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EDITOR’S NOTE It’s not just time to work together; it’s time to end the name-calling. p. 4

Holiday Gift Guide advertising section. p. 34 Which is the right Christmas tree for you? p. 38

NEWS A proposal for digital billboards in Clay County is the latest in a long standoff between citizens and sign companies. p. 9 BUZZ Sea turtles at Anastasia State Park, Thanksgiving at Pete’s Bar, new schools in St. Johns County and more. p. 10 BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Carter G. Woodson Elementary School Principal Cheryl QuarlesGaston, Susan Conner of the Children’s Museum of St. Johns and Jacksonville City Council President Bill Bishop. p. 10 SPORTSTALK Jaguars’ two ugly losses in five days make a grim midseason report. p. 14 OUR PICKS MartiniFest, Ian Bogost’s “Simony,” Liz Gibson’s “Two-fingered Turkeys,” Hellyeah, Zion I and St. Johns River Blues Festival. p. 17 MUSIC Jacksonville quartet Artilect traffics in a technical blend of progressive metal combined with a listener-friendly, professional image. p. 18 North Carolina garage rock band Paint Fumes puts the danger back into rock ’n’ roll. p. 19 ON THE COVER Folio Weekly asked 10 artists to create one-of-a-kind ornaments to auction to benefit their favorite charities. See what inspired their First Coast creations and what organizations benefit from your bids. p. 25

MOVIES “Skyfall”: Daniel Craig’s darker Bond loses some punch. p. 41 “The Man with the Iron Fists”: Starring as Blacksmith, rapper RZA mangles his debut as director with a clumsy kung fu fantasy full of plot holes. p. 42 HAPPENINGS Cosmic American music by the unsung founder of country rock Gram Parsons is rooted right here. p. 49 Law professor by day, Foley emphasizes fresh topics and brevity in the soul of his Three Layers’ Comedy Sundays. p. 50 BACKPAGE Times have changed, and so have the students’ needs. p. 63 MAIL p. 5 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 12 THE EYE p. 15 LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 21 ARTS LISTING p. 46 HAPPENINGS p. 51 DINING GUIDE p. 52 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 577 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 58 I SAW U p. 59 CLASSIFIEDS p. 60

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Four More Years of Hyperbole?

It’s not just time to work together; it’s time to end the name-calling

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n-American. Socialist. Communist. Nazi.

Fascist. Bastard. Muslim. Godless. Antichrist.

Illegal. Spook. Boy. Monster. Monkey. Lazy.

These are some of the words that have been used to describe Barack Obama over the last several years.

Here’s one more description: Two-term president.

That’s the one that so many tried so hard to stop.

As soon as Obama became a presidential candidate for the 2008 election, the name-calling started. It grew louder and louder throughout the campaign. At one point, John McCain corrected a woman who said she heard Obama was an Arab. “No, ma’am,” he told her. “He’s a decent family man [and] citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues.”

The slurs increased after Obama was elected and the Tea Party formed. Their protests to reduce government spending, taxes and the deficit were often laced with racial epithets.

(Curious how the Tea Party never protested these issues while the previous white Republican big-spender was still in office.)

Rush Limbaugh greeted Obama’s first days in office with “I hope he fails.” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said in an October 2010 interview, “The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president.”

Republicans made it clear that they would walk away from any legislation Obama tried to pass, denying him any bipartisan compromise.

When Republicans began campaigning for the 2012 election (nearly as soon as Obama was elected), they attacked Obama’s policies like healthcare reform and the automakers’ bailout, but the more insidious and viral attacks took on a different color, if you’ll pardon the pun.

The ubiquitous and ridiculous questions about Obama’s birth certificate spawned a whole group of “Birthers.” He was painted as a liberal extremist who was sworn into office on the Quran and plotted to take people’s guns away.

During a July town hall meeting in Bowling Green, Ohio, in response to a woman’s assertion that Obama is a “monster,” Romney replied, “That’s not the term I would use.” Why go out of your way to paint your opponent as a human being? Similarly, Romney never corrected his campaign attack dog John H. Sununu when he implied that Obama is un-American or used the code word “lazy” when describing the president’s lackluster performance during his first debate against Romney.

Donald Trump, who endorsed Romney, was one of the leaders in questioning whether Obama was born in the U.S. and eligible to be president.

His October surprise was a promise to contribute $5 million to a charity of Obama’s choice if the president released his college and passport records. There’s no way he could have been president of the Harvard Law Review, right?

In an election night Twitter tirade, Trump tweeted the election was “a total sham and a travesty.” He encouraged a “revolution in this country” and tweeted: “The electoral college is a disaster for a democracy.” Republicans thought

they had this election wrapped up, but talk about a sore loser.

Things turned a little ugly late that night at the University of Mississippi when a protest against the re-election of President Obama grew into a crowd of about 400 people shouting racial slurs. Some reported the burning of an Obama campaign sign. The school had just recognized the 50th anniversary of violent rioting during the forced integration of Ole Miss with the enrollment of its first black student, James Meredith.

And just down the road from here, in Gainesville, Dove World Outreach Center pastor Terry Jones promoted Jan. 19, 2013, as a day for nationwide burning of effigies and images of “President Hussein Obama.”

“The results of the election were either a fraud or a continuing example of how the American people have been duped,” his press release stated. “He is destroying the moral and financial fiber of our country.”

He circulated photos of a display on the Dove World property that depicts a blackskinned human figure, dressed in a suit, hanging from a noose over a freshly dug grave with a tombstone that reads “OBAMA PRESIDENCY DEAD NOVEMBER 2012.” It is designed so that some words are so small they cannot be read, making it effectively read “OBAMA DEAD.” This is the same man who previously threatened to burn copies of the Quran and lent his support to the pathetically childish “Innocence of Muslims” film that sparked protests around the world. He’s a crazed and ignorant controversy chaser whose church now has only about 50 members and lost its taxexempt status in 2010 after it was determined that parts of its campus were being used for Jones’ furniture-shipping business. But he does have free speech rights.

Jones has no interest in healing partisan wounds and moving forward. He only cares about stoking more controversy with some of the most potent, ugly, racist metaphors that exist in the U.S. He is on the fringe, and that is where he should stay.

The problem is that the fringe has taken up residence with more and more of the real estate in the middle. With the help of polarized, self-selecting media reinforced by social circles that allow no challenges admission, ideas like Jones’ take on lives of their own through reply-all emails.

Consider this September letter to the editor that ran in The Florida Times-Union from Orson Swindle III, a retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel who served as assistant secretary of commerce in the Reagan administration: “His [Obama’s] re-election would be a disaster for us all, especially for our children and grandchildren. His re-election would be an insult, a crime and a tragedy to all of us.”

Do we have four more years of this kind of hyperbole ahead of us?

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

Time for GOP Change

Now that the election is over, there sure are a lot of mad and angry Republicans. They can look no further than their own party. They should be angry at the GOP leaders for allowing themselves to be hijacked by the Grover Norquists, Rush Limbaughs, Glenn Becks and Karl Roves. They should be upset that they allowed the Tea Publicans and Bible-thumpers to define them. They should be ashamed for letting the party place a higher capital value on the dollar above humanity. Disgusted that the party sold their votes to the highest bidder.

Downright mad that their party refuses to recognize the diversity of America. And they should take their own personal blinders off and appreciate the multicultural Americans they personally know and interact with at work, church, play and school every day: blacks, lesbians, gays, Latinos, Asians, Jews, Muslims, all Americans. The GOP needs to take personal inventory. Make amends where necessary. And they need to move forward. The old adage of change or die is happening right now within and around the Grand Old Party.

Kathy Sutherland Finn Jacksonville via email

Churches Should Be Held Accountable

After reading “Politicking from the Pulpit” [Oct. 30], I find myself wondering what is being done to penalize these churches that have violated the law? Handing the already retired preacher a pamphlet isn’t really taking care of the issue; the damage has already been done.

The abysmal behavior by First Baptist Church during the HRO was not a surprise, but still a shock. While I expected them to swing their power and money around in order to prevent equal rights for all, I didn’t expect the Koch brothers-like control. Let’s not forget when FBC happily hosted Newt Gingrich during the election. I’m so sure they stuck to church matters only and kept politics out of that.

If we have documented evidence of churches violating the law, what is being done

and by whom? It seems that most people are aware of, and even expect, churches to sway the vote. I also wonder how many problems could be solved monetarily if churches, especially mega-churches, had to pay taxes! Parishioners need to stop drinking the Kool-Aid and think for themselves, in all areas of life, but especially when it comes to politics.

Tiffany Arnold Jacksonville via email

What About Other Churches?

I missed seeing anything in the church article [“Politicking from the Pulpit,” Oct. 30] about the Baptist churches, especially on Northside that tell their souls to only vote for Obama or else. I have even heard tapes of it. And I guess you have never heard of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and his politics. Oh, and the souls to the polls brought to you by Corrine Brown? Where is any of this vs. casting stones at Mandarin churches and Catholic churches? Shame on you and your left-wing rag of a paper.

Dotti Cahill Fleming Island via email

Investigating ALEC

I greatly appreciated reading Billee Bussard’s outstanding and comprehensive article “The ALEC Equation” [Oct. 30]. This is meaningful information that all of us should be aware of.

I am sure there are people who never heard of the American Legislative Exchange Council prior to reading your article in Folio Weekly.

Thank you. This report/article required a lot of investigation and fact-finding on your part. Although I am aware of ALEC, I was not aware of its strong influence in Tallahassee.

It all sounds evil; it’s systematically Satanic. I am surprised taxpayers aren’t revolting, aren’t taking down these corrupt politicians, aren’t stripping corporations of their powers. Why aren’t people angry?

Please investigate more; please report your findings via Folio Weekly. We all need this type of journalistic reporting. Please continue to

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keep us informed. Thank you for this report. I am spending Thanksgiving in Orlando and I’m taking this issue of Folio Weekly with me to discuss with family members and friends.

Benjamin E. McConnell Orange Park via email

Kudos for Billee Bussard

I enjoy reading Folio Weekly every week. Billee Bussard did a great job, and the cover was great!

Good Job

Angie Hall Bryceville via email

This story is great! Thanks to your reporter for the hard work putting the story together. I wish The Florida Times-Union would runs stories like this.

Ted Hornoi-Centerwall Jacksonville via email

Frankenstorm Sandy Is What We Eat

Superstorm Sandy is one more dramatic demonstration that climate change and its extreme weather patterns are now part of our future.

Although we’re unlikely to reverse climate change, we can still mitigate its effects by reducing our driving, our energy use and our meat consumption.

Yes, meat consumption. A 2006 U.N. report estimated that meat consumption accounts for 18 percent of manmade greenhouse gases.

A 2009 article in the respected World Watch magazine suggested that it might be closer to 50 percent.

Carbon dioxide, the principal greenhouse gas, is emitted by burning forests to create animal pastures and by combustion of fossil fuels to confine, feed, transport and slaughter animals and refrigerate their carcasses. The much more damaging methane and nitrous oxide are discharged from digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools, respectively.

We have the power to reduce the devastating effects of climate change every time we eat. Our local supermarket offers a rich variety of soybased lunch “meats,” hot dogs, veggie burgers, soy and nut-based dairy products (including cheese and ice cream) and an ample selection of traditional vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts.

Product lists, easy recipes and transition tips are available at livevegan.org.

Jason Rittonhouse Jacksonville via email

Pension Questions

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Recently, I became curious about the frequently heard political statement that Jacksonville’s Police & Fire Pension Fund is “unsustainable.”

Here’s what troubles me: We never hear about the original JCCI analysis that was published in 2009, which gives budgetary context to the police and fire pension fund. We generally only hear the “unsustainable” line.

After a cursory look at the JCCI report, what stands out to me is our per capita spending on public safety compared to other Florida cities. Heck, our per capita spending on just about everything stands out, compared to other Florida cities. Take a look at the document (bit.ly/TwBaTw) — it’s low.

Another notable item from the JCCI report is on page 19: The percentage of spending on law enforcement goes up and down in small increments until the years 2006-2009, when the increases begin to recur regularly.

The years 2008 forward are distinctly

recessionary years, and someone needs to ask: On what years are these pension “sustainability projections” based? Is it fair or responsible to base projections on recessionary years? I can’t help but wonder whether there’s a rush to get pension reform done before we see any significant improvement in the economy.

JCCI attributes the source of our current pension woes to pushing forward pension obligations in previous years, i.e., taking “pension holidays,” in order to supplement the city’s general fund: “For Jacksonville, underfunded pension liabilities, combined with sharply dropping investment returns in 2008 and early 2009 due to the national economic and market situations, will dramatically increase the amount of money required to meet pension obligations.”

As one fellow observer notes, when the stock market is roaring, city officials use it as an excuse to skip paying pension obligations, yet when the stock market declines, city officials start talking about doing away with a defined benefit plan altogether. In a sense, the city robbed Peter (pension obligations) to pay Paul (other city expenses.) The solution now requires that we put everything on the table.

Is a rebounding economy on that table? How about millage increases? Take another look at the JCCI report. You’ll find our millage rates are far below those of other Florida cities, too.

My question is: With such comparatively low millage rates, and such comparatively low perresident expenditures, why would our city be taking pension holidays in the first place?

And how can we fairly value the liability of the Police & Fire Pension Fund, in comparison to the city’s other pensions, when two different valuing systems are used? The non-police and fire pensions are valued on a “smoothed value” basis, instead of a “market value” basis.

Shouldn’t we have an apples-to-apples means of comparing these pensions and their liabilities?

Incidentally, all this concern about pension reform takes our attention completely away from the “formula” by which the Jacksonville Electric Authority relays payments to the city of Jacksonville, payments which have increased as our electric and water rates have increased.

Doesn’t this formula, which apparently took the form of a change to the city’s municipal charter a few years ago, amount to a stealth tax? Why isn’t anyone jumping up and down about the 12 percent increase that occurred in 2008 and the 13 percent increase that occurred in 2009 in per capita utilities taxes and franchise fees?

We as consumers pay these fees to JEA, which then pays the city of Jacksonville. JCCI reports that the JEA was expected to have remitted $40 million to the city in 2009. (See page 14.)

By contrast, and as a way of putting all this in context, the change in costs for the pension fund from 2008-’09 was only 2 percent; i.e., it stayed around $8 million, according to JCCI. In short, I have more questions than answers, questions that I’d love to have answered not by politicians, but by outside experts. Until that happens, when I hear “unsustainability” in reference to public safety pensions in Jacksonville, I’ll hear it as a political soundbite, instead of the way it’s being peddled — as a “fiscal truth.” I’m not from Missouri, but I’d like someone to “show me” anyway.

Full disclosure: My father, now deceased, retired on a disability pension after 26 years with the JSO. My husband served as counsel to the Fraternal Order of Police for 14 years.

Julie Geisenburg Delegal Jacksonville via email

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Was Not a Bargain

Let’s take a look at an example used to point out that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), also known as the stimulus, is not really as good as the article [“Stopping the Freefall,” Backpage Editorial, Nov. 6] makes it looks. I will take the local example to show the numbers are not as good as the author claims.

I do not dispute that the SAFT Plant is a good thing for Jacksonville. I hope SAFT is financially able to survive the bankruptcies going through the battery business. That being said, the dollars per job created for SAFT are not a good investment.

There were 300 construction jobs as the plant was built. Now that it is complete, there are, according to Mr. Gaillard, 300 permanent jobs.

The taxpayer investment was $90 million.

Using the number of permanent jobs, this ends up being an investment of $300,000 per job created. If these jobs pay an extremely high salary of $100,000 per year, and the workers paid an average income tax of 12.1 percent and employee/employer combined payroll taxes of 15.3 percent, it would take almost 11 years for the government to recover its investment.

The private sector creates a lot of jobs at a much lower cost. If the $832 billion had been given as a tax break (holiday), it would have created more than the 2.1 million stimulus jobs estimated by the Congressional Budget Office.

In guessing the cost per employee, we use the Census Bureau’s 2009 estimate of an average salary of $47,000. We then will allow $13,000 for benefits and the employer portion of payroll taxes. This would be a cost of $60,000 per employee.

Since this is extra income from a tax holiday, taxes are not an issue on how the money is spent. Assume the people who receive this windfall use 30 percent of it for savings and to pay off debt, that leaves the remaining $582.4 billion for spending. If the merchants and manufacturers who receive this $582.4 billion in spending by the public use 50 percent on increasing the number of employees, that amount would be $291.2 billion.

Assuming the average amount of cost per employee, a tax holiday would have created almost 4.8 million jobs. This is more than twice the number of jobs created by the stimulus.

These numbers are based on a conservative estimate of the amount of funds received that would be spent on jobs.

Also, the amount of funds spent on merchandise and raw materials would have created jobs. The spending by the new hires in their communities would also create jobs.

After these are factored into estimates, the number of jobs created could have been closer to 8 million.

The ARRA could have been much better used to stimulate the economy.

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One of Jacksonville’s digital billboards advertises the First Coast News morning show. The electronic billboard, one of 23 in Duval County, is located on U.S. 1 just before the Southside Boulevard turnoff heading north. Clay County Commissioners are scheduled to consider allowing electronic billboards in meetings in December. Photo: Walter Coker

A Bright Idea for Clay County?

A proposal for digital billboards is the latest in a long standoff between citizens and sign companies

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arion Hilliard fears a time when Blanding Boulevard may look like The Strip in Las Vegas, with electronic billboards resembling huge flatscreen TVs competing for the attention of Clay County motorists.

“I don’t know of anyone in Clay County that wants anything that garish,” said Hilliard, who appeared at a recent Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting to again fight the dragon she thought she had slayed several years ago — the growth of billboards in Clay County.

Hilliard of Orange Park serves on the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and is chairwoman of the state Department of Transportation Highway Beautification Council. She has been active in the growth of wildflowers along Florida highways and has been fighting billboards since 2004.

At a meeting of the County Commissioners on Oct. 23, Hilliard said, “Citizens worked extremely hard in order to keep this county free of additional billboards. If you do accept digital billboards, you are opening the door for all billboards to come into the county.”

Another Clay resident who has fought the existing billboards is Candace Bridgewater, who considers them visual pollution.

But the commission is going full speed ahead with the proposal, with a hearing before the Planning Commission on Dec. 4 and the County Commissioners on Dec. 11.

“The community wanted a ban on billboards and worked very hard to achieve it,” Bridgewater said. “It is the law and a strong law, and I don’t want it breached.”

“I want to see the trees and sky, and I don’t want to see digital billboards,” Bridgewater said.

Susan C. Sharpe, former managing editor at Rutgers Law Review, in an article published in August wrote, “If left effectively unregulated, digital billboards will not only permanently destroy what few scenic vistas remain but also put drivers at risk because sign operators push the limits of technology to vie for more viewers.”

In Jacksonville, attorney Bill Brinton currently represents Scenic Jacksonville in two lawsuits involving digital billboards.

While there is a prohibition on all new billboards in Jacksonville, certain settlement agreements allow new non-digital billboards

under very limited circumstances. Scenic Jacksonville, a party to those agreements, has sued Clear Channel Outdoor Inc., CBS Outdoor Inc. and the city of Jacksonville, Brinton said.

“It asserts that the erection and placement of digital billboards under those agreements were illegal,” Brinton said.

While previous city attorneys had taken the position that the digital billboards were not allowed, the current General Counsel has taken the opposite position, resulting in the lawsuit over their legality, Brinton said.

In addition, Scenic Jacksonville has recently filed a public records lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville. Scenic Jacksonville alleges the city did not produce records that revealed communications between a billboard company and a building inspection division supervisor.

A court hearing of the case is scheduled for Nov. 19.

It’s a battle that’s going on across the country, as billboard companies fight to increase their digital footprint. According to the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, there are an estimated 400,000 billboard faces in the United States and about 3,600 of them are digital.

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, there are 836 billboard structures in Northeast Florida. Each structure can hold one or two billboards. Duval County has the most, at 373 structures, followed by 307 in St. Johns County, 108 in Nassau County and 48 in Clay County. Duval is currently the only Northeast Florida county with digital billboards, at a count of 24 total faces.

The St. Petersburg City Council has approved an ordinance that will put an end to 83 static billboards and allow the construction of six digital billboards near I-275.

Peter King, of Nassau County’s Growth Management Department, said though there are billboards on I-95 and along S.R. 200, there are no electronic billboards. While St. Johns County also has billboards, its county ordinance prohibits electronic billboards, said County Communications Director Michael Ryan.

In 2004, Clay County Commissioners imposed a ban on all types of billboards.

Under the ban, no new billboards could

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Booze Ban Lifted Clay County residents can now buy alcohol on Sunday mornings in the county’s unincorporated areas. Voters repealed the ban during the Nov. 6 election. Bars, restaurants, golf courses, convenience stores and grocers had fought the law, which had prohibited sales until 2 p.m. on Sundays. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce had sought removal of the prohibition, saying it was costing local businesses.

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The reason for not touring given by Grammy-winning duo The Civil Wars sounds like a divorce instead of problems in a singing group. The group has canceled all its upcoming tour dates, including a show at The Florida Theater Jan. 9. The duo, Joy Williams and John Paul White, released a statement Nov. 6, explaining that they were canceling performances because of “internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition.” Earlier this year, The Civil Wars bowed out of some stops on a European tour.

Just a Few Dollars More With just a few days remaining on a goal to reach $20,000, Al Letson has raised more than $15,534 from 286 backers for his radio show “State of the Re:Union.” Letson’s NPR show visits dreamers and doers in cities and towns across America. “The Kickstarter campaign has been steady and I’m confident we will cross the finish line. I’m sure of this because, as always, Jacksonville has stepped up and wrapped its arms around me and this project. I am extremely grateful,” Letson said. The fundraising push ends Nov. 15. So far this year, the show has completed 10 episodes, traveling coast-to-coast. The three additional episodes, to be released by year’s end, will focus primarily on education and the military.

Turtles Toddle Off Two juvenile green sea turtles, Pod and Simpson, have been released into the ocean at Anastasia State Park. Pod, underweight, suffering from mild anemia and missing a right front flipper, washed up on the jetty behind the park on June 24. Simpson was found in a small tidal creek and rescued by staff from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Local sea turtle conservation group Eastman Environmental and Anastasia State Park personnel released Pod and Simpson Nov. 1.

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be erected, and existing ones could not be replaced or repaired.

In the 2004 ordinance, commissioners determined “that billboards detract from the natural and manmade beauty of the county.”

In addition, it found “that billboards attract attention of drivers passing by the billboards, thereby adversely affecting traffic safety and constituting a public nuisance and a noxious use of the land on which billboards are erected.”

Now Clay County seems to be changing its tune as the commissioners who approved the 2004 ordinance have left office.

The commissioners are working on two billboard laws. One is a six-page ordinance written by the county, and the other is an 18-page proposal written by Clear Channel.

The proposed county ordinance says, “The County Commission finds that its signage regulations unduly restrict the ability of outdoor advertising companies to operate their businesses in the County.”

The ordinance also states “the Board finds and determines that this amendment is not in conflict with the public interest.”

Lisa Hall, a spokesperson for the Florida Outdoor Advertising Association, said that the current attrition rate for billboards is less than 3 percent a year.

“It doesn’t result in an appreciable reduction in the number of billboards in the foreseeable future,” she said of Clay’s current law.

The proposal before the commissioners is for a swap-down plan, where two to three static billboards are swapped for one digital billboard. That would allow the county to reduce the number of billboards in a shorter timeframe, she said.

About 50 billboards dot the landscape along Blanding Boulevard near Orange Park Mall, a few more are along the road toward Kingsley Avenue and some pop up in other areas of the county. Some of the billboards are static, while others change their messages by using flipping triple panels — but they are not digital. They advertise Planet Fitness, Orange Park Medical Center, Hooters, Infiniti cars, and doctors and lawyers.

If the change is approved, billboard companies will be able to place shiny new digital signs with thousands and thousands of brightly colored light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

The signs can be changed every few seconds, increasing the opportunity for sign companies to sell more advertising.

Under the county proposal, each billboard face must be no greater than 675 square feet, and for each digital billboard installed, the billboard company must remove two to three times in standard billboard signage, depending on the number of billboards it owns in the county.

