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17 MAIL Khan skeptics, Person of the Year revisionists and dog advocates speak out. p. 4 EDITOR’S NOTE When a confession is not an admission of guilt, but evidence of a new crime. p. 6 ON THE COVER A push to end discrimination of gays in Jacksonville is veiled in a conspiracy of silence. p. 7 BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Jacksonville is big and smells funny. Plus new corporate cafeterias offer a laff riot of unappetizing possibilities. p. 7 SPORTSTALK The Jags could do (and have done) far worse than hiring Mike Mularkey. p. 12 MONEY JUNGLE The death of a FAMU band member is shocking without being a surprise. p. 13 OUR PICKS Reasons to leave the house this week. p. 15 MOVIES A Steven Spielberg twofer: The winning “War Horse” and the mediocre “Tintin.” p. 16

“Jaimoe” Johanny Johanson returns to town to open for his former bandmate. p. 20 Son Of A Bad Man mixes confessional lyrics with a straight-up fifth of Southern rock grit. p. 21 How one Folio Weekly staffer survived rock ‘n’ roll’s raging battle between good and evil. p. 22 ARTS Sculptor Jim Benedict rearranges the narrative of reality, one form at a time. p. 28 NEWS OF THE WEIRD The male nursery web spider sets a new low in the annals of courtship rituals. p. 38 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Here’s the key to unlocking your magic, Taurus.

Plus non-lasik tips for improving your vision, Virgo! p. 40 BACKPAGE City Councilman Robin Lumb calls Folio Weekly’s critical editorial a “milestone event” for any conservative Republican. p. 43

The event will celebrate and honor the work of the current Riverkeeper, Neil Armingeon, who is stepping down in 2012. The evening will feature musical luminaries Van Dyke Parks and Billy Joe Shaver. Parks has a lengthy list of credits as a composer, arranger, producer and musician. He is, perhaps, best known for his collaborations with the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson. Shaver is a fabulous honky-tonking country outlaw, whose songs have been recorded by Widespread Panic, Marty Stuart, Elvis Presely, Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers, Robert Earl Keen, Waylon Jennings, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patty Loveless, Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash, just to name a few. Come see these true American originals as we celebrate Neil Armingeon — an incredible asset to our city and a tireless advocate for the St. Johns!

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Get Outta Town

I’ve read AG Gancarski’s columns religiously since the sale of the team to Shahid Khan. And I must confess, I expected a higher degree of sophistication from the sports editor of Folio Weekly. Does anyone actually believe Mr. Khan will keep the team here? If so, I’ve got some oceanfront property in Arizona I would like to sell you.

Mr. Khan is a smart businessman. He didn’t pay $700 million to keep the team in Dogpatch.

It will take several years for the team to get better. I’m sure he’s well aware that Jacksonville doesn’t have a history of supporting losing teams and Mr. Khan wants to start making his money now.

Also, he hasn’t visited this city once since becoming the new owner. The Weavers invited him to a game. He said it conflicted with the NFL owners’ meeting the following day. Guess who was at the owners’ meeting? Weaver! Khan could have flown up on Weaver’s private jet. The only time he did come to visit the team was at an away game in Atlanta. He’s obviously trying to keep his distance.

He’s also tried to keep his contact with the press to a minimum. The only reason he spoke to Dan Hicken is because Hicken ambushed him outside the owners’ meeting in Dallas. Also, a man of his ethnic background would never be accepted in Jacksonville high society the way the Weavers were, and he knows that. So he will move to a bigger, more diverse city. Wake up and smell the coffee. It’s bye-bye, Jaguars!

Jerry Sohn Jacksonville via email

extent, they would be correct. There certainly were barriers to Alvin Brown’s election in the beginning of the year. A Democrat who had neither the same name recognition nor the business network as the field of Republican candidates had serious challenges to be elected here. There were ardent Democrats as late as March who still didn’t believe his election was possible. So it is remarkable that Republican rainmakers supported the Democratic candidate who won.

The question to consider is whether this “sea change” among the 1 percent was the factor that had the greatest influence on the outcome. Peter Rummell and friends did not have an impact on Brown’s emergence from the seven-candidate unitary election, the campaign’s ground game — and The Canvasser did. After the unitary election narrowed the field to two candidates, the business community had to choose sides.

Alvin Brown was adept at building a winning coalition. His opponent was not. The Hogan campaign knocked on about 30K doors in the county. Brown’s campaign knocked on upwards of 200K doors in its get-out-the-vote effort. This effort took 70 committed, trained and, yes, paid canvassers to accomplish. It should be said that this scale of canvassing has never been done in a local election before, ever.

Even Maurice Jones-Drew needs more than one blocker on the field to be successful.

Brown had 70. Alvin Brown’s ground game is what made The Canvasser my choice for 2011’s person of the year.

There is opportunity in this counterintuitive alliance; a potential for the 1 percent and the 99 percent to work together in favor of a positive outcome. Rather than Mr. Rummell and his friends raising money to buy ads to make Comcast richer, why not invest these funds to make The Canvasser less poor and pay them to have that positive and measurable effect on voter turnout? I know the ROI will astonish the politician, the businessman and the voter and will create a more aware, involved and engaged public.

Jim Minion Jacksonville via email

Justice Denied

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In a year when Time named The Protester as the Person of the Year and when the powerful, top 1 percent is the inspiration for global protest, it seems counterintuitive for Folio Weekly to select local 1 percenter Peter Rummell as Folio Weekly’s Person of the Year (Dec. 27, http://bit.ly/sOtEeL). Jacksonville is often a counterintuitive place, to be sure. We can embrace a Pakistani immigrant as the new owner of the Jaguars after having asked an Indian immigrant and Muslim to “pray to his God” at a City Council meeting. Folio Weekly’s choice of a Republican business leader who supported the election of the first Democrat in 20 years and only African-American mayor is appropriately counterintuitive.

When a candidate wins by 1,600 votes, everyone who had anything to do with the campaign can claim that their involvement was the difference in the outcome, and to some

Your Backpage Editorial by Shari Riepe (“Crime & Punishment,” Dec. 13, http://bit.ly/tyczq0) is an example of what needs to be exposed to the public. Our jails and prisons are far from being places that provide “justice or correction.”

Prison is the largest profit-making industry in this nation.

Jails and prisons are run like concentration camps, lumping the innocent, ill and guilty onto a human conveyor belt like cans of peas. There is no humanity, respect or dignity given to the accused. They are treated as “guilty until proven innocent” and mentally and physically abused far worse than they deserve.

I’ve been corresponding with inmates for the last 38 years. I have been a self-appointed advocate for justice. I am appalled at the cruel and inhumane tactics and methods used by officials of our judicial and political system.

I could tell enough stories to fill a book, but it takes more citizens like Ms. Riepe to express their own personal experiences in order to bring this OUT IN THE OPEN. Our judicial officials put themselves on a pedestal as being the good guys, to cover up many of their own hidden crimes and sins.

Until a person personally experiences this with the judicial system, they cannot see

through the thick fog of deception that is spread by politicians and judicial officials to cover up the corruptions used to obtain profits.

Half of inmates are mentally ill to begin with. Treating them as less than human, and locking them up to keep them out of sight and out of mind does not protect the safety of the community.

Being tough on crime is like committing two wrongs to make a right. Society too often forgets that prisoners are first of all human beings, with human feelings, emotions, and capable of human error. They are someone’s mother, father, son, daughter — or someone JUST LIKE YOU! No one disputes that there are very dangerous and evil criminals who need to be locked up for the safety of our communities.

However, our politicians have gone overboard with their own selfish goals to incarcerate nonviolent people to gain political office, power, control and wealth.

This makes our keepers as bad as, or worse than, those they judge or convict. People like Ms. Riepe need to SPEAK UP and get these stories out of the dark closet of deception. Remember the words of Edmund Burke: “All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.”

Simonne Liberty Jacksonville via email

Change for the Better

Reading “All Things Being Equal” (Backpage Editorial, Nov. 8, http://bit.ly/srBRVy) touched my heart. In my opinion, Dr. Joffe is an excellent writer. I read this article twice. After the second reading, I ask God to forgive me. I have hateful thoughts about other people and often wish for horrible things to happen to them. This is not mature thinking, but it is how I sometimes think.

Dr. Joffe’s article had a significant effect on me — a positive significant effect. Thank you for this particular Backpage Editorial.

Benjamin E. McConnell Orange Park via email

Canine Distemper

I am writing in response to the Backpage Editorial by Sylvester and Nikki Bynes (“Dog Daze,” Dec. 20, http://bit.ly/uDQYWk) blaming the Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office and Animal Care & Protective Services for the tragic dog fight that took the life of their dog, Ben. I am a longtime animal welfare advocate and volunteer with various organizations in Jacksonville, but I want to make it very clear that I write to you today as a private citizen and represent only my own views.

I wasn’t there, so I can make no statement regarding the veracity of the Bynes’ claims that JSO officers stood by, even made jokes, while their dogs fought to the death — although I find that very hard to believe.

I also have no idea of the interaction that took place with the ACPS officers, but I will say that they are called out every day for cases of cruelty, abandonment, neglect and for other emergency situations. Perhaps coming to chauffeur the Bynes’ dog to the pound wasn’t at the top of their very long to-do list.

Since I wasn’t on the scene to dispute the Bynes’ fantastic claims regarding the city employees, I will instead take issue with several facts the Bynes themselves state.

1. You have an older, dominant animal. Why did you get another dog in the first place?

2. You claim that you didn’t have the money to care for Capone properly. Then why did you

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get another dog who, by your own admission, was of a champion line with a hefty price tag?

3. Did it not occur to you that you could take Capone to the shelter instead of waiting for ACPS officers to come take him for you? It’s bad enough that you were surrendering a 12-yearold, sick dog, but you couldn’t even be bothered to turn him in yourself?

4. Did you think that ACPS was going to do be able to do anything other than euthanize Capone when you turned him in? There are literally thousands of adoptable animals coming through the shelters, rescue groups and societies in Jacksonville — and we can’t find homes for all the healthy, young ones. What on earth made you think that anything other than death would await an elderly, ill dog at the city shelter? Perhaps you couldn’t afford the $3,000 for his surgery, but you could have taken him to your vet (assuming you have one) and had him put down yourself.

But you didn’t do that, did you? No, you waited until he was so beleaguered, so ill and so beside himself with anger, pain and confusion, that he attacked your other household pet.

You’re lucky it wasn’t one of you or, God forbid, one of your children.

And, somehow, this is the fault of JSO and the ACPS personnel? I don’t think so, Mr. and Ms. Bynes. Look in the mirror. Your loving dog Ben is gone because you didn’t act responsibly.

It’s no one’s fault but your own.

Nicole Living Jacksonville via email

I just wanted to say that I feel horrible for the family who lost Ben to their other family dog, Capone. I don’t want the owner to feel any worse regarding what happened, but I think it’s important to point out the animal’s behavior is a direct result of the owner. This owner knew that Capone was in pain and aggravated, and was being a responsible owner and attempting to get animal services involved. I want to note, I do not personally own a pit bull, so I’m not coming to their defense because I’m an owner. I just know that pits get a bad rap because of bad ownership.

This was one of those cases, though the owner wasn’t a bad owner, things just didn’t progress fast enough to eliminate the risk Capone was posing. I feel horrible for the family and for Ben. However, I’m thankful Capone did not turn on their children. I hope they find another dog, whether it be a pit or not, to fill the void that is left in your heart after losing a pet.

I wish JSO would have animal tranquilizers so this fight could have been broken up and this entire situation avoided. Shame on the JSO for watching like they were at Michael Vick’s house having a party and watching dogs fight.

You’re there to help; step up and help or get someone who can. Lastly, for the cop who said, “This is what you get when you own these types of dogs”: Please retire from the force, as you’re obviously narrow-minded and weren’t there to help anyway.

Lindsay Dellinger via email

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True Stories

How long would it take you to confess to the worst crime you can imagine?

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eople who have nothing to hide have nothing to fear.

So goes the defense of the police state — the idea that if you aren’t smuggling drugs or harboring terrorists or forging checks, you needn’t worry about warrantless searches, random surveillance, interrogations without lawyers.

Problem is, it’s not just crimes we commit that lead to punishment. Sometimes it’s the crimes we’re unfairly, unreasonably, even randomly accused of.

What would you do if you were accused of a crime you didn’t commit? Deny, of course.

Call a lawyer, sure. Trust that it would all be straightened out somehow. Eventually.

After 14 hours of interrogation in a small, windowless room, Kevin Fox simply gave up. He knew he hadn’t sexually assaulted or murdered his 3-year-old daughter, but police had rejected his requests for a lawyer and told him they would arrange for inmates to rape him in jail, according to court records.

The distraught father later testified that detectives also screamed at him, showed him a picture of his daughter, bound and gagged with duct tape, and told him his wife was planning to divorce him, the records show.

Fox finally agreed to a detective’s hypothetical account of how his daughter, Riley, died in an accident, thinking investigators would realize that the phony details didn’t match up with the evidence, his lawyer said. Instead, he remained in Will County jail for eight months, released only after DNA evidence excluded him as a suspect. In May, another man was charged with the crime.

Chicago Tribune, July 12, 2010 http://bit.ly/ AlbPjU

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For most people, confessing to raping and killing a child — their child — is as inconceivable as committing the crime itself. As a Chicago police officer responded in a separate case, when asked to reconcile the confession of Corethian Bell with DNA evidence that exonerated him, “Why would anyone tell us that they would kill their mother if they didn’t do it?”

Why indeed? Perhaps, as Bell later testified, it was because police hit him so hard he was knocked off his chair. Or because he had a diagnosis of mental retardation. Or because police told him that his alibi didn’t check out and that he’d failed a lie-detector test. Or because he was weary and hopeless after more than two days in police custody. It took Bell 50 hours to confess to killing his mom. He served 17 months in jail before being cleared by DNA evidence.

Kevin Fox’s confession may have had a similar tinge of desperation. The fact that he was questioned ceaselessly by police, after working all day, without having had dinner. The fact that police officers lied, telling him his wife planned to leave him, all the while showing him photos of his murdered daughter. The fact that police officers promised Fox he’d be sexually assaulted in jail — they’d see to it. It took Kevin Fox 14 hours to confess to the crime. He served eight months before he was cleared by DNA evidence.

Something similar happened to 16-yearold Nga Truong, accused in December 2008 in

Worcester, Mass., of killing her son. Although there was no forensic evidence linking her to her son’s death — indeed, no evidence that his death was a homicide — police learned that Truong’s brother had died while in her care when she was just 8, and jumped to the worst conclusion. The fact that her brother’s death was determined to be a case of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome only made police scoff. “ ‘Sudden Death Syndrome?’

How about Big Sister Syndrome?” one officer shouted at her. “Either you’re a liar or you just got the worst luck in the world.”

It took Nga Truong just two hours to confess to killing her son. (See the videotape here: http://n.pr/wkjBoz). She was in jail for two years and eight months before a judge, having witnessed her “confession,” ordered her released.

For those who’ve never lost a loved one to violence, who’ve never been caught in the Kafkaesque confines of the criminal justice system, it is perhaps too easy to project what

It took Nga Truong just two hours to confess to killing her son. She was in jail for two years and eight months. a reasonable person would do in such circumstances. But there’s no question what otherwise normal individuals have done — have been driven to — by the remarkably blunt, and effective tactics of police interrogators.

Has it happened here? You bet. The bestknown example is the Brenton Butler case, in which a 16-year-old admitted committing a murder he clearly did not commit, contending police beat him into confessing. The case was dramatic enough to spark a documentary that earned an Oscar, as well as a formal apology from both the sheriff and the state attorney. It was that case, in fact, that prompted the local Sheriff ’s Office to begin recording confessions — and five years after that, to begin recording interrogations as well (at least in murder cases).

Still, it is widely believed that police interrogation tactics bring forth coerced confessions, even when beatings, threats or torture are not employed. Some 25 percent of DNA exonerations involve confessions from the accused, and the rate of false confessions is particularly high among young people and teens.

As Duval County celebrates a banner year of Death Row convictions (seven — the most in the state) and another year’s uptick in the number of juveniles prosecuted as adults (the most notable being 12-year-old Cristian Fernandez), these facts must at least be acknowledged. If, as a community, we embrace the law-and-order approach to “solving” our crime problem, we must also own the ignoble reality about that system. A confession appears to be proof of guilt; nothing could be further from the truth.

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Market Share Selling a ream of copper wiring or a catalytic converter for scrap will be harder if the City Council passes an ordinance suggested by Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford. The sheriff wants companies buying scrap metal to verify that the seller actually owns the material (and hasn’t just stolen it), and wants to require companies to keep that information on file for at least five years. Wait — what’s that? A conservative Republican is asking for additional regulations that would constrain the free market? Funny how that works.

Fat Fido?

Jacksonville veterinarian Sheri Cone has an app for that. Dr. Cone recently released the calorie-counting app, “Doggie Dietitian,” for dog owners wondering how to keep their pooches trim. The Doggie Dietitian asks for breed of dog, weight, level of activity and brands of food and treats your pet eats, to get a calorie count and to recommend reductions. The app costs $1.99

Rainbow’s End

We’re Odorific!

The effort to end discrimination against gays in Jacksonville is muzzled by a conspiracy of silence

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acksonville remains the last major city in Florida where it’s legal to discriminate against gays, lesbians, bisexuals and the transgendered.

Meaning, you can fire someone for no other reason, or refuse to rent them an apartment, or ask them to leave your restaurant.

That such discrimination remains legal is shocking, and an anomaly in the state. There are 60 local laws throughout Florida outlawing discrimination against the LGBT community, and 24 openly gay elected officials in the state. Gays and lesbians are allowed to adopt children, thanks to a 2010 Florida appeals court ruling that struck down a longstanding ban, and can serve openly in the military, thanks to the July repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. In December, the city of Orlando created a formal registry for same-sex partners, giving them the right to make medical decisions for a partner or visit them in a hospital. Even Volusia County — home to such homoerotic hallmarks as Bike Week and NASCAR — finally got around this year to expanding its anti-discrimination ordinance to include gays and lesbians.

Yet here in Jacksonville, even embryonic efforts to outlaw such discrimination are stymied by prejudice. Advocates of expanding the city’s human rights protections are so worried about provoking a backlash, they’re hesitant to discuss the effort. A move is afoot to change things, but it remains a law that dare not speak its name.

Which is why you probably haven’t heard that the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission unanimously passed a resolution on Nov. 13 asking Mayor Alvin Brown

to support broadening the city’s antidiscrimination laws to include the LGBT community. The resolution hasn’t gotten any media coverage yet, but supporters anticipate a loud and lively battle — which is why they want to keep a low profile for now.

“Jacksonville is a funny town,” says local attorney Jimmy Midyette, a Jacksonville native.

“You’ve got to do things behind the scenes. It’s a behind-the-scenes kind of town.”

Midyette is chair of the Jacksonville Committee for Equality, which formed 15 months ago to advocate for a change to city laws. The group, which sponsored a petition that’s drawn hundreds of signatures (http://bit.

And to most minds, the city’s exclusion of gays is increasingly anachronistic. (When you’re behind the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff and Bill O’Reilly in terms of social progressivism, that’s probably a fair conclusion.)

Those hoping to usher the city into the 21st century plan to meet individually with members of the Jacksonville City Council to talk about the importance of being inclusive — both for the city’s moral bearings and its economic future.

“Companies prefer to do business in a diverse city where differences are appreciated and where they are able to attract the best talent,” says Midyette. “Most emerging

Even Volusia County — home to such homoerotic hallmarks as Bike Week and NASCAR — finally got around this year to expanding its anti-discrimination ordinance to include gays and lesbians. ly/tQmnfk), may have helped light a fire under efforts by the city’s Human Rights Commission, which began studying the issue in 2007, but has spent much of the past five years collecting data, surveying local businesses and holding study groups.

Current city policy prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, martial status, disability, sex, national origin, color and age — just about every metric except sexual identity.

economies are found in places that attract and work with the creative class, and we don’t stack up well right now against other cities because we don’t have those protections in place.”

Midyette notes that while some residents retain a grip on prejudice, the majority aren’t similarly blinkered. A 2008 poll conducted by the University of North Florida showed that 86 percent of respondents were against someone being fired solely for their sexual orientation or

“This is a very large city … It smells funny, though. #jax” Mikey Lo Rae, who Tweets at @blu_rhapsody, commenting on ol’ Duval.

Team Player A Seminoles tie, a custom-fitted suit and two attorneys — Among the items purchased by West Augustine resident Benjamin Perkins, after he won a Fantasy Five lottery jackpot of $78,557. Perkins, who also bought a house for his mom, needed the courtroom gear to face Circuit Judge Wendy Berger and a possible 45 years in prison for two counts of selling cocaine. When the notoriously tough judge Berger gave him a sentence of five years’ probation and the possibility of completely erasing prison time, Perkins said it was divine intervention. Others viewed it as evidence of the justice that money buys. Or perhaps team loyalty? Berger is an FSU grad herself.

Food Inc. “This cafetorium brought to you by Hardee’s & Hardage-Giddens” — Possible branding opportunity, now that the Florida Legislature is considering selling naming rights to school cafeterias. http://bit.ly/AoX5RK

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gender identification. He thinks the majority of everyday people “get this” and would support changes to the law.

But Midyette admits he feels “trepidation” about Folio Weekly writing a story that could inflame the opposition before his group has spoken to the mayor or lined up council support.

“There are going to be some folks in town who won’t be very happy about it and will do whatever they can to prevent it from even getting to a vote.”

