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36 34 EDITOR’S NOTE Paxon senior’s essay helps illustrate the education circle of life. p. 4 NEWS New JaxPort CEO faces maritime and political challenges. p. 7 BUZZ Jacksonville money shuffle, Mike Weinstein waves goodbye, FSCJ Pell Grant petition, great white sharks, no Olympic swim trials, remembering Dale Regan and Flagship Romance’s tour. p. 7 BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS UNF physical therapy students Cameron Johnson and David Eldridge, City of Jacksonville’s Public Works Department and Dan Richardson and FSCJ administrators. p. 8 DEEMABLE TECH I just bought an app, and it doesn’t work. Is there any way for me to get a refund? p. 9 THE SPECKTATOR 17 ways to get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day – without spirits. p. 9 ON THE COVER Free Art Friday brings art to the people in unexpected places. p. 11 OUR PICKS Katie Armiger, Awolnation, Periphery, Pierce The Veil, Jacksonville Sharks and Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! p. 17 MOVIES Star Julie Adams visits for a 3-D screening and shares her thoughts on her career and “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” p. 18

18 Old-school magician battles new-style trickster in a predictable but playful parody. p. 19 MUSIC Alternative rock juggernaut Matchbox Twenty furthers its 1990s and 2000s mega-success with 2012 album “North.” p. 24

Hawaii’s Jake Shimabukuro elevates the humble four-stringed ukulele to jaw-dropping levels. p. 26 ARTS Orlando artist Lee Jones hits the road with her fleeting creations in St. Augustine’s Paseo Pastel. p. 36 SPORTSTALK A-Sun Tournament losses cap bleak seasons for UNF and JU p. 41 BITE-SIZED Options abound for No Meat March participants. p. 44 BACKPAGE Essay contest winner examines the many roles expected of teachers today. p. 55 MAIL p. 5 THE EYE p. 14 MOVIE LISTING p. 20 LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 31 ARTS LISTING p. 37 HAPPENINGS p. 42 DINING GUIDE p. 45 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 50 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 54 I SAW U p. 51 CLASSIFIEDS p. 52 CROSSWORD p. 53 Cover design by Paul Thomas Fenn Photo by Dennis Ho

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Editor’s Note The Teacher Becomes the Student

Paxon senior’s essay helps illustrate the education circle of life

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want you to show them the difference between what they think you are and what you can be.” In “A Lesson Before Dying,” Grant Wiggins tries to teach Jefferson, a man condemned to death, to face his sentence as a man. A difficult task, but teachers often find themselves teaching lessons beyond English, math or science. An essay contest related to the Ernest J. Gaines novel asked high school seniors to answer these questions: What other “jobs” or “roles” are expected of teachers today? How are they similar or different from those pushed upon Grant? Danielle Brianna Thomas’ winning essay (see page 55) explores the many complex roles of teachers — leader, instigator, mentor, etc. — as they relate to the major themes in the book. “A good teacher pushes his or her students to exceed the limits placed on them and to shoot for the stars,” the Paxon School for Advanced Studies senior wrote. The contest was part of The Big Read, a communitywide effort that invites people to read the same book at the same time, such as “A Lesson Before Dying.” WJCT, Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville Public Library, Players by the Sea and the School District of Clay County sponsored the $1,000 scholarship contest for graduating high school seniors in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties. When she first learned about the essay contest, Thomas hadn’t heard of Gaines’ awardwinning book, which was a 1997 Oprah Book Club choice. She didn’t know what to expect. “It was a lot better than what I thought it would be,” Thomas said. “I actually told my principal he should put it on the summer reading list.” She said the book’s themes reminded her of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” another serious book that is still “fun to read.” She knew from the title that someone would be learning a “lesson.” As the characters were introduced, she assumed the one who would be doing most of the learning would be Jefferson. “The biggest thing I learned was that he wasn’t the one who learned the most,” Thomas said. “While a teacher’s first job is to educate, she must also continue to learn from those she teaches,” Thomas wrote in her essay. When Thomas thought about the teachers in her life, there were a few who stuck out in her mind, those who taught her memorable lessons. Cynthia Bowman, her teacher in the gifted program from first through seventh grades, was the first to put magnet schools on Thomas’ radar. She always pushed Thomas to try new things, like writing a research paper. “I learned that I loved writing,” Thomas said. “The other kids hated it. Ever since then, I just loved it.” She said her favorite teacher is Jon Nerf, who taught English during her junior year. He was the hardest teacher she ever had, but she still uses all the things she learned from him, from his list of 240 SAT vocabulary words that students lovingly called “Nerf words,” to going beyond the basic curriculum and having

conversations with his class. Thomas said his offhanded discussion about tragic heroes and tragic flaws has come in handy during her current reading of “Macbeth.” “I didn’t appreciate it when I had him, but now that I don’t have him, I realize how much he taught me.” Nerf, now in his first year at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, was gratified to hear Thomas’ assessment. “That’s my job: to prepare my students for the next level, whatever that is.” But he also said opportunities to learn from his students have made him a better teacher. The biggest lesson his students have taught him? To listen. “If I listen, I often find out what my students need or find out how my course can help them,” Nerf said. “If you listen to them, you can reach them through the things that interest them.” It might be some innocuous fact or a cultural interest such as music that can help bridge the gap between teacher and student. “I learn something about them that makes me approach them as humans, not just students.” Nerf usually teaches literature that has multiple meanings, but after 24 years of teaching (13 at Forrest High School, 10 at Paxon, one at DA), his students’ observations can still surprise him. “They make me look at the book in a way that I wasn’t prepared to talk about.” Sometimes what he hears is touching, such as the challenges lesbian, gay and transgender students face. “I find that I’m having to think a completely different way.” Nerf said hearing about Thomas’ success as the essay winner is one of the reasons teaching is so rewarding. “It makes you realize why you did this. You don’t do it for yourself, you do it for the kids. It gives you fuel to keep on going.” When Nerf was a junior at Bishop Kenny High School, his English teacher, Frank Smith, made a lasting impression, with his memorable quotations and lessons. “He made dry, boring works of literature come to life for me,” Nerf said. Years later at a teacher training session, Nerf saw Smith. He couldn’t wait to talk to him. “You may not remember me, but I’m a teacher because of your influence on me,” he told Smith. It’s a good bet that Smith was just as proud of Nerf as Nerf feels about Thomas’ accomplishment. Smith probably has stories about learning from his students as well. It’s the education circle of life. Cue the theme song from “The Lion King.” Thomas, who plans to attend the University of North Florida (Nerf ’s alma mater) to major in child psychology, could very well continue the cycle. “They have so much to teach you, you never think that they are learning from you, too.” Denise M. Reagan dreagan@folioweekly.com twitter.com/denisereagan

Mail An Officer Is Never ‘Off Duty’

I’ve been following this disgraceful situation involving Richard Cannon and must now voice my outrage [online comment on “Should a Former Police Officer Be Allowed to Receive Pension Benefits After Being Convicted of a Crime?”]. Should a police officer who has been convicted of any crime during the period of his career as an upholder of the law be stripped of his pension? Without question — YES! Should a convicted child molester/police officer, one who has admitted his heinous acts, receive his pension? The answer to that is a no-brainer: NO! Police personnel, those who are entrusted to ensure our safety from the bad guys, are without question not exempt at any time to break the law. A resolution for an oath of office by The International Association of Chiefs of Police was recently recommended, and I quote: “On my honor I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for my actions. I will always uphold the constitution, my community and the agency I serve.” The Police & Fire Pension Fund trustee board of the city of Jacksonville and the editorial staff of our only daily paper, The Florida Times-Union, disagree. The PFPF seems to be only interested in protecting their own healthy pensions. The T-U editors and their handpicked respondents are either sadly deluded, or there’s another agenda at work of which perhaps the community is unaware. Their conclusion was that as long as the perverted behavior was committed while Cannon was off-duty, those psychologically destructive acts against children don’t count. A police officer is never off-duty as far as conscience and morality is concerned, as it should be for all of us. Anyone with a sense of decency should be disgusted. Anyone with a sense of morality should be offended, not only by Richard Cannon’s behavior, but by the PFPF who, in effect, awarded him his cushy pension and dismissed his perversions. Barbara Kiersh Jacksonville

who voted to reinstate his pension pretty much just patted him on the back and said, “Everything you’ve done is OK!” It’s sick, and something needs to be done about it. Laws need to be changed, people kicked out of the PFPF if need be, but we cannot allow things like this to happen, and then sit back and wonder why these things continue. If push comes to shove, the victims should sue him and make sure he gets nothing. It’s what he deserves. Hillary R. Byrd Jacksonville

Second Amendment Levels Playing Field

There is no guaranteed right to vote in the United States Constitution, but there is a guaranteed right to keep and bear arms, so if time and progress have invalidated the Second Amendment, as Greg Bell maintains [“The Second Amendment Is Invalid,” Feb. 27], then it would be permissible to make the same statement about the right to vote. Somehow, I don’t think Mr. Bell would agree. In fact, the gap between the smallest and greatest weapons available today, such as between handguns and nuclear weapons, is a far greater reason for more potent assault weapons, etc., to be available to the ordinary citizen. They can help level the playing field between government forces and insurgents, if it ever comes to that. In no way does the Second Amendment limit itself to 18th-century technology as Mr. Bell avers, and most of the rest of his assertions are as bogus. Roderick T. Beaman Jacksonville

Supreme Court Upheld Rights

I think the graphic is perfect for this opinion. Not only are the cases blanks, but they are spent blanks [online comment on “The Second Amendment Is Invalid,” Feb. 27]. I don’t think the author has a grasp of history, has read the Federalist Papers, or reads rulings from the Supreme Court. In Heller, the court recognized the right of citizens to own firearms for self-protection. In McDonald, it was applied to the states. Neither case mentioned deer hunting. And the obligatory statement about his family owns guns, he has friends who own guns, probably has a best friend who owns guns. But would you let your sister marry one? Braley Carroll Jacksonville

Something Needs to Be Done

I recently read this article and was taken aback [“The Last Blue Straw,” Feb. 27]. I know that we are lied to and cheated by the people put in place to help and protect us on a daily basis, but this takes it to a whole new level. Richard Cannon was a police officer, 24/7. Whether he had that badge on or not, he had an obligation to serve and protect. He did the opposite. He has ruined these poor victims’ childhoods. How does this even out? He and his family get more than $1 million for him to rot in prison, and these children get to live with these terrible memories for the rest of their lives. And the reason it can be this way? He wasn’t on the job at the time. So what they’re saying is, as a police officer, as long as you don’t do horrific things at work, you can be a hideous, law-breaking monster outside of work, and it’ll all work out for you. So now we have a horrible excuse for a man who, despite the fact that his job was to protect the same people he victimized, is going to be making quite a bit of money (to me, at least) over the next 30 years, and his victims’ taxes will be paying for it. The three board members

Disable Cellphones in Cars

It seems like we always have to find different things to do while we are driving a car rather than actually drive the car [online comment on “A Major Distraction for Minor Drivers,” Feb. 6]. We are either reaching for and drinking that soda or our Starbucks drink, or we are adjusting the radio or changing CDs, or we are putting on makeup or shaving or, now, we are texting or calling someone on our cellphones. In regard to texting and calling, maybe we should require cellphones to have a chip in them that can detect if a car engine is running within so many feet and block the cellphone. The only function available would be 911 emergency calls. The worst case would be that you wouldn’t get that text or call until you were either out of that running car or the engine was off. Doesn’t sound like it should be that hard to do. Don Nolan Jacksonville MARCH 13-19, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 5

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News City Money Shuffle Remember last fall when Mayor Alvin Brown’s office was working to balance the budget and ended up turning off streetlights and cutting back on mowing on city property? Now, the mayor’s office has been able to find about $1.5 million from last year’s budget and has resumed those projects and added some more. The mayor also wants to reimburse Sheriff’s Office employees for educational costs. In addition, Brown is proposing almost $500,000 to boost economic development in Northwest Jacksonville and near Jacksonville International Airport.

Weinstein Waves Goodbye Mike Weinstein is leaving State Attorney Angela Corey’s Office March 15. Weinstein served in the Florida House and made unsuccessful bids for the state Senate and mayor of Jacksonville. He told The Florida Times-Union that he promised Corey he’d stay for her first term; now that she’s been re-elected, it’s time to move on. Weinstein was the State Attorney’s Office executive director. As an assistant state attorney, he focused on economic crimes. He was executive director for former State Attorney Ed Austin in the 1980s. He also served as Jacksonville Economic Development Commission’s executive director, president of Jacksonville Super Bowl Host Committee and president of Take Stock in Children. He said he hasn’t determined if he will run for office.

Pell Grant Petition Randy Durden is angry with FSCJ officials. He and other students received a bill demanding repayment of Pell grants. After posting the issue on iPetition.com (bit. ly/FSCJpetition), some 450 people have signed the complaint about the college’s demand for payment. Durden, enrolled in FSCJ’s culinary program, said the letter asked for $1,600; he thinks the school should repay the government the $4.2 million, not the students.

What Big Teeth You Have! Just when we thought it was OK to swim in the ocean, Ocearch found a 2,000-pound, 14-and-a-half-foot great white shark, which they tagged and released near the mouth of the St. Johns River on March 3. Researchers named the shark Lydia and said it was the first great white ever caught, studied and released in the Southeastern United States. The catch occurred during a two-week expedition in early March to study and tag great whites. Earlier this year, two others came close to our coast, the 16-foot, 3,500-pound Mary Lee and the 14-foot, 2,300-pound Genie. The non-profit organization, ocearch.org, tracks sharks to study their breeding and birthing habits.

The JaxPort board is expected to make its decision soon — possibly in April — to name the next CEO of JaxPort. Photo: Dennis Ho

Who Will Fill the JaxPort Post?

Next CEO faces maritime and political challenges

n paper, it looks like a good job: CEO of a major seaport, a six-figure salary and lots of perks. But the successor to JaxPort’s recently departed top executive Paul Anderson will face a host of problems, from growing the port to deepening the harbor to fixing a navigation hazard in the St. Johns River to steering through political challenges. Nancy Rubin, a JaxPort spokesperson, said executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, based in Chicago, is accepting applicants and is expected to present a short list of candidates, possibly at the board’s April meeting. She said she has no idea how many candidates the search firm will bring to the board. Once the board decides, it will negotiate a salary with the new CEO. Who will the JaxPort board choose to grapple with those challenges? State Rep. Lake Ray, R-Jacksonville, president of First Coast Manufacturers Association, has been actively campaigning for the post. The port’s interim CEO, Roy Schleicher, said he would like to be considered. Another port official, Eric Green, has been mentioned as a possible candidate. Former state Rep. Mike Weinstein, who’s resigning from the State Attorney’s Office in mid-March, said he will not apply for the job, despite rumors about his interest. Ray, 56, has the support of the majority of the Jacksonville City Council, on which he served from 1999 to 2007 before becoming a state representative in 2008. Eleven Republican members of the 19-person City Council signed a letter asking Gov. Rick Scott to use his influence to appoint Ray to the post.

The governor appoints three members to the JaxPort board, and the mayor appoints four members. Neither, however, can appoint the new CEO. “Lake has shown through his many endeavors that he is a visionary leader who can help forge consensus and lead people to successful resolutions,” the letter stated. “I am honored that so many of the City Councilmembers are supporting me for the position at JaxPort,” Ray wrote in an email to Folio Weekly. “Their support demonstrates that they respect my professional qualifications coupled with political experience related to ports, economic development, transportation and logistics at the city and state.” City Councilmember John Crescimbeni, a Democrat, said he was unaware of the letter mailed to the governor until he read about it in the newspaper. Ray said he contacted some of the JPA board members in mid-December, before Anderson left the post, to express his interest in the job. “I have deliberately had no other contact with them concerning the position since early December,” he said. “I have had no contact with the search agency and do not know anyone there to my knowledge.” When asked if he would have to give up his post in the state House, where he serves as Joint Legislative Auditing Committee chairman, vice chairman of the Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee and vice chairman of Transportation & Highway Safety Committee, Ray said, “It would be premature and inappropriate to have that conversation at this time.”

General Counsel Cindy Laquidara said she has not been asked by Ray, JaxPort or the City Council to research the question. “The state representative is a part-time job; the CEO is typically not an [elected] office, but I would have to do a complete analysis.” Just prior to the start of the 2013 legislative session, Ray lobbied in Washington for swift federal actions for port improvements. Ray has filed a bill in the Legislature mandating that the state spend at least $50 million a year on ports starting in July 2013, with an ultimate goal of $250 million a year. Ray has been one of the leading port proponents in the Legislature, claiming improved ports will bring trade and jobs to Florida. In 2012, Ray testified for the prosecution in the federal bribery trial against former JaxPort Chairman Tony Nelson, who is serving a 40-month prison sentence on convictions for bribery, money-laundering, mail fraud and lying to the FBI. Ray testified that he complained to the FBI about Nelson exerting pressure in 2006 to try to force him to hire a company with which Nelson was involved. Ray told The Florida Times-Union that Nelson’s company lost its contract with the port. As a civil engineer, Ray has experience doing business with ports. He served as president of Harbor Engineering from 1993-2003, was a vice president of Halcrow from 2003-2010 and a principal of Lake Ray & Associates. JaxPort is suing Halcrow Inc. and two other companies, W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co. and Thompson Engineering Co., for alleged failure of paving work at the $149 million MARCH 13-19, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 7

News Dames Point Terminal in 2007. The federal court suit was filed in November. Ray said he was involved in the design of the project, which called for the use of rolled compacted concrete. He said he was not involved in the decision to substitute asphalt for concrete or to use a road material made from power plant ash. Ray said Halcrow no longer exists. He said he left the firm about two years ago around the time it was sold. A 12-year veteran at the port, Roy Schleicher finished second in the national search when Anderson was selected two years ago. He previously served as the authority’s executive vice president. Another candidate reported to be interested in the job is Eric Green, JaxPort’s senior director of government and external affairs. Green did not reply to an email sent to his office about the post. He previously served in high-level administrative posts in the State Attorney’s Office and the Mayor’s Office. Green was promoted to JaxPort senior director in 2006. One of the men rumored to want the job, former state representative, former mayoral aide and state Senate candidate Mike Weinstein, said the process of selecting a new head of JaxPort had become too politicized and he wouldn’t apply for the position. Weinstein said the port really doesn’t need anyone with port experience, because JaxPort doesn’t really operate the port. It leases space to other companies to do port business. What JaxPort needs, he said, is a real estate expert. While not campaigning for the position, Weinstein said he would consider serving as the director on an interim basis if he were asked. Many years ago, Weinstein said, he was a finalist for the top job of running the port, finishing second. What’s ahead for the port? A plan to deepen the channel to 47 feet, so that larger cargo ships

can load and unload goods in JaxPort once the Panama Canal widening is completed. Gov. Scott has put $36 million in his proposed budget to make repairs to Mile Point, a dangerous section of the St. Johns River, with strong currents. The governor’s budget calls for $288 million in seaport infrastructure improvements at the state’s 15 public ports. The last person in the port CEO position, Anderson, stayed only 23 months before leaving for a similar post in Tampa, with a higher salary and more stability. When JaxPort hired Anderson in January 2011 he seemed like the perfect candidate. He had experience as a Federal Maritime Commission member and lobbyist for JM Family Enterprises and was comfortable working in Tallahassee and Washington. The board made him the highest-paid port executive in Florida, shelling out an annual salary of $320,000. He now makes $350,000 a year as the Tampa Port Authority director. Anderson angered JaxPort Board member Reginald Gaffney and then-state Rep. Weinstein when he told Gulftainer Co. Ltd that its concept for a new $250-million cargo terminal on Blount Island didn’t fit in with the port’s future plans. Peter Richards, Gulftainer Group manager director, said he was surprised and disappointed by the port’s response. “It was a case of ‘No, we don’t want you,’ ” he told the Jacksonville Business Journal. Anderson also complained about the instability at JaxPort, where appointments made by the mayor and governor kept changing the leadership of the board. “I had five board chairmen in 18 months,” Anderson told the Business Journal, adding he believed the Tampa Port Authority had something else he wanted: “a stable board.” Ron Word rword@folioweekly.com

All Wet, Make That Dry Jacksonville will no longer vie to host the 2016 Olympic swimming trials – competing cities have much larger arenas. The city has determined that it would lose some 3,000 seats with the addition of a temporary pool, dropping the number available to spectators to 12,000. Other competitors, like Indianapolis and San Antonio, boast domes considerably bigger – which accommodate more paying customers. “There are things like venue size that are out of our control,” Alan Verlander, executive director of Jacksonville sports and entertainment, told The Florida Times-Union.

Bouquets & Brickbats Bouquets to University of North Florida physical therapy students Cameron Johnson and David Eldridge for working with 9-year-old Tim Cameron, who is training for a 5K run on his running prosthesis. The boy lost his left leg before he was a month old. Johnson and Eldridge, roommates at UNF, have been training Tim since October. Brickbats to the city of Jacksonville’s Public Works Department for knowing about a water intrusion problem around the Main Library’s windows and skylights since 2010 and not doing anything about it. Public Works Director Jim Robinson told the council’s Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee that a city consultant did a lengthy study on the issue, but doesn’t know who’ll pay the $1.4 million repair cost. The lead firm, the Auchter Co., has gone out of business. Bouquets to Dan Richardson and Florida State College at Jacksonville administrators for implementing a campus-wide smoking ban. Richardson, human resources associate vice president, said the ban, which went into effect March 1, “was designed to provide a safe, clean and healthy environment in and around all our property in the college.” Neither Jacksonville University nor University of North Florida has a campus-wide smoking ban; both do restrict smoking to certain areas.

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Strange things happen on March 17. Beer turns green. People start talking like the Lucky Charms leprechaun. Corned beef and cabbage show up on local sports bars’ menus. For one day, Northeast Florida residents – regardless of their true ancestry – pretend to be Irish. While many folks couldn’t imagine celebrating St. Patrick’s Day without tossing back some pints of Guinness or shots of Jameson at a local Irish pub (or facsimile thereof), alcohol isn’t a requirement. In fact, I’ve come up with 17 ways to get in the spirit – without spirits. From St. Patrick’s Day parades and Lord of the Dance to the St. Patty’s Day 5K and Hooters’ green bikini contest, St. Patrick’s Day events in and around the area are as plentiful as U2’s hits and Daniel Day-Lewis’ Oscar-worthy performances, which just proves the old adage from my favorite writer, Anonymous: “There are only two kinds of people in the world: The Irish and those who wish they were.” Go to folioweekly.com/specktator to see the list.

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Photos: Yvonne Lozano

ree Art Friday is a relatively new phenomenon that’s rapidly gaining strength as a worldwide movement. From Detroit to Atlanta and from Brisbane, Australia, to Tel Aviv, Israel, artists around the globe leave pieces on street corners, light posts, park benches and bus stops. Each creation — ranging in size and medium — is free to the first passerby who finds it.

