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An Arlington community garden is a showpiece of environmental stewardship. So why did the city want to destroy it? p. 7

Classical violinist, singer-songwriter and ukulele-shredder Rebecca Zapen brings her hometown sound back to Jacksonville. p. 24

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22 EDITOR’S NOTE p. 4 NEWS The near-razing of a community garden shows how living close to the earth sometimes means pushing the boundaries of the status quo. p. 7 SPORTS Gone and forgotten: The End of the Garrard Era. p. 10 BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Jennifer Carroll in an episode of “The Office: Special Lt. Governor’s Unit.” Plus Jax airport gets the dude nod from a stewardess in the know. p. 7 ON THE COVER Chest-beating, bass-chasing pro angler Peter Thliveros sinks his hooks into Georgia-Pacific’s pollution pipeline. p. 12

Indie darlings Matt Pond PA bring their insightful sound to the Oldest City. p. 23 Rebecca Zapen celebrates domestic bliss with her latest release “Nest.” p. 24 ARTS The 5 & Dime theatre company kicks off their first performance with a staging of “Fahrenheit 451.” p. 30 Silent comedy gets a live score for a screening of Fatty Arbuckle films. p. 31 NEWS OF THE WEIRD It’s official, Russia. Beer is no longer a soft drink. p. 41 BACKPAGE How the school “reform” agenda has wreaked havoc on our public schoolchildren. p. 46

OUR PICKS Reasons to leave the house this week. p. 17 MOVIES Steven Soderbergh’s medical thriller “Contagion” is a total cure for the summertime blues. p. 18 “Warrior” is a welcome contender in the realm of the film fight club. p. 19

MAIL p. 5 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 11 HAPPENINGS p. 34 DINING GUIDE p. 36 I SAW U p. 42 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 43 CLASSIFIEDS p. 44

MUSIC Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham celebrates decades of great and varied music. p. 22 SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2011 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 3

Guns may not be as dangerous to children as swimming pools, or not using a seatbelt, or (in the long run) high fructose corn syrup, but they’re a legitimate line of inquiry for a pediatrician.

Who’s on First?

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ny shmuck who could sue Pat Hill could sue anyone. Hill is the 73-year-old grandmother and 50-year Washington Redskins season ticket-holder who was sued by the team when she could no long afford payments on the club seat contract she’d signed. As the Washington Post reported in 2009 (wapo.st/qwFj1z), Hill, whose modest Virginia home is decorated with Redskins throw pillows and burgundy-and-gold hook rugs, asked the team to waive her contract for a year or two, until her real estate business got back on surer footing. The team refused, suing Hill to extract payment for the club seats for every season through 2017, plus interest, attorneys’ fees and court costs. Hill couldn’t afford a lawyer; she didn’t even challenge the suit. The team won a default judgment of $66,364. Although the team abruptly told the court to drop the judgment just days after the Washington Post story appeared, the man behind the lawsuit, Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder, is clearly not the kind of person to be cowed by fear of looking bad. Which is exactly what made him such a ripe target for skewering in “The Cranky Redskins Fan’s Guide to Dan Snyder” — a scathing, hilarious A-to-Z “encyclopedia of the owner’s many failings,” published last November by the Washington City Paper. And over which Snyder predictably sued. The case, which made national headlines, did little to tamp down perceptions of Snyder as an unredeemable jerk. If anything, it expanded geometrically the universe of people who knew, for instance, that Snyder once sold fans repurposed airline peanuts a year after the airline went out of businesses (bit.ly/nxgBHY), or that he charged fans $25 to park during a so-called “fan appreciation day” event, without any advance mention of a parking fee. Snyder dropped the lawsuit against City Paper last week; few legal minds familiar with the incident ever believed he had a case. Still, Snyder succeeded in one sense — he managed to punish the newspaper that embarrassed him by dragging it through months of merit-less legal challenges, costing the small alt-newsweekly what owners acknowledge were “massive amounts of time and money.” The players are different in a Florida legal battle, but the stakes are the same — a free speech attack that’s more about posturing and gaining political advantage than anything substantive or sincere. The case, loosely known as “Docs vs. Glocks,” surrounds the Florida Legislature’s misguided decision last session to pass a law restricting

when and how a doctor can discuss gun ownership with his patients. The bill, drafted by the National Rifle Association and signed by Gov. Rick Scott in June, prohibited doctors from talking to their patients about guns at all, even if the patient was mentally ill or declaredly suicidal. The final bill, though not as preposterous as earlier versions (which had included jail time for doctors and up to $5 million in fines), still stepped all over physicians’ professional freedom, saying they “should refrain” from asking patients about guns. To be clear: Guns are a significant health hazard, linked to demonstrably higher rates of homicide and suicide, and the cause of thousands of accidental shootings and hundreds of accidental deaths each year. Guns may not be as dangerous to children as swimming pools, or not using a seatbelt, or (in the long run) high fructose corn syrup, but they’re a legitimate line of inquiry for a pediatrician. Which is why Florida doctors, led by pediatricians, sued. In court, lawyers for the state attempted to position the First and Second Amendments as enemies. And while it may be true that the Second Amendment can sometimes seriously impinge on one’s First Amendment rights, the reverse simply doesn’t hold. Talking about a gun doesn’t violate one’s right to “keep and bear” one. And Federal District Judge Marsha Cooke (a George W. Bush appointee) said as much last Wednesday when she blocked the state from enforcing the law. The ruling “makes clear that proponents of Second Amendment rights cannot advance their agenda through laws restricting First Amendment rights,” noted Thomas Julin, an attorney who filed an amicus brief in support of physicians. Daniel Vice, senior attorney with the Washington-based Brady Center, put it more bluntly, celebrating the demise of a “dangerous and blatantly unconstitutional law.” “Especially with eight kids shot and killed every day in America,” Vice added, “it’s crucial that doctors be able to talk about the severe risk of guns in the home.” Don’t expect things to end there, though. Bill-sponsor state Sen. Greg Evers (R-Baker) promised to appeal the case all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary, an idea Gov. Scott appeared to endorse. In a statement last week, Scott asserted, “We plan to appeal the judge’s block, and we’re confident we’ll win the appeal.” Message to doctors and their patients? Sue you. Anne Schindler themail@folioweekly.com

Truth in Numbers

In response to Mr. Hayden (whom I suppose anyone older than 55 recalls as an extreme political leftist of the ’60s and former husband of Hanoi Jane Fonda), his highlighted quote summed up the error of his argument. The quote, “6,197 Americans have been killed in these wars so far, in the name of avenging 9/11,” more than manipulates the truth (Cover Story, “9/11 Blind,” Sept. 7). What has transpired since 9/11 has not been about avenging, but about preventing more terror against American citizens, particularly on our own soil! If the terrorists want to kill Americans, let them try to do so against Americans ready and trained for the fight — our military. Because of our “avenging?” actions, we have not seen attacks even close to what happened to sleeping America on 9/11. I sleep better at night and most Americans do as well. Terry Weaver Jacksonville via email

As the 10th “9/11” anniversary approaches, the sanctimonious memorializing of the incident is reaching an embarrassing level. It’s on every television channel! I’m sick of hearing about 9/11, and sick of listening to charlatans trying to make political capital out of the event. It’s been 10 years now, for God’s sake! All this self-righteous wound-licking has a phony ring to it anyway. We’ve been bombing countries all over the planet for well over half a century now. A little “blowback” should not have been a surprise. During WWII, Britain and America bombed Germany flat, obliterating a total of 160 of her largest cities and towns. Hundreds of thousands of buildings were destroyed, including untold numbers of the best examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture in Europe. Hundreds of cathedrals were left in ruins. Architectural wonders requiring 400 years to build were reduced to rubble in mere minutes by thousand-plane bomber raids dropping hundreds of tons of explosives and incendiaries indiscriminately over German cities. Hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, mostly women and children, were blown to bits or burned alive. We did the same to Japan. Yet destroying German and Japanese cities served no military purpose, as it had little effect on the outcome of the war. Our bombers destroyed 45 percent of the buildings and structures in North Korea during the Korean War, killing a couple hundred thousand innocent civilians in the process. We dropped more tons of bombs on Vietnam than were dropped during all of WWII, killing some 3 million civilians and destroying nearly every building standing. While we were at it, we bombed Cambodia and Laos, as well. We had no reason to be in either of those wars. In 1999, Pres. Clinton ordered the bombing of the beautiful, elegant old Byzantine city of Belgrade, Serbia, for the dubious reason that the Serbs were attempting to push illegal Muslim aliens out of their

province of Kosovo. Serbia was no threat to the U. S., or to our national interests. U.S. Navy ships fired cruise missiles into the city and wave after wave of bombers from U.S. Navy aircraft carriers bombed the city all day long, every day, for 78 straight days. Belgrade’s infrastructure was completely destroyed, including its electrical generating plants, water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, the airport, the railroad system, all of Belgrade’s bridges, numerous buildings downtown and even a passenger train loaded with passengers. This city of 1.5 million people was left with no water and no electricity, and its economy was destroyed. A couple of thousand terrified civilians were also killed. Clinton had ordered the bombing of Baghdad, Iraq, just the year before, with similar results. It has been estimated that American bombers have killed some 10 million civilians all told, and destroyed scores of thousands of buildings around the world, numerous of which were irreplaceable cultural icons. We do this carelessly and casually, with little regard for the horror and destruction we inflict. Yet, when the favor is returned to us and two — TWO — of our buildings are knocked down, we react with self-righteous horror. Ten years later, we are still sanctimoniously memorializing the event and using it to justify even more bomber raids on even more countries. Who the hell do we think we are? Benton L. Bradberry via email

Kids Being Kids

Warren Celli (Mail, Sept. 6) used the teens [who painted the Bridge of Lions statues] as a place to rant about St. Augustine and what he sees as injustices. Children live in their own little world and have no clue. They painted the lions because they WANTED to paint them. It was exciting, fun, daring and they didn’t think they would get caught. To them it was NO BIG DEAL. Judith Jones Jacksonville via email

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he man from Baltimore who brought you such legendary films as, Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Polyester, Hairspray, Cry-Baby and many, many more. Like a wayward Santa for the Christmas obsessed, John Waters - legendary filmmaker and author - cruises into town on his sleigh full of smut this November spreading yuletide cheer and lunacy with his critically acclaimed one-man show, “A John Waters Christmas”. Putting the “X” back in Xmas, Waters’ rapid-fire monologue explores and explodes the traditional holiday rituals and traditions as he shares his compulsive desire to give and receive perverted gifts, a religious fanaticism for Santa Claus, and an unhealthy love of real life holiday horror stories. Delving into his passion for lunatic exploitation Christmas movies and the unhealthy urge to remake all his own films into seasonal children’s classics, “The Pope of Trash” will give you a Joyeaux Noel like no other.

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No Me Gusta! “We need something more for our birthday than two Spanish songs.” — St. Augustine Vice Mayor Leanna Freeman’s somewhat sarcastic reference to the delays that have hampered the city’s 450th anniversary celebration. The two songs were played during a cake-cutting ceremony several weeks ago, but the 450th celebration has been stalled since the city had to break ties with an independent foundation hired to plan the celebrations, but which ultimately only wasted time and $100,000 of taxpayer money (bit.ly/rj76b0).

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A front page Times-Union story last week on the abrupt resignation of the district head of the Department of Children and Families left out an important word: Fraud. The Times-Union story noted that Nancy Dreicer’s resignation had been prompted by a report in the Palm Beach Post, but said only — vaguely — that she resigned after a judge ruled that a liquor license from her Ponte Vedra business had been “wrongly transferred into Dreicer’s control.” The PB Post put it more bluntly, noting that “a judge ruled she fraudulently tried to stiff creditors,” that “Dreicer committed fraud when she transferred a liquor license [the company’s most valuable asset] into her own name” in an effort to avoid paying a civil fine,, and that “the transfer was made with actual defraud.” intent to hinder, delay or defraud d.””

Valerie Herrmann and boyfriend Eli Bajalia stand in their Arlington garden.

Grey-Area Gardens

The near-razing of a community garden shows how living close to the earth sometimes means pushing the boundaries of the status quo Eaarth Movers Earth & Shakers Guerilla gardening, undercover hens, propagating tilapia — Among the subjects up for discussion at Sustainable Springfield’s Urban Agriculture forum on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at the JEA Conference Center, 970 N. Main St., Springfield. Sustainable Springfield is a nonprofit organization that runs a community garden and a children’s garden and hosts workshops on gardening, cooking and nutrition. For more information, go to sustainablespringfield.net.

The “Pull Up Your Drawers” World Tour! Three urban core public schools were the target of lectures on “appropriate attire” by Florida state Rep. Reggie Fullwood (D-Jacksonville), and senators Gary Siplin (D-Orlando) and Stephen Wise (D-Jacksonville). The trio visited three schools on Sept. 8 and 9 to educate students on the new state law outlawing droopy drawers. The law provides for verbal warnings, restrictions on extra-curricular activities, and a three-day in-school suspension for a third offense. The lawmakers spread the word at North Shore K-8, and Andrew Jackson and Ribault high schools.

henever you hear politicians complaining about how budget constraints force them to make painful, counterproductive cuts (which no citizens actually approve of), keep in mind that most such cuts are, in fact, optional. No matter how many teachers, firemen, cops and civil servants must lose their jobs, there is always enough money to harass people; there will always be money to undermine civil liberties. Case in point: Valerie Herrmann and her boyfriend Eli Bajalia have lived and worked in Arlington for almost two years, and in that time they’ve turned their home into a living, breathing display of Permaculture principles at work. In a fairly short period of time, they’ve cultivated one of the most impressive private gardens one is likely to see, boasting nearly 100 types of plant life. It’s like the Garden of Eden, but not as strict, and much easier to find on a map. Fruits grown include lemons and limes, pears and plums, olives and figs, blueberries, mulberries, elderberries, strawberries, starfruit, two kinds each of apples, guava, peaches and pomegranates, three different varieties of figs, four types of grapes. Herbs and vegetables include basil, bergomot, broccoli, bay leaf, beans, tomato, jasmine, cow peas, eggplant, cassava, clover, collards, kale, cucumber, comfrey, hibiscus, cranberry hibiscus, melons, marjoram, okra, lemongrass, ginger, spearmint, mountain mint, licorice, tumeric, peanuts, parsley, sunchoke, sugarcane, stevia and sweet pickle peppers. And there are flowers aplenty: roses, camellias and three

types of sunflowers. They even have a whole bunch of things most people have never heard of: guami, sumac, moringa, paw paw, satsuma, black locust, tulsi, Sudan grass and Okinawan spinach. Like jujubes? Great — they have four kinds of those, too. Much of this produce finds its way into the delicious vegan vittles they whip up as a side business catering to the sweet teeth of conscientious consumers around Northeast Florida. Herrmann’s baked goods are a staple of the Riverside Arts Market; her fudge is especially popular. She was part of the popular vegan eatery Shakti Life Kitchen in Atlantic

stewardship of their little corner of the world as exemplary, something from which all of us can learn. All this time, they actually thought their environmentally friendly, attention-getting, self-sustaining agricultural project was a good thing, something they and their neighbors could be proud of. Well, that was until Aug. 2, when local regulators said otherwise. The property, located at 5708 Milmar Drive N., was cited that day for multiple violations of Chapter 518.202 (1) of the Jacksonville Ordinance Code, which prohibits “Nuisance vegetation” — defined as plant life “which exceeds a height of 15 inches

All the plants in their garden exist in a sort of symbiotic, if not co-dependent, relationship, with growing periods and nutritional needs that reflect and reinforce each other. Beach from October 2008 through March of this year, and has now spun off a new enterprise, “I Love My Life Chocolate: Creative Medicine,” which takes a whimsical approach to the very real science of natural remedies, led by the famously healthful cocoa bean. It must be tasted to be believed. All the plants in their garden exist in a sort of symbiotic, if not co-dependent, relationship, with growing periods and nutritional needs that reflect and reinforce each other. It takes scant straining to see in it a metaphor for the Earth itself, and their good-natured, earnest

over the majority of the parcel or untended growth or weeds, grass, underbrush or undergrowth, or other noxious vegetation (but not including trees, plants or other vegetation protected by state law).” If fully enforced, the city’s vegetation guidelines would mandate the removal of as many as 59 trees. It’s fortunate that these are no airhead hippies floating about, ignorant of their rights or the law. Faced with a potential $500 per day fine, Herrmann (a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College) and Bajalia went on the offensive. First, they argued that the code for which they

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were cited was rendered inapplicable by the passage of Bill 2080 by the Florida State Senate, clarifying the meaning and intent of “FloridaFriendly Landscaping.” Signed into law by then-Gov. Charlie Crist in June 2009, the bill is designed specifically to permit landowners to apply environmentally friendly design to their properties, trumping local ordinances like those Herrmann and Bajalia were cited for violating. In a written appeal on Aug. 8, they wrote: “We have taken the time and effort to INFORM the City [of its] employee’s mistaken notice to our Florida Friendly Landscape out of Honor and Respect. We are NOT appealing. NO APPEAL IS NECESSARY. The $100 appeal fee is more a penalty or fine levied under old rules. … Any assessment against this property will be vigorously fought and all expenses and lost consulting fees that result from such efforts will be levied against any persons, employees of the City or otherwise, that threaten to compromise our health or that of our Florida Friendly Landscape.” From there, they provided some detail on their methods, emphasizing that the entire parcel resulted from deliberate, conscious action. “5708 Milmar Drive North is beyond organic. We use no pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, suicide sprays, dust, pellets, etc. We know these toxins are harmful to more than insects or the diseases they target. Th ey hurt humans, other mammals and birds, and leak into our precious rivers and aquifer. We mulch heavily to protect and enrich the degraded topsoil, to conserve water, and eliminate any plants we don’t wish to be in the garden. We have carefully selected each plant and species in the garden and where it is placed. Everything here has a purpose. Most plants are edible, some insectiary, some attract songbirds, some have good hardwood, some nurse other plants/trees and fix nitrogen [levels] in the soil.” At a time when food prices are skyrocketing, leading to shortages, riots and even mass starvation, it’s strange that homeowners risk being fined or even arrested for, basically, gardening. However, it isn’t altogether surprising, given that we’ve become a nation statistically incapable of electing a president

unless that candidate wins the Iowa caucus, which means obtaining the endorsement of Monsanto, ADM and other purveyors of the government-subsidized GMO corn that now so fully dominates the “heartland.” Over the last 30 years, this country has systematically dismantled its once-legendary agricultural sector. Most family farms are closed; the ones that remain are hamstrung with regulations that make it impossible to compete with corporations, especially given that all of government’s efforts to prop them up with land grants, eminent domain abuses, tax breaks and subsidies. How can small farmers, who grow sustainable food, don’t abuse their livestock and pay their workers fairly, compete with large firms given carte blanche to wreck the land, introduce poisoned meat and vegetables into the marketplace, and use illegal immigrants to cut labor costs? They can’t, and that’s the point. The growing movement toward community gardens represents a direct threat to their interests, which is why those working in that direction face pushback at every step. However, in this particular case, cooler heads prevailed. When officials returned to the garden a couple weeks later, they suddenly seemed a lot more receptive to the case Herrmann and Bajalia were making all along. The couple provided them with aerial photos, close-up pictures of the plants and a full list of plants grown on the property. After snapping a few more pictures, the officials declared the case officially closed on Aug. 23 — a small but important victory for sustainable agriculture. Ultimately, the whole situation may have actually benefited the property owners, who were forced to document their own efforts in greater detail, which makes for quite a compelling argument for the permaculture principles they espouse. They have started a new website, JacksonvillesPermacultureNetwork. com, which will provide guidance and resources for others wishing to make similar moves. We hope the stand they made here in Northeast Florida will inspire others statewide, and help ensure that others aren’t being punished for trying to do the right thing.

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NewsBuzz House Fancy Arlington isn’t normally considered the loci of the architecturally exotic, but an Oct. 8 self-guided tour sponsored by Old Arlington Inc., the Florida chapter of DoCoMoMo (Documentation and Conservation of the Modern Movement) and the Jacksonville chapter of the American Institute of Architects might change a few minds. The tour will feature at least six modernist homes built in the area during a heady and innovative housing boomlet that followed the 1953 opening of the Mathews Bridge, including Jacksonville architect William Morgan’s Hatcher House, inspired by Le Corbusier’s Villa Shodhan in Ahmedabad, India (pictured). The tour begins with an 8:30 a.m. lecture at the Robert Browarddesigned Unitarian Universalist Church. For information, go to info@docomomofl.org.

Bouquets to St. Augustine Beach Vice Mayor Andrea Samuels for recognizing the need to preserve a rare parcel of city-owned land “in perpetuity for our children and grandchildren” rather than selling it for use as a grocery store. The city recently considered an offer from a shopping center developer to sell (for $1.5 million) a 6-acre parcel it had purchased in 2006 (for $2.5 million) for use as a city park. Brickbats to state Sen. John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine) for attempting to dodge responsibility for endorsing a lucrative severance agreement for the former head of the GOP, who was subsequently indicted. Thrasher’s signature appears twice on a contract promising to pay Jim Greer an $11,250-a-month severance for a year, despite serious concerns that he’d been improperly using party funds for his own lavish lifestyle. Asked about the contract in 2010, Thrasher said, “There is not a document to that effect to my knowledge.” In a deposition released last week, Thrasher admitted he’d signed the document, but hedges — unconvincingly — that he didn’t realize the signed contract “was finality.”

Bouquets to Nadia Gordon, marine mammal biologist with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, for organizing an army of volunteers to save four stranded manatees. The endangered creatures were stranded in the shoreline grasses off Toproyal Lane in Arlington as the tide went out on Sept. 12. Gordon brought stretchers and a microchipping device to the scene and then showed the volunteers from the Jacksonville Zoo, Jacksonville University and surrounding neighborhoods how to roll the manatees onto the stretchers and how to return them to the river. All four of the sea mammals survived.

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Gone and Forgotten The end of the Garrard era

h, the outrage. One of the highest-paid people in the entire 904 area code got canned after a bad day at work. This is, of course, something that routinely happens to many lower-paid people, even after good days at work. The ritual bloodlettings at the Times-Union come to mind. But this was … our quarterback! No sooner was the cut announced than the crocodile tears began to flow. There was the guy in the aforementioned local daily paper who said that what happened to Garrard was symptomatic of what happens to people throughout corporate America, blah blah blah. Bloggers, Tweeters, Facebook commentators — many of whom had dissed Garrard over the last couple of seasons — rallied around the signalcaller. He’s such a good man, they said! We need more good people! Many of those words have already been forgotten. All it took was one win — a twopoint squeaker over an undermanned Titans

VyStar pitchman. Given that Garrard’s issue is not a pulled muscle, but related to disks, the consequence of a career’s worth of blindside hits, how much can he have left in the tank? Much like Peyton Manning, Garrard’s longtime rival and statistical better, Garrard left it all out on the field. We’ve heard a lot of nice things about Luke McCown. He has a “quick release,” the wideouts say. And at least at EverBank Field, against a Titans squad still finding its way, that was true enough. McCown, despite being the veteran on the roster, nonetheless makes his share of mistakes. Principal among them: Staring down wide receivers, and locking in on one target over and over again. This will bite him in the butt. I suppose excitement is in order for the eventual beginning of the Gabbert era. But after watching Cam Newton torch the Cardinals — in Arizona — for over 400 yards passing, all I could think was that there was no way in

It sucks that Garrard got the gas face. Bum-rushed out of EverBank just in time for JDR to lay DG9 out like T.S. Eliot’s “patient etherised on a table.”

