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The wackest freestyle rapper at SXSW hails from Northeast Florida. p. 8

Artist Overstreet Ducasse kicks surreal paintings with a hip-hop vibe. p. 52

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Will backyard chickens finally come home to roost? p. 7

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EDITOR’S NOTE p. 4 MAIL Praise (amazingly) from both sides of the abortion debate. Plus readers respond to Anne Johnson’s “Life Sentences.” p. 5 NEWS Urban farming advocates want to bring backyard livestock to town. p. 7 Did Alvin Brown really intend to run for mayor — or Congress? p. 10 BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Jacksonville native Astronautalis gets rave reviews at SXSW. Plus Reggie Fullwood takes out a restraining order against his former political opponent. p. 8 SPORTSTALK Manny Ramirez’s retirement is just the latest gambit in a well-honed hustle. p. 11 KIDS DIRECTORY Enough camps, attractions and free events to keep the little monsters busy all summer long! p. 14 OUR PICKS Reasons to leave the house this week. p. 39

MOVIES Reviews of “Hanna” and “Your Highness.” p. 40 MUSIC Richard Thompson may be the greatest unknown treasure of his generation. Plus Jax Beach rockers DarkHorse Saloon make fast tracks onto the local music scene. p. 45 ARTS Overstreet Ducasse kicks surreal paintings with a hip-hop vibe. p. 52 EYE Folio Weekly’s Bite Club goes wine clubbing at Cellar 6 in St. Augustine. p. 65 BACKPAGE A Civil Rights activist killed in the struggle continues to offer inspiration 50 years later. p. 71 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 12 HAPPENINGS p. 55 DINING p. 58 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 66 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 67 I SAW U p. 68 CLASSIFIEDS p. 69

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Signs It’s Over T

he Jacksonville City Council made clear last week that there is one group they hold in the highest regard. No surprise: It’s not their constituents.

It is, instead, billboard giant Clear Channel, which lobbied the city feverishly to allow digital signs that scroll messages and change every 8 seconds. And won. In approving ordinance 2010-900 last Tuesday, the council delivered an almost audible slap to the hundreds of residents, neighborhood representatives and community organizations that begged for a more livable sign standard.

As many noted, there are plenty of places where the so-called “dwell time” for digital messages is far longer than the 8 seconds billboard lobbyists sought here — including Houston (5 minutes) and St. Johns County (2

... all line up on one issue,” he told the council.

“I hope my colleagues would respect that.”

Not so much. The bill’s sponsor, Councilman Dick Brown, doesn’t even seem to respect municipal boundaries. Brown, who conveniently lives in Neptune Beach — a separate municipality not governed by the city’s zoning code or the sign law he proposed — won’t personally be affected by the new rules. In fact, Neptune Beach specifically prohibits scrolling digital signs or sign messages that change more than every 24 hours. But Brown pressed for the bill anyway, insisting that people who’d “made investments” in expensive digital signs deserved to be able to exploit their capabilities to the hilt. (As one online reader commented in response to a Times-Union

The five councilmembers who actually heeded the wishes of voters deserve a shoutout, yes, but we don’t need to genuflect before them. Let’s be honest: all they did is what they were supposed to do. They listened to their constituents and voted accordingly.

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hours) — without “crippling” local businesses or rendering their signs “worthless.”

But the council ignored those observations, as it ignored the recommendation of the city’s Planning Commission and the unanimous opposition of all six of the city’s Citizen Planning Advisory Committees, and voted with the billboard companies. Indeed, the choice between resident and business interest, between the desires of the community and the demands of corporation, could not have been more plain. As Westside resident Rosanne Vernon noted during a final hearing on the bill, “Please listen to your constituents, and not Clear Channel.”

Haha. Well, at least there’s no confusion about where councilmembers’ loyalties lie.

Out of the 19-member council, just five voted with the people they all purport to represent — the people whose doors they banged on at dinnertime, in whose faces they waved elections signs, whose checks they accepted with greasy gratitude. The five who actually heeded the wishes of voters deserve a shoutout, yes — John Crescimbeni, Bill Bishop, Kevin Hyde, Glorious Johnson and Jack Webb — but we don’t need to genuflect before them. Let’s be honest: All they did is what they were supposed to do. They listened to their constituents and voted accordingly.

The real stunner is what the 14 other councilmembers did, or what the hell they thought they were doing, when they flipped off their constituents and cozied up with big business. In some 15 years of council-watching, I’ve seen few votes of such obviousness, so lacking in subtlety or less open to interpretation. As Crescimbeni noted during one meeting, the unanimity of opposition from CPACs was itself unprecedented.

“Never once have I seen every single CPAC

story on the issue, “So if I bought a whole bunch of illegal drugs, those drugs should be made legal so I don’t lose my ‘investment’?”)

Given the 5-14 vote, a mayoral veto would be an empty gesture, even if Mayor Peyton were inclined to step in (and his interest in all things governmental seems fairly tepid these days). But it’s possible, and inspiring to believe, that this latest, flagrant example of legislative arrogance may spark the fires of voter indignation. Already, there has been some discussion of a citizen-led ballot initiative to change the city’s charter to reflect what residents — not billboard companies — want. The last time council arrogance provoked this kind of ire among voters, it led to the 2000 tree protection amendment. Prior to that, voters in 1991 overwhelmingly supported a referendum setting term limits. And before that, a 1987 voter-approved charter amendment banned off-site advertising, aka billboards. Which are really at the center of last week’s debate, since the new scrolling/flashing sign rules will also apply to the giant TV-style billboards that the city recently approved (and which have begun popping up around town).

With any luck, voters won’t stop with a charter amendment about signs. As disgruntled residents streamed out of council chambers following last week’s decision, there was more than one call for a “recall” vote, and there could hardly be a more compelling justification. Elected to represent the people, 14 councilmembers failed to do so in spectacular fashion. Now that they’ve made clear that they have no connection to the people who put them in office, voters should by all means return the favor.

Anne Schindler themail@folioweekly.com

Life in the Trenches

I have to admit, Susan Cooper Eastman’s recent article (News, “Voices Against Choices,” April 5) was not as one-sided as I had expected. To be sure, it leans toward support of the abortionists, but it is almost fair. The single glaring omission, which usually occurs in these articles, is the lack of mention of the babies. The babies are why we stand in front of the clinics.

The babies have been abandoned by their parents who come in for the abortions.

The babies have been abandoned by the doctors who perform the abortions.

The babies have been abandoned by the families of the mothers who bring them in for abortions.

The babies have been abandoned by so many politicians and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Who will stand for the rights of the babies, if not us? I for one do not propose to tell a woman “what to do with her body,” which is usually the rally cry for abortionists. Except … when it has to do with the termination of the life of a defenseless, unborn child.

P.S.: Instead of details about the “pro’s” fingernails and the “anti’s” sequined visors, how about details on exactly how large and developed a 20-week-old child is in the womb, or how many mothers change their minds about their abortions once they’ve seen their (unborn) child on a sonogram?

P.S.S.: You give the contact information on the abortion clinic, but not the Right To Life organization. Is this fair andunbiased journalism?

Mike Devine Jacksonville via email

I just wanted to say thank you again for coming and spending a Saturday with me.

Your article has actually helped generate a bit of buzz. We found a new escort and I have had a few people stop by the clinic to lend their moral support. I felt you covered things beautifully and really captured the essence of what goes on outside and why this escort program is so important.

So thank you, thank you, a million times over, thanks!

Kelsea McLain A Women’s Clinic Jacksonville via email

Today I read your article about 40 Days for Life. Whether we agree on an issue or not, it is most important that we give respect to each other and always be truthful. I appreciate your reporting accurately our mission and am happy to have had the opportunity of meeting you in person. God bless you!

Trudy Perez-Poveda

Republican candidate, will be solidified by Hogan’s predictable actions.

On Wednesday, April 6, Police Union President Nelson Cuba appeared on a WJCT 89.9 radio program and assured Joe Public that Mr. Hogan has been vetted by the police union and gave acceptable answers. Cuba reiterated that Mr. Hogan was a man of his word, but if the Republican Party altered the police union’s bargaining agreement and current pension system, the union would cross the Republican Party.

Somehow, Cuba’s veiled threat is déjà vu from the current mayoral administration’s endorsement. Given the economic atmosphere nationally, recent actions by the Florida governor, House, Senate and Jacksonville’s

Hogan has voted against the Gator Bowl lease with Touchdown Jacksonville, against initial building of the I.M. Sulzbacher Center, against the school board building a performing arts middle school in LaVilla.

I am a Republican, and Hogan scares me.

City Council, it appears collective bargaining agreements, guaranteed pensions and early retirement plans are all on the budget-cutting review dinner table. Why would current Tea Party and conservative movements not give pause to our local police union president?

Cuba is sold that collective bargaining and pension reform are off the negotiating table with Hogan. Where can I get a transcript of that meeting?

Hogan has voted against acquiring and renovation of the St. James Building for City Hall, against the Arena, against the Gator Bowl lease with Touchdown Jacksonville, against initial building of the I.M. Sulzbacher Center, against the school board building a performing arts middle school in LaVilla.

He filed a bill exempting utility records from public review. Opposed increasing minority participation in city contracts for blackand female-owned companies. Testified as a character witness for a youth pastor three times accused and convicted of child pornography. Voted to raise the retirement age up five additional years to enhance the police pension plan. Voted with the minority (4-15) against former Mayor Ed Austin’s budget to hire 50 new police officers.

Nelson Cuba must come to terms with a fact that both Joe Public and Mike Hogan believe: A leopard does not change his spots. I am a Republican, and Hogan scares me.

Mike Williams Baymeadows via email

Mike Hogan’s Union Dues

I am convinced that within the first term of now-mayoral candidate Mike Hogan, a shift of voting blocs from public employee unions, who have traditionally endorsed the local

Profile in Courage

Anne Johnson’s courageous article brings it all home for the rest of us (Backpage Editorial,

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“Life Sentences,” April 5, bit.ly/fS0Lli). Her situation has some small advantage. She now has time to say “I love you” where needed, to say “goodbye,” to connect with friends from long ago, and to thank those who helped. And, most hard of all, to say “I forgive you” to those who hurt.

Carrol Wolverton via email

Anne Johnson was my one and only mentor.

The last time she and I spoke was some years ago when she was editing the Jax Biz Journal.

She had an opening, which had me for a moment pondering a move back to Florida. At another point before this, when I did do a stint

Anne Johnson defined for me as a college student what a strong, uncompromising female journalist should be (and what a strong yet giving and honest woman should be). back in the Sunshine State, I had written for her Florida Caregiver publication.

Prior to finally putting down roots here in Massachusetts, my now husband and I would get together with Anne and her talented art-designer husband, John, in Jax whenever we could. I remember many fond hangs and definitely miss them.

Weirdly, just two weeks ago, when I was conducting a performance review with one of my own reporters in our N.Y. office, I told her about Anne and how, as my mentor, she played a huge hand — if not the main one — in launching my journalism career.

As well, I explained that Anne defined for me as a college student what a strong, uncompromising female journalist should be (and what a strong yet giving and honest woman should be). It was in this telling of the influence that Anne had on me as both a professional and a person that I was trying to convey to this promising reporter that I would help her hone her own craft and grow her career in whatever ways I could … just as Anne had for me. I was fortunate that Anne and I became friends, sharing a great many thoughtful, funny, silly, sometimes deep and always relevant discussions during our hangs.

My only misfortune and mistake was allowing the physical distance between Massachusetts and Florida dictate another between Anne and me.

My mom, who still lives in Jax, sent me a copy of Folio Weekly’s April Backpage authored

by Anne. I hope to get back in touch with her.

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Amanda Searle, president of Sustainable Springfield, hopes the city will allow everyone to get their goat.

Chicken Coup

Urban farming advocates want to bring backyard livestock to town

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or breakfast last Monday, Amanda Searle enjoyed a slice of soft chevre sweetened with a dollop of honey. The source for the breakfast was not her local grocery store or specialty shop, but a pair of La Mancha goats that Searle keeps in the backyard of her Springfield home.

She’s been milking Joi and Maggie daily for her family’s milk supply since last summer, and begun making goat’s milk ice cream, ricotta, mozzarella and chevre cheeses, with plans to begin making hard cheese by fall.

She also gathers eggs from a brood of eight hens (including Ameraucana chickens that lay blue and green shaded eggs) named Wendy,

Searle’s backyard farm may sound rather pastoral; in fact, it’s a guerilla operation.

Meredith, Samantha, Maxine, Naudia, Bertha, Charlie and Parker. They each lay a half-dozen eggs roughly every 24 hours.

Searle’s backyard farm may sound rather pastoral; in fact, it’s a guerilla operation. The city of Jacksonville prohibits the keeping of poultry and livestock outside of agricultural and rural residential zoning districts. In urban neighborhoods like Searle’s, only domesticated pet animals are allowed.

Searle is hoping to change that. She plans to ask the city to change its zoning code to allow residents to keep two female goats and up to four hens in residential neighborhoods, with a permit. She has posted a petition online and is hoping to gather 10,000 signatures for it before presenting it to City Council President Jack Webb. Searle hopes the city will ultimately develop an Urban Food Zoning Code that

specifically addresses farmers markets, community gardens and backyard farmers.

Asked what he thought of backyard chickens in residential neighborhoods, Webb’s initial reaction was to laugh out loud. “How about llamas?” he asks. But after thinking about the idea for a moment, Webb says the idea deserved a vetting. He agrees it might make sense in urban “food deserts” — areas where fresh, wholesome food isn’t available.

“The result is that everybody is dependent on fast food,” he says. “The downside of urbanity is morbid obesity.”

In other parts of the country, the backyard farm movement is fairly well entrenched.

Just last week, it was featured on NBC’s “Today Show” and has been the subject of articles in such tame publications as Sunset Magazine (“The chicken coop is the new doghouse,” January 2011) and Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine (“Backyard Bounty,” April 2011). Over the past few years, Kansas City and Columbus, Mo., have changed their ordinances to allow backyard poultry, and it’s now legal to keep chickens in Seattle, Portland, New York City, Brooklyn, Chicago, Dallas and Ft. Collins, Colorado.

Some articles attribute the trend to the bad economy, explaining that people keep chickens to save what they’d spend on eggs.

But Searle says her interest grew out of her commitment to eating locally produced fare.

She’s president of Sustainable Springfield, a group operating a community garden, with 20 raised beds on Laura Street, including a grape arbor and a community orchard with fig, apple, peach and plum trees. Searle says that none of her neighbors have complained about her livestock. They even drop off empty egg cartons so she can share her hens’ bounty with them.

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Freestylin’, Profilin’ Jacksonville native Astronautalis (aka Andy Bothwell, now a Seattle resident) got a powerful nod from The Stranger, one of Seattle’s alternative newsweeklies. In a review of his freestyle performance at SXSW, writer Grant Brissey noted he chose to skip Wu-Tang to see the Astronautalis show, and didn’t regret the choice.

“Andy Bothwell delivers like FedEx could only dream of,” wrote Brissey of what he called “an absolutely electrifying set … He freestyles seamlessly, measure after measure, before breaking into a chorus that sounds like a hybrid of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits. Without question, this is a man to watch.”

Check out a live freestyle Astronautalis jam at bit.ly/hKyyxF.

of people keeping livestock in Jacksonville neighborhoods. But then he questions why no one had approached him about the idea. He says he supports community gardens, but he’d want to know if backyard goats and chickens present any environmental or health concerns.

He mentions that there’s a problem right now in Talleyrand with a band of aggressive roosters attacking neighborhood children.

(Searle suggests the city model its ordinance after other cities’, which keep the population under control by prohibiting roosters or buck goats.)

Gaffney says Searle should host a town meeting to discuss the idea with other

community groups such as Springfield Preservation And Restoration, as well as talk to him. “If you involve everybody in the discussion, a lot of times you increase your chance of being successful,” he says. “There’s nothing wrong with thinking outside the box. I wish them luck.”

Sustainable Springfield has collected 184 signatures on its petition. You can view and sign the petition at bit.ly/eOEMoH. A second petition being advanced by another urban farming advocacy group is online at bit.ly/ eCyPS5.

Tiger Beat “Really, really, really exciting.”

— How Beaches native Evan Miniard described being one of 50 finalists vying to be Charlie Sheen’s social media “intern.” Miniard, who now lives in New Jersey and runs a concierge service at a high-rise in addition to being a part time dog-walker, was one of 90,000 to apply for the position.

Jacksonville. One miserable city on the comeback trail.

Two recent lists of the best and worst American cities gave Jacksonville contradictory reviews. Kiplinger ranked Jacksonville fourth on its list of 11 Comeback Cities, rated in terms of current unemployment rates and projected job growth for 2011. But Forbes.com ranked Jacksonville No. 19 on a list of America’s Most Miserable Cities. Jacksonville earned that designation because of its high crime and foreclosure rates and the lousy playoff record of its professional football team.

Backers and Backtrackers © 2011BothFolioWeekly Wayne and Delores Weaver made public their picks for Jacksonville’s next mayor, albeit in a strangely unconvincing and haphazard way. In an April 10 story in the Times-Union, the former Audrey Moran supporters told the paper they were “uncommitted” in the general election contest between Mike Hogan and Alvin Brown. In a story the next day, however, Delores Weaver announced she was supporting Brown, and had been since the night of the March 22 primary. Her husband, meanwhile, told the paper he wanted to “keep his thoughts private” — only to follow that statement a few hours later with an announcement that he would be supporting Hogan, and had made that decision a week earlier.

Fat Chance Candidates Mickey Mouse, Times-Union columnist Ron Littlepage, The Wonder Chicken, WJXT-4 reporter Jim Piggot, former Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold, “Hung Lo,” Tim Tebow, the late Ronald Reagan and Malcolm X. — Among the candidates that Jacksonville voters wrote in as suggestions for mayor in the March 22 primary.

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Jacksonville Public Library, North Laura Street, April 13

Bouquets to Band Director Shawn Barat and the Wind Symphony at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts for achieving a level of excellence and sophistication that rated an invitation to perform at the prestigious 65th annual Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago in December. This is the third time Douglas Anderson musicians have performed at the Midwest Clinic — the Jazz Band performed in 1992 and the Wind Symphony was invited to perform in 1999.

Brickbats to Jack Webb for his transparent attempt to parlay political favors into campaign cash. The City Council president, who’s facing challenger Matt Schellenberg in the May 17 runoff election, last week filed an ordinance to create a moratorium on concurrency requirements for infrastructure in new developments, and suspend Fair Share payments.

Webb claims the maneuver will “stimulate growth,” but based on the role of the city’s powerful home builder’s lobby in most elections, it seems he is trying to “stimulate” campaign donations instead.

Bouquets to Jacques Klempf, president of Dixie Egg Company, for his company’s generous donation to Second Harvest North Florida.

As part of an ongoing collaboration of United Egg Producers and Feeding America’s network of food banks, Dixie Egg last week donated 32,400 eggs to help needy families, just in time for the Easter holiday.

Susan Cooper Eastman sceastman@folioweekly.com

NewsBuzz Living on the Edge “I am in the process of proving where he lives and he doesn’t live. To prove that, I have to videotape where he sleeps at night.”

— Former Florida House of Representatives District 15 candidate Randy Smith, explaining why he’s gone to the Broward Cove home of freshman state Rep. Reggie Fullwood (D-Jacksonville) at 4:30 a.m. to shoot video of Fullwood’s Chevy Tahoe (YouTube bit. ly/esFKnh). Smith believes that Fullwood lives in the Broward Cove home, which is in District 14 and not in District 15, where he ran for office and must, by law, live. Fullwood acknowledges that he was registered to vote and voted in the Broward Cove district, even though he claims to live on Ribault Scenic Drive, in the district he serves. Fullwood was recently was reprimanded by the House and fined $1,200 for failing to update his voter registration information.

Smith, whom Fullwood trounced in the March 22 election, filed the complaint that generated the fine and reprimand. But his zeal to punish Fullwood has also stirred up trouble. Last week, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office served Smith with a temporary restraining order and confiscated his firearms.

Latasha Fullwood, Reggie Fullwood’s wife and a local attorney, sought the order and says that Smith has repeatedly trespassed upon her property, stalked her family and that “there is a general fear that violence will ensue.” Smith says that the restraining order is

retaliation, pure and simple. He admits he stepped onto Fullwood’s property to videotape his truck, but he says he never threatened Fullwood or his family. The parties will have their day in court on April 19. (WJXTChannel 4 aired a program on Fullwood’s residency, available at bit.ly/gsgJaN.)

Florida Exports “We have concealed weapons permits, and we are armed at all times.”

— Koran-burning pastor Terry Jones, telling Folio Weekly last week that he’d be packing heat when he leads a protest in front of Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, Mich., on April 16. Of the 20 people killed in the Middle East in response to Jones’ burning of the Koran at his Gainesville church, Jones told Folio Weekly, “We think that is definitely terrible any time someone’s life is cut short. We do definitely feel the people who did that should be held accountable.”

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Alvin Brown’s campaign donations reflect his deep connection to Washington, D.C.

The Accidental Candidate

Did Alvin Brown really intend to run for mayor — or Congress?

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anding in a May mayoral matchup that no one seriously anticipated may have thrown Alvin Brown’s political ambitions for a loop.

Since announcing his bid for Jacksonville’s top job, he’s been dogged by rumors among local politicos that his run was merely an attempt to raise name recognition for a future Congressional bid. Brown unsuccessfully ran 2011 against Congresswoman (and current “I’m with Alvin” supporter) Corrine Brown in 1994. Whether he makes another bid for her seat remains to be seen (as the Times-Union reported on March 14, her campaign war

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and event sponsor Willie Gary has been a longtime Brown supporter and contributed the maximum allowable amount to Brown’s mayoral bid in October 2010.

If Brown does have future Beltway ambitions, the Federal Elections Commission will demand that he follow campaign reporting laws a bit more closely should he run for Congress again. Brown’s last principal campaign committee — Alvin Brown for Congress — was cited 12 times in a six-year period for reporting violations.

Opened on Sept. 24, 1994, Brown’s United

Assuming Brown does have future Beltway ambitions, the Federal Elections Commission will demand that he follow campaign reporting laws a bit more closely should he run for Congress again.

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chest is inexplicably empty, a circumstance that has sparked rumors of its own). But Alvin Brown’s past political posturing points to being more comfortable on Capitol Hill than in Hemming Plaza.

From the time of his earliest fundraising event at Washington, D.C.’s City Club up until the very late stages of the mayoral primary, Alvin Brown was largely absent from the local campaign scene. Of the total $367,000 he raised, $201,000 came directly from Democratic Party donations, with a large number of individual contributors from Virginia, Maryland, New York, Connecticut and D.C. Individual contributions accounted for $137,000 of his campaign take, with more than $54,000 of it coming from out-of-state interests and Beltway connections.

Heavily connected with D.C. Democrats since his days as an aide to Al Gore, Alvin Brown has spent more time working in the Capitol than on the First Coast. His most notable local involvement, since his 1994 Congressional bid, has been as acting CEO of the Willie Gary Football Classic, an event focused on “closing the opportunity gap for youth to obtain a college education.” South Florida-based personal injury attorney

States House Campaign Committee routinely failed to provide required reports on expenditures and contributions, drawing the ire of election officials. Federal Election Committee documents show that local dentist Charles Aikens served as treasurer until the committee was administratively terminated in January 2000 for noncompliance with federal election laws.

As Brown heads into the May general election, he faces an uphill battle against Republican political stalwart Mike Hogan.

Though Democratic voters outnumber Republicans in Duval County, it has been two decades since Jacksonville elected a Democratic mayor. Current polls show Hogan with a commanding lead, forcing Alvin Brown to redouble his grassroots efforts and glean leftover support from Audrey Moran’s campaign and Obama organizers. Regardless, Jacksonville voters are sure to have another chance to be “with Alvin” at the polls soon enough — when his political career is no longer detoured by his current campaign.

Nick Callahan

Callahan blogs at the Jacksonville Ledger (jaxledger.com), where this originally appeared.

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Manny Being Manny

Ramirez’s retirement is just the latest gambit in a well-honed hustle

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’m a big fan of Manny Ramirez’s game. He’s in my top five — a real hustler.

I am not writing of his baseball skills; his big bat that got him a few contracts even past the age of 30. Those are fine, but his was the era of big bats; juiced-up power swings in bandbox ballparks, with diluted pitching talent, a lowered mound and all those “innovations” in the game that created an artificial — though profitable — explosion of numbers and offense.

I am writing, instead, of the just-retired Tampa Rays player’s skills in a more important realm: the Art of the Deal, the Science of Negotiation.

Far more important than his .312 batting average, his 555 home runs and his nearly 2,000 runs batted in, is his ability to get deal

These are the types of people that Manny hustled.

Thieving, lying, scumbag billionaires. after deal in the twilight of his career, long after his decline began. This year, in Tampa, he hit once in 17 at-bats. Got two million dollars for his trouble, even at this late date with his skills eroded and with his rep fully developed.

The phrase “Manny being Manny” was first used in the ’90s, by his manager at the Cleveland Indians club. The way it was used after his recent announcement that he’d retire rather than face a 100-game suspension from MLB, it’s come to mean something new and noxious. Used to be that when people said “Manny being Manny,” they meant he was being carefree and undisciplined, but that he still couldn’t be fronted on. That he was Manny Ramirez, one of the most dangerous hitters alive. Nowadays, though, the mangy, middleaged curs known as the sports media reserve nothing but contempt for Ramirez. He’s a cheater! He shouldn’t be in the Hall of Fame!

He’s besmirched the honor of the game!

That — and more — is what they say. To which I can only reply: WTF? LOL. SMH. Baseball has always, always, always been dishonorable. Ty Cobb, the Georgia Peach, was one of the nastiest people in any pro sport ever. Remember the Black Sox scandal? How about the color barrier, which affected so many gifted African-American athletes, from Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige to locals like 1960s Civil Rights movement luminary Rutledge

Pearson? That’s the baseball I know.

The baseball I know. It’s inhabited by drug addicts of all types. Acid heads, like Vida Blue.

(Or Dock Ellis, for that matter. If you haven’t seen the animated short “Dock Ellis & The LSD No-No” by James Blagden, check it out here: http://bit.ly/fHijuI). Coke freaks, like the ’80s Mets teams and so many others. The baseball I know is more fixed than a blackjack table on a reservation. And as time goes on, the hustle — not Charlie Hustle, aka Pete Rose, who gambled on his own team, then got clowned by Vince McMahon — gets worse. The money gets bigger; the money men hungrier.

We see it here in Florida. In Tampa, where Manny labored for so many innings, discussion of the new Rays stadium continues. The “old” one, which is about the same age as the Avenues Mall, is unsuitable, or so the team says. In Miami, the Marlins got a new stadium; they cried poverty and threatened relocation if they didn’t get significant taxpayer money for the project.

While the Marlins got over, the politician who shepherded the deal — Miami-Dade Mayor Alvarez — lost a recall vote by a 9-to-1 margin.

These are the types of people that Manny hustled. Thieving, lying, scumbag billionaires.

We’re supposed to feel sorry for them, that they were “cheated” because he took some hormone? Of what were they cheated, when their game is a giant hustle, a rank and brazen expropriation from public coffers? Manny worked them. Just like they work all of us.

Shame on the Rays for falling for his agent’s pitch. He convinced Tampa to sign two overthe-hill former Red Sox, Manny and Johnny Damon, for some sort of reunion tour, which worked out as well as reunions of the Pixies or Backstreet Boys. The essential vitality, the life force they brought to the game during their heyday, was drained. And how could it be otherwise? Dudes got old.

But at the same time, I totally understand why the Rays signed them. Year after year, when the Sawx and the Yankees come to the Trop, the draw swells but the crowd is split.

Rays’ brass heard Manny and Damon get cheered in their home park wearing road colors. So why not bring them to Florida?

Those two are the baseball equivalent of condos built on landfills and swampland, sucker traps for the gullible and the uninitiated who crowd our bars and clog our rush-hour roads. That said, I’ll miss Manny. Until he does “Celebrity Apprentice” or “Dancing with the Stars.”

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y friends, prepare for a shock: This week I have been discriminated against — not once, but TWICE. Now, I’m no stranger to discrimination. As you can imagine, it’s not exactly easy for a white man with an absolutely luscious honey-baked ham to avoid acts of discriminatory jealousy. Nevertheless! It’s the way I’m being currently discriminated against that’s so infuriating. For example …

Discriminatory practice against Humpy No. 1: According to a scientific study conducted

by University College London Medical School, women tend to get drunker than men — even when they drink the same amount of alcohol!

The researchers found that because girls have less body water than guys (55 percent compared to men’s 65 percent), their blood alcohol level is a third higher! That means a 143-pound man would have the same blood alcohol level, after drinking three Long Island Iced Teas, as a 143-pound woman would after guzzling only TWO! And that, my fine, feathered friend, is BULL … PLOP!!

What’s so bull-ploppy? This: For years I’ve been buying women the same number of drinks I’m sucking down, wrongly thinking they’d get just as drunk. In actuality, they were getting a whopping THIRD more drunker!

The way I see it? I’ve been throwing my money away, and in restitution, the women of the world owe me somewhere in the neighborhood of 3,783,292 cocktails! (Conversely, men should

I don’t think it’s funny that hillbillies have less money than me — however, it’s © 2011 FolioWeekly hilarious when a hillbilly gets drunk and drives his riding lawn mower to the liquor store.

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only have to pay two-thirds for the same drink women are buying. DON’T BLAME ME, LADIES. Blame your sub-par water weight!)

Discriminatory practice against Humpy No. 2: Suddenly I’m no longer allowed to laugh at hillbillies! Apparently, and without my knowledge, “hillbillies” have become some sort of protected class, and if I ridicule them?

I’ll be an object of scorn and derision from those of a higher moral caliber. This is not only discriminatory behavior, but infringes on my personal beliefs (for example, I believe hillbillies are stupid and make love to pigs).

Moral absolutists claim that ridiculing hillbillies is a form of classism — an argument I strongly pooh-pooh. I don’t think it’s funny that hillbillies have less money than me — however, it’s hilarious when a hillbilly gets drunk and drives his riding lawn mower to the liquor store.

Happily, I’m not alone in my love for ridiculing the hillbilly. This Thursday, April 21, at 9 p.m. on TruTV, the season finale of the show “World’s Dumbest …” features the “World’s Dumbest Hillbillies”! Howl with cruel glee as washed-up celebs like Daniel Baldwin, Todd Bridges and Tonya Harding (plus legitimately funny comedians) make light of Internet videos

featuring hillbillies in full foible mode. SEE! Shirtless hillbillies making amorous advances toward greased pigs! SEE! Hillbillies washing their hands in urinals! SEE! Hillbillies hitting each other in the testicles — for fun! Hillbillies being chased by angry alligators! Drunk hillbillies hilariously insisting that Pres. Obama is a Muslim terrorist! AND SO MUCH MORE! Discrimination is just plain WRONG, people. Every living creature in this world deserves an equal amount of respect — that is, unless they’re screwing a cousin behind the outhouse, or owe me 3 million drinks. (My liver is waiting, LADIES!)

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 8:00 FOX GLEE Sue sets her evil eye on another marginalized club — but hey, I hate those AV kids, too.

9:00 NGC THE POPE’S SECRET SERVICE A rare peek into the Vatican and the people who guard the Pope and his hat.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 8:00 FOX AMERICAN IDOL We’re down to seven contestants, which means we can finally start watching this show again next week.

9:00 ABC MODERN FAMILY Mitchell and Cameron look for a potential legal guardian for Lily — and discover everyone in the world is sub-par.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 9:00 NBC THE OFFICE In honor of his departure, Michael hosts the very last installment of the Dundies. SOB! 10:00 NBC 30 ROCK 30 Rock celebrates their 100th episode by (what?!?) canceling TGS?!?

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 9:00 HBO TALKING FUNNY Debut! Discussing the craft of comedy with Louis C.K., Ricky Gervais, Chris Rock and … Jerry Seinfeld? Who invited that jerk??

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 7:00 ABC THE TEN COMMANDMENTS — Movie (1954) Charlton Heston and a bunch of other biblical characters learn to adjust to God’s new bullcrap laws.

9:00 BBCA DOCTOR WHO Season premiere! The Doctor uses his time machine to visit the president in 1969, because apparently nerds have nothing better to do.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 9:00 HBO GAME OF THRONES Blah, blah, blah medieval kingdoms, blah, blah fantasy, blah, blah, blah, sorcery. OH! And blah, blah, blah.

