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BUZZ RITCHIE Capstone Adaptive Learning

and Therapy Centers hired Ritchie as its vice president of Children's Programs and Development. Ritchie is past CEO/chair of Gulf Coast Community Bank and served in the Florida House of Representatives for 10 years. He will oversee Capstone's children's programs, which includes Capstone Academies in Pensacola and Milton, Milton Child Care Center and therapy programs. Ritchie will also spearhead the charity's fundraising, events, bequest society and major giving efforts.

ED SPEARS Main Street Milton has named Spears its new executive director. Created in 2001, Main Street Milton works with all community stakeholders to preserve, promote and enhance the downtown district. Spears brings 20 years of local government experience, having worked for the City of Pensacola, Fla., the City of Richmond, Va., and the City of Tallahassee, Fla. He served as the executive director for the Community Maritime Park Associates for nine years. His background includes extensive grant writing and grant management. KESHA WHITE The crime laboratory analyst

for FDLE's Pensacola Regional Operations Center was named the agency's Forensic Scientist of the Year. The award is given to a laboratory member who advances forensic science by implementing new or improved technology, methods development or professional expertise. White has a nationally recognized reputation as a leader in her field and has been asked to serve on many national and international committees.

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ROSEANNE BARR Executives at ABC and its parent company, Disney, decided last week to pull the plug on the popular TV show "Roseanne" after the show's star tweeted a racist attack against a former African-American advisor in the Obama Administration. Barr tweeted, "muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby= vj." "Roseanne" was the most popular new network show and was projected to bring in about $60 million in revenue to ABC next season. Barr later apologized for the remark and blamed the tweet on the sleeping drug Ambien. Sanofi, the maker of Ambien, responded on Twitter, "While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication." ASHTON HAYWARD Can someone

explain why the mayor chose to use a recycling facility in Loxley, Ala., that cost more than twice what the Emerald Coast Utility Authority charges its municipal customers? And when the Loxley facility stopped processing the city's recycling last September, why did he not immediately work out an agreement with ECUA? Sending recyclables to the dump has been costly for the city. Hayward hinted on the radio that he didn't know about it, which leaves even more questions. His public information officer told the daily newspaper, "We value more than just the dollar amount when we enter into a contract." Meanwhile, the city increased its garbage and trash collection fee by 5.5 percent last year.

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WORDS OF ADVICE On Thursday, June 7, I will participate in the Greater Pensacola Chamber's Campaign School, a program to help local candidates. The speakers include Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford, Andrew Wiggins, Senior Director of Campaigns and Elections for the Florida Chamber of Commerce, State Rep. Clay Ingram and me. My topic is "Campaign Messaging and Working with the Media." I will share the same message that I've given the dozens who have stopped by the Inweekly offices over the past 19 years. The message hasn't changed much, and it has been the same regardless of political party or ideology. I have been fortunate to have interviewed candidates for president, Congress, governor and the Florida Legislature, as well as all of our local offices. I respect anyone willing to put his or her name up for political office so when a candidate visits and asks me questions about running I try to answer them as frankly as possible. The key to campaign messaging is knowing why you are running. A lot of people want to hold public office, but few are willing to do the work necessary to get elected—raise campaign funds, knock on doors, wave from street corners, and attend political forums. Having a clear picture of why you want to hold a particular office will help push you to walk neighborhoods after a hard day's

work, to ring one more doorbell or wave a campaign sign in the rain. It's often the first question I ask a potential candidate. Most will stumble through a rambling reply and cover issues that aren't part of the office they seek. I encourage them to get familiar with the duties and powers of the position and hone their reasons for running down to three or four key points. What those points are is up to them. I recommend they talk with voters to help them refine their message based on what they hear. As far as how to deal with the media, I tell them to do their research on the newspapers, radio and television stations in the market. Find out how each will cover the primary and general elections. Will they interview all the candidates? Will they do endorsements? If you are sent a questionaire, complete and return it as soon as possible. When confronted with thorny topics, answer questions truthfully. If you're faced with an issue that you aren't familiar with, ask for more time to research it, but let the reporter know when you will have an answer. If you don't want to answer, a "no comment" will suffice, but understand the reporter will still write an article. What a candidate shouldn't do is lie. Some take my advice. Many don't. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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By Sammi Sontag Pensacola City Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn held an atypical town hall meeting for her District 7 on May 31 at the Fricker Resource Center. The meeting wasn't advertised on the city's website, and the media wasn't sent an announcement. Cannada-Wynn told the attendees that she usually hosted "intimate meetings" with neighborhoods within her district, but she felt an open forum welcoming all created more transparency between the city and its constituents about current pressing topics. "Well, every time I have these meetings, I think to myself, 'How can I make things work around here? What can I do to make everyone happy and just make things work,'" Cannada-Wynn said. "I sent out 450 postcards about the meeting tonight. I usually only get about 20 people in these meetings, so for more than 30 to show up, that's progress."

"Well, every time I have these meetings, I think to myself, 'How can I make things work around here?'" Jewel Cannada-Wynn District 7 has 4, 488 registered voters, according to the Escambia Supervisor of Elections' office. The postcards covered roughly 10 percent of her constituents. 66

The town hall crowd was a mix of regular attendees with a sprinkle of new faces, she said. There were a handful of political figures in the audience as well, which Cannada-Wynn said was nice and refreshing. Before she took questions from the audience, the councilwoman talked about the city of Pensacola's FY 2019 budget and how to revitalize parts of District 7. Over the past years, the west side of Pensacola has been one of the busiest for new home construction. A Door Properties last month held an open house for its The Junction at West Hill development in the BelmontDeVilliers district. The units start at $221,000. D.R. Horton has demolished the Hallmark Elementary School and is building townhomes that will start at $274,500. ParsCo will begin this summer construction of 30 residences on the former W. A. Blount Junior High School site. The project had been delayed a year while the city worked out how to make some of the units affordable for law enforcement, firefighters, teachers and other workers. Each unit was originally projected to cost around $199,000. On the economic development front, the councilwoman had been a big supporter of the fish hatchery proposed for Bruce Beach, which is in her district. The Gulf Coast Marine Fisheries Hatchery and Enhancement Center would have employ ed 10 people and lease the waterfront site for $50 a year. On June 5, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission requested the lease be cancelled due to lack of community support.

