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Jacksonville-based insurance giant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida slashes doctor reimbursement for mental health services. p. 7 The fight to “occupy” democracy begins with We the People, not We the Corporations. p. 13

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16 x EDITOR’S NOTE p. 4 NEWS Jacksonville-based insurance giant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida slashes doctor reimbursement for mental health services. p. 7 A disabled advocate leads a hunt for ADA-friendly parking in St. Augustine. p. 10 BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Jags ad campaign becomes an uncomfortable truth. Plus Nassau County’s on-again, off-again sheriff’s candidate finally bows out. p. 8 OPINION Why the fight to “occupy” democracy begins with We the People, not We the Corporations. p. 13 ON THE COVER SCARIEST PEOPLE 2011: Northeast Florida’s most terrifying public figures transformed into clippable, wearable masks! p. 16 OUR PICKS Reasons to leave the house this week. p. 23 MOVIES Reviews of “The Thing” and “The Big Year” p. 24

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Mike Ness and Social Distortion bring three decades of tattooed rock to Northeast Florida. p. 30 Singer-songwriter Candy Lee follows her bliss to Jacksonville. p. 31 ARTS Painter Sara Pedigo creates “fictional realities” from individual moments and universal truths. p. 38 THE EYE Photographic evidence from Folio Weekly’s Best Of Jax party! p. 48 NEWS OF THE WEIRD 3,000 cow nipples, baby.

It doesn’t get any better than this! p. 49 BACKPAGE Rampant pesticide fogging for mosquitoes is a truly repellent practice. p. 54 MAIL p. 5 SPORTSTALK p. 11 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 12 HAPPENINGS p. 41 DINING GUIDE p. 43 I SAW U p. 50 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 51 CLASSIFIEDS p. 52

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MUSIC Legendary hardcore punks Youth Brigadee show the kids of today how to fly DIY. p. 29 Cover Illustration by Hannah Jackson OCTOBER 25-31, 2011 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 3

Welcome to Tomorrowland

A new website calculates the cost and impact of Florida’s future growth, county by doomed county

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lorida is beautiful this time of year. You really should come for a visit.

Sure, bring some friends. And a tent, no problem. Just make yourself at home. We have plenty of pasta salad and… Oh, you did bring some friends. OK, well, the bathrooms are over there and the beer is in the cooler.

What’s that? You want separate bathroom facilities for your guests? And a private entrance

The amount of unbuilt housing in the development pipeline is enough to accommodate 100 million people — 5 times more than the state’s current population. with a guard gate? Well, I don’t know… And you want schools? Now, hang on a second, we can’t afford to pay for our own schools — Hey, waitaminute! You can’t just dig up those wetlands to make way for a road! And who told you to throw your trash in the ditch over there?

You can’t just come in here and wreck everyth— What’s that? A bill? You expect me to pay for all this??

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And .. scene!

What this vignette lacks in dramatic resonance, it makes up for in metaphorical fidelity. It is the true story of growth in Florida.

Taxpayers foot the bill for new development, whether it’s needed or not, at no small cost to existing residents. Roads and sewers don’t come cheap, and money set aside for shiny new ’burbs means declining neighborhoods get even less of the taxpayer pie.

In a place where growth is measured and gradual, that kind of Ponzi financing can work.

But in Florida’s unstoppable sprawl cycle, the price of growth and its attendant costs is unsustainable, even in the short term.

That fact was never clearer than last week, when the PriceofSprawl.com website was unveiled. The website is a project of the backers of Amendment 4, also known as Hometown Democracy, a failed attempt last year to put large development proposals to a vote of the people. The website does something that has not been done before on a comprehensive, countyby-county basis: It calculates how much growth has been approved, and what that development will cost taxpayers.

The figures would be staggering, even in flush times. In the current economic climate, they’re about as welcome as a cockroach in a tip cup.

Money is only part of the story. The site asks state residents to imagine their counties with a population that is 25 percent, 50 percent, 200 percent bigger than it is today — not because it’s some mythical possibility, but because that’s what’s already approved and on its way. The amount of unbuilt housing in the development pipeline is enough to accommodate 100 million people — 5 times more than the state’s current population. In Duval County, the cost of new roads for approved future development will reach $1.53 billion — or about $9,300 per (existing) household. In St. Johns County, the additional schools will cost the county $508 million a year, at a time when their funding situation is so dire that Superintendent of Schools Joe Joyner last week said, “Our goal is simply to survive.” In Nassau County, alreadyapproved development will increase the population a staggering 333 percent, and the cost of new roads and schools will reach almost $100 million. And in Clay County, where roads into Jacksonville are already bottlenecked daily, a population surge of 151 percent seems enough to turn Blanding and S.R. 17 into permanent, free-standing parking lots.

Even more alarming than these projections is the fact that the current Governor and legislature want nothing more than to “jumpstart” growth by slashing the few, feeble regulations Florida still has in place. Having dismantled the state Department of Community Affairs, the agency once required to approve large-scale developments, Gov. Scott is now turning his attention to decimating the agencies that oversee the state’s air quality and water resources (see “Who’s Guarding Your Water Supply?” Folio Weekly http://bit.ly/rmYpGs).

Is this representative democracy? Is this what the people of Florida truly want? It’s possible, but it certainly shows an appalling lack of foresight. Speaking of an appalling lack of foresight, here’s a map showing what Florida’s water resources will look like in 19 years:

Left Out

Great issue compiling “The Best of Jax” (Cover Story, Oct. 11)! Alas, you left (at least) one such something out: “Best Local Welcoming, Inclusive, Affirming Church Where Everyone Is Valued.”

In my humble opinion, that honor would go to Christ Church of Peace in Riverside.

Bruce H. Joffe, Ph.D. Pastor: Christ Church of Peace Jacksonville via email

Mind Games

In regard to Elizabeth Colavecchio’s mail in support of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Oct. 22 (Mail, Oct. 11), I am moved to mention that this U.S. non-profit organization was started by funding from the Eli Lilly, Wyeth, Janssenn and Solvay pharmaceutical companies.

Each of these large corporations has sold various brain-altering drugs said to treat symptoms of depressive and attention deficit hyperactive behavioral problems, since the 1980s.

Though rather than calling these disruptive habits learned behaviors, these companies, among others, have paid psychiatrists for decades to dub them instead as medical disorders, passed down through the sacred biological workings of the human body.

The AFSP’s mission is to prevent suicide, yet they clearly promote a medical model of psychiatric treatment that claims an entire generation of human beings unlike any other, should drug their bodies and do it continuously until they die, literally; often comparing the daily regimen of ingesting antipsychotic medication to that of insulin that a diabetic would take to balance their blood sugar — for the rest of their lives.

Psychiatric drugs are proven to be fiercely harmful, yet prescribed to more people now than at any other time in the world’s history (Robert Whitaker, “Anatomy of an Epidemic”).

To be humbled by the experience today of a psychiatric diagnosis and subsequent medical treatment is most disturbing. In fact, it is debilitating, and until the alternate method of therapy is mainstream, many folks will continue to be misguidedly convinced they are chronically ill, while the magic bean cocktail of SSRIs and synthetic heroin prescribed by their beloved quack take an inevitable, crippling toll on the body and mind.

Indeed, contributing funds and support may well serve the universe more advantageously if not given to a “non-profit” organization that ultimately keeps its head in the dark.

Amy Knight UNF political science student and ex-UNF psychiatric counseling patient Riverside via email

Port Whine

With Gov. Rick Scott, JaxUSA partners (formerly Cornerstone Regional Development), Urban Land Institute, new Jax Mayor Brown and the entire JAXPORT crew working hard to dredge the St. Johns River to 50-plus feet for 21 miles, in the name of attracting Panamax supertankers, has anyone thought once of the environmental impact?

As Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio try to wrestle Norfolk to get the Navy to house a Supercarrier and battle group in the same dredged St. Johns River, is there any concern for sustaining and preserving critical water

resources? Has anyone looked at the recent 2030 projections of water shortage for Northeast Florida, even without the dredge impact?

Most important, as the glinty-eyed advocates push dredging in the name of either “jobs creation” or “common defense,” is there any recognition that the same gig is being played out all along the Eastern Seaboard — Savannah, Charleston, Ft. Lauderdale? In Florida, Miami has the investment underway, while Jacksonville only has hype.

In short, the hot policy initiative to create multiple deep-water ports offers neither coordination nor common sense about the use of scarce national resources. Like the faithbased “build it, they will come” development frenzy that sunk Northeast Florida’s housing market, the current dredging dreams are an attempt to double-down on ideological plans, with no pragmatic reference to probable economic or political success.

David Wiles St. Johns County via email

You Got Rick Rolled!

Rick Scott’s new plan to gut the liberal arts programs within our state university system demands immediate action from Florida residents. It’s just the latest attack on our sorry educational system and really should be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

There have been others who thought as Scott does about liberal arts education, including Booker T. Washington, who thought that African Americans should mainly receive trade education for jobs they were better suited for in the Jim Crow South, and leave liberal arts by the wayside. Wouldn’t it be awful if the only Florida residents who could afford a liberal arts education were the rich, leaving those stranded in-state to professions dictated by the market?

It’s a sad day when a Florida resident can pay less for university in London than in the state of Florida, but this is how it is. I’m studying for a master’s degree in London because I can get a better education (and free healthcare to boot!) for less money than I would pay at the University of Florida. There are fewer students per class and the professors are better paid.

It’s time to take direct action and let the governor know how we feel about the state of things in Florida. There should be a statewide university walk out and march on Tallahassee to tell Rick Scott we’ve had enough. After all, unemployable Liberal Arts majors should have little else to do ... right, Mr. Scott?

Taryn Fivek Ponte Vedra Beach via email

Re: “Inconvenient Truths” (Editor’s Note, Oct. 11, http://bit.ly/n1lY7b) Don’t you just hate it when the media twists a politician’s words by quoting them verbatim?

Ralph Harding Orange Park via email

Your recent article on Florida’s water issues (Cover Story, Oct. 4) exemplifies a number of pressing issues that must be dealt with.

Quality: When the EPA ranks Jacksonville’s water as the 10th worst drinking water in the U.S. (with three times the legal limit of lead and arsenic — known causes of Down syndrome), and Duval County, coincidentally, has the lowest rankings in education in Florida (Florida’s already one of the lowest-ranked

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Locally Owned and Independent since 1987 states in the nation in education) — the question is: Is there a connection?!

Shortages (aquifer depletion): When our insightful governor approves sinkhole insurance rate increases of 50 percent and more to come (sinkholes being a direct result of aquifer depletion), yet does nothing to initiate water conservation measures, when the technology for eliminating 50 percent of our water consumption is on the shelf at our stores right now, the question is: What are we thinking?

Note: Atlanta has approved rainwater for drinking. This is progressive thinking.

Legislation: When our elected officials say nothing about this issue, do nothing about this issue and to the contrary, approve more egregious requests from polluting industries, while vertical-filing all requests for pollution control measures — with obvious disregard for the health and well-being of our population, the question is: Who do these people represent?

It is time for Floridians to see our state as being unique environmentally — particularly when it comes to water. Our water is limited due to geography, and population continues to increase. We must become more conservation conscious and demand better water quality, and we must elect people whose platform puts our people’s health and education first and foremost in their priorities.

This is an issue of sustainability. Not just of our watershed, but of the minds and bodies of our people. Rick Scott has shown his position and allegiance. Are we going to continue to blindly run toward oblivion and the dumbingdown of our state, and blindly serve the interests of corporate polluters’ stock returns?

Seems like a no-brainer to me. But being a no-brainer seems to be epidemic. Look who we elected.

Bob Balch St. Augustine via email

Thank you for publishing your article, “Who’s Guarding Your Water Supply?” Although the article addressed major concerns that are extremely frustrating for me, as an advocate for the environment and a nurse concerned with the quality of our water supply, it was also refreshing to know that there is acknowledgement of this issue.

I do not understand how, in 2011, those who are supposed to be representing the public are continuing to disregard our current and future well-being. Do they not know that in order to sustain human life, we need water?

Just the brain alone is composed of about 70 percent water and is required for its function (apparently they aren’t getting enough).

Without an ample supply of water, Florida’s ecosystem cannot exist, and therefore, neither can we! And it would be nice to take into consideration that the water should be drinkable, without fecal matter or fish with lesions and deformities, as previously discovered in the St. Johns River (named one of America’s Top Ten Most Endangered Rivers in 2008).

The only members representing us and the environment are “given the boot”? Those who have actually done what is right; those who have a heart and care about the outcome of this planet and its populace? I suppose that Rick Scott and his puppets will have another source of water, which only those making over six figures will be able to afford, leaving the majority of us either thirsty or dead.

Stephanie Ruccolo Proly Neptune Beach via email 6 | FOLIO WEEKLY | OCTOBER 25-31, 2011

Look Who’s Talking

The news has been full of stories about kids committing suicide due to being bullied.

Some 4,500 kids committed suicide in 2010, and 160,000 stay home every day for fear of being bullied.

Bullying is an epidemic. It is not only done by children. Many bullies grow up to be aggressive leaders and authority figures.

Children who are bullied can shrink within themselves, thinking they are worthless. Others turn to self-abuse by addiction. Others turn to suicide to and the emotional torture.

Ironically, many bullies are viewed by society as they get older as being aggressive leaders.

They go into fields where their aggressive natures are praised. They become police officers, prison guards, prosecutors, detectives, judges, bosses, political leaders, public officials, landlords, etc.

How can we as a society cry out that bullying needs to be stopped in our schools, when we continue to allow it by so many authority figures?

Bullies are psychopaths in the making. They are narcissists with inflated egos. How can we as a society cry out that bullying needs to be stopped in our schools, when we continue to allow it by so many authority figures?

Simonne Liberty Jacksonville

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Bailout 101

To the Jacksonville City Councilmembers considering Council Ordinance 2011-662: Many folks are saying they do not understand what the “Occupy Wall Street” demonstrators’ message is. I believe the ordinance introduced at the Oct. 11, 2011, council meeting can clarify the issue. JPMorgan Chase & Co. received $25 billion in TARP monies from the federal government, which they repaid plus interest in June 2009. They have continued to post incredible profits each year with $10 billion paid out to their investment bankers in January 2011 for their 2010 bonuses.

Does no one find it odd that though their profits allowed them to pay out $10 billion in bonuses just this January, they cannot afford to pay their way here in Jacksonville without help from our local government in the amount of $250,000 and a state match of $1,000,000 from the state of Florida?

This would appear to be a prime example of Corporate Welfare. The City Council had to close a deficit of $60 million (plus or minus) last month to produce a balanced budget, yet we have money to give to JPMorgan Chase?

Maybe this will help those who do not understand what all the noise is about.

Kristanna Broward Barnes Jacksonville via email

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Walter Coker

Half a Mind

Jacksonville-based insurance giant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida slashes doctor reimbursements for mental health services

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n a world where insurance companies treat Viagra as a right, mental health care still struggles for acceptance. And in Florida, the state’s largest health insurance company recently tossed mental health services into the half-off bin.

Jacksonville-based Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida offloaded management of its mental health reimbursements to a BCBS subsidiary, New Directions, in July and August of this year, leaving the doctors to negotiate new contracts with the company. Those new contracts dramatically slashed reimbursement rates for psychologists, psychiatrists and addiction therapists — by as much as 54 percent in some cases.

The move, which could force doctors to stop seeing longtime patients, has drawn the

care is cause for concern, and can be expected to cause “likely harm to mental health patients.”

In an Oct. 5 letter to the secretaries of the U.S. Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of the Treasury, the APAPO asks that Blue Cross Blue Shield be required to “correct this parity violation” if it has not made similar cuts to medical/surgical services.

According to Connie Galietti, director of the Florida Psychological Association, the recent cuts are just one indicator of the devaluation of her profession. She says the stigma of mental illness keeps many patients from complaining about disparities in health care coverage, and she fears that where Blue Cross goes, other insurers will follow. But she emphasizes the concerns are not all about

If doctors and therapists decide to only take self-pay patients and abandon Blue Cross, that will leave a whole class of patients who can’t afford to pay out of pocket, possibly facing a dangerous cessation of treatment. ire of the Florida Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association Practice Organization, which say the change violates the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. That bill, passed in that bygone bipartisan era by Senators Paul Wellstone (D-Minn.) and Pete Domenici (R-N.M.), and signed into law by Pres. George W. Bush, requires that health insurers provide the same aggregate benefits to a person seeking treatment for conditions like depression and bulimia as they would for someone with skin cancer or kidney disease. Copays for mental health care cannot be higher for those with mental illness, and insurers can place no limitations on the number of times a patient can see a doctor or check into the hospital, if there are not similar limits on non-mental health coverage.

According to the American Psychological Association Practice Organization, the recent halving of reimbursements for mental health

money. Patients see therapists and psychiatrists over the long term, which can be necessary for treatment to succeed.

“It’s different than going once a year for a physical,” she says in a telephone interview from her Tallahassee office. “When you see a mental health provider, you are establishing a relationship to help you deal with any difficulties in your life.”

If doctors and therapists decide to only take self-pay patients and abandon Blue Cross, that will leave a whole class of patients who can’t afford to pay out of pocket, possibly facing a dangerous cessation of treatment.

Asked about the reimbursement cutbacks, BCBS of Florida spokesperson Paul Kluding explained in an email that the change is being made “to be more consistent with market rates in the area.” He insisted it wasn’t a matter of health care parity, because other doctors in other specialties had their contract terms changed, too. He did not provide OCTOBER 25-31, 2011 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 7

examples by our deadline.

The issue has gotten attention beyond Florida’s borders. The Washington, D.C.based Parity Implementation Coalition, comprising 13 mental health and addiction treatment facilities including the Betty Ford Center, is appealing to CEOs of Blue Cross Blue Shield companies to rescind the decision. Jacksonville psychiatrist Dr. Michael

Pruitt has been meeting with Blue Cross Blue Shield executives on behalf of the Florida Psychiatric Society for the same purpose.

And the three federal agencies contacted by the APAPO have all agreed to investigate the matter and see if BCBS’ new policy violates parity laws.

Susan Cooper Eastman sceastman@folioweekly.com

Corrections A letter in last week’s Mail was misattributed to Nick Tarkalanov. It was written by Jeremy R. Racicot.

Pride Without Prejudice “They were just happy and proud to be there.”

— Metro nightclub owner and River City Pride sponsor Jerry Rosenberg, commenting on some of the crowd that thronged the Riverside Arts Market on Sunday, Oct. 16, for the city’s annual River City Pride Festival. The festival, which has bounced from Metropolitan Park to Jax Beach to Willowbranch Park and was even cancelled two years ago, appears to have found its stride. Pride drew about 6,000 people to RAM last year; this year it was more than 10,000.

A bouquet in the Oct. 11 issue to Osprey Radio misidentified Michael Radcliff as station director. Radcliff is the music director. Andrew Landis is the station manager.

Less Is More Mike Weinstein received just 16 donations from Tallahassee special interests in the last campaign finance reporting cycle — the fewest donations for any local incumbent, and a decent reason for ordinary voters to consider supporting him.

Going, Going …

“Go Time” — The Jacksonville Jaguars’ slogan for the 2011 season — a phrase that’s starting to seem less and less fortuitous, given the expected future for head coach Jack Del Rio.

Bros Before Shmoes The brothers Leeper seem determined to hold every elected office in Fernandina Beach and Nassau County. Danny Leeper was the city’s fire chief, and is currently a Nassau County Commissioner. His brother Bill, a lieutenant with the Florida Highway Patrol, was previously the mayor of Fernandina Beach, and is now is running to succeed Sheriff Tommy Seagraves.

So far, he’s got one very important endorsement — the outgoing sheriff himself, who said last year he wasn’t running, then jumped back into the race in August, and recently stepped aside again.

Animal Collective 751,942 — Number of visitors to the Jacksonville Zoo between October 2010 and September 2011. The figure broke all previous attendance records held since the zoo opened with one red deer fawn in 1914. One of the big crowd draws was the animatronic Dino Alive, which ironically featured mechanical re-enactors of dinosaurs, rather than real animals.

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Scarecrow Festival, Simple Gestures, St. Augustine, October 15

Brickbats to state Sen. John Thrasher for not bothering to make his representation of St. Augustine seem even remotely legit. Thrasher, who nominally moved to the Oldest City in order to run for a vacant senate seat, received just a single donation from a St. Augustine address, out of the $123,126 he’s raised for his re-election bid. The bulk of the money came from out-of-district special interests, most in Tallahassee. Thrasher, as has previously been reported, continues to spend most of his time not in his St. Augustine condo, but in his longtime Clay County house.

Bouquets to the Chartrand Foundation for using its considerable resources to help Jacksonville’s young people grow holistically. The Foundation recently granted $300,000 to a program for K-5 girls in trouble at school by helping them better understand what triggers bad behavior.

The goal of Girl Matters: It’s Elementary! is to reduce school suspensions and expulsions. Instead of just reacting to crisis,the program teaches girls strategies to better manage their emotional lives.

Brickbats to state Rep. Lake Ray for willfully missing the point of a recent critical Folio Weekly editorial (http://bit.ly/o9c0W8). Two weeks ago, Ray, a Jacksonville Waterways Commission member, offered to resign the post because of the editorial, asking fellow commission members, “given that particular type of scrutiny, ‘is it worth having a member of the Legislature as a present member of this body?’ ” Ray’s role as a legislator is not, and has never been, a problem. It’s the fact that he’s the head of the First Coast Manufacturers Association, a polluters lobby — a fact he failed to disclose when speaking before the Waterways Commission in support of Georgia-Pacific’s proposed pollution pipeline. Ray again failed to mention his affiliation with the manufacturers association — which represents G-P — when he spoke out in favor of the pipeline, at a meeting of the City Council’s Transportation, Energy and Utilities Committee last week.

NewsBuzz I Will Survive Christina Crawford, adopted daughter of actress and legendary bitch Joan Crawford, wrote a memoir in 1981 that exposed the actress as an abuser and alcoholic — a book that’s credited with starting the “tell-all” genre.

Crawford appears in a multimedia show about survival, “Surviving Mommie Dearest,” on Oct. 25, at Five Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $35.

Survivingmommydearest.com

Stick Figure “I’ve actually gotten probably more compliments about it than any of the service I’ve actually done at the hotel, which is an interesting comment.”

— Hotel desk supervisor Sean May, 26, who was fired from the Casa Monica hotel in St. Augustine for wearing an American flag stick pin. According to the hotel, wearing buttons, badges, pins or insignias violates company policy, although May said he’d worn the pin for the past two years. The New York Daily News said that “angry locals were calling for a boycott of the hotel” last week. (For what it’s worth, the hotel is topped by an American flag on a towering pole — which itself violated the city’s height limits when it was constructed without permission a decade ago.)

Reel Success “It’s kismet.”

— Film buff Tim Massett, commenting in The Florida Times-Union on the successful crowd-sourced fundraising effort to pay for renovations to Five Points Theatre. Massett and his wife Shana DavidMassett raised $102,450 through 194 online donations and some loans. Massett plans to screen first-run movies and independent films in the new digs by Dec. 1, as Sun-Ray Cinema at 5 Points Theatre, and he certainly has the celluloid chops to make it happen. He previously showed experimental and indie films at a performance space in Brooklyn called The Pit, ran the San Marco Theatre and was the original programming force behind the Jacksonville Film Festival.

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Walter Coker

What’s Your Handicap?

A disabled advocate leads a hunt for ADA-friendly parking in St. Augustine

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errill Roland gives the directions. After 32 years trudging around St. Augustine’s streets — as tour guide, as street performer — he knows every nook, side street and parking lot.

Today, we’re on a search for handicapped parking spaces, with a manual wheelchair stowed in the back seat of my 2004 Ford Focus. In a city designed for pedestrians in the late 16th century, disabled access is clearly an afterthought. But Merrill Roland, who is himself disabled (he wears a prosthetic leg), believes the bigger obstacle to mobility is the lack of designated parking spaces, signage and curb cuts for wheelchairs.

