06/05/12

Northeast Florida’s News & Opinion Magazine • June 5-11, 2012 • It Soothes As It Informs • 127,212 readers every week

FREE

The man behind the Jax Food Truckies event wants the city to mob, crawl and four-wheel its way into a more vibrant future. p. 7

Eric Gillyard’s dreamily potent art taps into the dark side of the natural world

A writer remembers Tappin Book Mine as a source of inspiration, solace and grace. p. 46

by Dan Brown

folioweekly.com

2 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

promise of benefit

sUpport

Ask for Action

Produced by ab Checked by

Walter Coker

Volume 26 Number 10

18

8 11 EDITOR’S NOTE Mr. Brown tries to walk back his tussle with team teal. p. 4

MUSIC Crash the Satellites re-enter the local rock atmosphere with a new album of signature indie stylings. p. 18

NEWS The man behind the upcoming Jax Food Truckies event wants the city to mob, crawl and four-wheel its way into a more vibrant future. p. 7

The beautiful avant-noise racket of Man Man rolls into Northeast Florida. p. 19

BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Politics as art, Diet Coke as inspiration, Beryl as much ado about nothing. p. 8

ARTS/ON THE COVER Eric Gillyard’s dreamily potent art taps into the dark side of the natural world. p. 26

SPORTSTALK Heated dispute between the Mayor’s Office and the Jags could be the start of a long, hot summer. p. 11

Mal Jones brings hip hop back to the streets. p. 31

OUR PICKS Eating, drama and all that jazz: Reasons to leave the house this week. p. 13 MOVIES The third installment of the space comedy action series “MIB” is no-fuss summer fun. p. 14 The meltdown horror “Chernobyl Diaries” barely radiates any original chills. p. 17 Cover Art (“Better Halves”) by Eric Gillyard.

Cover Design by Aaron Bromirski.

BACKPAGE Folio Weekly’s own Dan Brown celebrates Tappin Book Mine’s longevity and legacy. p. 46 MAIL p. 5 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 10 LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 211 ARTS LISTING p. 30 HAPPENINGS p. 32 DINING GUIDE p. 36 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 4411 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p.. 42 I SAW U p. 43 CLASSIFIEDS p. 44 June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 3

Sale

Advertising proof this is a copyright protected proof ©

ons, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: 060512 PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655

Turf War

of benefit

sUpport

Ask for Action

Produced by ed Checked by

Rep re Jags eviction notice and hasty apology ASales heedless expose an administration with no possession skills and even less game

W

ell, shucks, sportsfans. And all this time we thought ticket sales were going to sound the NFL death knell in Jacksonville. Instead, it’s been struck — if only briefly — by the most ardent fan of sports, and downtown, and downtown sports to ever occupy the Fourth Floor of City Hall.

Mayor Brown last week narrowly averted a train wreck just a year into his term in office, the kind of PR crisis that most elected officials work ferociously to avoid, much less instigate.

The incident arose when the Jaguars sent a letter on Thursday, May 24 to the city declaring they’d selected a company to manage the team’s facilities at EverBank Field: SMG, the same company that has managed them for the past 20 years.

This, by itself, wasn’t a surprise. SMG cut a check for $300,000 to local Jaguars partners in 1991 to secure the management contract, and has continued to pay 10 percent of its revenues to those same folks for the past two decades in order to keep the contract.

(See related documents at folioweekly.com.) © 2012 What’s more, SMG’s lawyer, über lobbyist Paul Harden, also represents the Jaguars, an arrangement incestuous enough to raise eyebrows in Appalachia.

But the Jaguars’ May 24 letter made manifest a difficult truth: That despite the ritual Request For Proposal the city issued in March, and despite the motions officials had gone through to vet and rank the bidders, the process was a sham. There were two companies bidding — SMG and Global Spectrum — but the Jags’ first right of refusal ensured that their choice would win, regardless of who was the low bidder or most qualified.

That the Jags chose SMG — the client of their lobbyist — is no shock. But General Counsel Cindy Laquidara claimed the May 24 letter “surprised” her, and quickly responded with her own, notifying the Jaguars that they were officially in default of the lease and putting them on 45 days notice of lease termination.

Ballsy? Sure. Ill-considered? Well, duh.

Within hours, Jags owner Shahid Khan responded with a blistering letter, pointing out his $800 million investment in the team, © 2012 his efforts to financially support city initiatives (including, he pointedly noted, one of the mayor’s pet projects) and concluding with a threat of his own. “Please advise us of the method of your implementation of the default and termination, if that is your intention,” he wrote.

“We are on the cusp of training camp to begin the NFL season and will need to act quickly.”

Translation: California, here we come.

The city’s retraction of the letter and the swift apology of the General Counsel followed, faster than local news sites could be updated. And Brown insisted the city and Khan were prepared to move on, rather than dwell on the matter.

But the dustup revealed a couple things that should not be forgotten. One, the lease agreement between the city and the Jaguars was changed substantially during the RFP process,

FolioWeekly

FolioWeekly

4 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

without the oversight of City Council, or (apparently) the mayor or city lawyers. Witness the evolution of the language for selecting a new facility manger. According to the 1993 lease, The city and TDJ shall mutually select … the facility management company … that will manage the operation of the stadium and parking areas.

The language of the March RFP echoed the lease: The selection of a Manager for EverBank Field will be subject to the joint selection with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Ltd., pursuant to [the lease] agreement dated September, 1993.

Then on May 9, in the 13th addendum to the RPF, a completely new deal was struck.

First, the 28-word blurb grew to 236 words, and included this radical turn of phrase: If the City and JJL do not agree at any stage during this RFP process (including without limitation committee ranking and Mayor selection, and contract negotiations), then this RFP shall be terminated and no contract shall be awarded.

The language is no small thing, and not just because the city and the Jaguars already, clearly, did not agree during this RFP process, which arguably voids the deal. But it is important, too, because Addendum 13 completely redefines their role in the process, from collaborator to deciderin-chief — a change of which both Laquidara and Mayor Brown claim they were unaware.

The scuffle also prompted a closer look at the original lease, which — it’s worth noting — was a 49-page document. The RFP, by comparison, is 56 pages, and Addendum 13 is, by itself, 86 pages. The complexity of the effort to find someone to sell tickets and wipe up beer at EverBank Field is exponentially more complex than the original lease with the Jags.

Finally, the dispute demonstrated that the city’s procurement process is a legal minefield, one that allows the language of the city’s most significant (and scrutinized) contracts to be changed, behind closed doors, and apparently without the knowledge or consent of top city administrators.

In the wake of last week’s disaster, some people are calling for Laquidara’s head, saying she acted rashly, and should never have sent the letter. If she’d sent it from her own City Hall silo without the knowledge or input of the mayor, then I’d line up with the naysayers.

But that’s not how it went down. Laquidara is a smart lawyer and a loyal employee, and while she can rightly be faulted for sometimes representing fools and fabulists, she’s not stupid. She would not unilaterally imperil the city’s NFL dreams, or give the Jacksonville Jaguars the 45-day heave-ho, without running a draft of that letter by the folks on the Fourth Floor. Brown admitted as much last week, telling the Times-Union that he’d read the letter before it was sent, though he didn’t anticipate Khan’s response.

That, Mr. Mayor, is the only thing in this entire episode that is absolutely transparent.

Anne Schindler themail@folioweekly.com

Judge Not

I read with interest the article on Honorable Judge John Merrett (Cover Story, May 15, http:// bit.ly/JVxLr9) because I am involved politically and am in the legal field. After reading the article and having never met the Judge before, I decided to reserve my judgment until meeting Judge Merrett. It just so happened the day after I read the article, he was scheduled to speak at an association meeting I’m a member of. I found Judge Merrett very informed, insightful and intelligent. Your article on him is very unflattering with a caricature of him wielding a gun and dredging up a case about something that happened more than 10 years ago. What would have gotten my attention would have been cases where he let someone go and they didn’t return to court. Or someone who was shown leniency and went on to commit more serious crimes. So what if he performed a marriage ceremony in court? The responsibilities of a judge are great. Are there records of Judge Merrett setting excessive bonds, letting violent offenders go or not following sentencing guidelines? I think not, so my vote and support is cast behind incumbent Judge Merrett. I liked what he had to say to my group. We all did.

Jerilyn Cook Via email

Kick in the Ash

Right now, a Senate Conference Committee is debating the final version of the federal Transportation Bill. Sen. Bill Nelson is one of 14 members serving on this critical committee.

There are a few bad amendments, including how our utility companies dispose of their coal ash. Floridians need to ask for a clean transportation bill, which provides jobs and protects the state’s water supply from mercury, arsenic, chromium and other toxics in coal ash.

Florida has 14 coal power plants producing more than 8 billion pounds of coal ash each year, and zero requirements for contamination prevention at coal ash landfills. Senator Nelson, be a leader and protect the public and our economy over the utility companies. Kick out the coal ash provision NOW! Angelique Giraud Clean Water Action Via email

Natural Selection

Unintentional comedy can pop up in the weirdest places, like the letter section in Folio Weekly. Nan Chitty’s chest-beating rhetoric (Mail, May 29) acting as if the Bible — which allows slavery and calls for the murder of disobedient children — is the only acceptable source of moral guidance, was quite hilarious.

Then there’s Art Cape’s rant about homosexuality. The tactic of equating homosexuality to bestiality has been shot down repeatedly, so it’s funny when homophobes still use it. It’s been politely explained how intimacy between two consenting adults is obviously different from forcing stuff on animals incapable of higher cognition or signing a marriage contract. But no, two icky icky gay people wanting to be happy together is just like screwing a cow ... because shut up and MORALS, that’s why! What’s even funnier is when homophobes try to use evolution, saying that tolerating homosexuality means rejecting evolutionary

theory. Gee, I thought it was based on fossil evidence, DNA analyses and observed instances of speciation, not whether males and females of every species (never mind species that undergo asexual reproduction) are doing the nasty at every opportunity. And never mind that gay men can reproduce via surrogates and lesbians can undergo artificial insemination. But I’m just working on a biology degree, what would I know? Lastly, saying anyone believing in divine

Nan Chitty’s chest-beating rhetoric, acting as if the Bible – which allows slavery and calls for the murder of disobedient children – is the only acceptable source of moral guidance, was quite hilarious. creation must reject homosexuality for “moral reasons” … someone should’ve told the ancient Greeks about that.

But the funniest anti-gay argument is howling about how it’s “unnatural.” Bottom line: Homosexuality IS perfectly natural. Humans, as part of the natural world, are utterly incapable of doing ANYTHING unnatural. Thus, everything a human being can possibly do is natural. Now go ahead, homophobes, ask me if cannibalism, child rape and necrophilia are natural. I will say “yes” — with a smirk and a giggle. Why? Because this constant attempt to equate naturalness with goodness is incredibly funny. Know what else is natural? TORNADOES! Please tell all American victims of tornadoes in recent years that the destruction was good, because it was perfectly natural. And God’s will, and stuff.

© 2012

Jeremy Racicot Via email

The Write Off

No one disputes that spelling and grammar are important. But students who took this year’s FCAT Writes spent the last three or four years focusing on content, under the direction of the Florida Department of Education (Editor’s Note, http://bit.ly/JNpzj2). Children’s writing ability cannot captured in a single test, unless students are allowed to write over time and to revise and edit, just as real writers do. In addition, this year’s FCAT Writes threw another curve. The practice prompt required students to write about a time they were left alone. Are 10-year-old children being left alone in Florida?

Will they tell if they are? Another prompt required the student to tell about a time riding a camel. Since we apparently define literacy as only whatever it takes to get a certain score on a test, I’m not surprised that students lack the background knowledge to write to that prompt.

Editors at The Florida Times-Union recently wrote, “The fact is that in both school and life, people will be tested for their competency. If they need help to negotiate those pressures, that’s what teachers ought to be doing.” Teachers are doing all they can to help JUNE 5-11, 2012 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 5

folioweekly.com

Locally Owned and Independent since 1987

students prepare. In fact, an inordinate amount of time seems to be spent on test preparation.

Should teachers now be required to teach meditation? Will we then test children on their ability to be calm under pressure?

Instead of faulting children and teachers, perhaps we should look closer at the assessments and how they are used. If they are so wonderful, why are public schools, who have no other choice, the only ones using them? Is our goal to prepare children to be informed participants in a democratic society that values critical thinking? If so, then adults are the ones who are failing.

Katrina W. Hall, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Literacy University of North Florida

Road Rules

PUBLISHER David Brennan dbrennan@folioweekly.com • ext. 130

Editorial EDITOR Anne Schindler • themail@folioweekly.com • ext. 115 PHOTO EDITOR Walter Coker • wcoker@folioweekly.com • ext. 117 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Dan Brown • dbrown@folioweekly.com • ext. 128 STAFF WRITER Susan Cooper Eastman • sceastman@folioweekly.com • ext. 132 COPY EDITOR Marlene Dryden • mdryden@folioweekly.com • ext. 131 CARTOONISTS Derf, Tom Tomorrow CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Philip Booth, John E. Citrone, Hal Crowther, Julie Delegal, Joe Eknaian, Marvin R. Edwards, John Freeman, AG Gancarski, Claire Goforth, Dan Hudak, Shelton Hull, Steve Humphrey, MaryAnn Johanson, Danny Kelly, Damian K. Lahey, Keith Marks, Pat McLeod, Nick McGregor, mikewindy, Kara Pound, Alan Sculley, Christopher Shanley, Chuck Shepherd, Cole Smithey, Ron Word and P.F. Wilson VIDEOGRAPHER Doug Lewis

Design

This seems to be the never-ending debate or discussion: bicyclists vs everyone else.

In April, it was AG Gancarski commenting, now Koula Redmond and her Copenhagen dream (Mail, May 22).

This is Jacksonville, not Copenhagen.

The culture of consideration that exists in Copenhagen does not exist here. Instead, there is a culture of entitlement.

Cyclists, be it the casual beach going variety or the Lance Armstrong wannabes, have created this dilemma through their inconsideration toward non-cyclists (pedestrian and motorist) and their failure to observe the rules of the road.

At the Beaches, just pull up a chair at Poe’s Tavern and watch them riding down the sidewalk, yelling at pedestrians to move out of their way. Hang out by Pete’s Bar or anywhere along First Street and watch as cyclists blow through stop signs and stoplights, and cut off pedestrians and vehicles.

Head down A1A past Micklers and you have the Lance Armstrong types riding three or four wide, instead of single file, in the bike lane with traffic going by them at 50 or 60 mph.

In 5 Points or San Marco … same story.

Sit outside at Hovan Mediterranean Grill or Starbucks or European Street Café and you will witness cyclists riding on the sidewalks, riding against the flow of traffic, ducking and dodging in and around vehicles and people.

Doing whatever one feels like just seems to be the norm.

And when the inevitable happens, it is always the motorist’s fault.

Here’s a bit of advice, Koula: Unless you’re eight years old, stay off the sidewalks. If there’s a bike lane, then use it properly. And if you’re on a shared roadway, then follow the rules of the road by stopping at red lights and stop signs, stay to the right instead of dodging in and out of traffic, and yield to pedestrians (and vehicles) who have the right of way.

Jay Wolff Avondale via email

If you would like to respond to something that appeared in Folio Weekly, please send a signed letter (no anonymous or pseudonymous mail will be printed) along with address and phone number (for verification purposes only) to themail@folioweekly. com or THE MAIL, Folio Weekly, 9456 Philips Highway, Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256. Letters may be edited for space and clarity.

6 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

9456 Philips Highway, Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 Phone: 904.260.9770 Fax: 904.260.9773 e-mail: info@folioweekly.com

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Aaron Bromirski • abromirski@folioweekly.com • ext. 122 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Elaine Damasco • edamasco@folioweekly.com • ext. 118

Distribution DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Bobby Pendexter • cosmicdistributions@gmail.com DISTRIBUTION TEAM Randall Clark, Kimberly Combs, Cynthia Hancock, William Harville, Nigel Ledford, Judy McDonald, Jim Tudor and Bob Bueno

Sales & Marketing ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: dbrennan@folioweekly.com SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER Rachel Landis • rlandis@folioweekly.com • ext. 126 ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES Ryne Edwards • redwards@folioweekly.com • ext. 127 Meghan Harding • mharding@folioweekly.com • ext. 120 Scott Schau • sschau@folioweekly.com • ext. 124 Natalie Vore • nvore@folioweekly.com • ext. 129

Internet WEBSITE/I SAW U COORDINATOR Jessica Stevens • info@folioweekly.com • ext. 110

Business & Administration BUSINESS MANAGER Lynn McClendon • fpiadmin@folioweekly.com • ext. 119 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, CLASSIFIED AD SALES Jessica Stevens • info@folioweekly.com • ext. 110 VICE PRESIDENT T. Farrar Martin • fmartin@folioweekly.com PRESIDENT Sam Taylor • staylor@folioweekly.com • ext. 111

Follow us online! folioweekly.com

flogfolioweekly.com

fwbiteclub.com

folioweekly.com /newsletter.php

facebook.com/thefolioweekly

@folioweekly

http://folioweeklydeals.com

Folio Weekly is published every Tuesday throughout Northeast Florida.

It contains opinions of contributing writers that are not necessarily the opinion of this publication. Folio Weekly welcomes both editorial and photographic contributions. Calendar information must be received three weeks in advance of event date. Copyright © Folio Publishing, Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Advertising rates and information are available on request. An advertiser purchases right of publication only. One free copy per person. Additional copies and back issues are $1 each at the office or $4 by mail, based on availability. First Class mail subscriptions are $48 for 13 weeks, $96 for 26 weeks and $189 for 52 weeks. Please recycle Folio Weekly. Folio Weekly is printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks.

44,200 press run • Audited weekly readership 127,212

Walter Coker

NewsBuzz

Changes Afoot!

Big news in Folio Weekly land, y’all. Longtime Folio Weekly Editor Anne Schindler announced that she’ll be leaving her post to take the job of Executive Producer of Special Projects at First Coast News.

Schindler, who started at Folio Weekly in 1995 as a reporter, clawed her way up the corporate ladder – or the hemp-based altweekly equivalent – to become editor in 2003. Under her stewardship, the paper has won 20 writing awards from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia, including three in the Investigative Reporting category.

Folio Weekly Publisher David Brennan, though “bummed” to see Schindler leave, is enthusiastic about the publication’s trajectory – particularly a new website rollout planned for late summer/early fall.

“We’ve got a great publication and a solid future in Northeast Florida,” Brennan says. “I wish Anne nothing but the best, and know she will be an asset for First Coast News. She leaves a great legacy at Folio Weekly and will help shape our future as an integral part of our search committee for our next editor.”

Those interested in vying for the editorship of Northeast Florida’s leading news and opinion magazine – the first time the job’s been advertised in more than 20 years – should check out the job listing at folioweekly.com.

Two Steps Back In its recent endorsements, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce resembles the Roman god Janus — one face to the past and another to the future. The Chamber took an uncharacteristically progressive position in support of amending the city’s Human Rights Ordinance to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation. At the same time, the chamber’s JAXBIZ arm last week endorsed the usual slate of conservative candidates, including Mike Weinstein, John Thrasher, Charles McBurney, Lake Ray and Daniel Davis — none of whom have publicly said boo about the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance.

Liquid Sky’s The Limit “So, if I’d become associated with Diet Coke … if friends had grown accustomed to seeing me with a fountain drink in hand … why not write a blog about it?”

— From Nathan Holic’s graphic story “My Life in Gadgets,” one of several chosen for the spring edition of UNF’s online literary journal, “Fiction Fix.” Download it at www.fictionfix.net/ FictionFix11.pdf.

Field: “I’m one of those nerdy people that likes doing stuff to make the city a better place."

Playing the Field

The man behind the Jax Food Truckies event wants the city to mob, crawl and four-wheel its way into a more vibrant future

B

y day, Mike Field is a mild-mannered credit analyst, crunching numbers and gauging risk for a large mortgage firm he’d rather not name. But in his off hours, when he trades the suit and dress shoes for jeans, a plaid shirt and one of his 26 pair of Nike sneakers, Field becomes the mastermind of one of the best things to hit Jacksonville since ArtWalk began in 2003. The Clark Kent-handsome 33-year-old and Jacksonville native is part of a loose-knit fraternity of people who think Jacksonville can be brought back to life just by making a way for it to happen.

“I’m one of those nerdy people that likes doing stuff to make the city a better place,” he says.

That “stuff ” includes the upcoming Jax Food Truckies rally, which will be held in Burrito Gallery’s parking lot on East Adams Street on Saturday, June 9. It’s the second Truckies event that Field has helped organize — the first was held near Bold City Brewery in Riverside in March (neither event was actually held on the streets of the city, since downtown Jacksonville currently prohibits food trucks from public rights-of-way). Field has sold more than 200 advance tickets so far and signed up 10 food trucks that will be serving everything from fresh-tortilla tacos at The Corner Taco, to barbecue from Monroe’s On the Go, to homemade ice cream from 3Moms Ice Cream to sweet potato plank fries from On The Fly. Field (who, full disclosure, is the boyfriend of Folio Weekly Bite Club host Caron Streibich) is also the man behind a number of other creative initiatives. He helped organize a pub crawl for the online

news site MetroJacksonville.com last July, and has orchestrated two “cash mob” events — the first one in April at Chamblin’s Uptown in downtown Jacksonville, the second last month at Green Man Gourmet Grocery in Avondale.

Field isn’t some kind of genius event planner, as he’s quick to note. Rather, he’s importing ideas from other urban areas that have worked. The small-scale happenings are part of a trend given the name Tactical Urbanism, which has its own two-volume

annual budget.

“It’s not going to be a homerun project,” he says, of the efforts to reinvigorate the city’s urban landscape. “It’s going to be small changes, little changes.”

Instead of removing the chess tables and chairs from Hemming Plaza and cutting down the shade trees to make it less hospitable for the homeless and unemployed — one of several recommendations from the City Council’s ad hoc committee on Hemming Plaza — Field says the city simply

Instead of removing the chess tables and chairs from Hemming Plaza, and cutting down the shade trees to make it less hospitable to the homeless – one of several ideas discussed taken up by the City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Hemming Plaza – Field says the city needs to find ways to bring more people to the public space. handbook of ideas and values (available for download at http://bit.ly/K8txSN). The concepts form the basis of a new, more nimble approach to urban revitalization. While Downtown Vision Inc. issued a report in 2010 saying that downtown Jacksonville was actually better off in 1990 before the city spent more than $1 billion on revitalization projects, Field and his cohorts aim to prove that simple pop-up events can easily and cheaply create the kind of vibrant urban scene that eludes an organization like DVI with its $1.2-million

needs to find ways to bring more people to the public spaces. He suggests regular events in the park, like monthly movies, acoustic music or a weekly Q&A session with the mayor and a city department head. If the city opened Snyder Memorial Church for performances, he says, it would draw crowds.

And he strongly supports a Food Truck Friday. “Oooh, I have a bunch of ideas,” Field says. “I want to show the city what it could be like. It could be like ArtWalk every night.”

Field wants his events to be more than

June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 7

Advertising proof this is a copyright protected proof ©

ons, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: 060512 PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655

of benefit

sUpport

Ask for Action

one-offRep celebrations.

With the pub crawl, Produced by ab Checked by justSales rl

he notes, part of the goal was to show the Jacksonville Transportation Authority that ridership exists for an evening shuttle among downtown restaurants, nightclubs and bars and the city’s urban historic neighborhoods.

With Jax Cash Mob, he wants to build support for small, locally owned businesses. He also hopes to impact lives for the better. Field says that Green Man Gourmet’s co-owner cried when the Cash Mob descended on the grocery on May 19. Co-owner Pete Eldridge says he didn’t cry, but he admits he was deeply moved when 68 customers suddenly came through the door. “It was an excellent, phenomenal experience,” he says, “and I can’t tell you how dumbfounded we were that we were chosen.”

Since the first Jax Food Truckies championship in March, several new food

trucks have entered the market. Because of the hype around the rally, there’s increased awareness and increased business, says On The Fly owner Andrew Ferenc, who was crowned champion. “I hope that it’s the beginning of something and that it opens the eyes of Jacksonville,” he says. “I think it’s going to be great. It’s going to bring people to downtown. It just makes sense for Jacksonville to do stuff like this.“ Susan Cooper Eastman sceastman@folioweekly.com

Jax Food Truckies Food Truck Rally is held in Burrito Gallery’s parking lot, 21 E. Adams St., downtown, on June 9 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission is a $1 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. Go to JaxTruckies on Facebook for additional information.

Sylvan Drive, St. Augustine, April 30

©

Brickbats to Florida State College at Jacksonville Board Chair Jim McCollum and the entire 9-member board for moving to extend school President Steve Wallace’s contract through 2016, with a total 2012 compensation package of $514,000, despite a series of deeply troubling revelations about his management – including a troubling federal audit, costly Pell grant mix-ups, the double-dipping of a top deputy and a “joke” video in which Wallace laughs about squandering taxpayer money. The salary deal offered by the board will make the longtime community college chief the second-highest-paid president in the Division of Florida Colleges.

FolioWeekly

Bouquets to North Florida Land Trust executive director Bonnie Barnes and her board of directors for once again preserving a little bit of natural Florida. The Trust recently closed on the purchase of 110 acres on Big Talbot Island. Since its inception, the Trust has helped to save more than 1,000 acres of land in Northeast Florida from development, presevering it in perpetuity.

Bouquets to Against Me’s longtime frontman for a courageous and unprecedented decision to reveal lifelong gender dysphoria and publicly share a recent choice to transition to life as a woman. The artist formerly known as Tom Gabel, a St. Augustine resident, announced in the May issue of Rolling Stone magazine that he would begin living as a woman named Laura Grace, making him the first prominent rock star to live an openly transgendered life.

8 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

NewsBuzz

Art History James Croft, public communications officer for the city of Jacksonville and a former DASoTA kid, has found a way to merge the two sides of his disparate skill set. He’s begun a series of offbeat portraits of local pols – or what he described in a recent email as “leaders, legends and controversial figures that are important to our local history.” He aims to dispose with the “traditional and uptight manner of portraiture” by using hand-cut stencils and spray paint as the primary medium. He began with former mayors Hazouri, Austin and Delaney (pictured, along with former Congressman Bennett), but aims to include other lawmakers, like the late Tillie Fowler, and is “exploring the possibility of including influential council members.” Croft plans to show his works at the First Wednesday ArtWalk on June 6 in downtown Jacksonville, at the Old Fire Station at Ocean and Adams streets.

Word Up “When I’m reading, I go away, To my own little world, where I like to play, words wrap around me, as I say them aloud, I feel the wind on my face, As I float on a cloud.”