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squad with a new coach and quarterback and a franchise running back who had only been in camp for a few days. We’re good at forgetting, here in Jacksonville. Remember all the rhetoric about the epic changes we could expect with the new mayor? All that youth energy that was whipped up — Duval’s equivalent of the Arab Spring? So much for all that. As Missing Persons sang, “What are words for/ When no one listens anymore?” I liked the cut of Garrard. I expected the cut of Garrard. Could the timing have been better? In PR terms, it could not have been worse — seriously, right after the Chamber of Commerce luncheon? But the Chamber of Commerce doesn’t mean diddly compared to the NFL’s non-negotiable deadlines. Garrard had to be cut by 4 p.m. or W-Dubs would’ve been on the hook for eight milli. It sucks that Garrard got the gas face. Bumrushed out of EverBank just in time for JDR to lay DG9 out like T.S. Eliot’s “patient etherised on a table.” JDR was waiting for Garrard to “get it going,” “to show signs of life.” But it turned out Garrard’s get-up-and-go done got-up-and-went. The Jags and the quarterback both deny that Garrard’s spinal issue was a problem. What else are they going to do? Garrard wants, and will likely get, one more contract before fading into retirement and a full-time gig as

Hell we would get a similar performance from Gabbert. Ever. That said, the lingering question after the way the Jags handled the QB transition will be this: Why was McCown even necessary to begin with? Why didn’t the Jags just throw Sunshine Gabbert out there? What were they scared of? If only the team were willing to jettison other washed-up players the way they did Diamond Dave. I’m speaking specifically here of Englewood product Rashean Mathis, who hasn’t successfully covered anyone since W was president. Yet he’s still here! Does Gene Smith like the dreadlocks? It’s hard to believe that year after year goes by, and those who go to games are stuck watching Rashean get burned over and over and over again. He doesn’t cover. He doesn’t tackle. What does he do? This will be a problem. McCown/Hill/ Thomas are NOT going to keep up with the elite teams in the league. In a year when the AFC South is wide open, the Jags are poorly positioned. They have no depth and some of their starters shouldn’t even be in the league. AG Gancarski themail@folioweekly.com

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t’s a big week for television, and we’re gonna talk about some of the new Fall shows in just a moment — but first? Christina Ricci’s forehead. Can someone please tell me what’s going on with it? If you have no idea what I’m talking about, take a moment to Google search “Christina Ricci’s forehead.” I’ll wait. (Pause. Pause. Pause.) I KNOW, ISN’T IT AMAZING?? You could play Canadian rules football on that forehead! Her forehead is so big, it’s a “fivehead.” You could write the entire “Star Wars” prologue on that forehead. Her forehead is so big, Republicans want to drill for oil on it. Hey Christina, IMAX called. They want to rent your forehead. Her forehead is so big, it’s got it’s own ZIP code (9021-oh shit, that’s a big forehead!). In 1974, Evel Knievel tried to jump her forehead. Christina’s forehead is where the National Association of Foreheads hold their annual forehead convention. What did Moses

Her forehead is so big, it’s a “fivehead.” You could write the entire “Star Wars” prologue on that forehead. Her forehead is so big, Republicans want to drill for oil on it. Hey Christina, IMAX called. They want to rent your forehead. say to Christina Ricci? “Dude, I spent 40 years wandering around your forehead. So back off, I’m mad at you right now.” SHE … HAS … A BIG … FOREHEAD!! That’s why it’s astounding that Christina’s starring in a new ABC show debuting Sunday at 10 p.m., “Pan Am” — an early ’60s take on the famous airline, in which her forehead plays the runway. Ka-zing-a-ling-a-LING! OK, actually she’s playing a “stewardess” — which is what “flight attendants” used to be called before their egos inflated to the size of Christina’s forehead. Ba-dum-BUM! Ka-POWY-zowieWOWIE!! Goddammit, I’m on fire today! Seriously, before I go too far — did you know Christopher Columbus was the first to theorize that Christina Ricci’s head was round? Let’s check out some more of this week’s huge shows (though not as huge as a certain someone’s forehead). • Charlie’s Angels (ABC, debuts Thursday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m.) This reboot of the ’70s camp classic will focus less on boobs, and more on ultra-violent kick-assery. Is America ready for gorgeous gals shoving a criminal’s face through a glass coffeetable? (Hey, glass coffeetables don’t grow on trees, ya know!) • Person of Interest (CBS, debuts Thursday, Sept. 22, 9 p.m.) Rejoice! It’s a new action drama from exec producers J.J. Abrams and Jonathan “The Dark Knight” Nolan, starring James Caviezel and Michael “Ben” Emerson as an ex-CIA operative and his billionaire software genius pal who team up to stop crimes

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 8:00 FOX GLEE Season premiere! The return of the best/most annoying show on TV, now supposedly 30 percent less annoying. (I’ll believe it when I see it.) 9:00 FOX NEW GIRL Debut! Zooey Deschanel is adorable (of course) in this new sitcom about an eccentric gal living with three bro-dudes.

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8:00 CBS A GIFTED MAN Debut! A surgeon is visited by the ghost of his deceased wife with the following message: “NAG! NAG! NAG!”

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:00 FOX THE SIMPSONS Season premiere! Homer is threatened by an Ukrainian terrorist, which (of course) pulls 24’s Jack Bauer out of retirement. 10:00 ABC PAN AM Debut! When an important flight is one stewardess shy, Christina Ricci’s forehead is given the chance to shine (literally).

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eter Thliveros speeds across the waves on the St. Johns River like a 2011across a still pond. flat rock©skipping A hot wind chops up the river on this 96-degree August afternoon, but the whitecaps are nothing compared to the 8-foot waves he’s negotiated on Lake Erie. And he’ll take heat any day over the snow pelting him sideways as he casts for bass in a snowstorm. For Thliveros, or “Peter T” as the pro angler is known on the Bassmaster Elite Series circuit, this stretch of the river south of Green Cove Springs is home — just a short distance from his actual house, west of St. Augustine. And while the bass fishing isn’t good on the river this time of year, a pro has to constantly improve his game. Wedged into the cockpit of the Ranger bass boat like an offensive lineman in a Mini Cooper, 51-year-old Thliveros works to stay competitive in what’s become a young man’s game. A champion fisherman, who’s earned more than $2 million in prize money and finished 42nd this year in the Elite Series (the NFL of pro fishing), Thliveros nonetheless missed by just seven places qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic, fishing’s Super Bowl. Peter T considers 2011 a good year, if not a great one, for his career. It hasn’t been as good a year for the St. Johns River, however — a water body he loves and knows like the back of his meaty hand. Georgia-Pacific’s proposed and permitted discharge pipeline into the river at Palatka has drawn this good-ol’ boy into an environmentalist mode in an effort to stop the paper mill from polluting the waters he’s skimming across. The Palatka paper mill has discharged its

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wastewater into Rice Creek, a river tributary, since 1947. The result was the virtual death of the creek, which became a dark, smelly place where dioxin accumulated in sediments, and female fish grew male sex organs. Eventually unable to meet water quality standards in the creek, despite the allowances of regulators and years of delay, Georgia-Pacific has sought to build a four-mile pipeline to dump its effluent directly into the St. Johns River. For the company, and for the state environmental regulators who endorse the plan, the pipeline is viewed as an acceptable compromise — and a way for the company to remain profitable. But for an army of environmentalists and, increasingly, a less-traditionally vocal group of outdoorsmen and women, the pipeline chafes against everything that makes Northeast Florida great. “I grew up fishing on the St. Johns River,” Thliveros is quoted as saying on cleanergp.com, a website devoted to fighting Georgia-Pacific’s plan. “I don’t want a pipeline polluting my river.”

eter T grew up in Jacksonville fishing McGirts Creek and the Ortega River in a friend’s borrowed boat. While attending Episcopal High and working in his family’s restaurant, he decided he wanted to catch bass for a living. “When I told my guidance counselor what my plans were, he looked at me like I had three eyes and four ears,” says Thliveros. “I laid out to him how it was going to work and what I was going to do. I look back now, and it’s gone pretty much like I told him.” He had the ambition, the focus and another

strength. “I was fortunate to marry a woman [Valeria] who stood by me the whole time, and said: ‘I believe in you, you do what you want to do,’ ” says Thliveros, who has two sons, Justin and Nick. Aside from cooking in one of the family’s Pizza Italiano restaurants (one remains on Normandy Boulevard, still run by his 82-year-old Greek father), Peter T has never held a job other than that of professional angler. His mother, who passed away in July and was also of Greek ancestry, fought his fishing plans at the start but eventually gave in and financed his first bass boat. Thliveros qualified for his first Bassmaster Elite Series 25 years ago, and people have ribbed him ever since about the easy life of a pro fisherman. “Behind the scenes, it’s a grind,” says Thliveros, an amiable bearish fellow with a graying goatee. “There’s tons of traveling, about 30,000 miles a year, pulling the boat the whole time. We’re glorified truck drivers.” In September, he’ll drive up to New York for an FLW tournament. Cross-country trips to California are money-sucking hauls — particularly if you get skunked and finish out of the money, which is 51st place or worse. First place in one of the eight Elite tournaments brings in $100,000. “It costs about $90,000 a year in entry fees and expenses,” says Thliveros. “If you get a check in every tournament, placing but not winning, you might come close to breaking even.” The ticket to success is sponsorship. And Thliveros — eyeballing his Hummingbird fish finder, and armed with Zoom baits to cast on his Lew’s rods and reels from his Mercury Outboard-

powered Ranger boat with a Minn Kota trolling motor on the bow — makes as much from sponsors as from winnings. He has to be as good a spokesperson for those products as he is a fisherman, doing seminars and appearances. Today, however, he leaves his scorching-hot nylon “scare shirt” loaded with logos in his SUV in favor of a simple red T-shirt. Peter T pushes his visor up, salt-andpepper hair bristling out like quills, and points to a plastic fish-like thing on top of a pile of colored plastic worms. “I’ve made more money on that particular bait than anything else I’ve thrown,” he says of the albino Zoom Super Fluke. “Bass eat the hell out of it.” He adds, “I like to fish my sponsor products, mainly because I believe in them.” Thliveros has built a rep as the soft-plastics

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Georgia-Pacific’s proposed and permitted discharge pipeline has drawn this good-ol’ boy into environmentalist mode in an effort to stop the company from polluting the waters he loves to fish. fisherman (“slow presentation, Florida-style worm fishing”). But these days, he worries about his sponsorships all the time. “All the sponsor money is going to the younger anglers. I’m old, grey, fat — I don’t fit that market demographic, so it’s really tough on me,” he says. “It’s a marketing game now. Perception is the reality. If you blow yourself up and beat your chest and everybody thinks you’re The Man, you are The Man, whether you are or not. And they’re going to pay you like The Man.” Thliveros is partly responsible for the chest-beating that pros display on TV when they catch a fish. Years ago, in the final minutes of a $200,000 payoff tournament, Thliveros caught a bass that gave him first place. “On the way in, I was pounding my fist on the steering wheel, going AAAAGGGHHH! They got it on camera, and the producers said, ‘Oh my God, that was so exciting.’ ” All the rest of the anglers started to emulate that. “For some guys, their whole deal is, if they get in front of the camera, to scream and yell and make a spectacle. Now it’s as much about showmanship as it is about fishing. And the producers would much rather see you lose a fish and cuss and throw a fit than

shore, making the bass more active — and less attentive to a boat with humming electronics above. The shoreline’s contour suggests a depth change, a good ambush spot for any bass hunting their dinner, and for Peter T. “The best anglers are the instinctive anglers. Unless you have a certain instinct within you that allows you to understand a little bit about everything that is going on about you on the water, you are missing the biggest and most important part of the equation,” he says. “I’m a true believer that you are either born with it or not.” GPS systems that show bottom contours and mark coordinates where bass are biting are the worst thing that’s happened to pro fishing in the last 10 years. Thliveros says that about 70 percent of pros rely on other people’s information — waypoints where bass are currently biting found on Facebook and even texted to some anglers’ cellphones during tournaments or within a 30-day period before, which is cheating. “The GPS is great, but it’s what’s not showing up on the screen that’s even better. I get myself in an area with this finder and then I’ll look for specific features about the bottom.

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“The Florida Department of Environmental Protection gave Georgia-Pacific the permit, but why?” asks Thliveros. “Whose palm got greased?”

You’re not competing against other fishermen, it’s always about outsmarting the bass with the pea-size brain. That’s who you’re really competing against,” says Thliveros, who takes pride in his bass-catching instincts.

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be a Big Brother, someone who watches and says ‘No,’ ” says Thliveros, his voice rising louder over the wind and waves. “The Florida Department of Environmental Protection gave Georgia-Pacific the permit, but why? Whose palm got greased? Let’s put it in plain English: Money is the reason that happened. Regulation is absolutely necessary, because greed drives everything in this country.” And it looks to Peter T like greed is going to win again. G-P will be all nice at first, but then they’ll quietly lobby for higher discharge limits and get them. He’d like the Riverkeeper to get more aggressive, believing that diplomacy only benefits the wealthy and the powerful. “If you’re going to be diplomatic, it’s going to cost you in the long run. If you want to stop something, you’ve got to get downright ugly, get mean, stomp your feet and stand in their faces. Otherwise, they’ll run right over you.”

Thliveros is partly responsible for the chest beating that pros display on TV when they catch a fish. “For some guys, their whole deal is if they get in front of the camera to scream and yell and make a spectacle,” he says. “Now it’s as much about showmanship as it is about fishing.”

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discharge, which goes against everything the EPA has mandated to this point,” says Thliveros. “The only way they can increase their discharge is by discharging into a larger body of water, the St. Johns, which dilutes their discharge and makes it seem like everything is OK. But the bottom line is: If you give an inch, they’ll take a mile. Eventually, this section of the river will turn into what Rice Creek is like now.” The hurt will come north from Palatka. While that burg receives an economic benefit from Georgia-Pacific, Thliveros says that area of the river’s claim as the Bass Capital of the World will likely take a hit. He feels very strongly about protecting the river and all of Florida’s water resources and is for strong regulations, a stance that puts him at odds with many other hunters and anglers. The proposed Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act sponsored by the 7th District’s U.S. Congressman John Mica, which would prevent the EPA from stepping in when state agencies ignore the 1972 Clean Water Act, strikes Thliveros as a very bad idea. “When it comes to the environment, there needs to

Steering his Ranger back to the boat ramp, he slows to ask a shrimper in a shoulder-wide brimmed hat how he fared. Not so great. It’ll likely be worse after Georgia-Pacific’s pipeline is spewing into the river. He trailers his boat and heads back home, where he might work on tackle in his shop and later tune in to a food show on TV, a favorite diversion second to hunting. Though he can’t see himself holding up as a browbeaten hopeful on “Hell’s Kitchen,” he knows he’s a good cook. He recently got back in action at Pizza Italiano and has their marinara and meat sauces down pat. But his best dish is homemade barbecue — completely homemade, from hunting the wild hog to smoking it and preparing his signature sauce. “It has heat from datil peppers, a St. Augustine deal from my Greek and Minorcan influences,” says Chef T. “It’s sweet and spicy and very unique. Everybody wants me to bottle it, but I haven’t gotten around to it. Maybe that’ll be my next thing.” Richard Wall themail@folioweekly.com

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Reasons to leave the house this week NOVEL IDEA PETER MATTHIESSEN

The Florida Heritage Book Festival honors authors Peter Matthiessen and Randy Wayne White on Friday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. at Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, 500 Legacy Trail, St. Augustine. National Book Award-winning author and activist Matthiessen has penned such works as 1965’s “At Play in the Fields of the Lord,” his meditative travelogue “The Snow Leopard” and his “Shadow Country” trilogy, a sweeping, semi-fictional epic chronicling the life of Edgar “Bloody” Watson. White is perhaps best known for his best-selling crime novels, including 1990’s “Sanibel Flats,” which featured Doc Ford, a retired NSA agent. Along with a banquet dinner and silent auction, the event includes a meetand-greet with the authors. Tickets are $75. 940-0194. fhbookfest.com

CRAFTY QUILTFEST!

RAP LUPE FIASCO

While progressive hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco is known as much for his anti-establishment views as for delivering mind-opening rhymes, he never lets his fiery rhetoric get in the way of delivering hot-ass music on Grammy-nominated releases like his ’06 debut, “Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor” and his latest, “Lasers” (featuring soul man John Legend). Lupe Fiasco performs with Tinie Tempah, Sarah Green and Young Marquis on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. Tickets are $26.50 and $36.50. 209-0367.

If you like quilts and like to par-tay (and let’s be honest — who doesn’t?!), check out Quiltfest from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22 and Friday, Sept. 23 and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville. This three-day extravaganza features all things quiltish, including hundreds of quiltmakers vying for bragging rights, along with demonstrations, workshops and food, in one of the biggest quilt events in the Southeast! Admission is $8; $7 for seniors. A three-day pass is $15. 630-4000. quiltfestjax.com

AMERICAN BEAUTY GERSHWIN

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season with a celebration of three of the greatest pioneering American composers in a concert featuring George Gershwin’s bluesy “Concerto in F” along with performances of Charles Ives’ “Variations in America” and Aaron Copland’s “Symphony No. 3” on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $25-$70. 354-5547.

ART TULSA TIME

The Museum of Contemporary of Art Jacksonville presents “The Tulsa Series” by photographer Larry Clark through Jan. 8 at 333 N. Laura St., downtown. Using available light and a handheld camera, Clark chronicled his life as a drug addict from 1963-’71 in a celebrated series of landmark black-andwhite images that are as visceral as they are gripping (pictured “Dead 1970” 1968, black and white photograph). “I didn’t take these photographs as a voyeur,” Clark once said, “but as a participant in the phenomenon.” 366-6911.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 BLACKWATER MUSIC FESTIVAL

As the Northeast Florida summer cools down into a mellow autumn, local music lovers know it’s time to break out their polka-dot hoodies, full-head Gov. Rick Scott Halloween masks and “no kill” assless chaps and get freaky at the Blackwater Music Festival, featuring The Flaming Lips (pictured), STS9, Girl Talk, EOTO, Buckethead, Ghostland Observatory, BLORR, Tropic of Cancer and others from Thursday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Sept. 24 at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Singleday tickets range from $40-$70; advance tickets for 3-day festival with camping are $165; $180 at the gate. (386) 364-1683. blackwatermusicfestival.com september 20-26, 2011 | folio weekly | 17

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he general rule of thumb when it comes to disaster movies is The Bigger, The Better. Audiences love to watch the apocalypse on the big screen, whatever form it might take — an errant asteroid aimed, an earthquake or tsunami, even a plague of zombies. Armageddon (and not just Bruce Willis’s movie) is fun, as long as it remains preposterous. One of the most unsettling aspects of Steven Soderbergh’s new thriller “Contagion” is that, unlike in “2010,” “Armageddon” or “The Walking Dead,” Soderbergh plays the terror of disaster straight. The media has made everyone aware of pandemic influenzas and viruses, but rarely do they reach the degree of broadcasters’ hype. The 1918 flu epidemic, which killed somewhere between 50-75 million people, doesn’t count to most of us today, since it seems like ancient history. But if or when a real international health disaster strikes, it might very well resemble the events in “Contagion.” That may not sound like a particularly attractive marketing ploy for a movie, and I must admit that after seeing the film’s bleak trailer, I was doubtful about “enjoying” this particular movie. So crafty a filmmaker is Steven Soderbergh, though, he manages to have it both ways — 2011 “Contagion” is plenty creepy and disturbing, but it’s also fun to watch as a skillful exercise in narrative technique and ensemble character development. Lest you still be concerned, it is also far less gruesome than the previews suggest. The story encompasses a broad range of characters played by a top-notch cast that includes four Oscar winners and several nominees. The action moves across the globe, jumping from Hong Kong to Europe to several U.S. cities. Opening his film on Day 2 of the outbreak, Soderbergh focuses on the individuals who are among the first to contract the deadly flu, including Gwyneth Paltrow, who later becomes the central focus of the CDC’s efforts to identify the disease’s origins. Returning from a trip to Hong Kong, Beth (Paltrow) unwittingly infects her 6-year-old son, who in turn passes the germ on to his classmates. Meanwhile, the same deadly cycle is being enacted around the globe, the camera monitoring the unwitting

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carriers and their numerous contacts. Acting again as his own cinematographer under the familiar pseudonym of Peter Andrews, Soderbergh homes in on those everyday objects that harbor the contagion, such as door handles, glasses, cigarette lighters — all those public things we touch without even thinking. The camera makes everyday objects, as well as the sniffling/coughing person standing next to you in line, things of dread. The first half of “Contagion” is kinetic, almost frenzied, as the film jumps from trouble spot to trouble spot, character to character, victim to victim. Matt Damon has perhaps the film’s best and most substantial role as Paltrow’s distraught husband Mitch, devastated by the death of his wife and stepson, and desperately trying to save his own daughter from contamination. One of the film’s most interesting characters is Internet blogger Alan Krumweide (Jude Law, in a good performance), who’s part-crusader, partmuckraker, part-crook. Soderbergh uses Alan’s dubious character to crystallize the moral and ethical ambiguity that could — and probably would — attend a catastrophic epidemic like the one in “Contagion.” It’s also a penetrating look at the influence of the Internet, for better or worse. Other characters include two dedicated health workers (Oscar winners Kate Winslet and Marion Cotillard) in very different compromising ethical situations. Laurence Fishburne has a meaty role as the Center for Disease Control’s deputy director Dr. Ellis Cheever, a good man facing terrible personal decisions. Jennifer Ehle plays Dr. Ally Hextall, another fearless researcher who puts her own safety at risk to find a possible vaccine, her motives a mix of the personal and the altruistic. “Contagion” is a thinking person’s disaster flick, and Soderbergh (ever one cool stylist) minimizes the extravagant in favor of the personal. This is particularly effective with Damon’s character, the embodiment of a regular good guy who, as the world around him deteriorates into violence and mayhem, struggles to protect his own without sacrificing his basic human values. Chilling but rewarding, “Contagion” is yet another surprise from one of America’s most productive and utterly unpredictable directors. Be sure to bring your hand sanitizer, and try to sit away from any hacking, wheezing movie lovers nearby. Pat McLeod themail@folioweekly.com