Roland, a well-known city gadfly with a penchant for drama, notes that there is not a single designated handicapped space around the city’s Plaza de la Constitución or along its bayfront, even though both areas have reserved spaces for taxis, tourist trolleys, delivery trucks and horse-drawn carriages. Even in the city’s public parking lots, handicapped spaces are frequently hard to find. (The blue paint marking one space near City Hall is so worn, it’s hard to tell if it predates the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and might be swabbed with blue striping for some other reason.)

“I can’t believe in this time and day … ,” Roland marvels.

The issue of accessibility in St. Augustine isn’t just one person’s lament. It was the subject of a three-year lawsuit brought by Access Florida and three disabled men (including Roland) in reaction to the city’s noncompliance with federal ADA requirements. The city settled the suit in April 2007 by promising to spend $650,000 in five years upgrading access, including providing handicap-accessible curb cuts “to the maximum extent feasible.”

So far, the city has spent $457,000, with one more year to reach compliance in April 2012. But one of the lawyers who represented the ADA plaintiffs says the city still has serious compliance issues. Miami attorney Charles Ferguson says he will be sending the city of St. Augustine a notice of violation soon.

He didn’t want to comment further without reviewing the procedure for notification in the settlement, but he did say that eight downtown streets lack proper curb cuts at intersections.

Back in the Ford Focus, Roland homes in on the unpaved Tolomato Lot off Orange Street, muddy from days of rain. “There used to be a handicapped space back here,” Roland says, pointing toward the back of the lot.

There is indeed a dirt space marked with a handicapped sign, but if there’s an old concrete slab buried beneath the dirt, it would require an archeological dig to uncover.

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St. Augstine gadfly Merrill Roland says the city is stuck in history when it comes to handicap accessibility.

requires the upper body strength of a gymnast.

Not only that, but muddy ruts in front of the space and large puddles block the way out.

After sticking in and lunging forward across the mud, I reach the driveway ramp to Spanish Street. From my wheelchair perspective, it looks like something designed for a skateboard.

The drop between the driveway and the street is steep and impossible to cross. Coming or going, the concrete gap between the exit and the street is enough to topple me face-first, or knock me backwards.

To be fair, the Tolomato lot also features two

about ADA compliance began after he met Robert Jones. A paraplegic who’d retired to St. Augustine, Jones found the crumbling city streets nearly impassible in a wheelchair.

He died before the lawsuit he and another handicapped man (also deceased) filed was settled, but Roland continues the fight they began together — sometimes vocally — and never misses an opportunity to raise the issue.

On Oct. 5, Roland called into the WJCT radio show “First Coast Connect” when guest St. Augustine Mayor Joe Boles was speaking about the city’s planned Civil Rights museum. Roland

doesn’t currently require it. That may change soon, however. Public Works Director Martha Graham says pending revisions to ADA law would require that cities designate at least one handicapped space per block, or four in a square-block area.

“Right now we are compliant,” says Graham, though she acknowledges, “We do have room to grow.”

Roland says there are simple ways the city could make life easier for disabled visitors, such as providing a map of handicapped parking at St. Augustine Visitor’s Center — something

There is not a single designated handicapped space around the city’s Plaza de la Constitución or along its bayfront, even though both areas have reserved spaces for taxis, tourist trolleys, delivery trucks and horse-drawn carriages. smooth concrete pads with the handicapped wheelchair symbol prominently displayed at the entrance, but that’s a local Eagle Scout’s project, not the city’s.

Roland got along fine when he moved to here in 1987, when he was 34 years old. His own disability (a deformed leg caused by the Thalidomide his mother was prescribed for morning sickness when pregnant) appears mild; he’s able to ride a motorcycle and limps now only when he’s tired. Though he’s experienced discrimination, including being placed in kindergarten with mentally retarded children despite his intelligence, and struggling as a teen to find employment, his concerns

complimented the city on its commitment to Civil Rights, but observed it continues to violate the rights of the disabled.

Boles could hardly contain his disdain.

“That’s Merrill Roland,” he told host Melissa Ross dismissively. “He’s a local guy that comes up front all the time [at City Commission meetings]. We appreciate his willingness to listen to WJCT and calling in … But let me assure you, we have everything there is, and he is the only one who complains.”

Boles did not address the core of Roland’s complaint, however — that the city still has no handicapped parking around the Plaza de la Constitución or along the Bayfront; the ADA

the city was required to do within 90 days of the settlement agreement, but has yet to accomplish. The city also doesn’t let disabled tourists know that anyone with a handicapped card can park anywhere for free. Roland says that information could be added to the map.

But Mayor Boles says improving accessibility is not a priority for him or the city.

“We have [handicapped spaces] everywhere and people are pretty good about finding them,” he told Folio Weekly. “And other than Merrill, certainly no one is coming before the commission and saying they want more.”

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hen Will Muschamp was hired as the University of Florida football coach, and Notre Dame and New England Patriots alum Charlie Weis hired as offensive coordinator, Gator fans exulted. Finally, a coaching staff worthy of the name! No longer do we have to deal with Urban Meyer’s played-out spread formation. Finally, UF will be able to compete again, even without Tebow, against the ’Bamas and LSUs of the world.

That was the assumption coming into the season, how it looked on paper. And, oh my, don’t things always look fine on paper?

On paper, the Jags were contenders for the AFC South title this year. On paper, Barack Obama brought us hope and change, balanced the budget and made sense of the wars against drugs and Central Asia that have bankrupted the country. On paper, we can afford it all — even if we have to buy it on plastic.

On paper? Fiction. On the field, down in

because the state can’t afford real-deal leather pigskins. Hard to forward pass them thar coal chunks! But a win’s a win, nonetheless.

Then came the losses, tumbling forth like progeny from a female dog’s litter. ’Bama by four touchdowns, in a game so ugly and lopsided that I was too faded by the end of the third quarter to recall why the Gators lost. Perhaps there were just too many reasons to keep them all straight.

The sorry-ass quarterbacking, or maybe said sorry quarterback having his leg mangled like it was a USPS package, or maybe they were just outplayed and outcoached — figuring out why the Gators lost is like figuring out why your ugly, fat, halitosis-plagued imbecile of a cousin hasn’t managed to get married.

LSU was next; politely, they only won by 30. Of course, by the fourth quarter of that debacle, the winners of the LSU “Player For a Day” contest had already replaced the starters.

And against an undermanned Auburn team

Figuring out why the Gators lost is like figuring out why your ugly, fat cousin hasn’t managed to get married.

Gainesville and throughout the rest of the Southeastern Conference? Reality. And the reality for the Gators, right now, through Will Muschamp’s unlucky first seven games, is akin to the reality faced by a 72-year-old man with a three-pack-a-day habit, or by those unlucky Eurotrash holding currency that’ll be worthless

by Christmas. The reality is terminal.

Let’s start with the positives the Gators accomplished this year, positives which constituted the false hope of a four-game winning streak. How mighty those Fighting Gators looked in those first two weeks, when they vanquished powerhouses like Florida Atlantic and Alabama Birmingham. Never mind that those opponents garnered a fat payday for coming into GNV and doing the J-O-B. What matters is that the Gators WON! And as the kind of frontrunning jackasses who move to Florida and buy a tract home in a drained swamp at the crest of the most predictable bubble since Holland’s love affair with tulips, we love winners. That’s why we meet so many Detroit Lions fans these days!

Things got a bit tougher when the Gators stopped playing schools that offered majors in TV/VCR repair and mani/pedi technologies.

The 10-point defeat of Tennessee might have impressed those unaware that Tennessee had yet to actually play and beat anyone either.

Kentucky, meanwhile, is a perennial doormat, owing to the fact that even in high schools up there, they actually use blocks of coal as balls

— a squad in a rebuilding year — the Gators provided a real nailbiter. They only lost by 11.

What’s next for this overrated, underperforming pack of slackers? Five more games.

The Gators need six total wins to be bowleligible, so if they can get to 6-6, they’ll have a “post-season,” albeit the crappiest post-season since Reagan was president and the Gators themselves were barred from post-season play.

The game against Georgia is this Saturday, but no one with living brain cells gives this team a chance to even cover the spread against the Dawgs. South Carolina and Florida State are down the line for this team — I just don’t see wins in either case. Even though the ’Cocks lost their best runner, there’s too much talent at other positions for that to matter. And FSU, as spotty as they’ve been, can still destroy this Gator squad.

So from where will the wins come?

November home games against Vanderbilt and Furman will do the trick. Vandy may be a bit tough, but Furman should be a shoo-in, as they are for every BCS squad that schedules them.

Here’s your silver lining. The Gators may hit .500 this year, and if so, will hit some low-level bowl.

But that’s about it. And that’s just pitiful.

AG Gancarski themail@folioweekly.com

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ro tip! Did you know there was a federal law passed this year specifically prohibiting certain “sexy” Halloween costumes? (Pro tip!

This is absolutely not true — but tell everyone it is … you’ll understand why in a bit.) Thanks to recent “Anti-Halloween Annoyance” legislation passed by Congress, women will no longer be allowed to dress up in any of the following annoying Halloween costumes: Sexy French Maid. Sexy Cheerleader. Sexy School Girl. Sexy Native American. Sexy Kitten. Sexy Bee. Sexy Ladybug. Sexy Pirate.

Sexy Cavegirl. Sexy Policewoman. Sexy Disney Princess (any and all). Sexy Witch. Sexy Red Riding Hood. Sexy Power Ranger. Sexy Olive Oyl. Sexy Strawberry Shortcake. Sexy Eskimo.

Sexy Prisoner. Sexy Angel. Sexy Devil. Sexy Angel/Devil Hybrid. Sexy Fairy. Sexy Captain America. Sexy Clown (there is absolutely nothing sexy about that by the way). Sexy Skunk. Sexy Hippie (again, nothing sexy about that). Sexy Robot. Sexy Statue of Liberty. Sexy Sherlock Holmes. Sexy Hillbilly (this goes triple for guys!!).

Anyway, you can read the complete list of costume restrictions at www. sexyhalloweenrestrictions.gov. (Pro tip! Not really … but annoying people don’t have to know that!)

HOWEVER! I’m happy to report that NONE of the I Love Television™ brand of Halloweeny Costumes™ are on the government’s restricted list. Here are just a few I’m sure you’ve seen referenced in my column: Sexy Angry Donkey! The boys will get a “kick” out of your delightfully whimsical and sexy “Angry Donkey” costume. Besides the donkey mask and accompanying donkey bustier, you’ll also receive pneumatic legs — which when activated by a man’s pinch, will… KAPOW!!! Kick the offending douchebag into the next century. ONLY $159.99!

Sexy Diaper Gravy! The term “diaper gravy” is a beloved I Love Television™ staple — as well as the perfect sexy Halloween costume! You’ll be every man’s fantasy as you cruise the party dressed in a giant, sopping adult diaper filled with liquid excrement. (Sexy Colostomy Bag not included.) ONLY $89.99!

Sexy TV Characters! Why dress up like a sexy zombie from “The Walking Dead” when you can be Sexy Rock Dripping with Zombie Brains? (Only $79.99!) You like “Breaking Bad,” right? Then may I interest you in Sexy Gus with Half His Face Blown Off? Comes complete with a tie you can straighten. (Only $59.99!) Or how about Sexy “American Horror Story” Girl who has Down Syndrome? (Don’t worry, it’s very respectful. Only $49.99!)

Sexy Humpy™! If you’re looking for the No. 1 sexy-sexy costume for Halloween, look no further! Now you can dress up as “Sexy Wm.™ Steven Humphrey™,” America’s most beloved and trusted television columnist! This oneof-a-kind costume is made out of my actual skin — which I’ve spent years exfoliating and keeping in a jar next to my toilet. But what you’ll love are the tiny details: My trademarked whoopty-whoo curl on top of my head, trained to hide early onset male pattern

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baldness. Totino’s Pizza Roll crumbs dotting the slightly sagging man boobs. A perfectly shaped foam replica of my honey-baked ham (voted “a model of structural perfection by the engineering department at MIT”). OH! And Velcro pants for easy access to genitalia. Only $199.99—and don’t delay! It’s sure to make next year’s “government restricted” list! (Pro tip: Wink! Wink!)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 10:00 G4 BOMB PATROL: AFGHANISTAN Debut! Soldiers train to disable bombs in war-torn Afghanistan. (Pro tip: Always cut the red wire first.

WAIT! No! The green one! … Wait … !)

10:00 IFC ONION NEWS NETWORK When hikers go missing in the mountains, the ONN team sends out their best (autistic) reporter.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 10:00 ABC REVENGE When the Greyson family’s top security officer betrays them, they swear … REVENGE!!

10:00 FX AMERICAN HORROR STORY Two previous (murdered) residents offer the family some decorating advice. Let me guess … does this involve blood-smeared walls?

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 8:00 NBC COMMUNITY Yikes! Someone in the group is a murderous sociopath! (I guess this isn’t much of a surprise.)

10:00 MTV BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD Debut! The classic MTV toon returns with new episodes. Tonight: Butt-head catches Beavis crying — and cruel hilarity ensues.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 8:00 NBC CHUCK Season premiere! Chuck starts his own spy-forhire business and competes with Mark Hamill?

HE LOSES! 9:00 NBC GRIMM Debut! A detective tracks fairy-tale monsters.

Seriously?? With my tax dollars??

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 9:00 SYFY ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE—Movie (2011) The bad news? There’s a zombie apocalypse. The good news? Ving Rhames is gonna bash some mothereffin’ zombie skulls in!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:30 FOX ALLEN GREGORY Debut! A brilliant, wealthy 7-year-old (voiced by Jonah Hill) experiences daily wedgies courtesy of the public school system.

9:00 AMC THE WALKING DEAD Shane is trapped by high school zombies. (Let’s hope the football team isn’t wearing helmets!)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 8:00 FOX TERRA NOVA Josh decides to dress up like a chicken leg for Halloween. Bon appétit, dinosaurs!

10:00 NBC ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS Debut! A new newsmagazine featuring Brian Williams and the most terrible title in recent memory.

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Opinion Occupy Democracy

The fight to reclaim control of our country begins with We the People, not We the Corporations “It’s coming from the feel That this ain’t exactly real, Or it’s real, but it ain’t exactly there …

Democracy is coming to the U.S.A.” — Leonard Cohen, “Democracy” To the U.S.A.? No, Cohen’s got it all wrong.

As our leaders loudly preach, democracy is something that we export to the rest of the world — to certain monarchies and autocratic regimes that rule Arab nations, for example.

And it’s understandable though regrettable, they tell us, that there would be eruptions of pent-up anger at aloof upper classes in India, Greece, Spain and Israel.

But a genuinely populist uprising to bring democracy, both economic and political, to the U.S.A.? No way! Yet, there it is: the sassy, brassy and savvy Occupy Wall Street movement, rapidly spreading to every ZIP code.

It is real. Yes, it’s youth-driven, broadbased, determinedly democratic and deeply grounded in the most basic of American values of economic fairness, social justice and equal opportunity for all. It’s not about left/right ideologies, but top/down realities. It’s focused directly on the narcissistic greed of today’s financial and corporate elites and on their gross corruption of our political system by a flood of money from corporations that now masquerade as persons.

Is it exactly there? No, not by a long shot; but it has a shot. The spunk, motivation, idealism, creativity and passion of these young people are genuine, not the product of partisan consultants, think tanks, rich funders or large organizations. So the movement’s direct street action is turning out to be the spark that millions of disgusted grassroots people have needed to stop moaning and start acting, which is why Occupy Chicago, Occupy McAllen, and hundreds of other Occupys have sprung up spontaneously across the country within three weeks of the Wall Street initiative.

These people are on target and on the move.

If you doubt it, note the edgy tone of Mitt Romney, who recently expressed alarm about the rising rabble who’re daring to confront the corporate order: “I think it’s dangerous, this class warfare.”

This was hardly the first plutocratic pronouncement by Romney, a dedicated warrior for the corporate class. In August, the well-heeled seeker of the GOP presidential nod, dressed in preppie-casual togs, hopped atop a hay bale at the Iowa State Fair. He looked as natural as a goose in a tuxedo. But then, after a somewhat testy exchange with fairgoers who had challenged him to end corporate tax breaks rather than cut benefits for people, Romney blurted out one of the stranger tenets of right-wing theology.

“Corporations are people, my friend,” Romney said, with a little condescending chuckle.

Actually, corporations are nothing but pieces of paper issued by state governments.

Nonetheless, the rising supremacy of America’s corporate plutocracy is based on courts and politicians having blind faith in the legitimacy of the corporations-are-people idolatry. It is not, however, something that its disciples wish to take to the people as an election issue,

because, well, because it’s pure poppycock, and it would be resoundingly rejected if it were ever put to a direct vote. So, let us praise this chucklehead for inadvertently injecting the right-wing fiction of corporate personhood directly into the 2012 presidential election.

The good news is that across the country, the overwhelming majority of people (i.e., us living, breathing humans) despise the antidemocratic domination of our elections and, therefore, of our government, economy, media and environment by a relatively few selfaggrandizing corporate behemoths. This public anger has intensified since the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v FEC.

Corporations are people? Who came up with that?

Sam Alito, Anthony Kennedy, John Roberts, Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas. On Jan. 21, 2010, these five Supreme Court justices defied the Constitution, common sense, the expressed will of the American people and nature itself to distort hundreds of years of judicial precedent in the case Citizens United v FEC. These five decreed that — shazam! — artificial, lifeless corporate entities are entitled to the First Amendment rights of people, and are endowed with more electioneering rights than us real-life persons, enabling them to buy public officials and intimidate others by dumping unlimited sums of corporate cash into our elections. In one abrupt blow, these five men reversed more than a century of campaign-finance law and more than 200 years of broad public agreement that corporate interests should be subjugated to the public interest. Talk about your judicial activism!

Now, not only can the living, breathing executives of corporations continue dumping millions of their own dollars into elections — money that totaled more than a billion dollars in the 2008 election cycle — but henceforth, the trillions of dollars held by the corporate entities themselves can also be poured into electioneering ads and other forms of speech.

All big-money corporations, from Wall Street to Walmart, now have permission to open the spigots of their vast corporate treasuries and funnel unlimited sums of cash into campaigns to elect or defeat candidates of their choice for any and every office in the land.

Rather than merely influencing our elected federal, state and even local legislators with direct campaign donations from company executives, corporations can now utilize their often billion dollar-plus corporate treasuries to intimidate the people elected to serve all of the people. Big Insurance, Big Oil, Big Pharma, Big Box Store, Big Banking, Big Whatever have suddenly been armed with the unlimited, devastating spending power of their practically bottomless corporate treasuries. Their lobbyists can bluntly say to a lawmaker, governor, mayor or other official, “After you support this little bitty tax break for us, we will spend a million bucks to re-elect you. If you don’t, we’ll spend the same amount to see you defeated.”

Ironically, Citizens United v FEC. has united America’s citizenry in broad, deep and vehement opposition to the absurd notion that

“If corporations are people,” asked a letter writer to The New York Times, “can I marry one? Is General Electric single?” Or this one: “A corporation is not a person until Texas executes one.” a corporation is entitled to inclusion as one of us, as in We the People. In poll after poll, huge majorities consistently scream against the ruling and demand strong action against it. A Hart Research survey in January 2011 — a year after the Court’s edict was issued — found that public opposition remained fervent, with 87 percent of Democrats, 82 percent of Independents, and 68 percent of Republicans favoring passage of a constitutional amendment to overturn the ruling and to make clear that corporations do not have the same rights as people.

Supreme Court cases and arcane matters of campaign finance don’t usually move the needle of public awareness from “Huh?” to “Hot damn!” But the perversion of our politics and government by deep-pocket corporations has been like sticking the public’s tongue in an electric socket. People are energized by it, and they’ve turned such terms as Citizens

United, the Roberts Court, the Koch Brothers, SuperPACs and corporate personhood into curse words. The issue has even become a comic punch line: “If corporations are people,” asked a letter writer to The New York Times, “can I marry one? Is General Electric single?”

And here’s one from my state: “A corporation is not a person until Texas executes one.”

Waiting for the Powers That Be In response to such strong public outrage, our elected stalwarts in Washington have risen up and responded decisively — by doing exactly nothing.

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for a while — but then they just let it go, slinking quietly away from the issue. (Importantly, a feisty Progressive Caucus in Congress continues to push the issue aggressively.)

The new Tea Party Republicans, who had barged into the Congressional club with thundering claims that they’d come to “take our country back” and “restore power to the people,” have been conspicuously silent on this most fundamental issue of the people’s power.

Instead, they’ve slipped comfortably into it, with not a peep of protest over the fact that five unelected government officials have dictated that Big Money is a person with political rights to buy our government.

Now comes 2012, and Tea Partiers, Republicans and corporate Democrats alike can be seen scurrying around like hungercrazed squirrels in a frenetic grab-fest for the tens of millions of dollars — even hundreds of millions — that Mitt’s people are gleefully throwing around.

The money dump is well underway, and it’s massive. The tip of this destructive iceberg is a legalistic gimmick known as the SuperPAC. Authorized by Citizens United, these are super-sized, super-energized, political action committees. Unlike the regulated PACs of yesteryear, SuperPACs can — and will — invest tens of millions of dollars right out of corporate coffers — as well as from unions and individuals, but corporations are the monster players — and put the whole load directly into ads and other efforts to elect or defeat any candidates they choose.

How big of a load? Just one of these money monsters, Karl Rove’s American Crossroads, raised a whopping $28 million from corporate interests to elect Republicans in last year’s elections. But that’s a mere trickle compared 2011 to the tsunami now headed our way: Rove’s Crossroads PAC is presently amassing a democracy-shattering $240 million for 2012.

Every major presidential candidate has at least one of these things sacking up and spending money specifically on their behalf.

Rick Perry, for example, has six of them.

Technically, SuperPACs are independent entities that must not coordinate their spending with the candidates they’re supporting. This legal prohibition against coordination is absolute. And it’s absolutely a farce and a fraud.

Perry’s top SuperPAC, modestly named

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Make Us Great Again, intends to put $55 million behind the Texan’s effort to win the GOP presidential nomination. It was created and is headed by Mike Toomey, who was a top corporate lobbyist in Texas before sliding over in 2002 to be Perry’s gubernatorial chief of staff. In 2004, Toomey slid back into lobbying, using his tight ties to Perry to become Austin’s pre-eminent corporate influence-peddler and a fundraiser for the governor.

This year, Toomey helped Perry set up his presidential campaign, serving as both advisor and fundraiser. Now he runs the Make Us Great Again outfit, insisting that it’s entirely separate from Perry’s campaign. Helloooo! The PAC and the campaign don’t have to coordinate, because both are embodied in Toomey.

It’s up to us. We are it.

Do politicians think that people can’t see their cynical and deliberate scamming of our democratic process? If so, they might peek at some of the letters, emails and Facebook messages I get practically every day. Not only do folks see it clearly, they’re looking to join in some serious butt-kicking: • “CEOs represent a clear and present danger to the overall well-being and security of our country. Big money has plucked our eagle.”

— Larry • “We need to get under one umbrella. How can we do it? I’m so angry at the state of things.

Still, I’m trying to stay positive.”

— Melody • “I like the idea of petitioning to reverse the Citizens United decision. I would be pleased to help with the petition in Kansas if it gets going, or to start one. Where does one begin?”

— Robert • “The most effective campaign to launch is to get every org to focus lobbying, dollars and message on the one issue: End corporate influence and power.”

— Christine This is not just another issue. It is central to practically every one of our issues, for it amounts to surrendering our democratic authority to, in Jefferson’s words, “the aristocracy of our moneyed corporations.”

The Court and the political elites have forced you and me into another of those whenin-the-course-of-human-events moments that Jefferson wrote about in the Declaration of Independence. This is a time when ordinary

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Just say yes.

The Powers That Be want us to believe that this effort is hopeless, that we can’t really undo the legal scaffolding of artificial personhood that the corporados have erected over us fleshand-blood citizens. Rather than attempting to deconstruct the Brave New America, they tell us, we should be satisfied with softening its rougher edges with things like campaign finance reporting requirements.

