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Local blogger Rick Saunders opens the door for an international blues community

BOURNE TO RUN AND RUN AND RUN p. 18 • SUNSHINE ON TRAYVON MARTIN CASE p. 7

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18 EDITOR’S NOTE The future of Jacksonville’s public libraries. p. 4 NEWS State Attorney Angela Corey’s electronic access for documents in the Trayvon Martin case is now closed. p. 7 BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Jeannie Blaylock, FSCJ’s “laissez-faire” culture and Sanya Richards-Ross. p. 8 BUZZ Lake Ray, Edgewood Bakery, topless firefighters and more. p. 9 SPORTSTALK Jacksonville shows its support for more than just the NFL. p. 11 ON THE COVER Local blogger Rick Saunders opens the door for an international blues community. p. 12 OUR PICKS Eat Up Downtown, Murray Hill Theatre’s 17th anniversary, Doug Stanhope and more. p. 17 MOVIES “The Bourne Legacy”: Aaron Cross bears the burden as the new hero. p. 18

30 “The Campaign”: The political comedy flip-flops on tone, but Will Ferrell delivers his ridiculous best. p. 22 MUSIC Orlando all-girl pop-punkers Wet Nurse bring their drenching good time to St. Augustine. p. 23 Nicholas Williams’ sound evolves during Whetherman shows with The Steady Melodies. p. 26 ARTS Chip Southworth gives the local contemporary arts scene an inventive new look. p. 32 MAIL p. 5 LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 27 ARTS LISTING p. 33 HAPPENINGS p. 35 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 41 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 42 I SAW U p. 43 CLASSIFIEDS p. 44 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 46 Cover design by Chad Smith Cover photo by Walter Coker AUGUST 14-20, 2012 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 3

Choosing a Better Library

The future of Jacksonville’s public libraries is in voters’ hands

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ow important are libraries these days? Maybe you think they’re dinosaurs left behind by new technology and changing lifestyles. Before you answer — when’s the last time you visited a library? If it’s been a while, maybe your perspective is a little dated. Another thing to consider before you answer: How much do you need libraries? If you have a computer and high-speed Internet at home and the means to buy books and periodicals, libraries may not play as big a role in your life, although many people with these amenities still choose the convenience and camaraderie provided by their community libraries. If you’re one of the many who doesn’t have the means for personal connectivity, the library is an essential resource for finding and applying for jobs, training on digital tools, researching school projects, improving literacy, discovering entertainment and more. Those necessities have faced continuing budget cuts at the Jacksonville Public Library. The mayor proposes cutting the library’s operating budget by $4.6 million in the coming fiscal year. This would mean cutting 24 percent of the operating hours, with no libraries open on Sunday, cutting the materials budget by $500,000 (a 49 percent cut since 2005) and eliminating 71 positions. Year after year, the library has been forced to make cuts as part of the city’s continuing budget spiral. When competing with those of the police and fire departments, and infrastructure, the library’s needs seem to come up short. One way to stop the slow destruction is to create an independent library district, an idea library advocates are supporting. Similar districts exist in Alachua and Orange counties and have proved to be very successful. This effort follows a JCCI Report to the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library and the Jacksonville Public Libraries Foundation. The proposal suggests creating an independent board comprising the mayor, three city councilmembers and the chair of the Duval County School Board. These members are all elected and still accountable to voters. This group would set a millage rate dedicated to sustaining the libraries, eliminating the amount taken from the taxes collected from the overall millage rate. This would free the library from a stifling decision-making structure and allow it to make projections about revenue and expenditures up to 24 months or more, so it can plan projects, renovations, improvements and programs. The library could pursue a variety of revenue growth and savings ideas. In Alachua County, the independent district allowed the library to refinance outstanding bonds, switch new employees from a private pension fund to the Florida Retirement System, lease rooftops to a solar energy company, retrofit buildings with LED lights and timers and lease undeveloped land for cell tower use — all to save or make money. Funds could be used flexibly, moving from operations to capital projects or vice versa.

They could be carried forward or be saved in a capital improvements account. Difficult decisions about closing deteriorating library buildings could be made. Innovative ideas such as creating traveling after-school programs at individual schools could be implemented. If the library could manage its own information technology budget, efficiencies could be gained and costs decreased. This is particularly important for a service that demands continuous technology innovation. But these ideas cannot be adequately explored under the current structure, where the library board has no real authority. Sol Hirsch, who retired as Alachua County Library District director in 2011, said the independent district there made the library more directly responsible to citizens. It allowed them to create programs like the Library Partnership collaboration with the Department of Children and Families and the not-for-profit Partnership for Strong Families. Jointly, they built and operated a facility that brought library and social services together under one roof. Bill Brinton is an advocate for libraries and cofounder of Save Jax Libraries with Florida Sen. Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) and Harry Reagan, president of Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library. (Full disclosure: Reagan is my father.) They recently kicked off a petition drive to place a straw ballot on the fall 2014 election ballot. This would gauge public support for an independent library district. They need 26,000 petitions verified 180 days before that election. “If these hard economic times taught us one thing, it is to look at how libraries could be run more efficiently and effectively,” Brinton said. “We’ve found that model. We should at least have the choice to have what Alachua has, as opposed to not being afforded that choice.” Hirsch said that in Jacksonville’s current system, there’s no incentive for a department to save any money because savings go back to the government. “We were totally responsible for all of our money and could manage it and keep it for the upcoming year,” Hirsch said. “We had a vested interest in saving money.” Brinton and other library advocates face a steep hill going forward. Usually, the Florida Legislature is reluctant to create new taxing districts, and voters are hesitant to support anything that resembles a self-tax, even if the total amount they pay in property taxes remains the same. “There are many people in Jacksonville who may not realize how much better that library could be if they had better control,” Hirsch said. So when you see volunteers on Aug. 14 at your polling place, or in the future around town, give them a moment of your time. Sign a petition. It won’t cost you anything, but it will make voters’ voices heard. If you’d like to help with the petition drive, go to savejaxlibraries.com and click on the volunteer button. Denise M. Reagan dreagan@folioweekly.com twitter.com/denisereagan

A Conservative’s Critique

To whom it may concern? Denise Reagan, congratulations, for being the liberal voice of our city. However, I am a conservative, registered Democrat whose party left him in the 1960s. My first question to your liberal view is your support for District 7 School Board Candidate Coree Cuff [Buzz, July 31 — not an endorsement]. The problem is not which board members pick the new superintendent, but why not have the electorate pick him? Second, you threw a brickbat at 15 of 19 City Councilmembers [Bouquets & Brickbats,

July 31] who really deserve kudos for balancing the city budget, without a tax hike. Along with that, there is no “drunk tank that cures” [Buzz, July 31]. This is social engineering you like. What I oppose is closing this program, before addressing the greater problem of those monstrous police and fire unions. I want a leaner police force, without free gas and automobiles. Put those bums out on a walking beat. Crime will go down! That leads nicely into that pinheaded, retired (thank God) Robert Pace, who wants to retain those luxury apartments in the jail [Backpage Editorial, July 31]. I want them with Spartan quarters on lean rations, working their way through that school of hard knocks so they won’t come back. Notice how he ewes “profit is a powerful motivator.” Either he is a communist, socialist or both who knows nothing about work and profit. Bet he voted for the present president. So I have gone full circle: Our government is being run by people who have no idea what real life is, Democrats and Republicans. They stink! Thank you for your paper, though. A republic needs newspapers, especially local ones. Charles B. Adams Jacksonville

Signs That You’re Hungry Answers

Did you try to identify all the restaurant signs in our quiz? The winner is announced on flogfolioweekly.com on Aug. 14. It’s too late to go online to try to win the gift card, but to satisfy your curiosity, here are the answers: 1. 29 South … Eats

9. Palace Saloon

2. The Pier Cantina & Sandbar

10. Ragtime

3. Al’s Pizza

11. Moon River Pizza

4. Brett’s Waterway Cafe

12. The Mossfire Grill

5. Carmelo’s Marketplace

13. Sun Dog Diner

6. Gypsy Cab Co.

14. Taverna

7. Joe’s Crab Shack

15. The Reef

8. Metro Diner

16. Sake House

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To: Denise M. Reagan, Editor First, let me congratulate you on becoming the new editor of Folio Weekly. I’m sure you’re finding it exciting and most challenging as well. Anne Schindler’s spark will also be missed, I’m sure. I appreciate seeing my testy opinion letters appearing for reader reaction from time to time among a sea of differing views. As you stated, the president and chief operating officer of Chick-fil-A, Dan Cathy, offended the gay community by expressing his biblical stance on marriage [Editor’s Note, July 31]. However, as I see it, his words in that Atlanta radio interview express exactly what mainstream Christianity believes. God’s way always leads to a happier and healthier lifestyle with a better ultimate outcome. I can’t believe that the highly respected John Delaney, UNF president and former Jacksonville mayor, would write a letter to The Florida Times-Union “supporting the gay rights ordinance based on the teachings of Jesus.” What kind of Bible and strange teachings of Jesus is Delaney referring to? Certainly not found in my King James Version! [The destruction of] Sodom and Gomorrah was merely a fireworks display compared to what we’re provoking the Almighty to do. God has said, “I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury … for the day of vengeance is in my heart, and the year of my redeemed is come” (Isaiah 63:3&4). In the meantime, I’ll be among the thousands enjoying Chick-fil-A nuggets. Hope to see you there sometime, where God is always smiling. William H. Shuttleworth Jacksonville

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Keeping it in House “No.” — Florida House Rep. Lake Ray (R-Jacksonville) responds with a negative when asked if he’ll tell how much he’s charging the First Coast Manufacturers Association for rent. The FCMA recently moved its headquarters to a building owned by Ray at 1615 Huffingham Road. Ray is also the president of the trade association.

Let Them Eat Cake (Slices) The Edgewood Bakery has been feeding Jacksonville’s sweet tooth since Aug. 17, 1947. To celebrate its 65th birthday, the bakery is offering specials, like a dozen donuts for $6.50 on Aug. 17 and 18. All customers also receive a free slice of cake to celebrate on Aug. 18. The Edgewood Bakery is located at 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., in Murray Hill.

Viral Vitriol “Bob, when it’s 12 o’clock, you say goodnight. You don’t care because you’re sleeping right now. In the morning, you’ll wake up to your strawberries and cream, in your five star.” — First Coast News sportscaster Dan Hicken rails against NBC’s Bob Costas for running over with his coverage of the Olympics into the local late-night news. The viral video has been posted on The London Daily Mirror and Sports Illustrated (bit.ly/OMe3BG).

Shady Sunshine “I have concluded there is probable cause to believe that there was a technical violation of the Sunshine Law … since any violation appears to be inadvertent … we will not be pursuing the matter and our file will be closed.” — Nassau County Assistant State Attorney Wesley White explains why he’s not pursuing Sunshine Law violation charges against two Nassau County Planning & Zoning Board members who attended a meeting in Tallahassee where they discussed P&Z business. Such meetings should be noticed and open to the public. Since John Stack and Pat Keogh went only because County Attorney David Hallman invited them, White doesn’t think they’re responsible. He didn’t address why he wasn’t holding Hallman accountable (bit.ly/N9FVCe).

For the media clamoring for information in the case against George Zimmerman for killing Trayvon Martin and competing to get the story out first, State Attorney Angela Corey set up Egnyte, an online site that provides instant access to public documents. But the site has only a limited number of spots, and they are all taken. Photo: Walter Coker

Sunshine for Some

State Attorney Angela Corey’s electronic access for documents in the Trayvon Martin case is now closed

tate Attorney Angela Corey has made public a mountain of evidence in the case against George Zimmerman for killing Trayvon Martin. As the special prosecutor assigned to the case, Corey has released hundreds of pages of documents, 911 recordings, crime scene photographs, surveillance video and other evidence. In Florida, such evidence becomes public under Florida’s public records laws

the State Attorney’s Office created to view records in the case has only a limited number of spots, and they are all taken. When Folio Weekly asked for access to the online files, communications director Jackelyn Barnard said the system had reached its allotment of users. She offered a CD copy of the records, which the State Attorney’s Office would send by mail. She also sent an email to the current

“This is baloney,” Petersen said. “This case is not just getting state attention, but national and international attention. It’s of huge public interest and they are throwing all these ridiculous barriers in front of getting critical information to the public.” when it is given to the defense through the rules of discovery. For the media clamoring for information and competing to get the story out first, Corey set up Egnyte, an online site that provides instant access to the records. For a highprofile case like the Trayvon Martin killing, which is being followed by media nationally and internationally, she’s giving the same access to outlets such as The New York Times, The Florida Times-Union or The Guardian in England. But in practice, Corey’s online access may violate the state Government in the Sunshine Act. The law says all public records in Florida are open to public inspection, and a public agency cannot impose rules and conditions that limit public access unless allowed under the law. The Egnyte site that

Egnyte users on July 16 requiring payment of $67.75 by a July 18 deadline for access to 145 of Zimmerman’s phone calls made from jail. When the deadline passed, Barnard sent an email stating eight news organizations — including The New York Times, CNN and Talking Points Memo — would be blocked from instant online access in the future because they had missed the deadline. Barbara Petersen, president of the First Amendment Foundation, said Corey has placed artificial barriers to the public’s right to access. If it’s online for some people, she said, it should be online for everyone. “This is baloney,” Petersen said. “This case is not just getting state attention, but national and international attention. It’s of huge public interest and they are throwing all these ridiculous barriers in front of getting critical

information to the public.” To those who pay late, or who ask for access now, she says, “They are saying, ‘sorry, you get second-rate access.’ ” Asked for a list of Egnyte account holders, if the eight errant news organizations were blocked, and a request for comment on whether Egnyte violates public records laws, Barnard scheduled an 11 a.m. Aug. 9 interview with Assistant State Attorney Lisa DiFranza of the SAO’s Public Records Division. But at 10:51 a.m., just before the interview, DiFranza cancelled. She said the State Attorney’s Office complies with Florida

The State Attorney’s Office has released hundreds of pages of documents, 911 recordings, crime scene photographs, surveillance video and other evidence in the case against George Zimmerman (pictured).

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case, said his news organization had received the July 18 email, but he had no interest in talking about it. Pat Gleason, who is the special counsel on open government for the State Attorney General, said that CNN and other banned outlets may have worked out payment with Corey, and she suggested Folio Weekly might be able to work out access for itself to an Egnyte account. Gleason said that Florida records law relating to public records on electronic files and databases is still being worked out. She couldn’t recall another situation where providing records electronically may have created an obstacle to public records. Petersen said Corey could provide other means of instant access, like a drop box, that wouldn’t impose time and physical limitations. But Petersen admitted she, too, had never run across the issue before. “I have never, never heard of anything like this,” she said, “because I think it is illegal under the law.” Susan Cooper Eastman sceastman@folioweekly.com

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Bouquets to First Coast News anchor Jeannie Blaylock for taking action to help all women after a close friend died from breast cancer. This year, Baptist Health and Blaylock celebrate the 20th year of Buddy Check 12. The initiative asks women to each encourage a friend to do breast self-exams on the 12th of 2012 each month and to schedule an annual mammogram. Three years ago, Blaylock added M-Line at 1-877-9-MY-MAMO to her arsenal. It provides mammograms to women who can’t afford them.

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Brickbats to the person — whoever that may be — at Florida State College at Jacksonville who fostered a “laissez-faire” culture of awarding millions of dollars in federal grants to students where there was little oversight, little training and little knowledge of the Pell Grant program. Last week, Jacksonville attorney Bill Scheu delivered a 20-page report blaming the problem on “institutional failings” rather than on an individual. And when the federal government tells FSCJ to repay the more than $3 million it misspent, the school is going to press the students who received the money for repayment. Bouquets to Sanya Richards-Ross who won a gold medal in the Olympic women’s 400-meter race on Aug. 5. She is the wife of Jacksonville Jaguars newly signed cornerback Aaron Ross, who attended her event in London. Richards-Ross won gold medals in 2004 and 2008, but this year, she’s a Jacksonville Olympian. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 14-20, 2012

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“ … a topless woman is shown wearing only firefighter pants with her suspenders covering her nipples.” — From a Florida Times-Union story about a fundraiser where Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department firefighters raised money for the family of fallen firefighter Jason Bishop. Firefighters appeared on stage to be auctioned off on dates at Whisky River bar and restaurant. Photos of topless women and shirtless firefighters posing in sexual positions were posted on 904HappyHour.com but were later removed. JFRD is investigating.

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Special Treatment Allowed? In her most public assertion to date of the newly independent ethics office, Jacksonville city ethics officer Carla Miller announced she’s opened an investigation into a special pension fund for Police & Fire Pension Fund executive director John Keane and a few other employees. In addition to his pension of $60,000 a year earned while working for the city, Keane has a separate pension from the Police & Fire Pension Fund that will pay him as much as $200,000 a year. The Fire & Pension Board created the pension program for employees not eligible for a city or state pension.

Our special Fall Arts Preview issue comes out on Sept. 11. The season brings music, dance, visual arts and more. To be included in the preview, send the name of your event, the venue, its complete address, show dates and times, ticket prices, phone number, website, photos (with cutline and photo credit information) and contact information (phone number and email), in case we have questions, to djohnson@folioweekly.com.

Rap-n-Greet Before they perform at Plush on Aug. 22, rappers and musicians Dizzy Wright, Hopsin and DJ Hoppa will meet fans. From 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, the musicians collectively known as Funk Volume are on hand at 8103 Clothing, 323 Ninth Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. In addition to socializing, Funk Volume is debuting a T-shirt and ball cap designed for them by 8103 owner Mark Braddock.

Hate Campaign Condemned “ … spews vitriol from hidden websites.” — St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners chairman Mark Miner described the publisher of the online Historic City News as a clandestine hatemonger during a County Commission meeting last week. Miner held publisher Michael Gold responsible for a racist email sent to St. Johns County residents about County Commissioner Ken Bryan, who is running for re-election. The email, calling Bryan a “thug” and describing his speech as “Ebonics,” was traced to two websites owned by Gold. He denied sending it, explaining he rents out server space to others.

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Small Is Beautiful

Jacksonville shows its support for more than just the NFL

recent Friday night was stacked, even by the standards of the Jacksonville sports scene, which has never been a slouch. At EverBank Field, fans could see the Jaguars scrimmage and a new season’s hope being born. Folks who were there were treated to a more poised Blaine Gabbert, and they were thrilled to be watching Rashad Jennings assert himself as the primary ball carrier — to such a degree, the venerable Sam Kouvaris tweeted, “OK, maybe it’s an illusion but I’ve thought all along Jennings was a player. Tonight, he’s the best player on the field. Easily.” Just a few hundred feet away, World Wrestling Entertainment was thrilling thousands with its spectacle, which included

“It’s already been a great sports year and, as those of us who call Northeast Florida home know, we save the best for last.” a cage match between the Big Show and John Cena and a street fight between the two best technical wrestlers around today, Daniel Bryan and C.M. Punk, whose feud has been going strong for the last decade and which could rightly be compared to the Dory Funk/Jack Brisco series in terms of its enduring quality. Arguably the biggest sporting event involving Jacksonville that night was in Philadelphia, where the Sharks — as their reward for somehow surviving a campaign with three different quarterbacks and all the chaos that goes along with that kind of instability — were slotted into a game with arguably the best Arena team I’ve ever seen, the hometown Soul. Those of you who saw it on NFL Network know that it wasn’t close, despite the Sharks’ strong start. As written in The Philadelphia Inquirer: “The Soul forced six turnovers, quarterback Dan Raudabaugh aired it out, and do-itall playmaker Larry Brackins scored eight touchdowns as the Soul routed the Jacksonville Sharks, 89-34, in front of 12,332 fans at the Wells Fargo Center. The Soul’s defense was the key Friday night, frustrating Sharks quarterback Bernard Morris for most of the night and forcing five straight turnovers at one

point in the first half, a rarity in the highscoring Arena League.” And that was the game. It was clear that the Sharks lacked the talent of a squad like Philly’s. Whatever talent they might have lacked, however, they surely didn’t lack heart. They played hard, if inconsistently, all season long. And that’s good. Not just for them, but for Northeast Florida itself. We’ve noticed the large amount of negative publicity the Jaguars have earned on the national level. Everything from tarps to the Jones-Drew contract impasse usually gets the Jags the gas face from the national media. The team is always on the verge of moving, the Super Bowl years ago wasn’t good enough for the guys from Bristol, and so forth. We’ve heard all this before. It’s old. The team’s still here. Compare that knee-jerk negativity to the treatment of the Sharks on the NFL Network. Even during a lackluster year, the Sharks received lots of TV time, establishing to all fans of the Arena game that Jacksonville does support its sports teams and does have a vibrant sports culture. This may be, as one promoter told me years ago, a “walk-up town.” But the degree to which the area has embraced Arena football is awesome — reminiscent of the all-too-brief USFL stint of the Bulls, whose shirts you can still find in select Westside thrift stores. (If you see one and want to send it my way, I wear Size L.) Of course, we all know that local sports thrive here — rugby and roller derby, to name just two examples of cultures that have started to boom in just the last decade. Think about all the wildly popular high school sports: football, basketball, swimming, baseball, softball, and track and field. Then there’s local lacrosse. We’ve seen the emergence of a lacrosse program at Jacksonville University, and the national exposure it’s brought here. Next month, we’ll see professional lacrosse, courtesy of the Jacksonville Bullies, who play a 12-game slate in the Professional Lacrosse League. This is an encouraging development for a number of reasons. It’s yet another entertainment option for locals during the fall, and it’s yet another professional sport being drawn here. The team’s sponsors and season-ticket holders are in place for this year, according to the Jacksonville Business Journal, which means the team will have the necessary foundation to build an audience. It’s already been a great sports year and, as those of us who call Northeast Florida home know, we save the best for last. AG Gancarski themail@folioweekly.com AUGUST 14-20, 2012 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 11

first met Rick Saunders while teaching a sculpture class at Flagler College. He wasn’t a student or lowly adjunct, like me, but a full-time employee, a security guard. I had attended six different colleges before I got my degree and have worked for three others since, but I never met any other security guards like Rick. It wasn’t just his pierced ears, stylish haircut or cool tattoos that made him stand out, but rather the conversations we had whenever we’d run into each other on campus. I soon found out that music was his hobby, and immediately after that, found out I was way out of my league in discussing music with him. I’d always have to look someone up online that he’d tell me about, usually finding what I needed on his blog realdeepblues. blogspot.com. Wasn’t I supposed to be the teacher? Lucky for me, I was getting paid by Flagler to teach sculpture and getting a minor in Deep Blues from one of the foremost experts of the scene. Sometime in 2010, I was at an art event at the Hastings library, talking with James Quine. I brought up Rick Saunders. “Oh, yeah, he’s been online writing about music since you could be online writing about music, it seems,” Quine said. I told him I thought his blog was very cool and that Rick was really onto something. He mentioned that Rick had been an early supporter of his nephew, Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. “Rick wrote the liner notes for Dan’s pre-Black Keys band, the Barn Burners.” I was dumbstruck. I had read about them on Rick’s blog and noticed Rick was 10 years ahead of most of us in realizing Auerbach’s talent. 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 14-20, 2012

