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CITIZEN MAMA FIGHTIN’ WORDS EDITOR’S NOTE NEWS

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I’ve followed the protests of the Jacksonville Progressive Coalition, thus when reading the article [News, “The Jacksonville 19,” Shelton Hull, Dec. 17], it was obvious that the most significant breach of the law regarding the Hart Bridge “Jacksonville 19” was not even mentioned: Folio Weekly reports on progressives’ protesting excessive force on black persons by police and fails to mention one of the protestors was charged with battery on a police officer. I’d bet the average reader, if informed of this, would presume it was purposely left out. Robert Hawxhurst

A New Day

I recently read “Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Queers?” [Editor’s Note, Jeffrey C. Billman, Jan. 7]. I cannot express my gratitude to you enough for putting into print so eloquently exactly what I would love to shout with a bullhorn from the rooftop of the Duval County Courthouse. I believe that the bigoted ignorance and blatant discrimination expressed by our pieces of shit Clerk of the Circuit Court Ronnie Fussell and state Attorney General Pam Bondi will eventually come back to bite them both. I take comfort in believing that one day, they will have to experience something akin to this type of discrimination firsthand themselves, and that eventually, they will find themselves having to defend their own actions in a court of law. It is a new day. I honestly am amazed we’ve gotten this far in our fight for equality. That’s one main point I try to get across to those to whom I speak on such issues — this isn’t a fight for “special rights,” but a fight for equal rights. We will continue to fight. We will not give up. We will not back down. Yes, it is a new day indeed. May God bless us all. Ralph L. Bryant

Beyond Reckless

I represent the Annie Lytle Preservation Group. Except for one item on your list [Cover Story, “100 Things to Do in Northeast Florida Before You Die,” Dec. 17], it was enjoyable. However, we object to the inclusion of Public School No. 4/Annie Lytle. You’ve encouraged people to trespass on private property, property that our group takes great pride taking care of. We constantly struggle, with the approval and cooperation of JSO, to prevent vandalism of the property. The progress we’ve made in the last two months is remarkable! We have a small but dedicated bunch of people who spend many hours each week and spend money out of pocket to clean the school and make repairs. Perhaps it is coincidence that since the article appeared, there has been an increase in the problem we have with vandalism. We have repaired fencing, boarded up entries, removed graffiti. For your paper to encourage people to go on to property that they do not own is beyond reckless! It is encouraging law-breaking. It is encouraging people to go where they may be injured. You are encouraging people to damage property. You are creating a nightmare for us and for law enforcement. Instead of helping to spread stupid rumors and myths, try taking a look at our group and the accomplishments we are making to restore dignity to Annie Lytle. We are on Facebook at “Save Public School Number Four/Annie Lytle.” Patsy Bryant, Annie Lytle Preservation Group

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CITIZEN MAMA

COMITY IS NOT POLICY

The divide over school choice really boils down to ideology versus data. Data should win

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an’t we all just get along?” The immortal words of Rodney King might make for great TV, but they’re a lousy statement on education policy. And yet, those words nearly jumped off the page as I read Trey Csar’s recent apologia for public school privatization [Backpage Editorial, “Get Beyond the Rhetoric,” Jan. 7]. Csar is president of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, an organization ostensibly created to help improve public education in Duval County. While JPEF has done some good work, make no mistake: Its mission is ultimately aligned with those who want to blur the line between public and private education, and to further mask the fact that taxpayers are funding a broad array of various privatized entities. Csar would like traditional public school advocates (like me) to chill out and get comfortable with the idea of publicly funded private schools as part of the ever-growing, wishy-washy hodgepodge of school choice. Never mind that JPEF’s own report concedes that money going to charters and vouchers is draining precious dollars away from Duval County Public Schools’ operations, to the tune of $51 million last school year. Admittedly, private schools — whether publicly funded or not — play a significant role in educating Jacksonville’s children. And understanding why parents choose private schools can absolutely help public schools retain students. In that sense, the JPEF report is informative and helpful. But please don’t ask me to pretend that publicly funded voucher schools are a legitimate “choice” in Florida when a court of competent jurisdiction has yet to say they are. We’re all adults here. We can retain our differences of opinion while continuing the “remodeling” of education that Csar proposes. The issue is up for trial, and Florida’s constitution appears to forbid delegating education to non-state entities. The Florida Education Association has sued to have the voucher program declared unconstitutional. The voucher program rests on one of three Big Lies manufactured by the reform industry. The first lie — that private is better — is debunked when the research controls for socioeconomic and other demographic factors. Research also shows that conservative Christian schools fare worst of all — a statistic that should terrify all Floridians, given that 80 percent of vouchers go to religious institutions. The second lie, that teachers’ unions somehow damage student progress, is wholly unsupported by any research whatsoever. Lie No. 3, that money doesn’t matter, has also been soundly refuted by the data. The people who run Step Up for Students, the state’s “scholarship-funding” organization, want to have their cake and eat it, too. They want the state to keep its hands off when it comes to rules about teacher certification, physical facilities and Florida’s uniform accountability program, but they’re more than happy to take the corporate tax dollars. In other words: They want to be considered public, except when they don’t.

Meanwhile, questions about quality loom. Under some pressure from me, the researcher commissioned by the state to evaluate its voucher program finally stopped comparing apples to oranges. Unfortunately, the Florida Legislature didn’t give Professor David Figlio much to work with: He’s stuck with a test that’s not designed to measure “gains” in the strict empirical sense. So now he compares Florida’s voucher students to other students outside the Florida system, which leaves parents without meaningful data upon which to judge voucher school quality. “Parents are voting with their feet,” Florida’s Board of Education Chairman Gary Chartrand said regarding school privatization in a public radio interview last year. Lots of people vote for lots of things with their feet, with or without data that supports their choices. It’s akin to buying a food product for its logo, as opposed to its nutritional content. The divide between public school advocates, like me, and privatization proponents, like Chartrand, is less ideological than empirical. Csar, who was hired by Chartrand, is stuck in the middle, between science and a hard place. Still, the empirical gaps don’t diminish the work that JPEF has done, including its most recent report regarding public and private school choices in Jacksonville. The report looks closely at the factors parents consider when choosing a school. It’s important to know what parents want. Chief among parental concerns are “quality of teachers and staff.” While this fact is useful, JPEF avoided any attempt to measure and compare relative “quality” among parents’ myriad “choices.” The single academic outcome indicator that JPEF used, reading score losses between fifth and sixth grades, didn’t distinguish between private, private-voucher, charter, magnet or traditional neighborhood schools. It simply showed that students who change schools between fifth and sixth grades — i.e., most students — lose FCAT gains. Indeed, the outcome listed was limited to schools that administer the FCAT — i.e., traditional neighborhood, magnet and charter schools. While JPEF’s report on choice provides useful information that may inform public school policy, it’s hardly the last word on the value of any given choice. Quality may be chief among the factors in parents’ decisions about schools but, so far, only the public system provides an objective, fungible measure by which to gauge that quality. Meanwhile, as former governor Jeb Bush leans into the 2016 presidential race, his highstakes-testing-plus-privatization reform crowd would like us to ignore an important external measure of quality. Florida’s schools have taken what Associated Press reporter Gary Fineout calls a “nosedive” in national rankings, from sixth to 28th in a mere two-year span. The overriding question is whether all the focus on “choice” had anything to do with that nosedive. Julie Delegal mail@folioweekly.com

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FIGHTIN’ WORDS

CUBA, LIBRE

In Jacksonville, apparently, a few grams of weed will net you more jail time than scamming a veterans’ charity

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was delighted last week when Nelson Cuba, the former head of the Fraternal Order of Police, was finally sentenced for one of the most lurid and transparent scams in Northeast Florida history: his embezzlement scheme under the auspices of the delightfully named Internet café grift Allied Veterans of the World. However, that delight was short-lived when I read what that sentence actually was. A year of house arrest. Four years of probation. That’s it. Seriously? We have all kinds of prisons in this state, many with occupancy requirements built into their contracts. We can find room in our jails for people holding a few grams of weed or blow. And yet, when it comes to this inveterate scam artist, we can’t find a cell for him? House arrest. A paltry punishment for one of the worst public figures in the history of Duval County. Throughout his time as FOP head, Cuba was given a free pass by the local media, which never met a cop it didn’t like in its commitment to zero law-and-order histrionics. He got away with repeated instances of misrepresentation. The guy who got it worst was former Mayor John Peyton, the Gate Petroleum scion, whom Cuba obviously saw as an easy mark, as indicated by his actions in 2009, documented by the indispensable Abel Harding at his old site Jaxpoliticsonline.com. He started out that year by threatening to sue the city to “sweeten” the pension deal, leading to a memo from Peyton’s administration warning of the “precarious path” of our pension schemes, and it got better from there. Cuba called the State Legislature “preposterous and un-American” … because lawmakers wanted to make small changes to workers’ comp laws. Then he threatened a police union boycott of Gate Petroleum, because Peyton was moving toward pension reform. It got so bad, Jake Godbold had to jump in and check Cuba; alas, it was just a temporary corrective. I’ll say this for his bullying tactics — they worked. Nelson Cuba was instrumental in ensuring that the city of Jacksonville kicked the can of unfunded liabilities down the road, clear

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across the St. Johns County line, where so many of our cops and firemen live these days — good schools, ya know. Peyton couldn’t get it done. Mayor Alvin Brown, he got something done — but the Police & Fire Pension Fund, rather than accept the best deal possible in this climate, sent it back, leading Clay Yarborough and others on the City Council to join the chorus for an investigation of the PFPF. So where are we now? We have a mayor up against it in a reelection campaign, and a Police & Fire Pension Fund that seems to have the ultimate say on what their benefits are going to be — unless Tallahassee saves us from our collective inability to check public sector unions. And Nelson Cuba? Chillin’ on his couch, watching Dragnet and Adam-12, enjoying “ice cream and expensive cigars” like he did in 2013, when he tweeted about these subjects before his court date, according to First Coast News. I posted a short blog for Folio Weekly in 2013, evaluating the then-nascent scandal. I wondered how it was that the Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office let these Internet cafés stay open during the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation. I still wonder that. I also wondered how it would affect the political futures of John Rutherford and Rick Scott. No effect there, it turned out. The real effect was not on any individual political actor (except Cuba, of course). It was on the system itself. If there had been a good-faith negotiator working on behalf of the FOP, we may have found a way to stave off the pension crisis sooner than now, in the Peyton administration, for sure. Instead, we have a PFPF that’s wide open to criticism from conservative Republicans on the Council, allowing Yarborough to do his best Scott Walker impression. A decade of wasted opportunity and wanton hyperbole is Nelson Cuba’s legacy. He ran the biggest scam in city history while wearing a JSO badge. And he gets house arrest? An appalling end to an appalling career. AG Gancarski twitter/aggancarski mail@folioweekly.com

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Illustration by Shan Stumpf

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And then the camera left, and I thought couple months back, to illustrate a about it. Really thought about it. It’s easy to cover story on how local churches were be self-righteously defiant — to scoff at the adapting their message and presentation major news organizations, including The New to the millennial age, our art director, Shan York Times and most large newspapers on the Stumpf, gave a hipsterish makeover to an Continent, for not publishing these images old Orthodox image of Jesus. It was, to my — when the danger is an ocean away, when it mind, the sort of thing Time or Newsweek wasn’t my friends and family and co-workers would do — nothing terribly cutting-edge or at risk, when I live in a city that, at least to my imaginative, to be honest, but also nothing knowledge, doesn’t have much in the way of a provocative, nothing incendiary, nothing radicalized Islamist set, when I edit a smallish offensive. Or so I thought. publication that would more likely than not Northeast Florida’s Orthodox Christians were not amused. We received an angry letter escape ISIS’s notice. signed by nine area Orthodox clergy members You’ll notice, however, that, all that informing us that this Photoshopped said, we’re still not running a Charlie Hebdo iconography was a “desecration of something cartoon in this space. Doing so would’ve we greatly revere,” and amounted to unnecessary demanding an apology. and fruitless provocation, (We published their letter, a finger in the eye to this At no point during but did not apologize.) area’s Muslim population Still, at no point during as recompense for a crime this episode did I this episode did I worry neither they nor we had worry about a gang about a gang of armed anything to do with. Orthodox Christians And, more important, of armed Orthodox storming Folio Weekly’s there were better ways headquarters and shooting to show solidarity (see Christians storming up the place. above), which we felt was Folio Weekly’s important no matter how The day news broke that small our contribution. some jihadis in Paris had headquarters and Charlie Hebdo was, and done just that, in response shooting up the place. is, unbendingly vicious, to cartoons in the satiric toward Muslims and publication Charlie Hebdo Christians (one cover had depicting Muhammad an image of Jesus sodomizing God the Father, in a, shall we say, less-than-flattering light, to give you an idea) and everyone else — it Action News came by the office and asked my was often accused of xenophobia and racism thoughts on the subject. I didn’t really have — but free societies exist on the back of too much illuminating to say; I’m not that up unfettered free speech, even (and especially) on French satire, and beyond lamenting the offensive speech. That needs to be defended. unspeakable tragedy of it all, what was there But I won’t say there wasn’t, in the recesses to add? of my mind, a twinge of concern that maybe, But I was asked if we would run something had we published one of those Muhammad like the Charlie Hebdo cartoons. Sure, I cartoons, some wannabe jihadi might have responded. Not just to piss off a specific group made it his mission to extract vengeance. of people, but if it helped tell a story, then yeah, Je suis Charlie? As it turns out, perhaps I’m absolutely. We’ve appropriated other types of not that brave. religious iconography before — see Hipster Jesus — and we wouldn’t discriminate. After Jeffrey C. Billman all, you can’t let yourself be intimidated into twitter/jeffreybillman self-censorship. You can’t let the bastards win. jbillman@folioweekly.com

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GAY MARRIAGE IS FINALLY LEGAL.

NOW WHAT?

In Jacksonville, the battle for true equality is just getting started

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aturday’s “Come Get Married in Hemming Park!!” was part celebration of love and equality, part big gay wedding circus, which is, of course, the best kind of big gay circus (except maybe the Saturday night show at Hamburger Mary’s). But what happens when the show’s over and the bearded lady is back in her trailer chain-smoking Kools and getting twisted on peach brandy? Is Jacksonville going to go right back to its old, bigoted ways when the merriment ends? Planned and largely orchestrated by attorney/LGBT activist Carrington “Rusty” Mead, “Come Get Married in Hemming Park” was a mass wedding the likes of which the city has never seen: In less than an hour, 34 gay and lesbian couples were wed before a large and diverse crowd. There were drag queens and grandmas and lawyers, all forsaking the warmth of their Saturday beds to stand in the bracingly beautiful winter chill and bear witness to an event this city is not likely to forget. By the end of the day, an additional 25 couples — at least — were hitched as well. Despite feeling a bit contrived, as all mass weddings certainly must seem — the first

dance is an awkward-enough ritual when there aren’t 68 bodies shuffling along to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” surrounded by a rabid pack of photographers and about a thousand spectators — there was an overall sense of wow, this is really happening. Some, like Vicki Karst, whose Jan. 6 marriage to Susan Smith was the first legally recorded same-sex marriage in Duval County, didn’t think they’d live to see the day. “I mean, I really didn’t know it would happen in this amount of time. I really thought it would be our children, not us, that would see this kind of thing happen in Florida,” Karst said after her nuptials. There’s long been a perception of Jacksonville as a bigoted, right-wing, closeminded, Bible-thumping podunk where even the sight of a photo of a pregnant woman’s boobs in an art gallery gets politicians’ knickers in a twist. And neither Duval County Clerk of Courts Ronnie Fussell nor the City Council has done much to ameliorate that perception. It’s actions like the City Council’s rejection of the human rights ordinance, which Continues on page 8

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THE JUDGE WHO DEFIED RONNIE FUSSELL

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would have protected LGBTs from discrimination from their bosses and landlords in 2012, and Fussell’s obtuse unilateral decision to end courthouse marriages in Duval County because it might make his staff squirm a little bit to preside over weddings of the Vickies and Susans of the world (see sidebar), that earned Jacksonville the lowest ranking of any major Florida city on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2014 Municipal Equality Index, which rates cities’ treatment of LGBTs. (If you’re curious, that ranks us behind places like Columbus, Georgia, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Waco, Texas, none of which would be considered especially gay-friendly. But hey, we edged out Jackson, Mississippi, so that’s something.) Joey McKinnon, president of the Jacksonville Young Democrats, says the city’s leaders should take note that the younger generation considers LGBT equality a no-brainer, and may be less inclined to move to or remain in Jacksonville if the city continues to permit discrimination against them. “As chair of a young professional organization, I have seen Jacksonville lose some of its best and brightest to other cities that reflect the values of today’s young professionals,� he says. Saturday’s mass wedding, a watershed moment in a city that could use more like it, was a rare downhill stretch on a road that has been mostly rugged, hilly terrain. Some were swept up in the emotion of it; others recognized it as an opportunity to work for more lasting change. Al Reynolds, a born-and-bred local who plans to wed his partner of 20 years in a private ceremony later this year, told Folio Weekly that over his lifetime, the LGBT community has come to be considered part of society, but their work isn’t finished. “I should not be considered a secondclass citizen,� he says. Recognizing that the legalization of same-sex marriage is but one step in the right direction, Mead seized the opportunity to create a political action committee to promote LGBT equality.

