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Vets on the Move P. 7

Stew on ‘Passing Strange’ P. 48

Lewis Black on a Rant P. 54

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Inside

Volume 27 Number 3

48 EDITOR’S NOTE Now How are we doing on these 10 goals for the future? p. 4 NEWS Mobile veterinary clinic’s future is uncertain in Clay County after ordinance passes. p. 7 BUZZ Nassau County charging for funeral escorts, Blue Angels grounded, a humongous warehouse, Potter’s Wax Museum moves and Lt. Gov. John Thrasher? p. 8 BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Florida House and Senate leaders, FSCJ student Randy Durden and the city’s Sports & Entertainment Office Executive Director Alan Verlander. p. 8

35 portrayal of the time. p. 36 MUSIC Welcome to Rockville: Jacksonville natives Limp Bizkit continue to mine ferocious, fun-loving and filthy rock-rap territory. p. 40

Soul singer Charles Bradley overcomes a lifetime of hard knocks to achieve sincere late-blooming success. p. 41 ARTS “Passing Strange”: Cabaret-style band Stew & the Negro Problem turns its songs into a Tonywinning play about the singer’s life. p. 48 HAPPENINGS An imagined local layover with caustic, brutally honest chef, author and TV personality Anthony Bourdain. p. 53

DEEMABLE TECH Why is everyone excited about T-Mobile becoming the “un-carrier”? p. 9

Lewis Black manages to turn his frustrations into riotous rage. p. 54

THE SPECKTATOR The Specktator picks a few of the kookiest One Spark projects. p. 9

BITE-SIZED The solid breakfast and lunch spot Uptown Market will soon serve dinner. p. 59

SPORTSTALK JU dominates men’s and women’s lacrosse, Patric Young returns for another year with the Gators and UNF rejects football. p. 10

BACKPAGE Is the superintendent’s parent academy the wrong approach? p. 70

ON THE COVER Our experts help you select the right summer activity for your child. p. 11 COMPLETE KIDS DIRECTORY LISTINGS. p. 13 OUR PICKS Avondale Fine Arts Festival, Earth Day Ecology Fair, Gwar, Jacksonville RollerGirls, One Spark and Wanee Music Festival. p. 35 MOVIES “42”: A fitting tribute to the man, and a realistic

MAIL p. 5 MOVIE LISTING p. 38 LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 43 ARTS LISTING p. 50 HAPPENINGS p. 56 THE EYE p. 33 DINING GUIDE p. 58 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 65 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 66 I SAW U p. 67 CLASSIFIEDS p. 68 CROSSWORD p. 69 Cover Illustration by Kurtis W. Loftus APRIL 17-23, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 3

Editor’s Note Make 2025 Real Now

How are we doing on these 10 goals for the future?

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he JAX2025 project envisions what kind of community we want to be 12 years from now. That’s not a very long time, but for our children, it’s a lifetime. Will we, as a community, use that time wisely? In 2025, my daughter will be 20. I hope she will be attending college and, when she graduates, I hope she — and her peers — will find enough options in Jacksonville to keep them here. Once a month since January, hundreds of people have gathered at Prime Osborn Convention Center to help shape the city’s future. They’ve been following up on the survey answered by 14,000 people, to create and flesh out 10 vision statements for what our community should be like in 2025. Here are a few: “Jacksonville’s creative community fuels a vibrant arts and entertainment scene.” This is the area where Northeast Florida shows the most recognizable growth. Scan the listings in Folio Weekly for abundant arts and entertainment options each week. Mayor Alvin Brown wants to attract more sporting events, though Alan Verlander, executive director of the city’s Sports & Entertainment Office, recently made some expensive missteps by not following city codes or getting the OK of the sports advisory commission in his breathless quest to stage a college basketball game on a ship to honor the Navy last November. Brown is supporting the Jaguars’ proposal to have the city borrow $50 million to install state-of-the-art video boards above the end zones at EverBank Field. The Jaguars say that because the city owns the stadium, the cost would be the city’s responsibility, but the boards would help keep the stadium up to date and add “wow” factor. Maybe being the first in the country is cool, and it’s cheap to borrow money right now, and the boards aren’t going to get any cheaper, but is this the best use of our money? The City Council recently approved a bill that waives noise rules at Metropolitan Park for Welcome to Rockville concert (April 27 and 28) and Funk Fest Jacksonville (May 10 and 11). But this issue must be settled once and for all so that promoters can count on booking shows into that space without a fight for each event. “Jacksonville is renowned as a diverse and inclusive community.” The City Council managed to avoid another embarrassment by reappointing Parvez Ahmed to the Human Rights Commission. Now, it needs to repair the damage it did last year by not passing the amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance to protect LGBT individuals. “Jacksonville’s distinctive neighborhoods flourish, along with our urban heart.” The re-creation of the Downtown Investment Authority and the city refinancing debt to free up $11 million to spend on Downtown projects were both good ideas. SouthEast Holdings, with financing from Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan, is buying the old Barnett Bank building and three buildings known as the Laura Street Trio. The Jessie Ball duPont Fund is buying the old Haydon Burns Library for a multi-tenant nonprofit center. Two new developments are

WHO MAKES JAX2025 REAL? 9-11 a.m. April 27, Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown. jax2025.org

going up on Riverside Avenue, and a new YMCA will be built across the street. But the DIA has been moving at a snail’s pace and can’t even get a Hemming Plaza plan off the ground. They need to step it up to match the energy and investment that are happening now. “Jacksonville’s vibrant economy is a global magnet for new business.” Global shipping giant Hanjin decided not to build a $300 million cargo terminal here. Roy Schleicher, JaxPort’s interim CEO, said the authority will easily find another partner. “I’ve got people knocking on the door saying, ‘We want to be part of this, too,’” he told The Florida Times-Union. We’ll see. Meanwhile, a 1-million-square-foot warehouse the size of 10 combined Walmart Supercenters is proposed for Cecil Commerce Center, but its use remains a mystery. “Jacksonville prioritizes excellence in education at every age.” The Better Jacksonville plan made unprecedented improvements to our libraries. Many of those enhancements have been dismantled through yearly budget cuts. A JCCI study recommended creating a special tax district for libraries, and the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library are collecting petitions for a straw vote on the next available ballot (probably 2014). This tax district is the best way libraries could have dependable funding to serve the community that so desperately needs those services. It would not be a tax increase; it would just create a separate fund that would not have to compete against other city services. “Jacksonville is a regional hub of smooth transportation.” The city’s “mobility” fee was created to charge developers based on how projects are expected to affect transportation at the project location. The system was created in 2011, then waived for 12 months to trigger more development and create jobs. The city waived $3.2 million in fees that could have paid for sidewalks, bike paths and alternative transportation. Now, the Council has passed another version of the mobility fee moratorium. This means taxpayers — instead of developers — will continue to pay for many infrastructure costs for development in outlying areas. We can only hope this moratorium will spur more job creation than the last one. “Jacksonville is a place where people matter.” Historically, Jacksonville has suffered from brain-drain. Talented, intelligent, artistic young people often have left because there was nothing to keep them here. In 2025, my nephews will be 30 and 27 years old. One will graduate from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts this year and attend the University of North Florida in the fall; the other attends Paxon School for Advanced Studies. Will Jacksonville be able to keep them and their peers? If we can become the city that JAX2025 envisions, we have a good shot. Denise M. Reagan dreagan@folioweekly.com twitter.com/denisereagan

Mail

A Memorable Stevie Stiletto Performance

I have videotaped about 100 bands over the years, but the overall best video I ever did, in my opinion, is Stevie Stiletto at the Post & King sometime in the 1980s [online comment on “Ray McKelvey 1956-2013”]. I’ve done some that have a clearer picture but don’t sound as good; some that sound better, but the picture isn’t so hot; and some that sound good AND look good, but the performance isn’t as interesting. But that Post & King show balances out perfectly because (a) the band played hard and fierce with a simple but formidable configuration of bass, drums and one guitar, so it was almost impossible not to sound good, and (b) Ray McKelvey knew what he was doing. Ray’s voice and instincts were top-notch punk. He knew how to use limited budget stage effects to maximum result. He had both a sense of humor and a sense of fatality. When he was on, he was ON, like a big brother, a rogue, a grand maestro, a grinning skull and a neon Jesus all rolled into one. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be posting the entire Post & King gig on YouTube (bit.ly/ StilettoVideo) in 10-to-15-minute increments.

One Man, One Woman

Bill Ectric Jacksonville

The Editor’s Note of April 3 [“Brotherly Love”] tackled the controversial topic of marriage equality. In the 1980s, National Geographic published a pictorial volume called “Splendors of the Past: Lost Cities of the Ancient World.” It included a 10-inch-by-20-inch color photo of marshland believed by area locals to have once been the Garden of Eden. This confirms the biblical record. Biblical Eden was where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers met. This location remains in present-day southwestern Iraq (about 100 miles inland from the Persian Gulf). Hammond World Atlas contains a map of Iraq verifying this location. Why is this information important? Because it supports the biblical account of the creation of Adam and Eve, who were to “be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth” (Genesis 1:28). Yes, they were not perfect role models, but they were the originating family of the human race (one father, one mother and their offspring). Adam and Eve’s bad decision derailed the whole human race like a catastrophic train wreck. The Christian Church provides hope and renewal to get it back on the right track. The LGBT movement just adds more destruction to the same train wreck. The Bible teaches that “God created man in his own image … male and female created He them” (Genesis 1:27). Yes, many marriages fail. Why? Because it takes God’s love to join them together, and it takes God’s love to keep them together! Any other formula is doomed to failure. The LGBT movement may eventually get what they want, but then will they want what they get? The Rolling Stones expressed it best: “I can’t get no satisfaction!” William H. Shuttleworth Jacksonville

Opposed to ‘LGBT Lifestyle’

I have been reading Folio Weekly for many years and never miss an issue, but I noticed something in your Mail section that you never seem to publish — and that is opposing views on the LGBT lifestyle and community. I am all for human rights, not because of any one sexual orientation or choice, but for the simple fact that all humans have rights. You seem to have a problem with anyone who has anything negative to say about men sleeping with men and women sleeping and living with each other. I believe in God, and I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. And I do not see how one can believe in God and believe that gay activities and lifestyles are good. I know in my heart and mind what’s right and what’s wrong whether I like to do these things or not. Joel Osteen said it best about the Newtown incident: The perpetrator there had a choice; he chose to kill. Does this make it right because he chose to do it? Of course not. This man had problems and needed help. If you are a man and you want to have sex with another man or you are a woman and you want to have sex with another woman, you have a problem, and you need help. Unfortunately, over many years, we have let this ship sail. The LGBT lifestyle is now hip and good for business. But it is simply wrong. Raising children to believe otherwise is wrong. God did not intend for it to be this way; we have let it become this way. Protect the person, not the act. One very important last thing: In the name of all that is good and decent, please stop using the civil rights struggle, and particularly the words of Martin Luther King Jr., as weapons for the rights of LGBT people. I have no doubt men sleeping with men and women sleeping with women is not the promised land he was talking about.

Cheers to Brewer’s

Luke Frederick Jacksonville

Now, this place does have some killer calzones [online comment on Bite-sized, “Pizza and Beer, OP-style” March 27]. We drive from the airport just to eat at Brewer’s Pizza. I have been going to Brewer’s since they opened and before they really got into microbrewing. Those boys from up North can sure make a pie. Mark Ballinger Jacksonville

Correction An incorrect website for the First Coast Fresh Farm Stroll was added to one of the Our Picks in the April 10 issue.

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Veterinarian Kim Doran and vet technician Veronica Espeut examine a Japanese Chin named Zeus inside a mobile veterinary clinic parked outside a Jacksonville store. Photos: Dennis Ho

Shot Down

Mobile veterinary clinic’s future in Clay County is uncertain

avid and Pat Watkins have been called carpetbaggers — slipping into Clay County on weekends with their mobile clinic in tow, vaccinating all the dogs and cats, and slipping back into Duval County with bags of money. That’s the conception held by many of the county’s 76 licensed veterinarians, who complained to the Clay County Board of Commissioners and convinced the board to pass an ordinance regulating mobile veterinary clinics. Vets complained to the commissioners that the mobile clinic had an unfair advantage and could undercut them on rabies shots and other treatments since they didn’t have to pay property taxes and other overhead costs of operating a brick-and-mortar clinic. By a 4-1 vote last month, the panel approved a new ordinance regulating mobile businesses, but then exempted most of them. While the ordinance did not specifically name the couple’s mobile clinic, all the discussions and public hearings mentioned no other business but that one. The ordinance, which only applies to Clay County’s unincorporated areas, requires mobile clinics to buy a yearly permit and does not allow them to operate at a site more than once every two weeks or for more than four hours at a time. It also requires $500,000 in liability insurance, but the Watkinses say they carry $1 million. David Watkins said the ordinance still doesn’t have some of the details on how to get a permit and how much it will cost. They don’t know if it will keep them from operating in the county. They haven’t ruled out a legal challenge to the ordinance. They contend they are merely providing lower-cost, high-quality veterinary services that would be too expensive for many the customers at a standing clinic. They said they’re not trying to run any of the county veterinarians out of business. There seems to be a belief in Clay County that it has a “moat around it” and others cannot come into the county and provide services, Pat Watkins said.

“Shouldn’t people be allowed to choose where they spend their $10?” David Watkins asked. “Our rabies shots are cheaper than anyone else’s in Clay County.” One of their customers who spoke at a public hearing called them “angels of mercy” for providing essential services to her pets, which she considers her family. The issue came to the surface last September when the county and some of the commissioners received complaints about the couple’s Cheap Shots Inc. mobile clinic, which does business as Pet Shots Affordable Wellness Clinic. They also own a brick-and-mortar office in Jacksonville Beach. One Saturday, the county sent staff members to check out the mobile clinic to see if it was violating any rules on zoning, parking, or blocking ingress and egress. The staff members found no problems. The couple doesn’t understand why their clinic is the center of such controversy. “We thought about getting T-shirts with a target on them,” said Pat Watkins. “For us, it’s been to provide as much quality, affordable care to the communities as possible.” About once every four or five weeks, they pull their 16-foot trailer into a parking lot at a Clay County business and open for business, often to a long line of people already waiting with their dogs and cats. David Watkins said every animal entering a mobile clinic receives a no-charge physical exam before receiving any shots, vaccines or treatment. “We’ve never had an issue with DBPR [Department of Business & Professional Regulation, which regulates veterinarian and vet clinics]. There has never been an issue with them,” he said. This particular issue first surfaced publicly at an Oct. 15 meeting of Clay County’s Economic Development Committee when it determined that services of businesses like the mobile veterinary clinic were not covered by the county’s “transient merchant ordinance.” Continues on page 8 APRIL 17-23, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 7

NewsBuzz

Goodbye, Gaming Centers Some 1,000 Florida gaming centers closed after Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill outlawing the slot-like computer gaming centers, also known as Internet cafés. The Legislature and the governor acted swiftly after 49 Internet cafés operated by Allied Veterans of World were closed during an investigation into a charity authorities say was an illegal gambling operation. Investigators said Allied Veterans’ cafés brought in about $300 million, but gave little to veterans’ groups. Signing the bill on April 10, Scott said the ban was “the right thing to do for our state.”

No Blue Angels, No Airshow Just days after learning the Blue Angels were cancelling the rest of their season, Jacksonville was dealt a doublewhammy. The Oct. 26 and 27 air show at Naval Air Station Jacksonville has also been canceled. The Navy said you can blame it on sequestration and the rules that outreach programs can only be conducted at no expense to the government. Navy officials had said that grounding the Angels and canceling the remaining 33 shows will save about $28 million. Local businesses will also fill the pinch. The shows usually draw about 200,000 visitors.

Nassau Charging for Funeral Escorts The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office will start charging a $120 fee to provide police escorts for funeral processions, the News Leader reported. Sheriff Bill Leeper said the change is needed after a review of the department’s operating costs showed it spent about $30,000 in overtime for escorts in 2012. Funeral homes must make arrangements with the Sheriff’s Office for paid escorts – at a minimum of $120 – or do without. Leeper said it was up to funeral homes to see if they’d absorb the cost or pass it on to customers. In Duval and Clay counties, mourners pay about twice as much for escort services.

Humongous Warehouse At the size of 10 combined Walmart Supercenters, a proposed warehouse at Cecil Commerce Center is really huge, but the big question is, who wants or needs a 1-million-square-foot warehouse? Hillwood Investment Properties, center management, declined to comment on details or disclose whose warehouse it is. There are rumors that FedEx was interested in the property, but it’s made no announcements, the Times-Union reported. The proposed warehouse is west of Cecil’s existing buildings, where the NAS Cecil Field was before it closed in 1999.

Lt. Gov. John Thrasher? A former aide to Gov. Rick Scott thinks Sen. John Thrasher would be a good choice for lieutenant governor. The governor is looking for a replacement for Jennifer Carroll, who resigned after being questioned about her work for Allied Veterans of the World during an investigation of its operation. Steve MacNamara, Thrasher’s former chief of staff during his stint as House speaker, made the recommendation. Thrasher didn’t say if he was interested. MacNamara told the St. Augustine Record that Thrasher, a St. Augustine resident, should at least make Scott’s short list. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 17-23, 2013

Pat and David Watkins talk to pet owner Nicole Belarde and her dog, Ruby, outside their Pet Shots Mobile Affordable Wellness Clinic trailer in a Family Dollar parking lot on Jacksonville’s Northside.

Continued from page 7 A series of meetings and public hearings led to the drafting of the ordinance. At a public hearing, Jacksonville attorney Jill Faye Bechtold, who represented the Watkinses, told commission members the proposed ordinance was unconstitutional. “The proponents say this is leveling the playing field,” she said. “The way we look at this, it is just restricting the mobile business.” “What you are doing is restricting one segment who offers a faster, better and cheaper way to do it,” she said. The Florida Supreme Court has ruled it is unconstitutional to damage one class of business to benefit another class, she told commissioners. At one of two public hearings, several Clay County veterinarians urged commissioners to approve the ordinance, which passed March 26. “It’s not perfect, but it’s workable and can always be amended if necessary,” Commissioner Doug Conkey said. Casting the lone dissenting vote was Commissioner Ronnie Robinson, who complained the ordinance was unnecessary and too restrictive. “Why do we go out of our way to make it difficult to do business?” Robinson asked, noting he had allowed the couple to operate the clinic from his business lot in the past. Jacksonville veterinarian Tiffany Mosley, who works as a relief vet at clinics in Duval and Clay counties, said vets are concerned because it’s hitting them in the pocketbook. She was in favor of the ordinance. “It’s a good business model — you go from parking lot to parking lot to parking lot, without any fees,” Mosley said. Mosley rejects the mobile clinic label. “They are a limited service vet set up in a parking lot. It’s like an assembly line,” she said. Pat Watkins disagrees. “We don’t know the rationale for all clinics, but for us, it’s been to provide as much affordable care as possible.” Exempt from the new ordinance are food trucks, nonprofits and human health services such as mobile mammography units, which are covered by other state and county regulations.

At the meeting when the ordinance was approved, county pet owners and animal lovers said that without the low-cost vaccinations and veterinary services, their pets would suffer needlessly and possibly die because of the high fees at veterinarians’ offices. “They [mobile veterinary clinics] are usually not that much cheaper,” Mosley said. She also operates Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and In-Home Euthanasia in Jacksonville. “It’s all about the value. It’s not a good deal if you don’t need it,” she said. David Watkins said he doesn’t know what other clinics charge, and costs vary from clinic to clinic. At his mobile clinic, the office visit is free and rabies shots are $10 with no additional charges. Some veterinarians add on fees for

office visits and disposal of sharp instruments. “We try to keep our services affordable, while providing quality care,” he said. Multiple calls and emails to Florida Veterinary Medicine Association and its executive director, Philip J. Hinkle, were not returned. Calls and emails to several veterinarians in Clay County, who spoke at the public hearings, were not returned. Mosley said the mobile clinic question is not just a Northeast Florida problem. “It is all over the state. We [brick-andmortar veterinarians] do not approve it, or condone it in any form,” Mosley said. Ron Word rword@folioweekly.com

Bouquets & Brickbats Brickbat to Florida House and Senate leaders for plans to make $200 million of the multi-state foreclosure settlement available as general revenue. And both the House and Senate plan to sweep $180 million from a trust fund meant for affordable housing and put it in the general fund. “These settlement funds were intended to help desperate homeowners hold on. They were not intended as a ‘help yourself’ pot of money for lawmakers to raid in Tallahassee,” as Sen. Darren Soto, a Democrat from Orlando, was quoted in The Florida Current. Bouquet to FSCJ student Randy Durden for starting a petition drive to get the school’s Board of Trustees to forgive repayment of improperly awarded Pell grants. Durden started an online petition saying the college should pick up the $4.2 million in Pell grants and $800,000 in ineligible loans it was trying to recover from current and former students. At an April 9 meeting, Interim President Willis Holcombe told trustees FSCJ was responsible for the grant appeals, saying it was unlikely FSCJ would collect much money from students. He asked the trustees to pay the shortfall for using non-taxpayer and non-tuition funds, and they agreed. Brickbat to Alan Verlander, executive director of the city’s Sports & Entertainment Office, for violating procurement rules in hiring six vendors, and failing to seek sports advisory commission contract approval while trying to stage a college basketball game on a ship to honor the Navy. According to the Times-Union, a series of problems arose, and the city lost $736,000 on the game between Florida and Georgetown – it ended at halftime when the “court” got wet. As a result of financial missteps, the Jacksonville Sports & Entertainment Commission will now oversee the city’s sports trust fund, a move we hope will squelch Verlander’s plans to host any more athletic contests on the deck of an aircraft carrier.

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DEEMABLE TECH

Why is Everyone Excited About T-Mobile Becoming the ‘Un-Carrier’?

Q: What’s the big deal about T-Mobile not having contracts any more? From what I’ve read, you still have to pay for the phones over the course of two years or you get hit with a steep penalty. What’s the difference? A: At most major U.S. carriers, you can buy a phone at full price, or you can buy the same phone at a steeply discounted price and sign a two-year contract with the phone company. The only difference is, if you pay full price, you’ll probably be able to get the phone “unlocked.” Since you’ll pay the same for your phone service either way, there’s no financial incentive to do anything else, and most folks just sign a two-year contract. T-Mobile now gives us a choice. Get a new phone cheap upfront and pay a little each month, or keep your old phone and save money. So, should we all run out and switch to T-Mobile? No, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Check out folioweekly.com/ deemable to find out more.

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THE SPECKTATOR

Spark Plugs

One Spark kicks off April 17. And while folks with far more money, intelligence and business savvy than I are looking to the five-day festival for the next big thing, I am most excited about meeting the people who came up with the ideas in the first place. Like the genius who invented Instant Beard Cream, a colored shaving cream that will let me to see how I’d look with Shad Khan’s moustache or Cole Pepper’s circle beard. Or the brainiac who envisioned An Honest Day’s Work, a website that could’ve saved me two years of my life working at The Sharper Image hawking infrared nose hair trimmers, dancing gorillas and leather massage chairs that cost more than my car. Or the Einstein who designed MiBar, a mobile robotic mixologist that will let me order and pay for drinks with my iPhone, effectively ignoring bartenders the same way some ignore me. I’m not saying these – or any of my other One Spark “favorites,” for that matter – are going to save the world or anything (actually, one of them might), but these ideas and gadgets – and their creators – will certainly make it a much more interesting world to live in. Check out more picks at folioweekly.com/specktator.

READ THE SPECKTATOR BLOG Kerry Speckman shares her unique perspective and observations on people, places and events around the First Coast and beyond. She’s also the 2012 winner of Jacksonville Dancing With the Stars, so she’s got that going for her. Contact her at thespecktator@aol.com

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Sportstalk

JU’s Loving Lacrosse

Meanwhile, UNF opts out of football

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here are several notable events going on in area college sports this week.

JU’s Juggernauts One of the more heartening local sports stories of 2013 is the rapid ascendance of Jacksonville University’s men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. The programs haven’t been around long, yet they are reaching national power status quickly and dominating the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in the process. JU’s men’s team; suffered its first MAAC defeat, 14-11 to Marist College on April 13, snapping the Dolphins’ four-game conference winning streak. JU’s conference in other sports — the Atlantic Sun — prepares to add lacrosse to its roster next season. The Dolphins are a resilient bunch, as their recent trip to Virginia Military Institute indicates. The Keydets rallied, even tying the game at halftime, but the Dolphins came out of the break strong and finished off VMI. In the 13-8 victory, two Dolphins with international backgrounds — Paraguay native Ari Waffle and Cameron Mann of Hamilton, Ontario — had hat tricks. Kyle Rebman and Rob Wertz each scored twice, and Will Crenshaw, Dakota Rohlin and Brian Kensil each added a goal. In addition to all of those scoring threats, JU’s defense was equally solid — especially in the final minutes. Pete DeLuca stopped 15 shots on goal, including seven in the fourth quarter. The JU team won in Lexington, Va. — a tough place to play. It’s easy to imagine them making a deep run in the MAAC Tournament the first week of May. The Dolphins routed the University of Detroit Titans 16-2 on April 14, improving to 10-4 overall. The JU women are 3-0 in conference, clinching at least a share of the A-Sun title. The women’s squad is a family affair. Head coach Mindy McCord is married to an assistant, Paul McCord — a relationship that only adds to the storybook quality of this program and this season. JU’s success in lacrosse augurs well for local college sports. We’ve seen Northeast Florida teams struggle in basketball on the Division I level; however, dominance in lacrosse is possible with savvy recruiting and strong adherence to best practices.

Young the Giant Speaking of basketball, the University of Florida fell short of the Final Four, but at least Jacksonville native Patric Young will come back for his senior year. “I have the chance to finish my degree and play another season for Coach [Billy] Donovan, with great teammates and friends at a place I love,” Young said in a statement. “These first three years have gone by in a flash, and I can’t believe it’s my senior year already. I have gotten better as a player and better as a man at the University of Florida. I believe God has my future in his hands, so all I am worried about now is getting better this summer and making it the hardest I have trained in my life.” Young, who played for Providence and Paxon in high school, is well-positioned to be the focal point of the Gators’ offense next year, and his decision to return might be the difference between a rebuilding year and a deep post-season run. UNF Passes on the Pigskin Kudos to President John Delaney for resisting the temptation to add a football program at University of North Florida. His stated reason — that a school needs at least 25,000 students to add football — is not completely accurate. JU has a credible smallcollege program with far fewer students. That being said, I wasn’t surprised that Delaney demurred on the pigskin question. When I talked to him several years ago on the subject, Delaney was not enthusiastic about the prospect of football — and I wasn’t sure what had changed his mind to consider it this time around. Thoughts of big-time college football being played every Saturday in Jacksonville are tempting, but realistically it never would have been big time at UNF — not the way it is in Gainesville and Tallahassee. These days, not every game is a guaranteed sellout in those major college towns, either. AG Gancarski themail@folioweekly.com twitter.com/aggancarski

Setting Up Camp

Our Experts Help You Select the Right Summer Activity for Your Child

Story by Joy Batteh-Freiha Illustrations by Kurtis W. Loftus ummer camps, those end-of-the-school-year rituals, have come a long way. They’re not the camps that moms and dads remember.

Sure, there are still crafts, archery, swimming and drawing, but today’s camps offer kids a plethora of activities and themes, from specialty camps such as fine arts, sports, scouting, academics or special needs, to traditional summer camp fun. It’s the one time of the year when kids step away from the watchful eyes of their parents and are given the green light to participate in nonstop revelry.

And while summer camps give kids a fun outlet, some parents find respite from being in charge and endless searches for activities to keep their kids busy. To help ensure your child gets the best experience out of summer camp — and to make sure you find peace of mind during the exodus — we spoke to a couple of local experts and researched national organizations that offer advice on making your child’s summer camp adventures, as well as yours, memorable.

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WHY SUMMER CAMP?

According to the National Camp Association Inc., more than 6 million children attend summer camp each year, choosing from approximately 10,000 camps offered in the United States — 60 percent of which are sleep-away camps. Tracing its origins back to the early 1900s, summer camp is a generations-old tradition and can be a period of growth for children, says pediatrician Randy Thornton of Jacksonville Pediatrics. “Summer camps offer kids a chance to acquire new skills, gain self-reliance and self-confidence,” said Thornton. “They teach kids how to cooperate with others and, mostly, give them a chance to get away from the daily grind of school and have fun.” Karla Repper, a clinical psychologist with Baptist Behavioral Health, agrees and adds that camps allow kids a chance to practice problem-solving techniques, learn leadership skills and think creatively during play. “The emphasis of learning changes from an evaluative approach to learning to a naturalistic, intrinsic approach, good for the development of a positive sense of self,” said Repper.

QUESTIONS TO ASK

Before you choose a camp, make sure you have researched these issues. • • • • • •

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What is the staff-to-child ratio? What is the camp’s cancellation policy? What medical training or services are available onsite? Camps accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) ensure health and safety standards. What is the camp’s emergency evacuation or emergency preparedness plan in case of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and flooding? Will campers be transported to another location for any reason? If so, what type of vehicle is used and what kind of insurance is carried? Who will be operating the vehicle, and what type of training do they have? What are the ages of camp counselors and staff? What is the background and length of service of the staff? Visit the camp while in session. Talk to the camp director and staff. Assess the facility and activities your child will participate in and ask other parents and children for their input. What percentage of campers return each year? If most kids are not coming back, there’s probably a reason. What is the schedule like — is it structured or one that emphasizes choice? What is the camp’s philosophy and attitude toward competitiveness? What is the focus of the camp — is it sports-oriented or arts-oriented? If it’s an overnight camp, what are the sleeping arrangements, and toilet/ shower facilities? What is the total cost of the camp, including extras?

EVENTS, CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES FREE SJC Library Events

Storytime features The Cat in the Hat himself, 11:30 a.m. April 17; a kids and tweens crafts event with the fedoraed feline is held 3:30 p.m. April 19 at Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine, 209-3730. National Library Week events continue with The Cat in the Hat Main-iac Science Lab, 3 p.m. April 18 at Main Branch, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 827-6940. A Teen Coffeehouse is held 6 p.m. April 18 at Southeast Branch, 6670 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 827-6900. Teen Literature Day is held 2-8 p.m. April 18 at Bartram Trail Branch, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove, 827-6960. All area libraries offer events for little kids, tweens and teens throughout the summer. Check sjcpls.org for more free events at St. Johns County libraries.

Arts in the Park

The 10th annual local arts event is held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 27 at Johansen Park, located at Seminole Road and Park Terrace, Atlantic Beach. Music, dance and bring-your-own-picnic are featured. 247-5828.

Talbot Islands State Park

12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, 251-2320, floridastateparks.org A ranger discusses local critters 2 p.m. April 20 at Ribault Club, 11241 Fort George Road, Fort George Island Cultural State Park. Coffee with a Ranger is held 6 a.m. April 27 at Ribault Club. For family activities through the summer at all seven parks within the Talbot Islands territory – Pumpkin Hill Preserve, Amelia Island State Park, Fort George Cultural State Park, Yellow Bluff Historic State Park, Big Talbot and George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park – go to the website. 251-2320.

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

370 Zoo Parkway, Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org World Penguin Day is celebrated 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25 at Tuxedo Coast, Earth Day and Safe Kids Water Safety Day are celebrated 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27, the annual Teddy Bear Affair is held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 4. Endangered Species Day is observed on May 17. Pollinator Day, honoring all those species that spread life throughout the planet, is held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. outside Butterfly Hollow and around the lemur exhibit. The third annual Save the Rhinos conservation event is held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 13, featuring info booths, animal encounters and animal enrichment. A variety of family events are held through the summer; for detailas and dates, go to the website.

A Lamb Chop Celebration

The adorable-yet-spunky handpuppet Lamb Chop and friend Mallory Lewis (daughter of Shari Lewis, Lamb Chop’s first friend) reminisce about Shari and sing, with audience participation,7:30 p.m. April 20 at ThrasherHorne Center for the Arts, 283 College Drive, St. Johns River State College, Orange Park. Tickets start at $11. 276-6815. thcenter.org

FREE Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

The 50th annual festival begins with the Pirate Parade 6 p.m. on April 27, followed by the opening of the Kids Fun Zone 6-10:30 p.m. May 3. The festival runs 9 a.m.7 p.m. May 4 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5 along Centre Street and the bayfront in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. Live music, an art show, contests, a 5K run/walk, fireworks and lots of shrimp prepared a jillion ways are featured. (866) 426-3542, 261-5841.

Bowl Bash

The eighth annual competition is held at noon May 11 at Oceanside Rotary Skate Park, 800 Seminole Road, Jack Russell Park, Atlantic Beach. Registration is $20 in advance, $25 at the event. A pro exhibition is featured. coab.us

Ripples on the River

The sixth annual event is held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 18 at Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) on the riverfront. The first 200 kids receive a free rod and reel from Fish Florida. Live music, a fishing clinic with Capt. Don Dingman, tours of the new Gentry Boardwalk & Nature Preserve, seafood, hot dogs, chips and slaw, Sweetwater Beer samples, a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission critter touch tank and tours of MSRI are featured. Admission is $10 per adult, kids free. 256-7095. ju.edu/msri

Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra plays at 5 p.m. May 19 at the T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. Tickets are $5. 354-5547. jaxsymphony.org

A Taste of St. Augustine

The 17th annual event features food samples from more than 25 area restaurants competing for awards, along with live music, and locally brewed wine and beer starting at noon April 27 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. Admission is $5, and food and beverage tickets are $1 each. The Race to the Taste, a 5K run/walk, is held at 4:30 p.m. Parking is free; so is admission for kids 11 years old and younger. 829-3295. epicbh.org

World of Nations Celebration

The 21st annual World of Nations Celebration is held May 2-5 at Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville. Multiethnic cuisine, artistry, education, a Parade of Flags, fireworks and global entertainment are featured. Tickets are $5 for one day, $8 for two days; ages 3 and younger are admitted free. 630-3690. makeascenedowntown.com

FREE Movies in the Park

Downtown Vision Inc. presents the sixth annual popular Movies in the Park free series – family-friendly movies, shown on Wyndham Riverwalk’s riverfront lawn, 1515 Prudential Drive, Southbank. “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” screens at dusk (about 8 p.m.) on April 19; “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is screened on April 26 and “Brave” wraps it up May 3. 634-0303. downtownjacksonville.org

The Episcopal School offers an extensive and varied summer camp program, including arts, athletics, music and day camps on Atlantic Boulevard in San Marco.

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Just TRI It! Kids Triathlon

This triathlon, for kids in grades K-7, begins 8 a.m. April 28 at Calhoun Center, 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Museum of St. Johns. 797-7243. co.st-johns.fl.us

Butterfly Festival

The 13th annual butterfly festival is held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27 at Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Road, Arlington. Crafts, food and drink, live music, a butterfly release, and kids’ activities are featured. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military; $3 for ages 3-17; free for kids younger than 3. 724-4646.

Jacksonville Suns Baseball

The Suns swing for the fences against other Double A teams from around the region throughout the summer at Bragan Field, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 358-2846. The Suns also offer kid-friendly events, including Kids Run the Bases on Sundays, Kids’ Clinic, Scout Campouts, Celebration of Reading days and Fifty-Cent Family Feast nights. Superman alights at the ball park June 13; Report Card Night is June 14. Camp Days for campers’ field trips are June 17, against the Montgomery Biscuits (still, in our opinion, the best team name EVER) and July 1, against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Special rates apply. jaxsuns.com

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“Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type” is presented 10 a.m. and noon May 3 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 353-3500; $7.50 in advance, $8 at the door. “Ramona Quimby” is May 16. FREE shows include “Toying with Science” with Gary Krinsky presented 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 19; “Aesop’s Dinosaur Fable” staged 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 20 at The Florida Theatre, and “Florida Treasures” historical comedy staged 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 24-27 at Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown; “The Pied Bag-Piper of Hamelin” is presented 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 1 and 2 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside. 353-3550 for reservations. theatreworksjax.com

Kids Triathlon

The Beaches Fine Arts Series holds this kids’ triathlon June 23 at Fletcher High School, Seagate Ave., Neptune

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Beach. Kids ages 6-13 swim, bike and run; the race criteria differ for each age group. For registration information and details, go to the website bfasracing.org

FREE Library Events

FREE Concerts in the Plaza

St. Augustine hosts free concerts every Thur. night of the summer in the historic downtown Plaza de la Constitucion. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 825-1004.

Free movies are offered throughout the summer at various library branches in Duval, St. Johns, Clay and Nassau counties. Story times for specific age groups are held, as well as family events, scavenger hunts, teen clubs and music events; 630-2665. St. Johns County libraries offer kids’ games, cooking classes, book club, movie nights and art activities; 827-6940.

Steve Trash Rockin’ Eco Hero

Fourth of July

Magic and trash somehow combine for a high-energy musical that helps us learn about our environment, 10:15 a.m. May 1 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Drive, St. Johns River State College, Orange Park. Tickets are $8. 276-6815. thcenter.org

Dancin’ in the Streets

The 26th annual Dancin’ in the Streets is held 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 18 at Beaches Town Center, where Atlantic Boulevard meets the ocean. There’s a kids’ zone, a climbing wall, art exhibits, food and free skin-cancer screenings. Nine bands perform on the Ocean Stage. beachestowncenter.com

FREE Jacksonville Jazz Fest

The free festival is held May 23-26 at various venues throughout Downtown Jacksonville, featuring piano competition and performances by jazz ensembles from area high schools and colleges, as well as national and regional acts. makeascenedowntown.com

FREE Riverside Arts Market

This weekly arts and farmers market features regional artists, live bands and strolling performers, as well as lots of local produce, crafts, prepared eats and performance artists, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. under the Fuller Warren bridge, downtown Jacksonville. Upcoming performers include puppeteers, jugglers, stilt walkers, clowns and local school bands. RAM is held through mid-December. riversideartsmarket.com

FREE Fernandina Farmers Market

Farm-direct fruits and vegetables are available 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. through June 29 at the market, on the corner of Centre Street and Seventh Street North, Fernandina Beach. Organic products, gourmet baked goods, herbs and garden flowers are featured. Admission is free. fernandinafarmersmarket.com

FREE Old City Farmers Market

Fresh produce, baked goods, plants, fresh seafood and even banjo pickers are all on hand every Sat. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on A1A South in St. Augustine 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Barring a burn ban (holla, rain!), Northeast Florida can boast a slew of fireworks displays including St. Augustine (ci.st-augustine.fl.us), World Golf Village (WorldGolfHallofFame.org), Fernandina Beach, Jax Beach (jacksonvillebeach.org) and downtown Jacksonville (jacksonvillelanding.com). After the explosions have died out, there’s always a need for beaches cleanup volunteers. Check city websites for updated info or go to bstp.net

Sounds on Centre Street

This monthly event on Centre Street in Fernandina Beach’s historic district features vendors, live music and a good excuse to listen or wander. Scheduled bands include Beech Street Blues Band (June 7), Island Vibe (July 5), Boukou Groove (Aug. 2), Albert Castiglia (Sept. 13) and wrapping it up with Ben Prestage on Oct. 4. 277-0717. ameliaisland.com

Bowling for Rhinos

The 22nd annual Bowling for Rhinos is held 7 p.m. July 26 at Batt Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Ave., Westside. Registration is $15, which includes three games and shoe rental. Proceeds benefit African and Indonesian rhino sanctuaries. 757-4463. jacksonvillezoo.org

ATTRACTIONS, RESOURCES & PLACES TO GO Adventure Landing

1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 246-4386, adventurelanding.com 4825 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 771-2803 2780 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 827-9400 The Orange Park and St. Augustine locations offer mini golf, laser tag, game arcades, food and go-kart racing, while the Jax Beach site offers most of that along with water slides, a lazy river and a variety of splashy pools. Online discounts and season passes are available.

Gymnastics instruction and tumbling classes, for kids 18 months old and older, is available all year long at TNT Gymnastics & Fitness Complex on St. Johns Bluff Road South, on Jacksonville’s Southside.