— Excerpt from the poem, “When I’m Reading,” by Molly B, a fourthgrader at New Berlin Elementary School. Molly B’s poem is one of the contenders in the Duval County Public Schools Published Poets Contest.

Sound and Fury “BREAKING NEWS: My wind chimes fell and are all tangled up now.

Thanks a lot #beryl.”

— A May 28 tweet from Orange Park’s Alex @cajuncuban, mocking media hype of scant damages wrought by Tropical Storm Beryl.

Slick Deal “This pipeline would be like 10 to 18 BP spills (by volume) a day, all day, every day, forever!”

— Karen Ahers, president of the Putnam County Environmental Council and one of four area environmentalists who filed an intent to sue notice against Gov. Rick Scott and his Cabinet unless they stop Georgia-Pacific’s planned pipeline to the St. Johns River. Ahers joins former St. Johns Riverkeeper Neil Armingeon, Clean Water Network of Florida Director Linda Young and St. Johns County’s Environmental Youth Council sponsor Bill Hamilton. The group wants Scott et al to require the Koch Brothers, who own the paper mill, to obtain an easement in order to obtain a permit to dump 47 million gallons of effluent daily into the St. Johns River.

© 2012

JUNE 5-11, 2012 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 9

Ode to My Thong Y

AY!! Summer’s here! And that means two things: 1) There’s a butt-load of new TV shows to watch and 2) my thong finally gets to emerge from hibernation! (Naturally, No. 2 is far more important than No. 1, which is why I’ll spend the bulk of this column talking about No. 2.)

Oh thong, how I’ve missed you so! You must’ve been so lonely crammed in that dark, musty corner of my underwear drawer for lo, so many months. But now? You’re free at last, free at last, thank God it’s summer, ’cause you’re free at last!

Now I’m gonna do what I’ve been waiting for for months, thong! I’m gonna strip off all my clothes, and somehow shove my ample honey-baked hambutt in the confines of the teeny garment. Ohhhhh, yeah. Now let’s look in the mirror … I turn around and … yesssssss. protected Looks proof like© two bulldogs fighting inside a tiny weather balloon. Are you ready to go outside

Advertising proof this is a copyright

ns, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: 051512 ROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655

f benefit

sUpport

Ask for Action

Produced by ed

Jam-crammed with celebrity Checked by Sales Rep db guests, skits and all-out weirdness, “Comedy Bang! Bang!” will make you want to punch Jay Leno’s stupid fat face in, which I © 2012 FolioWeekly may do anyway. WATCH IT!! and show the world what we’re made of, thong?

Me, too. But first? I need to shine up my body with olive oil. Yeeeaaah. I’m glistening like a sweaty hot dog. Hmmm … am I forgetting anything? RIGHT! My “stunna shades,” inline skates and boom box. OH! And a few suggestions of new summer TV shows for the rest of you to watch while my thong and I go outside to make the world a much more beautiful place. Here ya go: “The Choice” (FOX, debuts Thur., June 7, 9 p.m.) Because celebrities have such a hard time getting dates (poor things), this new reality competition gives female nobodies the chance to hook up with such has-beens as Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark”), Joe Jonas (“Jonas Brothers”) and The Situation (“Jersey Shore”), while giving the celebs another shot at what will undoubtedly be one-night stands. Good luck, guys!

“Comedy Bang! Bang!” (IFC, debuts Fri., June 8, 10 p.m.) I command you to watch this hilarious new late-night talk show parody — that’s actually funny — based on host Scott Aukerman’s podcast, and co-starring bandleader Reggie Watts. Jam-crammed with celebrity guests, skits and all-out weirdness, “Comedy Bang! Bang!” will make you want to punch Jay Leno’s stupid fat face in, which I may do anyway. WATCH IT!!

“Redneck Island” (CMT, debuts Sat., June 9, 10 p.m.) This is self-explanatory … a bunch of beer-drinkin’, hyuck-hyuckin’ hillbillies is dropped on a deserted island to see if they can survive without their usual necessities

10 | FOLIO WEEKLY | JUNE 5-11, 2012

— which are, of course, chawin’ tobaccy and porking pigs.

“Dallas” (TNT, debuts Wed., June 13, 9 p.m.) Maybe the most popular night-time soap of all time (sorry, “Melrose Place”!) returns … but this isn’t a reboot! It’s more like a continuation, as original “Dallas” cast members Patrick Duff y (Bobby Ewing), Linda Gray (Sue Ellen Ewing) and the supernaturally animated decaying corpse of Larry Hagman (J.R. Ewing) are paired with young hotties playing their kids and still bickering over the family’s oil fortune.

Wm.™ Steven Humphrey steve@portlandmercury.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 4:00 G4 E3 2012 LIVE It’s live coverage from L.A.’s Electronic Entertainment (Videogame) Expo. Nerdgasm!

9:00 ABC CONCERT FOR THE QUEEN Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and more perform for the queen (Elizabeth, not RuPaul).

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 9:00 USA ROYAL PAINS Season premiere! Hank treats a competitive eater, and ends up hogging the barf bags.

10:00 DSC FAST ‘N’ LOUD Debut! Abandoned old junkers are fixed up and used to scare old people in this new hot rod series!

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 8:00 FOX TAKE ME OUT Debut! GAG! Another dating reality show??

And hosted by … GAAGGG!! George Lopez??

GAAAGGGG! 9:00 NBC SAVING HOPE Debut! The comatose ghost of a douchebag surgeon haunts/helps the residents of a hospital.

Will be cancelled in three … two … one ….

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 10:30 IFC BUNK Debut! Comedians compete against each other in this game show that isn’t as funny as “Comedy Bang! Bang!” which you should be watching.

11:30 COM THE HALF HOUR Featuring the adorable musical comedy stylings of Garfunkel and Oates!

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 9:00 SYFY JERSEY SHORE SHARK ATTACK (Movie) (2012) The almost entire casts of “Jersey Shore” and “The Sopranos” are eaten by sharks. Any questions?

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 9:00 HBO TRUE BLOOD Season premiere! Sookie and Lafayette would love to grieve over Tara, but first? What about Debbie’s blood?

10:00 AMC MAD MEN Season finale! After the firm’s creepy run-in with Jaguar, things are looking up — except for creepy Pete.

MONDAY, JUNE 11 9:00 FAM BUNHEADS Season premiere! A Vegas dancer helps out her mom-in-law’s ballet studio; “Gilmore Girls”-style antics ensue.

Approaching Storm

Heated dispute between the Mayor’s Office and the Jags could be the start of a long, hot summer

O

ne of the things that separates the current era from previous ones in Jacksonville is how aggressively many elements of the hipster community promote the city and what there is to do in Tweets and the like. The weekend of Tropical Storm Beryl presented one example of such viral marketing. Given the promise of a stacked Jazz Festival lineup and the excitement of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team hosting the Scottish contingent, many partisans of “America’s Logistics Center” (as highway signs claim) would Tweet about one awesome thing or another over the weekend, and affix that sentiment with the hashtag #BestWeekendEver.

To be sure, Friday and Saturday were quite good for most of us. The Jazz Festival was humming along with one of its bigger crowds of record, and Landon Donovan’s hat trick led the U.S. Team to a 5-1 rout of the visitors. All along Bay Street the weekend of the game, the atmosphere was electrically cosmopolitan, leading many observers to muse, both on Twitter and off, about why this kind of convergence of promotional energies shouldn’t happen in Jacksonville every weekend.

Of course, not every weekend can be #BestWeekendEver. By Sunday, the weekend in Jacksonville had taken a turn for the worse, with Tropical Storm Beryl barreling down on Northeast Florida. Though Mayor Brown’s decision to cancel Sunday’s Jazz Fest events initially seemed premature — especially during the mostly mild day — by the time nightfall approached, most everyone had opted to take the storm seriously, as gusty winds and rainbands tore through the area just in time for “Mad Men” to begin.

Though TS Beryl was a big weather event, it may not go down as the biggest storm of the weekend. What may seem like some to be an esoteric conflict between Mayor Alvin Brown and Jaguars owner Shahid Khan is, in reality, one of those beefs that could prove to be a tripwire in the relationship between the new owner and the neophyte mayor.

The “bidding war” — insofar as there can be such a thing between two parties — between SMG and Global Crossings to manage the city’s entertainment facilities is one of those things that has me wondering if it’s 2012 or 1972. The utter lack of transparency of the whole process is reminiscent of the sham conflicts between Putin and Medvedev to control Russia. Our two choices to manage these facilities involve SMG

and the status quo, a bouillabaisse of Good Ol’ Boy politics as usual, marinated in a lobbyist stock of Paul Harden and the usual opaque accountability that accompanies that name. On the other side? It doesn’t look much cleaner.

Global Spectrum, a Philadelphia-based subsidiary of Comcast, looks to bring the same approach it’s brought to full-spectrum dominance of the area’s cable and Internet services to local stadium management. Finally, an alternative to SMG, right? Sure, but this one is no less connected to city politics. As first explored in Folio Weekly in April (http://bit. ly/Hei1Cq) and again last month (http://bit. ly/J2X2CE), the “public-private partnership” that could be forged between Mayor Brown and Global Spectrum is more incestuous than prom night in Appalachia. Brown is so close to Global Spectrum lobbyist William Gray that he claimed, erroneously, to be working for his law firm not too long ago. And even though Brown was riding high in the polls until recently, there are some who’d argue that he’s so close to Gray, he should recuse himself from the decisionmaking process.

This is a huge deal now, in part because Khan has leverage, with the Minneapolis City Council having OKed the financing for the Vikings’ new stadium, eliminating Minnesota’s franchise from consideration to move to Los Angeles. Khan is locked into the deal here, but we know his walking-around money is enough to pay whatever fine the city might impose upon him for breaking the lease. Khan is happy enough to maintain the current arrangement, and the city? The city is in disarray.

The City Council — of late, making a habit of repudiating the callow Mayor by 18-1 and 17-2 votes — wants to have a say-so over the bidding process. It’s damn hard to feel like the Council is the sympathetic party in this case, except that they happen to be right in wanting to assert their prerogatives, given the shadiness of other principles in the conflict. And except for the fact that Brown’s whole accountability shtick seems to have been a construct with no real relation to his governance style. And the fact that Shahid Khan is every bit as self-interested and deal-cutting as any other self-made billionaire. Not many heroes in this scenario, no matter how it plays out.

AG Gancarski themail@folioweekly.com Twitter @AGGancarski JUNE 5-11, 2012 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 11

12 | FOLIO WEEKLY | JUNE 5-11, 2012

Reasons to leave the house this week SPORTS JAX SUNS

Play ball, y’all! Locals get five chances this week to cheer on the Jacksonville Suns, our hometown Southern League baseball team, as they take on the Jackson Generals at 7:35 p.m. on Thur., June 7 (Thursday Night Throwdown, ALS Awareness), at 7:05 p.m. on Fri., June 8 (Vote for Pedro Night), at 6:05 p.m. on Sat., June 9 (U.S. Army’s 237th Birthday), at 3:05 p.m. on Sun., June 10 (Kids Run the Bases), and at 7:05 p.m. on Mon., June 11 (Big Brothers Big Sisters Night) at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $7.50$22.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com

COMPETITION BBQ COOK OFF

While Folio Weekly would never condone the sin of gluttony (since we are way too busy with this whole lust-and-sloth-based diet), we’d be remiss not to hip locals to the Georgia BBQ Association “Goin’ Coastal” Competition held on Fri., June 8 from 5-9 p.m. and Sat., June 9 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Central Park, 1218 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. The barbecue extravaganza features dozens of contestants trying to smoke the competition in a juried cook-off, along with a beanbag toss tourney, live music and a crowd quite possibly pigging out on ribs and pork loin.

Squeal! 277-7350 ext. 2013. fbeachbbq.com

ROCK ZZ TOP AND FRIENDS

Northeast Florida music followers enjoy a veritable trifecta of down-home rock when ZZ Top, 3 Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson play on Fri., June 8 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A Blvd., St. Augustine. Texas trio ZZ Top (pictured) is known as much for their signature beards and shades as they are for delivering raunchy boogie jams like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “La Grange” and “Legs,” and while the classic rock heavyweights may not elevate the evolution of human consciousness a quantum leap (to wit: “Tube Steak Boogie” and “Pearl Necklace”), they’ve sold 25 million albums to a loyal listeners.

Openers 3 Doors Down dominated the radio charts with 2000’s “Kryptonite,” and Grammywinner Gretchen Wilson is best known for belting the country chick anthems “Redneck Woman” and “Here for the Party.” Tickets range from $49.50$124.50. 209-0367.

ACTING UP LOCAL THEATER

Oh, the drama! The community theater scene is alive this week, with stage-driven delights ranging from Jax Beach-based Players by the Sea’s adaptation of Euripides’ classic Greek drama “Trojan Women,” to Alhambra Theatre’s version of “The Wizard of Oz,” to Orange Park Community Theatre’s take on Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” (pictured). But wait … there’s more! Fernandina Little Theatre presents the Southern-style comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias,” Theatre Jacksonville in San Marco offers “Hot Mikado,” an amusing update on Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic musical, and Limelight Theatre in St. Augustine opens with the comedy “Bingo the Award-Winning Musical.” For details, read the Performances section of our Arts Listings on page 30.

SAX ON THE BEACH! JAZZ

Looking to mellow out from a case of early-onset summertime blues? This year’s Jacksonville Beach Summer Jazz Concert Series offers the crème de la cool of smooth jazz greats, presented oceanside on Sun., June 10 with Band of Destiny performing at 5 p.m., Gerald Veasley at 6:15 p.m. and Jeff Golub at 7:30 p.m. at Sea Walk Pavilion, 11 First St. N., Jax Beach. Local faith-based group Band of Destiny has played at hotspots like Square One, bassist extraordinaire Veasley has collaborated with such greats as Grover Washington Jr. and Joe Zawinul, while contemporary jazz guitarist Golub is best known for his longtime associations with Rod Stewart and Dave Koz. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 247-6100.

TOURNEY

NEVER QUIT FEST

The Never Quit Beach Fest kicks off on Sat., June 9 at 6:30 a.m. at Jax Beach Pier, Fifth Avenue North and the ocean. The run, swim and paddle relay commemorates the late Capt. Gerard Petroni’s (pictured) dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Activities include volleyball, flag football, dodgeball, health screenings and surfing lessons.

Registration starts at $10. For details, go to neverquitnever.com.

887-9595.

FOOD FIGHT & JAX TRUCKIES

Foodies are in hog heaven this weekend, as two events serve great food for a cause. The 22nd annual Jacksonville Foodfight is held on Thur., June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at EverBank Field’s Touchdown Club, downtown Jacksonville, featuring live music and fare from more than 60 area restaurants. Advance tickets are $60; $70 at the door. VIP tickets are $100. 739-7074. jacksonvillefoodfight.org Two days later, food truck entrepreneurs hold the second Jax Truckies event in the lot next to Burrito Gallery, 21 E. Adams St., downtown Jacksonville, on Sat., June 9 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $1, and truck food is priced to move. facebook.com/jaxtruckies Proceeds from both benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.

June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 13

Interstellar Comedy Overdrive: Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Smith and Josh Brolin star in the space-based comedy “Men in Black III.”

Triple Play

The latest installment of the space comedy action series is no-fuss summer fun Men in Black III ***@

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

I

14 | FOLIO WEEKLY | JUNE 5-11, 2012

t’s been 10 years since “Men in Black II.” That’s a long time in movie memory, which can be a good thing or a bad thing. For those who loved the originals, the anticipation is probably real, but so is the possibility of disappointment.

Remember “Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”?

In many ways, the “Men in Black” franchise is a safer bet anticipation-wise, since it is so heavily dependent upon comedy and special effects, both of which director Barry Sonnenfeld handled effortlessly in the first two films. Despite its long gestation, the third entry in the trilogy is a satisfying return to familiar ground and likable characters. There is no radical shift in tone or approach, as in Richard Lester’s “Superman III” or Joel Schumacher’s disastrous takes on “Batman.” Everything is strictly by the number, except for the inspired casting of Josh Brolin as a younger version of Tommy Lee Jones. Will Smith is still the star, but Brolin is the film’s spark.

Scripter Etan Cohen (not to be confused with Ethan Coen, who directed “No Country for Old Men”) provides a clever plot that allows the more energetic Brolin to sub for the older (and perhaps less enthusiastic) Tommy Lee Jones. Though he’s still a great actor, Jones seems to be going through the paces in the new film, relegating to his younger costars whatever energy he brought to the earlier movies. In fact, Brolin occupies far more screen time as Agent K than his older alter ego.

This go round, the time continuum is ripped asunder after the ruthless one-armed alien assassin Boris the Animal (Jemaine Clement) escapes from a lunar prison He’s looking for a device so he can travel back in time, kill Agent K (the guy who blew off his arm in the first place) and usher in a space

invasion that will mean the end of Earth.

Meanwhile, Agent J (Smith) is the only one who seems to remember there ever was an Agent K, a realization that catapults him into 1969 in an attempt to stop the killing of K and thwart Boris’ diabolical plan. Unfortunately, Boris isn’t alone — his one-armed self has teamed up with his younger self. In order to either instigate or avert Armageddon, the two pairs engage in mortal combat on the launching pad of Apollo 11 minutes before blastoff. The future of the world as well as Agent K’s future hang in the balance — along with the surprise mystery of Agent J’s past.

Utilizing the same trope as the “Back to the Future” trilogy enables the new film to take advantage of considerable targets for comic perspectives on the late ’60s. The best of these moments involve the two agents visiting Andy Warhol’s Factory where we learn, among other things, that all fashion models are actually aliens in disguise. The white-haired maestro of Pop Art (SNL’s Bill Hader, in a very funny cameo) is actually a bewigged agent whose undercover presence allows him to monitor the extraterrestrials. It is in this setting that J & K are linked up with another alien, Griffin (the scene-stealing Michael Stuhlbarg), whose unique ability enables him to perceive various possible outcomes generated from any one moment in time. Griffin, in fact, is one of the major characters in the film.

“Men in Black III” marks Will Smith’s first film in more than three years. Returning to the series that helped establish him as one of the most popular American actors, Smith is charming and funny as always. Tommy Lee Jones, on the other hand, is deadpan almost to a fault. Luckily, whatever sloth he may be guilty of is more than recompensed by Josh Brolin who, besides achieving a remarkable physical resemblance to the older actor, absolutely nails his mannerisms.

Engaging and fun, “Men in Black III” provides a pleasing coda for its two predecessors, just about all you might expect.

Pat McLeod themail@folioweekly.com

Advertising pro

this is a copyright protected pro For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: 053111 FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 promise of benefit

sUpport

Ask for Action

Produced by ab Checked by

Sal

“Hide, you foolish woman! Those aren’t dwarfs! They’re autograph hounds seeking Joss Whedon and comic book fans!” Chris Hemsworth hips Kristen Stewart to the wily ways of geeks in the action-fantasy flick, “Snow White and the Huntsman.”

AREA THEATERS

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

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

FILM RATINGS

Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This sci-fi thriller about the U.S. military waging war against alien invaders barely stays afloat with special-effects-laden visuals and a storyline that leaks live a sieve. “Battleship” stars Taylor Kitsch (“John Carter”) as beach-bum-turnedde-facto Navy ship commander who leads the fray against the UFO baddies (think “Transformers,” only wetter) as Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgard (“True Blood”) and Brooklyn Decker are “all hands on deck” in a preposterous plot that could only show up in the summer blockbuster crush of bigscreen distractions.

**** ***@ **@@ *@@@

FOREVER CHANGES FOREVER YOURS FOREVER LONELY FOREVER LAZY

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

This latest adaptation of Marvel Comics Universe proves Joss Whedon zealots have been on to something all along. The mastermind behind such sci-fi/fantasy favorites as TV’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Firefly” wrote and directed this estimable yarn about a half-dozen superheroes assembled to stop the evil Loki from opening a portal to another dimension that would mean certain destruction for planet Earth. An able ensemble cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlet Johansson, Mark Ruffalo (who shines as Bruce Banner/The Hulk), Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, combined with a tight storyline and deft direction, help Whedon’s “The Avengers” raise the bar on the comic-book-turned-movie genre.

BATTLEFIELD AMERICA **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square This latest dance-drama (yes, Folio Weekly was also surprised that it’s an actual film genre) from director Chris Stokes (“You Got Served”) stars Gary Anthony Sturgis, Tristen M. Carter, Marques Houston and Kyle Brooks, in a story about a young businessman who hires an instructor to shape a group of misfit kids (natch!) into a team of high-steppin’ heroes on the underground dance competition circuit.

BATTLESHIP **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square,

BERNIE **@@ Rated PG-13 • Cinemark Tinseltown The newest from director Richard Linklater (“School of Rock” and “A Scanner Darkly”) tells the true crime story about the 1996 murder of 81-year-old East Texas millionaire Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine) and her murderer and former assistant Bernie Tiede (Jack Black). Matthew McConaughey and Veronica Orosco also star in this dark comedy that’s created some controversy for its humorous approach to a brutal crime that once rocked that small town of Carthage, Texas.

© 2011

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theatre This sweet comedy-drama features an ensemble cast including Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie and Tom Wilkinson, as a group of retirees who are lured to India with the promise of staying at a luxurious resort but instead discover a decrepit hotel that’s a shell of its once former glory. Based on the novel “These Foolish Things” by Deborah Moggach and shot on location, the new film from director John Madden (“Shakespeare in Love”) is a surefire early summer bet for the Baby Boomer set.

CHERNOBYL DIARIES **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre

JUNE 5-11, 2012 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 15

St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Reviewed in this issue.

the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government’s attempt to secularize the country.

CHIMPANZEE **@@ Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square This tame documentary from Disney and attempts to focus on the similarities between humans and chimpanzees and sadly both species come out at as losers. Sorry, but directors Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield get “no Banana” for this visually “a-peeling” but ultimately dull film.

CROOKED ARROWS **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Beach Blvd.

Lacrosse has been the sport of elitists for simply ages, despite its origin. In this movie, a Native American team takes on the Brahmins and shows them all who’s the best.

THE HUNGER GAMES ***G Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues Writer-director Gary Ross’ big-screen adaptation of Susan Collins’ popular book series is a tour de force of contemporary sci-fi cinema. In a dystopian future, the country of Panem (formerly North America) holds a tournament where two chosen adolescents must fight to the death. Initially antagonists, contestants Katniss Evergreen (the superb Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) soon wonder if they want to be pawns in this brutal game. An original, engaging story (author Collins worked on the film’s script) and worthy performances by the costars including Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks and Stanley Tucci makes “The Hunger Games” a must-see.

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

The latest from director Tim Burton is a humorous adaptation of the late ’60s/early ’70s daytime vampire soap opera of the same name. After waking from a 200-year slumber, vampire Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) discovers his beloved Collinwood mansion is now home to his dysfunctional descendants (including Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloe Grace Moritz and Jonny Lee Miller) and his old nemesis, the witch Angelique (Eva Green), and he’s now returned to seek a little vengeance. Burton tries to resurrect the playful tone of his former glories like “Beetlejuice” and “Ed Wood,” but this one comes across as a light, cash-in-on-the-current-vampirecraze, and though the cast tries their best, the weak storyline of “Dark Shadows” leaves moviegoers with little to sink their teeth into.

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

British comedian and all-around media gadfly Sacha Baron Cohen (aka “Ali G,” “Borat” and “Bruno”) tackles global politics in this comedy about a ruthless despot who gets some much-needed comeuppance. Since age six, Admiral General Aladeen (Cohen) has ruled the fictitious, oil-rich North African country, Republic of Wadiya, with an iron hand.

While on a political visit to New York City, the stern leader is kidnapped and, through a madcap adventure, winds up working as a lowly store clerk as he plots his revenge to regain power. Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris and Horatio Sanz co-star in this latest from director Larry Charles (“Seinfeld,” “Religulous”). And look for a slew of familiar faces popping up in uncredited cameos.

FOR GREATER GLORY **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues Andy Garcia, Oscar Isaac, Peter O’Toole, Ruben Blades and Eva Longoria star in director Dean Wright’s epic telling of

THE LUCKY ONE **@@ Rated PG-13 • Epic Theatre St. Augustine This romantic drama stars Zac Efron as U.S. Marine Sgt. Logan Thibault, who returns home after his third tour of duty in Iraq to try to track down a mysterious North Carolina woman (Taylor Schilling) whose photograph — which he believes was his good luck charm — has been his prized possession during the war. Co-starring Blythe Danner.

MEN IN BLACK 3 ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theatre, Sun-Ray Cinema Reviewed in this issue.

THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS ***G Rated PG • AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues This animated family fare from the creators of “Wallace and Gromit” in “Chicken Run,” a swashbuckling tale set upon the high seas, tells the story of The Pirate Captain (voiced

by Hugh Grant) and his hapless crew and their attempts to win the coveted Pirate of the Year Award. Along the way, the ragtag crew of rogues encounter Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven), Cutlass Liz (Salma Hayek) and an enterprising young naturalist named Charles Darwin (David Tennant). “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” is a sure-fire early summer crowdpleaser for scallywags of all ages.

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

The wicked Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron) needs the life force of her young stepdaughter Snow White (Kristen Stewart) to become immortal and rule her kingdom forever.

But when the huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) sent to kill the rightful princess instead decides to join forces with Snow and a rebel army (and seven dwarfs!), the Queen discovers that

Gunning for Laughs: Joel Murray (of TV’s “Mad Men”) stars as an insurance salesman fed up with the pop cultural wasteland of our nation in “God Bless America,” the new dark comedy from writer-director-standup-comedian Bobcat Goldthwait. The film screens at midnight on June 8 and 9 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. 359-0047. sunraycinema.com while beauty is only skin deep, things are going to get ugly.

Director Rupert Sanders’ dark, atmospheric adaptation of the Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale also stars Bob Hoskins, Ray Winstone and Lily Cole.

THINK LIKE A MAN **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Hollywood River City Based on the best-selling romance guide by comedian Steve Harvey, this rom-com stars Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Terrence J and Romany Malco, as young men who contend with a little love trouble when they find out their respective partners (Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Gabrielle Union and Wendy Williams) are following Harvey’s suspect advice on relationships.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Based on the bestselling pregnancy guide, this rom-com from director Kirk Jones (“Waking Ned Devine,” “Everybody’s Fine”) features an ensemble cast including Jennifer Lopez, Chris Rock, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, Elizabeth Banks and Anna Kendrick, in a humorous story that follows five Atlanta couples as they face pregnancy and impending childbirth.

OTHER FILMS LAUREL & HARDY FILMS The Leave ’Em Laughing Tent screens Laurel & Hardy movies at 7 p.m. on June 11 at Pablo Creek branch library, 13295 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is free. 314-5801. leaveemlaughing.moviefever.com LATITUDE 30 CINEGRILLE “21 Jump Street” is currently running at Latitude 30’s movie theater CineGrille, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Call for showtimes. 365-5555.

