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From pro-wrestling receptionist to advocate for the poor, Alison Graham fights for fairness in a land of foul play. p. 7

Show me the maps! State legislators keep redistricting talks deliberately vague. p. 10

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22 EDITOR’S NOTE Is it too much to ask for a lawmaker to live in his district? p. 4

Uncommon Music festival offers a great night of local sounds for an even greater cause. p. 23

NEWS From pro-wrestling receptionist to legal advocate for the poor, Alison Graham fights for fairness in a land of foul play. p. 7

ON THE COVER Singer-songwriter Matt Butcher survives music trends, lineup changes and his own vices. p. 24

Show me the maps! State legislators keep redistricting talks deliberately vague. p. 10

ARTS The Rockin’ Heat Sneaker Trade Show stays one step ahead. p. 30

Local educator and entrepreneur Chris Markl turns his passion for running into tangible foreign aid. p.12

Comedian Matt Ward specializes in new, inventive ways to offend us. p. 31

BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Mike Hogan gets a big payoff for supporting Rick Scott. Plus Riverside Arts Market’s Wayne Wood leaves behind the organization he founded. p. 8

THE EYE Photos from Beverly Finster-Guinn’s night at MOCA. p. 41 BACKPAGE Student assessment should be the guide, not the goal, in primary school classrooms. p. 47

SPORTSTALK The NFL is back! Can the Jags win? p. 13 OUR PICKS Get out of the house, slug! p. 17 MOVIES “Captain America” and “Friends With Benefits.” p. 18 MUSIC Two decades into an amazing career, Alison Krauss merges creative integrity and commercial success. p. 22

MAIL p. 5 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 14 MONEY JUNGLE p. 15 HAPPENINGS p. 34 DINING GUIDE p. 36 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 42 I SAW U p. 43 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 44 CLASSIFIEDS p. 45 august 2-8, 2011 | folio weekly | 3

Where You Live

Lawmakers continue to run afoul of rules requiring them to live in the district they represent

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ohn Thrasher is a friend* of mine, so I’m naturally loath to criticize him. But recent questions about which of his five houses he calls home demand an airing.

Last week, Thrasher (R-Jacksonville) put up for sale his five-bedroom, five-bath Fleming Island manse, where he’s lived for more than a decade and which is clearly his primary residence. It’s where he gets his newspaper, where he picks up his mail, where his all-important FSU memorabilia

Thrasher’s manse

hangs on the walls. True, Thrasher shifted his homestead exemption to a small condo in District 8 when he decided to run for the seat, but that address is more a convenient fiction than a real estate fact. As his St. Augustine Beach neighbors note, the most anyone has seen of him was when he was waving signs on election day.

Questions about Thrasher’s real residence have surfaced a few times, including last month, when the St. Augustine Record wrote a piece suggesting he lived in Clay County, and last January, when the state senator inadvertently used his Clay County address when making a campaign donation. But Thrasher is just Fullwood one of several local lawmakers who struggle with the residency requirement — and he’s far from the worst offender (I’m not just saying that because he’s my friend*.) Thrasher, at least, changed his homestead exemption to reflect where he’s supposed to live, and votes in-district. State Rep. Reggie Fullwood (D-Jacksonville) didn’t quite pull that off. The Jacksonville Democrat was elected in November despite the fact that he was not a registered elector of his district, as required by law. Fullwood claimed that he lived in the correct district, but that isn’t entirely clear. Even after the election, his homestead exemption was for an out-ofdistrict home (WJXT-Channel 4 aired a piece on Fullwood’s residency, available at bit.ly/ gsgJaN). And his former opponent staked out both of Fullwood’s residences, posting video of the lawmaker’s Chevy Tahoe parked at his out-of-district home at 4:30 a.m. (bit.ly/ 4 | FOLIO WEEKLY | AUGUST 2-8, 2011

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esFKnh). The House reprimanded Fullwood and docked him for the 15 days that elapsed between the election and when he got around to changing his voter registration, but the $1,200 fine seems unlikely to make other lawmakers sit up and take notice.

Which is a shame, because Northeast Florida seems to have a persistent blind spot when it comes to this very basic rule.

Residency questions dogged former Mayor John Peyton, who claimed he’d been living in a garage apartment at his father’s house in Jacksonville for years, even though his driver’s license and tax returns had him living at an address in Ponte Vedra Beach in St. Johns County. Former School Board Chair Brenda Priestly-Jackson rather openly lived outside of her district, in a family home she inherited after her father’s death, and merely rented a house in the district she was elected to represent. Similar problems actually cost former Jabour Jacksonville City Councilmember Jay Jabour his seat when it became clear that he lived at his spacious San Jose home — near where the family went to church and school — rather than the small Jax Beach condo in his district where he claimed to live.

In every case, elected officials have painted concerns about their residency as the work of political enemies, and dismissed them as meaningless. And in almost every case, exposing the dual residency or seeing the rules enforced has fallen not to officials with the Supervisor of Elections office, or the State Attorney’s Office, but to ordinary citizens.

As lawmakers gear up for the state’s oncea-decade redistricting, you can be sure they will put every effort into preserving existing districts for sitting lawmakers, and crafting new districts for aspiring ones.

Republican Rep. Aaron Bean, who conveniently dropped out of the 2010 senate race to make way for Bean Thrasher, doesn’t currently live in District 5, where he plans to run for senate. But Thrasher, who sits on the redistricting committee, owes Bean a big favor, and we’re not alone in guessing that by the time the maps are drawn, Bean will live comfortably within District 5’s borders.

And who knows? If all goes well, Thrasher may be able to use the process to bring his own district a little closer to home.

Anne Schindler themail@folioweekly.com

You’re Fired!

In response to “Horrible Bosses” (News, July 19), I am stunned. If, in fact, there were no consequences for the employees mentioned, following a city probe, I say “shame on you.”

No one should be subjected to profanity, racial and ethnic slurs and good ol’ boy politics in 2011! And the use of the “N-word” is unconscionable!

I can guarantee that a non-city employee would have been fired immediately but, of course, these individuals were also supervisors with clout. The complaints came from 9 of 17 employees in the department … doesn’t that constitute a majority? That many coworkers couldn’t be wrong, and should have been taken seriously. It is amazing that transfers were put in place in lieu of disciplinary action. Did those in authority feel that this activity would end at the next place of employment? Absurd!

A hostile work environment is as poisonous as a hostile marriage. However, these employees are trapped. Unfortunately, they can’t walk away. Something needs to radically change NOW! Rebecca Sullivan Via email

Paying For It

When Alexis de Tocqueville said, “A People gets the government they deserve,” he might have been talking about the St. Johns County Commissioners. We deserve them because we

budget shortfalls, county commissioners built a $16,500,000 building to work in. In addition, most of the current commissioners ran for office as fiscal conservatives, promising to keep taxes low.

The new PAC will be taking on the new tax hike with grassroots activism, earned media and paid media.

Adam Guillette, Chairman St. Johns County Families PAC

I just returned home to find a lengthy phone message from Adam Guillette. For the second time in a week, he has invited himself into my home and left messages that distort the truth, mislead people and attack serving commissioners by twisting truth and ignoring facts.

I have been unable to be as involved as I normally am with matters of county government this year, but Mr. “Spin the Facts” and his friends have just pushed me into letting each of you know: I haven’t had my head in the sand since 2006 and I appreciate the work that has been done to save us from the insane spending of previous boards. You [commissioners] have done it and preserved my quality of life. I understand we have reached the point there is little to no fat to cut and a modest tax increase is necessary unless you cut services. In this house WE FAVOR THE PROPOSED TAX INCREASE. We care about our libraries, parks, roads, kids, senior citizens and the beautiful county we

While many of us have been distracted by the broad national issues, this group has been flying under the radar, running as conservative Republicans but behaving like tax-and-spend You-Know-Whos — perhaps not surprisingly, since some of them began their political lives as Democrats. haven’t been paying attention — something, evidently, they’ve been banking on. While many of us have been distracted by the broad national issues, this group has been flying under the radar, running as conservative Republicans but behaving like tax-and-spend You-Know-Whos — perhaps not surprisingly, since some of them began their political lives as Democrats.

We need to start paying attention and throw some serious light on their relentless drive to impose unnecessary increased taxes while engaging in spending that can be charitably characterized as unwise. If we do that, maybe we’ll deserve a better approach, and then maybe we’ll get one.

Henry Scanlon Ponte Vedra

A group of local residents has created a political action committee to defeat the new $12 million property tax increase proposed by the St. Johns County Commission.

From 2000 to 2010, St. Johns County’s population increased by 53 percent, but government spending tripled. And despite

call home. Ignore the fools who don’t know the history, don’t do their homework, spin facts and distort the truth. Speak up, loud and clear so people won’t be sucked in by these destructive, divisive self-serving and/or stupid people.

Clara Cowan Ponte Vedra Beach via email

Great Scott

In response to “Slick Rick” by Richard C. Keene (Mail, July 19): Richard, can you give some specific examples of Gov. Scott wasting taxpayer dollars, acting unethically or semicrooked? He is working for one dollar per year and is providing his own airplane. And Richard, do you really think raising taxes on corporations will help create jobs in Florida?

Corporations have been forced overseas where the workforce is less, not more educated, because tax rates and government regulations are far less burdensome there. The liberals who hate corporations and profits remind me of the story about killing the goose that laid the golden egg.

Gov. Scott is doing what he said he would

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do if elected. How many other politicians can honestly say that? He is not indebted to lobbyists or special interest groups, unlike most politicians. He has had some difficult decisions to make, and has upset the status quo. He has not been in office long, so give him a chance.

He is the people’s choice.

We are lucky to have Rick Scott as governor.

Mark Sawyer Jacksonville via email

Punch Drunk

When I was 10 years old, I was over the moon to visit Las Vegas with my family and felt very grown-up visiting Circus Circus to see the shows. My excitement quickly turned to outrage — and in fact, the very course of my life was changed — when the show was a kangaroo being forced to “box.” The kangaroo looked confused, terrified and sad.

I started screaming that they were hurting the kangaroo and demanded that we leave.

Even a child could see how wrong and ugly this show is, and the experience opened my eyes to the realization that people could be deliberately cruel to animals in the name of “entertainment.” I vowed then that I was always going to speak out when I saw people hurting animals.

The Piccadilly Circus is traveling through Florida and is dragging a diapered, depressed kangaroo named Rocky along. Rocky is brought into a ring and poked, teased and provoked into putting up a “fight.” He is surrounded by bright lights, loud music and people shouting at him. But by nature, kangaroos are shy and avoid contact with humans. In this wretched boxing act, Rocky is forced into participating in a gratuitous display that diminishes his grace and beauty.

If you care about animals and don’t want to see them abused and demeaned, please don’t buy a ticket to this circus, or any other show that hurts animals for profit.

Anna Ware Fayetteville, Ga. via email

Worth Watching

Talk about crap. I want to thank StevePortlandMercury or whatever his name is for providing me enough crap to fertilize my front and back yards for the next year on his diss-ertation(?) on Harry Potter and the rest of his BS for what is coming up the rest of the week (I ♥ Televison, July 12). I think he needs to hang it up and do something worthwhile like pick his nose and eat it.

Phil Skewes Jacksonville via email

Trashing Treaty

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This weekend while enjoying this beautiful (and hot) weather, my friends and I were walking around downtown and decided to go to Treaty Oak Park. When we arrived, we were all appalled to see there were about 20-30 people running around and disgracing this tree. They were doing more than your average kid just climbing the tree; it appeared to be a Parkour photo shoot/training session.

What they were doing was potentially causing great harm to this historic and beloved tree! To see the force that they were

using to jump and swing from branch to branch was hard to watch. You could see the tree limbs start to shake and almost give at times. They would swing off the lower limbs and climb all the way to the top of the tree.

The force they were using to throw them was enough to break most branches, let alone a tree that old.

The worst part is that no one else seemed to think that this was crazy other than the four of us standing back and watching. We were there for almost 10 minutes before we were so upset at the damage and possible harm to the tree that we called the nonemergency police line. A simple photo shoot with the tree as a backdrop is a wonderful and inspiring idea, but when it turns to possible harm, that is something that needs to be addressed. I have many fond memories of that tree, including some of my best friends getting married there. If those kids were to

A simple photo shoot with the tree as a backdrop is a wonderful and inspiring idea, but when it turns to possible harm, that is something that needs to be addressed. have harmed it, I would have been outraged.

Later, on Jacksonville.com, I found all the photos of the Parkour shoot (http://bit.ly/ nqwadn) and you can clearly see the stress they are putting on the tree. It’s heartbreaking.

This tree has been a part of Jacksonville since before the 1930s when Mrs. Jessie DuPont’s garden club began to try to help preserve it. This is a part of Jacksonville’s history and I believe that more attention and respect needs to be paid. This is not a toy or prop for a bunch of Parkour enthusiasts to use as a playground.

Kendall Mauro Via email

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What the Heck?

In response to Norman R. Dunn Sr.’s propaganda piece on Sarah Palin (Mail, “Miracle Woman,” July 19): How can Palin possibly be qualified to govern this nation, when she couldn’t even last a full term as governor of a state? She is simply a profiteering opportunist; it’s a shame that everyone can’t see that.

Greg Zills Jacksonville via email

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Walter Coker “I don’t remember having a conversation about having an obligation to look after the least of us,” Graham says.

“It was just what you did.”

The Good Fight

From pro-wresting receptionist to legal advocate for the poor, Alison Graham works for fairness in a land of foul play

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udolph Ludaway was just one more sad case in Duval County Circuit Court that day, seated in a room full of similarly squandered potential, all of it dressed in orange jumpsuits and shackled at the ankles. The jury deliberated for an hour and a half before finding 63-year-old Ludaway guilty of burglary to a construction site, a crime that would earn him five years in prison. But Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Hugh Carithers was in a position to double that sentence, having designated Ludaway a habitual offender due to a long string of felony burglaries dating back to 1981.

There wasn’t much to say. Ludaway was just one more person caught up in a cycle of addiction and crime, one more body churning through the prison mill.

Then his attorney brought out a box guitar.

Assistant Public Defender Alison Graham had an idea that listening to her client play the

openness to her clients and her willingness to take chances to help others get a fresh perspective. “It was a way to present him as a human being,” says Hanania, now an attorney with the Regional Conflict Council, “as a person rather than a series of entries on a sheet of all these misdeeds.”

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oday, as director of advocacy at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Graham continues to focus on offering a measure of justice to people who might otherwise not merit attention. Her career has been both a departure from the rarified atmosphere of her childhood and a return to the life of service that her parents exemplified.

Alison Graham did not grow up like the rest of us. First of all, there was the large chunk of fossilized bone, a present from her grandfather Raymond Dart, that was prominently displayed on a large living room table. Bookshelves

Today, as director of advocacy at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Graham continues to focus on offering a measure of justice to people who might otherwise not merit attention. music he loved might give the judge a glimpse into his heart, and what his choices had cost him. So she borrowed the guitar from another attorney, and Ludaway plucked the strings and sang George Gershwin’s classic “Summertime.”

Graham remembers that all the whispering in the courtroom stopped, all the talking and mumbling of other defendants hushed. For a brief moment, her client wasn’t just another orange jumpsuit. He was human.

Carithers still sentenced Ludaway to eight years in prison and two years of probation. But Graham believes something happened that day he played the guitar. “That was a really special day, and it stayed with me,” says Graham. “The state was able to prove their case and the jury found him guilty, but they still acknowledged his humanity. It was beautiful.”

Former Assistant Public Defender Waffa Hanania was in the courtroom that day as well, and says the moment shows both Graham’s

contained large books with gloriously colored plates of cave paintings. National Geographic Magazine devoted its November 1985 issue to her grandfather’s 1924 discovery of Australopithecus africanus — a fossil he believed was the “missing link” between man and ape. Graham’s mother, Diana, was a model, a dancer, a pilot and a pathologist and, ultimately, a rural physician who treated the poor in South Carolina and Florida. Her Scottish father, William, a World War II paratrooper, invented an artificial hip and was a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon before a heart attack forced him to retire.

When adults asked Graham what she wanted to be when she grew up, she didn’t name any of those things that her parents might have inspired her to be — doctor or dancer, pilot or paleontologist. Instead, Graham set her sights on a transgressive female role model: The Wicked Witch of the West.

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After the heart attack, the Graham family moved to Taxahaw, S.C., where William Graham ran a small farm and her mother set up a trailer to provide medical care for the poor. Her father paid for his farm manager to go to college.

Her mother often brought home bags of collard greens and sacks of potatoes, payments from patients who couldn’t afford to pay cash. Graham calls her mother “remarkable.” When her father was unable to fly a plane because of his heart condition, Graham’s mother became a pilot so she could fly at his side. When they built their house in South Carolina, she became a licensed electrician and plumber so she could oversee the work. In her rural practice, she treated every type of ailment — from kids with measles to a man who sawed off his arm with a chainsaw to a sexually abused child. It was JALA executive director Michael Figgins says Graham’s poise and quite an upbringing for Graham intelligence have earned her the respect of coworkers. and her brother William. “There was always an overabundance of degrees in my house to help with homework.” they promised better assignments if she stuck Graham’s parents never told her that it out. a life of service to the poor was noble or That’s how the granddaughter of that she should use her gifts to do good in Raymond Dart found herself fielding the world. “I don’t ever remember having telephone calls for a very different kind of a conversation about having an obligation anthropological wonder: six-time WCW to look after the least of us,” she says. “It champion Ric Flair (aka “The Nature Boy”). was just very much by example. It was just The job sometimes entailed finding kind natural. It was what you did.” ways to put off callers who wanted to help wrestlers “right the incredible wrongs that they had born witness to on the last night’s programming.” Graham never complained, espite having a family tree full of but the Turner people never found her intelligence and a household full of drive another job. and passion, Graham’s course in life was By 1998, Graham was frustrated. Living kind of wobbly at first. She earned a B.A. in in Atlanta, unable to afford to go out to eat or philosophy from Florida State University, to see live music, and barely able to pay the delving deeply into the existentialists and existentialist feminist writer and philosopher rent on her $18,000-a-year salary, she called her mother one day to complain — and her Simone de Beauvoir. She reveled in the life’s course changed. “I think I was generally music of Elvis Costello, particularly the song griping about my station in life to my mom, that shares her name, and drove hundreds and she encouraged me to do law.” of miles to hear him. But after graduating Graham had never given law school a from FSU, she found she didn’t know what thought, never read a book about the law or she wanted to do with her life. She returned even talked to an attorney about what exactly to Sarasota and took a job as a secretary at a lawyer did. “I think I watched the ‘Pelican an insurance agency. “I wasn’t very happy,” Brief,’ once,” she says. she says.

But once she decided — choosing to Graham moved to Atlanta with her thenreturn to FSU for law school — she found boyfriend — without jobs, without a place the rigors of law school rewarding. It was the to stay, without a place to store their stuff first time in her life she really had to wrap (she thought the pressure would be a good motivator) — and applied for a temp job at her brain around a subject to understand it.

Ted Turner’s media and sports empire. “I “No matter what I was given to do,” she says, thought I’d get to see what advertising was “I really appreciated that I wasn’t answering about because they did their own advertising,” telephones all day.” she reasons. “I’d get to see what sports After graduating, she sought work at management was about. I’d get to see what the local public defender’s office. She was news was about, journalism. That was my plan. partly inspired by the work of assistant And then I was going to find myself somehow.” public defenders Pat McGuinness and But the Turner empire had a more pressing Ann Finnell, whose work exonerating a need: someone to answer phones at the World 12-year-old boy falsely accused of killing an Championship Wrestling headquarters, in a elderly tourist was the subject of the awardcomplex apart from the rest of the mogul’s winning documentary, “Murder on a Sunday businesses. “[It wasn’t] even on the same Morning.” That cinched it. “I mean it was like campus with the Wolf Blitzers,” she jokes. But clouds parted and light came down from the they could put her to work immediately and sky,” Graham says.

St. Francis House homeless shelter, St. Augustine, July 18

Brickbats to Jacksonville Public Works senior manager Dave McDaniel for threatening to destroy beautification efforts worth tens of millions of dollars in order to force neighborhood groups to agree to maintain city rights-of-way.

At a July 11 meeting of the Mayport Waterfront Partnership, McDaniel bullied the group to sign an agreement freeing the city from any obligation to maintain Town Center landscaping, saying he’d use inmate labor to pull out all plantings if the group didn’t sign. The city, which designated 19 Town Centers in an effort to revitalize older neighborhoods through beautification, now refuses to maintain those properties, citing budget constraints.

Bouquets to Flagler College grad Cal Colgan for using journalism to expand our understanding of the world around us. The Florida College Press Association recently acknowledged Colgan’s work as co-editor of Flagler’s online student newspaper with two awards, one for a news story he wrote on the homeless in St. Augustine and another for a feature on a fellow student’s service in Afghanistan.

Bouquets to youth group leader Debbie Abbott and the four members of the Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church youth mission group F.L.A.M.E. for a recent week of volunteering. In addition to volunteering at local charities, the elementary and middle school-age set up an old-fashioned lemonade stand in their Intracoastal West neighborhood to raise money for the Beaches group B.E.A.M., an emergency assistance ministry.

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raham, who passed The Florida Bar and joined the public defender’s office in 2001, resigned after eight years, following the election of Matt Shirk in 2009. She left on good terms, but admits it was hard seeing many of her mentors — including McGuinness and Finnell — fired (see “Trial & Error,” Folio Weekly, Dec. 16, 2008, bit.ly/pUy4LG).

Graham had served as lead attorney in more than 20 capital murder cases, defended sexual predators facing a life of lockup and served on the Special Defense Unit, handling the most serious felonies. But she was now briefly out of a job.

Graham ultimately accepted a position at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid as a fair housing attorney. That may seem like a step down, but she liked the ability as a JALA attorney to solve problems without ever going to trial. She could make life better, not just for her clients but for other people in their apartment complexes or in their neighborhood. She was also able to educate tenants about their rights, like when she helped a blind tenant who’d unknowingly rented a house that needed to be condemned (see “Blind Faith,” Nov. 3, 2009).

More recently, Graham was named JALA’s director of advocacy, which means the 35-yearold redhead is now the agency’s youngest boss.

Still, she does her job with such poise, says JALA executive director Michael Figgins, other attorneys at JALA feel they can take problems and questions to her without feeling threatened or judged.

Today, much of Graham’s time is spent learning about cases attorneys are working on and looking for common themes, as well as for ways JALA’s 36 attorneys can help each other out. She’s also on the lookout for cases that could be joined together in class action lawsuits to address underlying systemic problems.

Graham recently started a workshop for men to learn how to apply to modify their child support payments. Because so many breadwinners have lost their jobs, many fathers miss payments — and face jail time when they do. She’s also organized an in-house training session for JALA attorneys in handling appeals.

And she recently gave a class on how to take a deposition effectively, something she did often as a criminal defense attorney.

Prior to landing the JALA job, Graham enrolled in University of North Florida’s master of science in criminal justice program. She says it’s a way to study “not just the law but our society, from a social science perspective …

You get to take the time to think of the broader societal principles that don’t come into the discussion in the courtroom.”

