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18 EDITOR’S NOTE A new FSCJ report lacks bite. p. 4 NEWS Long, complicated state amendments await voter consideration. p. 7 BUZZ New Duval School superintendent, last push for voter registration and animal-involved crimes. p. 7 BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jim Fuller and UNF professor Mina Baliamoune. p. 8 SPORTSTALK A pro team could make lacrosse Northeast Florida’s next favorite sport. p. 11 ON THE COVER James Hance helps his daughter escape the pain of her illness through his Relentlessly Cheerful Art. p. 13 OUR PICKS Jane Seymour, Victor Wooten, Beats Antique, Taste of Black Jacksonville, Death Angel and Haunt Nights. p. 17 MOVIES “Looper”: This sci-fi thriller from Rian Johnson twists back on itself with a phenomenal cast and clever script. p. 18 “End of Wrath”: Chemistry between Gyllenhaal and Peña helps buddy cop flick overcome director/writer Ayer’s missteps. p. 22

35 “Won’t Back Down”: Performances by Gyllenhaal and Davis carry a well-intentioned film that ultimately proves forgettable. p. 23 ARTS In the world of contemporary art, Bev Hogue is Queen of the Blues. p. 24 MUSIC The Minnesota indie-bluegrass quintet Trampled By Turtles wins musical success race their own way. p. 33 The Toasters keep on carrying the American ska torch 31 years after first igniting it. p. 34 BACKPAGE In pandering to the fringe, Republicans have lost their way. p. 54 MAIL p. 5 ARTS LISTING p. 25 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 31 LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 35 HAPPENINGS p. 41 THE EYE p. 43 DINING GUIDE p. 44 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 49 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 50 I SAW U p. 51 CLASSIFIEDS p. 52 Cover illustration by James Hance OCTOBER 2-8, 2012 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 3

New report lacks bite

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e’ve waited since June for MGT of America’s $75,000 report on Florida State College at Jacksonville. We got it last week.

A report with almost no teeth.

OK, it does recommend eliminating the executive vice president position. A position that’s been essentially vacant for two months while Don Green has been on an extended vacation at the request of President Steve Wallace. Green’s employment is under review after he asked his FSCJ assistants to handle his time cards, expense reports and travel for his work as a temporary senior vice president at Essex County College in Newark, N.J. That work earned Green $57,000 in addition to his $190,000 FSCJ salary. So MGT’s recommendation is a no-brainer.

However, another recommendation from the report is to add a chief of staff position. Why? “This position relieves the college president of a wide and complex variety of administrative responsibilities,” the report states.

It turns out that, after polling the 16 cabinet members, MGT found that 43.8 percent (or seven members) were neutral and 37.5 percent (six) were negative about Wallace’s managerial practices. So, obviously, the answer is to hire someone else to take care of those duties.

The good news is that on leadership, collaborative/relational skills, job knowledge and communication skills, Wallace received high marks from his cabinet.

But that might not be surprising, given that those same cabinet members received bonuses from 3 to 14 percent of their base salary for several years, starting in 2003. That’s on top of six-figure salaries the entire cabinet was making by 2005. In 2009, 12 senior managers received $152,025 in bonuses at an average of $12,669 each, according to The Florida Times-Union. Of the 834 other eligible FSCJ employees, 231 received an average bonus of $670, for a total of $155,000. Faculty did not receive incentive pay.

By the way, cabinet members didn’t receive bonuses the past two years, but they did receive raises from 6.1 to 31 percent during that time, college officials have said. Bonuses apparently aren’t planned for senior managers this year.

It’s easy to be generous when you have Wallace’s annual salary of $328,000 and a total compensation package of $513,000. In the Florida College System, that ranks second to Miami Dade College’s president ($605,046), who runs a school with 59,725 students, compared to FSCJ’s 24,798.

On top of that, Wallace seemed to have a liberal spending policy, as he charged more than $187,000 to the college and its foundation over two years, for expenses including phones, iPad service, Internet, Cadillac lease, meals and drinks, a Times-Union review of his expenses found. To be fair, it’s hard to say how this spending would compare to other

state college and university presidents if they were held up to the same scrutiny. Another recommendation in MGT’s report is continued monitoring of expenses for senior managers, including pre-approval of Wallace’s hospitality and travel expenses.

Money has never seemed to be a problem for Wallace, who was featured in a computergenerated video shown at the 2010 fall convocation, flying through the air with money literally falling from his pockets. “Great, Don,” Wallace’s avatar said to Green’s avatar as they flew from campus to campus. “Looks like you’ve blown another gazillion dollars.” An employee is shown handing wads of loose cash from a desk drawer to the tune “Who Let The Dogs Out?” Meanwhile, FSCJ owes the Department of Education $4.2 million for students who received Pell Grants they shouldn’t have during a two-year period, plus a $515,000 penalty for $4 million of wrongly issued student loans.

FSCJ said financial aid workers were pressured by rising enrollment and made mistakes while rushing through the appeals process. But this summer, a review by Jacksonville lawyer Bill Scheu found that the department’s lax culture contributed to the mistakes.

During much of this time, the trustees — who are collectively Wallace’s boss — acted as a rubber stamp for Wallace. Over five years, the board considered 369 proposals from Wallace. The panel approved every agenda item unanimously, with the exception of two votes of dissent by Bruce Barcelo when he opposed asking students to repay millions in errantly awarded Pell Grants and when trustees agreed to reinstate pay for suspended associate vice president Celine McArthur.

Sen. Steve Oelrich, R-Gainesville, leader of the state Senate higher education committee, has called for a grand jury investigation into FSCJ. He pointed to a state audit that raised questions about Wallace’s contract converting almost 100 days of unused sick leave into vacation days he could be paid for if he left. The audit said this was illegal; the board removed the provision, and Wallace repaid the money. Oelrich said consequences could include cutting state funding to the college.

In a July town-hall style meeting, Wallace apologized to about 200 FSCJ employees during a town hall-style meeting for asking them to make spending sacrifices while his office didn’t, taking responsibility for news that “cast a shadow” on the college.

Is an apology enough? Is an MGT report that makes a few recommendations to rearrange some job responsibilities enough?

Or is it time for the FSCJ board to grow the teeth this report didn’t provide?

Denise M. Reagan dreagan@folioweekly.com twitter.com/dreagan

James Auck is not eligible to vote in November because his civil rights have not been restored. He was jailed 19 years ago on worthless-check charges and has been unsuccessful in receiving clemency.

Restore Former Felons’ Right to Vote

A timely piece in Folio Weekly [“Society Will Not Let Me Forget,” Sept. 18] by Ron Word on the disfranchisement of former felons in Florida as a consequence of actions taken by the Clemency Board, which Gov. Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and state CFO Jeff Atwater comprise. These new rules resulted in just 78 former felons having their right to vote restored in 2011.

Ari Berman, writing in the online Rolling Stone magazine in July 2012, states that there were 100,000 voting-restoration applications from former felons pending when Charlie Crist left office. All of these applications were rejected out of hand once Scott was inaugurated and the new rules put in place.

The 2011 “Jim King Keep Florida Working Act” prohibits state agencies from denying an application for a license, permit, certificate or employment based solely on a person’s lack of civil rights, “de-coupling” voting rights and

Regardless of race or sex, Scott, Bondi, Putnam and Atwater want all former felons to pay taxes but not have the right to vote or serve on juries until they (Clemency Board members) are re-elected in 2014.

Then, maybe, a few former felons can have access to suffrage and jury service. access to employment regulated by the state.

Bondi supported this measure, as did Jeb Bush.

The power to determine the conditions for restoration of political civil rights in Florida rests entirely with a Clemency Board by virtue of the state constitution. The 5- to 7-year waiting period implemented by the current all-white GOP Clemency Board is racist in its

consequences because of the preponderance of minorities caught up in the penal system, a direct result of the War on Drugs.

Many whites also have been caught up in the vast web of the War on Drugs or, like all races in prison or jail, have been convicted of relatively minor or non-violent crimes. Regardless of race or sex, Scott, Bondi, Putnam and Atwater want all former felons to pay taxes but not have the right to vote or serve on juries until they (Clemency Board members) are re-elected in 2014. Then, maybe, a few former felons can have access to suffrage and jury service.

Honestly, what is more fundamental to our system than “No taxation without representation”? The original Tea Party was motivated by this principle!

Moreover, why is the federal government sitting on the sidelines while state officials block access to federal elections for president, the Senate and the House of Representatives?

Michael Hoffmann Atlantic Beach via email

Don’t Fund Religious Institutions with Tax Money

The core of Amendment 8 is this question: Should taxpayer money (from the state treasury) be given to religious institutions without restriction? Answering “No” to that question should yield a “No” vote on Amendment 8.

Here’s a good link to the complete wording of the amendment: bit.ly/Qn0z3h A short course in critical thinking taught me that with any ethical issue, we should identify the stakeholders, the legitimate expectations of those stakeholders and the basic needs in jeopardy.

Stakeholders: Taxpayers, citizens who would receive benefits, majority and minority religions that may or may not get some of that money.

Legitimate expectations and/or basic needs in jeopardy: Our government won’t harm us, religious freedom, proper use of taxpayer money and financial stability.

Community affected: Plural society of diverse religions.

My position is that we should vote “No” on Amendment 8.

Removing the line that Amendment 8 wants to remove from the Florida Constitution would eliminate these restrictions: 1. Taxpayer money cannot be used to proselytize a particular religion.

2. Taxpayer money must be used for services offered to the entire community, not for services offered exclusively to those of a particular faith.

I strongly believe that those restrictions are necessary. There is a lot of research showing that a pluralistic society is good. Allowing various religious and non-religious views to be discussed in the open without fear of retaliation is good. Any legislation that attempts to reduce that plurality should be feared. From the reading that I have done, I strongly believe that the wall separating the government from any particular religion is what the founding leaders of our grand country had in mind when drafting the establishment clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Churches, mosques and synagogues should fund themselves from donations from the parishioners. I see no reason — especially no fiscally sound reason — to fund religions of the politicians with tax dollars from our state treasury.

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religion), my position is that we should all vote NO on 8.

Susan Aertker Jacksonville via email

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Politics from the Pulpit

When President John F. Kennedy, a Roman Catholic, ran for office, this country was afraid to vote for him because they did not want the Catholic Church influencing the decisions their president would be making. In present times, America has a great appetite for religion in our government. On a recent Sunday at the Catholic church I attend, the service started with the usual reading of the Old Testament, the New Testament and then the homily relating to the day’s readings. The pastor sat comfortably at the altar, while the deacon gave the homily.

Without any warning, the deacon began telling the congregation that the president and this administration has taken away religious freedom and that the Catholic Church has every right to eliminate contraception as part of women’s health care benefits. After all, the Catholic Church creates jobs with its schools, hospitals, Catholic charities, etc. This is not about the separation of church and state, he continued, because there is no separation of church and state in the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson only refers to the separation of church and state in a letter.

Then the deacon got really fired up, raising his voice and using gestures, repeating that the president is taking away religious freedom. He repeated three times, “If it burns right here in your belly [gestures to his stomach], then get yourself registered and vote against this president!” Some applause broke out.

Really? What Gospel was that from?

Matthew, Mark?

Thomas Jefferson, the father of our Constitution along with the first Continental Congress, wrote the First Amendment. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” and certainly knew and understood the essence and spirit of the First Amendment to mean separation of church and state.

To say that separation of church and state was only referred to in a letter by Jefferson is like saying the Catholic Church doesn’t know how to interpret the Bible. How about civil rights? Do people who take jobs at religiousbased organizations have to embrace that faith?

Where is their religious freedom? Do they have to give up their civil rights? Women pay for their health care benefits and have a right to full coverage of benefits by the insurance company, if they choose. By singling out women for decreased insurance benefits, I believe the Church is breaking the principle of equal protection under the law, and I firmly believe my church should not be “preaching” partisan political agendas from the pulpit.

L. Ann Bergeron Orange Park via email

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Be Careful What You Wish For “Duval is in a great position here to go from good to great, and I feel I’m the right candidate to take us to the next level.”

— Nikolai Vitti, selected to be the next Superintendent of Schools when Ed Pratt-Dannals retires at the end of the year. He was approved on a 5-2 vote and will negotiate with the School Board on a contract. Vitti, chief academic officer of Miami-Dade schools, was one of three finalists for the position. The 35-year-old, a father of four, said he hopes to be in Duval County long enough to see his fourth-grade son graduate from high school here.

Voter Registration Rush Despite all the brouhaha over early voting, voter IDs and political issues, there’s still a little time left to register to vote. The registration books close Oct. 9 for the Nov. 6 general election. U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, a Jacksonville Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged the reduction in early voting days in federal court, said the government should make it easier for folks to vote. She’s mobilizing with a voter registration drive and scheduled an event Sept. 30 with Rev. Al Sharpton and Congressional Black Caucus members to get out the vote. “I think it is evident that early voting has worked extremely well for African-American voters. In fact, more than any other racial or ethnic group, African-Americans have come to rely on early voting, and I am sure they will do so again this year,” Brown said in a news release.

Alcohol and Animals Don’t Mix According to a police report, when Clay County deputies stopped Warren Michael III, 23, after seeing him driving erratically, he had a perfectly good excuse.

He claimed the squirrel in his shirt was biting him.

After failing field sobriety tests, he was taken to jail, where his blood-alcohol level was measured at nearly double the legal limit. He was charged with DUI, driving without a seatbelt and driving a vehicle in an unsafe manner. His car and the squirrel were returned to his girlfriend. Not to be outdone, Charles Larkin Cowart, 29, was arrested in Bunnell, about 60 miles south of here, when police responded to reports about “an intoxicated man riding a horse.” According to an Associated Press story, he refused orders to dismount; officers followed him with blue lights as he made his way through town, continuing until the horse was exhausted. Cowart ran, but he was captured and booked into Flagler County Jail, charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest without violence and animal cruelty.

Mind-bending Amendments

Long, complicated state amendments await voter consideration

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ong lines are expected at polling places in Clay, Duval, St. Johns and Nassau counties while voters read some 2,000 words on 11 state questions dealing with health care insurance, tax and revenue issues, abortions and religious freedoms.

The Republican-controlled Legislature placed each of the 11 amendments, which require a 60 percent vote for approval, on the Nov. 6 ballot. There are no citizen initiatives on the ballot.

The Florida League of Women Voters is recommending a “no” vote on all 11. The nonpartisan organization contends that approval of the amendments — some of which are likely to be found unconstitutional — will cost millions in tax dollars for city and county governments.

“There are five amendments on the ballot that address reductions in local property taxes.

If all five were to pass, local governments would lose more than $1 billion over the first three years of implementation,” a League statement said. There are concerns that the lost revenue could result in cuts to education, public services and public safety.

Here are some of the arguments for and against the 11 amendments: Amendment 1: Health Care Services

This symbolic amendment gives Florida the right to opt out of federal health care reform.

Called Obamacare by its detractors, the act was found to be constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.

“The League of Women Voters of Florida supports the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in Florida, emphasizing access for all and control of costs. In addition, Amendment 1, if passed, could conflict with federal law and

thus be deemed unconstitutional.”

Amendment 1, backed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, “is more of a political referendum than a meaningful change to the Constitution,” the League noted in its Election & Voter Guide.

Amendment 2: Combat-Injured Veterans, Property Tax Discount

It expands the homestead exemption to all disabled veterans who were not Florida residents when they entered military service. If approved, it could cost local governments $15 million over the first three years of implementation, according to the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Amendment 3: State Government Revenue Limitation

This replaces the existing state revenue limitation based on Florida personal income growth with a new state revenue limitation based on population changes and inflation.

4, which could result in city and county governments losing $1.7 billion in property tax revenue over four years.

Supporting the amendment are the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Florida Realtors and Associated Industries of Florida, who cite a Florida TaxWatch study, which claims passage of the proposal would increase the state’s economy and generate 19,500 jobs over 10 years.

If approved, the amendment would reduce the maximum annual increase in assessed value on certain non-homesteaded properties from 10 percent to 5 percent; give first-time homebuyers an additional homestead exemption of half the appraised value of their home, up to $150,000; and allow the Legislature to prohibit increases in the assessed value of homestead property and certain other non-homestead property in any year where the market value of the property decreases, according to a review by the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

“There are five amendments on the ballot that address reductions in local property taxes. If all five were to pass, local governments would lose more than $1 billion over the first three years of implementation.”

Colorado passed similar legislation about 20 years ago, and it has hurt the state’s ability to fund essential public services, the League said. The main supporter of the amendment is state Senate president and republican Mike Haridopolos; the AARP opposes it.

Amendment 4: Property Tax Limitation

One of the biggest fights is over Amendment

Opposing Amendment 4 is the Florida Association of Counties, which predicts the amendment will squeeze local governments that are already cutting services.

Amendment 5: State Courts

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control of the rules governing the court system. The Florida Chamber of Commerce backs the bill.

Wayne Ezell, a columnist for The Florida Times-Union, called the efforts “a blatantly obvious attempt to politicize and neuter the Florida Supreme Court and the rest of Florida’s judiciary.”

Amendment 6: Prohibitions on Public Funding of Abortions

Abortion is another hot-button topic, and Amendment 6 provides that public funds may not be spent for any abortion or for healthbenefits coverage that includes an abortion.

The proposal also provides that the State Constitution may not be interpreted to create broader rights to an abortion than those contained in the U.S. Constitution.

In opposing the amendment, “The League believes that public policy in a pluralistic society must affirm the constitutional right of privacy of the individual to make reproductive choices.”

This one also has its backers. Catholic Bishop Felipe Estevez, in a letter read at each Mass on Sept. 24, asked Catholics in the 17-county Diocese of Saint Augustine to vote “yes” on Amendment 6, which will limit use of public funding for abortion, and on Amendment 8, which will limit the ban on spending public money on religious organizations.

A group called “Vote No on 6” said the proposed amendment would allow politicians to interfere with a woman’s right to make decisions about her own reproductive health, said Judy Selzer, the campaign manager, in a news release.

International Day of Peace, Hastings, Sept. 21

Bouquets to Holly Keris, chief curator at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, for identifying and returning two pieces of Meissen Porcelain to a family in Germany. The pieces, stolen by the Nazis during World War II, belonged to the family of Gustav Von Klemperer, who had a collection of more than 800 pieces of the porcelain. The Cummer returned the pieces in September and Von Klemperer’s heirs agreed to lend them back to the museum for one year so the story of their theft and recovery could be shared with the community.

Brickbats to outgoing Duval County Clerk of Courts Jim Fuller for giving bonuses totaling $173,928 to his staff members in 2012 at the same time his civil service employees were taking 2 percent pay cuts and were being forced to take a one-day furlough, according to WJXT Channel 4. We’ve seen a lot of things like this lately, which leads us to conclude that some public officials aren’t acting in the public interest. Police, firefighters and other public employees probably deserve a bonus, too, but in case Fuller hasn’t noticed, times are tough.

Bouquets to University of North Florida professor Mina BaliamouneLutz, who received the 2012 Distinguished Professor award which UNF gives to educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The 35th faculty member to hold the title, she’s the first woman at Coggin College of Business to receive the award. In addition to chairing several committees at UNF, she organized and was chairperson of Warsaw University’s International Business Research Conference for six years, is president of the African Finance & Economics Association and is on the editorial board of several business and economic journals.

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Amendment 7

There is no Amendment 7. It was stricken by a judge and replaced by Amendment 8.

Amendment 8: Religious Freedom

The Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy said Amendment 8 is “confusing and unclear” and could result in a universal public voucher program and cost public education budget between $3.7 billion to $6.5 billion a year.

If approved, it would change a provision of the state Constitution, which has been in effect since 1885, guaranteeing the separation of church and state, said Alan Stonecipher, communications director for the center.

Placing the item on the ballot was “an attempt by proponents to eliminate the constitutional obstacle to the use of public tax dollars to pay tuition for private and religious schools,” he said.

Juan Zapata, president of Citizens for Religious Freedom and Non-Discrimination, said the amendment would ensure continued delivery of vital community services by religiously affiliated nonprofit organizations.

Amendment 9: Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Military Veteran or First Responder

This is another one that could cost local governments $1.8 million over three years. It would grant full homestead property tax relief to the surviving spouses of military veterans and first responders killed in the line of duty.

The measure unanimously passed the Florida House and Senate.

Amendment 10: Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption

This legislature-approved amendment, affecting about 150,000 businesses, pertains to equipment or furniture used in a business.

Currently, only the first $25,000 of tangible personal property is exempt from taxation.

If approved, the amendment would raise that amount to $50,000. The League of Women Voters estimates the change would cost local governments $61 million over three years.

Amendment 11: Additional Homestead Exemption for Low-Income Seniors

This amendment provides an additional homestead exemption for low-income seniors who have lived in their homes at least 25 years.

It’s estimated it would cost local governments $27.8 million over three years. The measure passed unanimously in the House and Senate.

Amendment 12: Appointment of Student Board President to Board of Governors of State University System

This provision would change the student member in the 17-member Board of Governors. Currently, the Florida Student Association president is a member.

Amendment 12 would create a new council composed of student body presidents; that group’s chair would become the student representative on the Board of Governors.

Florida State University, which does not participate in the student association, has been lobbying for the change.

Ron Word rword@folioweekly.com

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Bully Mentality

A pro team could make lacrosse Northeast Florida’s next favorite sport

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ome years ago, I was talking with a longtime event promoter. He’d done it all — smalltime stock cars, pro wrestling, circuses — and he told me something a lot of “here today, gone later today” promoters never seem to learn.

If one is promoting to a community, one had better know what that community needs — not just in terms of entertainment, but in terms of its sense of self.

By no means is that the sole reason that a promotional venture succeeds or fails. But if that sense of collective ego goes unaddressed, it seems to assure failure. In that context, I am encouraged by the promotional approach of the Jacksonville Bullies, a new professional fallleague franchise that appears poised to do for lacrosse what the local Axemen have done for rugby in the last few years.

I remember when the word that described the Axemen was “fledgling.” Not anymore.

Thousands attend each contest, and it’s bigger news if they lose a game than if they win a championship.

A consequence of that success has been an increased visibility of the city among international rugby players, who presumably enjoy the temperate climate, the easygoing lifestyle and the immaculately manicured pitches of the First Coast. If that can be considered a template, lacrosse might have an easier go of it here than one may first think. Jacksonville University’s program is fast becoming a national draw, and lacrosse is growing ever more popular with adolescents, like soccer did about two decades ago.

That’s a contrast to Jacksonville’s old rep of “just a college football town.” That may have been true back in the day, when the city was half of its current population, when Baymeadows Road was two lanes and the St. Johns Town Center was a champagne wish and a caviar dream. Now, however?

