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Contents

PUBLISHER & EDITOR Rick Outzen

COLUMNS

3 WINNERS & LOSERS 4 OUTTAKES

25 NEWS OF THE WEIRD 27 LAST WORD

NEWS/FEATURES/ARTS

6 NEWS: CRACKING THE DUI CODE 9 COVER STORY: 2011 IN HURRICANE GUIDE 15 A&E: LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE 22 CULTURE: DESTINATION ARCHAEOLOGY

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bradley “B.J.” Davis, Jr., Joani Delezen, Hana Frenette, Ashley Hardaway, Rob “Bubbs” Harris, Catrina, Hebert, Erica House, Brett Hutchins, Chelsa Jillard, Jennie McKeon, Kate Peterson, Scott, Satterwhite, Chuck Shepard, Will Strickland, Trevor Webb PRODUCTION MANAGER Joani Delezen ART DIRECTOR Samantha Crooke SALES DIRECTOR Jennifer Passeretti

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THE HANGOVER: PART III The Wolf Pack travels to Perdido Key to watch Stu toss mullet at the Flora-Bama. Somehow they manage to lose his future brother-in-law, as well as their memories of the previous night.

What happened is still hazy, but the clues are nothing short of intriguing: a Harley, a pair of extra large granny panties and a “Vote for Ron McNesby” emery board.

GROVER ROBINSON AND THE BP HALLOWS PART 2 Commissioners Grover Robinson, Marie Young and Gene Valentino hunt down the Horcruxes and face off against the vile Voldemort (Gov. Rick Scott) and his minions in the epic Battle of Hogwarts over BP funds.

BAD TEACHER A potty-mouthed, boozeswilling teacher sets her sights on a career at WEAR TV 3 by raising enough money to get a boob job. And that’s where her students come in–the educator whose class has the highest FCAT score gets a huge bonus.

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE PORT The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft in an abandoned warehouse that

has been used to store frozen chickens.

They must race against the Decepticons to find it and learn its secrets, which could turn the tide in the Transformers’ final battle. C.C. Elebash has a cameo.

HORRIBLE BOSSES Three retired Monsanto workers figure that the only roadblocks that separate them from their hard-earned pensions and health benefits are the new bosses of their former employer. So they decide to whack them, one at a time. They hire Dwight Schrute to do the dirty deeds.

CAPTAIN ESCAMBIA: THE FIRST AVENGER Commissioner Kevin White volunteers to let the University of West Florida transform him into a super-powered, budget cut-fighting commissioner. Public enemy No. 1? Florida Legislature’s fearsome budget genius, the Red Skull (also played by Gov. Rick Scott).

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MAYOR & ALIENS Mayor Beverly Zimmern reins in her dysfunctional council to battle aliens that returned to her small town upset that they didn’t get a share of Ed Walters’ book deal.

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created a new breed of vagabond corporations.

These businesses are attracted by the best deals possible and with the fewest strings attached. They try to limit their capital investments. They stretch out their commitments to create jobs as long as possible, while collecting as much of the money upfront as possible.

Clearwire is a vagabond corporation. It established a customer call center in Santa Rosa County in 2007 with 20 employees and a projection of creating 300 jobs over a three-year period, which it surpassed in two years.

In August 2010, it announced it would be doubling its workforce and was given $2 million for the expansion. Within months of the announcement and receiving the funds, Clearwire was laying off 15 percent of its work force around the country as it battled a serious cash crunch.

Last week, it announced that it was contracting out the call center to TeleTech Holdings and Clearwire would be giving the $2 million back to the state of Florida.

The company got money when it needed from the state, and later it was able to spin off the call centers and its employees and get enough funds in the deal to pay back the state.

TeleTech says it will retain the workers, but it’s under no obligation to expand or even stay in Milton. Clearwire can move on to bigger and better incentives and tax cuts, less than a year after it was heralded as Santa Rosa County’s largest employer.

This area needs jobs. Vision 2015 was created to attract them. The Florida Legislature has given us $30 million over the next three years to help make it happen.

Let’s be sure those businesses we attract and help grow care as much about this community as we all do.

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VAGABOND CORPORATIONS The mantra for Republican governors and lawmakers is “We must create jobs.” The strategy du jour is a series of tax breaks for corporations, tax cuts for businesses and their wealthy owners and shareholders, and incentives and subsidies. In extremely tight budgetary times, Republican-controlled legislatures miraculously found funds for corporations while cutting programs for education and the poor, elderly and infirm.

After all, corporations create jobs.

They and our wealthiest citizens have no obligation other than creating jobs and making a profit. While they pump millions into lobbying state lawmakers, the mega-corporations have no loyalty to their communities, states or even this nation.

They don’t hesitate to make layoffs or even move facilities if profits or stock prices can improve elsewhere.

In any other era, such actions would be considered unpatriotic or even treasonous, but today, it’s simply seen as good business.

The sick, elderly and handicapped have no powerful lobbyists. They don’t create jobs. Their programs, services and benefits are derided as entitlements, while corporations are rewarded with subsidies and incentives. The sick, elderly and handicapped are stuck in the communities in which they live until they die. In this new era of job creation, they have no value.

The corporations win the budget wars—the weakest of our society are collateral damage, sacrifices on the altar of progress. Businesses are courted. The sick, elderly and handicapped are told not to complain or they will be seen as selfish, lazy and unpatriotic.

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CRACKING THE DUI CODE LOCAL ATTORNEYS CHALLENGE BREATHALYZER RESULTS

BY GRANT HUTCHINSON

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or decades, law enforcement agencies have relied on the breathalyzer as a primary method for acquiring evidence against DUI suspects.

Defense attorneys have often tried to question the admissibility of data obtained by the device. And now they may have caught a break.

Florida courts are facing difficulties in examining the source code that governs the machine’s soft ware. CMI, the company that manufactures all of Florida’s breathalyzers, argues that the source code is a trade secret that must be protected.

The debate has now reached Escambia County. Local public and private defenders are pushing CMI to produce the source code.

State attorneys, however, say that the code is not material to a DUI case.

The court’s decision on this controversy could have far-reaching effects on DUI cases past, present and future.

THE “GUILTOMETER”

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement performed a statewide breathalyzer upgrade to CMI’s Intoxilyzer 8000 in 2002.

According to FDLE Public Information Officer Heather Smith, the device was chosen over competitive offerings because it was “among the most sophisticated and state-ofthe-art” devices available.

“It operates reliably…and accurately,” said Smith.

Regular inspections ensure that the devices are working properly. “(They are) inspected by local law enforcement agencies monthly…and by FDLE annually.”

“Anyone that operates the breathalyzer in our state has to be trained and certified by FDLE,” added Smith. “We have a very thorough training, inspection and certification process in place.”

Florida defense attorneys have long argued with courts about the admissibility of breathalyzer results.

“There’s a presumption that if you blow over a .08, you’re impaired,” said local defense attorney Eric D. Stevenson. “For everything else, there’s a presumption of innocence. So you have this machine that’s almost a guilto-meter, and the people who manufacture it won’t let you know how it works.”

Stevenson and other attorneys have also found fault with the type of information the Intoxilyzer 8000 records. “(Other models of the Intoxilyzer 8000) will take your body temperature. That’s important in the calculation (of BAC). They also have a place where they can store part of the breath samples for later testing. When Florida ordered theirs, (they) didn’t come with (those features).”

The FDLE confirmed that their breathalyzers do not record body temperature or capture breath samples

NOT QUITE BREATHING EASY

A team of local public and private defense attorneys have led the charge against CMI.

“(It’s) been an issue around the state for probably three or four years,” said Stevenson.

“I helped choose one of the public defenders (to attend) seminars called Blood, Breath and Tears. He came back on fire, enthused about doing the source code issue up here and challenging it.”

Defense attorneys scored a victory of sorts when CMI agreed to allow an expert, Dr. Harvey Myler, to examine the Intoxilyzer 8000 source code and report his findings back to the court. That examination will occur in June.

“We are hopeful but cautious that when…Dr. Myler…shows up (at CMI headquarters) in Kentucky, they will actually let him have access to the source code,” said Stevenson. “(But) it’s been other people’s experience that once they’ve gotten up there, CMI has continued to play hide the ball. So we’ll see what really happens.”

Attorneys say they have reason to believe that examination of the source code will reveal problems with the device.

“We’ve had some experts review some testing data around the state…(it) has shown some anomalies that could be due to the source code,” said public defender Jason Cromey.

If fault is found within the source code, or if the courts determine that CMI has not been compliant in releasing pertinent information, the effects could be far-reaching.

“Some judges have said we’re just not going to let the breath test in here anymore,” said Stevenson. “That’s what we’re seeking.”

SECRET INGREDIENTS

The FDLE doesn’t believe the source code should have any bearing on DUI cases.

“Most (Florida) counties have ruled that it’s not material to the case,” said FDLE’s Heather Smith. “The National Safety Council…has taken the position that the source code is not pertinent, required or useful for

the examination or evaluation of the analyzer’s accuracy, reliability or validity.”

For CMI, the source code debate is less about DUI evidence and more about intellectual property.

