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KRISTIN RUTHERFORD The Florida Health Care Association recognized the Director of Nursing at the Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola as Florida’s Nurse Administrator of the Year, at its 2016 Long Term Care Excellence in Nursing Awards presentation. The annual awards recognize individuals for their important roles in helping centers achieve one or more of FHCA’s four National Quality Initiatives.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that the county will receive FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for projects, or HMGP, to reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters. The projects include one in Lake Charlene and the other in the Bristol Park-Bristol Creek-Ashbury Hills Flood Plain. The grants total more than $6.5 million and will implement long-term hazard mitigation measures to reduce flooding in both areas.

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FIX THE WHEEL Pensacola continues to boom. The downtown YMCA, Daily Convo apartments, and Holiday Inn Express are all under construction. The renovation of the Brent and Blount buildings is underway, and McMahon-Hadder Insurance has moved into its new digs. Bubba’s Sweat Spot should open soon in the SoGo district. A new Publix on Cervantes Street is under construction and should be completed by the end of the year. The former Landry’s Seafood on Bayfront Parkway is being remodeled as a Saltgrass Steakhouse, and two new restaurants, Longhorn Steakhouse and BJ’s Brewhouse, have opened in stand-alone buildings at Cordova Mall. Baptist Health Care broke ground near Pensacola's airport on a $6-million medical park. Sacred Heart held a groundbreaking on The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, estimated cost $125 million. That’s the good news for the first half of 2016. The wobbly wheel on the economic “shopping cart” continues to be Pensacola City Hall, where the biggest accomplishments this year appear to be hosting food trucks in the parking lot and six EV charging stations installed at Pensacola International Airport. The construction of the VT-MAE hangar at the airport and the DeepFlex

facility at the Port of Pensacola are both on hold. The fish hatchery is slowly plodding along and has stalled development on the west side of Pensacola as developers try to figure its potential impact on housing and businesses in nearby neighborhoods. City Administrator Eric Olson didn’t mention any of these projects in his June report to the Pensacola City Council. The Community Maritime Park has no takers for its eight remaining parcels. A year ago, the Studers and the University of West Florida wanted to build the UWF Center for Entrepreneurship and a conference center at the park, but Mayor Hayward and Council President Andy Terhaar rejected the lease approved by the CMPA board. Since January, the biggest news story has been the firing of Fire Chief Matt Schmitt and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover after a three-month investigation, at a cost of $65,000. The citizens didn’t learn of the charges being investigated and the report’s findings until after the mayor made his decision to terminate the two men. Mayor Hayward has yet to explain the report and his decision to the public. The public is happy with the revitalization of Pensacola but is puzzled at the steady stream of operational miscues coming from city hall. If Mayor Hayward can fix his administration's “wobbly wheel,” the city’s renaissance could be even greater for the second half of 2016. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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NEW SPEAKER WANTS TO END CORPORATE WELFARE how the BP oil settlements will be distributed. Corcoran said that Northwest Florida can expect to receive 75-percent of the state’s share of the BP settlement–$300 million of the first distribution. However, the State Legislature may establish criteria for how the funds can be used. “I think that what we’ve always said is that obviously we’re going to be honorable and Richard Corcoran / Photo by Meredith Geddings fair,” said Corcoran. “You already have a court ruling, and the court ruling said that 75 percent of the spill damage was in your area, and 75 percent of the money Richard Corcoran wants to change how belongs to your area. I think you know, it’s my Florida approaches economic development. belief, certainly speaking for myself and workAs the incoming Speaker of the House, he ing closely with your delegation members, that has the power to create a paradigm shift away we’ll continue to honor that.” from incentive packages that try to entice big In the 2016 legislative session, the Florida corporations to move to the state. Senate wanted to earmark the first $300 milRep. Corcoran (R-Pasco County) would lion distribution for Triumph Gulf Coast, so the rather see the money spent on public educafunds would go to its coffers directly once the tion and infrastructure. state received the money. “I think people are tired and weary of Triumph Gulf Coast is a nonprofit corcorporate welfare and inside deals and the poration organized to oversee 75 percent of government picking winners and losers and all funds recovered by the Florida attorney the rest of us are on the outside looking in,” he general for economic damages to the state that said on News Talk 1370’s “Pensacola Speaks.” resulted from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil “Whether it's infrastructure, education, spill. According to the 2011 Oil Spill Economic whether it's tax cuts that are equal across the Recovery Act, Triumph Gulf Coast must estabboards to anyone who can participate—those lish, hold, invest and administer a trust account are the ways that you build a great government, for the economic recovery, diversification and and those are the ways that you lure a business enhancement of the eight Northwest Florida to the state of Florida.” counties disproportionally affected by the Corcoran added, “Not by handing out to spill–Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, an elite few, checks for millions of dollars, when Bay, Gulf, Franklin and Wakulla. the reality is that what we've seen over the last As chairman of the House Appropriations 20 years is that the promised number of jobs Committee, Corcoran led the effort that sucand promised return on investment has never cessfully blocked the Senate’s plan. been anything to what was promised.” Corcoran explained, "All of us are huge Local leaders have worried about how the supporters of the Constitution and the rule of incoming Speaker’s philosophy will impact

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law, and what we were saying was, as the Constitution says, that no money shall be drawn from the state treasury except as appropriated by the legislature. We weren't going to violate the Constitution just to get it over there or expedite it or whatever some of the requests were. We're going to follow the Constitution, the rule of law because that protects the people ultimately against people using their power tyrannical." He added, “I think how it will play itself out is that the Panhandle will get the $300 million of this first tranche of $400 million. I do think though that we would probably go back in and look at making sure that it’s accountable.” The Speaker-designate does not want to see the monies used for economic incentives that pay companies for potential jobs. He has already taken a stand against Gov. Rick Scott's Enterprise Florida and said he will lead the charge to strip taxpayer funding from the agency that the governor has placed in charge of his economic development. This past session Gov. Scott wanted lawmakers to fund a $250 million Florida Enterprise Fund. Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward supported the effort and even attended Scott's State of the State address. Incentives have played a big role in the expansion of Navy Federal Credit Union and the planned VT-MAE project at the Pensacola International Airport. Corcoran voted down the fund, calling it “corporate welfare” because Enterprise Florida was “picking the winners by making deals for an elite few companies.” “It’s not so much how it’s distributed or how that $300 million gets to you guys, whether it does go to Triumph,” he said. “Our issue is making sure that the money is spent in the best interest of the people in the Panhandle, and you don’t have these insider deals that have plagued our state and cost us literally billions of dollars in the last 10 years.” He said that he would like to see the funds spent on infrastructure and education. “Whether it’s educational job training or whether it’s infrastructure, those are great expenditures where every single person in the

