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helping foster kids longer P. 6

Surviving another ‘hangover’ P. 35

whispering to dogs p. 48

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Inside Volume 27 Number 8

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EDITOR’S NOTE Jax2025 outlines goals for the future, but we all have a responsibility to make it happen. p. 4 NEWS New laws will allow foster children to stay in the system until they’re 21 and give foster parents more say in their care. p. 6

DEEMABLE TECH How can I spend less money on printing? p. 7 THE SPECKTATOR They might not have gone viral like Grumpy Cat, but some famous animals are in Northeast Florida. p. 7 BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS University of North Florida graduate Ryan Winter, Community Development and Jacksonville Legal Aid attorney Karen Winston. p. 7

you’re not too critical. p. 36

MUSIC Hip-hop heavyweights LL Cool J, Ice Cube, De La Soul and Public Enemy square off to see who’s King of the Mic. p. 38

Georgia native and guitar wizard Shaun Hopper arrives at his fingerstyle success locally, honestly and a bit unusually. p. 40 ARTS Painter Dan Famiglietti finds inspiration under the sea. p. 46 HAPPENINGS Acclaimed ‘Dog Whisperer’ has a new TV show and a renewed focus on life – but his philosophy is still powerful. p. 48 BITE-SIZED Simply Sara’s celebrates its second anniversary and a new Ortega home. p. 51

BUZZ Scrubbing police reports, Clay schools suit, fighting over street performers, new home for Nassau Sheriffs, Heritage Trail extension, Dead Tank Records and Dead Stars. p. 8

SPORTSTALK Notes on Vijay Singh, Jimmy Smith and Justin Blackmon. p. 62

ON THE COVER The days are long, so fill ’em with fun with events in our Ultimate Summer Guide. p. 10

BACKPAGE A look at the New Town Success Zone five years later. p. 63

OUR PICKS Dylan Fest, Jacksonville Breeze, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Moonlight Movies, “The Trip to Bountiful” and Wreckfest II. p. 32

MAIL p. 5 FILM LIST p. 37 LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 41 ARTS LISTING p. 47 HAPPENINGS LISTING p. 49 THE EYE p. 50 DINING GUIDE p. 52 CLASSIFIEDS p. 58 CROSSWORD p. 59 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 60 I SAW U p. 61 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 62

MOVIES “To the Wonder”: Director Terrence Malick explores the romance/God connection. p. 34

“The Hangover Part III”: The faded franchise and grating characters have run their course. p. 35 “Fast and Furious 6”: The franchise’s sixth film satisfies fans with cars and action, as long as

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Editor’s Note

What Will You Do?

JAX2025 outlines goals for the future, but we all have a responsibility to make it happen

nother sweeping vision for Jacksonville’s future has been introduced. Will it become just another report filed away in a drawer? Many previous plans failed because they were the visions of a few people, and powerful groups — government, businesses, institutions, agencies, coalitions — didn’t get on board in a meaningful, sustained way. How is JAX2025 any different? First, the ideas percolated from the ground up instead of from the top down. More than 14,000 people — including more than 1,000 youths — from 180 ZIP codes responded to the initial survey with their concerns and hopes for their city. Then, more than 2,000 people attended monthly meetings from January through April to shape those responses into a unified vision. That led to the release of a 98-page report at a big pep rally May 18 at EverBank Field’s Touchdown Club. The public is invited to take part in the next steps, including identifying specific ways to measure progress. There will be quarterly reports starting Sept. 27 to measure progress. Individuals, businesses and organizations can report their progress on each goal by emailing progress@ jax2025.org. JAX2025’s goals — ambitious but attainable — require the financial and political support of the city’s power players. The Mayor’s Office and City Council will need to enact

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legislation to spur this community growth, some of which will require money. Can anyone currently in city government convince voters that a tax increase is necessary for the kind of big improvements made during the Better Jacksonville plan? Would any of them dare to bring it up? Governmental support will need to be matched by private backing as well. Most of us don’t have that kind of money or power, but one of the things that makes JAX2025 different is the focus on what we as regular citizens can do. At the May 18 event, volunteers handed out yellow cards that said, “This is my personal commitment to Jacksonville. And I promise to do this by Oct. 27, 2013.” The report offers suggestions for what you can do to support the 10 targets outlined in the JAX2025 vision. Many of them are simple; some require a bit of work. Here are a few of the things I’m committing to do. Fuel a vibrant arts and entertainment scene: I will buy a subscription to a local theater group. I will attend exhibits at museums and galleries and events like One Spark and the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Make Jacksonville a clean and green city: I will invite a coworker to carpool a few times a month. I will pick up trash whenever I walk on the beach. I will carry reusable bags in my car to use when shopping.

Ensure Jacksonville is known as a diverse and inclusive community: I will continue to advocate for an amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance to protect the LGBT community. I will initiate conversations with more people I don’t know. I will not tolerate jokes or slurs that target people or groups. Create great neighborhoods, including Downtown: I will continue to attend Downtown events such as Art Walk, Riverside Arts Market and Community First Saturdays. I will try to meet one new neighbor a month. Build a vibrant economy: I will patronize locally owned businesses as often as possible. I will participate in area cash mobs. I will continue to offer some of the best internship opportunities for young journalists in Northeast Florida. Prioritize excellence in education: I will read with my daughter every day. I will support efforts to make a separate tax district to fund Jacksonville Public Library (savejaxlibraries.com). I will donate supplies and time to my daughter’s teachers. I will help Folio Weekly readers know how they can get involved in education efforts, like signing the Jacksonville Public Education Fund One by One Community Agreement (bit.ly/onebyonejax). Develop exemplary governance: I will inform readers about issues important to Northeast Florida and let them know how they can get involved.

JAX2025 IMPLEMENTATION ORIENTATION 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 26 WJCT, 100 Festival Park Ave., Downtown Free and open to all jax2025.org

Create one of the healthiest communities in the country: I will go to a farmers market — when my growing garden doesn’t provide enough fruits and vegetables. I will return to running and walking regularly (I fell off the wagon in April). I will continue not to smoke and try to convince those who do to quit. I will be a healthy, active example for my daughter. Create a hub of smooth transportation: I will try to take the bus to work occasionally, but it’s not going to be easy. After using the clunky JTA trip planner (jtafla.com), I learned it would take almost two hours, two buses and a connection through Downtown to get from my home in Arlington to work on Philips Highway. I have even more compassion for those who rely on an outdated bus system to get around in this huge city. Ensure Jacksonville is a place where people matter: I will invite you to send in nominations for bouquets to recognize people’s good works. I will ask you for your JAX2025 ideas so that we can share them in Folio Weekly. Denise M. Reagan dreagan@folioweekly.com twitter.com/denisereagan

Mail Independent Thinking in Northeast Florida

Pension Agreement Not Good for Taxpayers

The mayor’s secretly negotiated pension agreement is a fantastic deal for him (virtually guaranteeing his re-election with full public safety support), a great deal for the present fire and police, an excellent deal for new fire and police hires and for the taxpayers — well, not so good [“Shady Pension Reform,” May 15]. Unfortunately, the $1,684,000,000 present value of the unfunded accrued actuarial liability at the Police & Fire Pension Fund is not going to be reduced dollarfor-dollar by the (claimed) $1.1 billion savings over 30 years. Those “savings” are not reduced to present value and include the removal of some dubious liabilities that the city never agreed to pay. Even taking the press conference numbers at face value, and assuming the “savings” are evenly distributed over the next 30 years rather than loaded toward the distant future, the present value using the 7 percent interest rate urged by the pension fund gives a present value of less than $500 million, leaving an unfunded present value pension liability to the taxpayers of nearly $1.2 billion dollars. Any reform, whether negotiated in public with the unions as the law requires or behind closed doors in a sham litigation “mediation,” has to address the entire unfunded pension liability by raising contributions, reducing expenditures and benefits, or a combination of both. Otherwise, the problem is merely smokescreened for a year or two — long enough to get the mayor and City Council past the 2015 spring elections, but not much more.

One Tip to Curb Texting

John Winkler Jacksonville

I must admit that I am also guilty of texting while driving [“Are You Intexticated?”, May 8]! My most vulnerable time is when I’m responding to a text someone else has sent me. I feel guilty if I don’t respond, thinking they are going to be offended if I ignore them. (Could be!) A small compromise I have made may serve as a suggestion to others. I have used the shortcut function on my phone to type a phrase explaining that I am driving, have resolved not to text and drive, and will talk to them later. Of course, I still have to type the two-letter shortcut, “TX,” but I’m hoping that will be safer.

Practice Gun Safety

Roberta Tyler Jacksonville

On page 8 of the May 8 issue of Folio Weekly there is a picture of a person drawing a pistol from his waist behind his back. He has his finger in the trigger guard, which is not a smart thing to do unless he wants to shoot himself in the rear. If he wanted to be safe with the handgun, he would keep his finger out of the trigger until he is on target. Steve Clack Jacksonville

Correction The showtime for “The Source Family” on page 18 of the May 15 issue should have been 9 p.m. May 20.

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Jakayla Rhodes has aged out of Florida’s foster care system, but she is participating in another state program, Road to Independence, which allows her to live in a Children’s Home Society apartment and raise her 3-year-old son, Caron, as she finishes high school and prepares for college. Photo by Dennis Ho

A Little More Room to Grow Up

New laws will allow foster children to stay in the system until age 21 and give foster parents more say in their care

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ife can be difficult for foster children who lose their support system as they attempt to enter the adult world of finding jobs, finding a place to live, paying bills, paying taxes, arranging for car insurance and other tasks, like doing laundry and shopping for groceries. Many foster children have been behind most of their lives because of the psychological trauma during their formative years from being neglected or abused, being separated from their homes, friends and families, and shuffling between several homes or group homes. Often, they struggle in school. Others, like Jakayla Rhodes, have the added difficulty of finishing high school, preparing for college and caring for a child — Rhodes has a 3-year-old son, Caron. State officials hope to reverse the sad trends of children in foster care. A state survey last year of former foster children between the ages of 18 and 23 found that 40 percent had been arrested at least once, 47 percent were receiving food stamps, 40 percent had not received a high school diploma or GED, and 45 percent of the young women had children. There are 19,500 children in foster care in Florida, with 902 in the 20-county Northeast Florida area and 530 in Duval County. Rhodes is one of the teenagers who has aged out of the system but, thanks to the state’s Road to Independence program, she attends high school while living in an apartment on the campus of Children’s Home Society with her son. A new law awaiting the governor’s signature will allow students attending school or starting careers to stay in the foster care system until they are 21 years old. Foster mother Linda Johnson said many of the 16 foster children she has cared for since 1989 were not ready to be independent when they turned 18. She supports the new law. “I think it’s a wonderful idea. Eighteen is too early. This will give us more time to mentor them and teach them money management and coping skills. This will give us time to work with them and make them a more mature adult,” said Johnson, who has three of her own children, two teenaged daughters and a 6-year-old son.

Johnson said she always believed it was her job to get the youngsters where they need to be when they reached 18, but she said some seem to need more time to “age out correctly.” When teenagers come to her, many have been moved 20 or 30 times, and they lack trust and don’t feel they can confide in adults, she said. She tries to change that. Most of them end up calling her Mom and still keep in touch with her, she said. “I love what I do,” Johnson said. “I always try to get them to be their best.” “These kids should have every opportunity. It is not their fault that they’re in the system,” said Kymberly Cook, executive director of the Jacksonville branch of the Children’s Home Society. “These kids have been abused, neglected or abandoned,” she said. “At 18, they’re not prepared to be completely independent,” Cook said. “The problem at 18 is they are adults and they want to get out and try their wings. Then, they find themselves in crisis.” Rhodes was not aware of the new law, but she thinks it’s a good idea. She believes it could help people like her who spend years in foster care. Nationwide, about 30,000 children each year in foster care age out when they turn 18 and are no longer eligible for care. In Florida, according to the Department of Children & Families, about 1,290 children age out each year. Another measure, passed earlier in the session by the 2013 Legislature, seeks to give youngsters a more normal childhood. Gov. Rick Scott, in signing the legislation, called it the “Let Kids Be Kids” bill. A summary prepared for lawmakers said foster children often miss out on “many of the rites of passage common to their peers” such as driving, participating in sports, spending a night with friends, and going to the prom. Prior to the new law, foster parents or caregivers would have to get approval for each activity from their caseworkers. Now foster parents can make many of the day-to-day decisions, using a “reasonable and (Continued on page 8)

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Q: I have a printer problem, but not with how it works: It’s the cost of operation. We bought two inkjet printers for my kids to use in college. While the printers were very cheap to purchase, they’ve been very expensive to operate. I’m not sure which cost more, the college tuition or the ink for the printers! Now that the kids have graduated, I’d really like to find a printer that’s inexpensive to run and has decent print quality for occasional home use. A: Inkjet printers are notorious for being cheap to buy but expensive to maintain. Before we answer your question, let us ask you a question. How much do you really need to print? If you’ve been looking for an excuse to buy a tablet, this is a pretty good one. You’d be surprised how much a tablet or good smartphone will replace printing stuff out. However, if you do need to print out a lot or even just a little, we’ve got a solution that will save you tons. Check it out on our blog at folioweekly.com/deemable.

Some may disagree, but Grumpy Cat (I mean, Grumpy Cat™) is the most famous animal in America – for at least the remainder of her 15 minutes of fame, anyway. Earlier this year, a photo of the mixed-breed kitty with the perma-scowl went viral. Since then, she’s made appearances on “Good Morning America” and “Anderson Cooper Live,” co-starred in a documentary that premiered at Tribeca Film Festival, and has a book deal, not to mention her own official Twitter and Facebook accounts and Wikipedia page. While Northeast Florida isn’t home to any other critters quite as well known, we do have our share of famous fauna. Brandon, a purebred beagle, is a nationally recognized termite detection dog with his own commercial and theme song. At 60 years old, Nellie, a bottle-nosed dolphin at Marineland, has the distinction of being the oldest dolphin in any oceanarium in the world. And Ali, an African bush elephant living at the Jacksonville Zoo, once belonged to Michael Jackson (oh, the stories that elephant could tell; they never forget, you know). For more on local animal celebrities, check out folioweekly.com/specktator.

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Bouquets & Brickbats Bouquets to University of North Florida graduate Ryan Winter, heading to Tanzania to teach African families to drill their own inexpensive water wells. Winter joined two friends, Geoffrey Mbatta and Lee Gordon, to start the nonprofit Water for All Nations, to provide clean water through a religious-based organization. According to the World Health Organization, more than 3 million die each year from issues related to lack of available clean water. The group’s website is waterforallnations.org. Brickbats to the Community Development Institute for leaving parents in the dark about the future of the Head Start program. First, it said the program was ending on May 17, three weeks before the last day of school. Then, it said it would reopen 16 locations. Finally, it reopened all 24 Head Start programs May 22, but parents still had to find emergency care for their children May 20-21 when the Head Start centers were closed. Nothing like jerking around parents, huh? Bouquets to Jacksonville Legal Aid Attorney Karen Winston for raising enough money to maintain her project to provide free legal help to immigrants being held by the federal government in the Baker County Jail. Florida Coastal School of Law’s Student Bar Association donated more than $31,000, and the local law firm of Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart donated $8,400 to keep the Baker Defense Project going. MAY 22-28, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 7

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prudent parent standard,” which basically means treating foster children like their own children. Johnson, as a foster mother, said she always had a close relationship with a child’s caseworker, and never had a problem dealing with the rules. “I consider my foster kids children as my kids,” she said. In a May 9 testimony before Congress, the bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, told lawmakers about Florida’s ongoing culture change designed to restore some normalcy to the lives of foster children. “We felt our main purpose was to protect these children … but in our quest to keep them safe, what we’ve done is bubble-wrap kids and deprive them of any kind of normalcy when it comes to childhood,” Detert said. Cook said Rhodes has a bright future, despite living a large portion of her life as a foster child. In the Road to Independence program, she is eligible for childcare, parenting classes, mentoring, tutoring, life skills and financial classes. Rhodes is a senior at Englewood High School and needs only a few classes remaining

to graduate. She wants to attend Florida State College at Jacksonville and eventually become a lawyer. Rhodes, who was born in Jacksonville and lived in California, does not freely talk about the factors that landed her in foster care. “She is a sweet child. Whatever she wants to do, she can do. She has overcome obstacles,” Cook said. The Children’s Home Society is the oldest and largest nonprofit in Florida that serves children and families, serving more than 76,000 each year. Its Buckner Division, located in Jacksonville, serves 9,000 children and families in Northeast Florida each year. It contracts with Family Support Services of North Florida to provide foster services, case management, foster homes and group homes, Cook said. The goals of the organization are “to break the generational cycle of abuse in more families; to protect children from harm; to heal children who’ve been hurt; to create strong, stable families and to help children grow up safe, healthy and prepared for life.” “We want to give teens a fighting chance for a future,” Cook said. “This legislation gives them a better chance to succeed.” Ron Word rword@folioweekly.com

NewsBuzz until the City Commission meets June 4. At a May 7 meeting, the Commission deferred putting an ordinance on second reading. City Attorney Tammi Bach told the News-Leader commissioners have several alternatives to consider, including limiting the number of permits and where performers, street artists and vendors are allowed. Some businesses have complained about the performers; others say they shouldn’t be restricted.

Extending the Heritage Trail

Cover by Randy Rataj and Joey Taravella, the Spinnaker

Size Matters to UNF Spinnaker The University of North Florida’s student newspaper, the Spinnaker, is considering a move from a weekly tabloid to a glossy monthly magazine. Spinnaker Editor in Chief Jacob Harn said student leaders have had internal discussions with Media Adviser John Timpe and university administrators, and the business office is evaluating how the move would affect revenue. The Spinnaker wants to hear from students, faculty, staff and alumni through a survey. The early response in discussions has been positive, Harn said. “We’re keeping our eyes open in a digital age and focusing on the website for daily coverage,” Harn said of the plans. The tentative plan for publishing a magazine would call for 10 monthly issues – including two double issues – beginning in Fall 2013. The Spinnaker plans to print three more issues in its current tabloid format – in June, July and August. For more information, go to folioweekly.com/flog.

Fighting for the Streets The fight over an ordinance limiting street performers in downtown Fernandina Beach has been postponed

Scrubbing Police Reports To cut down on identity theft and the release of private information, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will no longer provide police reports for the media directly from the streets. Now, the media will have to request a copy of a police report, which will be released after it’s been reviewed for removal of information that’s exempt from the state’s public records law. In the past, reporters could wade through a stack of police reports to see if any had news value. In a news release, Undersheriff Dwain Senterfitt said the department remains committed to transparency and other departments are using the same policy.

Clay Schools Suit Settled The lawsuit filed by Clay County School Superintendent Charlie Van Zant Jr. against the Clay County School Board has been settled, but the outcome remains secret. Despite spending $24,260 in county money in legal fees, Van Zant and the board members, all of who are elected, agreed not to publicly talk about the issue, The Florida Times-Union reported. The legal battle began when the board rewrote a job description for the career and technical education director instead of taking Van Zant’s recommendation on the job’s requirements.

Dead Stars Get MTV Nod Though they’ve been around since 2009, indie rock band Dead Stars is beginning to make more noise 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

than ever. The three-piece band – cousins and Jacksonville natives Jeff and Jaye Moore and friend John Watterberg from Albuquerque – recorded a five-song EP, “High Gain,” set to drop June 4. Dead Stars recently gained notoriety after the single “Waste Away” was featured on MTV Hive’s website. “It’s great. The ultimate goal, of course, is for as many people to hear your music as possible,” guitarist Jeff Moore said. “We’ve been doing this for a while … so you try to not get too excited or too bummed either way. Whether things are good or bad, you just try to keep going.” A music video for the single “Waste Away” will soon be available on YouTube. The band’s last album, “I Get By,” is on Spotify. Read more about Dead Stars at folioweekly.com/playingaround. Lauren Wray

The Department of the Interior has added St. Johns County to the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. The corridor, established by federal legislation in 2006, is one of 49 National Heritage Areas promoting the living culture of an African-American population. The Gullah Geechee are descendants of enslaved Africans brought to South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. The trail spans coastal communities from Wilmington, N.C., to St. Augustine. Freedom Road Trail (freedomroadtrail.org), a black-owned St. Augustine firm, did much of the work on the project.

Dead Tank Records Lives Three years ago, Dead Tank Records closed its doors, and Josh Jubinsky began focusing on his highest priority: family. Now, Jubinsky and Dead Tank are back with upcoming releases already in the works. A 7” split involving musicians Captive Bolt and author Gary Francione is nearly complete; the B-side is available on deadtankrecords.wordpress.com. Emperor X is set to release a record after returning from his current European tour. Read more about Jubinsky at folioweekly.com/playingaround. Andrew Nichols

New Digs for Nassau County Sheriff’s Officers State lawmakers have approved $500,000 in seed money, to be combined with $10 million in county funding to build a new Nassau County Sheriff’s Office building. State Rep. Janet Adkins and State Sen. Aaron Bean, both Republicans, convinced fellow Legislators to OK the funds. In the past decade, the current building has had roof failure, mold and rodent infestation.

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Top 5 Lists Complete Summer Guide Listings P.20 10 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

Models: Laura Cajas, Jake Radacz, Sara Hardman, Brittany Haggard and Lindsey Hamilton Photography by Katya Cajas Design By Katarina Lubet and Katya Cajas

Sports p. 12 Movies p. 13 Foods p. 13 Downtown p. 14 Beach p. 15 Art p. 16 Books p. 17 Concerts p. 18 Events p. 18 Inside p. 19

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TOP 5 SPORTING EVENTS WWE RAW WORLD TOUR 5 p.m. June 9 Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown Tickets: $15-$95 630-3900, ticketmaster.com

JACKSONVILLE AXEMEN OPENER 5 p.m. June 1 Hodges Stadium, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr., Southside Tickets $8; kids younger than 12 free 514-8503, jaxaxe.com

John Cena’s catchphrase may be “you can’t see me,” but at 6-feet-1-inch and 250-plus pounds, the dude is kinda hard to miss. Wrestling fans can expect the reigning WWE champ to dole out plenty of monkey-flips, spine-busters and five-knuckle shuffles in the ring with equal amounts of smack talk. Oozing with blood, sweat and testosterone, the event also features fellow WWE Raw stars Sheamus, Ryback and Mark Henry performing — that is, fighting — for your pleasure. Those of you with ringside seats may want to BYOBS (Bring Your Own Biohazard Suit).

Since 2006, the city’s semi-pro rugby league team has been entertaining fans of all ages with fearless (read: no helmets or pads) competitors in a fast-paced display of athleticism that’s almost as painful to watch as it is to play. So it’s a good thing that the games’ high-energy, party atmosphere distracts many fans from realizing they haven’t a clue what’s happening on the field. Full concessions, raffles and a post-game meet-and-greet with the players are also in the line-up.

BOWLING FOR RHINOS 7 p.m. July 27; register by June 15 Batt Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Ave., Westside Tickets: $15 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org

What sounds like a carnival game is actually an annual event to raise funds and awareness for rhino sanctuaries in Africa and Indonesia. Hosted by the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens’ chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers, BFR seeks to help endangered rhinos as well as their ecosystems. Tickets include three games of bowling and shoe rentals. Surprisingly, shoehorns are not available. PRS DOUGHNUT RUN 6 p.m. June 7 Riverwalk (behind Yates YMCA), 221 Riverside Ave., Riverside Fee: $20-$30 individuals, $50-$90 relay teams, $10-$20 kids’ run 316-8122, prsrunningclub.com

Personal Running Solutions calls it “the sweetest 3-mile race of the year,” which is pretty accurate, because racers must eat a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts during the run. Following the St. Johns along the Riverwalk, the course is flat and scenic — with the exception of an occasional pile of doughnut vomitus. For participants who’d rather not consume the 2,400 calories alone, there’s a three-person relay option (a mere 800 calories per leg) and a no-doughnut option if runners make a $50 donation to One Fund Boston, the event’s beneficiary. Kids 15 and younger can run a 1-mile version; the doughnut-eating requirement is determined by age.

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JACKSONVILLE SUNS FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAMES Aug. 29-Sept. 2 Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown Tickets: $7.50-$22.50 358-2846, jaxsuns.com

Depending on how the Suns finish out the season, this five-game homestand against the Mississippi Braves could be the last fans see of the team until 2014, but the ever-present possibility of players getting called up to the majors ensures they’ll go all out for the win. Appearances by beloved mascot Southpaw, kooky fan competitions, sing-alongs, fireworks and scrambling for Suns swag jettisoned into the stands make the games especially fun for kids. Adults, on the other hand, look to dollar beers and cocktail specials to enhance their trip to the ballpark. Kerry Speckman themail@folioweekly.com

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TOP 5 MOVIES Though a few of the movies vying to be among the Top 5 summer blockbusters are already in area theaters — “Iron Man 3,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Star Trek Into Darkness” — here are five upcoming films that should be on the top of moviegoers’ lists this summer. Release dates are subject to change. MAN OF STEEL June 14

Hard to believe it’s been 25 years since Christopher Reeve wound up a four-movie stint as Superman. “Steel,” starring relatively unknown Henry Cavill, is expected to do for Superman what “The Dark Knight” trilogy did to reignite the Batman franchise. I’m betting it generates more excitement than 2006’s “Superman Returns” did. MONSTERS UNIVERSITY June 21

We’ve waited more than a decade to see the monster comedy team of Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and Sully (John Goodman) reunited. This prequel, set in their college years, should be the most highly anticipated animated film this summer, despite two other high-profile sequels demanding your attention — “Despicable Me 2” and “Smurfs 2.”

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OK, I know Westerns have not exactly thrived in the past 30 years, so this reboot might have more of an uphill battle than Superman, but with Johnny Depp cast as the Lone Ranger’s Comanche partner Tonto, this seems like a sure bet for a good time. “Ranger” is hoping to do for Westerns what “Pirates of the Caribbean” did for pirate movies.

Sunday afternoons (live music on the deck 4-8 p.m.) Whitey’s Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, Orange Park Price: $15.99 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com

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Not interested in all the big blockbuster action, sci-fi and animated films dominating the summer theater season? Try this lowbudget, coming-of-age film starring Sam Rockwell, Steve Carell and Toni Collette, about a 14-year-old boy who bonds with the owner of a local water park. It was the favorite at the Sundance Film Festival and could be the sleeper hit of the summer. ELYSIUM Aug. 9

Director Neill Blomkamp, who delivered the thought-provoking “District 9,” returns with another sci-fi action entry exploring class issues. Set in 2159, it shows an Earth divided into the rich, who live aboard a high-tech space station, and the poor, trying to survive on a dying planet. Stars Jodie Foster and Matt Damon have good track records for picking high-quality work. John Hoogesteger themail@folioweekly.com

Nothing quite says summer like a low-country boil on the water. With live music wafting through the air, a breeze blowing through your hair and a frosty beverage in your hand, Whitey’s is the perfect spot to unwind. Shrimp are served with pieces of potatoes, spicy sausage and corn on the cob — a finger-lickinggood spread, bebe. FOURTH OF JULY BACKYARD BBQ 1-6 p.m. July 4 Orsay, 3630 Park St., Riverside Tickets: $25 all you can eat; cash bar 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com

Popular French spot Orsay takes barbecue fare up a few notches. Beneath a large tent in Orsay’s parking lot, the all-you-can-eat menu changes annually and is announced a few weeks prior. Some of 2012’s standouts were grass-fed beef sliders with fromage Américaine and thick slices of crisp Berkshire bacon, Intuition Jon Boat Ale, poached hot dogs with Cubanelle pepper chow chow, sherry vinegar-braised Black Hog Farm pork shoulder with Napa cabbage slaw and a popcorn bar with toppings like truffle oil powder, parmigiano-reggiano and foie gras oil. Cans of local Intuition beers and a cash bar were available to wash everything down. And there were free coozies and fun swag.

THE JACK DEL RIO GRANDE SUB AND LARGE SWEET TEA Tuesdays-Saturdays Angie’s Subs, 1436 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach Price: $6.45 for a 10-inch sub 246-2519, facebook.com/angiessubs

Warm turkey, roast beef, crispy bacon, melted provolone, sautéed mushrooms, crunchy barbecue Frito chips and spicy ranch dressing on a toasted white or wheat hoagie roll (your choice) make for a perfect pre- or post-beach lunch. Douse it with one of the squeeze bottles of tangy Peruvian sauce and pair it with a bag of chips. Fill up your cup from an oversized vat of award-winning sweet iced tea. The atmosphere’s laid-back with mismatched tables and chairs and an authentic, casual, easy-going beach vibe. SUNDAY FUNDAY 2 p.m. Sundays The Pier Cantina & Sandbar, 412 First St. N, Jacksonville Beach 246-6454, thepierjax.com

With the tunes of popular local band Split Tone heard from 6 p.m. until close, The Pier is the place to be for Sunday Funday. Watch beachgoers while sipping an icy-cold Corona or Corona Light for just $3. Pair it with an oversized California burrito stuffed with steak or grilled chicken and all the fixings — lettuce, tomato, rice, refried beans, sour cream and cheese sauce. Or bring your crew and unwind with a few shareable appetizers like queso, guacamole and queso fundido.

DIPPED SOFT-SERVE VANILLA ICE CREAM CONE Dreamette, 3646 Post St., Murray Hill Price: $2.40 for a small cone 379-4343, facebook.com/dreamette

Cones, shakes and banana splits, oh my! This neighborhood spot is perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day — good thing the cones have a little plastic drip-guard. The soft-serve vanilla is dipped in your choice of flavored coatings (butterscotch, cake batter, chocolate, etc.). For 65 years, Dreamette has doled out sweet delights to adults and children alike. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, it’s all delicious — and because of that, you’ll usually find yourself waiting in line. Bring a wad of dollar bills: Dreamette only takes cash. Caron Streibich Folio Weekly Bite Club host biteclub@folioweekly.com MAY 22-28, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 13

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10-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays Meet at The Jacksonville Landing escalators, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown Tickets: $15 adults, $5 children 827-1845, adlibtours.com

Three-hour tours, days vary St. Johns Marina, 901 Gulf Life Drive, Southbank Tickets: $55 adults, $35 children younger than 12, group rates available 595-5976, firstcoastoutfitters.com

If you’ve never thought to discover Downtown Jacksonville by foot, add it to your to-do list. These laid-back guided group tours are narrated, providing a unique way to soak up knowledge about Downtown’s rich history. Your group will go below — exploring hidden underground tunnels — and above with rooftop visits to view Jacksonville’s skyline. Bring your camera.

Explore Downtown in a kayak, with the sun glistening off the expansive St. Johns River. On the guided tour, you’ll paddle past several landmarks including The Jacksonville Landing, EverBank Field and Friendship Fountain. The tour stops at Exchange Park for a snack and nature lesson about the areas surrounding the river. Look for dolphins and manatees that just might be sharing the waterway with you.

MAD COWFORD IMPROV 8:15-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays NorthStar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Downtown Tickets: $5 233-2359, facebook.com/madcowfordimprov

Love a good laugh? Pair dinner and an improvisational comedy show for an easy date night, or bring a group of friends to maximize the laughs. Get there early — sometimes the seats fill up fast. The quick fly-by-the-seat-oftheir-pants jokes are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. And if they don’t, there’s always the cold beer and pizza. 2013

BURRITO GALLERY TRIVIA NIGHT 7 p.m. Tuesdays Burrito Gallery, 21 E. Adams St., Downtown Free 598-2922, burritogallery.com

Bring your friends or co-workers and show off your fiercely competitive side. Grab some grub — chips and queso, a trio of tacos and cold beer — on the back patio. First place wins a $50 Burrito Gallery gift certificate, second $30, third $20 — and there are no restrictions, so feel free to buy another round with your earnings. INDOOR BOOK EXPLORATION AND LUNCH Tuesdays-Sundays Chamblin’s Uptown, 215 N. Laura St., Downtown Free 674-0868, chamblinbookmine.com

Perfect for escaping a scorching hot summer day or rainy afternoon, you’ll easily get lost in Chamblin’s aisles. Filled with mostly used books in countless genres and titles, this two-story spot is guaranteed to provide hours of literary excitement. And when you get hungry, visit the downstairs café. Options abound for breakfast and lunch: bagels, sandwiches, salads and freshly made soups — great for pairing with an iced latte. Also worth mentioning: the Huffington Post named Chamblin’s to its 12 Best Bookstores in America list in 2011. Caron Streibich Folio Weekly Bite Club host biteclub@folioweekly.com 14 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

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TOP 5 BEACH ACTIVITIES MUSIC BY THE SEA CONCERT SERIES 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, May 8-Sept. 25 St. Johns County Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach Free 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org

The annual Music by the Sea concert series offers free music by 21 different performers through the end of September. Local eateries set up shop and hawk dinner for $10 or less. Enjoy some grub and free tunes sponsored by the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association. Performers include The Falling Bones, Rob Peck & Friends, Funk Shui and many more. Bring your cooler and lawn chairs. And each week, a different area restaurant offers its fare. MOONLIGHT MOVIES 9 p.m. May 24: “Iron Man” 9 p.m. May 31: “Independence Day” 9 p.m. June 7: “Ice Age” SeaWalk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach Free jacksonvillebeach.org/visitors/special-events

Now in its 12th season, the Moonlight Movies series runs three consecutive Friday nights this summer. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic, but remember to leave alcohol, skateboards, bicycles, glass and animals (except qualified service animals) at home. This is a familyfriendly event, so no ruffians allowed. FIRST COAST VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION fcva1.com

What started as a group of friends who enjoyed the competitive sport of beach volleyball has grown into the First Coast Volleyball Association (FCVA). In 2010, the group changed its name from Jacksonville Volleyball Club to the current FCVA and now host games on Jacksonville Beach throughout the spring, summer and early fall. Membership in the association is free, and scheduled games are held at courts just south of the Jax Beach Pier from Third Avenue North to Beach Boulevard. GBA GOIN’ COASTAL BBQ COMPETITION June 7-8 Central Park, Fernandina Beach 753-0001, jrobertson@fbfl.org, bbqga.org

The Georgia Barbecue Association Florida State Championship features barbecue, live music, yard games, concessions and more. Teams from all over the Southeast cook up a storm to be crowned state champion, win prize money and compete in the World Food Championship in Las Vegas. SISTERS OF THE SEA 8 a.m. Sept. 7 Jacksonville Beach Pier Fee: $30 per division sistersofthesea.org

Founded in 1997, Sisters of the Sea is a nonprofit organization for women surfers in Northeast Florida. The group regularly holds surf contests and other events benefitting local charities. The SOS Surf Classic is for women only (with the exception of the tandem division) and is open to the first 125 women to enter. Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com MAY 22-28, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 15

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Atlanta-based artist Sarah Emerson returns to Northeast Florida’s space:eight Gallery this summer for her “Dog Days” exhibit featuring new paintings, watercolors and graphic drawings. Press material describes Emerson’s collection as a “world where innocence and cultural enlightenment are fragile propositions amid the chaos of a disintegrating environment defined by the best and worst pursuits of our human and animalistic behaviors.“ Emerson painted her “Black Sea of Trees” mural as part of the Project Atrium series at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville; it’s on display through July 7. FUTURE RETRO: THE GREAT AGE OF THE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE Through Sept. 8 Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside Admission: $10 adults, $6 seniors, military and students, free for kids 5 and younger 353-4101, cummer.org

This exhibit comprises drawings from the collection of Frederick A. Sharf, exploring the beauty and ingenuity of American automotive design after World War II. “Future Retro” features an eclectic mix of illustrations from sketches to fully rendered works and mixed-media pieces encompassing ink, gouache and graphite pencil, with collage elements. LARI GIBBONS’ TRACES Through Aug. 18, reception and lecture 6-8 p.m. May 23 MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown Admission: Free for opening reception 366-6911, mocajacksonville.org

Artist Lari R. Gibbons makes her way to Northeast Florida this summer for her “Traces” exhibit, which reflects an engagement with the natural world as humans alter it. An associate professor at the University of North Texas, Gibbons earned an MFA from the University of Nebraska and currently teaches printmaking and directs the Print Research Institute of North Texas. Gibbons has shown her work all over the world, from Poland to New York City to Argentina. NATURE & WILDLIFE EXHIBIT July 27-Aug. 31, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2 St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine Admission: Free 824-2310, staaa.org

A juried show hosted by the St. Augustine Art Association, “Nature & Wildlife Exhibit” is going on its fourth year. It’s proved to be a popular show, featuring local artists submitting mixed-media pieces depicting landscapes, floral and fauna, marine life, birds and anything else you’d find in nature. The deadline to apply for inclusion in the show is June 3. 16 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

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THE AVIATOR’S WIFE Melanie Benjamin Release date Jan. 15, 2013

The latest from novelist Melanie Benjamin, “The Aviator’s Wife” delves into the lives of one of America’s most extraordinary couples: Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. A New York Times bestseller, the book follows Anne Morrow, the shy daughter of the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, as she meets and falls in love with Col. Charles Lindbergh right after he completed his famous 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. USA Today described “The Aviator’s Wife,” spanning from the late ’20s to the mid-’60s, including their baby’s tragic kidnaping and death, as “Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs’ troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy.” ALMOST HOLLYWOOD: THE FORGOTTEN STORY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Blair Miller Release date June 16, 2013

“Almost Hollywood” follows the motion picture industry as it developed in Jacksonville after the turn of the 20th Century. By 1915, Jacksonville counted more than 30 studios and became known as the “winter film capital of the world.” In the book, Miller describes how the River City went from a booming filmmaking destination to a town overshadowed by Hollywood’s new movie industry. FINDING THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH: PONCE DE LEON AND FLORIDA’S MAGICAL WATERS Rick Kilby Release date May 14, 2013

“Finding the Fountain of Youth” examines Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León and his quest to find the Fountain of Youth. Crammed with postcards, vintage advertisements and photos, Kilby’s book also addresses the problems associated with protecting Florida’s fragile springs.

A CURIOUS MAN: THE STRANGE & BRILLIANT LIFE OF ROBERT ‘BELIEVE IT OR NOT!’ RIPLEY Neal Thompson Release date May 7, 2013

Have you ever wondered how Robert Ripley built his vast collection of the world’s strangest oddities? Then pick up a copy of “A Curious Man.” Thompson digs into the life of the cartoonist-turned-globetrotting-millionaire who sought out the world’s eccentrics, freaks and those odd folks who do weird things, including E.L. Blystone, who wrote 2,871 legible letters on a grain of rice. UNNATURAL CREATURES: STORIES SELECTED Neil Gaiman Release date April 23, 2013

New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman gathered 16 stories — ranging from the whimsical to the terrifying — and placed them in “Unnatural Creatures.” Sales of the book benefit 826DC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students’ creative writing ventures. This new HarperCollins publication features works by authors like E. Nesbit, Diana Wynne Jones and Gahan Wilson. Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com MAY 22-28, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 17

TOP 5 EVENTS and Festivals JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL May 23-26 Various venues, Downtown 630-3690, makeascenedowntown.com

Downtown Jacksonville transforms into a jazz-lovers’ paradise (and people-watching safari) with four days of concerts, talent showcases, piano competitions and latenight jam sessions. Acts range from local favorites Tropic of Cancer and St. Johns River City Band to headliners Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Yellowjackets and Trombone Shorty. Special events, including Art in the Heart of Downtown and the “Off Jazz” concert featuring R&B favorites Brian McKnight and Avant, broaden the appeal to festivalgoers. Many events are free but some require tickets; VIP packages and preferred day passes are also available. FOOD FIGHT 6:30 p.m. June 6 Touchdown Club East, EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Field Dr., Downtown Tickets: $60 in advance, $70 at the door 739-7074, jacksonvillefoodfight.org

For more than two decades, Second Harvest North Florida has hosted this tasty event created to “take a bite out of hunger.” Fifty of the city’s most popular restaurants join local beverage distributors for a evening of friendly competition, as chefs whip up samples of their signature dishes (and yes, desserts are on the menu). Live entertainment, raffles and hobnobbing with some of Jacksonville’s finest certainly put the “fun” in “fundraising.”

