Inweekly April 14 2016 issue

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DR. JUDY BENSE Navy Federal Credit

Union presented the University of West Florida president with its inaugural ‘Partner of the Year’ award at its annual President’s Award ceremony. In March 2008, UWF and Navy Federal established an educational partnership, and over the last eight years, more than 1,100 credit union employees have been able to continue their education where they work.

PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE The

college has received $8 million in state funding toward the replacement of the 60-year-old Mary Ellison Baars Building on the Pensacola campus. The funds will facilitate the site preparation and engineering for a new 80,000 square-foot building that will house mathematics, computer science, cyber security, aviation maintenance, advanced manufacturing programs and other high-tech programs. It will play a key role in training students for jobs at VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering.

BAYWOODS GULLY The U.S. Department

of Agriculture will award the City of Pensacola a $1.5 million Emergency Watershed Protection Program grant to complete work related to debris removal and erosion abatement within Baywoods Gully. The money comes in addition to the $1,179,000 that the USDA awarded to repair damage and improve erosion control measures in Carpenter Creek and Baywoods Gully. The work will minimize property owners’ exposure to hazardous conditions posed by slope failures that were caused by the April 2014 storm event.

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ALAN GRAYSON Congressman Gray-

son, who is running in the Democratic primary to replace Sen. Marco Rubio, can’t shake an ethics investigation into his hedge fund. The Office of Congressional Ethics reported on April 5 that the issue merits “further review.” The complaint is that Grayson used his position as a sitting member of Congress to solicit investments into the fund, which would violate federal law and House rules. Grayson has said the allegations are politically motivated.

SANTA ROSA COUNTY COMMISSION

Milton city leaders want desperately to keep the county courthouse in their downtown. The rest of the county? Not so much. In a 2014 non-binding referendum vote, 31,743 voters rejected the idea. However, three county commissioners are set on downtown Milton, because it got the fewest negative votes. That’s not actually a mandate for a project that could cost taxpayers as much as $50 million.

PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The U.S. Department of Education announced last week that it has opened a civil rights investigation into whether the Pinellas County School District systematically discriminates against black children by denying them access to the quality teachers and courses necessary for them to be successful academically. The announcement was triggered by a yearlong investigation by the Tampa Bay Times that focused on five Pinellas County schools in predominately African-American neighborhoods that have declined dramatically since 2007.

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by Rick Outzen

A SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION This community’s problems, such as poverty, illiteracy, and poor education, didn’t suddenly appear. They developed over the years for a variety of reasons and, therefore, won’t magically disappear with a single new program or initiative. However, I have seen a new spirit arise among our leaders over the past year that could become a gamechanger. More cooperation and collaboration is taking place on several fronts that could be the catalyst for sustainable improvements. The Partnership for a Healthy Community established the template for cooperation in improving the overall health of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Formed in 1994 by Baptist Healthcare, Sacred Heart Health System and the Florida Departments of Health in the two counties and Escambia Community Clinics, the partnership has periodically assessed overall health status, identifying priority health needs, and supporting collaborative efforts to address those needs. They have most recently focused on three health priorities—tobacco use, obesity and access to medical care. Visit Pensacola broke away from the Greater Pensacola Chamber in 2014. The independent organization handles the tourism marketing and convention bureau for Escambia County. Visit Pensacola would not exist without all aspects of the hospitality industry agreeing to work together for the greater good. Last fall Florida West announced The Bluffs, a 6,000-plus acre industrial campus planned for central Escambia County. The

campus is projected to create 15,000 jobs in its first 25 years. The Bluffs is possible because the University of West Florida, Ascend Performance Materials, Gulf Power Company, and Emerald Coast Utilities Authority pooled their resources for a unique industrial park that is garnering national attention. Maybe the biggest collaborative is the effort to garner Promise Zone designation for the area stretching from Ninth Avenue to Brownsville. Escambia County, City of Pensacola, Escambia County School District, University of West Florida, United Way of Escambia County and Pensacola State College worked on the application and developed six goals: expansion of educational opportunities, job creation, workforce development, economic development, crime reduction, promoting health, and affordable housing. The partners have committed to contribute $20,000 to fund a project manager should Pensacola be designated a Promise Zone. The UWF Institute for Innovative Community Learning would manage the operation. Whether we get the Promise Zone designation or not, we have created a game plan for our inner-city neighborhoods. We need to continue to pursue more collaborative efforts, create solid objective metrics and not worry who gets credit. The more transparent and inclusive we can be the better chance we have for success. Maybe after 457 years, Pensacola has learned that we all succeed or fail together. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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BREAKING THE ZIP CODE POVERTY LINK

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By Rick Outzen After spending $6.5 million on upgrading facilities at Warrington Middle School, including $2 million for a technology center and another $600,000 for merit pay for teachers and bonuses to sign up teachers to work at the school, the school’s grade dropped from a C in 2011 to three D’s and one F the following four school years. The Partnership for a Healthy Community has assessed the overall health of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties since 1995. Despite several calls for action, the health outcomes continue to rival those of a Third World country. The Partnership collected county-level data for 167 health status indicators and 27 demographic indicators. For the two counties as a whole, 51 indicators performed worse than the state, and several indicators showed a worsening trend. Last week, Zach Jenkins, director of the UWF Haas Center, issued a report that some neighborhoods across Northwest Florida have benefited from the economic recovery. From 2010 to 2013, the most distressed communities saw employment decrease by 7.7 percent on average and business establishments fall by 7.54 percent. Our pockets of poverty still exist, despite dozens of government agencies, health systems, churches and charitable organizations having donated time and resources to improving public education, health, housing and job creation. 66

Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May believes a new approach is needed. “We all need to get on the same page and hopefully come up with a solution rather than all of us doing well-intended programs, but not with great results,” said May. Commissioner May and Pensacola Mayor Hayward have spearheaded an effort that could lead to everyone getting on the same page. They have gotten the county, city, Escambia County School District, University of West Florida, Pensacola State College and United Way of Escambia County to work together for a Promise Zone designation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a 20-square mile portion of the city and county. Promise Zone designation would partner the Federal government with our community leaders in developing programs that can lead to crime reduction, neighborhood revitalization and workforce development. The designees receive an opportunity to engage five AmeriCorps VISTA members in the Promise Zone's work; a federal liaison assigned to help designees navigate federal programs; and preferences for certain competitive federal grant programs and techni-

cal assistance from participating federal agencies. The designation lasts for 10 years. Mayor Hayward talked about the importance of the Promise Zone designation on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks.” “I was fortunate to grow up in Pensacola, Florida, but the generational poverty is still here,” said Mayor Hayward. “It's right in your face, and it's visible. If you look at where we're talking about doing the Promise Zone, it's 19.81 square miles and it's half of the median income in Escambia County. We're talking about $23,000 for a family there.” He talked about what the designation could mean for those families. “The Promise Zone program is designed to leverage existing programs funded through other sources, but for us what's incredibly important is that these children deserve an opportunity, “said the mayor. “Families, just because their zip code is X, doesn't mean that we need to define them by that. I think that's incredibly important.” Assistant City Administrator Keith Wilkins worked on the application that was submitted in February. He said that the area for which they are seeking the Promise Zone designation runs south of Brent Lane