To quote Biggie Smalls, “Things done changed.” Little Cowford is increasingly cosmopolitan, its identity shifting, as is typical with Florida, with the latest influx of transplants and their desires for something different from the old mentality of the days when the aroma of paper mills and coffee plants filled the air.

According to Kimber Newton Valera, director of operations for the Bullies, Jacksonville’s cosmopolitan shift includes an

appetite for lax, as it’s called among those in the know.

“Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in Northeast Florida,” Valera said. “The last couple years, we have had collegiate games played in Downtown Jacksonville area, and the fans showed great interest in the sport. Jacksonville has had tremendous growth in high school lacrosse. The FHSAA has sanctioned many new lacrosse programs around Northeast Florida.”

One way the Bullies are insinuating lacrosse into local hearts are the effective promo gimmicks and tie-ins irresistible to fans.

The 7 p.m. Oct. 6 game against the Reading Rockets at Veterans Memorial Arena, features a Sock Night: Local high school and college athletes are invited to wear their official gear for reduced admission. This is an effective follow-up to the military appreciation event the franchise held during its home opener.

“The Jacksonville community is a major part of our team,” Valera said. “We want the community to feel that it is their team. Not the ownership’s team, but the community’s team. We really want the community to become a part of our Bullies Against Bullying campaign. We want to spread awareness of the issues that bullying causes and the ways to prevent these problems.”

Of course, the real draw is the sport itself.

Fans who come to the Oct. 6 game should look for team captain Kyle Hartzell (No. 81) and the do-everything stud Elliot Bender (No. 19), two “hard-hitting, aggressive defensive players,” according to Valera. In a town with a serious affinity for defensive football, it’s easy to see why she expects these players to be popular.

Speaking of football, lacrosse would seem to present a scheduling conflict with the ever-popular college game. But Valera believes there’s room for the “first fall league” and that lacrosse can become a year-round sport.

Maybe she’s right. The Bullies drew 1,850 fans to their home opener, according to the team — an indicator of a base ready for lacrosse action, as the sport grows more popular on the high school level here. The Bullies are currently negotiating a deal with CW17 to televise the games.

Some of you may be lacrosse skeptics.

While it’s hard to speak to the soundness of the rest of the league’s organizations, it appears our local team is on the right track.

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James Hance works in the studio at his Avondale home, which is filled with relics of ’80s pop culture. Photo: Walter Coker

THE ARTIST AT PLAY

James Hance helps his daughter escape the pain of her illness through his Relentlessly Cheerful Art

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few minutes before I arrived at artist James Hance’s house in Avondale, he posted on his personal Facebook page how he thought I should write the lead to this story.

I entered the study. Countless books lined the shelves — many of which were in properly foreign and old languages — clearly belonging to a man of a really good brain. I heard a soft click, a secret panel slid open, revealing a man in a loosely tied bath robe, large, plastic bubble-filled pipe and over-sized koala slippers. “Good afternoon,” he bellowed, bubbles spilling from the pipe onto the floor below, which was real wood. “Forgive my slightly ruffled appearance. I have just killed a poacher with his own rifle.” He closed his eyes as if to savor the moment. “It was ironic. That’s why I did it.”

As a 37-year-old man who makes his living painting characters from ’80s pop culture (“The Muppets,” “Star Wars,” “The Goonies,” “Labyrinth,” “The A-Team” and “Where the Wild Things Are,” to name a few), it’s standard for Hance to turn a real-world situation into a wittingly

“She always has a clipboard with a sketchpad attached while she’s having her nightly flush. She draws constantly, writes and sings.”

Hance and his daughter Maddy visited Disney World for her birthday. “If you ever feel like there’s no magic in the world, just walk through Disney for an hour and look at all of the children’s faces.”

spun fictional tale. His work, which he touts as “Relentlessly Cheerful Art,” is nostalgic, witty and, for the most part, uplifting.

In the famous 1932 photograph by Charles C. Ebbets, “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper,” 11 men are sitting on a large metal beam — hundreds of feet in the air — eating lunch and smoking cigarettes. Hance’s version, “Lunch Atop the Half-Constructed Death Star,” features those same 11 men wearing white storm trooper helmets from “Star Wars.”

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“Lunch Atop the Half-Constructed Death Star,” featuring 11 men wearing white storm trooper helmets from “Star Wars,” parodies the famous 1932 photograph by Charles C. Ebbets, “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper.”

Wookiee the Chew is one of Hance’s most popular projects, combining elements of “Winnie the Pooh” and “Star Wars.” It features Wookiee the Chew, Droidlet, Owlbi Wan and Chrisolo Robin (aka Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Owl and Christopher Robin).

In “Chester Copperpot’s Goonie Clubhouse Band,” Chunk, Mouth, Mikey and Data from “The Goonies” are dressed like The Beatles circa “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band,” while “Super Blues Brothers” features Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) as Mario and Luigi, the “Super Mario Brothers.”

“I’m heavily inspired by Jim Henson’s Muppets — pretty much anything from the early ’80s to late ’80s,” Hance says. “That was the ‘golden period.’ It captured the innocence.

America and the world needed something safe and never malicious, and that Muppets spirit is still there.”

Born on July 27, 1975 in Hounslow, a borough of London located in Middlesex County, Hance recounts his childhood fondly.

“I spent a lot of time with my grandparents,” he says, sipping on chai tea with soymilk — made minutes before to seem “properly English.” “I would draw on any available surface, ride bikes and go swimming.”

Although he had a natural affinity and talent for drawing, Hance spent little more than two weeks at a formal art school. “I really enjoyed art, but I knew right away that I didn’t

In “Chester Copperpot’s Goonie Clubhouse Band,” Chunk, Mouth, Mikey and Data from “The Goonies” are dressed like The Beatles circa “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.”

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like it. It wasn’t for me,” he says. “Now, I just wing it.”

In January 2004, Hance was at a Notting Hill Starbucks when he met a young American woman named Rebecca who was “enjoying our sights.” They quickly fell in love, married and, in 2004, gave birth to a little girl they named Madison. The Hances remained in England during this time, but on a stateside trip, Hance grew fond of the warm, tropical Florida weather and, with his family, immigrated here in 2008.

Shortly after, James’ and Rebecca’s marriage came to an end. They were young when they met and everything happened so quickly.

“We’re very different people,” Hance says. “But we’re the best of friends and remain a great team for Maddy.”

Maddy, now 7, is like many little girls.

She has an enthusiasm for fairies, unicorns, princesses and her dad describes her as “bouncy and full of life. Always singing, dancing and making up stories.” And like her father, Maddy deals with difficult situations through escapism — turning something unpleasant into a fairytale.

After her first birthday, Maddy had obvious digestion problems. Symptoms included chronic constipation, non-stop vomiting and stomach pain. After years of tests, medication trials and numerous hospitalizations, the diagnosis came in as mastocytic colitis and eosinophilic esophagitus. In January 2011, Maddy underwent surgery and now has a cecostomy tube in her lower right abdomen.

Every night, Maddy has 2,000 mL of saline mixed with five caps of Miralax by way of a gravity bag that goes directly into her intestines through a cecostomy tube. The solution is meant to flush her system. Every other night, she is given 2,000 mL of GoLYTELY (pronounced go-lightly), a solution used to cleanse the bowel by causing diarrhea.

“Every other week, she gets backed up and they’re [doctors] talking of removing her colon,” Hance explains. “We’re trying to find another way of getting this fixed without surgery.”

Like her dad, Maddy deals with uncomfortable situations through escapism.

Hance says, “She always has a clipboard with a sketchpad attached while she’s having her nightly flush. She draws constantly, writes and sings.”

When asked why he has a decorated Christmas tree up in his living room in the middle of September, Hance says it was his weekend to have Maddy and she was feeling especially down about her medications. “I went to the garage, shook out the spider webs and set up the Christmas tree,” he says. “I told her we were going to have an early Christmas and leave the tree up for the rest of the year.”

Unfortunately, Hance hadn’t anticipated that Maddy would also be asking about presents. “I had told some friends about what I was doing to make Maddy feel better, and that day I received a text saying to look outside. My friends had dropped off a pile of presents for her.”

The pair, who are together every other weekend, are instant playmates. Hance says, “We often build forts that take up the entire living room, proper two-story deals with turrets and a tunnel to the fridge, for supplies and air conditioning.”

On this particular day, the artist is working on a project of his own — a painting titled “You’ll Be There ’Til the End of Me.” It’s a portrait of the Doctor and Amy Pond from “Doctor Who,” a long-running British sciencefiction show. Hance sells a majority of his work on eBay. This one sold on Sept. 14 for $310. He sells most originals between $250 and $800, as well as limited-edition prints and T-shirts.

Hance’s work has drawn recognition from the art and geek worlds.

“When I first saw James’ work, I was struck by the duality of his imagery,” wrote Chuck Lawton on the Wired.com column GeekDad in May 2010. “On the one hand, there are pieces that seem to exist for pure comic value: Darth Vader releasing a white dove or a storm trooper blowing bubbles from a bubble wand. At the surface, they appear to be one-liners but, taken as a whole, they are reflections of ourselves as kids with a certain amount of innocence.”

“While ‘Star Wars’ imagery comprises a large body of his work, it’s far from all James does. Many of the paintings that struck me emotionally were those that caught me offguard as various childhood memories came flooding in. In particular, his treatment of Super Grover with Superman (“The Man and Muppet of Steel”) brought me back to a time 25 years

Cover Art Prints James Hance is selling signed prints of the original artwork he created for this week’s cover to help with his daughter Maddy’s medical bills.

Prints are $20 at jameshance.com.

When Maddy turned 7, her parents took her to Disney to celebrate. After a few hours on her feet, Maddy was exhausted and needed a wheelchair. “We got to meet the princesses — Belle, Cinderella and Aurora — and for that one moment, my princess was with the princesses and everything was OK.” Photo provided by James Hance.

Hance decorated a Christmas tree in his living room in the middle of September when Maddy was feeling especially down about her medications. “I told her we were going to have an early Christmas and leave the tree up for the rest of the year.”

Photos provided by James Hance.

“We got to meet the princesses — Belle, Cinderella and Aurora — and for that one moment, my princess was with the princesses and everything was OK.” ago that I had completely forgotten about.”

How does Hance get away with making a profit by painting licensed characters like HeMan, Mr. Spock, Sarah from “Labyrinth” and Kermit the Frog? Hance says what he does falls under the umbrella of a parody law. “As long as it’s not defamatory or derogatory and you’re not claiming it to be ‘official’ merchandise, then it’s OK.” Relentlessly Cheerful Art’s website has this disclaimer: “Wookiee the Chew is a work of parody. No endorsements by any company or person parodied is intended or inferred. The law regarding parody is based upon the ‘fair use’ doctrine under the U.S. Copyright Act. Under this doctrine, certain uses of copyrighted works, which would otherwise be considered infringing, are permissible.”

Wookiee the Chew is one of Hance’s most popular projects. It combines elements of “Winnie the Pooh” and “Star Wars” and features Wookiee the Chew, Droidlet, Owlbi Wan and Chrisolo Robin (aka Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Owl and Christopher Robin). He estimates that his first book, “The House at Chew Corner,” which he wrote and illustrated, has sold thousands of copies.

Chew had never been to the dark side of the forest before and the very thought of venturing

through those thick, unfamiliar trees made him feel quite uneasy. “Bother,” he said, staring at the edge of the dark, tangled wood a few dozen hops away from Owlbi’s tree. Droidlet peeped and whistled worriedly, sinking his dome underneath his scarf a little.

“Trust your feelings, Chew,” Owlbi urged, sensing the little wookiee’s distress. But the only feeling that Chew was feeling was the hollow, rumbly feeling in his empty tummy. “Sometimes,” Owlbi said in a voice that seemed to be coming from someone bigger than he, “you have to jump into a hole to get yourself out of one.”

Last year, Maddy’s medical bills topped $25,000. With 21,000 Facebook friends and a loyal following of his art, Hance set up a fundraising campaign on GiveForward, raising more than $22,000. He’s anticipating the next trip to Boston possibly around Christmas for another potential surgery, which will cost around the same.

Peter Mayhew, an English actor and philanthropist who played Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” movies, and his wife Angie, reached out to Hance about six months ago when they discovered Wookiee the Chew.

Mayhew has since written the foreword for the next Wookiee the Chew books, with all proceeds going toward Maddy’s medical fund.

“They said how much they loved the idea and were interested in me creating some art for the foundation — which I’m working on,” Hance says. “I met them at MegaCon a little while later and gave them some Wookiee the Chew books; shaking Peter’s hand was a dream come true.”

Including the brightly lit Christmas tree in the middle of the living room, Hance’s house looks more like a child’s playroom. There’s the “Ghostbusters” jumpsuit with a “Hance” name patch, dozens of collectible Muppets and “Star Wars” figurines, boxes of vinyl records and shelves of DVDs. “Most of the stuff is from Disney [World],” explains Hance, who has an annual pass. “That’s my vice. If you ever feel like there’s no magic in the world, just walk through Disney for an hour and look at all of the children’s faces.”

Hance remembers a particularly emotional trip to Disney. It was Maddy’s 7th birthday, so her parents took her to the park to celebrate.

After a few hours on her feet, Maddy was exhausted and needed a wheelchair. “We got to meet the princesses — Belle, Cinderella and Aurora — and for that one moment, my princess was with the princesses and everything was OK.” Maddy still has a long road to travel.

“We’re waiting for an appointment for her to have a muscle biopsy in her leg, motility tests and further testing in Boston to see if she has mitochondrial disease,” Hance says.

“The motility test is not currently available in Florida, so it means another trip to Boston.”

As for the future of Relentlessly Cheerful Art, Hance would like to continue writing Wookiee the Chew books and creating artwork based on his own set of characters. “I think I’ve built enough of a name for myself that I’ll be able to start doing complete originals,” he says. “Maddy’s a lot like me, in that when something’s difficult, we’ll make it into a game.

We’re escapists.”

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Reasons to leave the house this week JAZZ VICTOR WOOTEN

Expect a soul circus and a whole lotta jazz and funk when Victor Wooten comes to Ponte Vedra.

The five-time Grammy winner, a member of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, was also named one of the top 10 bassists of all time by Rolling Stone.

8 p.m. Oct. 4 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. $29.50, $35.

209-0399. pvconcerthall.com

FOOD TASTE OF BLACK JACKSONVILLE

It might be best to start fasting now. This Florida Black Expo event features a culinary showcase with Erika Davis of Bravo’s “Top Chef Just Desserts,” among other celebrity chefs, and more than 25 of the area’s best African-American chefs, caterers, restaurateurs and bakers. 7-10:30 p.m.

Oct. 5 at Trio’s, the Event Place at Tinseltown, 9726 Touchton Road. $75-$150. Florida Black Expo is held 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 6 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown. $15. 727-7451.

METAL DEATH ANGEL

“Relentless Retribution” was an apt title for the heavy metal band’s last album. Since reuniting in 2001 for a cancer benefit show for Testament frontman Chucky Billy, Death Angel continues to thrash with the best of them. 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. $10.

223-9850. Photo: Stephanie Cabral

HALLOWEEN HAUNT NIGHTS AT

ADVENTURE LANDING

The faint of heart should stay away — but for those who love haunted houses, there’s no reason to wait until Halloween to get your scare on.

Haunt Nights feature Apocalyptia, a 3D haunted house set in a post-apocalyptic city glowing with radiation, other visual effects and, of course, monsters. Then, Dark Fables (opening Oct. 12) bring childhood fairytales to horrific reality with twisted characters that’ll visit your nightmares.

Haunt Nights Oct. 5-6, 12-14, 19-21 and 26-31 at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Tickets range from $12-$21. 246-4386. hauntnights.com/schedule.html

JANE SEYMOUR

WORLD FUSION BEATS ANTIQUE

The group’s name tells only half the story. A mix of the very old – including Middle Eastern and gypsy music – with the new, including hip-hop, dubstep and brass band, works for this experimental world fusion trio. Beats Antique, formed in Oakland, Calif., brings beautiful beats to Northeast Florida.

8 p.m. Oct. 9 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. $17. 246-2473.

What does a former Bond Girl with an Emmy, two Golden Globes and worldwide adoration from fans of “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” do next?

Jane Seymour appears at two receptions for an exhibit of her watercolor and oil paintings (pictured, “Lady In The Garden”) to benefit St. Vincent’s Healthcare’s Kids Together Against Cancer Program. Receptions 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6 at Avondale Artworks Gallery, 3562 St. Johns Ave., Avondale. For reservations, call 384-8797. Free. Seymour signs copies of her new book, “Open Hearts Family: Connecting with One Another,” 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt took approximately three hours to have his “young Bruce Willis” makeup applied to play Young Joe in “Looper.”

Photo: TriStar Pictures

Closing the Loop

This sci-fi thriller from Rian Johnson twists back on itself with a phenomenal cast and clever script Looper

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ooper” is what Cranky Movie Fan has been dying to see.

“Hollywood is all reboots, remakes and adaptations – there’s nothing original 2012 anymore,” Cranky says. “Looper” is definitely original. “There aren’t any great stories being told,” Cranky whines. “Looper” has a challenging, clever and exciting story that’s told extremely well. “There are too many visual effects – it all feels fake,” Cranky complains.

Well, Cranky, if visual effects are smartly

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Truth is, “Looper” does everything well – from its makeup to its performances to its action, it pushes the boundaries of creativity and succeeds wonderfully.

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incorporated into a well-told story, they can enhance the viewing experience.

Truth is, “Looper” does everything well – from its makeup to its performances to its action, it pushes the boundaries of creativity and succeeds wonderfully.

The year is 2044, and time travel has not yet been invented. By 2074, it has been invented, and it’s extremely lucrative and illegal. To wit: Criminals send people they want killed back to 2044, where assassins called “Loopers” take care of the dirty business. Joe (Joseph GordonLevitt) is one such Looper, a junkie who knows the rules and sticks to them.

Unfortunately, there’s one person Joe has trouble killing: himself. When old Joe (Bruce Willis) appears and escapes, young Joe knows his boss (Jeff Daniels) will kill young Joe immediately if he doesn’t. On his quest to find old Joe, young Joe stops at a farm and befriends a mother (Emily Blunt) and her son Cid (Pierce Gagnon). Meanwhile, old Joe goes on a quest to

kill the child who will grow up to become The Rainmaker, the man who, in 2074, is sending the old Loopers back to be killed by their younger selves. Got it?

What’s fascinating about the premise is that young Joe and old Joe are enemies – good luck finding another movie in which one embodiment of a character is trying to kill the other embodiment. That, coupled with writer/director Rian Johnson’s script that bends but never breaks, makes the film downright captivating.

If you’re lost at times, that’s OK. All that needs to be explained is explained. What you need to keep in mind is this: There are two planes of reality in this world. One finds young Joe killing his older self, enabling himself to grow old. The other shows young Joe not killing his older self and the story playing out as we see it. This is important, because the ending depends on both realities existing in order to work.

Time travel is often used as a gimmick, a cheeky way to move characters from one time period to the next and allow different timelines to affect one another. There’s an element of that in “Looper,” but only to set up the basic narrative – any more jumping from plane to plane would’ve cheapened the story’s integrity and rendered us incapable of taking it seriously.

The makeup by Jamie Kelman and Kazu Tsuji to make Gordon-Levitt look like a young Willis is impressive, as are the actors’ hardened, gritty performances. Most impressive, though, is Gagnon as Cid, a role that calls for a cute boy to do much more than look innocent. Gagnon is creepy and sweet as needed — and watch what he does with his eyes; this performance is at a very high level for a 5-year-old.

So, cranky movie fans: That superb new vision you’ve been yearning for that’s got nothing to do with comic books or young adult novels? Here it is. Do everyone a favor and see “Looper” twice: Once to fall in love with it, then a second time to appreciate it that much more. When/if the studio receives enough of your hard-earned dollars, maybe it will be compelled to champion originality over known commodities.

In other words, this is your chance to stop the crankiness.

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Tom Hardy and Shia LaBeouf star in “Lawless” as part of a bootlegging gang threatened by a new deputy and other authorities who want a cut of their profits. Photo: The Weinstein Company

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NOW SHOWING 2016: OBAMA’S AMERICA **@@ Rated PG • Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

The documentary on President Barack Obama offers the tagline: “Love him or hate him, you don’t know him.” Director Dinesh D’Souza has been a critic of the president, and he frames the film on where he believes the U.S. will be if Obama wins a second term.

BACKWARDS **@@ Rated PG • AMC Regency Square Sometimes you just gotta let go of your obsession. Abi (Sarah Megan Thomas) wants to row in the Olympics, but doesn’t make the cut. So she gets a job coaching crew at a school, but can’t put her cutthroat attitude behind her. Co-starring James Van Der Beek, who isn’t known for his seamanship; he’s only been sailing on creeks!

BARFII **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency Square The Bollywood film blends romance, comedy and mystery.

Co-starring Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor.

THE BOURNE LEGACY **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Much like Jason Bourne in the original, agent Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner) is at odds with a government that’s suddenly trying to kill him. This action thriller entertains, but it doesn’t top its predecessors.

THE CAMPAIGN **G@ Rated R • AMC Regency Square, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) and Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis) pull out every dirty old trick and some new ones in fighting for a seat in Congress. As political satire, it’s not substantive, but as a ridiculous Ferrell comedy, it delivers.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach This one has it all: great storytelling, well-edited action, solid performances, a rousing score and a thematic depth perfectly reflecting society’s concerns in 2012.

DREDD 3D ***@ 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 dark, super-violent remake proves more entertaining than the Sly Stallone original and closer to the source material. This Judge Dredd (Karl Urban) is all mouth under the iconic helmet, and he serves as judge, jury and executioner, fighting in the futuristic Mega City One. Old-school action fans should find much to like.

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

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THE EXPENDABLES 2 *@@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Hollywood River City Sylvester Stallone’s havoc-wreaking all-stars – including Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture and Jason Statham – return and get help from Chuck Norris and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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The darlings of the deep are back! Nemo (Alexander Gould) has been netted and is then tanked, in an Australian dentist’s office. His dad Marlin (Albert Brooks) sets off to rescue the lad, meeting Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) and schools of other new friends (voiced by Brad Garrett, Willem Dafoe and Geoffrey Rush). And now it’s in 3D, which means those sharks get mighty close up and personal!

HEROINE **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency Square The Bollywood production follows the highs and lows of fame with a glimpse behind the glitz, glamour and scandal of celebrity in India.

HOPE SPRINGS ***@ Rated PG-13 • Regal Avenues Married 31 years, Kay and Arnold (Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones) are just going through the motions. They turn to marriage counselor Dr. Feld (Steve Carell) in a film that takes an insightful look at the subtle ways a marriage can unravel.

