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BYRON DONALDS The congressman made history last week, winning Florida's governor's race to become the state's first Black governor and the first Black Republican elected governor of any state. He beat former Republican congressman-turned-Democrat David Jolly in a contest far tighter than expected when Donalds launched his Trump-backed bid in February 2025. Donalds outraised Jolly by more than $150 million and leaned on a 1.5 million-voter GOP registration edge. Still, Jolly flipped back counties Trump won in 2024, including Miami-Dade, and trimmed margins in parts of the Panhandle. In his victory speech, Donalds acknowledged voters' affordability struggles and promised to address them.

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SHERRI MYERS The former three-term Councilwoman upset incumbent Charles Bare to reclaim her District 2 seat on the Pensacola City Council. Myers won with 1,348 votes to Bare's 1,130, according to unofficial results. Myers, 84, left office in 2022 because of term limits and ran unsuccessfully for mayor against D.C. Reeves, garnering only 13% of the vote in the August 2022 primary. Mayor D.C. Reeves didn't hide his displeasure with Bare, who repeatedly challenged his initiatives. The mayor's PAC, Citizens for Pensacola, supported Myers. She ran on her "Uptown" brand, which she created during her previous stint on the council. FLORIDA HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

For the first time since 1996, the Florida House will enter the 2026-2028 term with 49 Democratic members, its largest caucus since the chamber had a Democratic House Speaker. The Florida House Democratic Caucus includes 27 newly elected members, 22 re-elected incumbents and five new members who won in August primaries. Democrats' gains broke the Republican supermajority in the chamber. The new Democrats come largely from Central Florida, Tampa Bay and South Florida. Orlando-area districts alone account for more than a dozen seats. No Democrats from the Panhandle west of Tallahassee are on the list. Leader-Designate Christine Hunschofsky (DParkland) said the caucus sees "an extraordinary opportunity" to push for "a more affordable Florida" over the next two years. 44

House and Senate on Nov. 3, as voters appeared exhausted and exasperated by Trump, according to an Associated Press Voter Poll. Inflation led the list. Voters blamed Trump's tariffs, the war in Iran and his unkept pledge to lower prices. About two-thirds said his policies worsened the economy. Corruption mattered just as much: more than half called it crucial to their vote. About seven in 10 wanted more congressional checks on the president. About twothirds of Texas voters said Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton lacked the character for the Senate, and six in 10 in South Carolina said Darline Graham lacked experience. The poll also offers a caution for Democrats: only about half of voters view their party favorably.

D.C. REEVES While the Pensacola mayor

bragged to Governor-elect Byron Donalds that Northwest Florida won the election for him, City of Pensacola voters favored Democrat David Jolly by more than 11 percentage points, according to unofficial results posted on Nov. 3. Mayor D.C. Reeves, a Republican, leads a city that disregarded his early endorsement of Donalds and didn't care that he co-chaired Donalds' campaign in Escambia County with State Rep. Michelle Salzman. A week before the election, Democrat David Jolly packed Seville Quarter, while Donalds couldn't fill the parking lot at Jerry's Drive-In.

PAST ELECTION ASSUMPTION District 4

vote tallies bucked assumptions that held in past elections. If a candidate had a hefty lead when early voting and vote-by-mail totals were announced, the margin changed little as precincts reported their totals. However, that assumption didn't hold on Nov. 3. Joe Vinson led Commissioner Ashley Hofberger by eight percentage points at 7:05 a.m. By the end of the night, she had nudged ahead of him by three votes, largely due to a 574-vote margin on Pensacola Beach. After elections staff and the canvassing board processed provisional ballots and the recounts, Vinson went back ahead by 14 votes. We now await the remaining overseas ballots to be counted on Nov. 13. inweekly.net

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MY ELECTION TAKEAWAYS The 2026 election results sent a message to Escambia County's political establishment. Democrats surged, a powerful clerk's endorsement lost its shine, voters shrugged off the Gannett daily's warnings and the library fiasco came due.

DEMOCRATS' MOMENTUM Escambia County voted for Democratic candidates in greater numbers than any election in the past two decades. Democrat David Jolly received 44.37% of the votes cast, which is higher than Andrew Gillum's 40.81% in the 2018 Florida gubernatorial race and Barack Obama's 39.8% in the 2008 presidential race. Countywide, Republican Byron Donalds received 11,238 fewer votes than Gov. Ron DeSantis garnered in 2022 and 11,948 fewer than DeSantis got in 2018. The City of Pensacola turned blue, with Jolly winning 12 of the city's 20 precincts, besting Donalds 13,203-10,658. The Democrats accomplished this despite the city having 2,564 more registered Republicans than Democrats. The Democrats had more energy and worked harder than Escambia County Republicans, who have grown complacent, thinking that wearing a MAGA hat would be enough. Republicans controlled the mayor's office, the state legislative seats and all the county's constitutional officers but failed to get out the vote for their party. CHILDERS' LOST MOMENT Escambia

County Clerk Pam Childers dominated the 2024 election cycle, helping elect Steve Stroberger and Ashlee Hofberger to the Board of County Commissioners. She believed that Stroberger, Hofberger and Commissioner Mike Kohler would implement her agenda. Kohler quickly broke with Childers, and it didn't cost him his re-election. Despite attacks from Childers, State Rep. Michelle Salzman and Hofberger, he easily defeated their choice, Glenn Dorsey, 3,084-1,878 in the GOP primary. In the general election, Kohler defeated Democrat Mathious Robinson 10,605-7,800. We won't know the final results of the District 4 commission race until Nov. 13, when overseas ballots are counted. However, Hofberger may lose her seat to Joe Vinson, who ran without party affiliation. Hofberger heavily touted Childers' endorsement during her campaign. The endorsement appeared to have little impact. November 12, 2026

PNJ'S AMENDMENT WHIFF Florida voters

approved Amendment 3 by 62%. It is the biggest change to the state's property tax system in decades, and most of it takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. For non-school taxes, the homestead exemption rises to $150,000 on the 2027 tax roll and $250,000 in 2028, then adjusts for inflation. The state's Revenue Estimating Conference projected a statewide revenue loss of about $4.9 billion in FY 2027-28, $8.7 billion in FY 2028-29 and roughly $11.8 billion recurring. The Pensacola News Journal repeatedly warned readers that Amendment 3 would force cuts to county and city services, publishing more than 20 articles over the summer. Escambia County voters either didn't care what the Gannett-owned newspaper printed or simply didn't read its online and print editions. Two-thirds voted for the amendment, a higher share than the state's overall percentage. State Rep. Alex Andrade believes voters have been hurting financially and are looking for any relief. He told me, "If you are anywhere close to living month-to-month, you are struggling right now. They were sending a message with their votes."

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LIBRARIES MATTER Voters are not happy with how Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno seized control of the West Florida Public Libraries System. District 4 voters appear to dislike the smear campaign he, his staff and Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger ran behind the scenes against Bradley Vinson, the experienced librarian whom the Library Board of Governance unanimously recommended as the new library services director. Hofberger's aide, Melanie Luna, later resigned, as did Christal Bell-Rivera—the library head Luna, Hofberger and Moreno picked. Moreno tried to keep the controversy out of the news by canceling the Library Board of Governance's meetings for six months. The voters didn't forget, and Moreno's may be the next resignation submitted. Escambia County voters delivered a simple message on Nov. 3: complacency, backroom maneuvering and top-down control carry a political price. Whether officials heed this message will become clear after Nov. 13 when the District 4 count ends. {in} rick@inweekly.net 5

Thank You for Making the Civic Leader Summit a Success!

or three days, Oct. 6–8, Pensacola welcomed civic leaders, innovators, and change makers who share a common goal: building stronger, more vibrant communities. Through inspiring speakers, meaningful conversations, and the exchange of fresh ideas, the Civic Leader Summit brought people together to learn from one another, build lasting connections, and turn inspiration into action.

Voices of Leadership I really enjoyed the Civic Leader Summit and the opportunity to learn from change makers who genuinely care about improving their communities. I was inspired to be in a room full of people who are action-oriented and focused on turning ideas into results. As an elected official, I especially valued learning from other local leaders and the collaborative mindset they brought to the conversations. – Drew Morris, Thornton, CO I had never been to Pensacola before, and I was genuinely impressed. The conference was fantastic, easy to navigate, and full of great speakers! – Erin Rushing, Bentonville, AR

Civic Leader Summit was the best kind of conference - a group of engaged attendees looking to learn and connect each other with the only agenda of creating better communities. The potent mix of those rooted in Pensacola and the Gulf combined with national experts created conversations where new ideas could easily take root and generate tangible momentum in the days, weeks, and months following the gathering.

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I appreciated the melding of national experts with NW Florida regional leaders, movers and shakers, and talent. The Summit highlighted the goal of NW Florida to continue to be, in new ways, a leader in good urbanism, civic engagement, and pursuing big ideas. As somebody who once called NW Florida home, but has now moved out of state, it felt like a wonderful homecoming getting to see how civically minded folks in NW Florida are bringing what’s happening in their corner of Florida, to the rest of the nation. - Jacob Hyman, Steubenville, OH

The Civic Leader Summit was a refreshing reminder that some of the most effective solutions to our communities’ challenges start with conversations across sectors. I came to Pensacola to share how we can turn vacant storefronts into community assets, but left with new relationships, fresh perspectives, and a renewed appreciation for the civic leaders doing the work on the ground. The Summit created the kind of authentic connection and practical idea-sharing that can turn inspiration into action. - Evan Snow, Dania Beach, FL

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It was an incredible few days of learning. – Kara Bloomberg, Pensacola It was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when passionate people come together around the common goal of building stronger, more vibrant communities. I left feeling inspired by the leaders, ideas, and success stories shared throughout the event. – Katie Fox, Pensacola

I love the mix of local speakers and those from other areas. It keeps us honest about where we are in the “process” of change, but also gives us a vision of where we can be 10 years from now. I love having a goal!! The speakers were all new and big-idea people. That was refreshing. Lessons learned countrywide. It broadens my civic awareness and engagement; I always appreciate that. This was my first Civic Leader Summit, and I learned a lot! I was particularly impressed with the Lunch & Learn information about Strong Towns. I want to learn more! I also loved Monti’s vision and work - amazing! I have been telling everyone I know about the fact that we don’t need more buildings - we just need to use the ones we have! I not only learned about leadership and best practices, but I met so many people who will help me move our mission of reducing homelessness by increasing housing inventory.

