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UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA The University of West Florida has surpassed 13,000 in enrollment for the first time in the institution's history, reaching 13,030 students for the Fall 2016 semester. The enrollment growth has been steady in recent years, reaching 12,416 in 2014 and 12,603 in 2015. Graduate students accounted for the largest growth entering Fall 2016, increasing by approximately 20 percent compared to Fall 2015.

Children's Museum, beginning Sept. 18. The offer will kick off with an official Worldwide Day of Play event in partnership with Nickelodeon and "Greater Pensacola Parents" magazine from noon until 4 p.m. Worldwide Day of Play is a day each year during which Nickelodeon takes programming off the air for three hours to encourage children to get out and play.

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were delivered to Central School in Milton this month. Many of Central's students were in dire need of assistance as they prepared for back to school. The members of Woodbine UMC, a congregation in Pace, donated over 200 bags with everything from pencils, crayons, to copy paper.

donated its ticket proceeds from its 7 p.m. showings on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 of the film "Gleason" to help those devastated by the flooding in Louisiana.

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The Winners & Losers staff left town because news of a possible hurricane coming our way. We pieced together this all-winners edition from the notes on cocktail napkins left on their desks.

ZARZAUR LAW P.A. Attorney Joe Zarzaur 8/23/16 10:25 AM

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and his team recently presented the Pensacola Humane Society with a check from donations collected during the firm's August Downtown Pensacola Gallery Night "Legal Graffiti."

DEB MOORE The community activist was given the United Way Service Award at the annual meeting for United Way of Escambia County. The organization thanked 3,637 community volunteers who donated more than 41,738 hours of service to make this work possible. Serving through initiatives such as Day of Caring, Cram the Van and ReadingPals, volunteer labor was equivalent to a $962,884 gift of time.

PENSACOLA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM The University of West Florida Historic Trust will extend Half-Price Sundays to the Pensacola

WOODBINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Over $5,500 in school supplies

DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT Volunteers came together to collect, organize and deliver relief efforts to the victims of Louisiana. The VFW Post 4833, VFW Post 4407, and Casino Beach Bar & Grille were the drop off points. The list of instrumental people included: Janet Watson; Allison and Joe Mercer; Jackie Wilde; Cynthia and David Chamberlain; Ashleigh and Joshua Jenkin; Coreena Breazeale; Glenda Dees; Shawn Vestal; Laurie Hickman; Lisa Black; Nikki and Mike Boland; Trish Keeney; Denise Greenwell; Peggy Morrison; Kimberly Jones; Racheal Kelly; Kirsty Roberg; Desiree and Jay Albarran; Trevan Bowman; Mike Collins; Megan Lewis; Toni Ankrom; Lorie Grefski; Nina Chestnut; Joseph Lanier; Mauri and Brad Harrison; Zachary Crouse; Chris and Katie McIntosh; Dawn Marie Grey; Sherri Bell and Bobbi Miller.

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outtakes

by Rick Outzen

Charley Young

TOUGH DECISION Because of this newspaper, my blog and “Pensacola Speaks” on News Talk 1370 WCOA, I’ve interviewed dozens of national and state leaders and newsmakers. Many times, I don’t get a chance to meet them face-to-face.

I interviewed Florida’s Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera nearly a dozen times after he announced his candidacy to run for the U.S. Senate. We didn’t really meet until Monday, Aug. 29 when he was making a campaign stop with Sen. Marco Rubio. When we did, it was like meeting a long-lost family member.

Carlos, who was born in Spain but is of Cuban descent, served in the Florida House from 2004-2012, rising to House majority leader. In January 2014, Gov. Rick Scott tapped him to be his lieutenant governor after the resignation of Jennifer Carroll.

On July 15, 2015, Carlos announced his candidacy for the 2016 U.S. Senate to replace his longtime friend, Sen. Rubio, who was running for president of the United States.

“As a family, we have decided that I’m running for the United States Senate,” Carlos said when he announced his candidacy. “I’m running so that they can live in the kind of country that gave my Cuban immigrant family the blessings of liberty and freedom that only the United States of America offers.”

He entered what became a crowded Republican field, which eventually included Congressmen Ron DeSantis and David Jolly and businessmen Todd Wilcox and Carlos Beruff.

The lieutenant governor came on “Pensacola Speaks” to differentiate from his opponents. On the radio, Carlos promised to bring the common sense approach to government that has worked so well in Florida to Congress, pledging to cut regulations and taxes.

However, after a year of campaigning, Carlos saw that not only was the GOP primary a muddled mess without any clear frontrunner, but there was a real possibility that the Democrats could win the seat and ultimately control of the U.S. Senate. He made the tough decision to ask Rubio, who had dropped out of the presidential race, to reconsider his decision to forgo another term.

His friend agreed to get in the race.

On Monday after we gave updates on our families, Carlos talked privately with me about that decision.

“I asked Marco, who I have known for over 20 years, to get in the race,” Carlos said. “It was the right thing to do for the good of the country.”

Carlos has no plans for 2018 when he steps down as lieutenant governor. However, there is always a place for someone willing to put the good of his party and country ahead of his own ambitions. {in} rick@inweekly.net

There is always a place for someone willing to put the good of his party and country ahead of his own ambitions.

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50 MILES, 50 DAYS, 50 CAUSES A BIG SUCCESS

Diane Lea / Photo Courtesy Liz Watkins

By Duwayne Escobedo For her 50th birthday, Diane Lea wanted to do something special to celebrate, something memorable.

For her 50th birthday, Diane Lea wanted to do something special to celebrate, something memorable.

Her decision? Ride a bike 50 miles a day for 50 days and highlight 50 causes, a different one each day. She hoped making people aware of each cause might promote action to find treatments or cures. So, she planned to pedal 2,500 miles of back roads from San Diego to Pensacola.

Lea started each day by doing a short video explaining that day’s cause that was posted to her 50 Causes Ride website and Facebook page. She planned to pedal 2,500 miles of back roads from San Diego to Pensacola.

Lea started her “reverse birthday” on June 18 in San Diego, which included scheduled days off, and finished up her mission to give to others with friends and fans at Plaza de Luna at the foot of Palafox Street on Pensacola Bay Saturday, Aug. 20.

“It was a great and amazing feeling,” Lea said. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime deal.”

Her adventure turned out to be rewarding in more ways than one.

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“I cried so much because people got to me in wonderful ways,” she said. “I thought about that cause that day and how people do it. They do it all day, every day, for all their lives. I would ride over another big hill and another big hill and another big hill and think it was nothing compared to what a lot of people go through.”

One of those causes that touched Lea was when she pedaled through Austin on Day 30 of her ride for Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

It causes moles all over babies’ bodies and in the layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord. There is little that can be done and the babies usually survive only a few years.

“People would tell me their stories on how that cause affected their lives,” Lea said. “One lady contacted me through Facebook. She had seen our videos and followed our ride. Her grandson had Neurocutaneous Melanosis. She sent pictures that showed tumors all over his face. I just bawled. People needed to get things off their chest and I was safe to share with. I treasure it.”

Lea, who saved up her money and quit her job as a urology medical tech for her journey, said another woman from New Hampshire told her about her two daughters that have Cystinuria, which creates kidney stones and can result in debilitating pain and even kidney damage. There is no cure. The woman, who was an enthusiastic supporter, told Lea that one of her daughters almost missed her wedding day because she was passing a stone.

Two days before she left on her 50 Causes ride, Lea met Ann, a Brewton resident, who suffered from FacioScapuloHumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). Lea then met Ann’s friend Amy, who lives in San Diego where the trip started out. No treatment exists to slow down or cure the disease but researchers are developing new drugs for FSHD that may become available over the next three to five years.

“I loved that,” Lea said. “They’ve both been very supportive.”