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“Warrior” is a welcome contender in the realm of filmdom’s fight clubs Warrior

***@ 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.

ano-a-mano sports films featuring workingclass heroes, seedy urban neighborhoods and a cast of eccentric supporting characters attracted their fair share of critical acclaim and box-office success long before “Rocky” became a blockbuster in the ’70s and spawned all those sequels. They’ve scored recently, too — witness last year’s superbly written, acted and directed boxing drama “The Fighter,” with Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale as sibling pugilists, and 2008’s “The Wrestler,” a vehicle for Mickey Rourke’s startling turn in the title role. So why shouldn’t another contemporary tale of blood sport — this one centered on ultraviolent mixedmartial-arts action — get in the ring, too? “Warrior,” like “The Fighter,” is as much about broken relationships as it is about brutal battles, and any parallels between the story’s two layers are purely intentional. Gavin O’Connor, who also directed the hockey flick “Miracle,” alternates carefully choreographed scenes of headpounding, butt-kicking action with tense dramatic

old pledge, face mortgage default and end up on the streets with his wife and two young daughters? Brendan’s estranged brother, Tommy (Tom Hardy, “Inception”), is also a fighter — one who might have climbed to the top of the MMA world had he not left everything behind to fight, in the Army, in Iraq. Now he’s back, full of bitterness over what could have been, carrying dark secrets about what happened during his deployment. Tommy returns to a blue-collar neighborhood in Pittsburgh, on the footsteps of the family house, now occupied by the siblings’ father. Paddy Conlon (Nick Nolte) is a recovering alcoholic with a history of violence. Now sober, repentant and a returnee to his Irish Catholic faith, he’s intent on healing old wounds — something his sons vehemently oppose. Nolte remains a compelling performer, and the scenes of Paddy being rejected by his sons are beautifully turned feats of acting. For much of “Warrior,” the story takes place in separate locales. Back at his old gym, Tommy learns about Sparta, a glitzy, winner-take-all MMA tournament in Atlantic City, with a $5 million purse going to the last man standing. Tommy reluctantly enlists his dad, once a firstrate coach, to help him prepare for the fight. Meanwhile, Brendan also hears about “The War

“Warrior” is as much about broken relationships as it is about brutal battles, and any parallels between the story’s two layers are purely intentional. sequences. The characters, while not as well developed or intriguing as those in “The Fighter” or “The Wrestler,” eventually become quite sympathetic, benefiting from solid performances by two rising stars. O’Connor’s film, in another reminder of “The Fighter,” concerns a rift between two brothers. Brendan Conlon (Joel Edgerton, “Animal Kingdom”) is a former champion of the sport, now barely surviving as a physics teacher at a Philadelphia public school. Long ago, he gave up professional fighting and promised his supportive wife, high-school sweetheart Tess (Jennifer Morrison) that he’d never return to his old passion. Now, with the bank threatening to take his home, he’s faced with a dilemma. Should he start fighting again for quick cash, or stand by his

on the Shore,” and starts training with old pal Frank (Frank Grillo). Multiple crises come to a head in Atlantic City, where the Conlons finally discover that they’ve entered the same tournament. The apocalyptic showdown battle results in lots of pain, and, yes, some forgiveness and redemption. At well over two hours, the movie is long but so expertly paced, closing with a long crescendo of excitement, that it feels as if it moves quickly. Coincidences fall like rain, but it’s easy enough to suspend disbelief, keeping the absurdities at bay. And the unstated moral of the story? “You’ve got to be cruel to be kind, in the right measure.” Thanks, Nick Lowe. Philip Booth themail@folioweekly.com

“Dad always liked you best!” Tom Hardy (left) and Joel Edgerton take sibling conflict resolution to dazzling, new heights.

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NOW SHOWING APOLLO 18 ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. This low budget sci-fi flick gets high marks for its effective use of fake-documentary footage of a doomed lunar mission and its three-man crew who realize they’re not alone on the moon. BAD TEACHER **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown We don’t know why this crap is back, either. Cameron Diaz gives lessons in raunchy comedy as teacher-from-hell Ms. Halsey in director Jake Kasdan’s film, co-starring Justin Timberlake and Jason Segal. BUCKY LARSON: BORN TO BE A STAR **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. This goofy comedy stars Nick Swardson as Bucky Larson, a naïve grocery bagger who decides to seek his fortune in Hollywood and carry on a family tradition, after learning his parents (Edward Herrmann, Miriam Flynn) were once porn stars. CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Chris Evans stars in this excellent big-screen adaptation of the Marvel Comics Universe story about a patriotic WWII-era soldier-turned-superhero who battles evil leader Red Skull and his renegade Nazi pals.

AREA THEATERS AMELIA ISLAND Carmike Amelia Island 7, 1132 S. 14th St., 261-9867 ARLINGTON & REGENCY AMC Regency 24, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., 264-3888 BAYMEADOWS & MANDARIN Regal Avenues 20, 9525 Philips Highway, 538-3889 BEACHES Regal Beach Blvd. 18, 14051 Beach Blvd., 992-4398 FIVE POINTS 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., 359-0047 NORTHSIDE Hollywood River City 14, River City Marketplace, 12884 City Center Blvd., 757-9880 DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Creepy fare from Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth”) follows a family (Guy Pearce, Katie Holmes, Bailee Madison) who discover their new dream home is inhabited by terrifying creatures.

COLOMBIANA **G@ 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. Director Luc Besson’s action thriller benefits from a winning performance by Zoe Saldana as Cataleya, a South American hit woman who kills for both business and the pleasure of revenge.

DRIVE **** Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. This crime thriller stars Ryan Gosling as a movie stuntman who’s also a driver for thieves in need of a quick getaway. When a big heist gets screwed up, he gets the blame — and a price on his head. Co-starring Carey Mulligan and Christina Hendricks.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park Jason Momoa wears the pelts of the mythical warrior in director Marcus Nispel’s fantasy remake. Co-starring Rose McGowan as Marique, an evil yet sultry witch.

FINAL DESTINATION 5 *G@@ Rated R • AMC Regency Square This is No. 5 — the Grim Reaper’s tired of killing attractive teenagers. Co-starring Nicholas D’Agosto and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood.

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

HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 ***G Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Regal Avenues The final installment is a spellbinding farewell through flashback scenes, solid storytelling and powerful battle sequences, with solid performances by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Ralph Fiennes.

COWBOYS & ALIENS **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Jon Favreau directs the sci-fi-meets-oater-action-yarn, starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde, about an outlaw and sheriff who battle intergalactic varmints. CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE ***@ Rated PG-13 • Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Steve Carell, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star in this insane little rom-com about a group of lonely hearts navigating the dating world of 21st-century Los Angeles.

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When Peek-A-Boo turns deadly: Ryan Gosling (right) stars as a driver for the mob in the crime film “Drive.”

THE DEBT **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Jessica Chastain, Sam Worthington and Helen Mirren star in this spy thriller that follows a group of Nazi hunters and their four-decade mission to apprehend The Surgeon of Birkenau, a notorious war criminal.

THE HELP **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. Emma Stone and Viola Davis star in this tale set in 1960s Mississippi, about a young woman who collects the stories of African-American women in her town who’ve spent their lives working for white families — and publishes them in a sensational book. I DON’T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT **@@ 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. Sarah Jessica Parker, Greg Kinnear and Pierce Brosnan star in this comedy about a married couple trying to balance love, business, family and (gulp) fidelity without losing their minds. LAUGH AT MY PAIN **@@

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 Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square This concert documentary about comedian Kevin Hart includes candid backstage and interview footage as well as scenes from Hart’s comedy tour that grossed a whopping $15 million. THE LION KING 3-D ***@ Rated G • 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. Disney’s 1994 animated fave is remastered in 3-D and features the voices of Jonathan Taylor (OMG, JTT!!) Thomas, Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg and Cheech (“hey man!”) Marin in the adventure of the lion cub Simba and how he discovers a sense of pride in trying to reclaim his throne as king of the animals. MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency Square The Bollywood rom-com stars Imran Kahn, Katrina Kaif and Ali Zafar in a story about a man who falls in love with his brother’s soon-to-be-wife. MIDNIGHT IN PARIS ***@ Rated PG-13 • Carmike Amelia Island, Pot Belly’s, Regal Beach Blvd. Woody Allen’s rom-com stars Owen Wilson as a Hollywood screenwriter on vaca in Paris who’s inexplicably transported to the City of Lights … in the 1920s. Co-stars Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Martin Sheen and Rachel McAdams. OUR IDIOT BROTHER ***@ Rated R • AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, 5 Points Theatre, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Paul Rudd’s endearing performance as the freeloading Ned and solid supporting turns by Zooey Deschanel, Steve Coogan and Emily Mortimer help keep this quirky family comedy from surrendering to sheer stupidity. RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES ***G 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. Director Rupert Wyatt’s take on the classic sci-fi story of man versus monkey swings with killer performances by James Franco and Andy Serkis, as the reluctant ape-turned-superape Caesar. Tasteful special effects help “Rise” climb to the top of the blockbusters. SARAH’S KEY ***@ Rated PG-13 • Cinemark Tinseltown, Pot Belly’s Kristin Scott Thomas stars in this engaging drama about a modern-day journalist who investigates the story of a young girl’s experiences in occupied Europe during WWII.

SEVEN DAYS IN UTOPIA **@@ Rated G • Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Beach Blvd. Robert Duvall and Lucas Black star in this fun story about a young golfer who accepts an eccentric rancher’s offer to spend a life-changing week in the tiny town of Utopia, Texas. SHARK NIGHT **@@ 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 old-school horror fare features Sara Paxton and Sinqua Walls, sassy teens who discover their weekend getaway at the lake includes party crashers in the form of hundreds of hungry sharks! THE SMURFS ***G Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Katy Perry, Hank Azaria, B.J. Novak and Jonathan Winters (yay!) voice these beloved little blue dudes and dudette. When archenemy Gargamel (Azaria) chases them from their home, The Smurfs are transported to our world, where they meet Patrick (Neil Patrick Harris). SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Jessica Alba plays Marissa, a retired spy who juggles raising a family and battling the evil villain Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) when he tries to take over the world. STRAW DOGS **@@ 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. Sam Peckinpah’s classic 1971 psychological thriller gets a questionable remake, with James Marsden and Kate Bosworth as a married couple terrorized by locals when they return to wifey’s hometown in the Deep South. 30 MINUTES OR LESS *@@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park A lackluster bank robbery comedy from director Ruben Fleischer, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Aziz Ansari. WARRIOR ***@ 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. Reviewed in this issue.

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JANE’S JOURNEY Chimpanzee research pioneer Jane Goodall appears in a live broadcast at 8 p.m. on Sept. 27 at AMC Regency 24, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville,

AMC Orange Park 24, 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville and Regal Avenues 20, 9525 Philips Hwy., Southside. The documentary “Jane’s Journey” is screened. For ticket information, go to fathomevents.com ANASTASIA ISLAND MOVIE CLUB International Peace Day is commemorated with a screening of “Joyeux Noël,” the story of WWI soldiers who called a truce for Christmas 1914, at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 at Anastasia Branch Library, 6670 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine. 209-3730. BRIGHTER DAYS The DVD and CD release is celebrated at 6 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. JJ Grey follows the screening with a solo acoustic set, followed by a Q&A. Admission is $20. 209-3751. wjct.org pvconcerthall.com MOVIES UNDER THE BRIDGE “Goonies” is screened at 7:21 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Riverside Arts Market, under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, downtown. Admission is free. 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com POT BELLY’S CINEMA “The Guard,” “Midnight in Paris,” “Horrible Bosses,” “Sarah’s Key” and “The Tree of Life” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101. 5 POINTS THEATRE “Our Idiot Brother” screens at 7:15 and 9 p.m. on Sept. 20, at 9 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 22 at 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. Return of the Silent Comedies is screened at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22. 359-0047. 5pointstheatre.com WGHOF IMAX THEATER “The Wildest Dream” is screened along with “Born To Be Wild 3D,” “The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D” (featuring Kelly Slater), “Hubble 3D” and “Under The Sea 3D,” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, Exit 323 off I-95, St. Augustine. “Legends of Flight 3D” starts on Sept. 30. 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES Johnny Depp returns as Capt. Jack Sparrow in this swashbuckling yarn that follows the crusty tar hooking up with Blackbeard (Ian McShane) and Angelica (Penelope Cruz), trying to find the legendary Fountain of Youth. BRIDESMAIDS OMG! Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne and Jon Hamm star in this raunchy LOL rom-com about a group of BFFs who try to survive weddings and each other, from the creators of “Superbad” and “Knocked Up.” CONAN O’BRIEN CAN’T STOP Director Rodman Flender’s warts-and-all documentary, with plenty of interview and performance footage, follows late-night funnyman Conan O’Brien during his sudden dismissal from “The Late Show” and his subsequent comedy tour. CARRIE Adapted from Stephen King’s novel, Brian De Palma’s spooky (and bloody) 1976 classic gets a digital treatment. Shy, awkward Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) learns to express her feelings through her deadly telekinetic powers. John Travolta, Amy Irving and Piper Laurie co-star in the movie that ruined prom night for more than a few of us.

“Why, sweetheart, this trip will be great! Just think about it: you, me, your mentally unstable ex-boyfriend and his drunken, heavily armed friends. What could possibly go wrong?” Kate Bosworth and James Marsden gear up for a vacation they’ll never forget in the psychological thriller “Straw Dogs.”

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Rock of Ages: Legendary singer-songwriter Lindsey Buckingham performs at The Florida Theatre on Oct. 3.

Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham celebrates decades of great and varied music LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM Monday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville Tickets are $30 and $35 355-2787

umultuous relationships often lead to the best music. Sonny and Cher. Ike and Tina. Johnny and June. Stevie and Lindsey. Wait, what? Yep — Lindsey Buckingham, one of the main players behind Fleetwood Mac’s massive late-’70s-to-early-’80s success, not only produced several of the band’s iconic albums, but was originally responsible for getting mystical frontwoman Stevie Nicks into the band. After moving their floundering blues outfit from Britain in the early ’70s, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie caught wind of Stevie’s and Lindsey’s 1973 classic “Buckingham Nicks” album and decided that Buckingham would be perfect for Fleetwood Mac. Buckingham agreed to join on one condition: His girlfriend Stevie had to join as well. Fleetwood wisely agreed, and rock ‘n’ roll history ensued — but not before Buckingham’s and Nicks’ relationship famously melted down, founding bassist John McVie split with his keyboardist/songwriter wife Christine, and Fleetwood went through his own divorce, all in 1976. The result was 1977’s “Rumours,” a heart-wrenching album that’s sold 40 million copies, the ninth-best sales figure of all time. Buckingham didn’t rest on those laurels. For 1979’s “Tusk,” he convinced the band to let him assume creative control and craft an experimental 20-song double album. Critics hailed it as a precursor to New Wave pop, but label suits and industry experts chided Buckingham for going out on a limb and

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squandering the momentum of “Rumours.” So Fleetwood Mac retreated en masse to the French countryside for 1982’s “Mirage,” which returned to the band’s Top-40 soft-rock formula. With his solo work, however, which started in the early ’80s, Buckingham exercised relentless perfectionism mixed with eclectic quirkiness. He provided goofy soundtrack contributions for “National Lampoon’s Vacation” and “Back To The Future,” but in 1992, for his first headlining tour, he recruited a seven-man army of guitarists, personally teaching each of them the two-and-a-half-hour suite he’d prepared before hitting the road. Returning to work with Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham still loomed large as the creative brains behind the supergroup. At the urging of his record label, 1987’s “Tango in the Night” morphed from a Buckingham solo album into a full-band effort. After he left later that year, the rest of the band recorded “Behind The Mask,” which sold well but was considered a critical failure due to Buckingham’s absence. Then, in 1992, President-elect Bill Clinton reached out to Buckingham to request that the band reunite to perform Clinton’s campaign theme song, “Don’t Stop.” They agreed, but didn’t work together again until the strange vortex of 1997’s cinematic hit “Twister” brought Nicks and Buckingham into one room to work out their past differences for the song “Twisted” on the movie’s soundtrack. In 2001, Warner Bros. pulled another “Tango in the Night,” requesting that Buckingham hold off on releasing his solo album “Gift of Screws.” Instead, they requested that he re-record seven tracks with Fleetwood Mac for the full band’s landmark 2003 “Say You Will” release. That was the first with Lindsey

and Stevie back in the fold after 16 years, but also the first without Christine McVie, who’d joined the band in 1970, finally leaving in 1998. Yet Fleetwood Mac and Lindsey Buckingham soldier on — on Sept. 9, he revealed to ABC News that “the Fleetwood Mac experience … seems like it keeps getting better for me. There’s nothing on the books for next year, but I would be shocked if [a tour and album] didn’t happen at some point.” For now, Buckingham’s live shows continue to feature an intriguing mix of Fleetwood Mac hits like “Tusk” and “Go Your Own Way” along with newer solo material. Buckingham, who will turn 62 the night of his Oct. 3 performance in Jacksonville, even released his sixth studio solo album, “Seeds We Sow,” earlier this month, writing, recording, performing and producing the entire well-received record himself. For all of his solo accomplishments, Buckingham will forever be linked with Stevie Nicks in rock ‘n’ roll lore. And though they haven’t been romantically involved since the ’70s — Buckingham is happily married with three young children — Stevie and Lindsey have both recently admitted that their fire may not be fully extinguished. In August, referencing her new song “Moonlight (Vampire Dream)” in an interview with Spinner.com, Nicks said, “[It’s] really an ancient song that encompasses my strange and everlasting relationship with Lindsey Buckingham … a story [about how] love never dies.” And in September, Buckingham revealed that there was plenty of potential for the future when he told Extra TV, “We are still working on things. It’s nice to think there might be a chapter or two left to play out.” Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

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Philly’s finest: Indie rockers Matt Pond PA perform on Sept. 24 at Café Eleven.

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att Pond PA has crafted nine full-lengths and eight EPs worth of lyrically deep, symphonic indie pop, out of an intense life lived in service to their craft. The band’s sound is geographically specific, evoking the Northeast (where Pond grew up) in all its exquisite natural beauty. In case you were wondering, Matt Pond is a real person, and PA was simply added to the band’s name to pay tribute to Pennsylvania, where the singer-songwriter began his musical career. He just finished sound-tracking the indie film “Lebanon, PA.” Folio Weekly spoke to Pond about mountain cabins, film soundtracks and St. Augustine dance-offs.

Folio Weekly: Tell us how you ended up on tour with indie troubadour Rocky Votolato. Matt Pond: We worked on a few songs for his next album. I actually woke up one morning humming the beginnings of a song about his

F.W.: You have another record in the works. Is it finished yet? M.P.: No. I knew what it was going to be about, but then I changed the whole thing. I tend to do things and think they’re great and then I’m like, “Wait a second …” So this tour will give us a chance to look at what we’re For questions, doing and make it what we want.

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F.W.: You did soundtrack work for the recent indie film “Lebanon, PA.” How did that compare to your other songwriting? M.P.: It’s exciting writing outside of your mind. You’re not writing a narrative; the narrative’s

“The best show I ever played in my life was at Café Eleven, with the worst sunburn of my life.” wife. There was an awkward moment, like, “I wrote a song about your wife.” But he’s a really positive-thinking person, and I tend to rely on bashing myself up, so touring with him has totally changed how I see things. F.W.: For your upcoming tour, you and Rocky allowed the fans to build the playlist via requests. Why cede control like that? M.P.: In Philly the last time I played, everyone was yelling out all the songs they wanted to hear, and when I couldn’t get to one, this guy said, “Just play it several hours later, you asshole!” I don’t mind people calling me an asshole, but I’d prefer if they didn’t, so we just thought, “Let’s not have any arguments this time.” F.W.: A lot of the songs people requested are older. Is it hard for you to go back through your catalog? M.P.: It takes extra practice, but it’s fun. I don’t sit around and play my own songs, so it’s definitely a challenge.

already written, and you get to speak musically about images. I’d love to do more of it. F.W.: Were you sold when you found it was set in Pennsylvania? M.P.: Ben Hickernell mock-scored it with all our songs, because he wanted us to do it … which was hard, because we had convince him that we were beating all of our own songs. But yeah, I’ve probably spent more time in Pennsylvania than anyplace else. I didn’t grow up there, but that’s really where I started playing music and thinking I could do something with my life.

FW: And you’re a big fan of St. Augustine and Café Eleven. M.P.: The best show I ever played in my life was at Café Eleven, with the worst sunburn of my life. Last time we were there, we were about to have a dance-off, but we had to drive overnight to our next show. So this time, I want that dance-off to happen. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com september 20-26, 2011 | folio weekly | 23

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avoiding responsibilities and domestic duties as if they were sunlight or sobriety, classically trained violinist, singer-songwriter and ukulele-shredder Rebecca Zapen has taken the art of settling down to new heights with her latest album, the aptly titled “Nest.” The Jacksonville native, a longtime player on the Northeast Florida music scene, moved to Tampa/St. Pete three years ago. She had been involved with projects ranging from ZapStar, her winning jazz combo with Jacksonville University guitar guru Gary Starling, to playing © 2011 as a duo with her sister-in-strings, double bassist Chelsea Chason. She even appeared on Michael Feldman’s radio show, “Whad’Ya Know?” Now 37, Zapen has amassed an impressive musical résumé that ranges from award-winning soundtrack work in 2009’s “Look Both Ways,” appearing in clubs and festival stages the world over. An avowed devotee of the 1930s “gypsy jazz” of guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli, Zapen has appeared at Seattle’s Djangofest and France’s legendary annual Festival Django Reinhardt in SamoisSur-Seine. Zapen has also documented her career on albums like 2003’s “Hummingbird” and ’05’s “Japanese Bathhouse.” Zapen’s marriage to fellow musician, keyboardist and recording engineer Jeremy Douglass, and the birth of son Joel, now 22 months old, are the inspirations behind “Nest,” an impressive 13-track collection with highlights like the ethereal “Peace,” the klezmerwaltz of “Grandfather’s Song,” the haunting Appalachian-drone of “Colorado” and even a sharp bossa nova reading of Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love.” For her performance next Monday, Sept. 26 at European Street Café, Zapen helms a 12-piece ensemble. We recently spoke to Rebecca Zapen about her highly melodic lineage, and some River City reveries.

