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MAIL We’re not hillbillies, goddamit! Plus water isn’t a political issue — it’s a gift. p. 4

MOVIES Review of “The Conspirator” and “Rio.” p. 20

EDITOR’S NOTE p. 6

MUSIC Q&As with hip-hop mogul Sean Combs and Jeff Beck’s skinsman Narada Michael Walden. p. 24

NEWS A political heavyweight stands to get a half-million in city money to improve its corporate entranceway. p. 7 Scandal-plagued City Council candidate David Taylor can’t stay ahead of his own backstory. p. 10 BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Council Candidate Kim Daniels “thanks God for slavery” — and that’s not even the dumbest thing she’s done. Plus WTF ever happened to a good, old-fashioned newsroom F-Bomb? p. 8 COVER STORY A new MOCA exhibit celebrates the work of outsider artist the Rev. Howard Finster. p. 13 OUR PICKS Reasons to leave the house this week. p. 19

ARTS Family, history and experimentation are fused in the industrial vision of Jenny K. Hager. p. 32 EYE Photographic evidence from Folio Weekly’s Margarita Fest 2011. p. 42 BACKPAGE Who lost? Taxpayers. Who won?

Policemen and firemen. A brief history of Jacksonville’s pension crisis. p. 47 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 11 SPORTSTALK p. 12 HAPPENINGS p. 35 DINING p. 36 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 41 I SAW U p. 43 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 44 CLASSIFIEDS p. 45 APRIL 26-MAY 2, 2011 | folio weekly | 3

Bluegrass Blues

Your recent write-up on Grandpa’s Cough Medicine (“Hillbilly Health Care,” April 12) was quite offensive to this 40-year music industry professional, to say the least! Having performed on the “Grand Ole Opry” and having been blessed to share the stage with “The Father of Bluegrass” Mr. Bill Monroe, I can’t imagine where you came up with “Bluegrass — a genre once equated with ignorance, violence, alcoholism, bestiality, incest and even poor dental hygiene”!! Bluegrass pioneer Monroe characterized the genre as “Scottish bagpipes and ole-time fiddlin’. It’s Methodist and Holiness and Baptist. It’s blues and jazz, and it has a high lonesome sound.”

I have not heard GCM’s music, but no matter how great their chops and how skillful the players may be on their instruments, if their lyrical themes center around such negativity and filth as described in your article, it has NO ATTRACTION for me. A wise philosopher once stated, “You are your attention and you go where your attention takes you.”

I sure hope this note makes a positive difference in your life.

Lorna Greenwood via email

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My name is Loni Taylor. I used to play in a band — a real bluegrass band — with Mike Coker. I can assure you that bluegrass is not what you think it is nor what you mentioned in your [article]. And none of “truegrass” has to do with “drugs, getting screwed or abusing alcohol.” I am sure Mike will say the same. Do you think he was inspired by all that crap? No! He was inspired by Flatt and Scruggs.

You can say whatever you want about Grandpa’s Cough Medicine but I can assure you that they are NOT a true bluegrass band.

2011 The bluegrass circle in our area is like a big family, who loves and supports each other, and we cringe at the way you describe bluegrass in this [article]. If you want to hear some real bluegrass, I urge you to come to Hoboken, Ga., the weekend of the 28th to a bluegrass festival.

You will probably find the exact opposite of what GCM calls bluegrass. I really hope you open your eyes and think before you type, and possibly do a little more research, because you are generalizing a whole giant group of innocent people for something that is not entirely true.

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Slow and Easy

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“Transformational.” That is how one person — a self-described skeptic — expressed his take on the Slow Food First Coast Tour de Farm held April 10 across Northeast Florida.

For the first time ever, 24 of our region’s small family farms and artisanal food producers opened their doors simultaneously to the public and you responded. Thousands of citizens descended on the venues to feast, frolic and learn about a traditional way of life that is fast disappearing.

At every venue, city slickers rubbed elbows with country folk, jostling in line for samples of sorbet, pulled pork, gourmet salads and goat cheese. Kids of all ages came from near and far to pick strawberries and pull potatoes.

This day was made possible by the small family farmers who toil their soil, by the beekeepers who tend their hives and by the

countless laborers who plant and harvest our crops. And this day would not be possible without the support of all those who fl ocked to the two dozen venues in search of our region’s bounty.

Farmers need our support daily, just as we need their food to nourish us day in and day out. When you purchase local foods, you are preserving a way of life. You are supporting a family in our community, rather than a faceless corporation headquartered far away.

The dollars you spend on local foods are respent and reinvested in our own community.

They allow farmers to maintain open spaces and wildlife habitat and contribute to the conservation of wetlands and aquatic systems.

And since the average meal in America travels nearly 1,500 miles from farm to plate, local foods help reduce the amount of fossil fuels it takes to transport our calories.

Time and time again, our broken food system has posed grave danger to the American consumer. But the tide is turning. Get to know your local farmer and find out what you are feeding yourself and your children. When you look into your farmer’s eyes as he tells you that he grew his collards organically anda his cattle are grass-fed, appreciate what that means. The extra effort it took them to produce your next meal sustainably means you will be happier and healthier for it. To learn more about how you can continue to support small family farms in our region, visit slowfoodfirstcoast.com Richard Villadóniga St. Augustine via email

The Public Domain

This letter is in response to Roderick T. Beaman, whose letter appeared in Folio Weekly (“A Private Matter,” March 15). I strongly disagree on several of the points you made in your letter. I have a different perspective and I feel a strong motivation to respond to your letter. In contrast to you, I enjoyed the article about the Water Hogs (Cover Story, March 1, bit.ly/feK0dD) very much.

You bring up the point that to waste water is a political issue between left ists and Libertarians. I don’t think this is a political issue. How we treat the Earth and how we use the Earth’s natural resources has nothing to do with politics. Rather, it has to do with our responsibility and awareness as human beings.

We all share the clean water, the fresh air and the sunshine. Just because someone pays some money does not mean that we own it and that we are entitled to waste it. Your statement only reveals your ignorance and lack of spiritual understanding of the world around us.

The article about the “Water Hogs” highlights and underlines a mentality that has put this country into an alarmingly dangerous situation — the threat of bankruptcy. The resources of nature are there, not because of our endeavors, but because of the grace of God. And yes, we are entitled to clean water, fresh air, rain, sunshine and so much more. But to use more than what we need in our daily life only puts us in the category of thieves.

For my part, I was happy to read an article that exposed the selfishness and wastefulness that goes on in the name of economic progress.

I hope I will come across more articles like “Water Hogs” in the future.

Anna Johansson St. Augustine South via email

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Death Before Taxes

I read David Cay Johnston’s article, “Tax Facts Hardly Anyone Knows” (News, April 5) with skepticism. The tone of his article seems to whine about the same regurgitated class warfare mongering offered by the Democrats and those on the Left.

I agree with Mr. Johnston about all the payroll and government taxes that hit the poor more than they do the rich. However, the stupidity of Obama in limiting oil exploration results in the price of gasoline and food to soar.

The poor as well as the rich get hit equally with this. Meanwhile, U.S. taxpayers are subsidizing that ethanol production, which has many drawbacks including higher gas and food prices, plus it is destructive to the environment.

Mr. Johnston seems to denigrate corporations for not paying taxes. The reality is that corporations have lobbyists to influence tax laws in this country that benefit their corporate customers. So who implements these tax laws? Yep! The very Congressional representative you elect to office. So if you have complaints against corporations, start with yourself in electing the right representative.

In addition to all this, Mr. Johnston thinks corporations should pay more even though they are paying the highest corporate tax rate in the Western industrialized nations. What citizens don’t understand is that these corporate taxes are part of the cost of goods sold, and are passed on to the end user in inflated prices caused by government greed.

Mr. Johnston fails to talk about tax compliance. According to the Tax Foundation, in 2002 the IRS estimated that American spend 6.6 billion hours every year filling out tax forms, equating to $194 billion in costs. What a waste! This doesn’t even include the cost of the IRS, the Gestapo arm of the U.S. government, and its invasion of privacy.

There are critics all over the board about the FairTax; however, it is simple and easy; more importantly, there is no April 15th deadline.

This FairTax will spur economy like never seen before. This way, we eliminate the payroll taxes and give people more of their own money. It is a tax based on consumption, not penalizing earnings, which is absolutely stupid. The issue with the FairTax is that the government doesn’t want to give the power to the people to pay taxes according to their consumption; they want that power for themselves. Mr. Johnson would readily disapprove of the FairTax for two simple reasons: 1) He hasn’t studied it, nor is he interested in it and 2) It would decrease his earnings because it is based on tax compliance and the heavy hand of the law.

As far as Mr. Johnston’s bloviating about the European model of taxation, he lives here in America, not Germany. Those countries have their issues of bloated bureaucracies and too much spending going to social programs. They are now starting to cut back because they see the dangers in socialism.

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Thanks for Everything What’s gonna set you free?

Look inside and you’ll see — “Gratitude,” The Beastie Boys

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ast Tuesday’s gala “Night of Gratitude” was hosted by the Islamic Center of Jacksonville and intended as a thank-you to the community. 2010 was a trying year for local Muslims, one that included a rancorous confirmation hearing for a prominent member of the Islamic community and a pipe bomb explosion at the St. Johns Bluff Road mosque.

The dinner was a gesture of thanks for those who offered to help, who stood in solidarity, who spoke out in the name of tolerance.

It was an inspiring event, in part because it drew a roster of big names, including current and former mayors, the sheriff, city councilmembers, local media, various political candidates and a

Human Rights Commission was the source of most of the vitriol. It was he, after all, who endured the confirmation debacle with grace, who refused to mirror the intolerance of his opponents and who, in so doing, set an example for the entire community.

Accepting a “Courage of Conscience” award, former mayor and UNF President John Delaney noted that “It didn’t take a lot of courage … and just a little bit of conviction” to support Ahmed during the confirmation process. Mayor John Peyton echoed the sentiment, calling his decision to appoint Ahmed one of the “easiest” of his administration.

Both are right that they — we — had the easy part. But the event came with a coda — a reminder that intolerance remains a real and present danger. When promoting the

While the level of participation was impressive, it was no mere schmoozefest. Rather, it was a sobering reminder of a year that already seems anachronistic, a remnant of the Old City of the South, complete with outdated fears and ancient prejudice. Through speeches and video, guests were reminded of the bigotry that surfaced last year, and the shameful way that some – including elected officials – reacted.

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slew of interfaith and business leaders. (Notably absent, as usual, was mayoral candidate Mike Hogan.) But while the level of participation was impressive, it was no mere schmoozefest. Rather, it was a sobering reminder of a year that already seems anachronistic, a remnant of the Old City of the South, complete with outdated fears and ancient prejudice. Through speeches and video, guests were reminded of the bigotry that surfaced last year, and the shameful way that some — including elected officials — reacted.

But the event also celebrated the blossoming and acceptance the local Muslim community has enjoyed, from a time three decades ago when there were just 10 Muslim families in Jacksonville to a time when they are today, if not quite mainstream, at least not as marginalized.

Billed as a thank-you to the community, the gratitude instead prompted a kind of turnabout among attendees, as they reflected on what transpired last year — and who really deserve thanks. Several award recipients were impelled to flip the script and thank the hosts, particularly Dr. Parvez Ahmed, the UNF business professor whose appointment to the

event, organizers quietly asked that details of the gala not be published, lest it prompt the “usual rabble rousers” to picket or otherwise disrupt the event. And the same day the event was held, the Republican Executive Committee hosted state Rep. Adam Hasner, who has distinguished himself in the state (no small accomplishment!) for his intolerance of Muslims and fear-mongering about the “creeping menace” of Islam in America. Not just a wingnut, Hasner formally entered the U.S. Senate race last week. And his comments to the REC that the real danger is “sharia law” were greeted with thunderous applause.

In the relentless tide of news, technology and global developments, opportunities for reflection are few. But last week’s event was a reminder that the challenges ahead will someday be history, one that will either make us filled with pride or filled with regret. It was also a reminder that saying thank you isn’t just a way to end a conversation. It can also be the beginning of a new one.

Anne Schinlder themail@folioweekly.com

I Am the Egg Man “Definitely doing it again.”

— Tweet from Pastor Tim Staier of the Elevate Life Church, issued as a “correction” to an NPR “Morning Edition” story on his church’s Easter egg drop and near-riot on April 18. NPR reported that Staier hadn’t decided whether the church would ever repeat the event, which involved dropping 20,000 plastic eggs from a helicopter to children below, on a soccer field in Oakleaf Plantation. The event drew many thousand more than expected, prompting impatient chants of “We want eggs.” The pastor, in a Tweet during the drop, conceded it was “pandemonium,” but in the afterglow of media attention apparently considered the event a sucess.

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In the Bag The folks behind the popular Burro Bags have teamed up with the folks behind the popular Shantytown Pub to create the Burro Bar, a convergence of Jacksonville’s creative and beer-loving communities in a single downtown space. Ian Ranne, Marianne Purcell and Matt Hume of Shantytown in Springfield and Lomax Lodge in Five Points joined with Jack Diablo and the rest of the crew at the Jacksonville messenger bag company to open a bar in the former London Bridge Pub location at 100 E. Adams St. The grand opening is scheduled to coincide with First Wednesday Artwalk on May 4, and the bar plans to be open seven days a week, with 20 beers flowing from the tap from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Like Father, Like Son “I don’t want him to go to jail, I want to kick his ***.”

— What Lance Kirkpatrick Sr., 49, allegedly told Jacksonville police after fighting with his son, Kirkpatrick Jr., 29. Both father and son were arrested following the altercation.

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“I thank God for slavery. If it wasn’t for slavery, I might be somewhere in Africa worshipping a tree.”

— Jax City Council candidate Kimberly Daniels — pastor, performer of “exorcisms” and all-around bigot (known for fighting hate crimes laws and equating homosexuality with demon possession) — in a recently released video filmed at her church, Spoken Word Ministries. Another gem in the video (available at bit.ly/ hVyWFj) features Daniels telling her flock: “You can talk about the Holocaust, but the Jews own everything.”

(See a story on Daniels’ opponent, David Taylor, p. 10)

The city’s Public Works chief acknowledged the city is prioritizing improving the Blue Cross Blue Shield intersection only because the insurance giant is offering to pony up more than half the cost.

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hen you think of the worst traffic headaches in Duval County, the entranceway to the new Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida’s corporate headquarters on Gate Parkway typically doesn’t rank. Baymeadows and 9A, or Beach and San Pablo both turn into traffic logjams at rush hour, and sometimes the entire population of Orange Park seems to be stuck on the Buckman Bridge. But the primary entrance to the insurance giant’s sprawling nine-building campus at 4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway was nonetheless deemed a traffic priority at last week’s meeting of the Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee.

Councilmember Don Redman has sponsored legislation to give Blue Cross and Blue Shield $500,000 in city money to help fund the company’s $1.2 million in planned improvements to the corporate campus’ main road — a new traffic light, extended turn lanes and a wider bridge just before the corporate entranceway. Redman said the expenditure was justified because the area is “dangerous.”

The administration echoed Redman’s story.

According to John Pappas, deputy director of the Public Works Department, “When we looked at it, it became clear it was a safety concern.”

But Pappas acknowledged the project was initiated by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. To Group 2 At-Large City Councilmember John Crescimbeni, the expenditure seems like a sweetheart offering to a favored corporation.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida has spent $47,401 on local campaigns since 2009 and its legislative lobbyist, Mike Hightower, is the former chair of the Duval County Republican Party and a huge GOP rainmaker. Since 2008, he’s donated $20,018 to political action committees and state candidates.

Crescimbeni noted that the city has abundant intersections notorious for causing serious accidents and traffic fatalities, but

Deerwood Campus Parkway is not among them. “It almost stinks,” said Crescimbeni, a Rules Committee member. “And I have a problem with that. We have so many other intersections that are just in dire need.”

Pappas told committee members that the city sets aside $1.5 million each year for intersection improvements. The proposed $500,000 expenditure would deplete fully a third of that fund. It wasn’t clear how the city prioritizes intersection improvement projects — Pappas told the committee that the city develops a list based upon complaints,

partner step forward and get an opportunity to fix a problem, we jump on it.”

According to a traffic study by the engineering firm of England-Thims & Miller Inc. in November 2009, paid for by BCBSF, a traffic light was warranted at the company’s entranceway because of the volume of rush-hour traffic. The study determined that from from 7 to 9 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m., 60 vehicles an hour enter the campus at Gate 1. In the afternoon, the study found that right turns out of the entranceway also justify a traffic light. The study didn’t examine the number of crashes as a reason

The city has abundant intersections notorious for causing serious accidents and traffic fatalities, but the entranceway is not among them. “It almost stinks,” said Councilmember John Crescimbeni. “And I have a problem with that.” accidents and fatalities. But he could not provide any written criteria for how that list is created, or how projects are ranked.

For his part, Redman said he’d received “a lot” of complaints about traffic in that area, but his assistant Scott Wilson was not able to quantify the number of complaints received, since they were made over the phone and weren’t recorded.

Pappas told Crescimbeni — the only Rules Committee member who actively questioned the expenditure — that the project’s high priority was due in part to the fact that BCBSF was willing to help pay for the project. The city saw the arrangement as an opportunity to get roadwork done by partnering with the private sector. “We have to look at what we can afford to do,” Pappas explained. “When we have a

for installing a signal, since the north and south entrances and exits are “not named city streets, [so] it would be difficult to isolate Gate Parkway crashes” at the Blue Cross entrance. Therefore, engineers said, the crash data requirement wasn’t applicable to this particular intersection.

With more than 2,000 eastbound cars on Gate Parkway during the afternoon rush hour, engineers concluded, a traffic light at Gate 1 would improve safety and decrease delays. But when Folio Weekly observed rush hour at the Blue Cross campus last week, it appeared that many of the cars entering Gate Parkway were coming from one of the other four Blue Cross gates (including Gate 2, which leads right onto Gate Parkway). To a layperson’s eye, it appeared that better timing the traffic lights already there

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(there are two lights north of the proposed traffic signal) and controlling the exits from Blue Cross would take care of most of the congestion.

Despite the answers he heard at the Rules Committee meeting, Crescimbeni wasn’t convinced. “We’ve got intersections where people are being involved in serious auto accidents and sustaining serious injuries.

We got all kinds of data on that. Even worse, people are being killed,” he said. “Do we just wait for more people to be killed before we do something at those other intersections?”