The executive director of the Human Rights Commission was similarly concerned.

Charlene Taylor Hill went so far as to ask Folio Weekly not write about it until her group had had a chance to brief Mayor Brown.

“The potential fallout from this is going to be great,” says Taylor Hill. “I anticipate if it’s not done right, it could be very divisive.”

The impulse to handle the issue carefully stems in part from the Human Rights Commission’s own political vulnerability.

During the mayor’s race, candidate Mike

The law could be changed if Mayor Brown asks the City Council president to introduce a bill, or if a member of the City Council introduces a bill on his or her own.

Taylor Hill believes the time is right for such a change, noting increased momentum and organization in the local LGBT community.

Mayor Brown also stated during his campaign that he opposed discrimination in all forms.

Taylor Hill says she’s fielded calls over the years from people wondering if the city has such protections in place. “People view that as a sign of a progressive city.”

Whether Jacksonville deserves that designation remains to be seen. True, it recently elected its first African-American mayor. But it also endured a bitter and embarrassing fight over the confirmation of a Muslim, Professor Parvez Ahmed, to the Human Rights Commission. And official discrimination against gay and lesbian students in area school districts — including Clay, Nassau and St. Johns — has prompted

Advocates of expanding the city’s human rights protections are so worried about provoking a backlash, they’re hesitant to discuss the effort.

A move is afoot to change things, but it remains a law that dare not speak its name.

Hogan openly vowed to abolish the agency, and during recent budget talks, some City Councilmembers advocated eliminating its funding. If city laws are changed but the commission doesn’t exist to enforce them, Taylor Hill notes, there’s little point to the whole enterprise.

“The Human Rights Commission’s role is not to create divisive problems, but to bring people together,” she emphasizes. “Yet this is a group that doesn’t have protection, and the Commission thinks, from a legal perspective, this issue needs to be addressed.”

Walter Coker

Jimmy Midyette feels some “trepidation” about Folio Weekly writing a story that could inflame the opposition. “There are going to be some folks in town who won’t be very happy about it.”

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both negative media attention and a couple of costly battles with the ACLU. Ahmed, who supports broader human rights protections in Jacksonville, says passing an ordinance would help recruit (or retain) large businesses, many of which already have such protections in place for their LGBT employees (among them Dell, Coca-Cola, Google, Morgan Stanley, Cisco Systems, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, CSX, Citibank and IBM). It would also reach out to a growing segment of the city’s populace. As The New York Times reported earlier this year,

“Jacksonville is home to one of the biggest populations of gay parents in the country” (http://nyti.ms/u4mKDN).

“This is an ordinance that should be supported by all citizens of Jacksonville,” Ahmed says. “I voted for it, and I will be supportive of it, to try to get the right information out there and to avoid any kind of

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vitriol, any kind of political opposition to what is a commonsense resolution.”

“I would be very disappointed if there is organized opposition to this,” he adds, with a nod to his own troubled confirmation process.

“I hope better senses prevail this time.”

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Vow Wow Wow A flower, a cup of confetti and a complimentary train tour of St. Augustine — Among the treats that Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum will bestow on couples who help them to try to break the world’s record for largest wedding vow renewal ceremony on Feb. 12. The current record is 1,087 couples. Registration is required; email the names of the bride and groom along with the state and date of the original wedding, to mock@ripleys.com. More information at http://www.ripleys.com/staugustine.

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Bouquets to Galina Schott for breaking the gender barrier at the Southside Business Men’s Club. Schott is only the second woman president in the history of the 80-year-old organization (and should provide some ammunition for the group – which only began admitting women members in 1996 – to update its name).

Schott, who was born and raised in the Ukraine and immigrated to the U.S. with her nine-year-old son at the age of 28 – knowing no one and with $100 in her pocket – has since become a local success story. After mastering English, she was hired by local engineering firm Reynolds Smith & Hills. She currently works as a financial advisor with North Financial Corporation.

Bouquets to St. Augustine attorney Rusty Collins for taking so many pro bono cases, he’s practically working two jobs. Collins is representing about 100 pro bono cases for St. Johns County Legal Aid, to which he devotes hundreds of hours a week. The group (which is a branch of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid) recently honored Collins for the third year in a row, along with the other attorneys who take on pro bono work through the organization.

Bouquets to Nease High School junior Jason Lee and the other members of the Panthers for Pets student club for donating pet food to the St. Augustine Humane Society for pet owners in financial need. The Nease students donated 300 pounds of dog and cat food to the society’s food assistance program. january 10-16, 2012 | folio weekly | 9

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“Stopped off at Angels, ‘Florida’s Oldest Diner,’ in Palatka for some fried pickles, fried okra, sweet tea, burgers and milkshakes. Another great day on the river!”

— Facebook post by Matt Keene on Dec. 30 as he and fellow paddler Ryan Cantey took a break on their 310-mile kayak journey from Melbourne to Mayport. The duo hoped to raise awareness of the St. Johns River on behalf of the St. Johns Riverkeeper organization. They departed from Lake Blue Cypress west of Vero Beach on Dec. 13, spent New Year’s Eve in Green Cove Springs, and after paddling through Jacksonville on Jan. 2, ran into a heavy northwest wind and dropping temperatures that greatly slowed their progress. They finished last week. See info on their journey on marsh2mayport.com

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do not outwardly dislike old people. This is because when I do outwardly dislike them, they tend to shake their walkers at me, accuse me of being “ageist” and then wander off, forgetting what they were yelling about in the first place.

HOWEVER! I do outwardly like certain old people, like Betty White, one of the original “Golden Girls,” who just so happens to be turning a peppy 90-years-young this week. Why do I prefer Ms. White over other nonagenarians? Well, for one, she’s never squirted her colostomy bag at me during an argument. And secondly, “Golden Girls”!

And “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”! And of course her greatest role, as potty-mouthed old lady Mrs. Bickerman in the 1999 man-eating

Why do I prefer Ms. White over other nonagenarians?

Well, for one, she’s never squirted her colostomy bag at me during an argument. And secondly, “Golden Girls”! And “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”! crocodile horror flick “Lake Placid,” in which she utters the two greatest lines ever in cinematic history: “If I had a dick, this is where I would tell you to suck it” and “Thank you, Officer F*ck Meat.”

Happily, White didn’t stop there. She’s continued to work and rise in popularity, hence this week’s NBC special, “Betty White’s 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America’s Golden Girl” (Monday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m.). Expect tons of famous guest stars to drop by, including Mary Tyler Moore (and the old MTMS gang), William Shatner, Hugh Jackman, Amy Poehler, Joel McHale, Carol Burnett and more.

Plus there’ll be music, comedy and a special interpretive dance performance from me, “No, Thank YOU, Officer F*ck Meat.” Uh … Wait … my performance is being bumped because the show’s running late?? IT HASN’T EVEN STARTED YET!!

Whatever. Screw you guys, screw crocodiles and screw Officer F*ck Meat. But happy birthday, Betty! I bought you a slew of brand new shows debuting this week!

• “The Finder” (FOX, Thur., Jan. 12, 8 p.m.) An Iraq war vet gets blown up, goes into a coma and wakes up with a talent for “finding things.” I know … let’s call him “THE FINDER.” (Which is much better than its original title, “The Finger.” Shows about proctologists never work.)

• “¡ROB!” (CBS, Thur., Jan. 12, 8:30 p.m.)

Here’s that Rob Schneider sitcom you’ve been waiting for and … Rob. Rob Schneider? You know … SNL? No, not the guy who played “Mango” … that’s Chris Kattan. I’m talking Rob Schneider. The “making copies” guy?

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• “The Fades” (BBCA, Sat., Jan. 14, 9 p.m.) This Limey-based supernatural thriller is about a young nerd who sees dead people — but not like sexy “American Horror Story”!

These “fades” are out to destroy the world, and it’s up to the nerd — and his nerd pals — to stop them! (Why is my fate always in the hands of nerds? It’s disconcerting.)

• “Alcatraz” (FOX, Mon., Jan. 16, 8 p.m.)

J.J. Abrams produced this new suspense drama about creepy government shenanigans at Alcatraz prison. A brutal murder spree leads detectives to think the killings were done by a former inmate … who should be 100 years old by now! (Look out! He may squirt his colostomy bag at you! Trust me on this.)

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 10:00 LIF 24 HOUR CATWALK Debut! In this new reality fashion contest, designers must build an entire collection in (gulp!) 24 hours!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 8:30 NBC ARE YOU THERE, CHELSEA? Debut! Two Chelsea Handler shows on TV are exactly three too many.

9:00 CBS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS In which “the people” choose their favorites. For example: Best condiment … mayonnaise!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 8:00 NBC 30 ROCK Season premiere! Jenna takes a job moonlighting as a hate-spewing celebrity judge while Kenneth prays for the Rapture.

8:30 NBC PARKS & RECREATION In an effort to bring attention to her candidacy, Leslie stages a very unwise event.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 9:00 FOX FRINGE Peter journeys to the alternate universe to see if “The X Factor” is any better there.

9:00 NBC GRIMM A prisoner who survives multiple gunshots leads Nick to suspect, “Heyyyy … I think this guy might be a monster!”

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 11:30 NBC SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Clean your glasses, nerds! Daniel “Harry Potter” Radcliffe is the host.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 8:00 NBC THE GOLDEN GLOBES Once again hosted by the mercilessly mean and unfunny Ricky Gervais, as butt-sore celebs can only watch in horror.

8:30 FOX NAPOLEON DYNAMITE Debut! A new animated version of the movie that lost your interest nearly a decade ago.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16 8:00 FOX ALCATRAZ Debut! Prisoners who disappeared from the federal prison Alcatraz long ago reappear in the present — and they’re not very nice!

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s Wayne Weaver left the Jacksonville sporting landscape, he did what most political animals do at the end of their runs — he offered some revisionist history.

Most of us with long memories recall the end of the Tom Coughlin era. He had to go, said the media in unison. He blew up the salary cap then fielded a team on which journeyman Bobby Shaw was a starting wideout. As the talent available to him dwindled, his playcalling got more conservative, even timid. (Sound familiar?)

He was replaced, as we know, by Jack Del Rio. What a dashing figure he cut a decade ago — so different from the curmudgeonly Coughlin, who always looked like he was negotiating digestive distress. Things were going to be different! “No more ‘three yards and a cloud of dust’ offense,” Jack said, as media minions cheered.

Well, when times were good, the offense was on point. When they were bad, like 2011, they were epically bad.

So much disinformation still abounds about the decision to cut Garrard, rather than give him the weeks he needed to recover from his 2011 injury. The end of the Weaver era — and the Del Rio era — can be traced to that decision to cut Garrard and anoint McCown as starter with no lead time at the beginning of the season.

Saved Weaver a few million bucks. Improved the Jags’ draft position, but at the cost of the most uninspired quarterback play this town’s ever seen.

Gabbert has improved over the course of the season, a tribute to what his advocates say is a keen intelligence. The line was as porous as the Mexican border, and his coaching often seemed designed to help him avoid big mistakes rather than make big plays. His wide receivers were the worst set in the league — worse than the group at the end of the Coughlin era, which at least had Jimmy Smith.

Gabbert made do with what he had. We hope he’ll learn from the adversity he’s experienced.

And we hope he’ll have an offensiveminded head coach to guide him. We’ve had a defense guy here for the last decade, and the 2011 whole approach was to win like the Ravens of the late ’90s did. Well, guess what? That time is gone. The tramp stamp tattoos people got in that carefree time now hang from their sagging flesh like tumescent Shmoos. “Friends” is off the air. The game, as Shahid Khan himself says, is an offensive game now.

There are things I’ve appreciated about the Mel Tucker era. The team seems to have started each game playing hard. And the Jags scored a couple of wins. Going into the year, though, you all knew that the Jags’ schedule was front loaded — tough games first. Mel went 2-3. Beat the Colts, but not too convincingly — a team that was just hours away from axing its general manager. And the Bucs, who lost 10 in a row at the end of the season, and who just canned its coach — a young, smart, fired-up defensive man, whose defense notably collapsed during the last two-thirds of the season. Even Gabbert looked like a poised pro against them.

At this point, you’ve heard the names the Jags plan to interview. My favorite?

Mike Mularkey, current Falcons offensive coordinator and University of Florida alum. He had two seasons in Buffalo to try to accomplish something, and went 14-18, but then again, it was Buffalo. As an offensive coordinator, he’s excelled in Pittsburgh and Atlanta. He has been instrumental in the development of two of the

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The Jags have a limited amount of time to capitalize on Maurice Jones Drew, and the need to nab a coach with the best track record. better QBs in the league, Ben Roethlisberger and Matt Ryan. And he — as opposed to current Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, whose team just blew up at the end — is the best man for the job.

It would be awesome if, while Maurice Jones Drew is still in his prime, the Jags were able to maximize it.

I wrote MJD off before the beginning of this season, and I was wrong. But think of how much wear and tear was put on his body this year, in the pursuit of five wins, three of them against comically bad teams. The Jags have a limited amount of time to capitalize on their special running back. Things have to turn around next year. Hence, they should go with the guy with the best track record, and Mularkey is that guy.

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Newly minted drum major Robert Champion was killed in what investigators are calling a hazing homicide.

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he Florida A&M University Marching 100 Band is something any true music fan must see at least once in life. There are other bands, and they are excellent, but The 100 is the band.

It’s not an outfit for the lazy or slow of mind, because they exist on perfection in all aspects of their performances, from musicianship to choreography. For every person in the band, there are 10, if not 100, who would take their spot immediately if possible. And, when the standards are that high, it’s always possible.

It’s hardly surprising that the FAMU band would now find itself embroiled in a scandal rooted in the enforcement of exceptionalism and perfection. What does shock the senses, though, is the level of violence this scandal entails. Stories of fraternity hazing abound in our culture, but rarely is it this bad. Pranks, paddlings, forced-marches, water-boarding, wire hangers bent into Greek letters and used as branding irons on bare flesh (an old George W. Bush specialty, allegedly) — we’ve heard all this. In extreme cases, maybe some nude wrestling, or a raid on Geronimo’s tomb, even a fatal bender, but most deaths in college hazing are from alcohol poisoning and/or blunt trauma after falling off something. Almost never do they kill one another on purpose.

That is point No. 1 to this whole thing: It takes significant malice, cruelty and focus to dish out a beating like that boy endured, in defiance of his screams, his crying, his bleeding.

There is no way they didn’t know what they were doing, and what the consequences could be. Unless he did something horrible that hasn’t yet been made public (which is entirely possible), it appears he was executed by a group of his own peers for nothing more severe than a mistake made in performance. If that’s true, then his assailants are psychopaths, and their defenders have enabled a low-tech lynching.

Had a black man died like that at the hands of white people, all hell would be breaking loose right now. Had some black woman gotten her femurs broken by, say, a bunch of cops, the odds of lethal blowback would hover somewhere just shy of 100 percent. But because the beating was by fellow African-Americans, it cannot be so simple, because these kids are products of a culture that, on the whole, celebrates violence while openly protecting the worst offenders as if it’s part of some collective duty.

(To be fair, note in consideration of those names epicentric to the Penn State scandal — like McQueary, Paterno and that dirty bastard Sandusky — that the names sound vaguely Catholic. Not that it means anything, necessarily, any more than the ethnicity of the FAMU beat-down boys. But it’s worth noting that Catholics have had a special, unseemly history of looking the other way in regard to this very specific form of systematic abuse, thousands of times all over the world — and that’s just the ones we know about. In fact, the current Pope, through many years a ranking church official working out of his native Germany and later the Vatican, is himself directly implicated in the same kinds of behaviors ascribed to school officials at FAMU and Penn State, but no one’s weeping on their vestments.)

FAMU fans imply that some doublestandard is at play, that this hazing scandal gets more attention because the principals are black.

Well, of course, but it goes deeper than that.

The truth is that Americans worship authority and never fail to find new and creative ways to subjugate themselves. If control-structures do not exist, people will create their own. It makes perfect sense that an institution founded in the spirit of lifting black people into a higher plane of existence would come to incubate a culture of sadistic brutality that, quite frankly, is the sort of thing one usually expects of white people.

We’ll never know how many kids took beatings in that band, because most of them will never speak of it, not if they’re smart. I doubt you could get their stories for any price, because the stigma of snitching defies any upside, any pretense of justice. A long-term predator like the vile Sandusky surely knew well how to scout his victims. It should be no surprise that most of his victims have so far been described as young black males, because 1) He’s a football coach, and that’s just the demographics of it, and 2) Those kids grow up in a culture that openly declares it will not tell cops about anything, even child-rape. And had that boy at FAMU not died from his injuries, he would’ve kept his mouth shut, as would everyone else involved. And that is why racial profiling exists — real talk.

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Reasons to leave the house this week FAITH, YES MORE WINTER JAM

Billed as “Christian Music’s Largest Annual Tour,” the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is sort of a Bonnaroo for the faith-based set – without bong hits, 90-minute guitar solos and stinky hippies wind-bathing in the parking lot. Praise God! Founded by Grammy-nominated Christian act NewSong, Winter Jam is a veritable who’s-who of holy rock and rollers, featuring Skillet (pictured), Sanctus Real, Peter Furler, Kari Jobe, Building 429 and Group1Crew. The Winter Jam Tour is held on Friday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. It’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible); Slayer fans are welcome. (And read our inspirational story about the phenomenon of Jesus vs. Satan in rock on page 22!) 630-3900.

FILM ZORA NEALE HURSTON

The Amelia Island Museum of History presents filmmaker Kristy Andersen in a discussion and screening of her documentary “Zora Neale Hurston – Jump at the Sun,” on Friday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. at 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach.

Author, folklorist and playwright during the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston (1891-1960) wrote “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” a 1937 novel about the life of Janie Crawford, an African-American woman who overcame many trials and found love. As a youth, Hurston attended boarding school here, returning as an adult as part of the WPA Writers Project to record oral histories — including those of turpentine camp workers — alongside late Civil Rights legend Stetson Kennedy. Admission is $7; $4 for military and students. 261-7378.

SOUL RUBEN STUDDARD

Pop R&B and soulman Ruben Studdard grew up listening to his mom’s Donny Hathaway and Fred Hammond records, emulating his heroes by singing in the church choir. The Birmingham, Alabamabred Studdard first hit the big time when he wowed the judges and the audience in the second season of “American Idol,” performing The Carpenters’ hit “Superstar” and the Peabo Bryson-Regina Belle song, “A Whole New World.” Since then, the now-33-year-old has received nods from the AMA, BET and Grammy Awards, released a half-dozen albums (including his latest, “Letters from Birmingham”) and even starred as jazz great Fats Waller in a national tour of the musical revue, “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”

Ruben Studdard performs on Friday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. at Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $22.50. 632-5555.

TRIBUTE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Northeast Floridians can honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. twice this week. The 25th annual MLK Breakfast is held on Friday, Jan. 13 at 7 a.m. at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville. The keynote speaker is Dr. Bernice A. King, Dr. King’s youngest daughter. Tickets are $30. 630-3690. The Ritz Chamber Players honor King’s legacy with a concert on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4171 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. 737-8488, 402-6480.

ART MARK RUWENDEL

The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum and Flagler College present “Shelter,” featuring works by photographer Mark Ruwendel, a discussion by Ruwendel and Flagler assistant professor of art Dr. Chris Balaschak on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. and an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 13 from 5-9 p.m.

Ruwendel has been documenting the American West for more than a quarter-century, capturing the desert landscape and decaying, uninhabited structures in a series of stark, meditative black-andwhite images. Ruwendel, a professor of photography at California State University in Long Beach, has been featured in group and solo exhibits in J. Paul Getty Museum, London’s Tate Modern and NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Crisp-Ellert Art Museum is at 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. The show runs through Feb. 24. 826-8530.

GREGG ALLMAN

Southern rock legend and soul survivor Gregg Allman is known as much for his rip-roarin’ rock-and-roll lifestyle (and a marriage to Cher!) as he is for penning some of the most well-known tunes in rock. After a career spanning four decades, the founding member of onetime Riverside-based group The Allman Brothers Band has seen his tunes like “Midnight Rider,” “Whipping Post” and “Melissa” tattooed into the annals (ouch!) of American music. Though the 64-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer once admitted “I’m No Angel,” the now-clean and serene Allman underwent a successful liver transplant surgery in ’10 and returned to his musical roots with the ’11 release, “Low Country Blues.” Gregg Allman performs with opener Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, led by ABB percussionist Jaimoe (aka Jai Johanny Johanson), on Friday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $31-$54. Check out our interview with Jaimoe on page 20. 355-2787. january 10-16, 2012 | folio weekly | 15

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Hoof-Hearted: Steven Spielberg’s epic “War Horse” is the story of the steed Joey and his encounters with humans, especially Albert (Jeremy Irvine), during World War I.

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hree years after his last film, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” (2008), Steven Spielberg returns to the big screen in a big way, demonstrating his range with not one but two holiday offerings. “The Adventures of Tintin,” based on Herge’s beloved comic book character (also reviewed in this issue), demonstrates the director’s ability to channel his flair for boyhood adventure and excitement, the same spirit that brought “Indiana Jones” and “E.T.” to life.

While “The Adventures of Tintin” is a fun adventure flick, it’s light fare, making it easy to overlook the artistry of Spielberg’s accomplishments. However, the release of “War Horse” only a week later makes it impossible to overlook Spielberg’s mastery of film medium, as both art and storytelling. “Tintin” is enjoyable, but “War Horse” is magnificent.

