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Editor’s Note Thank You for the Food We Eat

More people are going hungry than you might think, but you can have a big impact

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s you read this, you might be prepping for a big Thanksgiving feast, or you could have just finished one. Perhaps you’re digging into leftovers of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce.

Or maybe you don’t know how or where you’ll get your next meal.

It’s a sad but fitting reality that in the land of plenty, so many have so little. Particularly when so much food, including a lot of those Thanksgiving leftovers, goes in the trash.

A mortifying statistic: More than a third of food in the U.S. goes to waste every day, said Bruce Ganger, Second Harvest North Florida executive director, during his recent TEDxJacksonville talk.

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268-3655 Crops left unpicked because it would cost too much to harvest them. And, yes, the food we let rot in our own refrigerators.

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That’s where Second Harvest North Florida comes in. It will distribute more than 24 million pounds of food in 2013 through a complex logistics network that picks up food that would otherwise be dumped, sorts it at a warehouse, then ships it back out to nonprofit agencies in 17 counties. Second Harvest has leveraged relationships with large food suppliers like ConAgra and retail partners like Walmart, Winn-Dixie, Publix, BJs and Target to stretch each dollar to generate seven meals — the equivalent of two days of food for a person in need. If every one of Folio Weekly’s more than 132,000 readers donated $1, that would pay for 924,000 meals, enough to feed more than 10,000 people for a month.

But so many people remain blind to the hunger problem. They’ve never worried about how they will pay for their next meal.

Those who are food insecure often look like everyone else. Many are working poor who can’t make ends meet, forced to choose between spending money on rent or gas or food. One in six adults experience food insecurity each day in the United States.

And many are children: One out of every four doesn’t know where her next meal will come from.

The problem is exacerbated by a decrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as food stamps. The 2009 Recovery Act’s temporary boost to SNAP benefits ended on Nov. 1, making the average about $1.40 per person per meal in 2014.

In a report by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, nutrition experts said most SNAP benefit levels are based on unrealistic assumptions about food costs, preparation time and access to grocery stores, and recommended changing the calculation to better ensure households have enough resources to purchase an adequate diet.

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and refined sugar. These are called “energydense” foods because they have more calories per dollar, but they’re less likely to fill you up because they contain fewer nutrients and hold less satiating power, according to a 2005 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

This could result in “passive overeating and therefore weight gain.” Plus, foods high in fat and sugar taste good, sending signals to our brains that reinforce a poor diet.

“Evidence is emerging that obesity in America is a largely economic issue,” the report states.

Add to that increasingly sedentary jobs, unaffordable gym memberships, those working multiple jobs who lack time to work out, lowincome neighborhoods deemed too dangerous for children to play outdoors, and “food desert” communities with no well-stocked supermarkets easily accessed by foot or public transportation.

This is how people who are food insecure can end up becoming obese and having epidemic levels of chronic diseases. All of Northeast Florida, except St. Johns County, has higher age-adjusted diabetes death rates than the state average. More than two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese in the “food deserts” of Duval County’s Northside and Westside.

Some have started community gardens, such as The Bridge of Northeast Florida in Springfield and Ju’Coby Pittman with the Clara White Mission, which also gave out nearly 147,000 meals in 2012. The Sulzbacher Center and City Rescue Mission serve hundreds of thousands of meals each year, and Trinity Lutheran Church fed more than 41,000 people with 267,110 bags of food last year.

The problem of hunger is immense, and it seems almost insurmountable. But Ganger assured us that it’s not. Second Harvest and many other organizations are showing that we can alleviate the symptoms of hunger. The underlying causes, however, will take more than logistics to solve.

This column is not meant to make you feel guilty for your bounty. But perhaps it will make you a little more grateful for it — and induce you to share some of what you have.

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

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Mail Jacksonville City Council Must Create Diversity for Invocation

I am a big supporter of the First Amendment.

I joined Americans United (au.org) because of that. I believe that AU helps sustain the intent of the First Amendment.

AU is helping in the Town of Greece v.

Galloway case. That case has me thinking about our City Council. Our City Council has an invocation before its meetings. To be within the rules of the First Amendment, no particular religion should dominate. Various religions and nonreligions should be represented.

That is my point of view. Can I defend it?

Certainly many people are trying to defend that position before the Supreme Court. Google Greece v. Galloway and you will see. Here’s a link to our local chapter meetup site discussion board that has some links to articles defending that position (bit.ly/AUJax).

Why did the writers of the Constitution single out religion? Were they wise in doing that?

To paraphrase, one clause states that one religion can not dominate the government. To me, that includes the appearance of dominance. And if only one religion is represented month after month in the invocation, then it appears that a religion has been established.

Certainly the [Jacksonville] City Council can do away with the invocation. Diversity does create more work. But what they can not do is allow Councilman Don Redman to give the invocation more than one time within a 12-month period.

Please write your City Council representative.

Demand diversity or ask them to quit the

invocation. Ask your priest or rabbi or pastor or a humanist celebrant to apply to be one of the ones that gives the invocation. We are a diverse community. The City Council was elected to represent all of us.

Susan Aertker Jacksonville

Speed Limits Should Be Raised and Enforced

Although I can’t disagree with many of the factors you pointed out in your well-reasoned column [“Whoa, Speed Racer,” Nov. 20], they don’t lead me to the same conclusion. I travel Florida’s interstates a lot, and three or four times a year, I go through Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Louisiana seems to be the only state among them to have a 75 mph speed limit anywhere, and it applies only on long, straight, rural and usually lightly traveled segments of interstate highway. There seems to be little harm in it, other than the loss of revenue to the local jurisdictions who benefit from speeding fines obtained from those likely to be in the upper reaches of the 85 percent of drivers who drive at speeds which seem comfortable and safe given the highway and traffic conditions.

In stark contrast, there are often stretches of open highway in remote areas where the speed limit is artificially low — well below a safe and normal speed — which gives these jurisdictions the opportunity to make up for said loss of revenue from unsuspecting (out of state?) motorists who wouldn’t expect these roads to be heavily patrolled. There are few reminders of the (sometimes) lower speed limits, such as 50 or 55 mph on open rural highways with little traffic.

This points out that if the speed limit takes relevant factors of terrain and traffic into account, increasing it should have little effect on the accident rate and just about the only downside would be using a bit more gasoline.

As to the argument that most drivers will simply drive a bit faster than the posted speed regardless of how high it might be, that would disappear if the tolerance (generally believed to be about 9 mph) were adjusted. Drivers want to drive at a safe, comfortable and stress-free speed, free from fear of overzealous enforcement.

It isn’t the law, it’s the way it’s applied — in designating areas where the limits should be raised, and in enforcing it.

Joe Lowrey Jacksonville

Corrections

• The website for Florida Democrats is fl oridadems.org.

An incorrect website was published on page 8 of the Nov. 6 issue.

• The names of Caryn Nesset, Renee Phoenix and Eli Clark were misspelled in a caption on page 26 of the Sept. 25 issue.

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News Too Sexy for My Neighborhood

Community members don’t want sex shops, but politicians are hamstrung by First Amendment protections

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he concept that “sex sells” doesn’t hold much water when it comes up against the concept of “not in my backyard.”

In two cases, a proposed sex shop and a bikini bar both ran head-on into the NIMBY syndrome.

On Nov. 14, the Jacksonville Planning Commission listened to the complaints of about 60 people protesting a zoning exception that would allow a shuttered Burger King on Baymeadows Road to be converted into the Paradise Bikini Bar, selling alcohol and featuring women dancing in bikinis.

The commission voted unanimously against it, saying it was not a good fit for a community working to revitalize itself.

Attorney Karl Sanders, who represented businessman Ticco Zhao, who wants to build the bikini bar, said his client has not determined whether he will appeal the issue to the Jacksonville City Council.

“I’ll consider all the facts, but in my six years on the council, I don’t see where one of these types of bills have improved the overall health of the community,” City Councilman Stephen Joost told News4Jax.com prior to the Planning Commission vote.

Sanders said he has a hard time understanding how the bikini bar would affect the area, which is a major street with restaurants and a bank. He said the Planning Commission decision was incorrect and said the First Amendment is on his side.

“The First Amendment does not discriminate. It guarantees freedom of speech to everyone, including speech that a majority of us may find disgusting or morally offensive,” Sanders said. “But it does mean that the government can’t require a zoning protection for protected speech, whether it be a proposal for a new church or a bikini bar.”

The Doll House, a nude bar that operated on Atlantic Boulevard for 25 years, endured several legal challenges because it was located across the street from Assumption Catholic Church and Bishop Kenny High School and near a residential area. In Jacksonville, bars with nude dancers are not allowed to sell alcohol.

After the Florida Department of Transportation took that property for a highway project, owner Charlie Hartsock found property along Philips Highway — he’s now building a new club there. There was no telephone listing for Hartsock and the old club telephone number has been disconnected.

Danny Becton, who’s running for City Council in 2015 for the District 11 seat which includes the location for the proposed bikini bar, challenged the granting of a permit and ran afoul of former City Councilwoman Suzanne Jenkins when he suggested the bikini bar would fit better in her Englewood neighborhood, which already has some adult entertainment establishments,

Danny Becton, who’s running for Jacksonville City Council for District 11 in 2015, challenged the granting of a permit allowing a shuttered Burger King on Baymeadows Road to become a bikini bar. Photos: Dennis Ho

including Wacko’s Bar & Grill, a strip club.

“Rest assured that we are no fan of Wacko’s and the rest of the adult entertainment industry located on Emerson Street. We would love to have it leave our community for the very same reasons that Danny Becton stated as to why they don’t want it in their community.

However, whether or not we like it or not, this industry has a right to be there as granted by the Supreme Court,” Jenkins said in a statement. “So we do our part and make sure they follow our laws and our city ordinances.”

But Becton said the decision prevents a cascade of other adult entertainment venues wanting to open in the area.

“Once you allow that use, it is difficult to not allow the second guy to come in. That first door into our neighborhood is very important.”

Becton said he had never been in a bikini bar, but he’s heard “it’s close to nudity without being nude.”

Jenkins, president of the Greater Englewood Neighborhood Association, was the author of the current zoning ordinance dealing with bikini bars.

Residents living in the Baymeadows area feared the bikini bar, featuring scantily clad, dancing women, would hurt property values, would increase crime in the area west of

Interstate 95, and was inconsistent with the other businesses in the area.

“This is not a positive influence on the community,” Becton said. “It is very obvious, when you look at place where businesses like these exist, it goes downhill.”

While the bikini bar has already received a liquor license, it had to request a zoning exception that allows both alcohol and dancing, Sanders said.

Becton presented petitions with more than 500 signatures to the Planning Commission, expressing opposition to the zoning change.

It was not a case of “not in my backyard” in Clay County, but a case of “not in my county.”

Clay County Commissioners did just what their attorney urged them not to do when they refused to make changes to the county’s landuse code to permit adult entertainment stores in specific zoning districts. Right now, the county has an ordinance banning adult stores anywhere.

“This is an issue we are going to have to deal with. Putting our heads in the sand is not going to work,” Mark Scruby, the county’s attorney, warned the commissioners at a Nov. 13 meeting.

During a public hearing, a parade of county pastors weighed in, telling the commissioners that a sex shop was not a good fit in the county,

The Jacksonville Planning Commission unaminously voted on Nov. 14 against allowing a bikini bar on Baymeadows Road.

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and warning them it could lead to a lowering of property values, and bring prostitution and other crimes to the area.

Currently, Clay County has no sex shops or adult entertainment businesses, but it recently received a request from a real estate agent asking about the procedure for opening a store that sells adult materials.

Scruby told the commissioners they could not ban adult stores based on content, but could regulate their placement by zoning.

The commissioners, in a 5-0 vote, asked Scruby to seek legal help from a lawyer who specializes in constitutional law to see if their current ordinance could be revised to keep sex shops out of the county.

“I do not know if it’s enforceable,” Scruby said of the existing ordinance.

He warned the elected officials that adult entertainment businesses are considered protected speech under the First Amendment, making it very difficult to legally oppose them.

Stores selling sex toys have sprouted up in Waldo, St. Augustine, Yulee and in several locations around Jacksonville.

During the public comment period, several residents and pastors told the county to do whatever they could to keep out sex shops.

“Once they get a toehold, you aren’t going to be able to get them out. It will be like a tick on a blue dog’s back,” Middleburg resident David Chesser said.

“This is not right in God’s eyes,” he said.

“You’re looking at prostitution moving in. You are looking at crime moving in.”

Christian Faith Center Pastor Mark Sellers said he opposed allowing adult stores in the county.

“It’s a moral issue. We want to keep this out of the community,” he said. “We have stand up for what we believe is true.”

Pastor Harry Douglas, of the Middleburg Church of God, told the county commissioners, “We will be praying for you to make the right decisions.”

Ron Word rword@folioweekly.com

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NewsBuzz No Plan to Rename Veterans Memorial Arena

No Local Lieutenant Governor

Mayor Alvin Brown has no plans to change the name of Veterans Memorial Arena. “At no time have we proposed removing the Veterans Memorial designation at the Arena, a title that we appreciate, support and cherish,” said David DeCamp, Brown’s spokesman. The issue came up when Council members asked about possible revenue streams from the ballpark and arena areas to offset some of the $43 million being spent on the new scoreboards at EverBank Field, DeCamp said. There’s never been any plan by Brown or his administration to rename the arena, he added.

A Tampa newspaper reported that St. Johns County School Superintendent Joe Joyner was on the short list of those being considered by Gov. Rick Scott to be lieutenant governor, but Joyner removed his name from consideration on Nov. 21. The No. 2 spot has been vacant since March, when Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll resigned after it was revealed she’d done some work for the Allied Veterans of the World. The Tampa Bay Times and St. Augustine Record reported Nov. 18 that Scott was considering Joyner, as well as Seminole County Sheriff Don Esling, state Sen. Tom Lee, R-Brandon, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandy Mumford.

“I believe very strongly that I made a promise to the St. Johns County School District several years ago,” Joyner wrote in an email to district staff. He has a contract through 2017.