WHAT TO PACK

Make sure your child has packed all the necessities for any situation at both day and overnight camps. • • • • • • • • •

A change of clothes — extra pair of shorts, T-shirt, shoes, socks, underwear Sunscreen Bug repellant Hat, scarves, bandana Towels, blankets, sheets, pillows/pillowcases Sleeping bag, laundry bag Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, comb/brush, feminine products Flashlights, batteries Water bottle

HELPING PARENTS ADJUST

Some parents can’t wait for a little downtime, but some find it difficult to let go. • • • • • • • • •

Trust your child to adjust to the new camp environment. Have faith in the camp staff to help your child make the adjustment. Refrain from calling your child for the first few days. Who says letter-writing is a dead art? Write plenty of upbeat letters. Refrain from a massive clean-out or remodeling of your child’s room — dramatic change can cause anxiety. Start a project, such as cleaning out your closets or gardening. Have dinner with a friend. Take a road trip. Catch up on your summer reading.

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Amateur Night at the Ritz

829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com Held at 7:30 p.m. on the first Fri. of every month, this event features local singers, musicians, poets, rappers and comedians competing for cash prizes based on the cheers or jeers of the audience (jeers not allowed for child contestants). Tickets are $6.

Ananda Kula Yoga

4154 Herschel St., San Marco, 680-7344, ananda-kula.com Kids’ yoga classes are offered at 3:30 p.m. every Tue. Check the Ananda Kula Yoga website for details and other family programs.

Beaches Museum & History Park

pass) dock on the hour from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The fort has a nature trail, fishing, river and ocean beaches and restrooms.

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, 823-4500 GTMNERR’s environmental education center includes a museum-worthy display of animals in its ocean/ estuary habitat, live fish and animal displays, and biweekly educational seminars.

Jacksonville Arboretum

1445 Millcoe Road, Arlington, jacksonvillearboretum.org This 120-acre tract, saved from development by local conservationists, is open daily, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Four short trails of varying difficulty cross the area’s wetlands.

381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 685-6102, beachesmuseum.org For visiting camps and daycares, BMHP offers ongoing themed programs, tours and a 28-ton steam locomotive and model trains. The program fee is $4 per child. Check website for details. BMHP is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

3605 Philips Highway, Southside, 399-3223, jaxiceandsportsplex.com Jacksonville’s only ice skating facility offers lessons and holds public ice skating sessions weekly (Tuesday night skating is free to enrolled students). Open daily.

Black Creek Outfitters

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

10051 Skinner Lake Drive, Southside, 645-7003, blackcreekoutfitters.com Black Creek offers standup paddleboard mini-lessons every other Tue. throughout the summer, as well as standup paddleboard yoga, kayak trips to many of Northeast Florida’s waterways and standup paddleboard demos on the ocean. Call for times, dates and fees.

Carousel Park

180 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1006 or 823-3388 Located at Davenport Park playground, this St. Augustine landmark offers old-timey carnival fun at $1 a ride. Plus, the St. Johns County Main Library is right next door, in case you crave a quick reading session (or bathroom break).

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

1 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, 829-6506, nps.gov/casa/index.htm Re-enactors relate experiences of the 1740s Spanish colonial soldiers at the fort, and fire off cannons every hour from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (except 12:30 p.m.) every Fri., Sat. and Sun. through August from the fort’s northeast gun deck. A Junior Ranger booklet is available so kids can interact during their visit.

Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex

370 Zoo Parkway, Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org Along with a zoo full of creatures – jaguars, bongos, gorillas, giraffes – the zoo offers train rides, a 4,000foot splash park, and a magnifi cent carousel featuring most of the exotic animals found at the zoo. The new DinoTrek traveling exhibit is here until June 30. Land of the Tiger is a new, too. Also, kids can feed the creatures at Stingray Bay, a water exhibit with sharks and rays.

Jax4kids.com

This free website is committed to featuring places to go and things to do for Jacksonville’s young people – including spots where kids eat free in Northeast Florida – and as a resource for parents.

Jump Zone

1035 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 328-2227, jumpzoneparty.com Jump!Zone is an indoor kid’s playground that features larg e themed inflatables, arcade games and a snack bar. Suitable for birthday parties and camp field trips.

Mandarin Mill Family Fun & Games 10910 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 262-7888,

mandarinmill.com This family spot offers miniature golf, batting cages, an arcade and games. Summer hours start June 10, open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. From 5-7 p.m., unlimited golf is $5 (plus tax) per person.

Marineland

9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-1111, (888) 279-9194, marineland.net Though dolphins jumping through hoops are a thing of the past, this historic marine attraction now focuses on dolphin encounters, including an opportunity to feed or swim with the creatures. Marineland also offers summer camps.

Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 396-6911, mocajacksonville.org MOCA Jax offers summer art education programs, and free admission for families every Sunday, along with a dynamite interactive fi fth-floor exhibit exclusively for children.

Museum of Science and History

1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org MOSH features science and nature-related exhibits along with regular shows at the museum planetarium. The museum offers science and adventure summer camps.

Paintball Adventures

11850 Camden Road, Arlington, 645-7127, paintballadventures.com Paintball Adventures is open from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun. year round.

PlanSummer

4017 Ponce de Leon Ave., Mandarin, 438-4908, plansummer.com PlanSummer.com helps working parents quickly plan their children’s learning, care and experiences over the summer break. The website lets you search, compare and select summer camps, then share the details with friends, relatives and babysitters using PlanSummer features.

Pirate & Treasure Museum

12 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, 877-467-5863, piratesoul.com This St. Augustine attraction features actual pirate

treasure, interactive exhibits and a gift shop sure to plunder your wallet. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Check website for coupons.

Public Pools

529-2200 ext. 307 (bit.ly/12N6g1T) JaxParks has more than 30 pools open to the public, including one (the Cecil Aquatics Center) that’s open year-round. St. Johns County has just one: SolomonCalhoun pool, 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine, 209-0395, but it also features a gymnasium and a small splash park (bit.ly/156onk5). Fernandina Beach has a pool at Atlantic Recreation Center, with a playground and basketball courts, 2500 Atlantic Ave., 277-7350 (bit.ly/10RtEHK). In Clay County, there’s the spring-fed public pool at Spring Park in Green Cove Springs on the St. Johns River, which also has playground equipment, and the city pier.

St. Augustine Alligator Farm

999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-3337, alligatorfarm.us In addition to a zipline ropes course (must be at least 10 years old and 57 inches tall), the Alligator Farm lets you pose for photos with alligators and features twice-a-day feedings. The bird rookery offers up-close looks at nesting endangered birds, and crocs and other creatures abound in the zoo. Day and weeklong camps are offered June 17-Aug. 9 for kids entering grades 1-6 and include hands-on animal presentations, keeper talks, crafts and themed activities.

FREE Splash Parks

There are two free splash parks in Northeast Florida. One is located adjacent to the vehicle ramp in Vilano Beach – a small splash park, along with showers, bicycle racks and restrooms. There is also a splash park and playground next to the county pier in St. Augustine Beach, with free parking and beach access. 209-3740.

Skate Station

3461 Kori Road, 880-7703, Mandarin, skatestationfunworks.com 230 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 272-5600 Two local roller rinks offer roller-skating lessons and open skate sessions at various times.

Tree Hill Nature Center

7152 Lone Star Road, Arlington, 724-4646, treehill.org Live animal programs and hands-on learning programs

Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

1860 Starratt Road, Northside, 757-3603, cattyshack.org Rescued big cats – cougars, lions, tigers and more – can be seen in natural surroundings. The fundraiser Roar N Snore, when visitors camp overnight out near the animals, is held 3 p.m. April 20-11 a.m. April 21, featuring a night feeding, a bonfire and breakfast; adults, $75, kids 3-11 $35. Regular admission is $10 for day tours, $5 for kids ages 3-11 and free for kids younger than 2.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 355-0630, cummer.org In addition to summer camps, The Cummer offers a variety of drop-in arts classes and art adventures sessions for kids, periodic art education programs, along with exhibits and a garden perfect for strolling with children. Admission is free 4-9 p.m. every Tue.

Fort Clinch State Park

2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-7274, floridastateparks.org In addition to the historic 19th century fort, this state park features a coastal hammock, a fishing pier and deep woods. Summer candlelight self-guided tours are offered at sundown every Fri. and Sat. from May 4-Nov. 2. Living history interpreters recreate life during the War Between the States on May 4, June 1, July 6 and Aug. 3 and through the fall and winter, featuring artillery demonstrations, marching drills and daily encampment life.

Fort Matanzas National Monument

8635 A1A S., St. Augustine, 471-0116, nps.gov/foma Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. Fort Matanzas guarded St. Augustine’s southern river approach. The monument is still protecting – not only the historic fort, but the wild barrier island and plants and animals who live there. The fort is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily except Dec. 25. A free ferry to and from the fort departs the visitor center (where you get a boarding 16 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 17-23, 2013

Burrell’s Camp Chippewa, a day camp with counselors from England and Australia, also features swimming, horseback riding, fishing and field trips for kids ages 6-12, located on Tiger Hole Road on the Southside.

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RUN DATE: are offered from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Registration is required for groups of 15 or more. In addition to the 13th annual Butterfly Festival, held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 27, Tree Hill has 50 acres of trails, hummingbird gardens and guided nature walks. Call for fees.

Treaty Oak

Jesse Ball Dupont Park, 1123 Prudential Drive, Southbank, downtownjacksonville.org This magnifi cent 250-year-old oak is awe-inspiring enough to dazzle any kid (particularly those who’ve seen the only slightly more extraordinary “Avatar” version). Kids can wander around the base (no climbing, though!), and even grab a few acorns to plant their own granddaddy oaks.

Friendship Fountain

835 Museum Circle, Southbank, Jacksonville The refurbished fountain shoots jets of water 100 feet high all day, and colored lights play on the water at night.

ACADEMIC CAMPS & TUTORING Camp Invention

Beth El Synagogue, 288 N. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra, 273-9100, bethelbeaches.org This camp, held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 24-28, challenges kids (rising first-sixth gradesrs) to experiment, investigate, engineer and work in teams – and have fun. The fee is $230. Call for deatils.

Center Academy

3571 Cardinal Point Drive, Jacksonville, 448-1956, centeracademy.com 2171 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 276-3552 2683 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Southside, 645-5366 Center Academy helps students entering fourth-eighth grades who suffer from motivation, learning and attention problems. Three- and five-week programs offer intensive remediation for learning and motivational problems, as well as self-esteem enhancement, and relaxation training.

The DePaul School of Northeast Florida

3044 San Pablo Road S., Intracoastal, 223-3391, depaulschool.com The DePaul School offers an intensive academic summer program for children grades 1-8. Call for fees, times and dates.

Early Learning Coalition of CNBB

1845 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 150, Orange Park, (800) 238-3463 or 213-3939, elcofcnbb.org Early Learning Coalition of Clay, Nassau, Baker and Bradford counties works to prepare children for school. The Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program is free for Florida resident children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1.

The Goddard School

2280 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island, 264-0605, goddardschool.com 100 Julington Plaza Drive, St. Johns, 230-2002 14230 Spartina Court, Intracoastal, 821-0085 415 Meldrum Lane, Orange Park, 291-9991 The Goddard School works to instill a lifelong love of learning. The year-round program offers half or full-day schedules for children ages 6 weeks-6 years old, from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., weekdays. The summer program offers special visitors, splash days and nature study.

Hope Haven Children’s Clinic & Family Center

4600 Beach Blvd., Southside, 346-5100 Hope Haven offers academic day camp for children in grades K-5 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays, mid-June through early August. The program uses traditional teaching methods with small groups and one-on-one enrichment in a fun setting. The Skills for Success program, for children in grades 6-9, is held from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur., mid-June through early August. Call for fees and schedules.

Huntington Learning Centers

11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 41, Mandarin, 886-9600, huntingtonhelps.com 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 54, Jacksonville, 220-1212 Huntington offers programs in reading, writing, math, phonics, spelling, study skills and SAT/ACT prep for students of all ages. An individualized program is designed and administered by certified teachers following an diagnostic evaluation. Parents may select

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iLearn Academy

8130 Baymeadows Circle W., Ste. 205-206, Baymeadows, 629-1680, ilearn-academy.com Tutoring for children in grades K-12 is offered in math, language arts, SAT and ACT prep. Evaluation and registration is free.

Island Prep Eco-Friendly Learning Center

4171 A1A S., St. Augustine, 471-1100, islandprep.com This eco-friendly early-learning center offers programs for children ages 1 to PreK, including free yoga, Spanish and ASL enrichment classes. It’s open from 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., year round. A fall VPK program is available to children who turn 4 years old by Sept. 1.

Kaplan Educational Centers

2683 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Ste. 141, Southside, 642-7741 or (800) KAP-TEST, kaptest.com Kaplan offers three-week prep courses for PSATs, SATs and programs in reading and math for high schoolers, as well as FCAT programs for all grades.

Kumon Program

9978 Old Baymeadows Road, Ste. 2, Baymeadows, 642-9566, kumon.com 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 18, Mandarin, 268-8861 13770 Beach Blvd., Ste. 14, Jacksonville, 821-9147 280 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-7775 8011 Merrill Road, Ste. 11a, Arlington, 744-2445 Kumon reading and math programs help children improve concentration and master fundamental academic skills.

LearningRx

4792 Windsor Commons Court, Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 992-0971, learningrx.com This program offers help to students to overcome learning struggles to expand the child’s ability to learn.

Park’s Place Daycare & Learning Center

5500 Shindler Drive, Westside, 908-0140 Academic camp is offered Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in June, July and August, focusing on literacy and computer skills and featuring a summer reading program. Extended care is available. A summertime VPK program for kids entering kindergarten in the fall is also offered.

Sylvan Learning Center

1414 Kingsley Ave., Ste. 4, Orange Park, 269-2000, sylvanlearning.com 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 28, Avondale, 387-5100 2416 Dunn Ave., Northside, 757-2220 880 A1A, Ste. 7, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-8410 Sylvan offers programs in reading, writing, math, algebra, geometry and study skills, including summer enrichment programs and preparation for ACT or SAT. Sylvan specializes in helping students of all ages master learning skills and build self-confidence.

TEAM UP Summer Camp Communities In Schools Jacksonville

3100 University Blvd. S., Ste. 300, Jacksonville, 630-6900 These free summer camps are offered on-site at 20 Duval County public schools. Times and dates vary by location. The K-8 programs focus on academics, cultural enrichment and career preparation and include recreational activities and fi eld trips. Registration is first-come, first-served, and forms are available at participating schools.

Tutoring Club St. Johns

605 S.R. 13 N., Ste. 109, St. Johns, 230-2855, tutoringclub.com This organization tutors students ages 5 and older in reading, math, writing, SAT/ACT prep, language, sciences and study skills. Hours are 3:30-7:30 p.m.

UNF ACT & SAT Summer Institute

University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Drive, Southside, 620-4200, unf.edu/ce These four-day boot-camp-style college entrance test preps, for students who are rising high school sophomores through seniors, are offered from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Thur., July 15-18 for ACT and from July 29Aug. 1 for SAT, at UNF’s Herbert University Center. The instructors are specialists in their respective fields and the class sizes are kept small. Course fee is $495 per child per session. APRIL 17-23, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 17

ART, THEATER & DANCE CAMPS Abella’s School of Dance

1765 Tree Blvd., St. Augustine, 810-2010, abellaschoolofdance.com Students learn the fundamentals of ballet, jazz tumbling, conditioning, choreography, and dance history in the Summer Intensive Workshops. The first session, at a fee of $350, is held 9 a.m.-noon July 8-26 for ages 5-7; the afternoon workshop for ages 8 and older is held from 1-3 p.m. The second session, at a fee of $235, is held July 29-Aug. 9. Advanced ballet and pointe, for ages 11 and older, is offered for $100 a week, from 4-5:30 p.m.

Academy of Dance

12276 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 613, Mandarin, 880-2275, academyofdancejax.com This theater dance camp teaches children ages 3-12 voice, drama, makeup, staging, costume design and many forms of dance. Sessions are held weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and run June 17-July 26. Young children’s late afternoon and teen/adult evening classes are also available, along with extended care and field trips.

Alhambra Theatre & Dining

12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, 280-0614 ext. 203 Alhambra Theatre and The Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach have teamed up for this theater camp for kids ages 13 and older, held 9 a.m.-2 p.m., weekdays, June 24-July 5, with a performance July 8; and for ages 9-12 on July 15-26, with a performance on July 29 on the Alhambra’s stage. Campers study acting, voice, movement, improv, and costume and set design. Fees are $350 for CCPVB and Alhambra members before May 11, $425 for nonmembers; after May 11, fees are $425 for members, $495 for nonmembers for each session.

Art Camp @ MOCAJax Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 396-6911 ext. 207, mocajacksonville.org Art camp at MOCAJax offers children ages 4-17 meaningful art experiences in nine one-week sessions. Camp is held Mon.-Fri., from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 10-Aug. 16 (no camp July 1-5). Camp fees vary by age group. Campers bring their own snacks and lunches. Extended hours are available for $50 per week.

Artoga Goes to Camp

51 Pine St., Atlantic Beach, 477-0400, artoga.org Artoga brings yoga, art, theater and karate to camps throughout Northeast Florida. Weekly themes, workshops, live performances and a mini-carnival are featured.

Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre

716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 509-1472, abettheatre.com ABET offers age-appropriate sessions for kids younger than 14, focusing on theater games, music and dance, improvisation and storytelling. Camps run from June 3-Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Fee is $160 per child, per week.

Boleros Dance/Art Camps

10131 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 477-6415, boleros.cc Camp is held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 24-28 for ages 8 and older. Dance classes include stretch and conditioning, ballet, jazz, modern, and musical theater. Art classes include drawing, painting, making collages, creating sculptures. On the last day of camp, students showcase their art works and give an informal dance performance. Total camp fee is $250; a $75 deposit is due by May 1. A summer dance intensive is held July 8-12 and 15-19, featuring classes in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary and music theater. Teachers include Sam Hills, Bryan Jenkins, Alex Nordin, Suzanne Saltmarsh, Dulce Anaya and A.A. Stanford. A work study audition is held 1 p.m. April 20; $10 fee.

Bricks 4 Kidz Creativity Center

530 S.R. 13 N., Ste. 5, St. Augustine, 230-0543 Bricks 4 Kidz offers various camps this summer 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., from June 10-Aug. 16; call for details.

Camp Broadway

Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 442-2932, artistseriesjax.org The annual Camp Broadway introduces children ages 10-17 to life onstage and behind the scenes, 18 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 17-23, 2013

with training in acting, scene study, improvisation, music theory, solo and ensemble singing and dance. The self-contained, traveling workshop, staffed by choreographers, musicians and real Broadway performers, is held from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and runs June 17-21 at a fee of $550, which includes a T-shirt, daily lunch and snacks.

Camp Theatre Jacksonville

2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 396-4425 ext. 16, theatrejax.com Theatre Jacksonville’s camp, for ages 7-13, is held in two four-week sessions from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17July 12, and July 15-Aug. 9. Acting, dance, playwriting, stage makeup and stage combat are featured, culminating with a show. Multiple enrollment discounts and extended care are available. Session fee is $500.

Children’s Art Classes

8411 Baymeadows Way, Ste. 2, Baymeadows, 612-7557, childrensartclasses.com Art workshops are held June 24-July 26, Mon.-Fri., for ages 3 and older, ranging from beginning drawing to clay and mask-making.

Culinary Arts Cooking Camp

First Coast Technical College, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine, 547-3461, fctc.edu The cooking camp is held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Thur. June 17-20, July 8-11, 15-18 and 22-25, in sessions for kids ages 8-12 and 13-17. The fee is $195, which includes materials, groceries, professional instruction and lunch.

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach

50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614, ccpvb.org Camps are offered to encourage artistic expression, art appreciation and imagination through the visual, culinary and performing arts. Weekly thematic sessions are held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 6-18, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 4 and 5, weekdays, and run June 10-Aug. 16. Fees vary by session. Extended care is available. Campers bring their own lunches; snacks and art supplies are provided. Call for schedules and fees. Summer Arts Workshops for ages 9 and older include fashion sewing, June 10-14 and 17-21; French pastry June 17-21; Rock Star Band with Alex Hayward of Chroma, June 24-28; Classic Baking July 8-12, at A. Chefs Studio; Free Range Animation, July 15-19; Construction Art with sculptor Jesse Nolan, July 22-26; American Classics cooking, Aug. 5-9 and Glass Work, Aug. 12-16. Call for details and fees.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

10-Aug. 16. Mommy and Me, (ages 0-3) 5 p.m. Thur., $60; Preschool Music & Piano, 6 p.m. Tue. and Thur., $125/$150; private piano lessons (7-adult) Mon., Wed. and Fri., $225. Tuition fees are for the whole summer, materials included. Call for a free interview.

The Florida Ballet Summer Intensive 300 E. State St., Downtown, 353-7518 The Florida Ballet offers a course for the serious dance student. Daily classes, held June 24-July 27, include ballet, pointe, technique, acting, Pilates and jazz, as well as a boys’ class. Seminars in dance history, music appreciation, auditioning skills, theater and makeup are offered. The summer workshop is held June 24-July 27 for younger or less advanced dancers. For fees and audition information, go to floridaballet.org

Florida State University Summer Music Camps

202 Longmire Bldg., FSU, Tallahassee, (850) 644-9934, (850) 645-7272, music.fsu.edu FSU offers workshops in double reed, tuba & euphonium, and double bass; camps include string orchestra, marching band leadership, honors choral ensemble, honors jazz ensemble, honors piano and honors chamber winds. Each camp provides musical, social and recreational opportunities, offered to middle school and high school students. Call or go online for fees and schedule information.

Girls Rock Camp Jacksonville

girlsrockjacksonville.org This one-week summer day camp is held July 29-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445 San Diego Road in the urban core; the after-camp showcase is held on Aug. 4 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St., Downtown. Girls ages 9-16 learn an instrument (or get better at one they already know), form a band, and write a song. Throughout the week, bands perform during lunch. Dance parties and daily workshops are featured. Camp fee is $200.

High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience

Wilson Center, FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 632-2347, fscj.edu This year, participants who are current 7th-12th grade students in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau and outer-lying counties perform “How to Succeed in Business Without really Trying” from July 26-Aug. 4. Free auditions are held May 4 and 5. Local high school actors, dancers, singers, technicians and musicians are needed. SMTE provides the opportunity to work hands-on with local theater professionals. Call for fee information; scholarships are available.

829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 355-0630, cummer.org Camp Cummer, for kids entering grades 1-6, is held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., weekdays, June 10-July 26. Kids draw, paint, construct and explore art and nature. Middle school camp is held July 29-Aug. 2. Space is limited; call for fees and schedules. Extended care is available.

Jacksonville Children’s Chorus

Dance Trance

Jacksonville University Summer Dance Intensive

214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com Dance Trance Kidz runs dance fitness classes all summer in Neptune Beach, 4:30-5:15 p.m. every Wed. In this fun workshop, kids ages 7-11 learn choreography to popular music without recitals or contracts.

Dansations

8763 Old Kings Road S., Baymeadows, 731-0508 Experienced instructors teach ballet, pointe (for appropriate ages), tap, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater, modern and more. Call for schedules and fees.

Doing Dishes

5619 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 730-3729 3568 St. Johns Ave. S., Avondale, 388-7088 This summer art camp offers specialized paint-yourown-pottery, clay works and glass fusing instruction in a small group setting for kids ages 6 and older. Themed sessions are held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays, June 24-Aug. 9. Games, pizza parties and movies are featured. Sibling discounts are available.

Dolphin Arts Camp

2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7048, ju.edu This arts camp is held June 10-14 and 17-21. Art, theatre, dancing, singing, swimming and playing games are featured. For details, call or go online.

Eaton Piano Studio

Southside, 730-5143, eatonpianostudio.com Instructor Lorraine Eaton offers summer music lessons for kids of all ages, once weekly for 45 minutes, June

225 E. Duval St., Downtown, 353-1636 Jacksonville Children’s Chorus is open to all Northeast Florida kids, providing music education for children of all backgrounds, fostering teamwork, self-discipline, accomplishment and pride.

2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7048, jusummerintensive@ju.edu This two-week camp, for intermediate and advanced students ages 10-22, is held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.Fri., June 17-21 and 24-28. Classes include ballet, contemporary ballet, pointe, variations, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, tap, Pilates, stretch, dance photography and repertory. Fees are $310 for one week, $570 for two weeks, which includes lunch. Scholarships are available.

JCA Stage Door Theatre Camp Jewish Community Alliance

8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 730-2100 ext. 252, jcajax.org This theater camp is for children entering grades 1-9. Campers receive training in music, dance, drama, and arts and crafts. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 17-July 12 and July 15-Aug. 9, with extended day available. Lunch is provided. Camp is open to children of all national origins and faiths. Call or go online for fees and other details.

KidzArt

1140 S. McDuff Ave., Riverside, 287-8603, kidzartnfl.com 1714 S.R. 13, St. Johns 60 Orange St., St. Augustine This art-enrichment program lets children discover various artistic styles and techniques using water colors, art markers, colored pencils, chalk, charcoal and polymer clay. Themed programs include “Beach Bash”

DAY OR OVERNIGHT?

Determining which camp — day camp or overnight camp, which can range from one to seven weeks — may be as simple as just asking your child, said pediatrician Thornton, even though most kids show signs they are ready by age 8. And, if your child has been to sleepovers at friends’ houses, Repper said, he or she most likely will be able to handle sleep-away camp. Generally, overnight camps are coed, though some are all boys or all girls. Most day camps are coed, too. Regardless of whether you decide to send your child to day camp or overnight camp, both Thornton and Repper advise researching options well in advance of the registration deadline, so you won’t feel pressured into making a hurried decision.

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Day Camp Benefits

Your child comes home at night, with camp usually starting in the morning and ending in the afternoon. Your child learns to be responsible for belongings, time and activities. The program often introduces new activities, like horseback riding, archery and canoeing. Day camp helps kids develop friendships and trust. Your child makes new friends and learns about diversity. Your child learns new skills – basket-weaving, jewelry-making. Your child enjoys the familiarity of scheduled events, competitions and physical activities.

Overnight Camp Benefits

The camp teaches independence and responsibility without prodding or help from parents. Your child sees positive role models. Your child becomes part of a community to work and share together as a team. The camp provides day and evening activities. The program offers a chance to unplug and discover other means of communicating without electronic devices. The program focuses on specialized activities like sports, fine arts, performing arts or academics. Camp environment helps build bonds with new friends. The program teaches about making choices. Being away helps them appreciate you more.

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and “Safari Adventure.” Classes range from a few hours to a half-day for a partial or full week, depending on the child’s age, June 17-Aug. 9.

Kinderstudios

1897 Island Walkway, Ste. 4, Fernandina Beach, 415-0954 The performing arts camp sessions, for kids 4-12 years old, are held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., July 1-26, with a theatrical performance each Fri. Sessions feature themed drawing, painting, set design, song and dance and drama games from “Willy Wonka,” “Matilda,” “Tangled” and “Mamma Mia!”

LaVilla School of the Arts Summer Camp

501 N. Davis St., Downtown, 633-6069 ext. 108 This camp offers programs for kids ages 3-17. Camps are held 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays, June 17-July 26. Free lunch, snacks and extended day ($30/week) are available. Discounts are available for siblings, urban core employees (Downtown, San Marco, Springfield, Riverside), DCPS employees, military and multi-week enrollment. Fees are $145 week for ages 3-6; $135 week for older campers.

Limelight Theatre Summer Camp

11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org KIDZfACTory offers camps for kids in grades K-5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 17-July 10; grades 10-12, 1-4 p.m. July 1-24; grades 6-9 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. July 22-Aug. 14. Fees are $450 per child per session. For program details and performance schedules, call or go online.

reading skills. Camp is held June 23-27.

Ortega Arts Camp

Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, 389-5556 ext. 116 This fine arts and performing arts camp for children in grades K-6 is held 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 10-14. Activities include drawing, painting, sculpture, music and dance. Fee is $120.

The Performers Academy

3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 322-7672, theperformersacademy.com This performing arts school offers Let’s Make a Movie! camp, held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, June 10-July 12, encompassing singing, dancing, acting, guitar, musical theater and songwriting. For fees, dates and details, call the Academy or go to the website. CooperMorgan Dance Theatre Summer Intensive is held 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 10-28, for ages 8 and older. The recreational and pre-professional dance camp mixes traditional and modern techniques, culminating in a dance production at LaVilla School of the Arts. Call for fees and details.

Planet Pottery

1108 A1A N., Ste. 104, Ponte Vedra, 543-1112 Adults and kids select a piece of pottery – plates, mugs, serving pieces, vases, frames, pet bowls – then paint a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece. Call for schedules and fees.

Players by the Sea Summer Camps

600 N. Woodland Blvd., Deland, (386) 734-4371, museumoffloridaart.org Camp sessions are held Mon.-Fri. at Johnson Children’s Art Center June 10-Aug. 2. Kids experience variety of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture. Each session is led by professional art educators and artists. Fees vary; call for details.

106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org PBTS offers small camps that encourage children to express themselves through the arts. Let’s Put on a Play and Let’s Put on a Musical three-week camps are held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays, June 10-29 and July 15-Aug. 2. Teen Improv-a-thon is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 15-26. Campers rehearse, stage and perform a full-length show. Camp A-Go-Go and Get in the Character Zone are held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays June 10-14, July 1-5 and July 8-12. Fees vary by session. Check the website for details, registration forms and policies.

North Florida Conservatory

Positive Space Art Therapy

Museum of Florida Art

11363 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 200, Mandarin, 374-8639, nfconservatory.org This camp offers band, string and theater programs. For camps, fees and schedules, call or go online.

North Florida Music Academy

155 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 11, Orange Park, 276-5557, nfma.musicteachershelper.com Instructors work with drummers, guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, violinists, vocalists and others interested in playing in a band and learning different music styles. Call for times, fees and dates.

North Florida Music Camp

University of North Florida Fine Arts Facility, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-3841 This five-day intensive performance camp, for children entering grades 8-12, focuses on jazz and classical instruction. Campers must have a minimum two years experience on their instruments and basic music

5270 Palm Valley Rd, Ponte Vedra, 607-2834, arttherapyforautism@gmail.com arttherapyforautism.wix.com/positivespace#!home/ mainPage Positive Space Art Therapy offers individual and group art therapy sessions for children ages 2 and older. Master’s level art therapist Kelly DeSousa helps kids work toward individualized goals through success-oriented, strengthbased, guided creative expression. Sessions are typically 30-50 minutes and are scheduled according to individual and family needs. Rates begin at $35.

Pottery Works

10915 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 106, Baymeadows, 646-3009, potteryworksinc.co This paint-your-own-pottery studio offers reservations for groups of eight or more, with special rates for schools, daycare centers and camps. Studio time includes all supplies, glazing and firing. Participants pick up their finished pieces one week later. Pottery

Dance Trance Kidz offers dance fitness classes every Wednesday all summer long for kids ages 7-11, at the Neptune Beach Studio on Orange Street near the ocean.

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Works can also bring the activity to you (10 or more participants required).

Puddy Mud Pottery Studio

852 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 810-5603, puddymud.com Kids paint their own ceramic pottery. Sessions are held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Thur., June 17-Aug. 15. Kids work with clay, and learn sculpting, ceramic painting, glass fusing, tie-dye and crafts. Call for fees and details.

Riverside Children’s Arts Center

2841 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 389-1751, riversideartscenter.org Located at Riverside Avenue Christian Church, the arts center offers six weeks of camp for children completing PreK-fifth grades, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 14. Classes include visual arts, music, specialty classes, team-building games and outdoor play daily. Theme dress-up days and Friday performances are featured. Extended care, scholarships and sibling discounts are available.

Savannah College of Art and Design

231 W. Boundary St., Savannah, Ga., (912) 525-5100, (800) 869-7223, scad.edu SCAD summer seminars are held for students who have completed grades 9-11. Fees vary according to schedule. For more information, contact the college at P.O. Box 2072, Savannah, GA 31402-2072.

St. Augustine Dance Conservatory

3670 U.S. 1 S., Ste. 150, St. Augustine, 797-6469, academyofperformingarts.net North Campus, 3025 C.R. 210, Ste. 102, St. Augustine, 797-6469 APA offers kids, tots to teens, participation in musical and dance productions and recitals throughout the summer. A dance intensive is held Aug. 20-23 with Preston Miller. Call for schedules and fees.

Summer Dance Intensive

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445 San Diego Road, Jacksonville, 390-2971, da-arts.org This camp is held for kids in grades 4-12. Session I runs June 12, 13, 17, 18 and 19; Session II is held June 20, 24, 25, 26 and 27. Classes include ballet, modern dance, jazz, musical theater and technique. Call for details and fee information.

Youth Outreach Performing Arts Summer Institute

5188 Norwood Ave., Northside, 765-7372, stageaurora.org Stage Aurora Theatrical Company offers youth of all backgrounds camp featuring positive theatrical activities, theater, dance, music and taekwondo. The five-week camp is held June 17-July 19. For registration and details, call or go to the website.

CHURCH CAMPS & PROGRAMS Dinsmore Vacation Bible School

Dinsmore United Methodist Church, 10604 Iowa Ave., Jacksonville, 768-6101 A lively Vacation Bible School is held in July. Call the church for details and directions.

Camp Kulaqua

23400 N.W. 212nd Ave., High Springs, Fla., (386) 454-1351 Located in North Central Florida, Camp Kulaqua, accredited by the American Camping Association, offers a week-long, coed residential camp for a traditional camp experience, and specialty camps for kids ages 7-16. The overnight Christian camp’s activities include horseback riding, archery, canoeing, crafts, go-carts, sports, skateboarding and zoo/nature. Sessions, held from June 2-23, are age appropriate. campkulaqua.com

Camp Lakeshore

6595 Columbia Park Court, Jacksonville, 641-8385 7860 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, 641-8385 A ministry of Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church and School, this Christian camp offers several sessions for appropriate age groups. Activities include games, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music and drama, fishing, boating, water play and devotions. Extended care is available. Call for times, dates and camp fees.

Camp Legacy

1714-5 S.R. 13, St. Johns, 287-2525, (888) 287-2539 This co-ed overnight camp located at Camp St. Johns

at Marywood Retreat Center near Switzerland offers a sports, arts and crafts camp in a Christian environment, for middle school students. Activities include swimming, tennis, volleyball, softball and basketball. Camp meets July 1-6 and 8-13. Camp fee is $350.

Deermeadows Baptist Church

9780 Baymeadows Road, Baymeadows, 642-2200 The Deermeadows Baptist Church holds its free Vacation Bible School, themed Colossal Coaster World, from 9 a.m.-noon, June 24-28, for children age 5-grade 5 by Sept. 1.

Grace Episcopal Day School

156 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 269-3718, geds.net Weekly themed camp sessions are held June 3-Aug. 16. Hours and fees for PK3-Kindergarten are 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., at $110 per week; hours and fees for kids in first-sixth grades vary per program. Before and after care are available.

Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church 4001 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 396-7745, habchurch.com Summer camp is held May 28-June 20. Activities include arts and crafts and Bible study.

Jacksonville Children’s Art & Exploration Camp

3675 San Pablo Road, Intracoastal West, 241-3515, 493-3545, foundationacademy.com Located at The Foundation Academy, this camp offers six weeks of educational and fun activities for kids ages 5-15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 10-July 19. The camp features fi eld trips, arts, gardening, literacy, math, community service and career education for older PROMISE OF BENEFIT students. Fee is $90 per week per child.

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Montgomery Presbyterian Center

88 S.E. 75th St., Starke, (352) 473-4516, montgomerycenter.org Camp sessions are held June 23-Aug. 2 for kids in grades 2-12, in age-appropriate groups. Fees vary, depending upon the program, which include Explorer, Challenge, Wild Water, Power & Light and Counselor in Training sessions. The camp is accredited with the American Camp Association.

Salvation Army Child Development Center

318 Ocean St., Downtown, 665-0102, salvationarmynefl.org Weekly activities include swimming, field trips, movies, ceramics, arts and crafts, cooking, chapel service, team sports and games, reading/journaling experience and more. A child development center for age 6 weeks and older is also offered.

Vacation Bible School

St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 1150 Fifth St. N., Jax Beach, 246-2466, beachesepiscopalschool.org VBS is held from 9 a.m.-noon, Mon.-Fri. in the Parish Hall, for kids ages 4 through fi fth grade. For fees and dates, call or go online.

YMCA Camp Indian Springs

2387 Bloxam Cut-off Road, Crawfordville, (850) 926-3361, campindiansprings.org This traditional YMCA residential camp is nestled in a wooded area with a natural spring on 70 acres in Wakulla County, Fla. With a variety of land and water activities including Western and English horseback riding, an indoor skate park, BMX, ATVs and paintball, this camp for boys and girls ages 7-16, is committed to the Christian principles of the YMCA.

DAY & OVERNIGHT CAMPS Andromeda Preschool

131 Suzanne Ave., Orange Park, 272-0424 A full-service daycare, Andromeda offers a camp program with entertainment, field trips, crafts, cooking projects and special events. Daily activities are planned and posted on a weekly basis. Andromeda is open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays.

Beaches Episcopal School Summer Camp

1150 Fifth St. N., Jax Beach, 246-2466 ext. 121, beachesepiscopalschool.org This private school offers summer camp programs for children entering grades Pre-K through sixth, in APRIL 17-23, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 21

sessions held June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12 and July 15-10. Themed activities include Drama & Music, Diggin’ Up Dinos, Bug’s Life, Giddy Up Gang, Legomania, iPad Adventures, robotics and a slew of others. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-noon or 9 a.m.-3 p.m., depending on program chosen, Mon.-Fri. Morning camp fees are $160 for BES students, $175 for non-Bes students; full day fees are $210 for BES students, $225 for non-Bes students. or $200.

The Bolles School

7400 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 256-5090, 733-9292, bolles.org 2264 Bartram Road, Jacksonville, 732-5700 200 ATP Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra, 285-4658 Bolles offers academic and day camps throughout the summer, June 3-Aug. 9, at all three campuses. Specialty camps – including writing, science, fencing, Spanish, tennis, rowing, art, wrestling, nature crafts, archery, culinary – may be combined with Bolles Day Camp. For details, fees, times and kinds of camps, go to Bolles’ website.

Boy Scouts of America

521 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, 388-0591, nfcscouting.org The North Florida Council sponsors overnight camps for Boy Scouts only, ages 11 and older, held in one week sessions at Camp Shands in Melrose, Fla. Activities include BMX bicycle racing, archery, rifle and shotgun, hiking, cookouts, first aid and water sports. A Cub Scout day camp is held at many locations throughout Northeast Florida, with varied hours and session dates. Specialty camps are also available.

Burrell’s Camp Chippewa

3111 Tiger Hole Road, Southside, 737-4988, burrellscampchippewa.net Camp Chippewa offers full-day camps 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., June 10-Aug. 16, for ages 6-12 with counselors hailing from England and Australia. Camp features daily swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing and field trips. Indoor activities include arts and crafts, and games. Registration is $40 and the weekly camp fee is $145 which includes lunch.

11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-2225 4501 Capper Road, Northside, 713-6010 8400 Baycenter Road, FSCJ Deerwood, 739-1279 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Southbank, 399-1009 484 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 598-8888 Kids ages 5-11 participate in activities including skating, movies, bowling, sports, performing arts, water play and arts and crafts. Call for dates, times and fees.

Community Connections of Jacksonville

Davis Center, 325 E. Duval St., Downtown, 354-6681, communityconnectionsjax.org 1839 S. Lane Ave., Ste. 102, Westside, 786-6886 1751 Lindsey Road, Westside, 378-1676 Sable Palms, 2150 Emerson St., Southside, 398-3863 Lewis Center, 3655 Ribault Scenic Drive, Northside, 764-5686 This program offers weekly field trips, free breakfast, lunch and snack, arts and crafts, and academic enrichment. Camps are held at nine locations in Jacksonville; fees vary for each location, with a $15 registration. Scholarships available for those who qualify. Call for fees, times and locations.