10:00 HBO TREME Season premiere! It’s 14 months after Hurricane Katrina and surprise! Things still aren’t so great.

MONDAY, APRIL 25 9:00 OXY THE BAD GIRLS CLUB Season finale! The girls get a glamorous photo shoot — if they can resist ripping out each other’s extensions.

10:00 LOGO RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE Season finale! Mirror, mirror on the wall, let’s find out who’s the most delicious drag queen of them all!

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We all know the story.

No matter how excited kids are for summer break, the bloom falls off within weeks and the long, hot days of professed boredom begin.

Make this summer different. Folio Weekly’s Kids Directory is chock full of enough ideas, camps, performances and free diversions to keep you and your charges occupied ’till August.

We’ve also got ideas for eating and exploring on the edge, and tips for pillaging alongside your favorite child pirate.

So dig in, plan ahead and keep your wits about you.

This is one summer offensive you can win.

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KIDS DIRECTORY EVENTS, CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES Schoolhouse Rock Live! Limelight Theatre stages this classic TV spinoff at 10:30 a.m. on April 19 and 22 and at 7:30 p.m. on April 21, 22 and 23 at the theater’s Koger-Gamache Black Box Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids. A Q&A with the actors follows the production. The play “Amelia Earhart” is scheduled for May 24 and 25. 825-1164.

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Butterfly Festival The 10th annual butterfly festival is held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 30 at Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military and $3 forof agesbenefit promise 4-17; free for kids younger than 2. 724-4646.

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FREE Art & About Local musicians perform and artists exhibit their work, and children’s hands-on activities are featured. Demonstrations include painting, pottery and stained glass, and are held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 30 at Orange Park Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave., Orange Park. 535-5821.

FREE The Very Hungry Caterpillar Clube do Livro presents a bilingual (Portuguese and English) performance of Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” (A Lagarta Comilona) at 10:30 a.m. on April 20 at Southeast Branch Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., 996-0325, and on April 30 at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., 630-2665.

FREE Library Events The fantasy film, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” is screened at 6 p.m. on April 21 at Southeast Branch Library, 6670 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine. To mark Children’s Book Week, storytime is offered at 10:30 a.m. on May 4. International Migratory Bird Day is celebrated at 10 a.m. on May 14 with bird demonstrations, banding and crafts. 827-6900.

Arts in the Park The eighth annual arts event is held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on April 23 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 A ranger discusses shells at 2 p.m. on April 23 at Pavilion One, Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville. “Talbot Critters” are discussed at 2 p.m. on April 30, sea turtles at 2 p.m. on May 7. The program is free with regular park entrance fee. Other talks include shark teeth, animal signs and jellyfish. Ranger-guided walks and nature hikes are also offered at Little Talbot and at nearby Fort George Island Cultural State Park. 251-2320.

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens holds a Dino Egg Scavenger Hunt on April 23 at the zoo, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville.

Earth Day Party for the Planet is held on April 30, Safe Kids Water Safety Day is on May 14. A variety of family workshops are held through the summer. 757-4463. jacksonvillezoo.org FREE Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival The 48th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival begins with the Pirate Parade at 6 p.m. on April 28 followed by the opening of the Riverfront Fun Zone from 6-10 p.m. on April 29. The festival runs from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on April 30 and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 1 along Centre Street and along the bayfront. Live music, an art show, fireworks and a lots of shrimp are featured. (866) 426-3542, 261-5841.

Jacksonville Suns The Suns play against other Double A teams from around the region through the summer at the Baseball Grounds, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, 358-2846. The Suns also offer kid-friendly events, including Kids Run the Bases on Sundays, Kids’ Clinic, Celebration of Reading days and Fifty-Cent Family Feasts. Camp Days for campers’ field trips are at 1:05 p.m. on July 11 against the Montgomery Biscuits and on Aug. 9 against the Chattanooga Lookouts. Special rates apply. jaxsuns.com

TheatreWorks Productions The classic “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” is presented at 10 a.m. and noon on May 2 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 353-3500. “Butterfly: The Story of a Life Cycle” is presented at 10 a.m. and noon on May 9 at The Florida Theatre. Billy Jonas stars in “Everybody’s in the Band” at 2 p.m. on May 22. Tickets are $7.

FREE Potato & Cabbage Festival The annual Hastings Potato & Cabbage Festival returns from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on May 7 at Hastings Recreation Field, 6140 S. Main St., Hastings. Activities include a farmer’s market, live entertainment, children’s activities, and art and history exhibits. Admission is free. 471-0909.

FREE Concerts in the Plaza St. Augustine hosts free concerts every Thur. night of the summer in the downtown Plaza de la Constitucion. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. 825-1004.

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FREE Kids’ Ocean Day & Environmental Education Fair Ocean day is held from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on May 20 at Marineland Beach, A1A, St. Johns County line. The fair is held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on May 21, featuring science fair projects, storytelling, pirates, games, music, nature walks, plant talks and kayaking. Admission is free. 425-8055. scenica1a.org

Community Care Day The seventh annual Community Care Day is held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 21 at Everest University’s Orange Park campus, 805 Wells Road, Orange Park. Live music, food, slides and bounce houses, child ID kits, hurricane preparedness seminars and a host of children’s activities are featured. 264-9122 ext. 177.

Beach Clean-up To get the beach ready for sea turtle season, GTM Research Reserve holds a beach clean-up from 8-11 a.m. on April 30 at the reserve’s three beach locations. Supplies will be available at Mickler’s Landing, the Vilano Beach ramp, the St. Johns County Pier and the Crescent Beach parking lot on the day of the clean-up. Volunteers may clean-up at these sites or drive to other clean-up areas.

Register from 8-9 a.m. at the Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra. 823-4500.

World of Nations Celebration The 19th annual World of Nations Celebration kicks off with an Around the World Family Night (admission is $1; proceeds benefit Children’s international Summer Villages) held from 5-9 p.m. on April 29 at Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville. The celebration continues from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on April 30 and from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on May 1; “one-way” tickets are $5, “round-trip” tickets are $8. Children 3 and younger are free. Multiethnic cuisine, artistry, education, a Parade of Flags and global entertainment are featured.

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FREE Movies In The Park Downtown Vision’s free movies series screens “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” at dusk on April 29 at Treaty Oak Park, 1123 Prudential Drive, Southbank. “The Wizard of Oz” is shown on May 6. Bring your own chairs, or blankets and pack a picnic. Vendors also sell concessions onsite. Well-behaved pets are welcome. 630-CITY.

FREE Jacksonville Jazz Fest The free festival is held May 26-39 at various venues throughout Jacksonville, featuring piano competition and performances by jazz ensembles from area high schools and colleges. coj.net

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FREE TheatreWorks Free Shows Free summer theater shows include “Doug Berky No Show” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on June 21 and 22 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 353-3500; and “The Fairy Tales of Grimm” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on June 28, 29 and 30 and July 1 at Jacksonville Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 355-2787. “Eco-Man” is staged at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on July 11 and 12 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Jacksonville. 353-3500.

FREE Riverside Arts Market This weekly arts and farmers market features regional artists, bands and strolling performers, along with local produce, prepared eats and performance artists from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. Upcoming performers include puppeteers, jugglers, stiltwalkers, clowns and local school bands. RAM is held through Dec. 17. riversideartsmarket.com

FREE Library Events Free movies are offered throughout the summer at various Duval County library branches. Storytimes for specific age groups are held, as well as family JaxReads events, scavenger hunts, teen clubs

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A Pillaging We Go Nothing says “PG fun” like a day spent emulating pirate terrorists of yore

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orget, for a moment, that real life piracy still exists — that the Internet is home to scams of every kind, that the high seas remain still lawless and terrifying places — and embrace the popular fantasy: freedom, sword fights, fast ships and, above all, treasure.

It is this narrative, out of all of the world’s long and varied history, that captures the imagination of children; the one era that they themselves seek to emulate. Fortunately, Northeast Florida offers a motherlode of pirate adventures, in varying degrees of authenticity, price and age-appropriateness.

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Fernandina Beach: The true home of pirate history in Northeast Florida, Fernandina Beach was the port for the illegal traffic in slaves, liquor and foreign luxuries in the early 1800s. It also attracted criminals and prostitutes, developing a reputation so randy that President James Monroe dubbed it a “festering fleshpot.” (Why the Chamber of Commerce isn’t capitalizing on this motto is anyone’s guess.) And while many a pirate visited this deepwater port, the best documented pirate is Luis Aury who arrived in Fernandina in 1817, raised a Mexican flag and announced he was taking over the island. (He surrendered to the Americans three months later.) The island’s pirate history is celebrated in a variety of ways. The Olde Town Carriage Company serves up ghost tales and pirate lore on its hour-long excursions, narrated by owner and tour guide Rita Jackson (ameliacarriagetours.com).

Pirates are the centerpiece of the annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, held this year on April 29 and 30 and May 1, featuring the Pirate Parade on April 28 (shrimpfestival. com). The local Pirate Club gives high school seniors a shot at $1,500 for a 750word essay on pirates (fernandinapirates. com). There is an annual Pirates on the Run 5K every January (ameliaislandrunners. com), an annual Pirate Pub Crawl over Memorial Day Weekend, and of course, no trip to Fernandina Beach is complete without a pirate punch from the Palace Saloon

(available in nonalcoholic variety for your underage charges!).

St. Augustine: The city has authentic pirate history, including a 16th century raid

by English pirate Sir Francis Drake in which some 2,000 of his men leveled the city. But the big pirate news in the Ancient City these days is the arrival of the Pirate and Treasure Museum, which recently relocated from Key West to South Castillo Drive in St. Augustine and features cutlasses, a pirate treasure chest, trinkets salvaged from Blackbeard’s ship and authentic Jolly Roger flags (thepiratemuseum. com). The city has actually gone a little pirate crazy in recent years, with daily pirate ship adventures (blackravenadventures.com), an annual Pirate Gathering and parade (Oct. 28-30, pirategathering.com) and three, count ’em, three pirate stores at which to stock up on booty. If you’re looking for treasures of the trinket and eye-patch variety, hit either Pirate Store (27 San Marco Ave. and 1080 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd.). If you’re looking for actual cutlasses, sword-fighting lessons and glamour photographs of you and your wenches dressed in pirate garb, check out Pirate Fashions N Fotos (26 Cuna St., piratefashions.com).

Jacksonville: The Bold New City is somewhat lagging in pirate mania, to be honest.

Fortunately, it’s catching on to the geocaching trend — a modern day treasure hunt in which smart phones or GPS devices guide participants to hidden caches (geocaching.com.) There are nearly 6,000 caches on in Northeast Florida already, with more being placed each month.

Though most don’t hold anything of value, as all good pirates will tell you, it’s the journey, not the treasure, that counts.

But if it’s real treasure you must have, you still have a chance to participate in Underwood Jeweler’s Second Annual Diamond Dash, a city-wide race to find (and keep!) a $15,000 Ritani diamond ring (participants must register to receive clues at underwoodsdiamonddash.com).

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KIDS DIRECTORY and music events; 630-2665. St. Johns County libraries offer kids’ games, cooking classes, book club, movie nights and art activities; 827-6940.

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

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 355-0630 In addition to summer art camps, the Cummer offers a variety of drop-in classes for kids, and periodic art education programs, along with exhibits and a garden perfect for strolling with children. Admission is free every Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. cummer.org

Fort Clinch State Park 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-7274 In addition to the historic 19th century fort, this State Park features a coastal hammock, a fishing pier and deep woods.

Campfire programs are featured every Saturday evening, November through April. Summer candlelight tours of the fort led by a Union soldier are offered at sundown every Fri. and Sat. from May 13 to Sept. 2, and free nature walks are held every Sat. at 10:30 a.m. Living history interpreters recreate life during the War Between the States on May 7, June 4, July 2 and Aug. 6, featuring artillery demonstrations, marching drills and daily encampment life.

Amateur Night at the Ritz

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555

505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, 823-4500

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 $5.50 per person, and are available at the Ritz website or from Ticketmaster. (Shows frequently sell out.) ritzlavilla.org

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.

Beaches Museum & History Center 380 Pablo Ave., Jax Beach, 241-5657 ext. 104 For visiting camps and daycares, BMHC offers ongoing themed programs and a 28-ton steam locomotive, model trains and the Choo Choo Club. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tue.-Sat. bm-hc.com

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 State Park 1 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, 829-6506 Re-enactors relate experiences of the 1740s Spanish colonial soldier at the fort, and fire off cannons every hour between 10:30 and 3:30 (except 12:30) every Fri., Sat. and Sun. through August. A Junior Ranger booklet is available for kids to interact during their visit to the National Monument.

Jacksonville Arboretum 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville This 120-acre tract, saved from development by local conservationists, is now open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Four short trails of varying difficulty cross the property’s many wetlands. jacksonvillearboretum.org

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Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex 3605 Philips Highway, 399-3223 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. jaxiceandsportsplex.com

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, 757-4463 Along with a zooful of creatures — jaguars, bongos, gorillas, giraffes — the zoo offers train rides, a 4,000-foot splash park, and a magnificent carousel featuring most of the exotic animals found at the zoo. Also, kids can feed the creatures at Stingray Bay, a water exhibit with sharks and rays. jacksonvillezoo.org

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. jax4kids.com

Legomania is just one of dozens of themed activities offered at Beaches Episcopal School Summer Camp in Jax Beach, along with Builders Camp, Cheer Squad, robotics and Superhero Academy.

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In addition to summer art camps, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Riverside offers a variety of drop-in classes and art education programs, along with free admission every Tuesday evening.

Marineland

River Taxi

9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-1111 or (888) 279-9194

Tours sponsored by the St. Johns Riverkeeper depart from and return to Friendship Fountain in downtown Jacksonville on the second Sat. of the month, and give kids a chance to get on the river, and learn about local history and ecology.

First-come, first-boarded. Space is limited; check in at 12:45 p.m., boat leaves at 1 p.m. and returns at 3 p.m.

Suggested donation is $15 for ages 12 and older, $5 for children. 252-7336. stjohnsriverkeeper.org

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. marineland.net

Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

St. Augustine Alligator Farm

333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 396-6911

999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-3337

MOCA Jax offers summer art education programs, and free admission for families every Sunday, along with a dynamite interactive 5th floor exhibit exclusively for children. mocajacksonville.org

Located on A1A, the Alligator Farm offers day and weeklong camps between June and August for kids entering grades 1-6. All camps include zoo tours, hands-on animal presentations, keeper talks, shows, crafts and themed activities. Each week-long session is $120 for members, $140 for non-members. alligatorfarm.us

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

Paintball Adventures 11850 Camden Road, Arlington, 645-7127 Paintball Adventures is open from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun. year round.

FREE Splash Parks The once-popular splash park known as Kids Kampus is gone from downtown, but there are still 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.

Public Pools JaxParks has 33 pools open to the public, including one (the Cecil Aquatics Center) that’s open year-round. (For a complete list and pool info, go to bit.ly/gnfH2H). St. Johns County has just one, the Solomon-Calhoun pool, 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine, 209-0395, but it also features a gymnasium and a small splash park (bit.ly/gbSgaO).

Fernandina Beach has a pool at the Atlantic Recreation Center with a playground and basketball courts, 2500 Atlantic Ave., 277-7350 (bit.ly/hT7Qyv). In Clay county, there’s either the public pool at Camp Chowenwaw Park (bit.ly/gO0fws) or 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. 529-2200 ext.

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

Tree Hill Nature Center 7152 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, 724-4646 Live animal programs and hands-on learning programs are offered from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Registration is required for groups of 15 or more. In addition to the annual Butterfly Festival, held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 30, Tree Hill has 50 acres of trails, hummingbird gardens and guided nature walks. Call for fees. treehill.org

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Center Academy specializes in helping students entering 4th-8th 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. centeracademy.com

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The DePaul School of Northeast Florida 3044 San Pablo Road S., Jacksonville, 223-3391 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 Early Learning Coalition of Clay, Nassau, Baker and Bradford counties works to prepare children for school. The Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) program is free for Florida resident children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1. elcofcnbb.org

The Goddard School 2280 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island, 264-0605 100 Julington Plaza Drive, St. Johns, 230-2002 14230 Spartina Court, Jacksonville, 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. goddardschool.com

Hope Haven Children’s Clinic & Family Center 4600 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 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, Jacksonville, 886-9600 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.

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iLearn Academy 9471 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 306, Jacksonville, 629-1680 Tutoring for children in grades K-12 is offered in math, language arts, SAT and ACT prep. Evaluation and registration is free. ilearn-academy.com

Just4Kids Academy Inc. 3749 Crown Point Road, Jacksonville, 262-1134 FCAT reading for older campers and academic review for younger campers are offered. Other activities include skating, bowling, swimming, hiking and fishing. Extended day care is available.

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Park’s Place Daycare & Learning Center 5500 Shindler Drive, Jacksonville, 908-0140 Academic camp is offered from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in June, July and August, focusing on literacy and computer skills and including a summer reading program. Camp kicks off with a miniOlympics-style competition and the summer-long Read-a-Thon program. Extended care is available. A summer VPK program for kids entering kindergarten in the fall is also offered.

A Quantum Leap Educational Services LLC 3938 Sunbeam Road, Ste. 1, Jacksonville, (877) 295-5327 Quantum Leap offers one-on-one private tutoring in all subjects for grades K-adult, with an emphasis on developmentally disabled children. The diagnostic and prescriptive programs offer sensory-based, intensive intervention to build confidence and accelerate learning. Flexible scheduling available.

Sylvan Learning Center 1414 Kingsley Ave., Ste. 4, Orange Park, 269-2000 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 preparation for ACT or SAT. Sylvan specializes in helping students of all ages master learning skills and build self-confidence. sylvanlearning.com

TEAM UP Summer Camp Communities In Schools of 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 field trips. Registration is first-come, first-served, and forms are available at participating schools.

UNF Summer Institute Preparation Courses 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, 620-4242 The SAT prep course, for grades 9-11, is held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Thur., July 25-28 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat., Aug. 13-Sept. 24. Course fee for each is $425. ce.unf.edu

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UNF Summer Reading Skills Program 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, 620-1000 This program is separated into seven grade groups, which meet at various times and dates at UNF’s University Center, at Trinity Christian Academy, 800 Hammond Blvd., Jacksonville, St. Augustine Church of Christ, 2900 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, and at First Christian Church, 2876 Moody Ave., Orange Park. The six-week programs, which emphasize phonics, comprehension, study skills and speed reading, are held once a week, June 11-Aug. 22. Tuition is $299 per session and a family discount is available. ce.unf.edu

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Of course, common sense is the best guideline. For example, if wacky Uncle Lou insists on offering the tykes matches, nails, custom-made knives or homemade liquor, the best bet might be to no longer take them along on those annual visits to the State Pen. Many parents are frustrated when trying to separate truly dangerous amusements from items that are merely offensive or politically incorrect. During the Cold War, 1952’s Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab science kit offered Dick and Jane the chance to glow with curiosity as they played with their very Geiger counter and four actual samples ©own 2011 of uranium ore. A few hopeful Roy Rogers may have been inadvertently transformed into Dale Evans with Mattel’s 1959 Belt Buckle Gun, which would accidentally discharge its bullet and cap payload into one’s nether regions. The freewheeling ’70s took this death-play outside, as kids flung lawn darts, those family-fun impalement devices marketed as “Jarts,” through the spring air with homicidal innocence. Also popular in those halcyon, polyester days was Wham-O’s “Slip ‘N Slide,” a toy that was, in essence, a garden hose gurgling water onto a yellow strip of polyethylene. Reports of broken bones, neck sprains and even spinal cord

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In the realm of action figures (or “dolls for boys”), Kenner Toys’ “missile firing” Boba Fett was pulled out of circulation in 1979 once it became clear that eager kids were blasting the space mercenary’s rocket into every available orifice. That same year, Mattel decided to label its “Battlestar Galactica Missile Launcher” with the following disclaimer: “Do not put or fire red missiles into mouth or toward face,” which remains a pretty good suggestion regardless of one’s age. (A prototype of the Boba Fett figure sold for a whopping $16,000 in ’03, proving that in the enigmatic world of geekdom, there’s always a market for morbidity.)

Boys aren’t the only ones who must traverse this veritable minefield of childhood glee. The ’80s hysteria-inducing dolls known as the Cabbage Patch Kids offered the “Snacktime Kid,” a yarn-haired terror who sent more than one little girl screaming to her parents after being bitten by her new baby’s “real chewing action,” delivered via its batterypowered jaws.

These examples are clear-cut cases of treacherous playthings. Yet unsurprisingly, some toys have been pulled for Orwellian “thought crimes.” In the flabby-willed and hyper-offended America of today, it’s hardly a surprise that 1999’s matador-attire-wearing “Spanish Barbie” was pulled from the shelves after concerned citizens (including — OMG! — celebrityonce-was Alicia Silverstone) complained, seemingly concerned that their innocent daughters would blossom and mature into hardened, sporty bull killers. (Also ill-fated: The black “Oreo Barbie,” a poorly conceived doll that combined a Nabisco product with Mattel’s desire to appeal to African-American customers, a cross-promotion widely decried as racist.)

The sad reality is that some children will not survive unscathed this year’s wondrous bounty of newly marketed amusements.

But arguably sadder are those whose toy boxes remain barren due to the bad luck, sugar-enhanced impulsivity or even cavalier arrogance of those youngsters who decided to eat that one extra crayon, snort a lit Roman candle or see if that black-market cherry bomb really “tasted like cherries.” Have fun, kids!

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KIDS DIRECTORY Students learn the fundamentals of ballet, jazz tumbling, conditioning, choreography, and dance history in the Summer Intensive Workshops. A three-week morning workshop, at a fee of $200, is held 9 a.m.-noon July 11-29 for ages 4-7; the afternoon workshop for ages 8 and older is held from 1-4:30 p.m. A two-week workshop, at a fee of $180, is held Aug. 1-12. abellaschoolofdance.com

Academy of Dance 12276 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 613, Mandarin, 880-2275 This theater dance camp teaches children ages 6-13 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 20-July 22. Young children’s late afternoon and teen/adult evening classes are also available, along with extended care and field trips.

Academy of Performing Arts South Campus, 2121 U.S. 1 S., Ste. 29, St. Augustine, 797-6469 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, July 9-Aug. 20. Call for schedules and fees. academyofperformingarts.net

Alhambra Theatre & Dining 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 641-1212 or 280-0614 ext. 203 Alhambra Theatre and The Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach have teamed up to create this theater camp for kids ages 9-15, held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., weekdays, June 27-July 8. Campers study acting, voice, movement, improv, and costume and set design. At the end of the session, the kids perform on the Alhambra’s stage.

Amelia Arts Academy 516 S. 10th St., Fernandina Beach, 277-1225 Amelia Arts offers camps for kids 4-12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, June 20-Aug. 12. Activities include painting, storytelling, band, clay working, global art and music. Teen workshops are also available. ameliaartsacademy.org

Ancient City Art Camp Taught by art professionals and held at Flagler College, this one or two week program includes use of the campus pool and culminates in a gallery show for family and friends.

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Culinary Arts Cooking Camp First Coast Technical College, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine, 547-3461 The cooking camp is held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Thur. June 2730, July 11-14, 18-21, 25-28 and Aug. 1-4, in sessions for kids ages 8-12 and 12-16. The fee is $195 which includes materials, groceries, professional instruction and lunch. fctc.edu

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614 Camps are offered to encourage artistic expression, art appreciation and imagination through the visual, culinary and performing arts. Weekly thematic sessions are held from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for children 4 and 5, till 2 p.m. for children 6-8, weekdays, and run June 13-Aug. 19. Fees vary by session, but are discounted through May. Extended care is available.

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The Dance Company 370 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-4946 This nonprofit dance school offers ballet, tap, jazz and modern. Two summer camps for kids 4-11 and a weeklong intensive for ages 12-17 are offered. Camp hours are 9 a.m.-noon weekdays. Call for fees and schedules.

Dance Trance 1515 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 390-0939 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, 246-4600 Hip-Hop Kids program is held at Dance Trance San Marco for ages 7 and older. Classes start this summer at Neptune Beach location. dancetrancefitness.com

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Experienced instructors teach ballet, pointe (for appropriate ages), tap, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater, modern and more. One-week camps for ages 3-7 are held weekdays, July 5-29, at a fee of $200 a week. Summer dance camp for ages 8-13 is held weekdays, July 5-29, at a fee of $200 a week. Dance intensive for all ages is held July 5-28. Call for schedules and fees.

Artoga Summer Camp 2011 315 11th Ave. N., Jax Beach, 477-0400 This camp offers yoga, art, theater and karate for kids and teens, ages 5-14, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 6-Aug. 19.

Weekly themes, live performances and a mini-carnival are featured. Extended care is available. artoga.org

Bricks 4 Kidz Creativity Center 155 Hampton Point Drive, Ste. 3, St. Augustine, 230-0543 Bricks 4 Kidz offers various camps this summer; call for details.

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Doing Dishes 5619 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 730-3729 3568 St. Johns Ave. S., Jacksonville, 388-7088 This summer camp offers specialized paint-your-own-pottery and glass fusing instruction in a small group setting for kids age 5 and older. Sessions are held from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. weekdays, June 20-Aug. 19. Workshops are also offered Mon., Wed. and Fri. at San Jose location and Tue. and Thur. at Edgewood location. Games, pizza parties and movies are featured. Sibling discounts are available.

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Camp Broadway Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 632-3015 The 11th annual Camp Broadway introduces children ages 9-17 to life onstage and behind the scenes, with training in acting, scene study, improvisation, music theory, solo and ensemble singing and dance. Camp Broadway is held from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and runs June 13-17 at a fee of $550.

Lunch and snacks are provided. artistseriesjax.org

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First Coast Community Music School Bldg. N102, South Campus, FSCJ, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 646-2004 FCCMS offers rock guitar camp, 8 a.m.-noon, June 20-24; high school band camp, 1-5 p.m. July 18-29; intermediate band camp, orchestra and piano, 8 a.m.-noon, July 18-29; and elementary music camp, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Aug. 1-12.

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Camps are held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays, June 20-July 29. Camp costs vary by session and type. Free lunch, snacks and extended day are available.

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202 Longmire Bldg., FSU, Tallahassee, (850) 644-9934 or (850) 645-7272

KIDZfACTory offers camps for kids ages 6-10, including “The Little Mermaid,” held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays June 13-July 10 with performances on July 7-10, and for ages 11-15, “Aladdin Jr.,” held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays July 18-Aug. 14, with performances on Aug. 11-14. Students play theater games, rehearse the show, make set pieces and paint a backdrop. limelight-theatre.org

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 for fees and schedule information. music.fsu.edu/pr/summer-camps.htm

Jacksonville Children’s Chorus 225 E. Duval St., Jacksonville, 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.

Jacksonville University Summer Dance Intensive 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, 256-7048 This two-week camp, for intermediate and advanced students ages 10 and older, is held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, June 13-17 and Aug. 1-12. Classes are offered in ballet, pointe, hip hop, jazz, tap, Pilates and many other disciplines, and are taught by JU faculty, students and alumni. Residential and non-residential classes offered. Call for information, a brochure or to register. jusummerintensive@ju.edu

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North Florida Music Academy 155 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 11, Orange Park, 276-5557 Instructors work with drummers, guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, violinists, vocalists and others interested in playing in a band and learning different music styles. Rock Band for kids ages 10 and older; Mozart Meets Picasso, ages 7-12; pre-school music fundamentals and music for Little Mozarts, ages 4-6; keyboards, ages 6-17; kids choir, 6-9; show choir, 10-18; instrumental band and strings ensemble, 7 and older. Call for times, fees and dates.

Ortega Arts Camp Ortega United Methodist Church 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, 389-5556 ext. 116 This fine and performing arts camp for children in grades 1-6 is held from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 13-17 and 20-24.

Activities include drawing, painting, sculpture, music and dance.

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Blue Cypress Center, 4012 University Blvd., Jacksonville, 745-5466

This performing arts school offers three camps. Broadway Bound Musical Theatre is held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11-15 and July 25-29 for ages 10 and older, at a fee of $225 a week. A free performance wraps up each week.

CooperMorgan Dance Theater is held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

June 13-17, June 20-24 and June 27-July 1, for ages 6 and older, at $165 a week. The recreational and preprofessional dance camp mixes traditional and modern techniques, culminating in a dance production every Fri. The JCC provides lunch. Hello Hollywood is held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 5-9 and July 18-22 for kids ages 9 and older, at a fee of $250 a week. Campers make a short film and take home a DVD. theperformersacademy.com

Sponsored by the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Entertainment, this camp offers music, drama, visual arts and traditional camp activities for campers age 6-12. Call for fees and schedules. jaxparks.com

JaxParks Kidz Creationz Camp Balis Center, 1513 LaSalle St., 306-2148 Brown Ford Center, 2839 W. Beaver St., 388-2640 Windy Hill Center, 10540 Anders Blvd., 565-2669 Sponsored by the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Entertainment, this camp offers sessions for ages 6-12.

Activities include arts, crafts, photography and multimedia creations, plus field trips. Camp fee is $75 for a two-week session, $20 for extended day. Call for schedules. jaxparks.com

JCA Stage Door Theatre Camp Jewish Community Alliance 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 730-2100 ext. 252 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 20-July 15 and July 18-Aug. 12, with extended day available. An abbreviated session is held July 18-29. Lunch is provided. Camp is open to children of all national origins and faiths. jcajax.org

KidzArt 1820 N. S.R. 13, Jacksonville, 287-8603 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 “Out of This World” and “Secret Agent.”

Classes range from a few hours to a half-day for a partial or full week, depending on the child’s age. kidzartnfl.com

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 4-29, with a theatrical performance each Fri. Sessions feature themed drawing, painting, set design, song and dance and drama games from “Mary Poppins,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Annie” and “The Sound of Music.”

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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 oneof-a-kind ceramic piece. Call for schedules and fees.

Players by the Sea School of the Arts 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289 PBTS offers small camps that encourage children to express themselves through the arts. Let’s Put on a Play! is held in two sessions (weekdays June 20-July 8 and July 18-Aug. 5) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for kids in rising grades 4-11. Camp a-Go-Go is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on June 13-17 and July 11-15. Get in the Character Zone is held June 1317 and July 11-15 for grades 5-10. Improv-a-thon is held June 13-24. Let’s Put on a Musical! is held June 25-Aug. 12. Fees vary by session. Students bring their own lunches. playersbythesea.org

Pottery Works 4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 11, Jacksonville, 646-3009 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 Works can also bring the activity to you (10 or more participants required).

Puddy Mud Pottery Studio 852 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 810-5603 Kids paint their own ceramic pottery. Sessions are held June 20-Aug. 11. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Thur. Call for fees and camp details.

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Riverside Children’s Arts Center

This camp, for ages 4-14, offers focus areas, including visual arts, dance, theater, Top Chef science, historical reenactment, vocal, piano/percussion, guitar, musical theater, circus, film, comics, screenprinting, junior counselor and storytellers.

2841 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 389-1751 Located at Riverside Avenue Christian Church, the arts center offers six weeks of camp for children completing grades Pre-K through five, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., July 11-29.

KIDS DIRECTORY Classes include visual arts, music, specialty classes and outdoor play daily. Extended care, scholarships and sibling discounts are available. riversideartscenter.org

Savannah College of Art and Design 231 W. Boundary St., Savannah, Ga., (912) 525-5100 or (800) 869-7223 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. scad.edu

Southside Arts & Music Camp 1435 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, 396-6633 Designed for children who have completed grades 2-6, activities range from music theory and vocal technique to drama and dance, combining professional instruction with recreation and crafts. The week ends with a musical program.

Camp is held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 25-29. Tracts include dance, guitar, drums, accompaniment, voice, drama, art, sound engineering, photography, handbells and rhythm instruments. Cost is $145 per child with discounts for siblings.

Early bird registration is $130 through June 1. Before and after care is available. Lunch provided. ssbc.org

Summer Musical Theatre Experience Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 632-2347 Rehearsals for high school Summer Musical Theatre Experience and production of “Hairspray” are held from 6-9 p.m., starting June 1. Local high school actors, dancers, singers, technicians and musicians are needed. SMTE provides the opportunity to work hands-on with local theater professionals. The fee is $250 for performers, $200 for techs; scholarships are available. The show is held late July through mid-August. fscj.edu

Sunburst Studios 12641 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 485-0946 Sunburst Studios offers summer music camps for ages 7-10 and 11-14 on alternating weeks, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.Fri., starting June 13. A live performance every Fri. is recorded.

