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26 MAIL Reader invokes the holy power of Our Lord Jesus Christ, then prescribes prison rape for a Folio Weekly staffer. p. 4 EDITOR’S NOTE p. 6 NEWS Clay County’s “Footloose” ordinance takes (very specific) aim at three Wells Road nightclubs. p. 7 BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS MC Hammer offers an endorsement in a Jax City Council race. Plus Ripley’s rolls out the night train — OK, trolley — for adults only. p. 8 COVER STORY Northeast Florida artist Nicklos turns BBQ blues into sweet artistic soul. p. 14 EYE Pictures from Jacksonville’s Historic Preservation Awards, and the Katie Ride for Life. p. 19 & 38 OUR PICKS Reasons to leave the house this week. p. 21

34 MUSIC Former Coltrane sideman McCoy Tyner brings his legendary piano chops to the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Plus Kentucky indie rockers Cage the Elephant march to their own funky beat. p. 26 ARTS TV icon Barry Williams brings “Brady Bunch” appeal to the Alhambra. Plus B-movie legend Fred “The Hammer” Williamson celebrates all things lowbrow. p. 34 NEWS OF THE WEIRD Porn-viewing man explodes in flames. Seriously. p. 45 BACKPAGE Duval County School Board makes a tough choice, but the right one. p. 50 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 11 SPORTSTALK p. 12 HAPPENINGS p. 37 DINING p. 39 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 46 I SAW U p. 47 CLASSIFIEDS p. 48

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Unholy Mess

This is in response to AG Gancarski’s stupid column about Janoris Jenkins (Sportstalk, May 3). First and foremost, let’s get the facts straight. In NO WAY can anyone compare a dope-smoking sports prima donna to our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus was not “brought down” a few days before Easter, as Easter wasn’t Easter until after Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again. Secondly, Jesus was not “brought down” by Pontius Pilate’s goon squad but by the Jews themselves and Pilate only let them have what they wanted for he had no crime against Him. Your mocking of the resurrection of Christ is only giving testament to your ignorance of the Christian faith in general and, in my opinion, blasphemy!

Now onto the prima donna Janoris Jenkins. This idiot had a second chance after already being caught smoking dope once. He put his scholarship and potentially

Janoris Jenkins screwed himself. Now he can go back to wherever he came from and profess his innocence to the other dope-smokers while getting high. professional career on the line for a few tokes of the weed and got caught again. Apparently he didn’t want the free ride through one of the finest universities in the South, maybe the nation. I guess his priorities were confused by his tormented upbringing as most of the defense lawyers try to use now in an attempt to justify the actions of their clients. Let’s get down to it, Janoris Jenkins screwed himself with no help from anybody. He, and only he, is responsible for ruining his future. Now he can go back to wherever he came from and profess his innocence to the other dopesmokers while getting high.

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are no people of color of any sort walking through the doors of Folio Weekly unless you count the beach tan that several of the employees/reporters may have. You need to actually check the balance of races working in the prison system, let it be local, state, federal or private. Better yet, try a stay at one of these facilities and then report on the big BUBBA who knocks your front teeth out so that they can’t do much when you have to perform sexual acts on him. Then report on that!

All in all, you are totally ignorant and illinformed and need to get out and check ALL the facts before embarrassing yourself like this in Folio Weekly.

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I have to tell you, I look forward to Tuesdays when Folio Weekly hits the newsstands in front of my office. It means I will have a break at some point during the day filled with insightful commentary and often controversial, non-mainstream stories written by intelligent individuals … mostly.

The one exception is the weekly column “I Love Television.” In my opinion, this column brings down the quality of your publication.

It appears Mr. Humphrey cannot write an article without using the words “crap” and “goddamn.” His writings tend to be laced with juvenile toilet humor and poorly hidden sexual overtones.

Another issue I have with this column is his subject matter. Mr. Humphrey uses his supposed column about television to say whatever is on his mind. This usually means he will be discussing his childish attitudes toward women, relationships or degrading one social group or another.

The quality of Folio Weekly would benefit from finding a qualified writer to cover television.

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Private Practice

David Taylor, the conservative candidate for the At-Large City Council seat (News, April 26) inadvertently revealed something that has been obvious to educators for a long time: The ever-more-extremist Republican Party has as its goal the decimation and destruction of public education.

In a recent “First Coast Connect” appearance, Taylor talked about his “vision” for public education: Eliminate it in favor of privatization. He argued that public and private schools should compete — with property tax refunds (i.e., vouchers) going to parents wishing to send their students to private schools. He even stated that the dissolution of the public school system “wouldn’t be that bad a thing.”

Ironically, his “vision” represents a staggering blindness: Absent in the platform he has adopted is any understanding of the complexities of educating a diverse range of students, the costs of doing so (he suggested that a $1,500 property tax refund would provide parents with the means to send their children to private schools), or the daily realities of our less economically fortunate neighbors.

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What is most problematic, however, is that Mr. Taylor’s extreme views on public education represent the greater conservative agenda. Mr. Taylor simply outed the loosely veiled strategy of today’s right: Attack and destroy public schools — via constant assessments that handcuff public school teachers and leave them little room for actual teaching and by linking students’ test scores to teacher “performance” and to school funding — to open up new markets for private school markets (leaving poor children to fend for themselves in the rubble).

Our schools and the dedicated public servants who have devoted their lives to the difficult responsibility of educating tomorrow’s leaders are in the proverbial crosshairs of the Republican Party. Voters beware!

John Wesley White, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Education, UNF Co-Director, Education Policy Forum

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In response to dear Ms. Dotti [Cahill], who thinks I am totally confused when I state the Republican Party is the party of special interests (Mail, April 12): Go to Google or Forbes magazine where the super rich are listed — 85 percent are Republicans. Not only is the Republican Party the party of the rich, it is also the party of social reactionaries

Not all Republicans are moronic racist reactionaries, but rest assured, all moronic racist reactionaries are Republicans. that has opposed every social program for the people. It voted against establishing the FDIC, which protects your life savings, Social Security, the GI Bill of Rights, Medicare and every other beneficial program for the vast majority of us citizens.

The Republican Party is only interested in the privileged few and the support of the military industrial complex, expansion of the American empire, and cutting or even eliminating taxes for the super rich.

Republicans get elected by catering to the ignorant base emotions of people. Not all Republicans are moronic racist reactionaries, but rest assured, all moronic racist reactionaries are Republicans.

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he band Dawes hails from Los Angeles, but the indie rockers love them some St. Augustine Beach. At last Thursday night’s show, the lead singer even called for a round of applause for the little club that could, Café Eleven, perched just a block from the ocean, as appealing a stop on the band’s 50-city, fourmonth tour as a bunch of twentysomething musicians could hope for.

Proximity to the beach is a surprise perk for a touring band, but it’s a nonnegotiable piece of any vacationer’s itinerary (as anyone who’s Pricelined their way to a “beach condo” has learned the hard way).

When tourists visit Las Vegas, they want showgirls and slot machines. When they visit Vail, they want 12 inches of fresh powder.

And when they visit Florida, they want sand between their toes.

Which is why the push to build a downtown convention center — oh, wait: another, newer convention center — seems such a perpetually misguided goal.

Jacksonville has many worthy attributes, including a gradually emerging downtown, but it is no destination city. Have any doubt?

Think back to the last time you hosted visitors

dairy cows. There’s no causal relationship.

Convention centers don’t make great downtowns any more than conventioneers make great travel companions.

It’s not impossible that Jacksonville — surgically enhanced with a new 500,000-square-foot convention center — would appear on some conventiondestination short lists. But the only way the city would succeed — and by succeed, we mean “generate enough money to pay off the (roughly) $400 million it would cost to build the center” — is for Jacksonville hoteliers to offer radically competitive prices. Not just cheaper than cities that already attract conventions — Las Vegas, D.C., San Diego, Orlando and Chicago — but cheaper than those second-tier cities that already have some skin in the convention game and are fighting to stay solvent (Virginia Beach, Newport, Pittsburgh, Topeka, Chattanooga, Shreveport). Anyone who thinks that Jacksonville’s elected officials are prepared to invest in that battle over the long term need only look at the leaky and forlorn Prime Osborn Convention Center, which city leaders once promised would “revitalize”

Convention center boosters willfully ignore this fact, preferring to believe that foodservice on an industrial © 2011 FolioWeekly scale and the ability to accommodate large PowerPoint presentations is the necessary “spark” to kindle our urban renaissance. from another part of the country, and recall where you sent them. If you’re like most people (including everyone I’ve asked for similar advice), the list included the zoo, the beach and St. Augustine — none of which are downtown. People go to the urban core for specific events, or a special dinner, but they rarely go to wander around or soak up the ambiance. And there’s no reason to believe that people from other cities are clamoring to, either.

Convention center boosters willfully ignore this fact, preferring to believe that foodservice on an industrial scale and the ability to accommodate large PowerPoint presentations is the necessary “spark” to kindle our urban renaissance. According to a report released earlier this year by the developer-dominated Jacksonville Civic Council, a convention center is “essential to creating a vibrant downtown that would attract more residents and tourists,” and would “establish Jacksonville as a destination with strong appeal for future convention business.”

Which, when you parse it, says nothing.

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the LaVilla neighborhood. Last time we checked, that experiment wasn’t working out too well.

Of course, promises that financial windfalls will follow prestige investments favored by the city’s power brokers have a long history of falling flat. Recall what the Super Bowl was going to do for Jacksonville’s “image” — and, before that, the arrival of an NFL team. City boosters swore football would instantly deliver us into the elite company of first-tier cities. Instead, the city has continued its gradual, sometimes plodding evolution, led not by team sports or TV beauty shots, but by the persistence and dedication of residents and small business owners, working to make this city a better place.

Depending on the outcome of the mayoral race, the push for a convention center will either get a shot in the arm or enter four years of dormancy. But the discussion won’t go away. And neither will certain realities.

As travel writer Lori Rackel noted in her Chicago Sun Times profile of Jacksonville last Thursday (bit.ly/ijGE2J), the city’s urban charms only go so far. “This is Florida,” she wrote. “When I come to the Sunshine State, I want a beach.”

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Chris White plans to sue the county for an ordinance that he says will put him out of business.

So You Think You Can Dance?

Apparently not. Clay County brings the hammer down on dance clubs of a certain size

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here’ll be no dancing,” Christopher White announced to patrons of his club last Tuesday night, “unless it’s dancing for the Lord!”

White, the owner of Club Christopher’s on Wells Road, made the comment just an hour after Clay County commissioners passed what some have dubbed “The Footloose Ordinance,” a reference to the 1984 Kevin Bacon film about a town that outlawed dancing.

The Clay County law effectively puts out of business the three largest dance clubs in the county, forbidding as it does the sale of alcohol after 11 p.m. at any club that’s larger than 4,750 square feet and located on Wells Road.

As it happens, the law affects only three establishments: Club Christopher’s, Club Chameleon Café and Crazy Horse Saloon. Those club’s owners have just 22 days to reinvent their clubs as early evening destinations (the law goes into effect June 1), and only five years before the county puts them out of business permanently.

“This is simply a draconian proposal to get rid of these businesses overnight,” says Jacksonville attorney Mike Yokan, who represents both Crazy Horse and Club Christopher’s. “They have a lot of money invested in them, and the majority of their income is generated between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.”

Chris White agrees. If he has to shut off alcohol sales by 11 p.m., which is just when the club gets hopping, he says he won’t earn enough money to pay either his mortgage or the salaries of 37 employees and 12 off-duty officers he employs to watch his parking lot.

White notes that he took out a $1.1 million Small Business Administration loan to buy his nightclub and invested about $900,000 of his own money. Now, facing 10 years of mortgage payments, White says the county has rendered his business defunct.

The ordinance specifically states that the reason for banning the large clubs is because “many of the patrons belong to organized gangs from outside the county.” But White believes the real issue is race and ethnicity — and he’s not the only one. Clay County is 84 percent white, according to the 2010 census, and while Crazy Horse has a mixed clientele

(most of the club is Country Western-themed, a portion is hip hop), Club Christopher’s is predominately African American, and Club Chameleon is largely Latino.

“This is a two-pronged approach to close down these large dance venues that cater to black and Hispanic clients,” Yokan told commissioners. “Let’s call it what it is because that’s what this is about.”

Yokan’s comments drew a furious response from Commission Chair Travis Cummings, however, who threatened to silence Yokan if he didn’t drop the race issues.

“Those accusations are unfounded,” Cummings scolded Yokan. “If there is much more of those, we are probably going to cease the public comment for you. There is no reason for you to mention that. There is no substance.”

Yokan later said he was shocked at Cummings’ reaction and that he believed the chair unfairly obstructed his First Amendment rights. According to Florida’s open meetings laws, county commissions can prohibit disruptive behavior at public meetings, require speakers to stay on topic and limit the time each speaker is given to address commissioners. But Yokan says censoring speech simply because commissioners disagree with what is being said isn’t acceptable.

“You might be able to remove me if I was causing a disruption,” says Yokan. “But that crossed the line, if you are just trying to prevent certain kinds of speech.”

Club supporters thought the meeting was rife with coded language about race from both commissioners and residents who spoke in favor of the ordinance. Commission Vice Chair Doug Conkey suggested that the lounges relocate to “urban areas,” and Commissioner Cummings said the gang problems described at the clubs reminded him of places in Jacksonville like Emerson Street and Philips Highway, and Arlington in general. Others complained about clients who “talked loudly” or “didn’t have respect for themselves or other people’s property.”

“All they didn’t bring to that meeting was a noose,” says White.

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— MC Hammer on Jax City Council candidate-slash-bigot Kimberly Daniels, in possibly the strangest endorsement of the May 17 election cycle.

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Brickbats to the St. Johns River Water Management District’s newest member, Jacksonville’s own shill-for-industry Lad Daniels, as well as the six other members who voted last week in favor of JEA’s new consumptive use permit. The vote awards the Jacksonville utility one of the largest permits in state history, despite its role in damaging nearby lakes. The permit requires JEA to address the disappearing lakes, but not for 10 years, and allows for a 29 percent jump in overall consumption.

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Bouquets to hair salon owner and stylist Brittany Molina of Brittany’s Spa Salon on Argyle Forest Boulevard for putting her skills to work to help the victims of the April tornadoes. Molina usually charges $70 a haircut, but on May 21, all of the stylists at her salon will offer haircuts for a flat $30 each, sending the money they earn that day to Red Cross tornado relief efforts.

Bouquets to Rima Dagher, owner of JR Grill & Mini Market on Philips Highway, for being at the forefront of a grassroots effort to educate the community about HIV/AIDS. Dagher is part of a pilot program conducted by the state Department of Health to place AIDS education materials where people can’t miss them. The South Metro diner, one of 53 participating businesses, has printed AIDS informational messages on cups, brochures and napkins.

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News (Continued from page 7) corridor, Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler provided statistics that showed that the majority of arrests in Beat One take place between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. But Sheriff ’s Office statistics also show that the most crime occurs not at clubs, but at the Orange Park Mall — which nobody is suggesting be shut down. From Jan. 1, 2007 to Dec. 31, 2010, the Sheriff ’s Office responded to 15,861 incidents, patrols and calls for service at Orange Park Mall, including gang activity, fights, drugs, an explosion and drunks. By contrast, the Sheriff ’s Office reported 1,685 incidents during that same period related to Club Christopher’s, 886 at Chameleon and 2,759 at Crazy Horse (at its previous location on Blanding Boulevard).

White, who insists that his club is safe and gang-free, points out that he employs 12 offduty officers on weekends to patrol the club’s parking lot, as well as security officers to pat down patrons for weapons. He compares the security at the club to what you’d find at an airport. But several commissioners turned his security measures against him, saying that if he needed that much security, it must be because of the kind of customers his club draws. “When you put a platoon of deputies outside of your club, it tells me you got a crime problem,” said Commissioner Conkey.

White, who first learned of the ordinance after a friend read about it in the local paper Clay Today, is nearly as upset with the process as the ordinance itself. He says no one from the county ever approached him to talk about concerns that neighbors or law enforcement had regarding his patrons, and the County Commission never sent him any notice saying that they were considering an ordinance that would affect operations at his club. County Attorney Mark Scruby says the county isn’t required to notify businesses of pending ordinances unless they deal with a land use or zoning change. But White says it’s just a matter of respect.

“They’re able to find me when it comes time to pay my $15,000 in property taxes,” he says.

“You’d think they’d have the courtesy to at least let me know they are considering an ordinance that will put me out of business.”

Ironically, after the “anti-gang” ordinance passed, a gang fight broke out at Mercury Moon Grille & Bar on C.R. 220. According to a Sheriff ’s Office report, three members of the Black Pistons Motorcycle Gang — all white and from Middleburg or Orange Park — beat up a man who’d been talking to the wife of one gang member. Officers arrested one man for battery and for carrying a concealed firearm and knife.

While the ordinance approved last week takes effect in June, a companion zoning change would outlaw altogether any club on Wells Road larger than 4,750 square feet. That measure (which would take effect in five years) is set for a public hearing on May 24.

White planned to sit down with Yokan late last week and discuss their next step. He expects the three clubs will jointly file a lawsuit and seek an injunction to serve alcohol until 2 a.m. until the matter is settled in court.

“We’re going after the county,” he says.

“They ran a great smear campaign, but there were no facts to back it up.”

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The St. Johns Riverkeeper sent Gov. Rick Scott a petition with more than 1,300 signatures and a letter asking him to prevent Georgia-Pacific’s Palatka paper mill from building a pipeline to dump waste with high levels of the carcinogen dioxin into the St. Johns River. Scott telegraphed his concern by ignoring the letter altogether.

Lender Processing Services Inc. of Jacksonville built its billions by kicking people out of their homes in mass-produced foreclosures that now seem to have been based on forged signatures and bogus documents. (An LPS subsidiary has been labeled a “foreclosure fraud factory,” regulators have cited it for “significant compliance failures and unsafe and unsound practices,” and last week, the FDIC filed suit against the company alleging “gross negligence” in overvalued appraisals.)

Lest anyone get the impression that the company is cold-hearted, though, it recently mailed out an expensive brochure, on thick card stock, that purports to share the company’s “story” in warm, full-color photographs. Conveniently, the 48-year “corporate milestones” timeline makes no mention of the company’s recent trouble, or its role in the collapse of the housing market.

Cliff Hanger!

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othing ever ends as good as it should.

Example: my forthcoming death. Now, a person of my prestige should die in a spectacular way — such as being eaten by wolves or rescuing a basket of kittens from inside an erupting volcano while using an experimental jet pack. Unfortunately, it ain’t gonna end this way. Like you, I’ll probably meet my fate at the hands of prostate cancer, heart attack or, worse, old age (staring out the window of my rest home, desperately trying to remember the details of my last sponge bath).

That’s why — in this overwhelming week of season finales — I’m presenting you with two options. The first option is what will probably happen on the show in question; Option Two is what I WISH would happen.

WONDER WHICH WILL BE MORE ENTERTAINING? “The Office” (NBC, Thursday, May 19, 9 p.m.) Finale option No. 1: This episode will be crammed with celebrity applicants vying for Michael Scott’s vacated position, including Will Arnett, billionaire Warren Buffett, Jim Carrey, Ray Romano, James Spader, Catherine Tate and (shock) Ricky Gervais. WHO WILL GET THE JOB?!

Finale option No. 2: Nobody gets it, because the corporate bosses fire everyone, and move Dunder-Mifflin overseas to England, where the original cast from Britain’s “The Office” rightfully reclaim their old jobs — all for the glory of Her Majesty the Queen! HUZZAH!!

“Saturday Night Live” (NBC, Saturday, May 21, 11:30 p.m.) Finale option No. 1: SNL wraps its 36th season (!!) with host Justin Timberlake and musical guest Lady Gaga.

Finale option No. 2: Justin Timberlake spends the entire episode naked. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga is fatally wounded after slipping and impaling herself on her costume.

“Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, Tuesday, May 24, 9 p.m.) Finale option No. 1: As of this writing, Ralph Macchio, Kirstie Alley, another person and somebody else I don’t recognize are left standing — and tonight one washedup celeb takes home the indescribably ugly DWTS trophy!

Finale option No. 2: The judges, audience and contestants suddenly realize what a colossal waste of time and energy this is, and go out for strawberry milkshakes. Except for Kirstie, who’s watching her weight.