At the public defender’s office and now at JALA, Graham feels she’s tapped into that sense of purpose that drove her mother and father. “We are doing tremendous things, wonderful things for people every day who are standing between their homes and homelessness,” she says. “[It’s] work that gives a voice to people over their lives, over their education, over their healthcare and their housing … whether they will be able to remain in the United States.”

Graham says she feels extremely fortunate to do the work she does. “This is just a great privilege and a great gift,” she says. “And I get to carry these lofty principles with me to work every day.”

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Pop Up Art As the founder of the “Art in Strange Places” project, Dolf James has worked to promote grassroots creativity and make the arts visible. For last year’s “Red Chairs” project, he photographed a small set of box-like seats in locations ranging from NAS Jax to the top of the Modis Building. Along with fellow artist Christina Foard, James spearheaded the community arts project “Imagination Squared,” which drew thousands of participants and culminated in a show at MOCA Jacksonville.

Now, James hopes to harness that same energy at downtown Jacksonville’s Artwalk with the inaugural Pop Up Galleries event at Main Street Pocket Park, located at the intersection of Main and Monroe streets, behind the Main Library and MOCA Jax. Seventeen artists including Mark Creegan, Paul Ladnier and Sharla Valeski display recent works; Jennifer Chase performs.

James is encouraged by the city’s decision to give him a standing permit, allowing him to continue attempts at fusing art and community involvement. “What we hope,” James told Folio Weekly, “is to have 10 out of maybe 1,000 people who will see what we are doing who will then say, ‘I have an idea for next month.’ ”

Cash for Clunkers “None of them will ever have to face Florida voters.

But they run tons of TV attack ads that intentionally distort Sen. Nelson’s attempts to get a responsible budget. Welcome to politics and democracy postSupreme Court decision that money is ‘free speech.’ ” — Pugilistic response from the office of Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Florida) when CrossRoads GPS, a superPAC created by GOP hitman Karl Rove, aired a second television ad attacking Nelson.

Hogan’s Hero H Ho Fo FFormer Duval County Tax Collector, Tea Party favorite, C aabortion clinic-bombing ffantasizer and failed JJacksonville mayoral Mike Hogan ccandidate a hhas as found a soft landing, courtesy of sugar daddy Rick court Scott. Th The governor appointed Scott Hogan, 61, to a $95,789-a-year job as the sole staffer for the Public Employees Relations Commission, which holds hearings on labor disputes.

Market Forces Retired optometrist Wayne Wood, credited with founding both Riverside Avondale Preservation and hugely popular Riverside Arts Market, has stepped back from active involvement in the market. Folio Weekly received an anonymous letter alleging that Wood and current RAM director Teri Coutu had a falling out, causing Wood to “abruptly cut all contact.” Asked about it, however, Wood said he pulled back to finish a book on the Broward family (expected for fall publication by the Jacksonville Historical Society) and has another book in the works. Pressed about the rumor of a conflict, Wood said, “No. I’m very pleased with how things are going.” Coutu did not return calls for comment.

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“With all due respect, where are the maps?” The ACLU’s Benetta Standly criticizes the legislature’s reluctance to reveal how redistricting might look.

Map Quest!

The legislature takes a deliberately long and winding road to redistricting

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hen a panel of lawmakers gathered in Jacksonville on July 11 to field public input on its once-a-decade redraw of district maps, attendees noticed right away that something was missing: the maps.

“With all due respect, where are the maps?” asked Northeast Florida ACLU Regional Director Benetta Standly. “You bring us here, you © ask 2011 for comment and you give us nothing to comment on.” Standly’s remarks drew shouts and loud applause from the crowd, many of whom had similar

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job of the League of Women Voters or of the Sierra Club to draw the maps,” Ross noted after the meeting.

Former Congressional candidate Jay McGovern, agrees. “It’s their job,” he says of legislators. “We pay them to do it.”

Critics believe lawmakers’ reluctance to draft maps is an avoidance tactic, meant to delay and confuse the process in an effort to undermine it. If so, it certainly isn’t their first attempt. The Republicandominated legislature first tried to neutralize

Trying to give feedback on maps that have not yet been drawn is sort of like critiquing a painting that only exists in an artist’s mind. It’s more than an empty gesture; it’s impossible. complaints. Trying to give feedback on maps that have not yet been drawn is sort of like critiquing a painting that only exists in an artist’s mind. It’s more than an empty gesture; it’s impossible.

The lack of maps is particularly galling since 63 percent of voters last November approved significant changes to the redistricting process.

Amendments 5 and 6 require that both state and U.S. Congressional districts be drawn fairly — not gerrymandered, not configured to elect a certain person or party. The amendments build in protections for racial minorities and non-English speakers, but otherwise require new districts to be compact, contiguous and as similar in size as possible.

“These are simple, simple guidelines,” said Jacksonville League of Women Voters President Katie Ross at the first of two July 11 hearings. She was indignant at the suggestion from Sen. Don Gaetz, who chairs the Senate Reapportionment Committee, that the League submit its own redistricting plan. “It’s not the 10 | folio weekly | august 2-8, 2011

Amendments 5 and 6 by placing their own “poison pen” Amendment 7 on the November ballot, which would have allowed lawmakers to redraw districts without regard to contiguity or connectedness. Circuit Judge James Shelfer struck Amendment 7 from the ballot, criticizing its misleading language and saying it clearly attempted to “hide the ball” from voters.

Republican Gov. Rick Scott played his own games with the amendments. On Jan. 4, 2011, one of his first official acts was to withdraw former Gov. Charlie Crist’s request that the Department of Justice sign off on the amendments (a requirement the feds make of Florida and several other states with a history of discriminatory election laws). Scott’s move delayed the preclearance process by nearly three months, since the Florida Senate and the Florida House waited until March 29 to jointly resubmit the preclearance request.

Lawmakers also joined another court fight. On Jan. 14, the Republican-dominated

Florida House of Representatives filed an unopposed motion to join Democratic state Rep. Corrine Brown’s November 2010 lawsuit challenging Amendment 6. Brown contends that the amendment conflicts with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which she invokes as the authority for keeping her carefully constructed minority-access District 3 intact (a position that, notably, the NAACP does not support). That court battle may be long and will certainly be costly, but it’s litigation that can’t happen until the courts actually receive new district maps. The fact that both sides of the court fight will also be fi nanced by taxpayers is an irony not lost on the majority of voters who approved the amendments.

“You don’t have the right to use my tax dollars to sue me to get the law changed,” noted Leslie Goller, an elections attorney who has represented the Democratic Party.

Goller also echoes the concerns of Northeast Florida elections officials, who worry they won’t have enough time after maps are approved to notify voters of updated districts and precinct changes. Clay County Supervisor of Elections Chris Chambless encouraged lawmakers to “expedite the process,” noting that even if lawmakers vote on the maps by January 2012, as required by the current timetable, it would leave only two weeks to update voters before absentee ballots go out.

Goller takes legislators to task for making it sound like publishing map proposals is prohibited by law. It’s not, she insists. “The law only says that you can’t vote on [the maps until January 2012,]” Goller says, “not that you can’t draw them.” Goller contends that lawmakers could have begun presenting draft maps and soliciting input the day after the amendments passed, even while seeking preclearance from the Department of Justice.

Sen. Gaetz dismissed accusations of stalling, implying that Florida lawmakers would be at the mercy of the Department of Justice, and expressed hope that the federal agency would “take advantage of a shorter timeline.”

Goller finds it disingenuous that lawmakers would shift blame for time pressures onto the Department of Justice, when the legislature waited nearly five months after the amendments passed to resubmit paperwork to the DOJ for preclearance. “It’s like the teenaged kid who waits until the last minute to do a project,” Goller says. “It’s not responsible government.”

McGovern contends the tactics are transparently partisan. “Their goal is to maintain power,” he says. “Their object is not to comply [with the amendments] but to create two new Republican Congressional districts.”

Jacksonville University political science professor Stephen Baker doesn’t wholly disagree. He expects that the newly drawn districts will ultimately resemble current ones, despite the fact that several speakers bemoaned district lines that slice through gated communities, stretch across multiple counties and, at times, measure no more than one block wide. Baker also expects that the maps ultimately passed by the legislature will end up in court.

“That’s just the legislature being the legislature,” says Baker. “If you can’t stay in power, you can’t do anything else.”

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Local educator and entrepreneur Chris Markl turns his passion for running into tangible foreign aid

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orn into a middle-class family and raised in Orlando, Chris Markl admits he’ll always be a “tourist to poverty.” But that doesn’t stop the 31-year-old assistant professor of economics and political science at Florida State College at Jacksonville from trying to help others break the cycle.

In July, Markl unveiled Kourage Athletics, a nonprofit based in Kenya that designs, manufactures and markets that country’s first running apparel brand. Besides Markl, an American, the company employs only Kenyans and pays them well above that country’s minimum wage.

With two B.A. degrees from University of North Florida (philosophy and economics), along with one master’s degree in economics from University of Georgia and another in political science from University of Colorado, Markl describes himself as “obsessed with foreign policy with the heart of a philosopher and the brain of an economist.”

While pursuing his master’s degree in Colorado, he applied for and was given a grant to spend the summer in an export-processing zone in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Markl describes the area as a place where “raw materials come in and products leave.” It was there that Markl became interested in textile factories.

“What I’ve learned is that in communities where a textile factory sets up — even under what we would consider dismal conditions — the people are happy to have the work and they feel like their lives are improved from before the factory came to town,” Markl explains. “I thought about how a factory with really good conditions and pay could benefit people in a poverty-stricken community.”

In 2008, Markl, an avid runner and cyclist, decided to start a nonprofit company that would focus on fair trade running apparel. He immediately thought of Kenya, East Africa’s most industrially developed country, also known for producing some of the best longdistance runners in the world. “I thought about branding and I thought about how the apparel needed to have a unique story behind it.” So although he’d never set foot in Africa, in March 2009, Markl flew to Kenya and held meetings

with anyone who would listen to his idea.

When Markl returned to the States, he set the wheels in motion with an initial fundraiser — a 1,800-mile bicycle ride from Vancouver, Canada to San Diego, Calif. It’s been more than two years since that first flight to Kenya and Markl is both excited and overwhelmed that Kourage Athletics finally has product and is ready to take orders. Of course, that doesn’t mean business is booming just yet. “Just because we’re live doesn’t mean anyone knows about us,” he admits.

Kourage Athletics (kourage.org) is still in its infancy. The only product currently for sale is a white nylon performance shirt available in six different screen-printed designs. The graphics — created by a Kenyan designer named Hussein — mimic the land where they are produced, with zebras, colorful stripes and the African coast drafted in a “Picasso Afro.”

All of the material Kourage buys — a highquality nylon — is from Taiwan. It’s the only aspect of the organization that makes Markl uncomfortable. “We’d like everything to be 100 percent Kenyan, but right now we can only get a rough polyester there,” he explains. “Our goal is to eventually open up our own small factory in Kenya, but that’s a year or two away.”

For now, Markl and crew buy fabric from Taiwan, have it shipped to a small factory in Nakuru, Kenya, where workers cut and sew the high-performance running shirts. Next, Hussein’s designs are screen-printed onto the tops which are sent to the States for Markl to pick up at customs. He’ll then take orders via Kourage’s website, pack the merchandise and send it out to customers from his home in San Marco.

Markl estimates that he’s personally about $25,000 in the red so far. He’s also the only member of the nonprofit who doesn’t receive a weekly paycheck. If and when Kourage turns a profit, though, all of the revenue will be reinvested into the company and into Kenya.

“This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” Markl admits. “But this is the biggest thing I’ve ever done. We have a social mission at the end of the day — create economic tools to change lives.”

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The NFL is back! Can the Jags win?

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or years, we have anticipated the NFL lockout. For four-and-a-half months, we the fans endured it. We wondered if play would return. If the league infrastructure would survive these labor negotiations. Many fans threatened to boycott the NFL if the labor issue was not resolved. Empty threats? We’ll never have to know, thank God. The League is back, and what are we saying?

“I just can’t quit you, babe.” Why would we? We are assured that labor peace will reign in the League for a decade. So let’s get back to where we once belonged — griping about Garrard, dissing Del Rio, lamenting the siren call of the City of Angels for wayward, greedhead owners.

The NFL is back — and so are we.

Or are we? It’s hard to get solid ticket sale numbers at this point, but rest assured that they’re flatter than they need to be to avoid home blackouts. This is true, of course, for a lot of teams in the League. We are rational creatures; why would we budget for games that, we were told, most likely wouldn’t happen?

For some fans, the money won’t be an issue; just charge more, and hope any downgrades of the U.S. credit rating or similar messes don’t happen until after the end of the football season. For other fans — the hardscrabble types one might see on the shuttle, for example, who might have viewed their tickets as their principal luxury in life — this may be a lost season in terms of ability to procure their seats.

One could envision, in a different world, a situation where NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell might opt to suspend the infamous blackout rule for the season, as a sop to the long-suffering fans who had to endure the drawn-out spectacle of millionaires and billionaires scrapping over money far beyond the conception of most Americans. Perhaps that will come to pass closer to the regular season. As it is now, Goodell and the League seem willing to take the chance of half-empty stadiums on Opening Day — for many teams, like the Jaguars, on Sept. 11.

Over the course of the off season, it’s been instructive — incidentally — to listen to talking heads yak about how regrettable it would be if, on 9/11, the NFL wasn’t playing games. As if that day of national commemoration should rightly be understood as a showcase event, and we are supposed to conflate our observation of said national

tragedy with our Readiness For Some Football.

Perhaps a more fitting tribute to those who died 10 years ago would be a weekend with no football at all. Maybe — but as we certainly know, there is mad money in commemoration.

What we’ll get instead: jet flyovers and 50-foot flags, synchronized simulacra of celebration of a concept of America familiar to anyone who took middle school civics. The same old thing. And predictably, many are expecting the same old Jaguars for 2011.

I wouldn’t be so quick to anticipate that.

My favorite part of the new NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement? As of this writing, the Jaguars are more than $31M under the Salary Cap and $19M under the new Salary Floor.

The CBA eliminates the disparity between free-spending big-market teams and all of the rest, at least in terms of expenditures.

The Jags have to spend the money, and since they had a defense last year that could best be described as contact-averse, they need to extend contracts to safeties and linebackers who aren’t scared to hit, Donovin Darius-style.

They especially need people with a proven track record of doing such this year, since the truncated training camp and a reduction in padded practices might mean there will be less clubberin’ in practice.

It’s easy enough to bring new guys into the defense and expect them to gel, but whither the offense? Everyone knows we’ve seen Garrard’s ceiling as a quarterback, and — at least after the draft — many hoped that Blaine Gabbert would be groomed to take his spot during the preseason. That’s going to be danged hard to pull off in the abbreviated timeframe, however.

The Big Cats are going to ride No. 9 for a while, at least, and that may work out just fine.

Consider the situation at QB for the rest of the league. The great Peyton Manning gets no younger, and his neck injury lingers into training camp. The Titans have an unproven rookie taking the snaps. The Texans, meanwhile, are the Texans — perennially 8 and 8, second-rate. Could this be the Jaguars’ year?

Some will scoff. Some will be proved wrong.

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the marauding hippos of former drug king Pablo Escobar … no, I’m not kidding. And a new show, “Hillbilly Handfishin’ ” (Animal Planet, Sun., Aug. 7, 10 p.m.), in which a hayseed leads city folk into the river to catch horrifyingly large catfish BY HAND. Personally, I’m more scared of the hillbilly! Haven’t these people ever seen “Deliverance”??

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afford a maid and (c) you see where I’m going with this. Here’s the problem with billy goats: They don’t discriminate. Turns out, billy goats don’t give two billy craps if they’re eating unwanted credit-card applications, last week’s paycheck, a pot of spaghetti you left on the stove all week or your genitals while you’re asleep. In short, billy goats are baaaaaaaah-d. (Sorry.)

Example two: Cockatoos! Jesus Christ, cockatoos are mean! My poor brother had one of these monstrosities, and while it loved his wife, it hated him. One late night while everyone was asleep, my brother padded to the kitchen for a drink of water. That’s when he saw in the darkness … the cockatoo’s cage was open. Frantically looking around, his blood froze when he heard the ominous “click-click2011click” of cockatoo claws stealing across the floor toward him … The bird leered at him in the faint light, a murderous look on its beak.

Naturally, my brother panicked and, tripping over a kitchen chair, he went sprawling, at which point the cockatoo attacked, taking a sizable chunk of lobe from his ear. His screams echoed throughout the house. To this day, my brother still can’t hear the click-click of toenail trimming without calling his therapist.

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9:00 ABC TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN Debut! If regular Joes n’ Janes successfully hide $100,000 from professional investigators, they get to keep the money!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 8:00 DSC INTO THE SHARK BITE Scientists stick tiny cameras in the mouths of angry sharks. (They’re too afraid to do this with weenie dogs.)

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 8:00 NBC FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS Debut! Passed over last fall, this stinky sitcom about twentysomethings in love suffers from the absence of Justin Timberlake AND Mila Kunis.

8:00 TOON THUNDERCATS The Thundercats gang are trapped by pirates.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 10:00 DSC WHEN FISH ATTACK MARATHON A marathon showing of “When Fish Attack” 1, 2 and 3! (I may never go to Red Lobster again!)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 8:00 FOX TEEN CHOICE 2011 Featuring Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and old people Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher.

10:00 ANI HILLBILLY HANDFISHIN’ Debut! Cityfolk catch giant catfish by hand because … actually, I have no idea why anyone would do this.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 8:00 ABC BACHELOR PAD Season premiere! Three freaking hours of dorks trying to get into the pants of dorkettes. How about you jab me with a rusty screwdriver instead?

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ne thing the whole world has learned about Florida in recent years is that you can pretty much do anything you want to children and get away with it. I’m not just talking about our pathological coddling of predators, either, but a political structure that makes our young people easy targets for negative influences and antisocial behavior. At its root is the state’s criminally negligent approach to public education.

The latest round of budget cuts includes approximately 256 positions across Duval county, cuts not limited to teachers.

Student-athletes, who should have spent their precious summertime studying, practicing or just hanging out with friends, have been reduced to begging on the streets for money that the private sector should’ve ponied up instantly. The fact that it hasn’t speaks to the contempt some adults have for the children of this community.

We have underfunded education for longer than most readers have been alive. We’ve stuck them with a worthless curriculum and rearranged teaching practices to prepare them for standardized testing that is not only inapplicable in the real world, but exists solely because of politics. We’ve cut arts, music and sports, which are essential to the shaping of young minds and the building of interpersonal bonds, while de-emphasizing trade and technical education at a time when

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exactly what he stood for. Now the children get to see what their parents are really good for — specifically, nothing. That is a form of education.

The entire Duval County School Board should resign, and maybe the superintendent, too. The seven elected School Board members are all nice folks, but they violated their oaths and their campaign promises to help improve education. Even though funding was cut, their allocation of funds was terrible, wasteful

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Obviously, much of the blame goes to Tallahassee and our pathetic joke of a governor, but this was happening for years, long before anyone had heard of Rick Scott.

America’s physical economy is dissipating faster than blunt smoke in a wind tunnel.

We’ve done all these things, knowing full well what the result will be, because we were warned, exhaustively, at every step. For years, children who saw the raw deal they’d been given and reacted appropriately were labeled “disruptive” or tagged with various fake DSM-IV disorders — ADD, ADHD, OCD, etc. — dictated by Big Pharma. And then what?

They were drugged by the millions, creating an entire generation of addicts (and prostitutes and potential mass-murderers). The kids were pilled-up to conceal the comprehensive failure of their parents, their teachers and their political leaders. And now that the failure is too big to conceal, the decision has been made to eliminate public schools altogether.

Obviously, much of the blame goes to Tallahassee and our pathetic joke of a governor, but this was happening for years, long before anyone had heard of Rick Scott. For me, the blame goes to everyone: teachers’ unions, PTAs and the private sector, the school board and administrators, all elected officials, including this governor’s predecessor. We also fault a Democratic Party that lay down for Scott, offering no resistance while he blatantly bought the governorship. He makes a convenient scapegoat, and a deserving one, but it’s not like anyone, anywhere, has an alternate vision. Scott was elected by a majority of voters who knew

and contributed to the political environment that allowed such cuts to be forced onto an unwilling citizenry.

Hell, if they’d resigned sooner, it might have been possible to offset the budget cuts for a few more months. Instead, they sat back on their taxpayer-padded asses and pled powerlessness, as they voted to deliberately induce hard times on parents, teachers and students. Not one even had the decency to resign in either protest or shame.

Whether they like it or not, they are now part of the problem. And now, having forfeited all credibility, they can never be part of the solution, because Tallahassee knows they’ll lie down on command; their ability to legislate effectively has been broken. The good news is that four of the seven seats are up for grabs in 2012, right after they sign off on the next wave of budget cuts. Districts 1 (Martha Barrett), 3 (W.C. Gentry), 5 (Betty Burney) and 7 (Tommy Hazouri) constitute a majority stake; and Burney and Hazouri are term-limited, so their seats are open.

Students should also consider starting the new school year with a mass walk-out the first week. When adults prove incapable of protecting their children’s interests, then kids need to go into business for themselves. That’s the free market at work!

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Reasons to leave the house this week

JAMS FOR JERRY CHINACAT SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL

Northeast Florida music fans looking for a near Dead experience should check out the 16th annual Chinacat Sunflower Festival held on Sunday, Aug. 7 from (natch) 4:20-9 p.m. at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 101 W. First St., Jacksonville.

This popular event kicks off with a drum circle by Steve Alvarado and friends, followed by live music the Glass Camels, as well as hula hoops, bubbles, kites and other hippie-style paraphernalia. The now-annual event celebrates the life and music of Jerry Garcia and much-loved local kite-maker Rick O’Shea, who passed away in ’08. Bring musical instruments, lawn chairs and a picnic. Patchouli optional. 356-2992.

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HOT ROD! BATON TWIRLING TOURNEY

Seekers of extremely esoteric sports fare, rejoice! The World Baton Twirling Federation International Cup is held daily at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 7 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. This four-day twirl-off features almost 500 competitors from 14 countries in three age categories, battling it out with nothing but a metal rod, a dream of winning and some steely resolve. Tickets range from $20-$25; four-day passes range from $80-$90. 630-3900.

Movie lovers who have grown weary (and possibly deaf) from the high-decibel roar of the multiplex can breathe easy as pianist Bob Moore and percussionist Tony Steve present a live musical accompaniment to Classic Silent Comedies on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at Five Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville.

The films include “Coney Island” (1917), “Triple Trouble” (1918) and 1925’s “Curses,” featuring legendary comedians Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd. Admission is $10; $8 for seniors. 359-0047.