By this time, I was no longer at Flagler and didn’t see Rick. I ran into his wife Leslie Robison who teaches art at Flagler and whom he calls “the smartest person I know” (she’s high up on my list, as well). I asked her, and she said flatly, “He won’t say it, but Rick’s kind of a big deal.” Mark “Porkchop” Holder, one of the musicians Rick champions, said the blues is a religion and some regard Rick the way many

I read a small review in Seattle’s late Rocket Magazine of a Junior Kimbrough album called ‘Sad Days and Lonely Nights.’ I’m a big fan of really miserable sad music. The sadder it is, the happier I am. That was all she wrote. That album finally opened the door for me.” So Rick, who’s 51, decided to open that door for others. He is the quintessential teacher. He doesn’t just write about a band on his blog; he posts videos, links to their Bandcamp.com

“The blues always eluded me. I rarely heard anything that didn’t seem precious/ antique and important for its time but didn’t move me today.” churchgoers do their preachers. With reverence and awe. Which he in turn deflects right back on them like any preacher should. More than anything, he is interested in musicians who go for it and lay it on the line. By “it,” I mean themselves, good or bad, but preferably both. He doesn’t click “play” to hear a song so much as to be moved by it. He talks a lot about being moved. If a song doesn’t move him, he’s not too interested. It took him a while to come to the blues because of that. “The blues always eluded me. I rarely heard anything that didn’t seem precious/antique and important for its time but didn’t move me today,” Rick said. “Emotional content is pretty much paramount for me. Then one day,

downloads, interviews they’ve done on other blogs — anything he can think of to get you to check them out. He said he wants to be a one-stop shop for those who might not have the time to search out certain music. Since Rick and his wife moved to St. Augustine, had kids and Rick started working nights at Flagler, she said he doesn’t know a lot of people in town. But in other towns they’ve lived in, she said, he was always the guy most likely to hand you a mixed tape of music that may have come up in a previous conversation. “He really wants people that he thinks are up to the same thing to connect,” she said. “I think that’s why he started the blog. He couldn’t just turn that off. It just so happens that now

he’s connecting people all over the United States and the rest of the world.” April Fecca, who founded and writes for the excellent music blog Now This Sound Is Brave (nowthissound.com), considers Rick a mentor. “Rick is definitely a hub, a connector,” Fecca said. “My music library and my list of friends/contacts have tripled since I met Rick. He believes that people are here on Earth to serve each other, and this is one way he puts that belief into practice.” And so there is Rick’s practice. Culling through the Internet for things that move him. Emailing friends and posting on other blogs. Listening to CDs or watching documentaries labels have sent him. Laboring over the writing of a post. “It’s so hard, since most of the folks sending me stuff I’m friends with, so I really obsess over what I write,” Rick said. “I want the writing to be as good as what I’m writing about, so people will take the next step and take a look or listen.” “Rick is always one of the first people I send our releases to,” said Jeff Konkel of Broke & Hungry Records (brokeandhungryrecords. com). “His endorsement of a record is incredibly valuable to a label like mine. He’s passionate about music, but he’s not prone to over-hyping a record. He just writes in an honest, plainspoken way that readers respond to. I’ve made some crucial connections through Rick that have helped my business and the artists I represent.” Roger Stolle of Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art (cathead.biz) in Clarksdale, Miss., can’t say enough good things about Rick, but tried in our email exchanges. “Rick Saunders

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He doesn’t click “play” to hear a song so much as to be moved by it. He talks a lot about being moved. If a song doesn’t move him, he’s not too interested. ‘gets it.’ He understands the difference between culturally connected traditional blues and the more pop-connected mainstream stuff. I appreciate the fact that his Real Deep Blues blog is truth in advertising. He’s not just talking the talk; he’s walking the walk. Real deep (i.e., “real-deal” or, dare I say, authentic?) blues is a niche within a niche with a cult following. It is a historically relevant sub-genre that deserves promotion just as much as the more modern blues-rockers and soul-blues purveyors. This is a music without a publicist and often ignored by big-time media.” “Without the efforts of knowledgeable and enthusiastic folks like Rick, fewer would know of this obscure but important blues music and culture,” Stolle wrote. “It takes a village to spread this word. Rick is mayor of one such village.” Quine, a community advocate and photographer, is also an excellent musician who played on his nephew Auerbach’s first solo effort, “Keep it Hid.” He called Rick a pioneer. “Rick is a music blog pioneer who helped inspire a whole movement and turned a lot of people on to real American music. You have to give him a lot of credit for that. He’s your classic man with a mission.” It’s a mission that unites with Rick with others. The incredible slide guitar virtuoso throwback entertainer Ted Drozdowski of the blues duo Scissormen said he and Rick were brothers in a cause to bring real blues to the people. Deep Blues is the same to Drozdowski as it is to Rick: Music with real feelings that’s alive and well right now. Drozdowski said that the gatekeepers of blues want musicians to fit in this really small idea of what the blues are. “Antique, precious or super-slick,” as Rick says. There’s a line in the Scissormen’s “My Own Big Shoes” that says, “The blues ain’t dipped in amber.” It’s meant to move and be

stretched by new ideas. Aaron Frazer, of the band Charlie Patton’s War, stumbled on Rick’s site while searching for a certain kind of blues he wasn’t sure still existed. It does; he found it on the blog. “Rick’s blog in some ways restored my faith in blues, to see people still playing the blues, pushing its boundaries.” Like many others, Charlie Patton’s War has benefited from exposure on Real Deep Blues. Frazer said on Bandcamp.com that a large number of folks who get to the two albums available for free download are getting there by way of Real Deep Blues. Rick put the band in touch with Chris Johnson, organizer of the Deep Blues Festival in Bayport, Minn., and Charlie Patton’s War was on the June 2012 festival roster. Did I mention there is a festival named after Rick’s blog? In 2007, Chris Johnson, whom Matt Latcham of the U.K. band Mudlow called an “avaricious fan of this new wave of blues music,” decided to have a festival. He asked Rick to help pick the line-up for the first year, and for permission to use the Deep Blues moniker. Rick obliged on both accounts. There seems to be a real feeling of camaraderie among bands Rick and Chris support. “I think blues music is about where it’s coming from as opposed to a chord progression,” Frazer said. Rick uses this metaphor: “It’s the difference between going into a thrift store and an antique store. If you’re looking for something cool and go into an antique store that smells like potpourri, you may as well turn around and walk out. If it doesn’t stink, it’s probably not good! I want something with a little rust on it. Something that’s been used, not all polished.” You’ll find rusty gem after rusty gem of

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“Sad Days and Lonely Nights”

Junior Kimbrough and The Soul Blues Boys, 1998 This is the song that brought me into the blues fold. Until then I was lost. Thanks to Fat Possum Records, I landed in the hill country of North Mississippi, and its artists saved me with the power of sexy blues trance grooves born of stripped cotton-field houses lit by Mississippi’s midnight stars. The legendary Charlie Feathers said, “Junior Kimbrough is the beginning and end of all music.” No argument here.

“Whiskey”

Scott H. Biram, 2005 Scott H. Biram is a national treasure. A dirty old amalgamation of bluegrass, hardcore punk, metal and country music, both dark blue and straight. Biram is a feral, one-manband of ferocious skill, and respects the history of the music he plays. But that doesn’t stop him from kickin’ ass.

“Let My Baby Ride” R.L. Burnside, 1998

Burnside was the High Grand Poobah of North Mississippi hill country boogie. Armed with the power of his grandson Cedric on drums and his “adopted” white son Kenny Brown on slide guitar, Burnside became the © 2011 rascally, grandfatherly blues icon to hundreds of bands and bedroom players around the globe. Fat Possum Records also released two albums of modern re-imaginings of Burnside’s music, which drove blues purists out of their gourds.

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“I’m Insane”

T-Model Ford, 1997 If any man can be the living, still-breathing embodiment of the blues, it is this Greenville, Miss., man. The Tale Dragger. The Ladies Man. The Boss of The Blues. Just ask him. He’ll tell you, “T-Model Ford gonna remember you sorry f*ckers how it’s done.” He didn’t start playing guitar until he was 58. I know T-Model would agree that it ain’t braggin’ if you can do it.

“She-Wolf”

Jessie Mae Hemphill, 1981 The late Jessie Mae grew up playing snare and bass drum in her grandfather Sid’s fife and drum band (a very old and unique style that originated from old-time picnics around Senatobia, Miss.) She switched to guitar in the ’50s and, in 1979, she recorded her first album as a one-woman-band, titled “SheWolf,” a vibrant and entrancing moan.

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Rick Saunders, shown working as a security guard at Flagler College, is credited with “pulling the Deep Blues family of artists and fans together and keeping us connected,” documentary filmmaker Ron Thomas Smith said.

videos on Rick’s blog. Bob Log III in his crazy helmet mic, shaky VHS videos of R.L. Burnside or Robert “Wolfman” Belfour with T-Model Ford’s 9-year-old grandson Stud playing Johnny Lowebow’s drums. All of these artists, save Stud, are or have been on Fat Possum Records, which Rick and everyone else points to as the beginning of deep blues or “blues-infected” music. If you find yourself drawn to the music on Rick’s blog, you’ll make your way to most of the artists on Fat Possum’s roster. From time to time, Rick intentionally writes posts about artists who don’t even fit his loose parameters of what the blues are. “I know I’m pushing the envelope of what people consider the blues, but it’s my blues. You can have yours and I can have mine,” Rick said. “I’m interested in ideas and may even post about something I don’t fully believe in 100 percent, but I may kinda like what these guys are doing.” Someone less comfortable in his own skin would never push a stick into his own spokes on purpose, but here’s how he gets everyone to buy into his blues: He can write. It sneaks up on you when you’re reading his blog, because he’s reposting a lot of other people’s work, but over time, you recognize what’s his and it hits you like a Mudlow song. After meeting Rick on the Too Bad Jim Yahoo discussion group, Mudlow’s Latcham sent Rick some of their recordings. “It was great to hear someone describe our music so accurately,” Latcham said. He’s written liner notes for two Mudlow albums since, including their 2012 release, “Sawyer’s Hope.” I read the second one to my wife, and after a long stunned pause, she said, “That’s gorgeous.” His writing is like a good rant; it reads like it’s pouring out of him in real time. But he agonizes over every bit of it. That’s a hard thing to do in any field — to make hard work seem easy. It’s why people think great plumbers are ripping them off. Drozdowski was one of the first music writers on the national scene who was publishing articles in Boston and Denver in the early 2000s about the new breed of Fat Possum blues artists. He’s been published in Rolling

“Rick is a music blog pioneer who helped inspire a whole movement and turned a lot of people on to real American music. You have to give him a lot of credit for that. He’s your classic man with a mission.” Stone and Guitar Player, blogged for Gibson Guitars and recently wrote the book notes for Freddie King’s 2012 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He breaks Rick’s writing down the way only a professional music writer can. “Many people can’t write about what music sounds like. Rick, like Robert Palmer, is good at translating the aural into the emotional.” Not the “Simply Irresistible” Robert Palmer; the musicologist and clarinetist who wrote the book “Deep Blues,” which, along with its accompanying documentary, Rick Saunders cites as extremely influential. Palmer described a set by Otis Rush, performed in the late 1970s in a small bar on Chicago’s North Side: “That night at the Wise Fools, during one 40-minute set, Otis focused all his extraordinary talents. His grainy, gospelish singing carried the weight of so much passion and frustration, it sounded like the words were being torn from his throat, and his guitar playing hit heights I didn’t think any musician was capable of — notes bent and

twisted so delicately and immaculately, they seemed to form actual words, phrases that cascaded up the neck, hung suspended over the rhythm, and fell suddenly, bunching at the bottom in anguished paroxysms. “The performance, if you could call it that, was shattering and uplifting all at once, the way the blues is supposed to be. I had heard bluesmen play and sing with comparable intensity and technique, but Otis Rush had something else — an ear for the finest pitch shadings and the ability to execute them on the guitar, not as mere effects, but as meaningful components in a personal vocabulary, a musical language. He was playing Deep Blues.” This is the bar that Rick feels obliged to reach. One key to great music writers is that many are good musicians as well. Drozdowski and his band have gigged all over the U.S., including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Palmer played clarinet on “Silver and Gold” with Bono in 1985. Rick’s been a drummer since around age 6. He’s played in lots of bands, but hasn’t played regularly since having kids and working nights. He does, however, play the occasional gig or sits in when invited, like with Mudlow in St. Paul. “We asked him to join in on maracas and he eagerly accepted,” Latcham said. “As an accomplished drummer, we knew he wouldn’t let us down! It felt so right to share that with Rick, and it remains a highlight of our trip to the States for me.” Rick also played with Chris Cotton at the 2007 inaugural Deep Blues Festival. In the handful of videos of this set available online, Rick’s drumming speaks for itself. But Rick has written a lot about Cotton. In his June 2008 post “Chris Cotton: The Man Who W/S/Could be King or How You Can Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Chris Cotton,” he tears into the blues tastemakers, calling them “the clutch of dudes who care more about what gauge of strings their god Robert Johnson used on ‘Terraplane [Blues]’ than they do about being moved.” Ultimately, he puts the responsibility in the listeners’ ears: “Cotton would, should, could be king. His coronation is up to you.” This may be the biggest lesson of Rick’s blog: We should take back the responsibility of developing our own taste. Don’t filter it through someone else’s ideas to make sure it fits our personality or meshes appropriately with our existing playlists, politics or religious beliefs. Define our own blues. Ron Thomas Smith (aka CuzN Wildweed), who is finishing a documentary on Hasil Adkins called “My Blue Star,” summed up Rick and his blog: “His blog and other online posts have been heavily responsible for pulling the Deep Blues family of artists and fans together and keeping us connected. Rick is a tireless promoter of music and an insightful writer in the merging genres of Blues and Punk Rock. Rick is also an amazing musician himself, which is why he has such a deep love and understanding of music and what it takes to make it. He doesn’t just talk it. He walks it. Rick Saunders is the real thing! I love and respect the man and I’d whup anybody’s ass that said anything bad about him!”

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Reasons to leave the house this week SURFING RIP INTO A WHIP GROM BASH

If you’re of a certain age and aquatically disconnected, a Grom probably sounds like a fish. In the surfing world, it’s indicative of the youngest board enthusiasts (mini-groms are 8 and younger). The rising talent of Northeast Florida’s surfing community, including 9-year-old Aqua East Team Rider Kaleb Kirshenbaum (pictured), meet for the inaugural Rip into a Whip Grom Bash. 8 a.m. on Aug. 18 at Jax Beach Pier, 503 First St. N. Free to watch; contest entry fee is $30 for each division; $75 for Junior Men. Sign up at Aqua East Surf Shop, 696 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 246-2550.

COMEDY DOUG STANHOPE

The Big Stink Comedy Tour comes to town this month with a performance by comedian Doug Stanhope, known for his sharp-tongued humor and honesty so brutal it’d make Howard Stern cry. Stanhope’s appearance credits include Stern’s show, The Man Show, and BBC and Comedy Central programs. Stanhope promotes his new release, “Before Turning the Gun on Himself.” 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown. Tickets are $25. 353-6067. brownpapertickets.com

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MUSIC COMING THIS FALL CD RELEASE

It’s uncommon to find a band that invites all fan feedback, but Coming This Fall does just that on their MySpace and Facebook pages (… give us your insights on pictures, videos, new songs, old songs … anything!). This Northeast Florida alt pop/rock group celebrates its “Sinking Sensation” CD release with Prideless, A Call for Kylie and Lawless Hearts at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 246-2473. freebirdlive.com Photo Credit: Kendall Grace

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This juried exhibition showcases the work of 50 local artists selected from more than 700 entries (pictured: Kelly Crawford’s work). Jax Beach’s Split Tone perform their vibrant blend of reggae, hip hop, soul and rock. Hors d’oeuvres are courtesy of Espeto Brazilian Steak House, Pele’s Wood Fire, Simply Sara’s and Sweet Pea’s Pantry. A cash bar is available. The exhibit in Stein Gallery and opening night reception are sponsored by Haskell. 6 p.m. on Aug. 24 at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside. Tickets are $5; free for museum members. Available at cummer.org, the Cummer’s front desk and at Folio Weekly, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11.

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Technically, a 17th anniversary is somewhere in between crystal and china. But you don’t have to bring a gift to this two-day gathering of 13 well-known Christian rock bands (Disciple, Run Kid Run and Bleach, to name three) and several local groups. Acoustic singers and songwriters on the Café Stage and a live DJ in the alley are featured. The theater marks 17 years of offering uplifting, live entertainment for young people in a venue free of alcohol, drugs and second-hand smoke. 3 p.m. on Aug. 17, 11 a.m. on Aug. 18 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. $35 for two-day pass; daily prices vary. 388-3179. murrayhilltheatre.com

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Fans of the original trilogy are waiting to see if Jeremy Renner’s Aaron Cross can live up to the standards of Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne. Universal Pictures

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fter Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne series spawned three successful action movies, it was no surprise that there would be a fourth. However, “The Bourne Legacy” has the burden of moving on without Matt Damon in the lead and without director Paul Greengrass (“The Bourne Supremacy,” “The Bourne Ultimatum”). Though the movie shares the same title as the fourth book in the series (the first one by Eric Van Lustbader, who replaced Ludlum after he died), don’t look for any resemblance between book and movie beyond the name. Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker,” “The Avengers”) is no Matt Damon, to be sure, but he makes a believable Aaron Cross, also known as “No. 5,” another of the super-soldiers created in the program that spawned the runaway Bourne. “Legacy” gets going before the end of “The Bourne Ultimatum,” as government agents pick up the pieces of the carnage Bourne laid to the program, one not confined to the CIA but part of a larger government operation called Outcome. We see this through quick snippets of past movies and cameo appearances of previous “Bourne” co-stars Albert Finney, Joan Allen, David Strathairn and Scott Glenn. Edward Norton is the merciless Col. Eric Byer, who decides the program must be “burned to the ground,” disposing of the remaining six super-soldiers. Much like the original “Bourne” movie, our hero is at odds with a government that’s suddenly trying to kill him. The government chases Cross the same way it chased Bourne, with predictably deadly results for those tasked to hunt him down. Unlike in the previous films, we learn here that the soldiers were on a strict regimen of drugs needed to maintain their hyper-abilities. It’s not entirely clear why the drugs are so important now, because Jason Bourne seemed to manage quite well without them. However, they’re quite important to Aaron Cross — so important, he tracks down a researcher who worked with the soldiers, Rachel Weisz’ Dr. Marta Shearing. The movie parallels “The Bourne Identity” so closely at times that some scenes seem familiar. When Cross and Shearing take refuge in a cheap hotel, you almost expect them to cut and dye their hair, like Jason and his unwitting partner Marie did in the first movie.

Bourne vs. Cross BEST GROOMED

Jason Bourne. Never a hair out of place, no matter how many people are chasing him. Cross is frequently unshaven and disheveled.

BEST ALTERNATIVE WEAPON

Aaron Cross. OK, his compressed air nail gun isn’t original, but it is the most fun. Bourne gets a point for variety, using a pen, a magazine and a coffee-table book in three separate fights.

BEST FIGHT

Bourne. Every fight he has is way cooler than any of Cross’ battles.

BEST TRIP DOWNSTAIRS

Cross. Didn’t think going downstairs in a Mini Cooper could be topped? Cross takes his motorcycle down a handrail.

BEST ROOFTOP RESCUE

Bourne. His running leap from the roof through a window to rescue Nicky (Julia Stiles, “The Bourne Ultimatum”) from an assassin easily tops Cross dropping off the roof to rescue Dr. Shearing from two Manila cops. While “The Bourne Legacy” is entertaining, it pales compared to its three siblings. All three of Damon’s movies were action-packed, with each one successfully topping the previous one in terms of fights and dramatic chase sequences. Tony Gilroy (screenwriter of the earlier installments) competently directs the action in “Legacy,” but it doesn’t top its predecessors. And it isn’t until the very end that we’re treated to an extended slam-bang action sequence as Aaron and Marta are chased through the streets of Manila by the next generation of super-soldier, a sequence reminiscent of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator being chased by

Robert Patrick’s superior liquid metal model in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” “Legacy” would have benefited from an earlier arrival by LARX No. 3 (Louis Ozawa Changchien), who represents Aaron’s only real challenge. “The Bourne Legacy” is good enough to leave us wanting to see what adventures lie ahead for Aaron Cross in “Bourne V” — or should that be “Cross II”? Of course, Jason Bourne is still out there, and fans would be happy to see him return and push Cross to the sidelines.

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meet with renowned therapist Dr. Feld (Steve Carell) in Great Hope Springs. ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT **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. Those prehistoric pals are back – Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and Sid (John Leguizamo) – this time going through some heavy changes, as in icebergs and Continental shelf shifts. Co-starring the vocal talents of Queen Latifah, JLo, Peter Dinklage, Aziz Ansari, Joy Behar, Simon Pegg, Seann William Scott and Wanda Sykes, this animated series has about run its course.

