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Glam costumes and high-wire acrobatics are featured at Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Nov. 23 at The Florida Theatre in Downtown Jacksonville. Photo: Cirque Dreams Holidaze

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Editor’s Note

Whoa, Speed Racer

Is a proposed bill to increase the speed limit a reason to celebrate and accelerate?

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e are in such a hurry.

Technology has made immediacy our default: Mobile devices cater to our every need the moment we need it, facts are available in a few short keystrokes, and we can download any song or movie in an instant. We have places to go, things to do, people to see, and we want to get there yesterday. Unfortunately, the transporters “Star Trek” promised so many years ago have yet to materialize.

This revved-up reality has turned our roads into racetracks where impatience and rage rule.

We have an unquenchable need for speed, and no one had better get in our way.

Perhaps sensing this thirst to be first, Sens. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, and Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, are proposing to increase the speed limit on rural interstates in Florida from 70 to 75 mph.

This change would put Florida in the company of 14 other states with 75 mph limits.

Utah allows 80 mph, and Texas allows 85 mph in some areas.

Florida hasn’t adjusted the speed limit since 1996, after Congress repealed the National Maximum Speed Law and returned that authority to states. The NMSL prohibited speed limits above 55 mph in response to the 1973 oil crisis; in the late ’80s, it increased to 65 mph on certain limited-access, rural roads.

Currently, the speed limit is 70 mph on 1,472 miles of interstate highway mostly in Central and North Florida on Interstate 10, I-75, Florida’s Turnpike, I-95, the Suncoast Parkway and parts of I-4. It’s 65 on highways with divided medians and 60 on other roads the Florida Department of Transportation oversees.

The logic goes that, at an additional 5 mph, you’d get where you’re going faster. But how much time would you really save? According to AAA, a 30-mile trip would take 32.7 minutes at 55 mph, 27.7 minutes at 65 mph (5 minutes saved) or 24 minutes at 75 mph (8.7 minutes saved).

If you have to slow down for traffic, signals or curves in roads, you’d probably save 4 minutes at best. And most trips are short, so the average time saved on a 5-mile trip, driving 65 mph on a 45 mph posted road, is only 1.9 minutes.

The faster you drive, the more likely things will go badly. Here are a few of the reasons why: Stop distance: Basic physics states the faster you go, the longer it takes to stop.

Response time: In the two seconds it takes to recognize an emergency and take action, a car going 85 mph will have traveled 249 feet before the driver reacts, or about 16 car lengths. At 65 mph, the distance is still 190 feet, or about 12 car lengths. Our reaction times don’t speed up because we’re going faster.

Speed kills: Accidents at high speeds are much worse and more likely to be fatal.

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data show that the number of traffic deaths per 100 million miles driven has declined since 1996. But AAA said that in states with a 75 mph limit, speed was a factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes. A 2009 American Journal of Public Health study found road fatalities attributed to higher speeds increased 3 percent after the 1995 repeal of the national speed limit; it rose 9 percent on rural interstates with higher limits, Russ Rader, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety spokesman, told The Miami Herald.

Driving at lower speeds also saves gas: Higher speeds require more fuel to overcome air resistance.

So why would anyone suggest raising the speed limit?

According to Carinsurance.com, studies by the Michigan State Police found the safest speed limits are those that use the prevailing speed for most drivers on the road, capture 85 percent of drivers, and hit the sweet spot where the difference between the fastest and slowest drivers is smallest.

Using that logic, if the majority of people are breaking the posted speed limit, we should increase it, right?

One reason legislators might want to raise the speed limit: Voters love it. After all, many legislators are up for re-election in 2014, including Brandes. Clemens is due in 2016.

Or perhaps legislators are tired of getting speeding tickets on their commutes to and from Tallahassee. Brandes has a clean driving record, but in 2011, Clemens was ticketed twice in one week for going 79 mph in a 70 mph zone, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

“I don’t know that I’d call that a factor,” Clemens told the Tampa Bay Times about his decision to support a higher speed limit.

“But I certainly question the need for issuing speeding citations on long, flat, rural roads.”

The bill Brandes and Clemens propose would allow the speed limit to rise only after DOT engineers concluded it was safe.

Speeding is the most common traffic violation, outnumbering all others combined.

Would raising the speed limit magically eliminate our propensity to speed — or just give us permission to press the gas even harder?

Traffic fatalities might be down, but much of that can be attributed to cars with better safety features and the decline in miles driven.

Seat belt laws were also major game changers.

Nobody thinks it’s a good idea to ditch seat belt laws because traffic fatalities are down, so why would we use that logic with the speed limit?

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

Mail Noise Across the River Is Intrusive

I don’t want to abuse my privilege of writing to Folio Weekly, but I feel I must chime in on the proposed noise ordinance as outlined in “Decibel Dispute” [Nov. 13] by Ron Word.

I recently moved into the St. Nicholas neighborhood on the river side of Atlantic Boulevard and wondered even before I moved how loud the events at Metropolitan Park and EverBank Stadium would be. It hasn’t taken me long to find out.

Jaguars games and the Florida-Georgia game are no problem. You could clearly hear the roar of the Florida-Georgia crowd, but it wasn’t intrusive. However, the Greater Jacksonville Fair has certainly given me a taste of what’s in store. The thump, thump of the bass from even their small stage is intrusive and annoying. Loud enough that I have to turn up the TV to hear over it, and my home is over a mile away. Thankfully, these shows only last for a few hours in the evening. I can’t wait for an all-day headbangers fest.

What the promoters are saying about the noise level hurting their business is poppycock.

Even in my younger years when I was a regular at rock concerts, I use to complain about the noise levels, and I’m half-deaf. At many concerts, the people around me stuffed cotton in their ears. The sound levels coming off those stages has nothing to do with anything except musicians and crew hopped up on whatever it is they are taking and an inebriated crowd. I know. I’ve been there.

I have no problem with, nor is it any of my

business, what the performers or their fans do at their concerts so long as it doesn’t disturb me a mile away. Bottom line: Your right to swing your arms ends at the tip of my nose.

Or, in this case … ears.

Carlton Higginbotham Jacksonville

Forrest Letter Missed the Point

The letter-writer [“Do the Research on Forrest,” Nov. 13] missed the point. Rather than researching old history about Confederate general and KKK officer Forrest, people should research why the name was chosen in 1959. A School Board opposed to court-ordered desegregation took the name of the most controversial Confederate general to defy the U.S. Supreme Court. Forrest was not the name picked by the local community at that time.

It must be an embarrassment for our school superintendent to visit other parts of the country and be asked why we have a high school named after a former KKK member.

Dick Cardell Jacksonville

A Plea to Avoid Marine Theme Parks

For many years, I was a near-daily visitor to SeaWorld Orlando to watch the orcas in the underwater viewing area. Those visits stopped when SeaWorld removed Unna from her mother, Katina, and shipped this youngster to SeaWorld’s Texas location. Many of the nighttime crew told me Katina wailed all that night and through the next day.

Watching the riveting new documentary “Blackfish” brought back so many painful memories of the anguish Unna and Katina felt from being ripped apart, and my own broken heart. Even before Katina’s betrayal, I somehow knew that these beautiful animals were not meant to be in a small tank, used like circus props.

Unna recognized me. Her keen intelligence and self-awareness was apparent. As one of the people in “Blackfish” expressed so well,

“When you look into their eyes, you just know someone is home.”

My husband and I never bought another annual pass after they transferred Unna, and we will not ever set foot in SeaWorld again. If you care about animals, please, never buy a ticket to any marine theme park.

Debra Pastore Orlando

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News An Open Question Drinking in public spaces is allowed on certain occasions, but some would like to see laws expanded to include Downtown Jacksonville

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uzzling a few beers in the parking lot at a Jaguars’ game or knocking down a few cold ones at RV city for the Florida-Georgia football game won’t likely get a fan in trouble for violating Jacksonville’s open container law.

Many of the city-owned venues and events are listed as exempt from the city’s open container ordinances, and police have the right to turn a blind eye toward responsible public drinking that often goes on in parking lots before any big home football game.

“As part of our extensive planning for large events, a decision can be made to relax strict enforcement of the open container law, at the discretion of officers,” said Lauri-Ellen Smith, special assistant to Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford.

In 2005, when Jacksonville hosted the Super Bowl, liquor flowed freely at entertainment zones across Downtown, at The Landing, and at other bars and restaurants. But as the cruise ships which served as floating hotel sailed out of town, those laws were repealed.

When officials were planning One Spark 2013, they requested exemptions from both the city’s noise and open container ordinances for a 26-square block area in Downtown Jacksonville.

“The Office of Special Events set those wheels in motion and, ultimately, City Council approved the waiver,” said Joe Sampson, One Spark’s executive director.

“We intend to offer two limited One Spark brews from Intuition Ale Works and are seeking an open container waiver for One Spark 2014,” he said.

At the other end of the spectrum, however, are smaller events such as First Wednesday Art Walk, where patrons are warned not to take any alcoholic drinks out of local establishments because of the city’s open container laws.

Terry Lorince, executive director of Downtown Vision, which puts on Art Walk, said she envisions a day when their 6,000 to 10,000 guests can enjoy the art, listen to performers and walk the streets with a glass of wine or a beer.

“Our challenge is, how do we make it a better Downtown experience — more and better art, more and better performances and a better experience?” Lorince said.

Art Walk, celebrating its 10th year, has never requested an exemption from city ordinances for open containers, Lorince said, citing among her concerns the costs for security and insurance.

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Maggie Rogers, Chris Pettit, Michael Romero and Ben Davis tailgated with open beers before the Jacksonville Jaguars played the Arizona Cardinals. Photo: Dennis Ho

another $240 for special event insurance.

Oktoberfest was more expensive. Downtown Vision paid $2,245 for additional police officers, which included set up and breakdown of street closures, $340 for fire/rescue coverage and $570 for liquor liability insurance.

“We want to find a relationship that works for everyone,” she said, adding that she believes that some limited relaxing of the ordinance could be beneficial to the Downtown experience.

City ordinance contains a lengthy list of venues where alcohol can be sold, after this warning: “Alcoholic beverages can be addictive, dangerous and abused. Those who drink alcoholic beverages sometimes injure themselves, their family or innocent third parties.”

The list of venues where alcohol can be served includes Veterans Memorial Arena, EverBank Field, the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, Metropolitan Park, Friendship Park, St. Johns Marina, Prime Osborn Convention Center, The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, the Equestrian Center, several other parks and the Jacksonville Main Library.

The ordinance includes this exception: “And any other property owned or leased by the City where the Mayor, or his authorized designee, determines that the sale, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages would be in the best interest of the City.”

It also lists events where alcohol can be served from 8 a.m. the day before the event to 11:59 p.m. the day after the event. Those events include the Florida-Georgia football game, Atlantic Coast Conference championship, the Gator Bowl, the World of Nations, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Spring Music Festivals, Bethune-Cookman events, FAMU events, fairground events, Jacksonville Suns games, Jacksonville Jaguars games, Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville games, EverBank Field and Veterans Memorial Arena events.

Despite any exemption, Smith noted they do not apply to those under age 21.

“Keep in mind this would not include underage drinking. That is enforced no matter what the event,” she said.

“But, again, for adults who are attending large events, that latitude is given to officers.

This would not exclude citing or arresting for infractions such as drunk and disorderly

conduct, fighting, public urination, or [officers] taking enforcement action on someone with an open container getting behind the wheel of a car,” Smith said.

Jennifer O’Donnell, who manages Chamblin’s Uptown bookstore and café, eagerly anticipates the first Wednesday of each month for Art Walk, which results in a 50 percent increase in café sales and a 30 percent hike in bookstore sales.

But O’Donnell became concerned and unhappy when the October event featuring a biergarten in Hemming Plaza cut into her bottom line.

Because of the open container law, the beer drinking was restricted to the plaza. She said her suggestion of seeking a permit to allow drinking in the Downtown Art Walk area once a month has fallen on deaf ears. She was told the paperwork at City Hall is just too onerous.

“I don’t want power drinkers in here. It would promote walking and expand Art Walk.

You could look at art and grab a glass of beer or wine,” O’Donnell said.

“The people coming down for Art Walk, they’re not the people who are coming down to get drunk,” she said. “We need to offer more incentives for people to come Downtown.”

City Councilman John Crescimbeni said he’s not aware of any requests for a Downtown entertainment zone for Art Walk. He was recently involved in creating an entertainment district along A. Philip Randolph Boulevard near the stadium.

Jacksonville Beach also enforces its open container law, which prohibits drinking in public places.

“It is unlawful for any person to consume or drink beer, wine, liquor or other alcoholic beverages on any public street, sidewalks, boardwalk or other public place.” Those restrictions include the beach itself.

Under its ordinance, possession of an open container containing an alcoholic beverage in Jacksonville Beach is considered prima facie evidence of violating the laws.

Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties all have ordinances banning open containers. However, on Oct. 24, St. Augustine’s City Commission approved an ordinance allowing passengers on horse-drawn carriages to drink.

Jacksonville attorney Kate Mesic often

runs across the city ordinances when a client informs her they’ve been arrested for violating the open container laws in Jacksonville or Jacksonville Beach and have pleaded no contest or guilty, thinking it would make the case go away.

“They have no idea they have entered a plea to a criminal offense,” she said.

Breaking open container laws is a misdemeanor, but a plea will leave them with a criminal record, she warned.

“My job as a criminal defense attorney is to get it dropped or get them into a diversion program,” Mesic said.

The only state laws dealing with open containers of alcoholic beverages prohibit their possession in vehicles, but there are exemptions for taxis, buses and motor homes longer than 21 feet.

A bottle of wine which has been resealed and transported, is not considered an open container.

The law, however, gives cities the right to adopt an ordinance that imposes more stringent restrictions on the possession of alcoholic beverages in a vehicle.

Other major U.S. cities have more liberal laws on open containers than those in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach, including Savannah, Kansas City, New Orleans and Las Vegas, according to drinkingmadeeasy.com.

In Savannah, open containers are allowed in the historic district and the alcohol must be in plastic cups of no more than 16 ounces.

Open containers are also allowed in the Kansas City Power & Light District, a special shopping and entertainment area where drinks to go are allowed as long as they are in plastic containers, according to the website.

New Downtown bars and restaurants may assert more pressure to deal with the issue of open containers, Lorince said. There are now 23 bars Downtown, including the popular Elbow District.

“We’ve got a lot going on down here now,” Lorince said.

Ron Word rword@folioweekly.com

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One Spark Reaching Out with EdSpark The Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership has launched an education initiative with One Spark. EdSpark will allow creators with education-related projects to participate in One Spark. EdSpark is open to students, educators, parents or teams with innovative ideas or practices that will enhance learning in a classroom, school or district. EdSpark will have its own venue for students and education-related projects Downtown during the One Spark festival held April 9-13, 2014.

early voting location. The agreement ends litigation filed by the center’s owner Terranova, and citizens, filed when the City Council moved the Supervisor of Elections warehouse from Gateway to another location. The city, obligated through 2015 for the Tax Collector’s Office, will continue paying $100,092 a month through March 30, 2021. David DeCamp, a spokesman for Mayor Brown, estimated the city would save about $50,000 over the life of the contract.

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Marshall Criser III has been unanimously recommended by a search committee to become the new chancellor for the State University System.

He replaces Frank Brogan, who resigned to lead Pennsylvania’s higher education system. Criser is president of AT&T in Florida, chairman of the Higher Education Coordinating Council, vice chairman of the University of Florida Board of Trustees and a Scripps Research Institute Board of Trustees member. His hiring will be considered by the full board at its Nov. 20-21 meeting in Miami. Criser’s father, Marshall Criser Jr., was the University of Florida’s president, 1984-1989.

Gateway Town Center Agreement In a complicated agreement reached Nov. 12, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, Tax Collector Michael Corrigan and Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland announced the city will continue leasing space at Gateway Town Center until 2021. A call and mail center operated by Corrigan will move to the Yates Building in Downtown Jacksonville. The vacant Gateway space will then be used by the city for a customer service and community center and serve as an

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Runoff Planned for Fernandina Beach Two candidates will meet in a Dec. 10 runoff election to see who will be elected to a seat on the Fernandina Beach City Council. No one in the Nov. 5 four-candidate race received 50 percent of the vote. Andrew Curtin, who received 31.8 percent of the vote, will meet Johnny Miller, who got 37.4 percent. Ed Boner won the straw poll for the mayor’s seat with 53.9 percent, compared with Sarah Pelican’s 46 percent.

Council Approves Scoreboard Expenses The world’s largest scoreboards and an end zone pool will soon be under construction at EverBank Field. The Jacksonville City Council approved financing 14-2 for its $43 million share of the total $63 million deal. On Nov. 12, Jaguars owner Shad Khan appealed to the City Council to approve the renovations to the cityowned stadium. Work should begin in January, to be completed by next summer. The Council turned down a motion by Councilman Stephen Joost that would have required the Jaguars to repay the city’s $43 million if the team were to move from EverBank Field. The city’s share will come from the hotel bed tax.

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Q: How do I switch my iTunes account from my old computer to my new computer if my old computer is dead? I’ve downloaded iTunes onto my new computer, but it doesn’t recognize my account. I have all my music on my iPod, but I can’t put any new music on it, and I can’t transfer any music off it without wiping the iPod. This happened the last time I changed computers, and I had to start a new account on the new computer.

A: It sounds like you have a couple of problems. First, you should be able to log into your iTunes account regardless of the condition of your old computer. Go to iforgot.apple. com to reset your iTunes password. Once you have done that, you should be able to log into iTunes on your new computer. The other problem is that your music is trapped on your dead computer and your iPod. There is a way to get it off at least one of them. Check out our blog at folioweekly.com/deemable, and we’ll show you how to do it.

A local grassroots organization hopes to increase the number of women on the Jacksonville City Council in 2015 when nine seats open due to term limits. PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff introduced the initiative called “9 to 15” at WJCT Studios last week. According to an article on WJCT.org, Woodruff said many women don’t choose to run because no one asks them or encourages them to run. I immediately thought of Audrey Moran, Nancy Soderberg and Deborah Gianoulis as contenders but, as I am wont to do, I also came up with some not-so-obvious candidates to run as part of the Outside the Box Party (don’t worry, folks, I will not be throwing my ballcap into the ring). Jacksonville native Ashlee Greene of “Twilight” fame has been dealing with vampires and werewolves and could certainly handle unruly council members. The first female member of the Bold City Brigade has proven she can go toe-to-toe with the guys and that, as a Jaguars supporter, she has tenacity, loyalty and vision. And what about Larry’s Giant Subs’ dancing lady in Five Points? No one can deny her stamina or enthusiasm. Plus, she probably knows a lot about hams and turkeys. Check out my blog at folioweekly.com for more of my unexpected potential candidates and suggest your own.

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Bouquets & Brickbats Bouquets to Pam Paul and Carol Thompson, who are leading an effort to close the gender gap on the Jacksonville City Council by encouraging women to consider seeking public office. The pair of community activists said women hold only three of the 19 council seats, even though they make up more than 50 percent of voters.

Bouquets to Tim Tebow and his foundation for the immediate response to help victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines. The former University of Florida and NFL quarterback was born in the Philippines when his parents served as missionaries there. His work in the Philippines includes building a children’s orthopedic hospital and an orphanage. Donations can be made at timtebowfoundation.org; all funds go directly to the relief effort. Dozens of organizations are collecting to help the victims, including the American Red Cross, UNICEF, Salvation Army, Doctors Without Borders and many religious groups.

Bouquets to Don Resio, director of University of North Florida’s Taylor Engineering Research Institute, who recently received the 2013 International Coastal Engineering Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The award – a plaque and $1,500 cash – recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of coastal engineering.

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The Dead Black Boy Business Without civil immunity, the unscrupulous would cash in on $1 million payouts

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he most horrific consequence of the shooting of Trayvon Martin was that it set the floor price for dead black boys at $1 million. That’s the amount paid by the insurers of The Retreat at Twin Lakes Townhomes on a lawsuit threatened by Benjamin Crump and Daryl Parks on behalf of Trayvon’s divorced parents.

The essence of the action was the assertion that George Zimmerman, coordinator of the condos’ Neighborhood Watch and Trayvon’s shooter, was an agent of the townhome, which was therefore liable to pay for Trayvon’s death. In actuality, cops, not condos, direct Neighborhood Watch programs, absolutely and minutely. Unfortunately for the litigious, the boys and girls in blue have a liability cap of $200,000, with no interest or punitive damages, granted by the Florida Legislature. To a big law firm, that’s chump change.

Besides, cities, states and the police are notoriously difficult to sue. In the Trayvon matter, no civil trial was necessary. With the media howling race killing, the insurance company rolled over like a spanked puppy and spit up the policy limit.

Had the condominium and its insurers held out for 18 months, which is easy to do in court, they would have had to pay absolutely zero because George Zimmerman was acquitted by a jury of his peers. After an acquittal in a self-defense shooting, all parties gain de facto immunity from civil lawsuits from Florida’s “stand your ground” law.

After Trayvon’s death and long before Zimmerman’s trial, Crump and Parks, who are personal injury lawyers — not “family attorneys,” as was endlessly parroted by the press — motored to the Capitol and appeared before the microphones. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton parachuted in from Chicago and New York and helped orchestrate a media-amplified howl for repeal of “stand your ground.” The talk was about Trayvon, but the lobbying was about getting rid of civil immunity.

That went nowhere, of course. To a conservative Legislature and an even more conservative governor, the Rev. Jesse, Big Al and the plaintiffs’ bar are about as popular as scabies.

Civil immunity is important. Every year, several citizens in Jacksonville are granted “stand your ground” immunity in obvious cases of self-defense. Usually, these are carjackings and home invasions, where the bad guys are armed strangers and the drivers and homeowners shoot first or best.

I live in a neighborhood where black boys get dead for free. How many more would take a dirt nap if they were suddenly worth $1 million each — a common liability limit for homes, condos, apartments and small stores?