ANCIENT CITY CON June 21-23 Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel, 225 E. Coastline Dr., Downtown Tickets: $10-$40 ancientcitycon.com

Attention, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime enthusiasts: Northeast Florida’s multigenre fandom convention returns with even more out-of-this-world events. Designed to celebrate “geek niche” genres, the two-day event boasts film screenings, live music, industry panels, special guests (who hasn’t wanted to meet a comic book model?) and social games like an interactive zombie survival experience. Even non-fanboys and girls will appreciate the costume contest (no real weapons or threatening props, play-fighting or inappropriate attire, please), miniature painting contest and the ever-popular dating game. May the Force be with them.

TOP 5 CONCERTS KINGS OF THE MIC TOUR 6:30 p.m. June 7 St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine Tickets: $45-$85 209-3759, staugamphitheatre.com

If you’re a fan of ’90s rap and hip-hop, then Kings of the Mic Tour is a must-see. Featuring LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Public Enemy and De La Soul, the 25-date U.S. tour makes only two stops in Florida — and we get one. With Ladies Love Cool James at the helm, the tour’s a “chariot of fire from the golden era of hip-hop,” according to Urban Media. Word. CAT POWER 8 p.m. June 16 The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown Tickets: $33.50, $38.50 355-2787, floridatheatre.com

48-HOUR FILM PROJECT Kickoff 6 p.m. June 14, Drop-off 6:30 p.m. June 16 The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown Screenings June 18-20 The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown Tickets: $140-$175 to participate, screening prices TBA, 48hourfilm.com/jacksonville

One part “Project Green Light” and one part “The Amazing Race,” this international event challenges creative teams to write, shoot, score and edit an original four- to seven-minute film — within 48 hours — without knowing the genre until the last minute. Completed films are screened at a local venue with a panel of judges and audiences picking the winners. Admittedly, they aren’t exactly Sundance-worthy, but what do you expect in 48 hours — “48 Hrs.”? 18 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS July 4, Free

With the number of Independence Day celebrations in these parts, you’d think fireworks grew on trees — or at least didn’t cost tens of thousands of dollars. But far be it from city officials to deprive residents of their inalienable right to watch explosive pyrotechnic devices spew sulfur, charcoal and strontium into the sky. Three of the biggest displays are in Jacksonville (jacksonvillelanding.com), St. Augustine (floridashistoriccoast.com) and Jacksonville Beach (jacksonvillebeach.org), which returns after a year hiatus. Kerry Speckman themail@folioweekly.com

Cat Power, aka Chan Marshall, is touring in support of her new studio album, “Sun,” which she wrote, played, recorded and produced entirely by herself. It’s been more than six years since her last album of original material; Marshall calls her new record “a rebirth.” With her usual haunting guitar work and provocative vocal hooks, Cat Power’s upcoming show at The Florida Theatre should be amazing. TWO GALLANTS 9 p.m. June 18 The Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach Tickets: $13 460-9311, originalcafe11.com

A folk rock duo from San Francisco, Two Gallants grabbed their name from the title of a story in James Joyce’s “Dubliners.”

Consisting of Adam Stephens (guitar, harmonica and vocals) and Tyson Vogel (drums and vocals), Two Gallants tour this summer in support of “The Bloom and the Blight,” the band’s fourth album dropped in September 2012 on ATO Records. WE STILL DREAM 8 p.m. July 12 The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine Tickets: $6, all-ages show 342-2294, thestandardfl.com

The Jacksonville-based pop-punk outfit We Still Dream describes itself like this: “With a slightly edgy sound, catchy melodies and up-beat vocals, this band is a definite for crowds of various genres.” The headliners will be joined by fellow pop-punksters On My Honor, .engraved., VICES, Winter Wave and Dead Leaves. LOUDERPALOOZA 2 7 p.m. Aug. 3 Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown Tickets: $5 353-4686, burrobarjax.com

The second annual Louderpalooza hits Downtown Jacksonville with a collection of local punk outfits including Shattermat, The Pinz, Self-Employed, Status Faux, XGeezer and FFN. Louderpalooza 2 — if anything like Louderpalooza 1 — is a celebration of some damn loud bands coming together to create a compilation album. Long live the Queen. Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com

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TOP 5 INSIDE ACTIVITIES DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD 8 p.m. June 14-15, 19-22, 11 p.m. June 15 and 22 Players By the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jacksonville Beach Tickets: $20, $17 for students, military and seniors 249-0289, playersbythesea.org

Written by Bert V. Royal and directed by Bradley M. Akers, “Dog Sees God” follows main character CB as he starts to question the existence of an afterlife after his dog dies from rabies. New York Magazine said of the play, “’Dog Sees God’ doesn’t feel like the same old high-schoolwarfare schlock. The characters — teenage and reckless — are both genuinely sympathetic and unquestionably cruel.” MARGARET CHO 8 p.m. June 29 The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown Tickets: $35, $45 355-2787, floridatheatre.com

On tour with her brand new stand-up show “Mother,” comedian Margaret Cho makes a stop in Jacksonville benefiting JASMYN and Oasis. The show offers an untraditional look at motherhood and how women are viewed in “queer culture.” Cho includes observations on race, drugs, sexuality, celebrities, culture and politics. “Ms. Cho put on a hysterically funny 90-minute set,” Bust magazine said of her performance. “It was the most explicit and painfully honest performance I’ve ever seen from her giving it 100 percent.” JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT June 12-Aug. 4 Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside Tickets: $38-$53 641-1212, alhambrajax.com

An Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with lyrics by Tim Rice, “Joseph” is based on the biblical saga of a young man who wears a coat his mother made, a miasma of color and fabric. With little spoken dialogue (almost entirely sung), the play touts a family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music. “It’s been a long time since the Alhambra has done this show, and with our new technology, we’ll be able to make it even better than folks remember it,” Alhambra Managing Partner Craig Smith said on the theater’s website. DREW CAREY 8 p.m. July 12, 8 and 10 p.m. July 13 The Comedy Zone in Ramada Inn, 3130 Hartley Road, Mandarin Tickets: $35, $40 292-4242, comedyzone.com

American actor, comedian and game show host (“The Price Is Right”), Drew Carey makes his way to the River City for three standup performances. Carey starred in his own ABC sitcom, “The Drew Carey Show” for nine seasons starting in 1995. He hosted an American version of the British improvisational comedy show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” from 1998 to 2006. JACKSONVILLE BY DESIGN: AIA CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF ARCHITECTURE Through September Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank Admission: $10 adults, $8 kids ages 3-12, seniors and active military 396-6674, themosh.org

Presented by MOSH in partnership with the Jacksonville Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, “Jacksonville by Design” presents the past 100 years of architecture in Jacksonville, from the Great Fire of 1901 to today. It’s displayed in The Loft Gallery on the museum’s third floor. Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com MAY 22-28, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 19

MAY 22 AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Time For Three, with violinists Zachary DePue and Nicolas Kendall, bassist Ranaan Meyer and cellist Loretta O’Sullivan, 7 p.m. May 22 at Walker’s Landing, Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, $40, 261-1779, aicmf.com. BOOK OF DAYS Donald Martin discusses his works in drawing, book arts, sculpture, painting and prints inspired by daily devotionals in Europe in the late Middle Ages, for his exhibit, 1:30 p.m. May 22. The exhibit is on display May 22-June 20 at South Gallery, Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-2023, fscj.edu/mydegree/campuses/wilson-center/ venues/gallery.php. CHOSEN PATHWAYS An exhibit of works by Sherrie Pettigrew and John Tilton remains on display May 22-24 at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. AMERICAN GLASS NOW: 2013 A juried exhibit featuring works by stained-glass artists is displayed May 22-29 at St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org. CANVAS, CLAY, COLLAGE & CUTTING EDGE A juried art exhibition is on display May 22-June 2 at St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org. SUSAN HENDERSON The artist’s paintings are displayed May 22-31 at Seventh Street Gallery, 14 S. Seventh St., Fernandina Beach, 432-8330, seventhstgallery.com. DONNA WOULFE The artist’s work is displayed May 22-June 3 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828, coab.us/index.aspx?NID=158. ANCIENT CITY MOSAIC A juried exhibit of 450 pieces depicting impressions of St. Augustine is featured at all six St. Johns County Public Libraries May 22-June 4. After June 4, the pieces will be strung together and hung in grid format, displayed June 15-Aug. 10 at St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org. IN SITU The Northeast Florida Sculptors’ juried exhibition remains on display May 22-June 7 at Ethan Allen Design Center, 4939 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 292-1700. 20/20 PERFECT VISION The Ritz Theatre & Museum celebrates 20 years of African-American art with the exhibit “20/20 Perfect Vision,” featuring works of 20 artists, on display May 22-June 30 at 829 N. Davis St., Downtown Jacksonville, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. FIRST COAST PASTEL SOCIETY The pastel society’s members’ exhibit continues through June at Reddi Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-3161. WATER LINES An exhibit of Dan Famiglietti’s works, inspired by coastal waters, continues May 22-July 2 at Rotunda Gallery, St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 808-7330, stjohnsculture.com. LANDSCAPES: A PANORAMIC VIEW The juried exhibit continues May 22-29 at The Art Center Premiere Gallery, Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/premier.html. ICONIC EXPRESSIONS An exhibit of works by artist Kari Marquardt continues May 22-31 at The Closet, 51 Cordova St., Ste. E, St. Augustine, 810-5699. CPHACE SERIES Laird’s infrared captures printed on archival metallic paper remains on display May 22-June 30 in the Haskell Gallery, Jacksonville International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Rd., Northside, 741-3546. 20 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

ultimate summer guideGUIDE 2013 ULTIMATE SUMMER HIROMI MONEYHUN The artist’s three-dimensional paper-cut art is on display in the connector display cases (before security) May 22-June 30 in the Haskell Gallery, Jacksonville International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Rd., Northside, 741-3546. CHRISTIE THOMPSON HOLECHEK The artist’s work is featured through May on the Highway Gallery, a public art project on digital billboards throughout the city. The campaign is a collaboration among Harbinger, Florida Mining Gallery, Clear Channel Outdoor and Clearly Jacksonville. PLUM GALLERY Works by Claire J. Kendrick (“Botanical Series” oil paintings), Mary L. Gibson, Thomas Brock and Tony Gill are on display for the spring theme exhibit, held through June 30 at Plum Gallery, 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069, plumartgallery.com. FLORIDA-TWENTY SEVEN: TWO DECADES OF WATCHING An exhibition of Florida photography by Bob Willis is on display May 22-July 2 at the University of North Florida Gallery of Art, 1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 2, Ste. 1001, Southside, unf.edu/gallery. PICASSO ART & ARENA An exhibit showcasing 39 pieces of Pablo Picasso’s work from the Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal in Málaga, Spain, is on display May 22-Aug. 11 at St. Augustine Visitor Center, 10 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 825-1000. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Navy Pride 7-9 p.m. May 22 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Coquina Beach, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. MURDER AMONG FRIENDS Loretta Swit from “M*A*S*H” stars in Alhambra Theatre & Dining’s production of the play, about a couple planning a murder on New Year’s Eve, 6 p.m. May 22, 23-25, 28-31, June 1, 2-6, 8 and 9; 11 a.m. May 23 and 25, June 1 and 8; and noon May 26 and June 2 and 8 at 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35-$53, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. LA FLORIDA The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens exhibits 500 years of Florida art “from native and Spanish colonial artifacts, to digital and video art of today,” May 22-Oct. 6 in the museum’s Thomas H. Jefferson Gallery of American Art, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org. FUTURE RETRO: THE GREAT AGE OF THE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens showcases drawings of American automotive design from Frederick A. Sharf’s collection of post-World War II decades in the Minerva and Raymond K. Mason Gallery, the Joan Wellhouse and Martin Stein Sr. Gallery, and the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Millner Gallery, May 22-Sept. 8 at 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org. POST An exhibit featuring works by street artist Swoon and the art collaborative MILAGROS that include pieces made from materials mined and repurposed from Harbinger recycling bins, continues through May 31 at Florida Mining Gallery, 5300 Shad Road, Southside, 425-2845, floridamininggallery.com. PRE-SCHOOL DAY The Museum of Science & History hosts programs for pre-school-aged children, 9-11 a.m. May 22 and June 12 at 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, $5 per person, 396-6674, themosh.org. STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater presents J.J. Abrams’ follow-up to “Star Trek,” May 15-29 at 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, $13 for adults 18-55, $10 for children 3-12, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com. FUN ON THE FARM The Florida Agricultural Museum presents a family farm experience 9 a.m.-5 p.m. all summer long at 7900 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast, $9 for adults, $7 for children, (386) 446-7630, myagmuseum.com.

GUIDED SEGWAY TOURS In partnership with the Florida State Park Service, EcoMotion Tours provides tours of Little Talbot Island State Park, Fort Clinch State Park (starting Aug. 16) and Fort George Island Cultural State Park with visits to Kingsley Plantation. Starting at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays; Starting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday, 11255 Fort George Road, Northside, $65-$95, 251-9477, ecomotiontours.com.

DYLAN FEST Underbelly hosts local artists Robert Lester Folsom, Mama Blue, Arvid Smith, The Dewars, Jesse Montoya, New Strangers, Pretty to Think So, Laura Minor, Real Job, The Shylights, The Idiots, The Michelles and Katie Grace Helow as they cover Bob Dylan favorites for the singer-songwriting legend’s 72nd birthday 8 p.m. May 23 at 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067, jaxunderbelly.com.

$10; country music with free two-step lessons, 6:30 p.m. May 25; and free ballroom dancing lessons 3 p.m. May 26; at Club Savoy, 6354 Arlington Road, Arlington, 745-7725.

KAYAK AMELIA Guided kayak nature tours are held daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 13030 Heckscher Dr., Jacksonville, 251-0016, kayakamelia.com.

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MOSH AFTER DARK: JACKSONVILLE BY DESIGN The Museum of Science & History hosts a night of Jacksonville’s architectural design, which complements its “Jacksonville by Design: AIA Celebrates 100 Years of Architecture” third-floor exhibit 6 p.m. at MOSH, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, free for members, $5 for nonmembers, 396-6674, themosh.org.

CALL FOR OUTSIDE/IN EXHIBIT The Art Center Premiere Gallery and Art Guild of Orange Park present a collaborative juried exhibit, “Outside/ In.” Submission deadline is May 23. The exhibit runs May 30-July 11 at Art Center Premiere Gallery, Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/premier.html.

KIP MOORE, STEPHEN CAREY, NAVY BAND SOUTHEAST WIND ENSEMBLE MCA country recording artist Moore headlines the 99 Days of Summer kickoff show, 7:30 p.m. May 23 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, free, 353-1188, jacksonvillelanding.com.

LET FREEDOM RING Presented by Amelia Residents in Action for the Symphony, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs patriotic favorites for Memorial Day Weekend, 7 p.m. May 23 at 1600 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, $20, 261-0105.

MAY 24

TRACES: RECEPTION AND LECTURE The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville hosts a reception with a lecture by Lari R. Gibbins, 6-8 p.m. May 23. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 18 at MOCA’s UNF Gallery of Art, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com.

JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Callendar and guitarist Taylor Roberts are featured 9:30 p.m. May 23 and every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., Riverside, 388-9551.

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Players by the Sea stages the 1953 Broadway drama that became a 1985 hit film, 8 p.m. May 23-25 and 30-31, June 1 and 6-8, and 2 p.m. May 26 and June 2 at 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $20, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball team hits the diamond against the Birmingham Barons at 7:05 p.m. May 23 (ZOOperstars, Elvis Himselvis), May 24 (Blood Drive, Family Fireworks), May 25 (Jersey Auction Salute the Navy), May 26 (Memorial Day Fireworks, Salute to Military) and 1:05 p.m. May 27 (Kids Run the Bases) at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, tickets range from $7.50-$22.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com. THE 11TH ANNUAL SEA TURTLE SHOW First Street Gallery showcases artwork in clay, metal and glass, as well as jewelry and photographs by national, regional and local artists, with a reception held 7-9 p.m. May 24. The exhibit is on display May 23-July 1 at 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com.

HUGGY LOWDOWN, CHRIS PAUL Comedians from “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” stir up laughs 8 p.m. May 23-26, and 10 p.m. May 24-25 at the Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Mandarin, $20-$25 plus tax, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. SUMMER, FALL, WINTER, SPRING This exhibit of Daniel Heyman’s works is displayed through June 14 at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/crispellert. NATURE & WILDLIFE PHOTO SHOOT The St. Augustine Art Association offers a photo shoot exclusively for artists submitting work for the “Nature & Wildlife” exhibit, noon-7 p.m. May 23 at 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, $10 to cover professional photographs and an image CD of work, 824-2310, staaa.org. DANCING IN ARLINGTON Ballroom dance lessons are held 7:30 p.m. May 23, $6; bop, shag and swing dancing is held 8 p.m. May 24,

BELLY DANCING Belly Dance with Margarita 4 p.m. May 23 and every Thur. and 10:30 a.m. May 25 and every Sat. at Boleros Dance Center, 10131 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 721-3399.

JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2013 The first night of the festival kicks off with Yellow Dog Jazz Band, Doug Carn and Najee 5-10:45 p.m. May 24 on the Swingin’ Stage at Main and Monroe streets; Just Jazz Quartet, Gary Starling and Jazz Jam Session kick it off 5-10:30 p.m. on the Landing’s Breezin’ Stage; and the John Ricci Quartet, Von Barlow’s Jazz Journey and Elisha Parris 5-10:30 p.m. on Hemming Plaza’s Groovin’ Stage, Downtown, free, 630-3690, jaxjazzfest.com. JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL OFF JAZZ CONCERT This concert features R&B artists Brian McKnight and Avant, an alternative to the jazz popping around Downtown Jacksonville, 7 p.m. May 24 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $42, 355-5661, floridatheatre.com. JAZZ AFTER DARK Enjoy more live jazz after the Jacksonville Jazz Festival has turned off its lights, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. May 24-26 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St.; Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St.; and Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067; Downtown, free, makeascenedowntown.com. JACKSONVILLE UNITED FC PRO SOCCER The local National Premier Soccer League pro team takes on the Georgia Revolution 8 p.m. May 24 at Patton Park, 2850 Hodges Blvd., Southside. Season pass $20 for adults; $10 for kids 5-10. Additional games are played June 15 and 21. jacksonvilleunited.com

AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL The festival continues with a family concert, “Time for Three,” featuring violinists Zachary DePue and Nicolas Kendall and bassist Ranaan Meyer 4 p.m. May 23 at the Boys and Girls Club, 907 S. 11th St., Fernandina Beach, free, 261-1995, aicmf.com. JACKSONVILLE JAZZ PIANO COMPETITION The Jacksonville Jazz Festival kicks off with five finalists competing for an award, a cash prize and a guaranteed performance during this year’s festival, 7 p.m. May 23 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $10, 355-5661, jaxjazzfest.com. FEEL THE VIBE JAZZ Comedian Shay Clemons emcees a show featuring jazz saxophonist Dayve Stewart and The Vibe 8 p.m. May 23 at Ultra Lounge, 7707 Arlington Expressway, Arlington, $10, (347) 762-6368. DEL SUGGS, KORT McCUMBER, JAMES MOORS The Florida Folk Festival kickoff night hosts three folk and Americana artists from Northeast Florida, Colorado and Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m. May 23 at European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $12, 399-1740, europeanstreet.com. SPACE CAPONE, JASON LAMAR & THE RIG 1904 Music Hall mixes Nashville funk with local jazz 9 p.m. May 23 at 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $8 in advance, $12 day of show, 1904musichall.com. STILL I RISE, XHONORX The Hell or High Watour brings two metal bands 6 p.m. May 23 to Brewster’s Pit, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10, 223-9850, brewstersmegaplex.com.

Contemporary dance company Jacksonville Dance Theatre, featuring Kristen Sullivan (pictured), performs its full repertory concert May 25 at The Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts at Episcopal School. Photo: Trib La Prade

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre stages Tennessee Williams’ drama 8 p.m. May 24-25 and 2 p.m. May 26 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, $15, 249-7177, abettheatre.com. ART IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN Check out artwork from around the country as jazz plays, May 24-26, Downtown, free, makeascenedowntown.com. 25TH ANNUAL PALATKA BLUE CRAB FESTIVAL The yearly event features arts and crafts booths, food – and plenty of blue crabs! – live music and carnival rides, 5 p.m. May 24 and 10 a.m. May 25-27 at 210 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, free, (386) 325-4406. SEVENDUST, POP EVIL, ALLELE, DOWN THEORY, MANNA ZEN, NEW DAY & NCEPTION Atlanta and Michigan rock bands share the Brewster’s Roc Bar stage with local hard rockers, 6 p.m. May 24 at 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $18, 223-9850, brewstersmegaplex.com. SOUL GRAVY St. Simons Island blues at Dog Star Tavern, 8 p.m. May 24 at 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, $5, 277-8010, facebook.com/dogstartavern. K.A.R.M.A. CLASS A Kindling Auras & Radiating Musical Awareness group vocal session, focusing on mental clarity, visualization, harmonizing and blending, breath and energy control, is held 6-7 p.m. every Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Spring Park. Registration is requested, but not required, 322-7672, elementsofonelove@gmail.com

MAY 25 JACKSONVILLE BREEZE The Legends Football League – the first “L” originally stood for lingerie – promises 7-on-7 full-contact football “played by some of America’s most beautiful and athletic models,” when the Breeze take the field 8 p.m. May 25 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $10-$60 (plus applicable fees), 630-3900, jaxevents.com, ticketmaster.com. JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2013 The annual festival continues with the piano competition winner, AMP Trio, BWB (Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Normal Brown), Rachelle Ferrell with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 2-10:45 p.m. May 25 on the Swingin’ Stage at Main and Monroe streets; Marcus Printup with the UNF Jazz Ensemble 1, St. Johns River City Big Band, The Katz Downstairz and The Tropic of Cancer take to the Breezin’ Stage at The Jacksonville Landing 2:30-10 p.m. May 25; the Groovin’ Stage at Hemming Plaza hosts the first round of the youth talent showcase followed by the finals, Ya’Gozo, Euge Groove and Yellowjackets 1-10 p.m. May 25, Downtown, free, 630-3690, jaxjazzfest.com. YOUTH JAZZ TALENT SHOWCASE The winner of this live competition of young jazz singers and musicians receives a savings bond for musical education pursuits 1 p.m.-4 p.m. May 25 on the Groovin’ Stage, Hemming Plaza, Downtown, free, jaxjazzfest.com. ’ROUND MIDNIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION The Kelly/Scott Quintet (Lisa Kelly, JB Scott, Joshua Bowlus, Dennis Marks, Danny Gottlieb) performs an open jam session 9 p.m.-1 a.m. May 25 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown Jacksonville. JAZZ IN MANDARIN Boril Ivanov Trio plays 7 p.m. May 23 and every Thur. and pianist David Gum plays 7 p.m. May 24 and every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 262-0006.

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Beach, free, 277-8010, facebook.com/dogstartavern. BASEBALL AT THE BEER GARDEN European Street Café hosts all-you-can-eat monster German wieners, E-Street sandwiches and chips, and all-you-can-drink draft beer, sodas and water, 6:30-8 p.m. May 25 at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $20, europeanstreet.com. WRECKFEST II Fifteen hardcore, rock and punk bands perform on two stages, to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, 4 p.m. May 25 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10-$25, 223-9850, brewstersmegaplex.com. JACK & JERRY, CRONIN, MickEeel, THE LOOLAH JAMES BAND Local bands play, 8 p.m. May 25 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496, jaxlive.com.

Shorty taking the Swingin’ Stage at Main Street and Monroe Street, 2:30-10 p.m. May 26; the Breezin’ Stage at The Jacksonville Landing hosts Akia Uwanda, JB Scott’s Swingin’ Allstars and Noel Freidline, 2-7:30 p.m. May 26; and the Groovin’ Stage at Hemming Plaza concludes the weekend with performances by Linda Cole & The Joshua Bowlus Quartet, Freddy Cole and Poncho Sanchez, 2-7:30 p.m. May 26, Downtown, free, 630-3690, jaxjazzfest.com. SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH Soft jazz highlights a Sunday morning brunch at Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 26 at 245 Water St., Downtown, $32, 791-4987, makeascenedowntown.com.

KRACKER JAX Miami-based music producers, 8 p.m. May 25 at Fionn MacCool’s, 2 Independent Drive, The Jacksonville Landing, Downtown, free, 374-1547, fionnmacs.com.

CONCERT ON THE GREEN Fabio Mechetti conducts the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s annual Clay County performance – which also includes fireworks, kids’ activities, local bands and skydivers – 8 p.m. May 26 at 3670 Clubhouse Drive, Green Cove Springs, $12 for adults; $10 for students under 18 in advance; $15 for adults and students under 18 at the gate, free for children younger than 5, 278-9448, concertonthegreen.com.

FLYING FISH JET Flying Fish Adventures hosts one-hour eco tours on jet skis, 10 a.m. May 25 and every other Sat. through Aug. 31 at 1 S. Front St., Fernandina Beach, $120 per ski, $15 extra for passengers, flyingfishfun.com.

HELEN HOFFMAN Local artist Hoffman’s exhibit of oils, pastels and giclees is displayed through June 28 at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html.

MOONLIGHT MOVIES Bring a chair or a blanket to see “Independence Day” 9 p.m. May 31 and “Ice Age” June 7, at SeaWalk Pavilion, 11 First St. N., Jax Beach, free, 247-6100, jacksonvillebeach.org.

DROWNING POOL & EYE EMPIRE Dallas heavy metal and American rock supergroup perform 7 p.m. May 26 at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $12-$40, 223-9850, brewstersmegaplex.com.

FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL Bellamy Brothers, Jim Stafford, Ben Prestage, Moors & McCumber, Passerine, Jubal’s Kin, The Currys, Ed Cotton, Mindy Simmons & the Hot Pockets, Bing Futch, Rachel Carrick, Frank Thomas, Montine Humphries and Doug Gauss perform over three days at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 8 a.m. May 24-26 at 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, $25 per day or $50 for weekend in advance, $30 per day or $60 for weekend at the gate, (877) 635-3655, floridafolkfestival.com.

STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS, EDIE BRICKELL Texas singer-songwriter joins comedian-turnedbluegrass-banjoist 6 p.m. May 26 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine, $39.50$89.50, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com.

ED GAW OPEN WATER CHALLENGE A 5K or 1-mile swimming event, 8:30 a.m. May 25 at Main Beach, 2801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, $40 entry fee, active.com. WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATION Fort Clinch State Park honors WWII soldiers with a Memorial Day Weekend event, May 25-26 at 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, admission per vehicle with up to eight people is $6; $2 per single person, 277-7274, floridastateparks.org. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market are featured 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 25 and every Sat., free, 554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com. DINO SALIBA Tonino’s Trattoria hosts saxophonist Saliba 6 p.m. May 25 and every Sat. at 7001 Merrill Road, Arlington, 743-3848. JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE The House Cats play 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. May 25 and every Sat. at Stogies Club & Listening Room, 36 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 826-4008.

MAY 26

PERMANENT COLLECTION HIGHLIGHT TOUR The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens hosts a tour of its permanent collection and – weather permitting – its gardens, 2-3 p.m. May 25 and 28, June 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29 at 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $6-$10, 356-6857, cummer.org.

THE APARTMENT EXHIBITION Artists Thony Aiuppy, Sterling Cox, Lily Kuonen and Edison William explore transparency, ownership and security while showcasing visual and performance art in a shared space in “The Apartment Exhibition,” curated by Staci Bu Shea. The event “Waffles” by Thony Aiuppy is held 10 a.m. May 26. The exhibit continues through June 2 at this garage apartment, 1854 Euclid St., Avondale, theapartmentexhibition.com.

MAMA’S LOVE Athens, Ga., rock band, 4 p.m. May 25 and 8 p.m. May 26 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina

JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2013 The annual events culminate with Firecracker Jazz Band, Gregory Porter, Gerald Albright and Trombone

MURDER IN THE OLDE CITY Raintree Restaurant presents a “powerful tale of murder, scandal, love and deceit” in 1880s St. Augustine; 5:30 p.m. May 26, June 2, 9, 23 and w30 at 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, $40, 824-7211.

MAY 27 VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL CEREMONY The city of Jacksonville and the Military Affairs, Veterans and Disable Services Departments honors veterans at the Veterans Memorial Wall in EverBank Field’s west parking lots, 8:30 a.m. pre-ceremony, ceremony 9 a.m. May 27 at 1 EverBank Field Drive, Downtown, free, 630-3621, coj.net. ROCK ON THE RIVER IV X102.9 presents Coheed and Cambria, New Politics, RDGLDGRN, The Virginmarys, The Features and IAMDYNAMITE, 2 p.m. May 27 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, free, 353-1188, jacksonvillelanding.com. BEACHES MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM Veterans honor their fallen soldiers and dedicate the chaplains memorial garden at American Legion Post 316, 1:30 p.m. May 27 at 1127 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, coj.net. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Frankie & Friends Big Band play 7 p.m. May 27 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 3. Bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza. BRYAN STARS TOUR Late Nite Reading, Snow White’s Poison Bite, Catching Your Clouds, Her Bright Skies and Farewell, My Love perform with YouTube personality Deefizzy, 8 p.m. May 27 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496, jaxlive.com. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE Unitarian Universalist Church presents violinist Tim Edwards May 26 at 7405 Arlington Expressway, Arlington, 725-8133, uucj.org.

ultimate summer guideGUIDE 2013 ULTIMATE SUMMER JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Live jazz is featured May 27 and nightly at Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 825-0502. BEGINNERS’ DANCE CLASSES These classes are held 5:45-6:45 p.m. May 27 and 29 and every Mon. and Wed. at Dance Trance, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, first class is free, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com.

MAY 28 DROP-IN ART Children ages 5-10 can look at the galleries and gardens and experiment with different art processes, 5-6 p.m. May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org. TUESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT European Street Café hosts trivia, featuring a buy-oneget-one-free draft beer, 7:30 p.m. May 28 at 5500 Beach Blvd., Southside, free, 398-1717, europeanstreet.com. BOOK SALE EXTRAVAGANZA Friends of the Library book sale is held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 28 at St. Johns County Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Books, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes are available. 827-6945. sjcpls.org ST. AUGUSTINE CHORUS AUDITIONS Auditions for singers for “On Broadway! Act II” are held 6:50-9 p.m. May 28 and every Tue. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 215 St. George St., St. Augustine. Music distributed during the first few weeks of rehearsals at 6:30 p.m., membership fee: $25, 808-1904, staugustinecommunitychorus.org. JAZZ IN ARLINGTON Live music 6-9 p.m. May 28, 8 p.m. May 31 and June 1 and every Tue., Fri. and Sat. at Jazzland, 1324 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 240-1009, jazzlandcafe.com.

MAY 29 SONG OF THE REED: RUMI Dr. Jawid Mojaddedi discusses 13th century Persian poet Rumi’s “Masnavi,” followed by a performance of the poems in English and Persian by Amir Vahab with his ensemble at University of North Florida’s Herbert University Center’s Grand Banquet Hall, 7 p.m. May 29 at 12000 Alumni Drive, Southside, 620-2837, capricorn. anf.unf.edu/ticketing/jmojadeddi.asp. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Those Guys 7-9 p.m. May 29 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s South Beach Grill, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. JEFF DYE “Last Comic Standing” finalist and comedy circuit heartthrob Dye appears 8 p.m. May 29-31, 8 and 10 p.m. June 1 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Mandarin, $15-$17, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. MID-WEEK MARKET Arts and crafts, local produce and live music are featured 3-6 p.m. May 29 and every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach, 247-5800. FREE DANCE CLASS FOR KIDS Classes for ages 7-11 are held 4:30-5:15 p.m. May 29 and every Wed. at Dance Trance, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, free, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com

MAY 30 SHARED HISTORY MEMBER RECEPTION The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville hosts a reception before its Shared History discussion with current MOCA director Marcelle Polednik and curator Ben Thompson and past MOCA directors George Klinghorn and Bruce Dempsey, 6-7 p.m. May 30 at 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, free for members, $5 suggested donation for nonmembers, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. The interactive discussion,

Shared History: The Story of MOCA, “about the process of growing the Museum’s Permanent Collection,” is held 7-8 p.m., free. OUTSIDE/IN A collaborative juried exhibit of works by members of the Art Center and the Art Guild of Orange Park opens May 30 and continues through July 11 at The Art Center Premiere Gallery, Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/premier.html. SHAUN HOOPER Tampa Bay acoustic-fingerstylings Hooper plays 9 p.m. May 30 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $10.54, 353-6067, shaunhopperunderbelly.eventbrite.com. JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALLSTARS The Listening Room hosts a night of Dixieland jazz, 7:30 p.m. May 30 at European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $10, 399-1740, europeanstreet.com. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA The Driftwoods play 7 p.m. May 30 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts run through Sept. 3. Bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza. OLD YOU Psychedelic jazz band from Charleston, S.C., performs 8 p.m. May 30 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, free, 277-8010, facebook.com/ dogstartavern. THE HEAVY PETS, CHROMA, S.P.O.R.E. Fort Lauderdale jam band meets Jacksonville psychedelic rock, 8 p.m. May 30 at Freebird Live, 200 First St. N., Jax Beach, $12, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. HANNAH ALDRIDGE Americana singer-songwriter shows her stuff, 9 p.m. May 30 at the Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $10, 460-9311, originalcafe11.com. CODY SIMPSON Australia-born singer-songwriter and pop sensation, who gained fame through hit singles and TV and concerts, hits the stage with Ryan Beatty 7 p.m. May 30 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $38.50-$98.50 (plus applicable fees), 630-3900, jaxevents.com, ticketmaster.com. HORSE TALES LITERACY PROJECT Professional riders and horses from the Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction in Kissimmee perform trick riding with music and an appearance by Walter Farley’s Black Stallion, 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 30 at Jacksonville Equestrian Center, 13611 Normandy Blvd., Westside, 573-4895, jaxevents.com. THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM The fusion of rock ’n’ roll with Broadway includes original band members – keyboardist Felix Cavaliere, vocalist Eddie Brigati (vocals), drummer Dino Danelli and guitarist Gene Cornish – performing “It’s a Beautiful Morning,” “Good Lovin’” and other hits 8 p.m. May 31 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $38.50$98.50 (plus applicable fees), 630-3900, jaxevents.com, ticketmaster.com. SPARK GRANT PROGRAM The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville invites artists in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties to apply for the Spark Grant Program. As many as seven grants for arts and cultural projects in any discipline planned for the Spark District – spanning the riverfront north to Duval Street with east/west borders of Liberty and Hogan streets – from a pool of $60,000 in year one. The deadline for applications, which must be submitted online, is May 30. Funded projects must be executed from Oct. 1, 2013-Sept. 30, 2014, culturalcouncil.org.

MAY 31 BOUKOU GROOVE Blues from Miramar Beach, 8 p.m. May 31-June 1 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, $5, 277-8010, facebook.com/dogstartavern. LOT 44, THE LIGHT WITHIN Arkansas rockers arrive 8 p.m. May 31 at Jack Rabbits,

1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496, jaxlive.com. DO BLACK PATENT LEATHER SHOES REALLY REFLECT UP?: The Limelight Theatre stages a musical about a teenager in a ’50s Catholic school “dealing with puppy love, patron saints and sex education,” with music and lyrics by James Quinn and Alaric Jans, May 31-June 20 at Limelight Theatre’s Matuza Main Stage, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $10-$25, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org. 5 x 7 BAND Local party band jams on The Jacksonville Landing’s Courtyard Stage, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. May 31 at 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, free, 353-1188, jacksonvillelanding.com. BRAXTON ADAMSON, BILLY FOSTER DUO Southern rock night with Braxton Adamson 5-8 p.m., Billy Foster Duo 8:30 p.m. May 31 at Fionn MacCool’s, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, free, 374-1547, fionnmacs.com. DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts and crafts and local produce are offered 10 a.m.2 p.m. May 31 and every Fri. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 353-1188. GREATER JACKSONVILLE COIN SHOW The annual event flips the Morocco Shrine Auditorium once again, May 31-June 2 at 3800 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Southside, 315-0349, gjcc.anaclubs.org. ROB HOLLOWAY The funnyman performs 8 p.m. May 31-June 1 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, 365-5555, latthirty.com.

JUNE 1 JACKSONVILLE AXEMEN The city’s semi-pro rugby league team shows its grit in the season opener 5 p.m. June 1 at Hodges Stadium, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, $8; free for kids younger than 12, 514-8503, jaxaxe.com. CESAR MILLAN The Dog Whisperer discusses how you can have a better relationship with your pup, 8 p.m. June 1 at the T-U Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $46.50-$132, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org, jaxevents.com. DROP ARMS FOR RYAN BENEFIT SHOW I Drive a Station Wagon, Brinson, A Call for Kylie and Alexis Rhode play the Murray Hill Theatre to support the anti-violence movement, 7 p.m. June 1 at 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, $8 in advance, $10 day of, 388-7807, mhtrocks.com. FRAMPTON’S GUITAR CIRCUS Peter Frampton, Robert Cray and others take the stage 6:30 p.m. June 1 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine, $39.50-$87.50, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. ANDREW W.K. New York metal, pop and dance hybrid with free meet-and-greet 6 p.m. June 1 at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $20-$60, 223-9850, brewstersmegaplex.com. DRAKE’S RAID The 27th annual historical re-enactment of Sir Francis Drake’s Raid in 1586 on St. Augustine is presented throughout the city, June 1, St. Augustine, 829-9792, drakesraid.com. JACKSONVILLE SHARKS The hometown arena footballers take on the Pittsburgh Power for Shark-a-Ritaville, sponsored by The Blood Alliance, 7 p.m. June 1 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $11-$133, 630-3900, jaxsharks.com. FACE TO FACE, TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET, BLACKLIST ROYALS, JOSHUA BLACK WILKINS California punk rockers headline 8 p.m. June 1 at Freebird Live, 200 First St. N., Jax Beach, $20, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. MAY 22-28, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 23

Fabio Mechetti conducts Concert on the Green – the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s annual Clay County performance, which includes fireworks, kids’ activities, local bands and skydivers – May 26 in Green Cove Springs.

THE 20TH ANNUAL BEACH BASH Scavenger hunts, sandcastle contests, geo-caching, kite demonstrations and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 1 at Anastasia State Park, 1340-A A1A S., St. Augustine, $8 park entrance fee per vehicle, $2 for walking and bicycling individuals, 461-2035, floridastateparks.org.