“No, we want to address them all,” Pappas responded. But Pappas couldn’t say which intersections would receive priority funding. The proposed grant to Blue Cross was deferred after the vote was split 3-3, with Rules Committee members Richard Clark, John Crescimbeni and Clay Yarborough voting against it and Denise Lee, Bill Bishop and Art Shad voting for it (Committee member Stephen Joost was absent).

Sky Bridges The most recent public art project installed at Jacksonville International Airport (pictured) is inspired by the flight patterns of airplanes, the shapes of accordion kites and the cages of truss bridges, like the Main Street Bridge downtown. It’s the 13th piece of public art at JIA, and burnishes its reputation for striking works being displayed there. The London Observer recently recognized the airport as one of four best in the world for artistically enhanced traveling.

St. Augustine Easter Parade, April 24

Brickbats to state Rep. Daniel Davis (R-Jacksonville) for ducking out of a House vote on a much-debated and protested budget in order to promote the builders association’s 2011 Parade of Homes. Instead of casting his vote on the budget, which slashes education spending by $1 billion, Davis appeared live on the local TV show “First Coast Living” to tout the tour, fulfilling his other job as head of the Northeast Florida Builders Association.

Bouquets to Deborah Lamir for her ongoing work on behalf of the St. Johns River. Lamir was named the St. Johns Riverkeeper Volunteer of the Year for her extensive, often thankless, volunteer work, producing the group’s newsletter over the past seven years and serving on its Board of Directors.

Brickbats to the Duval Republican Executive Committee for coddling intolerance. At a meeting of the Republican Executive Committee, state Rep. and Islamophobe Adam Hasner (R-Delray Beach) warned of the “threat we don’t name: sharia Islam.” The audience reacted with a standing ovation led by Jacksonville’s own homegrown Islamophobe, ACT! for America’s Randy McDaniels.

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NewsBuzz Pound for Pound A lively band of protesters lined the entranceway to the Publix in Riverside during the evening rush on April 15 to demand the grocer sign a Fair Food Agreement to improve Florida farmworkers’ pay and working conditions. The protest centered on a request included in the agreement that Publix require its tomato suppliers increase the piece-rate for tomato pickers by one cent a pound. Fair Food Jacksonville organized the protest in support of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers who have successfully pressured Taco Bell, Burger King, Whole Foods, Pizza Hut, KFC and Subway into signing Fair Food Agreements.

No more F-Bombs at the T-U

None of the Above

What has become of the newsroom? Well, aside from being cannibalized by blogs, confounded by social media and plagued by plummeting subscriptions and ad dollars? Apparently, the foulmouthed metro desk is also a thing of the past.

Witness the email that T-U editor Frank Denton sent to employees earlier this week: All, We received a complaint from one of your colleagues about coarse language being used in the newsroom, particularly at night. No names were mentioned; I am sharing this with everyone.

Aside from personal conversations, of course, in a business setting where others may hear, please take care to use broadly acceptable language, so our workplace is comfortable for all.

Thank you, Frank

Punt — What the political action committee at the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce decided to do when faced with the choice of endorsing Republican Mike Hogan or Democrat Alvin Brown. The chamber, traditionally closely allied with the GOP, could not agree on an endorsement of Hogan because many members have deep reservations about his conservative and unimaginative approach. JaxBiz previously endorsed Republican Audrey Moran, who lost in the primary.

Correction: Last week’s Kids Directory incorrectly stated that Jax Ice & Sportsplex offers free Tuesday night skating for enrolled students. Public sessions are half-price for some enrolled students.

Current info is available at jaxiceandsportsplex.com.

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Taylor-Made

Scandal-plagued City Council candidate David Taylor can’t stay ahead of his own backstory

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espite spending $244,322 in the March primary, Jacksonville City Council candidate David Taylor wasn’t able to capture the votes he needed to avoid a runoff for the Group 1 seat. In one of the largest self-funded council bids that Jacksonville has seen, Taylor — an attorney, builder, private investigator and real estate investor — poured six times the money a council member makes into his own race. In the end, Taylor had personally contributed $330,000 to his war chest, though he repaid himself $100,000 just before last month’s primary.

As an attorney, Taylor specializes in litigation, divorce and real estate law, but it is his work as a court-appointed indigent defense lawyer that made him a target of the State Bar and Justice Administration Commission. Last April, the JAC filed a 19-page report alleging that Taylor charged taxpayers $60,000 for unjustifiable criminal defense work. According to the complaint, Taylor billed in excess of 18 hours a day on 46 different occasions — including six days when more than 24 hours were billed for each day. The overbilling complaint was dismissed with a no probable cause finding, but several months later, Taylor was again the target of a complaint, which alleged that he threatened a client whose check had bounced. In this ongoing investigation, the Fourth Judicial Circuit’s Grievance Committee found probable cause that Taylor had violated rules prohibiting attorneys from: • Charging clearly excessive fees and costs • Committing criminal acts that reflect adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects • Engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation (read David Taylor’s Bar complaints at bit.ly/ dJLGcD)

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Taylor has been in the news in recent weeks for allegedly forging a judge’s signature (bit. ly/gNtjt7) and for apparently violating a law designed to stop unlicensed contracting (bit. ly/i8sZDJ). Those stories no doubt prompted the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce’s announcement last week that it was withdrawing its endorsement of him. But his personal paper trail is interesting in other ways. A man of diversified means, according to his campaign disclosure forms (bit.ly/f1444t), Taylor lists (in addition to his legal practice) a private investigation firm and commercial heating and air conditioning business as holdings, two trades that have served him well as landlord and partowner of Nine Point Holdings.

Taylor’s history as a landlord has itself generated controversy. Over the past two years, Taylor has ousted many of his renters, and public

Questions about candidate David Taylor — including whether he violated contracting laws — apparently motivated the Chamber of Commerce to withdraw its endorsement of him.

records tell a tale of a property manager who has been on both sides of lawsuits involving tenants.

Here’s a look at some of those cases: Omar Rashaad Austin vs. David Taylor (bit.ly/dILSno) Feb. 27, 2009 — Austin filed a lawsuit without an attorney, alleging he’d given David Taylor a $700 security deposit for a duplex that was to be repaired, painted, cleaned and sprayed before occupancy. According to the plaintiff, Taylor never let him know the property was ready, and numerous calls to Taylor prior to filing suit were never returned. Taylor didn’t respond to the lawsuit and a final judgment was entered on Feb. 9, 2011. Austin won a judgment against Taylor for $982, including court costs.

Gail Alexander vs. David Taylor (bit.ly/eLfP9M) May 13, 2009 — A handwritten note was allegedly left at tenant Alexander’s door, telling her to “Pay all you owe and pay every Friday at 6:00 or at 6:01 expect your stuff out by the street.”

(See Taylor’s notes to Alexander bit.ly/dExk3m) May 17, 2009 — Another note stated, “Be out by tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Locks being changed at 10:30 a.m. the latest.” Four days later, Alexander returned home to find Taylor’s business card and the locks missing from her doors.

May 21, 2009 — Alexander’s electricity was manually shut off, and several days later, her property was removed from the apartment. No eviction action was ever filed; Taylor denied ever renting her the apartment. Presented with no independent witness or other evidence, the court ruled against Alexander.

Nine Point Holdings Inc. vs. Loronda Mann (bit.ly/ewExtZ) May 11, 2010 — Taylor’s Nine Point Holdings filed for eviction against Mann from a rental on Royal Avenue. Three days later, Mann filed an Answer without legal representation. Though she was subsequently evicted when she failed to

make rent deposits, her Answer painted a picture of a landlord who is ruthless and brazen with his self-help tactics. Mann alleged that Taylor refused to fix anything, and in October 2009, she reported problems with the air conditioning, a leaking sink and flooding from the refrigerator.

She alleged Taylor took six weeks to fix half the problems, and he allowed her to pay her rent late that month, after the fifth. Mann alleges that nonetheless, Taylor (prior to the fifth) came by the home without notice and removed the fuse box out of the air conditioning unit, disconnected the pipes under the sink, and called her to say he was sending some guys over to clean the place out and break up all her stuff if she didn’t get out. She then called the Health Department and the police and reported Taylor had come over to the house starting arguments, had cut the electric cord to her television and threw a knife at her child’s father.

Nine Point Holdings Inc. vs. Tamara Devoe (bit.ly/fXnive) Dec. 13, 2010 — Nine Point Holdings filed an eviction which is the subject of a Florida Bar investigation into Taylor after referral by Judge Ferguson. A forged eviction judgment was found on the door, bearing a signature resembling Taylor’s, but which Taylor claimed must have been forged by the tenant.

Taylor has continued to insist that he’s the right man for the council seat — his opponent has her own share of troubles (see Buzz, p. 7) and his campaign materials suggest voters should cast ballots based on a “candidate’s credentials, integrity and compassion.” Thus far, however, Taylor’s paper trail continues to contradict his message.

John Winkler and Nick Callahan

Callahan is a Folio Weekly contributor and a blogger at jaxledger.com, where this originally appeared. Winkler is the candidate committee chair for Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County Inc.

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idja hear? Didja hear? The New York Post reported that NBC may be cutting back on its coverage of this week’s royal wedding because, according to inside sources, Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton have as much sex appeal as an apple rotting on a windowsill.

“This could not be more false!” squawked a rep for NBC. “NBC News has the most aggressive and comprehensive coverage of the royal wedding, as you will see when you tune in to ‘Today’ starting Friday [April 29] at 4 a.m., to ‘Dateline’ at 9 p.m., and on MSNBC, Telemundo, etc.” The rep then added, “This has been the plan from the beginning … and with that I bid you cheerio!”

For once, I am in “aggressive and comprehensive” agreement with NBC! There is absolutely no truth whatsoever in the vicious, unsubstantiated rumors that this royal wedding will be as boring as a hair and chalk salad. True, most people would rather slice a femoral artery than attend a relative’s wedding (unless there’s a good chance of making out with a bridesmaid or groomsman in the bushes), BUT THIS IS NOT AN AVERAGE WEDDING, AND PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE ARE NOT AN AVERAGE COUPLE! Example: According to Wikipedia, Kate and Prince William are “possibly 12th cousins twice removed.” (EWWW! GROSS!! Just imagine what their kids’ teeth are gonna look like!)

Anyway, herewith are three good reasons to aggressively and comprehensively watch every goddamn second of what will surely be the goddamn social event of the century.

• It’ll be the goddamn social event of the century! Dude, everyone’s gonna be there!

David and Victoria Beckham! Director Guy Ritchie! That lesbian chick from the Spice Girls! Newbury-based horse trainer Hugh Morrison! Lord Patrick Mayhew of Twysden!

Duchess of Northumberland Jane Percy!

Lady Laura Marsham (daughter of Julian Marsham, the eighth Earl of Romley)! And, of course, Sir Dandy Fancylad, the 23rd Duke of Foppingsworth! (Plus, if we’re lucky, Carrot Top. Fingers crossed!)

• A royal wedding is like a regular wedding — on crack steroids! Here’s what to expect in this three-hour-long extravaganza: A grandiose parade to Westminster Abbey!

An unceasingly somber ceremony presided over by at least three centenarian bishops!

Another fl amboyant parade to Buckingham Palace! The happy couple and the Queen of England on the balcony to do that weird backhanded wave! A thrilling (and totally unnecessary) flyby of the Royal Air Force!

And, finally, another parade, this time with insanely drunken Brits in “Kiss Me Kate!” fuzzy crowns overturning lorries and puking their lunch of spotted dick.

• Guys! Prince William may one day become the King of freaking England! (After he poisons his big-eared da, Charles, that is.) Then he and his vengeful queen — who prefers to be called “Catherine” instead of “Kate,” thankyouveddymuch — will summon their massive army to smite anyone who

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made fun of or ignored their history-making wedding! And if they call forth the royal wizard? Pssssht. You’re up crap creek, pal.

That’s why I’m going to aggressively and comprehensively watch the shit out of this wedding — AND SO WILL YOU. And with that I bid you cheerio!

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THURSDAY, APRIL 28 8:00 ABC THE ROYAL WEDDING: A MODERN FAIRYTALE So I suppose the difference between a modern fairy tale and an old-timey fairy tale is that the characters used to be more attractive?

9:00 NBC THE OFFICE In this hour-long episode, Michael bids his final goodbyes as the office collapses around him.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 8:00 CBS THE ROYAL WEDDING: MODERN MAJESTY A recap of today’s royal wedding, including the ceremony! The pageantry! The really big smiles!

10:00 E! FASHION POLICE: ROYAL WEDDING SPECIAL Joan Rivers and her gang of bitches insult the royal family’s clothing … oh, yeah!

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 9:00 BBCA DOCTOR WHO The FBI imprisons the Doctor on charges of thirddegree nerdiness.

10:00 ANI PET SPECIAL: TOO CUTE KITTENS! An hour of adorable kittens. OH, WHAT? LIKE YOU NEED SOMETHING ELSE?

SUNDAY, MAY 1 9:00 VH1 AUDRINA Audrina is gravely insulted after the royal family refuses to invite her to the wedding.

9:00 HBO GAME OF THRONES Ned is simply aghast to learn that the crown is deeply in debt. (Whatever! Just hurry up and have sex already!)

MONDAY, MAY 2 9:00 CW GOSSIP GIRL Blair finally gets a shot at happiness — which Serena is all too happy to ruin.

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Weaver vs. Weaver, and Jags vs. selves!

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ne of the great things about our city’s recent history is watching the Weavers play all the professional politicians. Time and again, Wayne and Delores get over, getting what they want the way they want it, even as the city’s infrastructure looks more like that of Benghazi or Baghdad than the Bold New City of the South.

There’s a good reason why all the indie rasslin’ promotions have had shows in Jacksonville lately; they know we’re a city of mizarks, as epitomized by our collective decision-making. We fall for the pretexts. We want to believe the famous people are telling us the truth. Even when it’s clear, to the rubest of rubes, that what they say — to quote the Thompson Twins — adds up to “lies, lies, lies, yeah-ah.”

Wayne Weaver, who not too long ago laid into the city’s voters for not voting in the

the mayoral race, because it really is pretty transparent. No matter who wins, the Weavers win. If only it would be so easy for them to figure out the upcoming draft.

When we recall last year’s draft, we can clearly see the universal befuddlement over the Tyson Alualu pick. A year into his career, most agree he’s solid. The kind of player who’ll fill his position for seven or eight years, a quality selection.

That said, even though he succeeded, you have to wonder, still, if the right selection would’ve been Tim Tebow after all. It’s still an open discussion as to whether or not Tebow will pan out as an NFL quarterback. But even last season, in limited action during the back end of a disastrous Denver campaign, we know that his floor was above what had been

The Weavers don’t sound convincing when discussing why they chose different sides in the mayoral race, because it really is pretty transparent. No matter who wins, the Weavers win.

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primary election (in no small part because his preferred candidate didn’t go over), made peace with the realities of retail politics and found common ground with Republican nominee Mike Hogan. Apparently, they talked about everything from improving downtown to supporting education.

What laudable goals, in direct opposition to all who have come before, running on platforms of opposing education and cheering on downtown’s decline. Who doesn’t support education? At least in words, if not deeds.

Weaver didn’t ask Hogan about blowing up abortion clinics; after all, we’ve all agreed that was a joke — told solely to appeal to Catholic audiences. Weaver and Hogan both know you can talk out both sides of your mouth in this city and get away with it. Besides, Weaver’s threatened to blow up his relationship with the city of Jacksonville so many times … maybe he felt he’d found a kindred spirit.

Mrs. Wayne Weaver, fortuitously enough, is completely opposed to Hogan. She’s supporting Alvin Brown. Hogan is “too, too, too far right for me,” she says. Maybe Mrs. Weaver, who has taken heat from evangelicals for her support of Planned Parenthood, doesn’t like folks who joke about blowing up abortion clinics. Maybe it’s because she lacks a sense of humor. Maybe she should become a Catholic.

The Weavers don’t sound convincing when discussing why they chose different sides in

predicted. There were many who wanted him converted to tight end. But how many tight ends throw for 300 yards in one game, even if it was against the Texans?

Even if the NFL labor situation permitted the Jags to trade their first-round draft pick to Denver for Tebow — who, rumor holds, isn’t perceived to be a good fit by none other than John Elway — the team has too many holes to do that credibly. Last year’s No. 1 wideout, Mike Sims Walker, will not be back.

Time will tell if he does better in his new spot than Reggie Williams and Matt Jones did in theirs, but fact is, the Jags’ WR corps, though underrated, is also thin.

Perhaps we haven’t seen the ceilings of Mike Thomas and Jason Hill yet. Perhaps they’ll prove to be gamebreakers. More likely, though, they’ll never command doublecoverage. Never keep opposing defenses honest. Until the Jags acquire or develop a legit threat, the safety can always cheat and play the run, because the pass is not a real option.

The Jags have to look at quarterback, of course. Garrard is old, unpopular and yoked to mediocrity in the public perception. The draft is this week, and time will tell if the Jags can create a positive buzz, notwithstanding all the drama surrounding the owners, the franchise and the league.

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“Big Angel From Garden,” 1981, painting No. 2,122.

MOCA JAX CELEBRATES THE BEAUTIFULLY WEIRD ART OF THE REV. HOWARD FINSTER.

BY DAN BROWN

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soft breeze stirs the Georgia pines, as wind chimes made of bottles, bits of metal and painted wood knock together in a clattering chorus. It is nighttime, and moonlight reflects off the sparkling metal of hubcaps and mirrors fused into a labyrinth of trails and mosaics. The smiling faces of Jesus and what appears to be Elvis Presley adorn the same surface while pitchfork-wielding devils dance in secondhand paint. It is equal part roadside attraction and secluded shrine, conceived in a fever dream: The Garden of Eden with a swinging, rusty gate.

The Reverend Howard Finster has long since left this world, but his revelation of concrete, chicken wire and enamel remains as a homespun testimony to the total surrender to his God.

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oward Finster was born Dec. 2, 1916 in northeast Alabama, one of 13 children of sawmill worker Samuel Finster and his wife Lula. The cultural, social and philosophical atmosphere of the Deep South was dictated by one universal guidebook: the Holy Bible. While poverty could make things like a radio, or even running water, seem like impossible luxuries, most homes held a copy of the Scriptures.

But while many families raised their young to embrace the presence of the spirit, most children were not seized by visions. When Howard was just 3 years old, he had his first of many encounters with the supernatural, when he was contacted by the spirit of his recently deceased sister. Clad in a white gown and descending a literal “stairway to heaven,”

the late Abbie Rose Finster brought a message from on high: “Howard, you’re gonna be a man of visions.”