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Last August, Yvonne Lozano began the Free Art Friday Jacksonville Chapter (FAFJAX). Lozano, known for her colorful paintings of faceless children and “Dingo” the dog, has been leaving original works of her art each Friday and then dropping hints through social media outlets like Instagram and Twitter. “It can be quick sketches on paper, handpainted items like empty latex paint cans, and other times, it’s full-blown, large-scale canvas works,” Lozano said of the pieces she leaves. “Recently, I’ve been dropping two versions of my 2013 YCL art calendars wherever I go. “I like to keep all the subject matter happy, humorous, uplifting and/or with a message of love. The art drops are a random act of kindness — a way to connect random people to the arts in Jacksonville, so keeping with the theme of ‘kindness’ seems to work well for me.” Two years ago, Lozano got wind of the international phenomenon through Chicago Free Art Hunt artist Patrick Skoff ’s Facebook page. “It sparked my curiosity as to who this guy was. At the time, I was racking my brain on how to use art to impact the masses,” Lozano said. “After seeing what Patrick did with his Art Hunts, which was [to] take his art out of the galleries and use social media to connect people with what he was doing and make it almost like a game, he managed to reach way more new and different people than going the traditional route.” Lozano’s work with Free Art Friday has sparked interest from other artists. Over the past few months, Koula Redmond, a local ceramicist with a studio at CoRK, has made a half-dozen or so drops of handmade vases and mugs around her Riverside neighborhood. “My involvement in FAF is pretty unofficial — perhaps as is the FAF movement,” Redmond said. “I use the Instagram/Twitter hashtag [#fafjax and #freeartfriday] and converse with Yvonne, but that’s about it.” Redmond says she was inspired to get involved in Free Art Fridays after seeing Lozano’s social media posts. “The world is harsh and can be really negative,” Redmond said. “It’s nice to be able to add an element of whimsy and surprise for someone else to stumble upon. I participate because giving something that has great meaning to me away to a random soul just feels good.” Local photographer John Shippee also became involved in FAFJAX after seeing posts from Lozano. He’s made drops consisting of postcards with images he’s taken around Jacksonville. Shippee says there are a few reasons he takes part in the movement. “First, I got really excited when I found a piece by Yvonne and wanted to be able to share that with someone else,” Shippee said. “Second, it’s a great way to share my art with other people who wouldn’t otherwise know about me or what I do. Third, it’s like a little treasure hunt. I like the idea that someone else may have found a piece that I left and may now have it on display in their home.” While some artists in the FAF movement stick around to see who finds the art and what the reaction is, Lozano prefers to drop it and leave. “There’s always the possibility that the 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 13-19, 2013

art goes unnoticed or gets ignored, thrown away or damaged,” Lozano said. “Part of the point of the project is for a random act of kindness, love and art to be shared with random people, so if I’m there monitoring the art, I could start feeling separation anxiety, worry about who’s going to find it or who doesn’t find it,” she said. “In other words, influencing the outcome.” That doesn’t mean Lozano’s work goes unnoticed. “I’ve gotten emailed with reactions where someone was visiting their sick father at a hospital and stumbled over one of the works, and it brought a little brightness to an otherwise gloomy day,” she said. “I get tagged a lot on Instagram and Twitter and messaged on Facebook by people who find my work and their gratitude for the project. I also get lots of commentary from other artists who’ve been looking for ways to connect with the masses outside of traditional galleries and venues.” Instagram user kalaswagsoright found Lozano’s painting of a Chihuahua on a parking meter on Broad Street and posted, “I deft [definitely] felt like a little kid on Christmas haha! Soon my room will be filled with your art if I’m lucky!” Instagram user atomheartmutha found a small Dingo painting at Morning Glory Christian Fellowship and wrote, “I was in the area and slightly bored so I went after it. And almost missed it!” People who are searching for FAFJAX pieces and have yet to find an original piece of work by Lozano also message her. Instagram user therubear wrote, “Blasted!!! Why is it so far away?!?! I must perfect my disapparating skills!!!!” Instagram user lizgrebe saw a post that a calendar was posted on a sign on her street. After her roommate went to see if it was there, she wrote, “My roomie went to check, someone grabbed it.” “Free Art Friday Jacksonville is just an extension of my public and social art project that I call OPERATION: Bring Art to the People [OBAP],” Lozano said. “It’s an effort to connect random people to the power and influence of art through random art drops. Since Free Art Friday is an international effort with a similar mindset, I was more than happy to join the party and front the FAFJAX chapter.” When asked why she thinks public art is such an important subject, Lozano is more than happy to elaborate. “It seems that the lack of arts education and appreciation in our school system leaves many people disconnected from the art scene, and they don’t understand the importance and impact the arts has on a vibrant and healthy community. “Not only does a well-supported art and cultural scene have an enormous impact on the quality of life for the people in a community, it also helps generate extra revenue through taxes, business growth, real estate values and job creation — just to

name a few,” she said. “There have been plenty of studies done that show the positive impact that studying the creative arts has on a student’s academic progress.” The artists involved in FAFJAX do so with money out of their own pockets. Lozano accepts donations through her website (yclart.com) to help offset the costs of her endeavor. “Many people don’t realize that artists, in general, work for free unless someone commissions them to make something or if they sell a piece of art,” she said. “Right now, I’m a full-time artist so every sale, whether it be a fine art print or the purchase of an original work, goes to help with the basic life necessities like food and shelter and also to fund OBAP.” Lozano says that part of her philosophy surrounding OPERATION: Bring Art to the People and its subset, Free Art Friday Jacksonville, is not only to connect to people who can’t afford art, but to connect those who can but just don’t realize it’s within their means. “It’s opening a line of communication between the art world and everybody else.” Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com

Violet Skinner (Instagram user atomheartmutha) and her boyfriend Ryan Bartlewski both found artwork left by Yvonne Lozano on Free Art Friday. Photos: Dennis Ho

facebook.com/FAFjax twitter.com/@fafjax, #fafjax, #freeartfriday instagram/yclart

Photos: Walter Coker and Dennis Ho

FREE ART FRIDAY

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THE ARTISTS

KOULA REDMOND koularedmond.com facebook.com/KoulaRedmondCeramics twitter.com/ kupiaki_

Koula will be at Jacksonville Fine Arts Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21 Boone Park, 3700 St. Johns Ave., Avondale shoppesofavondale.com/jacksonville_fine_arts_festival

JOHN SHIPPEE johnshippeephotography.com facebook.com/JohnShippeePhotography twitter.com/johnshippee

Shippee is a Jacksonville-based photographer specializing in concert, event and HDR photography.

YVONNE LOZANO yclart.com facebook.com/ArtByYCL twitter.com:yclart

Lozanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio is open for First Wednesday Art Walk April 3. Upstairs, Art Center II Studios, 229 Hogan St., Downtown As a One Spark creator (#421), she will showcase a socially engaging public art project called I AM JAX (#IMJAX) at Hemming Plaza Skyway. One Spark is April 17-21. facebook.com/IMJacksonville

Yvonne Lozano places one of her paintings on Edgewood Avenue in Murray Hill on a recent Free Art Friday. Lozano leaves her contact information on each piece (Twitter and Instagram handle: YCLART). Photo: Walter Coker

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he early morning’s chilly weather didn’t stop more than 17,000 people from gathering downtown to participate in the 36th annual Gate River Run. Post-race festivities included a live band, a runners’ expo, bananas, muffins, chocolate milk, pizza and beer. Text and photos by S. Carson Howell

1. Liz Holy, Terri Leach, Sarah Duffy, Kate Richardson, Liz Wendell 2. Josh Dillaberry 3. Aram and Megan Chaghatzbanian 4. Christopher, Caitlyn, Stacie and Chris Cohick 5. Kira Taulbee, Jeff Garza 6. Robert, Dawn and Suzan O’Gorman 7. Vanessa Maxwell 8. Eric Kratz 9. Jim and Rebecca Berhalter, Kathy Cox, Lisa Koehler 10. Robert and Vicky Pugh 11. Erik and Kacey Anderson 12. Cynthia Berrian-Moreland 13. Sam Updike, Mary Hulihan, Shari Obrentz 14. Stephanie Bunch, Kyle Varnes 15. Makayla Coleman 16. Britney Desser, Pilar Walker, Justine Brinkley 17. Ben Arnold and Melissa Gross-Arnold 18. Jenny Barton, Nicole Ocoro

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Our Picks Reasons to leave the house this week

PROGRESSIVE METAL PERIPHERY

Periphery seeks to keep the experimental push that began with its fi rst album and what the six-piece calls “polymetric grooves” to soaring melodies. The progressive metal outfit – guitarist Mansoor (from left), bassist Adam “Nolly” Getgood, guitarist Jake Bowen, vocalist Spencer Sotelo, guitarist Mark Holcomb and drummer Matt Halpern – hails from D.C. They saw their 2012 effort, “Periphery II: This Time It’s Personal,” hit No. 44 on Billboard’s 200; the planned followup is the concept album “Juggernaut.” Periphery hits center stage with support from Sleight of Mind and The Winter. 8 p.m. March 18, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $13, 342-2187, thestandardfl.com

FOOTBALL JACKSONVILLE SHARKS

For fans going through football withdrawal, the Jacksonville Sharks have the cure. Millionaire athletes claim they play for the love of the game – not bucks – but the semi-pro Sharks really do play for love, often working day jobs to make ends meet. The Sharks, 2011 ArenaBowl winners and three-time reigning South Division champs, play the rival Orlando Predators in a preseason game March 15. That’s the local guys’ only home contest for a month as they open the regular season with three consecutive road games before coming home April 12. 8 p.m. March 15 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $12-$133, 621-0700, jaxsharks.com

FAMILY YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!

ELECTRONIC ROCK AWOLNATION

Frontman Aaron Bruno (pictured) told the Gainesville Sun earlier this month that he thought Awolnation’s hit “Sail” had lyrics that “spoke to listeners,” but he didn’t expect the commercial success it’s received. Billboard just reported the hit single from the album “Megalithic Symphony” jumped to 2.9 million U.S. streams online — it’s been in the Top 10 on rock charts 40 weeks. Now, the electronic rock band from L.A. hits locally with support from Blondfire and Mother Mother. 8 p.m. March 16, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $25 (SRO), 209-0399, pvconcerthall.com

With costumed characters Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex in their funky colors joining DJ Lance Rock, “Yo Gabba Gabba!” has been preschoolers’ favorite since its 2007 debut on Nick Jr. The San Diego Union-Tribune says the quirky show’s also “embraced by hipster parents and college students” for its cameos with stars, like Emmy nominee Jack “30 Rock” McBrayer. “Get the Sillies Out!” tour features Super Music Friends and Dancey Dance. 6 p.m. March 22 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., $25-$45, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com

COUNTRY KATIE ARMIGER

Independent country musician Katie Armiger released her fourth studio album, “Fall Into Me,” in January and celebrated when the song “Better in a Black Dress” became her first Top 40 hit single. The New York Times called her sound “less processed” than most modern Nashville country, “relying on chugging guitars and foot-stamping beats.” Katie Armiger & Friends’ Special Day for Special Olympics includes family events, Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville and The Roar cheerleaders. 2-6 p.m. March 23 at The Palace Saloon, 117 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, free with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics of Nassau County, 491-3332, talentsandtriumphs.com Photo: Stephen Shepherd

POST-HARDCORE PIERCE THE VEIL

The Fuentes brothers – frontman Vic and drummer Mike – at the heart of the San Diego post-hardcore quartet have the band hitting its stride. With lead guitarist Tony Perry and bassist Jaime Preciado, Pierce the Veil’s third album, “Collide with the Sky,” dropped in 2012, opened No. 12 on Billboard’s 200 and earned a four out of five star review from the Alternative Press. PTV lands in Jacksonville with Memphis May Fire, Letlive and Issues. 7 p.m. March 21, Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $18, 223-9850, brewstersmegaplex.com

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Film star Julie Adams acted with Elvis, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Rock Hudson and the Creature during a film and TV career spanning seven decades. Photo: Courtesy Julie Adams

‘Creature’ Endures

Star Julie Adams visits for 3-D screening, shares her thoughts on her career and a memorable monster movie CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON 3-D 7 p.m. March 16; Q&A with star Julie Adams follows Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points Tickets: $15 359-0049, sunraycinema.com

here was a time — between the mid-1920s to roughly 1960 — when Universal Studios cranked out some of the most distinctive and memorable monster movies in filmmaking history. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Frankenstein” and “The Wolf Man” were among Universal’s most recognizable releases, each with their own Gothic charm and iconic anti-heroes. But 1954’s “Creature from the Black Lagoon” remains the crown jewel of the “Universal Monsters” dynasty. Part sci-fi adventure, part campy horror flick, “Creature” centers on a geologist expedition that runs into a Gill Man, who dwells in the dark waters of the titular lagoon. Shot in part in Wakulla Springs and near Palatka, “Creature” was originally filmed in 3-D, which led to substandard 2-D reproductions over the years. Sun-Ray Cinema is bringing the 3-D version back for a single screening this week. Special guest Julie Adams, who played bathing beauty/scientist Kay Lawrence, will introduce the film and answer questions after the screening. Adams recently took the time to answer a few of our questions before making the trek back to the swampy terrain where she shot her most famous feature. Folio Weekly: You’ve worked with Elvis, Jimmy Stewart and a guy in a sea monster suit. Who did you like best? Julie Adams: It’s a tough choice, but I’d have to say Jimmy Stewart. I loved working with him in “Bend of the River” back in the ’50s at Universal. I had another opportunity to work with him again nearly 20 years later, playing his wife on “The Jimmy Stewart Show.” He was one of the greatest stars who ever lived, and he was also a lovely human being. F.W.: After “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” did you feel like you’d be typecast as a “scream queen”? And are you happy with the course 18 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 13-19, 2013

your career took following that film? J.A.: I didn’t worry about being typecast, and I enjoyed working on “Creature.” I never worked in the sequels and never played another part like Kay Lawrence. I’ve played lots of other roles on film and television that I’m quite proud of, but for some reason, Kay resonates with fans. I like to think that’s because Kay is not just pretty, she’s also

mâché cave set. I opened my eyes with a start and the director yelled, “Cut!” I only had a small scrape on my forehead but, of course, the studio called a nurse in and the publicity department was not far behind taking pictures. One photo with Ben in his Creature suit and other cast members looking over me solicitously has become one of the more indelible behind-the-scenes moments from the film.

I think it’s a really good movie that has captured fans’ imagination. It delves into science, evolution and also delivers plenty of suspense and scary moments. intelligent and strong-willed. I’ve even met little girls who have told me that they want to grow up to be a scientist because of my role in that movie. That makes me feel good. F.W.: What attracted you to “Creature”? J.A.: I was under contract at Universal Studios back then. Therefore, I didn’t audition for the role; I was assigned to the movie by the studio to play Kay Lawrence. I thought it was a good script by Harry Essex and Arthur A. Ross. Jack Arnold was also a magnificent director who made every shot interesting, helping the cast led by Richard Carlson make a fantastic story believable. Ben Chapman and Ricou Browning were also amazing in their portrayals of the Gill Man. F.W.: What was the most challenging aspect of fi lming “Creature”? J.A.: When production got delayed while the studio tried to come up with the best look for the Creature, the production schedule moved from the end of summer to the fall. It got pretty cold for some of us who had to be in a bathing suit for half of the picture. One morning on the cave set, someone forgot to heat the tank that Ben Chapman and I were supposed to emerge from in the Creature’s underwater lair. I was unconscious in his arms, trying hard not to shiver. Ben’s goggles fogged up, and he accidentally bumped my head on the papier-

F.W.: What was most fun about the fi lm? J.A.: I loved my scientific dialogue about the mysterious claw, near the beginning of the movie in the scene at the aquarium. It was fun to play a character that was smart and knew her stuff about ichthyology. F.W.: “Creature” is annually on critics’ best fi lms of all-time lists (Rolling Stone magazine, Empire magazine, etc.). What is it about the fi lm that holds up over time? J.A.: I think it’s a really good movie that has captured fans’ imagination. It delves into science, evolution and also delivers plenty of suspense and scary moments. I like it particularly because there is an element of sympathy for the Creature. He has human qualities that we can relate to. He didn’t go looking for people — they invaded his territory. F.W.: Who should play you in the film adaptation of your autobiography “The Lucky Southern Star: Reflections From The Black Lagoon”? J.A.: I don’t know — a talented newcomer might be nice. Nothing would be more fun right now than seeing my memoir come to life on the big or small screen. Re-enacted scenes from “Creature” would certainly be a delight to see for enthusiasts of that film. John E. Citrone themail@folioweekly.com

Movies The Grand Illusion

Old-school magician battles new-style trickster in a predictable but playful parody THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE ***@

Rated PG-13

he Incredible Burt Wonderstone” is a clever allegory for our ever-changing world. Consider: The famous magical team of Burt (Steve Carell) and Anton (Steve Buscemi) are forced to split when a newer, younger and more daring act usurps their lofty perch. That act, the so-called future of magic Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), risks his life in a popular series

magicians might be eccentric outcasts, but Scardino revels in the skill, intricacy and craftsmanship of their work. He also has fun with bits that go wrong and right, and stays on theme with affection for older tricks while embracing the new and exciting concepts true magicians are bringing to the fore. Story-wise, “Burt Wonderstone” is simplistic. Much of Burt’s character arc is predictable, but Carell, skilled comedian that he is, keeps the film spirited and fun. Similar to his appeal on “The Office,” there’s something

Many magicians might be eccentric outcasts, but Scardino revels in the skill, intricacy and craftsmanship of their work. of extreme stunts that can only loosely be called magic. We live in a world — for better or worse — in which what’s old, like Burt and Anton, gets boring quicker than ever. When something new, like Steve Gray, the Internet, easy-pay tolls and cellphones are available, we’re ready to snatch ’em and run. To a large extent, there’s nothing wrong with this. But one thing “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” gets right is that the new fad might knock the old power down, but that doesn’t mean the establishment will leave without a fight. And so the arrogant, womanizing, mullet-rocking, velvet-suit-wearing Burt picks himself up and fights to get back in the game. An old dog can learn new tricks, after all. He has help: His mentor Rance (Alan Arkin) reignites Burt’s passion for magic, and Burt’s relationship with his assistant/token love interest Jane (Olivia Wilde) helps him retain focus. His goal: Impress casino owner Doug Munny (James Gandolfini) in a comedy showcase and win a five-year contract to perform at Doug’s new hotel. Director Don Scardino (“30 Rock”) is both affectionate toward and having fun at the expense of the magic community. Many

about Carell’s innocent obliviousness that makes him likeable even when we can’t stand him. Side note: Carell said in interviews that he learned basic card tricks and some sleight of hand, but didn’t get anywhere near as good as the real Vegas pros. What’s odd, though, is Steve Gray, who’s sort of a next-generation Criss Angel. Carrey is not the problem: He gets all the over-the-top laughs he can out of the material. The character, though, doesn’t really do magic or illusions. We’re supposed to accept it as magic when the self-proclaimed “brain rapist” doesn’t urinate for 12 days and sleeps on hot coals, but really that’s just self-torture and mutilation. He’s a masochist, not a magician, and as a result, the threat to Burt’s livelihood lacks credibility. Magicians, we learn from the film, should be inspired by “a sense of awe, wonderment and that anything is possible,” and as an audience we want to feel the same when watching magicians. Admittedly, we don’t quite feel that way watching “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” but we do like that it’s genuinely funny and charming, as all good magicians must be. Dan Hudak themail@folioweekly.com

Magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) fight to retain their spot as kings of the Las Vegas strip in “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” directed by Don Scardino. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures

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Movies

Victor (Colin Farrell) and Beatrice (Noomi Rapace) plan their revenge on a New York City crime boss in “Dead Man Down,” directed by Niels Arden Oplev. Photo: John Baer, Film District

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21 AND OVER **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Straight-A college student Jeff Chang (Justin Chon) has his 21st birthday the night before his medical school interview. Chang’s two best friends turn what was supposed to be a time of sober study into an evening of debauchery. ARGO ***G Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Beach Blvd. In this Best Picture winner at the Oscars, Ben Affleck directs and stars as CIA operative Tony Mendez, acknowledged as the agency’s top agent when it comes to “exfiltration,” the art of extracting people caught in places they cannot escape. BEAUTIFUL CREATURES ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Hollywood River City Young Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich) wants to get out of his onehorse town, preferably with his new squeeze Lena (Alice Englert). There are some eerie secrets to reveal first. THE CALL Rated R • Opens March 15 When 911 operator Jordan Turner (Halle Berry) gets a call from Casey Welson (Abigail Breslin), a girl who’s just been abducted, she has to face a man from her past to save the young girl. DARK SKIES *G@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues In this supernatural thriller, a suburban family witnesses some disturbing stuff that only gets worse.

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ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH 3D *G@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. In this computer-animated adventure, Scorch Supernova (Brendan Fraser) is an astronaut who defends the alien planet Baab against the villainous Gen. Shanker (William Shatner). A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. In the fifth installment of the “Die Hard” series, badass cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) goes to Moscow because he thinks his son Jack needs his help. The father and son end up trying to stop bad guys from stealing nuclear weapons, and the McClanes together are seriously capable badasses. Yippee ki-yay, Mother Russia. HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) have become the ultimate vigilantes, hellbent on retribution. They don’t know they’ve become the hunted – up against an evil far greater than any ol’ witch ... their own past. IDENTITY THIEF *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Unlimited funds allow Diana (Melissa McCarthy) to live the good life in South Florida. There’s only one problem: The ID she’s using to finance this lifestyle reads “Sandy Bigelow Patterson” (Jason Bateman), a man who lives halfway across the country. The real Sandy has a week to hunt down the con artist before his life comes crashing down around him. THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE Rated PG-13 • Opens March 15 Reviewed in this issue.

DEAD MAN DOWN **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Noomi Rapace stars as Beatrice, a woman seeking revenge on a New York City crime boss (Terrence Howard). The mobster’s right-hand man, Victor (Colin Farrell), also wants revenge on the guy when the boss’ order gets his wife and daughter killed. Beatrice blackmails Victor, and they bond over their desire for revenge.

JACK THE GIANT SLAYER **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. When he opens a gateway between our world and a race of giants, a young farmhand named Jack (Nicholas Hoult) fights for his kingdom and the love of a princess. When the giants try to reclaim the land they once lost, Jack confronts creatures he thought only existed in fairytales. Co-starring Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci and Ian McShane.

DJANGO UNCHAINED ***G Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square Disturbing and provocative – yet undeniably entertaining – Quentin Tarantino’s award-winning film blends action, comedy and drama. Starring Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz and Kerry Washington.

KAI PO CHE! ***G Not Rated • AMC Regency Cricket is a very big deal in India, and three friends are ambitious enough to cash in on its popularity by starting a cricket school. Co-starring Amit Sadh, Susant Singh Rajput and Raj Kumar Yadav. In Hindi.

THE LAST EXORCISM PART II *G@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. In the first film, Nell (Ashley Bell) was exorcized of a demon and wound up the only surviving member of her family after the haunting events. Now Nell is left to pick up the pieces and move on – until the demon comes back, with bad intentions. LIFE OF PI ***G Rated PG • Regal Avenues Pi Patel, a zookeeper’s son, survives an ocean disaster, then forms a wondrous connection with a fearsome Bengal tiger – named Richard Parker. Surviving on a 26-foot lifeboat, Pi continues his journey in the film by Oscar-winning director Ang Lee and based on the novel by Yann Martel. LINCOLN ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Regency Square, Regal Avenues Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis immerses himself in his characters; this is the latest of successful transformations. “Lincoln” focuses on the last four months of the president’s administration as he struggles to end the Civil War and ensure permanent freedom for slaves. The great cast includes Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones and James Spader. MAMA **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park After vanishing from a neighborhood, young sisters Victoria and Lilly are found alive in a rickety cabin five years later. Annabel (Jessica Chastain) tries to help them live a normal life, but she feels an evil presence has followed the girls. OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL **G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theatre, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Sun-Ray Cinema Sam Raimi directs this adventure that takes us to the Land of Oz to see how the Midwestern magician became the great wizard. Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a sketchy two-bit circus performer, is hurtled to a place where fortune and treasures abound. Then he meets Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), witches of dubious morality. Can he tell good from bad and save the land? Co-starring Zach Braff. PHANTOM *@@@ Rated R • Epic Theatre St. Augustine Demi (Ed Harris) is captain of a Cold War Soviet missile submarine who carries the fate of the human race while transporting a nuclear missile on a classified mission, which is challenged by Bruni (David Duchovny), leader of a rogue KGB group.

QUARTET ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. In this dramedy, retired musicians Wilfred Bond (Billy Connolly), Reginald Page (Tom Courtenay) and Cecily Robson (Pauline Collins) are surprised when their former singer partner, the diva Jean Horton (Maggie Smith), joins them at Beecham. SAFE HAVEN G@@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theatre, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. This romantic thriller is the story of Katie (Julianne Hough), a mysterious young woman who moves to a small North Carolina town. She gradually builds a relationship with Alex (Josh Duhamel), a widowed store owner with two children, but dark secrets arise to threaten her new life. SIDE EFFECTS ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine A seemingly upwardly-mobile New York City couple, Emily (Rooney Mara) and Martin (Channing Tatum), are starting to fall apart when Emily’s psychiatrist (Jude Law) prescribes a new drug for her mild anxiety. It’s not the drug itself that works untold wonders – it’s the damn side effects. SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. After months in a mental institution, Pat (Bradley Cooper) leaves under dubious circumstances. He meets Tiffany (Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence), a reformed slut who says she’ll help him if he’ll take dance lessons with her. SNITCH **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. John Matthews’ (Dwayne Johnson) teenaged son, who’s been convicted of a drug-related crime he didn’t commit, faces a 10year sentence. To save his son from prison, John makes a deal with the DEA to work as an undercover informant and infiltrate a drug cartel. With Benjamin Bratt and Susan Sarandon. SPRING BREAKERS **G@ Rated R • Opens March 15 Four bored college girls get stir crazy in the dorm, so they rob a restaurant to fund the spring break vaca of their dreams. When Faith (Selena Gomez), Candy (Vanessa Hudgens), Brit (Ashley Benson) and Cotty (Rachel Korine) land in jail, drug and arms dealer Alien (James Franco) bails them out and wants them to do some dirty work in exchange for the time of their lives.

College girls Candy (Vanessa Hudgens), Brit (Ashley Benson), Cotty (Rachel Korine) and Faith (Selena Gomez) are arrested for stealing money to fund their spring break vacation in “Spring Breakers,” directed by Harmony Korine. Photo: Annapurna Pictures

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Veteran 911 operator Jordan Turner (Halle Berry) attempts to save the life of an abducted young girl in “The Call,” directed by Brad Anderson. Photo: Sony Pictures WARM BODIES **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. After a zombie epidemic, R (a highly unusual zombie) encounters Julie (a human survivor), and rescues her from a zombie attack. Julie sees that R is different from the other zombies, and the two form a special relationship in their struggle for survival. WEST OF MEMPHIS **** Rated R • Regal Beach Blvd. The documentary explores the convictions of three men charged with the horrific 1993 murder of three little boys in Arkansas. Shoddy police procedure, sketchy evidence and community outrage were factors in the trial. ZERO DARK THIRTY ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Regal Beach Blvd. Overlong at 157 minutes but still an effective drama, director Kathryn Bigelow’s Oscar-winning film has struck a chord with American audiences. The focus is on CIA operative Maya (Jessica Chastain), who’s stationed in the Middle East and charged with tracking down Osama Bin Laden.

OTHER FILMS

MOVIES ON THE HOUSE In Olivier Assayas’ “Demonlover” (2002), two corporations compete for illicit 3D manga pornography, screened 7 p.m. March 14 at UNF’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free. unf.edu/moviesonthehouse POT BELLY’S CINEMA “The Master,” Oscar-winner “Searching for Sugar Man” and “Rust and Bone” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101. CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON 3-D This classic horror film is screened 7 p.m. March 16 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points. A Q&A with

star Julie Adams follows. Tickets are $15. 359-0049. sunraycinema.com WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER “Oz: The Great and Powerful: An IMAX 3D Experience” is screened along with ”The Last Reef 3D,” “Flight of the Butterflies,” ”Forces of Nature,” “Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West” and “To The Arctic 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. For fees and showtimes, call 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY

HITCHCOCK In nearly every regard, “Hitchcock” hits the mark, as a behind-the-scenes tale about Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins), the moviemaking of the era and the celebrated director’s approach to his craft and not-so-private obsessions. Director Sacha Gervasi may be overreaching, questioning if Hitchcock might have gone a little mad himself while making “Psycho.” But the film’s funny, dramatic and, perhaps most important, it gives full credit to the role Alma Reville (Helen Mirren), aka Mrs. Hitchcock, played in influencing her husband’s moviemaking choices. Mirren nearly steals the show. LIFE OF PI A family from Pondicherry, India, hitches a ride on a freighter. The son of a zookeeper, Pi Patel, survives a disaster in the Pacific Ocean and forms a surprising and wondrous connection with a fearsome Bengal tiger – who goes by the name Richard Parker. Surviving on a 26-foot lifeboat, Pi continues his journey in the magical adventure film directed by Ang Lee and based on the novel by Yann Martel. RISE OF THE GUARDIANS Dreamworks’ animated feature is based on William Joyce’s “The Guardians of Childhood” book series, featuring a League of Extraordinary Mythical Characters. The reinvention of these classic characters wastes little time establishing its vision of old friends as a band of mythical avengers; it jumps into their battle with Pitch Black.