Duval County Public Schools Summer Camps

certified. Call for dates, times and fees.

Episcopal Children’s Services

Exchange South, 9143 Philips Hwy., Ste. 500, Southside, 519-2800, ecs4kids.org 15 Belmont Blvd., Orange Park, 213-3071 2506 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg, 291-5472 516 S. 10th St., Fernandina Beach, 491-3630 ECS operates child development centers offering fullday early education for ages 6 weeks-5 years. Centers also offer Florida’s Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) program during the school year. The centers are open from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. ECS also assists parents in finding quality child care in Clay, Nassau, Baker, Bradford, Putnam and St. Johns counties. Call 726-1500 for more information or visit ecs4kids.org.

Episcopal School

4455 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, 396-5751, esj.org An extensive and varied summer program is offered for rising students, grades 1-12, featuring academics, athletics and arts (music and studio), and fun camps for younger children. Dates, times and fees vary; for details, go to the school’s website.

xxFletcher High Middle School Summer Camp

duvalschools.org The school system offers a variety of day camps at schools throughout the county, starting as early as June 11 (schedules vary by camp). Some camps have extended hours. Call the school’s Community Education Assistant Principal or the Extended Day Director after 3 p.m. for more information. Information on additional summer camps is available at the Community Education Office at 858-6080.

700 Seagate Ave., Neptune Beach, 247-5905, fhssummercamps.com One- and two-week middle school summer camps, for kids who have completed grades -8, are held from June 17-July 26. Camps offered include sports, performing arts, fine arts, arts & crafts, nature/science/outdoors and academic. Contact Community Education at Fletcher for fees, times and dates. Campers bring their own lunch.

Duval County 4-H

4-H Summer Day Camps

1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, 387-8858 Duval County 4-H offers summer youth camps where campers learn leadership development and community involvement. The volunteer adult leaders are trained and

St. Johns County Cooperative Extension, 3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, 209-0430 Day camps include beginning beekeeping, flora & fauna, landscape camp, beginning sewing, freshwater

aquarium, junk drawer robotics and coastal camp. Dates, times, fees and age ranges (from 5-18) vary by program, most activities are limited to fewer than 20 campers and run one or two days.

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council

1000 Shearer Ave., Riverside, 388-4653, 877-764-5237, girlscouts-gateway.org Camp Kateri is a resident camp for rising grades 2-12. Most sessions are six days/five nights, Sun.-Fri., June 9-July 19. Programs include equestrian, waterskiing, kayaking, archery, astronomy and others. Financial aid is available. Non-scouts are welcome. Girl Scouts helps girls develop leadership, decision-making skills and a social conscience.

Happy Acres Ranch

7117 Crane Ave., Jacksonville, 725-1410, happyacresranch.com Happy Acres offers a traditional outdoor day camp experience, including swimming, boating, nature, arts and crafts, horseback riding, sports and special events. Camp is held 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., for ages 4-12, June 10-Aug. 16. Extended daycare costs are included. Lunch and snacks are provided. Call for fees and details.

Jacksonville Children’s Commission

1095 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 630-3647, jaxkids.net The commission provides grants to several nonprofit organizations that run summer camp programs in Duval County. The eight-week programs are open to Duval County children K-15. Children enrolled in the free/reduced lunch program, or who have documented special needs and/or are McKay Scholarship recipients are eligible for selected camps. All camps provide literacy activities and field trips. A list of camps is available at jaxkids.net

Jacksonville Country Day School

10063 Baymeadows Road, Baymeadows, 641-4166, jcds.com The 43rd annual camp provides activities and

Camp Amelia

Recreation Dept., 2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-7350 Activities for children ages 3-12 include arts and crafts, swimming, sports, guest speakers, outings to the beach and field trips. Kids bring their own lunches. Fees are $85 a week, $75 per sibling for city residents; $106 a week, $96 per sibling for non-city residents. A preschool program is also offered. Hours are 7 a.m.6:30 p.m., weekdays.

Camp Juliette Low

P.O. Box 5113, Marietta, GA 30061, (770) 428-1062, (706) 862-2169 This Girl Scout camp holds one and two-week sessions for girls ages 7-17, June 9-July 28. A traditional outdoor residence camp, Juliette Low offers activities that include swimming, sailing, canoeing, archery, tennis, outdoor living skills, horseback riding, arts and crafts, hiking, drama and nature studies. The camp is in Cloudland, Ga., about 40 miles northwest of Rome.

Camp Ki Tov

Jacksonville Jewish Center, 3662 Crown Point Road, Mandarin, 282-1000, 268-4200 ext. 122, jaxjewishcenter.com Camp Ki Tov offers eight sessions for kids ages 1-15 from June 17-Aug. 9, from 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m. or from 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., with extended hours and CIT programs available. Activities include sports specialty camps, swimming, canoeing, games, field trips, Judaica, overnights and undernights, cooking, music and Shabbat celebrations. Fees vary with schedules.

Campapalooza

7999 Philips Hwy., Baymeadows, 619-8228, campapalooza.com 10472 Beach Blvd., Southside, 619-8228 These themed martial arts camps feature fi eld trips, games, activities and fun for kids ages 4-13. Specialty classes are available, including music, art, dance, gymnastics and martial arts. Camp is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10-Aug. 9 at Southside, June 10-Aug. 16 at Baymeadows. Fees are $89 per week, $20 extended care per week; field trips additional.

Chappell Schools’ Summer Camp 101 W. State St., Downtown, 632-3122, chappellschools.com 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Northside, 381-3445

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The 13th annual Butterfly Festival is a pretty fun treat for the whole family – featuring crafts, food and drink, live music, a butterfly release and kids’ activities – from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 27 at Tree Hill Nature Center, on Lone Star Road in Arlington.

CAMPS FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Special needs children have many choices, such as camps for kids with chronic illnesses, mobility issues and even learning and behavioral disabilities. • • • •

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Check with your child’s physician to see if any health issues could be a problem. Make sure vaccinations are current. Discuss with camp staff medications for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, asthma or allergies. Inform the camp about any diet restrictions for your child.

BENEFITS OF CAMPS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

Gains greater independence. Improves self-confidence. Becomes more physically active. Discovers an appreciation of nature, animals and the environment. Interacts with other kids with the same disabilities, develops friendships and builds relationships. Develops and catches up on educational skills.

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education for kids in grades PreK through rising sixth, in age-appropriate camps. Activities include swimming instruction, field trips, arts and crafts, canoeing, fishing, and sleepovers. Camps are held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 10-21, June 24-July 5, July 8-19 and July 22-Aug. 2, with early and extended care available (502-6830). Fee is $340 for each two-week session. Lunch and snacks are provided, or campers may pack their lunch. Info on specialty camps and themes is available online.

Jax Couture Events Boutique Summer Camp

4201 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 683-1256, jcenb.com Camp is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Session I (June 10-21) features Camp Couture and Science. Session II (June 24-July 5) features Passport to Fun and Safari (no camp July 4); Session III (July 8-19) features Arts& Crafts and Future Builders Week and Session IV (July 22-Aug. 2) features Lights, Camera, Action Week and an end-of-camp carnival. Fee is $160 for a two-week session. Extended care is available, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., $50.

JaxParks Kids Camp

R.F. Kennedy Center, 1133 Ionia St., Jacksonville, 630-0933, coj.net Kids ages 4 and 5 get into loads of activities for active bodies and inquisitive minds. Camp fee is $75 for a two-week session, $20 for extended day. Call for schedules.

JaxParks Summer Enrichment & Teen Power Camp

630-4100, coj.net These camps are offered at various locations. Summer Enrichment Camp is for ages 6-12, including indoor games, arts and crafts, sports activities and water play. Cost is $75 per two-week session, $25 for each extended day session. Teen Power Camp, for ages 13-17, offers the opportunity to learn job skills and responsibility while networking with other teens in JaxParks’ Teen Power Junior Counselor program. Cost is $25 per two-week session. Other camps include tennis, basketball, volleyball and art. Go to coj.net for details and dates.

Camp Invention is the theme this year, offered 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. June 17-21, challenging kids (rising first-sixth gradesrs) to experiment, investigate, engineer and work in teams – and have fun. The fee is $220. Call for additional information. campinvention.org

O2B Kids!

1821 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 264-4202, 02bkids.com Kids, entering first through eighth grades, are in agespecific groups for summer activities, including sports, visual arts, performing arts, and science and technology.

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum

81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, 829-0745 Kids discover the Oldest City’s maritime past in themed sessions that include Sea, Sail, Shrimp & Slime. Children who have completed grades K-8 take part in hands-on activities, crafts, games and a field trip in St. Augustine. Camps run June 24-Aug. 9. The week-long sessions are held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and extended care is available. Call for specific age groups, fees and applicable schedules.

St. Johns Country Day School

3100 Doctors Lake Drive, Orange Park, 264-9572, sjcds.net St. Johns Country Day School offers day camp for kids grades Pre-K-8. Activities include swimming, arts & crafts, computers, field trips and special events. The camp is located on a 26-acre campus, with athletic fields, playground, shower and locker facilities, fine arts resources, swimming pool, computer labs and an air-conditioned gym. Camp is held weekdays, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 10-Aug. 2. Extended care is available. Additional adventure camps include art, basketball, cheerleading, cooking, dance, fishing, football, gymnastics, karate, moviemaking, needlecraft, soccer and volleyball, and may be taken individually or combined with day camp.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School 4114 Oxford Ave., Ortega, 388-2632,

stmarksdayschool.org The Toddler Camp program for kids 2 and 3 by Sept. 1 and the Junior Camp program for rising pre-K and kindergarten students (ages 4-5) offer activities that encourage hands-on interaction. Camp is held from 9 a.m.-noon or 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Snacks are provided. Extended day available. Dates are June 10-Aug. 9. The Enrichment Summer Day Camp program, includes arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor recreation, scrapbooking, cooking, horticulture and afternoon field trips. Call for fees and schedules.

Skyland Camp for Girls

317 Spencer St., Clyde, N.C., (828) 627-2470, skylandcamp.com Located in the Appalachian Mountains with activities such as swimming, rafting, archery, team sports, arts and drama, Skyland offers a 3:1 camper-to-counselor ratio. The camp, held June 30-July 25, also focuses on riding, tennis and excursions, both camping and cultural. Call for fees and schedules.

The Sunshine House

3993 San Jose Park Drive, Mandarin, 636-0581, sunshinehouse.com The center offers a day camp, Future Stars, featuring field trips, learning activities, breakfast, lunch and snacks in a safe environment. Professional teachers are trained in CPR and First Aid, as well as specialized summer programs for ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

Valley View Ranch

606 Valley View Ranch Road, Cloudland, Ga., (706) 862-2231, valleyviewranch.com Celebrating its 59th season, Valley View offers overnight camp for girls ages 8-17, held June 2-Aug. 2. Enrollment is limited to 60 girls. Campers learn horsemanship through instruction, time in the saddle on trails, and the care and responsibility of having her own horse. Valley View offers several riding programs including English and hunt seat, Western stock seat and barrels (gymkhana), and vaulting.

MODELING & FASHION CAMP Sessions Modeling Summer Camp

12627 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 401, Mandarin, 292-4366, sessionsmodeling.com Sessions offers 10 six-day modeling programs, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., June 3-Aug. 16, for teen girls; teen guys’ camp is held 12:30-2:30 p.m., same dates; for boys and girls 5-8, camp is held 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities include runway modeling, fashion photography, hairstyles, etiquette and poise, and how to act in TV commercials. A photo session and fashion show close each session. Weekly cost is $225. Free extended day care is available. Kids bring their lunches.

NATURE, SCIENCE & OUTDOOR CAMPS Camp Kennedy Space Camp

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame’s Educational Facilities, S.R. 405, Kennedy Space Center, (321) 449-4400, kennedyspacecenter.com At Camp Kennedy Space Center, children ages 8-14 experience, imagine and interact through space shuttle mission simulations and Space Center tours. Sessions are held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, June 10-Aug. 9, at a fee of $295 per week.

GTM Research Reserve Summer Camps

505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra, 823-4500, gtmnerr.org Adventures in the Estuary Summer Camp, exploring local flora and fauna and how to be a good conservationist, for kids ages 7-12, is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10-14 (ages 7-10), June 24-28 (10-12), July 8-12 (7-10) and July 22-26 (10-12). Weekly fees are $106 for ages 7-10, $140 for ages 10-12.

JaxParks Teen Camp

Emmett Reed Center, 1093 W. Sixth St., Jacksonville, 630-0958, coj.net Teens participate in diverse, age-appropriate activities that explore recreation, education and life skills. Camp fee is $75 for a two-week session, $20 for extended day. Call for schedules.

Jewish Community Alliance

8505 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 730-2100 ext. 252, jcajax.org Celebrating 25 years of summer camps, JCA offers several non-religious camps for ages 2 through high school with cooking, pottery, theater, arts and crafts, dance, gymnastics, tennis and swimming. Open to children of all religions, the camp is ACA approved. Camp is held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (various schedules are available), June 17-Aug. 9, with pre-camp and postcamp care available. Check with JCA for details on the types of camps and fees.

KidsPark

4274 Herschel St., Riverside, 387-8602, kidspark.com This hourly drop-in center offers a safe, secure environment and a low child-to-staff ratio, with activities including arts and crafts, stories, group games, music and indoor play, and water play every Wed.

Kindercare Learning Center

12000 Sawgrass Village Drive, Ponte Vedra, 285-9054 8401 Baymeadows Way, Baymeadows, 730-9181 4310 Barkoskie Road, Mandarin, 262-3034 200 N. Ridgecrest Lane, Julington, 287-3211 2 Atlantic Court, Atlantic Beach, 249-0888 12040 McCormick Road, Arlington, 641-1812 1735 Eagle Harbor Parkway, Orange Park, 278-7710 Offers summer camp for ages 6-12. Along with weekly themes, activities include sports, arts and crafts, quiet games, movies and field trips. Camps, including extended care, run from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

The Learning Experience

8411 Southside Blvd., Southside, 620-8320, tlechildcare.com Reading programs, games and kids’ activities and VPK are featured for kids ages 6 weeks to 5. After-school care is available. Call for fees and schedules.

Neptune Beach Elementary Summer Day Camp 1515 Florida Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-5957

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Kayaks, standup paddleboards and bicycles are all part of the fun and learning at some of Northeast Florida’s most beautiful and pristine ecosystems. Kayak Amelia’s campers also experience journaling, crafting and hands-on activities, on Heckscher Drive on Jacksonville’s Northside.

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens Summer Day Camp

370 Zoo Parkway, Northside, 757-4463 ext. 122 Campers ages 5-15 go wild and experience hands-on activities up close with more than 2,000 endangered and exotic animals. Eleven week-long age-appropriate camps are held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 10-Aug. 9. Campers bring a lunch. Visit jacksonvillezoo.org for information on camp themes, schedules and fees. Extended care is available. Splash Ground, located in the Zoo’s Play Park, is open through September.

JaxParks Ocean Camp

K.A. Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive, Atlantic Beach, 249-4700, coj.net Campers ages 8-15 hit the beach for surfi ng, beach sports, nature hikes and sandcastle-building. Camp fee is $150 per two-week session, $25 for extended day. Call or go online for session dates, times and details.

Marine Science Summer Camp

Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7766, ju.edu/msri JU’s Marine Science Research Institute and St. Johns Riverkeeper offer two one-week marine science day camps for high school students ages 13-18, held 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 and June 24-28. Kids explore from the estuary to the coastal environment on field trips along the St. Johns River and perform laboratory analysis of samples collected in the field. Cost is $225 per week (with before and after care provided from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for an additional $50). Daily attendance is $50 per day.

Science & Technology Camp

Kirby-Smith Middle School, 2034 Hubbard St., Springfield, 630-6601 This two-week intensive experience in science and technology is limited to gifted and high achieving students in Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns county schools. Students work with faculty using science and technology labs on challenging activities, like robotics, chemistry, astronomy, zoology, filmmaking, video game design, computer building, design, 3D animation, computer programming. Military and sibling discounts. Suggested age range is rising fourth to eighth graders. Camp is held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thur., June 17-28, with a fee of $350. Campers bring a bag lunch.

Museum of Science and History

1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org The Summer Discovery Camps offer science, history and astronomy-themed programs for kids who have finished grades PreK-fifth. Kids may explore exhibits, including the new Be The Dinosaur, and Bryan-Gooding Planetarium. Friday field trips, too. One-week sessions run 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays, June 17-Aug. 9. Extended care is available. Discounts for multiple weeks. Costs vary per session. Campers pack a lunch.

Seaside Eco Adventures

9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-1111, (888) 279-9194 Seaside Eco Adventures offers dolphin encounters, coastal habitat exploration, beachcombing and science adventures for kids 7-12 in four-day sessions each week from June-August, at a fee of $499. Marineland also offers teaching environment education in nature program for kids 13-16 in four-day sessions, 8:30 a.m.3 p.m. Mon.-Thur., each week from June-August, at a fee of $499. Campers kayak the Intracoastal Waterway, conduct lab experiments and perform field work for Marineland’s Conservation Field Station. There’s also an in-water dolphin encounter.

Seaside Playgarden

8301 Fort Caroline Road, Arlington, 744-2234 2075 Town Center Blvd., Orange Park, 278-9622 10423 Centurion Parkway N., Southside, 854-2000 6765 Immokalee Road, Keystone Heights, 352-473-4213 3322 Moody Ave., Orange Park, 272-4304 1915 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach, 261-1080 170 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra, 543-9622 5700 Cleveland Road, Northside, 765-3589 7373 Old Kings Road S., San Jose, 292-1660 500 Pope Road, St. Augustine, 471-9622 Summer camp activities include swimming, arts and crafts projects, indoor/outdoor sports, games and field trips. Check with your local Y for details.

SPECIAL CAMPS Angelwood, Inc.

Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, 4001 Hendricks Ave., San Jose, 288-7259 ext. 13, angelwoodjax.org This program offers school-age children with developmental disabilities an opportunity to explore their own unique abilities in a safe environment. Day camp is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, June 24-Aug. 2. All aspects of camping – arts and crafts, music, recreation and special activity days – are featured, with a low camper-to-staff ratio. Fee is $115 per week per camper; mini-camp July 1-5 (closed July 4) is $90. Extended care is available.

Brave Kids

151 Sawgrass Corners Drive, Ste. 204J, Ponte Vedra, 280-1895, bravekids.org This nonprofit organization maintains a free online resource directory for children with special needs, disabilities and chronic life-threatening illnesses.

Camp Boggy Creek Overnight Camp

30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis, 866-462-6449, boggycreek.org This weeklong overnight camp is specifically designed for children ages 7-16 with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Held June 8-Aug. 17, Boggy Creek offers fun, adventure and independence in a setting that provides complete medical care.

Camp Healing Powers

Marywood Retreat & Conference Center, 235 Marywood Drive, St. Johns, 407-6222 Community Hospice’s Camp Healing Powers is a therapeutic camp experience for children ages 7-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. Campers engage in age-specifi c activities focused on emotional expression, coping skills and maintaining a connection with the loved one. The death should have occurred between 90 days and two years prior. A $35 deposit reserves a camper’s space and is returned upon completion of camp. Pre-camp assessments are necessary for all camp attendees. Call for more information and to schedule an assessment.

Camp JADA

The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Blvd., San Jose, 730-7200 ext. 3060, (888) 342-2383, diabetes.org The American Diabetes Association sponsors Camp JADA, a day camp for children with diabetes and their siblings and/or friends, ages 6-12 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., June 10-13. All traditional summer camp activities are offered, while campers learn to become more comfortable with the physical and emotional challenges associated with diabetes. Scholarships are available. Call for schedules and fees.

Camp Webb

223 Eighth Ave. S., Jax Beach, 247-1314, seasidecommunityschools.org Summer camps are held for ages 3-7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21, 24-28, July 8-12, 15-19. Crafts, dramatic play and all-natural food are featured. Cost is $195 a week.

4600 Beach Blvd., Southside, 346-5100 Hope Haven Children’s Clinic & Family Center offers this eight-week day camp for youth and young adults with disabilities, ages 5-22. Campers must be able to participate in a group setting and intake appointments with the camp director are required. Call for fees, schedules and additional information.

UNF Eco Camps

CNS Healthcare

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-2998, unf.edu/recreation/camps This outdoor day camp focuses on local plants and wildlife and naturalist skills for kids ages 6 and 7, 8-10 and 11-15. Activities include canoeing, hiking, exploring, games, swimming, arts and crafts and field trips. Camp is held June 10-Aug. 2, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays. Extended care is available. Call for fees and details.

First Coast YMCA

86029 Pages Dairy Road, Yulee, 261-1080, firstcoastymca.org

6867 Southpoint Drive N., Southside, 281-5757 CNS Healthcare conducts clinical trials and research for ADHD, ODD, anorexia nervosa and other neurological and medical conditions, with local participants. Call for details.

DOSA Camps

235 Marywood Drive, St. Johns, 230-7447, dosacamps.com The Diocese of St. Augustine sponsors Camp I Am Special, Camp Promise and Camp Care, five-day recreational and residential summer camps for children, APRIL 17-23, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 25

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Encourage your child to be forthcoming in discussing fears and concerns about leaving home for an extended period. Reassure kids that you have confidence in them. Make them aware of realistic expectations – good and bad days and some boredom. Buy special stationery and stamps and encourage letter-writing. Pack a small item to remind them of home – a family picture, favorite stuffed animal, even a pillow. Make sure your kids keep their minds off home by staying busy and getting involved. Discuss camp activities, watch a comedy about summer camp and research camp websites. Send a care package, but check with the camp’s policies in advance. If possible, visit the campsite in advance.

teenagers and young adults with disabilities. Weekly sessions are held June 10-Aug. 3.

Easter Seals Camp Challenge

31600 Camp Challenge Road, Sorrento, Fla., (352) 383-4711, campchallengefl.com Designed for children and adults with cognitive or physical disabilities, Camp Challenge is located in Lake County, approximately 20 miles north of Orlando on S.R. 46. Overnight campers participate in arts and crafts, a challenge course, swimming, sports and nature education. Counselor to camper ratio is 1:3. Camp is held in 12-day or 6-day sessions, divided by age groups, June 16-July 13.

Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind 207 N. San Marco Ave. St. Augustine, 827-2601, fsdb.k12.fl.us Summer Quest for kids ages 8-14, who are either deaf or hard of hearing or blind or visually impaired, is held June 16-21. Kids go on archeological digs, visit the area sights and participate in activities depicting the Oldest City’s early days, as well as study ecological systems of the coastal area.

The Jericho School

1351 Sprinkle Drive, Arlington, 744-5110, thejerichoschool.org The Jericho School offers a four-week summer program of applied behavior analysis and verbal behavior services for autistic children. The comprehensive program aims to give the child communication skills. The program is held July 15-19, 22-16, July 29-Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-9.

The Little Star Center Summer Camp 11512 Lake Meade Ave., Ste. 801, Baymeadows, 928-0112, littlestarjax.com This private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities offers a nine-week camp focusing on social skills with a typical peer model as well as basic fundamental, academic and daily living skills. Weekly field trips are included.

SPORTS CAMPS AQUATICS Aquatics Camp

professional instruction on hitting, throwing, fielding and pitching. Camp is held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on June 21 and 22. Camp fee is $90.95 per session, which includes a T-shirt and hat, tickets to a Suns game (with on-field recognition) and lunch.

Smoke Laval Baseball Camp

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-2586, smokelavalbaseball.com Laval’s camp for kids 6-12 is held 9 a.m.-noon or 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 17-20, 24-27 and July 8-11. Instruction in fundamentals and pitching, intrasquad games and college-level coaching intro are featured along with a low coach-to-camper ratio. Weekly fees are $125 for half-day; $225 for a full day. Lunch and swimming are included.

Youth Summer Camp

Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7414, collegebaseballcamps.com/JU This all-around skills camp, for kids ages 6-12, is held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 24-27 at John Session Stadium, at a fee of $200. It covers basic fundamentals, including hitting, defense, infield, outfield, base-running and speed and agility. Extended care available. Campers bring baseball equipment, sunscreen, swimsuit and towel.

BASKETBALL Bo Clark Basketball Camp

Flagler College, 74 King St., St. Augustine, 819-6251, flagler.edu The 26th annual Bo Clark Basketball Camps are held at the college gymnasium on Granada Street, June 10-28. Activities for boys and girls ages 5-17 include 3-on-3 leagues, free-throw contests, hotshot competitions for trophies, and use of 8-foot baskets for young campers. Early registration is recommended, but campers can sign up on the first day of any morning or afternoon session. Campers receive a regulation-size basketball and a T-shirt. Call for details.

Cliff Warren Basketball Camp

Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7415, judolphins.com The camp, for kids ages 8-14, is held 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Thur., till noon Fri., June 3-7 and 10-14 at Swisher Gym. Campers receive individual teaching and team building from JU basketball coaching staff. Camp fee is $200, which includes a T-shirt.

2513 Doctors Lake Drive, Orange Park, 269-2091, aquaticscamp.org This camp, for boys and girls ages 6-14, is held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, June 17-Aug. 9; both Scouts and non-Scouts may attend. More than 30 programs include instructional swimming, kayaking, fitness and games, wakeboarding, tubing, climbing, outdoor skills, ecology, archery, riflery, ultimate Frisbee and more. The weekly camp fee is $170 before May 10, $185 regular cost. Busing is available from Mandarin and Beaches locations. Extended care is available.

Dig Deep Basketball Camp

Atlantic Pro Divers SCUBA Camp

Jill Dunn Basketball Camp

314 14th Ave N., Jax Beach, 270-1747, piratediver.com Capt. Bob Bunkley offers a discover SCUBA session with PADI/NAUI instructors, for kids ages 10 and older, every weekend, May 1-Sept. 31, at a $75 fee. Kids bring mask, fins and a towel. Call the SCUBA shop for times and details.

BASEBALL Bolles Baseball Camp

The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 256-5080 or 733-9292 Bulldog Baseball Camp is held June 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27. Campers entering grades 1-8 learn advanced baseball techniques and skills. Hours are weekdays, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Specialty camps may be combined with Bolles Day Camp.

High School Exposure Baseball Camp Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7414, collegebaseballcamps.com/JU This camp, for kids in grades 9-12, is held 9 a.m. on June 15 at John Session Stadium, at a fee of $150.

xxJacksonville Suns Baseball Camp

301 Randolph Blvd., Baseball Grounds, Urban Core, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com The Suns, 2010 Southern League champions, offer this camp for kids ages 7-12. Players and coaches offer

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-2495, unfospreys.com Matt Driscoll offers basketball camp for boys ages 8-17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 24-27, at a fee of $200. Biddie Ball Camp is held 9-11 a.m. June 24-27 for ages 4-7 at a fee of $99. Team Camp is held June 27-30, at a fee of $250 or $350 per team, depending on the program chosen. UNF players and coaches teach skills and strategies, as well as 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 play. Call for schedules. Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7097, judolphins.com Individual Camp, for girls in grades 3-8, is held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 24-27, at a fee of $230, which includes lunch and a T-shirt. Team Camp is held June 22 and 23 at a fee of $200 for one day; $350 per team for both days, for high school JV or varsity teams. Elite Camp, for high schoolers only, is held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 29, at a fee of $75, which includes lunch and a T-shirt.

Lady Osprey Basketball Camp

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-4667, unfospreys.com Head Coach Mary Tappmeyer teaches girls ages 8-18 the basics through skills, drills and games. Individual, small groups and team activities are used by current and former Lady Osprey players to instruct the fundamentals. Elite camp, for girls entering ninth grade to graduating seniors, is held 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 15 and Aug. 25, at a fee of $50 for each day; team camp runs June 21-23, $65 per player. For times and other details, call or go online.

Tommy Hulihan’s Basketball Camp

St. Paul’s Gym, 212 Fifth St. N., Jax Beach, 349-2611, tommyhulihanbasketball.com Three sessions are held; 8-11 a.m. June 10-14 for boys entering grades 3-5; noon-3 p.m. for boys entering grades 6-8. For girls entering grades 3-8, camp is held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 5-9. Each session is $120. APRIL 17-23, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 27

BOXING Bulldog Boxing

7035 Philips Highway, Ste. 7, Southside, 982-0063 Fundamental boxing techniques are offered for kids ages 5-17. Call for schedules of kids’ activities.

FOOTBALL Corky Rogers’ Football Camp

The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 256-5079, bolles.org This camp, run by Corky Rogers and Wayne Belger, is held July 15-19 for boys entering grades 1-12. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-noon. Featured activities include techniques of quarterback play, receiving skills, punting and place-kicking drills, blocking techniques and introduction to weight training.

Football Skills Camp

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 992-4263, i9sports.com Godspeed Sports Performance presents these noncontact indoor football camps for kids in Pre-K to 14 years old. The program emphasizes developing fundamentals, techniques and skills. Kids bring a lunch, drinks and snacks. Call for schedules and fees.

Mark Brunell Football Camp

4455 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 396-5751, brunellfootballcamps.com This camp is held June 17-21 and 24-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for grades 1-5 and 6-8. Former NFLer Brunell is head coach at Episcopal School. Every player is instructed in all skills and positions. The camps are non-contact football fundamentals and skills camps. Players are supervised and a certified athletic trainer is on hand every day. Fee is $260, which includes a T-shirt.

The Bolles School, 2264 Bartram Road, Southside, bolles.org, 256-5079 This camp is held June 10-14 and July 29-Aug. 2 for boys entering grades 6-8. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-noon. Strength training and conditioning, agility work and skill work and game situation instruction are featured.

Mike Hollis’ ProForm Kicking Academy 625-5893, proformkicking.com ProForm offers kids age 11 and older kicking, punting, and long/short snapping instruction in private training sessions held Mon.-Sat. and in group training on Sun., year round. Check the website for local competition and camp schedules and pricing.

Sharks Summer Football Camp

Ponte Vedra High School, 460 Davis Park Road, Ponte Vedra, 735-5437 This defense program, featuring members of the Sharks squad, focuses on basic drills and strategies used in youth and high school football. Camp is held 8:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. June 10-13 for kids in grades six through rising ninth. Camp fee is $120.

GENERAL SPORTS CAMPS Bud Beech Summer Camps

217 S. Mill Ridge Trail, Ponte Vedra, 686-4075, budbeech.com These camps for kids ages 6-13 offer a variety of sports programs, including basketball, cheerleading, dance and gymnastics, flag football and soccer. Four-day sessions are held from 9 a.m.-noon at a fee of $15, or till 3 p.m. at a fee of $30, June 13-Aug. 4. Bus transportation and Fun Fridays are available.

i9 Sports Camp

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 992-4263 Sports Performance Camp is held June 10-14 for kids in grades 1-6, with former NFLer Lonnie Marts. Fee is $125. The multi-sports camp for ages 5-14 is held from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 5-9. Activities include flag football, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, kickball, tennis, track, capture-the-flag and swimming. i9sports.com

TeamPlayball

4651 Kernan Blvd. S., Intracoastal West, 400-5802, teamplayball.com Former Jaguar Scott Starks’ all-sports camp is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Thur. for ages 3-7. Session 1 is July 8-11, Session 2 is July 15-18 and Session 3 is July 2225. Fee is $99 per session before May 10; $125 after. 28 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 17-23, 2013

Campers learn and practice sports fundamentals and participate in team play and age-appropriate activities. The student-to-coach ratio is 8-to-1. Camp is held at Victory Lutheran Church & Preschool.

Youth Sports & Fitness Camp

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-2998 UNF’s 33rd annual Youth Sports & Fitness Camps are held for children ages 5-14 in state-of-the-art facilities, including an Olympic-sized indoor swimming pool, a soccer stadium and the GolfPlex. Activities include flag football, stickball, tennis, track, soccer, arts and crafts, plus weekly field trips to Little Talbot Island, Metro Park, a Suns baseball game and bowling. Camp is held June 10-Aug. 2. Before and after extended care is available, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The weekly fee is $185 for the general public. Campers bring lunch and the camp provides an afternoon snack. For information, call UNF at 620-2998 or visit unf.edu/recsports/camps

GOLF Edwin Watts Golf Academy

7111 Bonneval Road, Southside, 425-4653 Edwin Watts offers one-on-one golf lessons for kids, held indoors. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat. A one-hour lesson is $25.

The First Tee of St. Johns County

4401 Cypress Links Blvd., Elkton, (904) 810-2231 First Tee teaches the fundamentals of the game along with activities to promote wellness. Kids receive instruction in full swing, short game, putting and playing the course, as well as golf games. Call for fees and schedules. thefirstteesjc.org

Junior Camps PGA Tour Academy

World Golf Village, 326 WGV Blvd., St. Augustine, 877-611-1911, touracademycamps.com Junior golf camps include overnight, full-day and halfday programs June through August. Campers learn, refine and improve skills in a safe, fun instructional environment, focusing on putting, chipping, bunker play and full swing. An emphasis is placed on rules and etiquette to ensure each athlete learns all aspects of the game. Returning Junior campers receive a waived registration fee.

Junior Golf Academy

6800 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 277-5907, plantationresortguide.com Kids ages 8-17 work with professional coaches to improve their golf skills. Full swing video analysis, chipping and putting, and practice on Heron’s Cove Adventure Golf miniature golf course as well as the Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s championship courses are featured. Lunch at the Marsh View Bar & Grill and a golf cap are included; clubs can be provided. The sessions are held 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, July 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, July 29-Aug. 1 and Aug. 8-11. Fee is $425 a session; $125 for individual days.

Selva Marina Country Club

1600 Selva Marina Drive, Atlantic Beach, 246-3144, selvamarina.com The country club offers camps for golf and tennis, featuring crafts and swimming, for kids ages 5 and older, June 11-Aug. 9. Call for schedules and fees.

Tom Burnett Golf Academy

St. Johns Golf & Country Club, 205 St. Johns Golf Drive, St. Augustine, 285-6767 This high-energy summer camp offers sessions for junior golfers, from beginners to veterans, ages 9-18, full or half day, boarding or non-boarding. Call for dates, rates, locations and information.

UNF Tee It Up Golf Camp

University of North Florida Golfplex, 1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 48, Southside, 620-2050 UNF’s developmental golf program is designed to prepare the junior golfer, ages 8-15, for course play. Each camper receives a cap, shirt, golf balls and a rule book. Call for fees and times.

GYMNASTICS & CHEERLEADING Gyminators Gymnastics & Tumbling Summer Camp

4603-B Shirley Ave., Jacksonville, 388-5533, gyminators.com

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Professional, safety-trained staff instructs kids ages 3 1/2-18 in all aspects of gymnastics, dance, cheerleading and fitness. Activities include rock wall climbing, arts and crafts, tumbling, games, music and movies. Full days and half-days. Extended care is available. Call for dates, times and fees.

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KAYAKING, ROWING & SAILING Army/Navy Outdoors

Kayak classes, Paddle Club activities, tours and demos are offered throughout the summer. Call 725-5000 for schedules.

Black Creek Outfitters

14444 Beach Blvd., Ste. 9, Southside, 223-4966 10950 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 10, Mandarin, 260-4968 My Gym offers games, gymnastics and programs for kids up to age 13. Camp sessions are held from 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. for ages 3-6 and from 1:30-5 p.m. for ages 6-10. Call for schedule and rates.

Kayak and standup paddleboard sessions are offered throughout the summer. Classes are primarily for beginners, and kayakers must know how to swim. Standup paddleboard yoga is also featured. For more information, call 645-7003.

North Florida Gymnastics & Cheerleading

jaxrow.org, jrcjuniors@jaxrow.org Youth programs, including Learn-2-Row, are available at this non-profit that promotes healthy lifestyles. No experience or equipment is necessary.

4261 Eldridge Loop, Orange Park, 278-8587, nfgymnastics.com This program is designed for beginners to advanced recreational gymnasts. Activities include instruction on gymnastics equipment, strength, flexibility and coordination games, floor exercise and arts and crafts. Full day camp is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m., half-day till 1 p.m. Extended care is available. Call for schedule and fees.

World Class Gymnastics & Cheerleading

9545 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1, Mandarin, 262-2002 This program offers full or half-day camps for girls and boys ages 3-12, June 18-Aug. 17. Competitive, recreational gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling and other activities are offered. Located behind World Gym.

TNT Gymnastics & Fitness Complex

2683 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Ste. 107, Southside, 998-8681, tntgymfit.com TNT offers year-round gymnastics instruction for kids 18 months old and older. Open gym is held every first Friday, a tumble clinic is held every second Friday and it’s Parents’ Night Out every third Friday. For details on summer camp, call or go online.

ICE HOCKEY & ICE SKATING Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex

3605 Philips Highway, Southside, 399-3223, jaxiceandsportsplex.com Kids learn to skate or improve skating skills at the camp for all skill levels, offering on and off ice instruction and age-appropriate activities. Each skater receives a camp swag bag. Sessions include Movie Madness, June 3-9; ToonTown June 10-14; Star Wars Celebration June 17-21; Disney Magic June 24-28, Motown Mania July 15-19; Princess & Super Heroes July 22-26; Divalicious July 29-Aug. 2 and Music Explosion Aug. 12-16. A lunch program and extended care are available.

HORSEBACK RIDING Saddle & Swim Camp

14159 Mandarin Road, Mandarin, 614-1690, 699-4530, canopy-creek.com Canopy Road offers this horseback riding camp featuring English and Western riding, swimming and crafts for beginner to advanced. Special emphasis is placed on safety and horsemanship. Camp is held at 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, June 10-July 22.

Diamond D Ranch

5903 Solomon Road, Ste. 1, Westside, 289-9331 This day or overnight summer horse camp offers weeklong sessions in the summer for boys and girls ages 8-17 – sessions are gender-specific. Kids spend 4-6 hours a day riding, learning basic horse care and taking lessons. Camp is held July 8-Aug. 2. The program is for both the beginners and those with experience. Call for times and rates.

Happy Acres Summer Horse Camp

7117 Crane Ave., Jacksonville, 725-1410, happyacresranch.com Happy Acres offers horsemanship camp from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays, June 10-Aug. 16. Kids may bring their own horses to be boarded for the week. Swimming, arts & crafts, sports and kayaking are also featured. Campers bring their own lunch. Call for fees.

Haven Horse Ranch

7333 C.R. 208, St. Augustine, 813-5710, havenhorseranch.org The 25th annual horse camp, for ages 7-15, is held Mon.-Fri., June 10-July 29. Campers learn general horse care, tacking and riding. Call for schedules, fees and program information or go to the website. 30 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 17-23, 2013

Jacksonville Rowing Club

Kayak Amelia

13030 Heckscher Drive, Northside, 251-0016, kayakamelia.com Kayak Amelia utilizes kayaks, bikes and standup paddleboards for kids ages 7-14 to access some of the most pristine ecosystems in Northeast Florida. Crafts, journaling and hands-on activities are featured. Camp is held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 for ages 7-10; June 24-28 for ages 11-14; July 8-12 for ages 7-10 and July 15-19 for ages 11-14. Fee is $225 per camper.

Sailors, Paddlers & Rowers

220 W. King St., St. Augustine, 810-1966, sparssailing.org SPARS (Sailors, Paddlers And Rowers of St. Augustine) hosts youth summer camps and family-friendly sailing Saturdays throughout the summer out of the Anastasia Water Sports facility on Salt Run in Anastasia State Park. Weeklong sessions for kids 9-15 are held 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 10-Aug. 16, at a cost of $195 a week. Kids bring a lunch.

LACROSSE Lacrosse Camps

Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7398, julacrosse.mccsportsinc.com Girls’ team-only session is held July 26, 27 and 28; individual session is held July 29-Aug. 1, with both available for commuter or overnight. Skills, technique, strength and conditioning are taught. For fees and schedules, visit julacrosse.com

MARTIAL ARTS Karate America

(866) 306-KICK With more than a dozen locations in Northeast Florida, Karate America offers weeklong summer camp from 9 a.m.-noon, weekdays, from May-Aug. Call for locations, dates, fee and times. karateamerica.info

Karate Arts Summer Camps

8011 Merrill Road, Arlington, 722-0110, karateartsflorida.com Karate Arts offers a summer program with a different theme each week, focusing on positive life skills. Campers pack their own lunches. Extended care is available. For dates, times and other details, call or go online.