Panhandle has the opportunity to benefit or does benefit right from the get-go. That’s the kind of stuff that we would like to see those expenditures done,” said Corcoran. He added, "I would say the best expenditure is on creating an educational system, an environment, from K-12 through colleges and universities that would be second to none of the 50 states. If we have that, every business wants to come to our state. The second one, secondarily, almost equally as important, is you've got to have an excellent infrastructure so that people can move goods and services quickly and effectively." Local community leaders have expressed concerns about the loss of economic incentives, believing it will put Northwest Florida at a disadvantage competing with Alabama for employers. Corcoran said people don’t what the alternative would have been if the tax dollars were spent on education and infrastructure instead of incentives. "You know, it would be one thing to say that if we had the best education system and our infrastructure was cruising along on a perfect 10, on a scale of 10, and all those things were in place. Then you might say, ‘Okay, now we have this pot of money over here still available for us to do this.' You thought that was actually a function of government, at least you can now say what that return on investment with the taxpayer dollars that we spent," he said. The Florida House leader said that is not what he has seen on his visits to Escambia County. "I've been there quite a few times lately," he said. "I can tell you that you guys have road demands. I've been there, and I've seen the scores of the community colleges and the graduation rates and your K-12 institutions. They're nowhere near where they need to be.” Corcoran said, "When you're taking a dollar, and you're handing it over to a private sector business, you're taking it out of the classroom, and you're taking it off the roads. That can never make good sense."{in}

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FIRE CHIEF CONFIRMATION: BLOW-BY-BLOW know since May 12 you've had the opportunity to ask him questions.” He added, “I think tonight's about confirming, approving Chief Allen. So I don't think that's in the best interest of the citizens for you. I don't think this is an inquisition.” Allen remained in his seat, and Mayor Hayward explained why he wanted the fire marshal to be the fire chief. “I think many of you have worked with David over the years. I know Councilman Wu and Councilwoman Myers probably longer than I have. The relationship David Fire Chief Allen and Mayor Hayward / Courtesy Photo has, most importantly, is with the citizens of Pensacola, serving our great community for the number of years that he has,” he told the council. Those attending the special Pensacola “He's the right man for the job. I know he’ll Council meeting on the confirmation of the do an incredible job for our community and city's new fire chief must have felt they be proactive as he always has and continue were watching a movie with an ending to bring that leadership into the community,” that was never in doubt. The spoiler alerts said Mayor Hayward, “and I hope that you can were everywhere. confirm Chief Allen tonight." Four city fire trucks were in the city hall’s Bare, Councilwoman Sherri Myers, and parking lot. Citizens were handed out invitaCouncilman Gerald Wingate expressed their tions to the swearing-in ceremony as they concerns about Allen, but with the mayor's walked into the council chambers. refusal to allow his nominee to come to the poThe meeting played out with few surprises. dium, their questions could only be rhetorical. Fire Marshall David Allen was approved by a “One of my questions to the mayor was, 5-3 vote of the council. Council members Larry what's changed between now and then to Johnson, Brian Spencer, Andy Terhaar, P.C. Wu make him more eligible? “ said Bare. “Personand Jewel Cannada-Wynn voted for approval. ally, I don't really think a lot has other than the The primary reasons for their approval number one and number two are now gone.” were the firefighters in attendance and phone He said that Allen had been reprimanded calls received in support of Allen. for continually lobbying since 2011 to be the fire When Councilman Andy Terhaar made chief. Bare was also concerned with Allen's lack the motion to confirm Allen, he asked the of experience supervising employees. firefighters, many in uniform, to stand if they “I think the least we could do is do a search were there to support Mayor Ashton Hayto find the right fire chief, someone that maybe ward’s nominee. had some experience in a smaller town or He said to his fellow council members, “If something,” said Bare. you please, try to support Chief Allen and also Myers objected to the mayor not allowing know that these firemen really respect him. Allen to speak. They do a great job, and I really believe he’s the “The mayor said it would just be an right person for this job.” inquisition,” she said. “I found that troubling In his second of the motion, Councilman because I think we just paid $65,000 for P.C. Wu said he had received letters of supan inquisition to get rid of two fire chiefs, port from the pastor of First Baptist Church which was not necessary.” and two former fire chiefs, Russell Dean and Myers was referring to the three-month Frank Edwards. investigation of former Fire Chief Matt Schmitt “These are two people, former fire chiefs, and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover that led to that I would consider experts in the field, and the mayor firing both men because he “lost they give Chief Allen glowing recommendaconfidence” in their leadership. tions,” he said. “It even carries more weight to Citizens and former firefighters came me since both of these gentlemen are retired.” forward to speak on the behalf of Allen. Wu added, “So when you have two people “He is a family man,” said attorney T.A. who have done the job, who aren’t under any Shell. “I think that you can’t find a finer man. political pressure, not saying anything except You can’t find a better family man. You can’t what they feel is the truth, well then it carries find a better professional.” an awful lot of weight in my mind.” Retired Fire Captain Steve Bridwell deThe final spoiler alert was revealed when bunked the idea of a national search. Council President Charles Bare asked Allen to “(The Firefighters) need a chief. Now you come to the podium. can appoint one tonight, and in a couple of Mayor Hayward injected, “Council years you can have a pick of anyone behind you President, I don't think tonight's the night to… I

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who need that job,” he said. “You don’t need a national search. There're good people right here. I don’t know why you can’t see it.” The Firefighters Union president, Nate Elder, took offense at the comments made by Bare and Myers. "We are proud of our department, and none of us appreciate the disrespect given to us tonight to all of our department in front of all who is here in attendance,” said Elder. “It is time to make this department great again. Like I said, we are proud of our city; we are proud of our department.” Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Winn talked about how the last six months have been difficult, particularly because of the investigation of the former fire chiefs. She said that a firefighter had assured that morale was good under Allen. A black firefighter told her that no racism existed in the department. “Because the firefighters need support, I will support his confirmation as well,” she said. Terhaar reiterated his belief that Allen's support from the firefighters was important. “The biggest thing I can see in this community is the support of the people that this new chief, Chief Allen, is going to be supervising,” he said. “And that the most important thing to a chief is that the firemen underneath him respect him, and that they appreciate what he does and that they want him as their chief.” He added, “We could probably go out and find a national search and get somebody out here from California to come. But I guarantee you he won’t gain the respect that Chief Allen has with all these people in this room.” Councilman Gerald Wingate said that he believed firefighters would have come out in support of the former chiefs had the administration allowed it. “I'm not going to be supporting this tonight,” he said. “I think the fire department needs strong leadership. I think the fire department is probably undermanned, which is one of the things that came out in that report.” Wingate said, “I'm in support of a national search to get a strong fire chief here and also to build up the fire department to the level that it should be.” Cannada-Wynn said it was the phone conversations with firefighters that convinced her to support Allen. “Our best source of information is from the family of firefighters,” she said. “Just like Dr. Wu said, ‘when I had black firefighters and white firefighters say yes, they’re willing to move forward with this information, that, I will support.’” Cannada-Wynn said, “Because they have stated they feel the difference already in the leadership this person is providing to them and look forward to that future leadership, is why I am supporting the confirmation.” After these remarks, the Pensacola City Council voted to approve Mayor Hayward’s appointment of David Allen as the city’s next fire chief. {in}