The proposal calls for no billboards to be more than 50 feet in height and requires them to use dimming technology that adjusts the brightness of the sign based on ambient conditions.

The signs are designed to make people read them.

“Taking one’s eyes off the road for more than two seconds is considered to be dangerous, and billboards need five seconds of viewing to be effective,” Brinton said.

Jerry Wachtel, a nationally known traffic safety expert who has consulted with both industry and government, said there is “growing evidence that billboards can attract and hold a driver’s attention for the extended periods of time that we now know to be unsafe.”

“The bottom line, in my opinion: These digital billboards can be operated in a way not to be a threat to safety, but the outdoor industry is not willing to operate them that way,” said Wachtel, president of The Veridian Group Inc. in Berkeley, Calif.

Longtime Clay County resident Bill Garrison of Clay Hill believes the county will approve the electronic billboards, which will result in the reduction in the total number of billboards in the county.

“If we can make Clay look better, I’m all for it,” he said.

“Too many billboards can be a distraction. They don’t help the appearance of a community.”

Bouquets to Carter G. Woodson Elementary School Principal Cheryl Quarles-Gaston for being named one of three statewide winners of the Leonard Miller Principal Leadership Award in 2012. She will receive the award on Nov. 14 at the University of Miami’s 10th anniversary celebration.

She and two other principals will each receive $10,000. Quarles-Gaston is being honored for raising student achievement, empowering staff and building partnerships that support school improvement goals.

Bouquets to Susan Conner of the Children’s Museum of St. Johns for raising $700,000 to buy a historic building in St. Augustine to house the museum. Conner told the St. Johns County School Board on Nov. 6 that the museum was about halfway to its fundraising goal of $1.5 million; she hopes to open next summer in the Dow Museum of Historic Homes. The initial fundraising dollars will be used to buy the property and another $4 million will be sought for future expenses, she told The Florida Times-Union.

Brickbats to Jacksonville City Council President Bill Bishop for seeking $160,000 to hire a lobbyist who will report to the Council. We aren’t saying that Jacksonville might not need another lobbyist, but $160,000 is a lot of money for a city budget barely squeaking by, especially because the city already has a $101,500 lobbyist who reports to the mayor. Maybe the mayor and City Council should work together on how much lobbying power the city really needs.

Ron Word rword@folioweekly.com

Thanksgiving Party a Go! If the Pilgrims had had to get a permit for their first Thanksgiving party with the Indians, the tradition may not have taken hold. One Thanksgiving tradition will continue, though. For the 28th year in a row, Pete’s Bar in Neptune Beach has received a permit from the state to hold its block party along First Street. Earlier, owner Nancy Jensen was told the state Division of Alcoholic Beverages wouldn’t issue her temporary permit, but after a story ran in The Florida Times-Union and state Rep. Janet Adkins called the agency, “Pierre’s By The Sea” was given the go-ahead for its annual homecoming bash. See you there!

Bursting at the Seams Two new K-8 schools are in the works for St. Johns County, to meet demand from students in the state’s fastest-growing school district. The School Board is planning a workshop in December to approve the financing package for the $30.5 million, two-story buildings. Construction is being funded through certificates of participation, a type of financing in which an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program, rather than a bond being secured by those revenues. And the county can tap impact fees. The schools are expected to be completed by June 2014. Each of the schools will accommodate 1,388 students.

The new schools are planned for the high-growth areas of Nocatee and Durbin Crossing. County school staff warned that unless new revenues materialize, no more schools will be built until 2018.

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’m no stranger to cruelty. I firmly believe in the adage “humor trumps cruelty” and if it’s a choice between making someone cry or delivering an insanely hilarious joke — well, that’s why they invented Puffs lotion-y tissues.

Example! When I was younger, I was fond of terrifying people. Not just scaring them, but actually pushing them to sanity’s edge, where they break out in a cold sweat all over. A fave gag would be to wait for my neighbor to unload groceries from his car

I always did it for laughs, and never to just be a jerk – unlike those cruel jerks over at NBC and their insanely cruel and jerky behavior toward the cast and crew of “Community.” trunk at night. When he’d take a bag into the house, I’d hop inside the open trunk. Upon his return, he’d reach in for another bag of groceries, and instead feel a human body. Now most people would say “BOO!” at this point.

But as I am extraordinarily cruel, I’d wait an extra five seconds to ensure my victim was at the height of confusion and then scream, “AIIIIEEEEEEEYYYARRGHHHH!” at the top of my lungs, leaping out to strangle him. Oh, did I mention I’m wearing a hockey mask?

Sooo … yeah. I’m well-versed in the ways of cruelty. HOWEVER! I always did it for laughs, and never to just be a jerk — unlike those cruel jerks over at NBC and their insanely cruel and jerky behavior toward the cast and crew of “Community.”

As you undoubtedly know, “Community” is an NBC sitcom about a tight-knit clique of odd community college students starring Joel McHale, Alison Brie, Donald Glover, Gillian Jacobs, Yvette Nicole Brown, Danny Pudi and that kinda cruel jerk, Chevy Chase.

After three seasons of great reviews, a cult following and so-so ratings, NBC abruptly yanked the show from the schedule, replacing it with reruns of “30 Rock.” It took an insane amount of nagging from fans, but they resumed airing the show in March 2011 — without a promise to pick it up in the fall. (So far, only sorta cruel!)

Without warning, the show’s production company Sony (in association with NBC) announced show creator Dan Harmon was fired — umm … cruelly forgetting to inform Harmon of that critical piece of info — and was being replaced by two new writers. Though offered a job as the show’s “creative consultant” (which in industry-speak is one step up from a chicken coop raker), Harmon told them in so many words to “go screw.”

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fourth season — ordering a scant 13 episodes instead of the usual 25 — and scheduled it to return on FRIDAYS (instead of its sweet Thursday night slot) starting on Oct. 19. Hey, waitasecond … it’s way past Oct. 19, and still no “Community”? Why? Because jerkily cruel NBC yanked the rug out from under fans AGAIN by rescheduling it for spring. This time “Community” won’t return until at least Feb. 7, 2013 (if at all, right?), which means their Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas episodes won’t run until … hmmm … I dunno … maybe April?

NBC? You guys are CRUEL JERKS. And not “funny” cruel either. Word to the wise, my network friends. You may want to keep your car trunks closed after shopping at the grocery store. Because someone might try to add a bag full of “AIIIIIEEEEEEYYYARRGHHH!”

TUESDAY, NOV. 13 9:00 ABC HAPPY ENDINGS Max discovers he’s AWESOME at hosting Bar Mitzvahs – which is exactly when everything turns less than kosher.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 10:00 FX AMERICAN HORROR STORY In “I Am Anne Frank, Part 2,” we discover if that really is Anne Frank! (Which may explain some things.)

10:00 SPIKE EDDIE MURPHY: ONE NIGHT ONLY An all-star tribute to the king of ’80s comedy, Eddie Murphy!

THURSDAY, NOV. 15 8:00 NBC 30 ROCK Tracy plays Jack as a villain in a new movie, which kinda sorta makes Jack INSANE. 9:00 HBO CROSSFIRE HURRICANE A historical documentary of The Rolling Stones featuring tons of archival footage, interviews and music.

FRIDAY, NOV. 16 9:00 CW AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL A one-hour retrospective of “the best Top Model freakouts.” Yessssssssss.

10:00 CBS A SALUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON A tribute show devoted to Whitney, starring Jennifer Hudson, Usher, CeCe Winans and more!

SATURDAY, NOV. 17 11:30 NBC SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Host: The Avengers’ Jeremy Renner! Cue lame Hawkeye jokes.

SUNDAY, NOV. 18 8:00 DSC MYTHBUSTERS The guys examine myths regarding lasagna. There are myths regarding lasagna? Like what? Like it’s “not delicious”?

9:00 AMC THE WALKING DEAD Rick and the gang start to feel like prison life isn’t as awesome as they once thought. Plus, ZOMBIES.

MONDAY, NOV. 19 10:00 ABC CASTLE Castle and Beckett go on the run with a witness being pursued by the mob. Sounds more fun that it is.

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On Nov. 12, five winners were selected from those who had the most correct answers and were announced on folioweekly.com. They each won two free VIP tickets to Folio Weekly’s MartiniFest on Nov. 16.

1. Gin is a spirit that derives its predominant flavor from what?

Juniper berries 2. H.L. Mencken called the martini “the only American invention as perfect as the ____.”

Sonnet 3. What kind of martini does James Bond prefer “shaken, not stirred”?

Vodka martini 4. A dirty martini contains a splash of what?

Olive juice 5. If you prefer cocktail onions (on skewer) instead of olives in your martini, you would order a what?

Gibson 6. If you bypass the gin completely and use vodka instead, it’s called what?

Kangaroo

7. Noël Coward suggested that a perfect martini should be made by “filling a glass with gin, then waving it in the general direction” of what country?

Italy 8. In 1863, a vermouth maker started marketing its product under the brand name Martini. This product is still available today, although it is now better known as what?

Martini & Rossi 9. Who said “a Martini should always be stirred, not shaken, so that the molecules lie sensuously on top of one another.”

Somerset Maugham 10. The name “vermouth” comes from the German word “wermut,” which means what?

Wormwood

Those who had the most correct answers were entered in a drawing to win two tickets to Old City Music Fest Nov. 11. The winner was announced on folioweekly.com Nov. 8.

1. Which Jacksonville Southern rock band formed first?

The Allman Brothers Band

7. In what year did three Lynyrd Skynyrd members die in a plane crash?

1977

2. How many Van Zant brothers are there?

3

8. Ronnie Van Zant was buried in Orange Park but now rests in another Northeast Florida cemetery. Which one?

Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery

3. Which Lynyrd Skynyrd member was also in 38 Special?

Larry Junstrom 4. Which of these Lynyrd Skynyrd members was NOT also in Blackfoot?

Peter Keys 5. Where did Lynyrd Skynyrd get its name?

A high school P.E. teacher

9. Which Jacksonville band’s debut album was Ronnie Van Zant supposed to produce before passing away?

Molly Hatchet 10. Who’s the only original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd still left in the band today?

Gary Rossington

6. Which 38 Special member recorded a video for the Jacksonville Jaguars that’s played at home games?

Donnie Van Zant

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Hometown Gory

Jaguars’ two ugly losses in five days make a grim midseason report

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ven after playing the Packers close in Green Bay, fielding a quarterback with a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder, the Jaguars faced criticisms — as you’d expect with a 1-6 season.

When former Gators coach Steve Spurrier opined that Alabama would be competitive with the worst team in the National Football League, many immediately thought he was talking about the Jags. Hearteningly (I guess), folks rose up to defend the Jags against such an aspersion — similar to what was being said about the © 2012 Lions during their 0-16 season in 2008 One oddsmaker said the Jags would be favored by 24 on a neutral field.

So there’s that, at least, if you’re looking for reasons to pound your chest as a Jags fan, after the worst start in franchise history. There is nothing comparable to this. This is a team that’s underperforming even the most modest expectations. Preseason, Vegas had the Jags pinned as a five-win franchise this year; I saw them having wildcard potential if everything went well. To make matters worse, they actually have a road advantage this year. The only win so far? At Indianapolis. The point spread at home? Brutal.

The first game in the homestand, against the Lions, saw the road team favored by around four points — and many of the gambling ilk thought that to be a sexy pick. They clearly didn’t know how this team folds at home.

They didn’t know the Jags would give up four rushing touchdowns to backs who started the season on the Motown bench. They didn’t know how porous the Jaguars’ line would be yet again. 31-14 was that score. And it wasn’t as close as the number. As coach Mike Mularkey said afterward, “We were outplayed in all phases.” You can look at the statistics to confirm that.

To add insult to injury, half those points were rung up during garbage-time, when the game had long since been decided. No surprise, then, that fingers were pointed.

Former Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith called out quarterback Blaine Gabbert on Twitter: “I have never been a fan of Blaine,” suggesting the team needed an upgrade at that slot and at general manager.

Is Gabbert to blame? Not unless he was on the line whiffing on key blocks. Not unless he was out there not fighting for jump balls, as the reputedly preternaturally gifted Justin Blackmon failed to do during a second-half

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interception. Under these circumstances, no quarterback could succeed. With Andrew Luck — who set a rookie passing record just a few days before in a home win for the surging Colts — coming to town, the stage was set.

The Colts are in the first year of rebuilding — as opposed to the Jaguars, who’ve been rebuilding since Bill Clinton was president — but damned if it isn’t working. The team arrived here at 5-3, and they had a shared focus — honoring their coach, Chuck Pagano, who’s battling cancer. A couple of dozen Colts shaved their heads in solidarity with the coach, who’s lost much of his hair as a result of his chemotherapy. The Jaguars, meanwhile, with a coach at the peak of health, lapse in focus game after game — and Thursday night’s tilt with the Colts was no exception.

The Jaguars lost 31-14, and the team was exposed all over the place. The defense — minus superannuated Rashean Mathis, who’s been victimized by the Colts and Reggie Wayne throughout his career — did a credible job getting pressure on and stopping Luck from throwing for 300 yards, though he rushed for two TDs anyway. However, we saw Gabbert again fail to move the team down the field in the first half, checking down to safe routes — like the out he threw that resulted in a thirdquarter Pick 6.

Gabbert didn’t finish the game because of an injury. The much-maligned Chad Henne wrapped it up, but we all know what he can do, so whatever quarterback controversy may exist is ameliorated by the harsh lights of the numbers.

Speaking of harsh lights, how did those empty seats look beneath the glare of national television? About as bad as Mularkey looked when he rushed out on the field and lost it with the officials — looking like Jack Del Rio when things went bad, as they did so often when he was at the helm.

Owner Shad Khan did a lot of interviews last week and assured fans to hang in there, and not ask him to fire folks like Gene Smith.

But “All In” doesn’t work when you’re 1-8.

The Jaguars’ lack of talent, coaching and organizational vision is apparent in their lack of discipline in this worst season in franchise history. Only seven games to go!

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he Nov. 7 First Wednesday Art Walk’s theme was Movember, benefiting the moustachegrowing charity foundation that raises awareness and funds for men’s health every November. The Carling was the headquarters for Movember Jax with a registration station for Movember.com, two kegs of Intuition Ale Works’ “Movembrew,” giveaways and more.

Hemming Plaza, the center of Art Walk, offered a craft table for folks to make and model their own moustache styles.

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Reasons to leave the house this week INTERACTIVE IAN BOGOST

This video game developer isn’t playing “Donkey Kong.” Instead, Bogost is a professor of interactive computing at Georgia Tech, and his latest project, “Simony,” examines the importance of buying versus earning achievement. The installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville challenges players to earn or purchase their way up the leaderboard. Bogost gives a free lecture 2 p.m. Nov. 17, the same day “Simony” opens at MOCA’s Haskell Atrium Gallery, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown. The exhibit runs through March 10. 366-6911. mocajacksonville.com

HEAVY METAL HELLYEAH

If you’re looking for a metal supergroup, can I get a Hellyeah? Mudvayne’s Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett, Pantera’s Vinnie Paul, Damageplan’s Bob Zilla and Nothingface’s Tom Maxwell are ready for a stampede. The groove metal sound hits Arlington 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N. $18-$75.

223-9850. brewstersmegaplex.com

BLUES ST. JOHNS RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL

The River City Bluez Band (pictured) is swinging the blues among more than 15 acts at the two-day festival. Matt “Guitar” Murphy, formerly of The Blues Brothers, is set to take the stage at 9 p.m. Nov. 17.

Tony Martin (from left), Robbie Hodge, Maggie Shook and Tony Marinaccio perform 5 p.m. Nov. 18.

The blues festival is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 17 and noon-7 p.m. Nov. 18 from Third Street to Eighth Street, downtown Palatka. Free. 386-325-5454. stjohnsriverbluesfestival.com Photo: B. Martin

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The underground hip-hop duo from Oakland breaks it down in Duval. DJ AmpLive and MC Zumbi electrify with an inner light and an upbeat message that focuses on healing the nation.

Minnesota, Inclined/Ellofunk and Vlad the Inhaler set the stage. 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. $15.

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VISUAL ARTS TWO-FINGERED TURKEYS

A self-proclaimed “Deformance” artist, Liz Gibson expresses her experience of being born with seven fingers – two on her right hand – through her art. This exhibit examines how children make turkey drawings in school before Thanksgiving, and how Gibson’s right hand produced a turkey with only one feather. During the solo art performance, she tells a story about how children learn to overcome physical differences.

Opening reception is 6-9 p.m. Nov. 16; the exhibit continues through Jan. 16 at Metacusp Studios Gallery, 2650 Rosselle St., Riverside. Free.

813-223-6190. metacusp.com

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Jacksonville’s Artilect — Eddie Delgado, Josh Hughes, Josiah Baker and Johnny Cieslik — prides itself on incorporating many influences, including alternative metal, rock, fusion and jazz, into its sound. Photo: Courtesy Eddie Delgado

ARTILECT with KALIYL and SACRIFICE TO SURVIVE 8 p.m. Nov. 17 Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach Tickets are $8 246-2473, freebirdlive.com

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rogressive metal isn’t exactly the most listener-friendly musical genre around, but Jacksonville quartet Artilect looks to change that, projecting an outward image that’s more sociable than satanic, while combining technically brilliant instrumental chops with deeply thought lyrics. Best of all, Josiah Baker, Josh Hughes, Eddie Delgado and Johnny Cieslik are hard-working musicians who’ve selffinanced all of their efforts, including Artilect’s new full-length album “Percept,” celebrated at a proper release party at Freebird Live Nov. 17. Folio Weekly chatted with Delgado about Artilect’s diverse influences, hardworking approach and sense of onstage showmanship.

Folio Weekly: Give us the lowdown on Artilect’s new album, “Percept.”

Eddie Delgado: It took us about a year to get “Percept” done, which is how long we’ve been together as a full lineup. Myself, Johnny and Josh have been together for about five years, trying out singers the whole time without finding somebody that fit until Josiah, who we were blessed to have move down from North Carolina. The album was recorded by producer Jerry Guidroz in Nashville at Radiant Studios, which is owned by [prog-rock legend] Neal Morse. Meeting him was a total fan-boy honor for us.

F.W.: So your three past bands were absorbed into Artilect once Josiah came along?

E.D.: Code Iris morphed into Artilect, but Being is still a band down in Orlando. We’re at a point now where we know each other and the direction we want to take well. So that’s when Artilect was set up this way.

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F.W.: How would you describe the brand of metal you play?

E.D.: We all come from a metal background, but that spans ’70s rock, ’80s and ’90s metal, alternative metal, rock, pop, fusion, jazz. …

We pride ourselves on listening to all kinds of music, using everything as an influence and incorporating things in a progressive metal way. That makes our sound interesting, even for people who’ve never heard metal.

F.W.: A review of a past Artilect show mentioned visuals that the band incorporates in performances.

E.D.: We like to have visuals if we can. At our last show, we had a projector in the background, and the visuals went with the music: When the music went loud, the visuals

tremendously with the financial aspect of the recording, and we covered everything else: the travels, the mastering, the mixing and the purchasing.

F.W.: And you all have day jobs outside of playing music.

E.D.: We do, although it’s always the dream that our music can take care of everything for us.

I’m a full-time student at UNF, Josiah works at a body shop, Josh has a part-time job and Johnny has a full-time job during the day. But we all try to practice as much as possible to make ourselves the best instrumentalists that we can be. We want to put out technical, musiciandriven songs that still have melodic vocal lines

We pride ourselves on listening to all kinds of music, using everything as an influence and incorporating things in a progressive metal way. That makes our sound interesting, even for people who’ve never heard metal. got bright, and when it got soft, they didn’t move as much. It was very interactive. But most of our visuals come from our showmanship: We try to interact with the crowd and get them as excited as possible. And we do like to show off when we’re playing.

F.W.: Has Artilect played much outside Jacksonville?

E.D.: A little bit. We were happy to be part of the first Florida Power Fest in Tampa, and we’ve also played in Orlando. But we haven’t played out of the state yet because we haven’t really gotten to the point where we can financially afford to do that. With the new CD coming out, by next summer we’re going to be touring no matter what, though. That’s our goal, along with playing ProgPower USA in Atlanta.

F.W.: Is the new CD self-financed? Or do you have any backing?

E.D.: Our drummer’s parents helped us out

to help bring all the chaos of the instruments together. That way, anyone can enjoy it.

F.W.: Have you ever performed at Freebird Live?

E.D.: We have been lucky to play there a few times — it’s one of our favorite places. The acoustics are great, the crowd is wonderful and we love knowing that we’ve shared the stage with great musicians like Victor Wooten and Buckethead.

F.W.: Have you found any like-minded metal bands in Northeast Florida?

E.D.: We don’t find many that play progressive metal, so we get on any ticket that we can and bring in friends who play fusion, prog rock or indie rock. But the good thing is, that brings out more people who then have a variety of things to listen to, instead of just one type of music all night. A lot of people seem to like that.

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odern rock ’n’ roll fans often forget that, in the ’50s and early ’60s, the genre was considered the most dangerous musical menace in America. Parents feared it, teachers hated it and politicians railed against it, accusing the freewheeling art form of promoting sexual urges, scandalous behavior and even satanic beliefs. Rock ’n’ roll has tamed down considerably over the last 50 years — at least the perception of it in the general public — but today’s garage-rock movement has kept the music’s lunatic fringe alive. And no band better represents that unhinged element more than Paint Fumes. Lewd, over-amped and downright drug-addled, Paint Fumes’ auditory attack is something to behold both on record and on stage, when Elijah Von Cramon (guitars and vocals), Brett Whittlesey (guitars) and Josh Johnson (drums) really bring the primitive pain.

Folio Weekly: Paint Fumes’ debut full-length album, “Uck Life,” comes out on Slovenly Recordings later this month. But you recorded it almost a year ago, right?

Josh Johnson: That’s right. We recorded it basically in one day, put a rough mix online that night and Pete [Menchetti, founder of Slovenly] sent us an email saying, “Take it offline — we want to put it out.”

F.W.: Does the album’s last song, “Sewercide,” have a bit of a back story?

J.J.: Yeah. Elijah was living at what was called the Sewercide Mansion in Charlotte, where he put on wild punk rock shows, when we started out. In fact, Elijah and I wrote “Sewercide” on our way to the beer store one night.

F.W.: And Elijah hadn’t even played guitar or written songs before this?

J.J.: Not at all. It was kind of like a New Year’s resolution for him to start a band, so he just picked up a guitar, started teaching himself chords, and here we are. [Laughs.]

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F.W.: You grew up in North Carolina, and Paint Fumes is based in Charlotte, but now you live in California. Please explain.

J.J.: I got married three months ago, and my wife lives in Los Angeles, so I moved out here after our last tour. But it’s been really good for the band; we’ve been keeping a great connection, and I think it’s actually helped because we’re not stuck up each other’s asses constantly or playing every Friday night at the same venue in the same town and getting burned. It keeps us fresh and creative, and we’ve been able to write some great songs by emailing parts to each other. When we do shows, I just fly into town a couple of days early and practice. And after this next tour, I’m going to stay in North Carolina for an extra few weeks so we can record a second album and get ready for our European tour in 2013.

F.W.: If you had to pinpoint Paint Fumes’ sound, how would you do it? Garage rock?

Blues punk? Or something else?

J.J.: My earlier bands were more ’60s throwback revivalist things, but Paint Fumes to me is more physical, aggressive and really raw.

I like it because it has more passion and fury.

We’ve got that little thing that separates us from every other garage band out there that all just sound the same.

F.W.: Like what?

J.J.: When we played the Mess Around Fest in Atlanta earlier this year, I looked over and Elijah was throwing up all over his guitar. We call it the Ralph Hendrix — Jimi set his guitar on fire at the Monterey Pop Festival, so Elijah will get down on his knees, look like he’s going to do that, and then just throw up. It’s pretty funny.

F.W.: Are you guys as wild in regular life as you are onstage?

J.J.: We are. Brett’s a little more laid back, but Elijah and I still run around like our heads are cut off. Put us together when we’re not playing a show, and it’s even crazier. At least when we’re playing a show we’re like, “OK, we have to at least get through this 45 minutes.”

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Elijah Von Cramon (left to right), Brett Whittlesey and Josh Johnson claim to be as wild in real life as they are on stage as Paint Fumes.