Now there’s a rallying cry for an angry public: “Give us campaign finance reporting regulations or give us death!”

How insulting to say that Americans today are too small to achieve big democratic results.

And how erroneous. As a friend of mine notes, those who say it can’t be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

Here’s a partial menu of actions that are underway or that you could start right where you live: 1. Amend. Two major coalitions are aggressively organizing grassroots power from coast to coast to demand and pass a constitutional amendment to prohibit corporations from buying our elections. Yes, this is a difficult and lengthy process, but as an old Spanish dicho puts it, “Big maladies require big remedies.” The people have passed amendments before and we can again, especially for a cause that starts with such broad and passionate public support.

2. FreeSpeechForPeople.org proposes a straightforward amendment to repeal the Supremes’ infamous Citizens United ruling.

The coalition’s battle cry is: Citizens United against Citizens United. MoveToAmend.org proposes a broader amendment to declare that only human beings, not corporations, are persons with constitutional rights.

Both coalitions have grassroots organizers, do-it-yourself toolkits for raising the issue locally and getting others involved, petitions to be circulated and sent to public officials, videos and other graphic materials for getting people informed, sample resolutions for local and state officials to pass, ways to connect people to each other and to the national movement, and a wealth of other organizing ideas and resources.

3. Uncover. One of the little-noticed and unfulfilled promises included in the Court’s Citizens United ruling is that corporations should at least have to disclose to shareholders and the public how much political money they spend on whom. Congressional Republicans, however, have blocked proposals to implement this minimalist democratic gesture and, so far, Pres. Obama has not issued administrative rules to shine even a little sunlight on secret electioneering by corporations.

But you don’t have to wait on Washington.

Citizens groups in Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin and Colorado have pushed disclosure requirements into law and at least nine federal courts have ruled that these requirements pass constitutional muster.

Groups in Los Angeles, Fort Wayne and Chicago, in New Mexico, Connecticut and elsewhere are pushing conflict-of-interest laws to ban or restrict campaign donations by corporations that seek government contracts.

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Using both inside tips and the occasional leak of secret corporate donations, they’re publishing the information á la wikileaks and holding protests at corporate offices to expose publicity-shy executives who are funneling shareholder funds into elections.

4. Impeach. At least two of the corporatecoddling Supremes — Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas — had undisclosed ties to the Koch brothers and other secretive corporate plutocrats at the time the Court was considering the Citizens United case. Two national organizations have extensive information about the justices’ blatant disregard for basic ethics and are collecting petitions to hold them accountable. CommonCause.org seeks a Justice Department investigation of the two and proposes that Supreme Court members be subjected to the Judicial Code of Conduct that applies to all other federal judges. RootsAction. org goes farther, calling for impeachment proceedings against Thomas for accepting gifts from participants in cases before him and for filing false financial reports.

5. Connect. It’s not all bad news in Washington.

Many members of Congress are pushing national policies to end or at least curtail the corrupting power of corporate political cash.

It’s important to have an inside-outside strategy on these policies, linking grassroots strength (ideas, courage, energy and numbers) to those fighting inside for real reform. One of the best points of connection is the Progressive Caucus, co-chaired by Reps. Keith Ellison of Minneapolis and Raul Grijalva of Tucson. Find them at cpc.grijalva.house.gov/ 6. Confront. The time to get the attention of Congress critters is now, when they’re running for office. Every candidate — incumbent, challenger, Republican, Tea Partier, Democrat, et al — should be confronted politely but insistently on the corporate money issues: Citizens United, corporate personhood, public campaign funding, etc. Make appointments, attend their campaign events and town hall sessions, send queries and disseminate their responses as broadly as possible, even if all you get from them is gibberish.

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Likewise, get information and inspiration from the Program on Corporations, Law and Democracy (poclad.org) and ReclaimDemocracy.org about local communities that are restricting or outright rejecting the fiction of corporate personhood.

From such small towns as Arcata, Calif., to cities like Pittsburgh, people are uniting to prohibit assertions of a corporate right to run over them. As Pittsburgh city councilmember Doug Shields said of a successful effort last November to ban natural gas fracking in his city, “It’s about our authority as a community to decide, not corporations deciding for us.”

8. Enjoy. Whatever you do, think fun: How could this be more humorous, more lively, more entertaining, more welcoming, more engaging and, therefore, more effective? As much as possible, turn your meetings, work sessions and events into parties with a little food and drink, music, videos, cartoons, puppets, skits, stunts, contests, stories and whatever else the group can think of.

Whether it’s the Arab Spring or the American Autumn, democratic progress doesn’t come on the winds of history, but on the shoulders of a determined people. Occupy Wall Street offers millions of strong shoulders with which to shove corporate money out of our politics and make “people power” more than an empty slogan. While the Constitution says “We the People,” not We the Corporations, the people themselves must make that distinction real.

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William Morris III

There was a time when we thought there was nothing scarier than The Florida Times-Union.

You know, back in the fat years, when developers bankrolled full-page ads, when the paper’s right-wing editorials were in ascendancy, when the paper’s former publisher was the puppeteer behind every election and civic initiative, when the Sunday edition still made a thwack as it hit your doorstep. But that Times-Union no longer exists. Indeed, the paper itself seems headed for extinction, thanks in no small part to the head vampire in charge, Billy Morris. The CEO of Augusta-based Morris Communications, which owns the Times-Union and the St. Augustine Record, along with a bunch of other small-town papers, Morris has helmed the privately held company since 1966. He was in charge during the delusional acquisition glut in the ’80s and ’90s, when the company took control of 13 daily newspapers, 33 radio stations, a billboard advertising company and hundreds of travel and tourism and specialty magazines. He was in charge when the company was forced to file for bankruptcy protection last year. And since then, he’s demanded nothing short of a total newsroom bloodletting, with round after round of punishing layoffs. Rather than give readers reason to pick up his product, Morris is gutting the newsroom to such a degree that even loyal employees can’t contain their bile.

For years, Morris’ conservative bent and autocratic management style meant that Jacksonville had a poor daily paper. Today, as he cuts costs by surgically removing the T-U’s heart and eating it, we can envision a future when Jacksonville has no daily paper. And that is truly scary. october 25-31, 2011 | folio weekly | 17

Pastor Mac Brunson

As head of downtown Jacksonville’s landmark megachurch First Baptist Church, Brunson already wields some scary influence. This is a church, after all, whose pews are stocked with elected officials and media types, and whose previous leaders have made headlines for baiting Muslims (calling the Prophet Mohammed a “demon-possessed pedophile”) and offering political endorsements based on which candidate was the “real Christian.” But Senior Pastor Brunson has led the church into a terrifying new era, where dissent is not only prohibited but punished in Byzantine ways. After a disgruntled longtime parishioner began criticizing Brunson’s management from the anonymity of a blog, Brunson had a member of his security detail — who was, handily, also a detective with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office — open an investigation into the mystery blogger. Though the 18 | folio weekly | october 25-31, 2011

officer could uncover no wrongdoing, much less substantiate Brunson’s claim that the blogger posed a “threat,” the cop outed the blogger’s identity to church officials anyway. Brunson in turn sent him a trespass warning and banned him from ever attending the church again.

Brunson’s Big Brother tendencies revealed themselves again two days before the November election, when he invited church member and mayoral candidate Mike Hogan to kneel at the front of the packed auditorium while he lay hands on him and prayed for “godly leadership.” He also reminded his 28,000-member flock to be “good citizens” and “go and vote” (watch it here: http://bit.ly/nhS77L). In this case, it appears, God’s will and Mac Brunson’s were not one and the same. But being wrong doesn’t make his self-righteousness any less scary.

Gov. Rick Scott

He’s been compared to Skeletor, bat boy and Nosferatu. And frankly, those monsters pale in comparison to our own ethically compromised, mush-mouthed gubernatorial angel of death. Whether it’s his gutting of the state’s growth management system, his evisceration of education funding and teacher protections, his dismantling of environmental regulations, his destruction of public records in two separate electronic spaces (email and iPad – both “accidents”) or his recent dissembling about how many jobs he promised in his 7-7-7 campaign pledge (http://bit.ly/n1lY7b), Gov. Scott is the total, terrifying package. The destruction he will have wrought by the end of his first term will take decades to undo and may, in fact, be irreversible.

But we can’t say we didn’t know what we were in for. Just for kicks, dial up this little gem, http://bit.ly/jGMgHj — Scott’s deposition in the massive fraud case against his former health care company. It’s where you can watch him, straight-faced, utter such whoppers as, “I don’t know what you mean by predecessor. … What do you mean by chain? … I’m not sure what a market is. … I don’t know what you mean by process.”

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Stephanie Kopelousos

Fortune smiles on some people; others are just lackeys with a lucky streak. Whichever applies to Stephanie Kopelousos, there’s no question she’s enjoying the luck of the draw. Having parlayed a key internship into a series of patronage jobs, she ultimately landed in the top seat at the state Department of Transportation. Though widely considered unqualified for the job — the first nonengineer to run the $8-billion-a-year road-building agency — her promotion sparked an exodus of senior DOT managers. Once there, she embarked on a stunning campaign of political payback, giving the green light to the illegal removal of 2,094 trees to make way for billboards — a favor to state Representative Greg Evers, whose buddy runs Bill Salter Advertising. Not only did the deal circumvent the law, it deprived taxpayers of millions of dollars that might have been collected in 20 | folio weekly | october 25-31, 2011

permit and tree removal fees.

Kopelousos compounded the wrong, refusing to turn over damning public records that showed her meeting with Evers. She has since simply refused to comment on the matter. Of course, that kind of behavior is par for Kopelousos’ course. She also was investigated for her practice of mislabeling emails on the controversial Sun Rail project, using subject headers like “pancake,” “pancakes” and “waffles” in emails — a handy trick that kept those emails from being turned over in public records requests.

Now comfortably ensconced in her new job as Clay County Manager, a job for which she gets $177,000 — a $40,000 bump over her DOT salary, and $10,000 more than her predecessor got — Kopelousos continues to prove that there’s nothing scarier than power without accountability.

Tony Nelson

When testifying at the trial of former JaxPort Chair Tony Nelson, a senior U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee admitted he found it “a little odd” when Nelson and the owner of a dredge company that contracted with the port showed up together at a bid opening and jointly bid on a large port dredging contract. It was more than odd.

It was part of a massive corruption scheme, in which Nelson accepted bribes for steering business to the owner of an Orlando dredging firm and then tried to hide and launder the money to make it seem legit. Nelson, who’d only been on the JaxPort board two years when the first fraud complaints surfaced, was indicted in 2010 on 44 counts of bribery, mail fraud, money laundering, conspiracy and lying to the FBI. In May of this year, he was found guilty of 36 of the charges and faces up to 77 years in prison. Though Nelson’s fear factor is diminished somewhat by his incarcerated future, his grift in the guise of public service is nothing short of terrifying. october 25-31, 2011 | folio weekly | 21

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Reasons to leave the house this week SPOOKY TOOTH HALLOWEEN

Bernie DeChant

It’s that time of year people the world over inevitably dread — when the godless, evil and demonically possessed stumble freely around the land. Of course, Folio Weekly staffers simply call it their post-Best of Jax hangover. The rest of you mortals know it as Halloween! After “goblin” down a few handfuls of orange-and-black painkillers, our staff has carefully compiled the best of this year’s Halloween events, being sure to focus on the ones that abuse the word “spooktacular” as a terrifying adjective! The horror! To see a listing of “witch” events we deem a scary good time, turn to page 41.

If you dare! Bwa ha ha!

AMERICANA BALTHROP, ALABAMA

While the indie rock phenomenon of Balthrop, Alabama could be a musical group, a bib-overallwearing cult or — according to the 10-piece ensemble — a roving “township,” there’s no question that fans of the Brooklyn-based band are loyal to their upbeat take on folkie pop. The band returns to Northeast Florida along with Memphisbased gospel songstress Valerie June on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. to 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $15; $20 at the door. 359-0047. balvaljax.eventbrite.com

SOUL LEDISI

The first name of soul singer Ledisi Anibade Young roughly translates as “to bring forth” in the West African language Yoruba, and the New Orleans native has spent a lifetime perfecting her jazz-inflected vocal delivery. This multiple Grammy nominee first performed at age eight with the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra. Since then, the sultry singersongwriter has released a half-dozen albums enjoyed by critics and fans alike, including one Pres. Barack Obama — he’s invited Ledisi to perform at The White House three times! Ledisi appears here with Timothy Bloom on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $25 and $35. 355-2787.

Spawned from the same Washington, D.C., ’80s punk pool that gave the world the straight edge scene led by Minor Threat, hardcore bad boys The Meatmen were defiantly nasty, tempering their head-banging rage with side-splitting humor. Led by legendary frontman Tesco Vee (pictured), the current lineup of The Meatmen perform with Powerball and Toxic Earth on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at Brewster’s Pit, 140003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $12. 223-9850.

Tweet on this, sucka! The 89th annual Georgia vs. Florida Football Classic kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 3:30 p.m. at EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Field Drive, Jacksonville. The pre-game, post-apocalyptic beer-drinking sing-along known as RV City opens on Oct. 25 and the pigskin revelry keeps rockin’ until the bleary-eyed early hours of Oct. 30. For full events, visit flga.org. 633-6100. And if you’re dying to play Folio Weekly’s classic “Florida/Georgia Bingo Game,” you can download the bingo boards at http://bit.ly/ a7kWvJ

CLASSICAL MAGIC JAX SYMPHONY

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra offers a fun afternoon of family-geared Halloween thrills at its Symphony Spooktacular — Classical Magic concert on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes to this event, which also features ghoulish games, an Instrument Zoo in the lobby and magic tricks by illusionist Mark O’Brien. Tickets range from $6-$16. 354-5547.

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Fear of Change: Mary Elizabeth Winstead deals with a shape-shifting alien in the effective remake of “The Thing.”

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The latest take on sci-fi classic “The Thing” is an inventive and thrilling ride The Thing ***@

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he problem with movie remakes is always the original film, provided that it was a good movie in the first place. If it was (and who would bother to remake a flop?), viewers are naturally going to compare the two and usually gripe about the newest version.

It happened back in 1982 when John Carpenter revised the 1951 Christian Nyby/ Howard Hawks classic, “The Thing from Another World,” usually called just “The Thing.”

That’s the one where James Arness (TV’s Marshal Matt Dillon) plays what amounts to a walking carrot. Silly as that sounds, the movie was and is terrific, particularly for its time.

So when Carpenter remade it in 1982, with his name appearing above the title, as “John Carpenter’s The Thing,” many film purists were annoyed, arguing that Carpenter and f/x wizard Rob Bottin had simply made a smorgasbord of gross-out effects. It’s safe to say that these early complaints were little more than knee-jerk reactions to Carpenter’s uniquely disturbing reinterpretation of the original, with the latter director’s version actually being closer in terms of plot to the original story by science-fiction icon John W. Campbell Jr. As it is, both the ’51 and ’82 films are pretty damn good.

Though technically presenting a prequel to the ’82 film, director Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. (in his first major effort) is, for all basic intents, reinterpreting Carpenter’s film, not a particularly enviable task. The same goes for screenwriter Eric Heisserer, though he may claim a bit more experience (having authored the 2010 version of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Final Destination 5” — basically another remake, like all that franchise’s sequels). The good news is that the young filmmakers acquit themselves well.

This “Thing” won’t make us forget the two that came before or the old pros who made them, but at the same time, it’s far from an embarrassment.

Carpenter’s film opens at an American research station in Antarctica; the luckless inhabitants are probing destroyed remains of a neighboring Norwegian substation. To

their dismay, the Americans (headed by Kurt Russell) soon find out what went wrong. The new “Thing” shows us in detail what happened to the Norwegians after they found “The Thing” in the ice. In a nutshell, it’s exactly what happens to the Americans first or next, depending on your chronological perspective.

To compensate for what might otherwise have been a full cast of Norwegians, the new film has the bilingual head of the Norse investigating team, played by Ulrich Thomsen (“Season of the Witch,” “Centurion”), enlisting the aid of pretty young American paleontologist Dr. Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead, “Sky High,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”). A few other familiar non-European faces are added to the cast by way of the helicopter crew (Joel Edgerton and others) who ferry the scientist to the subzero station in the ice. Regardless of nationality, however, everyone conveniently speaks English.

If you’ve seen Carpenter’s “Thing,” you pretty much know what happens next. If not, the new “Thing” might pack some unique surprises of the icky variety. The alien creature is called “The Thing” for a reason, after all.

Other than a mass of tentacles, teeth and appendages of all sorts, it’s difficult to describe.

Of course, its unique ability is that it can mimic any kind of organic host it assimilates, making it tough to tell who’s who. (At one point while she’s busy in her lab, Dr. Lloyd is listening to Men at Work sing “Who Can it Be Now?” — a cheeky inside joke to be sure.)

There are a few additional plot twists this time. It turns out that a blood test is not the only way of identifying the metamorphosed alien.

Like the clunky conclusion of this summer’s “Cowboys & Aliens,” the new film’s ending also includes a visit to The Thing’s spacecraft, which It is apparently trying to start up. The scene doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, since the vessel apparently crashed in the first place, but someone must’ve thought it was a good idea to show us the massive interior of the unlikely looking ship.

That’s the weakest part of an otherwise commendable revisiting of a science-fiction/ horror classic. Stick around for the credits which take us right up to the beginning of Carpenter’s film. Then check out the real “Thing,” which only seems better in retrospect.

Pat McLeod themail@folioweekly.com

Flippin’ Birds!

Marquee hotshots Steve Martin, Owen Wilson and Jack Black struggle to make this quirky comedy take flight The Big Year

**@@ 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.

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hatever you do, don’t call them “bird watchers.” Birders, as they prefer, will get really pissed off.

That’s one of a thousand birding facts you’ll learn while watching “The Big Year,” the quirky subculture comedy starring Owen Wilson, Steve Martin and Jack Black. It may be the only fact you’ll remember.

Based on Mark Obmascik’s 2004 bestseller, “The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession,” the new film will delight birders the way “Sideways” tickled sommeliers, giving them mainstream cred as Hollywood stars give weight to their, ahem, “hobby.” But unlike the deeply engaging wine dramedy — which was grounded by Paul Giamatti’s critically acclaimed performance — “The Big Year” listlessly wanders between light comedy and earnest bucket-list flick, with little substance to boost any mass appeal.

Jack Black is Brad Harris, a divorced thirtysomething birder who enjoys the support of his mother (Diane Wiest) while battling with his grump of a dad (Brian Dennehy).

With no romantic prospects and a deadend job, Brad dreams of breaking last year’s birding record set by super-charismatic world champion Kenny Bostick (Owen Wilson), whose total unique species sightings numbered 732. Also in the mix is millionaire jet-setter Stu Preissler (Steve Martin), who’s ready to retire and settle down with his loving if somewhat bewildered wife — after, of course, beating the paisley pastel pants off Bostick.

Each of these men has secretly set out on his own “big year,” during which birders across the globe shirk work, shrug off familial obligations and spend untold sums on travel to observe and count as many species of birds as they can.

Their totals are based on the honor system and, weirder still, one is not required to actually “see” the bird in question, as long as the birder hears and can identify, beyond a shadow of a doubt, its call. To be clear, this is not some goofy plot device: It’s this way in real life, too.

As we get to know bumbling but lovable narrator Brad, aging businessman Stu and greedy but oddly ethical Ken, we come to understand their respective quests as metaphors for their lives. Brad sorely desires approval from his father, who sees his son as a slacker nerd with little chance for career advancement or marriage. Stu, on the other hand, has it all, and is being offered even more, as a pending corporate merger could make him a gazillionaire. To the fury of his underlings, he wants nothing to do with the deal, opting instead to pursue the birding record, then retire with his wife and grandchildren at his side.

Kenny, who’s several times divorced (due to his birding obsession), will stop at nothing to protect his record, including skipping fertility treatments with his current wife. Lonely and frustrated, she tears apart and remodels his house (another metaphor, to be sure), as goaldriven Kenny jets off to another exotic birding locale. He remains self-absorbed, ironically experiencing his most human connections while on the birding trail.

If this all sounds a little thin, it is. Black, Wilson and Martin are all wonderfully amusing, and they work Howard Franklin’s script for all it’s worth. Bit players Tim Blake Nelson, Rashida Jones and Anjelica Huston (as a crusty, mouthy boat captain) buoy leaden scenes, and the cinematography is, at times, stunning. The bird shots are magnificent, though one wonders how many are computer-generated, considering how rare some birds are purported to be. No matter, really, as anyone who would throw down $8.50 to see this film must have some interest in the feathered creatures. (Bring a note pad and a pencil if you are really interested in them.)

Other treatments — postcardy info slides, documentary montage narration by John Cleese — nudge the film toward cleverness, but these moments are too few. And the romantic subplot between Black and Jones develops too slowly and comes to fruition without fireworks.

In a film that may have moved at a faster clip or been driven by high action, the denouement might’ve been a welcome relief. What we’re left with, though, is a soft, mildly entertaining 100 minutes at the theater with three likable, mildly entertaining guys.

John E. Citrone themail@folioweekly.com

Owen Wilson, Steve Martin and Jack Black are birds of a feather in the comedy “The Big Year.”

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Kids Conjure the Darndest Things! Young Katie (Chloe Csengery) and Kristi Rey (Jessica Tyler Brown) play the ol’ “let’s pull a demon out of the mirror” game in the surefire chiller “Paranormal Activity 3.”

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

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NOW SHOWING ABDUCTION **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Teen hunk Taylor Lautner tries his adorable hand at an adult action thriller about a young man thrown into a world of intrigue and danger, after he learns he may have been kidnapped as a child.

THE BIG YEAR **@@ 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.

CONTAGION **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Hollywood River City Steven Soderbergh’s film stars Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard and (briefly) Gwyneth Paltrow in a winning thriller about a deadly airborne pandemic sweeping the globe.

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

A faith-based film about four police officers navigating different stages of fatherhood.

DOLPHIN TALE **@@ 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.

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

This family-geared tale, starring Harry Connick Jr., Morgan Freeman and Nathan Gamble, is about a young dolphin named Winter and her search for a life with “porpoise.” Pun alert!

DREAM HOUSE ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This creepy thriller stars Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz as a family who discovers their new crib might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Naomi Watts also stars in director Jim Sheridan’s inventive take on the haunted house story.

DRIVE ***G Rated R • AMC Regency Square This crime thriller stars Ryan Gosling as a movie stuntman who’s also a driver for thieves in need of a quick getaway.

When a big heist gets screwed up, he gets the blame — and a price on his head. Co-starring Carey Mulligan and Christina Hendricks.

50/50 ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt give ace performances in this sweetly endearing comedy about two best pals who find their friendship tested when one of them is diagnosed with cancer.

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

This remake of the ’80s film stars Kenny Wormald as a Boston teen who moves to the Deep South only to discover — egads! — that dancing is not only frowned upon but nay … dare we say it? … banned by the local killjoy clergyman Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid). We miss Kevin Bacon.

THE HELP **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Emma Stone and Viola Davis star in this tale set in 1960s Mississippi, about a young woman who collects the stories of African-American women in her town who’ve spent their lives working for white families — and publishes them in a sensational book.

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OTHER FILMS ENVIRONMENTAL FILM SERIES The documentary “Tapped” is screened at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2487 A1A S., St. Augustine. “The Turning Point” runs on Nov. 3. $5 donation.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ A free outdoor screening of the classic fantasy film is held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Sweet Pete’s, 1922 Pearl St., Jacksonville. Kids in costume receive free candy. 376-7161. sweetpete.net POT BELLY’S CINEMA “Straw Dogs,” “The Guard,” “Sarah’s Key” and “Crazy, Stupid, Love” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101.

5 POINTS THEATRE A short film festival organized by Cinemania founder Sharon Cobb plays on Oct. 26 at 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. fivepointstheatre.com. 359-0047.