JUNE 2 THE BOY SCOUTS IN AMERICA An exhibit of original manuscripts on the history of the Boy Scouts, is displayed through Aug. 27 at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html. JCAAA WORKSHOP Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum offers a photographic composition workshop, 11 a.m. June 2 at 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html. SUB X Ohio rockers get down 8 p.m. June 2 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496, jaxlive.com. AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Beer & G Strings III Hoedown: Dancing Fiddle 7 p.m. June 2 at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, $35, 261-1779, aicmf.com. JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball team takes to the diamond against the Mobile BayBears at 6:05 p.m. June 2 (Hurricane Preparedness Night), 11:05 a.m. June 3 (Kids Run the Bases), 7:05 p.m. June 4 (Folio Weekly Fifty Cent Family Feast) and June 6 (John Rocker, Thursday Night Throwdown), and 1:05 p.m. June 5 (Celebrate Reading Day) at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $7.50-$22.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com.

JUNE 3 DUVAL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS High school seniors walk across the stage in celebration of earning their diplomas, 1 and 5 p.m. June 3-7 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown; 4 p.m. June 4-7 and 1 p.m. June 7 at UNF Arena, 1 UNF Drive, Southside; 7 p.m. June 3-7 at the T-U Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, 630-3900, duvalschools.org. BATTLE FOR MAYHEM FESTIVAL Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth, Machine Head, Children of Bodom, Behemoth, Job for a Cowboy, Butcher Babies, Emmure, City in the Sea, Battlecross, Huntress, Born of Osiris, Motionless in White, Thrown into Exile and more duke it out at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 6 p.m. June 3 at 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10-$20, 223-9850, brewstersmegaplex.com. OURS, LUNA ARCADE, FLAGSHIP ROMANCE The Ring the Bell Tour stops at Jack Rabbits to spotlight New Jersey and North Carolina rockers, and Jax Beach folk duo, 8 p.m. June 3 at 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $17, 398-7496, jaxlive.com.

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COMMUTE An exhibit of recent work by University of North Florida

graduate and realist painter Scott Bell is on display June 3-July 3; a reception is held 5-7 p.m. June 6 at the UNF Gallery of Art, 1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 2, Ste. 1001, Southside, unf.edu/gallery. THEATRICAL ARTS Classes in theatrical performance, including song and dance, are held June 3 and every Mon.-Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Spring Park, fees vary, 322-7672, theperformersacademy.com.

JUNE 4 BEGINNING CREATIVE WATERCOLOR Learn color blending, mixing and painting on wet and dry paper techniques in this novice course at University of North Florida’s Herbert University Center, 6 p.m. June 4 at 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $129, 620-4200, bit.ly/10ra3dK. DIRTY NAMES, ANTIQUE ANIMALS, FOREIGN TRADE, SCREAMIN’ EAGLE Maryland rockers meet local indie bands, 8 p.m. June 4 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, burrobarjax.com. TAJ MAHAL & HIS TRIO Grammy-winning blues musician shows his wonders, 7 p.m. June 4 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra, $55-$65, 209-0399, pvconcerthall.com. THE GREAT DEPRESSION An exhibit of original manuscripts on the Depression of the early 20th century is on display through Aug. 27; the permanent collection includes other rare manuscripts, at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html. PETER BROTZMANN, JOE McPHEE The influential experimental jazz saxophonists perform for the Experimental Arts Union of Florida, 8 p.m. June 4 at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 101 W. First St., Springfield, $20 in advance, $40 at the door, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html.

JUNE 5 SENIOR DAY The Museum of Science & History offers a cookie and coffee reception, a program in the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium and a chance to wander the museum to Jacksonville’s senior citizen community, 9:45 a.m. June 5 at 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, $6, 396-6674, themosh.org. FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The monthly self-guided tour is held in downtown Jacksonville, spanning a 15-block radius of galleries, museums, bars and eateries, 5-9 p.m. June 5 and the first Wed. of every month in Downtown Jacksonville, free, 634-0303 ext. 230, iloveartwalk.com. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Amy Alyssia & the Soul Operation 7-9 p.m. June 5 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Amici’s Italian Restaurant, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org.

ultimate summer guideGUIDE 2013 ULTIMATE SUMMER JOHNATHAN SCALES FOURCHESTRA, ALEX VANS & THE HIDE AWAY, JACKSONVEGAS 1904 Music Hall presents an Art Walk showcase of local folk, alternative rock and jazz fusion artists, 7 p.m. June 5 at 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, free, 1904musichall.com. AS I LAY DYING, MISS MAY I, AFFIANCE San Diego metalcore band headlines 7 p.m. June 5 at Freebird Live, 200 First St. N., Jax Beach, $20, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. WINE ESSENTIALS A tasting of seven wines and conversation about what makes wines from the Loire River unique is held 6:30-9 p.m. June 5 at University of North Florida’s Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Southside, $69, 620-4200, bit.ly/18rFY2L.

JUNE 6 THE 23RD ANNUAL JACKSONVILLE FOOD FIGHT The yearly event brings together more than 60 area restaurants, with proceeds benefitting Second Harvest North Florida, 6:30-9 p.m. June 6 at Touchdown Club East, EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Field Drive, Downtown, $60 in advance or $70 at the door, $100 VIP and raffle tickets, 739-7074, jacksonvillefoodfight.org. SPOKEN WORD Local poets and wordsmiths get a chance to sound off 7 p.m. June 6 and every first Thur. of the month at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Lis & Lon Williamson and Rick Kuncicky play 7 p.m. June 6 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 3. Bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza. SOUND EFFECTS The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville hosts an interactive night of music, from various time periods and by various composers, performed 7-8 p.m. June 6 at 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, free, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. BIG BOI & KILLER MIKE One half of hip-hop Atlanta duo OutKast joins the Atlanta hip-hop artist 7 p.m. June 6 at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $30-$80, brewstersmegaplex.com.

JUNE 7 GEORGIA BBQ ASSOCIATION GOIN’ COASTAL COMPETITION A juried barbecue cook-off pits teams from the

Southeast trying to win prize money and entry into the World Food Championship in Las Vegas. The event also includes live music from Zach Deputy, kLoB and Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 8, Central Park, 1218 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, $10 in advance, $15 at the gate, 277-7350 ext. 2013, fbeachbbq.com, bbqga.org. AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE RITZ Modeled after Harlem’s “Amateur Night at the Apollo,” the host searches are held 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 7 and every first Fri. at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, $5.50, 632-5555. LUNCH & LIT The Jacksonville Public Library presents a lunchtime discussion of Orhan Palmuk’s “Snow,” noon June 7 in room G-4 at the Main Library, 303 Laura St. N., free, 630-2665, jaxpubliclibrary.org. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The self-guided tour is held in downtown St. Augustine and features 25 participating galleries 5-9 p.m. June 7 and every first Fri. of the month, 829-0065, artgalleriesofstaugustine.com. DOG DAYS Artist and Emory University professor Sarah Emerson, featured in Project Atrium at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, showcases her work at space:eight Gallery, June 7-July 31 at 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838, spaceeight.com. SOUNDS ON CENTRE Local blues band Beech Street Blues plays an outdoor concert, 6-8 p.m. June 7 at 100 Centre St., between Second and Front, Fernandina Beach, 277-0717, searchamelia.com. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Theatre Jacksonville presents the musical comedy of “friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era,” with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, at 8 p.m. June 7-8, 14-15, 21-22; 2 p.m. June 9 and 16; and 7:30 p.m. June 13 and 20 at 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $25, 396-4425, theatrejax.com.

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THE JAUNTEE Massachusetts jam rock hits Dog Star Tavern, 9:30 p.m. June 7 at 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, $5, 277-8010, facebook.com/dogstartavern. KINGS OF THE MIC TOUR Hip-hop artists LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul take the St. Augustine Amphitheatre stage 5 p.m. June 7 at 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine, $45-$85, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. DOPAPOD, DR. FAMEUS Brooklyn experimental funk headlines 8 p.m. June 7 at Freebird Live, 200 First St. N., Jax Beach, $12, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com.

“Two Door Sports Car,” colored pencil on black paper by Elia Russinoff, is among the works on display in “Future Retro: The Great Age of the American Automobile.” The exhibit is on display at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens through Sept. 8.

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KIDS DAY The Riverside Arts Market celebrates the last day of school for Duval County Public Schools and National Children’s Day, with its Children’s Creativity Corner and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8 at 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, free, riversideartsmarket.com. PRS DOUGHNUT RUN Here’s one race where runners are likely to gain weight, as racers are asked to eat a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts during the run. Runners can avoid the doughnut-eating requirement by making a $50 donation to One Fund Boston, beneficiary of the event. 6 p.m. June 7 on the Riverwalk (behind Yates YMCA), 221 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $20-$30 individuals, $50-$90 relay teams, $10-$20 kids’ run, 316-8122, prsrunningclub.com.

JUNE 8 ART FOR TWO Children ages 3-5 can make art with one adult and visit the gallery and garden, 10:30 a.m.-noon June 8 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $10 for members per pair, $15 for nonmembers per pair, 356-6857, cummer.org.

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CORBITT SalesBROTHERS, Rep _CJHOMEMADE BAND, RUSTY SHINE Jacksonville brothers play Southern rock at Freebird Live, 8 p.m. June 8 at 200 First St. N., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. CO-ALITION Local fusion band plays June 8 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, $5, 277-8010, facebook.com/dogstartavern. SURFBOARD SHAPE-OFF Gather at BoardRoom Surf Shop to shape the best board, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June 8 at 1401-C Penman Road, Jax Beach, 472-6592, boardroomjaxbeach.com. SUNCHASE DRIVE, THE PULSE Local soft rock bands perform at Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill, 14255 Beach Blvd., San Pablo, 992-1112, maharlika.mayumibeats.com. THE MENZINGERS, FAKE PROBLEMS, RESTORATIONS Pennsylvania punkers rock Phoenix Taproom, 7 p.m. June 8 at 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $13, 634-8813. JACKSONVILLE ROLLERGIRLS The Jacksonville RollerGirls present a double-header, with the New Jax City Rollers vs. New Orleans and the River City Rat Pack vs. Atlanta, 6 p.m. June 8 at University of North Florida’s Arena, 1 UNF Drive, $11 in advance, $13 at the door, 357-0102, jacksonvillerollergirls.com. SECOND SATURDAY ARTREAGOUS ART WALK The galleries of downtown Fernandina Beach are open for self-guided tours, 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 8, free, 277-0717, ameliaisland.com. BFAST SPRINT SERIES TRIATHLON A .25-mile swim, 16.8-mile bike ride and a 3.4-mile run, 7 a.m. June 8 at Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, $60-$75 for adults in individual race, $150-$200 for adults in the summer-long series, 270-1771, bfasracing.org.

JUNE 9 KEVIN JAMES The “King of Queens” funnyman (also mall cop and zookeeper) delivers his standup 7:30 p.m. June 9 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $46.50-$56.50, 355-5661, floridatheatre.com. SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES The mystery-solving cartoon characters take the Moran Theater stage for music, antics and Scooby snacks, 2 p.m. June 9 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $22-$82, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org, jaxevents.com. 26 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

WWE LIVE John Cena – WWE champion and favorite of kids everywhere – defends his title against Ryback. The card, which is subject to change, includes Sheamus, Mark Henry, Daniel Bryan and the Divas, 5 p.m. June 9 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $15-$95, 630-3900, jaxevents.com, ticketmasters.com. SUMMER JAZZ SERIES The 12th annual Summer Jazz Series is held 5-9 p.m. June 9 and July 14 at Sea Walk Pavilion, by the ocean in Jax Beach. Phil Perry and Joey Sommerville headline the July 9 concert; Jeff Lorber and Everette Harp headline the July 14 concert, free, jacksonvillebeach.org. COMMUNITY HU SONG These Community Hu Songs last 30 minutes 11 a.m. June 9 and 23 at Eckankar Center, 6636 Arlington Road, Arlington, 725-7760, and 7 p.m. June 26 at Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 472-4272.

JUNE 10 ORTEGA ARTS CAMP The Ortega United Methodist Church provides spacethemed activities and after-care services for children rising to kindergarten through sixth grade, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 10-14 at 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside, $120 per child, 388-5166, ortegaumc.org. ECO-SHRIMPING TOURS Amelia River Cruises offers tours at 10 a.m. June 10-15, June 17-22, June 24-29, July 1-6, July 8-13, July 1520, July 22-27, July 29-Aug. 3, Aug. 5-10, Aug. 12-17 at 1 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach, $27 plus tax for adults, $17 plus tax for children, 261-9972, ameliarivercruises.com. THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT, LEAGUES Los Angeles indie rock headlines 7 p.m. June 10 at Freebird Live, 200 First St. N., Jax Beach, $22, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. CAMP DREAM The camp includes safe activities for kids, including gardening, photography, dance, sports and art projects, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 10-Aug. 9 at All People International Church, 1993 Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, $100 per child per week plus $25 registration, includes all activities, camp T-shirts and field trips, 765-2206, allpeopleint.org.

JUNE 11 RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS COFFEE CONCERTS Final concert of four from the Ritz Chamber Players, 2-3 p.m. June 11 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org. 48-HOUR FILM PROJECT DEADLINE The final deadline to register for the Jacksonville 48-Hour Film Project is June 11, $175, jacksonville@48hourfilm. com, 48hourfilm.com/jacksonville.

JUNE 12 JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT Alhambra Theatre & Dining stages the story of Joseph from the Bible as told by the musician behind “Jesus Christ Superstar,” 6 p.m. June 12-16, 18-23, 25-30, July 2-3, 5-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-Aug. 4; 11 a.m. June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 8; noon June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4 at 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $38-$59, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Funk Shui 7-9 p.m. June 12 at Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Mango Mangos offers its fare, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. BILLY IDOL Adorably sneering English rocker who gave us “Rebel Yell” arrives 6 p.m. June 12 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine, $35-$65, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com.

ultimate summer guideGUIDE 2013 ULTIMATE SUMMER NIGHT BEDS, JENNY O Nashville indie rockers play all night long 8 p.m. June 12 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496, jaxlive.com.

JUNE 13 JACKSONVILLE ROARS INTO THE 1920s Speaker Emily Retherford Lisska shares stories from the First Coast in the ’20s 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 13 at Fleet Landing Clubhouse, 1 Fleet Landing Blvd., Atlantic Beach, free, 420-4200, bit.ly/17ypG9F. AMATEUR NIGHT AUDITIONS Auditions for a host are held 5 p.m. June 13 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555. DONAVON FRANKENREITER California surf rocker croons 8 p.m. June 13 at Freebird Live, 200 First St. N., Jax Beach, $20, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH Swedish folksinger-songwriter is head and shoulders above the rest, 9 p.m. June 13 at the Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $20, 460-9311, originalcafe11.com. FATHER OF THE BRIDE The Amelia Community Theatre presents the stage play that inspired the Steve Martin classic – or the Spencer Tracy classic – 8 p.m. June 13-15, 20-22, 27-29; 2 p.m. June 23 at 209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, $10-20, 261-6749, ameliacommunitytheatre.org. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Big Pineapple plays 7 p.m. June 13 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 3. Bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza. LAVELL CRAWFORD Funnyman Lavell Crawford performs at the Comedy Zone 8 p.m. June 13-15 and 10 p.m. June 14-15 at 3130 Hartley Road, Mandarin, $20-$25 plus tax, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball faces the Montgomery Biscuits (we still think it’s the best team name ever) 7:05 p.m. June 13 (Superman Lands, Thursday Throwdown), June 14 (Blood Drive, Fireworks, Report Card Night, Mr. Belding), June 15 (Mile Stanton Jersey, Pen & Pencil Holder Giveaway), 3:05 p.m. June 16 (Catch on the Field with Dad, Kids Run the Bases) and 12:05 p.m. June 17 (Camp Day) at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $7.50-$22.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com.

JUNE 14 JACKSONVILLE 48-HOUR FILM PROJECT The indie filmmaking competition that requires producing a movie in less than two days – for most teams, that means no sleeping – kicks off 6-7 p.m. June 14 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown. Absolute final deadline for filmmakers to drop off their movies is 7:30 p.m. June 16. Registration is $175, jacksonville@48hourfilm.com, 48hourfilm.com. KTG The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens presents local Motown band KTG 7-9 p.m. June 14 at 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers, 356-6857, cummer.org. SEAWALK MUSIC FEST New music festival is held 5-10 p.m. June 14, noon-10 p.m. June 15 at SeaWalk Pavilion, oceanfront at First Avenue North, Jax Beach. jaxbeachfestivals.com DOG SEES GOD Bert V. Royal’s “unauthorized parody” about the death of a young man’s dog and his begging of life’s greater questions afterward is staged 8 p.m. June 14-15, 19-22; 11 a.m. June 15 and 22 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $20, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org.

ANYTHING GOES Orange Park Community Theatre stages Cole Porter’s musical about passengers aboard the SS American en route to England, 8 p.m. June 14-15, 21-22, 27-29; 3 p.m. June 16, 23 and 23 at 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park, $20, 276-2599, opct.org. SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES AC/DC tribute band plays 8 p.m. June 14 at Freebird Live, 200 First St. N., Jax Beach, $10, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. DAVID WAX MUSEUM Mexo-Americana folk rockers hit the stage 8 p.m. June 14 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $16.82, 353-6067, davidwaxmuseumatunderbelly.eventbrite.com. MAN OF STEEL: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE The World Golf Hall of Fame’s IMAX theater shows the newest Superman film in 3D, beginning June 14 at 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.

JUNE 15 COLOR MANIA 5K The family-friendly race measures fun more than speed as runners become human canvases during the 3.1-mile run, June 15 at Equestrian Center, 13611 Normandy Blvd., Westside, 573-4895, jaxevents.com. FAMILY DINO DAY Hands-on activities complement “Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous” exhibit 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 15 at the Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, $10 for adults, $8 for active and retired military, seniors and kids 3-12; free for kids 2 and younger and members, 396-6674, themosh.org. ART ADVENTURES The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers classes in “painting, printmaking, collage and construction with changing themes,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 15 at 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, 356-6857, cummer.org.

A BEACH FOR EVERYBODY BENEFIT: LEAH SYKES & ARBOR PARK The benefit concert – to raise funds for handicapped beach access through a boardwalk to Jax Beach – is held 8-11 p.m. June 15 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Westside, 388-7807, $10-$14, murrayhilltheatre.com. BRONCHO Oklahoma garage pop band arrives 8 p.m. June 15 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067, jaxunderbelly.com. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, 1975 California alternative rockers knock down the doors 8 p.m. June 15 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496, jaxlive.com.

JUNE 16 CAT POWER Lo-fi “Sea of Love” singer-songwriter croons 8 p.m. June 16 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $32.50-$38.50, 355-5661, floridatheatre.com. TIGERS JAW, PIANOS BECOME THE TEETH, DAD PUNCHERS Scranton punk rockers headline Phoenix Taproom show, 7 p.m. June 8 at 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $13, 634-8813. CANDLELIGHT VESPERS St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church holds Candlelight Vespers, featuring jazz and other genres, 5:30 p.m. June 16 and every third Sun. of the month, at 37 Lovett St., St. Augustine, 829-8828, stcypriansepiscopalchurch.org.

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SHANA FALANA Brooklyn experimental psych-pop shoegazers play at 8 p.m. June 17 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5-$7, burrobarjax.com. ADULT DANCING Ballet, stretch, flamenco, belly dancing, clogging and ballroom dancing classes are held June 17-Aug. 17 at Boleros, 10131 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 721-3399, boleros.cc.

JUNE 18 TWO GALLANTS, BRONCHO San Francisco folk duo headlines at the Original Café Eleven, 9 p.m. June 18 at 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $13, 460-9311, originalcafe11.com. DESTROYER OF LIGHT Metal heads from Austin, Texas, rock the dark 7 p.m. June 18 at Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, 634-8813. JACKSONVILLE 48HFP PREMIERE Films from the Jacksonville 48-Hour Film Project are screened June 18-20, times and ticket prices are to be announced, 48hourfilm.com/jacksonville.

JUNE 19 KENDRICK LAMAR, SCHOOLBOY Q, AB-SOUL & JAY ROCK Members of California-based hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy stop by 5:30 p.m. June 19 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine, $35-$59.50, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. CAPITAL CITIES Los Angeles new wave duo comes cross-country 7 p.m. June 19 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $12, 398-7496, jaxlive.com. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Rob Peck & Friends 7-9 p.m. June 19 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Paula’s Beachside Grill, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball team takes to the diamond against the Huntsville Stars at 7:05 p.m. June 19 (Baseball Giveaway), June 20 (Shriners, Throwdown), June 21 (Baseball Card Sets, Blood Drive) and June 22 (Jaxpros, Randy Johnson Bobblehead Giveaway) and 6:05 p.m. June 23 (Oldtimers Day Game, Kids Run the Bases) at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, tickets range from $7.50-$22.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com.

JUNE 20 MOCA GUILD: HAPPY HOUR MOCA Guild members celebrate “Inside/Out,” the museum’s permanent collection, 4-6 p.m. June 20. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 25 at MOCA, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, free for members, $5 for nonmembers, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Mid-Life Crisis plays 7 p.m. June 20 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 3. Bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza.

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Kendrick Lamar takes the stage with School boy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock on June 19 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Photo: Kendrick Lamar

NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, 5-9 p.m. June 20 and every third Thur. of the month, at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. For a list of participating galleries, call 249-2222.

JUNE 21 ANCIENT CITY CON Nerds unite! Northeast Florida presents the multigenre fan convention, June 21-23 at Hyatt Regency Riverfront, 225 E. Coastline Dr., Downtown, $10-$40, ancientcitycon.com. EARTH, WIND & FIRE The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers known for their innovation in R&B, funk and soul perform 7:30 p.m. June 21 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, $58.40-$89.60, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE The local alt-bluegrass trio storms on stage 10 p.m. June 21 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010. KIM RETEGUIZ & THE BLACK CAT BONES The blues band, whose lead singer is known for her powerhouse voice, appears 10 p.m. June 21 at Mojo No. 4 Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670. LESS THAN JAKE, HOSTAGE CALM, PENTIMENTO Combining ska and punk metal, the quintet plays 9 p.m. June 21 at The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $17-$20, 342-2294, thestandardfl.com. ANBERLIN, STARS IN STEREO, CAMPFIRE OK The Floridian rock band hits the stage 8 p.m. June 21 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. AMATEUR NIGHT SEMIFINALS Semifinal auditions for the host searches begin 5 p.m. June 21 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555. JAX CONTRA DANCE A live band and caller lead folk dancing 8 and 11 p.m. June 21 and every third Fri. of the month at Riverside Avenue Christian Church, 2841 Riverside Ave., $7, 396-1997.

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PROJECT ATRIUM: SARAH EMERSON Atlanta-based artist Emerson’s mural, based on her imaginary interpretation of Aokigahara, Japan’s suicide forest, concludes the second season of Project Atrium and is on display through July 7 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com.

SELLING TO HOLLYWOOD The class on selling books and scripts to Hollywood is held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 22 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $99, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu.

GRANDCHILDREN Philadelphia orchestral pop band shows off, 8 p.m. June 20 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496, jaxlive.com.

JACKSONVILLE SHARKS The hometown team takes on the Cleveland Gladiators 7 p.m. June 22 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $11-$133, 630-3900,

jaxsharks.com, jaxevents.com. ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE Two spot-on Elvis tribute artists, seen on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” are ready to get you all shook up, 7 p.m. June 22 at Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Southside, $25-$45, 260-9770, moroccoshrine.org. THE REND COLLECTIVE EXPERIMENT The eclectic worship band from Ireland goes on 8 p.m. June 22 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Westside, $10-$14, 388-7807, murrayhilltheatre.com. COSMIC CONCERTS The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium presents the show at noon and 5 p.m. every Sat. at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, $5, 396-6674, moshplanetarium.org. TEEN BATTLE OF THE BANDS The eighth annual competition is held 1 p.m. June 22 at Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown Jacksonville, free, coj.net. PAPADOSIO The band that melds progressive rock with electronica is ready to spin heads 8 p.m. June 22 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $18.85, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. GUTTERMOUTH, PINHOLE DOWN, HATCHETFACE, POOR RICHARDS The Californian punk rock band performs 8 p.m. June 22 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $18.85, 398-7496, jaxlivecom. GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE The trio brings bluegrass up to a whole new level, 10 p.m. June 22 at Mojo No. 4 Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670.

JUNE 23 THE DIRTY HEADS, THE EXPENDABLES, BIG B The alternative band mixes hip hop with reggae beats, 6 p.m. June 23 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $25-$75, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com.

JUNE 24 ECO-SHRIMPING TOURS Amelia River Cruises offers tours at 10 a.m. June 24 and every Mon.-Sat. through Aug. 17. Book a two-hour tour at ameliarivercruises.com or call 261-9972.

JUNE 26 MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Steam the Band 7-9 p.m. June 26 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Napoli Italian Restaurant, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org.

ultimate summer guideGUIDE 2013 ULTIMATE SUMMER MIKE PINTO, NATURAL VIBRATIONS, THREE LEGGED FOX The dynamic reggae artist grabs the mic 7 p.m. June 26 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $18.85, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. JACUZZI BOYS, QUEEN BEEF The innovative trio from South Florida brings rock ’n’ roll to life 8 p.m. June 26 at Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188.

JUNE 27 ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENING The class is held 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 27 and every Thur. through July 18 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $79, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu. CARLOS MENCIA The stand-up Latino superstar comedian brings the laughs 8 p.m. Aug. 1-2, 8 and 10 p.m. Aug. 3 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Mandarin, $25-$30, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. JACKSONVILLE SHARKS The hometown team takes on the Tampa Bay Storm for Shark-a-Ritaville sponsored by The Blood Alliance, 7 p.m. July 27 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $11-$133, 630-3900, jaxsharks.com, jaxevents.com. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Bob & Joline & the Friends of Mine Band plays 7 p.m. June 27 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 2. Bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza. MOSH AFTER DARK: WINE MAKING 101 The Museum of Science & History calls all wine lovers for this class, 6 p.m. June 27 at 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, $15-$20, 396-6674, themosh.org. GENERATIONALS, GRINGO STAR The American indie rock band takes the stage 8 p.m. June 27 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067, jaxunderbelly.com. SCREAM OUT LOUD, LOST YEARS, THE BETTER FIGHT The screamo rock band … well, screams 8 p.m. June 27 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496, jaxlive.com. CANON, DJ WILL The hip-hop artist grabs the mic 7 p.m. June 27 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Westside, $10, 388-7807, murrayhilltheatre.com.

JUNE 28 ALEXIS RHODE, JACOB HUDSON The indie singer-songwriter brings her mandolin and smooth voice to the stage 8 p.m. June 28 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Westside, $8, 388-7807, murrayhilltheatre.com. GONZALO BERGARA QUARTET The acoustic band from Los Angeles plays jazzy beats 9 p.m. June 28 at the Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $18, 460-9311, originalcafe11.com.

JUNE 29 STEEL MAGNOLIAS Theatre Jacksonville presents a staged reading of the beloved film (OK, we admit it – we cried buckets) at 2 and 8 p.m. June 29 at 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $35-$55, 396-4425, theatrejax.com. JACKSONVILLE SHARKS The AFL’s Sharks face rival Orlando Predators 7 p.m. June 29 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $11-$133, 630-3900, jaxsharks.com, jaxevents.com. BOOK TRAILER BASICS The audio/video production class is held 5-9 p.m. June 29 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $99, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu.

JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball team is up against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at 7:05 p.m. June 29 (Blood Drive, Chipper Jones Bolles Jersey Bobblehead Giveaway), July 2 (Folio Weekly Fifty Cent Family Feast) and July 3 (Fireworks, Peter Bragan Sr. Birthday, Military Appreciation), at 3:05 p.m. June 30 (Salute to Gators, Kids Run the Bases), at 12:05 p.m. July 1 (Camp Day), at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, tickets range from $7.50-$22.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CUMMER Bring blankets and lounge chairs and get hopelessly devoted to ’70s hit musical “Grease,” 8 p.m. June 29 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $6-$10, 356-6857, cummer.org. OVID’S WITHERING, SIRENS, GROSS EVOLUTION, ABOLISH THE RELICS, PAWN TAKES KING The metal band influenced by Greek mythology and video games performs 8 p.m. June 29 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, burrobarjax.com. UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT The self-guided tour features galleries, antique stores and shops open 5-9 p.m. June 29 and every last Sat. of the month in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152. FIRST COAST BEACH SERIES VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT The competition begins at 8:15 a.m. June 29 at Jax Beach volleyball courts, south of the pier between Beach Boulevard and Third Avenue North. The tournament continues 8:15 a.m.-7 p.m. June 30. Registration fees vary, 247-6100, fcva1.com.

JULY 1 THE RICH HANDS The Texan rock trio performs 8 p.m. July 1 at Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188.

JULY 3 FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The self-guided walking tour is held 5-9 p.m. July 3 and every first Wed. of the month in Downtown Jacksonville, spanning a 15-block radius of galleries, museums, bars and eateries, 634-0303 ext. 230, jacksonvilleartwalk.com. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with The Falling Bones 7-9 p.m. July 3 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Purple Olive, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. RIVER CITY SATIN SWING The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens hosts a patriotic concert featuring the popular local nine-piece band, 7 p.m. July 3. Bring food, drinks, blankets and lawn chairs to 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $10-$20, 356-6857, cummer.org.

JULY 4 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS: Three of the biggest displays are in Jacksonville (jacksonvillelanding.com), St. Augustine (floridashistoriccoast.com) and Jacksonville Beach (jacksonvillebeach.org), which returns after a year hiatus. Jax Beach’s event is particularly action-packed, with locals shooting off their own fireworks on the beach. July 4, times vary, free. SPOKEN WORD Local poets and wordsmiths get a chance to sound off 7 p.m. June 6 and every first Thur. of the month at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA The All Star Orchestra performs 6 p.m. July 4 at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts run through Sept. 2. Bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza.

JULY 5 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The self-guided walking tour features 15 participating galleries 5-9 p.m. July 5 and every first Fri. of the month, in Downtown St. Augustine, 829-0065, artgalleriesofstaugustine.com. AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE RITZ Modeled after Harlem’s “Amateur Night at the Apollo,” the host searches are held 7:30-10:30 p.m. July 5 and every first Fri. at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, $5.50, 632-5555. TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC The popular blues band gets soulful 10 p.m. July 5 at Mojo No. 4 Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670. ALTER EAGLES (AUTHENTIC EAGLES TRIBUTE) The band that sounds so much like the real thing you’ll think you’re in Hotel California goes on at 8 p.m. July 5 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $10, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com.

JULY 6 KATIE & THE LICHEN, OK VANCOUVER OK The Canadian pop band appears 8 p.m. July 6 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, 353-4686, burrobarjaxcom. BIG TIME RUSH The pop artists known for their Nickelodeon show bring down the roof 7 p.m. July 6 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, $35.40$73.75, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com.

JULY 7 MRS. SKANNOTTO The ska band mixes rock and reggae 8 p.m. July 7 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496, jaxlive.com. PAN, ZULU WAVE, PHENOMENOLOGY The upbeat quintet from South Carolina plays positive vibes, July 7 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, 353-4686, burrobarjax.com.

JULY 8 BEER APPRECIATION The hops-lovin’ class is held 6:30-8:30-p.m. July 8, 15 and 22 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $79, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu.

JULY 10 AUTHORITY ZERO, BALLYHOO, VERSUS THE WORLD, IMPLANTS The punk-rock madmen take the stage 7 p.m. July 10 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $15, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Restless Kind 7-9 p.m. July 10 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Panama Hatties, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. KOJI, TURNOVER, IVY LEAGUE, HAVE MERCY The punk-indie artist-activist grabs the mic 7 p.m. July 10 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, $10, 353-4686, burrobarjax.com. ACHIEVING INNER PEACE AND TRANQUILITY The class is held 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 10 and every Wed. through July 24 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $79, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu. THE EMBER DAYS The rock worship band from New Zealand performs 7 p.m. July 10 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, $8, 388-7807, murrayhilltheatre.com.

JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball team takes to the diamond against the Mobile BayBears at 7:05 p.m. July 10 (Great Grocery Giveaway), July 11 (Thursday Throwdown), July 12 (Blood Drive, Leprechaun World Championship Wrestling) and July 13 (Dan Hicken Autographed MiniBats, Postgame Wrestling), and at 3:05 p.m. July 14 (Family Faith Day), at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, tickets range from $7.50-$22.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com. MATT POND The pop-indie musician sings songs from his new album, “The Lives Inside the Lines in Your Hand,” at 8 p.m. July 10 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave.,San Marco. 398-7496.

JULY 11 MASTERING ZOO PHOTOGRAPHY The wild class is held 6-8:30 p.m. July 11 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $39, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA The popular local band The Falling Bones take the stage 7 p.m. July 11 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 2. Bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza.

JULY 12 PLAYERS BY THE SEA “Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson,” a musical about the seventh U.S. president – you know, that charming soldier for whom our fair city is named – is staged 8 p.m. July 12 with continual presentations through Aug. 3 at 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $25, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. 7TH STREET BAND The soulful quintet that combines pop and R&B goes on 10 p.m. July 12 at Mojo No. 4 Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670. DREW CAREY Comedian, actor, game show host and computer video game star Carey performs at the Comedy Zone 8 p.m. July 12 and 8 and 10 p.m. July 13 at 3130 Hartley Road, Mandarin, $35 and $40 plus tax, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. WE STILL DREAM, ON MY HONOR, .ENGRAVED., VICES, WINTER WAVE, DEAD LEAVES The Northeast Florida pop-punk band puts forward edgy beats and catchy melodies at 8 p.m. July 12 at The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $6, 342-2294, thestandardfl.com SOCK HOP The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens hosts the ’50s dance night with classic, upbeat doo-wop music (munchies available) 7:30 p.m. July 12 at 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $10-$15, 356-6857, cummer.org.

JULY 13 JACKSONVILLE 48HFP BEST OF SCREENING The best films from the Jacksonville 48-Hour Film Project are screened on July 13 (time and ticket prices to be announced), 48hourfilm.com/jacksonville. CRASH COURSE IN SCREENWRITING The class for beginning screenwriters is held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 13 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $99, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu. JACKSONVILLE SHARKS The AFL’s Sharks face the Spokane Shock 7 p.m. July 13 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $11-$133, 630-3900, jaxsharks.com, jaxevents.com. GRAVITY A, FORMER CHAMPIONS The Nawlins funk band appears 10 p.m. July 13 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $6, 1904musichall.com. MAY 22-28, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 29

JULY 14 THE MAINE, ROCKET TO THE MOON, THIS CENTURY, BRIGHTEN The rock group from Arizona takes off 6:30 p.m. July 14 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $20, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. THE LAST ROMANCE The Limelight Theatre presents the romantic comedy at 7:30 p.m. July 14. The play is staged through Aug. 4, with evening and matinee performances, at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, tickets range from $10-$25, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org.

JULY 17 JACKSONVILLE SUNS The Southern League All-Stars Game is played July 17 at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown Jacksonville, 358-2846. For details on the time, the admission prices and who’s playing, go to jaxsuns.com. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free outdoor concert series continues with The Grapes of Roth 7-9 p.m. July 17 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Gas Full Service, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org.

JULY 18 EXPERIENCE YOGA The class is held 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 18 and every Thur. through Aug. 15 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $79, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu. DIVIDING THE SKYLINE Mixing pop, punk and rock, the New York-based band performs 7 p.m. July 18 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, 353-4686, burrobarjax.com. NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open 5-9 p.m. July 18 and every third Thur. of the month at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center, 249-2222. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA The Mike Hart Band goes on 7 p.m. July 18 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, in historic downtown St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 2; bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza.

JULY 19 CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER The versatile actor from “Barber Shop” and “Be Cool” – and one of The Original Kings of Comedy – takes the stage 8 p.m. July 19 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, tickets range from $44-$66.50, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com. GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE The popular local outlaw bluegrass band hits the stage 10 p.m. July 19 at Mojo No. 4 Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670. SEVEN SPRINGS, THE ELEVENTH HOUR The hometown folk-indie group goes on 8 p.m. July 19 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, $8, 388-7807, murrayhilltheatre.com. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CUMMER The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens features the Disney/Pixar film “Cars” (bring blankets and lounge chairs – and hankies) 8 p.m. at 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $6-$10, 356-6857, cummer.org. ANDREW McMAHON The pop artist is pumped and ready to showcase his recently released EP “The Pop Underground” at 8 p.m. July 19 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $27, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com. 30 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

JULY 20 SUBLIME WITH ROME, PENNYWISE The Long Beach alternative musicians hit the stage at 6 p.m. July 20 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, $34.90-$57.40, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com.

JULY 21 THE SATURDAY GIANT The indie-pop artist performs 8 p.m. July 21 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, 353-4686, burrobarjax.com. THE ARISTOCRATS The rock-fusion trio appears 8 p.m. July 21 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $15, 1904musichall.com.

JULY 24 MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with local band Bush Doctors 7-9 p.m. July 24 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Raintree Restaurant, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org

JULY 25 CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Popular local group The Company goes on 7 p.m. July 25 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 2; bring lounge chairs, alcohol is prohibited, staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza. TOMMY DAVIDSON Comedian/impressionist Davidson performs at the Comedy Zone 8 p.m. July 25 and 8 and 10 p.m. July 26-27 at 3130 Hartley Road, Mandarin, $20 and $25 plus tax, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. MOSH AFTER DARK: WALKING WITH TYRANNOSAURUS REX The Museum of Science & History presents a workshop about the mysterious dinosaurs and how they became extinct, and other prehistoric animals, 6 p.m. at 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, $5, 396-6674, themosh.org.

JULY 26 THE MONKEES The American rock band that originated in 1966 will make you sing “I’m a believer!” 8 p.m. July 26 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, $47.15-$88.60, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com.

JULY 27 WRITING FUNNY! The class on writing comedy is offered from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $99, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu. JACKSONVILLE SHARKS The AFL’s Sharks face the Tampa Bay Storm 7 p.m. July 27 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $11-$133, 630-3900, jaxsharks.com, jaxevents.com. NATURE & WILDLIFE EXHIBIT St. Augustine Art Association’s fourth annual wildlife exhibit includes mixed media pieces depicting landscapes, floral and fauna, marine life and birds, July 27-Aug. 31, with a reception held 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2 at 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org. FIRST COAST BEACH SERIES VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT The competition begins 8:15 a.m. July 27 at Jax Beach volleyball courts, south of the pier between Beach Boulevard and Third Avenue North. The tournament continues 8:15 a.m. July 28. Registration fees vary, 247-6100, fcva1.com.

UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT The self-guided tour features galleries, antique stores and shops 5-9 p.m. July 27 and the last Sat. of the month in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152.

E. Adams St., Downtown, 353-4686, burrobarjax.com.

BOWLING FOR RHINOS The annual event to raise funds and awareness for rhino sanctuaries in Africa and Indonesia is hosted by the American Association of Zookeepers, 7 p.m. July 27 at Batt Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Ave.,Westside, $15, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org.

JUSTIN BIEBER The Canadian pop sensation known for his chart-topping hits, including “As Long As You Love Me” (and his endearing habit of showing his entire boxer-clad butt), performs 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $50.85-$250, 630-3900.

JULY 28 JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball team takes to the diamond against the Chattanooga Lookouts at 6:05 p.m. July 28 (Dog Parade), 7:05 p.m. July 29 (Bellybuster, Clay County Night), July 30 (Folio Weekly Fifty Cent Family Night) and Aug. 1 (Thursday Throwdown), 1:05 p.m. July 31 (Businessperson’s Special, Seniors Day), at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, tickets range from $7.50-$22.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com.