Judge Revises Michael Dunn Public Records Order A judge has revised his order on releasing material from the upcoming murder trial of Michael Dunn for the shooting death of Jordan Davis, but several media organizations are not pleased with his decision. Judge Russell Healey had earlier banned releasing material until he’d had a chance to review it. The new decision allows the public release of the material after 30 days if neither the defense or prosecution objects. Attorney George Gabel, representing The Florida Times-Union and First Coast News, said he thinks 30 days is too long. Times-Union Editor Frank Denton said the procedure allows prosecutors and defense attorneys to unreasonably delay the public records release.

More Discord on Clay School Board The Clay County School Board has broken with tradition and re-elected Carol Studdard to a third consecutive term as chairman. Lisa Graham, who’d been serving as vice chairman, was passed over by the divided board – Janice Kerekes was chosen for that post. In the past, the vice chairman moved to the top spot when the new chairman was elected. Studdard and Kerekes have been opposed to many of the actions of Superintendent Charles Van Zant Jr., including seeking an investigation into his support for a history and American Exceptionalism conference in early November.

Graham has generally supported Van Zant.

Jacksonville Hits 100 Homicides Jacksonville’s homicide rate has topped 100 for the second year in a row. As of Nov. 19, following a period of increased shootings, including the fatal shooting of four people in one home, it’s climbed to 103, compared with 89 for the same period last year, according to figures the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released. The number of murders is also up, with 83 murders this year, compared with 75 for last year, which racked up 108 homicides, 93 of which were ruled a murder. “All murders are homicides. Not all homicides are murders.

Homicide is the killing of another human being. Murder is the criminal intent of the killing of another human being,” said Melissa Bujeda, a spokeswoman for the sheriff’s office.

Soderberg Joins JaxPort Board Nancy Soderberg, foreign policy expert and college professor, joined the JaxPort Board of Directors at its Nov. 19 meeting. Soderburg was appointed by Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown; past chairman James Citrano was appointed for a second four-year term.

JaxPort has a seven-member unpaid Board of Directors which offers port policy guidance.

Veteran Educators Honored

Bostwick Building’s Future

Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet presented Shine Awards to two Clay County teachers and one Duval County educator on Nov. 19. They are Kenneth McAllister, retired from the Air Force after 15 years, who teaches special education students and social studies at Clay High School in Green Cove Springs; David Silverman, retired after 24 years in the Marine Corps and Army National Guard, who teaches at the Clay County Center for Adult and Community Education; and Jacqueline Williams, a U.S. Navy retiree after 21 years of service, who teaches American government, economics and AP psychology at A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology in Jacksonville. Shine Awards are presented to those Floridians who have positively influenced students through education.

The historic Bostwick Building – you know, that place with the Jaguar mural at the foot of the Main Street Bridge – has been saved from demolition. On Nov. 19, the Jacksonville City Council’s Land Use & Zoning Committee denied a request from the structure’s owners, Val and Karl Bostwick, to demolish it. The committee also approved the Historic Preservation Committee’s recommendation to give the Bostwick landmark status. Those actions must be approved by the entire City Council. The building’s future is still uncertain, though Jacques Klempf has spent $60,000 on fees for structural engineers and a design team to see if the Bostwick can be redeveloped into a restaurant, the Jacksonville Business Journal reported.

Bouquets & Brickbats Bouquets to Director Jane Lindberg and the Island Chamber Singers, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary of performing for audiences on Amelia Island. In addition to leading several church choirs, Lindberg taught music at Jacksonville University. The Island Chamber Singers is a mixed choir of about 40 voices, performing locally about four times a year.

Bouquets to pancreatic cancer survivor Patrick McLaughlin for working with others to start the Florida Pancreas Cancer Coalition Inc. (flpcc.org), a Florida not-for-profit corporation created to raise funds for local pancreatic cancer research at the Mayo Clinic.

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DEEMABLE TECH

Thanks a Million

Q: I’m thinking about getting a TV for our apartment for Christmas. How big should it be? I would like a bigger TV, but our apartment is small.

A: There’s a simple formula to calculate how big your TV “should” be, based on how far away you will be sitting from it. The minimum TV size should be your distance from the screen in inches, divided by 3. The maximum is the distance divided by 1.5. So if you’re sitting 10 feet from your screen, 10 times 12 is 120; then divide it by 3 to get the minimum TV size of 40 inches. At that distance, your maximum TV size is 80 inches. You will find that you can have a fairly large TV, unless you’re going to be sitting extremely close. The size of your TV can also determine what screen resolution you need. If you decide to go with a smaller TV, 720p is probably sufficient – and cheaper. If the screen is small or far away, the lower resolution won’t be noticeable. But if you’re going big, 1080p is definitely the way to go. Check out our blog at folioweekly.com/deemable for more helpful hints on buying a new TV

Between nonstop Black Friday ads and premature Christmas displays, it’s easy for folks who don’t work at Hallmark shops to forget about Thanksgiving. While I try to avoid traditional holiday celebrations (which reminds me: Check out my blog next week to read my commemoration of America Recycles Day!), Thanksgiving is one of the few I even acknowledge. Sure, there’s the all-day gorgefest that usually starts with eggs Benedict and home fries at breakfast and ends with a midnight fridge raid for leftover turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, but there’s something to be said for a day that encourages us to be grateful. I’m most appreciative for my health, friends and family. I am also thankful to call Jacksonville home. Living in a metropolitan area of 1 million, we’re lucky to have so many things to do (have you seen our calendar of events?)

– without “big” city aggravations like an outrageous cost of living and worse traffic. FYI, NEFla’s humidity isn’t even close to being the nation’s highest (you’ll be shocked which city’s is). For what First Coasters have to be thankful for, visit my blog at folioweekly.com/specktator.

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Crime City

Why Jerkwads Go Free

Sometimes criminals must walk to maintain our Fourth Amendment rights

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ne of the ironies of law is that it is sometimes necessary, for the upholding of sacred principle, to disculpate a scumbag in the prosecution of his scumbaggery. Thus, the Supreme Court will rule soon if a shotgun, held to the heads of California citizens by Walter Fernandez so as to relieve them of their lawful goods, money and chattels, may be adduced as evidence to remand the aforementioned felon to an extended stay in a sunny Golden State prison.

While searching a neighborhood, LA cops knocked on Fernandez’s door. He was, at the moment, rearranging his girlfriend’s face into bloody hamburger. The cops rudely interrupted, then arrested him for domestic battery. They asked to search the place; Fernandez said no.

Once Walter was jugged, the popo returned and asked again. This time, the no-longerhemorrhaging girlfriend said, “Come on in!”

Cops recovered the shotgun, ammo and knife Walter used for his robberies. A judge tagged onto his sentence an additional 14 years, during which he will get to worry each day if an MS-13 banger will stick a shiv in his guts, then stir.

The point is this: Fernandez was a lawful tenant. He refused a search. The cops then entered, searched and seized without a warrant. If the state persuades the court that other people, who are neither co-owners nor tenants of your home, can waive your Fourth Amendment rights, we’re cooked.

If a girlfriend or boyfriend can waive your rights, who else can? The plumber, the kids, some yob you let watch your tube because his flat screen’s on the fritz? There’s no end to this.

It gets worse. In Massachusetts, lawmakers, in their concurrent, consensual and concupiscent wisdom, want to authorize cops to make no-warrant, no-knock raids any time 24/7 in order to check if you have lawfully secured your lawful firearm in its lawfully mandated childproof box.

“Just checking, sir and ma’am. Got to protect the children. You can go back to sleep now.”

In Washington state, legislators proposed a law mandating that, if you refuse a kiddie gun box check, and ask police to appear before a judge and obtain a warrant, you will serve one year in prison, where you can ponder your life to the desolate roar of the Pacific Ocean.

If cops can bust into your house to check your gun box, why shouldn’t they check everything else while they’re there? Do you use your spare bedroom for an eBay business that — gasp — is not licensed, permitted and zoned? Do you pop your corn in the trans-fatty oil of the coconut palm? (That’s a no-no in New York.) Is that dog snoozing on your couch

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Arrest the miscreants! Impound the pooch!

Steve Mosca, one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Jacksonville, noted this in the legal website Avvo’s blog: “In this jurisdiction recently, a judge said it was OK for police to break open a safe in someone’s home because, in his opinion, a warrant would have been issued if they had asked for one.” Such reasoning makes search warrants, and judicial review of police, merely notional. There’s no need for a warrant because cops can always get one if they want one!

The judge who issued that opinion should be chained to the light posts in the marbleized horror we call the Duval County Courthouse and given 10 lashes while a crier intones these words: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

Many readers believe that the Constitution is a “living document.” By this they imply that, having been written more than 200 years ago by badly dressed men wearing dreadful wigs and burdened by eyeglasses that didn’t focus and ivory teeth that didn’t chew, the Constitution may be ignored or finessed when inconvenient.

The razor edge of government is police.

Government’s desire to bend law in order to let cops slip the light reins of judicial review is disturbing. We all need cops the way we need air. We don’t, however, need them ranging over the city uncontrolled, unjudged and unchecked, in the manner of the Golden Horde raging across the Eurasian Steppes.

Now and then, to keep our own doors on their hinges and our own homes unsearched, with all their embarrassing secrets intact, a piece of social garbage like Walter Fernandez needs to walk, 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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What’s driving the decline in youth football participation?

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op Warner is under siege — or so says the national media.

Recent reports are that Pop Warner, America’s largest youth football program, saw its participation drop a staggering 9.5 percent from 2010 to 2012, from its 2010 peak of 249,000 participants. Pop Warner, founded in 1929, grew steadily until recent years; according to ESPN, participation dropped 5.7 percent in 2011 and another 4 percent last year.

If there’s anything encouraging to be said for Pop Warner enthusiasts, it is that the decline appears to have flattened this year.

Why are kids leaving Pop Warner?

Many prominent commentators attribute the decline to factors that include the increased popularity of other sports. Others say Pop Warner is becoming less popular because of the NFL concussion epidemic, which has been blamed for everything from Junior Seau’s suicide to Jim McMahon’s descent into senescence.

Youth football probably won’t go on as it is forever. I remember when I played in the 1980s, and the practices were grueling. Lots of laps and calisthenics, tackling drills in every practice and — for fat boys like me — trips to the sweat box to make weight. Today’s parents seem less willing to subject their children to that — or even to let the children choose that for themselves.

Wes Benwick, president of the Mandarin Athletic Association (MAA) for the last two years, is the father of four boys who were or are Pop Warner players. Benwick’s sons have had no concussions, though he “understands the risks” of youth football.

“Part of me is not surprised by the decline in participation,” Benwick said by phone.

“What I am seeing is an increase in younger players participating and a decline among older players due to alternatives” such as different leagues with different rules “because of age/ weight issues” or even different sports.

The MAA has spent $25,000 to $30,000 on new helmets over the last couple of years, according to Benwick. Helmet technology is improving all the time, and a relatively wellpositioned area like Mandarin can pony up for those resources with some effort.

“Parents are encouraged to buy their own equipment, as long as it meets our standards,” Benwick said.

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desire to avoid injury — a priority for Benwick and the MAA, which takes great pains to “avoid concussion injuries, though there is no more than a handful per year because size and speed are less than at the college and pro levels.”

To manage concussions, the MAA plans to add a doctor to its board and institute baseline tests starting in 2014. The organization is still trying to figure out how to handle payment for the tests — either through the registration fee or as a prerequisite for entry.

Currently, the MAA has a qualified medical professional at every game to guard against concussions and other injuries. With leagues in St. Johns County already doing baseline testing, organizations in suburban enclaves are taking responsible steps to deal with injuries in what can be the most brutal of contact sports.

Are these efforts enough? It depends on how you look at it.

For risk-averse parents, there will never be enough preventive measures to justify the risk involved in tackle football for young people. If you’ve seen enough football games, you’ve forced yourself to become inured to what happens to grown men playing the game.

From internal injuries and broken bones to concussions, contusions and comas, football is clearly a great way to make a young body old and a healthy body crippled.

That said, I think of my experience as a player when I was young. Concussions? Yeah, I had them, but not from football — rather, from playing on jungle gyms and riding bikes in traffic. In fact, the bike concussion stopped me from playing contact sports from then on.

I also think of the kids I saw at the most recent Jaguars game, fundraising for their team’s trip to Nationals. They reminded me of me at that age — vulnerable, nervous, looking for a proving ground. Football may have its problems, and we may have seen its peak, but as far as forging the characters of young men, it helps as much as it harms — the occasional outliers notwithstanding. All kids need structure and camaraderie — and football, whatever its vices, provides that.

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Public Defender Matt Shirk After seeing a Facebook photo of a woman he met at a charity event, 4th Judicial Court Public Defender Matt Shirk asked then-director of investigations A.L. Kelly to set up a job interview, according to Kelly. The woman did have experience in the legal field, but she was hired by Shirk directly, an “irregularity” at best. After also hiring the woman’s friend, Shirk was accused by other staff members for behavior described as “inappropriate,” including the exchange of flirtatious text messages and emails with a third woman, and inviting them to drink alcohol in his office.

Then there’s Shirk’s prolonged absences from the office, possible violations of the law related to the destruction of public records, and the issuance of an access card to the building to his wife Michelle, who was not an employee or volunteer at the PD’s office. One of her visits led to a public confrontation and the alleged firing of one of the women. Shortly thereafter, the three women were let go. Shirk’s chief of staff Ron Mallett resigned. Shirk has admitted to some of the “inappropriate behavior” but insists he did not engage in any improper relationships or break any laws, an assertion that’s being investigated by a special prosecutor.