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In this thriller/horror film, Jennifer Lawrence stars as Elissa, who moves with her mother Sarah (Elisabeth Shue) into what seems like their dream house. Elissa befriends Ryan (Max Theriot), the boy next door, whose sister years ago killed their parents then disappeared. As Elissa finds out, this neighborhood is still plenty dangerous.

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ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT **G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, Regal Avenues The prehistoric pals are back – Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and Sid (John Leguizamo) – facing icebergs and Continental shelf shifts. Co-starring the voices of Queen Latifah, Peter Dinklage and Simon Pegg.

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LAST OUNCE OF COURAGE *@@@ Rated PG • Epic Theatre St. Augustine Teenager Christian (Hunter Gomez) has never known his war-hero father, killed in battle. Given a chance to connect with his grandfather Bob (Marshall R. Teague), he blows it.

Co-starring Jennifer O’Neill and … Bill O’Reilly!

LAWLESS **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theatre, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Business goes bad for the bootlegging Bondurants when authorities seek a share of the profits in this Prohibitionera gangster film set in Virginia. John Hillcoat directs an impressive cast, including Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska, Guy Pearce and Gary Oldman.

LOOPER **** 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.

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THE MASTER **** Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Sun-Ray Cinema Philip Seymour Hoffman excels as scientist Lancaster Dodd — rumored to be modeled on L. Ron Hubbard — who starts a religious cult called The Cause. Joaquin Phoenix (welcome back!) plays Freddie Quell, a Navy veteran who’s felt disconnected post WWII until he meets Lancaster. The film was shot in 70mm, so watching the fallout from this miasma is even more gripping. Co-starring Amy Adams, Laura Dern and Patty McCormack. Should be Oscar nods all around.

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN **G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, Carmike Fleming Island, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

After being told they’re unable to conceive, a couple (Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton) dreams up their ideal child. Then, a 10-year-old named Timothy (CJ Adams) arrives at their doorstep, but he’s even more special than he first seems to be. Starting with those vines on his legs.

PARANORMAN ***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

The kid in this tale (Kodi Smit-McPhee) doesn’t just see dead people — he also talks to them, in this beautifully animated stop-motion adventure-comedy. He takes on zombies, ghosts, witches and grownups to save his town from an old curse.

“Hotel Transylvania” tells the story of Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler), his daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) and her suitor Jonathan (Andy Samberg). Photo: Sony Pictures

In “Pitch Perfect,” Beca (Anna Kendrick, center) arrives at a new college and joins an a cappella group that proves to be a mix of the sweetest and meanest women on campus. Photo: Universal Pictures PITCH PERFECT **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown Beca (Anna Kendrick) arrives at a new college and joins an a cappella group that proves to be a mix of the sweetest and meanest women on campus. Don’t expect much originality in the story, as you’ll see elements of “Bring It On.” The tonguein-cheek tone and enthusiastic cast, with hilarious supporting help from Elizabeth Banks, keep the energy high.

THE POSSESSION *@@@ 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.

In this horror movie, an antique box carries the curse of an ancient spirit. Clyde (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Stephanie Brenek (Kyra Sedgwick) must try to stop the evil force from destroying their daughter.

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

This sequel stars Milla Jovovich as Alice, a badass warrior who fights against Umbrella Corp. and various zombies.

TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE *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., San Marco Theatre Clint Eastwood plays a role he’s quite comfortable with these days: a cantankerous old man unwilling to let go of how things used to be. As Gus Lobel, an aging talent scout for the Atlanta Braves, he goes on the road with his daughter Mickey (Amy Adams). The film proves predictable, with dull dialogue and one-dimensional characters. The best moments are when rookie scout Johnny “The Flame” Flanagan (Justin Timberlake) trades barbs and baseball trivia with Adams, though their romance never overcomes the film’s predictability.

UNCONDITIONAL *G@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown After her husband is killed, Samantha Crawford (Lynn Collins) begins to lose her faith and will to live. She rebuilds her life and her belief after a reunion with her oldest friend Joe (Michael Ealy), who cares for kids in his struggling neighborhood.

WON’T BACK DOWN **G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown,

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

Reviewed in this issue.

OTHER FILMS TOXIC SOUP This environmental documentary is shown 7 p.m. Oct. 4. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of St. Augustine, 2487 A1A S., St. Augustine. $5 donation. 461-3541.

LATITUDE CINEGRILLE “The Avengers” screens at Latitude 30 CineGrille, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Call for showtimes. 365-5555.

SUN-RAY CINEMA “The Master” runs through Oct. 11, and “The Imposter” and “Killer Joe” opens Oct. 5 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Riverside. Call 359-0047 for showtimes. sunraycinema.com POT BELLY’S CINEMA “Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter,” “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” “To Rome With Love” and “The Watch” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER “Galapagos 3D” is screened along with “To The Arctic 3D,” “Legends of Flight 3D,” “Born To Be Wild 3D,” “Rescue 3D” and “Deep Sea 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY ROCK OF AGES This big-screen adaptation of the Broadway show is the story of Sherrie (Julianne Hough) and Drew (Diego Boneta), young hopefuls looking for love and rock glory in 1980s Hollywood. It’s more superficial glitter than cinematic gold, but an ensemble cast (including Alec Baldwin, Mary J. Blige, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Paul Giamatti) delivers entertaining renditions of hard rock classics. A notable performance by Tom Cruise as arrogant rocker Stacee Jaxx makes director Adam Shankman’s “Rock of Ages” lightweight but adequate fare.

THE AVENGERS This adaptation of Marvel Comics Universe proves Joss Whedon zealots are on to something. The mastermind behind sci-fi/fantasy faves such as TV’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Firefly” wrote and directed the yarn about a half-dozen superheroes out to stop evil Loki from opening a portal to another dimension that would mean certain destruction for Earth. An able ensemble cast – Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlet Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston – along with a tight storyline and deft direction, raise the bar on the genre.

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Michael Peña (left) and Jake Gyllenhaal star as patrol cops who become the target of a dangerous drug cartel in “End of Watch.” Photo: Scott Garfield, Open Road Films

More Than Jake

Chemistry between Gyllenhaal and Peña helps buddy cop flick overcome writer/director Ayer’s missteps End of Watch **G@

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n the end, there’s not much to distinguish “End of Watch” from the other cop/gangster movies written or directed by David Ayer.

That’s not a criticism so much as a description.

Going into one of Ayer’s films, you pretty much know what to expect. “End of Watch” is no different.

His name might not be immediately recognizable, but Ayer’s other films have made lots of bucks, and a few have garnered some acclaim of a less monetary nature. His first screenplay was 2000’s “U-571,” a WWII submarine movie. His other five writing credits since then are all cop/gangster flicks, including “The Fast and the Furious,” “Dark Blue” (featuring a terrific yet overlooked performance

by Kurt Russell) and “Training Day,” for which Denzel Washington won his second Oscar and Ethan Hawke received his first nomination.

“Harsh Times” (2005) and “Street Kings” (’08), Ayer’s prior directorial efforts, flew under the radar for the most part, whatever their merits and despite some prominent cast members (Christian Bale in the first; Keanu Reeves in the second). If you saw them, it was probably on DVD. Eminently watchable, nearly all of Ayer’s movies feature lots of violence and one or more variations on the buddy theme, and most of them are set in Los Angeles. Ayer has said that he spent most of his life as a teenager on the streets of South Central. His films would seem to indicate that he knows the life and the place.

As for “End of Watch,” it’s more of the same with two noteworthy tweaks. This time the partners are patrol cops, not detectives: an Anglo/Hispanic team instead of the more familiar Anglo/African-American or Anglo/Asian. More important, and infinitely more annoying, this time Ayer resorts to the point-of-view, self-referential camera work that’s been going downhill since “The Blair Witch Project.” The explanation for the gimmick in “End of Watch” is that one of

the officers is filming “life on the beat” for a school project. Once mentioned, the subject is dropped. Unfortunately, the technique continues — intermittent, inconsistent and totally unnecessary. “End of Watch” would have fared much better had it been shot in a straightforward manner instead of this fauxartsy, faux-realistic manner.

Ayer again gets fine performances from his stars, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña as Brian Taylor and Mike Zavala, good cops and good friends who do a lot of joking around together when they’re not doing the dirty job of arresting bad guys and trying to salvage the innocent. The loose plot follows the pair through a year or so on the job, the central crisis arriving when the two are caught in the crosshairs of a drug cartel. We see them chase, apprehend and sometimes shoot bad guys who certainly deserve everything they get.

(One ridiculous segment features Mike going hand-to-hand against an ex-con who dares him to set aside his badge and gun, while Brian just watches on the sideline.)

Apart from that bit of stupidity, Brian and Mike play the game according to the book, twice rescuing children from hellholes of one sort or another. Officially honored as heroes, neither man feels particularly special, and the film strives to portray them as ordinary “good” cops, for a change. The same goes for their fellow officers on the beat, male and female, all of whom come across with street credibility, regardless of their cynicism.

The movie follows Brian’s courting and marrying Janet, a pretty Irish girl (Anna Kendrick), while Mike and his vivacious wife Gabby (Natalie Martinez) thrive in tandem.

These are all good, likable people, brought to life by vivid performances all around.

Then there are the bad guys and gals, the drug dealers, nearly cartoonish in their vileness and sadism. While the two patrolmen talk about love and commitment and heroism (in realistic fashion, for the most part), the street trash rely on frequently incoherent rants about MF-this and MF-that, punctuated with the brandishing of guns and knives. You’ve seen and heard it all before in other movies.

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Nona Alberts (Viola Davis) and Jamie Fitzpatrick (Maggie Gyllenhaal) join forces to take over a subpar school in “Won’t Back Down.” Photo: 20th Century Fox

Teaching to the Distressed

Performances by Gyllenhaal and Davis carry a well-intentioned film that ultimately proves forgettable WON’T BACK DOWN **G@

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t first blush, “Won’t Back Down” comes off as something of a shocker: Here’s a drama, with a cast led by Maggie Gyllenhaal, wellknown for her progressive liberal views, that for all intents and purposes slams down hard on teachers’ unions. A glossy Hollywood product built on a plot pitting a high-minded educator (Viola Davis) conspiring to transform an inner-city public school into a charter school, over the objections of some fellow teachers and their villainous local union head (Ned Eisenberg), all hell-bent on maintaining the status quo? Seriously?

That’s the way the storyline shakes out in the film, which shares a title with the Tom Petty rocker (it finally blares on the soundtrack during the end credits, while his “Learning to Fly” lights up one giddy sequence). Once pushing past that seeming contradiction, though, the film, directed and co-written by Daniel Barnz (the youth-oriented “Beastly” and “Phoebe in Wonderland”), settles into something less surprising. Sentimental and simplistic if occasionally inspirational, “Won’t Back Down” often resembles one of those feel-good, made-for-TV movies that routinely pop up on women’s-oriented cable networks.

It’s a nice, well-intentioned little movie, marked by moments of authenticity if ultimately manipulative and rather forgettable.

Barnz’s film lands a few notches above standard Lifetime Network fare, largely thanks to the humane, sympathetic performances of its lead actors.

Gyllenhaal is alternately vulnerable and brittle as Jamie Fitzpatrick, a working-class Pittsburgh woman who holds two jobs — pouring drinks at a local bar and answering phones at a used-car lot — in an effort to provide for herself and her daughter, Malia (Emily Alyn Lind); the third-grader is afflicted with dyslexia and stuck with a living nightmare of a teacher (Nancy Bach) at the subpar John Adams Elementary School.

That bad apple, who during the opening sequence blithely lets Malia be mocked by her schoolmates, for seven years has been the

school’s most highly paid teacher, according to a fellow teacher (an underused Rosie Perez). But the principal (Bill Nunn), fearing blowback from the union, can’t fire her, or won’t try. The stage is set for a showdown.

The film’s producers, who should see their film benefit from a Chicago teachers strike that pushed education issues back in the headlines, deserve credit for using a Hollywood drama to shine a light on a serious social issue, even if the execution is imperfect.

The film isn’t based on any single series of real-life events, but it certainly reflects the crises and choices many students and their parents have been forced to face. In the wake of the stonewalling treatment she receives at her daughter’s school, Jamie participates in a bingo-style lottery, conducted by a straightshooting principal (Ving Rhames), for a slot at a local high-performing school. The sequence, one of the film’s most moving and realistic, will remind some of “Waiting for Superman,” the Davis Guggenheim documentary following five students hoping for spots in charter schools across the country. That film, the most widely seen documentary of 2010, would make a good double-bill with Barnz’s movie at any gathering of teachers, students and parents seeking to engage in a serious dialogue about improving public education.

After learning of a law that essentially allows parents great leeway in allying with interested educators to drive a makeover of an underperforming school, Jamie begins an all-out campaign to enlist other parents and the school’s teachers. Her first recruit is Nona Alberts (Davis), a longtime teacher who began her career with great promise, but whose enthusiasm has evaporated; she has personal struggles to deal with, too, including marital issues and a son (Dante Brown) with learning challenges.

Jamie takes a blunt approach with Nona, asking, “You want to start a school with me?”

Davis’ performance has the most range, and the actor effectively brings us along as she cycles through a variety of emotional stages. Some might wonder why, yet again, as in “The Help” (featuring Davis’ breakout role), the lead white character is the one who saves the day, rather than the lead black character, in this case the education-savvy Nona, who happens to be the smartest one in the room. Just asking.

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In the world of contemporary art, Bev Hogue is Queen of the Blues BEV HOGUE’S BLUE OR NOTHING Opening reception 5-11 p.m. Oct. 5; on display through Nov. 30 space:eight Gallery, 228 W. King St., St. Augustine 829-2838, spaceeight.com

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ev Hogue is bringing a hip, new hue to the 21st-century art scene, and she’s doing it with one color on her palette. The Canadian artist has taken the color blue and created a series of images of women both glamorous and mysterious that have attracted a loyal following of fans and collectors and been featured in media outlets, including Juxtapoz Magazine.

Hogue has also mastered the art of promoting her eye-catching graphics on merchandise: clothing, jewelry, scooters, skateboards — even chocolates. A graduate of Toronto’s George Brown College, Hogue was first an in-demand graphic designer and magazine illustrator before expanding into the realm of fine arts.

Hogue currently resides in Fonthill, Ont., in a self-described “1960s pad in the heart of Canada’s wine country.” She agreed to answer a few questions via email.

Folio Weekly: Your website (bevhogue.com) mentions you found “abundant inspiration” in your childhood home of Fenwick, Ont. What was it about that place that you believe resonated into your later life as an artist?

Bev Hogue: We tend to romanticize past experiences, but Fenwick really was a magical kind of place, with one foot in the past and one in outer space. Lots of local characters and architectural relics like Floyd Ebert’s 1920s-style gas station or the Green

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Canadian artist Bev Hogue’s “Penny Loafers” (clockwise, from top left), “Iceland in August” and “Tiger Bomb” are on display in the exhibit “Blue or Nothing,” opening Oct. 5 at space:eight Gallery.

Lantern soda shop. If Mark Twain wrote an episode of “Twilight Zone,” the setting would be Fenwick.

F.W.: What compelled you to work only in the color blue?

B.H.: I love the calming mood the color creates when I paint, and it produces a melancholy in the finished work that unites all of the work.

“Blue” started with a decision early on to work from a flat, monotone palette, to match the ambiguity of the facial expressions in these portraits. Without relying on extra colors, I explored and found new ways to develop depth of personality, so I stuck with it.

F.W.: When you made the shift from working solely as a graphic designer into fine arts, did you feel any apprehension or fear that your work would somehow not be accepted?

B.H.: I actually found I was putting too much work into my commercial illustrations, and this was not always the most economical way to work. I recall an image I was creating for a cookie box. I wanted the expression in these cartoon characters to be just right, even though it was just for the grocery store shelf. I came to the realization that I was “out of place” at a design firm, so I began painting and illustrating for myself to see where it might go. I sensed something could come of it if I kept my focus.

As for apprehension and fear of acceptance … this is getting to the core of what drives the creative process in a lot of people.

F.W.: What do you find so alluring about the decidedly glamorous women you create? It is seemingly a deeper attraction and celebration of

something greater than mere surface appearances.

B.H.: I feel that glamour is the face of courage. There is nothing bolder than a woman who faces the world armed with a fashion-forward attitude. Confidence, intelligence, wit and vulnerability are expressed in these moments. I like to think that the women I paint are stars of movies that last several seconds.

F.W.: Your work has elements of humor, yet many of the expressions of the women seem inscrutable, while there is also a darker and more somber quality. Is that deliberate or am I possibly misreading this, due to this everpresent blue color scheme?

B.H.: Earlier on, I focused on older women in a series called “Blue in the Face.” These portraits were of imaginary aging actresses from the golden era of Hollywood. Though they had a weariness about them, they retained poise and dignity. I think the frame of mind from that period survives in my latest series.

The mood might be somber at times, but it’s something well short of complete dread.

“Better to live with a broken heart, not a broken spirit,” is a catch phrase I coined to describe the expression. They may find themselves in difficult situations, but they are not lost.

F.W.: You live and work in the foothills in Canada’s wine country and have also been involved in producing a selection of wines, so I simply must ask, red or white?

B.H.: That’s an easy question: BLUE! o Dan Brown themail@folioweekly.com

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs “Organ Fanfare,” a new work by Ponte Vedra-based composer Michael Colina (pictured), Oct. 11 and 12 at the Times-Union Center, Downtown.

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REMEMBER ME “Three’s Company” star Joyce DeWitt headlines “Remember Me,” a romantic comedy about a couple in their early 50s in a content but tired marriage, 8 p.m. Oct. 2-7; 1:15 p.m. Oct. 6; and 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $42-$59. 641-1212. alhambrajax.com AVENUE Q Human actors interact with puppets in this musical for mature audiences, 8 p.m. Oct. 4, 5 and 6 and 11, 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. Oct. 7 on Players by the Sea’s Main Stage, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. $25. 249-0289. playersbythesea.org BIG RIVER The bluegrass and country musical, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” is staged 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 5 and 6 and 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets range from $10-$25. 825-1164. limelight-theatre.org FIRST COAST CLASSIC DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP Ballroom and Latin dancers from around the world compete for $100,000 in cash prizes Oct. 4-6 at Renaissance World Golf Village in St. Augustine. Admission is $20. 338-9219.

AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE RITZ Modeled after Harlem’s “Amateur Night at the Apollo,” the host searches are held 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 5 and every first Fri. at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown. $5.50. 632-5555.

MAD COWFORD IMPROV The local comedy troupe performs 8:15 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6 and every Fri. and Sat. at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5. 860-5451.

DEATH TRAP The thriller/comedy of murder and mayhem is staged 8 p.m.

Oct. 4, 5 and 6 and 11, 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Amelia Community Theatre, 209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach. $20.

261-6749. ameliacommunitytheatre.org THE COLOR PURPLE The play, based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning novel and Steven Spielberg’s film, is staged 7 p.m. Oct. 5, 2 and 6 p.m.

Oct. 6, 3 p.m. Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Oct. 13 and 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at Stage Aurora Performance Hall, 5188 Norwood Ave., Gateway Town Center. $25. 765-7372. stageaurora.org BALLET DE MARAIS The Florida Ballet performs accompanied by music by Jacksonville native Walter Parks 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at 300 E. State St., Downtown. 353-7518. $15. floridaballet.org PHANTOM The musical is staged Oct. 10-14, 16-21, 23-28 and 30, and Nov. 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-21, 23-25 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside. $42-$49. 641-1212. alhambrajax.com

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POETRY READING Terry Thaxton reads selected poems from “Getaway Girl” 7 p.m. Oct. 3 in Flagler College’s Flagler Room, Ponce de Leon Hall, 74 King St., St. Augustine. Free. 819-6443.

ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES The beginner’s level classes begin 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at Absolute Dance Studio, 9850 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 9, Mandarin. $10.

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JOHN THOMAS JAZZ GROUP The jazz musicians perform 6-8 p.m. Oct. 2 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595.

TRIBUTE TO RICH MATTESON Trumpeter Marcus Printup plays 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. $8-$25. 620-2878.

TOKYO STRING QUARTET After 44 years, the chamber ensemble’s farewell tour includes this performance 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road, Amelia Island. $50, $100.

261-1779. aicmf.com VIVA ITALIA The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs with guest vocalists Poperazzi 11 a.m. Oct. 5 and 8 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. 354-5547. $16-$70. jaxsymphony.org INTERCOLLEGIATE CHORAL FESTIVAL The 17th annual festival brings together the choirs of FSCJ, JU and UNF 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside. Free. 646-2222. fscj.edu/wilsoncenter MUSICAL STORYBOOKS The Jacksonville Symphony String Quartet performs an early literacy and music program for pre-K children 11 a.m. Oct. 6 at Southeast Regional Branch Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Southside. Free. 354-5547. jaxsymphony.org UNF FACULTY RECITAL Pianist Dr. Michael Mastronicola plays 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at UNF Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free. 620-2878.

INTERMEZZO CONCERT Violinist Michael Sussman and pianist Signe Bakke perform 3 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville.

JAZZ JAMM AT THE RITZ Saxophonist Kim Waters leads the jam 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown.

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YAGOZO The Latin jazz band performs 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 6 at Jazzland Café, 324 University Blvd. N., Arlington. $10.

240-1009. jazzlandcafe.com FIRST COAST WIND ENSEMBLE Multi-instrumentalist Bill Prince is the guest artist for “Salute to the Big Bands” 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Penney Retirement Community, 3495 Hoffman St., Penney Farms. Free. fcwe.org AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL Pianist David Benoit, jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra, violinist Doug Cameron and pianist Mike Levine and the Miami Vibe appear during the jazz festival Oct. 7-14, with most performances at Omni Resorts Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach. 504-4772. ameliaislandjazzfestival.com COVER THE TOWN WITH SOUND The Jacksonville Symphony Ensemble plays 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 S. Third St., Jax Beach.

Free. 354-5547. jaxsymphony.org WOLFGANG DAVID AND DAVID GOMPPER The violinist and pianist go on 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. $25. 797-2800. emmaconcerts.com FALL BAND CONCERT Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Symphonic Band, Chamber Ensembles and Wind Symphony play 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at 2445 San Diego Road, Jacksonville. $10.

346-5620 ext. 151. da-arts.org FIRST COAST WIND ENSEMBLE Multi-instrumentalist Bill Prince is the guest artist for “Salute to the Big Bands” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington. Free. fcwe.org POPS CONCERT The FSCJ Symphonic Band performs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside.