Lea admits she wouldn’t have been able to cycle the country without her friend, Liz Watkins, who drove the 50 Causes RV and

“I had lost faith in humanity but this restored it. People are kind. People do want to do things for you.” Liz Watkins

made the trip with her. Watkins had many responsibilities, including doing the videos, taking photos and maintaining Facebook.

She plans to produce a documentary.

The journey affected Watkins, too.

“I had lost faith in humanity but this restored it,” Watkins said. “People are kind.

People do want to do things for you.”

Lea had a similar experience.

“The ride made me feel that people are good,” she said. “The trip has really shown that. They wanted to get involved. All people want to do something good for others.”

The ride wasn’t all tears. In the Arizona desert with the temp registering 105 degrees, Lea and Watkins rescued an abandoned puppy with some Australian Shepard mix. The puppy was walking in circles in the middle of the road and appeared near death. Watkins named the pup, Phoenix.

Today, Lea reported Phoenix is three time her size and weight at 17 pounds, since they found it. “She’s doing great,” Lea said.

Also, Watkins pointed out that the 50 Causes ride got derailed in Louisiana because of recent catastrophic flooding. It killed 13 people and damaged tens of thousands of homes and businesses.

They spent four days holed up in the New Orleans home of William Watkins, who is Liz’s father. Despite the unexpected break, Lea stuck to her daily routine of pedaling 50 miles each day on a stationary bike in Liz’s childhood bedroom.

Besides creating more awareness for the 50 causes Lea chose, the ride also had many effects on her physically. Her legs went dead on the Apache reservation and she couldn’t move them to pedal.

“I don’t want to sound like a whiny baby,” she said. “But my legs went dead. I am 50 years old. Liz asked me if I wanted to quit? No! That was not an option. There was never any question that I wasn’t going to finish.”

Riding 50 miles a day also caused her to lose 15 pounds and her cycling shorts became baggy, which made it hard for her to cycle. Fortunately, a bike shop sent her new shorts that fit.

“I was rolling around on my seat,” she said, laughing now at the memory. “It was extremely painful on the seat.”

Despite all the ups and downs, Lea is already planning to do the 50 Causes ride again next year.

“I have a huge sense of accomplishment,” she said. “They deserve a lot more than I gave them but I gave them something.”

Watkins isn’t surprised Lea plans to do it all again.

“A lot of people don’t care about other people,” Watkins said. “But they all mean something to her.”

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ARGONAUTS ENTER GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE He believes that the preseason ranking should give the UWF team a lot of confidence. He told Inweekly, "They have a great coach, Pete Shinnick, who has built strong programs before, and most of their roster is compiled of walk-ons and players who have had little to no experience in football at all."

Going forward Anderson believes they will be better than seventh. If that happens, it would be a very special season for the Argonauts.

“It's great that the University of West Florida has joined our conference because they know how competitive we are and how we operate.� Michael Anderson

Photo by John Blackie/UWF Athletics

By William Stagno On Sept. 3, University of West Florida's football team travels to Ave Maria University to play its first game. UWF is one of nine Division II football teams in the Gulf South Conference headquartered in Birmingham, Ala. Inweekly recently caught up with the Assistant Gulf South Conference Commissioner, Michael Anderson, to discuss UWF's chances for success. Anderson was excited about UWF's fielding a football team in the Gulf South Conference.

"It's important to add members in this league that play football. It's a challenge because there are not many universities that can add a football program because of financial issues," he said.

"It's great that the University of West Florida has joined our conference because they know how competitive we are and how we operate. We are excited to have them."

The Gulf South Conference is not a widely known conference, but it is competitive. Its members are among some of the top teams in Division II football. The University of West Georgia, whose record was 12-2 last year, is ranked second nationally, and the University of North Alabama (9-3) ranked 15 in the AmeriSeptember 1, 2016

can Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches' Poll.

Florida Tech, Valdosta State and Delta State also received votes in the poll.

UWF Argos face off against the two top teams in their last two weeks of the season.

They play the North Alabama Lions on Nov. 5 in Florence, Ala. The Argos end the season at home in Blue Wahoos Stadium against the West Georgia Wolves on Nov. 12.

The Gulf South Conference focuses more on conference play and the playoffs rather than bowl games like Division I football.

Anderson explained, "There have been bowl games in the past, but they just haven't been that consistent. Bowl games depend on whether the team decides to go to a bowl game or contend in the playoffs."

This being the Argonauts first year in the conference, they should be considered underdogs, but surprisingly they are not.

"They are picked seventh in the conference in the preseason poll, but I think they will be a lot better than that," said Anderson. "I know they have put a lot of emphasis on making this year a special year."

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The Argonauts are putting themselves in a conference that is challenging and where every team has a goal to make it to the playoffs and fight for a championship.

Anderson discussed the Argos' competition.

"Traditionally North Alabama, they won three straight national titles in the 90's.

Valdosta State has won two national championships in the past 10 years. Delta State goes to the playoffs just about every year. West Georgia is the newcomer coming in recently and winning a couple of titles and going far in the playoffs the last couple of years."

He added, "The success is spread around a lot, which is good for the conference and adds more competition."

The University of West Florida Argos opens its season playing away at Ave Maria University, a small Catholic university outside of Naples, Fla., on Saturday at 11 a.m.

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Federal Courthouse / Photo by Richard Humphreys TIME FOR PRAYER Sen. Bill Nelson

said Monday at a brief press conference in Pensacola City Hall that the repairs of the much-maligned federal courthouse might be delayed for another year.

He met with the media after touring the building with Chief Federal Judge Casey Rodgers. The courthouse was evacuated last year because it was dangerously infested with mold and posed a health risk to federal employees.

"If you notice me wipe my nose from time to time, it's because we went in the old courthouse," said Sen. Nelson.

He explained that the U.S. Senate in April approved spending $30 million to rehabilitate the building. Since then, the House recently voted for the appropriation, but a snag has

developed that could delay the work for another year.

"That's just pure balderdash," he said.

"We will get that administrative hiccup taken care of."

The senator said that he had learned of the issue earlier this morning when flying to Pensacola.

"I found out about it this morning at 5:30 as I was reading my briefing paper as I was on Silver Airways coming to Pensacola to meet with Judge Rodgers," he said. “And what it apparently is, it's kind of a stupid thing."

He explained that a member of Rep. Ander Crenshaw's staff has objected to spending any federal funds on the courthouse until its ownership is transferred to the City of Pensacola next July. Crenshaw

chairs the House Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government and has the ability to waive that requirement.

"We need to get this done before the final appropriations bill is passed," said Nelson. "Hopefully that's by Oct. 1 because that's the new fiscal year for our federal government."

He said, "All you need to do is get reasonable heads together and figure out that you don't want to wait another 11 months."

Sen. Nelson said he had a plan if the reasonable approach doesn't work.

"I suggested to the judge that I would have a prayer session with that particular staff member of the House."

Nelson was also asked about federal funding to combat the Zika virus. He said that both he and Sen. Marco Rubio had sponsored a bill to provide $1.9 billion for the effort, and the Senate had overwhelmingly voted for it. However, the House version had several riders attached to the appropriation, including supporting the Confederate flag and cutting funding for some Planned Parenthood programs. The Senate rejected the amendments.

Sen. Nelson was optimistic that the House would be more open to funding programs to stop the spread of the Zika virus when Congress reconvenes in early September.

"I'm hopeful that the stories of Zika and the real life problems it creates will push the consciences of some of the House members," he said.

DISCIPLINARY DIFFERENCES In 2014, a

city department head called Mayor Ashton Hayward names and was found to have hired staff without going through the proper protocol and procedure. How did the city handle those "violations of insubordination?"

Earlier this year, Mayor Hayward placed his fire chief and deputy fire chief on paid

administrative leave while the Beggs & Lane attorney Russell Van Sickle investigated them.