If civil immunity goes bye-bye at the next legislative session, I foresee unintended consequences, all of them evil. How long will

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it be before scumbag parents, who already sell their babies for meth, encourage inconvenient teenaged sons to knock off neighborhood stores where the owners manning the registers are armed to the teeth? Once they blast the kid, Mummy and Da-da can sue, then retire.

The gangs will get into the dead boy business, of course. Mid-level dope dealers and car thieves make about six figures a year, but for this they’d have to work hard and take risks. It would be so much easier to make buddy-buddy with some street jit, ply the twerp with enough dope to prevent thinking, then hand him a pistol and point him toward a well-insured condo, apartment building or store where a confederate is waiting to gun him. When the family and the attorneys collect, the bad guys will be at the door for their “commission.”

Would attorneys get into the murderfor-hire business? They might. Every year, famous plaintiffs’ attorneys receive long prison sentences for suborning witnesses, paying phony “lead” defendants to start class actions and bribing judges.

In Florida, where there are more attorneys than paying clients, the temptation will be there, possibly for successful attorneys, but even more for the unsuccessful. All over town, there are guys starving in law offices that used to be broom closets. (I’ve opposed several, successfully, in county and circuit courts.)

All day and all night, these schnooks watch TV and see the big boys, such as Farah & Farah and Morgan & Morgan, at work and living large off the juicy tenderloin of insurance. They, too, want swank offices, fabulous suits and flossy wives who purr like luxury car engines.

The attorneys’ cut of $1 million is $400,000 in large, delicious bills. More than a few might cross some lines for that kind of coin. In a town where for $5,000 you can bump off an annoying husband or wife, how much would it cost to give a black boy a gun and send him to the slaughter?

The irony is, the 900-pound gorilla in the room after Trayvon Martin’s shooting wasn’t race; it was money. While immunity statutes keep citizens who defend themselves from the poor house, they also keep black boys from being worth more dead than alive.

It’s cruel and cynical to say so, but that’s how crook-a-nomics works, In Crime City.

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Denham is currently at work on “The Crime Wasn’t Murder: The Death of Trayvon Martin and the Prosecution of George Zimmerman.”

You can reach him at wesdenham.com.

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ith Oregon’s loss to Stanford, the road has been cleared for Florida State University to play in the college football national championship game against University of Alabama. As we get ready to say our last goodbye to the Bowl Championship Series, it seems somehow fitting that we look poised for a national title game for the ages.

There’s a slight possibility that it might not come to pass.

“We already know there is a 99.9 percent chance Florida State is going to be in the BCS National Championship Game by virtue of Oregon going down to Stanford on Thursday night, but I’ve got news for you: The Seminoles will not be playing Alabama; they’ll be playing the Evil Genius — Urban Meyer — and his Ohio State Buckeyes,” Mike Bianchi wrote in the Orlando Sentinel.

“Alabama has games left at No. 7 Auburn, at Mississippi State and an SEC championship game against either No. 9 Missouri or No. 13 South Carolina. I realize the Crimson Tide have won three of the last four national titles, but they haven’t proven anything THIS year.

The only decent team they’ve beaten is Texas A&M — and they had to hold on for dear life to win that game 49-42.”

Well, maybe. Maybe Auburn will test them.

Maybe Missouri or the Gamecocks. But having watched Alabama dominate its competition year after year, it’s hard to imagine ’Bama falling to any of those teams.

Not with AJ McCarron, not with excellent lines on both sides of the ball and not with those outstanding running backs. And not with the ever-present Alabama Mystique — something South Carolina (despite occasional flirtations with greatness during the Steve Spurrier Era) and Missouri simply don’t have.

Florida State, compared to the Crimson Tide, has nothing but cake on its plate. A decimated, discouraged and discombobulated Gators squad, and whatever will pass for an ACC championship game, will only be appetizers for the main course — a programdefining contest against this century’s college football standard-bearer. And if all of that comes to pass, questions will be asked.

Over the last few months, FSU quarterback Jameis Winston has gone from being a wildcard to a real-deal Heisman Trophy candidate.

Can he actually win the award? Some facts mitigate against it — even if we don’t count the recent report of a complaint of sexual battery to Tallahassee police from 2012. The case remains open, but no charges have been filed

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and Winston’s attorney denied the allegation, according to a Tallahassee Democrat story.

Games against Syracuse and Idaho won’t require the freshman signal-caller to be on the field much; the book on the Seminoles’ season is that the defense can score as much when on the field as the other team’s offense.

The Nov. 30 game against the Gators, meanwhile, seems to promise more of that — given the offensive woes with Tyler Murphy at quarterback, manifested most acutely in the recent embarrassment against football powerhouse Vanderbilt. It’s hard to imagine the Gators keeping up for much of the game.

Which is not to say it won’t happen — but it’s clear the Gators look worse and worse as the season progresses. The only factor that reduces chances of a blowout is that teams in this region tend to flash an extra gear against their rivals, as we saw most recently at a surprisingly competitive Florida-Georgia game.

And maybe the Gators will play hard for their coach against FSU. But I wouldn’t bet my paycheck on it.

If the Florida State-Alabama matchup does come to pass, and FSU wins, we could see a real paradigm shift in big-time college football.

Most sane people wouldn’t argue that the Atlantic Coast Conference is on par with the Southeastern Conference. However, if Winston leads the Seminoles to victory in the national championship game, it means that — sanity aside — the discussion will take place.

Then we might actually wonder if college football is more than “the SEC and everyone else.” One of the arguments leveled at programs outside the SEC — FSU, Ohio State, Oregon and so on — is that those teams don’t face the consistent level of competition faced by the Gators, the Crimson Tide, the Gamecocks and Mizzou. If Florida State runs the table and beats Alabama, that question has to be tabled for a while at least — doesn’t it?

Time will tell, but right now, it’s exciting to follow college football in the Sunshine State.

The Seminoles have earned everyone’s attention — though it seems their toughest adversary now might not be on the gridiron, but in the courtroom. More will be revealed on that front in the weeks ahead.

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Ron Davis Jordan Davis’ father

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On Nov. 22, 2012, I was “smiling” because it was Thanksgiving morning. I assume most families across the nation were doing the same thing. You see, we long for our holidays to help us forget the terrible tragedies that happen during the year. They help us create a sense of peace, if only for one day and night.

I felt thankful as I watched my family prepare our dinner. Mamacita was here from Guadalajara, Mexico, and my wife, Carolina, and my son, Jordan, could not have been happier. I have the most loving mother-inlaw, and she cooks nonstop!

Jordan was 17 years old and a student at Wolfson High School. He called all his friends that day to wish them a happy holiday, and he, too, was “smiling.”

For the first time at Thanksgiving dinner, I asked him to lead the prayer, and he willingly accepted. Usually teenagers beg out of such duties, so I was a little shocked. I wasn’t prepared for a thoughtful prayer that included love for all his family. He then started to pour his heart out to the Lord, and I turned my head slightly to hide the tears that filled my eyes. I was so proud of my son. As I write this, those memories come flooding back.

And I am again thankful.

Nov. 23, 2012: I will never forget “Black Friday.”

Jordan and his friends were meeting at the St. Johns Town Center to go window-shopping.

I gave him some cash, and we hugged. I told him to have a great time with his friends, and he said that he would see me later that evening at home.

My son never made it home, and I am left to pick up the pieces of my broken heart. For giving me and his mother, Lucia McBath, the strength to continue on and fight for Jordan and his legacy … I’m thankful. Oh Lord, we are truly thankful.

More than 200,000 well-wishers have sent prayers on Facebook. Our communities and city government have supported our efforts.

I am thankful for the everyday hardworking people who have taken the time from their busy days to say a prayer for Jordan and our family. We know that many of those are facing hardships, too, and I get on my knees for you.

Thank you, Jacksonville, for “turning up the music” for Jordan. Thank you for Jordan Davis Day at The Jacksonville Landing and showing up for so many events.

Tawney Harden and J-City gave us a tribute song, and thank you to John, Steve, Chryl, Maria, Jamaal and a host of others.

From the very bottom of my heart, Jacksonville, I thank you.

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Michael Dunlap Architect, Southlight Gallery director

I am grateful for the sustained collaboration of our highly accomplished Southlight Gallery artists, as well as the supportive business community and the related forwardthinking policies created by City Hall, like the creation of Downtown Vision Inc. Many of our members have been involved in the local art arena for 30-plus years, and the result is the diverse Southlight collection, which sets a high standard in the Downtown visual arts community.

A brief history of old and new doors: From the Greenleaf Building to West Forsyth Street to the Dyal Upchurch über gallery and the recent move to the Levy Building, the Off the Grid program creates a chance for galleries to

lease blank storefronts at below-market rates.

One project at a time, the city breathes a new vibrancy. This is precisely how places evolve into Great Places.

I am grateful that the Downtown core has made substantial progress over the last decade; for example, Art Walk is celebrating 10 years of success. Constituent elements of a great Downtown are falling into place: a diverse 24/7 urban core, vibrant street life, a cross section of housing (with price ranges for all), many new cafés, strong nightlife on Bay Street, 43,000 parking spaces (more than four Disney World parks), a spattering of retail, and major business investment. Shad Khan’s investment in the Laura Street Trio will change everything,

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not to mention the $20 million investment in the Haydon Burns Library adaptive re-use by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund.

From the ground floor of the historic Levy Building, sales at Southlight are increasing. As important as that may be, it is not the driving mission of the collaborative. We value art, conversation, camaraderie and the ongoing presentation of our work. As the creative class invests in our community, we all win, whether it’s a gallery, café, loft or shop. The true sustainability over the next decade will be improving the considerable assets we have. As our urban core moves from a place with a rich history to a Great Place, we are all grateful to be part of the ongoing solution.

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Joy Leverette “Sister Feathertoe,” performance artist

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I found my passion in performing arts in New York City. Upon arrival in Jacksonville, I realized that there was a budding arts community in this city. I have found that the support of organizations such as the Community Foundation and Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, as well as educational support from the University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville, have injected an excitement and drive into the artists of this community, and that makes me hopeful.

As a recipient of a Spark Grant, I understand the commitment to the arts that this city has made, and I am thankful that I can be a part of that growth. There is a bright future in the arts community here, and I feel that support and commitment are essential in not only improving individuals’ goals and dreams, but also the quality of life as a whole within the city.

I am grateful that Jacksonville has embraced the many forms of art and that I can be one of the many links in this chain of progress.

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Michelle McClarnand “Crash Register,” Jacksonville RollerGirls

There’s a lot of complaining these days.

Everyone seems to be overworked, underpaid, shut down — and the Jaguars lost again. It’s November, a month that Americans have associated with the giving of thanks for quite some time, yet I don’t hear much on the topic of Thanksgiving. I don’t mean the holiday; I mean the idea of Thanksgiving.

This year has been filled with trials and obstacles for me, but I still have many things for which to be thankful. I have a healthy son, a job in a time when many have none, I’m in great shape, and I’m a charter member of the Jacksonville RollerGirls’ New Jax City Rollers travel team.

I’m thankful to be a part of this team of 20 tough-as-nails women for seven years now. In

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the best of times, and in the very worst of times in my life, this team always served as home base. I’m thankful for the shelter these women have provided me when the rest of my life was a blinding storm. I’m thankful for the wind on my face as I take a sharp corner on turn two, which I can do because my team made sure that I got through the pack untouched by the other team.

I’m thankful for all the laughter and latenight group talks when we can’t sleep the night before a big game. I’m thankful for the time they have given me, and most of all I’m thankful for the lessons we learned about hard work. Our blood is as thick as our skin. In the end, 26th in the world is not too shabby, ladies. We may not always be best friends, but we’re a really tough family. I’ll give thanks for that.

Varick Rosete Designer, illustrator, One Spark co-founder

I am thankful for the passionate people of Jacksonville — the “firestarters.” These are the people who have been inspired to take action and do. These are the people who are helping change the perception of the city.

Much like many pseudo-metropolitan-type cities, Jacksonville has a wealth of talent and entrepreneurial spirit. All too often, though, that talent and spirit end up leaving due to lack of support, resources, connectivity, etc.

But the great realization is that there is support here in Jacksonville. There are resources out there. All that needed to happen was help facilitating the connection of these elements. Sure, the talent could easily leave and find a home in a bigger, established market, but wouldn’t it be great to help create and build it?

The potential for the city to become a thriving cultural experience, a technological resource and an economical support system is too great to pass up.

The city of Jacksonville was once on its way up until the Great Fire of 1901 burned it all down. The city rebuilt itself, but the passion and drive to make the city great seemed to have burned with that fire. It’s time, though, for the new entrepreneurial spirit of Jacksonville to metaphorically burn the city down once again so that it can be rebuilt into the great city that it can be. Nationalism on a local level is happening. Connections are being made, and passion is running rampant in the city. I applaud all of those who said, “Hell, yes! I can do that here! I can build it here … in Jacksonville!”

Niki Brunson Owner of Celeb’s Corner Kitchen

When I was asked to write an essay, I thought, “What an honor,” and then my mind went blank. Suddenly, concepts began to flow, and I realized that I have so many reasons to be thankful.

In July, I had a four-an-a-half-inch tumor removed. Today, I am thankful that July 19 represents a new beginning for me, because I live in a city with premium medical services.

In April, we participated in One Spark’s inaugural crowdfunding festival in Downtown Jacksonville. Who wouldn’t be thankful for a platform to transform dreams into realities?

In February, my restaurant located in Historic Eastside, Celeb’s Corner Kitchen, was awarded a Business Beacon Award by the BBIF of Orlando for our efforts to spark economic development and community service.

With so many reasons, I am most thankful I call Jacksonville “home.”

Today, creativity, innovation, responsive and responsible leadership, and cooperative economics are features of our future. With a backdrop of beautiful parks, numerous waterways and the beaches, we possess characteristics to create a “model” for

successfully improving our quality of life and creating the ultimate vacation destination for guests and residents.

Next time someone repeats the myth, “There’s nothing to do in Jacksonville,” share a few of my suggestions: From slow-cooked barbecue to fresh seafood, you can get it.

If you like Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, try The Jacksonville Landing.

The Jaguars have made it super-easy to join the NFL experience.

Check out your favorite national recording artist at the Veterans Memorial Arena, TimesUnion Center for the Performing Arts or The Florida Theatre.

Local artists from poets to painters perform nightly from Kings Avenue to The Elbow.

Prefer to shop? The outlets are great, but the St. Johns Town Center is here.

Need to get away from the hustle of the city?

Take a drive down A1A through Guana State Park. It makes me feel like I’m on my way to a sleepy beach town in South Carolina.

I could go on and on, but it would take more space than I have here.

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The Most Rev. Felipe J. Estévez Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine

Many groups reach out to the poor in Third World countries and share with me their amazement that those who are so miserable have such “joie de vivre.” The poor are so grateful for simply being alive.

The gift of gratitude is rooted in an awareness of gifts. The English language has an almost untranslatable saying: “Take it for granted.” One can be filled with all sorts of blessings and, at the same time, be totally disgusted. Gratitude is the awe a person feels in identifying the traces of goodness in life.

In healing the 10 lepers, Jesus took note that only one had returned to thank him. I often wondered if the rate of one out of 10 is revealing of the percentage of grateful people in the human race.

Growing up, my dad was not very expressive of his love. He never kissed me and rarely hugged me. Yet when I came home to visit, he would prepare breakfast for me with meticulous attention. Also, he would carefully wake up before me and bring a tiny cup of Cuban coffee to my bed exactly at the moment I would wake. He loved me in and through gestures of care. From this, I learned that love has many manifestations — many languages.

Resentment undermines gratitude. For some, the grass is always greener on the other side.

The root of resentment is insecurity, which is a lack of appreciation of one’s own gifts. It takes courage to move from patterns of self-rejection to appropriate self-love. No one is more modest than Mary of Nazareth, yet she acknowledges that the Mighty One has done great things for her.

Religion is the recognition of the source of all blessings — a realization that we are all related to the Creator. The Book of Job states it best: “Naked was I born, and naked I will die.”

Fundamentally, everything is a gift freely given. No one owns anything. St. Francis of Assisi understood this best. As a poet, praise came easy to him as all creation manifested God’s beauty.

We asked our Facebook fans and Twitter followers to share their thankful thoughts. Here are some of their answers.

Jelena Begovic: I’m thankful for the Florida Bond Program for first-time homebuyers; it allowed me to purchase my fi rst home – I close on the 26th! Yay!!

Laura Flemm Robertson: I’m thankful for NO SNOW! Mary Donovan: My family, friends, my job and car to get there.

Rob Garske: I’m thankful the phrases “I think it’s sticking,” “a high of 12” and “snizzle” (snowy drizzle) are not used!

Ashley Hietpas: I’m thankful that I’m living in Jacksonville during a time of innovation, growth and positive change.

Liza McCain: I’m thankful for our large park system with its variety of opportunities for outdoor activities and the growing interest in our precious waterways.

Krysten Bennett: I’m thankful for the strong (and growing) group of community organizers who recognize the potential in our great city and are committed to leading us to the next level. #moreofthis Vicki Smith Collins: I am thankful that the Lord wakes me up every

morning … just so I can experience another day in this awesome, crazy, beautiful world with my daughters, husband, family and friends!

Cindy Platt Hammack: I’m thankful for Dr. Bijoy Telivala (Cancer Specialists of North Florida), Dr. Nicole Anderson (Florida Radiology Oncology Group) and all of their wonderful staff. They made the worst time of my life much more bearable and, at times, even a little fun. I love each and every one of them for doing all they do to help so many of us here in Jacksonville.

Thanks to them, I’m still here living a life of gratitude and blessings.

Anya Aronson: I’m thankful for pumpkin everything! It lets me know that my New Year’s resolution to lose all the pumpkin goodies is [right] around the corner.

Donnie Kicklighter (@deafbyjazzhands): I’m thankful for Chamblin Bookmine. It’s a local treasure.

The Pink Cupcake: We are thankful for having a full-service cupcake shop in Downtown Jacksonville at The Landing and for how the city is embracing our food trucks as we start out in in the food truck business! Downtown is growing and changing for the better, despite the negative publicity!

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Ryan Murphy General manager, St. Johns County Cultural Events Division

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I am extremely thankful to be able to work with an amazingly dedicated, forward thinking and visionary group of people. The staff at the Cultural Events Division of St. Johns County (St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall) are the key players in helping change the music and cultural landscape of Northeast Florida.

Whether it be working on events and concerts at the Amphitheatre or the Concert Hall, or charging full steam ahead into an event like the Mumford & Sons “Gentlemen of the Road Stopover,” this group of people is steadfast in their creativity, passion and belief that they are truly making great changes and moving our community forward toward a brighter future. It is because of these individuals, and some of the amazing people I have the opportunity to work with in the area, that I feel whole-heartedly that this community is able to embrace and sustain a true love for music and the arts.

While working on the GOTR event, I was thankful to be able to work with government officials who were willing to take a chance on not only what they believed in, but what my staff and I felt was an amazing opportunity for the community, despite any naysaying or negative pushback. It’s because of this, too, that I am extremely thankful to witness a paradigm shift within the local municipalities that display a bucking against the “good ol’ boy system” and the embrace of a more progressive and visionary future for our community. It is truly inspiring, on a daily basis, to be surrounded by people who stand up for what they believe in and have worked through many obstacles to find themselves successful and on the other side of greatness.

Daniel Austin JCCI communications coordinator, actor, Somewhere in the City blogger

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Thanksgiving has always been one of my most favorite holidays: the silly balloon parade on TV, the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin and lots of family and friends.

When I moved to New York City, I realized I could be at the parade in real life. Experiencing Manhattan during the holidays is nothing short of being dropped into freakishly amazing snow globe come to life.

So why did I move back to Jacksonville?

I could give you a list, with crushing student loan debt coupled with stroke-inducing rent prices being at the top. But the real reason, my secret reason and the reason for which I’m most thankful: community.

I’ve always been a storyteller. My passion lies in communicating, whether that be for a business or on a stage.

While I was in New York, I watched my Facebook change from all my friends back “home;” there was a shift toward progression and positivity that I hadn’t seen before. One night, a dear friend called me: “We’re starting a new theater company here. We’re going to make change. We’re going to bring theater to the urban core.”

It was like the holidays had arrived.

Jacksonville was suddenly getting the gifts that it had written Santa for after so many years of wishing.

So I moved “back.” I moved to be a part of change. I moved to be a part of a community.

Not a perfect community, but one in transition.

One that was taking ownership of its mistakes, finding its true voice and committing itself toward a better, brighter future.

What I’ve found since my return is a veritable Thanksgiving bounty. With JCCI and JAX2025, my work helps tell the story of our community’s quality of life, and I get firsthand experience on the front lines of moving our city forward with JAX2025. With SomewhereInTheCity.com, I’ve written about how people are changing the idea that there is “nothing to do in Jacksonville.” Our #WeLoveJax event with Outside the Den and Jesse Wilson showed there are people willing to get new things started.

And at the local playhouses, I’ve watched performers, crew members, volunteers and audiences create magic. After one particularly grueling night working through some mistakes on stage, I was approached in the lobby after the show by an adorable blonde. “I’ve never been to the theater before,” she told me with a smile.

“This was amazing. I can’t wait to come back.”

That, to me, is totally priceless. When the work I do — through JCCI, Somewhere in the City or in theater — truly affects someone, I have done my job. I have created a connection and served my community.

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SWEET TREATS HOLIDAY COOKIE TOUR

Seven Amelia Island Bed & Breakfast Inns host the annual holiday cookie tour through the historic district and beachfront. Each inn offers a signature cookie, a printed recipe card and holiday decorating ideas. Proceeds from ticket and cookbook sales benefit the Friends of the Library’s efforts to revitalize the Fernandina Beach Library. Horse-drawn carriage rides are available in the Historic District. Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 23, begin at any of seven B&Bs participating, $25, ameliaislandinns.com.

