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ASHTON HAYWARD The Pensacola may-

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or may have pulled a rabbit of his hat with an additional $2 million from Enterprise Florida’s Quick Action Closing Fund that he can apply to the ST Aerospace incentive package. Our sources in Tallahassee tell us it doesn’t exist, but if Hayward gets it and does a public bond issue, like his administrator and PIO have told the daily newspaper, then Escambia County won’t have to loan the city any money for the airport project. As Interim County Administrator George Touart said before Christmas, it’s a “win-win” solution.

FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN & MACHINE COGNITION The institute has

announced its plans to expand its downtown Pensacola headquarters by adding a three-story, 30,000-square-foot addition.

IHMC will be able to consolidate its operations that are currently spread over four separate sites. Kudos should be given to the Escambia County Commission for loaning IHMC a $12 million for the expansion.

PARTNERSHIP FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY The non-profit was one

of 12 groups nationwide chosen to receive the guidance of a “community coach” from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. The service is provided through the support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care.

shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn., Escambia County Superintendent Malcolm Thomas told the daily newspaper, “We’re going to do everything, every day to keep our children safe.” In January 2013, Thomas created the Escambia County’s Security Task Force to make our schools safer. He barred parents and media from attending the group’s meetings.

For months, we thought that the group was working to make the schools more secure.

Last week we learned that the school district had only recently started its assessment of the security at its schools. Furthermore, those assessments will take four to six months. Unbelievable.

BP The British energy giant BP has dealt a

blow in its attempt to reduce its settlement payments relating to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Federal Judge Carl Barbier ruled that BP has to adhere to the earlier interpretation of the settlement over the spill that tentatively suggests higher payouts for damages. Of course, BP plans to appeal Barbier’s ruling, which will stall claim checks.

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The Christmas holidays are the time to recharge one’s batteries. One can look over the past year, tally up the wins and loses, and make plans and resolutions for the next year. I find myself thinking about the stories that I didn’t do — the investigations that I couldn’t quite pull off.

There was the story of the mother of two entrapped in our criminal justice system. The army veteran appeared in court for violation of parole. She admitted to the judge that she came out of the service “messed up.”

Her original arrest was for driving under the influence. In tears she told how the arrest had cost her a job at the Lakeview Center. The electricity was turned off at her apartment, forcing her family to live in series of shelters.

Finally she got her act together, finding help from the Veterans Administration.

She had been sober for over six months and was holding down two jobs to take care of her family. However, she hadn’t paid her $1,160 in fines and enrolled in the DUI classes.

Her attorney asked for work release.

The judge sentenced her to a year in jail and put her children under the care of Department of Children and Families. She was handcuffed and taken to the jail.

This mother’s story haunted me for days — bad decisions leading to even worse decisions, poor people trapped in the criminal justice system. I just couldn’t find the time to gather all the information to make it a full cover story.

Then there was Warrington Middle School. I won an award for my investigation into the failures of the troubled school that Superintendent Malcolm Thomas had committed to make the best in the state. After the article, he made a few changes, but nothing significant. Despite the problems at Warrington, Woodham and other middle schools, Thomas easily won re-election in 2012.

This past year, I heard of cover-ups of teachers being threatened by students, students fighting and students having sex in closets and restrooms. I hesitated to act because my writing had little impact in 2011 and possibly made the situation worse. The school district saw this kids as moneymakers for it, not human beings.

When the state released its school grades last summer, Warrington Middle was given a “F” and ranked the 10th worst middle school in the entire state. I felt no sense of satisfaction in Thomas’ failure, only regret that I didn’t tackle it one more time. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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DOLLAR BILLS AT THE BAY CENTER The saying about there being "no such thing as a free lunch" is ringing in the ears of those accustomed to fee-free parking near the Pensacola Bay Center (formerly the Civic Center). Starting Jan. 11, the parking lots of the Bay Center will charge a $5 parking fee per vehicle for select events. The Bay Center anticipates that the newly enacted fee will increase their revenue, thereby decreasing the amount of the funding the center receives from the county’s Tourism Development Tax, a tax on shortterm rental income including hotels, RV parks, apartments, and other specified accommodations that are rented for less than six months.

Right now, World Championship Ice Racing, Jeff Dunham, Barry Manilow, Harlem Globetrotters, Monster Jam, Cirque du Soleil, and Third Day and Skillet are the first events at which the parking fees will apply. Ice Flyers games are not part of the pay to park events at the present time. To check whether you’ll need cash to park for a certain event in the future, visit pensacolabaycenter.com, navigate to the individual event page and look under the “Tickets” information box on the right.

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On Monday, Jan. 6 RESTORE Escambia will present the county’s RESTORE Act Advisory Committee with a document it has produced titled, “Proposal for Selection of RESTORE Act Projects in Escambia County, Florida.” RESTORE Escambia, self-described as “A Citizen’s Coalition for Sustainability,” comprises individuals and community groups who have developed their proposal in order to assist the advisory committee in evaluating projects in accordance with the RESTORE Act. The RESTORE Act will administer funds that BP will eventually pay for violations of the Clean Water Act associated with the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The act allots monies to affected states to fund ecological restoration, economic development, and tourism development. Current estimates have Escambia County receiving as much as $200 million, depending on BP’s final fine amount, which is currently in process of being determined in federal court in New Orleans.

The committee, which began meeting in early 2013, is tasked with recommending projects for RESTORE Act funding to the county commission, who will make the final decision once funds are available.

RESTORE Escambia hopes that their proposal will provide the local committee with helpful guidance. Representatives of the coalition have attended each of the county’s RESTORE Act Advisory Committee’s meetings and heard the wide range of presentations from community groups regarding how they’d like to see the funds appropriated. Speakers have represented groups associated with the environment, public health, workforce development, economic development, and tourism.

“We’re hoping it will set a precedent and allow our community to really make a difference,” stated Barbara Albrecht, one of the authors of the proposal. RESTORE Escambia began meeting in March 2013 and began working on the document in August.

“We have an incredible opportunity ahead of us to really protect, restore, and basically get back the ecosystem that once put us on the map.”

The Escambia County RESTORE Act will meet monthly in 2014 in the Board of County Commission chambers, 221 N. Palafox. RESTORE Escambia will present at 4 p.m. on Jan. 6. {in} ▶ For the whole story everyday check out ricksblog.biz

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Get Engaged HOW TO BECOME INFORMED & INVOLVED IN '14

Sorry to disappoint if you thought we were talking about the other kind of "engaged." But this is the Independent News after all, not Cosmo—so you really should have known better.

In the spirit of the new year and just striving to be better people in January 2, 2014

general, we've compiled some useful resources to help get us all started.

From a local government breakdown to the upcoming elections (yes—'14 is an election year even though Barack Obama's job isn't up for grabs) to tips for volunteering with area non-profits,

we tried to cover as many bases as we could think of and answer the questions we've asked or heard asked repeatedly. We're sure we've missed some things and we hope you become engaged enough to ask us about them in the very near future.

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How To Watchdog (and maybe even participate in) Local Government

by Jessica Forbes

about the council members? Visit cityofpensacola.com/council for short bios, links to agendas and videos, or, if you’re just getting started, to find out in which district an address falls using CityView, the city’s mapping software. Contact information for each of the council members is also available online.

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Pensacola City Hall / photo by Samantha Crooke we thank you for that) or watching the local In December, the removal of trees ahead news to stay informed. Still, at the start of a of road work at the intersection of Scenic new year, considering other outlets—includHighway and Interstate 10 came as a suring greater personal involvement, such as prise to many, including some of our local attending a meeting or two—might be elected officials. The upset worth a shot. surrounding the clearing of the trees got us thinking here at the IN offices about community Do you ever have involvement, ideas that you think Many of us are guilty and the ways in might make the which citizens of complaining about city and/or county can inform better? Have you what’s wrong, or dreaming themselves seen something about what could make the about what that you think is is in store for community problematic that their neighlocal officials may better, but never take borhood, city need to address? and county. the next step.