AREA THEATERS AMELIA ISLAND Carmike 7, 1132 S. 14th St., Fernanddina Beach, 261-9867 ARLINGTON & REGENCY AMC Regency 24, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., 264-3888 BAYMEADOWS & MANDARIN Regal Avenues 20, 9525 Philips Highway, 538-3889 BEACHES Regal Beach Blvd. 18, 14051 Beach Blvd., 992-4398 FIVE POINTS Sun-Ray Cinema@5Points, 1028 Park St., 359-0047 GREEN COVE SPRINGS Clay Theatre, 326 Walnut St., 284-9012 NORTHSIDE Hollywood 14, River City Marketplace, 12884 City Center Blvd., 757-9880

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ORANGE PARK AMC Orange Park 24, 1910 Wells Road, (888) AMC-4FUN Carmike 12, 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 621-0221 SAN MARCO San Marco Theatre, 1996 San Marco Blvd., 396-4845 SOUTHSIDE Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd., 998-2122 ST. AUGUSTINE Epic Theatres, 112 Theatre Drive, 797-5757 IMAX Theater, World Golf Village, 940-IMAX Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., 829-3101

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A collective songwriting effort by Matchbox Twenty – Paul Doucette (from left), Kyle Cook, Rob Thomas and Brian Yale – on “North” was validated when the 2012 album hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts. Photo: Randall Slavin

Alternative rock juggernaut Matchbox Twenty furthers its 1990s and 2000s mega-success with 2012 album ‘North’ MATCHBOX TWENTY with MATT HIRES 7 p.m. March 17 St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine Tickets: $39.50-$75 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com

atchbox Twenty’s debut album, “Yourself or Someone Like You,” achieved a level of success that might never be repeated in musical history. Recorded for a tiny subsidiary of Atlantic Records, the unassuming 12-song set was released in October 1996 to little fanfare. But the band started plugging lead singles like “Long Day” and “Push” on accepting radio stations, which were hungry for a sound that successfully blended soaring late ’70s arena pop with angst-ridden early ’90s alternative rock. By summer 1997, when the album’s third single, “3 A.M.,” broke, “Yourself or Someone Like You” had been certified gold. By fall, it went platinum, and by 1998, it went multiplatinum in five far-flung countries. In 1999, Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Brian Yale, Kyle Cook and Adam Gaynor settled in to record the album’s much-anticipated follow-up. But “Smooth,” lead singer Thomas’ electrifying one-off with Carlos Santana, became a megahit, eventually winning three Grammys and being voted by Billboard as the second-best rock song of the last 50 years. That drove “Yourself or Someone Like You” to more than 10 million copies sold, earning the RIAA’s elite Diamond Award. But Matchbox Twenty never suffered the downward decline many critics expected. Its second studio album sold four million copies; its third, 1.4 million; and the fourth, 2012’s “North,” became Matchbox Twenty’s first to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Charts. Folio Weekly chatted with lead guitarist Kyle Cook about maintaining that level of success and

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writing in a truly collaborative fashion. Folio Weekly: Has the current tour been going well, Kyle? Kyle Cook: The audiences have been crazy. There’s definitely a lot of anticipation because it’s been five or six years since we’ve toured the United States. F.W.: Given the band’s roots in Florida, are you all looking forward to returning? K.C.: Everything came together in Orlando, so there’s a lot of nostalgia surrounding coming back. It really hearkens back to our early days of watching the fan base grow. It’s going to be fun. F.W.: Was the massive success for “Yourself or Someone Like You” a blur for Matchbox Twenty? Or was the band grinding its gears, waiting for things to take off ? K.C.: It was defi nitely a blur, but a lot of it was probably self-induced. I was so young when I joined the band, and record labels courting us and wanting to take the band out to strip clubs. I wasn’t old enough to get in, though, so we were forced to go to Denny’s a lot. But even after we got the ball rolling, we toured in a van for a solid year and a half. It wasn’t until radio got involved that things really started to move quickly. F.W.: Was the collective songwriting effort on your latest album, “North,” a prerequisite for the five of you to get together after the last hiatus? K.C.: There was definitely discussion about hugely successful collaborative groups like U2. And also a sense of, “Let’s dig a little deeper and find out whether Matchbox Twenty is that collaborative force.” That did [require] Rob wanting to come along, though; we had

to differentiate ourselves from his solo career. If we didn’t, I don’t think it would’ve been good. Every creative institution has to evolve, and we did by exploring different methods of writing songs. F.W.: Was it a validation of sorts when the record hit No. 1 on the charts? K.C.: Yeah, it did — it was our first time! There was a bit of hesitancy because we changed the formula of having Rob write all the songs and us, the arrangement machine, package and deliver them to the world. But then it was like, “Maybe we’re going in the right direction.” I’m sure there are plenty of critics who won’t agree with me, but I think if you really analyze our catalog, genre-wise it’s pretty diverse. We always made sure we didn’t repeat ourselves too much. F.W.: And the group hasn’t had any intraband meltdowns or public battles, which is impressive for a band that’s been together for nearly 20 years. K.C.: We just get all the warring out privately and then we’re good in public. [Laughs.] There are a lot of “Spinal Tap” moments in the studio, where we get very argumentative and certainly don’t always agree. But you have to go through those creative pains to get to a place that’s interesting and memorable. F.W.: Is this Matchbox Twenty’s last hurrah? Or is there more gas left in the tank? K.C.: We’ve had four or five people steering this ship over the years, and we’ve finally figured out how to let one person take their hand off and let the other person steer for a second. So honestly, I think we’re really hitting our stride. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

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Music Jake Shimabukuro said a video of him performing George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral and changed the trajectory of his career: “I couldn’t believe all the opportunities that came around because of this one video clip.” Photo: Merri Cyr

Uke Hero

Hawaii’s Jake Shimabukuro elevates the humble four-stringed instrument to jaw-dropping levels JAKE SHIMABUKURO 8 p.m. March 20 The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown Tickets: $30 355-2787, floridatheatre.com

kulele maestro Jake Shimabukuro is too nice to be famous, too demure to have a PBS documentary devoted to his life, too quick to deflect credit, and too willing to downplay his skills, which are nothing short of jaw-dropping. Perhaps that humility stems from the fact that Shimabukuro was 30 years old before anyone outside of his native Hawaii noticed him and his talent. All it took was one 2006 YouTube video of Shimabukuro doing a stunning ukulele rendition of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” to turn his world upside-down. Since then, the video has been viewed 11 million times, Shimabukuro has performed with Bette Midler before the Queen of England, and he’s now universally regarded as the world’s best ukulele player, with comparisons to revolutionary talents like Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis.

Folio Weekly: Your last album, 2012’s “Grand Ukulele,” was recorded with Alan Parsons, who produced The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” and Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.” What was that experience like? Jake Shimabukuro: So inspiring. Alan’s been my hero since I was a kid, and I never dreamed that I’d ever have the opportunity to work with someone like him. I went into the studio with the mindset that I was going to be a sponge and learn everything I could. I loved the arrangements that he came up with, and listening back to the record, everything he suggested — some songs solo, some with an orchestra, some with just bass and drums — was right on. And the coolest thing is that everything was recorded live, even when we played with the full orchestra. There are absolutely no overdubs on that record.

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F.W.: What inspired you to first pick up the ukulele? J.S.: My first teacher was my mom; when I was 4 years old, she started teaching me basic chords. As I got older, she sent me to ukulele lessons, but I definitely wasn’t a natural. I played all the time, but I remember being intimidated by other kids who could play so much better. I had fun with the ukulele, though, and always loved it, and in high

school, something happened. I started looking at the instrument and feeling the music in a different way. F.W.: Did that coincide with you embracing the rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, and classical covers you’ve become famous for? J.S.: It did. When I was a teenager, I got into all those different genres, and that’s when I figured out that I wanted to play that stuff on the ukulele. It helped me come out of my shell and really push the boundaries of the instrument. F.W.: You didn’t get your first big break until you were 30. Before that, did you ever dream of the success you’ve achieved today? J.S.: Never. When I started, I was always the sideman to a singer. So after my first two bands disbanded, I didn’t think I’d have a future as a solo player — especially because I’m a terrible singer. But seven years ago, when the video clip of me performing George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral, my life completely changed. I started getting calls from people all over the world asking me to open for them, tour with them, record with them, or play at their festival. I couldn’t believe all the opportunities that came around because of this one video clip. I’ve performed with Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Bette Midler, Cyndi Lauper, Ziggy Marley, Béla Fleck … these people are all my heroes. F.W.: How important is it for you to balance reinterpretations of classic songs, original tunes and even Hawaiian traditionals? J.S.: I love music, and I’m a big fan of the ukulele. So whenever I record an album, I like to show the instrument’s different sides. I want people to know that the ukulele is capable of exploration — of creating various sounds and tone colors. That’s what really drives me to play and to perform. Sometimes, I’ll start an arrangement of a song, and even I am not sure if I can pull it off. Like Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” — there were so many times that I just wanted to throw in the white towel on that one. It’s one thing to play the chords and the melody, but when I cover a song, I want to capture the spirit and essence of the tune. I want to bring energy, emotion and feeling to the arrangement. I want people to forget it’s being played on a ukulele and instead just think of it as music. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

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Live Music CONCERTS THIS WEEK

GET THE LED OUT Led Zeppelin tribute, 8 p.m. March 13, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $28.50-$63, 355-2787. CHRIS TOMLIN Contemporary Christian artist, 7 p.m. March 13, Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $35-$45, 630-3900. EFFEN, WAKE THE LIVING, NOCTURNAL STATE OF MIND, PRIDELESS Rockville Rumble 2013, 7 p.m. March 13, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496. ECHO BASE, EUROPA, REVERIES, THINGUINS Indie rock, 8 p.m. March 13, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977. WHETHERMAN, FJORD EXPLORER, SLICKWATER Folk and Americana, 10 p.m. March 13, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $8. JOHN CORABI Member of Mötley Crüe, 7 p.m. March 13, Brewster’s Pit, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $10-$25, 223-9850. WIL MARING, ROBERT BOWLIN Acoustic folk, 8 p.m. March 14, European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $12, 399-1740. PINBACK, JP INC. Indie-rock band from San Diego, 8 p.m. March 14, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $15, 246-2473. AARON CARTER, JENNI REID, PATREL, NIKKI FLOREZ Tampa native sings pop, 8 p.m. March 14, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $15-$65, 398-7496. YOUR 33 BLACK ANGELS, THE VELDT Brooklyn rock band, 8 p.m. March 14, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977. REBECCA DAY Jacksonville singer-songwriter, March 14, Mellow Mushroom, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Southside, 997-1955. LONG MILES Pennsylvania jam band, 10 p.m. March 14, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010. LISA LOEB, NINE STORIES Contemporary pop-rock, 8 p.m. March 15, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $26.50-$31.50, 355-2787. SOUL GRAVY Four-piece band from St. Simons Island, 8 p.m. March 15, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010. SUNSET CIRCUS Jacksonville country band’s CD release party, March 15, Mavericks at the Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110. GENERAL TSO’S FURY, NIGHTSWIM, RUNNING RAMPANT Local ska band, 8 p.m. March 15, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496. DON MINIARD Local easy rock dude, 7-10 p.m. March 15, Eva’s Grill & Bar, 610 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 372-9484. FRANK HANNON, FASTER PUSSYCAT, ALL THINGS DONE Co-founder of the rock band TESLA, 7 p.m. March 15, Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $10-$30, 223-9850. TAKE ONE CAR, RUSHOLME RUFFIANS Post-hardcore, 8 p.m. March 15, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977. THE FRITZ, LUCKY COSTELLO Progressive local band, 9 p.m. March 15, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $12. CONVALESCE, ME & THE TRINITY, REFUGE, XHONORX, AFTER ME THE FLOOD, SKYBURNER Hard-rock, 7 p.m. March 15, Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, $8, 388-7807. ORANGEJUICE, PRIME TREES, MICHAEL JORDAN Naples reggae jam band, 8 p.m. March 15, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473. MIRANDA LAMBERT, DIERKS BENTLEY, LEE BRICE Chart-topping country artists, 7:30 p.m. March 16, Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $25$49.75, 630-3900. LOOK RIGHT PENNY, MALAYA Pop-rock group from Hudson on the Suncoast, 9 p.m. March 16, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10. THE HEAVY PETS, S.P.O.R.E. Jam rock from Ft. Lauderdale, 8 p.m. March 16, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $12, 246-2473. LARRY MANGUM Jacksonville singer-songwriter, 8 p.m. March 16, European Street Café, 5500 Beach Blvd., Southside, $10, 399-1740. RISING UP ANGRY Metal band founded in Orlando, 7 p.m. March 16, Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $5-$10, 223-9850. YANKEE SLICKERS Local Southern rockers, 8 p.m. March 16, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010. AWOLNATION, BLONDFIRE, MOTHER MOTHER Rock band famous for “Sail,” March 16, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $25, 209-0399. THE LTG Reggae and roots rock, 9 p.m. March 16, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $5, 353-6067. CRASH THE SATELLITES, TUFFY, THE LIFEFORMS Northeast Florida indie bands, 8 p.m. March 16, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $5, 398-7496. PAM AFFRONTI, HANNAH ALDRIDGE, TYLER CHILDERS Riverside Arts Market, 10:30 a.m. March 16 under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free, 389-2449.

Rapper Masta Killa, a member of Wu-Tang Clan, shows his stuff with support from Lyricks, Mr. Low, Mal Jones and Czar Black, March 17 at Burro Bar in Downtown Jacksonville. MASTA KILLA, LYRICKS, MR. LOW, MAL JONES, CZAR BLACK Member of Wu-Tang Clan, 9 p.m. March 17, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $15, 677-2977. MATCHBOX TWENTY, MATT HIRES Awesome alternative rock, 7 p.m. March 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine, $39.50-$75, 209-3759. NEW DAY, IN WHISPERS, BLEEDING IN STEREO, STONEBONE, THE LOOLAH JAMES BAND Rockville Rumble, 7 p.m. March 18, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496.

PERIPHERY, SLEIGHT OF MIND, THE WINTER Progressive metal band from Washington, D.C., 8 p.m. March 18, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $13, 342-2187. SLEEPING WITH SIRENS, CONDITIONS, DANGER KIDS, LIONS LIONS Pop-rock bands, 6 p.m. March 18, Brewster’s Pit, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $15-$40, 223-9850. ADRENALINE MOB, NOTHING MORE Heavy metal group, 8 p.m. March 18, Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $10-$25, 223-9850. STICK TO YOUR GUNS, ROTTING OUT West Coast hardcore, 8 p.m. March 18, Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $12, 798-8222. BACKWOODS PAYBACK, WHISKEY DICK Southern metal bands, 8 p.m. March 18, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977. OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA Flamenco music, 8 p.m. March 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $36, 209-0399. PEACH KELLI POP Minimalist pop-punk, March 19, Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188. THE ROCKET SUMMER, SEVEN SPRINGS, DON’T SIGH DAISY Indie rock, 7:30 p.m. March 19, Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, $12-$15, 388-7807. CHELSEA GRIN, ATTILA, BETRAYING THE MARTYRS, BURIED IN VERONA, WITHIN THE RUINS Heavy metal, 6 p.m. March 19, Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $15-$50, 223-9850. HONOR SOCIETY Los Angeles indie-rock, 8 p.m. March 20, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496. AVOLXBLUE, STEREO TELESCOPE, ANDRE Experimental DJ, 9 p.m. March 20, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067. RELIGIOUS GIRLS, OMEBI, KOASASA, GAME SHOW, BURNT HAIR, GLITTER PISS Experimental pop group from California, 8 p.m. March 20, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977. NATTY VIBES, DANKA, SOUNDRISE Reggae and roots music, 8 p.m. March 20, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $10, 246-2473. JAKE SHIMABUKURO Hawaiian ukulele master, 8 p.m. March 20, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $30, 355-2787.

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CHUNK! NO, CAPTAIN CHUNK!, HANDGUNS, STATE CHAMPS, CITY LIGHTS French pop-punk, 6:30 p.m. March 20, Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $12, 223-9850. HOLLY HUNT, NISROCH, PORTER, YAMA Two-piece South Florida metal band, 8 p.m. March 20, Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $5, 798-8222.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

PIERCE THE VEIL, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, LETLIVE, ISSUES March 21, Brewster’s Megaplex KING OF PRUSSIA March 21, Burro Bar CARAVAN OF THIEVES March 21, Original Café Eleven AMERICA March 21, The Florida Theatre TWENTY ONE PILOTS, NEW POLITICS, FIVE KNIVES March 21, Jack Rabbits JOSHUA BOWLUS TRIO March 21,European Street San Marco ZACH DEPUTY March 21, Dog Star Tavern ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN: GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS March 22, The Florida Theatre BILLY CURRINGTON March 22, Mavericks at the Landing JOHNNY MATHIS March 22, T-U Center WATSKY, DUMBFOUNDED March 22, Jack Rabbits HOUSE OF HEROES, THIS ARMISTICE, STEALING VANITY March 22, Murray Hill Theatre BANG TANGO, PSYCHOSTICK March 22, Brewster’s Megaplex SENTROPOLIS March 22, Dog Star Tavern HEY OCEAN!, THE PINZ March 22, Phoenix Taproom HAR-DI-HAR March 22, Burro Bar THE CASUALTIES March 22, Brewster’s Pit RALLY FOR RIKKI: SUNBEARS!, MOYAMOYA, JUICY PONY March 22, Underbelly RUN DMT March 22, The Standard America’s Got Talent Live: ALL STARS March 23, T-U Center THE WONDER YEARS, FIREWORKS, HOSTAGE CALM, MISSER March 23, Brewster’s Megaplex OTEP, ONE-EYED DOLL, PICTURE ME BROKEN, MANNA ZEN, WAKE THE LIVING, DENIED TIL DEATH March 23, Brewster’s Megaplex KATIE ARMIGER & FRIENDS’ Special Day for Special Olympians March 23, The Palace Saloon

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Pennsylvania jam band Long Miles performs March 14 at Dog Star Tavern in Fernandina Beach. THE FRITZ March 23, Dog Star Tavern BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE, CITY IN PERIL, SHALLOW ADDICTION March 23, Murray Hill Theatre CHUCK RAGAN, ROCKY VOTOLATO, JENNY OWEN YOUNGS March 23, Jack Rabbits Great Atlantic Music & Seafood Festival: DIRTY GRINGOS, TOP SECRET BAND, YANKEE SLICKERS, WHO RESCUED WHO, TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC, STEEPWATER BAND, SONS OF BILL March 23, SeaWalk Pavilion TONY FURTADO March 24, Original Café Eleven EMPEROR X, HONEY CHAMBER, KATIE GRACE HELOW March 24, Burro Bar MINUS THE BEAR, CIRCA SURVIVE March 25, Freebird Live ERIC CLAPTON, THE WALLFLOWERS March 26, Veterans Memorial Arena LOMA PRIETA, YTH MNSTRY, NISROCH, CAPTIVE BOLT, GOODTIME BOYS March 26, Burro Bar

BOMBADIL, ANTIQUE ANIMALS March 27, Burro Bar INDIGO GIRLS, THE SHADOWBOXERS March 28, Florida Theatre JERRY FELS & THE JERRY FELS March 28, Burro Bar LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS March 28, European Street Café San Marco PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO, BRYNN MARIE March 29, The Florida Theatre JACKSONVEGAS, WILLIE RANDOLF March 29, Underbelly CARNIVORS AT GRACE March 29, Burro Bar KITTY PRYDE March 29, Jack Rabbits SLICKWATER March 29, Billy’s Boat House ROBIN ZANDER, ADEMA March 29, Brewster’s Roc Bar TRIBAL SEEDS, STICK FIGURE, THE MAAD T-RAY March 29, Freebird Live REBECCA DAY CD Release Party March 30, Seven Bridges JUSTIN ACOUSTIC REUNION March 30, European St. Southside DR. DAN MATRAZZO & THE LOOTERS March 30, Dog Star Tavern BAY STREET March 30, Mojo Kitchen BUBBA SPARXXX, HARD TARGET March 30, Brewster’s Roc Bar IN WHISPERS CD Release Party: BECOMING MACHINE, BLOW IT UP, ROCK N ROLL CHROME, RED TIDE March 30, Freebird Live VAMPIRATES, SELF EMPLOYED, 1322 March 31, Burro Bar MAROON 5, NEON TREES, OWL CITY April 1, Veterans Memorial Arena JOSIAH LEMING, ONE LOVE, JENNI REID April 1, 1904 Music Hall THE STORY SO FAR, MAN OVERBOARD April 1, Brewster’s Roc Bar HAWK NELSON, THE WRECKING, HYLAND April 2, Murray Hill Theatre YES April 3, The Florida Theatre SORNE, WAVEFUNCTIONS, S.P.O.R.E., DUB THEORIST April 3, 1904 Music Hall GABRIEL THE MARINE, SUGAR GLYDER April 3, Phoenix Taproom TAMMERLIN ANNIVERSARY CONCERT April 3, European Street Café Southside YO MOMMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND April 3, The Standard PIERCE PETTIS April 4, Original Café Eleven RITA HOSKING April 4, European Street Café San Marco THE PASSENGER, FOREIGN TRADE April 5, Burro Bar DEFUNK April 5, Dog Star Tavern LEE LESSACK April 5 & 6, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts Springing the Blues: PARKER URBAN BAND, RACHAEL WARFIELD, ZAC HARMON, DAVE FIELDS, THE LEE BOYS April 5-7, Jax Beach SeaWalk Plaza Clay County Fair: DEWAYNE SPAW, COLT FORD, DALTON CYR, DUSTIN LYNCH, BRETT ELDRIDGE, JON PARDI, LARRLY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS April 5-13, Clay County Fairgrounds MANAFEST, TRICIA BROCK, JE’KOB, DAVID DUNN April 6, Murray Hill Theatre SLICKWATER April 6, River City Brewing Co. PANTYRAID April 6, Freebird Live SUPERVILLAINS, TAPROOT April 6, Brewster’s Pit CRO-MAGS, BREAKOUT, VICES, LOSIN’ IT April 6, Phoenix Taproom CHAD VALLEY April 7, Underbelly CHICAGO April 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre EL TEN ELEVEN April 7, Original Café Eleven FRAMING HANLEY April 7, Brewster’s Roc Bar THE YOUNG RAPIDS April 7, Burro Bar SUCH GOLD, REAL FRIENDS, MAJOR LEAGUE April 8, Phoenix Taproom THE VILE IMPURITY, BYLETH, THE NOCTAMBULANT, DENIED UNTIL DEATH April 8, Burro Bar

Live Music HYMN FOR HER April 9, Original CafĂŠ Eleven SCHEMATIC, ASKER, RUSHOLME RUFFIANS, COIN April 10, Jack Rabbits HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL, RADIOLUCENT, STACEY BENNET April 10, Burro Bar UMPHREYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MCGEE, BREAK SCIENCE April 11, Freebird Live MATT MAHER, CHRIS AUGUST, BELLARIVE April 11, Murray Hill Theatre MURIEL ANDERSON April 11, European Street San Marco FOREVER CAME CALLING, HEART TO HEART, TROUBLED COAST April 12, Phoenix Taproom THE DUHKS April 12, Freebird Live CHATHAM COUNTY LINE April 12, Underbelly JASON MILLER April 12, Mavericks ALLEN COTE April 12, Burro Bar TAB BENOIT April 13, Mojo Kitchen PANSPERMIA, NISROCH, YAMA, WHISKY DICK April 13, Burro Bar THE CAVE SINGERS April 13, Original CafĂŠ Eleven THIRD DAY, COLTON DIXON April 14, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BRAZOS THE RAT, HONEY CHAMBER, SHONI, BUNNY DULL April 14, Burro Bar WEIRD AL YANKOVIC April 16, The Florida Theatre JIMKATA April 16, Jack Rabbits THE LACS April 17, Original CafĂŠ Eleven DAVID MAYFIELD PARADE April 17, The Standard One Spark Kickoff Party: SLINGSHOT, FRAMEWORKS, WINTER WAVE April 17, Burro Bar Wanee Music Festival: ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, WIDESPREAD PANIC, TEDESCHI-TRUCKS BAND, GOVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T MULE, LEON RUSSELL, MACEO PARKER, DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND April 18-20, Spirit of Suwannee Music Park TIM GRIMM April 18, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco DAVID BENOIT, BRIAN CULBERTSON April 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BIG FREEDIA April 19, Jack Rabbits ANDY GRAMMER, PARACHUTE April 19, Freebird Live THE Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;JAYS April 20, The Florida Theatre CARRIE UNDERWOOD April 20, Veterans Memorial Arena MARY-LOU, TAMMERLIN April 20, European Street Southside FOURPLAY April 21, The Florida Theatre RED LAMB, DAN SPITZ April 21, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roc Bar THE MOMS April 23, Jack Rabbits JOE PUG April 23, Underbelly DEADSTRING BROTHERS April 24, Burro Bar CHARLES BRADLEY & HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES April 24, Jack Rabbits GWAR, WARBEAST, WILSON April 25, Freebird Live MICHAEL RAY April 25, Original CafĂŠ Eleven JB SCOTTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SWINGINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ALL-STARS April 25, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco SOILWORK, JEFF LOOMIS, BLACKGUARD, THE BROWNING, WRETCHED April 27, Jack Rabbits DICK DALE April 27, Freebird Live SAVING GRACE, THOSE WHO FEAR, ARK OF THE COVENANT, BEWARE THE NEVERENDING April 27, Murray Hill Theatre GREEN SUNSHINE April 27, Dog Star Tavern ALICE IN CHAINS, LIMP BIZKIT, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, 3 DOORS DOWN, SHINEDOWN, STONE SOUR, THREE DAYS GRACE, PAPA ROACH, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, HALESTORM, BUCKCHERRY April 27 & 28, Metropolitan Park AN EVENING with JANIS IAN May 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CELTIC WOMAN May 2, T-U Center Gamble Rogers Festival Kickoff: LARRY MANGUM, BOB PATTERSON, JIM CARRICK, CHARLIE SIMMONS May 2, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco JUICY J May 2, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Megaplex