“We all need to get on the same page and hopefully come up with a solution rather than all of us doing well-intended programs, but not with great results.” Commissioner Lumon May

and Michigan Avenue, north of Barrancas Avenue and downtown Pensacola area, east of 9th Avenue, and west of Fairfield Drive, out in Warrington. He pointed out the demographics are diverse. “By no stretch of the imagination is this just a minority issue,” said Wilkins. “A lot of it is, as the Mayor said, generational to Pensacola, and it's not necessarily unique to one demographic of the community.” According to the application’s narrative, the proposed Promise Zone is home to 47,398 residents: 46.3 percent Caucasian, 44.4 percent African-American and 5.9 percent Hispanic ethnicity. Dr. Kathleen Heubach, director of the UWF Institute for Innovative Community Learning, worked on the application and pulled together the necessary data with the help of local law enforcement, United Way of Escambia County, and the Haas Center. She told Inweekly that she was surprised at the statistics in the proposed zone. The average poverty rate is 35.42 percent, with poverty blocks as high as 62.6 percent. Unemployment rates run as high as 19 percent in some neighborhoods. The violent crime rate is greater than twice the rate for the City of Pensacola and nearly four times the violent crime rate for the state of Florida. Drug arrests in the Pensacola Promise Zone totaled 534 in 2015. In the Brownsville area, which is one of the Promise Zone neighborhoods, the highest poverty, poor housing options, blight and the some of the highest incidences of family violence, child neglect, failure to protect and sexual abuse can be found. The poverty, crime and drug activity are all correlated. “That data was really overwhelming to me,” said Dr. Heubach. However, she is optimistic about the Promise Zone effort. “I think the reason that this has the possibility to really make a dent is that it is a collaborative effort,” she told Inweekly. “It's not individual projects out there doing good work, but a collaborative effort; pulling together private businesses and federal state and local officials, state-based non-profit organizations, as well as, of course, our local educational institutions and working together with families within the zone to look for solutions.” The City has acted as the lead organization. The UWF Institute for Innovative Community Learning has agreed to manage the operation should Pensacola receive the designation. The application concentrated on six goals: expansion of educational opportunities, job creation, workforce development, economic development, crime reduction, promoting health and affordable housing. “Four of the implementing partners have contributed funds for hiring a director, because this designation does not come with funds,” said Heubach. “It comes with inweekly.net

assistance, but we would have to manage it. The other two partners are making in-kind contributions.” She added, “The Promise Zone program will be housed at UWF, and it will be managed at UWF. The working committees – Education, Job Creation/Workforce Development, Economic Development, Crime Reduction, Health, and Affordable Housing - will have representatives from not just the six implementing partners, but from a multitude of agencies and organizations and businesses.” Assistant City Administrator Keith Wilkins sees the collaborative effort being the key to the Pensacola Promise being different from past efforts on these issues. “This was one of the first efforts that's really combining our community efforts to improve public education while also tackling crime, health, and economic and workforce development,” he told Inweekly. “That's what I'm really optimistic about. The folks that do this every day, that have partnered on this, worked so hard with this and often, they're working behind the scenes and without adequate resources.” Wilkins said, “I'm really optimistic that, if we succeed with garnering the Promise Zone designation, it'll help bring resources to help all the entities work together more effectively.” Mayor Hayward reiterated Dr. Heubach’s point about involving the families living in the Pensacola Promise Zone to develop solutions. “A lot of the folks are on th z front lines, if you will, seeing this every day,” said the mayor. “These are people who are fighting every single day, every minute of the day, to make it happen.” He added, “Many of these young people and these children living in the neighborhood, they're living with an aunt or a grandmother. I think that's overlooked a lot of times, talking about the family unit, how critical that is for success.” President Barack Obama first announced the Promise Zone initiative during his 2013 State of the Union address. “Let’s also recognize that there are communities in this country where no matter how hard you work, it is virtually impossible to get ahead,” said President Obama. The President laid out an initiative to designate a number of high-poverty urban, rural and tribal communities as Promise

Zones, where the federal government will partner with and invest in communities to accomplish the following goals: Create jobs, leverage private investment, increase economic activity, expand educational opportunities and reduce violent crime. “Stronger families. Stronger communities. A stronger America,” he told Congress. “It is this kind of prosperity -- broad, shared, built on a thriving middle class -- that has always been the source of our progress at home.” In 2014, President Barack Obama announced the first round of Promise Zones. They were located in San Antonio, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Southeastern Kentucky, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Last year, he announced eight more in Barnwell, S.C., Camden, N.J., Hartford, Conn., Indianapolis, Ind., Minneapolis, Minn. Porcupine, S.D., Sacramento, Calif. and St. Louis, Mo. The Los Angeles Promise Zone is located within Central Los Angeles and is home to approximately 165,000 residents, of whom 35 percent live in poverty. The zone has received approximately $38 million in federal investments for education, access to healthy foods, teenage pregnancy prevention, lead hazard reduction and healthy home intervention, and health and wellness. Here are a few of the grants awarded, according to the HUD website: •Advocates For Youth received a Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to engage community partners in developing a pregnancy prevention framework. • The Youth Policy Institute and Old Grove Farm Share were awarded a USDA Local Food Promotion Grant to institute six Community Supported Agricultural sites in the Promise Zone to increase access of locally-grown produce. •HUD awarded a grant to the City

Mayor Hayward at Kids Unlimited Summer Camp of Los Angeles Housing Community Investment Department for outreach to low-income tenants and homeowners regarding lead hazard reduction. More designations will be announced this spring. HUD intends to designate five urban communities. USDA intends to designate one rural and one tribal community. The Promise Zone designation is a long shot. None of the earlier designations have been for neighborhoods in a city as small as Pensacola. Eighty-two applications have been submitted representing 38 states and Puerto Rico. However, Mayor Hayward and Commissioner May are optimistic about our chances. The mayor stressed the importance of giving the children hope that live in pockets of poverty. “I think it's our job, obviously, as elected officials to do what we can in our capacity, to show these kids a ladder out,” said Hayward. “We've got to show them that there is a ladder out no matter what your circumstances are and the challenges that you face.” He said, “If we can make a dent, we can show these kids that we care. I think that's a big part of it; just listening to a child and then telling him that, ‘Hey, listen, we know

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INSIDE THE FIGHT FOR BP DOLLARS