Many of us are Although it's guilty of complaining pretty much a full about what’s wrong, time job to keep up or dreaming about what with the inner workings could make the community of local government and better, but never take the next most people have other activities step to get the ball rolling, so to speak. to occupy their time, there are a few options On the other hand, perhaps you rarely for those who would like to tune in a little consider what our local officials are up to, more to local politics. There is always the or the issues that come before them. But option of reading local newspapers (and

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sioners meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month, with Agenda Reviews held the morning of each meeting. Proposed agendas are available online ahead of the conferences.

For basic information about the commission and its members, The good news visit myescambia. is, in our hypercom/districts. Bios, contact informaconnected world, it is tion, and links to more convenient than Twitter feeds for ever to keep abreast of individual districts are just some of the what’s going on in the information availhalls of power. able. An interactive GIS Map of Commission Districts—again, five total districts for those just getting started—is also accessible via the website. Taxpayers are footing the bill for the web features, so we perhaps having a foggy or better-than-foggy may as well use them, no? notion of what’s going on in our area has become more appealing to you and you’d like to know how to access information about For most people, keeping up with the local government. activities of local government is yet another To know what city and county officials item on a list of activities we aspire to mainare considering at their regular meetings, you tain. But like many New Year’s resolutions, can subscribe to notifications that will give keeping focused on the goal year-round you direct access to agendas. Perusing the often suffers. The good news is, in our hyperagendas could alert you to a topic of interest connected world, it is more convenient than that may urge you to contact your city or ever to keep abreast of what’s going on in county representative. And while notifying the halls of power. Local government is no officials of an issue doesn’t assure they will exception. If you regularly check email or take immediate action, there’s a chance that utilize a smartphone or tablet, there are your words might have an effect. At the very several ways to have local government deliver least, reaching out to an official, whether updates directly to you. via email, phone, or social media gives you The city offers a variety of reminders and a chance to voice what’s important to you alerts, including meeting notices with links to outside of voting every couple of years. agendas at cityofpensacola.com/List.aspx. To Pensacola City Council: Pensacola City connect with what’s going on at the county level, click “Notify Me” on the myescambia.

Council meetings are typically held twice com home page to choose which email monthly, on the second and fourth Thursupdates you would like to receive, includdays of the month. Ahead of the meetings, ing updates for individual districts, general usually the Monday before, the council alerts, and purchasing notifications, among holds Agenda Conferences during which the others. You can also subscribe to RSS Feeds, agenda items for the regular meeting are set. and find links to other social media outlets at No clue who your council representative is myescambia.com/contact/social. {in} or perhaps you just want to learn a little bit

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Get Out The Vote Yes, 2014 is an election year. Without a presidential election driving the news cycle, this very important fact may escape the attention of some folks only remotely plugged in. Nevertheless, offices at the state and local level are up for grabs. Below are the pertinent dates to jot down on your calendar.

Primary Election: August 26

In order to vote in the primary elections, you must register to vote by July 28, 2014.

General Election: November 4

To vote in the general election, you must register to vote by Oct. 6, 2014.

For a list of candidates for local offices, visit escambiavotes.com/currentcandidates-and-finances. For a rundown of candidates statewide, visit election. dos.state.fl.us/candidate/Index.asp.

STATELY MATTERS

In the governor’s race, Republican incumbent Rick Scott is one in a field of dozens of registered candidates. Scott’s most active opponents are former State Senator Nan Rich, D-Weston, who has been campaigning since 2012, and former Republican Governor turned Independent turned Democrat Charlie Crist, who announced his candidacy in November 2013.

The office of Florida Attorney General is also up for grabs, with Republican incumbent Pam Bondi at this point facing Democrats George Sheldon and Perry Thurston, Jr. and Libertarian Bill Wohlsifer. Races for the state’s Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Agriculture will also take place.

Representing this region of Florida in Washington, D.C., U.S. Representative Jeff Miller, the Republican incumbent for U.S. Congressional District 1 is currently facing registered candidates James

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Bryan-D, John KrauseR, and Travis Miller-R. Current Florida State Senator Greg Evers, R-District 2 is presently the only candidate filed to run for that office, which represents all of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and the northern part of Okaloosa County.

See flsenate.gov/ Senators/Districts for a breakdown of current district boundaries.

As for the Florida House of Representatives, incumbent Rep. Clay Ingram-R is currently the only registered candidate for the District 1 seat. Mike Hill, R-District 2 again faces campaign against Democrat Jeremy Lau. The two previously squared off for that position in a special election held in early 2013.

State House districts 1 and 2 fall within Escambia County, while voters in Santa Rosa County will vote for a representative for District 3. Republican incumbent Doug Broxson will face Republican Jamie Tabisz-Smith in the District 3 primary.

For a view of current State Representative district boundaries, visit election. dos.state.fl.us/district-maps.shtml.

LOCAL RACES

On a local level, Mayor Ashton Hayward currently faces opposition from registered candidates Charles Bare and Donna Clark. City Council Members Sherri Myers (District 2), Larry Johnson (District 4) and Brian Spencer (District 6) are also up for reelection. County Commissioners Gene Valentino (R-District 2) and Grover Robinson IV (R-District 4) are also up for reelection, facing opposition from registered candidates Ray Guillory-D and Michael Lowry-D, respectively. Positions on the Escambia County Utility Authority, Santa Rosa Island Authority and Escambia Soil and Water Conservation District are also vacant this election cycle.

CHEAT TIP: LET THE LEAGUE DO THE LEGWORK

To stay informed during this and every election year, the League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area is an excellent source of information. The League publishes a “Guide to Elected Officials” for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, complete with contact and term information. The non-partisan group also publishes a Guide to Candidates during election years, something to keep an eye out for as November approaches. Visit lwvpba.org for general election information and to view the guides as they become available.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Being a Do-Gooder

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RESEARCH: Find an organization that

serves a cause or issue that you care deeply about. Having passion will only make your volunteer work that much more rewarding.

We've already started this part for you—see below for a round-up of some local non-profits that we think are worth You don’t looking into.

new skill or develop professionally. Do allow yourself to step outside your comfort zone.

MANAGE YOUR TIME: Don’t allow

yourself to feel overwhelmed. Track your obligations in your calendar (whether you carry a planner, use a smart phone application or both). Don’t be afraid to say no if you have have a hectic week to let laziness or and don’t feel guilty intimidation hold you if you only have a limited amount of back. No matter how time to spare. Keep much time you have to your schedule in Do give or what your skill set mind when you sign you like to up to volunteer as is, you can start making write? Are you well. For example, a difference in 2014. an awesome mentoring a child may photographer? require more time than Do you enjoy enassisting with a fundraiser gaging with the public? event.

Whatever your talents may be, they are invaluable.

While volunteering is Many times, signing up to volunteer is similar more about donating your time to a worthy to applying for a job. Don’t be afraid of the cause, you should allow yourself to enjoy this “humble brag” and discuss your qualificatime and make new friends. You can also see tions, interests and background in person or about volunteering alongside your friends and on your volunteer form. family. If your volunteering experience isn’t what you were expecting, talk to the volunteer Volunteering coordinator. Don’t give up. {in} provides plenty of opportunities to learn a

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You may have been thinking about volunteering at a non-profit for years, but have yet to act upon it. You don’t have to let laziness or intimidation hold you back. No matter

how much time you have to give or what your skill set is, you can start making a difference in 2014. Before you sign up, take this advice on making the most of your benevolence.