Local singer-songwriter Rebecca Day performs March 14, at Mellow Mushroom on the Southside, then celebrates her CD release party March 30 at Seven Bridges Brewery. THE SMASHING PUMPKINS May 2, St. Augustine Amphitheater STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, TED NUGENT May 3, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DOUGLAS ANDERSON GUITAR STUDENT RECITAL May 4, European Street CafĂŠ Southside DEAD CONFEDERATE, ROADKILL GHOST CHOIR May 4, Burro Bar DONNA THE BUFFALO May 5, Freebird Live CLIFF EBERHARDT May 5, Original Cafe Eleven FORTUNATE YOUTH, INNA VISION May 5, The Standard BOZ SCAGGS May 7, The Florida Theatre

TERA MELOS, THIS TOWN NEEDS GUNS May 8, Jack Rabbits FEAR FACTORY May 9, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roc Bar TERRI HENDRIX, LLOYD MAINES May 9, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco COLLIE BUDDZ, CRIS CAB, NEW KINGSTON May 10, Freebird Live Purple Hatterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ball: LETTUCE, THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS, QUANTIC, DUBCONSCIOUS, THE MALAH, NIGEL HALL & ROOSEVELT COLLIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUNDAY GOSPEL SURPRISE, GREENHOUSE LOUNGE, CATFISH ALLIANCE, TRIAL BY STONE, SIR CHARLES, CHROMA, PROFIT, STONE STREET, LUCKY COSTELLO, ANTIQUE ANIMALS, FLT RSK, MAJOR SHED, CHERRY ROYALE, THE SCOTT CAMPBELL & AVIS BERRY BAND May 10-12, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park IMAGINE DRAGONS May 11, St. Augustine Amphitheatre TIM & MYLES THOMPSON May 11, European Street Southside RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED May 11, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts GOAT WHORE May 13, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roc Bar LAUREN MANN & THE FAIRLY ODD FOLK May 15, Jack Rabbits JOSHUA BOWLUS TRIO May 16, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco TWIN SISTER May 16, The Standard RAT BASTARD May 16, Burro Bar CROSBY, STILLS & NASH May 17, The Florida Theatre THE STEREOFIDELICS May 17, Dog Star Tavern U2 BY UV (U2 TRIBUTE) May 17, Freebird Live ALAN JACKSON, GLORIANA May 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Florida Folk Festival Kickoff: DEL SUGGS May 23, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco Jacksonville Jazz Festival: RICK BRAUN, NORMAN BROWN, GREGORY PORTER, PONCHO SANCHEZ, THE YELLOWJACKETS May 23-26, Various locations in Downtown Jacksonville SEVENDUST, POP EVIL May 24, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roc Bar STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS, EDIE BRICKELL May 26, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BRYAN STARS, DEEFIZZY May 27, Jack Rabbits JB SCOTTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SWINGINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ALLSTARS May 30, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco ROSANNE CASH, JOHN LEVENTHAL May 31, Florida Theatre DIRTY NAMES June 4, Burro Bar

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BIG BOI June 6, Brewster’s Roc Bar CORBITT BROTHERS June 8, Freebird Live ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE June 22, Morocco Shrine Auditorium KATIE & THE LICHEN, OK VANCOUVER OK July 6, Burro Bar JUSTIN BIEBER Aug. 7, Veterans Memorial Arena LOUDERPALOOZA 2 Aug. 8, Burro Bar BLUE SUEDE SHOES: The Ultimate Elvis Bash Aug. 10, Florida Theatre VICTORIA JUSTICE Aug. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre

CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Long Miles 10 p.m. March 14. Soul Gravy March 15. Yankee Slickers 9 p.m. March 16. Karl W. Davis March 17. Karl W. Davis Invitational 8 p.m. every Wed. Working Class Stiff with real vinyl 8 p.m. every Tue. GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend HAMMERHEAD BEACH BAR, 2045 S. Fletcher Rd., 491-7783 Buck Smith and Jim Barcaro every Thur. MERMAID BAR, Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., 491-3322 Local bands play open mic, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur. O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll 7:30 every Wed. Turner London Band 8:30 every Thur.-Sat. THE PALACE SALOON, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Buck Smith, Hupp 9 p.m. March 14. Josh McGowan 9 p.m. March 15. Buck Smith, Schhnockered 9 p.m. March 16. Ace Winn 9:30 p.m. March 18. Wes Cobb 9 p.m. every Wed. DJs every Fri. & Sat. Schnockered 9 p.m. every Sun. Buck Smith Project Band 9 p.m. every Tue. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Live music every night

THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 DJ Roc 5 p.m. every Wed. Richard Smith every Fri. Live music Tue.-Sun.

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. BREWSTER’S MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 John Corabi 7 p.m. March 13. Frank Hannon, Faster Pussycat, All Things Done 7 p.m. March 15. Rising Up Angry 7 p.m. March 16. Sleeping with Sirens, Conditions, Danger Kids, Lions Lions 6 p.m. March 18. Adrenaline Mob, Nothing More 8 p.m. March 18. Chelsea Grin, Attila, Betraying the Martyrs, Buried in Verona, Within the Ruins 6 p.m. March 19. Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Handguns, State Champs, City Lights 6:30 p.m. March 20. Pierce the Veil, Memphis May Fire, Letlive, Issues March 21. Live music every Wed.-Sat. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Bush Doctors every first Fri. & Sat. 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 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 Piano bar with various musicians 9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Bay Street 10 p.m. March 15. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins every Fri. DJs Adrian Sky, Alberto Diaz & Chris Zachrich spin every Tue. DJ Michael

Stumbaugh spins every Sat. MY PLACE, 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, Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.

BEACHES

(All clubs & venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Kurt Lanham March 13. Derek Maines March 14. Sho Nuff March 15. Kurt Lanham 1 p.m., 4Play 6 p.m. March 16. Billy Bowers noon, Slickwater 4:45 p.m. March 17. Live music Wed.-Sun. 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. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Scuttered Bruce Band 8:30 p.m. March 15. Fear Buile 6:30 p.m., Karaoke 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. March 16. Jax Pipes & Drums, Irish Dancers, Dee Mac, Road Less Traveled noon-3:30 p.m., JK Wayne 4-8 p.m., Dune Dogs 8:30 p.m. March 17. Karaoke with Hal 8 p.m. every Sat. John Thomas Group Jazz 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. 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. EVA’S GRILL & BAR, 610 S. Third St., 372-9484 Don Miniard March 15. Steve Scarborough March 16. Live music every Fri. & Sat. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Songwriters every Tue. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb Thur. Charlie Walker every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Pinback, JP Inc. March 14. Orangejuice, Prime Trees, Michael Jordan 8 p.m. March 15. The Heavy Pets, S.P.O.R.E. 8 p.m. March 16. Natty Vibes, Danka, Soundrise 8 p.m. March 20. Live music every weekend. GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 N. Third St., 201-9283 Dr. C & Easy E March 15. Mystic Dino March 16. Live music every Fri. & Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Matt Collins March 14. Kevin Ski March 15. Billy Buchanan March 16. Mark O’Quinn March 20. Live music every Wed.-Sat. KC CRAVE, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 Live music every Thur.-Sat. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Live music every Fri. & Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Uncommon Legends every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Sun. Mikee Magners & Dirty Pete every Mon. Split Tone 10:30 p.m. every Tue. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Dirty Pete March 13. Orangejuice March 14. Slickwater March 15. Wes Cobb March 16. Whetherman March 17. Live music every Wed.-Sun. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 6 p.m. every Thur. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 David Redding Greywolf 10 p.m. March 15. Red Afternoon 10 p.m. March 16 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams Karaoke 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Darren Corlew March 13. Les B. Fine March 14 & 18. Aaron Kroener March 15. Evans Brothers March 16. Braxton Adamson, Zach Deputy March 17. Randy Smith March 19. Cloud 9 March 20. Reggae on the deck every Thur. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Katie Fair every Wed. Javier Perez every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Be Easy every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Beerman-Allen March 13. Billy Bowers 7 p.m. March 14. The Company March 15 & 16. 3 the Band March 17. Live music every Thur.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Open mic with Derek Maines March 13. Whetherman March 15. JR Fites March 16.

DOWNTOWN

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1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St., 1904jax.com Whetherman, Fjord Explorer, Slickwater 10 p.m. March 13. The Fritz, Lucky Costello 9 p.m. March 15. Look Right Penny, Malaya 9 p.m. March 16. Open mic every Tue. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 677-2977 Echo Base, Europa, Reveries, Thinguins March 13. Your 33 Black Angels, The Veldt March 14. Take One Car, Rusholme

Johnny Mathis sings March 22 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Jacksonville. Photo: Jeff Dunas Ruffians March 15. Masta Killa, Lyricks, Mr. Low, Mal Jones, Czar Black 9 p.m. March 17. Backwoods Payback, Whiskey Dick March 18. Religious Girls, Omebi, Koasasa, Game Show, Burnt Hair, Glitter Piss March 20. King of Prussia March 21. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Live music 7-11 p.m. March 14. Braxton Adamson 5-8 p.m., Seven Nations 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 15. Live music Fri. & Sat. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 The Ride 6-10 p.m. March 14. Boogie Freaks 8 p.m.-1 a.m. March 15 KALA, 331 E. Bay St., 356-6455 DJ Robert Goodman spins every Sat. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis spins house, gospel, deep, acid, hip, Latin, tribal, Afrobeat, tech/electronic, disco, rarities 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Wed. DJ Vinn spins Top 40 every Thur. DJ 007 spins ultra house & top 40 dance every Fri. DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Sunset Circus March 15. Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. DJs Bryan & Q45 spin every Fri. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night every Wed. DJ SwitchGear every Thur. PHOENIX TAPROOM, 325 W. Forsyth St., 798-8222 Stick To Your Guns, Rotting Out 8 p.m. March 18. Holly Hunt, Nisroch, Porter, Yama 8 p.m. March 20 UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 The LTG 9 p.m. March 16. Avolxblue, Stereo Telescope, Andre 9 p.m. March 20. Old Time Jam 7 p.m. every Tue. Fjord Explorer & Screamin’ Eagle every Ritual ReUnion Thur. ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Papa Crawdaddy March 14. DJ BG March 15. Pierce in Harmony March 16. Live music Wed.-Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins every Thur. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145, 278-9421 Andy Haney 9 p.m. March 15 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 DJ BG March 14. Al Naturale 9:30 p.m. March 15 & 16. Deck music 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 4 p.m. every Sun.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford 6:30 p.m. every Sat. & Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 The Ride March 15 & 16. Top 40 music every Mon. & Tue. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Karaoke Dude every Wed. Live music every Fri. & Sat. SALSA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402 Live guitar music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. & Sat.

Live Music MANDARIN, JULINGTON

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR, 9743 Old St. Augustine, 240-0368 Open mic with Diamond Dave every Wed. Live music every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Jazz 7-9 pm., Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff Fri. & Sat. RACK EM UP, 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., Ste. 205, 262-4030 Live music, DJs, Karaoke and open mic

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

BLACK HORSE WINERY, 420 Kingsley Ave., 644-8480 Live music 6-9 p.m. every Fri., 2-6 p.m. every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. LIVE BAR & LOUNGE, 2223 C.R. 220, 290-1733 Open mic with Ernie & Debi Evans 7 p.m. every Tue. POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA, 2134 Park Ave., 264-6116 Ace Winn 7:30 p.m. March 15. Sabian 7:30 p.m. March 16 THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Live music 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Albert Castiglia March 16. Country music every Fri. Acoustic Circle 2 p.m. every Sat. Blues jam 5 p.m. every Sun.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Mark O’Quinn March 14. Lance Neely March 15. Evan Michael March 16. Billy Buchanan March 20. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 The Monster Fool 6 p.m. March 16. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly 6-10 p.m. every Mon., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Sun. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 SoundStage on the upper deck every Sun. SUN DOG BREWING CO., 822 A1A N., Ste. 105, 686-1852 Buck Smith March 13. Job Meiller March 14. Big Baby March 15. Rick Arcusa March 16. Live music every Wed.-Sat.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

HAPPY HOURS, 952 Lane Ave. N., 683-0065 Karaoke 4 p.m. every Sun. HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic 8 p.m. every Wed. INTUITION ALE WORKS, 720 King St., 683-7720 Louie LeClaire March 19. Live music every Taproom Tunesday KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 9:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. THE LOFT, 925 King St., loftthursdays.com DJs Wes Reed and Josh Kemp spin for PBR Party every Thur. METRO/RAINBOW ROOM Piano Bar, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob spins 10 p.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith spins 10 p.m. Fri. DJ Michael Murphy spins 10 p.m. Sat. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S.,

388-7807 Convalesce, Me & The Trinity, Refuge, Xhonorx, After Me The Flood, Skyburner 7 p.m. March 15. The Rocket Summer, Seven Springs, Don’t Sigh Daisy 7:30 p.m. March 19. RASCALS, 3960 Confederate Point Rd., 772-7335 Karaoke 8 p.m. every Thur.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Deron Baker March 14. Jesse Cruce Band March 15. Midnight Shift March 16. Live music every Thur.-Sat. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Jason & Victoria March 13. Jimmy Solari March 16. Ric Welch, Strumstick March 17. Open mic with Smokin’ Joe 7 p.m. every Tue. CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg 7 p.m. March 15. Gary Douglas Campbell, Beautiful Bobby Blackmon & The B3 Blues Band 7 p.m. March 16. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. March 17 CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers 6-10 p.m. March 13. Live music every Fri. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco, 823-8806 Open jam night, house band 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 every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth 11 a.m. every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Don David Trio 9 p.m. March 15 & 16. John Winters 1 p.m. March 17. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Aaron Esposito every Thur. Sam Pacetti 9 p.m. every Mon. Vinny Jacobs 9 p.m. every Tue. MOJO BBQ OLD CITY, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264 7th Street Band March 15. Sovereign Vine March 16 PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM, 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar 3-6 p.m. every Mon. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Chase Rideman 9 p.m. March 13. Chillula 9 p.m. March 14. Jesse Evans 4 p.m., Little Green Men 9 p.m. March 15. Billy Bowers noon, Brady Reich 4 p.m., The Mix 9 p.m. March 16. Ian Kelly noon, Jonathan Cordero 4 p.m., Chillula 8 p.m. March 17. Karaoke 9 p.m. every Mon. THE STANDARD, 200 Anastasia Blvd., 342-2187 Periphery, Sleight of Mind, The Winter 8 p.m. March 18. Country every Thur. Reggae every Sun. Indie, dance, electro every Tue. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., 819-1554 Live music every Fri. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar Band 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Sat. Bossa Nova with Monica da Silva, Chad Alger 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky March 15 & 16. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick 5 p.m. every Fri. Elizabeth Roth 1 p.m., Mark Hart 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin 1 p.m., Wade 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas Band 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Piano bar with Kenyon Dye 5-9:30 p.m. every Sun. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim

Essery 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. ORIGINAL CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-9311 Caravan of Thieves March 21

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice every Sat. BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Live music every Tue.-Sun. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music 5 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally 7 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke every Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Brian Ernst March 13. Rebecca Day March 14. CoAlition March 15. The Barefoot Movement March 16. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Open mic every Sun. SEVEN BRIDGES, 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music 10 p.m. every Fri. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music 9 p.m.mid. every Thur., 6-9 p.m. 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 Restless Kind March 15. Lyons March 16

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ Manus spins top 40, dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Wil Maring, Robert Bowlin 8 p.m. March 14. Joshua Bowlus Trio March 21. Jazz 8 p.m. every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Rockville Rumble 2013: Effen, Wake The Living, Nocturnal State of Mind, Prideless 7 p.m. March 13. Aaron Carter, Jenni Reid, Patrel, Nikki Florez 8 p.m. March 14. General Tso’s Fury, Nightswim, Running Rampant 8 p.m. March 15. Crash the Satellites, Tuffy, The Lifeforms 8 p.m. March 16. Rockville Rumble 2013: New Day, In Whispers, Bleeding in Stereo, Stonebone, The Loolah James Band 7 p.m. March 18. Honor Society 8 p.m. March 20. Twenty-One Pilots, New Politics, Five Knives March 21 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Patrick Evan & Bert Mingea or Mark O’Quinn every Thur. PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin underground dance 9 p.m. every Are Friends Electric Wed. DJ Hal spins Karaoke every Thur. Mitch Kuhman & Friends of Blake every other Fri. DJs Rogue & Mickey Shadow spin every Factory Sat.

SOUTHSIDE

BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic with The Foxes every Tue., George every Thur. Live music every Fri. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Larry Mangum 8 p.m. March 16. Live music every Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Doug Macrae March 14. Bill Rice March 15. D-Lo Thompson March 16. Bryan Ripper March 20. Live music every Thur.-Sat. TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Court, 854-0426 A DJ spins 8:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. YAMAS HOOKAH, 9753-B Deer Lake Court, 389-2077 Live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 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 Al Poindexter for open mic 7 p.m. March 14. Jacob Creel 8 p.m. March 15 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music every Sat. TUCKERS HWY. 17 TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

Holly Hunt – Beatriz Monteavaro (left) and Gavin Perry – receives support from Porter and Yama, March 20 at Phoenix Taproom in Downtown Jacksonville. Photo: Nicole Kibert

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Arts

Lee Jones, an Orlando-based artist attending St. Augustine’s Paseo Pastel, will create a montage of a purple starfish, the Bridge of Lions, the Castillo de San Marcos Fort and the St. Augustine Lighthouse (similar to image, top left) for Paseo Pastel’s theme, “St. Augustine Living Heritage.” Jones contributed to the group piece “Foster Parents are the Real Super Heroes” (bottom left) at a nonprofit event in Salt Lake City. Jones drew a reproduction of “David Slaying Goliath” (right) by Peter Paul Rubens at the 2011 Sarasota Chalk Festival. Photos: Courtesy Lee Jones

Chalking Up Success

Orlando artist hits the road with her fleeting creations PASEO PASTEL ST. AUGUSTINE CHALK WALK Pre-event party 7 p.m. March 22 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 23, chalk artists create art March 24, all day viewing and sidewalk-washing Between City Parking Garage and Visitor Information Center, St. Augustine staugustinechalkwalk.com

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o you remember the scene in “Mary Poppins” when Dick Van Dyke’s character, Bert, creates chalk drawings on the sidewalk? Mary, Michael, Jane and Bert jump into one of the drawings and into an animated world of dancing penguins, carousel-horse racing and silly songs like “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” The medium has a long and colorful history, originating in 16th-century Italy. Today, artists all over the world render original and nonoriginal artistic designs on pavement (streets, sidewalks and town squares) with semipermanent materials such as chalk and pastels. In the United States, we refer to the art form as street painting. It’s also known as pavement art, street art and sidewalk art. Later this month, St. Augustine hosts its first street-painting event, Paseo Pastel (Spanish for a casual promenade or walk). The free event features more than 70 artists, and organizers expect to draw a crowd of more than 20,000. Lydia Keohane, board director of St. Augustine Regional Council (StAR) and chair for Paseo Pastel, said that organizing this event (considered a 450th Anniversary Signature Event) has been a group effort. “Members of StAR had visited a few chalk events in other cities and had the idea that this would be a great event to bring to St. Augustine,” Keohane said. Keohane and her cohorts enlisted the help of Lee Jones, an Orlando-based professional

street-painter, Florida Chalk Artists Association president and the event’s featured artist. The theme for the chalk walk, “St. Augustine Living Heritage,” encourages artists to create street paintings that incorporate city history, the beaches, water, architecture, foliage — and anything else St. Augustine-related. Jones’ piece for the event will feature an 8-footby-8-foot montage including a purple starfish, the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos Fort and the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Born and raised in Madison, Wis., Jones attended Madison Area Technical College where she earned an associate’s degree in commercial art. “Most street painters have master’s degrees in fine arts,” she said. After graduation, Jones worked several years as a freelance artist and a production artist. She also managed a printing company and opened her own design studio, LJ Designs, in 1990. One evening in 1994, Jones was having dinner at her parents’ house when her dad, a longtime Rotary Club member, started talking about how his organization was going to host a street-painting festival. “I got a D in pastels in college, so I immediately told him, ‘I’m not doing it,’ ” Jones said. “I’m kind of a perfectionist, and so I didn’t want to do something that I would suck at.” On Christmas Day 1994, after a lot of prodding and persuasion, Jones and her dad took to the family’s driveway to experiment drawing on the asphalt with pastels. “I fell in love with it right away,” she said. A few months later, Jones took part in the Rotary event, creating a sailboat with brightly colored parrots flying overhead — and won best of show. Over the past 18 years, under the moniker Chalk It Up (chalk-it-up.com), Jones has chalked more than 200 street paintings around the world — from Curaçao and California to

Italy and Salt Lake City. “Italy was an amazing experience,” Jones said. “Michelangelo is my favorite artist — I reproduce many of his paintings — so it was surreal to go to the Sistine Chapel and see his work.” It wasn’t until 1972 — some 400 years after street painting originated — that the first International Street Painting Festival was held in the small northern Italian town of Grazie Di Curtatone. And it wasn’t until the mid-1980s that the art form became popular in the United States. Today, dozens of cities around the country hold their own street-painting festivals. Paseo Pastel will include professional street painters, art educators and college and high school students. Each will be given 4-foot-by6-foot sidewalk areas on which to create their work and compete for cash prizes. Jones held a three-hour chalking workshop Feb. 23 at St. Augustine’s Fullerwood Center. The artist estimates about 50 people attended. “It was a great morning, and we all learned a lot about chalking and the chalking history called street painting,” said Keohane, who took part. “Then, all attending got the chance to try their hand at it. Actually, everyone was so excited after Lee’s presentation, they immediately started chalking when the goahead was given.” For Jones, Paseo Pastel will be like coming full circle in her street-painting career. Her 15-year-old daughter, Brin Jones, and her father, Ed Baranowski, will join her at the St. Augustine event. “It doesn’t bother me at all that [my art] will eventually be washed away,” she said. “I consider what I do performance art. It’s more about creating and giving people the chance to watch me create.” Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com

Arts PERFORMANCE

A CHORUS LINE The Broadway musical that’s won nine Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for drama is staged 7:30 p.m. March 13 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $37-$72, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org. DRIVING MISS DAISY The drama, starring Michael Learned of “The Waltons” and Lance Nichols of HBO’s “Treme,” is staged for evening and matinee performances through March 17 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $46-$59, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. THE TRIANGLE FACTORY FIRE PROJECT The story is based on the 1911 New York City fire that raged at Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, killing 146 workers – mostly women –who couldn’t escape. The play, presented in partnership with the nonprofit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, is staged 7:30 p.m. March 14 and 8 p.m. March 15 and 16 at Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $25, 396-4425, theatrejax.com. THE RAINMAKER The play, written by N. Richard Nash and set in Depression-era America, is staged 7:30 p.m. March 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30 on Limelight Theatre’s Matuza Main Stage, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $25, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org. LORD OF THE DANCE The performance of traditional and modern Celtic dance hits the stage 7:30 p.m. March 15 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $37-$97, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org. MOON OVER BUFFALO Orange Park Community Theatre presents the comedy March 15-17 and 22-24 at the theater, 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park, $15, 276-2599, opct.org. BROADWAY OUR WAY The Amelia Community Theatre Guild stages the musical revue with more than 40 singers performing favorites from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Chess” and “Les Miserables,” 8 p.m. March 14-16 and 21-23 at ACT’s Studio 209 Theatre, 209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, $15, 261-6749, ameliacommunitytheatre.org. JUAN SIDDI FLAMENCO THEATRE COMPANY The choreographer brings a collection of musicians, singers and dancers from Spain to the St. Augustine stage, 7 p.m. March 15-16 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., $20, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. BIG. BOLD. DANCE! The FSCJ Dance Faculty, guest dancers and one selected student performer present danceWORKS’ 16th annual Spring Dance Concert, 8 p.m. March 15 and 16, at Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, $10, 646-2222, fscj.edu. CROSS ROADS A Classic Theatre celebrates the 75th anniversary of “The Yearling” with “Cross Roads: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Norton S. Baskin in Unguarded Moments,” March 15-17 and 22-24 in Flagler College’s Flagler Room, 74 King St., Downtown St. Augustine, $20, 710-1782, aclassictheatre.org. FERNANDINA AND OTHER IMAGES Poet Nola Perez and director Don Kurtz collaborate with their cast on “Fernandina and Other Images: An Entertainment of Poetic Imagery,” a multimedia staging of Perez’s writing, 7:30 p.m. March 16 and 2:30 p.m. March 17 at Fernandina Little Theatre, 1014. Beech St., Fernandina Beach, $9, 206-2607, ameliaflt.org. ONCE ON THIS ISLAND The family musical is staged 8 p.m. March 15 and 16, 21-23 and 28-30 and 2 p.m. March 17 and 24 at the Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, $20, 249-7177, abettheatre.com. YOU SAY TOMATO, I SAY SHUT UP! The comedy, adapted from a memoir by writers-turnedmarried-couple Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn, is staged 8 p.m. March 22 and 23 and 2 p.m. March 23 and 24 at the Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, $36-$46, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org. PHANTOM Dance Alive National Ballet performs “Phantom,” based on the novel “Phantom of the Opera,” 2 p.m. March 24 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, $30. 797-2800, emmaconcerts.com. YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE The family-friendly show is trying to get the sillies out, 6 p.m. March 22 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., $25$45, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. MURDER IN THE OLDE CITY This dinner theater whodunit of murder, scandal and love is staged 6 p.m. March 24 at The Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, $39.95, 824-7211.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR STORY Bosom Buddies and Bobbi de Cordova-Hanks present a breast cancer survivor story 11 a.m. March 13 at FSCJ North Campus, Room E235, 4501 Capper Road, Northside,