Freestyle motocross champion Travis Pastrana brings his “don’t try this at home” stunts to theaters with “Nitro Circus: The Movie 3D.” Photo: Godfrey Entertainment

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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. The movie relaunches the Spidey character on a new story arc promising more twists and thrills with a new set of villains. Andrew Garfield is geeky, yet aggressive as Peter Parker, wearing his double identity with ease. Emma Stone plays Gwen Stacy, his strong, self-sufficient gal pal. Rhys Ifans is the villainous Dr. Curt Connors, a former associate of Peter’s dad and an expert in the field of cross-species genetic splicing. It’s a fun film; stick around for the credits to see a suggestion of where this new Spider-Man’s quest may take him. BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD **@@ Rated PG-13 • Sun-Ray Cinema Young wild-child Hushpuppy (Quvenzhané Wallis) is a girl who knows how to survive. She lives in the swamps of Louisiana with her sickly dad Wink (Dwight Henry), who abandons her for days at a time. The little girl strikes out from the Delta to find her mother, encountering new challenges along the way. THE BOURNE LEGACY **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. Reviewed in this issue. BRAVE ***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Set in enchanted ancient Scotland, the animated offering from the magical minds at PIXAR/Disney features the vocal talents of Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters, Craig Ferguson and Robbie Coltrane, giving life to a fairytale about red-headed heroine Princess Merida, on a quest to destroy an ancient curse. PIXAR redesigned its entire digital animation system to create “Brave,” and the

hard work pays off in a lush, fully immersive presentation enhancing the family-friendly, adventure-filled story. THE CAMPAIGN **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., San Marco Theatre Reviewed in this issue. THE DARK KNIGHT RISES ****

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 Theater The film has it all: great storytelling, well-edited action, solid performances, a rousing score and a thematic depth perfectly reflecting society’s concerns in 2012. Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) is a recluse and Batman is blamed for the death of former district attorney Harvey Dent. His butler Alfred (Michael Caine) still cares for him, but with Gotham City crime-free, Wayne feels he has no purpose. Enter Catwoman Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway) stealing pearls from Wayne Manor, and hulking madman Bane (Tom Hardy), hellbent on leveling the city. Co-starring Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS **@@ 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. Rising eighth-grader Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) is on summer break and he’s booored. So he resorts to his usual activities: fight with his brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick), lie to his parents (Steve Zahn, Rachel Harris) and hang with his best pal Rowley (Robert Capron). And have a near-fatal crush on Holly Hills (Peyton List), a crush so bad he’ll go to any lengths to impress her. Does he? HOPE SPRINGS ***@ 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. After decades of marriage, Kay (Meryl Streep) wants to spice up her relationship with Arnold (Tommie Lee Jones) in this dramedy that reunites Streep with director David Frankel (“The Devil Wears Prada”). Arnold takes some convincing, but the couple goes on a weeklong retreat to

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

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

THE INTOUCHABLES ***G Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Beach Blvd. Philippe (François Cluzet), a wealthy Parisian, becomes a paraplegic after a terrible injury. He needs constant care, so he hires Driss (Omar Sy), a poor man from the slums. The unlikely pair strike up a friendship of sorts, each altering the other’s life. Sounds heavy, but it’s a comedy with a touch of drama. In French with English subtitles. JULAYI ***G

Not Rated • Regal Beach Blvd. This Indian action-comedy from writer/director Trivikam Srinivas co-stars Allu Arjun, Ileana and Sonu Sood. In Telugu with English subtitles. MADEA’S WITNESS PROTECTION **@@

Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square Tyler Perry’s dramedy stars Eugene Levy as George Needleman, a nebbish Wall Streeter wrongfully accused of a Ponzi scheme. George and his family go into the federal witness protection program and sent down south to the home of fiery matriarch Madea (Perry), the harried Needlemans think they’d be better off behind bars — at least there, they wouldn’t be subjected to Madea’s controlling ways. Denise Richards and John Amos co-star. MAGIC MIKE

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Rated R • AMC Orange Park Director Steven Soderbergh’s new movie stars Channing Tatum as Mike, who leads a dual life of sorts, spending his days working as a handyman and his nights onstage as a male stripper. When he takes on new trainee Adam (Alex Pettyfer), Mike wonders if it’s time to leave stripclub Xquisite’s bump-and-grind world, especially after meeting his protégé’s sister, Paige (Cody Horn). Co-star Matthew McConaughey is already getting some serious hype for his, uh, “revealing” performance as former-stripper-turnedclub-owner Dallas. As well he should. MOONRISE KINGDOM

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Rated PG-13 • Cinemark Tinseltown Written and directed by Wes Anderson, this delightful little film is a love story about a 12-year-old boy and girl — both outcasts, both troubled, both loners, both very bright — and their efforts to be together, no matter what. Co-starring Bill Murray and Frances McDormand, Kara Hayward, Edward Norton, Jared Gilman, Bruce Willis and Jason Schwartzman. NITRO CIRCUS: THE MOVIE 3D

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Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Action sports nuts travel the globe performing astounding stunts, extreme beyond any circus you ever saw. And it’s in 3D! Co-stars Travis Pastrana, Jeremy Rawle, Aaron Fotheringham and Greg Powell. STEP UP REVOLUTION **@@

Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. The franchise continues with this street-dancing movie about incredibly talented young men and women who seem to naturally populate the streets of Miami. Everybody looks good, dances really well and eventually it ends well, even if the whole premise is highly unlikely. Just try some of these moves on Stockton Street, right? TED

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Rated R • Regal Beach Blvd. Woody Allen’s film has big names: Alec Baldwin, Penelope Cruz, and not so big names: Roberto Benigni, Alison Pill, Judy Davis, Carol Alt. Allen’s story is all over the place, strung together by his usual neuroses and elitism. If you like The Woodman, you’ll like this. Otherwise, hit the Travel Channel. TOTAL RECALL **G@

Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. This remake stars Colin Farrell as Doug, a discontented factory worker stuck in a rut. He learns of the Rekall program, where clients are implanted with false memories of a life they choose, one they might have had. Doug asks for the memory of a spy, but before the implant goes through, he’s attacked by security guards and must go on the run. He now believes he’s a brainwashed resistance fighter, and with the help of Melina (Jessica Biel), he strives to get to the bottom of who’s manipulating him and why. THE WATCH *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. Suburbanites in a small Ohio town form a neighborhood watch group to discover the murderer of a hapless Costco employee. The posse includes Evan (Ben Stiller), Bob (Vince Vaughan) and Franklin (Jonah Hill) and they’re about to get the surprise of their pedestrian lives: Murderous aliens aim to launch a planet-wide attack from their command center beneath the Costco warehouse.

OTHER FILMS

CAROUSEL The Summer Movie Classics series continues with the musical/romance, starring Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 19 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. This is the Rodgers & Hammerstein work that features “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Tickets are $7.50. 355-2787. RUNNING FENCE As part of the ReFocus: Art of the 1970s series, The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and Folio Weekly present this documentary at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 at the museum, 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 366-6911. A BEAUTIFUL MIND Movies at Main screens this dramatic rendering of real-life mathematical genius John Nash (Russell Crowe), who descends into madness and overcomes his demons — to a point – at 5:30 p.m. (note time change) on Aug. 23 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 630-1741.

LATITUDE 30 CINEGRILLE “Madagascar 3” and “Men in Black 3” are screened at CineGrille, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside. Call for showtimes. 365-5555.

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FREE WEEKEND NATURE MOVIES To prepare for International Coastal Clean-up Day on Sept. 15, the documentary about our dependence on plastic bags, “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” screens at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Aug. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra. 823-4500. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER “The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience” is screened along with “To The Arctic 3D,” “Legends of Flight 3D,” “Forces of Nature,” “The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D” with Kelly Awesome Slater and “Born To Be Wild 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

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GROSSE POINTE BLANK “You’re a handsome devil. What’s your name?” Martin Blank (John Cusack) goes to his 10-year high school reunion, with all the usual crap that goes on at those tedious events: old girlfriends reconnect, former best buddies seem tiresome, and ya gotta kill the guy breaking into your locker. Wait a sec … kill him? Martin is a professional assassin, sent to his hometown of Grosse Pointe, Mich., to kill a bad guy – ex-girlfriend Debi’s (Minnie Driver) dad. The 15th anniversary Blu-ray edition co-stars a delightfully cold-blooded Dan Aykroyd, with Hank Azaria, Alan Arkin (“This is me not listening!”), Joan Cusack and everybody’s best pal, Jeremy Piven. BERNIE Director Richard Linklater’s (“School of Rock,” “A Scanner Darkly”) peculiar little film is the true crime story about the 1996 death of 81-year-old East Texas millionaire Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine) and her murderer, former assistant Bernie Tiede (Jack Black), who’s also the town undertaker. Matthew McConaughey and Veronica Orosco also star in this dark comedy that stirred controversy for its humorous approach to a brutal crime that once rocked that small town of Carthage, Texas. BATTLESHIP This sci-fi thriller about the U.S. military waging war against alien invaders barely stays afl oat with special-effects-laden visuals and a storyline that leaks live a sieve. “Battleship” stars Taylor Kitsch (“John Carter”) as beach-bum-turned-de-facto Navy ship commander who leads the fray against the UFO baddies (think “Transformers,” only wetter) as Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgard (“True Blood”) and Brooklyn Decker are “all hands on deck” in a preposterous plot. THE DICTATOR British comedian and all-around media gadfly Sacha Baron Cohen tackles global politics in this comedy about a ruthless despot who gets his comeuppance. Since age six, Admiral General Aladeen (Cohen) has ruled the fictitious, oil-rich North African country, Republic of Wadiya, with an iron hand. While on a political visit to New York City, the stern leader is kidnapped and, through a madcap twist, winds up working as a lowly store clerk, plotting revenge. Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris and Horatio Sanz co-star. Look for a slew of familiar faces popping up in uncredited cameos.

“Plastic Shores,” a documentary on the dangerous effects of plastic debris on the marine ecosystem, screens on Aug. 18 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

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Meet the Candidates

The political comedy’s tone flip-flops, but Will Ferrell delivers his ridiculous best The Campaign **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.

n “The Campaign,” Zach Galifianakis’ political upstart Marty Huggins delivers his slogan on American politics, “It’s a mess,” again and again. The plot could be described the same way, but it’s a rollicking mess just the same. Not surprisingly, Will Ferrell carries the comedy all the way to its formulaic end. His Cam Brady is vying for re-election as a North Carolina Congressman on the tried-and-true platform of “America, Jesus, Freedom.” The film is just smart enough to remind us that votes are won based on how American your dogs look and that a mustache could imply ties to al Qaeda. In an age when HBO’s “The Newsroom” is wowing audiences with its energy and wit, “The Campaign” tries to be both politically smart and ridiculously crass. It’s a mix from director Jay Roach (“Meet the Parents,” “Game Change”) that doesn’t totally work, but there are enough big laughs to send moviegoers home happy. As political satire, it’s mostly derivative and not at all substantive. The film succeeds when it pushes the envelope of what a dumb Ferrell 2012comedy can be. A fight over who can kiss a baby first goes hilariously wrong, and the star of “The Artist” (the terrier, not the French actor) has a funny cameo. Then, the campaign gets quite personal, reminding viewers of the film’s opening quotation attributed to Ross Perot: “War has rules. Mud wrestling has rules. Politics has no rules.” Galifianakis tries to become a father figure to Ferrell’s son. And Ferrell responds by trying to seduce his rival’s wife, turning the tryst into a campaign commercial that borders on pornography. The political ads and debates deliver many of the biggest laughs. Not surprisingly, these comedians are

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A handshake isn’t just a handshake when these political rivals meet in “The Campaign.” Warner Bros. Pictures

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playing versions of their old characters again. Galifianakis brings earnest stupidity to the screen once more as candidate Marty Huggins, with shades of one of the actor’s standup comedy characters, his twin brother “Seth.” This weird shtick won’t poll as well with audiences as Ferrell’s smug incumbent, who could run on the same ticket with his George W. Bush impression. Galifianakis’ weirdness might be beginning to wear thin with some viewers. He was laugh-out-loud hilarious in “The Hangover,” inconsistent in “Due Date” and completely off the rails in the flop “Dinner for Schmucks.” Here, he’s at his best battling with Ferrell or around the dinner table getting his children to reveal any secrets before he enters the campaign fray. He’s at his worst in a repeated gag where he has trouble opening a door. Among the supporting cast, Karen Maruyama steals her scenes as Mrs. Yao, the Huggins family’s eccentric maid. Marty’s father (Brian Cox) tells us what a loser his son is, but he barely registers. Marty’s intimidating campaign guru Tim (Dylan McDermott) is given more to work with in the script than his rival’s manager Mitch (Jason Sudeikis). The film really loses momentum when focusing on the villains, the Motch brothers (John Lithgow and Dan Akroyd), who finance Marty’s run because they want to build a factory in North Carolina and run it like a Chinese sweatshop. They just need Congressional support. These brothers are obviously based on the real-life Koch brothers, wealthy donors who back Republican candidates with millions of dollars. But there’s nothing memorable about their characters, and this comedy is better off when we get away from their machinations and shift back to the campaign trail, particularly to Cam. The pandering, philandering politician will do anything for a vote, even telling one group that “Filipino Tilt-a-Whirl operators are the nation’s backbone.” David Johnson djohnson@folioweekly.com

Wet Nurse (twins Nina and Susana Chaplin, and Vanessa Brewster) brings their infectious garage pop sound to Nobby’s in St. Augustine on Aug. 18. Photo Credit: Hannah Bozenhardt

WET NURSE with GIRLS ON THE BEACH and THE DEWARS 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine Tickets are $5 547-2188

s there anything sexier than a self-assured woman kicking out some raw, fun-loving rock ’n’ roll jams? Multiply that by three and you’ve got Orlando band Wet Nurse, made up of Vanessa Brewster (drums) and twins Nina (guitar/vocals) and Susana Chaplin (bass/ vocals). Active since 2010, Wet Nurse has built a rollicking reputation for themselves across Florida by spreading their infectiously melodic message one sweaty, hyperkinetic show at a time. And lucky us, these three pop-punk prophets visit St. Augustine on Aug. 18 to celebrate the release of their debut full-length, “Daily Whatever.” Folio Weekly caught up with Brewster to talk about twin vocal magic, the band’s straight-shooting goals and its abiding love of St. Augustine.

Folio Weekly: How did Wet Nurse originally come together? Vanessa Brewster: The twins started writing songs, and a girl I played roller derby with worked with Nina and mentioned they needed a drummer. I stopped by to jam, we hit it off, and we played our first show less than a week later. F.W.: Is this everybody’s first band? V.B.: This is the first band for Susana and I, but we’ve both been musical in some capacity. Nina has an extensive history in bands like The Angst, Tall Simon & the Short Stories, and her other band, Tam Tam the Sandwichman & the Magical Sugar Cookies. F.W.: On Wet Nurse’s Facebook page, your genre is simply listed as “Fun.” Is that the main motivation?

V.B.: For sure! We play shows that we’d want to see as music fans and always have a grand old time. That’s why we’re coming back to Nobby’s to have our record release party. The owner Dave [Wernicke] and the kids that come out definitely know how to party!

that’s on Astro Girl’s parent label, Surfin’ Ki. She always talked about how amazing they were, so I sent them some of our demos and they were immediately down to make something happen. It was awesome to have that support and encouragement during recording and mastering.

F.W.: What influences go into Wet Nurse’s sound? V.B.: Your influences shape your songwriting and musical ideas, but everyone wants to create something fresh and original. We’re always inspired by new records people introduce us to, as well as classics like TacocaT, Mean Jeans and Dead Kennedys.

F.W.: Is the all-girl aspect of Wet Nurse the band’s defining draw? V.B.: It’s usually the promoters’ and venues’ first thought to bill us as all-girl, and we’re totally down with that — it helps get people out. But we generally like to let the music speak for itself.

F.W.: How well do Nina’s and Susana’s voices work together? V.B.: [You] just can’t beat those sibling harmonies, man. What’s cool is that their voices aren’t stuck to one register and don’t sound exactly alike. I don’t know what it is about twins, but it’s definitely an advantage.

F.W.: How much touring have you all done? V.B.: Our upcoming U.S. tour will be the first time we branch out of Florida. We did two weeks around [the state] last summer and play every weekend either around town or in various Florida cities. We all like to travel, so it works out.

F.W.: Does “Daily Whatever” represent the band’s first recorded material? If not, do you think it’s a big step forward? V.B.: We’ve got a cassette EP and a 7-inch vinyl split [already] under our belts. We recorded the new LP with Alastair St. Hill in Tampa at WMNF Studios, and in terms of sound quality, it’s definitely a major step forward. We tracked all the instruments live together in the main room and just overdubbed guitar solos and vocals. We worked out a lot of songs in the studio, as well, since the majority of them were not played live first, which was different for us. I think we worked the hardest we ever have to make it perfect and hope it shows.

F.W: You’ve played St. Augustine plenty in the past. V.B.: We always have a blast [there]! The crew is so tight-knit, and we love seeing friendly faces miles from home. We’re excited to share our record release with our other favorite set of twins, The Dewars, so everybody better come out on the 18th and mosh that place to the ground.

F.W.: The new album’s coming out on Italian label Astro Girl Records. How did that relationship happen? V.B.: Our friend Mandy was in a band

F.W.: Any grander ambitions beyond that? V.B.: We’ve grown the band organically so far and plan to continue on that path. Success is all relative — who knows where we might end up? Right now, we’re playing awesome shows, making music together, and we’ve got supportive friends and family. So I think we’re doing all right. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com AUGUST 14-20, 2012 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 23

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A Change in the Whetherman

Nicholas Williams’ sound evolves during shows with The Steady Melodies WHETHERMAN 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Dos Gatos, 123 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 354-0666 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17 at Café Karibo, 27 N. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 277-5269

ocal folk musician Nicholas Williams plays original tunes that are effervescent and easygoing, but the Ohio native, who moved to Jacksonville three years ago, has actually worked tirelessly to reach that point of apparent effortlessness. Self-recording and releasing four full-length albums under the name Whetherman, Williams even has another EP and full-length due out later this year. Performing solo, Williams channels the best of Neil Young, Nick Drake, Paul Simon and Jack Johnson, but he rocks a little harder from time to time with his backing band, The Steady Melodies, whose members are, for the most part, from UNF’s storied musical/jazz studies program. Whetherman has spread his artistic wonderment around the nation this year on a self-financed “Eyes and Ears” tour, and Folio Weekly caught up with Williams to talk about songwriting inspiration, the magic of live shows and the inspiration for his unusual musical moniker.

Folio Weekly: How did you end up in Jacksonville, Nicholas? Nicholas Williams: I had a stint in Chicago for a year but never found solid ground, and one of my best friends from Columbus, Ohio, had been here for a few years trying to get me to visit. After a series of events, I packed up my car and made the trip down. I intended to try it out for a few months and I ended up absolutely loving the beaches and the people. F.W.: How extensive was your previous musical history? N.W.: I’d been performing for seven years irregularly and recorded the first two Whetherman albums in Columbus and Chicago. After college, I was playing out a few times a month and serving tables to fund my musical ambitions. F.W.: What influences your songwriting? N.W.: A lot of direct observation. I never set out to write something; any time I try to force creative flow, the end product seems less genuine. These days, I write notes on my phone and end up messing with them when I find a chord structure that touches me. It’s all about capturing a certain emotion or circumstance. I’ve never recorded a cover song — never strayed from writing my own music. But, depending on set length, at live shows, I’ll mix in covers when appropriate. F.W.: Why the Whetherman name? What does it mean? N.W.: “Whetherman” comes from the popular children’s book “The Phantom Tollbooth.” The boy in the story grows tired of the ordinary world and stumbles onto this magic 26 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 14-20, 2012

tollbooth, which transports him to a world of wonder. One of the first people he meets is the “Whether Man,” who helps him gain perspective on his surroundings. One line that stands out is, “Whether or not you find your way, you’re bound to find some way.” There’s so many singer/songwriters attempting to do the same thing with much-less-common names, so I decided performing under Nicholas Williams would be difficult. I wanted a title that embodied what I’m about as a person. I’d love to help people change the way they look at things. F.W.: How do you feel your sound has evolved? N.W.: I think I’ve really started to hone in on the original folk sound of Whetherman, and playing with my backing band, The Steady Melodies, has really opened my eyes to the jazz, Latin, soul and world sounds that each member offers. The eclectic texture generated [among] us will continue to evolve as we play more shows together. No performance has been the same as the last, which I prefer. F.W.: You used Kickstarter to fund this “Eyes and Ears” tour. How did that work out for you? N.W.: Kickstarter is an amazing incentivebased program, and with the rise of so many independent musicians, it’s shaving some of the financial separation between the work and the listener. Everybody wins, which is a beautiful thing. I didn’t know what to expect when I had 45 days to raise $4,000 — if your goal isn’t met, no funds are exchanged. But most people who were a part of it know the struggles I’ve gone through in my career. This gave them a chance to help validate that. F.W.: This has also been your most extensive tour yet, correct? N.W.: By far. It’s been a year since I quit serving tables and took to music full time, and I’ve learned a lot about what’s really important to me. I’ve taken the good with the bad and seen more of the musician and person I hope to mold into as I continue this process. There’s a high you get as a performer when everything is in its right place — the magic of a live show allows so much growth and enjoyment. There aren’t many things better than bridging that gap between your music and a roomful of people. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

Nicholas Williams pulled the Whetherman name from the children’s book “The Phantom Tollbooth.”