“Glee” (FOX, Tuesday, May 24, 9 p.m.)

Finale option No. 1: While details are sketchy, count on the “Glee” kids dealing with death’s aftermath, competing in national show choir finals and an absolutely excruciating solo number performed by Matthew “Mr. Schue” Morrison.

Finale option No. 2: The Gleetards perform one number that doesn’t make me want to dig out my eyes with a rusty nail and pay a pit bull $30 to chew off my ears.

“American Idol” (FOX, Wednesday, May 25, 8 p.m.) Finale option No. 1: The winner’s announced (and if it’s that Alfred E. Neumanlookin’ hillbilly, I’ll blow up the world); Lady Gaga performs (wait … isn’t she dead?).

Finale option No. 2: Just as they’re about to announce the winner, FOX cuts away for exclusive footage of me in my jet pack, flying into an active volcano to rescue a basket of kittens. Meanwhile, the “A.I.” winner is eaten by wolves.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 8:00 FOX GLEE This episode is titled “Funeral” — so you may want to have some Puffs and booze standing by.

9:30 FOX TRAFFIC LIGHT Mike and Lisa get a hot new babysitter (good news!) who’s a tad on the insane side (bad news!).

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 8:00 FOX AMERICAN IDOL The top three finalists perform, as you shake your head in annoyed confusion.

9:00 CW AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL Season finale! The top two models compete on the runway and the always hilarious and humiliating Covergirl commercial.

THURSDAY, MAY 19 9:00 FOX BONES Season finale! Booth goes undercover as a bowler to solve a murder. (I think this may be just an excuse to go bowling.)

10:30 NBC PARKS AND RECREATION Season finale! The death of Lil’ Sebastian rocks the town of Pawnee. (Note: Lil’ Sebastian is a midget horse.)

FRIDAY, MAY 20 9:00 CW SUPERNATURAL Season finale! Sam’s “memory blocking wall” comes crashing down. Ummm … I have the exact same wall! (At least that’s what I tell my ex-wives.)

SATURDAY, MAY 21 9:00 ANI MY CAT FROM HELL Season finale! Dramatic recreations of bat-poopcrazy cats scratching up the couches and thighs of their owners.

9:00 SYFY SINBAD AND THE MINOTAUR — Movie (2011) Thank God it’s not that Sinbad (the comedian) … but it is that Minotaur!

SUNDAY, MAY 22 9:00 NBC CELEBRITY APPRENTICE Season finale! Will The Donald announce his run for presidency? (Please, please, please! The more GOP idiots the better!)

10:00 AMC THE KILLING The Larsens tire of police incompetence and give their own incompetence a shot!

MONDAY, MAY 23 8:00 FOX HOUSE Season finale! Dr. House stuns the staff by being somewhat less of a prick.

9:00 ABC THE BACHELORETTE Season premiere! A new bachelorette screens 25 potential husbands (at the STD clinic)!

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This is even true for some of us who run 4.5 40s. Consider Rashard Mendenhall, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back. He popped off after the elimination of Osama bin Laden, improvidentially Tweeting that he “had a hard time believing that a plane could take a skyscraper down demolition-style.” Oops!

Rashard took heat for tagging that third rail. The goons on “NFL Live” held his trading card up and burned it in effigy, as a bikiniclad Lee Greenwood warbled “Proud to Be An American” in the background. And Mendenhall’s corporate sponsor — Champion — dropped him for espousing viewpoints inconvenient to the image they desire to project.

In the words of Ari Fleischer, former Bush press secretary and current flak for the Bowl Championship Series, “Watch what you say.”

Good advice for most of us. But there are scenarios in which certain parties benefit from carefully dolloped out misinformation.

Consider the local Gator Bowl, for example.

The Gator Bowl Association is scrambling to find a title game sponsor, a task that, historically, has been challenging. This year, it appears to again be difficult, if a recent misinformational quote from GBA President Rick Catlett is any indication.

“Our consultant has notified us that four companies are interested in the title sponsorship, which includes Progressive,” claimed Catlett, who went on to say that the GBA is “in the second round of discussions with those four companies. Two of the companies are interested in sponsoring the Gator Bowl and our consultant is negotiating with them, and two others are looking for a bigger buy than just the Gator Bowl, and our broadcast partner, ESPN, is working with them.”

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Why put this information out there two months before the date? To signal that the Gator Bowl is an attractive property? To whom? If the companies were so fired up and ready to go, then why not close the deal? Why espouse the content of ongoing discussions, if not to make it “known” to all parties that the Gator Bowl looks as if it’s more in demand than it is? The Gator Bowl is like that bestial coworker who goes into nauseatingly graphic detail about each and every sexual experience.

Overcompensation.

Perhaps that’s the only leverage the Gator Bowl has, though. Perhaps Jacksonville, its

Perhaps Jacksonville, its credit bubble popped years ago, is losing leverage as a sports “destination city.” credit bubble popped years ago, is losing leverage as a sports “destination city.” We saw how many big-time golfers skipped the sweltering heat at TPC last weekend — Lee Westwood, among others, had Better Things To Do. Maybe the Gator Bowl is having sponsorship problems because all that J-ville is to these Fortune 500 Companies is a place to stick call centers and shipping centers and from which to derive cheap, disposable labor and tax breaks galore.

There are those folks, even after the Great Attendance Drive of 2010, who believe Jacksonville is on the verge of outsourcing its football team. Politicians in Toronto are feeling the Teal Zeal; apparently they liked R. Jay Soward so much up there, where he played for the CFL Argonauts, they want the rest of the team.

This from Toronto Councilor Doug Ford, after an apparently emboldening convo with NFL Canada: “They have to take care of the problem in Los Angeles first,” Ford is quoted as saying. “Two teams are kind of in play here: Jacksonville’s No. 1; New Orleans is the other.

So there’s two teams. Once they take care of Los Angeles, we’re going to fly over to New York, set up a meeting with [NFL commissioner Roger] Goodell and give him our pitch.”

Hear that, Mike Hogan? Alvin Brown?

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eeping quiet about your work isn’t advice anyone would give an up-and-coming painter.

But for six years, while Nicklos Richards emerged as one of the most prolific and visually familiar artists in Jacksonville, he never told a soul. Instead, he worked as waiter and manager at Mojo Kitchen in Jax Beach, not once revealing to customers that he was the artist behind 200-plus original works of art spread out over the four Mojo locations.

Not that it did much good. Word of his artistry leaked out from coworkers and bosses.

It started with fellow servers and bartenders at the Mojo Kitchen Beaches location and slowly spread to the others. Customers talked among themselves and, eventually, anyone who knew anything about Mojo knew a character who waited tables there was also a really good painter.

“I never once introduced myself as the artist,” says Nicklos (who goes by just his first name).

But it wasn’t artistic purity that kept him from crossing that line, or even (as a busy server) time management. He just didn’t want to talk about his work “while I have pig fat on my fingers.”

Sounds like the blues to me.

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t all started with a gift. The first Christmas Nicklos worked at Mojo Kitchen, he gave owner Todd Lineberry a painting he’d made in the style of Grego Anderson, an artist who paints highly stylized portraits of blues musicians, and one of the artists hanging in the restaurant.

“Todd loved the piece,” Nicklos recalls, “and said, ‘I’ll buy anything you bring in.’”

Neither man seems to have realized what artistic freight that offer carried, but it’s no exaggeration to say it transformed them both.

With the opening of Mojo No. 4 in Avondale, Lineberry has undeniably become an arts patron, with some 200 Nicklos pieces on his restaurants’ walls. And Nicklos has become arguably one of the city’s most visible artists.

Lineberry downplays his patronage, but not the significance of the paintings. “They have gone a long way in establishing the feel of the restaurants.” Truly. The exterior of Mojo Kitchen on Beach Boulevard in Jax Beach is an upscale strip mall, but the inside feels like a real Memphis BBQ joint. The art — a colorful, soulful homage to blues greats — is as much a part of the restaurant experience as hickoryinflected sauce and slow-cooked pork.

So what do artists do when they have found a day job they love and a patron who supports their painting career? Go back to school, of course. After selling 200-plus paintings and having the keys to a successful blues art career, this is a copyright protected pro Nicklos felt he needed to learn about art. And it’s that instinct, more than any innate ability, that makes him such an impressive artist, because to For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: 051711 look at his painting of Junior Kimbrough, Alvin FAX PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 Youngblood Hart or the one of aYOUR crow atop on a church surrounded by birds with wings fanned Produced by jw Checked by Sales R promise of benefit sUpport Ask for Action ominously, it’s clear he has talent. And though Nicklos was born in Michigan and once defined

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“barbecue” as cooking hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill, he has somehow acquired a Southern folk artist’s soul.

In truth, going to school could well compromise his marketable “self taught, visionary, outsider” status. But Nicklos chose school because he wanted to learn. And because, when he saw his finished paintings, he asked the question that all really great artists must ask: How do I make it better next time?

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o Nicklos went over to the Art Institute of Jacksonville, a school located in an anonymous business park you can see from I-95 but never look at. There, he got busy busting out some of the best student art and design work I’ve seen. It’s only recognizable as student work because it’s on the obligatory foam core or matte board that’s usually home to awkward attempts at still lifes, value investigations and grayscales (like the ones I made).

Nicklos’ “student” work, though, looks like art you’d hang on your wall, even if you’re not his parents or his brother (“the best mechanic in Florida,” according to Nicklos, and with whom he trades artwork for engine work when he visits him in Fort Walton Beach).

As with his blues paintings, there is something in Nicklos’ student pieces that makes them worth looking at. I think it’s love — Nicklos’ love of making images, or his love of the topic he’s presenting. You definitely feel his respect for the people or ideas he’s portraying, most likely because he delves into his characters; listens to their music, reads books about them and talks them over with his wife, Amy. Art Institute of Jacksonville professor David Webster, whom Nicklos cites as a major influence, found his student inspiring. “Nicklos came in with exceptional talents and worked

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harder than anyone in his class to improve,” says Webster. “He is the sort of student who brings to the class a professional sense of commitment.”

A color-matching project that Nicklos did for Webster’s color theory class is sheer genius, even if by accident. Assigned to create an image using a 1-inch-by-1-inch grid and only complementary colors, Nicklos chose orange and blue, and the image of Sitting Bull. In using a Native American hero as the subject of a basic art exercise about the physical structure of color — a character who offers a rich subtext of skin color and our country’s history of racial injustices — Nicklos managed to exceed the expectations of the

that he’d done the blues paintings at Mojo.

“I wasn’t even aware of his success with the blues illustrations until eating at Mojo and recognizing the signature that I had seen on numerous assignments,” she says.

Not all students provoke teachers to engage. But Nicklos was different. During one assignment, Lee ripped up something he was working on “to get him to see beyond the image and recognize the material.” Once he got over the shock of someone ripping up his

He’s not a blues aficionado. Talking about the blues was never the point, though. Painting the blues was the point.

More specifically, painting was the point. assignment. W.E.B. DuBois famously said, “The problem of the 20th Century is the color line”; the author of seminal color-theory text, “Interaction of Color,” Joseph Albers once noted, “I’ve handled color as a man should behave.

You may conclude that I consider ethics and aesthetics as one.” Nicklos does as well. And with each project, he invests himself until he’s satisfied.

Another professor important to Nicklos, Tonya Lee (who was included in The Open Studios Press 2004 New American Paintings South edition for her own outstanding work, and now teaches at Art Institute of York-Penn.) was similarly impressed with Nicklos.

“He is a very talented designer and incredibly professional student,” she says, though it was the latter that really impressed her. Lee points out Nicklos he didn’t rely on anyone’s awareness of his skills to coast through; never, in fact, told her

work, Nicklos says, it was the most effective critique he’d ever had. Lee, for her part, was impressed by his reaction.

“Nicklos’ willingness to experiment to the point of sacrificing his own work is a sign of someone who appreciates the process in balance with the product,” says Lee, “a quality that I consider to be of huge benefit to the classroom.”

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icklos appears to embrace the idea that nothing is precious unless it’s his best, and it’s clear that his focus is shared and reinforced by his wife Amy. He credits her support and encouragement with everything good that’s happened with his art professionally, and they

both are committed to countering the myth that artists are doomed to a life of misery and poverty.

“I believe that goals help you to focus on what you really want in life, what’s possible for you,” says Amy, who explains that those goals need to be written, measurable, specific and in the present tense — “as if you have already accomplished them.” She adds, “It’s so easy for people to get caught up in things that they would like to do, wish for or wait for someday.”

Amy and Nicklos have their goals, along with their “life vision,” written out and posted in the house alongside deadlines — actual dates by which they would like to achieve the goals.

What’s surprising about all of this talk of goal-setting is how naturally Nicklos and Amy apply it in their life. It doesn’t feel like a corporate success workshop when they discuss it and I didn’t notice their vision boards when I was in their home. Still, it’s clear that they both draw strength from the reinforcement.

“It’s great to have something to look at daily to remind yourself where you want to be and what is truly important to you,” says Amy. “When you find yourself spending your time doing things that don’t align with your goals, then it’s time to reassess what you are choosing to spend your time doing.”

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hen Tonya Lee calls Nicklos a “cerebral” student, she isn’t kidding.

Asked how he gets started on a piece — whether it’s design or art — he echoes one of the designers he’s really gotten into lately, Milton Glaser (of the “I heart NY” campaign), saying, “It always starts with a

BLUES BROTHER pencil.” Nicklos pours himself into the topic like all great designers, but he also has a nose for the subtleties. Beth Edwards, who teaches painting at University of Memphis, once said that the reason students fail in their efforts to make art like that of graffiti-artist-turned-Neoexpressionist Jean-Michel Basquiat is because they are imitating only the high points of his style. They miss all of the sophisticated ways that the paint is being handled that makes the work good and worth looking at, even today.

Nicklos has a Basquiat book in his studio and pointed out that he “really liked his construction techniques.” I’d never heard anyone discuss Basquiat having a “construction technique,” but as a designer,

blues aficionado. He likes a range of music (from Modest Mouse to Motown) but for the most part, he — like anyone else — would get lost pretty quickly in a conversation with blues historians like Rick Saunders or the late Marty Scott. Talking the blues was never the point, though. Painting the blues was the point. More specifically, painting was the point.

Nicklos found he was comfortable in the artistic blues vernacular, and as long as he kept making pieces, Todd kept buying them. Nicklos, in turn, started studying the musicians, listening to more and more blues, using recycled and reclaimed materials to help add patina to the finished work.

Although Nicklos was born in Michigan and once defined “barbecue” as cooking hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill, he has somehow acquired a Southern folk artist’s soul.

Nicklos assumes other artists are doing things on purpose. All of the oddball surfaces and found materials — the subtleties that make Basquiat’s style work — is what Nicklos noticed. And when I asked him about making prints of his work, he saw my John Berger and raised me Walter Benjamin. So there!

Those subtleties — the elements that make any art worth looking at — are in Nicklos’ work as well. The piece he made about Robert Johnson and his last words is full of them. It’s painted on the guitar Nicklos got for his 16th birthday, an instrument he admits he never learned to play.

It’s a quietly epic piece with so much soul and smarts that it only hit me afterward: A 16-year-old white kid’s guitar that barely gets played becomes art, memorializing one of the greatest blues musicians of all time, hanging in a BBQ joint in Jax Beach.

The piece is a sociologically loaded gun.

That’s why it works, though. And Nicklos doesn’t pose as something he’s not. He’s not claiming folk-art status. He’s a designer and painter who’s seeking a degree. He’s not a

The resultant paintings look like folk art. They’re just not. Like many artists of this generation, Nicklos regards Southern folk art as important. More importantly, he considers it as legitimate a part of the pictorial, historical and social scrap yard of ideas as the high Renaissance or minimalism.

But his artistic modesty — this is same guy who resisted telling customers that he made the art on the wall, after all — keeps him from elevating his own work to that realm.

Says his wife Amy, ”I honestly don’t think that he has any idea how special he is.”

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o what we find at the Mojo locations is a very unique situation: A body of work, six years in the making, that glorifies the blues, but also a body of work that’s evidence of a young artist who seized the opportunity to grow up in a public forum.

During his years at Mojo Kitchen, Nicklos

Mojo owner Todd Lineberry now owns some 200 Nicklos paintings. “They have gone a long way in establishing the feel of the restaurants,” he says.

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BLUES BROTHER evolved from server to manager to interior designer, creating everything at the newest Mojo location in Avondale, from the sign to the menus to the napkins to the murals (and, of course, the paintings on the walls).

Nicklos says that the most important guiding principle for him is to follow what makes him happy. Which would seem to suggest he’s doing everything wrong. Isn’t art about pain and poverty, and putting that down in paint or stone? Maybe not. Greeley Matt, a fantastic sculptor and art instructor from the birthplace of the blues, says, “Art is a verb” — and action is action, regardless of mood.

Nicklos’ young career is proof that art doesn’t have to equal grief. He’s always pushing himself to get better, work smarter and be more efficient. He’s learned to apply business sense to his talent because he knows — and Amy reminds him — the competition

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Nicklos has learned to apply business sense to his talent because he knows talented artists are a dime a dozen, and like great blues musicians, they have to be able to tell the story in a way that it ain’t ever been told before. is thick. Talented artists are a dime a dozen, and like great blues musicians, great artists must be able to tell the story in a way that it ain’t ever been told before.

One of the reasons Nicklos went to school was because he didn’t want to just make blues-inspired paintings. And he may well be at the end of what might be called his “blues period.” But he can’t wait to see what’s next.

“If one day I decide that building birdhouses will make me happy, I might just become the wickedest birdhouse builder ever,” he says. Jaybird Coleman may be smiling in his grave.

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Mike Mitchell, also known as mikewindy, is an artist and educator who formerly lived in Hastings and is now in Nashville.

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Included among this year’s honorees for Heritage Education were Bill Retherford, Rich Conner, Gary Saltsgiver and the Jacksonville Historical Society, for producing the moving documentary “Ax Handle Saturday — 50 Years Later.” Riverside Avondale Preservation Inc. and Jeanmarie and Richard Grimsley were also honored for creating The Riverside Podcast Walking Tour (bit.ly/mhW5Fy).

Several individuals were recognized for residential restoration work, including Coveside LLC for the rehabilitation of 4348 Baltic Street, Paul Hoffman for the rehabilitation of 1318 Avondale Avenue, Blair Woolverton and Nick Humphress for 2881 Downing Street, and Terry and Bonnie Dennis for 3222 St. Johns Avenue. UNF professor and historian Carolyn Williams was also honored for her research, teaching and promotion of local and African-American history.

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The Rock-N-Rollerbilly fest is a celebration of vintage hot rods and bikes, rockabilly and tattoos, not unlike a typical day in the breakroom here at Folio Weekly. This retro-geared evening offers live music by DJ Rockin’ Bones, The 77-Ds, Eric Fury & the Burners and Atomic Boogie, as well as a Rockabilly Beauty Contest, a Vintage Car and Motorcycle Show (pre-1965!), raffles and a Roller Girl car wash. It all goes down on Saturday, May 21 from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown.

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“Why did The Lord cross the road? Because He is all-powerful. Hi-Yo!” The Gospel Comedy Tour praises you-know-Who with the hilariously humorous hosannas of Steve Harvey (pictured) and guaranteed get-down gospel of Kirk Franklin on Saturday, May 21 at 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. While this event is faith-based, it’s also apparently a little (ahem) “Old Testament”: Ages 18 and older only, please. Tickets range from $39.50-$48.50.

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AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

This year’s Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival offers everything from chamber and classical works to flamenco, jazz and contemporary composition. The series is held May 20-June 19 at various venues throughout Fernandina Beach, kicking off with the Amelia Island Tango Orchestra performing “Latino Romantica: Sizzling and Passionate Dance Music of Latin America,” on Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Amelia Community Theatre, 209 Cedar St. Tickets are $35. 261-1995. aicmf.com

BLOCK PARTY DANCING IN THE STREETS

The 25th annual Dancin’ in the Streets festival is held on Saturday, May 21 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Beaches Town Center, where Atlantic Boulevard meets the ocean in Neptune and Atlantic Beaches, featuring two stages of live music, arts and crafts, food and drink, and a Kid Zone. The festival is free; all Kid Zone wristbands are $12 each day. Proceeds benefit beaches schools and community groups.