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One of the greatest things about attending the Civic Leadership Summit was the incredible people I had the opportunity to meet along the way. What started as a gathering of leaders turned into meaningful connections, new friendships, and conversations that inspired me in ways I didn’t expect. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t just about the work we do, but also about the people we meet, the ideas we share, and the encouragement we give one another. – Amanda Borden, Pensacola

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BAPTIST LEADERSHIP CHANGE Baptist

Health Care President and CEO Mark Faulkner will retire June 30, 2027, ending a 34-year career with the Pensacola health system, having spent the last 14 as its top executive. The Board of Directors has named Brett Aldridge, executive vice president and chief operating officer, as his successor, effective July 1, 2027. Baptist announced the change on Nov. 2. Aldridge will be the organization's fifth CEO in its 75-year history. The announcement credited Faulkner with guiding the organization through significant growth and transformation. "It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as Baptist Health Care's President and CEO," Faulkner said. He added he has full confidence in Aldridge and the Baptist team. Aldridge, a Pensacola native, joined Baptist in 2010 with the Andrews Institute Research Foundation. He moved into system leadership roles in strategy and operations before taking his current job in 2023. Baptist says that since then he has delivered top patient satisfaction scores, improved retention, record financial results and the area's only 4-star CMS quality results. The organization also credits him with leading its COVID response and the move to the new Baptist Hospital campus. Board Chair Dave Cleveland said the board followed a "thorough and intentional selection process" and called Aldridge "the clear choice to lead us into the future." Aldridge said his focus will remain on investing in people, strengthening culture, advancing clinical excellence and keeping Baptist a trusted source of care. Baptist described the move as the conclusion of a multi-year succession process. Faulkner and 88

Aldridge will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition.

RED MAYOR, BLUE CITY Mayor D.C. Reeves

celebrated Republican Byron Donalds' victory in the governor's race on Nov. 3. The city he leads voted the other way. Reeves endorsed Donalds at a June 2025 press conference and later co-chaired his Escambia County campaign with State Rep. Michelle Salzman. On election night, he attended Donalds' watch party and posted on Facebook that it had been an honor to support his friend, adding "Let's go Governor-Elect Donalds!!" City voters didn't follow his lead. Democrat David Jolly beat Donalds inside the city limits, 13,203 votes (55.33%) to 10,658 (44.67%), and won 12 of the city's 20 precincts. Jolly's share topped the 53.24% Reeves received in the August primary. Reeves also endorsed Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, whose District 4 race against NPA candidate Joe Vinson remains too close to call as of our print deadline. Hofberger holds a three-vote lead, and she owes it to Pensacola Beach, which she carried by 574 votes. In the rest of the district, Vinson led 12,479 (51.2%) to 11,908 (48.8%). However, after the machine and manual recounts over the weekend, Vinson moved ahead by 14 votes. The Supervisor of Elections office will count the overseas ballots postmarked Nov. 3 on Friday, Nov. 13. Election Supervisor Robert Bender said District 4 has 63 ballots mailed to overseas voters that are still outstanding. Vinson told Inweekly that he is "keeping hope alive and just having patience." Hofberger did not respond to a request for comment.

OTHER LOCAL RACES District 2 Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler defeated Democratic challenger Mathious Robinson 10,034 to 7,770. "I am very blessed that the democrats and NPAs in my district, along with Republicans, came out and voted for me," Kohler said. "There are about 3,000 more votes among Democrats and independents than Republicans in my district. The key thing is, I listen to the people, and I will continue to listen to everyone in District 2." Former Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers reclaimed her District 2 seat from incumbent Charles Bare, 1,348 to 1,130. She said, "I was surprised; I really was. I didn't know what my chances were. But I accomplished what I set out to do, and that was to run on 'Uptown' and brand that name into people's consciousnesses. Citizens for Pensacola picked up on it and used that term, so I felt like it was a successful campaign." Newcomer Boyce White defeated Brian Cole for Jared Moore's District 4 city council seat. "I'm glad to be on this side of things. It was just a grind. It was a 10-month grind," White said. "I thought I'd win with a bigger margin from what I was hearing out there, but my opponent Brian Cole worked really hard. Ashlee Hofberger actually guided him, and she knows how to run a good campaign." STATEWIDE ELECTIONS State Rep. Alex

Andrade says Florida voters used the Nov. 3 election to express financial frustration rather than to choose among individual candidates. Speaking on "Rick's Blog Live," Andrade said Republican Byron Donalds' win over Democrat David Jolly in the governor's race was close and

slow to take shape. Jolly held roughly a 1.5-point lead when early and mail-in votes were posted, but Donalds gained about two-tenths of a point with each Election Day update. His lead did not firm up until after 8 p.m. Eastern, and his campaign had prepared for a recount. Andrade noted the narrow spread among Republican statewide candidates. Sen. Ashley Moody was the top statewide vote-getter in 2018, 2022 and 2026, but the gap between her and the lowest-performing Republican candidate in other statewide races shrank from about 206,000 votes in 2018 to about 175,000 in 2022 and roughly 75,000 this year. He said, "The moral of the story is, it's very good to be Ashley Moody." Amendment 3, the expanded homestead exemptions, passed with about 62% despite opposition from sheriffs, county commissioners and cities. Andrade said renters and commercial property owners should expect higher property taxes, because local governments will likely raise millage rates to offset lost homestead revenue. The two other amendments on the ballot failed. Andrade said the Amendment 3 victory reflected voters feeling squeezed. "Folks really are hurting financially right now," he said, citing gas prices and their downstream effects. He said the outcome had more to do with national conditions than events in Florida.

MATT BAXTER CASE Pensacola Police Chief Eric Winstrom says his department has added a second polygraph examiner and new background-check software in the wake of the arrest of former part-time officer Matt Baxter, who faces child sexual abuse material and voyeurism charges. Last week, Chief Winstrom spoke with Inweekly about the Oct. 26 arrest. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement charged Baxter after serving a search warrant on his home and computer. Baxter had been arrested earlier on a drug possession charge. The chief said the case started as a narcotics investigation. Once it shifted to the sexual material allegations, FDLE ran the entire probe. Winstrom said his first priority was making sure no victim went unidentified. "Is there a local kid associated with it?" was the immediate concern, he said. Parents were alarmed because Baxter had worked security at A.K. Suter Elementary and at Echo Life Church. Winstrom acknowledged the fear but said he had no indication any child in the city was victimized. He stressed that Baxter's charges do not include the sexual abuse of a child. The police chief pushed for a public announcement the moment FDLE called to say Baxter was being taken into custody. The department held a press conference within about 90 minutes. Bringing in FDLE, which also handles such reviews for the Escambia County Sheriff's Office, gave the case an independent set of eyes, he said. At that press conference, Winstrom acknowledged a polygraph test was missing from Baxter's personnel file, which he called an inweekly.net

"anomaly." The Pensacola Police Department (PPD) is now reviewing every personnel record to make sure nothing else was missed in the vetting of its officers. Winstrom said the department has taken two steps over the past year for social media screening. PPD now uses Guardian software, which scans an applicant's social media history, including deleted accounts, and checks whether the applicant has applied to other agencies nationwide. When Winstrom was hired earlier this year, the department had one examiner. The department recognized that polygraph exams are "somewhat subjective" depending on the examiner and the reviewer. A retiree has returned, so two examiners can now review each readout independently and determine whether they agree. Winstrom said PPD regularly turns away candidates who are probably hirable. "If another police department picks them up, that's on them," he said, adding that he wants the agency to be "the gold standard of policing." He said about 170 officers knew Baxter, and everyone was shocked. Drawing on his past work as a child abuse investigator and supervisor of a child sex crimes team in Chicago, he said offenders can maintain a facade for years. He said he took part in arrests of police officers, clergy, teachers and doctors who had cleared background checks. Winstrom also said he spoke at a recent Gulf Coast Kids House fundraiser and urged parents to have blunt conversations with their children.

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tional Airport has finished design work on its new five-gate concourse and security checkpoint, and construction on the checkpoint should begin within the next couple of months, Airport Director Matt Coughlin told reporters at the city's weekly press conference last week. Coughlin said the airport has also agreed on a guaranteed maximum price with its construction manager at risk for the checkpoint. The modernization will add a five-gate concourse, a new checkpoint and a new baggage handling system. Travelers should see little disruption, Coughlin said. The airport plans to keep its five security lanes open and staffed through the TSA while most of the work happens on the far end of the checkpoint. The hardest part will be switching to the new checkpoint, which must happen in about a week while the airport screens 4,000 to 6,000 people a day. Funding for airport projects over the last few years tops $400 million, Coughlin said. That includes about $85 million in current federal and state grants, $110 million from the bond market and $210 million tied to the build-out of the MRO campus. Parking is also expanding. The airport has increased its capacity by 25% in recent years at a cost of about $8 million. A new lot north of the long-term lot has reached 100% design and will add 600 spaces to the current 434, bringing the total to about 4,600. Roughly 60% of passengers November 12, 2026

drive to the airport, Coughlin said. He urged holiday travelers to check real-time lot availability on the airport's website and to arrive two hours before departure. The TSA has paused a national program that let visitors accompany passengers to the gates. Pensacola opted in, allowing up to 50 escorts a day, but the program ran only a couple of weeks before the TSA curtailed it. Coughlin said he does not know why, expects it to resume and wants to restart it once the TSA completes its review. Direct service to Las Vegas remains out of reach. Coughlin said high fuel prices are affecting all airlines' transcontinental routes, and some carriers have said they will not consider such flights until prices stabilize.