Michael Lee’s Martial Arts Center

2342 Eagles Nest Road, Jacksonville, 619-8228, michaelleesdojo.com The center is open from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. for camp for school-age kids. Camps run from June 10-Aug. 16. Call for fees, schedule and details.

North Florida Martial Arts

112-A Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 823-3464 Summer activities offer kids the chance to learn selfprotection skills in a safe, fun, motivating environment. Call for schedules and fees.

Pak’s Karate and Fitness

126 E. Seventh St., Jacksonville, 993-0391, paksjax.com This nine-week camp is held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, from June 11-Aug. 10. Activities include Karate class, arts and crafts, life skills and gardening. Extended day is available. Lunch and snacks are provided. Cost is $60 per week. Additional sessions are held from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., June 10-Aug. 2.

SKATEBOARDING Skate Station

3461 Kori Road, Mandarin, 880-7703 230 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 272-5600 Open skate is offered weekdays from 1-5 p.m. throughout the summer at both locations. Inline and quad skates available. Children are not free to leave until parents pick them up.

The Skate Station

1595 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine, 829-3555, skate-station.com Campers skate with shop team riders at Robert Laryn Skate Park in Treaty Park. Camp is held June through August. Call for schedules and fees.

SOCCER Coastal Kicks

501 15th Ave. S., Jax Beach, 240-2353, coastalkicks.com Coastal Kicks is hosting several summer camps at various locations including James Island Soccer Camp, Sunshine Park and Nocatee Sports Camp Park. The camps are for boys and girls of all abilities ages 3-18. For fees, times and details, go to coastalkicks.com

Derek Marinatos Soccer Academy

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-2948, dmsocceracademy.com Boys’ day academy for ages 6-12 is held June 24-28 and July 22-26. Boys’ residential elite academy for ages 15-18 is held July 19-21. Boys’ residential team academy for ages 10-18 is held June 13-16.

Dolphin Soccer Camps

Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7704, dolphinsocceracademy.com This soccer day camp, for boys and girls ages 5-14, is held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10-14. Skills, games and challenges are featured. Campers bring cleats, tennis shoes, ball, swimsuit and towel, sunscreen and water bottle. Fee is $225, which includes lunch and a snack; $15 discount for siblings.

Dream Big Soccer Camp

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-1072, (804) 874-3983, northfloridasoccercamp. com, unfospreys.com Linda Hamilton’s Dream Big Soccer Camp offers Osprey Day Camp for girls ages 6-18, held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10-13. Players develop soccer skills and tactical strategies. Fee is $240 in advance; walk-ups are $255. Soccer, Speed & Skills camp for boys and girls ages 10 and older, is held 5:30-8 p.m. June 17-20. Fee is $180 in advance; walk-ups are $205.

SOFTBALL JU Softball Camp

Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7298, collegesoftballcamps.com/ softball/ju Dolphin Softball 12 & Under Hitting Camp is held 6-7 p.m. May 1, 15 and 22 at a $30 a week fee or all three for $75. The two-day Advanced All Skills Camp 1, for players going into eighth grade and older, is held 5-8 p.m. June 18 and 9 a.m.-noon June 19 at a $145 fee; Camp 2 is held July 16 and 17. The Beginner & Intermediate All Skills Camp 1, for ages 6-13, is held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 24, 25 and 26 at a fee of $195; Camp 2 is held July 8, 9 and 10; and Camp 3 is held July 22, 23 and 24. All the softball camps are staffed with knowledgeable college players and coaching staff.

SURFING & WAKEBOARDING All Wet Sports Camp

8550 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-9887, allwetsports.net Kids ages 10 and older learn standup paddleboarding, kayaking and wakeboarding on Big Pottsburg Creek. Camp is held 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. June 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 and July 8-12. Small class sizes, with a close instructor-to-student ratio. Camp fee is $200 per child per session.

Endless Summer Surf Camp

Jax Beach, 383-0443, floridasurfing.org Experienced instructors, CPR and First Aid qualified, work with kids to improve surfing skills, usually near

the Jax Beach pier. Kids bring a snack, sunscreen and a towel; surfboards can be provided. Camp is held 9 a.m.-noon, Mon.-Fri., June 3-Aug. 13. The fee is $195 per week. Locations and other details online.

EPIC Surf Ministries

107 Third Ave. S., Jax Beach, 249-1201, epicsurfministries.com Camps are held June 17-July 26 for ages 8-18 for day camps and ages 13-18 for overnight camps. Certified surf instructors, with low instructor-to-student ratio.

Pit Surf Shop Summer Surf Camp

18 A St., St. Augustine Beach, 471-4700, thepitsurfshop.com Kids ages 8-18 learn surfi ng basics in a safe environment, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur., May 27-Aug. 29. The weekly fee is $170, which includes instruction, surfboard, snack and T-shirt.

St. Augustine Surf School

2 Ocean Trace Road, St. Augustine, 206-7873, staugustinesurf.com This surf camp, an educational, safe and environmentally friendly program for ages 7-15, is held 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays from June 10-Aug. 18. Fees are $175 per week.

Summer Surf Camp

P.O. Box 50941, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240, 435-7873, jaxsurftraining.com Jacksonville Surf Training camp is for kids of all skill levels, ages 6 and older, who can swim, to advance surfing skills, ocean knowledge and comfort in the water. Staff are certified surf, paddleboard and swim instructors. Sessions are held 8:45-11:45 a.m. Mon.Fri., June 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, July 8-12, 15-19 (all girls), 22-26, Aug. 5-9 and 12-16 on the ocean at Seventh Street and Beach Avenue, Atlantic Beach. Sign up before May 15 and save $20.

Sunrise Surf Camp

834 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-0822, sunrisesurfshop.com Sunrise Surf Shop holds surf camp sessions at Jax Beach June 10-14 and 17-22. Ocean safety is stressed. Instruction is given by experienced surfers, lifeguards and paramedics.

Surf Into Summer Surf Camp

962-7873, surfintosummer.com Celebrating 16 summers and sponsored by Aqua East, Scott Holmes’ weeklong surf camps offer basic surfing instruction for kids ages 7 and older, beginner to intermediate, at Micklers Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach and at 20th Avenue North (Seagate) in Jax Beach. Water safety, paddling techniques and board skills are featured. Camp is held from 8:45-11:45 a.m. weekdays, June 3-Aug. 16, at a cost of $205 per week. Instructors are CPR certified and have undergone a background check. Overnight camps are also available.

Surf Station

1020 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-9463, surf-station.com Surf camp is available for all ages (starting at 8 years old), at Anastasia State Park or Crescent Beach. Water safety, surf etiquette, skills, meeting friends and fun are emphasized. Sessions are held weekly, June 3-Aug. 30. An all-girls camp is also available. Half-days, 9 a.m.-noon Mon., Tue., Thur. and Fri., are $175 a session; full days, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (includes lunch) are $225. All campers get a T-shirt.

SWIMMING, DIVING & LIFEGUARDING American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard Program

Oceanfront, at the foot of Beach Boulevard, Jax Beach, 249-9141 This program offers instruction in ocean rescue, first aid, CPR, weather and environmental awareness. Whether you want to become a Jax Beach lifeguard or just want to learn more about ocean safety, this is a fun learning experience. Campers bring a bag lunch. Call 249-9141. redcrosslifeguard.org

UNF Aquatic Center

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-2854 The University of North Florida Aquatic Center houses a heated pool, with two one-meter and two three-meter diving boards. Classes are offered in swimming and diving, including programs for babies, preschoolers

and ages 6-14. Sessions, schedules and fees vary, per age group and program. Private lessons are available. Lifeguard training programs and water safety instructor classes are also offered. Call for schedules, fees and specific information.

TENNIS

Cliff Drysdale Tennis Camp 39 Beach Lagoon Road, Amelia Island, 277-5151, ameliaislandtennis.com The instructional tennis camp, for ages 4-12, is held Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon or 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 3-Aug. 23 at Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Activities include four hours of tennis, swimming and other activities. A snack and a boxed lunch are provided. Fees are $60 per child for half-days; $75 for full days; $180 for weekly half-days; $225 for weekly full days.

Junior Tennis Camp

Boone Tennis Complex, 3700 Park St., Riverside, 384-8687, coj.net Southside Tennis Complex, 1529 Hendricks Ave., 399-1761 The city of Jacksonville offers tennis for ages 11-13. The fee is $40 per camper for the two-week session.

MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation 2933 N. Myrtle Ave., Ste. 101, Northside, 301-3786 Camp Dynamite! is the extension of the TnT (Tennis-nTutoring) program. Activities include tennis lessons, art activities, academic enrichment, swimming and Friday field trips. Call for schedules.

Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-2558, wilsontenniscamps.com Under the guidance of head men’s tennis coach Adam Schaechterle, campers learn the latest tennis techniques, tactics and strategies through on-court instruction, competitive drills and singles and doubles match play. This coed camp, for ages 8-18 of all skill levels, is held June 10-14 and 17-21. Safety is a priority. Full or half-days are offered. The ratio of campers to instructors, on a D1 Top 50 program, is a maximum of 6:1. Fees are $425 full day; $295 half day (lunch included in both). Bring tennis rackets, tennis shoes, appropriate tennis clothes for the day, sunscreen, filled water bottle and snack.

VOLLEYBALL Jacksonville Junior Varsity Volleyball Association

11661 Philips Highway, Southside, 854-2323, jjva.com JJVA offers camps boys and girls, for all levels of skill, including development camps for tots, varsity, junior varsity, JH/JV and position specialty camps, held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or 9 a.m.-noon, June 10-July 24. Camp fees vary. Extended care is available.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida

Offering a safe atmosphere for kids, Boys & Girls Clubs holds summer camps in Northeast Florida. Activities include summer reading, computer classes, arts and crafts, sports and games. bgcnf.org

The Bridge of Northeast Florida Inc.

1824 N. Pearl St., Springfield, 354-7799 ext. 159 or 161 This youth development agency offers a six-week program at four locations in Jacksonville. Activities include swimming, tennis, sports, karate, academics, life skills and career enrichment, Spanish, arts and crafts and field trips. Extended hours are available. Low-income families and at-risk youth in Duval may be eligible for a reduced fee. Lunch and snacks are provided. Call for dates and locations. During the school year, The Bridge offers a free after-school program for at-risk youth.

Camp Paw Prints

Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside, 725-8766, jaxhumane.org The mission of this camp is to help find homeless animals a home. Campers are placed on teams and assigned a dog, then work to get it adopted. Campers learn how to teach basic obedience, as well as exercise and groom the dog. Other activities include arts & crafts, games and a Humane Society tour. The cost is $150 per week, which includes a T-shirt, goodie bag, snacks and drinks and all activities and materials. Camp is held 8 a.m.-noon weekdays, June10-Aug. 9.

Empowerment Resources, Inc.

3832 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 10, Baymeadows, 268-8287 Three programs are offered for Saturdays in the summer. Journey Into Womanhood promotes leadership development for girls, ages 9-17, and runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for about five months.

Girls Inc. Summer Camps

1627 Rogero Road, Arlington, 731-9933 3702 Stanley St., Lakewood, 731-9933 60 Nitram Ave., Arlington, girlsincjax.org GirlsTHRIVE day camp is an eight-week program for girls ages 5-13. Swimming, field trips, science projects, arts and crafts are featured. Call for details.

Jasmyn, Inc.

923 Peninsular Place, Riverside, 389-3857 This youth drop-in center offers educational, recreational, social and support activities for youth ages 13-23. The focus is on issues concerning gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning teens. Hours are 4-8 p.m. on Fri. HIV testing, health education and mentoring are available for all teens. Call the Gay Youth information line for details. jasmyn.org

Metrotown Institute

2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7405 This program offers a variety of camps for all ages and skill levels, running from May 7-Aug. 8, for boys and girls ages 12-18. The experienced staff provides a comprehensive volleyball camp program. Call for times, fees and details.

Teens entering grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to participate in the 20th annual Metrotown Institute, held July 29-Aug. 1 at University of North Florida, Jacksonville. Metrotown is a four-day program promoting respect and understanding across racial, religious, sexual, gender, ethnic, socio-economic and ability lines. Students must be referred by a sponsor – parent, teacher, counselor, clergy or community leader – and must complete an application to be considered. Call OneJax at 620-1529 for details or visit onejax.org.

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Safe Harbor Boys Home

Dolphin Volleyball Camps

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-2897, unfospreys.com UNF Head Volleyball Coach Kevin Campbell offers campers a series of programs, including player development I and II, July 8-24; camp fees vary. Training and fundamental skills are offered to all levels. Call for specific camps, dates and fees.

4772 Safe Harbor Way, Northside, 757-7918 Safe Harbor intercedes in the lives of at-risk boys ages 15-17 who have suffered abuse, neglect or are fatherless. Safe Harbor uses the waterfront and vessels to help boys become responsible and independent young men through spiritual, educational and vocational training. boyshome.com

The Sanctuary on 8th Street

YOUTH SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS Big Brothers/Big Sisters

3100 University Blvd. S., Ste. 120, Spring Glen, 727-9797 516 S. 10th St., Fernandina Beach, 261-9500 Big Brothers/Big Sisters provides mentoring for kids in single-parent homes and at-risk elementary students. Activities include a golf marathon, pizza party, Great American Clean-up Day and Mentoring Night at a Jacksonville Suns game.

120 E. Eighth St., Springfied, 356-3588 This free eight-week summer camp is for kids in grades K-8. Activities include enrichment, arts and crafts, recreation and fi eld trips. A free or reduced price lunch is available. Campership is available through Jacksonville Children’s Commission. Call for schedules and dates. sanctuaryon8th.org

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DARK HAIR GROWTH? ACNE? IRREGULAR MENSTRUAL CYCLES? DIFFICULTY LOSING WEIGHT? INFERTILITY? If you have two or more of these problems, chances are you have a condition known as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is the most common endocrinopathy known – it is caused by the excessive production of male hormone by the ovaries. Until male hormone production is controlled, recurrent dark hair growth, acne, and weight loss are likely to be problematic. Apart from cosmetic issues - individuals with PCOS are at risk for long term medical problems, especially diabetes and heart disease. The Center for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the first private practice of its kind, focusing on the total health concerns of the PCOS patient. Kevin L. Winslow, M.D., Daniel M. Duffy, M.D., and Michael L. Freeman, M.D. are Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists, Gynecologists who have gone on to do three more years of training in the area of gynecological endocrine problems – they are uniquely qualified to deal with the medical needs of the PCOS patient. The center has a Registered Dietitian as well as an experienced Laser Hair Removal Technician.

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undreds of folks dressed in outlandish costumes were awarded medals as they stumbled and danced their way to the finish line for Jacksonville’s inaugural Tap ’N’ Run 4K on April 13. The festivities kicked off at 2 p.m. in front of O’Brothers Irish Pub in Five Points with two-and-a-half miles of roadway blocked off while “chug stations” handed out Engine 15 beer for the runners. Friends, family and furry four-legged ones came out to cheer on the participants, as dancing and live music fueled the after-party well into the night. Text and photos by Bonnie Mulqueen

1. Tammy Dows, Jaime Obundo 2. Ai Ton, Ed Kernick 3. Jaime Gonzalez, Mijan Hears, David Aniello, Kryspin Sopkiw 4. Joni Sheffield, Abel Alvarez 5. Justin Sutton, Matthew Watts

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HUG A TREE EARTH DAY ECOLOGY FAIR

Reasons to leave the house this week

Festivities for the 43rd annual Earth Day include teaching kids about recycling and demonstrations by the Jacksonville Zoo and other Earth conscious groups. More than 60 organizations offer tips on conserving energy and water, sustainable living and preventing pollution. Earth Day includes a mini-grant ceremony for local nonprofits, live music, arts and crafts. Before the ecology fair, early risers meet at The Landing for a Downtown Cleanup, 8-10 a.m. Ecology fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, free, 630-3420, jacksonvillelanding.com.

FAMILY ST. VINCENT’S FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

No doubt, art is great for the soul. This festival is good for the body and mind as well. The third annual St. Vincent’s Healthcare Jacksonville Fine Arts Festival – yes, that’s a mouthful – features 130 artists from various media along with entertainment from Ronan School of Music, a kids’ zone and free health screenings at a St. Vincent’s mobile unit. The Avondale Merchants Association’s festival has a food court, too; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21 at Boone Park, 3700 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, free, shoppesofavondale.com.

SPIRIT OF SUWANNEE WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Music lovers are ready to feel the Spirit rocking for the three-day Wanee Music Festival. More than three dozen acts hit the stages, including headliners The Allman Brothers (pictured) and Widespread Panic playing for two nights. Other favorites include Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Leon Russell and Flannel Church. Noon-1:30 a.m. April 18, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. April 19 and April 20 at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak, $215 (includes primitive camping and three days), (386) 364-1683, waneefestival.com.

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GWAR

Billing themselves as “Earth’s only openly extra-terrestrial rock band,” the mighty Gwar has more on its mind than world domination. The masked men – they say gods – of metal ignore all taboos in their shows, singing about sodomy, necrophilia and tales from their planet, Scumdogia. The satirical metal band plays on this “mudball known as Earth” with support from Wilson and Warbeast. 7 p.m. April 25, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $20, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com.

INNOVATION ONE SPARK

Now, the spark becomes fire. The world’s crowdfunding festival One Spark brings innovators in art, music, science and technology together with the goal of connecting creators with the resources they need. About 900 creators working on more than 500 projects compete for your votes, which will translate into a percentage of the $250,000 crowdfund. Check the One Spark blog on FolioWeekly.com for stories on creators and the festival. Creator District: 3-8:30 p.m. April 17, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. April 18-20 and 9 a.m.-noon April 21; Entertainment District: 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. April 17-20. 250-0070, beonespark.com, folioweekly.com/onespark

SPORTS JACKSONVILLE ROLLERGIRLS

For the uninitiated, when two roller derby teams square off, it isn’t a game, set or match. It’s a bout! Local Jacksonville RollerGirls – including Fancy Schmancy (from left), Compton’s Most Wanted and Meow Mix – present a rollicking doubleheader with the New Jax City Rollers facing The Alamo City Rollergirls in a battle of all-star teams. Then, Magic City Misfits, from the RollerGirls’ brother league, look to derail the Carolina Wrecking Balls. Roller Girls at 6 p.m., Misfits at 8 p.m. April 20 at UNF Arena, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, $13 at the door, jacksonvillerollergirls.com. Photo: Josh Pettway APRIL 17-23, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 35

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indsight allows us to look back and see the absurdity of racial segregation in the United States, but perspective is needed. It must be remembered that in post-World War II America, certain individuals accepted racism as a necessity. It was, simply put, how things were. Sad but true. Stand as we may on moral platitudes today and 2013say, “I wouldn’t have tolerated racism if I were there” (newsflash: Yes, you probably would have, and would not have thought much of it), the fact is, hindsight lets us condemn the wrongs of racism the same way folks 70 years hence will no doubt look back on American culture and find some 2013 customs ridiculous. “42,” the story of how Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) broke the professional baseball color barrier in 1947 as a player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, is an effective telling of one’s man ability not to fight back, but to be accepted. And to be sure, few wanted Robinson in Major League Baseball. Not the fans. Not the opposing players. Heck, not even Robinson’s own teammates wanted him on the field, even when it was obvious he could help them win. Even though his support grows as he proves himself, only a select few wanted Robinson playing from the beginning: Dodgers owner Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), who knew Robinson could help his team; sportswriter Wendell Smith (Andre Holland), who helps Jackie navigate murky racial waters; and Jackie’s wife Rachel (Nicole Beharie), a beacon of support when all else looked bleak.

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42 ***@ 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. Reviewed in this issue. ADMISSION **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. By-the-books college admissions officer Portia Nathan (Tina Fey) is in the running for the dean of admissions position that just opened up. On her yearly recruiting trip, she visits an alternative high school run by an old college classmate, John Pressman (Paul Rudd), and meets Jeremiah (Nat Wolff), a gifted student – could he be the son Portia gave up for adoption years before? THE CALL *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. When 911 operator Jordan Turner (Halle Berry) gets a call from Casey Welson (Abigail Breslin), a girl who has just been abducted, Turner must face a man from her past to save the young girl. THE CROODS **G@ Rated PG • 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., San Marco Theatre A family of missing links (really!) is forced from their cave and into a whole new way of life – with fire, tools and shoes. The animated comedy’s cast voices include Nicolas Cage, Catherine Keener, Cloris Leachman, Clark Duke, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds.

Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) gazes over a wasted and desolate Earth in “Obilvion,” directed by Joseph Kosinski. Photo: David James, Universal Studios its own good. Good action scenes, though, which should be seen in 3D. Co-starring eternal badass Bruce Willis and a gaggle of rugged he-men, especially Channing Tatum – yum! GIRL RISING ***G Rated PG-13 • Opens April 19 This documentary tells the story of nine girls from around the world who face tragic injustices, like child slavery and arranged marriages. By getting an education, they’re are able to free themselves from their cultural restraints. Their stories are narrated by Anne Hathaway, Cate Blanchett, Freida Pinto and Meryl Streep, among others. HOME RUN Rated PG-13 • Opens April 19 Pro baseball player Cory Brand (Scott Elrod) is forced to return to his hometown to enter rehab for his alcoholism. With the help of his agent Helene (Vivica A. Fox), Brand gets a job coaching a youth baseball team, which paves the way for his transformation and redemption.

EVIL DEAD **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. In the remake of the 1981 horror movie, five friends isolate themselves in a remote cabin in the woods. When they read from the Necronomicon (Book of the Dead), it calls forth a whole passel of dastardly demons – who just happen to be in the same woods – out to possess the youngsters. Co-starring Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas and Elizabeth Blackmore.

THE HOST 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. From the creator of the “Twilight Saga,” action-sci-fi-thriller “The Host” is also a love story about Melanie (Saoirse Ronan) who’s up against an invisible entity that wants to occupy humans. Apparently, Melanie believes that love is all we need to keep from becoming pod persons.

G.I. JOE: RETALIATION **@@ 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. Despite the commanding presence of a charismatic Dwayne Johnson, this comic book takeoff is just too overwrought for

IDENTITY THIEF *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Unlimited funds let Diana (Melissa McCarthy) live the good life in Miami. 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 U.S.

THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Famous magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) are forced to split when a newer, younger and more daring act appears. The upstart, Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), risks his life in extreme stunts that can only loosely be called magic. JACK THE GIANT SLAYER **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency After he opens a gateway between our world and a race of giants, young farmhand Jack (Nicholas Hoult) fights for his kingdom and a princess’ love. The giants try to reclaim the land, and Jack confronts the creatures. JURASSIC PARK 3D **** 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., World Golf Village IMAX Theatre In 1993, Steven Spielberg transported us to a land where prehistoric man-eating – and plant-eating – beasts roamed free, thousands of years past their prime. Twenty years later, we’re invited back to “The Lost World” – in 3D! NO ***G Rated R • Regal Beach Blvd. In 1988, Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is forced to allow a vote among his people as to whether he should remain in power. Advertising executive Rene Saavedra spearheads a campaign to set Chile free by preventing Pinochet from ruling for another eight years. OBLIVION ***@ Rated PG-13 • Opens April 19 Jack Harper (Tom Cruise), a veteran soldier, is sent to the distant planet Earth to salvage some of the last remaining resources. When he meets Beech (Morgan Freeman), the leader of an insurgency, Harper begins to question everything he thought he knew about his mission and the planet. Jack discovers a crashed spacecraft and finds that the fate of mankind might be in his hands. The film also stars Melissa Leo and Zoe Bell.

OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN **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. President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) is held hostage in the White House during a terrorist attack. Lucky for him, former presidential guard Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is also trapped in the building. With his inside knowledge of the layout of the place, badass Mike is Asher’s – and the nation’s – only hope of surviving. ON THE ROAD ***@ Opens April 19 at Sun-Ray Cinema The Brazilian-French adventure drama is directed by Walter Salles and based on the 1957 classic novel by Jack Kerouac. The all-star cast includes Garrett Hedlund, Amy Adams, Viggo Mortensen, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart, Alice Braga and Kirsten Dunst. The film is based on Kerouac’s travels in the U.S. in the 1940s. OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL **G@ Rated PG • 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. Sam Raimi directs this adventure to the Land of Oz to see how the Midwestern magician became the great wizard. Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a two-bit circus performer, is hurtled to a place where fortune and treasures abound. The prequel pays homage to the style and story of “The Wizard of Oz.” Oscar 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? The journey tests his own dreams of being a great man. REALITY ***G Rated R • Opens April 19 at Sun-Ray Cinema Matteo Garrone’s 2012 Italian drama received the Grand Prix at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Starring Aniello Arena, Loredana Simioli, Claudia Gerini and Ciro Petrone, the film tells the story of a fishmonger in the Italian version of “Big Brother.” The film received rave reviews with the New York Times writing that “the ending is lit with a mystifying sense of wonder.”

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Admissions officer Portia Nathan (Tina Fey) is a college gatekeeper who vies for a promotion while taking her annual recruiting trip where she visits her old college classmate John Pressman (Paul Rudd) in “Admission.” Photo: David Lee, Focus Features

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Nine young girls from around the world overcome cultural injustices by getting an education in director Richard Robbins’ documentary, “Girl Rising.” Photo: GathrFilms, CNN SAFE HAVEN G@@@ Rated PG-13 • Pot Belly’s, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. This romantic thriller is about Katie (Julianne Hough), a mysterious young woman who moves to a small North Carolina town. She gradually gets to know Alex (Josh Duhamel), a widowed store owner with two children, but dark secrets threaten her new life. SCARY MOVIE V *@@@ 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. The latest installment of the “Scary Movie” franchise is about a couple who set up home surveillance in their house after they find out a demon lives within (cue diabolic laughter). The movie parodies “Paranormal Activity,” “Black Swan” and “The Evil Dead,” among others, and features Charlie Sheen, Mike Tyson, Snoop Dogg/Lion, Ashley Tisdale and Lindsay Lohan. SOMEBODY UP THERE LIKES ME Not Rated • April 17 & 18 at Sun-Ray Cinema Max Youngman (Keith Poulson) doesn’t seem inclined to grow up. He’s a waiter-for-life in this whimsical film that follows Max through 35 years of his unfulfilling (his own doing) life. Co-starring Nick Offerman (“Parks & Recreation”) as Max’s boyhood (and manhood) buddy. SPRING BREAKERS **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency 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.

April 22 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points, 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. “Ain’t In It For My Health: A Film About Levon Helm” screens 7:15 p.m. April 25 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points, 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. ALFRED IN APRIL Hitchcock’s best thrillers are featured this month at Sun-Ray Cinema. “Dial M for Murder” – in 3D! – screens April 17 and 18 at Sun-Ray Cinema. “Psycho” screens April 23 and 28, and “Shadow of a Doubt” wraps up the series April 30. For times and details, call 359-0047 or go to sunraycinema.com. FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Edward Waters College hosts The Tournées French Film Festival, a program of the French American Cultural Exchange, which in its 17th year is bringing French cinema to more than 400 American colleges. The screenings are “Un Homme Qui Crie” (A Screaming Man) at 7 p.m. April 19, “Entre les Murs” (The Class) at 2 p.m. April 20 and “Potiche” at 2 p.m. April 27 at the college’s Milne Chapel Auditorium, 1658 Kings Road, Northside. Free. facecouncil.org ewc.edu MOVIES IN THE PARK Downtown Vision Inc. continues the popular series with “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” screened at dusk (about 8 p.m.) April 19 on Wyndham Riverwalk’s riverfront lawn, 1515 Prudential Dr., San Marco. Bring blankets, chairs and a picnic. Well-behaved pets are welcome. Free. “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” screens April 26 and “Brave” May 3. 634-0303. downtownjacksonville.org REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL Rapid Media’s eighth-annual Reel Paddling Film Festival showcases some of the best paddling films to audiences. The festival is meant to inspire viewers to explore rivers, lakes and oceans and embrace the paddling lifestyle. 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. April 26 at the Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, $10 in advance, $15 at the door, reelpaddlingfilmfestival.com.

TEMPTATION *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. A marriage counselor gets restless in her relationship and becomes obsessive about another man, who just happens to be a billionaire. Tyler Perry’s new film explores the intrigue and risks of infidelity. Hey, can’t be all bad – Kim Kardashian’s in it! Co-starring Vanessa Williams, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Lance Gross, who isn’t.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER “Jurassic Park: An IMAX 3D Experience” is screened along with “The Last Reef 3D,” “Flight of the Butterflies” and “To The Arctic 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

TRANCE **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. An unethical art auctioneer is in cahoots with art thieves. All goes well until he meets the hypnotherapist.

DJANGO UNCHAINED Disturbing and provocative – if undeniably entertaining – the film blends action, comedy and drama with sterling performances by Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz and Kerry Washington. It also carries the distinction of being the most violent mainstream movie of last year. The film’s status as a big-screen project with an unusually liberal use of the “N” word, uttered more than 100 times, is all so Tarantinoesque, stamped with a personal style we love or love to hate.

OTHER FILMS

SUN-RAY CINEMA “Bidder 70” centers on Tim DeChristopher’s move to disrupt a federal auction intended to allow thousands of acres of Utah wilderness to go to the energy and mining industries. Bidding nearly $2 million for 22,000 acres, his act of civil disobedience was successful and led to him being sent to federal prison. The film is scheduled to screen 7 p.m.

POT BELLY’S CINEMA “Safe Haven,” “Amour” and “Searching for Sugar Man” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101.

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WINGS OF NATURE The Disneynature production examines the birds and the bees, as well as how flowers keep life going. Billed as “A love story that feeds the Earth,” the film makes a case for pollen as an unsung hero in the global food chain.

THE ADDISON ON AMELIA ISLAND The Addison is a disinctive historic property in the heart of Fernandina. The original 1870s antebellum house features sunny en-suite rooms, the majority overlooking a private fountain courtyard. Many have spacious whirlpools and several feature individual private porches. This intimate retreat caters to your every need, whether it be a gourmet breakfast, an individually prepared picnic or afternoon refreshment, or the simple luxury of allowing you to sit back, relax, and watch the world go by slowly on your own porch.

614 Ash Street • (904) 277-1604 www.addisononamelia.com

THE FAIRBANKS HOUSE

Elegant 1885 Italianate villa. Luxury-class inn with upscale amenities. Large rooms, suites, private cottages, Jacuzzis, fireplaces. Gourmet breakfast, evening social hour. Romance Packages, Girls’ Getaway. Smoke-free!

227 South 7th Street • (904) 277-0500 www.fairbankshouse.com

THE ELIZABETH POINTE LODGE AMELIA ISLAND The Pointe is situated on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Focusing upon individualized attention with a staff that wants to exceed your expectations, The Pointe offers a complimentary full breakfast, Wi-Fi, beach equipment, a morning newspaper and parking. Room service and concierge assistance are available 24 hours. And it’s only a short bike ride to the historic seaport of Fernandina. Custom packages available.

98 South Fletcher Avenue • (800) 772-3359 info@elizabethpointelodge.com

AMELIA ISLAND WILLIAMS HOUSE

Beautiful antebellum Inn with spacious guest rooms boasting the modern amenities guests love while safekeeping the Old World charm. Romantic working fireplaces, antiques from around the world, private baths, whirlpool tubs, spa robes and fresh flowers are a few of the luxuries you may expect. Enjoy our beautifully landscaped gardens, fountains and our sweeping verandahs. Feast on a delicious gourmet breakfast each morning and and sip wine ‘neath 500-year-old oak trees. All your worries will drift away.

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Unabashed Aggressors

Jacksonville natives Limp Bizkit continue to explore ferocious, fun-loving and filthy rock-rap territory Limp Bizkit – John Otto (from left), Sam Rivers, Wes Borland and Fred Durst – has sold almost 40 million albums since 1997. Photo: AM Media

o modern American rock band is as equally reviled and adored as Jacksonville natives Limp Bizkit. According to its authorized 2000 biography, frontman Fred Durst picked such an off-putting name specifically to turn off casual listeners of its once-revolutionary blend of hip-hop and heavy metal. For years, Durst, Wes Borland, Sam Rivers, John Otto and DJ Lethal would emerge onstage with their middle fingers lifted in mock salute to the audience. And the band’s latest single, “Ready To Go,” kicks off a raunchy, debasing six-minute run with this choice lyric: “Go fuck yourself.” But the confrontational ruse has somehow worked: Limp Bizkit has sold upwards of 40 million albums, and for a time they were lauded as the biggest rock band in the world. Today, Limp Bizkit boasts more than 3 million Facebook friends, and Durst has 1.5 million Twitter followers. But the confrontational frontman insists that 2013 holds fresh new things for Limp Bizkit, even if the 42-year-old is still singing about “drinking gin till we pass out and fall on the floor.”

Folio Weekly: Limp Bizkit’s new single, “Ready To Go,” dropped last month, and features a defiant chorus: “They say the rock shit doesn’t rock anymore.” Is that your statement on modern music? Fred Durst: There’s a lot of great music out there, but the rock genre has been lagging, and we’re trying to throw some flames on it. Revive that fun, loose, don’t-give-a-fuck shit that will get you pumped up, you know? I love good melodies, but it all feels kind of tame. Sometimes you gotta rock out in a different way.

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F.W.: Lil’ Wayne appears on the song, and the band recently signed to his Cash Money label. How did that relationship come about? F.D.: I’d always heard that Wayne was into a lot of things other than hip-hop, and when we signed with Cash Money, him and I started

hanging out on the skate ramp at his studio in Miami. That’s how we broke the ice — I think he was surprised that I’m an old-time skateboarder, so we hit it off pretty well. F.W.: He subscribes to a similarly fearless, thisis-me approach as Limp Bizkit, huh? F.D.: The guy is very talented. He’s got analogies and metaphors that are so good, to me it doesn’t matter who likes ’em or dislikes ’em — same as it doesn’t matter who likes or dislikes Limp Bizkit. His effort is A+, and the guy is a rock star. F.W.: What’s changed for you, when it comes to the songwriting on upcoming album “Stampede of the Disco Elephants”? F.D.: It’s all about having fun for Limp Bizkit. Some days, I have to come in and get something off my chest, and I’m really fortunate I have this outlet. Some songs are [lighthearted] like “Ready To Go,” and some are really serious and way too fucking deep. It’s a form of therapy, but in the long run, we’re just excited to be hav ing so much fun again. F.W.: Limp Bizkit has sold almost 40 million albums since 1997, with three multiplatinum records to its name. Is that level of success still achievable? F.D.: That’s never gonna happen again, nor do we want it to happen again. That was an unbelievable moment in life, and the fact that we accomplished it without even trying was a miracle. But we’ve been there and done that. We’re not chasing our tails or playing the game anymore. People are still doing numbers — Justin Timberlake just did incredible numbers [with his new album]. But we saw what it was like on top, and it’s really fucking cold and lonely. So we’re happy to be down the mountain a little bit, rubbing elbows with our bros, meeting cool people, and not having to live like that anymore. I wouldn’t change [that success]

for anything, but I would never want it to happen again in my life. F.W.: You must be excited to kick off your upcoming U.S. tour in Florida, with Jacksonville’s Welcome To Rockville the second date. F.D.: We’re extremely excited and very passionate about being from that neck of the woods. We’ve been through a lot of peaks and valleys, but the one great thing is we’ve always been true to ourselves. And we keep doing this because we love it. To kick this thing off down in Florida, especially at Rockville? I don’t think my tone of voice can measure up to how much we’re really looking forward to it. It’s going be a fun party. Hopefully everybody brings their A party game, along with a lot of really, really skimpy bikinis. A lot more women than men would be awesome. We’ll see what happens, Jacksonville, but we’re ready to rock. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE April 27 and 28 Metropolitan Park 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Downtown Tickets: $54.50-$300 For more info: 630-2489

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Decency, Honesty and Love

Soul singer Charles Bradley overcomes a lifetime of hard knocks to achieve sincere late-blooming success CHARLES BRADLEY & HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES with PAUL & THE TALL TREES 8 p.m. April 24 Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco Tickets: $15 398-7496, jaxlive.com

ore than any other American art form, soul music mixes sadness and joy to devastating effect. And while legends like James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Otis Redding were experts at combining tragedy and ecstasy, no one’s story will ever measure up to Charles Bradley’s. Born in Gainesville in 1948, he was shuttled eight years later to live with his mother in New York City. By age 14, Bradley had run away, surviving on the streets for three years before joining Job Corps. After training as a chef, Bradley got a job in Maine, and over the next 30 years, bounced between New York, Seattle, Alaska and California, cooking for a living while searching for a steady gig as a musician. Bradley returned to New York City in 1994 but nearly died after a local hospital failed to discover his penicillin allergy. Shortly after that, his brother Joseph was killed in a random robbery, which devastated Charles but also motivated him to get serious about his musical dreams. So he began securing regular gigs performing as a James Brown impersonator in small Brooklyn clubs, which is where Daptone Records co-founder Gabriel Roth discovered him in the early 2000s. And even though it took Bradley and Daptone musician/Dunham Records owner Thomas Brenneck nearly 10 years to piece together Bradley’s first album, “No Time For Dreaming,” once it came out in 2011, fans and critics alike were immediately blown away by the 62-year-old’s impassioned live performances, blistering vocal abilities and unabashed love for his audiences.