JULY 29 COMPOSITION IN PHOTOGRAPHY The class is held 6-8:30 p.m. July 29 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $39, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu.

JULY 31 MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, 7-9 p.m. July 31 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Zaharia’s Restaurant, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org.

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SPOKEN WORD Local poets and wordsmiths get a chance to sound off 7 p.m. Aug. 1 and every first Thur. of the month at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Rob Ellis Peck & Friends take the stage 7 p.m. Aug. 1 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 2; bring lounge chairs, alcohol is prohibited, staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza.

AUG. 2 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The self-guided tour is held in downtown St. Augustine and features 25 participating galleries 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2 and every first Fri. of the month, 829-0065, artgalleriesofstaugustine.com. AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE RITZ Modeled after Harlem’s “Amateur Night at the Apollo,” the host searches are held 7:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 2 and every first Fri. at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, $5.50, 632-5555. JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball team hustles out on the diamond against the Tennessee Smokies at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 2 (Used Car Giveaway), Aug. 3 (Jimmy Buffett Night, Post-game Concert), Aug. 5 (Bellybuster, St. Johns County Night) and Aug. 6 (Folio Weekly Fifty Cent Family Feast), at 6:05 p.m. Aug. 4 (Dog Parade, Library Day), at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, tickets range from $7.50$22.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com.

AUG. 3 LOUDERPALOOZA2: SHATTERMAT, THE PINZ, STATUS FAUX, F.F.N., XGEEZER, SELF EMPLOYED, POOR RICHARDS, THIRTEEN22 The punk show, including eight Jacksonville-based punk-rock bands, starts 8 p.m. Aug. 3 at Burro Bar, 100

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FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The self-guided tour is held from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 7 and every first Wed. of the month in Downtown Jacksonville, spanning a 15-block radius of galleries, museums, bars and eateries, 634-0303 ext. 230, jacksonvilleartwalk.com. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Mid-Life Crisis 7-9 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Sea Oats Cafe, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. DIXIE SWIM CLUB Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents the comedy about five Southern women, and the value of enduring friendship, 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $38-$59. The production is staged through Sept. 15, with evening and matinee performances, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com.

AUG. 8 CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Local musicians Ancient City Slickers perform 7 p.m. Aug. 8 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 2; bring lounge chairs, alcohol is prohibited, staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza.

AUG. 9 JAGUARS PRESEASON OPENER With a new coach and a new general manager, the local NFLers Jaguars face the Miami Dolphins at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 in the preseason opener at EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Field Drive, 630-2000, Downtown, jaguars.com. ALABAMA The country threesome from the Yellowhammer State take the stage 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, $35.90$120.30, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. JACKSONVILLE BLACK PRIDE LGBTQ WEEKEND The event is held Aug. 9-13 and features movie screenings, dance parties, workshops and cookouts at various locations throughout Downtown Jacksonville, 419-3480, jaxflblackpride.com. TOUR DE PAIN The run, featuring three different-length races in 24 hours, kicks off at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 with a 4-mile beach run leaving from Jax Beach Lifeguard Station, 2 Oceanfront N. to 37th Avenue South and back. The race continues on Aug. 10 with a 5K and a one-mile race, 731-1900, 1stplacesports.com.

AUG. 10 BLUE SUEDE SHOES: THE ULTIMATE ELVIS BASH The show centers on the music made popular by the King, 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $36. 70-$42.55, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com. CONTEMPORARY IMAGES: PHOTOGRAPHY’S ROLE IN MOCA’S PERMANENT COLLECTION The free photography event is held 2-3 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. SECOND SATURDAY ARTRAGEOUS ART WALK The self-guided tour features galleries in downtown Fernandina Beach 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 and every second Sat. of the month, 277-0717, ameliaisland.com.

ultimate summer guideGUIDE 2013 ULTIMATE SUMMER AUG. 13 JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball team kicks off a homestand against the Birmingham Barons at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 13 (Folio Weekly Fifty Cent Family Feast), Aug. 14 (Great Grocery Giveaway), Aug. 15 (Thursday Throwdown), Aug. 16 (Blood Drive, Throwback Day) and Aug. 17 (Christian Relich Replica Jersey Backpacks) at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown Jacksonville, tickets range from $7.50$22.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns com.

AUG. 14 MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves 7-9 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s FA Café, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org.

AUG. 15 NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open 5-9 p.m. Aug. 15 and every third Thur. of the month at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center, 249-2222. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE The humorous story of six adolescents vying for a spelling championship is staged 8 p.m. Aug. 15-17, 22-24, 28-31 and 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at Amelia Community Theatre, 209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, 261 6749, ameliacommunitytheatre.org. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA The Grapes of Roth, led by local musician Elizabeth Roth, hits the stage 7 p.m. Aug. 15 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 2; bring lounge chairs and blankets. Alcohol is prohibited, staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza.

AUG. 16 VICTORIA JUSTICE The pop star known for her part in the Nickelodeon show “Victorious” appears 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, $45.10-$73.75, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CUMMER Bring blankets and lounge chairs to watch the ’70s classic dramedy about the ’50s that the TV sitcom “Happy Days” was loosely based on, “American Graffiti,” 8 p.m. June 29 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $6-$10, 356-6857, cummer.org. MURRAY HILL THEATRE’S 18TH ANNIVERSARY FEST The musical commemoration highlighting the venue’s 18 years in operation is held 7 p.m. Aug. 16 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, $16-$30, 388-7807, murrayhilltheatre.com.

AUG. 21 ASCEND THE HILL, THE WALKING TREE, LEAST OF THESE The indie worship artists appear 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, $8, 388-7807, murrayhilltheatre.com. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Smokin’ Mirrors 7-9 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Ripe Bistro, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org.

AUG. 22 SLIGHTLY STOOPID, ATMOSPHERE, TRIBAL SEEDS,

GROUCH AND ELIGH, THE BUDOS BAND California blues-rock band goes on at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, $45.10, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Local jazz musician Morris Duenow performs 7 p.m. Aug. 22 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 2. Bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment. com/sites/concerts-plaza. ARIES SPEARS MAD-TV sketch comedian (and no relation to Britney) Aries Spears appears 8 p.m. Aug. 22, 8 and 10 p.m. Aug. 23-24 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Mandarin, $20-$25, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. MOSH AFTER DARK: BEER BREWING WORKSHOP WITH INTUITION ALE WORKS The Museum of Science & History presents this educatinal beer-brewing experience, for those older than 21, 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, $15-$20, 396-6674, themosh.org.

AUG. 23 JARS OF CLAY The alternative Christian band brings acoustic sounds to the stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Westside, $18-$30, 388-7807, murrayhilltheatre.com. GREAT SOUTHERN TAILGATE COOK-OFF The fourth annual cook-off is held Aug. 23 and 24, featuring barbecue teams from across the country competing for cash, prizes and bragging rights, at Main Beach Park, 99 N. Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach, gstailgatecookoff.com.

AUG. 24 JAGUARS PRESEASON GAME Players fight for roster spots when the Jaguars face the Philadelphia Eagles, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24 in the third preseason game at EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Field Drive, Downtown, 630-2000, jaguars.com. THE MEMBERS’ PUBLIC ART WALKING TOUR The free walking tour that features several public artworks begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 in Downtown Jacksonville, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com.

AUG. 28 MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Big Lonesome 7-9 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. The concerts continue through Sept. 25. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s Gypsy Cab, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org.

AUG. 29 CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Lonesome Bert & The Skinny Lizards play 7 p.m. Aug. 29 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 2; bring lounge chairs, alcohol is prohibited, staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza. JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball team plays the last homestand of the season against the Mississippi Braves at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 29 (Clay County Night, Thursday Throwdown), Aug. 30 (Bragan Field Replica Giveaway, Fireworks), Aug. 31 (Zombie, Suns Caps Giveaway) and Sept. 1 (Team Picture Giveaway, Fan Appreciation) and at 1:05 p.m. Sept. 2 (Kids Run the Bases) at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, tickets range from $7.50$22.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com. The Southern League Playoffs start Sept. 5. Compiled by Cassidy Roddy, Ryan Thompson and Folio Weekly staff. MAY 22-28, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 31

Our Picks Reasons to leave the house this week

BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND DYLAN FEST

Northeast Florida musicians celebrate the birthday of the legendary singer-songwriter born Robert Allen Zimmerman. Mama Blue (pictured), Robert Lester Folsom, Arvid Smith, The Dewars, Jesse Montoya, New Strangers, Pretty to Think So, Laura Minor, Real Job, The Shylights, The Idiots, The Michelles, Katie Grace Helow and Mike Shackelford cover favorite Bob Dylan songs to celebrate his 72nd birthday. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. May 23, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067, jaxunderbelly.com.

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JACKSONVILLE BREEZE

The Legends Football League – the first “L” originally stood for Lingerie – was quick to contact Northeast Florida legend Tim Tebow a job after the Jets released him, offering him a slot as “Quarterbacks Coach nationally” – in an obvious PR move. On the field, the LFL promises 7-on-7 full-contact football “played by some of America’s most beautiful and athletic models.” The Breeze (1-0) face the Baltimore Charm and Angela Rypien, daughter of Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien. 8 p.m. May 25, Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $10-$60, 630-3900, jaxevents.com, ticketmaster.com.

THEATER THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL

A widow escapes her son and daughter-in-law’s cramped Houston apartment with a mission of returning home to Bountiful. While enjoying a Broadway revival with Cicely Tyson and Cuba Gooding Jr., Horton Foote’s “A Trip to Bountiful” is presented locally by Players by the Sea – Kevin Bodge (pictured, from left), Gayle Featheringill and Olivia Gowan. Ponte Vedra Beach resident Scott McLucas, a producer of Foote’s “The Young Man from Atlanta” on Broadway, attends opening night. 8 p.m. May 24-25 and 30-31, June 1 and 6-8, and 2 p.m. May 26 and June 2, Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $20, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. Photo: Dave Pierce

JAZZ JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL

Festival organizers will have jazz fans groovin’, swingin’ and breezin’. Urban jazz pianist Elisha “Atlas” Parris (pictured) – playing 9-10:30 p.m. May 24 – joins Najee, Yellowjackets, Poncho Sanchez and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at 2013’s Jax Jazz Fest. The jazz piano competition is 7 p.m. May 23 at The Florida Theatre, $10. Festival 5-11 p.m. May 24, 2-11 p.m. May 25 and 2-8 p.m. May 26, The Jacksonville Landing, Hemming Plaza and a stage at Main and Monroe Streets in Downtown Jacksonville, free; one-day VIP passes $70-$80, four-day $175-$240, 630-3690, jaxjazzfest.com. Photo: Courtesy Elisha Parris

FREE MOVIES MOONLIGHT MOVIES

“Iron Man 3” costs $10 or more at many theaters. Jacksonville Beach offers the original (and most critics say superior) “Iron Man” with Robert Downey Jr. (pictured) for free. If you don’t like the hero in the metal suit, wait for Will Smith to punch that alien in the face. (That never gets old!) Or see saber-toothed Scrat jumpstart the “Ice Age” franchise. Bring a chair or a blanket to see “Ironman” 9 p.m. May 24, “Independence Day” 9 p.m. May 31 and “Ice Age” 9 p.m. June 7, SeaWalk Pavilion, 11 First St. N., Jax Beach, free, 247-6100, jacksonvillebeach.org. Photo: Paramount Pictures

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HARDCORE, ROCK & PUNK WRECKFEST II

It’s wrecking time. More than a dozen hardcore, rock and punk bands rule two stages at Wreckfest II. AskMeIfICare, Amongst the Forgotten (pictured), Awakener, I Am the Witness, From What Remains and Kilo Kahn are featured. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. 5 p.m. May 25, Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10-$25, 223-9850, brewstersmegaplex.com.

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Neil (Ben Affleck), an American engineer, falls in love with Marina (Olga Kurylenko) but has trouble sticking with one woman in “To The Wonder,” directed by Terrence Malick. Photo: Magnolia Pictures

Spiritual Love

Acclaimed director Terrence Malick explores the connection between romance and God TO THE WONDER

**G@ Rated R

Opens May 24 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points 359-0047, sunraycinema.com Tickets: $9 for adults, $7 for seniors/students

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errence Malick, writer and director of “The Tree of Life,” returns with his first romance and his first film set in present day. “To The Wonder” explores love and God — and what happens when either becomes nonexistent in our lives. The story begins in Paris when Neil (Ben Affleck), an American engineer, falls in love with Marina (Olga Kurylenko). Malick offers us no details of the characters’ lives before their meeting but rather shows us glimpses of their passionate affair as they embrace and dance through Paris parks and streets. The two bond on a spiritual level when they visit the church on the island of Mont Saint-Michel off the coast of Normandy. There the couple climbs the steps to “The Wonder,” the church’s nickname and the origin of the film’s title. Neil moves Marina and her 10-yearold daughter from Paris to a suburban development in a small Oklahoma town. The couple’s situation becomes ugly, and they begin to argue and drift apart, but cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki makes sure that the supermarkets, strip malls and fields of Oklahoma are every bit as breathtaking as the City of Light. When her visa runs out, without the consideration of marriage by Neil, Marina and her daughter are forced to move back to France. Neil begins dating Jane (Rachel McAdams), a friend from his childhood, but ultimately he can’t live up to her expectations of commitment and reunites with Marina after learning that she has fallen on hard times in France. Upon her return to Oklahoma from Paris, Marina and Neil are married, but the bond of marriage doesn’t prevent them from falling into the same patterns they had before. They look for marital help from Father Quintana (Javier Bardem), a local priest who’s on his

own search for love. He devotes his time to sick, drug-addicted and imprisoned members of the community, but struggles to feel the love of God in his work. Bardem’s performance is moving, and despite limited screen time, his struggle is an allegory for that of the main love story. The film’s notable lack of dialogue means the narrative moves forward through body language, facial expressions and settings. Affleck’s acting is stiff and vacant for the most part, which works because his character is emotionally closed off and struggles to express himself. In contrast, Kurylenko is constantly in motion, dancing her way through every scene as if she were a ballerina. While she can depict a woman living in bliss about her newfound love, she also nails the expressions of one who has been emotionally crushed under the weight of abandonment. We hardly need the whispered voiceovers to let us know her enjoyment or anguish. The house that the couple lives in is symbolic of their relationship. Neil is constantly doing work on the house, but it remains almost completely unfurnished throughout the film. There is no sense of permanence — their love is fleeting. Neil works to put up and maintain the fence around their home, a metaphor for his own emotional wall. On the surface, the film is about the search for love, but it is the love of God that is desired most of all. Father Quintana’s longing to feel God’s love in his work is the most explicit. Jane’s first request of Neil is that he pray with her; although she longs for companionship, she will not be satisfied if the relationship doesn’t include God. Marina wants Neil to treat love as a divine command rather than a lustful force, but his absence of faith makes that impossible. Malick’s use of gorgeous tracking shots, long gazes and scant dialogue might lead some viewers to dismiss the film as visually stunning but lacking real narrative. However, beneath the cinematography, there is a cohesive love story full of subtext just waiting to be interpreted. Nick Garnett themail@folioweekly.com

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Stu (Ed Helms), Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Alan (Zach Galifianakis) are on yet another road trip to save Doug in “The Hangover Part III,” directed by Todd Phillips. Photos: Warner Bros. Pictures

Hang It Up

The faded franchise and its grating characters have run their course THE HANGOVER PART III *G@@ Rated R

hat a stale, sad way to end a trilogy. In “The Hangover Part III,” the followup to the hilarious 2009 original and the hitand-miss remake/sequel from 2011, an exotic animal is again (remember the tiger?) featured. This time, Alan (Zach Galifianakis), an immature goon whose charms were exhausted at the end of the first film, has bought a giraffe. Alan’s loving life, listening to Hanson’s “MmmBop” while driving down the highway hauling the giraffe behind him, when the poor animal is decapitated. Seeing a giraffe’s head fly off its body and splat on the windshield of another car, with kids inside it, isn’t funny, it’s dumb. And mean. (Animal lovers, be warned: Dogs and chickens are also murdered.) And worse, the gag comes in the beginning and has no context. It’s just there to be extreme and stupid and try to make us laugh. Oh, how this franchise has fallen. Unfortunately, the rest of “Part III” doesn’t get much better. This is a woefully unfunny, absolutely terrible third chapter of what never should’ve been a trilogy in the first place. Heck, even the sequel wasn’t necessary, but at least its existence was understandable, given the success of the first film. When the second movie got a well-deserved tepid reaction, it was time to leave well enough alone. What we get in “Part III” plays like writer/ director Todd Phillips had leftover ideas after his 2010 road trip dud “Due Date” and threw them into the half-baked script here. After

Alan’s father (Jeffrey Tambor) has a heart attack from the giraffe incident and dies, it’s decided that Alan should spend time in a mental hospital. But he’ll only go if fellow Wolfpackers Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms) and Doug (Justin Bartha) tag along. So the four of them hit the road, only to be kidnapped by Black Doug (Mike Epps) and gangster Marshall (the excellent John Goodman, looking unsure of just how overthe-top he should take things). A few clever ties to the first film later, Marshall kidnaps Doug and tells Alan, Stu and Phil to bring Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong), a recent Thai prison escapee, before him. Chow is a character best absorbed in small doses, but we get way too much of his manic unpredictability here. He’s essentially a fourth lead character, which makes two of the four characters with the most screen time completely odious. Speaking of Alan, the first time around, he was a lovable loser who just wanted to fit in, and he endeared himself to us because of that. Now Alan’s a devious misfit, a man-child who chooses to be a big baby, and as a result, is unspeakably insufferable. This change in Alan’s character is another reason the second film didn’t work as well as it could have. It’s so obvious “The Hangover Part III” was made solely for a cash grab that it’s shameful. The characters are played out, and there’s no natural direction for the story to go any further, making it all feel unnecessary. If you spend money to see this, you’re only encouraging Warner Bros. to make “Part IV.” At this point, that’s a very bad idea. Dan Hudak themail@folioweekly.com

Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong) is a character best absorbed in small doses – in this movie, unfortunately, we get way too much of his manic unpredictability.

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Tej (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, from left), Gisele (Gal Gadot), Dom (Vin Diesel), Brian (Paul Walker) and Roman (Tyrese Gibson) reunite for “Fast & Furious 6,” directed by Justin Lin. Photo: Universal Pictures

The Need for Speed

The franchise’s sixth film satisfies fans with cars and action, as long as you’re not too critical FAST & FURIOUS 6 ***@

Rated PG-13

hen you get to the sixth film in a series, there aren’t too many questions about what that film has to offer. In the case of “Fast & Furious 6,” people aren’t headed to the theater for the great writing and acting. The “Fast” franchise is all about custom cars, action sequences and revisiting the now-familiar characters. And Part 6 delivers on all counts. There are dozens of cars, constant action, an over-the-top villain and pretty much every character who hasn’t been killed in a previous movie. In fact, much of the plot is centered around a popular character who’s back from the dead. We learn early on that Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), the original love of antihero Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) who was killed (or so we thought), is actually alive and running with a crew of international criminals pulling outrageous international heists, using custom cars and massive firepower. This new crew has become the bane of existence for Luke Hobbs (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), the supercop introduced in “Fast Five” to be the foil for the popular gang of street racers turned international thieves. Now Luke wants to team up with Toretto, ex-cop Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and the rest of the gang to catch megacriminal Owen Shaw (Luke Evans). Shaw and his crew are so much like our heroes that they’re essentially their evil doppelgangers.

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Luke promises pardons, but the real carrot to lure the gang back, since they’re living in the luxury of their own successful heist from “Fast Five,” is the chance to get Letty back. From this convoluted starting point, our rainbow coalition of miscreants race through the streets of England and Spain, matching wits with Shaw and his crew. All of this naturally lends itself to bigger, more elaborate and, of course, even more unbelievable stunts than the previous five outings. It’s the outrageousness of such things as armor-plated racecars, the team taking on a tank, and an extended battle around and aboard a cargo plane as it takes off that make the movie work. Several of the stunts are so ludicrous, they’re downright laughable. But franchise fans will love it, and folks new to the films can have a good time, too, provided they aren’t too critical. Like many of today’s action films, the movie’s logic shouldn’t be examined too closely if you want to enjoy it. If you start thinking about how long that runway would have to be for the cargo plane to take more than five minutes to take off, it spoils the fun. The film does resolve many loose ends from the previous movies, putting the team in a situation where they could walk away from their high-octane lifestyle. But one of the worst-kept secrets in Hollywood is that filming is already underway on “Fast & Furious 7,” with Jason Statham starring as Shaw’s brother, hellbent on revenge. John Hoogesteger themail@folioweekly.com

A FAST REVIEW “The Fast and the Furious” (2001): LAPD Officer Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) goes undercover in the street racer subculture to bust a hijacking ring, and his loyalties are soon divided due to a new-found friendship with legendary street racer Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Toretto’s girlfriend Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) and Toretto’s sister Mia (Jordana Brewster). “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003): O’Conner is now a former cop who teams with ex-con pal Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) to transport a shipment of dirty money for a Miami drug dealer while he’s actually trying to get out of trouble by working undercover for federal agent Monica Fuentes (Eve Mendes) to bring down the drug dealer. And Chris “Ludacris” Bridges joins the cast as Tej Parker. “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” (2006): An aberration in the franchise, because our heroes are absent except for a Vin Diesel cameo. This film, with all new characters, allegedly takes place sometime in the future, after “Fast & Furious 6.” It does introduce Han Seoul-Oh (Sung Kang) who, due to the time shift, can die here and still be in films four through six. “Fast & Furious” (2009): Toretto and now federal agent O’Conner are back together in Los Angeles. They must resolve their feud and work as a team to bring down a heroin smuggler. “Fast Five” (2011): Now, former cop O’Conner is on the opposite side of the law since breaking Toretto out of prison. The duo gets the band back together in Rio de Janeiro to pull off a megaheist while fending off a corrupt businessman who wants them dead and federal agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), who’s determined to bring them to justice.

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42 ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach, Regal River City Marketplace Jackie Robinson played baseball in a time in America when we were patting ourselves on the back for winning WWII (the big one) and being the good guys. Robinson, who wore No. 42 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, took us a long way toward recognizing the right of everyone to be equal. This film is beautifully acted by Chadwick Boseman as Jackie, Harrison Ford as Dodgers VIP Branch Rickey and Nichole Begarie as Jackie’s regal wife Rachel. THE BIG WEDDING **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. When Don (Robert De Niro) and Ellie (Diane Keaton) were married, they adopted a son. They’ve been kaput for ages, and now son Alejandro (Ben Barnes) is getting married. The unhappy couple pretend they’re still blissfully wed when Alejandro’s uptight biological mother attends his wedding. CLEOPATRA **** Not Rated • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Cinemark Tinseltown This is one long epic – not quite 4 hours – but it’s worth the effort. In 1963, director Joseph Mankiewicz spent a gazillion dollars and hired about zillion extras (note: the throngs are not computer-generated) to bow to the Egyptian queen (Elizabeth Taylor) and her Roman consorts Marc Antony (Richard Burton) and Julius Caesar (Rex Harrison). Despite the opulent grandeur and a talented cast, most folks who saw this in 1953 went to see the chemistry of Taylor and Burton, who’d been carrying on between takes. The actors divorced their spouses and married – twice – before finally splitting for good in 1976. THE CROODS **G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace A family of missing links is forced from their cave and into a whole new way of life – with fire, tools and shoes. The animated comedy’s cast voices include Nicolas Cage, Catherine Keener, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds. DISCONNECT ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Regal Beach Blvd. The drama, directed by Henry Alex Rubin, examines the dangerous games users play on the Internet – from gambling online to affairs and identity theft to online pranks. Costarring Jason Bateman, Alexander Skarsgård and Michael Nyqvist. EPIC **G@ Rated PG • Opens May 24 The new 3D CG adventure/comedy/fantasy reworks the good vs. evil theme with a green tint. Mary Katherine (voiced by Amanda Seyfried) is transported to a secret place where forces of good keep the natural world alive, and the bad guys want to destroy it. She joins the good folks, natch. Other characters include Mandrake (Christoph Waltz), the toady Bufo (Pitbull), Bomba (Jason Sudeikis), slimy snails Mub (Aziz Ansari) and Grub (Chris O’Dowd), Queen Tara (Beyoncé Knowles) and the noble Nod (Josh Hutcherson). FAST & FURIOUS 6 ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Reviewed in this issue. GO GOA GONE **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency Even Bollywood is getting in the zombie fad – during a wild rave in Goa, the shuffling darlings of the dirt arise to do their ravenous best to zombify (we know – not a word) the ravers. The action-comedy is in Hindi. THE GREAT GATSBY **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues,

Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace It’s 1922, and humble, naïve Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), a bond salesman in New York City, lives on Long Island next door to the sprawling mansion of ominous Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio). Jay’s using Nick, whose Cousin Daisy (Carey Mulligan) was once Jay’s love – he hasn’t seen her in five years. Daisy’s married to Tom (Joel Edgerton), a philandering millionaire whose affair with crazy golddigger Myrtle (Isla Fisher) is well known. At 143 minutes, it’s 20 minutes too long, and it’s a drag to have boring Nick narrate. He’s not compelling, his innocence has little perspective of value, and Maguire is forced to play down Nick’s charisma. It’s a shame, too – lost in the ennui are fine performances from Edgerton, Mulligan and especially DiCaprio. Unfortunately, the flaws make the final verdict not so great. THE HANGOVER PART III *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Reviewed in this issue. THE ICEMAN **** Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Mafia contract killer Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon) was a cold-hearted, lying sumbitch who pretended to be a nice, normal guy with a wife and kids. He claimed to have offed more than 100 people, some of whom he stuck in a freezer. With Winona Ryder, James Franco, Ray Liotta and David (Ross!) Schwimmer. IRON MAN 3 ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theatre, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace, San Marco Theatre, Sun-Ray Cinema After saving the world in “The Avengers,” Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) suffers from anxiety. More villains are lining up to challenge him, including The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley), who likes to kill innocent people, and scientist Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce). Downey keeps the story grounded and the action soaring as Stark/Iron Man, a genius casting decision that’s carried four films. KING’S FAITH **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Regency This film tackles tough subjects: gangs, foster kids who “age out” of the system, and youth’s eternal struggle with fitting in. Brendan King (Crawford Wilson) is a gang member who embraces a new direction in life, but still has challenges. Co-starring Kayla Compton, who grew up here in Jacksonville. MUD **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Sun-Ray Cinema Two 14-year-old Southern boys, Ellis and Neckbone (think Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn), find a boat stuck in a tree and claim it as their hideaway on the Mississippi River. The boat, though, is home to Mud (a brilliant Matthew McConaughey), a fugitive hiding until he can reconnect with the love of his life, Juniper (an under-used Reese Witherspoon). Though Neckbone is suspicious of the worn-out, raggedy man, Ellis feels immediate sympathy for Mud and agrees to help him get food and such – with the promise that the boys eventually get the boat. OBLIVION ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Jack Harper (Tom Cruise), a veteran soldier, is sent to the distant planet Earth to salvage some of the last remaining resources. When he meets Beech (Morgan Freeman), the charismatic leader of an insurgency, Harper begins to question everything he thought he knew about his mission and the planet. OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) is held hostage in the White House during a terrorist attack. Lucky for him, former presidential guard Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is also trapped in the building. With his inside knowledge of

A slug named Mub (Aziz Ansari) is quick to call himself a “ladies’ man” when meeting M.K. (Amanda Seyfried) in “Epic,” directed by Chris Wedge. Photo: Blue Sky Studios the layout of the place, badass Mike is Asher’s – and the nation’s – only hope of surviving.

of infidelity. Co-starring Vanessa Williams, Jurnee SmollettBell and Lance Gross, who isn’t.

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL **G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Regal Avenues Sam Raimi directs this adventure to the Land of Oz to see how the Midwestern magician became the great wizard. Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a two-bit circus performer, is hurtled to a place where fortune and treasures abound. He meets Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), witches of dubious morality.

TO THE WONDER **G@ Rated R • Opens May 24 at Sun-Ray Cinema Reviewed in this issue.

PAIN & GAIN **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Michael Bay directs this film based on a true story about three bodybuilders (dumbbells pumping dumbbells) in Florida, Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg), Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson) and Anthony Mackie (Adrian Doorbal), who become involved in a crime gone wrong. PEEPLES *G@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Wade Walker (Craig Robinson) arrives at the Peeples’ annual family reunion in The Hamptons, seeking permission to marry Grace (Kerry Washington). Writer and first-time director Tina Gordon Chism and Tyler Perry “present a laugh-out-loud look at the family ties that freak us out … but bind us together with love.” Awww. SCARY MOVIE V *@@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Regency, Regal Beach Blvd. The newest in the franchise is about a couple who set up home surveillance when they find out a demon lives within (cue diabolic laughter). The parody stars Charlie Sheen, Mike Tyson, Snoop Lion, Ashley Tisdale and Lindsay Lohan. STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS ***G Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theatre, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace, World Golf Village IMAX With months of speculation over the villain’s identity (is it or isn’t it Khan?), “Star Trek” fans can finally see for themselves. All Paramount Pictures and director J.J. Abrams have told us is that this time, it’s personal for Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) as the crew is “propelled into an epic chess game of life and death.” Joining Spock (Zachary Quinto), Bones (Karl Urban), Scotty (Simon Pegg), Chekov (Anton Yelchin), Sulu (John Cho) and Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood) are Dr. Carol Marcus (Alice Eve) and that elusive snake Khan, played by Benedict Cumberbatch. TEMPTATION *G@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Regency A marriage counselor gets restless in her relationship, obsessing about another man, who just happens to be a billionaire. Tyler Perry’s film explores the intrigue and risks

OTHER FILMS MOONLIGHT MOVIES The city of Jacksonville Beach kicks off the 12th annual free Moonlight Movies Series with “Iron Man,” screened 9 p.m. May 24 at SeaWalk Pavilion, located on First Street at the ocean in Jax Beach. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic; popcorn, candy and beverages are available. No alcohol, skateboards, bicycles, glass and animals (except qualified service animals). 247-6100 ext. 3. “Independence Day” screens May 31. “Ice Age” screens June 7. jacksonvillebeach.org NIGHT OWL CINEMA The free series begins with “Wreck It Ralph,” screened 8 p.m. May 24 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine. Amphitheatre parking is free on movie nights; concessions are available. Moviegoers may dress in film-related costumes. The series runs through August. 209-0367. staugamphitheatre.com 48-HOUR FILM PROJECT DEADLINE The deadline to register (at a $175 fee) for the Jacksonville 48-Hour Film Project is June 11. Go to 48hourfilm.com/ jacksonville or email jacksonville@48hourfilm.com. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATRE “Star Trek Into Darkness: An IMAX 3D Experience” is screened along with “The Last Reef 3D,” “Flight of the Butterflies” and “To The Arctic 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village IMAX Theatre, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 940-IMAX, worldgolfimax.com. POT BELLY’S CINEMA “Safe Haven,” “Amour” and “Searching for Sugar Man” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 829-3101.

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BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Young Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich) wants to get out of his onehorse town, preferably with his new squeeze Lena (Alice Englert). There are eerie secrets to reveal first, however. Co-starring Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis and Emmy Rossum. THE LAST STAND Sheriff Owens (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is an aging former LAPD cop who has retreated to the sleepy town of Sommerton Junction after a botched job left him feeling like a failure. When an escaped drug kingpin and his gang are reported to be headed straight for them, the reluctant sheriff and a small group of law enforcement types (including Jackass’ Johnny Knoxville) fi ght for their town. SIDE EFFECTS A seemingly upwardly mobile New York City couple, Emily (Rooney Mara) and Martin (Channing Tatum), are starting to fall apart when Emily’s psychiatrist (Jude Law) prescribes a new drug for her mild anxiety. It’s not the drug itself that works untold wonders – it’s the damn side effects.

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

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

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Hip-hop heavyweights square off to see who will emerge as King of the Mic LL COOL J, ICE CUBE, DE LA SOUL and PUBLIC ENEMY 6:30 p.m. June 7 St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine Tickets: $45-$85 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com

ip-hop has a long and checkered history of aggressive, sometimes violent rivalries: Biggie vs. 2Pac, Eazy-E vs. Dr. Dre, Nas vs. Jay-Z, 50 Cent vs. The Game. But on June 7, four of the biggest acts in rap history converge on St. Augustine Amphitheatre to duke it out over only one thing: microphone supremacy. New York’s LL Cool J and Los Angeles’ Ice Cube both boast hardcore-turned-mainstream career paths, while De La Soul and Public Enemy have flourished as legendary collectives representing two disparate ends of rap’s sociocultural spectrum. Folio Weekly breaks down all four fighters on the June 7 card to see how they stack up.

LL COOL J Real name: James Todd Smith Age: 45 Hometown: Bay Shore, N.Y. Rapping since: 1984 First big break: Meeting producer and Def Jam Records co-founder Rick Rubin in 1984 Total knockouts: Six No. 1 albums; 11 No. 1 singles Most famous for: Kangol hats, his buff bod, mixing hardcore rap with steamy ballads, a prolific TV and film career, and “Accidental Racist,” an idiotic and inflammatory recent country-rap collaboration with Brad Paisley Pinnacle of career: In the ’hood, 1989 hit single “Mama Said Knock You Out”; in Hollywood, his recurring role on hit CBS drama “NCIS: Los Angeles” Initial mainstream exposure: Star of NBC sitcom “In the House” (1995-’99) Ultimate street cred: Minimalist black-andwhite music video for 1988 hit “Going Back to Cali” Raciest round: Hypersexualized, lip-licking video for 1995 single “Doin’ It” Lowest below-the-belt hit: Appearing in 1999 movie “Deep Blue Sea,” about a top-secret sea base attacked by genetically enhanced sharks Nastiest bare-knuckle moment: Publicly feuding with lethal battle rapper Canibus, who actually enlisted Mike Tyson to be his hypeman on an LL diss track Political haymakers: Self-proclaimed independent; see outrage over aforementioned Brad Paisley collaboration Latest brawl: New album “Authentic,” released April 30; “Accidental Racist” Extracurricular rope-a-dopes: Co-creator of FUBU clothing line, author of four books, founder of influential Rock The Bells label and festival 38 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

Ice Cube (clockwise from top left), LL Cool J, De La Soul and Public Enemy. Photos: Courtesy Lench Mob Records, 429 Records, De La Soul and Public Enemy

ICE CUBE Real name: O’Shea Jackson Age: 43 Hometown: South Central Los Angeles Rapping since: 1985 First big break: Meeting producer, rapper and co-founder of pioneering rap group N.W.A., in 1984 Total knockouts: Five No. 1 albums; five No. 1 singles Most famous for: Confrontational star turn with N.W.A., unapologetic gangsta-rap solo career, going mainstream by writing and starring in cinematic cult classic “Friday,” wearing Raiders gear, his infamous scowl and tight Afro Pinnacle of career: Hit 1993 singles “It Was A Good Day” and “Check Yo Self” Initial mainstream exposure: Star turn in 1991 movie “Boyz N the Hood” Ultimate street cred: Writing most of the lyrics to N.W.A.’s seminal 1989 album “Straight Outta Compton” Raciest round: Line from “It Was a Good Day”: “And my dick runs deep, so deep/So deep put her ass to sleep” Lowest below-the-belt hit: Starring in 1997 adventure-horror flick “Anaconda” Nastiest bare-knuckle moment: Forming supergroup Westside Connection in the mid-’90s to fan-inflamed East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry Political haymakers: Naming his debut album “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” Latest brawl: New album, “Everythang’s Corrupt,” out later this year; supposedly working on movie remake of classic TV show “Welcome Back, Kotter” Extracurricular rope-a-dopes: Owner of Lench Mob Records, producer and show runner for TBS series “Are We There Yet?” DE LA SOUL (Trugoy The Dove, Maseo, Posdnuos) Real names: David Jude Jolicoeur, Vincent Mason, Kelvin Mercer Ages: 44, 43, 43

Hometown: Amityville, N.Y. Rapping since: 1987 First big break: Meeting producer Prince Paul, who signed the group to Tommy Boy Records Total knockouts: One No. 1 album (1989’s “3 Feet High and Rising”), one No. 1 single (1989’s “Me, Myself, and I”) Most famous for: Kick-starting socially conscious movement toward positive-minded hip-hop, sampling old jazz records and TV shows, smiling a lot Pinnacle of career: Early period: 1989 album “3 Feet High and Rising”; middle period: 1996’s “Stakes Is High”; 2004 comeback album “The Grind Date” Initial mainstream exposure: British magazine NME naming “3 Feet” its 1989 Album of the Year Ultimate street cred: Staying true to their enlightened, neo-hippie “D.A.I.S.Y. Age” lyrical content Raciest round: 2001 single “Baby Phat,” which celebrated plus-size women Lowest below-the-belt hit: Teaming up with Nike for 2009 fitness-oriented mixtape “Are You In?” Nastiest bare-knuckle moment: 1991 single “Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa Claus,” which addresses incest and sexual abuse Political haymakers: N/A (too mellow) Latest brawl: New single “Get Away,” first in nine years, came out in April; long-in-the-works album, “You’re Welcome,” due later this year Extracurricular rope-a-dopes: Winning Grammy Award with art project/rap-rock band Gorillaz, promoting independent hip-hop via the Spitkicker collective PUBLIC ENEMY (Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, S1Ws [bodyguard/dancers], Terminator X [retired]) Real names: Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, William Jonathan Drayton, Jr., Richard Griffin, Lord Aswod, Khari Wynn, Norman Rogers Age: 52, 54, 52, N/A, 31, 46

Hometown: New York, N.Y. Rapping since: 1982 First big break: Single “Public Enemy Number One,” released in 1987 to promote Adelphi University’s WBAU radio station Total knock-outs: Two No. 1 albums (1988’s “It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back” and 1991’s “Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black”), one No. 1 single (1989’s “Fight The Power”) Most famous for: Pro-black, self-aware political agitation, radical anthems “Don’t Believe the Hype” and “Fight the Power,” landmark production team The Bomb Squad, Flavor Flav’s giant clocks Pinnacle of career: 1990 album “Fear of a Black Planet” selected in 2005 by Library of Congress for preservation Initial mainstream exposure: “Bring the Noise,” pioneering 1991 rap-metal collaboration with Anthrax Ultimate street cred: 25th anniversary concert held for free on L.A.’s Skid Row instead of in nearby Grammy museum Raciest round: Flavor Flav’s reality dating-game show “Flavor of Love” Lowest below-the-belt hit: Official logo features police officer in crosshairs Nastiest bare-knuckle moment: 2012 album “Most of My Heroes Still Don’t Appear on No Stamp” Political haymakers: Nagging allegations of anti-Semitic and homophobic lyrics, longtime support for the Nation of Islam, upbraiding Western leaders for empire-building via rape, murder and pillaging Latest brawl: Inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year Extracurricular rope-a-dopes: Retired member Terminator X raises African black ostriches; Chuck D is an author, label owner and indefatigable political activist; Flavor Flav owns several chicken-and-rib restaurants. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

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Blazing Fingers

Georgia native and guitar wizard arrives at his fingerstyle success locally, honestly and a bit unusually SHAUN HOPPER 9 p.m. May 30 Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown Tickets: $10 353-6067, jaxunderbelly.com

haun Hopper’s ascent to becoming one of America’s most celebrated acoustic fingerstyle guitarists didn’t come easy. Hopper, born in tiny Adele, Ga., originally learned how to play bass, drifting in and out of various poprock and country bands. But a chance meeting in 2003 with St. Augustine native and fellow fingerstyle genius Sam Pacetti permanently altered Hopper’s path, forcing him to hone his lightning-speed six-string technique while also focusing on building success as a solo artist. A decade on, the unlikely evolution has gone unusually well. Hopper’s latest fulllength of intricate, mostly instrumental compositions, “Lower Case Letters,” was released on electric guitar god Steve Vai’s label, Favored Nations, and the iconic Martin Guitar Company recently named Hopper as one of its ambassadors.

