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BUBBA WATSON The professional golfer recently announced a $1.6 million donation to The Studer Family Children's Hospital at Sacred Heart. Watson will serve as an ambassador for the Children's Hospital. To recognize the support and ongoing relationship with Watson, Sacred Heart will name the entrance road to the new Children's Hospital as Bubba Watson Drive. This is the second big contribution in less than two weeks for Watson, who was born at Sacred Heart Hospital. On Aug. 27, he announced a separate donation of $500,000 to The Studer Family Children's Hospital at Sacred Heart as a result of winning the MetLife MatchUp. MARY GRAVES, SCOTT RUSSELL AND DIANA TAYLOR Pensacola State College

FLORIDA AGRICULTURE Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has said that early estimates are as high as 70 to 80 percent of fruit in the citrus industry is on the ground, and widespread flooding is threatening the industry further due to Hurricane Irma. MAYOR OLLIE TYLER The mayor of

recognized three Employees of the Year at its 43rd annual employee recognition event. The Administrative Award went to Mary Graves, senior computer systems analyst, who joined the information technology services department in 1993. Graves was praised as the unsung hero who never says "can't be done" in response to a data request. Career Service Awards were presented to Diana Taylor, accounting specialist, and Scott Russell, maintenance specialist. Although Taylor has been with Pensacola State less than two years, her knowledge and ability to explain college procedures have been invaluable to the accounting office. Whether the task is large or small, Russell's skill and ready smile have been an asset to the maintenance department for the past decade.

Shreveport had an ambitious plan to bring the New Orleans Pelicans G League team to her city. The city would invest $30 million for a new sports complex that would include an arena for the basketball team and a training facility for the New Orleans Saints. The private sector would chip another $139 million for hotels, retail and residential projects. The Shreveport City Council rejected the idea, 6-0. Many of the council members complained about the lack of input and transparency with the mayor's proposal.

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS What does it say about the request for proposal of an NBA team when 11 communities are invited to submit bids and only two reply— Shreveport and Pensacola? The G League may be the next big sports league across the country, but there must be a reason why some cities rejected the NBA affiliate. Six communities in Louisiana declined to participate—Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and St. Tammany Parish. If there was ever a time for Mayor Hayward to hire attorneys to look over a deal, this might be the time.

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HOW OTHERS SEE US The Pensacola Young Professionals' Quality of Life Survey showed that we feel better about life in our community than we did a decade ago. Mayor Ashton Hayward's "Upside of Florida" campaign and strong social media presence have reinforced a positive attitude. Of course, a billion dollars' worth of construction in the area doesn't hurt either. But how do others view the Pensacola Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)? If they measure whether we are a nice place to raise children, not good. 24/7 Wall St., a Delaware corporation that provides financial news and opinion content for the internet, created an index to identify the 25 worst U.S. metro areas in which to raise a child. The Pensacola MSA made the list. Why does it matter? Who gives a flying leap about 24/7 Wall St.? Some of the largest news sites in the country, including MSN Money, Yahoo! Finance, MarketWatch, Time. com, USAToday, and The Huffington Post, do. To paraphrase the line from "Apollo 13," Pensacola, we have a problem. 24/7 Wall St. stated in the article, "Only metro areas with some combination of high violent crime rates, low preschool enrollment rates, low high school graduation rates, and limited access to parks and recreation centers made this list." Ouch. I know some of you have already begun debunking the measurements. The city of

Pensacola has a gazillion parks. How could anyone decry limited access? Where are the parks? On the more affluent east side of Pensacola. Morris Court had to fight to keep its park open. Meanwhile, Mayor Hayward wants to spend $8 million on a new community center near his house, which is more than the last two centers built in black neighborhoods. 24/7 Wall St. nailed it. Public schools, poverty and crime are the biggest anchors holding us down. And sadly, they have been for decades. Leaders tend to only focus on the positives. If there is an uptick in a statistic in any of those areas, victory is declared. T-shirts, balloons and pieces of cake are handed out. And when they fall back, nothing is said. Meanwhile, the world measures us. They don't look at cute Instagram or Pinterest photos. They analyze the facts. People may love to watch the cheerleaders and listen to the band play at college football games, but the only thing that matters is which team scored the most points. The Studer Community Institute's Early Learning City initiative and Achieve Escambia's effort to increase pre-K registrations are building blocks, but much more is needed. We need to tackle public schools, poverty and crime on several fronts. And we need to focus on the statistics that matter. Save the cheerleading for the touchdowns. {in}rick@inweekly.net

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By Rick Outzen IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area last week announced the 15 grant finalists selected for 2017. Ten of the finalists each will receive a grant of $107,700 at the IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area's Annual Meeting on Sunday, Oct. 15. Meri Asmar, President of IMPACT 100, explained the categories. "Our five focus areas are arts and culture, education, family, environment/recreation, and preservation, and health and wellness," she told Inweekly. "There are three in each category, and we will award 10 grants, so there will be two recipients of the three finalists in each of these focused areas."

She is impressed with the list. Asmar said, "We've got a couple that are disasterrelated, so that was very timely with those particular proposals, and so we've got a really good mix of 15 very strong finalists." The finalists went through an extensive review process. Organizations that fail to make the cut still benefit from the exposure. "We like to call it "the impact of IMPACT" because our ladies do go out and

conduct site visits, they come back to their committees and provide reports, they review the grants in great detail," said Asmar. "A lot of these women are very impressed with these organizations, and whether they end up as finalists or not, they go back and they'll donate resources, they'll donate their time, they'll volunteer." She added, "Our applicants can submit wish lists and so our ladies, around the holidays, are very generous in giving to those organizations that they've learned more about. Whether they're a finalist or not, it's

"After 14 years of giving, we will have given away a total of $9,395,000 to nonprofits in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties." Meri Asmar

certainly a benefit to them to go through our process." IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has 1,077 members, who have each contributed $1000 for this year's grants. When it was formed in 2004 under the leadership of Carolyn Appleyard, Belle Bear, Joan Bullock, Evon Emerson and Debbie Ritchie, IMPACT 100 had 233 members. The goal was to create a high-impact non-profit by pooling the donations and make substantial grants that could help those serving the community. IMPACT pays no salaries, has little overhead and depends on a working board comprised completely of volunteers who make a personal time commitment to the organization. "We are in our 14th year of funding grants and on Oct. 15, we'll give away $1,077,000," said Asmar. "After 14 years of giving, we will have given away a total of $9,395,000 to nonprofits in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties." At the Oct. 15 annual meeting, each finalist will give a five-minute presentation on their project before the vote. "Our members will be there to vote in person or they have the option of voting absentee, ahead of time, online," said Asmar. "We bring in David Stafford, Escambia County Supervisor of Elections from Escambia County, as well as Tappie Villane, the Supervisor for Santa Rosa County. They bring in their voting machines, and it's all official balloting, and we have the winners just about an hour after our women vote, and we announce them that very day." Asmar had words of encouragement for those organizations that aren't awarded grants this year. "If they don't have other funding sources, then they're going to come back year after year," she said. "That's what we like about our process because they learn, their grants improve, and by the next year they could be an even better candidate than in the year prior." {in}

IMPACT 100 PENSACOLA BAY AREA 2017 GRANT FINALISTS Arts & Culture

Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, Inc. Project: Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society Historical Center Pensacola Delta Enrichment Center, Inc. Project: Young, Gifted, and Underprivileged Warrington Arts Development Project

My Father's Arrows, Inc. Project: Mama's House

Pensacola Lighthouse Association, Inc. Project: Fresnel Lens Restoration

Escambia County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence, Inc. Project: Swim, Soar, and Fly Into Science! Inspiring Hands-on Exploration of Our Natural World

Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest Florida, Inc. Project: The Wheels on the Bus

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West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. Project: History and Storytelling Circle

Escambia County School Readiness Coalition, Inc. Project: Grow with Me

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The Arc of the Emerald Coast Project: IMPACT 100 Dream Wheels For New Beginnings

ENVIRONMENT, RECREATION & PRESERVATION

Humane Society of Pensacola, Inc. dba Pensacola Humane Society Project: The Humane Express Mother Wit Institute, Inc. Project: Save the Ella L. Jordan Home - A Historic Place