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By Rick Outzen On April 4, Federal Judge Carl Barbier signed the Consent Decree for the final settlement for the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The approved settlement called for British Petroleum to pay $20.8 billion, which includes the civil Clean Water Act penalties and additional funding for environmental damages and other claims by the five Gulf States. The decree ended the drawn out legal battle between the U.S. Department of Justice and BP over the company’s deadly explosion and oil spill that killed 11 men and spilled 290 million gallons of oil into the Gulf. The $20 billion settlement is the largest civil penalty ever awarded under the Clean Water Act. As part of the settlement, Escambia County is expected to receive about $70 million over 16 years in direct allocation from RESTORE (Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies) funds. The county is also eligible to apply for funding from other sources of oil spill funding, including Triumph Gulf Coast and the Natural Environmental Resource Damage Assessment programs. Under the terms of the Oil Spill Economic Recovery Act, which became law in 2011, three-fourths of the settlement 88

money was to be an endowment to diversify the economy of coastal Northwest Florida. The Oil Spill Economic Recovery Act established Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. as a long-term non-governmental endowment to manage and use the funds to diversify and strengthen our regional economy. Escambia Commission chairman Grover Robinson was cautiously optimistic to see the process move forward after almost six years. He stated in a press release, “This order will begin to move monies associated with the BP settlement per the payment terms of that settlement. While the funding will never totally heal the damage done to our residents or our beaches, it will help us continue to move forward and make a difference in Escambia County and has the potential to impact our community positively for generations.” Robinson is only “cautiously optimistic” because the $300 million of the initial settlement payment earmarked for Triumph Gulf Coast may never make it to our area. During the past legislative session, we learned that House Appropriations chair and the Speaker-designate Richard Corcoran had routed the funds to the state’s General Fund instead. Corcoran later

issued a statement in which he argued that it was unconstitutional for the Legislature to send the funds to Triumph Gulf Coast without first going to the state treasury, since the state would not receive the funds until after the session ended. “The House remains steadfastly committed to helping the areas of the state adversely impacted by the BP oil spill, most notably the Florida Panhandle,” said Corcoran. State Rep. Doug Broxson told Inweekly that he believes the Consent Decree that was negotiated was a bait-and-switch that left out guarantees that the Northwest Florida counties would receive 75 percent of the monies. The Attorney Generals of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida put their state lawsuits ahead of the claims of the Gulf counties impacted by the spill. He said that Corcoran’s refusal to send the BP settlement dollars directly to Triumph Gulf Coast should have been handled by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi during the negotiations. “It could have been written in the agreement. It would have protected Mississippi, which has identically the same problem, Alabama and Florida,” said Broxson.

“That money has to stay in the Panhandle, because that's where the damages were.” Rep. Doug Broxson

“Unfortunately, Alabama's in worse shape than we are. I mean, they're taking every dime and not sending it to Baldwin and Mobile County. It's really robbery.” The state representative said, “If I'm fortunate enough to continue to serve this area, I'm going to remind every class for the next four years, and I'm going to remind whoever takes my place after that, that the right thing must be done. That money has to stay in the Panhandle, because that's where the damages were.” He added, “The oil spill was not in South Florida. It was not in Orlando. It was not in Miami. It was along the beaches between here and Panama City. “ Broxson said that Corcoran’s decision to send funds to the General Fund would delay Triumph’s ability to help local economic development efforts. “The $300 million is going to be probably sent out by the mid-summer,” he said. “That money will go into the General Fund. The Florida Legislature doesn't meet until March of next year, so we know it's going to sit there for over a year.” He believes those dollars could have helped Northwest Florida compete for new jobs with Alabama. “With those funds, we could have leveraged our economy so we could produce high-paying jobs, and now it appears that that opportunity is either delayed or perhaps lost forever,” said Broxson. He pointed out that the battle for the BP settlement dollars to come to our area would not end soon. “We have five other speakers after Speaker Corcoran that we're going to have to deal with and five more senate presidents. It's just going to be a tough row to hoe, and we've got to keep the pressure on leadership.” Broxson shared an analogy that he used to explain the problem to his constituents. “A person is in an automobile accident. They're completely debilitated, and five years later, they walk into the courtroom. They can walk straight, they've got a suit on, they look good, and the judge says, ‘Look. You don't need that money. We're going to give it to your neighbors.’ That's not a principle we understand.” Broxson said one of the issues is that some lawmakers believe that the Panhandle has fully recovered from the oil spill. BP has spent millions on advertising convincing the public that everything has returned to normal. Lawmakers are also concerned that politicians may misuse the funds. “They were offended when Governor Crist took the first $20 million and used it for a campaign fund down in Orlando,” said the lawmaker. “They did not want that to happen again, so it appears that we're going to have a big fight, but believe me, everyone must put the pressure on the Legislature to do the right thing.” {in} inweekly.net

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hours a week to receive food stamps through what is formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Otherwise, they're limited to three months of food assistance in each 36-month period. The work requirement dates back to a 1996 welfare overhaul, but the federal government waived it in 2009 during the economic recession. Now, after unemployment rates have dropped, states are resuming the use of the work requirement. In Escambia County, the areas that will be hit hardest if they aren’t able to meet the requirements, will be West Pensacola with 2,218 households on food stamps, Ferry Pass 1,518 households, Brent 1, 463 households , Ensley 1, 451 households and Warrington 1,352 households.

NEXT STEP FOR SEAN’S OUTPOST

State Rep. Clay Ingram / Photo Courtesy of myfloridahouse.gov INGRAM HOUSE BOUND State Rep.

Clay Ingram (R-Pensacola) called Inweekly and other media last Thursday to say he had decided to run for a fourth term. Ingram, who also serves as the president and CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber, had been considered a potential candidate for the Florida Senate should incumbent Greg Evers jump into the Congressional or Santa Rosa County Sheriff races. “After Congressman Miller made his decision and after the Legislative Session concluded, Leslie and I thought

long and hard about what we would do next,” Ingram said. “Being back in Pensacola has reminded me of what’s really important – including spending time with my family and advancing the goals of the chamber.” He said another factor was the anticipated struggle in Tallahassee to ensure Northwest Florida gets a lion share of the BP settlement monies. Ingram chairs the important House Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee and will be part of the budget negotiations over the next year.

“While it was flattering to receive support for a possible Senate race, I believe I can serve this area over the next two years in the House.” State Rep. Clay Ingram

He terms out of the Florida House in the 2018 election cycle. “While it was flattering to receive support for a possible Senate race, I believe I can serve this area over the next two years in the House,” Ingram told Inweekly.

POTENTIAL IMPACT OF FOOD STAMP CHANGE About 17,000 Escambia County

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Last week, the Escambia County Special Magistrate granted a continuance until June 21 on the hearing regarding Sean’s Outpost, the 8.58-acre parcel of land currently being used as a camping site for the homeless, after the property owner followed the county’s development review process. The Escambia County development review process generally has three steps; a pre-application meeting, an initial submittal, and a final submittal before a development order is issued which allows development of a project to begin. In late January 2014, Sean Outpost’s representatives attended a pre-application meeting. However, representatives did not actually file an application with a site plan. After two years of no activity, other than operating a campsite, the county scheduled the April 5 hearing. On the day of the hearing, the owner filed an application for development review along with a site plan, and the application fee was paid.

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According to county officials, planning and zoning staff will now review the project for any life-safety, sanitation, drainage and wetland impacts. Depending on the initial review findings, a final submittal may be required before a development order is issued. The process typically takes less than 90 days if the submitter is timely in returning necessary additional material. “We are extremely happy that Sean’s Outpost has taken the next step in the county’s development process,” said County Administrator Jack Brown. “We can now respond within the guidelines set in our development review process and work to find a solution for our homeless residents that call the Outpost home.”