FEMA, SBA HELP Escambia County residents

and business owners recovering from Hurricane Isaias can get in-person help from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the deadline to apply for SBA physical damage loans is Dec. 28. The Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. De Soto St., has served as a Disaster MultiAgency Resource Center since Nov. 5. It is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and staffed by FEMA, the State Emergency Response Team and SBA. SBA Business Recovery Center has opened at the Ferry Pass Community Center, 8800 N. Ninth Ave. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can make appointments at appointment.sba.gov. The center will be closed Nov. 26 and Dec. 25 and closes permanently at 5 p.m. Dec. 28. The SBA help follows a Presidential disaster declaration issued Oct. 27 for the storm, which struck Oct. 6 to 12. Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Bay, Holmes, Gulf, Walton and Washington counties qualify for both physical damage loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Businesses and most private nonprofits in adjacent counties, including Baldwin and Escambia counties in Alabama, may apply for economic injury loans only. SBA offers businesses and nonprofits up to $2 million to repair or replace property and equipment. Homeowners can receive up to $500,000 to repair or replace a primary residence. Homeowners and renters can get up to $100,000 for personal property. The rates are as low as 4% for businesses, 3.625% for nonprofits and 3% for homeowners and renters, with terms up to 30 years and no payments for the first 12 months. Economic injury loans cover working capital such as payroll, fixed debts and accounts payable, even without physical damage. Farmers and ranchers are not eligible, except aquaculture enterprises. Physical damage applications are due Dec. 28. Economic injury applications are due July 27, 2027. To apply, use sba.gov/disaster, (866) SBA-HELP or disastercustomerservice@sba. gov. Relay users can dial 7-1-1. Residents who have not applied have about six weeks left before the physical damage deadline. {in}

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"I don't think most people, especially younger people who are just coming out, can even imagine what it's like to be arrested just for being at a bar with other gay people," said documentary interviewee David Richbourg, recalling a police raid on a Pensacola Beach gay bar in the 1970s. "What we were doing was illegal, but we were doing it because that's who we were." These raids on queer-friendly bars like the Yum Yum Tree and the Red Garter took place during the same beach gatherings that helped establish Pensacola as a tourist destination for LGBTQ+ people. Opportunities to connect were especially precious at a time when simply coming together could put the community at risk. Those early gatherings laid the foundation for Pensacola's LGBTQ+ beach celebrations, a Memorial Day weekend tradition that continues today. More than 50 years later, that history is the subject of "ATTN: Emma Jones," a new documentary short premiering at this year's Stamped Film Festival. Through interviews and local archival materials, the film showcases the Emma Jones Society and the people who helped sustain queer community along the Gulf Coast.

WHO IS EMMA JONES?

It all started with a P.O. box and a woman who didn't exist. In 1957, a Pensacola couple, Ray and Henry Hillyer, opened a post office box under the fictitious name Emma Jones. At a time when the Comstock Act of 1873 was still in full effect and receiving queer literature in the mail could attract unwanted attention from authorities, the box offered gay men a discreet way to receive magazines and books without having them delivered to their homes. The Hillyers allowed other LGBTQ+ people to use the P.O. box, creating a social network that became known as the Emma Jones Society. Under this alias, the group began hosting gatherings and exchanging mail. For historian Jay Watkins, the story first surfaced while researching for his book, "Queering the Redneck Riviera: Sexuality and the Rise of 010 1

Florida Tourism." He came across a reference to the Emma Jones Society in "Gay and Lesbian Atlanta," a collection by Wesley Chenault and Stacy Braukman. The brief mention included Billy Jones, an Atlanta drag queen who attended Emma Jones events, and an image of an invitation featuring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in a tender embrace. That invitation was enough to send Watkins looking for more. "The parties weren't advertised in the gay press, at least as far as I can tell," Watkins said. "News spread by word of mouth. The first year they hand-made 50 invitations and 100 people showed up. The second year they made a hundred and several hundred people showed up, and so on." The name Emma Jones offered a layer of discretion, but the society itself was hardly insignificant. Its gatherings brought thousands of people from across the Southeast to Pensacola, including visitors from Atlanta, New Orleans, Montgomery, Birmingham and Tallahassee, driving tourism to the Gulf Coast. For Watkins, documenting the society filled a gap in the historical record. It was also a way to connect with a past he had never known growing up in the region. "I don't know that I necessarily set out with a hope to uncover anything, since a good historian is always led by the evidence," he said. "I grew up in Panama City, and for most of my life I couldn't wait to leave. I struggled with being gay in the 90s and didn't have any good role models. I was writing this book for all the people like me that grew up knowing nothing about the queer past there in North Florida."

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Richbourg remembers finding that community as a young man, long before he understood just how large it would become. At 17, in 1967, he used a fake ID to sneak into the Fiesta Bar at the San Carlos Hotel, where many of the Emma Jones parties took place. He

also saw his first drag show at the hotel's Top of the Town ballroom. Through people he met there, he eventually got to know the Hillyers. "I met Ray and Henry Hillyer at a private party at the beach and got invited to their house for a party soon after," Richbourg said. "Ray and Henry tried to pass themselves off in this community as being brothers. They were not brothers. They were lovers. And of course, they had that post office box, which became the Emma Jones Society." The gatherings became the first gay parties Richbourg ever attended, and they offered a rare opportunity to spend time among other gay people without having to explain or conceal themselves. Over time, the events expanded. "There were many get-togethers at Ray and Henry's home throughout the year, but the Fourth of July on Pensacola Beach was the main time that everybody got together, and it just got bigger and bigger and bigger," Richbourg said. "Suddenly, it was very visible. There were drag queens all dressed up with wigs and feather boas going back and forth across the Bay Bridge in their convertibles. Some people loved it, and other people were aghast." For Richbourg, those introductions grew into lasting friendships and invitations to other cities, connecting him to a regional network that made Pensacola a gathering place for people who might otherwise have remained isolated. He came out to his family at 19 and continued living openly as a gay man in Pensacola, even when doing so came with risks. He met his late partner, Norman, in 1973, when Richbourg was 23, and the two remained together for nearly 50 years. Watkins sees that kind of connection as part of what made the Emma Jones gatherings significant. While the Stonewall Riots of 1969 are often remembered as the defining moment in the gay liberation movement, Watkins points out that communities across the country were finding ways to come together and become more visible well before and alongside it. "It is easy to denigrate a beach party as frivolous or somehow not as important as a march or

violently resisting police harassment," Watkins said. "But the Emma Jones parties brought people together as gay people. Even if some of them went back to their small-town closets, they got to experience being gay with thousands of other people. That's huge." The network built through those gatherings extended beyond the parties themselves. During the AIDS crisis, Richbourg and others drew on those community connections to support people living with HIV and AIDS, helping establish Appetite for Life, a meal-delivery program for people who were sick and needed assistance. "It was very interesting to see the network that Ray and Henry created," Richbourg said. "Because of the Emma Jones Society, we were able to meet people from different cities and share information. In fact, that's how I got to know Gary Little and Garry Bergeron, who started the Red Ribbon Charitable Fund to give back to the gay community." The Red Ribbon Charitable Fund went on to support Appetite for Life and other HIV/AIDS care and prevention efforts in the region. Today, the fund continues to support the local LGBTQ+ community through its sponsorship of Stamped Film Festival, among other projects. Through Appetite for Life, Richbourg and volunteers prepared meals, packed them into ice chests and delivered them to people throughout the Gulf Coast, offering invaluable support during a time when people living with HIV and AIDS often faced isolation alongside their illness. "It was a wonderful time for the gay community to come together and yet another project to be visible and to be doing good," Richbourg said. That commitment to showing up for one another continued through Richbourg's extensive nonprofit work, including as a founding board member of Sunday's Child, a local LGBTQ+-focused grantmaking organization. For Richbourg, Pensacola's LGBTQ+ community and history has never been only about nightlife or beach parties. "I think it's very important for us to show the gay community and the straight community that we are responsible citizens, that we do give back and we're not just here to have a cocktail and go to a tea dance," Richbourg said. "And I'm not criticizing a tea dance or a beach party, but it's not all that we're about." Yet that same growing visibility of Pensacola's LGBTQ+ community also brought increased scrutiny and backlash.

THE EFFECTS OF VISIBILITY

Florida has long marketed itself as a place of leisure and pleasure. But as Watkins explores in "Queering the Redneck Riviera," the state's tourism economy has also been shaped by tensions over what kinds of pleasure are acceptable and who gets to participate. Watkins argues that the tourism industry has often walked a fine line—offering indulgence without pushing too far beyond prevailing social expectations. "Part of the book's argument is that Florida is always trying to strike a balance: allowing enough sin, pleasure or fun that tourists keep coming back, but not so much that you drive away 'the good tourists,'" he explained. "We see this process over and over again but specifically with Emma Jones parties. They had been going for several years, but there was a moment when she became too visible." inweekly.net

Watkins points to the opening of a Pensacola bar by an Atlanta bar owner and the decision to advertise a "Mr. Gay USA" contest on local radio as an important turning point. What had largely circulated through private networks was becoming more public, drawing attention to the scale of the LGBTQ+ community gathering each year in Pensacola. "Suddenly the parties were a problem and had to be shut down," Watkins said. "I'd noticed the same sort of process with queer people, prostitution, gambling and moonshine in Panama City, but it was the Emma Jones parties that really crystallized the relationship between tourism, capitalism, moral entrepreneurship and queer visibility." In July 1974, police raids targeted LGBTQ+friendly establishments in the area, including the Yum Yum Tree on Pensacola Beach and the Red Garter. Richbourg recalls the atmosphere surrounding the crackdown and the people who found themselves caught up in it. "The Fourth of July raid was ludicrous," Richbourg said. "Our own mayor, Barney Burks, ordered the police to go out there and arrest people for lewd and lascivious behavior. There was nothing lascivious going on in that bar that I saw." Richbourg remembers the raids as an attempt to criminalize people for being together. "I don't think any of it held up in court, but that didn't keep our police department from sending a list of names to the local and out-oftown newspapers and TV stations. Those people didn't do anything wrong. We were all there just to have fun, and a lot of people lost their jobs over that," he said. For those involved, the consequences were devastating. A night out with friends could become public record, and a person's identity could be exposed to family members, employers and neighbors without their consent. Over 30 people were arrested that weekend. "Homosexuality was still criminalized," Richbourg said. "What we were doing was not only frowned upon by society, by most of society, certainly most of religion, but it was also illegal. But we didn't choose it. That's who we were, and we needed socialization with likeminded people." Richbourg said he and his partner, Norman, were in a position that allowed them to live more openly than others. They had built a life together and were not dependent on outside employers, but he understood that not everyone had the same security. Despite the raids and the risks of being visible, Pensacola's queer community continued to grow. As more gay bars opened and more people felt comfortable living openly, the gatherings eventually shifted from the Fourth of July to Memorial Day weekend, developing into the celebrations that continue today.