Community Organizations Active in Disasters, Inc. Project: BRACED and Ready to Roll Feeding the Gulf Coast, Inc. Project: Serving the Community During Disasters Santa Rosa Kids' House, Inc. Project: Changing for Children

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FloridaWest and IT Gulf Coast will make history at this year's ITEN WIRED Summit with the launch of the Florida Cyber Range. The innovative program developed by Metova CyberCENTS will create a real-world cybersecurity competition for college cyber teams and will be available for demonstrations at the three-day event from Oct. 9-11 at Pensacola Beach. Once unveiled at the summit, Metova plans to give the program to the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity for hands-on cybersecurity education, training, operations and research. While military, government and commercial organizations have used the Cyber Range for nearly 10 years, West Florida becomes the first academic institution to employ the advanced technology. Already, the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have designated UWF as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education and named the university the Regional Resource Center for the Southeast. Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, Director of the UWF Center for Cybersecurity, said the Cyber Range offers a huge advantage to its students. "We're really excited," El-Sheikh said. "It helps prepare our students for their future careers. The hands-on capability will teach them how to handle attacks." El-Sheikh said UWF plans to share the Cyber Range with other Florida and Southeast colleges. Cody Mahaffey, a 31-year-old UWF cybersecurity student, said he can't wait to get his hands on the Cyber Range. "There's no substitute for hands-on training that the Cyber Range will give us," said Mahaffey, a senior who heads the UWF Cybersecurity Club. "I'm happy the university is pushing forward with this."

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Not only will the Cyber Range enhance cybersecurity education but students will get the opportunity to do advanced research to help the high-tech industry solve cyber issues, said Bill Dunn, president of Metova CyberCENTS. "It reinforces what they learn in the classroom," Dunn said. "When they physically do something, it will help them retain

the knowledge they've been presented. Our goal taking of it into universities is to improve cyber training and address the large shortage of trained cyber professionals."

CREATING THE CYBER COAST

More than 1,200 cybersecurity jobs remain unfilled in the region. Nationwide, more than 209,000 cybersecurity job openings exist, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. To fill those high-paying positions and grow the high-tech industry, including cybersecurity, in the Northwest Florida region various groups have teamed together. That includes UWF, Pensacola State College, Escambia County School District, local companies, such as New Horizons and Invictus, which provide industry certifications and credentials, as well as groups like ITEN (Innovation Technology Entrepreneur Network) WIRED, IT Gulf Coast and Innovation Coast. All have a common goal. They want to make this part of Florida known around the country as the "Cyber Coast." Sean O'Brien, CSRA NETC ITSS Program Executive, said he is encouraged but the region has a way to go to create a pipeline of workers to fulfill all the job openings and to attract more high-tech companies.

"Local organizations need to provide more incentive and more talent to get companies to come to our area." Sean O'Brien "The quality is great, the quantity is not," said O'Brien said, who pointed out the process is slow but very enthusiastic. "Local organizations need to provide more incentive and more talent to get companies to come to our area." Jim Rhodes said he was skeptical of the high-tech industry when he first relocated here from Charlotte in the early 2000s. The ITEN WIRED Planning Committee director and AppRiver mobile solutions supervisor said he is amazed at the growth of high-tech locally since he moved to Pensacola. "We haven't figured out the magic formula yet," Rhodes said. "But we have made it our mission to tell the stories of what companies are here and connect our area with the outside world. We're steering in the right direction." Even the Escambia County school system has gotten involved. It has the Pine Forest High School Cybersecurity Acad-

emy, which has about 110 students enrolled, the West Florida High School Academy of Information Technology and Tate High School Game Simulation and Animation Academy. It has similar career academies at Bellview, Bailey and Ferry Pass middle schools. The school district is even implementing computer science and Science Technology Engineering and Math concepts into elementary education. Dr. Michelle Taylor heads the workforce programs for the school system and partners with many of the local companies to help in shaping the curriculum and in training the teachers.

"It is exciting and inspirational that we have so many 16-, 17and 18-year olds with interest in this as a career path." Dr. Michelle Taylor "It is our objective to increase the talent pipeline for Information Technology," Taylor said. "It is exciting and inspirational that we have so many 16-, 17- and 18-year olds with interest in this as a career path." Laura Campbell pointed out that getting a degree is not the only route to a successful career in high-tech. She is the regional sales manager for New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. Her company is providing two scholarships at the ITEN WIRED Summit. One is a $24,800 scholarship to become a Server Administrator and the other is a $29,800 scholarship that will qualify the recipient as a Network Security Administrator Specialist. New Horizons also has a 96 percent job placement rate. "You don't need a college degree," Campbell said. "People just don't know about it. This is a viable career path." {in}

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Councilwoman Sherri Myers wasn't in the mood for the political shenanigans. She said that she had requested in August the mayor's plans for removal of the statue, the costs associated with the removal and how he planned to pay for it. Myers also wanted to know if he would attend public meetings on the issue. "I haven't heard one word from him," said Myers. For her, it was ridiculous to have a discussion on something that would already happen under council rules. She said, "My position is this—if somebody brings forth a plan, and it comes before the city council, I think there should be public input on this issue. That's under our rules and procedures."

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City Council did not vote to schedule a special meeting on the possible relocation of the Confederate memorial that is on city property. Instead, they only discussed whether to hold a special meeting if someone brought them a plan. So they didn't meet to schedule a meeting as Inweekly reported previously. They met to discuss whether they would meet to schedule a meeting when someone asked for a meeting. In August, Mayor Ashton Hayward said that he wanted the "Our Confederate Statue" removed from Lee Square. Within hours of his statement, Councilman Larry Johnson followed with his endorsement of the mayor's position. The mayor later said he would follow council policy and ask the city council to review the matter. Council President Brian Spencer announced he would place on the Sept. 14 agenda, a discussion of whether the council wanted to schedule a public meeting on the issue. Mayor Hayward, President Spencer and Councilman Johnson were not in attendance for discussion at the Sept. 14 meeting. The discussion item morphed into something even less decisive. Council Executive Don Kraher told the council, "There's no real need for a vote, just a census to say when an item comes forward and the council is presented with an action item that they would like to then schedule a special meeting to gather input from the public." 010 1

PRAISE FOR SCOTT State Rep.

Clay Ingram praised the efforts of Gov. Rick Scott and his staff before and after Hurricane Irma hit Florida. "They've been tremendous in relaying information and making sure that districts have resources that they need," said Ingram on 1370 WCOA's "Pensacola's Speaks."" I want everybody to know that. They've gone beyond what we could've expected as far as leadership goes." The News Service of Florida reported Florida has preliminarily outlined more than $273 million in Hurricane Irma costs for federal reimbursement, with the money primarily used for storm preparation and debris removal. The property and economic impact to the state could total in the billions. On Sept. 13, President Donald Trump approved Gov. Rick Scott's request for an emergency declaration, which authorized the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts, including equipment and resources. The order also provides 75 percent federal funding for debris removal and emergencyprotective measures. Rep. Ingram chairs the House Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee. He said the state's recovery could dominate the 2018 Legislative Session. "The next challenge is going to be looking at this and realizing that it's going to be probably years," he said. "We all remember Ivan here. You just Imagine Ivans all along the Western coast of the Gulf, hitting the Keys and coming up the Florida peninsula." He continued, "If we have miles and miles and miles and miles of road that have

to be repaired, of major arteries that have to be repaired, you're getting into the years, and multiple years, of rebuilding." The state representative said that one positive from the storm has been the spirit of cooperation among lawmakers and the governor's office. "There's been no squabble with regard to separation of powers or with regard to party affiliation," said Ingram. "It's been very, very refreshing to just have people focus on helping each other, helping their districts, and making sure that people that are in need have what they need to survive and recover." He added, "You shouldn't have to have a natural disaster, a disaster of any sort, to have that kind of cooperation happen. But, it was refreshing that we can do that."

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sioner Grover Robinson told Inweekly publisher Rick Outzen on "Pensacola Speaks" that he believes the county can give Sheriff David Morgan more money for raises but not all the money the sheriff has requested. "We don't have all that money," said Robinson. "But at the end of the day, I think there's a solution. It may not be everything, and the sheriff is certainly welcome to go to Tallahassee and ask for it. If Governor Scott wants to tell the people of Escambia County that they've got to pay more money than ... then he's certainly welcome to do that." He added, "My job is to try to measure and be the best steward we can with the dollars we have."

