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winners & losers SOME ENCHANTED VALENTINE AN EVENING OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN CLASSICS FEBRUARY 14, 2019

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Education Foundation Teacher of the Year Selection Committee named the choral music educator at Navarre High School the Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year 2020. Buechner is Santa Rosa's nominee for the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year 2020. The Florida Teacher of the Year will be selected in May and will serve as Florida's nominee for National Teacher of the Year to be announced in January 2020.

TERRY HORNE The former publisher of the Pensacola News Journal and regional president for the USA Today Network has been named the interim executive director of the Center for Civic Engagement. The center, patterned after Sen. Bob Graham's Center for Public Service at the University of Florida, is a community resource center designed to educate and empower citizens to be their own best advocates, hold their leaders accountable and organize with their neighbors to build stronger communities. TOMMY THRALL The voice of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and 2015 Southern League Broadcaster of the Year will join the Cincinnati Reds broadcast team to be a part of their radio broadcasts during the 2019 season. The lead play-by-play and television broadcaster for the Blue Wahoos since their inaugural season, Thrall will join legendary Reds radio voice Marty Brennaman.

MIKE ERTEL The newly appointed Florida Secretary of State abruptly resigned after the Tallahassee Democrat obtained photos of him in blackface and dressed as a "Hurricane Katrina victim" at a 2005 Halloween party that was held two months after over 1,800 people died when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It's hard to believe Ertel was the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections for 14 years before DeSantis appointed him to the Secretary of State post.

OPIOID CRISIS AP reports that over the

past 20 years, the opioid crisis in America has claimed more than 400,000 lives. In its special package on the crisis, the wire service reported 47,600 Americans died of opioid overdoses in 2017, which is a higher death count than those who died in traffic accidents. Opioid deaths were 13 percent higher compared to 2016.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The agency told Florida Politico that it didn't know how many Florida drivers have been mailed hefty SunPass bills in January, but they confirm it's a ton. During one seven-day period in January, FDOT spokesperson Ann Howard said the state sent out more than 417,000 toll-byplate bills to drivers, their first bills in at least seven months following the failed SunPass system upgrade in June.

Correction: Inweekly incorrectly stated the "donkey kick" incident that happened at Workman Middle School occurred at Booker T. Washington High School. The 1/24 post was about poor decisions at the administration level and wasn't intended to disparage the high school's hardworking teachers and students.

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BREAKING HIS SILENCE When he heard about our cover story on the settlement of his lawsuit, former Fire Chief Matt Schmitt agreed to do his first interview since he was placed on administrative leave on Feb. 2, 2016. For the past three years, as his discrimination case worked its way through federal court, Schmitt has focused on his health. When the ordeal began, he weighed 325. Thanks to an improved diet and exercise, he has dropped 115 pounds. The fire chief is convinced that the city's investigation into him and Deputy Chief Joe Glover was a witch hunt. When they were placed on leave, the chiefs thought they had a scheduled meeting with City Administrator Eric Olson. Instead, they were ambushed by Assistant Administrator Keith Wilkins, who told them they were placed on paid leave, had them hand over keys, radios and cell phones and had them escorted out of city hall. "Joe and I invoked our Firefighter Bill of Rights at that time," Schmitt told me. "At that moment, they should've slid the charges against us across the table, but they hadn't ginned them up yet and needed nine more days to come up with them." He was completely caught off guard by the vindictiveness of city officials. "I expected from Mayor Hayward, 'Hey, Matt, you know, we've had a good run. I want to put a new team together. You're all at-will employees. I just no longer need

your services,'" said Schmitt. "But when they came in, I was completely caught flat-footed." He continued, "Especially after 36 years of service and being the interim fire chief for six years, I thought I would have gotten a little more respect, but man, their hatred for Joe Glover, and me secondarily, got them to pull out all the stops." City officials inflicted even more punishment on Schmitt and Glover after Mayor Hayward fired them on May 10, 2016. "They invoked a part of the Human Resources manual that says the city has the option not to buy back PTO (personal time off) if an employee is terminated," said Schmitt. "So, they invoked that." Who does Schmitt believe orchestrated the complicated scheme to punish Glover and him? He didn't hesitate to name Assistant City Attorney Rusty Wells and Dick Barker. "I'm sorry that it happened the way it did. Those elected officials and appointed officials chose to drag the city, the fire department in general, through something so ridiculous," said Schmitt. "Yeah, I was the victim. But why would you do that to a community, a department, and employees in general?" He added, "As far as I'm concerned, the employees have taken a huge hit over the past eight years. And not just me, but all city employees were victimized in the Hayward administration." {in} rick@inweekly.net

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A LIVING, GIVING SEA In a review of "The Gulf," the New York Times called it a "beautiful homage to a neglected sea," a sentiment echoed late last year when the nonfiction book was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for history. "To me, the Pulitzer is less about me the author and less about the book and more about the Gulf of Mexico," said Davis. "The Pulitzer is just this wonderful affirmation that Americans care about the Gulf of Mexico, [that] there's a sea on their southern borders that they didn't know much about."

"To me, the Pulitzer is less about me the author and less about the book and more about the Gulf of Mexico." Jack Davis Jack Davis / Photo by Bernard Brezinski

By Sydney Robinson The Gulf of Mexico is many things to many people here on the Gulf Coast—a place to relax, a source of income, somewhere to catch dinner, a perfect vacation spot, a natural icon in need of protection, a place to call home. But to author and educator Jack Davis, it is a lot more than that—it is a 'living, giving sea,' which deserves praise and attention on a national scale. Davis, a history professor at the University of Florida in Gainesville and Pulitzer-winning author of "The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea," will be visiting Northwest Florida on Tuesday, Feb. 5, as part of the WSRE Public Square Speaker Series to discuss his book and the Gulf of Mexico's rightful place in American history. Mary Riker, WSRE Marketing and Communications director, shared a statement on the series and Davis's event.

"WSRE Public Square was launched in 2015 to bring noteworthy people to Pensacola for public talks around the arts, science, education and media. This year, we are fortunate to be the beneficiary of a Florida Humanities Council grant awarded to Pensacola State College," said Riker. "[This month,] Jack Davis will present a great history lesson about our own Gulf Coast region." The bulk of Davis's academic studies and lectures feature his area of interest— history through the lens of the environment and sustainability. His lecture will focus primarily on the history of the Gulf and how the rest of the United States owes a great debt of gratitude to this underappreciated body. "I wrote [the book] for a general audience and because I wanted my readers to know that we are all connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you've seen it or not, you have a historical and ecological connection to the Gulf."

While a great deal of discussion on the environment is doom and gloom (and for good reason), in the Gulf, Davis sees reason to hope. "I like to think that [my lecture is] an optimistic talk because in the late 1960s, every bay [in the area] was on the verge of death. Escambia Bay had record fish kills in the 1970s; everyone was disgusted by it," Davis said. "Since then, everybody's pitched in, and we have cleaned up the bays and bayous. Pensacola Bay is coming back to life, and downtown Pensacola has come back to life after the removal of the wastewater treatment plant. [It's] such a wonderful place now, just alive and fun, and the downtown economy is robust again." As for predictions for the future of the Gulf of Mexico, Davis will quickly tell you that he's a historian first. "History is a prelude and an indicator of what might happen in the future. [The book] covers the period from geological formation to the present, but I think you can get some sense from the book what the future might

look like, what has been good and bad with our relationship with the Gulf of Mexico, what adjustments we might make or should make to make that relationship more mutually beneficial." In "The Gulf," Davis discusses how a healthy estuary results in a healthy economy, which, ultimately, results in a healthy environment for all. During the WSRE event, Davis will dive into the mutually beneficial relationship humanity has shared with the Gulf of Mexico and how residents and visitors can give back. "[The Gulf is a] 'living, giving sea.' We've taken a lot from the Gulf of Mexico, and that's okay just as long as we give something back, and that means recognizing the importance of a healthy estuarine environment." Considering that the Gulf of Mexico is closely tied to the economic and environmental success of Pensacola and the surrounding areas, anyone from lifetime local to visitor will find something valuable to be gained from the event. "I think my audience cares about the Gulf and appreciates the Gulf, and everybody benefits, rich or poor, Democrat or Republican, when we have a healthy estuary." Davis's talk is the first of three monthly talks presented by WSRE. Be on the lookout for talks by Ersula Odom in March and Cynthia Barnett in April. {in}

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and a commitment to diversity and progressive leadership that promotes a more cohesive community. It all began as an idea back in 2012 when newly elected County Commissioner May and Dr. Karl Lewis talked about how to bring together people from diverse backgrounds and help Pensacola become more inclusive. Now in its seventh year, this annual event features an award ceremony recognizing honorees for their contributions to supporting diversity and equality, along with a celebration of Motown music. Proceeds provide scholarships and opportunities for youth in the Southern Youth Sports Association.

Local Heroes Dr. King’s Legacy

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2019 Award Honorees

Recognized at the Living the Dream event held January 20, 2019: Bryan Freeman

Vice Principal, Pine Forest High School

Bryan graduated from Florida A&M University in 2008 and went on to become a teacher and mentor in Tallahassee. To inspire young African American males in character development, he organized the Omega Lamplighters mentoring program in 2011. Harold Griffin Jr.