REGGAE AMELIA ISLAND SUNSPLASH

Two days of sun, sand and sweet reggae music are on deck for this year’s Amelia Island Sunsplash on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 7 from 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at Sadler Road beach access, Fernandina Beach. This irie event offers live music by the likes of kLoB, Charlie Crews, Hupp and Ray, The Resolvers, and Spred the Dub as well as surf contests, kids’ activities, food and a beach clean-up. 277-3717. sunsplashmusicfestival.com

COMEDY STEVE-O

“Who you calling a jackass?” Comedian, rogue stuntman and all-around lovable loose cannon Steve-O (aka Stephen Glover) brings his “The Entirely Too Much Information Tour” to The Comedy Zone on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. and on Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6 at 8 and 10 p.m. While the former “Wild Boy” and skateboarding kamikaze from the popular “Jackass” TV show and films has been known for his self-induced, near-death experiences, the now 35-year-old has seemingly cleaned up his act and even chronicled his weird ways in a memoir, “Professional Idiot: A Memoir.” The club is located in the Ramada Inn, 3130 Hartley Road, Jacksonville. Tickets are $30 and $35. 292-4242.

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Any concerns about a possible summer festival deficiency are allayed by five-man funk-practitioners 311 (pictured); the popular Nebraska-bred rockers host their inaugural Pow Wow Festival — three days of funk, rock and rap from Thursday, Aug. 4 through Saturday, Aug. 6 at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Artists scheduled to appear include 311 (performing their “Transistor” album in its entirety), Sublime with Rome, Deftones, G-Love and Special Sauce, Ozomatli, SOJA, Reel Big Fish, Mix Master Mike, MURS and others. Advance 3-day tickets are $145 (includes three nights of camping); $160 at the gate. (386) 364-1683. 311powwowfestival.com august 2-8, 2011 | folio weekly | 17

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or comic book and movie fans like me, it’s been a great summer on the big screen. I’m hard-pressed to remember a similar season when so many good superhero films managed to hold their own against one another. “Captain America: The First Avenger” is the latest and quite possibly the best of the bunch, a winning combination of talent both behind and in front of the camera that (more even than “X-Men: First Class,” “Green Lantern” or “Thor”) remains true to the hero’s pulp origin and early appeal without being cheesy. Given the nature and character of Captain America in this day and age, when cynicism and political correctness go hand-in-hand, such fidelity alone is quite an accomplishment.

Created in 1941 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Captain America arose in the midst of World War II as the embodiment of the starspangled hero. GIs abroad on battlefields and warships, fighting a very real and dangerous enemy, thrilled to Cap’s heroics against the Nazis and the minions of the Red Skull.

Instead of modernizing the story for the new film, screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely wisely retain the same frame of reference as the original creators, blending the imaginative elements effortlessly with the time period.

Adept at fantasy as they proved with their scripts for the three “Narnia” films, Markus and McFeely also collaborated on two very different and sophisticated features of a more realistic nature — “You Kill Me” (with Ben Kingsley and Tea Leoni), a black comedy about an alcoholic hit man, and “The Life and Death of Peter Sellers.” Markus’ and McFeely’s treatment of “Captain America,” witty and self-reflective of the genre without being demeaning, is a major reason for the film’s success.

The story proper begins with the unsuccessful quest by an undersized weakling named Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) to join the army and fight Nazism. Patriotic and idealistic, Steve is also skinny and weak, the natural prey for bullies.

The former qualities catch the attention of Dr. Abraham Erskine (Stanley Tucci), who selects

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Steve for an experimental scientific project under the command of Col. Chester Phillips (Tommy Lee Jones) and his assistant Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell). Successfully transformed into a buff hunk with extraordinary physical skills, Steve becomes Captain America.

Initially relegated to public relations as a marketing tool for U.S. Bonds by the skeptical Col. Phillips, Captain America eventually proves his worth on the field of combat.

In short order, he is leading an elite corps of volunteers in a series of assaults against Hydra, a renegade faction of Nazis under the control of the Red Skull (Hugo Weaving), a supernaturally enhanced madman with visions of world conquest and, unfortunately, the enhanced weaponry to attain it.

Chris Evans is just fine as Steve Rogers/ Captain America. A veteran of several other fantasy films, including his role as The Human Torch in two Fantastic Four films and the sci-fi flick “Push,” Evans succeeds in portraying Captain America as the dedicated idealist, a far cry from the kind of cocky characters he has played in other movies. Hugo Weaving has plenty of experience in fantasy as well, having played Agent Smith in the three Matrix movies, the masked vigilante in “V for Vendetta,” and Elrond in the “Lord of the Rings” films.

“Captain America” also profits from a superb supporting cast, headed by relative newcomer Hayley Atwell who has been garnering lots of attention on the web since the movie premiered.

Tommy Lee Jones is typically scene-stealing as the gruff, no-nonsense Col. Phillips, who has a soft heart after all.

Finally, there’s the film’s director, Joe Johnston, who was selected for the task in large part because of his earlier comic-book film, “The Rocketeer” (1991), an overlooked gem which likewise blended super-heroics with a previous historic period. That choice proves to be a wise one indeed. The action sequences are great, but so is the general sense of nostalgia. In short, this is a really fun movie.

Captain America may be the First Avenger, but he’s certainly not the last. Stick around after the credits to get a brief preview of next summer’s “The Avengers,” directed by Joss Whedon and featuring Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow, The Hulk and yes, Captain America. Avengers Assemble!

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Fresh off a breakup, Dylan (Justin Timberlake) flies from L.A. to New York City for a job interview. At the airport, he’s greeted by smokin’-hot Jamie (Mila Kunis), the corporate headhunter who got him the interview, and the two immediately hit it off.

“I’m going to change your life,” she tells him in the year’s most obvious line-with-a-doublemeaning, and indeed she does. She sells him on the urban allure of NYC, he takes the job and a beautiful, platonic friendship is born.

All is well until they watch a tacky romantic comedy together and ask why relationships have to be so complicated. (Short answer: Because they are!) They then swear on an iPad Bible that they’ll have “no relationship, no emotions, just sex” and vow to remain friends no matter what. Yeah, right.

Director Will Gluck’s (“Easy A”) film is at its best when Dylan and Jamie are trading barbs

and hooking up — their chemistry feels real, and there are some good laughs. Timberlake holds the screen adequately as a co-lead, but he’s greatly aided by Kunis’ presence, timing and experience.

While his future as an actor remains bright, starring in predictable dreck like “Friends” makes his rising star lose a bit of its luster.

If the story stayed focused on comedy, Timberlake would’ve been better off, but unfortunately Dylan’s and Jamie’s inevitable fight nearly turns the film into a Nicholas Sparks melodrama. The atmosphere gets so unnaturally heavy, we stop laughing and start rolling our eyes and holding our breath to withstand the solemnity, waiting — begging — for it to end.

Aside from the love/hate relationship drama, which we expect, there’s mental illness and dysfunctional family drama needlessly thrown into the mix, which we neither expect nor want.

Jamie’s mom Lorna (Patricia Clarkson) is an unreliable mess who doesn’t know who Jamie’s father is. Meanwhile, Dylan’s father (Richard Jenkins) has Alzheimer’s and sister Annie (Jenna Elfman) is a single parent to young Sam (Nolan Gould). Where did all the laughs go and which of the film’s three screenwriters decided to turn the story into a gothic saga?

What’s worse, not all of the comedy connects. Timberlake singing Kris Kross’ 1992 hit “Jump” is no doubt funnier on paper than in execution, as is having Olympic snowboarding gold medalist Shaun White in a cameo where he’s a jerk to Dylan.

“Friends With Benefits” tries to make fun of rom-com conventions and then subverts them, ending up in the same place all rom-coms end up. It’s a nice idea, but when you veer too far off course, everything is bound to crumble, and it does — leading to one messy break-up between movie lovers and 90 minutes of their time.

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Cameron Diaz gives movie-lovers some lessons in raunchy comedy as teacher-from-hell Ms. Halsey in director Jake Kasdan’s new film. Co-starring Justin Timberlake and Jason Segal.

A BETTER LIFE **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Regency Square Director Chris Weitz’ family drama about an illegal immigrant gardener (Demián Bichir) living in East L.A., struggling to keep his son (José Julián) from the gang life while trying to stay one step ahead of immigration enforcement agents.

BRIDESMAIDS *G@@ Rated R • Regal Avenues This vapid, unholy marriage of bad jokes and a weak cast stars Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER **@@ 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.

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CARS 2 ***@ Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This latest road-worthy animated flick from the gang at PIXAR pits Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) in a face-off (grill-off?) with his four-wheeled foe Francesco Bernoulli (John Turturro) in the World Grand Prix. Larry the Cable Guy, Bonnie Hunt and Michael Caine lend their voices to this high-octane, summer thrill ride.

THE CHANGE-UP **@@ Rated R • Opens Aug. 5 Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds mysteriously exchange bodies after they urinate simultaneously in a magical fountain. The plot for the latest comedy from director David Dobkin (“Wedding Crashers”) makes Folio Weekly wonder if our office is under surveillance during our “Cover Story Idea” meetings.

COWBOYS & ALIENS **@@ 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 Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde star in an inventive sci-fi-oater about a lone cowboy who must join forces with the lawman who wants him dead to defend an Arizona town from a UFO invasion. Wait … what?

CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE **@@ 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.

Steve Carell stars as Cal, a guy who seems to have it all until wife Emily (Julianne Moore) decides to call it quits. Ryan “Abs” Gosling, Marisa Tomei and Kevin Bacon star in this humorous take on the American male midlife crisis.

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Just like starting over: Five Points Theatre screens writer-director Mike Mills’ comedy-drama “Beginners” daily from Aug. 5-18 at 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. This critically acclaimed film, starring Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor, is based on Mills’ true-life story of his own father’s decision to come out at the age of 75. Tickets are $8.50; $7.50 for seniors, military and students. 359-0047.

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HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 ***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., WGHoF IMAX Theatre The final installment of this immensely popular series delivers a spellbinding farewell through flashback scenes, solid storytelling and powerful battle sequences, with solid curtain-call performances by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Ralph Fiennes, as the malevolent Lord Voldemort.

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

This fun comedy about offing your superior in the workplace surely earns its “R” rating with a clever plot and vulgar-rich performances from an ensemble cast including Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Jamie Foxx and a nearly unrecognizable Colin Farrell.

LARRY CROWNE **@@ Rated PG-13 • Regal Beach Blvd.

Director-star Tom Hanks and costar Julia Roberts are actingby-the-numbers in this film about a man who receives an education in love and life after he returns to college.

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS ***@ Rated PG-13 • Epic Theatre St. Augustine Woody Allen’s film stars Owen Wilson as a Hollywood screenwriter on vacation in Paris who’s inexplicably transported to the City of Lights … in the 1920s. The

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rom-com co-stars Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Martin Sheen and Rachel McAdams.

MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS **@@ Rated PG • Regal Beach Blvd.

The family-geared flick about wealthy Tom Popper (Jim Carrey) and a flock of penguins he inherits from his late father co-stars Ophelia Lovibond, Carla Gugino, Madeline Carroll and Angela Lansbury, and a bunch of adorable penguins.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Regency Square Last gasp! Johnny Depp is Capt. Jack Sparrow in this swashbuckling film co-starring Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane and Geoffrey Rush and Keith “I don’t really need the money” Richards.

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES **@@ Rated PG-13 • Opens Aug. 5 Movie lovers should go bananas (pun, people!) over this update of the much-loved sci-fi series. Scientist Will Rodman (James Franco) discovers that DNA splicing can lead to too much monkey-business (second pun) after his experiments with test chimp Caesar (Andy Serkis) lead to a global battle between humans and apes.

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

Katy Perry, Hank Azaria, Jeff Foxworthy, George Lopez, Fred Armisen, Kenan Thompson, Paul Reubens, B.J. Novak (Ryan on “The Office”) and Jonathan Winters (yay!) lend their voices to the big-screen debut of these beloved little blue dudes and dudette. When their archenemy Gargamel (Azaria) chases them out of their village, The Smurfs are transported to our world, where they meet Patrick (Neil

Patrick Harris). Look for partygoers Tim Gunn, Julie Chang, Liz Smith and Joan Rivers.

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Director Michael Bay’s latest addition to this cinematic traffic jam moves along like a 20-car pile-up of mandatory special effects, bad acting and a slippery story.

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

Disney’s latest update on A.A. Milne’s beloved children’s story sticks to the tried and true about a honey-guzzling bear named Pooh and the rest of the gang in Hundred Acre Wood who now must play detective when one of their own goes missing. Think of it as CSI: DISNEY. ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency Square When one of a trio of pals becomes engaged, they all take off on one last dream vacation.

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

This goofy comedy stars Kevin James as Griffin, a lonelyhearted zookeeper who learns the ways of courtship and love from the caged animals in his care; still a felony act in most states. Co-starring Rosario Dawson, Donnie Wahlberg and the voices of Nick Nolte, Adam Sandler, Sly Stallone, Cher, Judd Apatow, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love and Don Rickles.

OTHER FILMS LAUREL & HARDY FILMS The Sons of the Desert mark their fifth anniversary, LaurelandHardyPalooza, with two hours of L&H short subjects, rare film clips and assorted oddities from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Pablo Creek branch library, 13295 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is free. 314-5801.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Summer Movie Classics series continues with this 1960 Western adventure award-winner starring Steve McQueen, James Coburn, Yul Brynner and Charles Bronson, at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 7 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $7.50. 355-2787.

THE LION KING Hakuna Matata! Movies at Main screens this animated favorite featuring the voices of James Earl Jones (Mufasa), Nathan Lane (Timon), Robert Guillaume (Rafiki!) and Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Simba, at 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 4 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville.

Admission is free. 630-1741.

POT BELLY’S CINEMA “The Hangover 2” and “Water for Elephants” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101.

5 POINTS THEATRE “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” screens at 11 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 6 at 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville.

Check 5pointstheatre.com for showtimes. “Beginners” starts Aug. 5. Classic Silent Comedies feature Fatty Arbuckle, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2. 359-0047.

WGHOF IMAX THEATER “Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 2, An IMAX 3D Experience” is screened along with “Born To Be Wild 3D,” “The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D” (featuring Kelly Slater), “Hubble 3D” and “Under The Sea 3D,” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, Exit 323 off I-95, St. Augustine. 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY RIO Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway are birds of a feather when they lend their voices to this fun animated flick about a misfit macaw that travels to South America.

SOUL SURFER Based on a true story, this inspirational sports drama chronicles the life of surfer Bethany Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb) who was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark. Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and Carrie Underwood co-star in this enjoyable and uplifting tale.

LAST NIGHT Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington and Eva Mendes star in writer-director Massy Tadjedin’s drama about a married couple whose marital vows are tested when one is tempted by a past love, the other by a new possible infidelity.

DUMBO Lovers of this Disney classic are going to be “all ears” with this deluxe 70th Anniversary edition about a misunderstood elephant and his mouse sidekick, featuring digital restoration and an enhanced theatrical mix.

YELLOWBRICKROAD This indie horror flick follows a doomed expedition investigating a New England town that seemingly fell off the face of the Earth some 60 years earlier.

Blue Monday: Grouchy (voice by George Lopez), Papa (Jonathan Winters) and Clumsy Smurf (Anton Yelchin) plot their delightful yet ultimately brutal plans for global domination in the animated fun fare of “The Smurfs.”

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Two decades into an amazing career, Alison Krauss merges creative integrity with commercial success ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION featuring JERRY DOUGLAS and DAWES Friday, August 19 at 7 p.m.

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f all the surefire sellout shows at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre this year — Bad Religion, Miranda Lambert, Wiz Khalifa, Furthur, Selena Gomez — Alison Krauss’ may be most surprising. This 40-year-old fiddle-playing phenom has no frothing punk following, no lifelong hippie harem, no rabid teenybopper fan base. What Krauss has, though, is a quarter-century of consistently being many things to many people: A bluegrass traditionalist with a hard rock edge, sultryvoiced angel with serious fiddle chops, a skilled producer and Grammy-sweeping commercial success with dedicated preservationist roots.

Krauss began studying violin and fiddle at age five, had her own band at 10, and was named the Most Promising Fiddler in the Midwest by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass in America at 13. She signed her first and only record deal with Rounder Records before she was old enough to drive, and was invited to join bluegrass supergroup Union Station shortly thereafter. She’s released 15 albums over the course of 16 years in a surprisingly diverse variety of ways: solo joints, Union Station efforts, cover-song collections and her most critically acclaimed album to date, 2007’s “Raising Sand” with legendary Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant.

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“O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack in 2000, which many music critics credit with bringing bluegrass back into the American mainstream. She performed songs from the hit movie “Cold Mountain” with Sting, Elvis Costello and T-Bone Burnett at the 2004 Academy Awards. She’s also contributed soundtrack work to films ranging from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” to “Bambi II.” And in © 2005 folioweekly addition to Plant, she’s collaborated with nearly everyone from Phish to James Taylor.

Then there’s the phenomenal number of Grammy awards Krauss has won: 26 as of 2010 — the most by a female artist, and tied

“Whether I write [songs] or not, the only thing you can do is record things that move you.” for third-most of any artist in the history of the Recording Academy. And given the success of Alison Krauss & Union Station’s 2011 album “Paper Airplane” — the first record in her career to debut at the top of the country charts, and the band’s highest-placing Billboard 200 showing at No. 3 — she might just be topping Quincy Jones and Sir George Solti next year.

Some music snobs criticize Krauss for one very important aspect of her career: She rarely pens her own original music, instead relying on the well-chosen covers or leaning on the songwriting talents of her Union Station cohorts, longtime collaborators like her brother Viktor, Sidney Cox and Robert Lee

Castleman. But Krauss insists that’s just the way she operates.

“Whether I write them or not, the only thing you can do is record things that move you,” she said in a recent press release. In addition, her superb production work has deflected most criticism — she’s ceded the reins on only five of her 15 albums over the last 25 years. She helmed Nickel Creek’s first two gold-certified records, and on Alan Jackson’s 2006 chart-topper “Like Red on a Rose,” she even became only the second female producer to work with a major male star in country music history.

It’s not all roses all the time for Krauss, though. When she and Union Station sat down to write 2011’s “Paper Airplane,” she suffered a severe bout of migraine headaches, only the second time in her life that had happened.

Just last month, she admitted to The New York Times that she was going through a rough patch related to her divorce from Pat Bergeson, which she claims informed the mood of the album. “Somber, [but] not sad, like it’s depressing,” she said. “I think there’s an honesty to it that’s comforting.”

If anything, Alison Krauss has a history of accomplishment on her side, along with a string of sold-out performances across the country, including her appearance here on Aug. 19. But as Krauss noted recently, she’s more than happy to stir up success relying on the gloomier things in life. “Things have to be true that I sing or I can’t do it,” she said. “The only recipe is if it feels true, and true may be incredibly sad. But that’s the part that feels good, because it’s truthful. That’s the recipe.”

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St. Augustine singer-songwriter Sam Pacetti is one of the artists participating in this year’s Uncommon Music Festival at The Florida Theatre.

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Now in its fifth year, the Uncommon Music festival offers a great night of local sounds for an even greater cause UNCOMMON MUSIC… FOR A COMMON CAUSE featuring STEPHEN CAREY, JORDYN JACKSON & SHAWN FISHER, SAM PACETTI and SUNBEARS! Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m.

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s downtown Jacksonville’s premier cultural venue, The Florida Theatre enjoys a highprofile national reputation. In September alone, big-ticket performers include indiefolk gods Fleet Foxes (performing their only Florida gig), British icon Elvis Costello and Fleetwood Mac legend Lindsey Buckingham.

But before that star-studded month kicks off, this downtown landmark gets back to its local roots with the fifth annual Uncommon Music… for a Common Cause benefit. Offering local musicians the chance to perform on a nationally recognized stage, this year’s concert once again donates its proceeds to Art with a Heart in Healthcare, a local nonprofit providing professionally guided, personalized art experiences to enhance the healing process for patients and families in need.

This year’s lineup includes local country musician Stephen Carey, neo-folkie and guitar whiz Sam Pacetti, indie pop outfit Sunbears! and 2010 Uncommon Music alumni/jazz goddess Jordyn Jackson performing with her musical and romantic partner, Shawn Fisher.

Jackson will be the first repeat performer in Uncommon Music history, while Fisher has played The Florida Theatre stage before, opening for Third Eye Blind in 2009. But Florida Theatre Director of Communications Katie Berry still describes their fresh combination of sounds as something new for this storied venue. “Jordyn’s a woman about town who takes her music seriously, so she’s an awesome advocate for this show,” Berry says.

“But once I found out she and Shawn were collaborating on original music, I knew they had to be a part of this year’s show. That’s what Uncommon Music is all about: local artists who have a body of original work that deserves to be showcased on a professional stage.”

Berry is just as excited for the new additions to the Uncommon Music lineup. Stephen Carey, of the local pop band Hello Danger, opens the show, but he’ll be performing country music, a first for the benefit program. Berry is also looking forward to seeing Sam Pacetti, whom she calls “an incredible guitar player.

I’m most excited about him because I’ve never experienced his live show, which I hear is

amazing.” Berry describes the night’s final act, the two-man band Sunbears!, as a personal favorite. “They’re very different and interesting,” she says. “They put on an incredible live show.”

But Berry says, other than the fresh lineup, 2011’s Uncommon Music edition won’t differ much from 2010’s. “We’re still benefitting Art with a Heart in Healthcare, because we thought they were a great match for us,” Berry says.

“They’re an incredible group of people who do an incredible service for our city, and we’re excited to work with them again. They’re some of the best people I’ve been able to work with on this whole Uncommon Music journey.”

Josh Bergesen, office manager and resident artist for Art with a Heart in Healthcare, says Uncommon Music offers the nonprofit a unique opportunity — especially given its recent goal to restructure with an eye toward more grassroots donations. “Not only does Uncommon Music get the word out there about what we do at the program,” Bergesen explains, “but it also exposes us to the younger generation.” While Bergesen concedes that fundraising usually entails reaching out to corporate partners, reaching out to the community is what really puts the wheel in motion. “Before, most fundraisers were $250 a ticket, which cuts out a huge demographic.

But our little $10, $25 and $50 donations really do add up.” That same affordability also draws a wider array of music lovers to the concert.

“This is an event that puts us in the face of those kinds of people — former interns, former patients, families of former patients.”

Bergesen also says the musical connection is one Art with a Heart in Healthcare wants to pursue with its patients in the future. “We actually have a musician that comes once a week to the hospital to play traditional African music and tell stories to the kids,” Bergesen says. “Some kids don’t have the talent or the desire to paint or draw, but music seems to connect with almost everybody, even if they can’t play it. It’s more of a moment than a physical, tangible object like art. So we realize that music needs to be more a part of our program, and hopefully Uncommon Music will not only help us connect and organize and fundraise, but also help us expand our programs as well.”

Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

If you can’t make it to Uncommon Music… for a Common Cause, you can donate online via WeGive.org (bit.ly/jvzMv1)

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he way Matt Butcher lives his life is a strong argument for practicing what you preach, regardless of who’s listening or even paying attention. With the support and encouragement of peers like The Avett Brothers, Conor Oberst and Dawes, this 27-year-old Orlando-based singer-songwriter is delivering some kind of message. Born in Birmingham, England, to missionary parents, the family moved to Amsterdam and Colorado before settling in the mecca of amusement parks in the late ’90s.