She officially announced the Northeast Florida LGBT Leadership PAC at Saturday’s espousal event, and right away there was a line to sign up for the mailing list. “What we need in Jacksonville is a mayor and a council that support equality for all and is not afraid to make a bold statement,� Mead told the crowd. “We do not need politicians who will stand in the background and say nothing.� And while many recognized the support LGBTs were receiving from the legal community, businesses, straight allies and others, it wasn’t all victory laps and hope for the future, though there was quite a bit of both. There’s serious work to be done if this city is to become as welcoming to LGBTs as it is to their tax dollars. Troy Farquhar, who’s active in the LGBT community and whose law firm, Integrity Law, opened its doors to wedding ceremonies in response to Fussell’s decision to close the courthouse wedding chapel, points out that there are a lot of people who care about LGBT and social justice issues, but they don’t vote. “I wouldn’t be surprised if [Fussell] gets re-elected in spite of everything,� Farquhar says. He makes a valid point. For a city that has so much going for it and — from the right cross streets — practically teems with artists, liberals and even the big, bad queers, Jacksonville is like a beautiful boy without a brain in his head: great to look at, but don’t ask him anything serious because he’ll just bat his pretty eyelashes and say something about the weather. And like that pretty Peter Pan in sequined speedos, Jacksonville should be serious about serious things. Like freedom. And equality. Because they matter. And those who would fight for freedom, like Mead and Eddy, aren’t going to let anyone, not the church, not the clerk of courts, not City Council, not a windbag on a street corner, tell them any different. But they’ll only make a difference with a little help from their friends (and allies). Claire Goforth mail@folioweekly.com

I figured if anyone would ever say no to Duval County Clerk of Courts Ronnie Fussell, it’d be Lance. When Florida’s same-sex marriage ban was finally struck down last week, Fussell responded by declaring that no one would get married in the Duval County Courthouse – not man and woman, not man and man, not woman and woman – because ewww, gays. Many Duval judges, who are elected officials entrenched in local politics, followed his lead. Not Circuit Court Judge Lance Day, a friend of mine since the late 1980s, when he was a young prosecutor, eventually running special investigations, and I was a young reporter covering the state courts and occasional undercover investigations with him and current Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler, then a top investigator in Day’s department. Now Day has decided that the law is the law, and everyone should be treated equally, Ronnie Fussell’s biases be damned. He didn’t perform just one wedding, he performed three. “I love it,� says attorney Stephanie Sussman, who was part of legal team led by Sam Jacobson, Bill Sheppard and Elizabeth White who filed the lawsuit that overturned the state’s gay marriage prohibition. “I know there were other judges who were not supportive of what he was doing. He is one of the most fair judges, he’s going to stand up for what is right. What he said afterwards is that the courthouse [should be] a place where people are treated equally.� Judge Day and I go back a long way, as I’ve said. He let me sit in on many undercover operations, and we became friends. He’s simply a down-to-Earth guy. No bullshit – but also no extra favors, like telling me why he made this decision. He told me to refer to the speech he made after the ceremonies. Being a judge is a lot different than being a prosecutor, so I had to accept that. But he did refer to his mother, Harriett Day, whom he said instilled in him a passion for civil rights and equality. I found her obituary (she passed away in August 2005), and it explained a lot. She was born in 1915, and fought through myriad roadblocks women of her era faced to finish college, even during the Great Depression, including working in factories to subsidize the cost of her education and survival before she earned her J.D. in 1940 from the Northeastern University of School of Law. During the 1960s, she became active in the Civil Rights movement. She often took her young son Lance on buses and sat in the “colored section.� They often got kicked off those buses. She would take Lance to restaurants and sit in the “colored section.� She would refuse entreaties to move to the white section. She continued civic service throughout her life, and never wavered from her belief that people should be treated equally. That might provide some insight into her son’s values and actions. Opening his chambers to same-sex couples on the same day gay marriage became legal – and the same day Fussell sought to end marriage ceremonies in the courthouse in response – was not a political statement, Judge Day says, though he did say in a statement after the first ceremony that he thinks the right for any two people who love each other to make it official should be recognized and accepted. He says it’s his philosophy: equality. “Ronnie Fussell basically said because of desegregation, we’re going to close down the swimming pool,� Sussman says. “If we don’t have people like Lance Day who are willing to stand up, that’s not right. Then we are going to be back where [they] were trying to segregate schools. We are going back to the old days.� Derek Kinner dkinner@folioweekly.com

Among the three major-party candidates running for mayor of Jacksonville, he’d likely bring the most brainpower to the job. He’s an architect. He designs buildings — buildings that have to work, buildings that can’t fall down. That takes math skills, mechanical and management skills, a level of reasoning most people can’t match, a detail-oriented and analytical mind. He’s got all that in spades. There probably isn’t much that would come before city government that he wouldn’t understand well enough to at least ask a couple good questions. Along with his wife, fellow architect Melody Bishop, he also has a keen interest in urban planning and development, in what makes cities work. That’s something architects study. That’s something he cares about deeply. And Bishop has a deeper breadth of experience with the nitty-gritty workings of our particular local government than either of his major competitors, incumbent Mayor Alvin Brown and former Republican Party of Florida chairman Lenny Curry. He’s served on the 19-member City Council for nearly eight years. Before that, he was an advocate for successful referendums that enacted a tree-protection ordinance and eliminated most billboards in the city. He served on a longstanding citizens’ board that studied the city’s financial health, affordable housing and racial inequalities. He’s grounded in — and can talk at mindnumbing length about — all manner of city business, whether it’s police and fire pensions, the pros and cons of deepening the port, long-range transportation plans, budgets and contracts, or whatever else you bring up. Facts don’t intimidate him. Bishop is a candidate who is not easily papered, lacquered, rolled out and put on public display. That makes him stand out, considering neither Brown nor Curry deviates too often from the script. Bishop does. Sure, he calls himself a conservative Republican, but he is, by any measure, the most progressive candidate in the race, even if he chafes at that word. He supports antidiscrimination protections for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender individuals, supports light rail, and doesn’t think the city has enough information on the environmental consequences of dredging the port. Oh, and he says it might be necessary to raise taxes. That’s not something most of the city’s Democrats, especially Brown, care to talk about. That anybody talks about, really. All of that explains why Bishop has garnered support among not just the city’s small cadre of progressive activists, but also people like Lad Hawkins, an urban planner and Arlington community leader who has known the Bishops for more than 30 years. Bishop, he says, talks honestly about the cost of improving Jacksonville’s quality of life, and that’s something the city desperately needs right now. “I think Jacksonville has so much potential,” Hawkins says, “and it’s crying out for a leader who has the vision to bring that potential together and to convince the people of Jacksonville that it is worth investing in.” Continues on page 10

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n paper, William H. Bishop III checks all the right boxes — brains, experience, connections, energy, affability if not gregariousness — things that should make him a first-tier contender. But elections are not fought on paper. And therein lies the rub. Nobody expects Bishop to win, or to even make the runoff. The folks that The Florida Times-Union referred to recently as the city’s “donor class” have rallied behind Curry, and both Curry and Brown have raised more than $1.5 million in contributions. By comparison, Bishop’s $63,000 war chest is meager. Bishop isn’t good at asking for money — he admits that — and he hasn’t cultivated relationships with kingmakers like Peter Rummell and Gary Chartrand the way Curry has. “I believe people’s actions should speak for themselves,” he says, but he knows that’s not how big-city politics works. “In the political world, one of the factors that gives you instant credibility is how well you’ve been able to raise money.” On that score, he hasn’t done well. He gets that, but points out that the top fundraiser in 2011, former General Counsel Rick Mullaney, came in third place in the primary, so there’s hope. Even as Curry pads his coffers and racks up endorsements from national Republican A-listers, and even as Brown banks on the power of incumbency, Bishop is counting on ideas to carry him through. If there’s an issue in the news — former Duval County GOP secretary Kim Crenier’s racist Twitter rant, for example, or Duval County Clerk of Courts Ronnie Fussell’s refusal to allow his staffers to officiate at same-sex marriages — it’s Bishop, not Curry or Brown, who’s most likely to get himself in front of the media and say something forthright (and printable) about it. And he thinks that when he debates those other guys ahead of the March 24 primary, and bests them, people will start to take notice. That’s why, as supporter and University of North Florida history professor Alan Bliss put it at a recent rally, you shouldn’t count out Bill Bishop just yet. “It takes votes, that’s all.”

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ill and Melody Bishop live in a rustic, four-bedroom, two-bath, one-story mid-century modern home near the Mathews Bridge, overlooking the St. Johns River. Despite its scenic, riverfront location, the home, built in 1953, feels surprisingly modest — it’s organic and natural. The furnishings aren’t fancy. The kitchen and the nearby dining room table seem to be the center of communal activity. The fireplace in the sunken living room is surrounded by large fieldstone tiles that cover the wall. They’ve left the exterior’s cedar siding unfinished. From the swimming pool, the backyard drops off steeply to the river and a long, narrow wooden dock. They keep two kayaks near the stairway. Exchange Island is within paddling distance. The Bishops bought the house in 1992 for $230,000. Its market value is about the same today, according to the Duval County Property Appraiser. They share it with their son William H. Bishop IV, 26, a construction project manager, and three rambunctious pitbull mixes. Bill and Melody are partners in life and in work. Both are architects, and work at the firm Akel, Logan, Shafer, where he’s vice president and principal architect. Theirs is an egalitarian relationship, built on shared values. They ride bicycles from their Riverside office to Jaguars home games, cycling on the Northbank Riverwalk that Melody designed. They both describe the $350 million Duval County Courthouse as “cartoonish” in its grandeur. Bill Bishop, 58, grew up the oldest of three children in the Michigan town of Warren, then

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Bill and Melody Bishop in the backyard of their Arlington home a mostly white suburb of Detroit. His father sold commercial insurance. His mother was a homemaker. Bishop did well in school and played trombone in the marching band. After graduation, he played trombone and horn in a rock ’n’ roll band that did covers of songs by groups like Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire. He bought his first car, a brand-new metallic-blue 1975 Chevy Vega hatchback, with the proceeds. (He describes it as the second-worst car ever made.) Though he was raised in the ’burbs, Bishop spent a lot of time in the city, earning his master’s degree in architecture at the University of Detroit Mercy. The street life there teemed with a mix of people from different backgrounds. Hanging out in Detroit back then, he says, gave him a sense of what a vibrant city looks like. He moved to Jacksonville in 1981 for a job. Melody, meanwhile, graduated from the University of Florida and then went to work for the late Taylor Hardwick, who designed the Haydon Burns Library and Friendship Fountain. They met when they both took the state architects’ licensing exam. Before Bishop ran for City Council in 2007, he was active in the American Institutes of Architecture — serving as AIA Jacksonville president in 1995, and AIA Florida president in 2003-’04 — and in local civic life through the Jacksonville Community Council Inc., a citizens’ board that studies the city’s problems and makes recommendations, for which he chaired a committee on affordable housing in 2000. He also served on a Downtown beautification committee, a mass transit advisory committee, the Economic Development Advisory Committee for the Downtown Jacksonville Master Plan, and Riverside Avondale Preservation’s board. In short, the jump to public service wasn’t much of a stretch. And after eight years on City Council, neither was his decision to run for mayor. “The farther you get up the food chain, the closer you are to seeing how things work,” he says. He thinks he can do a better job than Alvin Brown, whom he describes as a calculating politician who has a “total, utter lack of initiative.” “I think it’s important enough to try.” There are also hints of a more personal motivation. Both he and Melody talk of the

inspiration they draw from their daughter Starr, who died of ALS, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2009 at 21 years old. She’d been diagnosed only a year before her death, while she, like her mother before her, was at UF earning a degree in architecture. Instead of leaving school, she soldiered on, with the help of aides, until just a couple of months before the end. It sounds cliché, Bishop admits, but he was moved by how Starr stuck with her studies even as the disease ravaged her body. “If you believe in something and believe you have the ability, go try to do it. Regret is terrible. Life is too short and too precious to waste time worrying about what someone might think about what you do. Starr didn’t waste a minute.” Read another way — though he says it’s not the case — that line seems to speak to Bishop’s determination to run for mayor against such imposing odds: If not him, who? If not now, when? Regret is terrible.

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ack in 2007, the Times-Union endorsed Bishop’s first run for City Council, complimenting him for his “quiet demeanor,” “careful thought process” and “meticulous attention to detail.” His friends, meanwhile, describe him as someone who listens and seeks information from all sides. Those qualities seem to have served him well on that body. He joined forces with councilmembers Clay Yarborough and John Crescimbeni to oppose the extension of the Craig Airport runway because it threatened the Arlington neighborhoods surrounding it. He opposed Central Florida’s plan to tap the St. Johns River for drinking water. He opposed legislation that would have gutted the city’s billboard ordinance which, as a private citizen, he’d helped enact in the first place. But for Bishop to be a mayoral contender — and overcome his opponents’ bank accounts — he needs to step out from behind his circumspect demeanor and say what he thinks. He needs to make people pay attention. He needs to separate himself from the pack. He’s certainly trying, even as Brown and Curry mostly play it safe. Bishop came out in favor of the city cultivating relationships with Cuba now, in anticipation of the embargo being lifted.

(Brown and Curry oppose doing so.) He promised to push an expansion of the human rights ordinance to cover LGBT individuals. (Neither Brown nor Curry will give a straight answer on the HRO.) He publicly broke with the GOP establishment to denounce Kim Crenier. (Curry remained silent.) He’ll countenance raising taxes. (That’s anathema to both Curry and Brown.) And he’s trying to play on Brown’s turf, aggressively courting black voters who he thinks may be disappointed with the city’s first black mayor. That’s exactly what he needs to do, says longtime friend and attorney Bill Brinton, who was JCCI’s president in the ’90s when Bishop joined. “Holding a position as one of 19 councilmembers, being blunt might not translate into being effective,” Brinton says. “But if you are mayor or running for mayor, you need to be blunt, and if you’re not blunt, you may not get elected to be mayor, and you may not be effective as mayor.” Philosophically, Bishop describes himself as a libertarian Republican — “My rights stop where your nose begins,” etc. — though he’s not anti-government. The city should be able to regulate which trees can be cut down on private property because a healthy tree canopy is good for the environment and property values. And the government should control billboards because aesthetics and quality of life are public goods. Then again, he says, he probably agrees with Curry 95 percent of the time. But the accountant, business owner, and longtime party operative has never held elected office or really been involved in Jacksonville civic life, Bishop points out. He has. “I will be a better mayor than Lenny Curry,” Bishop says. “Number one, I know how the city works. I’ve been there for eight years. Lenny has no clue. Because of my experience and professional background as an architect, I know how cities work. Lenny is an accountant. Nothing against accountants, but accountants don’t know how cities work.”

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t had all the makings of a Kumbaya moment — blacks and whites standing side-byside, arm-in-arm, shoulder-to-shoulder in front of the local GOP headquarters off Beach

Boulevard. Bishop had brought these 15 or so people together — progressive activists, local Republican leaders, members of the local chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and some of the protesters who were arrested for shutting down the Hart Bridge a week earlier — for a moment of reconciliation. It was Dec. 15, about three weeks after Crenier had famously tweeted about bringing out firehoses to deal with protesters in Ferguson, Missouri. Bishop had almost immediately issued a statement demanding her resignation. Behind the scenes, he set about trying to mend fences between Rick Hartley, the Duval GOP chair, and Opio Sokoni, president of the Jacksonville SCLC. Hartley’s brother’s printing business had lost a big contract because of mounting protests over his refusal to apologize for Crenier’s tirade. Bishop had reached out and gotten Hartley to call Sokoni the day before, Dec. 14. It didn’t go well. Sokoni felt like Hartley’s only concern was the business, not his party lieutenant’s racial insensitivity. He hung up on him. That evening, sitting at his dining room table, Bishop complained that Hartley had blown it. “Heck. This thing was a gift-wrapped solution and you threw it away. God love the guy. He’s as principled as the day is long, but he is out of his element on this stuff.” But Bishop hadn’t given up, and so here we were the next morning at Duval GOP headquarters. This time, Hartley handed out a printed apology to the protestors. Sokoni asked anyone who had thoughts on the apology to speak. Several talked about their loss of faith in the criminal justice system, and about how they found Crenier’s comments and the party’s failure to repudiate them offensive. Hartley became emotional, condemning protesters in Ferguson for damaging businesses and disclosing that his family’s business in Jacksonville was firebombed during the Civil Rights era. When Pastor R.L. Gundy said he’d worked at Hartley Press as a young man, Hartley asked him in a quavering voice if he’d been the person who threw the firebomb. No, Gundy replied. While the raw, uncomfortable exchange unfurled, Bishop listened with a look of consternation — or maybe alarm — on his face, but he didn’t intervene. “I think it went pretty well,” Bishop said later. He pointed out that Hartley had joined the SCLC and said he’d be attending meetings. “Rick was clearly uncomfortable and the people who were there came to make a point, to express their feelings, their outrage. That’s what this is supposed to be all about, starting and maintaining a dialogue. When you can’t talk, that’s when problems happen.” (Crenier and Hartley declined to seek reelection to their posts last month. Hartley is now running for Duval County supervisor of elections.) Bishop has come to the edge of this racial maw himself. One of the first acts of a new City Council president is to make appointments of committees and committee chairs. Despite having five blacks on the 19-member council, Bishop chose all white chairs in 2012, the year he became president. When he refused to reconsider his appointments, four of the five African-American councilmembers resigned from their committee appointments in protest. Bishop eventually split one committee in two and then appointed Kimberly Daniels as chair of one of them. But he insists that the controversy was about politics, not race. “It had nothing to do with race,” he says. “It had nothing to do with equality. It was all about power.” And he says he wouldn’t do it differently today. “I picked who I thought would do the best job.” As Bishop seeks support from black voters,

his assumption that his choices are race-proof may be challenged. Juan Gray, chairman of the local SCLC, has spoken to Bishop about the need for economic development in Northwest Jacksonville. He also put Bishop in touch with the Jacksonville Brotherhood of Firefighters so that Bishop can seek an endorsement from that group. But Gray is adamant about the importance of including African Americans on city boards and committees. Being color-blind on that issue “ain’t gonna fly,” Gray says. And Bishop faces considerable skepticism in the city’s black communities about his motives: Sure, he’s talking a good game now — including an op-ed in this magazine in November, in which he laid out plans to revitalize Northwest Jacksonville and criticized the city’s decades of broken promises — but in the nearly eight years he’s been in office, Bishop hasn’t done much for these neighborhoods. Why should they believe he cares about them now? The answer, Bishop says, is that right now he doesn’t represent them on City Council. As mayor, he would. “As mayor, my job will be to look out for the city as a whole,” he says. “In a sense, I’m asking for faith that I am going to do what I say I’m going to do.”

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ishop is in his element here, at a Tuesday night campaign event in mid-December. He’s at BREW in 5 Points, among a crowd of about 20 avid supporters, who read young, white, urban, hip and liberal, even if many are in their 40s or older. They support walkable cities, public access to the river, mass transit, a strong Downtown, promotion and preservation of the city’s environmental assets, and stronger neighborhoods. These are Bishop’s values, too, though he wouldn’t describe them as liberal. He climbs onto a small metal chair and promises that, if elected, he’ll pursue light rail to connect Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, St. Augustine and points west. In answer to questions about The Landing and The Shipyards, Bishop says the Downtown waterfront needs a cohesive blueprint so that everything works together. “It shouldn’t be developed in a vacuum. From Metropolitan Park and the old City Hall all the way down to The Landing, the whole riverfront needs to be an integrated whole.” The audience nods and claps in agreement. He’s hit the right notes, even if the delivery is more technocratic than sexy. And when someone asks about raising taxes, he says that residents need to have a conversation about what it will cost to create the kind of city they want — and how Jacksonville will pay for it. “What we have an opportunity to do is to build a city that we all want to be in,” Bishop tells them. “It’s about creating a place where we all want to be. It is no more complicated than that. I think the answer is that it is worth it, and we will pay for it.” That’s the kind of candidness — saying what he really thinks, and telling us what we need to hear, not what we want to hear — that Bishop hopes will energize his supporters and push him into the runoff, no matter how fat his opponents’ checkbooks. He’s going to be a different sort of candidate. He has to be. And maybe, his supporters say, the city would be better off if, for once, the big money lost. For Bishop’s friend Bill Brinton, the whole notion of equating a candidate’s viability to a dollar value is repugnant. “Maybe one day we can say whoever pays the most money can be mayor,” he jokes. “Instead of a supervisor of elections, we can have a supervisor of collections. I mean, really?” sceastman@folioweekly.com JANUARY 14-20, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 11

Our Picks Reasons to leave the house this week

BLUES POWER TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND When long-time husband-and-wife team Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks decided to formally join forces as Tedeschi Trucks Band in 2010, they (unsurprisingly) came on hard and heavy: their ’11 debut album Revelator won a Grammy for Best Blues Album. Since then, the Northeast Florida-based musicians have helmed their nine-piece band through two more well-received releases, while continuing to kick out the blues, funk and soul jams at unrivaled concert performances. If you wanna see and hear the real deal, don’t miss this gig. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at The Florida Theatre, Downtown, $45-$90, floridatheatre.com.

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RED MOUTH

When he was preparing to create his latest album, Toska, Red Mouth spent months fretting over budget restraints and other recording monotony. In the last month of production and completion, though, Red Mouth decided not to give a shit. From that point, the neo-blues artist (born Eric Gebhardt) decided to just create the damn record he wanted to make – and it shows. The emotional undertone of Red Mouth’s gritty guitar riffs and growling vocals creates a one-of-a-kind vibe that should appeal to lovers of the slow burn of North Mississippi blues like Junior Kimbrough and the slithering rock of primo Captain Beefheart. For his NEFla show, Red Mouth performs with two great openers: local honky tonk heroes Laurel Lee & the Escapees, and soulful solo artist Kensley Stewart. 8 p.m. Jan. 18 at Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $5, 547-2188.