Owner, ITL Solutions (Medical Transportation)

The youngest award recipient, Harold helped start his small family owned business. In 2017, he was awarded the contract by the Escambia County Commission to provide transportation to people who need accommodations for medical reasons. Jennifer Grove

Vice President, External Relations, Baptist Health Care

In her new role, Jennifer is responsible for leading community relations, governmental relations, marketing and communication for the Baptist Health Care Foundation and Faith Health Network.

Shirley Henderson

Deputy Executive and Social Services Director, Area Housing Commission

As a teenager, Shirley worked with the local NAACP chapter during the 60’s and early 70’s. She participated in many boycotts, sit-ins and marches for equal rights. She was also the first girl along with several boys to skate at the Dreamland Skating Rink under the direction of Rev. H.K. Matthews. Dr. Marcus Paul, DMD

Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Marcus Paul is a volunteer dentist for the Florida Dental Association Mission of Mercy and the Florida Baptist Convention mobile dental van. He is chairman of the Baptist Health Care Board of Directors and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Morris Brown College.

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Managing Partner, Clark Partington Law Firm

Scott divides his time between the practice of law and serving as the firm’s President and Managing Shareholder. He handles litigation in the areas of commercial, intellectual property, government relations and lobbying, securities and shareholders disputes, and real property. Dr. Martha Saunders

President, University of West Florida

Dr. Saunders is the sixth President of the University of West Florida. In her 30+ year career in higher education, she has served as professor of communication, honors director, provost, chancellor and as president at universities in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Wisconsin. Michelle Snow

WNBA Washington Mystics

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By Duwayne Escobedo Firefighters in Escambia County posted one picture on their Facebook page of a fire engine broken down on the side of the road undergoing repair. The fire department has just one mechanic in the entire county to work on all emergency vehicles. Both Fire Chief Rusty Nail and Union President Nick Gradia are putting pressure on Escambia County commissioners to find a solution to what they describe as a "dire financial crisis." The budget has stagnated and without a jolt of funding will put at risk firefighters and the public they have sworn to protect. Gradia said the fire department has 208 positions, and 20 are unfilled. The department also relies on volunteers but only has about a dozen signed up instead of the 30 it needs. "One good fire in one of these buildings in the city or Ferry Pass scares the shit out of me," Gradia told Inweekly. "Firemen don't have the resources they need. That is 100-percent reality."

Nail, who also oversees EMS, took over as the new fire department leader in April and has 26 years of experience for Palm Bay Fire Rescue and the Orlando Fire Department. Nail said in an interview with WEAR that his department loses firefighters, for one, because of low pay. The starting salary of $10.79 an hour is the lowest in Northwest Florida.

"You need to have the tools to do your job. Response times are the key to what we do—saving life and property. Seconds count." Rusty Nail On top of that, it must make do with aging emergency vehicles and worn out firefighting apparatus. It all adds up to an even bigger problem—lack of coverage and the ability to protect homeowners and business owners from fires and other emergencies.

"You need to have the tools to do your job," Nail said. "Response times are the key to what we do— saving life and property. Seconds count." The extra attention from area media and citizens becoming more aware of the fire rescue funding woes has resulted in commissioners waking up to firefighters' demands. Firefighters have taken an aggressive position. On the firefighting Facebook page, area residents have responded almost unanimously with anger toward county officials and support for having better fire service. For example, one citizen commented, "The county has plenty of money to resolve the issue, but as said by others, the BOCC [Board of County Commissioners) cares about themselves only." Another posted, "Every resident, visitor, member and family member of your department should be taking action to resolve this." District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh has devoted a blog to the problem. Bergosh vowed that he would work with fire and rescue personnel. "We all support first responders," he said. "We want to do something." Newly elected District 4 Commissioner Robert Bender also promised to provide his help with a solution. "It's important to us," Bender said. "Don't think we didn't listen to you guys and it fell on deaf ears. Don't think it wasn't noticed." Gradia, however, said he wants to see more action, "not political grandstanding," at a commission meeting. In a three-page letter he sent the commission on Escambia

County Professional Firefighters letterhead, Gradia, who became a full-time firefighter in 2008 and the union president in 2014, wrote, "We're dealing with people's lives. Open your eyes. We have something big here that needs to be addressed." Gradia, his wife and four children must live on a tight budget. Other firefighters take on second jobs to support their families, he said. He proposes to increase the MSBU or inject money into the fire department for its growing list of needs from the county's general fund. "This shouldn't be a public spectacle," Gradia said. "Politics is so ineffective. I'm tired of hearing excuses for stuff." In his blog and at a recent commission meeting, Bergosh has proposed an alternative solution. He suggested transitioning the budget for fire safety to a Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) that would tax landowners .9969 mills—almost $10 per $1,000 in property value. Tax dollars now come from the Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) that is assessed on residential, commercial and unimproved properties. Among other "creative" funding sources, Bergosh recommended using the county's one-cent sales tax to buy fire trucks, emergency vehicles and other equipment.

"As we get closer and closer to starting the budget for next year, I have a feeling we will be discussing the fire service budget and steps we can take to shore up this budget going forward." Jeff Bergosh "As we get closer and closer to starting the budget for next year, I have a feeling we will be discussing the fire service budget and steps we can take to shore up this budget going forward," said Bergosh. "I look forward to these conversations." {in}

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COMPLETELY RETHINKING STREETS York and Chicago combined," noted Drew Buchanan. "When I tell people that, it kind of sobers them up." Buchanan sits on Mayor Grover Robinson's transition team and has been tasked with assessing the city when it comes to issues like walkability, bikeability and traffic. In gathering public input on this subject, he's been encouraged to hear only a minimal amount of what he referred to as "pedestrian shaming," or blaming accident victims for things like wearing dark clothing or jaywalking. "That goes on everywhere," Buchanan said. "It's a culture thing, a mindset thing of driver superiority." Buchanan would like to see area drivers adopt a mentality that better accommodates pedestrians and bicyclists.

"We have to change our mindset and how we look at things and say, 'Roads were never intended just for cars.'" Drew Buchanan

By Jeremy Morrison Pensacola can be a dangerous place to cross the street. Or ride a bicycle. Or, for that matter, drive a vehicle. Pensacola Police Chief Tommi Lyter considers traffic incidents involving pedestrians or people riding bicycles to be one of the city's biggest problems. "It's the biggest threat to public safety," Lyter said, contrasting the rising incident rate of pedestrian-involved accidents with violent crimes like homicide, which have decreased in recent years. One reason cited for the city's issue with accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists is the design of its roadways, which were engineered to allow for the efficient passage of huge, heavy hunks of rolling metal. With many streets offering wide, unfettered expanses absent of any medians or islands to calm their flow, drivers are encouraged almost on an instinctual level to take full advantage of the terrain and treat local roads like a NASCAR track. To deal with this issue and make the city a more accommodating landscape for walkers and cyclists, city officials will soon begin discussing the concept of Complete Streets planning. Again. Complete Streets is a planning approach that emphasizes pedestrians over vehicular traffic. It includes ensuring walkability via sidewalks and crosswalks. It also includes redesigning roadways so that they 010 1

feature safe bike lanes as well as traffic calming features like medians. A lot of items on the Complete Streets checklist—such as the redesigning and, in some cases, reconstructing of roadways— are heavy lifts. But the city will soon begin exploring how the planning approach can best be implemented in Pensacola, and City Councilwoman Sherri Myers thinks there's a lot the city can realistically do to make the area roadways more pedestrian and bicyclist friendly.

"It's doable. There's nothing that I can think of that's not doable." Sherri Myers "You start with the low hanging fruit," Myers said, suggesting taking a look at restriping some roads before getting into more involved and expensive "road-diets." "It's doable. There's nothing that I can think of that's not doable."

WALKING THE GAUNTLET

Earlier this year, a woman was hit by a car while crossing the road while walking home from a public meeting regarding the city's walkability and traffic issues. She's fine, but a couple of weeks later, another pedestrian was killed in an accident near Pace Boulevard and Fairfield Drive. "We have a higher rate of bicycle and pedestrian fatalities than the city of New

"We have to change our mindset and how we look at things and say, 'Roads were never intended just for cars,'" he said. Buchanan also envisions physical changes that will help move this mental evolution along. These changes include aspects like more sidewalks and lighting as well as rethinking some of the roadways in the city to incorporate bike lanes and traffic-calming measures. Pointing to some of the city's better-known speedways—"the roadway encourages you to go 55-60 because it's made for cars, it's so wide"—Buchanan ticks off the same troubled areas as Chief Lyter: West Cervantes, Garden, Pace, Bayfront Parkway, Ninth Avenue. "Those are typically the worst roadways," Buchanan said, "because they're the widest and have the highest speeds." Such roadways, some of the state roads, make for daunting gauntlets, with walkers facing four lanes of whizzing traffic. Take West Cervantes, for instance, where crosswalks are few and far between. "There's a huge sector of the population over there that doesn't have cars. They've gotta walk where they want to go," Chief Lyter said, noting the lack of crosswalks along the stretch of road. "It's hard to blame the pedestrians. I don't think it's really realistic for us to expect them to walk that far out of the way to cross the road." Lyter noted how roadways within the city were primarily designed with vehicular traffic in mind and at a time when fewer cars were on the road. Also, more people have begun walking and riding bicycles in recent years. "The culture is shifting," Lyter said. "I think there are much more people that are more inclined to walk, and I see a lot more bicyclists."