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grandfather was a jazz guitarist, and my 92-yearold grandmother still plays her accordion. My mother, violinist Lois Gosa, is in her 40th season playing with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra; my stepfather, Dale Gosa, was a double bassist with JSO for about 30 years; my father, Ronald Zapen, was an assistant conductor with JSO and is now conductor of the Hollywood Philharmonic Orchestra. My earliest musical memories include sitting beneath the baby grand piano as my mother played, hearing the JSO play “Hawaii Five-O” with my father conducting, and observing my mother teaching

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Folio Weekly: You come from an incredibly musical family. Could you talk a bit about your upbringing? Rebecca Zapen: On my father’s side, my

least six months straight without ever sleeping more than a few hours at a time. That makes for a whole new kind of reality! Our central focus was learning how to take care of the little guy, and I was gradually returning to gigging and teaching violin, but trying to strike a balance so that I was with the baby much of the time. F.W.: Has being a good parent cut into any Janis Joplin post-gig, extra-curricular honkytonkin’ activities? R.Z.: For sure! No, really, I was never much into the post-gig extra-curricular activities. Jeremy

“I have a lot of great things to come back to when I visit Jax. I feel sentimental when I drive past my old neighborhoods.” violin students. Being so utterly immersed in music from the time I was born, you’d think it would only be natural to go into music, but my family, knowing the instability of the field, encouraged me to consider other options. After a few years of trying to follow their advice, music called me back, and the two of us have been inseparable these past 10 years. F.W.: How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard it? R.Z.: Maybe I’d say the product of a classically trained violinist, heavily influenced by jazz, writing delicate, cinematic New Folk foraying into Americana, bossa nova and pop — Suzanne Vega meets Chet Baker meets the Ditty Bops! F.W.: You began production on “Nest” when you were six months pregnant and sort of shelved working on it until Joel was 13 months old. Was that delay intentional? R.Z.: To sum up the process, it was: 1) be a parent 2) make a living and 3) be creative, in that order. Becoming a parent was a huge adjustment, mentally and physically. The baby woke up every 2 to 3 hours to be fed, throughout the day, throughout the night. Imagine going at

and I usually hightail it home after our gigs. My wild nights are dinner and a movie, or going out for a couple hours with another mom. Par-tay! F.W.: How do you feel about coming back to our city? R.Z.: I have a lot of great things to come back to when I visit Jax. Of course there’s my family, and they’re always excited to see Joel, who generally travels with me on out-of-town gigs. I feel sentimental when I drive past my old neighborhoods. I grew up in Lakewood and San Jose Manor. As an adult, I have lived in Riverside, Murray Hill and San Marco. When I come home, it’s almost always to play a gig, often a private gig. Hence a lot of people don’t know that I’ve been gigging somewhat regularly in Jax. I have great memories of being a strolling violinist at River Gardens [nursing home] and a number of hospitals; of playing gypsy jazz with Pretty Boy Freud at Starlite Café; folk trio gigs at The Casbah; my long collaboration with jazz guitarist Gary Starling and my two previous CD release shows at Friday Musicale and [then] JMOMA. Dude, you’re making me weepy! Dan Brown dbrown@folioweekly.com

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the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. p.m. on Sept. 23 at Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Tickets are $26.50 and $36.50. 209-0367. Jacksonville. 355-9791. JUD BLOCK Singer-songwriter Block performs at 7 p.m. on JUST LIKE GENTLEMEN, BEWARE THE NEVERENDING, Sept. 24 at Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. SCREAM OUT LOUD, WALKING AMONG MEN, DREAM 355-9791. OF THE DAY This night of faith-based rock kicks off at 7 MATT POND PA, ROCKY VOLOLATO and APEX MANOR p.m. on Sept. 23 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. Indie rockers Matt Pond PA appear at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 S., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8; $10 day of show. at CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 388-3179. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Advance tickets are $10; $12 at the door. 460-9311. MARK WILLIAMS Music in the Courtyard presents singer2 MINUTE WISH CD RELEASE, LAST RED RANSOM, songwriter Williams at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23 at 200 First St., BREAKING THROUGH, THE ROCK N ROLL CHROME Local Neptune Beach. 249-2922. rockers 2 Minute Wish celebrate their new album release ALL NIGHT WOLVES, CARDINAL SLINKY, RACHEL at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., WARFIELD The local rock kicks off at 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850. Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 DOUG SPEARS, HANK WOJI These singer-songwriters play at $8. 398-7496. 8 p.m. on Sept. 24 at European Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., KEV/IVAN These rockers are in at 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Jacksonville. Tickets are $12. 399-1740. Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8. GENERAL TSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FURY, BADA BING BABES, VICTIMS OF 246-2473. CIRCUMSTANCE, SHOTGUN HARBOUR The punk rock starts ZERO N The band does a few numbers at 9 p.m. on Sept. at 8 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 23 and 24 at Cliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Jacksonville. Tickets are $8. 398-7496. Jacksonville. 645-5162. ST. AUGUSTINE SINGER-SONGWRITER COMPETITION RUSHOLME RUFFIANS, YOGURT SMOOTHNESS The indie Local artists battle it out onstage for cash and prizes at 9 p.m. rockers kick off at 9 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Dive Bar, 331 E. Bay on Sept. 24 at Rendezvous Restaurant, 106 St. George St., St. St., Jacksonville. Admission is $3. 359-9090. Augustine. 824-1090. TIM Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SHEA Singer-songwriter Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea is in at 9 p.m. on Sept. DOMINIC PATRUNO Singer-songwriter Patruno plays at 9 23 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville. p.m. on Sept. 24 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Parkway, 854-6060. FRIDAY OCTOBER 7 Jacksonville. 854-6060. DENOUNCER, SWEAR JAR, LEGACIES This night of sweet-ass THE LEGENDARY JCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S These bluesy funksters perform at 10 rock starts at 9 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams p.m. on Sept. 24 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. St., Jacksonville. 353-4692. Tickets are $10. 247-6636. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Tobacco Pat performs at 10:30 (GUNS N ROSES TRIBUTE BAND) GOLIATH FLORES Multi-instrumentalist Flores appears at a.m., The Mast plays at 11:30 a.m., John Carver Band performs 1 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., at 12:30 p.m. and Scott Jones Dancers perform at 2:45 p.m. on SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 Jacksonville. 355-9791. Sept. 24 at Riverside Arts Market, held under the Fuller Warren GET SCARED, DR. ACULA These local rockers perform at Bridge at Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. 554-6865. 6 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., JJ GREY Mofro frontman Grey performs an acoustic set after Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850. a screening of the film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brighter Daysâ&#x20AC;? at 6 p.m. on Sept. 24 at EISLEY, MARKSMEN, CHRISTIE DUPREE Texas indie rockers the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Eisley perform at 8 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Advance tickets are $20; $25 day of the show. 209-0399. Sales Rep re Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. $12. 398-7496.Produced by ab Checked by NOT UNHEARD BAND The are finally heard at 6 p.m. promise ofrockers benefit sUpport AskTickets for are Action REBECCA ZAPEN CD RELEASE CONCERT Singer-songwriter on Sept. 24 at Culhaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. Zapen plays at 8 p.m. on Sept. 26 at European Street CafĂŠ, SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 LUPE FIASCO, TINIE TEMPAH, SARAH GREEN and YOUNG 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $12. 399-1740. MARQUIS Rapper Fiasco appears at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at LANGHORNE SLIM & THE LAW, MATRIMONY, THE WOBBLY

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Mofro frontman JJ Grey plays a solo acoustic set following a screening of the film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brighter Daysâ&#x20AC;? on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Director Spookie Dalyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s documentary captures the band Mofro in performance at Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Variety Playhouse, along with candid interview footage. Advance tickets are $20; $25 day of the show. 209-0399.

BAYMEADOWS

THE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Roy Luis spins new & vintage original house at 9 p.m. every Thur. 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. TONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEW YORK PIZZA & RESTAURANT, 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 322-7051 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri.

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) THE ATLANTIC, 333 N. First St., 249-3338 The Infader spins every Wed. DJ Wes Reed spins every Thur. DJ Jade spins old wave & â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s retro, SilverStar spins hip hop every Fri. DJ Wes

Reed spins â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s, old school, remixes & mashups, Capone spins top 40 & dance faves every Sat. BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings classical island music every Fri.-Sun. BILLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Live music at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 21. Kurt Lanham at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 22. Dune Dogs on Sept. 23. El Camino on Sept. 24. Incognito at noon, Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves Band at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. The Benn for open mic every Wed. BLUES ROCK CAFE, 831 N. First St., 249-0007 Live music every weekend. THE BRASSERIE, 1312 Beach Blvd., 249-5800 Live music every Wed. & Thur. 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. CARIBBEE KEY, 100 N. First St., Neptune Beach, 270-8940 Barrett Jockers on Sept. 20. Mark Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quinn on Sept. 21. Alex

Seier on Sept. 22. John Earle Band on Sept. 23 & 24 CASA MARINA, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Johnston Duo on Sept. 21. Derryck Lawrence project on Sept. 28 COPPER TOP, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-4776 Woody & the Peckers on Sept. 22. Grandpaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cough Medicine on Sept. 23. Charlie Walker on Sept. 24. Rebekah Day on Sept. 25. Karaoke with Billy McMahan, 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Open mic every Wed. THE COURTYARD, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Mark Williams at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23 CRAB CAKE FACTORY, 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza, 247-9880 Live jazz with Pierre & Co. every Wed. CULHANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Dublin City Ramblers at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22. Not Unheard Band at 6 p.m., Jax Pipes & Drums at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24. Just Jazz Quintet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music every Thur. EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001 Jim & Sylvia Guitar Duo from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 25 FIONN MACCOOLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB, 333 First St. N., 242-9499 Live music every Tue.-Sun. FLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Nate Holley every Mon. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. King Eddie reggae every Sun. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Atmosphere, Blueprint and Evidence at 8 p.m. on Sept. 20. Kev and Ivan on Sept. 23. Allele CD release party with Nuera, Bleeding in Stereo, The Chaos Agent and STD on Sept. 30 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Jimmy Solari at 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 21. Mark Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quinn at 8 p.m. on Sept. 22. DiCarlo â&#x20AC;&#x153;D-Loâ&#x20AC;? Thompson on Sept. 23. Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea on Sept. 24 LILLIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Jazz at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. LYNCHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Roger That on Sept. 23 & 24. Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Nate Holley Band every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Video DJ & Karaoke every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Live music at 3 p.m. every Sun. Open mic at 5 p.m. every Wed. DJ Jason hosts Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 The Fritz & Saltwater Grass on Sept. 21. Bread & Butter on Sept. 22. Mile Train on Sept. 23. Rocco Blu on Sept. 24. Dark Horse on Sept. 27. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

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MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Tab Benoit at 10 p.m. on Sept. 20. The Legendary JCs at 10 p.m. on Sept. 23 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 Live music nightly NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music every Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Live music every weekend THE PIER RESTAURANT, 445 Eighth Ave. N., 246-6454 Code Red on Sept. 24. Darren Corlew from 2-7 p.m. every Sun. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Vinnie on Sept. 21. Rough Mix on Sept. 22. Cloud 9 on Sept. 23 & 24. Rough Mix Trio on Sept. 25 RITZ LOUNGE, 139 Third Ave. N., 246-2255 DJ Jenn Azana every Tue.-Sat. DJ Ibay every Mon. DJ Ginsu every Sun. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Open mic on Sept. 20. Billy & Trevor on Sept. 21. Ron Perry Duo on Sept. 22. Mr. Natural on Sept. 23 & 24. Bread & Butter on Sept. 25. Ron Perry on Sept. 26. Live music every Wed.-Mon. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN

BURRO BAR, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 Denouncer, Swear Jar and Legacies on Sept. 23. DJ Tin Man spins reggae & dub every Tue. DJ SuZi-Rok spins synthpop, dance punk, neo-pyschedelia, dream pop, lo-fi, shoe-gaze, post-punk, emo, indie-electronica, glam electro, electro-punk, noise rock and garage every Thur. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun. DJ Chef Rocc spins hip hop & soul every Sun. CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Live music every Tue. & Thur. Smooth Jazz Lunch at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m.

every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri. CLUB TSI, 333 E. Bay St. Live music every weekend DE REAL TING CAFE, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 DJs Mix Master Prince, Pete, Stylish, Big Bodie play reggae, calypso, R&B, hip hop and top 40 every Fri. & Sat. DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Rusholme Ruffians and Yogurt Smoothness on Sept. 23. Live music every weekend DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones spins every Wed. DJ Scandalous spins every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 3531188 Spanky from 7 p.m.-mid. on Sept. 23. BayStreet Band at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 THE IVY ULTRA BAR, 113 E. Bay St., 356-9200 DJs 151 The Experience & C-Lo spin every Rush Hour Wed. DJ E.L. spins top 40, South Beach & dance classics every Pure Sat. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ 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, 356-1110 Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. Saddle Up every Sat. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night from 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. THE PEARL, 1101 N. Main St., 791-4499 DJs Tom P. & Ian S. spin ’80s & indie dance every Fri. DJ Ricky spins indie rock, hip hop & electro every Sat. ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Wits End on Sept. 22. Chillula on Sept. 23. Nate Holley on Sept. 24. Open mic every Tue. 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 Sept. 21. Cowford County at 9 p.m. on Sept. 22. All About Eve at 5 p.m., The Ride at 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. Tony Neal at 5 p.m., The Ride at 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 24. 418 Band on the deck at 5 p.m. on Sept. 25. DJ BG every Mon.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 2 Minute Wish CD release party with Last Red Ransom, Breaking Through and The Rock N Roll Chrome on Sept. 24. Get Scared and Dr. Acula on Sept. 26 BREWSTER’S PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Open mic every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Randal & live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. A DJ spins every Mon. BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Sat. and Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Zero N at 9 p.m. on Sept. 23 & 24. DJ Jack spins for Karaoke dance party every Tue. & Sun. DJ Two3 spins for ladies nite every Wed. DJ Two4 spins every Thur. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Rick Arcusa Band at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. The Karaoke Dude at 8 p.m. every Mon. Live music outside for Bike Night every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TKO’S THAI HUT, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 647-7546 Karaoke from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. on Sept. 21

JULINGTON CREEK, NW ST. JOHNS

HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE, 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 683-1964 Live music at 7:30 p.m. every Fri. SHANNON’S IRISH PUB, 111 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-9670 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

MANDARIN

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with John O’Connor from 7-10 p.m. every Wed. Cafe Groove Duo, Jay Terry & John O’Connor, from 8-11 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat. THE NEW ORLEANS CAFE, 12760 San Jose Blvd., 880-5155 Jazz on the Deck 7-10 p.m. with Sleepy’s Connection every Tue. Open mic with Biker Bob at 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Les B. Fine at 1 p.m. every Reggae Sun. Creekside Songwriters Showcase at 7 p.m. on the last Wed. each month RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing,

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Honky Tonk 2.0: Alt-country troubadours Langhorne Slim & The Law (pictured) perform with Matrimony and The Wobbly Toms on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. The 31-year-old Slim (born Sean Scolnick) has toured with The Avett Brothers, Josh Ritter and The Violent Femmes. Tickets are $8. 460-9311.

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Bryan Ripper at 9 p.m. on Sept. 21. Clayton Bush at 9 p.m. on Sept. 22. Tim O’Shea at 9 pm. on Sept. 23. Domenic Patruno at 9 p.m. on Sept. 24 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Kurt Lanham on Sept. 21. Charlie Walker on Sept. 22. Nate Holley on Sept. 23. Bread & Butter on Sept. 24. Barrett Jockers on Sept. 25. Open mic nite every Tue. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Parkway N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music at 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music every Tue.-Sat. URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 Fuel at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Mon.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

262-4030 Craig Hand every Sat. 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. TREE STEAKHOUSE, 11362 San Jose Blvd., 262-0006 Boril Ivanov Trio at 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum at 7 p.m. every Fri.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. CRACKERS LOUNGE, 1282 Blanding Blvd., 272-4620 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. 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 on Sept. 23 & 24. DJ Waldo every Tue. DJ Papa Sugar every Wed. Buck Smith Project every Mon.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Lee Kelly at 6 p.m. on Sept. 21. Willie Green and Blue Smoke and the Smokin’ Blue Horns at 6 p.m. on Sept. 24 & 25. Chip and Claire Vandiver at 6 p.m. on Sept. 28. Local talent nite every Wed. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Thur. Garage Band at 8 p.m. every Fri. Jam & open mic at 4 p.m. every Biker Sunday.

PONTE VEDRA

NINETEEN at Sawgrass, 110 Championship Way, 273-3235 Time2Swing at 6 p.m. every Thur. Strings of Fire every Sat. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Live music every Thur.-Sun. URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 High Tides of Jazz at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22. Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker at 6 p.m. every Wed.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

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. LOMAX LODGE, 822 Lomax St., 634-8813 DJ Dots every Tue. Milan da Tin Man every Wed. DJ Christian every Sat. DJ Spencer every Sun. DJ Luminous every Mon. METRO, 2929 Plum St., 388-8719 DJ Chadpole every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke with KJ Rob every Sun., Mon. & Tue. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Just Like Gentlemen, Beware The Neverending, Scream Out Loud, Walking Among Men and Dream of the Day at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23. “If You Grew Up on the Westside” Reunion Party on Sept. 30 PIZZA PALACE, 920 Margaret St., 598-1212 Jennifer Chase at 6:30 p.m. every Fri. WALKERS, 2692 Post St., 894-7465 Jax Arts Collaborative every Tue. Patrick & Burt every Wed. DJ Jeremiah every Thur. Acoustic every Thur.-Sat. Dr. Bill & His Solo Practice of Music at 5 p.m. every Fri.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Deron Baker on Sept. 22. The Mix on Sept. 23 & 24 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 Smokin Joe on Sept. 20. Gina & Tony Cuchetti at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. Rick Welch at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 24. Karaoke at 8 p.m. on Sept. 25 THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on Sept. 23. Songwriters open mic

night with TJ Ward every Mon. CAFE ELEVEN, 540 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Matt Pond PA, Rocky Vololato and Apex Manor at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24. Langhorne Slim & the Law, Matrimony and The Wobbly Toms at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Mojo Roux at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23. String Sessions at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24. Vinny Jacobs at 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 CHICAGO PIZZA & BAKERY, 107 Natures Walk Pkwy., Ste. 101, 230-9700 Greg Flowers hosts open-mic and jazz piano from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Fri. CONCH HOUSE LOUNGE, 57 Comares Ave., 829-8646 Brad Newman at 6 p.m. on Sept. 22. Aaron Sheeks at 3, Jerry Melfi at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. Dwayne McGregor at 3, Reggie Lee Lester at 8 p.m. on Sept. 24. Scholars Word from 3-7 p.m. on Sept. 25 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. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery at 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB, 6460 U.S. 1, 823-9787 Mike Sweet from 6-8 p.m. every Thur. KOZMIC BLUZ PIZZA CAFE & ALE, 48 Spanish St., 8254805 Live music every Fri., Sat. & Sun. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 8238806 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. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler noon-4 p.m. every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth at noon every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Marc Berado at 9 p.m. on Sept. 23 & 24. Katherine Archer at 1 p.m. on Sept. 25. Vinny Jacobs every Tue. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Colton McKenna at 9 p.m. every Thur. Will Pearsall at 9 p.m. every Mon. THE REEF, 4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008 Richard Kuncicky from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Sun. SANGRIAS PIANO BAR, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Soul Searchers every Wed. Jim Asalta every Thur. Jazz every Fri. The Housecats every Sat. Sunny & the Flashbacks every Sun. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lil Blaze & DJ Alex hosts Karaoke every Mon. 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 Red River Band at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 & 24. 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. ZHANRAS, 108 Anastasia Blvd., 823-3367 Deron Baker & Soulo every Tue. DJ Cep spins ’80s & disco every Sun. Vinny Jacobs open mic every Mon.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. Karaoke every Wed. & Fri. Live music every College Nite Thur. Guitarist Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. Salsa every Sun. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music from 2-7 p.m. every Sun. THE GRAPE, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-7111 Live music every Fri. & Sat. John Earle every Mon. DJ Mikeology every Thur. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. every Sat. with Gimme the Mike DJs

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 Granville Automatic and Nicole Witt at 8 p.m. on Sept. 22. Jazz every 2nd Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band from 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. DJ Omar spins dance every Fri. DJs Harry, Rico & Nestor spin salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 All Night Wolves, Cardinal Slinky and Rachel Warfield on Sept. 23. General Tso’s Fury, Bada Bing Babes, Victims of Circumstance and Shotgun Harbour at 8 p.m. on Sept. 24. Eisley, Marksmen and Christie Dupree at 8 p.m. on Sept. 26. Bob Wayne & The Outlaw Carnies, Ghostwitch and Black Sun Rising on Sept. 27 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger at 7 p.m. 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 & Band of Destiny at 8 p.m. every Mon. John Earle Band every Tue. DJs Wes Reed & Matt Caulder spin indie dance & electro every Wed. Split Tone & DJ Comic every Thur.

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SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live music from 8-11 p.m. every Tue., Wed. & Thur. Piano Bar with Will Hurley from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., a DJ spins till close every Fri. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. Salsa every Sun. BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic from 7-11 p.m. with Chris Hall every Tue. & every first Sun. Live music at 8 p.m. every Fri., at 6 p.m. every Sat. & at 5 p.m. every Sun. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall at 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717 Hank Woji and Doug Spears at 8 p.m. on Sept. 24. Rebecca Zapen CD release party at 8 p.m. on Sept. 26 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Rockin’ Roke at 8 p.m. on Sept. 22. Zero N at 9 p.m., VJ Shotgun at 11 p.m. on Sept. 23. Sugarbear at 8:30 p.m., VJ Josh Frazetta at 10 p.m. on Sept. 24. Your Jax Music open mic every Wed. Whyte Python every Flashback Fri.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., Ste. 7, Oceanway, 647-7798 DJ Dave on Sept. 23 & 24. Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. with DJ Dave. Open mic every Wed. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. DAMES POINT MARINA, 4518 Irving Rd., 751-3043 Alex Affronti from 5-9 p.m. on Sept. 21. Billy Bowers from 7-11 p.m. on Sept. 23. Alex Affronti at 3 p.m., Ghost Radio at 8 p.m. on Sept. 24. Mr. Natural at 4 p.m. on Sept. 25. Live music every Fri. & Sat. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Big Engine every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. RIVERCITY ISLAND GRILL & CHILL, 13141 City Station Drive, 696-0802 Live music every weekend SKYLINE SPORTSBAR & LOUNGE, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Lauren Fincham at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23. Jud Block at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24. Goliath Flores at 1 p.m. on Sept. 25 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic at 8 p.m. every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music at 8 p.m. every Sat. To be included in the live music listing, send all the vitals — time, date, location with street address, city, admission price and contact number — to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Live music listings are included on a space-available basis.

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A Burning Desire

A hot new theater group kicks off its first performance in fiery fashion THE 5 & DIME, A THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: FAHRENHEIT 451 Saturday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 630-2665 Admission is free; suggested reservations can be made online at the5anddime.org.