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In July, Mayor Alvin Brown presented his 2013-’14 budget to the Jacksonville City Council, and before he could give himself a hand, Council members and a packed house of community leaders and residents were already preparing for battle. As part of the $953 million budget, Brown announced plans to drastically cut public works and library services, close fire stations and slash $29 million from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s budget. (Incidentally, financing the Police & Fire Pension Fund, the largest of the city’s pension funds, has been a major contributor to the current budget deficit.) Of course, taxpayers were relieved to hear Brown ensure that taxes would not be taken to the next level, but Sheriff John Rutherford said raising the millage rate was the only way to resolve the budget crisis without jeopardizing citizens’ safety. Conveniently, Brown had another plan up his sleeve. By making a deal with the public safety unions, he created a second budget with smaller cuts if the City Council approved his pension plan. Councilman Richard Clark referred to the mayor’s proposed budget as “utterly incompetent,” while other Council members expressed their frustration toward Brown, who left it up to them to make his controversial plan work and essentially choose between major cuts and a bad pension deal. As if to soften the blow, the mayor’s staff has maintained the budget had nothing to do with the city’s attempts to finance its $43 million commitment to install enormous scoreboards and swimming pools at EverBank Field, which would be convenient for Brown’s detractors who wish he would “take a flying leap.”

Nathan Bedford Forrest High School Name Supporters As the Civil War split the country in two, so too has the decision to rename a Westside high school. Depending on which history books you read, Nathan Bedford Forrest, for whom Forrest High School was named, was a racist war criminal with links to the Ku Klux Klan, or a civil rights leader and victim of circumstance. Supporters of the first theory have been calling for the Duval County School Board to change the school’s name for years, while defenders of the second one maintain that Forrest’s name has been unjustly sullied and other Jacksonville “heroes,” including Andrew Jackson, are more reprehensible than Forrest. Earlier this year, Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said he was in favor of renaming Forrest High School if the community showed its support. With an online petition called “No More KKK School,” more than 160,000 individuals did just that – though not all are from Northeast Florida. Earlier this month, Duval County School Board member Connie Hall formally requested the board initiate the name-change process, an action it unanimously approved at a separate meeting. Before making a final recommendation to the board, Vitti will solicit feedback from current and former students, faculty, the school’s PTA and advisory council and others. Detractors, who comprise a significantly smaller (or, at least, less-vocal) group, continue to grouse about the decision. They’d be wise to understand they’re fighting a losing battle, so to speak, and should devote their passion for history to another cause.

Clay County Superintendent Charlie Van Zant Jr. Technically, it’s the Clay County School Board that’s to blame for failing to vote on an “automatic” raise of $29,000 for Superintendent Charlie Van Zant Jr., which not only violated board policy but, as a former superintendent remarked, could have been spent on the county’s only “D” school, Grove Park Elementary. Van Zant can, however, “take credit” for his own actions: banning the board’s attorney, Bruce Bickner, from district staff meetings due, in part, to their disagreements over prayer in schools, and using school money to co-sponsor a controversial “American exceptionalism” conference, prompting the school board to request an investigation by the governor’s office and state attorney’s office. Van Zant also retained an attorney to sue the school board, effectively blocking members from writing language into job descriptions used to hire district staff, stating only he, as superintendent, has the power to do so. And in a dubious decision, he solicited campaign contributions of up to $500 from district employees who’d be working for him in the future – for an election in which he faced only write-in opposition.

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Tim Tebow Fans Say what you want about Tim Tebow’s inability to translate his success in college to the NFL and his stubbornness about switching positions. He was (and continues to be) ridiculed by national news outlets, not to mention football fans around the globe. At the very least, though, you have to appreciate the man’s determination and persistence. Same goes for his fans. Tebow supporters started pushing for him to be signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars – while he was still in college. Despite Tebow’s being let go by three teams in 18 months and Jaguars General Manager David Caldwell’s famous line, “even if he’s released,” Tebow’s fans created online petitions, websites, Facebook pages, newspaper ads and a rally at EverBank Field. Dubbed the “Why Not Campaign” the rally was a complete bust, attracting more members of the media than Tebow fans. And the Jags team and coaching staff weren’t even in town to witness it, which is probably a good thing. Faith and hope are admirable qualities, dear Tebow fans, but sometimes you just have to know when to release the ball.

Something Tebow doesn’t do too well, either.

Florida Rep. Janet Adkins Public school teachers work for the public. They’re paid by the public and, as many members of the public believe, should be subject to the same public scrutiny as other public employees. Not so, according to state Rep. Janet Adkins, District 12, who filed a bill to keep teacher evaluation data private.

In March, a judge ruled against a request from The Florida Times-Union to obtain data used to determine a teacher’s effectiveness in improving student test scores. In response, Adkins, at the request of the Florida Education Association, introduced House Bill 7161: Public Records/Student Learning Growth Data, which “provides exemption from public records requirements for student learning growth data that is educator-specific and personally identifies an educator which is held by DOE or school district for use in evaluation of educator. … ” Though the bill died in the State Affairs Committee, many Floridians still question Adkins’ thought process. Why should teachers be afforded such “protection” when other public employees are not? And if teachers grade their students’ work, shouldn’t students and their parents, as well as any other interested parties, have the information to grade them? On Nov. 13, an appeals court ruled that Florida value-added teacher data are public records, overturning the original judge’s ruling against the Times-Union. The state Department of Education has 15 days to seek a rehearing and 30 days to appeal to the Florida Supreme Court.

Jacksonville Hands On Children’s Museum According to Merriam-Webster, one definition of “family” is “a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head.” The Jacksonville Hands On Children’s Museum, however, does not define it that way. A local same-sex couple said they were denied the family membership rate and told they would be charged an additional fee to add a second adult, effectively failing to recognize them as a traditional family (i.e., one with a female mom and a male dad). According to a statement released by the museum, membership qualifications are specific and don’t allow substitutions. The museum does have the right to make its own rules regarding memberships (and isn’t breaking any laws, since Florida doesn’t recognize same-sex marriage), but it’s just bad practice in today’s society for a business to even appear that it discriminates against members of the LBGT community. The museum’s policy is especially frustrating for the couple, who said they have family memberships at YMCA, Jacksonville Zoo and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. With the amount of negative publicity the Hands On Children’s Museum has received as a result of the women going public with their experience (and they can add this blurb to the list), their actions epitomize the phrase “penny-wise, pound-foolish.”

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turkeys of the year State Attorney Angela Corey Smiling from ear-to-ear and excitedly answering questions from reporters during a press conference last July, State Attorney Angela Corey looked more like she’d won the lottery instead of just losing one of the most controversial criminal trials in Florida in recent years. As special prosecutor in the George Zimmerman trial, she was criticized for filing second-degree murder charges (considered “overzealous” by some), since the law enforcement agency that investigated Trayvon Martin’s death found no probable cause to charge Zimmerman in the first place. Before the verdict was returned, she fired the State Attorney’s information technology director Ben Kruidbos, who had claimed that Corey’s office withheld discovery from the defense. Kruidbos has since filed a formal complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations. When Harvard Law School professor Alan Dershowitz condemned Corey’s actions – or, rather, the lack thereof – she called school administrators and, according to Dershowitz, threatened to sue Harvard for libel and him personally for libel and slander. But it was The Florida Times-Union that was ultimately “punished” when Corey refused to speak to the newspaper’s reporters, a move they viewed as “refusing to meet her responsibility as a public servant to be fully accountable to the residents she represents.” Prior to, but unrelated to, the trial, Corey used $235,000 in taxpayers’ money to upgrade her pension and that of her senior prosecutor, Bernie de la Rionda. No wonder she’s been smiling.

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho Rumors that Barack Obama was not an American citizen started back in 2008, when he was campaigning to be the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate. Citing Obama’s failure to produce an original birth certificate showing his place of birth, critics claimed he had something to hide, mainly, that he was born in Kenya, a “fact” which would have made him ineligible to serve as president. In response, Obama’s campaign released a record of live birth issued by the state of Hawaii. Seven years later, however, after Obama won the election in 2008 and re-election in 2012, conspiracy theorists still maintain the document is fake.

In August, U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, of Florida’s 3rd District, spoke at a Gainesville town hall meeting, telling attendees he’d support a bill investigating the authenticity of the president’s birth certificate, stating, “… if it is true, it’s illegal, he shouldn’t be there, and we can get rid of everything he’s done.” Yoho, a freshman Republican who represents several whole counties and parts of others in North Florida including Clay County, also said he believes the tax on tanning beds as found in the Affordable Care Act is racist against white people because people with darker skin don’t need to tan.

Former Florida Education Commissioner Tony Bennett Less than eight months after taking the position of Florida’s education commissioner, Tony Bennett tendered his resignation. The announcement followed an Associated Press report that the former Indiana superintendent of public instruction sent emails ordering tweaks to Indiana’s A-F school grading system in 2012 when it seemed that an Indianapolis charter school, named for one of Bennett’s major campaign donors, would get a C. Despite proclamations of his innocence, Bennett, who called the news stories “malicious and unfounded,” resigned his post so as not to be a “distraction.”

The implications of his impropriety, which Bennett said were leaked to the press to damage his political standing, have also had a negative impact on Gov. Rick Scott’s efforts toward improving school accountability within the state, not to mention any future progress, especially since Scott personally appointed Bennett to the position. Since Bennett’s departure in August, Indiana Inspector General David Thomas has filed a complaint with the state’s ethics commission for Bennett’s alleged use of state resources for political fundraising and to conduct other political and/or personal activity.

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Mathews Bridge Rammers Anyone who drives has probably hit something at one point or another: a curb, a sign, a tree, another car. It’s not intentional. That’s why it’s called an accident. But when a cargo ship slammed into the Mathews Bridge, the word “accident” didn’t quite do the incident justice. On the afternoon of Sept. 26, USNS Harry L. Martin, a cargo ship owned by the Navy but operated by civilians, was being transported to North Florida Shipyards via tugboats. By looking solely at the numbers – a 148-foot-tall boat and a reported 152 feet between the height of the bridge span and the St. Johns River – it wouldn’t have happened. However, the ship was empty and the river tide was higher than usual, factors that should have been taken into consideration by the individuals operating the tugs.

Even though the city probably won’t have to pay for any of the repairs or related costs, there’s no compensating the 56,000 drivers a day who were forced to drive miles out of their way and sit in traffic for weeks while the bridge was closed.

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Mark Brunell Sports analysts are known for making controversial comments, but it’s doubtful anyone expected such potentially contentious remarks to come out of the mouth of one of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ most beloved players of all time. During an appearance on ESPN’s “Mike & Mike” show, former Jaguars quarterback and team ambassador Mark Brunell said he wouldn’t be surprised if the team moved to London. “It’s not good for Jacksonville,” he said. “You don’t hear a lot of that talk in Jacksonville right now, but everywhere else … ” Many Jags fans were outraged by his comments, which were perceived as ignorant and borderline blasphemous. To make matters worse, Brunell started backpedalling as soon as he got wind of fans’ anger, mostly via Twitter. He took to the airwaves again, this time on local sports radio station 1010 XL, apologizing for his “poor choice of words” and sympathizing with fans for his failure to “defend Jacksonville.” Brunell will soon find out if fans have accepted his mea culpa: During the Dec. 15 Jaguars-Bills game, he becomes the third player inducted into the Pride of the Jaguars. It might be difficult to discern if they’re cheering “Bru!” or “Boo!” Kerry Speckman themail@folioweekly.com 16 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2013

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culptors, jewelry makers, photographers and painters gathered in their respective spaces Nov. 23 at the CoRK Arts District Open Studio, as artists of all disciplines opened their space to the public to display their works and sell their wares. The three-building complex serves as a dorm-like collection of work spaces where everything from metallurgy to fashion photography takes place.

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BLUES BONNIE RAITT

Raspy-voiced Raitt has been churning out soulful hits for more than four decades. The 10-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s 2012 album, “Slipstream,” includes a reggae- and Latin-influenced cover of Gerry Rafferty’s ’70s hit, “Right Down the Line.” Rolling Stone Magazine wrote of the song that “Raitt’s vocal hits just the right note of rueful worldly wisdom – and on her guitar solo, she shreds.”

8 p.m. Nov. 29, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $53-$103, 355-5661, floridatheatre.com.

ALT-COUNTRY JAMES TRISTAN REDDING AND TROY PETTY

Singer-songwriters James Tristan Redding and Troy Petty bring together Midwestern alt-country influences and vocal harmonies for their 23date double-album release acoustic fall tour.

New York-based Redding’s debut solo album is “Walking into Brooklyn,” written and recorded after spending a summer in Mexico. Petty, frontman for Chicago band The Last Dark Show, recently released a solo album, “Fairy Tale Pen.” 5 p.m.

Dec. 1, Casa Marina Hotel, 691 First St. N., Jacksonville Beach, free admission, 270-0025, casamarinahotel.com.

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Jax Cash Mob’s Facebook page motto is to “think of what an impact we can all have on our community by simply choosing to shop local.” The grassroots group meets on Black Friday in Lakewood for its seventh local cash swell. Riverside Arts Market offers local shopping every Saturday during its 10-month season. The market will have more than 160 local vendors on hand Nov. 30 for Small Business Saturday.

Jax Cash Mob: noon Nov. 29, Healthy Bagel Company, 1500 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, facebook.com/jaxcashmob. Riverside Arts Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30, 715 Riverside Ave., riversideartsmarket.com.

We in Northeast Florida rarely have snow to help us get in the holiday spirit (we’ll always have 1989!), but a post-Thanksgiving stroll through aisles of creativity at this year’s Christmas Made in the South is sure to spread cheer. The juried event showcases handcrafted art, crafts, clothing and food to jumpstart the holiday shopping season.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1, Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown, $6 for adults, free for kids 12 and younger, valid for all three days with hand stamp, 704-847-9480, madeinthesouthshows.com.

FOLK ELLIS PAUL

Acclaimed urban folksinger-songwriter Ellis Paul drops his first holiday album, “City of Silver Dreams,” on the same day as his Northeast Florida tour stop at Café Eleven. The album features nine original songs, including a title track co-written by country band Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles, as well as Paul’s take on the holiday classic, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Doors open 6 p.m. Dec. 1, The Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $20 in advance, $24 day of the show, 460-9311, originalcafe11.com.

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Pile the family in the station wagon for some hilarious holiday awkwardness! John Hughes’ 1989 classic, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” kicks off Community First Credit Union’s “A December to Remember” series, shown on a 70-foot outdoor screen big enough make Clark Griswold proud.