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ORGAN FANFARE The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs a new work

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Oct. 11 and 11 a.m. Oct. 12 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $16-$25. 354-5547. jaxsymphony.org JULIAN LAGE The jazz guitarist kicks off the Riverside Fine Arts Series 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St., Riverside. $25. 389-6222.

DE PROFUNDIS Saxophonist Joe Yorio, pianist Bob Moore and percussionist Tony Steve perform an encore of their June Solstice concert 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior, 12236 Mandarin Rd., Mandarin. 333-2479.

THE TERRANCE PETERS TRIO The student series performance features Jacksonville University saxophonist Peters 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Jazzland Café, 324 University Blvd. N., Arlington. 240-1009. jazzlandcafe.com UPBEAT PINK A musical tribute to breast cancer survivorship is held 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free. 620-2878.

PLAYERS BENEFIT FOR THE ARTS An evening of moonlight and music benefits the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach 5:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at TPC Sawgrass, 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. $100, $150.

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LYNNE ARRIALE TRIO The pianist and composer leads her trio in a gala performance 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside. Reservations required for free admission.

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JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY’S PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE A concert of music from around the world is performed 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington. Free. 256-7677.

THE MUSIC OF QUEEN The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to Freddie Mercury and his band 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $18-$75. 354-5547. jaxsymphony.org EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE BENEFIT CONCERT The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra joins Jennifer Holliday and EWC’s Concert Choir 8 p.m. Oct. 14, to benefit the college’s Fine Arts Scholarship fund, at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. 354-5547. jaxsymphony.org UNF FACULTY RECITAL Saxophonist Dr. Michael Bovenzi plays 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at UNF Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free. 620-2878.

JAZZ CONCERT The FSCJ Jazz Ensembles I and II perform 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside.

Free. 646-2222. fscj.edu/wilsoncenter JAZZ IN ARLINGTON Jazzland features live music 6-9 p.m. every Thur. and 8 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at 1324 University Blvd. N. 240-1009. jazzlandcafe.com DINO SALIBA Tonino’s Trattoria hosts saxophonist Saliba 6 p.m. every Sat. at 7001 Merrill Rd., Arlington. 743-3848.

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

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

JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Live jazz is featured nightly at Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502.

ART WALKS, MARKETS, FESTIVALS

FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The self-guided tour, themed Hispanic Heritage, is held 5-9 p.m. Oct. 3 in Downtown Jacksonville, spanning a 15-block radius of galleries, museums, bars and eateries. Stage Aurora performs two excerpts from “The Color Purple,” 5 and 7:30 p.m. at The Jacksonville Landing. 634-0303 ext. 230.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held 5-9 p.m.

Oct. 5. A free art walk trolley begins pickup 6 p.m. at AGOSA member galleries. 829-0065.

AMIRO FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK New artwork, including paintings, sculpture and mixed-media collages, are on display 5-9 p.m. Oct. 5 at Amiro Art & Found, 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine. 824-8460.

The opening reception for “The Artist as Engineer,” an exhibit of works by sculptors John Douglas Powers and Jason Kofke, is held Oct. 4 at Jacksonville University’s Alexander Brest Museum & Gallery. The exhibit continues through Oct. 31.

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

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

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RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The Arts Market is held 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. Oct. 6 performances include Dalton Cyr (10:30-11:30 a.m.), Chroma (noon-2:15 p.m.), and the Douglas Anderson Repertory Orchestra (2:45-3:30 p.m.).

Oct. 13 events include the North Florida Yoga Fest (9:3011:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.) and Katie Grace Helow (11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m.). 554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com NORTH BEACH ARTS MARKET Arts & crafts, produce, community services and kids’ activities are featured 3-7 p.m. every Sat. at North Beach Park, 3721 Coastal Highway A1A, Vilano Beach (where the wooden walkover crosses A1A). 910-8386.

GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL & ART SHOW The 31st annual festival presents work by more than 250 artists and music on three stages in Downtown Gainesville from City Hall to Hippodrome State Theatre 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oct. 13 and 14.

MUSEUMS

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657. The Beaches Area Historical Society presents France Meets Florida, a gala celebration of French culture in Florida, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 20. beachesmuseum.org CAMP BLANDING MUSEUM 5629 S.R. 16 W., Camp Blanding, Starke, 682-3196. Artwork, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts from the activities of Camp Blanding during World War II are displayed along with outdoor displays of vehicles from WWII, Vietnam and Desert Storm. Free.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. “A Life in Vibrant Color,” an exhibit of works by painter Lois Mailou Jones, opens Oct. 12 and runs through Jan. 4. The Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibit, a juried show of local artists’ works, runs through Dec. 2. “Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper,” an exhibit of prints and watercolors, continues through Nov. 11. “Histories in Africa,” an exhibit featuring 20 years of photography by Elizabeth Gilbert, continues through Dec. 30.

FLAGLER COLLEGE’S CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. The collaborative exhibit “Before and After 1565: A Participatory Exploration of St. Augustine’s Native American History” runs through Oct. 19.

JACKSONVILLE MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 162, Downtown, 355-1101. The museum’s permanent collection includes steamboats and various nautical-themed art.

JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY’S ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, 256-7371. The opening reception for “The Artist as Engineer,” an exhibit of works by sculptors John Douglas Powers and Jason Kofke, is held 5-7 p.m. Oct. 4. The exhibit continues through Oct. 31.

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

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233 WEST KING 233 W. King St., St. Augustine, 217-7470. Shows change monthly and the gallery remains open late for First Friday Art Walks.

THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. The juried exhibit “Patterns” continues through Nov. 1.

AVONDALE ARTWORKS GALLERY 3562 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 384-8797. Jane Seymour, the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress, appears at a reception Oct. 5 for an exhibit of her original artwork.

The actress appears again 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6. The exhibit runs through Oct. 6. Proceeds benefit St. Vincent’s Healthcare’s Kids Together Against Cancer Program. An opening reception for “Precaptivator,” an exhibit of works by Jacksonville-based artist MactruQue, is held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 12. The exhibit continues through Nov. 7.

BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, Jacksonville, 855-1181. An exhibit of new work by Mark Creegan, curated by Staci Bu Shea, continues through Nov. 11.

CORK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside, 655-6856. The one-night exhibit “unchARTed – Creo” features works from the North Florida Chapter of the International Interior Design Association 6-9 p.m. Oct. 4. The exhibit “Femme” opens with a reception 6-9 p.m. Oct. 13 and continues through Oct. 31 in CoRK West Gallery.

THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. “Color and Form,” an exhibit by S. Barre Barrett and Khamil Ojoyo, continues through Oct. 19.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. The exhibit “Alternative Views” runs through Oct. 22.

FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Jacksonville, 425-2845. Betsy Cain’s exhibit “Selections” runs through Oct. 31. Artist Jim Draper is the featured artist for October on the Highway Gallery, a

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GALLERY 1037 Reddi Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-3161. The exhibit “Just the Three of Us,” works by sculptor Yolanda Bosworth, watercolorist Ingrid Lederer and contemporary expressionist Francesca Tabor-Miolla, is on display through Oct. 31.

HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Rd., 741-3546. Works by Grant Ward are in the Connector Bridge art display cases, an exhibit of works by Robin Shepherd is on display in Haskell Gallery, and an exhibit of works by Jason John is displayed in the Concourse A & C display cases (after security), all from Oct. 4 through Jan. 9. An exhibit highlighting Historic Riverside Avondale in the Sky Gallery continues through December.

ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. The juried show “World of Books” is displayed through Oct. 7. The juried show “Fantastic Florida” opens Oct. 8 and continues for two months. islandart.org JACK MITCHELL GALLERY Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750. The exhibit of works by Mary Atwood and John O’Conner runs through Dec. 9. thcenter.org JUICE, A JEN JONES GALLERY 1 Independent Drive, Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville. Live jazz, a historic filmography and photography presentation, and paintings and sculptures are featured. jenjonesart.com LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES 4615 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, 730-8235. The photography and mixed-media exhibit, “America: Visions of My New Country,” works by children attending the Summertime Express youth refugee camp, is displayed year-round in the main lobby. Moises Ramos, an art and photography teacher in Duval County schools, worked with the children.

METACUSP STUDIOS 2650 Rosselle St., Jacksonville, (813) 223-6190. “Fixations,” an exhibit of figurative paintings by Jeff Whipple, runs through Oct. 20.

PALENCIA FINE ARTS ACADEMY 701 Market St., Ste. 107A, St. Augustine, 819-1584. The academy, a gallery and educational institution, allows a glimpse into the students’ creative process, as well as exhibits. Stacie Hernandez’s works are now on display. palenciafineartsacademy.com ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 808-7330. An exhibit of Ann McGlade’s oil paintings opens Oct. 2 and continues through Dec. 28.

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

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SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 553-6361. The gallery features works by 29 local artists in various media.

SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838. “Blue or Nothing,” an exhibit of Bev Hogue’s work, opens on Oct. 5 and continues through Nov. 30.

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. “Lincolnville: A Sketchbook Journal of St. Augustine’s Historic Neighborhood,” an exhibit of paintings and drawings from St. Augustine artist Rosamond Parrish, has its opening reception 5-9 p.m. Oct. 5; it runs through Oct. 28. The gallery’s permanent collection features 16th-century artifacts detailing Sir Francis Drake’s 1586 burning of St. Augustine.

STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 292-9303. This working studio and gallery space features the work of Doug Eng, Joyce Gabiou, Bill Yates, Robert Leedy, Terese Muller, Mary St. Germain and Tony Wood.

UNDERBELLY 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067. The opening reception for the exhibit of Andre Gruber’s work, “LoveDove presents: MRK,” is held 5-9 p.m. Oct. 3 with music by New Strangers, Antique Animals and Gilligan’s Island Group. The exhibit is displayed through Nov. 3.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-1000. “Artistic Migrations,” an exhibit of art by UNF Art and Design students and recent graduates from a study abroad trip, is on display through Oct. 12. Jerry Domask’s “Reflections – Vietnam War 45 Years Later,” an exhibit of mixed-media paintings, is on display through Dec. 7 at the Student Union’s Lufrano Intercultural Gallery. The Wellspring Sculpture by St. Augustine sculptor and glassblower Thomas Long is on display in the new Biological Sciences building.

VANDROFF ART GALLERY Jewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 730-2100. An exhibit of Steve and Karen Leibowitz’s work continues through Oct. 24.

WHITE PEONY 216 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 819-9770. This gallery boutique features a variety of handcrafted jewelry, wearable art and recycled/upcycled items.

WORLEY FAVER GALLERY 11A Aviles St., St. Augustine, 304-2310. This artist-owned studio features pottery and works by Dena and Worley Faver.

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Jennifer Perez’s “Argosy Motel, Ormond Beach, Florida on Wednesday, March 19, 2008” is part of a series on the last remaining iconic structures along the central and north coast of Florida. She is one of 50 artists featured in the “Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibit” running through Dec. 2 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

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ere are the top five superhero jerks in ascending order of jerkiness: No. 5) Batman. Total jerk. First, he calls himself the “world’s greatest detective.” Umm … Encyclopedia Brown is the world’s greatest detective, jerk! Batman may be the world’s greatest “brooder,” though. Look, I’m sorry his parents died and all, but I’m quite sure that doesn’t give him license to become a vigilante sociopath who skulks around at night beating people up, and HE’S RICH. Things cannot be that bad! Turn that bat-frown upside down, Grumpy Gus! No. 4) Iron Man. ALSO RICH … ALSO A JERK! And Tony Stark can’t even blame his jerkiness on mental illness. That’s because Iron

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Look, I’m sorry his parents died and all, but I’m quite sure that doesn’t give him license to become a vigilante sociopath who skulks around at night beating people up, and HE’S RICH. Things cannot be that bad!

Man is the “Donald Trump of Superheroes”: constantly flaunting his wealth in front of the other Avengers, strutting around in fancy (iron) suits. And while other heroes are setting good examples for kids, he’s drinking himself into oblivion! Who does he think he is?! ME?!

No. 3) Superman. “Waitasecond, Humpydump!” I hear you cry. “Superman is not a jerk — he’s totally nice and boring!” Au contraire, mon frère! He’s threatened Wonder Girl, handed Lois Lane over to evil aliens, beat the crap out of The Flash, and told Green Lantern, “Look, Hal, you’re a superhero with power ALMOST on my level … . You don’t see ME involved in endless strings of personal crises. Geez, Hal, you don’t even have an APARTMENT.” Wow. Wotta jerk!

No. 2) Sub-Mariner. Prince Namor?

More like Prince HITLOR! The Sub-Mariner repeatedly states that he freaking despises the human race. Umm … excuse me, but THE HUMAN RACE BUYS YOUR STUPID COMICS, jerko! I have half a mind to send Aquaman over to kick your finny ass — except Aquaman couldn’t fight his way into a box of fish sticks. He’d ask a trout to do it, and the trout would be all like, “Stick it up your blowhole, Chicken of the Sea.” No. 1) Green Arrow. Fine, go ahead and disagree, but I hereby proclaim Green Arrow as “King of the Super Jerks.” Here’s why: a) HE’S RICH! b) He has that nasty curly beard and mustache! Join a Klezmer band, freak! c) He’s a damn mouthy smartass. d) His only superpower is a quiver filled with 15 arrows … TOPS. So

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9:00 FOX NEW GIRL Old and uncool Jess and Schmidt try to befriend their young and supercool 20-something neighbors.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 6:00 ALL NETS PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE It’s President Obama vs. Mittens Romney — which is just going to be so delicious and embarrassing, I can’t wait!!

9:00 CW SUPERNATURAL Season premiere! Dean gets out of Purgatory and WHOO! He’s ready to hunt! Sam? Not so much.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 8:00 NBC 30 ROCK Season premiere! The gang returns from hiatus and … OMG!! What has Jack done to the fall lineup?

9:30 NBC PARKS AND RECREATION Leslie helps a swim team. (Place your bets! How many people drown in this episode?)

FRIDAY, OCT. 5 9:00 FOX FRINGE The Fringe team comes up with a new idea to stop the Observer overlords. (Have they actually given these overlords a chance?)

SATURDAY, OCT. 6 9:00 PBS AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Season premiere! A taped concert featuring Radiohead performing songs from “The King of Limbs.”

11:30 NBC SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Tonight hosted by 007 Daniel Craig, who had better TAKE HIS SHIRT OFF.

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SUNDAY, OCT. 7 8:00 FOX THE SIMPSONS In “Treehouse of Terror XXIII,” Marge makes a pact with the devil to keep this show on the air for another 20 years.

9:00 ABC REVENGE Emily tries to sneak her way back into the Graysons’ life, because … you know …

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MONDAY, OCT. 8 9:00 CW GOSSIP GIRL Season premiere! Nate reignites his battle with Gossip Girl. (Note to Nate: The Internet always wins.)

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The Mustard Seed Cafe

Located inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials include local seafood, free-range chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches and soups are available — all prepared with Stephanie Christopher’s impeccable style.

Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi, or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. nassauhealthfoods.net 833 T.J. Courson Road 904-277-3141

Lulu’s at The Thompson House

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

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PLAE Restaurant & Lounge

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

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

80 Amelia Village Cir. 904-277-2132

Moon River Pizza

Moon River Pizza treats customers like family.

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

925 S. 14th Street 904-321-3400

The Surf

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

3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-261-5711

Halftime Sports Bar and Grill

The place to be on the island for sports TV — NCAA, MLB, NFL and all your favorites. Starters feature pulled pork cheese fries and soon-to-be-famous wings. The roster includes our famous All-star fish tacos, an impressive Angus burger and Gourmet quarter-pound hot dog. Try out our draft beer line-up of the best domestic and craft selections. Stop by, hang out & click halftimeameliaisland.com.

320 S. Eighth Street 904-321-0303

Cafe Karibo

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

27 N. Third Street 904-277-5269

29 South Eats

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

Brett’s Waterway Café

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

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

T-Ray’s Burger Station

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

In addition to an outstanding breakfast menu, you’ll find some of the best burgers you’ve ever put in your mouth. The Burger Station offers a grilled portabello mushroom burger, grilled or fried chicken salad and much more. The spot where locals grab a bite and go! Now serving Beer & Wine. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Sundays.

202 S. Eighth Street 904-261-6310

Jack & Diane’s

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

708 Centre Street 904-321-1444

Sliders Seaside Grill

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

1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-277-6652

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The Mustard Seed Cafe

Located inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials include local seafood, free-range chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches and soups are available — all prepared with Stephanie Christopher’s impeccable style.

Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi, or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. nassauhealthfoods.net 833 T.J. Courson Road 904-277-3141

Lulu’s at The Thompson House

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

11 S. Seventh Street 904-432-8394

PLAE Restaurant & Lounge

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

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

80 Amelia Village Cir. 904-277-2132

Moon River Pizza

Moon River Pizza treats customers like family.

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

925 S. 14th Street 904-321-3400

The Surf

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

3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-261-5711

Halftime Sports Bar and Grill

The place to be on the island for sports TV — NCAA, MLB, NFL and all your favorites. Starters feature pulled pork cheese fries and soon-to-be-famous wings. The roster includes our famous All-star fish tacos, an impressive Angus burger and Gourmet quarter-pound hot dog. Try out our draft beer line-up of the best domestic and craft selections. Stop by, hang out & click halftimeameliaisland.com.

320 S. Eighth Street 904-321-0303

Cafe Karibo

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

27 N. Third Street 904-277-5269

29 South Eats

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

Brett’s Waterway Café

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

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

T-Ray’s Burger Station

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

In addition to an outstanding breakfast menu, you’ll find some of the best burgers you’ve ever put in your mouth. The Burger Station offers a grilled portabello mushroom burger, grilled or fried chicken salad and much more. The spot where locals grab a bite and go! Now serving Beer & Wine. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Sundays.

202 S. Eighth Street 904-261-6310

Jack & Diane’s

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

708 Centre Street 904-321-1444

Sliders Seaside Grill

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

1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-277-6652

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Trampled by Turtles (from left, Dave Carroll, Ryan Young, Dave Simonett, Erik Berry and Tim Saxhaug) bring their own sense of modern bluegrass to Freebird Live.

Photo: Pieter van Hattem

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES and HONEYHONEY 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach $15 246-2473 freebirdlive.com

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s Folio Weekly readers learned last month in the cover story on local band Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, modern bluegrass contains multitudes. And no national band personifies that more than Trampled By Turtles of Duluth, Minn.

Incorporating speed-metal chops, an indiefolk sensibility and splendid pop songwriting, Trampled By Turtles have risen to fame in their own singular way. All five of the band’s albums, including two Billboard chart-toppers, have been self-released; their live performances are notoriously frantic and awe-inspiring; and, best of all, these Midwestern blokes have maintained their “aw shucks” friendliness.

Fiddle-player Ryan Young talks about low expectations, the band’s current level of comfort and how a stolen guitar got Trampled

By Turtles off the ground.

Folio Weekly: Trampled By Turtles plays a type of music that’s heavily rooted in the South. But you haven’t toured much in Florida, right?

Ryan Young: [Pensacola and Jacksonville] will be the second and third times we’ve ever played in Florida. We’ve been to other parts of the country way more, which is unfortunate. So we’re glad to come.

F.W.: Do you feel like your music receives different receptions in different parts of the country?

R.Y.: There are differences, but maybe not what you’d think. Our best places right now are Montana, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and the Midwest. That’s where we’ve played the most, so we’ve been able to build up audiences.

But lately, things are looking good pretty much everywhere, which is fantastic.

F.W.: The band started as a side project. Did you ever anticipate this level of success?

R.Y.: I don’t think any of us expected anything approaching this. We thought maybe if we kept it up, we might be able to play in Minneapolis, maybe even make it out to Madison, Wis., and maybe play down in Chicago. When you start a band, you get your friends and family members to come to your shows, but I remember the point when people I didn’t know started coming out, and I was like, “Wow, I’ve never met you, and you actually like our band. That’s incredible!” [Laughs.] We all had very small expectations.

F.W.: You guys were all in electric bands before forming Trampled By Turtles. Why did you want to go acoustic?

R.Y.: What happened was, [frontman] Dave Simonett had his electric guitar stolen. That actually got the band going. For me, I play the fiddle, but I also play guitar and drums, so this is just another thing I get to do. I’ve played in jazz bands, in metal bands and in hip-hop

We write and play our music without any preconceived sound; when we’re coming up with a song, we don’t play as if Bill Monroe were playing it. We play whatever might sound good — if that inspiration comes from Bob Dylan or hip-hop, whatever. We do what sounds best.

F.W.: Trampled By Turtles played a ton of festivals this summer. Do you have a preference between those and club shows?

R.Y.: It’s good to mix it up. Not that either gets old or stale, but any kind of variety is good.

There’s a different vibe playing outside than there is inside. Outside, we typically play for a percentage of people who are not fans of ours, and we can try to win them over, so to speak.

At our club shows, people have at least heard us before if they’re going to buy a ticket.

F.W.: All of Trampled By Turtles’ albums have been released on your own label, BanjoDad

When you start a band, you get your friends and family members to come to your shows, but I remember the point when people I didn’t know started coming out, and I was like, “Wow, I’ve never met you, and you actually like our band. That’s incredible!” [Laughs.]

We all had very small expectations. bands — now I play fiddle in a folkie bluegrass band as well. I’m a fan of music in general, and I think all the other guys have a wide variety of influences, too. We’ve been able to apply the things we’ve learned in other bands to Trampled By Turtles, which has made our sound different from most bluegrass bands.

F.W.: Have you guys always strived to break out of traditional bluegrass restrictions?

R.Y.: That’s one of the reasons that we’re called Trampled By Turtles rather than the Down Home Country River Boys or something.

Records. With two No. 1 records, 2010’s “Palomino” and 2012’s “Stars and Satellites,” under your belt, have you received any majorlabel offers?

R.Y.: We have had some interest, and if a really good offer were to come through, we may or may not take it — we’re not completely opposed to it. But right now, things are going really well. It would have to be an awesome deal to make us change our plan, which has been working. o Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com OCTOBER 2-8, 2012 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 33

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Robert “Bucket” Hingley (center) has kept The Toasters – who were on the leading edge of the third-wave ska revival – active with dozens of alumni over the past three decades.

THE TOASTERS with HOLIDAZED 8 p.m. Oct. 18 Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco Tickets are $15 398-7496

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© bands 2012got their start in ost American ska the early ’90s, when the music enjoyed a surging third-wave revival — but not The Toasters. Founded in 1981 by Englishman Robert “Bucket” Hingley, before ska gained mainstream popularity in the United States, label reps and critics alike laughed at the band’s so-called “circus music.” That convinced Hingley to found his own outlet, Moon Ska Records, which, by the 1990s, had become the most well-respected commercial outlet in the world. The label eventually sold 1.5 million records before folding in 2000. Thirty years after their formation, The Toasters still soldier on, touring internationally with the energy of bands half their age, serving as ska’s seminal elder statesmen.