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hen members of a new local theater group were looking for a storefront to call home, they set their sights on the old Peterson’s Five & Dime shop in Five Points. Though the thespians ultimately decided they were more of a nomadic bunch, inclined to perform at spaces around the city, “The 5 & Dime” name stuck. Jacksonville native, and co-founder and president of The 5 & Dime board, Staci Cobb reminisces about the now-defunct novelty store, “I remember thinking that my parents must really love me because they would give me two dollars and I’d walk out of there with a ton of crap.” Cobb, a 40-year-old professional actor born and raised on the Southside, has joined forces with founding members and current board of directors Caryl Butterley, Evan Gould, Judy Gould, Lee Hamby, Craig Leavitt, Joshua Taylor, Zeina Salame and Josh Waller, to form The 5 & Dime. The theater company’s mission is simple: “to assemble a high quality, culturally relevant, diverse and integrated collection of artistic events.” “There are a lot of different groups of people not represented in the local theater world,” Cobb explains. “There are the Goths, indie rockers and ©want 2011 steampunk community. We to take classics and revoice them to speak to everyone.” The 5 & Dime’s debut performance — of an adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” — is held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Main Library, to help kick off Banned Books Week. It’s a clever place to host the event, considering Bradbury’s story is about a future American society where reading is outlawed and firemen start fires to burn books. “ ‘Fahrenheit 451’ is about an America that has lost control,” says Cobb. “It’s about being able to tell the difference between propaganda and truth.” Because The 5 & Dime is just starting out, its debut performance is being managed on a

“shoestring budget,” though Cobb promises, “we will not be skimping on creative artistry.” Along with traditional stage presentation, the set and production feature contemporary, multimedia elements, such as film projections of animated effects. Like many actors, the members of The 5 & Dime are also working on shoestring budgets — most have day jobs to supplement their acting income. There are a few teachers, an interior designer, an office manager for a local law firm, a radio host and a proposal writer for a technology company. All are keenly aware that the cost of attending some theater shows can be prohibitive. Says Cobb, “We wanted to form a theater company to put on free events for all members of the community.” Admission to this weekend’s “Fahrenheit 451” library performance is free, but the audience is expected to participate. The group is putting together a curtain speech where they will ask everyone to “check-in” at the library and mention that they’re at the play, using Facebook and Twitter. Cobb sees the irony in utilizing these popular networking tools, considering much of Bradbury’s dystopian classic is centered around surveillance and governmental control. “People forget that their phones and these social media services mean that others can keep tabs on them,” says Cobb. “It can be scary. But The 5 & Dime has decided to use these features for the opposite effect and help get the word out about our performances.” After the play, a Q&A session is held with a panel that includes the actors, local blogger/poet S.J. Rivera, one of the librarians and a facilitator. “There is a real spirit of collaboration with this performance,” Cobb says. Cobb won’t be acting in “Fahrenheit 451” because she’s currently playing Roxie in “Chicago” at Players By The Sea, which runs through Oct. 15. But she promises many more performances with The 5 & Dime in the future. “Our day and time has the potential to be very volatile,” she says. “There are plenty of stories to be told.”

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A bunch of real characters: Richard Norman (Anthony Hodges), composer-keyboardist Bob Moore, percussionist Tony Steve and Fatty Arbuckle (Bobb Robinson) chill in front of the 5 Points Theatre.

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When it comes to giving sonic life to films, Tony Steve and Bob Moore really know how to score FATTY MEETS NORMAN: SILENT COMEDY RETURNS TO 5 POINTS Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville Tickets are $10 359-0047

hen today’s film fans venture into a multiplex to witness the latest Hollywood cinematic spectacle, they can be certain of two things: They’ll leave at least $10 to $20 poorer and quite possibly stumble out of the theater suffering from hearing loss, due to the deafening roar of SurroundSound. Composerkeyboardist Bob Moore and Jacksonville University professor-percussionist Tony Steve long for the halcyon racket of yesteryear, when silent films were scored in real time, with a soloist or a full orchestra guiding the audience through the action onscreen. Last month, this dynamic duo began navigating the narrative on the silver screen at Riverside’s 5 Points Theatre, delivering a real-time score with an onstage arsenal of instruments. Moore manned the keyboards and

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While both admit to being film buffs, their inspiration in scoring these films was as much sonic as it was cinematic. “My primary interest was instilled by my love of animated film music,” says Steve, citing in particular the music behind the “Roadrunner” cartoons. added special effects, while percussionist Steve utilized everything from xylophone and snare drum to gongs, whistles and tuned cowbells. Moore and Steve return to the theater Thursday, Sept. 22 with the same instrumentation to provide a score to the Fatty Arbuckle films “The Bell Boy” (from 1918, also starring Buster Keaton) and 1915’s “Fatty’s Plucky Pup.” Sandwiched between those two shorts will be clips that offer an overview of Norman Studios, a company founded in the 1920s by local film mogul Richard E. Norman, which is credited as being one of the first film studios to feature an all African-American cast in positive and heroic roles. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is also currently exhibiting a selection of Norman Studios movie posters from their permanent collection. Moore and Steve hope that their presentation and performance will help efforts to make this

feeling the pressure of a recession. “In an economic downturn, the masses have always made a beeline toward the entertainment industry,“ says Steve. Moore agrees. “People, even in the best of times, but certainly under duress, crave entertainment.” Of course, the pair is still waging a war against high-wattage soundtracks aimed at an audience desensitized by musical signifiers like “Jaws” and “Star Wars.” But both try to keep an open mind along with their collective ears tuned to the latest trends in sound and vision. “I think one of the most interesting moments in recent movie scoring came from ‘The Social Network,’” says Moore, citing the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. “The almost minimalistic piano theme still haunts me.” Dan Brown dbrown@folioweekly.com SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2011 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 31

PERFORMANCE FAHRENHEIT 451 The 5 & Dime Theatre Company presents its production of Ray Bradbury’s classic sci-fi tale of book burnings at 2 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 630-1420. THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Flagler College’s Gamache-Koger Theater presents the dramatic adaptation of Joan Didion’s acclaimed memoir about grief and loss at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24 and at 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 at 74 King St., St. Augustine. The show is also staged on Oct. 1 and 2. Admission is $20; $18 for seniors; $10 for students. 829-6481. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM The Limelight Theatre stages this family-friendly musical comedy at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24 and at 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. The play runs through Oct. 23. Tickets are $25; $20 for students and military; $22 for seniors. 825-1164. TALL TELLERS OF ST. AUGUSTINE This story-telling group presents “Theater of the Mind: A Passel of Pirates” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 at The Pioneer Barn, located in Fort Menendez at Old Florida Museum, 259 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Admission is $10. 829-8711. CHICAGO Players by the Sea presents this award-winning Roaring Twenties musical at 8 p.m. on Sept. 22, 23 and 24 and at 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 at 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $25. 249-0289. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS ABET stages this classic musical comedy about a floral assistant and an R&B-singing, carnivorous plant at 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24 and 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. Tickets are $20. 247-5828. LEND ME A TENOR Jamie Farr stars in this Tony Award-winning comedy about the mishaps plaguing a production of the opera “Otello” at 8 p.m. on Sept. 21-25 and 27, at 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 24 and 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. The show runs through Oct. 16. Tickets range from $42-$49. 641-1212. MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER St. Augustine Murder Mystery Dinner Theater stages nightly performances of “Murder at Café Noir” at 6:30 p.m. at Ramada in Historic Downtown, 116 San Marco Ave. Tickets are $43.15; $35.15 for children. 671-2508.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS ABET ACTORS WORKSHOP Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre holds acting workshops for all levels of experience from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 and every Sun. through Nov. 13 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. The class fee is $150. 249-7177. ZODIAC GRILL CALL TO ARTISTS The Zodiac Grill is accepting submissions for its themed show “What’s Your Sign?” from 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 25 at 120 W. Adams St., Jacksonville. Pieces should use imagery involving signs (like zodiac, American Sign Language, street signs). Proceeds from the Oct. 5 opening benefit JALA. 477-7238. CALL TO ARTISTS The Jacksonville Fine Arts Festival seeks original poster artwork for its festival to be held in Avondale’s Boone Park on March 24 and 25, 2012. The winning submission gets a free 10x10 exhibitor’s space. Send 300 dpi submissions, including name and media, to cookied@ix.netcom.com CALLING ALL SHAG DANCERS The First Coast Shag Club, for beginners and intermediate, meets every Wed. at 7 p.m. at River City Brewing Company, 835 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. 398-2299. firstcoastshagclub.com HAND DRUM CLASSES Amber Hall teaches hand drum rudiments every Fri. at 7:30 p.m. at Midnight Sun, 1055 Park St., Jacksonville. Class fee is $10. 358-3869. CALL FOR YOUTH ARTISTS The Adrian Pickett Gallery seeks children artists, ages 8-17, for its Jr. JAX Art Expo program, to teach kids about the business of art. The expo is held on Oct. 22. The gallery also needs volunteers and sponsors for this inaugural event. 962-2540. adrianpickett.com

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Graphically Grooved: Tom Baggs’ “News from the Vortex” is on display through September at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. For the past four decades, Baggs has worked in various multimedia formats and studied under contemporary artists like Jud Yalkut, Nam Jun Paik and Terry Riley. 630-2665.

Showcase Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 at University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878. JSO PLAYS GERSHWIN The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring works by Gershwin, Ives and Copland, at 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $25-$70. 354-5547. HIGH SCHOOL VOCALISTS University of North Florida presents the High School Honor Chorus Concert at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the school’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878. JOHN RICCI This acclaimed saxophonist performs at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Jacksonville University’s Swisher Theater, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10; $7 for seniors and military; $5 for students. 256-7677. JAZZ PIANO TRIBUTE A Tribute to the Great Jazz Pianists of Yesterday is featured at 8 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Jazzland Café, 1324 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. 240-1009. CHORAL EUCHARIST The Chamber Music Society of the Church of the Good Shepherd present a concert featuring works by Wood, Bruckner and Widor at 10 a.m. on Sept. 25 at 1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville. 387-5691. PIANO RECITAL Pianist Michael Mastronicola performs at 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10; $7 for seniors and military; $5 for students. 256-7677. SPHINX VIRTUOSI The Beaches Fine Arts Series presents this innovative ensemble at 4 p.m. on Sept. 25 at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave N., Jax Beach. Paintings by Allison Watson are on display during the concert. 270-1771. JUST JAZZ QUINTET This jazzy five-piece performs at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595. JAX JAZZ COLLECTIVE This combo performs at 8 p.m. on Sept. 27 at European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $10. 399-1740. JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Callendar and guitarist Taylor Roberts perform at 7 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., Jacksonville. 388-9551. JAZZ AT TREE STEAKHOUSE Boril Ivanov Trio performs at 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum performs at 7 p.m. every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. 262-0006.

JAZZ AT GENNARO’S Gennaro’s Ristorante Italiano features live jazz at 7:30 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at 5472 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach. 491-1999. JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie features live jazz nightly at 7 p.m. at 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502.

ART WALKS & FESTIVALS DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts & crafts and local produce are offered every Fri. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive. 353-1188. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The Arts Market is held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville and features local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market. Admission is free. 554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT Galleries, antique stores and shops are open from 5-9 p.m. on Sept. 24 for this self-guided tour that takes place in St. Augustine’s San Marco District. 824-3152.

MUSEUMS CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. The Flagler College Art & Design Faculty Exhibition is on display through Sept. 30. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. The cinemathemed exhibit “Jacksonville’s Norman Studios: Movie Posters from the Permanent Collection” is on display through Nov. 2. The education-themed exhibit “One in Three: Let’s Solve Our Dropout Crisis” is on display through Dec. 20. “New View: Interpretations of the Cummer Gardens,” featuring works by students from DASoTA, is on display through Oct. 1. The exhibit, “Ralph H. & Constance I. Wark Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain,” is displayed through Dec. 31. The restored Tudor Room gallery is open through Dec. 31. FLAGLER COLLEGE The Ringhaver Center Bldg., 74 King St., St Augustine, 8296481. A collection of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings memorabilia is on display from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 24 during the Florida Heritage Book Festival. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. Jim Smith’s “Eureka! Steampunk at the Karpeles” is on display through Sept. 30. “Darwin: The Origin of Species” is on display

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through Dec. 27. The permanent collection includes a variety of rare manuscripts. Open Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. The acclaimed, 200-piece photographic collection “Shared Vision: The Sondra and Celso Gonzalez-Falla Collection of Photography” is on display through Jan. 8. “Larry Clark: The Tulsa Series” is on display through Jan. 8. “No Place in Particular: Images of the American Landscape” is on display in the UNF Gallery through Nov. 6. Photographer Melanie Pullen’s exhibit, “High Fashion Crime Scenes,” is featured in Project Atrium through Nov. 6. Family Fun Free Day is held from noon-4 p.m. every Sun. Open Tue.Sun. mocajacksonville.org RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555. An exhibit of works of by the acclaimed African-American photographer E.L. Weems is on display through Dec. 30. An exhibit celebrating local African-American athletes and sports figures, “More Than a Game: African-American Sports in Jacksonville, 1900-1975,” is currently on display. “Lift Ev’ry Voice in LaVilla,” an exhibit of African-American history in Jacksonville, is on permanent display. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun.

GALLERIES AVONDALE ARTWORKS 3568 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 384-8797. Painter Keith Doles’ exhibit “Metropolis” is on display through Sept. 30. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577. The latest works by painter Dane Julian and ceramicist Jerry Peters are on display through Sept. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. Painter Diantha York-Ripley’s “Reflections” is on display through Oct. 10. GALLERY 725 725-5 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 345-9320. The exhibit “From the Streets to the Beach: A Photographic Exhibit” is on display through Oct. 17. GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 398-3161. Doug Eng, Joyce Gabiou and Mary St. Germain are the featured artists through Oct. 31. GALLERY GROUP AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF JACKSONVILLE 8775 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, 486-3000. The Graduate Portfolio Show is held from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 22. ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. The juried theme show “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” is on display through Sept. JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC MAIN LIBRARY 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 630-2665. Tom Baggs’ “News

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from the Vortex” is on display through Sept. J.J. JOHNSON GALLERY 177 Fourth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 435-3200. The photographic exhibit “Contemporary Complexities” is on display through Nov. 5. LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY 1 UNF Drive, Student Union Bldg. 58 E., Ste. 2401, Jacksonville, 620-2475. Photographer John Vriesema’s “After 9/11 A Few Days Later, We Will Not Forget,” is on display through Sept. 28. NULLSPACE 109 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 716-4202. “Offensive Images: Works by Kyle Schweers” is on display through Oct. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 553-6361. Photographic works by Doug Eng, Garry McElwee, Michael Dunlap, Anna Tomczak, Paul Karabinis, Jane Shirek, Dominick Martorelli, Alexander Diaz, Christopher W. Luhar-Trice and Craig Monroe are featured through Sept. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The 9/11-inspired “Walk In Peace Exhibit and Shoe Drive” is featured through Oct. 2. The gallery is accepting donations of new shoes for disadvantaged children of St. Johns County. STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 292-9303. The exhibit “Personal Views,” featuring the works of Times-Union photographers, is displayed through Sept. STELLERS GALLERY 240 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-6065. The opening reception for an exhibit of the latest works by Henry Von Genk III is held from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 24. The show is on display through Oct. Proceeds from the reception benefit the St. Johns Riverkeeper. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA GALLERY 1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 2 Rm. 101, Jacksonville, 620-2534. The collection of large-scale, Polaroid photographic works, “Instant Gratification: 20 x 24,” is on display through Oct. 28. VAULT GALLERY + ARTSPACE 121 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 608-1590. The exhibit “Walter Coker: Through the Lens” is on display through Sept. VANDROFF ART GALLERY Jewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 730-2100. Photographs by Carol Curtis are on display through Oct. 26. W.B. TATTER STUDIO GALLERY 76 A San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 823-9263. The opening reception for an exhibit of the latest works by pastel artist Lyn Asselta is held from 5-9 p.m. on Sept. 24. The show runs through Oct. For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To list your event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email dbrown@folioweekly.com. Events are included on a spaceavailable basis.

Flagler College’s Gamache-Koger Theater presents a dramatic adaptation of Joan Didion’s book “The Year of Magical Thinking” on Sept. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and on Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. at 74 King St., St. Augustine. Didion’s acclaimed 2005 memoir chronicled her grief as a recent widow while also caring for her seriously ill daughter. The book was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and won the National Book Award. The show is also staged on Oct. 1 and 2. Admission is $20; $18 for seniors; $10 for students. 829-6481.

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USDIN LECTURE SERIES Flagler College’s Cecile & Gene Usdin Judeo-Christian Lecture Series features Father Kevin P. Spicer discussing “Entreaty and Supplication: Catholic Clergy and Jews in Hitler’s Germany,” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26 in the College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Admission is free; seating is first-come, first-served. 819-6400. flagler.edu FIRST COAST SURFRIDER The campaign kick-off for the Ocean Friendly Gardens Program is held from 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Rush Street, 320 N. First St., Jax Beach. OFG Program educates and assists people in “applying CPR - Conservation, Permeability and Retention - to revive our watersheds and oceans.” SPIRIT OF AMERICA The U.S. Army presents this free, live-action show with soldiers in historical uniform re-enacting battles and the U.S. Army Band performing at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., downtown. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Call 630-3900 or go to jaxevents.com ANTIQUE APPRAISAL FAIR The Volunteer Guild of The First Light Maritime Society offers this event at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 24 on the lawn at the Lighthouse Keeper’s house, 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine. Appraisers are on hand to evaluate your treasures. Donations of $10 an item or $25 for three items are requested. Proceeds benefit The First Light Maritime Society. 829-0725 ext. 217. FIXED GEAR BIKE RACE The River City Crit qualifying is held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25 at 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. The race itself starts at 9 p.m. Helmet and lights are required for this single speed criterion. Registration is $10. The 904Fixed also offers rides each week through various Northeast Florida routes. For days, times and locations, visit 904fixed.com or email 904fixed@gmail.com. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with ET Swing Band from 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers meals for less than $10. The series runs each Wed. through Sept. 28. 471-1686. staugbchcivicassoc.com COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows are Lasermania at 5 p.m., Laser Vinyl at 6 p.m., Laser X at 7 p.m. and Laser Metallica at 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Tobacco Pat, The Mast, John Carver Band and Scott Jones Dancers appear on Sept. 24 at Riverside Arts Market, held under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, downtown. Bike Day is also observed. Local and regional artists and a farmers market are featured from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. Admission is free. 554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com MOSH AFTER DARK MOSH After Dark features stargazing, wine-tasting and live music by James Hogan and Barry Greene from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Museum of Science and History’s BryanGooding Planetarium, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. 396-6674, ext. 230. themosh.org

POLITICS & ACTIVISM

CITY GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee meets at 10 a.m. on Sept. 20 at City Hall, 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor, downtown. 630-1404. The Council Personnel Committee meets at 11:30 a.m. in Ste. 425, Conference Room A, City Hall, 630-1452. The Council RCD/PHS Committee meets at 2 p.m. in first floor chambers, 630-1404. The Land Use & Zoning Committee meets at 5 p.m. in first floor chambers, 630-1404. The Council Rules Committee holds a special meeting regarding reapportionment legislation at 2 p.m. on Sept. 22 in first floor chambers, 630-1404. coj.net/City-Council JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets at 4 p.m. on Oct. 20 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville. 630-1273.

BOOKS & WRITING

COMMUNITY READ The Jacksonville Public Library and Community Connections present “The Community Read: Jacksonville Turns a Page Together,” a communitywide effort to encourage everyone to read the same book at the same time. Co-authored by Kevin Salwen and his daughter, Hannah, “The Power of Half

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Calling all hipsters! The River City Crit qualifying race for Fixed Gear Cyclists is held on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. The race itself starts at 9 p.m. Helmet and lights are required for this single speed criterion. Registration is $10. The 904Fixed also offers rides each week through various Northeast Florida routes. For days, times and locations, visit 904fixed.com.

— One Family’s Decision to Stop Taking and Start Giving Back” is the selected book, copies of which are available at every library. The Read runs through Oct. 20. 630-2665. jaxpubliclibrary.org/powerofhalf MURRAY HILL BOOK SALE Friends of the Murray Hill Library hold a book sale from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Murray Hill Baptist Church, 4300 Post St., Murray Hill. Admission is free. 384-1523. The Murray Hill Preservation Association offers a spaghetti dinner from 5-7:30 p.m.; admission is $8. Proceeds benefit the library and MHPA. 212-1250. ROMANCE AUTHORS Ancient City Romance Authors present author Renee Ryan, offering the workshop “The Art of Layering: From First Draft to Finished Manuscript,” at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Southeast regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville. acrarwa.org BOOK WAREHOUSE SALE This book sale is held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 24 and from noon-5 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Friends of Jacksonville Public Library Warehouse, 3435 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. You can become a member at the door for just $12.50 a family, $7.50 for an individual, $5 for seniors or students. 630-2304. BOOK SALE The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Branch Library hold a book sale from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 and 30, and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra. You can become a member on the spot for $25. 273-3990, 827-6950. FLORIDA HERITAGE BOOK FESTIVAL The annual festival, featuring authors, book signings, discussions, live and silent auctions, workshops and exhibits, is held throughout the day on Sept. 23 and 24 at various venues in St. Augustine. For details, go to fhbookfest.com LOCAL AUTHORS MARKETPLACE The inaugural event is held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Editing, publishing and writing workshops, as well as children’s activities, are featured. Admission is free. Proceeds provide books for The Peck Center Library, The Boys & Girls Club, Head Start and Nassau County Libraries. 277-7350. CARA CURTIN Local author Curtin (Captain Wilson mystery series) signs copies of her books from 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 30 at Books Plus, 107 Centre St., Fernandina Beach. 261-0303. MEMOIR WRITING CLASS “It’s My Story: I Can’t Take It with Me” is held from noon1:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 at St. Johns County Council on Aging Senior Center, 148 Canal Blvd., Palm Valley. 280-3233.

COMEDY

ARNEZ J The Comedy Zone features All Stars at 8 p.m. on Sept.

20 and 21. Arnez J appears at 8 p.m. on Sept. 22 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24 at 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets are $25 and $30. 292-4242. JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Johnny Mack and Rosalind McCoy appear at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $12. 461-8843. LATITUDE 30 COMEDY Ian Gutoskie and Anthony Sarfino are featured at 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Tickets are $13. 365-5555. ORLANDO SADSARIN Sadsarin appears at 9 p.m. every Sun. at The Norm, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville. 384-9929.