SUN-RAY CINEMA Sun-Ray Cinema screens “Men in Black 3” at 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. “Prometheus” begins on June 8 and “God Bless America” screens at midnight on June 8. Call 359-0047 for showtimes. sunraycinema.com FINDING NEMO Movies at Main screens this Pixar animated maritime comedy, starring the vocal talents of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Willem Dafoe and Brad Garrett, at 5:45 p.m. on June 14 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. 630-1741.

See, all these energy drinks have little or no effect on the children of today! The cast of the high-energy dance-drama “Battlefield America” freaks the hell out.

16 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

FREE WEEKEND NATURE MOVIES “Bees: Tales From the Hive” screens at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

on June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 at GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra. 823-4500.

POT BELLY’S CINEMA “The Artist,” “Cabin in the Woods,” “Friends with Kids” and “A Separation” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101.

WGHOF IMAX THEATER “Men in Black 3: An IMAX 3D Experience” is screened along with “To The Arctic 3D,” “Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West,” “Forces of Nature,” “Legends of Flight 3D,” “Rescue 3D,” “The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest,” “Born To Be Wild 3D” and “Hubble 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS Director Guy Ritchie’s cinematic adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary sleuth has Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his trusty sidekick Dr. Watson (Jude Law) matching wits with an equally astute opponent in the form of Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris). Kelly Reilly and Stephen Fry also star in this fun-filled albeit predictable mystery-thriller.

GONE A year after barely escaping from the clutches of a serial killer, Jill Conway (Amanda Seyfried) discovers that her sister Molly (Emily Wickersham) has been abducted and apparently suffered the same fate. Time is running out and with no leads or help from the police, Jill has no choice but to track down the psycho in this enjoyable take on “the hunter becomes the hunted” in the first English-speaking film from Brazilian director Heitor Dhalia.

GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE Nicolas Cage continues his successful campaign of starring in a movie every two weeks in this silly sequel to the original 2007 film based on the Marvel Comic. Johnny Blaze (Cage) must rescue Satan’s (Ciarán Hinds) preteen son (Fergus Riordan) with the help of a cycle-riding priest (Idris Elba).

Throw in some tattooed monks (led by Christopher Lambert of “Highlander”), bad acting and some over-the-top special effects, and you have a film that leaves a fiery sensation right in the ass of any discerning movie lover. This should appeal to comic book groupies or Cage fanatics!

SING YOUR SONG: HARRY BELAFONTE Director Susanne Rostock’s fascinating documentary follows the music career of Harry Belafonte that began with his 1956 crossover Calypso hit “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” along with his decades-long passion for political activism, which led to his close association with Dr. Martin Luther King as well as his work with Nelson Mandela during the antiapartheid movement in South Africa.

“OK, everybody say ‘Cheese’ or ‘Omigod, we are all gonna get slaughtered by homicidal Russian mutants!’ ” The cast of the horror flick “Chernobyl Diaries” smiles big for the camera.

Gone Fission!

This latest horror meltdown barely radiates any original chills Chernobyl Diaries **@@

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

F

or the first half of its lean 86 minutes running time, “Chernobyl Diaries” is better than might be expected for a small-budget horror film, sandwiched for release between the gargantuan summer blockbusters. The movie benefits from a clever twist on a familiar theme and some solid acting from its cast of mostly unknowns. Location shooting in Hungary and Serbia (subbing for the devastated Chernobyl and its outlying suburb Pripyat) is another plus, though it’s not likely to do much for the tourist bureaus of those countries. Finally, the direction

by Bradley Parker, formerly a visual effects supervisor, is surprisingly taut and chilling — at least for the first half.

But then there’s the second half, the bane of most horror films of this ilk, when the script begins to unravel and the stereotypes flourish.

As the body count begins, so does the brain drain of diminishing returns, a not-unexpected chain of events, given that the producer and coscripter of “Chernobyl Diaries” is Oren Peli of the “Paranormal Activity” flicks. That particular franchise has grown tired and trite and, unfortunately, the infection carries over into the second half of this film.

To accentuate the positive, however, “Chernobyl Diaries” does start with promise.

The opening credits introduce the four twentysomethings as they travel across Europe, from England to Russia. (The brief travelogue suggests the lucky actors might have had as much fun as the characters they play.) The four friends are familiar enough from countless other horror outings. Natalie (Olivia Taylor Dudley) and Chris (Jesse McCartney) are sweethearts.

Amanda (Devin Kelley) is their newly single friend, and Paul (Jonathan Sadowski) is Chris’ older brother, currently living in Kiev and happily fluent in Russian.

To enliven their experiences abroad, Paul coaxes his brother and friends to abandon the traditional tourist scene for a trip to the wild side with an “Extreme Tour” to the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, an abandoned and forlorn spot resembling nothing so much as a concrete urban moonscape. Their guide is Uri (Dimitri Diatchenko), an ex-military type

equipped with sidearm and Geiger counter to reassure his charges of their absolute safety.

At the last minute, a couple of backpacking sweethearts from Scandinavia, Zoe and Michael (Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Nathan Phillips), are added to the bunch in Uri’s well-worn but supposedly trustworthy van.

After being confronted at an unexpected military checkpoint, the puzzled but nonetheless resourceful Uri gets on a side road that takes the adventurers to the ruined and empty Pripyat, formerly home to the workers and families of Chernobyl, whose reactor towers loom ominously on the horizon.

Looking over that devastation doesn’t sound like my idea of a holiday, but the screenwriters imbue their characters (believable or not) with a yen for the unusual.

Then comes the unexpected (to them, not to us — we’ve seen this kind of thing countless times). Uri discovers his van has been sabotaged, so the luckless tourists are marooned for the night. Then there are the weird sounds, prompting a couple of the more adventurous to check them out. And then the body count starts, prompting the dwindling number of survivors to spend screen time following diverse trails of blood to one or another unfortunate confrontations. By this time, the only suspense is, “Who’ll be the last one left alive?”

Before ultimately succumbing to triteness, “Chernobyl Diaries” manages to extract several truly chilling moments, director Parker skillfully manipulating both us and the camera. The cast is also more than adequate, particularly Diatchenko, who brings real color to the more familiar kinds of twentysomething victims in movies like this.

Diatchenko perfectly complements the other real star of the film, which is the Eastern European setting. Finally, it’s worth noting the presence of Jesse McCartney, the late-’90s version of Justin Bieber, now graduated from Disney to horror.

He’s not bad at all.

What’s bad about “Chernobyl Diaries” is the failure of the script to follow the promise of its first-half buildup, only to flail mindlessly and stupidly in “explaining” the deadly presences at Chernobyl. Borrowing shamelessly from Romero’s “The Crazies” and every other zombie flick, the movie collapses in brain mush, everyone screaming their heads off as they race through the darkness, pursued by something or other. We’ve seen it all before.

Pat McLeod themail@folioweekly.com JUNE 5-11, 2012 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 17

Meow Mix: Crash the Satellites are (left to right) Mark Hubbard, Paul Paxton, Brian Blades and Chris Gibson.

Return to Orbit

Crash the Satellites re-enter the local rock atmosphere with a new album of signature indie stylings CRASH THE SATELLITES Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m. at The Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville 798-8222

I

t’s been nearly a decade, but one of the Jacksonville music scene’s most recognizable names has re-emerged. Founded in 2003 by songwriter/guitarist Paul Paxton, indie quartet Crash the Satellites quickly became a scene favorite, releasing “Learning to Land” in 2005. Life often gets in the way of the creative process, though, and the band soon battled lineup changes, budding “real-world” careers and the arrival of children. Still, the Satellites continued to perform and write, taking their time to build enough material for the new self-titled record. Original guitarist Brian Blades remains, though longtime drummer Julia Gregory, who provided drums for the new album, has left the band to raise her new baby girl. Taking her place is former Julius Airwave skinsman Mark Hubbard, who brings with him fellow Julius member, bassist Chris Gibson.

The new album is a bit darker than the Satellites’ earlier work, but dense, guitarheavy songs are still the centerpiece of this DIY offering. Cases in point: album-opener “Barrels in Georgia,” the driving rocker “Tales of Transformation” and the darkly humorous standout “Trailer Park.”

Folio Weekly recently spoke with Paul Paxton about longevity, the local scene and collapsing buildings.

Folio Weekly: What was the impetus for recording a new set of songs?

18 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

Paul Paxton: Just the love of the music. Even though it was a struggle at times to all meet up — and it was taking quite a while, and we knew

that — just for the fun of doing it. Another reason it took so long for the second record is ’cause we mix our own albums and, honestly, we’re not experts at it. We’re kind of novices at mixing. We take our time. We try different things, like recording in cars.

F.W.: What was the writing process like for the new album?

P.P.: I did the majority [of the writing], but it is a collaborative effort. I write all the lyrics, and I bring in most song ideas — not a hundred percent — but the band really helps put their flavor on everything. We keep on going until everybody is satisfied. It’s not just to please me.

F.W.: You’ve said you went dark on this album.

P.P.: We purposely wanted the music to sound darker. I put the lyrics on top of that, and they also came out very sarcastic, sometimes borderline mean, angry. But sometimes gentle and sweet, too … I think.

F.W.: The cover art is provocative. Are you worried about the response you may get? I know we’re more than a decade removed from 9/11, but there’s an interesting reference to the attack on the World Trade Center, yes?

P.P.: You mean the buildings falling apart? Is that what you’re talking about? … I never really thought about it.

F.W.: There’s people jumping out buildings, falling to the ground, and this didn’t cross your mind?

P.P.: I’ll have to look at it.

F.W.: I may be reading too much into it.

P.P.: I’m going to look at it again. If it does resemble the World Trade Center falling, then it would be a concern. I would dig into that a little further. But I hadn’t noticed that.

F.W.: As a veteran of the Jacksonville scene, what is your take on the last decade?

P.P.: Jacksonville is such a small — but large, spaced-out city — it’s like a small-town community. Everybody knows everybody. I know a lot of local musicians, and they’re really sweet. They’d give you the shirt off their backs.

We borrow equipment or loan it out. Stuff like that. We have people come over when we’re playing in the garage, and they stop by and say “Hi” on their bicycles. So I like that part about

“I like that part about Jacksonville. This isn’t such a huge city, and everyone has such huge egos that they won’t talk to you. Everybody’s kind of down-to-earth here, which is cool.”

Jacksonville. This isn’t such a huge city, and everyone has such huge egos that they won’t talk to you. Everybody’s kind of down-to-earth here, which is cool.

As far as the potential to have a career in music in Jacksonville, there might be some drawbacks, but overall, I don’t see why this area is holding anybody back. People have had careers start up here. A lot of people complain about Jacksonville, but a lot of people complain about whatever city they live in.

John E. Citrone themail@folioweekly.com

“Honus Honus” Kattner (left) gives Man Man its primal oomph, its fire-eyed dejectedness and its endearing lunacy.

Man Alive

The beautiful avant-noise racket of Man Man rolls into Northeast Florida MAN MAN with RALEIGH MONCRIEF Thursday, June 14 at 7 p.m.

Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach Tickets are $15 460-9311

N

early 10 years into its career, Philadelphia freak-pop five-piece Man Man is universally regarded as one of the most ferocious live acts performing today. But a tender, tortured heart beats beneath the band’s veneer of hyperkinetic energy. And even with the controlled multiinstrumental chaos of Billy “Chang Wang” Dufala, Jamey “T. Moth” Robinson and Russell “Critter Crat” Higbee, and the percussive histrionics of drummer Christopher “Pow Pow” Powell, that heart belongs to lead singersongwriter Ryan “Honus Honus” Kattner.

Hammering away at his Rhodes piano while howling about love, death and the emotional difficulties of 21st-century life, Kattner gives Man Man its primal oomph, its fire-eyed dejectedness and its endearing lunacy.

Folio Weekly chatted with Kattner about cocaine jams, Man Man’s hunger and quitting music altogether.

Folio Weekly: It’s still impossible for critics to pin Man Man down exactly. Have you figured out what kind of band you are yet?

Ryan Kattner: Definitely everything under the sun. This band has a unique energy; we’re a fivepiece doing things that a 10-piece does. And we’re so driven by hunger. We’ve been around for a while, but we’ve only scratched the tip of the iceberg as far as people knowing who we are … which seems crazy to us because of our reputation as a live band. But we’re still hustling.

You’d think it gets easier, but it doesn’t.

F.W.: The band’s last record, 2011’s “Life Fantastic,” was written following a dark period in your life. Will the new one be a repeat?

R.K.: It would have been dishonest to avoid tackling some of that sh*t. And with the new one, whatever’s going on in my life is going to dictate the vibe. I’m moving back to Philly this summer, which will be interesting since I’ve been living like a vagabond for five years. But I don’t want it to get as personally dark — that was really draining.

F.W.: Where are you living now?

R.K.: Amherst, Massachusetts. Not to insult Amherst, but I don’t think I can live in the middle of nowhere. I go crazy — even crazier than I thought I would. I was holed up trying to work on music, but I need to be around people to really get the fires going.

F.W.: You say, “trying to work on music.” Is it that grueling?

R.K.: I’m constantly wrestling with wanting to quit playing music; it only gets harder the longer you stick it out. I’ve been beating my head against the wall working on the same song for the past two months. In the end, it’s probably going to be a straightforward, threeminute song, but it’s really laborious. I don’t know; it’s like anything else, I guess — if it were easy, everyone would do it. I hope it’s worth the effort because I f*cking hate writing songs.

F.W.: The ladies love it, though. After every show, you’re surrounded by swarms of women.

Are you comfortable being an indie-rock sex symbol?

R.K.: I wish that I could allow myself to embrace the descriptions that you’ve just used.

Or let some of that sh*t go to my head. My life might be a little happier. But I still feel like the same mess of a person that I’ve always been.

Maybe that’s good for the music.

F.W.: The tortured artist is always irresistible.

R.K.: I’ve been shopping for all sorts of solvents and soaps to wash that “tortured” mark off. I don’t want to be tortured. That’s lame. [Laughs.]

F.W.: Yet downtrodden epics like “Steak Knives,” “Poor Jackie” and “Whalebones” are some of the best songs in Man Man’s oeuvre.

R.K.: We’re trying to find a way to let that part of the band come out. But it’s so hard, given our nature — and people’s attention spans.

Cocaine jams are fun and all, but you gotta have some dimension. Otherwise, you’re a one-note band. That’s why I liked the direction of “Life Fantastic.”

F.W.: So there is hope for your songwriting future. You had us worried there for a minute.

R.K.: God, I’ve worked much lousier jobs. This is a great job to have, even as hand-to-mouth as it can be.

Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com JUNE 5-11, 2012 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 19

20 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

FreebirdLive.com 200 N. 1st St., Jax Beach, FL • 904.246.BIRD (2473)

CONCERTS THIS WEEK CELERITAS and MILO This night of innovative rock starts at 9 p.m. on June 5 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St. Jacksonville. 353-4686.

NAVY PRIDE Music by the Sea Summer Concerts continues with the local ensemble Navy Pride at 7 p.m. on June 6 at St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. This family-friendly event, which is held every Wed. through Sept.

26, features samplings from a different local restaurant each week. You can bring coolers, blankets and beach chairs.

347-8807.

CIVILIAN, RICKOLUS and THE GOD DAMN HUSTLE These indie rockers hit the stage at 8 p.m. on June 6 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $8.

398-7496.

TODAY THE MOON, TOMORROW THE SUN Indie musicians Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun play at 9 p.m. on June 6 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St. Jacksonville.

353-4686.

THE GREAT STATE, 8-TRACK SWEETHEARTS and LUCKY COSTELLO This night of hella good jam band and indie music starts at 9 p.m. on June 6 at 1904 Bar, 19 N. Ocean St., Jacksonville.

356-0213.

RUBRICS, BURNING BRIDGES, NOAH EAGLE, THE RESONANTS and FOUR WORD LETTER This night of DIY punk action kicks off at 9 p.m. on June 6 at Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $4.

547-2188.

BOB & JOLINE’S FRIENDS OF MINE Concerts in the Plaza celebrates its 22nd season with free concerts, this week featuring local act at 7 p.m. on June 7 under the oaks of the Plaza de la Constitución, located between Cathedral Place and King St., in histroic downtown St. Augustine. The free concerts are held at 7 p.m. every Thur. through Aug. 30. You can bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza THE OWSLEY BROTHERS These trippy indie rockers play at 9 p.m. on June 7 at Burro

Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686.

DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND The Alive After Five series features this DMB tribute band at 5 p.m. on June 8 at The Markets at St. Johns Town Center, 4850 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville. 998-7156.

OUR LAST NIGHT and CROWN THE EMPIRE This night of hard rock doth commence at 6 p.m. on June 8 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

ZZ TOP, 3 DOORS DOWN and GRETCHEN WILSON Classic Texas rockers ZZ Top are joined by modern rock faces 3 Doors Down and country bad-girl kickass singer Gretchen Wilson at 6:30 p.m. on June 8 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets range from $49.50-$124.50. 209-0367.

CHILLAKAYA CHILLA The Northeast Florida reggae band appears at 7 p.m. on June 8 in the Courtyard at 200 First Street, Neptune Beach.

241-1026.

MASTER RADICAL These local rockers play at 8 p.m. on June 8 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8. 246-4273.

EVICTED These local rockers play at 9 p.m. on June 8 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Jacksonville. 645-5162.

THOSE GUYS Mega-popular local group Those Guys play at 8:30 p.m. on June 8 and 9 at Tradewinds Lounge, 124 Charlotte St., St. Augustine. 829-9336.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Ace Winn performs at 10:30 a.m., Al Poindexter & River Rise plays at 11:45 a.m. and Adam Sams plays at 2:30 p.m. on June 9 at the weekly arts market, held under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, downtown. 554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com SLICKWATER The crowd-pleasing local band plays at 6 p.m. on June 9 at Billy’s Boathouse Grill, 2321 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach.

241-9771.

SMILE EMPTY SOUL, 3 PILL MORNING, DAY OF VENGEANCE, IONIA, LIT UP and BECOMING MACHINE

FRIDAY JUNE 8

HERD OF WATTS MASTER RADICAL SATURDAY JUNE 9

Putt N Crawl afterparty feat.

The Great State SOMETHING DISTANT MONDAY JUNE 18

BOUNCING SOULS Reggae band Chillakaya Chilla plays on June 8 at 7 p.m. in the Courtyard at 200 First Street, Neptune Beach. 241-1026.

This evening of metal and hard rock kicks off at 7 p.m. on June 9 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

THE GREAT STATE and SOMETHING DISTANT Jam band The Great State plays at 8 p.m. on June 9 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8.

246-4273.

LITTLE MIKE & THE TORNADOES and THE R. MUTT BLUES BAND These blues rockers perform at 8 p.m. on June 9 at European Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $10. 399-1740.

BOOGIE FREAKS Local faves Boogie Freaks appear at 8:30 p.m. on June 9 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. 365-5555.

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

The Best Live Music in St. Augustine!

“Join us for Blues, Rock & Funk�

June 7, 8 & 9

The Committee June 10

Billy Buchanan

,JOH 4USFFU t 4U "VHVTUJOF t

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

Menzingers | Luther FRIDAY JUNE 22

BoBBy Lee RodgeRs SUNDAY JUNE 24

Sweetwater Brewery Presents

RAILROAD EARTH (2 sets) WEDNESDAY JUNE 27

THE DRAMA SUMMER A Heroes Fate

freebird New oRLeaNs susPeCts FRIDAY JUNE 29

SATURDAY JUNE 30

HEAVY PETTY Mon-

Men’s Night Out Beer Pong 7pm $1 Draft $5 Pitchers Free Pool ALL U CAN EAT CRABLEGS

(Tom PETTY TribuTE)

musA FArmAnd FRIDAY JULY 13

TREVOR HALL

Tues-

Texas Hold ’Em STARTS AT 7 P.M.

Anuhea | Justin Young

Wed-

Bar Bingo/Karaoke ALL U CAN EAT WINGS KIDS EAT FREE FROM 5 P.M. TO 9 P.M. HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT

JOHN CARVER BAND CD Release Party

Thurs-

DJ BG w/Cornhole Tournament Bass Tournament 2 FOR 1 DOMESTIC DRAFTS, WELLS AND HOUSE WINE

Fri-

Supernatural 9:30pm 1/2 PRICE APPS-FRI (BAR ONLY) 4-7PM DECK MUSIC 5-9 P.M.

Sat-

Supernatural 9:30pm DECK MUSIC 5-9P.M.

Sun-

Rezolution 4-8pm

SATURDAY JULY 14

THURSDAY JULY 19

ANDERS OSBORNE & GUESTS FRIDAY JULY 20

WHETHERMAN

Canary in a Coalmine, Antique Animals SATURDAY JULY 21

BADFISH (the SUBLIME tribute),

Scotty Don’t Full Service UPCOMING SHOWS

8-1: 8-4: 8-8: 8-10: 8-11: 8-17:

Zoogma/Sir Charles Formatta Neon Trees/Walk the Moon Less Than Jake U2 by UV Coming This Fall CD Release

June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 21

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

BLISTUR The lovable locals Blistur pop on stage at 9 p.m. on June 9 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Jacksonville.

645-5162.

THE 3 Jam band The 3 play at 9 p.m. on June 9 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

TOURN Rockers Tourn hit the stage at 10 p.m. on June 9 at Your Place Bar & Grill, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville.

221-9994.

GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE and THE CORBITT BROTHERS The in-demand local alt-bluegrass band and sibling roots rockers kick off the music at 10 p.m. on June 9 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. 247-6636.

BRING THE HEAT FESTIVAL: SILENCE, DARK SERMON, BLUNT TRAUMA, AFTER ME THE FLOOD, CHIVALRY, BEWARE THE NEVERENDING, SECOND THIEF, CONQUER, ORION, THE TERRIGEN MIST, ARISE FROM ASHES and others This daylong festival features 16 Northeast Florida bands playing metal and hardcore and all manner of rock-n-roll and kicks off at noon on June 10 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $10; $15 day of show. 223-9850.

GOLIATH FLORES Multi-instrumentalist Flores performs at 1 p.m. on June 10 at Three Layers Café, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

LOOKING FOR ALASKA and VOIDS The innovative rock music starts at 8 p.m. on June 10 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $12. 398-7496.

KONG! This metal band plays at 9 p.m. on June 10 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686.

LOUIS LEWIS and VELGATO An evening of indie rock delights starts at 8 p.m. on June 11 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $8. 398-7496.

UPCOMING CONCERTS TREVOR HALL June 13, Freebird Live LOST IN THE TREES and DAYTONA June 14, Underbelly STEPHEN SIMMONS June 14, European Street Café San Marco ROAD LESS TRAVELED June 14 & 28, Urban Flats Ponte Vedra Beach MAN MAN and RALEIGH MONCRIEF June 14, Café Eleven THE FAMILY STONE June 15, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ROSCOE CAINE June 15, Cliff’s Bar & Grill FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL June 15, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub MR. AL PETE CD RELEASE PARTY with JASON PLUS ONE, THE IGIVE, JUST WILL and DJ NOFAME June 15, The Phoenix Taproom SUMMER MORE THAN OTHER, LON & LIS WILLIAMSON, CHEAP AND EASY, ZACH TREMBLAY, SHAWN LIGHTFOOT and THE BRIGADE and THE COMMITTEE June 16, Riverside Arts Market CRASH THE SATELLITES June 16, The Phoenix Taproom ROD MacDONALD June 16, European Street Café Southside TOMMY ROE June 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SHATTERMAT, XGEEZER and SONS OF YOUNG June 17, Burro Bar JACKYL June 17, Brewster’s Pit BOUNCING SOULS, MEZINGERS and LUTHER June 18, Freebird Live ANDERS OSBORNE June 19, Freebird Live ENGLAND IN 1819, SHAWN LIGHTFOOT & THE BRIGADE and SHONI June 19, Burro Bar THE VOODOO FIX June 21, Brewster’s Pit ARS PHOENIX, OS OVNI and NATIONAL DAIRY June 21, Burro Bar BEN PRESTAGE June 21 & 22, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub AMI DANG June 21, The Present Moment Café SPANKY THE BAND June 22 & 23, Cliff’s Bar & Grill LONG MILES June 22, 1904 Bar ILCASOVELLE, ROBBIE HAZEN, HOOBIEU with JACOB CREEL June 23, Riverside Arts Market PORTER, ELDER and HOLLOW LEG June 23, Burro Bar SLICKWATER June 23, Billy’s Boathouse Grill RAILROAD EARTH June 24, Freebird Live

JEREMIAH AKIN June 25, Burro Bar ERIC JOHNSON June 27, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TECH N9NE and MACHINE GUN KELLY June 28, Plush IVARDENSPHERE June 28, Brewster’s Pit THE RIDE June 29 & 30, Cliff’s Bar & Grill RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STARR BAND June 29, St. Augustine Amphitheatre COREY SMITH June 29, Mavericks BLUEMINGRASS, ROAD LESS TRAVELED and HOKU-LOA POLYNESIAN DANCE June 30, Riverside Arts Market SLICK RICK June 30, Skyline Sports Bar FREEDOM FESTIVAL: MOLLY HATCHET, J. COLLINS BAND and NAVY BAND SOUTHEAST June 30, Orange Park Mall RITTZ, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY G’Z, MR. LOW, O.S.M.G., LIL ROACH, BENJI P. and SHORTSTAKK June 30, The Phoenix Taproom CHROMA July 6, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub POTLUCK and KUNG FU VAMPIRE July 6, Brewster’s Pit DANIEL LEVI GOANS July 8, Burro Bar THOSE DARLINS July 8, Jack Rabbits ABK, DJ CLAY July 13, Brewster’s Pit FRESH MUSIC FESTIVAL July 13, Veterans Memorial Arena 311, SLIGHTLY STOOPID and THE AGGROLITES July 18, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BADFISH (Sublime Tribute) July 21, Freebird Live DAMON FOWLER July 21, Mojo Kitchen THE DUKES OF SEPTEMBER RHYTHM REVUE (DONALD FAGEN, MICHAEL McDONALD and BOZ SCAGGS) July 27, St. Augustine Amphitheatre YES and PROCOL HARUM July 28, St. Augustine Amphitheatre KINGS OF HELL July 28, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub LITTLE FEAT July 31, The Florida Theatre POWERBALL, THE PINZ and SHATTERMAT Aug. 4, Burro Bar AARON NEVILLE Aug. 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JASON ALDEAN, LUKE BRYAN and RACHEL FARLEY Aug. 9, Veterans Memorial Arena REBELUTION, THE EXPENDABLES and PASSAFIRE Aug. 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE GRASCALS Aug. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DEAD PREZ Aug. 24, 1904 Bar TAMMERLIN Aug. 25, European Street Café Southside SUBLIME WITH ROME Aug. 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre TRAIN and MAT KEARNEY Sept. 6, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BUILT TO SPILL, HELVETIA and SISTER CRAYON Sept. 9, Jack Rabbits CITIZEN COPE Sept. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall IAN ANDERSON (of Jethro Tull) Sept. 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DARRYL WORLEY, DAVID LEE MURPHY and BO BICE Sept. 22, Thrasher-Horne Center KEIKO MATSUI Sept. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE WOBBLY TOMS Oct. 19, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub ARTURO SANDOVAL Oct. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall EDDIE VEDDER Nov. 24 & 25, T-U Center

• CLUBS • AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH BEECH STREET GRILL, 801 Beech, 277-3662 John Springer every Fri. & Sat., every other Thur. Barry Randolph every Sun. CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard at 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., at 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 The 3 at 9 p.m. on June 9. Ghost Light Road and The Owsley Brothers at 9 p.m. on June 10. DJs J.G. World & Jim spin actual vinyl at 8 p.m. every Tue. for Working Class Stiffs GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll at 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band at 8:30 p.m. every Thur., Fri. & Sat. THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELD’S, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 BSP Unplugged every Tue. & Sun. Wes Cobb every Wed. DJ Heavy Hess, Hupp & Rob every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Miguel Alvarez in Sheffield’s every Fri. DJ Heavy Hess every Sat. Cason every Mon. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross from 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Live music every night THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Live music Tue.-Sun. DJ Roc at 5 p.m. every Wed.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY AJ’S BAR & GRILLE, 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060

22 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

AVONDALE, ORTEGA BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Duet every Wed. Bush Doctors every first Fri. & Sat. Live jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJs SuZi-Rok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke with Dave Thrash every Wed. DJ 151 spins hip hop, R&B, old-school every Thur. DJ Catharsis spins lounge beats every first & fourth Sat. Patrick Evan & CoAlition Industry Sun. MUDVILLE GRILLE, 1301 Monument Rd., 722-0008 Live music every Sun. from 2-6 p.m.

TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

The Riverside Arts Market features Ace Winn at 10:30 a.m., Al Poindexter & River Rise (pictured) at 11:45 a.m. and Adam Sams at 2:30 on June 9, held under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, downtown.

554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com DJ Sheryl every Thur., Fri. & Sat. DJ Mike every Tue. & Wed. Karaoke every Thur.

MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. PLUSH, RAIN, LAVA, 845 University Blvd. N., 745-1845 DJ Massive spins top 40 in Rain every Wed., DJs spin Latin every Fri. STARBUCKS, 9301 Atlantic Blvd., 724-4554 Open mic with Starbucks Trio from 8-11 p.m. every other Fri.

Wednesday Richard Smith Thursday Bread & Butter Friday & Saturday Paul Lundgren Sunday The Storytellers

TONINO’S TRATTORIA, 7001 Merrill Rd., 743-3848 Alaina Colding every Thur. W. Harvey Williams at 6 p.m. every Fri. Signature String Quartet every Sat. VIP LOUNGE, 7707 Arlington Expressway, 619-8198 Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Wed. & Fri. Reggae every Thur. A DJ spins Old School every Sat. A DJ spins every Sun.

THE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins house every Fri. DJs Adrian Sky, Alberto Diaz & Chris Zachrich spin dance every Tue. DJ Michael Stumbaugh spins every Sat. GATOR’S DOCKSIDE, 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500 Comfort Zone Band at 9 p.m. every Fri. MY PLACE BAR-N-GRILL, 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 and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.

BEACHES

(All clubs and venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)

ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER, 716 Ocean Blvd.,

FIONN

Atlantic Blvd. at the Ocean "UMBOUJD #FBDI t June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 23

Atlantic Beach, 610-7461 Songwriter Night on June 10.

Acoustic Night on June 17 BEACHES TOWN CENTER COURTYARD, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-1026 Chillakaya Chilla from 7-10 p.m. on June 8 BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings island music every Fri.-Sun. BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 David Pooler from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on June 6.

Incognito at 5:30 p.m. on June 7. Ghost Radio at 6 p.m. on June 8. Slickwater at 5:30 p.m. on June 9. Mango Fever from noon-4 p.m., Ghost Radio from 4:45-8:45 p.m. on June 10 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. CRAB CAKE FACTORY, 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza, 247-9880 Live jazz with Pierre & Co. every Wed. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 John Thomas Jazz Group at 6 p.m. on June 5. Exit Band at 9 p.m. on June 8. Red Afternoon at 6:30 p.m., Karaoke at 10 p.m. on June 9. Don Miniard at 3 p.m., Michael Funge at 6:30 p.m. on June 10. Sho Nuff on June 12 DICK’S WINGS, 311 N. Third St., Ste. 107, 853-5004 Big Jeff at 8 p.m. every Thur. Live music at 9 p.m. every Sat. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Gaza Strip Club on June 7. Live music every Thur.

FIONN MacCOOL’S, 333 N. First St., 242-9499 Live music every weekend FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Spade McQuade & the Allstars at 9 p.m. on June 8 & 9. Songwriters Nite every Tues. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Charlie Walker every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Master Radical at 8 p.m. on June 8. The Great State and Something Distant at 8 p.m. on June 9. Trevor Hall on June 13 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach,

372-0943 Brady Reich at 8 p.m. on June 6 & 13. Jimmy Solari on June 7. Randy Jagers on June 8. John Austill on June 9. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Live music at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Out of Hand at 10 p.m. on June 8 & 9. Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Grandpa’s Cough Medicine every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Wits End every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Live music at 3 p.m. every Sun. Open mic at 5 p.m. every Wed. DJ Jason hosts Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Ryan Crary on June 6 & 10. Be Easy at 8 p.m. on June 7. Late Nite Transfer at 9 p.m. on June 8. Brown Bag Special on June 9. Live music every Wed.-Sun. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger at 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine and The Corbitt Brothers at 10 p.m. on June 9 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb at 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams spins dance & for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar spins dance music at 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Billy Bowers from 6-10 p.m. on June 5. Reggae on the deck every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sun. Live music every third Wed. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music every Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Live music every weekend THE PIER CANTINA & SANDBAR, 445 Eighth Ave. N., 246-6454 Darren Corlew and Johnny Flood at 7 p.m. every Thur. DJ Infader every Fri. Nate Holley every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Richard Smith on June 6. Bread & Butter on June 7. Paul Lundgren on June 8 & 9. The Storytellers on June 10 RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Billy & Trevor on June 6. Tangle Box on June 7.

Billy Buchanan & Free Avenue on June 8 & 9. Hard To Handle on June 10. Live music every Tue.-Sun. TIDES BEACH BAR, Hampton Inn, 1515 First St. N., 241-2311 Live music every Thur. & Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN 1904 BAR, 19 Ocean St., 356-0213 The Great State, 8-Track Sweethearts and Lucky Costello at 9 p.m. on June 6 BURRO BAR, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 Celeritas and Milo at 8 p.m. on June 5. Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun on June 6. The Owsley Brothers at 9 p.m. on June 7. Kong! at 9 p.m. on June 10. DJ Tin Man spins reggae & dub every Tue. DJ SuZi-Rok spins every Thur. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun. CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Jazz at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m. every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri. DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Live music every weekend DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones spins every Wed. DJ Scandalous spins every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Braxton Adamson from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 6. JK Wayne from 8 p.m.-mid. on June 7. Braxton Adamson from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Chuck Nash Band at 9 p.m. on June 8. Bread & Butter from 9 p.m.1 a.m. on June 9. Live music every weekend THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Lakeshore Middle School Band on June 5.

EcoLatino from 5-9 p.m. on June 6. Spanky from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. on June 8. Stevie Fingers from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. on June 9 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Vinn spins top 40 for ladies nite every Thur. Ritmo y Sabor every Fiesta Fri. BayStreet mega party with DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Corey Smith on June 29. Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. Saddle Up every Sat. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night from 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. THE PEARL, 1101 N. Main St., 791-4499 DJs Tom P. & Ian S. spin ’80s & indie dance every Fri. DJ Ricky spins indie rock, hip hop & electro every Sat.

24 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

THE PHOENIX TAPROOM, 325 W. Forsyth St., 798-8222 Live music most weekends ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Wits End at 8 p.m. on June 7. Rebecca Day at 9 p.m. on June 8. Jason Ivey on June 9. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins for ladies’ nite every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 406 Old Hard Rd., Ste. 106, 213-7779 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Karaoke on June 6. DJ BG on June 7. Supernatural at 9:30 p.m. on June 8 & 9. Reggae with Rezolution at 4 p.m. on June 10.

Deck music at 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.

INTRACOASTAL WEST BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Our Last Night and Crown the Empire at 7 p.m. on June 8.

Smile Empty Soul, 3 Pill Morning, Day of Vengeance, Ionia, Lit Up and Becoming Machine at 7 p.m. on June 9. Bring The Heat Festival with Silence, Dark Sermon, Blunt Trauma, After Me The Flood, Chivalry, Beware The Neverending, Second Thief, Conquer, Orion, The Terrigen Mist, Arise From Ashes and others at noon on June 10 BREWSTER’S PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Open mic every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Randal & live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. A DJ spins every Mon. BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Sat. and Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Evicted at 9 p.m. on June 8. Blistur at 9 p.m. on June 9.

Karaoke every Thur. & Sun. Live music every Tue. & Wed. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Live music every Fri. YOUR PLACE BAR & GRILL, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., 221-9994 Tourn at 10 p.m. on June 9

JULINGTON CREEK, NW ST. JOHNS SHANNON’S IRISH PUB, 111 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-9670 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

MANDARIN AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with John O’Connor from 7-10 p.m. every Wed. Cafe Groove Duo, Jay Terry & John O’Connor, from 8-11 p.m. every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337

Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat. THE NEW ORLEANS CAFE, 12760 San Jose Blvd., 880-5155 Live music at 6 p.m. Tue. & Wed., Fri.-Sun. Open mic with Biker Bob at 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Reggae with Les B. Fine at 1 p.m. every Sat. & Sun. Creekside Songwriters Showcase at 7 p.m. last Wed. every month RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing, 262-4030 Karaoke at 7 p.m. every Sun. SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri. SUNBURST STUDIOS, 12641 San Jose Blvd., 485-0946 Open mic with My Friendz Band at 8:30 p.m. every Mon. Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. with DJ Tom Turner every Tue.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG BLACK HORSE WINERY, 420 Kingsley Ave., 644-8480 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., from 2-6 p.m. every Sun. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. CRACKERS LOUNGE, 1282 Blanding Blvd., 272-4620 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PARK AVENUE BILLIARDS, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Random Act from 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Mon. Bike Nite THE REDZONE, 2223 C.R. 220 S., 264-3322 DJs Los and David D for Back to the ’80s from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. on June 9 THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Live music every Thur.-Sat. DJ Jason every Tue. DJ Israel every Wed.

PALATKA DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Local talent every Wed. Karaoke every Thur.

Country music showcase every Fri. Blues jam every Sun.

PONTE VEDRA ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Brian Rogers at 8 p.m. on June 6. Billy Buchanan at 8 p.m. on June 7. Indigo Blue Jazz Band on June 8. D-Lo Thompson on June 9. Bryan Ripper on June 13. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly from 6-10 p.m. every Mon. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Live music every Thur.-Sun. URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Road Less Traveled from 7-10 p.m. on June 14. Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker at 6 p.m. every Wed.

Blues band Little Mike & the Tornadoes (pictured) play with The R. Mutt Blues Band on June 9 at 8 p.m. at European Street Café, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. The NYC-bred band has backed such blues greats as Walter Horton, Otis Rush, Bo Diddley, Lightning Hopkins and Big Mama Mae Thornton.

Tickets are $10. 399-1740.

997-9850 Harry & Sally from 7-9 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. every Sat. with Gimme the Mike DJs ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Domenic Patruno at 8 p.m. on June 6. Bryan Ripper on June 7. Bill & Dave on June 8. Brady Reich on June 9. Live music every Wed.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Captain Redbeard & Stinky E on June 6. Charlie Walker at 8 p.m. on June 7. Brown Bag Special on June 8.

Brian Ernst on June 9. Open mic every Sun. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Pkwy.

N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music at 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music from 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur. and 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 Dave Matthews Tribute Band for Alive After Five on June 8. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Cowford County Band on June 8. ’80s night with Pop Muzik on June 9. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Wed.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

California heavy hitters Smile Empty Soul (pictured) play along with 3 Pill Morning, Day of Vengeance, Ionia, Lit Up and Becoming Machine on June 9 at 7 p.m. at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE FLA RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, 243 S. Edgewood Ave. DJ DreOne spins every Wed. for open mic nite HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron at 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie at every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic at 8 p.m. every Wed. KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Garret Harbinson, Andy Jacobs, Alan Willis and Alexis Rhode on June 8. Out of the Invisible, Artilect, Thought of Redemption and Shaniah McGlaughlin at 7:30 p.m. on June 9 YESTERDAYS SOCIAL CLUB, 3638 Park St., 387-0502 Rotating DJs spin for Pro Bono electronic music party from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sun.

ST. AUGUSTINE, ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 The Committee Lite on June 7. The Committee on June 8 & 9. Billy Buchanan on June 10 AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Fermin Spanish guitar from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Open mic with Smokin’ Joe on June 5. The Dewars at 6:30 p.m. on June 6. Michael Jordan at 8:30 p.m. on June 8. TJ Ward on June 9. Colton McKenna at 2 p.m. on June 10 BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, 48 Spanish St., 547-2023 Live music Fri. & Sat. THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on June 8 CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Man Man at 8 p.m. on June 14 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 String Sessions at 7 p.m. on June 8. Mojo Roux at 7 p.m. on June 9. Vinny Jacobs at 2 p.m. on June 10 CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. FLORIDA CRACKER CAFE, 81 St. George St., 829-0397 Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. Ty Cowell at 5:30 p.m. every Sun. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers at 6 p.m. on June 6. Live music every Fri. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery at 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB, 6460 U.S. 1, 823-9787 Ty Cowell from 6-9 p.m. every Thur.

KOZMIC BLUZ PIZZA CAFE & ALE, 48 Spanish St.,

825-4805 Live music every Fri., Sat. & Sun. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam nite with house band at 8 p.m. every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. of the month 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 from noon-4 p.m. every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth at 11 a.m. every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Grant Peeples at 9:30 p.m. on June 8 & 9. Colton McKenna at 1 p.m. on June 10. Vinny Jacobs every Tue. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Colton McKenna at 9 p.m. every Thur. Will Pearsall at 9 p.m. every Mon. NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Rubrics, Burning Bridges, Noah Eagle, The Resonants and Four Word Letter on June 6 SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lil Blaze & DJ Alex are in for Karaoke every Mon. SIRENS, 113 Anastasia Blvd., 460-2641 Live music every Fri. DJs spin every Sat. Live music from 3-6 p.m. every Biker Sunday SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE, 21 Hypolita St., 819-5637 Live music every Fri.-Sun. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger from 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Those Guys at 9 p.m. on June 8 & 9. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth at 1 p.m., Mark Hart at 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin at 1 p.m., Wade at 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas at 9 p.m.

Sun.-Thur.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music every Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Clarence Wears every Tue. Selwyn Toby every Wed. Barry O at 4 p.m., Laree App at 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Laree App at 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby at 8 p.m. every Fri. Barry O at 4 p.m., Laree App at 8 p.m. every Sat. Selwyn Toby at 4 p.m., Laree App at 7:30 p.m. every Sun. Clarence Wears at 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby at 7:30 p.m. every Mon. Caribbean music on the patio nightly BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music from 5-7 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120,

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 JB Scott & the Swingin’ Allstars at 8 p.m. on June 7. Jazz every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band from 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Civilian, Rickolus and The GodDamn Hustle at 7 p.m. on June 6.

Looking For Alaska and Voids at 8 p.m. on June 10. Louis Lewis and Velgato at 8 p.m. on June 11 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 at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula at 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom at 10:30 p.m. every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin underground dance at 9 p.m. every Wed. DJ Hal spins for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Thur. Mitch Kuhman & Friends of Blake at 6 p.m. every other Fri. DJs Rogue and Mickey Shadow spin every Factory Sat.

SOUTHSIDE BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic with The Foxes from 7-11 p.m. every Tue. & with George every Thur. Live music every Fri. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Little Mike & the Tornadoes and The R. Mutt Blues Band at 7 p.m. on June 9 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 DJ Jeff Bell at 7 p.m. on June 5 & 12. DJ 007 Vic Jones at 8:30 p.m. on June 7. Latin Cnergy on June 8. Boogie Freaks at 8:30 p.m., VJ Josh Frazetta at 11:30 p.m. on June 9

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE BLUE DINER CAFE, 5868 Norwood Ave., 766-7774 Jazz from 7-9 p.m. every first Thur.

BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., Ste. 7, 647-7798 Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. Open mic every Wed. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Open mic with Al Poindexter on June 7. Doug Vanderlaan on June 8. Lauren Fincham on June 9. Goliath Flores at 1 p.m. on June 10 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music every Sat. To get your band listed, send the vitals — band name, time, date, venue location, with street address, city, admission price and contact number — to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com.

Deadline: 4 p.m. Tue. for next week’s issue.

June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 25

Walter Coker

M

26 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

y mom didn’t want me to have paints because she knew I’d just make a mess,” laughs artist Eric Gillyard, standing in his studio — actually, the dining room of a Tudor-style Avondale home. “So I guess you could say I was originally more of an illustrator.”

A Jacksonville native, the heavily tattooed 37-year-old Gillyard lives in a house on a quiet cul-de-sac that he shares with his “other half,” Kelly, and the couple’s six-month-old daughter. The domestic setup is more of a house-sitting deal, but the three have made the arrangement work.

“Fortunately, I love working at my house,” he says, rearranging stacks of framed and unframed pieces of his phantasmagoric work.

“If I think about going to a studio, I’m thinking about going to work, you know?”

Not that Gillyard lacks a work ethic.

In addition to a full time job and family obligations, he’s preparing for his second show with fellow artist Crystal Floyd, “Dark Nature,” set to open at CoRK Arts District on June 9.

Gillyard’s creative roots are, in fact, based more in his family’s blue-collar background than any academic training. His father was an old-school billboard painter who worked for companies like Nagle; his grandmother once painted murals for churches in St. Petersburg. A selfprofessed skate rat, Gillyard attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in the early ’90s, and he says his artistic sensibility is “strongly rooted” in the ideas he first encountered in the world of skate art.

His collages are both surreal and familiar, fusing everything from wild animals, ’50s Americana and oblivious children into panoramas over mountainous vistas and

other recognizable tableaux. He also creates assemblages that lean toward the world of arcane curios, with dioramas populated by mossy creatures trapped under glass domes, seemingly intent on escape. Taken together, his work is a compelling commentary on innocence, nature, disintegration and the blunt arc of biology.

R

oughly three years after graduating from DASoTA, Gillyard was offered a partial scholarship to Atlanta College of Art. His formal education, however, was short and sweet: “I went to the school for a total of three days,” before balking at the $7,000 per-semester cost. “I was sitting at the school cafeteria and remember thinking ‘Jesus, this is a lot of money!’ If I was going to school to be a doctor, I could justify

working day jobs. He also played drums with the post-punk band African Greys, a moderately successful outfit that performed in clubs like the Echo Lounge and Drunken Unicorn, and he was eventually featured on compilations with bands like Health, Channels 3x4 and Mika Miko.

Gillyard’s identification with the underground music scene is as much a part of his DIY style as his economical use of materials. It’s also tacit inspiration. When asked about the influences of other collage artists, Gillyard is noncommittal. In the early 20th century, Max Ernst created the legendary collage anarchy of 1934’s “Une Semaine de Bonté” (translated as “A Week of Kindness”), 182 meticulously juxtaposed images, like Victorian-era women being courted by weird

Gillyard’s collages, both surreal and familiar, make for compelling commentary on innocence, nature, disintegration and the blunt arc of biology. going into that kind of debt. But I really couldn’t rationalize doing that for something I was going to do whether or not I was sitting in a classroom — which was to make art.”

Having put off until the last possible moment signing up for school loans, Gillyard chose to forgo them altogether. “I had kind of had this realization that it was an incredibly bad decision to stay and take on that much debt,” he says. “So I left.”

Though he walked away from art school, Gillyard ultimately spent a decade in the Atlanta area, honing his artistic vision while

© 2012

FolioWeekly

devils or menacing Bosch-like beasts. Fifty years later, artist Winston Smith pushed the flier art of the hardcore punk rock scene into aggressive cut-and-paste visual assaults, such as his iconic “Dollar Christ” cover for the Dead Kennedys’ album, “In God We Trust, Inc.” But Gillyard cites as closer inspiration bands like Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh for his own homemade and organically DIY vibe and vision.

“You know those early [Dinosaur/Sebadoh member] Lou Barlow ‘Sentridoh’ tapes? There is so much magic there. I try to make art with that kind of integrity and rawness.”

FEEL LIKE VENTING,

ELUCIDATING, OR JUST

WEIGHING IN?

Gillyard pieces like “Twilight Terror” combine disparate elements into narratives that can be at times playful or even frightening.

Folio Weekly welcomes

Backpage Editorials on topics ranging from education, crime, mental illness and substance abuse to personal and political experiences of every stripe. protected this is a copyright

Advertising pro

Submissions should be 1,200 to 1,400 length and topics of local interest words in length, representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: take precendence.

For questions, please call your advertising FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 promise of benefit That hissed-out free-for-all of the early ’90s lo-fi music scene, combined his experiences in the slam pits of Atlanta, ultimately gave Gillyard the confidence to push forward with his own ideas of art. Curiously, while in Georgia, he worked primarily in creating threedimensional assemblages, essentially making stacked collages that eventually were redirected toward a flat surface. Ever the pragmatist, his decision was based on the blunt realities faced by most artists. “I’d be renting these places that didn’t have A/C or heat and were basically one room. So I realized that I just didn’t have space for all of these works that were kind of based on physicality and taking up even more space.”

“I had kind of had this realization that it was an incredibly bad decision to stay and take on that much debt,” Gillyard says of art school. “So I left.”

Today, Gillyard is meticulous about his work, culling images from old ’50s and ’60s periodicals and then carefully transporting them by hand into dreamy, occult-damaged dreamscapes. “I try to stay true to raw materials,” he explains, pointing to stacks of works-in-progress and a worktable covered in X-Acto knives, rulers and the ever-present jar of latex adhesive. Gillyard’s self-discipline is tested with hours spent cutting, examining and endlessly rearranging pieces into a finely honed visual edit — an attempt at capturing his dreams inside antique picture frames.

“I have to wear glasses when I work,” he laughs, “because at some point into hours of doing this, everything just blurs.”

sUpport

060512

Get your word out! Email your Backpage

to Editor by Anneed Schindler at Produced Checked by Ask for Actionsubmissions themail@folioweekly.com

One time, Gillyard tried to use the digital copying technology that helps many artists translate visions into a two-dimensional surface, but the effect wasn’t the same. “I’ve tried to reproduce them and it doesn’t work.”

Besides, Gillyard says, finding an easier way to accomplish the effect isn’t exactly the point.

The act of creation is often as much about the “quest” for source images as the final product.

E

ric Gillyard returned to Northeast Florida six years ago and began working a series of day jobs like waiting tables, eventually becoming a manager at Avondale’s popular eatery The Fox Restaurant, where he still works. Upon returning to Jacksonville, he committed to his decision to focus more on collages rather than bulky assemblages, becoming increasingly prolific with each razor cut and paste-up. A cursory glance at his dining-room-turned-visual-laboratory showcases works that are imbued with fantastic fables of the impossible now revealed, carefully rendered scenarios that, until only recently, were secret worlds only Gillyard could access. “I want to create a narrative that’s questionable. It’s not a fixed thing.”

That deliberate ambiguity is enhanced by Gillyard’s decision to use mostly old painting reproductions of natural landscapes for his backgrounds. The viewer is initially disarmed by the familiar scenery — idyllic forests, austere mountain ranges — then forced to interact with the at-times aggressively surreal tone of what’s happening in the foreground.

In one piece, a young girl in a gingham dress stands on a bed that has begun combusting into flame. In another, a blackbird dive-bombs a girl wreathed in black tentacles and wearing an owl mask over her face. In one particularly resonant piece, a nuclear age-era man and woman are merged into a single chimerical figure, their conjoined form bending at the hips as they both smile happily at small winged creatures.

pro

June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 27

Sale

28 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

Some of Gillyard’s art is infused with personal motifs, such as the tribute to a thenpregnant Kelly, “Fruitful Love,” a piece replete with fertility signifiers like children and the Tree of Life.

But his mastery comes in finding a way to make his work seem sensible, as if the otherwise random figures seem to have always existed in this bizarre agreement.

“I’m constantly thinking of images. I will be driving to work and by the time I get there, I’ve somehow rearranged half of what I saw on the way there into some weird composition,” he laughs. Folio Weekly readers may be most familiar with Gillyard’s work in two covers he designed, both Bite By Bite issues from (Aug. 10, 2010 and March 22, 2011).

The show “Dark Nature” at CoRK Arts District features recent work by Gillyard and Crystal Floyd, his co-conspirator of the esoteric and organically strange. The show aims to shed light on Gillyard’s and Floyd’s shared beliefs about the role that the natural word has in our lives, and the darkness that sometimes lingers around the edges of being.

Gillyard is quick to acknowledge that “Dark Nature” is undeniably the brainchild of Floyd, who pushed Gillyard to join forces with her for the upcoming show.

“Our imagery just really compliments each other,” he says of Floyd, whose work navigates the same beautifully morbid realms that Gillyard seems to inhabit.

“I had originally seen Eric’s work at a show in St. Augustine,” Floyd tells Folio Weekly, “and I asked him, ‘How in the hell do you live here and I have never seen your work?’ ” Gillyard and Floyd were featured together in a show at Vault Gallery in July 2011, and more than one person at the opening reception asked the pair why they’d never worked together, especially since they both seemed to be enchanted with similar visual narratives.

After Floyd secured a studio space last August

Most pieces use familiar natural landscapes as launching pads for Gillyard’s unique visions.

at CoRK, she decided to reserve a month-long slot to feature a show in the vast Riverside artists’ co-op space.

“Dark Nature” will feature roughly 20 pieces by each artist ranging from collages to assemblages, each work riffing on transformation, degeneration and loss. “I see all of my work as these personal shrines to nature,” says Floyd, describing her pieces as seeming to address recurring themes about the cycles of decay. Gillyard feels an affinity with Floyd, calling her a “kindred spirit,” yet feels like his work brings a “dream factor” to the exhibit.