While Orlando is known more for producing prepackaged pop than truly inspired music, with outfits like The Heathens and now The Revolvers, Butcher has honed a brand of neo-folk more in line with The Band than The Backstreet Boys.

Butcher’s 2008 debut album, “Me and My Friends,” garnered critical hosannas and propelled Butcher and his backing band of Matt Mendel (guitar/keyboards/ vocals), bassist Charles Brewer and drummer Daniel Berry to opening for the aforementioned acts on various tours. Folio Weekly recently spoke to Butcher about faith, flaws and living to tell the tale.

Folio Weekly: Did growing up with parents who were missionaries have any bearing on your decision to create?

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aspect pushed me away a little bit. But now it’s more of a comfortable thing and I feel stronger from it in that sense.

F.W.: Orlando hasn’t been know to produce Americana-style artists. How did you discover this direction?

M.B.: Honestly, like many people, it probably started with my dad’s record collection. I can remember really liking Van Morrison, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen — people like that.

F.W.: So your dad was religious but hip?

M.B.: Sure. (Laughs.) There was a little bit of “elevator jazz” thrown in there, but what can you do? When I was in high school, I had my own discoveries just finding more rootsy bands. I think what’s neat about traditional music is that you keep tracing it back. I got into Wilco and Ryan Adams, they talked about Gram Parsons, then he [Parsons] was talking about George Jones, then you get to The Carter Family.

F.W.: Did you have a key moment when you decided to devote yourself to music?

M.B.: Absolutely. I went to University of Florida in 2001 right out of high school and can remember being there during the summer session. I was walking around and it was really quiet on campus. I wasn’t that well-versed in traditional or folk music, but I can clearly remember realizing, “I don’t want to be in school, I want to be a folk singer.” I didn’t even quite know what that was (Laughs.), but I knew that’s what I wanted to do.

F.W.: Your intuition paid off.

M.B.: Yeah, it did. I definitely feel that I am on the right path.

F.W.: What made you decide to lean back from autobiographical themes and move toward more deliberate fictional storytelling on “Ghostwriting”?

M.B.: I think part of it is that I was sick of singing about myself. You know? (Laughs.)

I’ve also been reading a lot of fiction like Cormac McCarthy’s. The way he creates atmosphere, characters and a vibe is amazing and just influenced me. I also discovered that it’s sometimes easier to be honest about my feelings when I disguise them through other characters.

F.W.: Is “Company I Keep” a cautionary tale about isolation or actually a sort of celebration of your shadow showing up?

M.B.: I probably wrote from a place of caution.

There was a period of time where I was an alcoholic/drug addict for a number of years and once I stopped doing those things, I kind of isolated myself. So that’s really where that song came from.

F.W.: You described the using as a “dulling” influence. Since you got clean, has there been any awkwardness in trying to sharpen your creative skills or even navigate the chemicalfriendly music scene?

M.B.: Yeah, it’s challenging. Now that I’m more in that recovery world and have that community’s support, it’s made a huge difference. It was a hard world to navigate if you’re just white-knuckling it on your own. I got swept up in the whole tortured artist thing for too long but found for me, personally, drugs and alcohol certainly are not performanceenhancing drugs.

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BJ (AMERICAN AQUARIUM), REBELS & ROGUES, AQUAVEEDA This night of emo and indie starts at 8 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville.

Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

NAVY BAND CONCERT Navy Band Southeast’s TGIF sevenpiece, New Orleans style Dixieland group performs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Clay County Headquarters Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island. Admission is free.

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MIKE SHACKELFORD The local fave performs at 5 p.m. on Aug. 3 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595.

TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC This popular jump blues band performs at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 at Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant, 691 N. First St., Jax Beach.

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UNCOMMON MUSIC with STEPHEN CAREY, JORDYN JACKSON & SHAWN FISHER, SAM PACETTI, SUNBEARS! The local musicians start at 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10.

Proceeds benefit Art with a Heart in Healthcare. 355-2787.

POW WOW FEST with 311, SUBLIME WITH ROME, DEFTONES, G-LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE, OZOMATLI, SOJA, REEL BIG FISH, MIX MASTER MIKE, MURS and others This three-day funk and rock festival is held Aug. 4, 5 and 6 at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Advance 3-day tickets are $145 (includes three nights of camping); $160 at the gate. (386) 364-1683.

311powwowfestival.com ATTIS ON THE PINE These local rockers perform at 6 p.m. on Aug. 4 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

ROD PICOTT, AMANDA SHIRES These singer-songwriters perform at 8 p.m. on Aug. 4 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $12. 399-1740.

10 YEARS, MAYLENE & THE SONS OF DISASTER, ECHOES THE FALL, SHOTGUN HARBOUR The solid rock heaviness begins at 8 p.m. on Aug. 4 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Advance tickets are $15. 246-2473.

THE HENCHMEN, THE LIMIT This night of garage rock kicks off at 8 p.m. on Aug. 4 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

OUT OF HAND The local rockers get a little rowdy at 9 p.m. on Aug. 4 at The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park.

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NOT UNHEARD, HANG 5 Music in the Courtyard presents these local acts at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5 at 200 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-2922.

MATT BUTCHER, ROB PECK Americana artist Butcher performs at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5 at CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Tickets are $10. 460-9311.

DUNE DOGS BAND These area rockers play at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595.

ATTIS ON THE PINE CD Release with DIG DOG, JAKE HEAD This night of local rock and comedy starts at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Advance tickets are $8. 246-2473.

POOR RICHARDS, AMMO NATION, CAFFIENDS, FFN The local punk music starts at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

THE REGI BLUE BAND This blues combo performs at 6 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Sandy Bottoms Beach Bar & Grill, 2910 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. 310-6904.

STEWART TUSSING Singer-songwriter Tussing performs at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 6 at European Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $18; $25 at the door, for each night. 399-1740.

REBECCA DAY This singer-songwriter appears at 9 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Mellow Mushroom, 1800 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island. 541-1999.

GHOST RIDER The “spooktacular� local group performs at 9 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 6 at The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. 246-0611.

RUCKUS These rowdy rockers perform promptly at 9 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 6 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Jacksonville. 645-5162.

FATUM BROTHERS’ JAZZ ORCHESTRA featuring OWEN BRODER, JAKE PINTO TRIO The big band jazz super group FBJO performs at 10 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Tickets are $10. 247-6636.

AMELIA ISLAND SUNSPLASH with kLoB, CHARLIE CREWS, HUPP & RAY, THE RESOLVERS, SPRED THE DUB This two-day reggae music festival is from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 6 and from 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Sadler

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RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Craig Oden plays at 10:30 a.m., Martha’s Trouble appears at 11:45 a.m. and Geej Langlois performs at 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 6 at Riverside Arts Market, held under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. 554-6865.

PERPETUAL GROOVE, LUCKY COSTELLO This night of jam band and funky delights starts at 8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Advance tickets are $15. 246-2473.

BLISTUR The local rockers hit the stage at 9 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Hammerheads Grill, 12400 Yellow Bluff Road S., Jacksonville.

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GOLIATH FLORES Versatile musician Flores plays at 1 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville.

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16th annual CHINACAT SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL with STEVE ALVARADO, THE GLASS CAMELS This yearly celebration and remembrance of Jerry Garcia and local kite-maker Rick O’Shea is held from 4:20-9 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 101 W. First St., Jacksonville. 356-2992.

HEIRS OF OEDIPUS The local combo performs at 5 p.m. on Aug. 7 at European Street CafĂŠ, 992 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach.

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DANGER TO MYSELF, AMID THE ROAR, FALLEN TEMPLARS, SOUL OF SIRENS, THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER, THIEVES IN EXILE, A NEAR CHANCE, FALL TO THE QUEEN, HOME WRECKER, DREAM OF THE DAY The local rock bands appear at 6 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

TAKE OFFENSE, DOWNPRESSER These area heavyweights perform at 6 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

OSCAR MIKE, CALL IT CAPTIVE, BRUTALITY VS. A GLASSHOUSE, THESE HEARTS, A WRITTEN REQUEST, PARTY FOR THREE, REVENGEFULLHATE, SILENCE OF THE DOUBTFUL The local metal, emo and modern rockers play at 6 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

KONAMI CODE, CORPORATE FANDANGO, SHOTGUN DIPLOMACY This night of frothy punk rock frivolities begins promptly at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5. 353-4692.

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UPCOMING CONCERTS

PACIFIC DUB, BUBBLY JOE, JAHMEN Aug. 11, Freebird Live COL. BRUCE HAMPTON with DUANE TRUCKS Aug. 12, Mojo Kitchen QUASI MOJO Aug. 13, Freebird Live JUSTIN MOORE Aug. 17, Whisky River ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION, JERRY DOUGLASS Aug. 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PAPERCUTT, HORNIT Aug. 19, Freebird Live THE WORLD WE KNEW, CATALEPSY, TRANSPOSE Aug. 20, Brewster’s Pit PAUL GARFINKLE CD Release Party Aug. 20, European Street CafÊ SLIGHTLY STOOPID, REBELUTION, SHWAYZE, CISCO ADLER Aug. 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MATISYAHU Aug. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE CHOP TOPS, THE ROCKETZ, THE STRIKERS Aug. 24, Jack Rabbits ELLIOT LIPP, VIRTUAL BOY Aug. 24, Freebird Live STEEL MAGNOLIA Aug. 25, Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk Concert Hall TAMMERLIN Aug. 25, European Street CafÊ ALLELE, BLEEDING IN STEREO, STAYNE THEE ANGEL, DAILISS, A NEW DECREE Aug. 26, Brewster’s Pit HILLVALLEY CD Release Aug. 26, Freebird Live APPLESEED CAST Aug. 26, Jack Rabbits IVAN CD RELEASE PARTY with KOFFI, RECO Aug. 27, Freebird Live TIM KASHER, AFICIONADO Aug. 30, CafÊ Eleven FOURPLAY Sept. 2, The Florida Theatre MIRANDA COSGROVE Sept. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre POLYGONS CD Release Party Sept. 3, Jack Rabbits JOHN VANDERSLICE Sept. 3, CafÊ Eleven HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS Sept. 4, Jack Rabbits GUTTERMOUTH, TNT, SYNCODESTROYO, POOR RICHARDS Sept. 8, Jack Rabbits BETH McKEE BAND Sept. 8, European Street CafÊ DAYS OF THE NEW Sept. 9, Brewster’s Pit DELBERT McCLINTON Sept. 10, The Florida Theatre

WISHING WELL, CHRIS MILLAM Sept. 15, European Street CafÊ PAT TRAVERS Sept. 16, Brewster’s Pit DAN ANDRIANO (ALKALINE TRIO) Sept. 16, CafÊ Eleven AMELIA ISLAND BLUES FESTIVAL Sept. 16 & 17, Fernandina Beach ERYKAH BADU, THE O’JAYS, RICKY SMILEY Sept. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena QUIET RIOT Sept. 17, Brewster’s Pit FLEET FOXES, THE WALKMEN Sept. 20, The Florida Theatre ATMOSPHERE Sept. 20, Freebird Live ELVIS COSTELLO Sept. 21, The Florida Theatre MATT POND PA, ROCKY VOLOLATO Sept. 24, CafÊ Eleven LANGHORNE SLIM, WOBBLY TOMS Sept. 27, CafÊ Eleven ENTER THE HAGGIS Sept. 28, CafÊ Eleven LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM Oct. 3, The Florida Theatre TAPES ’N TAPES, HOWLER, SUNBEARS! Oct. 5, CafÊ Eleven JUNIOR BOYS Oct. 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PETER FRAMPTON Oct. 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre GLITCH MOB Oct. 7, Freebird Live RALPH STANLEY Oct. 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall IRATION, TOMORROWS BAD SEEDS Oct. 8, Freebird Live AN HORSE Oct. 15, Underbelly JACK’S MANNEQUIN Oct. 15, Freebird Live NEW PORNOGRAPHERS Oct. 16, Freebird Live REV. HORTON HEAT, SUPERSUCKERS Oct. 17, Freebird Live ELECTRIC SIX, KITTEN Oct. 19, Jack Rabbits UNDEROATH, COMEBACK KID Oct. 19, Freebird Live REGINA CARTER Oct. 20, The Florida Theatre BIG D & THE KIDS TABLE Oct. 21, Jack Rabbits THE GIN BLOSSOMS Oct. 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MOMMIES LITTLE MONSTERS Oct. 29, Freebird Live YOUTH BRIGADE, OLD MAN MARKLEY Oct. 31, CafÊ Eleven QUEENSRYCHE Nov. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TAYLOR SWIFT Nov. 11, Veterans Memorial Arena NNENNA FREELON & EARL KLUGH Nov. 11, Church of the Good Shepherd JOHN FOGERTY Nov. 12, St. Augustine Amphitheatre RIDERS IN THE SKY Nov. 18, The Florida Theatre MAC MILLER, PAC DIV, CASEY VEGGIES Nov. 23, The Florida Theatre SKILLREX, 12th PLANET, TWO FRESH Dec. 11, Freebird Live JJ GREY & MOFRO, YANKEE SLICKERS Dec. 29, Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk Concert Hall

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Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. The EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001 Heirs of acclaimed big band includes Oedipus from 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 7 music students from schools FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB, 333 First St. N., 242-9499 like New York University, Live music every Tue.-Sun. Juilliard School of Music, FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, Eastman School of Music, 246-4293 Nate Holley every Mon. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live Northwestern University and music every Fri. & Sat. King Eddie reggae every Sun. New England Conservatory.

FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 10 Years, For questions,Tickets please your advertising 260-9770. are $10.call 247-6636.

Maylene & The representative Sons of Disaster, Echoes The at Fall and Shotgun Harbour on Aug. 4. Attis on the Pine CD release party with Dig FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 Dog and Jake Head on Aug. 5. Perpetual Groove and Lucky BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Kurt Produced by promise of2321 benefit sUpportCostello on Aug. 6 Ask for Action Lanham at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. 4Play at 6 p.m. on Aug. 5.

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 6. Incognito 372-0943 Dave Hendershott at 8 p.m. on Aug. 3. Jimmy Solari at noon, Dune Dogs at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. The Benn for open on Aug. 4. DiCarlo Thompson on Aug. 5. Matt Collins on Aug. 6 mic every Wed. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Jazz at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. BLUES ROCK CAFE, 831 N. First St., 249-0007 Jim McKuba LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Bread & on Aug. 2. Karaoke and Blues Brothers Band on Aug. 4. Rock Butter on Aug. 5 & 6. Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Nate O’Blue on Aug. 4. Franky Day & the Blues Rockers on Aug. 5 & Holley Band every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Video DJ & 6. Open mic on Aug. 8. Live music every weekend Karaoke every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. THE BRASSERIE, 1312 Beach Blvd., 249-5800 Live music MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, every Wed. & Thur.

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BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ every Wed. DJ Jason hosts Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. Anonymous every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Live music every Wed. DJ MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 IBay every Fri. & Sat. Charlie Walker every Sun. Lucky Costello on Aug. 3. Wits End on Aug. 4. Rocco Blu on CARIBBEE KEY, 100 N. First St., Neptune Beach, 270-8940

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Aug. 5. Mile Train on Aug. 6. Jerry Jams on Aug. 7. Green CAFE 331, 331 W. Forsyth St., 354-1999 Acoustic open House on Aug. 9. Live music every Fri. & Sat. mic 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Tue. Live music at 9 p.m. every Wed. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil & Fri. Factory Jax’s goth-industrial 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sat. Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson Underground 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Mon. at 6 p.m. every Thur.

CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Fatum spins Motown, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Live music every Tue. Brothers’ Jazz Orchestra, featuring Owen Broder, and Jake & Thur. Smooth Jazz Lunch at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m.

Pinto Trio, at 10 p.m. on Aug. 5. every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri. MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 CLUB TSI, 333 E. Bay St. Live music every weekend Wes Cobb at 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams spins dance DE REAL TING CAFE, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 DJs Mix & for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar Master Prince, Pete, Stylish, Big Bodie play reggae, calypso, spins dance music at 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. R&B, hip hop and top 40 every Fri. & Sat. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Live music every Grandpa’s Cough Medicine on Aug. 5. Live music nightly weekend NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins Beach, 372-4105 Live music every Thur.-Sat. every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones spins every Wed. DJ OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Scandalous spins every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. Live music every weekend THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., THE PIER RESTAURANT, 445 Eighth Ave. N., 246-6454 353-1188 Bay Street Band from 7 p.m.-mid. on Aug. 5. George John Earle on Aug. 4. DJ Dave Jimenez on Aug. 6. Darren Aspinall Band at 2 p.m., Mr. Natural at 7 p.m. on Aug. 6.

Corlew from 2-7 p.m. every Sun. Reggae on the River from 3-9 pm. on Aug. 7 THE IVY ULTRA BAR, 113 E. Bay St., 356-9200 DJs 151 The RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, Experience & C-Lo spin every Rush Hour Wed. DJ E.L. spins top 241-7877 Ron Perry on Aug. 3. Rough Mix on Aug. 4. The 40, South Beach & dance classics every Pure Sat. Company on Aug. 5 & 6. Rough Mix Trio on Aug. 7 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Vinn RITZ LOUNGE, 139 Third Ave. N., 246-2255 DJ Jenn Azana spins top 40 for ladies nite every Thur. Ritmo y Sabor every every Wed.-Sat. DJ Ibay every Sun. Fiesta Fri. BayStreet mega party with DJ Shotgun every Sat. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. MAVERICKS ROCK N’HONKY TONK, The Jacksonville First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. Landing, 356-1110 Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. & Sat. Produced promise of Blvd., benefit sUpportSaddle Up every Sat.Ask for Action SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Neptune Beach, 241-8221 NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic on Aug. 2 & 9. Billy & Trevor on Aug. 3 & 7. Fish Out Open mic night from 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. of Water on Aug. 4. 3 the Band on Aug. 5 & 6. Billy & Trevor on THE PEARL, 1101 N. Main St., 791-4499 DJs Tom P. & Ian S. Aug. 7. Billy Cox on Aug. 8. Live music every Wed.-Sun. spin ’80s & indie dance every Fri. DJ Ricky spins indie rock, hip THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every hop & electro every Sat. Fri. & Sat. ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Eric Carter and DJ Al Pete every Fri.

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 Aug. 3. Random Act for Country Night at 9 p.m. on Aug. 4. Fats Lewis at 5 p.m., Spanky at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 5. Stevie Fingers at 5:30 p.m., Spanky at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 6. Live reggae with 418 Band on the deck at 5 p.m. on Aug. 7. DJ BG every Mon.

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BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Attis on the Pine on Aug. 4. We Still Dream, With the Punches, Carridale, Thieves, Fight for First, Roswell, Trust Issues at 6 p.m. on Aug. 5. Kids Like Us, The Red Baron, Round for Round, Call to Preserve, Foundation, Harms Way, Rotting Out, Suitcase City, A Hope for Tomorrow, Vices, Peacemaker, Rhythm of Fear at 4 p.m. on Aug. 6. Danger To Myself, Amid the Roar, Fallen Templars, Soul of Sirens, The Sons of Katie Elder, Thieves in Exile, A Near Chance, Fall to the Queen, Home Wrecker, Dream of the Day on Aug. 7. Take Offense and Downpresser on Aug. 8 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 by ab Checked byevery Sales Rep nv Ruckus on Aug. 5 & 6. Karaoke Tue. DJ Kevin for ladies nite every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Jack at 9 p.m. every Sun. Live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Karaoke with Mr. Natural at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. Lucky Stiff at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 5. Dune Dogs at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 6. The Karaoke Dude at 8 p.m. every Mon. Live music outside for Bike Night every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

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BURRO BAR, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 Konami Code, Corporate Fandango and Shotgun Diplomacy at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9. DJ Tin Man spins reggae & dub every Tue. Devin Balara, Jack Diablo & Carrie Location every Thur. Live music every Fri. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun. DJ Chef Rocc spins hip hop & soul every Sun.

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MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 John Earle on Aug. 3. Barrett Jockers on Aug. 4. Rebecca Day on Aug. 5. Sam Struder on Aug. 10. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins for

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Tale Heart, The Final Goodbye and Lylith Bear at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5. Floor Show with Just Like Gentlemen, Brutality vs. A Glass House, Aim for the Day, Face All Fears, After Me the Flood and Beneath the Unknown at 7 p.m. on Aug. 6.

WALKERS, 2692 Post St., 894-7465 Jax Arts Collaborative every Tue. Patrick & Burt every Wed. DJ Jeremiah every Thur. Acoustic every Thur.-Sat. Dr. Bill & His Solo Practice of Music at 5 p.m. every Fri.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Domenic on Aug. 4.

Reggae SWAT Team on Aug. 5 & 6. Billy Bowers on Aug. 7 AMICI ITALIAN RESTBlue Cheer, not Green Day: Self-professed psychedelic blues rockers Attis on the Pine AURANT, 1915 A1A S., (pictured) celebrate the release of their debut album, “Anna Meridiem: Patient 24,” 461-0102 Fermin Spanish along with fellow local rock freaks Dig Dog and comedian Jake Head on Aug. 5 at 8 guitar from 6-8 p.m. every p.m. at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Advance tickets are $8. 246-2473.

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ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 MANDARIN Smokin Joe on Aug. 2. Strumstick at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 5.

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Stephen Pigman at 1 p.m., Terry Floyd at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 6.

Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with John O’Connor Colton McKenna at 1 p.m., Karaoke at 8 p.m. on Aug. 7 from 7-10 p.m. every Wed. Cafe Groove Duo, Jay Terry & John THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke O’Connor, from 8-11 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Sat. with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on Aug. 4, 5 & 6. Open mic night BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE, 3057 Julington Creek Rd., with TJ on Aug. 8 260-2722 Live music on the deck every Sun. afternoon CAFE ELEVEN, 540 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 460-9311 Matt Butcher and Rob Peck at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 826-1594 Humanzee at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5. Preston Pohl at 2 880-3040 Karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee p.m., The Committee at 7 p.m. on Aug. 6. Vinny Jacobs at 2 & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat. p.m. on Aug. 7 THE NEW ORLEANS CAFE, 12760 San Jose Blvd., CHICAGO PIZZA & BAKERY, 107 Natures Walk Pkwy., Ste. 880-5155 Jazz on the Deck 7-10 p.m. with Sleepy’s 101, 230-9700 Greg Flowers hosts open-mic and jazz piano Connection every Tue. Open mic with Biker Bob at 7:30 p.m. from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Fri. every Thur. Les B. Fine at 1 p.m. every Reggae Sun. Creekside CONCH HOUSE LOUNGE, 57 Comares Ave., 829-8646 Brad Songwriters Showcase at 7 p.m. on the last Wed. each month Newman at 6 p.m. on Aug. 4. LoriAnn at 3, Jerry Melfi at 7:30 RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing, p.m. on Aug. 5. Dwayne McGregor at 3, Ken McAnlis at 8 p.m.