UPCOMING

HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Oct. 1, Palencia Club, St. Augustine JAGS VS. SAINTS Oct. 2, EverBank Field FOLIO WEEKLY’S BEST OF JAX PARTY Oct. 11, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JAX FILM FESTIVAL Oct. 13-16, downtown Jacksonville FOLIO WEEKLY’S OKTOBERFEST Oct. 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre 28TH ANNUAL CARING CHEFS Oct. 23, The Avenues Mall GEORGIA/FLORIDA GAME Oct. 29, EverBank Field FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK Nov. 2, downtown Jacksonville GREATER JACKSONVILLE AGRICULTURAL FAIR Nov. 2-13, Fairgrounds JAGS VS. TEXANS Nov. 27, EverBank Field A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS Nov. 30, The Florida Theatre

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

GOLF CLASSIC Flagler College’s President’s Golf Classic is held at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 23 at TPC Sawgrass Dye’s Valley Course, Ponte Vedra. Brad Brewer offers a clinic at 8 a.m. Lunch, a silent auction and awards presentation follow the tournament. Registration is $250. Proceeds benefit the athletics scholarship fund. 819-6205. flagler.edu LOW TIDE BIKE RIDE The ride is held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24 at Anastasia State Park, 1340A A1A S., St. Augustine. The ride is free with paid park admission. 461-2035. floridastateparks.org

WOMEN’S TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Qualifying rounds are Sept. 24-26, with the main draw matches on Sept. 27-30 at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Racquet Park, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island. Admission is free for matches on Sept. 25-30. Tickets are $10 per adult or $5 per child for matches on Oct. 1 and 2. Proceeds from ticket sales on the final two days benefit Fernandina Beach Rotary Club. 277-5145. aipfl.com JAGUARS VS SAINTS The Jacksonville Jaguars take on the New Orleans Saints at 1 p.m. on Oct. 2 at EverBank Field, One EverBank Place, Jacksonville. Single-game tickets for home games start at $45. 633-2000. jaguars.com TALBOT CRITTERS A ranger discusses the many common species that inhabit the natural communities of the undeveloped barrier islands of Northeast Florida at 2 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the multi-use trail pavilion, south beach area on Little Talbot Island, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with regular park admission. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org A DAY FOR HOPE & FRIENDS Ride horses on the beach for a great cause! Sponsored riders who raise $500 riding horses from 3-5 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Amelia Island State Park, First Coast Highway A1A. A low country boil and barbecue and live music are featured. Admission is $10 a plate; $500 worth of donations to ride. Proceeds benefit Hope Therapy. 491-5166. firstgiving.com/ hopetherapy/amelia-island-beach-ride NATIONAL ESTUARIES DAY The GTM Research Reserve celebrates National Estuaries Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Activities focus on the importance of our estuaries and the need to protect them. Included are live birds of prey presentations by H.A.W.K.E, a guided archeological bike ride and guided kayak trips led by Ripple Effects, a pirate invasion, hands-on science and live music by the Saltwater Cowgirls. Admission is $5 per vehicle. Proceeds benefit the support the education, research and stewardship programs of the Reserve. 823-4500. gtmnerr.org WOMEN’S RUGBY The team holds fall practice from 7-9 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 9A/Baymeadows Regional Park, 8000 Baymeadows Road E., Jacksonville. No experience is necessary. jaxwomensrugby.com SAVAGE ANCIENT SEAS This exhibit interweaves ground-breaking fossil finds from around the globe with cutting-edge computer-generated recreations at Museum of Science and History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. 396-7062. “Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure” runs through Oct. 30. themosh.org

BUSINESS

WOMEN’S LUNCHEONS The Athena Cafe Luncheon presents LaunchPad: Exploring Entrepreneurial Options, from noon-1 p.m. on Sept. 22 at FSCJ’s administrative offices, Boardroom 405, 501 W. State St., Jacksonville. Brownbaggers are welcome; an optional catered lunch is $10. For reservations, call 256-6987. Weight Loss for Women: What Works is the topic for a Nassau County luncheon held from noon-1 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Amelia Island Museum of History, Conference Room, 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach. Box lunches may be purchased for $11 and must be prepaid. 277-7365. BREAKFAST SEMINAR The 401K marketplace is discussed at 9 a.m. on Sept. 23 at AIFBY Chamber of Commerce, 961687 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101G, Amelia Island. Admission is free. 277-1882. SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB The U.S. Army and the Spirit of America are featured at noon on Sept. 21 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is $20. For reservations, call 396-5559.

KIDS

TEEN FASHION A DIY fashion series for teens kicks off with a fringed scarf class at 2 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Main Library’s teen study room, 303 N. Laura St., downtown. Check out more fashion DIY classes through Dec. 3 at jaxpubliclibrary.org. Register by calling 630-0673. SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM DAY Get free admission for two to the Museum of Science and History, with a printed ticket at smithsonianmag.com/ museumday, on Sept. 24 at MOSH, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Restrictions apply. 396-7062. themosh.org DANCE CLASSES Kidz Street Dance (ages 8-12) classes start on Oct. 3 at Dance Trance Studio, 1515 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 390-0939 and on Oct. 5 at Dance Trance Studio, 214

Orange St., Neptune Beach, 246-4600. Call for fees and schedules. dancetrancefitness.com STORY TIME This free program is held from 10:30-11 a.m. every first and third Sat. at Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach. 261-7378.

COMMUNITY INTEREST

ASK-A-LAWYER PROJECT The Jacksonville Bar Association , Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and the Grace & Truth Community development Corporation offer this free event from 9 a.m.-noon on Sept. 24 at Gateway Town center, 5000 Norwood Ave., Northside. Attorneys conduct brief individual consultations. jaxlegalaid.org LEGAL AID FREE CLINICS Jacksonville Area Legal Aid offers free clinics, with no appointment necessary, at 126 W. Adams St., Jacksonville. Topics are: Bankruptcy at 5 p.m. on the first Thur. each month; Consumer Rights at 5 p.m. on the first Wed. each month; Emancipation at 5 p.m. on the first Wed. each month; Child Support Modification at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thur. of each month; Dissolution of Marriage at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Thur. of each month. Small Claims Court at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tue. of each month at Duval County Courthouse, 330 E. Bay St., Room 505, Jacksonville. The Foreclosure and Home Ownership clinic requires a sign-up, call 356-8371 ext. 362. In Nassau County, a Consumer Law Clinic is offered at the Nassau County Courthouse in Yulee. A sign-up is required; call (904) 3568371, ext. 307. jaxlegalaid.org HEART WALK BENEFIT This fundraising benefit is held from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 21 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595. A $10 donation entitles you to a Heart-to-Heart cocktail (with or without alcohol) and an appetizer. The John Thomas Group performs. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association’s 2011 Heart Walk, held from 8-11 a.m. on Sept. 24 at Metropolitan Park, 4110 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville. 256-5720. FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOP Save Your Home: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop is held from 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Clarion Hotel, 2101 Dixie Clipper Drive, Jacksonville. An independent, nonprofit organization based in Sarasota, the Neighborhood Community Foundation strives to help residents develop a better understanding of the foreclosure process, recognize their legal rights, and learn about their options and potential solutions so they can remain in their home. David Hicks is the featured speaker. Admission is free. To register, go to Neighborhood-Community.org or call 877-306-5299. STRUT YOUR MUTT The annual fundraising dog walk is held at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 24 at Riverside Arts Market, downtown Jacksonville. It’s $25 for the dog walk; post-walk activities are free. 388-0490. WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE CLASS Betty Griffin House offers a free women’s self-defense class at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 at Lion’s Den Karate, 138 N. One Drive, Ste. A, St. Augustine. For reservations, call 826-1904. BUDDHIST REFUGE DAY Resident Teacher Carol Lutker presents “Shelter from the Storm: The Meaning of Buddhist Refuge” from 10-11:30 a.m. on Sept. 25 at Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Dr, Atlantic Beach. Receive blessings or formally become a Buddhist. 222-8531. meditationinjacksonville.org DASH AWARDS Local Initiatives Support Corporation presents the second annual awards at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Hyatt Regency Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville. Michael Rubinger is the featured speaker. Admission is $25. 353-1300. DIABETES SCREENINGS Free screenings are offered at several area YMCAs through Sept. 22. The quick and private screenings will include a height and weight measure, calculation of body mass index (BMI), and blood glucose, all in the relaxed and comfortable atmospheres of neighborhood YMCAs. For locations and times, visit FirstCoastYMCA.org DOG DAYS IN THE PARK Dog Days features food, beer and adoptable animals, to raise awareness and funds for Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Confederate Park, 956 Hubbard St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. sacarc.org FINFEST ON THE RIVER The Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center is throwing a party for a purpose at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Florida Yacht Club, 5210 Yacht Club Road, Jacksonville. Gary Roland & the Landsharks perform. Proceeds benefit JSHC programs. 355-3403.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR A health fair is held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Smile Designs, 7505 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. On hand are a massage therapist, a martial arts instructor, podiatrist, body coach, weight loss consultant and a representative from a law firm. Kids activities are also featured. Admission is free. 725-4444. PRAYER, HEALING AND YOU Ron Ballard discusses Christian Science healing at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Neptune Beach Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. 246-2632. FLAGLER TOURS The tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily at Flagler College, located in downtown St. Augustine. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for St. Augustine residents and $1 for children younger than 12. 819-6400. HOMEOWNER ENERGY UPDATES Homeowners within 200 percent of the poverty guideline can receive free energy efficiency updates to their homes through the Weatherization Assistance Program offered by St. Johns Housing Partnership. Residents interested in the program need a Social Security card, driver’s license, proof of home ownership, current utility bill and proof of income in order to fill out the application. Contact the St. Johns Housing Partnership at 824-0902; in Clay County, call 215-1229. FloridaCommunityDevelopment.org/WAP ALCOHOL VENDOR TRAINING The Nassau Alcohol, Crime and Drug Abatement Coalition, Fernandina Beach Police Department and the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco offer a free, two-hour course for restaurants and bars on the moral and legal responsibilities associated with alcohol abuse, from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 28, at Fernandina Beach Police Department, 1525 Lime St., Fernandina Beach. The retail stores course is held from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 29. 277-7342.

CLASSES & GROUPS

GARDENING WORKSHOP Duval County Extension Services hold this workshop from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville. Admission is $5. 255-7450. FARM TO TABLE COOKING CLASS Julington Creek Plantation Cares offers this cooking class from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sept. 22 at First Coast Technical College, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25. Proceeds benefit FCTC Career Navigator programs. 824-4401, 655-1040. jcpcares.org COPING WITH TRAUMA Gary Nguyen, a holistic personal development coach, discusses “Getting Your Life Back After Trauma” at 2 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine. Admission is free. 209-3731. QUIT SMOKING CLASSES The Northeast Florida Quit Smoking Now program offers free quit tobacco classes for smokers and all tobacco users. The classes meet once a week for six consecutive weeks and offer a free book as well as free nicotine replacement therapies (patch, lozenge and gum) to assist tobacco users

in their efforts. (877) 784-8486. NorthFloridaAHEC.org QuitSmokingNowFirstCoast.com SINGLES THAT MINGLE This free singles group, for ages 40-plus, gathers from 6:30-8 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Gator’s Dockside, 8650 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville. 316-1509, 448-0500. URBAN BALLET FITNESS A free demo class is held at noon on Sept. 27 at Dance Trance Studio, 1515 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. 3900939. Free community class is held at 5:45 p.m. on the first Fri. of the month at Dance Trance Studio, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, 246-4600. dancetrancefitness.com HERBAL DISH GARDEN This interactive class is held from 10 a.m.-noon on Sept. 25, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4 and 11 at Maggie’s Herb Farm, 11400 C.R. 13, St. Augustine. The $30 fee includes all materials. Bring garden gloves. 829-0722. maggiesherbfarm.com MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS New meditation class series, “Meaningful Relationships: Overcoming obstacles at home and at work,” are held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 28 at Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Dr, Atlantic Beach. Donation $9 ($5 students). 222-8531. MeditationInJacksonville.org DANCE TONIGHT Dance Energy classes are held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 28 at Dance Tonight, 2177 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. An open house is held at 8 p.m. on Sept. 29. 276-1515. DanceTonightOrangePark.com COMMUNITY HOSPICE Community Hospice of Northeast Florida offers support groups and grief workshops held at various times throughout the area. For details and reservations, call 407-6330. SQUARE DANCE CLUB The Seabreeze Square Dance Club holds an open house at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20 and 27 at Arlington Presbyterian Church, 1300 Sprinkle Drive, Jacksonville. 708-3273, 779-7626. REFLEXOLOGY SEMINAR Learn the history, theory and benefits of reflexology from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 25 at University of North Florida’s Student Union, Rm. 3804, Jacksonville. (504) 559-4259. DEPRESSION/BI-POLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE This support group meets every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville. For more information, call 294-5720 or 356-6081. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem? Maybe they can help. 3586262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna.org, firstcoastna.org NAR-A-NON This group meets at 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168. To list an event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to events@folioweekly. com or click the link in our Happenings section at folioweekly. com. Listings are included on a space-available basis.

“Madam, some lamps are better left un-rubbed.” The Volunteer Guild of The First Light Maritime Society offers an Antique Appraisal Fair on Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m. on the lawn at the Lighthouse Keeper’s house, 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine. Appraisers are on hand to evaluate your treasures. Donations of $10 an item or $25 for three items. Proceeds benefit The First Light Maritime Society. 829-0725 ext. 217.

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

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE (In Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.) THE BEECH STREET GRILL Fine dining in a casual atmosphere. The menu includes fresh local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes created with a variety of ethnic influences. Award-winning wine list. FB. L, Wed.-Fri.; D, nightly; Sun. brunch. 801 Beech St. 277-3662. $$$ BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks the Harbor Marina. The menu includes daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list. FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods. B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ 4750 At the Italian kitchen and wine bar, Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup, clam linguini, panatela bruschetta and fresh gelatos. Dine indoors or on the terrace. FB. B, L & D, daily. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials. Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ EIGHT Contemporary sports lounge offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Fri. & Sat. The RitzCarlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy. , Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$ ESPAÑA RESTAURANT & TAPAS Traditional Spanish and Portuguese dishes, tapas and paella served in a cozy atmosphere. BW, CM. D nightly. 22 S. Fourth St. 261-7700. $$$ FERNANDELI F Classics with a Southern touch, like a onethird-pound devil dog, Reubens and pulled pork. Sandwiches and wraps built to order from fresh cold cuts, tuna, egg and turkey salads. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 17B S. Eighth St. 261-0008. $ GENERAL STORE F This store has a little bit of everything. Breakfast includes hot rope sausage, lunch features the Redneck Reuben. Deli meats, cheeses, chicken, fish, pizzas and pasta. BW. B, L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 310-6080. $ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO F Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas. Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5 S. Second St., 261-9400. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO Elegant island atmosphere. NY strip steak with sauces, Maine crab cakes, seafood fricassee and roast chicken penne pasta. BW. CM. D, nightly. 14 S. Second St. 321-2558. $$$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys, salads and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood (Fernandina shrimp every Thur.); nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, with specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drivethru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee. 225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $ THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery and juice bar. Extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken and fresh organic produce. Wraps, sandwiches, soups. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 T.J. Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ O’KANE’S IRISH PUB F Rustic, genuine Irish pub up front, eatery in back, featuring daily specials, fish-n-chips, and soups served in a sourdough bread bowl. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sun. 318 Centre St. 261-1000. $$

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PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PICANTE GRILL ROTISSERIE BAR F Picante offers flavors of Peru and Latin America, served in a contemporary atmosphere. The menu includes authentic Peruvian cebiche and homestyle empanadas. BW, CM, TO. B, L & D daily. 464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee. 310-9222. $$ PLAE In Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience. D, nightly. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2010 winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 491-6746. $$$$ SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT & MARINA F Dine inside or on the deck. Snow crab legs, fresh fish, shellfish dishes. FB. L & D, daily. 9716 Heckscher Dr., Ft. George Island. 251-2449. $$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ SNAPPER’S BAR & SEAFOOD GRILL The Amelia Island restaurant offers traditional bar-and-grill fare, including tacos, wraps, sandwiches, soups and burgers, as well as fish, shellfish and steaks. L & D, daily. FB, CM. 960062 Gateway Blvd. 491-6888. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on large oceanview deck. Steaks, fresh fish, shrimp and nightly specials. Late-night menu. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot; Best of Jax 2010 winner. Grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

EAST COAST BUFFET F A 160+ item Chinese, Japanese, American and Italian buffet. Dine in, take out. FB. L & D, Mon.Sat.; Sun. brunch. 9569 Regency Sq. Blvd. N. 726-9888. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL See Mandarin. 9070 Merrill. 743-2662. $$ 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. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal. 8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $$ MEEHAN’S TAVERN F This Irish pub and restaurant serves beef and Guinness stew, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, traditional lamb stew and jalapeño poppers, made fresh onsite, in a comfy atmosphere. Wifi, HDTVs, non-smoking. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5. 551-7076. $$ NERO’S CAFE F Nero’s serves traditional Italian fare, including seafood, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ TREY’S DELI & GRILL F Fresh food served in a relaxed atmosphere. Burgers, Trey’s Reuben, deli sandwiches, pork, steaks, seafood, pies. Prime rib specials every Fri. night. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 2044 Rogero Rd. 744-3690. $$ UNIVERSITY DINERF The popular diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch items like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $

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BISCOTTIS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino. Revolving daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Halfportions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily. 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The Fox has been a Jacksonville landmark for 50-plus years. Owners Ian & Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ GREEN MAN GOURMET Organic and natural products, spices, teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $

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Ragtime Tavern Seafood & Grill is a popular seafood restaurant, a brew pub and a live entertainment venue in the heart of Atlantic Beach’s bustling town center. MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 3572 St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax 2010 winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Tues.-Sat.; Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$ ’town F Owner Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott Ostrander bring farm-to-table to Northeast Florida, offering American fare with an emphasis on sustainability. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3611 St. Johns Ave. 345-2596. $$

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AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 8060 Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-owned-andoperated New York-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brickoven-baked pizza, and traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs. Dine-in or delivered. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ CAFE CONFLUENCE F This European coffeehouse serves Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ CHA-CHA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Owner Celso Alvarado offers authentic Mexican fare with 26 combo dinners and specialty dishes including chalupas, enchiladas, burritos. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9903. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepdish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F The first four elements are earth, water, air and fire — but here they prepare authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows Rd. 448-0500. $$ INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast. CM. L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. larryssubs.com $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE F This Lebanese restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM,

FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE Center-cut beef, fresh seafood and sandwiches served in an English tavern atmosphere. The signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F The menu includes hot dogs with slaw, chili cheese, sauerkraut; and small pizzas. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4. 733-0588. orangetreehotdogs.com $ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary atmosphere. B/W. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ UDIPI CAFE Authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. L & D, Tue.-Fri. 8642 Baymeadows Rd. 402-8084. $ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $

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(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.) A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2010. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Subs are madeto-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BEACH BUDS CHICKEN F The family-owned place serves marinated fried or baked chicken: family meals (kids like Peruvian nuggets), giant tenders, in box lunches and as MiniMe sandwiches, along with gizzards, livers, 15 sides and fried or blackened shrimp, fish, conch fritters, deviled crabs. TO. L & D, daily. 1289 Penman Road. 247-2828. $ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets and Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BLUES ROCK CAFE This blues rock venue offers an oceanfront dining experience, featuring an all-American menu, including crab cakes and wings, served in a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the Beaches. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 831 N. First St. 249-0007. $$ BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheesesteak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers, dogs. BW, CM. L

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The islandthemed menu of tasty Ameri-Caribbean cuisine includes seafood, steaks and sandwiches. Open-air deck bar upstairs; outdoor dining downstairs. FB. L & D, daily. 100 N. First St., Neptune Beach. 270-8940. $$ CASA MARIA F See Springfield. 2429 S. 3rd St. 372-9000. $ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F (Formerly The Homestead) The menu features Southern favorites like fried chicken, collards, biscuits and cornbread, as well as fresh seafood, steaks, burgers and chops, served in a family atmosphere inside a cozy log cabin. CM, FB. Sunday brunch; L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-4776. $$ CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX F Chef Kahn Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites. FB. L & D daily. The Factory’s Ashley Hayek is a 2010 Best of Jax winner for Best Bartender. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza. 247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB Four Culhane sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, featuring Guy Fieri’s (“Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives”) fave items — Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ CYCLONES TEX-MEX CANTINAF This new place offers freshly made Tex-Mex favorites, including fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, tamales and taco salad. Lunch combos include Mexican rice and beans. FB. L & D, daily. 1222 Third St. S. 694-0488. $$ DICK’S WINGSF This NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2010 Best of Jax winner for Best Chicken Wings. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F This Jax Beach restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, flatbreads and specialty sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Daily specials, too. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Casual dining with uptown Irish flair, including fish and chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 333 N. First St. 242-9499. $$ THE FISH COMPANY F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets, grilled tuna and an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ HALA SANDWICH SHOP & BAKERY Authentic Middle Eastern favorites include gyros, shwarma, pita bread, made fresh daily. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 249-2212. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 Third St. S. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ IGUANA’S CANTINA This new Mexican place offers traditional favorites at moderate prices. CM, FB. Free Wifi and outdoor dining. L & D, daily. 1266 Beach Blvd. 853-6356. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB Best of Jax 2010 winner. The full-service restaurant offers corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips. 30+ beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ MEZZA LUNA RISTORANTE F A Beaches tradition for 20+ years. Favorites are Szechwan ahi tuna, lasagna Bolognese and wood-fired pizza. Inside or patio. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2010

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winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar atmosphere. Favorites are pulled pork, Texas brisket and slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd. 247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN Fpromise For 25 years, of Monkey’s has benefit served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NORTH BEACH BISTRO Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 Best of Jax 2010 winner. A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PACO’S MEXICAN GRILL Serving Baja-style Mexican cuisine, featuring carne asada, tacos, burritos, fish tacos and shrimp burritos. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 333 First St. N. 208-5097. $ PARSONS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT F The family-style restaurant has an outdoor patio and an extensive menu, including the mariner’s platter and the Original Dreamboat. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 904 Sixth Ave. S. 249-0608. $$ THE PIER RESTAURANT This new oceanfront restaurant offers fresh, local fare served on two floors — upstairs, it’s Chef’s Menu, with stuffed flounder, pork tenderloin and appetizers. The downstairs bar and patio offer casual dinner items and daily drink specials. CM, FB. D, daily; L & D, weekends; brunch, Sun. 412 First St. N. 246-6454. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks are made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent. Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK An array of specialty menu items, including signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, in a casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 Third St. N. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2010 winner. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD F Eclectic American fare, art deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221. $$ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ THAI ROOM RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Dine in an intimate setting as Chef Thepsouvanh prepares Thai cuisine like crispy duck or pan-seared Chilean sea bass. BW. L, Mon.-Fri. D, Mon.-Sat. 1286 S. Third St. 249-8444. $$$ TWO DUDES SEAFOOD PLACE F Up-to-the-minute-fresh Mayport seafood, like shrimp, scallops, snapper and oysters in sandwiches or baskets, grilled, blackened or fried. B, TO. L & D daily. 22 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-2000. $ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasstyle menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Tue.Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

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(The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) ADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL The lunch spot serves wraps, including grilled chicken, and salads, including Greek salad. L, Mon.-Fri. 126 W. Adams St. 475-1400. $$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX On the first floor of Museum of Contemporary Art, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. The Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ CITY HALL PUB A sports bar vibe: 16 big-screen HDTVs. Angus burgers, dogs, sandwiches, AYCE wings buffet. FB. Free downtown area lunch delivery. L & D, daily. 234 Randolph Blvd. 356-6750. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE F The popular restaurant offers a Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $ INDOCHINE Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated. Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ JULIETTE’S & J-BAR Serving dinner before (or dessert after) a show. Breakfast buffet. J-Bar serves bistro-inspired small plates. FB. Daily. Omni Hotel, 245 W. Water St. 355-6664. $$$ KOJA SUSHIF Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine.