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CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

Have you ever seen a gingerbread man flip in mid-air? Cirque Dreams Holidaze offers this and more. The beauty and energy of acrobatic stunts meets the pageantry of the holiday season. Stage sets feature candy canes, trees and gigantic gifts.

Toy soldiers march on the high wire, penguins spin and reindeer fly. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $40-$45, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com

VISUAL ARTS CORK’S OPEN STUDIOS DAY

Art lovers have a twice-a-year chance to see creative energy at work in CoRK Arts District. More than 70 artists – painters, sculptors, glass artists and performers – reveal their creations as visitors tour their workplaces at the biannual Open Studios Day (Frank Matthews’ exhibit pictured). Noon-8 p.m. Nov. 23, CoRK Arts District, corner of Rosselle and King, and neighboring venues of MetaCusp Studios, King Street Studios, Clay & Canvas Studio, EverVess Arts, Flaire Antiques, Studio Prometheus and Rogers Studio, Riverside, free, facebook.com/corkartsdistrict. Photo: Doug Eng

CONSERVATION RIGHT WHALE FESTIVAL

The Sea to Shore Alliance knows expectant mothers are on their way. The fifth annual Right Whale Festival celebrates the return of the whales to calving grounds in the Southeast United States.

As few as 400 North Atlantic right whales remain.

The festival features a beach run (8:30-9:30 a.m.), beach cleanup (9-11 a.m.) and live music by Split Tone and Saltwater Cowgirls, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 23, SeaWalk Pavilion, 75 First St. N., Jacksonville Beach, free, sea2shore.org/programs/right-whale-festival.

FOOD TRUCK RALLY FALL FOOD FESTIVAL

The trucks are rolling into Downtown for what Jax Truckies bills as the largest rally ever held in the city. Expected participants: All That Jazz, Baby’s Badass Burgers, Chew Chew, Corner Taco, Cravingz Mobile Kitchen, Driftwood BBQ, French Fry Heaven, The Happy Grilled Cheese, Kona-Ice, On The Fly, Scrappy’s Mobile Kitchen, Super Food Truck, The Swedish Bistro, Taste Buds Express and Trailer Pork BBQ. Live music, drawings and giveaways are featured; a portion of proceeds benefi ts United Way of Northeast Florida. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23, in front of The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, free, 353-1188, facebook.com/jaxtruckies. Photo: Jax Truckies

ST. JOHNS RIVERKEEPER OYSTER ROAST

Eat your weight in oysters! And for a great cause! Raw and roasted oysters abound as the annual Oyster Roast raises funds for the St. Johns Riverkeeper’s advocacy, outreach and education programs. A drawing is held for “River Day” (pictured), a 24-inch-by-30-inch original oil painting on canvas – with an estimated value of $7,500 – by Jacksonville artist Henry Von Genk III. 7 p.m. Nov. 22, Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $125 to attend ($75 for 35 and younger), $100 to enter drawing for the painting, 256-7591, stjohnsriverkeeper.org.

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RULING THE STAGE THE BIG TICKET BATTLE

No need to check the noise ordinance for these shows. The battle of the bands concerts rock Jack Rabbits as Northeast Florida favorites fight it out for a spot at The Big Ticket Fest (Dec. 8 at Metropolitan Park).

Scheduled acts include Northe, Lift and Noctambulant, 7 p.m. Nov. 20; Eversay, Redecho, Lawless Hearts and J Chat, 7 p.m. Nov. 24; and Manna Zen (pictured), Innuendo, Bethany & the Troubadours, Palm Trees & Powerlines, 7 p.m. Nov. 26, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10 per concert, 398-7496, jaxlive.com.

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Movies

Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence, right) wows Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci) and might just spark a revolution in Panem in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” Photo: Lionsgate

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FILM RATINGS

ELLEN RIPLEY LISBETH SALANDER KATNISS EVERDEEN LARA CROFT

NOW SHOWING

12 YEARS A SLAVE **** Rated R Chiwetel Ejiofor is a force of nature in this powerful film, based on actual events. He plays Solomon, a free black man living in upstate New York before the Civil War. He’s abducted, then sold into slavery for 12 cruel years. When he encounters an abolitionist from Canada, he believes his misery may come to an end. Co-starring Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender and Quvenzhané Wallis.

ABOUT TIME ***G Rated R In Tim’s (Domhnall Gleeson) family, the Lake men reach maturity in a special way: They learn they can time-travel.

Tim falls in love with Mary (Rachel McAdams) and after many first impressions, she falls for him, too. Now he’s got to plan the rest of his life. Co-stars Bill Nighy.

ALL IS LOST ***G Rated PG-13 When his 39-foot yacht collides with a shipping container in the Indian Ocean, a man sailing alone (Robert Redford, in an Oscar-worthy performance) is knocked out. Then he wakes up and sees his vessel is taking on water. Unable to make contact with the outside world, he sails on into a violent storm with nothing but his strength and mariner’s intuition.

BAD GRANDPA **@@ Rated R Signature “Jackass” character Irving Zisman (Johnny Knoxville) and his impressionable young grandson, Billy (Jackson Nicoll), go on a wild hidden-camera road trip across America, placing real citizens in some unreal, overthe-top situations.

THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY **@@ Rated R This comedy, just in time for the holidays, has the bestlooking cast we’ve ever seen. Really: Monica Calhoun, Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrance Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Eddie Cibrian and Atif Lanier.

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS ***G Rated PG-13 This real-life drama is based on the book “A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS and Dangerous Days at Sea”

by Captain Richard Phillips and Stephan Talty. Tom Hanks plays Phillips, a sea captain whose cargo ship is boarded

by Somali pirates – Muse (Barkhad Abdi), Bilal (Barkhad Abdirahman), Najee (Faysal Ahmed) and Elmi (Mahat M. Ali) – in April 2009.

CARRIE **G@ Rated R Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), pushed to the edge by a prank at her senior prom, unleashes her telekinetic powers in the remake of the 1976 horror classic, based on a Stephen King novel. Also starring Julianne Moore and Judy Greer; directed by Kimberly Peirce.

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CHARLIE COUNTRYMAN **G@ Rated R After seeing his late mother in a vision, Charlie Countryman (Shia LaBeouf) goes to Bucharest, Romania. He falls in love with Gabi (Evan Rachel Wood), a musician married to Nigel (Mads Mikkelsen), an insane, violent crime boss. Fredrik Bond directs the rom-com-action film, which premiered at 2013’s Sundance Film Festival. Co-starring Rupert Grint, Vincent D’Onofrio and Melissa Leo. CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 **G@ Rated PG This sequel is merely a rehash of the first one: same problems, different version. Kids will love the food creatures, though. Co-starring the voices of Bill Hader, James Caan, Anna Faris, Terry Crews, Andy Samberg, Benjamin Bratt and the delightful Neal Patrick Harris.

THE COUNSELOR ***@ Rated R Hoping to make a one-time deal that would secure his financial future, a lawyer (Michael Fassbender) takes a dip into drug trafficking and learns it can be harder to quit than he imagined. Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz and Brad Pitt fill out an all-star cast. Directed by Ridley Scott, “The Counselor” is the screenwriting debut of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy (“The Road”).

DELIVERY MAN **G@ Rated PG-13 • Opens Nov. 22 Reviewed in this issue.

DIANA *G@@ Rated PG-13 This film attempts to answer questions about the late Princess Diana’s final two years, but succeeds to only muddy the facts with innuendo. With Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews and Douglas Hodge.

ENDER’S GAME ***@ Rated PG-13 In the not-so-distant future, the International Military searches for a young soldier to command troops into battle against an alien foe. Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) chooses bright young mind Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield) to lead the fight to determine the future of Earth.

ENOUGH SAID ***G Rated PG-13 The late James Gandolfini has a marvelous turn as Albert, a sweet, single man approaching the empty-nest stage. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Eva, a masseuse in the same boat – her daughter’s going away to college. They meet, begin dating and really click. Eva’s new friend Marianne (Catherine Keener) starts pissing and moaning about her ex-husband’s many faults, making Eva doubt her feelings for Albert.

ESCAPE PLAN ***@ Rated R Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone), an expert on high-tech security, is wrongly imprisoned. He recruits Emil Rottmayer (Sly’s “Expendables” co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger) to escape “The Tomb” – the most impenetrable prison ever built.

FREE BIRDS **@@ Rated PG This animated comedy, with voices of Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Dan Fogler, Amy Poehler and George Takei, explores time travel – for two determined turkeys who want to not be the main course for the holidays.

GRAVITY **** Rated PG-13 The mind-blowing, out-of-this-world survival story from director Alfonso Cuaron stars Sandra Bullock as Ryan Stone, a medical engineer, and George Clooney as experienced astronaut Matt Kowalsky. While outside the ship making repairs, the astronauts’’ communication with Houston (it’s Ed Harris’ voice we hear at NASA – who else?) is severed by debris from an exploding satellite. They’re left tethered together, floating 375 miles above the Earth. How will they survive in the most unsuitable environment imaginable?

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE ***G Rated PG-13 • Opens Nov. 22 In Part 2 of the popular trilogy, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) is a celebrity warrior hero being manipulated by the Capitol’s leader Snow (Donald Sutherland). There’s revolution in the air due to her win at the Games. Co-starring Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, Willow Shields and Jack Quaid.

I’M IN LOVE WITH A CHURCH GIRL *@@@ Rated PG Ja Rule (aka Jeff Atkins) plays Miles Montego, a wealthy playa who’s a retired drug trafficker. He falls for Vanessa (Adrienne Bailon) who’s squeaky clean.

KRRISH 3 ***@ Not Rated Krrish (Hrithik Roshan) is a Bollywood superhero, annihilating bad guys and resurrecting the dead. The sci-fi actionadventure is in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.

LAST VEGAS **@@ Rated PG-13 Sixty-something-year-olds Paddy (Robert De Niro), Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam (Kevin Kline) get together in Las Vegas to throw a bachelor party for their last remaining single friend, Billy (Michael Douglas), who’s getting married to his much younger girlfriend. The friends attempt to quit acting their age in this geriatric version of the “Hangover.”

MASALA FICUS Not Rated The new Indian film co-stars Venkatesh, Jaya Prakash Reddy and Anjali. In Telegu.

RAM-LEELA ***@ Not Rated The new romantic drama co-stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. In Hindi.

SUNLIGHT JR. **@@ Not Rated • Sun-Ray Cinema Richie (Matt Dillon) and Melissa (Naomi Watts) are expecting a baby – usually happy news but in their case, not so much.

She’s a minimum-wage worker who’s just been canned and he’s a paraplegic. They get tossed out of their motel home and now face real hardship.

THANKS FOR SHARING **G@ Rated R • Sun-Ray Cinema Sex addiction is no laughing matter, but this rom-com tries anyway, observing the ups and downs of 12-step programs.

The excellent Mark Ruffalo and Tim Robbins co-star with the vapid Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as Pink and Carol Kane.

THOR: THE DARK WORLD ***@ Rated PG-13 The sequel, with more action and special effects, stars Chris Hemsworth as the golden-tressed Thor and Natalie Portman as his Earth-time girlfriend Jane. Co-starring Christopher Eccleston, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Kat Dennings and Stellan Skarsgard.

OTHER FILMS

SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME Flagler College presents the film, part of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ African-American series, 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Gamache-Koger Theater, Ringhaver Student Center, 50 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, free, 819-6282, flagler. edu/our-community.

LATITUDE 30 MOVIES “We’re the Millers” screens at CineGrille, Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Call for showtimes. 365-5555.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER “The Hunger Games” screens before the premiere of the new film, 5 p.m. Nov. 21. “Gravity: An IMAX 3D Experience,” “Great White Shark 3D,” “Tornado Alley 3D” and “The Last Reef 3D” are screened at World Golf Hall of Fame Village IMAX Theater, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 940-IMAX, worldgolfimax.com. “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” starts Nov. 21.

For more film events, go to folioweekly.com/calendar. For details to add yours, go to folioweekly.com/eventhowto. html. Folio Weekly doesn’t accept emails for print listing events. Deadline for print is 4 p.m. Monday, 10 days before publication. Due to space constraints, not all events appear in print.

AREA THEATERS

AMELIA ISLAND Carmike 7, 1132 S. 14th St., Fernandina 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, 1028 Park St., 359-0047 GREEN COVE SPRINGS Clay Theatre, 326 Walnut St., 284-9012 NORTHSIDE Regal River City 14, 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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David Wozniak (Vince Vaughn) learns he’s the biological father of 533 children in the comedy “Delivery Man,” directed by Ken Scott. Photo: Dreamworks

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Vince Vaughn and company charm in an underachiever’s tale with few surprises DELIVERY MAN **G@

Rated PG-13 • Opens Nov. 22

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ince Vaughn’s comedies have developed a reputation for being a certain brand of raunchy man-child movies that appeal to people who like low-brow humor.

Given that, “Delivery Man” is a pleasant surprise — a decidedly non-raunchy comedy that actually has a lot of heartfelt moments.

The premise certainly lends itself to lowbrow jokes: An affable underachiever discovers that, due to overuse of his 691 sperm donations to a fertility clinic in the early 1990s, he’s the biological father of 533 children and that 142 of them have filed a court action seeking his identity because they want to meet the man they know only by his donor identity of “Starbuck.”

But other than a few obligatory masturbation jokes, the premise isn’t exploited for raunchy humor.

Rather, the film seeks to find its laughs in watching Vaughn’s David Wozniak come to terms with his largely unsuccessful life as a meat delivery truck driver in the family business, working with his dad and two brothers.

In addition to having to face the daunting prospect of meeting his biological kids, David also finds out that his longtime girlfriend, Emma (Cobie Smulders), is pregnant, but she has no faith in his paternal instincts and announces her intention to raise the baby without him.

These two shattering events cause David to undergo some self-analysis and seek to remake himself into a better man.

He starts visiting his biological children covertly, without telling them he’s the mysterious Starbuck. This, naturally, leads to complicated situations, both comical and touching.

Meanwhile, his best friend, Brett (Chris Pratt), who’s also his lawyer, is battling the court action and trying to keep him away from his progeny. Pratt gets a lot of laughs as the put-upon buddy raising four kids and trying to resurrect his failed law career with his friend’s high-profile case.

Like any formulaic coming-of-age movie, there has to be a big obstacle. It comes in the form of David’s owing $80,000 to some surprisingly low-key loan sharks. They wait several weeks before applying the kind of pressure that causes David to sue the fertility clinic for having caused him this public

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embarrassment, with the hope of getting enough money to pay his debt. He can go after the money or come out to his children — but not both.

“Delivery Man” does not offer much in the way of surprises. In fact, you’ll probably see the whole movie coming a mile away.

And the parents of children born through artificial insemination can be rightfully indignant about the film, because the people who actually raised all of these kids are nowhere to be seen. This is not a film that provides any real perspective on the rights of donors versus the rights of donor-created children.

But somehow, in spite of its shortcomings, “Delivery Man” works. Vaughn and company are just charming and amusing enough to make the movie enjoyable and worth watching.

In the end, I have to say — you knew it was coming sooner or later — “Delivery Man” delivers.

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MULTIPLE CHOICES Making fun of sperm donation is not new for the cinema.

Some other donor picks for you: “Starbuck” (2011): This French-Canadian film is the original movie on which “Delivery Man” is based.

Director/co-writer Ken Scott, who made both, tweaked the original he wrote with Martin Petit to come up with “Delivery Man” for American audiences.

“The Kids Are All Right” (2010): Two artificially inseminated teens being raised by lesbians (Julianne Moore, Annette Bening) decide to find their biological father (Mark Ruffalo) and make him a part of their family.

“Made in America” (1993): Sarah (Whoopi Goldberg) orders the sperm of a tall, intelligent black man, but the daughter who resulted from the artificial insemination discovers her donor dad (Ted Danson) is actually a white man who’s an obnoxious car salesman.

“The Switch” (2010): Seven years after the fact, Wally (Jason Bateman) comes to the realization that at the artificial insemination party for his best friend Kassie (Jennifer Aniston), he got so drunk, he replaced the donor sperm with his and that he is the father of her son.

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Live Music

CONCERTS THIS WEEK

STRAIGHT NO CHASER 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $31.50-$42.50, 355-2787.

MIKE SHACKELFORD 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008.

BIG TICKET BATTLE: Darkhorse Saloon, Noctambulant 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496.

JULIE DURDEN, LAURIE McCLAIN, KAREN MAL 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 21 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008.

SANDRA COLLINS 8 p.m. Nov. 21 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $15, 353-6067.

CHRIS CAGLE, BIG SMO 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Mavericks at the Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, $20-$25, 356-1110.

RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $35-$40, 355-2787.

CONNOR CHRISTIAN & SOUTHERN GOTHIC 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

SPEAKING CURSIVE, HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL, JAMES MAPLE, REALJOB 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $5, 353-6067.

DEVILDRIVER, TRIVIUM, AFTER THE BURIAL, THY WILL BE DONE 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $27, 246-2473.

SOUNDUO, DAMBALLA 9 p.m. Nov. 22 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $8.

MIDNITE, KANA KIEHM, JAH ELECT & the I QUALITY BAND, AIMA MOSES 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $15-$20, 274-2090.

SWINGIN’ UTTERS, BLACKLIST ROYALS, THE REACHERS 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at Atticus Bar, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, 634-8813.

CALEDONIA STRING BAND 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, free, 388-7807.

MANNA ZEN 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10, 223-9850.

HONKY SUCKLE 8 p.m. Nov. 22-23 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010.

SHEBA “THE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN,� LITTLE MIKE & the TORNADOES 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008.

MAN ON EARTH, THUNDERBIRD, EVICTION 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

SAVING ABEL, EYE EMPIRE 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $12, 223-9850.

NAVY BAND SOUTHEAST TGIF, JO CHARLES PROJECT Starts 11:30 a.m. Nov. 23 at RAM River Stage, 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, free, 389-2449.

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24

Country music artist Chris Cagle plans to play it loud with support from Big Smo Nov. 21 at Mavericks at the Landing in Downtown Jacksonville.

SUNDY BEST 9 p.m. Nov. 23 at The Original CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $8, 460-9311.

SOULFIRE REVOLUTION 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, $8-$12, 388-7807.

ROCK N ROLL CHROME 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473.

SCOTT BIRAM 9 p.m. Nov. 23 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $5, 353-6067.

JOHNNY MARR, MEREDITH SHELDON 8 p.m. Nov. 24 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $27, 246-2473.

THE BIG TICKET BATTLE: Eversay, Redecho, Lawless Hearts, J Chat 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496.

LISA KELLY CD RELEASE 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008.

THE BIG TICKET BATTLE: Manna Zen, Innuendo, Bethany & the Troubadours, Palm Trees & Powerlines 7 p.m. Nov. 26 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496.

THE BUSINESS 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at Atticus Bar, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, 634-8813.

BLACK TIDE 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

HEFFRON DRIVE 6 p.m. Nov. 27 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $25 or $50 VIP, 223-9850.

SOUL GRAVY 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010.

KOFFIN KATS, GENERAL BASTARD 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $10, 677-2977.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

BONNIE RAITT Nov. 29, The Florida Theatre ANGEL OLSEN Nov. 29, Jack Rabbits SENTROPOLIS, CLAY BENJAMIN BAND Nov. 29, Freebird Live DJ BMF Nov. 29, Dog Star Tavern OF FORTUNE & FAME, THE TRADITIONAL Nov. 30, Burro Bar PEYTON MANGUM BAND Nov. 30, Mudville Music Room ELISHA PARRIS Nov. 30, The Parlour APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION Nov. 30, Freebird Live JESSE CAROLE MONTOYA, BIG PICTURE, NEW MOON RAMBLERS Nov. 30, RAM River Stage

JOHNNY MARR (THE SMITHS/MODEST MOUSE) MEREDITH SHELDON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29

SENTROPOLIS

CLAY BENJAMIN SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30

KINGS OF HOLLYWOOD TOUR

APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION, (GUNS N ROSES TRIBUTE),

SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES (AC/DC) FRIDAY DECEMBER 6

VOID MAGAZINE PARTY SATURDAY DECEMBER 7

SACRIFICE TO SURVIVE, CD RELEASE PARTY SATURDAY DECEMBER 14

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MEN’S NIGHT OUT Beer Pong 9pm Free Pool DJ BG ALL U CAN EAT CRABLEGS Texas Hold ’Em STARTS AT 7 P.M. HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT BAR BINGO 6PM KIDS EAT FREE FROM 5 P.M. TO 9 P.M. BUY 10 WINGS GET 10 WINGS FREE 1/2 PRICED APPETIZERS (BAR ONLY) 5 P.M.-CLOSE

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OPEN MIC NITE 9PM CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT 1/2 PRICED DRINKS 10 P.M-12. A.M.

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MILE TRAIN 9:30pm 1/2 PRICE APPS-FRI (BAR ONLY) 4-7PM DECK MUSIC 5 P.M.-9 P.M.

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MILE TRAIN 9:30pm DECK MUSIC 5 P.M.-9 P.M.

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LIVE MUSIC 4:30-8:30pm

PAPADOSIO EARTHCRY

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INSPECTION 12 POOR RICHARDS SATURDAY DECEMBER 28

THIS FRONTIER NEEDS HEROES PILOTWAVE TUESDAY DECEMBER 31

GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE, THE CORBITT BROTHERS SUNDAY JANUARY 5

CLUTCH THE SWORD CROBOTS

SUNDAY JANUARY 12

MARCHFORTH MARCHING BAND UPCOMING

1-16: 1-30: 2-19: 2-20: 2-27:

Galactic Yonder Mountain String Band The Expendables/Stick Figure Shpongle/Desert Dwellers G.Love & Special Sauce

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ister restaurant to The Salty Fig in Riverside, The Blind Rabbit – brand new in Jacksonville Beach – offers a bevy of whiskeys and local brews to get you in the mood for … whatever. Smack-dab in the heart of the nightlife scene, Blind Rabbit fills up fast with locals (and townies!) – don’t be late.