BEACH CONGESTION MEETING, APRIL 28 The Escambia County Board of

County Commissioners will host a kick-off meeting for the Pensacola Beach Congestion Management Plan on Thursday, April 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Pensacola Beach Community Church, located at 920 Panferio Drive. The board is seeking public input to develop a long-term capital improvement plan, with a goal of relieving traffic congestion and improving pedestrian safety on Pensacola Beach. Potential projects include, but are not limited to: -Dual right turn lanes into the Casino Beach parking lot at Sidelines -Coordinated pedestrian signal at Flounder’s crosswalk -Evaluation of park-and-ride trolley service -Extension of existing southbound right turn lane onto Fort Pickens Road -Via De Luna Drive/Fort Pickens Road signal timing modification study and recommendations -Bus and trolley route analysis and recommendations -Parking space analysis and recommendations, with a focus on the existing Santa Rosa Island Authority site -Circle K parking lot entrance/exit modifications April 14, 2016

At the meeting, county officials will present the schedule of short-term traffic improvements and gather input from attendees about long-term improvements and community traffic needs.

NOT GOING NATIVE Congressman Ron

DeSantis (R- Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.) currently leads the polls in the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate being vacated by Marco Rubio. He has raised $1.1 million for his campaign in the first quarter of this year, and he has $3.2 million cash on hand. DeSantis visited the Inweekly offices during a recent campaign stop in the area. He was asked about the possibility of a contested Republican National Convention and concerns that the convention rules may be modified. “If the Republican party tries to redo the rules in the middle of the game, I think that’s going to leave millions of people really bitterly disappointed depending on which candidate gets short-changed in that,” he said. “That would be a bitter pill for a lot of people to swallow. No one is entitled to the nomination, but you do have to earn it under the current rules.” DeSantis said the Republican Party leadership has become disconnected from the voters. “They lose touch of a lot of what’s going out in the country,” said DeSantis. “We are the ones that are supposed to believe in taking power out of Washington; we want to limit government, limit spending and all this stuff. We are supposed to be more in touch with the people, because we want to return power to the people.” DeSantis said of some of his Republican colleagues, “When our guys go up there and some of these guys who are neck-deep in the political debate, go native, then it harms us more.” He told Inweekly that he has avoided that trap. “If you actually want to go in the other direction, you’ve got to have a core set of principles, and you’ve got to be in touch with the people that sent you there.” {in}

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.earthdaypensacola.org Join us on Saturday, April 23rd from 10 am - 4 pm at Bayview Park for Earth Day Pensacola celebration and educational forum. The theme this year for Earth Day Pensacola is Energy, Transportation.and Sustainability. Milton, FL 850-626-7188

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Spin City: Celebrating Record Store Day In Pensacola when we say you’re probably going to get a little overwhelmed by the crowd and general excitement of the day, so you’re going to want to know what you’re shopping for before going in.

RSD After Party

THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE RECORD

Any RSD veteran will tell you the good stuff goes quickly. So if you’ve really got your heart set on a particular record, you're going to want to get there early.

DON’T BE A JERK

We all know one bad apple can spoil the whole damn bunch, so make sure you’re not that rotten apple on RSD. Don’t cut in line, don’t get pushy and don’t buy records you don’t really want just to turn around and sell them on eBay.

DON'T MAKE IT A ONE-TIME THING

Revolver Records Owner Eric Jones / Photo by Hana Frenette Everybody’s got their something—and by “something” we mean a thing they totally love and geek out about. If you’ve been reading this paper very long, you’ve probably figured out that Record Store Day is one of our “somethings.” And really, why wouldn’t it be? It’s dedicated to two things we hold near and dear—music and shopping local. We hope that our obsession has rubbed off on some of you, at least a little, these last few years. But if you’re still a newcomer to the Record Store Day (RSD) party, here’s the lowdown on how it all works. For starters, RSD is always celebrated on the third Saturday of April, making it April 16 this year. Since it began in 2007, RSD has worked with artists and labels to offer special and limited-edition releases, mostly on vinyl. Those releases and celebrating the stores that sell them are what RSD is all about. RSD only happens at participating independent record stores—meaning “stand alone brick and mortar retailers” that deal April 14, 2016

primarily in music and not chain stores like Target that sell the occasional vinyl record. Pensacola has two stores that participate annually in RSD—Revolver Records and Music Box—meaning they order the exclusive releases. Even though they aren’t “official” participants, RememberWynn Records also gets in on the RSD fun most years by offering sales on used records and equipment. Some of the releases are extremely limited, while others are a little easier to come by. But no matter what, it’s still a toss-up because the stores aren't guaranteed anything they order. For some this is annoying, but for most RSD fans this is what makes it fun and worth all the fuss. Crate digging is always about the thrill of the hunt, anyway. Now that you know what RSD is all about, here are some tips to help you make the most of it.

MAKE A LIST

We know RSD is an exciting special event, but it’s important to support local record shops year round as much as you can. They’ve always got good stuff coming in, and you don’t even have to wait in line to get it most days. {in}

RECORD STORE DAY 2016 WHEN: Saturday, April 16 DETAILS: recordstoreday.com

LOCAL PARTICIPATING STORES: Revolver Records Doors open on RSD at 10 a.m. 9 E. Gregory St. facebook.com/RevolverFL Music Box Doors open on RSD at 9 a.m. 3960 W. Navy Blvd., #3 facebook.com/musicboxpensacola OTHER STORES: RememberWynn Records 7007 Lanier Dr.

In honor of RSD, Hopjacks Downtown is partnering with Revolver Records and RememberWynn to host a B.Y.O.V. party. They’ve got the turntables, a mixer and speakers, but they want you to bring the vinyl— whether it’s something new you just scored at RSD or an old favorite. The only rules are “no death metal, no gangsta rap and no songs over 10 minutes.” They’ve also got a special beer just for the occasion: Dogfish Head’s official beer of RSD called Beer To Drink Music To. And if you’re curious what an RSD-inspired beer tastes like, Tim Dohms, Beer Director at Hopjacks, told us the beer is “a Belgian-style Tripel made with orange peel, green cardamom, peppercorn and vanilla.” Weather permitting, the event will happen in the Hopshack Courtyard Bar behind Hopjacks.

RSD CELEBRATION AT HOPJACKS DOWNTOWN

WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16 WHERE: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox DETAILS: hopjacks.compensacola

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Reading About Records

Josh Rosenthal was about to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his San Francisco-based record label, Tompkins Square, when he decided to commemorate the occasion by writing a book. “It was a nice, round number,” he said. “I didn’t want to do the usual box set. So I began writing some essays about the unsung musical heroes.” Those essays became “The Record Store of the Mind,” which was released late last year. It’s a mix between a memoir and analysis of music. It’s also possibly the only book to have a soundtrack, as Rosenthal created a chapter by chapter Spotify playlist to compliment it. The Grammy-nominated producer founded the Tompkins Square label after working with Sony Music for 15 years. It was 2005, and the music business was “pretty unhealthy overall,” Rosenthal admitted. “It was the Napster era, a lot of piracy, folks weren’t buying records like they were years prior,” he said. “The heyday was in the late 1990s, and then it started to tank.” Rosenthal stuck with his same “guiding principles” that led him to leave Sony for his own label. “I wanted to engage in things that

