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THIS WEEK // 2.3-2.9.16 // VOL. 29 ISSUE 45 COVER STORY: THE BOOK OF LOVE
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BY JULIE DELEGAL Proposed abortion ban illustrates conservatives’ penchant for VIOLATING THE CONSTITUTION
JAX COUNCIL VEEPSTAKES
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BY AG GANCARSKI 4 candidates, 4 visions
SEISMIC RECOGNITION
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BY GREG PARLIER Two Northeast Florida ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS lead national opposition to airgun testing
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RE: “BYE, BYE BAY?” BY A.G. GANCARSKI, JAN. 20 Wow, A.G. Gancarski showed his true colors in his column about self-confessed child molester Roy Bay. His glaring bias is overwhelming. In fact, it’s a full frontal assault with loaded language and unfounded aspersions. Again, we have to hear that philosophical disagreement is “hatred.” It is not. It is diversity of thought. And, he shares that “fundamentalists,” which we can interpret as hate-mongers, came dressed as if they had slept in their cars. Were no HRO advocates similarly disheveled or are they all perfectly coiffed and nattily clad? He also mentions that HRO opponents were “bussed” in. Hmm, seems like a certain local
politician has possibly used a similar tactic at election time. Either way, it gets people interested in their side of the issue to where they want to be. Lastly, he casts people of faith and constitutional principles as “agitators.” Frankly, I’ll gladly take that moniker on as we urge folks to protest and rebel against a movement largely funded by non-Jacksonville activist organizations that seeks to stifl e and squash our religious liberty. We may not be as organized, or have cute buttons or t-shirts, but we are engaged and ready to stand up for what we believe no matter how we are categorized, vilified, or misjudged. Steve Holder Via email
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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUETS TO RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET (RAM) The local Saturday marketplace for farmers, artists and artisans is now participating in Fresh Access Bucks, a program that increases access to healthful, local, fresh produce for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. RAM, with help from Florida Organic Growers (FOG), will now match what a SNAP cardholder spends with free Fresh Access Bucks – up to $20. BOUQUETS TO THE JAX CHAMBER At the Tuesday, Jan. 26 City Council meeting, the Chamber’s board of directors – composed of prominent Jacksonville business leaders – presented a written statement urging councilmembers to pass a fully inclusive Human Rights Ordinance, stating, “We know when all of our citizens have an equal opportunity to succeed, that’s good for business and good for quality of life.” BRICKBATS TO JAY FANT Last week, shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court restated its ruling affirming women’s right to abortion procedures, the state representative (R-District 15, Jacksonville) voted – as a member of the House Subcommittee on Criminal Justice – in favor of HB 865, a bill that would make performing an abortion or operating an abortion clinic a firstdegree felony in Florida, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? HOW ABOUT A PROVERBIAL BRICKBAT? Send your submissions to mail@folioweekly.com. Submissions should be a maximum of 50 words and concerning a person, place, or topic of local interest.
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WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE MERE WOODARD CD RELEASE
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Local singer-songwriter Mere Woodard is adept at delivering a sense of empowerment and vulnerability, sometimes in the same chorus or verse. Woodard self-released the album Dance in the Rain in 2013; this week, she’s having a CD release party for her latest, Like the Sea. Her new song “Wild Heart,” driven by jubilant acoustic guitar and kick-drum stomp, has lyrics that toggle between pensive insight and carefree celebration, in a style more akin to indie folk than the current Americana deluge. Folks say “support local music” – put your money where your mouth is and go to Woodard’s party. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Blue Jay Listening Room, Jax Beach, $20, bluejaylisteningroom.com.
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MOCA Jax’s current exhibit – print works by 11 women artists – explores gender roles by tapping into sources ranging from the physical world to everyday household objects. The Other: Nurturing a New Ecology in Printmaking includes pieces by Suzanne Caporael, Kate Collyer, Sheila Goloborotko, Catherine Graffam (pictured, Self Portrait on My Back, image transfer monotype, 2014), Karen Kunc, Taryn McMahon, Jill Parisi, Tanja Softic, Jillian Sokso, Swoon, and Shelley Thorstensen. The exhibit runs through April 10, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Downtown, mocajacksonville.unf.edu.
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barking about! The Chariots of Fur Beach Run & Festival features a 5K Run/ Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run that are totally dog-friendly. Is Ol’ Blue getting a little “muttin” top? Leash him up and bring him on down! Sponsor booths, live music, contests, food trucks, dog demos, dogs available for adoption, activities for kids, massages, raffle prizes, and a silent auction are also featured. All proceeds benefit St. Francis Animal Hospital’s efforts to help pets in need of medical care. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach; for details and registration fees, go to chariotsoffur5k.org.
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Soul Assembly features four musicians known for being in the vanguard of Southern-born music that blends rock, gospel, funk, and blues. Local native son JJ Grey (Mofro), blues artist Anders Osborne, “Bayou Soul” man Marc Broussard, and Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi All-Stars) have united to present laid-back, acoustic-heavy music and storytelling offering insight into their songs and influences. 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, $37.50-$42.50, floridatheatre.com.
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CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Originating in medieval Scotland, the sport of curling involves two teams of four players each, as they try to slide large polished stones along a playing field of ice toward four concentric circles. Easy, right? Wrong. In fact, curling is known as “chess on ice” due to its intense strategy and delicate maneuvering and sweeping 40-pound pieces of granite around. Hey, it’s no cornhole tourney, but what is? The 2016 USA Curling National Championship features the nation’s Top 10 men’s and Top 10 women’s curling teams. 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6; 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 and Monday, Feb. 8; 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Wednesday, Feb. 10; games played through Feb. 13, Veterans Memorial Arena, Downtown, $52 per game, ticketmaster.com.
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CITIZEN MAMA Proposed abortion ban illustrates conservatives’ penchant for VIOLATING THE CONSTITUTION
DAMN THE CONSTITUTION;
FULL SPEED AHEAD REPUBLICANS IN THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE are poised to create more damaging, expensive, unconstitutional laws that could take years to undo in the courts. They did it with the death penalty. They did it with drug-testing-without-cause laws for poor people. They did it, most profligately, with gerrymandered maps. And they could do it again with a bill that, if passed, would ban nearly all abortions in Florida. On Jan. 26, The Tampa Tribune reported that HB 865 — a bill that defines “life” as beginning at conception and thereby criminalizes all abortions — cleared the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The 13-member subcommittee voted 8-3 in favor of the bill, mostly along party lines. Two Democrats missed the vote, with Rep. Ray Pilon, R-Sarasota, defecting from his party cohorts to vote “no.” The only way to get around the proposed law is for a woman to have two doctors certify that the abortion is necessary to prevent death or serious and permanent injury. The bill’s author, Charles Van Zant, R-Keystone Heights, told the Tribune that Roe v. Wade “is not a law,” and that, even if it were, it would violate the Constitution. Certainly, it would violate his imaginary version of it. One can only speculate as to the elaborate, delusional scenario in which Van Zant’s bill would be vindicated in the courts. On its face, Van Zant’s abortion ban is unconstitutional. But Republican lawmakers don’t care. One of Van Zant’s Republican colleagues, Rep. Ross Spano, R-Dover, acknowledges that the bill probably won’t even see the light of day in the Florida Senate. But Spano voted for it in committee, anyway. The anti-abortion crowd has at least four other anti-choice measures in play this year: Medicaid prohibitions to clinics that perform abortions; mandatory hospital privileges for doctors who perform abortions; heightened licensure requirements for abortion clinics; and fetal-tissue research restrictions. That last one is designed, no doubt, to revive the false allegation about “selling baby parts” that right-to-life videographers lodged against Planned Parenthood last year. Those videographers were indicted last week, while Planned Parenthood was exonerated. There’s a void of regulations regarding fees-for-service when women decide to donate fetal tissue, and that void is a boon for lawmakers in a presidential election year. The other proposed regulations appear to be more run-of-the-mill unconstitutional restrictions on women’s rights. But Republican lawmakers don’t care. They didn’t care when they ignored numerous warnings that our death-penalty sentencing statutes were running afoul of the U.S. Constitution. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016
After nearly a decade, and millions of dollars spent on death penalty litigation, the nation’s highest court determined, on Jan. 12, what we already knew: Our deathpenalty-sentencing scheme violates the Sixth Amendment right to trial by jury. Republican lawmakers would have done better to listen to one of their own back in 2013. That’s when state Sen. Thad Altman, R-Melbourne, tried to fix the problem that the Florida Supreme Court warned us about in 2005. The American Bar Association warned us again in 2006. But Republican lawmakers didn’t care. At the moment, in light of the SCOTUS’ Jan. 12 ruling in Hurst, we have no procedure for sentencing convicted murderers to death. (Never mind how many Death Row inhabitants have been executed under Florida’s unconstitutional scheme between 1972 and 2016 (See “Deliberations Debacle,” Folio Weekly Magazine, Jan. 27). That lack of permissible death-penaltysentencing procedures has at least one judge in Florida, Pinellas County’s Circuit Judge Michael Andrews, calling a halt to capital cases in his courtroom. Prior to that, Orlando’s top prosecutor, Jeff Ashton, said his office wouldn’t pursue any more death penalty cases until the legislature repairs the law. (Ashton, a Democrat, earned fame as a prosecutor in the Casey Anthony trial. The notoriety was dwarfed only by his subscription to the Ashley Madison infidelityhook-up website.)