“Lord of the Dance” mixes traditional and modern dance and music over 21 scenes March 15 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Jacksonville. Photo: Brian Doherty mature audiences, free, RSVP: 766-6785. CHILDREN’S DANCE CLASSES Kids’ street dance classes for ages 7-11 are offered 4:30-5:35 p.m. March 13, 20 and 27 at Dance Trance, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, 246-4600, first class free, dancetrancefitness.com/dtkidz. ART ON THE GREEN The Jacksonville Artists Guild displays original art, jewelry, photography, clay and mixed-media works, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 16 on the grounds of St. Marks Episcopal Church, 4129 Oxford Ave., Ortega, 388-2681. Ronan School of Music students perform; food trucks are onsite. ART FUNDAMENTALS Glendia Cooper offers clay hand building classes involving coil and slab work to ages 13 and older, 5:30-8 p.m. March 19 in Cummer Museum’s Green Studio, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $125, 356-6857, cummer.org. FREE DANCE CLASSES Dance Trance offers free community dance classes 7-8 p.m. March 19 and 26 at Dance Trance, 1515 San Marco Blvd., 390-0939, dancetrancefitness.com. MUSIC LESSONS Instructors give introductory music lessons, violin and fiddle demonstrations, advice on stringing and tuning instruments, free guitar and bass tuning and care tips 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 23 at St. Augustine Music Connection, 1333 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, free, 829-9844 or 829-9829. EXCURSIONS INTO THE WILD Artist and environmentalist Jim Draper wraps up a series of explorations into natural habitats for ages 13 and older, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. March 23 at Julington/Durbin Creek Preserve. Bring a lunch; wine and light hors d’oeuvres follow at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, $140, 355-0630. ORANGE PARK CALL TO ARTISTS Artists interested in exhibiting their work at “Art & About: A Neighborhood Art & Music Event” held 10 a.m. April 6 at Orange Park Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave., Orange Park, must apply before March 23, 215-8329. DISCOVERING THE LAYERS Artist Jim Draper leads a gallery discussion related to his exhibit, “Feast of Flowers,” 1 p.m. March 24 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., reservations required, 899-6038. EARTH DAY POSTER CONTEST Duval County students from kindergarteners to high school seniors may submit entries for an Earth Day poster contest with the theme “Shades of Green.” Submissions are due 5 p.m. April 1 at the Environmental Protection Board, 214 N. Hogan St., Downtown, 255-7213. CALL TO ARTISTS Artists may submit their impressions of St. Augustine in this community-based art project, until April 15. Registration is $10, which includes the canvas, ancientcitymosaic.com. MUSIC COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIP Entries for Concert on the Green’s Young Artists Scholarship music competition are accepted until April 19. Open competition for kids in grades 6-12 who are Clay County residents or who attend a Clay County school, 278-9448; submit entries online at concertonthegreen.com. THEATER WORKSHOP

Orange Park Community Theatre offers a spring theater workshop for students in grades 2-8. Classes are held 4:306:30 p.m. every Mon.-Thur. through April 21 at 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park, opct.org. THEATRICAL ARTS Classes in theatrical performance, including song and dance, are held Mon.-Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Spring Park, fees vary, 322-7672, theperformersacademy.com. MIXED MEDIA ART CLASSES Energetic art classes are held weekly at Studio 121, 121 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, at a fee of $20 per class or $100 for six weeks, 568-2146, teresemuller.com. ART THERAPY CLASSES Art classes are held 6-9 p.m. every Tue. at Diversions, 210 N. Laura St., Downtown, $30 includes supplies, 586-2088, email daniel@diversionsjax.com. MURRAY HILL ART CLASSES Six-week art classes for adults and kids are offered at Murray Hill Art Center, 4327 Kerle St., Murray Hill. Adult class fee is $80; $50 for kids, 677-2787, artsjax.org. DRAMATIC ARTS AT THE BEACHES Classes and workshops in theatrical performance for all ages and skill levels are held Mon.-Fri. at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, fees vary, 249-0289. BELLY DANCING Belly Dance with Margarita is offered 4 p.m. every Thur. and 10:30 a.m. every Sat. at Boleros Dance Center, 10131 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 721-3399. JAZZ MUSICIANS The Jazzland Café seeks musicians who play piano, bass or drums, for a new ensemble being formed. For details, email info@jazzlandcafe.com. DANCE CLASSES The Dance Shack offers classes for several styles of dance, for all ages and skill levels, every Mon.-Fri., at 3837 Southside Blvd., Southside, 527-8694, thedanceshack.com. K.A.R.M.A. CLASS A Kindling Auras & Radiating Musical Awareness group vocal session, focusing on mental clarity, visualization, harmonizing and blending, breath and energy control, is held 6-7 p.m. every Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Spring Park. Registration is requested, but not required, 322-7672, elementsofonelove@gmail.com. JAX CONTRA DANCE A live band and caller lead folk dancing, at 8 and 11 p.m. every third Fri. of the month at Riverside Avenue Christian Church, 2841 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $7, 396-1997. ST. AUGUSTINE CHORUS AUDITIONS Auditions for singers for “On Broadway! Act II” are held 6:50-9 p.m. every Tue. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 215 St. George St., St. Augustine. Music distributed during the first few weeks of rehearsals at 6:30 p.m., membership fee: $25, 808-1904, staugustinecommunitychorus.org.

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE RECITAL The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra performs a concert of chamber music selections 7 p.m. March 13 at UNF’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, free, 354-5547,

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jaxsymphony.org. TIERNEY SUTTON BAND Riverside Fine Arts Series presents Grammy-nominated Tierney Sutton Band 7:30 p.m. March 14 at Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St., Downtown, 389-6222, riversidefinearts.org. MAESTRO’S CHOICE The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra plays some of Conductor Fabio Mechetti’s favorites 11 a.m. March 15 at the T-U Center, 300 Water St., Downtown, $16-$26, 354-5547, jaxsymphony.org. DOVER STRING QUARTET The quartet performs 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 15 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, free, 355-7584, fridaymusicale.com. ORANGE PARK CHORALE Community musicians perform 7:30 p.m. March 15 at Grace Episcopal Church, 245 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, and 3 p.m. March 17, Riverside Presbyterian Church, 849 Park St., Riverside, 273-4279, orangeparkchorale.com. JAZZ AT THE BRICK RESTAURANT The Just Jazz Quartet, featuring pianist John Thomas, performs 8 p.m. March 15 at Brick Restaurant, 3585 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-0606. LISA KELLY JAZZ COLLECTIVE The jazz group performs 8 p.m.-midnight March 16, 23 and 30 at Cobalt Lounge, Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 810-6810. FESTIVAL OF STRINGS The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Principal Conductor Scott Gregg, performs 5 p.m. March 17 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $5, 354-5547, jaxsymphony.org. RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs works by Richard Wagner, 7:30 p.m. March 21 and 8 p.m. March 2223 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $25-$70, 354-5547, jaxsymphony.org. BELMONT PIANO TRIO The pianists play 6 p.m. March 24 at the Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, free, 355-7584, fridaymusicale.com. JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Live jazz is featured nightly at Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 825-0502. JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Calendar and guitarist Taylor Roberts are featured 9:30 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., Riverside, 388-9551. JAZZ IN MANDARIN Boril Ivanov Trio plays 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum plays 7 p.m. every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 262-0006. DINO SALIBA Tonino’s Trattoria hosts saxophonist Saliba 6 p.m. every Sat. at 7001 Merrill Road, Arlington, 743-3848. JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE The House Cats play 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. every Sat. at Stogies Club & Listening Room, 36 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 826-4008. JAZZ IN ARLINGTON

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Jazzland features live music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. and 8 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at 1324 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 240-1009, jazzlandcafe.com.

ART WALKS & MARKETS

MID-WEEK MARKET Arts and crafts, local produce and live music are featured 3-6 p.m. March 13 and every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach, 247-5800. DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts and crafts and local produce are offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 15 and every Fri. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 353-1188. FERNANDINA BEACH MARKETPLACE The market offers fresh baked goods, organic vegetables and jellies, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 16 and every Sat. at North Seventh Street, Fernandina Beach. 557-8229, fernandinabeachmarketplace.com. AMELIA FARMERS MARKET The market offers farm-direct fruits and vegetables 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 16 and every Sat. at The Shops of Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, ameliafarmersmarket.com. NORTH BEACH ARTS MARKET Arts & crafts, produce, community services and kids’ activities are featured 3-7 p.m. March 16 and every Sat. at North Beach Park, 3721 Coastal Highway A1A, Vilano Beach (where the wooden walkover crosses A1A), 910-8386. NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, 5-9 p.m. March 21 and every third Thur. of the month, at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. For a list of participating galleries, call 249-2222. ARTBREAKERS FEST Derek St. Holmes, the original lead vocalist of the Ted Nugent Band, performs at the fourth annual Artbreakers Music & Art Festival, a benefit for the nonprofit Artbreakers, which supports St. Johns County cancer patients. A silent auction and a Back to the ’70s costume contest are featured, 5:3010 p.m. March 23 at The Fountain of Youth, 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, $10, 599-2551, artbreakers.org. FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK An art walk, featuring 30-40 galleries, museums and businesses and spanning 15 blocks, is held April 3 and the first Wed. of every month in Downtown Jacksonville. For an events map, go to downtownjacksonville.org/marketing. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held April 5 and the first Fri. of every month, with more than 15 galleries participating, 829-0065.

MUSEUMS

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. “Freedom Comes to Fernandina,” a black history exhibit running through March, highlights the achievements of African-

The FSCJ Dance Faculty, guest dancers and one selected student performer present danceWORKS’ 16th annual Spring Dance Concert – “BIG. BOLD. DANCE!” – March 15 and 16 at Wilson Center for the Arts. Photo: Trib La Prade

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“Sale: A Campaign to Sell Itself, Which is Nothing,” an exhibit by architect and artist Cameron McNall, is featured through March on the Highway Gallery, a public art project on digital billboards throughout the city. Photos: Courtesy Highway Gallery Americans. The children’s exhibit, “Discovery Ship,” allows kids to pilot the ship, hoist flags and learn about the history of Fernandina’s harbor. CAMP BLANDING MUSEUM 5629 S.R. 16 W., Camp Blanding, Starke, 682-3196. Artwork, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts from the activities of Camp Blanding during World War II are displayed along with outdoor displays of vehicles from WWII, Vietnam and Desert Storm. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857. “Feast of Flowers,” Jim Draper’s series celebrating the 500th anniversary of the first European engagement with Florida, continues through April 7. “Cultural Fusion,” an exhibit of archival material about two vital community leaders, Eartha White and Ninah Cummer, continues through April 14. The exhibit “200 Years of Russian Decorative Arts Under the Romanovs” continues through April 27. “La Florida,” presenting native and Spanish colonial artifacts, celebrating 500 years of Florida art, runs through Oct. 6. JACKSONVILLE MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 162, Downtown, 355-1101. The museum’s permanent collection includes steamboats, various nautical-themed art, books, documents and artifacts. JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY’S ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY “Pulp Fiction,” an exhibit of work by paper artists Denise Bookwalter, Charles Clary and Lauren Clay, is on display through March 13. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992. “Nursery Rhymes,” an exhibit of original illustrations and manuscripts of classic nursery rhymes, is on display through April 28. “Divergence!” – an exhibit featuring the works of local artists David Engdahl and Barbara Holmes Fryefield, runs through April 26. The permanent collection includes rare manuscripts. MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin, 268-0784. Exhibits regarding Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Civil War vessel Maple Leaf are on display, as well as work by Mandarin artists. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911. “Slow: Marking Time in Photography and Film” continues through April 7. “First Coast Portfolio: A Juried Art Educators Exhibition” features art by local educators on the First Coast through March. Sculptor Michael Aurbach, a Vanderbilt professor, is the featured artist at the fourth annual Barbara Ritzman Devereux Visiting Artist Exhibition, lecture and workshop, held through April 28 at MOCA’s UNF Gallery of Art. The exhibit is held concurrently at UNF and the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. Narrative-based painter Sarah Emerson installs a mural based on her imaginary interpretation of Aokigahara, Japan’s suicide forest, through March 22 in Haskell Atrium Gallery. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the artist while she works. Emerson’s mural concludes the second season of Project Atrium and is on display through July 7. Emerson discusses her work 2 p.m. March 22.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674. The exhibit “RACE: Are We So Different?” – a traveling exhibit developed by the American Anthropological Association – tells the story of race through the frameworks of science, history and contemporary experiences. The exhibit is displayed through April 28. RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555. “Through Our Eyes” celebrates 20 years of African-American art with the exhibit “20/20 Perfect Vision,” featuring works of 20 artists, through June 30.

GALLERIES

AMIRO ART & FOUND GALLERY 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 824-8460. “Boho Blvd, Bohemian Inspirations with a Twist” is on display in March. Lori Hammer takes vintage materials and gives them new life as jewelry, belts and accessories. THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757. “Through the Lens,” a juried exhibit of photography, is on display through April 18. ART INSTITUTE OF JACKSONVILLE GALLERY 8775 Baypine Road, Southside, 486-3000. “What Those Who Teach Can Do,” the second annual Art Educators’

Appreciation Show, is on display through April. CORK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside. “Cut-Paint-Draw,” an exhibit featuring Hiromi Moneyhun’s cut paper, and Sharla Valeski’s acrylic paintings and Bruce Musser’s mixed-media drawings, is displayed through March. On March 31, CoRK holds a studio tour; all the artists’ studios are open. CORSE GALLERY & ATELIER 4144 Herschel St., Riverside, 388-8205. Permanent works on display feature artists Kevin Beilfuss, Eileen Corse, Miro Sinovcic, Maggie Siner, Alice Williams and Luana Luconi Winner. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. “Cultural Center Curatorial Committee Exhibition,” featuring works by David Engdahl, Sydney McKenna and Jan Miller, is on display through April 6. “Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts” runs through March 22. CYPRESS VILLAGE ART LEAGUE 4600 Middleton Park Circle, Southside, 223-6100. The exhibit “WOW,” featuring paintings by Atlanta’s Linda Copeland, continues through April 11. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. “Iconic Palms” is a photography exhibit, featuring Florida palm trees, by local photographer Melinda Bradshaw, on display through April 8. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Southside, 425-2845. “Manifest: Select Photographs” is on display through March. The featured photographers are Bobby Davidson, Jessica Yatrofsky, Chang Kyun Kim, Allen Frame and Emma Wilcox. The exhibit ranges in process and production while exemplifying the clarity of digital shooting and printing. GALLERY725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach, 345-9320. “Identity and Nature” is an exhibit of photography displayed through March 20, featuring the work of Ken Daga and Maya Adkins. GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-3161. The works of Judith Patterson, Moises Ramos, Arlene Tabor and Emine Zander are featured for March and April. THE GALLERY AT HOUSE OF STEREO 8780 Perimeter Park Ct., Ste. 100, Southside, 642-6677. The gallery features painting, art glass, photography, wood crafts, pottery and sculpture. GEORGIA NICK GALLERY 11A Aviles St., St. Augustine, 806-3348. The artist-owned studio displays Nick’s sea and landscape photography, along with local work by oil painters, a mosaic artist, potter, photographer and author. HIGHWAY GALLERY Architect and artist Cameron McNall’s work is featured through March on the Highway Gallery, a public art project on digital billboards throughout the city. McNall’s exhibit, “Sale: A Campaign to Sell Itself, Which is Nothing,” is on display in the citywide campaign – a collaboration among Harbinger, Florida Mining Gallery, Clear Channel Outdoor and Clearly Jacksonville. ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. The IAA members’ show, “Colorful Island,” continues through March. J. JOHNSON GALLERY 177 Fourth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 435-3200. Javier Marín’s sculpture, classical and contemporary with a blend of Western Europe, Asia, pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican and modern Mexican civilization influences, is exhibited through April 26.

Artist and environmentalist Jim Draper (pictured) concludes his “Excursions into the Wild” explorations with a visit to Julington/Durbin Creek Preserve on March 23, then leads a gallery discussion called “Discovering the Layers” related to his exhibit, “Feast of Flowers,” March 24 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Riverside. Photo: Walter Coker

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A Classic Theatre celebrates the 75th anniversary of “The Yearling” with “Cross Roads: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Norton S. Baskin in Unguarded Moments,” With Nancy Grote (left) as Rawlings and Ashley Carter as Baskin in performances March 15-17 and March 22-24 in Flagler College’s Flagler Room in St. Augustine.

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JACK MITCHELL GALLERY Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750. An exhibit of Lois Greenfield’s work is on display through April 6. LEE ADAMS FLORIDA ARTISTS GALLERY Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750. An exhibit of Ellen Diamond’s work is on display through April 6. LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES 4615 Philips Highway, Southside, 730-8235. The photography and mixed-media exhibit, “America: Visions of My New Country,” works by children attending the Summertime Express youth refugee camp, is displayed year-round in the main lobby. PALENCIA FINE ARTS ACADEMY 701 Market St., Ste. 107A, St. Augustine, 819-1584. The academy, a gallery and educational institution, showcases students’ creative processes, as well as exhibits. Stacie Hernandez’s works are on display. PLUM GALLERY 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069. The exhibit “Plum Jam(med)” by assemblage artist Barbara J. Cornett, gourd artist Mindy Hawkins, glassblower Thomas Long, nontraditional painter Deedra Ludwig, figurative artist Sara Pedigo and photographer Theresa Segal, continues through March 31. REMBRANDTZ GALLERY 131 King St., St. Augustine, 829-0065. The award-winning art gallery displays Murjani Grace jewelry, original art, glass and pottery. Open late for First Fridays. SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 E. White St., St. Augustine, 827-9997. Eclectic works by Steve Marrazzo are featured. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Downtown, 553-6361. The gallery features works in painting, photography and other media by 29 local artists and photographers. SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838. “Negro Y Blanco,” an exhibit of new work in black-and-white by Anthony Ausgang, is displayed through March 29. ST. AUGUSTINE VISITOR CENTER 10 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 825-1000. ”Picasso Art & Arena,” an exhibit showcasing 39 pieces of Pablo Picasso’s work from the Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal in

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Málaga, Spain, is on display through May 11. “Hanging with Picasso” features select works of St. Johns County students hanging alongside Picasso’s work through May 11. STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 561-2146. The gallery’s permanent collection features work from members Jim Smith, Mary Atwood, Joyce Gabiou, Terese Muller, Matthew Patterson, Charles Payne, Mary St. Germain and Mark Zimmerman. The collages of Louise Freshman Brown are on display through March. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The gallery’s permanent collection features 16th-century artifacts detailing Sir Francis Drake’s 1586 burning of St. Augustine. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA GALLERY OF ART 1 UNF Dr., Bldg. 2, Rm. 1001, Southside, 620-2534. Michael Aurbach is the featured artist for the fourth annual Barbara Ritz Devereux Visiting Artist exhibit, held through April 29. The exhibit is held concurrently at UNF and the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. VILLAGE ARTS FRAMING & GALLERY 1520 Sawgrass Village Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-4925. “Stepping Out” features oil paintings by Laurel Dagnillo at a reception held 4-6:30 p.m. March 21. WATERWHEEL ART GALLERY 819 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-2535. Works by local artists Henry Von Genk III, John Tassey, Dante De Florio, Sergei Orgunov, Millie Martin and Shawn Meharg are displayed. 233 WEST KING 233 W. King St., St. Augustine, 217-7470. “Human Follies” is an exhibit featuring the work of Peter A. Cerreta. Cerreta’s charity event is held 6:30-8 p.m. March 27; proceeds benefit Community Hospice of Northeast Florida’s Bailey Family Center for Caring. WHITE PEONY 216 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 819-9770. This gallery boutique features a variety of handcrafted jewelry, wearable art and recycled/upcycled items. For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To list your event, send info time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print to David Johnson, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Tue., eight days before publication.

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Double Elimination

A-Sun Tournament losses cap bleak basketball seasons for UNF and JU

eing a fan of Division I college basketball in Jacksonville can be a frustrating experience. For fans of Jacksonville University’s Dolphins, the last moment of real glory was more than 40 years ago, when big man Artis Gilmore led the squad to the national championship game at the end of the 1969-’70 season. Fans of University of North Florida’s Ospreys, meanwhile, can’t count on even a sepia-tinged memory like that. In a sense of recent achievement, every season is frustrating … and 2012-’13 was no different: Both teams were bounced from the Atlantic Sun Tournament in the first round. The less-surprising of the two eliminations was the first — No. 7 seed UNF fell 73-63 to Florida Gulf Coast in Macon, Ga., in front of a reported crowd of 683 souls. In any given year, the Ospreys haven’t inspired excitement, and this year was more of the same: UNF finished with 13 wins, eight in conference play. The Macon game was actually rather competitive, though; UNF led by five in the first half and was within three points with less than six-and-a-half minutes to play. Then, Florida Gulf Coast’s Bernard Thompson scored nine consecutive points to effectively seal the victory. The scrappy Ospreys did earn the respect of their opponents, however. “Give UNF a lot of credit. They are an excellent basketball team, and I’m very happy with how hard we played to get the win,” Gulf Coast head coach Andy Enfield told FGCUathletics.com afterward. “We had different guys step up at different times in the game and when that happens, we are a dangerous team.” Guard Parker Smith, an all-Atlantic Sun Conference second-team selection in 2011’12, put up numbers that, as always, made observers wonder what would happen if UNF had more players of his caliber. Smith, a senior, scored 29 points, but given the Ospreys’ issues with turnovers and production inside the paint, he would’ve needed to score a few more to take the game. Smith played his last game in a UNF uniform, and it’s an open question how the team will replace his production and consistency next season. Despite Smith, no one expected more from UNF last week.

JU’s season was a different story. In what apologists for the program called a “rebuilding year,” the Dolphins had a plausible chance to make a run in the A-Sun tournament. That is, until they hit the court against University of South Carolina Upstate, which took control of the game early and never relinquished it, in a 76-62 victory that wasn’t as close as the score. The loss was rooted in a breakdown of fundamentals, according to the Dolphins’ coach. “We didn’t play Jacksonville basketball,” head coach Cliff Warren told The Macon Telegraph after the team finished the season with a dismal 14-18 record. “We turned the ball over, which helped them get some easy baskets. We don’t typically turn the ball over that much.” When Warren came to JU, many observers — including me — expected those types of quotations would be a thing of the past. Thus far, Warren has failed to change that definition of “Jacksonville basketball,” which has been subpar and below the Division I level for so long, it’s almost not worth talking about. The “Jacksonville basketball” on display could’ve happened almost any time in the last 30 years. From the start of the game, the Dolphins’ offense was so cold you could call it frostbite, with ball control that bordered on neglect. And when the team did get opportunities, such as from the charity stripe in the first half, they couldn’t convert. Shooting 4-of-9 at three free throws in the first half is the type of performance that will knock a team out of a game for good. JU trailed by double digits for most of the game, and it’s hard to put a positive spin on an effort so desultory. Both teams are going to need improved recruiting if they’re serious about competing, even in the lower tier of Division I play. This has been needed for a long time, but what was obvious during last week’s Atlantic Sun tournament was a hard truth: Both teams must increase their focus on fundamentals. Can they get that from the current coaches? We’ll see. AG Gancarski themail@folioweekly.com twitter.com/aggancarski MARCH 13-19, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 41

Happenings EVENTS

BOSOM BUDDIES Bobbi de Cordova-Hanks, a breast cancer survivor, is the featured speaker 11 a.m. March 13, FSCJ North Campus, Rm. E235, 4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville. Free. RSVP: 766-6785. AUTISM SYMPOSIUM Wolfson Children’s Hospital presents the fifth annual symposium 8:30 a.m. March 13 at University of North Florida’s University Center, 12000 Alumni Dr., Jacksonville. Autism experts address medical evidence about autism causes and treatments. Admission is $50, which includes lunch. 202-6039. wolfsonchildrens.org JAX SHARKS PRESEASON BENEFIT Jacksonville Sharks take on the Orlando Predators 8 p.m. March 15 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Bring a pet food donation to benefit First Coast No More Homeless Pets. Tickets range from $12-$133. A kickoff bash is held 4-7 p.m. March 16 at Burrito Gallery, 21 E. Adams St., Downtown. 630-3900. jaxsharks.com COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows are Laser U2 7 p.m., Laser Beatles 8 p.m., Laser Led Zeppelin 9 p.m., and the new Laser Queen show, 10 p.m. March 15 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank. Online tickets are $5. Saturday shows are held noon and 5 p.m. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org COLOMBIAN CONSULATE VISIT Colombian Consulate Orlando (Consulado Movil) is on hand 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16 at Iglesia Roca de Salvacion, 2361 Cortez Road, Jacksonville. Paperwork that “el Consulado Movil” can help process include Cedulas, passports, visas, ID cards, notarizations, certificate of supervivencias, certificate of residency, and certificates of marriage and birth. Appointments required. 866-9251. asocol.com.co SPRING FLING OPEN HOUSE Keiser University holds an open house 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 16 at 6430 Southpoint Parkway, Southside. Refreshments, candy, campus tours and prizes are featured. Faculty and staff discuss programs in healthcare, business, technology and legal fields. 888-844-8404. kuopenhouse.com CUMMER BALL & AUCTION 2013 The 34th Cummer Ball fundriaser is held 6 p.m. March 16 at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville. Cocktails, dinner and dancing, and a live auction are featured. The Tangee Renee Band performs. Tickets are $500 for members; $550 for nonmembers. Proceeds benefit The Cummer’s mission to engage and inspire through the arts, gardens and education. 899-6038. cummer.org HERB FESTIVAL Jacksonville Herb Society holds its 21st annual Herb Festival from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 16 at Glynlea Grace United Methodist Church, 6429 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville. Herbs, soaps and lotions, food (for people and pets) and arts & crafts are featured. JacksonvilleHerbSociety@yahoo.com RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Performing musicians include Pam Affronti 10:30 a.m., Hannah Aldridge at noon and Tyler Childers 2:30 p.m. March 16 at the market, under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, Downtown. Local and regional art and a farmers market are also featured from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. Admission is free. 554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com FORT CLINCH CONFEDERATE GARRISON Living history interpreters recreate fort life during the Civil War 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16 and from 9 a.m.-noon March 17 at Fort Clinch State Park, 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Firing demonstrations, soldier drills, ladies in their Southern finery and drummer boys are featured. Park admission is $6 per vehicle; plus $2 per person Fort admission. 277-7274. floridastateparks.org/fortclinch FARMERS & ARTS MARKET This market is held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the second and fourth Sun. of the month at 2042 Park Ave., Orange Park. Everything is handmade or homegrown. Live entertainment, kids’ activities and food are featured. 264-2635. townoforangepark.com ST. JOHNS RIVER FARMERS MARKET Local produce, arts and crafts 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 S.R. 13, Switzerland. 347-8900. FARMERS MARKET OF SAN MARCO Fresh local and regional produce is offered 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at 1620 Naldo Ave., Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot, San Marco. Family fun day is the third Sat. 607-9935. ANCIENT OAKS ARTS & FARMERS MARKET An open-air farmers market, noon-4 p.m. March 24 and every other Sun. at Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Rd. 607-9935.