SCREAMING THAT FOR YEARS

This is not the first time the city of Pensacola has embraced the Complete Streets philosophy. The city council put together a committee a few years back to look at the issue, with Myers and former Councilwoman Megan Pratt leading the effort. "It's been one of my priorities for many years," Myers said. The councilwoman recalled that the committee's work was "basically torpedoed" by the previous city administration, "At first, Ashton was giving us staff, and then he wouldn't let anyone work with us." "Basically, that has produced absolutely nothing tangible," Buchanan said of the city's past efforts towards formally establishing its Complete Streets ambitions. This month, Myers put the issue back on the table when she asked the city council to dissolve the city's Bicycle Advisory Committee—which dealt with overlapping territory—and establish a committee to explore the issue of Complete Streets, with the eventual goal of writing an ordinance codifying the city's intent to work towards safer streets via municipal planning. "We can modify a Complete Streets policy for our needs," the councilwoman said, suggesting the city focus on hotspots like West Cervantes and Ninth Avenue. Myers found a receptive audience when bringing up the issue, particularly with Mayor Robinson—"I do believe that's where we're headed." She's expecting to get rolling with a committee in February and work toward a Complete Streets ordinance from there. "We've been talking about it. The mayor's been talking about it. Let's just get it done," she said. As for actually getting anything done, that will likely depend on a combination of logistical practicalities, fiscal realities and political will. Buchanan will be suggesting aiming for the lower-hanging fruit first, like restriping to accommodate bike lanes. "That dramatically—just by restriping the road—a coat of paint dramatically reduces the number of bicyclists' deaths," Buchanan said.

"The culture is shifting. I think there are much more people that are more inclined to walk, and I see a lot more bicyclists." Tommi Lyter Chief Lyter is just happy to see that the city is actively discussing the issue of planning as it relates to safety. "They're having all the right conversations," Lyter said. "We've been screaming that for years." {in} inweekly.net

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nization, Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE) has announced the 6th Annual Foo Foo Festival will take place Oct.31Nov.12. A new committee will steer the 2019 festival and the deadline for organizations to submit grant applications is April 26. ACE will host a public meeting to announce the new Foo Foo Festival committee, grant structure and deadlines 10:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 1 at The Palafox House, 196 N. Palafox. All Pensacola nonprofit and cultural organizations are encouraged to attend. For more information about ACE, visit acepensacola.org.

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Council was trying to figure out what Mayor Ashton Hayward was doing with Fire Chief Matt Schmitt and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover in 2016, a retired Pensacola firefighter gave them a history lesson. John Newton was hired as the city's first black fireman in 1969 with the help of Gen. Chappie James. He reminded the city officials of how difficult it has been for any African-American to work for the Pensacola Fire Department. Newton was concerned that when Joe Glover was made deputy fire chief that his pay was not at the level of the two men he replaced, even though he had more education and experience. "I'm going to give you a history lesson. In 1969, a man came up and asked me would I take the test for the fire department because he said that the personnel manager said few blacks took the tests and those that did take it couldn't pass it," said Newton. He took the test and had the highest score. Newton said, "I didn't think any more about it until I found out that they hired 12 people without any call to me for an interview, which was against Civil Service regulations." James heard of the slight. He had lawyers in Atlanta contact Newton. 212 1

"They gave the city notice that we were going to file a suit against the city," recalled Newton. "The fire chief called me and asked if I could come down for an interview. He said that he had promised the opening to somebody else and he would give me the next opening.

"They gave the city notice that we were going to file a suit against the city. The fire chief called me and asked if I could come down for an interview." John Newton The next day, the Florida Highway Patrol contacted Newton and said the fire chief had called the agency and told it to offer him a job. Newton said, "They didn't want any blacks on the fire department back then." James intervened and promised to pay for lawyers to fight for him. "The next day, the chief called me and asked, 'When do you want to go to work?'" Newton told the council. "I spent 10 years at a station where I was the only one sleeping in my bed. I didn't have to take the linen off the bed at the end of each watch because nobody was sleeping in my bed." He continued, "I tell you, one time I came to work, and all the beds were out on the hose rack. I asked what was wrong. They said they had bed bugs. I said, 'Well why did y'all put my bed out there?' 'Yours didn't have any bed bugs.' After that, everybody wanted to sleep in my bed." When Newton got hurt on the job, he was transferred briefly to inspections. He overhead the fire chief say he wouldn't be returning to the fire department. According to Newton, the fire chief said, "We

FIRST TOWN HALL During his first town hall meeting last week, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson heard from citizens on a range of issues, from on-the-ground concerns like sidewalks and street lighting to bigger-picture concepts like the future of the city's port and the potential for municipal expansion via annexation. Robinson, along with City Councilman Gerald Wingate, held the town hall at District 5's Woodland Heights Resource Center. The mayor plans on hosting similar events in each of the city's seven districts within six months. Robinson began hearing concerns at Woodlands Heights before he'd even wrapped up his introductory comments, with John Jerralds, a former city councilman and current president of the Northwest Neighborhood Association, taking a nod from the mayor as an opportunity to speak. "We're with you when it comes to sidewalks," Jerralds said, describing safety concerns about how drivers just outside the community center "drive around that curve like it's a racetrack." "We are in desperate need of speed bumps and traffic calming devices," he said. "It's a hazard." Several speakers mentioned the need for similar neighborhood improvements, such as more sidewalks and better lighting, as well as efforts to slow traffic. The mayor responded that he was looking to address such issues. "We absolutely are focused on that," he said. Resident Kimberly Gulley, who lives near the community center, spoke with the mayor about flooding issues in the area. She said her neighborhood was all too familiar with flooding but that she had found the city unresponsive in dealing with the matter. "I've had to have my floor raised twice in my den," Gulley said. "I've been begging and begging for the last several years, and nothing has been done." Robinson directed Gulley to Director of Public Works Derrik Owens, who was seated nearby.

"We'll come out there and try to figure out what we can do," he said. The issue of expanding the city's boundaries also came up during the town hall meeting, with a couple of people urging the mayor to pursue annexation of areas outside the city limits. "I think we should really work to get this city the size it should be, over 100,000," said Samuel Horton. "I would love to do annexation," Robinson agreed that increasing the city's population would have its benefits but noted that residents living in the areas eyed for annexation would need to be on board. Another concern raised during the Jan. 25 town hall was related to the city's hiring of African-Americans. Jerry McIntosh said that Pensacola needed to make more of an effort toward hiring black employees and also raised the issue about what he said is a general perception of the area as being unwelcoming to African-Americans. "Too often, the perception here is that it's a hostile atmosphere," he said. Robinson said the city would continue to focus on minority recruitment and creating an inclusive environment. "That's a priority of mine," the mayor said, "to make sure we all feel like we're working together."

"That's a priority of mine. To make sure we all feel like we're working together." Grover Robinson UWF NABS NATIONAL EVENT Every

year, the University of West Florida sends about 50 students to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). In 2022, universities across the United States will send about 4,000 students to Pensacola for the three-day scholarly conference. NCUR will be one of the largest events hosted by the area. The NCUR event, which began in 1987, features scholarly research, networking and recruiting by graduate schools and corporations. Not only do UWF, its undergraduate students, its faculty and advisors benefit but so will Pensacola. For the past six years, SkillsUSA has brought 3,500 people to the Gulf Coast area to explore its white sandy beaches, history and other attractions. Visit Pensacola reports it recently applied to support the event, which generates $1.4 million in economic impact, for another three years. The NCUR event—scheduled for April 6-9 in 2022 in Pensacola—is open to undergrads in all majors, from chemistry to English to art. The variety of degrees is one aspect that Allison Schwartz likes about the conference. The director of undergraduate research said the university, which is one inweekly.net

Photo Courtsey of UWF of the top 20 institutions in the number of attendees, plans to bring an additional 50 students to observe the upcoming annual event this spring at Kennesaw State University. So far, 51 UWF students have applied to present at the conference. "A few years ago, when we started, we were blown away at how much fun students had and what a great opportunity it was," Schwartz said. "It's an exciting opportunity and big deal, not just for our students but for Pensacola, as well. These students will be taking over our town."

HIRING EVENTS The National Flight Academy (NFA) is hosting a hiring event for all seasonal and part-time camp counselor positions 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 2. Doors will open 15 minutes before each start time. Staff are expected to be available to

work the full summer sessionâ€”May 26Aug. 16. However, the NFA is willing to work with prospective staff who may not be able to commit to working the entirety of the summer. Applicants must be age 19 or older, pass a level two background screening and have a state-issued driver's license or identification card. "While working at the National Flight Academy, staff members will have the opportunity to make a positive impact upon the lives of our campers as well as on their own lives," said Carlee Clark, program manager. "Staff members participate in a two-weeklong training period and learn about the NFA's educational program as well as child development issues, conflict resolution, team building, communication and leadership skills." Interested applicants will gather in the National Flight Academy's Wardroom for

an introduction and overview of our mission before being given a tour of the facility. Following the tour, applicants will return to the Wardroom for a question-and-answer session. The National Flight Academy will have signup sheets for interview slots available for anyone interested in applying. All applicants are guaranteed an interview. The National Flight Academy is located at 1 Fetterman Way, Naval Air Station Pensacola. All unescorted visitors to the Naval Air Station who do not possess a valid Department of Defense identification will be required to enter the base via the West Gate, located at 1878 S. Blue Angel Parkway. Also, on Saturday, Feb. 2, Pensacola State College will host the 24th Multicultural Job Fair from 9 a.m.-noon in the Student Center, Building 5, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd. The public is invited to meet with employers such as ST Engineering Aerospace, CareerSource Escarosa, Cox Communications, Escambia County School District, LandrumHR, Mediacom, the City of Pensacola, Regions Bank, the United Way of Escambia County/VISTA and more. Come dressed to impress and bring your resume and cover letter. This free event is sponsored by the college's Student Job Services and Black History/Multicultural Committee. For more information, call 484-2116.