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The News Service of Florida interviewed Kim McDougal, Gov. Rick Scott’s chief of staff since April. She had previously served as deputy chief of staff, legislative affairs director, and education policy coordinator in his administration. When asked what she thought was the biggest misperception about her boss, McDougal said, “The biggest misperception, from what I can tell, is that Gov. Scott is the most humble, gracious man. So when folks meet him one-onone, they love him.” She said that the governor’s eyes light up when he talks about his grandchildren. “He talks about the future of Florida through the eyes of his grandkids, and I love that.” “Not everybody sees that, and that's the biggest misperception,” she said. “I don't think

everyone knows that. I really wish Floridians would get to know Gov. Scott one-to-one.” McDougal added that she wished the press covered that side of the governor. She said, “It would be great if the press wanted to talk about that, and they could talk to people that have met him one-onone at an event because he meets a ton of people every day.”

REPORT FROM OLSON City Administrator Eric Olson gave his monthly report at the Pensacola City Council meeting on June 16. His five-minute report covered the Airport Commerce Park, Escambia County Commission, BP settlement funds, and the MWBE program. “With your approval last month of the purchase of the Garner residence in the Airport Commerce Park, that's now enabled airport staff to assemble an area, which we think we can move towards annexing,” he said. “We'll be working on that. It will probably be later in the year, but that will be coming to you with an effort to annex that area of the Commerce Park.”

Olson told the council about the Escambia Board of County Commissioners decision to postpone its vote on the funds requested for the remediation of the groundwater at the Government Street Stormwater Project. “We've got remediation issues involving the former mosquito control facility that was just to the north of that," he said. "County Commissioners voted, or they took the action to postpone that item until a special meeting on June 21.” Commissioner Doug Underhill had sent Assistant City Administrator Keith Wilkins an email explaining why he wanted to delay the vote. “While I have no animus toward your project, it is important to understand that County dollars will be spent on County priorities," wrote Underhill. “Where City and County priorities overlap (which this project may indeed be one of them), staff will need to get its stuff in one sock and not bring it to the BOCC as a crisis item. Proper planning and staffing would have prevented this from becoming an issue, and it could have been passed on a consent agenda.”

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Olson's explanation failed to mention the email. He said, “They were scheduling a special meeting for other reasons, this one just got pushed. Largely, because only three members were present this morning, and they wanted other people to be able to weigh in.” He also told the council that the BCC had not taken any action on the BP Oil Spill funds that are locally controlled by the commissioners, which are referred to as "Pot 1 money." Another BP distribution, referred to as, “Pot 3 money,” is controlled by the Gulf Consortium, which is comprised of Florida's 23 Gulf Coast counties. The Consortium decided to divide those funds evenly among the counties, which means $12 million for Escambia County. “Commissioner Robinson brought forth an item on today's agenda to take Escambia County's money and put that into a restoration work in Bayou Chico,” Olson said. “It hasn't been run by anybody on the city staff, not to say that that's not a worthwhile project, but I just want you to be aware that there's movement on this $12 million.” He added, “It looks like it may be moving pretty quickly because the Gulf Consortium has a meeting scheduled on June 28 to at least consider these projects.” The other “pot of money” is the 75-percent share of the state’s $2 billion settlement with BP that is intended for the Northwest Florida counties impacted by the 2010 BP oil spill. Inweekly publisher, Rick Outzen, interviewed incoming Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran, who said Northwest Florida can expect to receive the funds. The first distribution will be $300 million for the Panhandle. “I think how it will play itself out is that the Panhandle will get the $300 million of this first tranche of $400 million,” said Corcoran. “I do think though that we would probably go back in and look at making sure that it’s accountable.” Olson told the council, “We continue to lobby at the state level to make sure that we keep that money up north. You all know there's a lot of pressure from South Florida to take that $1.5 billion and distribute it to all Florida Counties.” He asked the council to lobby the state delegation to keep funds in the Panhandle. The city administrator announced that they city is opening bids on its first construction project with a Minority-owned and

Women-owned business (MWBE) goal, the Chappie James Memorial Park. The bid comes five years after the Pensacola City Council approved the disparity study that is the basis for the city's MWBE program.

SPARKS & STARS Pensacola’s Fourth of July celebration will be bigger than ever thanks to the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and the military. The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra will conduct a free patriotic concert in the Hunter Amphitheatre behind the Blue Wahoos Stadium, which will also be open for people to listen to the music and watch the fireworks while sitting on blankets in the outfield. The concert will be kicked off at 7:30 p.m. when the United States Marine Corps present the colors, followed by the national anthem. At the conclusion of the national anthem, the United States Navy will send fighter jets over the bay for a fly-over. Then the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra will begin a musical, patriotic performance that includes the battle hymns for each branch of military service to recognize those who have served our country. The orchestra will play until 9 p.m. when the Pensacola Sertoma Fireworks begin with synchronized music from Cat Country 98.7FM. This is the first time the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra has played in the City of Five Flags for the Fourth of July. The concert stretches the celebration along the city's waterfront. Pensacola Sertoma’s Fourth of July festivities fun all day in Seville Square, with a free children’s area, live entertainment, and the largest fireworks display on the Gulf Coast. A separate free, family event will be held inside the Blue Wahoos Stadium with inflatables and food and drink vendors. The PSO concert is the brainchild of Levin Papantonio attorney Peter Mougey. “At the end of last year, I sat down with the City, military, and symphony, and my thought was to incorporate both the military and symphony into our Fourth of July celebration that Sertoma has done so well for so many years,” he said. “Our city keeps getting better and better, and I thought what we could we do to make our Fourth of July celebration even grander,” said Mougey. “This event highlights all the great assets of our city – our military, waterfront and rich culture.” {in}

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DEERHOOF

Dates: Now-Oct. 2 Closest Stop: Aug. 12 in Pensacola

DIXIE CHICKS

Dates: Now-Oct. 10 Closest Stop: Aug. 19 in Tampa

Dates: Now-Sept. 18 Closet Stop: Sept. 9 in New Orleans Dates: June 29-Aug. 6 Closet Stop: June 29 in Atlanta

BAD BOY REUNION

Dates: Aug. 25-Oct. 8 Closest Stop: Sept. 8 in Atlanta

Dates: Now-Sep. 10 Closest Stop: July 13 in Nashville

Dates: Now-Oct. 15 Closest Stops: Sept. 9 in Atlanta and Sept. 10 in St. Augustine *These might appear to be in no particular order and for the most part that’s true. But Beyoncé is #1 because Beyoncé is #1—obviously.

Dates: July 12-Oct. 15 Closest Stop: July 29 in Atlanta

We know you’re probably going to keep “Views” in heavy rotation all summer long, but you might want to add in some newer music too. Just to keep it fresh, you know? These upcoming releases are worth making a trip to the record store for (or at least downloading a track or two from).