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KAREN KURYCKI, SHELLEY SLOAN ELLIS

DARK CINEMA TODD SOLONDZ

When writer-director Todd Solondz released his black comedy Welcome to the Dollhouse in 1995, it was awarded the Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize for its intriguing portrayal of the trials and tribulations of a bullied teenaged girl. Solondz’s follow-up, Happiness (1998), fomented much controversy for delving into the dark waters of topics like pedophilia, rape and suicide. Ironically, Sundance refused to screen the film, but Happiness garnered international praise nonetheless; it’s now considered one of the more cutting-edge films in contemporary cinema willing to address the hidden, discomforting, and sometimes-twisted nature of suburban life. At his Sun-Ray Cinema appearance, Solondz will introduce a screening of Happiness (in a 35MM print) and give a follow-up talk. 7:15 p.m. Jan. 17 at 1028 Park St., Riverside, $15, sunraycinema.com.

Illustrator-designer Karen Kurycki fuses humor and quirky compositional content with text and engaging washes of color. As a commercial artist, Kurycki’s notable clients include Nike, The Washington Post and indie-rock crooner/beard icon Iron & Wine. At Encumbered, her exhibit with ceramist Shelley Sloan Ellis, which runs through Feb. 11, Kurycki presents The Kitchen Sink collection. In Kurycki’s words, it “contains work based on random thoughts and observations about people, pop culture and everyday life.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Jan. 15 at Jacksonville University’s Alexander Brest Gallery, 2800 N. University Blvd., Arlington, facebook.com/BrestGallery.

NATURAL ONES

BILL BELLEVILLE, JIM DRAPER

Bill Belleville and Jim Draper have turned blending ardent environmentalism and creative endeavors into an art form. A longtime friend of (and contributor to) Folio Weekly, Belleville (pictured) is an award-winning environmental writer, documentary filmmaker and lecturer. Jacksonville artist Draper is celebrated for creating large-scale paintings that are ruminations on the awe-inspiring and, at times, endangered flora and fauna of Florida. The pair are featured in the presentation “Celebrating the Wild Side of Florida: Portals into Nature, Culture, and Sense of Place,” which takes a look at Florida’s singular natural landscapes and systems, and examines how they’ve influenced writers and artists of The Sunshine State. 1-4 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Downtown, mocajacksonville.org.

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A&E // MUSIC

CHILD OF THE MOON Kevin Barnes keeps it refreshingly weird with Of Montreal

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Celebrated songwriter Aimee Mann joins forces with indie fave Ted Leo as The Both

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say on the songs, but this [The Both] is more of a collaboration where case of mutual musical admiration has turned into a full-fledged each song is really 50-50, where we’re both making an effort to try to touring duo for much-loved singer-songwriter Aimee Mann and accommodate and incorporate each other’s style. indie rock icon Ted Leo. Calling themselves The Both, Mann and What’s the songwriting process like for The Both? Leo have a combined musical repertoire covering nearly 60 years. Mann began her solo career in 1993 after stints with Boston punk band The Every song has to start somewhere. What that looks like can be as Young Snakes and new wave group ’Til Tuesday. Leo is best known for small as a little voice memo of somebody humming a melody into the his work in Ted Leo & the Pharmacists as well as for playing in bands phone, or a chord progression. It can be a whole first verse, or a verse like Citizens Arrest and Chisel. and part of a chorus. It can be music that doesn’t have any words. I The Both got its start in February 2012 after Leo opened some think really what it is, is the point where you as a writer feel, like, “OK. shows for Mann and they forged a friendship that eventually led to a I’ve reached a little break in the process.” And you throw it over to the songwriting partnership. The pair released a self-titled debut album other person. last April and continues to tour in support of that. They make their way What is the most interesting thing you’ve learned about songwriting to Northeast Florida Friday night with a performance at Ponte Vedra from this project? Concert Hall, with opening act Laura Jane Grace (formerly Tom Gabel) It’s very interesting to make an attempt to get inside somebody else’s of Against Me! opening. Folio Weekly caught up style and songwriting style. I think he [Leo] with Mann as she was settling in back home. has a unique songwriting style; I don’t think THE BOTH (AIMEE MANN, TED LEO) Here’s part of that conversation. I’ve figured it out yet. My first feeling was, “He with LAURA JANE GRACE changes chords a lot faster than I do. He uses a Folio Weekly: Tell us how you and Ted Leo 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, lot more chord changes, so I’m going to come hooked up. 1050 A1A N., $30 general admission (SRO), up with an initial idea for a song that has a lot Aimee Mann: About two years ago, I was 209-0399, pvconcerthall.com of chord changes. How can I make that work on tour to support the Charmer record, and where the chords change every two beats?” It’s he was opening. It was a solo thing — him on a fun exercise to see if you can do that and make it musical and make it electric guitar, which I just found so interesting. I thought that he got sound like your interpretation of what the other person sounds like. such a full and interesting sound out of the guitar. His guitar-playing is unique, kind of virtuosic, in a way that other people just don’t have. As How long do you anticipate The Both to continue? Is there an I’d see him play a set, I started to think that this would be a great trio expiration date, or will you just let it run its course? just adding bass and drums. And I started to sonically visualize what it As long as it’s working and as long as it’s fun. We’re definitely going would sound like — what a collaboration would sound like. That was to write songs for another record. The two of us have had a lot of talks also very appealing to me, because when I’m doing my own tours for with a playwright about the possibility of writing a musical. We haven’t my records, I usually play acoustic guitar. But the idea of kind of going really gotten started on that. It’s mostly in its talking phase; that might be back to a scenario where I play in this very stripped-down kind of rock another project that we eventually get involved in. band where I’m playing bass is appealing, because I haven’t done that in Will it be a love story? a long time. Actually, no. Not at all. We actually want to write a musical that’s about Edward Snowden in some way. We’re still talking to the playwright In press material, you say of The Both, “Honestly, I feel like for the first about how to structure that because it’s always kind of tricky to write time, I’m part of a rock band.” What did you mean by that? something about a real life, current thing. Ted is very politically I was in a couple of other bands, but it was really the first time where involved, and I think a political thing is great for him as a collaborator. I felt like I knew what I was doing. The first band I was in [The Young If you could give a younger Aimee, just starting out in the music Snakes], I didn’t really know what I was doing — didn’t really know how business, one piece of advice, what would it be? to write songs and didn’t really know how to be in a band. That was sort You know, I think it’s just a matter of doing it. You just have to get out of what that was for, to just learn what it was like to play shows and play there and do stuff. Some things are best learned by trial and error and with other people and have that experience. And the second band I was playing in a band, making music and writing songs is one of them. in [’Til Tuesday], I was more the leader of the band. But I still didn’t really know what I was doing in terms of being a leader of the band. I Kara Pound knew that I wanted to direct the writing of the songs and have the final mail@folioweekly.com

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f Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes is truly one of the greatest underappreciated popsong crafters of his generation. I submit that “Requiem For O.M.M. 2” from 2005’s The Sundlandic Twins is one of the greatest pop songs ever written. Soon that pop prowess will be available again for the ears of the Athens, Georgia, group’s fans via their upcoming release Aureate Gloom, due out March 3. Even better for us, the band will be in town for their upcoming gig at Freebird Live, and they will no doubt mix in the yet-to-be-released stuff along with favorites from yesteryear. Formed like so many other great acts in Athens, Of Montreal has somehow managed to evolve stylistically from album to album while still maintaining the core elements that have made them successful. They’ve gone from late’90s low-fi to psychedelic pop to electronicainspired albums back to psych-pop to who-knows-what on their subsequent albums. Influences can range anywhere from The Beatles to The Kinks to James Brown to Kool and The Gang to the Kool-Aid Man to Kraftwerk to whatever way they choose to go next. As part of the Elephant 6 Collective (sort of like an indie Rat Pack of bands), Of Montreal got their start putting out great early albums like Cherry Peel (where they channel their best Brit-pop) and Gay Parade (where they conjure the same vibe where The Kinks went from “really getting you” to “Waterloo Sunset”). Of Montreal moved into the new millennium and stepped it up a notch with the aforementioned The Sundlandic Twins (the dance floor beckons) and 2007’s Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? (the dance floor is sweatier, and you are more drunk now). The now-40-year-old Barnes (the only constant in an ever-changing slew of musicians) is the element that allows Of Montreal to shape-shift while still maintaining a well-balanced fan base of mainstream and off-mainstream listeners. His knack for coming up with good hooks keeps the music dancing through your subconscious (oddly enough, Outback Steakhouse snagged a song of his some years ago for one of its commercials) while you toe-tap your day away. Barnes has lent his voice to Bright Eyes recordings, and recently to Beyoncé’s sister, Solange Knowles. Like contemporaries Stuart Murdoch from Belle & Sebastian or Sufjan Stevens, Barnes is able to indulge his artistic urges by exploring multiple musical landscapes while still putting together songs and albums that don’t scare away mainstream America. I bet there are a ton of folks out there who know an Of Montreal song and don’t even know it. Plus, along with being influenced by the plastic-funk of David Bowie, he may have come pretty close to one-upping the protean alter-ego-loving Bowie by coming up with an onstage alter-ego named Georgie Fruit, a black man who has been through multiple sex changes and was in a funk band in the ’70s called Arousal. At the upcoming gig, it will be great to hear Georgie, or Barnes, swoon through Of Montreal’s back catalogue as well as the funky new stuff. Danny Kelly mail@folioweekly.com

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8 p.m. Jan. 16 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 246-2473, $15.

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Local indie-folkies WEEKEND ATLAS (pictured) hold their CD release party with AURORA and FJORD EXPLORER and JEREMIAH DALY on Jan. 17 at Freebird Live, Jax Beach.

CONCERTS THIS WEEK SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, Downtown, 374-1247. LETTUCE, BREAK SILENCE, VLAD THE INHALER, MATTHEW CONNOR 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at Mavericks at The Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, 356-1110, $20. THE DRUIDS 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at Ragtime Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877. NEVERENDER, BEFORE YOU EXIT, RESTLESS ROAD, CARSEN LEUDERS 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $8. ROD HAMDALLAH 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown. ELISA AMBROGIO, NATHAN BOWLES 8 p.m. Jan. 15, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188. BANDITOS 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 699-8186. THE BOTH (AIMEE MANN, TED LEO), LAURA JANE GRACE 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $30. CAROUSEL KINGS, SURVEY SAYS, FRESHMAN 15, EVERYBODY RUN, EVERSAY, SUNSPOTS 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Jack Rabbits, $10. TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $39-$75. MONROE CROSSING 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008. DARRELL RAE 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at Latitude 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555. MARTYPARTY 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 246-2473, $15. CASE 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $34. RUSS T. NUTZ, J.W. TELLER 8 p.m. Jan. 16, Burro Bar. Tedeschi Trucks After Party: HERD OF WATTS, THE CORBITT BROTHERS 9 p.m. Jan. 16, Underbelly, $10. QWEL, TOUGH JUNKIE, LETHAL SKRITPTUREZ, COS McCONSCIOUS 9 p.m. Jan. 16 at rain dogs., 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969, $5. THE WILDER SONS 10 p.m. Jan. 16 & 17 at Lynch’s Irish Pub, 541 First St. N., Jax Beach, 249-5181. CHUCK NASH BAND 10 p.m. Jan. 16 & 17 at Flying Iguana, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. Faith & Fire Festival: FOR TODAY, FOUR YEAR STRONG, COMEBACK KID, LIONHEART, WAR OF AGES, STRENGTHEN WHAT REMAINS, EVERY PASSING DREAM, OLD AGAIN 11 a.m. Jan. 17 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Westside, 388-7807, $25-$40. HARDIN BURNS 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Mudville Music Room. WEEKEND ATLAS, AURORA, FJORD EXPLORER,

JEREMIAH DALY 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Freebird Live, $8. MATT WOODS, RACHEL KATE, JACKIE STRANGER 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Jack Rabbits, $5. TANTRIC 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Underbelly, $12. GRAHAM NASH 8 p.m. Jan. 17, The Florida Theatre, $40.50-$60.50. SAM PACETTI 6 p.m. Jan. 18 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $5. FOUR YEAR STRONG, COMEBACK KID 7 p.m. Jan. 18, Underbelly. STAR ANNA, MISHKA SHUBALY 8 p.m. Jan. 18, Jack Rabbits, $8. RED MOUTH, LAUREL LEE & the ESCAPEES, KENSLEY STEWART 8 p.m. Jan. 18, Shanghai Nobby’s, $5. LARA HOPE & THE ART-TONES, MUDTOWN 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Burro Bar. MIDGE URE, TREVOR TANNER 8 p.m. Jan. 18, Jack Rabbits, $15. OF MONTREAL, NEDELLE TORRISI 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Freebird Live, $15. SHOVELS & ROPE, CAROLINE ROSE 7 p.m. Jan. 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $25. KRIS ALLEN, CALEB JOYE 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311, $20. GAELIC STORM 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, advance tickets $32; $36 day of show. GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, THE LAST BISON 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Freebird Live, $15. THE INDEPENDENTS, BLACK CAT ATTACK 8 p.m. Jan. 21, Burro Bar. KRIS ALLEN, FAZE WAVE 8 p.m. Jan. 21, Jack Rabbits, $15. BOGORE, OOKAY, JAUZ, RIGGI & PIROS 9 p.m. Jan. 21 at Pure, 8206 Philips Hwy., Southside, $15$20, discodonniepresents.com.

UPCOMING CONCERTS KATHLEEN MADIGAN Jan. 22, The Florida Theatre DABID MALLETT, LARRY MANGUM Jan. 22, Mudville Music Room KATE VOEGELE, LEROY SANCHEZ Jan. 23, Jack Rabbits BILL GAITHER & FRIENDS Jan. 23, Veterans Memorial Arena IRIS DEMENT, PIETA BROWN Jan. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LOCASH COWBOYS Jan. 23, Mavericks PAPER DIAMOND, TORRO TORRO, NADASTROM Jan. 23, Freebird Live LITTLE MIKE & THE TORNADOES, WILLIE GREEN Jan. 23, Mudville Music Room THE DRUIDS Jan. 23 & 24, Flying Iguana NOTHIN’ FANCY Jan. 24, Mudville Music Room BILL CHAMPLIN, JOHN CAFFERTY Jan. 24, Mavericks LINCOLN DURHAM, IVEY WEST BAND, 100 WATT VIPERS Jan. 24, Jack Rabbits ABBA THE CONCERT (TRIBUTE) Jan. 24, The Florida Theatre CEDRIC the ENTERTAINER, MIKE EPPS, EDDIE GRIFFIN, D.L. HUGHLEY, GEORGE LOPEZ, CHARLIE MURPHY Jan. 24, Veterans Memorial Arena

SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES (AC/DC TRIBUTE), EVICTION Jan. 24, Freebird Live SHEN YUN Jan. 24 & 25, UNF Fine Arts Center MERLE HAGGARD Jan. 25, The Florida Theatre FRAMEWORKS, CRUEL HANDS, THE BEAUTIFUL ONES Jan. 25, Burro Bar JONNY CRAIG, DOWN WITH WEBSTER Jan. 25, Jack Rabbits RINGWORM Jan. 26, Burro Bar CRUEL HAND, FRAMEWORKS Jan. 27, Burro Bar TURQUOISE JEEP, TOUGH JUNKIE Jan. 27, Jack Rabbits EARPHUNK, PROBCAUSE, SQUEEDLEPUSS Jan. 27, Freebird Live LEON RUSSELL Jan. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ARLO GUTHRIE Jan. 29, The Florida Theatre DAVID WILCOX Jan. 29, Café Eleven GALACTIC, MONOPHONICS Jan. 29, Freebird Live LEAH SYKES, POETRY & MOTION Jan. 29, Jack Rabbits LUCKY PETERSON Jan. 30, Ritz Theatre MIKE SHACKELFORD Jan. 30, Mudville Music Room PHIL VASSAR Jan. 30, Mavericks I-VIBES, YAMEADEO, COME BACK ALICE Jan. 30, Freebird Live DANCING WITH GHOSTS, EMMA MOSELEY BAND, OUTEREDGE, ANCESTROS CARD Jan. 30, Jack Rabbits MAZE, FRANKIE BEVERLY Jan. 30, The Florida Theatre AUSTIN PARK Jan. 30 & 31, Flying Iguana Limelight Theatre Gala: THE BAY KINGS SWING BAND Jan. 31, National Guard Armory, St. Augustine BELMONT AND JONES Jan. 31, Mudville Music Room JACKSONVEGAS, MASTER RADICAL, PILOTWAVE Jan. 31, Underbelly MEDAL MILITIA (METALLICA TRIBUTE), SYLENT VYLENTZ Jan. 31, Jack Rabbits LENNY COOPER Jan. 31, Mavericks RADIO BIRDS Jan. 31, Burro Bar URSA MINOR, SURVIVING SEPTEMBER, THE HEALING PROCESS, NOCTURNAL STATE OF MIND, KOKOPELLI Jan. 31, Freebird Live THE REVIVALISTS Feb. 4, Freebird Live GLEN HANSARD Feb. 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BLAIR CRIMMINS & THE HOOKERS Feb. 5, Underbelly TRAVIS TRITT Feb. 6, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE PIANO GUYS Feb. 6, The Florida Theatre ROY PEAK Feb. 6, Mudville Music Room GIMME HENDRIX, DARKHORSE SALOON Feb. 6, Freebird Live VINCE GILL & TIME JUMPERS Feb. 7, The Florida Theatre JOE CROOKSTON Feb. 7, Mudville Music Room SYL JOHNSON Feb. 7, Ritz Theatre PROMETHEAN HORDE, THE NOCTAMBULANT, SATURNINE, LEPROSY, THE MYRIDIAN RIFT Feb. 7, Burro Bar SHOOTER JENNINGS Feb. 8, Mavericks JOSH HOYER & THE SHADOWBOXERS, MATT STEVENS Feb. 8, Jack Rabbits SETH GLIER Feb. 8, Café Eleven EVAN DANDO, SARA JOHNSTON Feb. 9, Jack Rabbits THE PUNKNECKS Feb. 10, Burro Bar HANK & CUPCAKES, LAKE DISNEY, SEVERED + SAID Feb. 10, Jack Rabbits INGRID MICHAELSON Feb. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE WAILERS Feb. 11, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall COYOTE UNION, THIS FRONTIER NEEDS HEROES, SPIRAL