The allegation that triggered the investigation was Chief Human Resource Officer Ed Sisson complained Fire Chief Matt Schmitt and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover failed to follow "normal hiring protocol for the January 2016 hiring round for new firefighters."

Also among the other five complaints filed by Sisson was he felt Glover had publicly demeaned him during the Firefighters Annual Awards ceremony.

Mayor Hayward chose not to follow the disciplinary procedures established in the HR manual. Instead, he called for an investigation and later fired the chiefs.

However, two years ago, Mayor Hayward took another approach with Neighborhood Services Director Brian Cooper, even though he was directly impacted by Cooper's actions.

On Aug. 8, 2014, Sisson sent Cooper a written reprimand that outlined the undesirable behavior Cooper committed. The letter was placed in his personnel file. The reprimand was the results of Cooper's actions on Aug. 7, 2014, and the discovery that he had hired staff without going through the proper protocol and procedure. According to Sisson's letter, Cooper had been counseled verbally in past for not following the city's hiring protocol.

Sisson wrote: "Specially, you were found to have completed the following undesirable behaviors: •When speaking to the Mayor you addressed him publicly with a derogatory term •After being counseled verbally in the past as to the protocol to follow when filling certain vacancies, you continued to operate outside of the prior discussed parameters.

•Behavior that is unbecoming of a City Official."

Mayor Hayward has treated two of his department leaders differently for similar alleged violations.

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Cooper insulted the Mayor. Deputy Chief Glover made a remark that Sisson believed demeaned him, without naming him.

Cooper got a written reprimand. Glover was put on leave, investigated and fired.

Cooper failed to follow hiring protocol and procedure multiple times. Chief Schmitt decided to forego peer interviews once. Cooper first got verbal counseling, then later a written reprimand. Schmitt and Glover were put on leave, investigated and fired.

In 2015, Cooper and Schmitt requested pay raises. Cooper received a raise.

Schmitt's request was denied.

Schmitt has filed a lawsuit against the City of Pensacola, Hayward, Sisson and City Administrator Eric Olson.

SCHMITT SUES In his federal lawsuit, former Pensacola Fire Chief Matt Schmitt stated that he complained to City Administrator Eric Olson on Sept. 3, 2015, that he felt that Chief Human Resources Officer Ed Sisson was racially discriminating against Deputy Chief Joe Glover regarding the deputy chief's pay.

They met again on Sept. 30. Olson took no action on the complaint and stated that Glover simply needed to move on, according to Schmitt.

On Dec. 4, 2015, Schmitt submitted paperwork to request pay increases for eight PFD employees, including himself. Olson denied Schmitt a raise.

In December, both Schmitt and Glover filed EEOC complaints. On Feb. 2, they were placed on administrative leave. The two men were fired in May. Schmitt alleged that Hayward, Olson and Sisson (Defendants) retaliated against him and acted with "malice and reckless disregard" toward him: •The decision by the City and the other Defendants to retaliate against Plaintiff by refusing a pay raise, subjecting him to a frivolous investigation, placing him on administrative leave, changing the appeals process in the HR Manual, and ultimately terminating his employment, amount to violations of Title VII and § 1981.

•Defendants' retaliatory conduct against Plaintiff has caused him to suffer emotional distress, humiliation, and embarrassment.

•Defendants have acted with malice and reckless disregard toward the Plaintiff and his federally protected rights.

Schmitt asks the Court to: •Issue a declaratory judgment that the employment policies, practices, procedures, conditions and customs of DefenSeptember 1, 2016

dants violate the rights of Plaintiff …

•Grant Plaintiff a permanent injunction enjoining Defendants, its agents, successors, employees, attorneys, and those acting in concert with Defendants …

•Enter an Order requiring Defendants to make Plaintiff whole by reinstating him into the position he would have occupied in the absence of retaliation or awarding him front pay, awarding him back pay (plus interest), nominal damages, lost seniority, benefits, loss of pension, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and post-judgment interest.

•Plaintiff further prays for such other relief and benefits as the cause of justice may require, including, but not limited to, an award of costs, attorneys' fees, and expenses.

EAT WITH THE SEASONS The Palafox

Farmers Market is partnering with the UF/ IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program (FNP), the SNAP-Ed implementing agency in Florida, and Florida Organic Growers' Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) program to conduct special cooking demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3.

"Eat with the Seasons," features UF/ IFAS Chef David Bearl, American Culinary Federation-certified chef for more than 30 years. He will demonstrate seasonal, healthy and easy to prepare market to table recipes using Florida-grown produce right from the market.

The Palafox Farmers Market is located at the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on N. Palafox St. between Wright St. and Garden St. in Downtown Pensacola. The market is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. year round.

The Eat with the Seasons cooking demonstrations are designed to enable participants to taste new items and learn new, healthy cooking methods featuring seasonal, Florida-grown produce, and easy and affordable recipes.

The Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) program is a statewide incentive designed to encourage Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) recipients to redeem their benefits at farmers markets to purchase fresh, healthy foods directly from Florida farmers. At Palafox Market, Florida Organic Growers matches what a SNAP cardholder spends with FREE Fresh Access Bucks – up to $20, every market day. Customers can use them right away or later on to buy Florida-grown fruits and vegetables.

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f you have yet to indulge in the rich cultural arts of Pensacola, you’re missing out. As the fall season begins, so do the anticipated performances of our local opera house, ballet company, symphony orchestra and community theatre.

These nonprofit organizations have been working through the summer to find new ways to push the envelope.

"Trends in dance move so quickly," said Richard Steinert, artistic director for Ballet Pensacola. "Every year we work to find a strong balance between what is trending and

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an adherence to the classical foundation that drives it."

Each year is a brand new list of shows to take in—with a few annual traditions we couldn't do without. Often there's too many experiences and not enough time.

"We are so fortunate to live in an area that has such a diverse arts community, and it can seem overwhelming at times to try and fit everything into your schedule," said Lenae Voellmecke, spokeswoman for Pensacola Little Theatre. "We advise to stick with their favorites, but try something new every now and then."

If you're looking to expand your cultural horizons this season, you can take a sneak peak at what's in store for our annual Fall Arts Guide.

And don't be intimidated, said Jerome Shannon, executive director of Pensacola Opera.

"Think it’s only for the rich and famous? Think again. Our tickets start at only $25," he said. "Don’t know what to wear? Don’t worry. You can wear anything from jeans and a tee to a tux and a gown. All we ask is that you do wear something. Go ahead and take that first step, we promise an experience you won’t soon forget."

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ach year the Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) debuts its roundup of performances, providing cultural experiences and making history as the oldest continually operating community theatre in the southeastern United States.

SHOWS

Time Stands Still

Sept. 9-17 A photojournalist and foreign correspondent work together telling the toughest stories in a world that seems to have gone crazy. When their own story takes a sudden turn, the pair tries to come to terms with a more conventional life.

Dearly Departed

Sept. 23-Oct. 2 Funerals are usually anything but funny, but when the Turpin family tries to gather for their father’s funeral, their dysfunctions overshadow the sad event.

24 Hour Theatre

Oct. 15 The highly anticipated 24 Hour Theatre brings a brand new, original show to the stage after writers, directors and actors put it together in 24 hours.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Oct. 28-Nov. 5 A cult classic comes to life during Foo Foo Festival. See the “Time Wrap” live on the little stage with all of your favorite characters. And yes, audience participation is encouraged.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Dec. 9-18 The famous comic strip characters learn the true meaning of Christmas in this classic story based on the TV special.

On Golden Pond

Jan. 20-29 A couple returns to their summer house on Golden Pond for the 48th year. This time, however, they have a guest — their teenage grandson.

Short Attention Span Theatre Feb. 3-14 A night of six one-act plays. This year is No. 14, which means there are some favorites to look forward to.

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Maureen McNeill

My Fair Lady

March 3-19 See PLT’s take the renowned musical of Eliza Doolittle and her journey to become a dignified lady.