WGHOF IMAX THEATER “Rescue 3D,” “Legends of Flight 3D,” “The Wildest Dream,” “Born To Be Wild 3D,” “The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D,” “Hubble 3D” and “Under The Sea 3D” are shown at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. “Puss In Boots 3D” opens on Oct. 28. “Spookley” runs Oct. 29, 30 and 31. 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

Lipstick Killers: Rowan Atkinson returns as Britain’s premier bumbling special agent in the spy comedy “Johnny English Reborn.”

THE IDES OF MARCH ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. , San Marco Theatre Director and costar George Clooney’s Oscar-buzzworthy film is about an idealistic campaign manager (Ryan Gosling) who gets a reality check while working for a Democratic presidential hopeful, played by Clooney. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti deliver ballot-stuffing performances.

JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN **@@ 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.

The Brit comedy series about fumbling secret agent Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson) brings him out of retirement from a Tibetan Buddhist monastery to help foil an evil plot threatening the entire planet — at least it’s a trifling menace to England.

KILLER ELITE ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Jason Statham and Robert De Niro star in this unoriginal film about a Special Ops agent forced out of retirement when his friend is kidnapped by a group of international bad guys.

Co-starring Clive Owen and Dominic Purcell.

LAUGH AT MY PAIN **@@ Rated R • AMC Regency Square This concert documentary about comedian Kevin Hart includes candid backstage and interview footage as well as scenes from Hart’s comedy tour that grossed a whopping $15 million.

THE LION KING 3-D ***@ Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues Disney’s 1994 animated fave, remastered in 3-D, features the voices of Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg and Cheech Marin.

THE MIGHTY MACS **@@ Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Carla Guigno has a ball (pun!) starring as Cathy Rush, an idealistic young lass given the unenviable task of coaching an all-women’s basketball team at a Catholic college in the early ’70s in this lighthearted family flick.

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

This sports biopic, based on the true life story of Oakland A’s General Manager Billy Beane, hits a grand slam on the strength of an all star script and trophy worthy performance

by Brad Pitt.

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This latest installment in the hugely popular horror series asks that age-old question, “How many times can we terrorize the same family with homicidal demons?”

Apparently, a minimum of three.

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY CARS 2 Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy are just two of the stars lending their voices to this ensemble-driven sequel in the popular animated series about racecar legend Lightning McQueen zooming across Europe in the high-speed world of Grand Prix!

CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE The rom-com genre steps up its game in this fun flick.

After wife Emily (Julianne Moore) shows him the door, fortysomething sad sack Cal (Steve Carell) gets some 21stcentury dating advice from young buck Jacob (Ryan Gosling).

Kevin Bacon, Marisa Tomei and Emma Stone deliver winning performances in this update on the Comedy of Manners.

KEVIN SMITH: TOO FAT FOR 40 This documentary features cult film fave Smith (writerdirector of “Clerks”) in a standup performance and answering questions from fans, including ones about Smith’s nownotorious incident of being ejected from a commercial airline after he was deemed “too fat to fly” by the flight crew.

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

Hugh Jackman stars in this silly sci-fi story about boxing robots that should’ve been KO’d on the cutting-room floor.

THE THING ***@ 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.

A team of researchers led by paleontologist Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) are trapped in the Arctic with a murderous, shape-shifting alien in the latest remake of this classic sci-fi horror story.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS **@@ 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.

Current heartthrob eye-candy, including Logan Lerman, Matthew MacFadyen, Ray Stevenson and Luke Evans, star in this retelling of the classic story of an elite group of swashbuckling French swordsmen. Milla Jovovich and Christoph Waltz co-star in a film long confused with the delightfully delicious candy bar of the same name. Sacré bleu!

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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson (dreamy sigh) star in this adaptation of Sara Gruen’s best-selling novel about a young couple who fall in love while traveling with the circus.

Wild in the Streets: Shawn Stern (left) and Youth Brigade bring three decades of punk rock to their upcoming Café Eleven performance.

YOUTH BRIGADE with OLD MAN MARKLEY, LANDLORD and ALLIGATOR Monday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.

Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach Tickets are $12 460-9311

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hile many think of New York City and London as roots of the punk movement of 1970s, for most Americans, Southern California will always deserve credit for the hardcore sound that’s come to define the genre.

Along with fellow SoCal heavyweights Bad Religion, The Adolescents, Social Distortion and TSOL, Youth Brigade helped define punk rock’s early attitude.

Founding members (and brothers) Shawn, Mark and Adam Stern created a fun-loving, hard-partying lifestyle with a desire to organize disaffected youth into a productive and positive subculture. After booking shows and organizing tours for their friends’ bands, the Sterns started BYO (Better Youth Organization) Records in 1982, and over the years helped jumpstart the careers of NOFX, SNFU, 7 Seconds, Aggression, Leatherface, Hot Water Music, Bouncing Souls and countless others.

Folio Weekly caught up with Youth Brigade singer/guitarist Shawn Stern to talk punk rock bowling, digital impacts on punk rock and the band’s new DVD, which will screen before the show at Café Eleven on Oct. 31.

Folio Weekly: In the early years, you were just as into DIY booking and organizing as you were into playing music. Was defining punk rock as a lifestyle always the goal?

Shawn Stern: I don’t know that we had goals per se. We were frustrated by the whole hippie thing and by mainstream rock ’n’ roll, so we gravitated toward punk rock. We could go out and voice what we were pissed off about, all while putting on our own shows and releasing our own records. We didn’t sit down and think, “Let’s go out and try to conquer the world.”

F.W.: Youth Brigade has broken up and reunited many times. What’s the deal this time around?

S.S.: The three of us got back together in the early ’90s, along with Johnny “2 Bags”

“We just had something to say, so we started a band.”

Wickersham. In the early 2000s, Johnny left to join Social Distortion and my brother Adam left to do design and CGI work for TV and movies, so things slowed down again. Then three or four years ago, we got Joey “Balls” Garibaldi and John Carey in, but now they’ve embraced their new band Old Man Markley. So we just got two new guys, Mike Carter and Mike Hale, and this will be our inaugural trip out with them. We got invited to do The Fest in Gainesville, the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Hawaii with Bouncing Souls, Denver, L.A. with The Adolescents …

We’ll do 20 to 25 shows in the next few months to break the new guys in and see how it goes.

F.W.: The Fest in Gainesville is put on by No Idea Records, itself a thriving DIY label that’s

even spilled over to St. Augustine. Do scenes like those make you proud?

S.S.: We wouldn’t still be doing this if it wasn’t for kids continuing to play music and support this whole DIY concept. I’m not interested in just playing to our old fans. I want younger people to be discovering the music — otherwise, it’s not really worth it for us.

F.W.: The “Let Them Know” box set was pretty straightforward — no “we changed the world” or glorifying your past.

S.S.: We’re not good self-promoters, which may have something to do with us never making a bunch of money or becoming famous. We just had something to say, so we started a band, and when we wanted to release a record, we put it out, and when our friends wanted to release records, we figured, “What the hell?” Maybe we get overlooked, but we don’t by any means feel that we changed the world or are the reason that punk rock exists — we would never presume that we did anything more than what we did.

F.W.: And today you’re focused on the annual Punk Rock Bowling gathering in Las Vegas.

S.S.: Yeah, and it’s huge. Vegas is the worst and best of America, all in one crazy town. Last year we had Dropkick Murphys, Stiff Little Fingers, The Descendents, Bouncing Souls, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes, Cock Sparrer … I don’t even know how we’re going to top that this year, but we’re working on it.

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eeping a band together is tough work, to say nothing of individual survival. Just ask Mike Ness, lead singer-guitarist and guiding presence in the legendary SoCal punker band Social Distortion. Ness and his musical vehicle, which pays homage to classic cars, wife-beater T-shirts and copious tattoos, has gone through band members like a Tommy gun goes through shell

music, which took the punk rock of Orange County and merged it with Americana roots rock. The band’s self-titled follow-up, released in 1990, would become its definitive album, featuring sizzling tracks like “Ball and Chain” and a cover of Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” The band’s most popular song, “Story of My Life,” was even given a second life of sorts after being featured in the recent video game “Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.”

Admittedly, SD’s down-home, punkcountry rock sound hasn’t changed much in the past two decades, but fans remain fiercely loyal. The now-49-year-old singersongwriter Ness has done well by sticking to

The band’s self-titled follow-up, released in 1990, would become its definitive album, featuring sizzling tracks like “Ball and Chain” and a cover of Cash’s “Ring of Fire.”

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he man from Baltimore who brought you such legendary films as, Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Polyester, Hairspray, Cry-Baby and many, many more.

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

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casings. Past Social Distorters have included everyone from members of The Adolescents to Chuck Biscuits of Danzig to Matt Freeman of Rancid. Sadly, founding member Dennis Danell passed away in 2000 from an apparent brain aneurysm. The current lineup — Ness on vocals and guitars, Johnny Wickersham on guitars, Brent Harding on bass and David Hidalgo Jr. on drums — has been together at least long enough to record “Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes” and take it out on the road.

The band is currently zigzagging the nation in support of this latest platter of SD’s patented cowpunk sound. But this isn’t their first pomade-covered rodeo. Social Distortion has been on the scene for 30 years, first releasing their debut, “Mommy’s Little Monster” in 1983. The album is now considered a bonafide slam-pit classic, featuring such killer cuts as the title tune and “Another State of Mind” (the name of the famed 1984 tour film featuring SD, Youth Brigade and Minor Threat). In the mid-’80s, Ness battled heroin addiction and subsequent legal problems, until he finally kicked dope in 1985. In 1988, Ness and the boys released their second album, “Prison Bound,” a diversion from their straight punk roots. It turned out to be the blueprint for their subsequent sound. Influences like Johnny Cash and Hank Williams started to emerge in the

his guns, turning Social Distortion’s albums into Steinbeck novels, but with more tattoos, murders and drug issues. When punk turned from rebellion to retail, Social Distortion’s formula remained the same. Social Distortion took an extended break before doing this year’s “Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes.”

And while their most recent record really isn’t much different from many of their others, it did lead to some firsts. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard charts, and after three decades, the band made their television debut, appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

The tattooed crew even made a pretty good gangster-era video for the album’s opener, “Machine Gun Blues.”

Bandleader Ness is now one neck tattoo shy of being a 50-year-old punk and looks like the worn, haggard survivor that he is — a sentiment that the onetime hardcore dope fiend would surely be delighted to hear. Ness and the current Social Distortion lineup bring their signature raucous sound to Plush this week, along with Hot Water Music frontman Chuck Regan and Midwest punk upstarts Off With Their Heads.

It’s a night when Northeast Florida rock fans get a chance to witness a reluctant and scruffy legend, but a legend nonetheless.

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Singer-songwriter Candy Lee follows her bliss to Jacksonville CANDY LEE Sunday, Oct. 30 from 5-8 p.m.

European Street Café, 992 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach 399-1740

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andy Lee Long and her husband Daniel moved here from Fayetteville, Ark., at the beginning of the summer, to study and be closer to friends. Since then, Lee has quickly established herself in a scene already ripe with skilled singer-songwriters. Lee cites Tobacco Pat, Robin Rütenberg, Gospel Music and Sunbears! among those she’s enjoyed so far, when not working joints like Burro Bar, European Street Café, Dog Star Tavern, Speckled Hen Tavern, New Orleans Café and Riverside Arts Market. Lee also hosts the open mic nights at The Wine Bar and has been featured at Creekside Songwriters Showcase — a strong start for sure, by any standard.

Lee is new to the Northeast Florida scene, but not to Florida, or the business. Born in Fort Myers 27 years ago, Candy Lee (candyleemusic. com) lived briefly in Vermont but spent the last three years studying and performing in her adopted hometown of Fayetteville, which is where she caught stride as leader of a group (which included Dan Dean, Warren Dietzel, Jennifer Graham and Emily Jenkins) aptly dubbed Candy Lee & the Sweets. The feedback was positive: Lee was named Best Female Singer/Songwriter and Best Female in a Band by the Northwest Arkansas Music Awards.

Lee has been singing since childhood, and performing for almost as long, but only started on guitar four years ago; she was already proficient on drums and clarinet. With diligent practice, she’s evolved well enough on the instrument to support her songwriting.

These skills are ably displayed on her debut solo recording, “The Gate,” which comes in a package entirely of her own design; Lee is also a graphic designer.

According to her website, “The Gate is a project of music, art and philosophy. It explores the evolution of human thought … It is the story of the hero’s journey to self-realization and enlightenment.” Recorded in Fayetteville last year, the album captures a musician of ferocious self-assurance, one unafraid to go full speed ahead and miles away in pursuit of her

artistic objectives.

Hers is the only voice heard on the album, frequently overdubbed for harmonic purposes.

In practice, Lee sounds much like the Casady sisters, aka CocoRosie; most evident on the opening track, “Blues Skies.” On other cuts, like “Experiences,” her delivery is more reminiscent of The Cranberries’ lead singer Delores O’Riordan. Yet Lee doesn’t sound derivative — more like a set of certain sonic tools employed in service of the songs.

At the end of the album itself, a few minutes of silence are followed by a bonus track that shows off yet another aspect to Candy Lee’s artistry: electronic music, rendered by her group Metasapien, whose debut disc, “Art Or Die,” was released a couple years ago. Candy Lee sings the hooks while husband David Long raps over beats they crafted together. The two met shortly after she graduated from high school, playing together briefly in an acoustic duo called 50 Cent Trade. Long also records as I Am; his third album, “Spiral Dynamics,” was released in February; all can be had via his Bandcamp site.

Asked what she likes or dislikes about the scene, Lee says, “I like the indie folk scene and the fans who attentively listen at shows,” she says. “What I dislike about Jacksonville is that it seems very commercial, like most of Florida. I miss the small-town, environmentally conscious vibe of Fayetteville, with its independent businesses, bike trails, community gardens and kid-friendly events. The environment there gave rise to a certain level of introspection.”

Of course, many people here are working to change both that perception and the underlying realities. Long earned her BA in environmental studies at Florida Gulf Coast University, and is now at UNF to pursue a master’s in environmental engineering. Having made the transition into a new phase of her life and career, her immediate goals are simple: Keep moving forward. She’s building contacts and booking gigs in new (to her) venues, and she’s planning to tour in November. The home studio she used to record “The Gate” will be used to record her follow-up, with release slated for some time in 2012.

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JAY SEAN, JASON DERULO, DJ DIAMOND KUTS, CHIDDY BANG, WE THE KINGS The hip hop kicks off at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at University of North Florida Coxwell Amphitheater, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. Tickets are $15. 620-2878.

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JACUZZI BOYS, ROSE CROSS, THE HOLY GHOSTS, DUNE PANTHER Nov. 2, CafÊ Eleven FISHBONE Nov. 2, Jack Rabbits KEVIN SECONDS, DAVE DONDERO Nov. 2, Burro Bar JACUZZI BOYS Nov. 2, CafÊ Eleven NIGHT RANGER Nov. 3, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MOSE GIGANTICUS, ZEUS, WITH MY BEAR HANDS, LOKYATA Nov. 3, Burro Bar LIGHTNIN MALCOLM, CAMERON KIMBROUGH Nov. 4, Mojo Kitchen AFROMAN Nov. 4, Brewster’s Pit SOUTHERN ROCK’S FINEST Nov. 5, Thrasher-Horne Center TODD RUNDGREN’S UTOPIA Nov. 6, The Florida Theatre AL STEWART Nov. 6, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LUNA MOTH, BLUE VALLEY FARMER Nov. 6, Burro Bar ZACH MYERS (SHINEDOWN) Nov. 6, Brewster’s Pit NOT IN THE FACE Nov. 7, Burro Bar MISTER HEAVENLY Nov. 8, CafÊ Eleven QUEENSRYCHE Nov. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STEPHEN PEARCY (RATT) Nov. 11, Brewster’s Pit TAYLOR SWIFT Nov. 11, Veterans Memorial Arena THE NIGHTHAWKS Nov. 11, Mojo Kitchen BEAR CREEK MUSIC FEST Nov. 11-13, Spirit of Suwannee NNENNA FREELON & EARL KLUGH Nov. 11, Church of the Good Shepherd ST. JOHNS RIVER BLUES FEST with TINSLEY ELLIS, WILLIE GREEN, FRAN ROBERT Nov. 12-13, Downtown Palatka JOHN FOGERTY Nov. 12, St. Augustine Amphitheatre TOMMY CASTRO BAND Nov. 12, CafÊ Eleven HED PE Nov. 12, Brewster’s Pit JOSH RITTER Nov. 16, CafÊ Eleven THE FAB FOUR Nov. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall AGNOSTIC FRONT Nov. 17, Brewster’s Pit RIDERS IN THE SKY Nov. 18, The Florida Theatre DEEPWATER SOUL SOCIETY Nov. 18, Burro Bar FUSEBOX FUNK Nov. 19, Mojo Kitchen Kids Rock the Nation Bandfest Nov. 19, St. Aug. Amphitheatre CRO-MAGS Nov. 19, Brewster’s Pit TRAPPED UNDER ICE Nov. 22, Brewster’s Pit MAC MILLER, PAC DIV, CASEY VEGGIES Nov. 23, The Florida Theatre RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, BURN HALO Nov. 23, Freebird COL. BRUCE HAMPTON Nov. 23, Mojo Kitchen

UNDERHILL FAMILY ORCHESTRA Nov. 24, Burro Bar AVENGED SEVENFOLD, A7X, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, BLACK VEIL BRIDES Nov. 25, Veterans Memorial Arena SCREAMIN’ EAGLE Nov. 25, Burro Bar GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS Nov. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PRINCE RAMA Nov. 28, Burro Bar DAVID BAZAN Nov. 29, CafÊ Eleven THIN LIZZY Nov. 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JOE LOUIS WALKER Dec. 1, Mojo Kitchen THE WAILERS Dec. 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE BIG TICKET featuring SUBLIME with ROME, A DAY TO REMEMBER, SURFER BLOOD Dec. 4, Metropolitan Park COTTON JONES Dec. 4, CafÊ Eleven TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 8, Veterans Memorial Arena THE WOOD BROTHERS Dec. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JIMMY THACKERY Dec. 10, Mojo Kitchen SKILLREX, 12th PLANET, TWO FRESH Dec. 11, Freebird Live JAVIER COLON Dec. 20, The Florida Theatre STRAIGHT NO CHASER Dec. 21, The Florida Theatre TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND Dec. 28, The Florida Theatre JJ GREY & MOFRO, YANKEE SLICKERS Dec. 29, Mavericks GREGG ALLMAN Jan. 13, The Florida Theatre RAT PACK REVUE Jan. 21, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TRAVIS TRITT Jan. 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Feb. 2, The Florida Theatre THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Feb. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE AHN TRIO Feb. 10, The Florida Theatre PABLO CRUISE Feb. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall WYNTON MARSALIS March 4, The Florida Theatre TONY BENNETT March 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ANOUSHKA SHANKAR March 22, The Florida Theatre SUWANNEE SPRINGFEST with YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, PETER ROWAN & TONY RICE, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE March 23-25, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park CATIE CURTIS May 11, CafÊ Eleven EDGAR WINTER BAND May 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

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BEECH STREET GRILL, 801 Beech St., 277-3662 John Springer on Fri. & Sat., every other Thur. Barry Randolph on Sun.

CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard at 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., at 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Live music every weekend GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend INDIGO ALLEY, 316 Centre St., 261-7222 Dan Voll & the Alley Cats at 8 p.m. every Sat. Frankie’s Jazz Jam at 7:30 p.m. every Tue. Open mic at 7 p.m. every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll at 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band at 8:30 p.m. every Thur., Fri. & Sat. THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELD’S, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Jammit on Oct. 27. Swerved on Oct. 29. BSP Unplugged every Tue. & Sun. Wes Cobb every Wed. DJ Heavy Hess, Hupp & Rob every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Miguel Alvarez in Sheffield’s every Fri. DJ Heavy Hess every Sat. Cason every Mon. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross from 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Cason at 2 p.m. at the tiki bar every Sat. & Sun. THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Stevie Fingers on Oct. 25. Richard Stratton on Oct. 27. Reggie Lee on Oct. 28. Sho-Nuf from 7-11 p.m. on Oct. 29. DJ Roc at 5 p.m. every Wed.

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.

MEEHAN’S TAVERN, 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5, 551-7076 Karaoke every Wed. Live music every Fri. Open mic every Wed. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. PLUSH, RAIN, LAVA, 845 University Blvd. N., 745-1845 Social Distortion, Chuck Regan and Off With Their Heads at 8 p.m. on Nov. 1. DJ Massive spins top 40 in Rain every Wed., DJs spin Latin every Fri. TONINO’S TRATTORIA, 7001 Merrill Rd., 743-3848 Alaina Colding every Thur. W. Harvey Williams at 6 p.m. every Fri. Signature String Quartet every Sat. VIP LOUNGE, 7707 Arlington Expressway, 619-8198

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AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Duet every Wed. Goliath Flores and Sam Rodriguez every Thur. Bush Doctors every 1st Fri. & Sat. Live jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJs SuZiRok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke with Dave Thrash every Wed. DJ 151 spins hip hop, R&B, old-school every Thur. DJ Catharsis spins lounge beats every 1st & 4th Sat. Patrick Evan & CoAlition every Industry Sun. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Mike Bernos Band on Oct. 28. Toots Lorraine & the Traffic on Oct. 29 TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

THE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Roy Luis spins new & vintage original house at 9 p.m. every Thur.

GATOR’S DOCKSIDE, 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500 Comfort Zone Band at 9 p.m. every Fri. MY PLACE BAR-N-GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri. TONY D’S NEW YORK PIZZA & RESTAURANT, 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 322-7051 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri.

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) THE ATLANTIC, 333 N. First St., 249-3338 The Infader spins every Wed. DJ Wes Reed spins every Thur. DJ Jade spins old wave & ’80s retro, SilverStar spins hip hop every Fri. DJ Wes Reed spins ’80s, old school, remixes & mashups, Capone spins top 40 & dance faves every Sat. BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings classical island music every Fri.-Sun.

Grammy-winning acoustic guitarist Bill Mize performs on Oct. 29 at 11:45 a.m. at Riverside Arts Market, following Phil “Hump� Hamilton at 10:30 a.m. Tamara Grisby performs at 2:30 p.m. The market is located under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. 554-6865.

BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Chris C4Mann at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27. Park Street at 6 p.m. on Oct. 28. El Camino at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29. Billy Bowers at noon and Dune Dogs at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 BLUES ROCK CAFE, 831 N. First St., 249-0007 Live music every weekend.

BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every Thur.

Charlie Walker every Sun. CARIBBEE KEY, 100 N. First St., Neptune Beach, 270-8940

Mark O’Quinn on Oct. 26. Alex Seier on Oct. 27. John Earle on Oct. 28 & 29 CASA MARINA, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Live music on Oct. 26 COPPER TOP, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-4776 Live music on Oct. 27. Cloud 9 on Oct. 28. Rebecca Day on Oct. 29. Karaoke with Billy McMahan, 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Open mic every Wed. THE COURTYARD, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Fish Out of Water at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28. The Session on Oct. 29 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 Dune Dogs at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music every Thur.

EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001 Candy Lee from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 30 FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB, 333 First St. N., 242-9499 Live music every Tue.-Sun. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Nate Holley every Mon. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. King Eddie reggae every Sun. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Zoogma and Lucky Costello on Oct. 27. Dancell on Oct. 28. Punk Under the Covers, Mommies Little Monsters, What About Me, Shot Down in Flames and Dog Dynamite on Oct. 29 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Clayton Bush on Oct. 26. Aaron Sheeks on Oct. 27.