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THE NORTHERNERS, MASTER RADICAL Feb. 23, Jack Rabbits MOD SUN, HUEY MACK, BLACKBEAR, KR, KARIZMA, DJ GNASH Feb. 24, Jack Rabbits THE EXPENDABLES, BALLYHOO Feb. 25, Freebird Live THE MIDTOWN MEN Feb. 26, The Florida Theatre LEO KOTTKE Feb. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SHPONGLE, PHUTUREPRIMITIVE Feb. 26, Freebird Live CAM MEEKINS Feb. 26, Jack Rabbits THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Feb. 27, St. Augustine Amphitheatre TAB SPENCER Feb. 27, Burro Bar BIG SANDY & HIS FLY-RITE BOYS, DIRT FLOOR KRACKERS Feb. 27, Jack Rabbits ’68 Feb. 28, Underbelly THE BASTARD SUNS Feb. 28, Jack Rabbits DENDERA BLOODBATH, WOVEN IN, DAGGER BEACH Feb. 28, Burro Bar Music for Meows: GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE, PHILIP PAN, DIXIE RODEO, BLUE VERONICA, ROCK HELL VICTORY, JOEL LAND March 1, Jack Rabbits SABALS March 2, Jack Rabbits STRINGFEVER March 5, Café Eleven LORETTA LYNN March 5, The Florida Theatre Aura Music & Arts Festival: MOE, THE DISCO BISCUITS, PAPADOSIO, SNARKY PUPPY, THE MAIN SQUEEZE, PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG, McLOVINS, GHOST OWL March 6-8, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park FRONT PORCH STEP, HAVE MERCY, ALCOA, BRIGADES, HEAD NORTH March 6, 1904 Music Hall MARTIN TAYLOR March 7, The Florida Theatre TANNAHILL WEAVERS March 7, Mudville Music Room KALIN & MYLES March 8, Jack Rabbits DAN & SHAY, CANAAN SMITH March 8, Freebird Live THREE DOG NIGHT March 10, The Florida Theatre REV. PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND March 10, Jack Rabbits JOURNEY, STEVE MILLER BAND, TOWER OF POWER March 12, Veterans Memorial Arena FULLSET March 12, Mudville Music Room BILLY SHADDOX March 12, Jack Rabbits ELVIS COSTELLO March 14, The Florida Theatre ELTON JOHN March 14, Veterans Memorial Arena JOHN MELLENCAMP March 15, Times-Union Center Suwannee Spring Fest: WOOD BROTHERS, SHOVELS AND ROPE, INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, KELLER WILLIAMS & TRAVELIN’ McCOURYS, BLIND BOYS of ALABAMA, THE LARRY KEEL EXPERIENCE, DONNA the BUFFALO, JOE CRAVEN, JIM LAUDERDALE March 19, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park SUICIDE SILENCE, EMMURE, WITHIN THE RUINS, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY March 19, Freebird Live CYRUS CHESTNUT March 20, Ritz Theatre THE B-52s March 21, The Florida Theatre MAVIS STAPLES March 21, Ritz Theatre JACKIE EVANCHE March 22, The Florida Theatre AGNOSTIC FRONT, COLDSIDE March 22, Burro Bar FRNKIERO AND THE CELLABRATION, HOMELESS GOSPEL CHOIR, MODERN CHEMISTRY March 24, Jack Rabbits SARAH McLACHLAN March 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall NICKELBACK March 25, Veterans Memorial Arena THE ORIGINAL WAILERS March 25, Café Eleven TOM PAPA March 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Spring Music & Craft Beer Festival: THE WAILERS, MATISYAHU, RAILROAD EARTH, SUPERVILLAINS, THE FRITZ, SPIRITUAL REZ, TRAE PIERCE & T-STONE BAND, CORBITT BROTHERS March 28-29, Main Beach, Fernandina Beach BRONX WANDERERS March 29, The Florida Theatre GUNS OUT AT SUNDOWN March 30, Jack Rabbits SWANS March 31, Jack Rabbits KNOCKED LOOSE, NO ZODIAC, DENIED TIL DEATH April 1, Jack Rabbits

1964: Beatles Tribute April 3, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PIECES OF DREAM April 4, Ritz Theatre THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS April 8, P.V. Concert Hall JANIS IAN, TOM PAXTON April 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE ORCHESTRA April 11, The Florida Theatre Wanee Music Festival: WIDESPREAD PANIC, GREGG ALLMAN, GOV’T MULE, EARTH, WIND & FIRE, CHEAP TRICK, JAIMOE’S JASSSZ BAND, BUTCH TRUCKS & VERY SPECIAL FRIENDS, THE WORD (ROBERT RANDOLPH, JOHN MEDESKI, LUTHER DICKINSON, CODY DICKINSON & CHRIS CHEW), HOT TUNA ELECTRIC, JJ GREY & MOFRO, OTEIL & FRIENDS, GALACTIC, ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, LEFTOVER SALMON, BILL PAYNE, YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, IVAN NEVILLE’S DUMPSTAPHUNK, RICH ROBINSON & DOYLE BRAMHALL II, RAW OYSTER CULT, DRAGON SMOKE, THE REVIVALISTS, HOME AT LAST: The Nth Power performs Steely Dan, TEA LEAF GREEN, BOBBY LEE ROGERS TRIO, PINK TALKING FISH, ERIC LINDELL & COMPANY, ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD, TWIDDLE, NATURAL CHILD, JACOB JEFFRIES BAND, JUKE April 16-18, Spirit of Suwannee Music Park HERITAGE BLUES ORCHESTRA April 17, Ritz Theatre THE WHO HITS 50! TOUR April 19, Veterans Memorial Arena ALAN JACKSON, JON PARDI, BRANDY CLARK April 24, St. Augustine Amphitheatre HOME FREE A CAPELLA GROUP April 24, P.V. Concert Hall RAIN April 24, The Florida Theatre Welcome to Rockville: SLIPKNOT, KORN, GODSMACK, SLAYER, MARILYN MANSON, MINISTRY, SLASH, MYLES KENNEDY & the CONSPIRATORS, PAPA ROACH, BREAKING BENJAMIN, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES April 25 & 26, Metropolitan Park THE MOWGLIS, FENCES, HIPPO CAMPUS April 26, Jack Rabbits CHRIS BOTTI April 30, The Florida Theatre WILCO May 1, St. Augustine Amphitheatre HOZIER May 5, The Florida Theatre NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL May 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ZZ TOP, JEFF BECK May 9, St. Augustine Amphitheatre J. RODDY WALSTON & THE BUSINESS May 14, Jack Rabbits RODNEY CARRINGTON May 14, T-U Center PIERCE PETTIS May 14, Café Eleven ED KOWALCZYK May 15, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Florida Country Superfest: ZAC BROWN BAND, KEITH URBAN, BRANTLEY GILBERT, COLE SWINDELL, TYLER FARR, DAVID NAIL, COLT FORD, DANIELLE BRADBERY, THE SWON BROTHERS June 13 & 14, EverBank Field

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 802 Ash St., 310-6049 John Springer every Tue.-Wed. Aaron Bing at 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Buck Smith every Thur. Yancy Clegg every Sun. Vinyl Record Nite every Tue. HAMMERHEAD, 2045 S. Fletcher Ave., 491-7783 DJ Refresh at 9 p.m. every Sun. PALACE SALOON, 117 Centre. St., 491-3332 Wes Cobb every Wed. Schnockered every Sun. Buck Smith every Tue. THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 491-8999 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores at 9 p.m. every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free at 9 p.m. every Tue. &

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Ultravox frontman MIDGE URE (pictured) performs on Jan. 18 with opener TREVOR TANNER at Jack Rabbits, San Marco. Thur. Indie dance at 9 p.m. Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance at 9 p.m. every Fri. Live music every Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Tad Jennings Jan. 15. Whetherman Jan. 6. Live music every Thur.-Sat.

THE BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Jaxx or Better 6 p.m. Jan. 16. Mike Ward Jan. 17. Open mic every Wed. BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Tatanka 5 p.m. Jan. 14. Jahmen Jan. 17 BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Ste. 35, Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. Jan. 14. Open mic every Wed. CASA MARINA HOTEL, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Charlie Walker 1 p.m. Jan. 18 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Irish music at 6:30 p.m. every Sun. DJ Hal every Sat. FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 8535680 Chuck Nash Band 10 p.m. Jan. 16 & 17. Ryan Crary Jan. 18. The Druids Jan. 23 & 24. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Red Beard & Stinky E at 10 p.m. every Thur. Darren Corlew at 8:30 p.m. every Sun. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Martyparty 8 p.m. Jan. 16. Weekend Atlas, Aurora, Fjord Explorer, Jeremiah Daly 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Of Montreal, Nedelle Torrisi 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Greensky Bluegrass, The Last Bison Jan. 21. Live music every weekend HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815 Live music at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. Dan Evans, Spade McQuade at 6 p.m. every Sun. Back From the Brink at 9 p.m. every Mon. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 2492922 Sidetrack Jan. 16. Bill Lewis Jan. 17. Live jazz/soft rock music every Fri. & Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 The Wilder Sons 10 p.m. Jan. 16 & 17. Dirty Pete every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Who Rescued Who every Sun. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., 246-1500 Dan Hunting Jan. 14. Uncle Buffalo Jan. 15. Danka Jan. 16 MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger at 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Steve Shanholtzer at 6 p.m. Thur. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Joe Moorhead Jan. 16. Chillakaya Jan. 17. Eric Alabiso Jan. 18. Live music every night NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Billy Bowers 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Hooky Jan. 17 OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Taylor Roberts 7 p.m. Jan. 14 & 15. Live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 2417877 The Druids 7 p.m. Jan. 15. Billy Bowers 7 p.m. Jan. 21. Live music Thur.-Sun. WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1589 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508 Live music at 7:30 p.m. every Thur., at 9:30 p.m. every Fri. ZETA BREWING COMPANY, 131 First Ave. N., 372-0727 Live music every Thur.-Mon.

Jan. 21. Open mic jam every Mon. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 353-4686 Rod Hamdallah 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Russ T. Nutz, J.W. Teller 8 p.m. Jan. 16. Lara Hope & the Ark-Tones, Mudtown 8 p.m. Jan. 19. The Independents, Black Cat Attack 8 p.m. Jan. 21 FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247 Spade McQuade at 6 p.m. on Jan. 14. Mikey Clams 8 p.m. Jan. 16. Jimmy Solari 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Live music every Fri. & Sat. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Mary Mary, GudGud 11 a.m. Jan. 19. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis

every Wed. DJ Vinn every Thur. DJ 007 every Fri. Bay Street every Sat. MAVERICKS, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Lettuce, Break Silence, Vlad the Inhaler, Matthew Connor at 6 p.m. on Jan. 15. Joe Buck, Big Tasty Thur.-Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 699-8186 Banditos 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Herd of Watts, The Corbitt Bros. 9 p.m. Jan. 16. Tantric 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Four Year Strong, Comeback Kid, Handguns 7 p.m. Jan. 18

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N. Oscar Mike 6 p.m. Jan. 17. VIP JBubba, The Gentile Truth, JJF, Illustratedmadeit 6 p.m.

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Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist DIANE SCHUUR performs on Jan. 17 at the Ritz Theatre & Museum, Downtown.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Jay DeCosta 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Seven Street Band 9 p.m. Jan. 16. Cameron One Man Band 9 p.m. Jan. 17. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 DJ Throwback at 8 p.m. every Thur. Deck music at 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., at 4:30 p.m. every Sun.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 6455162 The Ride 8 p.m. Jan. 16 & 17. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Big Rob every Thur., Sun. & Tue. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Don’t Call Me Shirley Jan. 16. Retro Kats Jan. 17. Live music every Fri. & Sat. YOUR PLACE, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., 221-9994 RadioLove 9 p.m. Jan. 15

MANDARIN, JULINGTON

HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 8803040 Open mic: Synergy at 8 p.m. every Wed. World’s Most Talented Waitstaff at 9 p.m. every Fri.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells, 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR, 2620 Blanding Blvd., 282-1564 DJ Tammy at 9 p.m. every Wed. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Chilly Rhino 10 p.m. Jan. 16 & 17. DJ Corey B every Wed. DJ Big Mike every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., 280-7766 Live music every Wed.-Sun. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Live music Thur.Sun.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

ACROSS THE STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Backwater Bible Salesmen, Metal Militia 9 p.m. Jan. 16. Warm Like Winter, Abandon the Midwest, Minor Influence 6 p.m. Jan. 17 MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Jazz at the Hill 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Faith & Fire Festival: For Today, Four Year Strong, Comeback Kid, Lionheart, War of Ages, Strengthen What Remains, Every Passing Dream, Old Again Jan. 17. RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Qwel, Tough Junkie, Lethal Skritpturez, Cos McConscious 9 p.m. Jan. 16 TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 4syTe, Chelle Wilson 6 p.m. Jan. 16

ST. AUGUSTINE

THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Midlife Crisis Jan. 16. Deron Baker, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg Jan. 17. Vinny Jacobs at 2 p.m. on Jan. 18 CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Kris Allen, Caleb Joye 8 p.m. Jan. 20 HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers 6 p.m. Jan. 14 MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19-1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Claire & Chip 9 p.m. Jan. 16 & 17. John Winters 1 p.m. on Jan. 18. Live music every night PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM, 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100

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Michael Howard at 3 p.m. every Mon.-Fri. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Elisa Ambrogio, Nathan Bowles 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Red Mouth, Laurel Lee & the Escapees, Kensley Stewart 8 p.m. Jan. 18 TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky 9 p.m. Jan. 16 & 17. Matanzas every Sun.-Thur. Elizabeth Roth at 1 p.m. every Sat.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

GRAPE & GRAIN EXCHANGE, 2000 San Marco Blvd., 3964455 Whetherman 7 p.m. Jan. 15 INDOCHINE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 503-7013 Dance Radio Underground, Sugar & Cream, Black Hoodie, Bass Therapy Sessions 10 p.m., Allan GIz-Roc Oteyza, Scott Perry aka TrapNasty and Cry Havoc rotate, mid.-3 a.m. every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Neverender, Before You Exit, Restless Road, Carsen Leuders 7 p.m. Jan. 15. Carousel Kings, Survey Says, Freshman 15, Everybody Run, Eversay, Sunspots 7 p.m. Jan. 16. Matt Woods, Rachel Kate, Jackie Stranger 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Star Anna, Mishka Shubaly 8 p.m. Jan. 18. Midge Ure, Trevor Tanner 8 p.m. Jan. 18. Kris Allen Jan. 21 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Julie Durden, Heather Pierson 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14. Monroe Crossing 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Hardin Burns 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Tropico Steel Drums Jan. 15 COMEDY CLUB, 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 8, 646-4277 The Fascinating Rhythm Orchestra at 7 p.m. every first & third Wed. DANCIN DRAGON 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 3639888 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. LATITUDE 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Be Easy 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Darrell Rae 8 p.m., Boogie Freaks 8:30 p.m., Lawless Hearts CD release party 11:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Samuel Sanders Duo 7 p.m., Boogie Freaks 8:30 p.m. Jan. 17 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 997-1955 Ryan Crary 8 p.m. Jan. 15. This Frontier Needs Heroes Jan. 16. Live music every Thur.-Sat. MY PLACE BAR & GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows, 737-5299 Aaron Sheeks 10 p.m. Jan. 14. Dirty Pete 10 p.m. Jan. 15. Fat Cactus every Mon. Live music every night PURE NIGHTCLUB, 8206 Philips Hwy., discodonniepresents. com Bogore, OOkay, Jauz, Riggi & Piros 9 p.m. Jan. 21 WILD WING CAFÉ, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Chris Brinkley 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14. The Gootch Jan. 17. Rusted Diamond Jan. 18 WORLD OF BEER, 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 551-5929 Ryan Crary 9 p.m. Jan. 15. Randy Paul Duo 9 p.m. Jan. 16. Tape Deck 9 p.m. Jan. 17. Joel Kachel Jan. 22. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

THREE LAYERS COFFEEHOUSE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Under the Willow 10 p.m. Jan. 17. Mama Blue 4 p.m. Jan. 20. Open mic every Thur.

THE KNIFE

RHYME CONTROL

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have said on occasion that I can’t abide hip-hop, but this is not exactly true. So here is some clarification. At the age of 12, I was captivated by Sugar Hill Gang’s “Rappers Delight,” so much so that I bought the 12-inch, flipped it over and learned the long, uncensored version. Every word of it. It became such a part of me that I still remember large chunks to this day. And I still cherish it as both a nostalgic connection to my past and a recognition of rap’s growing cultural significance into the future. I never got into the cheesier stuff that followed — Doug E. Fresh, Kid ’n’ Play, Will Smith — or even the overtly vulgar (albeit trendsetting) rhymes of 2 Live Crew. I did, however, love the sing-y raps of Arrested Development, the hardcore approach of Onyx, and the goofy but awesome combination of Public Enemy and Anthrax. And, in this writer’s not-very-humble opinion, the finest hip-hop artists to ever grace the scene were Urban Dance Squad (UDS) and the untouchable Digable Planets. Oh, and you’re an idiot if you don’t listen to the Beastie Boys. An argument can be made that (excepting Onyx) none of those acts is pure hip-hop. They all combine some other element, be it metal, jazz or rock, into their music. And that may be why I’m not hating on Chicago’s Qwel. In fact, I was gleefully reminded of my many summers listening to UDS when I first clicked “play” on the tracks Qwel sent me, the tune “Long Walkers” specifically. Me: I hear some Urban Dance Squad in your raps. Are they an influence? Qwel: I have no idea who Urban Dance Squad is, but I’m definitely checking it out after this interview. OK, so maybe not. But I am still digging it. The video for “Long Walkers” is pretty cool, as it follows a put-upon city dweller who happens to have the legs of some sort of goat-like beast. His day is crap, as he is shunned by all who cross his path. Coolest things about the video are the goat legs themselves. Me: Who designed the tall goat legs for

that video? Qwel: The homey who was the stilt walker, the actor, Gerard. He’s a super dope musician in a metal band. He’s also a mechanical engineer. Me: Will you be wearing them live when you perform in Jacksonville? Qwel: Man, I would, but they’re hella heavy. Like, 75 pounds each. Rapper Qwel began freestyle battling in the late ’90s in what he calls the “very grueling Chicago battle circuits.” “I quickly made a name for myself,” he says. “Then I got really bored of taking out my insecurities on other insecure, immature human beings, and I started focusing on writing songs and communicating with people. I’ve been doing it ever since. Fifteen, 16 albums later, three world tours, over 20 national tours, and I’m here. Still trying to get it right for the first time.” Qwel now works with producer Maker, putting together Qwel’s albums and running promotion. Qwel says the division of labor is pretty equal, and many of their projects share the name: Qwel & Maker. When all is said and done — pre- and post-production, mixing, mastering, writing, samples, artwork and tour booking — it’s a full-on DIY operation. “But I usually end up feeling like I don’t do as much work as he does,” says Qwel. “It’s an honor working with that dude. When he’s super rich and famous, I’m gonna borrow money from him all the time.” For what it’s worth, my favorite Qwel track (of the several I have listened to) is “Broken Wing.” A wobbly B-3 organ backs his very UDS-sounding rap, amped up by a haunting chorus. It’s just raw enough to sound real, just produced enough to fill your headphones. As for the goat legs … I gotta get me a pair. John E. Citrone theknife@folioweekly.com

QWEL performs with TOUGH JUNKIE, LETHAL SKRITPTUREZ and COS McCONSCIOUS at 9 p.m. on Jan. 16 at rain dogs., 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969, $5. Qwel merch is available at galapagos4.com. JANUARY 14-20, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 19

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BELL RINGER

Impressive performances by Steve Carell and company make this wrestling biopic a big win