262-4030 Craig Hand every Sat. Karaoke at 7 p.m. every Sun. on Aug. 6. Soulo and Greg Lyons from 3-7 p.m. on Aug. 7. Brad SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. Newman every Thur. Live music at 3 p.m. every Sat. 16, 538-0811 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri. 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 ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE, 46 Avenida Menendez, at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. 824-7765 Stu Weaver every Mon. CRACKERS LOUNGE, 1282 Blanding Blvd., 272-4620 JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. Essery at 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB, 6460 U.S. 1, 823-9787 Mike Wed.-Sat. Sweet from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Out of KOZMIC BLUZ PIZZA CAFE & ALE, 48 Spanish St., Hand on Aug. 4. Ghost Rider on Aug. 5 & 6. DJ Waldo every Tue. 825-4805 Live music every Fri., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar every Wed. Buck Smith Project every Mon. 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 PALATKA last Sun. DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 (386) 325-5454 Blue Smoke & the Smokin Blue Horns at 8:30 Live music every Fri. & Sat. p.m. on Aug. 6. Live acoustic music from 6-9 p.m. every Wed. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Thur. Garage Band at 8 p.m. every Fri. Saddler noon-4 p.m. every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth at Jam & open mic at 4 p.m. every Biker Sunday. noon every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Martha’s Trouble at 9 p.m. on Aug. 5 & 6. Sam PONTE VEDRA Milner at 1 p.m. on Aug. 7. Vinny Jacobs every Tue. Todd & NINETEEN at SAWGRASS, 110 Championship Way, Molly Jones every Wed. Colton McKenna at 9 p.m. every Thur.

273-3235 Time2Swing at 6 p.m. every Thur. Strings of Fire Will Pearsall at 9 p.m. every Mon. every Sat. THE REEF, 4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008 PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, Richard Kuncicky from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Sun. 280-7766 Live music every Thur.-Sun. SANGRIAS PIANO BAR, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Soul URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 High Tides of Jazz at Searchers every Wed. Jim Asalta every Thur. Jazz every Fri. The 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. Evans Bros. at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5. Darren Housecats every Sat. Sunny & the Flashbacks every Sun. Corlew Band on Aug. 6. Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lil Blaze & Baker at 6 p.m. every Wed. DJ Alex hosts Karaoke every Mon. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger from 5-8 p.m. every Sun. RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Hooch at 8:30 HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 p.m. on Aug. 5 & 6. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic Karaoke with DJ Ron at 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie at every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth at every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic at 8 p.m. every Wed. 1 p.m., Mark Hart at 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin at 1 p.m., KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor every Thur.

Wade at 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas at 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

Robby Shenk every Sun. ZHANRAS, 108 Anastasia Blvd., 823-3367 Deron Baker & LOMAX LODGE, 822 Lomax St., 634-8813 DJ Dots every Tue. Soulo every Tue. DJ Cep spins ’80s & disco every Sun. Vinny Jacobs open mic every Mon. Milan da Tin Man every Wed. DJ Christian every Sat. DJ Spencer every Sun. DJ Luminous every Mon. METRO, 2929 Plum St., 388-8719 DJ Chadpole every Fri. & ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN Sat. Karaoke with KJ Rob every Sun., Mon. & Tue. AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. & Wed. Live 388-7807 Cafe Show with Paul Thomas, Royce Lovett, The Tell

music every College Nite Thur. Piano bar with Will Hurley from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. in Main Lounge; DJ in Ice Bar every Fri. Guitarist Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. Salsa every Sun. THE GRAPE, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-7111 Live music every Fri. & Sat. John Earle every Mon. DJ Mikeology every Thur.

JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. every Sat. with Gimme the Mike DJs ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Aaron Sheeks on Aug. 3. Brian Ripper on Aug. 4. Billy Buchanan on Aug. 5. The Druids for Zeppelin Nite on Aug. 6 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 The Harry Brigmond Duo on Aug. 3. Charlie Walker on Aug. 4. Open mic nite every Tue. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Parkway N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music at 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 DJ Fashon on Aug. 4.

A-Rock on Aug. 5. Nova on Aug. 6. Live music every Tue.-Sat. URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Mon.

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ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 Paten Locke spins hip hop & tru school every Thur. DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Rod Picott & Amanda Shires at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 4.

Bert Quartet at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9. Jazz every 2nd Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band from 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. DJ Omar spins dance every Fri. DJs Harry, Rico & Nestor spin salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 BJ (American Aquarium), Rebels & Rogues and Aquaveeda on Aug. 2. The Henchmen and The Limit on Aug. 4. Poor Richards, Ammo Nation, Caffiends and FFN on Aug. 5 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger at 7 p.m. every Thur.

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

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. & Wed. Live music from 8-11 p.m. every Thur. Piano Bar with Will Hurley from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., a DJ spins till close every Fri. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. Salsa every Sun. BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic from 7-11 p.m. with Chris Hall every Tue. & every first Sun. Live music at 8 p.m. every Fri., at 6 p.m. every Sat. & at 5 p.m. every Sun. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall at 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717 Stewart Tussing at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5 & 6 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Your Jax Music open mic every Wed. Whyte Python every Flashback Fri. Live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat.

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BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., Ste. 7, Oceanway, 647-7798 DJ Dave on Aug. 5 & 6. Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. with DJ Dave. Open mic every Wed. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Big Engine every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. HAMMERHEADS GRILL, 12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., 240-0373 Tony Neal at 9 p.m. on Aug. 5. Blistur at 9 p.m. on Aug. 6. Live music every Fri. & Sat. RIVERCITY ISLAND GRILL & CHILL, 13141 City Station Drive, 696-0802 Zero-N Band at 9 p.m. on Aug. 5 SKYLINE SPORTSBAR & LOUNGE, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Open mic night with Al Poindexter at 7 p.m. on Aug. 4. Goliath Flores at 1 p.m. on Aug. 7 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Trunk Monkeys from 8 p.m.-mid. on Aug. 6. Open mic at 8 p.m. every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music at 8 p.m. every Sat. To be included in the live music listing, send all the vitals — time, date, 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. Live music listings are included on a space-available basis.

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Those looking to experience 21st century Sneaker Head culture in the flesh can check out the second annual Rockin’ Heat Sneaker Trade Show on Aug. 6 at University of North Florida’s Student Union building. The event, sponsored

by Duval natives Bofresco Clothing and Icons Boutique, features DJs, B Boys, live music and shoes galore.

Bofresco Clothing was formed by Joseph Cox, Buddy Decastro and Julius Fausto in 2008. Cox and Decastro met at Nathan Bedford Forrest High School in Jacksonville and joined up with Fausto years later when they formed the rap group Asamov, which

enjoyed some international success a few years ago. While touring the world with Asamov, 33-year-old Cox says, “We could see what a city like Jacksonville needed in terms of fashion and what it needed to grow.”

Bofresco, which specializes in limited original T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and track jackets, is, as Fausto explains, “an answer to people in all local cities that don’t think they have an outlet to express their own soul. You can get respect without all the glam and glitz. That’s Bofresco.” Adds Decastro, “We all have the same love of fashion and hip hop in general.

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Lofton is a Jacksonville legend in the world of retail clothing. He’s owned many shops, including Foolish Boutique and Game Day Authentic. Icons Boutique, located in downtown Jacksonville, specializes in limited production footwear and apparel. Upscale brands include Clae, Creative Recreation, The Hundreds and Gourmet. “It’s fresh,” says Lofton

of the Bofresco line. “They are not mainstream or oversaturated. It’s quality merchandise. Not cookie-cutter, which is a requirement for the brands that I carry.”

One thing this crew had in common was that they were all Sneaker Heads. Hosting a trade show seemed a natural transition for the group. “I’ve been saying for years we need to do a sneaker show of some kind,” admits Lofton.

“I’ve been collecting sneakers for over 25 years.

I’ve got over a thousand pairs and haven’t even worn all of them.” Fausto also felt the need for this type of event. “There’s lots of Sneaker Heads in Northeast Florida, but they haven’t had an outlet until now.”

The inaugural Rockin’ Sneaker Trade Show at Ramada Conference Center last year brought an impressive crowd of close to 700. For the second annual show, the organizers decided to expand the content. “The first year was strictly sneakers,” explains Decastro. “This year, we’re showcasing other streetwear brands and styles.”

Cox promises at least 20 to 25 vendors from around the country, showcasing 15 to 20 highend and hard-to-find brands.

While Cox explains that Bofresco’s ultimate goal is to have a signature store in Las Vegas or L.A., their reason for staying in Jacksonville is the same one shared by many local business owners, artists and musicians. “Jacksonville is an untapped resource and an untapped market.” Business strategy aside, what is the true allure of being a Sneaker Head?

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The founder of this past spring’s brutal “The Crackers of Comedy Tour,” Ward traveled with three other funnymen, performing 17 shows in 20 days. That’s a whole lotta fart jokes. Yet Ward has an altruistic side. As the younger brother of a cancer survivor, Ward created the Wilmington, N.C.-based “Laughing for Life” charity concert to benefit cancer research and services.

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Folio Weekly: You got your actual first big gig as the opening act for a jam band festival in Ohio. What kinds of jokes warmed the stoned cockles of Midwestern hippies?

Matt Ward: Well, they pushed me on the stage, since a lot of the bands wouldn’t be ready to perform when they said they would. I’d make fun of the festival guidelines and rules.

I’d pretend I was someone famous so people in the back would get annoyed since they couldn’t see this celebrity. Sometimes when it was later at night, I’d screw with the people who were back in their tents getting high. I’d be yelling over the P.A. so they’d hear it clearly in their tents. I knew some of these people so I’d go: “Carl, Carl, we can all see you smoking a bowl! Carl, put the bowl down!”

F.W.: You’re pretty vocal about your own love of weed. Is the image of most comedians getting hammered a stereotype or simply a great career perk?

M.W.: It’s not a career perk at all. Most comedians that talk about getting f*cked up, don’t. It’s a shtick. It’s totally what they feel people want from them. Some comedians might disagree with this, but out of personal

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F.W.: Are those same 25 percent your best friends in the comedy industry?

M.W.: Not at all. I smoke pot, but most stoners annoy me. They come up with stoner facts that they think are true. They try to tell me that pot

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It stems from the fact that white people f*cking love mayonnaise.” doesn’t kill brain cells. I’m like, “Really? Dude, you just did a three-foot gravity bong hit.” I’m not a doctor, but this is the same person who loses their keys in their hand.

F.W.: What was it about the comedy of that godless dope fiend misanthrope George Carlin that appealed to your own burgeoning sense of humor?

M.W.: Well, I think more than anything,

his history is appealing because if you look back, he was originally a squeakyclean, TV-friendly comic, then there was a metamorphosis. It surely coincided with the changing times in society, but he had to go through that personal change. I also admire that he was so diligent about perfecting his sets; the stuff that he said, the way he hammered it out, he had to have memorized it and have it down. Like Richard Pryor, you would never hear shitty standard stuff from Carlin. He always had new material.

F.W.: Are there any topics that you personally consider off limits?

M.W.: I wouldn’t say anything is off limits, it just depends on the situation. As a rule of thumb, I don’t talk about Jesus at all. You can talk about religion, but it’s an overdone topic.

F.W.: You helped create “The Crackers of Comedy Tour.” Could “saltine” be the racial slur of the new millennium?

M.W.: We actually asked people on the road and came up with one that we were satisfied could be the new “N-word” for white people: “Mayonnaise Monkey.” It stems from the fact that white people f*cking love mayonnaise. Any time you go to a restaurant in a white neighborhood, they put mayonnaise on everything.

F.W.: So do you know any good Casey Anthony jokes?

M.W.: Oh God, I avoided that like the plague.

The day that she was found innocent, I said, “Let the hacky Casey Anthony tweets begin!”

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PERFORMANCE

THE WIZARD OF OZ The Summer Musical Theatre Camp for Kids presents this rocking musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s fantasy classic at 2 p.m. on Aug. 6 and 7 at Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Admission is $10. 819-6413.

THE COCKTAIL HOUR This comedy about a young playwright’s decision to use his family as the subject matter for his latest play is staged at 8 p.m. on Aug. 4, 5 and 6 at Amelia Community Theatre, 209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach. Tickets are $20; $10 for students. The play is also staged Aug. 11-14 and 18-20.

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SECOND SAMUEL The Limelight Theatre presents this touching Southern comedy at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 4, 5 and 6 and 9 and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 7 at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25; $22 for seniors; $20 for military and students. The show is also staged at 7:30 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. and at 2 p.m. on Sun. through Aug. 28. 825-1164.

HAIRSPRAY The sixth annual High School Musical Theatre Experience stages this popular musical based on John Waters’ film about civil rights and massive bouffants at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 7 at FSCJ’s Wilson Center for the Arts, South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $20. 632-3373.

THE WHO’S TOMMY Players By The Sea presents the musical tale of the Pinball Wizard at 8 p.m. on Aug. 4, 5 and 6 at 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach. Tickets are $25. 249-0289.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER St. Augustine Murder Mystery Dinner Theater presents nightly performances of “Murder at Café Noir” at 6:30 p.m. at Ramada in Historic Downtown, 116 San Marco Ave. Tickets are $43.15; $35.15 for children. 671-2508.

ALMOST ABBA Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents this Canadian ABBA tribute group at 8 p.m. on Aug. 2-7 and at 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 6 at 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $42-$49. 641-1212.

MURDER IN THE OLDE CITY The Limelight Theatre presents this dinner theater whodunit at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 7 at The Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $39.95. 825-1164.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

PLAYERS BY THE SEA AUDITIONS The beaches-based theater seeks actors for its production of Tracy Letts’ dark comedy “Superior Donuts.” Auditions for six males (20-60) and two females (50) are held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 21 at 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. 249-0289.

ACRYLIC & COLLAGE WORKSHOP Joan Dorrill leads this acrylic painting and collage-making workshop from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Avondale Artworks, 3562 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville. Class is limited to 12 students. Fee of $50 includes materials. 384-8799.

MUSICIANS HELPING HOMELESS Musicians Against Homelessness and City Rescue Mission are accepting submissions for the Striking a Chord Against Homelessness project. Choose lyrics from website and compose musical accompaniment. Prizes include cash, media packages and gift certificates. For details, go to musiciansagainsthomelessness.com ATLANTIC BEACH SEEKS ARTISTS The Cultural Arts Committee of Atlantic Beach seeks artists and creative types to paint utility boxes and public buildings.

Supplies provided. 247-5828, 514-2388. tjohnson@coab.us, artsjolynjohnson@bellsouth.net

ART INSTITUTE JOB FAIR The Art Institute invites prospective employers to this meetand-greet with students enrolled in a variety of creative programs, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 3 at 8775 Baypine Road, Jacksonville. Lunch is provided. 496-3004, 486-3070.

CALL TO ARTISTS TAC seeks sculptors and photographers for its juried Inter-dimensional Photography & Sculpture show. The entry deadline is Aug. 18; entry fee is $25 for three entries; $20 for members. The opening reception is held on Aug. 25. For details and application, go to tacjacksonville.org/call.html THEATRICAL CLASSES Acting classes for all ages in improvisation, musical theater, audition techniques, monologue and scene work are offered at Players By The Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach. Each class culminates with a showcase. Fees vary. 249-0289.

ADULT ART CLASSES Beginning and advanced acrylics, watercolors, photoshop, drawing, oil painting and portrait painting classes are held Mon.-Sat. at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra. Fees vary. 280-0614. ccpvb.org CORSE GALLERY WORKSHOPS Beginning and advanced acrylics, watercolors, oil painting and portrait painting classes are held Mon.-Sat. at Corse Gallery & Atelier, 4144 Herschel St., Jacksonville. Fees vary.

388-8205. corsegalleryatelier.com WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE A drumming class is held at 5:30 p.m., and an African dance class is held at 6:45 p.m. every Fri. at St. Johns Cultural Arts Center, 370 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine. Each class is $10. 315-1862.

THEATRICAL ARTS Classes in theatrical performance, including song and dance, are held Mon.-Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Fees vary. 322-7672. theperformersacademy.com DANCE INSTRUCTION Braided Light Dance Project offers adult intermediate ballet classes from 6:15-7:45 p.m. every Wed. and from 1-2:30 p.m. every Sat. at Barbara Thompson School of Dance, 8595 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Each class is $10. 997-0002.

JAX JUGGLERS Future jugglers gather from 6-7 p.m. every second Tues. and every fourth Mon. of the month at San Marco Library’s Balis Center, 1513 Lasalle St., Jacksonville. 858-2907. jaxjugglers.org

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

JOHN THOMAS GROUP Pianist Thomas leads his band at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595.

FRIDAY MUSICALE YOUTH CONCERT The Emerging Young Artists concert series continues with performances by Jake Tuttle, Hannah Meloy, Joseph Engel, Matthew Young, Brittany Maroney, Likai He, Mitchell Kuhn, Rebekah Morgan and Darryl Manley at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Jacksonville. 355-7584.

BACH AT UNITARIAN Countertenor Hector Gonzalez and pianist Bonita Sonsini Wyke perform Bach’s Cantata No. 54 at 10:45 a.m. on Aug. 7 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. 725-8133.

JUST JAZZ QUINTET This jazzy quintet performs at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595.

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

Dream Machine: The opening reception for Britt VanderSchouw’s exhibit, “Toy Camera Projekt,” is held on Aug. 5 from 5-9 p.m. during First Friday Art Walk, at Anchor Boutique, 210 St. George St., St. Augustine, 808-7078. VanderSchouw used toy cameras to capture this series of ethereal, surreal images. The show runs through August.

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

JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie features live jazz nightly at 7 p.m. at 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502.

ART WALKS & FESTIVALS

FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK This self-guided tour, featuring the culinary-themed “Now We’re Cooking!,” is held from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 3 in downtown Jacksonville, spanning a 15-block radius of galleries, museums, bars and eateries. 634-0303 ext. 230.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK This self-guided tour features 25 participating galleries from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 5 in downtown St. Augustine. 829-0065.

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.

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MUSEUMS

ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM AND GALLERY Phillips Fine Arts Building, Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, 256-7371. Permanent pre-Columbian and ivory collections, decorative ceramics, Tiffany glassware, Chinese porcelains. The changing educational exhibit showcases the works of faculty, students and national artists. Admission is free. Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. on Sat. AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. The exhibit “Fernandina Through Our Eyes,” featuring photography by local youths, is on display through Aug. BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER 413 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657. Located blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, the community-geared museum offers interactive and informative exhibits about the earliest beach settlers. The opening reception for the Society of Mixed Media Artists’ “Stones in the Water” exhibit is held from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 5. The show runs through runs Oct. 1.

BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM 4427 Longmire Ave., Middleburg, 282-4168. Housed in a one-room schoolhouse dating from the late 1800s, the assembled collection offers a glimpse of black culture before the turn of the century. Tours by appointment only.

BRYAN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY 4304 Herschel St., Jacksonville, 388-3574, museumofsouthernhistory.com. Artifacts relating to the history and culture of the Antebellum South are displayed.

A research library with 3,000 volumes offers genealogical research assistance. Open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. CAMP BLANDING MUSEUM & MEMORIAL PARK 5629 S.R. 16 W., at Kingsley Lake, Starke, 533-3100 ext.

3196, campblanding-museum.org. Designated a World War II Commemorative Community, the museum is housed in refurbished barracks, with exhibits detailing the story of Camp Blanding and the infantry divisions who trained there.

Open noon-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun. CLAY COUNTY HISTORICAL & RAILROAD MUSEUM 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs, 284-9644. Located in historic Green Cove Springs, the museum highlights railroad history in Clay County. The collection includes a hand-car house, baggage room and agent’s office.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. Drop-In Art, a weekly art class held from 5-6 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 9, gives kids ages 4-10 the chance to explore the galleries and create their own art. Fee is $5 per child. The class “Painting Fundamentals” is held from 1:30-5 p.m. on Aug. 3 and every Wed. through Sept. 7. All levels welcome. Class fee is $188; $168 for members. The exhibit, “Ralph H. & Constance I. Wark Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain,” is displayed through Dec. 31. “On the Silk Road and the High Seas: Chinese Ceramics, Culture, and Commerce” is on display through Aug. 14. The restored Tudor Room gallery is open through Dec. 31.

JACKSONVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, 665-0064, jaxhistory.com. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in the 1888 Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church, the Jacksonville Historical Society preserves the heritage of Northeast Florida by maintaining archives, operating the Jacksonville Historical Center and promoting the restoration of historic buildings.

Meetings are held quarterly.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. Jim Smith’s “Eureka! Steampunk at the Karpeles” is on display through

Sept. 30 and features 20 surreal assemblages. “Spiritualism,” featuring manuscripts of Harry Houdini’s and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s, is on display through Aug. 27. The permanent collection features a variety of rare manuscripts. Open Tue.Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874. Art, decorative arts and large collections of everything from china to seashells are on permanent display. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students. Ages 12 and younger are admitted free. Open daily.

MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11964 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, 268-0784, mandarinmuseum.net. Located on the St. Johns River in historic Walter Jones Memorial Park, the museum displays articles regarding Harriet Beecher Stowe’s life in Mandarin.

Tours by appointment. Open 1 p.m.-3 p.m. every first and third Sun. each month. Free admission.

MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 162, Jacksonville, 355-1101. The museum’s permanent collection includes steamboats and various nautical-themed works of art. Open Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 1-5 p.m.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. Dr. Wayne Wood presents a lecture/slide show, “Visionary Artists from Paradise Garden to Pasaquan – Howard Finster Meets St. EOM,” at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18. Admission is free. Photographer Melanie Pullen’s exhibit “High Fashion Crime Scenes” is featured in Project Atrium through Nov. 6. Christina West’s exhibit, “What a Doll: The Human Object as Toy,” runs through Aug. 28.

“Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster” runs through Aug. 28. Family Fun Free Day is held from noon4 p.m. every Sun. Open Tue.-Sun. mocajacksonville.org RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555. An exhibit celebrating local African-American athletes and sports figures, “More Than a Game: African-American Sports in Jacksonville, 1900-1975,” is currently on display. “Lift Ev’ry Voice in LaVilla,” an exhibit of African-American history in Jacksonville, is on permanent display. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun. ST. AUGUSTINE PIRATE AND TREASURE MUSEUM 12 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, (877) 467-5863. The museum houses one of the largest collections of authentic pirate-related artifacts in the world, including the 17th century treasure chest of Capt. Thomas Tew. ST. AUGUSTINE SCULPTURE GARDEN Lakeside Park, A1A South and 11th Street, St. Augustine, 829-0873. This park features public works of art by Thomas Glover, Marianne Lerbs and other area artists.

ST. PHOTIOS NATIONAL SHRINE 41 St. George St., St. Augustine, 289-2805. Dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who came to this country in 1768, this shrine features an Orthodox Chapel as well as artifacts, photographs, documents and Byzantine-style frescoes. An exhibit of Byzantine-style icons by Fernando Arango-Fernandez runs through Sept. 25.