KEEP AN OPEN MIND:

Get Started: Some Local Non-Profits Worth Looking Into find an extensive list of non-profits under their agency directory.

FOR THE TEENS

Chain Reaction: Open to middle and

high school students aged 13-18, Chain Reaction links students with meaningful volunteer opportunities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. mychainreaction.org

ALL ABOUT KIDS Whatever your interest or passion is, there's a local organization to match.

And they all strive to improve the community where you live and work. Don't see what you're looking for here? This is just a small list of organizations. Check out the United Way of Escambia County by visiting unitedwayescambia.org and 010 1

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida: The

youth mentoring program matches volunteers to children to help strengthen communities and help kids

build their futures. bbbsnwfl.org

Boy and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast: Providing safe after

school and summer programs to kids from 5 to 18-years-old, Boys and Girls Club aims to give kids the confidence to achieve their full potential. bgcec.com

Gulf Coast Kid's House:

GCKH is a private, nonprofit that provides services to victims of child abuse in Escambia County. The organization also provides prevention education for both adults and children. gulfcoastkidshouse. org

KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY

Families Count: At Families Count, social workers, nurses and other professionals work together to provide family services in Northwest Florida. You can become a community advocate by donating your time to their several proinweekly.net

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FavorHouse of Northwest Florida, Inc.: Favor-

House offers shelter, counseling and a 24-hour crisis line to victims of domestic abuse. Volunteers are provided with comprehensive training to help give direct assistance to victims. favorhouse.org

LEND A HAND

American Cancer Society: Giving a ride to a chemotherapy appointment or volunteering at Relay for Life are just some of the ways you can help fight the good fight against cancer. cancer.org

ARC Gateway, Inc.: Wheth-

er you're working in the gift shops or adopting a group home, spending time to help ARC Gateway create great life experiences for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities is time well spent. arc-gateway.org

Habitat for Humanity: This

Christian ministry provides housing for low income families. To keep the cost low, Habitat uses the labor of thousands of volunteers. Even if you're not handy, you can still contribute in the office or by becoming a committee member. pensacolahabitat.org

Junior League of Pensacola:

Women of all ages join Junior League to focus on the needs of children and families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. juniorleagueofpensacola.org

Independence for The Blind of West Florida: A task as simple as help-

ing someone run an errand makes a huge difference for those who are visually impaired. ibwest.org

HELPING THE HOMELESS

EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless: ECOH helps oversee the

care of homeless men, women and families by working with a collection of agencies. Volunteering can be anything from helping out at a fundraiser, to assisting with the annual Point in Time survey. ecoh.org

Streets and Lanes Ministry: Cathy Harris, founder of Streets and Lanes, helps meet the physical and spiritual needs of homeless men, women and families by providing a weekly lunch and prayer as well as donating clothes, toiletries and any necessary items. streetsandlanesministry.com Waterfront Rescue Mission: The

Waterfront Rescue Mission is more than a thrift store. By volunteering with the Mission, you are helping men and women find a way out of homelessness through the recovery programs. waterfrontmission.org

FEED THE NEED

Appetite 4 Life: Providing one of life's most basic needs, Appetite 4 Life extends nutrition services to individuals living with terminal illness. You can get involved by helping deliver meals,

preparing food or even assisting with administrative duties. appetite4life.org

Manna Food Pantry: The local

food bank serves more than 40,000 in Northwest Florida annually through its five distribution sites in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. It takes dozens of volunteers to keep operations running smoothly. mannafoodpantries.org

Four Blades of Grass: Gulf Coast

culinary professionals came together to create Four Blades of Grass, an organization that aims to end hunger of children and the elderly along the Emerald Coast. fourbladesofgrass.com

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One Advocate’s Story

by Jessica Forbes

“I recognize that I’m a mere mortal.

I’m hoping if I build up something that the next generation can carry it on.”

Albrecht

Barbara Albrecht / courtesy photo For many public officials and attendees of local government meetings, Barbara Albrecht is a familiar presence.

Typically donning a straw hat, she is an environmental scientist who is involved in a number of community organizations and speaks out regularly on behalf of the environment and community at large.

“I’m a big fan of recycling,” Albrecht said. “Taking care of what we have. It doesn’t all have to be new.” Albrecht, who for nearly 30 years has lived in a 108-yearold house in East Hill that she helped restore, puts her principles to practice by conducting outreach to educate the public and elected officials about the ways seemingly isolated decisions often have broader impacts.

The broader picture is something Albrecht is accustomed to considering she has studied how various components of watersheds connect with and affect one another.

In 1987, Albrecht earned a bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology with a minor in Geography from the University of West Florida. Her community activism slowly built over the years as her work as a scientist involved her with a range of projects tied to the federal, state and local government.

Albrecht worked at the EPA as a student, analyzing contaminated sediments.

During that time she met J.D. Brown, one of the original members of Bream Fisher212 1

Experiences in her personal life furmen Association (BFA) and began participating in water quality monitoring with him. thered her desire to speak out. “For me it was really eye opening to get sick,” Al“The BFA brought the Department of brecht said. In early 2001 she inexplicably Environmental Protection, the Northwest began losing her hair and later in the year, District, to Pensacola in the ‘70s. They went her voice. “I had to become an advocate to Tallahassee and lobbied,” Albrecht for myself. The doctors didn’t said, who took over as president know what to do with me, so of BFA in 2011 when the they just dismissed me.” group — composed Albrecht said she largely of original, now spoke in a whisper for elderly members — “I feel very over two years. “I began discussing asked for my voice disbanding. strongly that back because I Around when you land on have a lot to say; 2000, while this planet all you’re I don’t need my employed with hair.” After seeing the Society of given is your word.” dozens of doctors, Environmental Barbara Albrecht Albrecht discovered Toxicology and her body was accuChemistry (SEmulating metals. “I acTAC), Albrecht took cumulate them because a small step toward of endocrine disruptors, activism when residents which could potentially be in of Vernon, Fla. contacted our waters and sediments.” the company when a developer “Our environment doesn’t have a began dynamiting nearby Beckton Springs to voice,” Albrecht said after losing her own. create caves for diving. Albrecht suggested As a Program Manager and Ecologist for residents photograph changes they saw in The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the the area and coordinated biological surveys late 2000s, Albrecht said her community to study the effects. “They built a case,” involvement began to expand. “That’s Albrecht remembered of the determined where all the threats to the landscape reresidents. “That was my first experience with ally became apparent.” a lot of things, a lot of higher-ups.”

In 2009, the recession eliminated a number of positions, including Albrecht’s from TNC, and she has since dedicated her time to volunteering as a Watershed Coordinator with UWF and serving with a number of organizations, including the Technical Advisory Committee of the Bay Area Resource Council, the Francis M. Weston Audubon Society and the Blackwater State Forest Liaison Committee.

“I feel very strongly that when you land on this planet all you’re given is your word,” Albrecht said, who worries that politics often trump public needs. “The right hand and the right hand, they might be connected to the same state or county entity or body, but they’re not talking to each other.

They’ve got their own agendas, their own missions, they’re not communicating.”

Next up for Albrecht is outreach with RESTORE Escambia — a coalition supporting the sustainable use of BP fine monies for community projects. They have developed a document and will it present to the county Jan. 6. "We developed a set of filters, if you will, that refines projects so that they are truly focused on the RESTORE Act and what that intent was,” Albrecht said.

Albrecht is also establishing a nonprofit, Panhandle Watershed Alliance, with the goal of developing educational outreach and serving as an umbrella organization for citizen-based water quality monitoring operating in Perdido, Chocatahatchee and St. Andrews Bay and reestablishing monitoring in Perdido and Pensacola Bays.