Ashton’s Republican cohort in Jacksonville, State Attorney Angela Corey, has said her offices won’t be halting their pursuit of the death penalty. Squandering precious court time and taxpayer dollars has, after all, become a Republican tradition in Florida: Enacting a campaign promise made by Gov. Rick Scott in 2010, the legislature passed a law mandating that welfare recipients be tested for drugs, without regard to probable cause. “Cause, schmause,” lawmakers all but said out loud. Though stricken relatively quickly by a federal appellate judge in 2014, the battle over the law cost taxpayers $1.5 million in attorneys’ fees, before all was said and done. The mac-daddy example of legislative disregard for the law, however, takes the form of the grossly gerrymandered electoral maps drawn by lawmakers in 2012. The redistricted maps were flagrant not only because they targeted the very heart of democracy — the electoral process itself — but also because lawmakers wasted so much money in their failed attempt to rig the game. According to the Miami Herald, lawmakers’ map-drawing shenanigans cost taxpayers more than $11 million. Those dollars paid for four trials, three special sessions and eight Florida Supreme Court rulings. Conservatives burn money in Florida by passing patently unconstitutional laws and then charging taxpayers to fight the lost causes in court. Who will stop Republican lawmakers before they pass any more disastrous, unconstitutional, litigation-inducing laws? The 2016 legislative elections, based on new, court-ordered maps, can’t come soon enough. Julie Delegal mail@folioweekly.com
FIGHTIN’ WORDS
4 candidates, 4 visions
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COUNCIL VEEPSTAKES YOU KNOW YOU’RE A #JAXPOL JUNKIE IF YOU know who your current City Council Vice President is. Spoiler alert: Lori Boyer is your answer. And Jacksonville is better off because of it. Boyer, a San Marco Republican, has had her hands on a lot of projects that not everyone on Council could do or would want to do. The Capital Improvement Plan, for example, is something that she and a subcommittee worked on diligently. She’s also been instrumental in hammering out the JEA agreement (not done, yet). And then there’s her work on the city’s budget. Even her efforts to make Hemming Park more self-sustaining, a policy goal that has been shared by the last two mayoral administrations, bears fruit. Boyer knows the issues. She is smart. She is rational. And she is quite arguably this era’s answer to Tillie Fowler: as someone in office because she can and does do the jobs others can’t handle. Boyer is going to be president in July, and four candidates are vying to replace her. The frontrunner: JOHN CRESCIMBENI, who is featured in this column for a second straight week. Crescimbeni has the “institutional knowledge” down pat; he was first elected to Council in 1991 … the same election in which Ed Austin was chosen as mayor. He’s seen it all: Republican and Democrat; feast and famine; whoomp, and there it is. And he’s got an encyclopedic knowledge of how the game actually works. He’s got backing from all the heavy hitters: Council President Greg Anderson, Finance Chair Bill Gulliford, VP Lori Boyer. Those four, on Council: like wrestling’s Four Horsemen. They are the clique. They have the intelligence and the work ethic, and they tend to get the good assignments. Crescimbeni has five pledged supporters at this writing, counting him and Jim Love. He’s really well-positioned, especially if he can reach out beyond that base. He’s the only guy who can take it on the first count of votes. But there’s a catch. Crescimbeni has a bit of an edge. You can see it when he questions a city employee about a job not done to his specifications. Happens repeatedly. He reportedly upbraided Alvin Brown, late in his term, in a blistering private elevator conversation that left the mayor shaken. There was talk from the campaign, up until May, that Crescimbeni would endorse anyway. He didn’t. The word is that once Crescimbeni won outright in March, he lost interest in the endorsement theater that characterized the 2015 election.
Right now, Crescimbeni and Lenny Curry are playing well in the same sandbox. But don’t think for a second that Curry doesn’t have one eye on Crescimbeni, who would be president during the invariably difficult third year of the Curry Administration, when the previous administration is but a memory and the present tense difficulties will be all on the guy in that newly refurbished modernist office suite. The second choice: MATT SCHELLENBERG, who has made a point of trying to get support in a runoff. Schellenberg is smart, but hasn’t been in leadership positions. Why? Let Tommy Hazouri tell it. “You are a bit arrogant from time to time.” And more. “Not a lot of openness,” Hazouri said about Schellenberg’s style. “Sometimes it seems like it’s about power.” Ideally, Hazouri added, councilmembers would like to “feel like we’re not being intimidated.” However, Hazouri added, the intimidation has “subsided … since [Schellenberg] started running for VP.” Schellenberg has thrown elbows in this race, saying that his opponent, Aaron Bowman of JAX USA and the Chamber, isn’t necessarily independent of that latter group. “Whenever Daniel Davis is supporting a candidate,” Schellenberg said, that candidate has the “tacit approval of the Chamber.” Otherwise, Schellenberg said, that candidate “wouldn’t have time” for such a “demanding job.” “I want the independence of everybody,” Schellenberg said. AARON BOWMAN is unique among the field’s candidates. He’s a pro-HRO Republican. He commanded Naval Station Mayport. He’s been on Council for less than a year, which doesn’t sit well with Council veterans. Bowman, thus far, has the committed support of Tommy Hazouri, but he’s going to need more than that to become viable. Some have commented that they see the Bowman effort as a dry run, similar to Gulliford’s bid for VP early in his first term. Bowman likely doesn’t see it that way. The final candidate, DOYLE CARTER, is one of the nicest people on Council. But it’s hard to see that he has a path to victory. His strategy would be predicated on African-American Democrats supporting him in exchange for real consideration for leadership positions. So far, that support has yet to manifest … though it may, to some degree, by the time you read this. It’s hard to see him getting more than a handful of supporters, however. A.G. Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com twitter/AGGancarski
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COMMUNITY NEWS Two Northeast Florida ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS lead national opposition to airgun testing
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FROM KINGS BAY TO THE MATANZAS INLET, THE fight for a clean Atlantic Ocean in Northeast Florida — one untarnished by oilrigs and air gun blasts — has been led by a young activist and a resort town mayor. Last week, Fernandina Beach Mayor Johnny Miller and St. Augustine activist Hunter Miller (no relation) were awarded national recognition by the world’s largest ocean conservation and advocacy organization, Oceana, for their work fighting against oil drilling and seismic airgun testing in the Atlantic Ocean. Actors and Oceana board members Ted Danson, Sam Waterston, and Kate Walsh were among those on hand to present the awards to both Millers and 17 others from up and down the Eastern Seaboard at the Coastal Voices Summit at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The recognition surprised Johnny Miller, who was already planning a trip to the nation’s capital to lobby legislators to block bills meant to allow testing for and then drilling for oil in the Atlantic. “[Oceana] asked me to come a day early. They surprised me with this award. Then, the guy who was supposed to give opening remarks couldn’t show, so they asked me to speak,” he says. “That was a surprise.” Oceana handed Johnny Miller the mic for a reason. He led concerned citizens in the Fernandina Beach area to write letters to federal officials and pass a resolution stating the city’s stance against allowing oil drilling and seismic airgun blasting to test for oil deposits off the Nassau County city’s coastline. Many others have followed Fernandina’s lead, including St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach and St. Johns County. Mayor Miller has also been pushing the Jacksonville City Council to do the same. Jacksonville, which would be the biggest of what is now a total of nearly 100 cities along the Atlantic Coast to pass such resolutions, failed to pass one last year — by one vote. Miller is confident they will get it passed this year. The awards event preceded a lobby day Wednesday at the White House and on Capitol Hill, during which approximately 100 coastal leaders and activists met with legislators and White House staff in an effort to dissuade President Barack Obama from
opening the Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast to offshore oil drilling. “These local elected officials and business leaders came to Washington to make their voices heard. They’re here to tell President Obama — ‘Our communities don’t want offshore drilling off our coast; take the Atlantic out of your drilling plans’,” stated Oceana’s vice president for the U.S., Jacqueline Savitz, in a news release. Currently, the Obama Administration is considering opening a large swath of the Atlantic to offshore drilling, spanning from Virginia to Georgia. At the same time, the federal government is considering the use of seismic airguns to search for oil and gas deposits deep below the ocean floor, in an area twice the size of California, stretching from Delaware to Florida. Seismic airgun blasting involves dynamitelike blasts on the ocean floor, a method used to find oil and gas deposits. The negative effects of such testing on marine life, which in turn negatively impacts coastal fisheries and tourist-based economies, have been well-documented. Unlike many public officials, Johnny Miller has a hands-on background with what seismic testing might mean, due to his time serving in the U.S. Navy. “As a Navy Sonar Specialist, [I] used whales and dolphins to understand how sound propagates underwater,” he says. “Sound is everything to them. Their environment is already saturated with noise from ship propellers and civilian and military sonar. I know this because I’ve heard it. To consider further impacting this already-severely altered environment in search of oil is not only ethically wrong, it’s an embarrassment to us as a species. It is our duty as stewards of these coastal areas to take a stand to protect these amazing creatures.” That sentiment is echoed by 102 East Coast municipalities, 100 members of Congress, more than 660 state and local elected officials and roughly 750 business leaders who have publicly opposed offshore drilling and seismic testing for oil deposits, according to Oceana.
St. Augustine activist Hunter Miller (left) with actor Ted Danson
It estimates nearly 1.4 million jobs and more than $95 billion in gross domestic product rely on healthy ocean ecosystems, mainly through fishing, tourism and recreation. In St. Augustine, Hunter Miller, president of Environmental Youth Council, has led numerous marches for ocean justice over the Bridge of Lions, and has been making his voice heard actively since Bureau of Ocean Energy Management meetings in Jacksonville in 2012, when few others knew they were happening. “The oil industry had all the cards, they had President Obama. The only thing they didn’t have was us. The coastal communities. And they didn’t expect us to come out so strongly,” Hunter Miller says. Both Millers — Hunter and Johnny — who spoke to White House staffers and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, say they felt the lobby day was successful, in part due to the
“We’re building a POLITICAL WALL and giving POLITICAL COVER for people like President Obama to make good decisions” broad coalition of business leaders, activists and local government officials who assembled to reiterate the same message to Congressional members and appointees of the Obama Administration: No to seismic testing and offshore drilling. “Abby Hopper, director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, told us these small, grassroots movements and local government resolutions make a huge difference in their decision-making process. We’re building a political wall and giving political cover for people like President Obama to make good decisions,” Hunter says. But, he adds, the fight is far from over. “EYC realizes the decisions people make today; we’re going to inherit those decisions. Our children and grandchildren are going to inherit those decisions,” Hunter Miller says. “It’s not just oil. It’s our coastal communities. It’s the oil trucks and barges that would completely change the fabric of our lives. We don’t want that.” Greg Parlier mail@folioweekly.com
A WINK, A POKE AND AN AUDITION
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ny economist can tell you that there’s no such thing as ‘free’ – not even air, which anyone who’s attempted to draw breath in the muggy oppressiveness of a Florida summer will confirm as they flee to the sweet, sweet coolness of breathable air, courtesy of HVAC. But the pinnacle of human emotion, love – that shifting, unpredictable headlong tumble into excruciating happiness –
is one of the few life experiences that can’t actually be bought (no matter what the De Beers cartel would have you believe). However, like any capital expenditure, the costs of love can be quantified in ways that would make a weary accountant’s tiny heart sing. In the spirit of romance, let’s dive into the spreadsheet of love and distill the costs of finding that special someone to love, honor and cherish all the days of your lives.