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Folio Weekly: You credit St. Augustine native Sam Pacetti as a major influence, Shaun. How did you meet him? Shaun Hopper: He’s the guy that changed my life far as guitar playing goes. I thought I could hold my own on guitar until I walked into a place in Valdosta, Ga., one night and heard Sam Pacetti playing. That’s when I said, “I don’t know shit about the guitar.” I was so humbled and amazed — and very fortunate, because he was nice enough to offer me free guitar lessons if I drove down to St. Augustine from my hometown of Adele, Ga. He paved the way for what I’m doing now.

F.W.: You played bass in various pop-rock and country bands before embracing your role as a master of acoustic fi ngerstyle guitar. Describe that unlikely evolution for us. S.H.: Since 1998, plucking string instruments with my fi ngers has just come natural. So, while I was playing bass, I also played guitar on the side. I took a few lessons in 2000-’01, met Sam around 2003, and then joined that pop-rock band in 2004. But all the while, I was still playing my guitar. We’d get done with a gig, go back to the hotel, and while the band would party, I’d lock myself in the bathroom and practice. I just had an undying love for that instrument and got addicted. It got to the point where I would open for my own band, and they would get upset because, as a solo artist, I’d get a good response from the audience before we went out. So fi nally, I just went solo and figured out how to be a showman — and entertainer. I get to play the music that inspires me, and it makes people feel good. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how good or bad you are; if you’re making people smile and have a blast, you’re doing your job. F.W.: Beyond live performances, what other accomplishments do you have under your belt? S.H.: In 2007, I got second-place in a prestigious songwriting competition in Atlanta called Eddie’s Attic. From that, I won studio time and recorded a five-song demo that I sent to [guitar legend] Steve Vai. About a year later, he e-mailed me and said, “I gotta tell you — I’m impressed.” So I recorded another album, “Lower Case Letters,” and released it on his label. I

released a DVD about a year ago, too; I’ve appeared on “The Man Show”; I’ve met Stevie Wonder; I’ve played with Tim Reynolds from Dave Matthews Band, G. Love and BB King; and now I’m sponsored by Martin Guitar Company. I’ve also been making YouTube videos of me venturing off into crazy new techniques that make people say, “Holy crap — how the hell did he achieve that sound with just a guitar?” And I’m working on another album right now with another producer. F.W.: Does your reputation as an acoustic guitar wizard limit the reach of the music that you make? S.H.: Well, my next album will be pretty eclectic: everything from world music to percussive stuff, tribal-sounding rhythms, Japanese melodies, flat-picking bluegrass … I mix it up a lot because I like to keep the listener engaged. Playing guitar in this manner, you have to focus on tempos, grooves, bass lines, melodies and the separation of all those things, which makes everything sound seamlessly woven together. I guess I’m just always looking for evolution in my music — you have to push boundaries and break rules to get anything done. F.W.: Do you have much experience performing in Jacksonville? S.H.: My old band opened for Red Jumpsuit Apparatus in 2005 at Jack Rabbits. And I recently opened for BB King at Florida Theatre, which was the biggest thing I’ve ever done. Hopefully, anybody that saw me there will come out to Underbelly as well. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

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MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Navy Pride, 7-9 p.m. May 22 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coquina Beach, 347-8007. FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL KICKOFF: Del Suggs, Kort McCumber, James Moors Folk and Americana, 7:30 p.m. May 23, European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $12, 399-1740. SPACE CAPONE, JASON LAMAR & THE RIG Funk and jazz, 9 p.m. May 23, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $12. KIP MOORE, STEPHEN CAREY, NAVY BAND SOUTHEAST WIND ENSEMBLE MCA country recording artist, 7:30 p.m. May 23, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, free, 353-1188. DYLAN FEST: Robert Lester Folsom, Mama Blue, Arvid Smith, The Dewars, Jesse Montoya, New Strangers, Pretty to Think So, Laura Minor, Real Job, The Shylights, The Idiots, The Michelles, Kate Grace Helow Local indie music, 8 p.m. May 23, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067. STILL I RISE, XHONORX Metal and hardcore, 6 p.m. May 23, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pit, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $10, 223-9850. JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL: Poncho Sanchez, Yellowjackets, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, BWB (Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown), Euge Groove, Gerald Albright, Gregory Porter Pre-festival piano competition, 7 p.m. May 23 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $10; festival May 24-26 at three main stages (Hemming Plaza, Jacksonville Landing and Main and Monroe streets), general admission is free; VIP passes: $70-$80 for one day, $175-$240 for fourday festival; 630-3690. FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL: The Bellamy Brothers, Ben Prestage, Frank Thomas, Ed Cotton, Bing Futch, Jubalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kin, Passerine, Moors & McCumber, Doug Gauss, The Currys, Rachel Carrick, Mindy Simmons & the Hot Pockets, Billy Dean Folk and Americana, 8 a.m. May 24-26, Stephen Foster State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, $25-$60, (877) 635-3655. FUSEBOX FUNK, JOHN PARKER URBAN, SKELTON BROS.

Local bands, 8 p.m. May 24, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, free. FIRST HIT, PRIME TREES Rock bands, 7 p.m. May 24, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 246-2473. SEVENDUST, POP EVIL, ALLELE, DOWN THEORY, MANNA ZEN, NEW DAY & NCEPTION Atlanta metal band, 6 p.m. May 24, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $18, 223-9850. SOUL GRAVY St. Simons Island blues, 9:30 p.m. May 24, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, $5, 277-8010. BLACK CAT BONES Deep blues, 10 p.m. May 24, Mojo No. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670. JJF OFF JAZZ: BRIAN McKNIGHT, AVANT R&B and soul, 7 p.m. May 24, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $42, 355-2787. MUDTOWN, COON DOGGIN OUTLAWS, IN REAL LIFE, JD COOK Local favorites, 8 p.m. May 24, Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St., Downtown, 798-8222.

LAUREN LAPOINTE, LAUREN FINCHAM Savannah singersongwriterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CD release, 8 p.m. May 25, Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Springfield, 355-9791. MAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOVE Funky rock band, 9:30 p.m. May 25 and 4 p.m. May 26, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, $5, 277-8010. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET: Dixie Rodeo, Red Afternoon, SideTrack Local artists, May 25, River Stage, 715 Riverside Ave., free, 554-6865. JACK & JERRY CRONIN, MickeEel, THE LOOLAH JAMES BAND Jacksonville favorites, 8 p.m. May 25, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496. STOKESWOOD Atlanta indie rock, 8 p.m. May 25, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, free. KRACKER JAX Miami-based producers, 8 p.m. May 25, Fionn MacCoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2 Independent Drive, The Jacksonville Landing, 374-1547. WRECKFEST II Fifteen bands rock to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, 4 p.m. May 25, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roc Bar, 845

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University Blvd., Arlington, $10-$25, 223-9850. SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES AC/DC tribute band, 9 p.m. May 25, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $10, 342-2187. THE 77d’s Americana, 10 p.m. May 25, Mojo No. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670. STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS, EDIE BRICKELL Texas singer-songwriter joins comedianturned-bluegrass-banjoist, 6 p.m. May 26, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine, $39.50-$89.50, 209-0367. DROWNING POOL, EYE EMPIRE Hard rock band from Big D, 7 p.m. May 26, Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $12-$40, 223-9850. HARRY A & THE HOLY MEN, OHM GLOCKEN PERCUSSION GROUP, GOLIATH FLORES Vegas-style act, 8 p.m. May 26, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, free. FAYUCA, SIDEREAL, ROOT OF ALL, SIMPLE NATURAL, DJ RAGGAMUFFIN Fayuca CD release with reggae bands, 5 p.m. May 26, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $10-$15, 342-2187. ROCK ON THE RIVER: Coheed & Cambria, New Politics, RDGLDGRN, The Virginmarys, The Features, IAMDYNAMITE, Breaking Through Rock bands, May 27, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, free, 353-1188. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA: Frankie & Friends Big Band Local musicians, 7 p.m. May 27, Plaza de la Constitución, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine, free. MUSIC BY THE SEA: Those Guys Northeast Florida favorites, May 29, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, free.

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JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALLSTARS May 30, European Street Café San Marco HANNAH ALDRIDGE May 30, Original Café Eleven SHAUN HOPPER May 30, Underbelly THE HEAVY PETS, CHROMA, S.P.O.R.E. May 30, Freebird Live CODY SIMPSON May 30, T-U Center OLD YOU May 30, Dog Star Tavern ROSANNE CASH, JOHN LEVENTHAL May 31, Florida Theatre LOT 44, THE LIGHT WITHIN May 31, Jack Rabbits

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SPADE McQUADE May 31, Mojo No. 4 BANANA CREAM DREAM, QUEEN BEEF, WET NURSE May 31, Nobby’s BROTHER DEGE & THE BRETHREN May 31, Yesterday’s BOUKOU GROOVE May 31 & June 1, Dog Star Tavern THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM May 31, T-U Center TYLER DENNING CD Release, NORTHE, BRAD LAURETTI May 31, Freebird Live EMMA MOSELEY BAND, LOT 44, DIRTY SHANNON, BUILT TO BE BROKEN, THE LIGHT WITHIN May 31, Jack Rabbits FRAMPTON’S GUITAR CIRCUS: Peter Frampton, Robert Cray June 1, St. Augustine Amphitheatre FACE TO FACE, TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET, BLACKLIST ROYALS, JOSHUA BLACK WILKINS June 1, Freebird Live FIRST COAST MUSIC FEST: Fusebox Funk, Breaking Through, DANKA, The Pinz, Black Drum, Solid Gold Thunder June 1, 1904 Music Hall MONDO MIKE & THE PO’ BOYS June 1, Mojo No. 4 SUB X June 2, Jack Rabbits OURS, LUNA ARCADE, FLAGSHIP ROMANCE June 3, Jack Rabbits BATTLE FOR MAYHEM FEST June 3, Brewster’s Roc Bar DIRTY NAMES June 4, Burro Bar TAJ MAHAL June 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PETER BROETZMANN, JOE McPHEE June 4, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum GOO GOO DOLLS June 5, The Florida Theatre MISS MAY I, EVERGREEN TERRACE, AFFIANCE June 5, Freebird Live HEROES X VILLAINS, KENNEDY JONES June 5, Pure Night Club MUSIC BY THE SEA: Amy Alyssia & the Soul Operation June 5, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion JONATHAN SCALES FOURCHESTRA, ALEX VANS & THE HIDE AWAY, JACKSONVEGAS June 5, 1904 Music Hall BIG BOI & KILLER MIKE June 6, Brewster’s Roc Bar THE FRONT BOTTOMS, WEATHERBOX, R-DENT June 6, Brewster’s Pit GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE June 6, European Street San Marco THE DROPPERS June 6, Dog Star Tavern TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC June 7, Mojo No. 4 SOUNDS ON CENTRE: Beech Street Blues Band June 7, Centre Street, Fernandina Beach

KINGS OF THE MIC TOUR: LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul June 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DOPAPOD, DR. FAMEUS June 7, Freebird Live CORBITT BROTHERS June 8, Freebird Live FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS, HUNDREDTH, UPON THIS DAWNING, WOLVES AT THE GATE, SWORN IN June 8, Brewster’s Roc Bar SUNCHASE DRIVE, THE PULSE June 8, Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill THE PEYTON BROTHERS June 8, European Street Café GOIN’ COASTAL MUSIC FESTIVAL: Zach Deputy, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, kLoB June 8, Central Park, Fernandina Beach RHYTHM REMEDY June 8, Mojo No. 4 CO-ALITION June 8, Dog Star Tavern THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT June 10, Freebird Live BLACK TAXI June 11, Jack Rabbits BILLY IDOL June 12, St. Augustine Amphitheatre NIGHT BEDS, JENNY O. June 12, Jack Rabbits JERRY CASTLE June 12, 1904 Music Hall MUSIC BY THE SEA: Funk Shui June 12, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion DONAVON FRANKENREITER June 13, Freebird Live THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH June 13, Original Café Eleven TONY O BAND June 13, Dog Star Tavern GRAVITY A, FORMER CHAMPIONS June 13, 1904 Music Hall MURIEL ANDERSON June 13, European Street San Marco 7TH STREET BAND June 14, Mojo No. 4 DAVID WAX MUSEUM June 14, Underbelly LEGIT, JUSTICE, SO SERIOUS, BLAINE BITCHES, PINKYKILLA June 14, Jack Rabbits FREDDY’S FINEST June 14, Dog Star Tavern A BEACH FOR EVERYBODY BENEFIT: Leah Sykes & Arbor Park June 15, Murray Hill Theatre THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, 1975 June 15, Jack Rabbits NATURAL TRUTH June 15, Ritz Theatre BREAD & BUTTER June 15, Mojo No. 4 CONRAD OBERG June 15, European Street Café Southside CAT POWER June 16, The Florida Theatre DRAGONETTE June 17, Jack Rabbits SHANA FALANA June 17, Burro Bar TWO GALLANTS June 18, Original Café Eleven KENDRICK LAMAR June 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CAPITAL CITIES June 19, Jack Rabbits

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Fayuca performs a CD release concert with support from Sidereal, Root of All, Simple Natural and DJ Raggamuffin on May 26 at The Standard in St. Augustine. GRANDCHILDREN, YIP DECEIVER June 19, The Standard MUSIC BY THE SEA: Rob Peck & Friends June 19, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion GRANDCHILDREN June 20, Jack Rabbits ULYSSES OWENS JR., JOSHUA BOWLUS TRIO June 20, European Street San Marco EARTH, WIND & FIRE June 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre GRANDPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COUGH MEDICINE June 21, Dog Star Tavern ANBERLIN, STARS IN STEREO, CAMPFIRE OK June 21, Freebird Live PALM TREES & POWER LINES, HOPE FOR HEROES, SYSTEM RESET, HELIOS HAND June 21, Murray Hill Theatre BLACK CAT BONES June 21, Mojo No. 4 LESS THAN JAKE, HOSTAGE CALM, PENTIMENTO June 21, The Standard ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE June 22, Morocco Shrine Auditorium ASTRONAUTALIS, WILIE EVENS JR., BIG BUCK$ CREW June 22, 1904 Music Hall THE REND COLLECTIVE EXPERIMENT June 22, Murray Hill Theatre GRANDPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COUGH MEDICINE June 22, Mojo No. 4 GUTTERMOUTH, PINHOLE June 22, Jack Rabbits HONKY SUCKLE June 22, Dog Star Tavern PASSERINE June 22, European Street CafĂŠ Southside COUNTRY ROCKS THE BEACH: Craig Morgan, Dustin Lynch, The Lacs, Lauren Elise, Aaron Taylor, Rioon Paige, Jamie Davis June 22, Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex THE DIRTY HEADS, THE EXPENDABLES June 23, Freebird Live MIKE PINTO, TRUTHFUL LIES, NATURAL VIBRATIONS, THREE LEGGED FOX June 26, Freebird Live MUSIC BY THE SEA: Steam the Band June 26, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion COPE June 26, 1904 Music Hall

GENERATIONALS June 27, Underbelly JACUZZI BOYS, QUEEN BEEF June 27, Nobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CANON, DJ WILL June 27, Murray Hill Theatre SCREAM OUT LOUD, LOST YEARS June 27, Jack Rabbits GONZALA BERGARA QUARTET June 28, Original CafĂŠ Eleven ALEXIS RHODE, JACOB HUDSON, BETHANY STOCKDALE, GARRETT ON ACOUSTIC, DALTON STANLEY June 28, Murray Hill Theatre SMOKESTACK June 28, Mojo No. 4 THE SHIFTERS June 29, Mojo No. 4 OVIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WITHERING, SIRENS June 29, Burro Bar SOUL GRAVY June 29, Dog Star Tavern PIERCE PETTIS June 29, European Street CafĂŠ Southside ALESANA, THE COLOR MORALE, UPON THIS DAWNING, LIONS LIONS, MEGOSH July 2, Jack Rabbits THE RICH HANDS July 3, Nobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MUSIC BY THE SEA: The Falling Bones July 3, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC July 5, Mojo No. 4 ALTER EAGLES (Eagles tribute band) July 5, Freebird Live KATIE & THE LICHEN, OK VANCOUVER OK July 6, Burro Bar BIG TIME RUSH July 6, St. Augustine Amphitheatre EIGHT STORIES HIGH July 6, Dog Star Tavern MRS. SKANNOTTO July 7, Jack Rabbits MAC MILLER, CHOO JACKSON, THE COME UP July 7, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Megaplex AUTHORITY ZERO, BALLYHOO, VERSUS THE WORLD, IMPLANTS July 10, Freebird Live MATT POND July 10, Jack Rabbits THE EMBER DAYS, IGNITENEXT, MICHAEL CRONIN July 10, Murray Hill Theatre MUSIC BY THE SEA: Restless Kind July 10, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion

7TH STREET BAND July 12, Mojo No. 4 WE STILL DREAM, ON MY HONOR, ENGRAVED, VICES, WINTER WAVE, DEAD LEAVES July 12, The Standard GHOST OWL July 12, Freebird Live MOTIVE, THE DOG APOLLO July 12, 1904 Music Hall BREAD & BUTTER July 13, Mojo No. 4 GRAVITY A, FORMER CHAMPIONS July 13, 1904 Music Hall DANIELLE HOWLE July 13, Dog Star Tavern THE MAINE, A ROCKET TO THE MOON, THIS CENTURY July 14, Freebird Live MUSIC BY THE SEA: Grapes of Roth July 17, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION, EVE TO ADAM July 18, Jack Rabbits GRANDPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COUGH MEDICINE July 19, Mojo No. 4 ANDREW McMAHON July 19, Freebird Live THE FRITZ July 19, Dog Star Tavern SEVEN SPRINGS, THE ELEVENTH HOUR, WORTH ROAD July 19, Murray Hill Theatre ARCHNEMESIS July 19, 1904 Music Hall SUBLIME with ROME, PENNYWISE July 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre COL. BRUCE HAMPTON, RET. July 20, Dog Star Tavern THE ARISTOCRATS July 21, 1904 Music Hall TOAD THE WET SPROCKET July 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SOJA, JOHN BROWNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BODY July 24, Maverickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s COUSIN DAN July 24, 1904 Music Hall MUSIC BY THE SEA: Bush Doctors July 24, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS July 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE MONKEES July 26, St. Augustine Amphitheatre LAWLESS HEARTS July 27, Freebird Live PARKER URBAN BAND July 27, Dog Star Tavern VINYL THIEF, DR. SIRBROTHER July 27, 1904 Music Hall MUSIC BY THE SEA: Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t 2 Proud 2 Beg July 31, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion BROWN BAG SPECIAL Aug. 1, Dog Star Tavern DEAD JERRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Aug. 2, Dog Star Tavern SOUNDS ON CENTRE: Boukou Groove Aug. 2, Centre Street, Fernandina Beach PAPA MILLION Aug. 3, Dog Star Tavern JUSTIN BIEBER Aug. 7, Veterans Memorial Arena MUSIC BY THE SEA: Mid Life Crisis

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Aug. 7, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion LOUDERPALOOZA 2 Aug. 8, Burro Bar ALABAMA Aug. 9, St. Augustine Amphitheatre SENTROPOLIS, CHROMA, kLoB Aug. 9, Dog Star Tavern BLUE SUEDE SHOES: THE ULTIMATE ELVIS BASH Aug. 10, The Florida Theatre MUSIC BY THE SEA: Jimmy Parrish & The Ocean Waves Aug. 14, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion VICTORIA JUSTICE Aug. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MUSIC BY THE SEA: Smokin’ Mirrors Aug. 21, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion SLIGHTLY STOOPID, ATMOSPHERE, THE BUDOS BAND, THE GROUCH & ELIGH, TRIBAL SEEDS Aug. 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre YANKEE SLICKERS Aug. 24, Dog Star Tavern MUSIC BY THE SEA: Big Lonesome Aug. 28, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion MUSIC BY THE SEA: ET Swing Sept. 4, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion VAGABOND SWING Sept. 7, Dog Star Tavern STEELY DAN Sept. 8, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MUSIC BY THE SEA: Top Secret Band Sept. 11, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion SOUNDS ON CENTRE: Albert Castiglia Sept. 13, Centre Street, Fernandina Beach TROPIC THUNDER Sept. 14, Dog Star Tavern MUSIC BY THE SEA: Beach Street A Go-Go Sept. 18, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion REBELUTION, COLLIE BUDDZ, ZION-I Sept. 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE CHOP TOPS Sept. 24, Jack Rabbits MUSIC BY THE SEA: Navy Dixieland Jazz Sept. 25, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion COLIN HAY Sept. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CITY AND COLOUR Oct. 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SOUNDS ON CENTRE: Ben Prestage Oct. 4, Centre Street, Fernandina Beach BEN PRESTAGE “ONE MAN BAND” Oct. 4, Dog Star Tavern AARON CARTER Oct. 14, Jack Rabbits THE PIANO GUYS Nov. 7, The Florida Theatre MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER, MARTINA McBRIDE Nov. 9, Veterans Memorial Arena

ANDREW ALTMAN CHRISTMAS JAM Dec. 21, Dog Star Tavern

CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Lance Neely 7 p.m. May 25. Live music in the courtyard 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Sean Renner 9 p.m. May 22. DeFunk 9 p.m. May 23. Soul Gravy 9:30 p.m. May 24. Mama’s Love 9:30 p.m. May 25, 4 p.m. May 26. Old You 9 p.m. May 30. Working Class Stiff with real vinyl 8 p.m. every Tue. GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Papa Crawdaddy May 23. Dan Voll 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend HAMMERHEAD BEACH BAR, 2045 S. Fletcher Rd., 491-7783 Ace Winn May 26. Buck Smith & Jim Barcaro every Thur. MERMAID BAR, Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., 491-3322 Open mic, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur. O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll 7:30 every Wed. Turner London Band 8:30 every Thur.-Sat. THE PALACE SALOON, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Lance Neely 9:30 p.m. May 23. Schnockered 9:30 p.m. May 26. Wes Cobb 9:30 p.m. every Wed. DJs every Fri. & Sat. Schnockered 9:30 p.m. every Sun. Buck Smith Project Band 9:30 p.m. every Tue. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Ace Winn May 22. Live music May 24-25. Lance Neely May 27. Brenna Vick May 28

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

BREWSTER’S MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 Still Rise, Xhonorx 6 p.m. May 23, Pit. Sevendust, Pop Evil, Allele, Down Theory, Manna Zen, New Day, NCeption 6 p.m. May 24, Roc Bar. Wreckfest

Singer-songwriter Lauren Lapointe of Savannah performs a CD release concert for “Superhero” with support from Lauren Fincham May 25 at Three Layers Café in Springfield. Photo: Charlie Ribbens Photography II benefit for Wounded Warriors Project, 4 p.m. May 25, Roc Bar. Drowning Pool, Eye Empire 7 p.m. May 26, Roc Bar. Live music every Wed.-Sat. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Bush Doctors every first Fri. & Sat. Jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJs SuZi-Rok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Piano bar with various musicians 9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Black Cat Bones 10 p.m. May 24. The 77d’s 10 p.m. May 25. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins every Fri. DJs Adrian Sky, Alberto Diaz & Chris Zachrich spin every Tue. DJ Michael Stumbaugh spins every Sat. GATORS DOCKSIDE, 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500 Karaoke with DJ Tom 9 p.m.-mid. every Tue. MY PLACE, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan, Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.

BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Derek Maines 5:30 p.m. May 22. Rebecca Day 5:30 p.m. May 23. ShoNuff 6 p.m. May 24. Incognito 1 p.m., Splinters 6 p.m. May 25. Dan Coady noon, Ghost Radio 4:45 p.m. May 26. Billy Bowers May 29. Live music Wed.-Sun. BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL, 200 First St. N., 249-0083 Charlie Walker 10 p.m. May 25. Uncommon Legends May 26 BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every Thur. Charlie Walker every Sun. CASA MARINA, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Cody Nixx 7 p.m. May 22. Barrett Jockers 7 p.m. May 23. DJ Hydro 10 p.m. May 24. DJ Infader 10 p.m. May 25. Be Easy 2 p.m. May 26.

John Earle 7 p.m. May 29. Jazz 6 p.m. every Tue. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Ruby Beach Band 7:30 p.m. May 24. Karaoke with Hal 8 p.m. every Sat. John Thomas Group Jazz 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Hoffman’s Voodoo 8 p.m. May 23. RedBeard & Stinky May 30. Live music every Thur. EVA’S GRILL & BAR, 610 S. Third St., 372-9484 David Pooler May 24. Don Miniard May 25. Live music every Fri. & Sat. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Songwriters every Tue. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb Thur. Charlie Walker every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 First Hit, Prime Trees 7 p.m. May 24. Rat Salad 8 p.m. May 25. The Heavy Pets, Chroma, S.P.O.R.E. 8 p.m. May 30. Live music every weekend GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 N. Third St., 201-9283 Live music every Fri. & Sat. HURRICANE GRILLE, 628 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Neptune Beach, 247-3031 Billy Bowers 8 p.m. May 25 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Billy Buchanan May 22. Matt Collins May 23. Kevin Ski May 24. John Austill May 25. Live music every Wed.-Sat. KC CRAVE, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 Trevor Tanner May 24. Spade McQuade 8-11 p.m. May 29. Live music every Wed., Fri. & Sat. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Legacy 7 p.m. May 25 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Something Distant 9 p.m. May 24-25. Dirty Pete May 26. Who Rescued Who May 30. Uncommon Legends every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Be Easy every Mon. Split Tone 10:30 p.m. every Tue. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Sean Renner May 22. Mile Train May 23. Mark O’Quinn May 24. Chuck Nash May 25. Brady Clampitt May 29. Live music every Wed.-Sun. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 6 p.m. every Thur. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Jimmy Thackery 9 p.m. May 30 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams Karaoke 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Darren Corlew Duo May 22. 418 Band May 23. Aaron Kroener May 24. Randy Smith May 25. Les B. Fine, Paul Lundgren May 26. Les B. Fine May 27. Dean May 28. Reggae every Thur. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Maryann Hawkins 7 p.m. May 23. Mickey Mouth 7:30 p.m. May 24. Katie Fair 7 p.m. May 25. Live music Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Katie Fair every Wed. Javier Perez every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Be Easy every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Vinnie Keleman 7 p.m. May 22. Yankee Slickers May 23. Boogie Freaks May 24-25. Lucky Stiff May 26. Live music every Thur.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Open mic with Chad & Sarah May 22. Steve Gogan May 24. Paxton Stark May 25

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St., 1904jax.com Aaron Winters, Space Capone, Jason Lamar & The Rig 9 p.m. May 23. Fusebox Funk, John Parker Urban, Skelton Bros. 8 p.m.

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Live Music May 24. Stokeswood 8 p.m. May 25. Harry A & the Holy Men, Ohm Glocken Percussion Group, Goliath Flores 8 p.m. May 26. Open mic every Tue. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 677-2977 Ancient River, Argiflex 9 p.m. May 22. Thinguins May 24. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Braxton Adamson 5-8 p.m., AA Duo 8:30 p.m. May 24. Kracker Jax 8 p.m. May 25 JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Kip Moore, Stephen Carey, Navy Band Southeast Wind Ensemble 7:30 p.m. May 23. Rock on the River: Coheed & Cambria, New Politics, RDGLDGRN, The Virginmarys, The Features, IAMDYNAMITE, Breaking Through May 27 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis spins house, gospel, deep, acid, hip-hop, Latin, tribal, Afrobeat, tech/electronic, disco, rarities 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Wed. DJ Vinn spins Top 40 every Thur. DJ 007 spins ultra house & top 40 dance every Fri. DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. DJs Bryan & Q45 spin every Fri. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night every Wed. DJ SwitchGear every Thur. PHOENIX TAPROOM, 325 W. Forsyth St., 798-8222 Live music every Fri. & Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Dylan Fest: Robert Lester Folsom, Mama Blue, Arvid Smith, The Dewars, Jesse Montoya, New Strangers, Pretty to Think So, Laura Minor, Real Job, The Shylights, The Idiots, The Michelles, Kate Grace Helow 8 p.m. May 23. Mondo Mike May 24. Beau Crum, Canary in the Coalmine May 25. Old Time Jam 7 p.m. every Tue. Fjord Explorer & Screamin’ Eagle every Ritual ReUnion Thur. ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 DJ BG May 24. Jay Decosta May 25. Live music Wed.-Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins every Thur. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Open mic May 23. Circle of Influence 9:30 p.m. May 24-25. DJ BG May 27. Deck music 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 4 p.m. every Sun.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford 6:30 p.m. every Sat. & Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Blistur 9 p.m. May 22. Don’t Call Me Shirley May 24. Band on the Run 9 p.m. May 25. Confederate grey 8 p.m. May 29. Karaoke every Thur. & Sun. Top 40 every Mon. & Tue. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Karaoke Dude every Wed. Live music every Fri. & Sat. SALSA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402 Live guitar music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. & Sat.

MANDARIN, JULINGTON

APPLEBEE’S, 14560 St. Augustine Rd., 262-7605 Michael C 9:30 p.m. every Sat. AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with Diamond Dave every Wed. Live music every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Jazz 7-9 pm., Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff Fri. & Sat. RACK EM UP, 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., Ste. 205, 262-4030 Live music, DJs, Karaoke and open mic

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

BLACK HORSE WINERY, 420 Kingsley Ave., 644-8480 Live music 6-9 p.m. every Fri., 2-6 p.m. every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. LIVE BAR & LOUNGE, 2223 C.R. 220, 290-1733 Open mic with Ernie & Debi Evans 7 p.m. every Tue. POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA, 2134 Park Ave., 264-6116 Live music 7:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Schnockered 10 p.m. May 27. Live music 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Rick Randlett 6 p.m. May 22. Franc Robert & the Boxcar Tourists 8 p.m. May 24. Sybil Gage 3 p.m. May 25. Blew Circle 5 p.m. May 26

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Jennifer Coscia May 22. Clayton Bush May 23. Chelsea Saddler May 24. Job Meiller May 25. Ace Winn May 29. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LULU’S, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 The Monster Fool 6 p.m. May 25. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly 6 p.m. every Mon., 11:30 a.m. Sun. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Steve Workentine 6-10 p.m. May 23. Doplematic 8 p.m.-mid. May 24. Rhythm Remedy Inc. 8 p.m.-mid. May 25. Jason Ivey 4-8 p.m. May 26. SoundStage every Sun.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

HAPPY HOURS, 952 Lane Ave. N., 683-0065 Karaoke 4 p.m. every Sun. HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic 8 p.m. every Wed. INTUITION ALE WORKS, 720 King St., 683-7720 Live music every Taproom Tuesday KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 9:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. THE LOFT, 925 King St., loftthursdays.com DJs Wes Reed and Josh Kemp spin for PBR Party every Thur. METRO/RAINBOW ROOM Piano Bar, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob spins 10 p.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith spins Fri. DJ Michael Murphy spins 10 p.m. Sat. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Lauren Slyman 8 p.m. May 24. Apostle 8 p.m. May 25. Live music Fri. & Sat. RASCALS, 3960 Confederate Point Rd., 772-7335 Karaoke 8 p.m. every Thur. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 554-6865 Dixie Rodeo, Red Afternoon, SideTrack May 25, River Stage YESTERDAY’S, 3638 Park St., 223-3822 Live music every Fri.-Sat.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Live music May 23-25. Live music every Thur.-Sat. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 My Girl My Whisky & Me 8:30 p.m. May 24. Bret & Kathleen 8:30 p.m. May 25. Open mic with Smokin’ Joe 7 p.m. every Tue. CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Mojo Roux 7 p.m. May 24. Brady Reich 2 p.m., Mojo Roux 7-11 p.m. May 25. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. May 26 CONCH HOUSE, 57 Comares Ave., 829-8646 Highway 1 3 p.m., Prince Pele’s Polynesian Revue 8 p.m. May 24. Jimmy Parrish Band 3 p.m., Jerry Melfi 7:30 p.m. May 25. 48 Band 3 p.m., DJ Gibz 4 p.m. May 26 CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. DOS COFFEE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Taylor Roberts & Co. every Fri. The Residents spin every Sat. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers 6 p.m. May 22. Live music every Fri. KINGFISH GRILL, 252 Yacht Club Dr., 824-2111 The Fermin Spanish Guitar Band 5-8 p.m. every Salsa Sunday MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam, house band every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth 11 a.m. every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 True Blue 9 p.m. May 24-25. Katherine Archer 1 p.m. May 26. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Aaron Esposito every Thur. Go Get Gone 9 p.m. every Mon. Vinny Jacobs 9 p.m. every Tue. MOJO BBQ OLD CITY, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264 Live music every Fri. & Sat. PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM, 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar 3-6 p.m. every Mon. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 OH NO! 9 p.m. May 23. Jeremy Austin 4 p.m., One Hit Wonder 9 p.m. May 24. Ken McAnlis noon, Joe Moody 4 p.m., Lockett 9 p.m. May 25. Gary Campbell noon, Amy Vickery 7 p.m. May 26. Jeremy Austin 8 p.m. May 28. Chase Rideman 9 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke every Mon. THE STANDARD, 200 Anastasia Blvd., 342-2187 Shot Down in Flames 9 p.m. May 25. Fayuca, Sidereal, Root of All, Simple Natural, DJ Raggamuffin 5 p.m. May 26. Country every Thur. Reggae Sun. Indie, dance, electro Tue. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., 819-1554 Paul Lundgren band 9 p.m. May 24. Live music every Fri. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar Band 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Sat. Bossa Nova with Monica da Silva, Chad Alger 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Red River Band May 24 & 25

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102

Piano bar with Kenyon Dye 5-9:30 p.m. every Sun. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Live music every Tue.-Sun. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music 5 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m. Thur.-Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ Manus spins top 40, dance every Sat. Open mic King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Florida Folk Festival Kickoff: Del Suggs, Kort McCumber, James Moors 8 p.m. May 23. JB Scott’s Swingin’ Allstars 8 p.m. May 30. Jazz 8 p.m. every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Cronin, Jack & Jerry, MickeEel, The Loolah James Band 8 p.m. May 25. Bryan Stars, Defizzy 8 p.m. May 27. Live music 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Patrick Evan & Bert Mingea or Mark O’Quinn every Thur. PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase 7:30 p.m. every Sat. RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY, 835 Museum Cir., 398-2299 Live music every Fri. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin underground dance 9 p.m. every Are Friends Electric Wed. DJ Hal spins Karaoke every Thur. Mitch Kuhman & Friends of Blake every other Fri. DJs Rogue & Mickey Shadow spin every Factory Sat.

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice every Sat. BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Skytrain 8 p.m. May 24. Open mic: The Foxes 8 p.m. every Tue., George every Thur. Live music every Fri. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Live music every Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Brenna Vick May 22. Aaron Kyle May 23. D-Lo Thompson May 24. The Druids May 25. Billy Buchanan May 29. Live music Thur.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally 7 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke every Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Charlie Walker 8 p.m. May 23. CoAlition May 24. Brian Ernst May 25. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Open mic every Sun. SEVEN BRIDGES, 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999 Billy Bowers 9 p.m. May 24. Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music 10 p.m. every Fri. TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Court, 854-0426 A DJ spins 8:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Backwoods Boys 9 p.m. May 24. Schnockered May 25. DJ Frazetta every Thur. David Luthra 5 p.m. every Fri. Live music Fri. & Sat. YAMAS HOOKAH, 9753-B Deer Lake Court, 389-2077 Live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Mudtown, Voon Doggin Outlaws, In Real Life, JD Cook May 24. King Lincoln May 27 SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin, Cool Running DJs every Tue. & first Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Al Poindexter for open mic 7 p.m. May 23. Jimmi Mitchell 8 p.m. May 24. Lauren Lapointe CD release show, Lauren Fincham 8 p.m. May 25 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Cupid’s Alley May 24. Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music every Sat. TUCKERS HWY. 17 TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Shell Game 8 p.m. May 24. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Get your band or solo act listed: send band name, time, date, venue, street address, city, admission price, and a contact number we can print, to A&E Editor David Johnson, Folio Weekly, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday eight days before publication.