At an April town hall hosted by Commissioner Lumon May, Cannada-Wynn reaffirmed her support for the hatchery. She said it wasn't costing the taxpayers anything. In regards to the FY 2019 budget, she said, "The city receives about $213-$229 million for the annual budget, but we share that with everything in Pensacola, so places like the airport or parks have a cut of that sum. That means by the end, the actual amount is closer to $55 million left for seven districts." She continued to explain how that is a very small sum of money, and it's hard, but not impossible, to rejuvenate an area with such few dollars. She was optimistic about making active changes but refused to give exact details about specific projects such as the affordable housing program in District 7. Last year, Cannada-Wynn tried to get about a dozen projects added to the Local Option Sales Tax budget, including improved lighting, sidewalks and security cameras in blighted communities and adding a second floor with educational facilities to the Fricker Center. In July 2017, she proposed that $1.5 million in the LOST IV funding plan intended to renovate Legion Field by 2027 to be moved to an earlier date. She also asked $1 million in the LOST IV funds to support housing initiatives and homeownership programs. Thanks to her effort, Legion Field is projected to receive $1.2 million next year. The Fricker Center will receive $300,000 in the current budget but nothing for a second-floor addition. However, she didn't bring up those specific projects at the town hall. Cannada-Wynn opened the floor to community issues halfway through the meeting. She placed baskets at the back of the room numbered one through seven and asked the attendees to write their concerns on a card and put them in the buckets. The first bucket was to contain top concern and the seventh bucket their least important issue. She then pulled the cards from the buckets and addressed certain issues. By then, a majority of the audience had left, and only about 15 people remained. Only the issues in the first and second buckets were discussed.

"It's hard to please everyone. We don't have extra dollars, but my goal is to make it (development) happen." Cannada-Wynn "It's hard to please everyone," Cannada-Wynn told Inweekly after the meeting. "We don't have extra dollars, but my goal is to make it (development) happen." One constituent suggested the district add more street lighting. Others pushed to

build more sidewalks, but the majority liked the idea of development within neighborhoods, meaning creating more affordable housing, tearing down and rebuilding dilapidated homes/buildings and making use of empty lots. "We are aware we need more affordable housing in that area (district 7)," Cannada-Wynn said. However, she offered no specific plans for more affordable housing in District 7.

"We do have some housing issues, and we're making a plan for it. But right at the moment, there are 'x' number of dollars that goes into that (project)." Cannada-Wynn "We do have some housing issues, and we're making a plan for it," she said. "But right at the moment, there are 'x' number of dollars that goes into that (project). I can't give you a clear picture right now, so I'll refer you to Helen Gibson who serves with the CRA." A heated exchange arose when the new Bayview Community Center was brought up. A handful of attendees did not want to see the center completed. Instead, they want an immediate end to construction and reallocation of funds from the multimillion-dollar center. "We are the constituents, and we're the priority when comes to these issues," said Gloria Horning, who is vice president of the Tanyard Neighborhood Association. Cannada-Wynn avoided any further the questions, comments and concerns regarding the Bayview Community Center, insisting that any further remarks should be taken up with her in a private meeting or with the mayor. "I think Bayview will be nice, and I am not going to be put in a political issue with whether or not we should have it," she told the group. "When I talk to the mayor about my issues, (the Bayview Community Center) will be one of them, but I'm not going to be put to this position now." Cannada-Wynn ended the meeting with an open invitation to future city council meetings. "We (the city and civilians) need to talk," she told Inweekly. "Transparency between us is a good way to make sure everyone is as happy as possible." At least one attendee wasn't happy with the councilwoman's responses. Dan Lindemann, owner of A & J Mugs and a District 7 resident, wrote Inweekly, "I went to the meeting and learned that my councilwoman does not care what we want and that she will vote the way she wants." He added, "That's what she said. I wish I was kidding." {in} inweekly.net

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After years of combined community effort, Pensacola landed a new aerospace engineering facility, VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. (VTMAE). And on Friday, June 8, the company will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Pensacola International Airport to celebrate the shared success for both Northwest Florida and VTMAE. "VTMAE really represents high-quality products and reliability in the aerospace engineering world," Bill Hafner, president of VTMAE, told Inweekly. "We work to create state of the art goods while maintaining a wholesome work environment for our employees." The $46 million maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility is capable of serving a number of aircrafts such as Airbus A320 planes as well as Boeing 757s and 777s, Hafner said. The new hanger will employ over 400 people in years to come. And there is already prospect of future facility expansions. VTMAE is based in Mobile, Ala., and provides aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial and airfreight aircraft. It is a global company and is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an approved repair station. VTMAE has been operating for 26 years and employs more than 1,000 people. When VTMAE decided to grow, there was steep competition among cities for a facility site, according to Hafner. There was a lot to consider. Money, space and a true desire for the company all played into the decision, but, in the end, the "Cradle of Aviation" made the cut. "Pensacola really stood out when we were looking to expand," Hafner said. "It had the space we needed, the dedication to growth we desired and the community was so welcoming." For over six years, FloridaWest worked alongside VTMAE to create the Pensacola facility. But the project was a collaborative effort, according to FloridaWest CEO Scott Luth. "We (Pensacola) continued to prove as a community that we had the commitment

to the long-term success of the company and the prospect of promising future employment," Luth said. Teams from the state, city, county, school system, airport and handfuls of others worked closely and diligently to make VTMAE feel as though it had a home in Pensacola, he said.

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Luth stressed the importance of education in Pensacola and the fundamental role it plays in growing the middle class and creating future jobs. Superintendent Malcolm Thomas, the school district and FloridaWest came together to build an environment that could support the new MRO facility, according to Steven Harrell, the Curriculum Specialist in the Workforce Education for Escambia County School District. He pointed out the role of the career academy at Booker T. Washington High School in helping to attract VTMAE to the area. "The Aviation Maintenance Career Academy has been partners with VTMAE outside of Pensacola for a few years," Harrell said. "If we didn't have our training program, Pensacola would not have been as desirable for VTMAE." The Aviation Maintenance Career Academy at Washington High School helps students gain skills in the aviation technician field. The academy prepares students for the George Stone Technical Center, where they can complete a two-year program to become federally licensed as an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technician, according to Harrell. "An A&P license is key to an aviation job and can take a long time to get," he said. "But our program helps to train students for future schooling and provides them with internships to get them excited about working in the aviation technology field." Harrell believes the opportunities VTMAE will provide to future students are remarkable. "This is the Aviation Maintenance Academy's third year, and each year it grows a little," Harrell said. "We have 30 students now, but with VTMAE arriving, I think our program will blow up. Our goal is to one day have 150 students enrolled in this academy."