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CONCERTS THIS WEEK

DANCE GAVIN DANCE, A LOT LIKE BIRDS, I, THE MIGHTY, HAIL THE SUN, THE ORPHAN THE POET The California posthardcore rockers experiment 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. $18. 246-2473.

BIG TICKET BATTLE: HERD OF WATTS, SAMUEL SANDERS, PAWN TAKES KING, ELECTRIC CADILLAC, JACKIE MOONS TOP GUNS The time to battle is running out as blues-rockers Herd of Watts takes on the competition 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. $10. 398-7496.

DONAVON FRANKENREITER The laidback surfer/singersongwriter appears 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. $21. 246-2473.

JOE NICHOLS & THE DAMN BAND RANDYS The four-time Grammy nominee performs 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Whisky River, 4850 Big Island Drive, St. Johns Town Center. $20. 645-5571.

AMERICAN AQUARIUM, CHASE RICE The rockers take the stage 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. $8. 398-7496.

AUTHORITY ZERO The Arizona ska-punk band plays 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. $10-$40. 223-9850.

DAYMOTHS, SASKATCHEWAN Pop-indie bands play 9 p.m.

Nov. 14 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown. 353-4686.

JOSHUA WORDEN, SEA CYCLES, FJORD EXPLORER, COLIN ADKINS Atlanta-based indie soul musician Worden performs 9 p.m. Nov. 14 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown. $5.

353-6067.

STICK TO YOUR GUNS Metalcore band plays 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown. 798-8222.

ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY The contemporary instrumental smooth jazz band goes on 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. $28-$32. 209-0399.

LOVE AND THEFT, JAMIE DAVIS The CMA-nominated country duo appears 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Mavericks at The Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown. $10-$20. 356-1110.

FACE TO FACE, JOSHUA BLACK WILKINS The punk rock band takes the stage 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. $15. 398-7496.

JIM HURST The bluegrass guitarist plays 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd. $15. 398-9500.

SPADE McQUADE This Irish musician performs Celtic rock 9:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

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DANCE GAVIN DANCE A Lot Like Birds/ I, The Mighty/ The Orphan The Poet WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14

DONAVON FRANKENREITER

Whetherman/Beebs FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16

BOBBY LEE RODGERS BONNIE BLUE/FAF SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17

Asleep at the Wheel, with nine Grammys to their credit, park for a night of country music Nov. 16 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts in Orange Park.

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL The nine-time Grammy winners appear 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. $15-$38. 276-6750.

FLANNEL CHURCH The band plays Nawlins R&B 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. $5.

277-8010.

BOBBY LEE RODGERS The songwriter-guitarist combines jazz and rock Nov. 16 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. $10. 246-2473.

AARON LEWIS The founder of Staind brings country tunes from his latest album 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at Mavericks at The Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown. $26-$36. 356-1110.

JIMMY THACKERY The blues guitarist appears Nov. 16 at Mojo

Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. $15. 247-6636.

TRISTEN, DENNEY & THE JETS, RICKOLUS The alternative singer-songwriter grabs the mic 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown. 353-4686.

JUGGALO ANNUAL FAMILY REUNION: KUNG FU VAMPIRE, MARS, LIQUID ASSASSIN The California rapper hits the stage 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. $10-$30. 223-9850.

JOHN EMIL Guitarist Emil plays blues and Americana 7 p.m.

Nov. 16 at Green Room Brewing, 228 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 201-9283, and 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Mojo Old City BBQ, 5 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 342-5264. Free.

DRUMLINE LIVE The marching band experience combines hip-hop, R&B and Motown in a show 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at the T-U

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TOUBAB KREWE/ JOHN BROWN’S BODY WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5

GEOFF TATE of QUEENSRYCHE SATURDAY DECEMBER 8

PAPADOSIO GREENHOUSE LOUNGE MONDAY DECEMBER 10

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Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $32-$82. 632-3373.

ARTILECT CD Release Party: SACRIFICE TO SURVIVE, GLORIOUS GUNNER The progressive metal band goes on Nov. 17 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. $10. 246-2473.

PAINT FUMES, BAZOOKA, NEW COKE The garage bands play 9 p.m. Nov. 17 at Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine.

547-2188.

SONiA She knows Spanish, Arabic and Hebrew, but the awardwinning guitarist sings in English Nov. 17 at European Street Café, 5500 Beach Blvd., Southside. $10. 398-1717.

TITLE FIGHT, PIANOS BECOME THE TEETH, SINGLE MOTHERS The gravelly post-hardcore outfit delivers a guitardriven sound 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown. $14. 798-8222.

BRICE DAVIS BAND CD Release Show: SIMILARS, SACK THE OLD CITY Local acoustic soul favorites play 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. $10. 388-7807.

ST. JOHNS RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL: THE RIVER CITY BLUEZ BAND, MATT MURPHY The two-day festival and competition is held Nov. 17 and 18 from Third Street to Eighth Street in downtown Palatka. Free. 325-5454.

MAN ON EARTH, JACOB CREEL, CLAYTON BUSH, STATIC The rock starts Nov. 17 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. $8. 398-7496.

HELLYEAH Metalheads tear it up 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. $18-$75. 223-9850.

JOSH MILLER BLUES REVUE The blues artist jazzes it up 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

JOHN GOLD The folk artist plays 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. $10. 223-9850.

ZION I, MINNESOTA, INCLINED/ELLOFUNK, VLAD THE INHALER The hip-hop resounds 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. $15. 398-7496.

WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN The alternative rockers heft the beats 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown.

353-4686.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

CHUBBY Nov. 21, Dog Star Tavern JAMES JENKINS’ BRASS QUINTET Nov. 21, Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island KOFFIN KATS, MUDTOWN Nov. 21, Phoenix Taproom 2 CHAINZ Nov. 23, The Florida Theatre ERNIE & DEBI EVANS Nov. 23, Whitey’s Fish Camp

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FREDDY’S FINEST, TOMMY TALTON Nov. 23, Dog Star Tavern SEVENDUST, NONPOINT, KALIYL Nov. 23, Brewster’s Megaplex THOSE GUYS Nov. 23 & 24, Tradewinds Lounge MEN WITHOUT HATS Nov. 24, Jack Rabbits LARRY MANGUM Nov. 24, European Street Southside FILTER Nov. 24, Brewster’s Megaplex EDDIE VEDDER, GLEN HANSARD Nov. 24 & 25, T-U Center GILBY CLARKE Nov. 25, Brewster’s Megaplex TOMMY TALTON Nov. 26, European Street Café Southside DAVID BAZAN Nov. 27, Cafe Eleven DAVID NAIL & DRAKE WHITE CONCERT Nov. 28, Whisky River THE ULTIMATE GUITAR CROSSING: SAM PACETTI, JAMES HOGAN, ERNIE EVANS Nov. 29, European Street San Marco MUNICIPAL WASTE, NAPALM DEATH, SPEEDWOLF Nov. 29, Brewster’s Roc Bar EVERCLEAR, EVE 6, NAMESAKE Nov. 30, Freebird Live NORTHE CD Release Party: THE DOG APOLLO, PERSONAL BOY Nov. 30, Jack Rabbits SHANE DWIGHT Nov. 30, Mojo Kitchen ONE NIGHT IN THE TRAP: HEROES X VILLAINS, GREENHOUSE LOUNGE, PHOENIX JAGGER, VLAD THE INHALER, TAYLOR WELLS, DJ ZERO, YUNG VIZZO Nov. 30, Brewster’s Roc Bar INCREDIBLE HONEY Nov. 30, Dog Star Tavern ZACH DUKE Nov. 30, Brewster’s Megaplex VINCE GILL Dec. 1, T-U Center PERPETUAL GROOVE, LUCKY COSTELLO Dec. 1, Freebird Live AYE DREN (A.D.), ALONZO, JAYEL & NIK THE KID Dec. 1, Jack Rabbits SKINDRED Dec. 1, Brewster’s Megaplex BIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE CONCERT: DARIUS RUCKER & GAZA, CODE ORANGE KIDS, FULL OF HELL, RED BARON Dec. 1, Phoenix Taproom THE ICARUS ACCOUNT Dec. 1, Murray Hill Theatre kLoB Dec. 1, Dog Star Tavern THE BIG TICKET: RUN, RISE AGAINST, BUSH, SILVERSUN PICKUPS, GROUPLOVE, OF MONSTERS AND MEN, ANBERLIN, THE JOY FORMIDABLE, IMAGINE DRAGONS Dec. 2, Metropolitan Park TOUBAB KREWE, JOHN BROWN’S BODY Dec. 4, Freebird Live MR. GNOME, HEY MANDIBLE Dec. 5, Jack Rabbits THE ACACIA STRAIN, VEIL OF MAYA, UPON A BURNING BODY, VOLUMES, TWITCHING TONGUES, ABOLISH THE RELICS Dec. 5, Brewster’s Roc Bar GEOFF TATE (of QUEENSRYCHE) Dec. 5, Freebird Live SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS Dec. 6, Cafe Eleven

IRIS DEMENT, FLAGSHIP ROMANCE Dec. 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS Dec. 7, The Standard STEREOFIDELICS Dec. 7, Dog Star Tavern REMAINS, NISROCH, PANSPERMIA, FULL ON ASSAULT Dec. 7, Burro Bar PALM TRESS, POWER LINES Dec. 7, Murray Hill Theatre PHIL KEAGGY Dec. 8, Murray Hill Theatre PAPADOSIO, GREENHOUSE LOUNGE Dec. 8, Freebird Live LITTLE MIKE & THE TORNADOES Dec. 8, Dog Star Tavern DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS Dec. 9, Culhane’s Irish Pub TYRONE WELLS Dec. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DAN DEACON Dec. 9, Underbelly JOE BONAMASSA Dec. 9, The Florida Theatre ELECTRICIAN Dec. 9, Phoenix Taproom ACE HOOD Dec. 10, Freebird Live PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS with RICK BRAUN, MINDI BAIR Dec. 12, Florida Theatre TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 13, Veterans Memorial Arena DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS Dec. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ERIC CHURCH, JUSTIN MOORE, KIP MOORE Dec. 14, Veterans Memorial Arena PASSAFIRE Dec. 14, Freebird Live GINORMOUS J Dec. 14, Dog Star Tavern THE SKY CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY Dec. 15, Burro Bar ASKING ALEXANDRIA, AS I LAY DYING, MEMPHIS MAYFIRE, SUICIDE SILENCE Dec. 15, Brewster’s Megaplex TRUTH & ITS BURDEN, MERCIA Dec. 15, Burro Bar SEAHAVEN, RESCUERS, TRUST ISSUES Dec. 17, Brewster’s Megaplex YOU’LL LIVE, NATIONS, FOUR WORD LETTER Dec. 18, Nobby’s KARL DAVIS & FRIENDS Dec. 21, Dog Star Tavern SAGE FRANCIS, B. DOLAN Dec. 21, Jack Rabbits SWEET LU CD Release Party Dec. 22, Freebird Live WRECKFEST: EVERGREEN TERRACE, THICK AS BLOOD Dec. 22, Brewster’s Roc Bar ANDREW ALTMAN Dec. 22, Dog Star Tavern JJ GREY, MOFRO Dec. 27, Mavericks FLANNEL CHURCH Dec. 28, Burro Bar SOUL GRAVY Dec. 28, Dog Star Tavern THE WAITING (TOM PETTY TRIBUTE) Dec. 28, Freebird Live THE RIDE Dec. 28 & 29, Whitey’s Fish Camp SWAMP CABBAGE Dec. 29, Dog Star Tavern RIVERNECKS Dec. 29, Nobby’s VERSION CITY TOUR Jan. 1, Burro Bar CHUBBY Jan. 4, Dog Star Tavern BRUISED GRASS, SOUTHERN FEATHER BAND Jan. 5, Freebird Live B.B. KING Jan. 6, The Florida Theatre THE MISERY JACKALS, MUDTOWN Jan. 6, Phoenix Taproom JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE Jan. 9, Café Eleven TOM RUSH Jan. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MARCIA BALL & HER BAND Jan. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall WE ARE MONUMENTS, 3RD CALIBUR DISEASE, ZOMBIE KILL OF THE WEEK Jan. 14, Jack Rabbits BLACK VEIL BRIDES Jan. 15, Brewster’s Roc Bar SONNY LANDRETH, HONEY MILLER Jan. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL Jan. 17, T-U Center DON WILLIAMS Jan. 17, The Florida Theatre GALACTIC, COREY GLOVER (of LIVING COLOUR) Jan. 17, Freebird Live SIMPLY SINATRA Jan. 19, Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts ELVIS LIVES! Jan. 19, T-U Center FLAGSHIP ROMANCE Jan. 19, Jack Rabbits YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND Jan. 20, Freebird Live RICHARD THOMPSON Jan. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall HELIO SEQUENCE Jan. 22, Café Eleven MARSHALL CRENSHAW & THE BOTTLE ROCKETS Jan. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall RICKETT PASS, MUDTOWN Jan. 31, Phoenix Taproom CHARLIE HALL, DANIEL BASHTA, THE VESPERS Feb. 2, Murray Hill Theatre SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES Feb. 2, The Florida Theatre THE XX Feb. 3, The Florida Theatre LEON REDBONE Feb. 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE with THE DOODLEBOPS Feb. 7, The Florida Theatre CHRIS KAHL Feb. 10, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts STEVE MILLER Feb. 14, The Florida Theatre SCOTT COULTER Feb. 15 & 16, Thrasher Horne Center JIM BRICKMAN Feb. 17, The Florida Theatre CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS Feb. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CELTIC CROSSROADS Feb. 23, The Florida Theatre THE HIT MEN Feb. 24, The Florida Theatre LEO KOTTKE Feb. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DARK STAR ORCHESTRA Feb. 24, Freebird Live LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III March 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BRUCE COCKBURN March 3, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall HE’S MY BROTHER SHE’S MY SISTER March 3, Burro Bar BEATLES TRIBUTE “1964” March 9, The Florida Theatre JAKE SHIMABUKURO March 20, The Florida Theatre AMERICA’S GOT TALENT LIVE: ALL STARS March 23, T-U Center

PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO, BRYNN MARIE March 29, The Florida Theatre MAROON 5, NEON TREES, OWL CITY April 1, Veterans Memorial Arena “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC April 16, The Florida Theatre

• CLUBS • AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Spade McQuade 9:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Flannel Church with Duane Trucks 9:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Josh Miller Blues Revue 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17.

Live music every Thur. & Fri. DJs J.G. World & Jim spin vinyl 8 p.m. every Tue. GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band 8:30 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELD’S, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Buck Smith Project 9 p.m. every Tue. & Sun. Wes Cobb every Wed. DJ Heavy Hess every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Miguel Alvarez in Sheffield’s every Fri. DJ Heavy Hess every Sat. Cason every Mon. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Beech Street Blues Band Nov. 17. Live music every night THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 The Fostones 6 p.m. every Wed. Live music Tue.-Sun. DJ Roc 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.

BREWSTERS MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 Authority Zero and False Step @ Roc Bar 8 p.m. Nov. 14. Juggalo Family Reunion @ Roc Bar 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Hellyeah and New Day @ Roc Bar 8 p.m. Nov. 17.

John Gold Nov. 18. Live music every Wed.-Sat. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. TONINO’S, 7001 Merrill Rd., 743-3848 Alaina Colding every Thur. W. Harvey Williams every Fri. Dino Saliba every Sat.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Bush Doctors every first Fri. & Sat. 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 Dave Thrash Wed. DJ 151 spins Thur. DJ Catharsis first & fourth Sat. Patrick Evan & CoAlition Industry every Sun. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Daryl Hance 10 p.m. Dec. 1 & 8. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins every Fri. DJs Adrian Sky, Alberto Diaz & Chris Zachrich spin every Tue. DJ Michael Stumbaugh spins every Sat. MY PLACE, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.

BEACHES

(All clubs & venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)

200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Live music every Fri. BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings island music every Fri.-Sun. BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Slickwater Nov. 16. 4Play Nov. 17. Incognito 12:30 p.m. Nov. 18.

Live music Wed.-Sun. 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. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 John Thomas Group Jazz 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Live music every Fri. & Sat. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 C4Mann Nov. 15. Live music every Thur.

FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine Nov. 16 & 17. Whetherman Nov. 18. Songwriters Nite every Tue. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Charlie Walker every Mon.

music every Fri. & Sat. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Be Easy every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Yankee Slickers Nov. 15.

Paul Lundgren Nov. 16. Boogie Freaks Nov. 17. Bread & Butter Nov. 18. Live music every Thur.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN

Acoustic Alchemy delivers smooth jazz Nov. 15 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Dance Gavin Dance, A Lot Like Birds, I the Mighty, Hail the Sun and The Orphan The Poet 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Donavon Frankenreiter, Beebs and Whetherman 8 p.m. Nov. 14. Bobby Lee Rodgers 8 p.m.

Nov. 16. Artilect CD release party with Sacrifice to Survive, Kaliyl and Glorious Gunner 8 p.m. Nov. 17.

GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 N. Third St., 201-9283 John Emil Nov. 16. Dr. C & Easy E Nov. 17. Live music every Fri. & Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Mark O’Quinn Nov. 14. Mystic Dino Nov. 15. Lance Neely Nov. 16. Locals Only Nov. 17. Live music every Wed.-Sat. KC CRAVE, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 Live music every Thur.-Sat. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Dot Wilder and James Hogan Nov. 17. Live music at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Barrett Jockers Nov. 15. Bread & Butter Nov. 16 & 17. Split Tone 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Uncommon Legends every Wed. Wits End every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon.

MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Lift 9 p.m. Nov. 24. Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Dirty Pete Nov. 14. Grandpa’s Cough Medicine Nov. 15. Herd of Watts Nov. 16. Live music every Wed.-Sun. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 6 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers 10 p.m. Nov. 16 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams Karaoke 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Cloud 9 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Reggae on the deck every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sun. Live music every third Wed. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music every Fri. & Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Live

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St., 1904jax.com Hip-hop every First Fri. Open mic every Mon. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 353-4686 Dirty Names Nov. 13. Daymoths and Saskatchewan Nov. 14. Tristen, Denney & the Jets and Rickolus Nov. 16. World’s Strongest Man 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Live music every weekend DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Jimmy Solari 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Braxton Adamson 6 p.m., The Gootch 9 p.m. Nov. 16. Chuck Nash Band 9 p.m. Nov. 17. Live music every weekend THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Live music every Fri. & Sat. KALA, 331 E. Bay St., 356-6455 Ed Wilson spins hot wax Nov. 13. DJs Basic & Paten Locke spin funk, hip-hop, house Nov. 14.

DJ Robert Goodman spins Nov. 15 & 17. DJs Miguel Alvarez & Chris Fog spin Nov. 16. DJ Jay Cumbie spins old wave Nov. 19 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis spins house soulful, gospel, deep, acid, hip, Latin, tribal, Afrobeat, tech/electronic, disco, rarities 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Wed. DJ Vinn spins Top 40 every Thur. DJ 007 spins ultra house & top 40 dance every Fri. DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Love and Theft (Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles) Nov. 15. Aaron Lewis 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. DJs Bryan & Q45 spin every Fri. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. DJ SwitchGear every Thur.

PHOENIX TAPROOM, 325 W. Forsyth St., 798-8222 Title Fight, Pianos Become Teeth and Single Mothers 8 p.m. Nov. 17.

Live music every Fri. & Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Joshua Worden Nov. 14. Jacob Hudson and Confluent Nov. 15. Fjord Explorer &

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Screamin’ Eagle every Troubadour Thursday ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Chris Dudley Nov. 15. Rebecca Day Nov. 16. Wes Cobb Nov. 17.

Live music Wed.-Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins every Thur. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Karaoke Nov. 14. DJ BG Nov. 15. X-Hale Nov. 16 & 17. Live music Nov. 18. Deck music 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 4 p.m. every Sun.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford 6:30 p.m. every Sat. & Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Band on the Run Nov. 13. Lift Nov. 16 & 17. Karaoke every Thur. & Sun. Live music Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Karaoke Dude every Wed. Live music every Fri.

JULINGTON CREEK, NW ST. JOHNS

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

MANDARIN

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

Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff Fri. & Sat. SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music 6-9 p.m. every Fri.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

BLACK HORSE WINERY, 420 Kingsley Ave., 644-8480 Live music 6-9 p.m. every Fri., 2-6 p.m. every Sat.

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CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 The Corbitt Brothers band 9:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Jammit Nov. 15. Zero-N Nov. 16. Live music every Thur.-Sat.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Lee Kelly 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Karaoke Nov. 15.

Garage Band 8 p.m. Nov. 16. The Nickel Blues Band 1 p.m., The Swinging Harpoon 4 p.m., Odell Maxwell 8 p.m. Nov. 17.

The Bridget Kelly Band 3 p.m., Blues Lightning 6 p.m. Nov. 18.

Local talent every Wed. Live music every Thur. Country music showcase every Fri. Blues jam every Sun.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Bryan Ripper Nov. 14. Job Meiller Nov. 15. Michael Munn Nov. 16. Marc Rubenstein Nov. 17. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 The Monster Fool 6 p.m. Nov. 17. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly every Mon. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 SoundStage on the upper deck every Sun.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic 8 p.m. every Wed. INTUITION ALE WORKS, 720 King St., 683-7720 Jackson Vegas Nov. 13. Grandpa’s Cough Medicine Nov. 20. Live music every Taproom Tue. KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 9:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. METRO/RAINBOW ROOM PIANO BAR, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob spins 10 p.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith spins 10 p.m. Fri. DJ Michael Murphy spins 10 p.m. Sat. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 The Brice Davis Band CD release show with Similars, Sack the City and Jacob Hudson 8 p.m. Nov. 17.

ST. AUGUSTINE, ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Billy Buchanan Nov. 15. Billy Buchanan & Free Avenue Nov. 16 & 17. Live music every Thur.-Sat. AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Piano bar with Kenyon Dye 5-9:30 p.m. every Sun. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Open mic Nov. 13. Joe Cat 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Amy Vickery 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16.

Smokin’ Joe Nov. 17 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg 7-11 p.m. Nov. 16. Kenny & Tony 2 p.m., Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg 7-11 p.m. Nov. 17. Vinny Jacobs 2-5 p.m. Nov. 18. Live music every Fri.-Sun. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. FLORIDA CRACKER CAFE, 81 St. George St., 829-0397 Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard 5:30 p.m. every Wed. Ty Cowell 5:30 p.m. every Sun. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers 6 p.m. Nov. 17. Live music every Fri. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam nite, house band every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler noon every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth 11 a.m. every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Aaron Esposito 9 p.m. Nov. 15. David Russell & John Peyton 9 p.m. Nov. 16 & 17. John Winters 1 p.m. Nov. 18.

Vinny Jacobs every Tue. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Colton McKenna every Thur. Will Pearsall every Mon. MOJO BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264 John Emil 10 p.m. Nov. 17. Live music every Fri. & Sat. NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Paint Fumes, Bazooka, New Coke and Girafrica 9 p.m. Nov. 17. Live music every Fri. PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM, 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar Band 4 p.m. every Mon. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Jeremy Austin 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Chase Rideman 9 p.m. Nov. 14. Sex Machine Gun 9 p.m. Nov. 15. Brady Reich 4 p.m., Sentropolis 9 p.m. Nov. 16. Ken McAnlis noon-4 p.m., Michael Jordan 4-8 p.m., 32-Ounces to Freedom 9 p.m. Nov. 17. Zach Kaftel noon-4 p.m., Colton McKenna 7-11 p.m. Nov. 18. Karaoke 9 p.m. Nov. 19 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., 819-1554 Live music every Fri. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar Band 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Sat. Bossa Nova with Monica da Silva and Chad Alger 5-8 p.m. every Sun.

TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky Nov. 16 & 17. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth 1 p.m., Mark Hart 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin 1 p.m., Wade 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music every Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice every Sat. BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Clarence Wears every Tue. Selwyn Toby every Wed. Barry O 4 p.m., Laree App 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Laree App 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby 8 p.m. every Fri. Barry O 4 p.m., Laree App 8 p.m. every Sat. Selwyn Toby 4 p.m., Laree App 7:30 p.m. every Sun. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music 5-7 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally 7 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke every Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Redbeard & Stinky E Nov. 14. Charlie Walker Nov. 15.