Based on Michael Morpurgo’s 1982 children’s novel which was translated into a 2012 winning stage adaptation in ’07, “War Horse” tells the unlikely story of a horse named Joey and his various experiences before and during World War I. In the novel, Joey narrates his encounters with the many humans through whose hands he passes. Utilizing a screenplay by the unlikely team of Lee Hall (“Billy Elliott”) and Richard Curtis (“Bean” and the Bridget Jones movies), Spielberg uses Joey’s story to explore a wide range of human relationships, most of them played out against the backdrop of the War to End All Wars.

Episodic in structure, as Joey moves from person to person and place to place, the film flows through a series of gorgeously filmed sequences realized through Spielberg’s vision and the eye of his longtime cinematographer Janusz Kaminski (Oscar winner for “Schindler’s List” and “Saving Private Ryan”).

Visually arresting and sure to earn Kaminski another nomination, the movie is also a substantive rendering of Spielberg’s trademark sentimentality. For Spielberg as for Charles Dickens, another masterful storyteller, that

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For both men, “sentimentality” merely underscores their unique ability to wring the human heart.

Joey’s story begins in the English countryside, where he’s owned by the Narracotts (Peter Mullan, Emily Watson), tenant farmers under the local landlord Lyons (David Thewlis). Their son Albert (Jeremy Irvine) becomes especially attached to the horse, and the first part of the film develops their story and relationship. At the advent of WWI, Joey is drafted into the service of the English cavalry under the ownership of Capt.

Nicholls (Tom Hiddleston). After a brutal baptism by fire in France, Joey passes through the hands of two young German brothers, ultimately deserters from the army, and into the guardianship of an aged French farmer (Niels Arestrup) and his young daughter Emilie (Celine Buckens). From there, the horse is once again requisitioned into German military service, utilized as a draft animal for hauling heavy artillery. A nightmarish plunge through No Man’s Land during the Battle of the Somme has Joey trapped between the German and Allied lines with what turn out to be surprising results. This spectacularly filmed sequence is probably the keynote moment in the film, but the story’s far from over.

Undoubtedly, there will be those who criticize Spielberg for glossing over the brutalities of World War I, claiming that the film is more romantic than realistic. But that viewpoint fails to take into account Spielberg’s purpose in “War Horse” and, even more importantly, his source. The director is quite capable of “realism” (as anyone who saw “Saving Private Ryan” or “Schindler’s List” can attest). This time around, however, Spielberg is adapting a children’s novel whose purpose, like his own, is to reveal the common humanity of the various protagonists and antagonists, even in the most brutal of circumstances.

Like John Ford, the great romantic of American film and one of cinema’s towering figures, Spielberg’s real subject in “War Horse” is the human heart. Ironically and beautifully, Spielberg tells that timeless story through the saga of a remarkable horse.

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he latest family-geared fare from director Steven Spielberg proves that for better or worse, you can’t always count on name brand performance. In “The Adventures of Tintin,” Spielberg is joined by worthy screenwriters Steven Moffat (BBC’s “Sherlock,” “Doctor Who”), Edgar Wright (“Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz”) and newcomer Joe Cornish (of the excellent “Attack the Block”). Throw in producer Peter Jackson (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy) and Spielberg and Co. deliver a remake of “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Uh, thanks?

Not really, of course, because Spielberg’s 1981 groundbreaking action flick was, comparatively speaking, quick and dirty and scrappy. “Raiders” had Harrison Ford smirking and snarking his way through thrills and spills.

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” had originality, personality and soul.

“Tintin” has motion-capture CGI animation, which removes all personality and soul with technical and unoriginal precision.

The technology has advanced slightly since the dead-eyed horror of “The Polar Express,” but not enough to keep Spielberg’s newest flick from delivering more cliché spills than inventive thrills.

This may be the most important thing: A CGI-animated ersatz “Raiders of the Lost Ark” can never offer the iconic moments like we got in the original “Raiders.” To wit: Indy, faced with a scimitar-wielding baddie gleeful at the prospect of battling Our Hero, sighs wearily and whips out his pistol, instantly rendering the swordsman stone dead. This moment was improvised on the set because Ford was suffering from dysentery acquired on an exotic location shoot and was really eager to get out of doing a big action scene. That bit of serendipity wound up giving us a classic moment in film history.

“The Adventures of Tintin” just leaves us feeling a little green around the gills. That sort of organic-ness is utterly missing from the clinically sterile filmmaking of “Tintin.”

There’s only so much that can be faked via CGI to beautifully replicate grass, stone or skin or whatever. And it does not include moments of unexpected human humor. There are no happy accidents in a movie like this. Even the unaffectedness is calculated.

Last summer, there was “Super 8,” in which Spielberg devotee J.J. Abrams aped his guru out of love. And though the result was sort of sweet, it was hardly exciting. I’m not sure we can be so generous now; Spielberg is essentially aping himself. It’s too close to masturbation, which should be a private thing, not something for the rest of us to watch in glorious IMAX 3-D. Look: I have no horse in this race. I’ve heard of Tintin, the Belgian comic-book boy hero created by Hergé. But I’ve never read any of the comic books. I certainly have no love — or any other feeling — for Tintin, though many do.

I’m frustrated here because I never would’ve expected Steven Spielberg to steal from his own damn self!

But, OK, fine: As kiddie cartoons go, “Tintin” isn’t awful. It’s fine for kids, as a sort of “Raiders Lite” (though I hope it doesn’t ruin their viewing of the real thing when they’re a little older). It’s slightly more daring in some aspects than you might expect from a children’s movie: Characters smoke cigarettes, Tintin uses a gun, his pal Captain Haddock is a roaring drunk. Tintin (voiced

by Jamie Bell) is, as the title might lead you to believe, on a quest to discover the secret of the “Unicorn,” an old sailing ship. He gets up to a lot of gallivanting around 1930s Europe and the Middle East (à la Indiana Jones) with his dog, Snowy, and Haddock (Andy Serkis), who is heir to the ship’s secret. There’s a lot of faux swearing about barnacles, and a long, uncut chase sequence that is, yeah, technically, interesting, I guess.

But that’s not what I go to the movies for. I don’t want to see something that looks and feels like a video game. I want to see characters I care about, on adventures that mean something. Because it turns out that the secret of the “Unicorn” isn’t really that big a deal. Nothing is really at stake during Tintin’s adventure. I’m not saying we need a religious Nazi apocalypse brought about by the Fuhrer’s obsession with the occult, but there should be something that makes us feel like something is in danger or at risk, that there’s somebody in some sort of mortal peril.

I didn’t feel any catastrophic disaster was impending at all. I felt like Spielberg was trying to recapture the past cinematic magic that he’d created with Indy, instead of trying to create some new magic. As someone spellbound by his cinematic sorcery in the past, this present greatly disappoints me.

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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIP-WRECKED **@@ Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

The vacation plans of Dave Seville (Jason Lee) and those nutty little Chipmunks (voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney) are sunk when they (and the Chipettes, natch!) are marooned on a deserted island. Costarring Amy Poehler, Anna Faris and Christina Applegate.

THE DARKEST HOUR *@@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Aliens invade Earth! In Russia! So, like, five GenXers are gonna stop them. Right.

THE DESCENDANTS **** Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

The latest from writer-director Alexander Payne (“About Schmidt,” “Sideways”) features Oscar-worthy performances from George Clooney and Shailene Woodley in the story of a reluctant patriarch and his quirky family who find trouble in paradise and real family values in Hawaii.

THE DEVIL INSIDE **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Twenty years after her mother Maria (Suzan Crowley) was charged with several brutal murders, Isabella Rossi (Fernanda Andrade) decides to reinvestigate the case.

Throw in demonic possessions, an Italian hospital for the criminally insane and two young priests (Simon Quarterman, Evan Helmuth) hellbent on performing exorcisms, and “The Devil Inside” is a surefire pick to scare the unholy bejeezus outta ya!

DON 2 **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency This Bollywood crime thriller stars Shah Rukh Khan as an Asian crime lord who’s set his sights on conquering the European underworld.

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO **** Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Sun-Ray Cinema Director David Fincher (“The Social Network,” “Fight Club”) takes a crack at adapting Stieg Larrson’s groundbreaking crime novel with killer results. When disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) is tapped to solve a 40-year-old missing persons case by a wealthy industrial magnate (Christopher Plummer), he hires punk cyber sleuth Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara) to help unravel a family’s darkest secrets. The pair are soon pulled into a murky world of murder, incest, Nazism and worse. Though the film’s three-hour run time may be a bit too long, patient mystery film buffs are rewarded by Fincher’s expertly dark direction, an engaging story and a breakout performance from newcomer Mara.

HAPPY FEET TWO ***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park This sequel to the animated family flick, with the voices of

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Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Pink and Robin Williams, sidesteps a so-so story about penguins taking (literal) flight, focusing on snappy animation and toe-tappin’ tunes.

Rated R • Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Based on an account from Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), a young man who worked for Sir Lawrence Olivier, this film stars Michelle Williams as the legendary Marilyn Monroe, on location shooting “The Prince and the Showgirl,” with Olivier (Kenneth Branagh). The blonde bombshell spirits Colin away on a lark, flagrantly misbehaving. Co-stars Julia Ormond, Emma Watson and Toby Jones.

HUGO **** Rated PG • AMC Orange Park Based on Brian Selznick’s book about a young boy’s magical adventures in a 1930s Paris train station, “Hugo” is director Martin Scorsese’s first foray into fantasy filmmaking, blending fact and fiction into a captivating tale, with impressive technical wizardry, particularly in its use of 3-D. Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher Lee and Sacha Baron Cohen co-star.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — GHOST PROTOCOL **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., World Golf IMAX Theater The latest in this hit-or-miss series is a good year-end action smash. When special agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his assembled crack team (Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Jeremy Renner) are wrongfully accused of an attack on Moscow, they‘re forced to go into hiding and chase down mad villain Hendricks (Mikael Nyqvist) intent on global destruction.

Yikes! A tight script, killer visuals and deft direction by Brad Bird (“The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille”) make “Ghost Protocol” a mission action film fans will accept.

THE MUPPETS ***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Amy Adams and Jason Segel star (Segel co-wrote the script with Nicholas Stoller) in the return of Jim Henson’s ragtag crew of critters including Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie and Sam Eagle. Some of the musical numbers fall a little flat, but endearing performances by Segel and Adams, loads o’ cameos and a decent story (Muppets try to save their theater) make this family-geared flick a must-see.

MY WEEK WITH MARILYN ****

NEW YEAR’S EVE ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Director Garry Marshall’s latest rom-com celebrates the city of Manhattan and those who choose to live and love there with a series of Altman-style, intertwined vignettes with an ensemble cast including Zac Efron, Michelle Pfeiffer, Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Halle Berry, Robert De Niro and Jon “The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated” Bon Jovi!

SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theatre Director Guy Ritchie’s cinematic adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary tale has Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and trusty pal Dr. Watson (Jude Law) match wits with an equally astute opponent, Prof. Moriarty (Jared Harris).

Kelly Reilly and Stephen Fry co-star in the fun-filled albeit predictable mystery-thriller.

THE SITTER *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This comedy stars Jonah Hill as a babysitter — a suspended college student — who tries to maneuver a gang of rowdy children through a crazy adventure on the streets of New York City.

THE SKIN I LIVE IN ***@ Rated R • Sun Ray Cinema @ Five Points Robert Ledgard (Antonio Banderas) is a brilliant albeit disturbed plastic surgeon who’s created an experimental synthetic skin able to withstand any form of damage. He gets to try out his new material when a beautiful, mysterious woman with a haunted past shows up. Murder, sex changes and carnival season (!) are filtered through the lens of director Pedro Almodóvar’s trippy, inventive Spanish thriller.

TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY ***@ Rated R • AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine Based on John le Carré’s classic espionage novel, this film stars Gary Oldman as George Smiley, a spy pulled out of retirement to ferret out a Soviet mole during Cold War-era Europe. The ensemble cast includes John Hurt, Colin Firth and Ciarán Hinds, aided and abetted by a razor-tight script (Bridget O’Connor, Peter Straughan) and top-notch direction

by Tomas Alfredson, of ’08’s smash vampire flick, “Let the Right One In.” THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 1 **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

EEEEEEE!! Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner return. The wolf pack and vampire clan are closing in on expectant parents Edward (Pattinson) and Bella (Stewart). Co-starring Gil Birmingham, Billy Burke, Sarah Clarke and Jackson (OMG!) Rathbone.

WAR HORSE **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

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WE BOUGHT A ZOO **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Based on a true story, this family film is about recent widower Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon), who decides to “go country” and move his kids (Colin Ford and Maggie Elizabeth Jones) onto an 18-acre farm. The catch? The place is a literal zoo, crawling with critters cared for by zookeeper/hot babe Kelly Foster (Scarlett Johansson). Will there be a little animal magnetism? Youbetcha!

YOUNG ADULT ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

The comedy, from the “Juno” team of director Jason

Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody, follows author Mavis Gary (the terrific Charlize Theron) 20 years after graduation, back home hellbent to capture the heart of her now verymarried, former high school squeeze Buddy (Patrick Wilson).

She winds up having a weirder reunion of sorts with former geek Matt (Patton Oswalt). Notable performances by the cast (including a fine turn by Oswalt) combined with Cody’s witty dialogue and Reitman’s sharp direction make “Young Adult” a fun film for grownups.

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THE GUARD When roughneck Irish cop Boyle (Brendan Gleeson, aka Mad-Eye Moody in “Harry Potter”) and straight-laced FBI agent Everett (Don Cheadle) join forces to battle the Auld Sod’s underworld drug lords, the results are comedic gold.

Director John Michael McDonagh’s raucous dark comedy injects much-needed hilarity into the buddy-cop film where bribery, blackmail and straight-up murder are fair game. And “The Guard” is now the most successful independent Irish film of all time!

COURAGEOUS This soul-stirring fare from writer-director-star Alex Kendrick follows four police officers as they try to keep crime off the streets and keep the peace at home with their families. Georgia pastor-turned-media-mogul Kendrick hits another homerun with his latest faith-based flick, after the immense popularity of “Facing the Giants” (2006) and ’08’s “Fireproof.”

“After decades of loyal service, you mean to tell me ‘Spotted Dick’ is just damn pudding?” Special Agent George Smiley (Gary Oldman) learns some secret codes are best served with raisins, in the espionage thriller, “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.”

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Give the drummer some! Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, led by Allman Brothers Band founding member and drummer and Jai Johanny “Jaimoe” Johanson (center), performs this Friday at The Florida Theatre, downtown Jacksonville.

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ome people really do move to the beat of a different drum. In the ’60s, legendary drummer and percussionist Jai Johanny Johanson, aka Jaimoe, was one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band. During the ’70s, the now-67-year-old was also on deck in creating the stellar fusion group Sea Level. Today, he’s the bandleader of jazz-rock collective Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, a whip-smart ensemble that puts tunes like Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come” and John Coltrane’s “Impressions” through some inspired paces. The septet includes Jaimoe (drums), Junior Mack (guitar/vocals), Dave Stoltz (bass), Bruce Katz (keyboards), Paul Lieberman (sax/flute/piccolo), Kris Jensen (sax) and Reggie Pittman (trumpet).

Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band makes a stop at The Florida Theatre on Friday, Jan. 13 in support of their brand new album, “Renaissance Man” (Johnny Boy Records), and to open for fellow Allman Brothers Band alumni, Gregg Allman.

Folio Weekly spoke with the Connecticut resident and rhythmic raconteur about his roots, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and how to play jazz and avoid starvation.

Folio Weekly: Talk a little bit about your history with Jacksonville.

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summer. And then I was there in 1965 with a guy named Ted Taylor. He was a big rhythmand-blues artist. And I was there in 1966 with Otis Redding. And I wasn’t there with Percy Sledge — I wasn’t there in ’67. I was there in ’69 when Duane Allman brought me there. I was there for quite a while then … until we moved up to Macon, Ga. But I lived off of the St. Johns River. I lived with my partner and friend, Butch Trucks, who’s from Jacksonville.

F.W.: How did you eventually team up with The Allman Brothers Band?

J.J.: Phil Walden, who was Otis Redding’s manager, was looking into Duane Allman being an artist for his roster. So he sent Jackie Avery, who was one of the in-house writers at Capricorn Records, up to the

“I went down and met Duane because I was about to go to New York and starve to death like jazz musicians do.” studio where Duane was working at. Duane heard some of the tapes that Jackie Avery had on him [which featured Jaimoe as the session drummer]. And Phil wanted to know if Duane was interested in recording any of those songs. Jackie said the only thing he [Duane] wanted to know about those tapes was if the drummer on there would play in his band. So Jackie got in touch with me to see if I was interested.

F.W.: And you were obviously interested.

J.J.: I went down and met Duane, because I was about to go to New York and starve to death like jazz musicians do. I wanted to play jazz music and I was starving to death. After I met Duane, after about two days being with him, he was such an incredible musician that I forgot all about New York and I forgot all about all of the money that I thought I was going to make by being a long-haired, hippie rock-and-roll guy. The rest of it is pretty much history.

F.W.: At 67 years old, is it surreal to finally realize your dream as a professional bandleader?

J.J.: Oh, that wasn’t my dream. My dream was to be in the DownBeat Magazine Jazz Hall of Fame and the DownBeat number one jazz drummer! [Laughs.] And I guess I slightly missed my calling — I ended up in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame instead of the DownBeat Hall of Fame.

F.W.: Now you’ve come full circle, opening for Gregg Allman at The Florida Theatre. How does that feel?

J.J.: Well, it’s gonna be — just playing in general — will be inspired by opening for his band. We’ll probably also do a lot of jamming with each other’s bands. Other than that, I’m finally getting to play more than once a week with my band. We’ve done a lot of gigs for birthday parties and weddings — and they pay good money. But we wanted to get in on the other side and be more public. Now we’re getting to do what we do best — and that’s playing music.

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S.F.: After our first record came out in 2007, we started to get some interest from EMI. I went up to New York and did a bunch of label showcases. It was great, because we were so green. We were playing shows at venues we never thought we would get to play, in front of people we never thought we would play for. We eventually signed with Universal Republic. We were willing to compromise. We weren’t going to change into Justin Beiber, but we were open this is a copyright protected pro to suggestions. It just never went anywhere.

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hawn Fisher is a smart kid. Sure, the Jacksonville local has a voice tailor-made for the nouveau Southern rock he delivers with his band, Son of A Bad Man. But Fisher knows that making it in music doesn’t just happen. You have to work at it, like anything else. Fisher and crew have done exactly that.

Together since 2008, SOABM have toured the country, tangled with major labels and “flyered” the shit out of some places. Their latest release, “Here’s to the Falling In,” is definitely what they want it to be: a healthy dose of confessional singer/songwriter lyrics mixed with a straight-up fifth of Southern rock grit.

Fisher recently spoke with Folio Weekly about his songwriting, busting his ass and getting the kids up front pumping their fists.

Folio Weekly: How did you get into music?

Shawn Fisher: I started playing at 14. The only reason I picked up a guitar myself was to play my favorite songs off Weezer’s “Blue Album” and “Pinkerton.” I was a power-chord kid. The more I started playing, the more I wanted to write my own songs. At 18 or 19, I wanted to form a band. I found this great group of musicians that just happened to be in bands that were breaking up. That’s how we came together.

F.W.: Where are you now as a songwriter?

S.F.: I’m in a comfortable place. When I first started out, even though I tried not to, sometimes I emulated who I wanted to be.

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S.F.: They’re in for an extremely energetic show.

One of the main things we like to accomplish with our live show is get every single person involved. Whether it is the people that show up an hour early and get right up front or someone that wanders in and is at the very back, we want to give everyone our best.

F.W.: Playing in Jacksonville can be tricky. Do you embrace the challenge?

S.F.: I feel like Jacksonville is a very good place to start from. You have to work hard in Jacksonville. When we first started out, we were doing grassroots promoting for hours on end, nonstop. Our girlfriends would take our computers away from us. I feel like it’s such a good city to start in, because it instills such a good work ethic. If you put a quality product out and put your heart into it, people are going to care and they’re going to spread the word.

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heard the devil’s melodious voice before I ever handed him my soul. And like most of my shortcomings in life, my surrender to Satan was ultimately somebody else’s fault.

In this case, I can blame my descent into eternal damnation on my older brother, Tim. On an October night in 1976, my only sibling suggested — nay, demanded — that we watch the “Paul Lynde Halloween Special,” a show that was to feature the first-ever TV appearance of a band known as KISS. Now, before you throw down your Folio Weekly in disgust, let’s be clear about one thing: KISS sucks and they are mere cameos in this otherwise soon-to-be-awardwinning, masterful piece of memoirist reverie.

Even though a mere four-year-old, I’d been exposed to various 1970s TV musicals like “Midnight Special,” “Soul Train” and that other portal of televised evil, Ralph Emery’s “Pop Goes the Country.” Yet that night, watching KISS strut around like drug-fueled, leather-clad roosters, I was so hypnotized by the sight of four grown men in makeup and vaguely menacing costumes, I was quickly distracted from my previous passions of mindless humming, drawing rabbits and holding back bowel movements. I had what pioneering psychologist-philosopher William James described as a “moment of sentimental and mystical experience.”

Witnessing KISS on live TV shone a dazzling, blinding light into my being — the possibility of badness, rebelliousness and downright evil.

“Satan, I need more of you in my virgin soul!” I cried out in wanton horror, flinging the barely touched potpie from my Porky Pig TV tray table.