Other events in the family-friendly series include the Alabama Shakes concert (Dec. 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre), a chili cook-off (Dec. 14), a Celtic Christmas sing-along (Dec. 22) and more.

Gates open 5:30 p.m., movie starts 7 p.m. Nov. 29, R.B. Hunt Elementary’s Coach Chuck Durr Athletic Field, 125 Magnolia Drive, St. Augustine, free admission, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com.

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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. 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. He wakes up and sees his vessel is taking on water. Unable to contact anyone, he sails into a violent storm with nothing but his strength and mariner’s intuition.

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

THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY **@@ Rated R This comedy, just in time for the holidays, has the best-looking 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, Atif Lanier.

BLACK NATIVITY Rated PG This holiday musical, based on Langston Hughes’ play, is about Langston (Jacob Latimore), an adolescent who spends Christmas with grandparents he’s never met – a strict preacher and his wife (Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett) – New York City kin of his single mother Naima (Jennifer Hudson). Co-stars Tyrese Gibson, Mary J. Blige and Nas. BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR ***G Rated NC-17 Two young French women (Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos) explore life’s possibilities.

THE BOOK THIEF **** Rated PG-13 Amid the chaos and horror of WWII, Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) steals books – before the Nazis

can burn them – and shares them with the folks around her.

Co-stars Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson.

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS ***G Rated PG-13 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.

THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE **@@ Rated PG This fantasy drama is set in 1890s England, as the modern convenience of electricity threatens to end a centuries-old legend of a candle and its miraculous powers. Co-stars Susan Boyle and Hans Matheson.

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 **G@ Rated PG This sequel is a rehash: same problems, different version. Kids will love the food creatures, though. Co-stars voices of Bill Hader, James Caan, Anna Faris, Terry Crews, Andy Samberg and Neal Patrick Harris.

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB ***G Rated R The drama, based on a true story, is sparking serious Oscar talk for stars Matthew McConaughey, who plays redneck electrician Ron, and Jared Leto, who plays transvestite Rayon in Dallas, 1985. Ron is shocked when he learns he’s HIV-positive, with only one month to live.

He’s even more stunned to find out the drugs that might save his life aren’t for sale in the U.S. Co-stars Jennifer Garner, Steve Zahn and Griffin Dunne.

DELIVERY MAN **G@ Rated PG-13 Underachiever David Wozniak discovers his 691 sperm donations to a fertility clinic in the early 1990s resulted in 533 children, 142 of whom filed a court action seeking his identity – they want to meet the man known only by his donor nom d’essence, “Starbuck.”

Co-stars Cobie Smulders and Chris Pratt.

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

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

FROZEN ***G Rated PG Reviewed in this issue.

GRAVITY **** Rated PG-13 The 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

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Aretha (Angela Bassett) and Reverend Cornell Cobbs (Forest Whitaker) are the grandparents Langston (Jacob Latimore, not pictured) visits in the musical drama “Black Nativity,” directed by Kasi Lemmons. Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures

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Movies making repairs, communication with Houston is severed.

They’re left tethered together, floating 375 miles above the Earth. How will they survive?

HOMEFRONT Rated R The drama, about a former DEA agent who wife has died, stars Jason Statham, Winona Ryder, James Franco and Kate Bosworth.

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

LAST VEGAS **@@ Rated PG-13 Sixty-somethings Paddy (Robert De Niro), Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam (Kevin Kline) meet in Las Vegas to throw a bachelor party for their last single friend, Billy (Michael Douglas), who’s marrying his much younger girlfriend.

OLDBOY *G@@ Rated R • Josh Brolin plays Joe, a man who was kidnapped and kept in solitary confinement for 20 years … for no apparent reason. Well, he was an advertising executive … Co-stars Elizabeth Olsen and Samuel L. Jackson.

PHILOMENA **** Rated PG-13 Journalist Martin (Steve Coogan) needs to boost his career. Philomena (Dame Judi Dench) wants to find the son she gave up for adoption, forced by not-so-holy nuns decades earlier. Stephen Frears directed.

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-stars Christopher Eccleston, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Kat Dennings and Stellan Skarsgard.

OTHER FILMS

DRIVE IN MOVIE “Christmas Vacation” is screened at 7 p.m.

Nov. 29 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, free, 471-1965, staugamp.sjcvenues.com.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” “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.

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@5Points, 1028 Park St., 359-0047 GREEN COVE SPRINGS Clay Theatre, 326 Walnut St., 284-9012 NORTHSIDE Regal River City 14, River City Marketplace, 12884 City Center Blvd., 757-9880 ORANGE PARK AMC Orange Park 24, 1910 Wells Road, (888) AMC-4FUN Carmike 12, 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 621-0221 SAN MARCO San Marco Theatre, 1996 San Marco Blvd., 396-4845 SOUTHSIDE Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd., 998-2122 ST. AUGUSTINE Epic Theatres, 112 Theatre Drive, 797-5757 IMAX Theater, World Golf Village, 940-IMAX Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., 829-3101

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Movies

CHILL OUT AND SCAN WITH LAYAR

Queen-to-be Elsa, learning to harness her power to control the cold, is isolated from younger sister Anna. Photo: Walt Disney Pictures

Cold World, Warm Heart

‘Frozen’ adapts Hans Christian Andersen’s story into a lovable holiday movie the kingdom. Along the way, she meets Kristoff (Jonathan Groff ), a handsome young ice-maker who reluctantly agrees to help her here’s no shortage of princesses in the Disney navigate the snowy highlands, but then gets This is a copyright protected proof © in classics caught up in her mission. coterie, ranging from Snow White “Frozen” features more music than Disney’s like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to For questions, please call your advertising at 260-9770. recent animated efforts, and the songs are up recent arrivals representative like Rapunzel in “Tangled. ” to par, either moving the story forward or Disney’s latest IF animated feature, “Frozen, ” FAX YOUR PROOF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 providing some comic relief. brings two more worthy additions to the list No Disney animated feature would be with sisters Anna and Elsa, princesses of the complete without some cute creatures. Olaf, a northern land of Arendelle.

Technically, Anna naïve snowman Elsa brought to life, and Sven, Produced by _KLit’s Princess Checked by (Kristen SalesBell) Rep _RE SUPPORT ASK FOR ACTION and Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel); both are strong Kristoff ’s reindeer pal, bring plenty of laughs characters who’ll have audiences rooting for to the party. them this holiday season.

True to Disney form, the animation is top“Frozen” opens with the two young sisters notch. It was done by Disney Studios, not Pixar, using Elsa’s power to control the cold for an so it feels like “Tangled,” not “Toy Story.” indoor snow party. But an accident forces Elsa The film’s biggest flaw is its lack of a really and her parents to make the hard choice to good bad guy. “Frozen” has its chilly characters, isolate Elsa from sister and the kingdom but no one to join the ranks of classic villains ©her 2013 while she learns to control her power as she like Cruella De Vil or Captain Hook. grows up.

Unlike most recent, big-budget animated This ill-fated decision leaves Anna without films, “Frozen” does not feature a host of major a playmate. And the untimely deaths of their actors doing the voices. Bell (“Veronica Mars,” parents leaves both girls growing up lonely.

“Heroes”) is the only widely recognizable name, When she turns 18, Elsa is slated to but this doesn’t hurt the film at all. graduate from princess to queen at a grand The concept of an animated film based on coronation ceremony which Anna greatly Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” anticipates but Elsa dreads. It does not go well. had been bouncing around the halls of Disney Elsa’s power spins out of control, spreading since the 1940s, failing to find traction due winter across the land in the middle of to the difficulty in making the Snow Queen a summer. sympathetic character. This version was worth The “Frozen” story is classic Disney, with the wait, though. princesses and a kingdom, conniving bad guys, John Hoogesteger ignorant locals, the tragic loss of family, young themail@folioweekly.com love, good intentions gone wrong and the shunning of an innocent.

BREAK THE ICE The familiar ground doesn’t make the movie Share your review of “Frozen” and any less entertaining, though, as Anna embarks other films at folioweekly.com/movies. on a quest to reunite with her sister and save

BLIZZARD OF SNOW QUEENS Disney’s “Frozen” is not the only effort to bring the tale of the character who can create cold weather to the big screen. More than a dozen film adaptations have been made, including:

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“The Snow Queen” (2013): In this liveaction version, the Snow Queen has been slowly draining the world of one of its most precious resources for hundreds of years.

Two groups of adventurers separated by time take on the queen and her legion of demons, one group armed with swords, the other with assault rifles.

“The Snow Queen” (2012): This animated film released internationally last winter got a quiet release in the United States this fall.

Our heroine is Gerda who, along with her pet ferret, Luta, must save both her brother and the world from the Snow Queen.

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“Snow Queen” (2002): Bridget Fonda stars as the Snow Queen in this live-action TV version in which a young girl must rescue her boyfriend from the evil queen.

Olaf, a naïve snowman brought to life, brings the laughs audiences expect from cute creatures in a Disney animated feature film. Photo: Walt Disney Pictures

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“The Snow Queen” (1995): Helen Mirren provides the voice of the Snow Queen in this animated entry in which two young children foil the queen’s plot to use a magic mirror to freeze the world.

Music SCAN WITH LAYAR TO SEE THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS Thirty Seconds to Mars is Tomo Milicevic (from left), Jared Leto and Shannon Leto. Photo: Jared Leto

Free to Be Thirty

Drummer Shannon Leto says the latest album gave Thirty Seconds to Mars the chance to express themselves THE BIG TICKET Thirty Seconds to Mars, Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington, A Day To Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Dirty Heads, Pepper, Manchester Orchestra, Twenty One Pilots, Sleeping With Sirens, Frank Turner, The 1975, Nothing More, Saints Of Valory, WERM and Breaking Through 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 8 Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Downtown Tickets: $49.50 thebigticketfest.com

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he Los Angeles-based band Th irty Seconds to Mars has been known since its 2002 debut album for its angst-ridden, emofriendly brand of alternative rock. Polished and theatrical, their anthemic songs have rocketed them far beyond the initial curiosity that stemmed from lead singer Jared Leto’s acting career. Supported by a swooning fan club called the Echelon, they’ve become a popular musical force without being overshadowed by Leto’s Hollywood star status.

On Dec. 8, the band will perform at The Big Ticket music festival at Metropolitan Park.

Drummer Shannon Leto, Jared’s older brother, recently chatted with Folio Weekly about the band’s fresh start with its latest album, “Love, Lust, Faith + Dreams,” and its special connection to Jacksonville.

Folio Weekly: What are the pros and cons of participating in a festival like The Big Ticket rather than playing your own show?

Shannon Leto: It’s not your show, so it’s not all your production. That’s the con. You know what? I just love to play in front of people.

When you’re at a festival, you get subjected to a lot people you wouldn’t normally play in front of, so your music gets exposed to a lot people. Then you get to see other bands that you haven’t seen in a while or meet new bands. … I love playing festivals and I’m really excited to, um — in Jacksonville, right?

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ANOTHER PLANET See a video of Thirty Seconds to Mars at folioweekly.com/music.

remember we knew what time they were gonna play it. We went running out to the parking lot, and we heard it. It was unreal.

F.W.: About the latest release: it’s a concept album. How did that evolve?

S.L.: We wanted to abandon any old ideas that we had. We wanted to start new, strip down and just start fresh. Th is album’s really special and unique because we got the chance to use instruments that we never used before.

We used these Taiko drums we got from Japan. We got to use this wind-up music box that we had as kids. … We really pushed ourselves. It’s a little similar to our fi rst album in a way, with all the electronics going on, but different. Songs breathe a lot more.

I think we really set out to do something different, and we accomplished that goal.

That’s really what we want to do, is always change and grow and think outside the box and evolve.

F.W.: Jared writes most of the songs, but you’ve contributed a couple of instrumentals, like “Convergence.” What’s the importance of having instrumentals on a rock album?

S.L.: They give the album a breath. It adds another color. That’s really it.

FW: Yeah, you’ll be playing with Stone Temple Pilots.

SL: We love Jacksonville. Jacksonville’s special for us. That’s the first time we ever heard our song on the radio.

F.W.: In what other ways has this been a new beginning for the band — on a personal level?

S.L.: It’s a fresh start. It’s a rebirth. On the last album, we were being sued for $30 million [by EMI/Virgin Records for a breach of contract].

During that whole process of recording, we had that monkey on our backs. … Trying to create and work under those conditions and environment, obviously, is hard. But I think if we weren’t being sued for $30 million, we wouldn’t have “This Is War,” because that album is about that, about fighting for what you believe in. This album, we were freer to express ourselves, and like I was talking about breaths before, there’s a lot of breaths on this album and you can hear it.

F.W.: Really? Which song was it?

S.L.: God, which song was it? I believe it was “Capricorn,” back in the day. … Yeah, we were at the, uh God, what’s the name of that — uuuuuhhhhhhh — you know, the hardware store, the huge one?

F.W.: Tell me about this tour. What’s in store for the crowd?

S.L.: A lot of chaos. A lot of blood. A lot of animals running around. A lot of sweat. A lot of brute. It’s bombastic, you know, and it’s intimate and energetic and spontaneous.

F.W.: The Home Depot?

S.L.: Yeah, we were at Home Depot, and I

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Music SCAN WITH LAYAR TO SEE WHITE MYSTERY Francis Scott Key White (left) and Alex White are White Mystery. Photo: Diane White

Letting Her Light Shine

Chicago apostle Miss Alex White of garage-blues duo White Mystery preaches the gospel of DIY WHITE MYSTERY with QUEEN BEEF and THE SCAVUZZOS 9 p.m. Dec. 4 Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine Tickets: $6 547-2188

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alling all devotees of the DIY garage-rock lifestyle — prepare to worship at the feet of Miss Alex White, the 28-year-old singer and axeslinger who, with her brother Francis Scott Key White, comprises primal punk-blues duo White Mystery.