Folio Weekly: Have you ever toured in your home state of Florida, Charles? Charles Bradley: This is my first time down there, and I’m looking forward to it — especially Jacksonville, because my family’s from Gainesville. I told my brother, so hopefully he’s going to come see me. F.W.: After a few years touring and recording as a solo artist, do you still feel lucky to have finally achieved success so late in life? C.B.: It’s amazing. It’s something that took so

long, but I thank God for answering my prayer and letting me maintain my voice and ability to perform. I tried for 42 years to make it in the music industry, but I never made enough to support myself. I wanted it so bad, though, and I never gave up. Even at my age, there’s no stopping me because I love what I’m doing. F.W.: Your second album, “Victim of Love,” came out earlier this month. How does it differ from the first album, “No Time For Dreaming”? C.B.: The first one was real hard for me because it was like coming out of the darkness. And the second one … I don’t want to say it was easier, but I’ve come out of that darkness and into the light. And now it’s, like, “Wow.” I’ve been able to open up, and I’m so happy to be given that chance. Now I’m coming with the best of my abilities — with the love and respect that I have inside me. I’ve got many more albums inside me because I just want to thank all the people who’ve helped me and given me a chance. F.W.: For many years, you performed as a James Brown impersonator. What was it about the Godfather of Soul that fi rst captivated you? C.B.: James Brown comes from the era that I came from. My sister took me to see him at The Apollo Theater in 1962, and when I saw James Brown on stage, I said, “Wow, I want to do something like that.” It hit me like lightning. I went home, got a mop, tied a string on it, and went nuts. Later, when I was in the Job Corps, that’s when I really started doing James Brown. [My co-workers] got me fired up one day, gave me some gin, gave me the microphone, and I went crazy again! The first people I performed for were happy, they loved me, and I said, “This is where I want to be.” And I ain’t never stopped. F.W.: When you perform now in bigger venues, do you still feel the same connection to the audience that you did when you started? C.B.: I’ll always have that heart. I can see how much they want to hug me, and they can see how much I want to hug them. When I get on stage and start singing, I feel that love, you know? I’m connected with the whole picture — it’s so magnetic and powerful. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com APRIL 17-23, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 41

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THE LACS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hick-hopâ&#x20AC;? duo, 9 p.m. April 17, Original CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $15, 460-9311. ADVENTURE CLUB, CORPORATE SLACKERS Club-step, April 17, Pure, 8206 Philips Highway, Ste. 7, Southside, $25.50. DAVID MAYFIELD PARADE Roots rock, 8 p.m. April 17, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $12, 342-2187. BEN MILLER BAND Rock and Americana trio from Missouri, 8 p.m. April 17, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496. ONE SPARK KICKOFF PARTY: Slingshot, Frameworks, Winter Wave Jacksonville indie bands, 7 p.m. April 17, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, 677-2977. DOWNTOWN THROWDOWN This music event features local and regional musicians and DJs every third Thur. at The Elbow in Jacksonvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban core. The second throwdown is 6 p.m.-2 a.m. April 18 at the corner (elbow, get it?) of Bay and Ocean streets, Downtown (the jaguar-print building), free, facebook.com/folioweekly. WAREHOUSE & BREAKFAST STUDIOS ONE SPARK SHOWCASE: Crowkeepers, Bash, Mama Blue, Universal Green, Turk282, Wavefunctions, Wild Life Society, Personal Boy, Mikeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Imaginary Friends, Opiate Eyes 7 p.m.-midnight April 18, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, free, 677-2977. WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Mule, Leon Russell, Maceo Parker, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jaimoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jassz Band, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Tower of Power, Les Claypoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Duo De Twang, Electric Hot Tuna, Steel Pulse, North Mississippi Allstars, Blackberry Smoke, Galactic & Friends, The Greyboy Allstars, Voice of the Wetlands Allstars, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, The Lee Boys, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Revivalists, Monophonics, BoomBox, Oli Brown Band, Flannel Church, Yeti Trio, Jorma Kaukonenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fur Piece Band, Ivan Nevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dumpstaphunk, Cope, Kettle of Fish, Beebs & Her Moneymakers, Juke, The Groves April 18-20, Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak, $215. JASON MILLER, LAUREN ELISE, SHOTGUN REDD Singer from Crossinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dixon, 6 p.m. April 18, Mavericks, 2 Independent Dr., The Landing, Downtown, $7-$15, 356-1110. TIM GRIMM Folk and Americana performer, 8 p.m. April 18, European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $10, 399-1740. CHUNK! NO, CAPTAIN CHUNK! UPON THE DAWNING, CITY LIGHTS, CADIENCE Pop-punk, 6 p.m. April 18, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pit, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $12, 223-9850. ROBOTIC PIRATE MONKEY, TREES SETTING FIRES DJs perform electronic music, 8 p.m. April 19, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496. DAVID BENOIT, BRIAN CULBERTSON Contemporary jazz pianists, 8 p.m. April 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $42-$52, 209-0399. ONE SPARK BARN BURNER: This Frontier Needs Heroes, Katie Grace Helow, Opiate Eyes, Memphibians, The Life Forms, Pigeon Boys, Zach Leverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30th Birthday, Phenomenology, Dinosaur Blood, E. Lee, Indie Endeavor Local and regional bands, 7 p.m. April 19, Old Gusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoe Repair, 223 N. Hogan St., Downtown, free. AFROMAN 420 fest, 7 p.m. April 19, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $12-$30, 223-9850. BACK FROM THE BRINK Jacksonville bluegrass group, 8 p.m. April 19, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, $5, 277-8010. ANDY GRAMMER, PARACHUTE, ANDREW RIPP Pop singersongwriter, 7 p.m. April 19, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $20, 246-2473. 7TH STREET BAND Local musicians, April 19, Mojo No. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670. UNIVERSAL GREEN Local hip-hop artist, 6 p.m. April 19, Mavericks, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110. WAREHOUSE & BREAKFAST STUDIOS ONE SPARK SHOWCASE: Turk282, Civil Brute, Sea Cycles, Personal Boy, Opiate Eyes, Wavefunctions, Wild Live Society, Ritual Union, Grammar Tree, Nightswim 3-8 p.m. April 20, Jacksonville Landing Main Stage, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, free. THE Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;JAYS Legendary pop-soul-funk group, 8 p.m. April 20, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $50-$75, 355-2787. CARRIE UNDERWOOD Grammy-winning country singer, 7:30 p.m. April 20, Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $42.50-$62.50, 630-3900. ROOTZ UNDERGROUND Roots rock, 8 p.m. April 20, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $15, 342-2187. MARY-LOU, TAMMERLIN French duo, 8 p.m. April 20, European Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Southside, $10, 399-1740. THE MOVEMENT, NUKACHEZ & THE JAHMEN, HOR!ZEN Reggae and hip hop, 8 p.m. April 20, Jack Rabbits, 1528

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MANNA ZEN/ASKMEIFICARE/LITUP, BLEEDING IN STEREO/WAKE THE LIVING/ IN WHISPERS/DOWN THEORY/ THE MONSTER FOOL SUNDAY APRIL 21 Universal Green (pictured) performs as part of the second edition of Downtown Throwdown on April 18 at Burro Bar. Downtown Throwdown is every third Thursday each month at The Elbow (corner of Bay and Ocean streets) in Downtown Jacksonville. Universal Green also plays April 19 at Mavericks at The Landing. Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $15, 398-7496. JOSH MILLER BLUES REVUE Blues artist from Rockledge, Fla., CD release party, 8 p.m. April 20, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, $5, 277-8010. THE 1911s Northeast Florida rockers, April 20, Mojo No. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670. THE BLACK LILLIES Folk and Americana, 9 p.m. April 20, Original CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $10, 460-9311. T. RONE, BLUE STEEL, DAVID FROST, MR. WHITTY, DEZ NADO Rap and hip hop, 9 p.m. April 20, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $25-$80, 223-9850. THE ATTACK The Orlando punk band celebrates Record Store Day with six performances in one day, starting 9 a.m. April 20 at Young Loud & Snotty, 79 Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 247-4140. The second performance is 10:30 a.m. at Music Matters, 196 S.R. 312, St. Augustine, 824-5740; the band then hits Daytona Beach, Winter Park, Lakeland and St. Petersburg, all before the day is done.

RIVER CITY KATS, HANGMANS CROWN, SOUTHERN FEATHER BAND, HALEMERRY 420Fest, 4:20 p.m. April 20, Yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Social Club, 3638 Park St., Riverside. FOURPLAY Contemporary jazz quartet, 8 p.m. April 21, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $35-$45, 355-2787. CHILDREN 18:3 Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; female-led trio, 7 p.m. April 21, Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, $10, 388-7807. WRONG WAY Sublime tribute, 8 p.m. April 21, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $10, 246-2473. TINSLEY ELLIS Blues rock guitarist, 10 p.m. April 21, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, $15, 247-6636. JAMES McMURTRY, JONNY BURKE Roots rock, 7 p.m. April 22, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $15, 398-7496. ERIC LINDELL Funky singer and multi-instrumentalist, 10 p.m. April 22, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, $15, 247-6636.

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THE MOMS 8 p.m. April 23, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496. JOE PUG Carpenter-turned-singer-songwriter, 9 p.m. April 23, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $10, 353-6067. PALM TREES & POWER LINES, STAGES & STEREOS, RESCUE KID, A CALL FOR KYLIE Indie bands, 7 p.m. April 23, Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, $10, 388-7807. DEADSTRING BROTHERS, MEMPHIBIANS Country-rock, 8 p.m. April 24, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $8, 677-2977. CHARLES BRADLEY & HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES, PAUL & THE TALL TREES Soulful singer, 8 p.m. April 24, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $15, 398-7496. THE MAIN SQUEEZE Funky Chicago band, 10 p.m. April 24, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10. THE WAILERS, THE CRAZY CARLS, PRIME TREES Legendary reggae band, 8 p.m. April 24, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $20, 246-2473.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

8MM, ARS PHOENIX, EARTH EMPIRE April 25, 1904 Music Hall THE PARLOTONES, DINNER & A SUIT April 25, Jack Rabbits GWAR, WARBEAST, WILSON April 25, Freebird Live MICHAEL RAY April 25, Original Café Eleven TWIZTID, HED P.E., GLASSES MALONE April 25, Brewster’s Roc Bar JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALL-STARS April 25, European Street Café San Marco MEAN JEANS, HOLLYWOOD, POST TEENS, THE RESONANTS, QUEEN BEEF April 25, Nobby’s kLoB, MONDO MIKE, THE PO BOYS April 26, 1904 Music Hall GAMBLE ROGERS FOLK FESTIVAL RALLY: Sam Pacetti, Flagship Romance, The Rubies, Lon & Lis Williamson April 26, The Standard NOOK & CRANNY, NEW STRANGERS, FJORD EXPLORER April 26, Burro Bar ROWAN CUNNINGHAM BAND April 26, Dog Star Tavern 77Ds April 26, Mojo No. 4

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Singer-songwriter Joe Pug takes the stage April 23 at Underbelly in Downtown Jacksonville. SONS NOT BEGGARS, LIFT, KOSTIC LAW April 26, Freebird Live 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 TOMMY TALTON April 27, European Street Southside GREEN SUNSHINE April 27, Dog Star Tavern THE FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL April 27, Mojo No. 4 FUSEBOX FUNK April 27, Mojo Kitchen STEW & THE NEGRO PROBLEM April 27, Players by the Sea WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE: Alice In Chains, Limp Bizkit, Stone Sour, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, Bullet for My Valentine, Halestorm, Asking Alexandria, All That Remains, In This Moment, Escape the Fate, Pop Evil, Otherwise, Whitechapel, Young Guns, Gemini Syndrome, Stars in Stereo, Monstro, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 3 Doors Down,

Shinedown, Buckcherry, Hollywood Undead, Skillet, Steel Panther, Device, Filter, Motionless in White, Saving Abel, Nonpoint, Red, Girl on Fire, Soulswitch, Farewell 2 Fear April 27 & 28, Metropolitan Park BLACK OUT CIRCUIT: Flame, V. Rose, Spec, KB, Shai Linne, April 28, Brewster’s Megaplex THE DOWN & OUTS, THIRTEEN 22, GROSS EVOLUTION April 29, Jack Rabbits THE MEAN SCENE, NORTHE, ALEXIS RHODE April 30, Burro Bar JANIS IAN May 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ELIOT LIPP, VLAD THE INHALER, LEGINGE, TRILLUCINATION, BIG BUCK$ CREW May 2, 1904 Music Hall CELTIC WOMAN May 2, T-U Center DJ BMF May 2, Dog Star Tavern MINGO FISHTRAP May 2, Mojo Kitchen GAMBLE ROGERS FESTIVAL KICKOFF: Larry Mangum, Bob Patterson, Jim Carrick, Charlie Simmons May 2, European Street Café San Marco JUICY J, A$AP FERG May 2, Brewster’s Megaplex THE SMASHING PUMPKINS May 2, St. Augustine Amphitheater GAMBLE ROGERS FESTIVAL: Claire Lynch Band, Flagship Romance, Laney Jones, Ben Prestage, Rachel Carrick, Cracker the Box, The New 76’ers, Sam Pacetti, Nouveaux Honkies, Moors and McCumber, Charlie Simmons, Scott & Amanda Anderson, Small Potatoes, Grant Peeples, Gove Scrivenor, The Driftwoods, Passerine, Wild Shiners, Rod McDonald, Tammerlin, Jim Carrick, Garrison Doles, Paradox, The Ashley Gang, Al Poindexter, Katherine Archer, Mike Howard, Lucky Mud, Bob Patterson, Chris Kastle, Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizards, The Morse Family Band, Brian Smalley, Larry Mangum, Collapsible B, Joe Mark, The Sweetest Punch, The Dunehoppers, Maja Gitana, Hart Line, Bill & Eli Parras, Jamie DeFrates & Susan Brown, The Rubies, Ancient City Slickers May 3-5, St. Augustine Beach Pier STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, TED NUGENT May 3, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PARKER URBAN BAND May 3 & 4, Dog Star Tavern TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC May 3, Mojo No. 4 GREENHOUSE LOUNGE, BIODIESEL, SPACE JESUS May 3, Freebird Live THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS, A CALL FOR KYLIE, MICHAEL GIBSON, MY FUTURE SOMETHING May 3, Jack Rabbits HURT, SMILE EMPTY SOUL May 3, Brewster’s Megaplex DOUGLAS ANDERSON Guitar Student Recital May 4, European Street Café Southside DEAD CONFEDERATE, ROADKILL GHOST CHOIR May 4, Burro Bar THE BLACK CANVAS, SUMERLIN, ADELAINE May 4, Murray Hill Theatre BREAD & BUTTER May 4, Mojo No. 4 LITTLE OZZY, FAMILIAR SIN May 4, Freebird Live NIC COWAN & THE REMEDY May 4, The Standard PAPER CITY MUSIC FEST: Molly Hatchet, Jimmie Van Zant, Blackfoot May 4, Putnam Fair & Expo Center WENDY WALTERS BENEFIT: Syntenic, The Stimulus Package May 4, 1904 Music Hall DONNA THE BUFFALO May 5, Freebird Live BOB DYLAN, DAWES May 5, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CLIFF EBERHARDT May 5, Original Café 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 BLACK FRANCIS (aka FRANK BLACK), REID PALEY May 8, Underbelly B.E.R.T. Quartet May 9, European Street Café San Marco FEAR FACTORY May 9, Brewster’s Roc Bar AMERICAN AQUARIUM May 9, Jack Rabbits TERRI HENDRIX, LLOYD MAINES May 9, European Street Café San Marco

Live Music CONRAD OBERG CD Release Party May 10, Mojo Kitchen COLLIE BUDDZ, CRIS CAB, NEW KINGSTON May 10, Freebird Live BEACH DAY May 10, Burro Bar SAN AGUSTIN SOL LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL May 10, St. Augustine Amphitheatre AFTER NATIONS, TREE OF LIFE, TOMMY HARRISON GROUP, EDENFIELD, THE AIDS May 10, 1904 Music Hall THE WISECRACKERS May 10, Dog Star Tavern 7TH STREET BAND May 10, Mojo No. 4 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 JAYMAY May 11, Jack Rabbits FLANNEL CHURCH May 11, Dog Star Tavern MOORS & McCUMBER May 11, Freebird Live TIM AND MYLES THOMPSON May 11, European Street CafĂŠ Southside RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED May 11, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts GOAT WHORE May 12, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roc Bar LAUREN MANN & THE FAIRLY ODD FOLK May 15, Jack Rabbits JIMBO MATHUS & THE TRI-STATE COALITION May 15, Underbelly RYAN BINGHAM, THE WILD FEATHERS May 15, Freebird Live ANA POPOVIC May 15, Mojo Kitchen 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 LITTLE MIKE & THE TORNADOES May 18, Dog Star Tavern DOWN HOME BAND May 18, Freebird Live GRANDPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COUGH MEDICINE May 18, Mojo No. 4 NATURAL CHILD, RIVERNECKS, QUEEN BEEF, DJ DOTS May 19, Nobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Florida Folk Festival Kickoff: DEL SUGGS May 23, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco SPACE CAPONE, JASON LAMAR & THE RIG May 23, 1904 Music Hall STILL RISE, XHONORX May 23, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pit JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL: BWB (Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown), Euge Groove, Gerald Albright, Gregory Porter, Poncho Sanchez, Yellowjackets, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy May 23-26, Various locations Downtown Jacksonville SEVENDUST, POP EVIL May 24, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roc Bar SOUL GRAVY May 24, Dog Star Tavern BLACK CAT BONES May 24, Mojo No. 4 MAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOVE May 25 & 26, Dog Star Tavern WRECKFEST II May 25, 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 HANNAH ALDRIDGE May 30, Original CafĂŠ Eleven ROSANNE CASH, JOHN LEVENTHAL May 31, The Florida Theatre SPADE McQUADE May 31, Mojo No. 4

To celebrate Record Store Day on April 20, Orlando punk band The Attack begins its six-gigs-in-one-day challenge at Young Loud & Snotty in Atlantic Beach, then hits Music Matters in St. Augustine. BOUKOU GROOVE May 31 & June 1, Dog Star Tavern FRAMPTONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GUITAR CIRCUS: Peter Frampton, Robert Cray June 1, St. Augustine Amphitheatre OURS, LUNA ARCADE, FLAGSHIP ROMANCE June 3, Jack Rabbits DIRTY NAMES June 4, Burro Bar JOHNATHON SCALES FOURCHESTRA, ALEX VANS & THE HIDE AWAY, JACKSONVEGAS June 4, 1904 Music Hall TAJ MAHAL June 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PETER BROTZMANN, JOE McPHEE June 4, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum BIG BOI & KILLER MIKE June 6, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roc Bar TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC June 7, Mojo No. 4 KINGS OF THE MIC TOUR: LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul June 7, The St. Augustine Amphitheatre DOPAPOD, DR. FAMEUS June 7, Freebird Live CORBITT BROTHERS June 8, Freebird Live BILLY IDOL June 12, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DONAVON FRANKENREITER June 13, Freebird Live THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH June 13, Original CafĂŠ Eleven 7TH STREET BAND June 14, Mojo No. 4 DAVID WAX MUSEUM June 14, Underbelly BREAD & BUTTER June 15, Mojo No. 4 TWO GALLANTS June 18, Original CafĂŠ Eleven KENDRICK LAMAR June 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CAPITAL CITIES June 19, Jack Rabbits EARTH, WIND AND FIRE June 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre GRANDPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COUGH MEDICINE June 21, Dog Star Tavern BLACK CAT BONES June 21, Mojo No. 4 ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE June 22, Morocco Shrine Auditorium THE REND COLLECTIVE EXPERIMENT June 22, Murray Hill Theatre GRANDPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COUGH MEDICINE June 22, Mojo No. 4 GUTTERMOUTH, PINHOLE June 22, Jack Rabbits GENERATIONALS June 27, Underbelly

OVIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WITHERING, SIRENS June 29, Burro Bar TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC July 5, Mojo No. 4 KATIE & THE LICHEN, OK VANCOUVER OK July 6, Burro Bar BIG TIME RUSH July 6, St. Augustine Amphitheatre AUTHORITY ZERO, BALLYHOO, VERSUS THE WORLD, IMPLANTS July 10, Freebird Live 7TH STREET BAND July 12, Mojo No. 4 BREAD & BUTTER July 13, Mojo No. 4 GRAVITY A, FORMER CHAMPIONS July 13, 1904 Music Hall

Wednesday Billy Bowers Thursday Mid Life Crisis Friday Boogie Freaks Saturday The Company Sunday Exit

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GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE July 19, Mojo No. 4 ANDREW McMAHON July 19, Freebird Live THE ARISTOCRATS July 21, 1904 Music Hall JUSTIN BIEBER Aug. 7, Veterans Memorial Arena LOUDERPALOOZA 2 Aug. 8, Burro Bar BLUE SUEDE SHOES: THE ULTIMATE ELVIS BASH Aug. 10, The Florida Theatre VICTORIA JUSTICE Aug. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre COLIN HAY Sept. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CITY AND COLOUR Oct. 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE PIANO GUYS Nov. 7, The Florida Theatre

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 Back From the Brink 8 p.m. April 19. Josh Miler Blues Revue 8 p.m. April 20. 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 & Jim Barcaro every Thur. MERMAID BAR, Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., 491-3322 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 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 Chunk? No, Captain Chunk!, Upon the Dawning, City Lights, Cadience 6 p.m. April 18, Pit. Afroman 7 p.m. April 20. T. Rone, Blue Steel, David Frost, Mr. Whitty, Dez Nado 9 p.m. April 20. Twiztid, HED P.E., Glasses Malone April 25, Roc Bar. 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 7th Street Band 10 p.m. April 19. The 1911s 10 p.m. April 20. 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. Grammy-winning country singer and “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood performs April 20 at Veterans Memorial Arena in Downtown Jacksonville.

BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 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 Fish Out of Water 7:30 p.m. April 19. Cloud 9 6:30 p.m., Karaoke 10 p.m. April 20. Michael Funge 6:30 p.m. April 21. 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 Hoffmann’s VooDoo April 18. Live music every Thur. EVA’S GRILL & BAR, 610 S. Third St., 372-9484 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 Andy Grammer, Parachute, Andrew Ripp 7 p.m. April 19. Wrong Way (Sublime tribute) 8 p.m. April 21. The Wailers, The Crazy Carls, Prime Trees 8 p.m. April 24. GWAR, Warbeast, Wilson April 25. Live music every weekend GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 N. Third St., 201-9283 Live music every Fri. & Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Mark O’Quinn April 17. Southpaw April 18. Evan Michael April 19. Lance Neely April 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 Toots Lorraine & the Traffic 7 p.m. April 20 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Split Tone April 19 & 20. Dirty Pete April 21. Uncommon Legends every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Be Easy 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 Doug Macrae April 17. Wes Cobb April 19. Corbitt Brothers April 20. Mark O’Quinn April 21. 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.

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MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Tinsley Ellis 10 p.m. April 21. Eric Lindell 10 p.m. April 22. 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 Cloud 9 April 17. Chillakaya April 18. TJ Brown April 19. Les B. Fine April 20. Jimmy Parrish April 21. Dean April 24. Live music every weekend. 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 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. April 17. Live music every Thur.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Open mic with Paul Haftel April 17. Beau Knott & the Burners April 19. Billy Buchanan April 20

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St., 1904jax.com The Main Squeeze 10 p.m. April 24. 8MM, Ars Phoenix, Earth Empire April 25. Open mic every Tue. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 677-2977 OneSpark Kickoff: Slingshot, Frameworks, Winter Wave 7 p.m. April 17. Warehouse Studios OneSpark Showcase with Crowkeepers, Bash, Mama Blue, Universal Green, Turk282, Wavefunctions, Wild Life Society, Personal Boy, Mikey’s Imaginary Friends, Opiate Eyes 7 p.m. April 18. Deadstring Brothers, Memphibians 8 p.m. April 24. 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 p.m. April 18. Braxton Adamson 5-8 p.m., Brett Foster Duo 8:30 p.m. April 19. Braxton Adamson & Dom 8 p.m.-mid. April 20. Live music Fri. & Sat. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Gator Country Concert Series: Craig Campbell, Chris Janson 8:30 p.m. April 19. Warehouse & Breakfast Studios One Spark Showcase: Turk282, Civil Brute, Sea Cycles, Personal Boy, Opiate Eyes, Wavefunctions, Wild Live Society, Ritual Union, Grammar Tree, Nightswim 3-8 p.m. April 20

Live Music 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, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Jason Miller, Lauren Elise, Shotgun Redd 6 p.m. April 18. Universal Green 6 p.m. April 19. 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 Live music every Fri. & Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Joe Pug 9 p.m. April 23. 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 Pappa Crawdaddy April 18. DJ BG April 19. The Whey April 20. 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. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 DJ BG April 18. Live music 9:30 p.m. April 19 & 20. 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 Monster Fool April 17. Upper Limit 9 p.m. April 19. Don’t Call Me Shirley April 20. Top 40 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.

MANDARIN, JULINGTON

APPLEBEE’S, 14560 St. Augustine Rd., 262-7605 Michael C 9:30 p.m. every Sat. 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 Shawn James April 19. Karaoke with Randy Jagers April 20. Live music 7:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 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 JP Soars April 20. 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 Clayton Bush April 17. Billy Buchanan April 18. Bill Rice April 19. Jimmy Solari April 20. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LULU’S, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 The Monster Fool 6 p.m. April 20. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly 6 p.m. every Mon., 11:30 a.m. every Sun. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Aaron Koerner 8 p.m. April 18. Danny Kent 8 p.m. April 19. Richard Smith 8 p.m. April 20. String Sessions 4 p.m. April 21. SoundStage on the upper deck every Sun. SUN DOG BREWING CO., 822 A1A N., Ste. 105, 686-1852 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 Live music every Taproom Tuesday 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 Children 18:3 7 p.m. April 21. Palm Trees & Power Lines, Stages & Stereos, Rescue Kid A Call for Kylie 7 p.m. April 23 RASCALS, 3960 Confederate Point Rd., 772-7335 Karaoke 8 p.m. every Thur. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 554-6865 Mike King 10:30 a.m., Tammerlin and MaryLou 11:45 a.m., Shoni 2:30 p.m. April 20 YESTERDAY’S, 3638 Park St., 223-3822 River City Kats, Hangmans Crown, Southern Feather Band, Halemerry 4:20 p.m. April 20

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Live music April 18, 19 & 20. Live music every Thur.-Sat. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Songwriters Guild 6:30 p.m. April 17. The Dewars 8:30 p.m. April 19. Open mic with Smokin’ Joe 7 p.m. every Tue. CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Humanzee 7-11 p.m. April 19. Gary Campbell 2-5 p.m., Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg 7-11 p.m. April 20. Vinny Jacobs 2-5 p.m. April 21 CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 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 Tru Blue 9 p.m. April 19 & 20. John Winters 1 p.m. April 21. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Aaron Esposito every Thur. Go Get Gone 9 p.m. every Mon. Vinny Jacobs 9 p.m. every Tue. MOJO BBQ OLD CITY, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264 Toots Lorraine & the Chad Trio 10 p.m. April 19. Sovereign Vine 10 p.m. April 20. Live music every Fri. & Sat. 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 8 p.m. April 17. Sweet Scarlett 9 p.m. April 18. Something Distant 9 p.m. April 19. The Gooch 9 p.m. April 20. Jeremy Austin 8 p.m. April 23. Karaoke every Mon. THE STANDARD, 200 Anastasia Blvd., 342-2187 David Mayfield Parade 8 p.m. April 17. Rootz Underground 8 p.m. April 20. Gamble Rogers Folk Festival Rally with Sam Pacetti, Flagship Romance, The Rubies, Lon & Lis Williamson April 26. 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 April 19 & 20. 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 The Lacs 9 p.m. April 17. The Black Lillies 9 p.m. April 20. Michael Ray April 25

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. 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 Paul Miller 8 p.m. April 18. Charlie Walker 8 p.m. April 19. 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. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 Drake White April 27. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Shotgun Redd April 19 & 26. Lyons April 20. Live music Fri. & Sat.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ Manus spins top 40, dance every Sat. Open mic w/ King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Tim Grimm 8 p.m. April 18. JB Scott’s Swinging’ All-Stars April 25. 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 Ben Miller Band 8 p.m. April 17. Robotic Pirate Monkey, Trees Setting Fires 8 p.m. April 19. The Movement, Nukachez & the Jahmen, Hor!zen 8 p.m. April 20. James McMurtry, Jonny Burke 7 p.m. April 22. The Moms 8 p.m. April 23. Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, Paul & the Tall Trees 8 p.m. April 24. The Parlotones, Dinner & a Suit April 25. Live music Fri. & Sat. 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 8 p.m. 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 Mary Lou, Tammerlin 8 p.m. April 20. Live music every Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Bryan Ripper April 17. Kevin Ski April 18. Aaron Kyle April 19. D-Lo Thompson April 20. Live music every Thur.-Sat. PURE, 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 7, 694-1253 Adventure Club, Corporate Slackers 9 p.m. April 17 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. April 18 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. To have your band or solo act listed here, send the band name, time, date, venue location, street address, city, admission price, and a contact number we can print, to A&E Editor David Johnson, Folio Weekly, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Deadline is at 4 p.m. Wednesday before the next Wednesday publication.

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A Rich Stew

Cabaret-style band turns its songs into a Tony-winning play about singer’s life PASSING STRANGE 8 p.m. April 12, 13, 18-20, 25-27 and May 2-4, 2 p.m. April 21 and 28 Players by the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jacksonville Beach Tickets: $25 249-0289, playersbythesea.org

STEW & THE NEGRO PROBLEM 11 p.m. April 27 Tickets: $35 stewjax.eventbrite.com

t wasn’t supposed to be. When musician Mark Stewart and his writing partner Heidi Rodewald were commissioned by New York’s Public Theater in 2004 to write a musical, Stewart — or Stew, as he is known — didn’t really have anything prepared. But that wasn’t going to stop him. “They saw us performing at a place called Joe’s Pub, which is sort of like the live music annex of the Public Theater,” Stew said.

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Mark Stewart will play with his band, Stew & the Negro Problem, after a performance of his autobiographical play, “Passing Strange.”

“Depending on whose story you believe … as I remember it, I met them and lied and said I am working on a musical — because every rock ’n’ roll songwriter says he’s working on a musical, you know. Their version is, they went to me and said, ‘You should write a musical.’ But I think I have proof that my version is the truth.” Stew, Rodewald and their band, the Negro Problem, had songs — good ones — but no coherent story or foundation on which to build a narrative. So, with the help of the Public Theater and the Sundance Institute, Stew workshopped a blossoming autobiographical fiction that follows a young, black artist out of his domestic middle-class existence through a series of troubling, hilarious and revealing encounters on his way to adulthood and artistic self-discovery. Thus, “Passing Strange” was born. Colorful, soulful and hard-rocking, “Passing Strange” caught the attention of Spike Lee, who filmed the final performance of the musical’s first full off-Broadway run.

Stephen Anderson Jr. and Antoinette Johnson star in “Passing Strange.” Photos: Jeremy McTiernan

The film was shown at Sundance in 2009 and aired as part of PBS’ “Great Performances” series in early 2010. Three years later, Stew’s story has been staged by many theaters across the country and has won numerous awards, including a Tony for Best Book. As part of its local run at Players by the Sea in Jacksonville Beach, “Passing Strange” will be accompanied by a live performance by Stew & the Negro Problem. Though Stew will not be a part of the production of his musical this time around, he will be in the theater — watching. “I have nothing to do with it except just being an audience member, which is great,” Stew said. “About five minutes into the play, I forget that I wrote it, and I just look at it as an event. I’m lucky in that way. I’m a person that you could tell the end of a movie, and if I go to the movie, I pretty much forget, ’cause I go with the film moment by moment. I enjoy the productions [of ‘Passing Strange’] that might not even be good, because it’s a learning experience. “That’s the cool thing about theater. It’s like covering a song. You want [it] to be interesting. I don’t care about a faithful cover. I want it to be interesting.” Coupling a band performance with the play is a little different for Jacksonville, but it might enlighten audiences about the process of songwriting in a theatrical context. Jimmy Saal, head of Atypical Arts Presents, which brings New York artists to Jacksonville, helped make it happen. “I met Stew in 2005 at the wedding of a close mutual friend,” Saal said. “Through our mutual friend, Stew and I remained in touch through ‘Passing Strange’s’ development, and its run on Broadway. I started mentioning to Stew that I wanted to bring him to Jacksonville once the play ended and he started performing concerts again with his band. We never worked out any specifics until I heard that my friend Barbara Colaciello was going to direct a production of ‘Passing Strange’ at Players. I knew that this would be the perfect opportunity to bring him to Jacksonville to perform in concert.” Stew, being a natural storyteller, will talk about the songs related to “Passing Strange” as the band performs them. He will also bring in new original material for the concert. “Before I knew what cabaret was, somebody told me after seeing my rock show, ‘Yeah, you’re basically a cabaret artist, you’re just doing it in a rock context.’ I always introduce the songs, I always tell stories. I’m not one of these guys who goes boom, boom, boom from song to song. I like to set stuff up.” Stew has achieved success as an artist, so “Passing Strange” has special resonance, because the main character — a version of Stew — struggles both personally and creatively during his journey around the world. “This is the play I wanted to see when I was 15,” Stew said. “All these rock ’n’ roll records, the music that I grew up listening to, they were basically telling me, ‘You can do this.’ But I didn’t know anything about theater, so when I got a chance to make a play, I said, ‘Hey, I wanna make a play that kind of does what those records did for me.’ ” John E. Citrone themail@folioweekly.com

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THE ADDING MACHINE Douglas Anderson students stage Elmer Rice’s play 5:30 p.m. April 17 and 7:30 p.m. April 18-20 at DA’s Main Stage Theatre, 2445 San Diego Road, Jacksonville, 346-5620 ext. 122, da-arts.org. THE UGLY DUCKLING The kids’ play about a duckling with a heart of gold is presented 10:30 a.m. April 17 and 26 and May 1 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $9, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. CRAZY FOR YOU The musical comedy, winner of the 1992 Tony for Best Musical, with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, is staged 6 p.m. April 17-20, 23-28 and 30, and May 1-5. Matinee shows are April 18, 20, 21, 27 and 28 and May 4 and 5 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $46-$59, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. PASSING STRANGE A young musician travels to Amsterdam and Berlin in this musical performed April 18-21, 25-28 and May 2-4 at Players by the Sea’s Studio Stage, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, $25, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. LEND ME A TENOR The Amelia Community Theatre stages the fast-paced comedy 8 p.m. April 18-20, 25-27 and 2 p.m. April 21 at ACT’s Studio 209 Theatre, 209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, $20, 261-6749, ameliacommunitytheatre.org. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: OTHELLO The University of North Florida’s Department of English presents “Othello,” as part of the fourth-annual Shakespeare in the Park event, 8 p.m. April 19 and 20 (rain date April 21) in Johansen Park, 1300 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, free, 246-4061 or 247-5828. AESOP’S FABLES The performance of the classic tales “by children, for children” is staged 7 p.m. April 19 and 20 and 2 p.m. April 21 at Orange Park Community Theatre, 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park, $7, 276-2599, opct.org. TEA AND SYMPATHY Robert Anderson’s drama is staged April 19-21, 25-28 and May 2-4 at Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $25, 396-4425, theatrejax.com. ’TIL BETH DO US PART The comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten is presented April 19-May 12 on Limelight Theatre’s Matuza Main Stage, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $25, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org. ROCK THE BRIDGE GALA The Florida Theatre hosts the inaugural Rock the Bridge Gala, 5 p.m. April 20 in Downtown Jacksonville. A cocktail reception and dinner atop the Main Street Bridge are followed by a performance from The O’Jays at the theater, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $500 (proceeds benefit The Florida Theatre), 355-2787, floridatheatre.com/events/rock-bridge-gala. THE LIVES AND WIVES OF HENRY FLAGLER The dinner theater performance is staged, with dinner at 6 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m., April 21 and 28 at Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, $40, 824-7211. CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT Students from the CAP program perform theater, ballet, step, ballroom, African dance, violin, ukulele, percussion and chorus for this year’s theme, “Viva Florida,” 1 and 4:30 p.m. April 27 and 2 p.m. April 28 at University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, $5, 281-5599, capkids.org. HOW TO (DIS)ASSEMBLE A NINJADOLL Jacksonville Dance Theatre presents a 20-minute dance performance, 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. May 1 as part of First Wednesday Art Walk at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville’s Atrium Gallery, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, jacksonvilledancetheatre.org. JACKSONVILLE’S DANCING WITH THE STARS Eleven local celebrity participants show off their moves in Jacksonville’s Dancing with the Stars, organized by A Social Affair dance studio with proceeds benefiting Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, 8 p.m. May 3 at the T-U Center’s Jacoby Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown Jacksonville, $30-$150, 633-6110, jaxdwts.com.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

DANCE TRANCE KIDZ Dance classes for children, ages 7-11, are 4:30-5:15 p.m. April 17 and every Wed. at Dance Trance, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, free, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com/dtkidz. DAVID BERRY WITH RITZ CHAMBER The pianist performs with the Ritz Chamber Music Society, 6-7 p.m. April 19 at the Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, as part of One Spark, 4-6 p.m. April 21 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, and 10 a.m.-noon April 22 for a free masterclass and lecture at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445

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San Diego Road, San Marco, all events free, 469-7455, ritzchamberplayers.org. MUSIC COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIP Entries for Concert on the Green’s Young Artists Scholarship open music competition for kids in grades 6-12, who are Clay County residents or who attend a Clay County school, are accepted until April 19, 278-9448; submit entries online at concertonthegreen.com. POETRY DISCUSSION Farid ud-Din Attar’s “Conference of the Birds” is discussed 1 p.m. April 20 at the Main Library, 303 Laura St. N., Fourth Floor Atrium, Downtown, free, 620-2125. 2013 EARTH DAY & ECOLOGY FAIR The annual fair offers educational and interactive displays and live entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, free. LIMELIGHT AUDITIONS Auditions for “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” – with roles for five men and eight women to play Catholic school students, priests and nuns – are held 6 p.m. April 21 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164. Actors must be 17 and older. Arrive 30 minutes early to fill out audition forms. JAZZ, DANCE AND TECHNIQUE The class continues 7 p.m. April 23 and every Tues. at Dance Trance, 1515 San Marco Blvd., 390-0939, dancetrancefitness.com. BEGINNERS’ DANCE CLASSES Beginning dancers’ class is offered 5:45-6:45 p.m. April 17 and 22 (and every Mon. and Wed.) at Dance Trance, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, first class is free, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com/dtkidz. POETRY SHOWCASE Poets are invited to submit their original work as a complement to the program “Poetic Voices of the Muslim World,” through April 21. Selected poets will be invited to present their work to a live audience, 3 p.m. May 19 at the Main Library, 303 Laura St. N., Hicks Auditorium, Downtown Jacksonville. 630-0673. Submissions should be emailed with the subject line “Poetic Voices of the Muslim World” to jplprograms@coj.net. ST. AUGUSTINE HUMANE SOCIETY BENEFIT The Butterfield Garage Art Gallery fundraiser benefits the St. Augustine Humane Society, 5-9 p.m. May 3, 137 King St., St. Augustine, free, 501-0757, butterfieldgarage.com. CALL TO ARTISTS Artists may submit works to show on the Clear Channel Outdoor Jacksonville Digital Billboards. At least one and up to four works will be available at Florida Mining Gallery from July 19-Sept. 20. The deadline for all submissions is 5 p.m. June 19, 268-4681, ccornelius@harbingersign.com. ACTING WORKSHOPS Adult actors at all experience levels may sign up for workshops held until May 19 at Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, $160, 316-7153, abettheatre.com. ART CONTEST An art contest for the best design of race T-shirts for Anastasia State Park’s 10th annual Endless Summer 10K is open to all ages; design size limited to 8-inch-by-10-inch paper and four colors. Deadline is June 30; free, Anastasia State Park, 1340A A1A S., St. Augustine, 461-2033, floridastateparks.org. THEATER WORKSHOP Orange Park Community Theatre offers a spring theater workshop for students in grades 2-8. Classes are held 4:30-6:30 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 are offered at Murray Hill Art Center, 4327 Kerle St., Murray Hill; adult 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 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.

Students from Cathedral Arts Project perform April 27 and 28 at University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall on the Southside. Joey Umstead (pictured), a Cathedral Arts alumnus, plays an electric violin during last year’s program. Photo: Hillary Jones DANCE CLASSES The Dance Shack offers several styles of dance classes 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., $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

SYMPHONY 101 A luncheon featuring Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s musicians, artists and programs is followed by an open rehearsal 12:30 p.m. April 17 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $15 includes box lunch, 356-0426, jaxsymphony.org. GIA SASTRE, KATHERINE ROBERTS The flautist and pianist share the stage 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 19 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, free, 355-7584, fridaymusicale.com. JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Florida, the orchestra performs 8 p.m. April 20 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, $30, 797-2800, emmaconcerts.com. GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY Bainton, Howells, Karg-Elert and Vaughan Williams perform in observance of Good Shepherd Sunday 6 p.m. April 21 at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St.,

Downtown, free, 387-5691, goodshepherd23.org. JU WIND ENSEMBLE The ensemble performs its spring concert, 3 p.m. April 21 at Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd., Arlington, free, 256-7677. FOUR CENTURIES OF KEYBOARD MUSIC A program featuring baroque, classical, romantic and modern works of Frescobaldi, Mozart, Grieg and Kabalevsky is held 7 p.m. April 25 at First Coast Music School’s Auditorium, FSCJ South Campus, Bldg. N, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, free, 646-2004. ST. AUGUSTINE ORCHESTRA’S SPRING CONCERTS Conductor William McNeiland and orchestra perform 8 p.m. April 26 at the Lightner Museum, 25 King St., St. Augustine, $15; encore performance 3 p.m. May 5 at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Dr., Ponte Vedra, $10, staugustineorchestra.org. FRIDAY MUSICALE CHORUS The chorus performs its annual spring concert 11 a.m. May 3 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, free, 355-7584, fridaymusicale.com. PETER AND HELEN MORIN The two play piano and violin at 2 p.m. May 5 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, free, 797-2800, emmaconcerts.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 Callendar 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 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. April 17 and every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach, 247-5800. NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, 5-9 p.m. April 18 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. DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts and crafts and local produce are offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 19 and every Fri. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 353-1188. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held April 19 and the first Fri. of every month, with more than 15 galleries participating, 829-0065. AVONDALE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL The third annual festival features regional and national artists, a food court, live music by Ronan School of Music students, health screenings at St. Vincent’s Healthcare Mobile Unit, and a kids’ zone, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21 at Boone Park, 3700 Park St., Avondale, shoppesofavondale.com. FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK An art walk, featuring 30-40 galleries, museums and businesses and spanning 15 blocks, is held May 8 and the first Wed. of every month in Downtown Jacksonville. downtownjacksonville.org/marketing; iloveartwalk.com

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AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. “Shrimp Festival: 50 Years and Counting,” an exhibit celebrating the Shrimp Festival held since 1964, is on display through June. 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. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. The Flagler BFA and BA portfolio exhibit is on display 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857. 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. 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. The exhibit “Divergence!” features the work of local artists David Engdahl and Barbara Holmes Fryefield through April 26. The permanent collection includes rare manuscripts. LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874. The work of Edwin Augustus Moore is on display through May 1. The permanent collection features relics from America’s Gilded Age exhibited on three floors. 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. Sarah Emerson’s mural, based on her imaginary interpretation of Aokigahara, Japan’s suicide forest, concludes the second season of Project Atrium and is on display through July 7. 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

The JU Wind Ensemble performs a free concert April 21 at Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall in Arlington.