"My job is to try to measure and be the best steward we can with the dollars we have." Grover Robinson The commissioner defended his fiscal stewardship. He pointed out the FY 2007 budget, which was approved before he was first elected, had $151 million in debt and totaled $452 million. The proposed budget for FY 2018 is only $3 million more, and the debt is $161 million, which includes $90 million borrowed for the new jail. Recent news may have helped Robinson come up with more money for the Sheriff 's Office. The commissioners learned last week that the county will have a $1.5 million savings from its workmen's comp carrier. "Those guys were guys I'd gotten to know through Florida Association of Counties, and I'd asked them to come in and talk to our

people and see if we could fit that process and see what we could do, and I'm glad we were able to get the savings," said Robinson. He disagreed with Commissioner Doug Underhill's proposal to fund Sheriff Morgan's request by taking the dollars away from FloridaWest, United Way of Escambia County and other outside agencies because those funds "really go to some of the most vulnerable people in our community." Commissioner Robinson said he was working with Assistant County Administrator Amy Lovoy on a proposal to deal with Sheriff Morgan's request. He plans to present it at the second budget hearing on Sept. 26.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK "It's possible to

work together for the greater good, so that was refreshing." – Rep. Clay Ingram on the cooperation at the state level after Hurricane Irma.

PANHANDLING: STRIKE THREE On Sept. 14, the Pensacola City Council voted to repeal an ordinance–sponsored by Mayor Ashton Hayward and Council President Brian Spencer and passed in April–that prohibited individuals from asking for donations in downtown Pensacola. The vote was 5-0. Mayor Hayward and President Spencer didn't attend the meeting. Councilman Larry Johnson also was absent for the vote. The ACLU of Florida had filed a lawsuit challenging the ordinance prior to its going into effect, arguing that the law violates the free speech and due process rights of those impacted by the law. "We warned the city that we would sue if they attempted to implement this unconstitutional ordinance, they did it anyway, we sued–and now, thankfully, they're backing down," said ACLU of Florida staff attorney Jacqueline Azis in a press release. She added, "We are glad that the city council has walked back this wrong-headed ordinance, and we hope that this serves as an object lesson for other Florida cities about the fact that the Constitution protects everyone–including those who are least fortunate in our communities." The ordinance had originally been proposed by the Downtown Improvement Board and was drafted by City Attorney Lysia Bowling who assured the council that it would stand up to court challenges. Mayor Hayward told the council members and others supporting the ban that he would fight for it in court, which is why the council approved the ordinance. This was the third unsuccessful attempt by Mayor Hayward to enact ordinances to deal with the homeless and inweekly.net

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CIVIC CONVERSATION The Studer Community Institute launches its latest initiative, CivicCon, on Sept. 26. "We asked Christian Wagley to go out and find the top eight or 10 urban planners in the United States and ask them to come to Pensacola over the next 10 months," said Quint Studer. "Civicon stands for â€˜Civic Conversations.'" The first speaker will be Chuck Marohn, founder of Strong Towns and the top choice on the Institute's short list of speakers. His topic is "Is Pensacola a Strong City?" "Chuck really challenges cities," said Studer. "He says, you know, in the early days, cities grew slowly and incrementally, because they didn't have the dollars to grow quicker. Well with cities being able to bond things and get in such debt, they will get excited because they can get cash. But then they build things but then they can't sustain them. And then that gets them into trouble." One such city is Lafayette, La. that, according to Studer, "had a lot of cash, did a lot of things, but then their tax dollars can't support what they built." He believes that no other city in the country has brought in the top urban planners and have them talk about growth and development every six weeks. Studer said, "We've been very fortunate that the Pensacola News journal's partnering with Studer Community Institute on this to really bring it out and get the people's attention. It ties perfectly into the Studer Community's mission to improve quality of life." CivicCon will be held on Sept. 26 at the Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6 p.m. For more details, visit studeri.org. ANOTHER LAWSUIT WITHDRAW Mike Lowery, President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395, authorized the union's attorneys to withdrew its First Amendment lawsuit against the Escambia Board of County Commissioners after the commissioners passed a resolution that reaffirmed citizens could exercise their First Amendment rights at the Rosa Parks Transit Complex. On his Facebook page, Lowery wrote, "I'm satisfied that we achieved a First Amendment victory!!!" In June, the union had filed a federal lawsuit in federal court against the Escambia Board of County Commissioners that alleged Commission Chairman Doug September 21, 2017

Underhill violated its members' free speech rights when he instructed ECAT management to "discipline or discharge" any workers distributing flyers supporting the transportation system and urging riders to fight against Underhill's proposal to eliminate ECAT. Underhill denied the allegation.

CLEAN ENERGY FEST SEEKS VENDORS

350 Pensacola seeks vendors for the Third Annual Clean Energy Fest, which brings renewable energy and fun to downtown Pensacola on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event celebrates a clean energy future through art, food, live music, and dynamic people showcasing solar, wind, and people-power for the 21st century. The event is part of the 2017 Pensacola Foo Foo Festival, and will be held at the UWF Historic Trust's Museum Plaza at 120 Church St. The Fest is the area's only outdoor event focused on energy conservation and renewable energy, and brings thousands of attendees interested in environmental issues and clean energy. Displays include electric cars and a newly-built tiny house constructed by students at Pensacola State College. For more information about vendor and sponsor opportunities, please email 350pensacola@gmail. com or call 687-9968.

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Homeless Veterans Stand Down from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 1501 N. Q St. For more details, visit gcvacflalms.org. On Sept. 23, Institute for Women in Politics of Northwest Florida hosts full-day campaign workshop presented by The Leadership Institute of Arlington, Va. The event, "Where the Votes Are (And How to Get Them)" is from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Pensacola International Airport Conference Facility, Second Floor, 2430 Airport Blvd. For more details, visit wpflorida.org. On Sept. 26, join County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh for "Coffee with the Commissioner," from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Denny's, 4625 Mobile Highway. For more information, contact District 1 Aide Debbie Kenney at 595-4910 or district1@myescambia.com. On Sept. 26, Second Public Hearing on Escambia County's FY 2018 budget. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in commission chambers in Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 S. Palafox. On Sept. 28, Women for Responsible Legislation hold their monthly meeting from 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pensacola City Hall, 222 W. Main St. The guest speaker is Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan. The meeting is open to the public. {in} 11

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By Shelby Nalepa Not every city is lucky enough to have a quality community theatre, symphony orchestra, ballet company and opera house. But Pensacola is. If you aren't already a supporter of our local performing arts community, we hope you change that this season. We promise it's not as intimidating as it seems. Sure, not everything is for everyone, but we believe everyone can find something to get excited about if they try. That's why we put together this guide every fall, to give you a season overview and help you find the find the right shows for you. From a play about a coat of many colors to a ballet with a magic carpet ride, we urge you to try something new you haven't seen or heard before. You'll be glad you did.

This season, the Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) actually kicked things off during the summer. But don't worry if you somehow missed 'Cats,' they still have a full slate of shows through the fall and winter planned too. September 21, 2017

"We are especially excited for our big musicals coming up, 'The Wedding Singer' and 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,'" said Ashley Simmons, PLT marketing and public relations specialist. "We love the opportunity to stretch our dramatic muscles as well as explore the absurd. In contrast, we also love the classics like next spring's 'Little Women' and season finale 'The Odd Couple.' This will be our fourth run of 'The Odd Couple,' which debuted on the PLT stage back in 1968." Simmons said that "Joseph" is a theatre favorite and was Andrew Lloyd Webber's first musical. "Mario Cieri is the director, and we are especially thrilled to have him back at PLT," she said. "He was the technical director way back in the late '90s, and early 2000s when we first moved into the Cultural Center. He

has professional credits and experience and has put together an A-list team to pull off this extravaganza of a show." Likewise, Simmons said that long time PLT volunteer Billy Buff is the director for "The Wedding Singer." "He most recently directed the blockbuster season finale, 'Footloose!'" she said. "As an '80s guy, Billy is filling this fun show with all sorts of nostalgic images and iconic stars." PLT is also bringing back Short Attention Span Theatre in May 2018, a collection of five or six acts that will focus on mothers, kids and parenting. "We have lots of interesting stuff going on in our smaller theatre space for Studio 400," Simmons said. There is a huge buzz for "Dog Sees God:

Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead," directed by Denley Messerly and premiering in October. "This is a dark comedy that imagines the adolescent Peanuts gang, full of angst and peer pressure and self-exploration," Simmons said. "This is not the kiddie version of Charlie Brown, but it is full of twinge-worthy observations and great laughs. Another dark show for Studio 400 is the sibling drama 'In a Forest, Dark and Deep' directed by Maureen McNeill. This drama explores the deep relationship that family builds and the wounds created when those relationships go bad." Simmons said that their directors work hard for months and sometimes years to prep for the shows they select. "This year's slate of directors is especially strong with longtime vets as well as volunteers 13

as teenagers dealing with puberty, drugs and death.