“The source code represents one of CMI’s most valuable corporate assets,” said CMI attorney Ed Guedes. “It represents what makes CMI’s products unique from its competitors.”

“It’s like Coke’s secret formula. These are…assets that companies protect. So CMI has been very cautious about the source code…being out there without any kind of protections in place.”

Despite their reluctance to release the source code unconditionally, Guedes claims that CMI has been fully compliant with court orders and subpoenas.

“To the best of my knowledge, CMI has always fi led the necessary motions to seek relief from the court with respect to any of the subpoenas that were issued,” said Guedes. “But (that’s) an answer with various qualifications. There are literally hundreds of cases.”

Guedes also says that CMI’s compliance goes beyond allowing Dr. Myler’s examination.

“CMI has produced the source code already, in Clay County. That source code has been sitting there, (on a Flash drive), unexamined by any defendant, lawyer or expert for weeks now.”

“Defense attorneys have clamored that they absolutely need to see this,” added Guedes. “And yet when it’s produced, they don’t even ask to see it.”

Guedes believes that defense attorneys are more interested in the controversy itself rather than actually examining the code.

“They figure if they can raise the issue, (then) they can delay the proceedings. They can interfere with the State Attorney doing his or her job in prosecuting DUI drivers.”

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Pulling the Plug

Statewide testing procedures for the Intoxilyzer 8000 have also raised issues for defense attorneys.

In a sworn statement before Assistant State Attorney Adrienne Emerson, former FDLE inspector Martha Geddings admitted to questionable practices in the testing of the device.

Geddings discovered that the use of a cell phone or radio could cause tests on the devices to prematurely abort, something she admits to doing on several occasions. Geddings claims that this process was only used to save time and did not impact the accuracy of test results.

“The only time I ever (ended a test early with a cell phone) was when it had already failed. It just simply ends the inspection early.”

Geddings also says that she only used the cell phone trick to correct her own errors.

“It was never the instrument, ever. (The failure occurred because of) something I could identify.”

“When I repeated the inspection, it always passed. Always.”

The equipment used by Geddings also features an abort button that can be used to end the inspection early. When asked why she chose to use a cell phone instead of the button, Geddings struggled to answer.

“I don’t know why (I didn’t use the abort button),” said Geddings. “It might have been pride.”

Local attorneys will soon add Geddings’ testimony to their case.

“Our office is slated to take her deposition in the upcoming week,” said public defender Jason Cromey.

No End in Sight?

Dr. Myler’s upcoming examination of the source code could bring some form of closure to the debate. But if defense attorneys can find fault within the code, it would have a sizeable impact on DUI cases statewide.

“If there’s a problem with the code, we have to determine whether that causes a pall over the entire breath testing program, or whether it would just apply to individual tests,” said defense attorney Eric Stevenson.

“I think there would certainly be a lot of challenges to breath tests around the state.”

As for a Wild West scenario where previous DUI convictions are being overturned?

“That’s possible,” said Stevenson. “I would say it’s not likely. But that is a possibility.”

No matter what Dr. Myler’s examination of the source code reveals, CMI attorney Ed Guedes doesn’t think the debate will end any time soon.

“We have produced the source code… and nobody wants to look at it. There is, for many of these defense attorneys…a dubious motivation here. It’s not all of them. But (that’s the case) for a lot of those folks.” info@inweekly.net

BANKS WALKS AWAY EMPTY-HANDED Although the Escambia County Commission decided to go with the original recommendation from the Tourist Development Council regarding the distribution of BP tourism funds, the board also hinted at shaking up the council in an effort to better serve the area’s minority community.

The Commission voted 4-1 on Thursday to uphold the TDC’s recommendation—leaving much of BP’s $4.38 million for boosting area tourism to the Pensacola and Perdido Key chambers of commerce, as well as DeLuna Fest—and then suggested that the Council should be restructured and more representative of minorities.

“The structure is terrible,” said Commissioner Gene Valentino. “There’s not one person on that TDC west of Navy Boulevard all the way to the Alabama line.”

Tourist Development Councils throughout Florida must adhere to specific criteria laid out in the state statute. The composition of the nine-member council is governed by that statute.

“We can petition all we want, but this is a state statute,” cautioned Commissioner Grover Robinson. “It will affect every other TDC in the entire state. That responsibility is huge.”

Valentino appeared undeterred. He complained—“This is not the first time this has happened”—about past controversies stemming from the Council; the TDC recently came under some fire for deeming comedian Kathy Griffin, a darling in the gay community, too “polarizing” to bring to the area.

“All I’m saying is if the state doesn’t step up and fix it, we should,” Valentino responded. “We need to step up and give them direction if the state can’t drive the truck.”

This issue grew out of the TDC’s recommendation, and the Commission’s ultimate decision, not to grant funding to any applicants who were viewed as specifically targeting the minority community—specifically, funding was denied to William ‘Cadillac’ Banks.

Banks had applied for $385,685 to pay for a music festival targeting the AfricanAmerican community locally and beyond.

The TDC originally offered up $75,000, but Banks said that would be insufficient and declined the funds.

During a May 19 board meeting, Commissioner Marie Young raised the issue of “perception.” She said the minority community may have a perception that Escambia County government was giving them a raw deal. The issue apparently caught the attention of BP, a company that stresses diversity in their corporate culture.

“I don’t think I’ve seen them in over a year in the Chamber,” Robinson said, noting the oil company’s representatives seated in the back of the room. “So, something must be going on tonight.”

Young’s sentiment that “the same people who always get the money” did

not represent the minority community was echoed during this week ’s Commission meeting.

“It appears that we are doing business the way that we did it in 1968,” said Pensacola City Councilman John Jerralds, speaking as a member of the public.

Banks told the Commission it was not his intention to ignite a controversy, but rather to bring visitors to Escambia County. “It’s not about black and white. It’s always about the dollars.”

Other speakers raised questions about the TDC’s explanation of the funding guidelines, suggesting there could be a “problematic, potential legal issue.” All but two speakers before the Commission requested that the issue be thrown back to the TDC for reconsideration.

“I pray that you will do what’s right, because the Lord has a way of getting even,” Evangelist Willie Blackwell told the board.

Several members of the Commission made a note that perhaps the issue of “perception”—and even that of equality, to the point of shaking up the TDCs across the state—should be explored. In the end, however, Banks walked away empty-handed.

“If you don’t live on my side of town, it’s probably hard for you to understand,” the concert promoter and legal clerk said after the meeting. “The way black folks look at it, they feel that they should have done something.”

Banks said that he never intended to raise the issue of race, or equal treatment, but recognized that sometimes one issue can morph into another. He went on to say that the county should not conduct business in a way that makes the minority community feel isolated.

“Next thing you know, you’ve got the NAACP, you’ve got marches,” he said, after explaining his original intentions. “All I was trying to do was put together a concert.”

WEAR TV MELTDOWN The local ABC affiliate is losing its two top investigative reporters. Dan Thomas has been fired, and Greg Neumann has packed his bags to return to Wisconsin.

Thomas told the IN that he was told by station management that he had to sign a contract on Friday, May 27 or he’d be terminated.

“I walked in on Friday ready to sign but wasn’t given the chance—they fired me,” said Thomas. “Apparently the fake Friday deadline was some sort of loyalty test—They said, ‘If you really wanted to be here you would have signed the day after we gave it to you.’”

Neumann is leaving on his own accord.

“I have accepted the State Capitol Reporter job at WKOW-ABC-TV in Madison,” he told IN. “I start there in early July. It is an exciting opportunity, but I will miss Pensacola and its people tremendously.”

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he Aughts—the nickname for the past decade—will be remembered by many in Northwest Florida as the decade of hurricanes.

Over a 12-month period, four hurricanes threatened our community. Two, Ivan and Dennis, were direct hits. The other pair, Katrina and Rita, narrowly missed us.

Hurricane Ivan was the 10th most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded. It holds the record for Atlantic storms for the most consecutive six-hour periods with an intensity at or above Category 4 strength. At its peak in the Gulf of Mexico, Ivan was the size of the state of Texas. Once it made land-

Shelters Local shelters for families: • Typically, schools are announced closer to a storm approaching.

Local shelters for pets: • Some shelters will allow pets. However, a contract must be signed in advance to ensure pet safety (santarosa. fl.gov/emergency/shelters.htm).

• Escambia County has identified a pet friendly shelter FOR CATS AND DOGS ONLY for hurricane evacuations: Molino Park Elementary School, 899 Highway 97, Molino, Fla. Local shelters for those with disabilities: • For Santa Rosa County, people with special needs must pre-register for the special needs shelter. They can do that online at santarosa.fl.gov/emergency/specialneeds.html or 983-5372.

• The same is true for Escambia County.

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“I slept about three hours that night,” fall, the storm spawned 117 tornadoes across said Daniel. “I remember waking up at the eastern United States.

2 o’clock in the The storm hit morning and Pensacola on Sept.

“We had a lot of people hearing the wind 16, 2004, causing an here at city hall [during howling through estimated $13 billion in Ivan] ready to provide the building. It was damage in the United services. That’s when our very eerie.”

States and killing 25, citizens need us the most— Gulf Breeze including 14 in Florida. during disasters.”