JUNE 24

•Deerhoof “The Magic” •Iggy Azalea “Digital Distortion ” •Rae Sremmurd "Sremmlife 2" •The Avett Brothers “True Sadness”

JULY 1

•Blood Orange “Freetown Sound” •Bat for Lashes “The Bride”

FIVE SECONDS OF SUMMER

JULY 22

•MSTRKRFT “Operator”

Dates: Now-Oct. 5 Closest Stop: July 24 in Atlanta

AUG. 5

•Wye Oak “Tween”

JUSTIN BIEBER

AUG. 12

Dates: Now-Nov. 29 Closest Stop: June 29 in Jacksonville

•Of Montreal “Innocence Reaches” •Thee Oh Sees “A Weird Exits”

AUG. 19

TWENTY ONE PILOTS

•Chris Staples “Golden Age” •French Montana “MC4”

Dates: July 17-Aug. 11 Closest Stop: Aug. 5 in Orange Beach

AUG. 26

•Glass Animals “How To Be A Human Being”

year’s Essence Fest goes on and on. And that’s not even touching the motivational speakers. Details: essencefestival.com

FORECASTLE FESTIVAL

Just because Hangout Fest has come and gone, doesn’t mean you can’t sweat it out at a music festival this summer if you feel so inclined. Here’s a roundup of the best of what’s left of this season’s festivals.

SUMMER FEST

June 29-July 3 and July 5-10, Milwaukee From Paul McCartney to Luke Bryan to Selena Gomez, this festival might just have the largest and most random lineup we’ve ever seen. Guess that’s why it spans almost two full weeks.

ESSENCE FESTIVAL

June 30-July 3, New Orleans Mariah Carey, Puff Daddy, Kendrick Lamar, Leon Bridges… The list of “must sees” at this 212 1

NEWPORT FOLK FEST

July 22-24, Newport Offering a cool and broad interpretation of the word “folk,” Elvis Costello, The Arcs and Flight of the Conchords are set to play at this fest, which takes place at Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island. Details: newportfolkfest.net

July 15-17, Louisville Did you know that over 90 percent of the world's bourbon comes from Kentucky? That’s one reason to go to Forecastle Festival. Alabama Shakes, The Avett Brothers and Grouplove are a few more you might want to consider. Details: forecastlefest.com

July 28-31, Chicago Even if you’ve never been, it’s hard for most music fans to imagine summer without Lollapalooza. This year, the iconic festival’s lineup is topped by none other than Radiohead. Details: lollapalooza.com

PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL

SATCHMO SUMMER FEST

July 15-17, Chicago Beach House, Sufjan Stevens, Broken Social Scene—proof that Pitchfork Music Festival is still the hippest musical festival around. Details: pitchforkmusicfestival.com

SLOSS MUSIC AND ARTS FEST

July 16–17, Birmingham If you’ve never been to the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, consider this your official invitation. If the location alone doesn’t excite you, finding out that Ryan Adams and Death Cab for Cutie are headlining this nearby fest probably will. Details: slossfest.com

LOLLAPALOOZA

THE WRECKING BALL ATL

Aug. 12-14, Atlanta What began a year ago as the 25th anniversary celebration for The Masquerade has become an annual event. The ‘2nd Edition’ is set to feature Deerhunter, Dinosaur Jr. and The Promise Ring. Details: wreckingballatl.com

MAHA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Aug. 20, Omaha Passion Pit and Grimes are the main attractions at this single day fest in Omaha, Nebraska. Details: mahamusicfestival.com

MADE IN AMERICA

Aug. 5-7, New Orleans While we aren't fans of the New Orleans heat in late summer, we are fans of this fun (and free) festival, which celebrates Louis Armstrong’s birthday. Details: fqfi.org/satchmo

Sept. 3-4, Philadelphia The lineup isn’t even confirmed yet, but early bird tickets are already sold out. So if you’re thinking about spending Labor Day weekend in Philly at Made in America, you might want to set a Google alert so you don’t miss the general on-sale and lineup announcements. Details: madeinamericafest.com

OUTSIDE LANDS

BUMBERSHOOT

Aug. 5-7, San Francisco Not to be outdone by Lollapalooza, Outside Lands has Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem too. They’ve also got Lionel Richie, a gorgeous location inside Golden Gate Park and that great San Fran “summer” weather. Details: sfoutsidelands.com

Sept. 2-4, Seattle Bumbershoot is all about hometown pride this time around with locals Death Cab for Cutie and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis headlining. Details: bumbershoot.org inweekly.net

it's called “The Girls” and not “The Cult.” It’s more of a psychological look into the female mind than the story of a cult leader or follower, and it’s far more interesting because of that.

BUT WHAT IF WE'RE WRONG?: Thinking About the Present As If It Were the Past by Chuck Klosterman

THE MANDIBLES: A Family, 2029-2047 by Lionel Shriver

Our favorite pop culture thinking man is back and this time he’s asking some interesting questions about contemporary society and how it will be perceived. To help him answer those questions, he decided to interview some other creative thinkers like Ryan Adams, Richard Linklater and Neil deGrasse Tyson.

“In 2029, the United States is engaged in a bloodless world war that will wipe out the savings of millions of American families…” That’s from the back cover of “The Mandibles,” and we know, it sounds terrifying and not that hard to imagine. But we promise this near-future novel is fiction, and it’s perfect for anyone who likes their thrillers with a side of economic theory.

MODERN LOVERS by Emma Straub What happens if one day realize you don’t really know or like the grown-up version

LOVE WINS: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality

Are you still on the hunt for that perfectly campy beach read? Or a hilarious collection of essays? Or maybe you’re just looking for something to kill time with until “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”? Lucky you, we’ve got the perfect book for each of those scenarios.

HOMEGOING by Yaa Gyasi

Through a generational family saga, Gyasi paints an elegant picture of how slavery shaped everyone and everything that came after it. From sisters in 18th century Ghana to jazz music in 20th century Harlem, “Homegoing” is pretty much perfect. The only thing you’ll have a hard time believing is that it’s the author’s first book.

THE GIRLS by Emma Cline Set in the summer of ‘69, this book focuses on two teenage girls caught up in a Manson-like cult. But there’s a reason

Of course, those ten picks aren't the only great finds out there. Here are some more noteworthy new and upcoming reads that might be just what you need to refresh your summer reading list. •Everybody's Fool by Richard Russo •The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell •Goodnight, Beautiful Women by Anna Noyes •The Inside by Jeremy P. Bushnell •Marrow Island by Alexis M. Smith •The Whale: A Love Story by Mark Beauregard •Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty by Ramona Ausubel •Bukowski in a Sundress by Kim Addonizio •Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler •Rich and Pretty by Rumaan Alam •The Good Lieutenant by Whitney Terrell •This Is Not My Beautiful Life by Victoria Fedden •The Course Of Love by Alain de Botton

June 23, 2016

of your friends, or your spouse, or, worst of all, yourself? This book uses a trio of former band mates to tell a story about aging that is equal parts relatable and entertaining.

by Debbie Cenziper and Jim Obergefell In light of the recent tragedy in Orlando, we can’t think of a better reminder that love wins, has won and will win again, than this book. Through insider accounts and documents, it presents a compelling behind the scenes narrative of last year’s landmark Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.