PRESERVING STORIES

That broader history is what "ATTN: Emma Jones" hopes to preserve. For Stamped Film Festival president and documentary co-director Laynie Gibson, preserving the story is especially important as those who experienced the Emma Jones Society firsthand grow older. "Well, one reason is that it's aging," Gibson said of the original Society population. "That's always a concern for anyone interested in archiving and preserving our hisNovember 12, 2026

tory, but especially when it comes to the history of marginalized communities. We know that the histories that receive the most documentation are often those belonging to people with power and privilege. So, if you're part of a counterculture or marginalized community, we have a responsibility to be good stewards of our own histories and to document them." The documentary short, which was funded through a 2025 Sunday's Child grant awarded to Stamped Film Festival, brings together firsthand accounts, interviews and archival materials to trace the story of the Emma Jones Society from its beginnings to the present-day celebrations. The film includes interviews with Watkins and Richbourg as well as accounts such as Deborah Andrews', a drag performer at the Red Garter who also experienced the 1974 police raids. Their accounts provide a window into a period that might otherwise be understood only through newspaper archives and scattered historical references. "Those stories in particular just feel so special to have captured," Gibson said. With a runtime under 15 minutes, the documentary is designed to qualify for short-film categories at festivals around the country, giving Pensacola's LGBTQ+ history an opportunity to reach audiences beyond the region. The project also generated more interviews and archival material than could fit into the final cut, and Gibson hopes those materials will continue to be shared and preserved. "In terms of the surplus footage, you know, this is not stuff that we want to just live in a filing cabinet somewhere forever, because it is so special," Gibson said. Alongside the premiere of "ATTN: Emma Jones" at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, Stamped Film Festival will host a coffee and conversation panel that morning focused on telling and preserving stories. The panel will include Watkins, Rachel Karp (whose work includes the podcast "Cruising" and the book "The Lesbian Bar Chronicles") and members of the 309 Punk Project. Together, they'll discuss different approaches to documenting community history, from academic research to independent and grassroots storytelling. More than anything, Gibson hopes the film will show younger LGBTQ+ people along the Gulf Coast that they are part of a history stretching back generations. "This story is about resilience," Gibson said. "It's about gathering anyway and telling our stories anyway in the face of oppression and in the face of times that feel pretty grim. So, it feels very relevant to share that story today with younger people in our Gulf Coast region, because we're not new here. This is a long, ongoing struggle for visibility and to exercise the right to take up space and to gather and to be together." {in}

STAMPED FILM FESTIVAL

WHAT: An annual LGBTQ+ film festival featuring independent films, panel discussions and community events, including the world premiere of "ATTN: Emma Jones" WHEN: Friday, Nov. 13-Sunday, Nov. 15 WHERE: The Clark Family Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. COST: Free; advance registration is encouraged DETAILS: stampedfilmfestival.com

STAMPED FILM FESTIVAL 2026 SCHEDULE FRIDAY, NOV. 13

"We Are Not Unicorns" (15 minutes) "Italiano" (20 minutes)

Theme: Rules Are Meant To Be Broken "Full Fat" (9 minutes) "Wrinkled Collar" (16 minutes) "Tying the Knot" (6 minutes)

5:30-6:30 p.m. "ATTN: Emma Jones" Premiere

6:15-7:05 p.m. Short Film Block 2

6:45-7:30 p.m. Short Film Block 4

5:30-6 p.m. Short Film Block 1

Theme: Undeniably Dateable "Affirmation" (10 minutes) "Truths" (6 minutes) "My Big Fat Gay Wedding" (11 minutes) "Julie Takes A Walk" (15 minutes, plus a 10 minute Q&A)

7:20-8:30 p.m. Short Film Block 3

Theme: Stamped After Dark "For Jamie" (11 minutes) "True Love" (17 minutes, plus a 10 minute Q&A) "Talk Shit" (13 minutes) "Pussy Papadopoulos: Classified Affairs" (6 minutes)

9 p.m. After Party

At Dorothy's, 309 S. Reus St. Free admission with Stamped wristband

SATURDAY, NOV. 14

11 a.m.-12 p.m. Telling Our Stories Panel Discussion 12:15-1:40 p.m. Feature Documentary 1 "A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint" (86 minutes)

1:55-2:30 p.m. Short Film Block 1

"ATTN: Emma Jones" (15 minutes, plus a 45 minute talkback) Theme: Think Again... "Betty St. Clair" (12 minutes) "Game Over" (14 minutes) "The Orchestra" (18 minutes)

7:45 p.m. Blessing from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 8-9:25 p.m. Feature Documentary 2 "Hunky Jesus" (84 minutes)

SUNDAY, NOV. 15

FAMILY DAY

Featuring Whim Cotton Candy, face painting and a ukulele sing-along with Mr. Mac

1:30-2:20 p.m. Teens Short Film Block 1 "Falling Behind" (14 minutes) "Final Frame" (14 minutes) "Batter Up, Queen!" (14 minutes) "Las Cosas Que Brillan" (11 minutes)

2-2:30 p.m. Kids Short Film Block

"I Wanna Hold Your Hand" (2 minutes) "Stori Strong, Episode 4 - Strong and Surprised: The Birthday Party!" (14 minutes) "Wheels & Roses" (8 minutes)

Theme: Buckle Up "Confession" (7 minutes) "Something Still" (19 minutes, plus a 10 minute Q&A)

2:35-3:20 p.m. Teens Short Film Block 2

2:40-3:10 p.m. Short Film Block 2

3:35-4:30 p.m. Teens Short Film Block 3

Theme: Come As You Are "Top" (15 minutes) "Still Love You" (15 minutes)

3:25-4:15 p.m. Short Film Block 3 Theme: Will You Be There For Me? "The Last Take" (14 minutes)

"Shape Notes" (12 minutes) "This is Texas" (23 minutes) "Feel Love Stand Here" (12 minutes)

"The Fruit Machine: A Space Opera" (7 minutes) "Student (A Queer Memory Across Generations)" (25 minutes) "Showtime" (15 minutes) "Pronouns, LGBTQIA+ and Gender Identity" (11 minutes)

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Supplying Sustainability, Affordability and Community By Jenny Diamond

Reema Eqab and Raylene Solis / Photo Courtesy of Recreation Art Supply

Artists Reema Eqab and Raylene Solis are bringing a new concept to town: Recreation Art Supply, a pop-up centralizing used art supplies and lowering the barrier to entry for local creatives. "Art has the power to inspire people and take people out of their heads, bring them together, and it is important for people to be able to create freely without feeling like this new thing will hinder them in any way," Eqab says. Cost is a common hindrance for current and

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aspiring makers. Learning a new skill, taking an art class or honing an existing interest can be an expensive endeavor. To take an art class at UWF or PSC, for example, there is not only the tuition to consider, but also the price of supplies. Eqab and Solis know these costs might prohibit someone from even attempting to learn a new craft; even outside of formal classes, someone who wants to try out art on their own might be intimidated by the initial requirement of supplies or unsure of where to start.

To address this, Recreation Art Supply (RAS) collects secondhand arts and craft supplies of all sorts and makes them available for low-to-no cost at popup events, classes and upcycling workshops. There are relatively limited options for purchasing supplies in Pensacola, especially for anyone who wants to shop small and avoid chains like Hobby Lobby. Noting these issues of accessibility, and inspired by supply-sharing programs in Mobile and other cities, Eqab and Solis began discussing the possibility of a secondhand art supply program in Pensacola. They debuted RAS as a vendor at Earth Day Pensacola 2026. "We thought an Earth Day event would reflect our mission of sustainability and thought it would be a great way to get out in the community and let people know who we are. We were busy the entire time, and people seemed really excited," said Solis. In May, RAS began collecting used art supplies via donation bin at Jitterbug Beverage Co. Accepted supplies include drawing utensils, paints, paper, sketchbooks, canvases, magazines, jewelry supplies, beads, patterns, textiles, ribbons, sculpting supplies, etc. Not accepted are resins, paints with heavy metals, house paints, clothes or ceramics materials. Solis and Eqab note they've seen a positive response from the community regarding their requests for donations. "Sometimes if someone is taking a class or working on a project, supplies don't get used up or someone doesn't stick with the class for whatever reason, and there is opportunity for those supplies to go to people who might otherwise be unable to purchase them or hesitant to lean into their own creativity," Solis says.

RAS's biggest pop-up event to date was in late August at the Pensacola Liberation Center. Beads and sketchbooks were the most popular and requested items. In addition to providing secondhand art supplies, the creators of RAS are also interested in promoting sustainability and fostering community. One event held in late June at Jitterbug focused on upcycling materials like fabric and plastic bags into twine or plarn (plastic yarn). Going forward, Solis and Eqab hope to expand their project's reach by offering more pop-ups, possibly at local markets, and collaborating with other artists and organizations to host workshops and knowledge-sharing events. While materials themselves can be reused and repurposed, sharing knowledge and skills with others is another form of sustainability that RAS hopes to model. Possible future events include on-the-spot mending workshops and further upcycling lessons. The creators welcome collaboration with other artists and organizations, especially other crafting groups. RAS's founders know that when money is tight and conditions are difficult, art can easily fall by the wayside. Community support ensures that people still have the ability to learn and practice art. "Art is political, the act of creating is political. Our conditions are making people choose between survival and creativity. We want to do what we can to give people access to still create, connect with others and be in community with each other," said Eqab. {in}

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a&e happenings ANIMAL ALLIES CAT AND KITTEN ADOPTION Visit Pet Supermarket 11 a.m.3 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month at 6857 N. Ninth Ave. to meet your furever friend. Visit aaflorida.org for details.