Campers write and perform their own original music as a band, and design their own T-shirts and cover art for the DVD. Campers bring a bag lunch and two snacks. Camp fee is $250, with a $25 discount for siblings. sunburststudios.net

Young Filmmakers Summer Retreat Workshops International Film & Digital Cinema Workshops 1715 Lakeside Ave., Ste. 4, St. Augustine, (347) 687-2463 These summer workshops are intense, hands-on and full-immersion comprising three two-week courses, using professional equipment in a challenging real-world environment. Sessions are held from June 12-Aug. 20.

The $3,500 tuition includes all local ground transportation,

meals and approved lodging; students are supervised 24/7. thefloridaworkshops.com

CHURCH CAMPS & PROGRAMS All Saints Camp Holy Cross Charismatic Orthodox Church 110 Masters Drive, St. Augustine, 810-0535 The theme is Under the Sea 3D; camp is held 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13-Aug. 19 for ages 5-12. Field trips, sports and arts and crafts are featured, at a fee of $85 a week.

Dinsmore Vacation Bible School Dinsmore United Methodist Church, 10604 Iowa Ave., Jacksonville, 768-6101 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 5-16, 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, Jacksonville, 287-2525 or (888) 287-2539 This co-ed overnight camp located at Camp St. John 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 3-8 and 10-15. Camp fee is $350.

Deermeadows Baptist Church 9780 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, 642-2200 The Deermeadows Baptist Church holds its free Vacation

Mandarin Museum & Historical Society River Camp lets kids ages 8-10 experience the history, culture and ecology of the St. Johns River through activities like fishing and kayaking.

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Even if your kids aren’t McLovin’ mealtime at your house, they may well jump at the chance to doubledog-dare you to an all-out extreme eating challenge.

Bible School from 9 a.m.-noon, June 20-24, for children age 5-grade 5 by Sept. 1.

Grace Episcopal Day School 156 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 269-3718 Weekly themed camp sessions are held June 1-Aug. 13.

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 are 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at $135 per week. Before and after care are also available. geds.net

Beaches Episcopal School Summer Camp 1150 Fifth St. N., Jax Beach, 246-2466 ext. 121 This private school offers summer camp programs for children entering grades Pre-K through sixth, in sessions held June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15 and July 18-22.

Themed activities include American Girl, Builders Camp, Cheer Squad, Fashion Runway workshop, Legomania, pottery, robotics, Superhero Academy, Top Chef and a slew of others.

Camp runs from 9 a.m.-noon and 12:30-3 p.m., Mon.-Fri. beachesepiscopalschool.org

Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church

In Your Face When you’re ready for some inside fun, offer your kids a plate of extreme eating

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hen I was 7, my mom took my sister and me on a “girls vacation” to Cancun. This was in 1988, mind you, before Cancun was a steaming hot swirlie of Spring Breakitude and body shots. There was still some culinary authenticity to be found in the ancient Yucatan city. It was also a time (and place) when restaurants didn’t necessarily disclose the ingredients in their menu items.

During our fancy girls’ week, we went to a “traditional” Mexican restaurant, albeit one already somewhat tainted by the presence of American tourists. In an effort to make Yankees feel at home, they served a children’s hamburger. When the burger showed up, however, it featured a layer of something strange. The layer resembled pork, but I was informed that it was horse. I ate it anyway, because I was a well-mannered kid and I didn’t want to offend what little Mexican tradition Cancun was trying to maintain. And that is the story of the grossest thing I ever ate.

Funny thing about kids. While they may balk at Brussels sprouts or cavil over cabbage, they love a good gross-out. And even if they aren’t McLovin’ mealtime at your house, they may well jump at the chance to double-dogdare you to an all-out extreme eating challenge.

Which is why you should throw down the gauntlet, inviting even fussy eaters to the table.

Should your kids be brave (or foolish) enough to accept the challenge, the first stop on the extreme eating expressway has to be Clark’s Fish Camp on Julington Creek in Mandarin.

Open for more than three decades, Clark’s doesn’t blink when serving adventure food like “gator eggs” (deep-fried quail eggs wrapped in gator sausage), charred buffalo, fried turtle, kangaroo, ostrich, antelope or snake. Originally a bait-and-tackle shop at the foot of Hood Landing Road, Clark’s is (fittingly, and almost literally) also awash in taxidermy, with hundreds of stuffed animals displayed throughout the restaurant. Truly, it’s possible to eat an antelope with an antelope’s stare aimed at you.

Extreme eating doesn’t always have to happen in the first person. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park has daily feedings at noon or 3 p.m., at which a few dozen cavia (a surprisingly adorable South American rodent) and rats are hurled (professionally, by a zookeeper) into the reptile pit. Similarly, Catty Shack Ranch on Jacksonville’s Northside offers a glimpse at the feeding habits of Siberian tigers, lions, cougars, leopards and even an arctic fox on most Fridays from 6-8:30 p.m. (cattyshack.org) If you get hungry on the drive between

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St. Augustine and Jacksonville, a snack may be in order. The Olde Town Jerky store, now with three (!) locations in the Ancient City, including the main one at Heritage Walk Mall on St. George Street, offers gator jerky, along with elk, antelope, even yak (which, in this case, can function as both a noun and a verb).

Of course, gator jerky is like potato chips compared to some of the items on the menu at Sumo Sushi on Park Street in Riverside — uni (sea urchin), eel, tobiko (flying fish roe), octopus, salmon roe, ika (squid) — all of which are available with a side of quail egg for a mere 75 cents more. If you’d rather adventure eat fare from this side of the globe, try the anticuchos at Pisco’s on Southside Boulevard: cow’s heart marinated in vinegar with special aji panca, served with potatoes.

Heat is one area of food exploration that few kids have mastered, but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for experimentation. Northeast Florida’s own signature Datil pepper is an obvious place to start, since hot sauces made from this fiery hot pepper abound. But there is (so far) only one place you can get ’em dipped in chocolate: Hot Shot Bakery & Café on Granada Street in St. Augustine. Though they were at first a novelty, the peppers are now a popular seller, according to the store’s owner.

There’s also a bit of heat in one of the homemade popsicles available at The Hyppo, a hole-in-the-wall establishment on St. Augustine’s Hypolita Street, that serves (among an array of tempting flavors) both the Datil Strawberry and Mango Habañero, mixing ice cold deliciousness with a chili chaser.

Extreme eating doesn’t, by definition, have to be gross, of course, which is where you’re allowed to introduce the parental trump card par excellence. The triple scoop cone. Yes: It’s ill-advised. Yes, there will be stomachaches.

But if you’re going to truly challenge your kid to push culinary boundaries, there has to be one epic indulgence.

Northeast Florida may not be a leader in extreme eating. Fancy restaurants in major cities now routinely serve everything from corn smut (a purple fungus that grows on corn) to cuy (a guinea pig-like animal) to burned goat’s head.

Then again, few things are more gustatorily aberrant than a pickled egg. So when little Joey comes up to you in the sweaty heat of the Northeast Florida summer, and says “I’m bored” for the zillionth time, give his maw something else to chew on. Something he’ll never forget.

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4001 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 396-7745

The Bolles School

Vacation Bible school is held from 9 a.m.-noon, weekdays, June 20-24 for potty-trained kids ages 3 (by May 31) through completed grade 5. Activities include arts and crafts and Bible study. habchurch.com

7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 256-5080 or 733-9292 Bolles offers academic and day camps throughout the summer. Specialty camps may be combined with Bolles Day Camp. bolles.org

Jacksonville Children’s Exploration Camp

Boy Scouts of America

3675 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, 241-3515, 493-3545

521 S. Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, 388-0591

Located at the Foundation Academy, this camp offers six weeks of educational and fun activities for kids ages 5-15, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 20July 29. The camp features field trips, arts, gardening, literacy, math, community service and career education for older students. Fee is $70 per week per child. jacksonvillechildrensexplorationcamp.com

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. nfcscouting.org

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Burrell’s Camp Chippewa

318 Ocean St., Jacksonville, 665-0102

Camp Chippewa offers full-day camps from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., held June 13-Aug. 19, for ages 6-12 with counselors hailing from Australia, New Zealand, Russia and England. 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 $140 which includes lunch. burrellscampchippewa.net

Weekly activities, held June 20-Aug. 12, for kids ages 6-12 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.

Southside Baptist VBS 1435 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, 396-6633 The free Vacation Bible School program “Big Apple Adventure” is held from 9 a.m.-noon, July 18-22, for kids 4 years old-completed sixth grade. Activities include crafts, games, music and Bible study. Extended care is available for $150 per child, with sibling discounts.

University Christian School 5520 University Blvd. W., Jacksonville, 737-6330 Ultimate Camp for Summer, for kids age 3 through rising grade 6, is held from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, June 1-July 29. Activities include science projects, arts and crafts, field trips water activities, as well as sports camps. ucschool.org

Vacation Bible School St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 1150 Fifth St. N., Jax Beach, 246-2466 High Seas Expedition VBS is held from 9 a.m.-noon, July 25-29 in the Parish Hall, for kids ages 4 through fifth grade.

Admission is $25 for the first child, $20 for each additional child. Register by June 15. beachesepiscopalschool.org

3111 Tiger Hole Road, Jacksonville, 737-4988

Camp Amelia City of Fernandina Beach Recreation Department, 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. 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 or (706) 862-2169 This Girl Scout camp holds one and two-week sessions for girls ages 7-rising 10th graders. 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. Camps run June 5-July 24. A one-week session is $695, two weeks are $1,355. The camp is in Cloudland, Ga., about 40 miles northwest of Rome.

YMCA Camp Indian Springs

Camp Ki Tov Jacksonville Jewish Center

2387 Bloxam Cut-off Road, Crawfordville, Fla., (850) 926-3361

3662 Crown Point Road, Jacksonville, 282-1000 or 268-4200 ext. 122

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, held May 30-Aug. 5, is committed to the Christian principles of the YMCA. campindiansprings. org to register online.

Camp Ki Tov offers eight sessions for kids ages 1-15 between June 20-Aug. 12, from 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m. or from 9 a.m.3:45 p.m., with extended hours available. Activities include swimming, canoeing, games, field trips, Judaica, overnights and undernights, cooking, music and Shabbat celebrations.

Fees vary with schedules. jaxjewishcenter.com

Camp PAL 3450 Monument Road, Arlington, 854-6555 2165 W. 33rd St., Northside, 355-3308

DAY & OVERNIGHT CAMPS

This camp offers indoor sports, life skills, instructional swimming, fishing and field trips for ages 6-14. Camp is held from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 20-July 29, at a cost of $100 per child per week, with a $50 registration. Lunch is provided. jaxpal.com

Andromeda Preschool 131 Suzanne Ave., Orange Park, 272-0424

Camp Pawprints

A full-service daycare, Andromeda offers a camp program with guest 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.

Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 725-8766 The mission of Camp Pawprints 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

KIDS DIRECTORY teach basic obedience, as well as exercise and groom the dog. Other activities include arts & crafts, games and a tour of the Humane Society. The cost is $300 per child, which includes a T-shirt, goodie bag, snacks and all materials.

Registration begins April 20 and camp is held from 8 a.m.noon weekdays, June 13-Aug. 19. jaxhumane.org

Chappell Schools’ Summer Camp 101 W. State St., Downtown, 632-3122 4501 Capper Road, Northside, 713-6010 8400 Baycenter Road, FSCJ Deerwood, 739-1279 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, 399-1009 484 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 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.

Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center 7575 Centurion Parkway, Jacksonville, 807-9550 Camp is held from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., weekdays, June 13-Aug. 19 for kids in K-5th grade. Weekly themes, including “Out in Space” and “In the City”, as well as field trips and outside playground activities, are offered. childrenslighthousejax.com

Community Connections of Jacksonville Davis Center, 325 E. Duval St., 354-6681 Homeless Housing Program, 1839 S. Lane Ave., Ste. 102, 786-6886 Normandy Community Center, 1751 Lindsey Road, 378-1676 Courtney Manor, 5620 Collins Road, 215-8160 Kendall Court, 10535 Lem Turner Road, 713-8970 Leigh Meadows, 4320 Sunbeam Road, 2 2-3293 Lindsey Terrace, 6455 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-6283 Sable Palms, 2150 Emerson St., 398-3863 A.L. Lewis Center, 3655 Ribault Scenic Drive, 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, June 14-Aug. 13, at a fees vary for each location, with a $15 registration.

Scholarships available for those who qualify. Call for fees, times and locations. communityconnectionsjax.org

Creative Kids 37 S. Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, 826-0565 Creative Kids offers this day camp for elementary school students. Campers may attend the weekly sessions on a fulltime or part-time basis. Activities include swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, sports and drama. Call for schedules and fee information.

Duval County Public Schools Summer Camps Abess Park Elementary, 220-1260 Alamacani Elementary, 221-7101 Axson Elementary, 718-5508 Bayview Elementary, 381-3920 Beauclerc Elementary, 739-5226 Biltmore Elementary, 693-7569 Biscayne Elementary, 714-4650 Chimney Lakes Elementary, 573-1100 Daniels Elementary, 630-6870 Enterprise Elementary, 573-3260 ext. 1072 Fletcher High, 247-5923 Garden City, 924-3130 Hogan Spring Glen Elementary, 720-1640 Jacksonville Heights Elementary, 573-1120 Thomas Jefferson, 693-7500 Kernan Trail Elementary, 220-1310 Kirby-Smith, 630-6601 LaVilla School of the Arts, 633-6069 Loretto Elementary, 260-5800 Love Grove, 720-1645 ext. 2006 Mandarin Middle, 292-0555 Mandarin Oaks Elementary, 260-5820 Merrill Road Elementary, 745-4919 Neptune Beach Elementary, 247-5957 Pine Forest Elementary, 346-5600 Sabal Palm Elementary, 221-8806 Sheffield Elementary, 696-8758 Stockton Elementary, 381-3955 Twin Lakes Middle/Elementary, 538-0825 Whitehouse Elementary, 693-7542 Windy Hill, 565-2700 ext. 216 APRIL 19-25, 2011 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 25

The school system offers a variety of day camps at schools throughout the county, starting as early as June 13 (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.

Duval County 4-H 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 certified. Call for dates, times and fees.

Episcopal Children’s Services Exchange South, 9143 Philips Highway, Ste. 500, Jacksonville, 519-2800 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 full-day early education for ages 6 weeks-5 years. The Philips Highway camp is held from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 13-Aug. 12. 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.

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Fletcher High Middle School Summer Camp 700 Seagate Ave., Neptune Beach, 247-5905 One and two week middle school summer camps, for kids who have completed grades 5-8, are held from June 20July 29. Camps offered include sports, performing arts, fine arts, arts & crafts, nature/science/outdoors and academic.

Registration deadline is May 26. Contact Community Education at Fletcher for fees, times and dates. Campers bring their own lunch. fhssummercamps.com

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4-H Summer Day Camps St. Johns County Cooperative Extension, 3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, 209-0430 Day camps include beginning beekeeping, flora & fauna, landscape camp, beginning sewing 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 1031 S. S.R. 21, Orange Springs, 291-0648 ext. 102 Camp Kateri is a resident camp for rising grades 1-12. Most sessions are six days/five nights, Sun.-Fri. 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. Council office is located at 1000 Shearer St., Jacksonville, 388-4653. girlscouts-gateway.org.

Happy Acres Ranch 7117 Crane Ave., Jacksonville, 725-1410 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. Extended daycare costs are included. Lunch and snacks are provided. Call for fees and dates.

Jacksonville Children’s Commission 1095 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, 630-3647 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

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In addition to softball camps, Jacksonville University hosts summer sessions in soccer, baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, and even a summer dance intensive.

Jacksonville Country Day School

The Learning Experience

10063 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, 641-4166

8411 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, 620-8320

Jacksonville Country Day Camp provides activities and education for age 4 through rising grade 6. Camp activities include swimming instruction, field trips, arts and crafts, canoeing and fishing, and sleepovers. Camps are held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 13-Aug. 5, with early and extended care available. Fees and schedules vary. jcds.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. tlechildcare.com

JaxParks Summer Enrichment & Teen Power Camp 630-4100 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, $20 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.

Neptune Beach Elementary Summer Day Camp 1515 Florida Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-5957 Swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, music, rhythmic activities, camp carnival, camp cookout, water slide and special events are available for campers age 5 (by May 1) through grade 4. Camp is held 7 a.m.-6 p.m., June 20-Aug. 5. Campers bring their own bag lunch. Call for fees.

O2B Kids!

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

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum Jewish Community Alliance

81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, 829-0745

8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 730-2100 ext. 252

Kids discover the Oldest City’s maritime past in themed sessions that include Sea, Sail, Shrimp & Slime. Children ages 6-12 takepart in hands-on activities, crafts, games and a field trip in St. Augustine. Camp runs June 13-July 29.

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.

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 20-Aug. 12, with pre-camp and post-camp available.

Check with JCA for details on the types of camps and fees. jcajax.org

KidsPark 4274 Herschel St., Jacksonville, 387-8602 This hourly drop-in center also offers Camp Buddy for kids ages 2-5 and Camp Blue Crew for ages 6-12, Mon.-Fri., from 9-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-4 p.m. ($95 a week) or 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ($190 a week), in June, July and August. The safe, secure environment offers a low child-to-staff ratio, with activities including arts and crafts, stories, group games, music and indoor play, and water play every Wed. kidspark.com

Kindercare Learning Center 12000 Sawgrass Village Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-9054 8401 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, 730-9181 4310 Barkoskie Road, Jacksonville, 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 5230 LaVentura Drive E., Jacksonville, 778-3181 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.

St. Johns Country Day School 3100 Doctors Lake Drive, Orange Park, 264-9572 SJCDS 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 13-July 29, at a fee of $240 for two weeks, $140 for one week. Extended care is available. Additional adventure camps include art, basketball, cheerleading, cooking, dance, fishing, football, gymnastics, karate, moviemaking, needlecrafts, soccer and volleyball, and may be taken individually or combined with the day camp.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School 4114 Oxford Ave., Jacksonville, 388-2632 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, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Dates are June 13-Aug. 5. The Enrichment Summer Day Camp program, held from 9 a.m.-noon and 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 20-July 1 and July 18-22, for grades rising 1-6, includes arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor recreation, scrapbooking,

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Skyland Camp for Girls 317 Spencer St., Clyde, N.C., (828) 627-2470 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 also focuses on riding, tennis and excursions, both camping and cultural. Call for fees and schedules.

The Sunshine House 3993 San Jose Park Drive, Jacksonville, 636-0581 The center offers a day camp 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.

This science camp for students entering fifth grade is held from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 25-29. A mix of classroom presentations, experiments and field trips, including using seine nets, water quality testing, and exploration of habitats.

Contingent upon safe weather conditions, campers kayak the estuary with experienced guides. The camp fee is $140; space is limited. gtmnerr.org

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Summer Day Camp

K.A. Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive, 249-4700

606 Valley View Ranch Road, Cloudland, Ga., (706) 862-2231

Campers ages 8-15 hit the beach from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include surfing, beach sports, nature hikes and sandcastlebuilding. Camp fee is $150 per two-week session, $25 for extended day. Call for session dates.

JaxParks Sports & Fitness Camps Carvill Center, 1302 Carvill Ave., 764-0513 Cuba Hunter Center, 3620 Bedford Road, 858-1366 Dinsmore Center, 7126 Civic Club Drive, 924-5330 Julian Barrs Center, 10151 Crystal Springs Road, 693-4909 Burnett Center, 3740 Burnett Park Road, 268-7510 The Department of Parks, Recreation and Entertainment offers programs to keep kids moving and learn about nutrition, too.

Camp fee is $75 per two-week session, $20 for extended day.

Call for times and dates.

Sessions Modeling Summer Camp 12627 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 401, Jacksonville, 292-4366

River Camp

Sessions Modeling Studio offers 10 six-day modeling programs, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat., June 6-Aug. 15, for children and teens. Activities include runway modeling, makeup, fashion photography, hairstyling, social etiquette and poise, and how to act in TV commercials. A photo session and fashion show close each session. Weekly cost is $199 for tots ages 3-5, $225 for ages 5 and older. Free extended day care is available. Kids bring their lunches. sessionsmodeling.com

Mandarin Museum & Historical Society 11964 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, 268-0784

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Campers in grades K-8 go wild and experience hands-on activities up close with more than 2,000 endangered and exotic animals. Week-long age-appropriate camps are held 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 13-Aug. 12. Campers bring lunch. Visit jacksonvillezoo.org for information on schedules and fees.

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Valley View Ranch Celebrating its 56th season, Valley View offers overnight camp for girls ages 8-17, held June 5-Aug. 5. 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. valleyviewranch.com

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River Camp, for kids 8-10 (rising third and fourth grades) is held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13-17, 20-24 and June 27-July 1, at Walter Jones Historical Park, and at the public dock adjacent to the park. The day program is designed to give students experience with the history, culture and ecology of the St. Johns River. Activities include fishing, kayaking, crafts and archeology. Guest speakers are featured. Each session is $250, which includes a T-shirt. Snacks are provided; campers bring a lunch.

An open house is held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 30. mandarinmuseum.net

Swimming • Crafts Multi-Purpose Gym Cooking • Ceramics •Journaling Field Trips • Chapel • Convenient Downtown Location 5 Star Center High Quality Childcare Available Year-round •Ages 6 weeks-12 years Sibling Discounts

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JJVA Summer Volleyball Volley Tots Camp Ages 5-8 9am-12pm $95 Session 1 6/20- 6/22 Session 2 7/6- 7/8 Mini Volleyball Camp Ages 9-12 1pm-4pm $95 Session 1 6/20-6/22 Session 2 7/6-7/8 All Skills Camp 9am-4pm $165 Session 1 Ages 13-16 6/27-6/29 Session 2 Ages 9-12 7/11-7/13 Session 3 Ages 13-16 7/18-7/20 Session 4 Ages 9-12 7/26-7/27 Varsity Team Camp *Varsity & Club Experience ONLY 9am-4pm $180 Session 1 6/23-6/24 Session 2 7/21-7/22 Setters Camp $95 Grades 7-9th 9am-12pm Session 1 7/14-7/16 Session 2

7/28-7/30 Grades 10-12th 1pm-4pm Session 3 7/14-7/16 Session 4 7/28-7/30 Attackers Camp $95 Grades 7-9th 9am-12pm Session 1 7/14-7/16 Session 2 7/28-7/30 Grades 10-12th 1pm-4pm Session 3 7/14-7/16 Session 4 7/28-7/30 Libero Camp $95 Grades 7-9th 9am-12pm Session 1 7/14-7/16 Session 2 7/28-7/30 Grades 10-12th 1pm-4pm Session 3 7/14-7/16 Session 4 7/28-7/30 11661 Philips Hwy., 32256 Register at jjva.com or call 854-2323

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Science & Technology Camp Aerospace Adventures Aviation Center of Excellence, 13450 Fretwell St., Jacksonville, 317-3840 This six-day interactive experience provides authentic aviation and aerospace learning experiences for kids in grades 7-12. The aviation program is held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 20-25. Registration must be submitted by April 22. The fee is $150. fscj.edu

Camp Kennedy Space Camp U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame’s Educational Facilities, Kennedy Space Center, S.R. 405, (321) 449-4400 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 13-Aug. 12, at a fee of $295 per week. kennedyspacecenter.com

Camp Wildwoods Wilderness Adventure Camp Cook Nassau Center, 76346 Burgess Blvd., Yulee, 548-4490 This camp, located at Nassau Outdoor Education Center, offers arts and crafts, team-building, climbing, canoeing, archery, journal-keeping, computers and drama for ages 5-14. Day and overnight options are available. Day camp session I ($175) is held June 13-17; campers pack a lunch. Session II ($325) is held June 20-July 1, with June 24 and July 1 as overnight campouts; session III ($325) is held July 4-15, with overnights on July 8 and 15. Overnights are $10 each. fscj.edu

GTM Research Reserve Estuary Sciences Camp 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra, 823-4500

Kirby-Smith Middle School, 2034 Hubbard St., Jacksonville, 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, including robotics, chemistry, astronomy, zoology, video editing, 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.4:15 p.m. Mon.-Thur., June 20-July 1 and July 11-22, with a fee of $325 for beginners; advanced fee to be determined.

Campers bring a bag lunch.

Marine Science Program 600 S.R. 206 W., Menendez High School, St. Augustine, gordonj2@stjohns.k12.fl.us.

For kids in rising grades 6-9, sessions are held June 14-23, June 27-July 7 and July 11-27. Campers explore coastal environments by canoe, kayak and boat. Activities include sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and trailbiking. Camp fee is $350 for a two-week session. www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us

Museum of Science and History 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, 396-6674 The Summer Adventure Camps offer science, history and astronomy-themed programs for grades Pre-K through sixth. Kids may explore exhibits and the new Bryan Gooding Planetarium. One-week sessions run from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., weekdays, June 13-Aug. 19. Extended day and discounts are available for members, siblings and multi-week campers.

Costs vary per session. Campers pack their own lunches.

Robot Camp is held for grades 6-8 July 19-23. themosh.org

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S.E.A. Camp Marineland, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-1111 or (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 13-Aug. 4, at a fee of $499.

Tree Hill Nature Center 7152 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, 724-4646 This 50-acre urban wilderness preserve in Arlington offers environmental education and eco-arts programs. Tree Hill has four nature trails, gardens, a natural history museum, live native animals and a butterfly aviary. Every Saturday is Family Saturday. For schedule information, call or visit treehill.org.

UNF Eco Camps University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-2298 Eco Day Camp is an outdoor day camp focusing on Florida wildlife, for kids ages 6-15. Activities include canoeing, hiking, exploring nature, games, swimming, getting muddy, arts and crafts and field trips. Camp is held June 13-Aug. 5, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays. General tuition is $200, but discounts are offered for UNF students, active military and siblings.

assessments are necessary for all camp attendees. Call for more information and to schedule an assessment.

Camp JADA 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville University, 730-7200 ext. 3064 or (888) 342-2383 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 13-16. 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 4600 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 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 and schedules.

CNS Healthcare 6867 Southpoint Drive N., Jacksonville, 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.

YMCA of Florida’s First Coast 37516 Oxford St., Hilliard, 845-2733 1915 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach, 261-1080 8301 Ft. Caroline Road, Arlington, 744-2234 2075 Town Center Blvd., Orange Park, 278-9622 3322 Moody Ave., Orange Park, 272-4304 10423 Centurion Parkway N., Jacksonville, 854-2000 3563 Philips Highway, Ste. 702, Southside, 398-9808 10415 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 292-1660 12735 Gran Bay Parkway W., Jacksonville, 370-9622 5700 Cleveland Road, Jacksonville, 765-3589 170 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, 543-9622

DOSA Camps

Summer camp activities include swimming, arts and crafts projects, indoor/outdoor sports, games and field trips.

Check with your local Y for details. firstcoastymca.org

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, June 12-July 8, divided by age groups. campchallengefl.com

SPECIAL CAMPS

235 Marywood Drive, St. Johns, 230-7447 The Diocese of St. Augustine sponsors Camp I Am Special, Camp Promise and Camp Care, five-day recreational and residential summer camps for children, teenagers and young adults with disabilities. Weekly sessions are held June 6-Aug. 18. dosacamps.com

Easter Seals Camp Challenge 31600 Camp Challenge Road, Sorrento, Fla., (352) 383-4711

Angelwood, Inc. Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, 4001 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 288-7259 ext. 19

Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind

This program offers children ages 5-22 with developmental disabilities an opportunity to explore their own unique abilities in a safe environment. Day camp is held weekdays, June 27-Aug. 5. All aspects of camping — arts and crafts, music, recreation and organized play — are utilized, with a low camper-to-staff ratio. angelwoodjax.org

207 N. San Marco Ave. St. Augustine, 827-2601

Brave Kids

Summer Quest for kids ages 8-14, who are either deaf or hard of hearing or blind or visually impaired, is held June 19-24. 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. Camp fee is $125 per session. Music program runs June 26-July 1. Performing arts is held June 26-July 1. fsdb.k12.fl.us

151 Sawgrass Corners Drive, Ste. 204J, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-1895

The Jericho School

This nonprofit organization maintains a free online resource directory for children with special needs, disabilities and chronic life-threatening illnesses. bravekids.org

Camp Boggy Creek Overnight Camp 30500 Brantley Branch Rd., Eustis, 866-Go-Boggy This weeklong overnight camp is specifically designed for children ages 7-16 with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Held June 11-Aug. 19, Boggy Creek offers fun, adventure and independence in a setting that provides complete medical care. boggycreek.org

Camp Healing Powers Camp Marywood Retreat and Conference Center, 1714-5 S.R. 13, Jacksonville, 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-specific 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

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1351 Sprinkle Drive, Jacksonville, 744-5110 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 18-22, 25-29, Aug. 1-5 and 8-12. thejerichoschool.org

The Little Star Center Summer Camp 11512 Lake Meade Ave., Ste. 801, Jacksonville, 928-0112 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. littlestarjax.com

SPORTS CAMPS AQUATICS Camp Echockotee, 2513 Doctors Lake Drive, Orange Park, 388-0591 or (800) 232-0845.

Part of the North Florida Council of Boy Scouts of America,

KIDS DIRECTORY this camp is held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, June 20-Aug. 5 and is open to boys and girls ages 6-14; both Scouts and non-Scouts may attend. Activities include instructional swimming, kayaking, fitness and games, wakeboarding, tubing and climbing. The weekly camp fee is $170 before May 13, $190 after May 13. Extended care is available.

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 schedules.

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BASEBALL Bolles Baseball Camp The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 256-5080 or 733-9292 This camp is held June 13-16 and June 20-23. Campers ages 10-15 learn advanced baseball techniques and skills.

Hours are weekdays, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Specialty camps may be combined with Bolles Day Camp.

Jacksonville Suns Baseball Camp 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, 358-2846 The Suns, 2010 Southern League champions, offer this camp for kids ages 7-12. Players and coaches offer professional instruction on hitting, throwing, fielding and pitching. Camp is held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on June 16 and 17, and 29 and 30. Camp fee is $85 per session, which includes a T-shirt and hat, tickets to a Suns game (with on-field recognition) and lunch. jaxsuns.com

Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., 256-7415 The camp, for kids ages 6-14, is held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri., June 13-17 and 20-24 at Swisher Gym. Camp fee is $200, which includes a T-shirt. ju.edu

JaxParks Youth Basketball Cecil Gym & Fitness Center, 13531 Lake Newman St., Jacksonville, 573-3157 This camp, for kids ages 11-14, is held from 9 a.m.-noon, June 28-July 2 and for ages 13 and 14, Aug. 2-6. Camp fee is $35 per session.

Jill Dunn Basketball Camp Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., 730-7200 ext. 3064 or (888) 342-2383 The JU Dolphins coaching staff offers several single-day team camps for girls in high school, held from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on June 18 and 19, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 25. For girls in elementary and middle school grades, individual camp is held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 26. Call for fees.

Smoke Laval Baseball Camp University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-2586 Laval’s camp for kids 8-12 is held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (noon on Thur.) June 13-16, June 20-23, June 27-30 and July 11-14. Instruction in fundamentals and pitching, intrasquad games and college-level coaching intro are featured along with a low coach-to-camper ratio. Camp fee is $265 a week, with a $35 discount for attendance at more than one camp session. Lunch and swimming are included. smokelavalbaseball.com

Terry Alexander Baseball Camp Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., 256-7836 The Elite Showcase Camp for kids in grades 8-12 is held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 27 and 28 and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 29 at Brest Field, Session Stadium. Team defense and offense skills and drills are featured. The fee is $400. ju.edu

BASKETBALL

Bo Clark Basketball Camp

Flagler College, 74 King St., St. Augustine, 819-6251 The 24th annual Bo Clark Basketball Camp is held at the college gymnasium on Granada Street. Activities for boys

Lady Osprey Basketball Camp University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-4667 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. unf.edu

UNF Boys’ Basketball Camp University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-2495 Matt Driscoll offers basketball camp for boys ages 4-7 and 8-17, June 20-23. UNF players and coaches teach skills and strategies. Call for fees and schedules.

BOXING

Bulldog Boxing

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

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FENCING

Jacksonville Fencing Club 3955 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 579-6858

Union soldiers offer candlelight tours of Fort Clinch State Park’s historic 19th-century fort, every Friday and Saturday at sundown from May 13 to Sept. 2.

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Tom Burnett Golf Academy St. Johns Golf & Country Club, 205 St. Johns Golf Drive, St. Augustine, 285-6767 This high-energy summer camp offers 12 four-day sessions for junior golfers, from beginners to veterans, ages 9-18, full or half day, boarding or non-boarding, June 6-Aug. 5. Call for dates, rates, locations and information.