MOCA’s UNF Gallery of Art. The exhibit is held concurrently at UNF and the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. 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, 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

ABSOLUTE AMERICANA ART GALLERY 77 Bridge St., St. Augustine, 824-5545. Romero Britto sculptures and limited-edition prints are featured. ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. The works of watercolorist (and former Neptune Beach mayor) Dick Brown and expressionist painter Marsha Hatcher are on display through May 1. AMIRO ART & FOUND GALLERY 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 824-8460. The exhibit “Abiding” continues through April, featuring works representing the Buddha by artists Nancy Hamlin-Vogler, Ginny Bullard, Estella Fransbergen, Deane Kellogg, Wendy Mandel McDaniel, Jan Tomlinson Master and Marcia Myrick. THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 3551757. “Through the Lens,” a juried exhibit of photography, is on display through April 18. The juried exhibit “A Panoramic View” opens with a reception 5-7 p.m. April 18 and continues through May 30. 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. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577. Jim Smith tells stories by creating Steampunk sculptures of scientific prototypes from found objects in his exhibit “Eureka! Steampunk Assemblages,” on display through April.

“Faces and Places in Fiber Art,” an exhibit featuring 26 expressive pieces from the Fiber Artists Network, is on display through April 28. CLAY & CANVAS STUDIO 2642-6 Rosselle St., Riverside, 501-766-1266. The studio presents its biannual Open Studio Night 5-8 p.m. April 27. Work by artists Tiffany Whitfield Leach, Lily Kuonen and Rachel Evans are on display. CORK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside. CoRK’s open studio tour is scheduled for April 27, with all the artists’ studios open to the public. 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. ECLIPSE STUDIO 4425 U.S. 1 S., Ste. 107, St. Augustine, 794-1872. “Menagerie,” an exhibit featuring works by Marianne Lerbs, is on display through April 24. ETHAN ALLEN DESIGN CENTER 4939 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 292-1700. The Northeast Florida Sculptors’ juried exhibition “in situ” is on display May 3-June 7. An opening reception is held 6-8:30 p.m. May 3. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Southside, 425-2845. The exhibit “Post” features work by street artist Swoon and the art collaborative MILAGROS, which is presenting installation pieces made from materials mined and repurposed from Harbinger recycling bins. GALLERY725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach, 345-9320. “The Elements: eARTh,” an exhibit featuring work by 14 artists including Gary Mack, Tonsenia Yonn, Linda Olsen, Sid Earley and Matthew Winghart, is displayed through May 10. 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 in 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 Jason Fort’s work is featured through April on the Highway Gallery, a public art project on digital billboards throughout the city. Fort’s exhibit, “Rorschach 10,” is on display in the citywide campaign – a collaboration among Harbinger, Florida Mining Gallery, Clear Channel Outdoor and Clearly Jacksonville. Christie Thompson Holechek is the featured artist for May. IMAGINE FINE ART 125B King St., St. Augustine, 874-7729. St. Augustine Camera Club’s juried member photography show is on display through April. 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. LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY UNF Student Union, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2475. The BFA Art & Design Senior Exhibition continues through May 3. 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. PLANTATION ARTISTS GUILD & GALLERY Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 94 Village Circle, Amelia Island, 310-6106. Betty Jane Canerday’s watercolor art on Yupo paper and Luigi Bresciani’s hanging and standing sculptures are featured through May 5. PLUM GALLERY 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069. Works by Claire J. Kendrick (“Botanical Series” oil paintings), Mary L. Gibson, Thomas Brock and Tony Gill are on display for the spring theme exhibit, through June 30. PRIME OSBORN CONVENTION CENTER 1000 Water St., Downtown, 630-4000. A preview of the exhibit “PhotoVoice Project” is on display in the Haskell

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“The Lives and Wives of Henry Flagler,” a dinner theater performance, is staged April 21 and 28 at Raintree Restaurant in St. Augustine. building 6-7:30 p.m. May 16 and 9-11 a.m. May 18. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. “Chosen Pathways,” an exhibit of works by Sherrie Pettigrew and John Tilton, is on display through May 24. Wandy Griggs’ work “Geometric Pop!” is on display through April 19 in the Scene Gallery. 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. SOUTH GALLERY Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-2023. “The Courage to Remember,” a Simon Wiesenthal Center traveling Holocaust exhibit featuring more than 200 photographs, is displayed through April 26. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Downtown, 553-6361. Works in painting, photography and other media by 29 local artists and photographers are featured. SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838. Artist Chip Southworth’s exhibit “Deeper: New Art Works to Benefit Rikki” is on display through May 24. Sarah Emerson is the featured artist June 7-July 31. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The annual Spring Members Show, a juried exhibit of works by St. Augustine Art Association members, is on display through April 28. “American Glass Now: 2013,” a juried exhibit featuring work by stained glass artists, is displayed May 3-29. “Canvas, Clay, Collage & Cutting Edge” is a juried art exhibition, on display May 3-June 2. An opening reception is held 5-9 p.m. May 3. “Ancient City Mosaic,” a juried exhibition of 450 pieces depicting impressions of St. Augustine, is featured at all six St. Johns County Public Libraries May 3-June 4. After June 4, the 450 pieces will be strung together and hung in grid format to be displayed June 15-Aug. 10. The permanent collection features 16th-century artifacts detailing Sir Francis Drake’s 1586 burning of St. Augustine. ST. AUGUSTINE VISITOR CENTER 10 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 825-1000. “Picasso

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Art & Arena,” an exhibit showcasing 39 pieces of Pablo Picasso’s work from the Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal in Málaga, Spain, is on display through Aug. 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 exhibit “April in Paris” features the fine art photography of Mary Atwood, with more than 125 images from Paris, on display through April. The permanent collection features works by members Jim Smith, Mary Atwood, Joyce Gabiou, Terese Muller, Matthew Patterson, Charles Payne, Mary St. Germain, Mark S. Williamson and Mark Zimmerman. TRENDS 3919 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 346-1738. New works by artist Francesca Tabor-Miolla are on display through May 4. 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 runs concurrently at UNF and the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. WATERWHEEL ART GALLERY 819 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-2535. The opening reception for “Quiet Reflections,” an exhibit featuring work created by Ted Head using watercolors and transparent oils, is held 4-7 p.m. April 18. 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,” an exhibit featuring works by Peter A. Cerreta, along with sculptors Fay Samimi and Marilyn Leverton, is displayed through April. 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.

Happenings

Anthony Bourdain’s new show, “Parts Unknown”, debuted April 14 on CNN. His previous show, “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations,” ran for nine seasons, from 2005-’12

Jacksonville Confidential

An imagined local layover with caustic, brutally honest chef, author and TV personality Anthony Bourdain ANTHONY BOURDAIN: GUTS & GLORY 7:30 p.m. April 25, Q&A follows Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Downtown Jacksonville Tickets: $40-$75, $135 VIP (post-show meet & greet, photo and signing ops, hors d’oeuvres from San Marco Dining District) 632-3373, artistseriesjax.org

nthony Bourdain is a busy man. Over the last few months, the chef, author and TV personality has visited Spain, Peru, Congo, Libya, Morocco and Myanmar for his CNN show “Parts Unknown,” which debuted April 14. He’s served as head judge of ABC’s cooking show “The Taste,” voiced a bastard chef on FX’s intergalactic animated comedy “Archer,” penned “Get JIRO!” a New York Timesbestselling graphic novel and kickstarted his own foodcentric publishing line via Ecco Press. Do we really need to mention the Emmywinning Travel Channel show “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations,” which ran from 2005-’12? Or the now-classic books — “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly,” “A Cook’s Tour: In Search of the Perfect Meal,” “The Nasty Bits” — that redefined America’s relationship with the culinary arts? If you like good food, strong drink, scathing sarcasm and foul language, Anthony Bourdain is your man. But since we couldn’t track Bourdain down for an interview in advance of his “Guts & Glory” speaking tour, we dreamed up a fictional Jacksonville episode of his Travel Channel show “The Layover,” which spends 36-48 whirlwind hours eating, drinking and savoring the tastiest side of various worldwide cities. These are real quotations from Bourdain conjoined randomly to some of our fair city’s

landmark local eateries. So don’t get too pissy about the details — if we actually got the man on the record about some of these places, it’d probably hurt a lot worse. 6:47 p.m. April 25, 13 Gypsies, Riverside “You’ve gotta be a fucking freak to aspire to better than mediocre. People want mediocre. People buy that parmesan in that little shaker because that’s what they want. If you gave them the real thing, they wouldn’t recognize it. They might even punish you for it.” 9:13 p.m. April 25, Orsay, Riverside “The whole template for the restaurant business pretty much demands [compromise] from the very beginning. From the minute you’re building your place, you’re compromising all the way. The conventional wisdom tells you that to run a restaurant any other way is insanity. The numbers are stacked against you even if you do everything right, and God help you if you try to do something new or audacious.” 4:06 p.m. April 26, Checker BBQ & Seafood, San Marco “The South is a cauldron of food. A lot of things that are missing from American food are completely front and center in the South. Chances are, any food you would identify as truly American, if it didn’t come directly from Europe, it started in the South.” 8:59 p.m. April 26, The Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro, Westside “Food can be a vessel for ‘love’ or contain the ‘soul’ of the cook who prepared it. You hear this all the time on shows like ‘Top Chef.’ A chef

will claim to cook with ‘love’ (a proclamation that I, as a judge, often found worrying, summoning, as it did, possibilities that the contestant had rubbed his knob around in the sauce). Again and again in food writing, we find simple dishes like boiled chicken or steamed root vegetables described as ‘soulful’ — the practitioner said to be cooking with ‘heart’ — to the point where the designation is nearly meaningless.” 10:22 p.m. April 26, Maza New American Cuisine, Atlantic Beach “There are actually people who come rolling out of culinary school who don’t see the Hilton or a cruise ship or a country club as a fantastic gig and understand that if they wanna be great, then they have to … go work for the best. Do what I didn’t do. Acknowledge the fact that you’re not going to make any money at all, you’re not going to get paid for two years, and go to Spain. … That’s a fucking awesome start.” 1:34 a.m. April 27, Third Street Diner, South Jax Beach “My diner memories were filled with delicious experiences. To me, the diner was a wonderland of food and also a reflection of the Greekification of the country. It was perfect if you were drunk or stoned, it was 1 a.m., and you were with your friends.” 2:11 p.m. April 28, Blue Bamboo, Southside “Chefs know that no matter how hard they try, no matter what they do, they will NEVER create a sauce better than the hot goo that comes squirting out of a prawn’s head after a short time on a griddle.” Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com APRIL 17-23, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 53

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I Am an Angry Old Man

But Lewis Black manages to turn frustrations into riotous rage LEWIS BLACK: THE RANT IS DUE 8 p.m. April 19 The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown Tickets: $41-$51 355-2787, floridatheatre.com

inger-pointing and ranting, comedian Lewis Black has a style all his own. His fits of comedic rage are often focused on politics or religion, but there are few topics he won’t address. Black has his own segment on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” called “Back in Black.” He’s been in movies and written four books. “I happened to be in the right place at the right time with a jackass running the country,” Black said about what brought him into the spotlight. Folio Weekly: You’re known for often cursing in your comedy. Has your audience ever been unprepared for your style? Lewis Black: People sometimes tell me, “I think you’re really funny. Why do you use those bad words?” Basically, my response is, “Well, fuck it.” The way I talk, I am funny that way. I am comfortable that way. The words are not used to offend or shock. Those are the words God gave us. God gave us? No. Those are the words that we were given to express anger, outrage and frustration. F.W.: Some have described your style as “comedic rage.” How would you describe it? L.B.: Frustration, irritation and irate optimism. I wake up every day thinking everything is going to be OK; by 11 o’clock, I realize that I am fucked again. F.W.: You’ve called yourself “America’s Foremost Commentator on Everything.” How so? L.B.: I didn’t say that. I would never fucking say that. Someone way back when — when I first started to be known — someone who did PR for me said that. Then it just becomes, and it sticks. I don’t consider myself the foremost commentator, I consider myself somebody who would yack about practically anything.

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F.W.: Is there any topic you don’t like commenting on? L.B.: I have done very little on abortion. It isn’t worth the time, the energy or the effort to make people laugh about it. Their opinions are so deeply rooted in their emotions. It’s

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chaos at the dinner table, for God’s sake; you don’t want to do it in front of 1,500 people. F.W.: Are there people in the audience who get offended by your comedic style? L.B.: When people get offended, it’s usually because they stop listening. They hear what they want to hear, and then they jump on you without hearing the whole thing. I was in Beaver Creek, Colo., and for the fi rst time, because it is not an easy subject to talk about at all, I brought up guns and violence. Before I said anything, somebody walked out. There are always going to be those people. F.W.: Do you still talk about gun control? L.B.: Well, I wouldn’t call it gun control. I think that’s what sets people off. The word “control” is what fucks things up. We aren’t trying to control. How do we deal with the fact that we have a ton of guns, and how do we go about making it safer with that many guns? I don’t think it’s that stupid of a thing to think about. F.W.: You’ve written several books. Is their humor similar to that of your character on stage? L.B.: The fi rst three were. Well, probably all of them. People don’t really come to me looking for career advice or romantic musings. F.W.: You’ve been in movies as well. Do you enjoy acting? L.B.: Yeah, I wish I had done a few more of those. It seems to me that they’ve chewed me up and spit me out already. I did three movies in a year, and since then, it’s been nothing. I’ve done a little work here and there. F.W.: You’ve been involved in autism-related charities. Did you do anything for National

Autism Awareness Day [April 2]? L.B.: Nothing. I didn’t really do anything today because I was hung over. I wouldn’t have known it was Autism Awareness Day. Now you have me feeling bad. I feel guilty. F.W.: Do you ever face hecklers while you’re on stage? L.B.: Mostly it’s drunk people who heckle now. I’ve had hecklers over the course of my career. The character of who I am up there, I try to be the most insane person in the room. You’ve got to be kind of stupid to go after the most insane person in the room. F.W.: Is there anyone suitable to run our country? L.B.: Anyone that wants to run is probably someone you don’t want to run. That has always been the point. I really can’t think of anyone. I would like someone who’s more interested in just getting things done and not worried about their legacy or agenda. I would like someone who can get everyone in a room and make it work. I am tired of what they think, what their fucking opinions are, how they use their facts and fucking figures. We don’t have time. We’re out of time for that nonsense. I’ve heard the argument over and over again. Do we need to tie them all to seats until they come to an agreement? Children. When I was a child, I thought, “Wow, what a collection of jackasses running this country.” Now I’m the adult and I go, “Wow, my adults are dumber than the adults when I was a kid.” At least back then, they got stuff done. But part of the reason I think they got stuff done was because they were drunks. Drunks work better together than those people who are hanging out at the gym. Amanda Long themail@folioweekly.com

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HABIJAX ANNIVERSARY GALA HabiJax celebrates its 25th anniversary with a gala 7 p.m. April 18 at Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown. Admission is $75. proceeds benefit HabiJax, building and renovating high quality affordable housing in Jacksonville. 798-4529. habijax.org EARTH DAY The 43rd anniversary of Earth Day and the 23rd anniversary of Earth Day Ecology Fair are held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20 at The Jacksonville Landing, Downtown. The free local festival helps folks learn about conservation, reducing energy and water use, preventing pollution and how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Arts and crafts stations, a bee presentation by Queen Bee Honey, Jacksonville Zoo demonstrations, a manatee obstacle course. and live music are also featured. LIBRARY RUMMAGE SALE The Friends of Jacksonville Public Library hold the sale 9 a.m.-noon April 20 at the bookstore at University Park Library, 3435 University Blvd. N., Arlington. Bookcases, carpets, file cabinets are available. Proceeds benefit Jacksonville’s public libraries. 891-7582. KATIE RIDE FOR LIFE The ninth annual Katie Ride For Life, to raise funds and awareness of organ and tissue donation, kicks off at 8 a.m. on April 20 with individual and team cyclists riding routes of 100, 62, 36 or 18 miles; plus an off-road and Family Fun Ride For questions, please call your advertising representative at and 260-9770. 5K and 10K walks, starting at Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Food and live music FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 are featured. Registration is $45 by April 19, $50 at the race. 491-0811. katierideforlife.org 041713 NECKBREATHERS POKER RUN The First Coast Laryngectomee Club second annual poker run starts registration at 9:30 a.m. April 20, kickstands up at Produced by KCv Checked by Sales Rep _ro Legion Post 88, 3662 Spring Park Rd., SUPPORT ASK FOR ACTION 10:30 a.m. at American Southside. A raffle, DJ Tom, Karaoke and live music by Lazy J & the 420 Band are featured. Proceeds benefit The First Coast Laryngectomee Club, which offers support for speech rehabilitation. 247-7944. CAREGIVERS EXPO This expo is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 20 at Hyatt Regency Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Dr., Northbank. Discussions from caregiving experts, free health screenings, and 90-plus community exhibitors are featured. Paula Span is the featured speaker. 407-6146. MOONLIGHT ON THE MARSH This black-tie, blue-jeans gala is held 6-9:30 p.m. April 20 along the west bank of the Guana River, 1288 Neck Road, Ponte Vedra. Dinner, a silent auction and music from JB Sessions Jazz Ensemble are featured. Tickets are $100. Proceeds benefit North Florida Land Trust for local land conservation. 285-7020. AUCTION GALA An auction gala is held 5-8 p.m. April 21 at St. Johns Golf & Country Club, 205 St. Johns Golf Dr., St. Augustine. A DJ and food are also featured. Proceeds benefit St. Augustine Public Montessori School. 940-3200. KIDNEY FOUNDATION WALK This fundraising walk to benefit the National Kidney Foundation is held 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 21 at The Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown. MOSH AFTER DARK Dr. Thomas Spelsberg, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, discusses “Racial Myths: What Does Our DNA Say?” 6 p.m. April 24 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank. Free. 396-6674 ext. 226. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE The 20th annual convention is held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 24 at Southpoint Marriott, 4670 Salisbury Road, Southside. Admission is $100; $50 for luncheon only. exchangeclubfamilycenter.com WORKFORCE SUMMIT First Coast Workforce Development Inc. holds this summit 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25 at University of North Florida’s University

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Center, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Del Boyette, of Boyette Strategic Advisors, is the featured speaker. A panel discusses “The New Future in Education and Workforce Development.” jaxusa.org COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows are Laser Magic 7 p.m., LaserOpolis 8 p.m., LaserRetro 9 p.m., Laser Vinyl 10 p.m. April 19 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Mike King, Tammerlin with MaryLou and Shoni appear April 20 at the market, under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, Downtown. Local and regional art and a farmers market are also featured 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. Free. 554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com FERNANDINA BEACH MARKETPLACE Fresh baked goods, organic vegetables and jellies, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. at North Seventh Street, Fernandina Beach, 557-8229, fernandinabeachmarketplace.com AMELIA FARMERS MARKET Farm-direct fruits and vegetables 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. at The Shops of Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, ameliafarmersmarket.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, 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 openair farmers market, held noon-4 p.m. every other Sun. at Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Rd. 607-9935.

POLITICS, BUSINESS

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB The organization meets 11:30 a.m. April 17 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. Admission is $20 for members, with lunch; $25 for nonmembers, with lunch. 396-5559. JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets at 4 p.m. April 18 in the Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville. 630-7306. coj.net

BOOKS & WRITING

RON WHITTINGTON Local suspense writer Whittington appears 5:30-7:20 p.m. April 22 for the Friends of the Library Book Fair, 1690 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Library.

COMEDY

LEWIS BLACK Acerbic comedian Black appears 7 p.m. April 19 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown. 3532787. ticketmaster.com DERAY DAVIS Chicago native Davis appears 8 p.m. April 18 and 8 and 10 p.m. April 19 and 20 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road (in Ramada Inn), Mandarin. Tickets are $25 and $30. Comedy Zone Showcase 8 p.m. April 17. 292-4242. comedyzone.com COMEDY CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE Michael Kosta appears 8:04 p.m. April 18 and 19 and 8:04 and 10:18 p.m. April 20 at the new club, 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 8, Southside. Tickets range from $6-$25. 646-4277. jacksonvillecomedy.com THE GYPSY COMEDY CLUB Rob Holloway and Red appear 8:30 p.m. April 19 and 20 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. THREE LAYERS COFFEEHOUSE Brian Foley hosts various comedians 7-8 p.m. every Sun. at Three Layers Café, 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791.

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

ECO GEEK & GEEZER SERIES Technology for environmental research for oyster restoration projects is discussed 3-4 p.m.

Cyclists, runners and walkers participate in the ninth annual Katie Ride for Life to raise funds and awareness of organ and tissue donation. The race begins at 8 a.m. April 20 at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach with individual and team cyclists riding routes of 100, 62, 36 or 18 miles; plus an off-road and Family Fun Ride and 5K and 10K walks.

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April 17 at GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Rd., South Ponte Vedra Beach. Free with paid entrance. gtmnerrecogeek.eventbrite.com 823-4500. JACKSONVILLE SHARKS The other hometown football team takes on the Iowa Barnstormers at 8 p.m. April 19 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $12-$133. 630-3900. ROLLERGIRLS DOUBLEHEADER The Jacksonville RollerGirls play a doubleheader 6 p.m. April 20 at University of North Florida’s Arena, 11852 UNF Dr., Southside. The New Jax City Rollers battle Alamo City Rollergirls at 6 p.m. and mens’ team Magic City Misfits vs Carolina Wrecking Balls at 8 p.m. Tickets are $11 in advance, $13 at the door; children 10 and younger are free. jacksonvillerollergirls.com TALBOT ISLANDS A park ranger discusses common species in the undeveloped barrier islands 2 p.m. April 20 at Ribault Club, Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road. Free. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org/littletalbotisland JACKSONVILLE SUNS The Suns return for a homestand against the Chattanooga Lookouts, 7:05 p.m. April 20 (Bark in the Park) at newly renamed Bragan Field, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Games continue 3:05 p.m. April 21 (Disabled Services Day, Kids Run the Bases) and 12:05 p.m. April 22 (Senior Citizens Day), 7:05 p.m. April 23 (Folio Weekly Fifty Cent Family Feast) and 1:05 p.m. April 24 (Businessperson’s Special). Come on out and cheer for your hometown team! Tickets are $7.50-$25.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com DINOTREK AND TIGERS New exhibits are open at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway. Lifelike animatronic “dinosaur” creatures are featured. Admission is $3 for members, $3.50 for nonmembers, plus Zoo admission. Zoo hours are extended until 6 p.m. weekends and holidays through Labor Day. Check out the new Land of the Tigers, too! 757-4463. jacksonvillezoo.org

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UPCOMING

ANTHONY BOURDAIN April 25, T-U Center 12TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL April 27, Tree Hill Nature Center ISLE OF EIGHT FLAGS SHRIMP FESTIVAL May 3-5, Fernandina Beach THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP May 6-12, TPC Sawgrass ST. JOHNS SUP RUSH June 8, Rudder Club of Jacksonville KEVIN JAMES June 9, The Florida Theatre

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MIRABAI DEVI International spiritual leader, teacher, author and channel for healing Devi discusses “By the Sea: A Journey To Freedom and Purpose” 2-6 p.m. April 20 at Ocean Yoga Center, 51 Pine St., Atlantic Beach. Admission is $40 in advance, $50 at the door. For reservations, go to bytheseajourneywithmirabaidevi.eventbrite.com FRIDAY NIGHT DRUM CIRCLE A drum circle is held 5:30 p.m. every Friday all summer at 18th Avenue North, Jax Beach, on the beach. meetup.com/jaxdrumcircle GEARS FOR YEARS Keep It Together Florida Inc. and St Johns County present this program, which collects bicycles for kids in need. They need donations — children’s bikes, spare parts, tire tubes, chains seats, handle bar grips, bike locks and new helmets — and volunteers to help refurbish bikes and help at the June giveaway. gearsforyears.org 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 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.

CLASSES & GROUPS

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Florida Native Plant Society, Ixia Chapter, meets 6:30 p.m. April 18 at Regency Square Library, 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville. Barbara Jackson discusses “Florida Native Wildflowers for the Four Seasons.” Admission is free. 655-2550. ixia.fnpschapters.org BEACH FITNESS The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Anastasia State Park and Friends of Anastasia offer a Beach Fitness Workshop 8-9:30 a.m. every Sat., from April 20-May 25 at Anastasia State Park, 1340A A1A S., St. Augustine. Fee is $60. To register, call 461-2035. floridastateparks.org SENIORS DANCE Seniors dance to a 3-piece band 7:30 p.m. every Mon. at Orange Park Senior Citizens Center, 414 Stowe Ave., Orange Park. $5 donation. 260-8061. YOUNG SURVIVORS Young Survivors Group (those diagnosed with cancer at a young age) meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Mon. each month at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, 5644 Colcord Ave. 722-3000 ext. 224 or email mail@ womenscenterofjax.org 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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Dining DINING GUIDE KEY

Average EntrĂŠe Cost: $ = Less than $8 $$ = $8-$14 $$$ = $15-$22 $$$$ = $23 & up = Beer, Wine = Full Bar đ?&#x2013;˘ = Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menu = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner *Bite Club Certified! = Restaurant hosted a free Folio Weekly Bite Club tasting. Join at fwbiteclub.com 2012 Best of Jax winner F = FW distribution spot

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE (Venues are in Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.)

29 SOUTH EATS 29 S. Third St., 277-7919. F In historic district, Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tue.-Sat.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sun. BARBERITOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 1519 Sadler Rd., 277-2505; 463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240. Southwestern fare, made-to-order burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BRETTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WATERWAY CAFĂ&#x2030; 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water in historic district, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood and aged beef. $$$ L D Daily BRIGHT MORNINGS 105 S. Third St., 491-1771. A small cafĂŠ hidden behind Amelia SanJon Gallery. $$ B R L Thur.-Tue. CAFE KARIBO 27 N. Third St., 277-5269. F In a historic building, family-owned spot serves homemade veggie burgers, fresh seafood, made-from-scratch desserts. Karibrew Pub. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat.; L Daily CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY COMPANY 1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663. F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins, pies; most breads without fat or sugar. $ B R L Daily DAVIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 802 Ash St., 310-6049. Fine-dining place serves New York strip, ribeye, Dover sole, Chilean sea bass. $$$ D Nightly FIREHOUSE SUBS 1978 S. Eighth St., 491-8095. Jacksonvillebased sub chain, founded by firefighters. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meals get a free fire hat. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL Owner Jon Walker 320 S. Eighth St., 321-0303. Sports bar fare: onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. $ L D Daily THE HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ 7 S. Third St., 321-0707. F Historic district spot has sandwiches, pulled pork, smoked turkey, ribs. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Mon.-Sat. JACK & DIANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 708 Centre St., 321-1444. F In a renovated 1887 shotgun home. Jambalaya, French toast, mac-n-cheese, vegan and vegetarian selections. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 1147 Amelia Plaza, 277-8782. Certified Angus steaks and fresh seafood all MSG-free. Sushi bar, teppanyaki grill. $$ D Tue.-Sun. KELLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COURTYARD CAFĂ&#x2030; 19 S. Third St., 432-8213. In historic district, family-owned-and-operated spot serves sandwiches, wraps, soups, vegetarian options and down-home favorites, like fried green tomatoes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. LULUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE 11 S. Seventh St., 432-8394. F Poâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;boys, seafood little plates served in a historic house. Fresh local seafood, Fernandina shrimp. Reservations recommended. $$ R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat. MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee, 225-3600. Locally owned and operated. Specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Drive-thru. $ B L Mon.-Sat. MOON RIVER PIZZA 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400. F See Riverside. 2012 BOJ winner. $ L D Mon.-Sat. MURRAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GRILLE 463852 E. S.R. 200/A1A, Yulee, 261-2727. Seafood, pastas and barbecue; hand-cut steaks, grouper Elizabeth and homemade Key lime pie. $ L D Daily THE MUSTARD SEED CAFĂ&#x2030; 833 TJ Courson Rd., 277-3141. Snail of Approval winner; casual organic eatery and juice bar in Nassau Health Foods has all-natural, organic items, smoothies, veggie juices, coffees and herbal teas. $$ B L Mon.-Sat. PEPPERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA 530 Centre St., 277-2011; 96096 Lofton Square Court, Yulee, 491-6955. F This casual, family-friendly restaurant features daily specials. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily PLAE 80 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island, 277-2132. Bite Club certified. In the Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the bistro style venue offers whole fried fish and duck breast, artistic dĂŠcor. $$$ D Nightly SALT, THE GRILL 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 491-6746. 2012 BOJ winner. Chef de Cuisine Richard Laughlin offers cuisine made with simple elements from the earth and sea in a contemporary coastal setting. $$$$ D Tue.-Sat. SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL 12 N. Front St., 277-3811. ICW

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Margie Hope (from left), Asia Baughman and Jesse Hillyer at M Shack in Atlantic Beach, display a fresh selection showcasing the M burger, fish sandwich and sunrise burger. Photo: Dennis Ho view from second-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al offer local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, poâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;boys and the original broiled cheese oysters. $$ L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652. F Oceanfront, Caribbean-style spot serves handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood, fried pickles. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; beachfront area, openair second floor and balcony. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711. F Oceanview dining, inside or out on the deck. Steaks, fresh fish, nightly specials; Sunday lobster special. $$ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily TASTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES 710 Centre St., 321-0409. F In historic district. Fresh meat, hand-cut fries, homemade sauces and soups and hand-spun shakes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily TIMOTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FRY SHAK 21 N. Third St., 310-6550. F Casual seafood place features fresh, local wild-caught shrimp, fish, oysters, blackboard specials. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily T-RAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BURGER STATION 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F 2012 BOJ winner. This spot in an old gas station is known for its blue plate specials. $ B L Mon.-Sat. WOODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-Q 474323 S.R. 200, 206-4046; 1482 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 259-5800. See Orange Park. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

AJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR & GRILL 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060. Burgers, wings. $$ L D Daily CLEOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE 2111 University Blvd. N., 800-2102. F Locally owned and operated. Southern fare in a family spot: fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, shrimp & grits, mac & cheese, gourmet desserts. $ L D Tue.-Sun. COTTENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-QUE 2048 Rogero Rd., 743-1233. Fred Cotten Jr. has been making pit-cooked barbecue for 25+ years. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily GRINDERS CAFE 10230 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 8 & 9, 725-2712. 20+ years of homestyle veggies, burgers, meatloaf, pork chops, seafood and desserts. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily THE HOT DOG SPOT & MORE 2771 Monument Rd., Ste. 32, Regency, 646-0050. Sausages, all-beef hot dogs, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, all cooked to order. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Daily KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 10055 Atlantic Blvd., 724-8883. Steak, filet mignon, lobster, shrimp, sushi, teppanyaki, traditional dishes. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 1301 Monument Rd., 724-5802. See Baymeadows. BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MILLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 9541 Regency Square Blvd. S., 720-0551. Fresh fish, specialty pastas, oysters, clams. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE MUDVILLE GRILLE 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 1, 722-0008. Family sports spot serves steaks, wings. $ L D Daily NEROâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAFĂ&#x2030; 3607 University Blvd. N., 743-3141. F Traditional Italian-style fare, nightly dinner specials, veal, seafood, pasta, New York-style pizzas. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly RACK â&#x20AC;&#x2122;EM UP BILLIARDS 1825 University Blvd. N., 745-0335. Cigar and hookah lounge has a full kitchen. $ D Nightly THE STEAKHOUSE AT GOLD CLUB 320 Gen. Doolittle Dr., 645-5500. F 2012 BOJ winner. Daily lunch and dinner specials, free happy hour buffet Thur. & Fri. $$$ L D Daily UNIVERSITY DINER 5959 Merrill Rd., 762-3433. Breakfast and lunch: meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. $$ B L Daily

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BAGEL LOVE 4114 Herschel St., 634-7253. F Bagels, sandwiches, subs, bakery items. $ B R L Daily BISCOTTIS 3556 St. Johns Ave., 387-2060. F 2012 BOJ winner. Innovative pizzas, dessert selection. $$$ B R L D Daily THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700. F Fresh seafood, steaks, chops, small plates in a casual place. Gluten-free entrĂŠes, oyster bar. Reservations recommended. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R Sun.; L Mon.-Sat., D Nightly BRICK RESTAURANT 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606. F

Soups, sandwiches, burgers, lamb chops, seafood entrees, veggie burger, desserts. $$$ L D Daily THE CASBAH CAFE 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966. F 2012 BOJ winner. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine on the patio or in hookah lounge. $$ L D Daily ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40, 388-4884. F Celebrating five years, the churrascaria features gauchos who carve the meat to your plate from serving tables. $$$ D Tue.-Sun. FLORIDA CREAMERY 3566 St. Johns Ave., 619-5386. Premium ice cream, waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes, Nathanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot dogs, Florida dĂŠcor. Low-fat, sugar-free items. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE FOX RESTAURANT 3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669. F Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare, homemade desserts. Breakfast all day; burgers, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE FRINGE EATERY 934 Edgewood Ave. S., 402-6446. Steampunk gallery and performance space serves soups, wraps, coffees and teas. $$ Tue.-Sun. GREEN MAN GOURMET 3543 St. Johns Ave., 384-0002. F Organic, natural products, spices, teas, salts. $ Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670. F 2012 BOJ winner. Southern blues kitchen has pulled pork, Carolina barbecue, chicken-fried steak, Delta fried catfish, hummus, shrimp & grits. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily ORSAY 3630 Park St., 381-0909. 2012 BOJ winner. French/ American bistro serves steak frites, mussels, Alsatian pork chops; local organic ingredients. $$$ R D Mon.-Sat. SAKE HOUSE #5 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 3620 St. Johns Ave., 388-5688. See Riverside. $$ L D Daily TERRA 4260 Herschel St., 388-9124. Comfy spot serves local, sustainable and world cuisine in a simple, creative style. Small plates, limited menu afternoons. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. TOM & BETTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311. F 40+ years; the car-themed menu has sandwiches, burgers, pot roast. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ANCIENT CITY SUBS 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207, 446-9988. F Owned-and-operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, St. Augustine-themed shop serves gourmet subs toasted, pressed or cold. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. BOWL OF PHO 9902 Old Baymeadows Rd., 646-4455. Vietnamese and Thai dishes of authentic ingredients, made fresh; egg rolls, grilled pork, chicken, lotus root salad, fried rice. Boba, too. $$ L D Daily BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3, 519-8000. F Family-owned-and-operated Italian place serves calzones, stromboli, brick-oven-baked pizza, subs, desserts. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DEERWOOD DELI & DINER 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd., 641-4877. F â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s-style diner serves burgers, Reubens, shakes, Coke floats. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily THE FIFTH ELEMENT 9485 Baymeadows Rd., 448-8265. F Authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese fare, lunch buffet of lamb, goat, chicken dishes, tandoori, biryani items. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily FIREHOUSE SUBS 8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 737-3473. See Amelia Island. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily IZZYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZERIA & SPORTS BAR Owner Javier Roldan 8206 Philips Hwy., 731-9797. Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, hot dogs and a variety of Italian dishes. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily GATORS DOCKSIDE 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500. Sportsthemed family restaurant serves grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily INDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777. F 2012 BOJ winner. Authentic Indian cuisine,

lunch buffet. Curry and vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly JIMMY JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 9971 Baymeadows Rd., 997-8818. See Beaches. $ L D Daily LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F 2012 BOJ winner. They pile subs high and serve â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em fast. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily LEMONGRASS 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd., 645-9911. F Thai cuisine; Chef Aphayasaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creations include crispy whole fish with pineapple curry reduction, and The Amazing. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN LEBANESE CUISINE 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd., 646-1881. F Bite Club certified. Owner Pierre Barakat offers authentic Lebanese cuisine, charcoal-grilled lamb kebab. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. MEDITERRANIA RESTAURANT 3877 Baymeadows Rd., 731-2898. Family-owned-and-operated Greek/Italian place serves fresh seafood, veal, lamb. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. F 2012 BOJ winner. Fresh, organic; vegetarian, vegan, raw food, gluten-free, sandwiches, deli, hot bar dishes, chopped salad bar, wraps, baked goods. Juice, smoothie & coffee bar. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily OMAHA STEAKHOUSE 9300 Baymeadows Rd., 739-6633. Bite Club certified. English tavern in Embassy Suites Hotel; center-cut beef, fresh seafood, sandwiches, signature 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. $$ L D Daily ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS 8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4, 733-0588. 2012 BOJ winner. Hot dogs with slaw, chili, cheese, onion sauce, sauerkraut; personal pizzas. $ L D Mon.-Sat. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506. F Traditional Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai, curries, seafood, noodles and soups. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. PIZZA PALACE 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 527-8649. F See San Marco. $$ L D Daily SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE 8133 Point Meadows Dr., 519-0509. F 2012 BOJ winner. 20+ beers on tap. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily STICKY FINGERS 8129 Point Meadows Way, 493-7427. F Memphis-style rib house smokes ribs, barbecue, rotisserie chicken over aged hickory wood. $$ L D Daily STONEWOOD GRILL TAVERN 3832 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3, 739-7206. See Beaches. $$ L D Daily THREE F(X) ICE CREAM & WAFFLES 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 6, 928-9559. Ice cream made-to-order. Milk: whole, soy, almond; toppings; in taiyaki Asian waffles. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B R L Daily TONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NY PIZZA & RESTAURANT 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 322-7051. Authentic New York pizza, pasta. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily VITOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3825 Baymeadows Rd., 737-9236. 2012 BOJ winner. Family-owned. Grouper Francesco, New York and Chicago style pizzas, surf-and-turf, rack of lamb. Tiramisu, cannoli. $$ L D Tue.-Sun.