NONPROFITS & FUNDRAISERS

DREAM BIG UNDER THE BIG TOP: AN ELEVATED CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE Fundraiser for Pace Center for Girls is 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1028 Underwood Ave. Details available at facebook.com/paceescambiasantarosa. BARKTOBERFEST Pensacola Humane Society's Barktoberfest is 10 a.m.-4p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at Seville Square. Enjoy vendor booths, contests, dog training demonstrations and more. Details at pensacolahumane.org/barktoberfest. CHRISTMAS SHELTER GIFT DRIVE Wolfgang is gathering 300 gifts for all animals currently at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. You can donate fleece blankets, plush dog toys, cat toys and/or bags of cat food or dog food and treats now through Dec. 19. Drop off locations are: Pensacola Bay Brewery, 225 E. Zaragoza St.; Wisteria Tavern, 3808 N. 12th Ave.; and Perfect Plain Brewing Co. 50 E. Garden St. For more information, visit wolfgangparkandbrews.com. FILL THE MAYFLOWER FOOD DRIVE The annual Fill the Mayflower Food Drive, presented by Coastal Moving & Storage, benefiting Manna Food Bank, is on Friday, Nov. 20. The public is invited to donate nutritious non-perishable food items and monetary gifts (cash, checks and credit/debit cards accepted) from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Dillard's Parking Lot at Cordova Mall (5100 N. Ninth Ave.), between BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse and Regions Bank. Details available at mannahelps.org. ANIMAL ALLIES FLORIDA BINGO Animal Allies Florida hosts bingo twice monthly at Beef 'O' Brady's, 1 New Market St., Cantonment (on Nine Mile Road near Pine Forest Road). The cost is 10 rounds of bingo for $10, with cash prizes for winners. For more information, visit facebook.com/animalalliesflorida. 414 1

CARING & SHARING MINISTRY FOOD DRIVE The Gloria Green Caring & Sharing Ministry is attached to the Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church, 140 W. Government St. The ministry feeds the homeless 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. The ministry's food pantry opens 10 a.m. and also has clothing. Food donations needed are pop-top canned goods, Beanie Weenies, Vienna sausage, potted meat, cans of tuna and chicken and soups. Clothing donations needed include tennis shoes for men and women, as well as sweatshirts and new underwear for men in sizes small, medium and large. Call DeeDee Green at (850) 723-3390 for details.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS PUBLIC MEETING The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting on the renewal of the Ascend Performance Materials discharge permit for Tuesday Nov. 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Tryon Branch Library, 1200 Langley Ave.

ARTS & CULTURE

WE TRIED: PET PORTRAITS Grab a crayon and draw your own pet. No skills required. Then, lounge with adoptable cats at the cat café. Event is 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at Coastal Cat Café, 1508 W. Garden St. Cost is $25. Details at coastalcatpcola.com. A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER UWF Theatre presents this witty musical. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14; and 2:30 pm. Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 82. Tickets are $9-$22 and free to UWF students with their ArgoCard. Visit uwf.edu/cfpa for details.

hood 2:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Events include: plein air in the garden and live music from Hane McLeaish at From the Ground Up Garden, Curiosity Hour at Pensacola MESS Hall, Happy hour at End of the Line Café, The Art of Protest at 309 Punk Project and show at The Handlebar. Visit facebook.com/309punkproject for a full lineup of events. PAINT YOUR PET Sip and paint with The Traveling Painter at Gary's Brewery, 208 Newman Ave. Event is 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Details and tickets at facebook.com/garysbrew. HARVEST & ARTISAN ORCHARD MARKET The market will also feature a kid's craft, "orchard porch" photo area, complimentary cider tasting, special harvest sandwich from the Wisteria Sandwich Shop and live music. The market is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at Wisteria, 3808 N. 12th Ave. READ PENSACOLA The next Read Pensacola group will discuss "Love You to Death" by Jenna Levine 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Café Single Fin, 380 N. Ninth Ave. Details at instagram.com/readpensacola. ARCHAEOLOGY ON TAP University of West Florida Faculty Research Associate William Wilson from the UWF Archaeology Institute discusses HMS Mentor. Discussion is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox St. Details at facebook.com/oddcolony. NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM PREMIERE: 'RETURN OF THE INTRUDERS' Event is 4:157:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 1750 Radford Blvd. Details and tickets available at navalaviationmuseum.org. WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Watch Whose Line is it Anyway live 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets available at pensacolasaenger.com. TABLE TALKS AT THE TRUST: A NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA FOR NW FLORIDA Jess Cragg of the UWF Historic Trust will host this talk 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Voice of Pensacola, 117 E. Government St. Talks are free to attend.

Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets available at pensacolasaenger.com. CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Event is 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets available at pensacolasaenger.com. HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS Home is Where the Art Is, featuring Jasmin Busbee's Accommodations, is a temporary exhibit co-hosted by FPAN and The Art Gallery (TAG). The exhibit is on view at Destination Archaeology, 207 E. Main St. through Nov. 18. Learn more at fpan.us/ events/home-is-where-the-art. MAKE IT LAST AT TAG Six artists ranging in both medium and imagery come together in The Art Gallery (TAG), 11000 University Parkway, to form a unified statement of resistance through mindfulness and rest. Exhibit is on view through Nov. 12. Details about the exhibit available at uwf.edu/cassh/departments/art-anddesign/art-gallery. HOUSE SHOW: 309 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE This exhibition features artists from the 2025 cohort of the 309 Punk Project Artist in Residence Program. Curated by Valerie George and Christopher Satterwhite, the exhibition brings together works made during each artist's residency alongside select pieces gifted to the 309 Punk Archive, preserving their contributions as part of our community's living history. The exhibit is on view through Nov. 29 at Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. ROAD TO REVOLUTION EXHIBIT AT PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF HISTORY "Road to Revolution: Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the American War for Independence" highlights how Pensacola helped shape the outcome of the American Revolution. Developed in partnership with America250, the exhibit explores how a Gulf Coast port played a pivotal role in a global conflict. The exhibit is on display through May 2027. The museum is located at 330 S. Jefferson St. For more information about the UWF Historic Trust, visit historicpensacola.org. THE 72ND ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW The annual juried exhibition is open to all PMA members. On view through Jan. 3. The museum is located at 407 S. Jefferson St. Details available at pensacolamuseum.org.

ENTRECON Two-day business leadership conference is Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13 at Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets at studeri.org/jobs/entrecon.

POP MURAL TROLLEY TOURS Explore UWF Historic Trust's POP Murals on a festive trolley tour followed by a reception at Trader Jon's exhibit in the Museum of History with beer, wine and treats. Tours are every 30 minutes from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. Tickets are $75 for members and $100 for non-members. Purchase tickets online at ecom.roller.app/uwfhistorictrust/popmuraltour/en-us/home.

NEPHEW TOMMY'S BLACK TIE HOUSE PARTY COMEDY SHOW Show is 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets at pensacolasaenger.com.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY MARKET Get a head start on holiday shopping 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Gary's Brewery, 208 Newman Ave. Details at facebook.com/garysbrew.

STEAM2026 STEAM2026 highlights themes of exploration and wonder through investigative contemporary art, interdisciplinary fields of study and unique collaborations. This national exhibition is a communitycentered experience that integrates multifaceted art practices with science, new technologies and thought-provoking research. On view at Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. through Jan. 17. For details, visit pensacolamuseum.org.

NIGHT ON THE TRACKS Multi-venue event celebrating Old East Hill neighbor-

DEREK HOUGH: DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Event is 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Saenger

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West Florida meet at the Ever'man Education Center, 327 W. Garden St. 10:15 a.m. every second Sunday of the month. For more information, visit facebook.com/humanistsofwestflorida.

WEST FLORIDA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETINGS Monthly meetings start at 10:30 a.m. the first Saturday of every month (except March and July) at the Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. Informative lectures and resources to begin your ancestry research. Visit wfgs.org for more information. WEST GARDEN DISTRICT ARTISAN MARKET Shop local vendors and artisans 1-6 p.m. Fridays at Del Mar Plaza, 1617 W. Garden St. For more information, contact info@ub-pensacola.com. TALK TO THE MOON COMEDY CLUB OPEN MIC Weekly comedy open mic is 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Mathison Brewing Co., 500 E. Heinberg St. Signup starts at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Adam Bowles and Russell Douglas. Details available at talktothemooncomedyclub.com. FIRST FRIDAY AT BLUE MORNING GALLERY Visit Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox St., 5:30 p.m. every first Friday of the month for a reception with wine, live music and occasional artist demonstrations. Visit bluemorninggallery.com for details.

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MOVIE NIGHTS AT MUGS & JUGS Mugs & Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway, hosts monthly movie nights. Watch their website for dates and movie announcements at mugsjugsbar. com. All movies are screened 9 p.m. on select Saturdays. CLUB 27 COMEDY SHOW Visit Lili Marlene's at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. on the first and third Sundays of the month for a night of comedy. Doors open at 6 p.m. show starts at 7 p.m. Visit sevillequarter.com for details.