SWEETBITTER by Stephanie Danler

It’s hard to decide whether this book is more of a love letter to New York City or food. We’re just going to say it’s both. Think “Kitchen Confidential” meets “Girls,” but with less pretense and more champagne.

SEX OBJECT by Jessica Valenti Next time you get angry about Brock Turner or Donald Trump, pick up this book. It’s a stark and powerful memoir from a tried and true feminist leader that examines the toll of sexism. Just think of Valenti as the Facebook friend you wish you had when things get annoying.

•Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford •A Hundred Thousand Worlds by Bob Proehl (June 28) •Invincible Summer by Alice Adams (June 28) •Jonathan Unleashed by Meg Rosoff (July 5) •Are Having a Good Time by Amie Barrodale (July 5) •How to Set a Fire and Why by Jesse Ball (July 5) •Problems by Jade Sharma (July 5) •Break In Case of Emergency by Jessica Winter (July 12) •Pond by Claire-Louise Bennett (July 12) •Heartbreaker: Stories by Maryse Meijer (July 12) •The Inseparables by Stuart Nadler (July 19) •Multiple Choice by Alejandro Zambra (July 19) •The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close (July 19) •Losing It by Emma Rathbone (July 19) •Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself by Julie Barton (July 19) •It Gets Worse by Shane Dawson (July 19) •Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal (July 28)

And if you finish this one too fast (which you probably will) we recommend “Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman” by Lindy West be next on your list.

THE GIRL WITH THE LOWER BACK TATTOO by Amy Schumer (Aug. 16) and YOU'LL GROW OUT OF IT

by Jessi Klein (July 12) Fans of Amy Schumer are going to want to read her collection of essays when it comes out later this summer. They are also going to want to read Jessi Klein’s even if they don’t know it yet. Klein is an executive producer on “Inside Amy Schumer” and her real-life stories about being a late-blooming tomboy are just a funny as Schumer’s, but in a totally different way.

•Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling (July 31) •The Fire This Time edited by Jesmyn Ward (Aug. 2) •A Wife of Noble Character by Yvonne Georgina Puig (Aug. 2) •Known and Strange Things by Teju Cole (Aug. 9) •When Watched by Leopoldine Core (Aug. 9) •Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson (Aug. 9) •The Nix by Nathan Hill (Aug. 30) 13

Friendly Giant’ who befriends an orphan girl.

JULY 22

THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR

Raise your hand if you remember these London ladies? Ok, hands down. Whether you recall Ab Fab or not, we suggest you head to Hulu and start binging. It’s been a while and even most devoted fans probably need a refresher course before the movie comes out.

What if murder was legal one night a year? The third movie of “The Purge” series answers that terrifying question.

THE LEGEND OF TARZAN

Alexander Skarsgard as Tarzan and Margot Robbie as Jan—consider us sold on this one based on the casting alone.

JULY 8

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

Of course, there are plenty of blockbuster action movies coming out this season. It is summer after all. But there are also a lot of indie dramas and female driven flicks to get excited about. From an epic girl gang taking on ghosts to a former “Gossip Girl” taking on a great white shark, there really is something for just about everybody at the movies this summer.

JUNE 24

FREE STATE OF JONES

Matthew McConaughey plays Newton Knight, a Confederate soldier turned outlaw, in this period piece based on true events.

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE The aliens are back and so is most of the original cast, including Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum. No Will Smith though.

THE SHALLOWS

Because nothing says “summer” like watching a movie about a killer shark.

JULY 1

SWISS ARMY MAN*

Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe star in this crazy looking buddy comedy where one of them (Radcliffe) appears to be a corpse.

THE BFG

Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film is based on the beloved book “The BFG” by Roald Dahl that tells the tale of ‘The Big 414 1

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE

ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE

Get ready for another “Ice Age” movie, only this time your favorite squirrel, Little Scrat, is the star.

STAR TREK BEYOND

The newest generation is back, and they are getting some added star power this time around (not that they need it) from Idris Elba.

Ever wonder what your pets do when you aren’t around? We hope the answer is this cute in real life too.

JULY 29

FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS

JASON BOURNE

Afraid of turning into your parents? If so, this drama starring Russell Crowe and Amanda Seyfried might hit a little too close to home.

LIFE, ANIMATED*

Based on the book by Ron Suskin, this documentary is about his son Owen, his battle with autism, and how Disney classics helped him learn to communicate.

MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES

Zac Efron and Adam Devine play brothers looking for dates for their sister’s wedding. Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza play the girls who make them wish they’d just gone solo.

JULY 15

GHOSTBUSTERS

Haters gonna hate, but not us. We are 100% on board and excited about this horror-comedy remake starring some of our all-time favorite funny ladies—Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.

CAFE SOCIETY*

This Woody Allen movie is set in Hollywood in the 1930s and stars Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively and Steve Carell.

THE INFILTRATOR

Bryan Cranston plays Robert Mazur, an undercover agent trying to take down Pablo Escobar.

BAD MOMS

With a cast like Mila Kunis, Kirsten Bell, and Kathryn Hahn, “Bad Moms” is sure to be full of funny mom moments.

Not sure if the world really needs another Bourne movie, but we’re getting one anyway.

AUG. 5

THE FOUNDER

Michael Keaton stars in this biopic that is based on the story of Ray Kroc and his acquisition of McDonald’s.*

AUG. 19 BEN HUR

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “Man, I wish I could see that ‘Ben Hur’ chariot race in 3-D,” this remake is perfect for you. The rest of us will probably skip it though because “Ben Hur” without Charlton Heston is just wrong.

A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS*

This film marks Natalie Portman’s directorial debut. She also wrote the screenplay and plays the mother of the main character Amos Oz, an Israeli novelist and professor.

WAR DOGS

The true story of two 20-somethings (Jonah Hill and Miles Teller) who land a multi-million-dollar weapons contract with the Pentagon.

AUG. 26

SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU*

A law firm intern and a young female lawyer go on their first date in Chicago during the summer of 1989. The hook? Their names are Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson. *These are smaller, indie movies, which means their local release dates might be later (if we get them all). We suggest you follow Treehouse Cinema on Twitter (@treehousecinema) for your best bet of catching any of these films this summer.

SUICIDE SQUAD

Villains fighting for good? DC Comic’s bad guys (and girls) team up with the U.S. government for a secret mission in this flick.

AUG. 12

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS Florence (Meryl Streep) is an opera singer who can’t sing, but that doesn’t stop her husband Simon (Hugh Grant) from trying to make her a star.