It has been said that every human decision is rooted in a desire for sex. Although this is certainly an over-generalization, absent such carnal motivation, the multi billion-dollar cosmetics industry would not exist, fitness crazes would become a thing of the past, as would weight-loss supplements, waist trainers (side note: Please stop the madness; a corset by any other name is still an abomination), skinny jeans, breast and calf implants, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, perfume/cologne, dating sites, heck, maybe even deodorant. Marie (not her real name), a 37-year-old divorcée and mother of one, recently spent 75 bucks for a three-month membership on Match.com. She went out with a handful of suitors, including a man she calls “the condom liar” for obvious reasons, and feels that she did not get what she paid for. “I may as well have set that money on fire.” Marie is currently on hiatus from online dating. Marie’s online abstinence isn’t going to have any effect on the industry’s bottom line, however. In 2008, Forrester Research found that people paid more for online dating than online pornography. And you thought romance was dead. Nielsen reports that every month, 30 million unique users, roughly 10 percent of the U.S. population, visit dating websites, paying up to $60/month to meet Mr. or Ms. Right (or, for Tinder users, Mr. or Ms. Right Now). Last year, research company IBISWorld predicted that dating websites would generate $1.17 billion in revenue, dating apps $628.8 million, both up 10 percent from 2014. Laura, 50, who preferred her last name remain confidential, met her current boyfriend of two years online. She refers to online dating as “dating on crack.” She says that after signing up, users will try to meet as many people as possible until they find someone special, or at least special enough to suspend their membership. If it doesn’t work out, back to the electronic hunting grounds. Stephen, 28, who also asked that his last name not be used, says that he goes through dating cycles: He’ll date one girl exclusively, if somewhat casually, for a few weeks, then go on a “flurry of dates” with women he meets online or in person until he makes another match. Stephen estimates that he typically spends between $5 and $100 on each date and $200 to $300 a month on dating. Stephen’s spending on dates depends on the venue, which he decides based on his expectations: coffee for someone he isn’t sure he’s interested in, casual dinner for someone with girlfriend or carnal potential, even more expensive dinners for a woman he is extremely interested in. “I don’t go in seeking one thing,” he explains, before admitting to dating a girl with the sole goal of seeing her breasts. Once that was done, so was he. All the singletons Folio Weekly Magazine spoke with agreed that men are typically expected to pick up the check, especially in the beginning, although the men said that they are happy to let a date pay their share. A 2013 survey of more than 17,000 people for Chapman University professor David Frederick’s paper, “Who Pays for Dates? Following versus Challenging Conventional Gender Norms,” found that 84 percent of men and 58 percent of women report that men cover most of the dating expenses. This doesn’t necessarily mean that men are spending more on finding love, however. Women’s dating costs just tend to accumulate in other ways. Not only have numerous studies
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M O N E Y STEP I:
FINDING LOVE
C A N ’ T STEP II:
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Stephen, a 28-year single male, told FWM that the amount he spends on dates depends on the venue, which he decides based on his expectations: coffee for someone he isn’t sure he’s interested in, casual dinner for someone with girlfriend or carnal potential, even more expensive dinners for a woman he is extremely interested in. “I don’t go in seeking one thing,” he explains, before admitting to dating a girl with the sole goal of seeing her breasts.
REAL LIFE DATES
$200-300/MONTH 6 months to 1 year of dating on average will include expensive dinners, drinks, entertainment, vacations, and more. HIDDEN COST: Americans spent an average of almost $150 per person on Valentine’s Day, for a total of approximately $19 billion
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$1,500
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HIDDEN SAVINGS: Studies show that two people can cohabitate approximately 1.4 times as cheaply as one
$408-HALF YOUR ASSETS HIDDEN COST: Divorce negatively impacts future earnings and assets
HIDDEN COST: Women spend $426 billion on beauty products per year
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confirmed that women are charged more for similar products or services than men, frequently referred to as “gender gouging” or the “gender tax,” but beauty products, treatments, and the wider variety of women’s clothing correlate to higher costs. In 2013, Huffington Post reported that women spend a staggering $426 billion on beauty products every year. So while men might pick up the check at dinner, women have already paid their share of costs before the date ever begins, something guys may want to consider next time they’re deciding whether to cheap out at a chain restaurant or class it up with farm-to-table. Same-sex couples have plenty of challenges, but meeting, or resisting, gender expectations isn’t one of them. Several sources said that same-sex daters can treat, split or alternate paying for dates as it suits their circumstances and preferences.
YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT
Match.com reports that typical singles date between six months and a year before they find a lasting relationship. Rather than costing less, the phase of dating exclusively can cost even more. Dinners, drinks, nights on the town, meeting the parents, that first trip together: People falling in love are doing it all, and many of them are doing it in style. 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016
Local 30-something Joey McKinnon agrees. “For me, it’s more [expensive] when you’re in relationships … my clothes budget probably goes down in a relationship. My eating out budget goes up. Way up.” For Valentine’s Day, McKinnon, who’s been dating a woman he met online for roughly two months, says he’ll probably spend around $150, which includes picking up the check for a dinner comparable to Orsay, getting her flowers and a small gift. The National Retail Federation reports that in 2015, Americans spent an average of almost $150 per person on Valentine’s Day, for a total of approximately $19 billion. And it’s not just our lovers who are getting the goods: NRF reports that last year, we spent $703 million on Valentine’s Day gifts for our pets. Maybe goldfish really do like flowers. Dianne Cameron, CEO of Deerwood Florist, says that Valentine’s Day beats out all the other holidays in terms of sales in her business. “It’s the busiest, most demanding holiday because everyone wants everything on one day.” The process of preparing the shop for Valentine’s Day begins weeks in advance. But it’s worth it. “Basically every florist shop wants Valentine’s Day to be great to help them get through,” she says.
LET’S MAKE THIS OFFICIAL
After a certain amount of time, typically between six and 24 months, most couples will decide to wed or cohabitate. Cohabitating is an excellent way to pool resources and, as a bonus, to have arguments about things you didn’t even realize were important, like the proper toilet paper orientation (tip: It’s paper over the top). Numerous studies have shown that couples
who live together, regardless of marital status, are more financially secure than their non-cohabitating counterparts. Time Magazine reported in 2011 that studies show two people can cohabitate approximately 1.4 times as cheaply as one. Curiously, although unmarried, uneducated couples who cohabitate make less money annually than married, uneducated couples, Pew Research has found that of all opposite-sex couples who cohabitate (the research was conducted before same-sex marriage was legalized nationally), unmarried, college-educated couples have the highest median adjusted household income. Cohabitating is great for some but for most getting married is the endgame. And if dating is expensive, getting married takes the $500 cake. First, the ring. TheKnot.com reports that the average engagement ring costs $4,225. The main event — the wedding — is essentially a money hemorrhage that slows only after the honeymoon. In 2013, IBISWorld reported that weddings were a $51 billion industry employing 800,000 people in the U.S. According to The Wedding Report, the average wedding in Jacksonville costs $30,289, ranking the city 120th out of 977 metropolitan areas. Regionally, the site reports that St. Augustine weddings cost the least, between $14,346 and $23,910; Ponte Vedra Beach weddings the most, between $26,814 and $44,690. Local photographer Corinna Hoffman, who has photographed well over 100 weddings, says that there are plenty of ways to spend less than $30 grand on nuptials. “Some of my brides that cut costs, they don’t use flowers for their centerpieces, they use hurricane lamps, rose petals, candles.” She also said that fake flowers look as good as real ones in photos but cost a lot less and wedding
dresses are worn once for about six hours, so unless money really is no object, perhaps rethink that $8,000 couture. But, Hoffman warns, if you want a great event that your guests will gush about for years to come, don’t skimp on music, alcohol or, duh, photography. And, if you can afford it, hire a wedding coordinator to ensure the day goes smoothly. Hoffman explained that a good DJ or band can make your event; a bad one, or, worse, an iPod on shuffle, can spoil it. If you’re going to have alcohol, don’t make your guests pay for a cash bar. That’s just tacky. And don’t let your cousin’s sister’s friend’s boyfriend take your wedding photos; other than your spouse, they’re the one thing from your wedding that will bring you happiness for the rest of your life, or at least for the rest of your marriage, which brings us to the next stage of copulation.
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TIL DEATH (OR DIVORCE) DO WE PART
The good news is that U.S. Census Bureau reports the divorce rate, after peaking in the , 80s, has steadily diminished. According to The New York Times, today’s fresh-faced bride and groom have about a 66 percent chance of making it in the long haul. However, the likelihood of a future of marital bliss could be slightly less optimistic for Jacksonvillians. The Florida Department of Health reports that there were 3,637 divorces in Duval County in 2014, giving the city the sixth-highest rate of divorce in the country, according to Men’s Health magazine. Rob, 42, a divorced attorney who asked his last name remain confidential notes, however, “Divorce may be expensive, but it’s worth every penny.” Rob says that divorces can cost anywhere from just the $408 in filing fees if the parties have no children and agree to divide their assets and without consulting an attorney, to tens of thousands of dollars for divorces that go to trial. For those contemplating divorce, there may be ways to salvage the marriage, such as through counseling. Spending thousands of dollars on counseling will typically actually cost less in the long run, as divorce negatively impacts future earnings, assets and sets you back on the dating wheel from the beginning, this time with baggage. Hiring a private investigator is another way to decide whether it’s time to head to splitsville. Private investigator James P. Bangs, owner of BlackDiamond65 Investigations, conducted approximately 60 infidelity investigations last year and found evidence of cheating in most of them. Bangs, who charges $75 an hour with a 20-hour minimum for these investigations, or a minimum of $1,500, says that several factors can increase the cost of these investigations, such as locality, the “stupidity” of the individuals involved, whether there are children, etc. “Believe it or not, it’s actually seasonal somewhat. During the holiday season, it calms down because people want to stay together for the kids… I’ve probably gotten since Jan. 1, 90 cases that I sent quotes for,” he said on Jan. 25. Bangs, whose territory includes the entire state of Florida, also says that he is seeing increased demand for pre-marital background checks. Arguably, if you’re so unsure about your potential spouse that you need a background check, perhaps you shouldn’t get married. But peace of mind might very well be priceless. After all, given the stiff cost of finding love, it might be wise to safeguard your investment. Claire Goforth mail@folioweekly.com FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 13
At Pinegrove Market & Deli you’ll find high-quality butcher services and friendly faces.
Bring style to your office with the attractive fashions at Katherine Way Beach Boutique.
A Traditional Butcher Makes Difference PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI 1511 Pinegrove Ave. Avondale, 389-8655 PinegroveMarket.com ___________________________________________
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inegrove Market & Deli has been a neighborhood icon in Jacksonville’s Avondale/Ortega area for more than 60 years. Still in its original location, the familyowned business is a full-service butcher shop specializing in premium dry-aged beef. Pinegrove expanded its food selection 15 years ago, and now offers breakfast, lunch
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and dinner, including egg dishes, sandwiches and seafood. When you visit Pinegrove, you’ll immediately appreciate the Old World charm of the deli and butcher shop, and the attention the staff pays to every detail is evident in the products and service. Carefully chosen quality ingredients — some of which are not found anywhere else in the region — are what sets the hand-crafted deli items, soups and burgers apart, and what makes Pinegrove Market an award-winning local favorite.
Fashion and Professionalism Combined KATHERINE WAY BEACH BOUTIQUE 426 Third St. N. Jax Beach, 372-0588 KatherineWay.com ___________________________________________
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ueled by a love of dresses and a desire to create something for an underserved market, Katherine Way left her job in the corporate world to create her own line of dresses for women who wanted something cute but not too revealing. The result? Dresses that women can wear throughout a busy day, in prints of bright, bold colors — and the fabrics
are certified with a 50+ UPF rating, perfect for the tropical area we live in. Katherine Way Collections are available in more than 300 boutiques and resorts (including TPC Sawgrass) throughout America, and the flagship store, Katherine Way Beach Boutique, is right here in Jacksonville Beach. Shoppers will find skirts, dresses, shorts, tops and Katherine’s specialty, the versatile shift, along with shoes, men’s apparel and accessories. And there’s a clearance corner with great deals and last calls. The shop is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.