Flights of whiskey and moonshine as well as handcrafted burgers are available.

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1. Adrian Coleman, Jason Cross, Raina VanCleave 2. Bryan Wooten, Peter Nguyen 3. Daniela Otalvaro, Armando Mitra 4. Stephanie Corwin, Michael Linanti 5. Tori Pledger

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THE GERRY WILLIAMS BAND Nov. 30, Dog Star Tavern ARTILECT, HEPHYSTUS, TRAVERSER, A MATTER OF HONOR Nov. 30, Jack Rabbits THE IRISH TENORS: Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan Dec. 1, The Florida Theatre ANTHONY GREEN, DAVE DAVISON, PSYCHIC BABBLE Dec. 1, Jack Rabbits ELLIS PAUL Dec. 1, The Original Café Eleven BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY Dec. 1, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JAMES TRISTAN REDDING CD RELEASE, TROY PETTY Dec. 1, Casa Marina Hotel JB SCOTT’S SWINGING ALLSTARS Dec. 3, Mudville Music Room THE JACKSONVILLE OLD TIME JAM Dec. 3, Underbelly ZOOGMA, GHOST OWL, S.P.O.R.E., TRILLUCINATION, VLAD THE INHALER Dec. 3, 1904 Music Hall NATE WOOLEY, CHRIS CORSANO Dec. 4, Karpeles Manuscript Museum MICHAEL W. SMITH CHRISTMAS CONCERT, ANGIE MILLER Dec. 3, T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall GEORGE DONALDSON Dec. 4, Culhane’s Irish Pub AUGUST BURNS RED, BLESS THE FALL, DEFEATER, BEARTOOTH Dec. 5, Brewster’s Roc Bar JULIE DURDEN Dec. 5, Mudville Music Room PONTIAK, GUARDIAN ALIEN Dec. 5, Jack Rabbits CHEAP TRICK Dec. 6, The Florida Theatre BELLARIVE Dec. 6, Murray Hill Theatre NONPOINT Dec. 6, Brewster’s Megaplex STEREOFIDELICS Dec. 7, Dog Star Tavern ALABAMA SHAKES Dec. 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BRIAN DAVIS Dec. 7, Jack Rabbits KALIYL, ARTILECT, SACRIFICE TO SURVIVE, LOOK RIGHT PENNY Dec. 7, Freebird Live SHEMEKIA COPELAND Dec. 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE BIG TICKET: Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington, Thirty Seconds to Mars, A Day to Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Dirty Heads, Pepper, Manchester Orchestra, Twenty One Pilots, Sleeping With Sirens, Frank Turner, The 1975, Saints of Valory, Breaking Through Dec. 8, Metropolitan Park HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS Dec. 8, The The Florida Theatre VOLUMES Dec. 9, Atticus Bar JOHN MAYER, PHILLIP PHILLIPS Dec. 10, Veterans Memorial Arena THE THERMALS, BEACH DAY Dec. 10, Jack Rabbits THE JACKSONVILLE OLD TIME JAM Dec. 10, Underbelly JERRY GARCIA BAND COVER BAND Dec. 11, Jack Rabbits PIERCE PETTIS Dec. 12, Mudville Music Room CONSIDER THE SOURCE, SQUEEDLEPUSS Dec. 12, 1904 Music Hall ONE FOR THEM CHURN CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW: Poor Richards, Snake Blood Remedy, Jumping Ship, Deliriums, Southern Alabama Pie Cookoff, Status Faux Dec. 13, Shantytown Pub SARAH LEE GUTHRIE, JOHNNY IRION Dec. 13, Underbelly THE HOWLIN’ BROTHERS Dec. 13, Mudville Music Room VEARA, STICKUP KID, MAJOR LEAGUE Dec. 13, Atticus Bar KATHLEEN MADIGAN Dec. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JOSH THOMPSON, COLE SWINDELL Dec. 13, Mavericks at The Landing MERCY GIRL Dec. 14, Murray Hill Theatre NEW DAY, THE SENSES, JUG OR NOT, APPALACHIAN DEATH TRAP Dec. 14, Jack Rabbits PAPADOSIO Dec. 14, Freebird Live MICHAEL JOHNATHON Dec. 14, Mudville Music Room JOHN McCUTCHEON Dec. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MISFITS Dec. 15, Brewster’s Roc Bar N-TYPE, TEAM GRIME, SEMANTIKS, BOBBY NEWPORT Dec. 15, 1904 Music Hall DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS Dec. 15, Culhane’s Irish Pub MICHAEL McDONALD: This Christmas Dec. 17, Florida Theatre THE JACKSONVILLE OLD TIME JAM Dec. 17, Underbelly PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS with RICK BRAUN, MINDI ABAIR Dec. 18, The Florida Theatre ANGELO MOORE, REBELMATIC Dec. 18, Jack Rabbits THY ART IS MURDER Dec. 18, Brewster’s Megaplex SLOW MAGIC Dec. 20, The Original Café Eleven KALIYL, THE BLANK CANVAS, ARBOR PARK, LEAH SYKES, BETHANY STOCKDALE Dec. 20, Murray Hill Theatre ZACH DEPUTY Dec. 20, Jack Rabbits WAVE FUNCTIONS, ORANGE AIR, THE CROWKEEPERS, HERD OF WATTS Dec. 21, Jack Rabbits ANDREW ALTMAN CHRISTMAS JAM Dec. 21, Dog Star Tavern INSPECTION 12, POOR RICHARDS, SOFTER SIDE, TOMMY HARRISON GROUP Dec. 21, Freebird Live CONRAD OBERG Dec. 21, 1904 Music Hall CHIODOS, OUR LAST NIGHT, SET IT OFF Dec. 21, Brewster’s NOBODY ON LAND, GREENBEAUX, ARTILECT, HELIOS HAND Dec. 28, Murray Hill Theatre GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE, CORBITT BROTHERS BAND Dec. 31, Freebird Live PARKER URBAN BAND Dec. 31, Dog Star Tavern GREGG ALLMAN, JJ GREY & MOFRO Dec. 31, The Florida Theatre THE ARTIST FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FRITZ (Prince Tribute), CHROMA, S.P.O.R.E., THE POLITIX Dec. 31, 1904 Music Hall GRANT PEEPLES, REBECCA ZAPEN Jan. 2, Mudville Music Room NEW MASTERSOUNDS, ORGONE, MONOPHONICS Jan. 2, Underbelly MUD TEA, YANKEE SLICKERS Jan. 3, Underbelly JACK WILLIAMS Jan. 4, Mudville Music Room CLUTCH, THE SWORD, CROBOTS Jan. 5, Jack Rabbits JOHN WESLEY HARDING, JOE PERNICE Jan. 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall B.B. KING Jan. 7, T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall MALCOLM HOLCOMBE Jan. 9, Mudville Music Room THE MICHAEL ALLMAN BAND Jan. 10, Underbelly

WINTER JAM: Newsboys, Lecrae, Tenth Avenue North, Thousand Foot Krutch, Plumb, Newsong, Colton Dixon, Love & The Outcome, Everfound, Derek Minor Jan. 10, Veterans Memorial Arena NATALIE MERCHANT Jan. 11, The Florida Theatre ALLEN SHADD Jan. 11, Mudville Music Room QUEENSRYCHE Jan. 11, Brewster’s Roc Bar ABBA THE CONCERT Jan. 16, The Florida Theatre JOSHUA BOWLUS TRIO Jan. 16, Mudville Music Room TAB BENOIT Jan. 16, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GALACTIC Jan. 16, Freebird Live SEA WOLF Jan. 16, Jack Rabbits THE FRED EAGLESMITH TRAVELLING STEAM SHOW Jan. 16, The Original CafÊ Eleven EMPIRE THEORY, GEORGE STEVENS Jan. 17, Jack Rabbits GURF MORLIX Jan. 18, Mudville Music Room MARCIA BALL & HER BAND Jan. 18, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SMELLS LIKE GRUNGE Jan. 18, Underbelly RICHARD SMITH, JULIE ADAMS Jan. 20, Mudville Music Room ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK Jan. 21, The Florida Theatre BILLY JOEL Jan. 22, Veterans Memorial Arena RONNY COX Jan. 23, Mudville Music Room BARRY MANILOW Jan. 23, Veterans Memorial Arena SHAWN COLVIN Jan. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall RODNEY ATKINS Jan. 24, The Florida Theatre GREEN SUNSHINE Jan. 24, Underbelly GAELIC STORM Jan. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall REBECCA LOEBE, ROBBY HECHT Jan. 30, Mudville Music Room YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND Jan. 30, Freebird Live MERLE HAGGARD Feb. 1, The Florida Theatre THE NEKROMANTIX, TWISTED GRAVES Feb. 2, Jack Rabbits TURQUOISE JEEP, YIP DECEIVER Feb. 3, Jack Rabbits PAT MATHENY UNITY GROUP Feb. 5, The Florida Theatre TIM GRIMM Feb. 6, Mudville Music Room J BOOG, LOS RAKAS Feb. 6, Jack Rabbits LADY ANTEBELLUM, DARIUS RUCKER, THOMPSON SQUARE, KIP MOORE, KACEY MUSGRAVES Feb. 8, Veterans Memorial Arena LARRY MANGUM, BARRY DRAKE, MICKEY CLARK Feb. 8, Mudville Music Room HUNTRONIK Feb. 11, Underbelly BUDDY GUY & JONNY LANG Feb. 12, The Florida Theatre DARLENE LOVE Feb. 13, The Florida Theatre SHOVELS AND ROPE, SHAKEY GRAVES Feb. 13, Jack Rabbits KENNY LOGGINS Feb. 14, The Florida Theatre THE IRISH ROVERS Feb. 15, The Florida Theatre MASON JENNINGS Feb. 16, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TIM DAISY, MIKOAJ TRZASKA Feb. 17, Karpeles Museum SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS Feb. 19, Jack Rabbits THE EXPENDABLES, STICK FIGURE, SEEDLESS Feb. 19, Freebird Live THE TEMPTATIONS, THE FOUR TOPS Feb. 20, Florida Theatre STEPHEN KELLOGG Feb. 21, Mudville Music Room

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA Feb. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES Feb. 28, The Florida Theatre GREAT GUITAR GATHERING March 1, The Florida Theatre AMY SPEACE March 5, Mudville Music Room THE KENNEDYS March 6, Mudville Music Room CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS March 6, P.V. Concert Hall DROPKICK MURPHYS, LUCERO, SKINNY LISTER March 6, Mavericks at the Landing AGENT ORANGE March 9, Jack Rabbits MICHAEL BOLTON March 14, The Florida Theatre MICHAEL RENO HARRELL March 15, Mudville Music Room GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS March 19, The Florida Theatre LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO March 22, The Florida Theatre MOORS & McCUMBER March 22, Mudville Music Room MARC COHN DUO March 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DAVE HAUSE, NORTHCOTE March 26, Jack Rabbits GET THE LED OUT March 27, The Florida Theatre LINDSAY LOU & the FLATBELLYS March 27, Mudville Music Room THE BRONX WANDERERS March 28, Thrasher-Horne Center STILL ON THE HILL March 29, Mudville Music Room THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA April 11, P.V. Concert Hall JON VEZNER April 13, Mudville Music Room CHER May 14, Veterans Memorial Arena GLADYS KNIGHT May 16, T-U Center FLORIDA COUNTRY SUPERFEST: Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Little Big Town, Big & Rich, Easton Corbin, Colt Ford, Joe Nichols June 14-15, EverBank Field

CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 802 Ash St., 310-6049 John Springer every Tue.-Wed. Aaron Bing every Fri.-Sat. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Honky Suckle Nov. 22-23. Soul Gravy Nov. 27. Working Class Stiff with real vinyl every Tue. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll and Friends, 7 p.m. every Fri. Live music every Sat. HAMMERHEAD TAVERN, 2045 S. Fletcher Road, 491-7783 Buck Smith, Jim Barcaro every Thur. A DJ every Sun. O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band every Thur.-Sat. THE PALACE SALOON, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Wes Cobb 9:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Schnockered 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21 & 24.

Jammin 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Chuck & Ken 9:30 p.m. Nov. 23.

Josh McGowan 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25. Buck Smith Project Band every Tue.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

BREWSTER’S MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 Manna Zen Nov. 22. Saving Abel, Eye Empire Nov. 23. Heffron Drive Nov. 27.

MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri.-Sat.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BLUE FISH, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Paul Haftel every other Fri. in Elevated Avondale.

CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free every Fri. DJ SuZi-Rok every Mon. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Bay Street Band 10 p.m. Nov. 22. Ivey West Band 10 p.m. Nov. 23.

BAYMEADOWS

COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Road, 642-7600 DJ Jenn Martinello every Tue. DJ Allen every Thur. DJ Mark Mallory every Fri. DJ Smoke every Sat.

BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)

200 FIRST STREET/LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Fish Out of Water 9 p.m. Nov. 22. Jazz Nov. 23 BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Billy Bowers Nov. 21 & 24. 4Pack Nov. 22. Sho Nuff Nov. 23.

BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ R3IGN every Thur. Live music, DJs every weekend.

CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Redneck Hummus 7 p.m. Nov. 22. Cloud 9 Nov. 23.

Spirit of St. Brigid Choir Nov. 24. DJ Vito every Thur. Karaoke every Sat. Irish music every Sun. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music 7 p.m. Nov. 21.

FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 853-5680 Red Beard & Stinky E 10 p.m. Nov. 21. Dirty Pete 10 p.m. Nov. 22. The Druids 10 p.m. Nov. 23. Pili Pili 9 p.m.

Nov. 24.

FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Drive, Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Songwriters every Tue. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb every Thur. Charlie Walker 10:30 p.m. every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Trivium, Devildriver, After the Burial, Thy Will Be Done Nov. 22. Rock & Roll Chrome Nov. 23. Johnny Marr, Meredith Sheldon Nov. 24.

Sentropolis, Clay Benjamin Nov. 29.

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Paxton Stark Nov. 22. John Austill Nov. 23.

KC CRAVE, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 The Snacks Blues Band 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Live music 7 p.m. Thur.-Sat. LANDSHARK CAFE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024 Whiskey Dogs 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Open mic every Wed. Matt Still every Thur.

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LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 3 the Band No. 22-23. Uncommon Legends every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Dirty Pete every Sun. Be Easy every Mon. Split Tone every Tue. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., 246-1500 Whetherman Nov. 20. El Dub Nov. 21. Barrett Jockers Nov. 22.

Paul Miller Nov. 23. Dark Horse Nov. 27.

MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon every Tue. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Satisfaction/ The International Rolling Stones Show 10 p.m. Nov. 22. John Nemeth 10 p.m. Nov. 23. Spade McQuade 10 p.m. Nov. 27.

MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams Karaoke 9 p.m.

Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Darren Corlew Nov. 20. Kurt Lanham Nov. 21. Don Miniard Nov. 23. Houston Keen Nov. 24.

NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Road Less Traveled Nov. 21. Billy Bowers 7 p.m. Nov. 22. Neil Dixon 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23.

OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Javier Perez every Thur. Live music every Fri.-Sat. PIER CANTINA, 412 N. First St., 246-6454 Ryan Campbell & Charlie Walker Fri. Split Tone Sun. Live music Wed.-Sun. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Be Easy every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Neil Dixon Nov. 20. Rough Mix Nov. 21. Boogie Freaks Nov. 22-23. Live music Thur.-Sun. THE SHIM SHAM ROOM, 333 First St. N., 372-0781 Live acoustic 10 p.m. every Mon. Karaoke 10 p.m. every Tue. THE TAVERN ON 1ST, 401 N. First St., 435-4124 Charlie Walker 10:30 p.m. Nov. 20.

THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Evan Michael 10 p.m. Nov. 8. Live music every Sat.-Sun. WIPEOUTS, 1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508 Live music 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21.

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 1904jax.com Sounduo, Damballa Nov. 22. Jacksonville Old Time Jam Nov. 26.

Greenhouse Lounge, S.P.O.R.E., Herd of Watts Nov. 29. Open mic every Tue. ATTICUS BAR, 325 W. Forsyth St., 634-8813 Swingin’ Utters, Blacklist Royals, The Reachers 8 p.m. Nov. 22. The Business Nov. 26.

BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 677-2977 Fjord Explorer, The Dog Apollo, Civil Brute, JacksonVegas, On Guard Nov. 22.

Wooden Indian Burial Ground 8 p.m. Nov. 23. Koffin Kats 8 p.m. Nov. 27. The Traditional, Master Radical 7 p.m. Nov. 30.

DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ NickFresh 9 p.m. every Sat. Rock ’n’ Roll Karaoke 9 p.m. every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Ste.

176, 374-1247 Braxton Adamson 5-8 p.m., Brett Foster 9 p.m.

Nov. 22. Ron Perry Duo 9 p.m. Nov. 23. Sixth Annual Turkey Bash 8 p.m. Nov. 27.

MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis 9 p.m. every Wed. DJ Vinn 9 p.m. every Thur. DJ 007 9 p.m. every Fri. Bay Street 9 p.m. every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Landing, 2 Independent Drive, 356-1110 Chris Cagle, Big Smo 6 p.m. Nov. 21. Joe Buck, Big Tasty spin every Thur.-Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Savanna Leigh Bassett Nov. 20. Sandra Collings 8 p.m. Nov. 21. Have Gun Will Travel, James Maple, Realjob 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Scott Biram 8 p.m. Nov. 23.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 DJ BG 10 p.m. Nov. 21. Megan Dimond 10 p.m.

Nov. 22. Jay DeCosta 10 p.m. Nov. 23. Live music Wed.-Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty every Thur. Buck Smith every Mon. Blistur every Wed. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Mile Train 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23. Deck music 5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4:30 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 Road, 645-5162 Circle of Influence Nov. 22-23. Radio Play 7 p.m. Nov. 26.

Lift 9 p.m. Nov. 27.

COPPER TAP HOUSE, 13500 Beach Blvd., 647-6595 Charlie Walker 10 p.m. Nov. 22.

JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Karaoke Dude every Wed. Live music every Fri.-Sat. SALSA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402 Live guitar music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. & Sat.

MANDARIN, JULINGTON

AW SHUCKS OYSTER HOUSE, 9743 Old St. Augustine Road, 240-0368 Open mic every Wed. Live music 7 p.m. every Fri. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Road, 880-3040 Jazz 7 p.m., Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thur.

Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff Fri.-Sat. RACK ’EM UP, 4268 Oldfield Crossing Drive, 262-4030 DJ Randall Karaoke Sun., Wed.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855 Live music every Wed., Fri.-Sat. Karaoke with Ms. T 9:30 p.m. every Thur.

THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Road, 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR, 2620 Blanding Blvd., 282-1564 Karaoke with Tammy every Wed. Live music every Thur.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Cupid’s Alley 9 p.m. Nov. 22-23. Live music 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

ALICE & PETE’S PUB, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-7777 Live music 5 p.m. every Wed., 8 p.m. every Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Kevin Ski Nov. 22. Tony Paul Neal Nov. 23.

PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A N., 280-7766 Live music Fri.-Sat. SoundStage Sun. SAUCY TACO, 450 S.R. 13, Ste. 113, 287-7226 Live music Thur.-Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Deron Baker 6 p.m. Nov. 20 & 27. Gary Starling Jazz Band 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21. WillowWacks 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 8:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. THE LOFT, 925 King St., 476-7283 DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp every Thur. Josh Kemp every Fri. DJ Wes Reed every Sat. METRO/RAINBOW ROOM, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob 10 p.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith Fri. DJ Michael Murphy 10 p.m. Sat. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Caledonia String Band 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Soulfire Revolution, Ascension Worship, Fathom Worship 8 p.m.

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RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 554-6865 Navy Band Southeast TGIF, Jo Charles Project starts 11:30 a.m. Nov. 23.

ST. AUGUSTINE

ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard 8:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Go Get Gone Nov. 23.

CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Mojo Roux Nov. 22. Gary Campbell 2 p.m., Mojo Roux 7 p.m. Nov. 23. Vinny Jacobs Nov. 24.

CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri.-Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. DOS COFFEE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Taylor Roberts & Co. every Fri. The Residents spin every Sat. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 True Blue 9 p.m. Nov. 22-23. Katherine Archer 1 p.m. Nov. 24. Sam Miller 9 p.m. Nov. 28. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Aaron Esposito every Thur. Donny Brazile Tue. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264 Sovereign Vine 10 p.m. Nov. 23. Live music every Fri. PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM, 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar 3 p.m. every Mon. SANGRIAS PIANO BAR, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Chelsea Saddler, Ramona Quimby 9 p.m. Nov. 22. Mitch Kuhman 2-6 p.m. Nov. 23.

SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Oh No! 9 p.m. Nov. 21. Billy Bowers 4 p.m. Nov. 23. Jeremy Austin every Tue. Chase Rideman every Wed. THE STANDARD, 200 Anastasia Blvd., 274-2090 Midnite, Kana Kiehm, Jah Elect & the I Quality Band, Aima Moses, DJ Ragamuffin 8 p.m. Nov. 22.

THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar Band every Sat. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Red River Band Nov. 22-23. Matanzas Sun.-Thur. Elizabeth Roth every Sat.

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Piano Bar 5 p.m. every Sun. THE ORIGINAL CAFÉ ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-9311 Sundy Best Nov. 23.

SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 825-4959 Karaoke 10 p.m. Mon.-Tue. Live music Fri.-Sat.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

BLACKFINN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Drive, 345-3466 Live music 5 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Drive, 493-9305 Live music Nov. 21-23.

WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 DJs 8 p.m. every Sat.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 The Big Ticket Battle: Darkhorse Saloon, Noctambulant 7 p.m. Nov. 20. Connor Christian, Southern Gothic Nov. 22. Man on Earth, Thunderbird Nov. 23. The Big Ticket Battle: Eversay, Redecho, Lawless Hearts, J Chat Nov. 24. Big Ticket Battle: Manna Zen, Innuendo, Bethany & the Troubadours, Palm Trees & Powerlines Nov. 26. Black Tide Nov. 27.

MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Mike Shackelford 8 p.m. Nov. 20. Julie Durden, Laurie McClain, Karen Mal Nov. 21. Sheba “The Mississippi Queen,” Little Mike & the Tornadoes Nov. 23. Lisa Kelly CD Release Nov. 26.

RIVER CITY BREWING CO., 835 Museum Cir., 398-2299 DJs spin every Thur. Live music every Fri.

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice every Sat. ISLAND GIRL, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Aaron Kyle 9 p.m. Nov. 22. Matt Collins Nov. 23. Live music Fri.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S., 997-9850 Karaoke 7 p.m. every Sat. LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips, 365-5555 VJ Didactic Nov. 21.

Live music Nov. 22-23.

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 997-1955 Charlie Walker 9 p.m. Nov. 21. Live music Fri.-Sat. SEVEN BRIDGES, 9735 Gate Parkway N., 997-1999 Live music Fri.-Sat. TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426 DJ Night 8 p.m. Nov. 8-9.

WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Pop Muzik 8 p.m. Nov. 20. David Luthra 5 p.m., The Gootch 8 p.m. Nov. 22.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

DAMES POINT MARINA, 4542 Irving Road, 751-3043 Mr. Natural Nov. 23-24.

SKYLINE SPORTS BAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 The Fusion Band 8 p.m. Nov. 21.

THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Al Poindexter open mic 7 p.m. Nov. 21. Lauren Fincham 8 p.m. Nov. 23.

TUCKERS HWY. 17 TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Second Shot Band 8 p.m. Nov. 22.

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Co-founder of legendary indie rock band remains ‘interested in writing songs about the world I live in’ JOHNNY MARR with MEREDITH SHELDON 8 p.m. Nov. 24 Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jacksonville Beach Tickets: $27 in advance, $30 day of show 246-2473, freebirdlive.com

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ohnny Marr, co-founder of seminal British indie-rock band The Smiths, is currently out on the road promoting his debut solo album, “The Messenger.” It’s been 26 years since the group disbanded, yet the guitar god is packing venues with crowds reminiscing about their bygone emo days and looking for Marr’s latterday work with a variety of rock bands.

Marr may be older, but the pick slinger is determined to show his fans he hasn’t slowed down when he takes the stage at Freebird Live.

The legend spoke with Folio Weekly while on the road, discussing the difficulties in writing lyrics for the first time and his inability to rest on his laurels.

Folio Weekly: How old were you when you fi rst picked up a guitar?

Johnny Marr: Four or five. The first guitar I ever received was a gift, and I carried that old thing around the neighborhood like it was a toy. My family were all working musicians, and everyone was expected to play an instrument, so every year I would receive a guitar. I began to pick up a chord here and there, and then started to teach myself to play by listening to T-Rex and David Bowie albums, what we called in the U.K. “glam rock.” There was never a time when I felt I wasn’t going to be a professional guitar player.

F.W.: You’ve been known to join bands for short periods of time, perhaps the most famous being your recent work with Modest Mouse, though you were sitting in with other groups even in your days with The Smiths.

Do you view those as experiences that helped you grow as an artist, or were these just opportunities to join bands you liked?

J.M.: I have always done that, ever since I was a kid. I would roam around the neighborhood and see if there were any garage bands needing another musician. I have always found it to be creatively inspiring, to join forces and collaborate with another band and grow musically. With Modest Mouse, I really loved working with those guys, and [we] feed off of each other. …

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DON’T KILL THE MESSENGER See a video of Johnny Marr performing music from his latest album at folioweekly.com/music.

F.W.: On the new album, you’re listed as the songwriter on every track. With The Smiths, you composed the songs, but Morrissey wrote the lyrics. Have you grown as a songwriter over the years?

J.M.: I wanted to write songs about things that I wanted to talk about, and what I found was that I am not interested in writing songs about my feelings; I’m interested in writing songs about the world I live in. I think there are plenty of songs about feelings; there’s no need for me to write more. It’s a very exciting process. Sure, you’ll have your days of long hours without much progress, but I ended up writing 27 or 28 new songs I was quite proud of. It’s been really great, and when someone suggested that I release them as a solo record, it was a very exciting idea. This way, I could be the one singing them, instead of someone else interpreting them the way they wanted to.

F.W.: Have you found streaming services have helped introduce your music to some of those younger fans?

J.M.: Yes, although as an artist, that’s only one side of the argument regarding the digital revolution. … The main concern I have regarding the online availability of music is that we, as a society, tend to not appreciate things that come to us easy; I include myself in that. … You can’t halt progress, though, so I have just attempted to make the most of it.

I still sell the albums at my shows, because I believe in physical objects with great artwork on the cover and a sleeve that looks cool.…

F.W.: At the end of the current tour, will you be taking time off, or do you get right back in the studio?

J.M.: I’ll be getting right back into the studio.

I’ve been writing new songs ever since I took to the road, and I want to write some more when I’m back home. I’ve got a great band behind me, and folks that come out to the show will see that. I really have no plans of taking a break.

Isaac Weeks themail@folioweekly.com

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Arts ‘Sorrows’ Up Close Exhibit aims to evoke empathy and encourage ‘intimacy’ with work THE ART OF EMPATHY Nov. 26-Feb. 16 The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside 356-6857, cummer.org

EMPATHY IN DETAIL: INVESTIGATING AND EXPERIENCING THE ‘MOTHER OF SORROWS’ Lecture by David Areford 7 p.m. Dec. 3, Hixon Auditorium; Free, limited seating

TALKS & TEA: THE ART OF EMPATHY 1:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Hixon Auditorium; Tickets: $6

THE CUMMER ‘MOTHER OF SORROWS’ IN CONTEXT Panel discussion moderated by David Areford 7 p.m.

Feb. 4 Hixon Auditorium Free, limited seating

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egular visitors to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in©the2013 last 29 years might know the “Mother of Sorrows” from the permanent collection. The oil-on-poplar panel painting, of the Virgin Mary from the late 15th century, is probably not much larger than your hand.

Donated by the Schultz family in 1984, the work has been a prized piece — chosen as one of the 50 favorite works for the Cummer’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2011. Now, the museum places “Mother of Sorrows” in a new light — as the central object in the museum’s upcoming exhibition, “The Art of Empathy: The Cummer ‘Mother of Sorrows’ in Context,” on display Nov. 26 through Feb. 16.

Jacksonville native David Areford, now an associate professor of art history at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, serves as guest curator of the fall and winter exhibit. He examines the role of art in creating and shaping empathic response.

“In recent years, there have been many discussions of empathy in popular, political and scholarly debate, from the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court justices to concern over schoolyard bullying,” Areford said. “I hope that the exhibition will make people think of the role of images in framing, teaching and mediating empathy as a learned practice — in Renaissance Europe and today.”

Though little is known about the 15th century artist of the “Mother of Sorrows,” nicknamed the “Master of the Stotteritz Altar” for his painted triptych altarpiece that survives in small-town Germany along with three other known works, Areford has spent the last decade researching the 9-inch-by7-inch painting’s emotional intensity and significance in the context of contemporary Northern Renaissance artworks.

“The exhibit is designed to really highlight the idea of empathy and artwork as evoker of empathy,” said Holly Keris, the Cummer’s chief curator. “The artwork becomes your guide, showing you the types of emotions you should feel when you’re looking at it or when you are engaged in prayer.”

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“Mother of Sorrows,” a 15th century oil-on-panel piece, serves as the central object in an upcoming exhibit at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. Photo: Courtesy Brian Shrum

“We’ve got a whole gallery here full of paintings of Madonnas, and most of the other ones in that gallery are very stoic, very calm, detached and unemotional. This one is so markedly different, with her puffy cheeks and puffy red eyes,” Keris said. “It’s different from a lot of things that the general public is used to seeing.”

The emotional “Mother of Sorrows” stands out in a gallery full of stoic medieval objects, but it could be overlooked by the casual

“I hope that the exhibition will make people think of the role of images in framing, teaching and mediating empathy as a learned practice — in Renaissance Europe and today.” museum visitor due to its relative proportion.

According to Areford, the painting’s size is connected to its function as a devotional object, intended to create intense intimacy between the owner and the image, but requiring close attention for modern viewers.

“That’s part of what we’re trying to emphasize in the exhibition,” Areford said.

“We’re trying to encourage viewers to get up very close to the work and look at the details in the painting.”

The central work will be surrounded by 19 carefully selected objects on loan from seven museums across the United States and in Europe.

Areford has divided the pieces into two categories within the framework of empathy: “Hands, Hair and Veil: Meaningful Details” and “Seeing and Weeping: Passion and Compassion.”

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The collection includes religious engravings by well-known Nuremberg printmakers Martin Schongauer and Albrecht Dürer, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts and devotional books.

Liturgical pieces are also on loan, including the “Reliquary of the Virgin and Saints,” a gilded medieval container that was used to contain fragments of the bodies of saints, strands of the Virgin Mary’s hair and other relics.

“The reliquary is our intent to think about the details in the Cummer painting,” Areford said. “There are these beautifully painted curling strands of hair that spill out along the bottom of the painting. The original audience would have thought about those little hairs and connected them to reliquaries, and to the fact that parts of the Virgin’s body, like her hair and her clothing, survived in their own churches and neighborhoods.”

Areford authored “The Art of Empathy: The Mother of Sorrows in Northern Renaissance Art and Devotion,” a 64-page, full-color catalog exhibit companion with in-depth analysis of the “Mother of Sorrows,” including findings from a scientific study of the painting performed by the Straus Center for Conservation & Technical Studies at Harvard University. The catalog is available at the museum.

“We’re very excited to have this opportunity to dig deeper into one piece at the museum and to bring together some outstanding examples of medieval art from top institutions in this country and abroad, to really highlight the significance of something that lives right here in Jacksonville,” Keris said.

Melody Taylor themail@folioweekly.com

Arts PERFORMANCE

SOUTH PACIFIC The Rogers & Hammerstein classic musical of romance on a South Pacific island during WWII continues through Dec. 1 (doors 6 p.m. Tue.-Sun., 11 a.m. Sat., noon Sun.) at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, dinner and a show $43-$49, reservations required, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com.

BAD SEED Sweet Rhoda Penmark is loved by family and friends, but things take a dark turn when a rival schoolmate drowns at a picnic. The mystery – recommended for mature audiences – continues 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-23, 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $20-$25, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org.

RAGTIME, THE MUSICAL Three families confront wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair in turn-ofthe-century America, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-23 and 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445 San Diego Road, San Marco, $15, 346-5620 ext. 122, da-arts.org. A silent auction fundraiser precedes the Nov. 22 performance.

THE WHIPPING MAN A Civil War drama about freedom and faith is presented 8 p.m. Nov. 21-23, 2 p.m. Nov. 24 on Players by the Sea’s main stage, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, $10-$28, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org.

OTHER DESERT CITIES Jon Robin Baitz’s play, about a family with differing political views coming to terms with a long-held family secret, continues 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-23 at Fernandina Little Theatre, 1014 Beech St., Fernandina Beach, $9, 206-2607, ameliaflt.org.

RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH The production includes 35 Cash hits, including “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $35-$40, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE The costumed artists perform midair feats on wires and on stage, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $40-$45, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com.

CHECK, PLEASE A play set in a restaurant within a restaurant, written by Jacksonville native Jonathan Rand, is staged Nov. 24 (dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.) at Raintree Restaurant Dinner Theater, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, $39.95, 824-7211, raintreerestaurant.com.

SPOKEN WORD Local poets and wordsmiths sound off 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and every first Thur. at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINTING Barbara Holmes-Fryefield’s lecture and hands-on workshop on the art of block printing is held 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 23 at The Art Center II Studios, 229 N. Hogan St., Downtown, $30 for TAC members, $50 nonmembers, eventbrite.com/event/8757155889.

NASSAU COMMUNITY BAND The band seeks new members for its 11th season as a multigenerational ensemble; rehearsals 6 p.m. Nov. 21 and every Thur. in Yulee Middle School band room, 85439 Miner Road, 277-1257, contactinfo@ nassaucommunityband.com, nassaucommunityband.com.

ROWITA AWARD NOMINATIONS The St. Johns Cultural Council accepts nominations for Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Arts Awards through Dec. 1. For criteria information, call 808-7330 or go to stjohnsculture.com.

NORTHEAST FLORIDA SCHOLASTIC ARTS AWARDS Students in grades 7-12 in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia counties may submit digital images of their works for the awards through Dec. 18. Teachers, parents and coaches may register students, who can then upload their entries at artandwriting.org/registration. Awards 10 a.m. Feb. 1 at Jacksonville University Auditorium, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington. Gold Key winning pieces displayed at a reception 2-4 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, and then through Feb. 28 at Jacksonville Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown; artandwriting.org.

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

MAGICAL MOZART UNF Orchestra recital features Mozart pieces, including “The Magic Flute” overture, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, $10, 620-2878, unf.edu.

BEETHOVEN’S “EROICA” The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is under the direction of guest conductor Robert Moody, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 2223 at the T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, 354-5547, $16-$72, jaxsymphony.org.

CATCH THE GROOVE Old school R&B and Motown, 8 p.m.

Nov. 22 at Jazzland Café, 1324 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10, 240-1009, jazzlandcafe.com.

UNF PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE The fall concert is conducted

by Charlotte Mabrey, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, free, 620-2878, unf.edu.

THE JAVION FRANCIS TRIO The jazz trio is on 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Jazzland Café, 1324 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10, 240-1009, jazzlandcafe.com.

JU WIND ENSEMBLE Brass, woodwind and percussion players appear 3 p.m. Nov. 24 at Jacksonville University’s

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students – Emily Suarez (from left), Kaila Justice, Ana Puig, Kristen Shaw, Jasmine Walter, Shannon Behrens, Hadley Parrish-Cotton, Veronica Vale, Zoria Daley and Taylor Payne – perform “Ragtime, The Musical” Nov. 21-24 at the school’s theater in San Marco. A silent auction fundraiser precedes the Nov. 22 performance. Photo: Cathy Jones Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd., Arlington, free, 256-7677, ju.edu.

D.A. WINTER JAZZ CONCERT The jazz band plays 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 26 at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445 San Diego Road, San Marco, 346-5620 ext. 122, da-arts.org.

KELLY/SCOTT CD RELEASE PERFORMANCE PARTY Local jazz vocalist Lisa Kelly, trumpeter JB Scott, pianists Jeff Phillips and Joshua Bowlus, trombonist Dave Steinmeyer, bassist Dennis Marks and drummer Clyde Connor perform at a CD release party 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at Mudville Music Room, 3105 Beach Blvd., San Marco, $10, $5 students, kellyscottmusic.com.

JAZZ IN MANDARIN 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., Mandarin, 262-0006.

JAX BEACH JAZZ 6-9 p.m. every Fri. at Landshark Café, 1728 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 246-6024.

JAZZ IN NEPTUNE BEACH 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Sat. at Lillie’s Coffee Bar, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922.

JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE The House Cats play 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. every Sat. at Stogies Club & Listening Room, 36 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 826-4008.

JAZZ IN ARLINGTON Jazzland Café features live music 8 p.m. every Sat. and 6-9 p.m. every Tue. at 1324 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 240-1009, jazzlandcafe.com.

ART WALKS, FESTIVALS & MARKETS

MID-WEEK MARKET Arts and crafts, local produce and live music are featured 3-6 p.m. Nov. 20 and every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach, 247-5800.

NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 21 and every third Thur., at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. 249-2222, nbaw.org.

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts and crafts and local produce, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 22 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, 353-1188.

AMELIA FARMERS MARKET The market offers farm-direct fruit and vegetables 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 23 and every Sat. at The Shops of Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-4872, ameliafarmersmarket.com.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market are featured 10 a.m.4 p.m. Nov. 23 and every Sat. at 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 554-6865, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

FLAGLER CREATES HANDMADE FESTIVAL Handmade items, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23 on Flagler College’s West Lawn, 74 King St., St. Augustine, free admission, flagler.edu/flaglercreates.

NORTHSIDE LOVE ARTS & VENDORS MARKET The market, “Lifting Our Various Enterprises,” includes entertainment, kids’ activities, arts, a produce market, food trucks, 2 p.m. Nov. 24 and every last Sun. at Lonnie Miller Park, 5054 Soutel Drive, Northside, 755-5281, northsidelove.com.

UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT The self-guided tour features galleries, antique stores and shops open 5-9 p.m. Nov. 30 and every last Sat. in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152.

MUSEUMS

ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY Jacksonville University, 2800 N. University Blvd., Arlington, 256-7371, arts.ju.edu. JU’s Annual Student Juried Exhibition, featuring animation, ceramics, computer-generated images, drawings, glass art, graphic design, paintings, photographs, prints and sculpture, continues through Dec. 12.

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. “A Painter and a Potter: Mary Ann Bryan and Charlie Brown,” featuring artists from Mayport Village, is on display through Dec. 1.

CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/crispellert. “The Chess Project: Lee Walton Plays the World” continues through Nov. 30.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave.,

Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org. “The Art of Empathy,” an exhibit showcasing a permanent collection masterwork, “Mother of Sorrows,” one of five known works by the Master of the Stötteritz Altar, is displayed Nov. 26-Feb. 16. The artistic and devotional contexts of painting are explored through 21 works, 19 borrowed from collections in the United States and Germany. “Modern Dialect: American Paintings from the John and Susan Horseman Collection” runs through Jan. 5. Florida State University Professor William Walmsley displays his work through July 8. “The Human Figure: Sculptures by Enzo Torcoletti” is on display through September 2014.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html.

“Works of Yard and the Art of Lawn” continues through Dec. 31. “Russia,” a history of Russia from Peter the Great to the first conquest of space, is on display through Dec. 28. The permanent collection includes other rare manuscripts.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com.

Ingrid Calame’s exhibit “Tarred Over Cracks” continues through March 9 as part of Project Atrium in Haskell Atrium Gallery. The first exhibit to encompass the entirety of Michael Goldberg’s work, “Abstraction Over Time,” reappraises his contribution to postwar painting and presents a case study of the transformations of abstraction in American art, through Jan. 5. “Mythos: From Concept to Creation” – sculptural works

by Enzo Torcoletti, reflecting a symbolic diversity of the human form – are displayed through Jan. 19 in UNF Gallery MOCA. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. “Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and Meteors,” developed by The Space Science Institute’s National Center for Interactive Learning, examines risk of an asteroid hitting Earth and what scientists can learn from the objects. The exhibit is displayed through Dec. 31. “Uncovering the Past: Archaeological Discoveries of North Florida” is on display through August 2014.

RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. The exhibit “Word, Shout, Song: Lorenzo Dow Turner, Connecting Communities Through Language” continues through Dec. 31. Modeled after Harlem’s “Amateur Night at the Apollo,” host searches are held 7:3010:30 p.m. every first Fri., $5.50.

GALLERIES

ABSOLUTE AMERICANA ART GALLERY 77 Bridge St., St. Augustine, 824-5545, absoluteamericana.com. Romero Britto’s sculptures and limited-edition prints are featured.

AMIRO ART & FOUND GALLERY 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 824-8460, amiroartandfound.com. Works by Ginny Bullard, Estella Fransbergen, Wendy Mandel McDaniel, Jan Tomlinson Master, Marcia Myrick Siany are featured.

THE ART CENTER MAIN GALLERY 31 W. Adams St., Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/main.html. Cookie Davis is the featured artist for November.

THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/premier.html. “Our Feminine Side” – an exhibit of works representing the female form, women’s issues, politics and the stages of womanhood – is on display.

CLAY & CANVAS STUDIO 2642 Rosselle St., Ste. 6, Riverside, 501-766-1266. The biannual Open Studio Night Exhibition, featuring new works by resident artists and guest artist Nida Bangash, is held 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13. DJ e. lee (WJCT’s “Indie Endeavor”) performs. Works by Tiffany Whitfield Leach, Lily Kuonen and Rachel Evans may be viewed by appointment.

CORK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside, 707-0030, corkartsdistrict.tumblr.com. “Femme Deux,” an exhibit of works by artists Lucy Clark, Christina Foard, Caroline Daley and Sharla Valeski, continues through November at CoRK West.

CoRK’s biannual Open Studios Day is held noon-8 p.m. Nov. 23, featuring tours of six buildings with more than 70 artists participating. Other participants are MetaCusp Studios, King Street Studios, Clay & Canvas Studio, EverVess Arts, Flaire Antiques, Studio Prometheus and Rogers Studio.

CORSE GALLERY & ATELIER 4144 Herschel St., Riverside, 388-8205, corsegalleryatelier.com. Permanent works on display feature those by Kevin Beilfuss, Eileen Corse, Miro Sinovcic, Maggie Siner, Alice Williams, Luana Luconi Winner.

CYPRESS VILLAGE 4600 Middleton Park Center W., Egret Hall, Intracoastal West, 360-3923. “Winter Joy,” an exhibit of sketches and paintings by Cypress Village resident artists, is displayed through Jan. 9.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. Pastel artist Richard Lundgren’s “Coastal North Florida” is displayed through Jan. 3.

GALLERY725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 5, Atlantic Beach, 345-9320, gallery725.com. “Wonderland” – an exhibit of multimedia work by artists Tonsenia Yonn, Linda Olsen, Matthew Winghart, Flew, Ken Daga, Kelly Meagher and Shayna Raymond – is on display through Jan. 20.

THE GALLERY AT HOUSE OF STEREO 8780 Perimeter Park Ct., Ste. 100, Southside, 642-6677, houseofstereo.com.

Painting, art glass, photography, woodcrafts, pottery and sculpture are featured.