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METAL DEFTONES

Since 1989, Sacramento, Calif.-bred metalheads Deftones have helped push heavy rock to its creative and deafening limits, while surviving both the nu-metal trends and personal tragedy, with the near-death of bassist Chi Cheng. These Grammy-winners perform with Dillinger Escape Plan and Le Butcherettes on Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at Plush, 845 University Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $26. 734-1845.

SONGWRITER JACKSON BROWNE

While he’s made headlines for his personal life and political activism, Jackson Browne is best known for penning beloved Baby Boomer tunes like “These Days,” “Doctor My Eyes,” “Running on Empty” and “Somebody’s Baby.” The 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee performs on Tuesday, May 24 at 8 p.m. at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $41-$66.

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CULT FICTION DRIVE-IN

Lovers of B-movies, drive-ins and mondo cinema can join a three-day celebration of cinematic sleaze at the Cult Fiction Drive-In on Friday, May 20 from 4-10 p.m., Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, May 22 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Wyndham Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, downtown Jacksonville. Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Dee Wallace, Sid Haig, Mink Stole, Jim Kelly, Camille Keaton, Larry Bishop and other B-movie A-listers are featured, as well as outdoor “drive-in” screenings of beloved raunchy flicks, all in gory Technicolor, baby! Weekend passes are $30; $15 for a single-day pass. cultfictiondrive-in.com MAY 17-23, 2011 | folio weekly | 21

Return to Sender: The cast of the nauseatingly bad “Something Borrowed” question their choice in ordering the “Rom-com Rotini à la Chef Boyardee Jr.”

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ere’s the dish: Rachel is secretly in love with Dex (and has been for years) yet never did anything about it even though he was obviously into her, too. Now, all of a sudden, as he’s about to marry her best friend, Darcy, Rachel decides she must have him. Waaahhh!

Clearly, “Something Borrowed” assumes we’ll feel sorry for poor Rachel, and her tragic life as a passive-aggressive victim of her own lack of backbone. Just as clearly, it’s impossible to like her — or anyone else — in this most misguided, obnoxious romcom. This genre 2006 folioweekly always assumes we’ll sympathize with ugly, soulless, personality-free women doing terrible things to people about whom they supposedly care, in pursuit of a wedding. Because what’s more important than the hunt for Mr. Right?

But even grading on a curve, “Something Borrowed” is a disgusting misfire of a movie.

dick. And you’re being stupid.”

But that’s one tiny moment of honesty in a movie that’s all about people incapable of expressing a single honest emotion, except to complain how no one understands them. And we’re supposed to accept this as just the way folks are, you know? Which leads to Ethan lying to yet another woman in their sicko sphere, Claire (Ashley Williams) about the fact that he’s gay, because he simply cannot bring himself to tell her, kindly, that he’s not interested in sleeping with her again.

These little glimmers of reality are apparently meant to balance out this collective haze of diagnosable personality disorders and render them adorable. Rachel and Darcy are meant to be “soulmates,” but there’s no evidence of that. “When do I ever say no to you?” Rachel points out to Darcy. Someone should’ve pointed out to Rachel that that’s not friendship, that’s being a doormat. Darcy is a hideous bitch: selfcentered, attention-grabbing and so absurdly phony, she practices crying for her wedding day so she can pick the right mascara. It doesn’t help that Hudson gets more unbearable with each movie she makes. Dex is a shell of a man

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In fact, there isn’t a likeable person onscreen, though John Krazinski’s Ethan comes close. As the third corner in the pals-from-childhood friendship triangle that includes Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Darcy (Kate Hudson), he at least gets a moment in which he informs clueless Rachel that her situation with Dex (Colin Egglesfield) is “not complicated,” as she insists it is. See, Rachel and Dex accidentally fell into bed together — whoops, infidelity! — mere weeks before his marriage to Darcy, but he’s being a passive-aggressive assh*le, too, in refusing to deal with it. Of course, he can’t call off the wedding: In a revolting piling-on of melodramatic bullsh*t, his mother is clinically depressed but excited about the wedding. And Rachel is constitutionally incapable of expressing her own needs, so she keeps justifying Dex’s assh*lery. Finally, Ethan tells her: “He’s being a

with no discernible attributes. Even Ginnifer Goodwin’s otherwise innate charm can’t save this hatefully bad “love fest.”

The misogyny displayed here is made even worse by the fact that it’s disguised as just-us-girls honesty. The awful notion in Emily Giffin’s novel — now that Rachel has just turned 30, she “can’t afford to be picky” — has been magnified by screenwriter Jennie Snyder. But it’s all the movie’s fault that the indisputably beautiful Goodwin has been cast as a woman who can’t believe a man like Dex would even find her attractive. If even a beauty like Goodwin is now considered Hollywood-ugly, then the film industry has taken a turn down a road we should no longer follow. The vanity-plagued mess of “Something Borrowed” should be returned to the lender.

Mary Ann Johanson themail@folioweekly.com

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Contemporary take on the Charlotte Brontë classic leaves promise of benefit viewers feeling lovelorn Jane Eyre **@@

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n the 27th film adaptation of “Jane Eyre” (why not, right?), you can find everything you would expect to find. Trees rustle, damp moors are crossed, wooded pathways are traversed, bonnets are worn, fireplaces burn, wicked schoolmarms are wicked and Judi Dench is scandalized. All the trappings of Charlotte Brontë’s familiar gothic love story are here, without feeling too gothic or dusty, and they’re crammed in at just around two hours so nobody gets bored.

Cary Fukunaga directs, this being only his second film, after 2009’s “Sin Nombre.”

Presumably, the producers at Focus tapped a young sophomore to bring some freshness to the dogeared text. But Fukunaga’s style is familiar to anyone who’s watched a handful of mainstream movies in the past five years. It’s impossibly crisp, just handheld enough to feel contemporary without alienating anyone, trading close-ups with mid-shots efficiently but without any energy. It’s a do-gooder style in which only a real old-timer would find anything new. Fukunaga’s aesthetic was gratuitously at odds with the rough subject matter of his first film (gang violence, trainhopping immigrants, attempted rape), and in this film, it’s so rigidly in line with the middling tone of the adaptation that it’s suffocating.

“Jane Eyre” is told partly in flashback, beginning with Jane (Mia Wasikowska, who was a boring stiff as a smart high school senior in “The Kids Are All Right,” and sadly brings the same dull spirit to this film) running from Mr. Rochester’s manor, so sick from her broken heart she might die. She’s taken in by the Rivers siblings (Holliday Grainger, Tamzin Merchant and Jamie Bell, in full tilt “Masterpiece Theater” mode) who ask where she’s come from. Jane isn’t forthcoming, but the film obliges, flashing back to her life as a child living with her cruel aunt. This structure is lifeless, and the film would have opened with much more spark if it had begun where the first flashback does: Young Jane (Amelia Clarkson) being pursued What A Long, Strange Carriage Trip It’s Been: Mia Waskikowska is a little road-weary in the updated version of “Jane Eyre.”

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through her aunt’s house by her swordwielding teenage cousin.

Jane is disowned by said aunt (Sally Hawkins) and is sent to a girls’ school — where we pause just long enough to watch her make a friend who dies in the next scene. Then young adult Jane is let out into the real world and gets a job as a governess for Mr. Rochester, after whom she’ll spend the rest of the movie inexplicably pining.

Michael Fassbender, who was effective and amusingly one-note in “Inglourious Basterds,” plays Rochester, and this time a slightly more tuneful performance is required. Unfortunately, his Rochester is a stiff-jawed, spoiled rich guy who plays mind games with our dear Jane. (To be fair, Fukunaga’s direction and the streamlined structure probably have a lot to do with this.)

“Jane Eyre” is, in part, about a doomed love that shouldn’t exist to begin with, so the character of Rochester shouldn’t be sweeping audience members off their feet; there has to be discord between what Jane does and what we think is probably best for her. But the Rochester of this film version is such a needy, vacuous cipher that the Jane who loves him comes across as dumb, rather than doomed. A woman director might have been more in tune with this challenge and found a way to meet both the needs of the story and the producers’ fancy. Think of the smart, energetic and relatable “Bright Star” — that fresh gem of a film was brought to us by Jane Campion, who turns 57 this month.

But Fukunaga doesn’t seem too interested in this story or these people. It’s understandable if the stuffed shirts of Rochester Manor didn’t intrigue him, but he had a crazy lady in the attic to play around with. He doesn’t bother to do anything with her, either. Perhaps worst of all, he has no feel for the love story, taking it as a pre-existing condition rather than the element that should propel the film. This is not to say, of course, that a woman would have definitely handled Brontë’s fiction better, but with so few opportunities given to female directors, it seems a shame that producers picked the wrong man for the job.

Nathan Gelgud themail@folioweekly.com

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FILM RATINGS **** ***@ **@@ *@@@

COLD AIR COLD SHEETS COLD CUTS COLD WAR

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

ATLAS SHRUGGED: PART 1 **@@ Rated PG-13 • Cinemark Tinseltown 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”!)

BRIDESMAIDS **@@ 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.

Lovesick, lonely Annie (Kristen Wiig) must say “I will” when best pal Lillian (Maya Rudolph) asks her to be the maid of honor at her upcoming wedding in this comedy from director Paul Fieg.

THE CONSPIRATOR ***G Rated PG-13 • AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine It’s no secret that Robert Redford’s take on the assassination of President Lincoln benefits from a strong story and an able ensemble cast including James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin Kline and Tom Wilkinson.

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

Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson star in the latest installment of the popular car-driven series that spins out into predictable action-flick fare.

HANNA **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine 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).

HOODWINKED TOO! HOOD VS. EVIL **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Hayden Panettiere, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader and Glenn Close lend their voices to the latest installment of this humorous, animated 21st Century update on Little Red Riding Hood.

HOP *@@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square This putrid mix of animation and bad acting makes for one rotten egg of an Easter bunny picture.

IN A BETTER WORLD **G@ Rated R • Regal Beach Blvd.

This critically acclaimed Danish import follows a complex and at times dangerous relationship that develops between two families.

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INSIDIOUS **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

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

“Ha ha! Made ya look!” Paul Bettany feels a bit cross after once again falling for the old “Is that a legion of bloodsuckers over your shoulder?” gag in the vampire action-flick “Priest.”

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 JANE EYRE **@@ Rated PG-13 • Opens May 20 at 5 Points Theatre Reviewed in this issue.

JUMPING THE BROOM **@@ 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.

Paula Patton, Laz Alonso (“Avatar”) and Angela Bassett star in this rom-com about a young corporate lawyer whose upper-class family questions her choice of a bluecollar fiancé.

MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY **@@ 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.

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

POTICHE **@@ Rated R • Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Five Points Theatre Catherine Deneuve stars as a trophy wife who discovers she’s also a shrewd, savvy businessperson after her husband is taken hostage by his employees in director Francois Ozon’s French import comedy.

PRIEST **@@ 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 sci-fi action flick follows the adventures of a warrior priest (Paul Bettany) battling the vampires who control a futuristic Earth.

PROM **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike

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 Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This teen comedy follows the stories of a group of kids (including costars Aimee Teegarden, Siu Yin Chang and Thomas McDowell) as they navigate their biggest social event of the year, Prom Night.

RAMMBOCK ***G Rated R • AMC Orange Park A feel-good zombie movie? Sure. In German with English subtitles.

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

This birdbrained animated flick coasts along on the star power of its cast (featuring the voices of Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway), but its unoriginal story keeps it caged in clichéd family fare.

SCREAM 4 **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park Director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson join forces for the fourth attempt in the popular slasher series featuring gore celebs Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox. SOMETHING BORROWED *@@@ 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.

Reviewed in this issue.

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

THOR ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theatre Kenneth Branagh’s winning adaptation of Norse mythology by way of Marvel Comics is a thunderous affair, featuring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins and Tom Hiddleston.

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

OTHER FILMS MOONLIGHT MOVIES The city of Jacksonville Beach kicks off its Moonlight Movies Series with “Shrek,” screened at 9 p.m. on May 20 at Sea Walk Pavilion, located on First Street at the ocean in Jax Beach. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Admission is free.

247-6100 ext. 3.

AIRPLANE! We have clearance, Clarence. Movies at Main presents the spoof that begat all other spoofs at 5:45 p.m. on May 26 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. 630-2366.

POT BELLY’S CINEMA “Just Go With It,” “Of Gods and Men,” “Limitless” and “The Lincoln Lawyer” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101.

5 POINTS THEATRE “Potiche” screens at 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. on May 17, 18 and 19 at 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. “Jane Eyre” screens at 4:45, 7 and 9:15 p.m. on May 20, 21 and 25, at 3, 5:15 and 7:30 p.m. on May 22; 4 and 9:30 p.m. on May 23 and at 4 and 9:15 p.m. on May 24. “Rocky Horror Picture Show” is at midnight on May 20 and 21. “Breaking & Entering” is at 7 p.m. on May 23. 359-0047.

WGHOF IMAX THEATER “Thor 3D” is screened along with “Born To Be Wild 3D,” “The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D” (featuring Kelly Slater), “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

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY NO STRINGS ATTACHED Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman star in director Ivan Reitman’s raunchy rom-com about a couple who try to keep things strictly “physical” but despite their best carnal intentions, wind up falling in love. Awwww!

THE ILLUSIONIST This Academy Award-nominated animated French import, from the makers of the equally lauded “The Triplets of Belleville,” is about a down-on-his-luck magician and the colorful characters he encounters while working in a 1950s Scottish theater.

BLUE VALENTINE Critics praised this romantic story that follows the chronology of a couple’s (Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams) relationship, through the use of innovative plot, film stocks and editing.

BANANAS! Director Fredrik Gertten’s documentary relates the struggle of 12 Nicaraguan farm workers who decide to sue megacorporation Dole Foods, after realizing they may have been poisoned by the company knowingly using a banned pesticide on the fruits and vegetables they pick.

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The Real McCoy: Legendary jazz artist McCoy Tyner is featured at this year’s Jacksonville Jazz Festival.

THE McCOY TYNER TRIO with GARY BARTZ Saturday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Jacksonville Jazz Festival’s Swingin’ Stage, on Adams Street between Main and Ocean Streets, downtown Jacksonville 630-2489

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cCoy Tyner’s blues-based jazz piano style, replete with sophisticated chords and an explosively percussive left hand, has transcended convention to become one of the most identifiable sounds in improvised music.

His harmonic contributions — redefining traditional harmony — and dramatic rhythmic devices form the vocabulary of the majority of jazz pianists today.

Born in 1938 in Philadelphia, Tyner became a part of that city’s fertile music scene in the early ’50s. His parents imbued him with a love of music from an early age, a passion that flowered under formal raining.

At the tender age of 17, Tyner began his career-changing relationship with Miles Davis’ sideman, saxophonist John Coltrane.

Tyner joined Coltrane for the classic album “My Favorite Things” (1960), and remained at the core of one of the most seminal groups in jazz history, The John Coltrane Quartet.

Tyner has accumulated numerous awards and honors throughout his career; most recently, a Presidential Merit Award from the Grammy Foundation, a Berklee College of Music’s honorary Doctor of Music degree (2005) and a gold medallion honoring Tyner’s 50th year as a professional musician from Steinway & Sons.

In an email interview, Tyner discussed his roots, Coltrane and what he thinks about local guitar-shredder Derek Trucks.

Folio Weekly: Like other accomplished jazz pianists, you started playing classical music and then switched.

McCoy Tyner: That’s right. When I started playing piano, I studied Bach, Beethoven, etc.

M.T.: Not at all. I feel honored to have been associated with him. He was an incredible saxophonist, musician, bandleader and human being. I learned so much from John, and I’m proud of the work we did together.

“I was very fortunate that John Coltrane saw so much potential in me at such a young age. He was like a big brother to me and he was an inspiring person in many ways.”

F.W.: Who will be playing in your trio in Jacksonville?

M.T.: Drummer Francisco Mela and bassist Gerald Cannon. Also, saxophonist Gary Bartz is our special guest.

It really laid a foundation for playing any kind of music that I wanted.

F.W.: Might he join you onstage during your set?

M.T.: Sure. If he’s here, we’ll see what happens.

F.W.: When you were growing up, weren’t you also a big fan of R&B? M.T.: Yeah, I was in an R&B band back in high school. It was a lot of fun.

F.W.: “Guitars” also features you playing with another Jacksonville Jazz Fest favorite, banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck.

M.T.: I’d never recorded with a banjo before, so that was really interesting. He did a great job, too! Béla knows his instrument really well. Playing with someone like that is always a great experience because you can create brand new sounds and music.

F.W.: What was it like when Coltrane asked you to join his group?

M.T.: I was very fortunate that John Coltrane saw so much potential in me at such a young age. He was like a big brother to me and he was an inspiring person in many ways.

F.W.: Hardly anyone in jazz has a larger profile and impact than Coltrane. Is it tough having been Coltrane’s pianist versus being recognized as a solo artist/composer in your own right?

F.W.: Why did you choose to work with Northeast Florida native Derek Trucks songs on your latest album, “Guitars”?

M.T.: I’m open to playing with new people from different genres, not just jazz. Derek has a very unique sound, and I thought it would be interesting to see what would happen when we combined our ideas.

F.W.: Any message for Jazz Fest fans?

M.T.: Thanks so much for coming out to see me perform! It’s your love for the music that keeps it alive and moving.

Robert Kaye themail@folioweekly.com

Feelin’ kinda punchy: Cage the Elephant show fans some love with their high-energy live performances.

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Kentucky indie rockers Cage the Elephant march to the rhythm of their own funky beat CAGE THE ELEPHANT with O’BROTHER Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m.

Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk Concert Hall, 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville Advance tickets are $25; $20 at the door 356-1110

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ajor labels aren’t usually responsible for bringing cutting-edge indie rock to the world. But Bowling Green, Ky., five-piece Cage The Elephant has found a perfect home for its frenetic blend of noise-funk, dance-punk and spazzed-out alt-rock on usually pop-friendly Jive Records. Though the band’s self-titled 2008 debut sold some 400,000 copies — and 2011’s followup “Thank You Happy Birthday” reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts — Cage The Elephant is best known for its high-energy live shows, with lead singer Matthew Shultz regularly putting his body and voice on the line to wow CTE’s evergrowing crowds. Folio Weekly recently chatted with Matthew’s brother Brad about the band’s two-year stint in England, their gnarly live shows and getting outside the Elephant box.

Folio Weekly: Bowling Green isn’t exactly an indie-rock epicenter. What was it like growing up there?

Brad Shultz: When we were coming up, there wasn’t much of a scene — your typical small town: 56,000 people when school [Western Kentucky University] is in. So there wasn’t a whole lot to do, but that helped us not have to cater to a particular sound. Now our Bowling Green friends Morning Teleportation just played the David Letterman show, and The Black Shades are getting played on the radio. It’s kinda weird to see the whole culture change.

F.W.: After signing your first record deal with UK label Relentless, the band spent two years living in England. Were you just trying to expand your boundaries?

B.S.: Yeah, we originally moved there because we had a record deal that gave us 100 percent creative control, but it was also just getting out and experiencing new things, meeting new people, having conversations about music. In Bowling Green, we were under the influence of classic rock, but the whole electronic, New Wave thing was happening in Britain, plus we started listening to bands like Pavement and Mudhoney and Gang of Four. All that stuff helped us expand on our second album. Plus it was enticing because we hadn’t lived in a city with over 100,000 people before. [Laughs.]

F.W.: You can definitely hear a lot of those noisy, early ’90s influences on “Thank You Happy Birthday.” What else went into the band’s sound?

B.S.: We also took a lot of influence from early surf music like Dick Dale and The Chantays, but really we were struggling with understanding our band. We had written some songs that we thought were expected from us, and we found ourselves thinking inside the box, doing the same type of music over and over. Then we had written another group of songs for our supposed side projects, but those were the songs we were excited about. So we ended up scrapping the first batch and going with the stuff that we were happy with. That really liberated us.

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F.W.: How is your relationship with Jive? Most indie bands aren’t thriving on major labels.

B.S.: We have faced a lot of struggles. We were in a production deal before we signed with Jive and had no management at all. But since we hooked up with them, it’s been smooth sailing.

Though they’re looked at mainly as a pop label, there aren’t many bands similar to us, so they’ve been really passionate about promoting the records and doing what it takes to get them out there. I don’t really think about the business part of it too much, though — as long as we’re not getting f*cked over. [Laughs.]