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Director Bennett Miller’s (Capote) film is ometimes having it all leaves you with nothing. In Foxcatcher, a superb and also one of those creations in which there’s a sordid tale of great wealth and unfulfilled perfect marriage of actors and story, however. desires, John DuPont (a fantastic Steve Carell) Tatum and Ruffalo trained six months for the has millions in the bank and nothing to show wrestling scenes, and their efforts show. Not for it. He inherited the massive family fortune only does each have the burly build and slouch built on chemicals but has done nothing of a wrestler, each also walks on his toes, of substance himself. So he goes where all seemingly prancing as he moves along, the millionaire philanthropists go to make their inevitable result of countless hours of training mark: the world of amateur wrestling. to “stay low” for better leverage. And if ever OK, maybe not. But John’s ability to lure you doubted before, let there be no doubt now 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Mark Schultz that Tatum has legitimate acting chops and can (Channing Tatum) to his Foxcatcher Farms hold his own with the best of them. Granted, in Pennsylvania to train is a real coup for he plays a naïve meathead, but this is a layered, DuPont, who fancies himself a wrestling coach tortured meathead who doesn’t know how to and believes providing the training facilities handle the passive-aggressive complexity of for future Olympic champions makes him John’s personality. both a great leader and a great American. John Speaking of John: Carell’s performance even invites Mark’s more celebrated brother, is special. Foxcatcher is not the first time a fellow Olympic champion Dave Schultz (Mark comedian has taken his talents into drama Ruffalo), to train at Foxcatcher, but Dave (e.g., Robin Williams, Jim Carrey), but it’s declines. Things are great at first as they train nonetheless a thrill to see Carell display such for the ’87 world championships and ’88 Seoul potent dramatic range. The transformation, Olympics, but jealousy, possessiveness and lack made with a prosthetic nose, short gray hair of gratitude soon rear their ugly heads. and a staccato walk, renders him nearly The story takes place over roughly 18 unrecognizable, and when coupled with months, so it stands to reason the gradual seething inner bitterness, we get a character disintegration of the relationship between the who’s almost unforgettable. This is the most two mismatched men will take impressive performance of time. The problem is, it takes Carell’s career and, with any FOXCATCHER too much time, to the point luck, it will open him up to ***G that the 134 minute running more dramas in the future. Rated R time feels exhaustive, and for no Performances aside, good reason. We don’t need five Foxcatcher is ultimately a sad different shots of Mark driving to story about sad people. It’s Foxcatcher Farms, conversations that regularly a credit to Carell and Tatum that John and feature pregnant pauses, or countless scenes Mark come across as sympathetic as they do; that hold a second or two too long. With a with lesser actors, these characters would story about a regressing relationship such as be pathetic and one-dimensional, and we this, too much patience is a flaw because the wouldn’t care what becomes of them. But suspense needs to build to an exciting climax. Miller gets us so enveloped in this odd story As is, the action doesn’t “rise” so much as that we can’t wait to see how it transpires, even it trots along until a big “boom” in the final if it takes a while to get there. moments. Roughly 15 minutes shorter and this Dan Hudak would be a legitimately great movie. mail@folioweekly.com

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SHOOTING BLANKS

Clint Eastwood’s biopic of real-life troubled military sniper Chris Kyle misfires

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avy SEAL Chris Kyle was the most lethal trait — his shooting ability — is given precious sniper in American military history. He little insight. One would think a film about the served four tours of duty in the Middle deadliest sniper in U.S. history would take us East, had more than 160 confirmed kills, inside his head to see how he views his targets. was called “Legend” by his fellow soldiers, Not from the scope on his rifle, but from and was an emotionally distant husband and the thought process he goes through when father while actively enlisted. Kyle’s story is spotting a target, focusing on the subject and inherently fascinating. Clint Eastwood’s telling deciding to fire. But Chris is kept at a distance, of it in American Sniper is not. and Eastwood misses the chance to use the Even with all that and more to work medium of film to tell Chris’ story effectively. with, Eastwood’s final product registers as a Part of this could be because Chris kept mundane bore that has the life sucked out of himself at a distance. Between tours, he it from the get-go. The first deflating moment returned home to Taya and their children, occurs when we see Chris but wasn’t mentally or (Bradley Cooper) on a lookout emotionally there. The film post in Fallujah, targeting a provides a brief glimpse of AMERICAN SNIPER woman and child who seem his home life, but it’s over **@@ to be carrying potentially too quickly to register. His Rated R explosive devices. Before the need to focus and not quit moment pays off, there’s a and be in the action is wellflashback to scenes of Chris learning how to documented, so none of the content of him at shoot, bull riding, his girlfriend cheating on home in Texas feels necessary. If you’re going him, bonding with his brother, Navy SEAL to make a movie that glorifies a great soldier, training that offers nothing new and meeting do it. Don’t waste time showing him as a his future wife, Taya (Sienna Miller). On their terrible father and husband. wedding day, he learns his unit is going to the And when you are glorifying the soldier, Middle East. Only then, roughly a half-hour do so with focus and style. Eastwood saps into the film, do we return to Chris on the the inherent curiosity from Chris’ exploits lookout targeting the woman and child. by using muted colors and allowing scenes Writer Jason Hall, working from Kyle’s to run far longer than they should. Although book American Sniper: The Autobiography of Chris is trying to catch rival sniper Mustafa the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History, (Sammy Sheik) (the rivalry between Chris seems to be marking off a checklist of war and Mustafa would’ve been an interesting movie clichés. For the opening half-hour to be subplot to develop more), the story is episodic effective, all those details need to collectively and lacks a clear narrative arc. The Exploits feed into Kyle at the lookout, but the segment of an American Sniper might have made for a is so crammed with unnecessary details, it’s too nice television series in which Chris goes on scattered for its own good. As a result, when mission after mission, but it doesn’t play well we get back to the lookout, we’ve forgotten in a 134-minute movie. about it, and all the suspense is lost. Clint Eastwood was handed two prime Remember: Just because it’s factual properties in 2014 (remember Jersey Girl? doesn’t mean it should be in the movie. It is Didn’t think so.), and the results have been the duty of Eastwood and Hall to provide an underwhelming. The truth is, there aren’t entertaining story, not worry about getting many directors we’d rather have working things right. If Taya Kyle wanted a more facton American Sniper. They can’t all be Oscar based biographical film, she should’ve sold the winners, right? story rights to a documentarian. Dan Hudak More alarmingly, Chris’ most interesting mail@folioweekly.com JANUARY 14-20, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 21

A&E // MOVIES CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED

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n 1971 and 1972, respectively, two of the biggest international stars (Richard Burton and Sean Connery) each starred in what were initially among the biggest bombs of their careers (The Offence and Villain), but which in retrospect (and now home video) deserve serious reappraisal. The Offence (1971) was part of a two-picture deal Connery finagled from the producers of the James Bond series as part of his return to the role of 007 in Diamonds Are Forever. (Connery bailed out after You Only Live Twice, replaced by George Lazenby, who lost the role after an idiotic contractual dispute.) Directed by Sidney Lumet, The Offence was a radically different kind of role for the popular actor, one that audiences at the time simply ignored. In fact, the film received little to no exposure in limited release and was virtually unseen by mainstream audiences, despite riveting performances all around (including quite possibly Connery’s best ever), a complex intelligent script, and solid direction. Connery plays Det. Sgt. Johnson, an angry officer caught up in the search for a pedophile whose latest victim, a young girl, managed to survive the abduction upon being rescued by Johnson. After quickly apprehending a likely suspect (Ian Bannen, whose performance nearly matches Connery’s), the detective explodes in a brutal interrogation of the prisoner, leading to his own fearful self-revelation and discovery. Through the use of interspersed flashbacks and (perhaps) fantasies, Lumet lays bare the mind and soul of a tortured man struggling to survive the morass of a world in which he finds himself. It would be criminal to give away the film’s major twist, but suffice it to say that numerous unresolved ambiguities make the fi lm even more, rather than less, satisfying. Instead of a typical or whodunit, The Offence is more an exploration of a fractured psyche, one quite at odds with the suave ironic demeanor that had made Connery such a familiar and popular face as James Bond. Unfortunately, no one at the time, except for Connery himself, much wanted to see him doing anything out of the ordinary. In The Offence he is extraordinary … and unsettling. A year earlier audiences were just as unreceptive to Richard Burton as a homosexual psychotic Cockney mama’s boy and gang lord in Villain, a film not nearly as good as The Offence but nonetheless much better than its initial reception might suggest. Burton’s best years were behind him, and his performance, as well as the Cockney accent, is uneven. Nevertheless the very oddity of his role, set against the actor’s real-life persona, makes for compulsory watching. The other characters in Villain are only slightly less seedy than Burton’s, but of special note is the presence of a much younger and slimmer Ian McShane as Burton’s “love” interest. The film’s depiction of a corrupt government official and his sexual shenanigans further reinforces the general depravity surrounding the film’s amoral title character. This is the same kind of world as that depicted in the much better Get Carter, filmed the same year but largely lost to audiences due to distributors’ bungling. In hindsight, The Offence and Get Carter are among the best British offerings of the decade, while Villain is much better (and more fun to watch) than its reputation might suggest. Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com 22 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JANUARY 14-20, 2015

FILM RATINGS

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SCREENINGS AROUND TOWN

SUN-RAY CINEMA Selma and Into the Woods screen at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. Foxcatcher starts Jan. 16. Writer/director Todd Solondz appears at a screening of his film Happiness at 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 17; $15. Check website for details. LATITUDE 360 MOVIES Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, The Boxtrolls and The Interview screen at Latitude 360’s CineGrille Theater, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555, latitude360.com/jacksonville-fl. THE CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ The Babadook screens through Jan. 22 at Corazon, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. WGHF IMAX THEATER The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Humpback Whales 3D, Hidden Universe 3D, Deepsea Challenge 3D, Island of Lemurs Madagascar 3D and Journey to the South Pacific screen at World Golf Village Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.

NOW SHOWING

AMERICAN SNIPER **@@ Rated R Reviewed in this issue.

ANNIE Rated PG This movie is so race-neutral it could’ve been cast by Stephen Colbert in one of his “I don’t see color” rants. Quvenzhané Wallis as Annie! Cameron Diaz as Miss Hannigan! The seemingly omnipresent Foxx as Daddy Warbucks! And I can’t even muster up the illusion of optimism that the thing is going to be any good on any level. But it isn’t because I’m a racist. It’s because I hate orphans. — Steve Schneider BIG EYES Rated PG-13 Tim Burton’s latest finally reunites him with the writers of Ed Wood, his best-ever. It’s about real-life husband-and-wife painters, Walter and Margaret Keane, who churned out those works of art with the waif-like children who had enormous eyes. Only Walter, the bully, didn’t really paint a single one. Costars the red-hot Amy Adams as Margaret and Christoph Waltz as Walter, along with Jason Schwartzman, Terence Stamp and Danny Huston. — S.S. BIG HERO 6 ***@ Rated PG In the near future, a teenager overcomes personal loss to defeat a villain who wants to destroy society. This is Disney Animation’s take on the highly profitable young adult, comic book and action genres merged into one, and the result is good. Hiro (Ryan Potter), a sullen 14-year-old in San Fransokyo, is an engineering prodigy. His mother’s dead; his Aunt Cass (Maya Rudolph) is raising him. Hiro’s big brother (Daniel Henney) takes him to his college robotics lab, where he meets Gogo (Jamie Chung), chemistry wiz Honey Lemon (Genesis Rodriguez), goofy Fred (T.J. Miller) and martial arts master Wasabi (Damon Wayans Jr.). Hiro invents microbots for an upcoming student showcase and wins. — Dan Hudak BLACKHAT Rated R Chris Hemsworth stars in this action crime-drama about a “furloughed” convict who buddies up with other nefariousbut-noble types to bust an international cybercrime ring. Costars Viola Davis, Wei Tang and William Mapother. EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS **@@ Rated PG-13 Ridley Scott tells the story of Moses (Christian Bale) and Rhamses (Joel Edgerton), raised as brothers in the palace of Egypt’s pharaoh, until Moses learns he was born of the Hebrews who are Egypt’s slaves. Costars John Turturro as pharaoh Seti, Ben Mendelsohn as corrupt Hegep, as well as María Valverde, Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley. — Scott Renshaw

FOXCATCHER ***G Rated R Reviewed in this issue. THE GAMBLER Rated PG-13 Mark Wahlberg plays a college lit professor who … I’m sorry, that’s all I can manage right now. Costars Jessica Lange, John Goodman and George Kennedy. — S.S. THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES ***@ Rated PG-13 I recall clearly the moment in Peter Jackson’s King Kong when Naomi Watts and Jack Black got to Skull Island. I looked at my watch and thought, “I could have watched all 70 minutes of Corpse Bride by now.” That’s why I’ve avoided Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy like the plague. Why surrender memories of a perfect three-year moviegoing experience like The Lord of the Rings to a director who can’t leave well enough alone? If you’ve enjoyed the unexpected journeying and Smaugdesolating so far, more power to you. — S.S. IMITATION GAME Rated PG-13 The ubiquitous yet compelling Benedict Cumberbatch plays cryptologist Alan Turing, the genius who decoded Nazi messages during WWII – yet was persecuted for being homosexual. Costars Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode and an actress named Tuppence Middleton. INHERENT VICE *G@@ Rated R Writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson seems to have veered off the path with this confounding mess. Based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel, set in the psychedelic era of yore, it’s about private eye Larry “Doc” Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix) who’s searching for his ex-girlfriend Shasta (Katherine Waterston) and her rich new boyfriend Mickey (Eric Roberts). The belief is that Mickey’s wife Sloane (Serena Scott Thomas) and the wife’s boyfriend sent Mickey to an asylum so they can make off with his millions. Hilarity does not ensue. — Dan Hudak INTERSTELLAR **** Rated PG-13 Oscar winners Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Michael Caine star in Christopher Nolan’s epic about a spaceship that travels into a galactic wormhole to find a new home for mankind. Nolan tackles heavyweight issues but never succumbs to special FX-madness, creating a cerebral, entertaining addition to the sci-fi genre. — Daniel Brown INTO THE WOODS Rated PG Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, Christine Baranski, Tracey Ullman, Johnny Depp, Chris Pine and Daniel Huttlestone costar in this newest version of the fairytales the Grimm brothers spun waaay back in the day. It’s a new story, mashing several iconic characters and situations. NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB Rated PG For the rest of your natural life, you’ll hear, “Did you know Robin Williams’ last film was the third of those shitty Night at the Museum pictures? What a lousy tombstone for the guy who made Awakenings, The World According to Garp and Good Morning Vietnam.” And none of you will mention Patch Adams, because that’s what love is. — S.S. PADDINGTON Rated PG The comedy about a very clever bear living with a British family features Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters and Ben Whishaw as the voice of the Paddington. PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR Rated PG Penguins is a direct sequel to Madagascar 3, and as such has nothing to do with the TV series The Penguins of Madagascar, which follows it own continuity. And doesn’t discussing the “continuity” of animated Antarctic birds make you want to impale yourself on a dried-out herring? Costars the voices of Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights, Benedict Cumberbatch and John Malkovich. — S.S. SELMA **** Rated PG-13 Director Ava DuVernay’s riveting drama costars David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King, who with his Southern Christian Leadership Conference colleagues and other allies

struggles to secure voting rights for Southern blacks, whose in-name-only legal franchise was regularly thwarted by onerous state and local regulations. As they plot their strategy on the ground – focusing on Alabama, then under the thumb of proudly racist Gov. George Wallace (Tim Roth), and planning peaceful protest marches from Selma to Montgomery – King also begins meeting with Lyndon Johnson (Tom Wilkinson), hoping to find an ally but instead encountering a president with other legislative priorities. With every moment that shows Dr. King fine-tuning his speeches and sermons, it reminds us that having a dream is only a start. — Scott Renshaw TAKEN 3 Rated PG-13 Every time I say how ludicrous it is that Liam Neeson has a second career as king of revenge thrillers, he makes another one. So for once, I’m just gonna skip the WTF pop-cultural analysis and evaluate Taken 3 on its own terms. This time, retired killing machine Bryan Mills isn’t out to rescue any kidnapped relatives, that premise having been discarded as old hat. Instead, he’s faced with an entirely new and novel dilemma: being framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Crikey, Luc Besson had to dig at least three pages into Roger Ebert’s Movie Guide to come up with that one. The antagonists have changed too, with former franchise heavies the Albanians getting the heave-ho in favor of the Russian mob. In other words, look for the picture’s wide release to go download-only at the 11th hour, when the Kremlin figures out how to hack Neeson’s Instagram account. — S.S. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING ***G Rated PG-13 This Stephen Hawking biopic, directed by James Marsh and starring Eddie Redmayne as the brilliant physicist, shows the progression of his motor neuron disease, which ravages his body but leaves his mind intact. As a young Cambridge student, he meets Jane (Felicity Jones), a fellow student studying medieval Spanish poetry. They fall in love and marry, and she stands by him through his struggles. (To a point; they eventually do divorce but are friendly today). The more Stephen’s disease progresses, the better the movie gets, mostly due to Redmayne’s Oscar-worthy performance. The distorted face, slurred speech, buckled ankles, warped fingers and contorted mannerisms seem devastatingly real, and should, given the depth of study Redmayne reportedly did, including meeting the real Stephen and Jane. Costars Harry Lloyd, Charlie Cox and Maxine Peake. — D.H. TOP FIVE Rated R Rock’s new flick is a self-written and self-directed indie comedy that launched a bidding war at Toronto Film Festival. Rock plays a comedian whose desire to explore straight drama is not shared by the industry. — S.S. UNBROKEN **** Rated PG-13 If this doesn’t convince you of the power of sheer determination and to live life to the fullest, nothing will. Based on the bestselling book by Laura Hillenbrand, it’s the true story of Louis Zamperini, a record-setting high school track star who became an Olympian and then became a World War II hero. It’s not the accolades that are the impressive – it’s the way they were achieved that will turn heads and open hearts. — D.H. THE WEDDING RINGER Rated R IMDB says Doug Harris is a “shy young groom” but you know him as Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf in Frozen. He’s such a dweeb he doesn’t even have a best man, so he hires Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart) who makes a living from faking it. I’m not buying it. Then again, who would believe Josh Gad could even go for coffee with Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting – she’s the bride – much less marry the woman? Costars Cloris Leachman, Jorge Garcia and Mimi Rogers. WILD Rated R It’s awards time, and an actor’s fancy turns to thoughts of … a high-profile showcase role in which nature is your biggest co-star. Just look at what All Is Lost did for Robert Redford. OK, it didn’t net him any major statues, but it did cause him to lose 60 percent of his hearing in one ear, and that’s gotta be good for a sympathy lifetime-achievement award when he’s on his deathbed. Reese Witherspoon plays a woman who undertakes a hike of more than 1,000 miles after her life collapses. — S.S. THE WOMAN IN BLACK 2: ANGEL OF DEATH Rated PG-13 This horror sequel costars Helen McCrory, Jeremy Irvine and Phoebe Fox.

A&E // ARTS

Edgar Heap of Birds, For Grandpa, Many Magpies, monoprint, 2014.

Chris Pappan, Through the Shadow of Cahokia, colored-pencil-and-ink, United States Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Penn., 189_, Captain R.N. Pratt, 10th Cavalry Superintendent, 2014.

FREEDOM NOW

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n the mid-1870s, the U.S. Department of War, under the supervision of Lt. Richard Henry Pratt, captured 72 Native Americans at Salt Fork, Oklahoma, exiling them to St. Augustine, where they were held prisoner at Fort Marion (now called Castillo de San Marcos). This was, of course, just one of any number of indignities the Indians suffered at the hands of the American government, but it would also have repercussions lasting generations. “The imprisonment that they experienced became a model for future generations of Native children who were institutionalized at Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania, where its founder, Lt. Pratt, coined the phrase, ‘Kill the Indian, save the man,’ ” explains Emily W. Arthur, assistant professor of art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Arthur, who taught at the University of North Florida from 2001 until last fall, is co-curator and project director for Re-Riding History: From the Southern Plains to the Matanzas Bay, an exhibit focusing on this part of Northeast Florida’s indigenous history, which runs Jan. 16 through Feb. 28 at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) at Flagler College. The exhibit is concurrent with St. Augustine’s 450th anniversary commemoration, and features a regional collection of original ledger drawings made in Fort Marion, which are on loan from both the St. Augustine Historical Society’s Research Library and the Fort Caroline museum collection. “This history is not over, but is present in the land that holds a memory specific to this place,” Arthur says. “There is not one document that tells the story, but it’s carried by the many families affected on both sides of the imprisonment and the thousands of resulting

Monte Yellow Bird Jr., The Journey to Remove Color from the People, drawing on ledger paper, 2014.