Tour Academy at TPC Sawgrass 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra, 280-2424

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Half-day camps are held from 9 a.m.-noon; full day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch included). Daily instruction and oncourse instruction three days a week are featured at this camp, focusing on full swing and short game development.

Weekly sessions are available.

Session I - July 11-14 Session II - July 18-21 Ages: 8-18 Lunches and T-shirts provided Cost: $225 per person

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July-21-24 Ages:Highschool varsity level Meals and T-shirts provided Cost: (July-21-24 $340 over night or $280 commuter)

Gyminators Gymnastics & Tumbling Summer Camp 4603-B Shirley Ave., Jacksonville, 388-5533 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. Camp is held May 20-Aug. 19, full days and half-days. Extended care is available. Call for fees. gyminators.com

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www.unfospreys.com St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum offers themed summer camps for kids ages 6-12, including the “In Search Of” program, which culminates in a ride on the Schooner Freedom.

Camps are offered July 18-22 and 25-29 for ages 8-18; year-round programs are held Mon.-Thur. Programs accommodate beginners and experienced fencers. jaxfencingclub.org

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Corky Rogers’ Football Camp

Jarboe Park - Neptune Park June 13th-17th 9am-12 noon

4-6 year olds $140 per child

June 13th-17th 1pm-4pm

7-9 year olds $140 per child

June 13th-17th 5:30pm-7pm

3-9 year olds $95 per child

9545 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 262-2002

This camp is held July 18-22 for boys grades 3-9. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $150. Featured activities include techniques of quarterback play, receiving skills, punting and place-kicking drills, blocking techniques and introduction to weight training.

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.

This new program offers full or half-day camps for girls and boys ages 3-12, June 20-Aug. 19. Competitive, recreational gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling and other activities are offered. Located behind World Gym.

Football Skills Camp University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 992-4263

July 25th-29th 1pm-4pm

7-10 year olds $180 per child

Kerwin Bell Elite Camp

4-9 year olds $220 per child

Aug 15th-19th 9am-12 noon

4-9 year olds $140 per child

Aug 15th-19th 1pm-4pm

4-9 year olds $140 per child

Aug 15th-19th 5:30pm-7pm

3-9 year olds $95 per child

Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, 256-7471 This one-day football camp, for rising juniors and seniors, is a competitive, non-padded instructional program, held from 1-4 p.m. on June 11, at a fee of $30. ju.edu

The First Tee of St. Johns County 4401 Cypress Links Blvd., Elkton, (904) 810-2231 Camps are offered in a variety of sessions for kids ages 5-12, teaching 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

UNF Tee It Up Golf Camp UNF Golfplex, 1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 48, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, 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.

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ICE HOCKEY & ICE SKATING

Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex 3605 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, 399-3223 Hockey camp, for ages 6-14, offers the basics of skating, stick handling, passing and shooting, at a fee of $395.

Camp is held from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays, June 27July 1. Summer Learn to Skate Camp, for kids ages 6-14, is held from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, June 6-Aug. 12, at a fee of $215 per week. Figure skating academy level, for ages 8-16, is held from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays, June 13-17 and July 25-29, at a fee of $250 per week.

A lunch program and extended care are available. jaxiceandsportsplex.com

GENERAL SPORTS CAMPS

Mike Hollis’ ProForm Kicking Academy

World Golf Village, 326 WGV Blvd., St. Augustine, 940-3600

Bud Beech Summer Camps

P.O. Box 3435, Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32004, 625-5893

Daily instruction and on-course instruction three days a week are featured at this camp, for junior and intermediate level players, held from 9 a.m.-noon and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch included). The focus is on full swing and short game development. pgatourcamps.com

These camps for kids ages 6-16 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.-3 p.m. at a fee of $119, June 13-Aug. 4.

Bus transportation and Fun Fridays are available.

Selva Marina Country Club

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1600 Selva Marina Drive, Atlantic Beach, 246-3144

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 992-4263

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 proformkicking.com for competition and camp schedules and pricing.

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World Class Gymnastics & Cheerleading

7111 Bonneval Road, Jacksonville, 425-4653

3-6 year olds $180 per child

Aug 15th-19th 9pm-4pm

This program is designed for beginners to advanced recreational gymnasts. Activities include instruction on all gymnastics equipment along with strength, flexibility and coordination games, floor exercise and arts and crafts.

Full day camp is held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., half-day till 1 p.m. Extended care is available. Call for schedule and fees. nfgymnastics.com

Edwin Watts Golf Academy

July 18th-22nd 1pm-4pm

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4261 Eldridge Loop, Orange Park, 278-8587

The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 256-5079

Godspeed Sports Performance presents this non-contact football camp for kids in grades 2-6, from 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. June 27-July 1. Former NFLer Lonnie Marts emphasizes developing fundamentals, techniques and skills. Kids bring a lunch, drinks and snacks. i9sports.com

Discovery Montessori School - Jax Beach

This camp, for offensive and defensive players entering grades 6-12, is held June 24, 25 and 26, day or overnight.

Boselli and his staff teach fundamental techniques.

Overnight camp fee is $250; day camp fee is $175. ju.edu

North Florida Gymnastics & Cheerleading

The country club offers camps for golf and tennis, featuring crafts and swimming, for kids ages 5 and older. Call for schedules and fees. selvamarina.com

217 S. Mill Ridge Trail, Ponte Vedra Beach, 686-4075

This camp for ages 5-14 (as of May 31, 2011) is held from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 15-19. Activities include flag

KIDS DIRECTORY football, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, kickball, tennis, track, capture-the-flag and swimming. i9sports.com

Park’s Place Daycare & Learning Center 5500 Shindler Drive, Jacksonville, 908-0140 Park’s Place Daycare & Learning Center offers athletic camp, kicking off with a mini-Olympics-like competition designed to prepare the campers with skills for the annual Day Care Cup, including other area day cares and featuring games and activities, held the last week of camp. The Read-a-Thon is also part of the summer-long competition.

Extended care is available. Call for schedule and fees.

Youth Sports and Fitness Camp University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-2998 UNF’s 30th annual Youth Sports and 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 13-Aug. 12. Before and after extended care is available, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

The weekly fee is $185 for the general public; $115 per week for UNF students. Campers bring lunch and the camp provides an afternoon snack. For information, call UNF at 620-2998 or visit unf.edu/recsports/camps

HORSEBACK RIDING

Canopy Road Horse Camp

14159 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, 614-1690 or 699-4530 Canopy Road Carriage Co. & Creekside Farm 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 20-Aug. 19. canopy-creek.com

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp P.O. Box 888, Lake Wales, FL 33859, (800) 556-3833 Since 1952, Circle F Dude Ranch Camp has offered an active camping experience for boys and girls, ages 6-16. More than 20 activities including horseback riding, paintball and rock climbing are offered. Enrollment is limited to 100 boys and 110 girls; early registration is recommended. circle-f-duderanch.com

Diamond D Ranch 5903 Solomon Road, Ste. 1, Jacksonville, 289-9331 This day or overnight summer horse camp offers weeklong sessions in the summer for boys and girls ages 8-17.

Kids spend 4-6 hours a day riding, learning basic horse care and taking lessons. Camp is held June 20-Aug. 5.

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 Happy Acres offers horsemanship camp from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays, June 13-Aug. 15. Kids may bring their own horses to be boarded for the week at a fee of $175.

Campers bring their own lunch. Call for fees.

Haven Horse Ranch 7333 C.R. 208, St. Augustine, 813-5710 The 22nd annual horse camp, for ages 7-15, is held Mon.Fri., June 13-Aug. 12. Campers learn general care, tacking and riding. Day camp is $315 a week, overnight camp is $495 a week.

Skyway Meadows Horse Camp 12087 Dunn Creek Road, Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 704-0493 or 757-3960 Activities include horseback riding, crafts, barn work and horse grooming for ages 6 and older. Call for rates and schedules.

KAYAKING/ROWING/ SAILING CAMPS

Army/Navy Outdoors

Kayak classes, Paddle Club activities, tours and demos

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are offered throughout the summer. Call 725-5000 for schedules.

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.

Black Creek Outfitters Kayak sessions are offered throughout the summer.

Classes are primarily for beginners, and kayakers must know how to swim. For more information, call 645-7003.

Jacksonville Rowing Club,

from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tue.-Thur., June 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, July 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, and Aug. 9-11, at the ocean at Second Avenue North, Jax Beach. Each session is $125; all equipment is provided. Private lessons are also available.

The Skate Station 1595 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine, 829-3555

Pit Surf Shop Summer Surf Camp

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. blog.skate-station.com

18 A St., St. Augustine Beach, 471-4700

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Kids ages 8-18 learn surfing basics in a safe environment, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur., May 30-Aug. 25. The weekly fee is $170, which includes instruction, surfboard, snack and T-shirt.

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

Derek Marinatos Soccer Academy

St. Augustine Surf School

Kayak Amelia

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-2948

43 John St., St. Augustine, 206-7873

13030 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, 251-0016 Kayak Amelia offers all manner of guided kayak events, including firefly paddles, full moon paddles, bike tours and yoga kayak, held throughout the area, with expert instruction and supervision. Or rent a canoe or kayak and explore the marshes on your own. kayakamelia.com

SOCCER

Boys’ Elite Academy overnight program for ages 15-18 is held June 17, 18 and 19; boys’ residential program for ages 10-18 is held July 9-12; boys’ day academy for ages 6-12 is held July 18-22. Linda Hamilton’s Dream Big Soccer Camp and boys’ and girls’ goalkeeper and attacker training program for ages 12-18 is held July 5-8. For fees and details, visit dmsocceracademy.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 May 30-Aug. 26. Call for fees.

Simply Sisters Surf Camp, 461-9253 Girls only, beginners only — this camp meets at Mary Street ramp, St. Augustine Beach, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 13-17, 20-24 and June 27-July 1.

Sailors, Paddlers & Rowers 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 most weeks of the summer from 9-2 p.m. at a cost of $175 a week. www. sail-staugustine.com 810-1966.

LACROSSE

Mindy McCord’s School of Lacrosse Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., 256-7398 Girls’ team-only session is held July 22, 23 and 24; individual session is held July 27-30, with both available for commuter or overnight. Skills, technique, strength and conditioning are taught. For fees and schedules, visit julacrosse.com

MARTIAL ARTS

Gracie Barra South Jax

8570 Philips Highway, Ste. 113, Jacksonville, 716-8600 Brazilian jiu jitsu camp is held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20-24 for kids ages 5-16. Fitness and self-defense training and techniques, along with arts and crafts, movies, games and history storytime are featured. Camp fee is $275 which includes a Gracie Barra uniform and T-shirt. gbsjax.com

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

Sunrise Surf Camp

Cecil Recreation Complex, 13611-A Normandy Blvd., 573-3157

834 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-0822

This program is held from 9 a.m.-noon, July 12-16 for ages 8-10 and for ages 11-13, July 9-23. Fee is $35.

Sunrise holds surf camp sessions at Jax Beach. Ocean safety is stressed. Instruction is given by experienced surfers, lifeguards and paramedics.

Mike Johnson’s Soccer Camp

Surf Into Summer Surf Camp

Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., 256-7703

962-7873

Ray Bunch Soccer Camp

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 the 20th Avenue North ramp in Jax Beach. Water safety, paddling techniques and board skills are featured. Camp is held from 8:45-11:45 a.m. weekdays, starting May 30 in Jax Beach and June 6 in Ponte Vedra, at a cost of $195 per week. Overnight camps are also available. surfintosummer.com

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-2998

Surf Station

Johnson’s day camp, for boys 5-12, is held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13-17, at a fee of $215. Johnson’s Junior, for ages 10-14, and Senior, ages 15-18, Elite overnight camps, is held July 10-13 at JU’s Ashley Sports Complex. High-level techniques and skills are the focus. Camp fee is $475 for residential, $375 for commuters. dolphinsoccercamps.com

Soccer camp for ages 5-11 is held from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., weekdays, June 13-July 29. Warm-up games, instruction in basic and advanced techniques and daily swimming are included. Camp fee is $199 per session, which includes a camp ball and T-shirt.

JU Softball Camp

Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., 256-7361

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The two-day advanced all-skills camp 1 for kids in the ninth-12th grades, is held June 21 and 22, at a fee of $145. Drills and intensive instruction are featured. Camp 2 is held July 19 and 20.

SURFING & WAKEBOARDING

Bro Sessions Surf Camp, 461-9253

Karate Arts offers a summer program with a different theme each week, focusing on positive life skills. Camp is held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Nine one-week camps are offered, June-Aug. Campers pack their own lunches.

Extended care is available. karateartsflorida.com

Boys only, beginners only — this camp meets at Mary Street ramp, St. Augustine Beach, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 13-17, 20-24 and June 27-July 1.

EPIC Sessions Wakeboard Camps

Michael Lee’s Martial Arts Center

3591 S. Kernan Blvd., Ste. 409, Jacksonville, 254-0443

The center is open from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. for camp for school-age kids. Call for fees, schedule and details. michaelleesdojo.com

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.

Camp is held from 8 a.m.-noon for half days and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for full days. Call for schedules and fees.

SKATEBOARDING

1020 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-9463 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, May 30-Aug. 26.

An all-girls camp is also available, June 10-Aug. 19. Halfdays, 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. blog.surf-station.com

8011 Merrill Road, Jacksonville, 722-0110

3306 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 722-8550

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JaxParks Soccer Camp

Wakesurfing and wakeskating is taught to all experience levels. Camp is held from 9 a.m.-noon or from 1-4 p.m. for half-days, and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for full days. Locations include Julington Creek, Ortega River, Black Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway. All equipment is provided. epicsessionscamp.com

EPIC Surf Ministries P.O. Box 50952, Jax Beach, FL, 32250, 249-1201 Camps are held in June and July for ages 8-18 for day camps and ages 13-18 for overnight camps. Certified surf instructors, with low instructor-to-student ratio. epicsurfministries.com

14539 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 854-9253 Experienced instructors staff these week-long wakeboard camps, available in full day or half day, starting on June 1. xcampflorida.com

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 lifeguard or just want to learn more about ocean safety, this is a fun learning experience.

Campers bring a bag lunch. Classes are held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 13-Aug. 5, for ages 9-15. Call George Paugh at 249-9141. redcrosslifeguard.org

The Fish Bowl Swim School 9446 Philips Highway, Ste. 1, Jacksonville, 403-4007 Fish Bowl Swim School teams up with Heartland Rehabilitation for this swim program. Kids ages 6 months and older learn survival skills, techniques, comfort and safety skills. Drown-Proofing Swiminars are also offered.

Call for locations, schedules and fees.

Junior Lifeguard Camp

Skate Station

Jax Beach Surf Shop

3461 Kori Road, Mandarin, 880-7703 230 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 272-5600

221 First St. N., Jax Beach, 247-7873 or 525-4662

Cecil Aquatics Center, 13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, 573-3157

Surfing camp sessions, for ages 8 and older, are held

The city of Jacksonville offers this program for boys and

KIDS DIRECTORY

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girls ages 11-14. Sessions are held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 27-Aug. 5. Participants learn marine safety and basic lifeguarding skills. There are field trips, competitions and awards. Participants also learn about and train for employment as lifeguards. Extended day care is available.

Cost is $150 per session.

Seacamp Association 1300 Big Pine Ave., Big Pine Key, Fla., (305) 872-2331 Seacamp offers a comprehensive multi-level SCUBA certification program in three 18-day sessions for ages 12-17. Several marine science/SCUBA specialty courses designed to develop and utilize SCUBA skills are available.

Campers also acquire or enhance skills in sailing, board sailing and kayaking and have access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The camp is located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Call for application information and fees and dates of sessions. seacamp.org

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Camp Dynamite! is the extension of the TnT (Tennis-nTutoring) program. Activities include tennis lessons, art activities, academic enrichment, swimming and Friday field promise of benefit trips. Call for schedules.

VOLLEYBALL

Jacksonville Junior Varsity Volleyball Association

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 20-July 30. Camp fees vary. Extended care is available. jjva.com

JaxParks Youth Volleyball Cecil Gym & Fitness Center, 13531 Lake Newman St., Jacksonville, 573-3157 This camp, for kids ages 11 and 12, is held from 9 a.m.noon, July 5-9, for ages 13 and 14, July 26-30. Camp fee is $35 per session.

Flagler Tennis Camp

Mary Andrew’s Volleyball Camps

59 Valencia St., St. Augustine, 819-6298

FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 646-2202

Junior Tennis Camp Boone Tennis Complex, 3700 Park St., 384-8687 Southside Tennis Complex, 1529 Hendricks Ave., 399-1761 The city of Jacksonville offers two levels of tennis for ages 7-13: for beginners, held from 8:30-10:30 a.m., June 14, 16, 21 and 23 and June 28 and 30 and July 5 and 7; for advanced, on June 13, 15, 20 and 22 and June 27 and 29 and July 5 and 6. The fee is $20 per camper for each fourday session. coj.net

MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation 2933 N. Myrtle Ave., Ste. 101, Jacksonville, 301-3786

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North Florida Tennis Camp is a coed camp for youngsters ages 6-18, held June 13-17 and Aug. 1-5. It offers both a day and an overnight camp, and the ratio of campers to tennis instructors is 6:1. Experienced tennis professionals offer three weeks of highly qualified tennis instruction and play. unftenniscamp.com

11661 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, 854-2323

This camp, for kids ages 7-18, is held 9 a.m.-noon Mon.Fri., June 13-17, 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 4-8 and 11-15. Camp fee is $130 per child per session.

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UNF Aquatic Center 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 sessions schedules, fees and specific information.

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Coach Mary Andrew offers the 23rd annual camps. Little Spikers for ages 5-10 is held from 9 a.m.-noon July 21 and 22, at a fee of $45. Junior High/JV Camp for grades 5-10 is held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., July 11-14, at a fee of $145 per camper. JV & Varsity team camps are held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 18, 19 and 20, at a fee of $100 per player with a team, or $125 per player as individual. All camp participants receive a camp T-shirt. fscj.edu/vballcamp

UNF Summer Volleyball Camp University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-2897 UNF Head Volleyball Coach Kevin Campbell offers campers a series of programs, including player development I and II, July 11-14 and 18-21 at a cost of $225. Training and fundamental skills are offered to all levels. Call for specific camps, dates and fees. unfospreys.com

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UNF Eco Camps focus on outdoor fun for kids ages 6-15, including activities like canoeing, hiking, swimming, getting muddy and going on field trips.

YOUTH SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS Big Brothers/Big Sisters 3100 University Blvd. S., Ste. 120, Jacksonville, 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.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Offering a safe atmosphere for children, Boys & Girls Clubs has seven summer camps in Northeast Florida. Activities include summer reading, computer classes, arts and crafts, sports and games. Summer camps are held 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 20-Aug. 5 at Fernandina Beach Club, 907 S. 11th St., 491-9102 and Miller Freedom Club, 942259 Old Nassauville Road, 2611075;. Camp runs June 27-Aug. 5 at 820 Seagate Ave., Jax Beach, 249-3588; Lee Club, 313 E. 10th St., Springfield, 3551796; St. Augustine Club, 555 W. King St., 825-1975; Victory Point Club, 6750 Ramona Blvd., Westside, 693-1810; Woodland Acres Club, 191 Pecan St., Arlington, 721-1023 and NFL-YET Club, 555 W. 25th St., Jacksonville, 632-8327. bgcnf.org

Girls Inc. Summer Camps 1627 Rogero Road, Jacksonville, 731-9933 3702 Stanley St., Jacksonville, 731-9933 Day camp is held from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., June 13Aug. 12, for girls ages 5-18. Swimming, field trips, science projects, arts and crafts are featured. Girls Inc. membership fee is $20 and camp fee is $100 per week; call for details.

Jasmyn, Inc. 923 Peninsular Place, Jacksonville, 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

The Bridge of Northeast Florida, Inc.

Teens entering grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to participate in the 19th annual Metrotown Institute, held July 18-21 at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 849 Park St., 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 Student Recruitment at 354-1529 for details or visit onejax.org.

1824 N. Pearl St., Jacksonville, 354-7799 ext. 159 or 161

Safe Harbor Boys Home

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.

4772 Safe Harbor Way, Jacksonville, 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 Empowerment Resources, Inc.

120 E. Eighth St., Jacksonville, 356-3588

3832 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 10, Jacksonville, 268-8287

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

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.

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Shock and Awe Struggling to get kids off the couch this summer?

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azy kids are perhaps the only things less salutary than grumpy kids, though in the midst of the summer doldrums, the two are interchangeable. If the gentle pressure of parental expectation doesn’t dislodge them from whatever screen they’re a-gazing, however, it may be time to drop an A-bomb of adrenaline in their laps. A jolt of feartinged excitement may be just the tonic they need to erase the stale taste of boredom. How about a jaunt over croc-infested waters? Or a chance to catch air over concrete and skid sickeningly across same? Herewith, then, a short list of possible life-affirming and limb-risking activities: High Anxiety Sadly, the zip-line-filled Jungle Quest attraction on the Westside just closed last week, but there remains an even headier place to test out the strength of your lines, so to speak. The Alligator Farm Zoological Park recently opened a ropes course over the park — and its alligator enclosures — that includes multiple zip lines. Though not for tiny children (or the easily frightened), kids (at least 57 inches tall and 10 years old) can experience Crocodile Crossing, a bird’s-eye view of the farm’s crocs, gators, caimans and more. Along with the insanity of zipping over croc pens, there is an obstacle course with more than 50 challenges — and at $65 for a one-to-two-hour course, it almost qualifies as a bargain. Already the attraction has garnered mad press, including segments on CNN and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”

Somehow, there are still spaces available.

999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-3337. alligatorfarm.com

Fast and Loud Along with fresh seafood and a great view of the Intracoastal, Crazy Fish restaurant offers a variety of water-based activities, from chartered fishing boats to guided kayak tours. The ones the tykes will jump at, though, are the guided airboat tours. A mere $59 buys an adult lunch or dinner, a drink and a one-hour tour. Kids 12 and younger get the same bargain at half-price. The knowledgeable tour guides cruise the creeks and streams of the Intracoastal Waterway, spotting everything from manatees to alligators and bald eagles. Check out a video of the tour on their Facebook page at Crazy Fish Jax. 2510 Second Ave. N., Jax Beach, 334-8408. crazyfishjax.com

Ride of Your Life If you’ve ever watched anyone kitesurf on a windy day, you know the awesome power of the sport. In a good Nor’easter, it’s not unusual for a kitesurfer to gain 30 feet of air, and get pulled down the beach like

they’re attached to a fast-moving truck. Clearly, it’s a sport that requires some safety training, and the local authority is Paul Beiderwell, owner of 1st Coast Kiting. A master kiteboarder/kitesurfer and traction kiter, Beiderwell has helped hundreds of people in Northeast Florida learn the intricacies of the sport, including unassisted launching and landing and water restarts.

424-2721. 1stcoastkiting.com oceanextremesports.com

Into Thin Air Nothing screams change-of-pace like the sound of your own screams 18,000 feet in the air. Skydive Jacksonville advertises the highest tandem jumps in Florida, and frankly, we can’t uncover our eyes long enough to try to verify the claim. Just the videos posted at skydivejacksonville. com/tandem.html are enough to give our heartbeat pause. Though you have to be just 16 to solo jump, for $180, there aren’t many legal means of terrifying your children that can rival this one.

888-586-7529. skydivejacksonville.com

Wave of Mutilation Aqua East is just one of several outfits sponsoring Surf Camp, a chance for kids to hit the waves and safely learn the sport of (local) kings. Kids 7 and older can spend three hours a day for a week learning surfing techniques, surfing etiquette and water safety from qualified instructors. And with a ratio of one instructor for every three kids, your grommet will get the knowledge he/she needs to become the next Kelly Slater. Camps run from May 30 to mid-August, at $195 a kid. Lessons are held from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Mon.-Fri., at two locations. Surfboards and gear are included, and advanced lessons and overnight camps for kids 12 and older are available.

For more info, call 962-SURF (7873) or email SurfIntoSummer@gmail.com.

Air Time If your kid doesn’t like the sand, the water or diving from the friendly skies, try sending them to Kona Skate Park’s summer camp instead.

A landmark for 30 years, Kona hosts kids 12-and-younger for Grom Nights on Tuesdays, and a weeklong camp for kids 6-16 to learn everything from how to put a board together to how to maneuver the snake run. The camp begins June 13 and runs to late July. The cost is $170 for non-members, and owning a board and helmet is encouraged.

Individual private lessons are also available for kids 6 and older.

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Reasons to leave the house this week ROYAL SOUL LIL’ ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS

Internationally loved blues sensations Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials have spent the last two decades as ambassadors and messengers of contemporary Chicago blues. Frontman “Lil’” Ed Williams’ searing slide guitar work and thundering vocal delivery are surely his birthright, since this 56-year-old Chi-town native is the nephew of Second City electric blues baron, the legendary J.B. Hutto. This majestic, raucous quartet performs on Friday, April 22 at 10 p.m. at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Tickets are $12. 247-6636.

ELECTRIC COWBOYS GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY

The Austin, Texas, dynamic duo Ghostland Observatory specializes in a weird, genre-splicing style of music that could only come from a city that’s witnessed the rise of musicians as diverse as ’60s acid-rock guru Roky Erickson, blues maestro Stevie Ray Vaughan and ’80s hardcore punk heavies Big Boys. Funk, rock and full-on 21st-century electro are all fair game under the watchful eyes and ears of vocalist-guitarist Aaron Behrens and drummer-synthesizer dude Thomas Ross Turner, delivered with an equally trippy and impressive light show. They perform on Tuesday, April 26 at 8 p.m. at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $23. 246-2473.

PLAY BALL! SUNS VS. SMOKIES

’Tis the season to play ball, and local zealots of our national pastime get behind the championship Jacksonville Suns when they take on the Tennessee Smokies on Saturday, April 23 (Replica Jersey Giveaway Night!) at 6:05 p.m., Sunday, April 24 at 3:05 p.m., Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26 (50¢ Family Feast Night!) at 7:05 p.m. and Wednesday, April 27 at 1:05 p.m. at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $7.50-$22.50. 358-2846.

SURE PICK

OLD SCHOOL KEITH SWEAT AND SILK

The hybrid ’80s/’90s R&B style New Jack Swing was a slick fusion of hip hop and dance pop with platinum-selling artists like Bobby Brown, Tony!

Toni! Toné!, Teddy Riley’s group Guy, Johnny Kemp (of the smash “Just Got Paid”), supergroup Bell Biv DeVoe and even Color Me Badd’s “bubblegum soul” dominating pop culture. New Jack pioneer and current radio DJ Keith Sweat performs along with his protégés Silk (of ’93’s No. 1 hit “Freak Me”) on Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. at the TimesUnion Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $35-$100. 633-6110.

HARDCORE PROPHETS BAD RELIGION

Since ’79, SoCal punkers Bad Religion have been delivering their own aggro gospel: politically conscious lyrics delivered over skillful melodic hardcore. They play with Rise Against and Four Year Strong on Friday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 S. A1A, St. Augustine. Tickets are $32.50 and $37.50. 209-0367.

COMEDY UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE

Improv comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade launched a successful TV show on Comedy Central (1998-2000), performed at Bonnaroo and spawned comic veterans like Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts, Matt Besser and Horatio Sanz. The latest iteration of this evolving assemblage performs with local laugh-meisters Mad Cowford Improv and Improv Effect on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Advance tickets are $22; $25 the day of the show.

209-0367.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 HOWARD FINSTER

The story of the Rev. Howard Finster (1916-2001) is as captivating as his myriad creations. The Pennville, Ga. resident believed God wanted him to create “sacred art,” and he honored that command, spending his last decades making thousands of paintings and sculptures and recreating Eden itself on four acres he called “Paradise Garden.” By the time Finster died at 84, his work had become the centerpiece of the folk art realm, featured on REM and The Talking Heads album covers, even on “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.” The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville celebrates Finster’s legacy with “Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster” (pictured: “Caught in the Devils Vice [2733]”, 1983 ) from April 22-Aug. 28 at 333 N. Laura St. Along with the exhibit, MOCA offers lectures, workshops and film screenings. Museum hours: Tue., Wed., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. 366-6911.

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“You can take my gun when you pry it from my adorable, dead fingers!” Sarorise Ronan delivers a locked-and-loaded performance in director Joe Wright’s innovative thriller “Hanna.”

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Saorise Ronan excels in her portrayal of a child assassin in the offbeat and entertaining “Hanna” Hanna

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

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t’s not that the plot or framework of “Hanna” is particularly original. Indeed, the story merely tweaks the familiar trope about a rogue assassin fleeing from a ruthless, unprincipled band of pursuing agents. Think of the Bourne movies or even “Salt,” and you’ve got the basic gist of “Hanna,” with one big difference: This time the lone killing machine is a 16-year-old girl.

Sure, the concept sounds preposterous, but the movie works beautifully (and that’s the right word), thanks to its gifted young star, Saorise Ronan, and its unlikely director, Joe Wright.

Prior to “Hanna,” British director Wright has been thought of as an art house type, based on his first three feature films, “Pride and Prejudice,” the multi-Oscar-nominated “Atonement” and “The Soloist.” Who would’ve figured him for creating a chase-‘n’-kill flick?

Wright does indeed pull it off, with touches of introspection and atypical establishing shots to add some class and depth to what is basically just another thriller. Reuniting with his young Oscar-nominated star Ronan from “Atonement” must have been too good an opportunity for the usually more austere or reserved Brit to pass up. And Saorise Ronan continues to prove herself a dazzling talent, following up her earlier performance for Wright (she was 13 when she made “Atonement” in 2007) with similarly stunning turns for Peter Jackson (“The Lovely Bones”) and Peter Weir (“The Way Back”).

The opening act of “Hanna” takes place near the Arctic Circle, which makes for some visually compelling sequences as Wright introduces his two major characters, 16-yearold Hanna and her father Erik (Eric Bana).

Raised in complete isolation from the outside world, Hanna has been trained by her dad in every facet of survival. She knows how to fight and kill, by hand-to-hand combat or with whatever weapon is around. Her academic education is understandably limited (for instance, she has no experience with music other than from its verbal definition), but she’s a gifted linguist, able to communicate in everything from German to Arabic. (Like Meryl Streep, young Ms. Ronan herself is

especially adept at accents, a talent she gets to show off here.)

Though he’s very hard on his daughter in terms of her training, both physical and mental, Erik also shares a very tender, close relationship with her. When she’s ready, he declares, they’ll return to the outside world — but the decision is hers, as is the button to push on some sort of monitoring device.

When she finally does push it, their unlikely escape plan is set into motion with Erik leaving ahead of her. Hanna is taken to a containment facility to be debriefed by authorities, headed by an impressively malign Cate Blanchett as the icy director, Marissa Wiegler.

The body count escalates rapidly as Hanna demonstrates her killing prowess during her escape. Marooned in Morocco, of all places, she is befriended by an ultra-liberal husband and wife team (Olivia Williams, Jason Flemyng), their precocious teen daughter (Jessica Barden) and young son. This extended segment slows the action but provides some welcome characterization and even comedy.

When the bad guys finally track Hanna down, the chase moves to Berlin and a pre-arranged reunion with her father, who’s been doing some impressive killing of his own.

Formulaic though it may be in plot and conflict, “Hanna” succeeds on the strengths of its performances and the director’s unexpected deftness with action sequences. The latter, needless to say, are a staple of the genre, but Wright manages to bring some originality to the encounters. (There’s an especially good turn early on at the containment facility during Hanna’s debriefing.) Where “Hanna” the movie rises above the norm, however, is in its characters, both major and supporting.

Saorise Ronan is captivating, vulnerable and lethal. Eric Bana is firm and credible as always, and Cate Blanchett is deliciously vile.

The supporting villains, headlined by Tom Hollander, also add real depth, as do Williams and Flemyng and their offbeat family unit.

We’re not used to this broad range of unlikely characters in a genre thriller, another aspect that separates “Hanna” from the pack.

Director Wright never lets any elements overshadow the emphasis on sheer excitement and fun, making “Hanna” an innovative thrill ride worth taking.

Pat McLeod themail@folioweekly.com

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Stoned & Dethroned

Too many hits off Ye Olde Bong makes the stoner swordand-sorcery comedy of “Your Highness” a royal whiff Your Highness *@@@

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

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hat sorcery is this? David Gordon Green, the onetime poster boy for reflective, solemn character studies that peel the veneer away from the American mythos — films like “George Washington,” “All the Real Girls” and “Undertow” — is the one responsible for “Your Highness”? How does that even happen?