VTMAE is also here to boost the economy, said David Penzone, a consultant who has represented the mayor's office on this project. "Economically, this is a huge win for the city," Penzone said. "Not only are we employing 400 people, but we're also helping indirect jobs in, for example, the housing industry, insurance industry and hospitality industry. There are over 1,000 new indirect jobs that will be significantly impacted in the northwest Florida region." Bill Hafner said he understands that there will be significant economic growth within the area. "Well, I'm no economist," he joked, "When I saw the numbers, I was really, really impressed." The June 8 ribbon cutting ceremony will celebrate the new facility and is also a chance to commend all who were directly and indirectly involved in the creation of the hanger. "Going back, VTMAE was one of the very first development projects I worked on when I came to Pensacola," Luth said. "And I have a lot of pride in this project's evolution. Working with this global company has been so rewarding." The VTMAE facility has been in the works since 2011. The final facility is 174,000 square feet on 19 acres. The company is creating work opportunities within the area and would like eventually to facilitate an annual payroll of $13 million, according to Luth. Students from the Aviation Maintenance Career Academy will be at the ceremony, along with other local officials, CEOs and those involved in the creation of the hanger. "All the movers and shakers of the community will be at the ceremony Friday," Penzone said. "It's going to be a great event." Meanwhile, work already has begun to plan the next phase of VTMAE in Pensacola, and Hafner confirmed the prospect of future expansion. Penzone said depending on Triumph Gulf Coast funding, the city would like to add three or more hangers to the current facility, which would create over 1,300 jobs. Though this project would be four or five years down the road, it is important to recognize the growth doesn't stop at one facility, according to Penzone. "This is just the beginning of greater things to come," he said. "The VTMAE is a world leader in MRO services. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform Pensacola. Our city is going to grow and change for the better." {in} inweekly.net

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John Appleyard / Courtesy Photo APPLEYARD SIGNED Blue Wahoos Owner Quint Studer announced last Friday that the team had signed 95-year-old John Appleyard to a five-year, no-cut contract as a color announcer for the Sunday Blue Wahoos broadcasts. "Mr. Appleyard is an incredible storyteller who has great knowledge of Pensacola baseball history," said Studer. "He will be a great addition to our award-winning broadcast team."

"Mr. Appleyard is an incredible storyteller who has great knowledge of Pensacola baseball history. He will be a great addition to our award-winning broadcast team." Quint Studer Appleyard will join broadcast play-byplay announcer Tommy Thrall in the middle innings of every Sunday home game. "Mr. Appleyard joined us in the booth for a game a few weeks ago, and we had great feedback from our listeners," said Thrall. "He adds so many great stories to the broadcast that I have to remind myself to keep focused on the action on the field. Quint and I discussed adding him to our team and are thrilled to have him at Sunday games." 010 1

New Wahoos co-owner Derrick Brooks commented, "I worked for Mr. Appleyard during the summer of my senior year at FSU. I looked forward to my time with him listening to stories about Pensacola. He is a great storyteller who knows the history of our hometown." The Wahoos radio broadcasts can be heard on 97.1 The Ticket, and Sunday games are simulcast on BlabTV. "I'm honored to be asked to join the broadcast team. Quint is known for his visionary thinking, and if I fulfill the five-year contract, I will be 100 years old and broadcasting Wahoos games in their second decade of play," said Appleyard. "When you negotiate a contract at age 95, your biggest concern is parking, and I've been assured I will have a good parking spot."

RECYCLING APOLOGY During an interview on NewsRadio 1620 yesterday, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward apologized for the recycling debacle that was uncovered in early May. He also intimated that he wasn't aware the city had stopped sending its recyclables in September 2017. (Read Inweekly, "Trash Talk," 5/10/18) "One of the things I want to say on this show, Andrew (McKay, the show's host), I want to apologize to the citizens of Pensacola that I serve," said Hayward when the host brought up recycling. "You know, I was angry

and most importantly upset that we weren't ... 'cause I believe in recycling more." The mayor then began talking about the declining international market for recyclables, citing a New York Times article by Livia Albeck-Ripka. The May 29 article reported that plastics and papers from dozens of American cities and towns are being dumped in landfills after China stopped recyclables. The mayor said, "January 1, (China) banned imports, so it's been very difficult for America and a lot of these small towns and, of course, big cities to find a place to put this, and it's become a hazard." Hayward didn't explain why the city renewed its agreement with Tarpon Paper in Loxley, Ala., last year, even though the ECUA facility at the Perdido Landfill was closer and cheaper. Plus, ECUA would handle glass, while the Loxley facility wouldn't. He didn't discuss the city's decision to not immediately switch to ECUA last Septemberâ€”three months before China announced its decision. However, Hayward did admit that it has cost the city more to send the recyclables to the dump rather than process them at ECUA's Materials Recycling Facility. McKay asked on the radio, "It's been costing more to send it to the dump, right?" Mayor Hayward replied, "Yeah, absolutely."

SPICE CONVICTIONS VACATED On

May 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated the convictions against Pensacola natives Burton Ritchie and Ben Galecki on multiple counts related to their distribution of spice. The judges vacated the convictions because the federal government would not allow Dr. Arthur Berrier to testify at the trial. Berrier, an employee of the Drug Enforcement Agency, had previously opined that UR-144, the active ingredient in Ritchie and Galecki's product, was not analogue under the Controlled Substance Analogue Enforcement Act. The government had claimed deliberative process privilege, which the lower court upheld. The Appellate Court found the government had waived any reliance on that privilege. Ritchie and Galecki operated Zencense Incense Works, LLC. Its distribution network reached across most of the U.S., including the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Zencense, which later changed its name to ZenBio, experimented with several formulas and finally settled on XLR-11 and UR-144. In July 2012, DEA agents raided the company's operations in Las Vegas.

The government alleged that XLR-11 and UR-144 were analogues of JWH-018, a Schedule I controlled substance. At trial, Ritchie and Galecki presented testimony that their ingredients weren't analogues to JWH-018 and that they didn't know the substances were similar in chemical structure. The jury convicted them on all counts. In the appeal, the defendants showed that Dr. Berrier's opinion on UR-144 was freely available online and, therefore, should not have been considered privileged. He should have been allowed to testify at their trial. The court ruled, "Because the district court erred in concluding that the deliberative process privilege shielded Dr. Berrier from testifying, we vacate the defendants' convictions and remand the case for further proceedings consistent with this opinion."