For some in the rural South, education was as much a novelty as a radio ordered from that other common volume found in most homes: the Sears mail-order catalog. Finster was no exception. At age 11, his formal schooling ended so he could work on the family farm, yet his Bible studies and faith in God only intensified. When he was 15, Finster received a second spiritual decree while riding in the back of a wagon. God called on him to preach. Howard surrendered to the tent revival circuit, traveling across Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee, spreading the good word and warning of the end of days. It was during this time that he married his sweetheart Pauline Freeman, a union that would last some 66 years and bring them five children.

An inveterate tinkerer, Finster was as curious about creating things as he was faithful to his Creator. When not preaching to his local congregation or traveling the evangelical path, he found employment as a textile worker to help support his family.

Fascinated by roadside attractions and the circus-like quality of revivals, Finster set about creating a veritable Garden of Eden.

In 1961, Finster found the site of what would become Paradise Gardens, four humble and swampy acres in the rather unbiblical locale of Pennville, Ga. “I didn’t realize at the time what a special childhood I had,” Finster’s youngest child, Beverly Finster-Guinn, told Folio Weekly in a phone conversation from her Georgia home. Finster-Guinn was both a witness to and participant in the garden, which over the years became one of the must-sees of American art tourism.

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as he brought the shovel, Finster spent the next decade in a creative fervor, transforming his plot of scrub earth and Georgia pine into a realm of statues and temple-like buildings, even going so far as to channel the boggy waters into streams.

Finster worked tirelessly, fueled primarily by God’s will and the spoonfuls of instant coffee he washed down with slugs from an ever-present bottle of Coca-Cola. Concrete statues and walls glittered with broken glass. Wind chimes hung from every available tree limb. Yet while Finster was consumed by otherworldly zeal,

wasted no time, taking a crash course in painting, and using tractor enamel to cover pieces of plywood and Plexiglas with images of George Washington, biblical tableaux and even the visage of the 20th Century’s own famed messianic messenger, Elvis Presley. The figures and landscapes (which over time included UFOs and smiling, anthropomorphic clouds) were framed with filigrees of scriptural verse, wordplay and phrases both playful and cryptic.

The piece titled “Heads,” (1982, tractor enamel on wood) blends waving red devils, flying

images. The London-born Blake also claimed to have had religious visions while still a toddler, and even having God Himself peer His giant, inquisitive eyeball into Blake’s boyhood window. Ignored in his lifetime, works like “The Marriage of Heaven and Hell” (1790’93), “The Book of Urizen” (1794) and 1804’s “Jerusalem,” are phantasmagoric meditations on spirituality and God that eventually found favor with 20th-century audiences. In the nearly two centuries since his death, William Blake has been praised by everyone from pioneering psychologist Carl Jung to ’60s acid rock commandos The Fugs, with a separate stream of academia devoted to his esoteric religious beliefs.

Although Finster was born a continent and lifetime away, he shared Blake’s diligence and personal trust in his own intuition, both men certain their God was illuminating their circuitous journey.

And while some believe God is everything from loving to vengeful, He is also, at the very least, specific. Finster was commanded to paint 5,000 pieces. The meticulous preacher numbered every one of his works, and when he was in the spirit (or had space), created a sort of arcane signature that would detail his title and intent.

“By Howard Finster of God. Visions of other

WHILE SOME BELIEVE GOD IS EVERYTHING FROM LOVING TO VENGEFUL, HE IS ALSO, AT THE VERY LEAST, SPECIFIC. FINSTER WAS COMMANDED TO PAINT 5,000 PIECES. his outward aspect was not that of a resigned martyr but a joyous messenger. He engaged his family in his creative mission. Beverly recalls her father issuing her some nails and a small hammer, with which she assembled a playhouse that soon became an addition to the family’s Shangri-La. “We were all in it,” she says. “I’d line up strips on boards and nail them.”

After retiring from the ministry in 1965, Finster continued working on his garden, a project that was growing to museum-like proportions. To make ends meet, he took on a variety of odd jobs, ranging from carpentry to TV repair. He also supplemented his income by manufacturing toys and clocks to sell to curious tourists who visited his everexpanding enclave. One day in 1976, Finster experienced a vision that would change not only his creative focus but the direction of his life. While painting an old bike, he noticed a smear of paint on his finger. Recognizing it as a human face, Finster was taken aback when a voice spoke — the same one that had commanded him into the ministry — telling the 60-year-old to “paint sacred art.” Finster

angels and four heads rolling over a snowy landscape, with a tickertape text written in Finster’s signature, error-ridden prose: “Every time I get straightened out theres a bunch of devils looking right over my brightest clouds. It looks like I.m. gona haf to leave earths planet to get rid of those bastards. The harder I try to live right the faster they track me down. They are nothing but hells hounds.”

In his stubborn devotion and nearsuperhuman creative stamina, Finster strikes a corollary with another bluecollar-artist-turned-mystical messenger. Best known for his poem “The Tyger” (Whose opening line of “Tyger! Tyger!

Burning bright … ” has intrigued as many high school English students as it has bored), William Blake (17571827) was trained in the arts of etching and engraving, yet devoted his free time to creating mythological works that were a charged blend of words and

Finster paints his finger, recalling the original inspiration for his lifelong painting fervor — a smudge of paint that spoke to him in the voice of God.

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“Shortest Message Up.Or.Down,” 1987, painting No. 6,928.

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Finster’s Paradise Gardens in Pennville, Ga., have become a must-see attraction for art lovers and tourists. Among his guests were the Arients, whose collection makes up much of the MOCA exhibit. Beth Arient and her son Matt stand with Finster (right).

Photos courtesy of Jim and Elizabeth Arient.

worlds. As a second Noah to help lead the world to a real living God. The Creator of Earth Planet,” was a typical sign off (from “Shortest Message Up.Or.Down,” 1987, painting No. 6,928).

Finster finished his original holy work order a few days prior to Christmas, 1985. In the next six years, he would double that initial output. By the time of his death, the Reverend Howard Finster had created more than 46,000 numbered works.

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hen British art critic Roger Cardinal created the label “outsider art” in 1972, Howard Finster had yet to even begin his great mission. By the time he died nearly 30 years later, Finster’s talent, popularity and legacy had elevated him from being an obscure curiosity orbiting the outer realms of the fine arts to a highly sought and collectable artist in a market that had gradually lowered its exclusionary guard toward “folk” artists.

Cardinal originally used his term as a loose translation of Art Brut, an earlier invention of French artist Jean Dubuffet (1901-’85). While Dubuffet’s primary fascination was with works created by the mentally ill or insane, Cardinal’s “softer” appellation was an umbrella that could cover a wide range of styles, from tribal works by indigenous artisans to the “folk” creations of untrained Appalachian painters and sculptors.

Yet an appreciation of self-taught or so-called primitive artists wasn’t confined to the academic world. By the time Jim and Beth Arient had heard of Howard Finster, they had already begun amassing an impressive collection of work of outsider artists. Still in their early 30s, the Arients didn’t have unlimited resources or the desire to invest in art. They bought what spoke to their hearts. Jim’s career as a dentist provided them a small budget to purchase signed prints

by Picasso and Chagall, but they could not afford one-of-a-kind works. Ironically, one of their first originals was a piece by Dubuffet, a collage, paid for in monthly installments. In today’s dollars, the piece cost the equivalent of a new midpriced car. In a phone conversation from his Illinois home, Arient describes how he felt after his first big purchase.

“I didn’t sleep for weeks, thinking ‘Am I crazy?’” Arient laughs. “We wondered if we had

gone too far.”

Since the young couple was searching for art that moved their hearts, not their wallets, they kept an open mind toward lesser-known or even unknown talents. After reading Herbert Hemphill’s seminal work, “20thCentury Folk Art and Artists,” the couple made up a list of two dozen regional American artists whose work intrigued them. They then spent countless hours poring over microfilm of phone directories at the Naperville Public Library, and making “cold calls” to the artists.

“There were no books, there were no galleries, there was no Internet,” Arient recalls.

“You just did this by word of mouth.” One name that kept popping up was Howard Finster. Jim had actually seen a piece of Finster’s hanging in a gallery in Manhattan. When Beth’s parents took a Florida vacation, they stopped by Finster’s place as a favor to their daughter and son-in-law.

The retired couple was impressed by what they saw. “They said he was the most amazing person they had ever met in their life,” says Arient.

Knowing that Paradise Garden was a work-inprogress, Jim mailed Howard a few boxes of old dental materials, including teeth molds and dentures. Finster responded with a personal invitation for the Arients to come and see him.

“Providence,” “cosmic energy” and “good karma” are a few of the phrases the verygrounded Jim Arient uses when describing that initial encounter. The couple arrived on a Sunday in October 1980. Just days earlier, Howard had parted ways with his art dealer. “Howard was exactly as advertised,” says Arient. “Just this whirlwind guy who’s just sweeping you off your feet, showing you all of this stuff.” Finster showed them a few pieces. Arient recalls: “He said, ‘Well, what do you think of these?’ and I said, ‘Well, Mr. Finster, I think they’re wonderful.’ Then he said, ‘Well, how’d you like to buy them?’” Though the Arients were under the impression that a wellknown dealer was representing Howard, they settled on a price. Finster left the room to retrieve some bottles of Coke to celebrate the deal, and returned with another, even greater piece. “Well, I got something else that I hid from my dealer,” Finster told the increasingly puzzled pair. “That was his exact words,” Arient chuckles, “‘hid.’”

When prodded, Finster finally acknowledged the falling out with his dealer, adding that the man

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had warned Finster would come “crawling back on his hands and knees, begging him” to forgive this fatal business decision.

Finster was now a free agent and the Arients were his first customers. The relationship blossomed, with the older man taking an immediate liking to the young couple. Up until his death in 2001, Finster’s relationship with the Arients would be one based as much on friendship as patronage. The couple would visit Howard and his family several times a year, with Jim spending hours talking with the painter as he worked, all-night sessions fueled by scripture and those ever-present spoonfuls of instant coffee. When Beth gave birth to their son Matt in 1982, Howard heralded the child’s arrival with a painting of a majestic swan bringing their newborn into the world.

And while the young parents were touched by his offer to baptize the child in a creek that ran through his property, the Arients graciously declined, opting instead for a more conventional christening. The younger Arient did spend the first decade of his life visiting

first book, on the myth and meaning of early Daoist writings. Like many mythologies and belief systems, Daoism is rich in allegory, including the recurring motif of Chinese calabash gourds. When Girardot pulled up to Finster’s property, he was met with the sight of hundreds of swinging gourds, many of them of the calabash variety, suspended from the trees and awnings. If nothing else, Girardot’s decades of spiritual inquiry had trained him to look for signs.

“If you want to evoke evangelical language, I did have a baptismal experience,” laughs Girardot.

“You could surely say I was born again!”

By the time of Girardot’s rebirth in the summer of 1985, 70-year-old Finster was beginning to draw international attention, largely driven by some hip, local followers.

When Athens, Ga., rockers R.E.M. filmed their 1983 video for “Radio Free Europe” in Finster’s garden, it was the beginning of a symbiotic relationship that benefited both artist and band. R.E.M. subsequently used a Finster painting for the cover of its 1984

“HOWARD WAS EXACTLY AS ADVERTISED,” SAYS ARIENT. “JUST THIS WHIRLWIND GUY WHO’S JUST SWEEPING YOU OFF YOUR FEET, SHOWING YOU ALL OF THIS STUFF.” Finster four to five times a year. Since Matt’s natural grandparents were already deceased, Finster (along with other self-taught artists his family regularly visited, like William Dawson, James Harold Jennings and Mose Tolliver) became a kind of surrogate grandfather. Now 29, Matt describes his family’s passion for meeting these rural geniuses. “To be honest with you,” Matt admits, “in a lot of cases, we liked the people more than we liked their artwork. It became more about meeting and knowing these people.”

Matt also tells how the Arient clan surrendered to other local, creative customs as well. “We’ve eaten at probably every famous regional barbecue place in the South.”

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t was religious custom, not visual beacons, that brought Norman Girardot into the divine domain of Rev. Finster. A onetime student of Mircea Eliade (1907-’86), the influential Romanian polymath who helped popularize the concepts of “sacred and profane,” Girardot spoke to Folio Weekly from his office at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Penn. As University Distinguished Professor of the school’s Religion Studies Department, Girardot’s interests are as diverse as his legendary teacher, Eliade. Teaching courses with titles like “Jesus, Buddha, Mao and Elvis” is indicative of the sensibilities of a scholar who is an international expert on comparative religions, Chinese religions, American outsider art and even Daoism. It was that subject, a Chinese folk philosophy-religion (commonly spelled “Taoism”), that seemingly guided Girardot to the good reverend. Girardot first visited Finster a year after he published his

release, “Reckoning,” helped get him featured in the next year’s documentary of “Athens, GA: Inside/Out” and used his artwork and even manpower in its 1996 video for “Shiny Happy People.” (In the clip, Finster is seen pedaling a bike that scrolls a mural of his across the screen.) An appearance on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson,” as well as the use of Finster art on the Talking Heads’ “Little Creatures” album, turned the onceunknown painter into a folk art celebrity.

Girardot remembers signs of the transformation. “It’s like 2 a.m. and Howard’s haranguing us with an epic story when this BMW pulls up outside and his grandson Chucky starts jumping up and down going, ‘R.E.M.! R.E.M.!’ and in walks Michael Stipe with his lawyer.” Stipe was a frequent guest, regarding the elderly man as a sort of guide and confidant. “Frankly, I didn’t know who he [Stipe] was at that time,” Girardot admits.

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s Finster entered his last decade, he dealt with his increasing popularity in inventive ways. Family members would cut out and prime templates of his popular pieces — items like Coke bottles — and Finster would add detail work. He still obsessively numbered every piece, and imbued each with some sort of religious text.

The message of God was visible in every piece, if only seen by Finster and his original patron from on high.

“He was sly like a fox,” says Girardot. “He was not some kind of country bumpkin. He was an exceedingly intelligent man.”

Girardot is convinced that Finster’s life work was (consciously or not) part of a grand self-

mythologizing, culminating in his claims in later years of being Noah from the Book of Genesis reborn, while maintaining he was, in fact, visiting from another planet, his art simply messages from God. The professor believes that Finster’s story, assembled with bits of biblical scripture that were aggrandized into his own family history, aren’t that far out when understood for what he was really telling this world.

“In a way, we all do that,” believes Girardot.

“What it means to say, ‘Who I am’ is, in a sense, always in bits and pieces that tell your story.”

Yet Howard Finster’s story is no tired anecdote told anew to a fresh set of ears; his tale is one of divine intercession, angels and demons, laughing clouds and UFOs, even cheetahs as celestial guard dogs, protecting Heaven from interlopers. Girardot is even more convinced by the power of those fantastic fables. “The way you tell that story makes all the difference in the world.”

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he Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville hosts the exhibit “Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster,” a collection of 150 works by Finster. (About half of those are on loan from the Arient Collection.) Organized

by Chicago’s Krannert Art Museum, and curated by Glen C. Davies, the exhibit is, according to MOCA Jax curator Ben Thompson, “definitive” in its selection, scope and measure of Finster’s life and work.

“I’m somewhat of a ‘Finsterite,’” Thompson admits, “and knowing his importance to the region, I knew we needed to bring the exhibition to Jacksonville.” Thompson hopes that the collection exposes as many new visitors to Finster’s work as possible, while also encouraging devotees of the artist to make a pilgrimage to the show. Girardot is writing a book about Finster, in an attempt to explain the weird similarities between two

ancient practices: religion and art. “We create art because we need beauty and sublimity in our lives,” he says. Just as crucially, Girardot believes, “We practice religion because we need to feel that there is something ‘other’ going on; that there is a ‘sacred,’ a God or whatever word you want to use.”

Finster’s lifelong surrender to the “other,” and his faith in that intuitive guidance, continues to touch people’s lives, regardless of their religious views. When Howard Finster died of congestive heart failure on Oct. 22, 2001, the 85-year-old had witnessed everything from the hopes of the Civil Rights movement and the space race to the horrors of several wars and, a mere month before his death, a more malevolent religious message in the form of 9/11.

Girardot tells a story from Finster’s final year.

At a millennium conference at the American Folk Art Museum in Manhattan, he recalls, a frail Finster didn’t seem interested in talking about the apocalypse. “He was much more ‘love and kindness’ than ‘you’re all doomed.’”

Later, over dinner, Girardot mentioned his observation to the artist. “I said, ‘Howard, you’ve really changed, haven’t you, with your view of apocalyptic visions?’ Finster paused before answering. “Yes,” he said, “I really have.”

Back in Chicago, Jim Arient admits to having met a lot of interesting people in his lifetime, including artists Roy Lichtenstein and Jim Dine. “I’m an old guy,” says the 65-year-old Arient, “and when I was growing up, I used to read Reader’s Digest. Every month, they ran a feature called ‘The Most Unforgettable Person I Have Ever Met.’” In each issue of the magazine, a guest author would describe a person who had somehow irrevocably changed their life. “I always think that if the series still existed, any one of a hundred people could have written about Howard. He was a genius on so many levels.

He was just a mesmerizing guy.”

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Despite appearing on “The Tonight Show” and having his artwork used by rock bands R.E.M. and the Talking Heads, Finster remained a modest, unassuming man of faith.

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BLING ME HOME DIDDY-DIRTY MONEY

Love him or loathe him, you gotta give Sean Combs props. The man wears many hats, most of them seemingly made of solid gold: Grammy-winning musician and producer, film and stage actor, restaurateur, and owner of a record label, two clothing lines and a movie production company. Oh yeah, and he’s worth half-a-billion bucks. Sheesh, dude, take a power nap and let us borrow your Magical World Domination Cloak for a while! His latest incarnation Diddy-Dirty Money performs along with Lloyd and Tyga on Thursday, April 28 at 9 p.m. at Plush, 825 University Blvd.

N., Jacksonville. Tickets are $62.50. 743-1845.

PUNK RULES UNWRITTEN LAW

Now in their 21st year (they can finally drink beer!), hyper-speed melodic rockers Unwritten Law cranked out of the same San Diego pool o’ punk that spawned gnarly cohorts like Rocket from the Crypt, Buck-O-Nine and blink-182. These Warped Tour faves perform with Authority Zero, Status Faux and Poor Richards on Wednesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $16. 246-2473.