Did someone cast a stupidity spell? It’s one thing to say that Hollywood scoops up indie filmmakers, chews them up, and spits out McG and Brett Ratner clones, which absolutely happens. But that’s on a whole ’nother level to what it’s done to Green. Someone took a great bottle of vintage champagne and whipped up Tang mimosas. I thought Green’s last foray into stoner comedy, the abysmal “Pineapple Express,” was a nightmare, but that was a masterpiece of wit and nuance compared to “Your Highness.”

There’s no point to this unforgivable excuse for a comedy, except, obviously, for Danny McBride to make his buddies — director Green, costar James Franco — chortle over pot jokes and at least pretend to get laid. “Screenwriter” McBride cast himself as a nominal hero who, as the film opens, is under threat of death for having had sex with another man’s wife — an ugly blend of bullshit and macho fantasy that indulges the notion of women as men’s property not to be violated and McBride’s own dubious irresistibility. Later, gorgeous kick-ass Amazonian warrior chick Natalie Portman will “totally” want him, too, proving McBride has an active imagination. In between gropes, McBride’s character Thadeous, lesser prince of a pseudo medieval realm, will go

a-questing with his fabulous brother, heir-to-thethrone Fabious (Franco). These royal nimrods must prevent Fabious’s bride-to-be, Belladonna (Zooey Deschanel), from being raped by wizard Leezar (Justin Theroux) as part of some sort of magical ceremony that doesn’t seem to be about anything other than magically sanctioned rape.

But hey, I’m just a hairy-legged femi-nazi with no sense of humor! What do I know?

Can’t I see that this is all taking place on a planet with two moons? It’s not Earth, so it’s totally fantasy, so it’s immune to criticism!

Why can’t I just chillax? But hear ye earnest moviegoer, if you think dwarfs are by nature hilarious, “slut” is a fantastic compliment for an attractive woman, kicks to the crotch are awesome, and a quest built around the notion that a woman’s virginity is supernaturally enchanted (but a woman who’s been raped is ruined), then do I have a picture for you.

Just call a rape “the f*ckening,” and it’s all good. Hell, throw in some tit jokes and it’s suddenly sidesplitting. Or not. Your mileage may vary inversely with your age, IQ and degree of enlightenment. McBride and fellow rocket surgeon Ben Best penned this mess, but apparently most of the dialogue was actually improvised. There was only McBride tossing out off-the-cuff wisecracks, the kind of material brilliant wags can just invent on a dime without even having to think. So when McBride slings a comeback to some gobbledygook “verily”s and “forsooth”s by rolling his eyes and moaning “Oh, f*ck,” it’s Oscar time!

While the makers of “Your Highness” should be grudgingly commended for working in (or even creating) the genre of Medieval Stoner Comedy, their juvenile cockiness makes the movie a weak buzz. Ultimately, McBride’s whine of “This quest sucks” is sadly on point: It’s funny cuz it’s true.

Mary Ann Johanson themail@folioweekly.com

“Behold! A flop!” Natalie Portman, Danny McBride and James Franco are poised for failure in the dreadful comedy “Your Highness.”

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FILM RATINGS **** HAYLEY MILLS ***@ OLAN MILLS **@@ GENERAL MILLS *@@@ PILL MILLS

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

This remake of the 1980 Dudley Moore comedy stars Russell Brand in the title role of the alcoholic billionaire prat. Also stars Greta Gerwig, Helen Mirren (!) and Nick Nolte (!!)

ATLAS SHRUGGED: PART 1 **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Beach Blvd.

This first installment of the cinematic adaptation of Ayn Rand’s novel about a dystopian society stars Taylor Schilling, Paul Johansson and Michael O’Keefe (aka “Danny Noonan” from that Objectivist comedy classic, “Caddyshack”!)

BATTLE: LOS ANGELES ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Regal Avenues Aaron Eckhart shines as Marine Sgt. Michael Nantz who leads a crew of soldiers who must defend the City of Angels from an Alien Invasion.

CATCH ME … I’M IN LOVE **@@ Not Rated • Cinemark Tinseltown This Filipino rom-com stars Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson.

THE CONSPIRATOR ***G Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

No car chases, no zombies (unless you count Abraham Lincoln, whose body was embalmed often during its 14-day journey from the White House to Springfield, Ill., for burial). Director Robert Redford’s deft hand renders the tumultuous times of the 1865 assassination and its aftermath in a relatable way that’s factual and interesting.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: RODRICK RULES **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Cinematic sequel based on Jeff Kinney’s popular children’s books.

HALL PASS **@@ Rated R • AMC Regency Square Owen Wilson stars in this Farrelly Brothers comedy about a man whose wife gives him a chance to have an extramarital affair.

HANNA **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theatre Reviewed in this issue.

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

This putrid mix of animation and bad acting makes for one rotten egg of an Easter bunny picture.

INSIDIOUS **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark

“Omigod! We are way too hot to die in the first 10 minutes!” Anna Paquin and Kristen Bell are like, toast, in director Wes Craven’s slasher-flick extravaganza “Scream 4.”

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

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

Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne star in this supernatural thriller that gives big chills up to the half-way point, when “Saw” filmmakers James Wan and Leigh Wannell submit to fear and fall back on tried-and-true (and tired) formulaic scares.

lives put to the test by a group of fundamentalist terrorists in an Algerian village.

THE KING’S SPEECH **** Rated R • AMC Orange Park Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush deliver Oscar-winning performances in this uplifting based-on-real-life tale.

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

After struggling author Eddie (Bradley Cooper) takes the experimental drug NZT, he discovers his brain is operating at its highest potential. Unfortunately, nefarious forces want Eddie’s stash of “happy pills” and will stop at nothing — not even murder.

PAUL ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are a blast in this UFO comedy about a pair of bumbling fanboys who have a too-close encounter with goofy alien Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen).

RANGO **** Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Fun, creative animated flick that features the voices of Johnny Depp, Timothy Olyphant and Ned Beatty in the surreal saga of a lone lizard who rolls into a Wild Western town to save the day.

RED RIDING HOOD **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square Leonardo DiCaprio produced this horror film, a retelling of the kids’ tale starring Amanda Seyfreid, Shiloh Fernandez and Gary Oldman.

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

Matthew McConaughey revives his career and the courtroom drama as a lawyer who plays a lethal game of cat-and-mouse with a wealthy dangerous client, played by Ryan Phillippe.

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

Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, George Lopez and Leslie Mann lend their voices to this animated farce about Blu, a domesticated macaw in rural Minnesota, who follows the free-wheelin’ feathered femme Jewel to Rio de Janeiro.

OF GODS AND MEN **G@ Rated R • Regal Beach Blvd.

Director Xavier Beauvois’ drama chronicles events of a group of Trappist monks, who in 1996, found their beliefs and very

SCREAM 4 *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal

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Russell Brand is amazed by Helen Mirren’s allergic reaction to her pain medication in the remake of “Arthur.”

Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson reunite along with the cast of survivors from the original “Scream” films to see if, together, they can up the body count.

5 POINTS THEATRE “Atlas Shrugged” screens at 5, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. on April 19, 20 and 21 at 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. 359-0047.

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

True-life story of surfer girl Bethany Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb) and her fight for survival after a vicious shark attack off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

WGHOF IMAX THEATER “Born To Be Wild 3D” is screened along with “The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D,” “Mars Needs Moms,” “Hubble 3D” and “Under The Sea 3D,” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, Exit 323 off I-95, St. Augustine. 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

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

Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan star in an overwrought sci-fi flick about time travel and amnesia, programmed to be forgotten immediately after viewing.

HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 1 Now in exile, Harry and the Hogwarts crew battle with Voldemort and his evil minions, only to discover the most powerful objects in all of magic: the Deathly Hallows! Zoinks!

SUCKER PUNCH **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues Director Zach Snyder’s fantasy about Baby Doll (Emily Browning) and her travels into a bizarre otherworld while locked in a mental hospital.

THANK YOU **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency Square Anees Bazmee directs this Bollywood import about a private detective who becomes entangled in the life of an attractive client.

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY

MARWENCOL This fascinating documentary debut from director Jeff Malmberg explores the life of photographer Mark Hogancamp, who was nearly beaten to death in a bar brawl.

Now partially brain-damaged, Hogancamp seeks to heal and recover by building the miniature land of Marwencol, a WWII-era town constructed to one-sixth scale in his backyard in upstate New York.

8213: GACY HOUSE When a group of ghost-hunters decide to spend the night in the onetime home of serial killer John Wayne Gacy and film their sleepover, what horrific discoveries does the “found footage” reveal? Unsurprisingly, tacky fake-wood paneling, berber carpeting, a mildew problem and certain death!

WIN WIN **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Beach Blvd.

Paul Giamatti stars in director Thomas McCarthy’s droll comedy about a high school wrestling coach dealing with his star athlete’s highly dysfunctional yet lovable family.

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

Reviewed in this issue.

OTHER FILMS

POT BELLY’S CINEMA “Blue Valentine,” “Limitless” and “Company Men” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101.

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13820 St. Augustine Rd. out At Bartram Park Legendary singer-songwriter Richard Thompson headlines this year’s Gamble Rogers Folk Festival.

RICHARD THOMPSON at GAMBLE ROGERS FOLK FESTIVAL with THE GRASCALS, KIM & REGGIE HARRIS, JOHN McCUTCHEON, LARKIN POE, PIERCE PETTIS, SAM PACETTI Friday, April 29-Sunday, May 1 throughout St. Augustine Three day/night passes are $59.50; single night pass is $29.50; $19.50 for single daytime pass 209-0367, 824-5740, 827-9997 gamblerogersfest.org

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olk and traditional music are, at the very least, niche styles of music, celebrating songs and artists forgotten by many but loved by a devoted few. If there is a single genre that honors, encourages and even sustains artists who exist in a realm of anonymous influence rather than the ephemeral glitz and disposable sound bites of popular music, it is surely folk. While this year’s Gamble Rogers Folk Festival offers an impressive roster of 70 acts, running the gamut from traditional tunes to contemporary, many are unknown — and by design of the folk form — will remain that way.

Headliner Richard Thompson, however, may be doomed into becoming an accidental legend.

The 62-year-old Notting Hill, London, native began playing music as a child, exposed by his amateur guitarist father to everything from traditional Scottish music to the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt and even Jerry Lee Lewis. Patrick Humphrey’s 2000 biography, “Richard Thompson,” reveals that as a boy, the future finger-picker would listen to the radio and hi-fi obsessively, becoming an impressive mimic. While still in his teens, Thompson formed the group Emil and the Detectives, which also featured Hugh Cornwall, future singer-guitarist of new wave heroes The Stranglers. As a teenager in the ’60s, Thompson played with one of the truly pioneering British rock groups — Fairport

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Convention, an alchemy of traditional roots music and psychedelia that produced some of the most magical — and woefully lesser known — music of the decade. Thompson seemed to catch fire with this North London sextet, his skills as a guitarist, lyricist and eventual vocalist glowing a little brighter with every gig. One song that captured the essence of the burgeoning artist’s skills was “Meet on the Ledge,” from the band’s superb 1969 release, “What We Did on Our Holidays.” In less than three minutes, acoustic and electric guitar tones and phrases reference everything from Celtic balladry to acid rock in a song that is either a cautionary warning or transcendent celebration of suicide. The then-19-year-old

Over four decades and 60-plus albums, Thompson has amassed a body of work that is as complex and involved as that of any of his better-known peers.

Thompson would take “Ledge’s” essential elements — romantic introspection combined with darkly humorous wordplay and a geniuslevel of musical skill — into a decades-long career that has earned praise from artists ranging from Emmylou Harris to fellow guitar-shredders like J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. Over four decades and 60-plus albums, Thompson has amassed a body of work that is as complex and involved as that of any of his better-known peers. Yet it is that very combination of spiritual depth and

unflinching confession in Thompson’s writing that repels a more pedestrian audience. His 1972 marriage to fellow musician Linda Thompson was an inspired coupling in many ways. “I Want See the Bright Lights Tonight” (1974) is considered by some to be one of the greatest albums of the ’70s. The pair explored their surrender to the mystical path of Sufism with the following year’s superb “Pour Down Like Silver” (which also featured Richard on the album cover wearing his finest Sheikhlike accoutrement. He remains a devoted Muslim to this day). The union soon ended in a contentious divorce, however, which simmered behind the production of their final album “Shoot Out the Lights.” Since its 1982 release, the darkly intimate tenor of this collection is still hailed as one of the best rock albums of all time.

Remarkably, Thompson released some of his best work after those initially prolific and storied years. His best-known track is the 1991-penned and NPR-sanctioned “1952 Vincent Black Lightning,” a classic paean to doomed love and divine intervention, delivered over an acoustic guitar arrangement that is as softly beautiful as it is subtly intricate. Lesserknown masterpieces like 1988’s “Waltzing’s for Dreamers” illustrate Thompson’s unrivaled gift as a storyteller as he sketches out a tale of two lovelorn souls dancing in some sad saloon, hoping to make up for a lifetime of loneliness in a four-minute slow dance, and to “care for each other, till the band reach the end.” Cerebral, witty and gifted with both the virtuoso’s ability to roll with the changes and a guru-like indifference to celebrity, Richard Thompson can be expected to stick to his roots and remain one of the greatest esoteric secrets of popular music.

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Saddle Up and Ride

Jax Beach rockers DarkHorse Saloon make fast tracks onto the local music scene DARKHORSE SALOON with BASTOGNE and DJ WES REED Friday, April 22 at 8:30 p.m.

The Atlantic, 333 First St. N., Jax Beach 249-3338 Admission is $8; $3 ages 21 and up

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ack in the winter of 2009, a Jacksonville Beach-based party punk band by the name of Endangered Feces split up. The four members were evolving in different directions — musically and personally — and decided to part ways. Two of the members, Michael “Fitzy” Fitzgerald (guitar/vocals) and Carl Nishiyama (drums), found a common thread in their love of all things “pre-punk rock” and began jamming with different musicians around town. Nobody seemed to fit.

They eventually found bassist Colin Cowing, a friend’s sister’s boyfriend (got that?). Just one problem: He lived in Orlando.

The guys shared samples and lyrical ideas over the Internet, and got together whenever it was feasible, but they weren’t yet a solid unit until the pair finally convinced Cowing to move to Jax Beach. The trio named themselves DarkHorse Saloon. “We wanted something obscure that didn’t really sound like a band [name],” Fitzgerald explains. “It sounds like a place I’d like to go to have a drink.”

Influenced by bands like Queens of the Stone Age, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Iggy Pop, The Black Keys and Led Zeppelin, DarkHorse vowed to write original material with a rock’n’ roll feel. “You can make money as a cover band in this town,” says Fitzgerald, “but that’s a pain-in-the-ass job to me. I’d rather just go to work.” For Fitzgerald, work is as the owner of a flooring company. For the other two, day jobs consist of something in the financial sector and a student-slashaspiring fireman.

Over the past two years, DarkHorse has opened for a slew of local and national acts including Northeast Florida favorites BLORR, Whole Wheat Bread and Tokyo Police Club. The guys practice at the “Beat Cave,” a structure set up at Cowing’s residence in Jax Beach that’s been rumored to have been used as a horse stable in the 1940s. But the guys haven’t been practicing much lately, occupied instead with preparing to release their debut full-length. “Greetings From DarkHorse Saloon” is a self-funded, 12-track disc recorded at Independent Productions in Neptune Beach.

For Fitzgerald, who does all of the lyric writing for DarkHorse, the record is an intoxicating success. “My songwriting’s all over the place,” the 30-year-old says. “Some is personal experience and a lot of it is writing as if I’m someone else.” The track “Rock N’ Roll Shakin’” is about a road trip the guys took with friends BLORR (aka Chris Hess and Adam Winn). “The song pretty much wrote itself.

There was a lot of partying and a lot of fun.”

The band has also recorded a video for their song “Strangers” with local director L. Gustavo Cooper (vimeo.com/16798187).

It follows frontman Fitzgerald as he downs shots at Ginger’s Place, a locals dive bar at the beach, before getting behind the wheel and driving, wigged out, around town.

As far as five-year goals go, DarkHorse Saloon isn’t really thinking that far ahead.

They’re just pumped to have their debut album coming out. “Basically, we just want to break even with this one [record] — it’s not something we want to be in the hole for — and then do a couple more records,” Fitzgerald says. “We’d love to take time out of the year to tour and if we get to the point where people are stealing our music, then we’ve really made it.”

Two dog night: The members of DarkHorse Saloon get down to some heavy petting.

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CONCERTS THIS WEEK

ANR This mysteriously named group reveals all at 8 p.m. on April 19 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $18. 398-7496.

JOE BUCK, VIVA LE VOX, SAWYER FAMILY, PRIDELESS, MURRAY HILL OUTLAWS, HANK HALL, MATTY THE KID The outlaw country and cowpunk kick off at 6 p.m. on April 20 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

JOHNSTON DUO This local group performs at 6:30 p.m. on April 20 at Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant, 691 N. First St., Jacksonville Beach.

270-0025.

SOJA, THE DIRTY HEADS, NEW POLITICS Reggae band Soldiers of Jah Army perform in a smoke-free environment (420, brah!) at 8 p.m. on April 20 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $28.50; $33.50 day of show. 355-2787.

JG WORLD This funky artist performs a delightfully dank 420 tribute at 8 p.m. on April 20 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

OUR LAST NIGHT, VANNA These rockers perform at 6 p.m. on April 21 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

VERTICAL HORIZON, SON OF A BAD MAN Modern rockers Vertical Horizon perform at 8 p.m. on April 21 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $15.

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JIMKATA, J2K New York electro-rockers Jimkata perform at 8 p.m. on April 21 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $10. 398-7496.

DONNA HOPKINS Singer-songwriter Hopkins plays at 8 p.m. on April 21 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

MARC DOUGLAS BERNARDO, MICHAEL RENO HARRELL The singer-songwriters perform at 8 p.m. on April 21 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville.

Advance tickets are $10. 399-1740.

BLISTUR These local rockers explode onstage at 8 p.m. on April 21 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Ste. 2, Jacksonville. 645-5162.

GRABBAG, THE ANGEL SLUTS at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Tickets are This night of punk rock mayhem and thoughtful reflection $12. 247-6636. slams into gear at 9 p.m. on April 21 at Underbelly, 1021 Park RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET St., Jacksonville. 354-7002.

Frank Cyr at 10:30 a.m., Robert Lester Folsom at 11:45 a.m.

CONDEMN THE INFECTION, CARNIVOROUS CARNIVAL, and Dan and Eric at 2:45 p.m. on April 23 at Riverside Arts WITHIN CHAOS, SILENCE THE MESSENGER, DNR Market, under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, FRIDAY APRIL 22 Jacksonville. 554-6865.

This night of brutal thrash and metal starts at 6 p.m. on April LOUIE LECLAIRE 22 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets This singer-songwriter performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 23 at are $10. 223-9850.

Ananda Kula, 4154 Herschel St., Jacksonville. 680-7344.

RISE AGAINST, BAD RELIGION, FOUR YEAR STRONG MOLOTOV SOLUTION The hardcore and punk kick off at 6:30 p.m. on April 22 at St. SATURDAY APRIL 23 These Las Vegas heavies blow up the stage at 6 p.m. on April Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 S. A1A, St. Augustine. Tickets 23 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $32.50 and $37.50. 209-0367. are $10. 223-9850.

DONNA FROST BENJAMIN BAKER This singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. on April 22 at Three Baker performs covers and originals at 7 p.m. on April 23 at Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

RUBY BEACH TUESDAY APRIL 26 KONAMI CODE, H1N1, BUMS LIE, LOVE IN ARMS Local act Ruby Beach performs at 7 p.m. on April 22 in the This night of ska and punk kicks off at 8 p.m. on April 23 at Courtyard at 200 First Street, Neptune Beach. 249-2922.

Lomax Lodge, 822 Lomax St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5.

JHAYSONN PATHAK BENEFIT CONCERT with ONE, EFEN 634-8813.

Canadian rockers One perform at 8 p.m. on April 22 at The THE VISION Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. A portion We predict some jam band music in your future — at 8 p.m. of CD sales benefits local musician Pathak’s medical expenses.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 27 on April 23 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina 353-1188.

Beach. 277-8010.

THE RIDE The journey of local rock begins at 8 p.m. on April LIFT These local rockers raise the roof at 8 p.m. on April 23 22 and 23 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Ste. 2, at My Place Bar & Grill, 9550 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville.

Jacksonville. 645-5162.

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BROWN BAG SPECIAL THE DANGEROUS SUMMER, SPARKS THE RESCUE, THE This jam ensemble plays at 8 p.m. on April 22 at Dog Star GRADUATE, THE SCENIC Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

FRIDAY APRIL 29 The indie rock kicks off at 8 p.m. on April 23 at Jack Rabbits, KEITH SWEAT, SILK 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $10.

This night of R&B and New Jack Swing kicks off at 8 p.m.

398-7496. on April 22 at the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater, 300 D5/New Day/No Mercy MONOZYGOTIK, FLIGHT RISK, MIGHTY DUB KILLAZ W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $35-$100.

Come feel the Reggae and dub, bub, at 8 p.m. on April 23 at 633-6110.

SATURDAY APRIL 30 Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $10.

THE MOVEMENT, HEAVY PETS, JAHMEN Rockville Rumble finals 246-2473.

The roots, rock, reggae and you happens at 8 p.m. on April 22 PEYTON BROTHERS at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $10.

WEDNESDAY MAY 4 This night of bluegrass kicks off at 8 p.m. on April 23 at 246-2473.

European Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance DARKHORSE SALOON, BASTOGNE, DJ WES REED Produced by ab Checked by Sales Rep rm promise of benefit sUpport Ask for Action tickets are $10. 399-1740.

This night of local rock kicks off at 8:30 p.m. on April 22 at The PROM OF CTHULHU Atlantic, 333 N. First St., Jax Beach. Admission is $8; $3 ages The weird kids get a little payback with this goth-themed prom 21 and up. 249-3338.

THURSDAY MAY 5 night at 8 p.m. on April 23 at CafÊ 331, 331 W. Forsyth St., LIL’ ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS Jacksonville. 354-1999.

This Chicago blues band hits the stage at 10 p.m. on April 22

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ROCKVILLE RUMBLE FINALS April 30, Freebird Live PSYCHEDELIC FURS July 3, Freebird Live 517-6973.

JOHN MAYALL, SHEMEKIA COPELAND May 1, Ponte Vedra WIZ KHALIFA July 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre FURTHUR feat. BOB WEIR & PHIL LESH July 30, St. BRIDGET KELLY, TIM FIK Concert Hall Augustine Amphitheatre This of bluesy rock kicks off at 8:30 p.m. on April 23 at SOULIVE May 1, Freebird Live SELENA GOMEZ & THE SCENE, ALLSTAR WEEKEND July Downtown Blues Bar & Grille, 714 St. Johns Ave., Palatka.

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN May 3, The Florida Theatre 31, St. Augustine Amphitheatre (386) 325-5454.

JEFF BECK, IMELDA MAY BAND May 4, The Florida Theatre ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION, JERRY DOUGLASS TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC CHANGES IN LATITUDE (Jimmy Buffett Tribute) May 5, Aug. 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre This area jump-blues band plays at 9:30 p.m. on April 23 at Freebird Live Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Advance tickets FUNK FEST with EARTH, WIND & FIRE, MC HAMMER, are $7; $10 at the door. 247-6636.

FAITH EVANS May 6 & 7, Metropolitan Park ASSHOLE PARADE, SHITSTORM, DISCIPLES OF CHRIST, MELALI (ROB MACHADO) May 6, Freebird Live MAUSER TRAMPLED UNDER FOOT, ROCCO BLU May 6, Mojo Kitchen The punk rock, vulgar blasphemy and romantic introspection GREENHOUSE LOUNGE CD Release Party May 7, Freebird AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH stomps into gear at 8 p.m. on April 24 at Ring of Fire Honky Live BEECH STREET GRILL, 801 Beech St., 277-3662 John Tonk, 113 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. 710-2115.

CHIDDY BANG, DEV. NINJASONIK May 10, Freebird Live Springer every Fri. & Sat., every other Thur. Barry Randolph GOLIATH FLORES HEAVY CREAM, THE COUGS May 11, CafÊ Eleven every Sun. Multi-instrumentalist Flores plays at 1 p.m. on April 24 at Three PLAIN WHITE T’S May 12, Freebird Live DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 JG World Layers Cafe, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

KENNY CHESNEY May 12, Veterans Memorial Arena on April 20. Donna Hopkins on April 21. Brown Bag Special KARL W. DAVIS & JIM BARCARO MAC MILLER May 13, Freebird Live on April 22. The Vision on April 23. Karl W. Davis and Jim This night of funk and jam rock starts at 8 p.m. on April 24 JEFFERSON STARSHIP May 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Barcaro on April 24. Andrew Altman Trio on April 26. Live at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach.

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, JOHN PRINE May 14, Florida Theatre music every weekend 277-8010.

NEON TREES, LIMOUSINES May 18, Freebird Live GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., KNIFE REVENGE, A NEAR CHANCE, THE REAL, WATERSHIP THE DEFTONES, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN May 20, Plush 491-1999 Live jazz from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. DOWN, COME WHAT MAY, TAKE THAT, RUSSELL POTTER, DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND May 21, Freebird Live GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll A HERO’S FATE CAGE THE ELEPHANT May 21, Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend These local rockers perform at 6 p.m. on April 25 at Concert Hall INDIGO ALLEY, 316 Centre St., 261-7222 Dan Voll & the Alley Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are MINUS THE BEAR May 22, Freebird Live Cats at 8 p.m. every Sat. Frankie’s Jazz Jam at 7:30 p.m. every $10. 223-9850.

CLUTCH, MAYLENE & THE SONS OF DISASTER TOUR Tue. Open mic at 7 p.m. every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY May 26, Freebird Live O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll This trippy Austin, Texas, electro band performs at 8 p.m. on JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL with HERBIE HANCOCK, from 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. The Turner London Band at April 26 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets NATALIE COLE, GEORGE DUKE, MARCUS MILLER May 268:30 p.m. every Thur., Fri. & Sat. are $23. 246-2473.

29, Downtown Jacksonville THE PALACE ANDREW ALTMAN TRIO please call your advertising TAPROOT May representative 27, Brewster’s Pit For questions, at 260-9770. rUnSALOON dAte:& SHEFFIELD’S, 041911 117 Centre St., 491-3332 BSP Unplugged every Tue. Wes Cobb every Wed. DJ This jamgrass bassist leads his band at 8 p.m. on April 26 MUSHROOMHEAD, HED PE May 27, Plush Heavy Hess in Sheffield’s, Hupp & Rob in Palace every Thur. Live atFAX Dog Star Tavern, 10PROOF N. Second St., Beach.

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SLIDER’S SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Cason at 2 p.m. at the tiki bar every Sat. & Sun. THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Richard Smith on April 19 & 26. Stevie Fingers on April 21. Andy Haney on April 22 & 25. Reggie Lee on April 23. Richard Stratton on April 24. DJ Roc at 5 p.m. every Wed.

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AJ’S BAR & GRILLE, 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060 DJ Sheryl every Thur., Fri. & Sat. DJ Mike every Tue. & Wed. Karaoke every Thur.

MEEHAN’S TAVERN, 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5, 551-7076 Karaoke every Wed. Live music every Fri. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. PLUSH, RAIN, LEOPARD LOUNGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 745-1845 DJ Massive spins top 40 in Rain every Wed., DJs spin Latin every Fri.; house & techno in Z-Bar every Fri. TONINO’S TRATTORIA & MARTINI BAR, 7001 Merrill Rd., Ste. 45, 743-3848 Harry & Sally from 6:30-9 p.m. every Wed. Alaina Colding every Thur. W. Harvey Williams at 6 p.m. every Fri. Signature String Quartet every Sat.

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BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Duet every Wed. Goliath Flores and Sam Rodriguez every Thur. Bush Doctors every 1st Fri. & Sat. Live jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJ Dave Berg spins every Sat. DJ Alex Pagan spins every Sun. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke with Dave Thrash every Wed. DJ 151 spins hip hop, R&B, funk, soul & old-school every Thur. Live music every weekend. DJ Catharsis spins lounge beats every 1st & 4th Sat. Patrick Evan & Co-Alition every Industry Sun. TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Sat.

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642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins house every Wed. DJs spin progressive & electro house every Thur. DJ Michael Stumbaugh spins electro house & progressive breaks every Sat. MY PLACE BAR-N-GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows Road, 737-5299 Lift on April 23. Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri. TERA NOVA, 8206 Philips Hwy., 733-8085 DJ Jose de la Soul spins salsa & freestyle every Latin Thur. DJs spin hip hop every Fri. DJs Leland & Marc-E-Marc spin top 40 & house every Sat. DJ Leland McWilliams spins for South Beach Friday every 2nd Fri. Reggae Fanatic is held every 3rd Fri.

TONY D’S NEW YORK PIZZA & RESTAURANT, 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 322-7051 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri.

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) THE ATLANTIC, 333 N. First St., 249-3338 DarkHorse Saloon, Bastogne and DJ Wes Reed on April 22. The Infader spins every Wed. DJ Wes Reed spins every Thur. DJ Jade spins old wave & ’80s retro, SilverStar spins hip hop every Fri. DJ Wes Reed spins ’80s, old school, remixes & mashups, Capone spins top 40 & dance faves every Sat. BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt

Lanham sings classical island music every Fri.-Sun. BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Incognito at 5:30 p.m. on April 21. Bush Doctors at 6 p.m. on April 22.

Beau Knott & Burners at 5:30 p.m. on April 23. Kurt Lanham at noon, Jimmy Parrish at 4:30 p.m. on April 24 THE BRASSERIE, 1312 Beach Blvd., 249-5800 Michael Lamb on April 19. Live music every Wed. & Thur.

BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ Anonymous every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Live music every Wed. DJ IBay every Fri. & Sat. Charlie Walker every Sun. CARIBBEE KEY, 100 N. First St., Neptune Beach, 270-8940 Peter Dearing on April 19. Mark O’Quinn on April 20 & 24. Alex Seier on April 21. Carl & the Black Lungs on April 22 & 23. Live music every Thur.-Sun. CASA MARINA, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Johnston Duo on April 20. Derryck Lawrence Project on April 27 COPPER TOP, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-4776 Yankee Slickers on April 21. Mike Shackelford on April 22. Neil Dixon on April 23. Bush Doctors on April 24. Karaoke with Billy McMahan from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. THE COURTYARD, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Ruby Beach Band at 7 p.m. on April 22. Live music every Fri. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Indigo Blu at 7 p.m. on April 19. Get Permission on April 22. Don Miniard Band at 6:30 p.m., Karaoke at 10 p.m. on April 23. JK Wayne on April 24. Live music every weekend DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 311 Third St. N., 853-5004 Open mic at 9 p.m. on April 21. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Reggae every Sun. Karaoke every Mon. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Papa’s Cough Medicine on April 21. Live music every Thur.

EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine on April 23 FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB, 333 First St. N., 242-9499 Live music every Tue.-Sun. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Nate Holley every Mon. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. King Eddie reggae every Sun. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Vertical Horizon and Son of a Bad Man on April 21. The Movement, Heavy Pets and Jahmen on April 22. Monozygotik, Flight Risk and Might Dub Killaz on April 23. Ghostland Observatory on April 26.

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372-0943 Live music at 9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Nate Holley Band every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Video DJ and Karaoke every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Live music at 3 p.m. every Sun. Open mic at 5 p.m. every Wed. DJ Jason hosts Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 2461500 The Fritz on April 19. SWTH20 420 and Chroma on April 20.

Brown Bag Special on April 21. Wes Cobb on April 22. Ryan & Charlie on April 23 MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur.

MIMI’S SPORTS GRILLE, 1021 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 270-1030 DJ Dennis Hubbell spins & hosts Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Thur. & Fri. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials on April 22. Toots Lorraine & The Traffic on April 23 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Peter Dearing at 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Papa Sugar spins dance music at 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. DJ Austin Williams spins dance & for Karaoke every Wed., Sat. & Sun. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music every Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 The Murray Goff Connection on April 22. Class Act on April 23 PACO’S MEXICAN GRILL, 333 N. First St., 208-5097 Live music at 9 p.m. every Thur.

RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Ron Perry on April 20. JimiRay on April 21. Live music on April 22 & 23. Bread & Butter on April 24. Live music every Wed.-Sun. RITZ LOUNGE, 139 Third Ave. N., 246-2255 DJ Jenn Azana every Wed.-Sat. DJ Ibay every Sun. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Billy Buchanan on April 20. Buck Smith on April 21. Cloud 9 on April 22 & 23. Wes Cobb on April 24. Ron Perry on April

25. Live music every Wed.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Open mic with Travis Harden on April 20. Mark O’Quinn on April 22. Paxton & Mike on April 23. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN

CAFE 331, 331 W. Forsyth St., 354-1999 Prom of Cthulhu on April 23. Acoustic open mic 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Tue. Live music at 9 p.m. every Wed. & Fri. Factory Jax’s goth-industrial 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sat. Underground 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Mon. CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, old school, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Live music every Thur. Smooth Jazz Lunch at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m. every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri. A DJ spins classic R&B, hip hop & dance every Saturdaze. Live reggae & DJs spin island music every Sun. Joel Crutchfield for open mic every Mon. Live music every Tues.

DE REAL TING CAFE, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 DJs Mix Master Prince, Pete, Stylish, Big Bodie play reggae, calypso, R&B, hip hop and top 40 every Fri. & Sat. DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 DJ NickFresh spins every Tue. Indie Lounge. DJ SuZi-Rok spins every Thur. DJ Trim spins top 40, dance & rock every Fri. DJ Shanghai spins top 40, dance & rock every Sat. THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 The Band One at 7 p.m. on April 22 THE IVY ULTRA BAR, 113 E. Bay St., 356-9200 DJs 151 The Experience & C-Lo spin every Rush Hour Wed. DJ E.L. spins top 40, South Beach & dance classics every Pure Sat. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Massive spins top 40 & dance every Velvet Fri. DJ Shotgun spins top 40 & dance every BayStreet Sat. MAVERICKS ROCK N’HONKY TONK, The Jacksonville Landing, 356-1110 Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. Saddle Up every Sat. THE PEARL, 1101 N. Main St., 791-4499 DJs Tom P. & Ian S. spin ’80s & indie dance every Fri. DJ Ricky spins indie rock, hip hop & electro every Sat. POPPY LOVE SMOKE, 112 E. Adams St., 354-1988 Lil John Lumpkin, Stefano Di Bella & Lawrence Buckner every Wed. & Fri. Open mic every 2nd & 4th Sun. ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Eric Carter and DJ Al Pete every Fri.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Charlie Walker on April 20. Witz End on April 21. Simply Righteous on April 22. Nate Holley on April 23 MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins for ladies’ nite every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. ROCKIN RODZ, 2574 C.R. 220, 276-2000 Live music every Thur.-Sat. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 406 Old Hard Road, Ste. 106, 213-7779 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Country Night with Mike Miller Band at 8 p.m. on April 21. Captain Hook on April 22 & 23. Pili Pili on the deck at 5 p.m. on April 24

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BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Joe Buck Yourself, Viva Le Vox, Sawyer Family, Prideless, Murray Hill Outlaws, Hank Hall and Matty The Kid on April 20.

Our Last Night and Vanna on April 21. Condemn the Infection, Carnivorous Carnival, Within Chaos, Silence the Messenger and DNR on April 22. Molotov Solution on April 23. Knife Revenge, A Near Chance, The Real, Watership Down, Come What May, Take That, Russell Potter and A Hero’s Fate on April 25 BREWSTER’S PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Throwback Tue. ’70s, ’80s & top 40. Open mic with CBH every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Randal & live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. A DJ spins every Mon. BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Sat. Brucci’s Live open mic with Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILLE, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Blistur at 8 p.m. on April 21. The Ride on April 22 & 23. Karaoke every Tue. DJ Kevin for ladies nite every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Jack at 9 p.m. every Sun. Live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Big Engine at 7:30 p.m. on April 21.

Boogie Freaks at 8:30 p.m. on April 22. Zero-N at 8:30 p.m. on April 23. The Karaoke Dude at 8 p.m. every Mon. Live music outside for Bike Night every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. YOUR PLACE BAR & GRILL, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., 221-9994 Chuck Nash every Tue. Simply Righteous every Wed.

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Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with John O’Connor from 7-10 p.m. every Wed. Cafe Groove Duo, Jay Terry and John O’Connor, from 8-11 p.m. every Sat. Live music from 9 p.m.-mid. every Sat. BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE, 3057 Julington Creek Rd., 260-2722 Live music on the deck every Sun. afternoon CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. THE NEW ORLEANS CAFE, 12760 San Jose Blvd., 880-5155 Jazz on the Deck 7-10 p.m. with Sleepy’s Connection every Tue. Open mic with Biker Bob at 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Les B. Fine at 1 p.m. every Reggae Sun. Creekside Songwriters Showcase at 7 p.m. on the last Wed. each month RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing, 262-4030 Craig Hand every Sat. Karaoke at 7 p.m. every Sun. SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri. THE TREE STEAKHOUSE, 11362 San Jose Blvd., 262-0006 The Boril Ivanov Biva Jazz Band from 7-9 p.m. every Thur. David Gum at the piano bar from 7-10 p.m. every Fri.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. CRACKERS LOUNGE, 1282 Blanding Blvd., 272-4620 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Blistur on April 22 & 23. Buck Smith Project every Mon. DJ Waldo every Tue. DJ Papa Sugar every Wed. SENOR WINGS, 700 Blanding Blvd., 375-0746 DJ Andy spins for Karaoke every Wed. DJ Tammy spins for Karaoke every Fri. Live music every Sat. DJ spins for every Mon. S.I. nite

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The Gnostic Gospels of Stiv Bators: Memphis, Tenn., punk rockers The Angel Sluts (pictured) perform with local faves Grabbag at 9 p.m. on April 21 at Underbelly, 1021 Park St., Jacksonville. 354-7002.

23. Live music at 6 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Fri. Blues jams at 2 p.m. every Sun.

PONTE VEDRA

AQUA GRILL, 950 Sawgrass Village Dr., 285-3017 Moirai Vibe Reggae on April 24 KARMA, 822 A1A N., 834-3942 Just Friends on April 23 NINETEEN AT SAWGRASS, 110 Championship Way, 273-3235 Time2Swing at 6 p.m. every Jazz Thur. Strings of Fire from 6-9 p.m. every Sat. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Live music on April 22 & 23 URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 Soulo & Deron Baker at 6 p.m. on April 20. High Tides of Jazz at 7:30 p.m. on April 21. April Dean at 7:30 p.m. on April 22. Barrett Jockers Band at 7:30 p.m. on April 23. Darren Corlew every Tue.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE FATKATS NIGHT CLUB, 1187 S. Edgewood Ave., 994-5201 Waylay plays every Thur. Live music & DJ Lavo spinning hip hop, rock, reggae, punk; Caden spins house, techno, breaks, drum & bass at 9 p.m. every Flashback Fri. HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron at 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie at every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic at 8 p.m. every Wed. KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Dave Massey every Tue. Ray & Taylor every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. THE LOFT, 925 King St., 476-7283 DJs Wes Reed & Josh K every Thur.

LOMAX LODGE, 822 Lomax St., 634-8813 DKonami Code, H1N1, Bums Lie and Love in Arms on April 23. DJ Dots every Tue. Milan da Tin Man every Wed. DJ Christian every Sat. DJ Spencer every Sun. DJ Luminous every Mon. METRO, 2929 Plum St., 388-8719 DJ Chadpole every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke with KJ Rob every Sun., Mon. & Tue. MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ, 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551 Bluegrass Nite every Fri. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Becoming the Archetype, I Drive a Station Wagon, For What It’s Worth, Day of Vengeance and Just Like Gentlemen at 7:30 p.m. on April 22. White Collar Sideshow, Levi the Poet, Arlyn and Skyliner at 7:30 p.m. on April 23 WALKERS, 2692 Post St., 894-7465 Jax Arts Collaborative every Tue. Patrick & Burt every Wed. DJ Jeremiah every Thur.

Acoustic every Thur.-Sat. Dr. Bill & His Solo Practice of Music at 5 p.m. every Fri.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Deron Baker on April 21. JimiRay on April 22 & 23 AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Fermin Spanish guitar from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Open mic with Smokin Joe from 7-10 p.m. on April 19. Live music every Fri. & Sat. THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Lazarus at 10 p.m. on April 22. Karaoke at 9 p.m. on April 23 & 28. Jukebox nite on April 24. Open mic night with Christi Harris at 8:30 p.m. on April 25 CAFE ALCAZAR, 25 Granada St., 825-9948 Live music daily CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg at 7 p.m. on April 22. Pat Rose

at 2 p.m., Rick Levy & the Falling Bones at 7 p.m. on April 23 CHICAGO PIZZA & BAKERY, 107 Natures Walk Pkwy., Ste. 101, 230-9700 Greg Flowers hosts open-mic and jazz piano from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Fri. CONCH HOUSE LOUNGE, 57 Comares Ave., 829-8646 418 from 3-7 p.m. on April 24. Brad Newman every Thur. Live music at 3 p.m. every Sat. CREEKSIDE DINERY, 160 Nix Boatyard Rd., 829-6113 Live music on deck Wed.-Sun. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. FLORIDA CRACKER CAFE, 81 St. George St., 829-0397 Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. THE FLORIDIAN, 39 Cordova St., 829-0655 Live music every Fri. & Sat. HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Stu Weaver every Mon. HURRICANE PATTY’S, 69 Lewis Blvd., 827-1822 Those Guys every Tue. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Wed. Billy Buchanan every Thur. Dewey Via every Sun. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery at 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. JOHNNY’S, 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 829-8333 Montage features electro, dance & indie every Mon. KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB, 6460 U.S. 1, 823-9787 Mike Sweet from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

KOZMIC BLUZ PIZZA CAFE & ALE, 48 Spanish St., 825-4805 Live music every Fri., Sat. & Sun. LOCAL HEROES CAFE, 11 Spanish St., 825-0060 Glam punk rock dance party Radio Hot Elf with DJ Dylan Nirvana from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Fri. MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 540-2824 Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler noon-4 p.m. every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Amy Hendrickson every Sun. & Wed. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Alan Dalton & Terry Campbell at 9 p.m. on April 22 & 23. Katherine Archer at 1 p.m. on April 24. Vinny Jacobs every Tue. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Colton McKenna at 9 p.m. every Thur. Will Pearsall at 9 p.m. every Mon. THE REEF, 4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008 Richard Kuncicky from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Sun. RHETT’S PIANO BAR & BRASSERIE, 66 Hypolita St., 825-0502 Live jazz at 7 p.m. every night RING OF FIRE HONKY TONK, 113 Anastasia Blvd., 710-2115 Asshole Parade, Shitstorm, Disciples of Christ and Mauser on April 24 SANGRIAS PIANO BAR, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Soul Searchers every Wed. Jim Asalta every Thur. Jazz every Fri. The Housecats every Sat. Sunny & the Flashbacks every Sun. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 DJ Echo hosts Karaoke every Mon. Amy Hendrickson every Thur.

THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger from 5-8 p.m. every Sun. ZHANRAS, 108 Anastasia Blvd., 823-3367 Deron Baker & Soulo every Tue. DJ Cep spins ’80s & disco every Sun. Vinny Jacobs open mic every Mon

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 201, 928-0515 W. Harvey Williams every Tue. DJ Royal every

Wed. & Thur. DJ Benz every Fri. DJ T-Rav every Sat. THE GRAPE, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-7111 Live music every Fri. & Sat. John Earle every Mon. DJ Mikeology spins from 5-9 p.m. every Thur.

ISLAND GIRL Wine & Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Jazz every Wed. Live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Corbitt Brothers on April 20. Charlie Walker on April 21. Nate Holley on April 22. Yankee Slickers on April 23. Open mic nite every Tue. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Parkway N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music at 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Latin Wave at 7 p.m. on April 19. DJ Nova and LaTraia Savage & the Allstars at 7:30 p.m. on April 21. DJ Nova and C’Nergy at 7:30 p.m. on April 22 & 23 URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 Alive After Five with Dave Matthews Tribute Band on April 21.

Down Theory every Mon. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Peter Dearing Band every Wed. DJ Chad spins dance every Thur.

Live music every Fri. & Sat.

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ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 Paten Locke spins classic boombox, hip hop & tru school every Thur. DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Reggae every Sun. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Gary Starling’s Jazz Organization at 8 p.m. on April 19. Mark Douglas Berrardo and Michael Reno Harrell on April 21. Jazz every 2nd Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band from 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. DJ Omar spins dance every Fri. DJs Harry, Rico & Nestor spin salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 ANR on April 19. Jimkata and J2K on April 21. The Dangerous Summer, Sparks The Rescue, The Graduate and The Scenic on April 23 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger at 7 p.m. every Thur.

SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square & Band of Destiny at 8 p.m. every Mon. John Earle Band every Tue. DJs Wes Reed & Matt Caulder spin indie dance & electro every Wed. Split Tone & DJ Comic every Thur.

SOUTHSIDE

BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic from 7-11 p.m. with Chris Hall every Tue. Live music every Fri. Battle of the Bands every Sat. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall at 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717 Peyton Brothers on April 23 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., Ste. 7, Oceanway, 647-7798 Open mic every Wed. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Thur. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. Live music every weekend DAMES POINT MARINA, 4518 Irving Rd., 751-3043 Split Decizionz from 3-7 p.m. on April 23. Drill Bit at 3 p.m. on April 24 FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Big Engine every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. SKYLINE SPORTSBAR & LOUNGE, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 KMichelle, Joy Dennis, Seseley Monet J and DJ Chilly on April 23. 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 Donna Frost at 7 p.m. on April 22. Benjamin Baker at 7 p.m. on April 23. Goliath Flores at 1 p.m. on April 24 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Road, 647-8625 Open mic at 8 p.m. every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music at 8 p.m. every Sat. To be in this listing, send all the vitals (time, date, location with street address, city, admission price, contact number) to events@folioweekly.com or dbrown@folioweekly.com

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his is not art for high minds, in high places and effete tastes,” writes Jacksonville artist Overstreet Ducasse on his blog, overstreetducasse.blogspot.com. “It is not about decorative value and academic study.

This art is about amalgamation, observance and relevance.” © 2011 Today, Ducasse lives in Jacksonville, but he was born in Haiti in 1975. His father, a refugee who left for the United Sates in what is commonly referred to as a “banana boat” five years later, then paid a friend to bring his family over illegally, by plane. After arriving, Ducasse began to learn English, going to school in Miami before moving to Tallahassee, California and, eventually, Jacksonville seven years ago.

Though he’s spent much of his life working outside the world of fine art, attention to his artwork is increasing on a local level. He’s had shows in Miami, Tallahassee, Savannah and California. In Northeast Florida, his paintings have been on display at Fogle Gallery, R. Roberts Gallery, Karpeles Manuscript Museum, The Ritz Theatre & Museum and, most recently, during “Art After Dark,” the annual fine artsdriven fundraiser for The Florida Theatre. Not long ago, Ducasse chatted with Folio Weekly about influences, goals and the changing art landscape in Northeast Florida.

Folio Weekly: How does the influence of surrealism inform your painting?

Overstreet Ducasse: When I was younger, much of my work was very photorealistic or mechanical. I thought I had the skills, but couldn’t interpret my own ideas. In order to express ideas or emotion, I used to focus on subject matters that were very detailed, such as the wrinkles on an old woman, or facial expressions of a singer while they reach their highest pitch. But once my hand was able to interpret what was going on in my head, the art of surrealism began.

F.W.: What initially inspired you to become an artist?

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O.D.: My first inspiration to get into art was in Haiti. Artists of all kinds used to set up all over the city. It was a way of surviving poverty.

There were lots of paintings, woodcarvings, basket weavings — and my favorite was the toy cars made from cans and sandals.

F.W.: You also credit hip-hop culture as an influence, right?

O.D.: Believe it or not, I credit hip hop as a major influence! We had a ritual of hanging out at my apartment, which was underneath the upstairs steps, which we called “The Dungeon.” We’d listen to Wu-Tang Clan every night. Our favorite was Raekwon’s album, “Only Build 4 Cuban Linx.” From listening to Wu-Tang so much, I started to interpret

“It seems as if the further I am away from creating, the more I want to create.” them in my art. There were nine members in the group. They use to call their lyrics “darts.”

I did this one painting portraying each of the members as darts. From doing those paintings, I started to understand what I really wanted to do with my art.

F.W.: Are there certain conditions that prompt you to produce? Conversely, what do you find distracting?

O.D.: I feel that I’ve created some of the best painting with the least resources or the worst living conditions or even the least amount of time. It seems as if, the further I am away from creating, the more I want to create. I used to travel across the U.S. working in nuclear plants as a boilermaker sub-journeyman and a laborer. When I was at work, all I could think about was art. I couldn’t wait to get to the hotel to paint. I created some of my best

paintings during that time. I think as long as I have food, shelter and materials to work with, it’s a good condition.

F.W.: You mentioned being inspired by Haiti as a child. Do you find any similar inspiration in Jacksonville?

O.D.: I think that Jacksonville has an excellent art scene. There is a tight connection amongst the people. They accept you when you prevail and they accept you when you fail. I remember when I first started to attend Art Walk, there were only a handful of supporters.

Now every first Wednesday of the month, the streets are packed!

F.W.: Who are the local artists that you feel that tight connection with?

O.D.: I am part of “The Deepressionists,” a group that consists of Adrian Rhodes, Roosevelt Watson 3 and myself. We came together because we believe that Jacksonville is on the verge of a cultural renaissance, but the birthing process is very painful.

F.W.: Do you have a definite goal in mind with your body of work?

O.D.: I wish to express visual stimulation for your eyes, intellectual stimulation for your brain and emotional stimulation for your heart. I want people to be able to look, think and feel. I want to be a master in the art of healing. I take a lot of things literally. If there is such thing as a warm or cool color, then you should be able to stand next to a warm color and sweat, or a cool color and chill. I want to take the literal interpretation of that concept and apply it to healing.

Overstreet Ducasse can been reached at dartgallery@aol.com. You can see him discuss his work on the Globotron art website, globatron.org/interviews/overstreet-ducasse.

Damian K. Lahey themail@folioweekly.com

Steel my heart away. The exhibit “Artistic Metal — Sculpture and Jewelry” is the featured display from 5-9 p.m. on April 21 at First Street Gallery during North Beaches Art Walk. The show highlights the jewelry of Pat Livesay (pictured) and steel sculptures of Tyler Dominey. The gallery is located at 216-B First St., Neptune Beach. The show runs through May 23. 241-6928.

PERFORMANCE

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL Players by the Sea presents David Nehls’ and Betsy Kelso’s farce about life in a Northeast Florida mobile home community at 8 p.m. on April 21, 22 and 23 at 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach. Tickets are $25. 249-0289.

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Alhambra Theatre & Dining stages the raucous Western musical at 8 p.m. on April 19-23 and 26, at 1:15 p.m. on April 23 and 2 p.m. on April 24 at 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $45 and $49. 641-1212.

MORNING’S AT SEVEN Amelia Community Theatre stages Paul Osborn’s comedy about familial ties at 8 p.m. on April 21, 22 and 23 at 207 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach. Tickets are $20; $10 for students. 261-6749.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES AT LIMELIGHT Scott Abrams teaches all levels of improvisational comedy every Sat. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (ages 16 and older) and from 1-3 p.m. (ages 12-15) through May 21 at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. 495-3725.

RIGHT WHALE FEST SEEKS POSTER ART The third annual Right Whale Festival seeks artwork for its Nov. 19 event in Jax Beach. Submissions must be 11”x17” and include a rendering of a right whale mother and calf with correct physical characteristics and the RWF logo.

Deadline is May 13. Email entries to jkoelsch@sea2shore.org. rightwhalefestival.org ARCHITECTURAL LECTURE Lorenzo Matti discusses “The Design of the Performing Arts Center” at 5:30 p.m. on April 19 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. 355-2787.

ASOSA ACTORS STUDIO CLASSES Cindy Hogan holds classes for ages 7-11 every Mon. from 4-5:30 p.m., for ages 12-15 every Wed. from 4-5:30 p.m., through May 21. Each semester is $320. 814-3726.

JAX ART UNLEASHED First Coast No More Homeless Pets accepts works in a variety of media for its June 23 Jax Art Unleashed fundraiser and juried art show. Deadline is May 30. Artwork may be dropped off or mailed to 6817 Norwood Ave., Jacksonville FL 32208.

520-7900. jaxartunleashed.com ACTORS WORKSHOP ABET holds an eight-week workshop on theatrical basics from 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Sun. through May 22 at 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. Session is $150. 249-7177.

CORSE GALLERY WORKSHOPS Beginning and advanced acrylics, watercolors, oil painting and portrait painting classes are held Mon.-Sat. at Corse Gallery & Atelier, 4144 Herschel St., Jacksonville. Fees vary.

388-8205. corsegalleryatelier.com WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE A drumming class is held at 5:30 p.m., an African dance class is held at 6:45 p.m. every Fri. at St. Johns Cultural Arts Center, 370 A1A Beach Blvd. Each class is $10. 315-1862.

THEATRICAL ARTS Classes in theatrical performance, including song and dance, are held Mon.-Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Fees vary. 322-7672. theperformersacademy.com

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

GARY STARLING JAZZ ORGANIZATION Guitarist Starling leads his band at 8 p.m. on April 19 at European Street Café, 5500 Beach Blvd. Advance tickets are $10. 399-1740.

EASTER CONCERTS AT CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD The music of Bach, Tallis, Durufle and Byrd is performed at 7 p.m. on April 21 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville. University of North Florida’s Bach Chorale and Orchestra perform Bach’s “St. John’s Passion” at 7 p.m. on April 22. The Great Vigil of Easter and Festival Chorus Eucharist featuring the music of Darke, Wood, Wesley and Widor is held at 7 p.m., the Festival Eucharist, with the music of Hurford, Wesley, Stainer and Widor, is offered at 10 a.m. on April 23. 387-5691.

UNF SAX RECITAL Members of the University of North Florida Saxophone Studio perform solo and chamber works at 11:30 a.m. on April 23 at UNF’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878.

UNITARIAN EASTER CONCERT Harpsichordist Henson Markham, bassoonist John Cook and flautist Anne McKennon perform Handel’s “Flute Sonata” at 10:45 a.m. on April 24 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. 725-8133.

THE TBA BIG BAND This modern jazz big band swings into gear at 7 p.m. on April 25 at Harmonious Monks, 10550 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville. 880-3040.

RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS AT MOCA The Ritz Chamber Players perform at 2 p.m. on April 26 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville’s MOCA Theatre, 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. Admission for nonmembers is $8. 366-6911.

JAZZ AT THE BRASSERIE Live jazz is featured at 7 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at The Brasserie, 1312 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. 249-5800.

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

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

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

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ARTS IN THE PARK The eighth annual event features 90 juried artists displaying their work, plus live music and food, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on April 23 at Johansen Park, 1200 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. 247-5828.

NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, from 5-9 p.m., on the third Thur. of each 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.

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R. ROBERTS GALLERY 3606 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 388-1188. Works by Madeleine Peck-Wagner, James Oleson and Kathleen Wobie are on display through April 23.

SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 E. White St., St. Augustine, 827-9997. Eclectic works by Steve Marrazzo are featured.

SOUTH GALLERY FSCJ’s South Campus, Bldg. M1, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 646-2023. The juried Student Annual exhibit is on display through April 29.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 100 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 553-6361. Sculptor Grant Ward is the featured artist for April.

STELLERS GALLERY AT PONTE VEDRA 240 A1A N., Ste. 13, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-6065. Steve Williams’ and Enrique Mora’s exhibit, “Forces: Mora and Williams,” runs through April 25.

STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville. This co-op space features works by Mary St. Germain, Tony Wood, Terese Muller, Robert Leedy, Paul Ladnier, Joyce Gabiou and Doug Eng. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA GALLERY 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-2534. The Senior Exhibition is on display through April 29.

VAULT GALLERY 121 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 535-7252. Jeff Whipple’s “Spasms in The Vault” runs through May 27.

WATERWHEEL ART GALLERY 5047 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach, 261-2535.

Recent works by Henry Von Genk III and John Tassey are on display through April.

W.B. TATTER STUDIO GALLERY 76 A San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 823-9263. Multimedia artist Michelle Robideaux-Pent’s exhibit, “Art & Artifact,” is on display through April.

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

Jeff Whipple’s exhibit, “Spasm Compositions,” is displayed through May 3.

WOMEN’S CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE 5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville, 389-7749. The exhibit “Lasting Impressions” runs through July.

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AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. Ghost Tours are featured at 6 p.m. every Fri. Tickets are $19; $5 for students. The exhibit “200 Years of Fernandina” runs through June. The permanent collection includes artifacts from Nassau County’s Spanish Mission period.

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER 413 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657. Linda Olsen’s “Water All Around” runs through May 3. The juried exhibit “Magical History Tour Act I & II” is displayed through April 30.

CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. The BA Senior Portfolio Exhibition is held from 5-9 p.m. on April 21.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. “The Cummer Legacy” runs through May 22. Livingston Elementary School Exhibition features student artwork through May 9. The photo exhibit, “A Genius for Place: American Landscapes of the Country Place Era,” runs through April 24. The lecture series “Talks and Tea” is a seated gallery discussion about the collection of Ninah Cummer followed by a tea reception at 1:30 p.m. on April 20 and 21. The cost for non-members is $6. Registration is required. 355-0630.

DOW MUSEUM OF HISTORIC HOUSES 149 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 823-9722. Kathryn Arango’s quilt art, “Jungle Series,” is exhibited through May 29.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. Paintings and sculptures by “New Impressionists” and a collection of Sigmund Freud-related manuscripts are on display through April. Open Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874. Art, decorative arts and large collections of everything from china to seashells are on permanent display. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students. Ages 12 and younger are admitted free. Open daily.

MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 162, Jacksonville, 355-1101. The museum’s permanent collection includes steamboats and various nautical-themed art.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. “Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster” runs April 22-Aug. 28. Rob Creegan’s “Modern Art with a Human Face” runs through May 11. Family Fun Free Day is held from noon4 p.m. every Sun. Open Tue.-Sun. mocajacksonville.org RITZ THEATRE & LAVILLA MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555. The exhibit “Through Our Eyes” runs through May 21. “Lift Ev’ry Voice in LaVilla,” an exhibit of African-American history in Jacksonville, is on permanent display. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun.

50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. Sculptor Jenny Hager-Vickery’s installation, “Rust and Satin,” is on display through May 5.

CYPRESS VILLAGE ART LEAGUE 4600 Middleton Park Circle E., Jacksonville, 223-6100. The Spring Fling Art Show runs through May 19.

DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 2445 San Diego Road, Jacksonville, 346-5620. The “Senior Show” is on display through May 5.

ELEMENTAL GALLERY The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 110, 307-1885. Works by Maureen Sakakini Esposito are on display through April.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. The exhibit “Artistic Metal – Sculpture and Jewelry” is featured from 5-9 p.m. on April 21 during North Beaches Art Walk. The show runs through May 23.

GALLERY L Modis Bldg., 2nd floor, 1 Independent Drive, Jacksonville.

731-4971. “Artists Giving Back – An Exhibition to Benefit Volunteers in Medicine” featuring works by Dottie Dorion, Larry Davis, Jim Draper, Paul Ladnier, Raquel Rodriguez, Allison Watson and Tony Wood is on display through April 30.

Proceeds benefit VIM services.

HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, 741-3546.

A collection of art kites by Melanie Walker and George Peters of Airworks Studios is on display through June. Commissioned work by the pair is shown in JIA’s Connector hallway.

HIGH TIDE GALLERY 51 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 829-6831. The Earth Daythemed exhibit “Wild Birds” is on display through May 4.

INDIGO ALLEY WINE BAR 316 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7222. Eliza Holliday’s “Calligraphic Paintings, Banners and Boxes” is on display through May. JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY GALLERY 2800 N. University Blvd., Jacksonville, 256-7371. The Senior Thesis Exhibition runs through April.

JAXPORT GALLERY 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, 357-3052. The closing reception for paintings created during the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens event “A Brush with Nature” is held from 5-7 p.m. on April 22. Proceeds benefit both the artists and the Arboretum.

FSCJ KENT CAMPUS 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, 646-2300. The Best of Duval County Middle School Art Show runs through April 28.

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ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. A reception for nature photographer Jack Zievis is held from 6-8 p.m. on April 21 during North Beaches Art Walk.

ARCHWAY GALLERY & FRAMING 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 2, Atlantic Beach, 249-2222. Vicky Lennon is the featured artist from 5-9 p.m. on April 21 for North Beaches Art Walk.

THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE GALLERY 31 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. Yvonne Lozano’s exhibit “What Happened to the Chicken?” is featured through April.

AVONDALE ARTWORKS 3568 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 384-8797. Works by Dat Nguyen and Cookie Davis are displayed through April.

BEE GALLERY AND STUDIO The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 108, (727) 207-3013. Heather Gabel’s latest exhibit, “Running With Scissors,” is on display through April.

BURRO BAGS 228 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 677-2977. Designer bags by Mark George and Crystal Floyd are available through April.

CAMPUS GALLERY FSCJ North Campus, Rm. C-122, 4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville, 632-3310. Sara Ebrahimi’s “Dance of Color” runs through May 24.

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The eighth annual Arts in the Park features 90 artists, live music and food vendors from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on April 23 at Johansen Park, 1200 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. 247-5828. The 43rd annual Mandarin Arts Festival, held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 23 and 24 at Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, features arts and crafts vendors offering a variety of styles and mediums, including an exhibit of kids’ art. Admission is $1. (954) 472-3755.

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PARTY FOR THE PLANET The Jacksonville Zoo throws a Party for the Planet from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 30 at 370 Zoo Parkway. 757-4463.

COSMIC CONCERTS Laseropolis at 5 p.m., Laser Vinyl at 6 p.m., Retro at 7 p.m., and Hypnotica at 8 p.m. on April 22 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Each concert is $5. 396-6674 ext. 240. moshplanetarium.org BEACHES GREEN MARKET Local produce, all-natural beef, organic eggs and coffees and crafts are offered from 2-5 p.m. every Sat. in Jarboe Park, corner of Florida Boulevard and Third Street, Neptune Beach. beacheslocalfoodnetwork.web RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Frank Cyr, Robert Lester Folsom and Dan & Eric perform on April 23 at Riverside Arts Market, held beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. The water taxi service is now running. The Arts Market features local and regional artists, performers, bands and a farmers market from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. Admission is free.

554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com MIDWEEK MARKET Fresh locally grown produce, nuts, honey, eggs, plants, and baked goods are offered, along with live music from 4-7 p.m. every Wed. at Bull Park, at Ocean Boulevard and East Coast Drive at Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach. 247-5828. coab.us JAX LANDING MARKET Vendors set up throughout The Landing selling locally grown produce, baked goods, plants, pottery, arts and crafts and more, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Friday at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. jacksonvillelanding.com

POLITICS & ACTIVISM

FAIR HOUSING AWARENESS SYMPOSIUM “Your Keys to Fair Housing” is the theme of this ninth annual symposium, held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 30 at Crowne Plaza Riverfront, 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville. 630-4911. www3.coj.net ST. JOHNS COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS St. Johns County is currently accepting applications for the Ponte Vedra Architectural Review Committee, which has two vacancies; its deadline is May 2. There is one vacancy for the Ponte Vedra Zoning & Adjustment Board, the Mid-Anastasia Island Design Review Board and the Recreation Advisory Board, also with a May 2 deadline.

Those interested should call 209-0557.

JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets at 4 p.m. on April 21 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville.