As the years rolled by, my brother guided my arcane conversion to the dark side and I followed his lead down the Left Hand Path of Rock. We soon found others who shared our nefarious, preteen tastes and gorged ourselves on bands like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and any album featuring anything vaguely demonic (goats were a plus) or a buxom, scantily clad woman (preferably riding a goat.) During the ’80s, the words “backwards masking” were added to our lexicon when we found Jacob Aranza’s 1983 book, “Backwards Masking Unmasked,” a veritable field guide to the most malevolent musical acts on the planet. To wit: While listening to The Eagles and The Beach Boys might anger God, an afternoon enjoying

the works of Black Oak Arkansas guarantees an express trip to H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks!

Tim also found it helpful to monitor various anti-rock programs on emerging Christian cable channels, wherein the host would actually show you which albums to buy. Praise God! Classic rock Christ-stompers like Blue Öyster Cult` and AC/DC soon gave way to vile platters by the likes of Venom and Mercyful Fate. A curious form of mass hysteria appeared in the ’80s that had the same general success rate as Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” anti-drug campaign. It was a scientific phenomenon best described as The Jerry Falwell Effect: The more a teenager is warned that their favorite music will lead them to eternal hellfire, the more likely that same adolescent is to eventually smoke pot with a dude named Toby in a VW Rabbit, get a homemade tattoo and listen to even more of that same banned music.

Over time, a sort of counter-scene developed: Christian rock bands intent on saving those same souls Ronnie James Dio had so cleverly

“Satan, I need more of you in my virgin soul!” I cried out, flinging the barely touched potpie from my Porky Pig TV tray table. purloined for Lucifer! Christian glam metal band Stryper was known to throw Bibles into the audience. (I personally experienced a nearconcussion when Mötley Crüe frontman-andknown-sodomite Vince Neil flung his half-empty pint bottle of rum into the crowd, as Satan guided its ungodly baptismal payload directly into my 11-year-old cranium.)

After a while, Tim and I shed our antichristbased activities and grew up. (Lame.) And in an odd way, the Satanic Rock scene established a sort of quiet accord with Christian rock.

When the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular rolls into Veterans Memorial Arena on Friday, Jan. 13, three decades of the best in Righteous Rock and Roll will be represented by holier-than-I heavyweights Skillet, NewSong and Sanctus Real.

And while I’d like to say my ears are open to the sanctified VH-1-style (aka Very Heavenly One) sounds of Building 429, I must give the devil his due. I’ll see you in Hell. Again.

Dan Brown dbrown@folioweekly.com

CONCERTS THIS WEEK BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND Classic rock legend Seger plays at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets range from $44-$98. 630-3900.

AC DEATHSTRIKE, CRITTERS & LAURA BALKE Local dream pop heads AC Deathstrike play at 10 p.m. on Jan. 10 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville.

353-4686.

JIMMY SOLARI Singer-songwriter Solari plays at 9 p.m. on Jan. 11 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville. 854-6060.

ROCCO MARSHALL BENEFIT CONCERTS A concert featuring Larry Mangum, Jamie DeFrates, Steve Shanholtzer, Steve Wheeler and Billy Barrens is held at 8 p.m. on Jan. 11 at European Street CafÊ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is a suggested donation of $5. 3991740. Rogue Patriot, Bleeding in Stereo, Dillinger and Heated State of Aggression play at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Donations accepted at the door. 223-9850. Proceeds from both concerts help with Marshall’s medical bills.

CLAYTON BUSH Singer-songwriter Bush plays at 9 p.m. on Jan. 11 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 108 First St., Neptune Beach. 372-0943.

DANA and SUSAN ROBINSON This Americana duo performs at 8 p.m. on Jan. 12 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $10. 399-1740.

DOMENIC PATRUNO Singer-songwriter Patruno plays at 9 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville. 854-6060.

MARK O’QUINN Local musician O’Quinn is on at 9 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 108 First St., Neptune Beach. 372-0943.

WINTER JAM TOUR SPECTACULAR featuring SKILLET, NEWSONG, SANCTUS REAL, PETER FURLER, KARI JOBE, BUILDING 429, GROUP1CREW & OTHERS This festival of faith-based rock kicks off at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd.,

Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 630-3900.

MARION CRANE CD RELEASE PARTY featuring KARL, NONE LIKE US & GUILTY CONSCIENCE Rockers Marion Crane hold an album release party at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

DEVOUR THE DEAD, DNR, ARTILECT & THE MAGISTRATE Death metal heads Devour the Dead perform at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8. 246-2473.

RUBEN STUDDARD R&B singer and “American Idol� favorite Studdard appears at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $22.50. 632-5555.

SWEET LOW DOWN Local rockers Sweet Low Down perform at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Jacksonville.

365-5555.

GREGG ALLMAN & JAIMOE’S JASSSZ BAND The original “Midnight Rider� Gregg Allman plays at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $31-$54. 355-2787.

MILEY ON METH These local rockers play a few speedy ditties beginning at 9 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Square One, 1974 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. 306-9004.

TIM O’SHEA Singer-songwriter O’Shea plays at 9 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville. 854-6060.

FIVE BY SEVEN These rockers perform a few numbers at 9 p.m. on Jan. 13 and 14 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Jacksonville. 645-5162.

GLORIANA Country artists Gloriana appear at 6 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Mavericks at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. Advance tickets are $10; $20 for advance upstairs tickets. 356-1110.

JACOB CREEL Singer-songwriter Creel is in at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

THE BLACKHANDS & FONDER HEARTS, MILO The enthusiastic punk rock kicks off at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are

$8. 398-7496.

DOES IT MATTER & WAYLAY The punk rock promptly begins at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8.

246-2473.

SUGARBEAR Funk favorites Sugarbear perform at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Jacksonville. 365-5555.

JACK WILLIAMS Singer-songwriter Williams plays at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14 at European Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 399-1740.

TAB BENOIT Bayou-born bluesman Benoit performs at 10 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Tickets are $25. 247-6636.

MATT COLLINS Singer-songwriter Collins entertains at 9 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville.

854-6060.

GOLIATH FLORES Multi-instrumentalist Flores appears at 1 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

BILLY BOWERS Local singer-songwriter Bowers is on at 5 p.m. on Jan. 15 at European Street CafĂŠ, 992 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

399-1740.

GIVERS & YOUNG MAN Indie poppers Givers perform at 8 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $15.

398-7496.

ANBERLIN, STATES Orlando-based rockers Anberlin appear at 8 p.m. on Jan. 16 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $18.

246-2473.

GIDEON Texas rockers Gideon perform at 7 p.m. on Jan. 17 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

THE DEAD KENNY G’S, LUCKY COSTELLO & LINDSEY LEEPE Free jazz punks The Dead Kenny G’s are on at 8 p.m. on Jan. 17 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $10. 398-7496.

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UPCOMING CONCERTS WINTER JAM TOUR: SKILLET, NEWSONG, SANCTUS REAL,

CHRIS YOUNG Jan. 18, Whisky River FRED EAGLESMITH Jan. 19, Mojo Kitchen REBELUTION, THE GROUCH, PEP LOVE Jan. 20, Mavericks kLoB Jan. 20, Square One SUPERVILLAINS Jan. 21, Brewster’s Pit RAT PACK REVUE Jan. 21, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GORDON LIGHTFOOT Jan. 22, The Florida Theatre

FUEL, THE EMBRACED, GET OUT DRIVER, IN WHISPERS, TWO MINUTE WISH, MANNA ZEN, STAYNE THEE ANGEL Jan. 22, Brewster’s Pit TYCHO Jan. 23, CafÊ Eleven THE NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS, BILLY BUCHANAN Jan. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall EDGAR WINTER BAND May 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall WHERE’S THE BAND TOUR: CHRIS CONLEY, MATT PRYOR, ACE ENDERS, ANTHONY RANERI, EVAN WEISS Jan. 26, CafÊ Eleven JOHN EARLE BAND Jan. 27, Square One THE MOUNTAIN GOATS Jan. 27, CafÊ Eleven

Two benefit concerts are held this week, in an effort to offset medical expenses of longtime local musician Rocco Marshall (pictured). Larry Mangum, Jamie DeFrates, Steve Shanholtzer, Steve Wheeler and Billy Barrens perform on Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. at European Street CafÊ, 5500 Beach Blvd., on Jacksonville’s Southside.

Admission is a suggested $5 donation. 399-1740.

Rogue Patriot, Bleeding in Stereo, Dillinger and Heated State of Aggression play on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Donations will be accepted at the door.

223-9850.

POLYGON CD RELEASE PARTY Jan. 27, Freebird Live SPIDER MONKEY, HORNIT Jan. 28, Freebird Live TRAVIS TRITT Jan. 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JIMMY BUFFETT Jan. 31, Veterans Memorial Arena KEB MO Jan. 31, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE CIVIL WARS Feb. 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall RICHARD THOMPSON ELECTRIC TRIO Feb. 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Feb. 2, The Florida Theatre KELLY CLARKSON, MATT NATHANSON Feb. 2, T-U Center’s Moran Theater AARON LEWIS Feb. 3, Mavericks QUINTRON & MISS PUSSYCAT Feb. 7, Nobby’s WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY Feb. 8, The Florida Theatre KING KHAN & THE SHRINES, NATURAL CHILD Feb. 8, CafÊ Eleven SPONGE Feb., Brewster’s Pit DIPLO, SLEIGH BELLS Feb. 9, Freebird Live THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS, JONATHAN COULTON Feb. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall RASCAL FLATTS Feb. 9, Veterans Memorial Arena THE AHN TRIO Feb. 10, The Florida Theatre THE AVETT BROTHERS Feb. 11, The Florida Theatre THE ROBERT CRAY BAND Feb. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE TOGAS (TY SEGALL, SHANNON SHAW, LANCE WILLIE, PHILIP SAMBOL) Feb. 15, CafÊ Eleven AN EVENING TO HONOR & BENEFIT THE ST. JOHNS RIVERKEEPER with BILLY JOE SHAVER, VAN DYKE PARKS Feb. 16, The Florida Theatre PATRIZIO BUANNE Feb. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PASSAFIRE Feb. 17, Freebird Live GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE, GALEN KIPAR Feb. 17, Mojo Kitchen TAPROOT Feb. 18, Brewster’s Pit BRANDI CARLILE Feb. 18, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ATTACK ATTACK! Feb. 18, Freebird Live SHEMEKIA COPELAND, TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC Feb. 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND Feb. 19, Freebird Live RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND Feb. 20, CafÊ Eleven THE SAW DOCTORS Feb. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS Feb. 22, CafÊ Eleven LYNCH MOB Feb. 24, Brewster’s Pit PABLO CRUISE Feb. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

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• CLUBS • AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

BEECH STREET GRILL, 801 Beech, 277-3662 John Springer on Fri. & Sat., every other Thur. Barry Randolph every Sun. CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard at 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., at 5 p.m. every Sun.

Free jazz punks The Dead Kenny G’s perform with Lucky Costello and Lindsey Leepe on Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville.

The Seattle-based trio is known for a refreshingly aggressive take on the jazz trio format while tackling such musical chestnuts as Black Sabbath’s eponymously titled tune. Tickets are $10. 398-7496.

DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Live music every weekend GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll at 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band at 8:30 p.m. every Thur., Fri. & Sat. THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELD’S, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 BSP Unplugged every Tue. & Sun. Wes Cobb every Wed. DJ Heavy Hess, Hupp & Rob every Thur. Live music

every Fri. & Sat. DJ Miguel Alvarez in Sheffield’s every Fri. DJ Heavy Hess every Sat. Cason every Mon. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross from 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Cason at 2 p.m. at the tiki bar every Sat. & Sun. THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Live music Tue.-Sun. DJ Roc at 5 p.m. every Wed.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

AJ’S BAR & GRILLE, 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060

DJ Sheryl every Thur., Fri. & Sat. DJ Mike every Tue. & Wed. Karaoke every Thur.

MEEHAN’S TAVERN, 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5, 551-7076 Karaoke every Wed. Live music every Fri. Open mic every Wed. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. PLUSH, RAIN, LAVA, 845 University Blvd. N., 745-1845 DJ Massive spins top 40 in Rain every Wed., DJs spin Latin every Fri. STARBUCKS, 9301 Atlantic Blvd., 724-4554 Open mic with Starbucks Trio from 8-11 p.m. every other Fri. TONINO’S TRATTORIA, 7001 Merrill Rd., 743-3848 Alaina Colding every Thur. W. Harvey Williams at 6 p.m. every Fri. Signature String Quartet every Sat. VIP LOUNGE, 7707 Arlington Expressway, 619-8198 Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Wed. & Fri. Reggae every Thur. Old school jams every Sat. A DJ spins every Sun.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Duet every Wed. Goliath Flores and Sam Rodriguez every Thur. Bush Doctors every 1st Fri. & Sat. Live jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJs SuZi-Rok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke w/ Dave Thrash every Wed. DJ 151 spins hip hop, R&B, old-school every Thur. DJ Catharsis spins lounge beats every 1st & 4th Sat. Patrick Evan & CoAlition for Industry Sun. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Shawn Lightfoot & The Brigade at 10 p.m. on Jan. 13 TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

THE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Roy Luis spins new & vintage original house at 9 p.m. every Thur.

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GATOR’S DOCKSIDE, 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500 Comfort Zone Band at 9 p.m. every Fri. MY PLACE BAR-N-GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri. TONY D’S NEW YORK PIZZA & RESTAURANT, 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 322-7051 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri.

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)

BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings island music every Fri.-Sun. BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Kurt Lanham at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 12, at noon on Jan. 15. Live music at 6 p.m. on Jan. 13 and at 5 p.m. on Jan. 14 BLUES ROCK CAFE, 831 N. First St., 249-0007 Live music every weekend BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every Thur. Charlie Walker every Sun. COPPER TOP, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-4776 Karaoke with Billy McMahan, 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Open mic every Wed. CRAB CAKE FACTORY, 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza, 247-9880 Live jazz with Pierre & Co. every Wed. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Larry Mangum at 7 p.m., Karaoke with Hal at 10 p.m. on Jan. 13. Permission Band on Jan. 14. Michael Funge on Jan. 15. Indigo Blue on Jan. 17 DICK’S WINGS, 311 N. Third St., Ste. 107, 853-5004 Big Jeff at 8 p.m. every Thur. Live music at 9 p.m. every Sat. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music every Thur.

EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Billy Bowers from 5-8 p.m. on Jan. 15 FIONN MACCOOL’S, 333 N. First St., 242-9499 Live music every Thur.-Sat. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach,

246-4293 Nate Holley every Mon. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. King Eddie reggae every Sun. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Devour the Dead, Do Not Resuscitate, Artilect and The Magistrate at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13. Does It Matter and Waylay at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14. Anberlin and States on Jan. 16 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Jimmy Solari on Jan. 11. Mark O’Quinn on Jan. 12. Brady Reich on Jan. 13. Aaron Sheeks on Jan. 14. Live music every weekend LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Jazz at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Nate Holley Band every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Wits End every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Live music at 3 p.m. every Sun. Open mic at 5 p.m. every Wed. DJ Jason hosts Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Bread & Butter on Jan. 11. Wits End on Jan. 12.

Cope on Jan. 13. Live music every Wed.-Sat. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Tab Benoit on Jan. 14. Fred Eaglesmith on Jan. 19 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb at 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams spins dance & for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar spins dance music at 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Live music nightly NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music every Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Live music every weekend THE PIER RESTAURANT, 445 Eighth Ave. N., 246-6454 Darren Corlew and Johnny Flood at 7 p.m. every Thur. DJ Infader every Fri. Nate Holley every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Billy Bowers on Jan. 11. The Splinters on Jan. 12.

Boogie Freaks on Jan. 13 & 14. Domenic on Jan. 15 RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Tony & Jason on Jan. 11. Chuck Nash on Jan. 12. Blistur on Jan. 13 & 14. Grandpa’s Cough Medicine on Jan. 15. Open mic every Tue. Live music every Tue.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN

BURRO BAR, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 AC Deathstrike, Critter and Laura Balke on Jan. 10. DJ Tin Man spins reggae & dub every Tue. DJ SuZi-Rok spins a variety every Thur. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun. CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Live music every Tue. & Thur. Smooth Jazz Lunch at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m. every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri. CLUB TSI, 333 E. Bay St. Live music every weekend DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Live music every weekend DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones spins every Wed. DJ Scandalous spins every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. THE IVY ULTRA BAR, 113 E. Bay St., 356-9200 DJs 151 The Experience & C-Lo spin every Rush Hour Wed. DJ E.L. spins top 40, South Beach & dance classics every Pure Sat. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Vinn spins top 40 for ladies nite every Thur. Ritmo y Sabor every Fiesta Fri. BayStreet mega party with DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Gloriana at 6 p.m. on Jan. 14. Rebelution, The Grouch and Pep Love on Jan. 20. Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. Saddle Up every Sat. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night from 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. THE PEARL, 1101 N. Main St., 791-4499 DJs Tom P. & Ian S. spin ’80s & indie dance every Fri. DJ Ricky spins indie rock, hip hop & electro every Sat. POPPY LOVE SMOKE, 112 E. Adams St., 354-1988 DJs Al Pete & Gene Dot spin for The Glossary at 10 p.m. every Sat. ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Megan Diamond on Jan. 13. Seven Street Band on Jan. 14. Open mic every Tue. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

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MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins for ladies’ nite every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 406 Old Hard Rd., Ste. 106, 213-7779 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Karaoke on Jan. 11. DJ BG on Jan. 12. Tony Neal at 5 p.m., Spanky at 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 13. Alphonzo Horne at 5 p.m., Spanky at 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 14. DJ BG every Mon.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Marion Crane CD release party with Karl, None Like Us and Guilty Conscience on Jan. 13. Rocco Marshall benefit concert with Rogue Patriot, Bleeding in Stereo, Dillinger and Heated State of Aggression at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14. Gideon on Jan. 17 BREWSTER’S PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Open mic every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Randal & live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. A DJ spins every Mon. BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Sat. and Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Five By Seven at 9 p.m. on Jan. 13 & 14. DJ Jack spins for Karaoke dance party every Tue. & Sun. DJ Two3 spins for ladies nite every Wed. DJ Two4 spins every Thur.

JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Live music every Fri.

JULINGTON CREEK, NW ST. JOHNS

HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE, 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 683-1964 Live music at 7:30 p.m. every Fri. SHANNON’S IRISH PUB, 111 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-9670 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

MANDARIN

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with John O’Connor from 7-10 p.m. every Wed. Cafe Groove Duo, Jay Terry & John O’Connor, from 8-11 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat. RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing, 262-4030 Craig Hand every Sat. Karaoke at 7 p.m. every Sun. SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri. SUNBURST STUDIOS, 12641 San Jose Blvd., 485-0946 Tribute to Frank Sinatra at 8 p.m. on Jan. 21. Open mic with My Friendz Band at 8:30 p.m. every Mon. Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. with DJ Tom Turner every Tue. TREE STEAKHOUSE, 11362 San Jose Blvd., 262-0006 Boril Ivanov Trio at 7 p.m. every Thur. David Gum at 7 p.m. every Fri.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. CRACKERS LOUNGE, 1282 Blanding Blvd., 272-4620 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PARK AVENUE BILLIARDS, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Random Act from 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Mon. Bike Nite THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Live music every Thur.-Sat. DJ Waldo every Tue. DJ Papa Sugar every Wed. DJ Juicebox every Mon.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Local talent nite every Wed. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Thur. Garage Band at 8 p.m. every Fri. Jam & open mic at 4 p.m. every Biker Sunday.

PONTE VEDRA

LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly from 6-10 p.m. every Mon. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Braxton Adamson at 6 p.m. on Jan. 12. Neil Freestone at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13. Danny Kent at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14. Live music every Thur.-Sun. URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 High Tides of Jazz

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Charlie Walker on Jan. 12. Nate Holley on Jan. 13.

Live music every Sat. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Parkway N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music at 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 DJ Graham Funke on Jan. 13. Outasight on Jan. 19. Live music from 9 p.m.mid. every Thur. and 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Mon.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

Bone Appétit! Northeast Florida death metal masters Devour the Dead (pictured) perform with Do Not Resuscitate, Artilect and The Magistrate on Jan. 13 (Friday the 13th!) at 8 p.m. at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8. 246-2473. at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 12. Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker at 6 p.m. every Wed.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

FLA RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, 243 S. Edgewood Ave. DJ DreOne spins every Wed. for open mic nite HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron at 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie at every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic at 8 p.m. every Wed. KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. LOMAX LODGE, 822 Lomax St., 634-8813 DJ Dots every Tue. Milan da Tin Man every Wed. DJ Christian every Sat. DJ Spencer every Sun. DJ Luminous every Mon. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Strengthen What Remains, A Hope for Tomorrow, I Drive a Station Wagon, Von Wolfe and Walking Amongst Men at 7 p.m. on Jan. 11. A Call for Kylie, Like the Stars, Young Bloods and Think Happy Thoughts at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 13.

Samuel Sanders, SONS, Sosaveme and Spangler at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 PIZZA PALACE, 920 Margaret St., 598-1212 Jennifer Chase at 6:30 p.m. every Fri. YESTERDAYS SOCIAL CLUB, 3638 Park St., 387-0502 Rotating DJs spin for Pro Bono electronic music party from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sun.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Billy Buchanan on Jan. 12. The Committee on Jan. 13 & 14 AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Fermin Spanish guitar from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Folkin’ Up the ’80s on Jan. 13. Chelsea Saddler at 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 14.