City Manager Buzz Sonya Daniel, EsEddy spent that cambia County’s public — Buzz Eddy, Gulf Breeze City Manager night in Gulf Breeze information director, City Hall dealing rode out the storm at with emergency calls from residents who had the old Emergency Operations Center, which decided to ride the storm out. was in the basement of the Escambia County “We had a lot of people here at city hall Sheriff ’s Office. [during Ivan] ready to provide services.

That’s when our citizens need us the most— during disasters,” said Eddy.

Although Northwest Florida had seen SPNS%20Registration%20Applicahurricanes before, thousands had moved to tion%2010-8-10.pdf the area since Hurricane Opal hit in 1995.

Things to Take to They weren’t prepared for the destruction. a Public Shelter Virtually every major bridge in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties had to be closed, isolating much of the southern If you go to a public shelter, you will parts of both counties. A quarter-mile secneed to take the following items: tion of the eastbound Interstate 10 bridge • A change of clothing, rain gear and over Escambia Bay connecting Santa Rosa sturdy shoes and Escambia counties was missing; the • Toiletries and personal items westbound section of I-10 was damaged but • Blankets or sleeping bags and pillows still standing. A roughly 30-foot section • Identification and any important papers was missing from Bob Sikes Bridge, the • Games, toys or books for children bridge which connects Gulf Breeze to Pen• Books for adults sacola Beach. The Navarre Beach Bridge— • Special items for infants or elderly the other entry point to Santa Rosa Island family members besides Bob Sikes—suffered significant • Any special dietary needs and nonstructural damage. perishable foods for snacks The Lillian Bridge on U.S. 98 at the • Battery-operated radio, flashlights Florida-Alabama state line, the U.S. 90 and plenty of spare batteries Bridge over Escambia River between • Prescription medications or any Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, and the over-the-counter medications you Perdido Key Bridge on State Road 292 were normally take also closed temporarily.

Hurricane Supply Kit • Water that is kept in plastic jugs— one gallon per person per day • Three-day supply of non-perishable food • First aid kit that includes but is not limited to bandages, latex gloves, disinfectant, etc.

• Flashlight • Batteries • Tent • Manual can opener • Battery-operated radio • Insect repellent • Small shovel • Hand sanitizer • Garbage bags • Gloves • Rain boots • Blankets • Sleeping bags • Hats • Necessary medications • Personal hygiene items

Thousands of homes were destroyed.

Locals whose homes had survived Opal and other hurricanes dating back to the 1940s saw their homes flooded and roofs blown off.

Residents were without running water, sewer and electricity for days. It was the loss of water that was one of the biggest shocks for Eddy, whose city owns the South Santa Rosa Utility System.

“I had told people that we would never lose water, but we did and had to scramble to get it back up,” said Eddy. “That just shows how severe Ivan was in comparison to other storms.”

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emergency teams may not be able to respond to emergency calls, and if they choose to stay they are electing to put both themselves and response teams at risk.

Like Escambia County, the City of Gulf Breeze believes that communication is critical and great strides have been made in that area. City Manager Eddy believes that may be the biggest lesson learned from Ivan.

“We have better communication with our citizens,” said Eddy. “We’ve taken advantage of means to communicate with our residents through our website, email alerts, Facebook

it really made us take a look at everyone’s storm responsibilities and coordination and logistics,” says Jeff Rogers of Gulf Power’s Media Relations Office.

After a storm, Gulf Power begins by repairing and turning on the power plants.

Once they are running, the team of technicians prioritizes areas to have their power restored, with hospitals and police stations at Moving People Faster the top of the list and rural areas last.

Since September 2004, local government Gulf Power’s customers should be aware offices and emergency response teams have that Gulf Power has a grid and can see who heightened their standards for preparedness has power and who does not have power from emergency response drills to interactive from their command cenwebsites for citizens. Evacuter, so reporting a power ation notices are given much outage five times a day not more emphasis. only does not expedite the “After Ivan, we became process, but rather bogs much more aware of the need it down by tying up their to move people quickly,” said team with arbitrary calls.

Daniel. “We have only a certain Downed power lines, howamount of time to evacuate ever, should be reported people from Pensacola Beach, immediately to prevent the Perdido Key and our coastal risk of electrocution. areas. Time is of the essence.”

Gulf Power recomAs Hurricane Ivan was mends switching the AC approaching the panhandle, setting to ‘cool’ before a Escambia County and Gulf storm and shutting all Breeze lost a major evacuation windows and blinds. route when the Three-mile Th is will help keep the Bridge had to be closed. house at a tolerable “When that happened, temperature for 24 to it was too late to leave,” said 48 hours.

Daniel. “When we tell people “After Ivan, we became much more aware of The utility company now that they have 15 hours, the need to move people quickly.” also stresses generator we are basing that on the best — Sonya Daniel, Escambia County’s public safety. An improperly information we have available. information director wired generator may cause People need to make a decielectrocution, so it is essension to stay or leave quickly.” and an interface group that communicates tial to know generator maintenance. Those Decisions to evacuate Gulf Breeze are through churches. I think our communicawho use generators should also be aware of based on advice from the county and the state the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning—In but enacted by the city. High priority areas are tion is a lot better than when Ivan hit.” other words, they should keep the generator those that are closest to water. outside and be aware of symptoms of carbon “Waterfront properties are usually Gulf Power monoxide poisoning. evacuated first, and then we work on other Gulf Power plays an integral part to steps,” Buzz Eddy told the IN. “When a storm recovery. Their team of engineers storm threatens an area, we know who has and technicians train throughout the year Fortifying chosen not to evacuate, and we go and check for storm preparedness. Occasionally, Gulf Since Hurricane Ivan, more residents on those people.”

Power is called for out-of-state emergencies, have invested in shutters, metal roofs and in The decision to stay and ride out a like with the tornadoes that recently cut hardening their homes. Rebuild Northwest hurricane can have a greater impact than through Alabama.

Florida, a non-profit that was formed to help residents may understand, according to “We had a plan before, but Ivan kind of locals repair their roofs after the storm, has Eddy. If they stay, at the height of the storm changed everything. It was devastating, and been a key player in helping homeowners.

The recovery was slow, painful and expensive. For some, it was too much to deal with, especially after watching Dennis, Katrina and Rita also hit the Gulf Coast, and they moved away. Others stayed to rebuild but vowed to be better prepared for the next storm.

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Before the Storm Recommendations • Fuel the car.

• Bring in outdoor items such as patio furniture, hanging plants and garden tools.

• Install storm shutters or cover windows with plywood and secure all doors. If you don't cover your windows, remove your screens so they won't blow away.

• Turn up refrigerators/freezers to their highest setting. Freeze plastic bottles of water (leave room for expansion).

• Turn off small appliances. A lightning strike can damage small appliances.

• Fill sinks and tubs with water. Check them for slow leaks.

• Turn off LP tanks.

• Have an extra supply of cash in case ATM’s are not working.

• Notify an out-of-town relative or friend of your plan. Then instruct other family members to call that person for information about your family after the storm.

• Prepare boats as appropriate.

During the Storm Recommendations • Stay away from doors and windows.

• Choose a small interior room, closet or hallway on the first floor in which to take refuge.

• Close all interior doors and brace exterior doors.

• Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object. Some protection is afforded by covering with a mattress during the height of the storm.

• Do not go outside during the eye of the storm; it will be over shortly. As soon as the eye passes over, winds will increase rapidly to hurricane force from the opposite direction.

• Remain calm. It may take several hours for the storm to pass.

• Listen to local media for the most current information. You will need a battery-powered radio.

Rebuild is still accepting applications for the mitigation program. More information can be found on its website, rebuildnwf.org.

Both Energy Services of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze Natural Gas, the area’s two largest natural gas utilities, saw an increase in sales of natural gas generators after Hurricane Ivan. The generators are able to power a home until electricity is restored.

Eddy said that the sales were brisk in 2005 and 2006 but have tapered off since then. “But when you need power, a natural gas generator can deliver it quickly,” he said.

Jason Norton, owner of Baker Metal Works, has seen an increase in sales of his company’s metal roofs. “Our sales have been fairly good, and we’re gaining ground every year on the shingled roofs,” he told the IN. The biggest advantages of the metal roofs are that they are certified to withstand 140 mile-per-hour winds, and they are warranted for 40 years. “Our panels are both lightweight and reflective,” said Norton, who With the help of more than 4,660 individual volunteers who contributed more than bought the company in 2001. “Instead of absorbing heat, it will reflect it away, greatly 251,357 hours of labor, Rebuild was able to reducing your energy bills.” return more than 1,700 families to safe and Baker habitable living Metal conditions.

"We had a plan before, but Ivan kind Over the of changed everything. It was devas- Works has the past four years, tating, and it really made us take a the organilook at everyone’s storm responsibil- facility and equipment zation has ities and coordination and logistics.” to customfocused on its —Jeff Rogers of Gulf Power’s Media ize roofs Residential Relations Office. to fit any Wind Mitigahome. “We tion Program can cut the panels to fit any size house that has completed more than 4,000 home or business,” Norton added. “Out of all mitigation projects, making it one of the the types of roofing, metal roofing is the most successful and productive programs most qualified and tested to perform in of its kind. Rebuild has received grants that the extremes of wind, fire and hail when allow 75 percent of the cost to be paid by properly installed.”