SAUSAGE PARTY

Yes, this is an animated movie. And yes, it really is about talking food. But no, it’s not for kids. It’s actually rated R and stars an all-star voice cast—Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Michael Cera. inweekly.net

Admit it, you’ve already finished the just dropped season of “Orange Is the New Black,” haven’t you? Yeah, us too. Thankfully, there are more new and returning shows on the small screen horizon this summer. Here are some suggestions for what to watch next.

ROADIES

Showtime, Series Premiere June 26 Think “Almost Famous” just replace the groupies with roadies and fast-forward to present day. That should give you a pretty good idea what to expect from “Roadies”—which is created by Cameron Crowe and stars Luke Wilson.

BARELY FAMOUS

VH1, Season 2 Premiere June 29 The Foster Sisters are back for another round of their reality-ish show, complete with celebrity cameos and Hollywood hypocrisy aplenty.

SEX & DRUGS & ROCK & ROLL

FX, Season 2 Premiere June 30 Denis Leary stars as Johnny Rock, a washed up rock star whose daughter is trying to break into the family business.

MARCO POLO

Netflix, Season 2 Premiere July 1 War, sex, history—this show has it all. Inspired by the life of the real Marco Polo, this Netflix original series depicts the brutal warfare of rising China.

DIFFICULT PEOPLE

Hulu, Season 2 Premiere July 12 Produced by Amy Poehler and starring Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner (a.k.a. “Billy on the Street”) this Hulu original is about two struggling comedians trying to make it in the Big Apple.

MR. ROBOT

USA, Season 2 Premiere July 13 After winning two Golden Globes for Season 1, the thriller about a cybersecurity engineer who moonlights as a vigilante hacker returns. June 23, 2016

STRANGER THINGS

Netflix, Series Premiere July 15 Winona Ryder. If you’re like us, you don’t need any to hear anything else to sell you on this Netflix series. But just in case you aren’t an old school fan of Ryder, here are the basics: it’s a paranormal thriller set in the 80s and chronicles the search for a missing boy.

VICE PRINCIPALS

HBO, Series Premiere July 17 Fans of “Eastbound & Down” will definitely want to make sure they’ve secured an HBO GO password before this new show debuts. Created by Danny McBride and Jody Hill, and starring McBride of course, it focuses on two high school vice principals (McBride and Walton Goggins) as they battle it out to become principal.

BALLERS

HBO, Season 2 Premiere July 17 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns as Spencer Strasmore in “Ballers”—which is basically “Entourage” with footballs.

THE GET DOWN

Netflix, Series Premiere Aug. 12 When Baz Luhrmann directs a TV show, you know it isn’t really going to be a TV show. It’s going to be a lush, visual and musical journey, broken into pieces and that’s exactly what “The Get Down” is. Set in the Bronx during the 70s, it focuses on a group of teens that have a front row seat to the birth of hip-hop.

YOU'RE THE WORST

FX, Season 2 Premiere Aug. 31 “You’re the Worst” might just be the best cable comedy you’re not watching (pun intended). It puts a dark spin on the traditional rom-com model, plus has great writing and casting. Season 1 is currently streaming on Hulu, so you’ve got plenty of time to discover this underrated gem before the new episodes start.

calendar THURSDAY 6.23

WORK ON FLORIDA TRAIL 8 a.m. Regular

meetup of Western Gate Florida Trail Association to work on National Scenic Trail and side trail. Meet at Blackwater River Forestry Center, 11650 Munson Highway. To sign up: meetup. com/ftawesterngate BACH'S LUNCH 12 p.m. Featuring the Pensacola State College Jazz Band. Free. Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. pensacolastate.edu WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Try something new every week at Aragon Wine Market’s regular wine tasting, only a few blocks from downtown. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com DINNER WITH STRINGS ATTACHED 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Full dinner menu prepared by Chef Irv Miller and live music from Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. For reservations, call 469-9898. Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox. DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. Ballroom, Swing, and Country. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com

FRIDAY 6.24

WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Out and about in East

Hill on Friday night? Stop by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. HAPPY HOUR COOK OUTS 5 p.m. Drink specials, free cookout. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DATE NIGHT DANCING 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn the basics of several romantic ballroom and country dance styles in unique group classes that keep partners together. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. 850503-1123. $10. dancecraftfl.com CLASSIC SUMMER MOVIES SCREENING: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK 7:30 p.m. Treehouse

Cinema, 1175 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. treehousecinemagulfbreeze.com ELIZABETH COOK 8 p.m. $15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com FREE ANIME NIGHT WOLF CHILDREN 9:30 p.m. Treehouse Cinema, 1175 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. treehousecinemagulfbreeze.com

SATURDAY 6.25

SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and

live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Rd., Pace. CLEAN UP AT FORT PICKENS NATIONAL PARK

8:45-10 a.m. All supplies will be provided. Meet at the fishing pier parking lot at the very end of Fort Pickens Rd, 7-8 miles from the park entrance. For more information, contact oceanhourfl@gmail.com or baybluffscleanup@gmail.com BAYOU CHICO TRASH ROUNDUP 9 a.m. Meet at Bahia Mar Marina, 1901 Cypress St. PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered at the weekly Palafox Market. 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 ONLINE JOB APPLICATIONS 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn how to apply for jobs online. WFPL. Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com DODGE BRAWL CHARITY TOURNAMENT 11 a.m. $30 per person. Teams must have at least six players. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com THE JACKSONIAN GUARD COLORS CEREMONY 6 p.m. Free. Every Saturday through

August. Plaza Ferdinand VII, Palafox between Government and go. MURDER MYSTERY AT PMA 6 p.m. $60 per person. Be led through a series of events that will aid in unveiling the details of the case and arresting the murderer. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org CLASSIC SUMMER MOVIES SCREENING: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK 7:30 p.m.

Treehouse Cinema, 1175 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. treehousecinemagulfbreeze.com BRIT FLOYD IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. $65.50100. Pensacola Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com FLOW TRIBE 8 p.m. $10. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com DANCE PARTY 8 p.m.-midnight. Strictly ballroom. Join us for partner dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com LUCKILY I’M THE HUNTER, SKOOLGIRL, BUTTHOLE, SLUMBERJACK 9:30 p.m. Sluggo’s,

101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/sluggospensacola

SUNDAY 6.26

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. DOGGIE BOWL 2-5 p.m. $20 for teams of 4-6. Proceeds benefit Pensacola Humane Society. Cordova Lanes, 2111 Airport Blvd. pensacolahumane.org

Flow Tribe / Courtesy Photo BOOKS TO FILM BOOK CLUB 6 p.m. Discus-

ners meet in front of Seville for a run around downtown. Free pasta and drink specials after the run at Fast Eddie's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com GENRE CHAT BOOK CLUB 6 p.m. In-depth discussion of “Black Mike: A Western Duo” by Wayne D. Overholser. Molino Branch Library, 6450-A, Highway 95A. mywfpl.com GULF BREEZE BOOK CLUB 6:30 p.m. Discussion of “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge, 661 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

sion of “Gray Mountain” by John Grisham. Tryon Branch Library, 1200 Langley Ave. mywfpl.com DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. Country, Swing, and Ballroom. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com STRUT YOUR MUTT 6:45 p.m. Join fellow dog walkers for a 45-minute stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. Walkers meet at the entrance to Bayview Dog Park at 20th Ave and E. Lloyd St. BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. The Reunion Band. Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com TUNESDAY SOUND CAFE 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and tunes from the baby grand piano. Pensacola Library lobby, 239 North Spring St.