GEORGIA NICK GALLERY 11A Aviles St., St. Augustine, 806-3348, georgianickgallery.com. The artist-owned studio displays Nick’s sea and landscape photography, along with local works by oil painters, a mosaic artist, potter, photographer and author.

HASKELL GALLERY & DISPLAY CASES Jacksonville International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, Northside, 741-3546. Works by Diane Fraser and Mary Atwood (Haskell Gallery), Jim Smith (Connector Bridge Art display case before security) and Chris Moore (Concourse A and C display cases past security) are on display through December.

HIGHWAY GALLERY floridamininggallery.com/exhibitions/ the-highway-gallery. Nine artists – Nathaniel Artkart Price, Ken Daga, Ashley C. Waldvogel, Brianna Angelakis, Christina Foard, Linda Olsen, Sara Pedigo, Zach Fitchner and Russell Maycumber – are featured on digital billboards throughout the city in collaboration with Clear Channel of Jacksonville through July 2014.

ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. The juried theme show “Everyday Stuff” is featured in November.

THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, cavendishprojects.com. “Hot-N-Fresh,” an original street exhibit organized by Michael and Michele Cavendish that includes stencil and spray paint art, is on display through Dec. 15 in the upstairs food court.

PALENCIA GALLERY 701 Market St., Ste. 107A, St. Augustine, 819-1584, palenciafineartsacademy.com. “Passport: Cambodia,” an exhibit of Gina Torkos’ oil paintings created from her experiences traveling in Cambodia, continues through Dec. 20.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 553-6361, southlightgallery.com. “Light Sensitive IV,” a exhibit of works by students in UNF’s school of photography, is displayed through November. John Bunker appears for a meet-the-artist event, noon-2 p.m. Nov. 20. The gallery features the works of 25 local artists, including Sydney McKenna, Peter Blunt and Bunker, and guest artist Larry Davis.

SPACE:EIGHT 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838, spaceeight.com. “Art Dorks Rise,” an exhibit by the Art Dorks Collective, continues through November.

SUN-RAY CINEMA 1028 Park St., Five Points, 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. Sam North’s solo exhibit, “Sammy thrashLife,” is displayed in Sun-Ray’s lobby through Nov. 30.

VANDROFF GALLERY Jewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, jcajax.org. Fiber Artists Network presents “Point of View,” a juried exhibit of contemporary fiber art, opens Dec. 6 and runs through Jan. 8.

For a complete list of art events, go to folioweekly.com/ calendar. For instructions on how to submit your event, go to folioweekly.com/eventhowto.html. Folio Weekly does not accept emails for events to appear in print listings. The deadline to submit for print publication is 4 p.m. Monday, 10 days before publication. Due to space constraints, not all events will appear in print.

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Happenings EVENTS

JDRF GIVE BACK BENEFIT To mark National Diabetes Awareness Month, local Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants host a Give Back event all day on Nov. 20, to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and its mission to improve lives and cure Type 1 diabetes.

To participate, dine at a participating Chili’s anytime Nov. 20 and mention the fundraiser to the server or present the special event flyer (download at northfl orida.jdrf.org) when dining. In return, Chili’s donates 10 percent of the food and beverage sales back to their local JDRF chapter. 739-2101, northflorida.jdrf.org, chilis.com.

FINANCIALLY FIT WORKSHIPS The Get Financially Fit workshop is held 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Murray Hill Branch Library, 918 Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, free; registration is encouraged; go to jaxpubliclibrary.org/financiallyfit or call 390-4008.

BLOOD DRIVE The Blood Alliance, in need of all blood types, holds a blood drive 12:30-2:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, 353-1188, jacksonvillelanding.com.

INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING OneJax holds the 96th annual interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Congregation Ahavath Chesed Temple, 8727 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin; free, 620-1529, onejax.org.

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU ARRIVES Dave Plummer performs while the new vintage of French wine is celebrated, 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Beaches Museum & History Park, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach; $5; free for members, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org.

THIRD THURSDAY LECTURE SERIES David T. Courtwright discusses “The Kennedy Assassination at 50: The Enduring Mystery,” 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, 268-0784, mandarinmuseum.net.

BIG TRUNK SHOW The eighth annual Big Trunk Show is held 4-10 p.m. Nov. 21 at The Standard, 200 Anastasia Boulevard, St. Augustine.

After-party with DJs 10 p.m.-2 a.m.. Local fashion designers showcase their work. DJs and drink specials are featured. 460-9311.

COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows: Laser Vinyl at 7 p.m., Led Zeppelin at 8 p.m., Laser X at 9 p.m., and Metallica at 10 p.m. Nov. 22; online tickets $5, Bryan Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-7062, moshplanetarium.org.

PRESERVE JAX’S JEWELS A testicular cancer benefit, featuring Civil Brute, Dog Apollo, JacksonVegas, Fjord Explorer and On Guard, is held 8 p.m.

Nov. 22 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown; $10 for ages 18-20, $5 for older, proceeds benefit Movember, 677-2977.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Navy Band Southeast TGIF, Jo Charles Project, Dogfest Walk N Roll, local regional art, a farmers market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Nov. 23 at 2623 Herschel St., Riverside, 389-2449, free, riversideartsmarket.com.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL The ceremony, in remembrance of Jordan Russell Davis, is held 5-8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Latham Plaza, by SeaWalk Pavilion, First Street, Jax Beach, 517-9836.

HOLIDAY COOKIE TOUR OF INNS The Amelia Island Bed & Breakfast Association offers its annual open house and self-guided walking tour of inns, decked out in holiday décor, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 23. Each inn features a signature cookie, complimentary carriage and trolley rides between stops, and collect heirloom recipes. A portion of ticket and cookbook sales benefits a local charity.

277-2328, ameliaislandinns.com.

FESTIVAL OF TREES The St. Johns County Convention Center and Renaissance World Golf Village Resort present the ninth annual festival, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 8 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9 at 500 Legacy Trail, St. Augustine. The display features donated trees and wreaths decorated by local businesses, organizations and individuals. Proceeds from a raffle benefit the St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund and United Way of St. Johns County. 940-4015, worldgolfhalloffame.org.

FALLIDAY SHOW The Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants offers its Falliday Show on how to use food and flowers for seasonal arrangements and The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library hold a raffle, 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra, 827-6950.

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS St. Augustine’s historic district presents its 19th annual holiday event 6:30 p.m. every night at Plaza de la Constitución, downtown historic district. The thousands of lights shine nightly through Jan. 31, 825-1004.

INTUITION ANNIVERSARY The local brewery celebrates its third anniversary with a beer seminar, 6 p.m. Nov. 20, a beer dinner 6 p.m. Nov. 22

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and a party noon-9 p.m. Nov. 23 at 720 King St., Riverside.

Proceeds benefit The Arc Jacksonville. Call for details, 683-7720, intuitionaleworks.com.

MOSH AFTER DARK Learn the science and history behind bees at The Buzz About Bees, 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank; admission is $5; free for MOSH members, students and teachers with I.D., 396-6674 ext. 226, themosh.org.

LATKE FRYING COMPETITION The Great Latke Fry annual competition is held 6 p.m. on the first night of Chanukah, Nov. 27 at Chabad of Southside, 11271 Alumni Way, Southside. A panel of celebrity judges, the grand lighting of the Menorah, an olive oil press demonstration, refreshments, music, kids' activities and a latke tasting are featured. For details, call 646-4434 or go to southsidechabad.com.

SS AMELIA GINGERBREAD PIRATE SHIP The 17-foot-long, 12-foot-tall ship returns in homage to Amelia Island’s buccaneer history Nov. 27 at The RitzCarlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway. The ship is on display through Dec. 28. The annual Christmas tree lighting is held in the Courtyard 5:30 p.m. and Santa’s Holiday Dinner, featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus, elves and reindeer, is served 6:30 p.m. in the Talbot Ballroom. Dinners are $51; $25 for ages 5-12. 277-1100.

CLAY COUNTY FOOD DRIVE J.A. Long Design Builders accepts nonperishable food items, cash, checks or grocery gift card donations for the Food Pantry through Dec. 20. To make a food or monetary donation, stop by 1677 Wells Road, Ste. D, Orange Park, 264-3073 or email info@jalong.com. For information regarding the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs, contact 284-0814.

MISTER ROGERS SWEATER DRIVE The 11th 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 area nonprofits.

358-6322, wjct.org.

RIVER CITY HAUNTS A ghostly walking tour, 8 p.m. every Fri. through Dec. 20, starting at Jacksonville Landing escalators. For reservations, call 827-1845; $15 for adults; $5 for kids 5-12; adlibtours.com.

AMELIA FARMERS MARKET Fernandina Beach farmers market offers local produce, gourmet-prepared foods and landscape plants, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. at the Shops of Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, 491-4872, ameliafarmersmarket.com.

OLD TIME JAM Mountain-type folk music is played 7 p.m. every Tue. at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown. Open to players of all skill levels. Admission is free.

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.

FARMERS MARKET OF SAN MARCO Fresh local and regional produce is offered 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at 1620 Naldo Ave., Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot, San Marco. Family fun day is the third Sat. 607-9935.

ANCIENT OAKS ARTS & FARMERS MARKET An open-air farmers market, noon-4 p.m. Jan. 27 and every other Sun. at Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road. 607-9935.

BOOKS & LIBRARIES

FWA CLAY COUNTY WRITERS Maureen A. Jung, Ph.D., discusses “Goal-setting for Writers” 6:15-8 p.m. Nov. 20 at Orange Park Public Library Meeting Room, 2054 Plainfield Ave., Orange Park, free, mjung@ wordspringconsulting.com.

ADULT BOOK CLUB Police procedurals are discussed 10 a.m. Nov. 21 at Hastings Branch Library, 6195 S. Main St., Hastings. 827-6970.

JOEL OSTEEN Author and evangelist Osteen signs copies of his book, “Break Out: Five Ways to Go Beyond Your Barriers and Live an Extraordinary Life,” 6 p.m. Nov. 24 at Books-A-Million, 9400 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 15, Regency, 805-0004.

FOOD FOR FINES St. Johns County Public Libraries are offering patrons the opportunity to resolve overdue fines and help those in need this holiday season through the “Food for Fines” program.

Library staff will accept non-perishable food items in lieu of overdue library fines through Dec. 21. All donations will be delivered to the St. Johns County Food Closet to be distributed locally to help meet increased need for meals during the holiday season. Up to $1 in overdue fines will be resolved for

The Buzz About Bees is held Nov. 26 at Museum of Science & History, on Jacksonville’s Southbank. each sealed, non-expired, non-perishable food item donated.

The donation waivers are for library fines only and can’t be applied to fees for printing, lost items, or for credit against future fines. Interested parties who do not owe fines are also encouraged to participate by dropping off canned foods at any library branch or bookmobile stop. 827-6925, sjcpls.org.

BRENTWOOD BOOK SALE The Friends of the Brentwood Library seeks new members; join for $5. Shop for books 10 a.m.-noon and 3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. (except Thanksgiving) at Brentwood Branch Library, 3725 Pearl St., Downtown, 630-0924, jpl.coj.net.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKSTORE Hard-back, soft-cover, audio and kids’ books are available 9 a.m.-noon Tue., Thur. and Sat. at University Park Branch Library, 3435 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 630-2304, fjpl.org.

COMEDY

MARY ELLEN HOOPER Hooper hosts the Foster Closet Benefit Show 8:04 p.m. Nov. 21; tickets are $6-$15; Hooper is also on 8:34 p.m. Nov. 22 and 8:04 and 10:10 p.m. Nov. 23 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 8, Southside, $6-$25; 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com.

COREY HOLCOMB The Chicago funnyman appears 8 p.m. Nov. 21, and 8 and 10 p.m. Nov. 22-23 at The Comedy Zone, Ramada Inn, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin; $20 and $25; 292-4242, comedyzone.com.

MYKE HERLIHY The comic is on 8 p.m. Nov. 22-23 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside, $10, 365-5555, latthirty.com.

KIDS

KIDS READING CLUB Readers read popular favorites to kids 6 months-8 years, 4 p.m. every Wed. (except First Wednesday Art Walk) at Chamblin Bookmine, 215 N. Laura St., Downtown, free, chamblinbookmine.com.

NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS

RIVER TO SEA PRESERVE GUIDED TRAIL WALK The walk, led by GTM Research Reserve volunteers through wooded hammock between the ocean and

Matanzas River, is held 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 20 at the south end of Marineland; reservations are required; 823-4500, gtmnerrmarinelandtrail.eventbrite.com.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Florida Native Plant Society, Ixia Chapter, meets 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 21 at Regency Square Library, 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville. “Ask The Experts,” presented by Ixia Chapter members, covers landscaping with native plants.

Admission is free. 655-2550, ixia.fnpschapters.org.

FAMILY SEINING ACTIVITY Pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting fish, crabs and more, and learn about the animals’ roles in the habitat, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 23 and every fourth Sat. at GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra, free with paid entrance, 823-4500, gtmnerr.org JAGUARS VS. TEXANS The Jacksonville Jaguars play against the Houston Texans, 8:25 p.m. Dec. 5 at EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Place, Downtown. Single-game tickets for home games start at $45, 633-2000, jaguars.com.

MARINELAND BEACH WALK A GTM Research Reserve volunteer guides a free interpretive Beach Walk at River to Sea Preserve Oceanside in Marineland, 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 26. Meet at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve Marineland field office on west side of A1A, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., southern end of Marineland.

Reservations are required; call 823-4500 or go to gtmnerrmarinelandbeach.eventbrite.com.

GOPHER TORTOISE DISCUSSION A park ranger discusses the critters 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at Ribault Club, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road, free, 251-2320, floridastateparks.org.

POLITICS, ACTIVISM & BUSINESS

PUBLIC OFFICALS RECEPTION The Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce’s annual Public Officials Reception, featuring hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, is held 5-7 p.m. Nov. 25 at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 39 Lagoon Road, Amelia Island, $85, business attire requested.

CREATIVE BUSINESS PLANNING “Business Planning for Creatives: Artists, Writers, Healers, Coaches & Independent Practitioners” is offered 10 a.m.1:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in Atlantic Beach; email yvette@narratives4change.com, 800-913-8611 ext. 1.

Happenings CLASSES & GROUPS

GENEALOGY SOCIETY The Jacksonville Genealogy Society offers a four-session intermediate genealogy class 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23, Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at Bartram Trail Branch Library, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove, free, but registration required – email your name, address and phone number to jaxgen@comcast.net.

DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE This group meets 6 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Pavilion Building, Southbank; free; 322-4040 or 294-5720.

PRACTICE WORLD PEACE Brenda Star Walker leads a group 11 a.m.-noon every first Sun. at Memorial Park, 1620 Riverside Ave., Riverside. Bring a ground cover. Practice suitable for all ages and abilities.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY The group needs volunteers for its programs in St. Johns County, 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed.-Sat., building or improving area homes. To register and get details, go to habitatstjohns.org.

MEMORY ENHANCEMENT Volunteers are needed in the new Memory Enhancement class to assist with class activities, make coffee and serve lunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tue. and Thur. at Fruit Cove Baptist Church, 501 S.R. 13, St. Johns, 209-3686, stjohnscoa.com.

GENEALOGY Research your family history 1-2:30 p.m. every Wed. at River House, 179 Marine St., St. Augustine; $3 for River House activity members; $4 for nonmembers, 209-3643 or 209-3646.

YOUNG SURVIVORS Young Survivors Group (those diagnosed with cancer at a young age) meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Mon. each month at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, 5644 Colcord Ave. 722-3000 ext. 224 or email mail@ womenscenterofjax.org FREE YOGA ON THE RIVER Karen Roumillat, RYT, teaches free gentle yoga 9 a.m. on the fourth Sun. of the month on the boardwalk, weather permitting, at Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin. Bring a mat. 287-0452.

MARINE VETERANS GROUP The Oldest City Detachment 383 gathers 7 p.m. on first Tue. of the month at Elks Lodge 829, 1420 A1A S., St. Augustine.

461-0139. mclfl383.org MEMORY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Learn simple strategies that focus on cognitive stimulation, education and socialization. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach. 729-9535.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS Debtors Anonymous 12-Step meetings 7 p.m. every Thur. at Christian Family Chapel, Bldg. D, 10365 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville. 269-8010.

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

NAMI SUPPORT GROUP National Alliance on Mental Illness meets 7-8:30 p.m. every first and third Thur. each month at Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside. Admission is free.

389-5556. ortegaumc.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS Want to quit smoking or using other forms of nicotine?

Nic-A is free, and you don’t have to quit to attend the meetings, held 6:30 p.m. every Wed. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 S. McDuff Ave., Westside. 404-6044. nicotineanonymous.org Q-GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS This free, open discussion is held 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Southside. alcoholicanonymous.org NAR-A-NON This group meets 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

KATHLEEN MADIGAN Dec. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JEFF DUNHAM Jan. 24, Veterans Memorial Arena LILY TOMLIN Feb. 6, Florida Theatre HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Feb. 28, Veterans Memorial Arena BRIAN REGAN March 23, Florida Theatre For a complete list of happenings, go to folioweekly.com/ calendar. For detailed instructions on how to submit your event, go to folioweekly.com/eventhowto.html. Folio Weekly does not accept emails for events to appear in print listings.

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Average Entrée Cost: $ = Less than $8 $$ = $8-$14 $$$ = $15-$22 $$$$ = $23 & up = Beer, Wine = Full Bar C = Children’s Menu = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner *Bite Club Certified! = Hosted a free Folio Weekly Bite Club tasting. Join at fwbiteclub.com.

2013 Best of Jax winner F = FW distribution spot

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE

BARBERITOS, 1519 Sadler Road, 277-2505. 463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240. F Specializing in Southwestern made-to-order fresh favorites: burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, salads. Salsa’s handcrafted with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onions, peppers. $$ C L D Daily BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660.

F On the water at historic Centre Street’s end, it’s Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ C L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269. F In a historic building, family-owned spot has eclectic cuisine: homemade veggie burgers, fresh seafood, salads, made-from-scratch desserts. Dine inside or on oak-shaded patio. Karibrew Pub has beer brewed onsite. $$ C L D Tue.-Sat.; L Daily HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 320 S. Eighth St., 321-0303. Sports bar fare: onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps, wings. $ L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444. F In a renovated 1887 shotgun home. Favorites: jambalaya, French toast, mac-n-cheese, vegan and vegetarian selections. Dine inside or out on the porch. $$ C B L D Daily LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE, 11 S. Seventh St., 432-8394. F Innovative lunch menu: po’boys, salads and seafood little plates served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood, Fernandina shrimp. Reservations recommended. $$$ C R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400. F See Riverside. 2013 BOJ winner. $ L D Mon.-Sat. THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE, 833 TJ Courson Road, 277-3141. Awarded Slow Food First Coast’s Snail of Approval, the casual organic eatery and juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods, offers all-natural, organic items, smoothies, juices, coffees, herbal teas. $$ B L Mon.-Sat. PLAE, 80 Amelia Village Cir., 277-2132. Bite Club certified. In Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Spa & Shops, the bistro-style venue has an innovative menu: whole fried fish and duck breast. Outdoor dining. $$$ D Mon.-Sat. THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811. F Killer sunset view over the ICW from secondstory outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al offer local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, po’boys and the original broiled cheese oysters. $$ C L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652. F 2013 BOJ winner. Oceanfront restaurant serves award-winning handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood, fried pickles. Outdoor dining, open-air second fl oor and balcony. $$ C L D Daily THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711. F Oceanview dining, inside or on the deck. Steaks, fresh fish, nightly specials, Sun. lobster special. $$ B Sat.-Sun.; L D Daily TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK, 21 N. Third St., 310-6550. F Casual seafood spot has fresh, local wild-caught shrimp, fish, oysters, blackboard specials, seafood baskets. $ C L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310.

F This spot in an old gas station is known for its blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ B L Mon.-Sat.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 8818 Atlantic Blvd., 720-0106. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Road F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 1825 University Blvd. N., 745-0335. F Cigar and hookah lounge has billiards tables, a full kitchen, a variety of subs for late-nighters. 200-plus imported, domestic beers. $ R Sat.-Sun.; D Nightly

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

ALE PIE HOUSE, 3951 St. Johns Ave., 503-8000. It’s pizza made your way, plus subs, paninis, calzone, stromboli, wraps, dinners. Gluten-free and vegan cheese available. $$ C L D Daily

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BAGEL LOVE, 4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121, 634-7253 2013 BOJ winner. Northern-style bagels, sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, bakery items, sides, fresh-squeezed orange juice and lemonade, coffees, smoothies and tea.

Homecooked turkey, chicken and roast beef. Free Wi-Fi. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor dining on patio. $ C B L Daily THE CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966.

F 2013 BOJ winner. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine on the patio or in a hookah lounge. Wi-Fi, belly dancers, hookah pipes. $$ L D Daily ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE, 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40, 388-4884. F Celebrating five years, this churrascaria has gauchos who carve the meat onto your plate from their serving tables. $$$ D Tue.-Sun. FLORIDA CREAMERY, 3566 St. Johns Ave., 619-5386.

Premium ice cream, fresh waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes and Nathan’s grilled hot dogs, served in Florida-centric décor. Low-fat and sugar-free choices. $ C L Mon.-Sat. THE FOX RESTAURANT, 3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669.

F Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare and homemade desserts. Breakfast all day. Signature items: burgers, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes. A Jacksonville landmark for more than 50 years. $$ C L D Daily GREEN MAN GOURMET, 3543 St. Johns Ave., 384-0002.

F This market features organic and natural products, spices, teas and salts. $ Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 4530 St. Johns Ave., 388-8828. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LET THEM EAT CAKE! 3604 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 2, 389-2122. Artisan bakery serves coffee, croissants, muffins, cupcakes (The Fat Elvis!), pastries, individual desserts. Whole cakes made-to-order. $ Tue.-Sat. MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670. F 2013 BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, chicken-fried steak, Delta fried catfish, hummus, shrimp and grits, specialty cocktails. $$ C B L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #5 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR, 3620 St. Johns Ave., 388-5688. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., Ortega, 387-1000.