Folio Weekly: The Toasters recently toured Australia, Indonesia and China. First time traveling to these areas? What was the reception like?

Robert “Bucket” Hingley: Yes, first time in here in all those territories. Just about completes the jigsaw puzzle. Now we just need a gig in Antarctica! It’s surprising just how much support there is in these uncharted areas. In Indonesia, they’re very tuned in to 2 Tone ska and British punk, so the portals and influences are markedly different from what kids are exposed to in the USA. F.W.: What was your first exposure to ska music?

R.H.: I bought my first ska record in 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small. My biggest influence was always 2 Tone, too, since it incorporated a sociopolitical context that’s been lost in the more party-oriented American version of ska.

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F.W.: You moved to New York in 1980 to manage the Forbidden Planet comic book shop.

Was there a like-minded ska scene here in those early days?

R.H.: Nobody knew what ska was, so when we decided that’s what we’d play, it was difficult to find players with the right chops. And commercial attention? Nothing. I was told by one exec that ska was “circus music”; the music critic of the Village Voice told me that he’d never review a Toasters record. But eventually it panned out, and the rest is, by now, history.

F.W.: Part of that history is your founding of Moon Ska Records in 1983. What was the motivation at the beginning, and why did the label fold in 2000?

R.H.: Originally, it was just to put out Toasters releases that the music biz was not interested in.

After that, it exploded, so the decision to close was painful. But we were faced with a perfect storm of distributor failure, loss of income and a massive return of product that made it

of the bandwagon-jumpers have moved on in search of the next big thing, so us ska janitors can now get the house cleaned up nice and tidy again.

F.W.: The Toasters have released only nine albums in 30 years, but toured like maniacs in that time. Do you prefer playing live to recording?

R.H.: The value of recorded music has fallen away exponentially in the last 15 years, so it’s made more sense for me to tilt the budgets toward international touring, which has been a major success story.

F.W.: Yet few bands have succeeded with as many lineup changes as The Toasters have undergone.

R.H.: That’s made it much easier to tour and made the band much less reliant on individuals.

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The positive side is that many of the “pre-boom” bands are still around; most of the bandwagon-jumpers have moved on in search of the next big thing, so us ska janitors can now get the house cleaned up nice and tidy again. financially impossible to continue. Moon was the little engine that could, but eventually the label was too successful for its own good. Other labels poached top bands with promises of greener grass that quickly turned to a dustbowl.

is people, so having a big international roster of players has not only allowed us to play far more gigs, but also infused a greater amount of creativity into the interpretation and performance of the tunes.

F.W.: Which sounds like a pretty fair assessment of ska’s 1990s boom and bust. In your eyes, what were the pros and cons of such fleeting mainstream popularity?

R.H.: The biggest negative was that it misrepresented the style. Bands who’re light years away from being ska — Smash Mouth, Goldfinger, Save Ferris — were misnomenclatured as such, whilst legit bands like The Skatalites and Laurel Aitken hardly benefitted at all. The positive side is that many of the “pre-boom” bands are still around; most

F.W.: Florida has a fairly solid ska scene. Has our state always been a good destination for The Toasters?

R.H.: We’ve been playing Florida for many years; in fact, our first gig in the state was in Jacksonville in the early ’90s with my good buddy Ed Wilson at Milk Bar. Since then, the scene has been up and down, but Florida remains one of our key areas of support in the USA. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

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BORN OF OSIRIS The death metal band plays 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. $18.

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NEAL MORSE, MIKE PORTNOY The progressive rockers go on 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Westside. $50. 388-7807.

SLICKWATER, THE KEVIN MAINES BAND, JAHMAN BRAHMAN, MAD RELATIVITY The Art Walk showcase begins 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown.

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VICTOR WOOTEN One of the top 10 bassists of all time, according to Rolling Stone magazine, plays 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. $29.50, $35. 209-0399. pvconcerthall.com ARPETRIO The dance rock band appears with Luma Grove Oct. 4 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown. 356-0213.

CRAIG LIESKE & SERSON BRANNEN The duo plays experimental music Oct. 4 at +Solo Gallery, 107 E. Bay St., Downtown. sologallery.org ALGEBRA BLESSETT The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter plays contemporary R&B, along with Joy Dennis, CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion and DJ Elliott Carter, 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at Cuba Libre, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., Southbank. 399-2262.

ADULT CRASH, EVERYMEN, CORAL CASTLE The headliners bring Southern charm to their rock Oct. 5 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown. $5. 353-4686.

SKELETONWITCH, HAVOK, HOWL The heavy metal bands play Oct. 5 at Blues Rock CafĂŠ, 821 First St. N., Jax Beach. 249-0007.

12 STONES, THE LETTER BLACK, KALIYL CD Release, LETTERS FROM THE FIRE The Christian post-grunge band appears 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Westside. $18. 388-7807.

DAMON FOWLER The guitarist plays roots rock, blues and soul 10 p.m. Oct. 5 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. $10. 247-6636.

CHARLIE WALKER The folk-country musician plays Oct. 5 at Music in the Courtyard, 200 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-2922.

THE EARLY GRAVES The metal band performs Oct. 5 at Brewster’s Pit, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. 223-9850.

THIS FRONTIER NEEDS HEROES The brother/sister duo delivers soulful folk with tight harmonies Oct. 5 at Poe’s Tavern, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637.

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TEENANGER, THE SOUPCANS, HUNGRY GAZE The punk rockers are on 10 p.m. Oct. 7 at Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. $5. 547-2188.

SHAWN McDONALD The contemporary Christian singerguitarist performs 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Westside. $12. 388-7807.

RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS, COBRA SKULLS The punk rockers appear 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. $12. 398-7496.

AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL Pianist David Benoit, jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra, the Dynamic Les DeMerle Band, violinist Doug Cameron and pianist Mike Levine and the Miami Vibe appear during the jazz festival Oct. 7-14, with most performances at Omni Resorts Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Hwy., Fernandina Beach. 504-4772. ameliaislandjazzfestival.com TRAMPLED BY TURTLES, HONEYHONEY The indie bands perform 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. $15. 246-2473.

LIVE AUDITION SHOWCASE About 30 bands, including solo acts, perform for 10 minutes each starting 5 p.m. Oct. 8 at Sliders Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach.

277-6990.

BIG TICKET BATTLE 2012: MINDSLIP, MASTER RADICAL The progressive rock starts 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. $10. 398-7496.

BEATS ANTIQUE The electronic music group plays 8 p.m.

Oct. 9 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. $17.

246-2473.

FOLIO WEEKLY’S BEST OF JAX PARTY: SWEET SCARLETT Sweet Scarlett delivers classic rock, power ballads and unique takes on your favorites 6-9 p.m. Oct. 9 at Bold City Brewery, 2670 Rosselle St., Riverside. A ticket, which costs $6, includes two drinks (beer or wine) and dinner from Mojo No. 4. The event is limited to 400 guests. folioweekly.com

UPCOMING CONCERTS

BORGORE Oct. 10, Pure Nightclub PHIL WICKHAM, THE ROYALROYAL, TRAVIS RYAN Oct. 11, Murray Hill Theatre DEATH ANGEL, THREAT SIGNAL, BONDED BY BLOOD, WRETCHED Oct. 11, Brewster’s Roc Bar LANGHORNE SLIM Oct. 11, Underbelly

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Osprey Radio, University of North Florida’s radio station, hosts an indierock concert with Here We Go Magic (pictured), Hear Hums and Personnes Oct. 7 in the Student Union Ballroom.

FALL PALATKA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Oct. 11-13, Rodeheaver Boys Ranch GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL CONCERTS Oct. 12-14, Stages from City Hall to Hippodrome State Theatre HOLLOW LEG, SHROUD EATER, HOLLY HUNT, PORTER, NISROCH Oct. 12, Burro Bar O.A.R. Oct. 12, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DEAN DEMERRITT JAZZ TRIBE Oct. 12, Dog Star Tavern CRIS CAB Oct. 12, Jack Rabbits OCEAN IS THEORY, ABANDON KANSAS, THE INVOCATION Oct. 12, Murray Hill Theatre TINSLEY ELLIS Oct. 12, Mojo Kitchen WHETHERMAN Oct. 12, Poe’s Tavern

COPE, EARPHUNK Oct. 12, 1904 Music Hall THE RIDE Oct. 12, Whitey’s Fish Camp THOSE GUYS Oct. 12 & 13, Tradewinds Lounge FLOBOTS, ASTRONAUTALIS Oct. 13, Jack Rabbits D5, NEW DAY, FACE4RADIO, DYSTIL Oct. 13, Freebird Live GREAT WHITE Oct. 13, Brewster’s Roc Bar TRUNK MONKEYS Oct. 13, Green Turtle Tavern WES COBB Oct. 13, Poe’s Tavern REAGAN YOUTH, DUST ANGEL, FULL ON ASSAULT, POOR RICHARDS, TOE IN THE TRIGGER Oct. 14, Jack Rabbits PAT BENATAR, NEIL GIRALDO, BRYNN MARIE Oct. 14, The Florida Theatre ALEX CUBA with HOT SHOCK BAND Oct. 16, Jack Rabbits DOPAPOD Oct. 16, 1904 Music Hall ANI DiFRANCO Oct. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GIN BLOSSOMS Oct. 17, Whisky River EYES LIPS EYES Oct. 17, Burro Bar THE TOASTERS, HOLIDAZED Oct. 18, Jack Rabbits A ROAD LESS TRAVELED Oct. 18, Urban Flats Ponte Vedra GEORGE CLINTON Oct. 18, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall HOWLE MOSELY Oct. 18, Dog Star Tavern MAGNOLIAFEST ANDERS OSBORNE, JJ GREY & MOFRO Oct. 18-20, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park VICTOR WAINWRIGHT Oct. 19, Mojo Kitchen JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO Oct. 19 Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE WOBBLY TOMS Oct. 19, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub SWAMP CABBAGE Oct. 19, Dog Star Tavern MONO Oct. 19, Jack Rabbits GHOST LIGHT ROAD Oct. 19, Burro Bar GARRETT ON ACOUSTIC Oct. 19, Freebird Live THE NEW DIVIDE, THE MOTHER BAND, JENNI REID Oct. 19, Murray Hill Theatre WES COBB Oct. 19, Poe’s Tavern HELLBLINKI Oct. 19, Brewster’s Megaplex GOLDEN PELICANS, BROWN PALACE Oct. 20, Nobby’s FOLIO WEEKLY’S OKTOBERFEST PAPERKUTT Oct. 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre SWAMP CABBAGE Oct. 20, Cafe Eleven Classic Albums Live ABBEY ROAD Oct. 20, Thrasher-Horne BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR, JEFFREE STAR Oct. 20, Freebird Live BEN MILLER BAND Oct. 20, Jack Rabbits JON SHAIN, LOUISE MOSRIE Oct. 20, European Street Cafe Southside Big Kids for Little Kids Charity ROCK SHOW: THE SENSES, THE PHILTERS, THE GROVES, PIEWACKIT Oct. 20, Underbelly DEVILDRIVER, CANCER BATS, KILO KAHN Oct. 21, Burro Bar ESPERANZA SPALDING Oct. 21, The Florida Theatre RIVER CITY PRIDE FESTIVAL: BLAKE LEWIS, GINA GLOCKSEN, DAVID HERNANDEZ, SYESHA MERCADO, SUNBEARS, AERIAL TRIBE Oct. 21, Riverside Artist Square BRONCHO Oct. 22, Burro Bar ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO Oct. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PENNYWISE Oct. 24, Brewster’s The Edge ICE NINE KILLS, WOLVES AT THE GATE Oct. 24, Jack Rabbits MARY MARY Oct. 25, The Florida Theatre BLACKBERRY SMOKE Oct. 25, Mavericks ZAC BROWN BAND Oct. 26, Veterans Memorial Arena ARTURO SANDOVAL Oct. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE FRITZ Oct. 26 & 27, Dog Star Tavern KING TUFF, THE INTELLIGENCE, FOUR LETTER WORD, THEE HOLY GHOSTS Oct. 26, Nobby’s WHY? Oct. 26, Jack Rabbits GENITORTURERS Oct. 26, Brewster’s Roc Bar REGGAE SWAT TEAM Oct. 26 & 27, A1A Ale Works THE RIDE Oct. 26, Latitude 30

RED Oct. 27, Brewster’s Roc Bar BE EASY Oct. 27, Poe’s Tavern GRABBAG, POOR RICHARDS, FFN, THE ROMMELS Oct. 27, Shantytown Pub BLUES TRAVELER Oct. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ELI YOUNG BAND Oct. 28, Mavericks THE EXPENDABLES, IRATION Oct. 28, Freebird Live JILL SCOTT Oct. 28, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DAMIEN JURADO, RICKOLUS Oct. 29, Jack Rabbits WHITE COLLAR SIDESHOW Oct. 31, Murray Hill Theatre FIREFLIGHT, KJ-52, SPOKEN, WAVORLY, SEVENTH TIME DOWN, GEORGE MOSS Nov. 1, Murray Hill Theatre HEART, SHAWN COLVIN Nov. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre KINGS OF HELL Nov. 2, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub kLoB Nov. 2, Prevatts Sports Bar & Grill ERIC LINDELL Nov. 2, Mojo Kitchen RYAN CABRERA, ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, LAKEVIEW DRIVE Nov. 3, Murray Hill Theatre FUTURE ISLANDS Nov. 4, Jack Rabbits JEALOUSY MOUNTAIN DUO Nov. 5, Burro Bar CARRIE NATION & THE SPEAKEASY Nov. 8 & 9, Dog Star Tavern ALL TIME LOW, THE SUMMER SET, THE DOWNTOWN FICTION, HIT THE LIGHTS Nov. 9, Freebird Live RICKIE LEE JONES Nov. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall KIM RETEGUIZ AND THE BLACK CAT BONES Nov. 9, Mojo Kitchen STEVE FORBERT, CARRIE RODRIGUEZ Nov. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall NEEDTOBREATHE Nov. 10, The Florida Theatre BUDDY GUY, JONNY LANG Nov. 10, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PETRA (CLASSIC LINEUP), OCTOBER GLORY Nov. 10, Murray Hill Theatre COL. BRUCE HAMPTON Nov. 10, Dog Star Tavern CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE Nov. 10, Mayport Tavern OLD CITY MUSIC FEST: .38 SPECIAL, CRAIG MORGAN, GLORIANA, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND Nov. 11, St. Augustine Marketplace DR. DOG, COTTON JONES Nov. 11, Freebird Live kLoB Nov. 11, Square One SHADOWS FALL Nov. 11, Brewster’s Megaplex THE UZI RASH GROUP Nov. 11, Nobby’s DIRTY BOURBON RIVER SHOW Nov. 11, Underbelly DONAVON FRANKENREITER Nov. 14, Freebird Live ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY Nov. 15, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL Nov. 16, Thrasher-Horne Center FLANNEL CHURCH Nov. 16, Dog Star Tavern JIMMY THACKERY Nov. 16, Mojo Kitchen DRUMLINE LIVE Nov. 17, T-U Center PAINT FUMES, BAZOOKA, NEW COKE Nov. 17, Nobby’s SONiA Nov. 17, European Street Cafe Southside ST. JOHNS RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL with MATT MURPHY Nov. 17 & 18, Downtown Palatka ZION I, MINNESOTA Nov. 18 Jack Rabbits CHUBBY Nov. 21, Dog Star Tavern ERNIE & DEBI EVANS Nov. 23, Whitey’s Fish Camp THOSE GUYS Nov. 23 & 24, Tradewinds Lounge EDDIE VEDDER Nov. 24 & 25, T-U Center MEN WITHOUT HATS Nov. 24, Jack Rabbits TOMMY TALTON Nov. 26, Dog Star Tavern DAVID BAZAN Nov. 27, Cafe Eleven FREDDY’S FINEST Nov. 27, Dog Star Tavern PERPETUAL GROOVE Dec. 1, Freebird Live kLoB Dec. 1 & 31, Dog Star Tavern MR. GNOME, HEY MANDIBLE Dec. 5, Jack Rabbits SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS Dec. 6, Cafe Eleven IRIS DEMENT Dec. 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall KIM RETEGUIZ & BLACK CAT BONES Dec. 7, Mojo Kitchen PHIL KEAGGY Dec. 8, Murray Hill Theatre PAPADASIO, GREENHOUSE LOUNGE Dec. 8, Freebird Live TYRONE WELLS Dec. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DAN DEACON Dec. 9, Underbelly JOE BONAMASSA Dec. 9, The Florida Theatre PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS with RICK BRAUN, MINDI BAIR Dec. 12, Florida Theatre TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 13, Veterans Memorial Arena ERIC CHURCH, JUSTIN MOORE, KIP MOORE Dec. 14, Veterans Memorial Arena PASSAFIRE Dec. 14, Freebird Live YOU’LL LIVE, NATIONS, FOUR WORD LETTER Dec. 18, Nobby’s SWEET LU CD Release Party Dec. 22, Freebird Live FLANNEL CHURCH Dec. 28, Burro Bar TOM RUSH Jan. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MARCIA BALL & HER BAND Jan. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SONNY LANDRETH Jan. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DON WILLIAMS Jan. 17, The Florida Theatre SIMPLY SINATRA Jan. 19, Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts MARSHALL CRENSHAW & THE BOTTLE ROCKETS Jan. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LEON REDBONE Feb. 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE with THE DOODLEBOPS Feb. 7, The Florida Theatre CHRIS KAHL Feb. 10, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts SCOTT COULTER Feb. 15 & 16, Thrasher Horne Center JIM BRICKMAN Feb. 17, The Florida Theatre

Adult Crash (pictured) appear with Everymen and Coral Castle Oct. 5 at Burro Bar in Downtown.

CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS Feb. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CELTIC CROSSROADS Feb. 23, The Florida Theatre THE HIT MEN Feb. 24, The Florida Theatre LEO KOTTKE Feb. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

• CLUBS • AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m. every Sun.

DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Chroma 8 p.m. Oct. 5. Soul Gravy Oct. 6. Dopapod 8 p.m. Oct. 8. DJs J.G. World & Jim spin actual vinyl 8 p.m. every Tue. for Working Class Stiffs GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Whetherman Oct. 5. The Mike Hendrix Band 7-11 p.m. Oct. 6.

Dan Voll 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band 8:30 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.

THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELD’S, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Buck Smith Project 9 p.m. every Tue. & Sun. Wes Cobb every Wed. DJ Heavy Hess every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Miguel Alvarez in Sheffield’s every Fri. DJ Heavy Hess every Sat. Cason every Mon. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Live audition showcase Oct. 8. Live music every night THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Ernie & Debi Evans Oct. 2. Live music Tue.-Sun. DJ Roc 5 p.m. every Wed.

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ARLINGTON, REGENCY

AJ’S BAR & GRILLE, 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060 DJ Sheryl every Thur., Fri. & Sat. DJ Mike every Tue. & Wed. Karaoke every Thur.

BREWSTER’S MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 Born of Osiris, The Word Alive and Norma Jean 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Thresholde Oct. 3. The Early Graves Oct. 5. Ken Hensley Oct. 6. Lacrimosa Oct. 7 MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. TONINO’S TRATTORIA, 7001 Merrill Rd., 743-3848 Alaina Colding every Thur. W. Harvey Williams every Fri. Dino Saliba every Sat. VIP LOUNGE, 7707 Arlington Expressway, 619-8198 Karaoke 9 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Wed. & Fri. Reggae every Thur. A DJ spins Old School every Sat.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Duet every Wed. Bush Doctors every first Fri. & Sat. Live jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJs SuZiRok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke with Dave Thrash every Wed. DJ 151 spins hip-hop, R&B, old-skool every Thur. DJ Catharsis spins lounge beats every first & fourth Sat. Patrick Evan & CoAlition Industry every Sun. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Who Rescued Who 10 p.m. Oct. 6 TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke 8 p.m. every Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

THE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins house every Fri. DJs Adrian Sky, Alberto Diaz & Chris Zachrich spin dance every Tue. DJ Michael Stumbaugh spins every Sat. MY PLACE BAR-N-GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed.

OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.

BEACHES

(All clubs & venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Charlie Walker 7-10 p.m. Oct. 5 BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings island music every Fri.-Sun. BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Live music 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3; noon and 4:45 p.m. Oct. 7. David Pooler 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4. 4Play 6 p.m. Oct. 5. Bozman 6 p.m.

Oct. 6 BLUES ROCK CAFE, 821 First St. N., 249-0007 Skeletonwitch, Havok and Howl Oct. 5 BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every Thur. Charlie Walker every Sun. CRAB CAKE FACTORY, 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza, 247-9880 Live jazz with Pierre & Co. every Wed. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 John Thomas Jazz Group 6-8 p.m. Oct. 2. Roy Peak and Ruby Beach 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Live music every Fri. & Sat. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 German Oompah Band Oct. 6. Live music every Thur.

FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Chuck Nash 9 p.m. Oct. 5 & 6. Whetherman Oct. 7. Songwriters Nite every Tue. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Charlie Walker every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Band of Skulls Oct. 5. EOTO Oct. 6. Trampled By Turtles and Honeyhoney 7 p.m.

Oct. 8. Beats Antique, Mux Mool and Lynx Oct. 9 GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 N. Third St., 201-9283 Domenic Patruno Oct. 5. Ginormous J Oct. 6 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Billy Buchanan Oct. 3. Danny Black Oct. 4. John Austill Oct. 5. Jimmy Solari Oct. 6 KC CRAVE, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 DiCarlo “D-Lo” Thompson 9 p.m. Oct. 5. Live music every Thur.-Sat. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Live music 7:30 p.m. every Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Barrett Jockers Oct. 4. Something Distant Oct. 5 & 6. Split Tone 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Uncommon Legends every Wed. Wits End every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Big Engine 8 p.m. Oct. 4. Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Dirty Pete 10 p.m. Oct. 3. Chillula Oct. 4. Mark O’Quinn Oct. 6.

Live music every Wed.-Sun. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil

Dixon 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson 6 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Damon Fowler 10 p.m. Oct. 5 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Zero-N 9 p.m. Oct. 5 & 6. Wes Cobb 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams spins dance & for Karaoke 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar spins dance music 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Reggae on the deck every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sun. Live music every third Wed. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music every Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Live music every Fri. & Sat. THE PIER CANTINA & SANDBAR, 445 Eighth Ave. N., 246-6454 Darren Corlew and Johnny Flood 7 p.m. every Thur.