GALLERIES

ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. Heather and Holly Blanton’s exhibit “Peace and Textures” is on display through Aug. 12.

ANCHOR BOUTIQUE 210 St. George St., C2, St. Augustine, 808-7078. The opening reception for Britt VanderSchouw’s exhibit, “Toy Camera Projekt,” is held from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 5. The show runs through August.

ARCHWAY GALLERY & FRAMING 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 2, Atlantic Beach, 249-2222. Robert Leedy is the featured artist through Aug. 13.

THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE GALLERY 31 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. Linda Hawkins is the featured artist from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 3 during First Wednesday Art Walk.

AVONDALE ARTWORKS 3568 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 384-8797. This gallery currently features works by more than 70 artists including Charlene Cross, Ted Head and Trace Turner.

BEE ART GALLERY AND DESIGN STUDIO The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 108, (727) 207-3013. Brenda Kato and Melissa Finelli are the featured artists from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 3 during First Wednesday Art Walk.

BETHEL GALLERY Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church, 4510 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra, 285-7241. The faith-based show “God’s Creation” features works inspired by the Book of Genesis through Aug. 7.

BURRO BAGS 228 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 677-2977. Designer bags

by Matt Abercrombie are available from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 3 during First Wednesday Art Walk. A permanent piece by Shaun Thurston is also on display.

BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577. The gallery holds its annual Garage Sale from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 5 during First Friday Art Walk.

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Gallery 725 displays “Oceans of Dharma,” the Buddhist-inspired art of Tonsenia Yonn, at 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach. Self-taught, mixed-media artist Yonn also works in recycled materials and received the Award of Excellence at this year’s “Arts in the Park” festival in Atlantic Beach. The show runs through Aug. 17. 345-9320.

THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614.

“Emergent,” featuring recent works by Mark Moran, D. Lance Vickery and Troy Eittreim, is on display through Sept. 2.

CYPRESS VILLAGE 4600 Middleton Park Circle E., Jacksonville, 223-6100.

Acrylic artist Robert Gryb’s exhibit, “It’s a Wonderful World,” is on display through Sept. 9.

FABLIS BOUTIQUE 45 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, 359-0359. This gallery boutique features works by Sim Malden through Sept. 1.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. The exhibit “Birdsong Brothers,” featuring the latest works by Jeff and John Birdsong, is on display through Aug. 22.

GALLERY 725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach. 345-9320. The Buddhist-inspired art of Tonsenia Yonn’s “Oceans of Dharma” is on display through Aug. 17.

HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, 741-3546.

The opening reception for an exhibit of the latest paintings by Ellen Diamond and Judith Stanyard is held from 4-6 p.m. on Aug. 13. The work is on display through Oct. 6.

HIGH TIDE GALLERY 51 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 829-6831. A group show of 40 artists including Steve Ryder, David Launer II and Kathy Frosio is featured from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 5 during First Friday Art Walk.

INDIGO ALLEY WINE BAR 316 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7222. Painter Brian Barnard is the featured artist through Aug. 31.

ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. The juried theme show “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” is on display through Sept.

JAXPORT GALLERY 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, 357-3052. “Painting with Light: The Missionary Diaries of Tom Baggs” runs through Aug. 26.

MOON RIVER PIZZA 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., Jacksonville, 389-4442. New works

by James Hance are on display through Aug. P.A.ST.A FINE ARTS GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 824-0251. The opening reception for nature and landscape photographer Robert Dorrill’s exhibit, “Sites and Scenes of St. Augustine,” is held from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 5 during First Friday Art Walk.

PLANTATION ARTISTS’ GUILD & GALLERY 94 Amelia Village Circle, Fernandina Beach, 432-1750. The exhibit “Suddenly Spring” is on display through Aug. PLAYERS BY THE SEA 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289. A collection of ADDY award-winning art by Brunet-Garcia is on display in the theater lobby through Aug. 16.

PLUM ART & DESIGN 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069. Recent works by Holly Draper, Thomas Brock and Patrick Gabriel are on display through Sept.

ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 471-9980. David Ouellette’s exhibit, “Fruits of Eden,” runs through Sept. 23.

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SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 White St. E., St. Augustine, 827-9997. This eclectic gallery presents a Student Art Show from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 5 during First Friday Art Walk, featuring work by five local students, promise ofThe benefit created from elementary school age to college freshman. show is on display through Sept. 2.

SMART GALLERY 1990 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 396-9555. The group show “Still Life/Interiors,” featuring works by 16 artists, runs through Aug. 15.

SNYDER MEMORIAL CHURCH 226 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 634-0303. The Oscar-winning animated film “Ratatouille” is screened at 5 and 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 during First Wednesday Art Walk.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 100 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 553-6361. Tony Wood is the featured artist from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 3 for First Wednesday Art Walk.

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The second annual juried Judith Ryan Williams Nature & Wildlife Exhibit is on display through Aug. 28.

STELLERS GALLERY AT PONTE VEDRA 240 A1A N., Ste. 13, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-6065. Wendy McArthur is the featured artist for Aug. STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville. David Engdahl, Khamil Ojoyo, Joyce Gabiou and Terese Muller are the featured artists from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 3 during First Wednesday Art Walk.

VAULT GALLERY + ARTSPACE 121 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 608-1590. The opening reception for the exhibit “Blackboard Variations,” featuring works by Northeast Florida art teachers in various media, is held from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 3 during First Wednesday Art Walk. Proceeds from all work sold replace funds lost during this year’s budget cuts.

VIOLET 1007 Park St., Jacksonville, 355-4449. This Riverside boutique features twice weekly installations by artist Megan Cosby.

WATERWHEEL ART GALLERY 5047 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach, 261-2535.

Recent works by Shawn Meharg and S. Farrior Harden are on display through Aug. W.B. TATTER STUDIO GALLERY 76 A San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 823-9263. This artistowned gallery features batik work by Wendy Tatter.

WOMEN’S CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE 5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville, 389-7749. The exhibit “Bright Ideas” runs through Sept. 30.

ZODIAC GRILL 128 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, 353-8283. Recent works by Deborah Reid are on display in this popular downtown eatery.

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NAME THE NEW RIVERKEEPER GROUP St. Johns Riverkeeper is launching a new group for young professionals and community-minded river advocates, ages 21-44, offering a range of social activities and volunteer projects for its members. A Naming Party for the group is held from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Bold City Brewery, 2670 Rosselle St., Ste. 7, Jacksonville. If you can’t make the party, send your suggestions to kelly@stjohnsriverkeeper.org. 379-6551. stjohnsriverkeeper.org SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP PERFORMANCE The Summer Musical Theatre Camp for Kids presents “Cinderella” at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 6 at Flagler College’s Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. A rocking musical version of L. Frank Baum’s classic “The Wizard of Oz” is staged at 2 p.m. on Aug. 6 and 7. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids. 403-4015.

SUNSPLASH MUSIC FESTIVAL This free festival is held from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 6 and 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Sadler Road beach access, Fernandina Beach. A swimsuit contest, a watermelon eating contest, a kids’ zone and a sand castle contest are featured. The Eastern Surfing Association contest is at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 6; firstcoastsurfing.com. Bands scheduled to perform include Hupp & Ray, The Resolvers, kLoB, DJ Prez Cricket and Megatron, Jenn Burns & Friends, Charlie Crews and Spred the Dub. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. A beach clean-up ends each day. 277-3717.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Riverside Avondale Preservation seeks volunteers to discuss the architecture and history of the John Gorrie School with visitors during its open house, in two shifts, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the building at the corner of Stockton and College streets, Jacksonville. Email torrie@riversideavondale.org MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with the Motown revue band Steam from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach.

Each week, an area restaurant offers meals for less than $10. The series runs each Wed. through Sept. 28. 471-1686. staugbchcivicassoc.com CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA The Mike Hart Band plays at 7 p.m. on Aug. 4 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, located between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 5. Bring lounge chairs. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows are Laseropolis at 5 p.m., Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here at 6 p.m., Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at 7 p.m. and Pink Floyd: Best of the Wall at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Craig Oden, Martha’s Trouble and Geej Langlois perform on Aug. 6 at Riverside Arts Market, held under the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue, downtown. Local and regional artists, a water taxi and a farmers market from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. Admission is free. 554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com NAVY BAND CONCERT Navy Band Southeast’s TGIF sevenpiece, New Orleans style Dixieland group performs from 6:307:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Clay County Headquarters Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island. Admission is free. 278-3722.

POLITICS & ACTIVISM

LEGAL AID FREE CLINICS Jacksonville Area Legal Aid offers free clinics, with no appointment necessary, at 126 W. Adams St., Jacksonville. Topics are: Bankruptcy at 5 p.m. on the first Thur. each month; Consumer Rights at 5 p.m. on the first Wed. each month; Emancipation at 5 p.m. on the first Wed. each month; Child Support Modification at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thur. of each month; Dissolution of Marriage at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Thur. of each month. Small Claims Court at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tue. of each month at Duval County Courthouse, 330 E. Bay St., Room 505, Jacksonville. The Foreclosure and Home Ownership clinic requires a sign-up, call 356-8371 ext.

362. In Nassau County, a Consumer Law Clinic is offered at the Nassau County Courthouse in Yulee. A sign-up is required; call (904) 356-8371, ext. 307. jaxlegalaid.org JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets at 4 p.m. on Aug. 29 in Suite 400, Mayor’s Large Conference Room, City Hall at St. James, 17 W. Duval St., Jacksonville. 630-1273.

COMMUNITY INTEREST

FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER Chew Restaurant, Intuition Ale Works and the Sulzbacher Center host this fundraising event at 6 p.m. on Aug. 9 at 117 W. Adams St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $75 and include dinner and crafted beers. Proceeds benefit the Sulzbacher Center. 394-1646. SulzbacherCenter.org JOB FAIR This job fair is held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 3 at The Art Institute of Jacksonville, First Floor, 8775 Baypine Road, Jacksonville. JAI students are on hand to be interviewed for employment. To register, call 486-3004 or 486-3070.

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DINING WORKSHOP The Women in Business Network and Soli’s Etiquette Company offer a Dining Workshop for young ladies, between high school and college, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Copper Top Restaurant, 1712 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Students learn the basics of table manners. Admission is $40 to register; $15 for moms or sponsors. 285-9949.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY EDUCATION SERIES St. Johns County holds workshops on how to save money and energy from 4-5 p.m. every Thur. at Wind Mitigation Bldg., University of Florida IFAS Extension, 3111 Ag Center Dr., St. Augustine. 827-6806. sjcfl.us TOILETRY DRIVE The annual toiletry drive is held through the summer at the Sulzbacher Center, 611 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. The center is in need of soap, shampoo, deodorant, body lotion, bug spray, sunscreen, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and lip balm. Volunteers are also needed to conduct toiletry drives at businesses and/or civic groups.

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BOOKS & WRITING

SISTERS IN CRIME The Florida Sisters in Crime get together from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville. Nancy J. Cohen discusses “Writing Fiction for Fun and Profit.” Admission is free. floridasistersincrime.com ADULT SUMMER READING CONTEST St. Johns County Public Library System holds its second annual novel destinations contest through Aug. 5. Folks write reviews about books they’ve read for a chance to win prizes. Review forms can be picked up at any library branch or from the bookmobile. sjcpls.org FRIDAY 5 O’CLOCK WHISTLE TALKS Andrew McCraney discusses football from 5-6:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Beaches Museum & History Center, 380 Pablo Ave., Jax Beach. 241-5657.

COMEDY

LATITUDE 30 COMEDY Comedians Kojo Prince and Nick Cantone are featured at 8 p.m. on Aug. 4, 5 and 6 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Tickets are $13. 365-5555.

STEVE-O The Comedy Zone features All Stars at 8 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 3. Steve-O brings his Entirely Too Much Information Tour at 8 p.m. on Aug. 4 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 6 at 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets are $30 and $35. 292-4242.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Renee Bray and Alicia Reese appear on Aug. 5 and 6 at 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $12. 461-8843.

NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION Mad Cowford Improv comedy troupe performs every Fri. at 119 E. Bay St., Jacksonville.

Admission is $5. 860-5451.

UPCOMING

JAGUARS VS. FALCONS Aug. 19, EverBank Field SESAME STREET LIVE “ELMO’S SUPER HEROES” Sept. 16, 17 & 18, T-U Center FOLIO WEEKLY’S OKTOBERFEST Oct. 15 28TH ANNUAL CARING CHEFS Oct. 23, The Avenues Mall A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS Nov. 30, The Florida Theatre

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

BROWN BAG LUNCH LECTURE Artist David Montgomery discusses his inspiration and process, with the hope that his work can influence us to protect and conserve the environment, from noon-1 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the GTMNERR Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach.

Bring your lunch. Reservations required. 823-4500.

FISHING RODEO The Nassau Sport Fishing Association holds this kingfish tournament on Aug. 5 and 6 at Fernandina Harbor Marina, 1 Front St., Fernandina Beach. The captains’ meeting is at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5. 206-1821. fishnsfa.com JACKSONVILLE SUNS The 2010 Southern League Champs continue a homestand against the Montgomery Biscuits at 7:05 p.m. on Aug. 2 (Folio Weekly 50¢ Family Feast Night), Aug. 3 (Christmas in August), Aug. 4 (Thursday Night Throwdown) at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. The Suns take on the Chattanooga Lookouts at 7:05 p.m. on Aug. 5 (Blackout Night) and Aug. 6 (Mike Staton Bobblehead Night), at 6:05 p.m. on Aug. 7 (Library Night), at 7:05 p.m. on Aug. 8 (Clay County Night) and at 1:05 p.m. on Aug. 9 (Camp Day).

Come on out and cheer for your hometown team! Tickets are $7.50-$22.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com TALBOT SEA TURTLES A ranger discusses the lifecycle of the sea turtle and the importance of these creatures at 2 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the multi-use trail pavilion, south beach area on Little Talbot Island, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville.

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HOT IN HERRE: The Jacksonville Suns continue their homestand against the Montgomery Biscuits at 7:05 p.m. on Aug. 2 (a Folio Weekly 50¢ Family Feast Night), and Aug. 3 and 4 at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville.

The Suns then take on the Chattanooga Lookouts for five nights starting Aug. 5. Tickets are $7.50-$22.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com

Admission is free with regular park admission. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org/littletalbotisland WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME The Slammer & Squire and King & Bear golf courses, located off I-95, exit 323, St. Augustine, are offering several special golf programs through August. Special twilight pricing will also be available at both courses. For details and pricing, call 940-4123 or visit WorldGolfHallofFame.org.

ROWING The Jacksonville Rowing Club offers adult and youth rowing programs; no experience or equipment is necessary.

Monthly learn-to-row classes are offered. Coxswain training is also offered. 304-8500. jaxrow.org 92 AT THE ZOO When the temperature is predicted to be higher than 92 degrees, guests can get half-off admission with a coupon from jacksonvillezoo.org, through Aug. 31, at The Jacksonville Zoo, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. If two of the three local weather authorities predict the weather to be a high of 92 degrees or more, a coupon is posted.

BIKE RIDE ON THE BEACH This fundraiser is held at 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 3 and every other Wed. departing from Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, ending back at the pier for the free concert. Proceeds benefit the Gratitude Leadership Program. 347-5301. gratitudetraining.com

BUSINESS

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB Bill Bishop discusses the JTA’s proposed transportation center at noon on Aug. 3 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville.

Admission is $20. For reservations, call 396-5559.

KIDS

ZZZS UNDER THE SEA Spend the night in MOSH’s newest exhibit, Savage Ancient Seas: Dinosaurs of the Deep, and sleep under real-life fossilized skeletons of some pretty strange and scary prehistoric aquatic reptiles, from 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 to 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 7 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Watch National Geographic’s “Sea Monsters” in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium and gaze through telescopes at the stars in the night sky on MOSH’s roof. Cost is $30 per child, $20 per adult (required) and includes late-night pizza snack and donut breakfast. 396-7062. themosh.org CHOCOLATE DAY CAMP Chocolatiers ages 8 and older learn how to dip and decorate their own chocolate confections from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Peterbrooke Chocolatier, 1427 Sadler Road, Ste. 16, Fernandina Beach. Cost is $45 per person.

Lunch and dessert are included. Campers need to wear a hat or have their hair pulled back. For reservations, call 277-0162.

JAX ZOO Rescued penguins are housed in the Tuxedo Coast exhibit, and endangered wood storks’ nests are alive with chicks this month. Open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 757-4463. jacksonvillezoo.org TEEN FINANCIAL LITERACY The St. Johns County Public Library System and local organizations offer a free Teen Financial Literacy Series, held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Hastings Branch, 6195 S. Main St., Hastings, 827-6970 and on Aug. 13 at Southeast Branch, 6670 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 827-6900. Discussions include budgeting, saving, using credit and avoiding identity theft. Call the branch to register. sjcpls.org ABELLA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE The fundamentals of ballet, jazz tumbling, conditioning, choreography, and musical and dance history are offered at the school, 1765 Tree Blvd., St. Augustine.

For details and a schedule, call 810-5670.

GIRLS INC. SPECIALTY CAMP Leadership and Community Action specialty camp is held from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.Fri., through Aug. 5 at Riverside Baptist Church, 2650 Park St., Jacksonville. Three 2-week sessions focus on leadership skills and community involvement. 731-9933. girlsincjax.org

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

A lunch program and extended care are available. Public sessions are half-price while students are enrolled in Learn to Skate & Learn to Play Classes. 399-3223. For dates and prices, go to jaxiceandsportsplex.com AMELIA ARTS ACADEMY Camps and summer workshops for kids 4-11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, through Aug. 12 at 516 S. 10th St., Fernandina Beach. Painting, storytelling, band, clay working, art, music. 277-1225. ameliaartsacademy.org

CLASSES & GROUPS

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER WORKSHOP Community Hospice of Northeast Florida offers a workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Moosehaven, Michigan Building, 1701 Park Ave., Orange Park. Lunch is provided. To register, call 4077033. To request free adult day care, call 284-5977.

DETOX YOUR MIND This purification practice is held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Aug. 6 at Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach. 222-8531. meditationinjacksonville.org FREE MEDITATION Simple guided meditations to rejuvenate inner and outer self with Buddhist teacher Joanna Ching are held from 12:15-12:45 p.m. on Aug. 2, 9 and 16 at Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville.

222-8531. meditationinjacksonville.org YOGA ON THE RIVER Karen Roumillat teaches gentle yoga on the fourth Sun. of each month. Sessions are free and are held on the boardwalk, at the Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, beginning at 9 a.m. Bring a mat or blanket. karenroumillat.com DEPRESSION/BI-POLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE This support group meets every Thur. from 6-7:30 p.m. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville. For more information, call 616-6264.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem?

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

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RE-STORE The new store is located at 2745 Industry Center Road, Ste. 8, St. Augustine, just off S.R. 16, west of Four Mile Road. The store is packed with great bargains such as furniture, building materials, appliances and all kinds of household items. Proceeds benefit the building of decent, affordable homes for families in need in St. Johns County. Open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Thur., Fri. and Sat. 829-6916.

SCRABBLE CLUB This Jacksonville group gathers at 1 p.m. every Wed. at Golden Corral, 11470 San Jose Blvd., and every Thur. at Barnes & Noble, 11112 San Jose Blvd. For times, email curtlee59@aol.com. All levels are welcome. 733-1565.

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

YOGA AT THE GRANARY A yoga class with certified professional level kripalu teacher Anita Sanci, E-RYT500, is held at 10:30 a.m. every Tue. at The Granary, 1738 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. Classes are $12 each. 264-5443.

To list an event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to events@folioweekly. com or click the link in our Happenings section at folioweekly. com. Listings are included on a space-available basis.

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, free-range chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches and soups are available — all prepared with Lisa Harter’s impeccable style. Popular items are ginger chicken salad, falafel pitas, black bean burgers and Asian noodles with tuna. 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. Open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner daily; reservations accepted.

80 Amelia Village Cir. 904-277-2132

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

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

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

The Surf

Jack & Diane’s

Picante Grill Rotisserie Bar

Sliders Seaside Grill

Moon River Pizza

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 Brand-new Picante offers the vibrant flavors of Peru and Latin America, served in a contemporary atmosphere. The menu includes authentic Peruvian cebiche and home-style empanadas. An extensive selection of boutique South American wines and craft brew beers are offered. A children’s menu and take-out are available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee 904-310-9222

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ EIGHT Contemporary sports lounge offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Fri. & Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$ ESPAÑA RESTAURANT & TAPAS Traditional Spanish and Portuguese dishes, tapas and paella served in a cozy atmosphere. BW, CM. D nightly. 22 S. Fourth St. 261-7700. $$$ FERNANDELI F Classics with a Southern touch, like a onethird-pound devil dog, Reubens and pulled pork. Sandwiches and wraps built to order from fresh cold cuts, tuna, egg and turkey salads. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 17B S. Eighth St. 261-0008. $ GENERAL STORE F This store has a little bit of everything.

Breakfast includes hot rope sausage, lunch features the Redneck Reuben. Deli meats, cheeses, chicken, fish, pizzas and pasta, too. BW. B, L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 310-6080. $ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO F Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas. Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site.

CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5 S. Second St., 261-9400. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO Elegant island atmosphere. NY strip steak with sauces, Maine crab cakes, seafood fricassee and roast chicken penne pasta. BW. CM. D, nightly. 14 S. Second St. 321-2558. $$$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys, salads and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood (Fernandina shrimp every Thur.); nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, serving specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drive-thru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee.

225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection.

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

Extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken and fresh organic produce. Wraps, sandwiches, soups. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 T.J. Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ O’KANE’S IRISH PUB F Rustic, genuine Irish pub up front,

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eatery in back, featuring daily specials, fish-n-chips, and soups served in a sourdough bread bowl. FB. L & D, Mon.Sun. 318 Centre St. 261-1000. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PICANTE GRILL ROTISSERIE BAR Picante offers flavors of Peru and Latin America, served in a contemporary atmosphere. The menu includes authentic Peruvian cebiche and homestyle empanadas. BW, CM, TO. B, L & D daily.

464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee. 310-9222. $$ PLAE In Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience. D, nightly. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2010 winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. 491-6746. $$$$ SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT & MARINA F Dine inside or on the deck. Snow crab legs, fresh fish, shellfish dishes. FB. L & D, daily. 9716 Heckscher Dr., Ft. George Island. 251-2449. $$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ SNAPPER’S BAR & SEAFOOD GRILL This new Amelia Island restaurant offers traditional bar-and-grill fare, including tacos, wraps, sandwiches, soups and burgers, as well as fish, shellfish and steaks. L & D, daily. FB, CM. 960062 Gateway Blvd. 491-6888. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on large oceanview deck. Steaks, fresh fish, shrimp and nightly specials. Late-night menu. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot; Best of Jax 2010 winner. Grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

EAST COAST BUFFET F A 160+ item Chinese, Japanese, American and Italian buffet. Dine in, take out. FB. L & D, Mon.Sat.; Sun. brunch. 9569 Regency Sq. Blvd. N. 726-9888. $$ GENE’S SEAFOOD F Serving fresh Mayport shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, gator tail, steaks and combos. L & D, daily.