F Down-home cooking from scratch like Grandma’s: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, fried chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings. BYOB. $$ C L D Mon.-Sat. TERRA, 4260 Herschel St., 388-9124. Owner Michael Thomas’ comfy spot serves local, sustainable and world cuisine in a simple, creative style. Small plates: chorizo stuffed mushrooms, pork belly skewers; entrées: lamb chops, seared tuna, ribeye. Lunch features sandwiches.

Craft beers. Onsite organic garden. $$ D Mon.-Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Highway, 731-4300. F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA, 10920 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 3, 519-8000. F Family-ownedand-operated Italian pizzeria serves calzones, strombolis, wings, brick-oven-baked pizza, subs, desserts. Delivery. $$ C L D Daily INDIA’S RESTAURANT, 9802 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 8, 620-0777. F Authentic Indian cuisine, lunch buffet. Curry and vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 8206 Philips Highway, 732-9433. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3928 Baymeadows Road, 737-7740. 8616 Baymeadows Road, 739-2498. F With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s piles subs high and serves ’em fast. Natural meats and cheeses are hormone-, antibiotic- and gluten-free; the sub rolls are gluten-free, too. $ C B L D Daily MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN LEBANESE CUISINE, 9862 Old Baymeadows Road, 646-1881. F Bite Club certified.

Owner Pierre Barakat offers authentic Lebanese cuisine, charcoal-grilled lamb kebab. Belly dancing Fri.-Sat. Monthly dinner parties. Outdoor seating. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 1, 646-9506. F The area’s original authentic Thai restaurant has an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian and new-Thai, including curries, seafood, noodles, soups. In business since 1990, family-owned place has low-sodium and gluten-free dishes, too. $$$ L D Tue.-Sun. PIZZA PALACE, 3928 Baymeadows Road, 527-8649.

F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily STICKY FINGERS, 8129 Point Meadows Way, 493-7427.

F Memphis-style rib house slow-smokes meats over aged hickory wood. Award-winning ribs, barbecue, rotisseriesmoked chicken, five signature sauces. Dine indoors or on screened patio. $$ C L D Daily

BEACHES

(Locations are Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 249-0002. F 2013 BOJ winner.

Celebrating more than 20 years and seven locations, Al’s offers a selection of New York-style and gourmet pizzas. $ C L D Daily

BUDDHA THAI BISTRO, 301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444.

F The proprietors here are from Thailand, and every dish is made with fresh ingredients from tried-and-true recipes, beautifully presented. $$ L D Daily CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA, 127 First Ave. N., 249-3322.

F Chili rellenos, tamales, fajitas, enchiladas, fish tacos, fried ice cream, margaritas. $$ C D Nightly CASA MARIA, 2429 S. Third St., 372-9000. F See Springfield. $ C L D Daily CULHANE’S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595. Bite Club certified. Upscale Irish pub owned and managed by four sisters from County Limerick. Shepherd’s pie, corned beef; gastro pub menu soars to culinary heights. $$ C R Sat. & Sun.; D Tue.-Sun. ENGINE 15 BREWING CO., 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337. F 2013 BOJ winner. Gastropub fare: soups, salads, flatbreads, specialty sandwiches, including BarBeCuban and beer dip. Craft beers. $ C L D Daily GREGORY PAUL’S, 215 Fourth Ave. S., 372-4367. Greg Rider offers freshly prepared meals and experienced catering services. $$ Mon.-Fri. LANDSHARK CAFE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024. F Locally owned and operated. Fresh, right-off-the-boat local seafood, fish tacos, houseground burgers, wings, handcut fries, tater tots; daily specials. $$ C L D Daily; R Sun. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1222 Third St. S., 372-4495. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 N. Third St., 247-9620. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-2922. F Beaches landmark.

Locally roasted coffee, eggs and bagels, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Dine indoors or out; patio and courtyard seating. $$ B L D Daily M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-2599. F 2013 BOJ winner. David and Matthew Medure are flippin’ burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes and familiar fare at moderate prices. Dine indoors or out. $$ L D Daily MARLIN MOON GRILLE, 1183 Beach Blvd., 372-4438.

F This sportfishing-themed casual place features fresh crab cakes – owner Gary Beach’s from Maryland’s Eastern Shore – and burgers, daily specials, craft beers, Orange Crushes, fresh-cut fries. $$ C R Sun.; D Wed.-Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600. F Bite Club certified. 2013 BOJ winner. The psychedelic spot serves gourmet pizzas, hoagies, salads. Pies range from Mighty Meaty to vegetarian like Kosmic Karma. $ C L D Daily MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA RISTORANTE, 110 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-5573.

F Near-the-ocean eatery serves casual bistro fare (for 20+ years) like gourmet wood-fired pizzas, herb-crusted mahi mahi. Dine indoors or on the patio. $$$ C D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. F 2013 BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, chickenfried steak, Delta fried catfish. $$ C B L D Daily POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637. F Named for the poet, American gastropub offers gourmet hamburgers, ground in-house and cooked to order, hand-cut French fries, fish tacos, entree-size salads, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ C L D Daily RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 F For 30 years, the popular seafood place has nabbed lots of awards in our Best of Jax readers poll. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. $$ L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA, 592 Marsh Landing Parkway, 273-3113.

F See Mandarin. $$ C L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456.

F 2013 BOJ winner. Specialty items, signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp, in a contemporary open-air space. $$ C L D Daily SHIM SHAM ROOM, 333 First St. N., Ste. 150, 372-0781.

F 2013 BOJ winner. New joint has a seasonal menu of “cheap eats”: bar bites, chicken & waffles, badass fries, tacos. $$ D Nightly WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508. F Casual, beachy sports place serves burgers, wings, fish tacos in a chill atmosphere. $ C L D Daily

DOWNTOWN

CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCAJAX, 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911.

On the first floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville Café. Shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade desserts. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Thur. & ArtWalk CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282. F Owner/ chef Sam Hamidi has been serving genuine Italian fare 35-plus years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing is a specialty. $$ C L D Mon.-Sat. CHOMP CHOMP, 106 E. Adams St., 762-4667. F This spot has eats at moderate prices – most under $10. Chef-inspired street food: panko-crusted chicken, burgers, chinois tacos, bahn mi, barbecue. $ L Tue.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat. DE REAL TING CAFÉ, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738.

F Caribbean spot features jerk or curried chicken, conch

fritters, curried goat, oxtail. $ L Tue.-Fri.; D Fri.-Sat. FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT, Ste. 176, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1547. F 2013 BOJ winner.

Casual dining, uptown Irish atmosphere. Fish & chips, Guinness lamb stew, black-and-tan brownies. $$ C L D Daily ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283. F Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites in a casual atmosphere. Panini, vegetarian dishes, daily lunch buffet.

Espressos, hookahs. $ L Mon.-Fri.

FLEMING ISLAND

BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA & GASTROPUB, 1811 Town Center Blvd., 278-1770. F Family-owned-and-operated; offers freshly made brick-oven pizzas, specialty burgers, melts, wraps, craft beers. Gluten-free items. $$ C L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100, 215-2223. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified.

2013 BOJ winner. $ C L D Daily MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. F 2013 BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, chickenfried steak, Delta fried catfish. $$ C B L D Daily WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198.

F Authentic fish camp serves gator tail, fresh-water river catfish, traditional meals, daily specials on the banks of Swimming Pen Creek. Outdoor Tiki bar. Come by boat, motorcycle or car. $ C L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly YOUR PIE, 1545 C.R. 220, Ste. 125, 379-9771. F Bite Club certified. Owner Mike Sims has a fast, casual pizza concept: Choose from three doughs, nine sauces, seven cheeses and 40-plus toppings and create your own pizza pie. Subs, sandwiches, gelato. $$ C L D Daily

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991.

F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily CASTILLO DE MEXICO, 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, 998-7006. F This spot, in business for 15-plus years, has an extensive menu served in authentic Mexican décor. Weekday lunch buffet. $$ L D Daily EPIK BURGER, 12740 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 105, 374-7326.

F More than 34 burgers made from grass-fed beef, ahi tuna, all-natural chicken; vegan items from innovative recipes; gluten-free options. $ L D Mon.-Sat. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN, 14333 Beach Blvd., 992-1666.

F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., 642-6980.

F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily MAHARLIKA HALL & SPORTS GRILL, 14255 Beach Blvd., Ste. E, 699-0759. Filipino-American restaurant and market features pancit bami, lumpia, turon strudle, halo halo with ice cream. $-$$ C R L D Daily MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT, 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1A, 821-9880. See St. Johns Town Center. $ Daily TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL, 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 223-6999. F Locally-owned-and-operated grill serves hand-tossed pizzas, wings, specialty wraps in a clean, sporty atmosphere. Late-night menu. $$ L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

JULINGTON CREEK

PIZZA PALACE, 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-2171. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily SAUCY TACO, 450 S.R. 13 N., Ste. 113, 287-8226. F The menu is light Mexican with American influences – and there are 40 beers on draft. $$ C B, Sat.-Sun.; L D Daily

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Road, Ste. 7, 733-1199.

Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), all the favorites. Greek beers. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE, 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20, 880-3313. F Authentic dishes: steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers, hot sandwiches made with fresh ingredients.

Traditional feijoada – black beans and pork stew with rice, collards, orange salad, toasted yucca flour with bacon – every Sat. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat. BROOKLYN PIZZA, 11406 San Jose Blvd., 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Road, Bartram Park, 880-0020. F The Brooklyn Special Pizza is a customer favorite. Also calzones, white pizza, homestyle lasagna. $$ L D Daily GIGI’S RESTAURANT, 3130 Hartley Road (Ramada Inn), 694-4300. F Prime rib and crab leg buffet Fri.-Sat., bluejean brunch Sun., daily breakfast buffet and lunch and dinner buffets. $$$ B R L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 11700 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S, 11365 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 674-2945. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., 262-4030. See Arlington. $ R Sat.-Sun.; D Nightly

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Swedish meatballs are served with a flavorful brown sauce, creamy mashed potatoes, pickled cucumber slices and a dollop of lingonberry jam. Photo: Caron Streibich

Spinning out Sweden’s Best

Food truck serves authentic Scandinavian fare and a few surprises THE SWEDISH BISTRO FOOD TRUCK 318-6478, facebook.com/theswedishbistro

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tep up to The Swedish Bistro Food Truck and fall into Scandinavian culinary nirvana.

Swedish Chef Karen Asmus Herke and her husband, Andre, teamed up with former Taverna Sous Chef Johnny Lee Weeks. The Herkes have worked in restaurants in Sweden, Germany and France, and Karen owned her own eatery, Sorgardens Gastgiveri in Linkoping, Sweden.

“Even though Sweden is recognized as one of the best culinary countries in the world, the most difficult part is getting people to try Swedish food, since it is not very well known in the U.S.,” Andre Herke said. “The response has been great so far. We have only been in business for a couple of months, and we have many returning customers, which is a positive sign.”

Like many, I’d never experienced Swedish meatballs or gravlax outside of an IKEA store’s cafeteria, but once Swedish Bistro arrived, I was ready to sample offerings not available anywhere else in Jacksonville.

The Swedish meatballs ($8) — the truck’s best-selling item — are served with a flavorful brown cream sauce, a mound of mashed potatoes, tangy pickled cucumber slices and a dollop of lingonberry jam. The contrast of ingredients makes a highly satisfying dish.

Also popular is the cold salmon wrap ($8): a tortilla stuffed with cold-cured salmon called gravlax, a Swedish honey mustard dill sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and red onion served with a side of potato wedges.

The Viking dog ($7) rolls up a beef hot dog, creamy dill shrimp salad and mashed potatoes in a wrap.

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See more items from The Swedish Bistro Food Truck at folioweekly.com/bite-sized.

Vegetarians can try the black bean veggie burger ($8) with beet slaw, lettuce, red onion, pickled cucumbers, tomatoes and a side of potato wedges. The truck recently debuted veggie rolls ($8) — a colorful ratatouille of eggplant, squash, tomatoes, onion, garlic and red peppers fried in crisp eggroll-like skins and served with a mint and cumin yogurt dipping sauce. A heap of shredded-cabbage-and-carrot salad is served alongside two rolls.

Swedish chocolate balls ($3) are a must: Perfectly sweet, the classic Swedish dessert is easy to make and to eat; no baking or utensils required. Oatmeal, cocoa, butter and coconut sprinkles are rolled into orbs of goodness.

Full disclosure: I am a co-founder of Jax Truckies which hosts food truck events and posts locations of food trucks daily, including The Swedish Bistro.

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Caron Streibich Folio Weekly Bite Club host biteclub@folioweekly.com

Veggie rolls are a colorful ratatouille of eggplant, squash, tomatoes, onion, garlic and red peppers fried in a crisp eggroll-like skin and served with a mint and cumin yogurt dipping sauce and a heap of shredded-cabbage and-carrot salad.

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RENNA’S PIZZA, 11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 292-2300.

F Casual New York-style pizzeria serves calzones, antipasto, parmigiana, homemade breads. Buy by the slice – they’ re humongous – or full pie. Delivery. $$ C L D Daily

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

ARON’S PIZZA, 650 Park Ave., 269-1007. F Family-owned restaurant has eggplant dishes, manicotti, New York-style pizza. $$ C L D Daily THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Road, 272-5959. Specialties at this upscale restaurant include New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup. Homemade desserts. $$$ D Tue.-Sat. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1930 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 700 Blanding, Ste. 15, 272-3553.

1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 1330 Blanding, 276-7370. 1404 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-7789. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 2620 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 17, Middleburg, 282-1564. F What a neighborhood sportsbar should be: Familiar fare, all the spirits you’d want. $$ C L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA, 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 16, 771-7677. F See Mandarin. $$ C L D Daily TED’S MONTANA GRILL, 8635 Blanding Blvd., 771-1964.

See St. Johns Town Center. $$$ C L D Daily THAI GARDEN, 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. B, 272-8434.

Traditional Thai: pad kraw powh with roasted duck, kaeng kari (yellow curry, potatoes, choice of meat). Fine wines, imported, domestic beers. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly

PONTE VEDRA, NW ST. JOHNS

ALICE & PETE’S PUB, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 285-7777. Inspired by TPC Sawgrass course designers Alice and Pete Dye, the new pub serves Northeast Florida flavors along with Alice & Pete’s favorites: Dominican black bean soup, Pete’s Designer club sandwich. Outside dining. $$$ L D Daily AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2013 BOJ winner.

See Beaches. $ C L D Daily JJ’S LIBERTY BISTRO, 330 A1A N., Ste. 209, 273-7980.

Traditional French cuisine: escargot, brie, paté, steak frites, crêpes. Daily specials, specialt y pastries; French wines. $ $ L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily RESTAURANT MEDURE, 818 A1A N., 543-3797. Chef David Medure creates dishes with international fl avors.

The lounge offers small plates, creative drinks. $$$ D Mon.-Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515. Upscale, casual restaurant offers appetizers, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, burgers, entrées. Extensive wine list. $$$ L D Daily

RIVERSIDE, FIVE POINTS, WESTSIDE

AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Stes.

1-2, 855-1181. F 2013 BOJ winner. Bold Bean brings a small-batch, artisanal approach to roasting coffee. Organic and fair trade coffees. $ B L Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET 2007 Park St., 384-4474. F 2013 BOJ winner. Juice bar uses certified organic fruits and vegetables. The store has three dozen artisanal cheeses, 300-plus craft and imported beers, 50 organic wines, organic produce, meats, vitamins, herbs.

Organic wraps, sides, sandwiches, salads to go; raw, vegan items. $ B L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7859 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., 446-9500. 8102 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, 779-1933. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 389-4442. F Northern-style pizzas, more than 20 toppings, by the pie or the slice. $ L D Mon.-Sat. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., Riverside, 355-4434. Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas, gouda quesadillas, chicken enchiladas.

Indoor or patio dining. $$ C L D Daily O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB, 1521 Margaret St., 854-9300.

F Traditional Irish fare: shepherd’s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-n-cheese, fish-n-chips. Outdoor patio dining. $$ C L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #1 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR, 824 Lomax St., 301-1188. F Traditional Japanese cuisine, fresh sushi, sashimi, kiatsu, teriyaki, hibachi in an authentic atmosphere. Sake. A real tatami room; outside seating. $$ L D Daily SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0049. F Beer (Bold City, Intuition Ale Works), wine, pizza, hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888.

F Sushi: popular Monster Roll, Jimmy Smith Roll, Rock-nRoll and Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki.

Dine indoors or on the patio. $$ L D Daily

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Ivan Chen displays a platter of assorted sashimi available at Kamiya 86, located in Jacksonville Beach. Photo: Dennis Ho

ST. AUGUSTINE

AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily BACK 40 URBAN CAFÉ, 40 S. Dixie Highway, 824-0227.

F Owner Brian Harmon serves Caribbean-flavored items – wraps, upside-down chicken potpie, fresh, local seafood – in an 1896 building. Wi-Fi. $ C L Sun.; L D Mon.-Sat. CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE & PIZZERIA, 146 King St., 494-6658. F New York-style brick-oven-baked pizza, freshly baked sub rolls, Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, stromboli, garlic herb wings. Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi. $$ L D Daily THE FLORIDIAN, 39 Cordova St., 829-0655. Updated Southern fare, with fresh, local ingredients from area farms.

Vegetarian, gluten-free options. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish, cornbread stack, grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. $$$ C L D Wed.-Mon. GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 824-8244. F A mainstay for 25 years; menu changes daily. Signature dish is Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ R Sun.; L D Daily THE HYPPO, 15 Hypolita St., 217-7853 (popsicles only).

1765 Tree Blvd., Ste. 5, 342-7816. F Popsicles of unique flavors, of premium ingredients. Coffee pour-overs, cold-brew coffees. Handcrafted sandwiches, salads. $ Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified.

2013 BOJ winner. $ C L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264. F 2013 BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, chicken-fried steak, Delta fried catfish. $$ C B L D Daily THE ORIGINAL CAFÉ ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311. F Coffee drinks, vegetarian meals, meaty Southern comfort dishes. $ B L D Daily PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO, 159 Palencia Village Dr., 305-2515. F 2013 BOJ winner. Chef Mas created 30+ unique sushi rolls; fresh sea scallops, H awaiian-style poke tuna salad. $$ L D Daily

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Drive, 345-3466. Classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. $$$ C R L D Daily BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE, 4910 Big Island Drive, 807-9960.

Upscale Northern Italian restaurant offers wood-grilled, ovenroasted steaks, chops, seafood. Dine indoors or al fresco on the terrace. $$$ C R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT, 4860 Big Island Drive, Ste. 2, 807-9292. Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurts. More than 40 toppings. $ Daily OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Drive, 900-7730. 2013 BOJ winner. Comfortable, chic place features tapas, small plates of Spanish, Italian flavors: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle wine list, 75 by the glass; craft spirits. Outdoor dining. $$ R, Sun.; D Nightly RENNA’S PIZZA, 4624 Town Crossing Drive, Ste. 125, 565-1299. F See Mandarin. $$ C L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #3 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR, 10281 Midtown Parkway, 996-2288. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily SEASONS OF JAPAN, 4413 Town Center Parkway, 329-1067.

Casual-style restaurant serves Japanese and hibachi-style fare, sushi, quick-as-a-wink. $$ C L D Daily TED’S MONTANA GRILL, 10281 Midtown Parkway., 998-0010. Modern classic comfort food featuring finest cuts of bison, including signature steaks and award-winning

gourmet burgers, served with timeless, genuine hospitality.

Crab cakes, cedar-plank salmon, fresh vegetables, signature desserts and private label Bison Ridge wines complete the unique menu. $$$ C L D Daily

SAN JOSE, LAKEWOOD

EMPEROR’S GENTLEMAN’S CLUB 4923 University Blvd.

W., Lakewood, 739-6966. Upscale steakhouse features steaks, burgers, seafood and wings. $$ L D Daily FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 636-8688. F New upscale sushi spot serves fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu. $$ C L D Daily MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., San Jose, 732-7200. F 2013 BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, chickenfried steak, Delta fried catfish. $$ C B L D Daily URBAN ORGANICS, 5325 Fairmont St., Spring Park, 398-8012. Weekly coop every Monday that offers local, fresh fruits and vegetables in bags of 10, 20 or 30 pounds.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK, ST. NICHOLAS

THE GROTTO WINE & TAPAS BAR, 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. Varied tapas menu of artisanal cheese plates, empanadas, bruschettas, homestyle cheesecake. More than 60 wines by the glass. $$$ Tue.-Sun. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1631 Hendricks Ave., 399-1768. F Tamales, fajitas and pork tacos are customer favorites. Some La Nops offer a full bar. $$ C L D Daily PIZZA PALACE GM Hala Demetree 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815.

F Relaxed, family-owned place serves homestyle cuisine: spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones.

Ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana.

Outside dining. $$ C L D Daily MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922. Chef Matthew Medure’s flagship restaurant offers fine dining in a refined, European-style atmosphere. Artfully presented cuisine, small plates, extensive martini and wine lists.

Reservations recommended. $$$$ D Mon.-Sat. PULP, 1962 San Marco Blvd., 396-9222. Juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees made one cup at a time. 30 kinds of smoothies, some blended with fl avored soy milks, organic frozen yogurts, granola. $ B L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR, 1478 Riverplace Blvd., 306-2188. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily

SOUTHSIDE

360° GRILLE, 10370 Philips Highway, 365-5555. F In Latitude 30. Familiar sportsbar favorites: seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta, pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. $$ L D Daily ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212. America’s longest continuously running dinner theater features Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s menus coordinated with stage productions. Reservations suggested. $$ D Tue.-Sun. BUCA DI BEPPO, 10334 Southside Blvd., 363-9090.

