Savannah Evanoff

2 months ago | inweekly.net | Savannah Evanoff

By Savannah EvanoffThe Pensacola chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women works—and they work hard. If there’s one thing LaTricia Moorer wants the community to know about them, it’s that. As Women of Excellence Week approaches, the chairwoman points out it isn’t just an award show to honor the remarkable Black women who have made significant contributions to the Pensacola community in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment—though it does.

Mar 4, 2025 | inweekly.net | Savannah Evanoff

By Savannah EvanoffFor the record, emo band Dear Cincinnati isn’t from Cincinnati—their home town is Tallahassee, actually. The name sprung from a wish made out loud that the Bengals would pull through so lead vocalist David Blair could win a sports bet. They lost—but, hey, that’s kinda what made the name work.

Feb 5, 2025 | inweekly.net | Savannah Evanoff

With Dr. Justine Williams Roper PT, DPTBy Savannah EvanoffJustine Williams Roper starts her day by centering herself, prioritizing her mental well-being through music, prayer, preparing breakfast or training for her next race—provided the temperature allows. No matter what, her day always starts with her. “What I’ve grown to learn is that if I don’t prioritize myself, I’ll feel resentful at the end of my day—like I put everything else first but myself,” Roper said.

Jan 29, 2025 | inweekly.net | Savannah Evanoff

By Savannah EvanoffI feel strongly that a good list of albums to anticipate in the coming year should be well-rounded: some artists just about everybody likes, some artists just about everybody should like and some you kinda-sorta just don’t like on principle. The reality is, not all music is meant for everybody. But I’m convinced all music is meant for somebody. So in this list, I’ve described some upcoming albums to love (or hate) in 2025.

Jan 15, 2025 | inweekly.net | Savannah Evanoff

By Savannah EvanoffMozart’s comedy “The Marriage of Figaro” is typically a regular among the rotation at any opera company, but it hasn’t been done at Pensacola Opera since 2007. Coincidentally, that marked Corey McKern’s debut as a singer at Pensacola Opera; he’s now artistic director. “I sang the role of the Count all those years ago, and that experience made me fall in love with the city, and then eventually allowed us to have a connection and move here,” McKern said.