Charlotte’s Web

April 28-May 7 This Treehouse Theatre production tells the classic tale of Wilbur, a prize-winning pig, and his barnyard friends.

Wonder of the World

May 12-20 A discovery in her husband’s sweater drawer sends a woman out on a journey to Niagara Falls, where she meets a string of wild characters.

Footloose

June 2-18 Kick off your Sunday shoes for this musical adaptation of the 1980s movie about a teen moving to a small farm town, shaking things up and getting people to dance.

MEET THE PERFORMERS Maureen McNeill

What do you love most about performing with PLT? I think anybody who is involved would tell you it’s [our] second home. I started doing stuff when I first moved to Pensacola from the D.C. area, and it's just a comfortable place to have a creative outlet and meet new people. There's always new people, but at the same time, lots of familiar faces. It's kind of like our little clubhouse, just a safe space for a lot of fun and creativity.

What is your advice for people who want to perform with PLT, but are too scared to audition?

Everybody has their first audition, and every-

Chantelle Cognevich body did their first show. A lot of times you don't even really know what you're capable of.

This is a great place to feel that out. It's a mix— some people are just starting out and want to talk to people who've been doing it for 25 years.

What is your pre-show preparation?

Lots and lots of sleep if you can. Getting as much rest and drinking as much water as possible, plus boosting up on vitamins. You're just pushing it to the max, and you're in tight quarters with people. Another thing that a lot of people forget is just making the effort to spend a little time with friends and family outside of the theater world. Right before show, it's usually a really intense week and most people have a full-time job, then get home at midnight from the theater. It's nice to take the time to say thanks for cooking dinner or being supportive, or walking the dog when I couldn't.

What is your favorite thing to do in Pensacola when you're not on the stage?

Getting back to the Red Skins fan club. My family is really into it. It’s just this fan club that meets at Shooters at Cordova Lanes, but it’s something I really look forward to. It’s a good fall activity, full of family time and football.

What PLT performance are you most looking forward to this season?

I’m obviously focused on “Dearly Departed” because I’m directing it. I’m also excited about auditing for “Wonder of the World.” Sarah Jessica Parker actually did it when it was on Broadway and it was just so funny.

be nerve racking. But everyone is rooting for you. They want you to do well. They are on your side. It is much easier on the other side of auditions and you get better at handling the nerves just by auditioning as often as you can.

Practice, you know?

What is your pre-show preparation?

I am that person who arrives super early, like 90 minutes before call. I get dressed, get makeup and hair done; then I can take time to get in the right mind space. I do stretches and vocal warm-ups, then listen to music. And it's funny, but I like Eminem "Till I Collapse," especially on a matinee. It gets me energized. Or if I'm wound up and need to calm down, Mumford and Sons is good. But no other musicals or they get stuck in my head.

What is your favorite thing to do in Pensacola when you're not on the stage?

Besides seeing everyone else's shows? I like The Wine Bar. They have wine and Guinness and crème brûlée. And that great soft cheese thing with the fruit in it.

What PLT performance are you most looking forward to this season?

I'm in "Time Stands Still" in PLT's Studio 400, but I can't wait to see "Dearly Departed" on the main stage. It is so funny. And it was the first play I ever did in high school (I worked backstage). I'm also excited for "My Fair Lady" in the spring. It's just such a classic.

Chantelle Cognevich

What do you love most about performing with PLT? I love the sense of community. PLT was the first place I auditioned out of high school (WFHS), and I felt welcome and wanted.

What is your advice for people who want to perform with PLT, but are too scared to audition?

Well, you just have to do it. I was terrified. I have horrible stage fright, and auditioning can

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Ballet Pensacola

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t’s been said many times that Ballet Pensacola is not the average ballet company and every year it rings more and more true. There’s a mix of classic and contemporary each season making the art of ballet accessible to everyone.

SHOWS

Jukebox Time Machine

Oct. 8 Travel back in time with this high-energy performance designed for kids ages 3 to 10 with original choreography by Ballet Mistress Christine Duhon.

Wizards and Warriors

Nov. 10-13 It’s a classic story of good and evil in an enchanted world of spells and wizards.

Original choreography is from Duhon and Artistic Director Richard Steinert.

The Nutcracker

Dec. 16-18 Because no ballet season is complete without “The Nutcracker,” Clara and her Nutcracker Prince return to transport you to a winter wonderland.

Erin Lapaglia-Kottler

Romeo and Juliet

Feb. 3-11 Shakespeare’s tragic love story is told through original choreography from Steinert. In the backdrop of Verona, watch the tale of the star-crossed lovers with the familiar score from Sergei Prokofiev.

Alice in Wonderland

April 7-9 Fall down the rabbit hole and onto the Ballet Pensacola stage, where dancers retell the famous story by Lewis Carroll with more original choreography from Steinert.

Debi Janea

MEET THE PERFORMERS Erin Lapaglia-Kottler

What inspired you to start dancing and what makes you want to continue?

My mom and dad have always told me that even before I could walk, I was moving to music. I started taking dance classes at age 6 and never wanted to stop. For me, dance is like breathing; I can't live without it.

What is your advice to aspiring dancers who want to make a career out of their passion?

Set goals and strive to reach them. Work hard, but try to always stay humble and gracious. Embrace corrections from your teachers. Remember, sometimes things won't go the way you expect or want, but if it's really what you want to do, then stay positive and don't give up.

What's your favorite thing to do in Pensacola when you're not working?

When I'm not at the studio, I like to cross train with aerial yoga and pilates. I enjoy going with my husband and our two dogs to one of the local dog parks or for a nice walk downtown. I always love going to the beach to relax with a good book or even take a dip in the Gulf.

What Ballet Pensacola performance are you most looking forward to this season?

I'm excited about this whole season, but I'm most looking forward to “Wizards and Warriors.” It's a new ballet that our Artistic Director is creating that will be presented during Foo Foo Festival.

Debi Janea

What inspired you to start dancing and what makes you want to continue?

I wanted to dance since I was a little girl.

I begged my mom to put me into ballet lessons. Finally, for my seventh birthday, she put me in classes, and I've loved it ever September 1, 2016

since. It is easy for me to continue because ballet is my passion. It's an art form and a lifestyle that I would never choose to live without.

What is your advice to aspiring dancers who want to make a career out of their passion?

My advice would be to never give up. Keep pushing through those times and always hold on to why you started dancing and why you love it. Part of the reason that ballet is so rewarding is because we devote so much time and effort into trying to perfect something that will probably never be perfect.

What's your favorite thing to do in Pensacola when you're not working?

I love going to the beach. I grew up in this city, and the beach has always been a favorite place of mine. Many of my days are spent riding my bike around the beach or through downtown.

What Ballet Pensacola performance are you most looking forward to this season?

“The Nutcracker” is always one of my favorites. Even though it happens every year, there is always something new to learn or dance and I love that it is a classic and a favorite of Pensacola. I'm also looking forward to “Alice in Wonderland,” because it was one of my favorite stories growing up.

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Pensacola Symphony Orchestra

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usic comes to life through the talents of Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (PSO) musicians. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Maestro Peter Rubardt.

SHOWS

Opening Night!

Oct. 1 Join PSO for their anticipated opening night with guest violinist Bella Hristova. Music includes Dvorák,’s “Three Slavonic Dances,” Op. 46, Nos. 1,2, and 7, Sibelius’ “Violin Concerto”, Ravel’s “Alborada del gracioso”, and Debussy’s “Iberia.”

Kobrin Plays Brahms

Nov. 5 Guest Pianist Alexander Kobrin joins PSO for a night of music. Pieces include “Symphony No. 1” in D major by Bach, “Pulcinella Suite” by Stravinsky and “Piano Concerto No. 2” by Brahms.