Popular chain restaurant has fresh Italian cooking: lasagna, garlic mashed potatoes; three portion sizes (half-pound meatballs!) served family-style. $$$ C L D Daily

CASA MARIA, 14965 Old St. Augustine Road, 619-8186.

F See Springfield. $ C L D Daily FARAH’S PITA STOP CAFÉ, 3980 Southside Blvd., Ste. 201, 928-4322. Middle Eastern cuisine: fresh sandwiches, soups, entrées, desserts, pastries and mazas (appetizers). $ C B L D Mon.-Sat. THE FLAME BROILER THE RICE BOWL KING, 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103, 619-2786. 7159 Philips Highway, Ste. 104, 337-0007. F West Coast fave has healthy, inexpensive fast food with no transfats, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice, grilled beef, chicken, Korean short ribs. $ C L D Mon.-Sat. JJ’S BISTRO DE PARIS, 7643 Gate Parkway, Ste. 105, 996-7557. Authentic French cuisine served in a comfortable, charming setting. The scratch kitchen has fresh soups, stocks, sauces, pastries. $$ C L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Parkway, 425-4060.

F See Baymeadows. BOJ winner. $ C B L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, Tinseltown, 997-1955. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified. 2013 BOJ winner. $ C L D Daily OISHII, 4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 4, 928-3223.

Manhattan-style Japanese fusion cuisine: fresh, high-grade sushi, a variety of lunch specials, hibachi items. $$ C L D Daily SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Parkway N., Tinseltown, 9 97-1999. F Grill and brewery features local seafood, steaks, pizzas, award-winning freshly brewed ales and lager s. Dine indoors or outdoors. $$ L D Daily TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Court, 854-0426. Bite Club certified. 2013 BOJ winner. Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood, traditional Greek wines and desserts. Nightly belly dancing. $$ C L D Daily TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA, 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2, 565-1999. F New York-style thin crust, brick-ovencooked pizzas – gluten-free – as well as calzones, salads, sandwiches made fresh to order, using Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses. Boylan’s soda. Curbside pick-up. $$ L D Mon.-Sat.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

CASA MARIA, 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104, 757-6411.

F Family-owned-and-operated restaurant offers authentic Mexican food: fajitas, seafood dishes, a variety of hot sauces made in-house. Specialty is tacos de asada. $ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Road, 764-9999.

F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA, 840 Nautica Drive, Ste. 117, River City Marketplace, 714-9210. F See Mandarin. $$ C L D Daily SAVANNAH BISTRO, 14670 Duval Road, 741-4404. F Low Country Southern fare, with a twist of Mediterranean and French, in a relaxing atmosphere at Crowne Plaza Airport. Crab cakes, New York strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. Rainforest Lounge. $$$ C B L D Daily STICKY FINGERS, 13150 City Station Drive, River City Marketplace, 309-7427. F See Baymeadows. $$ C L D Daily

FOOD TRUCKS

DRIFTWOOD BBQ, 412-4559, driftwoodbbq.com, facebook.com/DriftwoodBBQ Southern soul barbecue, sandwiches, subs at Pitmaster Patrick O’Grady’s truck.

Pudding, pulled pork, sides, sliders, chicken. $ L D

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For questions, please call your advertising representative at 26 FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 2 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Poet Charles Baudelaire prayed for help, but not to God – rather, he prayed to writer Edgar Allan Poe. Novelist Malcolm Lowry sometimes pleaded with God for insight, but he also prayed to writer Franz Kafka. I like this approach to seeking guidance; I recommend it to you in the days ahead. Which hero, dead or alive, could you call on to uplift you? What amazing character brings the inspiration you need? Be brazen and imaginative. The spirits may be more help than you imagine. Magic is afoot.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): U.S. Confederate Gen. Richard S. Ewell (1817-’72) sometimes had episodes in which he truly thought he was a bird. Princess Alexandria of Bavaria (1826-’75) believed that when she was young, she’d eaten a glass piano. Then there was Prussian military officer Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher (1742-1819), who thought he was pregnant with an elephant. Sad, funny and crazy, right? Yet we all have fixed delusions.

They’re less bizarre than these, but they can still be debilitating. What are yours? Do you secretly believe a certain turning point in your past scarred you forever?

Are you wracked with anger or guilt because of something that may not have actually happened the way you recall? Good news: Now’s a great time to shed fixed delusions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Philosopher Eckhart Tolle suggests, “There may be one person who reflects your love back to you more clearly and more intensely than others.” For some, this numinous reflection is from a special animal. Whatever the case, devote extra time to your relationship with this creature in the next 14 days.

Meditate how to provide more nurturing and inspiration.

Brainstorm about possibly deepening the connection.

What practical actions could you take to boost your loved one’s fortunes?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian soprano Kirsten Flagstad was regarded as one of the great operatic singers of the 20th century. Critic Desmond Shawe-Taylor said, “No one within living memory surpassed her in sheer beauty and consistency of line and tone.” She specialized in operas of German composer Richard Wagner, whose master work, “The Ring of the Nibelung,” takes 15 hours to perform. Flagstad was asked to name the single most important thing she needed to perform Wagner’s music with the excellence it demanded. Her answer: comfy shoes. That’s good advice for your life and work, literally and metaphorically. Time to get really well grounded.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ever been in a social situation where you didn’t care what anyone thought of you and therefore felt absolutely free to act on your inner promptings? When was the last time you lost all inhibitions and self-consciousness making love? Can you truly say that sometime recently you’ve been totally responsive to festive impulses? If you’ve experienced any blockages in expressing this energy, now’s a perfect moment to fix that. You have a date with robust, innocent self-expression.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Norwegian public television is experimenting with the phenomenon Slow TV. In one reality show, the main character built a fire with logs and kept it burning for 12 hours. In another, patient viewers watched for five days as a cruise ship made its way along the Norwegian coast. A third show showed a woman knitting a sweater from start to finish. Get hooked on slow-motion activities like those. It may help lower

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’re smarter than you think. Soon you’ll be even smarter.

Previously inaccessible wisdom seeps up from your subconscious mind’s depths, making its way to your conscious awareness. Your eyes notice more than usual. Your memory works at peak levels. Your enhanced ability to entertain paradoxical ideas gives you special insight into the nature of reality. What will you do with an influx of higher intelligence? Focus its full force on a knotty problems.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Paris Review interviewed Mexican poet Octavio Paz. “Just how much revising do you do?” the interviewer asked. “I revise incessantly,” Paz replied. “Some critics say too much, and they may be right. But if there’s a danger in revising, there is much more danger in not revising. I believe in inspiration, but I also believe that we’ve got to help inspiration, restrain it, and even contradict it.” You’re ripe for an intense revision phase.

Inspiration has visited a lot lately, but now it’ll subside so you can wrangle all your raw material into graceful, resilient, enduring shapes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Costa Rica will closes its zoos in 2014. What will happen to the 400 or so animals housed there? They’ll have to be rehabilitated at animal rescue centers, then released into the wild. There is a metaphorically similar process for you in the months ahead. Parts of your instinctual nature will, in a sense, be freed from captivity.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Will fate kick your sweet ass soon? possibly. You may be compelled to face up to consequences of your unloving actions or unconscious decisions. You might be able to dramatically minimize or even neutralize the butt-thumping. How? Go over events of the last 11 months, and identify when you weren’t your very best self or didn’t live up to your highest ideals. Then perform atonement rituals. Express your desire to correct wrong turns. Give gifts to heal damaged dynamics.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Grammywinning singer-songwriter Bill Withers became a big star in the 1970s with hits like “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean on Me.” He hasn’t recorded a new album since 1985, nor has he toured. What happened?

In “Still Bill,” the documentary film about his life, Withers says, “I watch other people show off and I say, man, I used to want to show off. If I could just get, you know, moved to. I need a little injection in my showin’ off gland.” Wish you could get an injection like that. I’d like to see you show off more. Not in a contrived, over-thetop, Lady Gaga-esque way, but to get more aggressive in showing folks who you are and what you can do. I want your talents and assets to be better known.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I have a feeling your value will be rising in the weeks ahead.

An attractive person you thought was out of your league may express curiosity about you. You may get an offer to do an interesting job or task you previously considered unavailable. I bet your reputation is growing, mostly for the better. Here’s the upshot: Have confidence in your power to attract bigger rewards and more appreciation.

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HOLIDAYS AND A SUBSPECIES OF BEINGS We chatted for a good bit in line at the veg fest. You compared your name to a holiday and mine to a group of people? It took me a minute to get your meaning. Should have taken you up on your offer to stick around. When: Nov. 9. Where: Riverside Park. #1312-1113 ANIME TALK IN CHAMBLIN You: Pretty blonde, light blue eyes with a tan-ish scarf.

Me: Wearing a single braid on one side, in a blue dress and a raccoon backpack. First, we bonded over a love for “Loveless,” then you recommended “Clamp School Detectives.” I wish I’d asked for your name. :) When: Nov. 6.

Where: Chamblin’s Uptown. #1310-1106 BLACKSHEEP BARTENDED FRIDAY NIGHT You’re really cute slinging those drinks. I got a to-go order from you on Friday night around 8. I’m sorry you have to deal with creepy old men all of the time but you seem to handle yourself well. :) When: Nov. 1. Where: Blacksheep. #1309-1106 DOWNTOWN TSI SUNDAY BEERFEST GIRL “C” from Orange Park has a womanly adorableness; has a friend “M.” Me: Helping my friend get out of jail Sunday evening; stopped for a quick beer to kill time. Left for about 20 minutes; came back to talk more! Let’s chat a third time. When: Oct. 27.

Where: Club TSI Discotheque. #1306-1023 DOGTOBERFEST Gator Woman walking Minnie Mouse, you were talking with handsome guy in Life Is Good shirt and brindle dog with a bandana. You left way too early; Fate was knocking! Even shy pups need love. When: Oct. 26. Where: Dogtoberfest. #1305-1023 JACKSONVILLE ZOO, MOM AND KIDS You: At the zoo with 2 children. ISU by the maze, then children’s play area. We passed a few times. I wanted to introduce myself; sorry I didn’t. Me: Guy who made eye contact with you as much as I could to see if there was interest. With my three beautiful little boys. Was there mutual attraction/interest? When: Oct. 19. Where: Jacksonville #1307-1023 DIDN’T DREAD LOOKING AT YOU You: Brown dreadlocks, cute smile at Yoga Fest. Me: Colorful dress with a screaming baby in a stroller. You asked me what I did to the kid. When: Oct. 12. Where: Riverside Arts Market. #1306-1023 PEGASUS GALLERY’S GODDESS You: Covered in tattoos, eyes to get lost in, tiny hands, buns to die for! Me: Redhead bombshell, can’t get enough, drooling over sexy you. The moment ISU smile, had to have you. Want to wake up to your beautiful face, make you feel special. Be my bite-sized goodness. I adore you. When: Oct. 10. Where: Pegasus Gallery, St. Augustine. #1302-1016 I SAW U Connection Made!

SEARCHING FOR SHARK TEETH You: Digging in the sand, searching for shark teeth; looked as beautiful as I’ve ever seen you. You’re curious about the world; your curiosity’s sophisticated, inspiring, sexy. I think about you every day; hope I cross your mind every now and then. Wish I was your missing shark tooth. When: Sept. 2. Where: Jacksonville. #1302-1016 FROM COLD SHOULDER TO PINING AFTER YOU We shared a picnic table, you snapchatting away. I yelled at you, I’m that drunk girl. I gave you the cold shoulder, but hey girl, can I take ya on a date and a half? Four and a half? When: A date and a half ago. Where: Park Place Picnicking. #1300-1009

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PETERBROOKE BOY You: With Peterbrooke bag, pink tissue.

Tall, dark, handsome (dirty blonde), gray shirt/pants. You walked in the Loop, look confused, didn’t buy anything. I’ll help you find where to go. Me: On lunch, young professional, gray skirt, white shirt, brown hair, light brown eyes that met yours a time or two. Smiled at each other on sidewalk.

When: Oct. 3. Where: San Marco. #1301-1009 READING JUXTAPOSE Me: Long brown curly hair, freckles and tight black pants. You: Denim & tattoos. We made eye contact several times. Maybe I’m lucky enough for you to read this! When: Sept. 26. Where: Barnes & Noble @ Town Center. #1299-1002 STAY As brief as it was, it was still worth it. That one moment when you and I shared eye contact was all it took.

My heart fluttered and my words stuttered. I couldn’t get “Hello” out. But as long as you and I exist, you will be in my prayers. When: My birthday. Where: Library. #1298-1002 PUB OUTLAW You: Beautiful, long dark-haired; in that black OUTLAW dress. Must say NEVER seen a dress worn so well.

Me: Just hanging out playing pool. Would love to see you come through that door and suck the oxygen out of that place ONCE again. You’re plain AMAZING. When: Sept. 20.

Where: The Pub. #1297-1002 PLAYING WITH SARAN WRAP You: Half-Asian? Beauty in your green apron, wrapping containers filled with coffee goodies. Me: Wearing a Boston hat, joking about the I Saw U’s. Hey girl. There’s a first and a half for everything. When: Sept. 18. Where: Starbucks @ Baymeadows. #1296-0925 BLONDE WITH A FEDORA I walked up to the sub line not knowing that a tall, beautiful blonde would be finishing her order before me. We briefly made eye contact; you walked away. I ordered my sub without toppings, hoping I’d run into you at checkout. Maybe next time. When: Sept. 1. Where: Publix Subs @ Atlantic Blvd. #1295-0918 WILD CHILD You: Brown-eyed brunette wearing black at the Wild Child show. Me: Checkered shirt and jeans, with a PBR, trying to pay attention to the music and failing. The songs were good, but your dancing was better. Maybe next time I can join?

When: Sept. 15. Where: Jack Rabbits. #1294-0918 BLEND MY SMOOTHIE CENTURY EMT You: Big thing in a small package. Wearing an EMT shirt, getting into a sexy beige Chevy. Me: Cute brunette hottie behind the counter at Smoothie King. Let’s get together and blend our juices. When: Sept. 11. Where: Smoothie King @ Fleming Island. #1293-0918 CUTE GUY ALONE AT CPK You: Blonde guy, reddish button-down, jeans, eating alone at CPK. Me: Brunette girl, black top, jeans, picking up to-go order. Waitresses surrounded you; I couldn’t say hi or give you my number. But my sister dared me to; you must reply.

Every ’80s baby knows a dare’s a dare! When: Sept. 14.

Where: California Pizza Kitchen, Town Center. #1292-0918 BEAUTIFUL BLONDE ON FOOTBALL FIELD Me: Tall guy jogging around a football field who stopped dead in his tracks. You: Beautiful woman leaving football practice with a Miami bag and a maroon SU. I have to see you again; would love to buy you lunch, dinner or anything you want! When: Aug. 10. Where: Police Athletic League. #1291-0918

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The Real Cost of Class Size Compliance Duval County honor students are being set up for failure

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ith mixed feelings, parents of students in Duval County Public Schools read the Oct. 21 Florida Times-Union headline “Duval Getting Class Size More Under Control.” We hope Superintendent Nikolai Vitti and his leadership team will reduce large fines for our school district, but neither the article nor Vitti explained the high price (or fine) DCPS teachers and students have paid to “achieve” class size compliance.

This article is a respectful explanation of the class size compliance, which wasn’t fully shared by Vitti or local media outlets. We will explain how Vitti and DCPS executed class size compliance, and potential long-term effects it will have on our students, teachers, schools and communities.

The key issue with class size amendment is that class size has been interpreted to apply only to “core classes,” which include math, science and English classes. Accelerated classes in those subjects aren’t included in current FLDOE interpretation of the amendment. This means there’s no limit to the number of students in electives and accelerated classes. From what we understand, Stanton’s and Paxon’s magnet high school IB programs have separate funding and no issues with class size for this school year.

Given the current interpretation, class size compliance was a two-step approach. The first step was to place a record number of students in physical education (PE) classes and, in many cases, assign students to multiple PE classes, since physical education is not bound by the amendment. Second, because accelerated classes like Cambridge AICE, AP and IB courses aren’t bound by the amendment, many students were placed in these classes. PE classes have upwards of 60 students, and many Cambridge AICE, AP and IB classes have upwards of 40 students.

Besides the obvious absurdity of the idea that one teacher, in 90 minutes, can teach roughly 60 students how to, for example, play tennis, the overcrowding leads to other major concerns: • Taking three PE in classes in one year jeopardizes students’ post-high-school careers, including college and vocational training.

• Taking three electives in one year is a roadblock to graduation requirements.

• A schedule with several PE classes and no weighted grades can artificially lower the GPA. Everyone has talent, whether it’s academic, physical or creative. For some students, electives are the only classes where they excel and the

reason they stay in school. Electives provide an intellectual, creative outlet traditional academic classes cannot. As such, it’s critical that electives remain a manageable size and do not become merely a buffer to keep “core” classes small.

At one time in our country, a high school diploma opened a lot of doors — but in our current economy, college degrees are the new high school diploma. The 2013-’14 school year schedules will make getting into college all the more difficult, as students must take rigorous academic courses and have a high GPA (above 4.0) to be considered for admission and scholarships. Instead of rewarding their hardworking Cambridge AICE, AP and IB students, this year, DCPS has put many in classes with 40 or more students. For our DCPS college-bound students, AICE and AP courses are their core courses and should be treated as such by our city and state education leaders.

Any parent who has heard a college admission officer’s spiel within the last 10 years can tell you the rule every college tells prospective students: Take the most rigorous courses offered and perform well in those classes. We submit that this year, to achieve class size compliance, DCPS honor students are being set up for failure.

According to its website, of the students admitted to the University of Florida in 2013, 84.3 percent had a 4.0 GPA or above, 77.2 percent had taken 31 or more academic courses and 88.8 percent of SAT scores were 2,100 to 2,400.

At Florida State University, students admitted in 2013 earned 3.9-4.7 GPAs and SAT scores were 1,730-1,960. Its website also states a variety of other factors are also considered: the rigor and quality of courses and curriculum, grade trends, class rank, strength of senior schedule in academic subjects, math level in senior year and the number of years in a sequential foreign language.

In order to earn a GPA above 4.0, students must be in classes with weighted grades — accelerated classes, not “core” classes. GPA admission requirements to two of Florida’s oldest universities substantiate community concerns with class size compliance; accelerated college preparatory classes are the core classes for college acceptance. Four years of English with substantial writing includes AP Language and AP Literature. To earn top marks on college board exams, students must

take AP/AICE/IB courses to develop necessary (tested) vocabulary, writing and thinking skills.

Accelerated classes with close to 40 students do not “provide educational excellence in every school, in every classroom, for every student, every day,” as the DCPS mission states, or allow teachers to “meet the demands of the Common Core Standards and students’ individual needs,” as part of DCPS’ strategies on its website.

We question the rationale for the 2013-’14 DCPS increase in length of school day to simply add one more elective (for many students, a second PE course). It seems the cost of hiring teachers for these electives could have been used to hire teachers to help with the overcrowding of “non-core” challenging, academic classes.

Vitti’s chief of staff, Wendy LeHockey, was present at a recent meeting of concerned parents, where she acknowledged the difficulties for students this year and re-emphasized the need to meet the class-size requirements.

LeHockey further stated that, however unfortunate, there had to be a year of sacrifice.

We believe this year of sacrifice will result in lower AICE/AP/IB scores, lower grades and fewer families choosing the local public school option for their children’s education.

Parents and community members still don’t know the DCPS leadership team’s longterm plan for our children — and teachers. We applaud the goals for the new lobbyist hired to work the few weeks the Legislature is in session, to include lobbying to change class size amendment calculations to align with charter school calculations. The lobbyist, John Sullivan, was hired to work while the Legislature was in session; this means he has a meager 60 days to meet his goals. What will happen to class size next year if our schools’ lobbyist doesn’t change the regulations? Dr. Vitti, parents and community members are here to help you achieve your goals.

One does not need to be an educational researcher to understand the critical role of the teacher in student and school success. Talented, experienced teachers are the soul of a school and play an integral part in a school’s success.

One does not need to be an urban planner or sociologist to understand the interdependent relationship between a thriving community and a successful local school. Meeting core class size amendment has put a terrific, nonsustainable workload on teachers this school year. For high school teachers in DCPS, their planning

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period has been replaced with a class. Besides granting a mere one-hour-a-day increase in wages, DPCS has not done anything to alleviate the burden on our teachers. Evaluations will continue, and teacher performance will still be linked to student performance. This scenario seems like a lose-lose for student test scores and teacher performance.

Folio Weekly’s July 3 cover story, “Short-time Teachers,” covered the issue and cost of teacher attrition, stating, “Duval County loses one out of two new teachers in the first five years.”

“It’s not just pay,” Vitti said in the story, which continues, “He noted that the classroom is a microcosm of all of society’s problems — child abuse, neglect, homes with overwrought parents and homes with no books. Faced every day with this ‘overwhelming burden,’ he contends, teachers are at high risk for losing morale.”

In the best of times, teachers face an “overwhelming burden.” This year, they also face: • An increase in the number of students in each class.

• A reduced amount of prep time.

• A rise in compensation by only one hour’s pay every other day.

• In many classes, no books are provided until October.

We can only hope our devoted, experienced and talented teachers will stay in our schools.

We can only hope successful community schools will continue to thrive. The students, teachers and the Jacksonville communities deserve better.

Let’s be clear who’s been sacrificed this year — our teachers and our students. Our students, teachers and communities deserve more.

Suzanne Thompson Julie LaGoy

Thompson and her family are Jacksonville natives. Her three daughters have been students in Duval County Public Schools since 1998; two daughters currently attend Fletcher High School and one is a junior at Florida State University.

LaGoy and her family live at the Beaches. Her children have attended public schools across the country, most recently in Florida where they transferred in August 2011.

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