Indeed, Eric Gillyard’s pieces defy reality, like snapshots taken in some parallel universe.

“When I was going to Douglas Anderson, one of my teachers was Gretchen Ebersol, and something she just ingrained in me was the concept of balance, unity, rhythm and proportion,” says Gillyard, reciting a mantra he admits to using in his former life as rock drummer and his current gig as artist/dad. “It’s funny how I still fall back on these really old ideas that still seem to work.”

Dan Brown dbrown@folioweekly.com

The opening reception for the exhibit “Dark Nature: Eric Gillyard and Crystal Floyd” is held on Saturday, June 9 from 6-10 p.m. at CoRK Arts District, 2689 Rosselle St., Jacksonville.

Orsay and Bold City Brewery provide food and drink. darknatureartshow.tumblr.com

Walter Coker

Collage Education: Gillyard, who spent a total of three days in art school, is a primarily self-taught artist and uses the former dining room of his house as a studio.

June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 29

PERFORMANCE

THE WIZARD OF OZ Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents its theatrical adaptation of Frank L. Baum’s classic fantasy about Dorothy, Toto, a few magical friends, the Wicked Witch and one sharp pair of red shoes, at 7:30 p.m. on June 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12, at 1:15 p.m. on June 9 and at 2 p.m. on June 10 at 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. The show is staged through July 22 with evening and matinee performances.

Tickets range from $42-$49. 641-1212.

TROJAN WOMEN Players by the Sea presents Euripides’ classic Greek drama about the aftermath of war and those left behind at 8 p.m. on June 8 and 9 at 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. The play is staged through June 23 with evening and matinee performances. Tickets are $20; $17 for seniors, military and students. 249-0289.

CAROUSEL Orange Park Community Theatre presents Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical about the lives and loves of folks in 19th-century small-town Maine at 8 p.m. on June 8 and 9 and at 3 p.m. on June 10 at 2900 Moody Avenue, Orange Park. The show runs through June 28 with evening and matinee performances. Tickets are $20. 276-2599.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Robert Harling’s comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Louisiana women is staged at 8 p.m. on June 7, 8 and 9 at Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach. The production runs through June 23 with evening and matinee performances. Tickets are $20; $10 for students. 261-6749.

HOT MIKADO Theatre Jacksonville presents this musical comedy, a humorous send-up of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado,” at 8 p.m. on June 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. on June 10 at 2032 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. The musical comedy is also staged through June 23 with evening and matinee performances. Ticket prices are $25 on Fri. and Sat.; $20 for seniors, military, students on Thur. and Sun. 396-4425.

BINGO THE WINNING MUSICAL The audience gets to play along as they follow the adventures of three women intent on getting to the bingo hall in this musical-comedy staged at 7:30 p.m. on June 7, 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. on June 10 at The Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25; $22 for seniors and $20 for military and students.

The play is staged through July 1 with evening and matinee performances. 825-1164.

PERFECTIONISTS AND PROCRASTINATORS ABET stages Jennifer Latka’s original comedy about two decidedly opposite sisters at 8 p.m. on June 9 and 2 p.m. on June 10 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

Tickets are $5. 249-7177.

MAD COWFORD IMPROV This local comedy troupe performs at 8:15 p.m. on June 8 and 9 and every Fri. and Sat. at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5. 860-5451.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

JAX CHILDREN’S CHORUS SEEKS HELP Jacksonville Children’s Chorus seeks a part-time coordinator for various programs and tasks related to the choir. A cover letter, résumé and three references can be sent to Darren Dailey, Artistic & Executive Director, Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, 225 E. Duval St., Jacksonville FL 32202 or email to ddailey@ jaxchildrenschorus.org. 353-1636.

PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP AT RAM Riverside Arts Market hosts a free printmaking workshop at 10:30 a.m. on June 9 at the market’s Hilltop Stage, located under the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. 554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com LECTURES IN FERNANDINA BEACH The Amelia Island Museum of History presents Ed Johnson, who discusses the history of smuggling, at noon on June 6 at 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach. Bring a lunch. Peter Mullen discusses Civil War-era medicine at 6 p.m. on June 8. Admission is $10 for non-members. 261-7378.

PLAYERS BY THE SEA SEEKS ACTORS PBTS seeks actors to fill roles for six men and six women (late teens to early 50s) for its production of “Sordid Lives,” a “black comedy about white trash.” Auditions are held at 11 a.m. on June 16 at 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. Actors should prepare for a cold reading from script. The show runs Aug. 24-Sept. 8.

249-0289.

ARCHAEOLOGIST TO TALK ON “DRAKE’S RAID” Archaeologist Carl Halbirt discusses “The Legacy of El Dragon: The 1586 Raid of Sir Francis Drake” at 7 p.m. on June 7 at St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St. Halbirt shares new archaeological evidence of the infamous attack that wiped out the 16th-century Spanish town, along with a presentation of artifacts that have been unearthed. The lecture is free, but reservations are required. 824-2310.

COLOR THEORY AND DESIGN WORKSHOP Helen Ashmead teaches this course in color theory for beginner and intermediate students from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 9 at Reddi-Arts 1037 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, for a fee of $95. 398-3161.

30 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

THEATRE SEEKS INSTRUCTORS Limelight Theatre seeks dance instructors for children, teens and adults, and vocal coaches, yoga instructors, aerobics instructors and acting coaches to fill its education calendar for summer and fall. For details, call 825-1164 ext. 16.

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

CULHANE’S JAZZ Pianist John Thomas and bassist Ernie Ealum perform at 6 p.m. on the first Tue. of every month, including June 5, at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595.

PIANO RECITAL AT MAIN LIBRARY Pianist Jost Van Dyke performs a concert featuring works by Chopin, Bach, Albéniz and Brahms at 2:30 p.m. on June 6 at the Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 630-2665.

JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALLSTARS Trumpeter Scott leads his Dixieland-style band at 8 p.m. on June 7 at European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10.

399-1740.

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents its grand finale concert, featuring violinists David Coucheron, Elissa Koljonen and Charles Rex, violist Roberto Diaz, cellist Christopher Rex and pianist Julie Coucheron, performing works by Vitale, Borodin and Chausson, at 7 p.m. on June 8 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Tickets are $40. 261-1779. aicmf.com CLASSICAL AT UNITARIAN Violinist Aron Mujumdar, cellist Joe Engel and harpsichordist Henson Markham perform Vivaldi’s “Violin Sonata in C Minor” at 10:45 a.m. on June 10 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. 725-8133.

JAZZ AT JAX BEACH The Jacksonville Beach Summer Jazz Concert Series features Band of Destiny at 5 p.m., Gerald Veasley at 6:15 p.m. and guitarist Jeff Golub at 7:30 p.m. on June 10 at Sea Walk Pavilion, 11 First St. N., Jax Beach. Bring a lawn chair and blanket. 247-6100.

JAZZ ON THE SOUTHSIDE The Jazzland Café features live music every Thur. from 6-9 p.m. and every Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at 1324 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. 249-1009.

JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Callendar and guitarist Taylor Roberts are featured at 7 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., Jacksonville. 388-9551.

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

262-0006.

JAZZ AT GENNARO’S Live jazz at 7:30 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at Gennaro’s Ristorante Italiano, 5472 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach. 491-1999.

JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Live jazz is featured nightly at Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine.

825-0502.

ART WALKS & FESTIVALS

FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The self-guided tour, themed “Mad About Art,” is held from 5-9 p.m. on June 6 in downtown Jacksonville, spanning a 15-block radius of galleries, museums, bars and eateries. 634-0303 ext. 230.

SECOND SATURDAY ARTRAGEOUS ART WALK The galleries of downtown Fernandina Beach are open from 5:30-8 p.m. on June 9 for this self-guided tour.

277-0717.

MID-WEEK MARKET Arts & crafts, local produce and live music are featured every Wed. from 3-6 p.m. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach. 247-5800.

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

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

Admission is free. 554-6865, or 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com NORTH BEACH ARTS MARKET The market features arts & crafts, produce, community services and kids’ activities from 3-7 p.m. every Sat. at North Beach Park, 3721 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach (where the wooden walkover crosses A1A).

910-8386.

MUSEUMS

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. The exhibit “The Election Collection” runs through June. The permanent collection includes artifacts from Nassau County’s Spanish Mission period.

While Folio Weekly is known as a source for news and opinion, we’re equally committed to celebrating visual artists of Northest Florida. So we’ve once again teamed up with the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens for the second Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibit, to be held Aug. 24-Dec. 2. The inaugural event, held at the museum in April 2009, featured 33 original works by 18 local artists chosen from more than 300 submissions. That opening night attracted an audience of 800 art lovers was celebrated for its broad representation of area artists (including the above photograph

by Leigh-Ann Sullivan). In anticipation of the August show, we are currently accepting digital images of original artworks (paintings, photographs, sculptures, mixed media) through June 10. Artists are invited to submit no more than three (3) pieces of work not to exceed 6' tall x 4' wide. Only digital images of the completed work of art, with artist information (email/mail/phone, along with title/dimensions/media/date for each piece), will be accepted as submissions. Submissions must be contained in a single email, which may not exceed 10 MB. Signed, hard copies or in-person deliveries will not be accepted. No exceptions. Questions about the exhibit and artist submissions can be sent to submissions@folioweekly.com.

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER 413 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657. The exhibit “Jean Ribault and the French in 16th Century Florida: Rare Engravings and Historic Maps from the Michael and Dr. Linda Fisher Collection,” is displayed through June 9.

CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. The exhibit “Philip and Mark Estlund: Born of the Sun” is on display through June 22.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. The exhibit “Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art” is on display through Sept. 16. “Richard Chamberlain: The Year of the Sheep” is displayed through July 8. “Beyond Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblock Prints and their influence on Western Art” runs through Aug. 9. “50 Forward: New Additions to the Permanent Collection” is on display through Aug. 15.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. Mary Atwood’s “First Coast Reflections” is on display through June 29. The permanent collection includes rare manuscripts. Open Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.3 p.m.; Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. The exhibit “ReFocus: Art of the 1970s” is displayed through Aug. 26. “Project Atrium: Mark Licari” runs through July 8.

RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555. An exhibit celebrating local African-American athletes and sports figures, “More Than a Game: AfricanAmerican Sports in Jacksonville, 1900-1975,” is currently on display. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun.

GALLERIES

233 WEST KING 233 W. King St., St. Augustine, 910-8925.

The exhibit “Infinite Compositions,” featuring recent works by Brittany Acocelli and Carolyn Porras, is featured through June.

ANCHOR BOUTIQUE 210 St. George St., Ste. C2, St. Augustine, 808-7078. Jewelry designers Deanna Ashley and Claire Summers Buck are the featured artists for June.

THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE GALLERY 31 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. The opening reception for an exhibit of the work of The Turning Arts Group is held from 5-9 p.m. on June 6.

THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. The group show “Toes and Hands” runs through June 28.

AVONDALE ARTWORKS 3568 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 384-8797. An exhibit of recent work by painter Susan Strock is on display through June.

BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, Jacksonville, 855-1181. “Spaces – a Collection of Photographs

by Dennis Ho” is on display through July 22.

CAMPUS GALLERY FSCJ North Campus, 4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville, 632-3310. Painter Arlen Tabor’s exhibit, “North Side Inspirations,” is on display through July 27.

CORK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Jacksonville. The opening reception for the exhibit “Dark Nature: Eric Gillyard and Crystal Floyd” is held from 6-10 p.m. on June 9. The show is on display through June.

THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. The exhibit “Paint & Stone,” featuring recent works by painter Marilyn Antra and sculptor Lurah Patrick, is on display through July 13.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. The 10th annual Sea Turtle Show is on display through June 18.

FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Jacksonville, 535-7252. The exhibit “Floridians,” featuring recent works by Mark Creegan, Lily Kuonen, Rachel Rossin and The Church of Holy Colors, is on display through June 15.

JAXPORT GALLERY 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, 357-3052. The “River Art Mentorship Exhibit,” featuring maritime-themed work by local middle school students, is on display through June 22.

P.A.ST.A FINE ARTS GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 824-0251. Pat Hitchcock presents an exhibit of horse paintings during June.

SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 E. White St., St. Augustine, 827-9997. Eclectic works by Steve Marrazzo are featured.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 553-6361.

Performances by ballet dancer Erin Leigh Mahoney and works by painter Tonsenia Yonn are featured from 5-9 p.m. on June 6.

SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838. An exhibit of recent work by Shaun Thurston is on display through July 31.

STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 292-9303. Glass artist Helen Cowart is the featured artist from 6-9 p.m. on June 6.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA GALLERY 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-2534. The exhibit “Passion to Abstraction – the Paintings of Dottie S. Dorion” is displayed through Aug. 3.

WHITE PEONY 216 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 819-9770.

This gallery boutique features a variety of handcrafted jewelry, wearable art and recycled/upcycled items.

For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To list your event, send info – time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print – to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email dbrown@folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Tues. for the next week’s issue. Events are included on a spaceavailable basis.

Hour of Power

THE AddISON ON AmElIA ISlANd

Mal Jones brings hip-hop back to the streets think Mal Jones is probably the epitome of hip hop — the truth and the essence,” raves the painter Overstreet Ducasse. “This guy literally creates a whole album, every session, from the top of his head. He deserves the ultimate respect.” Ducasse’s words reflect the general sentiment of the dozens and dozens who crowd the streets for Jones, DJ No Fame and the deeprooted crew they present each month as part of Lyricist Hour.

Since May 2011, the Lyricist Hour has been a central component of the First Wednesday ArtWalk in downtown Jacksonville, where Jones and company hold court at the corner of Adams and Main streets, right in front of Chomp Chomp and just a few yards from the front entrance of Burro Bar. The one-year anniversary show drew one of the strongest crowds ever, with the action spilling all over the block. “It’s just raw talent, raw energy,” says Ducasse, himself a fixture of the monthly event.

“I think Adams Street has the ArtWalk on lock!” Pretty much every local MC of note has worked that sidewalk at one time or another, and Jones is always looking for more.

The Lyricist Hour began as a podcast run by Mas Appeal (of Simple Complexity) a few years ago. He brought Jones in as co-host, working first from their homes, then broadcasting live from a clothing store downtown. After season three, the franchise was rebooted and held on the sidewalk. Crazy Dave’s Records is a sponsor of Lyricist Hour — crucially, Mal and No Fame don’t have to load all the sound gear, which gives them more time to do everything else.

Each Lyricist Hour has a particular theme; June’s theme is “Ladies First,” an estrogenic rhyme-fest spotlighting the steadily growing and surprisingly deep crop of female MCs in Northeast Florida. May’s theme was “The Proudest Parents”, a celebration of family values in the hip-hop community, an extension of a song Jones did with Batsauce last year.

(“The Proudest Dad Ever” went mini-viral, with over a thousand hits on YouTube: bit. ly/eyNZpb) And for Jones, it’s not a gimmick — it’s very real. His son Jabari is nine; his daughter Jamilla was born just two months ago. “My kids brought me back to hip hop,” he says, acknowledging a period of personal and professional challenges. “They are the reason I do what I do.”

Jones was born in Florida, but spent part of his youth in the “Boogie Down” Bronx, New York, where DJ Kool Herc helped pioneer hip hop in the summer of 1975. Upon moving to Jacksonville, Jones was quickly ingratiated into the city’s nascent hip-hop scene — a scene that, today, is one of the region’s dominant cultural forces. He began rapping in a group called East Unit in the mid-’90s, and then went solo at the turn of the century; he appeared on the legendary first Willie Evans Jr. album, “Underground Utilities.” “Before there was a hip-hop scene in Jacksonville, I was here doing the music,” Jones says. “It’s crazy now, because it’s such a different scene. … That’s how I’ve been able to do these shows — because it’s created out of love, and it’s a family thing.”

In addition to all this, Jones is responsible for one of the cooler Internet memes in circulation today. #FUGGUP is a meta-meme, a raucous repudiation of the repetitive nature of social media and our broader environment.

“It’s a shortened form of ‘Shut the f*ck up,’ ” he says. “It’s a cloister. It continues to unfold into the unknown. Any clichéd term or phrase or idiom, it fits right on to tell the person ‘Shut the f*ck up’. #FUGGUP is everything that could ever be in any group, any picture that can be Photoshopped, those six letters changes the way we look at life.” You can cop a full range of gear at Lyricist Hour events, including the epic Bofresco tees and, of course, #FUGGUP. Looking forward, Jones’ immediate wish is to extend the show hours beyond the close of ArtWalk, which would help keep people downtown even longer. Between working full-time at a glass company, raising a growing family and pushing to expand the Lyricist Hour’s profile, his time is full. But the long nights are worth it, and Jones has no plans to slow down anytime soon. “We haven’t had one issue, not one argument, not one sign of a need for security, because it’s all love,” he says of the monthly event. “Who wants to be the person who breaks that?”

Shelton Hull themail@folioweekly.com

Strong Language: MC Mal Jones hosts a monthly event of progressive hip hop during First Wednesday ArtWalk.

The Lyricist Hour is held during First Wednesday ArtWalk on Wednesday, June 6 from 5-9 p.m. in front of ICON Boutique, 108 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. thenerdysouth.com

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

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

THE FAIRBANKS HOUSE

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

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

THE ElIZABETH POINTE lOdGE AmElIA ISlANd The Pointe is situated on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Focusing upon individualized attention with a staff that wants to exceed your expectations, The Pointe offers a complimentary full breakfast, Wi-Fi, beach equipment, a morning newspaper and parking.

Room service and concierge assistance are available 24 hours. And it’s only a short bike ride to the historic seaport of Fernandina. Custom packages available.

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

AmElIA ISlANd WIllIAmS HOUSE

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

103 S. 9th Street • (904) 277-2328 www.williamshouse.com

HOYT HOUSE

Hoyt House Bed & Breakfast Inn, built in 1905, is an intimate, elegant and luxurious boutique hotel that will exceed your expectations with five-star amenities, top-shelf breakfast and exceptional customer service. We offer: • 10 En-Suite Guest Chambers • Located in the Historic District • 3-Course Gourmet Breakfast • English Tea Wed.-Sun. 12:30-3p.m. • Heated Pool & Spa • Amelia Lounge & Bar • Complimentary Bicycles • Complimentary Cocktail Hour • Secure off-street Parking • Weddings & Meetings Welcome

804 Atlantic Avenue • (904) 277-4300 www.hoythouse.com

Amelia Island is 13 miles of unspoiled beaches, quaint shops, antique treasures and superb dining in a 50-block historic district less than one hour north of Jacksonville.

June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 31

Sue this! The new traveling exhibit, A T. Rex Named Sue, from Chicago’s Field Museum, is on display through Sept.

23 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. It features a cast skeleton of the largest, most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered: 42 feet long, 12 feet tall and 3,500 pounds. The exhibit also includes a dig pit, video footage and free-standing interactive exhibits. 396-6674. themosh.org

EVENTS JACKSONVILLE FOODFIGHT The 22nd annual Foodfight is held at 6:30 p.m. on June 7 at EverBank Field’s Touchdown Club, 1 EverBank Field Drive, Jacksonville. More than 50 area restaurants are featured, along with live music and raffles. Proceeds benefit Second Harvest North Florida food bank. Advance tickets are $60; $100 VIP. 739-7074. jacksonvillefoodfight.org SIERRA CLUB Sierra Club, Northeast Group presents Alex Ojeda at 6:30 p.m. on June 11 at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 2001 University Blvd. W., Jacksonville. Ojeda discusses permaculture, growing food in a sustainable way, and having a minimal impact on the environment, and demonstrates compost-in-place techniques, vermiculture and compost teas, and plant varieties that fertilize where they are planted.

Admission is free. Bring your own cup to reduce waste in the landfill. 247-1876.

COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows include Laser Country at 7 p.m., Laser Magic at 8 p.m., Laseropolis at 9 p.m. and Laser Jimmy Buffet, Parrothead Party at 10 p.m. on June 8 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA The 22nd annual series continues with Bob & Joline’s Friends of Mine Band performing from 1-5 p.m. on June 7 at Plaza de la Constitución, downtown St. Augustine. Bring a chair or blanket. Concerts continue at 7 p.m. every Thur. through Labor Day. 824-1004.

MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Navy PRIDE Band from 7-9 p.m. on June 6 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare. 347-8007. staugbchcivicassoc.com FERNANDINA FARMERS MARKET Local farmers and business owners offer farm-direct fruits and vegetables, as well as a variety of organic products and specialty foods, gourmet baked goods and plants from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. at the corner of Centre and Seventh streets, Fernandina Beach. fernandinafarmersmarket.com

POLITICS, BUSINESS, ACTIVISM

underwritten by

32 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB Mike Buresh discusses the 2012 hurricane season at 11:30 a.m. on June 6 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is $20. For reservations, call 396-5559.

UNF SMALL BUSINESS CLASS Business Plan Basics is held from 6-8 p.m. on June 5 at Small Business Development Center at University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Jacksonville. The fee is $40. GSA Schedule is held from 9-11:30 a.m. on June 7; cost is $40.

620-2476. sbdc.unf.edu

JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets at 4 p.m. on June 21 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville.

630-7306.

BOOKS & WRITING

LEONARD PITTS JR. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. signs copies of his new novel, “Freeman,” at 7 p.m. on June 7 at The Bookmark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach. 241-9026.

WAREHOUSE BOOK SALE Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library hold a warehouse book sale from 4-7 p.m. on June 5 (a special sale for teachers), from 9 a.m.-noon on June 7 (special sale for senior citizens) and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on June 9 — $10 for a bag of books — at University Park Library, 3435 University Blvd.

N., Jacksonville. Proceeds from FJPL book sales are used to supplement the Library budget. jpl.coj.net UNDERGROUND RAILROAD “Florida’s Role in the Underground Railroad” is presented at 2 p.m. on June 9 at Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. 209-3730. sjcpls.org KEN BECKLEY Author Beckley discusses and signs copies of his new book, “Knuckleball: The Uncertainties of (a) Life,” with a Northeast Florida setting, from 1-3 p.m. on June 9 at Barnes & Noble, 10280 Midtown Parkway, St. Johns Town Center. kenbeckley.com

COMEDY

LYNNE KOPLITZ The Extreme Hypnosis Show with Rich Guzzi is at 8 p.m. on June 5. Allstars are on at 8 p.m. on June 6. Lynne Koplitz appears at 8 p.m. on June 7 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on June 8 and 9 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets are $15 and $18. 292-4242.

THREE LAYERS COFFEEHOUSE Brian Foley hosts various comedians from 7-8 p.m. every Sun. at Three Layers Coffeehouse, 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Julie Scoggins and Rosalind McCoy appear at 8:30 p.m. on June 8 and 9 at 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine.

Tickets are $8 and $12. 461-8843.

SQUARE ONE STANDUP Moses West and Herman Nazworth host standup and spoken word at 9 p.m. every Tue. at Square One, 1974 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. 306-9004.

UPCOMING

ST. AUGUSTINE MUSIC FESTIVAL June 21-23 & June 28-30, Cathedral Basilica, St. Augustine VOICEPLAY A CAPPELLA CONCERT July 3, World Golf Village

The Mustard Seed Cafe

Located inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials include local seafood, freerange chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches and soups are available — all prepared with Stephanie Christopher’s impeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi, or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. nassauhealthfoods.net 833 T.J. Courson Road 904-277-3141

Lulu’s at The Thompson House

Lulu’s owners, Brian and Melanie Grimley, offer an innovative lunch menu, including po’boys, salads and seafood “little plates” served in the gardens of the historic Thompson House. Dinner features fresh local seafood (Fernandina shrimp is the focus every Thursday), and nightly specials. An extensive wine list and beer are available. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations are recommended.

11 S. Seventh Street 904-432-8394

PLAE Restaurant & Lounge

Located in the Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation, PLAE serves bistro style cuisine. The full bar lounge at PLAE has become an instant classic, with artistic décor and live entertainment nightly.

Now you can PLAE during the day, too! Open for lunch Tue.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30p.m. Open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner daily; reservations accepted.

80 Amelia Village Cir. 904-277-2132

Moon River Pizza

Moon River Pizza treats customers like family.

Cooked in a brick oven, the pizza is custom-made by the slice (or, of course, by the pie). Set up like an Atlanta-style pizza joint, Moon River also offers an eclectic selection of wine and beers. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Dine in or take it with you.

925 S. 14th Street 904-321-3400

The Surf

Enjoy a casual beach atmosphere in the full-service restaurant, bar and huge oceanview deck. Extensive menu features delicious steaks, fresh seafood and nightly specials. Also featuring salads, wraps, burgers, seafood baskets and our famous all-you-can-eat wing specials (Wed. & Sun.). Take-out available. Open at 11 a.m. daily for lunch, dinner and late-night menu. Entertainment nightly and 29 TVs throughout.

3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-261-5711

Halftime Sports Bar and Grill

The place to be on the island for sports TV — NCAA, MLB, NFL and all your favorites. Starters feature pulled pork cheese fries and soon-to-be-famous wings.

The roster includes our famous All-star fish tacos, an impressive Angus burger and Gourmet quarter-pound hot dog. Try out our draft beer line-up of the best domestic and craft selections. Stop by, hang out & click halftimeameliaisland.com.

320 S. Eighth Street 904-321-0303

Cafe Karibo

Homemade sandwiches, salads and soups are served in a relaxed atmosphere in this charming building in the historic district. Delicious fresh fish specials and theme nights (Pad Thai and curry), plus vegetarian dishes, are also featured. Karibrew Brew Pub & Grub — the only one on the island — offers on-site beers and great burgers and sandwiches.

27 N. Third Street 904-277-5269

29 South Eats

This chic, neighborhood bistro has it all — great ambience, fantastic food, an extensive wine list and reasonable prices. The eclectic menu offers traditional world cuisine with a modern whimsical twist and Chef Scotty Schwartz won Best Chef in Folio Weekly’s 2007 Best of Jax readers poll. Open for lunch Tues.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for dinner 5:30-9:30 p.m. Mon.Thur., till 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Brunch is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. 29southrestaurant.com 29 S. Third Street 904-277-7919

Brett’s Waterway Café

Overlooking Fernandina Harbor Marina, Brett’s offers an upscale atmosphere with outstanding food. The extensive luncheon and dinner menus feature daily specials, fresh Florida seafood, chicken and aged beef. Cocktails, beer and wine. Casual resort wear. Open at 11:30 a.m. daily.

Fernandina Harbor Marina at the foot of Centre Street 904-261-2660

T-Ray’s Burger Station

T-Ray’s offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items.