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interested me, and I Rosenthal is currently on hoped people would tour promoting “The Record follow suite,” he said. Store of the Mind.” It’s only From his time at fitting that on Record Store Sony to the records Day, he’ll be doing a book he puts out today, signing and DJ set at Grimey’s Rosenthal has a in Nashville. reputation for reOf course, DJ is a role releasing obscure, Rosenthal has experience in. old records in addiIn Stanford, California, he has tion to signing new a half-hour set at the KZSU talent. For Record station at Stanford University Store Day this year, where he plays everything the label is releasing from 1970s Americana to “Beyond the Confeselectronic. sions: Kid Millions “For the show I like to Reworks Harry block things out,” he said of Taussig,” which is his DJ preferences. “I’ll do a a re-imagining of block of ambient experimental American primitive electronic and then some Gerguitar, Rosenthal man psychedelic stuff. I like said. the sets to make sense so it’s His reasoning not a hodgepodge.” behind the reissues Rosenthal still gets a thrill (which include artists from hanging out in record such as Polk Miller stores. His own Record Store and Red Fox ChasDay pick this year (aside from ers) is simple. the album his label is releas“They’re great,” ing) is Bill Evans’ “Some Other he said. “They probTime: The Lost Session from ably haven’t had the the Black Forest.” level of acclaim they “I’m actually in a record deserve … they’re store in Raleigh (North Carounder the radar.” lina) right now,” he said earlier Rosenthal joked this week. “Record stores are that when it comes to his label and the book, my happy place. It’s just you he’s probably just projecting his own musical and what’s in the bins. It’s a tastes, but that’s OK because he’s at least givform of escapism like going to ing business to record stores. the movies or having a good “The only complaint I get from (readconversation with a friend.” ers) is the giant shopping list for rare re“The Record Store of cords they have after the Mind” is for anyone with reading the book,” he the means to buy the book, said with a laugh. Rosenthal joked. But in a way, His own love of it’s very true. early blues stemmed When he started writing from listening to in November 2014, the author famous classic rock said he didn’t intend to share bands. any important message with “It started with the book, but one developed the obvious—when I anyway. was younger I was into “There’s the reality of Led Zeppelin and the tragedy in many cases with Rolling Stones, which led me to a lot of blues artists trying to overcome a and postwar blues like Sonny Boy Williamlot of obstacles, even when son and Muddy Waters,” Rosenthal said. the odds are against them,” “There’s that classic rock pedigree that he said. “The book can be extends to the book.” inspiring on a human interest And although he has a taste for the level.” {in} unique and hard-to-find, he’s very much anti-snob when it comes to music. “I hate music snobs, there’s actually a certain part of my book about it,” he said. “Music DETAILS: tompkinssquare.com or is something that just speaks therecordstoreofthemind.com to your heart. You can dislike something.”

“Record stores are my happy place. It’s just you and what’s in the bins.” Josh Rosenthal

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What’s What

A Guide To This Year’s RSD Releases

From Bowie to Bieber, pretty much everybody has an RSD exclusive coming out Saturday. Well, almost everybody—we’re still waiting on Beyoncé to get in on the action. (Come on B6!) This year in the US alone, there are more than 350 RSD releases. We know a list that long can overwhelm just about anybody, so went ahead and pulled some standouts to help get your wish list started. •David Bowie “The Man Who Sold the World” This picture disc is just one of three RSD exclusives being released to honor the late icon •Patti Smith “Horses Live Electric Lady Studios” A new live version of the classic album, recorded last year in the same studio •Lil Wayne “Tha Carter” and “Tha Carter II” Both albums are being released as 2 LP sets with limited edition Lenticular covers •Mac DeMarco “Another (Demo) One” A 16-track LP recorded in his bedroom ‘Jizz-Jazz’ studios •Johnny Cash “All Aboard the Blue Train” The 1962 record returns to print with 3,000 copies on blue vinyl •Death Cab for Cutie ‘Tractor Rape Chain’/‘Black Sun’ Two live tracks including a Guided by Voices cover, limited to 3,000 copies •Madonna “Like a Virgin and Other Hits” Originally released as an EP in Japan, this collection is making an RSD comeback—on pink vinyl no less ​• Outkast ‘Elevators (Me & You)’ The classic single is getting re-released on glow-inthe-dark 10” vinyl •The Weeknd “The Hills Remixes” Features Eminem and Nicki Minaj, pressed on a 12” vinyl and limited to 4,000 copies •Bleachers “Terrible Thrills, Vol. 2” An all-female reimagining of Bleachers debut album, featuring vocals from Sia, Charli XCX, Tinashe, Elle King, Natalie Maines and Sara Bareilles, limited to 2,000 copies •Albert Hammond, Jr. “Yours to Keep” The debut solo album from The Strokes guitarist will be available on vinyl for the first time, limited to 2,500 copies •Allen Toussaint “Live in Philadelphia 1975” A live album reissue, features bonus material and liner notes by Billy Vera; limited to 5,000 copies •Best Coast ‘Late 20s’ b/w ‘Bigger Man’ A 7" single featuring two previously-unreleased B-sides •Jay Reatard “Blood Visions” A 10th anniversary reissue on red vinyl, with bonus demos *Remember, these are just a few random highlights. Make sure you visit recordstoreday.com for the complete list. inweekly.net

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EARTH DAY LUNCH AND LEARN 11:30 a.m. Earth

Day Pensacola and Ever’man are partnering for two pre Earth Day Pensacola lunch and learn programs. This second event is all about energy—solar and wind. One Guest speaker will be Dan Gardner, Principal/Co-Founder, Compass Solar. Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe, 315 W. Garden St., everman.org or earthdaypensacola.org BACH'S LUNCH 12 p.m. Featuring Pensacola State College Jazz Band. Free. Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. pensacolastate.edu A TASTE OF OUR WORLD 5 p.m. Celebrate diversity featuring local music. Free and open to the public. Voices of Pensacola, 117 E. Government St. events.uwf.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 ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CONCERTS 6-8 p.m. Not Quite Fab (Beatles cover band). Free. St. Christopher's Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. BLUE WAHOOS VS. JACKSONVILLE SUNS 6:30 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 Cedar St. Tickets are $6.97 and up. bluewahoos.com ICE FLYERS VS. HAVOC 7:05 p.m. The Ice Flyers begin their march to a third SPHL President's Cup championship this Thursday when they host the Huntsville Havoc in Game One of Round One. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. $15-$29. pensacolabaycenter.com PSC CONCERT CHORALE AND JAZZ CHOIR 'THE ENTERTAINERS' 7:30 p.m. Spring concert, free.

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FRIDAY 4.15

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. GALLERY NIGHT 5-9 p.m. Explore galleries and businesses featuring the works of dozens of local artists. downtownpensacola.com JOE HOBBS POP-UP AT PALAFOX GALLERY

5-9 p.m. First view of Job Hobbs' "Sunsets and Seashells" series. Palafox Gallery, 15 S. Palafox. thejoehobbs.com STAR GAZING 6 p.m. Gulfside pavilion at Pensacola Beach. Free.

FREE GALLERY NIGHT CONCERT: JAH MOVEMENT REGGAE BAND 6 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2

S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com

PLANETARIUM NIGHT AT PSC 6 p.m. and 7:30

p.m. At 6 p.m. “From Earth to the Universe,” followed by “Pirate Nights." At 7 p.m. look at the night sky while listening to Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon." Tickets are $4 for preschoolers, $5 for k-12 and $6 for adults. "Dark Side of the Moon" are $6 for everyone. planetarium.pensacolastate.edu BLUE WAHOOS VS. JACKSONVILLE SUNS 6:30 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 Cedar St. Tickets are $6.97 and up. bluewahoos.com SUNSET TOAST AT THE TOP 6:30 p.m. $50 per couple. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. pensacolalighthouse.org April 14, 2016

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COUPLES COOK 7-9 p.m. $50 per couple.