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lue, green and yellow mahi mahi swim past coral on the ocean floor while a school of bright, multicolored tuna get lost in blue surf. A trio of barracudas is on the hunt as a host of blue crab scurries against the red tide. These are just a few of the images in Dan Famiglietti’s world. A St. Augustine resident who graduated from Flagler College in 2000 with a B.A. in graphic design and a minor in fine arts, Famiglietti is showing his ocean-inspired work in a solo exhibit, “Water Lines,” as part of St. Johns County’s “Art in Public Places” series. “The environment and images — locally — are inspiring and great subjects to paint,” Famiglietti said. “I love the ocean and things around it, so it’s an easy fit. Plus, I think the ocean has endless options to paint, and I can use pretty much any color combination.” Originally from Bucks County, Pa., just north of Philadelphia, Famiglietti, 36, moved to St. Augustine in 1997. He’s been creating art in the area for more than 16 years and has shown at exhibits at the St. Augustine Art Association, Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp & Art Festival in Fernandina Beach and Long Island Fine Arts Festival. During the day, Famiglietti is the owner of Anchor Tile & Design, a custom tile and stone-setting company specializing in bathrooms, kitchens and flooring. Creating mosaic tile and stonework for his clients not only pays the bills, it’s another avenue for Famiglietti’s creative side. With a steady 9-to-5 job and a growing family, Famiglietti still finds time to produce art. His medium of choice is acrylic paint

on canvas. “My process is, I sketch pieces and put them together,” he said. “I spend a good amount of time concepting and doing layout. I paint at night and on the weekends. Saturday mornings are my favorite.” Famiglietti’s current show at Rotunda Gallery is energized by local coastal waters chock full of fish, turtles, alligators, waves and birds. “I usually find inspiration from the ocean and its surroundings,” he said. “Also through travels.” A trio of sea turtles dance among the waves, a multihued bass breaks the waterline, psychedelic colors swirl around gigantic orange-and-red koi — more images from the upbeat, optimistic world of Famiglietti’s art. “I paint all the time, but definitely get in modes where that’s my focus and all energy goes there,” he said. “My approach is not traditional. I simply just don’t sit down and paint. There is a plan and a process. Then, it’s all about staying up late and getting it done. Canvas, wood and a lot of ‘oops’ paint from Home Depot.” Famiglietti’s show is the newest “Art in Public Places” exhibit presented by the Cultural Council, St. Johns County’s designated arts agency. “Philip McDaniel and Terry Drozd are the people who helped make this opportunity happen,” the artist said. “I’m thankful for them helping me open the door.” “Water Lines” features various pieces from Famiglietti’s oeuvre. These works range from $950 to more than $9,500, and a few of the pieces on display have already been sold. “People tell me my art makes them happy,” he said. “I think that is pretty rad. Enjoy the view.” Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com

Arts PERFORMANCE

MURDER AMONG FRIENDS Loretta Swit, (“M*A*S*H”), stars as Angela Forrester in the comedy murder mystery, staged 6 p.m. May 22-25, 28-31, June 1-2 and 4-9. Matinees – 11 a.m. or noon – are May 23, 25-26, June 1-2 and 8-9 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $46-$53, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre presents the drama by Tennessee Williams, 8 p.m. May 24-25 and 2 p.m. May 26 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, $15, 249-7177, abettheatre.com. JACKSONVILLE DANCE THEATRE Professional contemporary dance company performs its full repertory concert, 7:30 p.m. May 25 at The Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts at Episcopal School, 4455 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, $10 in advance, $15 at the door, jacksonvilledancetheatre.org. MURDER IN THE OLDE CITY A “powerful tale of murder, scandal, love and deceit” in 1880s St. Augustine; 5:30 p.m. May 26, June 2, 9, 23 and 30 at Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, $40, 824-7211. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL The 1953 Broadway drama that became a 1985 hit film is staged 8 p.m. May 23-25, 30-31, June 1 and 6-8, and 2 p.m. May 26 and June 2 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $20, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM The fusion of rock ‘n’ roll with Broadway includes original band members – keyboardist Felix Cavaliere, vocalist Eddie Brigati (vocals), drummer Dino Danelli and guitarist Gene Cornish – performing “It’s a Beautiful Morning,” “Good Lovin’” and more 8 p.m. May 31 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $38.50$98.50, 630-3900, jaxevents.com, ticketmaster.com. DO BLACK PATENT LEATHER SHOES REALLY REFLECT UP? A musical about a teenager in a ’50s Catholic school “dealing with puppy love, patron saints and sex education,” with music and lyrics by James Quinn and Alaric Jans, runs May 31-June 20 at Limelight Theatre’s Matuza Main Stage, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $10-$25, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

NATURE & WILDLIFE PHOTO SHOOT St. Augustine Art Association offers a photo shoot for artists submitting work for the “Nature & Wildlife” exhibit, noon-7 p.m. May 23 at 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, $10 to cover professional photographs and an image CD of work, 824-2310, staaa.org. CALL FOR OUTSIDE/IN EXHIBIT The Art Center Premiere Gallery and Art Guild of Orange Park present a collaborative juried exhibit, “Outside/In.” Submission deadline is May 23. The exhibit runs May 30-July 11 at Art Center Premiere Gallery, Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/premier.html. DANCING IN ARLINGTON Ballroom lessons are held 7:30 pm. May 23, $6; bop, shag and swing is 8 p.m. May 24, $10; country music with free two-step lessons, 6:30 p.m. May 25; and free ballroom lessons, 3 p.m. May 26 at Club Savoy, 6354 Arlington Road, Arlington, 745-7725. YOUTH ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS Auditions for the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra are held May 28-31 and June 1-2 at FSCJ’s South Campus. Dues are $300-$475, depending on placement. Scholarship assistance is based on financial need. FSCJ South Campus, Bldg. M2, large ensemble room, first floor, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 354-5479 ext. 221. Audition guidelines and timelines: jaxyouthorchestra.com/auditions. FREE DANCE CLASS FOR KIDS Dance classes for children ages 7-11 are held 4:30-5:15 p.m. May 29 and every Wed. at Dance Trance, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, free, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com/dtkidz. SONG OF THE REED: RUMI Scholar and translator Jawid Mojadeddi, Rutgers University Department of Religion associate professor of Islamic studies, discusses 13th-century Persian poet Rumi’s “Masnavi,” folk tales and sacred history, 7 p.m. May 29 at UNF’s University Center, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, free, reservations required through jaxpubliclibrary.org/poeticvoices. SPARK GRANT PROGRAM The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville invites artists in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties to apply for the Spark Grant Program. The deadline for applications, which must be submitted online, is May 30. Funded projects must be executed from Oct. 1, 2013Sept. 30, 2014, culturalcouncil.org. TEEN BATTLE OF THE BANDS Local teens ages 12-18 compete; enter by May 31. Competition is held 1 p.m. June 22 in Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, free, 630-2664. JCAAA WORKSHOP Karpeles Manuscript Museum holds a photographic composition workshop 11 a.m. June 2 at 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html. BEGINNING WATERCOLOR Color blending, mixing and painting on wet and dry paper techniques in this novice course 6 p.m. June 4 at University of North Florida’s University Center, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $129, 620-4200, bit.ly/10ra3dK. FREE KIDS DANCE CLASS Classes for ages 7-11 are held 4:305:15 p.m. May 29 and every Wed. at Dance Trance, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, free, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com/ dtkidz. Adult beginner classes are held 5:45-6:45 p.m. every Wed. and Mon., first class is free. THEATRICAL ARTS Classes in theatrical performance are held Mon.-Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Spring Park, fees vary, 322-7672, theperformersacademy.com.

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

TIME FOR THREE The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents violinists Zachary DePue and Nicolas Kendall and bassist Ranaan Meyer joining cellist Loretta O’Sullivan, 7 p.m. May 22 at Walker’s Landing, Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, $40, 261-1779, aicmf.com. TIME FOR THREE FAMILY CONCERT A family concert, “Time for Three,” featuring violinists DePue and Kendall and bassist Meyer at Boys & Girls Club, 4 p.m. May 23 at 907 S. 11th St., Fernandina Beach, free, 261-1995, aicmf.com. FEEL THE VIBE JAZZ Comedian Shay Clemons MCs, jazz saxophonist Dayve Stewart and The Vibe play 8 p.m. May 23 at Ultra Lounge, 7707 Arlington Expressway, $10, (347) 762-6368. LET FREEDOM RING The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs the annual Memorial Day concert, 7 p.m. May 23 at First Baptist Church, 1600 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, $20, 261-0105, jaxsymphony.org. JAZZ PIANO COMPETITION The pre-Jazz Festival event presents five finalists competing for an award, cash prize and a festival performance, 7 p.m. May 23 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $10, 355-5661, jaxjazzfest.com. JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL OFF JAZZ CONCERT Featuring R&B artists Brian McKnight and Avant, 7 p.m. May 24 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $42, 355-5661, floridatheatre.com. JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL The festival lineup includes Poncho Sanchez, Najee, Yellowjackets, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, BWB featuring Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown, John Ricci Quartet, Linda Cole & the Joshua Bowlus Quartet and more than 20 other acts, May 24-26 on three main stages – Swingin’ Stage (Main and Monroe streets), Groovin’ Stage at Hemming Plaza and Breezin’ Stage at Jacksonville Landing, Downtown. Free geernal admission, 630-3690, jaxjazzfest.com. JAZZ AFTER DARK Live jazz 10 p.m.-2 a.m. May 24-26 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St.; Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St.; and Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067; Downtown, free, makeascenedowntown.com. YOUTH JAZZ TALENT SHOWCASE Young singers compete for a savings bond for musical education 1 p.m. May 25 on Groovin’ Stage, Hemming Plaza, Downtown, free, jaxjazzfest.com. ’ROUND MIDNIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION The Kelly/Scott Quintet (Lisa Kelly, JB Scott, Joshua Bowlus, Dennis Marks, Danny Gottlieb) hold an open jam session, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. May 25 at Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown. SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH Soft jazz 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 26 at Omni Hotel, 245 Water St., Downtown, $32, 791-4987, makeascenedowntown.com. CONCERT ON THE GREEN Fabio Mechetti conducts the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s annual Clay County performance – with fireworks, kids’ activities, local bands and skydivers – 8 p.m. May 26 at 3670 Clubhouse Drive, Green Cove Springs, $12 for adults; $10 for students under 18 in advance; $15 for adults and students under 18 at the gate, free for kids younger than 5, 278-9448, concertonthegreen.com. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE Unitarian Universalist Church presents violinist Tim Edwards on May 26 at 7405 Arlington Expressway, Arlington, 725-8133, uucj.org. WORLD P’OPERA OVERTURE Armand and Angelina perform a CD release concert of classical, popular and world influences, 7 p.m. May 29 at Unity Church of Riverside, 634 Lomax St., Jacksonville, 355-5100. JB SCOTT’S SWINING’ ALLSTARS The Listening Room hosts Dixieland jazz, 7:30 p.m. May 30 at European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., $10, 399-1740, europeanstreet.com. JAZZ JAMM Saxophonist Walter Beasley performs for Jazz Jamm, 7 and 10 p.m. June 1 at the Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. DANCING FIDDLE The Beer & G Strings III Hoedown: Dancing Fiddle is part of the AICMF, 7 p.m. June 2 at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, $35, 261-1779, aicmf.com. PROMENADE CONCERT Percussionist Tony Steve, pianist Bob Moore and bass clarinetist Joe Yorio perform for First Wednesday Art Walk, 7 p.m. June 5 at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, free, 630-2664, jplmusic.blogspot.com.

ART WALKS, FESTIVALS & MARKETS

PALATKA BLUE CRAB FESTIVAL The 25th annual Blue Crab Fest features arts and crafts booths, food – and plenty of blue crabs! – live music and carnival rides, May 24-27 at 210 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, free admission, (386) 325-4406. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local and regional artists, bands and a farmers market are featured 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 25 and every Sat., free, 554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com. UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT Self-guided tour of galleries, antique stores and shops 5-9 p.m. May 25 and every last Sat. of the month in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152.

MUSEUMS

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org. “Shrimp Festival: 50 Years and Counting,” celebrating the local festival held since 1964, is on display through June. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/crispellert. “Summer, Fall,

Winter, Spring,” an exhibit of works by Daniel Heyman, is on

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach,

Christie Thompson Holechek’s works – including “Portland Light” (top to bottom), “Soundscape Composition II” and “Window Seat” – are featured in May on Highway Gallery, a public art project on digital billboards throughout Jacksonville. display through June 14. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org. “Future Retro: The Great Age of the American Automobile” – an exhibit of drawings from the collection of Jean S. and Frederick A. Sharf in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston – is on display through Sept. 8. Also featured are classic automobiles, organized by Bill Warner of Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. “La Florida,” presenting native and Spanish colonial artifacts celebrating 500 years of Florida art, runs through Oct. 6. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html. Local artist Helen Hoffman’s exhibit of oils, pastels and giclees is displayed through June 28. “The Boy Scouts in America,” an exhibit of original manuscripts on the history of the Boy Scouts, is on display through Aug. 27. “The Great Depression,” an exhibit of original manuscripts on the Depression of the early 20th century, is on display through Aug. 27. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. “Traces: Recent Work by Lari Gibbons” runs through Aug. 18 at MOCA’s UNF Gallery of Art. A reception is held 6-8 p.m. May 23; Gibbons discusses her work 7 p.m. “Inside/Out” – an exhibit of selected works from MOCA’s Permanent Collection, including Alexander Calder’s mobile “Red Triangles” and “Polygons” and Melanie Pullen’s “Full Prada” – is on display through Aug. 25. Sarah Emerson’s mural, based an interpretation of Aokigahara, Japan’s suicide forest, concludes Project Atrium’s second season; displayed through July 7. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. “Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous” – an interactive summer exhibit using videogame technology – runs through Sept. 3.

GALLERIES

ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828, coab.us/index.aspx?NID=158. Donna Woulfe displays her watercolor and acrylic works, and celebrity photos in pencil, through June 3. THE APARTMENT EXHIBITION 1854 Euclid St., Avondale, theapartmentexhibition.com. Thony Aiuppy, Sterling Cox, Lily Kuonen and Edison William explore transparency, ownership and security while showcasing visual and performance art in a shared space in “The Apartment Exhibition,” Staci Bu Shea, curator; on display through June 2 at garage apartment. “Waffles” by Thony Aiuppy is presented 10 a.m. May 26. THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville. org/premier.html. The juried exhibit “Landscapes: A Panoramic View” runs through May 29. “Outside/In,” a collaborative juried exhibit of works by members of the Art Center and Art Guild of Orange Park, is on display May 30-July 11. BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, Riverside, 855-1181. Letterpress Poster Exhibition is displayed through July 14. THE CLOSET 51 Cordova St., Ste. E, St. Augustine, 810-5699. “Iconic Expressions,” an exhibit of works by Kari Marquardt, runs through May. ETHAN ALLEN DESIGN CENTER 4939 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 292-1700. The Northeast Florida Sculptors’ juried exhibition “in situ” is on display through June 7.

241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. The 11th annual Sea Turtle Show, May 23-July 1, features work in clay, metal and glass, and jewelry and photographs by national, regional and local artists; a reception is held 7-9 p.m. May 24. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Southside, 4252845, floridamininggallery.com. The exhibit “Post,” featuring works by street artist Swoon and art collaborative MILAGROS, runs through May 31. HASKELL GALLERY & DISPLAY CASES Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Rd., Northside, 741-3546. Laird’s “Cphace Series” – infrared captures printed on archival metallic paper – are on display through June 30. Hiromi Moneyhun’s three-dimensional paper-cut art is displayed in connector display cases (before security). HIGHWAY GALLERY floridamininggallery.com/exhibitions/ the-highway-gallery. Christie Thompson Holechek’s work is featured through May on Highway Gallery, a public art project on digital billboards throughout the city. PLUM GALLERY 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069, plumartgallery.com. Works by Claire J. Kendrick (“Botanical Series” oil paintings), Mary L. Gibson, Thomas Brock and Tony Gill are on display through June 30. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. “Chosen Pathways,” an exhibit of works by Sherrie Pettigrew and John Tilton, is displayed through May 24. REDDI ARTS 1037 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-3161, reddiarts.com. The Members Show, paintings by First Coast Pastel Society artists, runs through June 28. ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 808-7330, stjohnsculture.com. “Water Lines,” an exhibit of Dan Famiglietti’s works inspired by coastal waters, runs through July 2. SEVENTH STREET GALLERY 14 S. Seventh St., Fernandina Beach, 432-8330, seventhstgallery.com. Susan Henderson’s paintings are on display through May. SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838, spaceeight.com. Artist Chip Southworth’s exhibit “Deeper: New Art Works to Benefit Rikki” runs through May 24. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. “American Glass Now: 2013,” a juried exhibit of works by stained-glass artists, is displayed through May 29. “Canvas, Clay, Collage & Cutting Edge” is a juried art exhibit on display through June 2. “Ancient City Mosaic,” a juried exhibit of 450 pieces depicting of St. Augustine, is at St. Johns County Public Libraries through June 4; then, the pieces are strung together and hung in a grid, June 15-Aug. 10. ST. AUGUSTINE VISITOR CENTER 10 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 825-1000. “Picasso Art & Arena,” an exhibit of 39 pieces of Pablo Picasso’s work from Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal in Málaga, runs through Aug. 11. UNF GALLERY OF ART 1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 2, Ste. 1001, Southside, unf.edu/gallery. “Florida-Twenty Seven: Two Decades of Watching” – an exhibit of Bob Willis’ Florida photography – is displayed through July 2. To list an event, send info time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print to David Johnson, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email djohnson@folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Tue., eight days before publication.

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Animal Energy

Acclaimed ‘Dog Whisperer’ has a new TV show and a renewed focus on life – but his philosophy is still powerful CESAR MILLAN 8 p.m. June 1 Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Downtown Tickets: $46.50-$132 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org

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esar Millan might not claim legal rights to the phrase “The Dog Whisperer” — it’s actually owned by Nat Geo Channel, which aired the popular show from 2004-’12. But listening to the 43-year-old Mexico native and U.S. citizen speak can have a mystical effect on a conflicted dog owner. I prepared for Folio Weekly’s recent phone interview with Millan by amassing questions that pertained to my canine companion: Why does she jump? Why is she so needy? Why so skittish around new people? By the end of our conversation, Cesar’s level-headed, Zen-like confidence made me feel I subconsciously knew the answers to those questions — without even asking them. Beyond those impressive powers of persuasion, Millan’s rags-to-riches-story would astound even Horatio Alger. Born in Mexico’s Sinaloa region, Millan grew up working with dogs on his grandfather’s farm, earning the nickname El Perrero, or “dog boy.” At 13, he told his mother he would one day be the best dog trainer in the world. But after entering the U.S. illegally at age 21, Millan had to work a succession of low-paying jobs before saving enough money to start his Dog Psychology Center in Los Angeles. By 2002, though, Millan had achieved enough celebrity to pitch his own TV show, the success of which eventually led to countless best-selling books and worldwide media appearances espousing his gentle yet forceful “pack leader” philosophy. The highs haven’t come without some lows for Millan, however, who has two children and became a permanent U.S. resident in 2000 and a full-fledged citizen in 2009. Divorce, depression and even a suicide attempt have cut him down and built him back, proving that he’s a true inspiration for dogs and humans.

Folio Weekly: Give us an idea of what your upcoming performance at Florida Theatre will look like, Cesar, especially compared to your TV show. Cesar Millan: “The Dog Whisperer” is about assessing a situation that has gone bad and changing and rehabilitating dogs. But what the show doesn’t allow me to provide is the educational aspect. Onstage, I can teach people the principles that I follow and the five techniques for leadership. Everybody thinks I have a gift , but the gift is that I follow a certain formula. F.W.: How did you learn that formula? C.M.: In the animal world, you’re energy: intention created by emotion. Dogs don’t know me as Cesar Millan; they know me as a guy who comes with a certain energy. A lot of people say, “Oh, I gotta take the dog for a walk.” The intention is not really to take the dog for a walk — it’s to get it over with. That makes the dog feel guilty or bored. But just by wording it differently — “I’m taking the dog for a walk” — you create a different energy. F.W.: Beyond that, what’s the main mistake owners make with their dogs? C.M.: A lot of people love dogs, but they don’t know dogs. And they humanize dogs. You can love a dog the way you love a human. But if you communicate with him the way you communicate with a human, the dog can never succeed in achieving balance and harmony. F.W.: How does your new TV show, “Leader of the Pack,” differ from “The Dog Whisperer”? C.M.: “The Dog Whisperer” was a show about saving relationships, and “Leader of the Pack” is a show that’s going to help me save lives. In America, we kill four to five million dogs every year; around the world, it’s 600 million. So I have an obligation to go on a global mission. The world doesn’t agree on everything — especially on politics or religion. But one thing we can all agree on

is how much we love dogs. So let’s do what’s best for dogs. F.W.: When you were a young man growing up in Mexico, did you ever dream of the success you’ve achieved? C.M.: I always wanted to be a dog trainer. But I came to America to learn from Americans; I didn’t think I was going to teach Americans about dogs, because I thought Americans knew what to do! I grew up on “Lassie” and “Rin Tin Tin,” you know? F.W.: In 2010, you lost your oldest dog, were divorced from your wife and attempted to commit suicide. What did you learn from your dogs during that period? C.M.: Animals live in the moment and have no idea why their pack leader is going through such a deep depression. So they actually joined in. That’s the beauty of the dog as man’s best friend. Friendship is when you’re in the same struggle — not trying to change the person but being with the person. Sometimes the way out is the way in, so I needed to hit rock bottom to really recover my sense of purpose. You get comfortable when you’re on top, but life has some funny ways of humbling you. And now, from a father’s perspective, I can coach my kids. Some parents coach their kids in baseball or soccer, but I can honestly coach my kids about life. F.W.: Is there anything you haven’t accomplished that you’d still like to do? C.M.: Oh my gosh! We have to continue moving into the whole globe: Mexico, Canada, China, Brazil … I still have the mentality of an immigrant. When you come to America, the only thing you see is opportunity. And now I see opportunities in the world. America taught me how to take advantage of those opportunities in a good way and do business with people who share my core values: honesty, integrity and loyalty. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

Happenings EVENTS

SWAMP STORIES As part of Viva Florida 500, Steve Shanholtzer tells of days gone by in the wilds of St. Johns and Volusia counties, 1 p.m. May 22 at Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Bring a brown bag lunch. Free. 827-6940. HONOR FLIGHT Heartland Hospice and Jacksonville Firefighters Association present the documentary “Honor Flight,” celebrating and thanking those who served in World War II, 6 p.m. May 23 at Firefighter Hall, 618 Stockton St., Riverside. The goal of the fundraiser is to fly every local WWII vet to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. Tickets are $2 for students with I.D.; $10 for general admission; free for WWII and Korean War veterans. honorflightjacksonville.eventbrite.com MOSH AFTER DARK Jacksonville by Design with AIA Jacksonville is held 6 p.m. May 23 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Downtown. The event coincides with the exhibit, “Jacksonville by Design: AIA Celebrates 100 Years of Architecture.” Admission is $5; free for MOSH members. 396-6674 ext. 226. COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows are U2 7 p.m., Beatles 8 p.m., Led Zeppelin 9 p.m. and Queen 10 p.m. May 24 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org

POLITICS, ACTIVISM, BUSINESS

GREAT DECISIONS Parvez Ahmed discusses Iran at 6:30 p.m. May 23 at Southeast Branch Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Southside. 630-4655. JACKSONVILLE YOUNG DEMOCRATS The politically engaged young professional and student group meets 7 p.m. May 22 and every fourth Wed. at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Downtown. facebook.com/jaxyoungdems JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets at 4 p.m. June 20 in the Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville. 630-7306. coj.net

BOOKS & WRITING

BOOK WAREHOUSE SALE Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library hold a $10 bag book sale 4-7 p.m. May 30 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 1 at FJPL Book Warehouse, University Park Library, 3435 University Blvd. N., Arlington. Proceeds from FJPL book sales are used to supplement the Library budget. FJPL is asking shoppers to sign petitions supporting a straw vote on establishing a special tax district for the library. The tax district was the proposal that came out of a special JCCI study to find a way to stabilize library funding. 630-2304. fjpl.org DAVID GILLHAM Bestselling author Gillham discusses and sign copies of his debut novel, “City of Women,” 7 p.m. May 22 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach. 241-9026. BOOK SALE EXTRAVAGANZA Books, music CDs and DVDs $1 each. Children’s, young adult books, paperbacks, books on cassettes and VHS movies are 50¢ each, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 28-June 3 at Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Everything’s discounted 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4. 827-6940. INTUITION BOOK DRIVE Bring new or gently used children’s books to Intuition Ale Works’ Tap Room, 720 King St., Riverside, during May for the Early Childhood Literacy Program at St. Vincent’s Family Medicine Center. Five book donations scores you a free pint of beer. 683-7720.

COMEDY

COMEDY CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE Jesse Joyce appears 8:34 p.m. May 24 and 8:04 and 10:18 p.m. May 25 at the new club, 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 8, Southside. Tickets range from $6-$25. 646-4277. jacksonvillecomedy.com HUGGY LOWDOWN & CHRIS PAUL Comedy Showcase is 8 p.m. May 22. Lowdown and Paul appear 8 p.m. May 23 and 26, and 8 and 10 p.m. May 24-25 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road (in Ramada Inn), Mandarin. Tickets are $20 and $25. 292-4242. comedyzone.com MAD COWFORD Mad Cowford Improv’s Level 2 students perform 8:15 p.m.

May 24 and 25 at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Downtown. $5. 860-5451.

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

TALBOT ISLANDS A park ranger discusses the lifecycle of the sea turtle 2 p.m. May 25 at the multiuse trail pavilion, south beach area, Little Talbot Island, 12157 Heckscher Dr., Jacksonville. Free with regular park admission. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org/ littletalbotisland JACKSONVILLE UNITED FC PRO SOCCER The local National Premier Soccer League pro soccer team takes on the Georgia Revolution 8 p.m. May 24 (NFY Night) at Patton Park, 2850 Hodges Blvd., Southside. Tickets start at $5; a season pass is $20 for adults; $10 for kids 5-10. jacksonvilleunited.com SINGLEVISION READING PROGRAM This reading program focusing on protecting wildlife is held 3:30 p.m. May 24 at Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. Live endangered animals are on hand. 209-3730. sjcpls.org JACKSONVILLE SHARKS The successful hometown football team takes on the Pittsburgh Power 7 p.m. June 1 (Shark-a-Ritaville) at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown. Tickets range from $11-$133. 630-3900. FAMILY SEINING ACTIVITY Pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting fish, crabs and more, and learn about the animals’ roles in the habitat, 8:30-10:30 a.m. May 25 and every fourth Sat. at GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra. Free with paid entrance at Guana Dam Recreational Area. 823-4500. gtmnerr.org JACKSONVILLE SUNS The Suns play a homestand against the Birmingham Barons, 7:05 p.m. May 23 (Elvis Himselvis, Thursday Throwdown), at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown. Games continue 7:05 p.m. May 24 (Faith Night, Fireworks), May 25 (European St. wieners & sandwiches, AYCD draft beer, soda, water, Miracle League Baseball), and May 26 (Military Salute) and 1:05 p.m. May 27 (Kids Run the Bases). Tickets $7.50-$25.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com JAX BREEZE FOOTBALL The local Legends Football League lingerie football team plays the Baltimore Charm, 8 p.m. May 25 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown. Tickets start at $10. jaxevents.com DINOTREK Exhibits are open at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway. Lifelike animatronic “dinosaur” creatures are featured. Admission is $3 for members, $3.50 for nonmembers, plus Zoo admission. Open until 6 p.m. weekends and holidays through Labor Day. 757-4463. jacksonvillezoo.org

KIDS

DIY SCIENCE Kids 10 and older (with an adult) learn how to measure energy and what they can do to help save energy and money, 3 p.m. May 29 at Bartram Trail Library, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove. To register, call 827-6960. Free. JACKSONVILLE SUNS BASEBALL CAMP The camp is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 11-12 for kids ages 7-12 at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown. Camp fee of $90.95 includes lunch both days, a T-shirt, ball cap and ticket to a game. 358-2846.

CLASSES & GROUPS

GENEALOGY CLASS Jacksonville Genealogical Society, Inc. offers this beginners’ class 10:15 a.m. May 25, June 1, 8 and 22 at Bartram Trail Library, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove. Free. Certificates of Completion are given to those who attend at least three of the four classes. Register by sending an email to education@ jaxgen.org with your name, address, and phone number. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with compulsive overeating or food addiction? Overeaters Anonymous holds Newcomer meetings 6 p.m. every Wed. at Arlington Congressional Church, 431 University Blvd. N., Arlington and 6 p.m. every Mon. at Orange Park Presbyterian Church, 1905 Park Ave., Orange Park. 376-7303. oanfi.org To have events or club meetings listed, email time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print to events@folioweekly.com or click the link in our Happenings section at folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Wed. for the next Wed. publication.

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Family-friendly spot celebrates its second anniversary and a new Ortega home SIMPLY SARA’S 2902 Corinthian Ave., Ortega 387-1000, simplysaras.net

or the past two months, Simply Sara’s has settled into its new digs in a historic Colonial Revival building in Ortega, once home to The Village Store restaurant. After relocating from an unassuming Murray Hill strip center with no seating, the new spot offers seating for about 100 inside and outside. Celebrating two years in business, Simply Sara’s is family-owned-and-operated, and emphasizes simple Southern comfort food in a laid-back family-friendly atmosphere. Many neighborhood residents frequent the spot with kids in tow. “We want to remember everyone’s names,” co-owner James Mangham said. While you will find families, you won’t find processed foods, anything dumped out of a can or anything that needs microwaving. Everything’s created fresh, using Mangham’s tried-and-true family recipes, like his greataunt’s barbecue sauce and his mother’s pimento cheese spread. All of the salad dressings are made in-house. His wife, Sally, specializes in desserts like cookies, cakes and pies. Intrigued by the eggplant “fries” with

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homemade ranch, I ordered a basket and received a heaping portion of thin, seasoned, cornmeal-dusted eggplant strips — I gobbled them in record time. Pimento cheese sandwiches aren’t an everyday menu item, so I had to have one. It was thick and flavorful, with noticeable shreds of sharp cheddar on toasted multigrain. I chose a side salad of chunks of cucumbers and tomatoes marinated in a slightly tangy yet sweet balsamic vinaigrette with honey. The fried chicken sandwich with tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise featured a generously sized chicken breast, so juicy and tender, perched between a not-too-dense toasted Kaiser roll. For sides, we ordered crinkle-cut fries and knife-cut corn, though the fried corn on the cob and fresh pole beans were also tempting. (Note to self: Try on next visit.) Dinner entrée offerings (complete with your choice of two side items) rotate each evening. The few bites I had of the barbecue bone-in chicken entrée, served with cornbread, were divine. The muffin-shaped cornbread was sweet and moist, with a nice crisp crust, and the chicken was flavorful and moist. Anything from the lunch menu may be ordered for dinner, and when you ask for hot sauce, you can choose between Crystal or Louisiana hot sauces — no watery tabasco here. There are also several items available to take home, like thin crispy cookies, jellies, salad dressings, barbecue sauce and several varieties of pimento cheese spread (garlic and white pepper, chipotle and smoky bacon cheddar). Desserts change daily. And while they won’t tell you what’s in their popular Milky Way cake, all you need to know is that it’s delicious. A fluffy cake topped with a notoverly-sweet, thin layer of icing was the perfect ending to our meal.

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29 SOUTH EATS 29 S. Third St., 277-7919. F In historic district, Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tue.-Sat.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sun. BARBERITOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 1519 Sadler Rd., 277-2505; 463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240. Southwestern fare, made-to-order burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BRETTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WATERWAY CAFĂ&#x2030; 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F Upscale on the water in historic area. Southern hospitality; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ L D Daily BRIGHT MORNINGS 105 S. Third St., 491-1771. Small cafĂŠ behind Amelia SanJon Gallery. $$ B R L Thur.-Tue. CAFE KARIBO 27 N. Third St., 277-5269. F In a historic building, family-owned spot serves homemade veggie burgers, fresh seafood, made-from-scratch desserts. Karibrew Pub. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat.; L Daily CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY COMPANY 1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663. F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins, pies; most breads without fat or sugar. $ B R L Daily DAVIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 802 Ash St., 310-6049. Fine-dining place serves New York strip, ribeye, Dover sole, Chilean sea bass. $$$ D Nightly HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL Owner Jon Walker 320 S. Eighth St., 321-0303. Sports bar fare: onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. $ L D Daily THE HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ 7 S. Third St., 321-0707. F Historic district spot has sandwiches, pulled pork, smoked turkey, ribs. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Mon.-Sat. JACK & DIANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 708 Centre St., 321-1444. F In a renovated 1887 shotgun home. Jambalaya, French toast, mac-n-cheese, vegan and vegetarian selections. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 1147 Amelia Plaza, 277-8782. Certified Angus steaks and fresh seafood all MSG-free. Sushi bar, teppanyaki grill. $$ D Tue.-Sun. KELLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COURTYARD CAFĂ&#x2030; 19 S. Third St., 432-8213. In historic district, family-owned-and-operated spot serves sandwiches, wraps, soups, vegetarian options and down-home favorites, like fried green tomatoes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. LULUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE 11 S. Seventh St., 432-8394. F Poâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;boys, seafood little plates served in a historic house. Fresh local seafood, Fernandina shrimp. Reservations recommended. $$ R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat.

MOON RIVER PIZZA 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400. F See Riverside. 2012 BOJ winner. $ L D Mon.-Sat. MURRAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GRILLE 463852 E. S.R. 200/A1A, Yulee, 261-2727. Seafood, pastas and barbecue; hand-cut steaks, grouper Elizabeth and homemade Key lime pie. $ L D Daily THE MUSTARD SEED CAFĂ&#x2030; 833 TJ Courson Rd., 277-3141. Snail of Approval winner; casual organic eatery and juice bar in Nassau Health Foods has all-natural, organic items, smoothies, veggie juices, coffees and herbal teas. $$ B L Mon.-Sat. PEPPERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA 530 Centre St., 277-2011; 96096 Lofton Square Court, Yulee, 491-6955. F This casual, family-friendly restaurant features daily specials. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily PLAE 80 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island, 277-2132. Bite Club certified. In the Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the bistro style venue offers whole fried fish and duck breast, artistic dĂŠcor. $$$ D Nightly SALT, THE GRILL 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 491-6746. 2012 BOJ winner. Chef de Cuisine Richard Laughlin offers cuisine made with simple elements from the earth and sea in a contemporary coastal setting. $$$$ D Tue.-Sat. SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL 12 N. Front St., 277-3811. ICW view from second-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al offer local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, poâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;boys and the original broiled cheese oysters. $$ L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652. F Oceanfront, Caribbean-style spot serves handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood, fried pickles. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; beachfront area, openair second floor and balcony. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711. F Oceanview dining, inside or out on the deck. Steaks, fresh fish, nightly specials; Sunday lobster special. $$ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily TASTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES 710 Centre St., 321-0409. F In historic district. Fresh meat, hand-cut fries, homemade sauces and soups and hand-spun shakes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily TIMOTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FRY SHAK 21 N. Third St., 310-6550. F Casual seafood place features fresh, local wild-caught shrimp, fish, oysters, blackboard specials. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily T-RAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BURGER STATION 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F 2012 BOJ winner. This spot in an old gas station is known for its blue plate specials. $ B L Mon.-Sat.

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

Dining THE STEAKHOUSE AT GOLD CLUB 320 Gen. Doolittle Dr., 645-5500. F 2012 BOJ winner. Daily lunch and dinner specials, free happy hour buffet Thur. & Fri. $$$ L D Daily UNIVERSITY DINER 5959 Merrill Rd., 762-3433. Breakfast and lunch: meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. $$ B L Daily

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BAGEL LOVE 4114 Herschel St., 634-7253. F Bagels, sandwiches, subs, bakery items. $ B R L Daily BISCOTTIS 3556 St. Johns Ave., 387-2060. F 2012 BOJ winner. Innovative pizzas, dessert selection. $$$ B R L D Daily THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700. F Fresh seafood, steaks, chops, small plates in a casual place. Gluten-free entrĂŠes, oyster bar. Reservations recommended. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R Sun.; L Mon.-Sat., D Nightly BRICK RESTAURANT 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606. F Soups, sandwiches, burgers, lamb chops, seafood entrees, veggie burger, desserts. $$$ L D Daily THE CASBAH CAFE 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966. F 2012 BOJ winner. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine on the patio or in hookah lounge. $$ L D Daily ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40, 388-4884. F Celebrating five years, the churrascaria features gauchos who carve the meat to your plate from serving tables. $$$ D Tue.-Sun. FLORIDA CREAMERY 3566 St. Johns Ave., 619-5386. Premium ice cream, waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes, Nathanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot dogs. Low-fat, sugar-free items. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE FOX RESTAURANT 3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669. F Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare, homemade desserts. Breakfast all day; burgers, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE FRINGE EATERY 934 Edgewood Ave. S., 402-6446. Steampunk gallery and performance space serves soups, wraps, coffees and teas. $$ Tue.-Sun. GREEN MAN GOURMET 3543 St. Johns Ave., 384-0002. F Organic, natural products, spices, teas, salts. $ Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670. F 2012 BOJ winner. Southern blues kitchen has pulled pork, Carolina barbecue, chicken-fried steak, Delta fried catfish, shrimp & grits. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily ORSAY 3630 Park St., 381-0909. 2012 BOJ winner. French/ American bistro serves steak frites, mussels, Alsatian pork chops; local organic ingredients. $$$ R D Mon.-Sat. SAKE HOUSE #5 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 3620 St. Johns Ave., 388-5688. See Riverside. $$ L D Daily TERRA 4260 Herschel St., 388-9124. Comfy spot serves local, sustainable and world cuisine in a simple, creative style. Small plates include chorizo stuffed mushrooms, pork belly skewers; entrĂŠs include lamb chops, seared tuna and ribeye. Lunch menu features sandwiches. Craft beers. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. TOM & BETTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311. F 40+ years; the car-themed menu has sandwiches, burgers, pot roast. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ANCIENT CITY SUBS 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207, 446-9988. F Owned-and-operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, St. Augustine-themed shop serves gourmet subs toasted, pressed or cold. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. BOWL OF PHO 9902 Old Baymeadows Rd., 646-4455. Fresh Thai, Vietnamese dishes, authentic ingredients; egg rolls, grilled pork, chicken, lotus root salad, fried rice. Boba. $$ L D Daily BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3, 519-8000. F Family-owned-and-operated Italian place serves calzones, stromboli, brick-oven-baked pizza, subs, desserts. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DEERWOOD DELI & DINER 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd., 641-4877. F â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s-style diner serves burgers, Reubens, shakes, Coke floats. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily IZZYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZERIA & SPORTS BAR Owner Javier Roldan 8206 Philips Hwy., 731-9797. Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, hot dogs and a variety of Italian dishes. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE FIFTH ELEMENT 9485 Baymeadows Rd., 448-8265. F Authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese fare, lunch buffet of lamb, goat, chicken dishes, tandoori, biryani items. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily GATORS DOCKSIDE 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500. Sports-themed family restaurant serves grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily INDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777. F 2012 BOJ winner. Authentic Indian cuisine, lunch buffet. Curry and vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F 2012 BOJ winner. They pile â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em high and serve â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em fast. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily LEMONGRASS 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd., 645-9911. F Thai

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

BEACHES

(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

1ST OCEAN GRILLE 333 First St. N., 595-5965. F Modern American fare features seafood, steaks. $$$ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily A LA CARTE 331 First Ave. N., 241-2005. Authentic New England fare: Maine lobster rolls, Ipswich clams, crab cake sandwich, shrimp basket, clam chowdah. $$ L Thur.-Tue. ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ANGIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBS 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. F Home of the original baked sub, hot or cold subs, fresh ingredients, for 25+ years; blue-ribbon iced tea. $ L D Daily BAGEL WORLD 2202 Third St. S., 246-9988. F 2012 BOJ winner. Cozy place has a breakfast special (eggs, ham and cheese), coffees and juices. $ B L Daily BEACH HUT CAFĂ&#x2030; 1281 Third St. S., 249-3516. F 25+ years. Breakfast all day; hot plate specials. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B R L Daily BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET 120 Third St. S., 444-8862. F Full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, daily fish specials and Philly cheesesteaks. Open-air upstairs deck. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL 205 First St. N., 249-0083. This casual spot features American fare with a Caribbean soul. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun. BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 1266 Third St. S., 249-8704; 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 270-2666. F See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE 235 Eighth Ave. S., 241-2211. F Casual spot has baked goods, espressos, coffees; vegan and gluten-free options. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B R L Daily BUDDHA THAI BISTRO 301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444. F The proprietors are from Thailand, every dish is made with fresh ingredients from tried-and-true recipes. $$ L D Daily BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS 1333 Third St. N., 242-8226. F 2012 BOJ winner. See Downtown. $ L D Daily CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA 127 First Ave. N., 249-3322.F 2012 BOJ winner. Chili rellenos, tamales, fajitas, enchiladas, fish tacos, fried ice cream. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly CASA MARIA 2429 Third St. S., 372-9000. F See Springfield. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily CASA MARINA RESTAURANT 691 First St. N., 270-0025. Tapas, crab cakes, Kobe sliders, burgers, tacos. Penthouse Lounge. Verandah. oceanfront courtyard. $$$ R Tue.-Fri.; D Nightly CINOTTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAKERY, DELI & BOUTIQUE 1523 Penman Rd., 246-1728. Since 1964. Cakes, pies, breads, desserts, bagels, chicken salad, sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B R L Tue.-Sat. CRUISERS GRILL 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356. F 2012 BOJ winner. Locally owned & operated 15+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, award-winning cheddar fries. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