POLITICS, BUSINESS, ACTIVISM

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB TPC’s Matt Rapp is the featured speaker 11:30 a.m.

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Prepare for a high-definition show featuring live laser shows and music from U2, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Queen at the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, located in the Museum of Science & History. March 13 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. Admission is $20 for members, with lunch; $25 for nonmembers, with lunch. The Youth Achievers Program luncheon is held March 20. 396-5559. CLAY CHAMBER U A luncheon/workshop is held 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 20 at Fleming Island Plantation’s Golf Club, 2260 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island. Bob Myers is the featured speaker. Admission is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. 264-2651. claychamber.com JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets 4 p.m. March 21 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville. 630-7306. coj.net

BOOKS & WRITING

WRITERS’ MEETING The Ancient City Chapter of the Florida Writer’s Association gathers 10:15 a.m. March 16 at Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Michael Ray King and Jeff Swesky discuss the options of publishing an e-book and the traditional hard and soft cover book and what is involved with doing it yourself or going to a company that provides all the services. sjcpls.org T.D. ALLMAN Bestselling author Allman talks about and signs copies of his new book, “Finding Florida: The True History of the Sunshine State,” 7 p.m. March 18 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach. 241-9026. RONA RECOMMENDS The BookMark and Jacksonville NOW chapter present the 11th annual Women’s History Month celebration 6:30 p.m. March 20 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach. The fourth annual “Rona Recommends” is held 7 p.m. Rona Brinlee discusses books by/and or about women. 241-9026.

UPCOMING

YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: GET THE SILLIES OUT! March 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre GABRIEL IGLESIAS March 24, Moran Theater, T-U Center JAX BEER WEEK April 1-6, Jax Urban Core ROCK OF AGES April 2, T-U Center DISNEY ON ICE: DARE TO DREAM April 4, Veterans Memorial Center MIKE EPPS April 12, T-U Center GUNS-N-HOSES April 13, Veterans Memorial Arena 12TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL April 27, Tree Hill Nature Center ISLE OF EIGHT FLAGS SHRIMP FESTIVAL May 3-5, Fernandina Beach

KEVIN JAMES June 9, The Florida Theatre GREAT SOUTHERN TAILGATE COOK-OFF Aug. 23 & 24, Amelia Island

COMEDY

KAREN MILLS Mills appears 8 p.m. March 13, 14 and 15, and 8 and 10 p.m. March 16 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road (in Ramada Inn), Mandarin. Tickets are $10 and $12. Comedy Zone All Stars 8 p.m. March 19 and 20. 292-4242. comedyzone.com COMEDY CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE Don Friesen appears 8:34 p.m. March 14, 8:04 p.m. March 15 and 8:04 and 10:18 p.m. March 16 at the new club, 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 8, Southside. Tickets range from $6-$25. Local funnyman Danny Johnson is on 6 p.m. March 16. 646-4277. jacksonvillecomedy.com THE GYPSY COMEDY CLUB Big Ed Caylor and Corry Forrestor appear 8:30 p.m. March 15 and 16 at 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $10 and $12. 461-8843. MAD COWFORD Mad Cowford Improv performs 8:15 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Downtown. Admission is $5. 860-5451.

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

TALBOT ISLANDS TREKKING ON A TRAIL A park ranger discusses the basics of hiking 2 p.m. March 16 at Ribault Club, Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road. Free. 251-2320. floridastateparks. org/littletalbotisland ST. JOHNS RIVER CELEBRATION The 18th annual St. Johns River Cleanup & Celebration is held 8-11 a.m. March 16 at multiple sites along the river throughout Northeast Florida. In Duval, call 630-3420 or go to coj.net. In Clay, call 269-6374. stjohnsriverkeeper. org. The River(side) Cleanup is held in parks throughout the Riverside/Avondale area 9 a.m.-noon March 19. For details, go to riversideavondale.org LUCK OF THE KIWI 5K The inaugural 5K is held 6 p.m. March 16 at Intuition Ale Works, 720 King St., Riverside. A post-race party is held. Proceeds benefit the Jared Bynum Memorial Scholarship at Landon Middle School. 1stplacesports.com MAYOR’S WALK The annual walk for senior wellness is held 10 a.m. March 16 at Metropolitan Park, 1410 gator Bowl Blvd., Downtown. Free for folks older than 60. 630-7392.

RUMBLE IN THE ANCIENT CITY This Mixed Martial Arts event, featuring MMA fights, starts at 6 p.m. (doors at 5 p.m.) March 16 at Ketterlinus Gym, 60 Orange St., St. Augustine. An Irish Festival is held 4 p.m. Tickets start at $25; $10 for kids. Proceeds benefit St. Johns County Parks & Rec programs. Featured fighters are Cory Clark and Zach Alexander. 982-0099. rumbleintheancientcity. com deadgamefightschool.com HALE & HEARTY 7K The Hale & Hearty 7K is held 7:45 a.m. (registration 7 a.m.) March 16, starting and ending at Central Park, Fernandina Beach. Proceeds benefit the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida’s regional health care utilization research. haleandhearty7k.com hpcnef.org BEACH EXPLORATION A guided exploration is held 8:30 a.m. March 16 at Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve’s South Beach site, A1A South, Ponte Vedra. There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. Reservations are requested; call 823-4500. gtmnerr.org BUTTERFLY DISCUSSION Don Palmer and Peggy Friedman discuss how butterflies interact with native plants through various stages of development, 10-11 a.m. March 19 at GTM Reserve’s Marineland Field Office, west of A1A at Ocean Shore Blvd., south end of Town of Marineland. To RSVP, call 823-4500. HIKING BASICS A free hiking program is offered 7-8:30 p.m. March 19 at REI, 4862 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Center. Register at rei.com 996-1613. DINOTREK AT THE ZOO The new exhibit is open at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. Lifelike animatronic “dinosaur” creatures are featured. Admission is $3 for members, $3.50 for non-members, in addition to Zoo admission. Zoo hours are extended until 6 p.m. weekends and holidays through Labor Day. 757-4463. jacksonvillezoo.org

COMMUNITY EVENTS

FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY The Jacksonville Chapter of the FNPS, Ixia, gets together 6:30 p.m. March 21 at Regency Square Library, 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville. Landscape architect Laurie Sheldon discusses “Creating Habitat for Pollinators with Native Plants.” Admission is free. 655-2550. ixia. fnpschapters.org LGBT WORSHIP SERVICES Services are held 10:30 a.m. every Sun. at First Coast Metropolitan Community Church, 2915 C.R. 214, St. Augustine. 824-2802. OLD TIME JAM Mountain-type folk music is played 7 p.m. every Tue. at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown. Open to players of all skill levels. Admission is free. facebook.com/ JacksonvilleOldTimeJam

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CLASSES & GROUPS

RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP Duval County Extension offers a Make & Take Rain Barrel Workshop 10 a.m.-noon March 15 at 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville. $45. Bring a vehicle big enough to get the 55-gallon plastic drum home. Sorry, no deliveries. To register, call 255-7450. CELEBRATE RECOVERY This Christ-centered recovery program meets 6-8 p.m. every Thur. at 555 Stockton St., Riverside. 476-0278. MEMORY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Learn simple strategies that focus on cognitive stimulation, education and socialization. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach. 729-9535. DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 12-Step meetings are held 7 p.m. every Thur. at Christian Family Chapel, Bldg. D, 10365 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville. 269-8010. COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS Six-week martial arts classes for men and women are offered 7-8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4083 Sunbeam Road, Southside. The fee is $40 a month, which includes access to fitness center. 343-6298. MARINE VETERANS GROUP The Oldest City Detachment 383 gathers 7 p.m. on first Tue. of the month at Elks Lodge 829, 1420 A1A S., St. Augustine. 461-0139. mclfl383.org VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA The Duval County Chapter No. 1046 gathers 7 p.m. the first Wed. of every month at the Elks Lodge, 1855 West Road, Southside. 419-8821. To have your events or club meetings listed here, email time, date, location (street address and city), admission price and contact number to print to events@folioweekly. com or click the link in our Happenings section at folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Wed. for the next Wednesday publication.

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old the steak, please — and the pulled pork sliders. And those spare ribs. Put down your forks and knives. While not eating meat may sound borderline traumatic to many, some local carnivores have taken a pledge to say goodbye to meat for 31 days. Sponsored by The Girls Gone Green, No Meat March is celebrating its third year in Northeast Florida. Start your day with a freshly roasted coffee from Sipper’s Coffeehouse (7643 Gate Parkway, Southside), which serves dairy-free alternatives to add to your java. The homemade chai and sugar-free chai are heavenly blended with creamy soy. A drool-worthy brunch can be found at any of the area FirstWatch The Daytime Café locations (13470 Beach Blvd., at Hodges Boulevard; 11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 14, Mandarin; 5444 Marsh Landing Parkway, Ste. 4, Jacksonville Beach). Try the fresh fruit crêpes topped with low-fat organic strawberry yogurt and a dash of cinnamon and sugar. They’re served with homemade granola and the baked muffin of the day. FirstWatch’s omelets are made with cage-free eggs. The C’est la vie with roasted zucchini, onions, tomatoes and herbed goat cheese is a favorite. For a lunch less than $10 and several veg options daily, head to Chomp Chomp (106 E. Adams St., Downtown). The tofu and pickled veggie bahn mi with a side of salad or thincut crispy curry potato chips are just what the doctor ordered. Or try the TMB — no bacon here — TMB stands for tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil. You can swap tofu for chicken or pork when you choose the curry of the day. Chamblin’s Uptown (215 N. Laura St., Downtown) offers delicious veg hot soups and wrapped specialties. They have two veggie wraps, a curry tempeh wrap and other specials that grace the chalkboard menu from time to time, like vegan chili, Tofurkey and Swiss on a tomato basil wrap and VGBLT (lettuce and

tomato with avocado and tempeh bacon). Ethnic restaurants are no-brainers for meat-free options. Thai (tofu pad Thai and any noodle and rice dish can be made without meat), Mediterranean, Vietnamese, Italian, Chinese and Indian spots across town are safe bets. For a vegtastic lunch on the go, many area food trucks serve delectable meatless options. Corner Taco has tempeh tacos and asparagus tacos on freshly made corn tortillas. The salad with tomatoes, sea salt and homemade thyme vinaigrette is also worthy of a tempeh addition. Super Food Truck has a new quinoa, spinach, goat cheese, tomato, cucumber and avocado wrap, which is the perfect complement to sweet potato fries. On the Fly offers The Tree Hugger hummus wrap, avocado and caramelized onion soft taco and parmesan-crusted grilled cheese with brie, tomato and pesto. The Happy Grilled Cheese food truck has sweet (think creamy Nutella, peanut butter and bananas) and savory meatfree sandwiches and soups. Locations vary. For daily stops, follow the trucks on facebook. com/jaxtruckies. (Full disclosure: I help run the Jax Truckies page.) Swing into M Shack (299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach) for a Super Kale Salad with apples, avocado, pecans, tamari, raisins, sesame seeds and a ginger garlic dressing or have a grilled-cheese-and-tomato sandwich with sweet potato tots. Make the veggie burger vegan by opting out of melted provolone.

Corner Taco has tempeh tacos and asparagus tacos on freshly made corn tortillas.

Make MShack’s veggieburger vegan by opting out of melted provolone.

Chamblin’s Uptown serves a wrap with hummus, spinach, cucumbers, onion, sprouts, tomatoes, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), slivered almonds and vinaigrette in a tomato basil tortilla. Add goat cheese. Photos: Caron Streibich

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Try The Garage (2692 Post St., Riverside) for a grilled cheese with a side of wavy potato chips and a slightly spicy, peppery creamy Garage sauce that’s highly addictive. The Garage also serves a tasty veggie burger. And don’t forget the red velvet cupcake “burger” for dessert — four frosted mini-cupcakes and a slice of melted Swiss sandwiched together within a crispy pressed roll. GGG’s vegjax.com site is an excellent resource, packed with helpful information about what restaurants offer which vegetarian and vegan selections. And on nomeatmarch.com, you’ll find a forum for participants to share stories or swap meatless recipes. Caron Streibich Folio Weekly Bite Club Host biteclub@folioweekly.com

Super Food Truck has a new quinoa, spinach, goat cheese, tomato, cucumber and avocado wrap.

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Average Entrée Cost: $ = Less than $8 $$ = $8-$14 $$$ = $15-$22 $$$$ = $23 & up BW = Beer, Wine FB = Full Bar CM = Children’s Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast Br = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner F = Folio Weekly distribution point *Bite Club Certified! = Restaurant hosted a free Folio Weekly Bite Club tasting. Want to join? Go to fwbiteclub.com

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE

BARBARA JEAN’S RESTAURANT See Ponte Vedra. 960030 Gateway Blvd. 277-3700. $$-$$$ BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks Harbor Marina. 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 KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic district; sandwiches, chef’s specials. Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun., Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE The brand-new fine dining restaurant offers Dover sole, Maine lobster, steaks and seafood, served in an upscale atmosphere by an attentive waitstaff. FB. D, nightly. 802 Ash St. 310-6049. $$$$ FLORIDA HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT Southern-style fare features fried chicken, shrimp ’n’ grits, burgers and salads, served in this 1850s house in the historic district. CM. FB. L, Thur.-Sun. 22 S. Third St. 491-7251. $$ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas. Specialties are margharita pizza, shrimp feast. Bread baked on-site. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5472 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL Owner Jon Walker F Owners John and Bretta Walker offer sports bar fare including onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. BW. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 320 S. Eighth St. 321-0303. $ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ F Favorite items include a pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a casual, laidback atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F The casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, and hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Teppanyaki masters create your meal. 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE 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 Innovative lunch menu offers po’boys, seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood. Nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., Br. Sun. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, offering specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drive-thru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee. 225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $ THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery and juice bar offers an extensive menu offers vegetarian, vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PLAE *Bite Club Certified! The cozy venue offers an

innovative, PLAEful dining experience. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly. Omni Amelia Island Plantation Spa & Shops. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax ’12 winner. Elegant dining features a menu offering local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 491-6746. $$$$ THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL Chef T.J. Pelletier F The cozy new spot offers waterfront views. Local seafood and produce create signature dishes, like broiled oysters and oyster po’boys. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12 N. Front St. 2773811. $$-$$$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on the large oceanview deck. Fresh fish, shrimp, steaks and nightly specials. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES F Tasty’s offers burgers (Angus beef, turkey or veggie) and fries (like cheese fries, sweet potato fries), along with dogs, shakes, floats and soup. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, BW. 710 Centre St. 321-0409. $ TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK F The casual seafood place features local wild-caught shrimp, fish and oysters, along with blackboard specials. L & D, daily. CM, BW. 21 N. Third St. 310-6550. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The favorite local spot serves grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

CLEOTA’S SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F Locally owned and operated, Cleota’s offers authentic, homestyle Southern cuisine, like fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, shrimp & grits, mac & cheese. Gourmet desserts. L & D, Tue.Sun. TO. 2111 University Blvd. N. 800-2102. $ THE STEAKHOUSE @ GOLD CLUB Chef Gregg Rothang F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The Steakhouse offers daily lunch and dinner specials, wings, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, steaks and seafood; happy hour buffets Thur. and Fri. FB. L & D, daily. 320 Gen. Doolittle Dr. 645-5500. $$ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal. 8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $ NERO’S CAFE F Traditional Italian fare, including seafood, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Friendly service in a nautical setting. Fresh fish, oysters, clams, specialty pastas. BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Regency Sq. Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BAGEL LOVE F This spot serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, salads, gluten-free baked goods, freshsqueezed orange juice. CM. B & L, daily. 4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121. 634-7253. $ BISCOTTIS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, espresso, cappuccino. Daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR F Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Half-portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH CAFE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Authentic Middle Eastern dishes – ryders, a variety of pita choices and wraps – are served in a friendly atmosphere. Hookahs available. BW. L & D, daily. 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F A local landmark 50+ years. Ian & Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ GREEN MAN GOURMET F Organic and natural products,

A local staple – where the service is always friendly – in the heart of San Marco, Pizza Palace offers a choice of delectable Italian toppings to adorn their piping hot pizzas. Photo: Dennis Ho spices, teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. 3572 St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax 2012 winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Mon.-Sat.; Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ SAKE HOUSE #5 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR New at Shoppes of Avondale. See Riverside. Sake, BW. L & D, daily. 3620 St. Johns Ave. 388-5688. $$ TERRA This new comfortable, friendly spot serves a menu with a variety of local, sustainable and world cuisine prepared in a simple, creative style. Small plates, limited menu afternoons. BW. L & D, daily. 4260 Herschel St. 388-9124. $$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 8060 Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ ANCIENT CITY SUBS F Locally owned-and-operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, the St. Augustine-themed sandwich shop serves gourmet subs – toasted, pressed or cold – and salads. CM, TO. Mon.-Sat. 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207 (at Baymeadows). 446-9988. $ BOWL OF PHO The new spot’s varied menu of Vietnamese and Thai dishes has authentic ingredients, prepared fresh, including egg rolls, grilled pork and chicken, lotus root salad, and salted fish fried rice. Boba is also served. L & D, daily. 9902 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-4455. $$ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-owned&-operated NYC-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brickoven-baked pizza, traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs. Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, traditional breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F Authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes made with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ INDIA’S RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F Best of Jax winner. All over town, Larry’s piles ’em high and serves ’em fast. Some Larry’s have B & W and/or breakfast. CM. L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE *Bite Club Certified! F The Lebanese restaurant has authentic cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE *Bite Club Certified! Center-cut beef, seafood, sandwiches served in an English tavern

atmosphere. Signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS Best of Jax 2012. See Intracoastal West. 8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4. 733-0588. $ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary atmosphere. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. L & D, daily. 8133 Point Meadows Dr. 519-0509. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ THREE F(X) ICE CREAM & WAFFLES Here’s a new concept: Ice cream made-to-order, right before your eyes. Your choice of milk (whole, soy, almond, lowfat), toppings (oodles) and flavors (20+), all quick-frozen to fill a taiyaki – Asian waffles in a dozen flavors. At about 170 calories, it’s a no-brainer. Fillings available in breakfast and lunch options, too. CM. B, L & Br., daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 6. 928-9559. $ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.) A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Al’s has been serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones, salads and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Subs are made-to-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BAGEL WORLD F Best of Jax. Cozy spot has a breakfast special (eggs, ham & cheese) and a variety of cream cheese, coffee, juice. B & L, daily. 2202 S. Third St. 246-9988. $ THE BEACH RESTAURANT F Shrimp, fresh fish, chicken, burgers, burritos, Chicago-style pizza are served at this new oceanfront place. L & D, daily. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F Full fresh seafood market has seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets, Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoor or out. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes, barbecue. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. $ BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE F The spot has fresh, locally roasted Costa Rican organic coffee, espresso, fresh-bakedin-house muffins, breads, scones, cakes. Vegan options available. CM. B, L, Br., daily. 235 Eighth Ave. S. 241-2211. $ BUDDHA THAI BISTRO Chef Guy Boonsanong F This popular bistro serves an authentic Thai menu offering dishes made with fresh ingredients, using tried-and-true recipes. Curries, kra pow, prix pow and Kalua ribs. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 301 10th Ave. N. 372-9149. $$

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BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The Gallery’s kid sister is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 N. Third St. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican fajitas, enchiladas, fish tacos and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Springfield. 2429 S. Third St. 372-9000. $ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas and killer cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB *Bite Club Certified! Four sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, with faves Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ 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. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F Gastropub fare includes soups, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches, like BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Innovative craft beers made onsite. Daily specials. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun.; D, nightly. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET CAFE F See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ EVA’S GRILL & BAR Locally owned eatery Eva’s serves a varied menu of Greek, Italian, French, Cajun/Creole and Old Southern-style cuisine, made from all original, classic recipes. CM. FB. L & D, Tue.-Fri.; D, Sat. 610 S. Third St. 372-9484. $$ THE FISH COMPANY *Bite Club Certified! F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets and grilled tuna and there’s an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Call for hours and menu. D, Thur.-Sat.; L, Sat.; Br., Sun. 177 Sailfish Dr. E., Atlantic Beach. 246-4293. $$ HOT DOG HUT F All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. Beer. L, daily. 1439 S. Third St. 247-3641. $ 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. $$ KC CRAVE The new restaurant, in the former Giovanni’s building, features New American cuisine – small or sharing plate style. Upscale bar offers handcrafted libations; upstairs tap room. FB. D, Tue.-Sun.; Sun. Br. 1161 Beach Blvd. 595-5660. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB Full-service restaurant offers corned beef & cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, fish-n-chips. 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MARKER 32 Established in 1992, Marker 32 offers an innovative American eclectic menu, featuring fresh, local seafood served overlooking the ICW. Customer favorites include shrimp & andouille fettuccini, herb-grilled local fish with hoppin’ john and basil pesto rice, broiled oysters and yellow fin tuna poke. FB, CM. D, Mon.-Sat. 14549 Beach Blvd. 223-1534. $$$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified! F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Southside. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco. 1534 Third St. N. 853-6817. $$ MEZZA LUNA F A Beaches tradition for 20-plus years. Gourmet wood-fired pizzas to contemporary American cuisine. Inside or patio dining. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar, like pulled pork, Texas brisket, slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd. 247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s Uncle has been serving locals and visitors pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ M SHACK F Brothers David and Matthew Medure opened this new beaches joint, featuring burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes and more at moderate prices. Dine indoors or out. BW. L & D, daily. 299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, Beaches Town Center. 241-2599. $$ NEW SIAM THAI & WINE This restaurant serves authentic Thai fare, including pad Thai, prog pow and ram Thai delight, along with an extensive wine selection. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, daily. 798 S. Third St. 372-4328. $$ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE Best of Jax 2012 winner. Local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the waterfront tiki deck. FB, CM. L & D, Wed.Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd. 247-3300. $$ NORTH BEACH BISTRO *Bite Club Certified! 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 Best of Jax 2012 winner. A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal

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dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ POE’S TAVERN F American gastropub offers 50-plus beers, craft and area selections. Gourmet burgers, handcut fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. L & D, daily. FB, CM. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent. Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINE & TAPAS F Locally owned and operated. Creative tapas selections: warm prosciutto dates, balsamic glaze; pork & black bean empanadas, salsa fresco. 200+ wines, 15 rotating draft microbrew beers. D, Mon.-Sat. 296 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach. 372-0052. $-$$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Specialty menu items include signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. Casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 N. Third St. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, wings, steak, prime rib and surf n turf. L & D, daily. FB. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Riverside. 645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0906. $ SUN DELI F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Classic deli fare and a build-your-own menu: corned beef, salami, pastrami, turkey and liverwurst, and signature creations like the Radical Side. 1101 S. Third St. Mon.-Sat. 270-1040. $ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This innovative casual place has moved down the street to the former Homestead site – but it’s still serving fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, plus fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp, and tacos: royale, brisket and verde chicken. Valet parking. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ TOMO JAPANESE RESTAURANT Fresh, authentic, upscale Japanese cuisine – it’s Japanese-owned. Fresh handmade sushi, hibachi grill items and homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. D, daily. 1253 Penman Rd. 372-4369. $$$ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasstyle menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Daily. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