Open mic on Jan. 17. St. Augustine Songwriters’ Association on Jan. 18 THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on Jan. 13. Songwriters open mic night with TJ Ward every Mon. CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Tycho on Jan. 23 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 MidLife Crisis at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13. Kenny & Tony at 2 p.m., Chillula at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14. Vinny Jacobs from 2-5 p.m. on Jan. 15 CHICAGO PIZZA & BAKERY, 107 Natures Walk Pkwy., Ste. 101, 230-9700 Greg Flowers hosts open-mic and jazz piano from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Fri. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. FLORIDA CRACKER CAFE, 81 St. George St., 829-0397 Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. THE GROOVE CAFE, 134 SeaGrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 547-2740 Clayton Bush from 7-9 p.m. on Jan. 12. Parkstreet from 7-10:30 p.m. on Jan. 13.

Penguin Teeth at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14

HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers from 6-10 p.m. on Jan. 12 & 18 JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery at 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB, 6460 U.S. 1, 823-9787 Mike Sweet from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

KOZMIC BLUZ PIZZA CAFE & ALE, 48 Spanish St., 825-4805 Live music every Fri., Sat. & Sun. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam nite with house band at 8 p.m. every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler noon-4 p.m. every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth at noon every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Don David Trio on Jan. 13 & 14. John Winters on Jan. 15. Vinny Jacobs every Tue. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Colton McKenna at 9 p.m. every Thur. Will Pearsall at 9 p.m. every Mon. THE REEF, 4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008 Richard Kuncicky from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Sun. SANGRIAS WINE AND TAPAS PIANO BAR, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Live music every Thurs.-Sun. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lil Blaze & DJ Alex hosts Karaoke every Mon. SIRENS, 113 Anastasia Blvd., 460-2641 DJ Rob every Indie Monday SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE, 21 Hypolita St., 819-5637 Live music every Fri.-Sun. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger from 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Live music at 9 p.m. on Jan. 13 & 14. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth at 1 p.m., Mark Hart at 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin at 1 p.m., Wade at 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas at 9 p.m.

Sun.-Thur.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music every Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music from 2-7 p.m. every Sun. THE GRAPE, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-7111 Live music every Fri. & Sat. John Earle every Mon. DJ Mikeology every Thur.

JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally from 7-9 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. every Sat. with Gimme the Mike DJs ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Clayton Bush on Jan. 11. Domenic Patruno on Jan. 12. Tim O’Shea on Jan. 13. Matt Collins on Jan. 14. Live music every weekend

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Annie Sellick’s Music and Joshua Bowlus Trio on Jan. 10. Dana & Susan Robinson on Jan. 12. Jazz every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band from 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. DJ Omar spins dance every Fri. DJs Harry, Rico & Nestor spin salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 The Blackhands, Fonder Hearts and Milo on Jan. 14. Givers and Young Man on Jan. 15. The Dead Kenny G’s, Lucky Costello and Lindsey Leepe on Jan. 17 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger at 7 p.m. every Thur.

PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Miley on Meth on Jan. 13. Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula at 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom at 10:30 p.m. every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin indie dance & electro at 9 p.m. every Wed. DJs Anonymous and Mickey Shadow every Sat.

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live music from 8-11 p.m. every Tue., Wed. & Thur. Piano Bar with Will Hurley from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., a DJ spins till close every Fri. BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic from 7-11 p.m. with Chris Hall every Tue. & every first Sun. Live music at 8 p.m. every Fri., at 6 p.m. every Sat. & at 5 p.m. every Sun. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall at 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Rocco Marshall benefit concert with Larry Mangum, Jamie DeFrates, Steve Shanholtzer, Steve Wheeler and Billy Barrens at 8 p.m. on Jan. 11. Jack Williams at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Sweet Low Down at 8 p.m., VJ Shotgun at 10 p.m. on Jan. 13. Sugarbear at 8 p.m., VJ Josh Franzetta at 10 p.m. on Jan. 14. DJ June Bug at 9 p.m. on Jan. 15. Rockinaroake at 7 p.m., DJ Mikee at 10 p.m. every Thur.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BLUE DINER CAFE, 5868 Norwood Ave., 766-7774 Jazz from 7-9 p.m. every first Thur.

BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., Ste. 7, Oceanway, 647-7798 Live music on Jan. 13. Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. with DJ Dave. Open mic every Wed. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. RIVERCITY ISLAND GRILL & CHILL, 13141 City Station Drive, 696-0802 Live music every weekend SKYLINE SPORTSBAR & LOUNGE, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Jacob Creel at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14. Goliath Flores at 1 p.m. on Jan. 15. Open mic nite with Al Poindexter at 7 p.m. every Thur.

3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic at 8 p.m. every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music at 8 p.m. every Sat. To get your band listed here, send all the vitals — band name, time, date, location of venue, with street address, city, admission price and contact number — to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com.

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Shapes of Things

Sculptor Jim Benedict rearranges the narrative of reality, one form at a time JIM BENEDICT and CHRISTINA FOARD EXHIBIT THE OBJECT PARAPHRASED Opening reception Thursday, Jan. 12 from 5-7 p.m.

Gallery talk Thursday, Jan. 26 at noon, Alexander Brest Museum & Gallery, Phillips Fine Arts Building, Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N. 256-7371

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“The [piece] was designed to bring meaning and understanding back into the ubiquitous yellow ribbon symbols,” says Benedict of the politically charged piece. “Paying 99 cents for a car magnet is an empty gesture compared to the realities of war.” Benedict doesn’t limit his exploration of realities to the morbid or even serious. The motivation behind his ’05 work, “Forks, Cheese, Hangers,” was as direct as its title. “I wanted to combine the industrial feeling of galvanized steel with a playful collection of objects,” Benedict explains. “This series was designed to be a vehicle that traversed the winding main street that connected the industrial and cultural elements of the Iowa town I was living in at the time of its creation.”

Benedict’s combination of humor and steel didn’t go unappreciated. Peter Schjeldahl, head art critic for The New Yorker, chose “Forks, Cheese, Hangers” to be one of six works in the international public sculpture exhibition featured at Chicago’s Navy Pier Walk.

While Benedict’s work touches on the grandiose in the greatest sense, his development as an artist began with the humblest of origins.

Being raised in the ’80s in an Iowa town of 500 left Benedict with what he describes as “limiting factors.” Yet that same isolated environment, coupled with highly supportive parents and an equally expansive imagination, never hindered Benedict’s creative pursuits. “I am from the last generation to grow up before instant communication and the Internet,” Benedict concedes, but while he might have been separate from what he calls the “cultural advantages” of urban centers and larger schools, his rural upbringing provided a key factor to the life of a burgeoning artist: a barn full of tools.

“As a child, I was either making something or destroying something,” the artist jokes.

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Some New Kind of Kick: Sculptor Jim Benedict’s “Boot” (oxidized steel and stainless steel, 8' tall x 6' long x 2'6" wide) is featured in the show “The Object Paraphrased.”

Benedict eventually received his BFA in sculpture from University of Northern Iowa, citing instructors Tom Stancliffe and Marc Molton for helping him “conceptualize the pursuit of sculpture.” Benedict thrived in the realm of fine arts academia, absorbing his

their own personal meaning.

“Translation is inevitable,” says Benedict.

“Therefore, each one of my pieces will become a paraphrased object and never an exact quote.”

Wanting to keep the exhibition fresh, Benedict and Foard won’t decide on a specific number

While Jim Benedict missed what he calls the “cultural advantages” of urban centers and larger schools, his rural life provided a key factor to the life of a burgeoning artist: a barn full of tools. education as he shaped the information into malleable forms. “If there ever was an aha! moment,” Benedict explains, “it was that, in order for something to be interesting to me, it needed to be challenging as well.” Accepting the challenges of his discipline, Benedict went on to earn an MFA in 3D studio art at University of Arizona. Currently an assistant professor of sculpture at Jacksonville University, Benedict has joined forces with Christina Foard for their latest show, “The Object Paraphrased.” The title refers to Benedict’s acknowledgment that, while the artist might create a piece with a certain meaning in mind, the person who views the same piece is bound to translate the work into

of pieces until the show opens. “Part of the creative process for this show was to refrain from making editing decisions in advance,” with the only existing restrictions of criteria being that of actual space. Jim Benedict is quick to praise the paintings of co-exhibitor Christina Foard. “She paraphrases reality into a language that she has developed through color and texture,” he says, seeing their contrasting approaches as being ultimately complimentary for this joint show, which runs through Feb. 15. “Her abstraction of reality compliments my refraction of reality.”

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PERFORMANCE EMERALD GALA ANNIVERSARY The Limelight Theatre celebrates its anniversary, offering “Twenty Songs from Twenty Seasons,” with live performances from the theater’s best musicals from the past 20 years, at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Flagler College Auditorium, 74 King St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $40. 825-1164.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MARK TWAIN The Limelight Theatre and Raintree Restaurant present Robert Gill as celebrated author Mark Twain in this one-man show and dinner theater experience at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 at 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $39.95. The show is also staged at 6 p.m. on Jan. 20 and 27. 824-7211.

LET’S MURDER MARSHA Orange Park Community Theatre stages Monk Ferris’ dark comedy about a botched homicide plot at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13 and 14 and at 3 p.m. on Jan. 15 at 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park. The show runs through Feb. 4. Tickets are $15.

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NUNSENSE The smash off-Broadway musical comedy, about nuns who put on a variety show, is staged at 8 p.m. on Jan. 10-14 and 17, at 1:15 p.m. on Jan. 14 and at 2 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. The show runs through Feb. 5. Tickets range from $42-$49. 641-1212.

THE WILDEST Players by the Sea presents this Vegas-style cabaret show at 8 p.m. on Jan. 12, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. on Jan. 15 at 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. The show runs through Jan. 21, with performances at 8 p.m. Thur.-Sat. and at 2 p.m. on Sun. Tickets are $25. 249-0289.

WICKED The Broadway sensation, a humorous revisionist take on “The Wizard of Oz,” is staged at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, 11, 12 and 17, at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13 and 14, at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15, at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 and at 2 p.m. on Jan. 14 at TimesUnion Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. It continues with evening and matinee performances through Jan. 22. Tickets range from $61-$138.

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CALLS & WORKSHOPS AUDITIONS FOR “ARSENIC AND OLD LACE” Orange Park Community Theatre holds auditions for Joseph Ketterling’s classic comedy at 2 p.m. on Jan. 14 and at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15 at 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park. Auditions are a cold reading from the script. Available roles include three women (ages 20s-late 60s) and 11 men (ages 20s-70s). The show is staged from March 16-April 7. 276-2599.

WOODCUTS LECTURE Jan Bialka discusses “The Influence of Japanese Woodcuts on the Impressionists” at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach.

Adventures in Art and the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens presents this lecture in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition of Japanese woodcuts and the forthcoming exhibit of Impressionist art. 827-6950.

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Fee for a 6x6 space is $45. Early fee for a 10x10 is $60; fee after Feb. 29 is $70. A non-profit 10x10 space is $35. Fees can be mailed to Art & About c/o Art Guild of Orange Park, P.O. Box 2554, Orange Park, FL 32067. 215-8329. promise of benefit ABET DRAMA WORKSHOPS Aine Healy-Richardson teaches theatrical classes for children (grades 1-2) every Sat. from 9:15-10:45 a.m. from Jan. 14-March 17. Fee for the 10-week session is $200. Kids in grades 3-7 are taught every Fri. from 4-5:30 p.m. from Jan. 13-April 12 and every Sat. from 11 a.m.-noon from Jan. 14-April 14. Fee for the 14-week session is $250. All classes are taught at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 509-1472, 249-7177. abettheatre.com PAINT BOB ROSS STYLE Let’s Paint offers weekly classes featuring certified instructors teaching the Bob Ross wet-on-wet paint technique at AC Moore, 9515 Crosshill Blvd., Jacksonville and at Build a Dream, Fleming Island Plantation, 2245 Plantation Center Drive, Fleming Island. Class fees vary. 777-6490, 375-1544.

NORTH FLORIDA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC This school invites musicians of all skill levels and any instrument to join the community orchestra every Mon. at 6:30 p.m. and concert band every Tue. at 6:30 p.m. at 11363 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. 374-8639.

CALL TO ARTISTS Jacksonville Fine Arts Festival seeks original poster artwork for its festival held in Avondale’s Boone Park on March 24 and 25.

The winning submission gets a free 10x10 exhibitor’s space.

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CHEERLEADING AND DANCE AUDITION WORKSHOPS Former NFL cheerleaders teach the fundamentals in choreography, interview skills, attire and the audition process from 12:30-3:30 p.m. every other Sat. 476-3721. procheerleadersalumni.com ACTING LESSONS Joanna C. Horton offers eight-week acting classes for teens and adults in techniques ranging from introductory to advanced, starting Jan. 29 at The Performer’s Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Class fees start at $125. 814-3726, 322-7672.

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CLASSICAL & JAZZ ANNIE SELLICK with THE JOSHUA BOWLUS TRIO Vocalist Sellick performs with pianist Bowlus’ combo at 8 p.m. on Jan. 10 at European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 399-1740.

BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is joined by vocalist Ashley Brown in a concert featuring songs from “Jersey Boys,” “Star Wars” and other pop favorites at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $16-$70. The concert is also featured at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14. 354-5547.

CONCERT AT UNITARIAN Soprano Gabrielle Williams and pianist Rick Alessi perform

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AMERICA’S DREAM CHAMBER ARTISTS The EMMA Concert Series presents this acclaimed ensemble at 8 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Flagler College’s Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25. 797-2800.

BAROQUE TO MODERN Counter-tenor Hector Gonzalez performs works by Strauss, Handel, Gounod and others in a concert held at 5 p.m. on Jan. 15 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2961 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. A wine and cheese reception follows. Bring a non-perishable food item for Arlington Community Services.

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“LIFT EV’RY VOICE AND SING” A chorus featuring the combined voices of seven local children’s and adult choirs are joined by emcees Dawn Lopez and Al Letson in this concert honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the TimesUnion Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $16 and $25.

Proceeds benefit the programs of the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus. 353-1636.

RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS HONOR DR. KING The acclaimed ensemble performs a concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 7 p.m. on Jan. 16 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4171 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville.

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UNF PIANO RECITAL Pianist Erin K. Bennett performs at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878.

JIM AND SYLVIA GUITAR DUO This guitar duo plays standards and originals at 8 p.m. on Jan. 17 at European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 399-1740.

JAZZ ON THE SOUTHSIDE The Jazzland Café features live music every Thur. from 6-9 p.m. and every Sat. at 8 p.m. at 1324 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. 249-1009.

JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Callender and guitarist Taylor Roberts play at 7 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., Jacksonville. 388-9551.

JAZZ AT TREE STEAKHOUSE Boril Ivanov Trio plays at 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum plays at 7 p.m. every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. 262-0006.

JAZZ AT GENNARO’S Gennaro’s Ristorante Italiano features live jazz at 7:30 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at 5472 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach. 491-1999.

JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie features live jazz nightly at 7 p.m. at 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502.

ART WALKS & FESTIVALS SECOND SATURDAY ARTRAGEOUS ART WALK The galleries of downtown Fernandina Beach are open from 5:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 14 during this self-guided tour.

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DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts & crafts and local produce are offered every Fri. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive.

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MUSEUMS AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. Filmmaker Kristy Andersen is featured in a discussion and screening of her documentary “Zora Neale Hurston – Jump at the Sun,” at 6 p.m. on Jan. 13. The exhibit “The Civil War in Florida” is currently on display.

CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. Photographer Mark Ruwendel and Flagler assistant professor of art Chris Balaschak are featured in a discussion at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12.

The opening reception for Ruwendel’s exhibit “Shelter” is held from 5-9 p.m. on Jan. 13. The show is on display through Feb. 24.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. “Beyond Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblock Prints and their influence on Western Art” is on display through Aug. 9.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. Annmarie Benavidez’ “Prophetic Art” is on display through Feb. 25. The permanent collection includes a variety of rare manuscripts. Open Tue.Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. First Coast Portfolio: The Works of Jacksonville Area Educators and the annual UNF Art & Design Faculty Exhibition are both on display through Jan. 22. Project Atrium features sculptor Gustavo Godoy’s installation “Empty Altar/Empty Throne” through March 11. mocajacksonville.org RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555. “American Idol” favorite Ruben Studdard performs at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13.

Tickets are $22.50. An exhibit celebrating local AfricanAmerican athletes and sports figures, “More Than a Game: African-American Sports in Jacksonville, 1900-1975,” is currently on display. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun. ST. AUGUSTINE PIRATE & TREASURE MUSEUM 12 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, (877) 467-5863. This museum houses one of the largest collections of authentic

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Celebrity emcees Dawn Lopez and Al Letson (pictured) present the combined voices from seven adult and children’s choirs for the concert “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $16 and $25. Proceeds benefit the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus. 353-1636.

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GALLERIES ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY Jacksonville University, 2800 N. University Blvd., Jacksonville, 256-7371. The opening reception for Jim Benedict’s and Christina Foard’s exhibit, “The Object Paraphrased,” is held from 5-7 p.m. on Jan. 12. The exhibit is displayed through Feb. 15. A discussion with the artists is featured at noon on Jan. 26.

THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. The color-themed “Blue” show is on display from Jan. 19 through Feb. AVONDALE ARTWORKS 3568 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 384-8797. The show “Creative Compulsion!” featuring works by members of The Art Guild of Orange Park is on display through Jan. AVONLEA ANTIQUE MALL 8101 Philips Hwy., Jacksonville, 636-8785. The Florida Highwaymen artists Mary Ann Carroll, Willie Reagan and Curtis Arnett are featured at a meet-and-greet and book signing from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Jan. 14.

BEE GALLERY & DESIGN STUDIO The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 108, 419-8016. Thomas J. Vercher is the featured artist for Jan. BETHEL GALLERY Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church, 4510 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra, 285-7241. Recent works by Romeo Cesaria are featured from Jan. 13-March 30.

C GALLERY Daryl Bunn Studios, 643 Edison Ave., Jacksonville, 525-3368.

The exhibit, “A Woman’s World,” featuring works by Megan Cosby, Christina Foard, Louise Freshman Brown, Sara Pedigo and Amy Vigilante, runs through Jan. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. Mermaid Magic runs from Jan. 18-Feb. 20.

FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Jacksonville, 535-7252. The exhibit “Geoff Mitchell: Entries of a Diary Thief” is displayed through Jan. GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 398-3161.

Gunnel Humphreys, Troy Eittreim and Gerry Charm are the featured artists through Feb. HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, 741-3546.

Recent works by sculptor Joe Segal and photographer Rick Wagner are on display from Jan. 13-March 8.

HIGH TIDE GALLERY 51 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 829-6831. Kathy Frosio, Ken Jensen, Kyle Hunter Goodwin and Barbara Green are featured through Jan. PLUM GALLERY 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069. Sydney McKenna, Sara Pedigo, M.H. Myers, Karen Sheridan and Susanna RichterHelman are featured through Jan. ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 471-9980. The exhibit “It’s Not Just Black and White: The Black and White Show,” featuring recent works by Leslie Robison and Laura Mongiovi, is on display through Feb. 16.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 438-4358. David Montgomery is the featured guest artist for Jan. SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY Screen Arts, 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838. Derek Hess’ exhibit “Half the time it could seem funny … the other half is just too sad” is displayed through Jan. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The juried Figure & Portrait Show is featured through Jan. 29.

BEACHES FINE ARTS SERIES Mixed media paintings by Francesca Tabor-Miolla are on display through Feb. 26 at St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church,416 12 Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach, 270-1771.

STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 292-9303. Artists Doug Eng, Joyce Gabiou, Robert Leedy, Terese Muller, Mary St. Germain, Tony Wood and Bill Yates are featured through Jan. VANDROFF ART GALLERY Jewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 730-2100. The photography of Barbara Jerrold is displayed through Jan. 25.

For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To list your event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email dbrown@ folioweekly.com. Events are included on a space-available basis.

Happy New Year! The Vietnamese Association of Jacksonville celebrates Tet — the Vietnamese New Year’s festival — with traditional cuisine, singing, martial arts, skits and a kids play area. The Tet Festival is held from 10 a.m.7 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairgrounds Place, downtown. Admission is $5; free for kids younger than 5. A concert and dance are held from 8-11 p.m.; tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. wix.com/ vietnamesenewyears/2012

EVENTS

ANNUAL MLK BREAKFAST The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are celebrated at the 25th annual MLK Breakfast held at 7 a.m. on Jan. 13 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville. Dr. Bernice A. King, Dr. King’s youngest daughter, is the featured speaker. Tickets are $30. 630-3690. jaxmlkbreakfast.com EVENINGS AT WHITNEY The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience continues its lecture series at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 with Dr. Hendrik Leusch, who discusses “Medicines from the Sea” at Whitney Lab Center, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., Marineland. The series continues once a month through May. 461-4000. whitney.ufl.edu LIVING HISTORY Florida Living History and First Light Maritime Society present “The Maritime World of Juan Ponce de León” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Jan. 14 at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine. The daily lives of mariners in the First Fleet are explored. Florida map expert Peter Cowdrey, educator-in-residence at Museum of Florida History, discusses 16th-century maps and demonstrates navigation tools. Admission is free. 829-0745, 877-352-4478. floridalivinghistory.org GREAT WOMEN OF FLORIDA The Amelia Island Museum of History celebrates the Year of the Woman with filmmaker Kristy Andersen at 6 p.m. on Jan. 13 at 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach. Andersen discusses and screens her documentary of author Zora Neale Hurston.