6132 Merrill Rd. 744-2333. $$ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Steak & shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal.

8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106.

MEEHAN’S TAVERN F This Irish pub and restaurant serves beef and Guinness stew, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, traditional lamb stew and jalapeño poppers, made fresh onsite, in a comfy atmosphere. Wifi, HDTVs, non-smoking. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5. 551-7076. $$ NERO’S CAFE F Nero’s serves 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. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F The menu includes hot dogs with slaw, chili cheese, sauerkraut; and small pizzas. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9501 Arlington Expwy., Regency Sq. 721-3595. (orangetreehotdogs.com) $ PITA EXPRESS Philly, chicken fajita, falafel, chicken Caesar salad and eggplant parmigiana pitas, plus omelets and pancakes. CM. B, L & D, daily. 2754 Trollie Lane. 674-2637. $ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ TREY’S DELI & GRILL F Fresh food served in a relaxed atmosphere. Burgers, Trey’s Reuben, deli sandwiches, pork, steaks, seafood, pies. Prime rib specials every Fri. night. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 2044 Rogero Rd. 744-3690. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The popular diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch items 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 Best of Jax 2010 winner. Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino.

Revolving daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Halfportions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$

Walter Coker

DINING GUIDE KEY

Sandwiches, soups, sinful desserts and a selection of more than 100 beers are found at European Street Café’s four locations in Jacksonville and Jax Beach, including the San Marco store (pictured).

BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily.

3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The Fox has been a Jacksonville landmark for 50-plus years. Owners Ian & Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 3572 St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax 2010 winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Tues.-Sat.; Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ RUAN THAI F The elegant Avondale restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 3951 St. Johns Ave. 384-6665. $$$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$ ’town F Owner Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott Ostrander bring farm-to-table to Northeast Florida, offering American fare with an emphasis on sustainability. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3611 St. Johns Ave. 345-2596. $$

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 8060 Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-ownedand-operated New York-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brick-oven-baked pizza, and traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs. Dine-in or delivered. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ CAFE CONFLUENCE F This European coffeehouse serves Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ CHA-CHA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Owner Celso Alvarado offers authentic Mexican fare with 26 combo dinners and specialty dishes including chalupas, enchiladas, burritos.

FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9903. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepdish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F The first four elements are earth, water, air and fire — but here they prepare authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows Rd. 448-0500. $$ INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D,

daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast.

CM. L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. larryssubs.com $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE F This Lebanese restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ MAYURI INDIAN CUISINE F Traditional Indian items include tandoori specials, South Indian, Indo-Chinese, vegetarian, biryani and thali style dishes. BW. L & D. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 10. 448-5999. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE Center-cut beef, fresh seafood and sandwiches served in an English tavern atmosphere. The signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary atmosphere. B/W. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ VINO’S PIZZA 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 1996-2010. BW. L & D, daily.

303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Subs are madeto-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BEACH BUDS CHICKEN F This cozy, family-owned place serves marinated fried or baked chicken: family meals (kids like Peruvian nuggets), giant tenders, in box lunches and as Mini-Me sandwiches, along with gizzards, livers, 15 sides and fried or blackened shrimp, fish, conch fritters, deviled crabs.

TO. L & D, daily. 1289 Penman Road. 247-2828. $ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets and Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or

Advertising proof outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BLUES ROCK CAFE This blues rock venue offers an oceanfront dining experience, featuring an all-American menu, including crab cakes and wings, served in a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the Beaches. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 831 N. First St. 249-0007. $$ BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheesesteak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers and dogs.

BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach.

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

270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ THE BRASSERIE & BAR French/European-style bistro and bar offers coq au vin, French onion soup, fritto misto, Moroccan-style lamb shank. FB. D, Tue.-Sun. 1312 Beach Blvd. 249-5800. $$$ BUDDHA’S BELLY F Authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily.

301 10th Ave. N. 712-4444. $$ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CARIBBEE KEY F Best of Jax 2010 winner. AmerCaribbean cuisine includes seafood, steaks and sandwiches. Open-air deck bar upstairs; outdoor dining downstairs. FB. L & D, daily.

100 N. First St., Neptune Beach. 270-8940. $$ CASA MARIA See Springfield. 2429 S. Third St. 372-9000.

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows.

320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F (Formerly The Homestead) The menu features Southern favorites like fried chicken, collards, biscuits and cornbread, as well as fresh seafood, steaks, burgers and chops, served in a family atmosphere inside a cozy log cabin. CM, FB. Sunday brunch; L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-4776. $$ CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX F Chef Kahn Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites.

FB. L & D daily. The Factory’s Ashley Hayek is a 2010 Best of Jax winner for Best Bartender. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza.

247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB Four Culhane sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, featuring Guy Fieri’s (“Diners, DriveIns & Dives”) fave items — Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ DICK’S WINGS F This NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2010 Best of Jax winner for Best Chicken Wings. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F This Jax Beach restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, flatbreads and specialty sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Daily specials, too. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd.

249-3001. $ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Casual dining with uptown Irish flair, including fish and chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 333 N. First St. 242-9499. $$ THE FISH COMPANY F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets, grilled tuna and an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ HALA SANDWICH SHOP & BAKERY Authentic Middle Eastern favorites include gyros, shwarma, pita bread, made fresh daily.

BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach.

249-2212. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 Third St. S. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB Best of Jax 2010 winner. The full-service restaurant offers corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips. 30+ beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MEZZA LUNA RISTORANTE F A Beaches tradition for 20+ years. Favorites are Szechuan ahi tuna, lasagna Bolognese and wood-fired pizza. Inside or patio. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar atmosphere. Favorites are pulled pork, Texas brisket and slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd. 247-6636. $$

MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25 years, Monkey’s has served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings.

Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NORTH BEACH BISTRO Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ promise of benefit OCEAN 60 Best of Jax 2010 winner. A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PACO’S MEXICAN GRILL Serving Baja-style Mexican cuisine, featuring carne asada, tacos, burritos, fish tacos and shrimp burritos. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 333 First St. N. 208-5097. $ PARSONS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT F The family-style restaurant has an outdoor patio and an extensive menu, including the mariner’s platter and the Original Dreamboat.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 904 Sixth Ave. S. 249-0608. $$ THE PIER RESTAURANT This brand-new oceanfront restaurant offers fresh, local fare served on two floors — upstairs, it’s Chef’s Menu, with stuffed flounder, pork tenderloin and appetizers. The downstairs bar and patio offer casual lunch and dinner items and daily drink specials. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 412 First St. N. 246-6454. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks are made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent.

Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK An array of specialty menu items, including signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, in a casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 Third St. N. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2010 winner. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD F Eclectic American fare, art deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221. $$ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ THAI ROOM RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Dine in an intimate setting as Chef Thepsouvanh prepares Thai cuisine like crispy duck or pan-seared Chilean sea bass. BW. L, Mon.-Fri. D, Mon.-Sat. 1286 S. Third St. 249-8444. $$$ TWO DUDES SEAFOOD PLACE F Up-to-the-minute-fresh Mayport seafood, like shrimp, scallops, snapper and oysters in sandwiches or baskets, grilled, blackened or fried. B, TO. L & D daily. 22 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-2000. $ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapas-style menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection.

Tue.-Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

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

L, Mon.-Fri. 126 W. Adams St. 475-1400. $$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX On the first floor of Museum of Contemporary Art, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. The Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ 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. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE F The popular restaurant offers a Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $ INDOCHINE Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated.

Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ JULIETTE’S & J-BAR Serving dinner before (or dessert after) a show. Breakfast buffet. J-Bar serves bistro-inspired small plates. FB. Daily. Omni Hotel, 245 W. Water St. 355-6664. $$$ KOJA SUSHI F Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine.

Indoor and outdoor dining and bar. FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$

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L, Mon.-Fri.; L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ ZODIAC GRILL F Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

FLEMING ISLAND

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows.

406 Old Hard Road, Ste. 106. 213-7779. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F See Riverside. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 1915 East West Pkwy., 541-0009. $ HONEY B’S CAFE Breakfast includes omelets, pancakes, French toast. Lunch offers entrée salads, quiches, build-yourown burgers. Peanut butter pie is a favorite. Tea parties every Sat. B & L, daily. 3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 8. 264-7325. $$ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal.

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

269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL

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

13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks.

CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$ TKO’S THAI HUT F The menu offers Thai fusion dishes, curry dishes, chef’s specials, healthy options and sushi. Dine inside or on the covered patio. FB. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46. 647-7546. $$

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ZAITOON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Traditional Mediterranean family recipes blend in Spanish, French, Italian and Middle Eastern inspired dishes. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, Harbour Village. 221-7066. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

BLACKSTONE GRILLE The menu blends flavors from a variety of cultures and influences for modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri., D, Sat.; Sun. brunch. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102. 287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA BAKERY & PUB F Transforms from family restaurant to pub serving Chicago-style deep dish pizza. CM, FB. D, Tue.-Fri., L & D, Sat. & Sun. 107 Nature Walk Pkwy., Ste. 101, 230-9700. $$ HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE F Wings, big salads, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Sports events on HDTVs. CM, FB. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101. 683-1964. $ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk.

230-2171. $ VINO’S PIZZA Vino’s Pizza — with four Jacksonville locations — makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103.

230-6966. $

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F This seafood place features an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings and pasta. Favorites are ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas and kabobs. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd. 288-9211.

13820 St. Augustine Rd. 880-0020. $ CASA MARIA F See Springfield. L & D, daily. 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. 619-8186. $$ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax 2010 winner) has an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd.

(Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS This American-style steakhouse

NAME: Tony Corrente RESTAURANT: The Pier, 412 First St. N., Jax Beach BIRTHPLACE: Mobile, Alabama YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 20-plus FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than my own): Casa Marina and Casa Maria FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: No defining style.

features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, as well as 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps and 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. $$ LET’S NOSH F The authentic Jewish deli offers a full breakfast, lunch, brunch and full-service deli counter. Real New York water bagels, bread baked on site and desserts. CM. B & L, daily. 9850 San Jose Blvd. 683-8346. $ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE Laid-back atmosphere; 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19.

292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F See San Marco. 12807 San Jose Blvd.

638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$ 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. $$ VINO’S PIZZA See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Madeto-order Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA F This family-owned restaurant offers eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ BLU TAVERN F This restaurant has an upscale feel with a casual atmosphere. Favorites include bread pudding and Orange Park salad. Blu also serves pasta dishes, burgers, seafood, pork, beef and steaks. CM, FB. L & D, daily; B, Sat. & Sun. only. 1635 Wells Rd. 644-7731. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sports-themed family restaurant has served wings, ribs, entrees, sandwiches.

FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine, stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS This Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18”x26” of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F This family-owned-andoperated restaurant offers gourmet pizzas, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper and (of course) pastas: spaghetti, fettucine, lasagna, ziti, calzones, linguini, tortolini, ravioli, all made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. Daily specials. CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551.

D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella. Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Traditional Thai cuisine made with fresh 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. $$

FAVORITE INGREDIENT: Love.

IDEAL MEAL: Ultra-fresh raw seafood marinated in fresh citrus, and raw vegetables and fine olive oil.

WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Fish sticks.

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CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Foot-long corn dogs.

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

880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine features fresh

seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or Out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks feature Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers his eclectic cuisine featuring local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2010 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club.

285-6198. $$$ URBAN FLATS Ancient world-style flatbread is paired with fresh regional and seasonal ingredients in wraps, flatwiches and entrées, served in a casual, urban atmosphere. An international wine list is offered. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE AJ’S ON PARK STREET AJ’s is a casual barbecue spot serving smoked St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, smoked brisket, seafood and dishes made with a Latin touch. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 630 Park St. 359-0035. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BAKERY MODERNE F The neighborhood bakery offers classic pastries, artisanal breads, seasonal favorites, all made from scratch, including popular petit fours and custom cakes.

B & L, daily. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6, Riverside. 389-7117. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE The Italian eatery serves pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes — calzone, stromboli, subs, panini — wings, and microbrews in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily.

Brunch, Sun. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ CROSS CREEK See Springfield. 850 S. Lane Ave. 783-9579. $$ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F A deli, organic and natural grocery, and juice & smoothie bar offers teas, coffees, gourmet cheeses; natural, organic and raw items. Grab-andgo sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines.

B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HJ’S BAR & GRILL Traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fish. CM, FB. L & D, Sat. & Sun., D, Mon.-Fri. 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1. 317-2783. $$ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JACKSONS GRILL The locally owned spot’s original menu has fried pickle chips, Rockin’ Ranch burgers, gumbo, sandwiches.

BW, TO. B, L & D, daily. 1522 King St. 384-8984. $$ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.-Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips — plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily. CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE F Traditional Italian

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Bayfront views, microbrews and an innovative menu of New World cuisine are on tap at A1A Ale Works near the Plaza de Constitucion in downtown St. Augustine.

fare is prepared with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily, along with a large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ PIZZA PALACE ON THE PARK F See San Marco. Outdoor seating. 920 Margaret St., 5 Points. 598-1212. $$ SAKE HOUSE F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, Calif. roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F Former Tad’s owner offers traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $ WALKERS This nightspot has a tapas menu plus a wide variety of wines, served in a rustic, intimate atmosphere. BW. Tue.-Sat. 2692 Post St. 894-7465. $ WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F AYCE buffet. Sushi bar, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, steak, seafood. BW. L & D, daily. 1014 Margaret St., Ste. 1, 5 Points. 301-1199. $$

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. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S BEACHSIDE, BARNACLE BILL’S DOWNTOWN F For 30 years, these family restaurants have served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak, and popular fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. Downtown location, L & D daily; beach location, D nightly. 451 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2434. 14 Castillo Drive, 824-3663. $$ 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, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F This Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine — tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar — indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Authentic New York style brickoven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats and cheeses, fresh salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

International menu features large portions, reasonable prices.

FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, two-story house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ KINGFISH GRILL At Vilano Bridge’s west end, Kingfish Grill offers casual waterside dining indoors and on the deck, featuring fresh daily catch, house specialties and sushi. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 252 Yacht Club Drive. 824-2111. $$ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach. 461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$

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OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-3424. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE Located in a Victorian home, Raintree offers a menu with contemporary and traditional international influences. Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT Casual oceanfront restaurant has an ocean view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SCARLETT O’HARA’S Best of Jax 2010 winner. Serving Southern fare, barbecue and seafood. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 70 Hypolita St. 824-6535. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, south of the S.R. 206 bridge, this two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SUNSET GRILLE Casual Key West style and a seafood-heavy menu — it’s a consistent Great Chowder Debate winner.

Specialties include baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp and datil pepper wings with bleu cheese dressing. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ ZHANRAS F Art-themed tapas-style place has small plate items in a casual, contemporary space. Entrée portions available. CM, FB. D, daily; Sun. brunch. 108 Anastasia Blvd.

823-3367. $$

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining.

The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. The Fresh Bar offers fine wine, cocktails, martinis. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2010 winner.

13249 City Square Dr. 751-9711. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. fiveguys.com $ THE FLAME BROILER Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice along with grilled beef, chicken and Korean short ribs are featured. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $ THE GRAPE BISTRO & WINE BAR F More than 145 wines, along with a tapas menu of gourmet fare to pair with the wine list. A wide selection of beer is also served. L & D, daily.

10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119. 642-7111. $$ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F Upscale tropical vibe.

Walk-in humidor, pairing apps and desserts with 25 wines, ports by the glass. 220+ wines by the bottle; draft, bottled beer. L & D, daily. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115. 854-6060. $$ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-fromthe-oven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies and vegetarian choices make up specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Court (at Tinseltown). 997-1955. $ mellowmushroom.com MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F Featuring seafood, an everchanging menu of more than 180 items includes cedarroasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE The recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned steakhouse has an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122.

854-0485. $$$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F See Orange Park. 7860 Gate Parkway. 253-3314. $$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves up New York-style pizza,

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calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches and desserts. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ STEAMERS CAFE F Steamers’ menu has all-natural and organic items, including wraps, sandwiches, subs, soups, steamer bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. Daily lunch specials. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 106. 646-4527. $ SUITE The St. Johns Town Center premium lounge and restaurant offers chef-driven small plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails, served in a sophisticated atmosphere. FB. D & late-nite, nightly. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 493-9305. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS This Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts.

FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ URBAN FLATS F See Ponte Vedra. CM. FB. L & D, daily.

9726 Touchton Road. 642-1488. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2010 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racingthemed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F Serving up 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-WING (9464). $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi & sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd.

998-8806. $$

SAN JOSE

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

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Offering Thai cuisine, including pad Thai and curry dishes, and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ b.b.’s F A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F Best of Jax 2010 winner. French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, award-winning wines, woodfired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily.

1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Wine by the glass. Tapas-style menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd.

398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO Fine dining in the heart of San Marco. Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served inside or outside on the hookah and cigar patio. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; D, Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$ 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. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ PIZZA PALACE F At Pizza Palace, it’s all homemade from Mama’s award-winning recipes: spinach pizza and chickenspinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd.

399-8815. $$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE A consistent Best of Jax 2010 winner. Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood in an upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd.

396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd.

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

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

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS BEER HOUSE Aromas offers customer favorites like ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, and triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BOMBA’S SOUTHERN HOME COOKING F The neighborhood comfort spot offers Southern homestyle fare, featuring fresh veggies. Outside dining is available. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

8560 Beach Blvd. 997-2291. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ CITY BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT F City Buffet offers an extensive selection of Chinese fare, including beef, fish, crabs, chicken, pork, desserts, ice cream, at its all-you-can-eat buffet. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 5601 Beach Blvd. 345-3507. $ CURRY POT F This new restaurant offers authentic Northern Indian cuisine, including vegan, vegetarian and traditional menu items, as well as a buffet. L & D, daily. 7035 Philips Hwy., Ste. 3. 400-6373. $$ EL POTRO F Family-friendly, casual, El Potro cooks it fresh, made-to-order — fast, hot, simple. Daily specials and buffet at most locations. BW. L & D, daily. 5871 University Blvd. W., 733-0844. 11380 Beach Blvd., 564-9977. elpotrorestaurant.com $ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd.

398-1717. $

HALA CAFE & BAKERY F A local institution since 1975 serves house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. Best of Jax 2010 winner. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal.

8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F This stylish yet simple gastropub features Southern-style cuisine made with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s noMSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

AYCE sushi and two teppanyaki grill items are included in buffet price. FB. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR F A full menu of sportsbar faves; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace. 751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees like eggplant parmigiana, shrimp scampi. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F A locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts.

CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch, served in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace.

696-4001. $ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Lunch, bagels, desserts, and the adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield.

355-9791. $ 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL F This modern restaurant’s menu features popular favorites: salads, sandwiches and pizza, as well as fine European cuisine. Nightly specials. 2467 Faye Rd., Northside. 647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F In the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main, Uptown serves fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

WINE LISTINGS ANJO LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Thur. 9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Best of Jax 2010 winner. Call for schedule. 4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30-7:30 p.m., every first Thur. 3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE Wine Down 6-8 p.m. every Wed. 1712 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 249-4776 THE GIFTED CORK Tastings daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GRAPE 5-7:30 p.m. every Wed.; 1-4 p.m. every Sat. 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 119, SJTC, 642-7111 THE GROTTO 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 MONKEY’S UNCLE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070 NORTH BEACH BISTRO 6-8 p.m. every Tue. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 OCEAN 60 6-8 p.m every Mon. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR 4-6 p.m. every Tue. 1930 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 276-9551 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 THE TASTING ROOM 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400 TASTE OF WINE Daily. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Atlantic Beach, 246-5080 III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 5-6:30 p.m. every Mon. 9822 Tapestry Circle, Ste. 111, St. Johns Town Center, 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. 330 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-5515 WHOLE FOODS MARKET 6 p.m. every Thur. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 288-1100 THE WINE BAR 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 320 First St. N., Jax Beach, 372-0211 WINE WAREHOUSE 4-7 p.m. every Fri. 665 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-6450 4434 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 448-6782 1188 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, 389-9997 4085 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 471-9900 ZAITOON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 6-8 p.m., every first & third Wed. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, Intracoastal W., 221-7066

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utsider art had an inside track when Folio Weekly teamed up with the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville in presenting “Film and Family: An Intimate Evening for Howard Finster with Beverly Finster-Guinn.”

In celebration of the current exhibit “Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster,” a capacity crowd enjoyed a film and talk by Finster’s daughter.

Early attendees enjoyed a fiery performance

by Beaches-based bluegrass trio Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, the crime scene-inspired works by photographer Beverly Pullen adding an odd yet fitting backdrop to the band’s muchloved murder ballads.

After an opening prayer and invocation from Beverly, folks enjoyed a rare screening of the American Folk Art Museum’s “The Sacred Vision of Howard Finster” in the museum’s MOCA Theater. Beverly then presented a slide show featuring candid family photographs while delivering commentary about her colorful and acclaimed dad’s life and legacy.

The event was capped off by a musical performance by Beverly, who delivered some impressive vocal and keyboard chops by way of both improvised piano and gospel pieces.

Among the faithful in attendance were Sarah Strohminger, Stevie Schoof, Olga Beyer, Dave and Marie McCauley, Lisa Buchheimer, Rosamond Parrish, Laurel Galletta, Parker Slater, Dominique Williams, Jill Rewis, Holland Diz, Karen Thomas and Travis Curd.

The 150-piece Finster exhibit is up through Aug. 28.

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S/he Me

In January, a baby was born to Canadians Kathy Witterick and David Stocker, but seven months later, they still haven’t revealed to family or friends whether little “Storm” is a boy or a girl. The couple intend to raise Storm free of gender-specific cultural stereotypes (i.e., domesticity, aggressiveness, preferences for arts or mathematics) because society tends to overvalue “boy” norms. On a larger scale, in Stockholm, according to a June Associated Press dispatch, the 33 Swedish preschoolers at Egalia school socialize in daily environments scrubbed of all gender references. For example, boys and girls alike play with kitchen toys and building materials, and when playing “family,” parental roles are interchangeable. Critics say the children will be left unprepared for the “real” world.

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Who Knew? “The streets of 47th Street are literally paved with gold,” said one of New York City’s gold wranglers, as he, down on all fours and manipulating tweezers, picked specks of gold, silver and jewels that had fallen off clothing and jewelry racks being rolled from trucks into stores. In June, the man told the New York Post he’d recently earned $819 in redemptions for six days’ prospecting.

New, on the NOTW Food Cart: grasshopper tacos at San Francisco’s La Oaxaquena Bakery, but pulled in June by local health authorities concerned the bakery was importing Mexican insects rather than using American ones; cicada ice cream at Sparky’s Homemade in Columbia, Mo., also yanked off sale by local health authorities in June.

In June, scientists at China’s Agricultural University in Beijing announced they’d produced human breast milk from genetically modified dairy cows and expect supplies to be available in supermarkets within three years.