DJ Infader every Fri. Nate Holley every Sat. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 This Frontier Needs Heroes Oct. 5. Be Easy Oct. 6 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Kurt Lanham 7 p.m. Oct. 3. Yankee Slickers Oct. 4. Al Naturale Oct. 5& 6. Splinters Oct. 7. Live music every Wed.-Sun. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Live music every Tue.-Sun. TIDES TIKI BEACH BAR, Hampton Inn, 1515 First St. N., 241-2311 Live music every Thur. & Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Billy Buchanan 10 p.m. Oct. 6. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St., 1904jax.com Slick Water, Kevin Maines and Jahman Brahan 8 p.m. Oct. 3. Arpetrio and Luma Grove Oct. 4. Tonethebone 8 p.m. Oct. 5. Hip-hop every First Fri. Open mic every Mon. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 353-4686 Adult Crash, Everymen and Coral Castle Oct. 5 CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, hip-hop & R&B every Wed. Jazz 11 a.m., Latin music 9 p.m. every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri. DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Professor Kilmure 8 p.m.

Oct. 8. Live music every weekend DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 Whetherman Oct. 3.

DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Braxton Adamson 9 p.m. Oct. 3, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 5. Bay Street 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 5. Bread & Butter 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 6 THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 DJ Scott Dro 10 p.m. Oct. 5. Reggae on the River with Pili Pili noon-4 & 8-10 p.m. Oct. 7

Punk rockers Teenanger (pictured) perform with The Soupcans and Hungry Gaze Oct. 7 at Nobby’s in St. Augustine.

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MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis spins house soulful, gospel, deep, acid, hip, Latin, tribal, Afrobeat, tech/electronic, disco, rarities 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Wed. DJ Vinn spins top 40 every Thur. DJ 007 spins ultra house & Top 40 dance every Fri. DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Get Out Driver Oct. 3 in Thee Wreck Room. Country Strong 8 p.m. Oct. 5. Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. DJs Bryan & Q45 spin every Fri. Country party every Sat. MIDTOWN DELI & CAFE, 100 N. Laura St., 350-2600 Fedora Blue 8 p.m. every first & third Fri. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. DJ SwitchGear every Thur. Karaoke every Fri. THE PHOENIX TAPROOM, 325 W. Forsyth St., 798-8222 Live music every Fri. & Sat. +SOLO, 107 E. Bay St. Craig Lieske and Serson Brannen Oct. 4. Kevin Greenspon Oct. 6 UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Groove 8 and Confluent Oct. 6. Fjord Explorer and Screamin’ Eagle every Troubadour Thursday ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 Live music 10 p.m. Oct. 5 & 6. DJ Ty spins every Thur. 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 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145, 8278-9421 Live music 8 p.m. Oct. 5 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Karaoke Oct. 3. DJ BG Oct. 4. Lift 9:30 p.m. Oct. 5 & 6. Deck music 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BREWSTER’S PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Open mic every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Randal & live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. A DJ spins every Mon. BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford 6:30 p.m. every Sat. and Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 The Remains Oct. 3. Rosco Caine Oct. 5 & 6. Karaoke every Thur. & Sun. Live music Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 The Monster Fool 7 p.m. Oct. 4. Live music every Fri. YOUR PLACE BAR & GRILL, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., 221-9994 Live music every weekend

JULINGTON CREEK, NW ST. JOHNS

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

MANDARIN

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 The Monster Fool 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Open mic with Diamond Dave 7:30-11 p.m. every Wed. Live music every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Jazz 7-9 pm., Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thur.

Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff Fri. & Sat. RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing, 262-4030 Open mic night with Randy Jagers 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Wed. Karaoke 7 p.m. every Sun. SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music 6-9 p.m. every Fri. SUNBURST STUDIOS, 12641 San Jose Blvd., 485-0946 Dudes on a Rug 8 p.m. Oct. 6. My Friendz Band open mic 8:30 p.m. every Mon. Karaoke 8:30 p.m. DJ Tom Turner every Tue.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

BLACK HORSE WINERY, 420 Kingsley Ave., 644-8480 Live music 6-9 p.m. every Fri., 2-6 p.m. every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PARK AVENUE BILLIARDS, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Random Act 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Mon. Bike Nite PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 2620 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg, 282-1564 Live music every Fri. & sat.

THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Live music Thur.-Sat. DJ Jason spins every Tue. DJ Israel spins every Wed.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Martini Oct. 3. Crooked Counsel 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Local talent every Wed. Live music every Thur. Country music showcase every Fri. Blues jam every Sun.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Brian Rogers Oct. 3. Job Meiller Oct. 4. Aaron Koerner Oct. 5.

Aaron Sheeks Oct. 6. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 The Monster Fool 5:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly 6-10 p.m. every Mon. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 SoundStage on the upper deck every Sun. URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Road Less Traveled 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18. Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker every Wed.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

FLA RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, 243 S. Edgewood Ave. DJ DreOne spins every Wed. for open mic nite HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic 8 p.m. every Wed. INTUITION ALE WORKS, 720 King St., 683-7720 Live music every Taproom Tuesday KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 9:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. METRO/RAINBOW ROOM PIANO BAR, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob spins 10 p.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith spins 10 p.m. Fri. DJ Michael Murphy spins 10 p.m. Sat. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 3887807 Mike Portnoy and Neal Morse Oct. 3. 12 Stones, The Letter Black, Kaliyl CD Release, Letters From the Fire 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Shawn McDonald 7 p.m. Oct. 7.

YESTERDAYS SOCIAL CLUB, 3638 Park St., 387-0502 Open mic 8 p.m. Thur. Rotating DJs spin 7 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sun.

ST. AUGUSTINE, ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine Oct. 5 & 6 AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Piano bar with Kenyon Dye 5-9:30 p.m. every Sun. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Doug McRay 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3. Colton McKenna 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Chelsea Saddler 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Colton McKenna 2 p.m. Oct. 7 BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, 48 Spanish St., 547-2023 Live music Fri. & Sat. THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez 9 p.m. Oct. 5 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 The Committee Band 7-11 p.m. Oct. 5. Deron Baker 2-5 p.m., The Committee Band 7-11 p.m. Oct. 6. Vinny Jacobs 2-5 p.m. Oct. 7 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 5:30 p.m. every Wed. Ty Cowell 5:30 p.m. every Sun.

Jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra plays Oct. 13 at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival which runs Oct. 7-14, with most performances at Omni Resorts Amelia Island Plantation in Fernandina Beach.

HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers 6-10 p.m. Oct. 3 & 5. Live music every Fri. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam nite, house band every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. of the month MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler noon every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth 11 a.m. every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Live music 9 p.m. Oct. 5 & 6, 1 p.m. Oct. 7 NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Teenanger, The Soupcans and Hungry Gaze 10 p.m. Oct. 7 SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lovechunk 9 p.m. Oct. 4. Tiffany Sweet 4-8 p.m., The Gootch 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Oct. 5. Clayton Bush noon-4 p.m., Katherine Archer 4-8 p.m., Chillula 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 6. John Winter noon-4 p.m., Colton McKenna 7-11 p.m. Oct. 7. Jeremy Austin 8 p.m. every Token Tue. Chase Rideman 9 p.m. every Wed. Live music noon-8 p.m. on the porch every Fri. & Sat.; noon-4 p.m. every Sun. Live music 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.; 7-11 p.m. Sun. Karaoke with DJ Alex 9 p.m. every Mon. SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE, 21 Hypolita St., 819-5637 Live music every Fri.-Sun. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., 819-1554 The Paul Lundgren Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Oct. 5 THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Hooch 9 p.m.

Oct. 5 & 6. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur.

Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth 1 p.m., Mark Hart 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin 1 p.m., Wade 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

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AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music every Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice every Sat. BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Clarence Wears every Tue. Selwyn Toby every Wed. Barry O 4 p.m., Laree App 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Laree App 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby 8 p.m. every Fri. Barry O 4 p.m., Laree App 8 p.m. every Sat. Selwyn Toby 4 p.m., Laree App 7:30 p.m. every Sun. Clarence Wears 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby 7:30 p.m. every Mon. Caribbean music on the patio nightly BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music 5-7 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally 7 p.m. Wed. Karaoke 7 p.m. Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Kevin Swenszkowski Oct. 3. Bryan Ripper Oct. 4.

Mark O’Quinn Oct. 5. The Druids Oct. 6 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Bryan Ripper Oct. 3. Red Beard & Stinky E Oct. 4. Be Easy Oct. 5. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Open mic every Sun. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999 Papa Crawdaddy Band Oct. 5. Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 Gin Blossoms 7 p.m. Oct. 17. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Restless Kind 9 p.m. Oct. 5. Karaoke every Wed.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

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 Gary Starling Jazz Organization 8 p.m. Oct. 4. Jazz every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 Algebra Blessett, Joy Dennis, CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion and DJ Elliott Carter 7 p.m. Oct. 4. MVP Band 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur.

American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Riverboat Gamblers and Cobra Skulls Oct. 7. Big Ticket Battle 2012 Mindslip and Master Radical Oct. 8 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Patrick Evan & Bert Mingea or Mark O’Quinn every Thur.

PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom 10:30 p.m. every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin underground dance 9 p.m. every Wed. DJ Hal spins for Karaoke 9 p.m. every Thur. Mitch Kuhman & Friends of Blake 6 p.m. every other Fri. DJs Rogue and Mickey Shadow spin every Factory Sat.

SOUTHSIDE

BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic with The Foxes 7-11 p.m. every Tue. & with George every Thur. Live music every Fri. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Nikki Talley 8 p.m. Oct. 6 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 DJ Jeff Bell Oct. 2. DJ Didactic Oct. 4. Ronnie Pittman 8:30 p.m., DJ Jeff Bell 11:30 p.m. Oct. 5. ME Band 8:30 p.m., VJ Ginsu 11:30 p.m. Oct. 6

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

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

BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., 647-7798 Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. Open mic every Wed. DAMES POINT MARINA, 4542 Irving Road, 751-3043 Open mic 6 p.m. every Wed. DJ Steve 6 p.m. every Thur.

FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 B. DeVine & Special Formula Band with Chemistry 5 p.m. Oct. 4.

B. DeVine Oct. 7. Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. TUCKERS HWY. 17 TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Live music every Fri. & Sat. To get listed, send band name, show time, date, venue location, street address, city, admission price and a contact number to print to David Johnson, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Our deadline is 4 p.m. every Tuesday.

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FLORIDA FORUM LECTURE SERIES The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital presents biographer Walter Isaacson, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute and chairman of the board of Teach for America, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. Proceeds benefit the Freeman Behavioral Health Center at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Series tickets start at $200. 202-2886. thefloridaforum.com ARCHAEOLOGICAL LECTURE St. Augustine Archaeological Association and the Florida Public Archaeology Network present Dr. Bob Austin, Vice President and Chief Investigator for Southeastern Archaeological Research, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in Flagler College’s Kenan Hall, 74 King St., St. Augustine. Austin discusses current research findings from Fort Center, a large earthworks complex consisting of several mounds, linear embankments, middens, circular ditches and a mortuary pond located south central Florida. Admission is free.

471-1870.

BEACHES WATCH The civic group presents House District 11 candidates Janet Adkins, Dave Smith and Daniel Walsh and Senate District 4 candidates Aaron Bean and Nancy Soderberg 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Beaches Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. 513-9242. beacheswatch.com COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TRIBUTE 101 The annual dinner is held 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at Omni Hotel, 245 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Civic leaders Greg and Ginny Smith will be honored with the Florence N. Davis Award for Community Achievement. 350-9499.

REMISSION ROCKS The second annual event is held 6-11 p.m. Oct. 5 at River City Brewing Company, 835 Museum Circle, Southbank. Area physicians trade stethoscopes for guitars as they perform to raise awareness and funds for Bosom Buddies, a local nonprofit that provides support to breast cancer patients and survivors. Bands include Dr. Chris Rathburn and Dr. William Gorospe’s band, No Known Cure, along with Dr. David Swain kicking off the show on guitar.

Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. 772-3000. mail@womenscenterofjax.org.

PINK RIBBON SYMPOSIUM Cancer Specialists of North Florida and Florida Radiation Oncology Group present the fifth annual symposium 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 6 at Hyatt Regency Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville.

Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming is the featured speaker.

Workshops and breakout sessions are featured. Admission is free. Register at pinkribbonsymposium.org PLANT SALE Nassau County Master Gardeners offer Florida friendly native plants for sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 6 at James Page Government Complex 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee.

Proceeds benefit volunteer programs by Master Gardeners throughout the community. 491-7340.

BREAST CANCER BENEFIT Appraisal Fair & Auction is held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Allegro, 1101 Plantation Island Dr. S., St. Augustine. Bring items for evaluation; $10 each, three for $25. Proceeds benefit Joanne Arnett Tutschek Fund, which provides grants for breast cancer diagnostic programs at Flagler Hospital. 819-4625.

WAREHOUSE 31 These very scary haunted houses are open on select nights now through Halloween at 225 W. Davis Industrial Drive, St. Augustine; Night Terrors Haunted House is at 11740 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. Ticket prices vary. warehouse31.com, nightterrorshauntedhouse.com, jaxhaunts.com

FILIPINO PRIDE DAY The fourth annual Filipino Pride Day features traditional cuisine, dancing, live music, arts exhibits, raffles, health screenings and kid-geared activities. The event is held 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive. 353-1188. fpdjax.com HAUNT NIGHTS HAUNTED HOUSE Two haunted houses — Apocalyptia 3D and Dark Fables — are open from duskmidnight Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, and from dusk11 p.m. Oct. 14, 21, and 28-31 at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Tickets range from $10.99-$20.99.

246-4386. hauntnights.com COLUMBUS DAY GOLF & TENNIS TOURNAMENT A Captain’s Choice golf tournament is held 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at Deerwood Country Club, 10239 Golf Club Drive, Jacksonville. A Round Robin tennis tournament is held 1 p.m., followed by a proexhibition and social hour. A silent auction, raffle and golf contests are followed by an awards ceremony. Proceeds benefit Gabriel House of Care. 641-6100. http://bit.ly/IEEacU COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows are Fright Light at 7 p.m., Laser Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here at 8 p.m., Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at 9 p.m. and Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall 10 p.m. Oct. 5 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Downtown. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Northeast Florida’s largest farmers’ market is also its oldest. Nearly 200 year-round vendors and farmers offer everything from live chickens and homemade honey to lemongrass and locally grown blueberries. There’s a restaurant, Andy’s Farmers Market Grill, onsite. Navigable aisles, indoor and outdoor stalls, parking; open dawn to dusk, daily, year-round. 1810 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville. 354-2821. jaxfarmersmarket.com AMELIA FARMERS MARKET The new market is held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. at the Shops of Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island. Award-winning farmers, food artisans and plant growers offer produce, organic products, baked goods, tropical and landscaping plants and flowers. 491-4872. ameliafarmersmarket.com FARMERS MARKET OF SAN MARCO Fresh local and regional produce, homemade chai tea and San Marco local honey are offered from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at 1620 Naldo Ave., near the corner of LaSalle Street and Hendricks Avenue, in Swaims United Methodist Church parking lot. 607-9935.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Dalton Cyr, Chroma and DA Repertory Orchestra appear Oct. 6 at the market, held under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, downtown.

Local and regional art and a farmers market are also featured from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. through Dec. 15. Admission is free. 554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com ST. JOHNS RIVER FARMERS MARKET The new community market is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 S.R. 13, Switzerland. Local produce, arts & crafts are featured. facebook.com/st.johnsriverfamersmarket

POLITICS, BUSINESS & ACTIVISM

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB The fall YAP luncheon is held 11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. Admission is $20. 396-5559.

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BOOKS & WRITING

RON WHITTINGTON Local author Whittington signs copies of his new Parker Glynn mystery, “Dopplegänged,” 5-7 p.m.

Oct. 5 at Donovan’s Irish Pub, 7440 U.S. 1 N., St. Augustine and 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Butterfield Garage, 137 King St., St. Augustine, with Bob Conrad, artist and designer of Whittington’s book covers. rpwhittington.com ZANE New York Times best-selling author Zane signs copies of her new book, “Z-Rated,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Books-AMillion, 9400 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville. 805-0004.

THE BOOKMARK Celebrate the love of reading and “Star Wars” with activities, prizes and games noon-2 p.m. Oct. 6 at The BookMark, 200 First St., Neptune Beach. Local children’s book author Meg Haston talks about and signs copies of her new book, “How to Rock Break Ups and Make Ups,” 7 p.m.

Oct. 6. Actress and author Jane Seymour reads and signs copies of her new book, “Open Hearts Family: Connecting with One Another,” 1 p.m. Oct. 7. 241-9026.

FICTION WRITERS WORKSHOP The Bard Society holds this workshop 7-9:30 p.m. every Wed. at 1358 Tiber Ave., St. Nicholas. Those willing to share their insight into the craft of fiction are welcome. Egos are checked at the door. 250-6045.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP The Callahan Creative Writing Workshop is held 6:15 p.m. every Tue. at Nassau County Library branch, 450077 S.R. 200, Ste. 15, Callahan.

Nancy Lee Bethea is group moderator. 403-4360.

BOOK GROUP The reading group gathers 7 p.m. every second Tue. of the month at Books Plus, 107 Centre St., Fernandina Beach. 261-0303.

COMEDY

GREG MORTON All Stars appear 8 p.m. Oct. 2. Tickets are $6 and $8. Morton appears 8 p.m. Oct. 3, 4 and 5 and at 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Mandarin. Tickets are $10-$17. 292-4242.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S GYPSY COMEDY CLUB Skip Clark and Mike Charette appear 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6 at 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $8 and $12. 461-8843.

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

KEVIN HART LET ME EXPLAIN TOUR Oct. 12, T-U Center JACKSONVILLE BULLIES VS. NEW JERSEY RASCALS Oct. 13, Veterans Memorial Arena DOGTOBERFEST Oct. 13, Metropolitan Park MYTHBUSTERS Oct. 14, T-U Center SOUTHERN WOMEN’S SHOW Oct. 18-21, Prime Osborn Convention Center JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO Oct. 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BRUCE VILANCH Oct. 19, The Metro FOLIO WEEKLY’S FOURTH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST Oct. 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MARSE ROBERT FILM EVENT Nov. 4, Sun-Ray Cinema LOUIE ANDERSON Nov. 8, 9 & 10, The Comedy Zone

NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS

FLORIDA SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS The open competition is held Oct. 4-7 at the Jax Beach Pier, Fifth Street North.

Amateurs start 8 a.m., Special Olympics 2 p.m. Oct. 4; Adult Amateur 8 a.m., Wounded Warriors program 2 p.m. Oct. 5; Youth Amateur 8 a.m., 5-mile SUP and kayak challenge 9 a.m. Oct. 6. An art show and live music are also featured Oct. 6 at Seawalk Pavilion. The Pro/Am Finals start 8 a.m. Oct. 7, followed by an after party 7 p.m. at Salt Life Food Shack, Jax Beach. 242-6922, 285-7020. ussurfingchampionships.com BROWN BAG LUNCH LECTURE The GTM Research Reserve offers a free lunch lecture noon-1 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra. Students from the Nease International Baccalaureate ninth and 10th grade program discuss recent efforts to clean the entire 41 miles of the St. Johns County beach coastline. Bring your lunch. For reservations, call 823-4500.

JACKSONVILLE BULLIES LACROSSE The next home game for the new local lacrosse league team against the Reading Rockets is 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown. Individual game tickets start at $10. 425-8905. jaxbullies.com

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JAGUARS VS. BEARS The Jacksonville Jaguars take on da Bears 4:05 p.m. Oct. 7 at EverBank Field, One EverBank Place, Jacksonville. Single-game tickets for home games start at $45. 633-2000. jaguars.com TALBOT ISLANDS STATE PARK A park ranger discusses the prehistoric beasts that lived in this area — dinosaurs, sharks and mega-mammals — 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at Ribault Club, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road, Ft. George Island. Admission is free. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org CYCLOCROSS TRAINING The series continues 6:40 p.m. (6 p.m. registration) Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at Boone Park, 3700 Park St., Riverside. Training is held every Thur. through Oct. 25. Helmets are required. For details and fees, call 636-7772.

COMMUNITY INTEREST

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The beaches club gathers 6-8 p.m. Oct. 2 at Beaches Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. Diane Macdonald discusses “Shooting for Stock Photography.” All ability levels and camera types are encouraged to learn more about photography. Admission is free. 240-8835.

BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE COMPETITION The 22nd annual First Coast Classic Dancesport Competition is held Oct. 4-6 at World Golf Hall of Fame, World Golf Village, located at Exit 323 off I-95, St. Augustine. Spectator tickets start at $20. 338-9219.

MEDITATION RETREAT Carol Lutker leads this introductory group retreat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6 at Discovery Yoga, 3 Davis St., St. Augustine. No meditation experience needed.

Admission is $35; students $20; vegetarian lunch included.

222-8531.

JOB CLUB The Rosanne R. Hartwell Women’s Center offers a free workshop series for job seekers 2-3 p.m. every Wed. through Nov. 28 at FSCJ Deerwood Center, 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd., Room G-1708, Jacksonville. 256-6982. fscj.edu/news/press-releases/view/job-club-weekly-seriesat-fscj-deerwood-helps-seekers-refine-job-search-str

CLASSES & GROUPS

PONTE VEDRA TOASTMASTERS The group gathers 7:45 a.m. Oct. 3 at Players Community Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra. 537-0865.

YOUNG SURVIVORS Young Survivors Group (those diagnosed with cancer at a young age) meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Mon. each month at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, 5644 Colcord Ave. 722-3000 ext. 224 or email mail@womenscenterofjax.org PERFORMERS ACADEMY Fall classes for kids include Recording Made Easy (14 and older), Acting for Tots, Young Performers Theatre, Fundamentals of Acting for Teens, Acting Without Agony with Dwight Cenac, as well as workshops and drop-in courses. 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 322-7672.

FREE YOGA ON THE RIVER Karen Roumillat, RYT, teaches free gentle yoga 9 a.m. on the fourth Sun. of the month on the boardwalk, weather permitting, at Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin. Bring a mat.

287-0452.

MARINE VETERANS GROUP The Oldest City Detachment 383 gathers 7 p.m. the first Tue. of each month at Elks Lodge 829, 1420 A1A S., St. Augustine. The organization supports Toys For Tots, Canes for Veterans and other community programs.

461-0139. mclfl383.org VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA The Duval County Chapter No. 1046 gathers 7 p.m. the first Wed. of every month at the Elks Lodge, 1855 West Road, Southside. 419-8821.