Admission is free. 261-7378. ameliamuseum.org MLK CANDLELIGHT VIGIL Occupy Jacksonville holds a free celebration of Martin Luther King’s birthday with a candlelight vigil at 5 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Hemming Plaza, across from City hall, 117 W. Duval St., downtown Jacksonville. comeoccupyjax.org TET FESTIVAL The Vietnamese Association of Jacksonville presents its Tet Festival from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairgrounds Place, downtown. Coinciding with the Vietnamese New Year, the theme is “Vietnam — 3 Regions (North, Central, South)” featuring the tastes, sounds and sights of the Vietnamese culture. Traditional cuisine includes Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), Banh Cuon (steamed crepes) and Banh Mi (a popular Vietnamese sandwich). The event also features martial arts displays, skits, Karaoke and a kids play area. Tickets are $5; admission is free for kids younger than 5. A concert and dance are held from 8-11 p.m.; tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. wix.com/ vietnamesenewyears/2012 MLK DAY PARADE “The Dream, the Vision and the Unity” is the theme for the 2012 Fernandina Beach Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 in downtown Fernandina Beach. The parade processional will line up beginning at noon at the city ball park on the corner of Ash and Eleventh streets.

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MLK DAY AT MOSH To commemorate the Civil Rights leadership and legacy of Dr. King, Players by the Sea performers portray Dr. King and Rosa Parks at noon and 1 p.m. on Jan. 16 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. 396-7062. themosh.org FLAGLER FORUM The Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy Series continues with Bloomberg News political editor Michael Tackett at 7 p.m. on Jan. 17 at Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Admission is free.

819-6400. flagler.edu FLAGLER COLLEGE TOURS Historical tours of Flagler College’s Ponce de Leon Hotel are conducted at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily, departing from 74 King St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for St. Augustine residents with a valid ID, and $1 for kids younger than 12. 823-3378.

COSMIC CONCERTS Laser Magicat at 5 p.m., Laseropolis at 6 p.m., Laser Hypnotica at 7 p.m. and Laser X at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org FLORIDA WWII EXHIBIT “Victory Begins at Home: Florida During World War II” shows Floridians in service, military recruitment and training, the German U-boat threat and rationing, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, through July 8.

396-7062. themosh.org LINCOLNVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET The weekly market, held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sun. at 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, offers local and organic produce, baked goods, coffees, cheeses, prepared foods, crafts and jewelry at the south end of Lincolnville in Eddie Vickers Park. There’s a community garden, too. lincolnvillefarmersmarket.com MATERIALS SCIENCE EXHIBIT The hands-on exhibit, “Strange Matter,” is presented through May 13 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. A blend of physics, chemistry and engineering, “materials science” is the field of research that studies how things are put together, how they could improved, or how they can change to create new materials. From metals to crystals to magnets to glass, “Strange Matter” digs into the science behind everyday materials. 396-6674. themosh.org

POLITICS, BUSINESS & ACTIVISM

RACE RELATIONS PROGRESS REPORT The Jacksonville Community Council Inc. releases its 2011 Race Relations Progress Report from 10-11 a.m. on Jan. 12 at JCCI Conference Room, 2434 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville. jcci.org ETHICS COMMISSION VACANCY The Jacksonville Ethics Commission is accepting applications for an open position on the Commission. Submit a resume, a statement of why

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SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB New Year’s predictions are featured at noon on Jan. 11 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is $20. For reservations, call 396-5559.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS The Women in Business Network gathers from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Jan. 11 at Deercreek Country Club, 7816 McLaurin Road N., Jacksonville. Pamela Mahan of Youthful Medical Spa is the featured speaker. 6311662. wibnetwork.org NAACP MEETING This group gathers at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 at 1725 Oakhurst Ave., Jacksonville. Changes to voters’ rights are discussed. 764-7578. jaxnaacp@comcast.net IMPACTJAX PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACTjax hosts “A New Year, A New You” Lunch & Learn at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 12 at Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, 3 Independent Drive, Jacksonville. myjaxchamber.com AIFBY CHAMBER AWARDS The Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner is held from 5:30-9 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island. Drawings for prizes are featured. Tickets are $75 for members, $100 for non-members. 261-3248..

CHAMBER BEFORE HOURS The Ponte Vedra Chamber of Commerce gets together at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 11 at Elizabeth’s Café, 1500 Sawgrass Village Drive, Ponte Vedra.

Admission is $7.50 for members, $10 for non-members.

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ARMA MEETING Association of Records Managers and Administrators meet at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 17 at St. Johns Town Center, 5197 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville. Kevin McClure discusses data accuracy. Admission is $25 for members, $30 for non-members. 274-3341.

LIBRARIES, BOOKS & WRITING GHOST HUNTING 101 Marley Gibson shares her research © 2011 FolioWeekly for the “Ghost Huntress” series at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at Anastasia Island Library, 124 SeaGrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. 209-3730.

ANNUAL LITERARY LUNCHEON Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library present Lu Vickers, author of “Cypress Gardens, America’s Tropical Wonderland: How Dick Pope Invented

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Florida,” which won the 2011 Bronze Medal for Florida NonFiction, from noon-2:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Racquet Park at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Heron Room, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island. Admission is $35 for members, $45 for non-members. 261-6161.

BOOK CLUB Anastasia Island Book Club gathers at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the library, 124 SeaGrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. The book is Rebecca Skloot’s “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” 209-3731.

EBOOK PUBLISHING WORKSHOP Sharon Y. Cobb offers the workshop “How to Publish Your E-Book” from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Jan. 14 at University of North Florida, University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville. Admission is $89. 6204200. learnjacksonville.com WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP This group gathers from 6-8:30 p.m. on the first Tue. of the month at Mandarin Library, 3330 Kori Road, Jacksonville. Admission is free. 428-4681. cdspublicity.com

COMEDY

JOHN HEFFRON Comedy Zone Allstars appear at 8 p.m. on Jan. 10 and 11. Comedian John Heffron appears at 8 p.m. on Jan. 12 and 13 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on Jan. 14 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville.

Tickets are $18 and $20. 292-4242.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Frankie Paul and Lee Hicks appear at 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 and 14 at 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $8 and $12. 461-8843.

LATITUDE 30 COMEDY Carmen Vallone appears at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13 and 14 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., Jacksonville. Tickets are $13. 365-5555.

UPCOMING

TIM CONWAY & FRIENDS Jan. 19, Thrasher-Horne Center THE SPENCERS: THEATRE OF ILLUSION Jan. 20, The Florida Theatre RON WHITE: MORAL COMPASS TOUR Jan. 26, T-U Center’s Moran Theater PILOT CLUB ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE Jan. 27-29, Jacksonville Fairgrounds ELVIS LIVES Jan. 28, T-U Center’s Moran Theater LE BALLETS TROCKADERO Jan. 31, T-U Center’s Moran Theater TYLER PERRY’S “THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS” Feb. 1, T-U Moran Theater FIRST COAST FASHION WEEK Feb. 2-4, Jacksonville MICHAEL FELDMAN’S WHAD’YA KNOW? Feb. 4, The Florida Theatre SECOND CITY TOURING COMPANY Feb. 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall FOLIO WEEKLY’S BITE CLUB Feb. 7, Taverna Yamas RV SUPERSHOW Feb. 9-12, Jax Equestrian Center JEFF DUNHAM CONTROLLED CHAOS Feb. 10, Veterans Memorial Arena CELTIC WOMAN: BELIEVE Feb. 15, T-U Moran Theater LACROSSE CLASSIC Feb. 19, EverBank Field HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS March 2, Veterans Arena AMELIA ISLAND GARDEN SHOW March 3 & 4, Central Park, Fernandina Beach ROYAL COMEDY TOUR March 9, Veterans Memorial Arena PRES. BILL CLINTON March 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP May 5-13, TPC Sawgrass

NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Ray of Sunshine: Lu Vickers, author of “Cypress Gardens, America’s Tropical Wonderland: How Dick Pope Invented Florida,” speaks at the annual Literary Luncheon, hosted by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. Vickers will sign copies of the book, which won the 2011 Bronze Medal for Florida NonFiction. The event is held noon-2:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Racquet Park at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Heron Room, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island.

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ANASTASIA ISLAND’S WADING BIRDS Monique Borboen, of the Audubon Society, discusses local wading birds at 2 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Anastasia Island Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. 209-3730.

UNF OSPREYS BASKETBALL The UNF women’s basketball team take on East Tennessee State University at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 at University of North Florida Arena, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Jacksonville. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for youth, seniors, military, UNF staff. UNF students are admitted free with Osprey 1Card.

620-2125. unf.edu

TALBOT ISLANDS’ SHARK TEETH A park ranger discusses the different types of shark teeth that can be found on the area’s beaches at 2 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Ribault Club, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road.

No reservations are necessary and the program is free. 2512320. floridastateparks.org JACKSONVILLE GIANTS The local ABA basketball team is up against the Savannah Storm at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets range from $8-$100. 355-6531, 630-3900. jacksonvillegiants.com JACKSONVILLE BULLIES LACROSSE Tickets are now available for the inaugural season of this new local North American Lacrosse League team — the first game (against the Kentucky Stickhorses) is at 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 at Veterans Memorial Arena. Individual game tickets start at $10. For ticket info, call 379-2655 or go to jaxbullies.com ALUMNI FOOTBALL Teams from Jackson, Episcopal, Esprit de Corps, First Coast, First Coast Christian, and other area schools are forming now. Games are scheduled for March and April, but spots and game dates fill up fast. Go to gridironalumni.com to register. (530) 410-6396.

ROWING The Jacksonville Rowing Club offers adult sweep classes in Jan.; eight sessions on Sat. and Sun. mornings. No experience or equipment is necessary. Adult memberships and youth programs are also available. 304-8500. jaxrow.org

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FREE SHREDDING EVENT Shredding is offered from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex, 3605 Phillips Highway, Jacksonville. Limit 50 boxes. 399-3223. shreddingsourcefl.com FREE HEALTH FAIR The health fair is held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Jan. 14 at 4855 Town Center parkway, Jacksonville.

Health screenings, massages are featured and health care experts are on hand. floridablue.com OYSTER ROAST BENEFIT The second annual Oyster Roast to benefit the Primary Care Center at Flagler Hospital is held from 1-4 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Boating Club of St. Augustine, 611 Boating Club Road. Oysters, Minorcan clam chowder, fish chowder, chili and sausage pilau are featured, along with beer, wine, tea and coffee. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for kids 12 and younger. 819-4690. flaglerhospital.org FREETHOUGHT SOCIETY The group gathers from 6:308:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. Karla Pierce, M.A., adjunct philosophy instructor, FSCJ, Jacksonville University, discusses “What Would Socrates Ask?” 419-8826. firstcoastfreethoughtsociety.org CALL FOR VENDORS Art & About, a fine art and music event to be held on April 14, 2012 at Orange Park Town Hall Park, seeks crafts and food vendors. To download vendor applications, go to www.artguildoforangepark.com. For details, email info@artguildoforangepark.com.

CLASSES & GROUPS

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING 101 The business workshop is held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at University of North Florida’s University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville. Course fee is $40. 620-2476. sbdc.unf.edu WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE The six-week community outreach program, featuring group support, a personal coach, meal plans and nutrition tips, starts at 6 p.m. on Jan. 16. To register and for location details, call 742-3160.

DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP The DBSA support group meets from 5:30-7 p.m. every Wed. at River Point Behavioral Health’s Outpatient Building, 6300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 343-6511 or 964-9743.

Q-GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS This free, open discussion is held at 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Jacksonville. alcoholicanonymous.org DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE This support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville. For more information, call 616-6264 or 294-5720.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem?

Maybe they can help. 358-6262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna. org, firstcoastna.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS (NIC-A) Want to quit smoking or using other forms of nicotine? Nic-A is free, and you don’t have to quit to attend the meetings, held at 6:30 p.m. every Tue. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Southside.

378-6849. nicotineanonymous.org NAR-A-NON This group meets at 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.

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AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE

(In Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.)

THE BEECH STREET GRILL Fine dining in a casual atmosphere. The menu includes fresh local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes created with a variety of ethnic influences.

Award-winning wine list. FB. L, Wed.-Fri.; D, nightly; Sun. brunch. 801 Beech St. 277-3662. $$$ BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks the Harbor Marina. The menu includes daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list. FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods. B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ 4750 At the Italian kitchen and wine bar, Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup, clam linguini, panatela bruschetta and fresh gelatos. Dine indoors or on the terrace. FB. B, L & D, daily. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials.

Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ EIGHT Contemporary sports lounge offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Fri. & Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island.

277-1100. $$ FERNANDELI F Classics with a Southern touch, like a onethird-pound devil dog, Reubens and pulled pork. Sandwiches and wraps built to order from fresh cold cuts, tuna, egg and turkey salads. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 17B S. Eighth St. 261-0008. $ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO F Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas. Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site.

CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5 S. Second St., 261-9400. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO Elegant island atmosphere. NY strip steak with sauces, Maine crab cakes, seafood fricassee and roast chicken penne pasta. BW. CM. D, nightly. 14 S. Second St. 321-2558. $$$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood. Nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, with specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drivethru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee. 225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection.

BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $ THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery, juice bar. Extensive menu features vegetarian, vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ O’KANE’S IRISH PUB F Rustic, genuine Irish pub up front, eatery in back, featuring daily specials, fish-n-chips, and soups served in a sourdough bread bowl. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sun. 318 Centre St. 261-1000. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PICANTE GRILL ROTISSERIE BAR F Flavors of Peru and Latin America, served in a modern atmosphere. Authentic Peruvian cebiche and homestyle empanadas. BW, CM, TO. B, L & D daily. 464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee. 310-9222. $$ PLAE In Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience.

L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly.

277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2011 winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting.

FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The RitzCarlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island.

491-6746. $$$$ SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT & MARINA F Dine inside or on the deck. Snow crab legs, fresh fish, shellfish dishes. FB. L & D, daily. 9716 Heckscher Dr., Ft. George Island. 251-2449. $$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on the large oceanview deck.

Steaks, fresh fish, shrimp and nightly specials. Late-night menu. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot; Best of Jax 2011 winner. Grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, T-Ray’s Burger Station is a multiple Best of Jax winner and local hangout, serving up down-home breakfast and lunch favorites out of the homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. old gas station on South Eighth Street in Fernandina Beach.

261-6310. $ GREEN MAN GOURMET Organic and natural products, spices, MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE F The Lebanese 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ restaurant offers authentic cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 3572 khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax 2011 winner. The French/American bistro NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Tues.-Sat.; 2011 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and EAST COAST BUFFET F A 160+ item Chinese, Japanese, TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 American and Italian buffet. Dine in, take out. FB. L & D, Mon.years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ Sat.; Sun. brunch. 9569 Regency Sq. Blvd. N. 726-9888. $$ themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, OMAHA STEAKHOUSE Center-cut beef, seafood, sandwiches KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$ served in an English tavern atmosphere. The signature dish shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, ’town F Owner Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée. teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & Ostrander bring farm-to-table to Northeast Florida, offering FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel.

D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ American fare with an emphasis on sustainability. FB. L & D, 739-6633. $$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal.

Mon.-Sat. 3611 St. Johns Ave. 345-2596. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F Hot dogs with slaw, chili 8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $$ cheese, sauerkraut; and small pizzas. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 8380 MEEHAN’S TAVERN F The Irish pub and restaurant serves Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4. 733-0588. orangetreehotdogs.com $ beef and Guinness stew, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 8060 traditional lamb stew, jalapeño poppers, in a comfy items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ atmosphere. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5. contemporary atmosphere. B/W. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-owned551-7076. $$ Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ &-operated New York-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, NERO’S CAFE F Traditional Italian fare, including seafood, PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. brick-oven-baked pizza, traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs. veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are 527-8649. $$ Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in 519-8000. $$ daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point CAFE CONFLUENCE F The European coffeehouse serves REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty UDIPI CAFE Authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. L & D, salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Tue.-Fri. 8642 Baymeadows Rd. 402-8084. $ Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old TREY’S DELI & GRILL F Fresh food served in a relaxed CHA-CHA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Owner Celso Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $ atmosphere. Burgers, Trey’s Reuben, deli sandwiches, pork, Alvarado offers authentic Mexican fare with 26 combo dinners steaks, seafood, pies. Prime rib specials every Fri. night. CM, and specialty dishes including chalupas, enchiladas, burritos.

BW. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 2044 Rogero Rd. 744-3690. $$ FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9903. $$ (In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

UNIVERSITY DINER F The popular diner serves familiar CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepA LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster breakfast fare and lunch like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: dish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years. shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $ CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones BISCOTTIS F Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, 641-4877. $$ and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino. Revolving daily specials. B, THE FIFTH ELEMENT F Authentic Indian, South Indian and

by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily.

Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ Indochinese dishes made with artistic flair. Lunch buffet 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Subs are madesteaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Half& D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ to-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ Rd. 448-0500. $$ BEACH BUDS CHICKEN F The family-owned place serves BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Extensive marinated fried or baked chicken: family meals (kids like tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and Peruvian nuggets), box lunches, gizzards, livers, 15 sides and & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, fried or blackened shrimp, fish, conch fritters, deviled crabs.

THE CASBAH F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Middle Eastern daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ TO. L & D, daily. 1289 Penman Road. 247-2828. $ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily.

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F With locations all over Northeast full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em oyster baskets and Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast. CM. outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), 444-8862. $$ closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. larryssubs.com $ BLUES ROCK CAFE Oceanfront dining experience, featuring an THE FOX RESTAURANT F The Fox has been a Jacksonville LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan all-American menu, including crab cakes and wings, served in landmark for 50-plus years. Owners Ian & Mary Chase serve atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the Beaches. L & D, daily. classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.CM, FB. 831 N. First St. 249-0007. $$ St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ Walter Coker

DINING GUIDE KEY

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

BAYMEADOWS

BEACHES

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

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GRILL ME! A WEEKLY Q&A WITH PEOPLE IN THE RESTAURANT BIZ

NAME: Jeffrey Herr RESTAURANT: Gypsy Cab Company, 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine BIRTHPLACE: Hackensack, New Jersey

Walter Coker

YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 28 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than my own): Fiesta Hut, East Rutherford, N.J. FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Mixing experiences in life with food.

FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Fresh, local, natural ingredients.

IDEAL MEAL: Start with chicken corn soup, then some roasted fresh ham, mashed potatoes and asparagus, finished with a nice carmenere (port wine) and apple pie.

WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Liver.

INSIDER’S SECRET: Enjoy what you do; it reflects in the product.

CELEBRITY SIGHTING AT GYPSY CAB CO.: Bill Murray, Florence Henderson and Jimmy Walker.

CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Hermit cookies.

BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheesesteak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers, dogs. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-3278. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach.

270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ BUDDHA’S BELLY F Authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily.

301 10th Ave. N. 372-9149. $$ BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

The Gallery’s kid sister at the beach each is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 Third St. N. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Springfield.

2429 S. 3rd St. 372-9000. $ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F (Formerly The Homestead) The menu features Southern favorites like fried chicken, collards, biscuits and cornbread, as well as fresh seafood, steaks, burgers and chops, served in a family atmosphere inside a cozy log cabin. CM, FB. Sunday brunch; L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-4776. $$ CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX F Chef Khan Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites.

FB. L & D daily. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza. 247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB Four Culhane sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, with faves Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

249-9595. $$ CYCLONES TEX-MEX CANTINA F The place has freshly made Tex-Mex favorites, including fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, tamales and taco salad. Lunch combos include Mexican rice and beans. FB. L & D, daily. 1222 Third St. S. 694-0488. $$ DICK’S WINGS F The NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Jax Beach restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, flatbreads and specialty sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Daily specials, too.

CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217.

249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Casual dining with uptown Irish flair, including fish and chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 333 N. First St. 242-9499. $$ THE FISH COMPANY F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets, grilled tuna and an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$

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HALA SANDWICH SHOP & BAKERY Authentic Middle Eastern favorites include gyros, shwarma, pita bread, made fresh daily.

BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach.

249-2212. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 Third St. S. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB The full-service restaurant offers corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips. 30+ beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ MEZZA LUNA F A Beaches tradition for 20-plus years.

Great food, from gourmet wood-fired pizzas to contemporary American cuisine. Inside or patio dining. Extensive wine list.

CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach.

249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar atmosphere. Favorites are pulled pork, Texas brisket and slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

1500 Beach Blvd. 247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s has served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings.

Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Executive Chef Kenny Gilbert’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the tiki deck. FB. L & D, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd. 247-3300. $$ NORTH BEACH BISTRO Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu.

Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PACO’S MEXICAN GRILL Serving Baja-style Mexican cuisine, featuring carne asada, tacos, burritos, fish tacos and shrimp burritos. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 333 First St. N. 208-5097. $ PARSONS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT F The family-style restaurant has an outdoor patio and an extensive menu, including the mariner’s platter and the Original Dreamboat.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 904 Sixth Ave. S. 249-0608. $$ THE PIER RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The oceanfront restaurant offers fresh, local fare served on two floors — upstairs, it’s Chef’s Menu, with stuffed flounder, pork tenderloin, appetizers. Downstairs bar and patio offer casual items, daily drink specials. CM, FB. D, daily; L & D, weekends; brunch, Sun. 412 First St. N. 246-6454. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent. Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D,

daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax 2011 winner. An array of specialty menu items, including signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, in a casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 Third St. N. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD F Eclectic American fare, art deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221. $$ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. Valet parking. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ TROPICAL SMOOTHIE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. With 12 locations in Northeast Florida, Tropical Smoothie’s got us covered. Serving breakfast, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and smoothies — lowfat, fruity, coffees, supplements. CM. Open daily. 1230 Beach Blvd., 242-4940. 251 Third St., Neptune Beach, 247-8323. $ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasstyle menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Tue.Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

DOWNTOWN

(The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) ADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL The lunch spot serves wraps, including grilled chicken, and salads, including Greek salad. L, Mon.-Fri. 126 W. Adams St. 475-1400. $$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX On the first floor of Museum of Contemporary Art, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. The Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ CITY HALL PUB A sports bar vibe: 16 big-screen HDTVs. Angus burgers, dogs, sandwiches, AYCE wings buffet. FB. Free downtown area lunch delivery. L & D, daily. 234 Randolph Blvd.