Paul Haftel Nov. 16. Stukes & Lance Nov. 17. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Open mic every Sun. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Pkwy.

N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music from 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur. and 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 Joe Nichols & the Damn Band Randys 7 p.m. Nov. 14. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Bobby Scott Nov. 16. Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Wed.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Jim Hurst 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Jazz every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Pawn Takes King, Herd of Watts, Samuel Sanders and Electric Cadillac Nov. 13. Joshua Black Williams Nov. 15. Man on Earth, Jacob Creel, Clayton Bush, Losing September and Static Nov. 17. Zion I, Minnesota, Inclined/Ellofunk and Vlad the Inhaler 8 p.m. Nov. 18 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Patrick Evan & Bert Mingea or Mark O’Quinn every Thur.

PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Who Rescued Who Nov. 23. Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin underground dance every Wed. DJ Hal spins for Karaoke every Thur. Mitch Kuhman & Friends of Blake every other Fri. DJs Rogue & Mickey Shadow spin every Factory Sat.

SOUTHSIDE

BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic with The Foxes every Tue. & with George every Thur. Live music every Fri. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Sonia 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Larry Mangum’s Songwriters’ Circle: Jim Mason and Leigh & Steve Humes 8 p.m. Nov. 24. Live music every Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Billy Buchanan Nov. 14. Randy Jagers Nov. 15. Bill & Dave Nov. 16. Kevin Ski Nov. 17 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 DJ Jeff Bell 7 p.m. Nov. 13. DJ Didactic Nov. 15. Blonde Ambition 8:30 p.m., DJ Jeff Bell 11:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Blonde Ambition 8:30 p.m., VJ Ginsu 11:30 p.m. Nov. 17. DJ Jeff Bell every Tue. VJ Ginsu every Sat.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

DAMES POINT MARINA, 4542 Irving Rd., 751-3043 Open mic 6 p.m. every Wed. DJ Steve 6 p.m. every Thur.

SHANTY TOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Live music every Twin Peaks Fri. SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Donna Frost 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Live music every Thur.-Sat. TUCKERS HWY. 17 TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Live music every Fri. & Sat. To get listed, send band name, time, date, venue location, street address, city, ticket price, contact number to David Johnson, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Deadline: 4 p.m. Tue.

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Folio Weekly asked 10 artists to create one-of-a-kind ornaments to auction to benefit their favorite charities. See what inspired their First Coast creations and what organizations benefit from your bids.

Profiles by Dan Brown and Kara Pound

How to Bid on the Ornaments • Go to folioweekly.com.

• Bid on as many ornaments as you like and as often as you like. Check back at the auction site regularly.

• Tell your friends to bid, too.

• The auction will close at 5 p.m., Nov. 26.

Wendy Tatter wbtatter.com Ornament: “Christmas Turtle” Charity: Epic Community Services St. Augustine artist Wendy Tatter creates one-of-a-kind batik artwork by painting with wax (a mixture of beeswax and paraffin) and dyes on fabric. Archaeological discoveries show that this ancient art form existed in Egypt in 400 BCE, where its resultant fabrics were used to wrap mummies. Today, unique batik pieces like Tatter’s can be wall hangings, pillowcases, duvet covers, lampshades, scarves and more. Tatter offers them, along with paper giclées and other crafty gifts – from her shop, W.B. Tatter Gallery, on San Marco Avenue in the historic district. “My work often reflects the people and places I’ve

encountered during my travels throughout the Caribbean and Central and South America,” the Baltimore native said. For her ornament, Tatter created a batik turtle wearing a red-andwhite-striped Santa hat. She will be donating proceeds to Epic Community Services. Tatter explains, “I chose Epic for my donation because they are working so hard to help the young people who are at risk.” Tatter’s batik work will be featured Nov. 24 at W.B. Tatter Gallery, 76 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, during the CD release party for local band Big Pineapple, which will feature holiday songs. — KP

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Sharla Valeski nextgalleryjax.blogspot.com Ornament: “Flamingo Femme Ooh La La” Charity: Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network (JASMYN) Sharla Valeski works in a variety of media including acrylic, graphite, fabric and paper, and makes signature, funky and vibrantly colored creations in the form of drawings, paintings and even largescale cloth sculpture. A graduate of Jacksonville University (where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art), Valeski has also been a key participant in the area’s artist-owned gallery scene, operating The Next Gallery from 2009-’11 at The Jacksonville Landing, as well as being an early participant at the CoRK Arts District where she currently has her Studio 5. Valeski has been featured in shows at JU’s Alexander Brest Museum & Gallery, Jane Gray Gallery and her recent “Femme Art Exhibit” with Caroline Daly at CoRK. Valeski’s ornament submission honors another local scene she loves. “I was inspired by my creative and flamboyant friends in the LGBT community,” explained Valeski, recalling a personal encounter that opened her mind and then her heart. “In 1994, I got to know an 8-year-old girl while conducting an art camp in my home,” she said. “Her sexual identity was male. Getting to know her helped me gain understanding about something I had only read about in psychology books.” Since its inception in 1994, JASMYN has helped an estimated 20,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth through peer support services, advocacy, educational programs and referrals. “I am so glad Jacksonville has a nationally recognized organization providing advocacy and support for young people.” — DB 26 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2012

Tiffany W. Leach Ornament: “Pouring Into Our Community” Charity: Second Harvest North Florida As a ceramicist, Tiffany W. Leach is no stranger to getting her hands dirty in creating work that digs deep into her heritage. “My work is rooted in the Southern landscape and is inspired by the culture and resources around me.” Leach studied at Georgia State University and University of North Carolina, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts and then earned a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Georgia. She was heavily involved in all of those arts scenes and worked as far afield as Cortona, Italy, where she investigated the creation of majolica glazes. Leach currently teaches locally at Jacksonville University and University of North Florida, but she devotes most of her energies to her own work, much of which is centered on the ideal of a vessel as a “means of containment for a starting point.” “Through these forms I explore the vessel using figurative forms, animal traits and horizon lines reminiscent of a Southern landscape for expression,” Leach explained. “The vessels range in scale to offer a perspective of both intimacy and vastness.” Her ornament “Pouring Into Our Community” was inspired by the buildings and bridges of Jacksonville, the St. Johns River and the Second Harvest North Florida Empty Bowls Luncheon that provides food for the hungry.

“I am acutely aware of the hunger in our community as many of us enjoy rich, decadent foods in this season, while so many go without.” The piece also uses the “sgraffito” technique on the back to inscribe the “faceless people” who, Leach hopes, are helped during the holiday season, and also remembered and helped year ’round. — DB

Kelly Crawford bloggingbykellyc.blogspot.com Ornament: “Gator Greetings” Charity: St. Francis House of St. Augustine Kelly Crawford is a photography graduate from the University of Central Florida’s bachelors program in Daytona Beach. She has recently shown her work locally at various Anchor Boutique art walks and is a part of Folio Weekly’s current exhibition at the Cummer Museum. Crawford is presently working with old photographs, transferring their inks/emulsions onto different surfaces and materials. “I love hunting for things in flea markets and thrift shops,

even if I have no idea what I’m looking for,” she said. “When I walked into Tom’s Seashells & Souvenirs shop on Anastasia Boulevard, I was immediately inspired.” Crawford has chosen St. Francis House to receive the proceeds from the auction of her ornament. It’s the only emergency shelter in St. Johns County for women, children and men, and after losing its state funding this year, donations are needed more than ever. — KP

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Russell Maycumber

Sara Pedigo

russellmaycumber.com Ornament: “Cloven Hoven” Charity: Art League of Jacksonville, Murray Hill Art Center

sarapedigo.com Ornament: “Last Days of Summer” Charity: First Coast Cancer Foundation

Inventive, playful, meticulous and twisted are a few words that could be used to describe the artwork of Russell Maycumber. A Jacksonville native, Maycumber grew up in the Murray Hill neighborhood, a place he describes as “The Motherland.” “I found it to be very fertile ground as a kid growing up,” Maycumber said. “My sister took drama classes at the Murray Hill Art Center. I always thought it was a great thing that people got to go into this really big space and make stuff.” Maycumber pursued his own creative endeavors and eventually spent his twenties in Los Angeles, landing Hollywood-style gigs ranging from sculpting toys for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” to being an extra in “Jurassic Park.” Maycumber eventually returned to this area to settle down with his family in Northeast Florida. The artist honors his roots in a piece also inspired by European grotesque traditions: “‘Cloven Hoven’ is a Sumi-e inked image on cut plywood using a scroll saw,” he explained. “It’s basically an attempt to pop a graphic highcontrast image three-dimensionally.” Maycumber has exhibited locally at Nullspace Gallery and most recently was featured at the Launch F18 group show in Manhattan and Dead in August, a multi-venue arts benefit held in Brooklyn. Maycumber is currently wood shop director for the sculpture department at Flagler College. — DB

Sara Pedigo, a painter and educator living and working in St. Augustine, spent her childhood in South Carolina and Florida. Pedigo’s figurative works use the language of realism as a format to explore extensions of moments lost to time. Static memories in the form of family snapshots are the basis for extending or creating new memories through paint. Her paintings reconcile past and present by creating hybrid spaces freed from the restrictions of chronology. Pedigo has exhibited throughout the United States, and in 2007, she was awarded a Joan Mitchell Foundation MFA grant. She has been included in the 2006 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, and in exhibitions at Cue Foundation and Naples Art Museum. Pedigo received her master of fine arts from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She’s an assistant professor at Flagler College, her undergraduate alma mater. “For this particular ornament, I chose to paint an image of my best friend’s daughter, from their recent Labor Day vacation to the First Coast,” Pedigo said. “Watching her play on the beach all day instilled a wonderment at the beauty of childhood. Having lost my own mother to cancer in 2006, I am deeply moved by the powerful bond between mothers and daughters.”

Pedigo has chosen First Coast Cancer Foundation as her charity. Pedigo’s art is on display at Plum Art Gallery, 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, through Dec. 29 and a two-person collaborative exhibit, “Transliteration,” featuring Pedigo and poet Liz Robbins, is on display through Nov. 21 at Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St.; an opening, featuring conversations with the artists, is held 4 p.m. Nov. 16. — KP

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“Uncle Stevo” Marrazzo Ornament: “Sea Jewel” Charity: Pie in the Sky Steve “Uncle Stevo” Marrazzo is a colorful St. Augustine fixture and the owner of Simple Gestures. His work varies in medium, but it’s found and recycled objects that he enjoys working with most to create sculpture and jewelry. For his ornament, Marrazzo created “Sea Jewel,” which features a hammered copper top fashioned from an old copper storm gutter, originally fitted to a building in St. Augustine. The copper wire is from stripped, electrical wire scraps and the crystals are new. “The inspiration for ‘Sea Jewel’ came to me one day as I was walking along Crescent

Beach,” he explained. “I was blinded by the sight of what seemed like luminescent, reflective jewels scattered on the sand. It ended up being a jellyfish invasion stranded on shore. This created a magical and wonderful vision and a fascination for the beauty of jellyfish.” As his charity, Marrazzo chose Pie in the Sky, a grassroots organization and food bank that focuses on the Hastings area and helps those who fall through the cracks. Marrazzo’s artwork is regularly featured at Simple Gestures Gallery & Gifts, 4 White St. E., St. Augustine. — KP

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Keith Doles keithdoles.com Ornament: “Bridge of Lights” Charity: Second Harvest North Florida Local artist Keith Doles works in a variety of mediums including paint, graphic design and wood sculpture. A Jacksonville native who graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Doles has shown his work at The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum and The Arts Center in St. Petersburg, as well as private collections and public institutions. Doles said he is highly influenced by both cubism and abstract expressionism and that his art reflects his everyday life — from childhood memories to travels. “My ongoing ‘Street Series’ paintings offer social and political commentary on modern themes through expressive and bold color,” he explained. “In recent years, I have participated in several group exhibitions and youth art outreach activities in Jacksonville and St. Augustine.” Doles’ ornament, “Bridge of Lights,”

was inspired by memories of brightly lit Christmas decorations on downtown Jacksonville streetlights and in storefront windows. “I chose Second Harvest North Florida because it provides food and resources to senior citizens and children in 17 counties in North Florida and promotes hunger awareness,” Doles said of his charity. “According to the study Hunger in America 2010, one in six adults experience food insecurity daily, and one in four children experience food insecurity nationally.

Second Harvest is expected to distribute about 24 million pounds of food into its service area this year.” Doles is the featured November artist for the Beaches Fine Arts Series concert, displaying his art in Stormes Parish Hall at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 1150 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville Beach. — KP

Yvonne Lozano yclart.com Ornament: “The Dingo Loves Jax” Charity: Jacksonville Teen Challenge Originally from New Orleans, Yvonne Lozano has been living in Jacksonville for more than 25 years. Her work has been featured throughout the city in galleries and public murals, including the exterior mural at Reddi Arts.

She has also worked on various public art projects such as OPERATION: Bring Art to the People, which connects and exposes the general public to the power and benefits of art and culture through spontaneous art drops.

Known best for her paintings documenting memories of her childhood in New Orleans, Lozano recently started depicting her dog Gambit (better known as The Dingo) frolicking among beautiful landmarks throughout Jacksonville. The ornament reflects that body of work, highlighting the 5 Points traffic light in Riverside, the Main Street Bridge downtown and the biking culture throughout our city. Lozano named Teen Challenge as her charity of choice because she believes deeply in what they do. “Too many times people are easily dismissed because poor choices that were made in life resulted in jail time or drug addiction,” she explained. “While it’s easy to forget that there is a real person behind the individual with a history, sometimes all it takes is a little love and direction to help get people out of their life of darkness and back on the path they were initially intended to be on.” Lozanno’s artwork is on display every First Wednesday Art Walk (including 5-9 p.m. Dec. 5) in downtown Jacksonville at her studio at 229 N. Hogan St., inside The Art Center Studios. More handmade ornaments and 2013 Dingo Loves Jax calendars and 2013 Childhood Series calendars are available on her website, yclart.com. — KP 30 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2012

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hether it’s decorated with expensive crystal figurines, plain tinsel, garland, lights, bulbs, candy canes, children’s artwork or a combination ornament fiesta, a Christmas tree will grace most American homes this holiday season. Begun in the 16th century and often attributed to Martin Luther, this German tradition wasn’t widely adopted in the United States until after 1846, when popular British monarchs Queen Victoria and her German husband Prince Albert appeared standing before one in the London News.

Since then, the Christmas tree industry has grown exponentially. Nielsen Research reported that in 2011, Americans spent approximately $2 billion purchasing more than 34 million Christmas trees. There are more than one million acres of land in the U.S. dedicated to Christmas tree farms, an industry employing more than 100,000 people in all 50 states, according to the American Christmas Tree Association’s website.

As with all things commercial, there are several options for Christmas tree shoppers.

Real cut tree retailers will soon spring up in parking lots all over the city, many major retail outlets stock a selection of artificial trees, Christmas tree farms are an easy drive away, and some plant nurseries and tree farms even carry the live, potted variety. Though it’s often a matter of personal preference, with each choice there are environmental, logistic and economic factors to consider.

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ARTIFICIAL TREES

This might be the most convenient place to purchase a real cut tree, but it’s often more expensive (an average of $46 in 2011, according to Nielsen) and more harmful to the environment than purchasing from a local Christmas tree farm. Because Florida’s climate is not friendly to some of the most popular varieties like fraser firs, many are shipped from out of state, often requiring hundreds of gallons of carbon-emitting gasoline or diesel fuel. Trees also might come from farms that used harmful pesticides that can leech into the environment.

Some argue that it is unethical and anti-environmental to cut down trees for mere decoration, but ACTA reports that Christmas tree farmers plant an average of two to three trees for every one they cut. Those trees have been converting carbon dioxide to oxygen for their average 10year life span. Another environmental bonus: The city of Jacksonville, and Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties collect the trees sans decorations and turn them into mulch. So if you’re looking for a real tree to add a festive waft of pine, fir or cedar to your home without adding waste to the landfill, and you don’t mind paying a little more, this is an excellent option.

Artificial Christmas trees have come a long way since the first modern artificial tree was patented in 1950 by toilet brush manufacturer Addis Brush Company. These days, it can be hard to tell the difference between them and their biological counterparts. Bridget Nicholson couldn’t be happier with the artificial tree she bought three years ago for $80; she expects it to last a cool decade. “I have less clean-up, no maintenance and I don’t have to worry about it drying out,” Nicholson said. She admitted that it does take some time to assemble, but pointed out that she doesn’t have to go shopping for a tree every year. There are some drawbacks to this economical and lasting alternative, however. Start-up costs are significantly higher ($78 in 2011 according to Nielsen), various sources report that 85 percent are manufactured in China and most are made of petroleum-derived PVC. Though ACTA correctly states that the trees are technically recyclable, an overwhelming majority of the nearly 13 million artificial trees sold last year (Nielsen data) will spend the next several centuries decorating a landfill. Most cities, including Jacksonville, do not recycle them because it is prohibitively expensive.

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Why buy a tree from an asphalt jungle when you and yours can pile into the car and drive out to the country to enjoy fresh air while you choose and even cut down a tree (or just let a kind associate handle the saw)? Before their sons were born, Diana Cascone and her husband Mike made the ritual a miniature vacation, driving all the way to North Carolina to pick out the perfect balsam fir. “There is something special about walking up a mountain in the snow, looking for the right tree and dragging the one you chose down,” Diana said. If buying locally is more within your budget (and schedule), Rogers Christmas Tree Farm in Jacksonville, Gustafson Tree Nursery in Callahan and Songer’s Christmas Tree Farm in Middleburg offer a wide variety of trees at a lower cost than most lots ($25 for a 6-foot tree is the average). All three even offer them in pots if you’re more of the tree-hugging variety. Just make sure to give it a good shake outside before you bring it into the living room; both to remove loose needles and give forest creatures a chance to escape. Other than that, the only drawback might be the drive.

If you can’t bear to cut down a poor, defenseless tree, a potted tree is the way to go. Local nurseries, tree farms and superstores offer potted Christmas trees throughout the holiday season. You don’t even have to plant it later if you don’t want to. Jennifer and Kevin Hughes have been using the same Norway pine for the past four years. She said, “Some people may think it looks like a Charlie Brown Christmas tree, but we really like it simple … and we get to keep our tree all year long on the porch.” Because a 6-foot-tall tree requires a rather large and heavy pot, many opt for a smaller version. Prices start around $10 and go into the hundreds, so ask around if you’re on a budget. There is some care and maintenance involved; these are better suited for people with green thumbs.

CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS Gustafson Tree Nursery 54742 Ogilvie Road, Callahan, 879-3150. Live and potted trees. Open 10 a.m. until dark, daily. Call ahead.

Cash only. No pesticides or insecticides are used.

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Visit flchristmastrees.com for more information Songer’s Christmas Tree Farm 5255 Carter Spencer Road, Middleburg, 272-3890. floridachristmastreefarm.com. Live and potted trees. Opens Nov. 23; 2-5 p.m. Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri., Sat. and Sun.

Rogers Christmas Tree Farm 6047 Jones Road, Jacksonville, 786-6709. Opens Nov. 24; 9 a.m. until dark Sat., 11 a.m. until dark Sun. Cash or check only.

Rudolph’s Christmas Tree Farm 11965 O.C. Horne Road, Sanderson, 259-7703. Live and potted trees. Opens Nov. 23; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Not So Bonded

Everyone has a favorite Bond and can argue the merits of Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig and, yes, even Timothy Dalton. But there is another group of Bonds, those one-hit wonders who aren’t as well-known.

Barry Nelson (“Casino Royale,” 1954): That’s right. Everyone’s favorite British superspy was first played by (gasp!) an American in this television Bond for CBS’ Climax Mystery Theatre.

David Niven (“Casino Royale,” 1967): Niven stars as a retired Bond in this spoof where he returns to take over for M. In an effort to confuse the enemy, he renames all of the 00 agents “Bond,” so Terence Cooper, Peter Sellers, Woody Allen, Joanna Pettet, Daliah Lavie and Ursula Andress all get to play James Bond.

George Lazenby (“On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” 1969): When Connery left, Lazenby was picked to take over and had a successful outing. But he foolishly listened to his manager, who told him not to sign on for any more Bond movies.

Christopher Cazenove (“Omnibus: The British Hero,” 1973): In this

A Man of Inaction

documentary/literary review BBC show, Cazenove plays Bond in several scenes from the Ian Fleming novels.

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ike any good James Bond movie, “Skyfall” jumps off to a rip-roaring start with its opening gambit. Bond uses a car, a motorcycle, a train and a backhoe in his vigorous pursuit of a villain who’s just stolen a list of secret agents’ identities.

Enjoy that extended action sequence while it lasts — it’s definitely the singular highlight of the latest installment in the series.

Bond movies are supposed to be high-octane action/ thrillers, but once that opening sequence is past, there isn’t much action to get excited about until the finale. And there’s

Craig’s Bond has been more of a spy and less of an action hero than those who sleuthed before him, but “Skyfall” goes too far in that direction, leaving big gaps where the film drags. a lot of movie in between, since “Skyfall” is almost two-anda-half-hours long.

Daniel Craig is back for his third turn as Bond.

Consistent with his two previous movies (“Casino Royale,” “Quantum of Solace”), Craig’s Bond is less suave and sophisticated than previous 007 interpretations, and rougher around the edges. He is a darker, moodier, more somber Bond. And not the cleverest one in the bunch, either.

Bond is missing and presumed dead after he was shot during a failed mission. Meanwhile, MI6 and M (Judi Dench, in her seventh Bond film) are under attack.

The villain is Silva, a former agent who feels betrayed by M and wants revenge. Bond must recover from his setback to hunt down Silva.

In this one, Bond is an aging and beat-up agent who may no longer be up to the task. That’s a bit jarring, since Craig’s

Bond was a brand new 007 in “Casino Royale,” where his inexperience as a spy was an issue. He has somehow transformed from neophyte Bond to one-foot-in-the-grave Bond in just three movies over six years.

Javier Bardem co-stars as the obsessive Silva, and as Bond villains go, he’s not going to make any Top 10 lists.

The bad guys in these movies are supposed to be overthe-top characters with mad schemes to rule the world or seek fame and fortune. But Silva, who doesn’t even make an appearance in the first 45 minutes, has decidedly smaller goals: Kill off M’s new favorite agent, disgrace her administration and end her life. Bardem’s Silva is flamboyant, but he lacks the flair for evil we expect from a good Bond villain.

One key Bond element in short supply is women. James Bond’s reputation as a womanizer has been tempered in recent years, but there’s still the expectation of a dominant leading lady. Naomi Harris’s agent Eve has a few good scenes, and Bérénice Marlohe’s Severine leads Bond to Silva, but neither is given much to do and neither is there for the finale.

Other traditional Bond elements sorely lacking here are the nifty spy gadgets. But this shortcoming is deliberate, as Ben Whishaw is introduced as a new, much younger Q. He makes fun of such devices as exploding pens of yore, while outfitting Bond with a modest set of tools.

Bond and M isolate themselves from MI6 in the Scottish countryside to lure out Silva, but they seem to forget that Silva will be bringing significant manpower and weaponry, while they have only the help of aging groundskeeper Kincade (Albert Finney), making for an action-packed but decidedly lopsided showdown.

Craig’s Bond has been more of a spy and less of an action hero than those who sleuthed before him, but “Skyfall” goes too far in that direction, leaving big gaps where the film drags. Director Sam Mendes (“Revolutionary Road,” American Beauty”) is new to action movies, and it shows in the uneven pace. There are a few nice Bond touches, such as an appearance of a Komodo dragon, but they’re too few and far between.

Craig has signed on for two more Bond films. Let’s hope the filmmakers can ratchet up the action in the future.

Who Is the Best Bond?

We asked readers on Facebook and Twitter, and here’s what they told us.

Connery. Will always be the Bond the others try to be.