F.W.: I don’t think you will, especially based on the love you receive for your live shows. Is that something the band has cultivated?

B.S.: Oh yeah. Part of that comes from playing in shitholes long before you ever have a record deal. There’s a bar in Bowling Green called Tidball’s, and on Thursday nights, they have $5 all-you-can-drink. So it gets really crazy, which caused us to push the limits ourselves, too.

F.W.: When Cage the Elephant hits Northeast Florida, you’re playing Maverick’s Rock N’ Honky Tonk, but I guess you’re comfortable playing unusual venues? I heard about an industry showcase you played in January where Matt was terrorizing all the label execs.

B.S.: Yeah, every show’s a good show, no matter where you’re at. We’ve played house parties, a kung fu academy … some strange places, for sure. As for that record label thing, let’s just say we didn’t get signed by that label. [Laughs.] I think we might have freaked ’em out.

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CONCERTS THIS WEEK

BOB REYNOLDS, SCOTT GIDDENS, JUSTIN VARNES These singer-songwriters perform at 8 p.m. on May 17 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville.

Advance tickets are $15.50. 399-1740.

CROW’S FOOT, TALK SICK EARTH These crust punk and thrash bands play at 10:30 p.m. on May 17 at Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St., Jacksonville. Admission is $3. 798-8222.

JOHNSTON DUO The acoustic duo performs at 6:30 p.m. on May 18 at Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant, 691 N. First St., Jax Beach.

270-0025.

A FRAGILE TOMORROW These South Carolina folk-rockers perform at 7 p.m. on May 18 at Three Layers Cafe, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

NEON TREES, THE LIMOUSINES, EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Utah-based alt-rockers Neon Trees perform at 8 p.m. on May 18 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $15.

246-2473.

COCO MONTOYA This blues guitar maestro performs at 9:30 p.m. on May 18 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Tickets are $15.

247-6636.

NEW SOUTH PLAYERS The Alive After Five series presents this soul act at 5 p.m. on May 19 at The Markets at St. Johns Town Center, 4850 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville. 998-7156.

THIRD DAY, TENTH AVENUE NORTH, TREVOR MORGAN These faith-based rockers play at 7 p.m. on May 19 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $24 and $75. 630-3900.

OUT OF HAND These local rockers perform at 8 p.m. on May 19 at The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. 246-0611.

THE LOVE LANGUAGE, LIGHTHOUSE MUSIC, BEST OF SYNTHIA Indie rock kicks off at 8 p.m. on May 19 at CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Admission is $8. 460-9311.

JOHN EMIL Singer-songwriter Emil performs at 8 p.m. on May 19 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach.

277-8010.

BLISTUR These local rockers pop on stage at 8 p.m. on May 19

at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Ste. 2, Jacksonville.

645-5162.

RONNDA CADLE, LAUREN FINCHAM The original music kicks off at 8:30 p.m. on May 19 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $11. 399-1740.

FISH OUT OF WATER Music in the Courtyard presents this acoustic-driven group at 7 p.m. on May 20 at 200 First St., Neptune Beach. 241-1026.

ROBBIE ECCLES This singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. on May 20 at Three Layers Cafe, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791 THE DEFTONES, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, LE BUTCHERETTES Prog metalheads Deftones perform at 7 p.m. on May 20 at Plush, 845 University Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $26.

734-1845.

THE ULTIMATE DOO WOP SHOW with THE DRIFTERS featuring CHARLIE THOMAS, THE FLAMINGOS featuring TERRY JOHNSON, JAY SIEGEL & THE TOKENS, JAY TRAYNOR, THE MYSTICS, BARBARA LEWIS, ROCKIN’ ROBIN’S RHYTHM KINGS The doo-wop and ’50s oldies kick off at 8 p.m. on May 20 at the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $51-$91. 630-3900.

YANKEE SLICKERS These local Southern rock heads perform at 8 p.m. on May 20 and 21 at The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park.

246-0611.

JUSTIN FREEMAN, ALL NIGHT WOLVES This night of indie rock kicks off at 8 p.m. on May 20 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $10. 246-2473.

BITE THE BULLET BAND The local rockers play at 8 p.m. on May 20 and 21 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Ste. 2, Jacksonville. 645-5162.

SHOTGUN HARBOUR, CATTLETRUCK The modern and heavy rock start at 8 p.m. on May 20 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

MIKE CROSS North Carolina singer-songwriter Cross performs at 8 p.m. on May 20 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $16. 399-1740.

YONRICO SCOTT This longtime Derek Trucks Band drummer performs at 9:30 p.m. on May 20 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St.,

Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

LINCOLNVILLE STREET FAIR with St. Augustine School of Performing Arts, BILLY BUCHANAN, SALTWATER COWGIRLS, LAUREL LEE & THE ESCAPEES, CHELSEA SADDLER, LONESOME BERT & THE SKINNY LIZARDS, THE MIKE BERNOS BAND, CRACKER THE BOX, FATS LEWIS & THE BLUES PROJECT BAND with DOUG CARNS This inaugural music event features live music from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on May 21 at St. Benedict’s Field, located on Martin Luther King Avenue, St. Augustine. 333-0539.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Caitlin Nicole Eadie performs at 10:30 a.m., Larry Mangum at 11:45 a.m. and Bruce Hamilton at 2:30 p.m. on May 21 at Riverside Arts Market, under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. 554-6865.

PSYCHOSTICK, GHOST COUNCIL, BOO CLAN, DAY IN DAY OUT, ANOTHER WAY OF LIFE, RUNNING RAMPANT This night of heavy rock and punk kicks off at 7 p.m. on May 21 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

TOM GOSS Singer-songwriter Goss performs at 7 p.m. on May 21 at Three Layers Cafe, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791 CAGE THE ELEPHANT, O’BROTHER The indie rockers play at 7 p.m. on May 21 at Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk Concert Hall, 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville.

Advance tickets are $25; $20 at the door. 356-1110.

THE INFIRMARY, DESTRY, COMMINIPAW These punk and indie bands play 8 p.m. on May 21 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

THE FRITZ These local jam band faves perform at 8 p.m. on May 21 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND, JOHN FRANK, LUNA’S VIEW The DMB worship beings at 8 p.m. on May 21 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $10. 246-2473.

LARRY MANGUM’S SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE with JOE and KATIE WALLER, LEAH and DAWN MORSE This evening of original music begins at 8 p.m. on May 21 at European Street CafÊ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $10.50. 399-1740.

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POLKADOT CADAVER May 26, Brewster’s Pit GOLIATH FLORES JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL with HERBIE HANCOCK, This multi-instrumentalist performs at 1 p.m. on May 22 at NATALIE COLE, GEORGE DUKE, McCOY TYNER, GARY Three Layers Cafe, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

BARTZ, MARCUS MILLER May 26-29, Downtown Jacksonville FASTER PUSSYCAT, BROKEN TRUST, DAILISS, TAPROOT May 27, Brewster’s Pit CUPID’S ALLEY, AMERICAN ALLEY MUSHROOMHEAD, HED PE May 27, Plush L.A. glam heads Faster Pussycat play at 4 p.m. on May 22 at SIDEREAL, CRAZY CARLS, TASTE BUDS May 27, Freebird Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are Live $10. 223-9850.

BONNIE PRINCE BILLY & THE CAIRO GANG May 27, Push MINUS THE BEAR, SKYSAW, THE CONSTELLATIONS Push Salon Prog poppers Minus the Bear perform at 8 p.m. on May 22 FUSEBOX FUNK, NATE HOLLEY May 28, Mojo Kitchen at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $15.

YOUNG BUCK May 28, Brewster’s Pit 246-2473.

FACE TO FACE, STRUNG OUT May 30, Freebird Live KARL W. DAVIS & JIM BARCARO DANCELL June 3, Freebird Live The jam bands play at 8 p.m. on May 22 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 MUSIC CITY HIT-MAKERS June 3, T-U Center’s Moran Theater N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

JIMMY THACKERY June 3, Mojo Kitchen BRIAN OLIVE WITCHAVEN, BLOODCRAFT, HALLELUJAH, VOMIKAUST, Retro rocker Olive performs 8 p.m. on May 22 at Jack Rabbits, REMAINS June 4, Lomax Lodge 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8.

NONPOINT June 4, Brewster’s Pit 398-7496.

VAINS OF JENNA June 11, Brewster’s Pit THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, SCALE THE SUMMIT, JUNIP June 13, Underbelly THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE SOL DRIVEN TRAIN June 16, Mojo Kitchen The alt-rock kicks off at 6 p.m. on May 23 at Brewster’s Pit, KEITH URBAN June 17, Veterans Memorial Arena 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

KYMYSTRY, ROSCO CAINE June 18, Freebird Live OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW MILE TRAIN, ROCCO BLU June 18, Mojo Kitchen This country act rolls their “Wagon Wheel� into town at 7 p.m.

OTEP, BLACK GUARD, SISTER SIN, DYSTROPHY, ONE-EYED on May 23 at Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk Concert Hall, 2 DOLL June 24, Brewster’s Pit Independent Drive, Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $20; $30 YELLOWCARD, RUNNER RUNNER June 25, Mavericks Rock for upstairs. 356-1110.

N’ Honky Tonk Concert Hall JACKSON BROWNE ZACH DEPUTY June 25, Freebird Live Legendary songwriter Browne performs at 8 p.m. on May 24 APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION (Guns N Roses tribute) July at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets 1, Freebird Live range from $41-$66. 355-2787.

COREY SMITH July 2, Freebird Live VAMPIRATES PSYCHEDELIC FURS July 3, Freebird Live Fiendish punks Vampirates perform at 8 p.m. on May 24 at CHRIS THOMAS KING July 16, Mojo Kitchen Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St., Jacksonville. Admission is $3.

WIZ KHALIFA July 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre 798-8222.

WE THE KINGS, SUMMER SET July 22, Freebird Live ROBERT LESTER FOLSOM TRIBAL SEEDS, SEEDLESS July 23, Freebird Live promise benefit sUpport for&Action This local psych legendof performs at 8 p.m. at May 24 at Dos FURTHUR featuringAsk BOB WEIR PHIL LESH July 30, Gatos, 123 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. 354-0666.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre DONAVON FRANKENREITER July 30, Freebird Live SELENA GOMEZ & THE SCENE, ALLSTAR WEEKEND July 31, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CLUTCH, MAYLENE & THE SONS OF DISASTER TOUR May ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION, JERRY DOUGLASS 26, Freebird Live Aug. 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre

MATISYAHU Aug. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DELBERT McCLINTON Sept. 10, The Florida Theatre TAYLOR SWIFT Nov. 11, Veterans Memorial Arena

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BEECH STREET GRILL, 801 Beech St., 277-3662 John Springer every Fri. & Sat., every other Thur. Barry Randolph every Sun. CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Sean McCarthy on May 22. Live music in the courtyard at 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., at 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 John Emil on May 19. Yonrico Scott (Derek Trucks Band) on May 20. The Fritz on May 21. Karl W. Davis & Jim Barcaro on May 22 GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend INDIGO ALLEY, 316 Centre St., 261-7222 Dan Voll & the Alley Cats at 8 p.m. every Sat. Frankie’s Jazz Jam at 7:30 p.m. every Tue. Open mic at 7 p.m. every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll from 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. The Turner London Band at 8:30 p.m. every Thur., Fri. & Sat. THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELD’S, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 BSP Unplugged every Tue. Wes Cobb every Wed. DJ Heavy Hess in Sheffield’s, Hupp & Rob in Palace every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Miguel Alvarez in Sheffield’s every Fri. DJ Heavy Hess in Sheffield’s every Sat. BSP Unplugged every Sun. Cason every Mon. All shows at 9:30 p.m.

PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross from 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SEABREEZE SPORTS BAR, 2707 Sadler Rd., 277-2300 Karaoke with Daddy’O every Wed. DJ Roc at 9 p.m. every Fri., Produced jw every Checked 10 p.m.-2bya.m.

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AJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR & GRILLE, 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060 DJ Sheryl every Thur., Fri. & Sat. DJ Mike every Tue. & Wed. Karaoke every Thur.

MEEHANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TAVERN, 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5, 551-7076 Karaoke every Wed. Live music every Fri. MVPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 The Deftones, Dillinger Escape Plan and Le Butcherettes on May 20. DJ Massive spins top 40 in Rain every Wed., DJs spin Latin every Fri.; house & techno in Z-Bar every Fri. TONINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Yonrico Scott performs at 9:30 p.m. on May 20 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. This longtime Derek Trucks Band drummer has also performed with other musical luminaries like Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Stitt, Phil Lesh and Outkast. 277-8010.

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 Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEW YORK PIZZA & RESTAURANT, 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 322-7051 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri.

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every Wed. DJ Wes Reed spins every Thur. DJ Jade spins old wave & â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s retro, SilverStar spins hip hop every Fri. DJ Wes Reed spins â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. BILLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 The So & Sos at 5:30 p.m. on May 19. The Bush Doctors at 6 p.m. on May 20. Fish Out of Water at 5:30 p.m. on May 21. Incognito at noon, Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves Band at 4:30 p.m. on May 22 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 May 17. Mark Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quinn on May 18. Alex Seier on May 19. Soulo Lyons on May 20. Darren Corlew on May 21.

Caliborne Shepherd on May 22. Live music every Thur.-Sun. CASA MARINA, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Johnston Duo on May 18. Derryck Lawrence Project on May 25 COPPER TOP, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-4776 Woody & the Peckers on May 19. Not Unheard on May 20. Toots Lorraine & the Traffic on May 21. The Chosen Ones on May 22. Karaoke with Billy McMahan from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. THE COURTYARD, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Fish Out of Water at 7 p.m. on May 20. Live music every Fri. CULHANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Indigo Blu on May 17. Gates of Eden at 7:30 p.m. on May 20. Karaoke at 10 p.m. on May 21. Live music every weekend DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL, 311 Third St. N., 853-5004 Chillakaya on May 20. Love Chunk on May 21. Sugar Bear on May 22. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Reggae every Sun. Karaoke every Mon. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Grandpaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cough Medicine on May 19. Live music every Thur.

EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001 Evans Acoustic Trio on May 19. Hoffmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Voodoo on May 22 FIONN MACCOOLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB, 333 First St. N., 242-9499 Live music every Tue.-Sun. FLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Neon Trees, The Limousines and Eastern Conference Champions on May 18. Justin Freeman and All Night Wolves at 8 p.m. on May 20.

Dave Matthews Tribute Band and Lunaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s View on May 21. Minus The Bear, Skysaw and The Constellations on May 22. Clutch, Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster and Groundscare on May 26 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Live music at 9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. LYNCHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 & Karaoke every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon.

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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 Fritz on May 17. Three the Band on May 18. Wits End on May 19. Mile Train on May 20. Paul Lundgren Band on May 21.

Bread & Butter on May 25. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur.

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 Coco Montoya on May 18. Fusebox Funk & Nate Holley on May 28 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 May 20. Jacksonville English Salsa Trio on May 21 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 Will Pearsall on May 18. Bread & Butter on May 19.

Boogie Freaks on May 20 & 21. The Story Tellers on May 22.

Live music every Wed.-Sun. RITZ LOUNGE, 139 Third Ave. N., 246-2255 DJ Jenn Azana every Wed.-Sat. DJ Ibay every Sun. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Billy & Trevor on May 18. Supernatural Duo on May 19. No Clu on May 20 & 21. Skip Towne on May 22. Billy Bowers on May 23. Buck Smith on May 25. Live music every Wed.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN

BURRO BAGS, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 The Subliminator on May 24. DJ Tin Man spins reggae and dub

every Tue. Devin Balara, Jack Diablo & Carrie Location every Thur. Live music every Fri. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Country Sunday with Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun. DJ Chef Rocc spins hip hop, indie & soul every Buttery Ass Sun. 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. DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 Robert Lester Folsom on May 24. DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones spins rock, rockabilly & roots every Wed. DJ Scandalous spins every Sat. DJ Randall spins for Karaoke every Mon. THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Driven at 7 p.m. on May 20. Rock N Rollerbilly Fest with Atomic Boogie, Eric Fury & the Burners, The 77-D’s and DJ Rockin’ Bones from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. on May 21 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 Cage the Elephant and O’Brother at 7 p.m. on May 21. Old Crow Medicine Show at 7 p.m. on May 23.

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 DiBella & Lawrence Buckner every Wed. & Fri. 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 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins for ladies’ nite every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 406 Old Hard Rd., Ste. 106, 213-7779 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Country Night with Grandpa’s Cough Medicine at 8 p.m. on May 19.

Elaine at 5 p.m., live music at 9:30 p.m. on May 20. Gary Stewart at 5 p.m., Neurotic Butterfly at 9:30 p.m. on May 21.

Reggae SWAT Team on the deck at 5 p.m. on May 22. DJ BG every Mon.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Psychostick, Ghost Council, Boo Clan, Day In Day Out, Another Way Of Life and Running Rampant on May 21. Faster Pussycat, Broken Trust, Dailiss, Cupid’s Alley, American Alley on May 22.

The Human Abstract, Scale The Summit, This Or The Apocalypse on May 23 BREWSTER’S PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Throwback Tue. ’70s, ’80s & top 40. Open mic with CBH every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Randal & live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. A DJ spins every Mon. BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Sat. Brucci’s Live open mic with Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILLE, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Blistur at 8 p.m. on May 19. Bite The Bullet at 8 p.m. on May 20 & 21. Karaoke every Tue. DJ Kevin for ladies nite every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Jack at 9 p.m. every Sun. Live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Big Engine at 7:30 p.m. on May 19.

Spectra at 8:30 p.m. on May 20. Billy Mac at 8:30 p.m. on May 21. 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 on May 17. Evan P on May 18. Acoustic with Bert on May 19. Open mic on May 23. Brian Ripper on May 24

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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 Out Of Hand on May 19. Yankee Slickers at 8 p.m. on May 20 & 21.

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.

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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.

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Birds of a Feather: Old Crow Medicine Show perform on May 23 at 7 p.m. at Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk Concert Hall, 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $20; $30 for upstairs. These Americana faves are known for playing pre-WWII tunes and originals. 356-1110.

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DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Mad Dog at 6 p.m. on May 18. Karaoke at 8 p.m. on May 19. Garage Band open mic & jam on May 20.

Blues Lightning at 8:30 p.m. on May 21. Live music jam at 4 p.m. on May 22

PONTE VEDRA

AQUA GRILL, 950 Sawgrass Village Dr., 285-3017 Moirai Vibe Reggae on May 22. Brian Green on May 29 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 Alex Seier at 8 p.m. on May 20. Buck Smith on May 21. Pili Pili at 4 p.m. on May 22 URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 High Tides of Jazz at 7:30 p.m. on May 19. Evans Bros. at 7:30 p.m. on May 20.

Barrett Jockers & His Band on May 21. Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker at 6 p.m. every Wed.

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 DJ Dots every Tue. Milan da Tin Man every Wed. DJ Christian every Sat. DJ Spencer every Sun. DJ Luminous every Mon. METRO, 2929 Plum St., 388-8719 DJ Chadpole every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke with KJ Rob every Sun., Mon. & Tue. MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ, 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551 Bluegrass Nite every Fri. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Seabird, Bellarive, The Tell Tale Heart and Adam Sams at 7:30 p.m. on May 21. Corey Kilgannon, Lights of Evening, The Perfect Measure and Saving Daisy on May 27 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 Will Pearsall on May 19. Those Guys on May 20 & 21 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 May 17. Rusty Menshouse at 6:30 p.m. on May 18. JK Wayne at 8:30 p.m. on May 20.