Pensacola Cooks Kitchen, 3670 Barrancas Ave. cookingschoolsofamerica.com/pensacolacooks DATE NIGHT DANCING 7:15-8:15 p.m. Learn the basics of several romantic ballroom and country dance styles in a unique group class that keeps partners together. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com ON THE VERGE 7:30 p.m. University of West Florida theatre production. $5-$16. Free for UWF students. UWF, Center for Performing Arts, 11000 University Pkwy. events.uwf.edu DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre Mainstage Production. $12-$30. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com

SATURDAY 4.16

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

Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road, Pace. WALK THE TALK FOR EPILEPSY 8 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Epilepsy Foundation of Florda (EFOF). Blue Wahoos stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. efof.org/upcomingevents THE U.S. FINALS 8 a.m.-until. National cheer competition. $15-$20 per day. $25-$35 for twoday pass. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com. HIKE KENNEDY TO PEADEN BRIDGE 8 a.m. Meet at Kennedy Bridge in Blackwater River State Forest for a 7-mile hike on a section of the Florida National Scenic Trail Sidetrail. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, a hat and a snack/ lunch. Wear walking shoes or boots (no sandals). For more information call 982-9490. 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 PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY BATHE-IN 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bath and nail trim for pups. Prices are by weight range $7-$10 and $5 for a nail trim. Please bring your own towels. Pensacola Humane Society, 5 North Q St. 432-4250, pensacolahumane.org KIDS COOK: SPRING HAS SPRUNG 10-11:30 a.m. For ages 6-9. $20 per child. Next door to Pensacola Cooks Kitchen, 3660 Barrancas Ave. cookingschoolsofamerica.com/pensacolacooks KIDS COOK: SPRING HAS SPRUNG 12-2 p.m. For ages 10-12. $20 per child. Next door to Pensacola Cooks Kitchen, 3660 Barrancas Ave. cookingschoolsofamerica.com/pensacolacooks PARADISE BAR AND GRILL 5TH ANNUAL COBIA PHOBIA TOURNAMENT 3-9 p.m. Paradise Bar

and Grill, 21 Via de Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach. facebook.com/ParadiseCobiaPhobiaBIA TEEN CUISINE SCENE 4-6 p.m. $25 per person. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen, 3670 Barrancas Ave. cookingschoolsofamerica.com/pensacolacooks STAR GAZING 6 p.m. Gulfside pavilion at Pensacola Beach. Free. BLUE WAHOOS VS JACKSONVILLE SUNS 6:30 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 Cedar St. Tickets are $6.97 and up. bluewahoos.com

SUNSET TOAST AT THE TOP 6:45 p.m. $50 per

couple. Pensacola Lighthouse, 208 Radford Blvd. pensacolalighthouse.org TITUS ANDRONICUS STAGED READING 7 p.m. $10 per person. Sluggo's 101 S. Jefferson. For more information, visit setsco.org/first-cityshakespeare. ON THE VERGE 7:30 p.m. University of West Florida theatre production. $5-$16. Free for UWF students. UWF, Center for Performing Arts, 11000 University Pkwy. events.uwf.edu DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre Mainstage Production. $12-$30. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com ARI AND THE ALIBIS 8 p.m. $5 show (extra $5 surcharge for those under 21). Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com GHOST HUNT 8 p.m. $20 per person. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. pensacolalighthouse.org

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WAKE UP HIKE 8 a.m. Meet at the Gulf Breeze

Library parking lot. Check our Meetup site for updates and details and to RSVP, meetup. com/ftawesterngate. Gulf Breeze Library parking lot, 1060 Shoreline Drive. THE U.S. FINALS 8 a.m.-until. National cheer competition. $15-$20 per day. $25-$35 for two-day pass. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com ON THE VERGE 2:30 p.m. University of West Florida theatre production. $5-$16. Free for UWF students. UWF, Center for Performing Arts, 11000 University Pkwy. events.uwf.edu DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER 2:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre Mainstage Production. $12-$30. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com PARADISE BAR AND GRILL 5TH ANNUAL COBIA PHOBIA TOURNAMENT 3-6 p.m. Paradise

Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach. facebook.com/ParadiseCobiaPhobiaBIA SOUNDSIDE SPLENDER 4-7 p.m. Dining and entertainment benefiting Children's Home Society. Tickets are $125 per person. Portofino Island Resort, 10 Portofino Dr., Pensacola Beach. chsfl.org/SoundsideSplendor

MONDAY 4.18

LUNCH AND LEARN 11:30-12:30 p.m. $20 per

person. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen, 3670 Barrancas Ave. cookingschoolsofamerica.com/ pensacolacooks SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Free pasta and drink specials after the run at Fast Eddie's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. Swing, Country, and Ballroom. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com A PRAYER FOR PEACE 7:30 p.m. University of West Florida Singers and Chamber Choir. First Baptist Church of Pensacola, 500 N. Palafox. Event is free and open to the public.

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FIELD TRIP TO DAUPHIN ISLAND WITH AUDUBON SOCIETY Meet by 7:30 a.m. at

Publix Supermarket. For those interested, there will be the option of returning by way of the Mobile Ferry for afternoon birding at Ft. Morgan. The field trip is free, but the ferry and Ft. Morgan have fees. Publix Supermarket, 2180 W. Nine Mile Rd. STRUT YOUR MUTT 6:45 p.m. Join fellow dog walkers for a 45-minute stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and wellbehaved. Walkers meet at entrance to Bayview Dog Park at 20th Ave and E. Lloyd St. BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. The Scenic Heights. Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com JAZZ COMBO AND ENSEMBLE 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. University of West Florida mainstage theatre, 11000 University Pkwy. uwf.edu. ONE ACTS 7:30 p.m. An evening of one-acts from student directors. Free and open to the public. Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. pensacolastate.edu JAMES TAYLOR IN CONCERT 8 p.m. Tickets are $65-$85. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com FOSTER CARE 9:30 p.m. Sluggo's, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/sluggospensacola.

WEDNESDAY 4.20

BLUE ANGELS TOUR 11 a.m. Pensacola

Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. $20 per person. pensacolalighthouse.org PSC STUDENT RECITAL 2:35 p.m. Free. Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. pensacolastate.edu COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS WITH CHEF IRV 5 and 7:30 p.m. $45 per person. Jack-

son's Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox. 4699898 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

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BEFORE I DIE Instal-

lation created by University of West Florida students based on the work of New Orleans artist Candy Chang. On view through May 20. Voices of Pensacola, 117 E. Government St. FROM THE HEART: A SOLO EXHIBITION

Paintings by Margaret Biggs. On view through April 29. Marty Campbell Gallery, 126 S. Palafox.