DOWNTOWN

(Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD Continental cuisine features fresh fish, lobster, crab, chops, Midwestern beef. Signature dishes include chef’s tuna, Benny’s crab cake, rack of lamb. Dine inside or on the riverview patio. CM, FB. L & D daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 175. 301-1014. $$$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX Located in the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos and homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CASA DORA ITALIAN RESTAURANT F For 36 years, owner Freddy Ghobod and Chef Sam Hamidi have served genuine Italian fare: veal, ribeye steaks, seafood, pizza, sandwiches. Homemade-style salad dressing is a specialty. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. 108 E. Forsyth St. 356-8282. $$ CHOMP CHOMP F Chef-inspired street food includes bahn mi, panko-crusted chicken, jerk chicken, burgers and tacos. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 106. E. Adams St. 762-4667. $ DE REAL TING CAFE This casual spot serves an authentic Caribbean lunch buffet as well as a variety of favorite dishes inspired by the Islands. Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $$ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Best of Jax 2012 winner. Casual dining with an uptown Irish flair. Fish & chips, Guinness beef stew, black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176. 374-1247. $$ INDOCHINE Best of Jax 2012 winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated. Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar. FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION This place features brick-ovenbaked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, custom sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting. FB, 27 beers on draft. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 119 E. Bay St. 860-5451. $ OLIO MARKET F Fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, entrées. In Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$

SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ TRELLISES HYATT REGENCY American cuisine includes a breakfast buffet, made-to-order omelet station, a la carte items. Signature entrees: grouper salad, Angus burgers, Reubens, French onion grilled cheese, seafood, steaks. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 225 East Coast Line Dr. 634-4540. $$$ ZODIAC GRILL F This spot serves busy Downtowners a variety of Mediterranean cuisine choices and American favorites, as well as a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, Mon.Fri. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

FLEMING ISLAND

LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal. 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Southside. 1800 Town Center Pkwy. 541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ TAPS BAR & GRILL F See Julington. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145. 278-9421. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, offers AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. Get there by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220. 269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ AROY THAI FUSION Owner/Chef Vithoon Khamchareon The new restaurant offers a menu of authentic Thai cuisine, including pad Thai, Thai fried rice and a variety of traditional curry dishes. Daily happy hour, FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40. 374-0161. $$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Authentic New Yorkstyle pizza, Italian pastas, desserts; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CASTILLO DE MEXICO F The authentic, extensive menu includes a weekday lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, Kernan Square. 998-7006. $$ 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. $$ EL RANCHITO F Latin American cuisine includes dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. BW, CM, TO. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22. 992-4607. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. Buffet features familiar faves. B, L & D, daily. 14035 Beach Blvd. 992-9294. $ GUMBO YAYA’S This locally owned casual restaurant offers New Orleans/Cajun-style fare, including a variety of po’boys, muffuletta, jambalaya, gumbo and beignets. Low country crab and shrimp boil on weekends; prepared items to go, too. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 101. 223-0202. $$ iPHO This new, family-owned spot offers curry dishes, noodle bowls and rare beef salad. Everything’s homemade-style. L & D, Thur.-Tue. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1. 330-0309. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE European cuisine: lamb, beef, chicken dishes, pizza, wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks. CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MAMBOS CUBAN CAFE & PIZZERIA Popular spot offers a variety of dishes with an authentic Cuban taste: tostones, empanadas, palomilla, pollo al ajillo, lechon asado, zarzuela de Mariscos, plus wraps, pizzas, sandwiches, baked goods. L & D, daily. 13770 Beach Blvd., Ste. 9. 374-2046. $$ 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. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This casual spot has been serving a variety of hot dogs since 1968. Toppings include onion sauce, chili, slaw and sauerkraut. Personal pizzas, fries and drinks, too. CM. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3. 551-3661. $ SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Authentic, fresh Mexican fare prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients. Daily specials. Dine indoors or on the large patio outside. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46. 992-8402. $$$ SHANE’S RIB SHACK Shane’s serves Southern barbecue: ribs, chopped pork, beef brisket, chicken tenders – all made fresh daily. Sides, too. CM. L & D, daily. 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1. 992-0130. $$ THAI ORCHID Authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh

ingredients, including pad 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, in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri., D, Sat.; Sun. Br. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102. 287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk. 230-2171. $ TAPS BAR & GRILL F Taps’ chefs prepare every dish: beef, chicken and shrimp, with the freshest ingredients. Large selection of premium beers on tap. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2220 C.R. 210 W., St. Johns. 819-1554. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F With four locations, Vino’s makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103. 230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108. 230-6688. $$

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ ANATOLIA GRILL & BAR F This Turkish restaurant serves authentic Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, including flatbreads, calzones, pasta dishes, shishkabobs, seafood, wraps, salads. Musakka, falafel and lamb shank are house specialties. BW. CM. L & D, daily. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 329-1336. $$ AW SHUCKS The seafood place offers an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings, pasta. Faves: ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ 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. $$ BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE F Authentic dishes include steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers, hot sandwiches. Traditional feijoada (black beans and pork stew with rice, collards, orange salad, yucca flour with bacon) every Sat. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20. 880-3313. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd., 880-0020. $ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F 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. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Family-owned, Enza’s offers fine Italian dining, featuring veal and seafood dishes. Daily specials. FB, CM, TO. D, Tue.-Sun. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Landing. 268-4458. $$$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax winner) has an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd. (Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) GOLDEN CORRAL See Intracoastal. 11470 San Jose. 886-9699. HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS F 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. $$ LEGRAND’S THE STEAK & SEAFOOD PLACE F Locally owned and operated, LeGrand’s offers aged beef cured onsite in the dry aging room and cut in-house, as well as seafood, chicken and a variety of sides. FB, CM. L & D, daily; Br. Sun. 11290 Old St. Augustine Rd. 268-3663. $$$ 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. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19. 292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco. 12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$

Dining GRILL ME! A WEEKLY Q&A WITH

PEOPLE IN THE FOOD BIZ

NAME: Chrissy Schneider RESTAURANT: Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach BIRTHPLACE: Shawmut, Pa. YEARS IN THE BIZ: 10 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than mine): Aqua Grill, Ponte Vedra FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: American … and Irish! FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Garlic, onions, truffles, cheese IDEAL MEAL: Medium-rare fillet with gorgonzola potato purée and sautéed spinach, with an ice-cold beer! WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Octopus INSIDER’S SECRET: Use fresh ingredients. CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Pizza and ice cream. POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA See Orange Park. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, Outback Plaza. 503-2230. $$ RACK ’EM UP SPORTS BAR This cigar & hookah lounge offers bar food and more than 200 beers, imported and domestic. D, nightly. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 262-4030. $ THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL F Casual, family-friendly eatery has pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials, pasta dishes. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12. 683-3773. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q F Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, this 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. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sportsthemed family place has served wings, ribs, sandwiches. FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal. 582 Blanding Blvd. 272-0755. $ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine, stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a hit. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18”x26” of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ NIRVANA CAFE F Homemade-style paninis, sandwiches, European specialties and fresh-squeezed juices. BW, TO. B, L & D, daily. 1910 Wells Rd. 278-5880. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR Family-owned-and-operated. Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA 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, popular lunches. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. Open daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine: fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster, vegetarian items. Outdoor patio dining. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ THE AUGUSTINE GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! Chef Brett Smith’s global cuisine is seasonal and local. Selections include prime steaks, New York strip, lamb and lobster Napoleon. FB, CM. D, nightly. 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott. 285-7777. $$$ BARBARA JEAN’S RESTAURANT Made-from-scratch, homestyle Southern fare features local seafood – especially crab cakes and she-crab soup. Meat loaf, pot roast, sandwiches and salads, too. L & D, daily. B, L & D, Sat. & Sun. FB, CM. 15 S. Roscoe Blvd. 280-7522. $$-$$$ 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: fresh seafood,

veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ MULLIGAN’S PUB F The Irish gastropub at Hilton Garden Inn offers a variety of favorites and Irish dishes. FB. D, daily. 45 PGA Tour Blvd. 280-1661. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PALM VALLEY FISH CAMP This intimate restaurant, owned by the Groshells, is the real deal – local seafood served by a professional crew, right on the Intracoastal Waterway. Popular items are the shrimp & grits, blackened mahi with tasso gravy and bread pudding. BW. CM. L & D, Tue.-Sun.; D, nightly. 299 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-3200. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks include Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch; fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club. 285-6198. $$$ TABLE 1 The upscale, casual restaurant has a variety of items, from appetizers to entrées to salads, as well as a wine bar featuring an extensive list of wines by the glass. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$$

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT Orsay’s sister restaurant serves new American favorites with a Southern twist, made with locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop bar. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. Br., Sun. 1534 Oak St. 380-3091. $$$ BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS Chief Coffee Guru & Operations Manager Zack Burnett F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Bold Bean offers artisan-crafted, smallbatch roasted specialty coffees from its certified organic roastery and brew bar, including lattes, local pastries, and craft beers. BW. 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2. 855-1181. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery offers pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes (calzone, stromboli, subs, panini) and microbrews served in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ 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. Sun. Br. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ COZY TEA CAFE It’s moved down a few spots, and is again serving weekend Indian dinners, along with weekday lunches. 1023 Park St. 329-3964. $$ DERBY ON PARK New owners, space and menu. Dine indoors or out. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; Br. Sun. 1068 Park St. 379-3343. $$ EDGEWOOD BAKERY F Best of Jax 2012 winner. For

nearly 65 years, the espresso and pastry café has served fresh breakfast pastries, petit fours and pies, sandwiches, smoothies and soups. B & L, daily. 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill. 389-8054. $ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET Deli Supervisor Nicole Gurgiolo F Organic and natural market with juice & smoothie bar. Wide selection of organic produce, gourmet cheeses, humanely raised meats. Grab-and-go sandwiches, wraps, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ 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 2012 winner. This neighborhood spot serves favorites 20 hours a day, every day. 655+ bottled beers, 84 on tap. 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 2012 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas, gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center. 1661 Riverside Ave., Ste. 128. 900-1955. $ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-nchips – plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily. CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PELE’S WOOD FIRE At this innovative restaurant, Chef Micah Windham uses a wood-fired oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with a modern (Hawaiian!) twist. CM, FB, TO. L & D, daily; Br., weekend. 2665 Park St. 232-8545. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE Traditional Italian fare with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily. Large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS Burgers, steak, sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ SAKE HOUSE #1 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ THE SALTY FIG This brand-new Southern gastropub offers New American Southern fare, including shrimp & grits and bourbon fig glazed quail, made with locally sourced produce, meats, seafood. An extensive beer selection includes 10 local drafts. FB. L & D, daily. 901 King St. 337-0146. $$-$$$ SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This casual place offers good-for-you soups, sandwiches and salads without the usual fat and salt – hot and cold gourmet seafood and meat dishes, vegetarian, vegan dishes. Take-out fresh/frozen soups. L & D, daily. 1526 King St. 387-9394. $ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, California roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ F A variety of sushi, including popular Monster Roll and Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave. Publix Plaza. 384-2888. $$ TAPA THAT A modern spin on traditional tapas-style service, with local/organic items. Specialties include duck confit spring rolls and Cuban rice & beans cake. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 820 Lomax St. 376-9911. $$ 13 GYPSIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. The intimate bistro serves authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine, specializing in tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day and coconut mango curry chicken. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 887 Stockton St. 389-0330. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F 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. $ TRES LECHES Owner/GM Eddie Sweda F The bakery and café offers quiches, arepas, empanadas, cachitos, eggplant lasagna, omelets, sandwiches, as well as specialty desserts, including cakes, pies, tarts and coffee cakes, served in a casual atmosphere. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6. 551-4375. $$

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A1A ALE WORKS F The Ancient City’s only brew pub taps seven handcrafted ales and lagers. Innovative New World cuisine. FB. L & D, daily. 1 King St. 829-2977. $$ AL’S PIZZA F New location offering a balcony view overlooking Matanzas Bay. See Beaches. BW. L & D, daily. 1 St. George St. 824-4383. $ ANN O’MALLEY’S F Fresh handmade sandwiches, soups, salads and perfectly poured Guinness. Favorites include Reubens and chicken salad. CM, BW, Irish beers on tap. L & D, daily. 23 Orange St. 825-4040. $$ BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE Irish bar and pub in historic district has burgers, sandwiches, shepherd’s pie, bangers & mash. BW. L & D, daily. 48 Spanish St. 547-2023. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S F For 30-plus years, this family restaurant has served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak and fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily; 14 Castillo Drive. 824-3663. $$ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes are served in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily. 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza. 547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily. 88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE F Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats & cheeses, salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR *Bite Club Certified! Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts, light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 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. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, two-story house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE F Freshly baked items, coffees and hand-crafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches; Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. B & L, daily. 8 Granada St. 824-7898. $ 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 Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB & SEAFOOD HOUSE F This pub, just south of the old fort, offers burgers, traditional pub fare, seafood and a raw bar, along with signature dishes including steak O’Shay’s, Dubliner chicken and Irish Benedict. CM. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; Br. & D, Sat. & Sun. 20 Avenida Menendez. 810-1923. $$$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Aug 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. $$ MOJO OLD CITY BBQ F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. FB. L & D, daily. 5 Cordova St. 342-5264. $$ MOJO’S TACOS F This cozy, casual spot serves doubledecker tacos, burritos and salads; they’re known for fresh mahi and shrimp tacos. Beer. L & D, daily. 551 Anastasia Blvd. 829-1665. $ PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Fresh, artfully crafted sushi, sashimi and classic rolls. Best Chef Mas Liu creates authentic sushi – Crazy Girl (shrimp tempura, asparagus, salmon); Mango Tango (salmon, crab, tuna, flying fish egg, mango sauce). Traditional dishes, too. Sake, BW. L & D, daily. 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111. 808-1818. $$-$$$ PIZZALLEY’S PIZZERIA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Fresh, prepared onsite, gourmet pizza is offered by the pie or the slice at this restaurant in the historic district. Hot subs, wings and salads, too. L & D, daily. BW. 117 St. George St. 825-2627. $$ THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes – all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic BW. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 224 W. King St. 827-4499. $ RAINTREE In a Victorian home, Raintree offers fare with contemporary and traditional international influences. Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ SARA’S CREPE CAFE Crêpes, traditional European style

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or with new twists, and Belgian waffles. Dine inside or in the open-air courtyard. B, L & D, daily. 100 St. George St. 810-5800. $$ SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE In the historic district, Spy features James Bond-themed sushi and Mediterranean-influenced global cuisine on the seasonal menu, including fresh – never frozen – Hawaiian seafood. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Upstairs lounge, too. Great selection of chilled sakes. BW, CM. D, nightly. 21 Hypolita St. 819-5637. $$$ 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. $$ YOGURT MOTION This brand-new spot offers a healthful, nutritional cool treat in a non-dairy frozen yogurt (with no table sugar, lactose, chemicals or preservatives) in a variety of flavors. Open daily. 163 Palencia Village, Ste. 102. 610-2220. $

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

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. 461-0102. $$ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-7332. $$$ 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. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F International menu features large portions, reasonable prices. FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL 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). 461-1077. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd. 471-3424. $ ORIGINAL CAFÉ ELEVEN F Serving eclectic cuisine like feta spinach egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pear-berry salad. Daily chef creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 460-9311. B, $; L & D, $$ 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. 461-1250. $$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place with a view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes, daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, 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. $ SUNSET GRILLE Seafood-heavy menu, consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties are baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp, datil pepper wings. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

BAHAMA BREEZE ISLAND GRILLE Fresh seafood, chicken, flame-grilled steaks and hand-crafted tropical drinks made with flavorful ingredients inspired by the Caribbean. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10205 River Coast Dr. 646-1031. $$$ BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. Burgers made with fresh ground beef; wide topping selection, including fried onions, jalapeños or sautéed mushrooms. Fries, kosher hot dogs and soft drinks, too. L & D, daily. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, and 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. $$ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET A changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT 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. $ P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO Best of Jax 2012 winner. Traditional chicken, duck, pork, beef and lamb dishes, plus

Featuring live entertainment daily, Fionn MacCool’s at The Jacksonville Landing offers an array of authentic Irish fare to please the palate, along with 40 beers on tap to quench your thirst. Photo: Walter Coker vegetarian plates and gluten-free selections. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 137. 641-3392. $$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SAKE HOUSE #3 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR F New location. See Riverside. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119. 996-2288. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Authentic cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2012 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. $$

SAN JOSE

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. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Pulled pork, brisket and North Carolina-style barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

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BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Authentic Thai cuisine at Basil Thai includes pad Thai, a variety of curry dishes and sushi, served in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ bb’s F A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; Br. & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F The varied menu features French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, award-winning wines, woodfired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Dine indoors or out. 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 Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO Best of Jax 2012 winner. Wine by the glass. The innovative tapas-style menu at The Grotto offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta and chocolate fondue. BW.

2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE *Bite Club Certified! F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE F Homestyle healthy plates: hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie and Greek salad, along with daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE GM Hala Demetree F All of the Pizza Palace locations feature a variety of homemade dishes made from Mama’s awardwinning recipes, including spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP The juice bar has fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas and coffees; 30 smoothies, with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurt and granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd. 396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2012 winner. Ruth’s serves Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, in an upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR F See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd. 306-2188. $$ 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 woodfired 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. $

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AROMAS BEER HOUSE Faves include ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining – fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$

Dining BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes are served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining. The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd. 398-1717. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. See St. Johns Town Ctr. 9039 Southside Blvd. 538-9100. $ THE FLAME BROILER F Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, brown or white rice, with grilled beef, chicken, Korean short ribs. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. 7159 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 337-0007. $ GREEK ISLES CAFE Authentic Greek, American and Italian fare, including gyros, spinach pie and Greek meatballs. Homemade breads, desserts. House specialties are eggs benedict and baklava. BW, CM., TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7860 Gate Parkway, Ste. 116. 564-2290. $ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F 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. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal. 8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MANGIA ITALIAN BISTRO & BAR F Chef/owner Tonino DiBella presents authentic fine Italian dining – fresh seafood, chicken, veal, steaks, pasta, New York-style pizza and homemade-style desserts. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3210 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S. 551-3061. $$$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified! F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies, vegetarian choices for specialty pizzas, hoagies, calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Ct. 997-1955. $ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ See Riverside. 10771 Beach Blvd. 996-7900. $$ 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. $$$ SAKE SUSHI F Serving sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu and soups. Popular rolls include Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue, Fat Boy. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 31. 647-6000. $$ 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., Tinseltown. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, seafood, sandwiches. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F This gastropub serves Southern-style fare; dishes pair with international wines and beers, including a selection of craft , IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ 360° GRILL F Latitude 30’s 360° Grill serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ TASTE FOOD STUDIO TASTE specializes in high-end, higher quality, scratch-made fare, creating upscale dishes with a TASTEfully new twist on global cuisine and American favorites.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 9726 Touchton Rd. 415-2992. $$$ TAVERNA YAMAS Best of Jax 2012 winner. *Bite Club Certified! The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven – the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Calzones, soups, salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses, Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ TOSSGREEN F The new “fast-casual” restaurant has custom salads, burritos or burrito bowls with fresh ingredients: fruits, vegetables, 100% natural chicken breast, sirloin, shrimp, tofu, nuts, cheeses, dressings, sauces, salsas. Popular items include Sunshine Shrimp and Chopped Royale. Frozen yogurt, too. CM. L & D, daily. 4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 12. 619-4356. $ URBAN ORGANICS Local organic co-op has seasonal fresh organic produce. Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012. $ WATAMI ASIAN FUSION F AYCE sushi, as well as teppanyaki grill items. Rolls include the Jaguar, dynamite, lobster and soft-shell crab. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Serving teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi and sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 998-8806. $$

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BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR *Bite Club Certified! F A full menu of sportsbar faves is served; 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. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de PROMISE azada. CM, FB.OF L & BENEFIT D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. See St. Johns Town Ctr. 13249 City Square Dr., 751-9711. $ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal. 7043 Normandy Blvd. 378-3688. $ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F Locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS Best of Jax 2012. See Intracoastal West. 840 Nautica Dr., River City Marketplace, Ste. 125. 751-6006. $ 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. $ THE SAVANNAH BISTRO F The varied menu features Mediterranean and French-inspired Low Country fare including crab cakes, New York strip steak, she crab soup and mahi mahi. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 14670 Duval Rd. Crowne Plaza Airport. 741-4404. $-$$$ THREE LAYERS CAFE F This cozy place serves lunch, bagels, desserts. Adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ UPTOWN MARKET *Bite Club Certified! F At corner of Third & Main, serving fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “If it’s stupid and it works, it’s not stupid.” That’d be a useful mantra for you next week. Being pragmatic should be near the top of your priority list, whereas being judgmental should be at the bottom. Here’s another: “Those who take history personally are condemned to repeat it.” Invoke that to escape an oppressive part of your past. Room for one more? Here ’tis: “I’m only as strong as my weakest delusion.”

antibiotic: penicillin. The drug made it possible to cure a host of maladies caused by hostile bacteria. His discovery was a lucky fluke that happened because his laboratory was a mess when he went on vacation. While he was gone, a bacteria culture he’d been working with was contaminated by a mold that turned out to be penicillin. You achieve a more modest but quite happy accident soon, but it may depend on you letting things be more untidy than usual, though.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t you just love to watch the spinning of those wheels within wheels within wheels? Are you grateful for how ever-churning plot twists keep you alert and ready to change attitudes at a moment’s notice? Are you thrilled by moments when fate reveals its power isn’t absolute — that your intelligence and willpower can override karma’s seemingly inexorable imperatives? If you’re unfamiliar with these pleasures, the weeks ahead are a great time to get deeply acquainted.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I am iron resisting the most enormous Magnet there is,” wrote Sufi mystic poet Rumi. He was wistfully bemoaning his stubborn ignorance, which tricked him into refusing a more intimate companionship with the Blessed Source of all life. There’s something similar going on in most of us, even atheists. We feel our destiny’s tremendous pull — the glorious, daunting destination taking all our strength to achieve and fulfill our deepest longings — and yet we’re terrified to surrender to it. What’s your current relationship to your Magnet? Time you let it pull you closer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s not a good week to issue unreasonable, self-centered demands. Don’t include PB&J in your sex life, go on a Siberian vaca or photocopy your butt and send it anonymously to your boss. On the other hand, it’s a great time to scrawl motivational poetry on the bedroom wall, have a slo-mo pillow fight and cultivate the ability to be a deep-feeling free-thinker. Plus, give yourself a new nickname, write an essay on “Five Things the Pursuit of Pleasure Taught Me” and laugh uproariously as you completely bypass the sadness void and the fear abyss. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the mid-19th century, prospectors mined for gold in the western Nevada mountains. The veins weren’t as rich as California ones, but some could earn a modest living. Their work was hampered by a gluey blue mud gumming up their machinery. It was regarded as a major nuisance. On a hunch, one miner took a load of the blue gunk to be analyzed by an expert. He learned it contained rich deposits of silver. So began a silver mining explosion that made many prospectors quite wealthy. Be alert for a metaphorical version of blue mud in your sphere: an “inconvenience” that interferes with your treasureseeking, but is actually valuable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When pioneer filmmaker Hal Roach worked on scripts with his team of 2012 writers, he sometimes used an unusual strategy to cure writer’s block. He’d bring in a “Wildie” to join them at the conference table. A Wildie was a random drunk found wandering the streets, or someone from an insane asylum. They’d engage him in conversation about the story they were working on, and he’d provide unexpected ideas to open their minds to new possibilities. Find ways to spur fresh perspectives. Solicit creative disruptions!