Matt Collins on Oct. 28. Billy Buchanan on Oct. 29 LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Jazz at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 The John Earle Band on Oct. 28. Roger That on Oct. 28 & 29. Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Nate Holley Band every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Video DJ & Karaoke every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Live music at 3 p.m. every Sun. Open mic at 5 p.m. every Wed. DJ Jason hosts Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Red Beard on Oct. 26. Wits End on Oct. 27. Darkhorse on Oct. 28. Live music every Wed.-Sat. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Guitar Shorty on Oct. 27. Lightnin’ Malcolm and Cameron Kimbrough on Nov. 4 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb at 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams spins dance & for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar spins dance music at 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Jammit on Nov. 1. Live music nightly

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NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music every Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Live music every weekend THE PIER RESTAURANT, 445 Eighth Ave. N., 246-6454 Darren Corlew from 2-7 p.m. every Sun. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Billy Bowers on Oct. 26. Fish Out of Water on Oct. 27. Baystreet on Oct. 28 & 29. Rough Mix on Oct. 30 RITZ LOUNGE, 139 Third Ave. N., 246-2255 DJ Jenn Azana every Tue.-Sat. DJ Ibay every Mon. DJ Ginsu every Sun. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Open mic on Oct. 25. Buck Smith Project on Oct. 26. 3 the Band on Oct. 27. Mr. Natural on Oct. 28 & 29. Bread & Butter on Oct. 30. Live music every Wed.-Mon. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Billy Buchanan on Oct. 28. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

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BURRO BAR, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 Ominous Black and Dutchguts on Oct. 25. The Outsiders and Freddy Fudd Pucker on Oct. 26. Red Collar, Restorations, Reservoir, Coral Castle Red Collar on Oct. 27. DJ Tin Man spins reggae & dub every Tue. DJ SuZi-Rok spins synthpop, dance punk, neo-pyschedelia, dream pop, lo-fi, shoe-gaze, post-punk, emo, indie-electronica, glam electro, electro-punk, noise rock and garage every Thur. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun. DJ Chef Rocc spins hip hop & soul every Sun. CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Live music every Tue. & Thur. Smooth Jazz Lunch at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m. every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri. CLUB TSI, 333 E. Bay St. Live music every weekend DE REAL TING CAFE, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 DJs Mix Master Prince, Pete, Stylish, Big Bodie play reggae, calypso, R&B, hip hop and top 40 every Fri. & Sat. DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Live music every weekend DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones spins every Wed. DJ

Scandalous spins every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 3531188 Radio 80 from 7 p.m.-mid. on Oct. 27. Ryan Hickey & the Saints at 8 p.m., Pearly Whites at 10:30 p.m., Hornit at mid. on Oct. 28. Spanky the Band on Oct. 29 THE IVY ULTRA BAR, 113 E. Bay St., 356-9200 DJs 151 The Experience & C-Lo spin every Rush Hour Wed. DJ E.L. spins top 40, South Beach & dance classics every Pure Sat. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Vinn spins top 40 for ladies nite every Thur. Ritmo y Sabor every Fiesta Fri. BayStreet mega party with DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 356-1110 Easton Corbin and Beau Braswell at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27. Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. Saddle Up every Sat. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night from 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. THE PEARL, 1101 N. Main St., 791-4499 DJs Tom P. & Ian S. spin ’80s & indie dance every Fri. DJ Ricky spins indie rock, hip hop & electro every Sat. ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 DJ BG on Oct. 28. Open mic every Tue. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins for ladies’ nite every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 406 Old Hard Rd., Ste. 106, 213-7779 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Karaoke on Oct. 26. Supernatural at 9 p.m. on Oct. 27. Live music on Oct. 28. Boogie Freaks on Oct. 29. Reggae on the deck at 5 p.m. on Oct. 30. DJ BG every Mon.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 The Meatmen, Powerball and Toxic Earth on Oct. 26. The Pinz, The Magistrate, Skewd, Whyte Python, Quasi Mojo and Karl on Oct. 28. Toys and Kid Vicious on Oct. 29 BREWSTER’S PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Open mic every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Randal & live music

every Thur., Fri. & Sat. A DJ spins every Mon. BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Sat. and Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Ruckus at 9 p.m. on Oct. 28 & 29. DJ Jack spins for Karaoke dance party every Tue. & Sun. DJ Two3 spins for ladies nite every Wed. DJ Two4 spins every Thur.

JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Live music every Fri.

JULINGTON CREEK, NW ST. JOHNS

HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE, 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 683-1964 Live music at 7:30 p.m. every Fri. SHANNON’S IRISH PUB, 111 Bartram Oaks Walk, 2309670 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

MANDARIN

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with John O’Connor from 7-10 p.m. every Wed. Cafe Groove Duo, Jay Terry & John O’Connor, from 8-11 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Swerved on Oct. 28. Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat. THE NEW ORLEANS CAFE, 12760 San Jose Blvd., 880-5155 Jazz on the Deck 7-10 p.m. with Sleepy’s Connection every Tue. Open mic with Biker Bob at 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Les B. Fine at 1 p.m. every Reggae Sun. Creekside Songwriters Showcase at 7 p.m. on the last Wed. each month RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing, 2624030 Craig Hand every Sat. Karaoke at 7 p.m. every Sun. SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri. SUNBURST STUDIOS, 12641 San Jose Blvd., 485-3362 Down Theory and 2 Minute Wish at 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 TREE STEAKHOUSE, 11362 San Jose Blvd., 262-0006 Boril Ivanov Trio at 7 p.m. every Thur. David Gum at 7 p.m. every Fri.

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MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Ryan Crary on Oct. 26. Charlie Walker on Oct. 27.

Nate Holley on Oct. 28. Chuck Nash on Oct. 29. Open mic nite every Tue. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Parkway N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music at 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 John Earle Band at 9 p.m. on Nov. 3. Live music from 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur. and 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Mon.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

CRACKERS LOUNGE, 1282 Blanding Blvd., 272-4620 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PARK AVENUE BILLIARDS, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Random Act from 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Mon. Bike Nite THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 The Whey on Oct. 27. Ghost Rider on Oct. 28 & 29. DJ Waldo every Tue. DJ Papa Sugar every Wed. Buck Smith Project every Mon.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Local talent nite every Wed. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Thur. Garage Band at 8 p.m. every Fri. Jam & open mic at 4 p.m. every Biker Sunday.

PONTE VEDRA

LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly from 6-10 p.m. every Mon. NINETEEN at Sawgrass, 110 Championship Way, 273-3235 Time2Swing at 6 p.m. every Thur. Strings of Fire every Sat. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Braxton Adamson at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27. Danny Kent at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28. Neil Freestone on Nov. 4. Live music every Thur.-Sun. URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 High Tides of Jazz at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27. Be Easy at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. Soulo & Deron Baker on Oct. 29. Incognito at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 31.

Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker at 6 p.m. every Wed.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron at 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie at every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic at 8 p.m. every Wed. KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. LOMAX LODGE, 822 Lomax St., 634-8813 DJ Dots every Tue. Milan da Tin Man every Wed. DJ Christian every Sat. DJ Spencer every Sun. DJ Luminous every Mon. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Sent By Ravens, Kaliyl, Returners, Sumerlin and Aglacia at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28. Dream of the Day, A Near Chance, TomThroughMemories and Field of Cyborgs on Oct. 29 PIZZA PALACE, 920 Margaret St., 598-1212 Jennifer Chase at 6:30 p.m. every Fri. WALKERS, 2692 Post St., 894-7465 Jax Arts Collaborative every Tue. Patrick & Burt every Wed. DJ Jeremiah every Thur.

Acoustic every Thur.-Sat. Dr. Bill & His Solo Practice of Music at 5 p.m. every Fri.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Dominic on Oct. 27 & 28 AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Fermin Spanish guitar from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Smokin Joe on Oct. 25. Doug Macrae on Oct. 26. Rick Welch on Oct. 28.

Karaoke at 8 p.m. on Oct. 30 THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on Oct. 28. Songwriters open mic night with TJ Ward every Mon. CAFE ELEVEN, 540 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Youth Brigade, Old Man Markley, Landlord and Alligator on Oct. 31. Jacuzzi Boys at 8 p.m. on Nov. 2 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St.,

826-1594 Chuck Nash at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28. Will Montgomery Duo at 2 p.m., Rick Levy & the Falling Bones at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29. Vinny Jacobs at 2 p.m. on Oct. 30 CHICAGO PIZZA & BAKERY, 107 Natures Walk Pkwy., Ste. 101, 230-9700 Greg Flowers hosts open-mic and jazz piano from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Fri. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. FLORIDA CRACKER CAFE, 81 St. George St., 829-0397 Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. THE GROOVE CAFE, 130 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 547-2740 The Impediments from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 28 JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery at 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB, 6460 U.S. 1, 823-9787 Mike Sweet from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

KOZMIC BLUZ PIZZA CAFE & ALE, 48 Spanish St., 825-4805 Live music every Fri., Sat. & Sun. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam nite with house band at 8 p.m. every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler noon-4 p.m. every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth at noon every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Don David Trio at 9 p.m. on Oct. 28 & 29. Darryl Wise at 1 p.m. on Oct. 30. Vinny Jacobs every Tue. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Colton McKenna at 9 p.m. every Thur.

Will Pearsall at 9 p.m. every Mon. THE REEF, 4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008 Richard Kuncicky from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Sun. SANGRIAS PIANO BAR, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Soul Searchers every Wed. Jim Asalta every Thur. Jazz every Fri. The Housecats every Sat. Sunny & the Flashbacks every Sun. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lil Blaze & DJ Alex hosts Karaoke every Mon. SIRENS, 113 Anastasia Blvd., 460-2641 Silver Lake Drive at 9 p.m. on Oct. 28. The Groynoodle on Oct. 29 SPY GLOBAL CUISINE, 21 Hypolita St., 819-5637 Live music every weekend THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger from 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Red River Band on Oct. 28 & 29. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth at 1 p.m., Mark Hart at 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin at 1 p.m., Wade at 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas at 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

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AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. Karaoke every Wed. & Fri. Live music every Thur. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. Salsa every Sun. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music from 2-7 p.m. every Sun. THE GRAPE, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-7111 Live music every Fri. & Sat. John Earle every Mon. DJ Mikeology every Thur.

JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. every Sat. with Gimme the Mike DJs ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Bryan Ripper on Oct. 26. Tim O’Shea on Oct. 27.

Brady Reich on Oct. 28. Matt Collins on Oct. 29

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 Joshua Bowlus Trio featuring Linda Cole at 8 p.m. on Oct. 25. Ernie Evans and The Florida State Bluegrass Band at 8 p.m. on Oct. 27. Annie Sellick at 8 p.m. on Nov. 1 Jazz every 2nd Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band from 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. DJ Omar spins dance every Fri. DJs Harry, Rico & Nestor spin salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Larry & His Flask and Lionize on Oct. 26. Astronautalis and Rickolus on Oct. 27. Legacy and The Heard on Oct. 28. Front Bottoms on Oct. 29 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger at 7 p.m. every Thur.

PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square & Band of Destiny at 8 p.m. every Mon. John Earle Band every Tue. DJs Wes Reed & Matt Caulder spin indie dance & electro every Wed. Split Tone & DJ Comic every Thur.

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live music from 8-11 p.m. every Tue., Wed. & Thur. Piano Bar with Will Hurley from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., a DJ spins till close every Fri. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. Salsa every Sun. BILL’S ATTIC, HOUSE OF STEREO, 8780 Perimeter Park Ct., Ste. 100, 642-6677 Bill Mize and John Carver Band at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic from 7-11 p.m. with Chris Hall every Tue. & every first Sun. Live music at 8 p.m. every Fri., at 6 p.m. every Sat. & at 5 p.m. every Sun. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall at 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717 Jackie Bristow and Roy Schneider at 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Down Theory and Dailiss for Your Jax Music on Oct. 26. Claiborne Shepherd at 8 p.m., CooLRoGRoX at 10 on Oct. 28. Little Green Men at 9 p.m., VJ Josh Franzetta at 11 on Oct. 29. Rockinaroake at 8 p.m. every Thur.

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

BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., Ste. 7, Oceanway, 647-7798 DJ Dave on Oct. 28 & 29. Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. with DJ Dave. Open mic every Wed. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. DAMES POINT MARINA, 4518 Irving Rd., 751-3043 Robert James Project at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27. Flypsyde from 7-11 p.m. on Oct. 28. Georgia Southern from 8 p.m.-mid. on Oct. 29. Mr. Natural at 4 p.m. on Oct. 30. Live music every Fri. & Sat. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Big Engine every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. RIVERCITY ISLAND GRILL & CHILL, 13141 City Station Drive, 696-0802 Live music every weekend SKYLINE SPORTSBAR & LOUNGE, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Al Poindexter open mic at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27. CJ Fluharty at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28. Gary Wingard at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29. Goliath Flores at 1 p.m. on Oct. 30 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic at 8 p.m. every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music at 8 p.m. every Sat. To be included in the live music listing, send all the vitals — time, date, location with street address, city, admission price and contact number — to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com.

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Total Recall: Some recent works by Sara Pedigo: 1) “TS 105” (Tiny-Smalls series, oil on panel, 3.25"x2", 2011) 2) “Living Room with Tent” (oil on canvas, 24"x36", 2011)

Memory Gardens

Painter Sara Pedigo creates “fictional realities” from individual moments and universal truths

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eminiscence can be a tricky thing. Sentiment and fantasy influence the truth, and real events are colored by nostalgia, joy and loss.

Whether we are carried along by our reveries or chased by ghosts can, at times, seem as arbitrary as the act of dreaming itself.

Sara Pedigo evokes her own past by blending experiences like colored paints on canvas. The St. Augustine-based artist renders her world a place where families inhabit beaches, picnics and living rooms, those classic signifiers of rest and relaxation. Yet there is a palpable haze of longing over Pedigo’s scenes of domestic tranquility. These places she describes as “fictional realities” are like eerie postcards, themselves a byproduct of the painter’s mixed timelines and “hybrid places.”

“In a way, I am a hopeless romantic,” admits the 30-year-old Pedigo. “So I guess I’m romanticizing or idealizing this family structure. But not in a grandiose way — more in the mundane. What could have been a typical, routine day somehow becomes the day you always remember.”

Her recent piece, “Living Room with Tent” (oil on canvas, 2011), is indicative of Pedigo’s celebration of these most basic moments, as if a page fell from her scrapbook and somehow came to life in oils. In the foreground, a bespectacled man sits in an easy chair, his focus directed to the open book in his lap.

To his left is a room within a room, a child’s unoccupied fortress that’s been created from a blanket draped along a green rope. In the background, a young girl in a red dress seems to be issuing orders into a tin-can telephone.

The activity in this scene is focused most on the mother, kneeling before her child, with her back to the viewer. The moment is rendered in thick swaths of color, as squares of white light add cohesion and vibrancy to the shadowy foreground.

Pedigo explains the composition is actually harvested from three separate photographs that were taken years apart. Upon reflection,

it appears her selection process is based as much on bittersweet tribute as on function of design. “My mother was first diagnosed with brain cancer when I was in the first grade,” explains Pedigo, “and while she survived for longer than anyone could have imagined, I sort of grew up watching her deteriorate.”

Witnessing her mother lose her sense of identity seemed to strengthen Pedigo’s skills at harnessing her own memory. By the time her mother died, Pedigo was in her mid-20s and had graduated from Flagler College with a BA in fine arts. “I think there’s something mystical

information that never actually had to happen to be part of that painting.”

For the past decade, Sara Pedigo has been honoring her own calling as a painter. After receiving an MFA from UMass in ’07, she returned to Northeast Florida and her alma mater, as an assistant professor at Flagler.

Pedigo has appeared in more than 60 solo and group exhibits, including many in Manhattan and New England. She cites Lars Elling, Alex Kanevsky and Sangram Majumdar as current artists she admires, yet is just as quick to praise the work of her fellow faculty members. like

“In a way, I am a hopeless romantic,” admits the 30-yearold Pedigo. “So I guess I’m romanticizing or idealizing this family structure. But not in a grandiose way – more in the mundane. What could have been a typical, routine day somehow becomes the day you always remember.” about seeing photographs of her. Even though she was alive into my 20s, there’s something mythical about her.”

Pedigo’s paintings have become a tacit and real way to sustain her relationship with her mother and loved ones, an alchemy that transforms loss into beauty. “Seeing her in these photographs, especially the ones when she herself was in her 20s, is a way for me to know someone without ever really knowing them.”

The rest of Pedigo’s work can be equally engaging, as the viewer is coaxed into these common scenes and captivated by what is actually a deceptive form of realism. “Painting seems like the perfect medium for this kind of invention,” Pedigo says, explaining how she fuses time, emotion, color and reverie into one unified dreamscape. “Looking at these images can seem like they came from one scene, but I can actually invent all sorts of

Patrick Moser and Leslie Robison, and even that of her students.

“This is my fifth year teaching and I’ve now witnessed a whole generation graduate,” Pedigo says. “After I’ve worked with the same students over the course of a few years, it inspires me to keeping working and reminds why I even make art.”

Pedigo’s work is presently featured at St. Augustine’s Plum Gallery. In November, she is showing at Cabeth Cornelius’ new C Gallery. Yet for all of her skill at mapping her life in her art, Pedigo finds her subject matter distracting. “Half the time when I am working on something new, I will wonder if it is the cheesiest thing I have ever done or a total masterpiece,” she laughs, adding, “but maybe it can be both!”

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PERFORMANCE

SALAMANDER STEW Michael Fixel’s adult-themed allegorical play about a nervous breakdown is staged at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. 249-0289.

SPOKEN WORD IN ST. AUGUSTINE Ancient City Poets presents the Halloween-themed spoken word event “The Masks We Wear” at 3 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Gifts for Living, 215 W. King St., St. Augustine. 824-9513.

NANA’S NAUGHTY KNICKERS Orange Park Community Theatre stages Katherine DiSavino’s raucous comedy about a lingerie business at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 29 and at 3 p.m. on Oct. 30 at 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park. Tickets are $15.

The show runs through Nov. 19. 276-2599.

THE CHILDREN’S HOUR Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre and Jacksonville University present Lillian Hellman’s acclaimed drama about a scandal at a girl’s school at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 29 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. Tickets are $15; $12 for seniors, military and students. The show is staged through Nov. 12. 249-7177.

DANGEROUS LIAISONS Flagler College’s Theatre Arts Department stages “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” the classic French tale of seduction and manipulation, at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 29 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the college auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $15.

819-6249.

MY FAIR LADY This classic musical about Eliza Doolittle and ’enry ’iggins is staged at 8 p.m. Oct. 25-28 and Nov. 1 at 1:15 p.m. on Oct. 29 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. The show runs through Nov. 27. Tickets range from $42-$49.

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WELFAREWELL Cat Delaney’s comedy about a struggling actress is staged at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 and at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 29 at Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $25; $20 for seniors, military and students on Thur. and Sun. 396-4425.

MAD COWFORD IN FERNANDINA This local comedy improv group performs at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Fernandina Little Theatre, 1014 Beech St., Fernandina Beach. Tickets are $5. 206-2607.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

SAVAGE TOUR AT CUMMER Dr. Elizabeth B. Heuer, exhibition curator and Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of North Florida, presents a discussion and tour about the recent exhibit, “Eugene Savage: The Seminole Paintings,” at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville. A buffet and full bar are served at the end of the tour. Tickets are $65: $55 for members. 899-6007, 356-6857.

ARTIST LECTURE AT FSCJ Artist Joelle Dietrick presents a lecture about her show “The Sherwin Series” at 11 a.m. on Oct. 27 at, Wilson Center for the Arts’ South Gallery, located at FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

646-2023.

NAME A JIA ART GALLERY Jacksonville International Airport central courtyard gallery is accepting submissions (18 letters max, including spaces) through Nov. 1. Entries can be mailed to 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive, Jacksonville FL 32218. ATTN: JAX Gallery Name. Submissions can also be sent via Twitter (@JAXairport), Facebook (Facebook.com/goflyjax) and e-mail (Greg.Willis@Flyjacksonville.com). 525-3368.

HASTINGS FEST SEEKS ARTISTS The Historic Hastings Art Festival is accepting paintings in all mediums representing the artist’s view toward the life and work of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings for a jury show during the Dec. 3 event. No entry fee. 692-2031.

NORTH FLORIDA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC This school invites musicians of all skill levels and any instrument to join the community orchestra every Mon. at 6:30 p.m. and concert band every Tue. at 6:30 p.m. at 11363 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. 374-8639.

CALL TO ARTISTS Jacksonville Fine Arts Festival seeks original poster artwork for its festival held in Avondale’s Boone Park on March 24 and 25. The winning submission gets a free 10x10 exhibitor’s space. Send 300 dpi submissions, including name and media, to cookied@ ix.netcom.com ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS NEEDED The Midtown Family Art Fest accepts fees from arts and crafts vendors for its Nov. 12 event to be held at Midtown Centre Office Park, 4417 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. A 10x10 pad rental is $25. midtownfest.org

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

FALL FESTIVAL CONCERT Works by Debussy and Jian-jun He are performed at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. 256-7677.

JOSHUA BOWLUS TRIO WITH LINDA COLE Pianist Bowlus and his combo are joined by vocalist Cole at 8 p.m. on Oct. 25 at European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $10. 399-1740.

A TRIO RECITAL This classical music performance is featured at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878.

CLASSICAL IN ST. JOHNS CO. The St. Augustine Community Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28 at The Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine. An encore performance is at 3 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Ponte Vedra United Methodist Church, 76 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $10 at the door; children 12 and younger are free. staugustineorchestra.org.

VIOLIN AND HARPSICHORD Violinist Aron Mujumdar and harpsichordist Henson Markham perform at 10:45 a.m. on Oct. 30 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. 725-8133.

HALLOWEEN WITH JAX SYMPHONY The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra offers a fun afternoon of family-geared Halloween thrills at its Symphony Spooktacular — Classical Magic concert at 2 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes to this event, which also features games, an Instrument Zoo in the lobby and magic tricks by illusionist Mark O’Brien. Tickets range from $6-$16. 354-5547.

PIANO AT UNF Pianist Dr. Gary Smart performs at 3 p.m. on Oct. 30 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878.

LATIN JAZZ AT LIBRARY The Latin Jazz ensemble J.B. Sessions Band performs at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Orange Park.

278-3720.

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

Tickling of the Ivories: Pianist Joshua Bowlus and his combo are joined by vocalist Linda Cole on Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. at European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Port Orange native Bowlus is an ’06 graduate of UNF’s music program and has appeared at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival as well as festivals in Savannah and Montreal.

Advance tickets are $10. 399-1740.

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

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

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

ART WALKS & FESTIVALS

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

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The Arts Market is held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville and features local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market. Admission is free. 554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT Galleries, antique stores and shops are open from 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 29 in St. Augustine’s San Marco District. 824-3152.

MUSEUMS

CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. Julie Lequin’s installation “Top 30” is on display through Nov. 24.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. Muralist Eugene Savage’s Native American-themed work, “Eugene Savage: The Seminole Paintings,” is on display through Nov. 2. The educationthemed exhibit “One in Three: Let’s Solve Our Dropout Crisis” is displayed through Dec. 20.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. “Window to Halloween Past: A Collection of Vintage Photographs” is on exhibit through Nov. 4. “Darwin: The Origin of Species” is on display through Dec. 27. The permanent collection includes a variety of rare manuscripts. Open Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. The 200-piece photographic collection “Shared Vision: The Sondra and Celso Gonzalez-Falla Collection of Photography” and “Larry Clark: The Tulsa Series” are displayed through Jan. 8. “No Place in Particular: Images of the American Landscape” is on display in the UNF Gallery through Nov. 6. mocajacksonville.org RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555. An exhibit of works by African-American photographer E.L. Weems is on display through Dec. 30. An exhibit celebrating local African-American athletes and sports figures, “More Than a Game: African-American Sports in

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“What rhymes with ‘Spooktacular Savings’?” The Ancient City Poets present “The Masks We Wear,” a Halloweenthemed spoken word event, on Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. at Gifts for Living, 215 W. King St., St. Augustine. Attendees are encouraged to wear a costume. 824-9513.

Jacksonville, 1900-1975,” is currently on display. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun.

GALLERIES

ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. Laura Dailey’s “Out of the Woods” is on display through Nov. 11.