PENSACOLA HERITAGE FOUNDATION LECTURES Learn Pensacola and Northwest Florida history through interesting, informal lectures every other Tuesday at The Wright Place, 80 E. Wright St. Doors open at 11 a.m., and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The lecture starts at noon and lasts one hour. Lecture cost is $5 for non-members and is free to members. Lunches are $12. For reservations, call (850) 380-7759. PENSACOLA CINEMA ART FILM SCREENINGS Pensacola Cinema Art will screen films select weekends during the summer season at 220 W. Garden St. Tickets are $10 and payment is cash only. Visit pensacolacinemaart.com for their complete schedule. PENSACOLA ROSE SOCIETY Monthly meetings are normally 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Pensacola Gar-

den Center, 1850 N. Ninth Ave. Visit pensacolarosesociety.org for more information. BTB COMEDY Watch live stand-up comedy in open mic style 7 p.m. Mondays at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox St. Follow BTB Comedy on Facebook for updates. STAND UP COMEDY WITH PENSACOLA COMEDY CLUB Join the Pensacola Comedy Club 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturday at Betty's on Belmont, 506 W. Belmont St. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit Eventbrite. SCRIPTEASERS Join writers at Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St., for Scripteasers every second Saturday of the month. Visit pensacolalittletheatre.com for details. PALAFOX MARKET Palafox Market is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. The event features local farmers, artists and crafters on North and South Palafox Streets at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand. For updates, visit facebook.com/downtownpensacola. SUNDAY MARKET ON PALAFOX Rain-orshine market is Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Located in downtown Pensacola, between Chase and Gregory Streets in the MLK Plaza. Market features handmade crafts, art, baked goods, international cuisine and fresh produce. Visit smopalafox.com for details.

CABARET DRAG SHOWCASE AT AMERICAN LEGION POST #193 Don't miss Cabaret Drag Showcase every second and fourth Saturday at the American Legion Post #193, 2708 N. 12th Ave. Doors open 8 p.m. Showtime is 10 p.m. For more information, contact show director Taize Sinclair-Santi at taizesinclairsanti@gmail.com. SPIRITS OF SEVILLE QUARTER GHOST TOUR AND LUNCHEON Dine inside Pensacola's oldest and most haunted restaurant and investigate the spirits with actual paranormal equipment at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Tickets are $12 and include a voucher toward Seville Quarter's menu. Tours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Make an appointment by calling (850) 941-4321. AFTER DARK: SEVILLE QUARTER GHOSTS, MURDER, MAYHEM AND MYSTERY TOUR AND DINNER After Dark Paranormal Investigation and Dinner happens inside one of Pensacola's most haunted restaurants with real ghost-hunting equipment 6-8 p.m. Sundays. Listen as your guide weaves tales of ghosts, debauchery, murder, mayhem, paranormal activities, history and more related to Seville Quarter and downtown Historic Pensacola. After your ghost tour, enjoy dinner at Seville Quarter Palace Café, 130 E. Government St. Reservations are required. Call (850) 941-4321. Tickets are available at pensacolaghostevents.com.

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LIVE MUSIC AT FIVE SISTERS BLUES CAFÉ Enjoy live music Thursdays through Sundays at Five Sisters, 421 W. Belmont St. Upcoming dates: The Glen Parker Band 6-10 p.m. Saturdays; Curt Bol Band 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays; John Wheeler 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. FRANK BROWN INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL The 42nd Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival is now through Nov. 15 at various venues along the Florida/Alabama Gulf Coast. Visit frankbrownsongwriters.com for a full lineup and details. GNARLED Show is 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Details and tickets at thehandlebar850.com. OK IMPOSTER Show is 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Details and tickets at thehandlebar850.com. PLEROMA ALBUM RELEASE SHOW Show is 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox St. Details at facebook.com/oddcolony. CHRISSY CHLAPECKA Show is 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Details and tickets at thehandlebar850.com. PACIFIC SUNSETS Show featuring Renee Arozqueta, Snake and the Rabbit and Spider

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Bucket 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at Pacific Kava Bar, 415 W. Belmont St. $7 admission. I SET MY FRIENDS ON FIRE Show is 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Tickets available at thehandlebar850.com.

FREDDY TODD Show is 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Tickets available at thehandlebar850.com. EVAN HONER Show is 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets at vinylmusichall.com.

JAZZ IN THE QUARTER Show is 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at Phineas Phogg's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Details at pensacolajazzorchestra.com.

CREMRO SMITH Show is 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Tickets available at thehandlebar850.com.

LITTLE IMAGE Show is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Tickets available at thehandlebar850.com.

REGGAETON RAVE Show is 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets at vinylmusichall.com.

WAYNE HANCOCK Show is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Tickets available at thehandlebar850.com.

THE REVIVALISTS Show is 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at Hunter Amphitheater. Tickets available at thehandlebar850.com.

PENSACOLA SONGWRITER ROUNDS SERIES Show is 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Tickets available at thehandlebar850.com.

OPEN MIC AT ALGA BEER CO. Country Club is hosted by Brett Patterson of Snake and the Rabbit every Monday night. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m. and music starts at 6:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Visit facebook.com/algabeerco for more details.

THE FAB FOUR: 'A HARD DAY'S NIGHT' Show is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets available at pensacolasaenger.com. CORROSION OF CONFORMITY & THE SWORD Show is 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets at vinylmusichall.com.

MONDAY NIGHT BLUES AT SEVILLE QUARTER The Blues Society of Northwest Florida brings blues to Florida 7 p.m. Mondays at Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Food and drink specials start at 8 p.m. Details are at sevillequarter.com.

PENSACOLA PICK NIGHT AT ODD COLONY Music pickers of all levels are invited to play 7-9 p.m. every last Monday of the month at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox St. Bring your acoustic instrument and jam. Visit facebook.com/oddcolony for details. LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY AT THE DISTRICT Enjoy music and fine dining at The District: Seville Steak & Seafood, 123 E. Government St., every Tuesday through Thursday starting at 6 p.m. The regular weekly schedule is Tuesday Night Jazz with Love Brynnevere, Wednesdays with Platinum Bones and Thursdays Dan Lovelock on the piano. There is also live music on Fridays and Saturdays during happy hour starting at 4 p.m. Visit facebook.com/districtsteaks for details and updates. MUSIC RX: JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED Jazz Pensacola and Escambia County Medical Society present free concerts on the first Wednesday of the month in the cafeteria of Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, 5151 N. Ninth Ave. from 1:30-3:30 p.m. For more information, visit jazzpensacola.com. ROSIE O'GRADY'S DUELING PIANO SHOW Watch the famous dueling piano show 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Rosie O' Grady's at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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a&e happenings NOCHE TROPICAL: LATIN NIGHT AT SEVILLE QUARTER Presented by Latin Flavor Entertainment every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Phineas Phogg's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Visit sevillequarter.com for more information.

FREE WINE TASTING Free monthly wine tasting at Bodacious, 407-D S. Palafox St. 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT GARY'S BREWERY Open mic night is hosted by Renee Amelia 6 p.m. every other Wednesday at Gary's Brewery, 208 Newman Ave. Visit facebook.com/garysbrew for details.

FESTA ITALIANA! Enjoy all things Italian including food, performances and more 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at Fountain Park in Seville Square. Details at buonafortunalodge.org/festa-italiana.

LIVE MUSIC AT WISTERIA Watch live music 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Wisteria Tavern, 3808 N. 12th Ave. Visit wisteriatavern.com for more information.

CCB LOBSTER FEST ROUND 2 Event is 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at Coastal County Brewing, 3041 E. Olive Road. Details available at coastalcountybrewing.com/events.

VIBE IRIE REGGAE: LIVE IN THE COURTYARD Enjoy Vibe Irie Reggae band 4-10 p.m. Sundays at the End O' the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.

PENSACOLA FALL FOOD TRUCK FEST Event is 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Community Maritime Park, 351 Cedar St. Details at apexshowsandevents.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT CALVERT'S Listen to live music 5-8 p.m. Sundays at Calvert's in the Heights, 670 Scenic Highway. Visit facebook.com/calvertsintheheights for details.

ARABIAN NIGHTS AT GARY'S BREWERY Event is 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Gary's Brewery, 208 Newman Ave. Details at facebook.com/garysbrew.

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PENSACOLA EGGFEST Event is 12-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at Hadji Temple, 800 W. Nine Mile Road. Get tickets at pensacolaeggfest.com.

USS UNITED STATES SINKING WATCH PARTY AT SEVILLE QUARTER Watch the USS United States make her final voyage to become the world's largest artificial reef. The live stream will take place 9 a.m. Thurs-

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day, Nov. 12 at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.

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p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at The Well, 42 E. Garden St. Details and tickets at facebook.com/ thewellpensacola.

from The Lost Localz 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Perfect Plain, 50 E. Garden St. Details at facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco.

BODACIOUS TOUR: ASIAN WINE FUSION Sip wines and taste Asian flavors 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Bodacious, 407-D S. Palafox St. Tickets are $99.49 and available at eventbrite.com.

HOPE ABOVE FEAR TEENS CLASS Cooking class for teens 4-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 at Pensacola Cooks, 4051 Barrancas Ave. Tickets available at pensacolacooks.com.

TAILOR MADE WITH CHEF JEREMIAH TAYLOR: WINTER IS COMING Cooking class at Jackson's Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox St. Classes are 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. Classes are $55 per person and includes the cooking demonstration, recipe tastings, wine pairings and take-home recipe booklet. Seating is limited. Make your reservation by calling (850) 777-0412 or email marthaanne@goodgrits.com. A NIGHT IN OLD HAVANA Enjoy salsa dancing, Cuban cocktails, tapas and cigar lounge 7-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at The Well, 42 E. Garden St. Details at facebook.com/thewellpensacola. MEXICAN FIESTA: TAMALES Cooking class is 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Pensacola Cooks, 4051 Barrancas Ave. Ste. C. Tickets available at pensacolacooks.com. 9TH ANNIVERSARY BOOT SCOOTIN' BOOGIE Perfect Plain celebrates nine years with music bingo, beer specials and live music

ANGELENA'S APERITIVO HOUR Enjoy half priced drinks at the bar 4-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Angelena's Ristorante Italiano, 101 E. Intendencia St. Details available at greatsouthernrestaurants.com. DOWNTOWN HAPPY HOUR AT SEVILLE QUARTER Drink specials and laid-back vibes are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. every weekday throughout the entire Seville Quarter complex with $2 off all liquor drinks and $1 off all beer and wine. Must be 21 or older. Visit sevillequarter.com for details. MARTINI MONDAYS AT DOROTHY'S Martini menu with specialty prices at Dorothy's, 309 S. Reus St. Visit dorothyspensacola.com for details. BAR BINGO AT SEVILLE QUARTER Bar Bingo is 8 p.m. Mondays at Apple Annie's at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Bingo is free to play with prizes, giveaways and bar tabs up for grabs for winners. Visit sevillequarter.com for details.