NORTON JOINS CITY WEAR-TV reporter Allie Norton announced last week that she was leaving the television station to take a job with the city of Pensacola, starting Monday, June 4. Norton recently had been named the "Media Person of the Year" by the local chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. On her blog, Norton said the pay had gotten slightly better as she had moved to three different markets. She had worked for the local ABC affiliate for two years. "But the job I used to love doing, my heart just is not in it anymore," she wrote. "I am glad, however, that I accepted (a new job) and decided to make a change before I became bitter and took my choices for granted." WOMEN OF DISTINCTION The Girl

Scouts of the Florida Panhandle Women of Distinction Awards honor women from across the Florida Panhandle who truly stand out for their commitment to the community. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Women of Distinction awards program. Since the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle Women of Distinction Award program started in 1998, over 100 women have been honored. However, this is the first Women of Distinction award in the Pensacola area. All nominees will be recognized during the Women of Distinction Awards Gala on Oct. 5 at Historic Pensacola's Museum of Commerce. "Through the Women of Distinction Awards, we have had the honor of acknowledging the women in our community for their accomplishments. These women are the positive role models who inspire girls to achieve their goals and dreams and make inweekly.net

the world a better place. Honorees truly exemplify the Girl Scout promise and law," stated Raslean Allen, Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, Inc. CEO. "We invite you to join us by nominating the distinguished women in our community for this esteemed award." Nominees must live or work in Escambia, Okaloosa or Santa Rosa County. They should exemplify extraordinary civic, professional and/or philanthropic commitment and achievement, be a role model for girls and demonstrate a commitment to advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls. Nominees are to demonstrate initiative, integrity and leadership characteristics and are not required to have been or currently be a Girl Scout. Nominations will be reviewed by an independent selection committee based on standardized criteria for nominees. Suggested categories include, but are not limited to, lifetime achievement, challenges experienced, evidence of leadership, impact on the community, special talents or expertise and unique endeavors. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Aug 10. Nomination forms can be obtained by visiting girlscouts-gateway.org/wod2018.

PTR SAVES In 2017, the Santa Rosa

County Pretrial Release (PTR) Program generated an estimated net savings of $2,332,844 for Santa Rosa County, an approximately $870,000 increase in savings from the previous year. The Santa Rosa County PTR Program functions under the direction of the Donald Spencer, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, with the day-to-day supervision provided by the director of the Santa Rosa County Probation Department. Costs of the program are offset by the collection of a one-time $50 administrative fee and drug/alcohol testing fees paid by individuals in the program.

"This savings generated from the Pretrial Release Program is returned directly into Santa Rosa County's General Fund." Donald Spencer "This savings generated from the Pretrial Release Program is returned directly into Santa Rosa County's General Fund," said Spencer. "The program is very beneficial to the individuals that are enrolled because it allows them to remain on their June 7, 2018

jobs to care for their families and provides a large financial savings for our county." The PTR savings is based on 282 people in the program in 2017 for an aggregate total of approximately 42,002 days of not being incarcerated.

PUB HONORED The Florida Trust for

Historic Preservation recognized the Brew Angels Pub in Milton as an honorable mention in the Adaptive Use Category for its 2018 Florida Preservation Awards. The City of Milton's Historic Preservation Board nominated Brew Angels Pub for its recent conversion of the Old Milton Post Office that preserved the building as a cherished civic icon that still plays an essential role in the historic downtown. Historically, local post office buildings played an essential role in the life of their communities, serving as both a hub for communication and a gathering place. Brew Angels Pub allows the building to continue in these roles by creating a space for friends, families and local artists. The adapted building is a community destination for the historic downtown, serving as common destination and gathering place for residents and visitors and a gateway into the National Register Historic District of Milton.

FINAL 'LIFE'S A DANCE' The 10th and final "Life's a Dance" performance is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre. The star-studded evening of dance featuring national and local celebrities is presented by Pensacola Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Beggs & Lane, NurseSpring and Brown Helicopter. This year's performance features celebrity performers Mark Ballas and Tristan MacManus from popular television dance shows, singer/songwriter BC Jean and emcee Fabian Sanchez, as well as an impressive cast of nationally-acclaimed, award-winning dancers, including Shannon and Shane Jensen. Local celebrity dancers include Madrina Ciano, Brent and Angela Lane, Ashley Ruiz and Gus Silivos. Alumni dancers from the previous nine years of Life's a Dance performances will reunite for a celebratory dance. To support a local celebrity with a donation to Covenant Care, visit choosecovenant.org/event/lifes-a-dance. All proceeds benefit patients and families of Covenant Care. Tickets start at $20. VIP tickets are $100 and include prominent seating and an exclusive cast party in the ballroom following the performance. Purchase tickets

at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre or at ticketmaster.com.

BBBS LICENSE PLATE CAMPAIGN Big

Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is partnering with the Escambia County Tax Collector's Office to promote the sale of their specialty license plate. A portion of the proceeds for each sale will be donated to the agency. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida matches at-risk youth with caring adult mentors. The mentors, also called "Bigs," provide their mentees, called "Littles," with both emotional support and schoolwork assistance. In Escambia County, there are currently more than 250 active matches. The program improves life outcomes. Last year, of all the Littles matched six months or longer, 97 percent remained crime free, and 88 percent maintained or improved their school attendance. "It costs about $3 a day to support each match," said Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida CEO Paula Shell. "One way the community can help offset these costs is to purchase our license plate. "

"It costs about $3 a day to support each match. One way the community can help offset these costs is to purchase our license plate." Paula Shell Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford added, "The purchase of a Big Brothers Big Sisters specialty license plate is an investment in our community and the ability of a child to succeed in life."

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Mayfair North Neighborhood Cleanup is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13. The general cleanup area is south of Massachusetts Avenue, east of Mobile Highway, west of Emerald Avenue and north of Madison Drive. For more details, visit myescambia. com/cleanup. The memorial service for longtime community activist Gary Sansing will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16 in Ferdinand Plaza in downtown Pensacola. The Independence for the Blind of West Florida is raffling a four-day, threenight stay at the Hilton Pensacola Beach for the Blue Angels Air Show July 12-14. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at ibwest.org. Tickets are on sale through June 19. {in} 11

Francesca Pastine, ARTFORUM 50 Hindsight, Mask Series, 2014, cut Artforum magazine, Plexiglass, 15 x 16.25 x 6 inches, courtesy of Eleanor Harwood Gallery, San Francisco, CA

CUT UP/CUT OUT March 3 - June 17 407 S. Jefferson St. Pensacola, FL 32502 850.432.6247 pensacolamuseum.org Museum Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

On view in the second floor galleries: Henderson Thornton and Kugelman Family galleries and the Charles W. Lamar, Sr. Assembly Room Cut Up/Cut Out was organized by Carrie Lederer, Curator of Exhibitions, Bedford Gallery, Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA.