Celebrate the New Year

Dec. 31 Ring in New Year’s Eve with the symphony.

Wycliffe Gordon will be performing on the trombone with PSO for an evening of music and celebration.

Tony Chiarito

Beethoven & Blue Jeans

Jan. 14 A returning and popular PSO event featuring the music of Rossini, Ravel, De Falla, Delius Bates and, of course, Beethoven. Pianist Jon Nakamatsu will be performing.

Movie Music of John Williams

Feb. 11 Movie lovers unite for this unique evening of musical scores from the composer who created music for movies such as “Jaws”, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Star Wars.”

Mahler Symphony No. 3

March 4 Mahler’s “Symphony No. 3” will be performed alongside the talents of the University of West Florida’s Women’s Chorus and Pensacola Children’s Chorus.

Russian Spectacular

April 1 Guest William Eddins will be conducting the evening through pieces that include Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances,” suite from “Mlada” by Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 5.”

Bernstein & Beethoven

April 29 Frank Almond will join PSO playing violin for the final show of the season. Music includes “Celestial Night” by Danielpour, “Serenade (After Plato’s Symposium)” by Bernstein and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7.”

MEET THE PERFORMERS Tony Chiarito

What instrument do you play and why?

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Grace Kim / Photo by Ron Cohen Mann I play the French horn. I started my music career in seventh grade in chorus, and the chorus teacher was also the junior high band director. She told me I should play the French horn because I had a “good ear,” meaning, basically, I could sing and carry a tune pretty well. I continue to play horn because the instrument has the most beautiful sound of any wind instrument.

What tips or notes would you give to a first-time PSO patron?

I would tell them to arrive early enough to look around the historic and beautiful Saenger Theatre and to attend the pre-concert lecture that gives information about the music on the program for that concert. If they miss that, they can read about the musical selections in the printed program, about our incredible music director and about the history of the orchestra. After the lecture, they can watch and listen as the musicians on stage warm up— they will be amazed at the very high ability level of the musicians in the PSO. Patrons can expect a sold-out, amazing, moving, exciting, beautiful evening of incredible music.

What is your favorite thing to do in Pensacola when you're not performing?

Conducting and playing in the Pensacola Bay Concert Band, playing golf, and camping at Fort Pickens.

What PSO performance are you most looking forward to this season?

Mahler’s “Symphony No. 3” is an epic work that uses a large orchestra, children's chorus, women's chorus, and soprano soloist. Much of the greatest music written for orchestral horns was written by Mahler.

Grace Kim

was not about to let a 4-year-old loose on the drums. My parents made me do it in the beginning, but it all changed during my late teens. Now I think music is awesome and nothing parallels the feeling of getting up on stage and performing for an audience.

What tips or notes would you give to a first-time PSO patron?

I mean this with so much love and appreciation to those who do this, but there is an unspoken etiquette that when a movement ends, the audience does not clap. But if you do, we’ll still love it. I promise. If you look in the concert program, some pieces have multiple movements, just like an essay has multiple paragraphs. Wait until all movements have ended, or just wait until other people start clapping.

What is your favorite thing to do in Pensacola when you're not performing?

Spending time with my husband, Asher Kelly, who is also a classically trained musician. He is an oboist and we enjoy playing music together.

What PSO performance are you most looking forward to this season?

Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7” in A major, Op. 92, included in the Masterworks concert series.

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Pensacola Opera

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uring it's more than 30-year tenure, Pensacola Opera has transformed from a small grassroots organization to a premier opera company. Talents from all over the country and our own backyard perform each season in a must-see season of shows.

SHOWS

Jukebox Gala

Oct. 15 The gala that lets you experience Pensacola Opera like no other. Enjoy a four-course dinner and drinks while being serenaded by 25 opera arias during a table side concert.

Glory Denied

Nov. 10-13 “Glory Denied” is based on the oral history by journalist Tom Philpott. The opera tells the true story of an American soldier held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam from 1964-1973. This showcase opera is being produced as part of Foo Foo Festival.

Aïda

Jan. 20 & 22 Giuseppe Verdi’s heartbreaking story of forbidden love follows the story of an Ethiopian princess, Aïda, and the young Egyptian warrior, Radamès. The two must decide between their love or loyalties to their respective countries.

Dead Man Walking

March 17 & 19 It’s the Florida premiere of this modern opera that follows the story of a murderer and a woman of God trying to find humanity in the man who committed such a brutal crime. The opera is based on the book

by Sister Helen Prejean, which was also adapted into a movie.

MEET THE PERFORMERS Michael Mayes

What led you to become an opera singer?

I grew up in a trailer in Texas, playing football like most folks do. I sang a lot of gospel music in church, and I ended up my breaking fingers in high school, which prevented me from completing typing classes.

My options for a new class were choir or September 1, 2016

Michael Mayes drama. I had already been singing, so I figured I could get my ‘A' and leave if I did choir. I ended up making the all-state choir and really fell in love with it. I got a scholarship from the University of Texas, and I was able to combine singing and acting. From there I was pretty hooked. I remember the reason I didn't want to join drama in high school was because I thought the kids are weird, and then I realized I was totally one of those people.

What was the first aria you heard and what significance does it hold in your life?

I had no idea what opera even was. We didn't have YouTube back then, and I ended up going to see "Samson and Delilah" at the Fort Worth Opera, and I was thinking to myself, this a bunch of corny nonsense. Of course, I was an 18-year-old redneck, and I had no idea what I was watching. The more I learned about it, the more I loved it. Then I saw "Street Scene" by Kurt Weill—it’s this hyper-romantic German kind of thing, set in America about depression. It covered racism, poverty and infidelity, and for me that was so much more appealing that the things I was exposed to before. There was an American subject, you could see the audience respond immediately. That opera had an enormous impression on me.

What's your favorite things to do in Pensacola when you're not performing?

We don’t get a lot of time here, but we always like to try and visit the beaches. I also try to eat as much fried seafood as possible.

What Pensacola Opera performance are you most looking forward to this season?

I’m definitely looking forward to “Dead Man Walking.” My co-star is an amazing committed performer and I’ve never had a chance to see her do this in person. This is the most performed modern opera in the world right now, with about 50 productions.

Mary Elizabeth Williams / Photo by Susan Beard Whenever I’ve done this show, I’ve always felt like when I walked out of the town, the town was different. You can come into this opera being for the death penalty and when you leave, you might still be for it. But this show just makes you ask yourself “Why do I believe what I believe?”

Mary Elizabeth Williams

What led you to become an opera singer?

As a child, I always sang. My parents were avocational singers, and they introduced me to many genres of music. They encouraged me to take piano lessons and voice lessons and generally supported my extracurricular musical activities for many years.

Although I enjoy all types of music, opera and classical music specifically quickly ignited a passion in me, even at a young age, for two reasons. First, I love the challenge of studying and singing foreign languages.

I live in Milan now with my husband, and speak Italian at home with him. I have also lived in Paris and Wiesbaden (Germany). I am very drawn to multicultural experiences, and opera satisfies my desire to flex my linguistic muscles. Second, I like the musical complexity of opera. Opera provides me an opportunity to sing very technically difficult repertoire, which compels me constantly to learn and grow as a musician.

Singing opera will never be something I can "phone in" and I like that.

What was the first aria you heard and what significance does it hold in your life?

I cannot remember the first aria I ever heard. There are many pieces of music, of all genres, that remind me of people and moments from my childhood. But I can remember very clearly that the first album I bought as a young girl was Michael Jackson's "Thriller.”

You’ve sung leading roles in several Verdi operas. Is he one of your favorite composers?

Yes, Verdi and I get along well. Or, at least I like to think we do. Joking aside, I immensely admire his musical taste, his melodic and rhythmic language, and his wise choices in stories to tell. Vocally speaking, I find that Verdi wrote in a way that stretches the voice, and seems to explore every corner of it. To me, his music is difficult in a good way; singing difficult phrases in Verdi operas encourages me to figure things out, and ultimately become a better technician and steward of my own instrument. This is absolutely not always the case. Some composers leave you worse off than you were when you started.