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a&e happenings FIGHTER GAME NIGHT AT O'RILEY'S Gamers unite 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details. BINGO NIGHT AT CALVERT'S IN THE HEIGHTS Play a game (or two) of bingo 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Calvert's in the Heights, 670 Scenic Highway. For more information, visit calvertsintheheights.com. MONDAY NIGHT SPAGHETTI SESSIONS Visit V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox St., 5-9 p.m. Mondays for live music and spaghetti and meatballs from the Monday night menu. MARTINI NIGHT AT THE KENNEDY Every Tuesday, The Kennedy, 1 S. Palafox St., hosts Martini Night, featuring all martinis from the menu for $10 from open to close (4-11 p.m.). TRIVIA AT DOROTHY'S Play trivia 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Dorothy's, 309 S. Reus St. It's free to play, and prizes are up for grabs. Visit dorothyspensacola.com for details. MUSIC BINGO Test your music knowledge 7 p.m. Tuesdays hosted by team trivia at Wisteria, 3808 N. 12th Ave. Visit wisteriatavern.com for details. POKER NIGHT AND BINGO AT O'RILEY'S Visit O'Riley's Irish Pub for poker at 6:30 p.m. and bar bingo 8-10 p.m. Tacos are on special Tuesdays at 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details. LUNCH AT THE DISTRICT The District Steakhouse, 130 E. Government St., is open for special lunch seatings the third Friday of the month. Enjoy a $5 martini or house wine. Seatings are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations are accepted but not necessary. Details are available at districtsteaks.com. TUESDAY TRIVIA AT PERFECT PLAIN Visit Perfect Plain Brewing Co. for trivia nights 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 50 E. Garden St. Visit perfectplain.com/upcoming-events for details. SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT AT DOROTHY'S Reverse happy hour from 9 p.m.-midnight with other specials Wednesdays at Dorothy's, 309 S. Reus St. Visit dorothyspensacola.com for details. LATIN NIGHT AT SEVILLE QUARTER Get on your feet with a social Latin dance—no partner required—and Latin music 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Phineas Phogg's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Drink specials and music from DJ DavidC continue after the dancing. Details are at sevillequarter.com. TRIVIA WITH JAY AT O'RILEY'S Test your trivia knowledge 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details. COLLEGE NIGHT AT O'RILEY'S Specials with your college ID and music from live DJs. 8 p.m.-midnight Thursdays at O'Riley's Irish November 12, 2026

Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details. KARAOKE THURSDAY AT SIR RICHARD'S Karaoke is 9 p.m. Thursdays at Sir Richard's Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. Visit sirrichardslounge.com for details. TRIVIA AT CALVERT'S IN THE HEIGHTS Take part in trivia nights 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Calvert's in the Heights, 670 Scenic Highway. For more information, visit calvertsintheheights.com. TRIVIA NIGHT Test your knowledge 6 p.m. Thursdays at Wisteria Tavern, 3808 N. 12th Ave. Visit wisteriatavern.com for more information. KARAOKE AT DOROTHY'S Karaoke begins 8 p.m. Thursdays at Dorothy's, 309 S. Reus St. Visit dorothyspensacola.com for details. COLLEGE NIGHT AT SEVILLE QUARTER College night is 8 p.m. Thursdays at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Ages 18 and older are welcome. Free beer pong tournament begins at 10 p.m. Drink specials include $2 bar drinks, $3.50 Fireball shots for ages 21 and older. Cover is $5 for ages 21 and older and $10 for ages 18-20. Details are at sevillequarter.com. TAVERN TRIVIA Trivia is 9 p.m. Thursdays at O'Riley's Tavern, 3728 Creighton Road. Visit orileystavern.com for details. WEEKLY SINGO AT PERFECT PLAIN BREWING CO. Music Bingo Thursdays is 7-9 p.m. at Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. Details are at facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco. TRIVIA NIGHT AT WISTERIA Trivia is 6 p.m. Thursdays at Wisteria Tavern, 3808 N. 12th Ave. Visit wisteriatavern.com for details. THURSDAY BIERGARTEN TRIVIA NIGHT Gary's Brewery Trivia Night is back by popular demand 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at 208 Newman Ave. Test your trivia skills with a glass of beer or wine. Arrive early to grab a spot. For more information, visit facebook.com/garysbrew. THEMED DANCE PARTIES Visit Dorothy's, 309 S. Reus St. Fridays for themed dance parties with DJ Brody P 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Visit dorothyspensacola.com for details. FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR AT SEVILLE QUARTER Visit Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., on Fridays for cold drinks, hot food and great vibes in the End O' the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter. Happy hour begins 11 a.m. Fridays with drink and food specials. SEVILLE QUARTER'S FLIP MY QUARTER Seville Quarter is flipping the script—and a few quarters—with its brand-new happy hour promotion, Flip My Quarter, 6-8 p.m. Fridays throughout the Seville Quarter entertainment complex. When you order a domestic draft beer, well liquor cocktail or house wine, tell the bartender to "flip my quarter." When 19

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FREE POOL Free pool all day Mondays at Mugs & Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. Visit mugsjugsbar.com for details. ON AIR LIVE BAND KARAOKE Live out your rockstar dreams 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., hosted by Craig Stahl. Details are at sevillequarter.com. KARAOKE AT O'RILEY'S UPTOWN Karaoke is 9 p.m. Tuesdays at O'Riley's Uptown, 3728 Creighton Road. Visit orileystavern.com for details.

WEEKLY SATURDAY BRUNCH Brunch is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Enjoy a $10 bottle of champagne with food purchase. Visit orileyspub.com for details.

COLLEGE NIGHT AT MUGS & JUGS Food trucks, specials with college ID 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays at Mugs & Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. Visit mugsjugsbar.com for details.

LIVE DJ AT O'RILEY'S Dance to live DJ 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details.

KING AND QUEENS TUESDAY KARAOKE Karaoke is 9 p.m. with drink specials. Tuesdays at Sir Richard's Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. Visit sirrichardslounge.com for details.

B.A.R.E. NIGHT (BAR AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE NIGHT) Sunday nights at Seville Quarter belong to hospitality industry. Head to End O' the Alley at Seville Quarter 7 p.m. Sundays for B.A.R.E. Night. Not a member yet? Stop by and sign up for your B.A.R.E. Card, and start enjoying the benefits immediately.

KARAOKE AT SEVILLE QUARTER Karaoke is nightly Wednesday-Sunday at Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Enjoy drink specials and a no-judgement zone, where everyone is welcome to the mic. Details are at sevillequarter.com.

FREE POOL AND BAR BINGO AT O'RILEY'S TAVERN Enjoy free pool all day and play bar bingo 8 p.m. Sundays at O'Riley's Tavern, 3728 Creighton Road. Details are at orileystavern.com.

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LADIES NIGHT KARAOKE AT SIR RICHARD'S Ladies Night is 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Mondays at Sir Richard's Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. Visit sirrichardslounge.com for details.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT CAFÉ SINGLE FIN Partake in brunch specials, full café menu, espressos and bottomless mimosas until 1 p.m. Sundays at Café Single Fin, 380 N. Ninth Ave. Live music begins at 10 a.m. Visit cafesinglefin.com for details. SEVILLE SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday brunch is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Palace Café and Courtyard inside Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., with soup and a salad bar, a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, mimosas and champagne specials. Details are at sevillequarter.com. SUNDAY BILLIARDS Rack 'em up in Fast Eddie's Billiards Room at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., with drink specials and a laid-back, air-conditioned atmosphere. SUNDAY BRUNCH AND KARAOKE O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St., hosts brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Karaoke begins at 9 p.m. Visit orileyspub.com for details. MEN'S NIGHT AT WISTERIA Take part in free darts at Wisteria Tavern 3808 N. 12th Ave. Visit wisteriatavern.com for more information.

KARAOKE AT THE HANDLEBAR Karaoke starts 9 p.m. Wednesdays at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Visit thehandlebar850.com for details. KARAOKE AT WISTERIA Drop the mic Karaoke starts 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Wisteria Tavern, 3808 N. 12th Ave. Details are at wisteriatavern.com. COLLEGE NIGHT Drink specials with college ID, food truck and live DJ 8 p.m.-midnights on Wednesdays at O'Riley's Uptown Tavern, 3728 Creighton Road. Details at orileystavern.com. WHISKEY WEDNESDAY KARAOKE Karaoke starts 8 p.m.-midnight. Wednesdays at Mugs & Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. Visit mugsjugsbar.com for details. FEUD Trivia hosted by team trivia 6 p.m. Sundays at Wisteria, 3808 N. 12th Ave. Visit wisteriatavern.com for more information. SUNDAY KARAOKE WITH KJ NICK Sunday Funday karaoke is 8 p.m. Sundays at Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. MUSIC BINGO AT SIR RICHARD'S Music bingo begins 8 p.m. Sundays at Sir Richard's Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. Visit sirrichardslounge.com for details. for more listings visit inweekly.net inweekly.net

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chor doesn't work by weight alone. Some of its holding power comes from how its blades dig into the seabed. A heavy anchor sitting on smooth rock is useless; a lighter anchor that catches in mud or sand can hold a massive vessel against storms. So the anchor's value resides as much in its grip as its mass. Regard this as a useful metaphor, Taurus. Don't try to hold yourself in place through sheer gravity, with accumulated possessions and commitments piling up like ballast. You need to hook yourself into a strong foundation.