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CULHANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595. Bite Club certified. Upscale Irish gastropub. Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie, corned beef. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R S/S; D Tue.-Sun. D&LP SUBS 1409 Third St. S., 247-4700. Subs, gourmet salads, wings, pizza, pasta. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DAVINCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 469 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2001. Family-owned-and-operated. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL 2434 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. NASCAR-themed place has 365 varieties of wings, half-pound burgers, ribs, salads. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DIRTY REDS 1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 372-9438. F This new spot serves casual Cajun/Creole/Southern fare: shrimp & grits, poâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;boys, smoked ribs & brisket, red beans & rice. Sides include mac-n-cheese, collards, corn maque choux, candied yams, smoked baked beans. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Tue.-Sun. DWIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 1527 Penman Rd., 241-4496. Hand-rolled pasta, grilled vegetables. Owner/ Chef Dwight DeLude uses an exhibition kitchen. Reservations suggested. $$$$ D Tue.-Sat. EL POTRO 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910. Everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh and made-to-order. Daily specials, buffet. $ L D Daily ELEVEN SOUTH 216 11th Ave. S., 241-1112. New American eclectic cuisine, a mesquite grill and courtyard dining. $$$ L Tue.-Fri.; D Daily ELLENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KITCHEN 1824 S. Third St., Pablo Plaza, 246-1572. F Since 1962. Breakfast all day; sandwiches. $ B L Daily ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337. F Gastropub fare: soups, flatbreads, specialty sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly EUROPEAN STREET CAFĂ&#x2030; 922 Beach Blvd., 249-3001. F 130+ imported beers, 20 on tap. Classic Reuben, sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily EVAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GRILL BAR 610 Third St. S., 372-9484. F Evaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blends Greek and Italian, with American influences, served in a friendly atmosphere. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat. THE FISH COMPANY RESTAURANT 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach, 246-0123. F Bite Club certified. Oyster bar. Fresh local seafood, Mayport shrimp, oysters, crabs, lobster. Oyster Nights Tue. & Wed. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE HALF MOON RAW BAR 1289 Penman Rd., 372-0549. Oysters, shrimp, clams, crawfish, daily chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specials. And they open your oysters. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Sat. & Sun.; D Tue.-Fri. HOT DOG HUT 1439 Third St. S., 247-3641. F Dogs, sausages, burgers, beer-battered onion rings, fries. $ B L Daily ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 675 Third St. N., 247-4688. F Three areas: teppan or hibachi tables, sushi bar; Westernstyle seating. Tempura, teriyaki. Plum wine. $$ D Nightly JOSEPHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 30 Ocean Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 270-1122. F Familyowned-and-operated. Pasta, gourmet pizzas, veal. $$ L D Daily LANDSHARK CAFE 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024. F Locally owned and operated. Fresh, right-off-the-boat local seafood, fish tacos, houseground burgers, wings, handcut fries and tater tots; daily specials. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily; R Sun. LILLIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COFFEE BAR 200 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-2922. F Locally roasted coffee, eggs, bagels, flatbreads, desserts. $$ B L D Daily KC CRAVE 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660. Chris Jones and Andy Viola offer American fusion: shareable fine fare expertly served in a polished-casual atmosphere. Buzzworthy bar, specialty drinks. $$ R Sun.; D Tue.-Sat. LYNCHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB 514 N. First St., 249-5181. F Corned beef & cabbage, shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie, fish & chips. $$ L D Daily MARIOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AT THE BEACH 1830 Third St. N., 246-0005. Familyfriendly spot has New York-style pizzas, stromboli, pasta, , veal, shrimp, vegetarian dishes. $$$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly MARLIN MOON GRILLE 1183 Beach Blvd., 372-4438. F In the old TacoLu. Fresh crab cakes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; owner Gary Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from the Eastern Shore â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and fresh-cut fries. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Wed.-Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600. F Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. Gourmet pizzas, hoagies. Mighty Meaty pizza to vegetarian Kosmic Karma. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily METRO DINER 1534 Third St. N., 853-6817. F 2012 BOJ winner. The upscale diner serves breakfast, plus meatloaf, chicken pot pie and homemade soups. $$ R B L Daily MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA RISTORANTE 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573. F Near-the-ocean eatery. 20+ years. Casual bistro fare: gourmet wood-fired pizzas, nightly specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. See Avondale. F 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MONKEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNCLE TAVERN 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070. F Burgers, sandwiches, seafood, wings. $ L D Daily M SHACK 299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2599. F Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. $$ L D Daily NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300. 2012 BOJ winner. Dishes with a Caribbean flavor, overlooking the ICW. Tiki deck. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Wed.-Sun.; D Mon. & Tue. NORTH BEACH BISTRO 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105. Bite Club certified. Casual neighborhood eatery serves hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, tapas menu. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R Sun.; L D Daily NORTH BEACH FISH CAMP 100 First St., Neptune Beach,

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

DOWNTOWN

(Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive)

BENNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SANDWICH SHOP 121 W. Forsyth St., 634-1525. For 27 years, Bennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in an old bank vault â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has made everything from scratch. Favorites: taco salad, creamy potato soup. $ B L Mon.-Fri. BENNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STEAK & SEAFOOD Ste. 175, Jacksonville Landing, 301-1014. Continental cuisine. Signature dish: Filet Christian. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BIG PETEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OLD STYLE PIZZERIA 118 N. Julia St., 356-2680. All from scratch: pizza, calzones, baked ziti, wraps. Barbecue. $$ L D Mon.-Fri. BRAZILIAN CORNER 100 E. Forsyth St., 633-9028. Authentic fare: churrasco misto (steak & sausage), muqueca de peixe (fish in coconut milk), plus burgers, subs, paninis, sandwiches. Brazilian coffee. $ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BURRITO GALLERY & BAR 21 E. Adams St., 598-2922. F 2012 BOJ winner. Southwestern cuisine. Burritos: ginger teriyaki tofu and blackened mahi. $ L D Mon.-Sat. CAFĂ&#x2030; NOLA 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911. Museum of Contemporary Art. Shrimp & grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, desserts. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Thur. & ArtWalk CASA DORA 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282. F Owner/chef Sam Hamidi has served Italian fare for 35+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. CHOMP CHOMP 106 E. Adams St., 762-4667. F This spot has eats at moderate prices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most under $10. Chef-inspired street food: panko-crusted chicken, burgers, chinois tacos, bahn mi, barbecue. $ L Tue.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat. CURRENTS LOUNGE 225 E. Coastline Dr., Hyatt Regency, 634-4043. Apps, cafĂŠ fare, desserts. $$ B L D Daily DE REAL TING CAFĂ&#x2030; 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738. F Caribbean place features jerk or curried chicken, conch fritters, curried goat and oxtail. $ L Tue.-Fri.; D Fri. & Sat. EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS 225 E. Coastline Dr., 634-4579. See Arlington. $ B L Daily FIONN MACCOOLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB/RESTAURANT Ste. 176, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1547. 2012 BOJ winner. Casual fare in an uptown Irish atmosphere: fish and chips, Guinness lamb stew, black-and-tan brownies. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily INDOCHINE 21 E. Adams St., Ste. 200, 598-5303. 2012 BOJ winner. Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine; signature dishes are chicken Satay, soft shell crab, sticky rice. $$ L D Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE 830 N. Pearl St., 353-6388. For 56+ years, family-owned Jenkins Barbecue has served down-home barbecue. Drive-thru. $ L D Daily KOJA SUSHI Jacksonville Landing, 350-9911. F 2012 BOJ winner. Sushi, sashimi; Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine; hard-to-find items like baby octopus salad. $$ L D Daily LE SHEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOMESTYLE EATERY 119 W. Adams St., 354-5685. Southern and soul food: meat loaf, fried chicken, burgers, spaghetti, sides. $ L Mon.-Fri. NORTHSTAR PIZZA BAR & SUBSTATION 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451. Brick-oven-baked pizza, grinders, wings, cheesesteaks, sandwiches. 27 beers on tap. $ L D Mon.-Sat. OLIO MARKET 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100. F Made-fromscratch soups, sandwiches; they cure their own bacon and pickle their own pickles. $$ B R L Mon.-Fri. PHO A NOODLE BAR 117 W. Adams St., 353-0320. Authentic Vietnamese and Thai dishes: egg rolls, potstickers. Pho bowls: standard, vegan, pho tom yum, sukiyaki, kelp noodle substitute. Boba, teas, coffee. $ L Mon.-Fri. D Wed.-Sat. THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 4200, 791-9533, ext. 241. On Bank of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 42nd floor, this cafe offers a riverview. $$ L Mon.-Fri. TRELLISES RESTAURANT 225 E. Coastline Dr., Hyatt, 634-4540. American Ă la carte dining: original fresh seafood, regional dishes, buffet, breakfast. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily ZODIAC GRILL 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283. F American and Mediterranean favorites in a casual spot; panini, vegetarian. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. $ L Mon.-Fri.

KANKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE/SUSHI BAR 2009 East-West Pkwy., 269-3003. Teppanyaki tables, sushi tables, sushi bar. Steaks and seafood. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MERCURY MOON GRILL BAR 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999. F Wings, signature sandwiches, Philly cheesesteak, fried fish sandwich, half-pound Moon burger. $ D Nightly MOJO SMOKEHOUSE 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. F See Avondale. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily TAPS BAR & GRILL 1605 C.R. 220, 278-9421. F Burgers, sandwiches and entrees. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WHITEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FISH CAMP 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198. F Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun.; D Mon. YOUR PIE 1545 C.R. 220, Ste. 125, 379-9771. F Owner Mike Simsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concept: Choose from three doughs, nine sauces, seven cheeses and 40+ toppings and make your own pizza pie. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

INTRACOASTAL WEST

ABEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA GRILL 12192 Beach Blvd., 425-3983. Italian dishes, lasagna, parmigiana, pizza, subs, pasta, wings. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F Celebrating 20+ years and seven locations, Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers a selection of New York-style and gourmet pizzas, salads. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily AROY THAI FUSION Owner/Chef Vithoon Khamchareon 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 374-0161. Authentic Thai cuisine, pad Thai, Thai fried rice and traditional curry dishes. $$ L D Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly BITTER SWEET BAKERY & EATERY 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 29, 223-0457. Desserts, sandwiches, breakfast to-go. $$ B L Tue.-Sun. BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 3303 San Pablo Rd. S., 223-1391. F See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BRUCCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913. F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, desserts, family spot. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly CASTILLO DE MEXICO 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, 998-7006. F An extensive menu served in authentic Mexican dĂŠcor. Weekday lunch buffet. $$ L D Daily CLIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROCKIN BAR-N-GRILL 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162. F Burgers, wings, seafood, pizza, daily specials, handcut 12-ounce New York strip. $$ L D daily DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL 14286 Beach Blvd., 223-0115. See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily EL RANCHITO 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22, 992-4607. F Authentic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; really â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Latin American cuisine: dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily EPIK BURGER 12740 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 105, 374-7326. Burgers made from grass-fed beef, ahi tuna, all-natural chicken and vegan are created with innovative recipes; gluten-free options. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. FIRST WATCH 13470 Beach Blvd., 223-0909. French toast, eggs, pancakes, crepes, waffles, sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily FUJI SUSHI 13740 Beach Blvd., 992-8998. Fuji Sushi offers dine-in and take-out Japanese fare. $ L D Daily iPHO 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 330-0309. New, familyowned spot has curry dishes, noodle bowls, rare beef salad. Everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homemade-style. $ L D Tue.-Thur. JERRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS GRILLE 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766. F Hand-cut steaks, wings, burgers. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 39, 992-1666. F See San Marco. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F See Baymeadows. BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MAHARLIKA HALL & SPORTS GRILL 14255 Beach Blvd., Ste. E, 699-0759. This Filipino-American restaurant and market features popular items like pancit bami, lumpia, turon strudle and halo halo with ice cream. $-$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R L D Daily MAMA MIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 12220 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1122. Lunch specials. Veal, seafood, New York-style and Sicilian-style pizzas. $ L D Tue.-Sun. MAMBOS CUBAN CAFE & PIZZERIA 13770 Beach Blvd., Ste. 9, 374-2046. 2012 BOJ winner. Authentic ropa vieja, bistec, pollo, picadillo, lechon asada. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R L D daily MARKER 32 14549 Beach Blvd., 223-1534. ICW view. American eclectic: fresh, local seafood, shrimp & Andouille fettuccini, broiled oysters, yellow fin tuna poke. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Mon.-Sat. MILANOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 21, 646-9119. Casual, family-owned. Homestyle Italian fare, New York-style pizzas, veal, baked dishes. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MILLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 3238 Hodges Blvd., 821-5687. See Southside. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

Dining GRILL ME!

A WEEKLY Q&A WITH PEOPLE IN THE FOOD BIZ

NAME: Wesley Bougher RESTAURANT: 360 Grille, Latitude 30, 10375 Philips Hwy., Southside BIRTHPLACE: New Port Richey

YEARS IN THE BIZ: 17

FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than mine): Any Mojo Barbecue FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Barbecue, low â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; slow smoking FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Beer, butter and bacon (not necessarily in that order) IDEAL MEAL: Peppercorn ribeye with boursin cheese, demi glaĂ§e and crispy onions served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. WONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T EAT IF YOU PAY ME: Lima beans, liver INSIDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SECRET: Never trust a skinny chef. CELEBRITY SIGHTING AT 360 GRILLE: Tim Tebow, Jaguars CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Cheesecake

MVPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS GRILLE 12777 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, 221-1090. F Wings, burgers in a sporty atmosphere. $ L D Daily MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1A, Intracoastal, 821-9880. See St. Johns Town Center. Daily. PEPPERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 1, 221-2300. F Casual, family-friendly place features daily specials. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402. F Authentic, fresh Mexican fare made from scratch. Daily specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SHANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RIB SHACK 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 992-0130. Burgers, pork, ribs, chicken tenders, wings, beans, fried okra, corn, collards, Brunswick stew. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SIENAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26, 220-9192. Italian cuisine: lasagna, calzones, stuffed shells, pizza and wraps. $$ L D Daily TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 223-6999. F Locally-owned-and-operated. Hand-tossed pizzas, wings, specialty wraps. $$ L D Tue.-Sun.; D Sun. & Mon. VINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & GRILL 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd., 647-6575. See Julington. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily XTREME WINGS 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 108, 220-9464. F Family sports grill has wings, burgers, sandwiches and wraps. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

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

MANDARIN

ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ATHENS CAFĂ&#x2030; 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199. Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), favorites, Greek beers. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. AW SHUCKS 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368. F Seafood place has an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings, pasta. Favorites: ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas,

kabobs. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE 3057 Julington Creek Rd., 260-2722. F Fresh Maryland-style steamed blue crabs, crab legs, steamed or fried oysters. Covered deck; daily specials. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat. BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 12620 Bartram Park Blvd., 652-2989; 9820 San Jose Blvd., 268-2666. F See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20, 880-3313. F Authentic dishes: steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers, hot sandwiches. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat. BROOKLYN PIZZA 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211; 13820 St. Augustine Rd., Bartram Park, 880-0020. F Brooklyn Special is a favorite; calzones, white pizza, homestyle lasagna. $ L D Daily DON JUANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT 12373 San Jose Blvd., 268-8722. F Friendly, family-oriented service, with a touch of Old Mexico. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily ENZAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Landing, 268-4458. Family-owned place offers casual fine dining, Italian cuisine, veal, seafood. Daily specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Tue.-Sun. FIRST WATCH 11111 San Jose Blvd., 268-8331. See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily GIGIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT 3130 Hartley Rd., 694-4300. In the Ramada; prime rib and crab leg buffet Fri. and Sat., blue-jean brunch on Sun., daily breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner buffets. $$$ B R L D Daily HARMONIOUS MONKS 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30, 880-3040. F American steakhouse features a 9-ounce choice Angus center-cut filet with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-ounce burgers, ribs, wraps, sandwiches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. KANKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE/SUSHI BAR 11154 San Jose Blvd., 292-2400. Teppanyaki and sushi tables, sushi bar, steaks and seafood. $$ D Nightly KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, 288-7999. Fusion-style sushi place has oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu, Chilean sea bass. Sake. $$ L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN 11700 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175. F See San Marco. BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 674-2945. See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOSH 10950 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 36, 683-8346. Authentic Jewish deli has a full-service deli counter, Vienna Beef meats. Real New York water bagels, bread baked onsite, desserts. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Thur.-Sat.; B L Daily MAMA FUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASIAN HOUSE 11105 San Jose Blvd., 260-1727. MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine made to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai dishes. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily METRO DINER 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2012 BOJ winner. In a historic 1930s building, the upscale diner serves meatloaf, chicken pot pie, homemade soups. $$ R B L Daily MILLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19, 292-0003. See Southside. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MONKEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNCLE TAVERN 10503 San Jose Blvd., 260-1349. F See Beaches. $ L D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950. F 2012 BOJ winner. Fresh, organic ingredients in vegetarian, vegan, raw food and gluten-free options, gourmet artisan sandwiches, deli and hot bar dishes, chopped salad bar, gluten-free baked goods. Juice, smoothie and coffee bar. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. PICASSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZERIA 10503 Blvd., 880-0811. F Hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, New York-style cheesecake, pasta. Fresh local seafood, steaks. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, 503-2230. See Orange Park. $$ L D Daily RACK EM UP BILLIARDS 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., Ste. 205,

262-4030. This cigar and hookah lounge has a full kitchen, subs. 200+ imported, domestic beers. $ D Nightly THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 683-3773. F Casual, family-friendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials, pasta dishes. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily RENNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 292-2300. F See Beaches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SONNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 12485 San Jose Blvd., 288-7928. F See Riverside. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily TANKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FAMILY BAR-B-Q 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23, 351-8265. F Owned and operated by the Tankersleys. Madefrom-scratch Southern-style fare. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Tue.-Sat. TIJUANA FLATS 13820 Old St. Augustine Rd., 262-0484. See Baymeadows. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily VINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & GRILL 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., 268-6660. F See Julington. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22, 288-1100. F Prepared-food department offers 80+ items; full-service and self-service hot bar, salad bar, soup bar, dessert bar; pizza, sushi and sandwich stations. $$ L D Daily WOODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-Q 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 46, 262-3955. F See Orange Park. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG (Venues are in Orange Park unless otherwise noted.)

ARONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 650 Park Ave., 269-1007. F Family-owned restaurant has eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 1765 Town Center Blvd., Eagle Harbor, 269-8870. See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL BAR 1940 Wells Rd., 215-4969. F Buffalo-style wings, 14 sauces (mild to better-be-ready blazinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;), wraps, burgers, ribs. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily CAMICAKES 1910 Wells Rd., 541-1099. Gourmet cupcakes: sweet potato, red velvet, mint chocolate and The Elvis, banana, peanut butter, chocolate frosting. $$ Daily DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL 1540 Wells Rd., 269-2122. F See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily GATORS DOCKSIDE 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd., 425-6466. F Sports-themed family restaurant has grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE HILLTOP 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup. Homemade desserts. $$$ D Tue.-Sat. HOOTERS 1749 Wells Rd., 215-5858. F Wings, steamed shrimp, oysters, burgers, seafood, sandwiches. $$ L D Daily HURRICANE GRILL WINGS 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 1, 644-7315. See Avondale. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JERSEY MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBS 410 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 9, 272-0037. Wraps, subs, sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JOEY MOZZARELLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 930 Blanding Blvd., Ste. D, 579-4748. F Calzones, stromboli and lasagna are customer favorites; pizza pies available stuffed. BYOB. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 9734 Crosshill Blvd., Argyle, 908-4250; 2024 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776; 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100, 215-2223. See San Marco. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370; 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827; 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553; 1404 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-7789. F See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MILLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 1756 Wells Rd., Ste. A, 278-4600. See Southside. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily NEW YORK BRICK OVEN PIZZA 2225-B C.R. 220, Middleburg, 278-1770. Hand-tossed pizza by the slice, stromboli, baked dinners. Homemade desserts; lunch specials. $$ L D Daily NIRVANA CAFĂ&#x2030; 1910 Wells Rd., 278-5880. F Sandwiches, homemade-style paninis, European specialties and freshsqueezed juices. $$ B L D Daily PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR 1930 Kingsley Ave., 276-9551. Family-owned-and-operated place has gourmet pizzas, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. Pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, ziti, calzone, linguini, ravioli. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA 2134 Park Ave., 264-6116. Family-owned-and-operated; pizzas made in coal-fired ovens. Espresso, cappuccino. $$ L D Daily RENNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 16, 771-7677. F See Beaches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE ROADHOUSE 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611. F Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas. 75+ import beers. $ L D Daily SONNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1976 Kingsley Ave., 272-4606. F See Riverside. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SWEET TOMATOES 1625 Wells Rd., 269-6116. Salad bar has four tossed salads, vegetables and deli items, pasta salads, dressings, soups, pizza and desserts. $ L D Daily TEXAS ROADHOUSE 550 Blanding Blvd., 213-1000. F Steaks, ribs, seafood and chops. Daily specials. $ L D Daily WOODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-Q 950 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, 272-1419. F Barbecue plates, barbecue salads and pulled pork sandwiches. All-you-can-eat specials. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

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619 OCEAN VIEW 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., 285-6198. Fresh seafood, steaks, nightly specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Wed.-Sun. ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 635 A1A N., 543-1494. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily AQUA GRILL 950 Sawgrass Village Dr., 285-3017. Fresh local seafood, aged prime steaks, vegetarian entrĂŠes. Climatecontrolled lakefront patio seating. $$$ L D Daily THE AUGUSTINE GRILLE 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-7777. Bite Club certified. Steaks, New York strip, lamb, lobster Napoleon, Hawaiian tuna. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Nightly BOGEY GRILLE 150 Valley Circle, Ponte Vedra, 285-5524. Wings, quesadillas, chicken, burgers. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BRUCCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS 880 A1A, Ste. 8, 280-7677. F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly CAFFE ANDIAMO 500 Sawgrass Village Dr., 280-2299. Fresh seafood, veal, steak and pizza made in a copper wood-burning oven; daily specials. $$ L D Daily FOXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA DEN 4360 Palm Valley Rd., 285-1292. F Familyowned-and-operated. The Wedgie sandwich on a pizza crust, and sandwiches, pizzas, stromboli. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. JJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIBERTY BISTRO 330 A1A N., Ste. 209, 273-7980. Authentic French cuisine. The scratch kitchen has fresh soups, stocks, sauces and pastries. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, Ponte Vedra, 2733993. F See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily LULUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WATERFRONT GRILLE 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-0139. F On the ICW, get there by land or water. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, burgers. Screened waterfront porch. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D daily MULLIGANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PUB 43 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-1506. F At Hilton Garden Inn. Favorites and Irish dishes. $$ D Nightly NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS 110 Championship Way, 273-3235. American, Continental fare, local seafood. $$$ L D Daily PALM VALLEY FISH CAMP 229 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-3200. F The Groshell family serves dishes made with fresh ingredients; daily specials. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun. PUSSERS BAR & GRILLE 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766. Bite Club certified. Caribbean cuisine and regional favorites: Jamaican grilled pork ribs, Trinidad smoked duck, lobster macaroni & cheese dinner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily RESTAURANT MEDURE 818 A1A N., 543-3797. Chef David Medure creates dishes and small plates. $$$ D Mon.-Sat. RUTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 814 A1A N., Ste. 103, 285-0014. BOJ winner. Midwestern custom-aged U.S. prime beef, fresh seafood, live Maine lobster. Reservations,. $$$$ D Nightly SUN DOG BREWING CO. 822 A1A N., Ste. 105, 686-1852. F Lobster dip, turkey-bacon-and-brie sandwich, chargrilled meatloaf sandwich. $$-$$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R Sun.; L D Wed.-Sun. TABLE 1 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515. Upscale, casual restaurant offers appetizers, entrĂŠes. $$$ L D Daily WOK N ROLL 3791 Palm Valley Rd., Ste. 203, 543-7666. Authentic Chinese cuisine. $ L D Daily WOODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-Q 226 Solana Rd., Ste. 1, 280-1110. F See Orange Park. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE (Venues are in Riverside unless otherwise noted.)

13 GYPSIES 887 Stockton St., 389-0330. 2012 BOJ winner. Mediterranean peasant cuisine updated for American tastes: tapas, blackened octopus, coconut mango curry chicken. $$ L D Tue.-Sat. ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, Five Points, 388-8384. F See Intracoastal. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT 1534 Oak St., 355-3793. American favorites with a Southern twist, locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop bar. $$$ R Sat. & Sun.; L Daily; D Mon.-Sat. BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS Chief Coffee Guru & Operations Manager Zack Burnett 869 Stockton Street, Stes. 1 & 2, 855-1181. F 2012 BOJ winner. Bold Bean features organic and fair trade coffees. $ B L Daily BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-Q 5229 Jammes Rd., 772-0050; 705 S. Lane Ave., 783-1404. F See San Marco. CARMINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIE HOUSE 2677 Forbes St., 387-1400. F Pizza by the slice, classic Italian dishes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; calzone, stromboli, subs, panini. Craft beers, microbrews. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily COOL MOOSE CAFE & BISTRO 2708 Park St., 381-4242. F New England-style cafĂŠ. Full breakfast, classic sandwiches, wraps and soups. Gourmet coffee. $$ R L D Tue.-Sun. COZY TEA CAFE 1023 Park St., 5 Points, 329-3964. Afternoon tea: scones, soups, teas. Indian nights Fri., Sat. $ L Mon.-Sat. CRAZY EGG 954 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 524-8711. Burgers, sandwiches, steaks, prime rib, pork chops, shrimp & grits, specials; of fresh, local, organic ingredients. $ B L D Wed.-Fri.; B L Sat.-Tue.

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DERBY ON PARK 1068 Park St., 379-3343. Michael Williams and Zack Nettles offer burgers, sandwiches, steaks, fish & chips, meatloaf. $$-$$$ L D Tue.-Sun., R Sat. & Sun. DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS 5972 San Juan Ave., Westside, 693-9258. See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DOMO CREPES ETC. 813 Lomax St., 619-2540. Cappuccino, crepes, soups and flatbreads. $$ B L D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET Deli Supervisor Nicole Gurgiolo 2007 Park St., 384-4474. F The juice bar uses certified organic fruits and vegetables. Artisanal cheeses, craft and imported beers, organic wines, organic produce, meats, vitamins and herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches, and raw, vegan items. $ B L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFĂ&#x2030; 2753 Park St., 384-9999. F See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily GATORS BBQ 8083 Baymar St., Westside, 683-4941. F Award-winning barbecue pork, chicken, ribs, turkey and sausage. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. GATORS DOCKSIDE 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. F Sports-themed family place serves grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET 2005 Park St., Ste. 1, 381-9394. F Traditional Mediterranean fare: fresh hummus, baba ghannoush, gyros. Hookahs. $ L D Mon.-Sat. JERSEY MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBS 1615 Hendricks Ave., Riverside, 399-5006. See Orange Park. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JOHNNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DELI 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Breakfast; grilled wraps, gyros, grilled chicken salad. $ B L Mon.-Sat. KICKBACKS GASTROPUB 910 King St., 388-9551. F 2012 BOJ winner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner 20 hours a day; more than 655 bottled beers, 84 on tap. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily LARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GIANT SUBS 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794; 7859 Normandy, 781-7600; 5733 Roosevelt, 446-9500; 8102 Blanding, 779-1933; 6331 Roosevelt, Ste. 6, NAS Jax, 854-0057. F See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MONROEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q 4838 Hwy. Ave., Westside, 389-5551. Wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey, ribs. Homestyle sides: green beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese and collards. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L Mon.-Sat.; D Thur. & Fri. MOON RIVER PIZZA 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 389-4442. F 2012 BOJ winner. Northern-style pizzas, 20+ toppings, served by the pie or the slice. $ L D Mon.-Sat. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434. F Southwestern dishes: fresh fish tacos and chicken enchiladas. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;BROTHERS IRISH PUB 1521 Margaret St., 854-9300. F Traditional Irish fare in a casual pub: shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-n-cheese and fish-n-chips. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily PELEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WOOD FIRE 2665 Park St., 232-8545. Chef Micah Windham uses a wood-fired oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with an inventive, modern twist. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R L D Daily PERARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2, Westside, 378-8131. Family-owned. Traditional fare, homemade sauces, lasagna, desserts. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #1 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 824 Lomax St., 301-1188. F Traditional Japanese cuisine, fresh sushi, sashimi, kiatsu, teriyaki and hibachi. $$ L D Daily THE SALTY FIG 901 King St., 337-0146. Gastropubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New American Southern fare: shrimp & grits, bourbon fig glazed quail, made with locally sourced produce, meats, seafood. $$ L D Daily SONNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1923 S. Lane Ave., 786-0081; 4434 Blanding Blvd., 777-0730. Beef, pork, chicken, ribs cooked in a wood-fired pit; Vidalia onion rings, corn nuggets, beans, slaw. AYCE specials daily. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SOUPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON JACKSONVILLE 1526 King St., 387-9394. F See Beaches. 2012 BOJ winner. $ L D Daily SUMO SUSHI 2726 Park St., 388-8838. F Authentic Japanese dishes, entrees, sushi rolls, sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumplings), and tobiko (flying fish roe). $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SUSHI CAFE 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888. F Sushi rolls: Monster Roll, Jimmy Smith Roll, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll; hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. $$ L D Daily SWEET THEORY BAKING CO. 1243 King St., 387-1001. Small batch, all-natural, organic, allergy-friendly items made with no egg, dairy, soy or peanuts. Gluten-free options. $ Tue.-Sat. TAPA THAT 820 Lomax St., Five Points, 376-9911. Locally, organically grown ingredients; duck confit spring rolls, Cuban rice & beans cake. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sat. TASTI D-LITE 1024 Park St., 900-3040. A gazillion flavors, in cones, cups, shakes and smoothies. $ Daily TREECUP CAFE 829 Riverside Ave., Cummer Museum, 356-6857. Lunch items, locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks.$ L Tue.-Sun.

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

ST. AUGUSTINE

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

Dr., 230-7879. See San Marco. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE MANATEE CAFĂ&#x2030; 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, 826-0210. F Organic, vegetarian meals. Chef Cheryl Crosley has omelets, tofu Reubens, miso, hummus, tabouli. $ B L Mon.-Sat. MEEHANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB SEAFOOD HOUSE 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923. F Burgers, seafood, raw bar, steak Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Dubliner chicken, Irish Benedict. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ Daily THE MILLTOP TAVERN 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329. F Homemade soups, sandwiches, daily specials. Dine under trees on two-story porch. $ L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ 5 Cordova St., 342-5264. F See Avondale. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MOJOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TACOS 551 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 829-1665. F Family-owned spot offers double-decker-style tacos, burritos. $ L D Daily NALUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TROPICAL TAKE-OUT 926 Santa Maria Blvd., 794-0405; 1020 Anastasia Blvd., 501-9592. F Fresh islandstyle beef, chicken, fish, vegetarian tacos, burritos. $ L D Daily NEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOUTHSIDE KITCHEN 2450 U.S. 1 S., 794-2088. F Casual islandy spot has Mediterranean dishes, tacos, shrimp & grits, vegetarian options. Drive-thru. $ L D Mon.-Sat. OUTBACK CRABSHACK 8155 C.R. 13 N., 522-0500. Crabs, shrimp, gator tail, conch fritters, steaks. $$ L D Daily PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111, 808-1818. F 2012 BOJ winner. Chef Mas Liu creates authentic sushi: Crazy Girl (shrimp tempura, asparagus, salmon); Mango Tango (salmon, crab, tuna, flying fish egg, mango sauce). Sake, sashimi. $$-$$$ L D Daily PIZZALLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 117 St. George St., 825-2627. F 2012 BOJ winner. Wings, pizza. $$ L D Daily PIZZALLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHIANTI ROOM 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100. Homemade Italian ristorante fare. $$ L D Daily THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFĂ&#x2030; 224 W. King St., 827-4499. F 2012 BOJ winner. Organic, vegan, vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus, milkshakes; made without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat. RAINTREE RESTAURANT 102 San Marco Ave., 824-7211. Steak and seafood. Reservations accepted. $$ D Nightly RHETTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIANO BAR & BRASSERIE 166 Hypolita St., 825-0502. Freshly made-to-order items include American espresso-rubbed filet, pistachio-crusted lamb chops. A petite menu is also offered. $$$$ D Tue.-Sun. SONNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1720 U.S. 1 S., 824-3220; 2720 S.R. 16, 824-3315. See Riverside. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS 25 Cuna St., 810-2400. Upscale contemporary Spanish place pairs tapas with wines. $$$ Daily WOODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR-B-Q 135 Jenkins St., Ste. 106, 819-8880. See Orange Park. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily YOGURT MOTION 163 Palencia Village, Ste. 102, 610-2220. Non-dairy frozen yogurt (with no table sugar, lactose, chemicals or preservatives) in a variety of flavors. $ Daily

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

(Venues are in St. Augustine Beach unless otherwise noted.)

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

Dining ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

BAHAMA BREEZE 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031. Caribbean-inspired: lobster quesadillas, beef patties, Creole baked goat cheese, tropical drinks. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466. Classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta and flatbread sandwiches. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R L D Daily CANTINA LAREDO 10282 Bistro Dr., 997-6110. Authentic Mexican dishes, daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ R L D Daily THE CAPITAL GRILLE 5197 Big Island Dr., 997-9233. Dryaged, hand-carved steaks, fresh seafood, with local, seasonal ingredients. 350 wines. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly LIBRETTOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1, 402-8888. F Authentic NYC pizzeria has Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce; classics, calzone, desserts. $$ L D Daily MAGGIANOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LITTLE ITALY 10367 Midtown Pkwy., 380-4360. Italian-American fare, pasta, steaks, seafood, chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specials, desserts made in a scratch kitchen. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MIMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAFE 10209 River Coast Dr., 620-0660. Signature quiches, salads, sandwiches, chicken pot pie, beef bourguignon and roasted turkey breast are served in a French cottage-themed spot. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily MITCHELLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FISH MARKET 5205 Big Island Dr., 645-3474. The changing menu has 180+ fresh items: cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon, kung pao calamari and seared rare salt-and-pepper tuna. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT 4860 Big Island Dr., 807-9292. Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurts, including tart and non-tart flavors; 40-plus toppings. Daily. P.F. CHANGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 137, 641-3392. 2012 BOJ winner. Traditional chicken, duck, pork, beef, lamb dishes, vegetarian plates, gluten-free items. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE PITA PIT 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 5, 579-4930. See Beaches. $ B L D Daily RENNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, 565-1299. F See Beaches. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #3 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 119, 996-2288. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily SEASONS 52 5096 Big Island Dr., 645-5252. Grill and wine bar has a seasonally changing menu. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SEASONS OF JAPAN 4413 Town Center Pkwy., 329-1067. Japanese and hibachi-style fare, sushi. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 10206 River Coast Dr., 997-6528. Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows, sushi. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WHISKY RIVER 4850 Big Island Dr., Ste. 3, 645-5571. F 2012 BOJ winner. Southern hospitality fare features burgers, hot wings, pizzas and pulled pork. Drink specials. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

SAN JOSE, LAKEWOOD, UNIVERSITY WEST

CRUISERS GRILL 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1, 737-2874. F See Beaches. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINGS & GRILL 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. F See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily EMPERORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GENTLEMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB Chef Jonathan Reap 4923 University Blvd. W., 739-6966. The upscale steakhouse features steaks, burgers, seafood and wings. $$ L D Daily FUSION SUSHI 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688. F Brand-new upscale sushi spot serves a wide variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki and kisatsu. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE 2025 Emerson St., 346-3770. Family-owned place serves down-home barbecue, smoky chicken, crinkle-cut French fries. Drive-thru. $ L D Daily MOJO BAR-B-QUE 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200. F See Avondale. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily SONNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 5097 University Blvd. W., 737-4906. See Riverside. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily STEAMINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 9703 San Jose Blvd., 493-2020. Classic diner serves steam burgers, fat dogs and chili, more than 50 craft beers. $ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK, ST. NICHOLAS

BASIL THAI & SUSHI 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190. F 2012 BOJ winner. Sushi, Thai cuisine, ginger-infused salad, Pad Thai, curry dishes, ebi roll, sashimi, daily specials. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. bbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1019 Hendricks Ave., 306-0100. F Changing selection of fine cheeses, espresso martinis. $$$ R L D Mon.-Sat. BEACH ROAD CHICKEN DINNERS 4132 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 398-7980. Since 1939. Fried chicken, okra, sweet corn nuggets, country-fried steak, gizzards and livers, peas,

slaw, biscuits, cobbler, fish, shrimp. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Tue.-Sun. BISTRO AIX 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949. F French- and Mediterranean-inspired fare in an urban-chic atmosphere. The menu changes seasonally. $$$ L D Daily BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 4907 Beach Blvd., 398-4248. F Slowcooked meats, sauces, for 60+ years. Baby back ribs, barbecue salad and chicken breast sandwiches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily CHART HOUSE 1501 River Place Blvd., Southbank, 398-3353. Fresh fish, seafood and prime rib. $$$$ D Nightly CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD 3566 St. Augustine Rd., 398-9206. F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood, comfort food: Trailer Trash Special is a pulled-pork sandwich, 15 fried shrimp, fries and fried green tomatoes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. CURRENTS RIVERVIEW BISTRO 841 Prudential Dr., 306-9512. Breakfast, sandwiches, pizza, soups, quesadillas, burgers, cheesesteaks, daily hot entrĂŠe specials. $ B L Mon.-Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFĂ&#x2030; 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. F See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 737-7477. Diner fare: pancakes, sandwiches, burgers. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily THE GROTTO WINE & TAPAS BAR 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. 2012 BOJ winner. Tapas, cheese plates, empanadas, bruschettas, cheesecake. 60+ wines by the glass. $$$ Tue.-Sun. HAVANA-JAX CAFE/CUBA LIBRE BAR 2578 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 399-0609. F Bite Club certified. Cuban sandwiches in a clean, bright cafĂŠ. Black beans & rice, plantains, steaks, seafood, roast pork. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily HIGHTIDE BURRITO COMPANY 1538 Hendricks Ave., 683-7396. F Locally-owned-and-operated. Salsas, marinades, tortillas, beef, pork, fish, burritos, tacos, tortas. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily LA NOPALERA 1631 Hendricks Ave., 399-1768. F 2012 BOJ winner. Tamales, fajitas, pork tacos. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MAPLE STREET BISCUIT COMPANY 2004 San Marco Blvd., 398-1004. Pulled pork, fried chicken, bacon; goat cheese, dill pickles, pepper jelly, collards, fried eggs, on a fresh biscuit, sauces, gravies, dressings. $ B L Mon.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat. MATTHEWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922. Chef Matthew Medureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship restaurant offers fine dining in a refined, European-style atmosphere. Artfully presented cuisine, small plates. Reservations recommended. $$$$ D Mon.-Sat. METRO DINER 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701. F 2012 BOJ winner. Upscale diner serves meatloaf, chicken pot pie and homemade soups. $$ B R L Daily THE MUDVILLE GRILLE 3105 Beach Blvd., St. Nicholas Plaza, 398-4326. Family sports place; steaks, wings. $ L D Daily THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 1705 Hendricks Ave., 396-2250. F Homestyle plates, hummus, tabouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, Greek salad. $$ L D Mon.-Fri. PIZZA PALACE GM Hala Demetree 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815. F The family-owned restaurant serves homestyle cuisine: spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Outside dining. $$ L D Daily PULP 1962 San Marco Blvd., 396-9222. The juice bar has fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees, smoothies with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurts, granola. $ B L D Daily RUTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Crowne Plaza, Southbank, 396-6200. 2012 BOJ winner. Midwestern custom-aged U.S. prime beef, fresh seafood and live Maine lobster. Reservations suggested. $$$$ D Nightly SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 1478 Riverplace Blvd., Ste. 101, 306-2188. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily SAN MARCO DELI 1965 San Marco Blvd., 399-1306. F 2012 BOJ winner. Independently owned and operated. Grilled fish, turkey burgers, vegetarian options. $ B L Mon.-Sat. THE SOUTHERN GRILL 800 Flagler Ave., Southbank, 858-9800. Veggie platters, sandwiches, melts, wraps, omelets, egg combos and pancakes. $$$ B L Mon.-Sat. TAVERNA 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005. European cuisine influenced by the flavors of Italy and Spain. Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas, home-style pastas, entrĂŠes. $$$ D Sat. & Sun.; L D Tue.-Sun. VINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & GRILL 1430 San Marco Blvd., 683-2444. F See Julington. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ Daily