There’s far more to this band than just brickthick rock riffs, fiery shocks of red hair and an avowed love of April 20, which marks the band’s anniversary and annual release date for new tunes.

Four hip-shaking, head-banging White Mystery albums have graced the world in the last four years, a feverish output that speaks volumes about the White siblings’ commitment to a 100 percent self-sufficient artistic and commercial approach.

Folio Weekly: When you started playing music more than 10 years ago, did you set out with the goal of controlling every facet of White Mystery’s destiny?

Alex White: You hit the nail on the head. The whole White Mystery philosophy is DIY: We book our own shows, license our own music, do our own press. … I started my first label, Missile X Records, in the early 2000s, when Myspace and Napster were happening and the whole music industry was crumbling. I found that there was space for entrepreneurship — especially if you were bringing something interesting to the table.

It’s been a fun ride.

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F.W.: You graduated from DePauw University with a degree in entrepreneurial studies, right?

How has that helped you turn White Mystery into a successful band and business?

A.W.: Right. When I first started the record label, before Francis and I started White Mystery, I didn’t know what entrepreneurship was — as a teenager, it just sounded like a really long word. But coming from a family of self-employed people, I wasn’t scared to embark on a self-motivated journey where you have to take risks and save money to fund your projects. It’s interesting, because a lot of people think that there needs to be a separation between business and art — that it’s punk to keep those two things sacred. But I think it’s punk to do exactly what you want to do, when you want to do it. I’m a full-time musician that pays my bills with music, so I’ve found a way to artfully run my business. It’s cool to feel invested in your work like that.

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SEEING IS BELIEVING See a video of White Mystery at folioweekly.com/music.

F.W.: Do you feel like operating in the garagerock realm, which is sometimes viewed as sloppy, boorish or amateurish, is difficult for you and Francis, who obviously run a very tight ship?

A.W.: Somewhat. At the end of the day, we’re just trying to have the best time possible and stay positive no matter what. The best advice I ever got was from Buddy Guy, who started his career during a time of segregation and faced many challenges. He basically said, “Do you know how to drive?” I said, “Yes, of course.”

And he said, “You know how you hit all those bumps in the road?

Keep driving.”

F.W.: What was it about punk, blues and garage rock that originally appealed to you — and, four albums into White Mystery’s career, still does?

A.W.: That’s the mystery. What is it in that music that’s so primal and moving, creating that Dionysian frenzy of energy? Rock ’n’ roll just has that. It’s a very American tradition to bring together blues, punk and even heavy metal into what’s called garage rock. But what is “garage rock”? I think it’s more of a mentality than an actual genre: Have fun, play well, bring people together and spread your energy wherever you can.

F.W.: Do you think your commercial and creative output has influenced other musicians, particularly young women who might look up to you?

A.W.: I’m 28 years old now so, yes, in recent years I’ve taken on a more active mentoring role for young women in Chicago. I’ve developed a six-week program about the music industry: how to publish your music, how to book shows, how to manage your own prospects. But I’m just sharing my experience, not enforcing my agenda on anybody. This whole start-to-finish DIY thing isn’t for everybody, but rock ’n’ roll has a great network of people who all want to see each other succeed. Maybe that comes back to the whole garage thing … I don’t know. I’m just onboard with spreading a little more love and happiness to the world. You can be aggressive and assertive and like black metal — and still want to share a message of positivity through your music.

Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

Live Music

CONCERTS THIS WEEK

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

HEFFRON DRIVE, ARIANA & THE ROSE, BRO SAFARI 6 p.m.

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

SOUL GRAVY 9:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010.

BOOGIE FREAKS 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at Whitey’s Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198.

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

YANKEE SLICKERS 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595.

BONNIE RAITT 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $47-$97, 355-2787.

ANGEL OLSEN, CHRISTINA WAGNER, MATTHEW FOWLER 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496.

SENTROPOLIS, CLAY BENJAMIN BAND 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473.

DJ BMF 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010.

POCKET OF LOLLIPOPS, LAKE DISNEY, LEGS 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977.

ELISHA PARRIS 8:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Parlour, 2000 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 396-4455.

APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION, SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $10, 246-2473.

OF FORTUNE AND FAME, THE TRADITIONAL, MASTER RADICAL, SPP 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977.

JESSECAROLE MONTOYA, BIG PICTURE, NEW MOON RAMBLERS 10:30 a.m. Nov. 30 at RAM River Stage, 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, free, 389-2449 THE GERRY WILLIAMS BAND 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010.

ARTILECT, HEPHYSTUS, TRAVERSER, A MATTER OF HONOR 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

THE IRISH TENORS: Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $45-$55, 355-2787.

ANTHONY GREEN, DAVE DAVISON, PSYCHIC BABBLE 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $15, 398-7496.

ELLIS PAUL, DONNY BRAZILE Ellis Paul CD release concert, 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Original CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $20, 460-9311.

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, free, 209-0367.

JAMES TRISTAN REDDING CD Release, TROY PETTY 5 p.m.

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Swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is ready to rattle them bones Dec. 1 at a free concert, as part of St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s A December to Remember.

Dec. 1 at Casa Marina Hotel, 691 First St. N., Jax Beach, 270-0025.

THE BIG TICKET BATTLE: Sunspots, Master Radical, Garrett on Acoustic, The Black Stache 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496.

JB SCOTT’S SWINGING ALLSTARS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008.

THE JACKSONVILLE OLD TIME JAM 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067.

ZOOGMA, GHOST OWL, S.P.O.R.E., TRILLUCINATION, VLAD THE INHALER 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $15.

THE BIG TICKET BATTLE 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496.

NATE WOOLEY, CHRIS CORSANO Dec. 4 at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992.

MICHAEL W. SMITH CHRISTMAS CONCERT, ANGIE MILLER 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Downtown, $44-$84, 633-6110.

GEORGE DONALDSON 5:30 & 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, $27, 249-9595.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6

GOOD GRAEFF, HONKY SUCKLE, MASTER RADICAL, BROWN NATIVES, BETHANY STOCKDALE & THE TROUBADOURS 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, free, 677-2977.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

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 SERENGHETTO, GROSS EVOLUTION Dec. 6, Burro Bar 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

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BEEBS & HER MONEYMAKERS DARKHORSE SALOON SATURDAY DECEMBER 7

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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 Florida Theatre VOLUMES Dec. 9, Atticus Bar JOHN MAYER, PHILLIP PHILLIPS Dec. 10, Vets 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 BOMBADIL Dec. 13, Jack Rabbits GLOWING SCREENS, DORIAN NINS Dec. 13, Burro Bar 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 LITTLE WAR TWINS Dec. 14, Burro Bar MISFITS Dec. 15, Brewster’s Roc Bar DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS Dec. 15, Culhane’s Irish Pub N-TYPE, TEAM GRIME, SEMANTIKS, BOBBY NEWPORT Dec. 15, Underbelly MICHAEL McDONALD: This Christmas Dec. 17, Florida Theatre THE JACKSONVILLE OLD TIME JAM Dec. 17, Underbelly GUNTHER DOUG Dec. 17, Burro Bar 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 TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC Dec. 20, Mojo No. 4 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 CONRAD OBERG Dec. 21, Underbelly 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, 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 NIGHT IDEA, FLIGHT CLOUD Jan. 6, Burro Bar B.B. KING Jan. 7, T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall THERA ROYA, FURNACE HEAD Jan. 8, Burro Bar MALCOLM HOLCOMBE Jan. 9, Mudville Music Room SPEEDY ORTIZ, GRASS IS GREEN Jan. 9, Jack Rabbits 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 EDWARD APPLEBY, BEACHWHEATHER Jan. 11, Burro Bar MARCHFORTH MARCHING BAND Jan. 12, Freebird Live ULTRA BIDE Jan. 14, Burro 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 Café 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 RODNEY ATKINS Jan. 24, The Florida Theatre GAELIC STORM Jan. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TURBO FRUITS Jan. 26, Burro Bar KEB’MO’Jan. 29, 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 QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Feb. 3, The Florida Theatre THE SLACKERS, THE DUPPIES Feb. 4, Jack Rabbits ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES, GRACE & TONY Feb. 5, 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 BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY-RITE BOYS Feb. 12, Jack Rabbits 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 THAT 1 GUY Feb. 17, Jack Rabbits BRONZE RADIO RETURN, RED WANTING BLUE Feb. 18, Jack Rabbits 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 G. LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE Feb. 27, Freebird Live MATT OWEN & THE ELECTRIC TUBA Feb. 28, Jack Rabbits 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

MATRIMONY March 8, Jack Rabbits 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, 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 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 Soul Gravy 8 p.m. Nov. 27. DJ BMF 8 p.m. Nov. 29. The Gerry Williams Band 8 p.m. Nov. 30. 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. 27 & Dec. 4. Face For Radio 9:30 p.m. Nov. 29.

Schnockered 9:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Yancy Clegg 9:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

Buck Smith Project Band every Tue.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

BREWSTER’S MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 Heffron Drive, Kendall Schmidt, Dustin Belt, Ariana & the Rose, Bro Safari 6 p.m.

Nov. 27. August Burns Red Dec. 5.

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 Wes Cobb 10 p.m. Nov. 29. Bread and Butter 10 p.m. Nov. 30.

TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Whiskey Dogs 8 p.m. Nov. 29. Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Sat.

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 Live music 9 p.m. Nov. 29. John Shaffer Nov. 30 BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Small Fish 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30.

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 Yankee Slickers 8 p.m. Nov. 29. George Donaldson 5:30 & 8 p.m. Dec. 4. DJ Vito every Thur.

Karaoke every Sat. Irish music every Sun. FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 853-5680 Tom Bennett 10 p.m. Nov. 29-30.

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 Sentropolis, Clay Benjamin Band 8 p.m. Nov. 29. Shot Down in Flames, Appetite for Destruction 8 p.m. Nov. 30.

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Bret Blackshear Nov. 29. Caleb Joye Nov. 30.

KC CRAVE, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 DiCarlo Thompson 8:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Live music 7 p.m. Thur.-Sat. LANDSHARK CAFE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024 Open mic every Wed. Matt Still every Thur.

LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Roger That Dec. 6-7. 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 Dark Horse Nov. 27. S.P.O.R.E. 10 p.m. Nov. 29.

MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573

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Neil Dixon 8 p.m. every Tue. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 8 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Spade McQuade 10 p.m. Nov. 27. Chris Duarte 10 p.m. Nov. 29.

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 Cloud 9 Nov. 27. Domenic Nov. 29. Kevin Ski Nov. 30.

NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Neil Dixon 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Richard Smith 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30.

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 Charlie Walker 10:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Ryan Campbell & Charlie Walker every Fri. Split Tone every 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 Dan Evans Nov. 27. Cloud 9 Nov. 29. 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. 27.

THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music Sat.-Sun. WIPEOUTS, 1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508 Live music 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29.

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 1904jax.com Greenhouse Lounge, S.P.O.R.E., Herd of Watts Nov. 28. Buku 8 p.m. Nov. 29. Zoogma, Ghost Owl, S.P.O.R.E., Trillucination, Vlad the Inhaler 8 p.m. Dec. 3.

BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 677-2977 Koffin Kats, General Bastard 8 p.m. Nov. 27. Pocket of Lollipops, Lake Disney, Legs 8 p.m. Nov. 29. Of Fortune & Fame, The Traditional, Master Radical, SPP 8 p.m. Nov. 30. Good Graeff, Honky Suckle, Master Radical, Brown Natives, Bethany Stockdale & the Troubadours 6 p.m. Dec. 4.

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 Turkey Bash Nov. 27. AA Duo 9 p.m. Nov. 30.

THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Drive, 353-1188 Stevie Fingers, Sho Nuf 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 30.

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 Joe Buck, Big Tasty spin every Thur.-Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Live music every Wed.-Sat. Old Time Jam 7 p.m. every Tue.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 7 Street 10 p.m. Nov. 29. Wes Cobb 10 p.m. Nov. 30. 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 Boogie Freaks 7 p.m. Nov. 27. Supernatural 9:30 p.m. Nov. 29-30. El Dub 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1. 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 Lift 9 p.m. Nov. 27. The Remains 9 p.m. Nov. 29. Harm’s Way 8 p.m. Dec. 3.

COPPER TAP HOUSE, 13500 Beach Blvd., 647-6595 Live music every Fri. 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.

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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 Sam Miller 9 p.m. Nov. 28. Go Get Gone 9 p.m.

Nov. 29-30. Live msuic 1 p.m. Dec. 1. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Aaron Esposito every Thur. David Strom every Mon. Donny Brazile Tue. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264 Love Chunk 10 p.m. Nov. 30. Live music every Fri. PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM, 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar 3 p.m. every Mon. RHETT’S PIANO BAR, 66 Hypolita St., 825-0502 Stu Weaver Nov. 27. Zac Chester Dec. 2.

SANGRIAS PIANO BAR, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Live music Nov. 29-30.

SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Jeremy Austin 4 p.m., One Hit Wonder 9 p.m. Nov. 29. Lockett 9 p.m.

Nov. 30. Jeremy Austin every Tue. Chase Rideman every Wed. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar Band every Sat. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Blistur 9 p.m.

Nov. 29-30. Matanzas 9 p.m. every Sun.-Thur. Jim Carrick 1 p.m. every Wed. Open mic 5 p.m. every Thur. Elizabeth Roth 1 p.m. every Sat.

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855 Live music every Wed., Fri.-Sat. Ms. T Karaoke 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 Chilly Rhino 10 p.m. Nov. 29-30. Live music 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.

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 Ellis Paul CD release concert, Donny Brazile 8 p.m.

Dec. 1.

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

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

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. 28-30.

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

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 John Austill Nov. 29. Paxton Stark Nov. 30.

PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A N., 280-7766 Live music every 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. 27. Brady 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29. WillowWacks 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30.

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 Damascus, Jacob Creel, Kait Donaldson 8 p.m. Nov. 29.

Summer Goodman, Chris Longnecker 8 p.m. Nov. 30.

RAINDOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Mr. Elevator & The Brain 9 p.m. Nov. 28.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 554-6865 JesseCarole Montoya, Big Picture, New Moon Ramblers starts 10:30 a.m. Nov. 30.

ST. AUGUSTINE

ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Strumstick 8:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Tony Paul Neal Nov. 30.

CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Midlife Crisis Nov. 29. Brady Reich 2 p.m., Rick Levy & the Falling Bones 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Vinny Jacobs Dec. 1.

CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

CUBA LIBRE BAR, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-2262 Nik Winsel 8 p.m. Nov. 29.

JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Black Tide 8 p.m. Nov. 27. Angel Ollsen, Christina Wagner, Matthew Fowler 8 p.m. Nov. 29. Artilect, Hephystus, Traverser, A Matter of Honor 8 p.m. Nov. 30. Anthony Green, Dave Davison, Psychic Babble 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Big Ticket Battle: Sunspots, Master Radical, Garrett on Acoustic, The Black Stache 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Big Ticket Battle: Dorian Nins, more 7 p.m. Dec. 3.

MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 JB Scott’s Swinging Allstars 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Julie Durden Dec. 5.

THE PARLOUR, 2000 San Marco Blvd., 396-4455 Mondo Mike & the Po Boys 8 p.m. Nov. 29. Elisha Parris 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 30.

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 Kevin Ski 9 p.m. Nov. 29. Bryan Ripper Nov. 30. 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 9 p.m.

Nov. 28. Blonde Ambition 9 pm. Nov. 29-30.

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 997-195 Live music Thur.-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. 27. David Luthra 5 p.m., The Gootch 8 p.m.

Nov. 29.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

DAMES POINT MARINA, 4542 Irving Road, 751-3043 Live music Fri.-Sat. SKYLINE SPORTS BAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 The Fusion Band 8 p.m. Nov. 28.

THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Al Poindexter open mic 7 p.m. Nov. 28.

TUCKERS HWY. 17 TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Out of Hand 8 p.m. Nov. 29.

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Party Like a Ninja

GAAM celebrates those mutant turtles with art, music, cosplay and charity auctions TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA GAAM 6-11 p.m. Dec. 7 The Museum & Gardens, 4160 Boulevard Center Drive, San Marco Tickets: $30, two for $50 in advance at gaam. eventbrite.com, $50 at the door, 18 and older only

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o, ninja, go! Teenage Mutant Ninja GAAM will serve up heaping slices of ’80s- and ’90s-inspired fun at The Museum & Gardens on Dec. 7. For one night only, revelers will experience a wonderland of video games, art, music and fashion that will beckon memories of ninja days gone by. And there’s free beer.

Two years ago, GAAM founder and president Ryan Thompson and three friends — Derrick Nevado, Logan Zawacki and Edmund Dansart — got the idea to host a video-gameinspired art show. Before long, their plans had grown far beyond the simple concept. Rather than scale back, they decided to take the party to the expert level. And thus GAAM (Games Art and Music) was born.

Don’t come to Teenage Mutant Ninja GAAM (TMNG) expecting a dull cluster of stiffs doing a monkey-see-art, monkey-drink-cocktail, monkey-go-home routine. TMNG is a freefor-all for fun seekers. There will be surprises, activities and even a martial arts show.

“We try to make sure the show has as many surprises and is as full of energy as possible,” Thompson said.

“Legend of Zelda” is so much cooler than “Word Dojo” at the watering hole, so there will be casual gaming stations for partygoers to enjoy. But worry not, hardcore gamers, the Noobs won’t cramp your style; there’s a gaming tournament and stations where you can try to beat last night’s high score and/or the world record for the longest time spent without blinking. Indie game studios, including locals Invert Game Studios and Artific Games, as well as Smash Games, Martian Media, Immersed Games and others will also be there.

Sony Santa Monica Studios, Volition Studios and Iron Galaxy have donated artwork for the live charity art auction, which will benefit Child’s Play Charity. Local and international artists will be featured in an art installation and exhibit in tribute to TMNT. “Getting into the charity art auction is kind of like getting into the Kumite,” Thompson said.

Like the fighting competition in “Bloodsport,” the auction is invitation-only.

Fans of costume play (“cosplay”) should bring their wallets for the Fashion X Cosplay auction. With proceeds benefiting First Coast No More Homeless Pets, it showcases GAAM fashion and accessories from cosplay photo shoots and videos. TMNG might be the only

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place you’ll find the perfect accessory to complete that superhero costume hanging in the back of your closet since the ’80s.

Musicians and DJs — including On Guard, Angry Sons, DJ Nes, Galaxy Flowers and Nightswim — will keep the crowd of several hundred moving and grooving through the night. A GO Cosplay costume contest for individuals and couples/duos is an opportunity for cosplayers to win some sweet prizes and swag provided by Valve, Sony Santa Monica Studios, D3 Publishing, Her Interactive, Phoenix Online Studios and more. It’s a rare excuse to dig out that turtle costume your mom stayed up all night making out of papier-mâché and coat-hangers in ’92. Costumes are not required and need not be video-game inspired. But you’ll likely see at least a few Donatellos, Raphaels, Michelangelos and Leonardos. And Splinter! And Shredder!

A full cash bar will be available, and Aardwolf Brewing Company and Bold City Brewery provide free beer 6-9 p.m. “Free beer is really important to us,” Thompson said.

Happy Grilled Cheese Food Truck will be onsite to keep all those keg bellies, thumbs of steel and twerking hips going strong. When TMNG ends at 11 p.m., all are invited to Dive Bar for the After After Party.

Like the creators of One Spark, the four friends who dreamed up GAAM endeavor to help Jacksonville attract and keep talented, creative people. They envision a city where workers don’t have to choose between manual labor and crunching numbers in a power suit. Thompson, who now spends his days working outside his chosen field, once travelled back and forth to Los Angeles working as a web designer.

“It was a pain in the ass. … I really wanted there to be more of a gaming presence in Jacksonville,” he said.

He pointed out that the gaming industry isn’t a micromarket; it’s big, big business that rakes in billions of dollars every year. And why shouldn’t this city get some of that sweet green action?

Though this is only the third GAAM event, they’ve been so successful that others have tried to lure them away from our fair city, presumably with promises of unlimited World of Warcraft accounts. But fear not, Jacksonvillians.

“I love Jacksonville, which is why we’re trying so hard to keep it in Jacksonville,” Thompson said.

Cowabunga, baby.

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Arts PERFORMANCE

SOUTH PACIFIC The Rogers & Hammerstein musical, of romance on a South Pacific island during WWII, continues 6 p.m. Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 11 a.m. Nov. 30 and noon Dec. 1 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, dinner and a show $43-$49, reservations required, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com.

FRUITCAKES Julian Wiles’ family holiday comedy, about small-town alienation, understanding and reconciliation, is staged Nov. 29-Dec. 14 at Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, $10-$20, 261-6749, ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

WHITE CHRISTMAS The production, about two WWII veterans with a song & dance routine who follow two beautiful sisters to their Christmas show in Vermont, is staged 8 p.m. Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22 at Orange Park Community Theatre, 2900 Moody Ave., $20, 276-2599, opct.org.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK TWAIN The one-night show of the writer and humorist’s birthday musings – on his actual birthday – is held Nov. 30 at Raintree Restaurant Dinner Theatre, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, $39.95, 824-7211, raintreerestaurant.com.

THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES The reindeer dish on the real Santa, Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22 at Raintree Restaurant Dinner Theatre, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, $39.95, 824-7211, raintreerestaurant.com.

JUNIE B. JONES – JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS The kids’ comedy, about Junie B. who’s drawn her arch-nemesis Tattletale May for a Secret Santa gift, is staged 10:15 a.m.

Dec. 3 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Drive, Orange Park, $8, 276-6815, thcenter.org.

CHRISTMAS CAROLE Charles Dickens’ heartwarming classic holiday story is adapted for the stage at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, Dec. 3-24, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside; dinner and a show is $43-$49, reservations required, 641-1212, alhambrajax.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

NASSAU COMMUNITY BAND The multigenerational ensemble seeks new members for its 11th season; rehearsals 6 p.m.

Nov. 28 and every Thur. in Yulee Middle School band room, 85439 Miner Road, 277-1257, 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 through Dec. 18; the awards are held 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

CAROLE FREEMAN REMEMBERS The jazz concert features pianist Jack Pierson, upright bassist Fran Coraggio and drummer Scott Mariash, 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Jazzland Café, 1324 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10, 240-1009, jazzlandcafe.com.

THE IRISH TENORS Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan perform along with a full orchestra, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 1 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $45-$55, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com.

HOLIDAY BRASS Fleming Island Friends of the Library present Navy Band Southeast’s Holiday Brass concert, 6:307:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Clay County Headquarters Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 278-3722, ccpl.lib.fl.us.

ARA GREGORIAN The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Series presents violinist Gregorian, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Bldg.

45, Southside, free, 620-2878, unf.edu.

BOYAN BONEV University of West Florida faculty artist Bonev plays the cello for Tuesday Serenade concert series, 7 p.m.

Dec. 3 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, free, 630-2665, jplmusic.blogspot.com.

PIANO PLAY-OFF Chopin edition play-off is held 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 3 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 45, Southside, free, 620-2878, unf.edu.

MICHAEL W. SMITH Musician Smith performs Christmas favorites, 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at the T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $35-$85, 354-5547, jaxsymphony.org.

UNF STUDENT JAZZ COMBO The concert, directed by Lynne Arriale, is held 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, $8-$20, 620-2878, unf.edu.

ART WALKS, FESTIVALS & MARKETS

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL The association’s annual festival features the works of 150 artists in painting, pottery, jewelry, glassware, sculpture, fiber art, photography, mixed media and fine crafts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nov. 30 and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Francis Field, 11 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org.

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts and crafts and local produce are offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29 and every Fri. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, 353-1188.

AMELIA FARMERS MARKET The market offers farmdirect fruit and vegetables 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 30 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. 30 and every Sat. through Dec. 21 at 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 554-6865, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.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.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA GAAM Games Art and Music celebrates the heroes in a half-shell, video games art, games and music from the ’80s and ’90s, an art installation dedicated to “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” costumes and cosplay, a juried art show, art by gaming professionals and a live charity art auction, 6-11 p.m. Dec. 7 at The Museum & Gardens, 4160 Boulevard Center Drive, Jacksonville, gaam.eventbrite.com.

FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK An art walk, featuring 30-40 galleries, museums and businesses and spanning 15 blocks, is held 5-9 p.m. Dec. 4 and every first Wed. in Downtown Jacksonville. For an events map, go to downtownjacksonville.org/marketing; iloveartwalk.com.

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.

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org. The children’s exhibit, “Discovery Ship,” allows kids to pilot the ship, hoist flags and learn about the history of Fernandina’s harbor.

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.

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

CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/crispellert. “The Chess Project: Lee Walton Plays The World” runs 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 through Feb. 16.

The artistic and devotional contexts of painting is explored through 21 works, 19 of which are borrowed from collections in the United States and Germany. “Modern Dialect: American Paintings from the John and Susan Horseman Collection” continues through Jan. 5. Florida State University Professor William Walmsley, a printmaker who holds the record for the longest series of prints in the history of art, displays his work through July 8. “The Human Figure: Sculptures by Enzo Torcoletti” is on display through September 2014.

JACKSONVILLE MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 162, Downtown, 355-1101, jacksonvillemaritimeheritagecenter.org. The permanent collection includes steamboats, nautical-themed art, books, documents and artifacts.

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.

LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org. The permanent collection features relics from America’s Gilded Age, exhibited on three floors.

MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11964 Mandarin Road, 268-0784, mandarinmuseum.net. Exhibits

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Ken Daga’s “Ruby Slipper” (pictured) is among the featured pieces in “Wonderland,” an exhibit of multimedia work by artists Tonsenia Yonn, Linda Olsen, Matthew Winghart, Flew, Daga, Kelly Meagher and Shayna Raymond, on display through Jan. 20 at Gallery725 in Atlantic Beach. regarding Harriet Beecher Stowe and Civil War vessel Maple Leaf are on display, as well as works by Mandarin artists.

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 in 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 the 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 related to an asteroid hitting Earth and what scientists can learn from the objects; 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 7:30-10:30 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, Deane Kellogg, Wendy Mandel McDaniel, Jan Tomlinson Master and 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.

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 and 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 painter Richard Lundgren’s “Coastal North Florida” is on display through Jan. 3.

GALLERY725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 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 displayed 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 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, runs through Dec. 20.

REDDI ARTS 1037 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-3161, reddiarts.com. Works by local artists are featured, with a focus on “emerging artists for emerging collectors.” Collections change monthly.

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. The gallery features the works of 25 local artists, including Sydney McKenna, Peter Blunt and John Bunker, as well as 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. “Point of View,” a juried exhibit of contemporary fiber art, opens Dec. 6 and continues through Jan. 8. The exhibit is presented by the Fiber Artists Network.

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Happenings EVENTS

LATKE FRYING COMPETITION The annual competition is held 6 p.m. Nov. 27 at Chabad of Southside, 11271 Alumni Way, Southside. The lighting of the Menorah, an olive oil press demonstration, refreshments, music, kids' activities and a latke tasting are featured. 646-4434, southsidechabad.com.

SS AMELIA GINGERBREAD PIRATE SHIP The 17-foot-long, 12-foot-tall ship returns Nov. 27 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway. The ship is on display through Dec. 28. 277-1100.

PETE’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARTY Pete’s Bar holds its annual street party 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 28 at 117 First St., Neptune Beach. No pets or bicycles. 249-9158.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY The Jacksonville Landing holds its 27th annual event 7-10 p.m. Nov. 29 in the courtyard at 2 Independent Drive, Downtown. Synchronized light shows 6 p.m.-12:15 a.m. through Jan. 1. 353-1188.

CHRISTMAS MADE IN THE SOUTH The 25th annual event offers original work by artists and craftsmen 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville; admission $6; free for kids younger than 12, 704-847-9480, madeinthesouthshows.com.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Omni’s Spa & Shops host the annual event, with carousel rides, train rides, live entertainment, cookies, cider and horse and carriage rides, photos with Santa Claus, and the lighting of a 34-foot Christmas tree, 5-8 p.m.