Dan TheCol Davis

Sir Roger Moore is my Bond! Stole my heart in “Live and Let Die,” which is my favorite Bond movie (scared me a little cuz I was 9), but he continued to add humor and charisma to my other faves like “For Your Eyes Only” and “The Spy Who Loved Me.” Angel-Marie Ashley

Timothy Dalton and “The Living Daylights” is my favorite James Bond movie.

Juan Cooper

Sean Connery in “Thunderball,” especially the scene where he’s in Largo’s pool with the sharks.

Kara Pound-Held

I think if the TV powers would’ve let Pierce [Brosnan] play 007 when the fans were begging for it while he was “Remington Steel,” more people would’ve appreciated him more as Bond.

Angel-Marie Ashley

Sean Connery, Sir Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan, but you know … Daniel Craig is really growing on me. … No, I can’t just pick one!

Amie Heck

Roger Moore. Because although he killed me in “Live and Let Die,” he was perfectly charming about it. @KanangaSanMon

Daniel Craig. He makes being 007 look like real work. @mediadesignjax

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Starring as Blacksmith, rapper RZA mangles his debut as director with a clumsy kung fu fantasy full of plot holes The Man with the Iron Fists *G@@ Rated R

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raduating from the music business to the big screen, wunderkind rapper/producer RZA (founder of Wu-Tang Clan) is certainly not shy regarding his ambitions. Not only is he the titular star of “The Man with the Iron Fists,” he also wrote (assisted by Eli Roth) and directed the hybrid mix of martial arts, historical fantasy and general mayhem. The result is energetic, weird and clumsy — each in fairly equal measure. Fortunately, the movie is only slightly longer than 90 minutes. This is a special cause for relief, because RZA was originally working with a four-hour cut, which he contemplated splitting into two films — like Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill.”

Believe me, 90 minutes is plenty long enough for the likes of “The Man with the Iron Fists.”

It was Tarantino, by the way, who apparently got RZA interested in filmmaking, having him score “Kill Bill” for the self-avowed kung fu movie junkie. The Shaw Brothers-like title sequence for the new film returns the favor with a “presented by” credit to Tarantino, who plugs his new “Django Unchained” with a trailer specifically linked to the RZA film.

The barely coherent plot of “The Man with the Iron Fists” is little more than a pastiche of genres and special effects. Set in China sometime in the 1800s, the story opens with a number of different clans, including the Wolf and the Lion, vying with one another to steal the Emperor’s gold shipment. Everyone in these clans is gross, nasty and cruel — decidedly villainous, all of them. Besides sneering and smirking over every line of dialogue, they all possess a variety of enormous swords, blades and other killing tools. Their main henchman is Brass Body (Dave Bautista), a tattooed steroid-pumped mountain of a man who can change his body to brass at will, making him well nigh invulnerable (kind of like The Hulk or The Thing).

At first, the baddies get their impressive array of weapons from the Blacksmith (RZA),

a quiet soul in love with a local prostitute whose freedom he means to buy with his savings. Later, however, the Blacksmith finds a conscience (as well as an extended backstory detailing his freedom from slavery in the U.S. and trip to China on a ship called Destiny).

If you think that’s a bit heavy-handed, get this: He eventually has his arms chopped off, enabling him to somehow glue, graft or otherwise attach the “Iron Fists” of the title to his stumps. How can he move his fingers?

Where did he get the fists in the first place?

Clearly, he couldn’t make them himself without arms or hands. These and countless other questions about the film’s bizarre events and details keep popping up.

Eventually, the Blacksmith teams up with two other good guys to take out the trash. The first of the remarkable heroes is Zen-Yi, also known as the X-Blade (not to be confused with Wolverine) because of his affinity for knives, which are part-and-parcel of a nifty leather suit he wears. Zen-Yi has it in for the bad guys, since they murdered his father. Then, there’s Jack Knife (a grossly overweight Russell Crowe, doing an imitation of a slimmer Clint Eastwood from his spaghetti Western days).

Jack Knife’s weapon of choice is a combination Bowie knife, chainsaw and pistol. He’s also quick with the quips.

Representing the lethal women is Lucy Liu as the local whorehouse madam who, with her nubile assassins, wields death as the Black Widow, replete with stingers and scarves instead of bites and webs. She ends up siding with the good guys (I think).

Utilizing a soundtrack that incorporates rap with blues, “The Man with the Iron Fists” brandishes its ridiculous anachronisms of all kinds with obvious pride. Pulling out all the stops toward the end, RZA even switches to split-screen and even tri-screen shots, highlighting the comic book nature of the climax (if that’s the right word).

Given the ingredients, the resulting mishmash is not up to snuff.

Actor-director RZA stars in “The Man with the Iron Fists.” Photo: Universal Pictures

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The documentary “Samsara,” filmed in 25 countries, plays at Sun-Ray Cinema, beginning Nov. 16.

Photo: Oscilloscope Pictures based on British author David Mitchell’s award-winning 2004 novel, the film takes six different stories and builds them into a single experience. It can’t be labeled as drama, mystery, comedy, thriller or science-fiction, as it manages to be all of these at once. “Cloud Atlas” is a commitment, at almost three hours long, and the complex plotting and storytelling demand constant attention, but the payoff is worth the effort.

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

Tyler Perry is no Morgan Freeman, but he does a respectable job as Cross, the hero of 19 bestselling thrillers by James Patterson. Cross matches wits with Picasso, a paid assassin of superior skill who’s killing the top officers of a corporation.

Cross’ first encounter with Picasso, in a Detroit office tower, is a solid action sequence, but it’s standard cop fare after that, with a Scooby-Doo ending only Velma could’ve solved.

ARGO ***G 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.

Ben Affleck directs and stars as CIA operative Tony Mendez, acknowledged as the agency’s top agent when it comes to “exfiltration,” the art of extracting people caught in places they cannot escape. “Argo” succeeds because director Affleck focuses on the journey, not the outcome, to create a taut political thriller. Many familiar faces – John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Kyle Chandler, Bryan Cranston, Victor Garber – deliver strong performances in this ensemble effort.

CHASING MAVERICKS **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Beach Blvd.

Real-life surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (newcomer Jonny Weston) seeks the help of a veteran surfer (Gerard Butler) to take on the mythical Mavericks surf break. Though the wave footage will blow away viewers, the disappointing script and acting will leave many wiped out.

CLOUD ATLAS ***G Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Hugo Weaving and

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

The crash occurs early on here, and it’s riveting. When a jet malfunctions, Denzel Washington’s Capt. Whip Whitaker wakes from a nap and does an amazing job of bringing the plane down with limited loss of life. However, “Flight” is not a movie about flying or about crashing. It’s a movie about alcoholism. This engaging drama satisfies, but the Hollywood ending takes away from the overall impact.

FRANKENWEENIE ***@ Rated PG • Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theatre, Regal Avenues Tim Burton’s black-and-white animated film pays an earnest, warm-hearted homage to classic horror icons. Telling a story deeply rooted in sentimentality, the high-quality 3D stopmotion animation looks crisp and clear. It has some genuinely funny moments, and it’s a bit wicked in its own way. Horror aficionados will like it, and it’s kid-friendly, too.

FUN SIZE **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

A sarcastic high-school senior (Victoria Justice of Nickelodeon’s “Victorious”) can’t wait for college and some distance from her dysfunctional family. A night spent watching her little brother on Halloween turns into the expected misadventure. The tween comedy tries to be all things – kiddie fun and (at times) tasteless for older folks – but the sweetness never truly satisfies.

HERE COMES THE BOOM **G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues Biology teacher Scott Voss (Kevin James) begins moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter to raise money for his school’s music program and save the job of a fellow teacher (Henry Winkler). James’ charm and the inspirational tale will resonate with some, but that ridiculous yet predictable plot will slam others down for the count.

AREA THEATERS AMELIA ISLAND Carmike 7, 1132 S. 14th St., Fernanddina Beach,261-9867 ARLINGTON & REGENCY AMC Regency 24, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., 264-3888 BAYMEADOWS & MANDARIN Regal Avenues 20, 9525 Philips Highway, 538-3889 BEACHES Regal Beach Blvd. 18, 14051 Beach Blvd., 992-4398 FIVE POINTS Sun-Ray Cinema@5Points, 1028 Park St., 359-0047 GREEN COVE SPRINGS Clay Theatre, 326 Walnut St., 284-9012 NORTHSIDE Hollywood 14, River City Marketplace, 12884 City Center Blvd., 757-9880

ORANGE PARK AMC Orange Park 24, 1910 Wells Road, (888) AMC-4FUN Carmike 12, 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 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

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Sales Rep ss HOLY MOTORS ***G Not Rated • Sun-Ray Cinema (opens Friday, Nov. 16) Monsieur Oscar, a shadowy character, moves through an enigmatic story through roles of assassin, beggar, monster and family man. French filmmaker Leos Carax delivers a haunting, possibly frustrating, drama starring Dennis Lavant, Eva Mendes and Kylie Minogue.

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3D **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theater, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

The animated monster mash delivers slapstick and fart jokes. It’s too crude for kids and too crass for most adults.

With Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler), Frankenstein (Kevin James), Jonathan (Andy Samberg) and Mavis (Selena Gomez), the comedy ultimately wastes the cast’s considerable talents. This horror spoof overstays its welcome.

LOOPER **** Rated R • Regal Avenues In 2074, time travel is invented but illegal, and criminals send people back in time to be killed by loopers. When old Joe (Bruce Willis) goes back to 2044 to stop a mysterious figure known in the future as The Rainmaker, he discovers he’s being chased by his younger self, looper Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt).

THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Sun-Ray Cinema Reviewed in this issue.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

She’s back. Katie Featherston, the first film’s star who had cameos in the next two, returns. It’s the story of a possessed Katie and kidnapped Hunter after they disappeared at the end of “PA2.” Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost direct.

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THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER ***G Rated PG-13 • Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Director Stephen Chbosky adapts his novel of socially awkward high school freshman Charlie (Logan Lerman), who eventually makes friends with two seniors. Sam (Emma Watson) and her step-brother Patrick (Ezra Miller) take Charlie under their wing in a classic tale of growing up while dealing with love, death, fear, conformity and angst.

PITCH PERFECT ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

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meanest women on campus. Don’t expect much originality in the story, as you’ll see elements of “Bring It On.” The tonguein-cheek tone and enthusiastic cast, with hilarious supporting help from Elizabeth Banks, keep the energy high.

SAMSARA ***@ Rated PG-13 • Sun-Ray Cinema (opens Friday, Nov. 16) Ron Fricke, director of “Baraka,” filmed this documentary over the course of five years in 25 countries, creating a nonverbal film of images and music. In Sanskrit, “Samsara” means “the ever-turning wheel of life,” and the film examines the sacred grounds, disaster zones and natural wonders of the world.

A SECRET AFFAIR **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency Square Fashion stylist Rafi backs out of her wedding with Anton, leaving him vulnerable to the advances of Sam, a former one-night stand. Rafi returns to give Anton another chance, but Sam won’t give up easily.

SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS ***@ Rated R • Regal Beach Blvd.

Alcoholic screenwriter Marty (Colin Farrell) is struggling to start a screenplay he’s named “Seven Psychopaths.” His pal Billy (Sam Rockwell, typically unhinged and funny) works with partner Hans (Christopher Walken) to kidnap wealthy people’s dogs, then return them later to collect reward money. Billy and Hans get in trouble when they dognap a Shih Tzu owned by a gangster (Woody Harrelson).

SILENT HILL: REVELATION 3D *@@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Sean Bean, Carrie-Anne Moss and Malcolm McDowell star in a film adaptation of the horror video game. On the eve of her 18th birthday, Heather Mason (Adelaide Clemens) discovers she’s not who she thinks she is. She and her father (Bean) have been on the run for years, and this new revelation leads her into a demonic world.

SINISTER ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues A horror film like this is a bit of an anomaly. It’s headlined by a former Oscar nominee (Ethan Hawke) and features two surprising cameos (former U.S. Senator Fred D. Thompson and Vincent D’Onofrio). Not entirely unpredictable, “Sinister” is nonetheless creepy and mostly effective, thanks to Hawke’s performance and Scott Derrickson’s solid direction.

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

Lauren Greenfield (not pictured), who won the best director prize at the Sundance Film Festival, was given incredible access to a billionaire family in “The Queen of Versailles.” Photo: Lauren Greenfield

TAKEN 2 *@@@ 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.

After saving his daughter (in the original “Taken”), retired government agent Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) must use his skills again when he and his wife are taken hostage during a family vacation in Istanbul. Here’s guessing the Mills family might try a “staycation” next year.

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

Typecast as the villain, Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) has good reason to feel unappreciated. He’s still smarting from 30 years of being dropped off a building and into the mud

by Fix-It Felix. Ralph just wants to be the hero for once.

Director Rich Moore (“Futurama”) balances gamer cool and kid-friendly fun. He delivers a film that resonates with a “Toy Story” premise for the arcade, but it’s not quite up to the standard of gamer classic “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.”

OTHER FILMS LATITUDE CINEGRILLE “Brave” and “The Bourne Legacy” screen at Latitude 30 CineGrille, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Call for showtimes. 365-5555.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Frank Capra’s timeless holiday classic, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, screens 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill. Free. 388-7807.

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POT BELLY’S CINEMA “Looper,” “Searching for Sugarman,” “Cold Light of Day” and “To Rome With Love” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101.

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

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY BRAVE Set in the mountains, hills and lakes of ancient Scotland, the Pixar film features exquisite scenery and stunning animation. Central to the film’s success is the red-haired Highlands lass, Merida. Cute, plucky, resourceful and blessed with a distinctive Scottish brogue (courtesy of Kelly Macdonald’s inspired vocals), Merida is a real charmer, easily the equal of Ariel, Belle and myriad Disney heroines before her.

THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES A billionaire family constructs a 90,000-square-foot palace, then watches as their business empire crashes during the U.S. economic crisis. In making this documentary, Lauren Greenfield, who won Best Director at Sundance Film Festival, was given incredible access to the family and their flaws.

SAVAGES Oliver Stone’s high-octane return to the big screen features an ensemble cast including John Travolta, Salma Hayek, Benicio del Toro, Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Blake Lively, in a story about a violent battle waging over the life and fate of a kidnapped woman, among a Mexican drug cartel, two California marijuana growers and a corrupt DEA agent.

THE WATCH Suburbanites in a small Ohio town form a neighborhood watch group to discover the murderer of a hapless Costco employee. The posse includes Evan (Ben Stiller), Bob (Vince Vaughan) and Franklin (Jonah Hill) and they’re about to get the surprise of their pedestrian lives: Murderous aliens aim to launch a planet-wide attack from a command center below Costco.

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University of Toronto professor Richard Florida, recognized as having one of the 140 most influential Twitter feeds in the world by Time magazine, is the featured speaker at the CFA Soirée, Jacksonville University’s 50th anniversary celebration of the College of Fine Arts, Nov. 16 at The Museum, 4160 Boulevard Center Dr., Jacksonville. The event includes performances by Charlie Walker, Molotov Cocktail, DJ Malea and the JU Jazz Ensemble. Photo: Creative Class Group

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PHANTOM The musical is staged Nov. 13-25 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside. $46-$53.

641-1212. alhambrajax.com BOEING-BOEING The farce is staged Nov. 15-18 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. $10-$25.

825-1164. limelight-theatre.org THREE MURDERS AND IT’S ONLY MONDAY The murder and mayhem production is staged 8 p.m. Nov. 15, 16 and 17 at Orange Park Community Theatre, 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park. $15. 276-2599. opct.org BEAUTY AND THE BEAST The musical is staged 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 15, 16 and 17 at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445 San Diego Road, St. Nicholas. $12-$15. 346-5620. ext. 122. da-arts.org SENIOR CHOREOGRAPHY CONCERT Jacksonville University graduating seniors perform contemporary choreography of original works 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 16 and 17 at Swisher Theater, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington. $10. 256-7374.

CFA SOIREE Jacksonville University celebrates the 50th anniversary of the College of Fine Arts. University of Toronto professor Richard Florida, who was recognized as having one of the 140 most influential Twitter feeds in the world by Time magazine, is the featured speaker. The soirée includes performances by Charlie Walker, Molotov Cocktail, Boogie Freaks, DJ Malea, Elevated Aerial, JU Jazz Ensemble, Professor Whiskey’s Traveling Bizarre Bazaar and more, 6:30 p.m.-midnight Nov. 16 at The Museum, 4160 Boulevard Center Dr., Jacksonville. $100. cfasoiree.ju.edu COMEDIA The St. George Players perform short comic plays 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at The Spanish Bakery, 42 St.

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George St., St. Augustine. $10 for dinner, music and show. saintgeorgeplayers.weebly.com THE COLOR PURPLE Encore performances of the play, based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning novel and Steven Spielberg’s film, are staged Nov. 17 and 18 at Stage Aurora Performance Hall, 5188 Norwood Ave., Gateway Town Center, Northside. $25. 765-7372. stageaurora.org MURDER IN THE OLD CITY The dinner theater show returns for encore performances 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18 and 25 at Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. $40.

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CALLS & WORKSHOPS

ART UNDER PRESSURE The Up & Cummers present a printmaking event showcasing local artists 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Riverside. $25.

899-6004.

IDEAS AND IMAGES IN FILM Writer, producer and director Helen Whitney discusses “Spiritual Landscapes: A Life in Film,” a retrospective her 40 years of life and work, 7 p.m.

Nov. 13 and 14 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Free. 819-6282.

CHRISTMAS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP A class to create Christmas bells is held 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Jennie’s Gallery, 4446 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. 525-3959. jenniesgallery.com KIDS’ WORKSHOP Jean LiJoi holds a workshop on “Thanksgiving Trees” 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Mandarin Library, 3330 Kori Road, Mandarin. 355-1757.

ARTIST CALL FOR VIVA FLORIDA! The St. Augustine Art Association calls for artists to submit works celebrating the sights and structures, beaches and byways, flora and fauna, and history and happenings of Florida. Limited to two entries per artist; works received noon-7 p.m. Nov. 27 and noon-4 p.m.

Nov. 28 at 22 Marine St., St. Augustine.

824-2310. staaa.org CELEBRATE ART JURIED EXHIBITION A member exhibition for “Celebrate Art 2013” receives entries through Dec. 10. Stellers Gallery owner Hillary Tuttle will jury the exhibition, on display Jan. 11-Feb. 16. 280-0614. Guidelines and submission details at ccpvb.org.

CALL FOR ECOLOGY-THEMED ART Eco Arts announces its second annual ecology-themed competition with six creative categories. A cash prize pool of $12,500 is awarded. The deadline for entries is Jan. 15. (828) 575-3979.

Students Devin Reardon (left to right), Richard Speed, Willie Beaton II, Essence ecoartsawards.com Williams, Pablo Milla and Ana Puig star in the musical “Beauty and the Beast,” PONTE VEDRA CLASSES, staged Nov. 15, 16 and 17 at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

WORKSHOPS The Cultural Center at

Ponte Vedra Beach offers art classes and workshops through Dec. 21 at 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra. 280-0614 ext. 204.

THEATRICAL ARTS Classes in theatrical performance, including song and dance, are held Mon.-Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Fees vary. 322-7672. theperformersacademy.com MURRAY HILL ART CLASSES Six-week art classes for adults and kids are offered at Murray Hill Art Center, 4327 Kerle St., Jacksonville. Adult class fee is $80; $50 for kids. 677-2787. artsjax.org DRAMATIC ARTS AT BEACHES Classes and workshops in theatrical performance for all ages and skill levels are held Mon.-Fri. at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach.

Fees vary. 249-0289.

JAZZ MUSICIANS The Jazzland Café seeks musicians who play piano, bass or drums, for a new ensemble being formed.

For details, email info@jazzlandcafe.com DANCE CLASSES The Dance Shack offers classes for several styles for all ages and skill levels every Mon.Fri., at 3837 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville. 527-8694. thedanceshack.com K.A.R.M.A. CLASS A Kindling Auras & Radiating Musical Awareness group vocal session, focusing on mental clarity, visualization, harmonizing and blending, breath and energy control, is held 6-7 p.m. every Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Registration is requested, but not required. 322-7672. elementsofonelove@gmail.com

CLASSICAL & JAZZ UNF FALL PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE The ensemble concert is performed 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, Southside. 620-2878.

INTERCOLLEGIATE JAZZ CONCERT The concert is held 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at FSCJ’s Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside. Free. 646-2222. fscj.edu/wilsoncenter DANILO PEREZ The pianist plays 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Southside. $8-$35.

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KAYO ISHIMARU AND DICKIE FLEISHER The harpists perform 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside. Free. 355-7584. fridaymusicale.com AN EVENING WITH GENE NORDAN & FRIENDS The pianist and singer ushers in the holiday season 8 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. $25.

249-0289. playersbythesea.org ISLAND CHAMBER SINGERS The singing ensemble performs 7 p.m. Nov. 16 and 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road, Fernandina Beach. $15. 225-0575.

MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES The UNF Chamber Orchestra performs works by Beethoven and Wagner 7 p.m. Nov. 16, followed by a reception, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4171 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. Free. 737-8488. allsaintsjax.org UNF CHORAL ENSEMBLES The fall choral showcase is

presented 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, Southside. Free. 620-2878.

SONGS OF THE SOUL The Orange Park Chorale presents a program, with styles ranging from passionate to spiritual to fun, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Grace Episcopal Church, 245 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, and 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, 4001 Hendricks Ave., San Marco.

Free. 273-4279. orangeparkchorale.com BOHEMIAN QUARTET The quartet performs 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St., Riverside. $25. 389-6222.

SUNDAY MUSIC Sonia performs 10:45 p.m. Nov. 18 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville, 7405 Arlington Expressway. 725-8133. uucj.org FIRST COAST WIND ENSEMBLE The brass, woodwind and percussion players appear 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington. Free. 256-7677.

THE BRITISH ARE COMING Clarinetist Dr. Guy Yehuda joins the Faculty Recital 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free. 620-2878.

UNF WIND SYMPHONY & WIND CONCERT BAND The performance is held 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. $10. 620-2878.

WINTER JAZZ NIGHT Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Jazz Ensembles join LaVilla Jazz Ensembles for a concert 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at 2445 San Diego Road, St. Nicholas. $10.

346-5620 ext. 151. da-arts.org JAZZ IN ARLINGTON Jazzland features live music 6-9 p.m. every Thur. and 8 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at 1324 University Blvd. N. 240-1009. jazzlandcafe.com DINO SALIBA Tonino’s Trattoria hosts saxophonist Saliba 6 p.m. every Sat. at 7001 Merrill Rd., Arlington. 743-3848.

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

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

262-0006.

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

825-0502.

ART WALKS, MARKETS, FESTIVALS ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH FESTIVAL A festival of arts, crafts, music, food and more is held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18 at St. Johns County Pier Park, A1A, St. Augustine Beach. Free. (352) 344-0657. tnteventsinc.com MID-WEEK MARKET Arts & crafts, local produce and live music are featured 3-6 p.m. every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach. 247-5800.

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

353-1188.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The Arts Market is held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue. Appearing Nov. 17 are Buddy Sherwood School of Dance, 10:30 a.m.; Hannah Aldridge, 11:45 a.m. and Donna Frost, 2:30 p.m. Also featured are local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market. 554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com NORTH BEACH ARTS MARKET Arts & crafts, produce, community services and kids’ activities are featured 3-7 p.m. every Sat. at North Beach Park, 3721 Coastal Highway A1A, Vilano Beach (where the wooden walkover crosses A1A).

910-8386.

ST. JOHNS RIVER FARMERS MARKET Local produce, arts and crafts are offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 S.R. 13, Switzerland. 347-8900.

MUSEUMS CAMP BLANDING MUSEUM 5629 S.R. 16 W., Camp Blanding, Starke, 682-3196. Artwork, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts from the activities of Camp Blanding during World War II are displayed along with outdoor displays of vehicles from WWII, Vietnam and Desert Storm. Free.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857. “A Life in Vibrant Color,” an exhibit of works by painter Lois Mailou Jones, runs through Jan. 4. The Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibit, a juried show of local artists’ works, runs through Dec. 2. “Histories in Africa,” an exhibit featuring 20 years of photography by Elizabeth Gilbert, is shown through Dec. 30.