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On The Lookout

Summer Events Worth Getting Into A Routine For Sometimes the things that make summer summer—like longer days and rising temperatures—are also the things that make it hard to get through. But luckily for us locals, there are tons of routine-worthy events worth getting out of the house for. And we know the word routine doesn't exactly scream summer fun, but we think it can, especially when the routine in question involves things like seeing a ballgame or taking in live music with a Gulf view. That's why we are encouraging you to get into a routine this summer—a routine centered around some of the regularly scheduled events that are easy to take for granted or forget about because they happen so often.

— Musical Nights — Whether it's a date night or a family outing, these two live music series create the perfect opportunity for a relaxing summer routine.

Beach Vibes

Pensacola Beach's popular outdoor concert series Bands on the Beach is already in full swing this season, with a full roster of music every Tuesday evening all summer long and well into the fall too. Located at the Gulfside Pavilion, the series features regional artists performing weekly through the last week of October. June 7, 2018

Bands on the Beach Remaining 2018 Schedule

•June 12 Elvis Remembered •June 19 Moderate Chop •June 26 Category 4 •July 3 Johnny Earthquake •July 10 Reunion Band •July 17 Bay Bridge Band •July 24 The Rowdies •July 31 Mr. Big and The Rhythm Sisters •Aug. 7 Emerald Gold

•Aug. 14 Déjà vu •Aug. 21 The Astronauts •Aug. 28 ClassX • Sept. 4 John Hart Project •Sept. 11 Chloe Channell •Sept. 18 Dr. Breeze •Sept. 25 Touch of Gray •Oct. 2 Bring On The Benjamins •Oct. 16 Holly Shelton •Oct. 23 Southern Breeze Band •Oct. 30 Emerald Coast Blue Brothers

BANDS ON THE BEACH

WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 30 WHERE: Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. COST: Free DETAILS: visitpensacolabeach.com

True Blues

Outdoor music isn't just a beach thing here in Pensacola. Thanks to the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department and Blues Angel Music, you can enjoy live music on the mainland too at the Blues on the Bay series. The view alone—from the amphitheater around back at the Community Maritime Park—makes these concerts worth checking out.

Blues on the Bay Remaining 2018 Schedule

•June 10 Bay Bridge Band •June 24 Paxton Norris Band and Nick and the Ovorols •July 15 The Astronauts •Aug. 19 The Truth featuring Cat Rhodes and Crosstown •Sept. 16 The Mulligans •Sept. 23 The Modern Eldorados •Oct. 21 Love Gun

BLUES ON THE BAY

WHEN: 6 p.m. Select Sundays, through Oct. 21 WHERE: Hunter Amphitheater at the Community Maritime Park, 351 W. Cedar St. COST: Free DETAILS: facebook.com/ bluesonthebaypensacola

—Have A Ball— Blue Wahoos games aren't exactly on a set weekly schedule, but the daily promotions are. So all you have to do to make a summer routine for yourself is pick a favorite day and mark your calendar for the remaining home games that fall on it. Our vote is Tuesday—because who doesn't love tacos?

Day By Day

Here's a basic rundown of this season's regular promotions: •MILITARY MONDAY Active and retired military get $1 off tickets every Monday. The Wahoos have also teamed up with First Command Financial Services for special military recognitions, American flag presentation and on-field activities throughout the season. •TAP AND TACO TUESDAY In addition to beer and taco pairings, Tuesday night games will feature acoustic music and local artwork. The "Fat Tuesday" all-you-can-eat buffet promo will be back, too—on the Winn Dixie party deck in partnership with Moe's Southwest Grill. •WAHOO WEDNESDAY Wednesdays are all about theme nights at the ballpark, so be on the lookout for fun announcements throughout the season, like Star Wars night. The Wahoos will also be putting on a weekly Wednesday fireworks. •THIRSTY THURSDAY Because the only thing better than a ballgame is a ballgame with drink specials. •FANTASTIC FRIDAY Be one of the first 2,000 fans at the ballpark on Fridays to get special edition Wahoos giveaway items. •FIREWORKS SATURDAY Win or lose, the Wahoos celebrate every Saturday night with post-game fireworks. •FAMILY SUNDAy McDonald's is once again sponsoring Family Sundays at the ballpark, which includes base running for kids and family toss every week. *All giveaways, promotions and event dates are subject to change 414 1

Blue Wahoos Remaining 2018 Home Game Schedule June

Wednesday, June 13 vs. Mobile Thursday, June 14 vs. Mobile Friday, June 15 vs. Mobile Saturday, June 16 vs. Mobile Sunday, June 17 vs. Mobile* Thursday, June 28 vs. Mississippi Friday, June 29 vs. Mississippi Saturday, June 30 vs. Mississippi

July

Sunday, July 1 vs. Mississippi Monday, July 2 vs. Mississippi Tuesday, July 3 vs. Mississippi Sunday, July 8 vs. Mobile Monday, July 9 vs. Mobile Tuesday, July 10 vs. Mobile Wednesday, July 11 vs. Mobile Wednesday, July 18 vs. Jacksonville

Thursday, July 19 vs. Jacksonville Friday, July 20 vs. Jacksonville Saturday, July 21 vs. Jacksonville Sunday, July 22 vs. Jacksonville Saturday, July 28 vs. Biloxi Sunday, July 29 vs. Biloxi Monday, July 30 vs. Biloxi Tuesday, July 31 vs. Biloxi

August

Wednesday, Aug. 1 vs. Biloxi Thursday, Aug. 2 vs. Montgomery Friday, Aug. 3 vs. Montgomery Saturday, Aug. 4 vs. Montgomery Sunday, Aug. 5 vs. Montgomery Monday, Aug. 6 vs. Montgomery Tuesday, Aug. 14 vs. Jacksonville Wednesday, Aug. 15 vs. Jacksonville Thursday, Aug. 16 vs. Jacksonville Friday, Aug. 17 vs. Jacksonville Saturday, Aug. 18 vs. Jacksonville Friday, Aug. 24 vs. Mobile

Saturday, Aug. 25 vs. Mobile Sunday, Aug. 26 vs. Mobile Monday, Aug. 27 vs. Mobile Tuesday, Aug. 28 vs. Mobile

BLUE WAHOOS HOME GAMES

WHEN: 6:35 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 5:05 p.m. Sundays (*except the Sunday, June 17 game, which starts at 1:05 p.m.) WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. COST: Tickets start at $8.50 DETAILS: bluewahoos.com

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Arts & Entertainment art, film, music, stage, books and other signs of civilization...