The Wedding Singer

Nov. 2-12 Fans of the late '90s rom-com will love this musical, which premiered on Broadway in 2006.

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who have been with PLT for decades and have worked their way into the director's chair," she said. Simmons said that the titles selected are ones they are passionate about, so the result is terrific story-telling and great variety of theme and artistic vision. "Theatre, music, dance and art are all part of the human expression," Simmons said. "We love our playlists, but it's a whole other experience to go to a live concert and to feel the vibrations of drums, amps, the human voice, strings. The same goes for theatre. We watch TV and movies and videos all the time, but experiencing the live performance of storytelling is so visceral. Whether or not a play breaks the 'fourth wall,' the audience is a part of the action and reaction of the actors, shaping the meaning just by being there. Pensacola is uniquely blessed with more than our fair share

Ballet Pensacola's season kicks off in October with "Mixtape," a compilation of three different ballets in one. Later in the season will be productions including "Monster Mash," a Foo Foo Fest children's event, the holiday classic "The Nutcracker, and "An American in Paris" based on the Academy Award-winning film from 1952. Frank Giammaria, Ballet Pensacola's Executive Director, said that "Mixtape" is a compendium of ballets that are in the Ballet Pensacola repertoire, from neoclassical to contemporary pointe work. "The evening is comprised of the company's most successful past productions including 'and so....The Millions,' 'Thunderstruck,' and 'In the Upper Room,'" he said. The company also produces the holiday favorite "The Nutcracker" every season. "Ballet Pensacola updates the production every year and Artistic Director Richard Steinert adds new choreography," 414 1

of the arts. It is part of what makes us a great place to live."

Mama Won't Fly

Sept. 22-Oct. 1 A road trip comedy centered around three generations, who are traveling from Alabama to California for a wedding.

Dog Sees God: Confessions Of a Teenage Blockhead

Oct. 20-28 This is not the Peanuts gang you remember from childhood. In this totally unauthorized parody, we see Charlie Brown and company

Giammaria said. "'An American in Paris,' premiering in February, is a new production for the company, although Steinert's production of the ballet first received its premiere in Little Rock, Arkansas in the late 1980's. The production will also feature a Ballet Pensacola world premiere of Richard Steinert's and Christine Duhon's Stars and Stripes Forever." Giammaria said that "Aladdin," which will premiere next April, has been brought back due to audience demand and popularity after it received its Pensacola premiere in 2015. "We will also be hosting a special Foo Foo Fest production designed for children," he said. "'Monster Mash' will include main performers that are the top level students from our training academy. Ballet Pensacola is excited about all four of these performances." Ballet Pensacola's principal dancers this season include Kayla Bartlett, Debi Janea, Dustin Simmons and Brodrick Todd. This will be Bartlett's seventh season with Ballet Pensacola, and she's danced the roles of Clara and Sugar Plum Fairy in "The Nutcracker," Mina in "Dracula" and Odile in "Swan Lake." This will be Janea's, Simmons' and Todd's second year as principal dancers with the company. Soloists include dancers Marsalis Rene Anderson-Clausell and Reid Ginoza in their debut season, Erin Lapaglia-Kottler in her eighth season, Scarlett Rustemeyer in her second and Jazmine Rutherford in her fourth season. Giammaria said that season tickets can be ordered by calling Ballet Pensacola.

Nov. 18 and March 3 This show is exactly what the name says: six short one-act plays, completely cast, written, directed and performed within 24 hours.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Jan. 26-Feb. 11 A theatre favorite, this musical is based on the coat of many colors story of Joseph from the Bible's book of Genesis and features lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

In a Forest Dark and Deep

March 9-17 An exhilarating story of secrets and sibling rivalry, this play explores some seriously dark territory. It's definitely not a kidfriendly show.

Individual tickets are also available now for all shows except "The Nutcracker," which go on pre-sale Oct. 2.

Little Women

April 6-15 Everyone who's read Louisa May Alcott's classic 1869 novel has a favorite March sister and they will all be here for this retellingâ€”tomboy Jo, romantic Meg, pretentious Amy and sweet Beth. And Marmee too. Unlike the last production, this play is suitable for all ages, including children.

Short Attention Span Theatre May 4-13 A PLT favorite, this show of several acts usually focuses on love and relationships, but the theme is changing this season and will explore parenthood and mothers.

The Odd Couple

June 8-17 In this classic tale of opposites, PLT will revisit the hilarious and relatable relationship between Felix and Oscar.

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An American in Paris

February 16-18 A patriotic evening of dance that fans of the 1952 movie are sure to enjoy.

Aladdin Mixtape

Oct. 6-14 This production combines three fan favorites into one thought-provoking performance. "and so....The Millions," "Thunderstruck," and "In the Upper Room" feature the artists of Ballet Pensacola combining modern movement and contemporary music, including Mahalia Jackson.

April 20-28 Aladdin, Princess Jasmine and a magic carpet ride. What else could you need in a classic love story?

Monster Mash

Nov. 3-4 Monster Mash, supported by Foo Foo Fest, is inspired by the music and sci-fi creations of the '60s. The ballet will feature 20 Ballet Pensacola Academy students and is an all ages show, designed for 3-10 year olds.

The Nutcracker

Dec. 15-17 Because no December is complete without a journey through the Land of the Sweets with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, Ballet Pensacola is bringing back this classic again. Fan favorites the Mouse King and the Sugar Plum Fairy will, of course, be there too.

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Pensacola Opera is gearing up for two Broadway-turned-opera performances this season as well as a special Foo Foo Fest event. "The story of Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' is familiar to fans of the Broadway musical 'Miss Saigon,'" Pensacola Opera Executive Director Jerome Shannon said. "Based on a true story, 'Madama Butterfly' is one of opera's most popular titles and a great 'first' opera. Puccini's music is so expertly crafted that we actually experience the full range of human emotions right along with the world-class singers." Shannon said that while "Man of La Mancha" was written for the Broadway stage, it is finding its rightful home on the stages of opera companies around the country. "We're proud to present the Pensacola Opera premiere of this iconic work," Shannon said. "Based on the writings and life of Cervantes, 'Man of La Mancha' inspires all of us to 'fight the unbeatable foe,' while we 'dream the impossible dream.' We look forward to sharing these two works with our community with great anticipation and enthusiasm." Shannon said that Soprano Elizabeth

Caballero singing the title role of "Madama Butterfly" will certainly be an event. "Elizabeth made a spectacular company debut a few seasons ago as Violetta in 'La Traviata,' and we're very excited about her being with us as 'Madama Butterfly,'" he said. "We're also very proud that Corey McKern will return to our company in the title role of 'Man of La Mancha.' A familiar figure on opera stages around the world, Corey is one of our audience's most beloved performers. Shannon said that two of their Artists in Residence, Soprano Evelyn Saavedra and Baritone Brent Hetherington, are back with Pensacola Opera for the second year. "They will be joined by Mezzo Camille Sherman and Tenor Eric Wassenaar," Shannon said. "This season we celebrate the 15th anniversary of our young artist training program. Last year our Artists in Residence presented over 200 free programs for 40,000 children and adults." Prior to those main productions in November, Pensacola Opera will be putting on a special Foo Foo Fest event at the Pensacola State College campus. "'Maria de Buenos Aires' is a tango opera by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla, the father of the modern tango," Shannon said. "The story features MarĂa as she encounters the full spectrum of life in Buenos Aires. With singing by our Artists in Residence, musicians from the Pensacola Symphony, and Richard Steinert's new choreography created especially for his Ballet Pensacola company, this Foo Foo Festival event is not to be missed." Pensacola Opera also has a wide array of special events planned this season, including Jukebox Gala and Dinner & An Aria.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has a slew of performances this season celebrating some of the most well known classical composers, as well as some dynamic contemporary performers visiting Pensacola. "For 'Awakenings,' PSO commissioned a visual piece titled 'Pensacola: Then & Now' by multimedia artist Nicholas Bardonnay of Westwater Arts," said Courtney Dell, Patron Development and Communications at PSO. "We collaborated with the University of West Florida Historic Trust to select images of Pensacola's past, and we asked the community to submit images from Pensacola's present.