PAULA TURNER FEATURED ARTIST AT JACO'S BAYFRONT BAR AND GRILLE 2015

PSC Sunset photo contest winner. Jaco's Bayfront Bar and Grille, 997 S. Palafox., jacosbayfrontbarandgrille. com

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ART STUDENTS HONORS Faculty-se-

lected student work represents examples of ceramics, drawings, digital images, graphic design, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture and video produced over the past year. On view through April 29. Pensacola State College Switzer Gallery, 1000 College Blvd., 484-2550. JASMINE HOLMES

Watercolors, winner of Blue Morning Gallery scholarship. On view through April

23. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com MORPHOMETRIC

Photography by Christopher White. On view through April 16. TAG, 11000 University Pkwy., Building 82, Room 206. uwf.edu MIXED BREEDS Watercolor, photography, acrylics, mixed media. On view through April 29. Quayside Art Gallery, 15-17 E. Zaragoza. 438-2363 or quaysidegallery.com UPTOWN DOWNTOWN Bringing

contrasts together visually. On view through April 15. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery. org ABSTRACT ARGO

From the Artel gallery vault. On view through April 15. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery. org MIXED MESSAGES

From the Artel gallery vault. On view through April 15. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery. org A SAMPLING OF ART BY TERRY COVINGTON On

view through April 30. Open Books Bookstore, 1040 N. Guillemard St. openbookspcola.com DO PROCESS An examination of

process and method. On view at the First City Art Center gallery through April 15. 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org ANNUAL MEMBERS' JURIED EXHIBITION

Selected works from Pensacola Museum of Art Members. On view through April 15. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org TSCHACBASOV: INNER VISIONS

Selection of etchings from Russian-born Nahum Tschacbaso. On view through June 4. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org THE WAY WE WORKED 10 a.m. to

3 p.m. Smithsonian Institute traveling exhibit about history of American workers. The exhibition will be on display at the Lillian F. King Museum, located in the Molino Community Complex, 6450 Highway 95A North, Molino, Florida until April 30.

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TAKE ME HOME

Artists can submit up to three works for Artel's exhibit "Take Me Home." The exhibit is meant to explore where we came from. "Our past has brought us to who we are today

and you can go home again, at least in your memory thoughts and imagination. Where do we hail from, treasures from our past, memories of youth...explore that other time, family, friends, joys and tragedies from your past," it states on the website." Works must have been done within the past two years and not previously shown at Artel. Drop off art April 16, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and April 17, 1-4 p.m. Entry fee is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. For more information, visit artelgallery.org. GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL

Artist applications are now open for the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, to be held November 4, 5 & 6, 2016 in Seville Square, in historic downtown Pensacola. Cash prizes totaling $25,000 will be awarded. Jury fee is $40. The deadline for entry is May 31. Artists can apply at: ggaf.org/apply. For more information, visit ggaf.org. WATERBOYZ ART SHOW

Artists of all mediums are invited to decorate a blank skate deck for the Waterboyz Art Show and Silent Auction on May 21. All entries

are eligible for silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit First Ride Foundation. Cost is $15-$20. For more information, visit waterboyz.com.

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

JEWELRY RAFFLE TO BENEFIT QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY

Pieces from Bere' Jewelers will be raffled off to help preserve the Quayside Art Gallery's building. The jewelry is now on display at the gallery, located at 15-17 E. Zaragoza in downtown Pensacola: a beautiful diamond pendant with adjustable

chain, a diamond and sapphire ring and a yellow gold pearl bracelet. And what's great..."It's Your Choice" which item you will win. Each of these items was carefully chosen, and each is valued at over $1,200. Tickets are for sale for $10 each, and all proceeds go to Quayside's building preservation fund. You will not need to be present to win, and the winning item can be shipped anywhere in the United States. Drawing will take place May 6. FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART

PMA is selling 200 tickets for a chance to win $7,400 of Roberto Coin jewelry. Tickets are available for a $50 donation. Drawing will be held at the PMA 6 p.m. on April 22. Winners need not be present to win. For more information, visit pensacolamuseum. org.

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

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calendar all be new pieces— jewelry, pottery, 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 15-17 E. Zarragosa St., quaysidegallery.com

≥Classes & Workshops

SIMPLY ORNATE 9

a.m.-4:30 p.m. A. Blair Clemo will share his unconventional pottery making techniques, which combine hand building, press molding, and wheel throwing. $125 for First City Art Members, $155 for non-members. First City Art Center, 1060 Guillemard St., firstcityart.org. LEVEL II COILED PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY INSTRUCTION 10

a.m.-12:30 p.m. offered on two consecutive Saturdays, April 9 and 16. Cost is $50 per student. For more information, bluemorninggallery. com.

THE ARTISTIC AFFAIR

A series of miniworkshops that will be held the first and third Wednesday of each month. April 20, Natural Found Objects Collage; May 4, Layered Tree Skin Mixed Media; May 18, Highly Textured Fiber Painting and June 1, Heavy Layered Painting on Cardboard. Cost is $40. For more information, contact 429-1222 or visit firstcityart.org. POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays April 14, 2016

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. INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE 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 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 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.

bars & 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 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 Road. facebook.com/ goatlipsdeli

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 4.14 AL MARTIN 6-11

p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Hwy. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The

Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com WB SEARCY 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes.com MICHAEL WHEELER 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 ALEXA & THE RIPPERS 8 p.m. End o'

The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com MAX HAY 8:30 p.m. McGuire's Irish Bar Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

FRIDAY 4.15

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD & CORNBRED 5 p.m.

The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fish-

housepensacola.com 3 AMIGOS DUO 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes. com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Hwy. PAXTON NORRIS BAND 6 p.m.

Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach. paradisebar-grill. com DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com MAX HAY 8:30 p.m. McGuire's Irish Bar Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com KATEGORY 5 9 p.m. Lili Marlene's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BAD HABITS 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com GRAND THEFT AUTO 9 p.m.-2:30

a.m. Apple Annie's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com ALEXA & THE RIPPERS 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

End o' The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SATURDAY 4.16 MIKE MAGAZZINI

12-4 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes.com CURT & FRIENDS

3-7 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com

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culture

by Jennifer Leigh

Breaking Barriers

Photo by Lori Waselchuk It’s not likely to see an art exhibit about prisoners at a quilt show. But when Joyce Cobb, member of Pensacola Quilter’s Guild, saw the documentary “Serving Life,” about a group of inmate volunteers who staff their own hospice inside a maximum security prison in Angola, Louisiana, she knew she wanted to incorporate it into the guild’s 2016 show. “We have our quilt show every other year … this year I was in charge of finding an exhibit to incorporate,” Cobb said. “I was watching the documentary on Netflix about this Louisiana State Prison. There was a new warden in the 1990s and one of the things he did was this hospice program where they trained inmates to take care of other inmates as they’re dying.” While watching the documentary, Cobb noticed a shot of an inmate sitting in front

of a sewing machine working simple quilts. “It was just a glimmer,” she said. “But I wondered … so I Googled ‘Angola hospice program’ and found this exhibit about the program by a photographer, and on a whim I looked her up.” The Philadelphia-based photographer, Lori Waselchuk, has worked for publications such as LIFE, Newsweek, the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. She heard about the Louisiana prison’s hospice program when she was assigned to shoot it for a Louisiana magazine. “I knew from the first day of meeting the hospice caregivers and patients that I wanted to try to make photographs that could show the incredible journey that these men were taking together,” Waselchuk said in an email interview. “The caregivers were able to create a place where