'New Name, New Sounds' By Joshua Dylan Carroll

The first signs of summer trigger an annual metamorphosis in Pensacola's DIY community. The influx of visitors fuel hectic workdays, with surges of success and stress for those behind the counter. When the sun sets, both patrons and workers seek relief, to drink and chat, in an ever-growing number of downtown establishments. By the time the season peaks, the lights on Palafox will burn late into the night at max capacity beer halls and slick cocktail hangs. Across Garden Street, the vegan haunt on Belmont has summer plans of its own. On its way into a second summer, chizuko has established itself as a crucial component in Pensacola's DIY community and as a welcome change to the downtown area's prototypical (and increasingly predictable) nightlife. In the first months of 2018, it has hosted an impressive series of national acts: Screaming Females, Bike Thief and The HIRS Collec-

Adoption • Paternity • Dependency/DCF Hearings Prenuptial Agreements • Postnuptial Agreements Divorce • Child Custody and Timesharing Child Support • Child Support Modifications Alimony • Collaborative Divorce • Divorce Mediation • Pre-Suit Family Law Mediation

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tive, among others. It has also proven itself instrumental in acting as a breeding ground for a new slew of Pensacola bands. While helping to curate a space for higher profile touring artists in the above ground scene, it has honored the necessary role of collaborating with local artists and promoters to bring bands to the city. For Northwest Florida, the long-standing DIY and punk circuit of the Southeast is the wellspring that sustains the larger live music scene as a whole. Austin Williamson is one of those promoters and is bringing the Philadelphia powerhouse Maddogg (formerly Mahatma X) to chizuko this week. Coming off the release of their newest album, "Social Capital," Maddogg will play their sixth show on their appropriately titled Changing of the Guard tour in Pensacola. The night will also feature longtime friend of Pensacola, Big Lo, with support from Eterniti Everlasting and CxxxLxxx. Williamson will also be performing under the moniker Johnny Panic, which has been his main project for the past few years. "The hip-hop scene here has always been small," says Williamson. "Thanks to Lo and others, it has been able to gradually grow. I'm not especially active in the process, but I am planning to start booking rap shows semiregularly in the later half of the year." Pensacola's venues have traditionally thrived on the idea that allowing locals to autonomously book touring acts will foster a mutually beneficial scene. This creates an environment that allows a more intuitive approach to booking artists, without the pre-

requisites that bog down more straight-laced concert halls. Like the larger DIY circuit itself, Pensacola's scene shifts rapidly, and artists can wind up in the city in unexpected ways. "Last summer, we were touring the South and drove through Pensacola on our way to Baton Rouge," says Jahred Scott, vocalist for Maddogg. "We were mad surprised at how many DIY artists, especially hip hop ones, were based in Central and North Florida. Seeing that made us want to come back."

"We were mad surprised at how many DIY artists, especially hip hop ones, were based in Central and North Florida. Seeing that made us want to come back." Jahred Scott Maddogg began with the project of the artist MALK, a solo musician who created largely instrumental pieces before the formation of the band. Scott started collaborating on these original tracks, and the band was slowly formed into an ensemble, with MALK acting as producer. They now exist as a full group, with MALK's twin brother Henry Becker on drums. The experimental trio creates lush, hypnotic tones, routinely interrupted by clashing noise. Songs are overlaid with Scott's naturalistic low-toned vocals and move at an unpredictable pace, like a radio dial being

run across old AM stations. The result is dreamlike, with images of a city come alive after dark. The band has a full life of it's own in the records and videos but has other elements that are fully realized on stage. "The DIY scene has treated us well on tour. Being from a bigger city, you don't always expect much out of these smaller towns or cities we sometimes play," Scott explains. "People have been mad supportive of each other and supportive of us as newcomers whenever we come through." The band recently released a video for the song "Function" after deciding to change their name from Mahatma X. The music videos they have released so far serve as more than just acting as visual accessories to the songs, which themselves are cut from larger conceptions. "We always have a lot of music to work with. It's just a matter of finalizing everything and putting together a cohesive album that sounds the best we can have it sound. Right now, that's definitely the focus. With us changing our group name, it's kind of a 'new name, new sounds' vibe and focus right now. {in}

MADDOGG

WHAT: Maddogg with Big Lo, Johnny Panic, Eterniti Everlasting and CxxxLxxx WHEN: 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 WHERE: chizuko, 506 W. Belmont St. COST: $5 DETAILS: facebook.com/chizukopensacola

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calendar THURSDAY 6.7

NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER CAT MONTH

Through the month of June. All cat and kitten adoptions are $20. Escambia County Animal Shelter, 200 W. Fairfield Drive. myescambia.com DISCOVER PINTA AND THE NINA 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $6.50-$8.50, free for children 4 and under. Perdido Key Oyster Bar and Restaurant, 13700 River Road. thenina.com YOGA WITHIN REACH 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Free. Community Health Northwest Florida, 2315 W. Jackson St., Room A. healthcarewithinreach.org GRAND OPENING OF GENERAL DANIEL 'CHAPPIE' JAMES MUSEUM AND FLIGHT ACADEMY 10 a.m. 2575 Escambia Ave. gdcj-

flightacademy.org

LA LECHE LEAGUE 10 a.m. Free. Ever'man Edu-

cational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org PILATES MAT 12:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org CHEERS FOR CHARITY 5 p.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook. com/perfectplainbrewingco ATLAS BEVERAGE CLASS 5 and 7 p.m. $20 per person. Atlas Oyster House, 600 S. Barracks St. greatsouthernrestaurants.com AWM WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Free. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. facebook.com/ aragonwine PLT ACADEMY'S 'THE GREAT GATSBY' 6 p.m. Free. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com MEDITATION FOR PLANETARY PEACE 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 CHRISTOPHER'S CONCERTS 6 p.m. Free. Bay Bridge Band. St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. scpen.org SELECT LATIN DANCE LESSONS AND PARTY