NAMI SUPPORT GROUP National Alliance on Mental Illness meets 7-8:30 p.m. every first and third Thur. each month at Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside. Admission is free. 389-5556. ortegaumc.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS (NIC-A) Want to quit smoking or using other forms of nicotine? Nic-A is free, and you don’t have to quit to attend the meetings, held 6:30 p.m. every Wed. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 S. McDuff Ave., Westside. 404-6044. nicotineanonymous.org Q-GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS This free, open discussion is held 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Southside. alcoholicanonymous.org NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem?

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

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE The group meets 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Downtown. 322-4040.

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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 Br=Brunch L=Lunch D=Dinner

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AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE

(In Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.)

BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks Harbor Marina. Daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list.

FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods. B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials. Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ 8TH STREET DINER F Familiar diner fare and specialties, including Italian Wedding Soup, teriyaki chicken wrap and The Best BLT. CM, D. 17 S. Eighth St. 491-0330. $$ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO F Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas.

Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL F Owners John and Bretta Walker offer sports bar fare including onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. BW. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 320 S. Eighth St. 321-0303. $ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood. Nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, with specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drive-thru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee.

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

BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $ THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery and juice bar. An extensive menu offers vegetarian, vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PLAE *Bite Club Certified! In Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Spa & Shops, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 491-6746. $$$$ THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL The brand-new spot offers waterfront views. Local seafood and produce create signature dishes, like broiled oysters and oyster po’boys. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12 N. Front St. 277-3811. $$-$$$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on the large oceanview deck.

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

FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES F The name pretty much says it all. Tasty’s offers burgers (Angus beef, turkey or veggie) and fries (like cheese fries, sweet potato fries), along with dogs, shakes, floats and soup. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM,

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BW. 710 Centre St. 321-0409. $ TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK This new casual seafood restaurant features local wild-caught shrimp, fish and oysters, along with blackboard specials. L & D, daily. CM, BW. 21 N. Third St. 310-6550. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot; Best of Jax winner. Grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

CLEOTA’S SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F Locally owned and operated, Cleota’s offers authentic, homestyle Southern cuisine, like fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, shrimp & grits, mac & cheese. Gourmet desserts. L & D, Tue.-Sun. TO. 2111 University Blvd. N. 800-2102. $ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax winner. See Intracoastal. 8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $ NERO’S CAFE F Traditional Italian fare, including seafood, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily.

9541 Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The popular diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BISCOTTIS F Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino. Revolving daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Half-portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale.

387-0700. $$$ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH F Best of Jax winner. Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily. 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F A local landmark 50+ years.

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

Sake, BW. L & D, daily. 3620 St. Johns Ave. 388-5688. $$ GREEN MAN GOURMET Organic and natural products, spices, teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 3572 St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Mon.-Sat.; Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 8060 Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ ANCIENT CITY SUBS Locally owned-and-operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, the St. Augustine-themed sandwich shop, now in Baymeadows, serves gourmet subs – toasted, pressed or cold – and salads. CM, TO. Mon.-Sat. 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207 (at Baymeadows Rd.). 446-9988. $ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-owned&-operated NYC-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brickoven-baked pizza, traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs.

Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ CAFE CONFLUENCE F The European coffeehouse serves Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis,

bb’s serves innovative dishes, like almond-crusted calamari and wild mushroom pizza, in an upscale atmosphere on Hendricks Avenue in San Marco. Photo: Walter Coker salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepdish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years.

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

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

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

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO.

L, Fri.-Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax winner. Subs are made-toorder fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets, Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheese-steak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers, dogs.

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

246-3278. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes, wide varieties of barbecue. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE F This new local coffee shop café features fresh, locally roasted Costa Rican organic coffee and espresso, as well as freshly-baked-in-house muffins, breads, scones and cakes. Breakfast, lunch and vegan options available. CM. B, L, Br., daily. 235 Eighth Ave. S. 241-2211. $ BUDDHA THAI BISTRO F Authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 301 10th Ave. N. 372-9149. $$ BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS F Best of Jax winner.

The Gallery’s kid sister at the beach each is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 N. Third St. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax winner. See Springfield. 2429 S. Third St. 372-9000. $ THE BEACH @ CHICAGO PIZZA F See Baymeadows. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX *Bite Club Certified! F Chef Khan Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites. FB. L & D daily. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza. 247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB *Bite Club Certified! Four sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, with faves Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ DICK’S WINGS F The casual NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features halfpound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F The Best of Jax winner serves gastropub fare: soups, salads, flatbreads and

ADVERTISING PROO This is a copyright protected proof sandwiches, like BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Craft beers made onsite, too. Daily specials. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax winner. See San Marco.

992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ THE FISH COMPANY *Bite Club Certified! F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets and grilled tuna and there’s an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach.

246-0123. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 S. Third St. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare the food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB The full-service restaurant offers corned beef & cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, fish-n-chips. 30plus beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified! F Best of Jax winner. See Southside. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ METRO DINER F Best of Jax winner. See San Marco. 1534 N. Third St. 853-6817. $$ MEZZA LUNA F A Beaches tradition for 20-plus years. Great food, from gourmet wood-fired pizzas to contemporary American cuisine. Inside or patio dining.

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

247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s has served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE F Best of Jax winner. Executive Chef Kenny Gilbert’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the tiki deck. FB. L & D, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd. 247-3300. $$ NORTH BEACH BISTRO *Bite Club Certified! Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

247-0060. $$$ THE PIER CANTINA F Best of Jax winner. The new oceanfront place offers a Mexican menu. Downstairs Sandbar bar & patio. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 412 N. First St. 246-6454. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ POE’S TAVERN F An American gastropub that offers 50-plus beers, craft and local/regional selections. Gourmet hamburgers, handcut fries, fish tacos, quesadillas, Edgar’s Drunken Chili and daily fish sandwich special. L & D, daily.

FB, CM. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F Best of Jax winner.

The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/ Creole accent. Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ SAKANA F Eclectic contemporary Pan Asian dishes and signature sushi. Dine indoors, on an oceanfront patio, or in Blue Bar Lounge. FB. L, Sat. & Sun.; D, nightly. 111 Third Ave. N. 595-5355. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax winner. Specialty menu items include signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. Casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 N. Third St. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax winner. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD *Bite Club Certified! F Eclectic American fare, art deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221. $$ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. Valet parking. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ URBAN FLATS See Ponte Vedra. FB. L & D, daily. 131 First Ave. N. 595-5263. $$ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapas-style menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Tue.-Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

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DOWNTOWN

(The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD Continental cuisine features fresh fish, lobster, crab, chops, Midwestern beef. Signature OFofBENEFIT dishes include chef’s tuna, Benny’sPROMISE crab cake, rack lamb.

Dine inside or on the riverview patio. CM, FB. L & D daily.

The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 175. 301-1014. $$$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax winner.

Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads and burritos.

FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX Located on the first floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos and homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CASA DORA ITALIAN RESTAURANT F For 36 years, owner Freddy Ghobod and Chef Sam Hamidi have been serving genuine Italian fare, including veal, ribeye steaks, seafood, pizza and sandwiches. Homemade-style salad dressing is a specialty. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. 108 E. Forsyth St. 356-8282. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows.

The Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ DE REAL TING CAFE F Authentic Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $$ FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT New location. Casual dining with an uptown Irish flair, including fish & chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176. 374-1247. $$ INDOCHINE Best of Jax winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-andoperated. Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar. FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION F This place features brickoven-baked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, custom sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting.

FB, 27 beers on draft. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 119 E. Bay St. 860-5451. $ OLIO MARKET F Fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, entrées.

In Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ TRELLISES HYATT REGENCY American cuisine includes a breakfast buffet with a made-to-order omelet station, a la carte items. Signature lunch and dinner entrees: grouper salad, Angus burgers, Reubens, French onion grilled cheese, seafood, steaks. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 225 East Coast Line Dr. 634-4540. $$$ VITO’S ITALIAN CAFE F Best of Jax winner. Authentic Italian oven-baked pasta dishes, pizza, veal, chicken and seafood items made with fresh ingredients. CM, FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 174. 355-0064. $$ ZODIAC GRILL F Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

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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. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax winner. See Intracoastal.

1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax winner. See Southside. 1800 Town Center Pkwy. 541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ TAPS BAR & GRILL F See Julington. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145. 278-9421. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax winner. The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, offers AYCE freshwater catfi sh. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. And you can get there by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220. 269-4198. $

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AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ AROY THAI FUSION The new restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including pad Thai, Thai fried rice and traditional curry dishes. Daily happy hour, FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40. 374-0161. $$ BIG DAWG’S SPORTS RESTAURANT F The family-friendly casual sports place has wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps

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

NAME: Brian Morrissey RESTAURANT: Bagel Love, 4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121, Avondale BIRTHPLACE: Pittsburgh, Pa. YEARS IN THE BIZ: 10 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (besides mine): Chomp Chomp, Downtown FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Soup, all kinds.

FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Garlic and fresh herbs.

IDEAL MEAL: Anything someone else makes for me – and does the cleanup.

WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Mushrooms.

INSIDER’S SECRET: Grow your own herbs.

CELEBRITY SIGHTING AT CLEOTA’S: Cole Pepper.

CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Sour Patch Kids.

ORANGE PARK

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and specialty salads. Kids get a Puppy Chow menu. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12630 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 551-3059. $$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Authentic New Yorkstyle pizza, Italian pastas, desserts; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CASTILLO DE MEXICO F The authentic, extensive menu includes a weekday lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, Kernan Square. 998-7006. $$ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ EL RANCHITO Latin American cuisine includes dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. BW, CM, TO. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22. 992-4607. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks.

CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax winner. Family-owned-andoperated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center.

13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1A. 821-9880. $ THAI ORCHID F The restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, Thai curry dishes and rice dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 683-1286. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

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

230-2171. $ TAPS BAR & GRILL F Taps’ chefs prepare every dish, including beef, chicken and shrimp, with the freshest ingredients. Large selection of premium beers on tap. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2220 C.R. 210 W., St. Johns. 819-1554. $$ VINO’S PIZZA With four Jacksonville locations, Vino’s makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients.

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

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

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serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd.

880-0811. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F See Orange Park. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, Outback Plaza. 503-2230. $$ RACK ’EM UP SPORTS BAR F This cigar & hookah lounge offers bar food and more than 200 beers, imported and domestic. D, nightly. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 262-4030. $ THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL This casual, familyfriendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials and pasta dishes. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12. 683-3773. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, this place offers made-from-scratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23.

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

288-1100. $$

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F The seafood place offers an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings, pasta. Faves: ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE Authentic Brazilian dishes include steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers and hot sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. Traditional feijoada (black beans and pork stew with rice, collards, orange salad and toasted yucca flour with bacon) is served every Sat. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20. 880-3313. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd., 880-0020. $ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Family-owned, Enza’s offers fine Italian dining, featuring veal and seafood dishes. Daily specials. FB, CM, TO. D, Tue.-Sun. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Landing. 268-4458. $$$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax winner) has an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd.

(Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ LeGRAND’S THE STEAK & SEAFOOD PLACE F Locally owned and operated, LeGrand’s offers aged beef cured onsite in the dry aging room and cut in-house, as well as seafood, chicken and a variety of sides. FB, CM. L & D, daily; Br. Sun. 11290 Old St. Augustine Rd. 268-3663. $$$ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes.

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

12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar

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

425-6466. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine and stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18˝x26˝ of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 5794748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F Family-owned-andoperated. Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 2769551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella. Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Authentic traditional Thai fare made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty selections include crispy duck, praram, pad Thai and seafood. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. & Sun. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS

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

Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd.

285-0139. $$ MULLIGAN’S PUB F The new Irish gastropub, at Hilton Garden Inn, offers a variety of favorites and Irish dishes. FB. D, daily. 45 PGA Tour Blvd. 280-1661. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament

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

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

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS,WESTSIDE

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS Artisan-crafted, smallbatch roasted specialty coffees from its certified organic roastery and brew bar, including lattes, local pastries, craft beers. BW. 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2. 855-1181. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery offers pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes (calzone, stromboli, subs, panini) and microbrews served in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily.

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

B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.-Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ KICKBACKS GASTROPUB F Best of Jax winner.

Neighborhood spot serves favorites 20 hours a day, every day. 655+ bottled beers, 84 on tap. CM. 910 King St. 388-9551. $$ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center.

1661 Riverside Ave., Ste. 128. 900-1955. $ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-nchips — plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily.

CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PELE’S WOOD FIRE At this new restaurant, Chef Micah Windham uses a wood-fired oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with a modern twist. CM, FB, TO. L & D, daily; Br., weekend. 2665 Park St. 232-8545. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE F Traditional Italian fare with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily.

Large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ SAKE HOUSE #1 F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls.

CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to

entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, Calif. roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ F A variety of sushi, including popular Monster Roll and Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, Publix Plaza. 384-2888. $$ TAPA THAT This new place puts a modern spin on traditional tapas-style service, using locally/organically grown items as much as possible. Specialties include duck confit spring rolls and Cuban rice & beans cake. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 820 Lomax St. 376-9911. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F Traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $

ST. AUGUSTINE, ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

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

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

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

Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats & cheeses, salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR *Bite Club Certified! Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax winner. See Beaches. 3 St. George St. 824-6993. $ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax winner. International menu features large portions, reasonable prices. FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, twostory house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE Freshly baked items, coffees and hand-crafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches; Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. B & L, daily. 8 Granada St. 824-7898. $ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$

THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach.

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

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

471-3424. $ THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ Best of Jax winner. The cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes – all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic BW. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 224 W. King St. 827-4499. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE Located in a Victorian home, Raintree offers a menu with contemporary and traditional international influences. Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place with a view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes, daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SARA’S CREPE CAFE Crêpes, both traditional European style and with innovative twists, are served along with Belgian waffles in the historic district. Dine indoors or out in the openair courtyard. B, L & D, daily. 100 St. George St. 810-5800. $$ PROMISE OF BENEFIT SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, the two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE In the historic district, Spy features James Bond-themed sushi and Mediterraneaninfluenced global cuisine on the seasonal menu, including fresh – never frozen – Hawaiian seafood. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Upstairs lounge, too. Great selection of chilled sakes. BW, CM. D, nightly. 21 Hypolita St. 819-5637. $$$ SUNSET GRILLE Seafood-heavy menu, consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties are baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp, datil pepper wings. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, the upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$

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

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax winner for Best Burger in St. Augustine and OP/Fleming Island. Burgers made with fresh ground beef and there’s a wide selection of toppings, including fried onions, jalapeños or sautéed mushrooms. Fries, Kosher hot dogs and soft drinks, too. L & D, daily. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-fromthe-oven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F A changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT Best of Jax winner. Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurt is served in flavors that change weekly. Toppings include a variety of fruit and nuts. 4860 Big Island Dr. 807-9292. $ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SAKE HOUSE #3 Grand opening of the brand new location.

See Riverside for description. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119. 996-2288. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Authentic cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu.

CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$

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India’s Restaurant is a multiple Best of Jax winner for Indian cuisine, including clay-oven Tandoori specialties and the ever-popular lunch buffet, on Baymeadows Road near Southside Boulevard. Photo: Walter Coker

WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racingthemed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$

SAN JOSE

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

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

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Offering Thai cuisine, including pad Thai and curry dishes, and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ bb’s F Best of Jax winner. A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; Br. & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, award-winning wines, wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax winner. Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax winner. Wine by the glass.

Tapas-style menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd.

398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE *Bite Club Certified! F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily.

3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$

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THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE F Homestyle healthy plates include hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie, Greek salad and daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE F All homemade dishes from Mama’s award-winning recipes including spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar has fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas and coffees; 30 smoothies, with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurt and granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd.

396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Consistent Best of Jax winner. Serving Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, in an upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd.

396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE #2 See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd.

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

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

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS BEER HOUSE Faves include ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai.

Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes are served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd.

363-9090. $$$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining.

The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ CUPCAKE HEAVEN 77 F The family-owned spot offers fresh-from-scratch cupcakes, cake pops, cakes and deli-style lunch boxes. Tue.-Sun. 9475 Philips Highway, Ste. 4.

257-5778. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax winner. See San Marco.

5500 Beach Blvd. 398-1717. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100. $ THE FLAME BROILER Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, brown or white rice, with grilled beef, chicken, Korean short ribs. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $

GREEK ISLES CAFE Authentic Greek, American and Italian fare, including gyros, spinach pie and Greek meatballs.

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

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

3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax winner. See Intracoastal.

8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified! F Best of Jax winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies and vegetarian choices make up specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Court (at Tinseltown). 997-1955. mellowmushroom.com $ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned with an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen.

Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ SAKE SUSHI F Sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi, soups. Popular rolls include Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue, Fat Boy. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 31.

647-6000. $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., Tinseltown.

997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, seafood, sandwiches.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F The gastropub has Southern-style cuisine with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Best of Jax winner.

Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily.

10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS *Bite Club Certified! The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2.

565-1999. $$ URBAN ORGANICS The local organic produce co-op offers seasonal fresh organic vegetables and fruit, as well as greenhouse and gardening supplies. Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012. $ WATAMI ASIAN FUSION F AYCE sushi, as well as teppanyaki grill items. Rolls include the Jaguar, dynamite, lobster and soft-shell crab. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Best of Jax winner. Serving teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi and sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 998-8806. $$

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR *Bite Club Certified! F A full menu of sportsbar faves is served; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace.

751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax winner. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 13249 City Square Dr., 751-9711. $ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees. BW. L & D, daily.

7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F Locally-owned-andoperated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ SAVANNAH BISTRO Low Country fare Mediterranean and French inspired, in a relaxing atmosphere at Crowne Plaza Airport. Favorites are crab cakes, NY strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 14670 Duval Rd. 741-4404. $-$$$ SWEET PETE’S All-natural sweet shop offers a variety of candy and other treats made the old-fashioned way: all natural flavors, no artificial anything. Several kinds of honey, too. 1922 N. Pearl St. 376-7161. $ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Best of Jax winner. Lunch, bagels, desserts. Adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL F Salads, sandwiches, pizza, fine European cuisine. Nightly specials. 2467 Faye Rd., Northside. 647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET *Bite Club Certified! F In the 1300 Building at corner of Third & Main, serving fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

WINE TASTINGS ANJO LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Thur. 9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Call for schedule. 4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLACK HORSE WINERY 3-7 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 2-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2-6 p.m. Sun. 420 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 644-8480 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30-7:30 p.m., every first Thur.

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

ROYAL PALMS VILLAGE WINES & TAPAS 5 p.m. every Mon., Wed. & Fri. 296 Royal Palms Drive, Atlantic Beach, 372-0052 THE TASTING ROOM 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400 TASTE OF WINE Tastings daily. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Atlantic Beach, 246-5080 TIM’S WINE MARKET 5 p.m. every Fri., noon every Sat. 278 Solana Rd., Ponte Vedra, 686-1741 128 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 461-0060 III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 5-6:30 p.m. every Mon. 9822 Tapestry Circle, Ste. 111, SJTC, 928-9277 TOTAL WINE & MORE Noon-6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 300, 998-1740 THE WINE BAR 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 320 First St. N., Jax Beach, 372-0211 WINE WAREHOUSE 4-7 p.m. every Fri. 665 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-6450 4434 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 448-6782 W90+ 4-7 p.m. every Thur. 1112 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 413-0027. 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 3548 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 413-0025

Roach Responders

• At an August conference, North Carolina State University researchers demonstrated their latest technological advance in aiding “first responders” to peacetime and wartime disasters: cockroaches. Outfitting Madagascar hissing cockroaches with electronic backpacks that include antennas, batteries, cameras and microphones, the scientists hacked the bugs’ nervous systems to remotely steer them into the tiniest of openings — a crucial step toward finding survivors of earthquakes or bomb damage in densely built-up and populated areas. Said one researcher, to ABC News, “[S] omewhere in the middle [of tons of rubble] your kid is crying,” and huge machines are “not very efficient” at finding him.

The Continuing Crisis

• Cue the Black Helicopters: A website that tracks sometimes-obscure federal government purchases disclosed in August that the Social Security Administration had recently requested a price for 174,000 hollow-point bullets and that the National Weather Service had requested a price for 46,000 rounds of ammo for semi-automatic pistols. (The latter was subsequently corrected; it was actually the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Office that needed bullets.) Both agencies told reporters that they have armed officers investigating potential crimes.

• Weapons for the 21st Century: Thousands of farmers in the northeastern India state of Assam are growing the world’s hottest chili peppers and selling them to the army to make weapons, reported London’s The Guardian in a July dispatch. One expert said a “few drops” of “bhut jolokia” “could make you senseless.”

Blasting a container of it into a terrorist hideout, he said, would “make them all drop their guns” after “just one breath.” (Bhut jolokia has also been used traditionally to repel elephant attacks.)

• In a tactical risk, Russian gay rights leaders went to court in Moscow in March to demand the right to hold a rally not only this year but, daring the city to oppress them, also a rally every year for the next 100 years. However, the city did not blink. It rejected the demand, and in August, a Moscow city court ruled that the city could be gay-rights-rally-free until the year 2112.

• Because the words were not those ordinarily used by vandals keying a car’s paint, Newcastle, England, police looked immediately to a better-educated vandal and arrested University of Newcastle professor Stephen Graham, who had been a prominent critic of neighborhood parking rules that allowed outsiders to use the few spaces on his street. Scratched into several outsiders’ luxury cars’ exteriors were words such as “arbitrary” and “really wrong” and “very silly” (as opposed to the usual crude vandal references to anatomy and maternal promiscuity).

Not the Usual Suspects

• Arrested in New York City in August on charges that he used a tiny camera in a folded newspaper to crudely peek up female subway riders’ skirts: Dr. Adam Levinson, assistant professor at the prestigious Mount Sinai school of medicine.

• Arrested in Beverly Hills, Calif., in July and charged in a string of vandalism incidents (shooting metal marbles from a slingshot at windows of dozens of businesses and homes): investment banker Michael Poret, 58, of the Rodeo Drive office of UBS Financial Services.

Courtroom Follies

• Carl Funk, 58, told Broward County, Fla., judge John Hurley (on a jail-to-courtroom video feed) that he’s innocent of the sevenyear-old charges (trespassing and openalcoholic-container counts) and, besides, he’s now wheelchair-bound in pathetic medical condition and should be allowed to go home.