ARCHWAY GALLERY AND FRAMING 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-2222. The steampunk art of Jim Smith is featured through Nov. 11.

THE ART CENTER PREMIER GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. An Abstract Art Exhibit by TAC members is on display through Nov. 29.

AVONDALE ARTWORKS 3568 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 384-8797. Lyn Asselta’s “Quiet Visions: The Landscape in Pastel” is on display through Nov. 3. Milt Shirley’s “Florida Wetlands” is featured through Nov. 17.

BETHEL GALLERY Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church, 4510 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra, 285-7241. Acrylic artist Ellen Jones religious-themed “Nehemiah, Servant & Leader” exhibit is on display through Jan. 3.

DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 2445 San Diego Road, Jacksonville, 346-5620. Students’ work, in various media, is featured in the exhibit “New Beginnings” on display through Oct. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. Photographer Mark Kowal’s exhibit “Say It With Photography” runs through Jan. 3.

FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Jacksonville.

535-7252. The exhibit “cphace,” a series of photographs by Laird, is on display through Nov. 1.

GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 398-3161. Doug Eng, Joyce Gabiou and Mary St. Germain are the featured artists through Oct. 31.

HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, 741-3546. Recent paintings by Ginny Elliot and Suzi Berg are on display through Jan. 9.

HAWKS TRADING POST 460 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 806-5760. The exhibit “Forgotten,” featuring the Native American-themed art of Donna Dumont, is on display through Oct. JAXPORT GALLERY 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, 357-3052. Nadine Terk’s “Gilded Landscapes” is displayed through Nov. 18.

J.J. JOHNSON GALLERY 177 Fourth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 435-3200. A photo exhibit, “Contemporary Complexities,” is on display through Nov. 5.

NULLSPACE GALLERY 109 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 716-4202. Tony Rodrigues’ exhibit “The Sweet Mundane” is on display through Nov. 13.

P.A.ST.A FINE ARTS GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 824-0251. Acrylic painter Trish Vevera shows her work through Oct. PLUM ART & DESIGN 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069.

Mary Lou Gibson, Robert Renwick, Sara Pedigo and David Engdahl are the featured artists through Dec. 31.

SOUTH GALLERY FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 646-2023. The opening reception for the exhibit “The Sherwin Series: Works by Joelle Dietrick” is held from 5-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27. The show runs through Nov. 22.

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

Painter Jack Allen is the featured artist for Oct. SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY Screen Arts, 228 W. King St., St. Augustine. 829-2838. An exhibit of painter Scott Dupree’s work is on display through Dec. 2.

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The Tactile Art Show is featured through Oct. 29.

STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 292-9303. This artist-run gallery features works by Joyce Gabiou, Paul Ladnier, Robert Leedy and others.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA GALLERY 1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 2 Rm. 101, Jacksonville, 620-2534. The collection of large-scale, Polaroid photographic works, “Instant Gratification: 20x24,” is on display through Oct. 28.

VAULT GALLERY + ARTSPACE 121 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 608-1590. The exhibit “Warning: Flammable,” featuring Mark Creegan’s installation “Hooks vs. Checks,” in the Main Gallery and “Accident or Incident?: New Works on Paper” by Thony Aiuppy in the Breakout Gallery, is on display through Oct. VANDROFF ART GALLERY Jewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 730-2100. Paintings by Ann McGlade are on display from Oct. 28 through Nov. 23.

W.B. TATTER STUDIO GALLERY 76 A San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 823-9263. The latest works by pastel artist Lyn Asselta are featured through Oct. For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To list your event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email dbrown@folioweekly.com. Events are included on a spaceavailable basis.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS PUMPKIN GUTS The fifth annual pumpkin carving is held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Southeast Branch Library, 6670 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine.

Registration is required; call 827-6900.

CARVE OUT A CURE! This pumpkin carving event is held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Southside United Methodist Church, 3120 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Face-painting, games and food are featured.

Donation is $20 without a pumpkin; $10 if you bring your own.

Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 733-3560.

GHOST WALK Ancient City Tours raises funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida with the second annual 90-minute walking tours through the historic city at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27 at Spanish Military Hospital, 3 Aviles St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $10. 731-3752.

CASA MARINA The fourth annual Halloween Extravaganza is held from 7 p.m.-mid. on Oct. 27 at Casa Marina, 691 First St. N., Jax Beach. Tickets are $10 and include free drinks, drink specials and free apps. A costume contest and a DJ are featured.

270-0025. jacksonvillescene.com FREE HALLO-WEE PARTY A kids’ not-too-scary festival features crafts, face painting, goody bags and a costume contest from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 246-4386; and 4825 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, 771-2804. Your $2 donation benefits Seamark Ranch Children’s Home.

DAMES POINT MARINA The party starts at 4 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the marina, 4518 Irving Road, Jacksonville. A costume contest and live music

by Georgia Southern are featured from 8 p.m.-mid. on Oct. 29. Mr. Natural plays at 4 p.m. on Oct. 30, with a costume contest at 7 p.m. 751-3043.

MELLOW MUSHROOM Darkhorse plays on Oct. 28 at 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, Jax Beach, 246-1500. DJ BG appears on Oct. 28 at 1800 Town Center Blvd., Jacksonville, 541-1999.

BREWSTER’S PIT The Pinz, The Magistrate, Skewd, Whyte Python, Quasi Mojo, Drop Of The Fall, Karl perform at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

THRILLER ON DE LADY ST. JOHNS Costumes are suggested for this river cruise at 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 29, boarding at 1501 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville.

DJ Shamba spins. Tickets are $25 in advance. 465-1989. jacksonvillecarnival.com ANN O’MALLEY’S A Monty Python-themed party is held at 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 at 23 Orange St., St. Augustine. 825-4040.

FREEBIRD LIVE A costume contest and live music by Punk Under the Covers, Mommies Little Monsters, What About Me, Shot Down in Flames and Dog Dynamite are featured on Oct. 29 at 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. 246-2473.

MAYHEM ON THE MATANZAS This murder mystery dinner is held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 at River House, 179 Marine St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $65. 209-3646.

PALACE SALOON Uncle Charlie’s Halloween is held at 9 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Palace, 117 Centre St., Fernandina Beach. A costume contest with a $1,000 prize is featured. DJ Heavy Hess spins.

491-3332.

TRADEWINDS PARTY A costume contest, drink specials, party favors and music are featured at 10 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Tradewinds Lounge, 124 Charlotte St., St. Augustine. 829-9336 HARVEST FEST This family-friendly alternative to scary stuff is held from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 31 at New Life Christian Fellowship, 2701 Hodges Blvd., Jacksonville. Games, bouncy houses, food, lots of candy and a costume contest are featured. Admission is free. 223-6000. nlcf.org SPOOKTACULAR The 24th annual Spooktacular is held from 6:30-9 p.m. on Oct. 27-31 at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. Lands of Enchantment feature optional scare zones, Wonderland Trail, trick-or-treating, Monster Mash Sock Hop, scarecrows and animals, and live music. Admission is $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers. 757-4463.

HAUNTED TRAILS The Florida Agricultural Museum offers Florida’s Haunted Trails: A Halloween Extravaganza from 6-10 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 29 at the museum, 7900 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast.

Haunted houses, storytellers and wagon rides down spooky trails are featured. Costumes are welcome. Admission is

$8; $6 for museum members; children younger than 5 are admitted free. (386) 446-7630. myagmuseum.com HAUNT NIGHTS HAUNTED HOUSE Two haunted houses — Nightmares and Morbid Hotel — are open from dusk to 11 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27, from dusk to midnight on Oct. 28 and 29, and from dusk to 10 p.m. on Oct. 30 and 31 at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Tickets are $10.99 each; $16.99 for both houses.

246-4386 hauntnights.com WAREHOUSE 31 This very scary haunted house is open on select nights through Halloween at 225 W. Davis Industrial Drive, St. Augustine. Ticket prices vary. warehouse31.com HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY BACKS Krantz Dental Care pays children $1 for each pound of candy brought in from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 1-4 at 12058 San Jose Blvd., Ste 102, Jacksonville and donates the candy to soldiers. Children may bring in letters to soldiers who are receiving the candy. 880-3131. krantzdentalacre.com Cypress Point Family Dentistry’s Dr. Franklin Ross also pays $1 for each pound of candy kids bring in from 4-6:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 to 8130 Baymeadows Circle W., Ste. 103, Jacksonville.

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EVENTS MOSH AFTER DARK The brew-masters of Intuition Ale Works discuss the science of beer-making at this adults-only beer-brewing workshop at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Admission is $10 for the public and $5 for MOSH members. For reservations, call 396-6674, ext. 226.

FLORIDA/GEORGIA FOOTBALL CLASSIC The annual Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic Weekend is held Oct. 27-29 at various venues in Jacksonville. Live music is featured all three days at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville. The Hall of Fame induction is held at noon on Oct. 28 at Touchdown Showdown tent, EverBank Field. Kickoff for the game is at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 29, EverBank Field. 630-2489. JacksonvilleLanding.com ST. ARRRGUSTINE PIRATE GATHERING The fourth annual pirate party is held Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at Francis Field, 29 Castillo Drive, and in the Historic District, St. Augustine. Pirate skills demos, a Thieves Market, storytelling, live music a parade are featured. Admission is “A-Buck-AnEar” ($2 per person). pirategathering.com RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Phil “Hump” Hamilton, Bill Mize, Tamara Grisby and the Thriller Dancers appear on Oct. 29 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. Admission is free. 554-6865. For a complete entertainment lineup, go to riversideartsmarket.com FLAGLER TOURS The tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily at Flagler College, located in downtown St. Augustine. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for St. Augustine residents and $1 for children younger than 12. 819-6400.

FLORIDA WWII EXHIBIT The exhibit “Victory Begins at Home: Florida During World War II” shows Floridians in service, military recruitment and training, the German U-boat threat and rationing, at Museum of Science and History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. The exhibit runs through Jan. 1. “Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure” runs through Oct. 30.

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POLITICS & ACTIVISM ONE BY ONE TOWN HALL MEETING This bipartisan town hall meeting on education is held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, co-hosted by state Representatives Daniel Davis and Reggie Fullwood.

Tours of the exhibit, “ONE in THREE: Let’s Solve Our Dropout Crisis” are at 5 p.m. For more information about ONE by ONE, go to onebyonejax.org CITY COMMISSION CANDIDATES FORUM Amelia Island Fernandina Restoration Foundation sponsors a Fernandina Beach City Commission Candidates Forum from 7-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Fernandina Beach City Hall, 204 Ash St., Fernandina Beach. Moderators are Fernandina Beach News-Leader publisher Foy Maloy and two Fernandina Beach High School honor students. 277-7305.

JAXPORT: SAILING INTO JACKSONVILLE’S FUTURE Community leaders discuss dredging the port channel, impacts to Mile Point and the development of JAXPORT from

SELL YOUR SWEETS! Several local dentists offer cash for your Halloween loot, including Krantz Dental Care, which pays

children $1 for each pound of candy brought in from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 1-4 at 12058 San Jose Blvd., Ste 102, Jacksonville (880-3131, krantzdentalacre.com), and Cypress Point Family Dentistry, who buys it for a buck a pound from 4-6:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 at 8130 Baymeadows Circle W., Ste. 103, Jacksonville (448-8688. riosmiles.com)

5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at JaxPort Cruise Terminal, 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville. JAXPORT COO Chris Kauffman, Mayor Brown’s state affairs liaison Mario Rubio, Steven Ross of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Dr. Dawn Russell of the University of North Florida’s Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program are on hand. 366-6600. myjaxchamber.com INTERVENE SCHOOLS COMMUNITY MEETING Duval County Public Schools and Florida Department of Education hold public meetings to review models for improved student learning, from 6-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Andrew Jackson High School, 3816 Main St. and on Dec. 8 at Ribault High School, 3701 Winton Dr., Jacksonville. 9243722. duvalschools.org/intervene JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets at 4 p.m. on Nov. 17 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville. 630-1273.

BOOKS & WRITING RON WHITTINGTON Whittington signs copies of his book, “Second Strike,” from 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Sundrez, Ste. 148, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. The FloridaGeorgia football game is a terrorist target in the mystery novel. 396-7597.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP Local freelance writer Nancy Lee Bethea hosts a creative writing workshop from 6:15-8 p.m. on Oct. 25 and every Tue. at Callahan Branch Library, 450077 S.R. 200, Ste. 15, Callahan. 879-5337.

COMEDY JOHN JOSEPH & JOHNNY B The Comedy Zone presents this comedy duo at 8 p.m. on Oct. 25-29 at 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville.

Tickets are $6-$12. 292-4242.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Brad Brake and Tommy Torres appear at 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 28

and 29 at 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $12. 461-8843.

LATITUDE 30 COMEDY Former Nashville police officer Dan Whitehurst (“World’s Funniest Cop”) and Leslie Nash are featured at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 29 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside.

Tickets are $13. 365-5555.

ORLANDO SADSARIN Sadsarin appears at 9 p.m. every Sun. at The Norm, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville. 384-9929.

UPCOMING GREATER JACKSONVILLE AGRICULTURAL FAIR Nov. 2-13, Fairgrounds BEAUTY & THE BEAST Nov. 9-13, T-U Center FOLIO WEEKLY’S MARTINIFEST Nov. 18, Touchdown Club West JAGS VS. TEXANS Nov. 27, EverBank Field BEARDS OF COMEDY TOUR Dec. 2, Jack Rabbits COMMUNITY NUTCRACKER BALLET Dec. 9 & 10, The Florida Theatre TIM CONWAY & FRIENDS Jan. 19, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts RON WHITE MORAL COMPASS TOUR Jan. 26, T-U Moran Theater SECOND CITY TOURING COMPANY Feb. 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JEFF DUNHAM CONTROLLED CHAOS Feb. 10, Veterans Memorial Arena PEKING ACROBATS March 24, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts

NATURE, SPORTS,OUTDOORS GUANA BEACH WALK A beach walk is held from 8:30-10 a.m. on Oct. 29 at Guana

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WHAT SLITHERS? This interpretive program is held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road, Ft. George Island. The program is free. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org

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BUSINESS CHAMBER AFTER HOURS Ponte Vedra Chamber After Hours is held at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Urban Flats, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, Ponte Vedra.

The wine tasting is $15 with reservations, $20 at the door.

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SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP Tax Facts is offered from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 27 at a fee of $40 in advance, $50 day of workshop. 8(a) Essentials is held from 9-11:30 a.m. on Oct. 26 at a $40 fee. How to S-T-A-R-T-U-P Your Own Business is held from 6-9 p.m. on Nov. 15 at UNF University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville. Cost is $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Tax Facts is offered from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 27. 620-2476. sbdc.unf.edu AIFBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The quarterly luncheon is held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 25 at The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach, 4700 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island. Capt. John O’Neill, commanding officer of Kings Bay, is the featured speaker. Rep Admission Sales dlis $18 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members. 261-3248. info@islandchamber.com SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB The Youth Achiever Program is featured at noon on Oct. 26 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville.

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Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. A live and silent auction, live music and food are featured.

Tickets are $75. Proceeds benefit Mission House homeless programs. 241-6767. missionhouse.org MURRAY HILL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION The MHPA meets at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Murray Hill Presbyterian Church social hall, 940 Talbot Ave., Jacksonville. A home insulation program is discussed.

Admission is free for members, $10 for nonmembers.

212-1250.

FREE COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT Shred your documents from 9 a.m.-noon on Oct. 29 at 258 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra. Limit 10 boxes. 398-3600 ext. 223.

REPUBLICAN LIBERTY CAUCUS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA This group holds a chili cook-off at 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Fairfield Inn, 4888 Lenoir Avenue, Jacksonville. Sheriff John Rutherford and Mike Austell of Oath Keepers are the featured speakers. 854-6200. rlcnef.org TURKEY SHOOT The 4-H Archery Club holds its second annual turkey shoot to raise funds for equipment from 9 a.m.-noon on Oct. 29 at Ancient City Shooting Range, 3150 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine. 209-0430.

ANCIENT CITY POETS The theme is “The Masks We Wear” for this free poetry reading held at 3 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Gifts for Living, 215 W. King St., St. Augustine. Costumes are welcome. 824-9513.

COMMUNITY COOKOUT Motorcycles converge from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Adamec Harley-Davidson Regency, 10399 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville. Food and fun are featured. Proceeds benefit community programs. 778-3709.

AUTISM OPEN HOUSE A free lecture and autism open house are held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the new integrative treatment center Sensory Connections, 6653 Powers Ave., Ste. 133, Jacksonville. Learn how combining modern neurology and Eastern theories is improving outcomes with autistic children. Seating is limited.

524-1752.

CLASSES & GROUPS KIDS STORY HOUR Kidgits Club story hour is held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 at Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park.

Activities and raffle drawings are featured. Admission is free.

269-9413.

TEEN FASHION A DIY fashion series for teens continues with a flowered headband class at 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Main Library’s teen study room, 303 N. Laura St., downtown. Check out more fashion DIY classes through Dec. 3 at jaxpubliclibrary.org.

Register by calling 630-0673.

DANCE CLASSES Kidz Street Dance (8-12) classes are held at Dance Trance Studio, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, 246-4600. Call for fees and schedules. dancetrancefitness.com

COMMUNITY INTEREST FREE CONCERT The J.B. Sessions Band performs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Orange Park. 278-3722.

STEAK & STEAK DINNER The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida holds its annual dinner at 6 p.m. on Oct. 25 at CitiBank, 14000 CitiCard Way, Jacksonville. Shannon Miller is the featured speaker. Tickets are $200. Proceeds benefit the B&GCA programs. 396-4435. bgcnf.org WOMEN’S LUNCHEONS The Athena Cafe Luncheon presents Standing on Purpose from noon-1 p.m. on Oct. 27 at FSCJ’s administrative offices, Boardroom 405, 501 W. State St., Jacksonville. Kenya Young is the featured speaker. Brownbaggers are welcome; an optional catered lunch is $10. For reservations, call 256-6987.

BIKE NIGHT Motorcycle competitions, food and prizes are featured from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Chapel Hills Memory Gardens, 850 St. Johns Bluff Road N., Jacksonville. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 641-9755.

MISSION HOUSE FUNDRAISER Countdown to Kickoff is the theme of this fundraiser held from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 27 poolside at Marriott Sawgrass

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RITZ-CARLTON COOKING SCHOOL An interactive, hands-on two-day cooking school is held on Oct. 26 and 27 at Salt at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island. For reservations, call 277-1100.

LEARN TO MEDIATE A meditation course is held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Dr, Atlantic Beach. Donation $25 ($15 students). 222-8531.

MeditationInJacksonville.org BASKETWEAVING CLASS This interactive class is held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 29 and Dec. 17 at Maggie’s Herb Farm, 11400 C.R. 13, St. Augustine. The $40 fee includes all materials. Bring a sack lunch. Cooking with Herbs class is held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 5; $55 fee includes all materials. Bring an apron.

829-0722. maggiesherbfarm.com ORIOLES ST. JOHNS RIVER NEST 324 This adult, smoke-free community organization is open daily offering games, food, live music and sports appreciation events at 9155 C.R. 13, St. Johns. Proceeds benefit charitable programs. 669-8905.

BABYSITTING COURSE The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course is offered from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Jewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville.

730-2100 ext. 245.

URBAN BALLET FITNESS A free community class is held at 5:45 p.m. on the first Fri. of the month at Dance Trance Studio, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, 246-4600. dancetrancefitness.com DEPRESSION/BI-POLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE This support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville.

For more information, call 616-6264 or 356-6081.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem? Maybe they can help. 358-6262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna.org, firstcoastna.org NAR-A-NON This group meets at 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.

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

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THE BEECH STREET GRILL Fine dining in a casual atmosphere.

The menu includes fresh local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes created with a variety of ethnic influences. Award-winning wine list. FB. L, Wed.-Fri.; D, nightly; Sun. brunch. 801 Beech St. 277-3662. $$$ BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks the Harbor Marina. The menu includes daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list. FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods.

B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ 4750 At the Italian kitchen and wine bar, Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup, clam linguini, panatela bruschetta and fresh gelatos. Dine indoors or on the terrace. FB. B, L & D, daily. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials.

Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ EIGHT Contemporary sports lounge offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Fri. & Sat. The RitzCarlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$ ESPAÑA RESTAURANT & TAPAS Traditional Spanish and Portuguese dishes, tapas and paella served in a cozy atmosphere. BW, CM. D nightly. 22 S. Fourth St. 261-7700. $$$ FERNANDELI F Classics with a Southern touch, like a onethird-pound devil dog, Reubens and pulled pork. Sandwiches and wraps built to order from fresh cold cuts, tuna, egg and turkey salads. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 17B S. Eighth St. 261-0008. $ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO F Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas. Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site.

CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5 S. Second St., 261-9400. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO Elegant island atmosphere. NY strip steak with sauces, Maine crab cakes, seafood fricassee and roast chicken penne pasta. BW. CM. D, nightly. 14 S. Second St. 321-2558. $$$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood. Nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, with specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drivethru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee. 225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $ THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery, juice bar. Extensive menu features vegetarian, vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ O’KANE’S IRISH PUB F Rustic, genuine Irish pub up front, eatery in back, featuring daily specials, fish-n-chips, and soups served in a sourdough bread bowl. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sun. 318 Centre St. 261-1000. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PICANTE GRILL ROTISSERIE BAR F Flavors of Peru and Latin America, served in a modern atmosphere. The menu includes authentic Peruvian cebiche and homestyle empanadas. BW, CM, TO. B, L & D daily. 464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee. 310-9222. $$

PLAE In Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly.

277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2011 winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 491-6746. $$$$ SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT & MARINA F Dine inside or on the deck. Snow crab legs, fresh fish, shellfish dishes.

FB. L & D, daily. 9716 Heckscher Dr., Ft. George Island. 251-2449. $$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on large oceanview deck. Steaks, fresh fish, shrimp and nightly specials. Late-night menu. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot; Best of Jax 2011 winner. Grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. Wines of all kinds, prime aged beef and fresh seafood are served in an upscale atmosphere at Morton’s, The Steakhouse, on Riverplace 261-6310. $ Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Southbank.

29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene.

Award-winning Chef Scotty serves St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax traditional world cuisine with a modern ORSAY Best of Jax 2011 winner. The French/American bistro 2011 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Tues.-Sat.; Brunch hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and 277-7919. $$ & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car OMAHA STEAKHOUSE Center-cut beef, seafood, sandwiches EAST COAST BUFFET F A 160+ item Chinese, Japanese, themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, served in an English tavern atmosphere. The signature dish American and Italian buffet. Dine in, take out. FB. L & D, Mon.Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$ is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée.

Sat.; Sun. brunch. 9569 Regency Sq. Blvd. N. 726-9888. $$ ’town F Owner Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel.

KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & Ostrander bring farm-to-table to Northeast Florida, offering 739-6633. $$ shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, American fare with an emphasis on sustainability. FB. L & D, ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F Hot dogs with slaw, chili teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3611 St. Johns Ave. 345-2596. $$ cheese, sauerkraut; and small pizzas. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 8380 daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4. 733-0588. orangetreehotdogs.com $ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal. 8818 PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $$ and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 8060 MEEHAN’S TAVERN F The Irish pub and restaurant serves atmosphere. B/W. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ beef and Guinness stew, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, 1. 646-9506. $$ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-ownedtraditional lamb stew, jalapeño poppers, in a comfy atmosphere.

PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. &-operated New York-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5. 551-7076. $$ 527-8649. $$ brick-oven-baked pizza, traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs.