In addition to an outstanding breakfast menu, you’ll find some of the best burgers you’ve ever put in your mouth. The Burger Station offers a grilled portabello mushroom burger, grilled or fried chicken salad and much more. The spot where locals grab a bite and go!

Now serving Beer & Wine. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.2:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Sundays.

202 S. Eighth Street 904-261-6310

Jack & Diane’s

The locals’ favorite hangout! Dine inside or on the patio of this cozy, renovated 1887 shotgun home in historic downtown Fernandina. From the crab & shrimp omelet to the steak & tomato pie, “The tastiest spot on Centre” offers food with attitude and unexpected flair. Live music elevates your dining experience to a new level. Come for breakfast, stay for dinner! You’ll love every bite!

708 Centre Street 904-321-1444

Sliders Seaside Grill

Oceanfront dining at its finest. Award-winning crab cakes, fresh daily seafood specials and homemade desserts. Sliders has Amelia Island’s only waterfront Tiki Bar, as well as a children’s playground and live music every weekend. The dining experience is complete with brand-new second-story banquet facilities, bar and verandah. Open at 11 a.m. daily, with happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Make Sliders Seaside Grill your place to be for friends and family, entertainment and the best food on the East Coast. Call for your next special event.

1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-277-6652

Amelia Island is 13 miles of unspoiled beaches, quaint shops, antique treasures and superb dining in a 50-block historic district less than one hour north of Jacksonville June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 33

MOSH’S MASCOT TONCA’S BIRTHDAY BASH July 14, Museum of Science & History EDDIE GRIFFIN July 28, T-U Center’s Moran Theater WWE RAW WORLD TOUR Aug. 3, Veterans Memorial Arena

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGY DAY History gets a little dirty at Public Archaeology Day at 1 p.m. on June 9 at Kingsley Plantation, off Heckscher Drive (on A1A north of the ferry landing), Jacksonville. Archaeologists from the University of Florida Anthropology Department, completing a field school at Kingsley Plantation, guide visitors through active dig sites. Admission is free. 2513537. nps.gov/timu TALBOT ISLANDS STATE PARK A park ranger discusses Talbot Critters and the many common species that inhabit the natural communities of the undeveloped barrier islands of Northeast Florida at 2 p.m. on June 9 at the Ribault Club, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road, Ft. George Island. No reservations are necessary and the program is free.

251-2811.

BIRD WALK The Florida Department of Environmental Protection hosts a Bird Walk from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on June 10 at Anastasia State Park, 1340A A1A S., St. Augustine. Admission is free with paid park admission. 461-2033. floridastateparks.org SECOND SATURDAY TRAIL WALK GTM Research Reserve hosts a 1.5-mile guided walk through Guana Trail from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on June 9 at 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra. Meet at Trailhead Pavilion; wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. Reservations are requested; go to gtmnerr2ndtrailhike.eventbrite.com or call 823-4500.

JACKSONVILLE SHARKS The other hometown football team takes on the Philadelphia Soul at 7 p.m. on June 16 (Halloween in June) at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $11-$133. 630-3900.

JACKSONVILLE SUNS The local Southern League team plays the Jackson Generals at 7:35 p.m. on June 7 (Thursday Night Throwdown) at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Games continue at 7:05 p.m. on June 8 (Vote for Pedro, Family Fireworks), at 6:05 p.m. on June 9 (U.S. Army Birthday), at 3:05 p.m. on June 10 (Kids Run the Bases). Tickets range from $7.50-$22.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com GUIDED KAYAK EVENTS Kayak Amelia offers all manner of guided kayak events, including firefly paddles, full moon paddles, bike tours and yoga kayak, held throughout the area, with expert instruction and supervision. Or rent a canoe or kayak and explore the marshes on your own. Kayak Amelia, 13030 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, 251-0016. kayakamelia.com PADDLE BOARD EVENTS Black Creek Outfitters offer stand-up paddle board minilessons every other Tue. throughout the summer, as well as stand-up paddle board yoga, kayak trips to many of Northeast Florida’s most beautiful waterways and SUP demos on the ocean. Call for times, dates and fees. Black Creek Outfitters, 10051 Skinner Lake Drive, Southside. 645-7003. blackcreekoutfitters.com CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT FT. CLINCH Ft. Clinch State Park offers candlelit tours after sundown every Fri. and Sat. night through Labor Day weekend at 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Reservations are required.

277-7274. floridastateparks.org/fortclinch LEARN TO ROW Jacksonville Rowing Club offers classes in sweep rowing at 9 a.m. every Sat. and Sun. No experience or equipment is necessary. Adult memberships and youth programs are available. 304-8500. jaxrow.org

create an art project. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.Fri.; Week 1 for ages 10-14 is held June 18-22; Week 2 for ages 6-9 is held June 25-29 and Week 3 for ages 10-14 is held July 9-13. Camp fee is $225 a week. To register, call 251-0016 or go to kayakamelia.com KAYAK LESSONS Black Creek Outfitters offers kayak sessions throughout the summer. Classes are primarily for beginners, and kayakers must know how to swim. For more information, call 645-7003.

T. REX EXHIBIT AT MOSH The new traveling exhibit, A T. Rex Named Sue, from Chicago’s Field Museum, is now open at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. It features a cast skeleton of the largest, most complete and bestpreserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered: 42 feet long and 12 feet tall. 396-6674. themosh.org

COMMUNITY INTEREST

CROHN’S & COLITIS BENEFIT The John Thomas Jazz Group performs at 6 p.m. on June 5 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

Door prizes and raffles are also featured. Admission is $5.

Proceeds benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. 249-9595.

ARCHAEOLOGIST TALK & EXHIBIT St. Augustine City Archaeologist Carl Halbirt discusses “The Legacy of El Dragon: The 1586 Raid of Sir Francis Drake” at 7 p.m. on June 7 at St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St. Halbirt shares new archaeological evidence of the infamous attack that wiped out the 16th-century Spanish town.

Artifacts unearthed at the Art Association site in the 1990s, including Native American pottery, Spanish tableware and other burned items, are displayed in a new exhibition in the Marguerita Phillips Permanent Collection Gallery. The lecture is free; however, reservations are required due to limited seating. 824-2310. staaa.org DINNER WITH THE CHEF Chef David Bearl, director of college advancement at First Coast Technical College, is featured at 5:30 p.m. on June 10 at Royal St. Augustine Country Club, 301 Royal St. Augustine Parkway, St. Augustine. Tickets are $25. A cash bar is available. Proceeds support the St. Augustine Altrusa club’s literacy programs in St. Johns County. For ticket info, call 829-0823 or 797-2723.

GALA DINNER Chabad @ the Beaches holds its ninth annual Gala Dinner at 5 p.m. on June 10 at The Crosswater Hall, Nocatee, Little River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. Honorees are Dr. Michael Mendel, Mrs. Eliana Batya Galer, Mrs. Robin Olson and Dr. Andrew Forrest. Comedian/hypnotist Rich Alexander are a silent auction are featured. For details, go to jewishdinner. com or call 543-9301.

BEACHES FINE ARTS SERIES RACES BFAS presents the second of three triathlons at 7 a.m. on June 9 at Mickler’s Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach. Each race features a .25 mile swim, 13-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run.

Registration fees start at $65. Late packet pickup on race day is from 5:30-6:45 a.m. onsite. The last triathlon is held on July 14. 247-6570. bfasracing.org COMMUNITY DAY St. Joseph Homeownership hosts its fourth annual Community Day from noon-3 p.m. on June 9 at 485 W. First

St., Jacksonville. Discussion topics include “Technology in the Home,” “Prepurchase: How Much Will It Cost?” and “Postpurchase: Do I Have Enough Insurance?” Prizes are also featured. Lunch is served to those who call for reservations at 435-7546 by June 5. sjhmblackbottom.com

CLASSES & GROUPS

DILL PICKLING CLASS The Duval County Extension Office/UF IFAS holds a workshop on making dill pickles from 9 a.m.-noon or from 1-4 p.m. on June 12 at the Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville. Class fee is $20. To register, call 255-7450.

MEN’S WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT PROGRAM Have you tried every diet known to man? Have you successfully lost weight only to gain it back? We are a group of men with similar experiences who get together at 9 a.m. every Sat. and 7 p.m. every Wed. at 12001 Mandarin Road, Rm. 9, Jacksonville. There are no fees or dues. Call 217-7904 for info. Affiliated with Overeaters Anonymous.

COMMUNITY HOSPICE Community Hospice of Northeast Florida offers support groups and grief workshops held at various times throughout the area. For details and reservations, call 407-6330. communityhospice.com FREE YOGA ON THE RIVER Karen Roumillat, RYT, teaches free gentle yoga at 9 a.m. on the fourth Sun. of the month on the boardwalk, weather permitting, at Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville. Bring a mat. 287-0452.

NAMI SUPPORT GROUP National Alliance on Mental Illness meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every first and third Thur. each month at Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville.

Admission is free. 389-5556. ortegaumc.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS (NIC-A) Want to quit smoking or using other forms of nicotine?

Nic-A is free, and you don’t have to quit to attend the meetings, held at 6:30 p.m. every Wed. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 S. McDuff Ave., Westside. 404-6044. nicotineanonymous.org Q-GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS This free, open discussion is held at 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Jacksonville. alcoholicanonymous.org NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem? Maybe they can help. 3586262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna.org, firstcoastna.org NAR-A-NON This group meets at 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE This support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville.

For more information, call 322-4040.

To get your event included in this listing, email the 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. Events are included on a space-available basis and edited for content.

The deadline is 4 p.m. Tue. for the next week’s issue.

KIDS

34 | FOLIO WEEKLY | JUNE 5-11, 2012

JACKSONVILLE ZOO Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens presents a new 4-D ride theater, featuring Happy Feet Mumble’s Wild Ride, open from 9:30 a.m. to a half-hour before closing, daily. The ride can fit up to 18 people per ride. Cost per ride is $3 for Zoo members and $4 for general public; riders must be at least 42” tall. The Zoo is located at 370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95. jacksonvillezoo.org KAYAK AMELIA SUMMER CAMP Summer camp offers hiking, kayaking, SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boards), swimming and exploring nature at Kayak Amelia, 13030 Heckscher Dr., Jacksonville. Kids keep journals and

“Can you dig? I knew that you could!” Public Archaeology Day is held on June 9 at 1 p.m. at Kingsley Plantation, off Heckscher Drive (on A1A north of the ferry landing), Jacksonville. Archaeologists from the University of Florida Anthropology Department, completing a field school at Kingsley Plantation, guide visitors through active dig sites. Admission is free. 251-3537. nps.gov/timu

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

In Tribute I

t was a perfect sunshiny Saturday when “Installations!” opened at the EverBank building on Riverside Avenue on May 19. The ground-floor lobby was standing-room-only, the audience reflecting the diversity of the 29 artists, creating in 19 different teams, whose three-dimensional interactive works took up much of the space. Each piece was made with found or recycled materials — a 15-foot bowl made from wooden slats, a tree festooned with empty wine bottles, sculptures made from plastic bags, chunks of broken stones and old mechanical parts — even a shed-sized Rube Goldberg contraption for rolling marbles. The floor itself was covered with a small flotilla of boats made from old signal-flags.

An awesome 30-foot-long Styrofoam fort by group leader Dave Engdahl, made from inserts culled from local roadsides, led viewers toward Robert Noelke’s tribute to the late Brian Hicks, who died July 4, 2010 at age 40 after a long battle with cancer. Large canisters (once used for dispensing compressed gas) hung from a steel-beam frame, each cut to a different length to create different pitches, displayed with an array of old cymbals.

Attendees were encouraged to bang on the

8

sculpture with an arsenal of drumsticks and mallets. Felt-tip markers were provided for personal inscriptions in the late musician’s old “Brian Hicks Community Canoe” (aka the “S.S. Gizzard”), which was also onsite. CDs featuring Hicks’ music provided a de facto soundtrack to the event. (There’s the new album “India,” released by Hicks’ former ensemble Tropic of Cancer, while two of Hicks’ projects with Jay Peele — Da Bigg Boyz and Percussion Psychedelia — are scheduled for re-issue.) As expected, it all made for ample jamming, as a unique cross-section of musicians and artists shared the space well into the evening.

“Installations!” is the fourth event organized

by Northeast Florida Sculptors Group — previous shows have been held at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, the AT&T tower downtown and FSCJ’s South Campus gallery.

The exhibit was on display through May 27, and the NFSG is already planning its next creative venture.

by Shelton Hull, photos by Dan Brown themail@folioweekly.com For more photos from this and other events, check out The Eye link at folioweekly.com.

9

10

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Kimberley, Chloe, Jonathan and Austin Shepard Marsha Hatcher, Annelies Dykgraaf, Ryan Sinclair Jenny K. Hager’s installation Michelle Dillon, Vince Coursey Jenny K. Hager Leila, Ester and Karissa Jackson Chip Southworth, Tony Rodrigues, Rikki Southworth, Mark George 8. Christina and Michael Bell, Natasha Goodwin, Seth Charles 9. Natalie Schoof, Susan Cohn 10. Sister Feathertoe, Edward Mourningwood, David Montgomery JUNE 5-11, 2012 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 35

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

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE

(In Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.)

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

Award-winning wine list. FB. L, Wed.-Fri.; D, nightly; Sun. brunch. 801 Beech St. 277-3662. $$$ BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks Harbor Marina. The menu includes daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list. FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods. B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ 4750 Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup, clam linguini, fresh gelatos. Dine inside or on the terrace. FB. B, L & D, daily. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials. Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ EIGHT This contemporary sports lounge offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Fri. & Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$ FERNANDELI F Classics with a Southern touch, like a onethird-pound devil dog, Reubens and pulled pork. Sandwiches and wraps built to order from fresh cold cuts, tuna, egg and turkey salads. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 17B S. Eighth St. 261-0008. $ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO F Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas.

Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL F Sports bar fare includes onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings.

Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. BW. L & D, daily. 320 S. Eighth St. 321-0303. $ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO Elegant island atmosphere. NY strip steak with sauces, Maine crab cakes, seafood fricassee and roast chicken penne pasta. BW. CM. D, nightly. 14 S. Second St. 321-2558. $$$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood. Nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, with specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drive-thru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee.

225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection.

BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $ THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery, juice bar.

Extensive menu features vegetarian, vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ O’KANE’S IRISH PUB F Rustic, genuine Irish pub up front, eatery in back, featuring daily specials, fish-n-chips, and soups served in a sourdough bread bowl. FB. L & D, Mon.Sun. 318 Centre St. 261-1000. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$

36 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

PLAE *Bite Club Certified! In Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Spa & Shops, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2011 winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island.

491-6746. $$$$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on the large oceanview deck.

Steaks, fresh fish, shrimp, nightly specials. Late-night menu.

FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES F The name pretty much says it all. Tasty’s offers burgers (Angus beef, turkey or veggie) and fries (like cheese fries, sweet potato fries), along with dogs, shakes, floats and soup. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, BW. 710 Centre St. 321-0409. $ TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK This casual seafood restaurant features wild caught shrimp, fish and oysters, along with blackboard specials. L & D, daily. CM, BW. 21 N. Third St. 310-6550. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot; Best of Jax 2011 winner. Grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

EAST COAST BUFFET F A 160+ item Chinese, Japanese, American and Italian buffet. Dine in, take out. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 9569 Regency Sq. Blvd. N. 726-9888. $$ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal.

8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $ NERO’S CAFE F Traditional Italian fare, including seafood, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily.

9541 Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ TREY’S DELI & GRILL F Fresh food served in a relaxed atmosphere. Burgers, Trey’s Reuben, deli sandwiches, pork, steaks, seafood, pies. Prime rib specials every Fri. night. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 2044 Rogero Rd. 744-3690. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The popular diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BISCOTTIS F Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino. Revolving daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Half-portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily.

3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F A local landmark 50+ years.

Ian & Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ GINJO SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT New at Shoppes of Avondale, Ginjo serves traditional Japanese fare and sushi.

Sake, BW. L & D, daily. 3620 St. Johns Ave. 388-5688. $$ GREEN MAN GOURMET Organic and natural products, spices, teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

3572 St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax 2011 winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Mon.-Sat.; Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than

Walter Coker

DINING GUIDE KEY

The recently renovated Sliders Seaside Grill features oceanfront dining and a menu of handmade crabcakes, fresh seafood, and even fried pickles, on South Fletcher Avenue on Amelia Island.

30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 8060 Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ ANCIENT CITY SUBS Locally owned-and-operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, the St. Augustine-themed sandwich shop, now in Baymeadows, serves gourmet subs – toasted, pressed or cold – and salads. CM, TO. Mon.-Sat. 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207 (at Baymeadows Rd.). 446-9988. $ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-owned&-operated New York-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brick-oven-baked pizza, traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs. Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ CAFE CONFLUENCE F The European coffeehouse serves Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ CHA-CHA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Owner Celso Alvarado offers authentic Mexican fare with 26 combo dinners and specialty dishes including chalupas, enchiladas, burritos. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9903. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepdish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F Authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes made with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows Rd. 448-0500. $$ INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast. CM. L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. larryssubs.com $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE *Bite Club Certified! F The Lebanese restaurant offers authentic cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and

a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar.

11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE *Bite Club Certified! Center-cut beef, seafood, sandwiches served in an English tavern atmosphere. Signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye.

Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary atmosphere. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ UDIPI CAFE Authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. L & D, Tue.-Fri. 8642 Baymeadows Rd. 402-8084. $ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Subs are madeto-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets, Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or outside.

Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheesesteak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers, dogs. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-3278. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes, wide varieties of barbecue. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ BUDDHA THAI BISTRO F Authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 301 10th Ave. N. 372-9149. $$ BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Gallery’s kid sister at the beach each is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 N. Third St. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Springfield.

2429 S. Third St. 372-9000. $

Advertising proof

this is a copyright protected proof © CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows.

320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX *Bite Club Certified! F Chef Khan Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites. FB. L & D daily. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza. 247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB *Bite Club Certified! Four sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, with faves Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ CYCLONES TEX-MEX CANTINA F Freshly made Tex-Mex favorites, including fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, tamales and taco salad. Lunch combos include Mexican rice and beans. FB. L & D, daily. 1222 S. Third St. 694-0488. $$ DICK’S WINGS F The casual NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features halfpound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F The Best of Jax 2011 winner serves gastropub fare: soups, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches, like BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Craft beers made onsite, too. Daily specials. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Casual dining with uptown Irish flair, including fish and chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 333 N. First St. 242-9499. $$ THE FISH COMPANY *Bite Club Certified! F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets and grilled tuna and there’s an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 S. Third St. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB The full-service restaurant offers corned beef & cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, fish-n-chips. 30+ beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Southside. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco.

1534 N. Third St. 853-6817. $$ MEZZA LUNA F A Beaches tradition for 20-plus years. Great food, from gourmet wood-fired pizzas to contemporary American cuisine. Inside or patio dining.

Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar. Faves are pulled pork, Texas brisket, slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd.

247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s has served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Executive Chef Kenny Gilbert’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere.

Dine inside or out on the tiki deck. FB. L & D, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd. 247-3300. $$ NORTH BEACH BISTRO *Bite Club Certified! Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

247-0060. $$$ PACO’S MEXICAN GRILL Serving Baja-style Mexican cuisine, featuring carne asada, tacos, burritos, fish tacos and shrimp burritos. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 333 N. First St. 208-5097. $ THE PIER CANTINA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The new oceanfront place offers a Mexican menu. Downstairs Sandbar bar & patio. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 412 N. First St. 246-6454. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and

pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ POE’S TAVERN F American gastropub offers 50+ beers, craft and local/regional selections. Gourmet hamburgers, handcut fries, fish tacos, quesadillas, Edgar’s Drunken Chili and daily fish sandwich special.

L & D, daily.of FB,benefit CM. 363 promise Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent. Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax ’11 winner.

Specialty menu items include signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp.

Casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily.

1018 N. Third St. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD *Bite Club Certified! F Eclectic American fare, art deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221. $$ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. Valet parking. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapas-style menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Tue.-Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: 040511 FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655

DOWNTOWN

(The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) ADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL The lunch spot serves wraps, including grilled chicken, and salads, including Greek salad.

L, Mon.-Fri. 126 W. Adams St. 475-1400. $$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX On the first floor of the Museum PROMISEArtOF BENEFIT SUPPORT of Contemporary Jacksonville, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos and homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows.

The Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ CITY HALL PUB A sports bar vibe: 16 big-screen HDTVs. Angus burgers, dogs, sandwiches, AYCE wings buffet.

FB. Free downtown area lunch delivery. L & D, daily. 234 Randolph Blvd. 356-6750. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE F The popular restaurant offers a Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $ FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT New location. See Beaches. FB, CM. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176. 374-1247. $$ INDOCHINE Best of Jax 2011 winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated.

Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ TRELLISES HYATT REGENCY The American cuisine restaurant offers a breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelet station and a la carte items. Signature lunch and dinner entrees include grouper salad, Angus burgers, Reubens, French onion grilled cheese, seafood and steaks.

Wed. night Pastabilities. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 225 East Coastline Dr. 634-4540. $$$ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar. FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing.

350-9911. $$ NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION F This place features brickoven-baked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, custom sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting.

FB, 27 beers on draft. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 119 E. Bay St. 860-5451. $ OLIO MARKET F Freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, soups and entrées. In the Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.-Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ VITO’S ITALIAN CAFE F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Authentic Italian oven-baked pasta dishes, pizza, veal, chicken and seafood items made with fresh ingredients.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 174.

355-0064. $$ ZODIAC GRILL F Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

sUpport

Ask for Action

Produced by ab Checked by

Sales Re

Adverti

this is a copyrig

ADVERTISING PROOF

For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. r This is a AT copyright protected proof © FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE 268-3655 promise of benefit

sUpport

Ask for Action

For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. RUN DATE: 071211 FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 ASK FOR ACTION

Produced by mm Checked by

Produced by ed

Sales Rep rl

© 2010

June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 37

FolioW

GRILL ME!

A WEEKLY Q&A WITH PEOPLE IN THE RESTAURANT BIZ

NAME: Mr. T RESTAURANT: Buddha Thai Bistro, 301 10th Ave. N., Jax Beach BIRTHPLACE: Thailand

Walter Coker

YEARS IN THE BIZ: 22 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than my own): The Present Moment Café, St. Augustine FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Big flame, wok stirring.

FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Fish sauce and Thai chili.

IDEAL MEAL: Big whole-style fish, deep-fried with head and tail, with pineapple-infused red curry sauce, topped with basil and kaffir lime leaves.

WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Cheesecake Factory’s red velvet cheesecake.

CHEF’S ADVICE: Always expect the unexpected.

INSIDER’S SECRET: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll buy a funny hat. Talk to a hungry man about a fish, and you’re a consultant.” – Scott A. CELEBRITY SIGHTING AT BUDDHA THAI: Donna Deegan and her husband; she loves our Prix Pow dish.

GUILTY PLEASURE: Slow-cooked pork belly with soy base cinnamon and red wine sauce.

FLEMING ISLAND

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows.

406 Old Hard Road, Ste. 106. 213-7779. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F See Riverside. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 1915 East West Pkwy., 541-0009. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal.

1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F 2011 Best of Jax winner. See Southside. 1800 Town Center Pkwy.

541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, offers AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. And you can get there by car, boat or bike.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220. 269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ AROY THAI FUSION The new restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including pad Thai, Thai fried rice and traditional curry dishes. Daily happy hour, FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40. 374-0161. $$ BIG DAWG’S SPORTS RESTAURANT F The family-friendly casual sports place has wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and specialty salads. Kids get a Puppy Chow menu. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12630 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 551-3059. $$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ EL RANCHITO Latin American cuisine includes dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. BW, CM, TO. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22. 992-4607. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks.

CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center.

13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1A. 821-9880. $ THAI ORCHID F The restaurant serves authentic Thai

38 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, Thai curry dishes and rice dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 683-1286. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

BLACKSTONE GRILLE The menu blends flavors from a variety of cultures and influences for modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri., D, Sat.; Sun. brunch. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102. 287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk.

230-2171. $ VINO’S PIZZA With four Jacksonville locations, Vino’s makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients.

L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103. 230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108. 230-6688. $$

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F The seafood place offers an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings, pasta. Faves: ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE Authentic Brazilian dishes include steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers and hot sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. Traditional feijoada (black beans and pork stew with rice, collards, orange salad and toasted yucca flour with bacon) is served every Sat. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20. 880-3313. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd., 880-0020. $ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib.

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

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax 2011 winner) has

an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd. (Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS The American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30.

880-3040. $$ KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT The fusion-style sushi restaurant offers oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu, Chilean sea bass and filet mignon. BW & sake. L & D, daily.

11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8. 288-7999. $$ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes.

BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE Laid-back atmosphere; 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19. 292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco.

12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd.

880-0811. $$ THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL This casual, familyfriendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials and pasta dishes. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12. 683-3773. $$ SIMPLE FAIRE F Breakfast and lunch favorites, featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses served on fresh bread. Daily specials. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3020 Hartley Rd. 683-2542. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, the barbecue place offers made-fromscratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces.

CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23.

351-8265. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F Offering 100+ prepared items at a full-service and self-service hot bar, soup bar and dessert bar. Made-to-order Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA F The family-owned restaurant offers eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sportsthemed family restaurant has served wings, ribs, entrees, sandwiches. FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd.

425-6466. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine and stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18˝x26˝ of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F Family-owned-andoperated. Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemadestyle. CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella. Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Traditional Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty selections with authentic Thai flavors. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. BW. L & D, daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine includes fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster, vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ THE AUGUSTINE GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! Chef Brett Smith’s global cuisine is seasonal and local. Selections

include prime steaks, New York strip, lamb and lobster Napoleon. FB, CM. D, nightly. 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott. 285-7777. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily. 880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine features fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks feature Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers eclectic cuisine of local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club.

285-6198. $$$ URBAN FLATS See St. Johns Town Center. FB. L & D, daily.

330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS,WESTSIDE

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BAKERY MODERNE F The neighborhood bakery has classic pastries, artisanal breads, seasonal favorites, made from scratch, including petit fours, custom cakes. B & L, daily. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6. 389-7117. $ BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS The new spot offers artisan-crafted, small-batch roasted specialty coffees from its certified organic roastery and brew bar, including lattes, local pastries, craft beers. BW. 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2.

855-1181. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery has pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes (calzone, stromboli, subs, panini) and microbrews in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily.

Brunch, Sun. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F A deli, organic and natural grocery, and juice & smoothie bar offers teas, coffees, gourmet cheeses; natural, organic and raw items.

Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HJ’S BAR & GRILL Traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fish. CM, FB. L & D, Sat. & Sun., D, Mon.-Fri. 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1. 317-2783. $$ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.-Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ KICKBACKS GASTROPUB F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The neighborhood spot serves favorites 20 hours a day, every day. 655+ bottled beers, 84 on tap. Outdoor seating. CM. 910 King St. 388-9551. $$ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center.

1661 Riverside Ave., Ste. 128. 900-1955. $ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and

traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips — plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily. CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PELE’S WOOD FIRE At this new restaurant, Chef Micah Windham uses a wood-fired oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with a modern twist. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 2665 Park St. 955-1278. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE F Traditional Italian fare with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily.

Large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ SAKE HOUSE F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls.

CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, Calif. roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ A variety of sushi, including popular Monster Roll and Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave. Publix Plaza. 384-2888. $$ TASTI D-LITE Health-conscious desserts include smoothies, shakes, sundaes, cakes and pies, made with fresh ingredients with fewer calories and less fat. More than 100 flavors. Open daily. 1024 Park St. 900-3040. $ TWO DOORS DOWN F Traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS F The Ancient City’s only brew pub taps seven hand-crafted ales and lagers. A1A specializes in innovative New World cuisine. FB. L & D, daily. 1 King St. 829-2977. $$ AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT F A family-owned-andoperated Italian restaurant offers traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1915B A1A S., St. Augustine Beach. 461-0102. $$ ANN O’MALLEY’S F Fresh handmade sandwiches, soups, salads and perfectly poured Guinness. Favorites include Reubens and chicken salad. CM, BW, Irish beers on tap. L & D, daily. 23 Orange St. 825-4040. $$ BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE This new Irish bar and pub in historic downtown offers burgers, sandwiches, shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash. BW. L & D, daily. 48 Spanish St. 547-2023. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S F For 30 years, the family restaurant has served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak and fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily; 14 Castillo Drive, 824-3663. $$ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily. 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza. 547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily.

88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-7332. $$$ CAFÉ ELEVEN F Serving eclectic cuisine like feta spinach egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pear-berry salad. Daily chef creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd.

460-9311. B, $; L & D, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F The Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine – tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar – indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats and cheeses, fresh salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

3 St. George St. 824-6993. $ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$

ADVERTISING PROO

GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

International menu features large portions, reasonable prices. FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, twostory house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. RUN steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE Freshly baked items, coffees and hand-crafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches; DatilOF BENEFIT PROMISE SUPPORT ASK FOR ACTION Produced by bg B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. B & L, daily. 8 Granada St. 824-7898. $ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach.

461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck.

Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach.

471-3424. $ THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ Best of Jax 2011 winner.

The cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes – all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic BW. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 224 W. King St. 827-4499. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE Located in a Victorian home, Raintree offers a menu with contemporary and traditional international influences. Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place with a view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, the two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE In the historic district, Spy features James Bond-themed sushi and Mediterraneaninfluenced global cuisine on the seasonal menu, including fresh – never frozen – Hawaiian seafood. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Upstairs lounge, too. Great selection of chilled sakes. BW, CM. D, nightly. 21 Hypolita St. 819-5637. $$$ SUNSET GRILLE Seafood-heavy menu, consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties are baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp, datil pepper wings. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, the upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$

This is a copyright protected proof DATE:

112806

Checked by

© 2011

Sales R

FolioWeekly

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

BAHAMA BREEZE ISLAND GRILLE Fresh seafood, chicken, flame-grilled steaks and hand-crafted tropical drinks made with flavorful ingredients inspired by the Caribbean. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10205 River Coast Dr. 646-1031. $$$ BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2011 winner for Best Burger in St. Augustine and OP/Fleming Island. Burgers made with fresh ground beef and there’s a wide selection of toppings, including fried onions, jalapeños or sautéed mushrooms. Fries, Kosher hot dogs and soft drinks, too. L & D, daily. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-the-oven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1.

402-8888. $$ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F A changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT Best of Jax 2011 winner. Nonfat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurt is served in flavors that change weekly. Toppings include a variety of fruit

© 2006

JUNE 5-11, 2012 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 39

Walter Coker

A multiple winner of Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax readers’ poll, India Restaurant serves traditional Indian dishes as well as an ever-popular lunch buffet, on Baymeadows Road near Southside Boulevard. and nuts. 4860 Big Island Dr. 807-9292. $ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE F The popular recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SUITE Best of Jax 2011 winner. St. Johns Town Center premium lounge and restaurant offer chef-driven small plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails, served in a sophisticated atmosphere. FB. D & late-nite, nightly. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 493-9305. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Authentic cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racing-themed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$

SAN JOSE

ATHENS CAFÉ F Serving authentic Greek cuisine: lamb, seafood, veal and pasta dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7. 733-1199. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Southern Blues kitchen serves pulled pork, brisket and North Carolinastyle barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Offering Thai cuisine, including pad Thai and curry dishes, and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ b.b.’s F Best of Jax 2011 winner. A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, awardwinning wines, wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly.

1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd.

398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax winner. Wine by the glass. Tapasstyle menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$

40 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE *Bite Club Certified! F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO Fine dining in the heart of San Marco. Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served inside or outside on the hookah and cigar patio. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; D, Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE F Homestyle healthy plates: hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie, Greek salad, daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE F All homemade from Mama’s award-winning recipes: spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar has fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees; 30 smoothies, with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurt, granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd. 396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Consistent Best of Jax winner.

Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Bd. 306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F Independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers. Vegetarian options.

Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style woodfired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd.

398-3005. $$$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. This location offers a lunch buffet. L & D, daily. 1430 San Marco Blvd. 683-2444. $

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS BEER HOUSE Faves include ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip.

FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining.

The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 11. 646-2874. $ EL POTRO F Family-friendly, casual El Potro has fresh, madeto-order fare. Daily specials, buffet most locations. BW. L & D,

daily. 5871 University Blvd. W., 733-0844. 11380 Beach Blvd., 564-9977. elpotrorestaurant.com $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd. 398-1717. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2011 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100. $ THE FLAME BROILER Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, brown or white rice, with grilled beef, chicken, Korean short ribs. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $ GENE’S SEAFOOD F Serving fresh Mayport shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, gator tail, steaks and combos. L & D, daily.

11702 Beach Blvd. 997-9738. $$ GREEK ISLES CAFE Serving authentic Greek, American and Italian fare, including gyros, spinach pie and Greek meatballs.

Homemade breads, desserts. House specialties are eggs benedict and baklava. BW, CM., TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7860 Gate Parkway, Ste. 116. 564-2290. $ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F Since 1975 serving house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Upscale tropical vibe. Walk-in humidor, pairing apps and desserts with 25 wines, ports by the glass. 220+ wines by the bottle; draft, bottled beer. L & D, daily. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115. 854-6060. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal.

8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies and vegetarian choices make up specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Court (at Tinseltown). 997-1955. mellowmushroom.com $ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned with an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ SAKE SUSHI F Sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi, soups. Popular rolls: Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue, Fat Boy. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 31. 647-6000. $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., Tinseltown. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, seafood, sandwiches. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F The gastropub has Southern-style cuisine with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS *Bite Club Certified! The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and

traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s noMSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ URBAN FLATS F Ancient world-style flatbread is paired with fresh regional and seasonal ingredients in wraps, flatwiches and entrées, served in a casual, urban atmosphere. An international wine list is offered. CM. FB. L & D, daily. 9726 Touchton Rd. 642-1488. $$ URBAN ORGANICS The local produce co-op offers seasonal fresh organic vegetables and fruit. Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012. $ WILD WING CAFÉ F Serving up 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Best of Jax winner. Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi, sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd.

998-8806. $$

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR *Bite Club Certified! F A full menu of sportsbar faves; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace. 751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2011 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 13249 City Square Dr., 751-9711. $ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F Locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ SAVANNAH BISTRO Low Country Southern fare with Mediterranean and French inspired, offered in a relaxing atmosphere at Crowne Plaza Airport. Favorites include crab cakes, NY strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 14670 Duval Rd. 741-4404. $-$$$ SWEET PETE’S All-natural sweet shop offers a variety of candy and other treats made the old-fashioned way: all natural flavors, no artificial anything. Several kinds of honey, too. 1922 N. Pearl St. 376-7161. $ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Best of Jax winner. Lunch, bagels, desserts. Adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL F Salads, sandwiches, pizza, fine European cuisine. Nightly specials. 2467 Faye Rd., Northside. 647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F In the 1300 Building at corner of Third & Main, serving fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

WINE W INE TTASTINGS ASTINGS

ANJO LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Thur. 9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Call for schedule. 4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLACK HORSE WINERY 2-7 p.m. Tue.-Thur., 2-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2-6 p.m. Sun. 420 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 644-8480 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30-7:30 p.m., every first Thur.

3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 DAMES POINT MARINA Every third Wed. 4518 Irving Rd., Northside, 751-3043 THE GIFTED CORK Tastings daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GROTTO 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 MONKEY’S UNCLE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070 OCEAN 60 6-8 p.m every Mon. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 PUSSERS CARIBBEAN GRILL 6 p.m. every second Fri. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766 RIVERSIDE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1035 Park St., Five Points, 356-4517

ROYAL PALMS VILLAGE WINES & TAPAS 5 p.m. every Mon., Wed. & Fri. 296 Royal Palms Drive, Atlantic Beach, 372-0052 THE TASTING ROOM 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400 TASTE OF WINE Tastings daily. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Atlantic Beach, 246-5080 TIM’S WINE MARKET 5 p.m. every Fri., noon every Sat. 278 Solana Rd., Ponte Vedra, 686-1741 128 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 461-0060 III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 5-6:30 p.m. every Mon. 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 URBAN FLATS 5-8 p.m. every Wed. 9726 Touchton Rd., Tinseltown, 642-1488 WHOLE FOODS MARKET 6 p.m. every Thur. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 288-1100 THE WINE BAR 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 320 First St. N., Jax Beach, 372-0211 WINE WAREHOUSE 4-7 p.m. every Fri. 665 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-6450 4434 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 448-6782

Til Doucheyness Do Us Part

All U.S. states have forms of no-fault divorce, but not England, which requires couples prove adultery or abandonment or “unreasonable behavior,” which leads to sometimes-epic weirdness, according to an April New York Times item from London. For instance, one woman’s petition blamed her husband’s insistence that she speak and dress only in Klingon. More examples of “unreasonable behavior” (found by the Times of London): a husband objecting to the “malicious” preparation of his most-hated dish (tuna casserole), a spouse’s non-communication for the last 15 years (except by leaving Post-it Notes), a spouse’s too-rapid TV channelchanging, a husband’s distorting the fit of his wife’s best outfits by frequently wearing them, and one’s insistence that a pet tarantula reside in a glass case beside the marital bed.

Compelling Explanations

Lame: In March, Madison County, Ind., councilmember David McCartney admitted to the Herald Bulletin he’d exchanged “sexually explicit” emails with a female official in another county but wouldn’t resign. In fact, he said, he’d engaged in the exchanges not for hanky-panky but to “expose corruption.” He hasn’t elaborated.

Chris Windham, 27, was charged with improperly photographing a 57-year-old man in a men’s room in Trinity, Texas, in March after Windham, using a stall, allegedly snapped a cellphone photo of the man standing at the adjacent urinal. Windham explained he typically braces himself with one hand on the floor while he wipes, and this time the hand on the floor was holding his cellphone.

Maureen Raymond, 49, said her roadside DUI test administered in January was unfair.

According to records cited by Scripps Media, she told a deputy in Port St. Lucie, Fla., she couldn’t walk a straight line “with her big boobies,” which she said makes “balancing” difficult. The deputy reported Raymond helpfully offered to show him the evidence but he stopped her.

Things People Believe

She isn’t the typical gullible victim. Ms. Priti Mahalanobis is a college-educated mother of two who ran a franchised restaurant in Avalon Park, Fla., near Orlando, but when her health, her brother’s marriage and her business had problems, she bought a $20 psychic reading from “Mrs. Starr” (aka Peaches Stevens). A January item in The Orlando Sentinel reported over the next seven months, Mahalanobis lost about $135,000 in cash, jewelry and gift cards to Mrs. Starr. Astonishingly, neither Mahalanobis’ health nor her restaurant business noticeably improved! Among the remedies Mahalanobis accepted: buying seven tabernacles ($19,000 each) to “vanquish [her family’s] negativity” and putting $100 bills and a piece of paper with her relatives’ names written on it under her mattress, with a grapefruit (which, as everyone knows, attracts and then isolates the evil).

Things Leaders Believe

Though recently elected Councillor Simon Parkes told the Scarborough Evening News in March his work on the Whitby, England, Town

Council wouldn’t be affected, he’s famously (in a YouTube video) reported lifelong “horrific” invasive encounters with extra-terrestrials, including many visits from a 9-foot-tall, green “mother”-like being who sends him “messages” through his eyes, along his optic nerve to his brain.

Arni Johnsen, an Iceland Parliament member, survived a serious 2010 auto crash — a stroke of good fortune he’s since attributed to an elf family (three generations, in fact, according to an “elf specialist”) living in a boulder near the crash site. Iceland’s Morgunbladid newspaper reported Johnsen recently had the 30-ton boulder relocated to his property, which he said gives the elves a better view. Another elf “authority” told reporters, though, relocating the family was bound to bring Johnsen bad luck.

Ironies

A three-truck crash on I-40 in Albuquerque, N.M., in May destroyed one truck and sent two people to the hospital with minor injuries. One tractor-trailer carrying a load of charcoal and charcoal lighter fluid crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer carrying frozen meat. The lighter fluid facilitated a huge fireball/barbecue.

Only in Muncie: In April, Christina Reber, 43, was charged with assault when she entered the home of her “on-again, off-again” boyfriend in Muncie, Ind., punched him in the head several times and squeezed his scrotum until he finally pried her fingers loose. He was taken to Muncie’s Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Muncie college student Bakhtiyor Khafizov, 21, was arrested in April for allegedly attacking an ex-girlfriend in her campus dorm room. The woman said she escaped only by kicking him in the groin. The students attend Ball State University.

Obsession

Felix Velazquez’s meticulous attention to detail could’ve served him well in legitimate endeavors, but was unfortunately displayed in a recent attempt to stalk an ex-girlfriend in Broward County, Fla. He’d already been to prison for a 2008 stalking when he allegedly devised a fake double kidnapping — of her and him — so he could “rescue” her and win back her affections. According to prosecutors, he created 23 pages of maps, photos and, reported the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, an “encyclopedic amount of detail about [the woman’s] routine, her appearance, friends and driving routes to work” and thought he’d convinced a former cellmate to do the abduction. As often happens, though, the cellmate got queasy and told police, who devised an elaborate ruse to sting Velazquez.

He’s awaiting trial.

The Litigious Society

Henry Wolf filed a lawsuit in April in San Francisco against BMW, claiming the CorbinPacific seat on its 1993 motorcycle formed such a “ridge” that Wolf developed painful priapism that’s plagued him since his fourhour ride in May 2010. The actual length of each priapic episode was not disclosed in the lawsuit’s initial filing.

Chuck Shepherd WeirdNews@earthlink.net June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 41

Advertising proof this is a copyright protected proof ©

ns, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: 052912 ROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655

of benefit

sUpport

Ask for Action

Produced by ed

Checked by

Sales Rep

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If your destiny has been tweaked by bias or injustice, it’s a good time to rebel. If you’re being manipulated by people who care for you — even if allegedly for your own good — you now have the insight and power needed to wriggle free. If you’ve been confused by mixed messages you’re getting from your unconscious mind, get to the bottom of inner contradiction. And if you’ve been wavering in your commitment to oaths, be intensely honest with yourself why that’s so.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Diamonds are symbols of elegant beauty, which is why they’re often used in jewelry. But 80 percent of the world’s diamonds have a utilitarian function. Because they’re so hard and have such high thermal conductivity, they’re used extensively as cutting, grinding and polishing tools, and have many industrial applications.

Apply this 20/80 proportion to you. Of your talents and abilities, no more than 20 percent need be on display.

The rest is used in the diligent detail work going on in the background: the cutting, grinding and polishing you do to make yourself as valuable as a diamond. In the week ahead, it’s a good meditation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The pain you’ll feel in the week ahead is in direct proportion to the love you suppress and withhold. So if you let your love flow as freely as a mountain spring in a rainstorm, you may not have to deal with pain at all. What’s that?

You claim being strategic about how you express affection gives you strength and protection? That may be true other times, but it’s not applicable now. “Unconditional” and “uninhibited” are your power words.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What actions best embody the virtue of courage? Fighting on a battlefield as a soldier? Speaking out against corruption and injustice? Climbing a treacherous peak, riding a raft in rough river water?

All those qualify, but French architect Fernand Pouillon had this perspective: “Courage lies in being oneself, in showing complete independence, in loving what one loves, in discovering the deep roots of one’s feelings.”

That’s just the nature of bravery you’re best able to draw on — do so in abundance.

©

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In his book “The Four Insights,” author Alberto Villoldo writes this: “A traveler comes across two stonecutters. He 2012 asks the first, ‘What are you doing?’ and receives the reply, ‘Squaring the stone.’ He then walks over to the second stonecutter and asks, ‘What are you doing?’ and receives the reply, ‘I am building a cathedral.’ In other words, both men are performing the same task, but one of them is aware that he has the choice to be part of a greater dream.” My astrological reckoning? It’s important to be like the second stonecutter in the months ahead.

Start now.

FolioWeekly

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Harpo Marx, part of the famous Marx Brothers comedy team that made 13 movies, was known as the silent one. While in his character’s persona, he never spoke, communicating through pantomime and whistling, horn-blowing or playing the harp. In real life, he talked just fine. He traced the origin of his shtick to an early theatrical performance he’d done. A review of that said he “performed beautiful pantomime which was ruined whenever he spoke.” In other words, Harpo’s successful career was shaped partly by inspiration from a critic. Make a similar move: Capitalize on negative feedback or odd mirroring you’ve gotten.

42 | FOLIO WEEKLY | JUNE 5-11, 2012

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What’s your relationship with cosmic jokes? Are you offended by secrets they spill, ignorance they expose and slightly embarrassing truths they make you face? Or are you a vivacious lover of life who welcomes the way cosmic jokes expand the mind, help you lose excessive self-importance and show possible solutions previously unimagined? I hope you’re the second one, because sometime in the near future, fate’s arranged for you to be near a divine comedy routine. I’m not kidding. The harder and more often you laugh, the more you learn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Along with being an accomplished astrophysicist and philosopher, Arthur Eddington (1882-1944) had mad math skills. Legend says he was one of only three people on Earth who actually understood Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. That’s a small level of appreciation for such an important set of ideas, isn’t it? On the other hand, most folks I know would be happy if there were as many as three humans on Earth who truly understood them.

Astrological omens say make it a project in the next 12 months to do whatever you can to ensure there are at least three people who have a detailed comprehension of and appreciation for who you really are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Yesterday the sun was shining at the same time rain was falling, and my mind turned to you. Today I felt a surge of tenderness for a friend who’s been making me mad, and again I thought of you. Tomorrow I’ll sing sad songs when I’m happy, and go for a long walk when I feel lazy. And that will remind me of you. Why? Because you’ve been experimenting with the magic of contradictions, mixing and matching with abandon, going up and down at the same time, and exploring the pleasure of changing your mind. I’m tempted to speculate you’ve been increasing your ability to abide with paradox. Keep up the good work. Sure it’s weird at times, but it’ll make you even smarter than you already are.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be on the alert for valuable mistakes you could capitalize on.

Scan the peripheries for evidence out of place; it may be useful. Do you see where I’m going? Accidental revelations may spark good ideas. Garbled communication might show the way to desirable detours. Chance meetings might initiate conversations to last a long time.

Follow any lead that seems witchy or itchy. Be ready to muscle in through doors suddenly open just a crack.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A Weekly World News item reported on tourists who toast marshmallows, sitting on the rims of active volcanoes. As fun as this might be, though, it can expose them to molten lava, suffocating ash and showers of burning rocks. I don’t recommend it, but I do encourage you to try equally boisterous but less hazardous adventures. The months ahead are prime time to get highly imaginative in your approach to exploration, amusement and pushing beyond limits. Why not get started now?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): According to my astrological omen-reading, you’d be smart to get a new fertility symbol. Not because I think you should encourage or seek out a literal pregnancy, but I’d like to see you cultivate a more aggressively playful relationship with your creativity — energize it on deep unconscious levels so it’ll spill into your daily routine and tincture all you do. If my proposal has merit, look for a talisman, totem or toy to fecundate your imagination.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

BLACK CORSET You were wearing a sexy black corset with a nice pair of blue jeans, drinking a Tequila Sunrise. I see you there just about every Wednesday night, very cute and attractive! I wore a Breaking Through shirt, messing around on my computer. You sat next to me, I was kind of nervous. When: May 30. Where: My Place Bar & Grill. #1352-0605 BEAUTIFUL GREEN EYES, BLACK DRESS Beautiful blond with green eyes, in black short dress, sitting alone with dog. Our eyes meet again we should have coffee together. When: May 29. Where: Coffee shop, Baymeadows. #1351-0605 RUBY FROM OHIO, LOST PHONE # Ruby! I met you at Kickbacks, you said you moved down from Ohio. Cute girl with also cute friend, I bought you and friend a beer. I lost your number, phone did not save. Please get back to me, I won’t lose it again. When: May 23. Where: Kickbacks Gastropub. #1350-0605 SEXY WHITE CHOCOLATE WITH DREADS I just arrived at beach. You were walking back to your area of beach. Our eyes locked, we couldn’t stop smiling at each other. My legs were like bricks, I tried to walk to you but couldn’t move. I watch you fade away:-( BIG MISTAKE! You: Nice smile, neat and clean dreadlocks, blue shorts, white tank top, with two little boys. Me: Beautiful black woman, SAD I LET YOU OUTTA MY SIGHT. When: May 19. Where: Jax Beach. #1349-0605 VWS, BIG TA-TAS, ZOMBIES For a while now I’ve seen you often on my drive to work between 8:30-9 a.m. I have a crush. You: Black Bug. Me: Silver Jetta. We apparently both love: red hair, VWs, our big ta-tas, zombies. What else do we have in common? Let’s find out. Coffee, wine, drink, ice cream: my treat? When: May 24.

Where: South on University Blvd. #1348-0529 YOU TOOK MY BREATH AWAY Beautiful blond with short skirt, blue top and legs to the moon. I was waiting at the prescription counter when I saw you walk in. I think/hoped we made eye contact a few times.

You were with a friend. I dreamed of you last night as I’ll dream of you tonight … I saw no ring so I’m taking a shot in the dark here. Maybe lunch, dinner, a dog and brew at the ball park. Where: Publix @ Roosevelt. #1347-0529 BRIDGE MY GAP Me: Purchasing my weekend wine at Vino Del Grato. You: Driving over bridge hot in red needing a coolie. We should figure the rest out together. You in? When: May 23. Where: Bridge of Lions. #1346-0529 BIG BLUE EYED GIRL You: Skinny brunette sitting at the bar drinking Angry Orchard.

You were making funny faces and had the most adorable laugh I’ve ever seen. Me: I just want to let you know you’re beautiful. When: May 22. Where: The Norm. #1345-0529 DUNKIN DONUTS DELIGHT You: Tall, handsome, blue-eyed coffee god who knows how I take my coffee. Me: Dark curly-haired girl who likes her coffee black, iced and hazelnut. I used to look forward to my daily visits to Dunkin Donuts in Atlantic Beach until you quit.

Where can I see you now that you don’t work at my favorite coffee spot? When: Many. Where: DDAB. #1344-0529 FLATBED FORD GIRL We talked a bit, saw your awesome truck pictures and would like to sail away with you. Your Eye Guy! When: May 16.

Where: The Corner Bistro. #1343-0529 HOT FOR 4TH GRADE TEACHER You: Beautiful brunette wearing a green T-shirt in line behind me at the Post Office, needing of a pen. I could tell and offered mine. Me: 5’9” wearing a gray Volcom T-shirt. We had some friendly chitchat and you left before me. I’d be interested in after-school activities. When: May 7. Where: Post Office on Blanding. #1342-0522 SEXY COP I saw you and can’t stop thinking about you. Hottest cop I’ve seen. Got into car #1487. Couldn’t get the full name but

it was A.K. something. You can pull me over anytime. Hot redhead in blue Altima. You said hi. I saw stars :) When: May 14. Where: Gate gas station Southside Blvd. #1342-0522 PRETTY SMILE AT PUBLIX While ordering my sub at Publix on Beach Blvd. and Kernan around 11:15, I hear some faint footstep behind me. I turn my head only to see the most beautiful smile ever so I smile back. She wore nothing but black and her work nametag while her mom ordered a sub, too. I’ll never forget that smile and hope to see it again in the near future. When: May 15.

Where: Publix on Beach and Kernan. #1341-0522

drinking coffee, you walked by and asked, “How U like that cup of joe?” I responded, “It’s an amazing cup of coffee.” You repeated the word coffee in your sexy accent. You admired my star tattoos “baby come be the moon to my stars.” When: April 30. Where: Applebee’s. #1335-0508 MOHAWK MAN WITH TODDLER Covered in tats, snakebites, holding your precious angel, her name tatted on your skull. When u left you mouthed the words: you are so beautiful: to me ... why didn’t u come back to ask for my number? When: April 30. Where: KFC/Taco Bell. #1334-0508

PRETTY LADY AT SHOOTING I saw you at the corner wearing white pants. You were smoking a cig and dropped to the sidewalk as the bullets rained down at Park Place. Amidst all the gunfire, I saw your pretty eyes twinkle as you ran for your life. You had me at “Bang!” Let me be your bulletproof vest? When: May 4.

Where: Corner of Park Place. #1340-0522

SULTRY REDHEAD FOLIO WEEKLY BEERFEST You, amazingly sexy redhead. Blue and white striped dress.

Looked like you were ready to jump on a table and start dancing but there was some guy with you. Me, couldn’t get away from my friends to talk to you... and maybe a little shy. Let’s have a beer. When: April 27. Where: Folio Weekly BeerFest. #1333-0508

FINE LADY IN BLACK DRESS I saw you at around 8 a.m. After you entered the building, you graciously turned around and held the door open for me. Hoping I can open the door for you one day soon, my dear. When: May 8. Where: Southpoint Office Building, JTB. #1339-0522

DOES LIFE/BRUSSELS GRIFFON I saw your picture, winked at you with no response. I think that we have a lot in common and would love to meet you.

Be adventurous! Let’s get a coffee sometime:) When: April 23.