Jacksonville Running Company leads the pack by adding powerful workshops and events to excellent shoes and apparel.
Elements of dance and calisthenics synergize for your health at Dance Trance.
Fitness Is Fun and Funky at Dance Trance DANCE TRANCE Beth Handline, Principal 1515 San Marco Blvd., San Marco 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach 390-0939, DanceTranceJax.com ___________________________________________ What is Dance Trance? Dance Trance is a fun, funky fitness program. There’s nothing else like it. It’s designed for fitness enthusiasts who get bored with their current routine. Dance Trance changes on a daily basis to keep interest and a love for great music at its peak. If you want fitness excitement, you’ve found it! How is Dance Trance unique? Our program is different from any dance fitness program out there because there’s a learning curve.
It’s not just come in and move around fitness; there’s choreography. Just like ballroom dance or ballet, you have to be here and learn, and our instructors are here to help you succeed. Do you offer gift certificates? Our gift certificates are cards that work like cash, so if a husband comes in and buys one, his wife can purchase a membership, clothing or other products. They never expire, and can also be purchased online. What other products do you offer? Really cool stuff. We get the coolest fashions from all over the world that are not already offered locally. Anything to work out in or to go out in: leggings, T-shirts, active wear, even dresses from Avril Lavigne’s line. Visit our shop to see them all.
Get Great Gear for All Levels of Runners JACKSONVILLE RUNNING COMPANY 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 17 Southside, 379-7170 13760 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 102 Mandarin, 268-0608 JacksonvilleRunningCompany.com ___________________________________________
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ith locations in Mandarin and Tapestry Park, Jacksonville Running Company is setting itself apart from the pack with advanced technology, one-on-one coaching and personalized shoe fittings. “We do sell running shoes and running products,” says owner Owen Shott. “But our ultimate goal is to build relationships.” “Those relationships come in the form of
highly personalized shoe fittings, using pressure sensors, video and careful measurements that result in a perfectly fitted shoe that matches one’s style of running. But the one-on-one guidance goes even further.” “We also offer workshops and events that keep people accountable and healthy,” Shott adds. Indeed, in addition to sponsoring races and organizing weekly group runs at locations around Northeast Florida, JRC offers several tiers of oneon-one coaching services with personalized help and tailored training regimens. Whether you’re a new runner or have already run several marathons, JRC has the expertise and service to help any runner reach the highest level possible.
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Cottage by the Sea; features jewelry crafted by local artisans, as well as gifts and bridal accessories. SIDNEY CARDEL’S SHORE DECOR & FABULOUS FINDS 412 S. Second St., Jax Beach, 372-4000, sidneycardels.com This shop offers dinnerware, furniture, home decor, accessories, gifts, invitations and knickknacks. UNDERWOOD’S JEWELERS 3617 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 388-5406, underwoodjewelers. com Underwood’s has registered brides since 1928, for the special things they’d never buy for themselves, like fine china, crystal, silver and gifts. The landmark business consistently wins Best Jewelry Store in our Best of Jax poll.
Make sure you don’t get dumped at the altar with the help of Folio Weekly Magazine’s complete bridal directory. From what you need to look gorgeous to where to find the best in professional wedding services, we’ve got info on everything you need to know.
Gowns & Tuxedos
ALFRED ANGELO 9344 Atlantic Blvd., Regency, 726-8851, alfredangelo.com Family-owned company has been making brides beautiful longer than any other in America. The affordable signature collection has up-to-the-minute designs and traditional looks, sizes 0-26W, and gowns for flower girls, mothers of the bride and attendants. The friendly, knowledgeable staff will help you every step of the way. Disney Princess wedding gowns are offered; OMG! We liked the Cinderella gown in particular. BRIDALS & MORE 12226 Beach Blvd., Ste. 6, Southside, 434-6627, mybridalsandmore.com Family-owned-and-operated with more than 20 years of experience, this shop offers a full line of gowns. Veils, accessories, tuxedo rental are also featured. THE BRIDAL SHOP AT THE AVENUES 9365 Philips Highway, Southside, 519-9900 Established in 1968, The Bridal Shop offers quality gowns for the bride, the mother and bridesmaids. CONSIGNMENT COTTAGE 2037 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 744-9707 New and gently worn gowns, flower girls’ dresses, mothers’ dresses, formals. Plus sizes, veils, shoes, lingerie, handbags, jewelry. DAVID’S BRIDAL 9400 Atlantic Blvd., Regency, 724-0909 9990 Southside Blvd., 519-8933 Large selection in a range of sizes, elegant, up-to-date formal wear for the wedding party. LINDA CUNNINGHAM DESIGNS 1049 Kings Ave., Southbank, 399-4864, lindacunningham. com Offering custom-designed wedding gowns, bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride dresses and cocktail suits, Linda Cunningham also has a large selection of custom samples. LOVE A BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 434 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 242-9800, lovebridalboutique. com Upscale fashions by designers Monique Lhuillier, Jenny Yoo Bridal, Kathy Ireland, Stella York and Marisa are featured. Gowns, accessories and jewelry are also available. MICHAEL’S FORMAL WEAR & BRIDAL 1948 U.S. 1, St. Augustine, 824-3673, tuxedosbymichaels.com 4413 Town Center Pkwy., 645-3999 1910 Wells Rd., Orange Park Mall, 269-2213 13820 Old St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 262-2226 13141 City Station Dr., 751-3333 A full-service bridal shop, family-owned-and-operated, offers designer gowns and accessories. Tuxedos and suits, with all the extras, too. MW TUX 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Stes. 101 & 119, St. Johns Town Center, 646-0966, menswearhouse.com 10300 Southside Blvd., Ste. 230, 363-8371 9501 Arlington Expwy., Ste. 310, Jacksonville, 725-5970 1939 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 264-9199 13141 City Station Dr., Ste. 101, Northside, 696-6162 Offers traditional and fashion tuxedos to rent or buy, like Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Kenneth Cole. An in-store consultant can help with vests, shirts, shoes, cufflinks, suspenders, ties and cummerbunds. PARK AVENUE BRIDAL 1101 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 121-A, Orange Park, 687-8928, parkavenuebridalinc.com Designer gowns, destination dresses,tuxedos, shoes, purses, jewelry, garters, guest books, cake knives, servers, candles and pillows. THE SNOB 1990 San Marco Blvd., 396-2249, thesnob.biz A designer clothing, shoes and accessories consignment boutique offering a low-cost alternative for elegant, upscale fashion. THE TAILOR SHOP 3083 Southside Blvd., Ste. 104, Jacksonville, 642-7780 Gowns are custom-made from silks, laces and charmeuse and other luxurious fabrics at The Tailor Shop. Custom tuxedos, alterations, bowties, cummerbunds, tuxedo shirts. THE WEDDING LOFT 10210 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 5, Mandarin, 260-6400, dreamweddingsandhoneymoons.info This one-stop wedding resource and bridal boutique handles full-service wedding planning, bridal gowns, decorations, photography, accessories, invitations and custom sashes.
Jewelry/Accessories
ALLEN’S JEWELERS 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 31, 221-9998, allensjewelers. com Full-service jeweler can custom-design engagement and
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Invitations/Stationers
wedding rings, plus jewelry for the bridal party, groomsmen’s gifts, watches and accessories. CLASSIC JEWELERS 8221 Southside Blvd., Ste. 6, 641-8999, classicjewelers. com Engagement rings, wedding bands and custom designs in platinum, 18K and 14K gold and designer jewelry from D’Oro; custom bands can be fitted to existing rings. Engraving and gifts also available. CREATIVE JEWELRY DESIGNS 607-8830 Consultant Laura Staley offers custom-made jewelry for brides and attendants for the wedding or any special event. ESPLING JEWELERS 355 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 280-7700 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 40, Mandarin, 268-7975 450 S.R. 13 N., Ste. 105, Fruit Cove, 287-0035 Family-ownedand-operated for 43 years, full-service store carries gold and platinum wedding rings. FAITH JEWELERS 1165 Edgewood Ave. S., Westside, 388-3340 This familyowned-and-operated store offers an extensive collection of fine pieces, ranging from diamond bridal and engagement jewelry to colored gemstone jewelry. GLOBAL DIAMONDS 4870 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1, 515-5950, globaldiamondusa. com Offers engagement and bridal sets by A. Jaffe, Benchmark, Christian Bauer, Sylvie and Vatché, in a “no-risk shopping environment.” The certified stones themselves originate from a conflict-free source, according to the website. HELZBERG DIAMONDS 10300 Southside Blvd., Ste. 1205, 363-8897 1910 Wells Rd., Orange Park Mall, 264-4322 Offers wedding bands, cufflinks, watches, pearls, and bridesmaids’ and groomsmen’s gifts. HEMMING PLAZA JEWELERS 231 N. Hogan St., Downtown, 354-5959, hemmingplazajewelers.com Custom jewelry made onsite; designer styles, including distinct wedding sets. JACOBS JEWELERS 204 Laura St., Downtown, 356-1655, jacobsofjacksonville. com Established in 1890, Jacobs’ bridal department offers fine china, silver, crystal, silverware, serving pieces and gifts. MIRIAM’S FINE JEWELRY 1966 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 398-7393 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 105, Jax Beach, 339-0309 Miriam’s offers estate pieces and fine jewelry, custom-made bridal jewelry, engagement rings and wedding bands. NEFF JEWELERS 7 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, 829-5003, neffjewelers.com Specializing in custom designs in 14K, 18K and platinum; also offers vintage estate rings. PICKETT BROTHERS JEWELERS 11481 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 403, Mandarin, 880-3292, pickettbrothersjewelers.com Fine jewelry is offered, including gold, gemstones, watches, pearls and diamonds. G.I.A. diamond-certified service. SCOTT & SONS FINE JEWELRY 9900 Amelia Island Pkwy., Ste. 2, Fernandina Beach, 491-1550, scottandsons.com Bridal sets, engagement rings and bands, by Neil Saunders, EDB, Lloyd & Co. and Kwiat. UNDERWOOD’S JEWELERS 2044 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 398-9741 330 A1A N., Ste. 204, 280-1202 10300 Southside Blvd., Ste. 1520A, 394-1390, underwoodjewelers.com In business more than 80 years, Underwood’s offers brides and grooms elegant selections of the highest quality in diamonds, engagement rings, wedding bands and jewelry, with designers like David Yurman, Roberto Coin, John Hardy, DiModolo and Ippolita. A member of the American Gem Society, Underwood’s consistently wins Best Jewelry Store in our Best of Jax poll.