6:30-9 p.m. $10. Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata and more. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. BILOXI SHUCKERS 6:35 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com RADIOLIVE 7 p.m. $10. Edie Carey, Amy Speace, Webb Wilder and Tina and Her Pony. Museum of Commerce, 201 Zaragoza St. wuwf.org/radiolive FIESTA ALL KREWE BALL 7 p.m. $35 per person. Hadji Shrine Temple, 800 W. 9 Mile Road. fiestapensacola.org

FRIDAY 6.8

DISCOVER PINTA AND THE NINA 9 a.m.-6

p.m. $6.50-$8.50, free for children 4 and under. Perdido Key Oyster Bar and Restaurant, 13700 River Road. thenina.com PENSACOLA BIKES AND BLUES FEST 9 a.m.until. $15-$25. Pensacola Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. WORLD OCEANS DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Perdido Key State Park, 5304 Viking Road. perdidokeyassociation.org HAPPY HOUR COOKOUTS 5 p.m. Drink specials, free cookout. Seville Quarter, 130 616 1

E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

Save the Date

LABELLE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS: TALE AS OLD AS TIME 6 p.m. $16-$19. Saenger The-

atre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com

PLT ACADEMY'S 'THE GREAT GATSBY' 6 p.m.

Free. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com GAY GRASSROOTS 6 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org DATE NIGHT DANCING 6:30-8 p.m. $15. Learn the basics of several romantic ballroom and country dance styles in group classes that keep partners together. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com OPEN MIC 7-11 p.m. Café Single Fin, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook.com/cafesinglefin RAELYN NELSON BAND 7 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com DELUNA CORONATION AND SPONSORS BALL AND BREAKFAST 7 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center,

201 E. Gregory St. fiestapensacola.org

OPEN HOUSE FOR DANCE AT URU YOGA

7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. URU Yoga, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Ste. 26A. THE ODD COUPLE 7:30 p.m. $31. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com

SATURDAY 6.9

PALAFOX MARKET 8 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. COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com DISCOVER PINTA AND THE NINA 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $6.50-$8.50, free for children 4 and under. Perdido Key Oyster Bar and Restaurant, 13700 River Road. thenina.com PENSACOLA BIKES AND BLUES FEST 9 a.m.until. $15-$25. Pensacola Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. NAMASTAY FOR THE BEER 10 a.m. $14. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/diskolemonade STORYTIME SATURDAYS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5. Through Nov. 10. Pensacola Children's Museum, 115 Zaragoza St. JUNIOR HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION 12-4 p.m. PetSmart, 6251 N. Davis Highway. juniorhumanesociety.com NATURAL HEALING 2 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org PLT ACADEMY'S 'THE GREAT GATSBY' 2:30 p.m. Free. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com LABELLE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 6 p.m. $16-$19. Saenger

Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com

BORDER WALK BOOK SIGNING WITH MARK HAINDS 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Open Books Book-

store and Prison Book Project, 1040 N. Guillemard St. facebook.com/OpenBooksBookstore MAGGIE KOERNER 7 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com

By Jennie McKeon

punch. Bottles of wine will be available Who doesn't wish they could re-do to purchase for $10. their prom night? "I'm really excited about how it's Thanks to FemFest, that wish has coming together," Norris said. "I cercome true. tainly wasn't on prom committee in high Pensacola FemFest founder Kirsten school, but I did reach out to some high Norris said the idea for a prom night fundschool students for planning tips." raiser had been "rolling around" in her head There will also be the announcement for the past two years. On Saturday, June of prom royals. At FemFest prom, you 9, people from all walks of life are invited to can stuff the ballots by nominating your the inaugural FemFest prom. The theme: A friend for a donation. And there's no Midsummer Night's Dream. limit to the number of donations. For those unfamiliar, FemFest is a Prom night is not only a way to supweeklong series of events celebrating port FemFest while having fun. It's also a intersectional feminism. As the orgachance to connect. Representatives from nization plans for its third year in 2019, STRIVE, Black Women Empower CollecNorris said she felt it was time to start tive and Sunday's Child will be on hand raising funds to make the event bigger to take about their organizations and and better. how you can help make Pensacola more "We operate on a pretty tight budget, inclusive for all. and it can be extremely stressful," she said. "It's going to be a really good time, a Not only does it serve a cause, but chance to get dressed up and drink wine also the event is chance for people to with friends," Norris said. "But it will also have the prom experience they may not have some substance." {in} have been afforded. "I've thought a lot about the people who come to FemFest who didn't get to experience high school as their authentic selves," Norris said. "This is a safe space to celebrate together." There's no dress code—in fact, people can come dressed to the nines or in character. Fairy crowns will be available for purchase. Like most proms, there will be a photo booth, dancing and food. As an added bonus, local theatre troupe WHEN: 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, June 9 Arrant Knavery will perform. WHERE: Pensacola Opera, 75 S. Tarragona St. Unlike high school proms, you COST: $12 per person, $20 per couple can imbibe without spiking the DETAILS: facebook.com/femfestpcola

FEMFEST PROM: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

FEMFEST PROM NIGHT 7:30-11 p.m. $12-$20.

Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St. facebook.com/femfestpcola THE ODD COUPLE 7:30 p.m. $31. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com DANCE PARTY 8-midnight. $10. Partner dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

SUNDAY 6.10

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. DISCOVER PINTA AND THE NINA 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $6.50-$8.50, free for children 4 and under. Perdido Key Oyster Bar and Restaurant, 13700 River Road. thenina.com PENSACOLA BIKES AND BLUES FEST 9 a.m.until. $15-$25. Pensacola Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. GROUP MEDITATION 9:30 a.m. Free.

Ever'man Educational 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 YAPPY HOUR AT PERFECT PLAIN 2 p.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco THE ODD COUPLE 3 p.m. $31. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com VEGAN AND VINO SUNDAYS 4-7 p.m. Skopelo's at New World, 600 S. Palafox. BLUES ON THE BAY 6 p.m. Bay Bridge Band. Community Maritime Park, 351 W. Cedar St. facebook.com/bluesonthebaypensacola

MONDAY 6.11

PILATES MAT 1:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Seville Quarter, inweekly.net

calendar 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com CROHN'S AND COLITIS SUPPORT GROUP

6:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS 6:30-8 p.m. $10. Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and more. Professional dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com SONGWRITERS AND POETS OPEN MIC 7-9 p.m. Goat Lips, 2811 Copter Road. goatlips.com HIP-HOP DANCE LESSONS 8-9 p.m. $10. Learn hip-hop moves from professional instructor. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

TUESDAY 6.12

YOGA WITHIN REACH 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Free.