Bardonnay will live cue these images that will be projected on a 440-square-foot screen above the orchestra. This visual concerto will be choreographed to the music of American Composer Joseph Curiale's vivid piece, 'Awakening.'" A patron and symphony favorite, the PSO is also bringing back the Beatles tribute show, "All You Need is Love" this season. "The arrangements are exact, the costumes are spectacular and the nostalgia is thick enough to cut with a knife," said PSO Music Director Peter Rubardt. "PSO along with Classical Mystery Tour will present 'All You Need is Love: A Beatles Tribute' featuring favorites like 'Yesterday,' 'Here Comes the Sun' and 'Eleanor Rigby.' These songs are woven into our culture. Everybody will have their own associations, their own memories." PSO will also welcome distinguished concert electric violinist Tracy Silverman for one of its most popular events, "Beethoven & Blue Jeans." Named one of the 100 distinguished alumni by The Juilliard School and lauded by the BBC Radio as "the greatest living exponent of the electric violin," Dell said that Silverman has contributed to the development and repertoire of the six-string electric violin and non-classical style approach he calls "21stcentury violin playing."

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"Jukebox Gala is one of our signature fund-raising events, and one of our most popular," Shannon said. "This year 13 singers will entertain over 200 attendees. Audience members are encouraged to bid on familiar arias and songs with the winning bid being serenaded at their table. Dinner & An Aria is a delightful collaboration with Jackson's Steakhouse. Now in its 10th year, this evening allows you to experience the artistry of our Artists in Residence while enjoying an exquisite meal created by Chef Irv Miller." Pensacola Opera also has Yoga at the Opera every third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. and Jazzercise every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon. Shannon said that season tickets are currently on sale and that good seats are still available, as subscribers receive an array of exclusive benefits. "The arts make a good city great," Shannon said. "Whether it be visual, theatrical, musicalâ€Ś the arts create a community of shared experiences. The arts enlarge our hearts, enliven our spirits and enlighten our minds."

Maria de Buenos Aires

Nov. 10 and 12 Astor Piazzolla's Nuevo tango and Horacio Ferrer's libretto combine for this official Foo Foo Festival production. This tango opera is a surreal spiritual journey set to the beat of the Argentinian people. Totally consumed by passion yet maintaining her independence, Maria fights for survival and freedom, never surrendering.

Madama Butterfly

Jan. 26 and 28 Considered Giacomo Puccini's greatest operatic masterpiece, this opera explores the depth of human emotions through duets and arias. Set in Nagasaki, Japan, the plot centers around a geisha's love for an American naval officer.

Man of La Mancha

March 16 and 18 Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition, "Man of La Mancha" is inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' 1651 epic "Don Quixote" and tells the story of Cervantes and his manservant who are imprisoned for treason.

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"There will be something for everyone as we welcome Tracy to perform his own composition, and the orchestra shares one of Beethoven's most well-known works, Symphony No. 5," Dell said. "Dress is distinctly casual as the audience, orchestra and conductor will all be in denim." Dell said that Gil Shaham will also be joining the symphony for "Russian Spectacular" scheduled in April. "Shaham is a Grammy Award-winning violinist that our Music Director Peter Rubardt has called ‘the finest violinist performing today,'" Dell said. "He is one of the foremost violinists of our time and his flawless technique combined with his inimitable warmth and generosity of spirit has solidified his renown as an ‘American master’." To ring in the new year, Dell said that leading female jazz vocalist Dee Daniels will be performing following in the tradition of Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn. Called the "Great Ladies of Swing," Daniels show will be backed by a jazz trio and the full Pensacola Symphony. "You can count on ringing in the new year right," Rubardt said. "New Year's Eve in downtown Pensacola has become quite the festive affair. With a 7 p.m. starting time, the symphony concert can dovetail into the rest of the party as much or as little as you like. However you plan it, the Pensacola Symphony concert is a great way to start the year." Dell said that season tickets are currently available and benefits include up to 50 percent off single ticket prices, choice seating and ticket exchange privileges. "Patrons may choose from our fiveconcert Masterworks series or our twoconcert Pops! Series," she said. "They may also create their own subscription, choosing any three concerts that interest them." The PSO has a total of ten diverse performances this season. PSO Executive Director Bret Barrow said that the organizations that serve Pensacola through various art forms are vital stewards of amazing community assets that serve us all. "I think that the arts are personal," said PSO Executive Director Bret Barrow. "Art that you can see, hear, touch or create where you live is amazingly important to us. The gamut of emotions and the entire entertainment spectrum is uniquely conveyable through the arts. I honestly can't imagine a true thriving community that didn't embrace their importance. I know their value and I want to share these important experiences for my family, friends, colleagues and neighbors."

photos from Pensacola's past and present projected just above the orchestra, choreographed to the music of Joseph Curiale's "Awakening."

Celebrate the New Year

Dec. 31 Say 'hello' to 2018 with vocalist Dee Daniels and a swing, soul and blues-inspired program featuring familiar tunes by Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles and more.

Beethoven & Blue Jeans

Jan. 13 What can you expect from this returning favorite show this season? A denim dress code, electric violinist Tracy Silverman and one Beethoven's most well known works.

Mozart Madness

Feb. 3 This event will feature six Mozart pieces, including "The Marriage of Figaro," performed at First United Methodist Church.

All You Need is Love

Feb. 10 The Classical Mystery Tour and PSO are teaming up again for a night of signature hits by The Beatles.

Papa Haydn

March 3 A night of music by Joseph Haydn, who is widely known as the "Father of the Symphony." This event will highlight the orchestra, with the UWF Chorus on "Te Deum" and the return of soloist Scott Kluksdahl on the Cello Concerto in C Major.

Russian Spectacular: Gil Shaham Plays Tchaikovsky April 7 Grammy-award winning violinist Gil Shaham will be the featured artist for this show, which has a romance theme courtesy of "Romeo and Juliet." Shaham will perform Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto.

Symphonie Fantastique

April 28 A performance featuring Berlioz's composition and works by Nielsen, with guest composer Chris Rogerson.

Music for Families

May 19 This is a chance for families to join the Pensacola Symphony at the Saenger for musical activities for all ages, followed by a mini-concert by the full orchestra.

Opening Night

Oct. 7 This concert features Strauss' Suite from "Der Rosenkavalier" and guest performer Santiago Rodriguez performing Saint-Saens' Piano Concerto No. 5, "The Egyptian."

Awakenings

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Rebel Impressionists By Shelby Nalepa

"A Young Friend" by Agnes Millen Richmond With their newest exhibit, Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) is paying homage to women Impressionists who rebelled against the conventions of their day by exhibiting alongside men, receiving awards and clearing a path for future artists. "Rebels With a Cause: American Impressionist Women" focuses on the strong influence that the radical movement of French Impressionism had on American women artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Impressionism developed in France in the late 19th century in opposition to the conservative traditions of the art academies. PMA Assistant Curator Felicia Gail said that female artists sometimes faced adversity in trying to showcase their work alongside men September 21, 2017

in the mid-19th century and beyond. Some of her favorite pieces from the exhibition include portraits by Greta Dietz Allen and Agnes Millen Richmond, as well as a landscape of the Grand Canyon by Bertha Menzler Peyton.