Registry/Gifts
AMIRO ART & FOUND 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 824-8460, amiroartand found.com Original pieces by local artists, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, pottery, sculpture and collages are available. COTTAGE BY THE SEA 401 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-8411, cottagebythesea online.com This award-winning gift shop offers appropriate gifts and accessories for the couple. COTTAGE BY THE SEASIDE 208 Fourth Ave. S., Jax Beach, 635-8053 Sister shop to
CELEBRATED OCCASIONS 8640 Philips Hwy., Ste. 8, Southside, 730-9203, celebratedoccasionsjax.com Custom announcements, invitations and stationery for the ceremony and reception are crafted of exquisite papers. HIGHWAY PRESS 4810 Highway Ave., Riverside, 343-7006 Personalized letterpress wedding invitations are custom-designed, printed on high-quality paper by the area’s only letterpress print shop. STUDIO MULBERRY CREATIVE 1360 Prince Rd., St. Augustine, 451-9400, studiomulberry. com Specializing in hand-crafted stationery, with a collaborative approach, from hand-painted details to custom embossing. THINGS VERY SPECIAL 5816 St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 733-4820, theinvitationshop.net Invitations and personal stationery, using eco-friendly Crane 100 percent cotton papers, and Carlson Craft and Birchcraft Studios. Guest books available. WELLS & DREW 3414 Galilee Rd., Southside, 800-342-8636, wellsdrew. com Engraved invitations are the apex of wedding stationery and Wells & Drew can create the perfect suite of invitation necessities, working with the bride and groom to get just the right look.
Florists/Décor
A FANTASY IN FLOWERS 110 Cumberland Park, St. Augustine, 268-7022, fantasyflowersjax.com Full-service florist offers consultations and creations for delivery or purchase. A HAPPILY EVER AFTER FLORAL 4503 Irvington Ave., Ste. 3, Avondale, 874-6553, ahappilyeverafterfloral.com Custom-designed bouquets for the bridal party, table decorations, centerpieces, boutonnieres and corsages. DEERWOOD FLORIST 3837 Southside Blvd., Ste. 10, 641-9705, deerwoodflorist. com Designs for ceremony and the reception. After a consultation, they’ll help you stay within your budget and enhance each aspect of that special day. FLOWER WORKS 510 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-7806, flowerworksfl.com Full-service shop offers artistic designs using specialty global flowers and foliage. KUHN FLOWERS 3802 Beach Blvd., San Marco, 398-8601, 800-458-5846, kuhnflowers.com 832 A1A N., Ste. 10, Ponte Vedra 1103 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine Serving Northeast Florida for more than 65 years, Kuhn Flowers offers arrangements and gifts, of traditional designs or custom-made. Family-owned and operated, Kuhn’s is voted Best Local Florist in our Best of Jax poll. SEAHORSE FLORIST 725 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-7533, seahorseflorist.com In business over 34 years, Harry Schnabel’s shop has fresh and silk flowers, plants and planters, table sprays and bridal bouquets.
Photography/Videography
ALEX MICHELE PHOTOGRAPHY alexmichelephotography.com Any style: traditional, edgy, rustic, artsy or photojournalism. Licensed and insured, professional results. ATLANTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 1171 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-0600, atlanticvideo.biz Local photographer/videographer Mitch Kaufmann has been shooting weddings for more than 30 years. Packages include single-camera and multi-camera coverage. BRP PHOTO 614-1090, brpphoto.com Bobby and Shannon Pickle specialize in weddings, engagement and family photos. BRP can shoot your Trash the Dress event, too. CHRISTY WHITEHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN 514 Chaffee Point Blvd., Ste. 9, Westside, 891-0359, jaxphotographer.com Award-winning Whitehead has a creative style for engagements, weddings, trash the dress events and more. The initial consultation is free. DANA GOODSON PHOTOGRAPHY St. Augustine, 635-2276, danagoodson.com Goodson gets images with a modern spin, capturing the style of the festivities. DENNIS HO WEDDINGS 742-0628, dennishoweddings.com Photojournalism-style wedding photography with an emphasis on storytelling. With photos published in Savannah Weddings Magazine, Southern Living, French GQ and Playboy, Mr. Ho can customize a package. DIGITAL CONCEPTS PHOTOGRAPHY 4523 Hanover Park Dr., Intracoastal West, 992-2062, digitalconceptsphotography.com Full-service wedding photography, specializing in documentary photojournalism. DAN HARRIS PHOTOART 1124 Riviera St., San Marco, 398-7668, danharrisphotoart. com Photojournalist Harris, skilled in black-and-white and color photography, lets clients help design their photo packages. DEERWOOD FRAMEWORKS 9932 Old Baymeadows Rd., Deerwood, 642-3234 Digital photo printing on canvas or photo paper and custom framing for photos, invitations and wedding memorabilia. LINDA OLSEN PHOTOGRAPHY Neptune Beach, 241-8233, lindaolsenphoto.com Awardwinning photographer specializing in custom-designed wedding books. Call her for a free consultation.
ONE VOICE PRODUCTION 1589B Old Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine, 823-8865, onevoiceproductions.com One-stop shop provides photography, videography, DJs, full-service party rental. PEGGY McATEER PHOTOGRAPHY 1731 Penman Rd., Neptune Beach, 626-2700 Master photographer McAteer blends journalistic and traditional styles, in studio or onsite. Packages available. PLUMB FUN PHOTOBOOTHS 2317 Herschel St., Riverside, 303-1570, plumbfunphotobooths.com Rents booths where you pose for six-picture strips. On-site attendant, delivery. White booths are featured, to blend with the wedding theme. PUT IT ON CANVAS 252-3225, putitoncanvas.com The concept: wedding photos on quality art canvas and print photos on high-quality photo paper, posters, banners, custom wallpaper, murals and giclees. SHUTTERBOOTH JACKSONVILLE 280-5623, shutterbooth.com Adds a personal touch to the reception for photographic memories to last a lifetime. TAKE ONE PRODUCTIONS 994-0652, info@takeonejax.com, takeonejax.com Awardwinning wedding films to show your children and grandchildren what your wedding day was really like.
Music/Entertainment
BAGPIPES BY MICHAEL THOMAS
502-2620, gigmasters.com/Bagpipes/MichaelRThomas Thomas is Pipe Sergeant of Jacksonville Pipes & Drums, the area’s only pipe band. He can assist in the selection of appropriate traditional Scottish and Irish tunes. BREAD & BUTTER 859-9621, breadandbutterband.com With nearly 20 years of performing experience, versatile Bread & Butter plays soulful funk of the ’60s and ’70s, modern pop rock, jazz standards or light funk grooves. DJ ROC, 277-8239, djroc@bellsouth.net DJ Roc has been providing sounds for more than 10 years, with professionalism for rehearsal dinner or reception. THE DYNAMIC LES DeMERLE BAND 277-7942, lesdemerlemusic.com This group of musicians can be any size, from a trio to a 17-piece band. The Les DeMerle Band plays a variety of styles: jazz, beach music, Motown and more. FEEDBACK ENTERTAINMENT DJS & EVENT CO. 888-804-9566, feedbackentertainment.com The local event company offers DJ services, décor, lighting and professional photobooth rental. FLORIDA JAZZ PLUS, JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALLSTARS, KELLY-SCOTT QUINTET 703-8687, kellyscottmusic.com The 20-piece Florida Swing Orchestra and 10-piece mini-big band Sophisticated Swing. JACKSONVILLE STRINGS 235-9154, jaxstrings.com Quality live music, offering string quartet, string trio, violin duo and solo violin services. LEE TURNER 398-4429, turnersong.com The pianist plays classical, waltzes, Broadway, gospel and sacred music; rehearsals, ceremonies and receptions. GARY STARLING JAZZ BANDS 349-2134, garystarling.com Starling’s music has melodic beauty, sophistication and taste. ROAD LESS TRAVELED rltsound.com, rltsound@yahoo.com A mix of folk-inspired songs with bluegrass, Celtic, classical and original songs. Instrumental options in duos and solos, Celtic airs, waltzes and Renaissance melodies. SAM RODRIGUEZ MUSIC 535-0667, samrodriguezmusic.com Percussionist/drummer Rodriguez plays solo, in a duo, trio, quartet or full band; blues, jazz, disco, Motown, rock. SPADE McQUADE & THE ALLSTARS spademcquade.com McQuade and his band perform authentic Irish music – traditional, rock, folk – ideal for the Irish-themed reception. STROLLING VIOLIN 396-9325, violin@clearwire.net, strollingviolin.com Beverly Chapman plays soft violin music for weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners. Call for an appointment. TROPICO STEEL BAND 536-4166, tropicomusic.net Barry Olsavsky plays steel drums as a one-man band, with background tracks of calypso, soca, reggae, Buffett and strolling steel pan. Tropico Steel Band, a fourpiece, has two steel drummers, electric bass and drumset. WHO RESCUED WHO wrwmusic.com, facebook.com/wrwmusic This rock band (formerly The John Earle Band) blends rock and pop, performing original songs, covers – even TV theme songs. Available for private parties and receptions.
Salons/Spas
AJ’S HOUSE OF BEAUTY & STYLE 5895 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 6, 737-4446, ajhouseofbeauty andstyle.com Full-service salon has wedding and specialoccasion packages. Owner Jodi Mattern specializes in Great Lengths 100 percent human hair extensions, one-on-one service. AMETHYST HAIR SALON 677 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 246-6060, amethysthairsalon jaxbeach.com Free consultations for cut, color, highlights, smoothing treatments, perms, extensions. ANGEL AND MI INC. 3683 Crown Point Rd., Mandarin, 288-0100, angelmisalon. com Full-service salon offers up-do and formal hair styling. Hair color specialists on staff. Natural or acrylic mani/pedis, facials, makeup application, waxing services. ANTHONY’S ET AL EUROPEAN DAY SPA & SALON 10092 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 6, Mandarin, 398-9777, anthony setal.com Hair care and styling (including up-do’s), massages (Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone), waxing, salt scrub, cellulite treatments. Skin care, men’s facials. AUDACITY SALON & SPA 12225 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, Intracoastal, 807-9808, audacitysalonandspa.com Full-service hair salon and spa offers packages for everyone in the wedding party. AVANTE SALON AVONDALE 3604 St. Johns Ave., 387-4959, avantesalons.com Specializes in award-winning color services; waxing, tanning. The professional staff can travel to your site.