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Is “unconscious mind” a good name for the human psyche’s foundation? Should we imply the vast, oceanic source of everything we think and feel is the opposite of the conscious mind? Dreamworker Jeremy Taylor thinks not, proposing an alternate: “not-yet-speech-ripe.” It captures a sense of raw material burbling and churning in our deep awareness that’s not graspable through language. You’re entering a phase when a lot of not-yetspeech-ripe stuff becomes speech-ripe. Be alert for it! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1928, biologist Alexander Fleming started a medical revolution when he developed the world’s very first 50 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 13-19, 2013

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): NASA used whale oil to lubricate the Hubble Space Telescope and Voyager spacecrafts. There was a good reason for that: Whale oil doesn’t freeze at outer space’s low temperatures. I don’t approve of killing whales for their oil, but I’m making a point. It’s a great time to use old-school approaches to solve ultra-new-school problems. Sometimes a tried-and-true method works better, or is cheaper, simpler or more aesthetically pleasing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The “butterfly effect” theory proposes that a butterfly flapping its wings in China may ultimately impact weather in New York. Writer Richard Bernstein explains: “Very slight, nearly infinitesimal variations and the enormous multiplicity of interacting variables produce big differences in the end.” That’s why, he says, “the world is just too complicated to be predictable.” It’s a tremendously liberating idea, suggesting every little thing you do sends out ripples of influence to help shape the kind of world you live in. Next week is an excellent time to experiment how this works in your daily life. Put loving care and intelligent attention into it all. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Former football quarterback Joe Ayoob holds the world’s record for throwing a paper airplane the longest distance. After it left his hand, the delicate craft traveled more than 226 feet. Let’s make Ayoob your patron saint and role model for next week. From what I can see, you have a similar challenge, at least metaphorically: blend power and strength with precision, finesse and control. Move a fragile thing or process as far as you can. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A source of fulfillment you enjoy in the future may seem almost painful when it first appears. In other words, your next mission may seem problematic. Your situation is like that of prolific Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, who created a variety of enduring works, including symphonies, ballets, operas and concertos. As a precocious child, he was assailed by melodies and rhythms that surged through his mind. “This music! This music!” he complained to his mother. “Take it away! It’s here in my head and won’t let me sleep!” Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

HANDSOME COOK AT BG You: Tall, thin, gorgeous, bearded man with glasses, a sword tattoo on wrist. Me: Short, thin, brunette with sleeves tattooed on both arms, facial piercings. I first saw your Bayside shirt, then caught your beautiful eyes as you walked from the back, around the corner. You smiled at me. Single? I hope. When: Feb. 23. Where: Burrito Gallery. #1204-0313 LIFEGUARD WITH A SPARK You: Tall, sweaty, dirty blonde, fit man lifting weights in ocean rescue shirt, blue shoes. Me: Tall, tan, shy man doing pullups nearby. ISU, hard at work in gym. So cute when you lift, need a spotter? You’re a lifeguard; I’d drown to have you save me with big arms, tight glutes. Eye contact a few times; I felt a spark. Maybe work on our bodies together? Where: LA Fitness Atlantic Beach. When: Jan. 2013. #1203-0313 BREEZY BUM Me: Long, dark hair, black bikini. You: Shaggy hair, beach bum. You skateboarded up lookin sexy. We reached for same coffee, hands touched, we laughed! I like my men like I like my coffee: dark, rich, BOLD. I’ll ride your skateboard anytime. Pick up at Breezy any Saturday; I go at 11 a.m. ;) When: Mar. 2. Where: Breezy Coffee Shop. #1202-0313 GOING HOME You: Lemon St., beautiful brunette. Me: Helping mate find lost item. You left me speechless. Chatted w/ you and your girl while holding up traffic, tried to loop around and get a number, damn. Tell me what type of vehicle we were in, and maybe the item we were looking for and I’ll describe what you were wearing. go go go! When: Feb. 24. Where: Lemon St. Atlantic Beach. #1201-0306 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING? MAYBE MY LOVE? ISU waiting for the bus, wearing a red hat, holding a baseball glove, tall with brown hair, looking around intensely. Me: Blonde, sunny disposition. Would love to tell you something true ;) When: Feb. 15. Where: Neptune Beach Library bus stop. #1200-0306 GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE You are tall, handsome, changed my $20 and asked about my day and plans later, but I, slender, brown, was too shy about not having any and to ask you what you suggest. When: Feb. 23. Where: Publix @ Normandy Crossing. #1199-0306 MEOW! You: Uniform. Me: Suit. When I hear your keys jingling through my office, everyone and everything disappears except you. I’m not satisfied until you flash your dazzling brown eyes my way. I beg you to stroll by and make my day complete. When: Jan. 13. Where: Camp Chowenwaw Park. #1198-0306 SEXY SUSPENDERS You: Suspenders, yellow hat, high-rise jeans. My 22nd birthday; ISU bustin moves; laughed aloud, want more. We shared a moment over Sir MixALot. Me: Blonde, petite, all about you. My birthday wish? Get your number, you as midnight present, but you disappeared. Let’s meet. What moves will you put on me. Interested? Call me maybe? (or text) Birthday Girl. When: Feb. 4. Where: ShimSham Room. #1197-0306

the really nice guy. When: Every day. Where: Willowbranch Park. #1193-0227 YOGI-BICYCLIST, BE MY VALENTINE? Early Valentine’s Day morning (like before 8 a.m. early), you rode your bicyle on Southside Blvd. confidently through rain, guarding your gaze under a big straw hat. Glasses, scruff intrigued; yoga mat strapped to the back caught my eye. Me: Casual Jeep driver I doubt you noticed. Let’s take yoga class; get limber together. When: Feb. 14. Where: Southside by JTB. #1191-0220 PURPLE PANTS You: Purple pantsed goddess with the gift of gab and a love of whiskey. Me: Too shy guy who loves BBQ. How come you never called? Would love to pull some pork together sometime. When: Dec. 2012. Where: Mojo No. 4. #1191-0220 BURRITO EATING BOY You: Red shirt, half-sleeve, tall, handsome. Me: Long red hair, reading. We made eye contact while you waited in line. I instantly regretted leaving without saying anything. Single? I wish I’d invited you to sit with me. Maybe I’ll see you again? Same time, same Chipotle! When: Feb. 12. 6:30 p.m. Where: Chipotle, Town Center. #1190-0220 MY CARMELIZED LATIN GODDESS ISU reading I Saw U. You said hello; I knew right then and there you are the one. I want to take you back to my studio apartment and share a romantic evening of World of Warcraft, while sipping cold bubbly Zimas and playing with my 12 cats. You complete me. When: Feb. 11. Where: Metro under JOI building. #1189-0220 TALL DARK AND GORGEOUS IN WALMART Me: Curvy brunette; grey pants/black shirt. You: Tall, dark, gorgeous; jeans, green T-shirt. We locked eyes by the paints; I realized you were behind me at checkout! I said a prayer that you’d catch up outside, but you disappeared! You took my breath away with chocolate skin tone, manly presence. Be my Valentine? When: Jan. 28. Where: Walmart @ Beach/Hodges. #1188-0213. MONARCH OF THE SEAS We were on a Bahamas cruise together on the Monarch of the Seas, Jan. 14-18. We talked at Windjammer Café, met again on a Nassau street. You were with traveling companion. I wanted to know you better; there wasn’t time/opportunity! ISU with cool tattoos at the pool! I’m from Arlington, VA; like to connect. When: Jan. 14-18. Where: Monarch of the Seas cruise. #1187-0213 HEY K I saw you dancing alone like you meant it. Your red hair was so beautiful. You looked at me a few times, my heart felt alive. I was the dark-haired gentleman drinking a New Castle. Let’s do this again. Every Thursday. When: Jan. 30. Where: Birdies. #1186-0213 YOU DON’T CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY ISU at Roosevelt

Publix shopping with a little girl. I overheard you tell her you didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. It made me a little sad. If you’re upset, I wish you wouldn’t be. You’re a pretty lady; you seem like a nice mom, too. I just wanted you to know that. When: Jan. 23. Where: Publix @ Roosevelt. #1383-0206 BLONDE STUD AT MARY’S You: Teal T-shirt and white sunglasses; hot chick with a birthday party crowd. Me: Sitting in the corner behind you with my girls. I was too shy to interrupt but maybe grab a drink and show at Mary’s soon?? When: Jan. 26. Where: Hamburger Mary’s. #1384-0206 SEXY MALE WITH A BROKEN WING ISU leaving weekly physical therapy appt. You: Taller, grayish hair, in a truck. Black sling on right arm/shoulder. I watch you through my office window. Single? Love to meet for coffee or happy hour one day. Me: 30-ish, petite brunette, shapely. Admiring you from afar... When: Jan. 21, 23. Where: 5 Star Therapy. #1385-0206 RIDING YOUR MTB ON PHILIPS HWY. I was stuck in traffic and we kept passing each other, me in an SUV and you on a sweet hardtail Specialized mountain bike. I like your daring in riding down Philips Highway in rush hour. You obviously live dangerously. Bike ride sometime? When: Jan. 22. Where: Philips Hwy. #1182-0130 SECURITY CHECK-IN Long, dark hair, blue jeans, many bags. Beautiful face and smile. Think French speaking. Would love to talk. Disappointed I didn’t see you again. When: Jan. 13. Where: Geneva Airport. #1181-0130 BEAUTY HIDDEN IN THE FOLDS Saw you in the VIP section at Pure and walked up to you when we first locked eyes. I thought you were beautiful. Long-haired brunette dancing with her friends wearing a black dress. I asked you if you were with anyone twice and you told me no. When: Jan. 11. Where: Pure Night Club. #1179-0116 RED LIPS HOTTIE IN THE HARLEY SHIRT Hey girl, I saw you from afar eating that taco and disgusting beer; couldn’t help but wonder who you were. I’ve seen you around town. Maybe I’ll see you at the Terror, H2O show. I love Harley Davidson. When: Jan. 2. Where: Burrito Gallery Downtown. #1179-0116 STARBUCKS, LEATHER JACKET, BEAUTIFUL Saw you once, then had coffee. You: awesome black leather jacket, boots that could’ve laced up to your knee, and your hair down. I walked by, forgot why I was there, who I was meeting. I introduced myself; we spent hours walking and talking. Will you see me again? When: Jan. 7. Where: Starbucks @ Casa Monica. #1178-0116 D.R. 4 EVER 2008 I saw you in your snap on truck. You are the love of my life. When: January, 2013. Where: Southside. #1177-0116

MOONWALKING BY THE RIVER You: Beautiful blue-eyed blond dressed up like the Thriller video walking down by the river on Christmas day. Me: ’Stophee Davis’ trying to keep up with you and missing your angry mornings. Maybe you’ll let me be your breakfast king one last time? Omelets are waiting. When: Dec. 25. Where: San Marco. #1175-0109 CUTE CHEF You: Cute, short-haired, Spanish man with tattoo down one arm. Me: Leggy, long dark brown hair, with an hourglass body. I’ve jogged by your restaurant every afternoon and seen you a few times and wanted to tell you that though you are taken, you are SEXY. When: Oct. 2012. Where: Soups On @ Riverside. #1175-0109 GORGEOUS @ LSJH You: Stunning beautiful sandy blonde hair, lost trying to find the cafeteria for orientation. Me: Guy that helped you find your way and got you the packet of papers. Would love you to get lost again, in my arms? When: May 2012. Where: Lakeside Junior High. #1174-0109 YESTERDAY’S Open mic night Thursday. You: Playing guitar and singing the sweetest songs. Can’t get your voice out of my head! Me: Baby-faced nerd in the corner with too many pitchers deep to compliment you. You can serenade me any Thursday! When: Dec. 27. Where: Yesterday’s. #1173-0109 LIQUID COFFEE COURAGE I come in to your job for the joe, but stay hoping to catch your name. You: Bearded blue-eyed babe with a pony tail. Me: Red-haired honey latte drinker, with a friend who chatted with you about squash soap. I wish I was bolder, but I’m a shy bean. When: Dec. 29. Where: Bold Bean. #1172-0109 SUN IS SHINING DOWN Looked across to see those beautiful eyes wishing for a new day to see those again as they once were. You are the one and will always be. How many more days can you hold out? Let’s see those eyes again. When: Dec. 24. Where: Jerry’s. #1171-0109 GOOD LOOKIN’ AND BBQ COOKIN’ You: White coat, black sling backs, and a killer smile looking stylish while you ordered a 90% unsweet/10% sweet tea. Ha. Me: Tall, curly and funny, with an extra jacket. We shared a laugh over a crazy bag lady. Maybe we can meet again for a 90/10? When: Dec. 14. Where: Bono’s @ Town Center. #1170-0109 PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE & FOLIO WEEKLY We sat at the same table and you said you were cold. I let you borrow my jacket and you warmed up. We ended up doing a crossword puzzle together and had a really good time. Maybe do some more sometime? When: Dec. 28. Where: Starbucks @ Southside & Atlantic. #1169-0109

IS THAT FREEDOM ROCK? WELL TURN IT UP! Me: On a bicycle, with back pack. You: Beautiful lady, in a fast Cadillac, thumping the new new “I hope you’re a doctor” album very loudly. I wanna party with you, cowgirl. When: Dec. 21, 2012. Where: Riverside. #1196-0227 HANDSOME MALE SALT & PEPPER HAIR ISU, like always, going in physical therapy. You no longer wear your arm sling! Now you can wrap them around me?? Married? Single? Coffee? Tea? Me? Let’s at least be friends. Respond... you won’t be disappointed. When: Jan. 21. Where: 5 Star Therapy. #1195-0227 TALENTED PITA-STUFFER You: Dark haired and scruffy face with adorable laugh. You invited me to your 21st birthday and wrote your name on the wrapper. I lost the number but I don’t want to lose you! Me: Shorter blonde who couldn’t stop smiling at you. You handled my pita well, but can you handle all of me? When: Jan. 2013. Where: Pita Pit @ Beaches. #1194-0227 LOVE IN FLIGHT see you even when I don’t for what I feel for you will last lifetimes. We talk all the time without words. And whenever I see you I’m at a loss for words for air for space. You: beautiful, deep expressive eyes and that killer smile. Me:

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RESTAURANTS/BARS/HOTELS

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SALES/RETAIL

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE We are looking for an organized, self-motivated, customerservice-based and detail-oriented sales associate with retail experience and an innate interest in fashion. This candidate must be able to multi-task and deliver great customer service with excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Our retail/consignment shop is located near downtown Jacksonville. Please email your resume with work experience, availability and references to Melinda at customerservice@thesnob.biz. STORE MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE With growing natural foods market in Fernandina Beach for high energy, experienced candidate. Competitive base salary, bonus potential and benefits. Send resume and references to naturalfoodsstoremanager@gmail.com

COMPUTERS/TECHNICAL

IT KEYSOURCE, INC HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Software Engineers (ITKS13201) with Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Technology or related discipline to Conduct a study of the current applicationspecific business rules and practices and user requirements and prepare specifications, analyze and find out gaps in existing applications and suggest business process improvements. Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Understand the business rules and prepare the source target mapping document, including the transformation logics

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based on business rules and data conversion up on target database. Prepare the Functional Specification Document. Design and develop Data Quality jobs to extract client data from the Standard Common Format (SCF) Policy files from each System of Record (SoR) with daily files landed on the Data Integration platform. Ensure technical/business data quality/granularity prescribed by the SCF Data Governance. Work with the technical team and interface directly with external vendors to define data requirements and resolve data integrity. Senior Software Engineer (ITKS13202) with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in Information Technology, Marketing, Engineering (any) or related and Five (5) years of relevant experience to work on Business requirements, functional specifications, project schedules, documentation and test plans includes Design, development, implementation and support of software components that enhance or extend the reach of our client software development initiatives. Contributes to the development, delivery and maintenance of technology-based business solutions. He/she must be skilled in designing, coding, testing, and implementing configuration changes to software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements. Senior Business Systems Analyst (ITKS13203) with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in Information Technology, Marketing, Engineering (any) or related and Five (5) years of relevant experience to work on Business requirements, functional specifications, project schedules, documentation and test plans includes Design, development, implementation and support of software components that enhance or extend the reach of our client software development initiatives. Contributes to the development, delivery and maintenance of technologybased business solutions. He/she must be skilled in designing, coding, testing, and implementing configuration changes to software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements. Competitive salary with standard company benefits. Work location is Jacksonville, FL with possibility to Travel to client locations throughout the USA. Please mail resumes to IT KeySource, Inc, 10151 Deerwood Park Blvd, Building 200, Suite 250-220, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or Fax 904-513-9238 or email to hr@itkeysource.com.

FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING

ACCOUNTANT: DETERMINE ACCOUNTING NEEDS, Develop and maintain solutions to business & accounting problems, develop, implement and modify record keeping systems. Prepare tax returns. Bachelors in Accounting and 1 year exp. as accountant. Please send resume via U.S. mail to HR Stone World Imports and Manufacturing Corp., 3679 Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville FL 32207

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NewsNews of theof the Weird Weird Making Outsourcing Work for You

A Verizon risk team, looking for data breaches on a client’s computers, discovered one company software developer was idle for many months, yet was productive — because he’d outsourced his projects to a Chinese software developer who’d do all the work and send it back. The employee earned several hundred thousand dollars a year, according to a January Los Angeles Times report, but paid the Chinese worker only about $50,000. The risk team eventually learned sensitive company information was flowing to and from Chinese terminals, leading the company to suspect hackers, but that traffic was just the American employee (“ex-employee” now) sending and receiving his workload. The U.S. man showed up for work every day, but spent his time leisurely web-surfing.

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Walking Billboards

In January, the Japanese marketing firm Wit Inc. began hiring “popular” young women (judged by the extent of their “social network” contacts), at $121 a day, to walk around with advertising stickers on their thighs. The stickers are placed on the erotic “zettai ryouiki” — the Japanese mystical area between the hem of a short skirt and the top of long socks. The women must be prepared to endure men hovering closely to read the ads.

Extreme Poker Face

According to news reports in November, New York City physician Jack Berdy was doing a brisk business administering Botox injections (at up to $800) to poker players hoping to prevent facial expressions that might tip their hands.

No More Annoying Digestion

London’s The Independent reported in January that Dean Kamen (who invented the Segway, a standing, battery-powered scooter) had developed, along with a Pennsylvania medical team, what seems to work as a “reverse feeding tube” to vacuum out up to 30 percent of any food in the stomach before it’s digested and converted into calories. After installation of the stomach “port,” a diner could operate the device without daily medical help.

Keep Your Feet on the Dung and Your Eyes on the Stars

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Scientists at Sweden’s Lund University, reporting in a recent issue of Current Biology, explored the burning question of why dung beetles appear to be “dancing” on the tops of the dung balls they roll away. The answer? The beetles need to roll their treasures away from the heap as fast as possible (lest others swipe them) and that they can best maintain a straight line away by celestial navigation. To test the hypothesis, researchers outfitted some

beetles with tiny visors to block their view of the sky; those beetles rolled their balls in mostly irregular routes, whereas sky-searching beetles rolled straight.

Intelligent Design

Japanese researchers learned recently that a species of sea slug may lose its penis after copulating, but then grow another one and use it when the occasion arises. Writing in British journal Biology Letters, the scientists reported slugs have both male and female organs and, in effect, copulate with each other through a simultaneous hook-up. The team’s final breathtaking finding: A sea slug’s penis can remove competitors’ sperm from its mate’s female openings.

Leading Economic Indicators

In January, the National Hockey League labor dispute ended and players returned to work, but as usual, some owners resumed claiming players’ high salaries were killing them financially. In December, The Phoenix Business Journal reported the Phoenix Coyotes stood to turn a profit for the 2012-’13 season only if the lockout continued, wiping out all the games — indicating that, based on the team’s projections, the only way for it to make money was to never play.

Tossing Back Too Many?

In the Czech Republic, per-capita beer consumption is twice that of the United States’ and competition is such that some beers are priced at less than any other beverage, including water. The brewery Pizensky Prazdroj carries beer in tanker trucks that in the U.S. might deliver gasoline, and delivers it to pubs’ storage tanks, like U.S. gas stations’ storage tanks. Recently, concerned about overconsumption, the country’s health minister proposed to prohibit restaurants and bars from offering a beer as the lowest-priced drink, per ounce.

A Nail Polish for Prayers

In January, Polish cosmetics company Inglot announced a nail polish ideal for Muslim women: It can withstand the five-timesdaily hand-washing required for prayers. Usually, devout women wear nail polish only during their menstrual periods, when handwashing isn’t required; thus, polish signals menstruation, embarrassing modest women.

Intolerable Working Conditions

In January, about 1,000 workers at Shanghai’s Shinmei Electric Co. held 18 managers captive at the plant from Friday morning until nearly midnight on Saturday in protest of recent employee rules. The workers dispersed when parent company officials promised to reconsider the policies, which included a fine of about $8 for being late and a limit of two minutes per toilet break.

Religious Symbolism

On Jan. 27, Pope Benedict XVI released two doves in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican’s endof-prayers ceremony, but almost immediately, a gull flew in and attacked one. The faithful were rewarded, though, as the wounded dove managed to elude the irreligious predator. Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net

Backpage Editorial

Life Lessons

Essay contest winner examines the many roles expected of teachers today

lose your eyes and picture your favorite teacher. When we think of our favorite teacher, we don’t necessarily think of the one with the easiest class or with the most jokes. Our favorite teacher is one who is more than merely a lecturer. Someone who goes beyond the realm of an instructor and touches our lives tremendously. A favorite teacher is one who is a parent and mentor to us. Not just someone who grades our tests, but someone who tests our character. Teachers are the backbone of mankind. They are the ones who teach us to color in the lines, but they are also the ones who ensure that we learn to communicate effectively with our peers. Teachers are more than their chalkboards. They are the foundation of our society of thinkers, makers and doers. In Ernest J. Gaines’ “A Lesson Before Dying,” Grant Wiggins is given a task very similar to the one teachers today are given. Not to grade 500 test papers by the end of the week, but to teach someone to be a productive citizen. In Grant’s case, he must teach Jefferson, who is condemned to death, what it is to truly be a man and die with dignity. Many teachers today are given students who need to be taught more than what the curriculum can teach them, and they accept their challenges head on. Grant was not a life coach, he wasn’t a minister, he was just an ordinary person given an extraordinary task. “I want you to show them the difference between what they think you are, and what you can be.” These empowering words from Grant are the same words that come from teachers all over the world. A good teacher pushes his or her students to exceed the limits placed on them and to shoot for the stars. The state of Louisiana looked at Jefferson as nothing more than a “mindless hog,” but Grant didn’t allow him to sit and accept that. Grant opened Jefferson’s mind to the novel idea that he was just as much of a man and just as worthy of self-respect as anyone else. Grant also exemplifies the persistence that teachers, especially today, show every day. Teachers are some of the lowest-paid civil servants, but they consistently come to school every morning, giving their all to their pupils. Grant endures the coldness given so eagerly to him by Jefferson because Grant knows that he is the last resort for Jefferson. Deep down he knows that Jefferson needs him and the lessons he brings. Grant feels the same type of duty to his peers, and teachers feel toward their students. Although he left the South to become educated, he eventually returned, although he hates the dynamic there. It’s apparent to his girlfriend, Vivian, that Grant loves his people so much that he can’t leave them ignorant in the world. Even though our society takes teachers for granted, they continue to give themselves to those who need their knowledge. Teachers are some of the most important figures a person encounters throughout life.

The majority of life is spent in school, and more waking hours are spent with teachers than with parents. Our basic manners are taught to us by our kindergarten and first grade teachers. We learn how to get along with others while in elementary school. What would our world be without “please,” “thank you” and sharing? From the time we learn to write our names to the day we write our first research papers, our teachers are there for us. We grow up with them. Many of the things that previous generations learned from their parents and their community leaders

We strive to gain approval from our teachers on assignments, but we also look for their support of our ideas and behavior. As Jefferson’s execution grows closer, it becomes apparent that many of Grant’s qualities have rubbed off on him. Instead of always being offered food, he takes the initiative to offer a sweet potato to Grant. Standing tall and posing questions, Jefferson is emulating the strong mannerisms that are true to Grant’s self-assured nature. Teachers tend to form a mentorship not unlike the one fashioned between Grant

keep it all to himself. As we watch Jefferson gain his dignity and understanding, we see changes in Grant. The two men walk as equals. Grant learns to show compassion to everyone around him, including Vivian and his grade-school students. The author capitalizes on the change in Grant as well as Jefferson to show us the importance in learning from those you teach. In conclusion, the biggest obligation of a teacher is being the society’s backbone. Everyone successful in the world or in any position of power was once a student

Our teachers are the only points of stability left in our lives. No matter what happened the night before, we know we will go to school and our teachers will be there for us. Like parents see the future in their children, teachers see hope for the future in their students. are being taught by teachers. Not to the fault of parents, but society is much more fast-paced now; so many teachable moments for parents are eliminated because we are simply too busy. We are rushing to soccer practice or busy doing homework while our parents are at work or picking up dinner. Our teachers are the only points of stability left in our lives. No matter what happened the night before, we know we will go to school and our teachers will be there for us. Like parents see the future in their children, teachers see hope for the future in their students. When Grant and Vivian discuss the vicious cycle of black men in their community, he says, “It’s up to Jefferson, my love.” Grant depends on Jefferson to set an example for his peers and set a precedent for those who will come after him to challenge the status quo and to seize their right to be human. Teachers are responsible for much more than passing children from grade school to college. They make it possible for future generations to be successful and dignified people. Teachers serve as role models for their students as well. An English teacher not only knows how to write an amazing essay but can speak profoundly and with confidence. A math teacher is not only a human calculator but can also approach things with logic and patience. We spend many hours with these phenomenal people, and their excellent traits rub off on us.

and Jefferson, helping their students develop the skills of a productive citizen. While Miss Emma couldn’t get through to her godson, Jefferson, Grant acts as a liaison between the two, bridging the gap across two worlds. When we are young children, teachers give us the tools to express ourselves to the world. They teach us to read, write and speak with purpose. We do not live in this world alone, so being able to properly express ourselves is a vital asset. A teacher also has the role of a student, one of the most important aspects of the teacherstudent relationship. While a teacher’s first job is to educate, she must also continue to learn from those she teaches. At first glance, it seems impossible that the college-educated Grant could possibly learn anything from Jefferson, the convicted “mindless hog.” We see Grant’s condescending view of his community throughout the book. He has expanded his thinking beyond the community and can’t seem to understand why others haven’t done the same. He admits to the Reverend that he is lost in this world, with no faith and no understanding of his place in the world. How can he teach someone what it is to be a man when he doesn’t know what that means himself? Throughout his meetings with Jefferson, Grant finds more of himself than he ever had in his time at college. He learns that he needs to share his wisdom with others rather than

taught by a teacher. A teacher once taught the president and Oprah and will one day teach the person who will develop the cure for cancer. If our teachers were corrupt and insensitive, our world would mirror that image. Our teachers are the most powerful human beings in our society. The power to change our world for the better resides in the power to pass on knowledge from person to person, and that ability exists in our educators. Before we glorify the works of doctors, engineers and musicians, we should remember that, at one time, they were students. The cornerstone of mankind as we know it are our educators — the ones who made it possible for you to read this essay, understand the thoughts in it, and hopefully communicate them to others. We are all the product of education. It’s time to become truly grateful for the educators in our lives and give them the appreciation they deserve. Danielle Brianna Thomas

Thomas is a senior at Paxon School for Advanced Studies. She won a $1,000 scholarship essay contest based on Ernest J. Gaines’ book “A Lesson Before Dying” as part of The Big Read, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, and sponsored by WJCT, Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville Public Library, Players by the Sea and Clay County School District.

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