EIGHT FLAGS SHRIMP FESTIVAL

FOLK YOURSELF GAMBLE ROGERS FEST

Twenty years after Gamble Rogers died trying to save a drowning swimmer, the man who’s been heralded by everyone from Jimmy Buffett to the National Storytelling Network continues to bring us good music and stories via the festival named in his honor. The 16th annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival is held from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1 at various locations in St. Augustine. The lineup features 70 acts including Richard Thompson, The Grascals, Kim & Reggie Harris, John McCutcheon, Larkin, Pierce Pettis and Sam Pacetti. 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.

For a full roster of performers and show times, visit gamblerogersfest.org

SPRING STRINGS RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS

The world-renowned Ritz Chamber Players present their Spring Concert featuring works by D’Rivera, Perkinso and Schummann on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. The ensemble is joined by pianist Aida Riberio Mechetti (wife of Jax Symphony Orchestra conductor Fabio Mechetti), at her return performance after giving birth to twins. Mamma Mia! Tickets are $25. 354-5547.

Pirates! Shrimp! Music! Art! Shrimps dressing up like pirates and playing artsy music! OK, we made that last one up. The 48th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival kicks off with a pirate parade on Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m. and continues on Friday, April 29 at 6 p.m. (fireworks at 9:45 p.m.), on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Fernandina Beach. Featured are 300 artists and craftspeople, live music, kid-friendly fare, a boat parade and more seafood than you can shake a wooden-legged parrot-wearing swabbie at! shrimpfestival.com

LOCAL COLOR MAYPORT VILLAGE FEST

Founded by Captain Jean Ribault on May 1, 1562, what we now know as the Mayport Fishing Village holds its Captain Jean Ribault Festival on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. along Ocean Street, Mayport Village. The blessing of the fleet, historical exhibits, speakers, a re-enactment of Ribault’s landing, food, 50-plus artists, live music, kids’ stuff and a fish fry are featured. savemayportvillage.net

GOIN’ GLOBAL WORLD OF NATIONS

Looking to rub elbows with your multicultural brothers and sisters?

Hit the 19th annual World of Nations Celebration on Friday, April 29 from 5-9 p.m., Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville.

More than 30 countries are representin’ with music, dancing, traditional foods and fashion, storytellers, a flag parade and a Naturalization Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Admission Friday is $1; two-day weekend pass (Sat. and Sun.) is $8; $5 for single-day ticket. makeascenedowntown.com APRIL 26-MAY 2, 2011 | folio weekly | 19

“I don’t believe in the Grassy Knoll Theory, but a shot from a Mossy Hillock is quite plausible.” Lawyer Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy) ponders Abraham Lincoln’s assassination in “The Conspirator.”

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ne bullet killed the President. But not one man.” That’s the catchy tagline for “The Conspirator,” the new historical drama about a presidential assassination from director Robert Redford. Were it not for the image of Abraham Lincoln on the poster, a whole generation of older viewers might well have suspected they were being served up another JFK conspiracy theory.

The new film is actually about events that happened nearly 150 years ago, stemming from the murder of Lincoln by actor John Wilkes Booth and the resulting trial of the conspirators, particularly the lone indicted woman, Mary Surratt. The film is a remarkably faithful adaptation of a bygone era and an event that’s an indelible landmark in American history. The film’s real accomplishment, however, is that it makes our country’s past events as relevant to our own times as banner headlines in the morning newspaper or Google. That’s one of the major lessons of history, after all: The past is always with us in one form or another, either to be regretfully ignored or remembered for our greater good.

The protagonist in the film is not really the accused conspirator, Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), but rather the reluctant lawyer assigned to her case, former Union officer Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy). The movie opens during the Civil War, on a battlefield where Aiken has been seriously wounded, establishing both his heroism and his loyalty to the Union cause. Redford then shifts the scene to the assassination at Ford’s Theatre, an event that has been filmed many times before though probably not as simply or effectively. Also detailed is the brutal knifing of Secretary of State William Seward, who survived the attack, though it’s difficult to imagine how.

Twelve days after Lincoln died, Booth is shot in a burning barn, slowly dying beside a porch where he was dragged, while the surviving conspirators are readied for trial by a military tribunal. It’s at this point that the film defines its real focus on Aiken and his client, a woman he’s at first convinced is guilty and whom he despises for her collusion in the murder of his president.

Against his inclinations, Aiken accepts the task of defending her, persuaded by the former Attorney General Reverdy Johnson (Tom Wilkinson), who’s desperately trying to counter what he sees

as a rush to judgment by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Kevin Kline), the real power behind Lincoln’s vice-president, Andrew Johnson.

The movie details Aiken’s efforts to gain a fair hearing for his client in the face of clearly prejudiced military authorities, and despite Stanton’s strong-arm tactics. Though proclaiming her own innocence, Mary Surratt nonetheless refuses to surrender information regarding the whereabouts of her son John, Booth’s real accomplice, choosing maternal priorities over her own safety. Even her daughter Anna (Evan Rachel Wood) is unable to sway her otherwise.

For anyone who knows his or her basic history, the resolution of “The Conspirator” is a foregone conclusion, as was Mary Surratt’s

The film’s real accomplishment is that it makes our country’s past events as relevant as Google headlines. conviction. The real strengths of the movie (and they are considerable) are how Redford and his extremely talented cast bring both the drama and the characters to life without resorting to sentimentality or outrage. If there is a villain in the film, it may be the feisty Stanton, whose machinations ultimately frustrate the workings of justice. On the other hand, the filmmakers portray him as a man of deep conviction, determined to preserve the country and its system of law and order — even if he has to subvert it.

A former box-office superstar, Robert Redford has become a remarkably talented director. He may not have made as many movies as Clint Eastwood (30-plus and counting), but each of Redford’s eight features is unique, substantive in theme with a keen eye for detail and characterization. (His only turkey is the well-intentioned but dull and preachy “Lions for Lamb.”) “The Conspirator” is right up there with “A River Runs Through It,” “Quiz Show” and “The Horse Whisperer.” If there’s any real justice, this film should earn several Oscar nominations — and wins.

Pat McLeod themail@folioweekly.com

Rio Not So Grande

The animated “Rio” is a kids’ comedy that flops when it should fly 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.

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io” opens with a gorgeous animated panorama of the magnificent South American city: white beaches, beautiful bay, sparkling skyscrapers. I thought: “Ha! Will we see cartoon favelas? Doubt it!” The shantytown slums are at least as emblematic of Rio de Janeiro as is the Christ the Redeemer statue looking down on the city. “City of God” in a kids’ movie? Highly unlikely.

Imagine my surprise, then, when we do indeed get a look — two quick glances, in fact — at the favelas of Rio in this kiddie flick.

One scene is merely a backdrop for a kooky motorbike chase sequence with talking animals, but the other is indeed a glimpse, however brief, at the life of a young boy driven to do something that, to the eyes of our comparatively privileged children, looks like a Bad Thing because he needs the money the job pays.

It’s a welcome and fleeting bit of nuance, and alas just about the only one here. I was so surprised to see the real slum revealed halfway into this cartoon, because up till that point — and even after — “Rio” is so tediously familiar, I endured a case of animation-induced amnesia after I left the cinema. I’m exaggerating, but even if I didn’t remember it, I could’ve told you what “Rio” was about, because it deviates not one whit from the formula we’ve come to understand is somehow “essential” for “family” movies.

Cerulean parrot Blu (the voice of Jesse Eisenberg) lives happily in snowy Minnesota with his person, Linda (the voice of Leslie Mann). He’s allegedly “hilarious,” because he’s more like a person than a bird: He can’t even fly, but he can get Linda her morning breakfast cereal. He’s a “nerd bird,” because he’s voiced

by geek actor du jour Eisenberg. I mean no disrespect to Eisenberg (I’m actually a big fan), but as with everything else in “Rio,” nerdiness is simplistic shorthand that substitutes for anything authentic.

Nerdiness is the “handicap” that Blu needs to get over to make his fellow macaw Jewel (voiced by Anne Hathaway) to like him. See, scientist Tulio (voiced by Rodrigo Santoro) convinces Linda to bring Blu home to Rio (he’d been snatched when a chick by sellers of exotic animals), because he’s the last male of his kind, and it would be really nice if he and Jewel could, uh, “perpetuate the species.”

Will Blu and Jewel hit it off? Will Blu, in fact, overcome his ruinous domestication and learn how to fly? If you need to ask, I assume you’ve missed the previous 1,000 other versions of this story (most recently, last year’s howlingly bad “Alpha and Omega”). You won’t be surprised to learn that “Rio” offers wacky “ethnic” characters, like break-dancing monkeys, an interspecies bird-versus-monkey gang rumble, and firm reinforcement of such notions as men (or male creatures of any species) are full of personality, while women (or female creatures of any species) are merely beautiful.

Director Carlos Saldanha may be a veteran of those frigidly dumb ”Ice Age” cartoons, but he and screenwriter Don Rhymer seem more intent on aping the wonderful — and truly original — “Madagascar” films, with their wild-animal hero who’s afraid of nature and the particularly “Madagascar”-lemuresque monkeys featured here. Why they didn’t choose to tell an original story is a mystery.

Except that Hollywood doesn’t always reward originality; neither do today’s audiences. If cliché-loving crowds are after more of the same-old soon-to-a-fast-food-tie-in fare, they won’t be disappointed in the trite tropical hijinks of “Rio.” Mary Ann Johanson themail@folioweekly.com

Crash course: Rafael the Toucan (voiced by George Lopez), Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) and Jewel (voiced

by Anne Hathaway) attempt to stay aloft in the mediocre animated flick “Rio.”

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Robert Pattinson enjoys Reese Witherspoon’s innovative “Pachyderm”-abrasion treatment in director Francis Lawrence’s romantic period piece, “Water for Elephants.”

Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theatre Director Joe Wright’s latest effort is a captivating and innovative thriller about a young girl (an impressive Saoirse Ronan) trained to be a lethal assassin by her special agent father (Eric Bana).

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NOW SHOWING AFRICAN CATS **@@ Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Samuel L. Jackson narrates this documentary exploring the lives of a pride of lions filmed during a two-year period in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, Africa.

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 (!!)

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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 Aaron Eckhart shines as Marine Sgt. Michael Nantz, leading soldiers to defend the City of Angels from an Alien Invasion. ***@

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

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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: RODRICK RULES **@@ Rated PG • AMC Regency Square, Regal Avenues Cinematic sequel based on Jeff Kinney’s popular children’s books.

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DUM MAARO DUM **@@ Rated R • AMC Regency Square This Bollywood import thriller starring Prateik Babbar and Bipasha Basu and tells the story of drug cartels in Goa, India.

HANNA ****

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HOP 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.

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, 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.

LIMITLESS Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Pot Belly’s, 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. **G@

THE LINCOLN LAWYER ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, 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.

MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY **@@ 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.

Loretta Devine, Shad “Bow Wow” Moss and Cassi Davis star in this latest ensemble-driven family comedy/drama from Tyler Perry.

RANGO **** Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square Fun, creative animated flick that features the voices of Johnny Depp, Timothy Olyphant and Ned Beatty in the surreal

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

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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

saga of a lone lizard who rolls into a Wild Western town to save the day.

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.

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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 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.

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. **@@

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.

SUCKER PUNCH **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park Baby Doll (Emily Browning) and her travels into a bizarre otherworld, locked in a mental ward.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS **@@ 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 adaptation of Sara Gruen’s novel stars Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon as a couple who find romance and danger in a traveling circus.

WIN WIN Rated R • Cinemark Tinseltown 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. **G@

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

Verily lame! This lowball attempt at merging stoner comedy with a sword-and-sorcery fantasy from the makers of “Pineapple Express” should have remained a pipe dream. *@@@

OTHER FILMS ANASTASIA MOVIE CLUB The club’s inaugural screening is 1977’s “Killer of Sheep,”

held at 5:30 p.m. on May 3 at Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach.

Admission is free. 209-3730.

MOVIES IN THE PARK Downtown Vision Inc. continues its free series with “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” screened at dusk (about 8 p.m.) on April 29 at historic Treaty Oak at DuPont Park, 1123 Prudential Drive, Southbank. Bring picnics, chairs and blankets. Free parking in Suddath garage. “The Wizard of Oz” is shown on May 6. 451-3344.

PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE “Everyone I know has a big ‘but.’” The 1985 comedy, starring Paul Reubens and Mark Holton, with a nifty Twisted Sister video scene, is screened at 5:30 p.m. on April 28 in the Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. Rated PG; admission is free.

630-1741.

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

5 POINTS THEATRE “Atlas Shrugged” screens at 9:15 p.m. on April 26, and at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. on April 27 and 28 at 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. For additional run times, call the theater. “The Princess Bride” runs at 11 p.m. on April 29 and at 3 p.m. on May 1. 359-0047.

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 promise of benefit

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NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY THE KING’S SPEECH The heartwarming biopic chronicling the relationship of King George VI (Colin Firth) and speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush) was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning four, including one for Best Picture.

SOMEWHERE Writer-director Sofia Coppola is about an actor (Stephen Dorff) holed up in Hollywood’s famed Chateau Marmont who is forced to contend with his 11-year-old daughter, played by Elle Fanning.

IP MAN 2 Director Wilson Yip’s sequel continues the story of legendary martial arts expert Ip Man (Donnie Yen) and the fighting style Wing Chun.

RABBIT HOLE This big-screen version of David Lindsay-Abaire’s acclaimed play stars Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart as a couple trying to pick up the pieces of their lives after the tragic death of their young child.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF This two-disc set of Norman Jewison’s award-winning 1971 film version of a popular Broadway musical about an Orthodox Jewish family living in a small town during Tsarist Russia features commentaries with Jewison and composer John Williams.

“Dude, I thought you wanted to see ‘Disney on Ice.’” Brandon Routh and Sam Huntington have a failure to communicate in the supernatural thriller “Dylan Dog: Dead of the Night,” opening locally on April 29.

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Hip-hop mogul Sean Combs rolls his latest musical enterprise into Northeast Florida DIDDY-DIRTY MONEY performs with LLOYD and TYGA Thursday, April 28 at 9 p.m.

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hether you call him Puff, Puff Daddy, Puffy, Diddy, P. Diddy or Puff the Magic Dragon — OK, we made that last one up — Sean Combs has answered to a lot of names over the years. Diddy (as he prefers to be called these days) has almost as many entrepreneurial irons in the fire as he does nicknames: business mogul, fashion designer, rapper, singer, record producer, vodka hawker, actor, Grammy Award-winner and all-around rich son of a biotch. (Forbes recently ranked him the richest man in hip hop, with a net worth of around $475 million).

So when we heard Diddy was coming to town, we weren’t holding our breath for an interview. Fortunately for us, however, Diddy is also a shameless self-promoter. His newest venture is Diddy-Dirty Money, a rap trio consisting of Diddy and singer-songwriters Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper. The group released its debut album, “Last Train to Paris,” in December on Bad Boy/Interscope Records.

The record, which features guest cameos from everyone from Justin Timberlake to Skylar Grey, produced the platinum hit single “Coming Home” and popular songs like “Hello Good Morning” and “Loving You No More.”

In support of the album, Diddy and his lady posse just kicked off a 20-city U.S. tour with a scheduled stop at Plush in Jacksonville. Folio Weekly caught up with him via telephone.

Folio Weekly: Last night in Minneapolis was the first show of the tour. How was it?

Sean Combs: Oh, it was great. People seemed to love it and we don’t have too many things that we have to fix. It was probably one of the best first shows I’ve ever had. The first show’s usually disastrous, but it was great. I’m very excited to be out here and I’m very excited to get down to Jacksonville.

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F.W.: Will you also be performing some older P. Diddy hits?

S.C.: Yeah, we start out with some Diddy-

Dirty Money stuff and then we go into all of the hits. We’re gonna give you your money’s worth — we’re gonna perform all of the hits that you love and even some hits that you forgot about.

F.W.: What’s the craziest thing a fan has ever done or said to you?

S.C.: Just like, “I want to have your children” and we don’t even know each other — and they really mean it! Yesterday, somebody just took out their breasts and had ’em out the whole show. Just let ’em hang out the whole show.

F.W.: Wow. S.C.: Yeah. It’s crazy out there.

F.W.: “Last Train to Paris” has a lot of worldinspired sounds. How does travel affect your music?

S.C.: Just traveling to Rome and Ibiza [Spain] and going to these underground dance clubs, to growing up in Harlem in New York and the hip-hop scene in the late ’80s, to being in the industry in the early ’90s to London, Paris, Miami, L.A. — all of those cities a couple times a year — so they have a huge influence over me. A huge influence.

F.W.: What’s something that not a lot of people know about you?

S.C.: Oh, man. That I’m a really nice guy and that I’m probably like a hundred times more laid back and quiet than people would expect — like, people around me I think [might] think that I’m too serious because I’m so quiet. And then sometimes I’m not, like when I’m at home. I guess I’m just, like, if I don’t have a real reason to speak, I’m not that talkative and stuff.

F.W.: Do you think that Donald Trump would make a good president?

Publicist interrupts the call, saying, “Kara, can we just keep it about the album and the tour?”

F.W.: Sure, no problem. Well, that was actually my last question. So thank you and have a great day.

S.C.: Thank you.

Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com

Wired: Guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck and his band, including legendary drummer Narada Michael Walden, intend to deliver some ruthless grooves for their forthcoming gig at The Florida Theatre.

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ood things come to those who wait. And Jeff Beck, the unsung hero of the legendary trinity of onetime Yardbirds guitarists — including Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page — is finally getting his due. In recent years, the London-born Beck has celebrated several milestones in his decades-long career. His release “Emotion & Commotion” — Beck’s first studio album in seven years — entered the Billboard Top 200 at No. 11, the highest debut of this unique instrumentalist’s 45-year career. He headlined a sold-out world tour, had his second induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saw the release of the platinumselling “Performing This Week … Live at Ronnie Scott’s,” earned his fi fth Grammy Award for his arrangement of “A Day in the Life”; and performed for standing-room-only crowds (see below) at the 25th anniversary concert of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden.

Yet a great leader is only as good as the band that backs him up, a fact that the 66-year-old Beck has acknowledged throughout his life’s work. A short list of players who’ve sat on the drummer’s throne in Beck’s group over the years reads like a who’s-who of master drummers: Cozy Powell, Carmine Appice and even Zappa alums Terry Bozzio and Aynsley Dunbar.