What about Verdi speaks to the modern-day listener? Why is his music as important today as it was 135 plus years ago?

Verdi, in my opinion, is unique because he was able to infuse an enormous degree of passion in his music while also crafting a melody that was both pleasing to listen to and an interesting (but achievable) challenge for the musician playing or singing it.

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Toasts of the Coasts: a food and beverage series

SEPTEMBER 15

SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR FEATURING FELIPE VILLAVECES

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Dinners are four courses paired with featured beverages, beginning at 5:30 p.m. $65 per person plus tax and gratuity. Seating is limited; reservations are required.

Call 433-9450 to make reservations. For details, visit fishhousepensacola.com.

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Third Times A Charm

by Hana Frenette

Three years ago, Melody Davis took a look around at the local music scene and noticed a glaring shortage of ladies.

Aside from the occasional bassist or vocalist, most of the bands she encountered were comprised mostly of men.

She noticed the lack of female-based bands while trying to book shows for her own rap group, Cookies and Cake (Davis and Ashley Faulkner) and decided to create a special event that would focus solely on women artists. And with that Pensacola's Lady Fest was born.

"We were really looking to encourage ladies to start bands," Davis said.

Lady Fest and Lady Fest 2: Second Coming, encompassed more than half a dozen bands, artists, and comedians.

This year, Lady Fest 3: One Night Stand, will encompass all of the same ideas, with returning bands and comics, in addition to some first-timers, during one night of festivities.

"I've seen a lot more ladies in bands the last few years, which is great," she said. "I don't think it's because of Lady Fest, but it's still cool to see."

Davis said a friend just told her about a local punk rock girl band called, Sour, and she quickly invited them to play the fest.

"I couldn't believe I'd never heard of them, and I am so excited they're playing the show," she said.

Peace D. Cashmere, Motives, and Cookies and Cake will round out the rest of the band lineup, after two comedians and a belly dancer take the stage.

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people might not have seen her or even Olivia Searcy, heard standup before.

26, participated in And Lady Fest is not only encouraging the first two Lady new female musicians to come join the Fest lineups and festivities but female comics too. this year she's back Mary Tigner, 21, has only been performfor round three. ing for four months and is ready to take the "It's been fun. I stage for Lady Fest. was really nervous Tigner tagged along with her roommate at first doing it in to a comedy night at Back Porch Bar and a different venue Grill, and like Searchy became addicted than I'm usually in. and eager to participate as often as posIt's definitely a different environment sible. The Sluggo's regular and "Zach and Mary Make a Podcast" host says she isn't than the basement overly shy, but she uses a similar vibe durof the Days Inn," ing her performances.

Searcy said.

"My style is derived from kind of an Since 2013, uncomfortable vibe, so I guess it's mostly Searcy, along intentional," she said. with a handful of Anyone wanting to catch Tigner, Searcy dedicated local comics have poured or a handful of amazing female-driven acts just needs to show up at Sluggo's Saturday their energy and time into creating a thriving night with cash or food in hand. The noncomedy scene at the Big Easy Tavern, now perishable vegetarian items will be donated called Back Porch Bar and Grill, named after to the local group Food Not Bombs. the Back Porch Comedy Club that hosts the "Last year I tried to something geared open mics each week. toward domestic violence and this year Searcy got into comedy after a few of I chose Food Not Bombs because they her neighbors in Tallahassee would share are working to help out huge homeless their experiences from comedy open mic population here. There are lots of homeless nights. women in town, and I just want to bring As soon as Searcy moved back to Penawareness to that," Davis said. {in} sacola in 2013, she signed up for her first open mic at Big Easy Tavern.

There were only five people to sign up, and maybe five people in the audience, but it was enough to hook her.

9:30 p.m. Olivia Searcy "I started doing it every week, and everyone was really encouraging because 9:45 p.m. Mary Tigner we didn't really have a scene," she said. "I 10:15 p.m. Fusion Belly Dance by Farah did awful and even stuttered a little, but 10:45 p.m. Peace D. Cashmere it made me want to keep doing it, and it definitely broke me out of my shell and got 11:20 p.m. Motives me out of my comfort zone."

12 a.m. Sour Since those first few weeks, Searcy said 12:45 a.m. Cookies and Cake she's become addicted to the open mics, watching the performers, and just being a part of the new and growing community of comics.

"I had this fear of missing out and I wanted to be another face there—either on stage or in the WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 crowd or both—just to be able to WHERE: Sluggo’s, 2403 W. Cervantes St. support everyone who was out COST: $3-$7 donation or at least three cans of there doing it," she said. veggies or other non-perishable vegetarian item Participating in Lady Fest is DETAILS: facebook.com/LadyFestPensacola something Searcy says she looks forward to because she's able to perform somewhere new, where

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calendar Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com ATLAS BEVERAGE CLASS 5 & 7 p.m. $20 per person. Appetizers, beer, cocktails. Atlas Oyster House, 600 Barracks St. Reservations required. atlasoysterhouse.com NINA FRITZ ART AUCTION AND RECEPTION

6 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

BACK TO SCHOOL BASICS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Education-

al Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org

COOKING INDIAN FAVORITES WITH RUSS CRANDALL 6:30-8:30 p.m. $45 per person.

SoGourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. Ballroom, Swing, and Country. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com

FRIDAY 9.2

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THURSDAY 9.1

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Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SUNSET SONG 1 p.m. $5. Pensacola Cinema Art, 117 E. Government St. pensacolacinemaart.com WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon

Willie's presents Rock-N-Reggae Music Festival all weekend long. Come out Labor Day Weekend for great bands, food and fun including a 5k Saturday morning and bath tub races Sunday. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. bamboowillies.com

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR YOUR GARDEN

10-11:30 a.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Out and about

in East Hill on Friday night? Stop by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. HAPPY HOUR COOK OUTS 5 p.m. Drink specials, free cookout. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Support group. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org DATE NIGHT DANCING 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of several romantic ballroom and country-dance styles in unique group classes that keep partners together.

DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com OPEN MIC 7-11 p.m. Single Fin Cafe, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook.com/SingleFinCafe EARPHUNK 8 p.m. $10. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com HILL-KELLY DRIVE-IN MOVIE SERIES 8:15 p.m. (parking begins at 6 p.m.) "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Free. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St.

SATURDAY 9.3

ROCK-N-REGGAE MUSIC FESTIVAL Bamboo Willie's presents Rock-N-Reggae Music Festival all weekend long. Come out Labor Day Weekend for great bands, food and fun including a 5k Saturday morning and bath tub races Sunday. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. bamboowillies.com

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

p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road, Pace.

CLEAN UP AT NAVAL LIVE OAKS All supplies are provided. Naval Live Oaks Headquarters is on Highway 98 about two miles east of Gulf Breeze on the right. For more information, contact oceanhourfl@gmail. com or baybluffscleanup@gmail.com.

PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered at the weekly Palafox Market.

Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

"Eat with the Seasons." Palafox Market.

Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com ANTIQUE APPRAISAL FAIR 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 ticket allows you to get one item appraised, additional items are $3. Garth's Auction House, 3930 Navy Blvd.

PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FALL AUDITIONS 9:30 a.m. University of West

Florida Music Hall, 11000 University Pkwy. pensacolasymphony.com COMMUNITY ADOPTION EVENT 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Customers are encourage to bring their litters of puppies and kittens, and everyone interested in adding a new furry family member is encouraged to come adopt them. Woerner Landscape & Pet Supply, 1332 Creighton Road. woernerlandscape.com DEBBY'S KITCHEN 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $10-$15.