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CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 406 Old Hard Road, Ste. 106. 213-7779. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F See Riverside. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 1915 East West Pkwy., 541-0009. $ HONEY B’S CAFE Breakfast includes omelets, pancakes, French toast. Lunch offers entrée salads, quiches, build-yourown burgers. Peanut butter pie is a favorite. Tea parties every Sat. B & L, daily. 3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 8. 264-7325. $$ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal. 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 1800 Town Center Pkwy. 541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2010 winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F The renowned seafood place, familyowned since 1963, specializes in AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. Come by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220. 269-4198. $

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AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Brucci’s offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL See Mandarin. 14035 Beach Blvd. 992-9294. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks. CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$ TKO’S THAI HUT F The menu offers Thai fusion dishes, curry dishes, chef’s specials, healthy options and sushi. Dine inside or on the covered patio. FB. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46. 647-7546. $$ ZAITOON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Traditional Mediterranean family recipes blend in Spanish, French, Italian and Middle Eastern inspired dishes. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, Harbour Village. 221-7066. $$

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BLACKSTONE GRILLE The menu blends flavors from a variety of cultures and influences for modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri., D, Sat.; Sun. brunch. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102. 287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE F Wings, big salads, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Sports events on HDTVs. CM, FB. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101. 683-1964. $ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk. 230-2171. $ VINO’S PIZZA Vino’s Pizza – with four Jacksonville locations – makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103. 230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, including a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108. 230-6688. $$

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AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F This seafood place features an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings and pasta. Favorites are ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas and kabobs. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd. 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd. 880-0020. $ CASA MARIA F See Springfield. L & D, daily. 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. 619-8186. $$ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax 2010 winner) has an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd. (Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) GOLDEN CORRAL Family-friendly place offers a legendary buffet featuring a variety of familiar favorites as well as new items. B, L & D, daily. 11470 San Jose Blvd. 886-9699. $$ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS The American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT The fusion-style sushi restaurant offers oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu, Chilean sea bass and filet mignon. BW & sake. L & D, daily. 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8. 288-7999. $$ LET’S NOSH F The authentic Jewish deli offers a full breakfast, lunch, brunch and full-service deli counter. Real New York water bagels, bread baked on site and desserts. CM. B & L, daily. 9850 San Jose Blvd. 683-8346. $ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE Laid-back atmosphere; 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19. 292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F See San Marco. 12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$ SIMPLE FAIRE F Breakfast and lunch favorites, featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses served on fresh bread. Daily specials. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3020 Hartley Rd. 683-2542. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, this barbecue place offers made-fromscratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23. 351-8265. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Madeto-order Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA F This family-owned restaurant offers eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ BLU TAVERN F This restaurant, serving global cuisine, has an upscale feel with a casual atmosphere. Favorites include bread pudding and specialty appetizers. Blu also serves pasta dishes, burgers, seafood, pork, beef and steaks. CM, FB. L & D, daily; B, Sat. & Sun. only. 1635 Wells Rd. 644-7731. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sports-themed family restaurant has served wings, ribs, entrees, sandwiches. FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL See Mandarin. 582 Blanding Blvd. 272-0755. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine, stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s

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Indoor and outdoor dining and bar. FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ OLIO MARKET F The newest addition to the downtown scene offers freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, soups and entrées in an open contemporary environment. Located at the bottom of the Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in the casual renovated space. L, Mon.-Fri.; late nite for Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Mon.-Fri.; L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ ZODIAC GRILLF Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

Hidden inside an old gas station, T-Ray’s Burger Station on South Eighth Street in Fernandina Beach has been serving famous burgers and fish sandwiches to locals and visitors alike for years. salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS This Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18”x26” of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F This family-owned-andoperated restaurant offers gourmet pizzas, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper and (of course) pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, ziti, calzones, linguini, tortellini, ravioli, all made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. Daily specials. CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella. Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Traditional Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty selections with authentic Thai flavors. BW. L, Mon.Fri.; D, nightly. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA F Homemade breads, pizza, white pizza, Homemade breads, pizza, white pizza, calzones and Italian entrees. Voted Best Pizza in Jax by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2010. BW. L & D, daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine includes fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster and vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily. 880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine features fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or Out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks feature Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers his eclectic

cuisine featuring local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2010 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club. 285-6198. $$$ URBAN FLATS Ancient world-style flatbread is paired with fresh regional and seasonal ingredients in wraps, flatwiches and entrées, served in a casual, urban atmosphere. An international wine list is offered. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE

AJ’S ON PARK STREET F AJ’s is a casual barbecue spot serving smoked St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, smoked brisket, seafood and dishes made with a Latin touch. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 630 Park St. 359-0035. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BAKERY MODERNE F The neighborhood bakery offers classic pastries, artisanal breads, seasonal favorites, all made from scratch, including popular petit fours and custom cakes. B & L, daily. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6, Riverside. 389-7117. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery serves pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes — calzone, stromboli, subs, panini — wings, and microbrews in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily. Brunch, Sun. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ CROSS CREEK See Springfield. 850 S. Lane Ave. 783-9579. $$ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F A deli, organic and natural grocery, and juice & smoothie bar offers teas, coffees, gourmet cheeses; natural, organic and raw items. Grab-andgo sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HJ’S BAR & GRILL Traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fish. CM, FB. L & D, Sat. & Sun., D, Mon.-Fri. 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1. 317-2783. $$ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JACKSONS GRILL The locally owned spot’s original menu has fried pickle chips, Rockin’ Ranch burgers, gumbo, sandwiches. BW, TO. B, L & D, daily. 1522 King St. 384-8984. $$ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $

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ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS F The Ancient City’s only brew pub taps seven hand-crafted ales and lagers. A1A specializes in innovative New World cuisine. FB. L & D, daily. 1 King St. 829-2977. $$ AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT F A family-owned-andoperated Italian restaurant offers traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1915B A1A S., St. Augustine Beach. 461-0102. $$ ANN O’MALLEY’S F Fresh handmade sandwiches, soups, salads and perfectly poured Guinness. Favorites include Reubens and chicken salad. CM, BW, Irish beers on tap. L & D, daily. 23 Orange St. 825-4040. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S F For 30 years, this family restaurant has

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served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak and the popular fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily; 14 Castillo Drive, 824-3663. $$ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily. 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza.promise 547-2723. $$ of benefit Produced by ab Checked by Sales sUpport Ask for Action 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 with purchase of $25 or more Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-7332. $$$ Not good with other coupons CAFÉ ELEVEN F Serving eclectic cuisine like feta spinach expires 10/31/11 fW egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pear-berry salad. Daily chef creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 460-9311. B, $; L & D, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F This Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine – tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar – indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats and cheeses, fresh salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. RUN DAT CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 3 FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 St. George St. 824-6993. $ For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. rUn dAte: 082311 THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern made with local farmers’ food. Signature AT 268-3655 FAX fare, YOUR PROOF IF local POSSIBLE items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish PROMISE OF BENEFIT ab SUPPORT ASK FOR ACTION Produced by ____ or tofu. Lpromise & D, Wed.-Mon. Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ sUpport Produced by ab Checked by Sales Rep dl of39benefit Ask for Action GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax 2010 winner. International menu features large portions, reasonable prices. FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, two-story house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ KINGFISH GRILL At Vilano Bridge’s west end, Kingfish Grill offers casual waterside dining indoors and on the deck, featuring fresh daily catch, house specialties and sushi. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 252 Yacht Club Drive. 824-2111. $$ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach. 461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$

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WINE TASTINGS ANJO LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Thur. 9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Best of Jax 2010 winner. Call for schedule. 4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30-7:30 p.m., every first Thur. 3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 BLU TAVERN 6-8 p.m. every last Tue. 1635 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 644-7731 COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE Wine Down 6-8 p.m. every Wed. 1712 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 249-4776 THE GIFTED CORK Tastings daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GRAPE 5-7:30 p.m. every Wed.; 1-4 p.m. every Sat. 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 119, SJTC, 642-7111 THE GROTTO 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 MONKEY’S UNCLE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070 NORTH BEACH BISTRO 6-8 p.m. every Tue. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 OCEAN 60 6-8 p.m every Mon. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 O’KANE’S IRISH PUB 6:30 p.m. every 3rd Tue. 318 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 261-1000 PUSSERS CARIBBEAN GRILL 6 p.m., every second Fri. 816

A1A N., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766 RIVERSIDE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1035 Park St., Five Points, 356-4517 THE TASTING ROOM 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400 TASTE OF WINE Daily. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Atlantic Beach, 246-5080 III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 5-6:30 p.m. every Mon. 9822 Tapestry Circle, Ste. 111, St. Johns Town Center, 928-9277 TOTAL WINE & MORE Noon-6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 300, 998-1740 URBAN FLATS 5-8 p.m. every Wed. 330 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-5515 WHOLE FOODS MARKET 6 p.m. every Thur. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 288-1100 THE WINE BAR 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 320 First St. N., Jax Beach, 372-0211 WINE WAREHOUSE 4-7 p.m. every Fri. 665 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-6450 4434 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 448-6782 1188 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, 389-9997 4085 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 471-9900 ZAITOON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 6-8 p.m., every first & third Wed. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, Intracoastal W., 221-7066

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

NAME: Jose Ramon Pierre RESTAURANT: Morton’s The Steakhouse, 1510 Riverplace Blvd., Southbank BIRTHPLACE: Fajardo, Puerto Rico YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 13 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than my own): Arragatos, Clearwater, Fla. FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Italian FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Fresh herbs; I love garlic. IDEAL MEAL: Lightly breaded pan-roasted chicken breast with fresh Alfredo sauce and homemade pasta. WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Lobster roe.

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MOST MEMORABLE/CRAZY RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE: The breathtaking views of Puerto Rico from Morton’s San Juan. INSIDER’S SECRET: Grilled is always better. CELEBRITY SIGHTING: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Salma Hayek; both wore hats and glasses. CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Chocolate – have to taste it every day.

OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-3424. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE Located in a Victorian home, Raintree offers a menu with contemporary and traditional international influences. Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront restaurant has an ocean view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, south of the S.R. 206 bridge, this two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SUNSET GRILLE Casual Key West style and a seafood-heavy menu — it’s a consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties include baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp and datil pepper wings with bleu cheese dressing. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE AND TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, this upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$ ZHANRAS F Art-themed tapas-style place has small plate items in a casual, contemporary space. Entrée portions available. CM, FB. D, daily; Sun. brunch. 108 Anastasia Blvd. 823-3367. $$

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN

BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining. The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. The Fresh Bar offers fine wine, cocktails, martinis. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 11. 646-2874. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2010 winner. 13249 City Square Dr. 751-9711. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. fiveguys.com $ THE FLAME BROILER Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice along with grilled beef, chicken and Korean short ribs are featured. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $ THE GRAPE BISTRO & WINE BAR F More than 145 wines, along with a tapas menu of gourmet fare to pair with the wine list. A wide selection of beer is also served. L & D, daily. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119. 642-7111. $$ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F Upscale tropical vibe. Walk-in humidor, pairing apps and desserts with 25 wines, ports by the glass. 220+ wines by the bottle; draft, bottled

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beer. L & D, daily. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115. 854-6060. $$ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-theoven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies and vegetarian choices make up specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Court (at Tinseltown). 997-1955. mellowmushroom.com $ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F Featuring seafood, an everchanging menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE F The recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned steakhouse has an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves up New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches and desserts. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ STEAMERS CAFE F Steamers’ menu has all-natural and organic items, including wraps, sandwiches, subs, soups, steamer bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. Daily lunch specials. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 106. 646-4527. $ SUITE The St. Johns Town Center premium lounge and restaurant offers chef-driven small plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails, served in a sophisticated atmosphere. FB. D & late-nite, nightly. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 493-9305. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS This Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ URBAN FLATS F See Ponte Vedra. CM. FB. L & D, daily. 9726 Touchton Road. 642-1488. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2010 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racingthemed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F Serving up 33 flavors of wings, as well

as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-WING (9464). $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi & sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 998-8806. $$

SAN JOSE

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

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Offering Thai cuisine, including pad Thai and curry dishes, and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ b.b.’s F A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F Best of Jax 2010 winner. French, Mediterraneaninspired fare, award-winning wines, wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Wine by the glass. Tapas-style menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO Fine dining in the heart of San Marco. Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served inside or outside on the hookah and cigar patio. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; D, Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE Morton’s specializes in generous portions of USDA prime aged beef as well as fresh fish and lobster. The tableside menu presentation features every item described by the server. FB, TO. D, nightly. 1510 Riverplace Blvd. 399-3933. $$$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL F Mediterranean homestyle healthy plates, including hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves, gyros, Mediterranean potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie, Greek salad and daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE F At Pizza Palace, it’s all homemade from Mama’s award-winning recipes: spinach pizza and chickenspinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees; 30 kinds of smoothies, some blended with flavored soy milks and organic frozen yogurts and granola. B, L & D, daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd. 396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Consistent Best of Jax winner. Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd. 306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F The independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers and lunch meats roasted daily in-house. Vegetarian options, including tempeh, too. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd. 398-3005. $$$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. This newest San Marco location offers a lunch buffet. L & D, daily. 1430 San Marco Blvd. 683-2444. $

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS BEER HOUSE Aromas offers customer favorites like ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger,

and triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BOMBA’S SOUTHERN HOME COOKING F The neighborhood comfort spot offers Southern homestyle fare, featuring fresh veggies. Outside dining is available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8560 Beach Blvd. 997-2291. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ CITY BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT F An extensive selection of Chinese fare, including beef, fish, crabs, chicken, pork, desserts, ice cream, at its all-you-can-eat buffet. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 5601 Beach Blvd. 345-2507. $ EL POTRO F Family-friendly, casual, El Potro cooks it fresh, made-to-order – fast, hot, simple. Daily specials and buffet at most locations. BW. L & D, daily. 5871 University Blvd. W., 7330844. 11380 Beach Blvd., 564-9977. elpotrorestaurant.com $ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd. 398-1717. $ GENE’S SEAFOOD F Serving fresh Mayport shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, gator tail, steaks and combos. L & D, daily. 11702 Beach Blvd. 997-9738. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL See Mandarin. 4250 Southside. 620-0600. $$ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F A local institution since 1975 serves house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. Best of Jax 2010 winner. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal. 8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F This stylish gastropub has Southern-style cuisine made with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ URBAN ORGANICS The local produce co-op offers seasonal fresh organic vegetables and fruit. Open Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012. WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F Best of Jax 2010 winner. AYCE sushi and two teppanyaki grill items are included in buffet price. FB. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR F A full menu of sportsbar faves; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace. 751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees like eggplant parmigiana, shrimp scampi. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F A locally-owned-andoperated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ RIVERCITY ISLAND GRILL & CHILL F This new Northside place offers casual fare: seafood, wings, burgers. 10 highdef TVs, drink specials and club nights complete the cool vibe. L & D, daily. 13141 City Station Dr. 696-0802. $$ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Lunch, bagels, desserts, and the adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL F The menu features popular favorites: salads, sandwiches and pizza, as well as fine European cuisine. Nightly specials. 2467 Faye Rd., Northside. 647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F In the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main, Uptown serves fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

Royal Treatment

“When I get to Africa, I have to worship him,” said Elizabeth Osei, part-time first lady of the Akwamu people of eastern Ghana, speaking of her husband Isaac, Akwamu chief. “When I get back, he has to worship me.” Elizabeth is the president of the couple’s New York City taxi company, where they work 12-hour days when they’re not Ghanian royalty. Isaac’s reign, according to an August New York Times report, runs several months a year and requires divinelike wisdom in adjudicating his people’s disputes. Another New Yorker with a prestigious double life is Mohamed Mohamed, a state transportation bureaucrat, who recently returned to his cubicle in Buffalo, N.Y., after nine months as prime minister of Somalia. The Buffalo News reports the Somali native, though shocked by the level of the country’s dysfunction, at least got to stand up to “terrorists, pirates and warlords” and “address dignitaries from the United Nations.”

Cultural Diversity

The convenient Russian myth that “beer” (up to 10 percent alcohol by volume) is a “soft drink” will end soon, with the enactment of restrictions signed by Pres. Dmitry Medvedev in July. Beer had been rapidly replacing vodka as Russia’s primary alcoholic beverage. People drank it with impunity around the clock in public (since they pretended they were consuming nothing more powerful than a “cola”). Until recently, impoverished Indonesians sought to cure various illnesses (like diabetes and high blood pressure) by lying on railroad tracks as trains approached, allowing electrical charges from the tracks to course therapeutically through them. A combination of anecdotal successes and dissatisfaction with the stateoperated health care system led to the instances in which hundreds at a time lay on the tracks, according to an Aug. Associated Press item. What Goes Around, Comes Around: In February, 12 villagers in a South African shantytown allegedly burned down a pastor’s home and killed him out of anger and fear that he was using an “invisible penis” to seduce women. The accused, due to answer for their superstition in court in September, according to African Eye News Service, became 11 in May when one of the men died mysteriously, and those 11 are now terrified the pastor’s family has placed an active curse on them.

America In Decline

Direct Pipelines from the Pentagon to U.S. Enemies: A U.S. military investigation disclosed (according to a July Washington Post item) at least four of the eight Afghan trucking firms involved in a $2.16 billion Pentagon contract designed to ferry supplies to American troops are likely to have employed subcontractors with direct ties to the Afghan Taliban. United Nations investigators revealed (according to an August New York Times report) about half the U.S.-supplied weapons for Ugandan and Burundian troops to battle the Somalian terror group al-Shabab have wound up in al-Shabab’s hands. The poorly paid Ugandan and Burundian troops apparently found arms sales more profitable than fighting terrorists.

Latest Religious Messages

My Rules: The Aug. 6 revival spectacular in Houston, billed as a day of prayer and attended by 30,000 at Reliant Stadium, was also billed

as a day of fasting, which took at least a few worshipers by surprise, and Reliant’s concession stands (which were open all day) added to the temptation to ignore the fast. One otherwisedevout man from San Angelo told the Texas Tribune it was OK for him to eat because of an “agreement” he “made with God earlier.” Defining “Smite” Down: Fed up with the theft of Bibles from the Basilica of San Salvatore al Monte in Florence, Italy, Franciscan priests posted signs and spoke prayers urging the pilferer to repent. If he does not, reported London’s Daily Telegraph in August, the prayer asked that the thief be afflicted with “a strong bout of the (runs).”

Questionable Judgments

My Kids Live With a Child-Killer? John and Kristine Cushing married and raised two daughters, but Kristine became mentally ill and in 1991 killed the girls as they slept. She was hospitalized for four years and monitored for 10 more. Meanwhile, John divorced her and married Trisha, and they raised two sons, but eventually divorced and reached a shared-custody agreement. By 2005, Kristine was approved by California doctors to return to society, and she and John reconnected. Understandably, Trisha was horrified at the prospect that Kristine might relapse, in which case her and John’s two sons would be at risk. In August, a judge in Seattle (where John and Kristine cohabit), influenced by Kristine’s clean record since her release, turned down Trisha’s request for sole custody. Highly Questionable: German Paz, 33, was sentenced in Orlando to 15 years in federal prison in June for sexual exploitation of a minor via the Internet. He’d been contacting a 13-year-old girl, using the screen name The Delightful Deviant. Gareth Shand, 6, was welcomed into the first grade in San Antonio in August with an immediate in-school suspension. He’s growing his hair long for a cancer-support organization, but that puts him in violation of his school’s dress code.

People With Issues

Ned Nefer, 38, pushed a 6-foot mannequin along New York’s U.S. 11 in June, for 65 miles from Syracuse to Watertown, because “[The mannequin and I] really love the outdoors.” The mannequin, Nefer said, is his wife “Teagan,” who came to him as a head; Nefer constructed a body and “married” “her” in 1986. Said a Watertown social services worker, to Watertown Daily News, “I wouldn’t classify [Nefer] as dangerous … He seemed quite happy in his own little world.”