While she is now highly involved in advocacy, Albrecht suggests starting small for those who have identified an issue they are passionate about or would simply like to volunteer to learn more: “Donate four hours a month.”

“I recognize that I’m a mere mortal,” Albrecht said. “I’m hoping if I build up something that the next generation can carry it on.” {in} inweekly.net

GET D GE E NGA

Post-Worthy Activism

by Jessica Forbes

Hotel for Dogs & Cats each have a list of preferred items on their websites, needed to help best serve the animals in their care.

Although some may require a quick trip by the store, others you may already have.

Volunteer: Pensacola Humane Society

depends on its volunteers to walk dogs throughout each day during operating hours and help manage dogs at adoption events. Likewise, the ECAS and Hotel for Dogs & Cats also have volunteer opportunities available.

Adopt/Foster: If you are looking to

photo by Samantha Crooke With each new week comes an influx of new things to rant about on social media platforms. Or at least it sure seems that way. Whether in regard to celebrities, politics, economic issues, environmental threats or national news headlines (especially ones that feature Pensacola), 2013 did not fall short in delivering plenty of rant worthy things to post and tweet about.

If updating your status makes you feel "engaged," then that’s your prerogative.

Just keep in mind there’s always the opportunity to turn your passive posts into positive, proactive actions. In case you’re interested in less ranting and more acting this year, here are a few suggestions.

FOR THE ANIMAL LOVER…

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As we look back to some of 2013’s top rants on the local front, the Escambia

bring a new friend of your own home this year, consider ECAS as your first stop since it remains a kill shelter, and an adoption from here literally equates to a life saved. Keep in mind that by adopting from other local entities that take animals from the shelter on a regular basis, such as Pensacola Humane Society, you are still saving a life. If you aren’t quite ready or able to welcome a pet into your home fulltime, Pensacola Humane Society can set you up as a temporary foster.

County Animal Shelter’s (ECAS) euthanizing a dog named Cowgirl Attend: Animal Services is one that most won’t Advisory Committee of forget anytime soon. Of Pensacola regularly course the claws came meets to discuss the out on social media Keep in mind future of animal immediately followcare in the county. ing the incident. there’s always the The group was Fingers crossed opportunity to turn created to assist something like this the County with your passive posts into never happens matters pertaining again, but if it does positive, proactive to animal protecwe suggest trying actions. tion, regulation to focus on ways and control.

At a to help all the other time when the county animals that are still in remains on the cusp of need. no-kill partnerships that Donate: In addition to could change the future of aniaccepting monetary donations, the mal services, there couldn’t be a more vital ECAS, Pensacola Humane Society and time to join in the dialogue.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER myescambia.com/community/animalservices

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PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY Pensacolahumanesociety.org

FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY CONCERNED…

By now we’ve all seen the trees that were cut down on Scenic Highway to make way for the interstate widening. Although it may seem like you woke up and the trees were gone overnight, these decisions take time and have many different elements of consideration that come into play.

If you are looking to educate yourself further on environmental issues that face our region and stay ahead of the game, consider partaking in local environmental dialogue by joining in meetings held by 350 Pensacola. While the 350 mission is to inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis — to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet — on a local level the group strives to address a multitude of area environmental issues and welcomes more voices into the dialogue. facebook.com/350pensacola or 350pensacola@gmail.com {in}

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Books We Should Have Read

“PASTRIX: THE CRANKY, BEAUTIFUL FAITH OF A SINNER & SAINT” by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Modern Christianity has gotten a bad reputation for being disingenuous and inauthentic. And when I say ‘gotten,’ I really mean ‘earned.’ It has been narrowed down to black and white do’s and don’ts with very little gray area. Bolz-Weber hopes to change this. “Pastrix” tells the story of her past demons that led to her conversion and ordination into the Lutheran church and why she hurts for the oppressed. She is cranky, talks like a sailor and is very open.

The world needs her voice. (Jason)

"THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE" by Neil Gaiman

I’m pretty interested in anything coming from the mind of a guy married to Amanda Palmer, let’s be real. I feel super guilty for not having read this one, originally meant to be a novella written to her, especially since it recently won Book of the Year in the British National Book Awards. Plus it’s supposed to be pretty short as novels go, so there’s really no excuse. I became enamored with Gaiman’s ability to immerse the reader in his super complex fantasy worlds (there are several co-existing right now, didn’t you know?) when stumbling upon “Neverwhere” one random insomnia-filled night. Background information that I had no clue about until after I read that book: he’s the same guy that wrote the more well-known — meaning they have movie adaptations, so it’s far more likely you’ve heard of them — “Coraline” and “Stardust.” Similar to those, the book I read was geared toward children, so 616 1

I’m extra intrigued about “The Ocean at the End of the Lane,” since it’s one of his few novels intended for adults. As much of his plot lines go, it sounds pretty wild, with elements based on his own childhood, and then oh, wormholes — overall delving into the “disconnect between childhood and adulthood.” Yeah, time to finally go read it.

(Samantha)

“TENTH OF DECEMBER”

by George Saunders I must confess that I may have a tiny bit of a writer’s crush on dear George Saunders for his mastery of the short story.

Although I’m sure you remember his advice to graduates this year in his address at Syracuse University’s graduation, what you may not realize is that he kicked off the year with another work of wondrous short stories, “Tenth of December.” This work found its way onto quite a few top lists this year, including The New York Times’ list: “The 10 Best Books of 2013.” In addition to his previous short story collections, his 2007 books of essays, “The Braindead Megaphone,” happens to be a go-to read I pick back up from time to time when I need some thoughtful entertainment. I am eager to get my hands on what is said to be another dark, yet humorous work by none other than the master himself. (Sarah)

"I AM MALALA: THE GIRL WHO STOOD UP FOR EDUCATION AND WAS SHOT BY THE TALIBAN" by Malala Yousafzai

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably seen or read at least one interview with teenage heroine and now

best-selling author Malala Yousafzai this past year. And unless you don't have a soul, you were probably captivated by her scary, yet inspiring, story just like I was. Hopefully you just weren't as lazy as me and have already read it.

But just in case you missed it here are the basics: At age 15 Yousafzai was shot in the head at point-blank range by Taliban forces because of her refusal to go quietly

when her access to education was taken away. Few expected her survive, but she did. She has since gone on to become the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize and a global spokeswoman for the power of peaceful protest. I can't think of a more perfect read to kick of a new year and hopefully get me motivated to actually do something worthwhile this year.

(Joani)

"BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOOR" By Saru Jayaraman

Now a year old, Jayaraman’s look at the restaurant industry takes on the low wages and working conditions in America’s restaurants. The author herself has appeared on numerous television shows since the book’s release in January 2013 and makes a powerful argument for raising wages for servers —some of the lowest in America — and generally improving conditions for those preparing and serving Americans many of their meals. Jayaraman’s work touches on broader issues related to the minimum wage, the increasing rate at which Americans eat out, and the real cost of the cheap food to which Americans have become accustomed.

With a forward by Eric Schlosser ("Fast Food Nation"), "Behind the Kitchen Door" has put Jayaraman among the ranks of the multiple journalists advocating for a more sustainable and humane food system, no matter who is preparing the meal. (Jessica) inweekly.net

Movies We Should Have Watched

"BLACKFISH"

I feel like the only person with cable who hasn't watched "Blackfish" yet. Seriously, I don't think CNN has aired anything this buzz-worthy since last New Year's Eve when Kathy Griffin tried to "kiss" Anderson Cooper.