NERO’S CAFE F Nero’s serves traditional Italian fare, including STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. seafood, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point 519-8000. $$ are lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ CAFE CONFLUENCE F The European coffeehouse serves D, daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ UDIPI CAFE Authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. L & D, Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and Tue.-Fri. 8642 Baymeadows Rd. 402-8084. $ friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Regency Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $ Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ CHA-CHA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Owner Celso Alvarado TREY’S DELI & GRILL F Fresh food served in a relaxed offers authentic Mexican fare with 26 combo dinners and atmosphere. Burgers, Trey’s Reuben, deli sandwiches, pork, specialty dishes including chalupas, enchiladas, burritos. FB. L (In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.) steaks, seafood, pies. Prime rib specials every Fri. night. CM, & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9903. $$ A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster BW. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 2044 Rogero Rd. 744-3690. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro family, rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried UNIVERSITY DINER F The popular diner serves familiar serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years. CM, FB. L shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer breakfast fare and lunch items like meatloaf, burgers, & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$ and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. sandwiches: wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ L, Sat. & Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $ malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by 641-4877. $$ Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily. 303 BISCOTTIS F Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, THE FIFTH ELEMENT F Authentic Indian, South Indian and Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino. Revolving daily specials. B, Indochinese dishes made with artistic flair. Lunch buffet ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Subs are made-toTue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ Blvd. 246-2519. $ steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. HalfGATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows BEACH BUDS CHICKEN F The family-owned place serves portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Rd. 448-0500. $$ marinated fried or baked chicken: family meals (kids like Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Extensive Peruvian nuggets), giant tenders, in box lunches and as Mini-Me sandwiches, along with gizzards, livers, 15 sides and fried or BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and blackened shrimp, fish, conch fritters, deviled crabs. TO. L & D, tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. daily. 1289 Penman Road. 247-2828. $ D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full THE CASBAH F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Middle Eastern LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F With locations all over Northeast fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily.

Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em baskets and Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or outside. Beach 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast. CM. delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), BLUES ROCK CAFE Oceanfront dining experience, featuring an onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. larryssubs.com $ all-American menu, including crab cakes and wings, served in Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the Beaches. L & D, daily.

THE FOX RESTAURANT F The Fox has been a Jacksonville atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include CM, FB. 831 N. First St. 249-0007. $$ landmark for 50-plus years. Owners Ian & Mary Chase serve roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheeseSt. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE F The Lebanese steak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers, dogs. BW, CM. L GREEN MAN GOURMET Organic and natural products, spices, restaurant offers authentic cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta & D, daily. 2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-3278. $$ teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 3572 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$

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247-3300. $$ NORTH BEACH BISTRO Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu.

Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PACO’S MEXICAN GRILL Serving Baja-style Mexican cuisine, featuring carne asada, tacos, burritos, fish tacos and shrimp burritos. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 333 First St. N. 208-5097. $ PARSONS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT F The family-style restaurant has an outdoor patio and an extensive menu, including the mariner’s platter and the Original Dreamboat. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 904 Sixth Ave. S. 249-0608. $$ THE PIER RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The oceanfront restaurant offers fresh, local fare served on two floors — upstairs, it’s Chef’s Menu, with stuffed flounder, pork tenderloin, appetizers. Downstairs bar and patio offer casual items, daily drink specials. CM, FB. D, daily; L & D, weekends; brunch, Sun. 412 First St. N. 246-6454. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks are made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent. Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily.

207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax 2011 winner. An array of specialty menu items, including signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, in a casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 Third St. N. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD F Eclectic American fare, art deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221. $$ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ THAI ROOM RESTAURANT F Dine in an intimate setting as Chef Thepsouvanh prepares Thai cuisine like crispy duck or pan-seared Chilean sea bass. BW. L, Mon.-Fri. D, Mon.-Sat. 1286 S. Third St. 249-8444. $$$ TROPICAL SMOOTHIE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. With 12 locations in Northeast Florida, Tropical Smoothie’s got us covered. Serving breakfast, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and smoothies — lowfat, fruity, coffees, supplements. CM. Open daily. 1230 Beach Blvd., 242-4940. 251 Third St., Neptune Beach, 247-8323. $ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasstyle menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Tue.Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

DOWNTOWN

(The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) ADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL The lunch spot serves wraps, including grilled chicken, and salads, including Greek salad. L, Mon.-Fri. 126 W. Adams St. 475-1400. $$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX On the first floor of Museum of Contemporary Art, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. The Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ CITY HALL PUB A sports bar vibe: 16 big-screen HDTVs. Angus burgers, dogs, sandwiches, AYCE wings buffet. FB. Free downtown area lunch delivery. L & D, daily. 234 Randolph Blvd.

356-6750. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE F The popular restaurant offers a Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $ INDOCHINE Best of Jax 2011 winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated.

Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ JULIETTE’S & J-BAR Serving dinner before (or dessert after) a show. Breakfast buffet. J-Bar serves bistro-inspired small plates. FB. Daily. Omni Hotel, 245 W. Water St. 355-6664. $$$ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar.

FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION F This place features brick-ovenbaked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, custom sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting. FB, 27 beers on draft. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 119 E. Bay St. 860-5451. $

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270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ BUDDHA’S BELLY F Authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily.

301 10th Ave. N. 372-9149. $$ BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Gallery’s kid sister at the beach each is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 Third St. N. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CARIBBEE KEY F The island-themed menu of tasty AmeriCaribbean cuisine includes seafood, steaks and sandwiches.

Open-air deck bar upstairs; outdoor dining downstairs. FB. L & D, daily. 100 N. First St., Neptune Beach. 270-8940. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Springfield.

2429 S. 3rd St. 372-9000. $ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F (Formerly The Homestead) The menu features Southern favorites like fried chicken, collards, biscuits and cornbread, as well as fresh seafood, steaks, burgers and chops, served in a family atmosphere inside a cozy log cabin. CM, FB. Sunday brunch; L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-4776. $$ CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX F Chef Khan Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites. FB. L & D daily. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza. 247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB Four Culhane sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, featuring faves — Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch.

FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ CYCLONES TEX-MEX CANTINA F The place has freshly made Tex-Mex favorites, including fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, tamales and taco salad. Lunch combos include Mexican rice and beans. FB. L & D, daily. 1222 Third St. S. 694-0488. $$ DICK’S WINGS F The NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

The Jax Beach restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, flatbreads and specialty sandwiches, including BarBeCuban and beer dip. Daily specials, too. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Casual dining with uptown Irish flair, including fish and chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 333 N. First St. 242-9499. $$ THE FISH COMPANY F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets, grilled tuna and an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ HALA SANDWICH SHOP & BAKERY Authentic Middle Eastern favorites include gyros, shwarma, pita bread, made fresh daily.

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

249-2212. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 Third St. S. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Western-style seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ IGUANA’S CANTINA The Mexican place offers traditional favorites at moderate prices. CM, FB. Outdoor dining. L & D, daily. 1266 Beach Blvd. 853-6356. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB The full-service restaurant offers corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips. 30+ beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ MEZZA LUNA F A Beaches tradition for 20+ years. Great food, from gourmet wood-fired pizzas to contemporary American cuisine. Inside or patio dining. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar atmosphere. Favorites are pulled pork, Texas brisket and slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd.

247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s has served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings.

Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Executive Chef Kenny Gilbert’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the tiki deck. FB. L & D, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd.

Mochi Frozen Yogurt serves a plethora of Best of Jax award-winning fro-yo flavors and toppings at two locations in Jacksonville, including the one in Town Center (pictured).

OLIO MARKET F Freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, soups and entrées. In the Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.-Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Mon.-Fri.; L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550.

791-9797. $$ VITO’S ITALIAN CAFE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Vito’s serves authentic Italian oven-baked pasta dishes, pizza, veal, chicken and seafood items made with fresh ingredients. CM, FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 174. 355-0064. $$ ZODIAC GRILL F Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

FLEMING ISLAND

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 406 Old Hard Road, Ste. 106. 213-7779. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F See Riverside. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 1915 East West Pkwy., 541-0009. $ HONEY B’S CAFE Breakfast includes omelets, pancakes, French toast. Lunch offers entrée salads, quiches, build-your-own burgers. Peanut butter pie is a favorite. Tea parties every Sat. B & L, daily. 3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 8. 264-7325. $$ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal.

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

541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, specializes in AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. Come by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220. 269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Brucci’s offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36.

223-6913. $ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks. CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L &

D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ THAI ORCHID F The restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, Thai curry dishes and rice dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 683-1286. $$ 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. $$ TKO’S THAI HUT F The menu offers Thai fusion dishes, curry dishes, chef’s specials, healthy options and sushi. Dine inside or on the covered patio. FB. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46. 647-7546. $$

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. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE F Wings, big salads, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Sports events on HDTVs. CM, FB. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101. 683-1964. $ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk.

230-2171. $ VINO’S PIZZA Vino’s Pizza – with four Jacksonville locations – makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103. 230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, including a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

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

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AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F The seafood place features an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings and pasta. Favorites are ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas and kabobs. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New Yorkstyle pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones.

BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd. 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd. 880-0020. $ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Springfield. L & D, daily. 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. 619-8186. $$ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$

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DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax 2011 winner) has an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd.

(Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) GOLDEN CORRAL Family-friendly place; legendary buffet featuring familiar favorites and new items. B, L & D, daily.

11470 San Jose Blvd. 886-9699. $$ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS The American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT The fusion-style sushi restaurant offers oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu, Chilean sea bass and filet mignon. BW & sake. L & D, daily.

11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8. 288-7999. $$ LET’S NOSH F The authentic Jewish deli offers a full breakfast, lunch, brunch and full-service deli counter. Real New York water bagels, bread baked on site and desserts. CM. B & L, daily. 9850 San Jose Blvd. 683-8346. $ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE Laid-back atmosphere; 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19.

292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco.

12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$ SIMPLE FAIRE F Breakfast and lunch favorites, featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses served on fresh bread. Daily specials. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3020 Hartley Rd. 683-2542. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, the barbecue place offers made-from-scratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23. 351-8265. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Made-toorder Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

ORANGE PARK

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

FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine, stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18”x26” of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F Family-owned-and-operated.

Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. Daily specials.

CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella.

Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd.

264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Traditional Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty selections with authentic Thai flavors. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

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1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine includes fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster and vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950PROMISE Sawgrass VillageOF Dr. BENEFIT 285-3017. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily.

880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine features fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or Out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks feature Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers his eclectic cuisine featuring local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club. 285-6198. $$$ URBAN FLATS 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. $$

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AJ’S ON PARK STREET F AJ’s is a casual barbecue spot serving smoked St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, smoked brisket, seafood and dishes made with a Latin touch. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 630 Park St. 359-0035. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BAKERY MODERNE F The neighborhood bakery offers classic pastries, artisanal breads, seasonal favorites, all made from scratch, including popular petit fours and custom cakes. B & L, daily. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6, Riverside. 389-7117. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery serves pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes — calzone, stromboli, subs, panini — wings, and microbrews in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily. Brunch, Sun. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ CROSS CREEK See Springfield. 850 S. Lane Ave. 783-9579. $$ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F A deli, organic and natural grocery, and juice & smoothie bar offers teas, coffees, gourmet cheeses; natural, organic and raw items. Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HJ’S BAR & GRILL Traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fish. CM, FB. L & D, Sat. & Sun., D, Mon.-Fri. 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1.

317-2783. $$ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JACKSONS GRILL The locally owned spot’s original menu has fried pickle chips, Rockin’ Ranch burgers, gumbo, sandwiches.

BW, TO. B, L & D, daily. 1522 King St. 384-8984. $$ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.-Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ KICKBACKS GASTROPUB F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The neighborhood hot spot serves pub favorites 20 hours a day, every day. The full bar has over 655 bottled beers, 84 on tap.

Outdoor seating. CM. 910 King St. 388-9551. $$ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or

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

NAME: Greg DeSanto RESTAURANT: olio, 301 E. Bay St., Jacksonville BIRTHPLACE: Vienna, VA (outside Washington DC) YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 25 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (OTHER THAN MY OWN): Luma on Park (Winter Park, FL) FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: French fusion FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Foie gras, bacon, goat’s milk butter, salt, Italian bread IDEAL MEAL: Butternut gnocchi with seared scallops, duck confit, pistachio, sage and brown butter WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Truffle Oil

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CRAZIEST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE: Painting chocolate on a balloon to create a hollow shell, and the balloon exploding, sending chocolate 30 feet in every direction — and painting my silhouette in chocolate on the white kitchen wall.

INSIDER’S SECRET: More bacon CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS: Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman and Jimmy Fallon CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger

on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips — plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily. CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE F Traditional Italian fare is prepared with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily, along with a large selection of gourmet pizza toppings.

CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2.

378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, nonsmoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ PIZZA PALACE ON PARK F See San Marco. Outdoor seating.

920 Margaret St., 5 Points. 598-1212. $$ SAKE HOUSE F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, Calif. roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ The café in Riverside Publix Plaza features a variety of sushi, including the popular Monster Roll and the Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave. 384-2888. $$ TASTI D-LITE Health-conscious desserts include smoothies, shakes, sundaes, cakes and pies, made with fresh ingredients with fewer calories and less fat. More than 100 flavors. Open daily. 1024 Park St. 900-3040. $ 13 GYPSIES F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The neighborhood eatery is intimate and casual, serving tapas, shrimp dishes, salads and pressed sandwiches made from scratch. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 887 Stockton St. 389-0330. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F Former Tad’s owner offers traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $ WALKERS The nightspot has a tapas menu plus a wide variety of wines, served in a rustic, intimate atmosphere. BW. Tue.-Sat. 2692 Post St. 894-7465. $ WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F AYCE buffet. Sushi bar, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, steak, seafood. BW. L & D, daily. 1014 Margaret St., Ste. 1, 5 Points. 301-1199. $$

ST. AUGUSTINE

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

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served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak and the popular fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily; 14 Castillo Drive, 824-3663. $$ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily.

504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza. 547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily. 88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-7332. $$$ CAFÉ ELEVEN F Serving eclectic cuisine like feta spinach egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pear-berry salad. Daily chef creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 460-9311.

B, $; L & D, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F The Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine – tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar – indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats and cheeses, fresh salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art.

BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 3 St. George St. 824-6993. $ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

International menu features large portions, reasonable prices.

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

1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel.

FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-3424. $ THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ Best of Jax 2011 winner. The cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes — all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic BW. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 224 W. King St. 827-4499. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE 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. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place has an ocean view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, south of the S.R. 206 bridge, 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 Casual Key West style and a seafood-heavy menu — it’s a consistent Great Chowder Debate winner.

Specialties include baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp and datil pepper wings with bleu cheese dressing. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, the upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN

BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining. The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. The Fresh Bar offers fine wine, cocktails, martinis. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 11. 646-2874. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2011 winner. 13249 City Square Dr. 751-9711. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100.

4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. fiveguys.com $ THE FLAME BROILER Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice along with grilled beef, chicken and Korean short ribs are featured. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $ THE GRAPE BISTRO & WINE BAR F More than 145 wines, and gourmet tapas for pairing. Wide beer selection. L & D, daily.

10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119. 642-7111. $$ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Upscale tropical vibe. Walk-in humidor, pairing apps and desserts with 25 wines, ports by the glass. 220+ wines by the bottle; draft, bottled beer. L & D, daily. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115. 854-6060. $$ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-theoven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies and vegetarian choices make up specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Court (at Tinseltown).

997-1955. mellowmushroom.com $ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F Featuring seafood, an everchanging menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT Best of Jax 2011 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. $

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE F The recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned steakhouse has an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen.

Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves up New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes.

Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, seafood, sandwiches. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ STEAMERS CAFE F Steamers’ menu has all-natural and organic items, including wraps, sandwiches, subs, soups, steamer bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. Daily lunch specials.

L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 106.

646-4527. $ SUITE Best of Jax 2011 winner. The St. Johns Town Center premium lounge and restaurant offers chef-driven small plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails, served in a sophisticated atmosphere. FB. D & late-nite, nightly. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 493-9305. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ URBAN FLATS F See Ponte Vedra. CM. FB. L & D, daily. 9726 Touchton Road. 642-1488. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racing-themed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F Serving up 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi & sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special.

BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 998-8806. $$

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

5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches.

CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Southern Blues kitchen serves pulled pork, brisket and North Carolinastyle barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

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BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Offering Thai cuisine, including pad Thai and curry dishes, and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ b.b.’s F Best of Jax 2011 winner. A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, awardwinning wines, wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and ontap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Wine by the glass.

Tapas-style menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO Fine dining in the heart of San Marco.

Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served inside or outside on the hookah and cigar patio. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; D, Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Historic 1930s

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this is a copyright protected proof © diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE Morton’s specializes in generous portions of USDA prime aged beef as well as fresh fish and lobster. The tableside menu presentation features every item described by the server. FB, TO. D, nightly. 1510 Riverplace Blvd. 399-3933. $$$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL F Mediterranean homestyle healthy plates: hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie, Greek salad, daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE F At Pizza Palace, it’s all homemade from Mama’s award-winning recipes: spinach pizza and chickenspinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd.

399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees; 30 kinds of smoothies, with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurt, granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd.

396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Consistent Best of Jax winner.

Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd. 306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F Independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers. Vegetarian options, including tempeh. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior.

BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd. 398-3005. $$$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. The San Marco location offers a lunch buffet. L & D, daily. 1430 San Marco Blvd.

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AROMAS BEER HOUSE Offers customer favorites like ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BOMBA’S SOUTHERN HOME COOKING F The neighborhood comfort spot offers Southern homestyle fare, featuring fresh veggies. Outside dining is available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8560 Beach Blvd. 997-2291. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ CITY BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT F An extensive selection of Chinese fare, including beef, fish, crabs, chicken, pork, desserts, ice cream, at its all-you-can-eat buffet. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 5601 Beach Blvd. 345-2507. $ EL POTRO F Family-friendly, casual, El Potro cooks it fresh, made-to-order – fast, hot, simple. Daily specials and buffet at most locations. BW. L & D, daily. 5871 University Blvd. W., 7330844. 11380 Beach Blvd., 564-9977. elpotrorestaurant.com $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd. 398-1717. $ GENE’S SEAFOOD F Serving fresh Mayport shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, gator tail, steaks and combos. L & D, daily.

11702 Beach Blvd. 997-9738. $$

HALA CAFE & BAKERY F A local institution 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. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal.

8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ promise of benefit SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F The stylish gastropub has Southern-style cuisine made with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ URBAN ORGANICS The local produce co-op offers seasonal fresh organic vegetables and fruit. Open Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012.

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

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

751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees like eggplant parmigiana, shrimp scampi. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F A locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ RIVERCITY ISLAND GRILL & CHILL F Casual fare: seafood, wings, burgers. 10 hi-def TVs, drink specials, club nights. L & D, daily. 13141 City Station Dr. 696-0802. $$ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Lunch, bagels, desserts, and the adjacent Cellar serves fine wines.

Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL F The menu features popular favorites: salads, sandwiches and pizza, as well as fine European cuisine. Nightly specials. 2467 Faye Rd., Northside.

647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F In the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main, Uptown serves fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

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O’KANE’S IRISH PUB 6:30 p.m. every 3rd Tue. 318 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 261-1000 PUSSERS CARIBBEAN GRILL 6 p.m. every second Fri. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766 RIVERSIDE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1035 Park St., Five Points, 356-4517 THE TASTING ROOM 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400 TASTE OF WINE Daily. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Atlantic Beach, 246-5080 III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 5-6:30 p.m. every Mon. 9822 Tapestry Circle, Ste. 111, SJTC, 928-9277 TOTAL WINE & MORE Noon-6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 300, 998-1740 URBAN FLATS 5-8 p.m. every Wed. 330 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-5515 WHOLE FOODS MARKET 6 p.m. every Thur. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 288-1100 THE WINE BAR 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 320 First St. N., Jax Beach, 372-0211 WINE WAREHOUSE 4-7 p.m. every Fri. 665 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-6450 4434 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 448-6782 1188 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, 389-9997 4085 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 471-9900

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Good Times with the Best People I

f you like your barbecue with a side of Jacksonville RollerGirls, then Folio Weekly’s Best Of Jax party was the not-to-miss event of the season. And not many did miss it. The A-list crowd jammed Mojo No. 4 Urban BBQ & Whiskey Bar in Avondale, as Best of Jax winners rubbed elbows with competitors, supporters and a slew of folks who just can’t resist the call of a Bold City brown ale. And that beverage was flowing as fast as the bluegrass sounds of Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, who provided the soundtrack for the evening. While the band rocked, the Jacksonville RollerGirls rolled,

greeting the revelers, passing out Folio Weekly temporary tattoos, and resisting the impulse to body-check patrons. Also seen wandering the crowd was magician Jay Spry and balloon guy Justin Reams, who twisted a variety of balloon animals for the delighted party animals.

If you somehow missed this year’s Best Of Jax party, don’t miss the issue, which is still available online at folioweekly.com.

And congratulations again to all the Best Of winners!

For more photos from this and other events, check out the Eye link at folioweekly.com.

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Teats on the Street

London Fashion Week usually brings forth a shock or two from cutting-edge designers, but a September creation by Rachel Freire may have raised the bar: a floor-length dress made from 3,000 cow nipples designed to resemble roses.

Initial disgust over the garment centered on implied animal abuse, but Freire deflected that by pointing out the nipples had been discarded by a tannery and that her use amounted to “recycling.” The 32-year-old Freire, who’s worked with mainstream entertainers such as Christina Aguilera, was kept so busy with the animalabuse angle, she was largely spared having to explain why anyone would want to wear a dress made of cow nipples.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit!

Death is big business in Japan, with 1.2 million people a year passing away, overtaxing the country’s cemeteries and crematoriums. With the average wait for disposal at least several days, and space running short in funeral homes, “corpse hotels” have opened in many cities, with climate-controlled “guest rooms” renting for about $155 a night, with viewing rooms where relatives visit the bodies daily until cremation is available.

The world’s real economy may be flagging, but not necessarily the make-believe economy of online multiplayer games, according to reporting

by The Wall Street Journal (July) and the website Singularity Hub (August). For example, entrepreneur Ailin Graef’s Anshe Chung Studios is worth “millions” of real U.S. dollars, earned mostly by managing rentals of make-believe real estate and brokering make-believe money transactions in the game Second Life. Graef also commands top (real) dollar for her designs of make-believe fashions for players’ game characters (avatars). Two other companies are suing each other in federal court in San Francisco over the copyright to their lucrative business models of creating make-believe horses and rabbits that sell well to players who take them on as game pets for their characters or breed them to make other make-believe animals.

No sooner had Anthony Sowell been convicted in August of murdering 11 women in Cleveland and burying their remains on his property than entrepreneur Eric Gein of Florida had hired someone to fill sandwich bags of soil from Sowell’s property so he could sell the souvenir dirt for $25 a gram on the Internet. Gein follows well-publicized salesmen who have famously collected the crawlspace dirt from the house of John Wayne Gacy and the “fried hair” of Ted Bundy that fell on the floor as he was executed.

Weird Science

In July, a surgeon from Britain’s Oxford Radcliffe Hospital announced a cure for a 57-year-old man with a rare condition that made, in his mind, audible and ever-louder sounds when his eyeballs moved. “Superior canal dehiscence syndrome” elevates the interior sounds of the body (like heartbeat and the “friction” of muscles moving against muscles) to disturbing levels.

Artificial meat (grown in a test tube from animal stem cells) has been theoretically planned for about 10 years, but a European Science Foundation audience in September heard predictions that lab-grown sausage may be available as soon as next year. The meat

is produced in sheets (“shmeat”) and would be prohibitively expensive at first; the largest specimen produced so far measures only about one inch long and a third of an inch wide. The biggest drawback facing artificial muscle tissue: Even lab-grown muscles require exercise to prevent atrophy.

Recent Alarming Headlines: “Miami Invaded by Giant, House-Eating Snails” (up-to10-inch-long snails that attach to, and slowly gnaw on, stucco walls).

“Scientists Develop Blood Swimming ‘Microspiders’ to Heal Injuries, Deliver Drugs” (spider-like “machines,” made of gold and silica, smaller than a red blood cell yet can travel through veins carrying drugs and be directionally controlled by researchers).