Fresh pasta. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SUNSET SONG 1 p.m. $5. Pensacola Cinema Art, 117 E. Government St. pensacolacinemaart.com SAENGER CLASSIC SERIES: THE STING 7 p.m. $5. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com DANCE PARTY 8-midnight. Strictly ballroom. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com

SUNDAY 9.4

ROCK-N-REGGAE MUSIC FESTIVAL Bamboo Willie's presents Rock-N-Reggae Music Festival all weekend long. Come out Labor Day Weekend for great bands, food and fun including a 5k Saturday morning and bath tub races Sunday. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. bamboowillies.com WAKE UP HIKE 7 a.m. Meet at Bay Bluffs Park, Scenic Highway at Summit Ave., for a brisk one to two-hour walk with brunch to follow at an area restaurant.

BLUES ON THE BAY 6 p.m. Not Quite Fab. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. PEELANDER-Z, GAR GAR, COOKIES AND CAKE 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Sluggo's, 101 S. Jeffer-

son St. facebook.com/sluggospensacola

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MONDAY 9.5

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

ners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Free pasta and drink specials after the run at Fast Eddie's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

KID DEAD, PENSACOLA'S VANGUARD VOICES: DELTA5IVE, THE HEAD AND DREAD SHOW, DRE X 9:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Sluggo's 101 S.

Jefferson St. facebook.com/sluggospensacola.

TUESDAY 9.6

WINE DOWN, DOWNTOWN 5-7 p.m. Free.

SoGourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com FUNKY YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SOUTHEASTERN TEEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 6-8 p.m. Tower East, 1010 N. 12th

Ave. Room 211. setsco.org DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. Country, Swing, and Ballroom. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com STRUT YOUR MUTT 6:45 p.m. Join fellow dog walkers for a 45-minute stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and well behaved.

Walkers meet at the entrance to Bayview Dog Park at 20th Ave and E. Lloyd St. BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. The Blenders. Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com MEDITATION /PRANIC HEALING 7:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org TUNESDAY SOUND CAFE 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and tunes from the baby grand piano. Pensacola Library lobby, 239 North Spring St.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DixonDub.eventbrite.com

WEDNESDAY 9.7

LEAPS: NEW MOM SUPPORT GROUP 9 -10:30

a.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org LUNCH AND LEARN: ROCKIN RISOTTO 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25 per person. SoGourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com REIKI FOR PETS ON THE LAWN 5-6 p.m.

Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org RESTORATIVE YOGA 6-7 p.m. Free.

Ever'man 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SOUTHEASTERN TEEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 6-8 p.m. Tower East, 1010 N. 12th

Ave. Room 211. setsco.org DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. West Coast Swing. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com MEDITATION 7:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org DANCE PARTY 8-10 p.m. A mix of swing, country, and ballroom music for partner dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com 19

calendar Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

≥Fundraisers 70 FOR $70 AT QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY

arts & culture

≥Receptions and Events

ONINA FRITZ ART AUCTION AND RECEPTION 10 a.m.-5

p.m. Sept. 1. Live auction begins at 6 p.m. 600 items from the artists' private collection up for auction. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

TAKE A MOMENT RECEPTION 6-8 p.m.

Sept. 1. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

A JOURNEY FROM FOREST TO CITY RECEPTION 6-8 p.m.

Sept. 1. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

A SERIES OF PHASES RECEPTION 6-8 p.m.

Sept. 1. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

WORKS BY CRAIG HAWKINS RECEPTION 6-8 p.m. Sept.

1. Pensacola State College, Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, 1000 College Blvd.

≥Exhibits

TAKE A MOMENT On

view through Sept.

30. Exhibit about precious moments in life. Artel Galley, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

A JOURNEY FROM FOREST TO CITY On

view through Sept.

020 2

30. Turned wood

by Ralph Thomas.

Artel Galley, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery. org A SERIES OF PHASES

On view through Sept. 30. Works of two artists, Bill Clover and Maria Hoch.

Artel Galley, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery. org

LANGUAGE OF PATTERNS On view from

Aug. 31 to Sept. 25.

Mixed media. First City Art Center, 1060 Guillemard St. firstcityart.org.

TRES FEMMES MAGNIFIQUE On view

through Sept. 24. Oil paintings by local artists. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com

WORKS BY CRAIG HAWKINS On view

from Aug. 15 to Oct. 7.

Paintings by Georgia artist Craig Hawkins.

Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd.

LIFE OF MARY PETTY.

On view through Oct. 8. Collection of covers from The New Yorker artist Mart Petty. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson. pensacolamuseum.org

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PERMANENT COLLECTION On view

through Sept. 17. A wide range of modern and contemporary styles from PMA permanent collection. Pensacola

Quayside Art Gallery's 143-year-old building needs major repairs.

To raise funds to cover this, artists are donating their art for sale with 100 percent of proceeds going to repair the historic building. These will all be new pieces — jewelry, pottery, and paintings — ranging from traditional to modern conceptual works, photography and woodwork, all for sale at $70 each.

Don't miss this opportunity to buy valuable original art at an unbelievable low price and, at the same time, help preserve a bit of Pensacola history. Visit the gallery at 15-17 E. Zarragosa St. quaysidegallery. com

≥Classes & Workshops

'FOREST LAKE' THREE-DAY ART WORKSHOP Learn

about materials and techniques to create large-scale paintings. Class taught by Karin Gudmundson.

Cost is $245 that includes a 24x48inch canvas. Classes are Oct. 24-26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First City Art Center, 1060 Guillemard St. Deposit of $85 due

by Oct. 23. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center, 1060 Guil-

lemard St. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for nonmembers. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Every Mon-

day from 6-8:30 p.m. at First City Art Center. Classes are $40. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

CLAY HAND BUILDING Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for nonmembers. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

CLAY SCULPTURE

Six-week workshops held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for nonmembers. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

BELLY DANCING

Eight-week beginner and advanced classes on Tuesday nights. For beginner, intermediate and advanced students.

Classes held at First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St For more information and to sign up for a class visit pensacolabellydance.com LIFE DRAWING.

Artists of any skill level are welcome to draw life figures.

6-9 p.m. Monday nights. Cost is $5-$10 a person.

Contact phayes@ ihmc.us if interested. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. The group is always looking for new models, contact Pat at the email address above if interested.

bars & nightlife

≥bar games

Thursdays POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The

Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Road. ticketsportsbar.com COLLEGE NIGHT 10 p.m. Drink specials, beer pong tournament starts at 10 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter. com.

Fridays WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Informative wine tasting in Seville Quarter Wine and Gift Shop. No charge for the tasting. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter. com DRAG BINGO 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola. com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The

Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com Saturdays

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION NIGHT 8 p.m. Seville

Quarter Membership Card Holder Appreciation Night at Phineas Phogg's. 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com Sundays

BAR AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE (B.A.R.E. NIGHT) 7

p.m. Special prices for B.A.R.E. Card membership holders. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter. com Mondays TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA 7 p.m. The

Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. wobusa.com/locations/ Palafox BAR BINGO 8 p.m.

Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 9:30-10:30

p.m. Mugs and Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/ MugsJugs Tuesdays TUESDAY TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge, 33 Gulf Breeze Parkway. facebook.com/ thebridgebargb TICKET TEAM TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Ticket

1, 7250 Plantation

Road. ticketsportsbar.com POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Road. ticketsportsbar.com TEAM TRIVIA 9 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. hopjacks. com Wednesdays

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS 11 a.m.

Half- priced bottles of wine every Wednesday. Jackson's Steakhouse, 226 S. Palafox. jacksonsrestaurant.com

LADIES NIGHT ON THE DECK 5 p.m. $2

drinks and music.

The Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola. com PUB TRIVIA NIGHT

7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. facebook.com/ goatlipsdeli RECORD NIGHT 8 p.m. Bring a record in and get $1 off your first drink. Sluggo's, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/sluggospensacola WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The

Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com

TICKET BAR BINGO

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com BAR BINGO 10 p.m.