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CONCERTS THIS WEEK ANTIQUE ANIMALS, THE EASTERN SEA and ROADKILL GHOST CHOIR The seven members of Antique Animals have serious skills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; listed among who plays what are a pandeiro (a Brazilian hand drum), upright bass, mandolin, trumpet and a melodica, a kind of piano/harmonica instrument. The roots/Americana/ indie semi-local band hits the stage in support of their new self-titled EP at 9 p.m. on Aug. 14 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686. THE BIG TICKET BATTLE 2012: P.U.B., NAMELESS GUARDIAN, DOWN THEORY, VELGATO These local modern rock/alt rock bands are on at 7 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 398-7496. DJ ROY LUIS The DJ spins house: soulful, gospel, deep, acid, hip, Latin, tribal, Afrobeat and tech/electronic, as well as disco and rarities from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. on Aug. 15 and every Wed. at Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown, 315 E. Bay St., Jacksonville. 355-5099. JIMMY PARRISH & THE OCEAN WAVES Music by the Sea Summer Concerts presents this local islandcentric band at 7 p.m. on Aug. 15 at St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. The family-friendly event is held every Wed. through Sept. 26 and features food from a different local eatery each week. Bring coolers, blankets and beach chairs. 347-8807. BAD VEINS, STAGNANT POOLS, MILO The quirky, intelligent band Bad Veins (Benjamin Davis and Sebastian Schultz) tours in support of their new CD, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mess Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Made,â&#x20AC;? appearing at 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 398-7496.

RED BEARD & STINKY E The name isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t particularly inviting â&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some guys from Chroma, though, so you know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not exactly unattractive. The local musicians appear at 9 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Poeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637. THE BOWLUS/RICCI QUINTET The jazz musicians appear at 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 at European Street CafĂŠâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10; $7 for students. 399-1740. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Rob Ellis Peck & Friends perform at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 under the oaks of the Plaza de la ConstituciĂłn, between Cathedral Place and King St., St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept 3. Bring lounge chairs. Alcohol is prohibited. Staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza SUNSET CIRCUS The Jax-based Southern rockers play at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Wild Wing CafĂŠ, 4555 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville. 998-9464. COMING THIS FALL CD Release Party with PRIDELESS, A CALL FOR KYLIE and LAWLESS HEARTS The band celebrates the release of its new CD, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sinking Sensation,â&#x20AC;? at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8. 246-4273. Murray Hill Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17th Anniversary Party: DISCIPLE, BLEACH, A PLEA FOR PURGING, SENT BY RAVENS, HOUSE OF HEROES, NINE LASHES, MY EPIC, RUN KID RUN, THE WEDDING, AS HELL RETREATS, ONWARD TO OLYMPUS, TO SPEAK OF WOLVES and BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE The celebration starts at 3 p.m. on Aug. 17 and at 11 a.m. on Aug. 18 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville. Acoustic singer/songwriters, a DJ and food are also featured. Tickets are $16 in advance, $20 day of on Aug. 17; $18 in advance, $22 day of on Aug. 18; a two-day ticket is $35. 388-7807. AINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T TOO PROUD 2 BEG Of all the Temptationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lyrics, this popular local covers-andoriginals group picked these for their band name. Good thing, too; What Sent Papa to an Early Grave doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the same

WHETHERMAN, MISS IZZY COX and ARVID SMITH These three local musicians appear at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., downtown. 353-6067.

cachet. The versatile musicians appear from 7-11 p.m. on Aug. 17 at San Sebastian Wineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cellar Upstairs, 157 King St., St. Augustine. 826-1594.

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PERMISSION Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if these guys give permission or need permission â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but they perform at 7 p.m. on Aug. 17 in the Courtyard at 200 First Street, Neptune Beach. 241-1026.

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GARRETT HARBISON CD Release Show with MEREDITH RAE, LOOP SOUP and ALEXIS RHODE Garrett Harbison celebrates the release of his acoustic CD â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avenue of Progressâ&#x20AC;? at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $5. 398-7496. BIG ENGINE The popular local cover band hits the stage at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17 and 18 at Cliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Jacksonville. 645-5162. FLANNEL CHURCH Drummer Duane Trucks delivers a sermon of funky Nawlins R&B music at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010. SUNBEARS!, FOR THE FUTURE, CHRISTINA WAGNER and ALEXANDER & THE GRAPES The Sunbears! tours in support of their new vinyl release, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Will Live For Ever,â&#x20AC;? at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., downtown. 353-6067. CRABGRASS Playing Americana/rock/bluegrass/roots with a Celtic accent, Crabgrass appears at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 and 18 at A1A Ale Works, 1 King St., St. Augustine. 829-2977. WHETHERMAN The hardest-working folkie/indie musician in the vicinity plays his last local gig, before heading out on tour to parts unknown, at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at CafĂŠ Karibo, 27 N. Third St., Fernandina Beach. 277-5269.

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DARRYL WISE & THE MYSTIC BEETS Not sure what’s so mysterious about deep purple vegetables, but Darryl Wise plays with them at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Mill Top Tavern & Listening Room, 19 1/2 St. George St., St. Augustine. 829-2329.

ADEMA, IN WHISPERS, AMERICAN NOTHING, BECOMING MACHINE and GREENBEAUX Metal grinders and hard rockers are on at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 at the Brewster’s Megaplex new Pit, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. 223-9850.

LARRY MANGUM’S SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE: CHARLIE GROTH and WIND ON THE WATER Larry lines ’em up for a night of original music at 8 p.m. on Aug. 18 at European Street Café’s Listening Room, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 399-1740.

RICHARD KAMERMAN, DAVID KIRBY, TRAVIS JOHNSON Electronic percussionist Kamerman appears at 8 p.m. on Aug. 18 at +SoLo, 107 E. Bay St., Jacksonville. sologallery.org

STEVE VAI The guitar virtuoso appears at 8 p.m. on Aug. 18 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $30-$50. 355-2787. floridatheatre.com SUMMER OF FUNK: FUSEBOX FUNK, SWEET LU The monthly concert series continues with locals Fusebox Funk and Sweet Lu at 10 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Raffles and prizes are featured; 21 and older only. Tickets are $10. 247-6636. CRASH THE SATELLITES, RICE and ROBIN RUTENBERG The local rock band’s just put out a new self-titled CD; check out the songs at 8 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $5. 398-7496. CANARY IN THE COALMINE The local Americana musicians appear at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Poe’s Tavern, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637. GHOST WITCH, BLOWFLY, WHAT ABOUT ME and POWERBALL These area bands celebrate the record/skateboard store Young, Loud & Snotty’s anniversary from noon-2 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach. Admission is $7. 246-4293. WET NURSE This Orlando-based garage pop band appears at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $4. 825-4959.

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BADMAN! This band performs at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010. SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES (AC/DC Tribute) Their Facebook page makes it clear that this is a tribute to AC/DC’s Bon Scott era. Got it. The band plays at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18 at The Mayport Tavern, 2775 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach. 270-0801. THE TOM & JERRY SHOW This fun twosome plays from 9-11:59 p.m. (Really? One minute before midnight? Must be a union thing.) on Aug. 18 at Taps Bar & Grill, 2220 C.R. 210 W., St. Augustine. 819-1554. REBELUTION, THE EXPENDABLES and PASSAFIRE This grassroots, independent and tour-drive musical group appears at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 in advance; $28 day of show. 209-0367. staugamphitheatre.com SCHOOL BOY HUMOR, ERYN WOODS, VOTED MOST RANDOM and A WAY WITHOUT Little Rock’s School Boy Humor is fronted by brothers Anthony (who claims to have twice competed in the Junior Olympics) and Phil (who looks like Robin Zander’s son) Evans — actually two-thirds of fraternal triplets — playing their “Hoes Before Bros” tour. Refreshing. The boys play at 7 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 398-7496. INDIGO BLUE The sophisticated jazz musicians perform fusion jazz/rock/blues from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 21 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595.

Sunbears! duo Jared Bowser and Jonathan Berlin (pictured) perform at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., downtown, along with For the Future, Christina Wagner and Alexander & The Grapes. 353-6067.

UPCOMING CONCERTS HOPSIN, DIZZY WRIGHT, SWIZZ and JARREN BENTON Aug. 22, Brewster’s Pit FEAR FACTORY, NEW DAY and HAIR OF THE BEAST Aug. 22, Freebird Live FLO RIDA Aug. 23, Veterans Memorial Arena CANARY IN THE COALMINE Aug. 23, Poe’s Tavern THE GRASCALS Aug. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DEAD PREZ Aug. 24, 1904 Bar SKINNY VELVET Aug. 24, Mojo Kitchen THIRTEEN 22 and GET OUT DRIVER Aug. 24, Freebird Live PROFESSOR WHISKEY’S SAVE THE UNIVERSE BENEFIT SHOW Aug. 24, The Phoenix Taproom FANG ISLAND and ADEBISI SHANK Aug. 24, Jack Rabbits TROPIC THUNDER Aug. 24, Dog Star Tavern NONPOINT, EYE EMPIRE and SURRENDER THE FALL Aug. 24, Brewster’s Roc Bar CASEY JAMES Aug. 25, Mavericks GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE CD Release Party Aug. 25, Mojo Kitchen TAMMERLIN Aug. 25, European Street Café Southside TIGHT GENES Aug. 25, Nobby’s CLEAN WATER MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BLACK SUN RISING, GHOST LIGHT ROAD and EDENFIELD Aug. 25, Jack Rabbits THE MOSIER BROTHERS Aug. 25, Dog Star Tavern THE FRESH BEAT BAND Aug. 25, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BONZ (Stuck Mojo) Aug. 25, Brewster’s Pit YANKEE SLICKERS Aug. 25, Fionn MacCool’s Jax Landing TROPIC THUNDER Aug. 25, Landshark Café KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD Aug. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall NAVY BAND SOUTHEAST’S FAIRWINDS WOODWIND QUINTET Aug. 28, Clay County Library, Fleming Island AIN’T 2 PROUD 2 BEG Aug. 29, Pier Park St. Augustine Beach WHO RESCUED WHO Aug. 30, Lynch’s Irish Pub SUBLIME WITH ROME, CYPRESS HILL, PEPPER and THE MANIC LOW Aug. 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PARMALEE & FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE Aug. 30, Whisky River DAVID DONDERO and SCREAMIN’ EAGLE Aug. 30, Nobby’s EASTER ISLAND Aug. 30, Burro Bar WHO RESCUED WHO Aug. 31, Taps Bar & Grill BAD CAT Aug. 31, Cliff’s Bar & Grill AGAINST ME! Aug. 31, Cafe Eleven JON WALKER, MARK ROSE, LUCAS CARPENTER and SAMUEL SANDERS Aug. 31, Jack Rabbits COWBOYS & INDIANS FROM THE FUTURE Aug. 31, Poe’s Tavern LONESOME BERT & THE SKINNY LIZARDS Aug. 31, A1A Ale Works GREENHOUSE LOUNGE, THE HEAVY PETS and THE FUZZ Sept. 1, Freebird Live TURNCOAT COLLECTIVE Sept. 1, + SoLo OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY Sept. 1, Mayport Tavern kLoB Sept. 1, Dog Star Tavern ANDY D and SINGLE WHITE HERPES & THE AIDS Sept. 2, Jack Rabbits

IN THIS MOMENT, ALLELE and PRIMITIVE HARD DRIVE Sept. 6, Freebird Live BLACK JOE LEWIS & THE HONEYBEARS, DIKES OF HOLLAND and CHRIS THOMAS & THE GET DOWN Sept. 6, Jack Rabbits TRAIN, MAT KEARNEY and ANDY GRAMMER Sept. 6, St. Augustine Amphitheatre REMEDY DRIVE, OCTOBER GLORY and PATRICK & BRITTANY Sept. 7, Murray Hill Theatre TASTE BUDS CD Release Party with 20 WEIGHT Sept. 7, Jack Rabbits CORBITT BROTHERS, BONNIE BLUE and JACKSONVEGAS Sept. 7, Freebird Live BASS IN THE CITY Sept. 8, 1904 BAR CHEAP TIME and SEXCAPADES Sept. 8, Nobby’s CHRISTOPHER BELL and GARRETT Sept. 8, Burro Bar BLUER THAN BLACK (Alice in Chains Tribute) Sept. 8, Freebird Live BUILT TO SPILL, HELVETIA and SISTER CRAYON Sept. 9, Jack Rabbits CITIZEN COPE Sept. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CHRIS ISAAK Sept. 13, The Florida Theatre BRANTLEY GILBERT and BIG SMO Sept. 13, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THERE FOR TOMORROW, SET IT OFF, DIVIDED BY FRIDAY, COMING THIS FALL and NOBODY ON LAND Sept. 15, Murray Hill Theatre ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Sept. 15, Freebird Live STRUNG OUT, THE SWELLERS and SUCH GOLD Sept. 16, Freebird Live GUTTERMOUTH, THE NEW THREAT and SHATTERMAT Sept. 17, Jack Rabbits DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS Sept. 18, Culhane’s Irish Pub SUPERSUCKERS and DARKHORSE SALOON Sept. 18, Jack Rabbits BIG TICKET BATTLE 20212: SONS NOT BEGGARS Sept. 19, Jack Rabbits BARD and MUSTACHE Sept. 19, Burro bar SLUMAMERICAN TOUR: YELAWOLF, RITTZ, TROUBLE ANDREW and DJ VAJRA Sept. 20, Freebird Live IAN ANDERSON Sept. 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre NAMELESS GUARDIAN CD Release Party with OSCAR MIKE and ASHLEIGH DAVIS Sept. 21, Jack Rabbits DARRYL WORLEY, DAVID LEE MURPHY and BO BICE Sept. 22, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts BLONDIE and DEVO Sept. 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre OFF!: KEITH MORRIS (Circle Jerks), DIMITRI COATS (Burning Brides), STEVEN MCDONALD (Redd Kross) and MARIO RUBALCABA (Rocket from the Crypt), NEGATIVE APPROACH and DOUBLE NEGATIVE Sept. 23, Freebird Live BEN SOLLEE Sept. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ADAM ANT Sept. 25, Freebird Live WEAVING THE FATE Sept. 25, Jack Rabbits COLT FORD Sept. 26, Whisky River THE GREEN, STICK FIGURE and TASTE BUDS Sept. 26, Freebird Live BRAD PAISLEY, THE BAND PERRY and SCOTTY McCREERY Sept. 27, Veterans Memorial Arena

AER, YONAS and DAVID DALLAS Sept. 27, Jack Rabbits KEIKO MATSUI Sept. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ZACH DEPUTY Sept. 28, Freebird Live JOE COCKER and DAVE MASON Sept. 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre NEAL MORSE and MIKE PORTNOY Oct. 3, Murray Hill Theatre EOTO Oct. 6, Freebird Live RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS, COBRA SKULLS Oct. 7, Jack Rabbits TRAMPLED BY TURTLES, HONEYHONEY Oct. 8, Freebird Live LANGHORNE SLIM Oct. 11, Underbelly HOLLOW LEG, SHROUD EATER, HOLLY HUNT, PORTER and NISROCH Oct. 12, Burro Bar DEAN DEMERRIT JAZZ TRIBE Oct. 12, Dog Star Tavern FLOBOTS and ASTRONAUTALIS Oct. 13, Jack Rabbits GIN BLOSSOMS Oct. 17, Whisky River THE TOASTERS and HOLIDAZED Oct. 18, Jack Rabbits THE WOBBLY TOMS Oct. 19, Flyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tie Irish Pub MONO Oct. 19, Jack Rabbits CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: ABBEY ROAD Oct. 20, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts DEVILDRIVER, CANCER BATS and KILO KAHN Oct. 21, Burro Bar BRONCHO Oct. 22, Burro Bar ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO Oct. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PENNYWISE Oct. 24, Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Edge ARTURO SANDOVAL Oct. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE FRITZ Oct. 26 & 27, Dog Star Tavern WHY? Oct. 26, Jack Rabbits BLUES TRAVELER Oct. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DAMIEN JURADO and RICKOLUS Oct. 29, Jack Rabbits HEART, SHAWN COLVIN Nov. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre KINGS OF HELL Nov. 2, Flyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tie Irish Pub JEALOUSY MOUNTAIN DUO Nov. 5, Burro Bar DR. DOG and COTTON JONES Nov. 7, Freebird Live ALL TIME LOW, THE SUMMER SET, THE DOWNTOWN FICTION and HIT THE LIGHTS Nov. 9, Freebird Live STEVE FORBERT and CARRIE RODRIGUEZ Nov. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall NEEDTOBREATHE Nov. 10, The Florida Theatre BUDDY GUY, JONNY LANG Nov. 10, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PETRA (CLASSIC LINEUP) and OCTOBER GLORY Nov. 10, Murray Hill Theatre

DR. DOG Nov. 11, Freebird Live DONAVON FRANKENREITER Nov. 14, Freebird Live ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL Nov. 16, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts EDDIE VEDDER Nov. 24 & 25, T-U Center MEN WITHOUT HATS Nov. 24, Jack Rabbits PAPADASIO, GREENHOUSE LOUNGE Dec. 8, Freebird Live TYRONE WELLS Dec. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall FLANNEL CHURCH Dec. 28, Burro Bar

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CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Whetherman at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17. Live music in the courtyard at 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., at 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Flannel Church at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17. Badman! at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18. DJs J.G. World & Jim spin actual vinyl at 8 p.m. every Tue. for Working Class Stiffs GENNAROâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend MERMAID BAR, Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., 491-3322 Local bands for open mic from 7:30-11 p.m. every Thur. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;KANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll at 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band at 8:30 p.m. every Thur., Fri. & Sat. THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 BSP Unplugged every Tue. & Sun. Wes Cobb every Wed. DJ Heavy Hess, Hupp & Rob every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Miguel Alvarez in Sheffieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every Fri. DJ Heavy Hess every Sat. Cason every Mon. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross from 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Live music every night THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Ernie & Debi

Evans at 6 p.m. on Aug. 16. Live music Tue.-Sun. DJ Roc at 5 p.m. every Wed.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

AJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR & GRILLE, 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060 DJ Sheryl every Thur., Fri. & Sat. DJ Mike every Tue. & Wed. Karaoke every Thur. BREWSTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 Adema, In Whispers, American Nothing, Becoming Machine and Greenbeaux at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 MVPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. STARBUCKS, 9301 Atlantic Blvd., 724-4554 Open mic with Starbucks Trio from 8-11 p.m. every other Fri. TONINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRATTORIA, 7001 Merrill Rd., 743-3848 Alaina Colding every Thur. W. Harvey Williams every Fri. Signature String Quartet every Sat. VIP LOUNGE, 7707 Arlington Expressway, 619-8198 Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Wed. & Fri. Reggae every Thur. A DJ spins Old School every Sat. A DJ spins every Sun.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Duet every Wed. Bush Doctors every first Fri. & Sat. Live jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJs SuZiRok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke with Dave Thrash every Wed. DJ 151 spins hip hop, R&B, old-school every Thur. DJ Catharsis spins lounge beats every first & fourth Sat. Patrick Evan & CoAlition Industry every Sun. TOM & BETTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Sat.

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BAYMEADOWS

THE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins house every Fri. DJs Adrian Sky, Alberto Diaz & Chris Zachrich spin dance every Tue. DJ Michael Stumbaugh spins every Sat. GATOR’S DOCKSIDE, 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500 Comfort Zone Band at 9 p.m. every Fri. MY PLACE BAR-N-GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.

BEACHES

(All clubs & venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Permission Band from 7-10 p.m. on Aug. 17 BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings island music every Fri.-Sun. BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Tony Novelly from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 15. Kurt Lanham at 6 p.m. on Aug. 16. Parker Urban at 6 p.m. on Aug. 17. David Pooler at 6 p.m. on Aug. 18. Kurt Lanham at noon, Rick Arcusa Trio at 4:45 p.m. on Aug. 19 BLUE BAR, 333 N. First St., 595-5355 Live music nightly BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every Thur. Charlie Walker every Sun. CRAB CAKE FACTORY, 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza, 247-9880 Live jazz with Pierre & Co. every Wed. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Back From the Brink at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17. Johnston Duo at 6:30 p.m., Karaoke at 10 p.m. on Aug. 18. Michael Funge at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19. Indigo Blue Jazz Band from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 21 DICK’S WINGS, 311 N. Third St., Ste. 107, 853-5004 Big Jeff at 8 p.m. every Thur. Live music at 9 p.m. every Sat. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music every Thur. FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB, 410 N. Third St., 242-9499 Live music every Tue.-Sat.

FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Ghost Witch, Blowfly, What About Me and Powerball from noon-2 p.m. on Aug. 18. Spade McQuade & the Allstars at 9 p.m. on Aug. 24 & 25. Songwriters Nite every Tues. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Charlie Walker every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Coming This Fall CD release party with Prideless, A Call For Kylie and Lawless Hearts at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Billy Buchanan on Aug. 15. Randy Jagers on Aug. 16. John Austill on Aug. 17. Evan Paluszynski on Aug. 18. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Live music at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Uncommon Legends at 10 p.m. on Aug. 17 & 18. Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Uncommon Legends every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Wits End every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Shot Down in Flames (AC/DC Tribute) at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18. DJ D Amazn1 spins every Wed., Thur., Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Burnin Smurnin on Aug. 15. Be Easy on Aug. 16. Wes Cobb on Aug. 17. Brown Bag Special on Aug. 18. Ryan Crary on Aug. 19. Live music every Wed.-Sun. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger at 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Fusebox Funk and Sweet Lu at 10 p.m. on Aug. 18 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb at 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams spins dance & for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar spins dance music at 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Billy Bowers from 6-10 p.m. on Aug. 14. Reggae on the deck every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sun. Live music every third Wed. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music every Thur.-Sat. THE PIER CANTINA & SANDBAR, 445 Eighth Ave. N., 246-6454 Darren Corlew and Johnny Flood at 7 p.m. every Thur. DJ Infader every Fri. Nate Holley every Sat. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Red Beard & Stinky E on Aug. 16. Be Easy on Aug. 17. Canary in the Coalmine on Aug. 18 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Billy Bowers at 7 p.m. on Aug. 15. Rough Mix on Aug. 16 & 19. Boogie Freaks at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17 & 18. Live music every Wed.-Sun. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Live music every Tue.-Sun. TIDES TIKI BEACH BAR, Hampton Inn, 1515 First St. N., 241-2311 Live music every Thur. & Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

Afrobeat and tech/electronic, disco and rarities from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. on Aug. 15 and every Wed. DJ Vinn spins top 40 for ladies nite every Thur. Ritmo y Sabor every Fiesta Fri. BayStreet mega party with DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. DJs Bryan & Q45 spin every Fri. Country party every Sat. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night from 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. DJ SwitchGear every Thur. Karaoke every Fri. THE PEARL, 1101 N. Main St., 791-4499 DJs Tom P. & Ian S. spin ’80s & indie dance every Fri. DJ Ricky spins indie rock, hip hop & electro every Sat. +SoLo, 107 E. Bay St., sologallery.org Richard Kamerman, David Kirby and Travis Johnson at 8 p.m. on Aug. 18 UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Whetherman, Miss Izzy Cox and Arvid Smith at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16. SunBears!, For The Future, Christina Wagner and Alexander & the Grapes on Aug. 17. Old Time Jam and Ricky Stein on Aug. 21 ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Megan Dimond on Aug. 17. Rebecca Day on Aug. 18. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins for ladies’ nite every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 406 Old Hard Rd., Ste. 106, 213-7779 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Karaoke on Aug. 15. DJ BG on Aug. 16. The Ride at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 & 18. 418 Band at 5 p.m. on Aug. 19. Deck music at 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

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 Billy Bowers at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Sat. and Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Band on the Run on Aug. 15. Big Engine on Aug. 17 & 18. Karaoke every Thur. & Sun. Live music every Tue. & Wed. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Live music every Fri. YOUR PLACE BAR & GRILL, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., 221-9994 Live music every weekend

JULINGTON CREEK, NW ST. JOHNS

SHANNON’S IRISH PUB, 111 Bartram Oaks Walk, 2309670 Swerved at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

MANDARIN

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with Diamond Dave from 7:30-11 p.m. every Wed. Live music from 7-11 p.m. every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Jazz from 7-9 pm., Karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat. RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing, 262-4030 Open mic night with Randy Jagers from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Wed. Karaoke at 7 p.m. every Sun. SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri. SUNBURST STUDIOS, 12641 San Jose Blvd., 485-0946 Open mic with My Friendz Band at 8:30 p.m. every Mon. Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. DJ Tom Turner every Tue.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

BLACK HORSE WINERY, 420 Kingsley Ave., 644-8480 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., and from 2-6 p.m. every Sun. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. CRACKERS LOUNGE, 1282 Blanding Blvd., 272-4620 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PARK AVENUE BILLIARDS, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Random Act from 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Mon. Bike Nite THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Live music every Thur.-Sat. DJ Jason spins every Tue. DJ Israel spins every Wed.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Michael David Angleton on Aug. 15. Bridget Kelly and Tim Fik at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. Local talent every Wed. Karaoke every Thur. Country music showcase every Fri. Blues jam every Sun.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Bryan Ripper on Aug. 15. Jimmy Solari on Aug. 16. Evan Paluszynski on Aug. 17. Shaffer Jazz on Aug. 18. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 Billy Bowers at 7 p.m. on Aug. 17. The Monster Fool at 6 p.m. on Aug. 18. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. The Monster Fool from 6-10 p.m. every Sat. Tony Novelly from 6-10 p.m. every Mon. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 SoundStage on the upper deck every Sun. Live music every Thur.-Sun.

DOWNTOWN

1904 BAR, 19 Ocean St., 356-0213 The Garage on Aug. 25. Open mic every Mon. BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD, The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 175, 301-1014 Live music from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 18 BURRO BAR, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 Antique Animals, The Eastern Sea and Roadkill Ghost Choir at 9 p.m. on Aug. 14. Worn Out, Fingers Crossed and Collisions at 8 p.m. on Aug. 16. Black Sun Rising, Hank El Diablo and Go Away Ghost at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17. DJ Tin Man spins reggae & dub every Tue. DJ SuZi-Rok spins every Thur. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun. CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Jazz at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m. every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri. DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Live music every weekend DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 Whetherman at 9 p.m. on Aug. 14. DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones every Wed. DJ Scandalous every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Braxton Adamson from 5-8 p.m., Cracker Jacks from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Aug. 17. Gootch from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Aug. 18. Live music every Fri. & Sat. THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 River City Bluez Band for Friday Night Live! from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. on Aug. 17. End of Summer Bash with 75 performers from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Lisa & the MadHatters from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. on Aug. 18 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis spins house: soulful, gospel, deep, acid, hip, Latin, tribal,

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Drummer Duane Trucks, Kevin Scott and Gregory “Wolf” Hodges bring their funky New Orleans R&B to Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17. 277-8010. Photo credit: Brian Stollery

Aug. 18. Open mic every Sun. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music at 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music from 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur. and 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Sunset Circus at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Wed.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

School Boy Humor brothers Phil and Anthony Evans, twothirds of fraternal triplets, bring their “Hoes Before Bros” tour to Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, at 7 p.m. on Aug. 20. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 398-7496. URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker every Wed.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

FLA RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, 243 S. Edgewood Ave. DJ DreOne spins every Wed. for open mic nite HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron at 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie at every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic at 8 p.m. every Wed. KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. METRO/RAINBOW ROOM PIANO BAR, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob spins from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith spins at 10 p.m. every Platinum Fri. DJ Michael Murphy spins at 10 p.m. every Spectacular Sat. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Disciple, Bleach, A Plea For Purging, Sent By Ravens, House Of Heroes, Nine Lashes, My Epic, Run Kid Run, The Wedding, As Hell Retreats, Onward to Olympas, To Speak of Wolves, Becoming the Archetype and more for the 17th anniversary party on Aug. 17 & 18 YESTERDAYS SOCIAL CLUB, 3638 Park St., 387-0502 Open mic for ladies nite at 8 p.m. every Thur. Rotating DJs spin for Pro Bono electronic music party from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sun.

ST. AUGUSTINE, ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Billy Bowers on Aug. 16. Crabgrass on Aug. 17 & 18 AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Fermin Spanish guitar from 6-8 p.m. every Thur. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Open mic with Smokin’ Joe on Aug. 14. St. Augustine Songwriters Guild on Aug. 15. Rusty Bluegrass at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 17. Folkin’ Up the ’80s at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. Colton McKenna at 2 p.m. on Aug. 19 BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, 48 Spanish St., 547-2023 Live music Fri. & Sat. THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ain’t Too Proud To Beg at 7 p.m. on Aug. 17 & 18. Kenny & Tony at 2 p.m. on Aug. 18. Vinny Jacobs at 2 p.m. on Aug. 19 CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. FLORIDA CRACKER CAFE, 81 St. George St., 829-0397 Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. Ty Cowell at 5:30 p.m. every Sun. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Live music every Fri. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery at 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam nite with house band at 8 p.m. every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike

every last Sun. of the month MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler from noon-4 p.m. every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth at 11 a.m. every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Don Oja-Dunaway at 1 p.m., Darryl Wise & the Mystic Beets at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17. Two-Thirds Band at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18. Katherine Archer at 1 p.m. on Aug. 19. David Dowling at 1 p.m., John Dickie at 5:30, Vinny Jacobs at 9 p.m. every Tue. Don Oja-Dunaway at 1 p.m., Aaron Esposito at 5:30, Todd & Molly Jones at 9 p.m. every Wed. Don OjaDunaway at 1 p.m., David Dowling at 5:30, Colton McKenna at 9 p.m. every Thur. Don Oja-Dunaway at 1 p.m., Katherine Archer at 5:30, Aaron Esposito at 9 p.m. every Mon. NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Wet Nurse at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18 SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lil Blaze & DJ Alex are in for Karaoke every Mon. SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE, 21 Hypolita St., 819-5637 Live music every Fri.-Sun. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., 819-1554 Chillula from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. on Aug. 17. The Tom & Jerry Show from 9-11:59 p.m. on Aug. 18. Live music every Fri. & Sat. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger from 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17 & 18. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth at 1 p.m., Mark Hart at 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin at 1 p.m., Wade at 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas at 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music every Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Clarence Wears every Tue. Selwyn Toby every Wed. Barry O at 4 p.m., Laree App at 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Laree App at 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby at 8 p.m. every Fri. Barry O at 4 p.m., Laree App at 8 p.m. every Sat. Selwyn Toby at 4 p.m., Laree App at 7:30 p.m. every Sun. Clarence Wears at 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby at 7:30 p.m. every Mon. Caribbean music on the patio nightly BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music from 5-7 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally from 7-9 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke 7-10 p.m. every Sat. with Gimme the Mike DJs ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Aaron Koerner on Aug. 15. D-Lo Thompson on Aug. 16. Brady Reich on Aug. 17. Jimmy Solari on Aug. 18. Live music at 8 p.m. every Wed.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Paul Haftel on Aug. 15. Charlie Walker at 8 p.m. on Aug. 16. Brown Bag Special on Aug. 17. Stukes & Lance on

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Bowlus/Ricci Quintet at 8 p.m. on Aug. 16. Jazz every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band from 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Big Ticket Battle with P.U.B., Nameless Guardian, Down Theory and Velgato at 7 p.m. on Aug. 15. Bad Veins, Stagnant Pools and Milo on Aug. 16. Garrett Harbison acoustic CD release party with Meredith Rae, Loop Soup and Alexis Rhode at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17. Crash the Satellites, Rice and Robin Rutenberg at 8 p.m. on Aug. 18. School Boy Humor, Eryn Woods, Voted Most Random and A Way Without at 7 p.m. on Aug. 20 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Patrick Evan & Bert Mingea or Mark O’Quinn every Thur. PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula at 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom at 10:30 p.m. every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin underground dance at 9 p.m. every Wed. DJ Hal spins for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Thur. Mitch Kuhman & Friends of Blake at 6 p.m. every other Fri. DJs Rogue and Mickey Shadow spin every Factory Sat.

SOUTHSIDE

BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic with The Foxes from 7-11 p.m. every Tue. & with George every Thur. Live music every Fri. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Larry Mangum, Charlie Groth and Wind on the Water at 8 p.m. on Aug. 18 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 DJ Didactic at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 16. C’Nergy at 8:30 p.m., DJ Fellin at 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 17. ME Band at 8:30 p.m., VJ Frazetta at 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 18

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BLUE DINER CAFE, 5868 Norwood Ave., 766-7774 Jazz from 7-9 p.m. every first Thur. BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., 647-7798 Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. Open mic every Wed. DAMES POINT MARINA, 4542 Irving Road, 751-3043 Backwoods Boys at 7 p.m. on Aug. 17. Guitar Redd at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18. Mr. Natural at 5 p.m. on Aug. 19. Open mic every Wed. DJ Steve spins every Thur. for ladies night FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Open mic with Al Poindexter at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16. New Moon Ramblers at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17. Cesar Cardona at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music every Sat.

To get your musical group’s gigs listed here, send the band name, show time, date, venue location, street address, city, admission price, and a contact number to print to David Johnson, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email the same detailed information to events@folioweekly.com. Our deadline is 4 p.m. every Tuesday, before the next Tuesday’s publication. AUGUST 14-20, 2012 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 31

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August 26!

Face Forward

1.) Impenetrable Exterior (“Lyndon B. Johnson”) 2.) Me (“Self Port.”) and Her (“Rikki”)

Chip Southworth gives the local contemporary arts scene an inventive new look CHANGES: THE ART OF CHIP SOUTHWORTH The exhibit opening, featuring music by Mighty Kite and Alex E., is held from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17. The show runs through Nov. 15 DVA, 7775 Belfort Parkway, Southside (888) 340-1010

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apturing the image of a human expression on a two-dimensional surface can be likened to a subtle form of magic. Oscar Wilde, in “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” wrote, “Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.” Chip Southworth has tapped into his own form of alchemy by applying acrylic to surfaces from the traditional canvas to cardboard paneling. While the Jacksonville native works in disciplines including photography and graphic design, his large-scale portraits are putting a new face to Northeast Florida’s arts scene. Some of the subjects transformed in his painted tributes include Anne Frank, presidents Lyndon Johnson and Barack Obama and electro-popheads Sunbears!, along with contemplative self-portraits of the artist and with his wife and muse, Rikki. Regardless of the model immortalized in his work, Southworth confirms Wilde’s observation by appearing to coexist with the subject matter, manifesting his identity through self-reflecting choices of color, painstaking layering and a signature style of expressionistlike brushwork. While Southworth has been a successful graphic artist and photographer for years, locals are finally catching up to his prodigious work as a fine arts painter. After two recent shows at The Grotto, one with peers Tony Rodrigues and Micoel Fuentes, Southworth’s work can be currently seen on billboards dotting the roadways around town as part of The Highway Gallery, The Florida Mining Gallery’s current multimedia collaboration with Clear Channel (bit.ly/ NjPnj5). On Aug. 17, DVA exhibits a twodecade retrospective of Southworth’s body of work, and early next year, St. Augustine’s space:eight gallery will mount a one-man show. “There’s a lot going on and I am truly appreciative of the attention,” Southworth said. A father of three, the 41-year-old Southworth works out of the home he shares with his family north of St. Augustine. Southworth grew up in Baymeadows and

Mandarin and began creating art after being inspired by what was an almost universal influence on his generation. “After ‘Star Wars’ came out was really when I started drawing heavily.” Southworth’s father also did graphic design for his own companies, and by age 13, Chip was helping illustrate some of these family-style, DIY works for billboard and advertising companies. Though his parents and teachers encouraged those talents, the young artist soon answered to a louder calling. In his early teens, Southworth gravitated toward the hardcore

“It wasn’t really until the last year that I really went so deep into portrait work. Before then, I was just focusing on what the paint was ‘doing’ on the surface.” punk scene that pivoted around Riverside’s legendary 730 Club. “I was an out-of-control punk-rocker,” he admits. His parents sent him to military school in Camden, S.C., shocking the young artist into walking a somewhat straighter line. “It didn’t reform my soul, but it reformed everything else,” he said. “And even though there were almost zero arts programs at the school, I somehow won every art contest.” Southworth dropped out of high school but continued to explore the world of art through local exhibits that featured artists ranging from Frank Stella to Andrew Wyeth. “At that time in my life, seeing work by people like Mark Rothko, Franz Kline and Robert Rauschenberg just blew my mind.” Those combined experiences helped push him to take a stab at higher education. When he enrolled at Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, his skills and creativity were mentored by an ideal teacher. “I didn’t really learn anything about art until college.” Southworth cited his teacher, the muralistsculptor Roland Hockett, with encouraging his skills while breaking art down to its basic tenets, foundational concepts that Southworth

acknowledges still. “Hockett really taught me the subtle value of texture and line.” While Southworth has never achieved an art degree (his major was political science), he has continued to study, attending classes at Florida State University and The Art Institute of Jacksonville. In the last 15 years, Southworth’s skills as a graphic artist have attracted clients ranging from local mom-and-pop businesses to corporate behemoths like McDonald’s and even large-scale, faith-based organizations like Agape Project International. Recently, Southworth has been producing art at a near-manic state. He completed eight large-scale works in a matter of weeks late last year (“I used to maybe finish three pieces a year”). After checking out a recent Palm Beach show by British contemporary painter Jenny Saville, his resolve was strengthened. “When I look at her work, it feels like home to me.” While he admires the highly expressionist and neo-realist portrait work of painters like Saville, Shawn Jason Alexander and Alex Kinevsky, Southworth’s paintings (chipsouthworth.com) are immediately recognizable as much for his trademark style as his choice of subject matter. “It wasn’t really until the last year that I really went so deep into portrait work. Before then, I was just focusing on what the paint was ‘doing’ on the surface.” Southworth said that he is guided more by personal spiritual beliefs rather than picking pop culture celebrities in the form of Anne Frank or President Obama. “These are people that are somewhat heroic to me.” More than once in conversation Southworth referred to the influence of his wife Rikki. The painting “Me and Her,” indicative of his style, celebrates their matrimonial union. Husband and wife sit side by side, their expressions serene yet inscrutable while shared flesh tones of pinks and tans seem to come alive over a unique background of swirling aquamarines and almost imperceptible grid-like lines and patterns. Southworth is pleased by the sudden spate of attention, but he said his lifelong devotion is exploring his own interior world while painting the one that surrounds him. “I’ve always loved large-scale and I want to keep pushing paint to further places than I have before.” Dan Brown themail@folioweekly.com

“America: Visions of My New Country” opens at 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 14 at Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Highway, Jacksonville. The photography (including this photo by De Say) and mixed-media show features art created by refugee children at the First Coast Chapter of the Summertime Express program, which helps kids learn English and social skills. 730-8235.

PERFORMANCE LEND ME A TENOR The Limelight Theatre stages Ken Ludwig’s musical farce about two rival opera singers at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 16, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 19 at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25; $22 for seniors; $20 for military and students. 825-1164. HANK & MY HONKY TONK HEROES Jason Petty stars in this musical rendering of the life of country music legend Hank Williams (the original), with performances held at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, at 11 a.m. on Aug. 18 and at noon on Aug. 19 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $45 for Tue.-Thur., $49 for Fri. and Sat. evening, $42 for matinees. 641-1212. SORDID LIVES Players by the Sea presents the story of a small-town Texas family coming to grips with their recently deceased matriarch’s apparent indiscretions (younger man, motel room, etc.) at 8 p.m. on Aug. 24, 25, 30 and 31 and Sept. 1, 6, 7 and 8 on the Studio Stage, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $20. 249-0289. MAD COWFORD IMPROV This local comedy troupe performs at 8:15 p.m. on Aug. 17 and 18 and every Fri. and Sat. at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5. 860-5451. JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S CHORUS The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus holds its Alumni Serenade at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $25. 353-1636.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS DROP-IN ACTING NIGHT Horton Actors Studio at The Performers Academy hosts its third Friday Drop-In Acting Night, from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Acting warm-up exercises, improv games and scene study are featured. 322-7672. theperformersacademy.com JACKSONVILLE BALLET THEATRE AUDITIONS The Jacksonville Ballet Theatre auditions for company members ages 11 and older at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Boleros, 10131 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington. Females must have a minimum of two years of experience on pointe. Audition fee is $15. 727-7515. JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY CHORUS AUDITIONS The Jacksonville Symphony Chorus auditions singers for its upcoming season at 9 a.m. on Aug. 25 at Jacksonville University’s Philips Fine Arts Center, Room 220, 2800 University Blvd. N. For registration, call 354-5479 ext. 221. Prepare for scales and arpeggios, basic rhythmic and simple melodic sight-reading, singing a group of notes played first on piano, and the first stanza of “America.” YOUTH VARIETY SHOW AUDITIONS The Northeast Florida Conservatory seeks young singers,

actors and dancers of all ages for a new kids’ program at 7 p.m. on Sept. 6 and 7 and at 1 p.m. on Sept. 8 at The Conservatory, 11363 San Jose Blvd., Bldg. 200, Jacksonville. Accompaniment CD, MP3 or sheet music, headshot and bio/résumé are required. “The Song Café” begins in 2013. 374-8639. THEATER SEEKS INSTRUCTORS Limelight Theatre seeks dance instructors for children, teens and adults, and vocal coaches, yoga instructors, aerobics instructors and acting coaches to fill its education calendar. 825-1164 ext. 16. 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 OIL PAINTING CLASS Disney Director George Scribner leads total immersion oil painting workshops from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 24, 25 and 26 at The Art Institute, 8775 Baypine Rd., Jacksonville. Cost is $295. Scribnerworkshop.blogspot.com DANCE CLASSES The Dance Shack offers classes in several styles for all ages and skill levels every Mon.-Fri. at 3837 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville. 527-8694. thedanceshack.com MURRAY HILL ART CLASSES Six-week art classes for adults and children are offered at Murray Hill Art Center, 4327 Kerle St., Jacksonville. Adult class fee is $80; $50 for kids’ classes. 677-2787. artsjax.org DRAMATIC ARTS AT BEACHES Classes and workshops in theatrical performance for all ages and skill levels are held Mon.-Fri. at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. Fees vary. 249-0289. JAZZ MUSICIANS The Jazzland Café seeks musicians who play piano, bass or drums, for a new ensemble being formed. For details, email info@jazzlandcafe.com

CLASSICAL & JAZZ JAZZ ON THE SOUTHSIDE Jam session with Scott Mariash, drums, session leader Jack Pierson, piano, Larry Nader, upright bass, is held from 7-10 p.m. on Aug. 14 at The Jazzland Café, 1324 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. Tickets are $5. Open mic night with Jose Bonilla is held from 8 p.m.-midnight on Aug. 17. Tickets are $5. The Kenny Mackenzie Trio performs from 8 p.m.midnight on Aug. 18. Tickets are $10. Jazzland features live music every Thur. from 6-9 p.m. and every Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. 249-1009. DINO SALIBA Tonino’s Trattoria hosts saxophonist Saliba every Sat. at 6 p.m. at 7001 Merrill Rd., Jacksonville. 743-3848. JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Callendar and guitarist Taylor Roberts are featured at 7 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., Jacksonville. 388-9551.

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JAZZ AT TREE STEAKHOUSE Boril Ivanov Trio plays at 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum plays at 7 p.m. every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. 262-0006. JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Live jazz is featured nightly at Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502.

ART WALKS, MARKETS, FESTIVALS

MID-WEEK MARKET Arts & crafts, local produce and live music are featured from 3-6 p.m. every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach. 247-5800. DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts & crafts and local produce are offered from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Fri. 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. 554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com NORTH BEACH ARTS MARKET The market features arts & crafts, produce, community services and kids’ activities from 3-7 p.m. every Sat. at North Beach Park, 3721 Coastal Highway A1A, Vilano Beach (where the wooden walkover crosses A1A). 910-8386. NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, from 5-9 p.m., on Aug. 16 and every third Thur. of the month at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. For a list of participating galleries, call 249-2222. UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT The self-guided tour features galleries, antique stores and shops open from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 25 in St. Augustine’s San Marco District. 824-3152. FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The self-guided tour, themed “Pet Walk,” is held from 5-9 p.m. on Sept. 5 in downtown Jacksonville, spanning a 15-block radius of galleries, museums, bars and eateries. 634-0303 ext. 230.