TUESDAY 6.28

WEDNESDAY 6.29

admission. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org HOT SUMMER VEGGIES GARDENING CLASS 6-8 p.m. Join Renée Perry and Tom Garner of East Hill Edible Gardening to learn about how to have a thriving garden during the hottest part of the year. Vickrey Community Center, 2130 Summit Blvd. $30. facebook.com/EastHillEdibleGardening CLOUD COMPUTING 6-7:30 p.m. Learn how to use cloud services. Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com

to play and receive $1 off your first drink. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/ sluggospensacola DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. West Coast Swing. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com DANCE PARTY 8-10 p.m. A mix of swing, country, and ballroom music for partner dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com

BLUES ANGELS MUSIC BLUES ON THE BAY 6

p.m. Robert Wayne. Free. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St.

MONDAY 6.27

SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Run-

FREE TUESDAY AT PMA 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free

RECORD NIGHT All evening. Bring a record

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≥Events & Receptions

MURDER MYSTERY AT PMA 6 p.m. Sat-

urday, June 25. $60 per person. Be led through a series of events that will aid in unveiling the details of the case and arresting the murderer. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

FREE TUESDAY AT PMA 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28. Free admission. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

≥Exhibits

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PERMANENT COLLECTION On view

through Sept. 17. A wide range of modern and contemporary styles from PMA permanent collection. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org SALTY BUTTER On view through July 17. An exhibition of whimsy, humor and fun from artists at First City Art Center. First City Art Center, 1060 June 23, 2016

Guillemard St. firstcityart.org I WONDER. On view through July 8. Various mediums explore the future. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org RESTORED PURPOSE

On view through July 8. Artist Jenea Wood explores the relationship between painting and photography through the process of photo transfers. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

BOTANICALS: CHANNELING GEORGIA RECEPTION On view

through July 8. Connie Boussom presents 8 Georgia O'Keefe inspired oil paintings. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org SOME LIKE IT HOT

On view through July 21. Glasswork exhibit from local artists. Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. BEACH LIFE Three local artists share work that portrays their beach life. Includes photography on metal, painting on wood and glass works. On view May 29-June

25. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com ECHOES OF NATURE

This show features the works of artists Solange Kelley, Pine Needle Sculptor, and Melinda Giron. On view June 26-July 23. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com

THE ARTIST REVEALED: ARTIST PORTRAITS AND SELF PORTRAITS

Various media and artists explore the difference between portraits and selfportraits. On view through July 16. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org STEPHEN KNAPP: LIGHT PAINTINGS

Sculptural works created entirely of light and glass by artist Stephen Knapp. On view through Aug. 27. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

≥Call To Artists THE WIDE ANGLE PHOTO CLUB OF PENSACOLA

The Wide Angle Photo Club of Pen-

sacola sponsors the 23rd Annual Power of Photography Show and exhibit, which benefits ARC Gateway in Pensacola. The POP Show highlights the best in photography for the Panhandle. We anticipate over 1,000 entries from approximately 100 artists from Florida and other states. Ribbons, photography gear, and money will be given to the best in numerous photo categories. Artists can begin to submit their work May 2. Details about how to enter photographs into the show can be found on our website at wideandlephotoclub. org. Award-winning images are available for viewing Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. If you have any questions about the Power of Photography Show or about the Wide Angle Photography Club email info@wideanglephotoclub.org.

GRANT FOR EMERGING ARTISTS

The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, in partnership with

Artel Gallery, is offering a new grant for emerging artists. As the inaugural event, this will be available to Escambia/Santa Rosa County full-time residents. We are looking for artists that have been practicing their craft for a minimum of two years and a maximum of five. The grant waives all GGAF entry fees ($40 jurying fee, $300 booth fee). Please contact Suzanne at hatchingartists@ gmail.com for more information.

≥Fundraisers

70 FOR $70 AT QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY

Quayside Art Gallery’s 143-year-old building needs major repairs. To raise funds to cover this, artists are donating their art for sale with 100 percent of proceeds going to repair the historic building. These will all be new pieces — jewelry, pottery, and paintings — ranging from traditional to modern conceptual works, photography and woodwork, all for sale at $70 each. Don't miss this opportunity to buy valuable original art at an unbelievable low price and, at the same time, help preserve a bit of Pensacola history. Visit the gallery at 1517 E. Zarragossa St. quaysidegallery.com

≥Workshops & Classes POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

at First City Art Center, 1060 Guillemard St. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org. I NTRODUCTION TO

POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Every Mon-

day from 6-8:30 p.m. at First City 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.-12 p.m. 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.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org

BELLY DANCING

Eight-week beginner and advanced classes on Tuesday nights. For beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Classes held at First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St For more information and to sign up for a class visit pensacolabellydance.com LIFE DRAWING.

Artists of any skill level are welcome to draw life figures. 6-9 p.m. Monday nights. Cost is $5-$10 a person. Contact phayes@ ihmc.us if interested. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. The group is always looking for new models, contact Pat at the email address above if interested. 17

calendar Bars and Nightlife

≥Bar Games

Thursdays POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd., 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. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DRAG BINGO 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com Saturdays MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION NIGHT 8 p.m. Seville Quarter Membership Card Holder Appreciation Night at Phineas Phogg's. 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com

Sundays BAR AND RESTAURANT 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 TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA 7 p.m. The 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 TICKET TEAM TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd., ticketsportsbar.com TEAM TRIVIA 9 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. hopjacks.com

Let’s Wine!