An inventive exhibit at CEAM addresses the imprisonment of 72 Native Americans in 19th-century St. Augustine

boarding school children who define their experience as cultural genocide.” Along with co-curators Marwin Begaye and John Hitchcock, Arthur selected 72 artists who work with political, social and cultural issues to create artwork that retraces the capture, transport and imprisonment of each of the 72 Native Americans. Edgar Heap of Birds was an obvious choice. An artist, professor and member of the Cheyenne tribe, Heap of Birds is a direct descendant of one of those prisoners. His piece, For Grandpa, Many Magpies, is a red-and-white monoprint with the word “Numshim” written three times. “My great-great-grandfather, Chief Many Magpies, was one of the four principal chiefs of the Cheyenne tribe,” Heap of Birds says. “Numshim means ‘grandfather’ in Cheyenne. My piece cries out in remembrance for three generations. We need to reveal the history of Native Americans in St. Augustine and the suffering that the tribes have been through.” Other works featured in the exhibit include artist Chris Pappan’s Through the Shadow of Cahokia, a colored-pencil-and-ink drawing dealing with Cahokia, the largest preColumbian city in North America. There’s also Monte Yellow Bird Sr.’s The Journey to Remove Color from the People, a drawing on antique 1800s ledger paper, that depicts the impact of forced assimilation. “Seventy-two artists were selected to symbolize 72 Cheyenne, Kiowa, Comanche, Arapaho and Caddo leaders,” Arthur says, “and the artwork dimensions mirror the ledgerbook-size drawings made at Fort Marion. In addition, we selected artists along the train route from Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri,

Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida so that the artists would be able to carry this history into their community.” It makes sense that the exhibit’s first stop is St. Augustine, the place where Lt. Pratt first developed his assimilation methods that defined a century of government policy. After its stop in St. Augustine, the exhibit will travel to Wright Museum in Beloit, Wisconsin, and A.D. Gallery at the University of North Carolina-Pembroke. Re-Riding History includes a symposium on Feb. 12 in Ringhaver Student Center’s Virginia Room, featuring artists and scholars who discuss the exhibit in a contemporary context and how it responds to historical events. “The weight of this shared American history is so great that not one work of art and not one artist can carry this history alone,” says Arthur. “Much of the work for the exhibit arrived with personal notes from the artists, thanking us for the project. Some artists were learning this history for the first time, and some were able to share their family story with a larger community.” Kara Pound mail@folioweekly.com

RE-RIDING HISTORY: FROM THE SOUTHERN PLAINS TO MATANZAS BAY

On display Jan. 16-Feb. 28 at Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. Panelled symposium 10 a.m.-noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Ringhaver Student Center’s Virginia Room.

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A&E // ARTS & EVENTS PERFORMANCE

THE MOUNTAINTOP This depiction about Martin Luther King’s last night, spent in Room 306 of Memphis’ Lorraine Hotel, is staged 7 p.m. Jan. 16, 6 p.m. Jan. 17 and 3 p.m. Jan. 18 at Stage Aurora, 5164 Norwood Ave., Northside, $20; $15 seniors and students with ID, 765-7372, stageaurora.org. TIME STANDS STILL Pulitzer-winner playwright Donald Margulies wrote about a wounded photojournalist and her journalist boyfriend. Staged 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Jan. 18 (runs through January) at Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd., $25, 396-4425, theatrejax.com. SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW The avant garde theatrical production about Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop, is staged 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at TimesUnion Center’s Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, $37.50-$62.50, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org. GROSS INDECENCY: THE THREE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE The story of the 19th-century author’s trial for “acts of indecency,” is staged 8 p.m. Jan. 15, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at Players By the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, $23; $20 for seniors, military and students. The play runs through Jan. 24. playersbythesea.org. HAIR The baby-boomer classic musical, about a group of Vietnam-era youths, is staged 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 16 and 17 at Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, 277-3455, $20; $15 for students, ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY The musical about rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly is accompanied by a themed menu created by Executive Chef DeJuan Roy; through Feb. 8. Dinner at 6 p.m., curtain up 8 p.m. Tue.-Thur. and Sun. $49.95 plus tax; Fri. and Sat., $55 plus tax; brunch 11 a.m., show 1:15 p.m. Wed. and Sat. and brunch at noon, show 2 p.m. Sun., $47 plus tax; at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS Sinda Nichols’ onewoman show, about advice columnist Ann Landers, is 8 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17 at Amelia Community Theatre, 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, 261-6749, $20; $15 for students; not suitable for those under 14, ameliacommunitytheatre.org. A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Orange Park Community Theatre stages a Rodgers & Hammerstein musical revue 8 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17 and 3 p.m. Jan. 18 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., $25, 276-6750, thcenter.org.

CLASSICAL, CHOIR & JAZZ

CRESCENDO AMELIA BIG BAND This large-scale jazz group performs 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Westside, $30, 388-7807. THE COCKTAIL HOUR: MUSIC OF THE MAD MEN ERA The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and vocalists Ryan Silverman and Nikki Renee perform pop hits of the early ’60s, including songs by Brenda Lee, Paul Anka and Ben E. King, 8 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17 at Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Downtown, $25-$72, 354-3578, jaxsymphony.org. DIANE SCHUUR The Grammy-winning vocalist performs 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, $34-$39, 807-2010, ritzjacksonville.com. ROYAL PHILHARMONIC The orchestra and violinist Pinchas Zukerman perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute and Dvorak’s Eighth Symphony, 3 p.m. Jan. 18 at Jacoby Symphony Hall, Downtown, $45-$85, 354-3578, jaxsymphony.org. THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA The big band plays 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at FSCJ’s Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, $39, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org. THE RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS The local ensemble performs Ties That Bind: From Swastika to Jim Crow, 2 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. TUESDAY SERENADE Oboist Ann Adams, bassoonist Ted Shistle, violist Angelo Goderre and pianist Rose Grace perform 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2353, jplmusic.blogspot.com. JAZZ GUITAR AT UNF Peter Mazza performs 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at University of North Florida’s Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2878, unf.edu/coas/music/calendar.

COMEDY

MICHAEL BLACKSON “The African King of Comedy” is on 8 p.m. Jan. 15, 8 and 10 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17 and 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, $18-$22, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. LOUIS RAMEY Ramey is on 8:04 p.m. Jan. 16 and 8:04 and 10:10 p.m. Jan. 17 at Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., $10-$25, 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com. WARREN DURSO The funnyman is on 7:30 and 10 p.m. Jan. 16 and 7 and 10 p.m. Jan. 17 at Latitude 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555, latitude360.com.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

JAX CHILDREN’S & YOUNG MEN’S CHORUSES SEEK SINGERS The Young Men’s Chorus auditions for male singers in grades 6-12; Jacksonville Children’s Chorus auditions for kids on Jan. 15 by appointment only. For info, call 353-1636 ext. 1; youngmenschorusjax.org or jaxchildrenschorus.org. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida accepts submissions for

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Thirty paintings by 19th-century artist Felix F. de Crano are on display at St. Augustine’s Lightner Museum through March 1. Childcare Providers in Duval County grant (deadline Feb. 26), Art Ventures (deadline May 15) and Dr. JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Fund (deadline May 15). For details, go to jaxcf.org. ST. AUGUSTINE PUBLIC ART PROJECT Obelisk 450 Art accepts submissions; winners to be displayed at Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum and various public places in St. Augustine. Deadline is Jan. 18; cabethc@gmail.com. ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION St. Johns County Recreation & Parks Department registers adult coed open court volleyball 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 15 at Ketterlinus Gym, 60 Orange St. The winter season begins Jan. 20 with matches every Tue. and Thur. 209-0333. FREE TAX WORKSHOPS AT LIBRARY The Lawyers in Libraries offer tax prep workshops Jan. 14 and 15 at various local public library branches; jaxpubliclibrary.org/lawyersinlibraries. POSTER CONTEST FOR STUDENTS Students ages 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12 may submit artwork for the Concert on the Green poster contest, themed “A Celebration of Symphonic in an Outdoor Setting.” Deadline Feb. 27; concertonthegreen.com.

MUSEUMS

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. The Art of Leigh Murphy, a collection of watercolors, through Jan. 20. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. The Ritz Chamber Players perform Ties That Bind: From Swastika to Jim Crow at 2 p.m. on Jan. 20. 450 Years of French History in Florida is on display through Feb. 22. All Together: The Sculpture of Chaim Gross is on display through Oct. 4. British Watercolors displays through Nov. 29. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org. A Collection of Works: Exhibition in Oils by Leilani Leo is on display through Feb. 27. An opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Jan. 16. LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org. Thirty paintings by 19th-century artist Felix F. de Crano are on display through March 1. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. Erica Mendoza: Visual Love Letters is on display through March. Project Atrium: Angela Strassheim displays through March 1. Art + Design Faculty Exhibition, in UNF Gallery through Jan. 18. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. The exhibit Odyssey’s SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure is on display through March. ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL 256 E. Church St., Downtown, 3565507, jaxcathedral.org. Fabricio Farias’ installation Grace is on display.

GALLERIES

44 MONROE ART STUDIO & GALLERY 44 Monroe St., Downtown, 881-0209. The Art of Kyle Willis, through Feb. 7. ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY Jacksonville University, 2800 N. University Blvd., Jacksonville, 256-7371. An opening reception for Encumbered, works by Karen Kurycki and Shelley Sloan Ellis, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 15; runs through Feb. 11. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577. Roxanne Horvath’s works display

through Feb. 3. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/crispellert. Re-Riding History: From the Southern Plains to Matanzas Bay is on display Jan. 16-Feb. 28. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Celebrate Art 2015: Artist Member Exhibition is on display through Feb. 1. NARTHEX TRANSITIONAL GALLERY Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, 4001 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 396-7745. In the Fullness of Time, works by Maribel Angel, Mary Atwood, Mary Ann Bryan, John Bunker, Cookie Davis, Jean Carrison Dodd, Keith Doles, Michael Dunlap, Carole Mehrtens, Suzanne Schuenke, Jim Smith, Diantha York-Ripley, through Jan. 16. ROTUNDA GALLERY 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 471-9980. Faces and Places: Scott Waters through Jan. 22. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 438-4358, southlightgallery.com. Sara Pedigo is the March featured artist. Picturing Italy II, works by UNF Department of Art & Design Study Abroad Program, through February. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. Fantastic Florida! is on display through Feb. 1. THRASHER-HORNE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6815, thcenter.org. The American Solider: From the Civil War to the War in Iraq, through Feb. 14.

EVENTS

CELEBRATING THE WILD SIDE OF FLORIDA Author Bill Belleville and artist Jim Draper are “Celebrating the Wild Side of Florida: Portals into Nature, Culture, and Sense of Place” 1-4 p.m. Jan. 18 at Museum of Contemporary Art, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.org. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BREAKFAST Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is commemorated at the 28th annual breakfast, featuring keynote speaker Marc Morial, National Urban League president, 7:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown, $40, 630-3690, jaxmlkbreakfast.com. A TASTE OF HAITI Live music, a silent auction, games, prizes, arts and crafts, Haitian buffet dinner and cash bar, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 15 at Haskell Building, 111 Riverside Ave.; suggested minimum donation $45 at the door; proceeds benefit CRUDEM Foundation Hospital Sacre Coeur’s prosthetic lab, crudem.org. FLORIDA CUP 2015 International football hits Northeast Florida when Bayer Leverkusen takes on Corinthians, 1 p.m., and FC Koln battle Fluminense 3:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at EverBank Field, Downtown, $30-$150, 633-6100, ticketmaster.com. AUTHOR IN NEPTUNE BEACH Debra Johnson reads and signs copies of The Secret of Magic, 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at The Bookmark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 214-9026, bookmarkbeach.com. MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET Motorcycle accessories, live music and food, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 18 at St. Augustine Flea Market, 2495 S.R. 207, 824-4210, staugustinefleamarket.com. LECTURE AT FLAGLER Dr. Brenda Kauffman discusses “The Outbound Voyage: Sailing Ships to Commercial Spaceflight,” which explores humans’ desire for journey and adventure, 10 a.m. Jan. 20 in the Flagler Room, 74 King St., St. Augustine, $5, 826-8617, flagler.edu/communitylectures. AMELIA ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK Special events and prixfixe menus are featured Jan. 16-25. For participating eateries and events, go to ameliaisland.com/yummy.

DINING DIRECTORY

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AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE

29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29south restaurant.com. F In historic downtown, Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tue.-Sat.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sun. BARBERITOS, 1519 Sadler Rd., 277-2505. 463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240, barberitos.com. Southwestern fare; burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, salsa. $$ BW K TO L D Daily BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F Southern hospitality in an upscale waterfront spot; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB K L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F In a historic building, family-owned spot offers veggie burgers, fresh seafood, made-from-scratch desserts. Dine in or on oak-shaded patio. Karibrew Pub has beer brewed onsite. $$ FB K TO R, Sun.; L D Daily CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY CO., 1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663, chezlezanbakery.com. Freshly baked handmade Europeanstyle breads and pastries: croissants, muffins, cakes, pies, baked daily. $ TO B R L Daily CIAO ITALIAN BISTRO, 302 Centre St., 206-4311, ciaobistroluca.com. Owners Luka and Kim Misciasci offer fine dining: veal piccata, rigatoni Bolognese, antipasto. Specialties: chicken Ciao, homemade meat lasagna. $ L Fri., Sat.; D Nightly DAVID’S Restaurant & Lounge, 802 Ash St., 310-6049, ameliaislanddavids.com. Historic district fine dining. Fresh seafood, prime aged meats, rack of lamb. $$$$ FB D Wed.-Mon. DICK’S WINGS, 474313 E. S.R. 200, 491-3469. 450077 S.R. 200, Callahan, 879-0993. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA.

ELIZABETH POINTE LODGE, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Award-winning B&B. Seaside dining, indoors or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily. Homestyle soups, sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianes cafe.com. F In renovated 1887 shotgun house. Jambalaya, French toast, mac-n-cheese, vegan/vegetarian items. Dine in or on porch. $$ FB K B L D Daily LULU’S at Thompson House, 11 S. Seventh St., 432-8394, lulusamelia.com. F Po’boys, salads, little plates, fresh local seafood, local shrimp. Reservations. $$$ BW K TO R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat. MARCHÉ BURETTE, 6800 First Coast Hwy., 491-4834, omnihotels.com. Old-fashioned gourmet food market and deli, in the Spa & Shops, Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Continental breakfast; lunch features flatbreads. $$$ BW K TO L D Daily MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriver pizza.net. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. Northern-style pizzas, 20+ toppings, by the pie or the slice. $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat. THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE, 833 TJ Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Snail of Approval. Casual organic eatery and juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juice, coffee, herbal tea. $$ TO B L Mon.-Sat. THE PECAN ROLL BAKERY, 122 S. Eighth St., 491-9815, thepecanrollbakery.com. The bakery, near the historic district, offers sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes, bagels and breads, all made from scratch. $ K TO B L Wed.-Sun. PLAE, 80 Amelia Village Cir., 277-2132, plaefl.net. Bite Club. Omni Plantation Spa & Shops. Bistro-style venue serves whole fried fish, duck breast. Outside. $$$ FB L Tue.-Sat.; D Nightly THE SALTY PELICAN Bar & Grill, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al offer local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, po’boys, broiled cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F Oceanfront; handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood, fried pickles. Outdoor dining, open-air 2nd floor, balcony. $$ FB K L D Daily TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES, 710 Centre St., 321-0409, tastysamelia.com. Historic district. Freshest meats, hand-cut fries, homemade sauces, hand-spun shakes. $ BW K L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. 8th St., 261-6310. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. This spot in an old gas station offers blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L Mon.-Sat.

John Varamogiannis, owner of Johnny’s Deli & Grille in the Brooklyn area between Riverside and Downtown, offers a wide variety of hot and cold sandwiches, wraps and salads. Photo: Dennis Ho THE VERANDAH, 6800 First Coast Hwy., 321-5050, omni hotels.com. Extensive menu of fresh local seafood and steaks; signature entrée is Fernandina shrimp. Many herbs and spices are from onsite garden. $$$ FB K D Nightly

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

DICK’S WINGS, 9119 Merrill Rd., 745-9300. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. LA NOPALERA, 8818 Atlantic Blvd., 720-0106. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE MANDARIN. LARRY’S SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK.

THE SHEIK DELI, 9720 Atlantic Blvd., 721-2660. Familyowned-and-operated for 40+ years, with a full breakfast (pitas to country plates) and a lunch menu. $ TO B L D Mon.-Sat.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BAGEL LOVE, 4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121, 634-7253, bagellovejax.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Locallyowned-and-operated. Northern style bagels, sandwiches, wraps, bakery. Fresh-squeezed orange juice, lemonade; coffee, tea. $ K TO B L Daily THE CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966, thecasbahcafe.com. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. Middle Eastern/Mediterranean fare. Patio, hookah lounge, bellydancers. $$ BW L D Daily CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATE, 3543 St. Johns Ave., 829-5790. F In Green Man Gourmet. SEE PONTE VEDRA. $$ TO FLORIDA CREAMERY, 3566 St. Johns Ave., 619-5386. Premium ice cream, fresh waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes and Nathan’s grilled hot dogs, served in a Floridacentric décor. Low-fat and sugar-free choices are also offered. $ K TO L D Daily THE FOX Restaurant, 3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669. F Owners Ian & Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare: burgers, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes, desserts. Breakfast all day. Local landmark for 50+ years. $$ BW K L D Daily HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F Locally owned and operated for 20+ years, the American pub serves 1/2-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LA NOPALERA, 4530 St. Johns Ave., 388-8828. F SEE MANDARIN.

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200. F Bite Club. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. MOJO NO. 4 Urban BBQ & Whiskey Bar, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES.

PINEGROVE Market & Deli, 1511 Pine Grove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cuban sandwiches, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher cuts USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. $ BW TO B L D Mon.-Sat. PULP, 3645 St. Johns Ave., pulpaddiction.com. SEE SAN MARCO.

RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. French/Southern bistro; emphasis on locally grown organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. Snail of Approval. $$$ FB K R, Sun.; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Down-home fare, from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Mon.-Sat., B Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 7825 Baymeadows Way, 733-4040. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F SEE BEACHES.

BROADWAY Ristorante & Pizzeria, Ste. 3, 10920 Baymeadows Rd. E., 519-8000, broadwayfl.com. F Family-owned-and-operated Italian spot. Calzones, wings, brick-oven-baked pizza, subs. $$ BW K TO L D Daily INDIA’S Restaurant, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. Authentic Indian cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L Mon.Sat.; D Nightly LA NOPALERA, 8206 Philips Hwy., 732-9433. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE MANDARIN. LARRY’S SUBS, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 737-7740. 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. SEE MANDARIN. PIZZA PALACE Restaurant & Pizzeria, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 527-8649, pizzapalacejax.com. F Casual, family-owned; homestyle faves: spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, lasagna. Outside dining; HD TVs. $$ BW K TO L D Daily SNEAKERS Sports Grille, 8133 Point Meadows Dr., 519-0509. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. TEQUILAS Mexican Restaurant, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 101, 363-1365. Salsa, guacamole, chips, beans, rice and meat dishes made fresh daily. $$ FB L D Mon.-Sat. ZESTY INDIA, 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 329-3676, zestyindia.com. Asian/European; tandoori lamb chops, rosemary tikka. Vegetarian cooked separately. $ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

SAA

BEACHES

(Locations are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002, alspizza.com. F New York-style, gourmet pizzas, baked dishes. All-day happy hour Mon.-Thur. $ FB K TO L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM, 204 Third Ave. S., 246-7823. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Subs made with fresh ingredients for more than 25 years. One word: Peruvian. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. $ BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN Coffee Roasters, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BUDDHA THAI BISTRO, 301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444, buddhathaibistro.com. The proprietors are from Thailand; every dish is made with fresh ingredients. $$ FB TO L D Daily BURRITO GALLERY Express, 1333 Third St. N., 242-8226. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE DOWNTOWN. CANTINA MAYA Sports Bar & Grille, 1021 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-3227. Popular spot serves margaritas, Latin food, burgers. Sports on TVs. $$ FB K L D Tue.-Sun. CASA MARIA, 2429 S. Third St., 372-9000, casamaria jax.com. F Family-owned-and-operated place offers authentic Mexican fare: fajitas and seafood dishes, hot sauces made in-house. The specialty is tacos de asada. $ FB K L D Daily CULHANE’S Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595, culhanesirishpub.com. Bite Club. Upscale pub/ restaurant owned and run by sisters from County Limerick. Shepherd’s pie, corned beef; gastropub fare. $$ FB K R Sat. & Sun.; L Fri.-Sun.; D Tue.-Sun. EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE.