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<<< FROM PREVIOUS AVEDA INSTITUTE JACKSONVILLE 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 7, Mandarin, 877-283-3235, avedaflorida.com Cosmetology school offers haircuts, color and nail services, at discounted prices. BAYMEADOWS JUNCTION DENTAL CARE 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 21, Southside, 448-6122, baymeadows junctiondentalcare.com Tom Miller, DDS, and Renata Folstein, DDS, offer general and cosmetic anxiety-free dentistry, including smile makeovers and teeth-whitening services. BELLA HAIR SPA 9965 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 11, Mandarin, 288-7703 Extension services, styling, Brazilian blowout, and color and cutting services are offered onsite at the salon or at your location. DR. CLAYMAN’S MIRACLE SPA 1801 Barrs St., Ste. 200-220, Riverside, 388-6110, themiracle spa.com Spa services: facials, massages, mani/pedis, glycolic/salicylic peels, body wraps, makeup, teeth-whitening, waxing, medical-grade skin care. Drs. Loren and Mark Clayman’s estheticians, massage therapists and laser hair pros offer Botox, Juvederm, face lifts, eyelid surgery, liposculpture, tummy tucks, laser hair removal. COASTAL COSMETIC CENTER 4147 Southpoint Dr. E., 332-6774, coastalcosmetic.com Plastic surgeons offer cosmetic enhancements for the face and body, including makeup and laser treatments for removal of unwanted hair and blemishes. COMPLIMENTS BY SHERRY & CO. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 50, Intracoastal, 221-7380, complimentsbysherryandco.com Professional stylists, estheticians, nail technicians and massage therapists incorporate techniques and products for hair, skin and nails. CORTELLO HAIR SALON 1086 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 853-6222, jacksonvillebeach hairsalon.com Specializing in women’s haircuts, hair color, hair extensions, keratin treatments. COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY CENTER 6867 Belfort Oaks Place, Southside, 296-2008, jackson villeplasticsurgerybyduffy.com Dr. Michael Duffy, certified plastic surgeon, offers face, forehead, neck, eyelid lifts, breast augmentation, body contouring, Botox and Restylane. DIRTY BLONDE SALON 2409 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 241-4247 Styles for the bride and her attendants. Advanced booking is required. ELECTROLYSIS & LASER CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE 11512 Lake Mead Ave., Ste. 304, Southside, 997-2277, jaxhairremoval.com Licensed, board-certified staff. Services include microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, Botox, dermal fills, chemical peel, facials, waxing and photofacials. ELITE SALON & DAY SPA 4290 Herschel St., Riverside, 389-2554 Full range of salon and spa treatments; massotherapy, heliotherapy, aromatherapy, aesthetic refinement. Salon services: hair care, body waxing, makeup, facials, nail care. ENVY HAIR SALON 145 Hilden Rd., Ste. 107, Ponte Vedra, 808-8684, hairhotties. com Packages for the bride and bridal party; up-dos, hair styling, coloring. FRENCHY’S WELLNESS SPA 1460 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 249-0402, frenchyswellness. com Spa treatments: Facials, massage, waxing, acupuncture, mani/pedi, eyelashes, Reaction VIORA treatments. FUSION SALON 9810 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 2, 683-3769, fusionsalonjax. com The staff offers precision cutting, Davines Mask coloring systems and FNLongLocks hair extensions. HAIR AT THE PLAZA 2683 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Southside, 997-1215 Services include hair, nail, waxing, facials, massage. Customized day-ofbeauty packages available. HAUTE HOUSE SALON 1650 San Pablo Rd. S., Ste. 11, Intracoastal, 221-2020 Offers up-do hairstyles for special occasions, as well as preoccasion preparation hair color and cuts. THE HONEYCOMB 4465 Woodmere St., Avondale, 619-1566 Offers Aquage, Biolage, Mop, Goldwell, Pacifica candles and handmade jewelry. KIMTASHA MAKEUP ARTIST 1450 Flagler Ave., San Marco, 535-1755, kimtasha.com Professional makeup and airbrush services, at your location. KUDOS MASSAGE THERAPY 525 Fourth St. N., Jax Beach, 608-9690, kudosmassage. amtamembers.com By appointment only. The bride and groom each get a free massage if six members of the wedding party each schedule a one-hour massage. Pedro Figueroa has been practicing massage for more than 28 years. Fully licensed, offering deep tissue, myofascial, pregnancy, sports, Swedish and trigger point massages. MIKO SALON 317 St. Augustine Blvd., Jax Beach, 853-6229 581 Market St., St. Augustine, 576-9695, mikosalon.com This service-oriented salon – with a new Palencia location – pampers with a variety of services, like up-dos, specialty styles, spa manicures and pedicures for brides and bridal parties, in a private courtyard at the Jax Beach location. MIRROR, MIRROR SALON & SPA 1153 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 853-6238 Organic facials, massage, haircuts, dimensional hair coloring with organic,
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non-toxic products: Eminence Organic Skincare, John Masters Organic Hair & Body Care items. MONA LISA SPA 9315 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1, Mandarin, 322-7618, monalisadayspa.wix.com Hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, signature massages and facials. Group packages available. MONICA MIA ON SITE 2320 Third St. S., Ste. 1, Jax Beach, 463-0224, monicamiaonsite.com More than 10 years as a makeup artist and aesthetician, professional Pilates instructor. Onsite makeup applications. HOLLY NADJI, DMD 7807 Baymeadows Rd. S., Ste. 206, 731-1919, gentleladydentist.com Dr. Nadji and her associates practice cosmetic, general, restorative and preventive dentistry and Invisalign technology, performed with exceptional patient care. NAILS R US 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 2, Intracoastal, 992-6957, nailsrus salon.com This shop hosts bridal showers and can do makeup for the wedding. Gel polish, acrylic/gel extensions, manicures, pedicures, waxing, lash extensions, lash/brow tinting, permanent makeup. ONE OCEAN RESORT HOTEL & SPA 1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7402, oneoceanresort. com Pampers with relaxation services, a full hair salon and makeup – everything for your big day is taken care of. ORTEGA MED SPA 8773 Perimeter Park Court, Southside, 388-8844 Wayne Houston, MD, offers SA Bodysculpture, VI Peel, DNA facials, Carbossi & Synergy, Botox, Dermal fillers, laser hair reduction, photofacials, massage, and consultations. PARADISE GROOMING FOR MEN SALON & SPA 1242 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 372-0642, paradisegrooming formen.com Haircuts, color and styling with tea tree shampoo and spiker hair gel, as well as manicures, pedicures, beardtrimming, waxing, facials, body scrubs and massage. COREY YOUNG S. PARK, M.D. MY DENTIST 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 128, Southside, 221-8221, mydentist drpark.com Dr. Park offers state-of-the-art cosmetic dental techniques including bonding, veneers, sealants, dentures, bridges, contouring, implants, whitening and porcelain crowns. PARKWAY PLASTIC SURGERY 5101 Gate Parkway, Ste. 2, Southside, 396-1186, parkway plasticsurgery.com Dr. David Mobley and Dr. Rebecca Glasser, board-certified plastic surgeons, offer surgical and cosmetic procedures. PEARSON FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY 1835 East West Pkwy,, Ste. 19, Fleming Island, 215-7377, pearsonfaces.com Specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, Dr. Pearson is board-certified. PICASSO DAY SPA & SALON 202 Second St. N., Jax Beach, 247-6670, picassospa.com Full-service salon and spa offers hair care, skin care, massage, mani/pedis, airbrush tanning, body wraps. LESLIE G. PLATOCK, DDS 700 Third St., Ste. 203, Neptune Beach, 247-3077, leslieg platockdds.com Offers Liquid Smile’s hydrogen peroxide professional whitening pen. In the Atrium Building, Platock uses a digital X-ray method, with 80 percent less radiation. POISE SALON 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 13, Southside, 519-8524, poisesalon. com The Redken based salon provides a wide range of cutting, styling, color and waxing treatments. PONTE VEDRA COSMETIC SURGERY 150 Professional Dr., Ste. 100, 285-5571, pvcosmetic surgery.com Dr. R. Gregory Smith offers cosmetic surgical procedures and treatments, including mini-facelifts, liposuction, body contouring, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, face and neck lifts, laser skin resurfacing and Botox. PONTE VEDRA FAMILY DENTISTRY 7000 Sawgrass Village Circle, 280-1200, pontevedrafamily dentistry.com Drs. Geoffrey Banga, Barry Schweim and William Maroney offer Zoom!, in-office bleaching and cosmetic dentistry procedure. PONTE VEDRA MEDSPA PLASTIC SURGERY & LASER CENTER 1030 A1A N., 285-7202, johnbharrismd.com Dr. John Harris offers laser cellulite therapy, Botox, Restylane, facelifts, liposuction, eyelifts, facials, hair removal, breast enhancement. L.A. QUINN M.D. THE FUSION OF SCIENCE & BEAUTY 484 Jacksonville Drive, Jax Beach, 595-5980, laquinnmd. com Specializes in laser and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Linda Quinn offers Smartlipo MPX, Fraxel, Fotofacial, laser tattoo and hair removal, sclerotherapy, fillers, Botox, hormone replacement. REJUVANENCE LIFESPA 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 104, Southside, 996-7595 Plastic surgeons John Harris and Dr. Ankit Desai offer facials, massages, laser hair removal and a laser alternative to a facelift. Bridal packages, free consultations available. REVIVA MEDICAL SPA 700 Third St., Ste. 101, Neptune Beach, 685-8852, garciareviva.com Spa treatments, laser hair removal, skin care, massage, spray tanning and makeup. RIO HAIR STUDIO 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 8, Southside, 733-8495, riohairstudio.com Redken master stylists discuss what’s best for individual facial shapes and lifestyles. SALON 192 192 S.R. 312, St. Augustine, 825-2314, salon192.net The salon offers spray tanning, full body waxing, hair care, facials, sugar scrub, microdermabrasion, peels, makeup. SALON BALANCE, A HAIR DESIGN STUDIO 85 Ava Way, Ste. 101, St. Augustine, 429-7080, salonbala nce.com Services include cut, style, up-do styling, color, color correction, perms and men’s treatments. Schedule a free consultation; packages are available. SALT SPA 465 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 372-0791, jaxsaltspa.com An oxygenating Salt Room session features a zero-gravity chair; day spa services, cosmetic treatments. SAUDA NATURALS 1622 N. Laura, Springfield, 444-9275, saudanaturals.com All-natural, organic black hair and skin care eco-friendly concoctions made with exotic oils and butters. SMALL INDULGENCES EUROPEAN DAY SPA 9 Sanchez Ave., St. Augustine, 824-6220, smallindulgences dayspa.com Offers facials, Swedish massages, mani/pedis, shampoo and style, makeup application. Gift certificates.
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THE SPA AT AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION 6800 First Coast Hwy., 432-2220, omnihotels.com Services include massages, exfoliation, scrubs, facials, mani/pedis, updos, waxing, makeup application. THE SPA AT PONTE VEDRA INN & CLUB 302 Ponte Vedra Blvd., 273-4018, pvspa.com Offers more than 100 spa services; hair care, full body treatments, facials, La Stone therapy, mani/pedis. A spa bridal party is the ideal solution to the wedding jitters. THE SPA AT WORLD GOLF VILLAGE 955 Registry Blvd., Ste. 117, 940-7800, spawgv.com Offers massages, body scrubs, aromatherapy, wraps, skin care, facials, nail services, makeup and hair care, including a trial run for the bride’s hairstyle. SPORTS CLIPS HAIRCUTS 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 59, 221-9090, sportsclips.com Men’s and boys’ haircuts. Open daily; no appointment needed. SUTRA SALON 320 Ninth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 249-9292, sutrasalon320. com Stylists combine creativity and devotion to beauty to make anyone look and feel their best. The Bumble and Bumble exclusive salon offers Jane Iredale cosmetics. TROMPE L’OEIL SALON 820 A1A N., Ste. E-10, Ponte Vedra, 543-1520, trompeloeil salon.com Offers salon specialties for the bridal party: mani/pedis, up-dos, extensions, makeup application, aromatherapy. TUSCAN BLISS MEDSPA 3980 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 241-9000, tuscanblissmedspa. com Cellulite reduction, laser hair removal, skin tightening, spider-vein removal, chemical peels, Botox and Juvederm. TWO BLONDES AND A GUY SALON 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 104, 646-0970, twoblondes andaguy.com Redken signature salon offers hair and nail services. Gift certificates available. WOW! HAIR SALON 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 103, St. Augustine, 824-6715, wowhairsalonfl.com American Board Certified colorist Carrie Dolpp offers a facial consultation with every cut and color. Brazilian blowouts, keratin treatment, perms, high/lowlights, extensions, waxing, men’s styling, updo’s. YOUTHFUL MEDICAL SPA 110 Professional Dr., Ste. 104, Ponte Vedra, 273-6286, youthfulmedicalspa.com Offers Thermage, skintightening, fractional skin resurfacing, Botox, Juvaderm, laser hair removal, photofacials, microdermabrasion and Jane Iredale makeup.