Federal Emergency Management Agency.

After the Storm Recommendations • If you evacuated, do not return until told that it is safe by proper authorities.

• Listen to local radio/television stations for information (requires batteries).

• Drive only if it is absolutely necessary.

Immediately following the passage of the storm, debris and downed power lines may be covering roadways, making them impassible.

• Beware of downed power lines.

• Do not drive in flooded areas. Avoid weakened bridges and washed-out roadways.

• Check gas, water and electrical lines and appliances for damage. Do not attempt to repair damaged gas or electrical lines. Call a professional.

• Do not drink tap water until given the all-clear.

• Remove shutters/plywood to help the

house dry.

• Stand on firm ground. Moving water only six inches deep can sweep you off your feet. Standing water may be electrically charged from downed power lines.

• Keep a lookout for snakes, insects or other animals driven to higher ground by flood waters.

• Avoid using candles or other open flames indoors. Use a flashlight, glow sticks or battery-powered lighting.

• Use the telephone to report emergencies only. This includes cellular phones.

• Be especially cautious when using a chainsaw to cut fallen trees. Ambulances may have difficulty responding to accidents, and roads to hospitals might be impassable.

• Never connect portable generators to your house. Use them only to run necessary appliances and plug the appliance into the generator.

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Being Prepared

Procedures and guidelines for preparedness frequently change with circumstances, and that is exactly what happened after hurricanes Ivan, Dennis, Katrina and Rita.

Local governments are not the only ones who ought to prepare for hurricanes.

It is paramount that families and businesses make arrangements and plans well in advance of a storm to prevent chaos when a hurricane arrives (see lists and websites for help).

The safest decision for hurricane preparedness is to evacuate if recom-

Want to Learn More?

UTILITIES • Energy Services of Pensacola 1625 Atwood Drive Pensacola, FL 32514 Phone: (850) 435-1800 espnaturalgas.com • Gulf Breeze Natural Gas 1070 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Phone: (850) 934-5108 super-energy.com

mended by local and state authorities.

For those who choose to evacuate out of town, it is important to become familiar with evacuation routes and supplies that will be needed. People who evacuate must also know to not return until told to by local authorities–police, fire department and emergency operation centers—not neighbors.

For those who choose to stay in the area, it is necessary to decide whether or not they are going to remain in their homes for the storm or go to a local shelter. Those who go to shelters should

necessary items, and make sure that they have taken care of their pets’ needs prior to arriving at a shelter, since not all shelters will accommodate pets.

The IN has put together these checklists, recommendations and directories to help readers form their own hurricane plans. Unfortunately with hurricanes, it’s not a question of if a hurricane will affect our community, it’s only a matter of when. info@inweekly.net

• Gulf Power 1 Energy Place Pensacola, FL 32501 Report a Power Outage: (800) 487-6937 Customer Service: (800) 225-5797 gulfpower.com

Websites: floridadisaster.org Offers family and business preparedness plans to enable families and business owners to preemptively create a plan online in the event of a hurricane. santarosa.fl.gov Gives lists of items needed during a storm. It also lists evacuation routes and shelters, including those for pets. escambiadisasterresponse.com Lists emergency contacts that citizens will need in the event of a hurricane. bereadyescambia.com Lists disaster information from plans to flood damage. gulfpower.com/storm/home.asp Gives instructions from generator safety and broken meter boxes to FAQs about post-storm power restoration.

ROOFING & FORTIFICATION • Baker Metal Works & Supply, INC. 5846 Highway 189 Baker, FL 32531 Phone: (850) 537-2010 bakermetalworksfl.com

cityofgulfbreeze.com Gives links to local emergency contacts for residents of Gulf Breeze, as well as a spot for residents to sign up for email alerts.

• Rebuild Northwest Florida 150 W. Maxwell St. Pensacola, FL 32501 Phone: (850) 497-7024 rebuildnwf.org

kidsgetaplan.com Interactive state of Florida website that helps children develop their own hurricane plans.

A hurricane left two neighbors without power.

Sally took cold showers, ate cold sandwiches and drank water treated with bleach.

Sally has an all electric home.

Jane took nice, warm showers, ate good hot meals and drank water that had been boiled.

Jane has a Natural Gas home.

Be prepared…Naturally. Switch to ESP Natural Gas. Get up to $1,000 in rebates and up to $300 in tax credits.

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LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE PENSACOLA’S BATTLE OF THE BEERS

BY KATE PETERSON illed as the “Tallboy Tangle,” the stakes are high, and the contenders are preparing for a battle of epic proportions. Over the weekend of June 10-12, three of Pensacola’s well-known craft beer establishments will duke it out for the rights to claim they have

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the best beer, most drunk beer and are the place to drink beer.

The three contenders weighing in are Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen and Taproom, Mellow Mushroom and The Woodshed Grill and Brew Pub (formerly Brew’s Brothers Grill and Pub).

What is apparent with all three of these establishments is that they all take their

beer quality and selection as seriously as any highly respected wine connoisseur.

They carry craft beer, a term that refers to beer brewed without ingredients such as rice or corn and that are brewed for distinction and flavor rather than for mass appeal.

In the ring first we have Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen and Taproom, located on Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola. In 2010, they were rated one of the “Top 150 Beer Bars in the Nation” by Draft Magazine. Recently, Hopjacks underwent an extensive renovation; the tile work in the restrooms is astounding. We caught up with owner and founder Joe Abston, hard at work one evening. He was kind enough to spend some time telling us about the upcoming battle, what beers he chose for the competition and why Hopjacks is a champion. They have 110 beers on tap, employ about 30 people and have a sister store in Mobile, Ala. When asked why he opened Hopjacks, Abston said, “I am a chef by trade and used to be a wine drinker. I felt like Pensacola needed a place that stayed open late and served good pizza, food and beer. We are so fortunate to have been so successful starting during a recession. I am also proud that our clientele varies from ties to tattoos and all in between. It is a great cultural mix.”

Hopjacks was the first to offer PBR on draft along our section of the Gulf Coast.

With so many beers available, how do you keep them fresh? Abston said, “We have a highly organized tagging system to ensure freshness.”

For the Battle of the Beers, Hopjacks has picked the following prize fighting beers: Delirium Tremens, Fox Barrel Pear Cider, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Rogue Chipotle Ale and Lagunitas IPA. We asked Abston what he thinks his chances of winning are and he said, “One in three.” If the bar wins a trophy he said, “We will hang it from the ceiling in some ceremonial fashion.”

Rated as a Journeyman in this fight is The Woodshed, formerly the Brews Brothers Grill and Pub. Located on the west side of Pensacola, it is known for its beer selection. Beer Advocate rated them a B+.

IN spoke to the owner and proprietor, John Glenn. For the battle, Glenn said they chose Unibroue Trios Pistoles, Leinenkugel Summer Shandy, Rouge Irish Red, Peroni Italian Pilsner and Ayinger The Celebrator Doppelbock.

Glenn has been involved with the bar for about two and a half years and in the business for 20 years. He said they have 100 bottled beers not including domestics.

Included in this total are 80 taps and 85 are craft beers or imported. Along with the beer, they serve food such as wings, large chicken tenders, a custom 10 oz. hamburger, sandwiches and salads.

About the event he said, “It started with the tap wars, some words were exchanged and printed in local newspapers, then everyone kept adding to their number of taps. As one of my employees put it, in the beer business we measure our manhood in taps.”

“May the best bar win,” said Glenn.

We have a southpaw in this fight, Mellow Mushroom. In 1974, after opening its first restaurant near the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, the franchise has grown to over 100 restaurants in 15 states.

According to Joe Abston of Hopjacks, Mellow Mushroom just happened to open their store in Pensacola with exactly double the number of taps Hopjacks had at the time–very curious.

IN spoke with Mellow Mushroom manager Josh Flick, who said, “There has always been an underground, silent battle waging between all of the places in this battle. Some are expanding their selections. We have craft food that goes along with craft beer.”

What does Mellow Mushroom have to offer that the other contenders do not?

Flick said, “We are a family-oriented restaurant. We are all about quality, not quantity. It is about bringing better beer to the area and serving great food.”

Mellow Mushroom boasts a full menu including a full range of appetizers from soup to bruschetta and hummus, salads, pizza, calzones and hoagies—both deli and grilled. Most of the items on the menu are customizable.

They also have Wednesday night trivia, a beer club and a dinner and a movie deal where if you spend $30 with Mellow Mushroom they will sell you two movie tickets to the Rave for $5 each.

Flick said they picked the following beers for the challenge: Blue Point Toasted Lager, Sweetwater Blue, Southern Tier Unearthly, Pensacola Bay Brewery Porter and Stone Arrogant Bastard.

Wondering how you can participate?