Since the ’70s, Michigan-born Narada Michael Walden has driven the furious jams of fellow guitar gods John McLaughlin, Robert Fripp and the late Tommy Bolin, as well as session work for the likes of Whitney Houston and Al Green.

Walden appears along with fellow bandmates, bassist Rhonda Smith and keyboardist Jason Rebello, on two recent Beck releases, the aforementioned “Emotion & Commotion,” where the powerhouse quartet is joined by a 64-piece orchestra, and the in-concert document of “Live and Exclusive from the Grammy Museum.”

Walden was kind enough to drop a little knowledge on Folio Weekly about Jeff Beck’s upcoming gig at The Florida Theatre.

Folio Weekly: Will the band perform mostly current Beck tunes or delve into his extensive discography?

Narada Michael Walden: It’s a mixture. We

toured nine months together around the world.

Oh my God, we went crazy last year! So this is picking up where we left off, because we’ve been doing it for while now as a quartet. We’ve really gotten comfortable with each other, seeing eye-to-eye.

F.W.: Since the band features such musical heavies, do you take any conscientious steps to not get in each other’s way? Or as a sideman, do you just go, “This is Jeff ’s gig; he’s making the calls”?

N.M.W.: You just said it. It’s Jeff ’s band, so we let him call the shots pretty much. Of course, I’ll give my opinions when I feel they’re good because I like to be included and make it operate best as a “being.” Bottom line: It’s Jeff ’s band. We’re there to support him. We definitely strive to create that space where he can be heard and we listen to each other pretty strongly. It makes for a really good mix.

F.W.: What are you most looking forward to on this encore leg of your tour?

N.M.W.: Like I said, we were on the road for nine months, and we went to some places that were really far away. Playing with Beck live for me was a dream because I was on his “Wired” album.

F.W.: I’d forgotten about that. That’s you on the tune “Led Boots.”

N.M.W.: Right. And I also wrote four songs for that album as well. So now it’s kind of fun, 25 years later, to just get back out there and kick it. Playing with him is a very cool place in my spirit. I’m very much like a 19-year-old, and so is Jeff, just ready to play our hearts out every night.

F.W.: On the last several albums, Jeff has been consistently featuring some amazing women players in his bands. How does that change the vibe?

N.M.W.: You know, each of one of those women [in the line ups] is so proficient on their instruments. They’re bringing the heat regardless if they’re male or female. But I’ll go a step further and say that it’s very nice having the feminine energy on stage because it kind of adds this “mother nature/mother earth” balance feeling to the music. So it’s not just male testosterone only, it’s balanced with a degree of sensitivity that a woman can bring to the ensemble.

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GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY This trippy Austin, Texas, electro band performs at 8 p.m. on April 26 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $23. 246-2473.

ROCKVILLE RUMBLE with THIEVES IN EXILE, SIX SHOT REVIVAL, AS DAYLIGHT BURNS, CLARA VANUM, AWOL Local bands battle via rock at 8 p.m. on April 26 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $10. 398-7496.

ANDREW ALTMAN TRIO This jamgrass bassist leads his band at 8 p.m. on April 26 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach.

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SUWANNEE RIVER JAM with RONNIE DUNN, KELLIE PICKLER, JERROD NIEMAN, GARY ALLAN, LUKE BRYAN, DARRYL WORLEY, JOE DIFFIE, LEE BRICE, LOCASH COWBOYS, PHIL VASSAR, BLACKBERRY SMOKE The three-day festival, with 20-plus country and bluegrass musicians (plus camping!) is held April 27-30 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Tickets range from $75-$400. (386) 364-1683. For a full roster of performers and show times, visit suwanneeriverjam.com DERRYCK LAWRENCE PROJECT This funky reggae group performs at 6:30 p.m. on April 27 at Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant, 691 N. First St., Jacksonville Beach. 270-0025.

THE INDEPENDENTS, TOE IN THE TRIGGER, KONAMI CODE, THROWAWAY KIDS, IZZY COX This night of punk rock austerity slams into gear at 7 p.m. on April 27 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

UNWRITTEN LAW, AUTHORITY ZERO, STATUS FAUX, POOR RICHARDS SoCal punk kings Unwritten Law perform at 8 p.m. on April 27 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $16.

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JOHN EMIL This singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. on April 27 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

SHRIMP FEST at INDIGO ALLEY Bradley Circus performs at 8 p.m. on April 28; The 1911s perform at 8 p.m. on April 29 and 30 and at 2 p.m. on May 1 and Dan Voll and The Cain Brothers with Cody Norman perform

at 4 p.m. on April 30 at Indigo Alley, 316 Centre St., Fernandina Beach. Festival four-day pass (includes food) is $60; $20 for single-day pass. 261-7222.

UNDER A BURNING BODY, THE COLOR MORALE, I THE BREATHE, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, REJOICE THE AWAKENING This night of indie introspection kicks off at 8 p.m. on April 27 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $10. 398-7496.

C.O.B. SKULL SPEAK, THE VEGABONDS, LUNAS VIEW These punk and indie acts play at 8 p.m. on April 28 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

NO FLY ZONE The local rockers go airborne at 8 p.m. on April 28 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Ste. 2, Jacksonville. 645-5162.

GREENHOUSE LOUNGE This jam outfit performs at 8 p.m. on April 28 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

GRIMM WHITE STEED This local band plays at 8 p.m. on April 28 and 29 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Ste. 2, Jacksonville. 645-5162.

YOUNG BUCK SHOWCASE Brewster’s Pit highlights local bands in various genres at 8 p.m. on April 28, 29 and 30 at 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

TIM GRIMM This singer-songwriter plays at 8:30 p.m. on April 28 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville.

Advance tickets are $10. 399-1740.

DIDDY-DIRTY MONEY, LLOYD, TYGA Sean Combs brings his latest hip-hop incarnation to town at 9 p.m. on April 28 at Plush, 825 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $62.50. 743-1845.

GAMBLE ROGERS FOLK FESTIVAL featuring RICHARD THOMPSON, THE GRASCALS, KIM & REGGIE HARRIS, JOHN McCUTCHEON, LARKIN, PIERCE PETTIS, KATHERINE ARCHER, LARRY MANGUM, CHELSEA SADDLER, SAM PACETTI, GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE This annual music festival features 70 acts from 11 a.m.10:20 p.m. on April 29 and 30 and May 1 at various venues in 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. For a full roster of performers and show times, visit gamblerogersfest.org

PAT ROSE This local singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. on April 29 in the Courtyard at 200 First Street, Neptune Beach. 249-2922.

DJ BMF, PHAT AND JAZZY This night of funk kicks off at 8 p.m. on April 29 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

TEN TON WRECKING BALL, D5, NEW DAY, NO MERCY These local heavies play at 8 p.m. on April 29 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8. 246-2473.

BROOKE FRASER, CARY BROTHERS, SAMUEL SANDERS New Zealand singer-songwriter Fraser performs at 8 p.m. on April 29 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville.

Advance tickets are $20. 398-7496.

CHICAGO These legendary rockers from the Windy City perform at 8 p.m. on April 29 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $48.50-$80.50. 355-2787.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET A dance group performs at 10:30 a.m., Monica da Silva and Chad Alger at 11:45 a.m. and Viva Panama at 2:45 p.m. on April 30 at Riverside Arts Market, under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. 554-6865.

WHITEY MARKLE & THE SWAMP ROOTERS The folk rockers play at 3:35 p.m. on April 30 during the Riverside Relay for Life breast cancer benefit at Yates Family YMCA, 221 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville. 355-1436.

WYNNE PARIS This kirtan artist performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 30 at Ocean Yoga Center, 51 Pine St., Atlantic Beach. Advance tickets are $15; $20 day of show. 742-4582.

THE FRITZ Beloved local jam band ensemble The Fritz perform at 8 p.m. on April 30 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

ROCKVILLE RUMBLE FINAL Ten local bands strut their stuff for bragging rights at 8 p.m. on April 30 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8. 246-2473.

U.V. HIPPO, THE GREAT STATE, THE WESTERLIES Self-proclaimed funktronica band U.V. Hippo are all aglow with jams at 8 p.m. on April 30 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

BLUE SMOKIE & THE SMOKIN’ BLUE HORNS Blues fills the air at 8:30 p.m. on April 30 at Downtown Blues Bar & Grille, 714 St. Johns Ave., Palatka. (386) 325-5454.

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MEMPHIBIANS, KEVIN LEE NEWBERRY, FROG VILLAGE TRAMPLED UNDER FOOT, ROCCO BLU May 6, Mojo Kitchen PSYCHEDELIC FURS July 3, Freebird Live The local indie rock starts promptly at 9 p.m. on April 30 at GREENHOUSE LOUNGE CD Release Party May 7, Freebird Live CHRIS THOMAS KING July 16, Mojo Kitchen Lomax Lodge, 822 Lomax St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5.

WELCOME TO ROCKWILLE with GODSMACK, STONE SOUR, WIZ KHALIFA July 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre 634-8813.

SEETHER, COLD, RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS FURTHUR feat. BOB WEIR & PHIL LESH July 30, St. JOHN MAYALL, SHEMEKIA COPELAND May 8, Metropolitan Park Augustine Amphitheatre Legendary British bluesman Mayall performs at 7 p.m. on May CHIDDY BANG, DEV. NINJASONIK May 10, Freebird Live SELENA GOMEZ & THE SCENE, ALLSTAR WEEKEND July 31, 1 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra HEAVY CREAM, THE COUGS May 11, CafĂŠ Eleven St. Augustine Amphitheatre Beach Tickets are $35 and $39. 209-0367.

PLAIN WHITE T’S May 12, Freebird Live ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION, JERRY DOUGLASS SOULIVE KENNY CHESNEY May 12, Veterans Memorial Arena Aug. 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre This funky jazz trio appears at 8 p.m. on May 1 at Freebird Live, ERIC LINDELL May 12, Mojo Kitchen TAYLOR SWIFT Nov. 11, Veterans Memorial Arena 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $15. 246-2473.

MAC MILLER May 13, Freebird Live STEVE POLTZ, CHRISTINA WAGNER, TROPIC OF CANCER JEFFERSON STARSHIP May 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Singer-songwriter Poltz plays at 8 p.m. on May 1 at Jack KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, JOHN PRINE May 14, Florida Theatre Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are COCO MONTOYA May 18, Mojo Kitchen $8. 398-7496.

NEON TREES, LIMOUSINES May 18, Freebird Live AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH DAN VOLL THE DEFTONES, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN May 20, Plush BEECH STREET GRILL, 801 Beech St., 277-3662 John The singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. on May 1 at Dog Star DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND May 21, Freebird Live Springer every Fri. & Sat., every other Thur. Barry Randolph Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

CAGE THE ELEPHANT May 21, Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk every Sun. MISSY RAINES & THE NEW HIP Concert Hall DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 This soulful combo performs at 8 p.m. on May 2 at European MINUS THE BEAR May 22, Freebird Live Andrew Altman Trio on April 26. John Emil at 8 p.m. on April 27.

Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are CLUTCH, MAYLENE & THE SONS OF DISASTER TOUR May Greenhouse Lounge at 8 p.m. on April 28. DJ BMF and Phat and $10. 399-1740.

26, Freebird Live Jazzy at 8 p.m. on April 29. The Fritz at 8 p.m. on April 30. Dan PICKERS AND PLAYERS JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL with HERBIE HANCOCK, Voll at 8 p.m. on May 1. Live music every weekend Local musicians fret and moan (and rock!) at 8 p.m. on May 2 NATALIE COLE, GEORGE DUKE, MARCUS MILLER May 26GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Ste. 2, Jacksonville.

29, Downtown Jacksonville 491-1999 Live jazz from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 645-5162.

TAPROOT May 27, Brewster’s Pit GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 THE MURDER JUNKIES, STATUS FAUX, TOE IN THE MUSHROOMHEAD, HED PE May 27, Plush Dan Voll from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend TRIGGER, SICK SICK SICKS SIDEREAL, CRAZY CARLS, TASTE BUDS May 27, Freebird INDIGO ALLEY, 316 Centre St., 261-7222 Bradley Circus This night of sleazy, vulgar punk rock and etiquette lesson Live performs at 8 p.m. on April 28; The 1911s perform at 8 p.m. begins at 8 p.m. sharp on May 3 at Lomax Lodge, 822 Lomax BONNIE PRINCE BILLY & THE CAIRO GANG May 27, Push on April 29 and 30 and at 2 p.m. on May 1 and Dan Voll and St., Jacksonville. Admission is $8. 634-8813.

Push Salon The Cain Brothers with Cody Norman perform at 4 p.m. on April ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN FACE TO FACE, STRUNG OUT May 30, Freebird Live 30. Dan Voll & the Alley Cats at 8 p.m. every Sat. Frankie’s Jazz This Queen tribute act performs at 8 p.m. on May 3 at The DANCELL June 3, Freebird Live Jam at 7:30 p.m. every Tue. Open mic at 7 p.m. every Thur. Live Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $30 JIMMY THACKERY June 3, Mojo Kitchen music every & Sat. and $35.questions, 355-2787.

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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 Diddy-Dirty Money on April 28. 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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Dutch Country Uncle! Netherlands-based honky-tonkin’ country rockers Bradley’s Circus perform at 8 p.m. on April 28 at Indigo Alley, 316 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, during the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. The venue also features original live music by The 1911s, Dan Voll, The Cain Brothers and Cody Norman during the weekend. A festival four-day pass (includes food) is $60; $20 for single-day pass. 261-7222.

BAYMEADOWS

THE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 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 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 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 Mr. Sunshine at 5:30 p.m. on April 27. Kurt Lanham at 5:30

p.m. on April 28. 4Play at 6 p.m. on April 29. El Camino at 5:30 p.m. on April 30. Pat Rose at noon, 4Play at 4:30 p.m. on May 1. Incognito at 5:30 p.m. on May 5 THE BRASSERIE, 1312 Beach Blvd., 249-5800 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 26. Mark O’Quinn on April 27. Alex Seier on April 28. Chillakaya on April 29. Denny’s Revenge on April 30. Eric From Philly on May 1. Live music every Thur.-Sun. CASA MARINA, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Derryck Lawrence Project on April 27. Toots Loraine & the Traffic on May 4 COPPER TOP, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-4776 Southbound on April 28. Dan Coady on April 29. Toots Loraine & the Traffic on April 30. Karaoke with Billy McMahan from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. THE COURTYARD, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Pat Rose at 7 p.m. on April 29. Live music every Fri. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Boogie Freaks at 9 p.m. on April 29. Not Unheard at 6:30 p.m., Jax Pipes & Drum at 7:30 p.m., Karaoke at 10 p.m. on April 30. Jen’s Tribute to Jazz at 7 p.m. on May 3. Live music every weekend DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 311 Third St. N., 853-5004 Open mic at 9 p.m. on April 28. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Reggae every Sun. Karaoke every Mon. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music every Thur.

EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001 Dan Coady on May 1 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 Ghostland Observatory on April 26. Unwritten Law, Authority Zero, Status Faux and Poor Richards on April 27. Ten Ton Wrecking Ball, D5, New Day and No Mercy on April 29. The Final Rockville Rumble featuring 10 bands, including Son of A Bad Man and Bleeding in Stereo on April 30. SoulLive on May 1. ASG, Syncodestroya and 2416 on May 4. Changes in Latitude (Jimmy Buffett tribute

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band) on May 5. Melali Band featuring Rob Machado doing The Drifter Sessions, and Saltwater Grass on May 6 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 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, 246-1500 The Great State on April 27. Simply Righteous on April 28. The Fritz on April 29. Three the Band on April 30 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 Trampled Under Foot and Rocco Blu on May 6 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb 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 Latin Quartet on April 29. It’s All About Me on April 30 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 Billy Bowers on April 27. Derryck Lawrence Project on April 28. Cloud 9 on April 29 & 30. Sam & Trey on May 1.

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 Buck Smith on April 27. Mr. Natural on April 28. Parkstreet on April 29 & 30. Bread & Butter on May 1. Billy Buchanan on May 2. Live music every Wed.-Sun.

THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Open mic with John Austill on April 27. Billy Buchanan on April 28. Paxton & Mike on April 30. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN

CAFE 331, 331 W. Forsyth St., 354-1999 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 Bay Street Band at 10 p.m. on April 29. Hipp Street at 9 p.m. on April 30 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 27. Chillula on April 29. Nate Holley on April 30 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 Supernatural at 8 p.m. on April 28. Mile Train on April 29. Mr. Natural at 9:30 p.m. on April 30. Pili Pili on the deck at 5 p.m. on May 1. DJ BG every Mon.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 The Independents, Toe in the Trigger, Konami Code, Izzy Cox and Throwaway Kids at 7 p.m. on April 27. Young Buck Showcase on April 28-30 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 No Fly Zone at 8 p.m. on April 28. Grimm White Steed at 8 p.m. on April 29 & 30. Pickers 7 layers on May 2. 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 Boogie Freaks at 7:30 p.m. on April 28. Rick Arcusa at 8:30 p.m. on April 29. Dune Dog at 8:30 p.m. on April 30. 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.

JULINGTON CREEK, NW ST. JOHNS COUNTY

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

MANDARIN

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with John O’Connor from 7-10 p.m. every Wed. Cafe Groove Duo, Jay Terry 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 Swerved on April 28. Ghost Rider on April 29 & 30. 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.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Blue Smokie & the Smokin’ Blue Horns at 8:30 p.m. on April 30. Live music at 6 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Fri. Blues jams at 2 p.m. every Sun.

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Souls caught in the Aqua Net: Local indie hedonists Memphibians (pictured) celebrate the release of their album “How to Be Followed Alone” with pals Kevin Lee Newberry and Frog Village at 9 p.m. on April 30 at Lomax Lodge, 822 Lomax St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5. After the gig, the five-piece group embarks on a 17-date national tour. 634-8813.

PONTE VEDRA

AQUA GRILL, 950 Sawgrass Village Dr., 285-3017 Murray Goff on May 1 KARMA, 822 A1A N., 834-3942 All About Me Duo on April 29.

Larry Lemeir & the Backtracks on April 30 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 29 & 30 URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 Soulo & Deron Baker at 6 p.m. on April 27. High Tides of Jazz at 7:30 p.m. on April 28. Evans Bros. at 7:30 p.m. on April 29.