SOUTHSIDE

360 GRILLE 10570 Philips Hwy., 365-5555. Inside Latitude 30, the Grille serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta, soups and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. L D Daily. $$ BAYARD CAFE 12525 Philips Hwy., Ste. 201, 551-3026. Casual, family-owned spot has breakfast all day, soups, daily specials, desserts, lattes, espressos. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L Daily BISTRO 41Â° 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104, 446-9738. F Breakfast and lunch in a relaxing spot. $ B L Mon.-Fri. BLUE BAMBOO RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478. Southern specialties, Asian comfort food by owner/chef Dennis Chan. Red curry shrimp & grits, Singapore

street noodles. Saketinis. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BONOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIT BAR-B-Q 10065 Skinner Lake Dr., JTB Gate Pkwy., 998-1997; 10645 Philips Hwy., 886-2801; 5711 Bowden Rd., 448-5395. F See San Marco. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily BUCA DI BEPPO 10334 Southside Blvd., 363-9090. Fresh Italian fare in three generous sizes served family-style in an old-Italy setting. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, 619-1931. F Casual fine dining blends modern American favorites with international flair. $ L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFĂ&#x2030; 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. F See Beaches. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily THE FLAME BROILER 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103, 619-2786; 7159 Philips Hwy., 337-0007. F Healthy, inexpensive fast food with no transfats, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, beef, chicken, short ribs. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. GREEK ISLES CAFE 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 116, 564-2290. Authentic cuisine, breads, desserts, Italian dishes, seafood. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Mon.-Sat. III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 111, 928-9277. Classic steakhouse, with a savvy menu of USDA prime beef, seafood, local favorites. $$$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ D Mon.-Sat. JOEY BROOKLYN FAMOUS PIZZERIA 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 107, 683-8737. Fresh dough , cheeses, meatsc toppings. Wings, Italian dishes. $$ B L D Daily JOHNNY ANGELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850. F â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s-style dĂŠcor. Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter, burgers and hand-dipped shakes. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B L D Daily LIME LEAF 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109, 645-8568. F Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, seared ahi tuna, crispy duck, mango sweet rice. $$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly MANGIA ITALIAN BISTRO & BAR 3210 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 551-3061. F Chef/owner Tonino DiBella offers authentic fine Italian dining: seafood, chicken, veal, steaks, pasta, New York-style pizza, desserts. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MILLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 9711 Deer Lake Court, 565-2882. Generous portions, friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Customer favorites: fresh fish, specialty pastas, oysters, clams. 32 draft beers. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily MONROEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q 10771 Beach Blvd., 996-7900. F Smoked meats: wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homestyle sides: green beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese, collards. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily NEWKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EXPRESS CAFE 9047 Southside Blvd., Ste. 1, 527-2402. F Sandwiches, salads, homemade dressings, California-style pizzas, desserts. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 7860 Gate Pkwy., Stes. 119122, 854-0485. F Sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily SAKE SUSHI 8206 Philips Hwy., 647-6000. F Sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi, noodle soups. Popular rolls: Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue and Fat Boy. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Mon.-Sat. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999. F Local seafood, steaks, pizzas and awardwinning ales and lagers. $$ L D Daily SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811. F Gastropub pairs dishes with international wines, beers, craft, IPA brews. $$ L D Daily TASTE FOOD STUDIO 9726 Touchton Rd., 415-2992. High-end, high quality, scratch-made upscale dishes with a new twist on global cuisine, American favorites. $$$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily TAVERNA YAMAS 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426. Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. Char-broiled meats, seafood and traditional Greek specialties, desserts. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily

TILTED KILT PUB EATERY 9720 Deer Lake Court, 379-8612. Pub fare, wings, salmon and shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie. $$ L D Daily TOMBOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BACKPORCH BARBECUE 8929 Philips Hwy., 363-0990. F Southern comfort items, barbecue salad, full breakfast menu. $ B L Mon.-Sat. TOMMYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BRICK OVEN PIZZA 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2, 565-1999. F New York-style, brick-oven-cooked gluten-free pizzas, calzones, sandwiches made to order, with Thumanns no-MSG meats and Grande cheeses. $ L D Mon.-Sat. TOSSGREEN 4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 12, 619-4356. F Custom salads, burritos, burrito bowls of fresh fruits, vegetables, 100% natural chicken breast, sirloin, shrimp, tofu, nuts, cheeses, dressings, sauces, salsas. Frozen yogurt. $$ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WATAMI ASIAN FUSION 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C, 363-9888. F Buffet: all-you can-eat sushi, 2 teppanyaki items. Jaguar, dynamite, lobster and soft-shell crab rolls. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ L D Daily WHICH WICH? 4352 Southside Blvd., Ste. 4, 527-1999. 51 sandwiches, vegetarian, Weight-Watchers, buffalo chicken, grinder, gyro and black bean patty. $ đ?&#x2013;˘ B R L Daily WILD WING CAFĂ&#x2030; 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464. F 33 wings, soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, burgers. $$ L D Daily YUMMY SUSHI 4372 Southside Blvd., 998-8806. F Teriyaki, tempura and hibachi-style dinners, sushi and sashimi, 30+ specialty rolls. Lunch roll specials Mon.-Fri. Sake. $ L D Daily

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

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

WINE TASTINGS ANJO LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Thur. 9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 BLACK HORSE WINERY 3-7 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 2-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2-6 p.m. Sun. 420 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 644-8480 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30 p.m. every first Thur. 3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 THE GIFTED CORK Daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GROTTO 6 p.m. every Thur. 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 MONKEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNCLE LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Fri. 1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070 OCEAN 60 6 p.m. every Mon. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 RIVERSIDE LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Fri. 1035 Park St., Five Points, 356-4517 ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINES & TAPAS 5 p.m. every Mon., Wed. & Fri. 296 Royal Palms Drive, Atlantic Beach, 372-0052 THE TASTING ROOM 6 p.m. every first Tue. 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400

TASTE OF WINE Daily. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Atlantic Beach, 246-5080 TIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINE MARKET 5-7 p.m. every Fri., noon-5 every Sat. 278 Solana Rd., Ponte Vedra, 686-1741 128 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 461-0060 III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 5-7 p.m. every Winedown Wed. 9822 Tapestry Circle, Ste. 111, SJTC, 928-9277 TOTAL WINE & MORE Noon-6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 300, 998-1740 WINE WAREHOUSE 4 p.m. every Fri. 665 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-6450 4434 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 448-6782 W90+ 5 p.m. every Fri. 1112 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 413-0027 9210 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 4, Mandarin, 503-2348 3548 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 413-0025

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “I’m still learning,” said Michelangelo when he was 87 years old. For now, he’s your patron saint. With his unflagging curiosity as inspiration, your hunger for new teachings may bloom. You’ll realize you don’t already know everything there is to know … you’ve not yet acquired all the skills you were born to master. You’re still in the early stages of exploring whole areas of important experience as you become the person you want to be. Even if you’re not in a formal school, it’s time to take your education to the next level. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Nobel Prizewinning physicist Richard Feynman admitted physicists can’t really define “energy,” let alone understand it. “We have no knowledge of what energy is,” he said. “We don’t have a picture that energy comes in little blobs of a definite amount.” It’s unlikely you’ll advance scientific understanding of energy, but you almost certainly boost your natural grasp of what energy feels like inside and outside your body. You develop a more intuitive knack for its ebb and flow and find tips on how to make it work for rather than against you. You’re smart, but you’ll get even smarter. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Giant Sequoias are the biggest trees on Earth. Many are more than 300 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Their longevity is legendary; they can live 2,000 years. And yet their seeds are tiny. If you had a bag of 91,000 seeds, it would weigh one pound. There’s a resemblance between you and the Giant Sequoia. You’re close to getting a small kernel with the potential to grow into a strong, enduring creation. Do you know what I’m talking about? Identify and nurture it. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t take yourself too seriously. The more willing you are to make fun of problems, the greater the chance is you solve them. If you’re blithe, breezy and buoyant, you’re less of a magnet for suffering. Say these affirmations aloud. 1. “I’m willing to make mistakes if someone else is willing to learn from them.” 2. “I’m sorry, but I’m not apologizing anymore.” 3. “Suffering makes you deep. Travel makes you broad. I’d rather travel.” 4. “My commitment is to truth, not consistency.” 5. “The hell with enlightenment, I want to have a tantrum.” 6. “I stopped fighting inner demons. We’re on the same side now.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Would you buy a stuffed bunny or a baby blanket handcrafted 2012 by a prisoner on death row? Would you go to a cafe and eat a sandwich made by an employee who was screaming angrily at another employee while he made your food? Would you wear a shirt sewn by a 10-year-old Bangladeshi girl working 12 hours a day with a machine that could cut off her fingers if she made one wrong move? Questions like these are good to ask yourself. It’s important to evaluate origins of all the things you welcome into your life – and make sure they’re aligned with your highest values and supportive of your well-being.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Having good posture tends to make you look alert and vigorous, plus it lowers stress levels in your tissues and facilitates circulation of bodily fluids. You can breathe better, too. In the weeks ahead, give yourself the gift of good posture. Bestow other favors, too. Treat yourself with extra sweetness and compassion. Explore ways to get excited, awaken your sense of wonder and be in love with your life. If anyone calls you a self-involved narcissist, tell them you’re just doing what your astrologer prescribed. 60 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The German word Fernweh can be translated as “wanderlust.” Its literal meaning is “farsickness,” or “an ache for the distance.” Another German word, Wandertrieb, may be rendered as “migratory instinct” or “passion to travel.” Similar urges may be welling up in you now. You could use a break from familiar pleasures and comforts you’ve been taking for granted. You’d attract unexpected healing to your life by rambling into the unknown. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): We call it “longing,” says poet Robert Haas, “because desire is full of endless distances.” You and the object of your yearning may be worlds apart even though right next to each other. There may be a vast expanse between you and a person you consider an intimate ally; your secret life and his or her secret life might be mysteries to each other. That’s the bad news. The good news? You’re in a phase when you have extraordinary power to shrink the distances. Get closer with ingenuity and courage. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ready to go deeper? Willing to go deeper and deeper and deeper? I foresee a possibility: You benefit from diving in over your head. The fear you feel as you dare to descend is an acceptable trade-off for the educational thrills you experience once you’re way down below. The darkness you encounter will be fertile, not evil. It energizes. If you’re worried such a foray will feel claustrophobic, read my prediction: In the long run, it enhances your freedom. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the course of his 91 years, artist Pablo Picasso lived in many houses, some of them rentals. When inspired by the sudden eruption of creative urges, he had no inhibitions about drawing and doodling on the white walls of those temporary dwellings. One time, his landlord got upset. He ordered Picasso to pay him a penalty so he could have the sketches painted over. Since Picasso became the best-selling artist of all time, that landlord may have wished he’d left the squiggles intact. In every way you can imagine, don’t be like that landlord next week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I was often in love with something or someone,” wrote Polish poet Czesław Miłosz. “I would fall in love with a monkey made of rags. With a plywood squirrel. With a botanical atlas. With an oriole. With a ferret. With the forest one sees to the right when riding in a cart. With human beings whose names still move me.” Experiment with his approach to love. See if you can feel adoration for unexpected characters and creatures. Be infatuated with curious objects, snarky Internet memes, fleeting phenomena like storms and swirling flocks of birds and candy spilled on the floor. Your mission: Supercharge your lust for life. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Brazilian Scientists discovered a huge new body of water 13,000 feet beneath the Amazon River. Totally underground, the Hamza River moves quite slowly, and is technically more of an aquifer than a river. It’s almost as long as the Amazon, and much wider. In accordance with astrological omens, make the Hamza River your symbol of the week. Use it to inspire as you uncover hidden resources. There’s a chance that there’ss a secret reservoir of vitality beneath wellknown sources in you. Tap into feelings so deep you’ve been barely conscious of them. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

FIREWORKS I saw you 18 years ago. Your smile and dimples curved my toes and captured my heart. Do you think we can go for another 18 years? Give me a call. I’ll be waiting. When: July 1994. Where: Famous Amos. #1235-0522 SHAPELY SHOPPER You: Beautiful brunette, amazing legs. Me: Black-bearded, enthralled. I said you looked familiar and asked how we knew each other. Instead of saying to get to know each other better, I tried to win you over with humor; but fell between Gallagher and Carrot Top, so exited the stage. L’esprit d’escalier. Maybe we could make fun of my clumsy attempt over dinner? When: May 6. Where: Homegoods. #1234-0515 JELLO SHOTS & CHEESCAKE Me: Purple shirt, black shorts, long brown hair. You: Dirty blonde, headphone, work uniform. My friend and I were looking at jello, you turned around and started talking to us about jello shots ... ran into you again by paper towels. You work at Cheesecake Factory. Never got your name :) too scared to ask you to my party. Coffee sometime? When: May 8. Where: Publix Town Center. #1235-0515 TALL BLONDE PIXIE You: Tall, soprano, blonde pixie hair, turquoise dress, a beautiful smile and sexy hazel eyes. Me: Hunky suit-wearing oboist looking for a duet partner and a date to prom. We could make music all night ;) So how about it... will you be my prom date? When: May 18. Where: EverBank Field. #1236-0515 GORGEOUS BUSINESSMAN IN PINK You: Grey dress pants, pink/white buttondown shirt, not too tall, brown hair. Me: Blue work scrubs, glasses, wavy hair, brace on my left hand. You smiled at me. I couldn’t help stare as you talked on your phone. I joked with my friend about giving you my number, but didn’t have the guts. See you again soon? When: May 10. Where: Arby’s, Southside Blvd. #1237-0515 I WAVED, YOU WAVED You were driving a red car and smiled. I was driving a silver car and smiled back. We exchanged waves. You pulled in gas station, I followed, then you went inside, I had to park on side, then lost ya! I wanna meet the sexy lady who smiled! When: May 13. Where: Kangaroo @ Beach Blvd. #1238-0515 “GETTING IN THE WAY” OF MY DERBY DAY You: At Derby Park wearing turquoise, serving. Get in my way one more time and I’ll have to ask you your name. When: May 4. Where: Derby Park. #1233-0508 BEAUTIFUL BLOND ISU sitting at the end of the bar reading Folio Weekly’s ISUs. I was with my daughter and son-in-law. When you got ready to leave, you stopped by me and whispered in my ear “You’re hot!” I felt the same way toward you and would love to get together and have some fun. Look forward to hearing from you. I’m sure we could. When: March 16. Where: Landshark Cafe. #1232-0508

see you in my dreams. Love is freedom. When: April 1, 2013. Where: At a fair. #1229-0501 AUBURN WOODWIND CUTIE You said they wouldn’t allow your kind, but you can add jazz to my symphony any time. You: red hair, clarinet. Me: blonde fuzz, red bull buzz. I just couldn’t ask then. When: April 20, 2013. Where: JCA of Jacksonville. #1228-0501 LITERATE IGGY POP Pushing poems downtown, you’re more fun than the boneshaker and twice as interesting. Happy to have met you. When: April 18, 2013. Where: One Spark. #1227-0501 WHITE TRUCK & SUSPENDERS You: some sort of tall cowboy/1960s BABE in a white t-shirt, khakis, suspenders. Me: awestruck, mildly homeless looking girl in an extremely large wool sweater and glasses. I saw you early this morning at my friends’ rainy garage sale. If you come back, you can take all of this shit to the Goodwill for us! Sexy! When: April 20, 2013. Where: Davis St. @ Neptune Beach. #1226-0501 MUFFIN FOR THE MUFFIN TOP You bought bagels and laughed at my muffin top comment, and we talked about “Eat Pray Love.” You in jeans and flipflops with great personality and wildly handsome. Me blonde with orange shirt & jeans and unforgettable laugh. You drive a Silver Mazda. Don’t know why I didn’t give you my card - I was captivated! I know we’d have big fun! When: April 19, 2013. Where: Panera @ South Beach. #1225-0501 DRIVING ME WILD ISU driving others around in a golf cart. I’d like to give you a ride you’ll never forget. Your bearded face has been doing donuts in my mind all day! If I made your heart race like you made mine, let’s take a joyride sometime soon! When: April 13. Where: St. Johns Town Center. #1224-0424 YOU WERE MY CASHIER I have a reddish-blonde ponytail and I wore a visor, tank top and bermuda shorts. We talked about Bob Dylan on “The Voice,” “American Idol” singing, the theater, California, and the importance of family. If you are single, maybe we could get together. When: April 9. Where: Marshall’s @ Jax Beach. #1223-0424 WE TALKED AND SIGNED You: Blonde, glasses, buying roses for your daughter. Me: Long, blonde hair, chatty. Wrote my number on a scrap of paper, easy to lose. Would still like a drink with you while talking about Florida School for Deaf and Blind, or tell me that you’re involved? When: March 27. Where: Publix @ Roosevelt. #1222-0417

GORGEOUS UNDER A LIGHT Although upset, the light shined on your radiant skin illuminating a sight the world will never see again. I’m offering peace, love, assurance and protection. Signed: I Only See You. When: April 10. Where: The Guest Bedroom. #1221-0417 LIMPING AT THE DOG PARK I Saw U limping into the dog park, with unparalleled grace and beauty. In your hand a pink leash with the most noble and elegant dog I’ve ever seen. After the dog park, I encountered several “Bad Habits” with you. Since that fateful day I cannot get you off my mind. When: March 9. Where: Dogwood Park. #1220-0410 HANDSOME SMILE MADE MY DAY You: Medium height, dark hair, brown/tan shirt and shorts. Me: Long dark brown/auburn hair, blue top and jeans. Exchanged smiles in passing, at checkout and glances in the parking lot. Maybe next we can exchange hellos. When: April 6. Where: Orange Park Walmart. #1219-0410 SUBWAY BEAUTY You: Beautiful blonde bombshell, wearing your military uniform and with a friend. Me: Black slacks, black shoes, orange T-shirt. I really would like to go back and give you my number. Tell me what your friend was wearing and what branch of the service you’re in and we can go from there. When: March 29. Where: Oakleaf Subway. #1218-0410 BEHIND YOU CHECKING OUT Watched you check out at register about 6 p.m. You paid half cash with single bills and used your card for the balance, then joked with the cashier (what was the name on that card). Wish I would have asked your name. Me: bald and wearing a black shirt and a big smile. When: March 25. Where: Winn-Dixie. #1217-0403 HAIL TO THE CHIEF You: Standing with all your friends at the I Hope You’re a Doctor show. You were wearing a throwback Jacksonville Bulls shirt and some faded blue jeans. I see your face every time I hear Miami Tree on the radio. XOXO. When: Dec. 2012. Where: Riverside. #1216-0403

SUN & STARS OF APOLLO You tried to engage me at the bar but I shied away from the sun. Kitties are drawn to light, even if you sing like a Creep. You had me at linguistics. I hope to be the moon of your life, shekh ma shierak anni. Will you accept a new TittyTat to play with? When: Feb. 22. Where: European Street San Marco. #1212-0327 YOU CAN BACK MY BAR Sexy bar back at Miranda Lambert concert. Delicious shaved red head with spider tattoo on neck. I was wearing cowboy boots, in pigtails, looking for a country boy. I want to ride on your big red tractor. When: March 16. Where: City Hall Pub. #1211-0327 LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS I saw you a few years ago, ready to ship out. Saw you again this weekend, wearing a glorious pink rag of a suit; guess you made it! :) Take me for a drive in your yellow car sometime? I’ll make you a mint julep after. ;) When: Feb. 24. Where: Mezza Luna Restaurant. #1210-0320 DIAMOND IN THE SKY I saw you and knew I could wait this lifetime and the next to be with you. You’re worth the wait. Your smile, your touch, were created for me. You: Unforgettable. Me: A sincere first mate. When: March 10. Where: Museum. #1209-0320 EGYPTIAN PRINCESS ISU @ Natural Life Festival. You sat on the grass in front while Martin Sexton played. Slender, red patterned dress, straight raven black hair, a female friend with long blonde hair and a male friend sat to your left. Wanted to talk to you but had to leave early. Please tell me who you are! When: March 10. Where: Metro Park. #1208-0320 BEAUTIFUL SOUL You: Prettiest woman in the building. Me: Wearing an American flag vest. When I hear your laugh, I know heaven’s key. I want you to want me. I’ll even buy you a Hannah Montana Skateboard. Be my lady luck? When: March 5. Where: Dwight Yoakam concert @ The Florida Theatre. #1207-0320

SEXY MOTORCYCLE MAN I can remember the roar of your bike as you crossed my line of sight. It’s so stuck in my head, can’t wait till next time we rendezvous! Happy birthday xoxo. When: March 24. Where: San Pablo. #1215-0403

I HELPED YOU AT RAM I’m the person in the knit dress who put a flyer in your backpack for you. I wanted to tell you how beautiful you are, but I was too shy. I hope you see this eventually. See you at next RAM? When: March 7. Where: Riverside Arts Market. #1206-0320

17 We met at Jax Beach, after a brief tour of Beach Blvd. You: Blue eyes, beautiful hair, genuine smile, wearing black with a bird on your arm and your heart on your sleeve. I fell for you instantly. Me: Curvy, long untamed hair, also in all black, a kindred spirit. I’m in love with you. Let’s take another tour. When: Sept. 17, 2012. Where: Jax Beach. #1213-0327

GASLIGHT ANTHEM SHOW You: Cute, dark hair, glasses, sweater. You stood by me during Gaslight’s set. Think I overheard you’re from Jax? Hope so! <3 Me: Leather jacket, black hair/bangs, red lipstick. Drunk girl by kept flipping her hair, we laughed. You left before we talked after show. When: March 7. Where: The Masquerade, Atlanta. #1205-0320

BACONALIA MAN You: Green T-shirt, ripped pants, excited about eating bacon, dropping it on your shirt which left a stain. Me: Watching you and smiling about your carefree style. I loved you from the minute I saw you. Can picture us growing old, enjoying our breakfasts for dinner while reading the newspaper together. When: April 24. Where: Denny’s @ Atlantic Blvd. #1231-0508 UPS DRIVER You used to deliver packages to my place of work but then got transferred to a different area in JAX. We never really talked (just smiled and waved) but then saw each other at Jimmy Johns where we did. I have no idea if you are single but if you are and interested, I hope you reply. When: April 1, 2013. Where: Jimmy Johns @ Riverside. #1230-0501 THAT MOMENT CAN LAST A LIFETIME I like pizza, I love beer and wine, good company, the love of my familyand the love of my friends the look in my children eyes, and the way my grandchildren call me, I love to travel and good restaurants or really good food, a good book, hiphop and the look in your eyes that will last me lifetimes I’ll

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NewsNews of theof the Weird Weird Rattlesnake Charmer

The beauty pageant each April at the Rattlesnake Roundup in Sweetwater, Texas, requires traditional skills like interview poise, eveninggown fashion and talent, but also some ability and inclination to milk and skin rattlers. High school senior Kyndra Vaught won this year’s Miss Snake Charmer, wearing jeweled boots one night for her country-Western ballad, then Kevlar boots and camouflage chaps the next as she took on dozens of rattlers in the wooden snake pit. Vaught expertly held up one serpent, offered its tail-end rattles for a baby to touch, then helped hold, measure, milk and skin a buzzing, slithery serpent. A Los Angeles Times dispatch noted that Vaught hoped to be on her way soon to Boston’s Berklee College of Music.

Industrial-grade Salad Dressing

The Drugs Don’t Work

Notes on Vijay Singh, Jimmy Smith and Justin Blackmon

he Players Championship was perfect, if you like redemption narratives. Tiger Woods found his mojo and his form, and his body looked better than it has in years. As someone who spent a lot of the 1990s watching athletes perform in everything from pro baseball to professional wrestling achieve these flawless physiques, I felt a stir of recognition. Woods isn’t a young man anymore, but his pecs were impeccable, and his victory at The Players restored the sanctity of his narrative. Nike’s new Tiger Woods shoes, for example, were hot sellers before the win. Now? Good luck finding them, even at $180. America loves a winner. But what happens when winners don’t win or stop winning? Things get real. That brings us to the story of Vijay Singh — one of the best golfers in the world at one point — who’s making news these days more for scandal than for anything he does on the course. At 50 years old, Singh tied for 78th at The Players and came out of the event no richer than he went in. Singh recently filed suit against the PGA for “violating its duty of care and good faith” regarding his recent deer antler velvet scandal. According to the lawsuit, the Tour “failed competently and responsibly to administer its own Anti-Doping Program. … As a direct and proximate result of the PGA Tour’s actions, Singh has been humiliated, ashamed, ridiculed, scorned and emotionally distraught.” At The Players, he wasn’t exactly ridiculed — except by a spectator who razzed him by wearing deer antlers the first day. Perhaps that’s a measure of respect for a veteran with one of the most impressive résumés of all active professional golfers — or perhaps it’s a measure of the Fijian’s irrelevance. Golfers half his age, such as Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy, are the present day of the sport. At this point, Tiger Woods is an old-guard figure himself. Singh? Gloria Swanson in “Sunset Boulevard.” He might be “ready for [his] close-up,” but he doesn’t seem able to produce at a level befitting his reputation. That said, I have to give him props for challenging the arbitrary drug testing regimens of pro golf and pro sports at large. The players brought down by drug testing are never your marquee guys, in any sport. It’s always someone whose marketability has peaked, or a young 62 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 22-28, 2013

guy on his way up whose superstardom is no sure thing. Singh is in the first category — though he never was that marketable. He was a “golfer’s golfer,” a technician, not a ratings draw. “The PGA Tour has now finally admitted that the use of deer antler spray is not prohibited,” the suit claims. “Rather than performing its duties to golfers first, and then determining whether there had been any violation of the Anti-Doping Program, the PGA Tour rushed to judgment and accused one of the world’s hardest-working and most dedicated golfers of violating the rules of the game.” Why wouldn’t the Tour rush to judgment? Drug testing is to actual compliance what speed traps are to road safety: a Band-Aid on a gaping wound, a simulacrum of effectiveness that leads to symbolic victories. Speaking of Band-Aids on gaping wounds, I was saddened to hear about Jimmy Smith getting a six-year sentence for cocaine possession and possession of a firearm in Mississippi. A great wide receiver, Smith was unique in his willingness to be candid on and off the record. Yet it’s clear to anyone who’s talked to him recently that the man needs help. Smith has long seemed on the precipice between sanity and lunacy, and the same demons he found repeatedly in Jacksonville over the years were in abundance in Mississippi. The local sports media has been moralizing the parallels between Smith and Justin Blackmon, the Jaguars wide receiver suspended for four games in the upcoming season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy — the typical narrative of white sportswriters with their own demons casting aspersions at black athletes. Smith likely will emerge from prison more broken than he went in — and likely will have no trouble scoring dope inside. But prison, when it comes to drug cases, is less about rehabilitation and more about fueling the creaky, amoral machinery of the drug war. Six years might as well be a death sentence. The greatest Jaguars player of all time, arguably. Clearly, that greatness comes with a price to be paid for a long time. AG Gancarski themail@folioweekly.com twitter.com/aggancarski

The owner of a restaurant in southern Sweden told authorities in March that the former owner had assured him “everything had been approved,” apparently including the appliance the restaurant used for mixing salad dressings and sauces — a table-model cement mixer. When health officials told the owner it wasn’t “approved,” he immediately bought another, “rust-free,” mixer. Health authorities had come to the restaurant on a complaint that a screw turned up in a customer’s kabob.

Sewer Fishing

Eliel Santos fishes New York City’s grates every day, reeling in enough bounty to sustain him for the last eight years, he told the New York Post in April. The “fishing line” Santos, 38, uses is dental floss, with electrician’s tape and BlueTouch mouse glue — equipment “he controls with the precision of an archer,” the Post wrote. Biggest catch? A $1,800 (pawned value) gold and diamond bracelet, but the most popular items now are iPhones, which texting-on-the-move pedestrians seem to have trouble hanging onto.

Slap the Cuffs on This Slapper

Tyshekka Collier, 36, was arrested in Spartanburg, S.C., in March after she rushed to her son’s elementary school upon getting a call that he was suspended. As she burst into the office, angry at her son for getting in trouble, she saw a pouting boy with his head down and slapped him, thinking he was hers. He wasn’t. After apologizing, she found her son and promptly slapped him.

One Judge’s Deadly Mistake

When Evan Ebel was killed in a roadside shootout in March, it was clear he was the man who’d days earlier gunned down the head of the Colorado prison system (and his wife) at their home’s front door, then fled and killed another man while on the lam. Ebel shouldn’t even have been free at the time – he was accidentally released from prison in January only because a judge’s assistant mistakenly marked Ebel’s multiple prison terms to be served “concurrently” instead of “consecutively,” one after the other. The supervising judge extended condolences to the families of Ebel’s victims.

Extremely Stupid Reality Show

The Discovery Channel announced a new survival show debuting this summer, “Naked and Afraid,” dropping off a man and a woman (strangers), with no tools or clothes, to fend for themselves on an isolated Maldives island.

Among the previews: Ms. Kellie Nightlinger, 38, a self-described “ultimate survivalist,” finally thought after two weeks of nearly starving that she could attract fish close enough to be snatched up (as a New York Daily News reporter put it) using her “ladyparts as bait to catch fish between her legs.” Said a Discovery Channel executive: “Survival shows are so common now, it’s gotten more and more difficult to convince the audience that what they’re watching is something extreme.”

Hellish Housing Conditions

The New Delhi, India, neighborhood of Lutyens’ Delhi houses some of the richest people in the country in comparatively modest mansions, with the city’s real estate bubble inflating prices to nine figures, though home sales are rare, according to a March New York Times item. In similarly wealthy Hong Kong’s “gritty, workingclass West Kowloon neighborhood,” where workers serving the rich live, about 100,000 dwell in pitiable housing, including an increasing number renting what are basically stacks of wire sleep cages, about 16 square feet each (offering no protection against bedbugs). An Associated Press reporter found one tenant paying about $167 a month for his mesh digs.

Spooky Crime Instigator

Finally, Herson Torres was freed. As Bloomberg Business Week reported step-by-step in April, Torres was recruited by a “Defense Intelligence Agency operative” to rob a Virginia bank to test first-responder reaction times. If caught, Torres’ arrest would be removed, said “Theo,” the operative. The skeptical Torres asked advice of various authority figures, including two bemused lawyers, but “Theo” was able to calm them all with a dazzling display of CIA jargon and procedures. Torres was indeed arrested, and “Theo” indeed sprang him (with a forged judicial order). Ultimately, “Theo” was revealed to be frustrated computer-techie Matthew Brady, 26, who lives with his mom and grandma in Matoaca, Va. Despite his obviously world-class bluffing skill, he pleaded guilty in May and was ordered treated for his paranoid schizophrenia and delusional disorder.

Taken Down by Trash

A man in his 70s in Burnaby, British Columbia, was rescued in January after being pinned for three days under fallen debris inside his seriously cluttered home (with “ceiling-high mounds of garbage,” wrote the Canadian Press).

Not Dead Yet

In Lianjiang City, China, in January, Peng Xinhua, 101, joined a long line of returnsfrom-the-dead. After a fall, she became stiff and had no heartbeat, her two daughters said, and burial was scheduled. Just before the funeral, as relatives and friends were washing the body, Peng opened her eyes and calmly greeted them.

My First Rifle

A 5-year-old boy in rural Cumberland County, Ky., accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old sister in April, firing his own .22-caliber rifle. The weapon (a “Crickett”) is marketed as “My First Rifle” by Keystone Sporting Arms. Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net

Backpage Editorial

A look at the New Town Success Zone five years later

ive years ago this spring, a Jacksonville Children’s Commission task force, co-chaired by former sheriff Nat Glover and community volunteer extraordinaire Pam Paul, identified New Town, an impoverished neighborhood adjacent to Edward Waters College, to attempt its comprehensive turn around. The goal was to provide a safe, healthy, educationally attractive community for almost 5,000 residents, focusing on 1,500 children with care from the prenatal stage to college. The effort was inspired by a visit to New York’s Harlem Children’s Zone by then-mayor John Peyton and others in 2008. The founders focused on four priorities: neighborhood safety and stability, health care, early childhood and public education. To achieve these, the city hired Irwin PeDro Cohen, a Jacksonville native and University of North Florida graduate with business experience, to manage the effort. Administrative responsibility was shifted to Edward Waters College to provide more flexibility and continuity. Neighborhood safety and stability was a priority for residents young and old. Sheriff John Rutherford assigned a team of officers to reach out to the community in new ways. Instead of telling residents what to do to protect themselves, the police asked about their needs. Officers listened to folks talk of boarded-up buildings, pitted streets, broken sidewalks, missing street lamps and overgrown shrubbery, which made the area unsafe and unattractive. The officers called the city’s public works department, JEA and other agencies to begin the cleanup. They recruited men and women from the prison farm to remove debris from streets, sidewalks and other public properties. They turned a closed community center next to Eugene Butler School into the Mitchell Center for teen basketball and other activities. Officers took kids to sporting events and provided clothes, backpacks and food in partnership with other community volunteers. In the process, the kids began to see the police as no longer the enemy. Regular patrols substantially cut the crime rate, particularly drug deals. In the first year of the new community policing, the number of crimes dropped 25 percent. Last year, it dropped another 16 percent. Drugs, gangs and crime still exist, but when there was a drive-by shooting in November 2012, neighbors helped police identify and arrest the perpetrators. The construction of a police substation on Edward Waters’ campus will strengthen law

enforcement in the community. Neighborhood stability also includes housing. HabitatJax has increased its commitment to New Town, now focusing all of its resources on building and repairing homes there for the next four years. HabiJax coordinator Angela Leatherbury estimates 140 houses have been built since the late 1990s, with 25 scheduled in 2013. The longer term envisions 100 more houses built. The resulting greater home ownership in New Town strengthens the community. Missing in New Town in 2008 was a public park. A group of residents developed a photographic essay of their community and concluded New Town needed a park. They persuaded Edward Waters to donate the land and the city to build a park, opening in 2012. The two-acre Success Park includes walking paths for older citizens and playground equipment for kids. Across from the park, Second Harvest Food Bank is partnering with the community to create Success Gardens, which this spring will provide fresh fruits and vegetables. Developing a healthy community is the second priority of New Town Success Zone. Under the leadership of Michael Lanier of Baptist Health Care Systems, the community has developed several components. First, with a grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Baptist partnered with the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida to survey New Town. They employed and trained 25 residents to conduct door-to-door interviews. The results showed that more than half the children in New Town had asthma, more than twice the rate of children across the city. Without treatment, kids miss school and parents miss work. This information led the Baptist Foundation to fund a registered nurse to treat children at S.P. Livingston and Eugene Butler schools. In February 2012, Baptist and its partners at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center and Mayo Clinic opened a Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities at Edward Waters, to address major health disparities between poorer and middle class residents in Jacksonville. Success Zone’s third goal focuses on early childhood. With funding from the Community Foundation, Carol Brady of Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition and partners designed Jacksonville Children’s University to train moms and dads in prenatal and early childhood care. Over the years, more than 60 parents have taken part. Next, Jacksonville Urban League

agreed to establish an early Head Start program for kids ages 1-3, which led into other preschool opportunities for New Town’s 4-year-olds. These programs, housed in Schell Sweet Center at Edward Waters, joined with a range of services provided by Family Support Services of North Florida. This private, nonprofit agency implements programs for the Florida Department of Children & Families emphasizing preventive measures to assist parents and families while providing remedial support. Their monthly food distribution is particularly popular and necessary for families on tight budgets. The final major thrust of the New Town Success Zone is education, particularly at two public schools. At S.P. Livingston Elementary, students wear uniforms, and the classroom is enhanced by extracurricular activities like Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Club and the initiatives of Celebration Church volunteers. Under the committed leadership of principals and teachers, results have been positive, and Livingston’s state ratings have improved from an F to a C over the past five years. Eugene Butler Middle School has been a greater challenge. In the earlier years, Principal Sylvia Johnson identified 40 percent of students as being two to five years behind peers. She established Renaissance Academy to enable students to focus on catching up at their own pace. She engaged kids in annual districtwide science fairs and reached out to parents. When cold weather came, Johnson sought help (as did the principals at Livingston) to provide warm coats for kids who wouldn’t have come to school otherwise. Butler students have struggled with state ratings, and the school currently has a D. To help, United Way introduced its highly successful Achievers for Life program for sixth-graders who are behind in subject matter or have absentee or disciplinary problems. Both schools have partnered with Edward Waters College, which previously hadn’t engaged with the community. Now EWC athletes volunteer to mentor or read to youngsters. Butler and Livingston children attend college sports and cultural events. They hold special activities on the college campus. Glover, now EWC president, wants to encourage kids to think of college as the next step after high school. He calls it creating a “culture of hope.” Edward Waters’ community commitment is seen in the land donation for Success Park,

BLITZ BUILD As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, HabiJax will build 25 houses in seven days in New Town for families qualifying for the nonprofit’s homeownership program. Volunteers meet 7:30 a.m. June 4-8 at the vacant lot on the corner of Acorn and Beaver streets. Erin Hagen, 208-6674 habijax.org/25th-anniversary-blitz-build

housing the new Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities, and hosting the proposed police substation. Also important for New Town children is BOLD (Building Our Limitless Dreams), the Boys and Girls Club’s partnership with kids at both schools, directed by Cedric Hicks. Recruiting some 250 kids from Livingston and Butler (with more on a waiting list), BOLD offers a range of afterschool services which have contributed to improved promotion rates at both schools. Missing from New Town’s cradle-to-college scenario is a high school component. Butler Middle School graduates may go to Raines High School, but they may choose to attend magnet schools instead. In effect, these high school students move out of the community and beyond New Town’s support or control. Cohen is concerned about this but has yet to find a solution. For five years, a lot of people have partnered in multiple organizations serving and encouraging New Town residents. The success of multiple agencies partnering with limited funds remains extraordinary. Residents gather monthly in the Better Living Community Association. Safety remains a major concern. Newer residents want grocery stores with a full range of healthy foods. They’d also like a pharmacy and need a clinic as an alternative to Shands’ emergency room. Sustainability is crucial because five years of effort cannot turn around a neighborhood like New Town. The kindergarteners of a halfdecade ago have not yet reached middle school and have a long way to go. The public-private partnerships need to continue thinking long term, and, hopefully, positive change for New Town residents — especially the children — will continue. James B. Crooks

Crooks is a University of North Florida professor emeritus in history, former Jacksonville Human Rights Commission chair and author of two books on Jacksonville history.

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