Least Competent Criminals

Charged with crimes that could send him to prison for life, Gary LaBon, 50, still chose to defend himself at trial, telling the jury in August any kidnapping, rape or assault he might’ve committed on a 69-year-old woman in Hawthorne, Calif., in 2009 was “self-defense.” LaBon insisted he feared for his life because she was a “gang member.” Judge Kathryn Solorzano took the unusual step of advising the jury to “disregard most of what LaBon said during his argument,” according to the Torrance Daily Breeze. Jurors convicted LaBon on all counts, and he awaits sentencing. Chuck Shepherd WeirdNews@earthlink.net SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2011 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 41

U.S. COAST GUARD HOTTIE You were waiting patiently, dressed in uniform looking mighty fine, your half-sleeve tattoo slightly visible. I was with my co-workers learning the iPad2, and I couldn’t focus because you gave me butterflies. I am not sure if you are down with the ladies but I would let you rescue me any day. When: Sept. 9, 2011. Where: Apple Store, St. Johns Town Center. #1190-0920 123 HOTTIE SUPREME! U tattooed my bf, felt an instant connection & been watchin’ longingly from afar ever since. Me: avid gun collector, amateur stalker, want to spend the rest of my life searchin’ for manatees with you! I heart u 747! When: Sept. 11, 2011. Where: Black Anchor Tattoo. #1189-0920 NASCAR CHICK SEEKS EMEDIA NERD You: blond sweet smart shy. Me: brunette bombastic smart fun... can I meet u at DD sometime? I know it is closed but that shouldn’t matter. When: Dec. 2010. Where: That sports-tech company. #1188-0920 SHELL PENDANT GIFT, FLORIDIAN RESTAURANT We were at the Floridian restaurant anniversary show. You: curly blond bob hairdo, vintage floral cottage dress, I couldn’t see your shoes, are you Swedish? I’m the tall long hair.. You gave me a shell necklace and left, I tried to look but you had vanished. I want to see you again and talk... When: Sept. 3, 2011. Where: The Floridian Restaurant. #1187-0920 THE MEXICAN CUISINE SLANGIN’ QUEEN I see the way you treat people in the friendliest ways while you work. I asked you if that was a dinosaur necklace. I had one too but I didn’t have the balls see if you wanted to trade. You are a true beauty. When: Sept. 4, 2011. Where: Downtown. #1186-0920 BABY, IT’S NOT MY CHILD You kept looking at me holding my best friend’s baby, as if it were mine, grey shirt with a beard that I don’t normally have. You... the perfect combination of dark hair and blue eyes, nothing but smiles... I couldn’t dare ask for your number while you were working. Maybe next time ;) When: Sept. 9, 2011. Where: Salt Life. #1185-0920 THIS DAMSEL SAVED BY HERO You came out of nowhere. I wasn’t sure if you were a second mugger trying to take my purse after you floored the first one, but you ran off immediately. Was that a sword on your back? Maybe next time you save me you can leave a number. I thought you were pretty cute ;) When: August 22, 2011. Where: Downtown St. Augustine. #1184-0913 DICK’S WINGS BEAUTIFUL GIRL You were working at Dick’s Wings. You have dark hair and are stunningly beautiful. You were wearing Florida Gators clothes which makes you even better. Let’s have a drink together, I will buy all the Natty you want forever. When: Sept. 3, 2011. Where: Dick’s Wings. #1183-0913 THOSE HANDCUFFS DROVE ME CRAZY You: pulled me over on my way back from the Jags game. Me: missing my shoe and a purse. We talked for a little and I told you to watch “Bridesmaids.” I meant together. I’ll bring my license, you bring flowers and the handcuffs. Stay sweet, officer. When: Sept. 1, 2011. Where: Exit ramp, Highway 202 to Kernan Blvd. #1182-0913

looking away — I really need to work on my confidence at these things. So, if you see this, I’d like to take you out for a coffee sometime. When: August 26, 2011. Where: Mi Casa Café. #1178-0906 CUTIE AT QUEST DIAGNOSTICS (DUNN) You: Girl with red shirt, hat. Me: Guy with blue shirt, long hair, goatee. We exchanged words and laughs inside the waiting area until the doc called me. Gosh, you had a beautiful smile. I said I wished I’d made an appointment. I really wish I’d made an appointment with you. Love to go out sometime. When: August 24, 2011. Where: Quest Diagnostics, Dunn Ave. #1177-0830 TIMING IS EVERYTHING I sat next to you listening to Big Engine. You told me I should dance. Then you said we should dance but that my date wouldn’t like it. ME: Blonde, tan, black jeans & halter. YOU: Handsome, shorts, tee and new white tennis shoes... LET’S MEET. When: August 21, 2011. Where: Redneck Yacht Club. #1176-0830 WHERE ELSE… But Terry’s Country Store. You: green shirt, ball cap, very mysterious. I bought an oatmeal cookie, chocolate syrup, orange soda, and mac n cheese. I’d love to get together sometime. When: August 19, 2011. Where: Terry’s Country Store. #1175-0830 BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN GODDESS I used to see and talk to you very often. You were the most beautiful girl I have ever known. Last time we talked you said that you were confused. I still think about you all the time. I know you read these often and I know you don’t like phones but call me sometime. When: June 19, 2011. Where: Jacksonville. #1174-0823 NAVAL ENCHANTRESS @ MAVERICKS We met @ Mavericks on 7/21. You’re an IT specialist whose recent work is stunning but it was your face that caught my eye. Helen of Troy had nothing on you. We talked upstairs. Let’s meet for a bite. When: July 21, 2011. Where: Maverick’s. #1173-0823 SEXY WHISKY RIVER VIXEN You: HOTT, Brunette, Bartender. Dark skin, long legs, brown eyes. I heard a waitress call you “Cocoa.” I wanted to say hello but you seemed very intimidating. Those jean short shorts had a playa feeling like woah. Me: chocolate thunder from down under. Wanna play in the rain? When: August 6, 2011. Where: Whisky River. #1172-0823 HANDSOME GUY IN OHIO HAT We caught an elevator together at the Downtown Library. You told me my daughter reminded you of your niece. What a great way to break the ice. You said you were new in town from Ohio and I would love to show you the city. When: August 2011. Where: Downtown Library. #1171-0816

BEER DELIVERY GUY ME: Hot blonde in red Jeep. You: Hot guy in Budweiser truck. We locked eyes at the light in River City Market Place, it was love at first sight for me. Was it for you? Let’s meet and have a beer. When: August 8, 2011. Where: River City Market Place. #1170-0816 THORNTON PARK HOTTIE You were walking past my friends and I as we were headed toward the pool. You were wearing a pink shirt and shorts on the second floor of building seven of Thornton Park. We smiled at each other and I wish we could get to know each other more. When: August 8, 2011. Where: Thornton Park, Building 7. #1169-0816 ADAM LEVINE LOOK ALIKE Everyone made me feel awful about not talking to you after you left because you’re “so my type.” You were in on Saturday with your family wearing a black tee and a tattoo sleeve, I was the shy brunette server with a nose-ring running around. Let’s get matching tattoos? Would love to see you again. When: August 6, 2011. Where: Al’s Pizza Ponte Vedra. #1168-0816 10 RANDOM ITEMS OR LESS You were behind me in line in the express checkout. You had on a blue shirt and glasses with a sub, potato salad, red bull and ice cream. I had corn, a Kit Kat, cookie dough and my tic tac fix. Let’s go grocery shopping again sometime soon. When: August 6, 2011. Where: Publix on Roosevelt. #1167-0816 WILD HAIRED BLONDE Wild, sexy blonde hair and a huge smile. Saw you at GC with guy, but not sure if you were together or not? In passing, I said how you put the girls that work there to shame. I would love for you to work for me?? When: July 26, 2011. Where: Town Center. #1166-0809 WAITRESS I CAN’T WAIT FOR ME: Gray shirt, black shorts, black Irish golf hat. YOU: Blonde curly hair, silky legs with three tattoos. I could not keep my eyes off you. Let me show you what life on the Island is really like. :) When: July 29, 2011. Where: Hurricane’s at Fleming Island. #1165-0809 DANCING OR SEIZING? I couldn’t tell what you were doing, but I liked it. I see you all the time in 5 Points. You: darkhaired party queen. Me: don’t know what to say. Maybe you can show me some moves? When: July 26, 2011. Where: Lomax Lodge, Birdies. #1164-0809 IN THE SHOE ROOM!! I saw you in the shoe room at my work, you’re so sweet and sexy that I can’t ever stop thinking about you. Let me in, you won’t regret it! Love you … me! When: July 15, 2011. Where: Jacksonville Beach. #1162-0726 POOLSIDE CHRISTINA COX LOOKALIKE Me, polka dot shirt and aviator sunglasses. You, board shorts and awesome shoes. Our eyes met & in case you were wondering, yes, I like girls. I would have tried to talk to you but I was working.

You reminded me of Kim from Better Than Chocolate. Let me be your Maggie. When: July 17, 2011. Where: Pablo Bay Pool. #1161-0726 LUNCHTIME MEDITATION … OH MAN! I was in the back row, red shirt, cargo shorts, black hair; you sat to my right, light brown skin, skinny jeans, beautiful smile. I couldn’t pay attention to my breath! I promised I’d talk to you but I’m way too shy. I left, came back, passed you in the spirituality section and you smiled but I still wussed out! When: July 12, 2011. Where: Jacksonville Public Library Southeast Region. #1160-0719 THE ATLANTIC ATLANTA BRAVES HAT Let’s just say fireworks were not just going off in the sky. I gave you my 15 second intro in a minute and a half. I think we were making googly eyes, but never made it to the beach as planned. You: Tall, cute smile, Braves Hat. Me: Pink dress, light brown hair, fast talker. Want to go down to the beach? When: July 4, 2011. Where: The Atlantic. #1159-0712 FIREWORKS ON INTRACOASTAL You: Sexy, bald speed demon pedaling over the intracoastal on your beach cruiser. Me: Ginger with a soul. Fireworks exploded when my eyes met your sweaty bod. Can a girl get a tow? When: July 4, 2011. Where: Atlantic Blvd. Intracoastal. #1158-0712 WE SHOULD HAVE WALKED TOGETHER You were paying as I was walking in the store. You gave me a smile that made me forget to talk. I asked the cashier if I could use the restroom because I had a couple of miles to walk to get where I was going. You said you had to do the same. Me: black hat/ tattoo sleeve. When: June 28, 2011. Where: Best Choice Store at Oak and Stockton. #1157-0712 BEARDED BRITISH GUY WITH GREAT SMILE At Kickbacks. You in black tee and jeans. Me in yellow shirt and jeans. You were discussing with your friends why you can’t tip in British strip clubs (the pound is a coin, not $ bill). I asked you to hold my table while I went inside. You smiled and I just couldn’t muster the strength to say anything else. Another chance? When: July 1, 2011. Where: Kickbacks Gastropub. #1156-0712 MY HERO You came marching in as dozens of families waited anxiously to be reunited. I waited nervously for the first time. I saw you standing tall and handsome. Tan and well built. I walked to you in a coral dress and when our eyes met my heart fluttered. When you smile it jumped, and when you told me I was beautiful it melted. When: June 12, 2011. Where: AFB Moody. #1155-0712 FSCJ CAMPUS AMAZING GIRL You: Blonde haired lady at FSCJ. Your hair is always straight and you wear sexy flats. Me: Guy at FSCJ, always sitting with water jug. Maybe one day you can hydrate my lips. When: Every day. Where: FSCJ Campus. #1154-0712

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “I have a simple philosophy,” said Alice Roosevelt Longworth, a selfdescribed hedonist who lived to be 96. “Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s full. Scratch where it itches.” That’s not an approach I recommend you pursue all the time, but I think it could be wise and fun to do so in the weeks ahead. Given the upcoming astrological omens, you have a mandate to find out where the most interesting action is, and dive in to generate even more action. The catalysts need another catalyst like you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A guy on Reddit.com posted a photo that made me think of you. He’d been out walking in the wilds of Ontario, and found a single ripe peach growing on a scraggly, skinny tree in the middle of an abandoned quarry. There were no other peach trees in sight, let alone peaches. I suspect that when you find beauty and sustenance in the days ahead, they’ll be in similar situations: unexpected and unlikely. That doesn’t mean they’ll be any less sweet. (See the peach: http://bit.ly/lonelypeach.) GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you’ve ever been to a flavor-tripping party, you’ve eaten “miracle fruit” — berries with the scientific name Synsepalum dulcificum. They coat your tongue with a substance that makes all subsequent foods taste sweet. The effect lasts no more than an hour, but while it does, lemons, radishes and pickles may as well be desserts. Be alert for a metaphorical version of the miracle fruit. There’s an influence headed your way that could temporarily make everything else seem extra delectable. As long as you’re aware of what’s happening, it’ll be a quirky blessing. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Born in Austria, Susanne Wenger became a high priestess of the Yoruba religion in Nigeria. When she died in 2009 at 93, she had devoted the last 50-plus years of her life to protecting and beautifying a sacred forest in the Osogbo area. It’s hard for most of us to imagine loving a place as much as she did, but that’s what I encourage you to do. According to my astrological omen-reading, you’ll accrue unforeseen benefits by becoming more deeply connected to a special patch of Earth. It’ll awaken a dormant part of your soul, for one thing. It may also advance one of your lifelong quests: to feel ever-more at home in the world. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Personally I’m always ready to learn,” said Winston Churchill, “although I do not always like being taught.” You may soon find yourself sharing that paradoxical state of mind. It’s time to receive the new teachings you’ve been unconsciously preparing to absorb. In the early stages, these useful lessons may get on your nerves or make you squirm. Stick with them. Keep the faith. Sooner or later, your crash course becomes enjoyable. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Our job is to become more and more of what we are,” says poet Marvin Bell. “The growth of a poet seems to be related to his or her becoming less and less embarrassed about more and more.” Whether or not you’re a poet, I’d like to apply this gauge to your growth. The way I see it, your power to claim your birthright and fulfill your destiny ultimately hinges to a significant degree on your ability to shed all residual shame about your true nature. Guess what: There’s never been a better time to work on that noble project than right now. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your theme for the week is from travel writer Stephen Graham’s book “The Gentle Art of Tramping”: “As you sit on the hillside, or lie prone under the trees of the forest, or sprawl wet-legged on the shingly beach of a mountain stream, the great door, that does not

look like a door, opens.” I can’t wait to see the expression on your face when a portal like that appears sometime in the near future. Your mood will be a mix of surprise, humility, vindication, joy and a pleasant kind of shock. By the way, you won’t necessarily have to be out in nature to be aware of the opening door. It’ll probably be crucial to simulate the state nature evokes in you. Rev up your aptitude for innocence; make sure your sense of wonder is turned on full blast. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): More than a 100 years ago, a team of British adventurers led by Ernest Shackleton trekked across Antarctica, trying to reach the South Pole. They ran out of supplies and had to turn back before they succeeded. In 2006, modern-day explorers discovered a cache of stuff Shackleton was forced to leave behind, stashed in the ice, including two cases of whiskey. Some of the century-old liquor found its way back to England, where it was quaffed by a few daring souls eager for an exotic taste. You may soon stumble upon a metaphorically similar curiosity: something like old spirits preserved in ice. Try a small sample and wait a while to see its effect before imbibing the whole thing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Punk musician Wesley Willis was fond of greeting both friends and audience members with a headbutt. So prolific was he in employing this ritual, he developed a permanent callus on his forehead. Now’s an excellent time to make this tradition your own. Just think of all the affection you’ll generate and all the great conversations you’ll stimulate by ramming people! JUST KIDDING! I’m exaggerating a bit. It’s true that now’s an excellent time to ramp up your friendliness and expand your social reach. But you shouldn’t engage in full-tilt headbutting unless you’re extroverted, gregarious and so extravagantly charming you can get away with it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In Japan you can buy Vaam, a sports energy drink containing hornet saliva. It acquired a legendary reputation after Japanese marathon runner Naoko Takahashi said she used it to propel herself to a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics. Vaam’s creator, biochemist Takashi Abe, claims there’s scientific evidence that it works as well for humans as it does for wasps, which fly as much as 70 miles daily. According to my astrological omen-reading, the cosmos infuses you with a metaphorical version of hornet saliva in the weeks ahead. You’ll have the power to go further and be stronger for longer periods of time. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I gathered a panel of renegade astrologers to investigate your imminent future. By a unanimous vote, they designated you, out of all the signs of the zodiac, as the one “Most Likely to Exceed the Boring Limitations of Good Taste,” as well as “Best Candidate to Slap the Conventional Wisdom Upside the Head.” That sounds fun. I hope you make good use of the freedom those roles entail. By the way, the general consensus also suggested you’re primed to find valuable stuff in out-of-the-way borderlands or off-limits haunts where no one else even wants to look. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’re on course for a warm, wet, soft collision with the enigmas of the libido. Give yourself fully to the exploration, even if it stirs up feelings you have no names for. In my opinion, the best way to use your intelligence now is to undertake a rigorous investigation into the heights and depths of your passion … to experiment with new guidelines for your instinctual nature … to be extra receptive to the spiritual teachings available through erotic communion. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2011 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 43

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The Great Deformation

How the school “reform” agenda has wreaked havoc on our public schoolchildren

chool’s in swing and parents want to know whom to call about their children’s discontinued bus service, or discontinued sports activity, or the art and music programs that have been compromised beyond recognition. Grab your pencils, parents, and write this down: bit.ly/2011StateLawmakersJax. Click it. Use it. You now have the names, addresses, emails and phone numbers for your state representatives and state senators — you remember, the folks who’ve slashed Florida public education funding for four consecutive years? You’ll recall they’re the same bunch who’ve pushed former Gov. Jeb Bush’s agenda of high-stakes testing/privatization/digitization for the past decade, without a shred of evidence that any of it benefits children. In fact, a study from the American College Testing service shows that the past decade of “education reform” in Florida may have actually hurt students. Florida has flat-lined in college readiness gains. (See ACT study bit.ly/oncqvL, especially page 4.) When you contact your lawmakers, though, be warned. They usually whine about the recession when you bring up education funding. If you listen long enough, they’ll mention Medicaid. Neither the recession nor the demands of Medicaid seem to stop them, though, from generously funding school privatization efforts. The money they’re throwing to private testing firm NCS Pearson to develop end-of-course exams never enters the conversation, either. Nor do the profits online industries stand to make from the new online class requirements for high school students — never mind that many students still don’t have Internet access. Those lawmakers with Rs by their names are part of your corporation-serving, hegemonyholding, public-education-destroying, lockstep-majority Florida Legislature. There is one notable exception: Jacksonville Rep. Mike Weinstein. Weinstein is trying again to get traction for a bill that would require that a “high-quality public education” (which the Florida Constitution requires the state to deliver) be defined in specific financial terms (see bit.ly/WeinsteinFundEd). Your state lawmakers would love for you to call your local school board (instead of them) about the missing art teacher, the missing coach, the severely understaffed guidance office. They’d be delighted for you to think that your local representatives wanted to gut art and music, sports and bus routes. We all know that Duval County’s School District (aka “Hotel California,” because no one ever leaves — even after they “check out”) is far from perfect. In the face of criticism, they’ll circle the wagons to protect their own. But they’re not paranoid. It’s not paranoia when someone really is out to get you. And the Florida Legislature has engaged in a full-frontal attack on public education since 1999, with help from the Department of Education, of course. The first blow was struck when the state

erected a high-stakes testing scheme to gauge the middle-class background knowledge of middle-class suburban children who attended middle-class schools. Hello, FCAT! Middleclass parents could feel good about the “A” schools in their highly gerrymandered, noncompetitive, suburban electoral districts. In politics, you’ve gotta play to your base. As a bonus, education “reformers” co-opted lawmakers from other (relatively poor, minority) districts in Northeast Florida on privatization issues (vouchers and charters). One University of Florida study demonstrated just how accurate the FCAT is at measuring socioeconomic status. The study’s authors could actually pinpoint students’ FCAT scores based on their addresses! (Want to guess where the low-scorers lived? Here’s a clue: It wasn’t in affluent suburbia.) Even the state of Florida’s hired gun on the subject,

from our children’s school days — that it’s the big, bad teacher unions that somehow limit our children’s success. In truth, union-busting has been on the right wing’s wish list for decades. Remember state Sen. Thrasher’s move to end payroll deductions for teacher union dues? It’s part and parcel of the GOP’s dominant pro-business political platform, nursed by the brilliant one-man corporate spinmeister Richard Berman. (Berman’s the same guy who would have you feed high-fructose corn syrup to your baby from a bottle, laced with a little mercury. http://bermanexposed.org) Neither the anti-union push in public school “reform,” nor the high-stakes testing push, nor the privatization push has anything to do with what’s good for our children. In case you didn’t get the memo, the privatization experiment in Florida has failed. Although the state likes to suggest that sending kids to private schools

Florida lawmakers would have us believe – even as they chop the last remaining bits of joy from our children’s school days – that it’s the big, bad teacher unions that somehow limit our children’s success. psychometrician and lawyer S.E. Phillips, concedes in a recent analysis that questions on the new FCAT 2.0 require more background knowledge to pass than those on the previous test did. And yet, even on this lopsided playing field, public schoolteachers have had amazing success. The intrepid, curriculum-fluent teachers at seven elementary schools at or near Jacksonville’s urban core deserve this community’s deepest respect. Bravo to the talented leaders who staff and run the elementary schools that have successfully been “turned around” — Rutledge Pearson, Bayview, Long Branch, S.P. Livingston, Pinedale, Annie R. Morgan and Biltmore. Teachers at these schools have successfully interrupted the link between poverty and poor academic performance — proving that correlation need not equal causation. And they did it without decertifying their union. Florida lawmakers would have us believe — even as they chop the last remaining bits of joy

with diverted tax dollars saves money and improves educational outcomes, the mediocrity at private voucher schools rivals that of most “failing” public schools they left behind. And the financial impact on the abandoned public schools is devastating. As education advocate Sandra Parks points out, corporate tax credit vouchers stripped nearly $20 million in perpupil funding from Duval County schools alone last school year; the vouchers cost all of Florida’s public schools $214 million. Privatization absolutely detracts funds from the scale operations of our public schools, where the vast, vast majority of all of Florida’s children attend school (see bit.ly/qJbQ8z). It makes little sense to continue diverting tax dollars that serve the entire public school system to private school voucher programs that produce no measurable advantage for the relative few who use it. It makes little sense, that is, to everyone but the corporate giants, like Walgreens, who use the tax credit.

After diverting their state income taxes to the nonprofit, 501(c)3 “charity” set up to fund voucher schools, business-savvy “donors” can then deduct those tax payments — now disguised as “donations” — on their federal tax returns. It’s a win-win — for politicians, for corporate bottom lines — for everyone except our children. (And we haven’t even touched on the state-endorsement-of-religious-schools issue. That’s a whole ’nother article.) Charter schools, which are technically public schools, also divert the per-pupil dollars from existing public schools — which might be fine and dandy, if only they did a better job. By and large, they don’t. Of the 31 Florida charter schools participating in the FCAT-based school grading system last school year, 15 achieved “F’s.” Unfortunately, more unhappy news for Florida charters emerges in Stanford University’s CREDO study, the most comprehensive evaluation of charter school performance to date. CREDO concluded that in terms of student performance, charter schools (much like public schools) run the gamut — except in a few states where charters consistently do much worse. Which states were on the “much worse” list for charter schools? Florida was. Yet we allow charter schools to keep opening, even in relatively affluent neighborhoods where they drain students from excellent schools. It works well for operations like the for-profit company, CharterSchoolsUSA. Its president, Jon Hage, a Jeb Bush operative from way back, is shrewd enough to know that establishing schools in mixed socioeconomic neighborhoods (like Jacksonville’s Baymeadows area) will help mark his schools as “high performing.” That label, in turn, will guarantee that he can open more schools, and keep them open for 15 years, courtesy of Sen. John Thrasher’s new charter expansion laws. It’s a secret Hage et al have kept well from the true believer-types who opened Jacksonville’s nonprofit KIPP school, purer souls who want to serve this city’s poorest children. In Florida, as in America, we’ve undertaken the Mount Everest of goals: educate everyone. It’s time we quit arguing about which T-shirt we’re going to wear while we’re climbing that mountain — private school versus public school, union versus nonunion, norm-referenced tests versus standards-based. These debates help no one but T-shirt vendors. The real question: How do we dissolve the hold that poverty and other socioeconomic factors have on our children? Tell your lawmakers to stop listening to ideologues and to start talking to education experts. They can begin with the experts who work in the elementary school classrooms at Rutledge Pearson, Bayview, Long Branch, S.P. Livingston, Pinedale, Annie R. Morgan and Biltmore in Jacksonville. Julie Delegal

Delegal is an education advocate who knows that we won’t see any change in Tallahassee until we get fair, competitively drawn electoral districts. But that’s a whole ’nother article.

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