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Turned down once before, liquor manufacturer EFAG convinced Germany’s Federal Patent Court in September to award trademark protection to its schnapps with the brand name Ficken, which in German translates directly into what in English is known as the F-word. The court acknowledged the name is unquestionably in poor taste but isn’t “sexually discriminatory” and doesn’t violate public morals. In fact, the court noted, the word’s widely used in Germany.

In March 2010, European Union trademarks authority granted a German brewery the right to call its beer “F*cking Hell” — the first word of which is the actual name of an Austrian village, the second a German word referring to light ale.

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DMV Is a Dangerous Place

The Department of Motor Vehicles office in Roseville, Calif., was closed for a week in July after a driving school student crashed into the building and left a five-foot hole in the wall.

A young man taking a test at the drivers’ center in Brisbane, Australia, in August lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a bench outside the building, hitting his mother, who was waiting for him.

A 56-year-old DMV driving tester was killed in July when the woman she was evaluating ran off the road in Williamsburg, Va., and struck a tree.

People With Issues

In October, a court in Ottawa, Ontario, sentenced pornography collector Richard Osborn, 46, to a year in jail on several charges, but dismissed the more serious child porn counts. Judge Robert Fournier ruled that Osborn’s hard-core images of Bart and Lisa Simpson and Milhouse, weren’t illegal, on the grounds that he couldn’t be sure of the characters’ ages. Baby Maggie Simpson was depicted, but she was not involved in sex.

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NINJA WENCH… You approached with a hello, several adult beverages later, a misguided GPS, and a night I’ll never forget. Breakfast again soon? And many convos... You know how to find me :) When: Oct. 7, 2011. Where: United States. #1209-1025 WATER BOY! You: Hard-working Zephyr Water boy with light eyes carrying empty water barrels to your truck with a handy sidekick. Me: Blue eyes, dressed up in all black, completely in your way, making light jokes with the older receptionist. We made eye contact more than once in halls. Special delivery!

You could be my water boy anytime... :) When: Oct. 18, 2011.

Where: C. Serv. Off St. Johns. #1208-1025 SPEED RACER We were running a 5k prediction race. I was with a friend and he was talking a lot during the beginning of the race. He was talking to you and asking you questions. I was standing next to him just listening. You sound like a cool girl. Let’s get dinner some time. When: Sept. 20, 2011. Where: Starbucks parking lot. #1207-1025 LOOKING PRETTY IN THE LIBRARY You were carrying your toddler, looking for a book with a boot on the cover. Things seemed to click with us. I hope I get a chance to see a lot more of you. When: Friday. Where: Library north of JU. #1206-1025 BREW AT THE ZOO You were sampling a piece of aged sirloin as I was saying that “I highly recommended it.” Me: Blonde hair, was wearing a blue polo w/ orange horse, jeans, flip flops. You, Beautiful/natural blonde, brown leg boots and dark jeans. Would love to meet you for real instead of just passing.

When: Oct. 7, 2011. Where: Brew at the Zoo. #1205-1018 HOTTIE IN BLUE NIRVANA SHIRT Saw you there, the row behind me singing the words to every song. Smiled at you but was too nervous to do anything. I was in the dark pink tank top the row in front and to your right. When: Oct. 7, 2011.

Where: Florida Theatre Death Cab Concert. #1204-1018 GRAY SWEATPANTS AT LIFESTYLE FITNESS To the short buff guy in a black “gym life” tank top and gray shorts at Lifestyle Fitness. You were looking so hot. You were on the treadmill next to me talking about your time in the Navy, I hope next time you will ask me out. When: Oct. 6, 2011.

Where: Lifestyle Fitness. #1203-1018 INSANELY ATTRACTIVE BARTENDER You were the bartender at Burro Bar. I had no idea what to order but you found me something tasty! Then I saw you at ShantyTown once again tending bar but this time I knew what was up and got a root beer. P.S. I liked your glasses! When: Oct. 5, 2011. Where: Burro Bar/ ShantyTown. #1202-1018 DARK & STORMY IN BLACK APRON Was that whiskey on your lips? How delectable. I saw a smile under that beard.

Feeling invincible? I’ll introduce myself next time. You: menacing. Me: caught in the storm. When: Sept. 2011. Where: Mojo. #1201-1011 GORGEOUS DUDE LONG CURLY HAIR I see you only once in a while, you hardly ever shop there. You’re usually with friends but you were alone the last time I saw you. You’re so gorgeous, EXACTLY my type. Hoping you notice me one day. You: handsome, long, curly haired, lean, fit customer at Publix. Me: tall, thin, model chick CASHIER at Publix. When: Sept. 2011.

Where: Publix at Southside and Touchton Rd. #1200-1011 BEAUTIFUL LASS IN A 350Z I saw U driving that silver 350Z like it should be driven! Very impressed with your semi-aggressive driving and impressive looks! You turned off Baymeadows onto Western Way around 8 am. I was behind you in a blue Chevy Silverado. When: Sept. 27, 2011. Where: Baymeadows & Western Way. #1199-1004 PRETTIEST GIRL AT THE WEDDING You: Wearing black and white dress, brown hair and hazel eyes. Me: Working event, with brown hair. You caught my eye when you walked in the door. Later we shared a smile as you walked by me. I wish the setting was different. Wasn’t the right time to talk. I wish it was different. So badly wanted to say hi. When: Sept. 24, 2011. Where: Ponte Vedra. #1198-1004 MY FAVORITE BARKEEP You approached me outside Cool Moose. Long time no see. I thought you were gone forever.

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I have been anxiously waiting your return. Let us drink beer in the park sometime. You pour the beers and I will bring the goblets. You are the man of my daydreams. When: Sept. 14, 2011. Where: Cool Moose Café. #1197-1004 OH OFFICER SCRUMPTIOUS, THANK YOU! Officer B, you took us seriously and we love you for it! Us: Porch-sittin’ women in fear of scary misinformed repo man. You: Pretty blue-eyed MIU who responded and resolved it all. Feel free to stop and share stories anytime. We know we can’t have you but we feel safe and all goosepimply just knowing you’re nearby... When: Sept. 18, 2011. Where: Curbside in my ‘hood. #1196-0927

Store, St. Johns Town Center. #1190-0920 123 HOTTIE SUPREME! U tattooed my bf, felt an instant connection & been watchin’ longingly from afar ever since. Me: avid gun collector, amateur stalker, want to spend the rest of my life searchin’ for manatees with you! I heart u 747! When: Sept. 11, 2011. Where: Black Anchor Tattoo. #1189-0920 NASCAR CHICK SEEKS EMEDIA NERD You: blond sweet smart shy. Me: brunette bombastic smart fun... can I meet u at DD sometime? I know it is closed but that shouldn’t matter. When: Dec. 2010. Where: That sports-tech company. #1188-0920

BE MY PIANO MAN! Me: Working behind the bar. You: Sexy one going to fire school. We talked about me studying religion and you said I should study you while your GF was in the bathroom. Came back to your house and sang Billy Joel all night. Should have tried to kiss you when your GF wasn’t looking. Maybe next time I won’t be scared. When: July 9, 2011. Where: Jax Sports Bar & Grill. #1195-0927

SHELL PENDANT GIFT, FLORIDIAN RESTAURANT We were at the Floridian restaurant anniversary show. You: curly blond bob hairdo, vintage floral cottage dress, I couldn’t see your shoes, are you Swedish? I’m the tall long hair.. You gave me a shell necklace and left, I tried to look but you had vanished. I want to see you again and talk... When: Sept. 3, 2011. Where: The Floridian Restaurant. #1187-0920

4-RUNNER HOTTIE In the parking lot at work getting out of your old body 4-Runner but that wasn’t the body I was looking at! You: Blonde curly hair. Me: Guy in white truck.

You make me want to come to work early just so I can see you walk up. Maybe one day I will actually walk up with you.

When: Sept. 12, 2011. Where: At work. #1194-0927

THE MEXICAN CUISINE SLANGIN’ QUEEN I see the way you treat people in the friendliest ways while you work. I asked you if that was a dinosaur necklace. I had one too but I didn’t have the balls see if you wanted to trade. You are a true beauty. When: Sept. 4, 2011. Where: Downtown. #1186-0920

COMEDIAN WITH TATTOOS You: light-eyed, brown-haired gorgeous server at Biscottis, covered in tattoos. I was with my parents so I was too shy to ask for your number. Me: Petite Redhead with a tattoo sleeve. Love that Mario tattoo :) Let’s get together and maybe it will be less awkward without my parents there. When: Sept. 12, 2011. Where: Biscottis. #1193-0927 JERSEY SHORE ROBBERY La première fois! When: Last Winter. Where: UNF library with my ex-girlfriend. So sorry it didn’t work out with her, but so happy it’s working with me! You are a walking piece of artwork, a real Greek Goddess. The best part is that you have the brains to match. Let’s make like atoms and bond! Sincerely yours, nomadic pastry chef. When: Last winter. Where: With my ex-girlfriend. #1192-0927 ACHOO AND LOLA Sexy Asian and a monkey with a mohawk, you two drove me crazy. Can’t wait to see you again, lol.

When: Sept. 14, 2011. Where: Beach. #1191-0927 U.S. COAST GUARD HOTTIE You were waiting patiently, dressed in uniform looking mighty fine, your half-sleeve tattoo slightly visible. I was with my co-workers learning the iPad2, and I couldn’t focus because you gave me butterflies.

I am not sure if you are down with the ladies but I would let you rescue me any day. When: Sept. 9, 2011. Where: Apple

BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS You: Gorgeous blonde/brunette wearing purple shorts, yellow Pauly Shore T-shirt, I am thrilled every time I see you! Me: Ginger guy who wears running shirts. I think it’s time for another adventure? When: Weekly.

Where: Commander. #1181-0906 JEEP, VIPER & UVA HAT Although I only see you once a month, you never fail to bring a smile to my face. I think about you often and I hope you feel the same way. I am a petite, tattooed hair-stylist with short platinum hair. I hope to hear from you ;) PS Your quads are great and you sing like an angel. When: Late August. Where: All over Jax. #1180-0906 I’M YOUR VILANO BEACH HERO I pulled your car out of the sand at Vilano Beach on Saturday 8-27-11. I wanted to get your number, but I was on the phone with someone from work and you left too quick. Don’t know why I didn’t ask sooner.

When: August 27, 2011. Where: Vilano Beach. #1179-0906 SAX APPEAL You: Blonde, possibly with your parents, wasn’t quite sure. Me: Guy dressed in a blazer playing a saxophone.

I felt like you kept trying to make eye contact, and I kept looking away — I really need to work on my confidence at these things. So, if you see this, I’d like to take you out for a coffee sometime. When: August 26, 2011. Where: Mi Casa Café. #1178-0906

BABY, IT’S NOT MY CHILD You kept looking at me holding my best friend’s baby, as if it were mine, grey shirt with a beard that I don’t normally have. You... the perfect combination of dark hair and blue eyes, nothing but smiles... I couldn’t dare ask for your number while you were working. Maybe next time ;) When: Sept. 9, 2011. Where: Salt Life. #1185-0920

CUTIE AT QUEST DIAGNOSTICS (DUNN) You: Girl with red shirt, hat. Me: Guy with blue shirt, long hair, goatee. We exchanged words and laughs inside the waiting area until the doc called me. Gosh, you had a beautiful smile. I said I wished I’d made an appointment. I really wish I’d made an appointment with you. Love to go out sometime. When: August 24, 2011. Where: Quest Diagnostics, Dunn Ave. #1177-0830

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Was that a sword on your back? Maybe next time you save me you can leave a number. I thought you were pretty cute ;) When: August 22, 2011. Where: Downtown St. Augustine. #1184-0913

TIMING IS EVERYTHING I sat next to you listening to Big Engine. You told me I should dance. Then you said we should dance but that my date wouldn’t like it. ME: Blonde, tan, black jeans & halter. YOU: Handsome, shorts, tee and new white tennis shoes... LET’S MEET. When: August 21, 2011.

Where: Redneck Yacht Club. #1176-0830

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WHERE ELSE… But Terry’s Country Store. You: green shirt, ball cap, very mysterious. I bought an oatmeal cookie, chocolate syrup, orange soda, and mac n cheese. I’d love to get together sometime. When: August 19, 2011. Where: Terry’s Country Store. #1175-0830

THOSE HANDCUFFS DROVE ME CRAZY You: pulled me over on my way back from the Jags game. Me: missing my shoe and a purse. We talked for a little and I told you to watch “Bridesmaids.” I meant together. I’ll bring my license, you bring flowers and the handcuffs. Stay sweet, officer. When: Sept. 1, 2011. Where: Exit ramp, Highway 202 to Kernan Blvd. #1182-0913

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Life is not just a diurnal property of large interesting vertebrates,” poet Gary Snyder reminds us in his book “The Practice of the Wild.”

“It is also nocturnal, anaerobic, microscopic, digestive, fermentative: cooking away in the warm dark.” According to my astrological reckoning, you’d be wise to honor all the life cooking away in the warm dark. It’s the sun-atmidnight time of your long-term cycle; the phase when your luminescent soul throbs with more vitality than your shiny ego. Celebrate the unseen powers that sustain the world. Pay reverence to what’s underneath, elusive and uncanny. Halloween costume tips: Draw inspiration from the shadow, the dream, the moon, the depths.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Speaking on behalf of the cosmic powers-that-be, I hereby give you permission to make your love bigger and braver. Raise it to the next level!

Help it find a higher expression. Wherever your love has felt pinched or claustrophobic, liberate it. If it’s been hemmed in by a lack of imagination, saturate it with breezy fantasies and flamboyant dreams. Cut it free from petty emotions and sour memories that have weighed it down. What can you do to give love the poetic license it needs to thrive?

Halloween costume suggestion: the consummate lover.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ve heard the old platitude, “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” The owner of a pizzeria in Mildura, Australia updated that sentiment in 2010 when the area was invaded by swarms of locusts. “They’re crunchy and tasty,” he said of the bugs — he used them as a topping for his main dish. His inventive approach makes good sense now. So if life gives you a mini-plague of locusts, make pizza garnished with the delectable creatures. Halloween costume suggestion: pizza delivery person carrying this novel delicacy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Some doors are almost always locked. On those infrequent occasions when they’re ajar, they remain so for only a brief period before being closed and bolted again. In the coming weeks, be alert for the rare opening of such a door. Through luck or skill or a blend of both, you may finally be able to gain entrance through — or perhaps exit from — a door or portal that’s been shut tight for as long as you remember. Halloween costume suggestion: the seeker who’s found the magic key.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Microbiologist Raul Cano managed to obtain a 45-million-year-old strain of yeast from an ancient chunk of amber. It was still alive!

Collaborating with a master brewer, he used it to make a brand of beer. One critic praised Fossil Fuel pale ale for its sweetness and clove aroma, while another said it has a “complex and well-developed taste profile.” I regard their successful project as a good metaphor for your task in the weeks ahead: extracting the vital essence from an old source, and putting it to work in the creation of a valuable addition to your life. Halloween costume suggestions: a friendly ghost, a polite helpful mummy, a cloned version of Buddha, the person you were as a child.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “When I read a book on Einstein’s physics of which I understood nothing, it doesn’t matter,” testified Pablo Picasso, “because it will make me understand something else.” You might want to adopt that approach to use in the weeks ahead. It’s almost irrelevant what subjects you study, investigate and rack your brains trying to understand; the exercise will help you stretch your ability to master ideas that have been beyond your reach — and maybe even stimulate the eruption of insights sealed in your subconscious. Halloween costume suggestion: eager student, white-coated lab researcher, Curious George.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Sit, walk or run, but don’t wobble,” says the Zen proverb. I’m passing it on as

advice worthy of your consideration. Maintaining clarity of purpose is crucial in the weeks ahead. Achieving crispness of delivery will be totally enjoyable. Cultivating unity among all your inner voices will be a high art you should aspire to master. Whatever you do, do it with relaxed single-mindedness. Make a sign reading “No wobbling,” and tape it to your mirror. Halloween costume suggestion: Be the superhero No Wobbling.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could preside over your very own Joy Luck Club in the days ahead.

According to my reading of the astrological omens, the levels of gratification possible may exceed your normal quota by a substantial margin. You may want to Google the Chinese character that means “double happiness” and use it as your ruling symbol. And it might be time to explore and experiment with the concepts of “super bliss,” “sublime delight” and “brilliant ecstasy.”

Halloween costume suggestions: a saintly hedonist from paradise, a superhero who can experience extreme amounts of pleasure, the luckiest person who ever lived.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): For more than 100 years, an English woman named Lena Thouless celebrated her birthday on Nov. 23. When she was 106, her daughter found her birth certificate and realized that Mum had actually been born on Nov. 22. I’m guessing a comparable correction is due in your life. Something you’ve believed about yourself for a long time is about to be revealed as slightly off. Halloween costume suggestion: a version of yourself from a parallel reality or another dimension.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Everyone is a genius at least once a year,” said scientist Georg Lichtenberg.

According to my reading of the astrological omens, the weeks ahead will be your time to confirm the truth of that aphorism. Your idiosyncratic brilliance is rising to a fever pitch, and may start spilling over into crackling virtuosity any minute now. Be discriminating about where you use that stuff; don’t waste it on trivia or triumphs that are beneath you. Halloween costume suggestions: Einstein, Marie Curie, Leonardo da Vinci, Emily Dickinson.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re ready to shed juvenile theories, amateurish approaches or paltry ambitions. I’m not implying you’re full of those things; I’m just saying that if you have any, you’ve now got the power to outgrow them. Your definition of success needs updating, and I think you’re up to the task. Why am I so sure? Well, because the Big Time is calling you — or at least a Bigger Time. Try this: Have brainstorming sessions with an ally or allies who know your true potential and can assist in formulating aggressive plans to activate it more fully. Halloween costume suggestions: a head honcho, big wheel, fat cat, top dog.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I know a woman who claims on her Facebook page that she speaks four languages: English, Elvish, Mermish and Parseltongue.

(For those of you who don’t read Tolkien or Harry Potter, Elvish is the language of the elves, Mermish of the mermaids and mermen, and Parseltongue of the serpents.) My Facebook friend probably also knows Pig Latin, baby talk and glossolalia, though she doesn’t mention them. I’d love for you to expand your mastery of foreign tongues, even if it’s just one these — and the weeks and months ahead will be an excellent time to begin. You’ll have a greater capacity for learning new ways to talk than you have since childhood. Halloween costume suggestion: a bilingual ambidextrous expert in reciting tongue-twisters.

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Repellent Practice

Guess what really bites? Rampant pesticide fogging for mosquitoes

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went outside one recent morning to water my garden (in case you’re unaware, we’re in a drought. http://bit.ly/qHZ5kq) and I had to come back inside. There was an acrid smell in the air that just wasn’t right, and after I was in the house I noticed that my eyes were slightly burning. Not exactly how I wanted to start my day. Not exactly how I want anyone to start their day!

In the heyday of the war on malaria, widespread DDT-spraying campaigns were used to stifle the pesky bloodsuckers. But DDT played havoc with the environment — it killed birds and beneficial insects as well as anopheles mosquitoes. And the mosquitoes eventually became resistant to DDT, and then to newer insecticides (http://bit.ly/qWqf1X).

This is a case (like most modern pharmacological solutions, in my opinion) in which the solution causes more destruction than the actual problem. Yes, there is a whole list of mosquito-borne illnesses. I know, and they can be scary. As a case in point, I lived in Bastimentos, Panama, where I contracted leishmania panamensis (borne not by a mosquito but rather another annoying little guy — a sandfly or “no-seeum”). A flesh-eating protozoa was deposited on four spots on my body by the bites (three on my face and neck, one on my left forearm), and it slowly ate my skin! (aka freaking scary!)

But the solution of injecting antimony daily for 30 days seemed to me, well, absolutely archaic. By the end of the treatment, patients need a nurse to come to their home for the injection abuse, since they’re too sick (from the “medicine”) to go to the hospital. I opted not to take antimony. The wounds healed up and today I am completely fine.

Mosquito “control,” by spraying everybody without their consent, is absolutely wrong. In case you think these “considered safe” chemicals are actually safe, please think again. And check out this link http://bit.ly/paVZlr, which states, “evidence clearly shows these chemicals are far more harmful than previously believed and emphasizes the critical importance for implementing immediate alternatives.”

This spraying is routinely done throughout Northeast Florida: Trucks smogging our neighborhoods, helicopters letting loose chemicals from above. Have you been fogged today? Check and see: http://bit.ly/n8sa2M Don’t Be Misled By “Safety” Claims When chemical representatives (or public officials) state how “safe” any given chemical is, keep in mind one of their favorite games. First, you’ll often hear reference to the word “toxic” in their explanations. This is where the average citizen is fooled. Most people erroneously judge the danger of any chemical based on

the word “toxic,” because the term “toxic” is loosely referring to as the amount of a chemical needed to kill an animal or person. Chemical industry spokesmen conveniently forget to mention that there are hundreds of other health effects from chemicals besides their overt toxicity (death). In fact, if you think about it, death is really the last thing we’re concerned about, since exposure to levels much lower than those considered “toxic” are being shown to affect the immune

consumes large numbers of mosquitoes.

• Birds. Several specific species of birds eat mosquitoes. Birds adapt their diet when there is a higher concentration of mosquitoes. And waterfowl consume mosquito larvae in their normal diets.

• Bats. Most bat species feed after dark or at dusk. Some experts estimated that one bat can eat between 600 to 1,000 insects, mosquitoes included, within a period of one hour.

There are also several things you can do to reduce the number of mosquitoes in your

It may seem easier to spray something to kill it (or take a pill to kill something inside of you when you’re sick), but toxins kill more than just mosquitoes (just as pills kill more than just disease), and leave both our inner and outer environments worse off than before. Let’s stop to think. There are better ways to answer our challenges! and nervous systems in many subtle ways.

Among the “non-toxic” impacts of pesticides: damaged marine life, child cancer risks, liver damage links, brain damage, behavioral issues, delayed child development, and a host of hormonal related problems.

It’s time to rethink how we solve our problems. Here are some non-hazardous solutions. There are a number of insects and small animals that are natural predators of the mosquito. To fully appreciate these animals, it is best to know how they can help reduce the number of mosquitoes. That way, instead of treating them like another annoyance, we can encourage them, to a certain degree, to control the pesky mosquitoes. Here’s a list of the mosquito’s natural enemies, together with some interesting facts: • Mosquitofish. They eat both plant and animal life. According to some studies, a single mosquitofi sh can eat up to 50 mosquito larvae in a half-hour, and a maximum of 168 in an eight-hour period. They are the best choice right now because they can tolerate various temperature changes in the water, poor environments and organic waters.

• Guppies. Like the mosquitofish, guppies have the ability to endure significant levels of chemical and organic pollutants in the water that would cause other fish to die.

The guppy can tolerate some changes in water temperature, but not as well as the mosquitofish, which survive drastic changes.

• Dragonflies. Normally, the dragonfly’s prey is caught in the air and eaten in flight. It

environment. Here are a few suggestions to encourage those enemies and other natural mosquito predators: • Put birdhouses on your lawn or in your backyard.

• If you have a pond near your country house, you can grow plants, like cattails and bulrushes, which attract dragonflies and other mosquitoeating insects.

• Dense shrubs and brush often provide a habitat for birds and mosquito-eating insects.

Jacksonville’s Mosquito Control site says “Chemical methods are used only if other methods are not possible.” However, I haven’t seen or heard of the city putting up bat houses, or of any planned work on creating more bird habitats in any neighborhoods.

It may seem easier to spray something to kill it, or take a pill to kill something inside of you when you’re sick, but toxins kill more than mosquitoes or disease and leave our inner and outer environments worse off than before. Let’s stop to think. There are better ways to answer our challenges! It’s time to stop killing and polluting every time we have a problem. It’s time to start planting! It’s now time to start healing, and regenerating a world fit for all life to live in.

Valerie Herrmann

Herrmann blogs at jacksonvillespermaculture network.com. You can find a link to report unwanted spraying at http://630city.coj.net/ AddRequest.aspx (Search for mosquito control in the drop-down menu.)

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