The film is a companion piece to 2009’s "The Cove." It examines the dangers of keeping species in captivity by focusing on Tilikum, a killer whale who has been involved in the deaths of three individuals while being held by SeaWorld. Of course, SeaWorld declined to participate in film and is now disputing most of its claims, but that isn't stopping "Blackfish" from resonating with viewers and critics alike. It's a virtual lock for a Best Documentary nod at this year's Academy Awards. And even though I know it's probably going to make me cry just like "The Cove" did, I promise to watch it before then — I really do. (Joani)

“THE WOLF OF WALL STREET”

If you asked me what the last movie I went to see in theaters was, or even watched at home, I couldn’t tell you with absolute certainty. I can tell you when I do select a film to watch, it’s a careful choice. Since I didn’t pay much mind to this year’s releases until December, it’s no surprise that my pick is one we’ve all heard about constantly in recent days, “The Wolf of Wall Street.” First and foremost, my draw to the film is the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio is the star of the show, and truly is an ageless wonder that I will never grow tired of. I am eager to see just how he portrays the role and looking forward to the exaggerated debauchery that surrounds him. I also feel that they greedy, crazy January 2, 2014

world portrayed in this movie speaks to a condition that spans far outside of Wall Street. The film is already receiving applause for its soundtrack and cinematography, both of which I consider prime pieces in making a film worth its watch. This may even be one I break down and go to the theaters for. (Sarah)

"FRANCES HA"

Ok, yeah, I’m female and in my late 20s, so it's no surprise that I’m a sucker for the fact that this movie is starring a 27-year-old heroic female character. Bonus though, it’s bound to be artsy too — shot entirely in black and white. A collaboration of Greta Gerwig, who also stars as the main character Frances in the movie, and her equally talented real life partner, writer-director Noah Baumbach, I’m betting it also contains some pretty fresh and true to life scenarios and dialogue. The movie follows Frances Handley’s adapting to adult life, moving sporadically from city to city, while still pursuing her dreams, regardless of how grounded or not they may be in reality. Ever hopeful, this fairly broke aspiring dancer navigates relationships, friendships (her closest relationship being with her best friend and roommate Sofie), and typical life stuff. Did I mention it’s all shot in black and white? (Samantha)

"12 YEARS A SLAVE"

Having read the book that the movie is based in graduate school, I have no excuse for not having seen this. The film tells the story of Solomon Northup, a free AfricanAmerican who was kidnapped in 1841 while in Washington, D.C. and sold into slavery in Louisiana. Northup’s firsthand account

of life within the U.S. domestic slave trade and society was extremely powerful on the page, and the film is reportedly just as moving. British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Northup, supported by a cast including Michael Fassbender and Brad Pitt. The film has been nominated for multiple Golden Globes including Best Picture, Best Actor for Ejiofor, Best Supporting Actor for Fassbender and Best Supporting Actress for Lupita Nyong’o. I will definitely have to make amends and check this one out before the awards shows start. (Jessica)

years. He was there as our country was shaped through its most important moments—think the Kennedy assassination and Civil Rights era. In any household, its the ones who are never seen that hear the most and apparently the White House is no different. The film's cast is just as significant. "The Butler" is on everyone's list this year for the Academy Award predictions and yet, somehow, this History Channel junkie missed his "fix." (Ed)

"THE BUTLER"

I took a nap near an elliptical type of machine at Harpo Studios once. Fortunately I was spared the embarrassment for when I awoke, Oprah wasn't working out next to me. But I digress. Speaking of Oprah, I have heard only the most fantastic reviews for the film in which she co-stars opposite Forest Whitaker—Lee Daniels' "The Butler." This year's field for Oscar contention is packed with films that deal with race relations in America. But this film has a few specifics that land it on my "I should have seen that," list. For one, its deeply historical as its told through the perspective of a White House butler that served more Presidents than I have been legally eligible to vote for.

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Things To Look Forward To SOUNDS UPCOMING ALBUMS TO MAKE NOTE OF*

SCREENS TV, MOVIE AND NETFLIX RELEASES TO GET EXCITED ABOUT

• "Community" (returns to NBC Jan. 2) • "Downton Abbey" (returns to PBS Jan. 5) • The 100th episode of "Parks and Recreation" airs on NBC (Jan. 9) • Spike Jonze's "Her" (wide release Jan. 10, of course we probably won't get it at a local theater for a few more weeks) • "Girls" (returns to HBO Jan. 12) • "Mitt" — the Romney documentary (available on Netflix Jan. 24) • "The Lego Movie" (Feb. 7) • "House of Cards" season two hits Netflix (Feb. 14) • Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (March 7)

• The movie that Kickstarter made—aka "Veronica Mars" (March 14) • "Divergent" (March 21 — meaning you've still got plenty of time to read the best-selling book) • "Orphan Black's Attack of the Clones" (returns to BBC America April 19) • "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" (May 2) • Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of the musical "Jersey Boys" (June 20) • "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" (July 11).

• "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (remake hits theaters Aug. 8) • "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" (Aug. 22) • "Dark Places" is the first of two Gillian Flynn books that are getting big-screen adaptations this fall (Sept. 1) • "Gone Girl" is the second (Oct. 3) • "Dumb and Dumber Too" (Nov. 14) • "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1" (Nov. 21) • "The Hobbit: There and Back Again" (Dec. 17) • Remake of "Annie" starring Quvenzhane Wallis (Dec. 19) • "Better Call Saul" — a Breaking Bad spinoff (airing on AMC, exact date still TBA but they promise it will be sometime in '14)

• "After the Disco" by Broken Bells (Jan. 14) • "Give The People What They Want" by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings (Jan. 14) • "Acoustic At The Ryman" by Band of Horses (Feb. 11) • "Morning Phase" by Beck (Feb. 14) • "St. Vincent" by St. Vincent (Feb. 25) • "Sparks" by Imogen Heap (March 3) • "Lost in the Dream" by The War on Drugs (March 18) • "Out Among the Stars" — a lost Johnny Cash record from the 80's (March 25) • "Food" by Kelis — mostly noteworthy because it was produced by Dave Sitek from TV on the Radio (April 28) *We know this list isn't very long, but it's the best of what our research turned up. Maybe more artists are going the way of Beyonce in '14 with no release dates? Or they are just bad at planning. Either way, we're sure there's plenty more new music in the pipes, this is just the best stuff we could find with confirmed release dates

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LOCAL EVENTS & SPECIAL DAYS TO KEEP IN MIND

• Pensacola's 12th Night-Mardi Gras Kick Off event (Jan. 4) • Pensacola Beach Run (PBR): Half Marathon, 10K and 5K (Jan. 11) • Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents "Beethoven and Blue Jeans" (Jan. 11) • Fire on Ice World Championship ICE Racing (Jan. 14) • Pensacola Opera presents "Carmen" (Jan. 17 & 19) • Jubilee Run, Walk or Drag with Color (Jan. 18) • Capitol Steps (Jan. 25) • 19th Annual Cordova Mall Ball (Jan. 25) • Double Bridge Run 15K and 5K (Feb. 1) • Pensacon (Feb. 21-23) • World Book Day (March 6) • McGuire's 5K Prediction Run (March 15) • Ballet Pensacola presents "Timeless" (March 14 & 15, 21 & 22) • Pensacola Opera presents "Cinderella" (March 21 & 23) • Record Store Day (April 19) • Hangout Fest (May 16-18)

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ON THE HORIZON:

Drive-By Truckers-English Oceans

Let me preface this by saying that I really like the Drive-By Truckers. They have longevity, and have proven that they are stronger than their individual members by surviving the departure of arguably their most talented songwriter, Jason Isbell. The band’s particular brand of southern-fried rock stands out from others as always being introspective and honest, while being raucous and feverishly loud. They are always

THURSDAY 1.2

RUNNING: SIX AT SIX 6 a.m. Running Wild, 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

FIRST CITY ART CENTER 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

“Small Works” on display through early January.