Darren Corlew Band at 7:30 p.m. on April 30. 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 Memphibians’ CD release party with Kevin Lee Newberry and Frog Village at 9 p.m. on April 30. The Murder Junkies, Status Faux, Toe in the Trigger and Sick, Sick Sicks at 8 p.m. on May 3. 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., 389-5551Bluegrass Nite every Fri. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Young & Wreckless Tour with Onward to Olympus, As Hell Retreats, Gideon, Avirence, A Hope for Tomorrow and Nausicaa at 7 p.m. on April 29. One Less Atlantic, Aglacia, Oh The Let Go, Submission Red and Titanic at 7:30 p.m. on April 30 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 Domenic on April 28, 29 & 30 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 26. Ric Welch at 6:30 p.m. on April 27. Chelsea Saddler at 8:30 p.m. on April 29. Ron Perry at 8:30 p.m. on April 30. Colton McKenna at 1 p.m., Karaoke at 8 p.m. on May 1. Live music every Fri. & Sat. THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke at 9 p.m. on April 28. Jukebox nite on May 1. Open mic night with Christi Harris at 8:30 p.m. on May 2 CAFE ALCAZAR, 25 Granada St., 825-9948 Live music daily CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St.,

826-1594 Humanzee at 7 p.m. on April 29. Sentropolis at 2 p.m., Fats Lewis Band at 7 p.m. on April 30 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 Pili Pili from 3-7 p.m. on May 1. 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. KINGFISH GRILL, 252 Yacht Club Drive, 824-2111 Live music on the deck, 6-9 p.m. every Wed. & Thur., 7-10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., jazz 4-7 p.m. every Sun. 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 Blue Sage Shoes at 9 p.m. on April 29 & 30.

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 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 Jay Ivey on April 27. Charlie Walker on April 28.

Nate Holley on April 29. Bread & Butter on April 30. 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 Sol Claire at 7 p.m. on April 26. DJ Marvel and Frontline at 7:30 p.m. on April 28. DJ Marvel and Ace Factor at 7:30 p.m. on April 29. DJ Nova and Ace Factor at 7:30 p.m. on April 30 URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 Alive After Five with Coconut Groove Band on April 28. 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.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

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 Tim Grimm on April 28. 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 Rockville Rumble with Thieves In Exile, Six Shot Revival, As Daylight Burns, Clara Vanum and AWOL on April 26. Under A Burning Body, The Color Morale, I The Breathe, Like Moths To Flames and Rejoice the Awakening on April 27. C.O.B., Skull Speak, The Vegabonds and Lunas View on April 28. Brooke Frasier, Cary Brothers and Samuel Sanders on April 29. U.V. Hippo, The Great State and The Westerlies on April 30. Steve Poltz, Christina Wagner and Tropic Of Cancer on May 1. Hank & the Cupcakes on May 4. My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and 16 Volt on May 5 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. & every first Sun. Live music at 8 p.m. every Fri., at 6 p.m. every Sat. & at 5 p.m. every Sun. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall at 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717 Douglas Anderson student guitar recital on April 30. Missy Raines & The New Hip at 8 p.m. on May 2 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 Mr. Natural from 3-7 p.m. on April 30. Alex Affronti at 3 p.m. on May 1 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 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Al Poindexter’s open mic night at 7 p.m. on April 28. Candy Lee at 7 p.m. on May 4. Karaoke at 7 p.m. every Tue. 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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Pieces from Jenny K. Hager’s “Rust and Satin.”

Alchemy of the Heart

Family, history and experimentation are fused in the industrial vision of Jenny K. Hager JENNY K. HAGER’S EXHIBIT “RUST AND SATIN” The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way 280-0614 The exhibit is on display through May 24

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he greatest inhibitor to the act of creation is arguably the artist. The late, great Irish painter and lovable misanthrope Francis Bacon (1909’92) once described the creative process as “a cocktail of instinct, skill, culture and a highly creative feverishness,” a state of consciousness wherein “everything happens very quickly,” a volatile mixture of fear and pleasure, deliberate wakefulness and hypnotic slumber.

What Bacon was essentially describing is that moment in time — however long — that can confuse, frustrate or even destroy someone trying to mind the gap between an idea and its execution. Whether an artist is formally trained or self-taught, that initial ember of artistic insight can be engulfed by an inferno of self-consciousness or purified into whitehot, great art.

Local artist and educator Jenny K. Hager is mostly known for sculptural works expressed as an installation, but she has no problem in extinguishing any inhibitive traditions or labels that could otherwise burn up her freedom to create. Born in Shelbyville, Ky., Hager received her BFA in art studio and BA in art education from the University of Kentucky, before heading west to earn an MFA from the interdisciplinary program at San Jose State University in California’s Bay Area.

Hager and her husband and fellow sculptor Lance Vickery now call Jax Beach home. For the last five years, the 34-year-old Hager has worked as an assistant professor of sculpture

in the University of North Florida’s art and design department. Yet for all her academic knowledge, Hager’s creative instinct is hardly restrained by any hard-line orthodoxy, even in the field of her own expertise.

“The word sculpture is a word that I think is forever changing,” writes Hager in an email interview. While people typically think of sculpture as a three-dimensional object that can be removed, Hager’s work is strongly atypical and decidedly current. She believes that contemporary sculpture takes many forms, such as earthworks, installation or performance. Hager has surely created an identity by channeling her energies through a wide spectrum of expression. She displayed two recent installations, “Flight Lab” at MOCA Jax and “Scyphozoa: Field Work” at downtown’s Nullspace Gallery.

“She is one of the most intelligent and inventive artists in the area,” says Nullspace coowner, fellow artist and fellow UNF instructor Mark Creegan, who had specific reasons for displaying Hager’s engaging work. “I knew she would create an immersive and evocative environment,” Creegan explains.

A few years back, Hager was involved with FSCJ’s Michael Cottrell’s “Imagillaboration Project,” an endeavor that involved more than 100 national sculptors and eventually became a traveling exhibit. “We worked in groups regionally in a sort of ‘exquisite corpse’ model,” explains Hager, referring to the classic parlor game of collaborative improvisation. Hager is also a team player with the Northeast Florida Sculptors, what she calls “a great group” of 100 area artists who share ideas and encouragement, exhibiting together once a year.

This last spring, she and artist Emily Arthur-

Douglass helped create “Wind Weaver and the Whirling Wheel,” a synthesis of 50 students, teachers and visiting artists working together under the auspices of MOCA Jacksonville.

During First Wednesday Art Walk in March, the exhibit literally came to life, culminating in a raucous, performance-slash-wedding that marched from MOCA into Hemming Plaza.

The combination of stilt-walkers, chariots and a musical score written and performed by Charlotte Mabrey and her students gave more than one puzzled onlooker a crash course in the power of contemporary art.

Hager’s latest show, “Rust and Satin,” is a celebration of opposites. The show at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach consists of 20 works in which industrial materials like iron, steel, rope, chain and lead are used in combination with the “luxurious materials” of satin and silk. “The objects [in the show] are all inspired by feminine adornment — hair accessories and jewelry,” explains Hager. And while the materials may seem strange, the intent is universal. “These objects pay homage to my grandmothers. Both were hairdressers and even worked in the same shop for several years.”

Hager describes her paternal grandmother as being an austere influence, taking the young Hager to auctions and setting the table with fine china and silver. “My mother’s mother was a violinist who loved to dance and throw rolls at the dinner table,” says Hager. Believing that she was formed out of the influence of both women, Hager herself has become the ultimate union of charged energies from two powerful opposites.

“In many ways, I think the objects represent them,” she says. “But they also represent me.”

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PERFORMANCE

THE CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE STAKES Theatre Jacksonville presents Bruce Graham’s comedy about growing old, as seen through the eyes of a gambler at the race track, at 7:30 p.m. on April 28, at 8 p.m. on April 29 and 30 and 2 p.m. on May 1 at 2032 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $25; $20 for seniors, military and students on Thur. and Sun. 396-4425.

THE GOOD DOCTOR Neil Simon’s comedic tribute to Russian playwright Anton Chekhov is staged at 7:30 p.m. on April 29 and 30 and May 3 and at 2 p.m. on May 1 at The Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25; $22 for seniors and $20 for military and students. 825-1164.

DOKTOR KABOOM! The mad scientist Doktor Kaboom combines interactive theater with science in this kid-geared show at 1:30 p.m. on April 30 at FSCJ’s Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $16.

632-3373.

GODSPELL The Foundation Academy stages this gospeldriven musical at 8 p.m. on April 29 and 30 at 3675 San Pablo Road S., Jacksonville. 241-3515.

MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL This comedic tribute to “the change” is staged at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on April 30 and May 1 at the Times-Union Center’s Terry Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $44. 632-3373.

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 28 and 29 and at 2 p.m. on May 1 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 26-30, May 1 and 3, at 1:15 p.m. on April 30 and 2 p.m. on May 1 at 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $45 and $49. 641-1212.

THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE Theatreworks presents this kid-geared adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic fantasy at 10 a.m. and noon on May 2 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. 353-3500, 355-2787.

MAD COWFORD IMPROV This local comedy troupe performs at 8:15 p.m. on April 29 at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Jacksonville. 860-5451.

BILINGUAL THEATER Clube do Livro presents a bilingual (Portuguese and English) production of Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar (A Lagarta Comilona)” at 1 p.m. on April 30 at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 630-2665.

CHOREOPOEM READING A reading of Ntozake Shange’s choreopoem, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf” is presented at 7 p.m. on April 29 at The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors. 632-5555.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

CALL TO ARTISTS The Art Center seeks artists for its City Sounds Juried Show to coincide with this year’s Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Submissions are accepted from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on May 17, 18 and 19 at 31 W. Adams St. and from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on May 17 at 229 N. Hogan St. Cash awards given for first, second and third place. Entry fee is $20 for up to three entries; $25 for non-members. tacjacksonville.org PERSPECTIVE DRAWING Jennie Szaltis teaches illustration techniques from 10 a.m.-noon on April 28 and every Thur. through May 19 at Trends Home Décor, 3919 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. The $150 fee includes supplies. Register at jennie@jenniersgallery.com JAM SESSION Ronan School of Music hosts an open jam session for all musicians at 11 a.m. on April 30 at 1763 Geraldine Way, Jacksonville. 514-2222.

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 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 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., and an African dance class is held at 6:45 p.m. every Fri. at St. Johns Cultural Arts Center, 370 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine. 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

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 non-members is $8. 366-6911.

MID-AFTERNOON KEYBOARD RECITAL Pianist Rosalind J. Elson performs works by Frescobaldi, Schumann, Liszt, Tchaikovsky and MacDowell at 3 p.m. on April 26 at FSCJ’s South Campus’ Music School Auditorium, Bldg. N., 11910 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 646-2004.

SPRING CONCERT The Ritz Chamber Players are joined by pianist Aida Riberio Mechetti in a performance of works by D’Rivera, Perkinson, and Schummann at 7:30 p.m. on April 27 at the Times-Union Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $25. 354-5547.

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS Museum of Science & History presents the UNF Brass Quintet in MOSH’s Bryan Gooding Planetarium at 7 p.m. on April 28 at 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Admission is $5; $10 for non-members.

Stargazing and a wine tasting are held at 8 p.m. on the museum’s roof. 396-6674.

CHANTICLEER Beaches Fine Arts Series presents this acclaimed men’s chorus at 7:30 p.m. on April 29 at St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, 416 12th Ave. N., Jax Beach.

270-1771.

DA STUDENT GUITAR RECITAL Guitar students from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts perform at 8 p.m. on April 30 at European Street Café, 5500 Beach Blvd., Southside. Advance tickets are $10. 399-1740.

MOCA JAX SOUND EFFECTS Contemporary chamber musicians, including violinist Philip Pan, flautist Rhonda Cassano, cellist Grace Mihi Bahng and pianist Dr. Erin Bennett, perform Paul Schoenfield’s “Café Music” at 2 p.m. on May 1 at Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville’s MOCA Theatre, 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. Admission for non-members is $9. 366-6911.

FEAST OF ST. GEORGE PERFORMANCE Organist Tim Tuller conducts St. John’s Cathedral Choir in a performance featuring works by Handel and Stanford at 5 p.m. on May 1 at 256 E. Church St., Jacksonville. 356-5507.

“The students shall now perform the long version of the Allman Brothers Band’s ‘Whipping Post.’” Guitar students from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts perform at 8 p.m. on April 30 at European Street Café, 5500 Beach Blvd. Advance tickets are $10. 399-1740.

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FLORIDA’S BIRDING & PHOTO FEST Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience presents the ninth annual festival featuring nature photography workshops and discussions as well as boating, kayaking and walking tours from April 27-May 1, held in various locations in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach. Speakers include Tim Grey, Robert O’Toole, Lewis Kemper, Alan Murphy and Chas Glatzer. Event prices vary. (800) 653-2489. For a full schedule of events and ticket information, visit floridasbirdingandphotofest.com CAPTAIN JEAN RIBAULT FESTIVAL The Mayport Fishing Village holds this daylong event from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on April 30 along Ocean Street, Mayport Village. This festival features the works of more than 50 artists as well as the blessing of the fleet, historical exhibits, speakers, a re-enactment of Ribault’s landing, food, live music, kids’ stuff and Heather Gabel’s latest exhibit, “Running With Scissors,” is on a fish fry. savemayportvillage.net display through April at Bee Gallery & Studio, The Jacksonville ORANGE PARK ART & MUSIC FEST The Art & Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 108, downtown. (727) 207-3013.

About Festival features artist demonstrations, live music, vendors and kids’ activities from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 30 at Orange Park “Dance of Color” runs through May 24.

Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave. artguildoforangepark.com, THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH orangeparkschoolofmusic.com 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. Sculptor UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT Galleries, antique stores and Jenny K. Hager’s installation, “Rust and Satin,” is on display shops are open from 5-9 p.m. on April 30 in St. Augustine’s through May 5.

San Marco District. 824-3152.

DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 2445 San RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The Arts Market is held from Diego Road, Jacksonville, 346-5620. The “Senior Show” is on 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. beneath the Fuller Warren display through May 5.

Bridge on Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville and features FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and 241-6928. The exhibit “Artistic Metal – Sculpture and a farmers market. Admission is free. 554-6865, 389-2449.

Jewelry” is featured through May 23. riversideartsmarket.com GALLERY L Modis Bldg., 2nd floor, 1 Independent Drive, DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts & crafts and local produce Jacksonville. 731-4971. The opening reception for Jacksonville are offered every Fri. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Jacksonville Watercolor Society’s “Spring Show” is held from 2-5 p.m. on Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. 353-1188.

May 1. The exhibit is shown through June 4. “Artists Giving Back – An Exhibition to Benefit Volunteers in Medicine,” featuring works by Dottie Dorion, Larry Davis, Jim Draper, Paul BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER 413 Beach Blvd., Ladnier, Raquel Rodriguez, Allison Watson and Tony Wood, is Jax Beach, 241-5657. The museum holds a 90th birthday displayed through April 30. Proceeds benefit VIM services. celebration for founder Jean Haden McCormick from 3-5 p.m.

HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan on April 30; reservations are required. Linda Olsen’s “Water Park Road, 741-3546. A collection of art kites by Melanie All Around” runs through May 3. The juried exhibit “Magical Walker and George Peters of Airworks Studios is on display History Tour Act I & II” is displayed through April 30. through June. Commissioned work by the pair is shown in CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside JIA’s Connector hallway.

Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. The “Very Special Arts” HIGH TIDE GALLERY 51 Cordova St., St. Augustine, exhibit features works by children with disabilities and runs 829-6831. The Earth Day-themed exhibit “Wild Birds” is on April 26-29. “The Cummer Legacy” runs through May 22. display through May 4.

Livingston Elementary School Exhibition features student INDIGO ALLEY WINE BAR 316 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, artwork through May 9. The museum holds its “Undies Drive” 261-7222. Eliza Holliday’s “Calligraphic Paintings, Banners for Dignity U Wear on May 1. Bring a pack of new underwear and Boxes” is on display through May. or undergarments for adults or children and receive half-off JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY GALLERY 2800 N. University one regular admission.

Blvd., Jacksonville, 256-7371. The Senior Thesis Exhibition DOW MUSEUM OF HISTORIC HOUSES 149 Cordova St., St. runs through April.

Augustine, 823-9722. Kathryn Arango’s quilt art, “Jungle FSCJ KENT CAMPUS 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, Series,” is exhibited through May 29.

646-2300. The Best of Duval County Middle School Art Show MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE runs through April 28.

333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. “Stranger in SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 E. White St., St. Augustine, Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster” runs 827-9997. Eclectic works by Steve Marrazzo are featured. through Aug. 28. Rob Creegan’s “Modern Art with a Human SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 100 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, Face” runs through May 11. Family Fun Free Day is held from 553-6361. Sculptor Grant Ward is the featured artist for April.

STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville. This conoon-4 p.m. every Sun. Open Tue.-Sun. mocajacksonville.org op space features works by Mary St. Germain, Tony Wood, Terese RITZ THEATRE & LAVILLA MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Muller, Robert Leedy, Paul Ladnier, Joyce Gabiou and Doug Eng. Jacksonville, 632-5555. A reading of Ntozake Shange’s UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA GALLERY 1 UNF Drive, choreopoem, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ Jacksonville, 620-2534. The Senior Exhibition is on display When the Rainbow is Enuf” is presented at 7 p.m. on April 29. through April 29.

The exhibit “Through Our Eyes” runs through May 21. “Lift VAULT GALLERY 121 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 535-7252.

Ev’ry Voice in LaVilla,” an exhibit of African-American history Jeff Whipple’s “Spasms in The Vault” runs through May 27. in Jacksonville, is on permanent display. Admission is $6 for WATERWHEEL ART GALLERY 5047 First Coast Highway, adults, $3 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun. 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. ARCHWAY GALLERY & FRAMING 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 2, Augustine, 823-9263. Multimedia artist Michelle RobideauxAtlantic Beach, 249-2222. Vicky Lennon is the featured artist Pent’s exhibit, “Art & Artifact,” is on display through April. through May. WILLIAMS-CORNELIUS GALLERY Daryl Bunn Studios, 643 THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE GALLERY 31 W. Adams Edison Ave., Jacksonville. 525-3368. Jeff Whipple’s exhibit, St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. Yvonne Lozano’s exhibit “What “Spasm Compositions,” is shown through May 3.

Happened to the Chicken?” is featured through April.