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

OPEN STUDIO: TEMPORARY TATTOO WORKSHOP 11:30

a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 9. $6, free for PMA members. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

≥Current Exhibits

PAPER CUTS: THE ART AND HISTORY OF PAPER-MAKING AND CUT PAPER ART On

view through June 17. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org CUT UP/CUT OUT On view through June 17. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org VERNACULAR PHOTOGRAPHY On

view through June 17. Projected exhibition by UWF photography students. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

NATURE OF ART

On view through June 30. Blue June 7, 2018

Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com GALLERY 1060 JURIED SHOW On view

through July 13. Gallery 1060, First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org HUSTLE: MUSEUM OF SPECTACLE WITH MATTY JANKOWSKI, JIMBO EASTER AND JULIA GORTON On

view June 12 through Aug. 5. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org GALLERY DAYS 12-4 p.m. Saturdays. Featuring local artists. To be featured, contact Angel at 941-735-4586 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.-12 p.m., Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 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

Community Health Northwest Florida, 2315 W. Jackson St., Room A. healthcarewithinreach.org BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE 11:30 a.m. Free. National Naval Aviation Museum viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd. navalaviationmuseum.org COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. So Gourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com VINO MAGNIFICO 5:30 p.m. $12 per person. V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox. vpauls.com COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. $10. Country two-step, East Coast swing, competition choreography and more. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. Free. Elvis Remembered. Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com

WHEEL Every Monday 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 nonmembers. 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 nonmembers. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

≥Call for Artists GALLERY 1060 ART SHOW Open to all

art forms with an emphasis on creative expression. Entry fee is $25 for First City Art Members and $30 for nonmembers. Drop off work June 7 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and June 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. Up to two pieces can be submitted per artists. All work must arrive to hang. Work will be juried June 8, and exhibition

dates will be June 13 through July 13. For more information, visit firstcityart.org

≥Call for Films

STAMPED SUBMISSIONS Stamped

LGBT Film Festival is returning for its seventh year, and film submissions are open through Sunday, July 1. Filmmakers have the opportunity to win monetary prizes in the following categories: Best Narrative, Best Documentary and Best Short. For those interested in submitting a film, visit filmfreeway.com/ stampedpensacolalgbt. To learn more about the film festival and to get involved, visit stampedfilmfest.com.

COMEDY NIGHT 7 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com OVER-50 BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 7-9:30 p.m. $5-$10. Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Center, 913 S. I St. Dressy attire (no jeans). BRIT FLOYD 'ECLIPSE' WORLD TOUR 7:30 p.m. $47-$66. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com

WEDNESDAY 6.13

WATERBOYZ SLOW SKATE 6-7 p.m. Every

Wednesday. Skate starts and ends at Waterboyz, 380 N. 9th Ave. waterboyz.com YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org HANDS-ON COOKING: CRAB CAKES 6-8 p.m. $64.50. So Gourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com

OPEN COLLEGE JAM WITH MIKE BOCCIA

7:30 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 OPEN MIC/JAM 8-11 p.m. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. Use our instruments or bring your own. PAUL KILLOUGH BAND 8 p.m. Sand-

Bars & Nightlife

shaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com GREG LYON 7 p.m. Hub Stacey's, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com HORESHOE KITTY 9 p.m. End O' the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

≥Live Music

FRIDAY 6.8

THURSDAY 6.7

JOHN RIPLEY 6-9 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox. JJ REVIVAL 6-10 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 AL MARTIN 6:30 p.m. Doc's Courtyard and Cafe, 5198 Willing St., Milton.

LIVE JAZZ WITH JOE OCCHIPINTI 12 p.m.

The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co., 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd. JOSH TYRONE 12 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks SAUCE BOSS 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. paradisebargrill.com MUSKOGEE RIDGE

6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com LISA ZANGHI 6-9 p.m. V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox. vpauls.com COLM KELLY 6 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.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. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com MIKE BOCCIA 7:45 p.m. Goat Lips Chew and Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. CURT BOL JAZZ QUARTET 8-11 p.m.

Jazz and Flow Cafe, 4238 W. Fairfield Drive. 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.-12 a.m. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. CRISITI DEES & THE BAD JUJU 8:30 p.m.

Hub Stacey's, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pen-

SWING DANCE LESSONS AND PARTY 6:30-

10 p.m. $5-$10. Professional West Coast swing instruction for all levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 6:35 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com MOVIES UNDER THE STARS 7-10 p.m. Free. LandShark Landing, 165 Fort Pickens Road. margaritavillehotel.com MEDITATION 7:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org FREE DANCE LESSONS 8-8:30 p.m. Free. Beginner West Coast swing dance lesson. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

sacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com HORSESHOE KITTY 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 6.9

3 BEAN SOUP 12 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com REGGIE STARRET

6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway 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.

CURT BOL JAZZ QUARTET 8 p.m. Jazz

and Flow Cafe', 4238 W. Fairfield Drive. OPEN MIC/JAM 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. Use our instruments or bring your own. 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 HORSESHOE KITTY 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 6.10 JOE OCCHIPINTI

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Apple Annie's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

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DIFFERENCE MAKERS 2018 TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIPS

Take Stock in Children and the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation awarded $300,000 in scholarships at the May 29 "Graduation & Unsung Hero Celebration" at Skopelos at New World. Sponsored by Cox Communications and the Studer Family Children's Hospital at Sacred Heart, the event honored 21 graduating seniors who received 4-year tuition scholarships and a laptop computer. The following day, Take Stock in Children and the Santa Rosa Education Foundation awarded over $350,000 in scholarships to 25 graduating seniors who received four-year tuition scholarships. The event was held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach and sponsored by Julian and Kim MacQueen, Innisfree Hotels, Wells Fargo Foundation, Jo-Ann and Michael Price, Price Family Private Foundation, and Wes Dannreuther, Intracoastal Outfitters. Local area students also raised money to give each senior an Apple Laptop and a North Face Backpack, along. Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides an opportunity for deserving low-income students to escape the cycle of poverty through education. Scholarships are funded through a public-private fundraising model in which local scholarship donations are matched by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation when the scholarships are purchased.

Escambia County Seniors

Santa Rosa County Seniors