Pickled Beats at 8:30 p.m. on May 21. Karaoke at 8 p.m. on May 22. Live music every Fri. & Sat. THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on May 20 & 21. Jukebox nite

on May 22. Open mic night with Christi Harris at 8:30 p.m. on May 23 CAFE ALCAZAR, 25 Granada St., 825-9948 Live music daily CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 The Love Language, Lighthouse Music and Best of Synthia on May 19 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg at 7 p.m. on May 20. Mid-Life Crisis at 7 p.m. on May 21. Vinny Jacobs at 2 p.m. on May 22 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 De Lions of Jah from 3-7 p.m. on May 22. 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. 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 Chubby McG at 6 p.m. on May 18 & 25. Dewey & Rita at 6 p.m. on May 19. Alex & Jim at 7 p.m. on May 20. Katherine Archer at 7 p.m. on May 21. The Mood at 4 p.m. on May 22 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 Diane Ward & Jack Shawde at 9 p.m. on May 20 & 21. Katherine Archer at 1 p.m. on May 22. 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 OASIS, 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., 471-3424 Alphonzo Horne at 5:30 p.m. on May 20. Pam Affronti at 5:30 p.m. on May 21 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 Lil Blaze & DJ Alex hosts Karaoke every Mon.

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 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 Kurt Lanham Band on May 18. Charlie Walker on May 19. Nate Holley on May 20. Wes Cobb on May 21. Jay Ivey on May 25. 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 Caliente at 7 p.m. on May 17. Leonard Brothers at 9 p.m. on May 19; 7:30 p.m. on May 20. Micah & the Reason at 7:30 p.m. on May 21 URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 Josh Thompson at 7 p.m. on May 18. Alive After Five with Liquid Pleasure on May 19. Down Theory every Mon. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Cowford County Band on May 19. Swerved on May 20. Little Green Men on May 21. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Mon.

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 Bob Reynolds, Scott Giddens and Justin Varnes at 8 p.m. on May 17. Ronnda Cadle and Lauren Fincham at 8:30 p.m. on May 19. 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 Shotgun Harbour and Cattletruck on May 20. The Infirmary, Destry and Comminipaw at 8 p.m. on May 21. Brian Olive on May 22 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 Mike Cross at 8 p.m. on May 20. Larry Mangum’s Songwriters’ Circle with Joe & Katie Waller and Leah & Dawn Morse at 8 p.m. on May 21 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Nate Holley and DJ Jun Bug on May 19. Sugar Bear and Josh Frazetta on May 21. Open mic every Wed. Whyte Python every Flashback Fri. 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 Mile Train at 3 p.m. on May 21. Alex Affronti at 3 p.m. on May 22 FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Big Engine every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Crow’s Foot, Talk Sick Earth at 10:30 p.m. on May 17. Vampirates on May 24 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 A Fragile Tomorrow at 7 p.m. on May 18. Robbie Eccles at 7 p.m. on May 20. Goliath Flores at 1 p.m. on May 22 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic at 8 p.m. every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music at 8 p.m. every Sat.

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The Artist Formerly Known as Johnny Bravo: Barry Williams stars as Oscar Madison in Alhambra Theatre & Dining’s production of “The Odd Couple.”

Against the ’70s

TV icon Barry Williams traces his path from “The Brady Bunch” to Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” BARRY WILLIAMS IN THE ODD COUPLE Wednesday, May 25 at 8 p.m.

Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Tickets range from $42-$49 The production is staged through June 20 641-1212

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he man doesn’t need an introduction. Well, maybe. If I say Barry Williams, you may or may not know who I’m talking about. But if I say Greg Brady, everyone from here to Timbuktu will recognize the name.

Now in his 50s, Greg, aka Barry, has moved on from the Bunch. After the show dissolved in 1974, Williams turned his talents to the theater, touring with productions of “West Side Story” and “The Sound of Music,”

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F.W.: Is working on the stage different from working on television?

B.W.: Well, what I do is work with energy.

There is a greater opportunity to do that in theater. You have the energy of the evening, the energy of the crowd, the actors you’re working with. I find it to be more satisfying as an actor.

F.W.: Did you do a TV movie in Northeast Florida?

B.W.: Yes. It was called “Summertime Switch.”

You’d have to Google it to see what it was about. Something about a poor kid going to rich-kid camp, and a rich kid going to poorkid camp.

F.W.: Any lasting impressions of Jacksonville?

B.W.: I remember they were building the

FolioWeekly There are three main questions I get: Did we and do we

get along? Did I sleep with my TV mom? What happened to Tiger? And the answers to those questions are: No, Yes, Dead — in no particular order.

among others. He’s done everything from soap operas to movie cameos to spoofs of Eminem songs (“The Real Greg Brady,” natch). Now Williams is primed to play scalawag Oscar Madison in Neil Simon’s classic, “The Odd Couple,” rolling into town on May 25 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining.

Williams recently took some time out of his day to talk about his upcoming role, working the stage and what happened to the Brady’s beloved hound, Tiger.

Folio Weekly: How did this role come about for you?

Barry Williams: Well, actually, we used to shoot “The Brady Bunch” next door to “The Odd Couple” [set]. For a while, we shared the same crew. I was a fan of the show.

F.W.: Did you ever imagine you’d one day be in “The Odd Couple” all these years later?

B.W.: Yes, actually. I knew that I would. I am a big fan of Neil Simon’s work, and I knew one day I would do it when it would be age-appropriate.

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F.W.: What do you like about portraying the character of Oscar?

B.W.: He is loose, irresponsible, he shoots from the hip. But he has a big heart as well. He is a gambling, drinking, fun character.

football stadium. It was cool to see that in its formative stage.

F.W.: I would be remiss and, furthermore, fired, if I did not ask “Brady Bunch” questions.

B.W.: I can understand that.

F.W.: You are Greg Brady for life, aren’t you?

B.W.: Yes, but I have some numbers for you.

Every episode of “The Brady Bunch” [119] has been on 221,000 times each. It’s aired in 142 different countries. There were five different series made out of it and nine reunions, going into the new millennium. So we [accomplished] something special. I have an 8-year-old son, and the kids in his class all know “The Brady Bunch.” When cable hit, our show went into a kind of syndication no show had ever seen before. It’s multi-generational now.

F.W.: I’m betting that every time you step out the door, someone says something about that blended family. What do you get asked most often?

B.W.: There are three main questions I get: Did we and do we get along? Did I sleep with my TV mom? What happened to Tiger? And the answers to those questions are: No, Yes, Dead — in no particular order.

Danny Kelly themail@folioweekly.com

PERFORMANCE

THE DAY THEY SHOT JOHN LENNON A Classic Theatre presents James McLure’s story, about people brought together to mourn the late Beatle’s death, at 7:30 p.m. on May 19-21, 26-28 at Flagler College’s Gamache-Koger Theatre, 50 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $20; $18 for seniors, $10 for students. 829-5807.

MUCH ADO ABOUT STORIES Tale Tellers of St. Augustine hold this storytelling at 7:30 p.m. on May 17 at Ft. Menendez, Old Florida Museum, 259 San Marco Ave. Admission is $10.

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JACKSONVILLE BALLET THEATRE This local dance troupe performs excerpts from “Sleeping Beauty” at 7 p.m. on May 21 at University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878.

MODERN DANCE PERFORMANCE Braided Light Dance Project performs its latest piece, “re•place,” at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. on May 20 and 21 at Tools for a Time, 11291 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville. Tickets are $20; $15 for seniors, military and students. 351-6683.

THE IMAGINATION MOVERS Disney’s Emmy Award-winning rock band for kids performs at 4 and 7 p.m. on May 19 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $25 and $35. 355-2787.

DIVIDING THE ESTATE Players by the Sea presents Horton Foote’s story of a dysfunctional Texas oil clan at 8 p.m. on May 19, 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. on May 22 at 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach. Tickets are $20; $17 for students, seniors and military. 249-0289.

BOOKSTORE ABET presents this musical comedy at 8 p.m. on May 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. on May 22 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. Tickets are $20. 249-7177.

THE GOOD DOCTOR Neil Simon’s comedic tribute to Russian playwright Anton Chekhov is staged at 7:30 p.m. on May 19, 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. on May 22 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25; $22 for seniors; $20 for military and students. 825-1164.

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Alhambra Theatre & Dining stages the raucous Western musical at 8 p.m. on May 17-21, at 1:15 p.m. on May 19 and 21 and 2 p.m. on May 22 at 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $45 and $49.

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THOMAS & FRIENDS LIVE! ON STAGE This popular children’s character and pals leave the station at 3 and 6 p.m. on May 21 at the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $23.50$43.50. 632-3373.

MAD COWFORD IMPROV This local comedy troupe performs at 8:15 p.m. on May 20 at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Jacksonville. 860-5451.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

LECTURE BY CUMMER CURATOR The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens’ curator Holly Keris discusses the museum’s current rare porcelains collection at 6:30 p.m. on May 17 at Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra. 273-0495.

ACTING FOR CAMERA The Jacksonville Film Festival holds a workshop for cinematic acting, led by filmmaker John A. Gallagher, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 21 and 22 at WJCT, 100 Festival Park Ave., Jacksonville. The fee is $400.

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DANCE INSTRUCTION Braided Light Dance Project offers adult intermediate ballet classes from 6:15-7:45 p.m. every Wed. and from 1-2:30 p.m. every Sat. at Barbara Thompson School of Dance, 8595 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Each class is $10. 997-0002.

INDIE FILM OPEN CASTING CALL Director Frank B. Goodin II seeks male and female actors of all ethnicities (ages 18-23) for his latest film, “Miracle Seven,” at auditions held on May 17, 19, 23, 24 and 26. For an appointment, call 416-5438. atiyagood@gmail.com DASOTA SEEKS ACTORS FOR STUDENT FILM The Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Cinematic Arts Department seeks two female actors for lead roles in an upcoming student film production. The characters are a 23-year-old “Joan Jett”type rocker and a 19-year-old country girl. Musical skills a plus. 346-5620, ext. 154; 742-4908.

CALL TO ARTISTS The Art Center seeks artists for its City Sounds Juried Show to coincide with 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. Entry fee is $20 for up to three entries; $25 for non-members. tacjacksonville.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 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

AN EVENING OF CABARET MUSIC Sarah Boone performs “Songs at the Crossroads” at 7:30 p.m. on May 19 at Friday Musicale, 631 Oak St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $55; $50 for Theatre Jacksonville members, which includes a light supper and wine. Proceeds benefit Theatre Jacksonville. 396-4425.

AMELIA ISLAND TANGO ORCHESTRA The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents this group performing “Latino Romantica: Sizzling and Passionate Dance Music of Latin America” at 7:30 p.m. on May 20 at Amelia Community Theatre, 209 Cedar St. Tickets are $35. 261-1995. aicmf.com HUNGARIAN FUSION Roger Nierenberg conducts the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in a concert of works by Liszt, Bartók and Kodály at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on May 20 at the Times-Union Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $22-$35.

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McDUFFIE CENTER SHOWCASE The AICMF presents young artists from Mercer University’s McDuffie Center for Strings at 11 a.m. on May 21 at Historic Nassau County Courthouse, 416 Centre St., Fernandina Beach. 261-1995.

STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR First Coast Wind Ensemble performs a patriotic concert commemmorating Armed Forces Day at 4 p.m. on May 21 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive. 353-1188.

THE FOUR TOPS, JAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Starry Nights at Met Park present the acclaimed Motown group in performance with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on May 21 at Metro Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $20 and $50. 354-5547.

VOCAL CONCERT Countertenor Hector Gonzalez performs at 10:45 a.m. on May 22 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. 355-7584.

SPLENDOR IN THE BRASS The AICMF presents the Air National Guard Band of the South at 2 p.m. on May 22 at Amelia Park Pavilion, on 14th Street at the corner of Park Avenue and Park Lane, Fernandina Beach. 261-1995.

BIG ORANGE CHORUS SPRING SHOW This popular local chorale group is joined by vocal quartets “Main Street” and “Live Out Loud” at 3 and 7:30 p.m. on May 22 at FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $25. 287-1896.

BRASS ANNIVERSARY DINNER This Symphony booster club holds its 20th annual dinner featuring a live performance

by The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra as well as a silent auction at 6 p.m. on May 22 at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. For tickets and information, call 543-7717.

CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD The Chamber Music Society of the Good Shepherd performs works by Vivaldi, Bach and Handel at 6 p.m. on May 22 at 1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville. 387-5691.

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

ART WALKS & FESTIVALS

“ARTI-GRAS” FUNDRAISER This evening of New Orleansthemed dining, music and entertainment, art exhibits and silent and live auctions, is held from 7-11 p.m. on May 21 at 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra. Tickets are $100; $75 for members. Proceeds benefit The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach children’s educational programs. 280-0614.

JACKSONVILLE AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL The JAACAF present this festival of music, arts and crafts vendors, foods and kid’s activities from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on May 21 at A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park, 1069 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. africanamericanculturalartsfestival.com NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, from 5-9 p.m., on the third Thur. of each month at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. For a list of participating galleries, call 249-2222.

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts & crafts and local produce are offered every Fri. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive. 353-1188.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The Arts Market is held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville and features local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market. Admission is free. 554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com

MUSEUMS

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER 413 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657. A book signing and discussion by author Joe Overby is held at 5 p.m. on May 20.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. The exhibit, Ralph H. and Constance I. Wark Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain, is on display through Aug. 14. “The Cummer Legacy” runs through

May 22. “Art Adventures” lets children ages 6-12 explore the galleries and create their own art from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on May 21. The cost per child is $15; $10 for members. “Mrs. Cummer’s Legacy” is on display through May 23. The restored Tudor Room gallery is open through Dec. 31.

CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. Andy Warhol’s 1965 film, “Poor Little Rich Girl,” is screened at 7 p.m. on May 19.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. The show “Spiritualism,” featuring manuscripts of Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is on display through Aug. 27.

Overstreet Ducasse’s “Mixed Media” is on display through July 28. The permanent collection features a variety of rare manuscripts. Open Tue.Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville presents photographer and author Gary MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY Monroe with a lecture and book-signing on Florida’s Visionary Artists on May 19 ART JACKSONVILLE at 7 p.m. at the museum’s MOCA Theater, 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. Monroe 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, has spent decades chronicling the work of the self-taught, outsider artists of the 366-6911. The HEAL Butterfly Sunshine State (pictured, work by sculptor O.L. Samuels). Admission of $8; $5 for Project offers the opportunity seniors, military and students includes lecture. 366-6911. for autistic children (ages 5-18) and their families to create sculpture with artist Jesse Nolan from 9:30-11:30 Walker and George Peters of Airworks Studios is on display a.m. on May 21. Class fee is $5 per family. Gary Monroe through June. Commissioned work by the pair is shown in discusses “Florida’s Visionary Artists” at 7 p.m. on May 19.

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Christina West’s exhibit, “What a Doll: The Human Object as INDIGO ALLEY WINE BAR 316 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7222. Painter Paul Maley is the featured artist Toy,” opens on May 19 and runs through Aug. 28. “Stranger through June. in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster” runs JAXPORT GALLERY 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, through Aug. 28. Family Fun Free Day is held from noon-4 357-3052. The latest works by photographer Kirk p.m. every Sun. Open Tue.-Sun. mocajacksonville.org Chamberlain and painter Anthony Whiting are on display RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, through May. 632-5555.. The exhibit “Through Our Eyes” runs through May NULLSPACE 108 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, 716-4202.

21. “Lift Ev’ry Voice in LaVilla,” an exhibit of African-American “Sequence Variations — New Work by Mark Estlund” is on history in Jacksonville, is on permanent display. Admission display through June 3. is $6 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors. Open P.A.ST.A FINE ARTS GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Tue.-Sun. Augustine, 824-0251. John Thompson’s “Alice in Wonderland” or “Alice Meets Biker World” exhibit, “Down the Rabbit Hole,” is on display through May. ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic SALTWATER GALLERY 81 King St., St. Augustine, 669-5099.

Beach, 247-5828. Watercolorist Lois Newman’s latest works Designer Jason Fort’s exhibit, “Deviations — A Focus on are on display through June 10.

Chaos,” runs through May. ANCHOR BOUTIQUE 210 Saint George Street, C2, St. SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 E. White St., St. Augustine, Augustine, 808-7078. Nickcommoditie is the featured artist 827-9997. Eclectic works by Steve Marrazzo are featured. through May. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 100 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, ARCHWAY GALLERY & FRAMING 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 2, 553-6361. Painter Robert Leedy is the featured artist Atlantic Beach, 249-2222. Vicky Lennon is the featured artist for May. from 5-9 p.m. on May 19 for North Beaches Art Walk.

SOUTH GALLERY FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE GALLERY 31 W. Adams St., Blvd., Jacksonville, 646-2023. “Ann Holloway Williams: Jacksonville, 355-1757. Susanne Schenke is the featured A Celebration of Joy & Color, 1926-2010,” is on display artist for May. through June 23.

TAC II 229 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. The fourth STELLERS GALLERY AT PONTE VEDRA 240 A1A N., Ste. 13, annual Children’s Juried Art Show, “Wishes and Dreams,” is Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-6065. Works by Dennis Campay are displayed through May 28. featured through May. AVONDALE ARTWORKS 3568 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville.

384-8797. Ben’h Usry’s exhibit, “Water Days,” is on display This co-op space features works by Mary St. Germain, Tony through May. The show is a tribute inspired in part by the Wood, Terese Muller, Robert Leedy, Paul Ladnier, Joyce aftermath of the BP oil spill.

Gabiou and Doug Eng. BEE GALLERY AND STUDIO The Jacksonville Landing, 2 VAULT GALLERY 121 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 535-7252.

Independent Dr., Ste. 108, (727) 207-3013. Marty Moore is Jeff Whipple’s “Spasms in The Vault” exhibit runs through the featured artist for May. May 27.

BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY/BUTTERFIELD VILLAGE GALLERY AND FRAMING 358B Stiles Ave., GARAGE TOO 137/137-C King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, Orange Park. 264-7151. The Society of Mixed Media Artists’ 829-0078. Glass sculptor James Stanford’s display, “Cave juried show, “Small Works-Small Treasures,” runs through Paintings of the 21st Century,” runs through June 1.

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CAMPUS GALLERY FSCJ North Campus, Rm. C-122, 4501 WATERWHEEL ART GALLERY 5047 First Coast Highway, Capper Road, Jacksonville, 632-3310. Sara Ebrahimi’s Fernandina Beach, 261-2535. Watercolorist Sue Farrior exhibit, “Dance of Color,” runs through May 24.

Harden’s works are displayed through May. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 W.B. TATTER STUDIO GALLERY 76 A San Marco Ave., St. Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. Sculptor Jenny Augustine, 823-9263. Works by Val Lucas are featured K. Hager’s installation, “Rust and Satin,” is displayed through through May. May 24.

WOMEN’S CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE 5644 Colcord Ave., FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, Jacksonville, 389-7749. The exhibit “Lasting Impressions” 241-6928. The exhibit “Artistic Metal — Sculpture and runs through July.

Jewelry” is featured from 5-9 p.m. on May 19 during North Beaches Art Walk and is on display through May 23.

For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To GALLERY L Modis Bldg., 2nd floor, 1 Independent Drive, list your event, send time, date, location (street address, city), Jacksonville. 731-4971. The Jacksonville Watercolor admission price and contact number to print to Dan Brown, Society’s “Spring Show” is on display through June 4.

9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan dbrown@folioweekly.com. JPEGs must be at least 3”x5”, 300 Park Road, 741-3546. A collection of art kites by Melanie dpi to be considered for publication.

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red Williamson is super-scary. If you’ve seen him in any number of his cult classics (“Black Caesar,” “The Inglorious Bastards” [the ’78 WWII version], “Hell Up In Harlem”), you already know this. But have you ever played phone tag with him? The man can reach through the phone line and slam your head into your desk — if he wanted to.

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“You will never find me in a Tyler Perry film unless I am kicking his ass. No way, dog.” acting after a successful career in the AFL and NFL, à la Jim Brown. He earned his nickname “hammering” his unlucky on-field opponents.

The Hammer has produced, directed and starred in more than 100 films, an impressive feat that lays waste the careers of some better-known contemporaries. And many of his films are considered bona fide cult classics by devoted fans.

His roles in many of the ’70s “blaxploitation” films are as seminal as those of any of his celebrated peers, like Pam Grier and Jim Kelly, whom Williamson will join (along with a host of others) at the Cult Fiction Drive-In Underground Film & Cult Cinema Convention, coming to Northeast Florida on May 20, 21 and 22.

Folio Weekly recently caught up with The Hammer to ask him about being a hero, his Playgirl “reveal” and the ongoing limits to a Hollywood career.

Folio Weekly: Have you always been so scary?

The Hammer: You know, you find a way to win the game, or to make your life easier when you play the game. Intimidation works in life as well as in the field of sporting endeavors.