FLAGLER COLLEGE’S CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. The exhibit “Sara Pedigo and Elizabeth Robbins: Transliteration” continues through Nov. 21. The artists discuss their work 4 p.m. Nov. 16.

JACKSONVILLE MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 162, Downtown, 355-1101. The

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museum’s permanent collection includes steamboats, various nautical-themed art, books, documents and artifacts.

JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY’S ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7371. JU’s annual juried student exhibit runs through Dec. 5. 256-7677.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Downtown, 356-2992. “The Adams Family” exhibit, featuring original letters pertaining to John Adams, John Quincy Adams and Samuel Adams, runs through Dec. 29. The permanent collection includes rare manuscripts.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911. Ian Bogost’s Project Atrium installation opens with a lecture by the artist at 2 p.m. Nov. 17. “ReFocus: Art of the 1980s,” an exhibit highlighting major figures of contemporary art of the decade continues through Jan. 6. The annual exhibit of UNF’s Art & Design Faculty continues through Jan. 6.

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

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JUICE, A JEN JONES GALLERY 1 Independent Drive, Wells Fargo Center, Downtown. Live jazz, a historic filmography and photography presentation, and paintings and sculptures are featured. jenjonesart.com LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES 4615 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, 730-8235. The photography and mixed-media exhibit, “America: Visions of My New Country,” works by children attending the Summertime Express youth refugee camp, is displayed year-round in the main lobby.

METACUSP STUDIOS GALLERY 2650 Rosselle St., Riverside, (813) 223-6190. An opening reception for “Two Fingered Turkeys,” an art performance and exhibit, is held 6-9 p.m.

Nov. 16. The exhibit is on display through Jan. 16.

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

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

STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 292-9303. Jim Smith and Mary Atwood exhibit their “steampunk”-themed work through November. This working studio and gallery space features the work of Doug Eng, Joyce Gabiou, Bill Yates, Robert Leedy, Terese Muller, Mary St. Germain and Tony Wood.

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

The gallery features works by 29 local artists in various media.

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

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The Jacksonville Watercolor Society’s juried fall exhibit runs through Nov. 25. The “Collection by Candlelight” exhibit is displayed through November. The gallery’s permanent collection features 16th-century artifacts detailing Sir Francis Drake’s 1586 burning of St. Augustine.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA 1 UNF Drive, Southside, 620-1000. Selections from the Wells Fargo donation exhibit runs through Dec. 14 in the UNF Gallery of Art in Building 2. Jerry Domask’s “Reflections – Vietnam War 45 Years Later,” an exhibit of mixed-media paintings, is displayed through Dec. 7 at Student Union’s Lufrano Intercultural Gallery.

VANDROFF ART GALLERY Jewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 730-2100. An exhibit of Andrew and Maria Bachmann’s art continues through Nov. 21.

WHITE PEONY 216 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 819-9770.

This gallery boutique features a variety of handcrafted jewelry, wearable art and recycled/upcycled items.

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

233 WEST KING 233 W. King St., St. Augustine, 217-7470.

Shows change monthly and the gallery remains open late for First Friday Art Walks.

AMIRO ART AND FOUND 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 824-8460. Artist Marcia Myrick Siany displays her collection of brass, bronze, copper, nickel and sterling pieces.

THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. The TAC members show, “4 Elements,” focusing on earth, wind, fire and water, runs through Dec. 13.

THE ART GUILD OF ORANGE PARK 2054 Plainfield Ave., Orange Park Library, 215-9177. “What IS It?” — the guild’s fall exhibit of painting, assemblage, glass and other mediums — is on display through Nov. 30.

AVONDALE ARTWORKS GALLERY 3562 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 384-8797. “Secrets of the Deep,” an estate exhibit giving insight into the life of Theodor Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss), continues through Dec. 9.

BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, Riverside, 855-1181. “Chasing Nostalgia/Subconscious Assimilations,” an exhibit of works by Edison William, continues through Jan. 13.

THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. “An Artistic Journey: Art from the Dordogne and Tuscany,” an exhibit of Ellen Diamond’s workshops abroad students, continues through Dec. 1. The exhibit of Brett Waller’s art runs through Dec. 1.

CYPRESS VILLAGE ART LEAGUE 4600 Middleton Park Circle, Southside, 223-6100. “Angels Unaware,” an exhibit of art by Cypress Village retirement community members and guest artist Annabelle Usher, opens with a reception 2-5 p.m. Nov. 17. The exhibit continues through Jan. 4.

For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, To list your event, send info – time, date, location (street 241-6928. The exhibit “Tropical Expressions” continues address, city), admission price and contact number to print – through Jan. 3. to David Johnson, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Southside, 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Deadline is 425-2845. “Ke Francis: Biloxi to Babylon,” featuring the work of the master printmaker, painter and sculptor, continues through Dec. 6.

FSCJ’S KENT GALLERY 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, 381-3400. “Mediums,” an exhibit of work by Thony Aiuppy, Crystal Floyd and Eric Gillyard, runs through Nov. 20.

HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Rd., Northside, 741-3546. Works by Grant Ward are displayed in Connector Bridge cases, an exhibit of works by Robin Shepherd is in Haskell Gallery, and an exhibit of works by Jason John is in Concourse A & C display cases (after security), all through Jan. 9.

The Sky Gallery exhibit, highlighting Historic Riverside Avondale, runs through December.

ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. The juried show “Fantastic Florida” is held through November. islandart.org JACK MITCHELL GALLERY ThrasherHorne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Kelly Crawford’s “Butternut” is one of a series of chromogenic prints shot Orange Park, 276-6750. An exhibit using a medium format Bronica; she is one of 50 artists featured in The Folio of works by Mary Atwood and John Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibit running through Dec. 2 at the Cummer O’Conner runs through Dec. 9.

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In the 1960s, live music was played all over Florida at what was called youth centers or teen halls. Sometimes set up by churches and civic organizations, these were places where tweens and teens could hang out and listen to the bands touring the circuit. Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers and Tom Petty (in his Epics/ Mudcrutch phase) were among the young upand-coming rockers on stage, as well as country crossovers like Jim Stafford, Bernie Leadon and Parsons. Musicians would give and take a little knowledge along the way.

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Much to his wife’s displeasure, Parsons and Harris toured with his new group Fallen Angels as a country-rock band. (Parsons maintained his music was “cosmic American,” not altcountry or Southern rock.) The tour’s road manager, Phil Kaufman, was the entourage narc, keeping Gram away from drugs. After a backing band member was killed by a drunk driver, Parsons flipped, got drunk and — reportedly — told Kaufman he wanted to be cremated at Joshua Tree, Calif., where he’d often visited in the late ’60s and ’70s.

Parsons went to the site once more, to soothe his pain after he and Gretchen split. On Sept. 19, 1973, Gram Parsons overdosed on alcohol and morphine, and died. Robert Parsons, now in New Orleans, wanted his stepson buried there, and tried to exclude Gram’s music industry friends from the memorial. As the body chilled at L.A. International, Kaufman borrowed a hearse, then just took the coffin, © 2012 absconding to Joshua Tree to honor Parsons’ last wishes. After a failed cremation, cops gave chase but Kaufman got away, only to be arrested later.

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His natural funny bone solidified and strengthened and soon, he was performing solo at The Comedy Studio in Cambridge, Mass. Foley, who still performs in Cambridge occasionally, also penned a satirical self-help book, “A New Financial You in 28 Days!

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Now a full professor at Florida Coastal School of Law, Foley migrated his career and comedic talents to Jacksonville two years ago, establishing Three Layers’ Comedy Sundays, a weekly showcase at Three Layers Café in historic Springfield.

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F.W.: How is your Comedy Sunday different from other comedy clubs in town?

B.F.: All of our comedic talent is local. Like me, most do this as an avocation, although a few in our troupe are pursuing professional careers.

Secondly, our comedians write their own material based upon on different themes each week, which keeps the material fresh. There’s also a dynamic interaction happening, since the audience chooses the theme for the following week’s show.

Our format has helped develop some excellent, up-and-coming comedians who’ve gotten their start and/or honed their craft here.

F.W.: What else makes your performances unique?

B.F.: Unlike some clubs, where a comic may be on the stage for 10, 20, 30 minutes or more, our comedians do tight, five-to-seven minute sets. I modeled it after The Comedy Studio,

service of humor. We don’t get up there just to drop a lot of “F-bombs.”

F.W.: Who else is performing at your Reverse-a-versary?

B.F.: Featured comedians will be Chris Buck, Billy Barnwell, Keary McCutchen, Patrick Steen, Dave Nelson, K.P. Burke, Sam Holcombe, Brian Thomas Nadeau, Marcus Crespo, Travis Bates … and myself, of course.

Some of our comedians have gone on to perform at major comedy festivals in Florida.

Some of our comedians have gone on to perform at major comedy festivals in Florida. We have people from all walks of life and varying ages. … You’d be surprised to learn who’s a talented comedian in Jacksonville. where I honed my skills. We take seriously that brevity is the soul of wit. It forces us to keep the show running tight and punchy, versus Punch and Judy.

F.W.: Tell me about your special anniversary event on Nov. 18.

B.F.: Think of it as a “Reverse-a-versary.” We don’t want gifts. We want to give them. We’ll probably present many “best of ” sketches from our previous two years as well as touch upon some topical issues.

F.W.: I’ve not spent much time in Springfield [where Three Layers is located]. I’m more familiar with downtown proper.

B.W.: We’re downtown improper. That being said, the ambiance of the room at Three Layers is very warm, cozy and inviting. It’s fairly intimate, in that it only holds about 100 or so people.

There’s its signature food, desserts and also a really neat bar. The show runs from 7 to 8:30-ish, so it’s an early night and a great way to start the week.

F.W.: Is it family-oriented or more R-rated?

B.F.: Some comedians get a little risqué at times, but they aren’t reciting verbatim from scripts.

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We have people from all walks of life and varying ages. … You’d be surprised to learn who’s a talented comedian in Jacksonville. We have security guards, proctologists, business consultants, veterinarians, landscapers, cooks, radio hosts, physicians, and we also have some professional, full-time comedians. We also have some professional martial artists, so I always ensure they get on. If not, they might kick my butt.

F.W.: That’d be more painful than LMAO. B.F.: [Laughs.] But it goes to show how humor is hard-wired into most humans’ brains. I say “most,” because I’ve certainly met some humorless, dour individuals in my time.

F.W.: Particularly lawyers.

B.F.: Right. Mark Twain once said, “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.”

F.W.: I don’t know if other species can appreciate and understand humor as we humans do, though.

B.F.: Well, certainly, the undisputed humor stars of the Internet are cats. One day I’ll have to show you my hairball impersonation.

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EVENTS

EMPTY BOWLS 2012 The annual luncheon is held 11 a.m.

Nov. 13 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown. Tickets are $25. Proceeds benefit Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida’s Second Harvest Food Bank.

630-4000. wenourishhope.org MOSH AFTER DARK The adults-only event, themed “Sustainable Food in Jacksonville,” is held 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Downtown. General admission is $5; free for MOSH members.

396-6674 ext. 226.

BEST BUDDIES POWER HOUR Best Buddies Jacksonville, a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for oneto-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, gets together 6-8 p.m. Nov. 15 at The Blue Room at The Jacksonville Landing, Downtown. A $10 donation buys two drinks, appetizers and a shot at prizes. Proceeds benefit Best Buddies. bestbuddiesflorida.org EMERGING STARS FASHION SHOW The Art Institute of Jacksonville presents “Emerging Stars,” its inaugural fashion show created and presented by Fashion & Retail Management students, 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Downtown, followed by a rooftop reception. Tickets are $10. 486-3055.

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE A Totally Awesome Night With Nemours is held 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 17 at River City Brewing Co., 835 Museum Circle, Downtown. Live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are featured. Dress in ’80s attire. Tickets are $45. Proceeds benefit Nemours Children’s Clinic. 697-4126.

BIKERS FOR BABIES The inaugural A Little Reason to Ride motorcycle ride benefiting the March of Dimes is held Nov. 17 at Adamec Harley-Davidson, 8909 Baymeadows Rd., Southside. Registration is $30 for bikers, $20 for riders.

398-2821. bikersforbabies.org RIGHT WHALE RUN/WALK & FESTIVAL Celebrate the endangered North Atlantic right whales’ annual return to their only known calving area in the Southeast U.S. The fourth annual event is held oceanfront 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17 at SeaWalk Pavilion, where Beach Boulevard meets the sea, Jax Beach. A clean-up, a beach run, a silent auction, kids’ activities, exhibits and live music by Saltwater Cowgirls and Split Tone. 630-3420. rightwhalefestival.org HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR The sixth annual Holiday Spectacular, featuring a Christmas tree lighting, an appearance

by Santa, a Winter Wonderland with 60 tons of snow and family-friendly activities, is held 2-9 p.m. Nov. 17 at St. Johns Town Center, 4663 River City Drive, Southside. Bridgit Mendler, The Ready Set and Chris Wallace perform at 6 p.m. Santa arrives, the 32-foot tree is lit and the fireworks begin after 8 p.m. stjohnstowncenter.com RIVER GARDEN GALA The 20th annual black-tie River Garden Gala, themed “A Walk Through Our Emerald City,” is held 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Renaissance Resort, World Golf Village, St. Augustine. Cocktails, a silent auction and dance troupe Chézzam are featured. Tickets are $250; $175 for junior patrons 40 and younger. Proceeds benefit River Garden. 886-8430.

LANDING FOOD DRIVE The Jacksonville Landing and Second Harvest North Florida fight hunger, asking for food item donations to be dropped off at The Landing by Coastal Cookies every Fri. in Nov., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Items include canned meat, rice, beans, peanut butter, soup and canned vegetables.

The Landing offers each donator a free spin on the Wheel of Prizes, with Landing merchandise, restaurant gift certificates, food items and Landing gift certificates. 353-1188.

JacksonvilleLanding.com THE DRESSING OF THE PALMS Vilano Beach Main Street and North Shores Improvement Association present the inaugural holiday celebration. For a $25 entry fee, adopt and decorate palms through November. To reserve a palm, go to vilanobeachfl.com. 910-8386.

COSMIC CONCERTS Laser Mania at 7 p.m., Laser Beatles at 8 p.m., Laser U2 at 9 p.m. and Laser Led Zeppelin at 10 p.m.

Nov. 16 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Downtown. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Northeast Florida’s largest and oldest farmers’ market is open dawn to dusk, daily, year-round. Vendors and farmers offer everything from live chickens and homemade honey to lemongrass and locally grown blueberries. Andy’s Farmers Market Grill onsite.

Navigable aisles, indoor and outdoor stalls, parking. 1810 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville. 354-2821. jaxfarmersmarket.com AMELIA FARMERS MARKET The market is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. at Shops of Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island. Farmers, food artisans and plant growers offer produce, organic products, baked goods, plants and flowers. 491-4872. ameliafarmersmarket.com RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Hannah Aldridge and Donna Frost perform Nov. 17. Local and regional art, live music and a free farmers market are featured from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. through Dec. 15, under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. 554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com ST. JOHNS RIVER FARMERS MARKET The community market is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 S.R. 13, Switzerland. Local produce and arts & crafts are featured. facebook.com/st.johnsriverfamersmarket

POLITICS, BUSINESS, ACTIVISM

SJRWMD PUBLIC HEARING The St. Johns River Water Management District holds public hearings on proposals to declare specific tracts of conservation lands surplus 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at St. Johns County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. The SJRWMD staff is proposing recommendations on specific tracts to be sold, traded and donated to other government agencies, managed differently or retained under current management. northfloridalandtrust.org SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB The Policeman and Fireman of the Year are the focus of the weekly meeting, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. Admission is $20. 396-5559.

JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets 4 p.m. Nov. 15 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Downtown. 630-7306.

FREETHOUGHT SOCIETY The group meets 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Arlington. Ken Hurley discusses “The Speech Ever … Really.”

419-8826. firstcoastfreethoughtsociety.org

BOOKS & WRITING

WAREHOUSE BOOK SALE Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library hold a $10 bag warehouse book sale 4-7 p.m. p.m.

Nov. 13 and 15 and 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 17 at University Park Library, 3435 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. Proceeds from FJPL book sales are used to supplement the Library budget.

FJPL is asking shoppers to sign petitions supporting a straw vote on establishing a special tax district for the library. The tax district was the proposal that came out of a special JCCI study to find a way to stabilize library funding. 630-2304. jpl.coj.net WHISTLE TALK Local journalist and photojournalist Maggie FitzRoy and museum archivist Taryn Rodriguez-Boette discuss their book, “Images of America – Ponte Vedra Beach,” 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Beaches Museum & History Park, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Beaujolais Nouveau Day is marked with a wine-tasting. Admission is $5; free for members. 241-5657. beachesmuseum.org B.A. SHAPIRO Author Shapiro discusses and signs copies of her new novel, “The Art Forger,” based on the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist, 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach. 241-9026. bookmarkbeach.com RON WHITTINGTON Local author Whittington signs copies of his new Parker Glynn mystery, “Dopplegänged,” with local author Jordan Logue (“One Fiddle Too Many”) 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 29 at San Marco Bookstore, 1971 San Marco Blvd., San Marco. rpwhittington.com

COMEDY

MELISSA VILLASENOR All Stars 8 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14.

Comedic impressionist Melissa Villasenor appears 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 16, 8 and 10 p.m. Nov. 17 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road (in Ramada Inn), Mandarin. Tickets range from $10-$17. 292-4242. comedyzone.com JACKIE KNIGHT’S GYPSY COMEDY CLUB Michael Mack and Mary Asher appear 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $8 and $12. 461-8843.

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHRISTMAS MADE IN THE SOUTH Nov. 23, 24 & 25, Prime Osborn Convention Center GLOBAL ISSUES: BURT RUTAN Nov. 27, UNF’s University Center JOEL & VICTORIA OSTEEN Nov. 30, Veterans Memorial Arena MUSEUM OF HISTORY HOLIDAY HOME TOUR Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, Amelia Island JERRY SEINFELD Jan. 18, T-U Center

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN MORAN Late Bloomers Garden Club presents Florida nature photographer Moran (“Our Water, Our Future”) 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Main Library, Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown Jacksonville. Moran discusses his work 5-6 p.m. Admission is free. 285-7020.

MARINELAND TRAIL WALK GTMRR volunteer Ron Ceryak guides hikers through Flagler County’s River to Sea Preserve coastal hammock 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 14. Meet in River to Sea Preserve parking lot, A1A at south end of Town of Marineland.

BALD EAGLE DISCUSSION Duval Audubon Society gathers 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church, 1620 Naldo Ave., Jacksonville. Matt Smith, Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, discusses the bald eagle in Florida, nesting behavior, and nest observation techniques and strategies.

Bring a camera. 403-7134.

NATURE JOURNALING, MARINE ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS The Art & Science of Nature Journaling; Inquiry-, Object- & Place-based Workshops and a student/teacher workshop, Marine Environments & the Mythology of Water, 4:30-5 p.m. Nov. 15 at GTM RR’s Environmental Education

The Holiday Spectacular includes a Christmas tree lighting, an appearance by Santa, costumed characters, a Winter Wonderland with 60 tons of snow, a performance by Bridgit Mendler (pictured), star of Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie!” and family-friendly activities, held 2-9 p.m. Nov. 17 at St. Johns Town Center, Jacksonville.

Center, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra. For reservations, call 347-6490 or email northeastfwf@fwfonline.org. Peter Stone signs copies of his book, “Waltzes with Giants: The Twilight Journey of the North Atlantic Right Whale” 5-7:30 p.m.

JAGUARS VS. TITANS The Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Tennessee Titans 1 p.m. Nov. 25 at EverBank Field, One EverBank Place, Downtown. Single-game tickets for home games start at $45. 633-2000. jaguars.com GUIDED BEACH WALK GTM Research Reserve hosts “Beaches 101” free beach walk 8:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 17 at Guana South Beach location, off A1A, South Ponte Vedra Beach, toward St. Augustine. There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. 823-4500.

KIDS

LEGO CLUB FOR TWEENS Children (grades 4-7 only) build with Legos 4-5 p.m. Nov. 14 at Ponte Vedra Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra. 827-6950.

EARLY LITERACY SCREENINGS Preschoolers receive a free 10-minute early literacy screening courtesy of Nemours BrightStart 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd. 827-6950.

INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S EXHIBIT The Amelia Island Museum of History opens the exhibit at 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach. It features a Discovery Ship, with knottying, dress up, navigational activities and scavenger hunts.

Geared toward ages 5-9. Admission is included with museum admission. Twice-daily docent-led tours (11 a.m., 2 p.m.); open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-4 p.m. Sun. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for students and military. ameliamuseum.org ART ADVENTURES Children ages 6-12 explore mask-making and learn about symmetry in art as they create an oil pastel mask drawing, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. 355-0630.

COMMUNITY INTEREST

HOLIDAY SHOPPES The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach presents a mini-mall of boutiques 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18 at 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra. $5 donation at the door. Proceeds benefit the Center’s programs. 280-0614. ccpvb.org THIRD THURSDAY LECTURE SERIES Author and historian Dr. John T. Foster Jr. discusses his new book, “Calling Yankees to Florida — Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Forgotten Tourist Articles,” 14 Stowe articles written in Mandarin from 1867-’81, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville. 268-0784.

SPAGHETTI DINNER & SILENT AUCTION The Kids’ Foundation for Uniting Nations benefit is held 5-8 p.m. Nov. 16 at Isle of Faith Church, 1821 San Pablo Rd., Intracoastal. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for kids; ages 3 and younger admitted free.

755-1532. kidsunitung.wordpress.com PUBLIC OFFICIALS RECEPTION The Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce’s annual Public Officials Reception is held 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. $100 for members, $250 for nonmembers. 261-3248.

RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE Northeast Florida Model Railroaders hold an open house and train show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 17 at 955 Worthington Ave., Green Cove Springs. Admission is free, donations are accepted. info@neflamodelrr.org AMERICA RECYCLES DAY Up to three boxes of documents for

immediate onsite shredding; electronic devices for recycling 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 17 at Beaches Aquatic Center, 297 Aquatic Drive, Atlantic Beach. 783-7000. AdvancedDisposal.com A1A SUPER SCENIC GARAGE SALE The fourth annual 72-mile garage sale is held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17 at venues from Ponte Vedra Beach to Flagler Beach. Raffle drawings and a cell phone audio tour are featured. For details, go to scenica1a.org POWER BEHIND WELLNESS EXPO I The expo is held 10 a.m.7 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 at Trio, The Event Place, 9726 Touchton Rd., Tinseltown. Fitness, nutrition, natural cosmetics, spa resort, Zumba, Pilates, yoga and kids’ activities are featured.

Body fat testing and fitness assessments are offered. One-day tickets are $10; $15 for two days. Proceeds support Mind Body Bootcamp, a 501c3 a nonprofit organization. 305-305-2006. powerbehindwellness.com mind-bodybootcamp.com ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER A Guide to Parliamentary Procedure is presented at a free meeting on Robert’s Rules of Order 1-5 p.m. Nov. 17 at South Mandarin Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. 744-6846. flparliamentarian.com PEARLS & CUFFLINKS GALA This Clara White Mission fundraiser celebrates the mission’s anniversary and the birthday of the mission’s founder, Dr. Eartha M.M. White, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 17 at Citi, 14000 Citicards Way, Jacksonville.

Michael Stewart and Arthur Crofton co-host the black tie event.

Tickets are $75. 354-4162. clarawhitemission.org NATIONAL HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK Emergency Services & Homeless Coalition of Northeast Florida holds the Call to Charity rally 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at St. Johns Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., downtown. Admission is free.

619-3720. eshcnefl.org FEED A FAMILY FOR $25 His Servants and Please Pass the Bread International provide families with a turkey and all the fixings to cook their own Thanksgiving meal. Sponsor a family or join a group of young professionals to deliver meals.

868-9913 or email d.canizares7@gmail.com. Donations close Nov. 20. Volunteer at 5 p.m. Nov. 21 at Zamar Center, 8493 Baymeadows Way, Southside.

MISTER ROGERS SWEATER DRIVE 10th annual drive is on.

Drop off clean, new and gently used sweaters, jackets, coats and blankets through Nov. 30 at WJCT Studios, 100 Festival Park Ave., Jacksonville; Two Men & A Truck, 8849 Arlington Expressway, and First Coast VyStar Credit Union locations.