Nov. 29 at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 6800 First Coast Highway, 491-4646, omniameliaislandplantation.com.

VILLA ZORAYDA CANDLELIGHT TOURS The fourth annual event features a courtyard Christmas tree, nativity scene and guided candlelit tours through the historic villa, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at 83 King St., St. Augustine. Tours continue Nov. 30 and Dec. 5, 7, 10, 13, 17, 19, 21, 27, 28 and 30, tickets are $17; $8 for ages 7-12, 829-9887, villazorayda.com HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE Hundreds of decorated boats light up the St. Johns River for Jacksonville’s 29th annual parade, 7 p.m. Nov. 30 along the downtown riverfront. Stevie Fingers and Sho Nuff perform 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; free, 353-1188, jacksonvillelanding.com.

FERNANDINA BEACH CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY The official holiday event, with a photo-friendly Santa Claus, is held 2-6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the corner of Front Street and Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, ameliaisland.com.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Small Business Saturday features JesseCarole Montoya, Big Picture, New Moon Ramblers, local and regional art, gift-wrapping, live music and a farmers market 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30 at Riverside Arts Market, under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue. 554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com SANTA’S STORYBOOK TEA Fireside reading, photo ops, sandwiches, pastries, candy and cakes are featured noon Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21, at Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway; $49 for adults, $10 for ages 5 and younger. 277-1100.

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.

COSMIC CONCERTS LASER SHOWS Laser Holiday 7 p.m., Laser Spirit 8 p.m., Jimmy Buffett 9 p.m., and Laser Country 10 p.m. Nov. 29; online tickets $5, Bryan Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-7062, moshplanetarium.org.

A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER A family-friendly event featuring Santa starts 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S. Train rides, a Blizzard Bounce House, Elf Village, a holiday tree, music and hourly snowfall are in the plaza. Non-perishable food items are collected to distribute to those in need in St. Johns County. Swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party,” 6 p.m., free, 471-1965, staugamp.sjcvenues.com.

CHANUKAH CELEBRATION The Jewish Community Alliance celebrates with games, crafts, entertainment and the Chanukiyah lighting, 5:45 p.m. Dec. 2 at 8505 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 730-2100, jcajax.org.

DANIEL KIDS FUNDRAISER Sterling Joyce hosts this Gatsbythemed fundraiser 6-10 p.m. Dec. 4 at Zeta, 131 First Ave. N., Jax Beach, 372-0727; admission is an unwrapped toy (for ages 4-14, $10 value), sterlingjoycecharityfundraising.com.

SPRINGFIELD HOLIDAY HOME TOUR The 27th annual tour is held 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6-7, featuring turn-of-the-century decorated homes, light displays and luminarias. Tours begin at the Improvement Association & Archives building, 210 W. Seventh St., Springfield, tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door. 633-9308, springfieldtour.org.

FESTIVAL OF TREES 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. Donated trees and wreaths are 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.

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS St. Augustine’s historic district presents

its 19th annual holiday event 6:30 p.m. at Plaza de la Constitución, downtown historic district. The thousands of lights shine nightly through Jan. 31, 825-1004.

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 details about Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs, call 284-0814.

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.

BOOKS & LIBRARIES

MAGGIE FITZROY Local author and photojournalist FitzRoy signs copies of her new book, “Ponte Vedra Beach,” featuring photos of days past at Mineral Beach, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 2 at Costco, 4901 Gate Parkway, Southside, 997-7003, facebook. com/maggie.fitzroy.

HOLIDAY BRASS Fleming Island Friends of the Library present Navy Band Southeast's Holiday Brass concert, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dec. 2 at Clay County Headquarters Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 278-3722, ccpl.lib.fl.us.

BART PRICE Local poet Price signs copies of his book, “The Wild Woods Edge,” 5-8 p.m. Dec. 4 at Chamblin's Uptown, 215 N. Laura St., Downtown, 674-0868, chamblinbookmine.com.

FOOD FOR FINES St. Johns County Public Libraries offer the resolution of overdue fines and help those in need with this program, accepting non-perishable food items in lieu of overdue fines through Dec. 21. Donations distributed locally to St. Johns County Food Closet. Up to $1 in overdue fines are resolved for each sealed, non-expired, non-perishable item donated. Donation waivers are for library fines only and aren't applied to fees for printing, lost items, or credit against future PROMISE OF BENEFIT fines. No fine? Drop off canned foods at any library branch or bookmobile stop. 827-6925, sjcpls.org.

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COMEDY

STEWART HUFF Huff appears 8:34 p.m. Nov. 29 and 8:04 and 10:10 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 8, Southside, $6-$25; 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com.

GRANDMA LEE The local comic treasure appears 8 p.m.

Nov. 29, 7 and 9 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Comedy Zone, Ramada Inn, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin; $15 and $18; 292-4242, comedyzone.com.

KARL ANTHONY Comic Anthony is on 8 p.m. Nov. 29-30 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside, $10, 365-5555, latthirty.com.

NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS

SHARK TEETH DISCUSSION A park ranger discusses sharks' teeth 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at Ribault Club, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road, free, 251-2320, floridastateparks.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.

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. Dec. 4 at Marineland's south end; reservations required; 823-4500, gtmnerrmarinelandtrail.eventbrite.com.

POLITICS, ACTIVISM & BUSINESS

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

CLASSES & GROUPS

GENEALOGY SOCIETY The Jacksonville Genealogy Society offers an intermediate genealogy class 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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.

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.

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 For a list of happenings, go to folioweekly.com/calendar.

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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

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. $$ C L D Mon.-Sat. TERRA, 4260 Herschel St., 388-9124. Owner Michael Thomas’ comfy spot serves local, sustainable world cuisine in a simple, creative style. Small plates: chorizo stuffed mushrooms, pork belly skewers; entrées: lamb chops, seared tuna, ribeye. Lunch features sandwiches. Craft beers. Onsite organic garden. $$ 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 Hwy., 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

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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 BAGEL LOVE, 4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121, 634-7253 2013 BOJ winner. Northern-style bagels, sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, bakery items, sides, fresh-squeezed

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

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Chris Lewis and Philip Marston of D&LP Subs in Jacksonville Beach showcase two of their authentic Italian entrees: pepperoni pizza and a Boar’s Head roast beef and Swiss sub. Photo: Dennis Ho 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 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. 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

AVOCADOS, 311 W. Ashley St., Ste. 1, 683-9947. Mac & cheese, Southwestern wrap, French dip. Fresh ingredients, cooked to order. $ B L D Mon.-Sat. CAFÉ NOLA at MOCAJAX, 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911.On Museum of Contemporary Art first floor. 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, blackand-tan brownies, Guinness lamb stew. $$ 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

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urrounded by art and culture inside and out, The Café at The Cummer offers a relaxing escape from a busy day — and with the addition of an outdoor deck, dining beneath an oversized oak tree has never been easier.

The Café’s menu features fare from several local purveyors, such as bread from The French Pantry, coffee from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters and vegetables from Blue Buddha.

Start with the tomato bisque ($5) with boursin cheese crouton. Also warm and comforting is mac ’n’ cheese ($8), a hearty portion of elbow noodles mixed with a creamy blend of cheddar and gouda, then topped with a layer of crispy parmesan panko pieces.

(For an additional $1, you can add bacon, caramelized onion or truffle.)

Use your bisque to dunk the Southern grilled cheese ($10) — a stack of thick green tomato slices and rich sheep’s milk manchego cheese pressed between slices of buttery French Pantry bread.

Seafood fans will enjoy crab cakes ($10) served atop a sweet corn relish. With hardly any filler, the pair of plump cakes is drizzled with a sweet-and-spicy red pepper remoulade.

(Tip: Crab cakes can be added to any salad.)

A chopped kale salad ($8) mixed with slivered Marcona almonds, red onion, golden raisins, diced bacon and goat cheese crumbles makes a colorful, tasty impression tossed in a citrusy housemade lemon-thyme vinaigrette and topped with two oversized pieces of crisp flatbread.

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caramelized onions, a juicy slab of tomato, lettuce and roasted red pepper aioli. The combination of quinoa, a fluffy grain high in protein and fiber, and black beans provides a filling meal.

Sandwiches are served with orzo salad, napa cabbage slaw, house salad, chips or fruit. OF BENEFIT PROMISE Dessert options include homemade cookies ($2), a rich molten lava cake ($5) and my personal favorite, rosemary lemon squares ($4).

Perhaps most impressive part of dining at The Café is that Executive Chef Jamey Evoniuk cranks these flavorful dishes out from a tiny 300-square-foot kitchen.

Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (museum entrance fee not required), The Café is also open until 8 p.m. Tuesdays (museum admission is free 4-9 p.m. Tuesdays) with tapas specials, $4 local Intuition Ale Works brews and $5 glasses of wine at 5-7 p.m.

Sunday brunch is available noon-3 p.m.

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A WEEKLY Q&A WITH PEOPLE IN THE FOOD BIZ

NAME: Javier Perez RESTAURANT: Cantina Maya Sports Bar & Grille, 1021 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach BIRTHPLACE: Cancun, Mexico YEARS IN THE BIZ: 20-plus FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than mine): Si Señor FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Mexican with Caribbean influence FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Plantains, cilantro, pineapple IDEAL MEAL: Carne asada, chile toreado and fried onions.

WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Chocolate-covered grasshoppers INSIDER’S SECRET: When you find out, let me know!

CELEBRITY SIGHTING @ Cantina Maya: Paul Posluszny CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Xango (Mexican cheesecake)

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

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. Northeast Florida flavors and 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, specialty pastries; French wines. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily RESTAURANT MEDURE, 818 A1A N., 543-3797. Chef David Medure creates dishes with international flavors. The lounge offers small plates, creative drinks. $$$ 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

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). 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 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,

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

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

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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, fresh sub rolls, Boar’s Head meats, cheeses, 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. $$ C B L D Daily THE ORIGINAL CAFÉ ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311. F Coffee drinks, vegetarian meals, meaty Southern comfort dishes. $ B L D Daily PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO, 159 Palencia Village Dr., 305-2515. F 2013 BOJ winner. Chef Mas created 30+ unique sushi rolls; fresh sea scallops, Hawaiian-style poke tuna salad. $$ 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

BASIL THAI & SUSHI, 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190.

F Pad Thai, curry dishes, sushi, served in a relaxing environment. Dine indoors or on the patio. $$ L D Mon.Fri., D Sat. THE GROTTO WINE & TAPAS BAR, 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. Varied tapas menu of artisanal cheese plates, empanadas, bruschettas, homestyle cheesecake. More than 60 wines by the glass. $$$ 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. $$$$ D Mon.-Sat. PULP, 1962 San Marco Blvd., 396-9222. Juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees made one cup at a time. 30 kinds of smoothies, some blended with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurts, granola. $ B L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR, 1478 Riverplace Blvd., 306-2188. F See Riverside. $$ 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.

Japanese fusion cuisine: fresh, high-grade sushi, a variety of lunch specials, hibachi items. $$ C L D Daily SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Parkway N., Tinseltown, 997-1999. F Grill and brewery features local seafood, steaks, pizzas, award-winning freshly brewed ales, lagers. Dine indoors or outdoors. $$ 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 spot offers authentic Mexican food: fajitas, seafood dishes, hot sauces made in-house.

Specialty is tacos de asada. $ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner, 764-9999.

F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA, 840 Nautica Drive, Ste. 117, 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, 309-7427.

F See Baymeadows. $$ C L D Daily

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

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RUN DATE: ARIES (March 21-April 19): Thinking inside the box will be a crime against your nature in the weeks ahead. The last place you want to be is in a pigeonhole. Stay far away from tight squeezes, claustrophobic “sanctuaries” and “convenient” confinements. If you’re in a one-sizefits-all situation, you won’t be able to access your highest intelligence. Wander into wild frontiers where unsanctioned wonders and marvels await. Find virgin terrain and uncharted territories where boring old rules don’t apply.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mike Finnigan is a veteran keyboardist and blues vocalist who’s toured with more than 20 major acts, including Jimi Hendrix, Etta James, Leonard Cohen and Los Lonely Boys. There’s a primal quality to his singing. It’s gritty, fluid and tempestuous, almost feral at times. I see why Bonnie Raitt called him a “tall drink of bacon.” The sound he makes with his voice is that lush and tasty. Guess his astrological sign … Taurus, of course. He’s your patron saint this week because you’re as close as ever to being a tall drink of bacon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): French painter Henri Matisse thought highly of his own work. He tended to ignore critics because he didn’t think they understood his art well enough to make intelligent critiques. He was willing to heed one person’s opinion, though; a colleague he said had earned to right to evaluate and assess his art: Pablo Picasso. Make a short list of those whose judgment you totally trust and respect. It’s a good time to seek their feedback on how you’re doing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): How is it possible you’ve come so far and worked so diligently only to be resigned to hang out in limbo, waiting for the lucky break that may or may not ever arrive? I’m here to escort you out of this infernal place.

If you resist, I’ll drag you out. Why am I so adamant?

Because I’m sure it’s a mistake for you to be passive and hope for the best. Resume working diligently, focused on what’s right in front of you without worrying about the big picture. That approach leads to unforeseen help and a clarification of the big picture.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your personal magic levels are high. The radiance beaming from your eyes is extra sparkly. There’s an artistry to the way you express yourself. Without even trying, you exude natural charisma and animal magnetism.

You’ll have an elevated capacity for giving and receiving pleasure. Your ability to feel really good and make other people feel really good will be at a peak.

I hereby designate this the Week of Supreme Bliss.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The BBC reported on an expert who combs Switzerland’s Risoud Forest to find spruce trees whose wood can be made into the highest quality violins. After years of experience, Lorenzo Pellegrini knows which trees will produce instruments with the most resonant tones.