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F.W.: You won a Super Bowl with the Kansas

City Chiefs. Do you still have your ring?

T.H.: On my finger right now. That is the lightest part of my body. When I take it off, I look like you, dog.

F.W.: What does the term “blaxploitation” mean? The only people I see getting exploited in those flicks are the bad guys.

T.H.: Nobody really knows what that means.

The press came up with this because they had to categorize the films. These films were about heroes. We were the guys that, when the smoke cleared and the lights came on, the black guy was standing and all the white guys were dead.

The press had to distinguish between the films we were making and the ones everyone else made. It never meant anything to me. Nobody was being exploited. Black actors were heroes; the fans loved it.

F.W.: You’re in town for the Cult Fiction Convention. What are these conventions like for you?

T.H.: I just come to let people see how good I look in person. There is no deterioration in The Hammer from the ’70s till now.

F.W.: You posed for Playgirl magazine in the ’70s. Any regrets?

T.H.: My spread in Playgirl was an answer to Burt Reynolds’ centerfold for Cosmopolitan.

My stuff didn’t show, dog. I had a little white pussycat in front of my stuff.

F.W.: Why do you stay away from Hollywood?

T.H.: Hollywood still isn’t ready for a dominant black hero. You got the same four or five guys that they give the roles to whenever one is required. I formed my own company in 1973 because I had three rules to sustain my image: You can’t kill me, I get to win all my fights in the movie and I get the girl at the end of the movie, if I want her. Hollywood wasn’t ready for that, so I was forced to produce my own movies.

F.W.: After 100-plus films, do you feel like you don’t get the recognition you deserve?

T.H.: Without a doubt. I have never made a movie that wasn’t successful. There is no doubt I should be doing more, but Hollywood isn’t ready for the image I bring. I am careful about the roles I play. You will never find me in a Tyler Perry film unless I am kicking his ass. No way, dog.

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EVENTS OVER THE EDGE 2011 Jump off a building for a good cause (or just watch others do it) from 8:45 a.m. on May 20 at the AT&T Tower 301, 301 W. Bay St., Jacksonville. Over the Edge-NFC sends participants rappelling down the side of The AT&T Tower 301, 447 feet to the ground. overtheedge-nfc.com NEVER QUIT BEACH FEST The third annual Beach Fest kicks off with a health and fitness expo from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on ay 20 at Seawalk Pavilion, First Street at the ocean, Jax Beach, followed

by Moonlight Movie and music from the Navy Southeast Band at 6 p.m. The SEAL Challenge and surfing and fishing lessons are held at 8 a.m. on May 21, oceanfront Jax Beach. The 1-mile fun run is at 4 p.m. and the 5K and Trident triathlon are at 5 p.m. An Aloha Festival begins at 6 p.m., featuring live music and food. 469-4741. neverquitnever.com DANCIN’ IN THE STREET The 25th annual Dancin in the Street is held from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. on May 21 at Beaches Town Center, where Atlantic Boulevard meets the ocean. This year, participants try to set the world record for the “World’s Largest Hokey Pokey Dance” at 5:30 p.m. (need to beat 7,384 participants.) There’s also a kids’ zone, a climbing wall, art, food and free skin-cancer screenings. Bands performing include The Mosquitos, Fusebox Funk, Glass Camels and Amy Hendrickson & The Prime Directive. beachestowncenter.com ARMED FORCES DAY CONCERT The First Coast Wind Ensemble performs with the Navy Band Southeast, led by Musician First Class Jose Acosta USN, at 4 p.m. on May 21 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. Historical Society Director Emily Lisska shows vignettes highlighting the role of Jacksonville’s service personnel during World War II. fcwe.org ROCK N ROLLERBILLY FEST This rockin’ event is held from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. on May 21 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown.

The Jacksonville Roller Girls, Mustang Car Cruise and Show, pin-up contests, bikes, giveaways and prizes are featured.

Bands performing include Atomic Boogie, Eric Fury & the Burners, The 77-D’s and DJ Rockin’ Bones. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit Murray Hill Disabled Learning Center Nurse and Learn.

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. “Splendor in the Brass,” featuring Air National Guard of the South Brass Quintet, is held at 2 p.m. on May 22 at the Amelia Park Concert Pavilion, Fernandina Beach. Additional concert info available at aicmf.com TRAIL OF TAILS The Jacksonville Humane Society presents its third annual Trail of Tails: Fun Walk & Festival from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 21 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. Food, kids’ crafts and prizes are featured.

Proceeds benefit Humane Society programs. 725-8766. jaxhumane.org RIDING INTO HISTORY The 12th annual motorcycle charity event is held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 21 at World Golf Village, located off I-95 at exit 323, St. Augustine. Charity rides start from Ton Up, 580 College St., Jacksonville and from Harley-Davidson, 2575 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, to World Golf Village. The event features European, vintage and custom bikes. Registration is $15 for riders; $20 for passengers. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. 940-4123. wgv.com MUSTANG SHOW Hundreds of Ford Mustangs, from 1965 to the current model year, are featured from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 20 and 21 and from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 22 at River City Market Place, 13141 City Station Drive, Jacksonville. jmcmustang.net RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Caitlin Nicole Eadie, Larry Mangum and Bruce Hamilton perform on May 21 at Riverside Arts Market, held beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. The Arts Market features local and regional artists, a water taxi and a farmers market from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. Admission is free. 554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com

POLITICS & ACTIVISM ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER The ins and outs of public deliberation are presented at a

free meeting on Robert’s Rules of Order from 6-9 p.m. on May 26 at Ed Ball Building, Training Room 110, at 214 N. Hogan St., downtown. The event is free, but seating is limited. To reserve a space, call 255-8261.

AUDUBON SOCIETY Julie Wraithmell, Audubon of Florida’s director of wildlife conservation, is the featured speaker at 7 p.m. on May 23 at the South Ponte Vedra Beach Civic Association Bldg., 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. stjohnsaudubon.com CITY MEETINGS The Jacksonville City Council’s Finance Committee meets at 10 a.m. on May 17 in council chambers, First Floor, City Hall, 117 W. Duval St., downtown. The Public Health & Safety Committee meets at 2 p.m. on May 17. The City Council Seaport & Airport Special Committee meets at 4 p.m., Conference Room A, Ste. 425, City Hall. Land Use & Zoning Committee meets at 5 p.m. in chambers. 630-1404.

The 12th Annual Riding Into History Concours d’Elegance is held on May 20 and 21 at World Golf Village, 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine. This PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL two-day event features lunch and charity rides, a dinner, a bike show featuring 300-plus motorcycles and an appearance by Motorcycle Hall of St. Johns Legal Aid Office Famer Kevin Schwantz. Ticket prices vary. ridingintohistory.org. 940-8000. presents a free seminar, “Juvenile Issues, Courts and Schools,” at 4 p.m. on May 17 at p.m. on May 19 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Southeast Branch Library, 6670 Foundation. 247-006. foodiesusa.com downtown. Tickets are $30.15 and $41.40.

U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine. 827-9921.

WILD AMELIA NATURE FESTIVAL THOMAS SAVES THE DAY JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The fifth annual festival kicks off after sunset on May 20 Thomas the Tank Engine at 3 and 6 p.m. on May 21 at The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative with a picnic dinner, live bluegrass music, a kids’ mini-camp T-U Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., downtown. meets at 4 p.m. on May 19 in Eighth Floor Conference and Merlin the Owl, at Ft. Clinch State Park, 2601 Atlantic Tickets are $24.95, $35.15 and $46.65.

Room 851, Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville.

Ave., Fernandina Beach. Registration is $7, $2 for kids. The JAPAN’S CHILDREN’S DAY 630-1273. festival continues through May 22, with kids’ programs at Kids read “Suki’s Kimono” and “One Leaf Rides the Wind” Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach, as well as and create a flag craft at 10:30 a.m. on May 20 at Barnes photography classes, birding, eco expo and boat tours. A & Noble, 10280 Midtown Parkway, St. Johns Town Center. sunrise greeting is held at 6 a.m. and a sea turtle release is 928-2027. at 11 a.m. on May 22. 251-0016. wildamelia.com REAL-LIFE SUPERHEROES FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY WATER SAFETY AWARENESS Kids meet real-life SJC firefighters, police officers and The Sea Oats Chapter of the FNPS gets together at 7 p.m.

Adventure Landing offers a self-guided tour to identify first lifeguards and find out what it takes to be a local superhero on May 17 at City Hall, 2200 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach. aid areas, life jacket stations and lifeguard posts throughout at 3 p.m. on May 25 at Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Daniel Hayes, St. Johns River Water Management District, the waterpark, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Lifeguards Blvd., Ponte Vedra. 827-6950. sjcpls.org discusses “Conservation and Future Water Needs for will also demonstrate life-saving and water safety drills. For JAX ZOO Floridians.” 692-3927. fnps.org details and fees, call 246-4386.

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens hosts the U.S. Fish & Wildlife LIBERTY SHIPS Service’s Endangered Species Day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ed Trester, who was a WWII Merchant Mariner, discusses on May 20 at 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. Outreach role of the Merchant Marine during World War II at 3 p.m. on activities for kids, information booths, giveaways and a visit May 21 at Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Sea Grove from Jazoo, the Zoo mascot, in the Great Lawn are featured.

STEVE HARVEY Main St., St. Augustine Beach. 209-3735.

This event is free with regular zoo admission. 757-4463.

The comedian signs copies of his book, “Straight Talk, INTERFAITH FORUM jacksonvillezoo.org No Chaser: How to Find, Keep and Understand a Man,” All Saints Episcopal Church holds a moderated community AMELIA ARTS ACADEMY at 6 p.m. on May 20 at Barnes & Noble, 10280 Midtown interfaith forum to discuss “Promoting Peace Through Amelia Arts offers camps and summer workshops for kids Parkway, St. Johns Town Center. 928-2027.

Understanding” at 6:30 p.m. on May 19 in the church’s 4-11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, June 20-Aug. 12 at 516 THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB sanctuary, 4171 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. Email S. 10th St., Fernandina Beach. Activities include painting, Jamie Ford’s “The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” questions to KValasek@allsaintsjax.org. Admission is free. storytelling, band, clay working, global art and music. 277is discussed at 7 p.m. on May 19 at Barnes & Noble, 11112 737-8488.

1225. ameliaartsacademy.org San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, Mandarin. 886-9904.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FAIR ICE SKATING CAMPS & CLASSES Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex, 3605 Philips Highway, BOOKS PLUS Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway present Southside, offers Hockey Camp for ages 6-14, Author Gerry Clare signs copies of her real estate how-to this second annual fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on May 20 Summer Learn to Skate Camp for kids ages 6-14, and book, “Don’t Forget the Toilet Paper,” at 6:15 p.m. on at River to Sea Preserve West, 9805 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Figure Skating Academy Level for ages 8-16. Public May 17 at Books Plus, 107 Centre St., Fernandina Beach.

Marineland. Interactive educational exhibits, music and sessions are half-price while students are enrolled Children’s author Nancy Murray signs her books, “The Night speakers are featured. Admission is free. scenica1a.org in Learn to Skate & Learn to Play classes. 399-3223. the Elephants Cried” and “Gullah The Nawleans Cat,” from CHARITY DOG WASH jaxiceandsportsplex.com 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 20. 321-6180.

Native Sun Natural Foods Market host its third annual ED OFFLEY Charity Dog Wash to benefit First Coast No More Homeless Military reporter and author Offley presents his book, Pets from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 21 in the “barking lot” “Turning the Tide: How a Small Band of Allied Sailors of their Mandarin store, 10000 San Jose Blvd. All dogs are Defeated the U-Boats and Won the Battle of the Atlantic,” at welcome. Donations can be made in cash or check. Native 7 p.m. on May 17 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Sun asks that owners please stay with their pets while they STEVE HARVEY & KIRK FRANKLIN Beach. Mark Kurlansky, “World Without Fish,” appears at are groomed. 260-6950. nativesunjax.com Harvey and Franklin present the Gospel Comedy Tour 7 p.m. on May 18. Jeff Shaara, “The Final Storm: A Novel EARTH WORKS SPRING SEMINARS at 8 p.m. on May 21 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 of the War in the Pacific,” appears at 7 p.m. on May 19.

The wide variety of fish and plants for ponds and their care Randolph Blvd., downtown. Tickets are $39.50 and $48.50.

241-9026. is discussed at 10 a.m. on May 21 at Earth Works Garden ticketmaster.com Center, 12501 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 996-0712.

HAL SPARKS CANCER BENEFIT The Comedy Zone features All Stars on May 17 and 18.

Far East Brokers and Consultants opens from 7 a.m.-4 Comedian Hal Sparks (“Queer As Folk”) appears at 8 p.m. p.m. on May 19 and from 7 a.m.-noon on May 20 at 3644 on May 19, and at 8 and 10 p.m. on May 20 and 21 at 3130 Philips Highway, Jacksonville. Hundreds of half-priced items CLIFFORD VISITS Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets range from include indoor and outdoor furnishings. Cash only. Proceeds The lovable dog Clifford appears at 10 a.m. on May 21 for $15-$23. Josh Blue, “Last Comic Standing” star, is in on benefit the American Cancer Society. 391-3604.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble, 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, May 26-29. 292-4242.

ARTHRITIS BENEFIT Mandarin. 886-9904.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB A five-course wine dinner, A Night in Barcelona, is held from IMAGINATION MOVERS LIVE! Dean Schardan and Kendra Corrie appear on May 20 and 6-9 p.m. on May 24 at Ocean 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic In a Big Warehouse Tour with Choo Choo Soul at 4 and 7 21 at the Comedy Club, 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Beach. Tickets are $100; proceeds benefit the Arthritis

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Augustine. Tickets are $12. 461-8843.

LATITUDE 30 COMEDY Traci Kanaan appears on May 19 and 21 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Tickets are $10 and $13.

365-5555.

UPCOMING BILL MAHER May 27, The Florida Theatre BUDDY VALASTRO “THE CAKE BOSS” June 5, T-U Center

MARTIN LAWRENCE June 23, T-U Center FOLIO WEEKLY’S BEER FEST June 24, Morocco Shrine Auditorium

JACKSONVILLE FOODFIGHT June 9, EverBank Field KEITH URBAN June 17, Veterans Memorial Arena CATS June 17-19, Times-Union Center 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT June 17-21, The Florida Theatre ALGERIA CIRQUE DU SOLEIL June 29, Veterans Memorial Arena

JAGUARS vs. FALCONS Aug. 19, EverBank Field

NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS SAVE OUR COAST “A Call to Action: Southeast Alliance to Save Our Coast” is discussed from 10-11 a.m. on May 17 at GTM Research Reserve Marineland, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine.

823-4500.

JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Suns — 2010 Southern League Champs — play a homestand against the Birmingham Barons at 7:05 p.m. on May 19, 20 and 21 at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Games continue at 3:05 p.m. on May 22, and at 11:05 a.m. on May 23. General admission is $12.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com ROLLERGIRLS FACEOFF The First Coast Fatales rolls against the Alachua County Rollers at 7 p.m. on May 22 at Skate Station, 3461 Kori Road, Mandarin. All tickets are $10 in advance sold at brownpapertickets.com or Skate Bomb, 1365 Third St. S., Jacksonville Beach; $12 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 and the bout starts at 7 p.m. 880-7703.

TALBOT ISLANDS BEACH WALK A ranger guides a walk on the beach at 10 a.m. on May 21 and at 1 p.m. on May 22, starting at Pavilion One, Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville. The program is free with regular park admission. A ranger guides a hike at 1 p.m. on May 21 and at 10 a.m. on May 22, starting at Ribault Club, Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road.

The program is free. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org

BUSINESS SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB Republican state Rep. Charles McBurney is the featured speaker at noon on May 18 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is $20. For reservations, call 396-5559

Life Lesson B

ikers, walkers and a cheering crowd numbering in the hundreds joined the seventh annual Katie Ride For Life on Amelia Island on Saturday, April 16. Some 1,100 people participated in the one-day ride/walk, hosted by The Katie Caples Foundation and sponsored by the transplant center at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.

The ride — which ranged in distance from 6 to 100 miles, depending on a participant’s skill level — wound through nine islands, including Big Talbot, Little Talbot and Fort George. The event also featured a 5K and 10K walk that looped through Fort Clinch State Park.

The Katie Caples Foundation was started in 1998 by the family of Katie Caples, a young high

school student from Amelia Island who became an organ and tissue donor after not surviving the trauma of an automobile accident.

“We host this event in memory of Katie and the wonderful legacy she left behind,” says David Caples, Katie’s father and foundation chairman. “She was a generous child who gave many others a chance to live through her gifts of organ and donor tissue.”

The Katie Ride For Life raises funds to increase awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation and encourage others to make a positive decision about donation.

Currently, more than 110,000 Americans are on the national organ transplant waiting list, and roughly 3,500 in Florida. To find out more about the annual event, go to katierideforlife. org. To register to become an organ donor, go to donatelifeflorida.org.

For more photos from this and other events, check out the Photos link at folioweekly.com.

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CLASSES & GROUPS THE LEARNING COMMUNITY Traveler’s French class is held at 4 p.m. on May 17 at 626 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach. A financial class is held at 5:30 p.m. on May 20, followed by healthy party apps class at 2 p.m. on May 22. 430-0120. tlcnf.com FREEDOM FROM ADDICTION Buddhist teacher John Jones offers these classes at 7 p.m. on May 19 and June 2 and 16 at Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Drive, Atlantic Beach. 2228531. MeditationInJacksonville.org COMMUNITY HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUPS Bereavement Support is held every Tue., from 6:30-8 p.m., May 24-July 12 at Neviaser Educational Institute of Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville; and every Wed., from 6:30-8 p.m., May 25-July 13 at Acosta-Rua Center for Caring of Community Hospice, 5450 Ramona Blvd., Jacksonville. Support group participants must meet with a Community Hospice bereavement counselor before joining a group. To learn whether a Community Hospice therapeutic support group might be right for you, call Roxanne C. Miller, LCSW, manager of bereavement and community grief, at 407-6330.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RE-STORE The new store is located at 2745 Industry Center Road, Ste. 8, St. Augustine, just off S.R. 16, west of Four Mile Road. The store is packed with great bargains such as furniture, building materials, appliances and all kinds of household items. Proceeds benefit the building of decent, affordable homes for families in need in St. Johns County.

Open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Thur., Fri. and Sat. 829-6916.

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 staughumane.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

The 2011 Never Quit Beach Fest is a weekend of 5K races, surfing and fishing clinics, health screenings, live music and healthy foods on May 20 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 21 from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. at Sea Walk Pavilion, 11 First St. N., Jax Beach. Event prices vary. neverquitnever.com

DINING GUIDE KEY

Average Entrée Cost: $ = Less than $8 $$ = $8-$14 $$$ = $15-$22 $$$$ = $23 & up BW = Beer, Wine FB = Full Bar CM = Children’s Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner F = Folio Weekly distribution point Send changes to mdryden@folioweekly.com

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE (In Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.)

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

Award-winning wine list. FB. L, Wed.-Fri.; D, nightly; Sun. brunch. 801 Beech St. 277-3662. $$$ BEEF O’BRADY’S FAMILY SPORTS PUB F Signature wings, burgers and sandwiches. BW. TO. L & D, daily. 1916 S. 14th St. 261-0555. (For more locations, visit beefobradys.com) $$ BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks the Harbor Marina. The menu includes daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list. FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods. B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ 4750 An Italian kitchen and wine bar. Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup, clam linguini, panatela bruschetta and fresh gelatos. Dine indoors or on the terrace. FB. B, L & D, daily. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials.

Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ EIGHT Contemporary sports lounge offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Fri. & Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$ ESPAÑA RESTAURANT & TAPAS Traditional Spanish and Portuguese dishes, tapas and paella 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 restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PICANTE GRILL ROTISSERIE BAR Picante offers flavors of Peru and Latin America, served in a contemporary atmosphere.

The menu includes authentic Peruvian cebiche and homestyle empanadas. BW, CM, TO. B, L & D daily. 464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee. 310-9222. $$ PLAE In Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience.

D, nightly. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2010 winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. 491-6746. $$$$ SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT & MARINA F Dine inside or on the deck. Snow crab legs, fresh fish, shellfish dishes. FB. L & D, daily. 9716 Heckscher Dr., Ft. George Island.