Donations go to St. Vincent’s Mobile Outreach Ministry, Clara White Mission, I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. 358-6322. wjct.org

CLASSES & GROUPS

FIRST COAST BLACK NURSES This association meets 6-8 p.m. Nov. 13 at Shands Jacksonville Tower I, 580 W. Eighth St., Downtown. Admission is free. 534-1342. fcbna.org TM INTRODUCTORY TALK Transcendental Meditation is discussed 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Pablo Creek Library, 13295 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 375-9517. Jacksonville@TM.org to register.

SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION Prayer, meditation and contemplation 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Beaches Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. 725-7760. Meetup.com/Jacksonville-Florida-Eckankar JOB CLUB Hartwell Women’s Center offers a free workshop series for job seekers 2-3 p.m. every Wed. through Nov. 28 at FSCJ Deerwood Center, 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd., Room G-1708, Southside. 256-6982. bit.ly/TqpLm9

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

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE

(In Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.)

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

Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL Owner Jon Walker F Owners John and Bretta Walker offer sports bar fare including onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. BW. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 320 S. Eighth St. 321-0303. $ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F The casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, and hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal. 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ 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. 4 32-8394. $$ 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 2012 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection.

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

An extensive menu offers vegetarian, vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PLAE *Bite Club Certified! The cozy venue offers an innovative, PLAEful dining experience. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Spa & Shops. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2012 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. $$$$

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THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL Chef T.J. Pelletier The cozy new spot offers waterfront views. Local seafood and produce create signature dishes, like broiled oysters and oyster po’boys.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12 N. Front St. 277-3811. $$-$$$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

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

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

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

L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, BW. 710 Centre St. 321-0409. $ TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK The casual seafood place features local wild-caught shrimp, fish and oysters, along with blackboard specials. L & D, daily. CM, BW. 21 N. Third St. 310-6550. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The favorite local spotserves grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS Chef/Owner Scott Schwartz F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene.

Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

CLEOTA’S SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F Locally owned and operated, Cleota’s offers authentic, homestyle Southern cuisine, like fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, shrimp & grits, mac & cheese. Gourmet desserts. L & D, Tue.-Sun. TO. 2111 University Blvd. N. 800-2102. $ THE STEAKHOUSE @ GOLD CLUB Chef Gregg Rothang F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Daily lunch and dinner specials, wings, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, steaks and seafood; happy hour buffets Thur. and Fri. FB. L & D, daily. 320 Gen. Doolittle Dr. 645-5500. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal. 9070 Merrill Rd. 743-2662. $ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $ NERO’S CAFE F Traditional Italian fare, including seafood, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BAGEL LOVE F This spot serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, salads, gluten-free baked goods, freshsqueezed orange juice. CM. B & L, daily. 4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121. 634-7253. $ BISCOTTIS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino. Changing daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Halfportions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH CAFE Owner Jason Bajalia F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily. 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables.

Jarell Coleman, Kierra Baber and Tauschus White serve up fast and healthy options at the new Flame Broiler, located at the corner of Butler Boulevard and Philips Highway. Photo: Walter Coker FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40.

388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F A local landmark 50+ years.

Ian & Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ GREEN MAN GOURMET Organic and natural products, spices, teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. 3572 St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax 2012 winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Mon.-Sat.; Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ SAKE HOUSE JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR #5 New at Shoppes of Avondale. See Riverside. Sake, BW. L & D, daily.

3620 St. Johns Ave. 388-5688. $$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$

BAYMEADOWS

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

Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, traditional breakfast items.

CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F Authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes made with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ INDIA’S RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS General Manager Brian Williams F Best of Jax 2012 winner. With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast. CM. L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$

MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE *Bite Club Certified! F The Lebanese restaurant offers authentic cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE *Bite Club Certified! Center-cut beef, seafood, sandwiches served in an English tavern atmosphere. Signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye.

Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Orange Park. 8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4. 733-0588. $ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary atmosphere. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. L & D, daily. 8133 Point Meadows Dr. 519-0509. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $ VITO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

For more than 25 years, family-owned Vito’s has offered authentic Sicilian fare, like veal saltimbocca, shrimp BadaBing, hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, osso bucco, tiramisu and cannolis. FB, CM. L & D, Tue.-Fri.; D, Sat. & Sun. 3825 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9236. $$

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA Area Supervisor Gazmir Broci F Al’s has been serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily.

303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Subs are made-to-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BAGEL WORLD F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This cozy little place offers a breakfast special (eggs, ham and cheese) and

a variety of cream cheeses, coffees and juices. B & L, daily.

2202 S. Third St. 246-9988. $ THE BEACH RESTAURANT F Shrimp, fresh fish, chicken, burgers, burritos and Chicago-style pizza are served at this brand-new oceanfront place. L & D, daily. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets, Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheese-steak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers, dogs.

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

246-3278. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes, wide varieties of barbecue. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE F This new local coffee shop café features fresh, locally roasted Costa Rican organic coffee and espresso, as well as freshly-baked-in-house muffins, breads, scones and cakes. Breakfast, lunch and vegan options available. CM. B, L, Br., daily. 235 Eighth Ave. S. 241-2211. $ BUDDHA THAI BISTRO Owner/Chef Guy Boonsanong F Buddha Thai serves authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 301 10th Ave. N. 372-9149. $$ BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The Gallery’s kid sister is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 N. Third St. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Springfield.

2429 S. Third St. 372-9000. $ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas and killer cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB *Bite Club Certified! Four sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, with faves Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ DICK’S WINGS F Casual NASCAR-themed place serves 365 wing varieties. The menu features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY Head Chef Sam Scribner F Gastropub fare is served here: soups, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches, like BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Craft beers made onsite, too. Daily specials. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET CAFE F See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ THE FISH COMPANY *Bite Club Certified! F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets and grilled tuna and there’s an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Call for hours and menu. D, Thur.-Sat.; L, Sat.; Br., Sun. 177 Sailfish Dr. E., Atlantic Beach. 246-4293. $$ HOT DOG HUT F All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries.

B. L, daily. 1439 S. Third St. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB Full-service restaurant offers corned beef & cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, fish-n-chips. 30-plus beers on tap.

FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MAMBO’S CUBAN CAFE F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Authentic Cuban cuisine, including ropa vieja, picadillo and lechon asada … and mojitos. FB, CM, TO. L & D, daily. 311 N. Third St., Ste. 103. 853-6360. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified! F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Southside.

1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco.

1534 Third St. N. 853-6817. $$ MEZZA LUNA F A Beaches tradition for 20-plus years.

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 Operations Manager Jackson Rust F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar, like pulled pork, Texas brisket, slowcooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

1500 Beach Blvd. 247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN Chef Mike Ayres F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s has served locals and visitors pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NEW SIAM THAI & WINE This new restaurant serves authentic Thai fare, including pad Thai, prog pow and ram Thai delight, along with an extensive wine selection. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, daily. 798 S. Third St. 372-4328. $$ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE Chef Omar Collazo F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Chef O’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the waterfront tiki deck. FB, CM. L & D, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd. 247-3300. $$ NORTH BEACH BISTRO *Bite Club Certified! Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach.

372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 Best of Jax 2012 winner. A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ POE’S TAVERN F American gastropub offers 50-plus beers, craft and local/regional selections. Gourmet burgers, handcut fries, fish tacos, quesadillas, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. L & D, daily. FB, CM. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent.

Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINE & TAPAS Locally owned and operated, this new place offers creative tapas selections, like warm prosciutto dates with balsamic glaze and pork & black bean empanadas with salsa fresco. 200+ wines, 15 rotating draft microbrew beers. D, Mon.-Sat. 296 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach. 372-0052. $-$$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Specialty menu items include signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp.

Casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 N. Third St. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, wings, steak, prime rib and surf n turf. L & D, daily. FB. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Riverside. 645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0906. $ SUN DELI F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Classic deli fare and a build-your-own menu: corned beef, salami, pastrami, turkey and liverwurst, and signature creations like the Radical Side.

1101 S. Third St. Mon.-Sat. 270-1040. $ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, plus fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. Valet parking. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ URBAN FLATS Ancient world-style flatbread is paired with fresh regional and seasonal ingredients in wraps, flatwiches and entrées, served in a casual, urban atmosphere. An international wine list is offered. CM. FB. L & D, daily. 131 First Ave. N. 595-5263. $$ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapas-style menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection.

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

DOWNTOWN

(The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX Located on the first floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos and homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura

St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CASA DORA ITALIAN RESTAURANT F For 36 years, owner Freddy Ghobod and Chef Sam Hamidi have been serving genuine Italian fare, including veal, ribeye steaks, seafood, pizza and sandwiches. Homemade-style salad dressing is a specialty. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. 108 E. Forsyth St. 356-8282. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE Owner/Chef Hanif Kissoonlal F Authentic Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $$ FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Best of Jax 2012 winner. Casual dining with an uptown Irish flair includes fish & chips, Guinness beef stew, black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176. 374-1247. $$ INDOCHINE Best of Jax 2012 winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated.

Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar.

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

In Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.-Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ TRELLISES HYATT REGENCY American cuisine includes a breakfast buffet, made-to-order omelet station, a la carte items. Signature entrees: grouper salad, Angus burgers, Reubens, French onion grilled cheese, seafood, steaks. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 225 East Coast Line Dr. 634-4540. $$$ ZODIAC GRILL Owner/Chef Jeriees Ewais F This spot serves busy Downtowners a variety of Mediterranean cuisine choices and American favorites, as well as a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

FLEMING ISLAND

LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Southside. 1800 Town Center Pkwy. 541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ TAPS BAR & GRILL F See Julington. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

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

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ AROY THAI FUSION Owner/Chef Vithoon Khamchareon The new restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including pad Thai, Thai fried rice and traditional curry dishes. Daily happy hour, FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40.

374-0161. $$ BIG DAWG’S SPORTS RESTAURANT F The family-friendly casual sports place has wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and specialty salads. Kids get a Puppy Chow menu. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12630 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 551-3059. $$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Authentic New Yorkstyle pizza, Italian pastas, desserts; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CASTILLO DE MEXICO F The authentic, extensive menu includes a weekday lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, Kernan Square. 998-7006. $$ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ EL RANCHITO Latin American cuisine includes dishes

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

NAME: Sam Efron RESTAURANT: Taverna, 1986 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville BIRTHPLACE: Cleveland, Ohio

YEARS IN THE BIZ: 18

FAVORITE RESTAURANT (besides mine): Cyrus, in Healdsburg, Calif. Sadly, I’ve read it’s closing.

FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Asian FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Salt, garlic, lemon, bacon and fresh herbs.

IDEAL MEAL: Any meal I get to share with my family.

WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Balut (fertilized duck egg) or roadkill.

INSIDER’S SECRET: Salt makes everything taste better.

CELEBRITY SIGHTING AT TAVERNA: Bernie Williams (N.Y. Yankees), Kevin Gillespie (Top Chef) Photo: Walter Coker from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. BW, CM, TO. L & D, daily.

14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22. 992-4607. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. Family-friendly place offers a legendary buffet featuring a variety of familiar favorites as well as new items. B, L & D, daily. 14035 Beach Blvd. 992-9294. $ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks.

CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA Chef Jorge Camacho F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Family-owned-and-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. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center.

13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1A. 821-9880. $ THAI ORCHID F Authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, curry dishes and rice dishes.

BW. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 683-1286. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

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

230-2171. $ TAPS BAR & GRILL Chef J.P. Roberts F Taps’ chefs prepare every dish: beef, chicken and shrimp, with the freshest ingredients. Large selection of premium beers on tap.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2220 C.R. 210 W., St. Johns. 819-1554. $$ VINO’S PIZZA With four locations, Vino’s makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103. 230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

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

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd.

260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F The seafood place offers an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings, pasta. Faves: ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side.

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CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Hot Pockets, Choco Taco

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE Chef/Owner Tom Blanke F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE Authentic Brazilian dishes include steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers and hot sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. Traditional feijoada (black beans and pork stew with rice, collards, orange salad and toasted yucca flour with bacon) is served every Sat. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20. 880-3313. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd., 880-0020. $ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere.

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

(Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

11470 San Jose Blvd. 886-9699. $ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, falloff-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ LeGRAND’S THE STEAK & SEAFOOD PLACE F Locally owned and operated, LeGrand’s offers aged beef cured onsite in the dry aging room and cut in-house, as well as seafood, chicken and a variety of sides. FB, CM. L & D, daily; Br. Sun. 11290 Old St. Augustine Rd. 268-3663. $$$ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE Laid-back atmosphere; 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19.

292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco.

12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F See Orange Park. 9825 San

Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, Outback Plaza. 503-2230. $$ RACK ’EM UP SPORTS BAR F This cigar & hookah lounge offers bar food and more than 200 beers, imported and domestic. D, nightly. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 262-4030. $ THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL This casual, familyfriendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials and pasta dishes. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12. 683-3773. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, this place offers made-from-scratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23. 351-8265. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Madeto-order Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

tower. Tropical rum drinks include Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers eclectic cuisine of local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch; fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club. 285-6198. $$$ TABLE 1 This new upscale, casual restaurant has a variety of items, from appetizers to entrées to salads, as well as a wine bar featuring an extensive list of wines by the glass. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5549. $$$

ORANGE PARK

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Artisan-crafted, small-batch roasted specialty coffees from its certified organic roastery and brew bar, including lattes, local pastries, craft beers. BW. 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2.

855-1181. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery offers pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes (calzone, stromboli, subs, panini) and microbrews served in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily. Sun. Br. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ EDGEWOOD BAKERY F Best of Jax 2012 winner. For nearly 65 years, the espresso and pastry café has served fresh breakfast pastries, petit fours and pies, sandwiches, smoothies and soups. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill. 389-8054. $ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET Deli Manager Dalton Trigg F Organic and natural market with juice & smoothie bar. Wide selection of organic produce, gourmet cheeses and humanely raised meats. Grab-and-go sandwiches, wraps, salads and sides.

Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches.

L, Mon.-Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ KICKBACKS GASTROPUB F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This neighborhood spot serves favorites 20 hours a day, every day.

655+ bottled beers, 84 on tap. CM. 910 King St. 388-9551. $$ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center.

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

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

Large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ SAKE HOUSE # 1JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR 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. $$ SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE Best of Jax 2012 winner.

This casual place offers good-for-you soups, sandwiches and salads without the usual fat and salt – hot and cold gourmet seafood and meat dishes, vegetarian, vegan dishes.

Take-out fresh/frozen soups. L & D, daily. 1526 King St. 387-9394. $ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, tobiko (flying fish

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

FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

582 Blanding Blvd. 272-0755. $ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine and stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18˝x26˝ of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS Best of Jax 2012 winner. Known since 1968 for their Orange Frost drink, Orange Tree serves hot dogs – topped with slaw, chili, cheese, onion sauce or sauerkraut – plus personal pizzas. 1910 Wells Rd., O.P. Mall, Ste. H06. 269-1164. $ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F Family-owned-andoperated. Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style.

CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella. Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN Chef Thongthine Aphayasane F Authentic traditional Thai fare made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty items include crispy duck, pra-ram, pad Thai, seafood.

BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. & Sun. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS

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

L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ MULLIGAN’S PUB F The new Irish gastropub, at Hilton Garden Inn, offers a variety of favorites and Irish dishes. FB. D, daily. 45 PGA Tour Blvd. 280-1661. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE

roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, California roll).

BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ Sushi Chef Leo Lin F A variety of sushi, including popular Monster Roll and Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave. Publix Plaza. 384-2888. $$ TAPA THAT This place puts a modern spin on traditional tapas-style service, using locally/organically grown items as much as possible. Specialties include duck confit spring rolls and Cuban rice & beans cake. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 820 Lomax St. 376-9911. $$ 13 GYPSIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. This intimate bistro serves authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine, specializing in tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day and coconut mango curry chicken. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 887 Stockton St. 389-0330. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F Traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $ TRES LECHES F The new bakery/café offers quiches, arepas, empanadas, cachitos, eggplant lasagna, omelets and sandwiches, and an array of specialty desserts, including cakes, pies, tarts and coffee cakes, served in a casual environment. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6.

551-4375. $$

ST. AUGUSTINE, ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

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

504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza. 547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily.

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

460-9311. B, $; L & D, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F The Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine – tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar – indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE F Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats & cheeses, salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR *Bite Club Certified!

Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts, light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 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. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F International menu features large portions, reasonable prices. FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ 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. $$ HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE Freshly baked items, coffees and hand-crafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches; Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. B & L, daily. 8 Granada St. 824-7898. $ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach. 461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-3424. $ PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Fresh, artfully crafted sushi, sashimi and classic rolls are offered at Pacific Asian Bistro. Best Chef Mas Liu creates authentic sushi – like Crazy Girl (shrimp tempura, asparagus, salmon), and Mango Tango (salmon, crab, tuna, flying fish egg, mango sauce). Traditional Asian dishes also available. Sake, BW. L & D, daily. 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111. 808-1818. $$-$$$ PIZZALLEY’S PIZZERIA F Best of Jaxcall 2012 winner.

For questions, please your Fresh, advertising representative at 260-9770. RUN DATE: prepared onsite, gourmet pizza is offered by the pie or the FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 slice at this restaurant in the historic district. Hot subs, For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. wings and salads, too. L & D, daily. BW. 117 St. George St. FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 825-2627. $$ THE PRESENT MOMENTOF CAFÉ Best of Jax 2012 winner.

The PROMISE BENEFIT ab Checked by ____ Sales Rep ____ CJ SUPPORT ASK FOR ACTION Produced by ____ Produced by cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, PROMISE OF BENEFIT SUPPORT ASK FOR ACTION 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, © 2012 salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE In a Victorian home, Raintree offers fare with contemporary and traditional international influences. Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place with a view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SARA’S CREPE CAFE Crêpes, both traditional European style and with innovative twists, are served along with Belgian waffles in the historic district. Dine indoors or out in the openair courtyard. B, L & D, daily. 100 St. George St. 810-5800. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, the two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE In the historic district, Spy features James Bond-themed sushi and Mediterraneaninfluenced global cuisine on the seasonal menu, including fresh – never frozen – Hawaiian seafood. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Upstairs lounge, too. Great selection of chilled sakes. BW, CM. D, nightly. 21 Hypolita St. 819-5637. $$$ SUNSET GRILLE Seafood-heavy menu, consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties are baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp, datil pepper wings. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, the upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$

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

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Burgers are made with fresh ground beef; wide selection of toppings, including fried onions, jalapeños or sautéed mushrooms. Fries, kosher hot dogs and soft drinks, too. L & D, daily. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-theoven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F A changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and

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seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT 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. $ P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Traditional chicken, duck, pork, beef and lamb dishes, plus vegetarian plates and gluten-free selections. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 137. 641-3392. $$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SAKE HOUSE #3 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR New location. See Riverside. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119.

996-2288. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Authentic cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu.

CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racingthemed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$

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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 2012 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 2012 winner. Pulled pork, brisket and North Carolina-style barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

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BASIL THAI & SUSHI Owner Melanie Goh F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Thai cuisine includes pad Thai, curry dishes and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ bb’s F A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; Br. & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX Chef Tom Gray F French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, award-winning wines, woodfired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Dine indoor or out.

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,

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including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily.

1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO Chef Scott Houser F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Wine by the glass. Tapas-style menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE *Bite Club Certified!

F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE F Homestyle 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 Dino F All homemade dishes from Mama’s award-winning recipes including spinach pizza and chickenspinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily.

1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar has fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas and coffees; 30 smoothies, with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurt and granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd. 396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Serving Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, in an upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd. 306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F Independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers. Vegetarian options. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style woodfired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd.

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

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AROMAS BEER HOUSE Faves include ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip.

FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining – fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats:

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

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

The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd.

398-1717. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100. $ THE FLAME BROILER Manager Paula Hulett F Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, brown or white rice, with grilled beef, chicken, Korean short ribs. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103.

619-2786. New location: 7159 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 337-0007. $ GREEK ISLES CAFE Authentic Greek, American and Italian fare, including gyros, spinach pie and Greek meatballs.

Homemade breads, desserts. House specialties are eggs benedict and baklava. BW, CM., TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7860 Gate Parkway, Ste. 116. 564-2290. $ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F Since 1975 serving house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified!

F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies, vegetarian choices for specialty pizzas, hoagies, calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Ct. 997-1955. $ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned with an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ SAKE SUSHI F Sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, soups. Popular rolls include Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue, Fat Boy. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 31.

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

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

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F Gastropub has Southern-style fare; dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft , IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL Chef Eric Searles F Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio.

FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$

TAVERNA YAMAS Chef Kalli Rapanakis Best of Jax 2012 winner. *Bite Club Certified! The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven – the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Calzones, soups, salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses, Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ URBAN ORGANICS The local organic produce co-op offers seasonal fresh organic vegetables and fruit, as well as greenhouse and gardening supplies. Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012. $ WATAMI ASIAN FUSION F AYCE sushi, as well as teppanyaki grill items. Rolls include the Jaguar, dynamite, lobster and soft-shell crab. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Serving teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi and sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake.

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

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BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR *Bite Club Certified! F A full menu of sportsbar faves is served; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace. 751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA Chef Jorge Luis F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104.

757-6411. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 13249 City Square Dr., 751-9711. $ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

7043 Normandy Blvd. 378-3688. $ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees. BW. L & D, daily.

7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F Locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts.

CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS Best of Jax 2012. See Orange Park. 840 Nautica Dr., River City Mrkt, Ste. 125. 714-0813. $ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ THE SAVANNAH BISTRO Chef Arthur White Low Country fare Mediterranean and French inspired crab cakes, NY strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 14670 Duval Rd. Crowne Plaza Airport. 741-4404. $-$$$ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Lunch, bagels, desserts. Adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ UPTOWN MARKET *Bite Club Certified! F At corner of Third & Main, serving fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

WINE TASTINGS ANJO LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Thur. 9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Call for schedule. 4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLACK HORSE WINERY 3-7 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 2-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2-6 p.m. Sun. 420 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 644-8480 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30 p.m., every first Thur. 3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 THE GIFTED CORK Daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GROTTO 6 p.m. every Thur. 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 MONKEY’S UNCLE LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Fri. 1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070 OCEAN 60 6 p.m every Mon. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 PUSSERS CARIBBEAN GRILL 6 p.m. every second Fri. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766 RIVERSIDE LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Fri. 1035 Park St., Five Points, 356-4517

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

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• Chutzpah! The former police chief of Bell, Calif., Randy Adams, had resigned in disgrace after prosecutors charged eight other city officials with looting the municipal budget.

Adams had been recruited by the alleged miscreants (at a sweetheart salary twice what he made as chief in much larger Glendale), and his resignation left him with a generous state pension of $240,000 a year. Rather than quietly accept the payout, Adams immediately appealed to a state pension panel, claiming his one inexplicably rich year in Bell had actually upped his pension to $510,000 a year. In September, with a straight face, Adams pleaded his case to the panel, invoking his right not to incriminate himself 20 times during the questioning.

The Continuing Crisis

• Doctors Just Want to Have Fun: Navy medical examiner Dr. Mark Shelly was notified of disciplinary action in July after admitting he let his children handle a brain (and pose for photos with it) he was transporting for autopsy to Portsmouth, Va. • A 15-year-old Swedish student, working at Malmo University Hospital on a “practical work-life” internship, was allowed by a doctor to make part of the incision for a cesarean section childbirth and to examine the patient vaginally. One alarmed cesarean patient alerted news media after reading about the orientation program in May, wondering if she had been a “hands-on” patient.

• IRS agents, investigating tax-fraud suspect Rashia Wilson, 26, turned up “thousands” of identification numbers in a September home search in Tampa. Wilson had already laid down a challenge in May, when she wrote on Facebook: “I’m Rashia, the queen of IRS tax fraud. [I’m] a millionaire for the record. So if you think that indicting me will be easy, it won’t. I promise you. I won’t do no time, dumb [expletive unpublished].” The search also turned up a handgun, and because Wilson is a convicted felon with 40 arrests, she was jailed and denied bail partly because of the Facebook post.