Employing technology once used to produce the sheep “Dolly,” researchers created a herd of 300 modified cows, which yielded milk that was reported as “sweeter” and “stronger” than typical cow’s milk.

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In June, officials of California’s Alvord Unified School District announced their brand-new, $105 million high school, Hillcrest, would be unused for the coming school year (and perhaps beyond) because the budget-strapped state does not have $3 million to run the school for a year. In any event, it costs $1 million per year just to maintain the building to prevent its deterioration.

Full-Circle-Outsourcing: In May, Mumbai, India, company Aegis Communications announced it will hire about 10,000 new employees to work in its call centers fielding customer service problems for U.S.-based companies. However, those jobs aren’t in India.

Aegis will outsource them to Americans, paying $12 to $14 an hour, at nine call centers in the U.S.

5-year-old girl into in 2010.

Lakewood, Colo., police, attempting to wrest control of a sharpened stick a secondgrade boy was using to threaten classmates and a teacher, gave him two shots of pepper spray.

The boy had just shouted to police, “Get away from me you f***ers.”

Tippecanoe County (Ind.) judge Loretta Rush, interviewed by the Journal & Courier of Lafayette, in June, underscored parental drug use as a major risk factor in a child’s drifting into substance abuse. “I had a case where a child was born with drugs in his system,” recalled Rush.

“Both parents were using. We were looking for [placing the child in any relative’s home], but both sets of grandparents were using. So [the] great-grandmother’s in the courtroom, and I had asked her if she would pass a drug screen, and she said she would not ....”

People Different From Us

Self-described Las Vegas “performer” Staysha Randall took 3,200 piercings in her body during the same sitting on June 7 to break the Guinness world record by 100 prickings.

(Veteran Las Vegas piercer Bill “Danger” Robinson did the honors.) Coincidentally, on the same day in Edinburgh, Scotland, the woman with the most lifetime piercings (6,925) got married. Elaine Davidson, 46, wore a full white ensemble that left bare only her face, which was decorated green and sported 192 piercings. The lucky guy is Davidson’s longtime friend Douglas Watson, a balding, 60-something man with no piercings or tattoos.

Recurring Themes

NOTW has mentioned various overseas prisons where crime kingpins serve time in relative comfort (through bribery or fear), but according to a June New York Times dispatch, Venezuela’s San Antonio prison (housing the country’s drug traffickers) is in a class of its own. San Antonio’s four swimming pools often host inmates’ families and “guests,” who lounge with barbecue meals and liquor. Paid “bodyguards” shuck oysters for alpha-dog-inmate Teofilo Rodriguez. DirecTV dishes serve the cells. Drug-smuggling via guards is so prevalent, Venezuelan locals actually visit the prison to buy the surplus (which they carry out because guards “search” them only upon entering). Rodriguez’ enforcement is backed up by an openly displayed arsenal of guns. Said a Russian drug trafficker-inmate, “This is the strangest place I’ve ever been.”

Armed and Clumsy (all-new!)

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Where: Atlantic Blvd. Intracoastal. #1158-0712 WE SHOULD HAVE WALKED TOGETHER You were paying as I was walking in the store. You gave me a smile that made me forget to talk. I asked the cashier if I could use the restroom because I had a couple of miles to walk to get where I was going. You said you had to do the same. Me: black hat/ tattoo sleeve. When: June 28, 2011. Where: Best Choice Store at Oak and Stockton. #1157-0712 CHEESE FRIES AT CRUISERS We talked over loaded cheese fries. You weren’t what I expected. You flip over your business cards in your front shirt pocket when you go out. You said you have hidden tattoos and met your wife on a radio show. Let’s collaborate with our non-profit resources and save some atrisk kids! When: July 18, lunch. Where: Cruisers, Tinseltown. #0123-0033 BEARDED BRITISH GUY WITH GREAT SMILE At Kickbacks.

You in black tee and jeans. Me in yellow shirt and jeans. You were discussing with your friends why you can’t tip in British strip clubs (the pound is a coin, not $ bill). I asked you to hold my table while I went inside. You smiled and I just couldn’t muster the strength to say anything else. Another chance?

When: July 1, 2011. Where: Kickbacks Gastropub. #1156-0712 MY HERO You came marching in as dozens of families waited anxiously to be reunited. I waited nervously for the first time. I saw you standing tall and handsome. Tan and well built. I walked to you in a coral dress and when our eyes met my heart fluttered. When you smile it jumped, and when you told me I was beautiful it melted. When: June 12, 2011.

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FSCJ CAMPUS AMAZING GIRL You: Blonde haired lady at FSCJ. Your hair is always straight and you wear sexy flats.

Me: Guy at FSCJ, always sitting with water jug. Maybe one day you can hydrate my lips. When: Every day. Where: FSCJ Campus. #1154-0712 TURKISH DELIGHT You: Sexy Turkish man with cowlick making pizza. I was looking at your nose when you said, “Hey honey, why you make face?” Will you be my white horse?

Ya Rock! Me: Filipino who wants to be your girlfriend. When: June 9, 2011. Where: Al’s Pizza. #1153-0712 HERE IS YOUR CHANCE … We talked in front of the Bargain Outlet store on Dunn Avenue and you asked me to give you a chance and I told you that I was spoken for. Well, not now.

So if you still want the chance, then pay the $5 and get the chance to be my Romeo. I just may be your Juliet. Let’s see …

When: March 23, 2011. Where: Dunn Avenue Bargain Outlet. #1152-0705 MISSING VEST, WORKING THE STRIPES You: Server at Biscottis, blk shirt & making stripes look better than ever.

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You gazed in my eyes while refilling my water. I want more pizza and stripes in my life. When: June 28, 2011. Where: Biscottis. #1151-0705 PETITE BLONDE HAIRDRESSER You were a beautiful blonde hairdresser from Orange Park. I was a retired Navy diver and we played a game of who was what. I can’t get you out of my thoughts. I would love to take you out on a date. When: May. Where: The Metro. #1150-0705 GIRAFFE TONGUED BLONDE LASS I do so enjoy our stare-offs, although I have to confess to getting lost in those gorgeous Irish eyes of yours. While I know you have a thing for older men, I must admit to becoming intoxicated by your loveliness, or maybe it’s just those Mirrer Rites. When: Always. Where: Birdies. #1149-0705 KNIGHT RIDER GIDDY UP! Me: Chocolate Thunder across the bar. You: Blue-eyed, sexy white boy serving up drinks and all the jokes. And yes, I smoked with cigarettes. Settling for your sandwich was just not enough. Let’s get together and see what you’re having tonight... When: June 17, 2011. Where: Ritz. #1148-0628 TALL BLONDE DREAD HEAD HOTTIE I first noticed your beautiful blonde dread locks tied in a ponytail. You wore cute black square glasses. You came in with your parents maybe?

I sat you and took small glances of you, casually walking by.

You were busy talking and I’m too shy, but maybe we could talk and even make some pancakes together sometime? ;) When: June 21, 2011. Where: Original Pancake House at Town Center. #1147-0628 BROKEN FOOT? SHORT BLONDE DREDS I see you once

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When: June 20, 2011. Where: St. Augustine Beach. #11460628 5 POINTS CORNER SATURDAY NIGHT You were tallish with blondish hair wearing a colorful sundress standing on the corner of 5 Points with a friend. I crossed the street, tall with long hair wearing black jean jacket. I checked you out, we exchanged smiles. I should have turned around. Want to have a smile contest? When: June 18, 2011. Where: 5 Points in front of the Derby restaurant. #1145-0628 SALESMAN THAT CAUGHT MY EYE Tall, handsome, and a gorgeous smile with green eyes. Kia of Orange Park. I test drove a car. You shook my hand and we gazed into each other’s eyes. Best moment of my life. You know who you are. Thanks for the business card. I’ll be keeping in touch. When: March 4, 2011. Where: Kia of Orange Park. #1144-0621 MISSING INGREDIENT FROM BURRITO GALLERY You are more interesting than most. Always with a determined demeanor, pleasant smile, and generous tip. You order the same thing every day for months on end. I admire your consistency, but am full of various recipes that could spice up your life. I hope you’ll come back soon and try something new. Perhaps a fish taco? When: June 1, 2011. Where: Burrito Gallery. #1143-0621

TATTOOED You were at the bar with a buddy; you were drinking red bull and wearing a blue t-shirt. I couldn’t help but notice all the tattoos. I was on business lunch and couldn’t stop to chat... When: June 13, 2011. Where: Benny’s at the Landing. #1138-0621 MY GREEN-EYED EVERYTHING I saw you at the Bagel shop on Beach Blvd. eating an everything bagel, your wavy brown hair, beautiful green eyes; it looked like you were eating with your brother, he had eggs and a bagel. Me: tall, bald and slim, getting coffee and smiling at you; you said good morning.

Would love to meet you. When: June 5, 2011. Where: Bagel Shop. #1137-0614 WALLY WORLD CUTIE Walking out of Walmart with my family, I ran into you and yours. You have nice dark hair and you were wearing a JU (Jacksonville University) shirt. I felt something when we locked eye contact. AMAZING... When: June 8, 2011. Where: Walmart on Hodges. #1136-0614 STRONG SOUTHERN MAN WANTED Workout at the gym.

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I just have to find you! When: June 10, 2011. Where: Sun Dog. #1142-0621

MINNESOTA LOVIN’ You: green shirt, blond hair, glasses outside Yobe in Avondale talking about Minnesota and Graceland.

Me: hanging with friends and family and discussing turning 30. Hope we can see each other and get lost in conversation... Maybe we could trek through Minnesota together. You were with a guy, can I make you change your mind? When: June 6, 2011. Where: Yobe in Avondale. #1134-0614

YOUR SMART DOG IS A BONUS! :-) June 14: Four P.M., at ATM behind Publix on Baymeadows Rd. You: next in line. Gray SUV, originally from Ohio via California, new to Jax. We discussed smoky air, heat and your intelligent dog. Any chance we could continue over dinner? drinks? (I’ll try to untie my tongue, if you’ll give me a chance!) When: June 14, 2011.

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YOU SAW ME A LONG TIME AGO I saw your ad in I Saw You many years ago. Was in a relationship at that time but no longer. You saw me in front of a store near the old Walmart on Beach Blvd. We watched a baby learning how to walk and we smiled at each other. Now I’m looking for you. Let’s see if we can do a lot more smiling. When: 7 Years Ago. Where: Old Walmart on Beach Blvd. #1133-0614

AN ELEGANT TOMBOY You: friendly smile, brunette, 40ish in golf shirt and black slacks. Me: portly and buttoned-down in khakis, Oxford and topsiders. I winked, you smiled. “Do you date immature men?” I asked. “Almost exclusively,” you responded. Can you love a fool? I never got your number.

When: June 13, 2011. Where: Doctors Express Urgent Care. #1140-0621

MOVIES … JUST US NEXT TIME? You: hot dad, red shirt, 2 adorable sons. Me: blue shirt, crazy kids, 5 seats down in same row. Would love to formally meet you! When: June 2, 2011. Where: Carmike Cinemas Fleming Island. #1132-0614

HOTTIE IN THE VILLAGE She was tall, long dark hair, beautiful smile and awesome laugh. She was working and looking o so beautiful. I was there with the kids having some pie; love that pie. When: June 13, 2011. Where: Village Inn. #1139-0621

HOT PORTUGUESE HONEY First time I laid eyes on your beauty in nearly two decades and my heart was pounding so hard I could barely speak. I never thought I could feel that again. Maybe you felt the same rush at the sight of me ;) This soldier will be in town in Nov. so you can let me know.

When: April 5, 2011. Where: Denny’s on Atlantic and 9A. #1131-0614

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FreeWill Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19): Symbolically speaking, there’s a Holy Grail hidden close to you, and you know it, but you haven’t been able to find it. The Grail is a golden chalice filled with medicine to open what needs opening in you. Luckily, you’ll soon come into possession (symbolically speaking) of a big, thick magical wand to give you a new advantage. So I conclude: Use your wizard stick to locate the cup of wonder so you can take a big sip.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Much of the work you’re doing right now is invisible to the naked eye, maybe even to your naked eye. You’re learning a lot while you sleep, drawing sustenance from hidden reservoirs even when you’re awake, and steadily improving through the arts of creative forgetting and undoing.

Continue this subtle artistry. Be cagey. Be discreet. Don’t underestimate how important silence and even secrecy may be now. The healing transformations unfolding in almost total darkness should not be exposed or revealed prematurely; they should be protected with vigilance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Either Way I’m Celebrating.” That’s the poetry comic book by Sommer Browning, and I suggest you consider it as a worthy title for your life in the days ahead. The adventure you’re in the midst of could evolve in several directions, each with a different rhythm and tone, each with a distinct lesson and climax. Regardless of what path you take, I’m almost positive you’ll have good reasons to throw yourself a party at the end. Having said that, I advise you to decide which version of the story you prefer, then make it your strong intention to materialize it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): During the skunk mating season, two robust members of the species made the crawl space under my house their trysting place. The result was spectacular. Siren-like squalls rose from their ecstasy, spiraling into my kitchen with by plumes of a stench I imagined the Italian poet Dante, in his book “The Inferno,” might’ve identified as native to the ninth level of hell. Being instinctively empathic, I naturally appreciated how much delight the creatures were enjoying. At the same time, I wished they’d take their revelry elsewhere. So I called the animal rescue group Humane Society, to flush them out without harming them. If anything resembling this takes place in your sphere — if someone’s pursuit of happiness cramps your style — adopt my gentle but firm approach.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle rejected the prevailing scientific theory that life on Earth emerged by accident from a primordial soup. The chance of that happening was as likely as “a tornado sweeping through a junkyard [and assembling] a Boeing 747 from the materials therein.” I think something less amazing, but still semi-miraculous, is in the works for you. What do you imagine it may be? I’m getting a vision of a windy thunderstorm blowing through a junkyard in such a way as to assemble an impressionistic sculpture of you wearing a flowery crown and X-Ray Specs, riding confidently on a lion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz,” the yellow-brick road symbolizes a path leading to all of life’s answers, to a place where fantasies are fulfilled. Dorothy and her companions follow that road in the belief it’ll take them to the all-powerful Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City. I don’t mind you playing with the idea that you may eventually find your personal yellow brick road, but for the immediate future, adopt the attitude Elton John articulated in his song, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”: “Oh I’ve finally decided my future lies beyond the yellow brick road.” Add more nuts-and-bolts pragmatism to the pursuit of happiness.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Some readers get enraged about the “crafty optimism” I advocate in my book “Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia.” Given what they regard as the miserable state of the world, they feel it’s a sin to look for reasons to be cheerful. One especially dour critic said that after reading a few pages, he took it out in his backyard, doused it with gasoline and burned it. You may face similar opposition in your attempts to foment redemption, smoke out hope and rally the troops. Be extra fierce in your devotion to peace, love and understanding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Of all the adversaries I’ll ever face, my ego is the supreme challenge. It tries to trick me into thinking its interests are the same as my own. It periodically strives to bamboozle me into believing I should be motivated by pride, competitiveness, selfishness or judgmental evaluations of others. When I’m not vigilant, it lulls me into adopting narrow perspectives and subjective theories rife with delusions about the nature of reality.

Don’t get me wrong: I still love my ego. Indeed, being on good terms with it is the only way to keep it from manipulating me. I bring this up because it’s prime time to come to a riper understanding of your ego so you can work out a tougher, more no-nonsense agreement with it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In Sagittarian author Derrick Jensen’s book, “A Language Older Than Words,” he weaves the tale of his abusive childhood with an angry analysis of the damage human beings have done to the Earth and each other. It’s a wrenching text, but in the end it offers redemption. A review in Publisher’s Weekly says “Jensen’s book accomplishes the rare feat of both breaking and mending the reader’s heart.” Pursue a similar possibility: Summon the courage to allow your heart to be broken by a blessed catharsis to ultimately heal it so it’s even stronger and smarter than it was before it broke.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Right now you may be feeling especially squeezed by one of the apparent contradictions in your life. I’m here to tell you it’s not as contradictory as you think. Its seemingly paradoxical elements are in righteous harmony with each other at a higher level of understanding. Can you rise to that level to see what’s been hidden? I believe you can. For best results, let go of any temptation you may have to act as if you’re oppressively defined by your past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Psychologist and priest David Rickey counsels folks about to be married. “You are perfectly mismatched,” he likes to tell them. “As much as you think you have chosen each other because of beauty or shared interests, the deeper reason is that unconsciously you know the other person is going to push your buttons. And the purpose of relationships is for you to discover and work on your buttons.” I share Rickey’s views, and offer them just in time for you to make maximum use of their wisdom. You’re in a phase when you have extraordinary power to learn from and adjust to the challenges that come from having your buttons pushed by those you care about.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In his song “Crazy,” British singer Seal repeats this line over and over for emphasis: “We’re never going to survive unless we get a little crazy.”

I recommend it as a mantra for you to rely on in the days ahead. Your emotional health depends on your ability to laugh at yourself, play along with absurdity and cultivate a grateful reverence for cosmic riddles. Being a little crazy will keep you robustly sane and allow you to enjoy and capitalize on the divine comedy life presents.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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Test Pattern

Student assessment should be the guide, not the goal, in primary school classrooms

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s an associate professor of literacy education for kids at the prekindergarten/primary level (age 3 through grade 3), I agree that teachers of young children need assessments. (“Setting the Standard,” Backpage Editorial, June 28.)

But as educators Patricia M. Cunningham and Richard L. Allington noted in their 2007 book, “Classrooms That Work,” in order for an assessment to be valid, “it needs to measure not only what is taught, but what is important.”

In many cases, assessments for children younger than 8 do not take into account the wide range of acceptable development (http://bit.ly/nf3xm7). Not every child can write her name before kindergarten, or write five perfect sentences by the end of the year, but that doesn’t mean the child is behind or delayed. Moreover, what may be good assessments for one group of children may not work for another. It is reasonable that a young child in Florida might not recognize a picture of snow skiers, or know that “muffler” can mean both a winter scarf and part of a car.

Children’s attention spans also vary. A child may have less experience with “school” questions — the ones teachers ask even though they know the answer. A child may be from a family whose children do not have conversations with adults. Sometimes a child gets tired or gives what seems to be an off-thewall answer. I once heard a 5-year-old identify all the basic colors as “red.” He later told me he was joking, which demonstrated a developing sense of humor, but not the knowledge I needed for his assessment.

Complicating matters, primary teachers (K-3) are often required to administer assessments to the whole group, which can affect results. Anyone who’s worked with a group of five-year-olds can imagine trying to get 15 to 20 of them to be on the same question at the same time, listening and with pencils ready. Multi-step directions can be confusing. One math curriculum requires children to first put their finger on a picture of a flower, which has absolutely nothing to do with the question or the answer!

Sometimes information tested has not been taught. A kindergarten teacher noted her mathematics curriculum put shape concepts at the end of the year, although knowledge of shapes was required for the preceding patterning and sorting units. A second-grade teacher shared that students were tested on mean, median, mode and elapsed time, which were not in the second-grade curriculum.

Overall, the Duval County Public Schools district estimates that elementary students spend about 40 days testing each year. One kindergarten teacher in a nearby county reported that in addition to initial screenings and periodic assessments on kindergarten skills, she gave numerous pencil-and-paper tests, including three benchmarks, 12 mathematics tests, 10 reading theme tests and three state-required FAIR (literacy) tests during the year. That testing time takes away from teaching and learning, so limiting assessments whenever possible is important.

Good assessment for young children (including third-graders) can include naturalistic methods, such observing and taking notes. Checklists and progress portfolios, which show learning and development over time, are other accepted ways of assessing young children. But the observations and checklists need to be on things that matter. For instance, teachers, either because they or their administrators have inadequate training, may focus too little on real writing and too much on the mechanics of letter formation (requiring 3-year-olds to write their names, for example), despite the research on handwriting as a complex, multifaceted skill (http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/v3n1/marr.html).

Young writers need opportunities to write for authentic reasons, to talk while they are writing and to be observed by teachers who understand that talking develops language and social skills, that scribbling can be acceptable writing and

Children from lower-income homes are estimated to start school having heard or seen about 30 million words, compared with middle-income children who have heard or seen 45 million words (http://bit.ly/peTjLK). This difference means time is of the essence when exposing children to new words. If a first-grade teacher doesn’t take the initiative to add complex vocabulary in meaningful ways during the day, those children are short-changed.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently confirmed that it is critical for all children to master reading by the end of third grade, but teachers, parents and school administrators should understand that not every child will be or needs to be at the exact same point in learning at the end of kindergarten, first or second grade (http://bit.ly/nMwG2n).

Because it’s acceptable for young children to be at different points in their learning until they’re about 8 years old, the traditional

Overall, the Duval County Public School district estimates that elementary students spend about 40 days testing each year. Since testing time takes away from teaching and learning, limiting assessments whenever possible is important. that invented spelling is desirable, providing insights into what a child knows about reading.

Complicating matters further, most primary grade teachers spend their first year or so getting acclimated to the demands of teaching young children. Novice teachers (and sometimes their principals) may not realize there is no “magic” curriculum or technique, that assessments may not always measure what they need to be measuring and that, thus far, there is no single way to teach reading to all children (Allington & Cunningham). They may not be aware of research on blocks, puzzles or dramatic play being important for many reasons, such as increasing children’s spatial awareness, a key component of learning science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Because many teachers leave the profession after a few years, they may never become great teachers, and their long-term impact on the profession may be more negative than positive. Great teachers forced to teach and assess in ways that they know don’t work may give up and leave the profession. In the end, the children suffer.

A knowledgeable, caring teacher with a strong sense of self-efficacy and autonomy and the support of an effective principal is more important than a particular assessment or program. To illustrate this, a local literacy curriculum includes “mud” as a vocabulary word. While there may be some first graders who don’t know what mud is, it requires only a brief explanation, and better yet, could be embedded in good science instruction. What is disturbing about “mud” as a vocabulary word is that good readers need large vocabularies.

framework of a separate and distinct kindergarten, first, second and third grade year, while convenient, doesn’t really fit with what we know about child development. A kindergartner might be ready for first-grade “work” or a thirdgrader might benefit from more hands-on or movement activities typical in kindergarten.

A fluid, multi-age arrangement, or teachers who “loop” to the next grade could be better options for many children. More school-based freedom to innovate and make instructional and assessment decisions may benefit children and their families.

Inappropriately designed or chosen assessments lead to inaccurate results. Inflexible learning schedules, benchmarks, age or gradelevel expectations and end-of-year exams may not address the developmental variability of young children, particularly those children with disabilities, who are gifted, from other cultures or whose first or home language is not English. We know that prior knowledge is key to comprehension, so considering most children as “inexperienced” rather than “delayed” or “deficient” can reframe how we approach teaching, learning and assessment. In any event, current and future assessments of young children and their teachers should be selected with care.

Children are naturally curious and begin school excited to learn. When they begin to associate learning as what is needed for a test, it’s time to change.

Katrina W. Hall, Ph.D.

Hall is an associate professor of literacy at the University of North Florida and a former elementary school educator.

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