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Family-friendly activities, Jaxson de Ville and The Roar cheerleaders, and inspiring stories of lives changes through the gift of organ donation are featured. Live music includes Alex Band, Johari, Laurel Lee & the Escapees, Longfellow Street, Michael Pignotti, Ron Rodriguez & the Repeat Offenders, Coming This Fall, Spontaneous Wingmen and The Senses. 234-0466. donatelifedayjax.com SURFRIDER FOUNDATION This group gathers at 7 p.m. on April 19 at Surf Station, 1020 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. A beach clean-up is held from 9-11 a.m. on April 23 at Eighth Street, St. Augustine Beach. The annual fundraiser Black Tie & Baggies, to benefit the preservation Northeast Florida beaches, is held at 6 p.m. on April 30 at The Atlantic, 333 N. First St., Jax Beach. Live music by B-Liminal and Mitch Kaufmann’s surf videos are featured. Raffles and a silent auction are featured. Tickets are $10. surfriderfirstcoast.org EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE The Beaches Ministerial Association holds its 61st annual The Addison is a disinctive historic property in the heart of Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. on April 24 at Seawalk Fernandina. The original 1870’s antebellum house features sunny Pavilion, First Street and First Avenue North, Jax Beach. en-suite rooms, the majority overlooking a private fountain The Reverend Peyton Hopkins of Community Presbyterian Church will deliver the Easter sermon, with music provided courtyard, many have spacious whirlpools and several with

by The Grateful Bread. Funds collected during the offertory individual private porches. This intimate retreat caters to are distributed to area charities. pastormikeb@gmail.com your every need, whether it be a gourmet breakfast, an EASTER EGG HUNT individually prepared picnic or afternoon refreshment, or Kids younger than 12 years old hunt for more than 2,000 the simple luxury of allowing you to sit back, relax, and eggs and hang out with the Easter Bunny at 9, 10 and 11 watch the world go by slowly on your own porch. a.m. on April 23 at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 246-4386. Registration is at 8 a.m. A charity 614 Ash Street • (904) 277-1604 raffle is featured. Kids up to 10 years old are on the hunt www.addisononamelia.com at 9 and 11 a.m. at 4825 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 771-2803; and at 2760 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 827-9400.

A $3 donation benefits the Children’s Miracle Network and The Betty Griffin House.

QUIGLEY HOUSE SPRING GALA The fifth annual fundraiser is held from 6-9 p.m. on April 23 at Thrasher-Horne Conference Center, 283 College Elegant 1885 Italianate villa. Luxury-class inn with Drive, Orange Park. Silent and live auctions are featured.

Tickets are $60. Proceeds benefit Quigley House, a upscale amenities. Large rooms, suites, private cottages, comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault Jacuzzis, fireplaces. Gourmet breakfast, evening social center serving Clay County. 375-0259. quigleyhouse.org hour. Romance Packages, Girls Getaway. Smoke-free!

JAX LANDING EASTER SUNRISE 227 South 7th Street • (904) 277-0500 The fourth annual sunrise service is held at 7 a.m. on April 24 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, www.fairbankshouse.com Jacksonville. 353-1188. jacksonvillelanding.com CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AWARDS LUNCHEON & CONFERENCE The 18th annual conference is held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 20 at Jacksonville Marriott, 4670 Salisbury Road, Southpoint. Speakers include Dr. Randy Alexander, Ross Oceanfront, charming rooms, soaking tubs, country McDonough, Charisse Nixon and Betty Burney. Admission is $145 for the conference and lunch; $65 for the awards breakfast, short bike ride to historic seaport. Porches, luncheon only. 306-9318. rockers and sitting by the fireplace. Treat yourself!

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Leggo my eggo! The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens holds a Dino Egg Scavenger Hunt on April 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the zoo, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. 757-4463. Kids younger than 12 years old can participate in an Easter Egg Hunt featuring more than 2,000 eggs and hang out with the Easter Bunny that same day at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 246-4386. Registration is at 8 a.m.

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225-9355. arcnassau.org GREAT DECISIONS This grassroots world affairs education program is held from 6:30-8 p.m. on April 20 at Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. “Responding to the Financial Crisis” is the featured topic. Admission is free. “The Caucasus” is discussed on May 4. 630-2665.

PERMACULTURE GARDENING An open forum is held at 4 p.m. on April 23 at Ananda Kula, 4154 Herschel St., Jacksonville. A vegetarian potluck and a free community concert follow the discussion. 680-7344.

SYMPHONY FUNDRAISER The Showcase Speaker Series is held at 2011’s designer showhouse, the Coxwell Estate, 9433 Coxwell Lane, Jacksonville. Chef Brian Siebenschuh is featured on April 19, Sandy Polletta on April 20 and Dr. Firdos Ziauddin on April 21. The showhouse is open through April 24. For tickets, call 358-1479. jaxsymphonyshowhouse.com CHISEL, SWIZZLE & SWING This fundraiser is held at 7:30 p.m. on April 22 at Mardi Gras, 123 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. All styles of dance are featured, along with live bands, champagne and gourmet desserts and a silent auction. Tickets are $20. Proceeds benefit the St. Augustine Sculpture Garden.

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by SPRING Sales Performers include Pink Ladies at 6:15 p.m. and Dynamics Dance Inc. at 7:15 p.m. on April 20 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. The series continues at 11 a.m. on April 21 and at 6:15 p.m. on April 22. jacksonvillelanding.com FRA BRANCH 290 DOES THE COOKING Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 290, serves dinner from 5-8 p.m. on April 19-23, 26 and 27 at Branch 290, 390 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach. Breakfast is held from 8 a.m.-noon on April 24. Lunch is served 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every weekday. Prices vary. Doug Bracey performs most weekends. Bingo is featured most Mondays. FRA, a global veteran’s organization, represents active duty and retired Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard members. 246-6855.

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TRUDY HARRIS Author and former hospice nurse Harris presents her book, “More Glimpses of Heaven” at 6 p.m. on April 26 and at 10 a.m. on April 28 at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. 737-7171.

ROMANCE AUTHORS Ancient City Romance Authors present Victor DiGenti at 12:30 p.m. on April 23 at Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville. DiGenti discusses “Tight Middles and Eye-Catching Ends.” acrarwa.org

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Adam Hunter appears at 8 p.m. on April 20-22 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on April 23 at 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets are $6-$12. 292-4242.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Uncle Dow Thomas and Robert Jones appear on April 22 and 23 at the Comedy Club, 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $12. 461-8843.

RICK CORSO Corso and Richy Lala appear at 7:45 p.m. on April 21 and 22 and at 6:45 p.m. on April 23 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Tickets are $10 and $13.

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SHRIMP FESTIVAL April 28-May 1, Fernandina Beach JAX SHARKS VS ORLANDO PREDATORS April 30, Veterans Memorial Arena SHREK May 10, T-U Center FLETCHER HIGH ALL-CLASS REUNION

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NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS PRO WRESTLING NWA World wrestling starts with “The Stimulus” Sam Shaw vs. Francisco Ciatso, followed by The Briscoe Brothers vs. Dark City Fight Club, Lince Dorado vs. Craig Classic (Jr. heavyweight title match) and the main event: The heavyweight title match between The Sheik and Colt “Boom Boom” Cabana on April 23 at Sin City, 1770 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Jacksonville. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 general admission and $20 ringside. prowrestlingfusion.com JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Suns — 2010 Southern League Champs — kick off a homestand against the Tennessee Smokies at 6:05 p.m. on April 23 at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. General admission is $12.50.

Games continue at 3:05 p.m. on April 24, at 7:05 p.m. on April 25 and 26 and at 1:05 p.m. on April 27. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com LOW TIDE BIKE RIDE The ride is held at 8 a.m. on April 23 at Anastasia State Park, 1340A A1A S., St. Augustine. The ride is free with paid park admission. 461-2035. floridastateparks.org SHELLS OF TALBOT ISLANDS A ranger discusses local shells at 2 p.m. on April 23 at Pavilion 1 at Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with regular park admission. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org/littletalbotisland PARS FOR PAWS The fourth annual Nassau Humane Society’s golf fundraiser is held from 12:30-7:30 p.m. on April 25 at Long Point Golf Course, Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island. Entry fee is $125, which includes golf, cart, treat bag, prizes, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and silent auction. 206-4092.

WHERE DOES BEACH SAND COME FROM AND HOW DID IT GET THERE? GTM Research Reserve volunteer and retired hydrologist Ron Ceryak discusses “Subsurface and Shoreline Geology” from 10-11 a.m. on April 19 at GTM Research Reserve Marineland, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine. This program is one of an ongoing third Tuesday of the month lecture series to help inform the public about the coastal natural world. For reservations, call 823-4500.

AMELIA RIVER CRUISES Amelia River Cruises offers daily historic and wildlife sightseeing tours of Amelia Island and Cumberland Island, with views of dolphins, manatees, exotic birds, alligators, wild boar and the wild horses of Cumberland Island National Seashore. expands its regular schedule to include five daily tours in addition to its newly launched Discovery Tours day excursion program. New tours include EcoTours, Shrimp Demonstration Tours, and an additional late afternoon tour of Cumberland Island National Seashore. For pricing and schedule information, call 261-9972 or email info@ameliarivercruises.com.

AUDUBON SOCIETY The St. Johns Audubon Society presents Renee Stambaugh, of the Sea Oats Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, at 7 p.m. on April 25 at South Ponte Vedra Beach Civic Association Bldg., 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. Stambaugh discusses the role native plants play in residential landscaping. Admission is free. stjohnsaudubon.com EARTH WORKS SPRING SEMINARS Five easy things you can do for the good of your garden are discussed at 10 a.m. on April 23 at Earth Works Garden Center, 12501 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 996-0712.

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AIFBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The AIFBY Chamber greets new members from 8:30-10 a.m. on April 19 at Jack & Diane’s, 708 Centre St., Fernandina Beach. The quarterly luncheon is held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 26 at the Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach, 4700 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island. Admission is $18 for members, $25 for non-members. 261-3248.

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11:30 a.m. on April 20 at Ponte Vedra Inn, 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra. Admission is $25. 285-2004.

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FIVE WISHES Haven Hospice and the Anastasia Island Branch Library host a Five Wishes presentation from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 19 at the library, 124 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine Beach.

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ETIQUETTE CLASS The class for kids ages 6-14 is held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 22 at Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine.

Three hours of instruction and a supervised three-course lunch at 95 Cordova are included in the $49 fee. 806-2423. veddytheatre.org CONCEALED WEAPONS LICENSE COURSE Gary Belson offers this course at 6 p.m. on April 20, 22 and 26 at Belson Range & Educational Training Center, 1963 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach. A “Basic with Defensive Tactics” course is held at 7:45 a.m. on April 30. Call for fees and details. 491-8358.

FINANCIAL SEMINAR A free financial seminar is held at 9 a.m. on April 23 at Jacksonville Marriott, 4670 Salisbury Road, Southpoint.

Registration is required; call 616-0600. empoweringwomen. eventbrite.com HUMANE SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS The St. Augustine Humane Society recruits and trains volunteers for a variety of services including reception area, administration, spay shuttle operations, events, fundraising, humane education, newsletter, website, pet food bank, landscape design, facility maintenance and building renovations. The Humane Society accepts volunteers who are 17 years of age and older. The necessary forms are found at stauguhumane.org. 827-8817.

THE LEARNING COMMUNITY Beginning knitting is held at 4:15 p.m. on April 20 at 626 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach. Cooking Basics for Newlyweds class is held at 6 p.m. on April 23. For additional classes and details, call 430-0120. tlcnf.com YOGA AT THE GRANARY A yoga class is held at 10:30 a.m. every Thur. at The Granary, 1738 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. Classes are $12 each.

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SALSA & TAEBO CLASSES Free classes are held at 6 p.m. every Fri. at Builders of Balance Health & Wellness, 7540 103rd St., Ste. 216, Jacksonville. 485-3112.

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BELLY DANCE CLASS Free classes are held at 4 p.m. every Sun. at Anais Belly Dance Studio, 10300 Southside Blvd.,PROMISE Avenues Mall.OF BENEFIT 680-0106.

JACKSONVILLE CHESS This group gathers from 1-5 p.m. every Sun. in the Sears area Food Court at Avenues Mall, 10300 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is free. You may bring a chess set, board and clock. All levels. 731-8496 ext. 210. jaxchess.com ASSOCIATION OF ASTROLOGY OF NORTH FLORIDA The AANF gets together at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tue. of each month at C.C.O.T., 1637 Hamilton St., Jacksonville. 641-4121 or 620-0031.

MS SUPPORT GROUP This group gathers at 1:30 p.m. every first Fri. at Neptune Beach Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. 246-8841.

FINANCIAL PEACE The program is held at 1 p.m. every Sun. at Christ Church of Jacksonville, 6310 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville. Call 771-6723 for details. daveramsey.com BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING SERVICES Community Hospice offers support for those who are grieving a death at Neviaser Educational Institute at Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville. To schedule an appointment, call 407-4802.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This St. Augustine group gathers at 7 p.m. on the first Tue. of every month at Flagler Hospital, 400 Health Park Blvd., Ste. 1010, St. Augustine. 501-7100.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY The recovery program meets every Fri. at Beaches Chapel Church and School, 610 Florida Blvd., Neptune Beach. Dinner is held at 6 p.m. (suggested donation $5), a group meeting is held at 7 p.m. and small gender-specific meetings are held at 8 p.m., followed by fellowship, coffee and dessert. 241-4211 ext. 448.

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU Classes are open to men, women, and children, beginning, intermediate, and advanced, from 7-9 p.m. every Mon.-Thur., and from 10 a.m.-noon every Sat. at East Coast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 7035 Philips Highway, Ste. 7, Jacksonville. The first lesson is free. 554-7800.

SCRABBLE CLUB This Jacksonville group gathers at 1 p.m. every Wed. at Golden Corral, 11470 San Jose Blvd., and every Thur. at Barnes & Noble, 11112 San Jose Blvd. For times, email curtlee59@aol.com. All levels are welcome. 733-1565.

JAX JUGGLERS Future jugglers gather from 6-7 p.m. every second Tue. and every fourth Mon. at San Marco Library’s Balis Center, 1514 LaSalle St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. jaxjugglers.org SENIOR CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed in the kitchen on Thur. from 9:30 a.m.1 p.m. to assist in preparation and serving of meals at The Players Community Senior Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra. 280-3233.

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

Award-winning wine list. FB. L, Wed.-Fri.; D, nightly; Sun. brunch. 801 Beech St. 277-3662. $$$ BEEF O’BRADY’S FAMILY SPORTS PUB F Signature wings, burgers and sandwiches. BW. TO. L & D, daily. 1916 S. 14th St. 261-0555. (For more locations, visit beefobradys.com) $$ BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks the Harbor Marina. The menu includes daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list. FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods. B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ 4750 An Italian kitchen and wine bar. Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup, clam linguini, panatela bruschetta and fresh gelatos. Dine indoors or on the terrace. FB. B, L & D, daily. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials.

Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ EIGHT Contemporary sports lounge offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Fri. & Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$ ESPAÑA RESTAURANT & TAPAS Traditional Spanish and Portuguese dishes, tapas and paella are served in a cozy atmosphere. BW, CM. D nightly. 22 S. Fourth St. 261-7700. $$$ FERNANDELI F Classics with a Southern touch, like a onethird-pound devil dog, Reubens and pulled pork. Sandwiches and wraps built to order from fresh cold cuts, tuna, egg and turkey salads. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 17B S. Eighth St. 261-0008. $ GENERAL STORE F This new store has a little bit of everything. Breakfast includes hot rope sausage, lunch features the Redneck Reuben. Deli meats, cheeses, chicken, fish, pizzas and pasta, too. BW. B, L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 310-6080. $ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO F Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas.

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HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO Elegant island atmosphere. NY strip steak with sauces, Maine crab cakes, seafood fricassee and roast chicken penne pasta. BW. CM. D, nightly. 14 S. Second St. 321-2558. $$$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys, salads and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood (Fernandina shrimp every Thur.); nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, serving specialty coffees and fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drive-thru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee.

225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection.

BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $ THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery and juice bar.

Extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken and fresh organic produce. Wraps, sandwiches, soups. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 T.J. Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ O’KANE’S IRISH PUB F Rustic, genuine Irish pub up front, eatery in back, featuring daily specials, fish-n-chips, and soups served in a sourdough bread bowl. FB. L & D, Mon.Sun. 318 Centre St. 261-1000. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PICANTE GRILL ROTISSERIE BAR Brand-new Picante offers flavors of Peru and Latin America, served in a contemporary atmosphere. The menu includes authentic Peruvian cebiche and homestyle empanadas. BW, CM, TO. B, L & D daily.

464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee. 310-9222. $$ PLAE In Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience. D, nightly. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2010 winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. 491-6746. $$$$ SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT & MARINA F Dine inside or on the deck. Snow crab legs, fresh fish, shellfish dishes. FB. L & D, daily. 9716 Heckscher Dr., Ft. George Island. 251-2449. $$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw

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1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on large oceanview deck.

Steaks, fresh fish, shrimp and nightly specials. Late-night menu. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot; Best of Jax 2010 winner. Grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

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EAST COAST BUFFET F A 160+ item Chinese, Japanese, American and Italian buffet. Dine in, take out. FB. L & D, Mon.Sat.; Sun. brunch. 9569 Regency Sq. Blvd. N. 726-9888. $$ GENE’S SEAFOOD F Serving fresh Mayport shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, gator tail, steaks and combos. L & D, daily.

6132 Merrill Rd. 744-2333. $$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal.

8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106.

MEEHAN’S TAVERN F This Irish pub and restaurant serves beef and Guinness stew, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, traditional lamb stew and jalapeño poppers, made fresh onsite, in a comfy atmosphere. Wifi, HDTVs, non-smoking.

BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5. 551-7076. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F Orange Tree serves hot dogs with slaw, chili cheese or sauerkraut, as well as personal size pizzas. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9501 Arlington Expwy., Regency Square. 721-3595. (orangetreehotdogs.com) $ PITA EXPRESS Philly, chicken fajita, falafel, chicken Caesar salad and eggplant parmigiana pitas, plus omelets and pancakes. CM. B, L & D, daily. 2754 Trollie Lane. 674-2637. $ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily.

9541 Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ TREY’S DELI & GRILL F Fresh food served in a relaxed atmosphere. Burgers, Trey’s Reuben, deli sandwiches, pork, steaks, seafood, pies. Prime rib specials every Fri. night. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 2044 Rogero Rd. 744-3690. $$

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BEETHOVEN’S BAGEL BISTRO All-day breakfast with French toast & bagels. Lunch is deli, wraps, Reubens, paninis; dinner offers paella, chicken & dumplings. CM, BYOB. B, L & D, Wed.-Sat.; B & L, Sat. & Sun. 5917 Roosevelt Blvd.

771-6606. $$ BISCOTTIS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino. Revolving daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Half-portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily.

3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The Fox has been a Jacksonville landmark for 50-plus years. Owners Ian and Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, featuring homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ ORSAY Best of Jax 2010 winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Tues.-Sat. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ RUAN THAI F The elegant Avondale restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 3951 St. Johns Ave. 384-6665. $$$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$ ’town F Owner Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott Ostrander bring farm-to-table to Northeast Florida at the new Avondale restaurant, offering American fare with an emphasis on sustainability. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3611 St. Johns Ave. 345-2596. $$

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AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 8060 Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-owned-

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10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ BOWL OF PHO F This restaurant offers traditionalof benefit promise Vietnamese noodle soup and authentic favorites like spring rolls, shrimp wraps and egg rolls. Big portions and a laidback atmosphere. 9902 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-4455. $$ CAFE CONFLUENCE F This European coffeehouse serves Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ CHA-CHA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Owner Celso Alvarado offers authentic Mexican fare with 26 combo dinners and specialty dishes including chalupas, enchiladas and burritos. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9903. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepdish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F The first four elements are earth, water, air and fire — but here they prepare authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows Rd. 448-0500. $$ INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast.

CM. L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. larryssubs.com $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE F This Lebanese restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ MAYURI INDIAN CUISINE F Traditional Indian items include tandoori specials, South Indian, Indo-Chinese, vegetarian, biryani and thali style dishes. BW. L & D. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 10. 448-5999. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar.

11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE Center-cut beef, fresh seafood and sandwiches served in an English tavern atmosphere.

The signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Serving traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu in a contemporary atmosphere. B/W. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$

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A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2010. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Subs are madeto-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ ATOMIC FLYING FISH SEAFOOD TACO GRILL Beach-casual with Cali-style fish, steak, blackened gator tacos and sides. L & D, daily. 309 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 372-0882. $$ BEACH BUDS CHICKEN F This cozy, family-owned place serves marinated fried or baked chicken: family meals (kids like Peruvian nuggets), giant tenders, in box lunches and as Mini-Me sandwiches, along with gizzards, livers, 15 sides

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246-3278. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach.

270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ THE BRASSERIE & BAR French/European-style bistro and bar offers coq au vin, French onion soup, fritto misto, Moroccan-style lamb shank. FB. D, Tue.-Sun. 1312 Beach Blvd. 249-5800. $$$ BUDDHA’S BELLY F Authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily.

301 10th Ave. N. 712-4444. $$ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CARIBBEE KEY F Best of Jax 2010 winner. AmerCaribbean cuisine includes seafood, steaks and sandwiches. Open-air deck bar upstairs; outdoor dining downstairs. FB. L & D, daily. 100 N. First St., Neptune Beach. 270-8940. $$ CASA MARIA See Springfield. 2429 S. Third St. 372-9000.

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows.

320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F The menu features favorites from The Homestead, like fried chicken, homemade-style biscuits and cornbread, served in a family atmosphere inside a cozy log cabin. CM, FB. Sun. brunch; D, daily. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-4776. $$ CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX F Chef Kahn Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites. FB. L & D daily. The Factory’s Ashley Hayek is a 2010 Best of Jax winner for Best Bartender. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza. 247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB Four Culhane sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, featuring Guy Fieri’s (“Diners, DriveIns & Dives”) fave items — Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ DICK’S WINGS F This NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2010 Best of Jax winner for Best Chicken Wings. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F This new Jax Beach restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, flatbreads and specialty sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Daily specials, too. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd.

249-3001. $ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Casual dining with uptown Irish flair, including fish and chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 333 N. First St. 242-9499. $$ THE FISH COMPANY F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets, grilled tuna and an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ HALA SANDWICH SHOP & BAKERY Authentic Middle Eastern favorites include gyros, shwarma, pita bread, made fresh daily. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 249-2212. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 Third St. S. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB Best of Jax 2010 winner. The full-service restaurant offers corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips. 30+ beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MEZZA LUNA RISTORANTE F A Beaches tradition for 20+ years. Favorites are Szechuan ahi tuna, lasagna Bolognese and wood-fired pizza. Inside or patio. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MIMI’S SPORTS GRILLE East meets West: Every dish is infused with Asian style and ingredients, including lumpia, yaki tori and several kinds of sushi. FB. L & D daily. 1021 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 270-1030. $$

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MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar atmosphere. Favorites are pulled pork, Texas brisket and slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd. 247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25 years, Monkey’s has served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings.

Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NORTH BEACH BISTRO Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 Best of Jax 2010 winner. A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PACO’S MEXICAN GRILL Serving Baja-style Mexican cuisine, featuring carne asada, tacos, burritos, fish tacos and shrimp burritos. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 333 First St. N. 208-5097. $ PARSONS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT F The family-style restaurant has an outdoor patio and an extensive menu, including the mariner’s platter and the Original Dreamboat.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 904 Sixth Ave. S. 249-0608. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks are made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent.

Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK An array of specialty menu items, including signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, in a casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 Third St. N. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD F Eclectic American fare, art deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221. $$ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd.

249-8226. $$ THAI ROOM RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Dine in an intimate setting as Chef Thepsouvanh prepares Thai cuisine like crispy duck or pan-seared Chilean sea bass. BW. L, Mon.-Fri. D, Mon.-Sat. 1286 S. Third St. 249-8444. $$$ TWO DUDES SEAFOOD PLACE F Brand new, serving up-to-the-minute-fresh Mayport seafood, including shrimp, scallops, snapper and oysters in sandwiches or baskets, grilled, blackened or fried. The Dudes’ salad and a Caesar salad are also available. B, TO. L & D daily. 22 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-2000. $ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasstyle menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection.

Tue.-Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

DOWNTOWN

(The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) ADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL The lunch spot serves wraps, including grilled chicken, and salads, including Greek salad.

L, Mon.-Fri. 126 W. Adams St. 475-1400. $$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX On the first floor of Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $4 CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows.

The Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ CITY HALL PUB On the Trolley route. A sports bar vibe: 16 big-screen HDTVs. Angus burgers, dogs, sandwiches & sides, AYCE wings buffet, soup-n-salad. FB. Free downtown area lunch delivery. L & D, daily. 234 Randolph Blvd.

356-6750. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE F The popular restaurant offers a Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $ INDOCHINE Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated.

Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $

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Hand-tossed pizza, calzones, handmade pasta, fresh local seafood and New York-style cheesecake grace the menu at Picasso’s Pizzeria, on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin.

JULIETTE’S & J-BAR Serving dinner before (or dessert after) a show. Breakfast buffet. J-Bar serves bistro-inspired small plates. FB. Daily. Omni Hotel, 245 W. Water St. 355-6664. $$$ KOJA SUSHI F Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine.

Indoor and outdoor dining and bar. FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station.

L, Mon.-Fri.; L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ ZODIAC GRILL F Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. BW. B & L, daily. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

FLEMING ISLAND

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows.

406 Old Hard Road, Ste. 106. 213-7779. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F See Riverside. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 1915 East West Pkwy., 541-0009. $ HONEY B’S CAFE Breakfast includes omelets, pancakes, French toast. Lunch offers entrée salads, quiches and buildyour-own burgers. Peanut butter pie is a customer favorite.

Tea parties are held every Sat. B & L, daily. 3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 8. 264-7325. $$ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal.

1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MERCURY MOON F Appetizers, sandwiches, desserts. Daily specials. TO, FB. L & D, daily. 2015 C.R. 220. 215-8999. $$ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2010 winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ ROCKIN RODZ BAR & GRILLE F This place offers fresh fare, like Stratocaster shrimp, Hot Rod gumbo and handmade gourmet Angus burgers, served in a rockin’, upscale casual atmosphere. Dine indoors or out. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2574 C.R. 220, Stes. 4-7. 276-2000. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F This renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, specializes in AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. Come by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220.

269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches.

14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Brucci’s offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $

CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks.

CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The familyowned-and-operated restaurant serves authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas and pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd.

992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, including breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4.

646-9119. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$ TKO’S THAI HUT F The menu offers Thai fusion, curry dishes, chef’s specials, steaks, healthy options and sushi.

Hookahs are available. Dine inside or on the covered patio.

FB. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46. 647-7546. $$ ZAITOON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Traditional Mediterranean family recipes are blended to create Spanish, French, Italian and Middle Eastern inspired dishes. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, Harbour Village.

221-7066. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

BLACKSTONE GRILLE The menu blends flavors from a variety of cultures and influences for modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri., D, Sat.; Sun. brunch. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102. 287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA BAKERY & PUB F Transforms from family restaurant to pub serving Chicago-style deep dish pizza. CM, FB. D, Tue.-Fri., L & D, Sat. & Sun. 107 Nature Walk Pkwy., Ste. 101, 230-9700. $$ HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE F Features wings, big salads, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Sports events on HDTVs. CM, FB. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101.

683-1964. $ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk. 230-2171. $

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AL’S PIZZA Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F This seafood place features an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings and pasta. Favorites are ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas and kabobs. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd. 288-9211.

13820 St. Augustine Rd. 880-0020. $ CASA MARIA F See Springfield. L & D, daily. 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. 619-8186. $$ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib.

Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet served daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax 2010 winner) has an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd. (Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT The fusion-style sushi restaurant offers oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu, Chilean sea bass and filet mignon. BW & sake. L & D, daily.

11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8. 288-7999. $$ LET’S NOSH F The authentic Jewish deli offers a full breakfast, lunch, brunch and full-service deli counter. Real New York water bagels, bread baked on site and desserts.

CM. B & L, daily. 9850 San Jose Blvd. 683-8346. $ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE A laid-back atmosphere with 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19. 292-0003. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Picasso’s specializes in handtossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd.

80-0811. $$ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Madeto-order Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA F This family-owned restaurant offers

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eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sportsthemed family restaurant has served wings, ribs, entrees, sandwiches. FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd.

425-6466. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine and stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS This Italian restaurant’s specialty is the 24-slice pizza: 18”x26” of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 5794748. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella. Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Traditional Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty selections with authentic Thai flavors. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS AL’S PIZZA F Homemade breads, pizza, white pizza, calzones and Italian entrees. Voted Best Pizza in Jax by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2010. BW. L & D, daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine offers fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster and vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily. 880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine features fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or Out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village.

280-2299. $$$ KARMA This homey place offers favorites from here and abroad, including burgers, wings, pastas, salads and apps, prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Outdoor dining is available. Brunch menu on Sat. & Sun. CM, FB. L, Sat. & Sun.; D, daily. 822 A1A N., Ste. 105. 834-3942. $$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks feature Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$

NAME: Jerry Asker RESTAURANT: Jerry’s Sports Grille & Steakhouse 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, Intracoastal West BIRTHPLACE: Jacksonville YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 5 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than my own): Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, Jax Beach FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Garlic, pepper and beef IDEAL MEAL: Steak and sushi WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Tofu MOST MEMORABLE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE: The opening of our restaurant.

INSIDER’S SECRET: Handcut steaks and everything prepared fresh.

CELEBRITY SIGHTING: Jimmy Smith and James Stewart CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Ice cream and Krystals

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RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers his eclectic cuisine featuring local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2010 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ SIMPLE FAIRE F Simple Faire offers breakfast and lunch favorites, featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses served on fresh bread. Daily specials. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3020 Hartley Rd., Ste. 110. 683-2542. $$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club.

285-6198. $$$ URBAN FLATS Ancient world-style flatbread is paired with fresh regional and seasonal ingredients in wraps, flatwiches and entrées, served in a casual, urban atmosphere. An international wine list is offered. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE AJ’S ON PARK STREET AJ’s is a casual barbecue spot serving smoked St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, smoked brisket, seafood and dishes made with a Latin touch. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 630 Park St. 598-0188. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BAKERY MODERNE F The neighborhood bakery offers classic pastries, artisanal breads, seasonal favorites, all made from scratch, including popular petit fours and custom cakes. B & L, daily. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6, Riverside.

389-7117. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE The brand-new Italian eatery serves pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes — calzone, stromboli, subs, panini — wings, and microbrews in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO, delivery.

2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily.

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

Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HJ’S BAR & GRILL Traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fish. CM, FB. L & D, Sat. & Sun., D, Mon.-Fri. 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1. 317-2783. $$ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JACKSONS GRILL The locally owned spot has an original menu of fried pickle chips, Rockin’ Ranch burgers, gumbo and sandwiches. BW, TO. B, L & D, daily. 1522 King St. 384-8984. $$ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.-Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-nchips — plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily.

CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE F Traditional Italian fare is prepared with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily, along with a large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ PIZZA PALACE ON THE PARK F See San Marco. Outdoor seating. 920 Margaret St., 5 Points. 598-1212. $$

SAKE HOUSE F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, Calif. roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F Former Tad’s owner offers traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $ WALKERS This nightspot has a tapas menu plus a wide variety of wines, served in a rustic, intimate atmosphere. BW. Tue.-Sat. 2692 Post St. 894-7465. $ WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F AYCE buffet. Sushi bar, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, steak, seafood. BW. L & D, daily. 1014 Margaret St., Ste. 1, 5 Points. 301-1199. $$

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A1A ALE WORKS F The city’s only brew pub taps seven hand-crafted ales and lagers. A1A specializes in innovative New World cuisine. FB. L & D, daily. 1 King St. 829-2977. $$ AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT F A family-owned-andoperated Italian restaurant offers traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1915B A1A S., St. Augustine Beach. 461-0102. $$ ANN O’MALLEY’S F Fresh handmade sandwiches, soups, salads and perfectly poured Guinness. Favorites include Reubens and chicken salad. CM, BW, Irish beers on tap. L & D, daily. 23 Orange St. 825-4040. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S BEACHSIDE, BARNACLE BILL’S DOWNTOWN F For 30 years, these family restaurants have served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak, and popular fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. Downtown location, L & D daily; beach location, D nightly. 451 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2434. 14 Castillo Drive, 824-3663. $$ BEACH STREET PIZZA New York and Chicago style pizzas, calzones and homemade pasta dishes, all made from fresh ingredients., served in a beach-theme atmosphere. CM. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 4171 A1A S. 461-0910. $$ THE BISTRO AT CULINARY OUTFITTERS Locals lunch on crab cakes, chicken burritos, hamburgers, wraps and soups, made with fresh ingredients. BW, TO. L, Mon.-Fri. 9 S. Dixie Hwy. 829-2727. $ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Brand-new Black Molly Grill serves fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily. 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily.

88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-7332. $$$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F This Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine — tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar — indoors or on an oak-shaded deck.

Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Authentic New York style brickoven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats and cheeses, fresh salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

International menu features large portions, reasonable prices. FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, twostory house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ HURRICANE PATTY’S F Casual waterfront seafood place features lunch specials, nightly dinners. Dine inside or on the deck. L & D, daily. 69 Lewis Blvd. 827-1822. $$ KINGFISH GRILL At Vilano Bridge’s west end, Kingfish Grill offers casual waterside dining indoors and on the deck, featuring fresh daily catch, house specialties and sushi. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 252 Yacht Club Drive. 824-2111. $$ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$

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461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck.

Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach.

471-3424. $ THE ORIGINAL CAFÉ ELEVEN F Eclectic cuisine like feta spinach egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pear-berry salad. Daily chef creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 460-9311. B, $; L & D, $$ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE The restaurant, in a Victorian home, offers a menu with contemporary and traditional international influences.

Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT Casual oceanfront restaurant has an ocean view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach.

824-8008. $$ SCARLETT O’HARA’S Best of Jax 2010 winner. Serving Southern fare, barbecue and seafood. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

70 Hypolita St. 824-6535. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, south of the S.R. 206 bridge, this two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SUNSET GRILLE Casual Key West style and a seafood-heavy menu — it’s a consistent Great Chowder Debate winner.

Specialties include baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp and datil pepper wings with bleu cheese dressing.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ ZHANRAS F Art-themed tapas-style place has small plate items in a casual, contemporary space. Entrée portions available. CM, FB. D, daily; Sun. brunch. 108 Anastasia Blvd.

823-3367. $$

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken and flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2010 winner.

13249 City Square Dr. 751-9711. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. fiveguys.com $ THE FLAME BROILER THE RICE BOWL KING Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice along with grilled beef, chicken and Korean short ribs are featured. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $ THE GRAPE BISTRO & WINE BAR F More than 145 wines, along with a tapas menu of gourmet fare to pair with the wine list. A wide selection of beer is also served. L & D, daily.

10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119. 642-7111. $$ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F Upscale tropical vibe.

Walk-in humidor, pairing apps and desserts with 25 wines, ports by the glass. 220+ wines by the bottle; draft, bottled beer. L & D, daily. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115. 854-6060. $$ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-theoven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies and vegetarian choices make up specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Court (at Tinseltown). 997-1955. $ mellowmushroom.com MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F Featuring seafood, an ever-changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedarroasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE The recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ PROMISE OF BENEFIT OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned steakhouse has an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F See Orange Park. 7860 Gate Parkway. 253-3314. $$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves up New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches and desserts. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ STEAMERS CAFE F Steamers’ menu has all-natural and organic items, including wraps, sandwiches, subs, soups, steamer bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. Daily lunch specials. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 106. 646-4527. $ SUITE The St. Johns Town Center premium lounge and restaurant offers chef-driven small plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails, served in a sophisticated atmosphere. FB. D & late-nite, nightly. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 493-9305. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS This Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts.

FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ URBAN FLATS F See Ponte Vedra. CM. FB. L & D, daily.

9726 Touchton Road. 642-1488. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2010 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racingthemed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F Serving up 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-WING (9464). $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi & sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd.

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ATHENS CAFÉ F Serving authentic Greek cuisine: lamb, seafood, veal and pasta dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7. 733-1199. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Burgers, sandwiches, nachos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The Southern Blues kitchen serves pulled pork, brisket and North Carolina-style barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

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BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Offering Thai cuisine, including pad Thai and curry dishes, and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ b.b.’s F A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F Best of Jax 2010 winner. French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, award-winning wines, woodfired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily.

1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Wine by the glass. Tapas-style menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd.

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HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ KIRIN SUSHI F On San Marco Square. All-new sushi menu.

Dine under neon in a cool atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily.

1950 San Marco Blvd., Ste. 1. 399-3305. $$.

LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO Fine dining in the heart of San Marco. Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served inside or outside on the hookah and cigar patio. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; D, Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients.

Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ PIZZA PALACE F It’s all homemade from Mama’s awardwinning recipes: spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones.

BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar offers fresh juices, froyo (frozen yogurt), teas, coffees made one cup at a time, along with 30 kinds of smoothies. B, L & D, daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd.

396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE A Best of Jax 2010 winner.

Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood in an upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd.

306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F The independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers and lunch meats roasted daily in-house. Vegetarian options, including tempeh, too. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style woodfired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd.

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BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BOMBA’S SOUTHERN HOME COOKING F The neighborhood comfort spot offers Southern homestyle fare, featuring fresh veggies. Outside dining is available. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

8560 Beach Blvd. 997-2291. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining.

The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. The Fresh Bar offers fine wine, cocktails, martinis. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ EL POTRO F Family-friendly, casual, El Potro cooks it fresh, made-to-order — fast, hot, simple. Daily specials and buffet at most locations. BW. L & D, daily. 5871 University Blvd. W., 733-

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398-1717. $ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F A local institution since 1975 serves house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. Best of Jax 2010 winner. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal.

8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ LA STRADA ITALIA F Nestled in a quiet corner of Bowden Road, La Strada Italia offers a pleasant ambience, a full menu of traditional Italian dishes, and affordability. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 6426 Bowden Rd., Ste. 202. 524-8219.$$ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F This stylish yet simple gastropub features Southern-style cuisine made with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews.

FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Located inside the new entertainment complex Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar sportsbar fare, including burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s noMSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

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

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BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR F A full menu of sportsbar faves; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace. 751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees like eggplant parmigiana, shrimp scampi. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F A locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch, served in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Lunch, bagels, desserts, and the adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining.

BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL F This modern restaurant’s menu features popular favorites: salads, sandwiches and pizza, as well as fine European cuisine. Nightly specials.

2467 Faye Rd., Northside. 647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F Located in the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main, Uptown serves fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

WINE LISTINGS ANJO LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Thur.

9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Best of Jax 2010 winner.

Call for schedule. 4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30-7:30 p.m., every first Thur.

3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 CIRCLE JAPAN “Sake 101” 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 12192 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, Southside, 710-5193 THE GIFTED CORK Tastings daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GRAPE 5-7:30 p.m. every Wed.; 1-4 p.m. every Sat. 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 119, SJTC, 642-7111 THE GROTTO 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 MONKEY’S UNCLE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070 NORTH BEACH BISTRO 6-8 p.m. every Tue. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 OCEAN 60 6-8 p.m every Mon. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 PUSSERS CARIBBEAN GRILL 6 p.m., every second Fri. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766

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RIVERSIDE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1035 Park St., Five Points, 356-4517 THE TASTING ROOM 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400 TASTE OF WINE Daily. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Atlantic Beach, 246-5080 TOTAL WINE & MORE Noon-6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 300, 998-1740 URBAN FLATS 5-8 p.m. every Wed. 330 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-5515 WHOLE FOODS MARKET 6 p.m. every Thur.

10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 288-1100 THE WINE BAR 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

320 First St. N., Jax Beach, 372-0211 WINE WAREHOUSE 4-7 p.m. every Fri. 665 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-6450 4434 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 448-6782 1188 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, 389-9997 4085 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 471-9900 ZAITOON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 6-8 p.m., every first & third Wed. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, Intracoastal W., 221-7066

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Bite Club attendees were greeted with a complimentary glass of wine and an assortment of cheeses, fruit and hummus.

Head Chef Shawn Stalcup and Sous Chef Rob Grunwald announced the lineup: seared yellowfin tuna with sesame seeds and calamari salad, Maryland-style crabcakes with housemade remoulade, Cellar bruschetta, Boca wings with datil pepper sauce and tempeh spring rolls. Rounding out the samplings were two standout desserts: a piping-hot cinnamon apple bread pudding drizzled with vanilla sauce, and chocolate peanut butter mousse pie with graham cracker crust. The most interesting tidbit of the

evening? Learning that the size of Cellar 6’s kitchen is just 40 square feet!

by Caron Streibich, photos by Sarah Butsch themail@folioweekly.com

The next Bite Club gathering will be held on May 27 at Uptown Market on the corner of Third and Main, in Springfield. To join Bite Club to qualify for future free tastings, go to fwbiteclub.com.

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For more photos from this and other events, check out the Street Team link at folioweekly.com.

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Snake Charmer

Laney Wallace, 16, won the beauty contest at the 53rd Rattlesnake Roundup in Sweetwater, Texas, in March and the next day fulfilled the first duty of her reign: Behead and skin a western diamondback. “You have to make sure you don’t pop the bladder,” Miss Snake Charmer said shortly after taking a few swipes with a machete. “That [would be] a huge mess.”

Compelling Explanations

Record companies have enjoyed recent successes in court by suing individuals who’ve shared music by trading files through specialized websites to avoid paying copyright licensing fees, including Lime Wire (shut down last year).

Thirteen record companies won a summary judgment last year, and, applying a formula they believe was set out in federal law, the companies demanded Lime Wire pay damages of up to $75 trillion, an amount more than five times the entire national debt. In March 2011, a federal judge said the companies should modify the formula and lower their expectations. this is a copyright protected proof Waterloo,© Iowa, schoolteacher Larry Twigg was arrested for “lascivious conduct” with a teenager, a crime requiring proof of “sexual motivation.” Though Twigg allegedly had a ons, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: 041911 teenage boy strip, take a chocolate syrup “bath,” PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 make a “snow angel” while in his underwear play a video Produced by jdw Checked by andSales Rep game dl nude, his lawyer said in of benefit sUpport Ask for Action March the court-appointed psychiatrist would testify Twigg had no sexual motivation.

Convicted heinous Minnesota sex offender John Rydberg, 69 and still detained after having served his sentence because he’s still a “danger,” exhibited an upbeat demeanor for a three-judge panel in March, hoping for release. He said his number of victims was far fewer than the “94” he previously admitted to, explaining he offered a purposely high number because he was afraid underplaying his crimes might make it seem he was lying. “What can I say?” offered Rydberg.

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On March 30, several hours before addressing the nation on TV about Libya, Pres. Obama received a prestigious open-records award presented by five freedom-of-information advocate organizations for running a commendably “transparent,” accessible administration. However, news about this award came about only because the presenters leaked it to the press. As noted by The Washington Post the next day, there was no White House notice to the press, the presentation wasn’t on the president’s calendar, no photos or transcript were available and the award wasn’t mentioned on the White House website.

Go Figure: The author of most of the text of The New York Times obituary on Elizabeth Taylor, published on March 23, was Times reporter Mel Gussow, who passed away almost six years before Taylor.

At George Washington University’s men’s basketball game on March 5, accountancy department professor Robert Kasmir was honored at halftime for being one of the elite financial donors to the university, but he was not around for the end of the game. He was ejected from the stands in the second half for harassing a referee about the officiating.

Leading Economic Indicators

According to a February 2011 analysis of 2007

IRS statistics by a columnist for Tax Notes, the average taxpayer residing in New York City’s posh Helmsley Building (owned by the late Leona Helmsley, who once reportedly said “only the little people pay taxes”) paid only 14.7 percent of his income in federal taxes while New York City janitors and security guards (such as those employed by the Helmsley Building) paid about 24 percent. Helmsley residents were taxed less for Social Security and Medicare, and much of their $1.17 million average income was in capital gains, which are taxed at the same rate as the wages of modestly paid (up to $34,000 a year) workers.

In February, Wisconsin state Rep. Gordon Hintz was caught up in an ongoing investigation of prostitution at the Heavenly Touch Massage Parlor in Appleton that resulted in six arrests.

Police merely issued Hintz a municipal citation (indicating he may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time). Nonetheless, Hintz refused to discuss the matter. “I am willing to take responsibility for my actions,” he said, but “[m] y concern right now” is not to be “distract[ed] from the much more important issue” of “stand[ing] up for Wisconsin’s working families.”

The Litigious Society

The family of the late Roger Kreutz filed a lawsuit in St. Louis in March over the fatal head injuries he received when a car knocked him down in a Starbucks parking lot in 2008. The driver was Aaron Poisson, who was trying to get away from Kreutz, but Poisson was not sued.

According to the lawsuit, the cause of the fatal injury was negligence by Starbucks — because it had mindlessly placed its tip jar in full view on a counter, thus (according to the theory of the lawsuit) goading Poisson into snatching the money and running out the door, and inspiring Kreutz, as a good Samaritan, to chase Poisson to try to retrieve the employees’ tips.

Update

NOTW reported in November on the studly senior Shigeo Tokuda, 76, the still-reigning star of Japanese “elder porn” that features older men performing with women young enough to be their granddaughters. In April 2011, “Dave Cummings,” 71, the best-known older American porn actor, was scheduled for induction into the X-Rated Critics Organization’s Hall of Fame (along with eight younger stars). Like Tokuda, Cummings, a former U.S. Army officer who changed careers at age 54, claims almost never to need Viagra for his movies (except, he says, for back-to-back scenes or when working with a difficult director). Said one industry insider describing Cummings’ style, “He bridges the gap between ‘creepy uncle’ and the person the creepy uncle wanted to be.”

Creme de la Weird

Lucas Kocab, 31, was arrested in Medina, Ohio, in February charged with “persistent disorderly conduct” after an incident he attributed to having snorted “bath salts.” Kocab called police to help him evict the “30” intruders in his home, and though none were found, Kocab insisted they were just making it seem like they weren’t there; actually blending into the surroundings, disguised as chairs or trees. Police said they were forced to Taser Kocab because he wouldn’t stop running in circles and yelling. The police examined the “bath salts” and determined the substance is not illegal in Ohio.

Chuck Shepherd WeirdNews@earthlink.net

FreeWill Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19): Here’s one of the supreme tests most every Aries must periodically face: Will you live up to your promises? Will you follow through on your rousing start? Will you continue to stay passionately committed once the fiery infatuation stage evolves into the earthy foundation-building stage? Here’s a secret to pass this test: You can’t just try to force yourself to “be good” and do the right thing. Nor does it work to use shame or guilt to motivate yourself. You’ve got to marshal pure, raw excitement for the gritty detail work ahead. Fall in love with the task of actually fleshing out your dreams.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In his book on intuition, psychologist David G. Myers defines it as “the capacity for direct knowledge and immediate insight, without any observation or reason.” Another expert on the subject, Malcolm Gladwell, says intuition is the “power of thinking without thinking.” Both encourage us to cultivate this undersung way of grasping our raw experience. Myers also warns of the perils of intuition if it’s untempered by logic and analysis. It can lead us down rabbit holes where we lose track of the difference between fantasies and the real world. It can cause us to mistake our fears for accurate ESP or get lost in a maze of self-fulfilling prophecies. The weeks ahead are an excellent time to hone and purify your intuition.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): One of the most impressive elements of the Egyptian uprising in January and February occurred after it was all over — 18 days of street protests created a huge mess in Cairo’s Tahrir Square and surrounding area. When Hosni Mubarak finally resigned and reforms began, thousands of demonstrators returned with brooms, gloves and garbage bags to set the place back in order. Follow a similar sequence in the weeks ahead. Agitate for change, rebel against the stale status quo, fight corruption and ignorance and, once your work has led to at least a partial success, clean up after yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Sometimes nature seems more beautiful than strictly necessary,” said physicist Steven Weinberg as he admired a hackberry tree full of blue jays, yellowthroated vireos and a red cardinal. You may be thinking similar thoughts in the week ahead.

From what I can tell, life is primed to flood you with simple glories and exotic revelations, signs of eternal splendor and hints of sublime meaning, natural wonders and civilization’s more interesting gifts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I became an ordained minister of Universal Life Church when I was 19 years old. Since then, I’ve officiated at baptisms, initiations, weddings (including marrying people to themselves), divorces, renamings, housewarmings, ghost-banishings and the taking of primal vows. In all my years of facilitating these ceremonies, I’ve rarely seen a better time than right now for you to seek a cathartic rite of passage. You may be tempted to try several. Do no more than two, though.

Are you ready to break a taboo or smash an addiction?

Renounce a delusion, pledge your devotion or leap to the next level?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s an excellent time to acquire the Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Kit, a package of goodies prepared by domestic expert Martha Stewart. Not that a Zombie Apocalypse is looming, or any other kind of apocalypse for that matter. Rather, the kit’s presence in your life may encourage you to make fun of your fears. And that’s a good way to cooperate with current cosmic tendencies conspiring to diminish the inhibitions your anxieties hold in place. Remember one of the key rules in the game of life: Humor dissipates worry.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Eighty years ago, an explorer who visited the Maori of New Zealand found they had such good eyesight, many were able to detect Jupiter’s four largest moons with their naked eyes. That’s the kind of vision you could have in the days ahead, metaphorically speaking, at least. Astrological omens say you have the potential to see further and deeper into any part of reality you choose. Hidden inner truths are ready to be plucked by your penetrating probes. For best results, cleanse your thoughts of expectations. Perceive what’s actually there, not what you want or don’t want to be there.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You should ventilate your house periodically, even when the weather’s cool. The air indoors gets stale; flush it out and welcome in some fresh stuff. In my astrological opinion, it’s especially important to do so right now. So consider opening all the windows for a while and inviting the breezes to blow through. In addition to its practical value for your respiratory system, it could serve as a ritual that gently blows the dusty crud out of your mind, thereby improving the circulation in your thoughts, emotions and fantasies.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What do you like most about work? What are the pleasurable experiences that happen when you’re engaged in demanding tasks that require you to be focused, competent and principled?

I think it’s important to identify those hard-earned joys and then brainstorm about what you can do to expand and intensify them. You’re in a phase of your long-term cycle when you can make a lot of headway toward transforming your job situation so it serves you better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The next phase of your life will be an excellent time to unbreak your heart. Here’s what I mean: You will have extra power to dissolve any pain that still lingers from the romantic disappointments of the past. You’ll be able to summon acute insights into how to dismantle the sodden and unnecessary defenses you built to protect yourself from loss and humiliation. You will find it easier than ever before to forgive and forget any close companion who hurt you. So get out there and launch the joyful process of restoring your love muscles to their original potency.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Search For Self Called Off After 38 Years,” read the headline in The Onion. “I always thought that if I kept searching and exploring, I’d discover who I truly was,” the report began, quoting 38-year-old Andrew Speth. “Well, I looked deep into the innermost recesses of my soul, and you know what I found? An empty, windowless room the size of an aircraft hangar. From now on, if anybody needs me, I’ll be sprawled out on my couch drinking black-cherry soda and watching ‘Law & Order’ like everybody else.”

I wonder if Speth is an Aquarius? Many of my Aquarian acquaintances seem to have hit a dead end recently in their quest to fulfill the ancient maxim “Know thyself.”

If you’re one, please hang on. The floodgates of selfdiscovery will open soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Odds are high that you know very little about Africa. Can you name even 20 of its more than 50 countries? Are you aware that its land mass is bigger than Europe, China and the U.S. combined? Did you realize that about 2,000 languages are spoken by those living there? I bring this up because from an astrological perspective it’s an excellent time for you to fill the gaps in your education about Africa — or any other subject about which you are deeply uninformed. Don’t get overwhelmed by this assignment, though. Choose maybe three areas of ignorance that you will concentrate on in the weeks ahead.

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I SAID HI You were passing me at the register that evening with a white shirt and your beautiful eyes reached mine and I said hi. Wish I could have said more. But the smile you gave me with those eyes sold me. Wish I could see you again. When: April 11, 2011. Where: Kangaroo on Southside near Avenues Mall. #1104-0419 NAVY OFFICER BEACH BEAUTY Sorry I thought you worked at Walmart, but my point was I wanted to ask you out. I could use a little Naval discipline. When: April 10, 2011. Where: Jax Beach. #1103-0419 HANDSOME AT LOFT THURSDAY You: Handsome, tall, wearing a black DC shirt outside The Loft on Thursday. Wanted to talk to you, will I get the chance? When: April 7, 2011. Where: The Loft. #1102-0419 I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD I saw you under the pier, lying stiff as a board and it looked like you weren’t breathing. I poked you and you jumped up at me like a crazy person, but that’s the fastest my heart has ever beat. I hope you read this and remember me, maybe we can talk someday. When: April 5, 2011. Where: Under the pier. #1101-0412 WHITE FEDORA, TOP, AND PANTS Hat with black band set off your olive skin, your toes were the only other color besides your beautiful eyes. Got you dancing, dreaming, my Queen, I’ve found her! Hoping he’s just a date? A beautiful smile and the face of an angel. Meet me: grey shirt, black hair, for more good music, dancing, smiles, Baymeadows’ My Place, Fridays. When: Sunday after Blues Fest. Where: Atlantic after Blues Fest. #1100-0412

your hand. I want to know if you were serious about us going out! When: Feb. 9, 2011. Where: Cambridge Medical Institute. #1090-0322 HOTTIE ON HARLEY You were checking out my pollencovered black car and flirting? with me and my grandson in his car seat of course. You: man. Me: woman. When: Feb. 24, 2011.

Where: Southside Blvd. #1089-0322 BABY GOT SAUCE Our friends kind of hung out upstairs during the G. Love show. We ended up having our picture taken together by a stranger but I left without finding out your last name. I had a blast. Maybe we can catch another show.

When: March 10, 2011. Where: Freebird Live. #1088-0322 HARLEY GUY AT RICH’S BARBEQUE I see you a few times a month at Rich’s Barbeque between noon and 1 pm. You are dark-headed with greying hair, usually wear black jacket or black Harley shirt, you drive black Ford, eat from salad bar. I love your eyes but they look sad. I am petite crazy blonde, drive a red Chevy. Let’s have lunch. When: March 5, 2011. Where: Rich’s Barbeque, North Main Street. #1087-0322 TEXTING MOCHA GODDESS AT COMETRY You: Butter-pecan tan beauty in black top, fitted jeans with wide cuff and heels.

Me: Chocolate hunk in white/yellow/green striped shirt, tan pants wearing glasses sitting at next table. I noticed you all night, but mind was too cloudy to approach because bartender made a great drink. I am sober minded now — I would love to converse. When: March 15, 2011. Where: Square One. #1092-0322

BLUE-EYES KISSIMMEE CUTIE You ate truffles until your tummy bothered you; then managed to balance jack-and-coke in one hand, an iPhone in the other, and your unfashionableyet-environmentally-conscious shoes on the 7th floor balcony railing; and followed that by getting a brutal headache from drinking too fast a too-frozen foo-foo drink concoction on the bow of a boat. What’s not to love? When: March 4, 2011. Where: Kissimmee/Jacksonville. #1086-0315 SEXY BLUE-EYED MAN I’m always so happy to see you. You know how I feel, give it a chance, you might be surprised.

When: Regularly. Where: Beaches. #1085-0315 JEWELRY GIRL AT ARTWALK Saw you running a small jewelry booth at March Artwalk. You: Short, cute black-frame glasses, brunette, holding a small dog. Me: Green short-billed ball cap, plaid shirt, backpack. See you next Art Walk? When: March 2, 2011. Where: March Art Walk. #1084-0315 CARD SHARK SEEKS QUEEN I see you almost every day as of late, at the single sailor center on base. Although I don’t play pool, we should definitely play spades or dominoes. You: cutest laugh, like to go running with that Army guy. Me: balding on top, cliché Naval mustache, usually go to bowling alley for chili dogs for lunch. When: Feb. 23, 2011. Where: Single Sailor Center. #1083-0308 I LIKE YOUR JACKET Saw your swagger on Adams Street with your big burly jacket and those masculine legs of yours beneath those tattered Abercrombie designed shorts. Your brunette silky hair was blowing in the wind and gave me a

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ST. PATRICK’S AROUND MIDNIGHT You: blond, young, attractive, next to me at the bar. Neither of us said a word. You kept caressing my arm. I should have said hello, or at least bought you a drink. When: March 17, 2011. Where: Lynch’s Irish Pub. #1094-0405 WHAT DOES MP MEAN? You have an Irish name but don’t look Irish. You asked about my goofy foot tattoos. Then you left. Sad face. See you next time, maybe. When: March 17, 2011. Where: BCB. #1093-0329 I’LL LET YOU DO DINNER HUMOR We sat across the same table at a networking meeting. You, tall dark & handsome.

Me, trying to catch your attention. I tried to make you laugh and in your deadpan ways you told me you’ll do the humor.

I know I’ll win you over. Care to share business cards?

When: Feb. 28, 2011. Where: San Jose Country Club. #1091-0322 EXCITEDLY SEEKING HOT FILIPINO You were a hot enthusiastic Filipino; a total flirt. It was Feb. 9. I think you understand why I can’t say exactly how we met, but I was the super sexy redhead w/ the great personality. We talked about Hawaii and

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KIDS TEMP, STARBUCKS RIVERSIDE I was at Starbucks Riverside with my mom. We laughed about the barista’s lack of concern for publicly preserving your tough, manly image. No need to be shy about your preference for lukewarm coffee. I have a feeling that preference doesn’t translate into the other facets of your life. p.s. Cute Ray Bans. When: Feb. 25, 2011.

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MAWGWII MADNESS ON SOUTHSIDE You: go by ‘Gizmo,’ breathtaking blue eyes, enigmatic smile, my heart in your hands. Me: 5 ft., dubbed your ‘Starshine.’ I am just as in love with you as I was three years ago and will always be yours. I hope one day you forgive me. Will you join me for conversation over coffee? When: Feb. 10, 2011. Where: Southside. #1075-0222

SOUTHSIDE FENDER BENDER Oops! Sorry about that. You: tall, hot, unshaven, driving a truck. Me: flustered blonde on my way to work. Even though there was no damage, wish we would have exchanged info. When: Feb. 2011. Where: Southside Blvd. #1097-0405

DID YOU NEED TO SEE YOUR CHIROPRACTOR? We were both looking at DVDs in the library. Hope you did not have to see your chiropractor! When: March 36, 2011. Where: Library. #1095-0405

YOU GOT A KING PENGUIN TATTOO You were on the stage at the Hyatt Hotel during a tattoo festival being judged on the new king penguin tattoo you had done on your side, such a different yet sweet idea. Me: Emo chick, blue hair, huge donkey, I saw you looking! I was your biggest cheerleader in the crowd hoping you would win so I could have an excuse to come talk to you and of course get a closer look. You should know that penguins have the same mate their whole lives, hit me up so I can add a couple eggs around those webbed feet! When: Jan. 29, 2011. Where: Hyatt Downtown. #1081-0308

LATE FOR CLASS We never really talked the first half of the semester, but you were always on my wavelength. Class never really started until we arrived. Now that I know you live down the street, I’m hoping you’ll stop by and bring your High Lifes and PBRs. Because I can tell that we are gonna be friends. When: Fall 2010. Where: FSCJ Kent Campus. #1076-0222

HEY, I SAW U! I saw you strutting your stuff at some wings n a boat place. Think you’re a fly chick. I know where to find you. Wanna play? When: March 29, 2011. Where: Buffalo Wild Wings. #1098-0405

INTRIGUED AT BONEFISH We talked briefly at BoneFish. You are a PT. We never got a chance to finish our conversation.

You definitely piqued my interest. Would love to chat more and see where it goes if you are up for it. When: March 24, 2011. Where: BoneFish Jax Beach. #1096-0405

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he story of Viola Liuzzo came crashing back into my consciousness at a book club discussion for the novel “The Help.” Written by Kathryn Stockett, it tells a story of white and black women in Jackson, Miss., in the 1960s.

I said my favorite character was the young white woman. I admired her because, however surreptitiously, she tried to tell the world how black maids were forced to live in her city at this time. She showed bravery, as did the black women characters willing to tell their personal stories, and she inspired me.

The story made me recall a less-inspiring story, one that I myself had played a part in. I remembered how I had been afraid to counter or contradict the tremendous hate and deep animosity directed by so many people toward Viola Luizzo, who lived in Michigan, as I did, before leaving her family to join the Civil Rights movement in Alabama in 1965.

What made me so afraid? I feared the hard anger sparked in her direction: the strident criticism, the venom in those voices, the crisis of public outrage. Yes, I was frightened that such anger might be directed at me. And even now, so many years later, to write this opinion piece, such a small thing feels difficult. Why dig up old news?

Viola Liuzzo told her husband that the struggle “was everybody’s fight.” She was a 39-year-old mother of five when she traveled from Michigan to Alabama to march from Selma to Montgomery. She grew up in coalmining camps in Pennsylvania and in the South, where she witnessed violence and racism toward African Americans firsthand.

She and her parents moved to Ypsilanti, Mich., in the early years of World War II, so her father could work in the bomber factory. Soon she moved to Detroit to look for war work, and in early 1943 she married and then had two children, who were cared for by an AfricanAmerican woman named Sara Evans, while Viola worked as a waitress. The two women had a Southern childhood in common. Later, Viola divorced and after two years, married union organizer James Liuzzo. They had three children, and he adopted the children from her first marriage. Sara Evans continued to work for the family full time.

Viola Liuzzo led an active life: continuing her education, working locally for economic justice and seeking a personal relationship with God in a way that would enable her to make a difference in her world. Sara Evans has been quoted as saying that Viola “lived a life that combined the care of her family and her home with concern for the world around her. This involvement with her times was not always understood by friends not appreciated by those around her.”

Through Sara, Viola joined the NAACP. And in 1965, when Martin Luther King

called for any and all persons to come to Selma — after 500 peaceful marches were tear-gassed and clubbed by Alabama State Troopers — Viola decided to go to Selma.

Sara stayed with the children. Once in Selma, Viola registered volunteers, marched with 300 others across Edmund Pettus Bridge. On subsequent days, she shuttled marchers from the airport, served at the first-aid station and stayed overnight at St. Jude’s Catholic Church and School.

On March 25, she drove marchers to Montgomery and joined in the last four miles of that historic march amid 25,000 protestors. Martin Luther King led the march and presented Gov. George Wallace with a petition that demanded voting rights for all citizens, regardless of color. Afterwards, Viola chauffeured five passengers to Selma and then volunteered to take a worker back to Montgomery. On that last trip, a car with

the plight of our black brothers and sisters throughout the 20th century. Did we live in another country? So many said then, and still say today, “We didn’t know about all that.”

We deny honest discourse. We deny that our side’s political rhetoric is violent. We deny the bottom class educational opportunities for children of color in the 21st century and spend our money elsewhere. We are hucksters for denial.

Today, I refuse to deny my cowardice.

I read the accounts of Viola Liuzzo’s best bravery, heard friends and neighbors discuss her, and still did not speak up with more than a few feeble words in her defense. I also cannot deny that fear still holds me in its uncomfortable grip when it comes to expressing unpopular opinions. But Viola Liuzzo’s story inspires me to pay attention in the world around me. I shout from the page that equal opportunity in America for

Today, I refuse to deny my cowardice. I read the accounts of Viola Liuzzo’s best bravery, heard friends and neighbors discuss her, and still did not speak up in her defense. four men — one an FBI informant — pulled alongside her car and fired shots at it. She died instantly.

More than 1,500 people attended a high requiem mass for Viola Liuzzo at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Detroit. Dr. King and various dignitaries attended the service. But that is not what I remember. I remember the nasty tone of most of the news articles I read in the Detroit newspaper. I remember the lack of understanding and hostility to the point of venom expressed in letters to the editor. I remember how Catholics and others protested the mass for a twice-divorced woman who had “abandoned” her children for something that was none of her business. Less than two weeks after her death, a charred cross marked the Liuzzo home.

It seemed to me that everyone had accusations to heap on one woman who tried to do what was right. They called her a Communist, a loose woman looking for good times with black men; at the very least, they said she didn’t use her head. She was in the wrong place, a place she chose. At least to the white press and the people I knew, her death was her own fault. She had no business being in Selma. Jagged fury rained down on her. Viola Liuzzo took action based on her beliefs and gave her life. Even that was not enough to turn the smoke of denial into a fire of action.

Then and now, hazardous denial permeated American life. We deny we know

too many of our black and brown sisters and brothers is not a reality.

More than 50 years ago, Viola Liuzzo gave her life for equal rights for all. Yet, many youngsters in America do not have access to a first-rate high school and college education.

My daughter-in-law works 70 hours a week for Teach For America in the poorest schools in Tulsa, Okla. There are those who have worked tirelessly for equal opportunities for people of all colors in America. I want to stand tirelessly for equal opportunities for people of all colors in America. I want to stand among them, to build a future filled with promise for all citizens.

It’s time to cast aside my fear of offending others, to untie knots of fear I do not understand.

It’s time to hear again the words of John F. Kennedy: “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.”

Viola Liuzzo’s story challenges me. She showed us honorable bravery at its best. It’s time for me to find the best bravery, to chop away at denial and to join Viola and others who are active and outspoken in the pursuit of equality for all. It is time to nurture and renew my personal courage in working daily for a better life for the many Americans who need a helping hand to realize their talents and to contribute fully to life in our world.

Paulette Mitchell Lein

Lein is a freelance writer and poet who winters in St. Augustine. She lives in West Bloomfield, Mich.

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