Play, 16 S. Palafox,

Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

≥karaoke

Thursdays Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m.

130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com Saturdays Krazy George 9 p.m.

Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com Sundays The Sandshaker Lounge, 9 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Mondays The Cabaret, 9 p.m.

101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com Tuesdays Sandshaker Lounge, 8 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Play, 9 p.m. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

≥live music

THURSDAY 9.1

JOHN RIPLEY 6-9 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox AL MARTIN 6 p.m.

The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway.

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The

Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola. com TIM SPENCER 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, inweekly.net

calendar 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com NICK BLACK BAND

6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill. com

MICHAEL WHEELER

7 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BAD HABITS 9 p.m.

End o' The Alley.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com TBA 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

FRIDAY 9.2

ADAM HOLT 12-4

p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD & TBA 5 p.m.

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

312 E. Government St.hubstaceys.com J AY WILLIAMS BAND 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St.mcguiresirishpub. com BEN LOFTIN BAND 9 p.m. Lili Marlene's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.sevillequarter. com SHENANIGANS 10 p.m. Apple Annie's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.sevillequarter. com BAD HABITS 9 p.m.

End o' The Alley.

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

SATURDAY 9.3

JOSH TYRONE BAND

12-4 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com TBA 3 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker. com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway.

FOREVER DIETING? MIKE M 6-10 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com TBA 6 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola. com PETE O'DEA 9 p.m.

McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St.mcguiresirishpub. com TBA 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com BEN LOFTIN BAND

9 p.m. Lili Marlene's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.sevillequarter.com BAD HABITS 9 p.m.

End o' the Alley.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.sevillequarter.com SHENANIGANS 9 p.m. Apple Annie's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.sevillequarter. com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St.mcguiresirishpub. com

SUNDAY 9.4

SEVILLE QUARTER JAZZ BRUNCH 11

a.m.-3 p.m. Apple Annie’s Seville Quar-

ter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com THE NOUVEAUX HONKIES 3 p.m.

Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com TBA 4-8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com ADAM HOLT 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com BROOKS HUBBERT 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

MONDAY 9.5 THE NOUVEAUX HONKIES 3 p.m.

Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill. com JAZZ GUMBO 6 p.m.

Phineas Phogg's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MIKE M 6-10 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com MONDAY NIGHT BLUES 8 p.m.

Blues Society of Northwest Florida presents and open jam at Lili Marlene's.

Seville Quarter, 130

E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

BROOKS HUBBERT 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

SCOOT AND JEREMY

10 p.m. End O' the Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

TUESDAY 9.6 MIKE V 6-10 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The

Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com

AN EVENING OF GREAT JAZZ 6:30-10

p.m. Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MOSSY MORAN 8 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub. com MIKE QUINN 9 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY 9.7 GREG LYON 4-8 p.m.

Hemingway's Island Grill, 400 Quietwater

Beach Road.

COLIN LAKE 6 p.m.

Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com JOHN RIPLEY 6-9 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox JOSH TYRONE 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com

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GREG LYONS 7 p.m.

Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com TBA 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com DUELING PIANO SHOW 8 p.m. Rosie

O' Grady's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MIKE QUINN 8 p.m.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub. com

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD & DJ TONEY 9 p.m.

The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com

PLATINUM PREMIER

6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com NICK BLACK BAND

6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill. com JOHN RIPLEY 7-10 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's September 1, 2016

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WHY? BECAUSE WE CAN, THAT'S WHY We now have computer or cellphone apps to, for example, analyze the quality of one's tongue-kissing; alert you when your zipper is inadvertently down; make a refrigerator also be a stereo and photo album; notify you when you need to drink more water; check the male-female ratio at local bars so, if you're on the prowl, you can plan your evening efficiently; and reveal whether your partner has had someone else in bed while you were away (via differential contours of the mattress). And then, in August, the creators of the new "South Park" virtual reality game announced that they had figured out how to release a "fart" smell that is crucial to game-players when they put on the VR mask. Compelling Explanations IRONIES Recurring Theme: People with too much money have been reported over the years to have paid enormous sums for "prestigious" license plates, usually the lowestnumbered. In China, the number 8 is regarded as lucky, and a man identified only as "Liu" obtained Shanghai province's plate "88888"— for which he paid the equivalent of $149,000.

Shanghaiist.com reported in June that "Lucky" Liu was forced into annoying traffic stops by police eight times the first day because officers were certain that the plate was bogus.

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT Thirdgrade teacher Tracy Rosner filed a lawsuit against the county school board in Miami in July (claiming to be the victim of race and national origin discrimination) after being turned down for a job that required teaching Spanish—because she doesn't speak Spanish. (Rosner said "non-Hispanics" like her are a minority among Miami schoolteachers and therefore that affirmativeaction-style accommodations should have been made for her.)

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT The Tykables "baby store for adults" opened in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, recently and so far has outlasted attempts to shut it down (as being, allegedly, inappropriate for the community). Part of the business model is selling adult diapers for medical needs,

but a major clientele is adults with a fetish to be treated like helpless babies—with diapers, clothing, accessories and furniture (oversized high chairs, playpens and cribs). (Though the owner controls store access and has blocked out window views, critics are still uncomfortable explaining the store to their children.)

RECURRING THEMES (1) Overenthusiastic Insurance Fraud: A 30-year-old woman, "LTN," has so far escaped prosecution in Hanoi, Vietnam—because her insurance fraud caper already cost her a third, each, of her left hand and left foot. Those are the parts police said she paid a friend the equivalent of $2,000 to chop off to claim a $157,000 disability- policy payout, according to an August dispatch by Agence France-Presse.

(2) Husband Who Needs to Believe: Police in Hartselle, Alabama, arrested Sarah Shepard for soliciting a hit man to kill her husband, Richard (after police set up an undercover sting, even working with Richard to stage his fake death to convince her that the job was completed). Now, Richard is trying to help Sarah. In August, he asked her judge to reduce her bail, certain that she had been "entrapped" because, for one thing, she could hardly manage a grocery list, much less a murder.

THE PASSING PARADE (1) A traffic officer in Guelph, Ontario, pulled over a 35-year-old motorist on July 11 traveling 67 mph (108 km/h) in a 45 mph zone—at night on a stretch with no highway lights and no headlights on his vehicle. The stopped driver was given citations even though he pointed out that he was watching the road with a flashlight on his head, held in place by straps. (2) Twenty-three local-government bureaucrats in Boscotrecase, Italy, were disciplined in July after being caught shirking duties, including by falsifying the time clock. It was unclear whether the 23 included the two "mystery" workers photographed punching in for work while wearing cardboard boxes on their heads.

A NEWS OF THE WEIRD CLASSIC (NOVEMBER 2012) James Davis, 73, was ordered by the town of Stevenson, Alabama, to dig up his wife's body from his front yard and re-bury it in an actual cemetery. The front yard, he pleaded, is where she wanted to be, and this way he can visit her every time he walks out the door. Davis, who is challenging the order (in 2012) at the Court of Appeals, said he feels singled out, since people in Stevenson "have raised pigs in their yard," have "horses in the road here" and "gravesites here all over the place." {in}

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OUTSTANDING IN THEIR FIELDS The recently concluded Olympics included a few of the more obscure athletic endeavors (such as dressage for horses and steeplechase for humans), but U.S. colleges compete in even less-heralded "sports," such as wood chopping, rock climbing, fishing and broomball.

University of Alabama, 2015 national football champions, dominates also in the 280-school bass-fishing competition, and New York's Paul Smith College's 5,000-student campus raucously cheers its championship log-splitting team (against seven other schools). And Ohio State whipped another football powerhouse, Nebraska, in ice-based broomball.

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