MUSEUMS

one-of-a-kind works by award-winning artist Monaco, runs through August. Shows change monthly and the gallery remains open late for First Friday Art Walks. The Flagler Healthcare Foundation benefit is at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18; tickets are $25. THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. The “Still Life” members show runs through Sept. 18. BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, Jacksonville, 855-1181. “Entangled,” an installation of mixed media and found objects by Courtney McCracken, runs through Sept. 23. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. The exhibit “Slightly Left of Center,” featuring works by the Society of Mixed Media Artists (SoMMA), is on display through Sept. 1. “Color and Form,” an exhibit by S. Barre Barrett and Khamil Ojoyo, opens on Sept. 7. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. The exhibit “At Water’s Edge,” a collection of recent works by pastel artist Lyn Asselta, is featured through Aug. 31. HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, 741-3546. Recent works by Thomas Hager and Christina Foard are on display through Sept. Works by Louise Freshman Brown and Dustin Harewood are in the Concourse art display cases. JUICE, A JEN JONES GALLERY 1 Independent Drive, Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville. Live jazz, a historic filmography and photography presentation, and paintings and sculptures are featured. jenjonesart.com LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES 4615 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, 730-8235. The opening reception for the exhibit “America: Visions of My New Country,” is held from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 14. The photography and mixed-media show features art created by refugee children in the Summertime Express program. OCEAN BOOKS & ART 200 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach, (386) 517-1600. “Coastal Wings,” an exhibit of Charlie Badalati’s color photographs of wild birds, is on display. ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 471-9980. The exhibit “Creative Visions: Art by the Youth of St. Johns County” is on display through Sept. 21. SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 E. White St., St. Augustine, 827-9997. Eclectic works by

Steve Marrazzo are featured. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 553-6361. The gallery features works by 29 local artists in various media. SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838. Doug Waterfield’s exhibit, “Doomtown,” runs through Sept. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The gallery’s permanent collection features 16th-century artifacts detailing Sir Francis Drake’s 1586 burning of St. Augustine. STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 292-9303. This working studio and gallery space features the work of Doug Eng, Joyce Gabiou, Bill Yates, Robert Leedy, Terese Muller, Mary St. Germain and Tony Wood. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-1000. The recently completed Wellspring Sculpture by St. Augustine sculptor and glassblower Thomas Long is on display in the new Biological Sciences building. WHITE PEONY 216 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 819-9770. This gallery boutique features a variety of handcrafted jewelry, wearable art and recycled/upcycled items. WORLEY FAVER GALLERY 11A Aviles St., St. Augustine, 304-2310. This artist-owned studio features pottery and works by Dena and Worley Faver. For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To list your event, send info – time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print – to David Johnson, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Tue. for the next week’s issue. Events are included on a space-available basis.

Send Us Fall Arts Preview Items by Aug. 20 Our special Fall Arts Preview issue comes out on Sept. 11. The season brings music, dance, visual arts and more. To be included in the preview, send the name of your event, the venue, its complete address, show dates and times, ticket prices, phone number, website, photos (with cutline and photo credit information) and contact information (phone number and email), in case we have questions, to djohnson@folioweekly.com.

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. The interactive “Kid’s Construct! Architecture for Children” is on display through Aug. The permanent collection includes artifacts from Nassau County’s Spanish Mission period. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. The opening of the Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibit is held from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 24. Music by Jax Beach’s Split Tone, drinks and hors d’oeuvres by Espeto Brazilian Steak House, Pele’s Wood Fire, Simply Sara’s and Sweet Pea’s Pantry are featured. Tickets are $5; free for museum members. This juried show of local artists’ works runs through Dec. 2. The exhibit “Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art” is on display through Sept. 16. “50 Forward: New Additions to the Permanent Collection” runs through Aug. 15. JACKSONVILLE MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 162, downtown, 355-1101. The museum’s permanent collection includes steamboats and various nautical-themed art. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. The exhibit “The Final Days of the American Civil War” is on display through Aug. 28. The permanent collection includes rare manuscripts. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. “Project Atrium: Tristin Lowe” is on display through Oct. 28. The exhibit “ReFocus: Art of the 1970s” runs through Aug. 26. Cathedral Arts Project’s “Best of the Best” is featured through Aug. 31. 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. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun.

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233 WEST KING 233 W. King St., St. Augustine, 217-7470. The exhibit “Frank Monaco Pieces,” featuring the large-scale originals and

The exhibit “Frank Monaco Pieces,” featuring large-scale originals and one-of-a-kind works by award-winning artist Monaco, runs through August at 233 West King Gallery, 233 W. King St., St. Augustine. Shows change monthly and the gallery remains open late for First Friday Art Walks. The Flagler Healthcare Foundation benefit is at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18; tickets are $25. 217-7470.

BOOKS & WRITING

BARNES & NOBLE BOOK CLUB Kate Morgan’s best-seller, “The Forgotten Garden,” is discussed at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, Jacksonville. 886-9904. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP The Callahan Creative Writing Workshop is held at 6:15 p.m. on Aug. 14 at the Nassau County Library branch, 450077 S.R. 200, Ste. 15, Callahan. Nancy Lee Bathea is group moderator. 403-4360.

COMEDY

The Jacksonville Farmers Market on Beaver Street offers locally grown fruit, homemade honey, live chickens and more from nearly 200 vendors and farmers.

EVENTS

THIRD ON THIRD The Third Friday on Third Street presents local architect Lori Miranda, discussing “Dwelling in the Past: Build Your House’s Genealogy,” at 6 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Baker Hall, Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach. Admission is free for members, $10 suggested donation for nonmembers. 261-7378 ext. 102. ameliamuseum.org BLOOD DRIVE The Florida Georgia Blood Alliance bloodmobile holds a Blood Drive from 9-11:30 a.m. on Aug. 14 at Winston Family YMCA, 170 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra; from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Aug. 16 at First Florida Credit Union, 500 W. First St., downtown; 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fruit Cove Baptist Church, 501 S.R. 13, Fruit Cove; from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 17 at State Attorney’s Office, 330 E. Bay St., downtown and from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Jax Federal Credit Union, 562 park St., Riverside. Walk-ins are welcome, or make an appointment by calling (888) 998-2243. The current supply is low on O+, O–, A– and B+. But even the “adequate” supplies are enough for only a week or less; all types are always needed. Check igiveblood.org or thebloodalliance.com for details on other Blood Drives. BACK2SCHOOL BEACH FEST The second annual festival kicks off at 2 p.m. on Aug. 18 at St. Johns County Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Activities include a beach clean-up, 1-mile fun run and 5k run sponsored by ALS, free surf lessons with St. Augustine Surf School, and a surf contest. The festivities continue at 6 p.m. at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., with an Oceans Expo, live music by Aslyn & the Naysayers and Lu Rubino, environmental education booths, local arts & crafts, a bounce house and interactive kids’ activities. “Plastic Shores” and a Volcom surf movie are screened at 8 p.m. 6877694. keepersofthecoast.org SPEAKING OF WOMEN’S HEALTH Breakout sessions, including heart health, cooking, food allergies, stress management and personal safety, are held from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Hyatt Regency Riverfront, 225 East Coast Line Drive, Jacksonville. Dr. Joel Fuhrman is the featured speaker. Admission is $35. 549-2938. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s FA Café. 347-8007. thecivicassociation.org CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA The 22nd annual series continues with Rob Ellis Peck & Friends performing from 1-5 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Plaza de la Constitución, downtown St. Augustine. Bring a chair or blanket. Concerts continue at 7 p.m. every Thur. through Labor Day. 824-1004. COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows include Laser Beach Boys at 7 p.m., Laser Spirit at 8 p.m., Laser Country at 9 p.m. and LaserMania at 10 p.m. on Aug. 17 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Northeast Florida’s largest farmers’ market is also its oldest. Nearly 200 year-round vendors and farmers offer everything from live chickens and homemade honey to lemongrass and locally grown blueberries. There’s even a restaurant, Andy’s Farmers Market Grill, onsite.

Navigable aisles, indoor and outdoor stalls, plenty of parking and it’s open dawn to dusk, seven days a week, every day of the year. 1810 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville. 354-2821. jaxfarmersmarket.com FARMERS MARKET OF SAN MARCO Fresh local and regional produce, homemade chai tea and San Marco local honey are offered from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at 1620 Naldo Ave., near the corner of LaSalle Street and Hendricks Avenue, in Swaims United Methodist Church parking lot. 607-9935. 92 AT THE JACKSONVILLE ZOO Hot enough? When the temperature is predicted to be higher than 92 degrees — if two of the three local weather authorities say the heat’s gonna hit 92 or more — a half-off general admission coupon is posted on jacksonvillezoo.org. This deal runs through Aug. 31. Zoo officials determine if a coupon is posted the day prior, based on a 92 degrees or higher prediction made by two of the three local weather authority websites. The coupon, updated after 4 p.m. daily, is good for the day indicated only. Determinations for Sat.-Mon. are made the Fri. before. Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, located at 370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95, has more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 plants. It has won national acclaim for its South American Range of the Jaguar exhibit and has the largest botanical garden in Northeast Florida. The Zoo is a nonprofit organization and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It’s open daily year-round, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., except Christmas day. jacksonvillezoo.org

POLITICS, BUSINESS, ACTIVISM

WOMEN’S BUSINESS PROGRAM Women Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business programs are presented from 9-11 a.m. on Aug. 15 at Beaver Street Enterprise Center, 1225 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville. The WOSB Federal Contract Program and how it provides greater access to federal contracting opportunities is discussed. Admission is free. To register, go to sbdc.unf.edu. AIFBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce gathers for Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Sun Gallery Vision Center & Sunglasses, 1480 Sadler Rd., Fernandina Beach. Admission is $5 for members, $25 for nonmembers. 277-1925. SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB Rick DuCharme, of First Coast No More Homeless Pets, is the featured speaker at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 15 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is $20. 396-5559. SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS How to S-T-A-R-T-U-P Your Own Business is held from 9 a.m.-noon on Aug. 17 at University of North Florida’s Small Business Development Center, 12000 Alumni Dr., Jacksonville. Cost is $40 in advance or $50 day of workshop. A business startup kit for Duval and surrounding counties is included in the fee. 620-2476. sbdc.unf.edu FREETHOUGHT SOCIETY The group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. Dr. Elaine Hull, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Florida State University, discusses “The Devil Made Me Do It: The Neurophysiology of Free Will.” 419-8826. firstcoastfreethoughtsociety.org JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets at 4 p.m. on Aug. 16 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville. 630-7306.

DUSTIN “SCREECH” DIAMOND Zoiks! Dustin “Screech” Diamond does standup, with Myke Herlihy, at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 and 18 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Tickets are $20. 365-5555. DOUG STANHOPE BIG STINK COMEDY TOUR Jax Comedy Collective presents Doug Stanhope accompanied by Carlos Valencia and Junior Stopka, at 9 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., downtown. Tickets are $25. 353-6067. UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE This comedy improv group performs at 7 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Advance tickets are $24; $28 day of show. 209-0399. CHARLIE MURPHY Comedy Zone All Stars appear at 8 p.m. on Aug. 14 and 15. Tickets are $6 and $8. Standup star Charlie Murphy appears at 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 and 19 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on Aug. 17 and 18 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets range from $20-$30. 292-4242. JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Vilmos and André Holloway appear at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 and 18 at 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $8 and $12. 461-8843. THREE LAYERS COFFEEHOUSE Brian Foley hosts various comedians from 7-8 p.m. every Sun. at Three Layers Coffeehouse, 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GREAT SOUTHERN TAILGATE COOKOFF Aug. 24 & 25, Amelia Island FOLIO WEEKLY INVITATIONAL ARTIST EXHIBITION Aug. 24-Dec. 2, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens JOYCE DEWITT IN ”REMEMBER ME” Sept. 5-Oct. 7, Alhambra Theatre & Dining OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSE Sept. 12, UNF’s University Center FIGHT NIGHT IN DUVAL PRO BOXING Sept. 15, Brewster’s MegaPlex JAGUARS VS. TEXANS Sept. 16, EverBank Field IMAGINATION MOVERS Sept. 21, The Florida Theatre SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO MAKES MUSIC Sept. 29, T-U Center Moran Theater JAGUARS VS. BENGALS Sept. 30, EverBank Field FLORIDA FORUM WITH WALTER ISAACSON Oct. 2, T-U Center KEVIN HART LET ME EXPLAIN TOUR Oct. 12, T-U Center FOLIO WEEKLY’S 4TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST Oct. 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

JACKSONVILLE SUNS The local Southern League team starts its last homestand of the regular season against the Birmingham Barons at 6:05 p.m. on Aug. 19 (Military Appreciation Night, Kids Run the Bases!) at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Games continue at 7:05 p.m. on Aug. 20 (Clay County Night), Aug. 21 (50 Cent Family Feast, Team Pictures Giveaway), and Aug. 22 (Dog Daze with a dog parade) and at 7:35 p.m. on Aug. 23 (Thursday Night Throwdown). Tickets range from $7.50$22.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com JAGUARS VS. FALCONS The Jacksonville Jaguars play their last home preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 at EverBank Stadium, 1 Stadium Place, Jacksonville. Tickets range from $60-$260. 633-2000. TALBOT ISLANDS STATE PARK A park ranger discusses the importance of estuarine systems that surround the inshore sides of barrier islands like those of the Talbot Islands State Parks at 2 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Ribault Club, Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road, Ft. George Island. The program is free. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT FT. CLINCH Candlelit tours are held after sundown every Fri. and Sat. night through Labor Day weekend at 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Reservations are required. 277-7274. floridastateparks.org/fortclinch GUIDED KAYAK EVENTS Kayak Amelia offers various guided kayak events, including firefly paddles, full moon paddles, bike tours and yoga kayak, held throughout the area, with

expert instruction and supervision. Or rent a canoe or kayak and explore the marshes on your own. Kayak Amelia, 13030 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, 251-0016. kayakamelia.com PADDLE BOARD EVENTS Black Creek Outfitters offer stand-up paddle board mini-lessons every other Tue. throughout the summer, as well as stand-up paddle board yoga, kayak trips to many of Northeast Florida’s most beautiful waterways and SUP demos on the ocean. Call for times, dates and fees. Black Creek Outfitters, 10051 Skinner Lake Drive, Southside. 645-7003. blackcreekoutfitters.com

KIDS

JAZOO’S BIRTHDAY BASH Jazoo’s Birthday and Back-to-School Summer Bash are held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Aug. 18 at the Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. Games, music and prizes are featured. A new 4-D ride theater, featuring Happy Feet Mumble’s Wild Ride, is open from 9:30 a.m. to a half-hour before closing, daily. The ride can fit up to 18 people per ride. Cost per ride is $3 for Zoo members and $4 for general public; riders must be at least 42” tall. The Zoo is located at one-half mile east from I-95. jacksonvillezoo.org STORYTIME A Children’s Storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wed. at Barnes & Noble, 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, Jacksonville, featuring stories and songs. 886-9904. JAXPARKS SUMMER CAMPS Most summer camps are held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; openings are available on a firstcome, first-served basis for kids ages 4-17, with an emphasis on enrichment activities, sports and aquatics. Extended day is available at most locations. Enrichment camp fees are $75 per two-week session. Other camp fees vary. Online registration is available. 630-2489. jaxparks.com KAYAK LESSONS Black Creek Outfitters offers kayak sessions throughout the summer. Classes are primarily for beginners, and kayakers must know how to swim. For more information, call 645-7003. T. REX EXHIBIT AT MOSH The traveling exhibit, A T. Rex Named Sue from Chicago’s Field Museum, is open at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. It features a cast skeleton of the largest, most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered: 42 feet long and 12 feet tall. 396-6674. themosh.org

COMMUNITY INTEREST

COMMUNITY HU SONG Learn how to sing the ancient name for God, HU, for spiritual protection, and healing, at 11 a.m. on Aug. 19 at Jacksonville Eckankar Center, 6636 Arlington Rd. Admission is free. 7257760. Meetup.com/Jacksonville-Florida-Eckankar SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION Karma and Reincarnation are discussed from 7-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 at Pablo Creek Library, 13295 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 725-7760. Meetup.com/ Jacksonville-Florida-Eckankar CELEBRATE THE ’70s Art, books, music and movies from that great era are featured at 2 p.m. on Aug. 15 at South Mandarin Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. 288-6385. DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM An AARP Driver Safety Program Course is held from 12:30-5 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Mandarin Regional Library, 3330 Kori Rd., Jacksonville. 262-5201. JOB SEEKING SERVICES Worksource offers a free job-seeking workshop at 10 a.m. on Aug. 17 at Webb Wesconnett Branch Library, 6887 103rd St., Jacksonville. 778-7305.

CLASSES & GROUPS

PLANT CLINIC St. Johns County master gardeners discuss plants and lawns from 10 a.m.-noon on Aug. 16 at Bartram Trail branch library, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove. Small soil samples for pH testing are accepted. 209-0430. ANCIENT SOUL DANCE Master Egyptian dancer Kawakeb offers classes in Ancient Soul Dance - Dancing in Divine Flow every Sat. through Aug. 25 at Arthur Murray Studio, 84 Theatre Drive, Ste. 300, St. Augustine. Class fee is $50 for five sessions in advance; drop-in rate is $15. No experience required. 819-1889. ADOPTIVE PARENTS The Greater St. Johns County Foster Adoptive Parents meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 and every third Thur. each month at Good News Presbyterian Church, 134 Poole Road, St. Augustine. 377-2569. AMPUTEES TALK SHOP The group meets at 1 p.m. on the second Sat. of the month at various locations throughout Northeast Florida. mysupportjax.com VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA The Duval County Chapter No. 1046 gathers at 7 p.m. on the first Wed. of every month at the Elks Lodge, 1855 West Road, Jacksonville. 419-8821. To get your event included in this listing, email the time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print to events@folioweekly.com or click the link in our Happenings section at folioweekly.com. Events are included on a space-available basis and edited for content. The deadline is 4 p.m. Tue. for the next week’s issue.

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DINING GUIDE KEY

Average Entrée Cost: $ = Less than $8 $$ = $8-$14 $$$ = $15-$22 $$$$ = $23 & up BW=Beer, Wine FB=Full Bar CM=Children’s Menu TO=Take Out B=Breakfast Br=Brunch L=Lunch D=Dinner

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AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE

(In Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.) BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks Harbor Marina. 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 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. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO F Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas. Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL F Owners John and Bretta Walker offer sports bar fare including onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. BW. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 320 S. Eighth St. 321-0303. $ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood. Nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, with specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drivethru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee. 225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. Northern-style 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. An extensive menu offers vegetarian, vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PLAE *Bite Club Certified! In Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Spa & Shops, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 491-6746. $$$$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on the large oceanview deck. Steaks, fresh fish, shrimp, nightly specials. Late-night menu. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES F The name pretty much says it all. Tasty’s offers burgers (Angus beef, turkey or veggie) and fries (like cheese fries, sweet potato fries), along with dogs, shakes, floats and soup. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, BW. 710 Centre St. 321-0409. $ TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK This new casual seafood restaurant features local wild-caught shrimp, fish and oysters, along with blackboard specials. L & D, daily. CM, BW. 21 N. Third St. 310-6550. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot;

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Best of Jax 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

CLEOTA’S SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F Locally owned and operated, Cleota’s offers authentic, homestyle Southern cuisine, like fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, shrimp & grits, mac & cheese. Gourmet desserts. L & D, Tue.-Sun. TO. 2111 University Blvd. N. 800-2102. $ EAST COAST BUFFET F A 160+ item Chinese, Japanese, American and Italian buffet. Dine in, take out. FB. L & D, Mon.Sat.; Sun. brunch. 9569 Regency Sq. Blvd. N. 726-9888. $$ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax winner. See Intracoastal. 8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $ NERO’S CAFE F Traditional Italian fare, including seafood, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The popular diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BISCOTTIS F Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino. Revolving daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Half-portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH F Best of Jax winner. Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily. 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F A local landmark 50+ years. Ian & Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ GINJO SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT New at Shoppes of Avondale, Ginjo serves traditional Japanese fare and sushi. Sake, BW. L & D, daily. 3620 St. Johns Ave. 388-5688. $$ GREEN MAN GOURMET Organic and natural products, spices, teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 3572 St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Mon.-Sat.; Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 8060 Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ ANCIENT CITY SUBS Locally owned-and-operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, the St. Augustine-themed sandwich shop, now in Baymeadows, serves gourmet subs – toasted, pressed or cold – and salads. CM, TO. Mon.-Sat. 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207 (at Baymeadows Rd.). 446-9988. $ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-owned&-operated NYC-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brickoven-baked pizza, traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs. Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ CAFE CONFLUENCE F The European coffeehouse serves Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepdish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$

The gang at Moon River Pizza serves Northern-style pizzas in a lively, art-filled atmosphere on South 14th Street in Fernandina Beach. Photo Credit: Walter Coker DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F Authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes made with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows Rd. 448-0500. $$ INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ 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. $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE *Bite Club Certified! F The Lebanese restaurant offers authentic cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE *Bite Club Certified! Center-cut beef, seafood, sandwiches served in an English tavern atmosphere. Signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary atmosphere. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ UDIPI CAFE This new place serves authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. L & D, Tue.-Fri. 8642 Baymeadows Rd. 402-8084. $

VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.) A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax winner. Subs are made-toorder fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets, Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheese-steak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers, dogs. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-3278. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes, wide varieties of barbecue. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE F This new local coffee shop café features fresh, locally roasted Costa Rican organic coffee and espresso, as well as freshly-baked-in-house muffins, breads, scones and cakes. Breakfast, lunch and vegan options available. CM. B, L, Br., daily. 235 Eighth Ave. S. 241-2211. $ BUDDHA THAI BISTRO F Authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 301 10th Ave. N. 372-9149. $$ BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS F Best of Jax winner. The Gallery’s kid sister at the beach each is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 N. Third St. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax winner. See Springfield. 2429 S. Third St. 372-9000. $ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$

CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX *Bite Club Certified! F Chef Khan Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites. FB. L & D daily. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza. 247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB *Bite Club Certified! Four sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, with faves Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ DICK’S WINGS F The casual NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F The Best of Jax winner serves gastropub fare: soups, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches, like BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Craft beers made onsite, too. Daily specials. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax winner. See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Casual dining with uptown Irish flair, including fish and chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 410 N. Third St. 242-9499. $$ THE FISH COMPANY *Bite Club Certified! F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets and grilled tuna and there’s an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 S. Third St. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB The full-service restaurant offers corned beef & cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, fish-n-chips. 30plus beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified! F Best of Jax winner. See Southside. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 1534 N. Third St. 853-6817. $$ MEZZA LUNA F A Beaches tradition for 20-plus years. Great food, from gourmet wood-fired pizzas to contemporary American cuisine. Inside or patio dining. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar. Faves are pulled pork, Texas brisket, slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd. 247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s has served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE F Best of Jax winner. Executive Chef Kenny Gilbert’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the tiki deck. FB. L & D, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd. 247-3300. $$ NORTH BEACH BISTRO *Bite Club Certified! Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ THE PIER CANTINA F Best of Jax winner. The new oceanfront place offers a Mexican menu. Downstairs Sandbar bar & patio. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 412 N. First St. 246-6454. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ POE’S TAVERN F An American gastropub that offers 50-plus beers, craft and local/regional selections. Gourmet hamburgers, handcut fries, fish tacos, quesadillas, Edgar’s Drunken Chili and daily fish sandwich special. L & D, daily. FB, CM. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F Best of Jax winner. The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/ Creole accent. Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ SAKANA F Eclectic contemporary Pan Asian dishes and signature sushi. Dine indoors, on an oceanfront patio, or in

Blue Bar Lounge. FB. L, Sat. & Sun.; D, nightly. 111 Third Ave. N. 595-5355. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax winner. Specialty menu items include signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. Casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 N. Third St. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax winner. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD *Bite Club Certified! F Eclectic American fare, art deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221. $$ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. Valet parking. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasstyle menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Tue.-Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

DOWNTOWN

(The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD Continental cuisine features fresh fish, lobster, crab, chops, Midwestern beef. Signature dishes include chef’s tuna, Benny’s crab cake, rack of lamb. Dine inside or on the riverview patio. CM, FB. L & D daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 175. 301-1014. $$$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax winner. Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX Located on the first floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos and homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CASA DORA ITALIAN RESTAURANT F For 36 years, owner Freddy Ghobod and Chef Sam Hamidi have been serving genuine Italian fare, including veal, ribeye steaks, seafood, pizza and sandwiches. Homemade-style salad dressing is a specialty. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. 108 E. Forsyth St. 356-8282. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. The Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ DE REAL TING CAFE F Authentic Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $$ FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT New location. Casual dining with an uptown Irish flair, including fish & chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176. 374-1247. $$ INDOCHINE Best of Jax winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated. Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar. FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION F This place features brick-ovenbaked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, custom sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting. FB, 27 beers on draft. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 119 E. Bay St. 860-5451. $ OLIO MARKET F Fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, entrées. In Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ TRELLISES HYATT REGENCY American cuisine. Breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelet station, a la carte items. Signature lunch and dinner entrees: grouper salad, Angus burgers, Reubens, French onion grilled cheese, seafood, steaks. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 225 East Coastline Dr. 634-4540. $$$ VITO’S ITALIAN CAFE F Best of Jax winner. Authentic Italian oven-baked pasta dishes, pizza, veal, chicken and seafood items made with fresh ingredients. CM, FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 174. 355-0064. $$ ZODIAC GRILL F Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 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. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax winner. See Intracoastal. 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax

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NAME: Margarita Abramov RESTAURANT: Sara’s Crêpe Café, 100 St. George St., St. Augustine BIRTHPLACE: Russia

YEARS IN THE BIZ: 1

FAVORITE RESTAURANT (besides mine): Rasputin, in New York City FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: European, Russian, Georgian. FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Dill and garlic. IDEAL MEAL: Bline with caviar, Russian salad, chilled strawberry soup, chicken Kiev and a crêpe with cinnamon apples, caramel and ice cream. WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Beans. MOST MEMORABLE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE: Opening the café in less than two months. INSIDER’S SECRET: The secret is in the smile when we prepare the food and the smiles we receive when our guests taste the food. CELEBRITY SIGHTING AT BREEZY: Former City Commissioner Don Crichlow. Photo Credit: Walter Coker winner. See Southside. 1800 Town Center Pkwy. 541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax winner. The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, offers AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. And you can get there by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220. 269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ AROY THAI FUSION The new restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including pad Thai, Thai fried rice and traditional curry dishes. Daily happy hour, FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40. 374-0161. $$ BIG DAWG’S SPORTS RESTAURANT F The family-friendly casual sports place has wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and specialty salads. Kids get a Puppy Chow menu. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12630 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 551-3059. $$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Authentic New Yorkstyle pizza, Italian pastas, desserts; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CASTILLO DE MEXICO F The authentic, extensive menu includes a weekday lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, Kernan Square. 998-7006. $$ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ EL RANCHITO Latin American cuisine includes dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. BW, CM, TO. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22. 992-4607. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks. CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax winner. Family-owned-andoperated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center. 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1A. 821-9880. $ THAI ORCHID F The restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, Thai curry dishes and rice dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 683-1286. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

BLACKSTONE GRILLE The menu blends flavors from a variety of cultures and influences for modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.,

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CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Chocolate. D, Sat.; Sun. brunch. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102. 287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk. 230-2171. $ VINO’S PIZZA With four Jacksonville locations, Vino’s makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103. 230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108. 230-6688. $$

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F The seafood place offers an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings, pasta. Faves: ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE Authentic Brazilian dishes include steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers and hot sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. Traditional feijoada (black beans and pork stew with rice, collards, orange salad and toasted yucca flour with bacon) is served every Sat. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20. 880-3313. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd., 880-0020. $ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ 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. $$ ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Family-owned, Enza’s offers fine Italian dining, featuring veal and seafood dishes. Daily specials. FB, CM, TO. D, Tue.-Sun. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Landing. 268-4458. $$$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax 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. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, falloff-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE Laid-back atmosphere; 30-plus

beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19. 292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax winner. See San Marco. 12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 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. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F See Orange Park. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, Outback Plaza. 503-2230. $$ RACK ’EM UP SPORTS BAR This cigar & hookah lounge offers bar food and more than 200 beers, imported and domestic. D, nightly. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 262-4030. $ THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL This casual, familyfriendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials and pasta dishes. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12. 683-3773. $$ SIMPLE FAIRE F Breakfast and lunch favorites, featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses served on fresh bread. Daily specials. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3020 Hartley Rd. 683-2542. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, this place offers made-from-scratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23. 351-8265. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F Offering 100+ prepared items at a full-service and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Made-to-order Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA F The family-owned restaurant offers eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sportsthemed family restaurant has served wings, ribs, entrees, sandwiches. FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine and stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18˝x26˝ of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F Family-owned-andoperated. Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. 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 Authentic traditional Thai fare made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty selections include crispy duck, pra-ram, pad Thai and seafood. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. & Sun. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. BW. L & D, daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine: fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster, vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ THE AUGUSTINE GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! Chef Brett Smith’s global cuisine is seasonal and local. Selections include prime steaks, New York strip, lamb and lobster Napoleon. FB, CM. D, nightly. 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott. 285-7777. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily. 880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine: fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ 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. $$ MULLIGAN’S PUB F The new Irish gastropub, at Hilton

Garden Inn, offers a variety of favorites and Irish dishes. FB. D, daily. 45 PGA Tour Blvd. 280-1661. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks include Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers eclectic cuisine of local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club. 285-6198. $$$ URBAN FLATS See St. Johns Town Center. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS,WESTSIDE

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BAKERY MODERNE F The neighborhood bakery has classic pastries, artisanal breads, seasonal favorites, made from scratch, including petit fours, custom cakes. B & L, daily. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6. 389-7117. $ BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS Artisan-crafted, smallbatch roasted specialty coffees from its certified organic roastery and brew bar, including lattes, local pastries, craft beers. BW. 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2. 855-1181. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery offers pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes (calzone, stromboli, subs, panini) and microbrews served in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily. Sun. Br. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F Best of Jax winner. See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F A deli, organic and natural grocery, and juice & smoothie bar offers teas, coffees, gourmet cheeses; natural, organic and raw items. Grab-andgo sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.-Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ KICKBACKS GASTROPUB F Best of Jax winner. Neighborhood spot serves favorites 20 hours a day, every day. 655+ bottled beers, 84 on tap. CM. 910 King St. 388-9551. $$ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center. 1661 Riverside Ave., Ste. 128. 900-1955. $ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-nchips — plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily. CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PELE’S WOOD FIRE At this new restaurant, Chef Micah Windham uses a wood-fired oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with a modern twist. CM, FB, TO. L & D, daily; Br., weekend. 2665 Park St. 232-8545. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE F Traditional Italian fare with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily. Large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $

PROMISE OF BENEFIT

SAKE HOUSE F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, Calif. roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ A variety of sushi, including popular Monster Roll and Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave. Publix Plaza. 384-2888. $$ TAPA THAT This new place puts a modern spin on traditional tapas-style service, using locally/organically grown items as much as possible. Specialties include duck confit spring rolls and Cuban rice & beans cake. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 820 Lomax St. 376-9911. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F Traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $

ST. AUGUSTINE, ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

A1A ALE WORKS F The Ancient City’s only brew pub taps seven hand-crafted ales and lagers. A1A specializes in innovative New World cuisine. FB. L & D, daily. 1 King St. 829-2977. $$ AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT F A family-owned-andoperated Italian restaurant offers traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1915B A1A S., St. Augustine Beach. 461-0102. $$ ANN O’MALLEY’S F Fresh handmade sandwiches, soups, salads and perfectly poured Guinness. Favorites include Reubens and chicken salad. CM, BW, Irish beers on tap. L & D, daily. 23 Orange St. 825-4040. $$ BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE This new Irish bar and pub in historic downtown offers burgers, sandwiches, shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash. BW. L & D, daily. 48 Spanish St. 547-2023. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S F For 30-plus years, this family restaurant has served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak and fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily; 14 Castillo Drive, 824-3663. $$ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily. 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza. 547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily. 88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-7332. $$$ CAFÉ ELEVEN F Serving eclectic cuisine like feta spinach egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pear-berry salad. Daily chef creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 460-9311. B, $; L & D, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F The Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine – tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar – indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Best of Jax winner. Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats & cheeses, salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR *Bite Club Certified! Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 3 St. George St. 824-6993. $ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax winner. International menu features large portions, reasonable prices. FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, twostory house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE Freshly baked items, coffees and hand-crafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches; Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. B & L, daily. 8 Granada St. 824-7898. $

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KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach. 461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-3424. $ THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ Best of Jax winner. The cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes – all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic BW. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 224 W. King St. 827-4499. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Familyowned-and-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.-Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE Located in a Victorian home, Raintree offers a menu with contemporary and traditional international influences. Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place with a view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SARA’S CREPE CAFE Crêpes, both traditional European style and with innovative twists, are served along with Belgian waffles in the historic district. Dine indoors or out in the open-air courtyard. B, L & D, daily. 100 St. George St. 810-5800. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, the two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE In the historic district, Spy features James Bond-themed sushi and Mediterraneaninfluenced global cuisine on the seasonal menu, including fresh – never frozen – Hawaiian seafood. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Upstairs lounge, too. Great selection of chilled sakes. BW, CM. D, nightly. 21 Hypolita St. 819-5637. $$$ SUNSET GRILLE Seafood-heavy menu, consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties are baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp, datil pepper wings. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, the upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$

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BAHAMA BREEZE ISLAND GRILLE Fresh seafood, chicken, flame-grilled steaks and hand-crafted tropical drinks made with flavorful ingredients inspired by the Caribbean. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10205 River Coast Dr. 646-1031. $$$ BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax winner for Best Burger in St. Augustine and OP/Fleming Island. Burgers made with fresh ground beef and there’s a wide selection of toppings, including fried onions, jalapeños or sautéed mushrooms. Fries, Kosher hot dogs and soft drinks, too. L & D, daily. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-fromthe-oven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F A changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT Best of Jax winner. Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurt is served in flavors that change weekly. Toppings include a variety of fruit and nuts. 4860 Big Island Dr. 807-9292. $ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$

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The friendly staff at Whisky River serves up hot wings, cold beer, burgers and more on Big Island Drive in the markets of the St. Johns Town Center. Photo Credit: Walter Coker WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Authentic cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racing-themed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$

SAN JOSE

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

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Offering Thai cuisine, including pad Thai and curry dishes, and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ bb’s F Best of Jax winner. A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; Br. & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, awardwinning wines, wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax winner. Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax winner. Wine by the glass. Tapasstyle menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE *Bite Club Certified! F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ 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. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE F Homestyle

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healthy plates: hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie, Greek salad, daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE F All homemade dishes from Mama’s award-winning recipes including spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar has fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas and coffees; 30 smoothies, with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurt and granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd. 396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Consistent Best of Jax winner. Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd. 306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F Independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers. Vegetarian options. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style woodfired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd. 398-3005. $$$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. This location offers a lunch buffet. L & D, daily. 1430 San Marco Blvd. 683-2444. $

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS BEER HOUSE Faves include ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining. The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 11. 646-2874. $ CUPCAKE HEAVEN 77 F The family-owned spot offers fresh-from-scratch cupcakes, cake pops, cakes and delistyle lunch boxes. Tue.-Sun. 9475 Philips Highway, Ste. 4. 257-5778. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax winner. See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd. 398-1717. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100. $ THE FLAME BROILER Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, brown or white rice, with grilled beef, chicken, Korean short ribs. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $ GENE’S SEAFOOD F Serving fresh Mayport shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, gator tail, steaks and combos. L & D, daily. 11702 Beach Blvd. 997-9738. $$

GREEK ISLES CAFE Authentic Greek, American and Italian fare, including gyros, spinach pie and Greek meatballs. Homemade breads, desserts. House specialties are eggs benedict and baklava. BW, CM., TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7860 Gate Parkway, Ste. 116. 564-2290. $ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F Since 1975 serving housebaked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F Best of Jax winner. Upscale tropical vibe. Walk-in humidor, pairing apps and desserts with 25 wines, ports by the glass. 220+ wines by the bottle; draft, bottled beer. L & D, daily. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115. 854-6060. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax winner. See Intracoastal. 8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified! F Best of Jax winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies and vegetarian choices make up specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Court (at Tinseltown). 997-1955. mellowmushroom.com $ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned with an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ SAKE SUSHI F Sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi, soups. Popular rolls: Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue, Fat Boy. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 31. 647-6000. $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., Tinseltown. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, seafood, sandwiches. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F The gastropub has Southern-style cuisine with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Best of Jax winner. Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS *Bite Club Certified! The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s noMSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ URBAN FLATS F Ancient world-style flatbread is paired with fresh regional and seasonal ingredients in wraps, flatwiches and entrées, served in a casual, urban

atmosphere. An international wine list is offered. CM. FB. L & D, daily. 9726 Touchton Rd. 642-1488. $$ URBAN ORGANICS The local organic produce co-op offers seasonal fresh organic vegetables and fruit, as well as greenhouse and gardening supplies. Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012. $ WATAMI ASIAN FUSION F AYCE sushi, as well as teppanyaki grill items. Rolls include the Jaguar, dynamite, lobster and soft-shell crab. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Best of Jax winner. Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi and sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 998-8806. $$

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR *Bite Club Certified! F A full menu of sportsbar faves; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace. 751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax winner. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 13249 City Square Dr., 751-9711. $ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F Locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ SAVANNAH BISTRO Low Country fare Mediterranean and French inspired, in a relaxing atmosphere at Crowne Plaza Airport. Favorites are crab cakes, NY strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 14670 Duval Rd. 741-4404. $-$$$ SWEET PETE’S All-natural sweet shop offers a variety of candy and other treats made the old-fashioned way: all natural flavors, no artificial anything. Several kinds of honey, too. 1922 N. Pearl St. 376-7161. $ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Best of Jax winner. Lunch, bagels, desserts. Adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL F Salads, sandwiches, pizza, fine European cuisine. Nightly specials. 2467 Faye Rd., Northside. 647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET *Bite Club Certified! F In the 1300 Building at corner of Third & Main, serving fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

WINE TASTINGS ANJO LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Thur. 9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Call for schedule. 4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLACK HORSE WINERY 2-7 p.m. Tue.-Thur., 2-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2-6 p.m. Sun. 420 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 644-8480 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30-7:30 p.m., every first Thur. 3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 DAMES POINT MARINA Every third Wed. 4518 Irving Rd., Northside, 751-3043 THE GIFTED CORK Tastings daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GROTTO 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 MONKEY’S UNCLE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070 OCEAN 60 6-8 p.m every Mon. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 PUSSERS CARIBBEAN GRILL 6 p.m. every second Fri. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766 RIVERSIDE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1035 Park St., Five Points, 356-4517 ROYAL PALMS VILLAGE WINES & TAPAS 5 p.m. every Mon.,

Wed. & Fri. 296 Royal Palms Drive, Atlantic Beach, 372-0052 THE TASTING ROOM 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400 TASTE OF WINE Tastings daily. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Atlantic Beach, 246-5080 TIM’S WINE MARKET 5 p.m. every Fri., noon every Sat. 278 Solana Rd., Ponte Vedra, 686-1741 128 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 461-0060 III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 5-6:30 p.m. every Mon. 9822 Tapestry Circle, Ste. 111, SJTC, 928-9277 TOTAL WINE & MORE Noon-6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 300, 998-1740 URBAN FLATS 5-8 p.m. every Wed. 9726 Touchton Rd., Tinseltown, 642-1488 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 W90+ 4-7 p.m. every Thur. 1112 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 413-0027. 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 3548 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 413-0025

This Will Hurt for Only a Second

Bright Ideas

• Fern Cooper, 65, and 13 other cataract-surgery patients arrived at Ontario’s Oakville Trafalgar Hospital on June 25 to learn they wouldn’t receive the usual anesthesia because the hospital had decided to schedule an “experimental day” to evaluate how unsedated patients responded. (The Ontario Health Insurance Plan had recently cut anesthesiologists’ fees.) A topical numbing gel, plus doctors’ reassurances were provided, but Cooper, previously diagnosed with severe anxiety, told the Toronto Star of the terror she felt when, fully awake, she watched the surgeon’s scalpel approaching, and then cutting, her eyeball.

• Rhesus monkeys have always posed delicate problems in India, where they are both revered (by Hindu law) and despised (for damaging property and roaming the streets begging for food). In Delhi, the rhesus population has grown dramatically, aided by the Hindus who feed them, and streets and private property are increasingly fouled. However, Amar Singh’s business is good. He owns 65 langurs (apes much more vicious than rhesus monkeys) and, for about $200 a month, periodically brings one or two by a client’s house to urinate in the yard so the rhesus monkeys will stay away.

Movie Scenes Come to Life

• Awww, Mo-ther! Alleged drug dealer Jesus “Pepe” Fuentes, 37, was arrested in Chicago in May after his mother botched a heroin pickup for him. Fuentes, eager to catch the rapper Scarface in concert, sent Mom to gather the 10-kilo drop. She collected the drugs, but the entire shipment was lost when she failed to use a turn signal and was stopped by police. • Catherine Venusto, 45, was arrested in July, charged with breaking into the computer system of the Northwestern Lehigh School District in Pennsylvania (where she formerly worked) and changing the records of her two children (and while at it, reading private emails of 10 school officials). Venusto allegedly switched a daughter’s F grade to M (for medically excused) and one grade of her overachieving son from 98 to 99.

• Should Be an Olympic Sport: Romanian gang members have apparently been apprehended after a series of robberies during March, April and May that resembled a scene from a recent “Fast and Furious” movie. The gang’s vehicle approaches the rear of a tractor-trailer traveling at highway speed, and gangsters climb onto the hood, grab the 18-wheeler’s rear door, open it using specialized tools, and steal inventory, apparently without the driver’s knowledge. In one video released by Bucharest police, the gang members, after peering inside the trailer, decided to take nothing and climbed back out.

The Continuing Crisis

• Officials organizing a show for high school girls in June in Sherbrooke, Quebec, signed a 20-year-old apprentice hypnotist to perform, but by the end of his session, he’d failed to bring all of the entranced girls out of their spells, including one who was so far under, the man had to summon his mentor from home (an hour’s drive away) to come rescue her. The mentor, Richard Whitbread, quickly rehypnotized her and then snapped her out of it with a stern voice, according to a Canadian Broadcasting Corp. News report. He noted his protégé is a handsome young man, which may have unduly influenced the girls. • Christianity has grown in acceptance recently in Ratanakiri province, Cambodia, according to a June Phnom Penh Post item. Up to 80 percent of the population has given up traditional Theravada Buddhism (mixed with animism) as too demanding. According to local officials, traditional priests typically prescribe expensive offerings, such as a slaughtered buffalo, as the price of improving a relative’s health. Said one convertee, with the money saved using Western medicine instead of traditional sacrifices, she was able to build a house for her family. • “Deer stands,” classically, are jerry-built platforms hunters climb onto to spot deer in the distance. In July, county officials in Duluth, Minn., complained the woods are becoming cluttered with elaborate tree houses too often abandoned on public land at season’s end. One official was alarmed by “mansions” — tree stands, he told Duluth News Tribune, with “stairways, decks, shingled roofs, commercial windows, insulation, propane heaters, carpeting, lounge chairs, tables and even the occasional generator.”

Family Values

Recurring Themes

• British Scared-y Cats: U.K. bureaucrats are constantly drawing criticism for their alleged over-concern with safety. In June, Royal Mail notified businesses on a street in Doncaster it would no longer deliver to them on rainy days because the street was too slippery. One clumsy postman had just suffered a broken shoulder when he slipped and fell. In May, the Somerset County Council ordered the removal of a yard sign advertising an upcoming public fundraiser on the grounds that someone might bump into it at night. An event organizer pointed out the particular yard sign was stuck in the grass directly in front of a tree, which was likely equally hard to see in darkness.