2019 ANNUAL WINTER CONFERENCE

Educators and interested individuals are invited to attend the Emerald Coast Teachers of English to Speakers for Other Languages (ECTESOL) annual winter conference on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the University of West Florida International Center, Building 71, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. The theme of the conference is "Exploring Paths to Literacy Proficiency." Guest speakers include keynote speaker Ginger Alberto, program director of the Florida Department of Education Student Achievement through Language Acquisition Bureau, who will speak on "Meeting the Needs of English Learners in Literacy Proficiency."

A featured speaker, Dr. John Pecore from the University of West Florida and presidentelect of the Foundation for Public Schools of the Escambia School District will share his expertise in writing winning grants. From attending the conference, participants can expect to learn best classroom and policy practices based on current research and pedagogy that are applicable in language acquisition and academic achievement, earn in-service credits, receive a year's membership to ECTESOL and enrich one's cultural knowledge. The registration form may be downloaded from emeraldcoasttesol.org. The registration fee is $25. For more information, please visit emeraldcoasttesol.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Elaine Sargent,

chair of the City of Pensacola's Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Task Force, will address the committee's recommendations for how Pensacola can confront the global climate crisis at 350 Pensacola's monthly speaker series on climate change and related issues. The event is 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the Downtown Public Library, 239 N. Spring St. The Office of Supplier Diversity, City of Pensacola and the Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce present the 2019 Pensacola Supplier Diversity Exchange 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 5, Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 S. I St. The Pensacola Supplier Diversity Exchange will include a panel discussion, networking opportunities and one-on-one interviews. The Pensacola MESS Hall's annual gala, MESS Hall Goes Gourmet, will be held Friday, Feb. 8, at Sanders Beach Corinne Jones Community Center. Guests will enjoy a five-course meal prepared by top local chefs. Featured chefs include Jordan Hewes, Craft Gourmet Bakery; Irv Miller, Jackson's Steakhouse; David Penniman, Classic City Catering; Blake Rushing, Union Public House; and Josh Warner, The District. Each chef will share a little of the science behind the menu during each course. Tickets for the event are available at pensacolamesshall.org/gourmet. {in}

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Did you hear the City of Pensacola settled the discrimination lawsuits filed by former Fire Chief Matt Schmitt and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover for $575,000? You wouldn't be the only one if you didn't know about the settlement that was finalized in the last weeks of Mayor Ashton Hayward's administration. The mayor didn't post it on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. He didn't upload a video explaining why he settled. His office didn't release an announcement or put a blurb about it in his Upwords newsletter. However, the fire chiefs' attorney Rocco Calamusa of the Birmingham law firm Wiggins, Child, Pantazis & Goldfarb was willing to talk about it.

"Their leave, the investigation and their terminations were in retaliation for complaining about discrimination and filing EEOC charges against the city and its management."

Rocco Calamusa "Chief Schmitt and Chief Glover are glad the matter's been resolved," Calamusa told Inweekly in a phone interview last week. "They both stand by the allegations that they were retaliated against. Their leave, the January 31, 2019

investigation and their terminations were in retaliation for complaining about discrimination and filing EEOC charges against the city and its management." He added, ""They are both glad that they stood up for what they believed was right, and with this resolution, their resignation, and the payments, they have been vindicated and are ready to move on with their lives." Mayor Hayward fired Schmitt and Glover in May 2016 after a three-month investigation done by Beggs & Lane attorney Russell Van Sickle of a complaint filed against the chiefs by the city's chief human resources officer, Edward Sisson. The city's announcement of the firings stated, "The decision followed an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding fire department management practices. After a review of the investigation, Mayor Hayward determined that the findings of fact that emerged were sufficient to warrant the dismissal of both individuals." Hayward told PNJ reporter Will Isern that firing the chiefs was likely the hardest decision he's had to make in his first six years in office. "Tough choices are bound to bring criticism, but it's my responsibility to make them," Hayward told Isern. "I think after you read the report and the way they managed the office, you just lose confidence." The mayor added, "I think it was looking at the overall report and all the facts that are in the report, I was able to make the decision."

Schmitt and Glover believe the investigation and their terminations were in retaliation for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaints they had filed against the city, Sisson and City Administrator Eric Olson. Glover, a 26-year veteran of the Pensacola Fire Department, had served as deputy chief since 2011. The mayor told Glover that he wanted him to be the fire chief, but only under the condition Glover dropped a race discrimination suit that he and a group of black firefighters had filed in 2005. Glover refused, and the case eventually ended in 2013. In December 2015, Glover filed an EEOC complaint that Sisson and the city were discriminating against him based on race. He was not paid at that time the same salary as the previous three white deputy chiefs. Chief Schmitt had agreed and complained to Olson on Glover's behalf in the fall of 2015. Olson did nothing. Schmitt had over 36 years in the Pensacola Fire Department and had served as interim fire chief since 2010. He filed his EEOC because he believed Olson and Sisson were retaliating against him because of his complaint to Olson about discrimination and retaliation on behalf of Glover. EEOC complaints aren't uncommon, and government agencies may deal with several during a year. However, Hayward, Olson and Sisson chose to handle the complaints filed by Schmitt and Glover differently.

T H E I N V E S T I G AT I O N On Feb. 2, 2016, Assistant City Administrator Keith Wilkins and Human Resources Manager Tracy Walsh met with Schmitt and Glover at city hall and told them they were being placed on administrative leave effective immediately. The chiefs were told the leaves were based on an ongoing investigation. They were ordered to turn over their city-owned cell phones, radio, and keys to city buildings and vehicles. They weren't given any details about the complaint filed against them. Meanwhile, Olson and Sission were allowed to stay on the job. At the time of the suspensions, Inweekly polled several HR experts, attorneys and officials with other local government agencies about EEOC complaints. The newspaper was told to place an employee on leave and let the accused remain on the job causes a "chilling effect" on the rest of the workforce. "This is the exact opposite thing you want to do," said a government official. "You don't want any perception that you are punishing or retaliating against the employee." After refusing to answer questions from the News Journal and Inweekly, Olson went on NewsRadio 1620 and discussed why Schmitt and Glover had been placed on administrative leave. The city administrator said investigation concerned the EEOC complaints. 15

F I R E C H I E F S ' V I N D I C AT E D ' facts supported what we talked about, so it was easy to look at the report and take my time but most importantly make the decision." The mayor told WEAR-TV, "There are substantial facts in the report that made it for me easier than I anticipated." In an interview with Pensacola Voice publisher Jacqui Myles, Hayward said, "I think, most importantly, as we said, we worked smartly. We took our time, out of respect for the gentlemen. We got the report back; we took our time reading it. Obviously, I spoke to counsel, and we made a decision."

" We took our time, out of respect for the gentlemen. We got the report back; we took

Fire Station No. 1 / Photo by Rick Outzen "Any time the city receives an EEOC complaint, our insurance carrier is notified," said Olson. "When our insurance carrier is notified, our insurance carrier then takes one of the attorneys that it has on retainer to check into the matter. In this case, it happened to be Rob Larkin from Allen, Norton & Blue." He said that Larkin advised that the fire chief and deputy chief be placed on administrative leave and the city retain an outside counsel to conduct an investigation. The court documents include notes from Van Sickle on how his investigation began. "On Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, I was invited to a meeting at city hall where I was asked to conduct an investigation related to the chief and deputy chief for the Pensacola Fire Department," the attorney wrote. "The decision was made to place the chief and deputy chief on administrative leave with pay pending the completion of the investigation." According to the attorney, Olson, Wilkins, Sisson, Larkin, City CFO Dick Barker and Assistant City Attorney Rusty Wells were at the meeting, and Hayward joined towards the end. Sisson met with Van Sickle on Feb. 4 to discuss his allegations against the chiefs. He provided supporting documentation five days later. On Feb. 11, the attorney sent letters to Schmitt and Glover explaining the complaint against them. In the letters, Van Sickle said Sisson had raised several allegations against them. The issues were: •Schmitt and Glover intentionally and deceptively deviated from hiring protocol for the recent firefighter hiring round in late January 2016; •Schmitt and Glover intentionally and deceptively severely retaliated against Edward Deas, an African-American Fire Lieutenant, because Deas made a written complaint about Glover; •Glover poorly managed a "Firefighter Apprenticeship Program," unnecessarily antagonizing Sisson in the process, where one of the issues was Glover's alleged poor judgment in renting a BMW 5 Series for instate travel for two persons; •Glover and Schmitt handled raise re616 1

quests for the battalion chiefs poorly and then improperly tried to place the blame on Sisson; •Glover publicly demeaned Sisson during the Firefighters Annual Awards ceremony; and • Glover improperly tried to obstruct a random drug test.