Who fights tenderly for people in need to be safe and free? GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20): Editors of dictionaries continually add new words while retiring obsolete definitions. Language remains vital and wild because it adapts to shifting realities. In that spirit, I invite you to eagerly edit the words you speak and the concepts you use to interpret your experience. Maybe you've attached labels to yourself that have become outdated. For example, you're "multifaceted," not "scattered." One of your relationships isn't so much "complicated" as "intricate" and "evolving." A feeling you call "confusion" might be more accurately named "curiosity." Fresh vocabulary may unlock intriguing and catalytic possibilities.

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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22): When a Pakistani student named Malala Yousafzai was 11, she became a passionate advocate for female education. Girls had been banned by the Taliban from attending school in her native district. Her tireless work in this righteous cause angered conservatives, and at 15, she was shot in the head by a would-be assassin. Yet she survived and prevailed, redoubled her efforts and at age 17, she became the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Since then, she has continued her quest to aid girls and women, and extended her activism to assist refugees and immigrants. Can you guess her astrological sign? Cancer, of course. Who nurtures and protects so fiercely? Who fights tenderly for people in need to be safe and free? Now is an excellent time to decide how you can be inspired by Malala. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22): During my first show as a lead singer for a rock band, age 19, I was absurdly anxious about hitting every note perfectly. Afterward, a friend critiqued my performance, saying I seemed locked up inside my own head. The next time I took the stage, I sang looser, sloppier and wilder. I focused on connecting with the audience and allowing their enthusiasm to feed my energy. Much better! My technical execution was less than perfect, but I was far more engaging and entertaining. I dare you to apply this lesson to your own life in the coming weeks. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): I advocate giv-

ing people the resources they need when they're experiencing scarcity or deficiency. I also believe that exceptional ability deserves encouragement and support to thrive and ripen. That balance offers a useful way to think about your life right now. You've devoted plenty of attention to the parts of yourself that need help, while giving too little care to the parts that shine. To restore the balance, I suggest you seek out tools, teachers and adventures that will challenge and nurture your talents. A gift that comes naturally isn't a finished achievement. With practice, it can become even more extraordinary.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): Libran poet

Ocean Vuong describes tenderness as a courageous force rather than a sentimental one. Please try out this idea. Imagine the ways that gentle devotion and creative affection mobilize

your most interesting strengths. Explore how your ability to express nourishing kindness empowers you to spawn wonders and marvels. Remember that water, yielding and supple, can reshape mountains and carve canyons. Your tenderness, too, may have the patient power to transform what seems fixed and unyielding.

Feel no obligation to like or praise what hasn't earned it. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): Some of our most powerful medicines come from feared venoms. A compound from the deadly cone snail became a painkiller stronger than morphine. Venoms from vipers and lizards have yielded drugs that treat blood clots and diabetes. The very chemistry that evolved to harm, once understood and transformed, becomes the chemistry that heals. This is your native alchemy, Scorpio. You grasp, as few others do, that the dangerous and the toxic can be transmuted into potent medicine when wrangled with courage and skill. But wait! Stop! None of this will be relevant for you in the coming weeks. Some of your best medicines will be sweet, agreeable, pleasant and filled with light. I invite you to expand beyond your usual attitude and approach. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21): Sagittarian novelist Jane Austen wielded her drollery with aplomb. In a letter to her sister, she wrote, "I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal." Over two centuries later, I still find that joke funny. Jane was a wickedly independent spirit who refused to sugarcoat the raw truth or perform affection she didn't feel. Let's make her your guardian spirit for the coming weeks, Sagittarius. I hope she'll inspire you to leaven your honesty with humor and liberate yourself from the need for people's approval. Can you be blunt and genuine with wit and grace? I think you can. Feel no obligation to like or praise what hasn't earned it. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): Who are

ricorn magician Patti Smith, whose untamed creativity has inspired me for years. At the root of her output as a musician and writer is her disciplined devotion: decades of patient, faithful labor at her craft, never chasing trends, simply doing the deep work year after year. She has been experimental and diligent; iconoclastic and tireless; one-of-a-kind and collaborative. I salute her contributions to my life and encourage you to be inspired by her skillful weaving of hard work and soulful expression.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): Aquariusborn inventor Thomas Edison treated failure as useful information. He tinkered with thousands of materials as he sought a workable lightbulb filament. After each dud, he insisted he hadn't misfired but had just found another way that didn't work. Eventually, his numerous failures cleared his path to creating the lightbulb. In the coming weeks, I propose that you make him your role model, Aquarius. Your inventive, future-facing mind will be at its best when it treats setbacks not as verdicts but as data, clues pointing toward the solution. The breakthrough you're in quest of will come just past the last dead end. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): The painter Henri Matisse said he wanted his art to provide "a soothing, calming influence on the mind." Yet his work shimmered with bold color and daring composition. Joyful vitality spilled out of his creations. For him, serenity wasn't bland. I'd love for you to incorporate his attitude and approach in the coming weeks. There will be no need to choose between excitement and peace. You can attract experiences that are simultaneously stimulating and harmonious. My advice: expect and pursue intriguing adventures that leave your nervous system feeling nourished. HERE'S THE HOMEWORK: What's the smartest gamble you could take? tinyurl.com/b77b77b {in}

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news of the weird STRANDED ASHORE Approximately 200 passengers—mostly American—are stranded in Cambodia after the residential cruise ship they were on canceled its voyage about halfway through its three-year itinerary. The Associated Press reported that on Oct. 27, the MV Odyssey gave passengers just seven hours' notice to vacate the ship, which disembarked from Ireland in October 2024. Villa Vie Residences cited rising fuel costs—from $1,800 to as high as $8,000 per month—as the reason for the abrupt ending to many passengers' dreams for retirement. "Passing the full increase on to residents is not a realistic solution. Our focus now is on supporting residents, crew, and employees," the company said in a statement. [AP, 10/29/26] WAIT, WHAT? An ambulance driver is accused of abandoning a patient en route to a hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, on the evening of Oct. 28, WOIO reported. The driver was transporting a female patient with chest pain to the Cleveland Clinic, got lost and reportedly told her he was finished driving for the day. He then called a rideshare to pick him up. Once the driver, who worked for a private ambulance company, left, a Cleveland EMS unit showed up, provided medical care and took the patient to a hospital. A statement from the private ambulance company stated they are looking into the incident. [WOIO, 10/30/26] HALLOWEEN HIGH JINKS A woman who helped herself to nearly an entire bucket of candy at an Alabama home on Halloween has been fired from her job, AL.com reported. A homeowner's video footage showed two women coming onto a porch and taking the candy left out for trick-or-treaters. One of the two women, who took multiple large handfuls of candy, happened to be wearing a T-shirt with a local restaurant's name on it. The homeowner took note of that and made sure the restaurant was aware of the incident. The restaurant stated the woman who took the candy said she had taken the candy back and apologized, but the homeowner told the restaurant that did not happen. A restaurant spokesperson said, "Lying to us after knowing how important everything is and how important we told her this is to us and to the entire community ... we basically told her that she can no longer be working with us anymore." [AL.com, 11/1/26] QUESTIONABLE JUDGMENT A 42-year-old man drove himself to a police station to report a missing cellphone and ended up failing a breathalyzer, receiving a 90-day driving ban and getting his vehicle impounded in Abbotsford, British Columbia, CTV News reported. According to authorities, around 2 a.m. on Nov. 1, the man went to the police station to report a cellphone that had gone missing after he had left a bar earlier that night. "While at the station, one of our patrol officers observed the man's truck being driven on the sidewalk within the AbbyPD parking lot," a social media post from the department said. "It's not every day that an impaired driver brings him-

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self directly to a police station." No word on the status of the missing phone. [CTV News, 11/1/26] RARE FIND A never-before-seen Georgia O'Keeffe painting valued at $3 million was discovered in a New York apartment, the New York Post reported on Nov. 5. A Rhode Island woman, known only as Betsy, found the 1930 painting, titled "Near Abiquiu, New Mexico," underneath a row of fur coats in her elderly aunt's closet while helping her aunt prepare for hospice. Her aunt—who spent her career as a Foreign Services worker—received the artwork as a graduation gift in 1963 and hung it up through the 1980s; she put it away after being discouraged by a nosy guest, and it stayed in storage until its recent discovery. With her aunt now passed, the painting will go to Christie's to be auctioned off on Nov. 17. Until then, the painting will be on display for a free exhibition. Proceeds from the auction will go to charity and to family members. [New York Post, 11/5/26] QUEEN OF THE BUFFET A red-shouldered hawk was found unable to fly away from a Virginia driveway, KTLA reported on Oct. 30. After checking the bird—named RSHA 26-2599—for trauma, bruising, broken bones and other possible explanations, veterinarians finally figured out why the hawk couldn't take flight. According to a social media post by the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, "The diagnosis: At over 910g in weight, she was too darn fat to fly!" Experts say obesity in wild animals is rare, so they launched an investigation and found that a neighbor's chickens had been disappearing at a shocking rate in the area the hawk was found. The wildlife center said, "This queen was picking off the buffet of easy prey set out before her, eating her fill, and then snoozing in the trees nearby until she was ready to eat again." Experts point to this story as an example of why people should not feed wildlife, intentionally or unintentionally. [KTLA, 10/30/26] THOUSANDS OF RARE ANTS MISSING A nest containing thousands of England's rarest ants was stolen from a nature reserve in Devon, the last place in England this type of ant exists, The Guardian reported on Nov. 2. Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) said a nest typically contains 1,000-5,000 ants. Researchers found a hole in mid-October where the nest had been and saw "clear signs of digging with a spade." The theft was reported to police in Devon and Cornwall. According to Stephen Hussey of DWT, while it's hard to guess a motive for the theft, he said it could have been an effort to place the ants back in their former habitats, or they could have been taken by a collector. The investigation into the missing ants is ongoing. [The Guardian, 11/2/26] {in}

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