Monday-Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - noon. 1060 N. Guillemard St. 429-1222 or FirstCityArt.org.

ARTEL GALLERY 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The 2013 Members’ Show is on display through Jan. 3.

“Masks!” an exhibit featuring the art of Escambia County School students opens on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and runs through Jan. 18. Tuesday –Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 223 Palafox, Old County Courthouse. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

very consistent in putting out new music.

If nothing else at this point, the Drive-By Truckers are very good at being the DriveBy Truckers.

On their tenth studio album, the band promised a return to form in an interview with Rolling Stone late last year. All in all they have delivered on that promise. “English Oceans” is archetypal DBT, as songs include politics, drinking, mental illness, religious imagery and doomed relationships interspersed over layered guitars, upbeat rhythms and the back and forth of dual vocalists Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley. The album drips of the Southern rock appeal the band are known for.

However, the album is not all high points.

There are times where it seems to drag, and it becomes tedious to stay wrapped up in across the 13 songs that clock in at just over an hour. That is not to say there aren’t some gems and songs that will live on in the bands remarkably extensive catalog. Absolute high point for me is ‘Grand Canyon,’ the album’s somber closer, which was written for a crew member who passed away last January and spins an expansive tale of loss in true DBT style. Longtime and new fans of the band will find plenty to sink their teeth into with this release, but if you

QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Presenting the gallery’s Christmas Members’ Show, which will be on display through Jan. 7. For the 10th year, Quayside is also showcasing Christmas ornaments created by local Pyramid School artists, which we be on display and available for purchase through Jan. 6. “New in the Q,” A New Members Show begins Jan. 8. Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. –5 p.m. and Sunday 1-- 5 p.m. 17 E. Zaragoza St. 438-2363 or quaysidegallery.com.

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“New Blues Show” on display through Feb. 1, featuring the works of new member artists who joined the gallery in 2013. Featured artists in-

need a starting point, you should really go back to “Decoration Day” or “The Dirty South.” “English Oceans” is out March 4 via ATO Records.

IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD:

Dum Dum Girls

What started as just a home recording project for lead Dum Dum Girl, Dee Dee Penny, has since garnered a lot of attention and success. 2014 seems to have nothing less in store for the band. This year will see the release of “Too True,” the ladies’ third long player for Sub Pop Records and the follow-up to 2011’s “Only in Dreams.”

This album is another notch in the belt of an already impressive underground career.

Late in 2013, we got the track ‘Lost Boys and Girls Club,’ the catchy, upbeat, new wave tinged first single from the upcoming album, which deals with the heavy themes of confronting the past and then deciding that it is best left where it is while moving on. This track carries weight and is hopefully a good signifier of the album.

Another reason to delve into the Dum Dum Girls is a similar artist who used to exist within their ranks. Frankie Rose stepped down as the band’s drummer and back up

clude Margaret Biggs, Adrienne Childers, James Emery, CeCe Hines, Ric Koressel, Tom Snyder, Chip Spirson and Sherry Vickery. Monday – Wednesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday –Saturday 10 a.m. –8:30 p.m., and Sunday 12:30 – 4 p.m. 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

MESS HALL 2 – 5 p.m. The Pensacola MESS Hall (Math, Engineering, Science & Stuff) offers weekly themes, special activities and workshops that captivate curious minds of all ages and inspire a lifetime of discovery. School year hours are Tuesday – Friday 2—5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. –5 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona St. Admission is free for members and $8 for adults and children

vocalist to pursue a successful solo career.

2013 saw the release of her album “Herein Wild,” a hazy, dream pop gem, complete with a stellar cover of The Damned’s ‘Street of Dreams.’

I would suggest acclimating yourself with both acts because they are here to stay, and it seems like there are great things ahead this year, specifically for the Dum Dum Girls, as “Too True” is expected to be a very strong release. Look for Dum Dum Girls on the road supporting “Too True,” and pick up a copy when it is released on Jan. 28 via Sub Pop Records. {in}

Dum Dum Girls / photo by Steven Dewall

ages 3 and over. 877-937-6377 or PensacolaMESShall.org.

WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com.

WINE & GLIDE SEGWAY TOUR 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

This one-hour Segway tour includes a stop at Seville Quarter or Aragon Wine Market for a wine tasting. Offered every Thursday and Friday night.

Call ahead for availability and information about other tour offerings. Emerald Coast Tours, 701 S. Palafox. $45. 417-9292 or emeraldcoasttours.net.

A.B.C. BEVERAGE TASTINGS: NEW BELGIUM BEERS 6 p.m. To kick off the next semester of

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A Museum Makeover

by Sarah McCartan

DO IT.

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Brooklyn Bridge by Emil Holzhauer, 1954, Oil on Canvas / showing at “Looking Back, Moving Forward: The PMA Permanent Collection Retrospective.”

In 2013, the Pensacola Museum of Art brought a multitude of noteworthy exhibits into the public eye. These included the local photo exhibit “24 Hours in Downtown Pensacola” and Mikaela Sheldt’s “Paint and Process,” which was accompanied by an interactive artist talk and poetry performance.

The museum also launched a new affiliate group, the PMA Contemporaries, and welcomed yoga into the gallery

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27 S. 9th Ave.

433-WINE or 433-9463

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Atlas Beverage Class (A.B.C.), Atlas Oyster House will tackle the topic of New Belgium Beers.

The series runs January through June, with one one-hour long class each month. Featured beverages will change throughout the semester. Fish House Chef Billy Ballou will prepare small plates paired with each featured beverage. Students will also have a chance to win prizes in “pop quizzes” throughout the classes. Reservations are required, and the cost is $20 per student, per class.

Call Lauren to make reservations, 516-2324. For a complete course listing with menus, visit atlas. goodgrits.com/abc-beverage-tastings.

VEGAN DINNER AT END OF THE LINE 6-9 p.m. While End of the Line offers vegan dinner options every day (except Mondays, when they’re closed) each Thursday the café also serves up a three-course dinner, the menu for which changes every week. 610 E. Wright St. $15.

429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

BEER PONG TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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KARAOKE NIGHT 6 p.m. VFW Post 706 5000 Lillian Highway, 455-0026.

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

THE DAVENPORTS 6 p.m. The Leisure Club, 126

space. 2013 proved the museum is only gaining momentum, and the new year already promises more of the same, starting with museum improvements.

Thanks to a grant awarded to the museum by IMPACT 100, the entire museum will be closed Jan. 6 – 10 while it gets a new look to accompany the new year. Beginning Jan. 2, the downstairs gallery will be closed for phase one of renovations. The upstairs museum space currently hosting “The Design of War” will remain open with the exhibit on display until Jan. 4.

These January renovations will include new hardwood floors that will repair more than a century’s worth of wear and tear to the space and make the space more level, increasing both safety and accessibility when walking from room to room. On top of being functional, this change will add to the museum’s look and appeal.

“It will significantly improve the aesthetics in the museum — elevating the visitor experience substantially,” said Stacy Kendall, PMA Director of Marketing.

The refreshed flooring comes well in time for the museum to celebrate its birthday on March 28.

“2014 is the PMA’s 60th anniversary so we are excited to be making those changes for a bright future,” said Kendall.

The first floor of the museum is set for completion before the reopening of the museum on Jan. 11. The renovations on the second floor will begin in April.

In addition to revamped flooring, the

S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com.

RADIOLIVE 6 p.m. WUWF presents RadioLive, featuring Jonathan Byrd Band, Spencer Bohren, Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart, and Martha's Trouble. Museum of Commerce, 201 E Zaragoza St. 474-2787.