T H E T E R M I N AT I O N S In early May 2016, Van Sickle delivered his report to Mayor Hayward. The attorney made no recommendations on whether Schmitt and Glover should be fired. Van Sickle found the allegations against Glover for using a BMW, "publicly demeaning Sisson" and obstructing a drug test warranted no disciplinary action. His review of the alleged mishandling of the raises for the battalion chiefs found there was "blame to go around to all on this issue," meaning Sisson and Olson were also at fault. Concerning hiring protocol, Van Sickle concluded the chiefs used "poor judgment" to conduct the hiring process without firefighters' panel. However, he did not find that Schmitt or Glover were attempting to manipulate the hiring process to include or exclude any particular applicant. The attorney failed to mention that Schmitt was the hiring authority for the department, not Glover. Sisson's allegation of retaliation against Lt. Deas was the most serious. Van Sickle stated that "both Lt. Deas's demotion and his subsequent reprimand by Schmitt and Glover were unjustified and constituted improper retaliation." He determined the chiefs "intentionally violated city policy as to their handling of a firefighter who had made a complaint." Van Sickle wrote the chiefs had committed an "inexcusable act." After he fired the chiefs, Mayor Hayward repeatedly told reporters that Van Sickle's report was the basis of his decision. In an interview with WUWF, he said, "We got the report back and took our time reading it, got the input, and made the decision." Hayward said the charge of retaliation against Deas was only part of his decision. He said, "The overall totality of the report—the

our time reading it. Obviously, I spoke to counsel, and we made a decision." Ashton Hayward He continued, "And I think, Jacqui, the most important thing is, you know, leadership means having to deal with situations that are not pleasant. Tough choices are bound to bring criticism, and it's my responsibility to make them." Several council members were upset when Hayward fired the chiefs. Over the objections of the mayor and Barker, Council President Charles Bare called a special meeting to discuss the terminations. Barker sent a memo to Olson warning that any public discussion of Mayor Hayward's investigation and termination of Schmitt and Glover by the city council could lead to the city's insurance carrier not covering any claims filed by the chiefs. Hayward published an open letter to the citizens on his Transparent Pensacola webpage. The mayor called the special council meeting "ill-advised" and "a staged rally for the terminated employees." He said that his firing of the two men was "an irrevocable decision." When he was criticized by the News Journal, Inweekly and several council members, Hayward sent a memo to the council on May 28, 2016. He said the investigation was "fair," "conducted independently of city input," and "had no predetermined outcome." He specifically noted the attorney's analysis of the allegations concerning Deas and not following hiring protocols. Hayward said, "If Council was truly concerned about retaliation and the failure to follow policies, the Council would have fully supported the actions taken in on May 10 to remove the former interim and deputy fire chiefs." He added, "These are tough choices and are bound to have criticism, but it's my responsibility to make them."

THE DEPOSITIONS A little more than 18 months after he sent his memo to the city council, Mayor

Hayward could not remember much about the report and his "tough choices" to fire the chiefs, according to court documents. During his December 2017 deposition, Hayward said that his administrator, Olson, and attorney Larkin recommended he fire Schmitt and Glover. He didn't remember if he discussed the report with Van Sickle. He said he fired the chiefs because of the "findings in the report." However, when he was questioned about the six issues in Sisson's complaint, which Calamusa said Van Sickle had found to be unfounded, Mayor Hayward replied the same each time. Were they fired for not following hiring protocol? "I don't recall." Were they fired for retaliation against Deas? "I don't recall." Were they fired for failing to address battalion chief pay raise requests on a timely basis? "I don't recall." Was Glover terminated for mismanagement of fire apprenticeship program and rental of a BMW? "I don't recall." Did you terminate Glover for comments made during the firefighters' annual awards ceremony? "I don't recall." Was Glover terminated for unreasonably resisting a drug test? "I don't recall." Calamusa deposed Olson the day after Hayward was questioned. The city administrator said he wasn't aware of any performance or discipline issues with the fire chiefs before January 2016. Contrary to the mayor's statement that the administrator had recommended the terminations, Olson said, "I wasn't involved in any decision." The administrator said he had done no investigation of Chief Schmitt's complaint that Chief Human Resources Officer Sisson was discriminating against Deputy Chief Glover, even though city policy mandated such claims should be investigated. In the six months following his deposition, Olson would face two allegations of a hostile work environment and an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint of discrimination. Constituent Services Administrator Latasha Buchanan in March 2018 filed a harassment complaint against Olson's executive assistant that cited "Mr. Olson's inaction to resolve the problem." An investigation done by the HR department found Olson's failure to correct the situation from the beginning (February 2017) had produced "a toxic work environment for many of the staff in the mayor's office." Former Escambia HR Director Rod Powell conducted a separate independent investigation. He found Olson failed to take timely corrective action and report the incident to HR immediately. Olson resigned as city administrator in August 2018. He was never placed on administrative leave while under investigation. During the deposition, Olson couldn't explain why the Parks and Recreation Director Brian Cooper had been given only a written reprimand when he violated hiring policies and had not been suspended. He inweekly.net

couldn't tell why Schmitt and Glover hadn't been reprimanded for the alleged discrimination against Lt. Deas in 2015 and instead the chief had been ordered to give Deas a written reprimand. Chief Human Resources Officer Sisson was deposed on Dec. 19, 2017. He couldn't remember discussing with Larkin any issues with the chiefs before the EEOC complaints. In the drug testing incident, Sisson had emailed Glover that the city administrator had directed the deputy chief be tested. However, Olson said he never did. Sisson couldn't recall why he put that statement in his email. The delay in testing was apparently 30 minutes. When asked what was his basis for saying Glover didn't cooperate, Sisson said, "I don't know." Except for the hiring protocol issue, all of Sisson complaints were for incidents that happened in 2015. The chief human resources officer couldn't recall why they weren't investigated and any reprimands issued when the alleged events occurred. Sisson couldn't explain why Schmitt and Glover were singled out for investigation over not following the hiring process and Battalion Chief Brock Jester, who failed to notify HR of the physical abilities testing date, was not investigated. Jester is currently the deputy fire chief. He didn't know why Schmitt and Glover were treated differently for not following hiring protocols than Brian Cooper. Sisson said he consented to the written reprimand for Lt. Deas as an accommodation to the chief and his "authority to discipline his employees." However, he said his investigation of the incident was still open because of a rebuttal submitted by the firefighter in late December. He said had overturned other disciplinary actions that employees appealed to him. Did he request investigations into their department heads? Sisson said, "I don't recall." Attorney Van Sickle was deposed about his report. He said no city rule laid out the specific hiring process for firefighters. He said his report made no recommendations concerning the chiefs. Van Sickle stated, "I did not involve myself in making any decisions about whether to do something or not do something with either Mr. Glover or Mr. Schmitt."

THE SETTLEMENT After depositions, the attorneys held discussions for several months. Mayor Hayward announced he would not seek a third term. Olson resigned. Mayor Hayward agreed to settle the lawsuit as the 2018 general election approached. The Pensacola City Council and the citizens were not notified. Glover told Inweekly that he was happy that his three-year ordeal to restore his name and reputation had ended. The incident, particularly how Wilkins put him and Schmitt on administrative leave, brought back bitter January 31, 2019

memories of the discrimination he had battled in the Pensacola Fire Department. "It took me back to the time where I found the noose that was left for me in my workspace in 1999," he said. "I had just come back off of reserve duty when I found the noose in '99. When they summoned me to city hall in 2016, I'd just come back off of reserve duty. I feel like I was lynched by that noose." He firmly believes the investigation and his termination were retaliation for the EEOC complaints filed against Sisson and Olson. His belief is supported by the Florida CFO's website that lists the details on every firefighter in the state. The records for Glover and Schmitt showed their employment with the city ended on Feb. 15, 2016, not May 10, 2016. "Despite Hayward's assertion that he waited for the report before making any decision on our jobs, the records prove the decision had been made before Van Sickle had even interviewed us," said Glover.

"Despite Hayward's assertion that he waited for the report before making any decision on our jobs, the records prove the decision had been made before Van Sickle had even interviewed us." Joe Glover He said the mayor never met with him to discuss Van Sickle's report before he was fired. "There was no notice whatsoever," he said. "It was just done abruptly. The mayor didn't meet with Chief Schmitt or me. We again met with Keith Wilkins and Tracy Walsh, and they just simply handed us a termination letter and let us know that we were terminated." For Glover, his lawsuit against the city wasn't ever about the money. "It was extremely hard on myself and my family after putting 26 years into a profession that I tried my best to make better," said Glover. "My family really struggled with it because they just couldn't understand why." He added, "What was really troubling for me was I couldn't explain the investigation to them. I sincerely couldn't understand fully what was going on." The settlement did give the former deputy chief a sense of vindication. "Based on the fact that they ended up settling with a large sum of money, which I know they did not want to do, I feel vindicated in that regard," he said. "I feel vindicated because they weren't able to prove their case. There was really no case." Glover added, "I think that when everyone examines everything that happened, and they deconstruct the depositions and all of the court documents that have been filed, they'll see that it was definitely a case of retaliation." {in} 17

calendar music. No partner required. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com GRIZFOLK 7 p.m. $15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: THE ENVELOPE, PLEASE 7:30 p.m.