Wednesdays WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS 11 a.m. Half- priced bottles of wine every Wednesday. Jackson's Steakhouse, 226 S. Palafox. jacksonsrestaurant.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 Rd. facebook. com/goatlipsdeli RECORD NIGHT 8 p.m. Bring a record in and get $1 off your first drink. Sluggo's, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/sluggospensacola WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com TICKET BAR BINGO 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., 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 Krazy George 9 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com

Sundays The 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 Play, 9 p.m. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

≥Live Music

THURSDAY 6.23

JOHN RIPLEY 6-9 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox AL MARTIN 6 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Hwy. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD

6 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com JOSH TYRONE 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes.com MICHAEL WHEELER BAND 7 p.m. Hub

Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com

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

8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com

MOSSY MORAN

9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Bar Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com MARIO MENA BAND 9 p.m. End o' The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

FRIDAY 6.24

JOSH TYRONE 12-4

p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes.com

JORDAN RICHARDS & FRIENDS (PANZACOLA) 2p.m. Casino

Beach Bar & Grille, 41 Fort Pickens Rd. casinobeachbar.com

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD & PHILO 5 p.m. The

Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Hwy. PLATINUM PREMIER

6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes. com TREE OH 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach. paradisebar-grill.com JOHN RIPLEY 7-10 p.m. Skopelosat New World, 600 S. Palafox DUELING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312

E. Government St. hubstaceys.com JAY WILLIAMS BAND

9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com

BIG JIM BROWN AND THE SPEED KINGS 9

p.m. End o' The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com ULTRA VIOLET 9 p.m. Lili Marlene's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Bar Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com BAD HABITS 10 p.m. Apple Annie's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SATURDAY 6.25 ADAM HOLT 12-4

p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes.com

CURT & FRIENDS

3 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Hwy. THREE AMIGOS DUO 6-10 p.m. Peg

Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes.com PHILO 6 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fish-

housepensacola.com

PAXTON NORRIS BAND 6 p.m. Paradise

Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach. paradisebargrill.com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Bar Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com BEN LOFTIN 9p.m. Casino Beach Bar & Grille, 41 Fort Pickens Rd. casinobeachbar.com JAY WILLIAMS BAND

9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com ULTRA VIOLET 9 p.m. Lili Marlene's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

BIG JIM BROWN AND THE SPEEDKINGS 9

p.m. End o' the Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com CONTINUUM 9p.m. Casino Beach Bar & Grille, 41 Fort Pickens Rd. casinobeachbar.com BAD HABITS 10 p.m. Apple Annie's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SUNDAY 6.26

SEVILLE QUARTER JAZZ BRUNCH 11

a.m.-3 p.m. Apple Annie’s Seville Quarter, 130 E.

Government St. sevillequarter.com KEVIN BAKER 12-4 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes.com JOHNNY SANSONE

3 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach. paradisebargrill.com GLEN PARKER 3:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com DUNNOTAR 4-8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com CADILLAC ATTACK 6-10 p.m. Peg

Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes.com

BROOKS HUBBERT

9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Bar Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com GREG LYONS 9 p.m. End o' The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

MONDAY 6.27

JAZZ GUMBO 6 p.m.

Phineas Phogg's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com KEVIN CARSON 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes.com

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news of the weird GETTING FANNIES IN THE SEATS The Bunyadi opened in London in June for a threemonth run as the world's newest nude-dining experience, and now has a reservation waiting list of 40,000 (since it only seats 42). Besides the nakedness, the Bunyadi creates "true liberation" (said its founder) by serving only food "from nature," cooked over fire (no electricity). Waiters are nude, as well, except for minimal concessions to seated diners addressing standing servers. Tokyo's Amrita nude eatery, opening in July, is a bit more playful, with bestbody male waiters and an optional floor show —and no "overweight" patrons allowed. Both restaurants provide some sort of derriere-cover for sitting, and require diners to check their cellphones at the door. CULTURAL DIVERSITY Milwaukee's WITI-TV, in an on-the-scene report from Loretta, Wisconsin (in the state's northwest backwoods), in May, described the town's baffling fascination with "Wood Tick Racing," held annually, provided someone finds enough wood ticks to place in a circle so that townspeople can wager on which one hops out first. The "races" began 37 years ago, and this year "Howard" was declared the winner. (According to the organizers, at the end of the day, all contestants, except Howard, were to be smashed with a mallet.) GOVERNMENT IN ACTION The Department of Veterans Affairs revealed in May that, between 2007 and last year, nearly 25,000 vets examined for traumatic brain injury at 40 VA facilities were not seen by medical personnel qualified to render the diagnosis—which may account for the result that, according to veterans' activists, very few of them were ever referred for treatment. (TBI, of course, is the "signature wound" of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.) THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT! Basking in its "record high" in venture-capital funding, the Chinese Jiedaibao website put its business model into practice recently: facilitating offers of "jumbo" personal loans (two to five times the normal limit) to female students who submit nude photos. The student agrees that if the loan is not repaid on time (at exorbitant interest rates), the lender can release the photos online. (The business has been heavily criticized, but the company's headquarters said the privately negotiated contracts are beyond its control.) AWESOME! For the last 17 months, Stan Larkin, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, has gone about his business (even playing pickup basketball) without a functional heart in his body—carrying around in a backpack the "organ" that pumps his blood. Larkin, 25, was born with a dangerous heart arrhythmia, and was kept alive for a while with a defibrillator and then by hooking him up to a washing- machine-sized heart

by Chuck Shepherd

pump, leaving him barely mobile—but then came the miraculous SynCardia Freedom Total Artificial Heart, weighing 13 pounds and improving Larkin's quality of life as he endured the almost-interminable wait for a heart transplant (which he finally received in May). (An average of 22 people a day die awaiting organ transplants in the U.S.) PERSPECTIVE News updates from Kim Jong Un's North Korea: In March, a South Korean ecology organization reported that the traditional winter migration of vultures from China was, unusually, skipping over North Korea, headed directly for the South—apparently because of the paucity of animal corpses (according to reports, a major food source for millions of North Koreans). And in June, the Global Nutrition Report (which criticized the U.S. and 13 other countries for alarming obesity rates) praised North Korea for its "progress" in having fewer adults with "body mass index" over 30). RECURRING THEMES The super-painful "Ilizarov procedure" enables petite women to make themselves taller. (A surgeon breaks bones in the shins or thighs, then adjusts special leg braces four times daily that pull the bones slightly apart, awaiting them to—slowly —grow back and fuse together, usually taking at least six months. As News of the Weird reported in 2002, a 5-foottall woman, aiming for 5-4, gushed about "a better job, a better boyfriend ... a better husband. It's a long-term investment." Now, India's "medical tourism" industry offers Ilizarovs cut-rate—but (according to a May dispatch in The Guardian) unregulated and, so far, not yet even taught in India's medical schools. Leading practitioner Dr. Amar Sarin of Delhi (who claims "hundreds" of successes) admits there's a "madness" to patients' dissatisfactions with the way they look. NEWS OF THE WEIRD CLASSIC (JUNE 2012) Collections of comically poor translations are legion, but the Beijing Municipal government, in sympathy with Englishspeaking restaurant-goers, published a helpful guidebook recently (2012) of what the restaurateurs were trying, though inartfully, to say. In an interview with the authors, NBC News learned the actual contents of "Hand Shredded A$$ Meat" (sic) (merely donkey meat) and other baffling dishes (all taken from actual menus), such as "Cowboy Leg," "Red-Burned Lion Head," "Blow-up Flatfish with No Result," and the very unhelpful "Strange Flavor Noodles" and "Tofu Made By Woman With Freckles." {in}

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