Show up to any (or all) of the three bars and restaurants on June 10, 11 or 12 and try one of their Top five beers—then rate it. info@inweekly.net

BATTLE OF THE BEERS

WHEN: Starting at 11:30 a.m. at each location; June 10-12 WHERE: • Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen and Taproom, 10 S. Palafox, 497-6073, hopjacks.com • Mellow Mushroom, 5175 Bayou Blvd., 475-7575, mellowmushroom.com • Woodshed Grill and Brew Pub, 830 N. Navy Blvd., 456-2537 COST: Menu prices DETAILS: facebook.com/event php?eid=161951370535939

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hot times THURSDAY 6.09 ▼ART

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Seeking Happiness. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼FESTIVALS

DIVERSITY FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Perdido Bay Tribe is hosting this festival sponsored by the Naval Education and Training command. There will be food, entertainment and fun. Naval Air Station, 250 Dallas St. 453-2389.

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. Study different herbs sold at Ever’man. This group will study a video series compiled by Dr. John R. Christopher and Richard Schulze. Free for members, $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

▼LIVE MUSIC

JEFF IVANOFF 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

JACOB MOHR 6-10 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

ONE REGGAE 7-11 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

RONNIE LEVINE 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

RHEAN BOYER 8 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

VIBE IRIE 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

OVER STARS AND GUTTERS, BACK POCKETS, COMPANY OF GHOSTS, TBA 9:30 p.m. $6-$7. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

▼OTHER EVENTS

FIESTA DAY PARADE 6:30 p.m. Downtown Pensacola. 4336512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org.

FRIDAY 6.10 ▼ART

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-8 p.m. Bring your

▼ART

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 1-3:30.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Kidz Day-Fish on a String-Father’s Day Special. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼FOOD & DRINK

‘RENAISSANCE VENUS’ LECTURE AT PMA 6-7 p.m. Lecturer will be Phillip Counselmam, an Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Mobile where he teaches ceramics, drawing and painting as well as serving as adjunct instructor at the University of South Alabama where he teaches sculpture and 3-dimensional design. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

SATURDAY 6.11

favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Shaken Not Stirred. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/ pensacola.

BATTLE OF THE BEERS 11 a.m.-close: Mellow Mushroom and Hopjacks; 10:45 a.m.-close: The Woodshed. Through Sunday, June 12. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, Mellow Mushroom and The Woodshed will be battling it out to determine who has the best and most beer. Show up to any (or all) of the restaurants/bars on June 10, 11 or 12 and try one of their “Top 5” beers, then rate it. Look for beer specials, sampler trays and free merchandise. 313-9804.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 5-8 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Paint Dad’s Favorite Football Team. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼LIVE MUSIC

▼FESTIVALS

MARC KAUL 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

BLUEBERRY JAMBOREE 8 a.m. The Jamboree is free to the public. Craft vendors, food vendors and your favorite blueberry dishes will highlight the day. In addition, stay for some of the great bluegrass music on the outdoor stage.

Barrineau Park, 6055 Barrineau Park School Road. 475-5220 or myescambia.com/bureaus/comminutyservices/parkprograms.html.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT THE BEACH 6-8 p.m. The Hooks Band will bring family fun to this summer concert series.

Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

CALYPSONUTS 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

‘Invasion From Planet X’ on the Red Trolley Tour

PAXTON NORRIS & TYLER MAC 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

‘THE MEASURE’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE 8 p.m. $9. Reservations available. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., # 231.

439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

3 AMIGOS DUO 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

TIM SPENCER 7 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 5494444 or the-oar-house.com.

BEACH MICE 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

VIBE IRIE 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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

THE REZ 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

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

18 STRING ARMY 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

BLENDERS 9:30 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘SORDID LIVES’ AT THEATRE WEST 7:30 p.m. A comedic twist on a story of unconditional love and acceptance. $15, reservations requested. Sanctuary Theatre West, 9732 Sidney Road. 912-4087 or sanctuarytheatrewest.com.

BANDS ON THE BAYOU 6-7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the sounds of local middle school and high school bands at Bayview Park Pier. Bayview Park, 20th Avenue and Lloyd Street. 436-5670 or playpensacola.com.

DELUNA CORONATION BALL AND BREAKFAST 7 p.m. DeLuna LXII will be crowned in a colorful ceremony accompanied by his queen and court. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 432-0800 or pensacolaciviccenter.com.

EVENINGS IN OLDE SEVILLE SQUARE 7-9 p.m. Kitt Lough.

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for seating and enjoy top talent each week. Seville Square Park, between Alcaniz and Adams streets. 438-6505 or pensacolaheritage.org.

‘INVASION FROM PLANET X’ ON THE RED TROLLEY TOUR 7:30-9 p.m. Red Trolley Repertory Theater is Pensacola’s most original theater company, producing mixed-media comedy, drama and history in their fully restored trolleys.

Pensacola Visitor Information Center, 1401 E Gregory St. 417-7343 or ufotrolley.com.

▼FOOD & DRINK

BATTLE OF THE BEERS 11 a.m.-close: Mellow Mushroom and Hopjacks; 10:45 a.m.-close: The Woodshed. Through Sunday, June 12. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, Mellow Mushroom and The Woodshed will be battling it out to determine who has the best and most beer. Show up to any (or all) of the restaurants/bars on June 10, 11 or 12 and try one of their “Top 5” beers, then rate it. Look for beer specials, sampler trays and free merchandise. 313-9804.

▼LIVE MUSIC

LEE MELTON 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT THE BEACH 6-8 p.m. The Hooks Band will bring family fun to this summer concert series.

Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

DIRTY LIVIN’ 7-11 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

MIKE WHEELER & FRIENDS 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

3 AMIGOS DUO 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

SIDEWALK STARGAZING 8 p.m. Discover the greatness of the night sky on beautiful Pensacola Beach. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free stargazing. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, 1 Via de Luna. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

CROSSTOWN 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

VIBE IRIE 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E.

Geno’s Italian Restaurant Locally Owned & Operated by Linda & Jaxon Schumacher for 38 Years Enjoy The Family Experience Monday - Thursday 11a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday 5-10 p.m. * Closed Sundays Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials ~Beer & Wine Available~

9276 N. Davis Hwy. • 850-477-2365 1 mile north of west florida hospital

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hot times Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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

THE REZ 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

JUKE BOX HERO 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com.

MARC HARRIS 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘SORDID LIVES’ AT THEATRE WEST 7:30 p.m. A comedic twist on a story of unconditional love and acceptance. $15, reservations requested. Sanctuary Theatre West, 9732 Sidney Road. 912-4087 or sanctuarytheatrewest.com.

‘THE MEASURE’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE 8 p.m. $9. Reservations available. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., # 231.

439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 17.

Items for sale include: fresh produce; local meat, poultry and cheese; flowers and plants; art; baked goods; natural products; herbs; and antiques and collectibles. Martin Luther King Plaza. palafoxmarket.com.

PENSACOLA BUSINESS EXPO 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Expo will have over 80 exhibitors, speakers, free workshops and door prizes. The event will provide business leaders the products, services and resources needed to remain competitive, gain market share, and move their companies to the next level.

Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway.

941-4321 or mypensacolaevents.com.

SUMMER BIKINI CONTEST 5 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

SUNDAY 6.12 ▼FOOD & DRINK

BATTLE OF THE BEERS 11 a.m.-close: Mellow Mushroom and Hopjacks; 10:45 a.m.-close: The Woodshed. Through Sunday, June 12. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, Mellow Mushroom and The Woodshed will be battling it out to determine who has the best and most beer. Show up to any (or all) of the restaurants/bars on June 10, 11 or 12 and try one of their “Top 5” beers, then rate it. Look for beer specials, sampler trays and free merchandise. 313-9804.

▼LIVE MUSIC

RONNIE LEVINE 12-3 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

JAIME WEIS 2 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

ADAM HOLT 3 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

LEE MELTON 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

TIM MORGAN 5-9 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

JAM SANDWICH 5-9 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT THE BEACH 6-8 p.m. The Hooks Band will bring family fun to this summer concert series. Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

LECTRIC MULLET 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

RICHARD BOWEN 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road.

932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

BLACK UHURU 7 p.m. Doors open, 8 p.m. Show starts. $18-$20.

Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘SORDID LIVES’ AT THEATRE WEST 2 p.m. A comedic twist on a story of unconditional love and acceptance. $15, reservations requested. Sanctuary Theatre West, 9732 Sidney Road.

912-4087 or sanctuarytheatrewest.com.

‘THE MEASURE’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE 3 p.m. $9. Reservations available. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., # 231.

439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

PENSACOLA BUSINESS EXPO 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Expo will have over 80 exhibitors, speakers, free workshops and door prizes. The event will provide business leaders with the products, services and resources needed to remain competitive, gain market share, and move their companies to the next level. Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. 941-4321 or mypensacolaevents.com.

MONDAY 6.13 ▼LIVE MUSIC

JEFF IVANOFF 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

WALT FLETCHER 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

‘BLUE MONDAY’ WITH FIRST CITY BLUES BAND 6 p.m. $5$10. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

JOHN WHEELER 6 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

PAUL KILLOUGH 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘GOOD GRAPE HUNTING’ DINNER THEATRE AT THE MELTING POT 6 p.m. seating, show at 6:30 p.m. $60. Reservations requested. The Melting Pot, 418 E. Gregory St. 438-4030 or act4murder.com/reservations.html.