JAMES & FRIENDS 7 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 8 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

DJ ANGEL VALLE 10 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

FRIDAY 1.3

PENSACOLA DOG FANCIERS ASSOCIATION AKC ALL BREED AGILITY TRIAL 9 a.m.—6 p.m. Friday is the kick off a three-day competition, one of two AKC-sanctioned dog shows the Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association puts on each year. The Agility Trials require dogs to follow cues from handlers through a timed obstacle course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles and other obstacles. Saturday and Sunday hours

grant is providing an air system upgrade, which will add to the pleasantness of the museum experience and help preserve the artwork.

According to Kendall, this particular upgrade will allow the museum to bring in “large, blockbuster exhibitions that require state-of-the-art air control.”

Just on the other side of January’s phase one renovations, are two new exhibits on display from Jan. 11 through Feb 15. The first is “Looking Back, Moving Forward: The PMA Permanent Collection Retrospective.” This collection is a representation of decades of gifts, donations and purchases that are said to have expanded the community’s access to prominent works of art. In celebration of the PMA’s 60th Anniversary, this exhibit serves as a visual storyline of the Permanent Collection’s history.

The second exhibit,“60th Annual Youth Art Focus and Educators’ Show,” highlights the best work from more than 500 art students and educators in Escambia County schools, celebrating their strong artistic achievements and our area teachers’ dedication to art education. {in}

PMA MUSEUM OF ART

407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org or 432-6247

are 7 a.m.—6 p.m. Admission is $3 per person, children under 12 years of age are admitted for free. Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Hwy. pensacoladogs.org.

TOURS OF HISTORIC ST. MICHAEL’S CEMETERY 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Forty-five minute tours of this eight acre green space in the heart of historic Pensacola give you a unique look at over 200 years of local history. Learn about symbolism behind the images, the people and places associated with this community, and preservation efforts in this historic cemetery. Tours offered every Tuesday and Friday. 436-4643 or stmichaelscemetery.org.

WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5 p.m.

Palace Café at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5 - 7 p.m.

City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. 469-8100.

NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Night-time version of the regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu, including Bellinis, Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Sangrias as well as your favorite brunch dishes with exciting twists. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

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LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. inweekly.net

happenings REBECCA BARY 7 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. 433-4507 or picassojazz.com.

DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

SARAH PERCY 8:30 p.m. The Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox. 466-2103 or thetincow.com.

GYPSY RIOT 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

RICH MCDUFF 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. 433-2849 or mcguiresirishpub.com.

JAMES ADKINS 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. 497-6076 or hopjacks.com.

GIVE AND TAKE AT THE HANDLEBAR 9:30 p.m. Give and Take with Better Off and more TBA. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 4349060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY TOUR 3:30 p.m.

Join Brewmaster Mark Robertson for a tour of Pensacola’s own brewery. Tours begin in the Taproom and include samples for those 21 and over. No reservations required. $5. 225 E. Zaragosa St. 434-3353 or pbbrew.com.

PENSACOLA’S 12th NIGHT MARDI GRAS KICK OFF 5 p.m. Head downtown to participate in the official beginning of Pensacola’s Carnival season. Wind Creek Casino is sponsoring the 2014 Pensacola Mardi Gras’s 12th Night party.

Complete with a blessing of the fleet, a second line procession, the cutting of the city’s official King Cake and a first look at the floats of our local Mardi Gras, Palafox Street will be alive with the excitement of the Gulf Coast’s most unique festival tradition. For a full list of local Carnival season events, visit pensacolamardigras.com.

NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. A night-time edition of the regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

SATURDAY 1.4

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PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from onsite vendors who grow, make or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs and art for sale. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox St. Palafoxmarket.com.

UKULELE CLASS 9:30 a.m. Blues Angel Music hosts the Pensacola Ukulele Players Society (PUPS) every Saturday morning. PUPS offers free ukulele lessons for both beginners and seasoned musicians looking to pick up a new instrument. Loaner ukuleles are available for the sessions, which usually last an hour. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd. Free.

457-7757 or bluesangelmusic.com.

CHORAL SOCIETY OF PENSACOLA AUDITIONS 10 a.m.—12 p.m. The Choral Society of Pensacola – Northwest Florida’s premier symphonic chorus – will hold auditions for new singers. Choral Society Artistic Director, Xiaolun Chen, will conduct the auditions, which take place in a very relaxed and non-threatening atmosphere. Auditions on other days can be arranged by special appointment. For more information, call Mr. Chen at 484-1810.

DAY BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch including Bellinis, Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Sangrias as well as your favorite brunch dishes with exciting twists. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

REBECCA BARY 7 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. 433-4507 or picassojazz.com.

DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

JAMES ADKINS 8:30 p.m. The Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox, 466-2103 or thetincow.com.

GYPSY RIOT 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 9 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 4691001 or hubstaceys.com.

RICH MCDUFF 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. 433-2849 or mcguiresirishpub.com.

WHISKEY DOWN 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. 497-6076 or hopjacks.com.

BOTB AT THE HANDLEBAR The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

January 11, 2014 at 8pm Saenger Theatre with Ryan Anthony, trumpet featuring BEETHOVEN Overture to Fidelio SIBELIUS Valse Triste RAVEL La Valse and more!

Call Now for Tickets!

850.435.2533

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SUNDAY 1.5

BUBBLES & BRUNCH AT THE LEISURE CLUB 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Enjoy Gourmet Brunch Trios for $12. You pick the three delicious items to build your perfect brunch. Bottomless Champagne & Mimosas for $5. TLC opens at 9 a.m. for coffee and pastries. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com.

DAY BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Regular Saturday and Sunday

The Elbow Room Lives On

by Sarah McCartan

Word travels fast, and rumors tend to travel even faster.

Just in case you heard a rumor implying otherwise, after 50 years of glory, The Elbow Room will not be closing its doors. It has been confirmed that this iconic establishment is simply being taken over by new management. This new management in question has been confirmed as someone who is just like family to The Elbow Room staff, which also offers some relief since the thought of changes to its signature appeal and charm are just too much to handle. The January 2, 2014

new year at The Elbow Room promises to bring just as much of a speakeasy, nostalgic feel made complete with red lighting, jukebox tunes, board games, delicious eats, Schlitz and Spock-tails as the last 50 years have. {in}

THE ELBOW ROOM

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happenings morning brunch, including Bellinis, Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Sangrias as well as your favorite brunch dishes with exciting twists. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

THE FISH HOUSE BRUNCH 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious Sunday brunch overlooking Pensacola Bay. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

END OF THE LINE BRUNCH 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This vegan café offers its unique three-course brunch every Sunday, with a menu that changes each week.

610 E. Wright St. $15. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

SEVILLE QUARTER SUNDAY BRUNCH 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Whether it’s a special occasion, an opportunity for friends to catch up or a pleasant start to a lazy Sunday, brunch at Seville Quarter’s is a great way to treat your family. Live music provided by the Westside Players. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

FIVE SISTERS JAZZ BRUNCH 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. A southern blend of southern fl avors and live music featuring Clarence Bell. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 Belmont St. 912-4856 or fi vessistersbluescafe.com.

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KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 9 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

BROOKS HUBBERT 10 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. 433-2849 or mcguiresirishpub.com.

MONDAY 1.6

RUNNING: SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS CLUB 5 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AT THE SAND-

SHAKER 7 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

WORLD OF BEER TRIVIA NIGHT 7 – 9 p.m. Drink beer, play trivia for free and win WOB Bucks if your team makes the top three. 200 S. Palafox St. 3327952 or wobusa.com/locations/Palafox.

BAR BINGO 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

TRIVIA AT THE SANDSHAKER 9 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

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JAZZ JAM 6:30 p.m. The Jazz Society of Pensacola (JSOP) hosts its monthly Jazz Jam at La Brisa, formerly the Unique Café, in Gulf Breeze.