They grow slowly, have few knots, need to have had enough water to grow strong, but not so much water they’re mushy. Your task in the weeks ahead is like the master tree-picker’s work. Time to start selecting and gathering raw materials to craft your lyrical story in 2014.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The bad news: For all of us, including you, there’s a gap between our intentions and our actual effects. The good news: Now’s your special time to narrow the gap.

More bad news: All of us, you included, are periodically guilty of sending out mixed messages. We confuse

OF BENEFIT folks with our ambivalence; whatPROMISE we say is sometimes different from what we feel. More good news: Time to reduce mixed messages to as close to zero as possible. A tad more bad news: Like all of us, you’re a bit hypocritical. You engage in behavior you criticize in others. You don’t practice what you preach. Last bit of good news: Time to work on being forthright, genuine and consistent.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I am very fond of strawberries and cream,” author Dale Carnegie said, “but I have found that for some strange reason, fish prefer worms. So when I went fishing, I didn’t think about what I wanted. I thought about what they wanted. I didn’t bait the hook with strawberries and cream. Rather, I dangled a worm or grasshopper in front of the fish.” That’s a good teaching story. To get desires fulfilled by those who have the power to do that, give them what they long for – not what you long for, nor what you wish they’d long for.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Touted as a prime source of “kick-@ss spirituality,” author Danielle LaPorte has advice that’s good to hear. “You will always be too much of something for someone,” she says, “too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy.” But that’s exactly as it should be, she adds. It’d be a mistake to “round out your edges,” because then you’d “lose your edge.” You need all of your edge right now. Time to ignore others’ mediocre expectations and push past their limits. To be true to yourself, you’ll have to be too much of something for several someones.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Going into a spiritual mentoring session with a priestess, I intended to discover truths about me I didn’t know. That meant stirring up revelations about my ignorance as well as my potentials. I wanted help to face my flaws as well as in tap into my dormant powers. It worked. Her guidance was a potent catalyst. I was able to shed the debilitating nonsense stories I’d been telling myself about who I am. I awakened strengths that had been asleep.

What I wish for you – what I predict – is a comparable experience. To expedite matters, go in search of a person, adventure or breakthrough to help give you the kind of prod I received.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I bet people are gossiping about you more than usual.

Is there anything you can do to ensure it’s mostly benevolent gossip? Yes. First, make sure when you gossip about others, you’re unfailingly positive in your comments. If you don’t have anything good to say about someone, don’t say it. Second, be on your best behavior. Communicate clearly; don’t even think of taking unethical shortcuts. Finally, contribute more inspirational energy than usual to every group you’re part of. Be an effervescent team player.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Maybe your ego isn’t big enough. I’m serious. Is it possible you could benefit from being more proud of yourself? Would it be healthy to give yourself more credit for the struggles you’ve weathered, skills you’ve mastered and the beauty you’ve managed to forge out of the chaotic raw materials life has given you? I’ve got a good feeling about this. I can imagine you summoning the playful courage you’ll need to express more confidence. I can picture you beginning to fantasize about embarking on stirring adventures you’ve never believed you were strong enough to try.

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BEAUTIFUL LADY EATING ALONE OUTSIDE ISU! Plum/purple T-shirt, rolled-up jeans shorts, sandals. We were both eating alone at outside tables. Me: In a white T-shirt and plaid shorts. I should have least said hi or hello and I’m kicking myself now! I think you’re beautiful! I’d love to talk and see. When: Nov. 23. Where: The Loop @ St. Johns Ave. #1315-1127 IN LINE It’s been so many years. Forgetfulness caught up with me. I apologize for thinking I was blowing you off when all I wanted to do was catch up! We were in line together at Publix; you remembered me from HS. I felt like such a jerk as you sped away in your maroon VW. When: Nov. 3. Where: Publix @ Tinseltown. #1314-1127 GATORS IN OAKLEAF ISU at the bar, in blue jeans and a black shirt. Blond hair and oh so gorgeous smile. It was early evening; you spoke to the bartender often. Our eyes met when I got up to leave. I wore tan cargo pants, a black short-sleeved shirt and glasses. When: Nov. 10. Where: Gators @ Oakleaf. #1313-1127 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

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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 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 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

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After its launch was delayed for a month by the Madison, Wis., city attorney, Snuggle House was cleared and scheduled to open on Nov. 15 to provide in-bed, pajama-clad “intimate, non-sexual touch[ing]” for $60 an hour. “So many people,” assistant manager Emily Noon said, “don’t have a significant other in their lives” and “just need to be held” (including, she said, the elderly and hospice patients, among the target clientele). The city’s delay was, a spokesman said, to assure that Snuggle House had protocols for dealing with “risky” situations in which a customer refuses to take “no sex” for an answer. The staff has panic buttons and prominent surveillance cameras are installed.

Wine to Whine About

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by Hurricane Sandy in the New York-New Jersey area in October 2012 was the tragedy that befell the 27,000-case WineCare storage cellar in Manhattan. Though it claimed to have lost only about 5 percent of its inventory when the Hudson River flooded its supposedly secure warehouse, that amount apparently didn’t count the many preserved bottles whose labels washed off, dramatically reducing the value of customers’ toweringly priced grape and forcing WineCare into bankruptcy court, according to a New York Times July item.

The Probability of a ‘Perfect’ Baby

California genetic testing company 23andMe was recently awarded a patent for a computer program that lets parents, by running probabilities through the known relevant cell and DNA variables (of over 240 conditions and traits), predict their “perfect” baby. Of course, the program can provide only the percentage likelihoods. A company spokeswoman, anticipating a backlash against the concept of “designer babies,” rejected the idea that 23andMe would work with fertility clinics.

Movie Night: Popcorn, Body Armor, Loaded Gun

In July, just days after the one-year anniversary of the spree killing of 12 people at Century 16 Theaters in Aurora, Colo., Cassidy Delavergne was arrested after he entered the NCG Trillium theaters in Grand Blanc Township, Mich., wearing full body armor and carrying a loaded gun and a fake CIA badge, alarming some but not all bystanders.

Delavergne explained he wore the equipment only because he didn’t want to leave it in his car while he watched the movie — and thought the badge might alleviate other patrons’ fears.

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Person-to-person fecal transplants have been mentioned here several times for the bizarre but therapeutic idea that gastrointestinal illness results from an imbalance between healthy and unhealthy gut bacteria — and that a transplant of healthier antigens may relieve the sickness.

But what happens if no “compatible” donor is available? Emma Allen-Vercoe and her team at Canada’s University of Guelph are thus creating artificial gut bacteria (“robogut”) under demanding control conditions, for implantation. (Allen-Vercoe grumbled to Popular Science in August that the most disagreeable part of the job is disposing of excess sludge — the process for which causes “the whole building” to “smell like poop.”)

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A Brazilian minor-league soccer match in September ended in a 2-2 tie only because, with minutes left, the trainer for one team stepped to the goal and cleared two quick tie-breaking shots that his players couldn’t have reached in time. “It was our only chance,” he said later. (The referee allowed play to continue.)

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Czech Out This Bird

Artist David Cerny, fed up with the collapse of the governing parties in the Czech Republic, launched a barge on the River Vitava in Prague in October, holding a gigantic purple hand with middle finger extended, aimed at Prague Castle (the office of President Milos Zeman).

Scary Scrotum Stunt

In a November protest against Russia’s “police state,” artist Pyotr Pavlensky, in front of horrified tourists at Moscow’s Red Square, nailed the skin of his scrotum into cobblestones near Lenin’s Mausoleum. Pavlensky, who was arrested, earlier called his stunt “a metaphor for the apathy, political indifference and fatalism of contemporary Russian society.”

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The Azerbaijani government’s official vote totals for the Oct. 8 elections (showing President Aliyev winning, as expected, with 72.76 percent of the votes), was mistakenly released to the public on Oct. 7. (Officials blamed a computer app “bug.”)

Menage a Trouble

Terry Jenkins, 25, was arrested for domestic battery in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in September after, according to the police report, he had asked his girlfriend and her female cousin for a bedroom menage a trois. He then allegedly became enraged when the women paid more attention to each other than to him.

Swing Out, Sister

A teenage girl somehow managed to get stuck in a child’s swing on a playground in London in September, and soon three trucks carrying 12 firefighters were on the scene and managed to remove the swing from its frame to free her.

NYU Student Gets the Shaft

New York University student Asher Vongtau, 19, somehow managed to fall into a 2-footwide shaft between a dorm and a garage in November and remain stuck for 36 hours until campus security officers spotted him and called firefighters. (He was hospitalized in serious condition.)

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Are We Robbing Our Hoteliers to Pay Shad Khan?

Let users pay for the sports and entertainment venues so visitors can pay for a convention center to draw more traffic

T

he announcement that the bed tax would be used to pay for the city of Jacksonville’s $43 million share of the $63 million scoreboards and end zone swimming pool at EverBank Field brings up the issue of how we fund our venues. Using the current method, we are moving 4 cents out of every 6 cents in bed tax collected to pay for improvements to the sports and entertainment venues.

Based on 2012 revenues, the 4 cents is worth $9.4 million. Is it the best use of funding to pay for local venues using money collected from outsiders? We first have to ask: How local are these venues?

It was pointed out in The Florida TimesUnion that a large portion of the tax goes to paying off the stadium bonds on EverBank Field. The remainder goes to maintenance of the stadium and other city-owned venues. With the exception of the Florida-Georgia Game and the Gator Bowl Game, the majority of patrons are local. The number of patrons in 2012 was estimated by SMG’s website at 2.3 million.

The patronage was shared among five venues: EverBank Field, the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, Veterans Memorial Arena, the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts and Jacksonville Equestrian Center. All of these facilities benefit from the room tax but, according to the Times-Union, about 70 percent of the tax goes to EverBank Field.

If we really want to look at the local sports and entertainment venues as self-supporting, then they should be covered by funds from the people who use them and not just outside visitors. If we wanted to generate $9.2 million in revenue from a user fee, we could charge $4 per person. To create $11 million, we would impose a fee of $5. Is this draconian?

The answer is no. The public expects to have nice facilities and to have them kept clean.

Jacksonville wants to keep a state-of-the-art image as shown through the $63 million in proposed stadium improvements. Shad Khan is paying $20 million of this amount to show his commitment to the city. Local sports fans and others who attend concerts and shows should be willing to help pay for the improvements and maintenance of their facilities to enjoy their events.

For the record: Khan has nothing to do with the misdirected bed tax; that’s the fault of decades of mayors and City Councils. I support the improvements at the stadium and commend Khan on his becoming a vital asset to our community.

The costs of the facilities should be borne

by those of us who use the facilities and not be taken from funds designated to bring people to Jacksonville. What is gained by having those of us who live here pay more to use the venues?

According to a Downtown Vision Inc. (DVI) 2012 report, the hotel occupancy rate in Downtown was 61.1 percent. Something needs to be done to improve this rate. To reach a resolution, we must determine why the rate is low and what can be done to improve it.

Perhaps we can start with a Convention Center that has only 78,000 square feet of exhibition space. What problems does that create?

I had a recent conversation with a friend who is the marketing director for a major hotel. She explained that a group would call her and say they wanted to book an event that would use multiple room-nights across more than one hotel. After the call, she would pick up the phone and call SMG. The result would be the same: We have a local event booked for that time period and cannot accommodate the out-of-town group (and create business for our Downtown hotels).

The best option available is to build a convention center with about 250,000 square feet of exhibition space and 700,000 square feet of total space, as explained by Paul Astleford, CEO of Visit Jacksonville. He also admitted that there were three places that could hold such a facility in our Downtown: the Shipyards, the current Prime Osborn Convention Center and the property running along the Southbank from Wyndham Riverwalk through the Duval County School Board Building and into the JEA property.

Moving the $9.4 million to Visit Jacksonville would allow a bond issue of about $160 million at a rate of 4.7 percent after the discount and closing costs. Would this be enough to expand the Convention Center and include the Hyatt through a Skyway expansion? We have to look at the costs of the three options individually and see what is best.

Let’s look at each location and the possible costs; this is a very rough estimate made without a consultant’s report and using BuildingJournal.com as the cost calculator.

The current Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center has 278,000 square feet of meeting space and 78,000 in exhibition space; after the loss of some space to an Amtrak station, there’s a need to add 462,000 square feet in total space. The construction cost for adding the exhibition space to the center is $19.5 million; the needed meeting space would cost $35.561 million. After adding allowances for site preparations and renovations to the

current center, the cost of the project reaches a total of $79.288 million. This leaves $80 million to extend the Skyway to the Hyatt, the area of Berkman II and the Maxwell House plant.

The site at the Shipyards would have a convention center built from scratch. The portion of the Shipyards property that could hold a center this size is on the east side of Hogan’s Creek. The total cost for the exhibition space is $27.132 million; for the meeting space, the total is $50.017 million. After allowing for site preparation, the total is $92.747 million.

This leaves $68 million for Skyway extensions to the Hyatt and the new convention center.

The Wyndham site would cost $27.132 million for the auditorium; the meeting area would cost an additional $50.017 million; allow another $20 million to move the school board into the empty COJ office spaces on the Northbank and tear down the building; after adding site preparation and the cost to attach the center to the Wyndham and to tie in the Kings Road Skyway station, the total cost for this convention center reaches $139.89 million.

This leaves $20 million to connect the center to the Hyatt with the Skyway.

What would we gain by having an improved convention center? The current Downtown hotel occupancy is 61 percent at 528,768 room-nights at an average cost of $98; this generates $3.11 million of the local bed tax. If we were not turning away convention business due to a lack of space, we could easily increase to 828,768 room-nights based on double occupancy. This means $4.873 million in bed tax generated Downtown and an occupancy of almost 96 percent. If we added another 100 smaller conventions and meetings, we would have to add hotels to meet the demand.

We need to let users pay for sports and entertainment venues with a user fee — then let out-of-town guests pay for a convention center, which will then bring in even more out-of-town visitors. The Prime Osborn Center became outdated more than 25 years ago; we need to act on what’s been long neglected and build a new one.

Bruce A. Fouraker

Fouraker, in the banking field for the past 20 years, previously worked as paralegal at a law firm specializing in municipal finance.

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