251-2449. $$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on large oceanview deck. Steaks, fresh fish, shrimp and nightly specials. Late-night menu. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot; Best of Jax 2010 winner. Grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

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 F This restaurant offers steak & shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd.

724-8883. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 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. $$

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

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. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$

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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-ownedand-operated New York-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brick-oven-baked pizza, and traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs. Dine-in or delivered. CM, BW. L & D, daily.

10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ CAFE CONFLUENCE F This European coffeehouse serves Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ CHA-CHA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Owner Celso Alvarado offers authentic Mexican fare with 26 combo dinners and specialty dishes including chalupas, enchiladas and burritos. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9903. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepdish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F The first four elements are earth, water, air and fire — but here they prepare authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows Rd. 448-0500. $$ INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast. CM. L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. larryssubs.com $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE F This Lebanese restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ MAYURI INDIAN CUISINE F Traditional Indian items include tandoori specials, South Indian, Indo-Chinese, vegetarian, biryani and thali style dishes. BW. L & D. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 10. 448-5999. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar.

11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE Center-cut beef, fresh seafood and sandwiches served in an English tavern atmosphere.

The signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Serving traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu in a contemporary atmosphere. B/W. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$

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

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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-to-order fresh.

Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea.

1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ ATOMIC FLYING FISH SEAFOOD TACO GRILL Beach-casual with Cali-style fish, steak, blackened gator tacos and sides.

L & D, daily. 309 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 372-0882. $$ BEACH BUDS CHICKEN F This cozy, family-owned place serves marinated fried or baked chicken: family meals (kids like Peruvian nuggets), giant tenders, in box lunches and as Mini-Me sandwiches, along with gizzards, livers, 15 sides 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, A perennial winner in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax readers poll, Al’s Pizza has six locations around town, including the hopping Atlantic Beach store (pictured).

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, landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent.

THE FISH COMPANY F Fresh, local seafood is served, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 270-2666. 1266 S. Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets, grilled tuna and an Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, THE BRASSERIE & BAR French/European-style bistro SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK An array of specialty menu items, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ and bar offers coq au vin, French onion soup, fritto misto, including signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, HALA SANDWICH SHOP & BAKERY Authentic Middle Eastern Moroccan-style lamb shank. FB. D, Tue.-Sun. 1312 Beach Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, in a casual, trendy favorites include gyros, shwarma, pita bread, made fresh daily.

Blvd. 249-5800. $$$ open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 Third St. N. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach.

BUDDHA’S BELLY F Authentic Thai dishes made with fresh 372-4456. $$ 249-2212. $$ ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily.

SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. All-beef hot dogs, 301 10th Ave. N. 712-4444. $$ 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD F Eclectic American fare, art and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 Third St. S. 247-8886. $ items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221. $$ (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and WesternCARIBBEE KEY F Best of Jax 2010 winner. AmerCaribbean TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. style seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum cuisine includes seafood, steaks and sandwiches. Open-air Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ deck bar upstairs; outdoor dining downstairs. FB. L & D, and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and LYNCH’S IRISH PUB Best of Jax 2010 winner. The full-service daily. 100 N. First St., Neptune Beach. 270-8940. $$ verde chicken tacos. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. restaurant offers corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie CASA MARIA See Springfield. 2429 S. Third St. 372-9000.

249-8226. $$ and fish-n-chips. 30+ beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily.

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 320 THAI ROOM RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Dine 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ N. First St. 270-8565. $$ in an intimate setting as Chef Thepsouvanh prepares Thai MEZZA LUNA RISTORANTE F A Beaches tradition for 20+ COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F The menu cuisine like crispy duck or pan-seared Chilean sea bass. BW. years. Favorites are Szechuan ahi tuna, lasagna Bolognese and features favorites from The Homestead, like fried chicken, L, Mon.-Fri. D, Mon.-Sat. 1286 S. Third St. 249-8444. $$$ wood-fired pizza. Inside or patio. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. homemade-style biscuits and cornbread, served in a family TWO DUDES SEAFOOD PLACE F Brand new, serving D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ atmosphere inside a cozy log cabin. CM, FB. Sun. brunch; D, up-to-the-minute-fresh Mayport seafood, including shrimp, MIMI’S SPORTS GRILLE East meets West: Every dish is daily. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-4776. $$ scallops, snapper and oysters in sandwiches or baskets, infused with Asian style and ingredients, including lumpia, yaki CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX F Chef Kahn Vongdara presents grilled, blackened or fried. The Dudes’ salad and a Caesar tori and several kinds of sushi. FB. L & D daily. 1021 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 270-1030. $$ an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites. salad are also available. B, TO. L & D daily. 22 Seminole Rd., MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2010 FB. L & D daily. The Factory’s Ashley Hayek is a 2010 Best of Atlantic Beach. 246-2000. $ winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a Jax winner for Best Bartender. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza.

THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasblues bar atmosphere. Favorites are pulled pork, Texas brisket 247-9880. $$ style menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. and slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd.

CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner, serving Tue.-Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$ 247-6636. $$ burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25 years, Monkey’s has fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings.

CULHANE’S IRISH PUB Four Culhane sisters own and operate Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third the authentic Irish pub, featuring Guy Fieri’s (“Diners, Drive-Ins (The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) St. 246-1070. $ & Dives”) fave items — Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish ADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL The lunch spot serves wraps, NORTH BEACH BISTRO Casual dining with an elegant touch, pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 including grilled chicken, and salads, including Greek salad. L, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ Mon.-Fri. 126 W. Adams St. 475-1400. $$ with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic DICK’S WINGS F This NASCAR-themed place serves 365 BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and OCEAN 60 Best of Jax 2010 winner. A prix fixe menu is ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2010 Best of Jax winner more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly for Best Chicken Wings. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, Adams St. 598-2922. $ specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX On the first floor of Museum of dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Cafe Nola serves shrimp Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade PACO’S MEXICAN GRILL Serving Baja-style Mexican cuisine, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. featuring carne asada, tacos, burritos, fish tacos and shrimp ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F This new Jax Beach 366-6911 ext. 231. $4 burritos. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 333 First St. N. 208-5097. $ restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, flatbreads CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. The PARSONS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT F The family-style and specialty sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ restaurant has an outdoor patio and an extensive menu, dip. Daily specials, too. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach CITY HALL PUB On the Trolley route. A sports bar vibe: 16 including the mariner’s platter and the Original Dreamboat.

Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ big-screen HDTVs. Angus burgers, dogs, sandwiches & sides, CM, FB. L & D, daily. 904 Sixth Ave. S. 249-0608. $$ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd.

AYCE wings buffet, soup-n-salad. FB. Free downtown area PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks 249-3001. $ lunch delivery. L & D, daily. 234 Randolph Blvd. 356-6750. $$ are made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Casual dining DE REAL TING CAFE F The popular restaurant offers a pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. with uptown Irish flair, including fish and chips, Guinness beef Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 128 W. 241-7188. $$ stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 333 N. Adams St. 633-9738. $ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F The Beaches First St. 242-9499. $$ Walter Coker

THE FOX RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The Fox has been a Jacksonville landmark for 50-plus years. Owners Ian & Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ ORSAY Best of Jax 2010 winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Tues.-Sat. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ RUAN THAI F The elegant Avondale restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 3951 St. Johns Ave. 384-6665. $$$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$ ’town F Owner Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott Ostrander bring farm-to-table to Northeast Florida at the new Avondale restaurant, offering American fare with an emphasis on sustainability. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3611 St. Johns Ave. 345-2596. $$

DOWNTOWN

Advertising proof 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 buildyour-own burgers. Peanut butter pie is a customer favorite.

Tea parties are held every Sat. B & L, daily. 3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 8. 264-7325. $$ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal.

1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MERCURY MOON F Appetizers, sandwiches, desserts. Daily specials. TO, FB. L & D, daily. 2015 C.R. 220. 215-8999. $$ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2010 winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, specializes in AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. Come by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220.

269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Brucci’s offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks.

CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$ 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 Wings, big salads, burgers,

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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.

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AL’S PIZZA Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F This seafood place features an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings and pasta. Favorites are ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas and kabobs. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd. 288-9211.

13820 St. Augustine Rd. 880-0020. $ CASA MARIA F See Springfield. L & D, daily. 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. 619-8186. $$ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib.

Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax 2010 winner) has an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd. (Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (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. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE A laid-back atmosphere with 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19. 292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F See San Marco. 12807 San Jose Blvd.

638-6185. $$ 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.

880-0811. $$ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a full-service and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar.

Made-to-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. $$ BLU TAVERN F This restaurant has an upscale feel with a casual atmosphere. Favorites include bread pudding and Orange Park salad. Blu also serves pasta dishes, burgers, seafood, pork, beef and steaks. CM, FB. L & D, daily; B, Sat. & Sun. only. 1635 Wells Rd. 644-7731. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sportsthemed family restaurant has served wings, ribs, entrees, sandwiches. FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd.

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

579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F 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-

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

NAME: Brian John Grimley RESTAURANT: LuLu’s at The Thompson House, 11 S. Seventh St., Fernandina Beach BIRTHPLACE: Swindon, England YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 35 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than my own): The Inn at Little Washington, Virginia FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Southern with a Creole twist FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Fresh local fish IDEAL MEAL: Slow-braised belly pork WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: I’ll try anything once.

MOST MEMORABLE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE: The chef’s table at Galileo in Washington, D.C. INSIDER’S SECRET: Salsa is better than ketchup.

CELEBRITY SIGHTING: None yet but we are still hopeful.

CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Sweetbreads

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

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

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA F Homemade breads, pizza, white pizza, calzones and Italian entrees. Voted Best Pizza in Jax by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2010. BW. L & D, daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine offers fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster and vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily.

880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine features fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or Out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ KARMA This homey place offers favorites from here and abroad, including burgers, wings, pastas, salads and apps, prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Outdoor dining is available. Brunch menu on Sat. & Sun. CM, FB. L, Sat. & Sun.; D, daily. 822 A1A N., Ste. 105. 834-3942. $$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks feature Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers his eclectic cuisine featuring local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ 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,

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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-andgo sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines.

B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HJ’S BAR & GRILL Traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fish. CM, FB. L & D, Sat. & Sun., D, Mon.-Fri. 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1. 317-2783. $$ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JACKSONS GRILL The locally owned spot’s original menu has fried pickle chips, Rockin’ Ranch burgers, gumbo, 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. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F Former Tad’s owner offers traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $ WALKERS This nightspot has a tapas menu plus a wide variety of wines, served in a rustic, intimate atmosphere. BW. Tue.-Sat. 2692 Post St. 894-7465. $ WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F AYCE buffet. Sushi bar, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, steak, seafood. BW. L & D, daily. 1014 Margaret St., Ste. 1, 5 Points. 301-1199. $$

ST. AUGUSTINE

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. $$ THE BISTRO AT CULINARY OUTFITTERS Locals lunch on crab cakes, chicken burritos, hamburgers, wraps and soups, made with fresh ingredients. BW, TO. L, Mon.-Fri. 9 S. Dixie Hwy. 829-2727. $ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Brand-new Black Molly Grill serves fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily. 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza. 547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily. 88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-7332. $$$ CAFÉ ELEVEN F 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, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F This Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine — tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar — indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Authentic New York style brickoven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats and cheeses, fresh salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$

THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

International menu features large portions, reasonable prices.

FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, two-story house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ KINGFISH GRILL At Vilano Bridge’s west end, Kingfish Grill offers casual waterside dining indoors and on the deck, featuring fresh daily catch, house specialties and sushi. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 252 Yacht Club Drive. 824-2111. $$ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach. 461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-3424. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE The restaurant, in a Victorian home, offers a menu with contemporary and traditional international influences. Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT Casual oceanfront restaurant has an ocean view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SCARLETT O’HARA’S Best of Jax 2010 winner. Serving Southern fare, barbecue and seafood. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 70 Hypolita St. 824-6535. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, south of the S.R. 206 bridge, this two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SUNSET GRILLE Casual Key West style and a seafood-heavy menu — it’s a consistent Great Chowder Debate winner.

Specialties include baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp and datil pepper wings with bleu cheese dressing.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ ZHANRAS F Art-themed tapas-style place has small plate items in a casual, contemporary space. Entrée portions available. CM, FB. D, daily; Sun. brunch. 108 Anastasia Blvd.

823-3367. $$

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken and flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2010 winner. 13249 City Square Dr. 751-9711. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100.

4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. fiveguys.com $ THE FLAME BROILER Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice along with grilled beef, chicken and Korean short ribs are featured. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $ THE GRAPE BISTRO & WINE BAR F More than 145 wines, along with a tapas menu of gourmet fare to pair with the wine list. A wide selection of beer is also served. L & D, daily. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119. 642-7111. $$ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F Upscale tropical vibe.

Walk-in humidor, pairing apps and desserts with 25 wines, ports by the glass. 220+ wines by the bottle; draft, bottled beer. L & D, daily. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115. 854-6060. $$ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-theoven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$

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. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Burgers, sandwiches, nachos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. NASCARthemed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The Southern Blues kitchen serves pulled pork, brisket and North Carolina-style barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

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, Mediterranean-inspired fare, award-winning wines, woodfired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Wine by the glass. Tapas-style menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd.

398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco

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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 cedarroasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE The recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned steakhouse has an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen.

Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F See Orange Park. 7860 Gate Parkway. 253-3314. $$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves up New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches and desserts. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ STEAMERS CAFE F Steamers’ menu has all-natural and organic items, including wraps, sandwiches, subs, soups, steamer bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. Daily lunch specials. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 106. 646-4527. $ SUITE The St. Johns Town Center premium lounge and restaurant offers chef-driven small plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails, served in a sophisticated atmosphere.

FB. D & late-nite, nightly. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1.

493-9305. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS This Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts.

FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ URBAN FLATS F See Ponte Vedra. CM. FB. L & D, daily. 9726 Touchton Road. 642-1488. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2010 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racing-themed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner).

The newly-opened Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar brings traditional Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki grill and (of course) sushi, to the Regency area on Atlantic Boulevard.

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tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ KIRIN SUSHI F On San Marco Square. All-new sushi menu.

Dine under neon in a cool atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily.

1950 San Marco Blvd., Ste. 1. 399-3305. $$.

LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO Fine dining in the heart of San Marco. Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served inside or outside on the hookah and cigar patio. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; D, Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ PIZZA PALACE F It’s all homemade from Mama’s awardwinning recipes: spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones.

BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar offers fresh juices, froyo (frozen yogurt), teas, coffees made one cup at a time, along with 30 kinds of smoothies. B, L & D, daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd. 396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE A Best of Jax 2010 winner.

Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood in an upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd.

306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F The independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers and lunch meats roasted daily in-house. Vegetarian options, including tempeh, too. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style woodfired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd.

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. $$$ CITY BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT F City Buffet offers an extensive selection of Chinese fare, including beef, fish, crabs, chicken, pork, desserts, ice cream, at its all-you-can-eat buffet. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 5601 Beach Blvd. 345-3507. $ 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. $ 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. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Located inside the new entertainment complex Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ 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. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F Located in the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main, Uptown serves fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

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ANJO LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Thur.

9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Best of Jax 2010 winner.

Call for schedule. 4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30-7:30 p.m., every first Thur.

3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 CIRCLE JAPAN “Sake 101” 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 12192 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, Southside, 710-5193 THE GIFTED CORK Tastings daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GRAPE 5-7:30 p.m. every Wed.; 1-4 p.m. every Sat. 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 119, SJTC, 642-7111 THE GROTTO 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

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Unclear on the Concept

Marla Gilson, 59, was fired in April after her employer callously rejected her offer to work from home in Chevy Chase, Md., at reduced salary, while she recovers from chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant for her leukemia. Gilson’s job was chief executive of the Association of Jewish Aging Services of North America, which serves 112 facilities that help frail and elderly Jews during their final years.

Gilson’s termination also made her health care much more expensive and potentially made her uninsurable in the future if her treatment is successful. (Nonetheless, the board of directors thanked her for her service and wished her a “speedy recovery.”)

Thomas Cavender, 60, of Bessemer City, N.C., pleaded unsuccessfully with a judge in March to remove him from the National Sex Offender Registry, to which he had been assigned as part of his sentence in 2000 for molesting a third-grade girl. Cavender told the judge that he had become a preacher and evangelist and that it “hurts my ministry when you’re in the pulpit, and someone goes to the computer, and there you are.”

In April, two police constables in North London, England, threatened Louise Willows with arrest for criminal damage and forced her to clean her artwork from a city sidewalk.

Willows had cleared off 25 deposits of droppings that dog-walkers had failed to remove and in their place drawn pink cupcakes in chalk (with a nearby message, “Dog owners, Please clear up your dog’s mess. Children walk here”).

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The notorious U.S. military contractor KBR, prominent for having earned several billion dollars from no-bid contracts during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and which has been accused of numerous employee sexual harassment cover-ups (including nine pending lawsuits filed by female employees), has apparently been voted by readers of Woman Engineer magazine as one of the top 50 places for women to work. (KBR and other companies on the list made announcements in April, but at press time, Woman Engineer’s issue containing the list had not been published.)

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Recently, public school students were expelled in Spotsylvania, Va. (possession of homemade tubing for launching plastic “spitballs” in lunchroom horseplay) (Dec.); arrested in Hammonton, N.J. (a 7-year-old, for bringing to class a Nerf-type “gun” that fired soft balls) (Jan.); and arrested in Arvada, Colo. (for drawing violent stick figures, which his therapist recommended as a way to tamp down harmful thoughts) (Feb.). Meanwhile, in March, at the other end of “zero tolerance,” a judge allowed Ryan Ricco, 18, to play for his school in a big basketball tournament despite being on modified house arrest, charged with threatening to blow up two other high schools in the Chicago suburbs.

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Jonathan Avery, 31, was arrested in Benson, N.C., in February for hitting his son, 6, on the head with a spoon, drawing blood with a cut that became infected. Hospital personnel treating the kid called police, as Avery had apparently attempted to suture the wound with fishing line.

Inexplicable

Fine Point of Iowa Law: Thanks to a loophole recently sanctioned by the Iowa Court of Appeals, Matt Danielson and wife, Jamie, now own their home in Ankeny, Iowa, outright (value: $278,000) after making just one monthly mortgage payment. Iowa law regards a home mortgage by a married couple as automatically void if only one spouse has signed it, and a thusly voided mortgage is treated as fully satisfied. (The purpose was to prevent one estranged spouse from exploiting the other, but the voiding’s automatic regardless of circumstances.) Legislators are now trying to change the law to leave the discretion of voiding up to judges.

Explicable Only as Metaphor: On April 13, a customer (whose name was not released) who’d been watching videos in a booth at Golden Gate Adult Superstore in downtown San Francisco ran from the store into the street engulfed in flames. No explanation for the fire was given; the man was taken to St. Francis Memorial Hospital suffering from third-degree, lifethreatening burns.

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Not Ready for Prime Time: Harold Luken, 45, was arrested on April 8 in New York City near a Bank of America after his attempt to rob it failed, badly. According to police, Luken walked in at 1:50 p.m. and announced he had a gun and intended to rob the place — but then just got in line and said he’d wait for a teller. When he finally got to the window (with police apparently on the way), Luken restated his intention and, as if narrating, announced the handing over of the robbery note. When the teller refused to respond, Luken asked to check the balance in his own account, but the teller again declined, provoking Luken to walk away and shout, “OK, I’ll go to Citibank [and] rob them instead!” He was arrested minutes later.

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FreeWill Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today I received this email: “Dear Chosen One: My name is Boopsky, also known as ‘The Impossible.’ I rule a small kingdom that exists in a secret place — an island of abundant riches and rhinoceros playgrounds. To make a long story short, you’ve won our ‘naked’ lottery. Visit us to claim your prizes. We’ll carve a statue of you out of butter and strawberry jam.