WOMEN’S CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE 5644 Colcord Ave., AVONDALE ARTWORKS 3568 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, Jacksonville, 389-7749. The exhibit “Lasting Impressions” 384-8797. Works by Dat Nguyen and Cookie Davis are runs through July. displayed through April.

BEE GALLERY AND STUDIO The Jacksonville Landing, For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 108, (727) 207-3013. Heather list your event, send time, date, location (street address, city), Gabel’s latest exhibit, “Running With Scissors,” is on display admission price and contact number to print to Dan Brown, through April.

9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email CAMPUS GALLERY FSCJ North Campus, Rm. C-122, 4501 dbrown@folioweekly.com. JPEGs must be at least 3”x5”, 300 Capper Road, Jacksonville, 632-3310. Sara Ebrahimi’s exhibit dpi to be considered for publication.

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EVENTS

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.

WORLD OF NATIONS The annual World of Nations Celebration is held on April 28-May 1 at Metropolitan Park, located across from the Sports Complex in downtown Jacksonville. Visitors sample international food, entertainment and culture from more than 30 countries. Tickets are $5 for one day, $8 for two days. An Around the World Family Night is on April 29; $1 admission. 630-3690.

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. A live butterfly exhibit, arts and crafts, live entertainment, a raffle, activities, vendors and face painting are featured. The live butterfly release is at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5; $3 for children 2-17; younger than 2 are admitted free. 724-4646.

SHRIMP FESTIVAL The 48th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival kicks off with a pirate parade at 6:30 p.m. on April 28 on Centre Street, downtown Fernandina Beach. Opening ceremonies are at 6:30 p.m., followed by Miss Shrimp Festival 2011, a pirate invasion, live music and fireworks. The festival continues 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 the bayfront. The blessing of the fleet, a Little Pirate contest and lots of shrimp are also featured. 261-3248 or (866) 4-AMELIA. shrimpfestival.com MAYPORT VILLAGE FEST The Historic Mayport Fishing Village honors its founder, Captain Jean Ribault, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on April 30 along Ocean Street, Mayport Village.

The blessing of the fleet, historical exhibits, speakers, a re-enactment of Ribault’s landing, food, 50-plus artists and a fish fry are featured. savemayportvillage.net LOVE UR MOTHER The conservation-themed event is held from 5-9 p.m. on May 4 at Hemming Plaza, downtown Jacksonville. A fashion show, artists’ displays and food are featured. Proceeds benefit St. Johns Riverkeeper. 359-4462.

COSMIC CONCERTS Laseropolis at 5 p.m., The Beatles at 6 p.m., Led Zeppelin at 7 p.m., and U2 at 8 p.m. on April 29 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 Monica da Silva & Chad Alger and Viva Panama-USA perform on April 30 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

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, the Ponte Vedra Zoning & Adjustment Board, the Mid-Anastasia Island Design Review Board and the Recreation Advisory Board. The deadline is May 2. 209-0557.

JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets at 4 p.m. on May 19 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville. 630-1273.

COMMUNITY INTEREST

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION The annual fundraiser Black Tie & Baggies, to benefit the preservation of 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. Tickets are $10. surfriderfirstcoast.org GRASS-FED BARBECUE Native Sun Natural Foods Market holds a local, grass-fed barbecue on April 30 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 10000 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville and from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. on April 30 at 11030 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville. Admission is free. 260-6950.

WINE TASTING The Hope Haven fundraiser, A Tasteful Event, is held from 6-7:30 p.m. on April 28 at Urban Flats Southside, 9726 Touchton Road. Food, wine and raffles are featured.

Admission is $25. For reservations, call 346-5100 ext. 250. hope-haven.org MAY DAY FUNDRAISER ConnieCaps Inc., a non-profit organization that provides free hats to cancer patients, holds a fundraiser at 6 p.m. on May 1 at Blue Bamboo Restaurant & Wine Bar, 3820 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville. Live music and a raffle are featured. Admission is $35. 646-1478.

DINING OUT FOR LIFE Northeast Florida AIDS Network presents “Dining Out for Life,” a fundraising event held on April 28, in which participating restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds to AIDS research. Venues include Espeto, Secret Garden, Matthew’s, Burrito Gallery, Biscotti’s, North Beach

Bistro, Pizza Palace, Chew, Three Layers, Orsay, Taverna and Zaitoon Mediterranean Grill. 356-1612. nfanjax.org FUNDRAISER CAR SHOW The second annual Rev It Up! car show is held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 30 at Miller’s Ale House and Hooters parking lots, 1740 and 1756 Wells Road, Orange Park. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warriors Project.

562-9333. claycountycruzers.com FOP FOUNDATION CARNIVAL This FOP fundraiser is held from 6-11 p.m. on April 28, May 1-5 and 8, and noonmidnight on April 29 and 30 and May 6 and 7 at St. Johns Square, 12262 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Rides, games, food and free professional wrestling matches on the midway, 8 p.m. on May 5, are featured.

FALLEN RIDERS The seventh annual Fallen Riders 120-mile Poker Run is held at 10 a.m. on May 1 at Whitey’s Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, Fleming Island. A fish fry, raffles and giveaways are featured. The fee to ride is $25 per bike, $5 for each additional rider. Registration begins 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit downed bikers and their families. 269-4198.

TAKE STEPS FOR CROHN’S & COLITIS This casual walk is held at 4 p.m. on May 1 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. Proceeds benefit programs of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. cctakesteps.org/jacksonville RIDE FOR WILLIAM This bike run and poker run is held on May 1, starting with registration and pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., at Applebee’s, 225 S.R. 312, St. Augustine. Kickstands up at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit treatment for William Thompson, a child who suffers from Pfeiffer Syndrome Type II, a rare craniofacial disorder. 825-4099.

GREAT DECISIONS This grassroots world affairs education program is held from 6:30-8 p.m. on May 4 at Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. “The Caucasus” is the featured topic. Admission is free. 630-2665.

STORK’S NEST Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. opens Stork’s Nest, 3805 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, a nonprofit that promotes health literacy, prenatal care and the general physical and mental health of the community. 850-212-3667.

BOOKS & WRITING

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.

ARLISS RYAN Author Ryan discusses and reads from her book, “The Secret Confessions of Anne Shakespeare,” examining what life would be like for a 16th-century woman, at 3 p.m. on April 30 at Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Sea Grove Main Street, St. Augustine. 209-3735.

KIDS

ICE SKATING CAMPS & CLASSES Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex, 3605 Philips Highway, Southside, offers Hockey Camp for ages 6-14, Summer Learn to Skate Camp for kids ages 6-14, and Figure Skating Academy Level for ages 8-16.

A lunch program and extended care are available. Public sessions are half-price while students are enrolled in Learn to Skate & Learn to Play Classes. 399-3223. For dates and prices, go to jaxiceandsportsplex.com FREE FAMILY CONCERTS The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival offers free family-friendly concerts, including the McDuffie Center Showcase, featuring Mercer University students studying at the McDuffie Center for Strings, held at 11 a.m. on May 21 at the Historic Nassau County Courthouse, 416 Centre St., Fernandina Beach. Additional concert info available at aicmf.com DOKTOR KABOOM! The mad scientist Doktor Kaboom combines interactive theater with science in this kid-geared show at 1:30 p.m. on April 30 at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $16. 632-3373.

THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE Theatreworks presents this kid-geared adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic fantasy at 10 a.m. and noon on May 2 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. 353-3500, 355-2787.

BILINGUAL THEATER Clube do Livro presents a bilingual (Portuguese and English) production of Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar (A Lagarta Comilona)” at 1 p.m. on April 30 at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 630-2665.

FLETCHER HIGH ALL-CLASS REUNION May 14, Jax Beach STEVE HARVEY & KIRK FRANKLIN May 21, Veterans Memorial Arena NEVER QUIT 5K & BEACH FEST May 21, Jax Beach BILL MAHER May 27, The Florida Theatre BUDDY VALASTRO “THE CAKE BOSS” June 5, T-U Center FOLIO WEEKLY’S BEER FEST June 24, Morocco Shrine Auditorium

NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS BIRDING & PHOTOFEST The ninth annual Florida Birding & PhotoFest is held along the Northeast coast April 27-May 1. Workshops, exhibits and tours are featured. The event is headquartered at Whitney Lab’s Center for Marine Studies, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine. (800) 418-7529.

FloridasBirdingAndPhotoFest.com JAX SHARKS VS ORLANDO PREDATORS The other local football team — with only one loss at press time — takes on the Orlando squad at 8 p.m. on April 30 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., downtown. Tickets range from $10-$128. 621-0700. jaxsharks.com SHANNON MILLER WOMEN’S 5K RUN/WALK The Shannon Miller women’s 5K run/walk starts at 8 a.m. and the children’s 1-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m. on April 30 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. shannonmillerfoundation.com ULTIMATE FIGHTER 129 This event is screened at 8 p.m. on April 30 at Latitude 30’s Sports Theater, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. There is no cover charge. 365-5555.

JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Suns — 2010 Southern League Champs — continue a homestand against the Tennessee Smokies at 7:05 p.m. on April 26 and at 1:05 p.m. on April 27 at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. General admission is $12.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com TALBOT ISLANDS CRITTERS A ranger discusses common species that inhabit the natural communities of Northeast Florida’s undeveloped barrier islands 2 p.m. on April 30 at Pavilion 1 at Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville. No reservations are needed and the program is free with regular park admission. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org/littletalbotisland BEACH CLEAN-UP To get the beach ready for sea turtle season, GTM Research Reserve holds a beach clean-up as part of St. Johns County “Turtle Town” clean-up event from 8-11 a.m. on April 30 at the reserve’s three beach locations.

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

BUSINESS

CONFERENCE & EXPO University of North Florida’s

Division of Continuing Education presents the 26th annual Administrative Professionals Conference & Expo from 8:30 a.m. (8 a.m. registration) to 4:30 p.m. on April 27 at the University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville.

Registration is $219. 620-4200. ce.unf.edu AIFBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The AIFBY Chamber’s 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.

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB Chris Draughon, Edward Jones Investments, is the featured speaker at noon on April 27 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. 396-5559. annie.sbmc@yahoo.com

CLASSES & GROUPS

THE LEARNING COMMUNITY Shrimp appetizer class is held at 6 p.m. on April 29 at 626 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach.

Shrimp and Seafood Delights class is held at 3 p.m. on April 30, followed by Scrumptious Shrimp class at 6 p.m.

430-0120. tlcnf.com HUMANE SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS The St. Augustine Humane Society recruits and trains volunteers 17 or older for a variety of services including spay shuttle operations, fundraising and building renovations. The necessary forms are found at stauguhumane.org. 827-8817.

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. 264-5443.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem?

Maybe they can help. 358-6262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna. org, firstcoastna.org NAR-A-NON This group meets at 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.

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 To list an event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to events@ folioweekly.com or click the link in our Happenings section at folioweekly.com.

COMEDY

ANDY PITZ The Comedy Zone features All Stars on April 26.

Andy Pitz appears at 8 p.m. on April 27, 28 and 29 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on April 30 at 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets are $6-$12. 292-4242.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Ron Feingold and Jeff Zenisek appear on April 29 and 30 at the Comedy Club, 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $12. 461-8843.

MYKE HERLIHY Herlihy and Kevin White appear at 7:45 p.m. on April 28 and 29 and at 6:45 p.m. on April 30 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Tickets are $10 and $13. 365-5555.

UPCOMING

SHREK May 10, T-U Center

Mariposa Country: The 10th annual Butterfly Festival is held on April 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville. A live butterfly exhibit, arts and crafts, and live entertainment are featured. The butterfly release is at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5; $3 for children 2-17; younger than 2 are admitted free. 724-4646.

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THE BEECH STREET GRILL Fine dining is offered in a casual atmosphere. The menu includes fresh local seafood, steaks ___ Sales Rep with dl a variety of ethnic influences. and pasta dishes created 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 RitzCarlton, 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. Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site.

CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5 S. Second St., 261-9400. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO Elegant island atmosphere. NY strip steak with sauces, Maine crab cakes, seafood fricassee and roast chicken penne pasta. BW. CM. D, nightly. 14 S. Second St. 321-2558. $$$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys, salads and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood (Fernandina shrimp every Thur.); nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ 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

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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. $$ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR This new restaurant features a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$ 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. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Halfportions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ 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,

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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-andoperated New York-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brickoven-baked pizza, and traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs.

Dine-in or delivered. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ BOWL OF PHO F This restaurant offers traditional Vietnamese noodle soup and authentic favorites like spring rolls, shrimp wraps and egg rolls. Big portions and a laid-back 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 deep-dish 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. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2010. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Subs are made-toorder fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ ATOMIC FLYING FISH SEAFOOD TACO GRILL Beach-casual with Cali-style fish, steak, blackened gator tacos and sides. L & D, daily. 309 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 372-0882. $$ 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 and fried or blackened shrimp, fish, conch fritters, deviled crabs. TO. L & D, daily. 1289 Penman Road. 247-2828. $ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets and Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s Bongiorno family imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheese-steak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers and dogs. BW, CM. L & D, daily.

2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-3278. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach.

270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ 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

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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. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB Four Culhane sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, featuring Guy Fieri’s (“Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives”) fave items — Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ 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. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 Third St. S. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Western-style seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ 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. $$ 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. $$

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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-tothe-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 tapas-style 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. $ 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. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F See Riverside. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 1915 East West Pkwy., 541-0009. $ HONEY B’S CAFE Breakfast includes omelets, pancakes, French toast. Lunch offers entrée salads, quiches and build-your-own burgers. Peanut butter pie is a customer favorite. Tea parties are held every Sat. B & L, daily. 3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 8. 264-7325. $$ 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, familyowned 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. $

Aron’s Pizza serves both New York-style thin crust and Sicilian thick crust pizzas, as well as pasta dishes, salads, and even tiramisu, on Park Avenue in Orange Park.

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 family-ownedand-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. $

MANDARIN

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 Yorkstyle pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones.

BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd. 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd. 880-0020. $ CASA MARIA F 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 eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sports-themed family restaurant has served wings, ribs, entrees, sandwiches.

FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine and stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ 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. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F This family-owned-andoperated restaurant offers gourmet pizzas, veal, chicken and mussels, shrimp and grouper dishes and (of course) pastas: spaghetti, fettucine, lasagna, ziti, calzones, linguini, tortolini and ravioli, all made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. Daily specials. CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella.

Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd.

264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Traditional Thai cuisine made with fresh

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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. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks feature Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 2807766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers his eclectic cuisine featuring local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ 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. $$ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips — plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily. CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ 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, nonsmoking. 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. $$

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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. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, two-story house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ 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. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach. 461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials.

Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-3424. $ THE 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,

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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-the-oven 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 everchanging menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE The recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ 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 NAME: Edward Joseph Preble RESTAURANT: Picante Grill Rotisserie Bar 464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee BIRTHPLACE: Toquepala, Perú YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 1 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than my own): Sushi Siam, Key Biscayne FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Nuvo Andino FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Aji panca and rocoto IDEAL MEAL: Three courses: Soup, parihuela Peruana; seafood, very spicy cebiche mixto; and meat, piqueo criollo (seco, aji de gallina with white rice and fried plantains) WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Liver MOST MEMORABLE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE: Meet and eating at Chez Wong’s in Lima, Perú.

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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 racing-themed 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. 998-8806. $$

SAN JOSE

ATHENS CAFÉ F Serving authentic Greek cuisine: lamb, seafood, veal and pasta dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7. 733-1199. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Burgers, sandwiches, nachos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The Southern Blues kitchen serves pulled pork, brisket and North Carolinastyle barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

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, Mediterraneaninspired fare, award-winning wines, wood-fired pizzas, housemade 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. 398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ 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 wood-fired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd. 398-3005. $$$

SOUTHSIDE

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., 7330844. 11380 Beach Blvd., 564-9977. elpotrorestaurant.com $ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd.

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. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ 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. $$

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

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. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F Located in the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main, Uptown serves fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

Cock of the (Perp) Walk

A tank and several armored vehicles with dozens of SWAT officers and a bomb robot rolled into a usually quiet Phoenix neighborhood on March 21, startling residents.

Knocking down a wall, deputies raided Jesus Llovera’s home. He was “suspected” of running a cockfighting business, and, indeed, 115 chickens were found inside, but Llovera was alone and unarmed, and his only previous connection to cockfights was a misdemeanor conviction in 2010 for attending one. “We’re going to err on the side of caution,” said Sgt. Jesse Spurgin. Adding to neighbors’ amazement was the almost-fanciful sight — riding in the tank — of actor Steven Seagal, who had brought his “Lawman” reality TV show to Phoenix.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit

Product Giveaways: New sign-ups for higherend Dish satellite TV systems at Radio Shack in Hamilton, Mont., also receive free Hi-Point .380 pistols or 20-gauge shotguns (after passing a background check, paid for by the store).

The owner said his business has tripled since introducing the premium in October.

Bobblehead dolls may be popular baseball giveaways, but as part of the local “Green Sports Alliance” demonstrating concern for the environment, the Seattle Mariners announced in March that for several games this season, fans get free bags of compost (made from food and other items discarded at Mariners games).

A Chinese Capitalist’s Learning Curve: In the early hours of the destruction at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant in March, rumors abounded that millions of people may need iodine products to fight off radiation.

Restaurateur Guo in Wuhan, China, seeing the price of iodized table salt rise dramatically, cleverly cornered a market with 4 1/2 tons of it, trucked to his home, where it filled half the rooms. According to a March 25 China Daily report, the price has returned to pre-Fukushima levels, much less than what Guo paid, and he can neither return the salt (lacking documentation) nor sell nor transport it (lacking the proper licenses).

Weird Science

From a March Discovery.com report: “40 million years ago, a female mite met an attractive partner, grabbed him with her clingy rear end and began to mate — just before a blob of tree resin fell on the couple, preserving the moment for eternity.”

The resin-encrusted mites were discovered recently by researchers from the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology (who noted that, in those days, the female dominated mating, but that evolution reversed that role).

The Guinness Book of World Records noted Supatra Sasuphan, 11, of Bangkok, as the world’s hairiest girl for her wolf-like facial hair as one of only 50 people in history to be recorded with hypertrichosis. Though she has of course been teased and taunted at school, she told a reporter in February the Guinness Book recognition has actually increased her popularity at Ratchabophit school.

According to a team of University of Montreal psychologists, a 23-year-old man, “Mathieu,” is the first documented case of a person wholly unable to feel a musical beat or move in time with it. They report for an upcoming journal article that Mathieu sings in tune but merely flails his body, bouncing up and

down much more randomly than do those who are just poor dancers.