WEDNESDAY 6.15 ▼ART

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 1-2:30 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older.

Theme: Teen Tyme-Ages 12-17. Ying-Yang Sun. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-9 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Calm Before the Storm. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/ pensacola.

BRIT LANDRUM 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

TIM MORGAN 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

TBA 6 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

FISH OUT OF WATER 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

SAX APPEAL 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road.

932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

DIRK QUINN 8 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

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

▼OTHER EVENTS

BLUES PRACTICE FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE TOWER 8-9:30 a.m. See eye-to-eye with the Blue Angels, and watch the entire show from a vantage few others have. Space is limited. $15. Reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561.

MARC KAUL 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

WALT FLETCHER 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

THURSDAY 6.16

▼LIVE MUSIC

DAMON FOWLER 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

BROOKS HUBBARD 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

THE SHIZ 7 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

BOOGIE MONSTER, HU G. WHALES, COSMONAUT PLOY 9:30 p.m. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

▼OTHER EVENTS

BLUES PRACTICE FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE TOWER 8-9:30 a.m. See eye-to-eye with the Blue Angels, and watch the entire show from a vantage few others have. Space is limited. $15. Reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561.

BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. The popular Beatles tribute band, Not Quite Fab, returns to rock. Gulfside Pavilion, 1 Casino Beach Boardwalk. 932-1500 or visitpensacolabeach. com.

ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY 7:30 p.m. The second performance in the Pensacola Cultural Jazz Series. Acoustic Alchemy blends New Age, folk, jazz, reggae and world music. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. 595-3882 or pensacolasaenger.com.

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▼LIVE MUSIC

SUMMER SERENADE SERIES AT ST. CHRISTOPHER’S 6:30 p.m. One Drop Band will perform. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music. Concessions provided. Event will move inside in the event of rain. St. Christopher’s Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. 432-9743 or scpen. org.

TUESDAY 6.14

Cuban Coffee Free Wi-Fi Small Private Parties

▼ART

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-9 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Table with a View-Chain Reaction Fundraiser. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

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▼FOOD & DRINK

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND COCKTAILS AT JACK SON’S: THE FARMER’S MARKET 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Join Chef Irv Miller as he leads another series of cooking classes each month. Classes cover everything from shopping to preparation to presentation. $40 per person. Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox. 469-9898 or jacksons.goodgrits. com.

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

Saturday & Sunday June 11th & 12th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. Study different herbs sold at Ever’man. This group will study a video series compiled by Dr. John R. Christopher and Richard Schulze. Free for members, $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

▼LIVE MUSIC

JEFF IVANOFF 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

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hot times JACOB MOHR 6-10 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

ONE REGGAE 7-11 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

RONNIE LEVINE 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

FISH OUT OF WATER 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

THE BLENDERS 7 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

DRIVIN N’ CRYIN 7:30 p.m. Doors open, 8:30 p.m. Show starts. $12-$17. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

CHRONIC JESTER 8 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

ALVERADO ROAD SHOW 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter. com.

JEAN ERIC, TBA 9:30 p.m. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

▼OTHER EVENTS

SUNSETS AT PLAZA DE LUNA 5:30 p.m.-sunset. Knee Deep will perform and Strawberry Shortcake will entertain the kids. De Luna’s full service concession will serve up great snacks and full meals and the interactive fountain will be a refreshing splash for the kids. Plaza de Luna, at the end of Palafox. 435-1695 or cityofpensacola.com/cra.

FRIDAY 6.17 ▼ART

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-8 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older.

Theme: Katelyn’s Memory. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/ pensacola.

ALVERADO ROAD SHOW 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter. com.

MARGARET BIGGS ART SHOW 6:30-9 p.m. Live music performed by Soundside Pensacola. Paul’s on the Bay. 670 Scenic Highway. 776-7119 or margaretbiggs.com.

THE REVIVALISTS 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

▼LIVE MUSIC

MARC KAUL 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

DIXIE MELODY BOYS 4:30 p.m. Doors open, 7 p.m. Show starts. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT THE BEACH 6-8 p.m. Jeff Strahan will perform. Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

GILLIGAN LUV’S MARIANNE 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

3 AMIGOS DUO 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

MIKE WHEELER & FRIENDS 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

JAMES ADKINS 7 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd.

549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

BEACH MICE 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

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

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 511 Woodland Drive Pensacola, Florida 32503 Church: (850) 434-3881 E-Mail: Pastor@bethelpensacola.com

Our Bethel Church family congratulates you for being selected to Pensacola’s Most Influential Leaders List for 2011. Your Visionary Leadership, Extravagant Generosity, Prophetic Preaching, Loving Concern and Community Involvement make you #1 on our list. Becoming the best, for the Best!

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge God and God shall direct your path.”

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TRILLBASS 9 p.m. Doors open, 10 p.m. Show starts. $10-$12.

Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall. com.

JUKE BOX HERO 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com.

REDDOG 9:30 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

NATURE BOYS, COMPANY OF GHOSTS, ZEROX ’82, TBA 9:30 p.m. $6-$7. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

LEFTY 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

41ST ANNUAL BILL HARGREAVES FISHING RODEO 8 a.m. The premier family tournament along the Gulf Coast, hosting over 200 junior anglers in the area. Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, 10653 Gulf Beach Highway. 492-4660 or visitperdido. com/festivals.

BANDS ON THE BAYOU 6-7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the sounds of local middle school and high school bands at Bayview Park Pier. Bayview Park, 20th Avenue and Lloyd Street. 436-5670 or playpensacola.com.

FRIDAY FAMILY FLICK 7 p.m. Third Thursday through August. Moviegoers are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, food and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be concessions available for purchase. Accommodations will be made for guests with disabilities. Commendencia Slip, between the Port of Pensacola and Plaza de Luna. 435-1695 or cityofpensacola.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

EVENINGS IN OLDE SEVILLE SQUARE 7-9 p.m. Modern Eldorados, Rosie O’Grady’s Dueling Pianos. Plan to bring lawn chairs or a blanket for seating and enjoy top talent each week. Seville Square Park, between Alcaniz and Adams streets. 438-6505 or pensacolaheritage.org.

‘LIFE’S A DANCE’ AT THE SAENGER 7 p.m. Covenant Hospice’s annual premier fundraiser where top dancers from “Dancing with the Stars” are paired with local celebrities and compete on the Saenger stage. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. 5953882 or pensacolasaenger.com.

GHOST TOURS 7-9:30 p.m. Tours last an hour and run every 30 minutes between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Two routes available: Adults only and everyone. Ghost meter rentals $5.

Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Pensacola Historical Society. No reservations. $5-$10. Pensacola Historical Museum, 115 E. Zaragoza St. 595-1559 or historicpensacola.org.

‘THE CURSE OF TRISTAN DE LUNA’ TROLLEY TOUR 6:30-8 p.m. Participants encouraged to wear pirate costumes.

Pensacola Visitor Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. 417-7343 or piratetrolley.com.

‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’ AT PLT 7:30 p.m.

Kaufman & Haret’s comedy about a businessman’s household turned upside down after a cantankerous dinner guest breaks his leg and cannot leave the home. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittlethreatre.com.

SATURDAY 6.18 ▼ART

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 1-3:30 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture

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hot times step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older.

Theme: Kidz Day-Golf Clubs-Father’s Day Special. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-9 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: The Pelican. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼LIVE MUSIC

LEE MELTON 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL WITH SAWMILL BAND 4:30 p.m.

Doors open, 7 p.m. Show starts. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT THE BEACH 6-8 p.m. David Shaw will perform. Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

TBA 7-11 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

THE ROWDIES 7-11 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

3 AMIGOS DUO 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

LATINO NIGHT 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

KYLE PARKER 7 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 5494444 or the-oar-house.com.

DICK DALESURF GUITAR LEGEND, LARAMIE DEAN 8 p.m.

Doors open, 9 p.m. Show starts. $20. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

ALVERADO ROAD SHOW 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter. com.

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

WILL ‘N SPIRE 9 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

THE REVIVALISTS 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

JUKE BOX HERO 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com.

REGULAR JOE 2.0 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’ AT PLT 7:30 p.m.

Kaufman & Haret’s comedy about a businessman’s household turned upside down after a cantankerous dinner guest

breaks his leg and cannot leave the home. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittlethreatre.com.

Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH 8 p.m. Playing this month: “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.” LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

41ST ANNUAL BILL HARGREAVES FISHING RODEO 8 a.m. The premier family tournament along the Gulf Coast, hosting over 200 junior anglers in the area. Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, 10653 Gulf Beach Highway. 492-4660 or visitperdido. com/festivals.

TUESDAY 6.21

BAYVIEW PARK SPRING FLEA MARKET 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Vendors will be selling items such as art, jewelry, pottery, clothing, baked goods and more. Bayview Park, 2000 E. Lloyd St. 436-5190 or playpensacola.com.

JAKE’S EVENT 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Presented by the National Wild Turkey Federation, a new signature event of the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department. This will be a fun-filled day of outdoor activities for children ages 5-17 with parental supervision. $10 per child, lunch included.

Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Blvd. 912-4056 or playpensacola.com.

‘LIGHT OF THE MOON TOUR’ AT PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE 7 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Hear true stories of the ghostly encounters at one of America’s most haunted lighthouses.

Reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org.

GHOST TOURS 7-9:30 p.m. Tours last an hour and run every 30 minutes between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Two routes available: Adults only and everyone. Ghost meter rentals $5.

Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Pensacola Historical Society. No reservations. $5-$10. Pensacola Historical Museum, 115 E. Zaragoza St. 595-1559 or historicpensacola.org.

SUNDAY 6.19 ▼LIVE MUSIC

RONNIE LEVINE 12-3 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

BOUKOU GROOVE 3 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

LEE MELTON 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

JAM SANDWICH 5-9 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

TIM MORGAN 5-9 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT THE BEACH 6-8 p.m. The Hooks Band will perform. Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

ANTHONY MICHAEL 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

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MARC KAUL 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

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THE SUN DOGS 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

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‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’ AT PLT 2:30 p.m. Kaufman & Haret’s comedy about a businessman’s household turned upside down after a cantankerous dinner guest breaks his leg and cannot leave the home. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittlethreatre.com.

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41ST ANNUAL BILL HARGREAVES FISHING RODEO 8 a.m.

The premier family tournament along the Gulf Coast, hosting over 200 junior anglers in the area. Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, 10653 Gulf Beach Highway. 492-4660 or visitperdido.com/ festivals.

‘LIGHT OF THE MOON TOUR’ AT PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE 7 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Hear true stories of the ghostly encounters at one of America’s most haunted lighthouses.

Reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org.

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CREEK BAND 7-9 p.m. The Gulfside Pavilion, 1 Via de Luna.

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JAM SANDWICH 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

JEFF IVANOFF 7 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

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BLUES PRACTICE FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE TOWER 8-9:30 a.m. See eye-to-eye with the Blue Angels, and watch the entire show from a vantage few others have. Space is limited. $15. Reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561.

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BRIT LANDRUM 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

WALT FLECTCHER 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

TBA 6-10 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

JAZZ GUMBO 6-8:30 p.m. $5. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

TIM MORGAN 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

JOHN WHEELER 6 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

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All dads love to eat. Whether you’re looking for gift cards for Father’s Day or a great place to celebrate with Dad on Father’s Day weekend, check out the following sampling of Pensacola’s finest.

From low-key to upscale, these restaurants have you covered for your Father’s Day indulgences.

The Atlas Oyster House

600 S. Barracks St., 437-1961, goodgrits.com Atlas will be offering its regular brunch for Father’s Day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring a brunch menu with $2 Bloody Marys and mimosas along with $3.95 bottomless glasses of champagne. Like its sister restaurant, The Fish House, Atlas offers brunch menu items such as sushi, pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches and seafood entrees. However, Atlas also offers a variety of grilled and baked oyster specialties like IN’s favorite blackened grilled oysters.

The Fish House

600 S. Barracks St., 470-0003, goodgrits.com Fish House will be offering its regular brunch for Father’s Day from 11 a.m., featuring a brunch menu with $2 Bloody Marys and mimosas along with $3.95 bottomless glasses of champagne.

Whatever Dad’s hungry for, there’s a little something for everyone: sushi, pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches and seafood entrees, in addition to brunch favorites such as Bananas Foster French Toast, Classic Eggs Benedict, and of course, the World-Famous Grits a Ya-Ya. Beginning at 5 p.m., The Fish House will offer their Southern Sunday Supper menu, which includes your choice of a meat entrée, two Southern sides and a roll.

Geno’s Italian Restaurant

9276 N. Davis Highway, 477-2365 Though Geno’s isn’t open on Sundays, bring Dad in for lunch or dinner on Friday, or an early Father’s Day dinner on Saturday. With its mom-and-pop atmosphere, friendly service and all your homey Italian favorites, this hidden gem near the UWF campus will serve up some homemade Father’s Day goodness just like Mom would.

The Global Grill

25 Palafox Place, 469-9966, dineglobalgrill.com Love your dad? You can prove it by taking him to Global for Father’s Day. With an excellent bar and one of the most distinctive menus in town, Global Grill is the drinks, tapas, dinner or dessert destination for anyone who enjoys an upscale but low-key dining experience.

Global’s wait staff and ambiance are top notch. They also offer one of the most extensive wine lists in the area. Finish off your Father’s Day meal with the gooey-centered Spanish chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream or the crème brulee.

Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom

10 Palafox Place, 497-6073, hopjacks.com For a low-key Father’s Day, join Hopjacks for some great pizza and a cold beer. Father’s Day falls on Sucker Free Sundays, with half off all draft beers. Hopjacks offers a fully stocked bar with an unbelievable beer selection.

The pizza is just as noteworthy because of its top-quality ingredients and wide variety of toppings you won’t find at other pizza joints, such as real steak filets. The hearty Belgian fries with roasted garlic herb dip are a must.

Jackson’s Steakhouse

400 S. Palafox St., 469-9898, jacksons.goodgrits.com Jackson’s will be serving Father’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for $32 per person, and will feature a choice of appetizer and entrée with a complimentary martini for Dad. Appetizer selections include: fresh fruit and assorted berry parfait, lobster bisque with dry sherry and fresh chives, and Jackson’s Caesar Salad.

Entrée selections include: steakhouse eggs Benedict with beef tenderloin and béarnaise; rack of lamb; Chef Irv’s coastal crab cakes; angel hair pasta with shrimp,

tasso and farmer’s market succotash; grilled fresh catch of the day; and a 14-ounce Delmonico with garlic confit and demi-glace, or add $5 for chef’s topping. All entrées will be served with grilled asparagus and grits. Visit jacksons.goodgrits.com for additional menu details.

Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille

997 S. Palafox, 432-5226, jacosbayfrontbarandgrille.com Jaco’s will be serving its regular Sunday brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Father’s Day. The weather’s warm and it’s the perfect time to sit out on the porch and enjoy brunch on the bay. Choose from eight entrees, including Flatbread Scramble, Stuffed French Toast, Seafood Frittata and Fried Egg and Green Tomato Stack, and accompanying sides that include Creole Grits, Breakfast Potatoes and Capicola Ham, among others. Wash it all down with $2 Bloody Marys, mimosas and champagne.

Laguna’s Restaurant & Bar

Portofino Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road, Pensacola Beach, 934-5999 Bring Dad to the beach’s newest brunch spot. Laguna’s will be offering their Sunday brunch menu beginning at 11 a.m. and will also feature live entertainment.

The menu includes: Hopkins House fried chicken and waffles; fried oyster tacos; crab cakes Benedict; grits and grillades; andouille and manchego quiche; and huevos rancheros. To wash it all down, try their margarita pitchers, bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys.

New York Nick’s

9-11 Palafox Place, 469-1984, newyorknicks.net Dad a sports fan? With pub grub and beyond, New York Nick’s is perfect for the low-key dad who would rather catch a game than sip a martini. Nick’s has the requisite paraphernalia covering the walls, every sports package in the free world, more than 40 TVs, nightly

drink specials, happy hour, and a great selection of made-from-scratch-food that makes you forget that you’re eating in a sports bar.

Seville Quarter

130 E. Government St., 434-6211, sevillequarter.com Seville Quarter isn’t just a place to shake your stuff.

It also offers dining in a New Orleans-style atmosphere with historic features and decor. There is plenty of American fare to enjoy, including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, sandwiches, wraps, fried chicken and more. And, of course, you can always treat Dad to a night out away from the kids at one (or all) of Seville’s seven bars, seven nights a week.

Shark Fin Chinese Bistro

5912 N. Davis Highway, Suite C, 912-8669, sharkfinpensacola.com Shark Fin, Pensacola’s first upscale Chinese fusion restaurant, will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Father’s Day, serving an extensive menu of appetizers, entrees, sushi and dessert. The restaurant also features a full bar and new martini menu. Call for details about their daily specials, such as Ladies Night on Tuesdays, $6.99 Lunch Special and 2 for $20 Meal.

Zaxby’s

1451 Tiger Park Lane, 932-7289; 2640 Creighton Road, 477-0025, zaxbys.com For something quick and easy, bring Dad to Zaxby’s for some zappetizers like the cheddar bites and spicy fried mushrooms, zalads, wings and chicken fingerz that come with your choice of over 10 different sauces.

We highly recommend the Zaxby’s Club basket, with a chicken fingerz sandwich topped with bacon, green leaf lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and American cheese on Texas toast.

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ver notice that huge anchor on the left when you’re on your way to Ladies Night at The Fish House?

That’s Destination Archaeology. The museum is your index to all of the historical sites that are open to the public in Florida. Even the building itself holds some history since it’s over 100 years old.

Inside you’ll see a small yet fact-fi lled exhibit guiding you through Florida’s archaeological and historical sites. You’d be surprised to find out how many sites there are…one is even underwater.

Destination Archaeology is setting itself apart from other museums in the area using the social networking app SCVNGR (that means ‘scavenger’). The iphone and Android-friendly app creates challenges for you to accomplish. Each challenge, such as checking in or taking a picture with the Tristan de Luna mannequin, earns you a point. Once you reach 12 points you’re eligible for a prize.