$23 and up. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB 7:30 p.m. $15. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Road. panhandlecommunitytheatre.com IMPROVABLE CAUSE 10:30 p.m. $11. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com

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WAKE UP HIKE 7 a.m. Meet at Bay Bluffs Park, Scenic Highway at Summit Ave., for a brisk one- to two-hour walk with brunch to follow at an area restaurant. BRUNCH WITH LIVE MUSIC 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Café Single Fin, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook. com/cafesinglefin TRANSMISSION GROUP WORLD SERVICE MEDITATION 10:30 a.m. Free. Ever'man Educational

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YOGA WITHIN REACH 9-10 a.m. Free. Community Health Northwest Florida, 2315 W. Jackson St., Room A. healthcarewithinreach.org ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP 11 a.m. Molino Branch Library, 6450-A Highway 95A. mywfpl.com PILATES MAT 12:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org OPERA ON TAP 5:30-7 p.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/pg/ perfectplainbrewingco ART AS GRIT: THE SIEGE OF LENINGRAD IN MUSIC AND POETRY 6 p.m. Free. Old Christ

Church, 405 S. Adams St. uwf.edu LATIN DANCE CLASSES 6:30-9 p.m. $10. Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha and more. Professional dance instruction for all skill levels. No partner required. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com AWM WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Free. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. facebook.com/ aragonwine HANDS-ON COOKING: SUSHI 101 6-8 p.m. $64.50. So Gourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com MEDITATION AND ENERGY HEALING 6 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org END OF THE LINE THURSDAY DINNER 6-9 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. Sign up for the newsletter for menu. eotlcafe.com THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB 7:30 p.m. $15. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Road. panhandlecommunitytheatre.com

FRIDAY 2.1

ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP 10 a.m. Pensacola

Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com 818 1

EVER'MAN COOKS: HERITAGE COOKING WITH BECCA FRITSCHLE 11 a.m. Ever'man Education-

al Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org HAPPY HOUR COOKOUTS 5 p.m. Drink specials, free cookout. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

BARE HAND COLLECTIVE FIRST FRIDAY MAKER'S MARKET 6-9 p.m. Bare Hand Col-

lective, 2370 N Palafox St. facebook.com/ barehandco PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY FUR BALL 6-10 p.m. Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St. pensacolahumane.org DATE NIGHT DANCE CLASSES 6:30-8 p.m. $8. Learn several romantic ballroom dance styles in unique group classes. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF MUSIC 7-8:30 p.m. Free. McIlwain Memorial Presbyterian, 1220 E Blount St. MYA 7 p.m. $25-$55. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com OPEN MIC 7-11 p.m. Café Single Fin, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook.com/cafesinglefin UR VOICE, UR NIGHT OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHTS 7 p.m. Henny Penny's Patisserie,

4412 W. Jackson. facebook.com/hennypennyspatisserie THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB 7:30 p.m. $15. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Road. panhandlecommunitytheatre.com ICE FLYERS VS. BIRMINGHAM BULLS 7:35 p.m. $15 and up. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com POST-GAME PUBLIC SKATE 10 p.m. $9-$12. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com

SATURDAY 2.2

DOUBLE BRIDGE RUN 7:30 a.m. Wahoos

Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. pensacolasports. org/doublebridgerun PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road. OCEAN HOUR CLEAN-UPS 9-10 a.m. Naval Live Oaks, 1801 Gulf Beach Highway, and the south end of Bob Sikes Bridge in the Grand Marlin parking lot at the fishing pier. oceanhourfl.com DIY NATURAL CLEANERS 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org COMPUTER BASICS Noon. Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com PENCIL ACADEMY PRESENTS: SKETCHING 101 Noon. Asher & Bee Apothecary and

Tea House, 7 E. Gregory St. facebook.com/ asherandbee GNOSTIC MYTH AND LITERATURE 2- 4 p.m. Free, public invited. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. SEVILLE QUARTER CHILI COOK-OFF 4-6 p.m. $10. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com WALKING CEMETERY TOURS 5:30 p.m. $12 plus tax. St. John's Historic Cemetery, 301 N. G St. goretro.us NEW MOON MEDITATION 6:30 p.m. Asher & Bee Apothecary and Tea House, 7 E. Gregory St. facebook.com/asherandbee DANCE PARTY 7 p.m.-midnight. $10 for workshop/$10 for party. One-hour workshop followed by a mix of swing, country and ballroom

Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org VEGAN BRUNCH 11 a.m.-2 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. Sign up for the newsletter for menu. eotlcafe.com SUNDAY BRUNCH AT H20 11 a.m. $28.95 for adults. Free valet parking and 15 percent off with local ID. H20 Hilton, 12 Via de Luna Drive. facebook.com/hiltonpensacolabeach FAMILY-FRIENDLY IMPROV CLASS 2:30 p.m. Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB 2:30 p.m. $15. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Rd. panhandlecommunitytheatre.com VEGAN AND VINO SUNDAYS 4-7 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox SWING DANCE CLASSES 4-7 p.m. $10. Professional West Coast swing instruction for all levels. No partner required. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com PERFECT PLAIN SUPER BOWL PARTY 5-10 p.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/pg/perfectplainbrewingco

MONDAY 2.4

RESUME HELP 11 a.m. Molino Branch Li-

brary, 6450-A Highway 95A. mywfpl.com

PILATES MAT 1:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man

Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org BREAD BAKING CLASS 5 p.m. $40. Pensacola Cooks, 3670 Barrancas Ave. pensacolacooks.rezclick.com SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MARTIN SEXTON 7 p.m. $24-$35. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com HIP-HOP & CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASSES

8-9 p.m. $5. Learn amazing moves from professional instructors. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com

TUESDAY 2.5

PENSACOLA SUPPLIER DIVERSITY EXCHANGE 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sanders Beachinweekly.net

calendar Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 S. I St. BREAKFAST AND A MOVIE 9 a.m. $10 per person. Chick-Fil-A breakfast and movie. National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd., Ste. B. navalaviationmuseum.org YOGA WITHIN REACH 9-10 a.m. Free. Community Health Northwest Florida, 2315 W. Jackson St., Room A. healthcarewithinreach.org POP-UP OPERA 1:45 p.m. Pensacola Visitor Information Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING 4-6 p.m. So Gourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com WALKING CEMETERY TOURS 5:30 p.m. $12 plus tax. St. John's Historic Cemetery, 301 N. G St. goretro.us HANDS-ON COOKING: SUSHI 101 6-8 p.m. $64.50. So Gourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES 6:30 p.m. $10. Country two-step, East Coast swing, competition choreography and more. No partner required. World championship dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com COMEDY NIGHT 7 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com WSRE PUBLIC SQUARE SPEAKERS SERIES 7-9 p.m. Free. Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, 1000 College Blvd. wsre.org

Arts & Culture

≥Events

PMA GALLERY TOURS 2:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free with museum admission. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

ARTIST TALK: GESCHE WÜRFEL: WHAT REMAINS OF THE DAY- MEMORIES OF WORLD WAR II 5:30-7:30

p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org HOT GLASS COLD BREW 6 p.m. Friday,

Feb. 1. $20-$30. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org SCI-FI SATURDAYS: 'THE BLOB' 7-9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 2. Free. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

YOGA AT PMA WITH NANCY LANASA January 31, 2019

5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. Free for PMA members; non-members pay museum admission. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

≥Current Exhibits NEW BLUES On view

through Feb. 2. Exhibit of new members. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery.com

INSIDE OUT: THE PEOPLE'S ART PROJECT At Jefferson St.

and Main St. pensacolamuseum.org

65TH ANNUAL YOUTH ART FOCUS

On view through Feb. 17. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org ARCHITECTURE FOR TRAVELERS On view

through March. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org CASITA On view through March. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jef-

For Your Specialty

Eye Care Needs!

NEKO CASE 7 p.m. $36-$41. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com JAZZ ENSEMBLE IN CONCERT 7 p.m. Free. University of West Florida Commons, 11000 University Parkway. uwf.edu

WEDNESDAY 2.6

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Noon. Free. Old

Christ Church, 405 S. Adams St. uwf.edu ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP Noon. Molino Branch Library, 6450-A Highway 95A. mywfpl.com ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP 3 p.m. Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SWING DANCE CLASSES AND PARTY 6:30-10 p.m. $10 lesson, $5 party. Professional West Coast swing instruction for all levels followed by fun and friendly social dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. No partner required. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com PROJECT PAT CHEESE-N-DOPE TOUR 7 p.m. $15-$20. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com FREE DANCE LESSONS 8-8:30 p.m. Free. Beginner West Coast swing dance lesson. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola S. Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

ferson St. pensacolamuseum.org GESCHE WÜRFEL: WHAT REMAINS OF THE DAY- MEMORIES OF WORLD WAR II On view

through March 17. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org ART BY DIANE BRIM AND KATHY BREAZEALE On view

through May 12. Luna Fine Art Gallery, Hilton Pensacola Beach, 12 Via de Luna Drive. lunafineartgallery.com

DOCUFLORIDA II

On view through May 17. T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org PUNKSACOLA: REFLECTIONS OF A SUBCULTURE On

view through July. T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org

COTTON FIELDS TO CONGRESS: THE LIFE AND CAREER OF EARL HUTTO

On view at the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org GALLERY DAYS

Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. Featuring local artists. To be featured, contact Angel at 941-7354586 or call the restaurant at 4770035. TGI Fridays, 1240 Airport Blvd.