Roger Villines, trumpeter and director of the Pensacola State College Jazz Ensemble, leads the session. Performing musicians are invited to sit-in and they are admitted free. Admission for those just enjoying the music is $10 for JSOP members, $15 for non-members and $5 for students with ID. Special menu and full bar available. La Brisa, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway. jazzpensacola.com.

BLUES SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S MONDAY NIGHT BLUES 8 p.m. Featuring Dizzy Jukes. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

PAPER STREET SOAP CO. 8 p.m. End o’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

TUESDAY 1.7

RUNNING: SIX AT SIX 6 a.m. Running Wild, 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

MEET THE ARTISTS LUNCHEON: CARMEN 11:30 a.m. The Pensacola Opera Guild and University of West Florida's Leisure Learning Society will co-host this event during which guests will have the chance to meet the singers, directors and designers involved in Pensacola Opera’s upcoming production of Carmen. Excerpts from the opera will be performed by the 2013-2014 Artists in Residence. Heritage Hall in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. $25. 433-6737.

HALF-PRICE SUSHI 5 p.m. Atlas, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or atlas.goodgrits.com.

PRIME TIME TUESDAYS 5:30 p.m. Jackson’s, 400 S. Palafox. 469-9898 or jacksons.goodgrits.com.

SHAKESPEARE CLUB 5 – 7 p.m. Club members will read and discuss the works of Shakespeare. The club is ongoing and meets every Tuesday. West Florida Public Library, 239 N Spring St. 662-278-8383.

YOGA AT EVER’MAN 6 p.m. $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

POTTERY WHEEL CLASSES WITH ANN ROBINSON 6-9 p.m. This six week course includes instruction by artist Ann Robinson, along with clay, tools, kiln firings and glaze. Open to all skill levels. The cost of one 6-week workshop is $185 for non-FAC members and $157.25 for members.

Tuesday evening classes, Jan. 7-Feb. 11 from 6-9 p.m. Limited to 8 students. The same workshop will also be offered on Thursday mornings, Jan. 9 - Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. - noon. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. 429-1222 or firstcityart.org.

KARAOKE WITH BECKY 8 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

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LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

OPEN JAM NIGHT AT THE HANDLEBAR The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

WEDNESDAY 1.8

IN MARTINI NIGHT 5 p.m. The Global Grill, 27 S. Palafox. 469-9966.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS 5:30 p.m.—close. All bottled wines are 50 percent off. Jackson’s, 400 S. Barracks St. 469-9898 or jacksons.goodgrits.com.

RUN4WINE 5:30 p.m. Get out and about downtown as part of The Run4Wine Running Club.

The club welcomes runners (and walkers) of all abilities, and offers 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 mile courses.

Upon your return, enjoy 2 for 1 wine specials and a 10 percent discount on food, The Wine Bar’s way of rewarding you for your work out. The Wine Bar, 16 S. Palafox. run4wine.net PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY RUNNING CLUB 6:30 p.m. Three different routes of varying lengths take off from the brewery every Wednesday. 225 E. Zaragosa St. 434-3353 or pbbrew.com.

TAP IT AND RUN 6:30 p.m. Pound the pavement along the WOB Running Club’s 3.2-mile route, and you’ll be treated to half-price select drafts for runners. After 10 runs with the group, runners receive a “Tap It and Run” shirt. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox St. 332-7952 or wobusa.com/locations/Palafox.

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news of the weird PEOPLE WITH TOO MUCH MONEY During the 2012 presidential campaign, Mitt Romney caught criticism for his proposed California home with parking on an upper floor, requiring a car elevator. Much more elaborate elevator access will be available in the new Porsche Design Tower near Miami (opening in 2016 and already 80 percent sold out, according to a December report

by Slate.com). The 132 oceanside units (in square footage from 4,300 to 17,000 and in price from $5.3 million to $32.5 million) include glass-walled, elevator-accessed spaces for two or four cars (for people who would rather admire their Bugattis and Maseratis than the Atlantic Ocean).

CAN'T POSSIBLY BE TRUE Equality Under Law: (1) In December, Fort Worth, Texas, judge Jean Boyd sentenced teenager Ethan Couch to probation with no jail time for drunkenly killing four people in a car crash— apparently accepting Couch's "defense" that his affluent, permissive childhood had taught him irresponsibility. (WFAA-TV turned up a 2012 case in which Judge Boyd sentenced a 14-year-old black kid to prison for punching another boy who then fell, bumped his head and died.) (2) New York City prostitute murderer Rasheen Everett got a 29-year sentence in December, despite his lawyer's "defense" that the victim was merely a transgendered prostitute. ("Shouldn't (29-year sentences) be reserved for people who are guilty of killing certain (higher) classes of individuals?")

• Tension over digital security is such that an alarming disclosure made in 2004 (and largely ignored) can resurface on a website in 2013 and appear even more astonishing. At the height of the Cold War in the 1960s (and largely because of Pentagon-White House contentiousness), "safeguards" were installed to prevent rogue generals from launching nuclear war on their own. What today would be a "PIN" number was assigned to each missile, but Strategic Air Command generals mocked the PINs by setting each one to "00000000"—a code that today would be ridiculed as naive. (Furthermore, "00000000" was then written out on each missile's instructions, according to the former launch control officer who disclosed it in 2004.)

• Many medical professionals are certain that Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski, 70, is a quack, treating cancer patients with expensive, FDA-unapproved substances, giving false hope to the terminally ill and in some cases diverting them from betterregarded treatments. However, according to a December USA Today investigation, Dr. Burzynski enjoys enthusiastic support from a small but dedicated group of patients, and neither regulators in Texas (where he is licensed) nor two juries (who turned back indictments against him) have been able to stop him. FDA regulators have been incon-

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sistent toward him but appear to be gaining aggressiveness following recent inspections of his facilities. (Dr. Burzynski manufactures his own proprietary drugs, charging around $10,000 a month to patients who can pay.)

INEXPLICABLE One Rule Fits All: Jim Howe, father of two children at South Cumberland Elementary School in Crossville, Tenn., was handcuffed and briefly detained by a sheriff's deputy in November after mistakenly believing that he could walk his kids home when class let out at 2 p.m. Actually, the school allows 2 p.m. departure only for kids being picked up in cars; pupils who leave on foot must wait until 2:35. (Howe assumed that the waiting period was only to protect young pedestrians from pick-up traffic.) Deputy Avery Aytes said a rule is a rule and that if Howe failed to cooperate, he would be jailed.

• David Friehling, who was identified as Bernard Madoff's accountant soon after Madoff's 2008 confession to running his notorious Ponzi scheme, provided evidence in November that a certain Madoff associate knew all along that Madoff was running bogus numbers on his books—testifying that he dutifully certified all such falsified documents that the associate showed him.

Friehling, who pleaded guilty in 2009 for his personal role in the scam, also revealed that somehow he had actually blown $4.3 million of his own money in the swindle (on behalf of his children and other family members).

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT Police finally arrested William Footman, 55, in October as the person who somehow managed to swipe inside-front-door mats from at least 37 New York City banks between March and May 2013. No money was ever taken, and some banks were slow to realize the thefts—unobservant that they had even had front-door mats in the first place. "I sell them to bodegas," Footman said. "Their floors get wet."

• Rodney Rotert of Tulsa, Okla., filed a lawsuit recently against Philadelphia Insurance Companies demanding the return of "his" classic 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, supposedly worth about $100,000. His case is complicated by the fact that he also recently pleaded no contest to possessing stolen property, i.e., that very same car, stolen from an Arkansas dealer in 2007. (Rotert claims he bought the car legitimately, but he also changed the Vehicle Identification Number to obtain a false title.) Rotert said his legal claim, especially with the "current" VIN, is superior to the insurance company's claim. {in}

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