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love and compassion filled the rooms some of their goods to local nonprofits where they were caring for their patients. each year including Habitat for HumanAnd these were the very same rooms that ity, FamiliesFirst Network and Pregnancy were once lockdown cells for patients in Resource Center of Milton. the hospital ward of the prison.” Waselchuk said she was “quite happy” In 2009, Waselchuk presented “Grace to hear from the guild. The exhibit has largeBefore Dying,” an exhibit of photos, text ly been shown at art galleries around the and quilts that tell the story of the hospice country, but she added she thinks the guild program where 85 percent of the inmates will be impressed by quilting work from the there are expected to die in prison. It made inmates. And she hopes that more people its debut inside the Angola prison’s hospice visiting the show will take a second look. chapel. “I would like people to be inspired to “I am inspired by the courage that the learn more about our nation’s corrections incarcerated hospice caregivers showed and justice institutions,” she said. “I'd love their patients every day,” said the photogfor people to realize that people serving rapher. “All the men involved in the hospice time in our nation's prisons are capable of program at the Louisiana State Penitenincredible humanity.” tiary, patients and caregivers, were hurting. Cobb always looks forward to the quilt Most are serving life sentences in prison. shows to see the creations. This year there But they faced their regrets and fears in are 250 quilts on display. order to create a loving space for their “It makes me strive harder to do better patients.” work,” she said. “I remember the first quilt Cobb said the exhibit is a first for the show I ever went to I was mesmerized by guild. With most shows, the art exhibit is a the colors … it just made me feel happy. display of fabric. But she was immediately I have this want to be an artist, and (the drawn to the compassion shown by the inshow) makes me feel like an artist.” mates. In a way, “Grace Before Dying” was Instead of just looking at patterns and a perfect fit, since the quilt show’s theme techniques, Cobb wants folks to leave the this year is “Circle of Friends.” show with a deeper perspective this year. “I think it’s just so meaningful and “Don’t be quick to stereotype people. beautiful,” said Cobb. “Everybody has Everybody, no matter what they’ve done or value. Even if you’re a murderer in prison, haven’t done, still has good qualities,” she you still have worth.” said. “There’s still good in everyone.” {in} While the quilting is a small part of “Grace Before Dying,” Cobb sees at least one similarity between her quilting guild and the hospice program and that’s WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 15 and Saturthe sense of community and day, April 16 compassion, she said. In the 14 WHERE: Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, years she’s been a quilter, Cobb 6655 Mobile Hwy. said what she enjoys most is the COST: $7 for one-day admission, $10 for twocamaraderie. day admission. Children 12 years and younger Quilts can be decorative are free. pieces of art, but they’re also DETAILS: pensacolaquiltersguild.org comforting, which is why Pensacola Quilter’s Guild distributes

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news of the weird TORCH PASSED TO A NEW BODY-MODIFICATION EXEMPLAR Eva Tiamat Medusa, 55, of the Phoenix area, has almost completed her journey (she calls it "transspecieism") to become a "mythical beast"—like a dragon videogame character—through purposeful facial scarring, surgical implants and even removal of both ears. "Tiamat" was born Richard Hernandez before becoming female and now sports such features as reptilian-style skin "scales," green-colored "whites" of the eyes, "horns" on her forehead and, of course, breasts. (However, she is perhaps so far satisfied with one part, as she is still a "pre-op" transsexual.) GOVERNMENT IN ACTION The Pentagon admitted recently that it has no way to know how many parts or devices are in its equipment inventory—except by going through its estimated 30 million contracts (on the textunsearchable electronic database) one by one. For a recent Freedom of Information request from a software developer (for the Pentagon's number of "HotPlug" power-extenders for computers), it quoted a retrieval price of $660 million to cover 15 million hours of work. WAIT, WHAT? (1) The most recent problem with the Defense Department's prospective, ultra-modern F-35 fighter jet, revealed in March, is that its "radar control" sometimes malfunctions and that system updates will not be ready until 2020. In the interim, an Air Force official advised that, as a workaround, the radar could be turned off and then back on again (similar to restarting a glitchy computer). (2) Michael Ford, 36, a U.S. Embassy staff member in London, was sentenced in March to 57 months in prison for having run a "sextortion" email scheme preying on young girls—from his heavily monitored embassy computer workstation, operating undetected for two years. (One workday last April, for example, he sent 800 emails from his desk "phishing" for gullible social media users.) POLICE REPORT Ms. Charli Jones Parker, a teacher and girls' basketball coach at the Pickens Academy (Pickens County, Alabama) was arrested on March 28 and charged with having sex with an underage male student. Her husband, James Parker, a math teacher and coach at Pickens, was arrested two days later and charged with having sex with an underage female former student. The district attorney said the incidents were unrelated and resulted from separate investigations. LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS Inequality on Parade: (1) The city council in Palo Alto, California, trying to retain some of its Silicon Valley non-millionaires, proposed a subsidy plan in March to help with steep housing costs. In a town where tiny homes sell for $2 million (and are immediately knocked down and rebuilt), subsidies will be available even to families earning $250,000 a year. (2) In February, a family court in

by Chuck Shepherd

England reduced the child-support payments from hedge fund financier Christopher Rokos to the mother of his 7-year-old son from the equivalent of about $17,000 a month to about $11,300—though that amount includes more than $1,200 a month for "wine" (perhaps, in case the kid is a handful). LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES In March, Kingdom Church, in the south London district of Camberwell, was fined the equivalent of about $10,900 by the Southwark Council for its amplified music and incessant "loud preaching," ritually performed "almost daily" at around 3 a.m. A spokesperson told the London Evening Standard that the timing was necessary because that is when evil spirits are most likely to be present. SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS Downloads and Uploads: (1) A new weight-loss device being tested in the U.S. ("AspireAssist") is billed as a less-expensive alternative to bariatric surgery, with the ability to evacuate up to 30 percent of recently eaten food from the stomach before digestion. A tube, through a port in the stomach, sucks ("aspirates") the food. (2) Researchers at HRL Laboratories in California, in a recent journal article, reported that test subjects without airplane-pilot knowledge nonetheless performed flight simulations 33 percent better than a control group after the researchers uploaded electrical signals to certain piloting-helpful areas of their brains. THE UNDERRATED GOLDFISH Veterinarian Tristan Rich, in Melbourne, Australia, was credited in March with saving the life of a 9-year-old goldfish ("Bubbles") by removing its brain tumor. Dr. Rich had to first figure out how to keep Bubbles out of water long enough to operate, but finally rigged a contraption to continually splash water over the gills. This was Dr. Rich's second heroic goldfish surgery. (Bubbles' breed was not reported; ordinary goldfish can be purchased for less than $1.) LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Bad enough that Alfonso Mobley Jr., 26, is a "sovereign citizen," self-proclaimed as exempt from obeying laws or paying taxes, but on April 5 he also lost both hands— when a bomb he was working on exploded in Columbus, Ohio. The bomb was made of the same material as that in the November terrorist attacks in Paris. A 2010 FBI report labeled sovereign citizens a domestic terrorist group, but Mobley's associate (who was not hurt) told police the bomb was to be simply a diversion for their planned bank or armored-car robbery. {in}

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