BEACHES

(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.) A LA CARTE 331 First Ave. N., 241-2005. Authentic New England fare: Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab cake sandwich, shrimp basket, clam chowdah. $$ L Thur.-Tue. ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ANGIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBS 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. F Home of the original baked sub, hot or cold subs, fresh ingredients, for 25+ years; blue-ribbon iced tea. $ L D Daily BAGEL WORLD 2202 Third St. S., 246-9988. F 2012 BOJ winner. Cozy place has a breakfast special (eggs, ham and cheese), coffees and juices. $ B L Daily BEACH HUT CAFĂ&#x2030; 1281 Third St. S., 249-3516. F 25+ years. Breakfast all day; hot plate specials. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B R L Daily BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET 120 Third St. S., 444-8862. F Full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, daily fish specials and Philly cheesesteaks. Open-air upstairs deck. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BILLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOAT HOUSE GRILL 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771. F Local seafood, steaks, oysters and wings. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL 205 First St. N., 249-0083. This casual spot features American fare with a Caribbean soul. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun. BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 1266 Third St. S., 249-8704; 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 270-2666. F See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE 235 Eighth Ave. S., 241-2211. F Casual spot has baked goods, espressos, coffees; vegan and gluten-free options. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B R L Daily BUDDHA THAI BISTRO 301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444. F The proprietors are from Thailand, and every dish is made with fresh ingredients from tried-and-true recipes. $$ L D Daily BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS 1333 Third St. N., 242-8226. F 2012 BOJ winner. See Downtown. $ L D Daily CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA 127 First Ave. N., 249-3322.F 2012 BOJ winner. Chili rellenos, tamales, fajitas, enchiladas, fish tacos, fried ice cream. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly CASA MARIA 2429 Third St. S., 372-9000. F See Springfield. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

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ove enjoying your breakfast or lunch while peering into an open kitchen, using free Wi-Fi and leaving with a full stomach due to generous portions made with fresh ingredients? Then look no further than Uptown Market. Brought to you by the same owners as downtown hot spot Burrito Gallery, Uptown Market has created a name for itself in historic Springfield by serving breakfast and lunch daily and brunch on the weekends — in a clean, fresh, modern space. And the best news of all: Dinner service should be starting in late May. Peek into the open kitchen and watch as Chef Eddy Escriba whips up clever lunch specials that are posted to Facebook every morning. Lunch is 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and the specials change daily based on what’s fresh. One day you might find a bison burger with jalapeño havarti and bacon, while on another, you’ll see anything from Cajun catfish and sweet corn grits with Creole tomato sauce to Puerto Rican-style picadillo with ground beef, peppers, raisins, capers, potatoes and onions over rice. The menu is solid without being overly complicated. For breakfast, there’s brioche French toast, buttermilk pancakes, omelets, frittatas, eggs, crêpes and traditional breakfast specials like huevos rancheros, lox and bagel, and eggs Benedict. Insider tip: You can order a single fluffy buttermilk pancake if you desire. Best idea ever. (Well, that and those vitaminC-packed $10 bottomless mimosas on the weekends.) With butter and a side of maple syrup, these light, spongy pancakes are the stuff breakfast dreams are made of. That one pancake comes in handy when ordering the big-as-your-head breakfast burrito

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— eggs, chorizo sausage, home fries, cheddar cheese and salsa stuffed in an oversized flour tortilla — because I can hardly finish the burrito and an entire stack of pancakes. My pick is the “ranch eggs” or huevos rancheros. This traditional Latin American dish features crispy flour tortillas smothered with pinto beans, a fresh spicy tomato-based sauce, a dollop of sour cream, scallions, two eggs (complete with runny yolks) and creamy avocado slices — it keeps me full for hours. For lunch, the simple, healthy, grilled salmon salad is one of my go-to favorites. The fish is moist and perfectly cooked, served atop lettuce, olives, chickpeas, onions and tomatoes. I substitute Uptown’s lemon thyme vinaigrette (from the Greek salad) for the garlic vinaigrette, and I add artichoke hearts. Uptown’s ambience is open and laidback. It’s kid-friendly and group-friendly. There’s limited outdoor seating. Prices are reasonable, portions are generous — and I always leave full. Caron Streibich Folio Weekly Bite Club host biteclub@folioweekly.com

Uptown’s grilled salmon salad is simple and healthy: moist grilled fish atop colorful greens and veggies, with vinaigrette.

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CASA MARINA RESTAURANT 691 First St. N., 270-0025. Tapas, crab cakes, Kobe sliders, burgers, tacos. Penthouse Lounge. Verandah. oceanfront courtyard. $$$ R Tue.-Fri.; D Nightly CINOTTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAKERY, DELI & BOUTIQUE 1523 Penman Rd., 246-1728. Since 1964. Cakes, pies, breads, desserts, bagels, chicken salad, sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B R L Tue.-Sat. CRUISERS GRILL 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356. F 2012 BOJ winner. Locally owned & operated 15+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, award-winning cheddar fries. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily CULHANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595. Bite Club certified. Upscale Irish gastropub. Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie, corned beef. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R Sat./Sun.; D Tue.-Sun. D&LP SUBS 1409 Third St. S., 247-4700. Subs, gourmet salads, wings, pizza, pasta. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DAVINCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 469 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2001. Family-owned-and-operated. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL 2434 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. NASCAR-themed place has 365 varieties of wings, half-pound burgers, ribs, salads. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DWIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 1527 Penman Rd., 241-4496. Hand-rolled pasta, grilled vegetables. Owner/ Chef Dwight DeLude uses an exhibition kitchen. Reservations suggested. $$$$ D Tue.-Sat. EL POTRO 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910. Everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh and made-to-order. Daily specials, buffet. $ L D Daily ELEVEN SOUTH 216 11th Ave. S., 241-1112. New American eclectic cuisine, a mesquite grill and courtyard dining. $$$ L Tue.-Fri.; D Daily ELLENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KITCHEN 1824 S. Third St., Pablo Plaza, 246-1572. F Since 1962. Breakfast all day; sandwiches. $ B L Daily ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337. F Gastropub fare: soups, flatbreads, specialty sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly EUROPEAN STREET CAFĂ&#x2030; 922 Beach Blvd., 249-3001. F 130+ imported beers, 20 on tap. Classic Reuben, sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily EVAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GRILL BAR 610 Third St. S., 372-9484. F Evaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blends Greek and Italian, with American influences. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat. THE FISH COMPANY RESTAURANT 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach, 246-0123. F Bite Club certified. Oyster bar. Fresh local seafood, Mayport shrimp, oysters, crabs, lobster. Oyster Nights Tue. & Wed. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE HALF MOON RAW BAR 1289 Penman Rd., 372-0549. Oysters, shrimp, clams, crawfish, daily chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specials. And they open your oysters. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Sat. & Sun.; D Tue.-Fri. HOT DOG HUT 1439 Third St. S., 247-3641. F Dogs, sausages, burgers, beer-battered onion rings, fries. $ B L Daily ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 675 Third St. N., 247-4688. F Three areas: teppan or hibachi tables, sushi bar; Westernstyle seating. Tempura, teriyaki. Plum wine. $$ D Nightly JIMMY JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOURMET SANDWICHES 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, Atlantic Beach, 246-2033. F Gourmet subs, sandwiches since â&#x20AC;&#x2122;83. Fresh breads, meats, cheeses, dressings: Totally Tuna, J.J.B.L.T., Club Lulu. Friendly delivery. $ L D Daily JOSEPHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 30 Ocean Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 270-1122. F Familyowned-and-operated. Pasta, gourmet pizzas, veal. $$ L D Daily LILLIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COFFEE BAR 200 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-2922. F Locally roasted coffee, eggs, bagels, flatbreads, desserts. $$ B L D Daily KC CRAVE 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660. Chris Jones and Andy Viola offer American fusion: small plates, slow-roasted meats, creative toppings; Tap Room. $$$ R Sun.; D Tue.-Sat. LYNCHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB 514 N. First St., 249-5181. F Corned beef & cabbage, shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie, fish & chips. $$ L D Daily MARIOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AT THE BEACH 1830 Third St. N., 246-0005. Family-friendly spot has New York-style pizzas, stromboli, pasta, , veal, shrimp, vegetarian dishes. $$$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly MARLIN MOON GRILLE 1183 Beach Blvd., 372-4438. F In the old TacoLu. Fresh crab cakes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; owner Gary Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from the Eastern Shore â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and fresh-cut fries. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Wed.-Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600. F Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. Gourmet pizzas, hoagies. Mighty Meaty pizza to vegetarian Kosmic Karma. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily METRO DINER 1534 Third St. N., 853-6817. F 2012 BOJ winner. The upscale diner serves breakfast, plus meatloaf, chicken pot pie and homemade soups. $$ R B L Daily MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA RISTORANTE 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573. F Near-the-ocean eatery. 20+ years. Casual bistro fare: gourmet wood-fired pizzas, nightly specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. See Avondale. F 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MONKEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNCLE TAVERN 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070. F Burgers, sandwiches, seafood, wings. $ L D Daily M SHACK 299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2599. F Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. $$ L D Daily NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300. 2012

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BOJ winner. Dishes with a Caribbean flavor, overlooking the ICW. Tiki deck. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Wed.-Sun.; D Mon. & Tue. NORTH BEACH BISTRO 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105. Bite Club certified. Casual neighborhood eatery serves hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, tapas menu. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R Sun.; L D Daily NORTH BEACH FISH CAMP 100 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-3474. Oceanview roof-top bar. Creative Southern fare, fresh seafood and bread pudding. $$ L Wed.-Sun.; D Nightly OCEAN 60 RESTAURANT, WINE BAR & MARTINI ROOM 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060. 2012 BOJ winner. Continental cuisine, fresh seafood, dinner specials, seasonal menu. $$ D Mon.-Sat. PHILLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FINEST CHEESESTEAKS & PIZZA 1527 N. Third St., 241-7188. F Authentic Philly cheesesteaks made with Amorosoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bread and steaks flown direct from Philadelphia. The Ice Bar has 55 kinds of beer. $ L D Daily THE PIER CANTINA & SANDBAR 412 N. First St., 246-6454. Casual oceanfront place has a Mexican-influenced menu. Downstairs Sandbar. $$$ L D Daily POEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TAVERN 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637. F American gastropub. 50+ beers. Gourmet burgers, handcut French fries, fish tacos, Edgarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL 207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-7877. F 25+ years.Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. $$ L D Daily RENNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 592 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 273-3113. F Casual New York-style pizzeria has calzones, antipasto, parmigiana. By the slice or full pie. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINE & TAPAS 296 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach, 372-0052. F Locally owned and operated. 1,200+ fine wine, 200 bottled beers, 15 microbrewed drafts pair with tapas. $$ D Mon.-Sat. SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456. F 2012 BOJ winner. Signature tuna poke bowl, sushi, tacos, local fried shrimp, in an open-air space. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SEAFOOD KITCHEN 31 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach, 241-8470. 20+ years, no-frills atmosphere. Fresh local seafood. $ L D Daily SINGLETONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEAFOOD SHACK 4728 Ocean St., Mayport Village, 246-4442. F Casual spot by the Mayport ferry since the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s. Fried shrimp, blackened or grilled fish. Enclosed riverfront porch. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE 218 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 246-0881. F Beach-casual. Fresh fish, fish tacos, gumbo, Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly SMASHBURGER 630 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-2666. Do-it-yourself burgers and chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, sides and fries. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE 111 Beach Blvd., 482-1000. F 2012 BOJ winner. Sportsbar fare, 20+ beers on tap. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SOUPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON JACKSONVILLE 645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 387-9394. BOJ winner. Soups, sandwiches, seafood, vegetarian/vegan items. $ L D Daily STONEWOOD GRILL TAVERN 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 285-2311. Classic American menu. $$ L D Daily SUN DELI 1011 S. Third St., 270-1040. F 2012 BOJ winner. Reubens, corned beef, salami, liverwurst. Radical Side (tuna salad, egg salad, cheese) or 9.0 (Philly steak, cheese, chopped bacon, pepperoni, blackened seasoning). $ L D Mon.-Sat. TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-8226. F 2012 BOJ winner. In the old Homestead, Baja-style. Mexican fare: fish tacos, Bangin Shrimp, verde chicken tacos and fried cheese that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fried. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R Sat. & Sun.; L D Tue.-Fri. 3RD STREET DINER 223 Ninth Ave. S., 270-0080. F Greek/ American fare served Yankee style for 11+ years. A variety of quality, homestyle dishes: gyros, ribs, lamb, liver & onions. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily TOMO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1253 Penman Rd., 372-4369. F Fresh, authentic, upscale, Japanese-owned. Handmade sushi, hibachi grill items, homemade-style dishes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly WIPEOUTS GRILL 1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508. F Casual, beachy sports spot serves burgers, wings, fish tacos. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ZETA 131 First Ave. N., 372-0727. Brand-new place features tapas and sharing plates, flats, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Late-night upscale urban fusion. $$ L Sat. & Sun.; D Tue.-Sun.

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(Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) BENNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SANDWICH SHOP 121 W. Forsyth St., 634-1525. For 27 years, Bennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in an old bank vault â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has made everything from scratch. Favorites: taco salad, creamy potato soup. $ B L Mon.-Fri. BENNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STEAK & SEAFOOD Ste. 175, Jacksonville Landing, 301-1014. Continental cuisine. Signature dish: Filet Christian. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BIG PETEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OLD STYLE PIZZERIA 118 N. Julia St., 356-2680. All from scratch: pizza, calzones, baked ziti, wraps. Barbecue. $$ L D Mon.-Fri.

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NAME: Robert Goens RESTAURANT: Landshark CafĂŠ, 1728 Third St. N., Jax Beach BIRTHPLACE: Jacksonville

YEARS IN THE BIZ: 27

FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than mine): The Poms Signature Restaurant, Jacksonville FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Southern, Creole FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: White pepper, garlic, fresh herbs and seafood IDEAL MEAL: Ceviche, seared hanger steak with an oyster bordelaise, truffled parsnips and sugar snap peas WOULDNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Chocolate (allergic) MEMORABLE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE: Catering for 250 people alone INSIDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SECRET: If you put your heart into what you cook, the people will taste the love. CELEBRITY SIGHTING: A lot of rock stars have loved the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sharkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Guinness ice cream

BRAZILIAN CORNER 100 E. Forsyth St., 633-9028. Authentic fare: churrasco misto (steak & sausage), muqueca de peixe (fish in coconut milk), plus burgers, subs, paninis, sandwiches. Brazilian coffee. $ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BURRITO GALLERY & BAR 21 E. Adams St., 598-2922. F 2012 BOJ winner. Southwestern cuisine. Burritos: ginger teriyaki tofu and blackened mahi. $ L D Mon.-Sat. CAFĂ&#x2030; NOLA 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911. Museum of Contemporary Art. Shrimp & grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, desserts. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Thur. & ArtWalk CASA DORA 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282. F Owner/chef Sam Hamidi has served Italian fare for 35+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. CHOMP CHOMP 106 E. Adams St., 762-4667. F This spot has eats at moderate prices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most under $10. Chef-inspired street food: panko-crusted chicken, burgers, chinois tacos, bahn mi, barbecue. $ L Tue.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat. CURRENTS LOUNGE 225 E. Coastline Dr., Hyatt Regency, 634-4043. Appetizers, cafĂŠ fare, desserts. $$ B L D Daily DE REAL TING CAFĂ&#x2030; 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738. F Caribbean place features jerk or curried chicken, conch fritters, curried goat and oxtail. $ L Tue.-Fri.; D Fri. & Sat. EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS 225 E. Coastline Dr., 634-4579. See Arlington. $ B L Daily FIONN MACCOOLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB/RESTAURANT Ste. 176, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1547. 2012 BOJ winner. Casual fare in an uptown Irish atmosphere: fish and chips, Guinness lamb stew, black-and-tan brownies. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily INDOCHINE 21 E. Adams St., Ste. 200, 598-5303. 2012 BOJ winner. Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine; signature dishes are chicken Satay, soft shell crab, sticky rice. $$ L D Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE 830 N. Pearl St., 353-6388. For 56+ years, family-owned Jenkins Barbecue has served down-home barbecue. Drive-thru. $ L D Daily KOJA SUSHI Jacksonville Landing, 350-9911. F 2012 BOJ winner. Sushi, sashimi; Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine; hard-to-find items like baby octopus salad. $$ L D Daily LE SHEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOMESTYLE EATERY 119 W. Adams St., 354-5685. Southern and soul food: meat loaf, fried chicken, burgers, spaghetti, sides. $ L Mon.-Fri. NORTHSTAR PIZZA BAR & SUBSTATION 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451. Brick-oven-baked pizza, grinders, wings, cheesesteaks, sandwiches. 27 beers on tap. $ L D Mon.-Sat. OLIO MARKET 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100. F Made-fromscratch soups, sandwiches; they cure their own bacon and pickle their own pickles. $$ B R L Mon.-Fri. PHO A NOODLE BAR 117 W. Adams St., 353-0320. Authentic Vietnamese and Thai dishes: egg rolls, potstickers. Pho bowls: standard, vegan, pho tom yum, sukiyaki, kelp noodle substitute. Boba, teas, coffee. $ L Mon.-Fri. D Wed.-Sat. THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 4200, 791-9533, ext. 241. On Bank of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 42nd floor, this cafe offers a riverview. $$ L Mon.-Fri. TRELLISES RESTAURANT 225 E. Coastline Dr., Hyatt, 634-4540. American Ă la carte dining: original fresh seafood creations, regional dishes, buffet, breakfast. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily ZODIAC GRILL 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283. F Mediterranean and American favorites in a casual spot; panini, vegetarian. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. $ L Mon.-Fri.

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KANKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE/SUSHI BAR 2009 East-West Pkwy., 269-3003. Teppanyaki tables, sushi tables, sushi bar. Steaks and seafood. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

MERCURY MOON GRILL BAR 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999. F Wings, signature sandwiches, Philly cheesesteak, fried fish sandwich, half-pound Moon burger. $ D Nightly MOJO SMOKEHOUSE 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. F See Avondale. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily TAPS BAR & GRILL 1605 C.R. 220, 278-9421. F Burgers, sandwiches and entrees. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WHITEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FISH CAMP 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198. F Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun.; D Mon. YOUR PIE 1545 C.R. 220, Ste. 125, 379-9771. F Owner Mike Simsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concept: Choose from three doughs, nine sauces, seven cheeses and 40+ toppings and make your own pizza pie. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

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ABEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA GRILL 12192 Beach Blvd., 425-3983. Italian dishes, lasagna, parmigiana, pizza, subs, pasta, wings. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F Celebrating 20+ years and seven locations, Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers a selection of New York-style and gourmet pizzas, salads. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily AROY THAI FUSION Owner/Chef Vithoon Khamchareon 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 374-0161. Authentic Thai cuisine, pad Thai, Thai fried rice and traditional curry dishes. $$ L D Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly BITTER SWEET BAKERY & EATERY 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 29, 223-0457. Desserts, sandwiches, breakfast to-go. $$ B L Tue.-Sun. BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 3303 San Pablo Rd. S., 223-1391. F See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BRUCCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913. F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, desserts, family spot. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly CASTILLO DE MEXICO 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, 998-7006. F An extensive menu served in authentic Mexican dĂŠcor. Weekday lunch buffet. $$ L D Daily CLIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROCKIN BAR-N-GRILL 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162. F Burgers, wings, seafood, pizza, daily specials, handcut 12-ounce New York strip. $$ L D daily DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL 14286 Beach Blvd., 223-0115. See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily EL RANCHITO 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22, 992-4607. F Latin American cuisine: dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily FIRST WATCH 13470 Beach Blvd., 223-0909. French toast, egg dishes, pancakes, crepes, waffles, sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily FUJI SUSHI 13740 Beach Blvd., 992-8998. Fuji Sushi offers dine-in and take-out Japanese fare. $ L D Daily iPHO 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 330-0309. New, familyowned spot has curry dishes, noodle bowls, rare beef salad. Everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homemade-style. $ L D Tue.-Thur. JERRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS GRILLE 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766. F Hand-cut steaks, wings, burgers. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 39, 992-1666. F See San Marco. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F See Baymeadows. BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MAMA MIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 12220 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1122. Lunch specials. Veal, seafood, New York-style and Sicilian-style pizzas. $ L D Tue.-Sun. MAMBOS CUBAN CAFE & PIZZERIA 13770 Beach Blvd., Ste. 9, 374-2046. 2012 BOJ winner. Authentic ropa vieja, bistec, pollo, picadillo, lechon asada. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R L D daily

MARKER 32 14549 Beach Blvd., 223-1534. ICW view. American eclectic: fresh, local seafood, shrimp & Andouille fettuccini, broiled oysters, yellow fin tuna poke. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Mon.-Sat. MILANOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 21, 646-9119. Casual, family-owned. Homestyle Italian fare, New York-style pizzas, veal, baked dishes. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MILLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 3238 Hodges Blvd., 821-5687. See Arlington. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MVPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS GRILLE 12777 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, 221-1090. F Wings, burgers in a sporty atmosphere. $ L D Daily PEPPERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 1, 221-2300. F Casual, family-friendly place features daily specials. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402. F Authentic, fresh Mexican fare made from scratch. Daily specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SHANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RIB SHACK 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 992-0130. Burgers, pork, ribs, chicken tenders, wings, beans, fried okra, corn, collards, Brunswick stew. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SIENAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26, 220-9192. Italian cuisine: lasagna, calzones, stuffed shells, pizza and wraps. $$ L D Daily THAI ORCHID 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4, 683-1286. Authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients; pad Thai, Thai curry dishes and rice dishes. $$ L D Daily TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 223-6999. F Locally-owned-and-operated. Hand-tossed pizzas, wings, specialty wraps. $$ L D Tue.-Sun.; D Sun. & Mon. VINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & GRILL 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd., 647-6575. See Julington. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily XTREME WINGS 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 108, 220-9464. F Family sports grill has wings, burgers, sandwiches and wraps. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

BENITOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ITALIAN CAFE & PIZZERIA 155 Hampton Pt. Dr., 230-8292. Family spot. Authentic Italian cuisine, veal, seafood entrĂŠes, pasta, specialty pizzas. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BLACKSTONE GRILLE 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102, 287-0766. Modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistrostyle setting. $$$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 100 Bartram Oaks Walk, Fruit Cove, 287-7710. See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BRUCCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove, 287-8317. F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly CLARKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FISH CAMP 12903 Hood Landing Rd., 268-3474. F Gator, turtle, steak, ribs and daily all-you can-eat catfish dinners. Dine indoors, outdoors, or in a glass-enclosed room. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JENKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 2245 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 112, 826-1555. Familyowned-and-operated. Subs, New York-style pizzas, calzones, Italian dishes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE NEW ORLEANS CAFĂ&#x2030; 12760 San Jose Blvd., Julington Creek, 880-5155. Creole-style cafe. French bread poâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;boys, muffalattas. On Julington Creek. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun. PIZZA PALACE 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-2171. F See San Marco. $$ L D Daily TAPS BAR & GRILL 2220 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 314, 819-1554. F 50+ premium domestic, import beers on tap. Starters, burgers, sandwiches, entrees. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily VINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & GRILL 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103, 230-6966. F Hand-tossed New York- and Sicilian-style pizzas. Baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings, wraps. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108, 230-6688. F Fine dining; authentic cuisine, full sushi menu, curries, pad dishes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

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ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ATHENS CAFĂ&#x2030; 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199. Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), favorites, Greek beers. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. AW SHUCKS 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368. F Seafood place has an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings, pasta. Favorites: ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas, kabobs. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE 3057 Julington Creek Rd., 260-2722. F Fresh Maryland-style steamed blue crabs, crab legs, steamed or fried oysters. Covered deck; daily specials. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat. BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 12620 Bartram Park Blvd., 652-2989; 9820 San Jose Blvd., 268-2666. F See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20, 880-3313. F Authentic dishes: steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers, hot sandwiches. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat. BROOKLYN PIZZA 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211; 13820 St. Augustine Rd., Bartram Park, 880-0020. F Brooklyn Special is a favorite; calzones, white pizza, homestyle lasagna. $ L D Daily DON JUANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT 12373 San Jose Blvd., 268-8722. F Friendly, family-oriented service, with a touch of Old Mexico. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

ENZAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Landing, 268-4458. Family-owned place offers casual fine dining, Italian cuisine, veal, seafood. Daily specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Tue.-Sun. FIRST WATCH 11111 San Jose Blvd., 268-8331. See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily GIGIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT 3130 Hartley Rd., 694-4300. In the Ramada; prime rib and crab leg buffet Fri. and Sat., blue-jean brunch on Sun., daily breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner buffets. $$$ B R L D Daily HARMONIOUS MONKS 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30, 880-3040. F American steakhouse features a 9-ounce choice Angus center-cut filet with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-ounce burgers, ribs, wraps, sandwiches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. KANKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE/SUSHI BAR 11154 San Jose Blvd., 292-2400. Teppanyaki and sushi tables, sushi bar, steaks and seafood. $$ D Nightly KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, 288-7999. Fusion-style sushi place has oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu, Chilean sea bass. Sake. $$ L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN 11700 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175. F See San Marco. BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 674-2945. See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOSH 10950 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 36, 683-8346. Authentic Jewish deli has a full-service deli counter, Vienna Beef meats. Real New York water bagels, bread baked onsite, desserts. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Thur.-Sat.; B L Daily MAMA FUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASIAN HOUSE 11105 San Jose Blvd., 260-1727. MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine made to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai dishes. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily METRO DINER 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2012 BOJ winner. In a historic 1930s building, the upscale diner serves meatloaf, chicken pot pie, homemade soups. $$ R B L Daily MILLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19, 292-0003. See Arlington. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MONKEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNCLE TAVERN 10503 San Jose Blvd., 260-1349. F See Beaches. $ L D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950. F 2012 BOJ winner. Fresh, organic ingredients in vegetarian, vegan, raw food and gluten-free options, gourmet artisan sandwiches, deli and hot bar dishes, chopped salad bar, gluten-free baked goods. Juice, smoothie and coffee bar. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. PICASSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZERIA 10503 Blvd., 880-0811. F Hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, New York-style cheesecake, pasta. Fresh local seafood, steaks. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, 503-2230. See Orange Park. $$ L D Daily RACK EM UP BILLIARDS 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., Ste. 205, 262-4030. This cigar and hookah lounge has a full kitchen, subs. 200+ imported, domestic beers. $ D Nightly THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 683-3773. F Casual, family-friendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials, pasta dishes. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily RENNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 292-2300. F See Beaches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SONNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 12485 San Jose Blvd., 288-7928. F See Riverside. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily STEAMIN 9703 San Jose Blvd., 493-2020. New spot serves steamed hamburgers, hot dogs and chili, malts, shakes, floats, omelets, French toast. $ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily TANKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FAMILY BAR-B-Q 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23, 351-8265. F Owned and operated by the Tankersleys. Madefrom-scratch Southern-style fare. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Tue.-Sat. TIJUANA FLATS 13820 Old St. Augustine Rd., 262-0484. See Baymeadows. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily VINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & GRILL 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., 268-6660. F See Julington. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22, 288-1100. F Prepared-food department offers 80+ items; full-service and self-service hot bar, salad bar, soup bar, dessert bar; pizza, sushi and sandwich stations. $$ L D Daily WOODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-Q 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 46, 262-3955. F See Orange Park. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

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(Venues are in Orange Park unless otherwise noted.) ARONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 650 Park Ave., 269-1007. F Family-owned restaurant has eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 1765 Town Center Blvd., Eagle Harbor, 269-8870. See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL BAR 1940 Wells Rd., 215-4969. F Buffalo-style wings, 14 sauces (mild to better-be-ready blazinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;), wraps, burgers, ribs. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily CAMICAKES 1910 Wells Rd., 541-1099. Gourmet cupcakes: sweet potato, red velvet, mint chocolate and The Elvis, banana, peanut butter, chocolate frosting. $$ Daily DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL 1540 Wells Rd., 269-2122. F See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily FIREHOUSE SUBS 2285-B Kingsley Ave., 276-1537; 36B Blanding Blvd., 276-0701; 1581 C.R. 220, Ste. 115, 215-7302; 2640 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 210, Middleburg, 291-4411. See Amelia Island. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

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GATORS DOCKSIDE 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd., 425-6466. F Sports-themed family restaurant has grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE HILLTOP 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup. Homemade desserts. $$$ D Tue.-Sat. HOOTERS 1749 Wells Rd., 215-5858. F Wings, steamed shrimp, oysters, burgers, seafood, sandwiches. $$ L D Daily HURRICANE GRILL WINGS 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 1, 644-7315. See Avondale. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JERSEY MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBS 410 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 9, 272-0037. Wraps, subs, sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JIMMY JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 208 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 103, 272-6300. F See Beaches. $ L D Daily JOEY MOZZARELLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 930 Blanding Blvd., Ste. D, 579-4748. F Calzones, stromboli and lasagna are customer favorites; pizza pies available stuffed. BYOB. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 9734 Crosshill Blvd., Argyle, 908-4250; 2024 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776; 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100, 215-2223. See San Marco. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370; 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827; 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553; 1404 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-7789. F See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MILLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 1756 Wells Rd., Ste. A, 278-4600. See Arlington. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily NEW YORK BRICK OVEN PIZZA 2225-B C.R. 220, Middleburg, 278-1770. Hand-tossed pizza by the slice, stromboli, baked dinners. Homemade desserts; lunch specials. $$ L D Daily NIRVANA CAFĂ&#x2030; 1910 Wells Rd., 278-5880. F Sandwiches, homemade-style paninis, European specialties and freshsqueezed juices. $$ B L D Daily PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR 1930 Kingsley Ave., 276-9551. Family-owned-and-operated place has gourmet pizzas, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. Pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, ziti, calzone, linguini, ravioli. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA 2134 Park Ave., 264-6116. Family-owned-and-operated; pizzas made in coal-fired ovens. Espresso, cappuccino. $$ L D Daily RENNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 16, 771-7677. F See Beaches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE ROADHOUSE 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611. F Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas. 75+ import beers. $ L D Daily SONNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1976 Kingsley Ave., 272-4606. F See Riverside. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SWEET TOMATOES 1625 Wells Rd., 269-6116. Salad bar has four tossed salads, vegetables and deli items, pasta salads, dressings, soups, pizza and desserts. $ L D Daily TEXAS ROADHOUSE 550 Blanding Blvd., 213-1000. F Steaks, ribs, seafood and chops. Daily specials. $ L D Daily WOODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-Q 950 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, 272-1419. F Barbecue plates, barbecue salads and pulled pork sandwiches. All-you-can-eat specials. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

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619 OCEAN VIEW 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., 285-6198. Fresh seafood, steaks, nightly specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Wed.-Sun. ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 635 A1A N., 543-1494. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily AQUA GRILL 950 Sawgrass Village Dr., 285-3017. Fresh local seafood, aged prime steaks, vegetarian entrĂŠes. Climatecontrolled lakefront patio seating. $$$ L D Daily THE AUGUSTINE GRILLE 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-7777. Bite Club certified. Steaks, New York strip, lamb, lobster Napoleon, Hawaiian tuna. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly BOGEY GRILLE 150 Valley Circle, Ponte Vedra, 285-5524. Wings, quesadillas, chicken, burgers. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BRUCCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS 880 A1A, Ste. 8, 280-7677. F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly CAFFE ANDIAMO 500 Sawgrass Village Dr., 280-2299. Fresh seafood, veal, steak and pizza made in a copper wood-burning oven; daily specials. $$ L D Daily FOXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA DEN 4360 Palm Valley Rd., 285-1292. F Familyowned-and-operated. The Wedgie sandwich on a pizza crust, and sandwiches, pizzas, stromboli. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. JJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIBERTY BISTRO 330 A1A N., Ste. 209, 273-7980. Authentic French cuisine. The scratch kitchen has fresh soups, stocks, sauces and pastries. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, Ponte Vedra, 273-3993. F See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily LULUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WATERFRONT GRILLE 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-0139. F On the ICW, get there by land or water. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, burgers. Screened waterfront porch. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D daily MULLIGANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PUB 43 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-1506. F At Hilton Garden Inn. Favorites and Irish dishes. $$ D Nightly NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS 110 Championship Way, 273-3235. American, Continental fare, local seafood. $$$ L D Daily PALM VALLEY FISH CAMP 229 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-3200. F The Groshell family serves dishes made with fresh ingredients; daily specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun. PUSSERS BAR & GRILLE 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766. Bite Club certified. Caribbean cuisine and regional favorites:

Sushi Chef Raymond Lim shows off a plate including the avocado, cream cheese and shrimp tempura Monster Roll, and sashimi including salmon and white tuna. at Fusion Suhi in San Jose. Photo: Dennis Ho Jamaican grilled pork ribs, Trinidad smoked duck, lobster macaroni & cheese dinner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily RESTAURANT MEDURE 818 A1A N., 543-3797. Chef David Medure creates dishes and small plates. $$$ D Mon.-Sat. RUTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 814 A1A N., Ste. 103, 285-0014. BOJ winner. Midwestern custom-aged U.S. prime beef, fresh seafood, live Maine lobster. Reservations,. $$$$ D Nightly SUN DOG BREWING CO. 822 A1A N., Ste. 105, 686-1852. F Lobster dip, turkey-bacon-and-brie sandwich, char-grilled meatloaf sandwich. $$-$$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R Sun.; L D Wed.-Sun. TABLE 1 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515. Upscale, casual restaurant offers appetizers, entrĂŠes. $$$ L D Daily WOK N ROLL 3791 Palm Valley Rd., Ste. 203, 543-7666. Authentic Chinese cuisine. $ L D Daily WOODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-Q 226 Solana Rd., Ste. 1, 280-1110. F See Orange Park. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE

(Venues are in Riverside unless otherwise noted.) 13 GYPSIES 887 Stockton St., 389-0330. 2012 BOJ winner. Mediterranean peasant cuisine updated for American tastes: tapas, blackened octopus, coconut mango curry chicken. $$ L D Tue.-Sat. ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, Five Points, 388-8384. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT 1534 Oak St., 355-3793. American favorites with a Southern twist, locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop bar. $$$ R Sat. & Sun.; L Daily; D Mon.-Sat. BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS Chief Coffee Guru & Operations Manager Zack Burnett 869 Stockton Street, Stes. 1 & 2, 855-1181. F 2012 BOJ winner. Bold Bean features organic and fair trade coffees. $ B L Daily BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 5229 Jammes Rd., Westside, 772-0050; 705 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 783-1404. F See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily CARMINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIE HOUSE 2677 Forbes St., 387-1400. F Pizza by the slice, classic Italian dishes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; calzone, stromboli, subs, panini. Craft beers, microbrews. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily COOL MOOSE CAFE & BISTRO 2708 Park St., 381-4242. F New England-style cafĂŠ. Full breakfast menu, classic sandwiches, wraps and soups. Gourmet coffee. $$ R L D Tue.-Sun. COZY TEA CAFE 1023 Park St., Five Points, 329-3964. Lunch and afternoon tea has scones, soups, teas. Indian nights Fri. and Sat. $ L Mon.-Sat. CRAZY EGG 954 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 524-8711. Burgers, sandwiches, steaks, prime rib, pork chops, shrimp & grits, specials; of fresh, local, organic ingredients. $ B L D Wed.-Fri.; B L Sat.-Tue. DERBY ON PARK 1068 Park St., 379-3343. Michael Williams and Zack Nettles offer burgers, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, fish & chips, meatloaf. $$-$$$ L D Tue.-Sun., R Sat. & Sun. DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL 5972 San Juan Ave., Westside, 693-9258. See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DOMO CREPES ETC. 813 Lomax St., 619-2540. Cappuccino, crepes, soups and flatbreads. $$ B L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFĂ&#x2030; 2753 Park St., 384-9999. F See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET Deli Supervisor Nicole Gurgiolo 2007 Park St., 384-4474. F The juice bar uses certified organic fruits and vegetables. Artisanal cheeses, craft and imported beers, organic wines, organic produce, meats, vitamins and herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches, and raw, vegan items. $ B L D Daily GATORS BBQ 8083 Baymar St., Westside, 683-4941. F Award-winning barbecue pork, chicken, ribs, turkey and

sausage. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. GATORS DOCKSIDE 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. F Sports-themed family place serves grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET 2005 Park St., Ste. 1, 381-9394. F Traditional Mediterranean fare: fresh hummus, baba ghannoush, gyros. Hookahs. $ L D Mon.-Sat. JERSEY MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBS 1615 Hendricks Ave., Riverside, 399-5006. See Orange Park. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JIMMY JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 630 Park St., 400-6688. See Beaches. $ L D Daily JOHNNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DELI 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Breakfast; grilled wraps, gyros, grilled chicken salad. $ B L Mon.-Sat. KICKBACKS GASTROPUB 910 King St., 388-9551. F 2012 BOJ winner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner 20 hours a day; more than 655 bottled beers, 84 on tap. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794; 7859 Normandy, 781-7600; 5733 Roosevelt, 446-9500; 8102 Blanding, 779-1933; 6331 Roosevelt, Ste. 6, NAS Jax, 854-0057. F See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MONROEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q 4838 Hwy. Ave., Westside, 389-5551. Wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey, ribs. Homestyle sides: green beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese and collards. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Mon.-Sat.; D Thur. & Fri. MOON RIVER PIZZA 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 389-4442. F 2012 BOJ winner. Northern-style pizzas, 20+ toppings, served by the pie or the slice. $ L D Mon.-Sat. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434. F Southwestern dishes: fresh fish tacos and chicken enchiladas. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;BROTHERS IRISH PUB 1521 Margaret St., 854-9300. F Traditional Irish fare: shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-n-cheese and fish-n-chips. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily PELEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WOOD FIRE 2665 Park St., 232-8545. Chef Micah Windham uses a wood-fired oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with a modern twist. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R L D Daily PERARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2, Westside, 378-8131. Family-owned. Traditional fare, homemade sauces, lasagna, desserts. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #1 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 824 Lomax St., 301-1188. F Traditional Japanese cuisine, fresh sushi, sashimi, kiatsu, teriyaki and hibachi. $$ L D Daily THE SALTY FIG 901 King St., 337-0146. Gastropubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New American Southern fare: shrimp & grits, bourbon fig glazed quail, made with locally sourced produce, meats, seafood. $$ L D Daily SONNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1923 S. Lane Ave., 7860081; 4434 Blanding Blvd., 777-0730. Beef, pork, chicken, ribs cooked in a wood-fired pit; Vidalia onion rings, corn nuggets, beans, slaw. AYCE specials daily. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SOUPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON JACKSONVILLE 1526 King St., 387-9394. F See Beaches. 2012 BOJ winner. $ L D Daily SUMO SUSHI 2726 Park St., 388-8838. F Authentic Japanese dishes: entrees, sushi rolls, sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumplings), tobiko (flying fish roe). $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SUSHI CAFE 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888. F Sushi: Monster Roll, Jimmy Smith Roll, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll; hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. $$ L D Daily SWEET THEORY BAKING CO. 1243 King St., 387-1001. Small batch, all-natural, organic, allergy-friendly items made with no egg, dairy, soy or peanuts. Gluten-free options. $ Tue.-Sat. TAPA THAT 820 Lomax St., Five Points, 376-9911. Locally, organically grown ingredients; duck confit spring rolls, Cuban rice & beans cake. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat. TASTI D-LITE 1024 Park St., 900-3040. A gazillion flavors, in cones, cups, shakes and smoothies. $ Daily TREECUP CAFE 829 Riverside Ave., Cummer Museum, 356-6857. Lunch, locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks.$ L Tue.-Sun.

Dining TRES LECHES Owner/GM Eddie Sweda 869 Stockton St., 551-4375. F Quiches, empanadas, arepas, bocadillos, sandwiches, soups and baked goods; chocolate marquesa, Caribbean lime pie and tres leches. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat. TWO DOORS DOWN 436 Park St., 598-0032. F Hotcakes, omelets, burgers, sandwiches, chops, liver & onions, Southern fried chicken, desserts. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Mon.-Fri.