Where: Saw a Picture of. #1332-0508

HOTTIE WITH QUEEN SHIRT @ THE LANDING Your friends noticed my sister and I were twins, and I noticed how sexy you were! You had on a Queen shirt and said something to me when I walked by you, inside The Landing, during Art Walk. I really wish I would’ve talked to you because you’re the finest piece of dark meat I’ve ever seen! Holla Back! When: May 2. Where: The Landing, during Art Walk. #1338-0515 BEARS FAN … YUCK Opening of the beaches parade. Me: Flip-up green sunglasses chilling in the kiddie pool. You: Comcast employee who promised me the MLB network. Let’s meet at the tiki bar so that we can arrange a method of payment. When: April 29.

Where: Cody’s Tiki Bar. #1337-0515 BLONDE PHARMACIST BEACHES You: Tall, blonde hair and gorgeous smile. Me: Dark hair, Pharmaceutical Rep. I come by every week and buy a Diet Coke just to see your smile. You use to have a ring on your left hand – now you don’t. Are you single? Would love to get to know you outside of work! When: March. Where: Baptist Pharmacy Beaches. #1336-0508 CAN I HAVE SOME COFFEE? You in a Boston Red Sox tee. Me in a light white tee. I was

CHOCOLATE CHEVY/CHOCOLATE LAB We locked eyes as we sat in traffic at the exit of 95/JTB on Wed. afternoon. I waved goodbye as I exited onto Southside Blvd. Chocolate Chevy, chocolate lab in the passenger seat, your white chocolate may be right here... When: April 24.

Where: I-95/JTB Exit Ramp. #1331-0508 EMT AT BAPTIST PEDIATRIC ER You: Female EMT at Baptist Pediatric Emergency. Tall, thin with brown hair. You were working with some of the nurses.

I was across the room wearing a black fleece shirt and tan cords. We caught each other’s eyes a few times. Let’s have coffee. When: April 26. Where: Baptist Pediatrics Emergency Room. #1330-0508 FAMOUS AMOS ON NORMANDY Pretty waitress whose name rhymes with a president caught me reading I Saw U. You recommended strawberry pie. You said you love food but your figure says otherwise. Not a hookup attempt here (you’d be bored to tears and you’re too respectable anyway) but thought you might be tickled pink to see yourself here since you read this too. :) When: April 26.

Where: Famous Amos on Normandy. #1329-0508 PIERCING STUD You got my attention with your eyes; your smile and personality are added bonuses. But I fell for you with just

one poke. And keep coming back for more. Glad I was your first! When: April 19. Where: Old School Electric Tattoo. #1328-0508 WHISKEY BLONDE LOOKING FOR PUSS I saw you in the neighborhood, all distraught and panicked looking for your lost kitty, Puss. I’ve been a fan of yours for a long time. Got your Wing House centerfold on my wall from back in the day. Let’s get together and pet your kitty.

When: April 16. Where: Aqua Vista Court. #1327-0508 TICKET HOLDER TO THE BOUNCE HOUSE You were selling tickets to the bounce houses at the blues festival, on my third visit to you, you told me that I was really making your day. I was too shy to reply with anything more than a smile and a thank you but would love to make a longer lasting second impression :) When: April 15. Where: Blues Festival. #1326-0508 PORTIONS FOR FOXES To the hot sound guy at CrackHabits with strong hands and a penchant for Jameson: the thought of you makes my heart go all aflutter. I want to write bad checks with you, in the wee hours of every morning. Please forgive my lunacy, but “unrequited love is a ridiculous state, and it makes those in it behave ridiculously”. Your LBP1 is waiting for you in the land of wombats. When: Not often enough. Where: The Spacebed. #1325-0501 RIVERSIDE PARK VW MOMMY I Saw U at Riverside Park with your daughter, my heart wouldn’t stop racing, u were so sexy with your long dark hair and pretty smile. Our 2 little monkeys played together on the bridge. U had on white pants and black sunglasses, we started talking and I didn’t want to stop, but u had to leave early for a pizza party. I wanted to at least get your name and number so we can talk. You left and I couldn’t stop thinking of u. Hope this works and I see you next Tuesday! When: April 24. Where: Riverside Park. #1324-0501 KNIGHT ON A SHINING HARLEY When I see you, my knees weaken and my breath quickens; still after all this time. I hope one day you will reach out and ask me to hang with you. TSS. When: April 20. Where: Jax Beach. #1323-0501 LONG HAIR WITH SPARKLES AROUND YOUR NECK You: Curvy, cute, adorable laugh, long brown hair. Me: Tall, skinny and wearing Express. We talked about our favorite store and how your necklace fell in the perfect place. I have seen you since but I am too shy to say “Hi”. Let me take you out and you won’t regret it. When: March 30. Where: TSI. #1322-0501

To place your free I Saw U love connection, go to folioweekly.com/isawu.php fax 904.260.9773 or snail mail ATTN: I Saw U Folio Weekly, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256

HOW TO RESPOND TO AN I SAW U LISTING (COST IS $5 PER RESPONSE)

NAME _________________________ PHONE __________________________ E-MAIL _______________________

BOX # OF LISTING_____________________________

ADDRESS____________________________________CITY_________________________STATE____ZIP________ D.O.B. (NOTE: THIS WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR I SAW U)______________________

HOW WOULD YOU PREFER THE I SAW U LISTER TO CONTACT YOU?

60-WORD I SAW U, NO ABBREVIATIONS AND PLEASE NO NAMES!

EMAIL ______________________________________

HEADLINE________________________________________________________________________________ SIGHTING LOCATION________________________________________________SIGHTING DATE________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

AND/OR PHONE _____________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

MESSAGE (OPTIONAL) FOR I SAW U LISTER —15 WORD MAX ___________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________

MINIMUM OF 4 WEEKS TO FIND YOUR MISSED LOVE CONNECTION. I Saw U Policies: Folio Weekly reserves the right to edit or refuse any listing or introduction. One listing per person.

Listings are for individuals seeking monogamous relationships. I Saw U ads are only for people who have seen someone they’d like to meet. You must be single and 18 years of age or older. Explicit sexual or anatomical wording is prohibited, along with offers of money, trips, employment, living arrangements or gifts in exchange for companionship. No names in ads, please. Listings are printed on a space-available basis.

FOLIOWEEKLY.COM/ISAWU.PHP

___________________________________________________________________________________________

TO RESPOND ONLINE, LOG ON TO

OR MAIL CHECK FOR $5 PER LISTING TO: I SAW U FOLIO WEEKLY 9456 PHILIPS HWY., STE. 11 JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 43

EMPLOYMENT RESTAURANTS/ BARS/HOTELS

TAVERNA YAMAS AND YAMAS HOOKAH are now hiring Servers and Bartenders. Must apply in person at Taverna Yamas, 9753 Deer Lake Court, Jacksonville, FL 32246 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

COMPUTERS/TECHNICAL

IT KEYSOURCE, INC HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Senior Systems Analysts (ITKS 12501) with Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Technology, Information Systems or related and 5 years experience in System Analysis and Network Administration. Senior Software Engineers (ITKS 12502) with Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Technology or related and 5 years experience in Software development, ERP Analysis and programming. Competitive salary with standard company benefits. Work location is Jacksonville, FL. Please mail resumes to IT KeySource, Inc., 10151 Deerwood Park Blvd., Building 200, Suite 250-220, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or fax 904-513-9238 or email to hr@itkeysource.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

SUPPLEMENT YOUR INCOME OUTSIDE OF YOUR JOB This is not a job. Be in your own business. Start part-time around 10 hours a week. $1,400/mo. Call D.A. 904-329-2384.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS AND OWN YOUR OWN COMMERCIAL CLEANING FRANCHISE *Ground Floor opportunity *Low down payments *Accounts provided & guaranteed *No selling required *Guaranteed financing. Mint Condition, Inc. 904.450.4386. www.mintconditioninc.com abacus@ mintconditionmail.com

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to work when you want to work and make as much as you want to make. This is real money with a lot of perks! $50 to $100 an hour. Contact Julia at 728-4381 for more information.

EDUCATION

CLASSES/TUTORING

MISCELLANEOUS

TUTORING/READING IN MY HOME Certified in PCI Reading program.

Please call: 904-486-6190.

I BUY, SELL, TRADE AND REPAIR Washers/dryers, stoves and refrigerators. Starting $85 up.

Warranty, delivery available. (904) 695-1412.

CAREER TRAINING

GET TRAINING FOR A CAREER IN HEALTH CARE! Call Now! 1-888-225-9797 or apply online at www.

EnrollEverest.com. For useful consumer information, please visit us at www.everest.edu/disclosures

NOTICES

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICES

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Hydrotion, LLC, of 1688 Marshside Drive, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Beach Bum. It is the intent of the undersigned to register Beach Bum with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Dated May 30, 2012.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Nikita L. Reed, of 11653 Springboard Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Complete Quality Solutions. It is the intent of the undersigned to register Complete Quality Solutions with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.

Dated May 31, 2012.

RENTALS

FREE RENTAL FLYERS! Homes, Condos and Apartments. Traditions Realty, 2021 Park St. Traditionsjax.com. Open 7 days a Week @ 904-683-5230.

Tenant Placement & Property Management Services.

OFFICE/COMMERCIAL

OFFICE SUITES MONTH TO MONTH $299 Free Utilities, Internet, 24/7 access, Conference Room, Kitchen. High profile and secure location (Blanding @ I-295) For more information and availability, 904-651-4444, Neal.

UPSCALE MEDICAL OFFICE FOR SALE OR LEASE Located just off the corner of Belfort Road and Gate

44 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

consultation and find out your rights! 805-8881 or visit www. micolleroselaw.com.

Parkway West. St. Vincent’s Southside Labor and Delivery Unit within walking distance. Approximately 5,400 sq.ft., interior decorated office space designed for physician office use. Check-in, Check-out areas, lab area, exam rooms, medication room, consultation/office rooms, kitchen area, storage closets, bathrooms, phone/computer wiring, locked access area, etc. Lease Price $20 a square foot. Single-Story, Handicap Accessible, End Unit. For further information, call 904-399-5620 or 904-281-0119.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE MANUFACTURED HOMES

PALM HARBOR VILLAGE New Homes Start at $39,900 $5k for your used mobile home Any condition!

800-622-2832 ext. 210

SERVICE DIRECTORY LEGAL

FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL NEEDS www.YourJacksonvilleLawyer.com. Reasonable Rates & Payment Options. Call 904-384-4911 for a FREE Consultation.

HAVE YOU LOST Your right to own firearms? Call Anthony Blackburn, Attorney At Law, 904-887-0013. 4812 San Juan Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32210.

CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING Criminal Defense, DUIs, Divorce & Car Accidents. Call The Law Offices Of Micolle D. Rosenberry, P.A. for a FREE phone

ST. ANTHONY’S NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH A Parish of the National Catholic Church of North America Chapel at St. Luke’s, 1140 S. McDuff at Remington Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. * 904-403-8328 / 904-573-9309 sanccmmb@aol.com www.nationalcatholicchurch.org

FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS

FLORIDA SUNROOM (15’ X 15’) FOR SALE!!!

Reduced to $4,000 obo 904-504-2638

PETS

FREE TO GOOD HOME: 1 YR/3 MO SMALL BLACK LAB MIX Needs to be inside or in privacy fenced yard. Very loyal and lovable. Does not get along well with cats or young kids.

Vaccinated, neutered, micro-chipped, house-broken. Call/text 904.705.4062.

ADULT SINGLES SCENE CHAT LINES

HOT GAY & BI LOCALS Browse & Reply FREE! 904-721-9999. Use FREE Code 5932, 18+.

MEET GLBT SINGLES Listen to Ads & Reply FREE! 904-721-9999. Use Code 5933, 18+.

MEET FUN SEXY SINGLES Listen to Ads & Reply FREE! 904-721-7000. FREE Code 7790. www.MegaMates.com, 18+.

WHERE SINGLES MEET Browse & Respond FREE! 904-721-7000. FREE CODE 7791, 18+.

FOLIO WEEKLY PUZZLER by Merl Reagle. Presented by

Florida’s Finest Jeweler SAN MARCO 2044 SAN MARCO BLVD. 398-9741

PONTE VEDRA

SOUTHSIDE

330 A1A NORTH 280-1202

10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD. 394-1390

THE SHOPPES OF PONTE VEDRA

AVENUES MALL

Cliché Couples (3)

62 Not just an obvious - - -, but a ___ ___ 64 A/C units NOTE: Why is an unfair 66 “I say!” intro deal always a “raw deal”?

68 Glamour rival Why are half-dressed 69 They have their pluses people never partly clad, and minuses but always “scantily clad”?

The short answer is, I don’t 70 Not just a strong - - - -, but an ___ ___ know. But English seems 75 Leave a lasting to be full of these colorful impression cliché couples, so here’s a 77 Boozer sampling. (If you’re a fan of crime shows, all of these 78 Expand 79 Bonnie or Clyde will sound very familiar.)

81 Joker portrayer on TV 83 Get the impression ACROSS 84 Cooked, as onions 1 The nerve to see 86 Spanakopita cheese things as they are?

87 Conned 6 Make (one’s) jaw drop 89 Not just a solid - - - - -, 11 Mythical sorceress but an ___ ___ 17 Lock, stock and barrel 93 Fair subj.

18 Altered recording 96 Strong cotton thread 19 Dear 98 Retired NFL kicker 20 Not just an unusual Jason - - - - - - - -, but a ___ 99 Like Jim Carrey ___ comedies 22 Poker ploy 101 Not just a generous 23 Muumuu accessory - - - - - -, but a ___ ___ 24 Peter’s “A Shot in the 106 Wobbly dessert Dark” co-star 107 Saxophone range 25 Like the Beatles, for 108 Scoundrel ex.

109 Senators’ org.

26 Sweaty, e.g.

110 Natural balm 27 Transition smoothly 113 Arctic bird 28 Ex-U.N. chief Kofi 114 One with a whip 30 Not just a suspicious - - - - - - - - -, but a ___ 116 Not just a long - - - - - - - -, but a ___ ___ ___ 34 Early Briton 119 Hardest to see 35 Persuade 120 Lamp dweller 37 Point toward 121 Time piece?

38 TV’s Schultz and 122 Sir Richard of The Sullivan Tatler 39 Not just a colorful 123 Trapped by hounds - - - -, but a ___ ___ 124 Left Bank river 44 Candied treat 46 Nastase of tennis DOWN 47 Subtle differences 1 Margin size, maybe 49 Fills to the gills 2 Mom-and-pop org.

53 Boxer’s home?

3 Arcade coin 56 Africa’s smallest 4 Type option: abbr. country 5 Bull’s partner?

57 Struck a chord 6 “Entourage” agent 59 Benz attachment 7 Mythical sorceress 60 Magical power 8 Change, as a bill 1

2

3

4

5

6

17

30 35

39

B E R G

R U B E

A G I N

A D E D A V S T E G E I G E R 9

54

E L M E R A

N O O N A N

A S E T O N L U C I A R E R G E L E E S I E N E M L E U F L E N E E T G E N E E R R E O A B E T R I F I F G E N E E T I C A N T S A S

64 70

42

95

44

T E R I S I S S Y

15

16

49

50

51

52

58

73

74

69 75

76

80

81

77 82

86

89

90

97

91

98 103

108 115

Y A K

63

85

102

107

14

T H E T A S

45

68 72

96

13

T B L O OO G E N U A G E N G I G Z O N E E N A P P D O R E R I S M A U G E N A L R I V E O T E R M I E N I C R O E N EW P O N E A T E R

38

48

79

94

12

D D O R E S I N C R E T A I D N O U S P O H Y S OO T N U I N L I T E D N E S E T N T S H S O N A R Y OG MN O T P A G C H U U S E

33

57

71

88

118

27

43

67

78

87

I O C

26

62

66

84

111 112 115 116 117

37

61

83

R E S

A N A L D A G I OG E N S E T S R OG E I C E S C A R T O N H T G E S E R A T E N E R A R G E N I L C A T I R C O C A F R O N T A N A M E N 11

47

65

C D C

10

56 60

C A N I N E

32

41

55

91 92 93 94 95 97 100 102 103 104 105 106

19

31

40

59

114

H O L S T

36

46

101

P R A T E

25

29

34

80 82 85 86 88 90

“Flag” artist Jasper Left the coop?

Hidden reserve Soap-pad user High standards Road runner British gun of WWII Basic util.

Lanford Wilson’s “___ Baltimore” Acting teacher Stella Indian crop Felt unwell ___-approved See Father-son actors Robert and Alan Account amount Fortunate Mine passages Coin-flip words Recite, as a mantra Quick on the uptake Servitude symbol Ponderosa stray Walk onstage Be a kvetch 1966 film or song Martial-arts star of “Romeo Must Die” Thirteen popes As soon as Goo for a ’do U.S. Army E-5, briefly Rhyme for “Jed” in a hillbilly tune Awfully long time

22

24

28

61 63 65 67 71 72 73 74 76

Solution to A Four-Star Puzzler A P H I D

21

23

93

8

9 Full of zest 10 Business card abbr.

11 Weapon of Wells’s Martians 12 Booster of the Bulldogs 13 Sine reciprocal, briefly 14 Play an ace?

15 Reacted with fright 16 Lawn-trimming tools 17 Promoting peace 19 Classical guitarist Julian 20 Start to take off 21 See 81 Across 26 “Hot in Cleveland” star 29 Had leftovers, e.g.

31 African scavenger 32 Waterfall 33 “___ of Honey” 35 Vail quarters 36 Lilliputian 40 The bartender on “Gunsmoke” 41 Boneheaded 42 Sunscreen acronym 43 Indigo dye source 45 Messianic Muslim leader 48 Word after “Thou” 50 Ray Charles hit, “Born ___” 51 Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 is in it 52 Takes care of 53 Foods served on sticks 54 Undivided 55 Synapse neighbor 56 Source of 86 Across 58 Birthday party buy

18

20

53

7

AVONDALE 3617 ST. JOHNS AVE. 388-5406

104

100

106

109 116

99

105

92

110

111

117

112

113 118

119

120

121

122

123

124

June 5-11, 2012 | folio weekly | 45

Afterword

A local writer bids farewell to an old friend

W

hen I heard about the recent closing of Tappin Book Mine in Atlantic Beach, I was at a rare loss for words. At the very least, I was hoping the news was just more hearsay, tied into the same economic woes that had left the Beaches littered with vacant strip malls, and where even the pawn shops are going out of business.

But a visit to the decades-old independent bookstore confirmed the dire news: The store will close mid-June. On a recent rainy May afternoon, I spent a good hour-and-a-half scouring the shelves and talking to owner Doug Tappin and longtime employee Skip Pridgen.

The pair resemble a sort of Mutt and Jeff of the local letters scene — Doug is the more professorial, and Skip sports a grey ponytail, forever marking him a countercultural cowboy.

We talked about the store’s closure, and the state of the printed word. While saddened by the closing, Doug was stoic about the reasons for shutting the doors on this beaches landmark. “Today the industry is even more oriented toward what is simply marketable,” he explained. “And that doesn’t work for the usedbook business.”

Doug pointed out that the diversity in what he sold was indicative of what has been key to his longevity: a book on Arabic psychology, an anthology on late-medieval, early-Renaissance history and a third volume tracing various ethnic histories. “People of a certain age and mentality read and track down all kinds of books, in every possible and divergent interest,” he noted. But contemporary culture seems to be moving in a different direction. “For so long, people have been preached [to] that things that bring more money, or greater things or sex are the only things worth pursuing,” he said. Skip is more direct. “People still go to college, and they still get a degree, but instead of getting educated, they get trained.”

My first encounter with used books occurred during my first visit to Tappin. Doug’s father, F. Donald Tappin, opened the store in 1975 and, three years later, after outgrowing two locations, settled into the current 2,200-square-foot space. Doug started working full time at the business around 1980 and soon took over the operation.

The younger Tappin began stocking the front corner of the store with the colorful bounty that had originally lured me in: comic books. I discovered the store in 1981, as a 9-year-old who was an avid reader and had a growing obsession with all things gory and otherworldly. At the time, Tappin had an incredible display, an entire wall of recent and old titles. Though the words “graphic novel” would gradually legitimize the comic-book scene, in those years the people perusing the selections looked like larger versions of me: pale, bespectacled obsessives.

As puberty kicked in, I grew bored while waiting to develop telekinesis or save buxom wenches (who would probably choose death-bydragon over my fumbling gropes), and began to tentatively explore the rows of classic literature.

Admittedly, as a suburban kid raised on

mostly “new things,” the idea of buying a used book seemed beneath me. Yet after reading a used copy of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Cat’s Cradle,” I had that dreaded epiphany that destroys so many while immortalizing so few: “I want to be a writer.” Increasingly seduced by words, I can remember encountering the word “autodidact” (literally, “self-taught” in Greek) and being excited to have discovered what I was becoming, while being equally thrilled about the possibility of one day using the word “autodidact” in an actual conversation (or even an editorial). At 12, I finished the then-de rigueur biography on Jim Morrison (“No One Here Gets Out Alive,” Jerry Hopkins and Danny Sugerman), a book that led to my discovering all sorts of wonderfully corruptive writers. Realizing that I could double-down on my burgeoning collection by purchasing used books meant that I could then compulsively read certain authors.

My initial interest in the fantastic and grotesque translated into the bohemian, aberrant and offbeat. I mispronounced Jack Kerouac’s surname as “heroic” simply because, circa 1984 Jax Beach, I had never heard anyone say his name. I chose to mumble names like Antonin Artaud or Tristan Tzara just to avoid detection.

It was during this same period that I reached another unforgiving crossroads.

Always prone to weird depressions, in a time when growing pains were reworded as chemical imbalances, it was discovered that I bore the mark. If my emerging love of Andre Breton’s

“Nova Express,” I realized and accepted that there would never be any turning back from this direction. Years later, I would discover I’d experienced a moment that was about as unique as a black eye in a bar fight. Yet ever since that initial and defining flash of insight, I’ve found my spiritual tribe of friends, accomplices and even lovers defined not merely but what they have done, but by what they have read.

The discovery of Tappin Book Mine eventually led to the unearthing of Deane’s Books in old downtown Jax Beach, where kind old Mr. Virgil Deane, surmising I was either a kindred book lover or fledgling sex maniac,

Ever since that initial and defining flash of insight, I’ve found my spiritual tribe of friends, accomplices and even lovers defined not merely but what they have done, but by what they have read. surrealist poetry didn’t push me from the pack, prescriptions for tofranil, stelazine and, eventually, lithium, forever barred me from the palace ballroom. I was increasingly comforted by the faces of my new heroes that peered back at me from old paperbacks. Richard Brautigan appeared as confused as I was, in his fringe jacket and sad, wire-framed glasses. In that pre-eBay era, Tappin offered original poetry chapbooks by Allen Ginsberg (then priced $10 to $20) and signed hardback books by William S. Burroughs ($20), underground relics that had been relegated to oddities in the shiny, sanitary nation of Pres. Reagan.

Through circumstances as much spiritual as psychological, it was suggested by my psychiatrist that I be removed from school. My formal education ended in the ninth grade and I surrendered to that level of negative entitlement particular to the heretical and ostracized. I can clearly recall a moment, when I was 15 years old, that overlapped into the mystical.

Listening to Bob Dylan’s “Bringing It All Back Home” while trying to navigate Burroughs’

hipped me to D.H. Lawrence. I also engaged in a solitary moment of shoplifting from Deane’s Books: the Oxford University edition of “The Tibetan Book of the Dead,” a senseless and, in hindsight, karmically ironic act. And, after getting a job at the Jax Beach all-ages punk club Einstein-A-Go-Go, my boss, owner Tammie Faircloth, suggested Chamblin Book Mine in the then-exotic land of Riverside-Avondale.

Whether I left those bookstores with a stack of poetry by some French transsexual heroin addict or exited hours later emptyhanded, I experienced a certain meditative and calming effect by simply walking into a shop.

I’ve often wondered if there is some benign chemical found only in the dust that settles in used books, somehow quieting the central nervous system.

As I stumbled into a barely bona fide adulthood, books and the sanctuary of Tappin Book Mine remained a calming influence on a life that was guided by increasingly unhealthier forces, inspired by self-destructive studies. But I can’t blame books for my taking so much

encouragement from the shadows. In my mid-30s, I made the life-changing decision to no longer be in felony possession of Keith Richards. And again, Tappin was a footnote in the story of my life. I had spent years hunting down an incredibly rare biography of the obscure poet William Wantling, a doomed writer whose greatest claim to fame is being immortalized as a cuckolded husband in Charles Bukowski’s novel, “Women” — under a pseudonym, no less. After browsing bookstores in the States and Europe, and conducting futile online searches, I had given up. Now clean and with a clearing head, I handed the task to Doug and Skip. They found a copy of the book in a week. Customer service aside, I took this as an overt sign from something greater than myself, assuring me I was still on the right path — with books once again as my beacon.

The tropical rain that had been pounding outside subsided and I had Doug ring up the half-dozen books I’d pulled from the shelves.

During our conversation, Skip had put on a CD by his latest find, Texas singer-songwriter the late Walter Hyatt, and the hippie honky-tonker played at a bookstore-appropriate volume. For what might be my final purchase, I snagged a set of hardbacks chronicling the lives of early cinema stars, and a signed book of drawings

by Beat figurehead Lawrence Ferlinghetti — all for the whopping price of $12. I thanked Doug and Skip for being de facto guides in my life, surprised at my sudden need to choke back soft tears. “You guys probably kept me out of jail,” I joked, “and at the very least, I surely write because of this place.”

Skip narrowed his eyes, looking down over his glasses.

“Man, you can’t blame that on us!”

Dan Brown dbrown@folioweekly.com

No relation to any bestselling authors, Brown has been the Arts & Entertainment Editor at Folio Weekly since April 2010. A former bassist for the bands Royal Trux and ’68 Comeback, Brown admits to currently owning 3,000 LPs but only a few hundred books.

Folio Weekly welcomes Backpage Editorial submissions. Essays should be at least 1,200 words and on a topic of local interest or concern. Email your Backpage to themail@folioweekly.com or snail mail it to Anne Schindler, Editor, Folio Weekly, 9456 Philips Highway, Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256. Opinions expressed on the Backpage are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors or management of Folio Weekly.

46 | folio weekly | June 5-11, 2012

JUNE 5-11, 2012 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 47

ST. ANTHONY’S NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH A Parish of the National Catholic Church of North America WEDDINGS-BAPTISMS-FUNERALS Chapel at St. Luke’s, 1140 S. McDuff at Remington Sunday Mass at 10:30 am * 904-403-8328 / 904-573-9309 sanccmmb@aol.com www.nationalcatholicchurch.org

NASHVILLE VOCAL COACH

Contemporary styles of singing, Violin/Fiddle instruction & artist development. Over 35 yrs of music industry experience. Call 727-7057 or logon to www.thenashvillevocalcoach.com