Your funny ways of walking and talking will be imitated by all our citizens. Then you’ll be caressed as a monarch on a pile of TVs and sung songs to by our reincarnation chorus. Can’t wait to see you be so happy!” I suspect you may soon receive an invitation as puzzling as this — an apparent blessing carrying mixed messages or odd undertones. My suggestion? Hold off on accepting until you find out more about it. Meanwhile, make sure it doesn’t distract you from taking advantage of a less flashy but more practical opportunity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): To capture the spirit of the landscapes he painted, French artist Claude Monet worked outside in all kinds of weather. When I look at masterpieces like “Snow at Argenteuil” or “The Magpie, Snow Effect, Outskirts of Honfleur,” I like to imagine he was so engrossed in his work, he barely even registered the bitter chill. I bet you’ll be able to achieve a similar intensity of focus in the week ahead. You could be so thoroughly absorbed in a creative act, transition ritual or transformation attempt, you’ll be virtually exempt from any discomfort or inconvenience that might come up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What’s going to happen for you in the week ahead is the metaphorical equivalent of gaining the ability to see infrared light with the naked eye or detect the ultrasonic sounds only dogs can hear. With this virtual superpower at your disposal, you just may be able to figure out how unspoken feelings have been covertly affecting your destiny. You’ll intuit lucid inklings about the probable future that may help adjust your decisions. You may even tune in to certain secrets your unconscious mind has been hiding.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Devilish laughter revels in chaos, says Loyola University philosophy professor John Clark. “It’s an assault on excessive order, authority and seriousness.” Angelic laughter, on the other hand, “expresses delight in the wondrousness of life and in the mystery of the order and fitness of things.” I’d like to suggest that the time’s ripe to revel equally in the devilish and the angelic varieties of laughter. Get out there and seek funny experiences to dissolve your fixations and celebrate your life’s crazy beauty. The healing that results could be spectacular.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Last year, a group of wealthy Germans asked their government to require them to pay higher taxes. “We have more money than we need,” said the 44 multimillionaires. They wanted to help ease the ravages of poverty and unemployment. I urge you to make a comparable move. In what part of your life do you have more abundance than most? Are there practical ways to express your gratitude for the extravagant blessings life has given you? I think you’ll find that raising your levels of generosity will lead to you receiving more love. (Here’s more on the story about rich Germans: tinyurl.com/RichHelp.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I don’t know what I’m looking for,” sings Brendan Benson in his bouncy pop song, “What I’m Looking For,” “but I know that I just want to look some more.” I suspect those words could come out of your mouth these days. I worry you’ve become so enamored with the endless quest, you’ve lost sight of what the object of the quest is. You almost seem to prefer the glamour of the restless runaround — as painful as it sometimes 46 | FOLIO WEEKLY | MAY 17-23, 2011

is. That probably means you’re at least somewhat out of touch with the evolution of your primal desires. Check back in with the raw, throbbing source.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When it’s flood season, the Amazon River rises as much as 60 feet. At that time, the adjoining forests earn their name — várzea, a Portuguese word meaning “flooded forests.” The river’s fish wander far and wide, venturing into the expanded territory to eat fruit from the trees. In the weeks ahead, I imagine you’ll be like those fish: taking advantage of the opportunities provided by a natural windfall.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Provocative new influences are headed your way from a distance. Meanwhile, familiar influences close at hand are about to burst forth with fresh offerings. It’s likely that both the faraway and nearby phenomena will arrive on the scene at about the same time, with a similar intensity. Try to not get into a situation where they compete with or oppose each other. Your best bet? Put them both into play in ways that allow them to complement each other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Are you desperate for more companionship? Have your night dreams been crammed with soulful exchanges? Are you prowling around like a lusty panther, fantasizing about every candidate who’s even remotely appealing? If so, I have some advice from the poet Rumi: “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” In other words: To foster the search for intimate connection, identify the patterns within yourself that are interfering. By the way, this is good counsel even if you’re only moderately hungry for closer connection.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you live in the United States, your chocolate almost certainly contains insect parts. The Food and Drug Administration understands that the mechanisms involved in making chocolate usually suck small passers-by into the works, which is why it allows manufacturers to include up to 60 bug fragments per 100 grams of chocolate. A lot of basically positive influences have a similar principle at work: Unpalatable ingredients get mixed in with the tasty stuff, but not in such abundance that they taint the experience. This week, you may be unusually tuned in to the unpalatable side of some good things in your life. Don’t overreact.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I went to a literary event where young poets read their work. One poet, Shelby Hinte, began her segment by talking about what inspires her. “I like to write about women who are more interesting than me,” she said. I was full of admiration for that perspective.

It suggests she’s cultivating the abundant curiosity and humility that I think are essential to the creative process. As you slip deeper into an extra fertile phase of your personal cycle, adopt a similar voracity for influences that surprise, fascinate and educate you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic,” said sciencefiction writer Arthur C. Clarke. So in other words, if you were able to time-travel back to medieval England, with a laptop computer and a solar-powered battery charger, the natives might regard you as a wizard with supernatural powers. I think there will soon be a similar principle at work in your life: You’ll get a vivid glimpse of amazing things you could accomplish in the future. They may seem fantastic and impossible to the person you are right now — tantamount to magic. Be alert for expanded states of awareness that reveal who you could become.

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REMEMBER MY UNIQUE NAME? You: Cute manager at the new Mojo’s in Avondale with the beard and Castro cap. Me: Dark red hair, Smiths T-shirt.

You came by our table to check on our food and we had a lengthy talk about our distaste for tequila and the Killers.

Said you got off too late to hang out that night. When do you get off early? When: May 7, 2011. Where: New Mojo’s. #1120-0517 MOTHER’S DAY POPS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA You, a beautiful blonde with a green backpack beach chair.

Your attire consisted of an eye-catching black-and-white striped dress with an aesthetically pleasing smile! The orchestra was excellent but ended too quickly. Wish we could have been together longer. Cheerio. When: May 8, 2011. Where: Jacksonville Beach Pavilion Lawn. #1119-0517 MARCH OF DIMES WALK Me: Standing at the Publix tent in my tan hat. You: wearing a red shirt walking for Wells Fargo, you walked up to me and said “Hello” like you knew me. Wish I would have talked to you more! Would like to get to know you! When: May 7, 2011. Where: March of Dimes Walk. #1118-0517 OOPS You: Ritz bartender off work. Me: black curls, green eyes, soft lips. We started making out (for some reason), I paused long enough to ask if u had a gf (OOPS), u said no and we kept going at it. Somehow I have pics of the hot makeout session thanks to my roommate. Good times, I want more!

When: April 17, 2011. Where: Ritz. #1117-0510 CUTE GUY ON THE PHONE I first saw you walking around the library, you were wearing a blue shirt, you had a blonde shaved head, Khaki shorts, Then as I was leaving you were on the phone outside, we made eye contact and shared a smile. When: May 4, 2011.

Where: Jacksonville Public Library. #1116-0510 WHICH END WAS UP? Your laughter, a melody at my manchild ways. Me, a blubbering idiot for a simple jappy Jew. Let’s sit together forever and watch the world go by. Took loosing each other, too find each other again. Forever after starts now.... When: March 25, 2011. Where: Everywhere. #1115-0503 WE LOCKED EYES I fell hopelessly in love with you the moment I laid eye so on you id do anything to just glace one more time into your eyes an kiss your soft lips I have and I always will. When: April 25, 2011. Where: Our special place by the dumpster. #1114-0503 NATIVE PRINCESS When I met you the blueprint was written. The hair, the curves and the wit are making me smitten. Now I totally know what I want my Robot Girlfriend to look like. So, thanks, Panda. When: Heaven. Where: April 23, 2011. #1113-0503 LEGALLY LUSCIOUS I was enjoying my coffee when your sexy sculptured physique caught my eye. You told me about recently graduating law school. That’s good because I am building a case against you for stealing my heart. I’d love to talk some legal jargon and ride your bike. I’ll be careful popping the wheelies. Do you object? When: April 19, 2011. Where: Starbucks in Riverside. #1112-0503 GIGGLING GATOR & GYM You: tall, blonde, wearing a Simpsons/FamilyGuy? shirt. Me: oversized yellow shirt. We met once before at a scummy bar, but my wing(wo)man flailed on me & you forgot my name. The second incident was the gym, but I choked. You offered me a place to crash initially, maybe I’ll take you up on that next time? When: April 20, 2011. Where: The Giggling Gator/ Gym. #1111-0503 HOTTIE IN THE GARDEN You, lounging on your foldout in the middle of your Forbes Street yard. I stopped back by in my jeep and you were diggin in the dirt. I think you said your name, but all I can remember is beautiful. When: April 1, 2011. Where: Riverside. #1110-0426

STRAWBERRY MOJITO After we harassed the waiter for strawberry mojitos, it sounded pretty tasty, so you ordered one. Care for another?

When: April 19, 2011. Where: Mossfire. #1109-0426 SHARKFEST 2011 You: Red shirt, jeans. Me: Black button-down and dark hair. We made eye contact a few times. Loved your tongue technique with those jello shots. Maybe we can have a little more oral … conversation! When: April 16, 2011. Where: Sharkfest 2011. #1108-0426 MY CHOCOLATE DESIRE You: black workout suit. Me: black/white striped tank.

You had me speechless when you walked over to me and placed your arm around me. So much so... I have no idea what you said to me. LOL Let’s try this again? Ms. Intrigued.

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I hope whoever put that ring on hand fi lls you with the magnitude of joy you fi lled me with in those brief seconds of bliss! When: March 22, 2011. Where: Chase Bank ATM. #1105-0426 I SAID HI You were passing me at the register that evening, with a white shirt, and your beautiful eyes reached mine and I said hi. Wish I could have said more. But the smile you gave me with those eyes sold me. Wish I could see you again. When: April 11, 2011. Where: Kangaroo on Southside near Avenues Mall. #1104-0419 NAVY OFFICER BEACH BEAUTY Sorry I thought you worked at Walmart, but my point was I wanted to ask you out. I could use a little Naval discipline.

When: April 10, 2011. Where: Jax Beach. #1103-0419 HANDSOME AT LOFT THURSDAY You: Handsome, tall, wearing a black DC shirt outside The Loft on Thursday. Wanted to talk to you, will I get the chance? When: April 7, 2011. Where: The Loft. #1102-0419 I

THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD I saw you under the pier, lying stiff as a board and it looked like you weren’t breathing. I poked you and you jumped up at me like a crazy person, but that’s the fastest my heart has ever beat. I hope you read this and remember me, maybe we can talk someday. When: April 5, 2011. Where: Under the pier. #1101-0412 WHITE FEDORA, TOP AND PANTS Hat with black band set off your olive skin, your toes were the only other color besides your beautiful eyes. Got you dancing, dreaming, my Queen, I’ve found her! Hoping he’s just a date? A beautiful smile and the face of an angel.

Meet me: grey shirt, black hair, for more good music, dancing, smiles, Baymeadows’ My Place, Fridays. When: Sunday after Blues Fest. Where: Atlantic after Blues Fest. #1100-0412 UNDERWATER BANANA HAMMOCK I was taking a dive in the deep end, and swam past the most beautiful humpback whale. You may not be a whale, but I think you know what I want to do to your back. It’s true what they say, “Abyss” was the greatest movie of the ‘80s. Let’s make bubbles. When: March 30, 2011. Where: Underwater. #1099-0412 HEY, I SAW U! I saw you strutting your stuff at some wings n a boat place.

Think you’re a fly chick. I know where to fi nd you. Wanna play? When: March 29, 2011. Where: Buffalo Wild Wings. #1098-0405 SOUTHSIDE FENDER BENDER Oops! Sorry about that. You: tall, hot, unshaven, driving a truck. Me: flustered blonde on my way to work. Even though there was no damage, wish we would have exchanged info.

When: Feb. 2011. Where: Southside Blvd. #1097-0405 INTRIGUED AT BONEFISH We talked briefly at BoneFish. You are a PT. We never got a chance to finish our conversation. You definitely piqued my interest. Would love to chat more and see where it goes if you are up for it. When: March 24, 2011. Where: BoneFish Jax Beach. #1096-0405 DID YOU NEED TO SEE YOUR CHIROPRACTOR? We were both looking at DVDs in the library. Hope you did not have to see your chiropractor! When: March 36, 2011.

Where: Library. #1095-0405 ST. PATRICK’S AROUND MIDNIGHT You: blond, young, attractive, next to me at the bar. Neither of us said a word. You kept caressing my arm. I should have said hello, or at least bought you a drink. When: March 17, 2011. Where: Lynch’s Irish Pub. #1094-0405

WHAT DOES MP MEAN? You have an Irish name but don’t look Irish. You asked about my goofy foot tattoos. Then you left. Sad face. See you next time, maybe. When: March 17, 2011. Where: BCB. #1093-0329 I’LL LET YOU DO DINNER HUMOR We sat across the same table at a networking meeting. You, tall dark & handsome. Me, trying to catch your attention.

I tried to make you laugh and in your deadpan ways you told me you’ll do the humor. I know I’ll win you over. Care to share business cards? When: Feb. 28, 2011. Where: San Jose Country Club. #1091-0322 EXCITEDLY SEEKING HOT FILIPINO You were a hot enthusiastic Filipino; a total flirt. It was Feb. 9. I think you understand why I can’t say exactly how we met, but I was the super sexy redhead w/ the great personality. We talked about Hawaii and your hand. I want to know if you were serious about us going out! When: Feb. 9, 2011. Where: Cambridge Medical Institute. #1090-0322 HOTTIE ON HARLEY You were checking out my pollen-covered black car and flirting? with me and my grandson in his car seat of course.

You: man. Me: woman. When: Feb. 24, 2011. Where: Southside Blvd. #1089-0322 KIDS TEMP, STARBUCKS RIVERSIDE I was at Starbucks Riverside with my mom. We laughed about the barista’s lack of concern for publicly preserving your tough, manly image. No need to be shy about your preference for lukewarm coffee. I have a feeling that preference doesn’t translate into the other facets of your life. p.s. Cute Ray Bans. When: Feb. 25, 2011. Where: Starbucks Riverside. #1080-0308

ORTEGA RIVER RUN RACE PACKET While walking toward St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, you asked me where to pick up your Ortega River Run packet. I showed you, and when you had it you found me and thanked me. Me: Black shorts, ‘10 Gate River Run shirt, talking with friend. You: Long brown hair, black shorts. I wish you hadn’t run away so quickly — would love to train with you sometime. When: Feb. 26, 2011.

Where: Ortega River Run. #1079-0308

LATE FOR CLASS We never really talked the first half of the semester, but you were always on my wavelength. Class never really started until we arrived. Now that I know you live down the street, I’m hoping you’ll stop by and bring your High Lifes and PBRs. Because I can tell that we are gonna be friends. When: Fall 2010. Where: FSCJ Kent Campus. #1076-0222

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Lesser of Three Evils

A public school advocate backs the School Board’s reluctant embrace of privatization

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f 17-year-old Ayanna Thomas is at all representative of the student body at Raines, the school should be in excellent standing when FCAT scores are released. Thomas is an academic achiever who participates in Raines’ rigorous Advanced International Certificate of Education program, similar to the demanding International Baccalaureate program. She’s also a motivated student whose initiative this year earned her a spot on the Superintendent’s Leadership Academy, a county-wide student board.

But the reality is that Thomas’ school may not collectively ace the FCAT this year.

Raines is one of four schools on the state’s “failure” list, and all four face conversion to semi-private status if they don’t make the grade. In late April, the Duval County School Board voted to turn management of the four schools over to the nonprofit Duval This is a copyright proof if©they Partners protected for Excellent Education, don’t show improvement on this year’s FCAT. 072010 Duval Partners was created as an advisory r advertising representative at 260-9770. RUN DATE: board for the schools, but the School Board E AT 268-3655 elected to make it an “education management ” or EMO an independent SUPPORT ASK FOR ACTION Produced byorganization, jw Checked by —Sales Rep st body with the power to hire and fire teachers.

Most EMOs are national franchises that run charter-type schools using public money; many operate for profit. Duval Partners will retain its non-profit status, but the takeover sparked a student protest led by Thomas and her fellow student leader from Raines, Darius Masline, where kids chanted “Heck no to EMO” (bit.ly/ Raines_stu_protest).

The students are to be commended for speaking out on behalf of their school, and education advocates (including me) share their concerns about an EMO takeover. Neighborhood schools are centers of community activity and intergenerational pride. It’s understandable that residents want to keep their public schools wholly public, even as they work to improve.

But the alternative isn’t any better.

According to the state, schools that scored an “F” on the FCAT for four of the last six years must move in a very scripted new direction. The options were: Close the schools and disperse the students, bring in charter organizations to run them or bring in EMOs. None of the state options appealed to the communities surrounding the four schools or, for that matter, to the School Board. But the law said “choose one.” So the board chose to transform a well-formed nonprofit advisory board into a well-formed nonprofit EMO. And it chose wisely. By putting a local EMO in charge, rather than hire an outside for-profit franchise, the School Board helps ensure some measure of local control. The schools will be best served by a team of people who live in Jacksonville, people who understand our history, people who can’t just pack up and leave when the going gets tough.

Duval Partners also includes some of the

biggest names in education in Jacksonville, eminent leaders from the Northside community, and business giants willing to roll up their sleeves and get to work (bit.ly/Duval_ Partn_Ppl). Every EMO has to start somewhere, and the board selected one with deep roots in the community, with members who care about Northside students, with professional educators and local business leaders.

This publication has dedicated lots of ink to deconstructing the “choice-andcompetition” movement. If vouchers and charters were worlds better for our children, that would be reported first here — but generally speaking, they’re not. Of the dozens

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By putting a local EMO in charge, rather than hire an outside for-profit franchise, the School Board helps ensure some measure of local control. of charters that have opened over the years in Jacksonville, many have either been shut down by the board or have gone out of business.

Of those remaining open, only two seem to hold any promise, and only one of those two has earned an “A” on the state’s FCAT-based grading system. According to that metric, charter schools in Jacksonville are mediocre, and one charter could even be found on the county’s failing list. (See Cover Story, Jan. 4, bit.ly/charterpiece.)

There are myriad reasons to dislike privatization: Many reporters have documented that charter schools tend to resegregate children racially. Also, because charter schools use per-pupil funds allotted by the state, they drain dollars from public schools, which retain their fixed costs.

Just as troubling, however, is the profit motive. Many charter schools are run by Education Management Organizations, and many of these EMOs, in turn, are for-profit corporations. CharterSchoolsUSA, which will open its Baymeadows location this fall

in Jacksonville, is a for-profit company run nationally by former conservative think tank guru John Hage. Think tanks like Jeb Bush’s Foundation for Florida’s Future (Hage’s former employer) have worked hard to replace rigorous, peer-reviewed academic research with paid “reports” that service charter school ideology. Profit, not student progress, is the primary motive.

Recently, the St. Petersburg Times reported that only 37 percent of CharterSchoolsUSA’s operations achieved adequate yearly progress, compared to 67 percent of public schools.

Despite very mixed research results (see Stanford University’s CREDO study) the Florida Department of Education continues to peddle charter schools as a panacea for children who attend “failing” public schools, i.e., schools that fall short of the FCAT-based goalposts.

Enter the dilemma of the Duval County School Board.

Andrew Jackson High School, Raines, Ribault and Northshore K-8 have been on the state’s radar and the county’s intensive care list for years. The factors in Duval County that compound those schools’ challenges are too numerous and complex to address here.

But the students who attend those schools need to be served, regardless of how the schools got to this point. This year’s FCAT results will determine whether they stay open as they are, or whether they undergo the state-mandated transformation.

Duval was backed into a corner: Northside community stakeholders, families and alumni brought pressure on school board members — the community clearly wants these neighborhood institutions to both improve and remain open. Meanwhile, the state Department of Education was breathing down the board’s neck, requiring it to pick one of the (insufficient) three choices. The creation of the advisory board was forged in the spirit of compromise and includes all the right ingredients for leading the schools to success — should any of those schools fail to make the grade this year. But holding on to the advisory board structure risked legal failure, and risked diverting attention from serving kids to protracted litigation.

The School Board was right to take it to the next step: They gave discretionary hiring power to a group of qualified local citizens, instead of a predatory national EMO. Opponents of the move — including our esteemed student leaders — should be afforded a seat at the table with the Duval Partners, in order to hash out exactly how the contingency-EMO would work, if needed. Here’s hoping the schools make the grade — and that the plan remains only a theoretical contingency.

Julie Delegal

Delegal lives and writes in Jacksonville. She has three high-stakes investments in public school.

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