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DINING DIRECTORY GRILL ME!

A WEEKLY Q&A WITH PEOPLE IN THE FOOD BIZ

NAME: Jimmy Desire

RESTAURANT: Hawkers Asian Street Fare, 1001 Park St., Riverside BIRTHPLACE: Orlando

YEARS IN THE BIZ: 3

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: The Fox Restaurant, Avondale BEST CUISINE STYLE: Satay grill and stir-fry GO-TO INGREDIENTS: Lemongrass and barbecue IDEAL MEAL: Skewers are always ideal! WILL NOT CROSS MY LIPS: I’ll eat anything. INSIDER SECRET: Lemongrass CELEBRITY SIGHTING @ Hawkers: NBA player J.J. Reddick CULINARY TREAT: Lemon treacle cake

FLYING IGUANA Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F Latin American fusion, Southwest taste: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana sandwiches. 100+ tequilas. $ FB L D Daily HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815, harmoniousmonks.net. F SEE MANDARIN. LA NOPALERA, 1222 Third St. S., 372-4495. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE MANDARIN. LARRY’S SUBS, 657 N. Third St., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922, lilliescoffeebar.com. F Locally roasted coffee, eggs, bagels, flatbreads, sandwiches, desserts. Dine indoors or out, patio and courtyard. $$ BW TO B L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM Pizza Bakers, 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600, mellowmushroom.com. F Bite Club. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Hoagies, gourmet pizzas: Mighty Meaty, vegetarian, Kosmic Karma. 35 tap beers. Nonstop happy hour. $ FB K TO L D Daily METRO DINER, 1534 Third St. N., 853-6817. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MEZZA Restaurant & Bar, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573, mezzarestaurantandbar.com. F Near-theocean eatery, 20+ years. Casual bistro fare: gourmet woodfired pizzas, nightly specials. Dine inside or on the patio. Valet parking. $$$ FB K D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ Pit, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636, mojobbq.com. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. Pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, Delta fried catfish, all the sides. $$ FB K TO L D Daily M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2599, mshackburgers.com. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. David and Matthew Medure flip burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes, familiar fare. Dine in or outside. $$ BW L D Daily NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic, Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105, nbbistro.com. Bite Club. Chef-driven kitchen; hand-cut steaks, fresh local seafood, tapas menu. HH. $$$ FB K R Sun.; L D Daily OCEAN 60 Restaurant, Wine Bar, Martini Room, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060, ocean60.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Continental cuisine, fresh seafood, dinner specials and a seasonal menu in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. $$$ FB D Mon.-Sat. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637. American gastropub has 50+ beers, gourmet hamburgers, ground in-house, cooked to order; hand-cut French fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ FB K L D Daily RAGTIME TAVERN & Seafood Grill, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F For 30+ years, the iconic seafood place has scored many awards in our BOJ readers poll. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily happy hour. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE Food Shack, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlifefoodshack.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Specialty items: signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp, in a modern open-air space. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SLIDERS Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar, 218 First St., Neptune Beach, 246-0881, slidersseafoodgrille.com. Beach-casual. Faves: Fresh fish tacos, gumbo. Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. $$ FB K L Sat. & Sun.; D Nightly SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE, 111 Beach Blvd., 482-1000, sneakerssportsgrille.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. More than 20 beers on tap, TV screens, cheerleaders serving the food. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $ FB K L D Daily TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-8226, tacolu.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Fresh, Baja-style fare with a focus on fish tacos, tequila (more than 135 kinds) and mezcal. Bangin’ shrimp, carne asada, carnitas, daily fresh fish selections. Made-fresh-daily guacamole. $$ FB K R Sat. & Sun.; L D Tue.-Fri.

DOWNTOWN

AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 21 W. Church St., 665-7324, akelsdeli.com. F New York-style deli offers freshly made subs (3 Wise Guys, Champ), burgers, gyros, breakfast bowls, ranchero wrap, vegetarian dishes. $ K TO B L Mon.-Fri. BURRITO GALLERY & Bar, 21 E. Adams, 598-2922, burritogallery.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Southwestern burritos, ginger teriyaki tofu, beef barbacoa, wraps, tacos. $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat.

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CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282. F Chef Sam Hamidi has been serving genuine Italian fare for 35+ years: veal, seafood, gourmet pizza. The homemade salad dressing is a specialty. $ BW K L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. CASA MARIA, 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104, 757-6411. F SEE BEACHES.

CHOMP CHOMP, 106 E. Adams St., 762-4667. F Chefinspired street food: panko-crusted chicken, burgers, chinois tacos, bahn mi and barbecue. $ L Tue.-Sat.; D Thur.-Sat. FIONN MacCOOL’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, The Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1547, fionnmacs.com. Casual dining with an uptown Irish atmosphere, serving fish and chips, Guinness lamb stew and black-and-tan brownies. $$ FB K L D Daily OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. From-scratch soups, sandwiches. Home to duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L Mon.-Fri.

FLEMING ISLAND

GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. LA NOPALERA, 1571 C.R. 220, 215-2223. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE MANDARIN. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999. F Bite Club. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly YOUR PIE, 1545 C.R. 220, Ste. 125, 379-9771, yourpie. com. Owner Mike Sims’ concept: Choose from 3 doughs, 9 sauces, 7 cheeses, 40+ toppings. 5 minutes in a brick oven and ta-da: It’s your pie. Subs, sandwiches, gelato. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

INTRACOASTAL WEST

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

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 14286 Beach Blvd., 223-0115. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 39, 992-1666. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. Tamales, fajitas, pork tacos. Some La Nops have a full bar. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK. TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL, 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 223-6999, timeoutsportsgrill.com. F Locally-ownedand-operated. Hand-tossed pizzas, wings, wraps. Daily drink specials, HDTVs, pool tables. Late-nite menu. $$ FB L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

JULINGTON CREEK

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 101, 825-4540. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE SAN MARCO. PIZZA PALACE, 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-2171. F SEE BAYMEADOWS.

MANDARIN

AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 12926 Gran Bay Pkwy. W., 880-2008. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F SEE BEACHES.

ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199. F Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant). Greek beers. $$ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BROOKLYN PIZZA, 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd., 880-0020. Brooklyn Special. Calzones, white pizza, homestyle lasagna. $$ BW TO L D Daily THE COFFEE BARD, 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 13, 260-0810, thecoffeebard.com. New world coffeehouse has coffees, breakfast, drinks. $$ TO B L D Tue.-Sun. DICK’S WINGS, 10391 Old St. Augustine, 880-7087. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. GIGI’S RESTAURANT, 3130 Hartley Rd., 694-4300, jaxramada.com. In Ramada. Prime rib, crab leg buffet Fri. &

Sat., blue-jean brunch Sun., daily breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. $$$ FB B R L D Daily GILMON’S BAKERY, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 13, 288-8128, gilmonsbakery.com. Custom cakes, cupcakes, gingerbread men, pies, cookies, coffee, tea. $$ B L Tue.-Sat. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30, 880-3040, harmoniousmonks.net. F American-style steakhouse: Angus steaks, gourmet burgers, ribs, wraps. $$ FB K L D Mon.-Sat. KAZU Japanese Restaurant, 9965 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 35, 683-9903, kazujapaneserestaurant.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Wide variety of soups, dumplings, appetizers, salads, bento boxes, sushi, entrées, maki handrolls, sashimi. $$ BW TO L D Daily LA NOPALERA, 11700 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. Tamales, fajitas, pork tacos. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S SUBS, 11365 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 674-2945. F SEE ORANGE PARK. NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. Natural, organic soups, sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, prepared foods, juices, smoothies. Juice, smoothie and coffee bar. All-natural, organic beers, wines. Indoor, outdoor dining. $ BW TO K B L D Daily THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL, 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 683-3773, redelephantpizza.com. F Casual, family-friendly eatery serves steaks, seafood, chicken grill specials. Five topping selections. Salads, sandwiches, pizza. Gluten-free friendly. $ FB K L D Daily STEAMIN, 9703 San Jose Blvd., 493-2020, eatsteamin. com. Classic diner serves steam burgers, fat dogs and chili, 50+ craft beers. $ FB TO B Sat.-Sun.; L D Daily

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA, 650 Park Ave., 269-1007, aronspizza.com. F Family-owned restaurant has eggplant dishes, manicotti, New York-style pizzas. $$ BW K TO L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 1540 Wells Rd., 269-2122. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Road, 272-5959, hilltop-club. com. Southern-style fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. $$$ FB D Tue.-Sat. LA NOPALERA, 9734 Crosshill Blvd., 908-4250. 2024 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE MANDARIN.

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F For 30+ years, all over town, they pile ’em high and serve ’em fast. Hot/cold subs, soups, salads. $ K TO B L D Daily POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA, 2134 Park Ave., 264-6116. Family-owned-and-operated, offering pizzas and wings made in coal-fired ovens. Espresso, cappuccino. $ BW TO L D Daily THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. F For 35-plus years, Roadhouse has been offering wings, sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas; 75+ imported beers. $ FB L D Daily THE SHEIK, 1994 Kingsley Ave., 276-2677. SEE ARLINGTON.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY, NW ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A N., 543-1494. F SEE BEACHES. CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATE, 145 Hilden Rd., Ste. 122, 829-5790, claudeschocolate.com. Hand-crafted premium Belgian chocolate, fruits, nuts, spices. Cookies, popsicles. $$ TO DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 100 Marketside Ave., 829-8134, dickswingsandgrill.com. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. NASCAR-themed; 365 kinds of wings, half-pound burgers, ribs. $ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S SUBS, 830 A1A N., 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK. PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766, pussersusa.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Bite Club. Innovative Caribbean cuisine features regional faves: Jamaican grilled pork ribs, Trinidad smoked duck, lobster macaroni & cheese dinner. Tropical drinks. $$ FB K TO L D Daily RESTAURANT MEDURE, 818 A1A N., 543-3797, restaurant medure.us. Chef David Medure offers global flavors. Small plates, creative drinks, happy hour. $$$ FB D Mon.-Sat.

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE

13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Intimate bistro serves authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine updated for American tastes, specializing in tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day, coconut mango curry chicken. $$ BW L D Tue.-Sat. AKEL’S DELI, 245 Riverside Ave., 791-3336. F SEE DOWNTOWN.

AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F SEE BEACHES.

BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. New American fare has a Southern twist, made with locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop bar. $$$ FB R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2, 855-1181. 2014 Best of Jax winner. F Small-batch,

BITE-SIZED THE CANDY APPLE CAFÉ & COCKTAILS

400 N. Hogan St., Downtown, 353-9717

Photos by Caron Streibich

ADVENTURES IN CANDYLAND Downtown’s newest hot spot has something to satisfy your sweet tooth (and your brunch tooth, too)

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f you can make it past the enticing Sweet Pete’s candy shop upon entering, you’ll easily be allured by The Candy Apple Café’s playful Willy Wonka-esque interior — complete with oversized lacquered cherries and playful stripes. The historic former Seminole Clubturned-Downtown-restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, which is available all day long. It’s no easy thing to find around here, so kudos to you, Candy Apple. I look forward to again consuming another fluffy bourbon pecan waffle ($10) with that delightfully sweet spiked maple syrup and whipped sweet cream soon. First-timers may be inundated by the sheer number of sides — 13, to be exact. We tried the crispy house potatoes, which were diced and sautéed. If you’re as obsessed with runny-yolk eggs as I am, you’ll be pleased to know that you can put an egg on it — fried or poached — for just a buck. Hey, YOLO! The standout was the short rib meatloaf ($16 full/$11 half order), topped with a slightly spicy tomato jam and accompanied by a cloud of brown butter-whipped potatoes and port reduction, and tender petite carrots and green beans. Also a must? The mac ’n’ cheese with candied bacon (yes, you read that right) ($12/$8). Creamy fontina and white cheddar mingle in perfect harmony, which pairs nicely

with the salty skewered bacon. The kale-quinoa salad, with shaved red and yellow beets, crumbles of Roquefort, toasted almonds and a sweet Meyer lemon vinaigrette ($9/$6), is a straightforward lunch option, and feel free to add chicken, rock shrimp, a veggie patty or cornmeal-dusted flounder for an upcharge. The rock shrimp and grits ($12), with creamy Greenway Farms grits and a garlicky tomato relish, were savory and hearty. I tend to prefer larger shrimp, but the small pieces were fine. Don’t skip the second-floor dessert bar, complete with an ice cream case, freshly baked cookies, brownies, truffle cake, milkshakes, cookie sundaes and more. I was drawn to Thai ginger ice cream ($3 for a small scoop), which was refreshing and slightly spicy. Before I left, I grabbed a few Brookie’s Cookies of the white chocolate macadamia nut variety ($2.75), and was in cookie heaven. Caron Streibich biteclub@folioweekly.com facebook.com/folioweeklybitesized

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DINING DIRECTORY artisanal coffee roasting. Organic, fair trade. $ BW TO B L Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free and vegetarian options. $ BW L D Daily. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 5972 San Juan Ave., 693-9258. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. EDGEWOOD BAKERY, 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., 389-8054, edgewoodbakery.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. 66+ years, full-service bakery. Fresh breakfast, pastries, petit fours, pies, cakes. Espresso, sandwiches, smoothies. $$ K TO B L Tue.-Sat. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999, europeanstreet.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. 130+ imported beers, 20 on tap. NYC-style classic Reuben, sandwiches. Outside seating at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. F Juice bar; certified organic fruits, vegetables. 500+ craft/ import beers, 250 wines, organic produce, humanely raised meats, plus a deli, as well as raw items, vegan, vitamins, herbs. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls. $ BW TO L D Daily KNEAD BAKESHOP, 1173 Edgewood Ave. S. Locally-owned, family-run bake shop; made-from-scratch pastries, artisan breads, pies, specialty sandwiches, soups. $ TO B L Tue.-Sun. LARRY’S, 1509 Margaret, 674-2794. 7895 Normandy, 781-7600. 8102 Blanding, 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., Ortega, 999-4600. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MONROE’S Smokehouse BAR-B-Q, 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551, monroessmokehousebbq.com. Wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey, ribs. Homestyle sides: green beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese, collards. $$ K TO L Mon.-Sat.; D Fri. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434, mossfire. com. F Southwestern fish tacos, enchiladas. Happy hour Mon.-Sat. upstairs lounge, all day Sun. $$ FB K L D Daily O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB, 1521 Margaret St., 854-9300, obrothersirishpub.com. F Traditional shepherd’s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-n-cheese, fish-n-chips. Patio dining. $$ FB K TO L D Daily THE SHEIK, 7361 103rd St., 778-4805. 5172 Normandy Blvd., 786-7641. SEE ARLINGTON. SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0049. F Beer (Bold City, Intuition), wine, pizza, hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejacksonville.com. Sushi variety: Monster Roll, Jimmy Smith Roll; faves Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Indoor or patio. $$ BW L D Daily

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AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F SEE BEACHES. AVILES, 32 Avenida Menendez, 829-2277 F Hilton Bayfront. Progressive European menu; made-to-order pasta night, wine dinners, chophouse nights, breakfast buffet. Sun. champagne brunch bottomless mimosas. $$$ FB K B L D Daily CARMELO’S Marketplace & PizzeriA, 146 King St., 494-6658, carmelosmarketplace.com. F NY-style gourmet brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh rolls, Boar’s Head meats, cheeses, garlic herb wings. Outdoor dining, Wi-Fi. $$ BW TO L D Daily CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATE, 6 Granada St., 829-5790. In The Market. Wine and chocolate pairings, soft-serve ice cream, coffee bar, fresh fruit ice pops, cookies. $$ TO THE FLORIDIAN, 39 Cordova St., 829-0655, thefloridian staug.com. Updated Southern fare; fresh ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free. Fried green tomato bruschetta, grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D Wed.-Mon. GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F A mainstay for 25+ years, Gypsy’s menu changes twice daily. Signature dish: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. Sun. brunch. $$ FB R Sun.; L D Daily THE ICE PLANT BAR, 110 Riberia St., 829-6553, iceplantbar. com. Farm-to-table, locally sourced fare, hand-crafted drinks, house-made bitters, syrups. $$$ FB TO D Nightly MELLOW MUSHROOM, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040. F Bite Club. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova, 342-5264. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO, 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111, 808-1818, pacificasianbistro.com. F Chef Mas Lui creates 30+ sushi rolls; fresh sea scallops, Hawaiian-style poke tuna salad. Sake. $$-$$$ BW L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A Beach Blvd., 2173256, saltlifefoodshack.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES.

TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Place, 547-0240. Latin American fusion wine bar and restaurant offers traditional American fare with a Latin flair; sandwiches, too. $$ BW L D Tue.-Sun.

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BENTO CAFE Asian Kitchen & Sushi, 4860 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1, 564-9494, bentocafesushi.com. Pan-Asian fare: wok stir-fry, fire-grilled, fresh ingredients, sushi bar. $$ K FB TO

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Cesar Diaz, assistant bar manager at The Ice Plant Bar in St. Augustine, puts the finishing touches on a gin-based Twig & Berries cocktail featuring rosemary and black pepper tincture. Photo: Dennis Ho L D Daily MOXIE KITCHEN+COCKTAILS, 4972 Big Island Dr., 998-9744, moxiefl.com. 2014 Best of Jax winner. Chef Tom Gray does contemporary American cuisine – seafood, steaks, pork, burgers – locally sourced when possible. $$$ FB K L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000, mshack burgers.com. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES.

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BASIL THAI & SUSHI, 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190, basilthaijax.com. F Authentic dishes: Pad Thai, curries, sashimi, fresh sushi, daily specials. $$ FB L D Mon.-Sat. BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox. com. Mediterranean and French inspired cuisine includes steak frites, oak-fired pizza and a new raw bar with seasonal selections. $$$ FB TO L D Daily DICK’S WINGS, 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. EUROPEAN STREET, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale sushi spot serves a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu. $$ K L D Daily THE GROTTO Wine & Tapas Bar, 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. F Artisanal cheese plates, empanadas, bruschetta, cheesecake. 60+ wines by the glass. $$$ BW Tue.-Sun. HAMBURGER MARY’S Bar & Grille, 3333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 551-2048, hamburgermarys.com. Wings, sammies, nachos, entrées, specialty drinks, burgers. $$ K TO FB L D Daily LA NOPALERA, 1631 Hendricks, 399-1768. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE MANDARIN. MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922, matthews restaurant.com. Chef Matthew Medure’s flagship. Fine dining, artfully presented cuisine, small plates, martini/ wine lists. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. Reservations. $$$$ FB D Mon.-Sat. METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodiner.com. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. Original upscale diner in ’30s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, homemade soups. $$ B R L Daily MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200. F 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco, 399-8815. F SEE BAYMEADOWS.