"What makes these artists so special was their tenacity to continue their work, continue making their voices heard, no matter how long it took to have their legitimacy acknowledged." Felicia Gail

"If we didn't know it from historical reference, we can see it through their paintings and sculptures," Gail said. "To see the Grand Canyon in large scale affects me in a more complex way depending on the time period it was painted and who painted it. I consider how Menzler traveled to the site and what it meant for her to exhibit a vivacity of color to an audience who regarded her sex as part of the work. I think of her rigor and choosing the Grand Canyon as subject and as a kind of metaphor for possibility and the vast undertaking it must have been." Gail said that she thinks these artists, even most posthumously, are still overcoming the adversity they faced during their time. "As stewards, it is our job to extend the story and formal accomplishments of their works," Gail said. "I think artists are constantly trying to overcome inherited histories, just as these artists did. To overcome the status quo is to always be in a state of becoming, a concept the PMA knows all too well." Although women have always been making art, Gail said that they were not always as recognized within the art canon of Impressionist artists. "Mary Cassatt is a name we read and consider quite often when learning about American Impressionism, but Cassatt's work is frequently framed by her friendship with Degas," she said. "Even now, scholarship surrounding women artists is being reconsidered from more inclusive points of view, but it has taken time for this to occur." Gail said that these Impressionist artists are part of a long history of people who have been marginalized. "Their voices weren't always heard by their contemporaries in the ways of immediate recognition," she said. "Many rebelled against the convention of their day by exhibiting alongside their male counterparts. They received accolades and awards, paving the way for all of us. Still, some of their names remain unfamiliar." The desire of this exhibition, Gail said, is to reframe the American narrative in Art History, and include in equal fashion, names of all influential American Impressionist artists. "What makes these artists so special was their tenacity to continue their

work, continue making their voices heard, no matter how long it took to have their legitimacy acknowledged," she said. "Unfortunately, for some, this recognition will only come posthumously. We hope, by exhibiting such an exhibition, that we may highlight what it means to carry on when non-inclusive voices may tell us no. We must say yes by carrying on with the work we know to be important." Gail said that being temporary stewards of this collection of curated works by the Huntsville Museum of Art is quite special. "I walk around the gallery, and consider what each of these artists' processes were and how they navigated an avid practice of painting amid their daily lives," she said. "Who did they read? When did they pick up a brush for the first time? Why did they select a specific color pallet? I believe part of experiencing art is about the questions that come from it. Why are those questions relevant to a particular time period in which they were made, and how does that translate to the present? Not only does exhibiting art show us something familiar and effective, it may also show us something unfamiliar and difficult." Gail said that as an arts institution, it is their job to highlight these questions by the exhibitions they bring inside its walls and consider what they may offer to their community. "I'd like to think that these particular American Impressionist artists would appreciate their inclusion at the PMA, a site that was an old jail from 1906 until the mid-fifties, then transformed into a space for art by a group of ambitious women," she said. "To consider these details is to consider all voices that so desperately need to be included in the narrative of art." {in}

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WHAT: A selection of works by American Impressionist women of the late 19th and early 20th centuries WHEN: On display now-Dec. 31 WHERE: Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. COST: $4-$7, free for museum members and children younger than 3 DETAILS: pensacolamuseum.org 17

calendar OPEN MIC 7-11 p.m. Single Fin Cafe, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook.com/singlefincafe THE CHURCH, HELIO SEQUENCE 7 p.m. $25-$99. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com MAMA WON’T FLY 7:30 p.m. $18-$25. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com

SATURDAY 9.23

THE BURCH HOUSE: SECOND ANNUAL MARKET

8 a.m.- sunset. The Burch House, 7650 Hidden Oak Rd., Pace. theburchhouse.com HISTORIC D’ALEMBERTE HOUSE NAIL PARTY

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THURSDAY 9.21

WORK ON FLORIDA TRAIL 8 a.m. Regular meet up of Western Gate Florida Trail Association to work on National Scenic Trail and side trail. Meet at Blackwater River Forestry Center, 11650 Munson Highway. meetup.com/ftawesterngate NATURE WALK: LIFE IN A MARITIME FOREST 10 a.m. Meet at Fort Barrancas Visitors Center, 3182 Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm NATURE WALK: LIFE ON A BARRIER ISLAND

10 a.m. Meet at Fort Pickens Bookstore, Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. nps. gov/guis/index.htm FALL CONTAINER GARDENING 11:30 a.m. Westside Branch Library, Westside Branch Library, 1301 W. Gregory St. mywfpl.com ADVANCED REDOUBT: LEGACY IN BRICK & MORTAR 12:30 p.m. Fort Barrancas, 3182

Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm

FORT PICKENS: GARRISON FOR FREEDOM

2 p.m. Meet at Fort Pickens entrance, Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. nps.gov/ guis/index.htm FORT BARRANCAS: BASTIONS ON THE BLUFF

2 p.m. Meet at Fort Barrancas Visitors Center 3182 Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm CREATURE FEATURE 3:30 p.m. Fort Pickens Bookstore, Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. nps.gov/guis/index.htm VETERAN’S MEETING 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org AWM WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com PENSACOLA NUMISMATIC SOCIETY 5:30 p.m. Sonny’s BBQ, 630 N Navy Blvd. ONLY THE BRAVE SCREENING 5:30 p.m. Discussion begins at 6 p.m. Part of the Memories & Heroics" of Japanese-Americans during World War II. Institute of Human Cognition, 40 S. Alcaniz St. jasnwfl.org. SCRABBLE SOIREE 6 p.m. $50 individual/$350 teams up to 8. Sanders BeachCorrine Jones Resource Center, 913 South I St. learntoreadnwf.org SELECT LATIN DANCE LESSONS AND PARTY

6:30-9 p.m. $10. Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata 818 1

and more. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com UWF VISITING WRITER: MICHAEL MARTONE

7-9 p.m. Author of "Winesburg," "Indiana," and "Four for a Quarter." UWF Argo Athletic Club, 11000 University Parkway. uwf.edu BEGINNER LYRA WITH ASHLYN 7:30-8:45 p.m. $15. URU Yoga and Beyond, 2400 Executive Plaza Rd. facebook.com/uruyogaandbeyond FOOD SERVICE APPRECIATION NIGHT 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Swan Neck Meadery and Winery, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd. Ste. 9. swanneckwinery.com

FRIDAY 9.22

MEMORIES & HEROICS: JAPANESE AMERICANS DURING WWII 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free program

for teachers. Spencer Bibbs Learning Center, 2005 N. 6th Ave. Room 146. jasnwfl.org. NATURE WALK: LIFE IN A MARITIME FOREST 10 a.m. Meet at Fort Barrancas Visitors Center, 3182 Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm ADVANCED REDOUBT: LEGACY IN BRICK & MORTAR 12:30 p.m. Fort Barrancas, 3182

Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm

THE BURCH HOUSE: SECOND ANNUAL MARKET 2 p.m.- sunset. The Burch House, 7650

Hidden Oak Rd., Pace. theburchhouse.com FORT BARRANCAS: BASTIONS ON THE BLUFF

2 p.m. Meet at Fort Barrancas Visitors Center 3182 Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm CREATURE FEATURE 3:30 p.m. Fort Pickens Bookstore, Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. nps.gov/guis/index.htm GALLERY NIGHT 4-8 p.m. After party from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Downtown Pensacola. Live music and drink specials. gallerynightpensacola.org WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Free. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. HAPPY HOUR COOK OUTS 5 p.m. Drink specials, free cookout. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DATE NIGHT DANCING 6:30-8 p.m. $15. Learn the basics of several romantic ballroom and country dance styles in group classes that keep partners together. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

8:30 a.m. 422 N. Coyle St. Bring safety glasses, work gloves, hammer and pliers. SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road, Pace. PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com OCEAN HOUR CLEAN-UP 9-10 a.m. Park East and West (entrance to National Seashore, Fort Pickens) on Pensacola Beach. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags are supplied. oceanhourfl.com COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com NATURE WALK: LIFE IN A MARITIME FOREST 10 a.m. Meet at Fort Barrancas Visitors Center, 3182 Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm WISDOM OF MYTH 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org BIG GREEN EGG BURGER COOK OFF 12 p.m. Woerner Landscape and Pet Supply, 1332 Creighton Rd. woernerlandscape.com/locations/pensacola JUNIOR HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION 12-4 p.m. PetSmart, 6251 N. Davis Highway. pensacolahumane.org ADVANCED REDOUBT: LEGACY IN BRICK & MORTAR 12:30 p.m. Fort Barrancas, 3182

Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm

FORT BARRANCAS: BASTIONS ON THE BLUFF 2 p.m. Meet at Fort Barrancas Visitors Center 3182 Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm LUMPIA MAKING WITH PAT JOHNSON 2-4 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org CREATURE FEATURE 3:30 p.m. Fort Pickens Bookstore, Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. nps.gov/guis/index.htm BIKE PENSACOLA SLOW RIDE 4 p.m. Gulf Power Co., One Energy Pl. facebook.com/ bikepensacola DUSK ON THE GULF 6:30 p.m. Meet in Battery Worth Amphitheater. Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. nps.gov/guis/index.htm MAMA WON’T FLY 7:30 p.m. $18-$25. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com DANCE PARTY 8-midnight. Partner dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com

SUNDAY 9.24

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. GROUP MEDITATION 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org NATURE WALK: LIFE IN A MARITIME FOREST 10 a.m. Meet at Fort Barrancas Visitors Center, 3182 Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm THE BURCH HOUSE: SECOND ANNUAL MARKET

10 a.m.- sunset. The Burch House, 7650 Hidden Oak Rd., Pace. theburchhouse.com SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER 11 a.m. Meet at entrance of Fort Pickens. Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. nps.gov/guis/index.htm ADVANCED REDOUBT: LEGACY IN BRICK & MORTAR 12:30 p.m. Fort Barrancas, 3182

Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm

FORT BARRANCAS: BASTIONS ON THE BLUFF 2 p.m. Meet at Fort Barrancas Visitors Center 3182 Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm MAMA WON’T FLY 3 p.m. $18-$25. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre. CREATURE FEATURE 3:30 p.m. Fort Pickens Bookstore, Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. nps.gov/guis/index.htm SOUTHEASTERN TEEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: SHENANIGANS 4-5 p.m. Free. 1010 N.

12th Ave. setsco.org/first-city-shakespeare YELAWOLF 7 p.m. $25-$125. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com OPEN MIC 8-11 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery and Winery, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd. Ste. 9. swanneckwinery.com

MONDAY 9.25

NATURE WALK: LIFE IN A MARITIME FOREST 10

a.m. Meet at Fort Barrancas Visitors Center, 3182 Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm

ADVANCED REDOUBT: LEGACY IN BRICK & MORTAR 12:30 p.m. Fort Barrancas, 3182

Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm

FORT BARRANCAS: BASTIONS ON THE BLUFF 2 p.m. Meet at Fort Barrancas Visitors Center 3182 Taylor Road. nps.gov/guis/index.htm CREATURE FEATURE 3:30 p.m. Fort Pickens Bookstore, Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. nps.gov/guis/index.htm SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com KNIFE SKILLS 6 p.m. $35. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen, 3670 Barrancas Ave. pensacolacooks.rezclick.com MOLINO BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION 6 p.m. "The Lost City of the Monkey God" by Douglas Preston. Molino Branch Library, 6450-A Highway 95A. mywfpl.com HANDS ON SHRIMP AND & SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA 6-8 p.m. $64.50. SoGourmet, 407-

D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS 6:30-8 p.m.

$10. Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and more. Professional dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com SONGWRITERS AND POETS OPEN MIC 7-9 p.m. Goat Lips, 2811 Copter Road. goatlips.com inweekly.net

calendar HIP-HOP DANCE LESSONS 8-9 p.m. $10.

Learn hip-hop moves from professional instructor. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

TUESDAY 9.26

FM WESTON AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD TRIP TO FORT PICKENS 7:30 a.m. Free. Meet at

Office Depot parking lot, 1155 Gulf Breeze Parkway. fmwaudubon.org JUGGLING 101 4 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. SoGourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com BOOKISH BEHAVIOR FOR GROWN UPS 5 p.m. Tryon Branch Library, 1200 Langley Ave. mywfpl.org

Arts & Culture

≥Events

PMOA GALLERY TOURS 2:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free with museum admission. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

≥Current Exhibits DIGITAL SCHMIGITAL

On view through Sept. 22. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org ART BEFORE SILENCE

On view through Sept. 22. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org BRUSH STROKES: MY JOURNEY IN ART BY BILLIE BAILEY On

view through Sept. 22. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

A DROP OF WATER, A GRAIN OF SAND: WORKS BY JACQUELINE BISHOP On

view through Oct.6. Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, at Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. pensacolastate.edu STATUS QUO On view through Oct. 7. Gallery 1060, First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.com IRISH EXPERIENCE EXHIBITION On view

through Oct. 7. UWF Art Department, 11000 University Parkway. uwf.edu

A DAY IN THE LIFE

On view through Oct. 14. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com THE REFLECTED SELF: A CULTURAL HISTO-

Let’s Wine!

Free Wine Tasting Every Thursday AWM 5pm - 7pm

PENSACOLA POETRY OPEN MIC 6-8 p.m.

Constant Coffee and Tea, 615 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/pensacolapoetry FUNKY YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. $10. Country Two Step, East Coast Swing, Competition Choreography and more. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com BANDS ON THE BEACH 7 p.m. Westside Players. Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com HEALING CLINIC AND MEDITATION 7:158:30 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 RY OF PORTRAITURE

On view through Oct. 22. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

FEAR AND FOLLY: THE VISIONARY PRINTS OF FRANCISCO GOYA AND FREDERICO CASTELLON On view

through Dec. 31. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

REBELS WITH A CAUSE: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST WOMEN On view

through Dec. 31. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org PHILATELY & FRIENDSHIP: THE ART OF ACE

On view through Feb. 27. Exhibition of 50 illustrated envelopes created by members of Art Cover Exchanged. T.T. Wen-

tworth, Jr. Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org

≥Workshops & Classes

OIL PAINTING 101 WITH LOREN MILLER

Learn to use oil pants accurately over the course of the six-week class. Class dates are Mondays Oct. 9 through Nov. 13 1-4 p.m. First City Art Center, 1060 Guillemard St. Cost is $200 for members and $225 for nonmembers. 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 Guillemard St.

baby grand piano. Pensacola Library lobby, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com

WEDNESDAY 9.27

CREATURE FEATURE 3:30 p.m. Fort Pickens

Bookstore, Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. nps.gov/guis/index.htm

CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKER SERIES: DR. MONA AMODEO 4:30 p.m. Free.

Pizza and beverages provided. UWF Library, 11000 University Parkway. uwf.edu ROSH HASHANAH AT JACKSON’S 5 p.m. $29 per person. Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox. greatsouthernrestaurants.com PILATES & PINOT 6-7 p.m. $12. Pure Pilates Downtown, 426 S Palafox. purepilatespensacola.com WATERBOYZ SLOW SKATE 6-7 p.m. Every Wednesday. Skate starts and ends at WaCost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Every Monday

invited to submit proposals for CUBED, a 12-day outdoor mural installation and live mural painting along Palafox Street at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza. Sixteen artists will be selected. Each artist will create a mural for one 8ft x 8ft panel and will receive a $1,200 stipend. Artists must be onsite and present during the production of their mural during through Nov 3-5. Submission deadline is Sept. 25. The fee is $30 for non-members and $15 for members. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

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

CLAY HAND BUILDING Six-week

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

CLAY SCULPTURE

Six-week workshops held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members.

≥Call To Artists CUBED Artists are

CROSSING BOUNDARIES: ART AND THE FUTURE OF ENERGY

terboyz, 380 N. 9th Ave. waterboyz.com HANDS ON HOMEMADE PASTA & PECAN CRUSTED FLOUNDER 6-8 p.m. $64.50.

SoGourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com SWING DANCE LESSONS AND PARTY 6:30-10 p.m. $5-$10. Professional west coast swing instruction for all levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com COMEDY NIGHT 7 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery and Winery, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd. Ste. 9. swanneckwinery.com MEDITATION 7:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org FREE DANCE LESSONS 8-8:30 p.m. Free beginner west coast swing dance lesson. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com Makers, designers, and creative thinkers are invited to submit artworks and transdisciplinary projects to Crossing Boundaries: Art and the Future of Energy National Juried Exhibition. Submissions should attend to and contemplate issues such as the future of clean energy, eco-aesthetics, ecojustice, sustainability, social practice and the environment, the intersections of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), etc. This call is open to all media and materials as well as researchbased projects that are contextualized through aesthetic practices. Submission deadline is Oct. 2. The fee is $30 for non-members and $15 for members. For

more information visit pensacolamuseum.org. DOCUFLORIDA: DIGITAL EXHIBITION

Artists can submit photographic and moving image-based work to the digital exhibition, DocuFlorida, which will be projected at the Pensacola Museum of Art and simultaneously screened at Pensacola Voices Multicultural Center. DocuFlorida is focused on the current environment and landscapes of Florida, the Gulf Coast, and the Southeast Region of the U.S. Established, emerging, and nascent artists and image-makers are welcome to submit. Submissions can be photographs or film and video and should attend to the environment, and rural and urban

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calendar Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com Mondays TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA 7 p.m. The

landscapes of the region. Submission is Oct. 2. The fee is $30 for nonmembers and $15 for members. For more information, visit pensacolamuseum.org

Bars & Nightlife

≥Bar Games Thursdays

LADIES NIGHT 5

p.m. V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox. vpauls.com 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 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.

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 BAR BINGO WITH

KRAZY GEORGE 8 p.m. Ticket Sports Bar, 7333 N. Davis Highway. Play to win up to $100 in gift cards. 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

WAY BACK WEDNESDAYS 4 p.m. Free

admission for ladies, $1 beers, $5 pizza. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

LADIES NIGHT ON

THE DECK 5 p.m. $2

drinks and music. The Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com

PUB TRIVIA NIGHT

7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. facebook.com/goatlipsdeli

WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The

Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com TICKET BAR BINGO

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation 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 Wednesdays Karaoke with Krazy George 9 p.m. Ticket Sports Bar, 7333 N. Davis Highway.

≥Live Music

THURSDAY 9.21 JOHN RIPLEY 6-9

p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox BEN PARSONS 6 p.m.

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calendar Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com NORTHWEST FLORIDA BLUES SOCIETY

6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebargrill.com AL MARTIN 6:30 p.m. Doc’s Courtyard and Cafe, 5198 Willing St., Milton. GREG LYON BAND 7 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com SCENIC HEIGHTS 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com COLM KELLY 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com THE MOON LAGOONS

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

LIVE DJ: TONY C

10 p.m. Phineas Phogg's Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

FRIDAY 9.22

LIVE JAZZ WITH JOE OCCHIPINTI 12 p.m.

The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co., 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd. PEEK 6 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DAVE AND JOE SHOW 6 p.m. Peg

Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com

BRIDGET KELLY BAND

6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebargrill.com LISA ZANGHI 6-9 September 21, 2017

p.m. V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox. vpauls.com AL MARTIN 6:30 p.m. Doc’s Courtyard and Cafe, 5198 Willing St., Milton. CURT BOL JAZZ QUARTET 7-11 p.m.

La Playita, 5 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. JASON CARTER AND THE HEALERS

7 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com JOHN RIPLEY 7-10 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox LIVE MUSIC 7:30 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com CURT BOL JAZZ QUARTET 8-11 p.m.

Jazz and Flow Cafe', 4238 W. Fairfield Dr. DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com RICH MCDUFF 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com SKY DOGS 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. Lili

Marlene’s. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com THE MOON LAGOONS 9 p.m. End

O’ the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

LIVE DJ: TONY C

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

E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SUNDAY 9.24

SATURDAY 9.23

a.m. The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co., 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

KENNY & ROD 12-4 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com 3 AMIGOS DUO 6 p.m. p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com PEEK 6 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. POST PLUTO 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebargrill.com SOUTH OF HEAVEN

7 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com LIVE MUSIC 7:30 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com COLM KELLY 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com SKY DOGS 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. Lili

Marlene’s. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com THE MOON LAGOONS 9 p.m.

End o' The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE DJ: JUST RICH 10 p.m. Phineas Phogg's Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com SHENANIGANS 10 p.m. Apple Annie’s, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

LIVE JAZZ WITH JOE OCCHIPINTI 9-10

JOE OCCHIPINTI 11

a.m.-3 p.m. Apple Annie’s Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

CURT BOL JAZZ QUARTET 11 a.m.

Five Sister’s Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St.

JAZZ BRUNCH WITH AL ALVARADO 11

a.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com SMOKEY JOE 12 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com LOADED GOAT 4 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com BRYAN LEE 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebargrill.com NIC ANDREWS 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com LIVE MUSIC 7:30 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com KARAOKE WITH JIM BOB 8 p.m. Lili

Marlene’s. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

MONDAY 9.25

MIKE MAGAZINNE 6

p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com BRYAN LEE 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebargrill.com JAZZ JAM 7 p.m. $10-$12. Free for students. Horizen Restaurant, 3103 E. Strong St.

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ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS The Ascend Cares Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of manufacturer Ascend Performance Materials, announced the awarding of scholarships of $2,000 each to nine area students. The winners are children of team members from the Ascend Performance Materials’ Pensacola facility: Micah Brown of Flomaton, 21, is a junior at Troy University, majoring in elementary education. Outside of school, she volunteers with Feed the Veterans, Open Gym, Park Memorial, Heart Walk, City Wide Clean Up, Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Food Drive Alpha Gamma Delta and Harvest Pumpkin Patch. Her parents are Lori and Michael T. Brown. Michael T. Brown is a maintenance mechanic with Ascend. Omari Christopher Harris of Pensacola, 17, is a senior at Booker T. Washington High School. He plans to attend Florida A&M University and major in business administration. Outside of school, Omari volunteers with Hope Camp, Cobb Community Center, Mt. Pilgrim Vacation Bible School and the Ronald McDonald House. His parents are Marcia and Hillary Harris Jr. Marcia Harris is a chemical processor with Ascend. Keyana Mahallati of Pensacola, 17, is a senior at West Florida High School of Advanced Technology. Keyana plans to attend Florida State University and major in biological science. Outside of school, she volunteers with Chain Reaction. Her parents are Golnar Mahallati and Majid Mahallati. Majid Mahallati is a lead chemical operator with Ascend. Abri’ McDaniel of Cantonment, 18, is a sophomore at Troy University, majoring in biomedical sciences. She is a member of the Troy University Gospel Choir. Outside of school, she is involved with the Ronald McDonald House and NAACP. Her parents are Twana and Donald McDaniel. Donald McDaniel is a powerhouse operator with Ascend. Tylon McDaniel of Pensacola, 18, is a senior at West Florida High school of Advanced Technology. Tylon plans to attend Pensacola State College and major in engineering. Outside of school, he volunteers with the Ronald McDonald House, ARC Gateway and the Optimist Club. His parents are Donna and Robin McDaniel. Robin McDaniel is a CP control room lead with Ascend. Jacob Norre of Cantonment, 19, is a sophomore at Texas A&M University where he is a member of the Corps of Cadets. Outside of school, he volunteers with the Miracle League. His parents are Cathy and Michael Norre. Michael Norre is a project manager with Ascend. Bailee Reeder of Pensacola, 19, is a sophomore at and ambassador for Pensacola State College where she is majoring in nursing. Her parents are Dana and Justin Reeder. Justin Reeder is a lead processor with Ascend. Shelby Lee Willett of Milton, 20, is a junior at the University of Mobile majoring in elementary education. Outside of school, Shelby volunteers in the vacation bible school programs with Wacissa United Methodist Church, Hickory Hammock Baptist Church and Shepherd House. She has also done mission work in Guatemala and Peru. Her parents are Casey and Trent Willett. Trent Willett is a lead mechanic with Ascend. Allison Woodfin of Molino, 19, is a freshman at Troy University, majoring in communications and a member of Chi Omega. Outside of school, she serves as an intern in the Escambia County Office of Community and Media Relations. She has volunteered with Escambia 4-H, a National Youth Development Program under the guidance of the University of Florida. Her parents are Jennifer and Hudson Woodfin. Hudson Woodfin is a reliability specialist and mobile workforce lead with Ascend. “We are proud to support each of these students and commend the support of the parents of all of our applicants,” said Rachell Gold, director of the Ascend Cares Foundation. “We believe that part of being a good company means being good to our team members, their families and our community.”