Cakes/Catering
A LA CARTE CATERING & EVENT PLANNER 331 First Ave. N., Jax Beach, 241-2005, alacarte-jax.com Offers full service catering and event planning in the Beaches area, with its own pastry chef, service attendants, bartenders, rental equipment and florists. ANGIE’S CAKES ETC. 1906 Parental Home Rd., Ste. 1, Spring Park, 724-2212, angiescakesetc.com Wedding cake specialist creates madeto-order cakes. The specialty is strawberry cake; more than 20 fillings to choose. ANTHONY’S GOURMET CATERING 670 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 264-1338, anthonysgourm etcatering.com Full-service caterer can stage a brunch, buffet reception, seated dinner or stand-up reception. BROUDY’S LIQUORS AND FINE WINES 516 W. Geoffrey St., St. Augustine, 417-2090, broudys.com 353 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 273-6119 35 N. Ponce de Leon, St. Augustine, 829-6909 138 S.R. 13, Ste. 140, Julington Creek, 482-0955 5000 U.S. 17, Stes. 1 & 2, Fleming Island, 269-7029 From small family functions to grand receptions, Broudy’s staff can help with selection and special orders. THE CAKE SHOP OF SAN JOSE 3911 Hendricks Ave., San Jose, 306-0303, jaxcakeshop. com Custom wedding and special-occasion cakes, miniature desserts and pastries. CAMICAKES CUPCAKES 1910 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 541-1095, camicakes.com 9734 Deerlake Court, Ste. 5, Tinseltown, 998-4611 Gourmet cupcakes made with fresh ingredients: sweet potato, red velvet, mint chocolate and The Elvis – that’s right, banana and peanut butter with chocolate frosting. Thankyavurrymuuuch. CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY COMPANY 1014 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 491-4663, chezlezan bakery.com Chez Lezan can create wedding cakes and groom’s cakes, plus goodies for the reception and shower. Consultations, tastings by appointment.
CHOUX CAKE STUDIO 4458 Marquette Ave., Avondale, 955-3398, chouxbakery. com This historic bakery offers world-class pastry and custom design and personalized service. Tasting boxes are available. CINOTTI’S BAKERY, DELI & BOUTIQUE 1523 Penman Rd., Jax Beach, 246-1728, cinottisbakery. com Four generations of Cinottis have served the Beaches since 1964, creating wedding cakes and groom’s cakes for more than 65 years, in traditional or up-to-date styles. Cinotti’s also offers catering services, party trays and delivery and set-up. COOKIES BY DESIGN 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 203, Jacksonville, 296-3399, cookiesbydesign.com Cookie centerpieces for showers and wedding tables, wedding cookie favors. The wedding gifts and treats are available in a variety of sizes in a range of prices. CULINARY OUTFITTERS CATERING 9E S. Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, 829-2727, culinaryoutfitters. org Services for any size wedding or party. The Bistro, an onsite facility, accommodates up to 25 guests for rehearsal dinner, reception or brunch. CUPCAKE GIRLS DESSERT COMPANY 1516 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 372-4579, cupcakegirls dessert.com Wedding cakes, cupcakes, cupcake towers, favors, ice cream cups and cones, cookies and desserts. DAVOLI’S CATERING 7035 Philips Hwy., Southside, 738-5415, davolicatering.com Offers gourmet cuisine and impeccable service, ensuring the freshest ingredients and nutritive value for every menu item. d’VINE CUISINE INC. 2762 Park St., Riverside, 742-7353, d-vinecuisine.com Customized catering for rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions. Tea parties for bridal showers are also available. EDGEWOOD BAKERY 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, 389-8054, edgewood bakery.com Since 1947, this bakery has offered custom wedding cakes and groom’s cakes, as well as other desserts. E STREET EVENTS 318-9912, e-streetevents.com This company offers modern wedding and event styling and management. FLIPPIN’ GOOD COOKIES 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 104, Southside, 333-9753, flippingoodcookies.com The locally owned company has made-from-scratch, hand-decorated cookie favors and photoimages on specialty cookies. FOR THE LOVE OF CAKE 4205 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 388-6400, loveofcakejax. com Family-owned cake shop creates custom wedding cakes and specialty/sculpted cakes. Call for a consultation. LET THEM EAT CAKE! 3604 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 2, Avondale, 389-2122 This artisan bakery serves coffee, croissants and muffins, a variety of cupcakes, pastries and individual desserts. Sandwiches, soups and salads, too. Whole cakes (coconut is popular) can be made-to-order. SIVADA’S CUPCAKERY 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 27, Avondale, 647-7586 All the cupcakes are baked fresh daily, with the finest ingredients. There are more than 20 varieties, including specialty items like tiramisu, crème brûlée, and strawberry cheesecake. STOVER’S CUSTOM CAKES 703-0245, stoverscustomcakes.com Stover’s makes wedding cakes from scratch, customized to fit any taste and budget, or to accommodate dietary, allergy or religious restrictions. Call for an appointment. SWEET BY HOLLY 4624 Town Crossing Blvd., Ste. 137, 564-2711, sweetbyholly. com Hollis Wilder, twice a winner on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars,” offers 30 flavors of cupcakes made from scratch daily. Frozen yogurt means 12 flavors and 48 toppings.
Wedding Planners
ELEGANT WEDDINGS BY LISA 268-1429, elegantweddingsbylisa.com Elegant Weddings has specialty packages to fit any budget, ranging from just the ceremony to all-inclusive events including vow renewals, and featuring beach weddings. FIRST COAST WEDDINGS & EVENTS 739-8003, firstcoastweddings.com The full-service wedding coordinating and planning company serves happy couples from Savannah to Palm Coast. FLAIRE WEDDINGS & EVENTS 2762 Park St., Riverside, 352-1832, flaireweddings.com Northeast Florida modern event design and planning firm, specializing in start-to-finish planning and event design for local celebrations as well as destination weddings.
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Judy Dot Dubb Your true love is probably a spoiled and stinky cairn terrier, but that’s okay. You steal my heart every day. Kiss. Punch Dot Dubb K X Williams The last year has been amazing with you in my life. I never thought I could love someone as much as I love you. I love you for all that you are all that you have been and all your yet to be. Your Future Wifey Layla & Tyler Happy Valentine’s Day to the most beautiful precious little angels that I get to call my babies. You two mean the world to me. I look forward to waking up and seeing your little faces. Hearing your laughs is the best sound I have ever heard. You have made me a better person. I love you guys more than worlds can say. Love always, Mommy! Baby Happy Valentine’s Day to my man. The one who is always there to pick me up whenever I’m down. My rock and my biggest support. Without you I would be lost. Thank for being there for me and the kids. I can’t ever thank you for what you do for our family. We love you very much. Yours always, Your Baby Puki Bear The last year that I have spent with you has been amazing. I enjoyed every second, every cuddle & every laugh we shared together. You have really grown on me and I thought you should know that! I’m looking forward to many more adventures together. Happy Valentine’s Day, Baby. I#heart#you# T-Sizzle Happy Valentine’s Day, Morgan Pup! I love your puddy nose and the howl you let out every time I walk in the door. To the best golden retriever, thank you for being such a meaningful significant part of my life! Jessie Dear Giranamo the Cat I have never loved anything the way I love your dirty, tree-climbing blanket snuggling behind. Happy Valentine’s Day Lauren To My “Lucky” Dog I’m the lucky one because you chose me! Diana FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 19
<<< FROM PREVIOUS G.G. EVENTS 318-4334, g.gevents@yahoo.com, ggevents.net Fullservice wedding and event planners, based in Avondale/Ortega, help plan, design and coordinate that special day. SOUTHERN CHARM EVENTS 4031 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 731-5978, southerncharmevents.org Full-service wedding planning company has packages to fit any budget, bringing a touch of Southern charm to the wedding process with vintage rentals, décor and design. TO-DOERS, INC. EVENT PLANNING 386-5662, todoers.com Local company offers consultations, full-wedding planning. Monica Bernhardt and her professional team specialize in destination weddings. THE WEDDING AUTHORITY 75 King St., Ste. 116, St. Augustine, 826-0166, thewedding authority.com Full-service wedding designer and planner located in the Lightner Museum building overlooking the courtyard, for ceremonies for up to 100, or choose from a list of options.