356-6750. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE F The popular restaurant offers a Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Brand new location. See Beaches. FB, CM. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176. 374-1247. $$ INDOCHINE Best of Jax 2011 winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated.

Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ TRELLISES HYATT REGENCY This American cuisine restaurant offers a breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelet station and a la carte items. Signature lunch and dinner entrees include grouper salad, Angus burgers, Reubens, French onion grilled cheese, seafood and steaks. Wed. night Pastabilities.

CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 225 East Coastline Dr. 634-4540. $$$ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar.

FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION F This place features brick-ovenbaked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, custom sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting. FB, 27 beers on draft. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 119 E. Bay St. 860-5451. $ OLIO MARKET F Freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, soups and entrées. In the Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.-Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Mon.-Fri.; L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550.

791-9797. $$ VITO’S ITALIAN CAFE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Authentic Italian oven-baked pasta dishes, pizza, veal, chicken and seafood items made with fresh ingredients. CM, FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 174. 355-0064. $$ ZODIAC GRILL F Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

FLEMING ISLAND

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 406 Old Hard Road, Ste. 106. 213-7779. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F See Riverside. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 1915 East West Pkwy., 541-0009. $ HONEY B’S CAFE Breakfast includes omelets, pancakes, French toast. Lunch offers entrée salads, quiches, build-yourown burgers. Peanut butter pie is a favorite. Tea parties every Sat. B & L, daily. 3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 8. 264-7325. $$

LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal.

1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 1800 Town Center Pkwy.

541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, specializes in AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas.

Outdoor waterfront dining. Come by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220. 269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ BIG DAWG’S SPORTS RESTAURANT F The family-friendly casual sports restaurant offers wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and specialty salads. Kids can choose from the Puppy Chow menu. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12630 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4.

551-3059. $$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Brucci’s offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks.

CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ THAI ORCHID F The restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, Thai curry dishes and rice dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 683-1286. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

BLACKSTONE GRILLE The menu blends flavors from a variety of cultures and influences for modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri., D, Sat.; Sun. brunch. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102. 287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE F Wings, big salads, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Sports events on HDTVs. CM, FB. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101. 683-1964. $ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk.

230-2171. $ VINO’S PIZZA Vino’s Pizza – with four Jacksonville locations – makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103.

230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, including a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108. 230-6688. $$

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F The seafood place features an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings and pasta. Favorites are ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas and kabobs. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New Yorkstyle pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones.

BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd. 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd. 880-0020. $ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Springfield. L & D, daily. 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. 619-8186. $$ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$

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FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax 2011 winner) has an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd.

(Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) GOLDEN CORRAL Family-friendly place; legendary buffet featuring familiar favorites and new items. B, L & D, daily.

11470 San Jose Blvd. 886-9699. $$ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS The American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT The fusion-style sushi restaurant offers oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu, Chilean sea bass and filet mignon. BW & sake. L & D, daily.

11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8. 288-7999. $$ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE Laid-back atmosphere; 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19.

292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco.

12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$ SIMPLE FAIRE F Breakfast and lunch favorites, featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses served on fresh bread. Daily specials. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3020 Hartley Rd. 683-2542. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, the barbecue place offers made-from-scratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23. 351-8265. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Madeto-order Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA F The family-owned restaurant offers eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sports-themed family restaurant has served wings, ribs, entrees, sandwiches.

FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine, stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18”x26” of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F Family-owned-and-operated.

Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. Daily specials.

CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella.

Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Traditional Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty selections with authentic Thai flavors. BW. L, Mon.Fri.; D, nightly. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. BW. L & D, daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine includes fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster, vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily.

880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine features fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza

prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list of is benefit promise offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or Out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks feature Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers eclectic cuisine featuring local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club.

285-6198. $$$ URBAN FLATS See St. Johns Town Center. FB. L & D, daily.

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AJ’S ON PARK STREET F AJ’s is a casual barbecue spot serving smoked St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, smoked brisket, seafood and dishes made with a Latin touch. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 630 Park St. 359-0035. $$ ALPHADOG GRILL F This brand-new fun place in Riverside features gourmet hot dogs — like Ragin’ Cajun (andouille sausage covered in jambalaya) and The Hippie (veggie dog) — PROMISE OF BENEFIT SUPPORT and sausages, grilled chicken wraps, soups, salads, appetizers and wings. L & D, daily. BW. 2782 Park St. 374-8715. $ AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BAKERY MODERNE F The neighborhood bakery offers classic pastries, artisanal breads, seasonal favorites, all made from scratch, including popular petit fours and custom cakes.

B & L, daily. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6, Riverside. 389-7117. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery serves pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes — calzone, stromboli, subs, panini — wings, and microbrews in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily.

Brunch, Sun. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ CROSS CREEK See Springfield. 850 S. Lane Ave. 783-9579. $$ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F A deli, organic and natural grocery, and juice & smoothie bar offers teas, coffees, gourmet cheeses; natural, organic and raw items. Grab-andgo sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines.

B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HJ’S BAR & GRILL Traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fish. CM, FB. L & D, Sat. & Sun., D, Mon.-Fri. 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1. 317-2783. $$ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ KICKBACKS GASTROPUB F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The neighborhood hot spot serves pub favorites 20 hours a day, every day. The full bar has over 655 bottled beers, 84 on tap.

Outdoor seating. CM. 910 King St. 388-9551. $$ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-nchips — plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily.

CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE F Traditional Italian fare is prepared with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily, along with a large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $

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The staff at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers still serves the same specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones as before, only now in newly remodeled surroundings at the Tinseltown location on Deer Lake Court.

PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ PIZZA PALACE ON PARK F See San Marco. Outdoor seating.

920 Margaret St., 5 Points. 598-1212. $$ SAKE HOUSE F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, Calif. roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ The café in Riverside Publix Plaza features a variety of sushi, including the popular Monster Roll and the Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily.

2025 Riverside Ave. 384-2888. $$ TASTI D-LITE Health-conscious desserts include smoothies, shakes, sundaes, cakes and pies, made with fresh ingredients with fewer calories and less fat. More than 100 flavors. Open daily. 1024 Park St. 900-3040. $ 13 GYPSIES F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The neighborhood eatery is intimate and casual, serving tapas, shrimp dishes, salads and pressed sandwiches made from scratch. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 887 Stockton St. 389-0330. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F Former Tad’s owner offers traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $ WALKERS The nightspot has a tapas menu plus a wide variety of wines, served in a rustic, intimate atmosphere. BW. Tue.-Sat. 2692 Post St. 894-7465. $ WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F AYCE buffet. Sushi bar, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, steak, seafood. BW. L & D, daily. 1014 Margaret St., Ste. 1, 5 Points. 301-1199. $$

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS F The Ancient City’s only brew pub taps seven hand-crafted ales and lagers. A1A specializes in innovative New World cuisine. FB. L & D, daily. 1 King St. 829-2977. $$ AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT F A family-owned-andoperated Italian restaurant offers traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1915B A1A S., St. Augustine Beach. 461-0102. $$ ANN O’MALLEY’S F Fresh handmade sandwiches, soups, salads and perfectly poured Guinness. Favorites include Reubens and chicken salad. CM, BW, Irish beers on tap. L & D, daily. 23 Orange St. 825-4040. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S F For 30 years, the family restaurant has served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak and fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily; 14 Castillo Drive, 824-3663. $$ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily. 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza.

547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily. 88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $

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CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-7332. $$$ CAFÉ ELEVEN F Serving eclectic cuisine like feta spinach egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pear-berry salad. Daily chef creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 4609311. B, $; L & D, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F The Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine – tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar – indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats and cheeses, fresh salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

3 St. George St. 824-6993. $ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

International menu features large portions, reasonable prices.

FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, two-story house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ KINGFISH GRILL At Vilano Bridge’s west end, Kingfish Grill offers casual waterside dining indoors and on the deck, featuring fresh daily catch, house specialties and sushi. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 252 Yacht Club Drive. 824-2111. $$ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach. 461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-3424. $ THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ Best of Jax 2011 winner. The

cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes — all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic BW. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 224 W. King St. 827-4499. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE Located in a Victorian home, Raintree offers a menu with contemporary and traditional international influences. Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place with a view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, south of the S.R. 206 bridge, the two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE In the historic district, Spy features James Bond-themed sushi and Mediterraneaninfluenced global cuisine on the seasonal menu, including fresh — never frozen — Hawaiian seafood. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Upstairs lounge, too. Great selection of chilled sakes. BW, CM. D, nightly. 21 Hypolita St. 819-5637. $$$ SUNSET GRILLE Casual Key West style, seafood-heavy menu — it’s a consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties include baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp and datil pepper wings with bleu cheese dressing. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, the upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$

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BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining.

The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 11. 646-2874. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2011 winner.

13249 City Square Dr., 751-9711. 9039 Southside Blvd., 5389100. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401, 996-6900. $ THE FLAME BROILER Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice along with grilled beef, chicken and Korean short ribs are featured. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $ THE GRAPE BISTRO & WINE BAR F More than 145 wines, and gourmet tapas for pairing. Wide beer selection. L & D, daily. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119. 642-7111. $$ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Upscale tropical vibe. Walk-in humidor, pairing apps and desserts with 25 wines, ports by the glass. 220+ wines by the bottle; draft, bottled beer. L & D, daily. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115. 854-6060. $$ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-theoven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies and vegetarian choices make up specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Court (at Tinseltown). 997-1955. mellowmushroom.com $ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F A changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT Best of Jax 2011 winner. Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurt is served in flavors that change weekly. Toppings include a variety of fruit and nuts. 4860 Big Island Dr. 807-9292. $ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE F The recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned with an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves up New York-style pizza,

calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, seafood, sandwiches.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ STEAMERS CAFE F Steamers’ menu has all-natural and organic items, including wraps, sandwiches, subs, soups, steamer bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. Daily lunch specials. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 106. 646-4527. $ SUITE Best of Jax 2011 winner. St. Johns Town Center premium lounge and restaurant offer chef-driven small plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails, served in a sophisticated atmosphere. FB. D & late-nite, nightly. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 493-9305. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ URBAN FLATS F Ancient world-style flatbread is paired with fresh regional and seasonal ingredients in wraps, flatwiches and entrées, served in a casual, urban atmosphere. An international wine list is offered. CM. FB. L & D, daily. 9726 Touchton Road. 642-1488. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu.

CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racingthemed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F Serving up 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi & sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd.

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ATHENS CAFÉ F Serving authentic Greek cuisine: lamb, seafood, veal and pasta dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7. 733-1199. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Southern Blues kitchen serves pulled pork, brisket and North Carolinastyle barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

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BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Offering Thai cuisine, including pad Thai and curry dishes, and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ b.b.’s F Best of Jax 2011 winner. A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, awardwinning wines, wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and ontap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Wine by the glass.

Tapas-style menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO Fine dining in the heart of San Marco. Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served inside or outside on the hookah and cigar patio. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; D, Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE Morton’s specializes in generous portions of USDA prime aged beef as well as fresh fish and lobster. The tableside menu presentation features

every item described by the server. FB, TO. D, nightly. 1510 Riverplace Blvd. 399-3933. $$$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE F Mediterranean homestyle healthy plates: hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie, Greek salad, daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE F All homemade from Mama’s awardwinning recipes: spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones.

BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees; 30 kinds of smoothies, with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurt, granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd.

396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Consistent Best of Jax winner.

Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, upscale atmosphere.

FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd.

306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F Independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers. Vegetarian options. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior.

BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd. 398-3005. $$$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. This location offers a lunch buffet. L & D, daily. 1430 San Marco Blvd. 683-2444. $

SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F The stylish gastropub has Southern-style cuisine made with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily.

10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ THE THIRSTY IGUANA CANTINA TAQUERIA Classic Mexican fare includes quesadillas, tacos, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas and fajitas, as well as some killer nacho choices, made with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. TO, FB, CM. 7605 Beach Blvd. 647-7947. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ URBAN ORGANICS The local produce co-op offers seasonal fresh organic vegetables and fruit. Open Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012.

WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F AYCE sushi and two teppanyaki grill items are included in buffet price. FB. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$

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AROMAS BEER HOUSE Offers customer favorites like ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BOMBA’S SOUTHERN HOME COOKING F Southern homestyle fare, featuring fresh veggies. Outside dining is available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8560 Beach Blvd. 997-2291. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ EL POTRO F Family-friendly, casual, El Potro cooks it fresh, made-to-order – fast, hot, simple. Daily specials and buffet at most locations. BW. L & D, daily. 5871 University Blvd. W., 7330844. 11380 Beach Blvd., 564-9977. elpotrorestaurant.com $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd. 398-1717. $ GENE’S SEAFOOD F Serving fresh Mayport shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, gator tail, steaks and combos. L & D, daily.

11702 Beach Blvd. 997-9738. $$ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F A local institution since 1975 serving house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4323 University Blvd.

S. 733-5141. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal.

8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ SAKE SUSHI F The new restaurant offers sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi and noodle soups. Popular rolls include Fuji Tama, Ocean Blue and Fat Boy. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 30. 647-6000. $$

BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR F A full menu of sportsbar faves; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace. 751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The familyowned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ promise of benefit JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees. BW. L & D, daily.

7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F A locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts.

CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ RIVERCITY ISLAND GRILL & CHILL F Casual fare: seafood, wings, burgers. 10 hi-def TVs, drink specials, club nights. L & D, daily. 13141 City Station Dr. 696-0802. $$ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily.

840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Lunch, bagels, desserts, and the adjacent Cellar serves fine wines.

Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL F Salads, sandwiches, pizza, fine European cuisine. Nightly specials. 2467 Faye Rd., Northside. 647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F In the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main, Uptown Market serves fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

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Intelligent Design

If the male nursery web spider were a human, he’d be sternly denounced as a vulgar cad.

In November, researcher Maria Jose Albo of Denmark’s Aarhus University told Live Science the spiders usually get sex by making valuable “gifts” to females (like high-nutrition insects wrapped in silk). If lacking resources, a male cleverly packages a fake gift (like a piece of flower) also in silk but confoundingly wound so as to distract her as she unwraps it — and mounts her before she discovers the hoax. Albo also found the male isn’t above playing dead to coax the female into relaxing her guard as she nears the “carcass,” only to be jumped from behind for sex.

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Theodore Zimmick and two relatives filed a lawsuit in November against Pittsburgh’s St. Stanislaus cemetery for the unprofessional burial of Theodore’s mother, Agnes, in 2009. Agnes purchased an 11-by-8-foot plot in 1945, but she finally this is a copyright protectedwhen proof © passed away, the graveyard had become so crowded that, according to the lawsuit, workers were forced to dig such a small hole, they had to jump up and down on the casket and ons, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: 122711 whack it with poles to fit it in the space.

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A December New England Journal of Medicine report described a woman’s “losing” her breast implant during a Pilates movement: the Valsalva (which involves breath-holding while “bearing down”). The woman said she felt no pain or shortness of breath but suddenly noticed her implant was gone. Doctors at Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins Hospital found that, because of recent heart surgery, the muscles between the ribs had loosened, and her implant had only passed through a rib opening. They put it in its proper place.

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A balaclava-wearing man “kidnapped” Julian Buchwald and his girlfriend in 08 in Australia’s Alpine National Park as they picnicked. The man separated the couple, tore their clothes off and buried them, but Buchwald escaped and rescued the girlfriend, and they wandered around naked for days before being rescued. The balaclava-clad man, it turns out, was Buchwald, whose plan was to convince the woman by his heroism that she should marry him (and more immediately, to have sex even though they had both pledged to remain virgins until marriage). Buchwald was convicted in Victoria County Court and sentenced in December to more than seven years in prison.

Laurie Martinez, 36, was charged in December with filing a false police report in Sacramento, Calif., alleging she was raped, beaten bloody and robbed in her home. Turns out she’d become frustrated trying to get her husband

to move them to a better neighborhood — faking a rape was supposed to finally persuade him. Instead, he filed for divorce. Martinez is employed by the state as a psychologist.

After 12 almost-intolerable months, Ms. Seemona Sumasar finally received justice in November from a New York City jury, which convicted Jerry Ramrattan of orchestrating a complex, ingenious scheme to convince police Sumasar was a serial armed robber. Ramrattan, a private detective and “CSI” fan, used his knowledge of police evidence-gathering to pin various open cases on Sumasar as revenge for her having dumped him (and to negate her claim that Ramrattan raped her in retaliation). Ramrattan was so creative in linking evidence to Sumasar, her bail was set at $1 million, causing her to spend seven months in jail. Said one juror, “If I had seen this on TV, my reaction would be, ‘How could this really happen?’ ”

Recurring Themes

James Ward’s second annual festival of tedium (“Boring conference”), in November at York Hall in London, again sold out, demonstrating the intrinsic excitement created by yawn-inducing subject matter. Last year’s fest featured a man’s discourse on the color and materials of his neckwear collection and another’s structured milk-tasting, patterned after a wine-tasting. The second event showcased a history of the electric hand-dryer and a seminar on the square root of 2.

Last month, NOTW told of the woman who wanted to “be at one” with her recently deceased horse and thus stripped naked and climbed inside the bloody carcass (posing for a notorious Internet photo spread). Afghan slaughterhouse workers surely never consider being “at one” with water buffaloes, but a Nov. Washington Post dispatch from Kabul shows a similarity.

U.S. slaughterhouse authority Chris Hart found, as he helped upgrade an antiquated abattoir near Kabul, that the facility employed a dwarf, “responsible” (wrote the Post) “for climbing inside water buffalo carcasses to cut out their colons.” Nonetheless, the slaughterhouse is halal, adhering to Islamic principles.

No Longer Weird? One would think classical musicians who carry precious violins worth small fortunes on public transportation would be especially vigilant to safeguard them. However, from time to time (like in 2008, ’09, ’10 and May 2011), absentmindedness prevailed. Most recently, in December, student MuChen Hsieh, 19, accompanying a 176-year-old violin (on loan from a foundation in Taiwan, worth about $170,000) on a Boston-to-Philly bus ride, forgot to check the overhead rack when he debarked and left without it. Fortunately, a bus company cleaner turned it in. Most famously, in 1999, master cellist Yo Yo Ma left his instrument in the trunk of a NYC taxi.)

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Not Ready for Prime Time: The unidentified eyeglass-wearing robber of an HSBC Bank in Long Island City, N.Y., in December fled emptyhanded and was being sought. Armed with a pistol and impatient with a slow teller, the man fired a shot into the ceiling to emphasize his seriousness. However, according to a police report, the gunshot seemed to panic him as much as it did the others in the bank, and he immediately ran out the door and jumped in a waiting vehicle.

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SPARKLE-TOP GIRL OF MY DREAMS You: Gorgeous dark-haired beauty, dancing with your friends with dance moves that would make Shakira jealous. Me: Guy in blue shirt, grey beanie and glasses noticing you while trying to casually fit in. I’m hoping you don’t play for the other team and wondering if you wanted to start the New Year off right. When: Dec. 31, 2011. Where: Incahoots. #1245-0110 RUN AROUND THE PUBLIX RACETRACK You were at the Publix on Racetrack Road. Blonde hair, in a nice pair of running pants, I think. You got off your checkout line for a second to come down my aisle in order to get a drink up front. Me: Salt n pepper hair, in a gray hoodie. Maybe we can grab a Starbucks sometime. When: Jan. 2, 2012.

Where: Publix. #1244-0110 BEAUTY IN BROWN You: Stunning beauty wearing brown. You were guarding the dessert table with your life yet recommended the rum balls.

Me: Tall, thin, dark-haired guy who was constantly hugged by the drunk party host. Wanna find other dessert tables to guard? We’d make a good team :) When: Oct. 23, 2011.

Where: Riverside. #1243-0110 JJ GREY AND MOFRO You got kicked out before they went on for having too much fun. I made sure you were OK until you decided to leave. I truly care, and want to make sure you are ok. Can we plan the next JJ Grey and Mofro show together? When: Dec. 29, 2011. Where: Mavericks. #1242-0110 OUR EYES MET AT PROGRESSIVE You were the cutest guy I’ve seen. Our eyes kept locking and your smile was so sexy. You have medium brown short hair about 5”9’ tall. Me: In a blue rugby shirt and cap. When: Dec. 29, 2011. Where: Progressive Service Center. #1241-0110 MARKET FRESH HONEY I saw you at the fresh market. Thought I recognized you from the JCP gym. You were doing exercises that needed great flexibility. At fresh market you were dressed to the nines. Me: Boyish looks, salt & pepper hair. You are in better shape than most if not all personal trainers so you know who you are.