Scientists Just Wanna Have Fun: A team of whimsical researchers at Japan’s University of Osaka Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences has produced a strain of mice prone to “miscopying” DNA — making them susceptible to developing sometimesunexpected mutations, such as their recently born mouse that tweets like a bird. Lead researcher Arikuni Uchimura told London’s Daily Mail he’d expected to produce, instead, a mouse with an odd shape, but the “singing mouse” emerged. Earlier, the team produced a mouse with dachshund-like short limbs.

Leading Economic Indicators

People With Too Much Money: During New York City’s February Fashion Week, “fanny packs” made a comeback (though certainly not with that name), according to a Wall Street Journal report, ranging from a $325 Diane von Furstenberg to an Hermes “Kelly Bandeau” model, expected to sell for $4,675.

An unidentified “coal baron” in northern China purchased an 11-month-old, 180-pound red Tibetan mastiff recently from a breeder in Qingdao for about $1.52 million. “The price is justified,” said breeder Lu Liang. “We spent a lot of money raising this dog, and we have the salaries of plenty of staff to pay.”

What Federal Cutbacks? In March, DailyCaller.com, combing federal government job announcements, found more than 1,000 in Washington, D.C., including a Facebook manager for the Interior Department ($115,000 annually), a student internship at the Housing Finance Agency ($48,000) (the same salary offered by the Pentagon for mailroom clerks), and equal-opportunity employment program managers for the Peace Corps ($155,000) and the Transportation Department (almost $180,000).

Smooth Reactions

A suspicious wife (who lives apart from her husband because of work requirements) flew to the couple’s principal home in Wilmette, Ill., on March 4 and, finding her husband’s new girlfriend’s clothes hanging in their closet, scissored out the crotch area of all the pants, doing about $2,000 in damage, and leaving the remnants in the driveway before returning to her East Coast home. According to police, neither the husband nor the girlfriend chose to file complaints, and the case is closed.

Least Competent Criminals

Clever, But Didn’t Think It All the Way Through: Daryl Davis, 30, was arrested in Springfield, Pa., in March, charged with stealing a pickup truck from a dealer’s lot. Police say Davis carefully forged an owner’s credential for the truck at another dealership and got a “duplicate” key to drive the truck off the second dealer’s lot. But when he made the bogus credential, he used his own name and photo and was easily caught.

LaShay Simmons, 22, was charged in March in Houston with theft of about 250 Sprint phones by (according to police) ordering 10-20 phones at a time using legitimate businesses’ names, then calling Sprint later to change the delivery location. However, she always made the callbacks using her own easily traceable Sprint phone.

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And judging by the Tweets of attendees, the temps inside the Morocco Shrine Auditorium offered a fair approximation of the season!

But there’s nothing like a little tropical ambiance to make a margarita even more appealing, and the hundreds who hit the third annual event took full advantage. Dozens of flavors, from watermelon, strawberry and blueberry to the good ol’ fashioned frozen variety were blended, while local restaurants served up the best in Mexican cuisine. DJ E.L. kept things moving, spinning tunes that sparked more than one impromptu conga line, and The Casbah offered tokes off complimentary hookahs. After the festival came to a close, the fun moved to

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FreeWill Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19): To convey my vision of how best to proceed in the coming week, I’ll offer the following metaphorical scenario: Imagine that you are not a professional chef, but you do have a modicum of cooking skills. Your task is to create a hearty, tasty soup from scratch without the benefit of a recipe. You will need a variety of ingredients, but on the other hand you don’t want to just throw in a welter of mismatched ingredients without regard for how they will all work together. To some degree you will have to use a trial-and-error approach, sampling the concoction as it brews. You will also want to keep an open mind about the possibility of adding new ingredients in the latter stages of the process. One more thing: The final product must not just appeal to you. You should keep in mind what others would like, too.

wild places will be at a peak, as will your courage for exotic adventures. I suggest that between now and May 21, consider carrying out three fantasies that have been marinating in your imagination for many moons.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Many artists want “to aim for the biggest, most obvious target, and hit it smack in the bull’s eye,” says Brian Eno, a Taurus genius renowned for his innovative music. He prefers another approach.

He’d rather “shoot his arrow” wherever his creative spirit feels called to shoot it, then paint the target around the spot where it lands. That’s why his compositions don’t resemble anyone else’s or fit into any traditional genre — it’s Brian Eno-like music. Can I talk you into trying a similar strategy in the weeks and months ahead? I’d love for you to make a niche for yourself tailored to your specific talents and needs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the weeks ahead, I’d love to see you get excited about many different people, places, animals and experiences. I hope you’ll shower them with your smartest, most interesting blessings. Can you handle that big an outpouring of well-crafted passion? Are you up for the possibility that you may blow your cover, lose your dignity and show how much you care? Yes, you’re ready to go further than ever in plumbing the depths of your adoration for the privilege of being alive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When World War I ended in 1918, the victorious nations demanded crushing financial reparations from the loser, Germany. took 92 years, but © It2011 the remaining $94 million of the debt was finally paid last October. I hope this story serves as an inspiration to you.

If entities as notoriously inflexible as governments can resolve their moldering karma, so can you. In the next few weeks, I’d love to see you finally clean up any messes left over from old personal conflicts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s time for the Big Squeeze.

All the contradictions in your life are coming up for review.

You’ll be asked to deal more forthrightly with enigmas you’ve been avoiding, and you’ll be invited to try, try again to unravel riddles you’ve been unable to solve. Does that sound a bit daunting? It could be, but the result should be evocative, highly educational and maybe even exhilarating.

The scintillating play of opposites may caress you with such intensity, you’ll experience what we could call a metaphysical orgasm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Here’s poet James Schuyler: “It’s time again. Tear up the violets and plant something more difficult to grow.” That’s almost the right advice for you these days. Don’t actually rip out the violets to make room for the harder-to-grow blooms. Is it possible to find a new planting area to allow you to keep what you already have in the original planting area? One way or another, you should give yourself a challenging new assignment.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): I know how secretive you can be because I’m one of your tribe. Sometimes the secrecy is a bit neurotic, but more often it serves the purpose of sheltering your vulnerable areas. I’m aware of how important it is for you to be self-protective. No one’s better than you at guarding your goodies, ensuring your safety and taking care of your well-being. I’d never shame you for expressing these talents and I’d never ask you to downplay them. Having said that, though, I want to be sure that in the weeks ahead, they don’t interfere with you getting the blessings you deserve. Allow yourself to be loved to the hilt. You simply must let people in far enough so they can do so.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): With a fortune of $27 billion, business tycoon Larry Ellison is the sixth richest person in the world. His monumental sense of self-importance is legendary. One of his colleagues says, “The difference between God and Larry is that God does not believe he is Larry.” Ellison seems to be what astrologers call an unevolved Leo — an immature soul whose ego is a greedy, monstrous thing. Evolved Leos, on the other hand, are very different. Are you one? If so, you do a lot of hard work on your ego. You make sure that, in addition to it being strong, it’s beautiful and elegant. It’s not just forceful; it’s warm and generous. It gets things done, but in ways that bless those in contact with it. For evolved Leos, it’s Celebrate Your Ego Week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Seventy-five percent of all adults confess they’d like to have sex in the woods at least once in their lives, and yet only 16 percent say they’ve actually had that thrill. If you’re one of the 59 percent who’d like to but haven’t, the weeks ahead are an excellent time to make it happen. Your capacity for pleasure in 44 | FOLIO WEEKLY | APRIL 26-MAY 2, 2011

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Dear Dr. Brezsny: For five years, my wife and I have been married but still have made no children. We have consulted uncountable physicians with no satisfying result. Please predict a happy outcome for our troubles. When will the stars align with her womb and my manhood? She: born Dec. 31, 1983 in Chakdaha, India. Me: born Jan. 7, 1984 in Mathabhanga, India. — Desperate for Babies.”

Dear Desperate: I’m happy to say you’re in a highly fertile period. It’s already going strong, and will culminate between May 16-23. Jump on this sexy opportunity. You couldn’t ask for a better time to germinate, burgeon and multiply.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Welcome home, beautiful!” I hope you hear those words or at least experience those feelings soon. In my astrological opinion, you need to intensify your sense of belonging to a special place or community. Grow deeper roots, build a stronger foundation or surround yourself with more nurturing — or all of the above. As you bask and thrive in your enhanced support system, you deserve to feel better appreciated for the wonderful qualities you’re working so hard to develop.

Ask and you shall receive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Whatever you’ve been trying to say, it’s time to say it stronger and clearer. You can no longer afford to hope people will read your mind or guess what you mean. Your communications must be impeccable and irresistible. A similar principle holds true for connections and alliances you’ve been working to ripen. It’s time to raise your intensity level, to do everything you can to activate their full potentials. You’d be crazy to tolerate shaky commitments, either from yourself or others.

Be sharp, focused and unswerving — keen, candid and to the point.

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A brief history of Jacksonville’s pension crisis, and suggestions for reform am a retired attorney, and first started working on private-sector pension matters 30 years ago. I have researched Jacksonville’s three public employee pension plans, and am dismayed about the mistakes and fiscal irresponsibility that have occurred. Jacksonville is now in the midst of a pension crisis. For example, the city’s public employee pension plans have unfunded liabilities (deficits) totaling about $1.7 billion — $2,000 per resident. And in fiscal 2012, more than $140 million will be paid into these plans (more than $150 per resident annually — more than a tripling of costs in about 6 years). About 90 percent of this payment will come from taxes, with the rest paid via JEA bills. Today, public pension costs represent about 14 percent of Jacksonville’s General Fund budget.

How did things get so bad? There are many reasons, which boil down to the usual suspects — politics, greed and mediocre investment results. Let’s dig deeper.

We’ll start in 1935. The Social Security Act of 1935 (SSA), which has been amended many times, permitted state and local governments to not pay Social Security (FICA) taxes, and to not have their employees pay FICA taxes or be covered

by Social Security. However, many state and local governments then instituted defined benefit pension plans, i.e., traditional pension plans, for employees. My understanding is that Jacksonville first adopted such a plan in 1937. Jacksonville thus opted out of Social Security and instead provided pension benefits for public employees.

A defined benefit pension plan (DBP) provides benefits that are normally payable under this type of formula: Multiply years of credited employment times a stated percentage times final average salary. For long-service employees, DBP plans provide retirement benefits that replace percentages of salary. In Jacksonville, the maximum salary replacement for public employees is 80 percent, and many public employees retiring in their early to mid-50s get this 80 percent. Some Jacksonville employees (police, fire and corrections) can — and do — retire in their 40s at 60 percent or greater salary-replacement levels. Plus, Jacksonville’s retired employees receive “costof-living” adjustments (COLAs) — 3 percent annual increases, regardless of inflation.

And so, in broad brush, this is what Jacksonville’s more than 8,000 public employees get in lieu of Social Security. I will now briefly explain how they greatly benefited because Jacksonville long ago opted out of Social Security.

Persons receiving Social Security benefits — mostly private-sector employees — usually get only two types of retirement benefits: Social Security and defined contribution plan benefits. Private-sector employers seldom offer DBPs these days (costs are excessive and highly variable). Nor are they required to offer defined contribution plans. But if employers offer those plans, they contribute set percentages of pay (or sometimes nothing) for the employees’ benefit.

Plus, employees may contribute portions of their pay. Those contributions are invested. Employer contributions are set; ultimate benefits are not.

The most common type of defined contribution

plan is the 401(k).

The highest-paid private-sector worker who retires in 2011 at 66 receives about $28,000 annually in Social Security benefits. Most workers get less; the average annual Social Security retirement benefit in 2011 is about $14,000. Workers cannot receive Social Security retirement benefits before age 62, and benefits are reduced if one retires before normal (full) retirement at ages 65 to 67. (Disability benefits are the exception.)

Employers get cost stability via Social Security. It has, for many years, cost employers 6.2 percent of payroll, up to a ceiling called the employee wage base — currently $106,800 annual salary. Now contrast Social Security with Jacksonville’s public employee pension situation.

Thousands of city public employees have retired, and will retire, with pensions that far exceed $28,000 per year. Most of them retire before age 62. One recently retired city official (former General Counsel Richard Mullaney) retired at age 55 with an annual pension of $152,737.32.

This was not reduced for early retirement.

Almost 1,000 retired city employees (many of them policemen) receive pensions exceeding $50,000 annually. Most Jacksonville public employees retired before age 62; most policemen and firemen retired before age 50.

In short, Jacksonville’s public employees get much greater retirement benefits, for far longer periods, than private-sector employees get.

Because of both factors, Jacksonville’s public employees get up to 10 times more from city pension plans than they would have gotten via Social Security, if the city had not opted out.

And yet, on average, city employees do not contribute more for these significantly better benefits. This mismatch is unsustainable, as the deficits, zooming costs and other data show.

So how badly has Jacksonville been harmed because of its decision to opt out of Social Security and sponsor public employee pensions?

Oddly enough, before 2000, sometimes Jacksonville saved money (versus what it would have spent in FICA taxes). There were two main reasons for this. First, the 1980s and 1990s were abnormally good decades for investors — and pension funds. Second, one aspect of (and problem with) DBPs is that their costs tend to be backloaded. However, both reasons no longer apply: Investment returns are now mediocre, and the city’s DBPs are older. Result: The city contributes almost 50 percent of police and fire payroll to the Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Fund (PFPF), its most troubled DBP. The city will contribute about 35 percent of payroll respecting corrections officers’ pensions, and about 17 percent of payroll respecting other public employees’ pensions. If only Jacksonville had utilized Social Security — 6.2 percent of payroll is a lot less … about $100 million less annually.

Who lost? Obviously, taxpayers. Who won? Public employees. Who won the most?

Policemen and firemen. Over the years, Florida police and fire unions used their clout to obtain state legislation concerning separate police and fire pension DBPs. This legislation basically ensured that unions would control

police and fire DBPs. It also provided for minimum DBP benefits, and will have to be repealed or substantially modified to restore local governments to fiscal health.

Jacksonville’s police and fire DBP, the PFPF, has been frequently “improved” at taxpayers’ expense. Here is a summary of some important changes: • Under Mayor Ed Austin, Ordinances 91-1017605 and 93-229-329 established or affirmed the use of two-year final average pay (FAP) for the PFPF, and a 2.8 percent per year crediting formula for the first 20 years of employment (now 3.0 percent). They allowed retirement at 80 percent salary replacement, at 32 years’ worth of service (now down to 30), regardless of age.

Also, the city committed to COLAs for retirees.

• Ordinance 93-1983 approved COLAs in 1996. Then, the COLA was the lower of either 3 percent or inflation, and began five years after retirement. (Now it’s 3 percent regardless of whether there is any inflation, and there is no five-year wait.) Plus, before the COLAs began, certain monthly supplements were implemented.

Mayor John Delaney signed this on April 1, 1996.

• Ordinance 97-1103, signed by Mayor Delaney in August 1998, implemented a Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), with a guaranteed 8.4 percent return — two irresponsible decisions. First, a DROP is inherently unwise. Such a program allows employees to receive salary and pension

language, to contend that PFPF benefits cannot be reduced before 2030.

2. PFPF members’ contribution requirements declined from 8 to 7 percent of pay. And the crediting formula was increased from 2.8 percent to 3 percent for the first 20 years of employees’ service, with 2 percent for the next 10 years — an overall cap of 80 percent. This encouraged employees to retire in their 40s, with pensions at 60 percent salary replacement or higher. Many employees later could and did retire in their early or mid-40s, with lifetime annual pensions of $40,000 or more. Plus, the 3 percent COLA was made immediate — no more five-year wait.

3. Also, the process was strange. The city and PFPF collectively bargained, yet the PFPF lacked the legal right to do so. The PFPF always was a pension fund, and a city agency — not a labor union. The city bargained with a city agency. Odd! According to the 2000 actuarial valuation concerning these changes, this ordinance boosted the unfunded PFPF liability by $21 million. This extra cost was concealed by “assuming” that the PFPF’s assets would earn higher returns, by increasing the discount rate, by amortizing (spreading) the cost of existing liabilities over longer periods and by making several other changes in assumptions.

In other words, Mayor Delaney, his staff and the City Council gave a huge gift to policemen

Who lost? Obviously, taxpayers. Who won? Public employees. Who won the most? Policemen and firemen. simultaneously, except that the pension payment remains within the PFPF, earning 8.4 percent. The result: When the employee actually retires, he or she usually gets a sizable six-figure lump sum, plus a sizable pension.

Second, guaranteeing participants 8.4 percent was irresponsible. No mechanism was provided for two easily foreseeable events — that interest rates and PFPF investment returns would decline. (In my years of experience with corporate DBPs, a dying breed, I never heard of any that had a DROP feature.)

• Ordinance 2000-1164 represents the biggest pension mistake in recent city history. The ordinance was introduced on Nov. 14, 2000, and includes a restated agreement between the city and the PFPF. At the time of introduction, the ordinance’s fiscal impact was “undetermined,” according to the legislative summary. Not true (see below). Delaney signed the ordinance on Feb. 22, 2001. That ordinance has several irresponsible features: 1. It entails the adoption of a 30-year agreement between the city and the PFPF board of trustees. Yet the city’s Office of General Counsel admitted to me more than a year ago that the city believed the 30-year term was unenforceable (illegal). The idea that attorneys approved a contract they believed to have unlawful terms is disturbing. The PFPF has used this lengthy term, and some mutual cooperation

and firemen, while disguising the cost.

So what can be done? Jacksonville residents must support serious pension reform, or be prepared to suffer many more tax increases.

Tinkering won’t suffice. I recommend treating new public employees on par with private-sector employees — they should get Social Security and defined contribution plan benefits only.

As for existing employees, they should keep what they’ve accrued to date, but should only participate in Social Security and a defined contribution plan regarding future service.

Many changes will be required, at the state and local level, and it will require great effort and determination. But the savings to taxpayers could exceed $60 million per year, even after reflecting the costs of the new defined contribution plan and transition costs.

Serious pension reform is possible. Private enterprises have implemented similar changes over the last few decades. My recommended changes would cause about 8,000 public employees to complain, but would benefit about another 860,000 people. If public employees don’t like the new arrangements, they are welcome to find other jobs. If they do, they will be hard-pressed to replace the excessive pension benefits they now enjoy.

Curtis Lee

Lee is a retired attorney and a director of Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County.

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