≥Workshops & Classes

POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-noon, Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon at First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org. INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Every Mon-

day from 6-8:30 p.m. at First City

• Color and Bifocal Contact Lenses • True Tear Dry Eye Treatments & Lipiﬂow Dry Eye Treatments • Eyelash Lengthening

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Earth Ethics Environmental Education Series WHAT: "The Problem with Plastics" presentation WHEN: Monday, February 11, 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Ever' man Educational Center, 327 West Garden Street. WHO: Dr. Enid Sisskin Chair of the Natural Resource Committee for the League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area. WHY: Did you know that making bottles to meet America's demand for bottled water uses more than 17 million barrels of oil annually, enough to fuel 1.3 million cars for a year? And that's not even including the oil used for transportation. Learn more about the impacts of plastics in the environment and to our health.

On social media? Stay up to date on the event or to RSVP at: facebook.com/events/549053615587744/?ti=icl Not on social media? Get you free event tickets at: eventbrite.com/e/the-problem-with-plastics-tickets-55286004929 Earth Ethics, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt organization created to engage, empower, & encourage public involvement towards positive resolutions with regards to environmental & social issues. Earth Action, the legislative and advocacy arm of Earth Ethics, is a 501 (c) (4) organization. 19

calendar Art Center. Classes are $40. For more information, visit firstcityart.org. CLAY HAND BUILDING Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org. CLAY SCULPTURE

Six-week workshops held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

Bars & Nightlife

≥Bar Games Thursdays

LADIES NIGHT 5 p.m.

V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox. vpauls.com

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

BREW IQ TRIVIA NIGHT WITH JERRELL HENDRIX 7-9

POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The

p.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The

Ticket 2, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. ticketsportsbar.com COLLEGE NIGHT 10 p.m. Drink specials, beer pong tournament starts at 10 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com. Fridays WINE TASTING

5-7 p.m. Informative wine tasting in Seville Quarter Wine and Gift Shop. No charge for the tasting.

Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com

FEMALE IMPERSONATOR SHOWS 1 a.m.,

2:30 a.m. and 4 a.m. Top of the Town, 15 E. Intendencia St. Saturdays

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION NIGHT 8

p.m. Seville Quarter Membership Card Holder Appreciation Night at Phineas Phogg's. 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LATIN DANCING

10 p.m. Top of the Town, 15 E. Intendencia St. FEMALE IMPERSONATOR SHOWS 1 a.m.,

2:30 a.m. and 4 a.m. Top of the Town, 15 E. Intendencia St. Sundays BAR AND RESTAU-

RANT EMPLOYEE (B.A.R.E. NIGHT) 7

p.m. Special prices for B.A.R.E. Card membership holders. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com Mondays BREW IQ TRIVIA NIGHT WITH JERRELL HENDRIX 7-9 p.m.

Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco TEXAS HOLD 'EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA

7 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. wobusa.com/locations/palafox BAR BINGO 8 p.m. Apple Annie's at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 9:30-10:30

p.m. Mugs and Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/ mugsjugs Tuesdays TUESDAY TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge, 33 Gulf Breeze Parkway. facebook.com/ thebridgebargb BAR BINGO 8 p.m. Ticket Sports Bar, 7333 N. Davis Highway. Play to win up to $100 in gift cards. TICKET TEAM TRIVIA

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. ticketsportsbar.com TEAM TRIVIA 9 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. hopjacks.com Wednesdays WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS 11

a.m. Half-priced bottles of wine every Wednesday. Jackson's

Steakhouse, 226 S. Palafox. jacksonsrestaurant.com WAY BACK WEDNESDAYS 4

p.m. Free admission for ladies, $1 beers, $5 pizza. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LADIES NIGHT ON THE DECK 5 p.m. $2

drinks and music. The Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com

PUB TRIVIA NIGHT

7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. goatlips.com

WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The

Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com BLACKED OUT BINGO 8 p.m.

World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. worldofbeer.com/ locations/pensacola

PUB TRIVIA

WEDNESDAYS 8-10 p.m. O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox. orileyspub.com TICKET BAR BINGO

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com BAR BINGO 10 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

≥Karaoke

Thursdays Lili Marlene's at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m. 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com Saturdays Hub Stacey's with Krazy George, 9 p.m. 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com Sundays Sandshaker Lounge, 9 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Mondays The Cabaret, 9 p.m. 101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com

Tuesdays Sandshaker Lounge, 8 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Goat Lips Deli with Krazy George, 8 p.m.-midnight. 2811 Copter Road. Play, 9 p.m. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com Wednesdays Ticket Sports Bar with Krazy George, 9 p.m. 7333 N. Davis Highway.

≥Live Music

THURSDAY 1.31

JOHN RIPLEY 6-9 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox. JIM ANDREWS 6:30 p.m. The District Steakhouse, 123 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com OPEN COLLEGE JAM WITH MIKE BOCCIA

7:30 p.m. Goat Lips Chew and Brew-

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calendar house, 2811 Copter Road. DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

OPEN MIC/JAM

8-11 p.m. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. Use our instruments or bring your own. TNT BAND 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. End O' the Alley Courtyard, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

FRIDAY 2.1

LIVE JAZZ WITH JOE OCCHIPINTI Noon.

The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co., 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd. LIVE MUSIC Noon. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com MIKE QUINN 5 p.m. End O' the Alley Courtyard, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m. The Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St. ADMIRAL'S CLUB PIANO PLAYER 6

p.m. The District Steakhouse, 123 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 6-9 p.m. V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox. vpauls.com JIM ANDREWS 6:30 p.m. The District, 123 E. Government St. districtsteaks.com AL MARTIN 6:30 p.m. Doc's Courtyard and Cafe, 5198 Willing St., Milton. JOHN RIPLEY 7-10 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox LIVE MUSIC 7:30 p.m. January 31, 2019

Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com MIKE BOCCIA 7:45 p.m. Goat Lips Chew and Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MIKE & FRIENDS 8 p.m.-midnight. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. OLIVER TWIST 8 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. End O' the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE DJ: MR. LAO

10 p.m. Phineas Phogg's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 10 p.m. Apple Annie's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SATURDAY 2.2

LIVE JAZZ WITH JOE OCCHIPINTI 10 a.m.

The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co., 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd. LIVE MUSIC 12-3 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com ADMIRAL'S CLUB PIANO PLAYER 6

p.m. The District Steakhouse, 123 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m. The Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com AL MARTIN 6-11

p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com COLM KELLY 6 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com LIVE MUSIC 7:30 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com MIKE BOCCIA 7:45 p.m. Goat Lips Chew And Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. OPEN MIC/JAM

8 p.m.-midnight. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. Use our instruments or bring your own.

FAMOUS NAMELESS

8 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com COLM KELLY 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. End O' the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE DJ: MR. LAO

10 p.m. Phineas Phogg's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 10 p.m. Apple Annie's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SUNDAY 2.3

CURT BOL JAZZ QUARTET 11 a.m. Five

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a.m.-2 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. jazzpensacola.com

GOSPEL AT GOAT LIPS WITH HOST CLINT DAVIS 12:45-3:15 p.m.

Goat Lips Chew and Brewhouse, 11 Copter Road. CROSSTOWN 5-8:30 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com OPEN MIC/JAM

4-10 p.m. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. Use our instruments or bring your own. OPEN JAM WITH MIKE BOCCIA 5 p.m.

Goat Lips Chew and Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com KARAOKE 8 p.m. Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. End O' the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

MONDAY 2.4

JOE OCCHIPINTI'S JAZZABOUTS 11 a.m.-

1 p.m. The Drowsy Poet Coffee Company, 86 Brent Ln. LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com JAZZ JAM 6:30 p.m. $10 for Jazz Pensacola members, $12 for non-members. The Vineyard, 1010 N. 12th Ave. jazzpensacola.com MONDAY NIGHT BLUES 8 p.m.

Blues Society of Northwest Florida presents an open jam with Cat Daddy at Lili Marlene's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

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free will astrology Here are your fortune cookiestyle horoscopes for the next five months: ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19): FEBRUARY: You'll be invited to make a pivotal transition in the history of your relationship with your most important life goals. It should be both fun and daunting! MARCH: Don't waste time and energy trying to coax others to haul away the junk and the clutter. Do it yourself. APRIL: The growing pains should feel pretty good. Enjoy the uncanny stretching sensations. MAY: It'll be a favorable phase to upgrade your personal finances. Think richer thoughts. Experiment with new ideas about money. JUNE: Build two strong bridges for every rickety bridge you burn. Create two vital connections for every stale connection you leave behind. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20): FEBRUARY: You have access to a semi-awkward magic that will serve you well if you don't complain about its semi-awkwardness. MARCH: To increase your clout and influence, your crucial first step is to formulate a strong intention to do just that. The universe will then work on your behalf. APRIL: Are you ready to clean messes and dispose of irrelevancies left over from the past? Yes! MAY: You can have almost anything you want if you resolve to use it for the greatest good. JUNE: Maintain rigorous standards, but don't be a fanatic. Strive for excellence without getting bogged down in a counterproductive quest for perfection. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20): FEBRU-

ARY: Be alert for vivid glimpses of your best possible future. The power of self-fulfilling prophecy is even stronger than usual. MARCH: High integrity and ethical rigor are crucial to your successâ€”and so is a longing for sacred adventure. APRIL: How can you make the best use of your likability? MAY: Cheerfully dismantle an old system or structure to make way for a sparkling new system or structure. JUNE: Beginner's luck will be yours if you choose the right place to begin. What's a bit intimidating but very exciting?