When: Dec. 21, 2011. Where: Fresh Market. #1240-0103 NIKE WEARING DANCING QUEEN You: Nappy hair, tatted up and wearing Nike sneakers dancing away at the Ritz. Me: Short Italian with a big mouth.

Your sexy moves and big ol boobs caught my eye! Wanna teach me to dance? When: Dec. 20, 2011. Where: The Ritz. #1239-0103 PLANNING YOUR WAY TO MY HEART! I asked you to dance but being the event planner for the library, you smiled and said you could not! Would love to meet you away from work for a cocktail and dancing! You: Tall, bald, black sexy male in blue suit and white shirt! Me: Tall, white, slender blonde bridesmaid! Where: Main Library courtyard wedding reception. When: Nov. 4, 2011. Where: Main Library Downtown. #1238-0103 MAYO CLINIC MAN OF MY DREAMS I saw you in the Mayo Clinic parking lot with your dark hair and green sweatshirt getting out of your red Jeep Cherokee with the FSU license plate. I was the redhead in the Gator shirt. Not sure if you winked at me because of the UF/FSU thing or if you sensed a connection. Let’s find out... When: Dec. 14, 2011. Where: Mayo Clinic parking lot. #1237-1227

I wanted to drink. I said a shot to warm me up, you smiled. I had to leave with my group; maybe you can suggest a shot that we could have together. When: Dec. 11, 2011. Where: Tailgaters parking. #1234-1220 FLAWLESS TATTED PEARL SATURDAY GIRL You: Short and slender blonde wearing a beanie, white tank top; half-sleeve / back tatted. Me: Tall, dark, tatted, snake bites. I told you you were gorgeous and you said ditto.

Dancing with a friend near me and we both admitted to scoping each other out. Come dance with me on Saturday nights? When: Sept. 24, 2011. Where: The Pearl. #1233-1220 BLUE EYES AT THE REGISTER You: Working the register, prettiest ice-blue eyes I’ve ever seen, pulled-back brown hair, tattoos peaking out of sleeves. Me: Cargo shorts, brown hair and beard, Gators shirt. I bought a pack of cigarettes and milk. We shared meaningful eye contact and a suggestive smile. Let me know if you’re interested in batting for the same team...

When: Dec. 9, 2011. Where: CVS A1A South, Anastasia. #1232-1220 WORLD’S BEST/ CUTEST DISHWASHER You had a dark blonde mohawk hidden under a black hat. You came out to bus tables and retreated back to your dish-pit disco. I tried to get a final look at your adorable mug and caught you making a soap beard. You rule; let’s drink beer and listen to Leatherface. When: Dec. 9, 2011. Where: Dishpit at The Floridian. #1231-1220 DEVASTATINGLY HANDSOME GEORGIA FAN Wanted serendipity to strike a third time. You introduced yourself first at FL/GA and blindsided me at the Jags game when you took your sister. When you smiled, I forgot my own name, much less to give you my number. Up for a friendly rivalry? You: Warm Brunette Georgia Boy. Me: Dark curlyhaired Gator Girl. When: Oct. 29, 2011. Where: EverBank Field. #1230-1213 YOU RUN ACROSS MY MIND! You also run across all of Riverside. Literally. Slow down!

I’ve been contemplating a conversation for the past couple of years. Curious to know if we play for the same team. You: Usually in sweatpants, sports bra, beanie and headphones.

Me: Usually walking my dog and wearing scrubs. When: All the time. Where: Riverside. #1229-1206 BAKING BLONDE IN A THUNDERBIRD You: Gorgeous blond baker girl with giant eyes and perfect smile in front of pulp around 10 with friends. Me: Severely modified guy with tail lacking intestines to speak. We’ve met a few times, but get friend vibe from you. Would slaughter a unicorn to get your attention. Coffee sometime?? When: Nov. 27, 2011. Where: Pulp/ San Marco. #1228-1206

BEAUTIFUL DANCER You: Purple dress, red bag, heels, hair up, dancing like your feet were on fire with a lot of girlfriends. Me: Shy guy in white shirt, blue sweater at the table by the door. Wanna teach me some dance moves? When: Nov. 26, 2011. Where: Suite at the Town Center. #1227-1206 NICE TRUCK…HOT GUY I noticed your truck on Mayport Rd first... silver with a DC sticker in the back window... Then I noticed your baby blue eyes... I’m the Pittsburgh fan in the Jeep... I’d like a closer look. When: Nov. 25, 2011. Where: Mayport Rd. #1226-1206 PUBLIX HOTTIE You asked me to buy a turkey dinner. I said no, but got a platter instead. I was mesmerized by your blue eyes and meat-selling techniques. Would you like to enjoy it with me??

You had dark hair and wore a red sweater. Me: Hungry for more of what you are selling. When: Nov. 20, 2011. Where: Jax Beach Publix. #1225-1206 GARAGE SALE NEAR RATHBONE Please indulge me: Years ago, an artist saw you in a golden dream. So inspired, he wrote a symphony called Good Vibrations. You: Long blonde hair, jean shorts, with ladies. Me: Black shirt, sunglasses. Passed on everything and turned to see you looking in my direction. Heaven knows I wanted to say hello. Love to see you again if possible. When: Nov. 19, 2011. Where: Garage Sale. #1224-1129 HOSTESS HOTTIE You: Blonde, blue eyes, Matthew McConaughey look-a-like, the all-American dream. You were having lunch with your boss. You called but hung up before I could give you my number. I have the perfect table for two. When: Nov. 2, 2011.

Where: P.F. Changs, St. Johns Town Center. #1223-1129 SUSHI AND HOOKAH You: Mohawk at sushi in Oak Leaf. Me with my best friend.

You sat down with us. I love the blue shirt you had on and how we had a great time. Glad u left with us for hookah. I knew when I met you I would see you again. How soon is too soon? When: Nov. 2, 2011. Where: Sushi. #1222-1122 MISTER HEAVENLY You: Blonde with Miami hat on backwards, arm sleeve.

You kept looking, then stood by me but never spoke. Don’t be shy. I never make first moves. Me: Well, you know; you stared long enough ;) When: Nov. 8, 2011. Where: Café 11, St. Auggie. #1221-1115 VEXING VOLCOM A little after 9 pm. You: Wearing a black Volcom hoodie, and wearing it well. Me: Noticing nothing but you. Wondering if you’d like to bump into me there again Sunday, Nov 13th

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I hope you know CPR, because you take my breath away. Let me treat you right? When: Oct. 31, 2011. Where: Wall Street. #1219-1108 SEA SHELL Dear Sir, I put a seashell into your hand ... Nearly 2 months later, I chanced upon your newspaper gesture (was charmed and surprised). Responded back to your listing, but to no avail. Alas! Curiosity may have killed the cat? ... Consider this take two. When: Sept. 3, 2011. Where: The Floridian Restaurant. #1218-1108 BODACIOUS BURRO BARTENDER You: Model-looking chick workin’ the bar, slender like a traffic light, wondering if you could show me the red-light special?

Me: mesmerized, Burro is now my favorite Jax bar. When: Oct. 24, 2011. Where: Burro Bar. #1217-1108 SIR, I’M A CATCH I was dancing with friends, you were too. You spilled your drink down my back and bought me one to make up for it. I wish I had concocted a business proposal sooner! You: Fearless and full of bravado. Me: A fine catch, sir. Sign that business proposal! When: Aug. 6, 2011?. Where: Lit/ Downtown. #1216-1108 HANDSOME MAN ON HIS BMW You were pumping gas for your motorcycle at the Shell station off Gate Parkway on 9/30/2011, Jacksonville. I watched you thinking … wow! You: Long pony tail, shades and cute dimples.

Me: Tall brunette, jeans and t-shirt. I’ve been thinking about you and would love a ride on your bike. Call me. When: Sept. 30, 2011. Where: Shell Gas Station @ Gate Parkway. #1215-1108 BEAUTIFUL BALLERINA IN BLACK You: Extremely hot, petite blonde; the kind you want to take home to Mom. You were walking around helping anyone who raised their hand. Me: Too scared to raise my hand to get your number. Let’s do drinks or dinner sometime. When: Oct. 24, 2011. Where: The Trading Floor. #1214-1108 AUBURN BEAUTY You: short cut-off jean shorts and black shirt with the shoulder straps. Beautiful auburn hair. You came into my work and got a sub. Me: Dark hair with eyebrow pierced. I was making your sub. You are a true beauty and I would like to take you out and see if there’s a spark. Hope to hear from you ;) When: Oct. 25, 2011. Where: Fleming Island. #1213-1101

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Sanskrit word tapasya translates as “heat,” but in yogic tradition, it means “essential energy.” It refers to the practice of managing your life force so it can be directed to the highest possible purposes, thereby furthering your evolution as a spiritual being. Do you have any way to do that, through yoga or other techniques? This is a good year to redouble your commitment to that. In the months ahead, the world increases its output of trivial, energy-wasting temptations. You’ll need to be quite fierce if you want to continue to transform into the Aries you were born to be: focused, direct, energetic and full of initiative.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Live out of your imagination, not your history,” says Stephen Covey, author of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” While that’s always true, it’s especially crucial to remember in 2012. This is the year you can transcend stale traditions — a time when you can escape outworn habits, reprogram conditioned responses and dissolve old karma. You’ll get unparalleled opportunities to render the past irrelevant. The key to unlocking all the magic? Your freewheeling yet highly disciplined imagination. Call on it often to show the way to the future.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Comedian Steven Wright says his nephew has HDADD, or High Definition Attention Deficit Disorder. “He can barely pay attention, but when he does, it’s unbelievably clear.” I’m predicting something like that for you in the week ahead. You’ll encounter more dull things than interesting things, but those few that fascinate awaken an intense focus to allow you to see into the heart of reality.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): As I consider the most desirable fate you can create for yourself, I’m reminded of my song lyrics: “We are searching for the answers / so we can destroy them and dream up better questions.” I’m implying that it’s not the right time to push for comprehensive formulas and definitive solutions. Rather, it’s a favorable moment to draw up the incisive inquiries to frame your quest (due to begin in two weeks) for comprehensive formulas and definitive solutions. Up your curiosity levels, intensify receptivity and make yourself highly magnetic to core truths.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “A writer — and, I believe, generally all persons — must think that whatever happens to him or her is a resource,” wrote author Jorge Luis Borges. “All that happens to us, including our humiliations, our misfortunes, our embarrassments, all is given to us as raw material, as clay, so that we may shape our art.” I agree that this advice isn’t just for writers, but for everyone. And it so happens that you’re now in an astrological phase when adopting such an approach will bring abundant wisdom and provide maximum healing. So get started: Wander through memories, reinterpreting difficult experiences as rich raw material to beautify your soul and intensify your lust for life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Poetry is the kind of thing you have to see from the corner of your eye,” said poet William Stafford. “If you look straight at it you can’t see it, but if you look a little to one side it is there.” As I contemplate your life in the immediate future, I’m convinced his definition of poetry will be useful to apply to just about everything. In fact, I think it’s an apt description of all the important phenomena you’ll need to know about. Better start practicing your sideways vision.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A Swedish man, Richard Handl, decided to conduct a scientific experiment in his kitchen. Would it be possible

to split atoms using a homemade apparatus? He wanted to see if he could generate atomic reactions with the radioactive elements radium, americium and uranium. But before he got too far into the process, the police intervened and ended his risky fairy-tale. I bring this to your attention as an example of how not to proceed in the weeks ahead.

It will be a good time to experiment around the house — refining your relationship with your roommates, moving the furniture around and in general rearranging the domestic chemistry — but avoid trying stuff as crazy as Handl’s.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1878, Thomas A. Edison perfected the phonograph, a machine that could record sounds and play them back.

There had been some primitive prototypes earlier, but his version was a major improvement on those. And what were the first sounds to be immortalized on Edison’s phonograph? The rush of the wind in the trees? A dramatic reading of the “Song of Songs”? The cries of a newborn infant? Nope. Edison recited the nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” When you make your breakthrough in communication sometime soon, I hope you deliver a more profound and succulent message.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I suspect you'll soon be in a situation like the one President Abraham Lincoln was in when he said: “If this is coffee, please bring me some tea. But if this is tea, please bring me some coffee.” In other words, you may not be picky about what you want, but whatever it is, you’ll prefer it to be authentic, pure and distinctly itself. Adulterations and hodgepodges won’t satisfy, and they won’t be useful.

Hold out for the Real Thing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Last summer, before football season started, sportswriter Eric Branch wrote about a rookie running back about whom San Francisco 49er fans were becoming increasingly excited. The newbie had made some big plays in exhibition games. Would he continue performing at a high level in the regular season? Were growing expectations justified? After a careful analysis, Branch concluded the signs were promising, but not yet definitive: “It’s OK to go mildly berserk,” he told fans. That’s the same message I’m telling you now. The early stages of your new possibility are encouraging. It’s OK to go mildly berserk, but it’s not yet time to be totally bonkers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In summer, the pickleweed plant thrives in the saltwater marshes around San Francisco Bay. In many places, bright orange patches of the dodder plant intermingle with the pickleweed’s sprightly jade green, creating festive displays that suggest nature’s having a party. But there’s a secret buried in this scene. The dodder’s webby filaments are actually parasites that suck nutrients from the pickleweed.

In accordance with the astrological omens, I’ll ask you if a situation like that exists in your life. Is there a pretty picture hiding an imbalance in the give-and-take of energy? It’s not necessarily a bad thing — after all, the pickleweed grows abundantly even with its freeloader hanging all over it — but it’s important to be conscious of what’s going on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “That in a person which cannot be domesticated is not his evil but his goodness,” wrote writer Antonio Porchia. I invite you to keep that challenging thought close to your heart in the days ahead. In my astrological opinion, it’s an excellent moment to tune in to your wildest goodness — to describe it to yourself, cherish it as the great treasure it is, foster and celebrate and express it like a spring river overflowing its banks.

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42 | folio weekly | JANUARY 10-16, 2012

Right of Passage

It may not “rhyme with Lumb,” but City Council’s resolution was common sense

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here are certain milestone events like graduation, marriage and the birth of a child that mark our transition through the stages of adulthood. For a conservative Republican like me who’s also a newly minted member of Jacksonville’s City Council, one particularly discomfiting — but probably inevitable — milestone event was to receive the scornful rebuke of Editor Anne Schindler in the Dec. 20 issue of Folio Weekly (“Rhymes with Lumb,” http://bit.ly/vySyUr).

My offense?

I offered a substitute to Councilman Jim Love’s original resolution that addressed regulatory issues involving Georgia-Pacific’s Palatka paper mill; a substitute that Schindler characterized as “an amazingly cynical piece of stagecraft that [told] the [Department of Environmental Protection] … to keep doing what they’ve always done.”

With all due respect to Ms. Schindler, that’s not exactly accurate.

My substitute resolution asked Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to “carefully review all current, pending and future permit applications and to take whatever steps are reasonably necessary to ensure that any effluent discharged [by] Georgia-Pacific … meet[s] the guidelines and water quality standards established by the EPA and the State of Florida … [ensuring] that all permits contain the appropriate conditions for the protection of the St. Johns River …”.

As I’ve written elsewhere, if you respect the rule of law, what more can we demand?

Before I go into detail about my concerns with Councilman Love’s original resolution, it’s important to understand that the legal authority that controls DEP’s regulatory oversight of Georgia-Pacific is an Administrative Order issued in 2002. The result of litigation

of “affordable new technologies that can solve the mill’s pollution problems.” DEP chief Herschel Vinyard, however, is on record saying that scientists and engineers from his agency met with Riverkeeper Neil Armingeon and his consultant on three separate occasions in 2011 and “concluded that nothing presented during any of these meetings substantiated the claim that there is any viable alternative to relocating the discharge [from the St. Johns River]”, i.e., no affordable new pollution control technologies were ever identified.

Second, the Love resolution insisted that the DEP allow “independent scientists … to study the source of pollution and offer proper remedies.” Notwithstanding that “independent scientists” have yet to offer anything concrete, I’ve read the Administrative Order and it makes no provision for the insertion of “independent scientists” into the process laid out in that document.

If City Council’s objective were to crank out a resolution to satisfy some political purpose, then Councilman Love’s iteration would have fit the bill nicely. But City Council resolutions are not trivial matters. They carry with them the weight and authority of the consolidated City of Jacksonville and should not contain conjecture or prescribe remedies that have no legal basis.

Rather than attempting to revamp the regulatory process on the fly and in a manner that seeks to contravene a binding Administrative Order, my resolution insisted on the one thing that made the most sense: that City Council expects the DEP to follow the law and enforce the regulations that are in place.

While this may offend Schindler’s sensibilities, in reality it was the only option available.

For the benefit of Folio Weekly readers who would like to understand the dioxin issue in

My resolution insisted on the one thing that made the most sense: that City Council expects the DEP to follow the law and enforce the regulations that are in place.

While this may offend Schindler’s sensibilities, in reality it was the only option available. brought by a consortium of environmental groups against the Palatka mill back in the ’90s, this legally binding ruling, issued by an administrative law judge, details the process by which the DEP is to apply the law and bring Georgia-Pacific into compliance. It’s not subject to modification by City Council or any other legislative body.

Knowing this, I had two basic problems with Councilman Love’s original resolution.

First, Love’s resolution asserted the existence

context, I’d like to offer a few additional facts that could prove helpful as they deliberate on the controversy surrounding Georgia-Pacific and dioxin: • The release of dioxin from man-made sources has decreased by more than 90 percent since 1987. As for dioxin levels in humans, they’ve declined by more than 50 percent. Note: Because dioxin has a half-life (the time it takes to dissipate by 50 percent) of 7 to 10 years, the reduction of dioxin in humans lags behind

Some of the 900 acres of wastewater ponds that the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Palatka uses to treat effluent before discharging it into nearby Rice Creek.

dioxin reduction in the environment.

• In 2000, the total amount of dioxin released into the environment by all the paper mills in the United States combined was only 1.1 grams (less than 1/20th of an ounce) out [of] a total anthropogenic (man-made) release of 1,422 grams (approximately 3-1/4 pounds). When forest fires are factored in, which are believed to account for approximately 54 percent of all dioxin releases, the paper industry contributes less than four-hundredths of 1 percent of the dioxin entering the environment each year. If every paper mill in the U.S. closed tomorrow, dioxin levels would remain virtually unchanged.

• According to calculations based on EPA data, a reasonable estimation is that the average American adult ingests about 60 picograms (a picogram is one-trillionth of a gram) of dioxin per day. Multiplied out over the entire population, this means the combined annual intake for all American adults is less than 7 grams (1/4 ounce) of dioxin per year. With approximately 3,100 grams of dioxin released annually from all sources, the good news is that only 1/4 of 1 percent of all dioxin is actually ingested by adults. In the case of Georgia-Pacific, and assuming their paper mill is discharging at the levels alleged by its opponents, their contribution would be less than 17,000 of the 72,900,000 picograms of dioxin ingested each and every day by First Coast adults.

• Whenever Georgia-Pacific is discussed, the conversation quickly turns to the test results purporting to show the mill exceeding allowable discharge limits for dioxin “by a factor of four or five.” These claims are based on HVS (high volume sampling) testing done in 2008 that showed dioxin levels in its pond system as high as .077 picograms per liter. The problem is that HVS testing is not a method approved by the EPA and cannot be used by the DEP for compliance or enforcement purposes until sufficient data are available to validate its use.

• In 2001, Georgia-Pacific changed its manufacturing process to “elemental chlorine free.” This meant switching to chlorine dioxide which, unlike elemental chlorine, does not produce the free radicals associated with dioxin formation. Did it work? In 2008, and

concurrent with the HVS testing, G-P used an approved testing procedure to test for dioxin in its primary clarifier where wastewater is held prior to its discharge into the retention ponds. The results were “non-detect” for dioxin.

Because the primary clarifier contains large concentrations of spent solids collected during the manufacturing process, dioxin, if it were present, would be detected here first.

• That dioxin is not migrating from the retention ponds into Rice Creek at excessive levels appears to be supported by DEP test results, demonstrating a dramatic reduction in dioxin levels in fish from Rice Creek. According to the DEP, levels of dioxin in the fatty tissue — where dioxin accumulates — have fallen significantly in recent years and in 2010 were well below what would be expected if GeorgiaPacific were violating discharge standards.

Since my view of this issue is clearly at odds with Ms. Schindler’s, I want to be clear that I support the stringent regulation of dioxin and expect the DEP to bring GeorgiaPacific into compliance with all applicable environmental standards.

But if our goal is to understand the dioxin issue in context and to properly evaluate any associated risk, then it defies logic for GeorgiaPacific’s critics to insist that its Palatka paper mill is the epicenter of any crisis.

In 2010, George Gray, a toxicologist who once headed up the science and technology arm of the EPA, offered the best summation I’ve come across from someone at the heart of the regulatory process: “In many ways our dioxin problem is going away. Emissions are down 90 percent … [and] the biggest sources [of dioxin] are now uncontrolled backyard burning … in rural areas. It’s not industry.

It’s not paper mills. It’s none of the traditional sources. They’ve cleaned up.”

The resolution I presented in City Council instructs the DEP to focus on the one thing that can keep this clean-up on track: Enforce the law.

Robin Lumb

Lumb is an At-Large member of the Jacksonville City Council.

Folio Weekly welcomes Backpage Editorial submissions. Essays should be at least 1,200 words and on a topic of local interest or concern. Email your Backpage to themail@folioweekly.com or snail mail it to Anne Schindler, Editor, Folio Weekly, 9456 Philips Highway, Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256. Opinions expressed on the Backpage are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors or management of Folio Weekly. january 10-16, 2012 | folio weekly | 43

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