PULP, 1962 San Marco Blvd., 396-9222, pulpaddiction. com. The juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees, 30 kinds of smoothies. $ TO B L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco, 398-3005, tavernasanmarco. com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; local produce, meats. Regional craft beers, handcrafted cocktails. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily

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360° GRILLE, Latitude 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., 3655555, latitude360.com. F Seafood, steaks, burgers, chicken, sandwiches, pizza. Patio, movie theater. $$ FB TO L D Daily AKEL’S, 7077 Bonneval Rd., 332-8700. F SEE DOWNTOWN. ALHAMBRA THEATRE & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. USA’s longest-running dinner theater; Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tue.-Sun. BARBERITOS, 4320 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., Ste. 106,

807-9060. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. BENTO CAFE Asian Kitchen & Sushi, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 11, 503-3238. SEE ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER. CASA MARIA, 14965 Old St. Augustine, 619-8186. SEE BEACHES

DANCIN DRAGON, 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 363-9888. BOGO lunches and an Asian fusion menu. $$ FB K L D Daily DICK’S WINGS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., 619-0954. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. THE DIM SUM ROOM, 9041 Southside, Ste. 138D, 363-9888, thedimsumroom.com. Shrimp dumplings, beef tripe, sesame ball. Traditional Hong Kong noodles, barbecue. $ FB K L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. HZ CAFE, 6426 Bowden Rd., Ste. 206, 527-1078. Healthy concept cafe: juices, smoothies, traditional vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free meals and desserts. $ K TO B L Mon.-Fri. LARRY’S, 3611 St. Johns Bluff S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955. F Bite Club. 2014 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. MONROE’S Smokehouse BAR B-Q, 10771 Beach Blvd., 996-7900, monroessmokehousebbq.com. SEE RIVERSIDE. PAPI CHULO’S, 9726 Touchton Rd., Ste. 105, 329-1763, ilovepapichulos.com. This brand new Tinseltown restaurant offers fresh, simple, authentic Mexican street food, top-shelf tequilas, specialty drinks. Kids eat free. $$ K FB L D Daily SEVEN BRIDGES Grille & Brewery, 9735 Gate Pkwy., 997-1999, 7bridgesgrille.com. F Local seafood, steaks, pizzas. Brewer Aaron Nesbit handcrafts ales, lagers. $$ FB K TO L D Daily TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426, tavernayamas.com. F Bite Club. Char-broiled kabobs, seafood, wines, desserts. Belly dancing. $$ FB K L D Daily TOMMY’S Brick Oven Pizza, 4160 Southside, Ste. 2, 565-1999, tbopizza.com. New York-style thin crust, brickoven-baked pizzas (gluten-free), calzones, sandwiches. Boylan’s soda. Curbside pick-up. $$ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat. THE VISCONDE’S Argentinian Grill, 11925 Beach Blvd., Ste. 201, 379-3925. The area’s only Argentinian place. Traditional steaks, varieties of sausages, pasta, sandwiches, empañadas, wines. $$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun. WORLD OF BEER, 9700 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 551-5929, worldofbeer.com. F Burgers, sliders,flatbreads, German pretzels, hummus, pickle chips. Craft German, Cali, Florida, Irish drafts. Wines. $$ BW L D Daily

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HOLA Mexican Restaurant, 1001 N. Main St., 356-3100, holamexicanrestaurant.com. F Fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, daily specials. Happy hour; sangria. $ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE ORANGE PARK.

SAVANNAH BISTRO, 14670 Duval Rd., 741-4404. F Low Country Southern fare, taste of Mediterranean and French. Crowne Plaza Airport. Crab cakes, NY strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. $$$ FB K B L D Daily THE SHEIK, 2708 N. Main St., 353-8181. SEE ARLINGTON. UPTOWN MARKET, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptown marketjax.com. Bite Club. Fresh quality fare; farm-totable selections, daily specials. $$ BW TO B L Daily

ASTROLOGY

OSCAR WILDE, MEXICO CITY, PIGEON POOP & THE SUN ARIES (March 21-April 19): Is there a patron saint of advertising, a goddess of marketing or a power animal for publicity and promotion? If so, I’m going to pray to them on your behalf. It’s high time for your underappreciated talents and unsung accomplishments to get more attention. The astrological moment is ripe. What can you do to get your message out better? What tricks do you have to attract those who don’t know about your wonders? Polish up your selfpresentation, please. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): During his 67 years of life, Taurus-born Leonardo da Vinci achieved excellence in 12 fields, from painting to engineering to anatomy. Today he’s regarded as among the most brilliant humans who ever lived. “His genius was so rare and universal that it can be said that nature worked a miracle on his behalf,” said one observer. “He towered above all other artists through the strength and the nobility of his talents,” said another. Yet on his death bed, Leonardo confessed, “I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have.” He underestimated himself! It’s important you not do the same, especially in the weeks ahead. Give yourself more of credit and respect. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Where you’ve been and what you’ve done will be of little importance in the weeks ahead. Mistakes and triumphs will be irrelevant. You have a sacred duty to spy on the future and reconnoiter pleasures and challenges ahead. Head off toward the frontier with an innocent gleam in your eye and a cheerful hunger for interesting surprises. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Will you ever find that treasured memento you misplaced? Any chance reviving a dream you abandoned? You’re in a phase when these are more likely than usual to happen. The same’s true about an opportunity you frittered away or a missing link you almost tracked down but failed to secure. If you ever have any hope of getting another shot at those lost joys, it’s in the next few weeks. Purge the regret and remorse. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the early 1300s, Mexica tribesmen had no homeland. They’d wandered for centuries through the northern parts of what we now call Mesoamerica. According to legend, that changed in 1323, when their priests had a vision of an eagle, eating a snake, perched atop a prickly pear cactus. They declared this was the site of the tribe’s future power spot. Two years later, the prophecy was fulfilled. On an island in the middle of a lake, scouts spied the eagle, snake and cactus. And that’s where the tribe built Tenochtitlan, which became the center of an empire. Today that place is Mexico City. Have you had a similar vision? Be alert. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): By the end of the 16th century, nutmeg was in high demand throughout Europe. It was valued as a spice, medicine and preservative. There was only one place in the world where it grew: on the Indonesian island of Run. The proto-capitalists of Dutch East India Company gained dominion over Run, and enslaved the local population to work on plantations. They controlled the global sale of nutmeg, which allowed them to charge exorbitant prices. But the monopoly collapsed. Why? Pigeons ate nutmeg seeds on Run, then flew to other islands and pooped them out, enabling plants to grow outside Dutch jurisdiction. This is an apt metaphor for you. What’s your equivalent of the pigeons? Can you

find unlikely allies to help you evade the controlling force that’s limiting your options? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Triggered any brilliant breakthroughs lately? Made any cathartic departures from the way things have always been done? Have you thought so far outside the box you can’t see the box anymore? The last few weeks have been a time of retrenchment and stabilization, but you’ll start going creatively crazy soon, in the best sense. To ensure max health and well-being, you simply authorize your imagination to leap, whirl and dazzle. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The cassava plant produces a starchy root used as food by a half-billion people all over the planet. No one can cook it up and eat it, though. In its raw state, it has the poisonous chemical cyanide, which must be removed by careful preparation. An essential first step is to soak it in water for at least 18 hours. This process is a metaphor for the work you have ahead. A new source of psychological and spiritual sustenance will be available, but you’ll have to purge its toxins before you can use it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Italian composer Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) didn’t like to work hard, yet he was prolific. In fact, his desire to avoid strenuous exertion was an important factor in his abundant output. He got things done fast. His most famous opera, The Barber of Seville, took him just 13 days. Another trick he relied on to reduce his workload was plagiarizing himself. He recycled passages from earlier works for new compositions. Feeling good was another key element. If given a choice, he’d tap into creative energy while lounging in bed or hanging out with his buddies. In the weeks ahead, consider strategies like his.

NEWS OF THE WEIRD MAN’S OTHER BEST FRIENDS People’s love for their pets hit a new high in December when a British man paid a veterinarian $500 to perform delicate surgery on a sick office goldfish (typical pet store “replacement” price: $1-$5). Vet Faye Bethell of North Walsham, England, told the Eastern Daily Press there was “nothing special” about the fish, but the customer “just liked it a lot.” In fact, the goldfish likely did not even have a pet name — as Bethell spoke intimately of another patient by name (Cadbury, the skunk). WAIT, WHAT? On Nov. 6, a couple (ages 68 and 65) were hospitalized after being locked in their car inside their own garage in Alexandra, New Zealand for almost 13 hours. The night before, they’d been unable to remember a salesman’s tutorial on how to unlock their new Mazda 3 from the inside and had spent the night assuming they were trapped because they’d forgotten to bring the battery-operated key. The wife was unconscious when neighbors finally noticed them, and her husband was struggling to breathe. The door unlocks manually. IT WASN’T ME At first, it seemed another textbook case of a wrongly convicted murderer being released after a long prison stint (15 years), based on a re-examination of evidence. Illinois officials freed Alstory Simon, who’d “confessed” in 1999 to killing two teenagers, before a defendants’ advocacy organization convinced a judge the confession had been coerced. That 1999 confession had allowed the man previously convicted, Anthony Porter, to go free, but prosecutors in October 2014 had second — or third — thoughts. They once again believe Porter was the killer — even though another defendants’ advocacy organization originally worked to free him. Double jeopardy prevents a retrial. TIME OUT TO WHUP In December, Undersheriff Noel Stephen of Okeechobee County, Florida, admitted to

WPBF-TV that among the public services his office performs is supervising parents’ spanking of children. When two sisters argued on Dec. 29, their father decided to give one a whipping and asked Deputy Stephen to visit to make sure he stayed within the law. That’s “not something we advertise to do,” said the deputy, but he estimates he’s monitored about a dozen spankings. GOVERNMENT IN ACTION In December, the Government Accountability Office issued an emphatic ruling that the National Weather Service couldn’t legally issue its employees disposable cups, plates and utensils at work. Such items are “personal,” GAO declared, even though most NWS facilities are in remote locations, staffed by two-person shifts, which necessitates employees to eat on the premises. “You can’t run out” and “grab a burger,” one employee said. Nonetheless, after a lengthy deliberative process, GAO said its decision is final. CHAMPIONSHIP-LEVEL THEFT China’s Gxnews.com.cn reported in December the arrest of a man in Yulin City, accused of stealing more than 2,000 items of underwear from neighborhood women in his, taken within the last year. He hid his stash above ceiling tiles in stairwells in his apartment building, but drew attention when one of the ceiling spaces caved in from the weight of the garments, showering the stairs in an array of colorful lingerie. Within the last month, according to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post, two more men, in Zhejiang and Hubei provinces, have been detained for similar crimes. HOPEFUL SIGNS FOR THE NEW YEAR Police in Phoenix estimate celebratory gunfire into the air on New Year’s Eve was down 22 percent from last year, since the department received reports on only 206 bullets discharged without concern for where they would land. Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Each hour of every day, the sun offers us more energy than oil, gas and coal can provide in an entire year. Sadly, much of our star’s generous gift is wasted. Our civilization isn’t set up to take advantage. Is there a comparable dynamic in your life? Are you missing out on a flow of raw power and blessings because you’re ignorant of it or haven’t made necessary arrangements to gather it? If so, now’s a great time to change. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): According to my analysis of the long-term astrological omens, 2015 is the year you get totally serious about doing what you were born to do. You’ll be given the chance to slough off all that’s fake, irrelevant and delusory. You’ll be invited to fully embrace the central purpose of your destiny. Adopt Oscar Wilde’s motto: “Nothing is serious except passion.” Your primary duty? Associate primarily with people, places and situations to feed your deepest longings. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Give up all hope for a better past,” writes Emily Fragos in her poem “Art Brut.” That’s generally sound advice. You may be able to find an exception to its truth in the coming weeks. As you work to forgive those who’ve trespassed against you, and as you revise interpretations of bygone events, and untie knots that weighed you down and slowed you up for a long time, you may be able to create a better past. You can transform the shape and feel of your memories. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com JANUARY 14-20, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 29

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LIBRARY LOOKER There was nothing spooky about you staring at me, the redhead, on Halloween from Deerwood library check-out line. Tall guy in jeans, what would’ve happened had I held your lengthy stare? Let me know. When: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 31. Where: Southeast Regional Library. #1428-1203

FILL HER UP You: Tall, handsome, blue shirt that said “Refill.” Me: Sexy, in orange dress. Looking for headphones; made small talk. Wanted to request your number, but you looked exhausted from work. Let’s make beautiful music, Mr. Refill. When: Dec. 30. Where: Best Buy. #1501-0107

CAN’T GET U OUTTA MY MIND ISU at hospital visit; made my heart pump fast. You: prettiest nurse in white and blue; finest shape, lips, hips, face. If you were mine, I’d hold you in my arms, treat you like a queen. When: Nov. 26. Where: St. Vincent’s Hosp. #1427-1203

LOVER FOUND AT WALMART REGISTER? Sunday, 0:45 a.m., S’s register. You: Tan jacket, eyeglasses, nice-looking man, very friendly, holiday spirit. Me: Blue jeans, jeans jacket, right behind you. Should’ve carried conversation further. Looked for you later. When: Dec. 21. Where: Normandy Walmart. #1500-0107 8-8-14; MEANING OF TIME? Easy answer. Time means nothing, absolutely nothing outside context of you. Hours seem like hours, days like days. Dice don’t match. Cards on my heart’s table come up different. Don’t fret; the UNIverse loves us; it’s the MASTER of time. When: Aug. 8. Where: Pagan Idol. #1436-1224 TELL[ER] ME ABOUT YOU You: Nice, redheaded, long braid bank teller, remembered my papa’s last name. Me: Young, blonde-bearded, with white-bearded retired police officer. Let’s have coffee sometime; officially meet! When: Dec. 19 FOP Christmas Party. Where: FOP Lodge #530. #1435-1224 LOVED THE SHOW... You: Brunette, glasses, stunningly beautiful; upstairs with some guys. Loved watching you put on lipstick; you looked at me, eyes communicated deep hunger. My girlfriend told you I thought you were beautiful. I’d love to talk. Me: Longsleeved green shirt. You know. When: Dec. 13. Where: OP Kennel Clubhouse. #1434-1224 HOPE WOMAN I SAW READS THIS... You: long, black, curly hair, glasses, tan complexion, beautiful smile!; headed to NY. Me: Non-descript white guy. Not sure if you saw me; thought we locked eyes. I couldn’t keep my eyes off you! Remember me? When: Dec. 4. Where: Jax International Airport. #1433-1224 DEM PINSTRIPES THO ... Light glittered off your beautiful bald head. Gave me that look, poured my drink. Hands touched as you gave me the glass. Instantly knew you’re my only bartender. Liked big orange you gave me. My personal bartender? When: Dec. 13. Where: Time Out Sportsbar & Grill. #1432-1217 V. AND T. AT TOWN CENTER ISU at Aeropostale and American Eagle where we introduced one another. I didn’t want to ask you for your number in front of my daughter. I’d love to see you again, T. When: Dec. 10. Where: Town Center. #1431-1217 SAMSUNG MAN AT BJ’s We both purchased Samsung Chrome on Sunday. You said I’d like keyboard. I said: hope I can get used to it; wanted to ask are you married? Me: Tall, light-skinned. You: Brown, handsome. If unattached, look me up. When: Dec. 7. Where: BJ’s Atlantic Blvd. #1430-1217 MISSING TOOTH GIRL You: Attractive girl, purple dress, missing a front teeth. Me: Handsome devil, orange tank top. I commented I liked your gap before I realized it was a missing tooth. Let’s hop back, get a fountain drink together? When: Dec. 4. Where: Kangaroo San Pablo. #1429-1210

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LOML – SKY OCEAN GALAXY Handsome professional, great shoulders and electrifying smile wearing a tie. All others hands-off! When: Nov. 23. Where: Southside. #1426-1203 HANDSOME DOG LOVER AT INTUITION You: Handsome man, orange shirt, lots of friends. Me: Short, green-eyed brunette, blue shirt. You asked about my dog, white German shepherd, seemed to like you. Single? Meet at Intuition 11/28, same time? When: Nov. 21. Where: Intuition Ale Works. #1425-1126 YOU DIDN’T LEAVE! We stared across bar, like we knew it was beginning of deepest connection, friendship, and love we’d ever know. Haven’t left... Slainte! kanpai! Drink your Dirty Girl Scout. Here’s to finding each other again. Really like you! When: April 2011. Where: Bomba’s. #1424-1126 CUTIE ON A SUZUKI You: Stylish, curly-haired cutie on Suzuki cafe racer. Me: Raven-haired lass, gray VW Jetta. Sipped coffee at light, turning on Riverside. Looked left, noticed Suzuki. Liked your shoes, style, dirty-blonde locks under helmet. Meet for drink? When: Nov. 12. Where: Riverside Ave. #1423-1119 BEARDED HOTTIE, SILVER FORD You: Behind me on 95N from Baymeadows to I-10 interchange on 11/4 at 3 p.m.; Nassau tag, dark beard, ball cap, amazing smile. Me: Brown SUV. Can’t get you out of my mind. Can we meet? When: Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Where: Baymeadows & I-95. #1422-1112 I SAW U Connection Made!

PULLING FOR ORIOLES You: Cranberry shirt, said to me, “I was pulling for them” referring to my Orioles T-shirt. Me: Orioles T-shirt, I said “Yeah” and kept walking. Wish I would have started a conversation. Let’s talk! When: Oct. 26. Where: Publix on Hodges. #1421-1105 RUNNING SHIRTLESS You: It was around 6:20, you were running through Memorial Park. Caught me checking you out. Me: Wearing the blue shirt. We smiled, I watched you run off – quite a sight. We need to run together. When: Oct. 22. Where: Memorial Park. #1420-1029 DARK CHOCOLATE POM I came in for a few things. You had one in your bathroom. Something rang up wrong. Offered you chocolate, you told me I was sweet. You seemed earthy. Wonder if you’d like to grab coffee/tea sometime. When: Oct. 21. Where: Your Work, Ponte Vedra Beach. #1419-1029

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HELP WANTED FULL TIME BOOTH RENTAL Blow Out Hair & Color Specialists Studio seeks a full time talented, experienced hair stylist with existing clientele to become part of our team! Contact Marcy Denney at 904-384-5605 or contact@blowouthairstudio.com AFRICA, BRAZIL WORK/STUDY! Change the lives of others and create a sustainable future. 1, 6, 9, 18 month programs available. Apply now! Visit Oneworldcenter.org. 269-5910518. info@OneWorldCenter.org. PHONE ACTRESSES FROM HOME Must have dedicated land line and great voice. 21+ Up to $18 per hour. Flex hrs/ most wknds. 1-800-403-7772, Lipservice.net $1,000 WEEKLY!! MAILING BROCHURES From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity. No Experience required. Start Immediately. www.mailingmembers.com

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EVENTS AND NOTICES FARM LIFE FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE MAIN EVENT 2014 “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER” Distinguished Venue: The Alfred I. duPont Riverfront Mansion Epping Forest Yacht Club, 830 Epping Forest Dr., Jacksonville, 739-7200, Dec. 7. Your evening begins at 5:30 p.m. $150 donation per person. Tickets available online: FarmLifeFDN.org. Once in a lifetime, an event so specially crafted, planned and designed becomes a gift to the community. Farm Life Foundation will give a portion of net proceeds from The Main Event Fundraiser to GMO Free Florida Org. and Equality Florida Org. Together Everyone Achieves More.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AIRLINE CAREERS begin here – Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Housing and Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 844-210-3935.

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VEHICLES WANTED CASH FOR CARS: Any Car/Truck. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Call For Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3808. www.cash4car.com

PARTY RENTALS RENT OUR SPACE FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT! LOWER RATES THROUGH END OF JANUARY 2015. Special rental rates for available dates through the end of January 2015: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thur. $300 (for seven hours); Fri., Sun. $800 (from 9AM-1AM next day); Sat. $1,000 (from 9AM-1AM next day). Contact (904) 396-2905 or Sandy at (904) 396-0459. PARTY SUPPLIES - RENTALS We provide supplies for your party or social activities: tables, chairs, tents, bouncing houses,

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