ST. AUGUSTINE

95 CORDOVA 95 Cordova St., 810-6810. In Casa Monica Hotel. The cuisine blends Moroccan, Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and European influences. $$$ R Sun.; B L D Daily A1A ALE WORKS 1 King St., 829-2977. F Two-story brew pub, Bridge of Lions view, has six kinds of beer and serves New World cuisine, inside or on the balcony. $$ L D Daily A1A BURRITO WORKS TACO SHOP 114 St. George St., 823-1229. Baja-style tacos, vegetarian bean burritos, fish tacos, hormone-free meats, homemade guacamole. $ L D Daily ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ANN Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;MALLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PUB 23 Orange St., 825-4040. F Sandwiches, soups. Porch dining. Irish beers on tap. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily AVILES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 32 Avenida Menendez, 829-9727. Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Progressive global cuisine. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily BACK 40 URBAN CAFĂ&#x2030; 40 S. Dixie Hwy., 824-0227. Caribbeanstyle wraps, upside-down chicken potpie, fresh, local seafood, in an 1896 building. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Sun.; L D Mon.-Sat. BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE 48 Spanish St., 547-2023. Historic downtown pub has burgers, sandwiches, shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie, bangers and mash. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BARNACLE BILLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 14 Castillo Dr., 824-3663. F Family spot has seafood, gator tail, steak, shrimp. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL 504 Geoffrey St., 547-2723. Fresh, local seafood, steaks, pasta. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 2420 U.S. 1 S., 794-9424. See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BORRILLOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & SUBS 88 San Marco Ave., 829-1133. F John Zappaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York-style spot serves subs, pasta dishes, and pizzas by the pie or slice. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D daily CARMELOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MARKETPLACE & PIZZERIA 146 King St., 494-6658. F 2012 BOJ winner. New York-style brick-ovenbaked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head meats and cheeses, stromboli, garlic herb wings. $$ L D Daily CASA MAYA 17 Hypolita St., 217-3039. Mayan fare, vegetarian and meat. Juice bar, daily specials. $$ B L D Wed.-Sun. CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR 6 Aviles St., 827-9055. Bite Club certified. Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts, light fare. $$ Daily CONCH HOUSE RESTAURANT 57 Comares Ave., 829-8646. Signature dishes: Cracker combo platter, St. Augustine fried shrimp. Tiki huts over Salt Run. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly CREEKSIDE DINERY 160 Nix Boatyard Rd., 829-6113. Beef, chicken, seafood, low-country cooking. Outdoor deck, fire pit. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly CRUISERS GRILL 3 St. George St., 824-6993. F 2012 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL 4010 U.S. 1 S., 547-2669. See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DOS COFFEE & WINE 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421. F Handcrafted pourovers, Covina Roastery beans. Pressed sandwiches, build-your-own cheese boards. $$ B L Daily FIREHOUSE SUBS 200 Cobblestone Dr., 819-1808; 2245 C.R. 210 W., 823-9914. See Amelia Island. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily FLAVORS EATERY 125-C King St., 824-4221. Quesadillas, pizza, smoothies. Indoor/outdoor dining. $ L D Mon.-Sat. FLORIDA CRACKER CAFĂ&#x2030; 81 St. George St., 829-0397. Scallops, shrimp, gator tail. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE FLORIDIAN 39 Cordova St., 829-0655. Southern fare, with fresh ingredients from area farms: fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack, grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. Vegetarian options. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily GAS FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT 9 Anastasia Blvd., Ste. C, 217-0326. F Fresh, local and homemade casual fare: meatloaf, veggie, traditional burgers, seafood, steaks, daily specials, desserts. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat. GYPSY CAB COMPANY 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244. F 2012 BOJ winner. Signature dish: Gypsy chicken; also seafood, tofu, duck and veal dishes. $$ R Sun.; L D Daily HARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765. F New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffĂŠe, shrimp. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE 8 Granada St., 824-7898. F Freshly baked items, coffees, sandwiches, Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. $ B L Daily THE KINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEAD BRITISH PUB 6460 U.S. 1 N., 823-9787. F Ann Dyke serves British draught beers and ciders in 20-ounce Imperial pints, plus Cornish pasties, fish & chips. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 155 Hampton Point Dr., 230-7879. See San Marco. 2012 BOJ winner.

$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE MANATEE CAFĂ&#x2030; 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, 826-0210. F Organic, vegetarian meals. Chef Cheryl Crosley has veggie omelets, tofu Reubens, miso, hummus and tabouli. $ B L Mon.-Sat. MEEHANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB SEAFOOD HOUSE 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923. F Burgers, seafood, raw bar, steak Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Dubliner chicken, Irish Benedict. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ Daily THE MILLTOP TAVERN 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329. F Homemade soups, sandwiches, daily specials. Dine under trees on two-story porch. $ L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ 5 Cordova St., 342-5264. F See Avondale. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MOJOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TACOS 551 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 829-1665. F Family-owned spot offers double-decker-style tacos, burritos. $ L D Daily NALUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TROPICAL TAKE-OUT 926 Santa Maria Blvd., 794-0405; 1020 Anastasia Blvd., 501-9592. F Fresh island-style beef, chicken, fish, vegetarian tacos, burritos. $ L D Daily NEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOUTHSIDE KITCHEN 2450 U.S. 1 S., 794-2088. F Casual islandy spot has Mediterranean dishes, tacos, shrimp & grits, vegetarian options. Drive-thru. $ L D Mon.-Sat. OUTBACK CRABSHACK 8155 C.R. 13 N., 522-0500. Crabs, shrimp, gator tail, conch fritters, steaks. $$ L D Daily PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111, 808-1818. F 2012 BOJ winner. Chef Mas Liu creates authentic sushi: Crazy Girl (shrimp tempura, asparagus, salmon); Mango Tango (salmon, crab, tuna, flying fish egg, mango sauce). Sake, sashimi. $$-$$$ L D Daily PIZZALLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 117 St. George St., 825-2627. F 2012 BOJ winner. Wings, pizza. $$ L D Daily PIZZALLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHIANTI ROOM 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100. Homemade Italian ristorante fare. $$ L D Daily THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFĂ&#x2030; 224 W. King St., 827-4499. F 2012 BOJ winner. Organic, vegan, vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus, milkshakes; made without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat. RAINTREE RESTAURANT 102 San Marco Ave., 824-7211. Steak and seafood. Reservations accepted. $$ D Nightly RHETTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIANO BAR & BRASSERIE 166 Hypolita St., 825-0502. Freshly made-to-order items include American espresso-rubbed filet, pistachio-crusted lamb chops. A petite menu is also offered. $$$$ D Tue.-Sun. SONNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1720 U.S. 1 S., 824-3220; 2720 S.R. 16, 824-3315. See Riverside. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS 25 Cuna St., 810-2400. Upscale contemporary Spanish place pairs tapas with wines. $$$ Daily WOODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-Q 135 Jenkins St., Ste. 106, 819-8880. See Orange Park. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily YOGURT MOTION 163 Palencia Village, Ste. 102, 610-2220. Non-dairy frozen yogurt (with no table sugar, lactose, chemicals or preservatives) in a variety of flavors. $ Daily

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

(Venues are in St. Augustine Beach unless otherwise noted.) A1A BURRITO WORKS TACO SHOP 671 A1A Beach Blvd., 217-7451. F See St. Augustine. $ L D Daily AMICI 1915B A1A S., 461-0102. F Family-owned-andoperated. Pasta, veal, steak, seafood. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily CAFE ATLANTICO 647 A1A Beach Blvd., 471-7332. Traditional, new dishes. Chef Paolo offers risotto alla pescatora: shrimp, scallops, shellfish in a cheese basket. $$$ D Nightly CAPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON THE WATER 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach, 824-8794. F Coastal cuisine: fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar. Boat access. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily FA CAFĂ&#x2030; 303 A1A Beach Blvd., 471-2006. F Daily specials: jerk fish and mango wrap. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun. THE GROOVE CAFE 134 Sea Grove Main St., 547-2740. Steaks, fresh local seafood. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun. HURRICANE GRILL WINGS 4225 S. A1A, Ste. 13, 471-7120. See Avondale. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JACKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BBQ 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100. Old-fashioned pit barbecue. Tiki bar, deck. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MANGO MANGOS 700 A1A Beach Blvd., 461-1077. Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp, fried plantains. Outdoor seating. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE ORIGINAL CAFE ELEVEN 501 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-9311. F Coffee drinks, vegetarian meals, Southern comfort dishes. $ B L D Daily PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, 461-1250. F Family-owned-and-operated. Local seafood, prime beef, lamb, pork, vegetarian. Artisan breads. $$ D Tue.-Sat. THE REEF 4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008. F Casual oceanfront place has fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and chef specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R Sun.; L D Daily SOUTH BEACH GRILL 45 Cubbedge Rd., Crescent Beach, 471-8700. Two-story beachy spot has casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. $ B L D Daily STEPHENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOUL FOOD 101 A1A S., Crescent Beach, 471-7000. Slow food made with fresh, local ingredients: fried perch with grits and fresh tomato. $ B L Tue.-Sat. SUNSET GRILLE 421 A1A Beach Blvd., 471-5555. Key Weststyle place serves fresh local seafood, steaks and sandwiches. Open-air counters. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

BAHAMA BREEZE 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031. Caribbean-inspired: lobster quesadillas, beef patties, Creole baked goat cheese, tropical drinks. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466. Classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta and flatbread sandwiches. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R L D Daily CANTINA LAREDO 10282 Bistro Dr., 997-6110. Authentic Mexican dishes, daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R L D Daily THE CAPITAL GRILLE 5197 Big Island Dr., 997-9233. Dryaged, hand-carved steaks, fresh seafood, with local, seasonal ingredients. 350 wines. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly FIREHOUSE SUBS 10261 River Marsh Dr., Ste. 131, 674-0536. See Amelia Island. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LIBRETTOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1, 402-8888. F Authentic NYC pizzeria has Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce; classics, calzone, desserts. $$ L D Daily MAGGIANOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LITTLE ITALY 10367 Midtown Pkwy., 380-4360. Italian-American fare, pasta, steaks, seafood, chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specials, desserts made in a scratch kitchen. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MIMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAFE 10209 River Coast Dr., 620-0660. Signature quiches, salads, sandwiches, chicken pot pie, beef bourguignon and roasted turkey breast are served in a French cottagethemed spot. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MITCHELLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FISH MARKET 5205 Big Island Dr., 645-3474. The changing menu has 180+ fresh items: cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon, kung pao calamari and seared rare salt-andpepper tuna. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily P.F. CHANGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 137, 641-3392. 2012 BOJ winner. Traditional chicken, duck, pork, beef, lamb dishes, vegetarian plates, gluten-free items. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE PITA PIT 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 5, 579-4930. See Beaches. $ B L D Daily RENNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, 565-1299. F See Beaches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #3 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 119, 996-2288. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily SEASONS 52 5096 Big Island Dr., 645-5252. Grill and wine bar has a seasonally changing menu. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SEASONS OF JAPAN 4413 Town Center Pkwy., 329-1067. Japanese and hibachi-style fare, sushi. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 10206 River Coast Dr., 997-6528. Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows, sushi. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WHISKY RIVER 4850 Big Island Dr., Ste. 3, 645-5571. F 2012 BOJ winner. Southern hospitality centers on burgers, hot wings, pizzas and pulled pork. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

SAN JOSE, LAKEWOOD, UNIVERSITY WEST

CRUISERS GRILL 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1, 737-2874. F See Beaches. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. F See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily EMPERORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GENTLEMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB Chef Jonathan Reap 4923 University Blvd. W., 739-6966. The upscale steakhouse features steaks, burgers, seafood and wings. $$ L D Daily FUSION SUSHI 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688. F Brand-new upscale sushi spot serves a wide variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki and kisatsu. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE 2025 Emerson St., 346-3770. Family-owned place serves down-home barbecue, smoky chicken, crinkle-cut French fries. Drive-thru. $ L D Daily MOJO BAR-B-QUE 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200. F See Avondale. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily SONNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 5097 University Blvd. W., 737-4906. See Riverside. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK, ST. NICHOLAS

BASIL THAI & SUSHI 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190. F 2012 BOJ winner. Sushi, Thai cuisine, ginger-infused salad, Pad Thai, curry dishes, ebi roll, sashimi, daily specials. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. bbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 1019 Hendricks Ave., 306-0100. F Changing selection of fine cheeses, espresso martinis. $$$ R L D Mon.-Sat. BEACH ROAD CHICKEN DINNERS 4132 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 398-7980. Since 1939. Fried chicken, okra, sweet corn nuggets, country-fried steak, gizzards and livers, peas, slaw, biscuits, cobbler, fish, shrimp. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun. BISTRO AIX 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949. F French- and Mediterranean-inspired fare in an urban-chic atmosphere. The menu changes seasonally. $$$ L D Daily BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 4907 Beach Blvd., 398-4248. F Slowcooked meats, sauces, for 60+ years. Baby back ribs, barbecue

salad and chicken breast sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily CHART HOUSE 1501 River Place Blvd., Southbank, 398-3353. Fresh fish, seafood and prime rib. $$$$ D Nightly CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD 3566 St. Augustine Rd., 398-9206. F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood, comfort food: Trailer Trash Special is a pulled-pork sandwich, 15 fried shrimp, fries and fried green tomatoes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. CURRENTS RIVERVIEW BISTRO 841 Prudential Dr., 306-9512. Breakfast, sandwiches, pizza, soups, quesadillas, burgers, cheesesteaks, daily hot entrĂŠe specials. $ B L Mon.-Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFĂ&#x2030; 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. F See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily FIREHOUSE SUBS 1949 San Marco Blvd., Ste. 1, 396-0001. See Amelia Island. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 737-7477. Diner fare: pancakes, sandwiches, burgers. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily THE GROTTO WINE & TAPAS BAR 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. 2012 BOJ winner. Tapas, cheese plates, empanadas, bruschettas, cheesecake. 60+ wines by the glass. $$$ Tue.-Sun. HAVANA-JAX CAFE/CUBA LIBRE BAR 2578 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 399-0609. F Bite Club certified. Cuban sandwiches in a clean, bright cafĂŠ. Black beans and rice, plantains, steaks, seafood, chicken and rice, roast pork. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily HIGHTIDE BURRITO COMPANY 1538 Hendricks Ave., 683-7396. F Locally-owned-and-operated. Salsas, marinades, tortillas, beef, pork, fish, burritos, tacos, tortas. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LA NOPALERA 1631 Hendricks Ave., 399-1768. F 2012 BOJ winner. Tamales, fajitas, pork tacos. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MAPLE STREET BISCUIT COMPANY 2004 San Marco Blvd., 398-1004. Pulled pork, fried chicken, bacon; goat cheese, dill pickles, pepper jelly, collards, fried eggs, on a fresh biscuit, sauces, gravies, dressings. $ B L Mon.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat. MATTHEWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922. Chef Matthew Medureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship restaurant offers fine dining in a refined, European-style atmosphere. Artfully presented cuisine, small plates. Reservations recommended. $$$$ D Mon.-Sat. METRO DINER 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701. F 2012 BOJ winner. Upscale diner serves meatloaf, chicken pot pie and homemade soups. $$ B R L Daily THE MUDVILLE GRILLE 3105 Beach Blvd., St. Nicholas Plaza, 398-4326. Family sports place; steaks, wings. $ L D Daily THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 1705 Hendricks Ave., 396-2250. F Homestyle plates, hummus, tabouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, Greek salad. $$ L D Mon.-Fri. PIZZA PALACE GM Hala Demetree 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815. F The family-owned restaurant serves homestyle cuisine: spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Outside dining. $$ L D Daily PULP 1962 San Marco Blvd., 396-9222. The juice bar has fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees, smoothies with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurts and granola. $ B L D Daily RUTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Crowne Plaza, Southbank, 396-6200. 2012 BOJ winner. Midwestern custom-aged U.S. prime beef, fresh seafood and live Maine lobster. Reservations suggested. $$$$ D Nightly SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 1478 Riverplace Blvd., Ste. 101, 306-2188. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily SAN MARCO DELI 1965 San Marco Blvd., 399-1306. F 2012 BOJ winner. Independently owned and operated. Grilled fish, turkey burgers, vegetarian options. $ B L Mon.-Sat. THE SOUTHERN GRILL 800 Flagler Ave., Southbank, 858-9800. Veggie platters, sandwiches, melts, wraps, omelets, egg combos and pancakes. $$$ B L Mon.-Sat. TAVERNA 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005. European cuisine influenced by the flavors of Italy and Spain. Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas, home-style pastas, entrĂŠes. $$$ D Sat. & Sun.; L D Tue.-Sun. VINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & GRILL 1430 San Marco Blvd., 683-2444. F See Julington. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ Daily

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favorites with international flair. $ L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFĂ&#x2030; 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. F SeeSales Beaches.Rep $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily _mp THE FLAME BROILER 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103, 6192786; 7159 Philips Hwy., 337-0007. F Healthy, inexpensive fast food with no transfats, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, beef, chicken, short ribs. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. GREEK ISLES CAFE 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 116, 564-2290. Authentic cuisine, breads, desserts, Italian dishes, seafood. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Mon.-Sat. III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 111, 928-9277. Classic steakhouse, with a savvy menu of USDA prime beef, seafood, local favorites. $$$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Mon.-Sat. JIMMY JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 11702 Beach Blvd., 642-8288; 7159 Philips Hwy., 400-6199; 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., 642-8188. See Beaches. $ L D Daily JOEY BROOKLYN FAMOUS PIZZERIA 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 107, 683-8737. Fresh dough , cheeses, meatsc toppings. Wings, Italian dishes. $$ B L D Daily JOHNNY ANGELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850. F â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s-style dĂŠcor. Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter, burgers and hand-dipped shakes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily LIME LEAF 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109, 645-8568. F Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, seared ahi tuna, crispy duck, mango sweet rice. $$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly MANGIA ITALIAN BISTRO & BAR 3210 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 551-3061. F Chef/owner Tonino DiBella offers authentic fine Italian dining: seafood, chicken, veal, steaks, pasta, New Yorkstyle pizza, desserts. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MONROEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q 10771 Beach Blvd., 996-7900. F Smoked meats: wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homestyle sides: green beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese and collards. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily NEWKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EXPRESS CAFE 9047 Southside Blvd., Ste. 1, 527-2402. F Sandwiches, salads, homemade-style ÂŠ 2013 dressings, California-style pizzas, desserts. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 7860 Gate Pkwy., Stes. 119122, 854-0485. F Sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SAKE SUSHI 8206 Philips Hwy., 647-6000. F Sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi, noodle soups. Popular rolls: Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue and Fat Boy. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999. F Local seafood, steaks, pizzas and awardwinning ales and lagers. $$ L D Daily SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811. F Gastropub pairs dishes with international wines, beers, craft, IPA brews. $$ L D Daily TASTE FOOD STUDIO 9726 Touchton Rd., 415-2992. High-end, high quality, scratch-made upscale dishes with a new twist on global cuisine, American favorites. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily TAVERNA YAMAS 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426. Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. Char-broiled meats, seafood and traditional Greek specialties, desserts. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily TILTED KILT PUB EATERY 9720 Deer Lake Court, 379-8612. Pub fare, wings, salmon and shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie. $$ L D Daily TOMBOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BACKPORCH BARBECUE 8929 Philips Hwy., 363-0990. F Southern comfort items, barbecue salad, full breakfast menu. $ B L Mon.-Sat. TOMMYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BRICK OVEN PIZZA 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2,

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BOSTONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace, 751-7499. F Bite Club certified. Pizzas, pasta, wings, burgers and steak. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily CASA MARIA 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104, 757-6411. F 2012 BOJ winner. Family-owned-and-operated. Authentic Mexican fare: fajitas, seafood dishes, hot sauces. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE 5945 New Kings Rd., 765-8515. For 56+ years, family-owned Jenkins has served barbecue. Drive-thru. $ L D Daily JOSEPHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 7316 N. Main St., 765-0335. F Family-owned-and-operated for 57 years. Pasta, gourmet pizzas and veal entrĂŠes. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. F See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE 1341 Airport Rd., 741-8722. F Locally-owned-and-operated. Choice steaks from the signature broiler, seafood, pasta dishes and Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly RENNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 117, 714-9210. F See Beaches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SALSARITAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FRESH CANTINA 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace, 696-4001. F Southwest fare made from scratch daily. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT 9716 Heckscher Dr., 251-2449. On the St. Johns. Seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta. Deck. Seafood buffet every Wed. $$ R Sun.; L D Daily SAVANNAH BISTRO 14670 Duval Rd., 741-4404. F Low Country Southern fare, with a twist of Mediterranean and French inspiration, crab cakes, New York strip, she crab soup and mahi mahi. At Crowne Plaza Airport. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily STICKY FINGERS 13150 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace, 309-7427. F Memphis-style rib house, ribs, barbecue and rotisserie-smoked chicken. $$ L D Daily THREE LAYERS CAFE 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791. F Desserts, pastries, light lunches, bistro salads. $ B L D Daily UPTOWN MARKET 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734. F Bite Club certified. Innovative breakfast and lunch dishes, deli selections. $$ B L Daily

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NewsNews of theof the Weird Weird My Xbox Knows Where I Was

Undocumented immigrant Jose Munoz, 25, thought he was ideal for President Barack Obama’s 2012 safe-harbor initiative for illegalentry children, since he’d been brought here by his undocumented parents before age 16, had no criminal record and had graduated from high school (with honors, even). Since then, though, he’s stayed home in Sheboygan, Wis., helping his family, doing odd jobs and, admittedly, playing video games and “vegging.” Living “in the shadows,” it was hard to prove the final legal criterion: that he’d lived here continuously since graduation (using government records, payroll sheets, utility bills, etc.). After initial failures to convince immigration officials, reported the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in March, Munoz’s lawyer succeeded by submitting Munoz’s Xbox Live records, documenting that his computer’s Wisconsin location had been accessing video games, day after day, for years.

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Thought-provoking Art

Australian dilettante David Walsh’s 2-yearold Museum of Old & New Art in Hobart is getting a rep for irreverence. Greg Taylor’s “My Beautiful Chair” exhibit invites a viewer to lie next to a lethal injection chair and experience a countdown, mimicking the time it takes for execution drugs to kill, then flashing “You Are Dead.”

Career-Ending Jobs for Runway Models

British “design engineer” Jess Eaton unveiled her second “high-fashion” collection in December at London’s White Gallery. It features supposedly elegant bridal wear made in part with roadkill, cat and alpaca fur, seagull wings and human bones.

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Among U.S. wars’ lingering costs are disability payments and compensation to veterans’ families, which can continue decades after fighting ends. An Associated Press analysis of federal payment records, released in March, even found two current recipients of Civil War benefits. Vietnam war payments are still about $22 billion a year; World War II, $5 billion; World War I, $20 million, and the 1898 SpanishAmerican war, about $1,700.

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Pouring Money into Outdated Airfields

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The Continuing Costs of Wars

Each year, Oklahoma is among states that get $150,000 federal grants to operate small, isolated airfields (one in southern Oklahoma is rarely used; it’s mostly passing pilots’ pit stop). The payments are from a 13-year-old congressional fund for about 80 similar airfields (no traffic, no planes kept onsite), described in a February Washington Post investigation as “ATM[s] shaped like [airports].” Congress no longer requires the money be spent on actual airports drawing the grants.

‘Free’ Car Has a Price

During the massive February Southern California manhunt for former Los Angeles cop Christopher Dorner, nervous-triggered LAPD officers riddled an SUV with bullets after mistakenly believing Dorner was inside. Instead there were two women, on their early-morning job as newspaper carriers, and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck famously promised them a new truck and arranged with a local dealership for a 2013 Ford F-150 ($32,560). However, the deal fell through in March when the women discovered that Beck’s “free” truck was hardly free. Rather, it would be taxable as a “donation,” reported on IRS Form 1099, perhaps costing them thousands of dollars.

Peeing Dog Might Piss Off Parents

Sculptor Richard Jackson introduced “Bad Dog,” part of his “Ain’t Painting a Pain” installation at California’s Orange County Museum, in February. Outside, to draw folks in, “Bad Dog’s” hind leg was cocked, with gallons of yellow paint being pumped on the building. “We’ll see how long it lasts,” he told the L.A. Times, “but you never know how people will react.” “Sometimes, people feel they should protect their children from

Some third-worlders eat dirt because they’re mentally ill or have no meaningful food. Diners at Tokyo’s upscale Ne Quittez Pas, though, eat it because it’s a trendy dish made by famed chef Toshio Tanabe. Among his courses are soil soup with dirty truffle flake, soil sorbet and “soil surprise” (a dirt-covered potato ball). Spoiler alert: It has a truffle center. Tanabe lightly precooks dirt and runs it through a sieve to eliminate crunchiness.

Impaired Officers Ready for Work

In some jurisdictions, a driver can be presumed impaired with a blood alcohol reading as low as .07 (and suggestively impaired at a reading below that), but according to a WMAQ-TV February investigation, some suburban Chicago police forces let officers work with their own readings as high as .05. While officers may be barred from driving at that level, they may not, by police union contract, be disciplined if they come to work with a reading that high.

Crock Pot Caper

In February, Arlington County, Va., police reported a Carlin Springs Road resident told cops someone came in her home and stole chicken from a simmering crock pot — but only chicken, leaving the vegetables. The report noted they had no suspects.

With This Ring, I Thee Shoot

Prison guard Alfredo Malespini III, 31, faces charges in Bradford, Pa., resulting from a marital dispute in March, when, presumably to make a point, he tried to remove his wedding ring by shooting it off. The ring stayed on; his finger was mangled. Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net APRIL 17-23, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 65

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Writer Oliver Burkeman has some advice for Aries folks: “When you assume your current preferences won’t alter, you’ll make bad decisions: embarking on a career or marriage, say, not with a view to its durability, but solely based on how it makes you feel now.” I’m definitely not predicting you’re about to make a bad decision. My warning here will derail any temptation you may have to make short-sighted moves. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Help from the invisible world is available now. You can’t use it, let alone tune in to it, if you don’t believe it exists. So if you’re sure reality consists of nothing more than what your senses reveal, temporarily suspend that belief. And if you’re someone who’s had direct experiences with blessings from an unseen realm, know the imminent delivery is different from what you’ve known. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In her book, “A Monster’s Notes,” Laurie Sheck describes nuances of the term “ghost” in German. A mediocre wine may be unghostly, she writes. A witty, lively person is “Rich in Ghostliness,” but a dull, blank type “has no ghost in him.” In this spirit, you have some fine ghostliness working in the weeks ahead. Part of your extra-special mojo is from creative engagement with energies resembling a more traditional definition of “ghost.” CANCER (June 21-July 22): A one-minute video commercial for Las Vegas’ The Cosmopolitan luxury resort shows an elegant woman at a sumptuous feast. She’s holding a dinner plate up to her face to lick its last delicious taste. The scene shifts to a well-dressed man down on all fours like a chair. A chic woman applies makeup while gazing into a shiny mirror-like surface of a high-heeled shoe. New scene: An old woman pats the butt of a handsome young stud with whom she’s slow-dancing. At the ad’s end, a catchphrase appears: “Just the right amount of wrong.” That’s your mantra next week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Albert Einstein published his General Theory of Relativity in 1916, with radical implications for theoretical physics, but was unproved until 1919. A British physicist verified its accuracy with evidence gathered during 2013 a solar eclipse. The London Times ran the headline “Revolution in Science: New Theory of the Universe, Newtonian Theories Overthrown.” The New York Times assigned a journalist to cover the revolution, but the guy was a sports reporter whose specialty was golf. His article was less than illuminating. The moral of the story? When big developments are underway, show up at full strength, all powers engaged. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Never to get lost is not to live,” writes Rebecca Solnit in her book “A Field Guide to Getting Lost.” In fact, she says, not knowing how to get lost is unhealthy. Consider these ideas. It does you good to be at least semi-lost. As you wander without a map or compass, you stumble upon important teachings. Put some thought into how you’re going to get lost. Don’t leave it to chance; be sure there’s a method in your madness. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In English, the idiom “low man on the totem pole” refers to one with the worst job or the least status, at the bottom

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of the hierarchy. That’s incorrect. The creators of the original totem poles were indigenous Pacific Northwest Native American tribes; for them, the figure at the bottom of the pole was the most important. I foresee the possibility of a similar situation arising in your sphere. Be alert for a misapprehension needing to be righted. What’s last may really be first. Something beneath or behind “more important” matters may get higher priority. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In his book “Karmic Traces,” Eliot Weinberger describes naked mole rats, animals that never leave underground tunnels. Usually, you have nothing in common with them, but in the days ahead, I hope there’s one resemblance. According to Weinberger, mole rats “change direction by somersaulting.” Metaphorically, this is an excellent strategy for you. No need to mope cautiously as you change course. No need to be fitful and full of doubt. Just spring into action with a cheery bounce, and move on with a renewed sense of purpose. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Famous philosopher John Searle made a witty dig about famous philosopher Jacques Derrida, saying he’s “the sort of philosopher who gives bullshit a bad name.” A fun task for next week is to do the opposite of what Derrida’s work does. Give bullshit a good name. How? Engage in creative verbal expressions to boost morale, propagate delight and lubricate worthwhile connections. Make up noble fictions more accurate and useful than the literal truth. Spread uplifting gossip to heal and invigorate. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “The ideal piano player is the one who wants to be the piano,” says a character in Thomas Bernhard’s novel “The Loser.” He adds: “I say to myself every day when I wake up, I want to be the Steinway, I want to be the Steinway itself.” Apply this to your situation. In other words, merge with the tool you want to master. Immerse yourself in the skill you’re working to perfect – disappear in it. In your imagination, be totally united with the thing, person or experience you desire. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “The trouble with our age is that it is all signpost and no destination,” said writer Louis Kronenberger. I’m concerned you may have fallen under the sway of this kind of myopia. A steady stream of useful tips and clues has appeared, but you missed some. Your longrange goals aren’t clear enough, so you don’t always recognize the significance of new revelations. The cure: In your imagination, create a vivid picture of your next big destination. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A group of bicyclists in Southern California challenged a blogger to a race. They said they could cover the 38.4 miles from North Hollywood to Long Beach faster on bikes than the blogger could by plane. They were right. Their trip took 1 hour, 34 minutes. The blogger had to drive to the airport, wait for the plane to depart, fly to another airport, then catch a cab to the designated destination. He arrived about an hour after the cyclists. Guess which of those two modes of travel is the preferred metaphor this week. The earthy, simple, stripped-down approach gets you where you need to go better than the big, elaborate, expensive method. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

WE TALKED AND SIGNED You: Blonde, glasses, buying roses for your daughter. Me: Long, blonde hair, chatty. Wrote my number on a scrap of paper, easy to lose. Would still like a drink with you while talking about Florida School for Deaf and Blind, or tell me that you’re involved? When: March 27. Where: Publix @ Roosevelt. #1222-0417 GORGEOUS UNDER A LIGHT Although upset, the light shined on your radiant skin illuminating a sight the world will never see again. I’m offering peace, love, assurance and protection. Signed: I Only See You. When: April 10. Where: The Guest Bedroom. #1221-0417 LIMPING AT THE DOG PARK I Saw U limping into the dog park, with unparalleled grace and beauty. In your hand a pink leash with the most noble and elegant dog I’ve ever seen. After the dog park, I encountered several “Bad Habits” with you. Since that fateful day I cannot get you off my mind. When: March 9. Where: Dogwood Park. #1220-0410 HANDSOME SMILE MADE MY DAY You: Medium height, dark hair, brown/tan shirt and shorts. Me: Long dark brown/auburn hair, blue top and jeans. Exchanged smiles in passing, at checkout and glances in the parking lot. Maybe next we can exchange hellos. When: April 6. Where: Orange Park Walmart. #1219-0410 SUBWAY BEAUTY You: Beautiful blonde bombshell, wearing your military uniform and with a friend. Me: Black slacks, black shoes, orange T-shirt. I really would like to go back and give you my number. Tell me what your friend was wearing and what branch of the service you’re in and we can go from there. When: March 29. Where: Oakleaf Subway. #1218-0410 BEHIND YOU CHECKING OUT Watched you check out at the register about 6 p.m. You paid half cash with a few single bills and used your card for the balance, then you made a joke with the cashier (what was the name on that card). Wish I would have asked your name. Me: bald and wearing a black shirt and a big smile. When: March 25. Where: Winn-Dixie. #1217-0403 HAIL TO THE CHIEF You: Standing with all your friends at the I Hope You’re a Doctor show. You were wearing a throwback Jacksonville Bulls shirt and some faded blue jeans. I see your face every time I hear Miami Tree on the radio. XOXO. When: Dec. 2012. Where: Riverside. #1216-0403 SEXY MOTORCYCLE MAN I can remember the roar of your bike as you crossed my line of sight. It’s so stuck in my head, can’t wait till next time we rendezvous! Happy birthday xoxo. When: March 24. Where: San Pablo. #1215-0403

pink rag of a suit; guess you made it! :) Take me for a drive in your yellow car sometime? I’ll make you a mint julep after. ;) When: Feb. 24. Where: Mezza Luna Restaurant. #1210-0320 DIAMOND IN THE SKY I saw you and knew I could wait this lifetime and the next to be with you. You’re worth the wait. Your smile, your touch, were created for me. You: Unforgettable. Me: A sincere first mate. When: March 10. Where: Museum. #1209-0320 EGYPTIAN PRINCESS ISU Natural Life Festival. You sat on the grass in front while Martin Sexton played. Slender, red patterned dress, straight raven black hair, a female friend with long blonde hair and a male friend sat to your left. Wanted to talk to you but had to leave early. Please tell me who you are! When: March 10. Where: Metro Park. #1208-0320 BEAUTIFUL SOUL You: Prettiest woman in the building. Me: Wearing an American flag vest. When I hear your laugh, I know heaven’s key. I want you to want me. I’ll even buy you a Hannah Montana Skateboard. Be my lady luck? When: March 5. Where: Dwight Yoakam concert @ The Florida Theatre. #1207-0320 I HELPED YOU AT RAM I’m the person in the knit dress who put a flyer in your backpack for you. I wanted to tell you how beautiful you are, but I was too shy. I hope you see this eventually. See you at next RAM? When: March 7. Where: Riverside Arts Market. #1206-0320 GASLIGHT ANTHEM SHOW You: Cute, dark hair, glasses, sweater. You stood by me during Gaslight’s set. Think I overheard you’re from Jax? Hope so! <3 Me: Leather jacket, black hair/bangs, red lipstick. Drunk girl by us kept flipping her hair, we laughed. Unfortunately, you left before we could talk after show. When: March 7. Where: The Masquerade, Atlanta. #1205-0320 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 saw your Bayside shirt, then caught your beautiful eyes as you walked from back, around corner. You smiled at me. Single? I hope. When: Feb. 23. Where: Burrito Gallery. #1204-0313 LIFEGUARD WITH SPARK You: Tall, sweaty, dirty blonde, fit man weightlifting 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 contacts; I felt a spark. Work on 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 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: 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 Street 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, hi-rise jeans. My 22nd birthday; ISU bustin moves; laughed aloud, more! We shared a moment over Sir MixALot. Me: Blonde, petite, all about you. 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 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: the really nice guy. When: Every day. Where: Willowbranch Park. #1193-0227 YOGI-BICYCLIST, BE MY VALENTINE? Early Valentine’s Day morning (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 paints; 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.

17 We met at Jax Beach, after a brief tour of Beach Blvd. You: Blue eyes, beautiful hair, genuine smile, wearing all black with a bird on your arm and your heart on your sleeve. I fell for you instantly. Me: Curvy, long untamed hair, also in all black, a kindred spirit. I’m in love with you. Let’s take another tour. When: Sept. 17, 2012. Where: Jax Beach. #1213-0327 SUN AND STARS OF APOLLO You tried to engage me at the bar but I shied away from the sun. Kitties are drawn to the light, though, even if you sing like a Creep. You had me at linguistics. I hope to be the moon of your life, shekh ma shierak anni. Will you accept a new TittyTat to play with? When: Feb. 22. Where: European Street San Marco. #1212-0327 YOU CAN BACK MY BAR Sexy bar back at Miranda Lambert concert. Delicious shaved red head with spider tattoo on neck. I was wearing cowboy boots, in pigtails, looking for a country boy. I want to ride on your big red tractor. When: March 16. Where: City Hall Pub. #1211-0327 LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS I saw you a few years ago, ready to ship out. Saw you again this weekend, wearing a glorious

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Backpage Editorial

Focus on What We Can Control

Is the superintendent’s parent academy the wrong approach?

on’t get me wrong. I support Duval County Superintendent Nikolai Vitti’s initiative to get more parents involved in public schools. I believe our schools would be a lot better if we had more constructive parental involvement. The thing is, schools should first control what they can control. As a schoolteacher, I have no control over whether parents are involved or not. If they read to their children or not, take an interest in them or not, or if they do the bare minimum of things they should do to be called a parent or not. Once a child leaves my classroom and then leaves the school, my control — and the district’s control — effectively come to an end. So, although I support Vitti’s plan for a parent academy, I think we need to deal with the issues in our schools first, the things we can control. We can address student accountability and curriculum issues, and I think those are the areas where we should concentrate. First, our schools must have discipline. We ignore discipline at our own peril. If you want evidence of this, just read the paper or listen to the news, because you can’t go more than a day or so without reading about some horrific act committed by a young person, a school age person. Furthermore, this is an area where we can nudge parents to get more involved. I think we can address this by having a multiple-offender rule. If a student gets three referrals, he or she should be suspended indefinitely until a parent comes in for a conference to discuss the behavior. The caveat: A parent could come in the same day for the conference and the student might not have to miss any school at all; but at three referrals, a student’s behavior really needs to be addressed by all concerned parties. For every subsequent referral, the student would be suspended indefinitely but could come back the very next day without missing any school — but only if

the parent shadows the child for the whole day. That means going to class, walking the halls, eating lunch, etc. I imagine in many households that would have to happen only once. If a student does miss school, that’s on the parent, not the school, because the parent didn’t follow through. Discipline is hard, but when we run from it or ignore it, we make things worse, not better. Discipline is something schools can control and it’s one of the most important lessons a student can learn. Sad to say, if some children don’t learn it at school, they won’t learn it anywhere. The next most important lesson students need to learn is how to have a good work ethic. Like discipline, some kids will learn this only at school. That’s why, when we destroy student accountability and push along kids who haven’t learned the skills and knowledge they need, we’re doing them a lifetime of disservice. We must change grade recovery and stop forcing teachers to push kids along whether they have the skills they need or not. Grade recovery should only be for the truly deserving, not for the students who don’t come to class, don’t make an effort or act up. Right now, many don’t think it matters how they act or what they do, because they know we’ll give them another bite of the apple through grade recovery. Teachers should no longer be told to watch their D and F grades. If teachers are cajoled into passing students who don’t deserve it, then we’ve taught them that having a good work ethic doesn’t matter. If they don’t learn this lesson at school, many will never learn it; quite frankly, a work ethic is probably the lesson they need to learn the most. Vitti should say that no longer will teachers be told what grades to give; instead, students should get the grades they deserve. Yes, this will lead to more students failing, so we must offer more summer school

opportunities. But, once again, we’ll be nudging parents to be parents by saying if the kids don’t go, they will repeat the year. I don’t like the prospect of kids failing a grade, but what I like even less is the prospect of kids going through life without the skills they need and without a work ethic. My last point: Schools can control curriculum. Not every child is going to go to college, but we must still prepare them to be successful citizens. This is why we must have multiple pathways to graduation. We cannot continue to shove all our children into a onesize-fits-all curriculum, regardless of their ability and aptitude, and then scratch our heads when some fall through the cracks. We need a college-ready curriculum, and every student needs to be taught the basics, but we must also have arts, skills and trade and technology curriculums, too. We need to meet the students where they are and engage their strengths to make school more interesting and relevant. Schools can control these things, and we should. This is where we should start — not with a parent academy, despite the fact that it looks good on paper. So, though I do support the superintendent’s parent academy idea, I think it’s like sprinkles on ice cream. Sure, it’s nice, but what enhancement is it really going to create? What parent who has abdicated his responsibility is suddenly going to think, “You know what? I can take this class on a random Thursday night and turn it around.” My guess is, not many. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try, but it should mean we first take care of the things for which schools are directly responsible. Chris Guerrieri

Guerrieri is a teacher who also writes a blog about education issues called Education Matters (jaxkidsmatter.blogspot.com).

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