“I think younger generations who are more tech savvy will find this app appealing, and for starters, get them motivated to visit the museum,” said Michael Thomin, museum manager for Destination Archaeology.

Using SCVNGR allows you to actually participate with the museum and helps motivate a different generation to tour museums.

“Younger generations are growing up in an entirely different world due to rapid advancements in technology, and museums really need to find ways to show them how

we are still relevant. We have to treat them not as passive consumers of information but as active participants, and this app is a great way of accomplishing this, because not only does it make the exhibit interactive, but they can even create their own challenges for others to complete,” Thomin says.

Creating the SCVNGR account and challenges was easy. Thomin and web architect Jason Kent created the challenges in about ten minutes.

“It’s kind of like Four Square,” Kent said of the SCVNGR app. “You check in, but unlike Four Square, you can earn points and even a reward if the business offers it.”

Using technology to promote archaeotourism is something the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) has already been doing for a few years now.

“The main goal of using SCVNGR is to raise visitation and to get people to see how valuable the historical sites in Florida and the United States in general really are,” Thomin said. “The archeological resources we have are non-renewable. Each one is a unique piece of the larger puzzle of our history.”

Although museum admission is free, Thomin also points out the economic good Destination Archaeology does for the area.

Creating the interest in history for both locals and tourists can certainly make up for the lull tourism faced last year.

“Florida tourism is so important,” Thomin said. “Archaeology boosts the economy and brings people to the state of Florida.”

That’s why Destination Archaeology tries to cover not just one area, but the entire state.

“We don’t just focus on one time period or specific region or collection in Florida like most other museums, but instead cast a much wider net. We feature archaeological sites and museums in Florida that people can actually visit, and our hope is that people who are stopping by in Pensacola or even live

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Once you start digging into Florida’s past you’ll be amazed at what you might find.

Florida is much more of a cultural melting pot than you’d expect. Thomin gets excited when he explains how Florida can show you “how we all share a common history.”

“One of the things I have always loved about Florida is the fact that we have so much history and archaeology within the state,” Thomin said. “We have a wide variety of cultural groups that either lived or continue to live in the state that span an incredible period of time. For example, we have a Native American presence in the state that dates back to prehistoric times to over 12,000 years ago, and also Spanish, French, British and people of African descent that settled in Florida nearly 500 years ago.”

Whatever background you come from, whether you’re a Florida native or a Yankee, Destination Archaeology opens doors and has an answer for everyone’s historical query. Unlike a textbook, or the Internet, the museum points you in the direction of real artifacts.

“All of these groups left material evidence behind and in many cases even records, so we have a tangible connection to the past that archaeologists often unearth from the land as well as waterways across Florida. We also have just a huge variety of different types of archaeological sites in Florida, including burial mounds, temple mounds, missions, forts, battlefields, shipwrecks, plantations and many others. So regardless of someone’s particular interest in a certain period or cultural group, there is something for everyone.”

Destination Archaeology doesn’t just interact digitally. Destination Archaeol-

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ogy is also home to the headquarters for the Northwest region of FPAN. Monthly meetings held by the Pensacola Archaeological Society are free and open to the public. The lectures take place every second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., beginning in September and ending in May. During the summer you can volunteer in the Archaeology Lab. All ages are welcome to sort though artifacts recovered from local archaeological sites—no experience required. The summer lab hours are open most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a complete list of dates e-mail Irina Sorset, the FPAN outreach coordinator, at isorset@uwf.edu.

So the next time you pass that anchor (it’s a mooring anchor to be exact), be sure to stop in and discover something new about the state that is more than just beaches and bikinis.

“We really try to encourage people to go out specifically for heritage tourism as well as archaeology tourism,” Thomin said.

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Eat a flatbread from Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille.

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Order Native Café’s fish tacos.

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news of the weird IN CHINESE LEGEND, tea leaves picked by fairies using not their hands but just their mouths yielded brewed tea that would bring prosperity and cure diseases, and now the historic, picturesque Jiuhua Mountain Tea Plantation (in Gushi, Henan province) has promised to hire up to 10 female virgins to provide the equivalently pure and delicate tea leaves, picked with the teeth and dropped into small baskets worn around the women’s necks.

According to an April report in London’s Daily Mail, only virgins with strong necks and lips (and a bra size of C-cup or larger), and without visible scars or blemishes, will be considered for the equivalent-$80-a-day jobs (an almost unheard-of salary in China, especially for agricultural field work).

NOTE: Last month, News of the Weird reminded readers, with examples, that bizarre human adventures repeat themselves again and again. Here are a few more recent selections of previous themes: • The person in the news most recently for slipping and falling on a banana peel might be Ida Valentine, 58, who filed a lawsuit in February against the 99 Cents Only chain after slipping on one while shopping in its store in Fontana, Calif., in April 2010. The fall, she said, left her with a herniated disk and tissue damage.

• News of the Weird has reported several times on the confusion many art gallery visitors reveal in evaluating “abstract impressionist” pieces when they compare them to random scribblings of toddlers (and animals, such as chimpanzees and elephants). In April, academic researchers at Boston College reported that, indeed, gallery patrons correctly differentiated serious works from squiggles only about 60 percent to 70 percent of the time. Commented one survey subject, apparently realizing his confusion: “The chimpanzee’s stuff is good. I like how he plays with metaphors about depth of field, but I think I like this guy (Mark) Rothko a little bit better.”

• The powerful suction of swimming pool filters can trap not only toddlers against the drain but a grown man in excellent physical condition, according to a lawsuit filed in May by the family of the late John Hoy Jr., who drowned when unable to pry himself loose from the vacuum drain of a hot tub at the Sandals resort in Nassau, Bahamas, in 2010.

(The most notorious drain-pegging of all time was perhaps a 1994 incident at a Scottish Inn motel in Lakeland, Fla., when a 33-year-old guest’s penis became stuck in the drain, apparently as he was testing the filter’s suction. That story did not appear in News of the Weird, but several sources cite a July 1994 story in the Sarasota Herald Tribune.)

• British welfare benefits are being reduced in two years, but for now, work-shunning parents who blithely navigate a series of government “support” payments can make a nice living for themselves. Kathy Black, 45, of East Hanningfield, Essex, with 16 children by six fathers thus qualifies for the equivalent of at least $1,000 a week (the take-home pay of someone earning the equivalent of $68,000 a year), and

BY CHUCK SHEPPARD child support from one of the fathers adds even more to her account. Black’s second husband, her 17-year-old son and her 22-year-old daughter spilled secrets of her irresponsibility to a Daily Mail reporter in February.

• Least Competent DIY Homeowners: Reports still frequently emerge of homeowners battling household pests, yet only creating an even worse problem (as if the pests ultimately outsmart them). In recent cases, for example, Robert Hughes tried to oust the squirrels from his townhome in Richton Park, Ill., in March, but his smoke bomb badly damaged his unit and his neighbor’s.

(Firefighters had to rip open the roof in the two units to battle the blaze.) Two weeks after that, in Mesa, Ariz., a man set his attic on fire trying to get rid of a beehive with brake fluid and a cigarette lighter.

• Beauty contests for camels are very big business in Saudi Arabia, as News of the Weird reported in 2007, but the first one in Turkey (in Selcuk) was held in January and featured considerably lower-market camels.

(The Turkish winner had been purchased for the equivalent of $26,000; a Saudi camel once won $10 million in a single show.) Judges supposedly look for muscle tone, elegance of tail wag and tooth quality, according to a January Wall Street Journal dispatch. Charisma is also important, according to one judge. “Camels,” he said, “realize that people are watching them (and) are trying to pose.” “Some will stop, open their back legs, and wave their tail, or (throw) their head back and moan ... this is the kind of posing we (judges) are looking for.”

• From time to time, someone visiting his bathroom looks down and finds eyes of a critter staring back at him from the toilet bowl. In March, Dennis Mulholland, 67, of Paisley, Scotland, encountered a 3-foot-long California king snake hiding in the bowl after escaping from elsewhere in the building. In December a woman in Edmond, Okla., had a similar experience with a squirrel, which, hypothesized police, might have crawled through a sewer drain.

• “Personal body orifices,” as storage units for contraband, seem more than ever in vogue. Recent inventories made by police of suspects’ vaginas included LSD in aluminum foil and marijuana in two sandwich bags (woman in Englewood, Fla., January); pills (woman in Manatee County, Fla., February); heroin (woman in Scranton, Pa., March); a fraudulent driver’s license and credit card (woman in Lee County, Fla., May); and pills and a knife (woman in Fort Myers, Fla., May).

Rectal safe-keeping included a man with a baggie of marijuana (Louisville, Ky., March); a man with a marijuana pipe (Port St. Lucie, Fla., May), and a man with 30 items inside a condom (Sarasota, Fla., February), including a syringe, lip balm, six matches, a cigarette, 17 pills and a CVS receipt and coupon.

Send your Weird News to Chuck Shepherd, P.O. Box 18737, Tampa, Fla., 33679 or weirdnews@earthlink.net, or go to www.NewsoftheWeird.com.

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