The judge was skeptical, but finally, according to a South Florida Sun-Sentinel report, he offered to fine Funk only $50 on the charges, and Funk agreed to plead guilty. “Good luck, Funk,” said Judge Hurley. At that point, Funk rose from his wheelchair and quickly walked away. Wrote This is a copyright protected proo the Sun-Sentinel: “Raising both hands, Judge Hurley declared, ‘He’s been cured.’ ” • Missouri Associate Circuit Judge Barbara For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. RUN DATE: 082812 Peebles was suspended in September, FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 recommended for removal by the state judicial commission for various offenses, including Produced by cs Checked by Sales PROMISE OF BENEFIT SUPPORT ASK FOR ACTION being late for work and destroying a court document to avoid embarrassment. The most serious charge, according to a St. Louis PostDispatch item, was that she allowed her “clerk,” Whitney Tyler, who was Peebles’ personal friend and hairdresser (and apparently had no formal legal training), to dispose of as many as 350 cases as Tyler saw fit. Said one lawyer, “Until the judge [showed up], [Tyler] was the judge.”

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Perspective

• A sign at the entrance to USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor asks visitors to “conduct yourself with dignity and respect at all times. Remember, this is hallowed ground.”

However, as the New York Post reported in September, visitors to the National September 11th Memorial in New York City show no such restraint, with some treating that hallowed ground more like a “Disney attraction.” They sit (or worse, lie down) on the bronze-plaque names of the dead, and place (and spill!) drink cups on them, creating an “almost cheerful” atmosphere, the Post said. The head of NYC’s retired association of emergency medical service firefighters said the elegant memorial more resembled a visitor’s “kitchen table.”

Least Competent Criminals

• Desperate Cries for Help: The two aspiring robbers arrested for hitting Zhen Yang’s convenience store in Gatineau, Quebec, in June were caught on the store’s surveillance video.

As Yang resisted the masked, knife-wielding men, he spritzed one with a can of bear spray, temporarily blinding him and sending the second man fleeing. As the heavily doused man tried to climb over the counter, Yang punched him, over and over, on his buttocks. Police picked up both soon afterward.

• Latasha Singletary, 30, was arrested in Fall River, Mass., in June after allegedly robbing the same liquor store three times in a 24-hour period. The owner recognized her immediately because she’d also robbed the store two years before. o Chuck Shepherd WeirdNews@earthlink.net

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “In a full heart there is room for everything,” said poet Antonio Porchia, “and in an empty heart there is room for nothing.” That’s important to meditate on now. The universe is conspiring for you to be visited by a tide of revelations about intimacy. Yet you won’t be available to get the full benefit unless your heart is as full as possible. Wouldn’t you love to be taught more about love, togetherness and collaboration?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As I turn inward and call forth psychic impressions of what’s ahead for you, I’m seeing mythic symbols: whoopie cushions, rubber chickens and fake plastic vomit. I’m seeing popcorn shells stuck in your teeth, a dog eating your homework and an alarm clock that doesn’t go off when it’s supposed to. As I push further into the not-too-distant future, exploring deeper archetypal levels, I’m also tuning into a vision of fireflies in an underground cavern. They’re lighting your way, leading you to treasure in a dusty corner.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” That’s the opening sentence of Charles Dickens’ classic novel ”A Tale of Two Cities.” The author was describing the French Revolution in the late 18th-century, but he could just as well have been talking about our time — or any other time. Modern cynics reject the idea that our era’s the best of times. They obsess that ours is the worst of all the worst times. When your worried mind controls you, you may even think that, too. But in accordance with current astrological omens, I say be a fiery rebel: Come up with at least five reasons why this is the best of times for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” said Pablo Picasso. That’s certainly true for me. I can purify my system by creating art or being in the presence of great art. How about you? What kinds of experiences cleanse you of congested emotions that naturally build up? What influences can you draw on to purge repetitive thoughts that sometimes torment you? How do you make your imagination as fresh and free as a warm breeze on a sunny day? Study all the things that work for you, then use them to the max next week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Our culture peculiarly honors the act of blaming, which it takes as the sign of virtue and intellect,” said literary critic Lionel Trilling. I’m passing his idea to you, just in time for the No-Blaming Season. Would you like to conjure a surge of good karma for yourself? For the next 10 days or so, refrain from the urge to find fault; do your best to politely neutralize that reflex in others sharing your space, even if they love to hate the same political party or idiot fringe you do. Extra credit: Engage in speech and activity that are antidotes to the blaming epidemic.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): One reason platinum is regarded as a precious metal is that it’s so infrequently found in the Earth’s crust. And there are difficulties extracting it from other metals in which it’s embedded. Typically, 10 tons of ore are used to obtain one ounce of platinum. That’s a good metaphor for the work ahead for you. The valuable resource you’re dreaming of is definitely worth hard work, persistence and attention to detail. But to get it, you may need an equivalent of several tons of those fine qualities.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): While researching in South America four decades ago, anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss found an indigenous tribe whose people claimed they could see the planet Venus in the daytime. This seemed impossible to him, but he later consulted astronomers who told him that Venus does emit enough light to be visible by day to a highly trained human eye. My prediction? In the months ahead, you’ll make a similar leap, metaphorically: You become aware of and develop a relationship with some major presence that’s been virtually undetectable. I bet the first glimpse is this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Whether anyone has ever called you an “old soul,” that term suits you well in the months ahead. A whole lot of wisdom is ripening in you all at once. Past events that never quite made sense more clearly reveal the role they’ve played in your life’s master plan. Relatively unimportant desires you’ve long harbored fade away, while others that have been in the background — and more crucial to ultimate happiness — rise to prominence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In most of my horoscopes, I tell you what to do to make yourself feel good, how you can act with the highest integrity and get in touch with what you need to learn. Now and then, though, I like to focus on how you can help others feel good, directing attention how you can inspire them to align with their highest integrity and get in touch with what they need to learn about. Now’s one of those times. I hope you have your own ideas how to offer these services. My suggestions: Listen with compassionate receptivity to those you care for. Describe what they’re like when they’re at their best. Give them gifts to activate dormant potential.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you’ve ever watched tennis matches, you know some players grunt when they smack the ball. Does it summon greater power? Maybe. The more important issue: It can mask the sound of the ball striking the racket, thereby making it harder for their opponents to guess the force and spin of the ball heading toward them.

Next week is a great time to hunt down a competitive advantage comparable to this in your field of endeavor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Many seem to think all of America’s Christians are and have always been fundamentalists. Truth is, at most 35 percent are, and the movement has gotten cultural traction only in the last 30 years. Why do their bizarre interpretations of the nature of reality get so much play? One reason: They shout so loud and act so mean.

Do what you can to shift the focus from small-minded bullies to big-hearted visionaries, whether Christians or any other influences in your sphere. Time to shrink any tendency you have to get involved with energy vampires. Give full attention and lend vigorous clout to life-affirming intelligence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Mirthful agitation! Surprising deliverance! I predict you expose the effects of smoke and mirrors, then find your way out of the labyrinth. Lucid irrationality!

Deathless visions! I predict you discover a secret you’ve been hiding from yourself, then escape a dilemma you no longer need to struggle with. Mysterious blessings arriving from frontiers! Refreshed fertility roused by a reborn dream! I predict you begin to prepare a new power spot for future use.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

BLUE EYED BARISTA You: Standing strong. Beautiful blue-eyed, black-haired, San Marco barista. Me: Brown-haired, blue-eyed, free spirit — I’ve hungered for these games. I’ve seen you for almost a year. You’re more than I can think about. I think you know who I am. Let’s connect again. When: Aug. 1. Where: San Marco. #1429-1002 GYPSY NOVA – I SAW U We both grabbed a Folio Weekly on the way to the table, immediately flipped to the back, then simultaneously looked for an ‘I Saw You’ about ourselves because one day, someone may notice. Maybe not what you had in mind, but I ‘Saw You’ for the hopeless romantic like me you are in that moment.

Never stop looking ... When: Sept. 1. Where: Denny’s @ Atlantic/9A. #1428-1002 THE BEST PATIENT OF THE DAY I was the day’s best patient, and you can take credit for that!

You assisted the neurosurgeon who stuck me with a needle.

Consequently, you were stuck in my head for the rest of the day. You: Cute medical asst. in scrubs with salt’n’pepper hair.

Me: The tough blonde in a plaid skirt. When: Sept. 19. Where: Injury Care Center Lenox Ave. #1427-1002 I FELT LIKE CHICKEN LITTLE I thought the sky was falling but it was just a floral Febreeze can. I looked to the sky and saw something sparkle. It wasn’t a star, it was your smile.

I’d take the time to smell your roses. When: Sept. 15. Where: Riverside. #1426-0925 ARLINGTON SALVATION ARMY FRIDAYS 2X I’ve seen you & I know you’ve seen me. Haven’t seen you for 3 wks! Hope you’re OK! You’re handsome & dangerous to me, I know from deep within. You: Aviators. Me: Jackie O’s. Sparks fly! When: Aug. 17 & 24. Where: Salvation Army Arlington. #1425-0925 LIL EXOTIC BEAUTY ON THE BEACH You were down from the pier hangin’ solo, think we both sprained our necks checking each other out(; You: Cute dark skin lil’ hottie; Me: Sexy surfer guy...came back & you were gone?! See ya again soon?

When: Sept. 14. Where: Jax Beach. #1424-0925 WORLD MARKET CUTE SHOES I commented about your shoes and you commented on my scooter. You were very pleasant and attractive. I’d like to see you again. When: Sept. 13. Where: World Market. #1423-0925 PAINT ME A BIRMINGHAM? You were a kind-eyed, bearded sweetheart putting your own twist on that Tracy Lawrence song. I was the dork correcting you. I’d like to hear you sing some more. Second time’s a charm. When: Sept. 10. Where: Moon River. #1422-0918 CUPCAKE WINE You: Cashing out before me with food and cupcake wine for a party, in blue workout shirt, black yoga pants. The cashier, having a bad day, said she needed a smile. You gave her a gorgeous smile that brightened her day and convinced me you’re the type of person I want in my life. Share coffee so I can learn who you are? When: End of August. Where: Yulee. #1421-0918

GINGER WITH A ’STACHE You: Man-handling that patio furniture. Me: Not hipster enough to ride your fixed gear.

How many PBRs does a girl have to drink to be initiated into the Birdies cool kid table? When: Sept. 5. Where: Mossfire. #1417-0911 HOTTIE IN SCRUBS ST. VINCENT’S I saw you in St. Vincent’s Hospital parking garage. You wore scrubs; walking into the building from the garage; I was driving an orange Honda Fit. You smiled and waved. I smiled back but wasn’t sure whether to stop or not. When: Sept. 4. Where: St. Vincent’s Hospital Parking Garage. #1416-0911 NOT AS MEAN AS YOU THINK! You: Setting up for my friend’s wedding! First wore jeans,red shirt; tall, black and bald. I heard the bride call you “W”! Me: Medium build, Latin, blue dress, high heels. We moved from our seats twice for better look at you. You changed to a dark suit, yellow tie. WOW! I want to change with you next time! When: Aug. 4. Where: Main Library Downtown. #1415-0911 BEAUTIFUL BRUNETTE ON BEACH CRUISER You: Long brown hair, bikini top, jeans shorts. Looked amazing cruising First Street Neptune Beach with friends. Me: Brown hair, blue eyes.

Blue/white board shorts, shirtless. Our paths crossed twice.

First, I’m on foot at Lemon Street. Our eyes met. Second, in my black Land Rover,Magnolia Street. We smiled as you went by. Next time let’s cruise together. When: Sept. 3. Where: First Street, Neptune Beach. #1414-0911 LANDING ESCALATOR I leaned on a railing facing escalator.

You and a friend got on; you looked at me; I looked, too. Halfway down, you looked up; I met your eyes … again & again. I waved bye.You: Green shirt, blonde hair. You came back, didn’t see me; I was there; someone in the way. I hope you think to look here.

Me: In a dress; brown hair, blue eyes. Please respond. When: Sept. 2. Where: Jacksonville Landing. #1413-0911 BALLOONS, BALLOONS, BALLOONS & PENGUIN? Saw you at the bar celebrating what seemed to be your birthday. You opened a gigantic present with an endless balloon supply.

Tried to buy you a drink, but a guy in a penguin suit beat me to the punch. Would love to be your Happy Feet and day of the week! When: Aug. 31. Where: Miller’s Alehouse. #1412-0911 UPS GUY You: Obviously on a break of some sort, tall with your brown locks of luscious glory swaying about your face as you sport the UPS name tag. Me: Short, black hair, obviously too dumb to read your name on the tag and too shy to go next door and say hi. When: Aug. 9. Where: Starbucks in Riverside. #1411-0911 POINTE MEDICAL @ BAYMEADOWS Me: Cute, blonde chick, green polo work shirt. You: Tall, slim guy, red polo work shirt.

You were locked in conversation with a guy in the lobby, but

complemented my Hepburn sunglasses. Before I could speak I was called back for my appointment. Would love to be the one locked in a convo with you. When: Nov. 2011. Where: Pointe Medical Services. #1410-0904 MUSTACHE MAN AT URBAN I saw you at work the other day.

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You: Hot Navy guy; 5 years left, always in a cap, and those blue-ish eyes. We talk about the environment, you leave in March; I’d have given my number but my boss was there.

Those eyes and that smile are stuck in my head. Come back; I’ll give you more than a sub. When: 3:30 p.m. Saturdays.

Where: Publix @ Beach & San Marco. #1408-0904 SOUL SURFER You: Cute, blonde surfer girl, in white bathing suit/grey rash guard, riding a soul fish. Me: Brown-haired, brown-eyed boy who swam up to you. A storm washed us away, but I hope our waves will crash together again soon.

Searching for my soul surfer... When: Aug. 9. Where: Jax Beach @ 6th Ave. S. #1407-0904 REDHEADED HOSTESS AT BLUEFISH You were the somewhat melancholy-looking hostess at The Blue Fish in Avondale, and all the black wasn’t helping. You said you liked my glasses, and I told you to smile. I’d love to see you in color some time. When: July 19. Where: The Blue Fish. #1406-0828 TATTOO L__ SIGHTING I spotted Tattoo L__ in her chariot on Old Kings Rd. N. around noon, she is quite the looker and oh so easy to admire and dream about... When: Aug. 17. Where: Old Kings Road North. #1405-0828 HOT CHICK RIDING ORANGE FIXED-GEAR You: Slim chick on orange fixed-gear bike, with black tights, backpack, your hair in a ponytail, on San Jose around 5 p.m. Me: Handsome Latino bike messenger passed you on city bus. Would love to meet you. When: Aug. 13. Where: San Jose. #1404-0828 NAME STARTS WITH A B I saw you first at Britney Spears concert, then you remembered me a year later when you ran into me at the Ritz… Sorry I couldn’t remember your name.

I really wish I did (kicking myself now). But I’d love to know your name :) When: Aug. 11. Where: Ritz. #1403-0821 EATING RIBS, WEARING WHITE You and kids, eating ribs at Sticky Fingers. You: In a ball cap, white pants. I couldn’t keep my eyes off you; you caught me and smiled. We kept glancing at each other all night. Your car was parked next to mine. I hope you remember me. I’d love to see you again. When: July 26. Where: Sticky Fingers Baymeadows. #1402-0821

GREEN TRUCK ON ARGYLE FOREST Heading to work around 7:30 a.m., driving east on Argyle. You in a green truck, me in a beige Toyota with damaged front fender. We flirted, smiled, waved. You turned right on Blanding, I turned left. I wouldn’t mind seeing that smile again.

When: July 26. Where: Argyle Forest. #1401-0821 HOTTIE AT RIVERSIDE JIMMY JOHNS You: Tall, dark and handsome, looking so good making sandwiches. Me: Tall, nice girl dying to talk to you. I’m there once a week; always too shy to talk. Today I asked a worker who you were; are you single? I’d love to get to know you! When: Aug. 8. Where: Jimmy Johns on Park. #1400-0814 SEXY BALD MAN WALKING PUGS You: Sexy, tall man, white T-shirt, Adidas shorts, walking adorable pugs in Woodhollow Apts. Me: Short hair, redhead in a Honda Si passing by. Thought about stopping to say hi but you were struggling with the dogs. Can I help you walk them sometime? When: Aug. 7. Where: Woodhollow Apts. #1399-0814 MORE OF YOUR SMILES You smiled, you smiled again. You stopped on your way out to say hello. I think you’re attractive, too. “Ditch the Guy.” Come back alone, same time. Culhane’s. When: Aug. 4. Where: Culhane’s, Atlantic Beach. #1398-0814 LOVE YOUR TATTOO I am guilty of eavesdropping. You have a very passionate opinion on life and have great hair, with a tattoo that reads “kindness.” Who are you, and where did you come from? Me: Girl wanting to be your friend. When: July 30.

Where: Starbucks. #1397-0814 FUTURE PAL & CONFIDANT You: sunglasses, security? Me: Grey shirt, bare feet. I shuffled past to the beach, but you were too focused on the route to notice. Next time let’s connect so we may travel down the road and back again. When: July 28. Where: PV Beach. #1395-0807 IN YOUR EYES Me: Standing behind you in Starbucks line. You turned around and looked at me. We spoke briefly; the entire time, you looked into my eyes! I felt like the LEADING Lady to your LEADING Man: beautiful movie moment. Our meeting ended with a hug. When: July 27. Where: Starbucks Town Center. #1394-0807 FRIENDLY SMILE, BLUE FATIGUES Early last Thursday about 7 a.m. You: Getting gas, probably going to NAS. Me: tall, long, dark brown hair, white sweater, jeans, in white Civic. You: In dark gray Toyota truck. We caught each other’s eye so many times. I got nervous; regretfully drove away. Still thinking about that! When: July 19. Where: Daily’s Roosevelt. #1393-0807

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defected.

Yep. Bailed, bugged out, flew the coop.

Jumped ship, took a runner. Abandon hope, all ye who enter here.

I changed my voter’s registration from Republican to Democrat.

Now understand: I don’t do stuff like this on a whim. For many years, I was registered as a Libertarian. I was one of the few cops I ever heard of back then who was. We even hosted Andre Marrou, Ron Paul’s 1988 running mate, at the house when he made a swing through Jacksonville during that campaign.

Why Libertarian? Because they stood for small government, individual choices and fair taxes. They reflected my values on most issues and were devoted to guarding my liberties.

But they shifted simply too far to the right over time, and, honestly, I became disgusted with being disenfranchised by the voting system for not belonging to one of the “Big Two.” I was tired of being shut out of primaries and local votes, and I felt that my voice was being ignored.

So I changed to the Republican Party. Home (then) of smaller government, hope for the small businessman, building the economy, support for law enforcement and individual success. Win one for The Gipper! George Bush Sr. had our backs — and our future.

But, slowly, the members of Republican Party started to lose their collective minds.

We went from George Herbert Walker Bush, statesman and leader to George “I put the Duh! in W.” After his knee-jerk reaction to 9/11, where we blamed and invaded the wrong country for the wrong reason, big tax breaks for his wealthy oil buddies and his pathetic response to one of our country’s worst natural disasters — which I observed from the shore of Lake Ponchartrain and from inside the command center in Baton Rouge (“Heck of a job, Brownie,” FEMA Michael Brown, sounded so good — unless you were with us hip-deep in the toxic muck and bodies) — I began to doubt.

But 2008 was coming, and with it Sen. John McCain. Combat vet, former POW, tough as nails and a statesman who knew that progress lay along a path of working together for the country … he was a man I could back. And I would have, but the party saddled him with Sarah Palin as a running mate, pandering to the extremists. A person whose largest government leadership role was running an entity with fewer people than the city of Jacksonville.

By experience, our own mayor was better qualified. Someone who based her claim of foreign policy knowledge on the idea that she could “see Russia” from her house. (“Look, Mom, I can see the Kremlin from here!”)

Suddenly, the mere thought that Palin could be a heartbeat from running this great country scared me profoundly.

This was a pathetic response from what was once the Grand Old Party. Pandering to the fringe, willing to ignore solid statesmanship and trade competence for reality-show quality popularity. So I closed my eyes, gritted my teeth and voted for Barack Obama.

And what has that vote gotten me?

I traded President Bush, who bailed out his banking and oil executive cronies for hundreds of millions of dollars, lining their

Again I am appalled. Even more than before, I have been abandoned as my party drifted right past conservative to fringe and beyond. If the new Republican Party has its way, my parents, who have paid into Medicare and Social Security their entire lives, are threatened with being given vouchers in return for their hard-earned dollars, which will likely be worth little more than Monopoly money.

My daughters could be forced to bear a child to term if raped. Public education would be gutted for privatizing which, remember, is another word for “run for profit.” Better we

I traded a president who, on his way out the White House door, trashed the U.S. economy to levels more consistent with 1929 than 2009, for a president who’s drawn this country back to nearly pre-crash levels, even while fighting an entire party that would have sacrificed us all to put him out of a job. already-golden parachutes with platinum and diamonds that have never been paid back, for President Obama, who bailed out the U.S. automotive industry and saved hundreds of thousands of jobs — AND got the bailout money paid back in less time than originally agreed upon.

I traded a president who, on his way out the White House door, trashed the U.S. economy to levels more consistent with 1929 than 2009, for a president who’s drawn this country back to nearly pre-crash levels, even while fighting an entire party that would have sacrificed us all to put him out of a job.

I traded the president of the financial elite for a man who is closer to the middle class than any president since Truman. I traded a president who favored his oil buddies over working folks for a president who agrees that he and the others of the elite should pay more taxes and shoulder their fair share of the tax burden — a president who’s working to restore the broad financial base of the working class.

I traded a president who invaded the wrong country for the wrong reason for a president who has done his best and extricated us from another Vietnam.

So now it’s 2012, another cycle, and what to do? I looked at the roster of possible candidates and found that my party failed me again. When the dust settled, the choice given was Romney, a candidate McCain himself considered a poorer choice than Palin in 2008.

should put education dollars into the pockets of stockholders than into the future of our children? I think not. And speaking of teachers, my wife is required by curriculum to use the words “vagina” and “uterus” in teaching fifthgraders — words that the current Republican leaders have banned from the halls of Congress.

So I have had to do the only thing left: I have now changed to being registered as a Democrat. I changed about two months ago, because my party has left me no choice. Really, I guess I didn’t defect. I’ve stayed faithful to my beliefs. I have stayed faithful to the idea that my children can have a better life than I have had, that people can succeed on their merits and talents and that everyone should carry their own weight. In reality, my party has defected to the far fringes of the political sphere.

That’s why I’m supporting President Obama. He has brought our country back from the economic brink, while building the foundation for a stronger middle class. I really hope the Republican Party has the sense to come back from the edge and address the issues that concern most Americans in their lives.

In the meantime, I believe Barack Obama will keep a strong, balanced hand on the helm to steady our course. I would love to switch back to my old party, but they have to prove they deserve my support.

Jim Crosby

Crosby, a retired Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office lieutenant, is a longtime Jacksonville resident.

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