Readers’ Choice

• “Meth Lab Explodes in Man’s Pants” was the headline on one newspaper’s version of an April Associated Press item from Okmulgee County, Okla. Police have warned that “one-pot” labs, “cooking” in a soda bottle, can be ready to go in about 40 minutes, but the contents are many times more highly pressurized than, say, a fizzing soda bottle. • At first impression, visitors to New York City’s Central Park seemed excited to be greeted by a man dressed as the “Sesame Street” character Elmo, but then, when a crowd gathers, Elmo incongruously begins a raunchy anti-Semitic rant, denouncing various Jewish conspiracies. Following complaints of several incidents, in June, police took him to a hospital for observation. Chuck Shepherd WeirdNews@earthlink.net AUGUST 14-20, 2012 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 41

ARIES (March 21-April 19): These days, you have a knack for reclamation and redemption. If anyone can put fun into what’s dysfunctional, you can. You may even be able to infuse neurotic cluelessness with a dose of erotic playfulness. Be confident in your ability to perform real magic in tight spots. Be alert for chances to transform messy irrelevancy into sparkly intrigue. How do you feel about the term “resurrection”? Strip away any old associations you may have, and be open to the possibility of new meanings. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The game of tic-tac-toe is simple. Even little kids can play it. And yet there are 255,168 different ways for any single match to play out. The game of life has far more variables than tic-tac-toe, of course. Keep that in mind in the weeks ahead. You may be tempted to believe each situation you deal with can have only one or two possible outcomes, when it may have at least 255,168. Keep options wide open. Brainstorm about unexpected possibilities. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Turn your attention to the word “mortar.” Let’s use it to point out three influences you could benefit from calling on. Definitions of “mortar”: 1. a kind of cannon; 2. the plaster used for binding bricks; 3. a bowl in which healing herbs are ground into powder. Meditate on anything you could do that may: 1. deflect your adversaries; 2. cement new unions; 3. make a container — in other words, create a specific time and place — where you work on a cure for your suffering. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Nirvana’s song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was a mega-hit that sold well and earned critical acclaim, but it had a difficult birth. When the band’s leader Kurt Cobain first showed the raw tune to the band, bassist Krist Novoselic disliked it, calling it “ridiculous.” Cobain pushed back, forcing Novoselic and drummer Dave Grohl to play it over and over again for over an hour. During that ordeal, early resistance dissolved. Novoselic and Grohl even added their own touches. I see a similar process for you in the week ahead. Give a long listen to an unfamiliar idea that doesn’t grab you at first. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): One of history’s most notorious trials was held in Athens, Greece in 399 BCE. A majority of 501 jurors convicted philosopher Socrates of impiety and being a bad influence on young people. What impious things did he do? “Failing to acknowledge the gods the city acknowledges” and “introducing new deities.” The great man was sentenced to death. it’s a good reminder that just because many believe something’s true, valuable or important doesn’t mean it is. That’s especially crucial to keep in mind. You’re in a phase when it may be wise and healthy to evade at least one trend. Groupthink is not your friend. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): With all the homework you’ve done lately, you’ve earned lots of extra credit. I think you’ll get a decent grade in your unofficial “crash course” even if you’re sleepy during the final exam. Just in case, here’s a mini-cheat sheet, with the right answers to the five most challenging questions. 1. People who never break anything never learn how to make lasting creations. 2. A mirror isn’t just a good tool for self-defense, but a tremendous asset in the quest for power over yourself. 3. The less you hide the truth, the smarter you’ll be. 4. The well-disciplined shall inherit the Earth. 5. You often meet your destiny on the road you took to avoid it. 42 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 14-20, 2012

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Hubble Space Telescope has taken 700,000 photos of deep space. Because it’s able to record details impossible to capture from the Earth’s surface, it’s dramatically enhanced astronomers’ understanding of stars and galaxies. This miraculous technology started poorly, though. Soon after its launch, scientists realized there was a major flaw in its main mirror. Fortunately, astronauts were eventually able to correct that in a series of complex repair jobs. It’s possible you’ll benefit from a Hubble-like augmentation of your vision in the next nine months. Right from the get-go, make sure there are no significant defects in the big expansion fundamentals. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): To some folks, sweating is an indelicate act to avoid or hide. There are others for whom sweating is a sign of health and vigor. In Egyptian culture, for example, “How do you sweat?” is a common salutation. In the weeks ahead, align yourself with the Egyptian attitude. It’s not time to impress others with how cool and dignified you are. Rather, success is more likely yours if you’re eager to sweat and willing to let them see you sweat. Exert and extend. Show how much you care. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Whatever I take, I take too much or too little; I do not take the exact amount,” wrote poet Antonio Porchia. “The exact amount is no use to me.” Try adopting that bad-ass attitude in the days ahead. Be a bit contrary, but with humor and style. Doing so puts you in sweet alignment with the impish nature of the vibes swirling in your sphere. If you summon just the right bit of devil-may-care jauntiness, you’ll get the most out of the unfolding cosmic jokes. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What’s the longest-running lie in your life? Maybe it’s a deception you’ve worked long and hard to hide. Maybe it’s a delusion you’ve insisted believing. It could be a wish you keep thinking will come true one day even though there’s scant evidence of that. Whatever the big energy drain is, now’s a good time to change your relationship with it. I can’t say you’ll be able to totally transform it overnight. But if you marshal a strong intention, you can get started. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may have heard the theory that somewhere there’s a special person who’s your other half — the missing part of you. In D.H. Lawrence’s version of this, the two of you were a single angel that split in two before your birth. I don’t buy it. The experiences of everyone I’ve ever known suggest there are many possible soulmates for each of us. My variation: Any good intimate relationship generates an “angel” — a spirit the partners create together. It’s a great time to try this hypothesis. As you interact with a close ally, imagine a third party’s there: your mutual angel. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the weeks ahead, shed emotional baggage, purge useless worries and liberate yourself from attachments to old days and old ways. In other words, clear out a lot of free, fresh space. When you’re done, don’t hide in a dark corner feeing vulnerable, sensitive and stripped bare. Rather, situate yourself in the middle of a fertile hub and prepare to consort with new playmates, adventures and interesting blessings. One of my readers, Reya Mellicker, sums up the right approach: “Be empty, not like the bowl put away in the cupboard, but like the bowl on the counter, cereal box above, waiting to receive.” Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

HOTTIE AT RIVERSIDE JIMMY JOHNS You: Tall, dark and handsome, looking so good making sandwiches. Me: Tall, nice girl dying to talk to you. I come there once a week and I’m always too shy to talk to you. Today I asked a worker who you were; are you single? Would love to get to know you! When: Aug. 8. Where: Jimmy Johns on Park. #1400-0814 SEXY BALD MAN WALKING PUGS You: Sexy, tall man in white T-shirt and Adidas shorts walking two adorable pugs in Woodhollow Apts. Me: Short hair, redhead in a Honda Si passing by. Thought about stopping to say hi but you were struggling with the dogs. Can I help you walk them sometime? When: Aug. 7. Where: Woodhollow Apts. #1399-0814

BLOODMOBILE WITH GORGEOUS EYES I Saw U: Bloodmobile at TJ Maxx between 12:45 & 1:10. You: dark hair, gorgeous eyes, lip pierced, tattoo on foot that says smiles or smile, filling out paperwork. Me: lying on bed donating blood, Carolina blue polo shirt, black shorts & glasses. We made eye contact a couple of times. It was only me and you in Bloodmobile. I wanted to say something but the phlebotomist wouldn’t stop talking. When: July 21. Where: BloodMobile @ Atlantic & Kernan. #1388-0731 STOLEN FISH You: Dark hair, green eyes, wearing a short white dress, drinking a Stolen Fish with ice cream on your finger. Me: Grinning from ear to ear, because I realized you have stolen my heart. Let’s disappear together on a plane to anywhere. When: July 12. Where: Dos Gatos. #1387-0731

MORE OF YOUR SMILES You smiled, you smiled again. You stopped on your way out to say hello. I think you’re attractive, too. “Ditch the Guy.” Come back alone, same time. Culhane’s. When: Aug. 4. Where: Culhane’s. #1398-0814

LOST RUNNING RIOT You: Not around for a while. Been on the lookout. Did you move? I’ve seen your friend but not u. Me: Still tall, still tan, still hoping to run into you! When: Not since June. Where: Riverside. #1386-0731

LOVE YOUR TATTOO I am guilty of eavesdropping. You have a very passionate opinion on life and have great hair, with a tattoo that reads “kindness.” Who are you, and where did you come from? Me: Girl wanting to be your friend. When: July 30. Where: Starbucks. #1397-0814

I SAW MYSELF I saw you and knew you were the one for me. I have looked for so long, and I have never met anyone like you. You were with me my all of my life, but I was blinded by all of the beautiful women on campus. I see now that all I need is myself. When: July 18. Where: FSCJ. #1385-0724

TALL, DARK, FINE AND BUILT I came in to get gas, your smile melted me. You helped me find the things I needed without hesitation. I have long brown hair and dark brown eyes. I was wearing a bohemian, long, nosleeve dress. Your presence put chills down my spine. I knew you were interested, but shy. Please look for me and see if I am the one. When: July 27. Where: World Golf BP. #1396-0807

BEAUT ON A COMMUTE You: silver Civic. Me: blue pickup. I Saw U during my favorite part of the day: leaving work. I risked a wreck to turn and see you. It would’ve been worth it. I slowed down to the speed limit hoping you’d catch up, but Gate Parkway stole you from me. I realized this was a perfect I Saw U opportunity. How about lunch someday? I’m buying. When: July 17. Where: JTB. #1384-0724

FUTURE PAL AND CONFIDANT You: sunglasses, security? Me: grey shirt, bare feet. I shuffled past you on the way to the beach, but you were too focused on the route to notice. Next time let’s connect... so we may travel down the road and back again. When: July 28. Where: PV Beach. #1395-0807

WATER NEVER LOOKED SO TASTY! You: Zephyrhills delivery man. Me: A manager at a shop in the St. Johns Town Center. I asked you how heavy the full containers were. I must say you’re one tall drink of water. Let’s hang out sometime. When: July 11. Where: St. Johns Town Center. #1383-0724

IN YOUR EYES I was standing behind you in line at Starbucks. You turned around and looked at me. We spoke briefly and the entire time, you looked at me; into my eyes! I felt like the LEADING Lady to your LEADING Man: beautiful movie moment. Our meeting ended with a hug. When: July 27. Where: Starbucks Town Center. #1394-0807

SEXY LADY IN WHITE DODGE CHARGER I’ve seen you in the store where I work with your special needs daughter. You’re so very kind and patient. Let me be that special someone in your life. I would love to be the one who makes you smile. When: July 13. Where: Baymeadows & Southside. #1382-0724

FRIENDLY SMILE IN BLUE FATIGUES I saw you early last Thursday morning around 7 am. You were getting gas and probably heading to NAS. Me: tall, long, dark brown hair, white sweater and jeans driving a white Civic. You: driving a dark gray Toyota truck. We caught each other’s eye so many times. I got nervous and regretfully drove away. I’m still thinking about that morning! When: July 19. Where: Daily’s on Roosevelt. #1393-0807 CRASH INTO ME You in a black Speedo with your friend in white tropical shorts. You swam in the surf and left the beach when the seagulls got bad. You swam beautifully; I wish I was one of those waves to crash into you. When: July 18. Where: Jax Beach. #1392-0731 BEAUTIFUL PAINT EXPERT You: gorgeous brown eyes, beautiful smile and even better personality. Me: you gave me wrong directions to your store but it was worth the trip and the bad taste the Milky Way left in my mouth :) Hope to be in the presence of that smile again soon. When: July 22. Where: Sherwin Williams. #1391-0731 THE BLUE CRAB Spunky-Sexy hair, flirty smile behind the bar at The Blue Crab. Saw your picture in the paper and had to come see you. Sat at the bar with you all night. Curious about your team? When: July 15. Where: The Blue Crab. #1390-0731 CUTIE @ THE GARAGE Me: Big beardy bear with the band T-shirt. You: Cute chick with the blue dress and brown purse. You liked my glasses, I liked your jokes. Took some pictures, but you stole my heart! Let’s find a cave and cuddle. When: July 21. Where: The Garage. #1389-0731

HOTTIE WHO LOOKS MEXICAN I was lost until I saw your angelic face. When you spoke, your accent captivated me and changed my life forever. Me: Your tall, dark and handsome hero. I know we’re meant to be together for all eternity. You

got it all, BABE! The smoldering good looks AND the brains! You can come tutor me privately anytime! When: July 7. Where: FSCJ South Campus ASC. #1381-0717

you again that night. If I had a hot tub time machine, I’d go back and give you my number. Crawfish sometime? When: June 29. Where: Bluewater. #1374-0710

CAN I RIDE ON YOUR SHEARWATER? I saw you sitting at the bar by the bathrooms. You had on what looked like buckle jeans and a nice black and grey shirt; very sexy. I had on black shorts and a yellow shirt; sat next to you at the bar. Can I go for a ride on your Shearwater? When: June 20. Where: Cheers Mandarin. #1380-0717

ABSOLUT BEAUTIFUL CUSTOMER Ab-soul-utly beautiful customer, saw you in line behind my friend at liquor store checkout. Our eyes met as the clerk talked about the music in the store referring to ’80s & ’90s. Too stunned by you to speak, I waited outside for you, but it was the wrong door. Me: Tan, long legs, blonde curly hair, blue eyes, a blissful smile because I was looking at you. You: Tall, brown hair, sparking blue eyes, enchanting smile. When: June 29. Where: ABC Liquor, Fleming Island. #1373-0710

SLIM AND FINE I Saw U at MHC; my heart couldn’t stop racing. I just wanted to hold you in my arms. You were so cute with long brown hair, pretty smile. You had on orange shirt and black pants at the front desk. We started talking and I didn’t want to stop, but you had to leave early taking a trip to JFK. I wanted to at least get your name. I come by every now and then to see if you are there but I never see you anymore. Where are you? Email me if you can. When: March 28. Where: MHC. #1379-0717 JAX ZOO 4TH OF JULY You: A cute blonde working the bird aviary. I was there with a friend who was too afraid to go in. We talked for a little bit about the exhibit. When I came back later to talk to you again, you were gone. I would like to chat again. When: July 4. Where: Jacksonville Zoo. #1378-0717 BAD DATE? You: Black shoulder-length hair, white shirt, blue jeans. Me: Black short, dark hair, green eyes. Looked like you were maybe on a bad date? Couldn’t stop stealing glances at you. Let’s talk. See you there? When: July 6. Where: Bold City. #1377-0717 TATTOOED HOTTIE DRINKIN’ COFFEE You: Slinking down Stockton St., Bold Bean in hand; I knew when I saw you that your pipe was smokin’. You look like you work at Inksmith? I want you to dip that bald head in oil and rub it all over my body. Me: There’s dew on my berry! When: July 2. Where: Stockton St. #1376-0710 HOT COP AT TARGET We were walking in the parking lot that Wednesday morning. You: tall, athletic build, strikingly handsome, a smile to die for, is a JSO officer. Me: shorter, brown hair, drives a black Challenger. You asked if it was mine, smiling so big, seeming like you wanted to talk. I replied, “yes” but wanted to say much more. I was too struck by your good looks. Don’t know if you’re in the traffic unit but you can pull me over anytime! Love another chance. When: June 27. Where: Target @ Town Center. #1375-0710 CRAWFISH GUY I met you at Bluewater. We had a ridiculously long talk about crawfish. I had to leave to meet my friend and didn’t run into

THIRD TIME’S A CHARM You recognized me from Cantina and we exchanged numbers a second time. You left and the Apple Store gave me a new phone causing me to lose your number again. You work at Memorial (I think), you should respond b/c I hear the third time is a charm. When: May. Where: Apple Store @ Town Center. #1372-0703 PRINCESS OF THE RODEO You: Doing tattoos that don’t hurt in your Canadian tuxedo! Smile that calms the nerves! Looking like what all pinup girls are modeled after! Me: When pigs fly! When: June 25. Where: Livewire Tattoo. #1371-0703 LEGS A MILE LONG You, exquisite tall blonde w/ a black shirt, short floral skirt and black strap-on sandels and legs from here to the moon! Me, tall divorced dad w/ my three kids who couldn’t take my eyes off You! Never shop alone again! When: June 23. Where: Publix/Roosevelt. #1370-0703 TOOK ME BY SURPRISE You came up to me saying I was cute, blonde hair, gorgeous with a long dress. You were with your guy friend. You gave me your number but I must have put it in my phone wrong. Hopefully we can meet again. When: June 23. Where: Blackfinn Restaurant. #1369-0703 FRONT WINDOW OF KRYSTAL You were the attractive lady sitting at a table in the front window of the Krystal, wearing a black and white ’50s style dress, long hair. You were with a group of people. I was outside the building, walking along the sidewalk, our eyes met twice. It was about 8:00 when we saw each other. Would like to get to know you better. When: June 23. Where: Krystal Main St. Cruise. #1368-0703 I’M GETTING AN ICEE TOO! You: Beautiful blonde in long brown dress. You’d just bought your son an ICEE at Daily’s on Palm Valley Rd. We passed each other and shared a laugh as I was taking my daughter in to get an ICEE too. You left in a silver Toyota SUV, no ring on your finger? Me: Single Dad, “Father of the Year” candidate. Get the kids together sometime? When: June 22. Where: Ponte Vedra. #1367-0703

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Bullets of Joy I

’m feeling a bit insecure right now. As regular readers of I Love Television™ know, I’ve made a career out of questionable shenanigans. I’m not bragging, but if you can’t remember the last time you instigated a drug and alcoholfueled orgy involving a stolen police van, 27 beauty queens, a case of Hormel Chili, and four summer camp counselors — then I guess I am bragging. That being said … I’VE BEEN ONE-UPPED! Here I was smugly thinking to myself that I’m the most grotesque, morally contaminated deviant to ever sell kittens into slavery — and along comes a comedy series so deranged, so violent, so steeped in debauchery, even its own network is ashamed of it! Say hello to “Bullet in the Face” (debuting this Thursday, Aug. 16 on IFC at 10 p.m.), which was originally intended to run over six consecutive weeks. HOWEVER. According to reports, once network brass watched the thing — jam-crammed with shootings, leg-breakings, decapitations and This is a copyright protectedother proof ©Well, let’s just say there was hijinks? a lot of throat-clearing, collar-pulling and uncomfortable silence. ons, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. RUN DATE: 080712 So instead of loudly tooting their horn that they have the craziest, funniest, most insanely PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 psycho-violent sitcom ever? IFC has chosen to Sales Rep FM/SS OF BENEFIT SUPPORT ASK FOR ACTION Produced by ab Checked by only half-promote it, and run the entire series in two nights, featuring back-to-back episodes. A chicken move? Maybe — but a real chicken move would’ve been to shelve this project

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entirely, or quietly release it down the road on DVD. So kudos to you, IFC — because “Bullet in the Face” is going to make some people cry bullets of joy! The plot: Psychopath career criminal Gunter Vogler (Max Williams) is a bat-crap crazy Kraut, as well as a misogynistic, brutally cruel assassin. (So far so good, right?) When his face gets blasted off by his lover’s bullet, the police pay for his plastic surgery and new looks — and in exchange? Gunter becomes an undercover cop. (This plan needs further consideration if you ask me … but whatever! Let’s get to the bloodshed!) The still insane — if not more so — Gunter is sent to infiltrate two warring gangs headed by a pair of crackpot mob bosses (comedian Eddie Izzard and film fave Eric Roberts), and what transpires is more than a bloodbath … it’s a blood-tsunami, featuring hot bikini-clad chicks with machine guns, and car chases,

buildings exploding, needless treachery, skullsmashing, random basketball team murdering, dentist abuse and, yep … at least a few dozen bullets to the face. And through it all? HILARITY ENSUES. “Bullet in the Face” plays like a cross between “Reservoir Dogs” and “Arrested Development” — little wonder, since its creator/producer is the brilliant Alan Spencer, best known for the unforgettable ’80s cop sitcom “Sledge Hammer”! So while my own grotesque exploits may not reach the sidesplitting, deliriously violent heights of “Bullet in the Face,” I’ll try to remember no one “owns” lascivious malevolence and it’s not a competition! (That being said, I’m throwing an orgy this weekend featuring all the people mentioned above PLUS an extra FIVE cases of Hormel Chili! You in?)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 10:00 DSC SHARK FIGHT SHARK FIGHT! SHARK FIGHT! (Who cares what it’s about?) SHARK FIGHT! SHARK FIGHT! 10:00 LIF PROM QUEENS Debut! High school girls fight to become queen of the prom. PROM FIGHT! PROM FIGHT!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 8:00 CW OH SIT! Debut! Like an adult version of “musical chairs” except you might snap your spine. I approve.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 9:00 CW THE NEXT Debut! Faded stars like Gloria Estefan help contestants in yet another singing competition show … STOP IT, STOP IT, STOP IT! 10:30 FX LOUIE Part of being a dad means dealing with rashes on your kids. Deal with it.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 10:00 IFC BULLET IN THE FACE The second night and final three episodes of the bloodiest, most violent and funniest sitcom ever!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 10:00 BBCA THE NERDIST The nerds devote an entire episode to time travel, in which I travel to the future and proclaim it “awesome.” 11:00 COM AMY SCHUMER: MOSTLY SEX One of the most hilarious female comics currently working, in her own stand-up special.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 10:00 AMC BREAKING BAD Walt, Jess and Mike experience “occupational hazards.” Hope they’ve got workman’s comp. 10:00 BBCA COPPER Debut! An Irish immigrant cop investigates murders in 1864 NYC in this fun Brit import!

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 10:00 NBC GRIMM Nick and his mom team up to fight a deadly occult force and … MOOOM! STOP YOU’RE EMBARRASSING ME!! 10:30 MTV THE INBETWEENERS Debut! Another great Brit comedy ruined by MTV. (And yet … no one stops them!) Wm.™ Steven Humphrey steve@portlandmercury.com

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