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ARY: Your sensual magnetism peaks at the same time as your spiritual clarity. MARCH: You want toasted ice? Succulent fire? Earthy marvels? Homey strangeness? All of that is within reach. APRIL: Sow the seeds of the most interesting success you can envision. Your fantasy of what's possible should thrill your imagination, not merely satisfy your sense of duty. MAY: Deadline time. Be as decisive and forthright as an Aries, as bold as a Sagittarius, as systematic as a Capricorn. JUNE: Go wading in the womb-temperature ocean of emotion, but be mindful of the undertow.

Your fantasy of what's possible should thrill your imagination, not merely satisfy your sense of duty. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22): FEBRUARY: There's a general amnesty in all matters regarding your relationships. Cultivate truces and forgiveness. MARCH: Drop fixed ideas you might have about what's possible and what's not. Be keenly open to unexpected healings. APRIL: Wander out into the frontiers. Pluck goodies that have been off-limits. Consider the value of ignoring certain taboos. MAY: Sacrifice a small comfort so as to energize your ambitions. JUNE: Take a stand on behalf of your beautiful ideals and sacred truths. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): FEBRU-

ARY: Master the Zen of constructive anger. Express your complaints in a holy cause. MARCH: You finally get a message you've been waiting to receive for a long time. Hallelujah! APRIL: Renew your most useful vows. Sign a better contract. Come to a more complete agreement. MAY: Don't let your preconceptions inhibit you from having a wildly good time. JUNE: Start your own club, band, organization or business. Or reinvent and reinvigorate your current one.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): FEBRUARY: Be open to romantic or erotic adventures that are different from how love has

worked in the past. MARCH: You'll be offered interesting, productive problems. Welcome them! APRIL: Can you explore what's experimental and fraught with interesting uncertainty even as you stay wellgrounded? Yes! MAY: You can increase your power by not hiding your weakness. People will trust you most if you show your vulnerability. A key to this season's model of success is the ability to calmly express profound emotion. JUNE: Wildcards and X-factors and loopholes will be more available than usual. Don't be shy about using them.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): FEBRU-

ARY: The world may finally be ready to respond favorably to the power you've been storing up. MARCH: Everything you thought you knew about love and lust turns out to be too limited, so expand your expectations and capacities! APRIL: Extremism and obsession can be useful in moderation. MAY: Invisible means of support will become visible. Be alert for half-hidden help. JUNE: Good questions: What do other people find valuable about you? How can you enhance what's valuable about you?

about your dream home and your dream community. MAY: You have the power to find healing for your oldest lovesickness. If you do find it, intimacy will enter a new Golden Age. JUNE: Solicit an ally's ingenuity to help you improvise a partial solution to a complex problem.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): FEBRU-

ARY: Start a new trend that will serve your noble goals for years to come. MARCH: Passion comes back into fashion with a tickle and a shiver and a whoosh. APRIL: As you expand and deepen your explorations, call on the metaphorical equivalents of both a telescope and a microscope. MAY: This is the beginning of the end of what you love to complain about. Hooray! JUNE: You'll have an abundance of good reasons to celebrate the fact that you are the least normal sign in the zodiac. Celebrate your idiosyncrasies!

This is the beginning of the end of what you love to complain about. Hooray!

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21):

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): FEBRU-

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19):

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK: What's the kind of joy you're not getting enough of? How could you get more of it?

FEBRUARY: You'll have the need and opportunity to accomplish some benevolent hocus pocus. For best results, upgrade your magical powers. MARCH: Make sure the Turning Point happens in your power spot or on your home turf. APRIL: You should be willing to go anywhere, ask any question and even risk your pride if necessary so as to coax your most important relationships into living up to their potentials. MAY: If at first you don't succeed, change the definition of success. JUNE: You can achieve more through negotiation and compromise than you could by pushing heedlessly ahead in service to your single-minded vision.

FEBRUARY: A new phase of your education will begin when you acknowledge how much you have to learn. MARCH: Initiate diplomatic discussions about the Things That Never Get Talked About. APRIL: Revise your ideas

ARY: You'll have a knack for enhancing the way you express yourself and present yourself. The inner you and the outer you will become more unified. MARCH: You'll discover two original new ways to get excited. APRIL: Be bold as you make yourself available for a deeper commitment that will spawn more freedom. MAY: What are the gaps in your education? Make plans to mitigate your most pressing area of ignorance. JUNE: Your body's ready to tell you secrets that your mind has not yet figured out. Listen well. {in}

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news of the weird FASHION FOIBLES Because white shoes are so distracting when you're lining up your putt? According to Time magazine, Nike will be mowing over the competition with its new Air Max 1 golf shoes, which feature uppers covered with a green material that resembles grass. Matching green laces will further disguise your dogs as you play a round, but lest you think you'll disappear altogether, fear not: The trademark Nike swoosh on the sides is bright white. The sneakers, yet to be released, are expected to retail for $140. •Just when you thought there was nothing new under the blue jeans sun: A Ukrainian designer is asking $377 for a pair of jeans that have one fitted leg and one flared leg. Ksenia Schnaider, who calls her design the Asymmetric Jean, told DazedDigital.com: "It's good to get people talking, and they're definitely going to make people turn their heads as you walk by!" TERRIFYING TECHNOLOGY Laura Lyons of Orinda, California, was in her kitchen on the afternoon of Jan. 20 when a loud alert noise blared in the living room, followed by a detailed warning from "Civil Defense" that intercontinental ballistic missiles were on their way from North Korea to Los Angeles, Chicago and Ohio. Lyons told the San Jose Mercury News the message warned residents they had three hours to evacuate. As she and her husband absorbed the news, they realized it had come from their Nest security camera—not from the TV, where the Rams-Saints game was proceeding as normal, and news channels were not reporting anything unusual. "It was five minutes of sheer terror," she said. The Lyonses called 911 and then Nest, where a supervisor told them they had been victims of a "third-party hack" on their camera and speakers. SELF-MEDICATING When a 33-year-old unnamed Irish man was admitted to a Dublin hospital with swelling in his right forearm and a rash, he surprised the attending physician with the "cure" he had been using for his back pain. For a year and a half, reported Canoe.com on Jan. 16, the man had been injecting his own semen into his right forearm. X-rays revealed a pool of the fluid under his skin, which had become infected. "He had devised this 'cure' independent of any medical advice," noted Dr. Lisa Dunne in the Irish Medical Journal. He also told Dr. Dunne that his back pain had worsened after lifting a heavy metal object. LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES British retailer Marks & Spencer is in hot water with Muslims who claim the store's brand of toilet paper is embossed with the Arabic symbol for the word "God." An unnamed man posted a video to social media displaying a roll of M&S Aloe Vera 3-ply tissue and urging his Muslim brothers and sisters to avoid buying it or boycott the store altogether. Metro News reports that in response, Marks & Spencer says the symbol is of an aloe vera leaf: "The motif on

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the aloe vera toilet tissue, which we have been selling for over five years, is categorically of an aloe vera leaf, and we have investigated and confirmed this with our suppliers." WHAT'S THAT UP IN THE SKY? The rare super blood wolf moon of Jan. 20 was so captivating to some skywatchers on Florida's Ponte Vedra Beach, that they didn't notice when the tide rolled in and waterlogged their Honda CRV. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office told News4Jax the occupants were able to get out of the car and move to safety, although the vehicle itself wasn't recovered until the next day. A photo showed water up to the windshield on the front end. •Meanwhile, in West Palm Beach, Florida, two unnamed 24-year-olds chose to view the Jan. 20 eclipse by lying prone in the middle of a dark road near the Apoxee Wilderness Trail. Which would have worked out fine, except around 11:30 p.m. a West Palm Beach police officer patrolling the area ran over the pair. Fortunately, reported the South Florida Sun Sentinel, he was cruising at just 5 mph, and the human speed bumps sustained only non-lifethreatening injuries. The officer was put on paid administrative leave while the incident was investigated. PEOPLE WITH(OUT) ISSUES Rachel Childs, 29, of Pearland, Texas, is not autistic and doesn't have a twin autistic sister, according to the Houston Chronicle. Nevertheless, she hired a caregiver for her (fake) twin sister who is (not) autistic. The elaborate plot, which played out in early January, involved the caregiver picking up the "twin" at Childs' house and taking her to the caregiver's home, where he was hired to care for her overnight. But when Childs' "twin" exhibited sexual conduct toward the caregiver, he became suspicious and investigated Childs, then contacted police. Childs was charged with burglary of a habitation with intent to commit assault and indecent exposure. KEEP THAT TO YOURSELF Dennis Palmer, 31, appeared to be guilty of more than TMI on Jan. 10 when police were called to a Walmart in Stuart, Florida. TCPalm.com reported that Palmer was in the pillow aisle when he was seen exposing and touching himself inappropriately. Palmer told police "he was just itching himself because he has crabs." But surveillance video recorded Palmer indulging in "rubbing" and activities other than scratching; "this continued for several minutes," the affidavit stated. When police asked Palmer what he was thinking, he replied that "he wasn't thinking, but he should have been thinking." He was jailed for exposure of sexual organs. {in}

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