Bright Ideas

• Way Too Many Apps: Swiss company Blacksocks offers an iPhone app that utilizes radio frequency identification chips inserted into socks so they can be automatically sorted.

• “In development” now, according to Harvard freshman Olenka Polak, is a “Code Red” app that creates an exchange network so that women and girls who find themselves unexpectedly spotting can locate an emergency source for a tampon or pad.

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• The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that an insane person cannot be executed, no matter how heinous the crime, because he cannot understand why he is being killed.

Notwithstanding that, Florida Judge David Glant has ordered John Ferguson, 64, to death for a 1978 multiple-murder conviction, despite evaluations from 30 doctors that Ferguson is an insane paranoid schizophrenic. At press time, the U.S. Court of Appeals is considering Ferguson’s lawyers’ last-second challenge.

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• Spare the Rod: Former Arkansas state legislator Charlie Fuqua is running again after a 14-year absence from elective office.

In the interim, reported the Arkansas Times in October, he wrote a book, “God’s Law: The Only Political Solution,” reminding Christians they could put their super-rebellious children to death as long as proper procedure (set out in Deuteronomy 21:18-21) was followed.

“Even though this [capital punishment] would rarely be used,” Fuqua wrote, “if it were the law of the land … it would be a tremendous incentive for children to give proper respect to their parents.”

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• Police in Athens, Ga., searching for Homer Parham, 51, at his house in September, came up empty. His wife said he wasn’t there. As officers were leaving, the couple’s young daughter said, “Mommy locked Daddy in the closet.” Parham was found hiding in a high-up crawl space.

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• America now has about 700 pet “aftercare” facilities, providing funeral services to the nation’s companion animals, according to a September NBC News report. Oakey’s, in Roanoke, Va., performs 800-900 pet cremations annually and provides about 20 customers a year with pet caskets, part of an estimated $53 billion we spend on pets; it’s higher than the Gross National Products of more than 100 nations. The basic charge of Heartland Pet Cremation of St. Louis is $275 for a private cremation, including a “basic” urn and memorial video slideshow. For the more upscale, some facilities offer deluxe urns, taxidermy, freeze-drying pets and creating a synthetic diamond out of pet ashes.

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• Red Flower Chinese Restaurant in Williamsburg, Ky., was shut down by health authorities in September after a customer said he saw a roadkill deer carcass wheeled through the dining room into the kitchen. The chief Whitley County health inspector said the owners didn’t seem to understand they shouldn’t do that.

• Edward Archbold, 32, died in October after he won a bug-eating contest sponsored by the Ben Siegel Reptile Store in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Archbold (described by friends as a “life of the party” type) had stuffed handfuls of insects in his mouth (which people do around the world in various cultures, with no harm), but collapsed a short time later.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In old Christian and Islamic lore, the dove was a symbol of the holy spirit. The bird was considered so pure and sacred, the devil, an expert shapeshifter, could not take on its form. The dove had a different meaning in other traditions, however. Among the ancient Greeks, it had a special relationship with Aphrodite, goddess of love. In Rome, its eggs were regarded as aphrodisiacs. Drawing on all these meanings, I nominate the dove as your power animal in the week ahead. You have a great chance to intensify the connection with divine truths through the power of love and eros – and vice versa.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): On Reddit.com, someone asked community members this: What’s your best unanswerable question? Among more serious offerings were “What is love?”, “What is magic?”, “Why is there something as opposed to nothing?” and “What is the meaning of life?” More avant-garde queries: “Where do squirrels go during hurricanes?”, “Could Jesus microwave a burrito so hot he himself couldn’t eat it?” and “If I asked you to sleep with me, would your answer be the same as the answer to this question?” Pose your best riddle, a query to provide maximum stimulation as you meditate on it for the next four months.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your assignment?

Deepen and refine your relationship with your temptations. That doesn’t mean to shed all caution and just give in. Rather, I suggest you escape the bind that makes you feel like you have to ruthlessly repress your complicated longings or thoroughly express them. Is there an in-between position? A way to appreciate the mysterious gift the temptations confer and not be miserably obsessed by them? A perspective where you’re neither tormented by guilt nor driven to compromise your integrity?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A New Zealand environmental organization found the local fishing industry wastes about 70 percent of its haul. In contrast, Iceland manages to use 96 percent of every fish caught. New Zealand companies throw away most of the liver, roe and heads of the fish; Iceland has come up with ways to take advantage of all that stuff.

Judging from astrological omens, it’s crucial to take your cue from Iceland rather than New Zealand in the weeks ahead. Be inventive, efficient and thorough harnessing all your raw materials’ power.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re a bit like a professional jet pilot operating an amusement park pirate ship ride. You have similarities to a top chef shopping for gourmet ingredients in a seedy convenience store. In other words, you may feel slightly off-kilter or dispossessed, even though you have a lot going for you. The best possible thing to do while waiting for the fates to show you how to make a correction: Make it your intention to feel centered, poised and at peace just as you are right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “They will say you are on the wrong road,” said poet Antonio Porchia, “if it is your own.” You may have to deal with wrong-headed badgering like that in the weeks ahead. In fact, you could experience a surge of discouraging words and bad advice trying to shoo you away from the path with heart. Some push may come from enemies, some from friends or loved ones and some from deluded little voices in your head. Don’t be demoralized by the onslaught; instead, respond like a brave hero using adversity as a motivating force.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Contrary to conventional wisdom, there is currently enough food to feed everyone on the planet. Problem is, it’s not distributed efficiently. Some people get far more than they need, and waste a lot of it, while less fortunate folks go hungry. Think: Do you have a metaphorically comparable situation in your life? Is there one part of your psyche that’s well-nurtured and a different part getting teeny shares of love and support? Are you overstuffed one way, starved in another? The weeks ahead are a good time to correct that. (More on food: tinyurl.com/ HungryWorld.)

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money from a ceremonial shovel company for suggesting you procure a customized engraved gold digging tool. And I’ll be fine if you don’t actually get a real one, but merely imagine yourself wielding a pretend version. Fact is, the weeks ahead are a good time for a groundbreaking ritual: Dig up the first scoop of metaphorical dirt where you’ll build your future dream house, masterpiece or labor of love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I don’t think you’re fully aware of the game you’ve been playing.

You may be in denial that you’re playing it. If I’m right, make it a priority to acknowledge what’s going on and identify the game’s true nature. You can’t afford to be naïve about subterranean forces in motion. It’s really important not to be too nice and polite to see a complicated truth. No need to be a cynical shark; that’s as inappropriate a response as being a sweet little lamb. But you can definitely activate your jungle sense.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’m sure you’ve got thousands of practical details to attend to. Your schedule may be extra busy.

Find time to do what’s essential to your well-being: Wander and wonder. Make that your motto: To wander and wonder. Even if it’s just for a few stolen moments between serious appointments, let yourself meander to the unknown and marvel at curious things you find. Be on the lookout for high strangeness to thrill your imagination, exotic pleasures to titillate a lust for novelty and fertile chaos to blow your mind all the right ways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): James Joyce was a great novelist but not much of a fighter.

He picked a more imposing, athletic buddy to go drinking with, though: Ernest Hemingway. If the men found any alcohol-induced trouble, Joyce would slink behind his friend and yell, “Deal with him, Hemingway, deal with him!”

I don’t anticipate you’ll be near any bar scuffles next week, but I do think you’d benefit from a potent, persuasive ally.

Time to add heft and clout to your arsenal of resources.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Is it possible you’ve been too receptive and empathetic for your own good? I love how attuned you are to the ebb and flow of subtle energies – it’s one of your most winsome and powerful qualities – but I fear you’re going too far. As heroic as it may seem to be the most sensitive, responsive person in a 10-mile radius, I’d rather see you be more self-contained. That’s why, for a limited time only, I recommend you turn the full force of your touchy-feely solicitude on you.

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BLONDE, BEAUTIFUL, GREAT PERSONALITY We first saw each outside as we were exiting our vehicles.

We then spoke inside in front of a freezer endcap. We chitchatted about cleaning your car, and that you and your friend were meeting up with a friend later that night after the LSU game. Where are you? =) When: Nov. 3. Where: Publix @ Baymeadows & A1A. #1149-1113

INTO WISHIN’ We picked up Folio Weekly and looked at ISAWU at the same time. Thanks for noticing. You’re an amazing person. I enjoy every time we hang out! Thank you for remembering smaller things! I look forward to more beach sunrise and future dance adventures with you. My No. 1 late night friend! Keep on dancing! When: Sept. 29. Where: Jax Beach. #1437-1016

LOOKING FOR A SALE Tall, light-skinned older gentleman, always alone, seen around town at various flea markets and Goodwill. Would love to chat sometime. When: Oct. 20. Where: Flea Markets, Goodwill. #1147-1113

THIS ONE’S FOR YOU You caught my eye bowling an almost, if not perfect, score. You were wearing a florescent green shirt.

My friend’s boyfriend kept sizing you up. You told me “this one’s for you” and then bowled a strike, to irritate him. Me: Playing horribly and wishing you were serious. Want to teach me how to bowl? When: Oct. 7. Where: Beaches Bowling Alley. #1436-1016

WHAT WAS I THINKING? Hello, Officer, my friend and I were in our red-and-black dresses (Go Dawgs!) leaving The Landing after the big game last weekend when we saw you and your colleague. I was asking my friend what I was thinking. You asked me what I was thinking. Single? When: Oct. 27. Where: The Jacksonville Landing. #1147-1113 I DON’T EVEN KNOW HIS LAST NAME I met you at the Loft night of FL/GA game. We danced, I let you kiss me but forgot to get your number. When: Oct. 27. Where: Riverside. #1446-1106 ELI YOUNG CONCERT AT MAVERICKS You saved my spot during the concert while I went to the bathroom and I thanked you with a couple of Yuenglings. I wanted to get your number but you left in kind of a hurry. Let’s try this again. When: Oct. 28. Where: Mavericks. #1445-1106 WISH YOU KNEW ME! You: Distinguished salt-and-pepper hair, sparkling blue eyes, wearing jeans, with young boy, shopping in dairy aisle. Me: Pretty brown hair, brown-eyed petite lady in jeans, white T-shirt. Our eyes met, we shared a smile and hello. The boy noticed our attraction and asked if you knew me. When: Oct. 21. Where: Walmart, U.S. 1, St. Augustine. #1444-1030 103RD PLANET FITNESS STUDMUFFIN There’s something about the way you look at me, want to know you, but neither one of us has had the courage to Say Anything. You sure do pump that iron. lol. Short, light-skinned, always with a friend. Me: Your height, caramel complexion, curly hair. Let’s stop the stares and say the words :) When: Oct. 17. Where: Planet Fitness. #1443-1030 LOVELY @ LATITUDE 30 You: Crazy DOPE chick from my hometown; cute dimples made me speak. Wish I could’ve said more. Maybe we can go bowling or play skee ball one day. Me: Wu-Tang fan, you kept me smiling as I kept y’all laughing. When: Oct. 20. Where: Latitude 30. #1442-1030 GINGER GODDESS BY RIVERSIDE PARK Saucy little redhead with cheetah tattoo walking a big brown dog by Five Points! Passed you in my car and couldn’t help but stare. You looked at me and smiled. You’ve been running through my mind ever since. When: Oct. 11. Where: Five Points. #1441-1030

“WHITE” HAIRED “MAN” I was in beer line, you sat next to bar. You watched my every move, wanted to speak, but the company you keep wouldn’t allow it. How do we fix this?

Lovers come and go, but true love comes once. Is that what this is? I still believe love transcends all! When: Sept. 14.

Where: FL Blues Fest. #1435-1016 THIRSTY FOR ZEPHYRHILLS You: Selling Zephyrhills water coolers; can’t get you out of my head. You: Long curly black hair, wore very complimenting black pants. You look like Kim Kardashian. Me: Brown hair, muscular build. I’m naturally an introvert but you’re so easy to talk to. When: Sept. 26. Where: Jacksonville. #1434-1009 EMT TRANSPORT You: Cute blonde EMT who works for Century ambulance company. Me: Stressed nurse caught off guard. You picked up my patient Monday night for transport.

You got my heart racing. Second chance for a first impression?

When: Oct. 1. Where: Memorial. #1433-1009 SUNDAY BEACH WALKING BABE ISU often on Sundays strolling South Jax Beach, always alone. You: long dark hair in a ponytail, sunglasses, baseball cap, bikini, long board shorts: Today they were white; you went near PV poles. Me: bright blue tank, black shorts, barefoot running. I ran past twice wondering if you’d like company? When: Sept. 23. Where: Ponte Vedra. #1432-1009 BLACK JEANS, BLACK BOOT, BLACK HAIR… TIMEBOMB ISU while you were working at Willowbranch Library. You remind me of a grown-up Wednesday Addams, in all black looking amazing as always. Me in black shorts and a blue shirt. Maybe we could have coffee and talk about books. When: Sept. 27. Where: Willowbranch Library. #1431-1009 I REMEMBERED OCTOBER SECOND I remember the first day I saw you, Oct. 2: blue-eyed brunette. Pink sweater, bedazzled jeans, flip-flops. I remember the last day I saw you, May 22: You gave me a BIG hug. I couldn’t help thinking how beautiful

you looked. Green Irish T-shirt, black pants, glasses. That’s how much I notice you. When: Oct. 2, 2010 & May 22, 2012.

Where: In front of my place. #1430-1009 BLUE EYED BARISTA You: Standing strong. Beautiful blueeyed, black-haired, San Marco barista. Me: Brown-haired, blue-eyed, free spirit – I’ve hungered for these games. I’ve seen you for almost a year. You’re more than I can think about.

I think you know who I am. Let’s connect again. When: Aug. 1.

Where: San Marco. #1429-1002 GYPSY NOVA – ISU We both grabbed Folio Weekly on the way to the table, at once flipped to back, then simultaneously looked for an ‘ISU’ about ourselves; one day, someone may notice. Maybe not what you had in mind, but I ‘Saw You’ for the hopeless romantic like me you are in that moment. Never stop looking When: Sept. 1. Where: Denny’s @ Atlantic/9A. #1428-1002 THE BEST PATIENT OF THE DAY I was the day’s best patient; you can take the credit! You assisted the neurosurgeon who stuck me with a needle. Consequently, you were stuck in my head the rest of the day. You: Cute medical asst. in scrubs with salt’n’pepper hair. Me: Tough blonde, plaid skirt. When: Sept.

19. Where: Injury Care Center Lenox Ave. #1427-1002 I FELT LIKE CHICKEN LITTLE I thought the sky was falling but it was just a floral Febreeze can. I looked to the sky and saw something sparkle. It wasn’t a star, it was your smile. I’d take the time to smell your roses.

When: Sept. 15. Where: Riverside. #1426-0925 ARLINGTON SALVATION ARMY FRIDAYS 2X I’ve seen you and I know you’ve seen me. Haven’t seen you for 3 weeks! Hope you’re OK! You’re handsome & dangerous to me, I know from deep within. You: Aviators. Me: Jackie O’s. Sparks fly! When: Aug. 17 & 24. Where: Salvation Army Arlington. #1425-0925 LIL EXOTIC BEAUTY ON THE BEACH You were down from the pier hangin’ solo, think we both sprained our necks checking each other out(; You: Cute dark skin lil’ hottie; Me: Sexy surfer guy...came back & you were gone?! See ya again soon? When: Sept. 14. Where: Jax Beach. #1424-0925 WORLD MARKET CUTE SHOES I commented about your shoes and you commented on my scooter. You were very pleasant and attractive. I’d like to see you again. When: Sept. 13. Where: World Market. #1423-0925 PAINT ME A BIRMINGHAM? You: kind-eyed, bearded sweetheart putting your twist on that Tracy Lawrence song. I was the dork correcting you. I’d like to hear you sing some more. Second time’s a charm. When: Sept.

10. Where: Moon River. #1422-0918

CUPCAKE WINE You: Cashing out before me with food, cupcake wine, blue workout shirt, black yoga pants. The cashier needed a smile. You gave a gorgeous smile, brightened her day and convinced me you’re the type of person I want in my life. Share coffee so I can learn who you are? When: End of August. Where: Yulee. #1421-0918 SEXY SEA TURTLE Me: Brunette on beach in sundress with dog HoneyBooBoo. You: Cutie, tan, blue-eyed blonde, in from ocean on your SUP; you paddle that thing like a sexy sea turtle! You looked for sharks’ teeth; we exchanged smiles. I’m an excellent chef; I’d love to cook dinner sometime to see if we make a love connection. If so, matching tattoos! Are you my soulmate? When: Sept. 5. Where: Beach near Ritz Amelia. #1420-0918 HOT SLIM TAN CHICK You: Shopping at Teacher’s Aid off JTB, in short blue-jean shorts, white polka-dot shirt, flip-flops, hot pink toenails around 1:45 p.m. I love your long black hair. Me: Shy Latino Papi, kept looking at you. Would love to chat and see what’s up. When: Sept. 3. Where: Teacher’s Aid. #1419-0918 HELP ME COOL OFF You: Delivering ice, short hair, tattoos. Me: Blond hair, blue shirt. We stared at each other; you finally asked for my number. Wish you’d call! If single, please contact me again.

When: July 2012. Where: Gate on Collins Road. #1418-0918 GINGER WITH A ’STACHE You: Man-handling patio furniture.

Me: Not hipster enough to ride your fixed gear. How many PBRs does a girl have to drink to be initiated into the Birdies cool kid table? When: Sept. 5. Where: Mossfire. #1417-0911 HOTTIE IN SCRUBS ST. VINCENT’S ISU in hospital parking garage. You wore scrubs; walking into the building from the garage; I was driving an orange Honda Fit. You smiled and waved. I smiled back but wasn’t sure whether to stop or not.

When: Sept. 4. Where: St. Vincent’s Garage. #1416-0911 NOT AS MEAN AS YOU THINK! You: Setting up for my friend’s wedding! First in jeans,red shirt; tall, black, bald. The bride call you “W” Me: Medium build, Latin, blue dress, high heels.

We changed seats twice for better look at you. You changed to a dark suit, yellow tie. WOW! I want to change with you next time! When: Aug. 4. Where: Main Library Downtown. #1415-0911 BEAUTIFUL BRUNETTE ON BEACH CRUISER You: Long brown hair, bikini top, jeans shorts. Looked amazing cruising First Street N.B. with friends. Me: Brown hair, blue eyes. Blue/white board shorts, shirtless. Our paths crossed twice. First, I’m on foot, Lemon St. Our eyes met. Second, in my black Land Rover, Magnolia St. We smiled. Next time let’s cruise together. When: Sept. 3. Where: First Street, Neptune Beach. #1414-0911

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Is It Time to Give Up on Reading?

Times have changed, and so have the students’ needs

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any schools in the nation have given up on the teaching of cursive; the reason they give is because modern technology has made it passé. Well, perhaps because of the modern student reading has become passé, too. I know that’s not going to be a popular thought, but read along for a moment.

Our education leaders need to come to grips with the fact we don’t have the children they wish we had; instead, we have the children we do, and they should start planning accordingly. Today’s kids aren’t like the ones from just a generation ago. They have been raised on fast food, video games and MTV — not the MTV where they played music videos, but the MTV that glorifies bad choices (“The Real World,” “Jersey Shore,” “Teen Mom,” etc).

Many kids today don’t read books to get information or, heck, even for fun anymore.

They hit a few keystrokes, and their computers take them to Google and Wikipedia. When they do read, it’s usually an article or a passage on whatever subject they are being forced to learn about — I use the word “forced” on purpose.

These Ritalin-popping kids who can barely sit through a 90-minute movie don’t look at education as a way out or even as a way to do what they want. They look at school like it’s a series of hoops they have to jump through before they and three of their friends can get their own apartment, working minimum wage jobs. They don’t look to the future, unless the future is 3 o’clock and the dismissal bell rings, freeing them.

Society can’t keep looking to what worked in the past to find our solutions to the problems facing education today. Just a generation ago, we had four channels and one was PBS; instead of having aliens, zombies and stolen cars spoon-fed to us, we had to go into our neighborhoods and use our imaginations to create them. Then, when the streetlight came on, we had to find them in books, because we couldn’t find them in video games or in the hundreds of channels available.

When I grew up 30 years ago, I did so on a steady diet of comic books that led to a whole world of literature — Heinlein, Howard and Adams, among others. But have you read the comic books recently? They’re written for guys who grew up reading them 30 years ago.

Who knows if I would have spent so much time reading if I’d had the Syfy channel, History Channel and the NFL Network to watch, or “Resident Evil,” “Grand Theft Auto” and “Metal Gear Solid” to play?

We have to look at today’s kids and find today’s solutions, and we have to come to grips that reading might not be a big part of it. Who a generation ago could have predicted society would give up on cursive writing?

I believe step one is to recognize that not every child is going to go to college, and we should be OK with that, and let them know we’re OK with that. Somewhere along the way, we lost sight of the fact that the country needs tradesmen and a skilled workforce and that those are honorable and, in many instances, high-paying jobs. Kids who are marginally interested in school think of the light at the end of the tunnel as a freight train rushing at them, especially if they have to gut out four more years of college to get a decent job.

What do you think would happen to our kids’ interest in school if we could promise them a job making $15 to $18 an hour upon graduation, not “maybe” four years down the road, when they will most likely have tens of thousands of dollars in student debt as well? I think they would eat it up like they do video games and MTV now.

There are all sorts of trade and skills programs we could be teaching kids in unison with their reading, writing and arithmetic. We could graduate nursing assistants, certified child care workers, plumber and carpenter apprentices, mechanics, chefs, kids with certificates in the computer or technology fields and cosmetologists, among many others.

You know, all those positions that aren’t being outsourced to Third World countries and emerging markets.

We make school irrelevant to kids. We make it such drudgery. We put the kids in one-size-fits-all curriculums, and then we wonder why so many of them do so poorly. Do you know what the difference is in curriculum between a student with a 130 IQ at Stanton who wants to be a doctor and a kid with an 80 IQ at any one of our neighborhood schools who wants to drive a truck? If your answer is that there is none, you win the prize.

Unfortunately, the neighborhood school kids’ prize is to spend four years in high school learning things they aren’t interested in and most likely will never use.

After kids are in the workforce for a while, they can then decide if college is for them.

I didn’t finish my degrees until I was 30, preferring to bounce around in special needs camps. It was only when I was passed over for a few jobs, I believe because of my lack of education, that I became serious about school. However, do you see what had to happen? Education had to become relevant

for me; it had to make a difference in what I wanted to do.

I am not saying to blow up the basics. I am saying, for many, that the basics have become immaterial. Kids today have to take algebra II and chemistry whether those things will be applicable to what they want to do or not.

There are so many jobs that don’t require a working knowledge of those subjects to be successful. Do you know what class I wish I’d taken in high school that would have helped me out as an adult? Here’s a hint: It wasn’t any math class. It was typing. What do most of you use more often, your keyboard or your advanced math skills?

We can also use the basics as carrots for the classes they like. You want to be a draftsman?

OK, you need at least a C average in algebra I (a genuine algebra I class, not the moveon-through classes that have replaced the legitimate classes of yesteryear). Want to take a cosmetology course? OK, but you need to raise those grades in English.

In a way, kids are more sophisticated than they were a generation ago. I went to school and made an effort because I was told it would lead to a brighter future. But with jobs being shipped overseas and a 9 percent unemployment rate — double that if we count the underemployed — kids now buy that same line of thinking with a wink and a nod. They know somewhere inside that it isn’t true. They have a sinking feeling that, unlike their parents as related to their grandparents, they aren’t going to have it better than Mom and Dad. We don’t have to give up on reading, but it’s time we took an approach to reading and an approach to education that serves the kids.

Changing times have forced schools to take a different approach to writing in cursive, so it’s probably time we lumped reading in with it.

Once again, we don’t have the kids we wish we did, we have the kids we do, and it’s time we planned accordingly. It’s time we came up with solutions to make more of our kids successful, even if that means they don’t go to college right away — or ever. It’s time we had programs that gave all our kids a chance, even if they “don’t read so good.”

Chris Guerrieri

Guerrieri is a schoolteacher who lives in Murray Hill and writes the blog Education Matters (jaxkidsmatter.blogspot.com).

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