Celebration Sites
AMORÉ WEDDING CHAPEL 75 King St., Ste. 116, St. Augustine, 826-0715, amorewedding.com In historic Lightner Museum, with stained-glass windows; seats up to 50 guests and can supply an ordained minister or officiants, consultants, photography and flowers. CABANA BEACH CLUB 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., 280-3403, sawgrassmarriott.com Complete facilities for receptions and rehearsal dinners, including a pool deck that can accommodate 250 guests, and casual indoor dining in 619 Ocean View restaurant, accommodating up to 80, with views of the ocean. CLUB CONTINENTAL 2143 Astor St., Orange Park, 264-6070, clubcontinental.com St. Johns River view, gardens. Mediterranean-style clubhouse serves wedding parties and receptions; the ceremony can be on a patio by an Italian balustrade. Some B&B guest rooms have Jacuzzis and fireplaces. DEERCREEK COUNTRY CLUB 7816 McLaurin Road N., Southside, 363-1604 Colonialstyle clubhouse available for indoor and outdoor weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and sit-down receptions for up to 150 guests. FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, 829-3168, fountainofyouthflorida.com The historic 15-acre waterfront setting dates to 1565. Themed weddings are a specialty, in 3,000-sq.-ft. Events Pavilion, accommodating 300 standing guests, featuring a bridal room, catering kitchen. Day or evening ceremonies. FOXY LADY CRUISES 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 398-9553 Downtown Jacksonville, 398-9553, foxyladycruises.com Operating from two locations, presenting new yacht Foxy Lady II, with two cash bars, open-air decks and a galley. The 137-passenger capacity is ideal for weddings, receptions, rehearsals, luncheons, showers and bachelor/bachelorette parties. The original yacht launches in Jacksonville, accommodating 149 guests. HIDDEN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 3901 Monument Rd., Arlington, 641-8121 ext. 118 Fullservice professional staff provides gourmet cuisine for wedding parties and receptions. Non-members may rent the facility, which accommodates up to 300 seated guests. An outdoor garden may be used for a wedding ceremony. HAMPTON INN JACKSONVILLE BEACH/OCEANFRONT 1515 First St. N., 241-2311, hamptoninnjaxbeach oceanfront.com Specializes in ceremonies and receptions. Professional onsite planners and staff. Choose either the White Sands Room or Sand Dollar Room, or opt for the Ocean Lawn for an outdoor ceremony. THE HILLTOP RESTAURANT 2030 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 272-5959, hilltop-club.com Victorian mansion, among the live oaks, offers grand pianos, gardens, dance floors, fireplaces and a fountain for ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, buffets and receptions. IN THE GARDEN 13364 Beach Blvd., Ste. 314, Jacksonville, 483-6769, inthegardenlandscapeanddesign.com Mediterraneaninspired spot ideal for garden weddings and events for up to 85 seated guests and 100 standing. JACKSONVILLE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 3985 Hunt Club Rd., Intracoastal, 223-5555, jaxgcc.com Full service catering and banquet facilities in an upscale country club atmosphere. Outdoor ceremony site on the lawn overlooking golf course and lake. For the reception, the club seats 250 guests or 450 guests for cocktails. JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS 370 Zoo Pkwy., Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org In-house certified caterers offer a range of menu options. The 7,000-square-foot open terrace overlooks the Aviary. Customized packages are available for up to 400. The Gardens at Trout River Plaza seat 350, or 500 for cocktails. The Asian Bamboo Gardens accommodate 50 to 250. LODGE & CLUB AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 607 Ponte Vedra Blvd., 273-9500, pontevedra.com Features more than 11,000 square feet of flexible reception and
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banquet space for parties of 20 to 150 people. Services: floral decorations, ice sculptures, musical entertainment. Guest rooms have fireplaces and Jacuzzis. MANDARIN COMMUNITY CLUB 12447 Mandarin Rd., 607-9935, mandarincommunityclub.org The historic club’s main hall, with hardwood floors, has a seating capacity of up to 115 guests for small weddings, receptions. For an outdoor setting, Billard Commemorative Park may be rented solo or combined with Club building and features a white gazebo. MARSH CREEK COUNTRY CLUB 169 Marshside Dr., St. Augustine, 461-1101, marshcreekweddings.com Banquet choices from cocktails to heavy hors d’oeuvres to full-course. Dining room seats up to 140; 250 for cocktails. Onsite coordination is included; formally attired, trained staff assists. MAVERICKS LIVE 2 Independent Dr., Jacksonville Landing, 356-1110, mavericksatthelanding.com Bachelor and bachelorette parties, rehearsal after-parties and wedding receptions at the exclusive VIP Lounge in Miss Ellie’s Bardello. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org Options for celebrations big or small; The Rooftop has a capacity of up to 150 guests, The Wachovia Room accommodates up to 115 and individual floors accommodate up to 400. Table and linen rentals available. PRIME F. OSBORN III CONVENTION CENTER 1000 Water St., Downtown, 630-4000, jaxevents.com Accommodates 50 to 4,000 guests, with meeting rooms and a ballroom available. Reservations are taken six months to one year in advance. QUEEN’S HARBOUR YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB 1131 Queen’s Harbour Blvd., Intracoastal, 220-2118, clubcorp.com Ceremonies and receptions by the marina and golf course accommodate up to 300 standing guests and up to 200 seated. Onsite catering provides hors d’oeuvres to buffets to dinners. Outdoor ceremonies may be performed in the classic gazebo. THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., 277-1100, ritzcarlton.com Oceanfront Lawn, The Courtyard and The Beach for the ceremony; The Plaza Ballroom, for 100-150 guests and The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, 800 standing or divide into salons. Customized cuisine and florals, photography and limousine services, musical entertainment, ceremony officiates, wedding planners and advisors and other vendor services. RIVER CRUISES 1840 Perry Pl., San Marco, 306-2200, jaxrivercruises.com Cruising the St. Johns River on a sternwheeler, the Lady St. Johns, accommodating up to 250 guests, or the Annabelle Lee, up to 100. A wedding coordinator is available; the captain can perform the ceremony. The staff can supply decorations, food and a DJ. Full bar is available. THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550, Downtown, 791-9797 This restaurant and banquet venue, on the 42nd floor of the BankAmerica building has panoramic views, space for most any size celebration. Call for rates and availability. TREE HILL NATURE CENTER 7152 Lone Star Rd., Arlington, 724-4646, treehill.org Strasser Amphitheater is a covered, open-air venue with three levels of informal seating that can accommodate 250 guests, around a central stage. UNIVERSITY CLUB 1301 Riverplace Blvd., 877-684-3919, clubcorp.com Private dining rooms offer a panoramic view of Downtown and the St. Johns River. Accommodates up to 150 guests for seated dinners, 400 for stand-up receptions. WINDSOR PARKE 13823 Sutton Park Dr. N., Intracoastal, 223-4653, windsorparke.com Offers banquet and dining facilities in the 9,250-square-foot clubhouse. Private gazebo, and the reception in the elegant dining area that accommodates up to 150 guests. Menu selections are suitable for both large and intimate events.
Restaurants
13 GYPSIES 887 Stockton St., Riverside, 389-0330, 13gypsies.com Neighborhood bistro for parties and catering. Reservations required for in-house parties. Authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine with a modern twist. BISTRO AIX 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com Private dining rooms are available for rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons or receptions. Flexible seating for up to 58 guests, customdesigned menus, personalized service, event planning and catering services. Catering onsite or at your location. BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 10920 Baymeadows Rd. E., Ste. 3, 519-8000, broadwayfl. com Family-owned-and-operated Italian pizzeria caters events, offering trays of authentic entrées, pasta, subs (order a 4-foot 10-pounder), wings and salads. BUDDHA THAI BISTRO 301 10th Ave. N., Jax Beach, 712-4444 Authentic fare. Dishes are made with the freshest ingredients, from tried-andtrue recipes. Call for details on small group parties. ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE 1396 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 388-4884, espetosteakhouse. com Newly relocated churrascaria features gauchos who carve the meat onto your plate from their serving tables. GUSTO 1266 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 372-9925, gustojax.com Gusto offers a taste of classic Old World Roman cuisine in Northeast Florida. Serving a variety of bruschettas, an extensive antipasti menu, homemade breads and pasta, a variety of beef, chicken and fish delicacies, an open pizza-tossing kitchen, full bar and Chef’s favorite limoncello, amari and grappa, Gusto can delight the senses. Enjoy the atmosphere, the food and drink, the ones you’re with and, Wednesdays through Saturdays, the live music. Authentic Roman specialties include eggplant parmesan, meat and veggie lasagna, linguine with clams or mussels, pappardelle puttanesca or Bolognese, penne all’arrabbiata, saltimbocca alla Romana, Scarpariello chicken breasts, osso buco, Roman grouper and more. The Times Union says “Gusto does upscale dining with a casual, welcoming vibe,” so leave your troubles at the door and enjoy an evening in Rome. Open on Valentine’s Day for lunch at 11 a.m.; dinner
Dianne Key Cameron, owner of Deerwood Florist in Southside, has years of experience making weddings gorgeous.
begins at 5 p.m., with a special sweetheart dinner for two at $80 per couple. Reservations are recommended. GYPSY CAB COMPANY 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-8244, gypsycab. com Offers a banquet facility that accommodates up to 100 guests. Choose on-or off-site catering, featuring an extensive, varied international menu. KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 1147 Amelia Plaza, Fernandina Beach, 277-8782, kabuki japanesesteakhouse.com Traditional Japanese fare, steaks, chicken and seafood entrées, available in a party package. Celebrate the wedding at a teppanyaki table or in a private dining room. Call owner Steve Wong for details. MATTHEW’S 2107 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 396-1213 ext. 112, matthewsrestaurant.com Matthew’s catering services feature a menu of an eclectic mix of Mediterranean flavors, served onsite or at your location. The staff can handle rentals, linens, bar service and decorations. MEDITERRANIA 3877 Baymeadows Rd., 731-2898, mediterraniarestaurant.com With a private banquet room that accommodates up to 70 guests, Mediterrania offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and cuisine prepared in the classic European tradition. METRO DINER 3302 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-3701, metrodiner.com With facilities to accommodate up to 80 guests, the 1930s diner offers full-service catering for small receptions and rehearsal dinners, serving a complete menu (cold platters, hors d’oeuvres or dinners), which can be customized. MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573, mezzarestaurant andbar.com Mezza is ideal for rehearsal dinners or small intimate wedding receptions. Choose the formal dining room, the landscaped patio or the casual ambience at the bar. MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS 4972 Big Island Dr., 998-9744, moxiefl.com Chef Tom Gray’s restaurant offers several private rooms and spaces ideal for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and wedding receptions. 95 CORDOVA & COBALT LOUNGE 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 819-6006 Fine dining within historic Casa Monica Hotel. Catering and banquet facilities. OLD CITY HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT 115 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 826-0113, oldcityhouse.com In the historic district; offers full-service weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners for 10 to 80 guests. The Inn has seven B&B rooms featuring four-poster beds and Jacuzzis. PINEGROVE MEAT MARKET & DELI 1511 Pine Grove Ave., Avondale, 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com For more than 40 years, Pinegrove has been creating fare with fresh ingredients and USDA choice prime aged beef cut to order. Catering services available. RAINTREE RESTAURANT 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-7211, raintreerestaurant.com Renovated turn-of-the-century home offers private dining rooms and a garden with a gazebo. Showers, rehearsal dinners and receptions. The restaurant seats 55 guests upstairs and 30 downstairs. THE REEF 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A N., St. Augustine, 824-8008, thereefstaugustine.com Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean; offers Ocean’s Edge banquet room with seating for up to 100 for dinners, showers, receptions, indoor ceremonies or beach access for ceremonies by the sea, two private balconies. TAVERNA 1986 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 398-3005, tavernasan marco.com Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. Local craft beer and more than 20 wines are served. TAVERNA YAMAS 9753 Deer Lake Court, 854-0426, tavernayamas.com The Mediterranean restaurant, featuring private dining options, accommodates groups for parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions. Belly-dancers and a DJ are available.
B&Bs/Inns/Hotels
THE ADDISON ON AMELIA ISLAND 614 Ash St., Amelia Island, 277-1604, addisonamelia.com 1870s antebellum home featuring gardens, a fountain, a courtyard and private porches. Special touches, like a horse and carriage, are available; call for wedding package details. AMELIA ISLAND WILLIAMS HOUSE 103 S. Ninth St., Fernandina Beach, 277-2328, williams house.com Old World charm and modern amenities in the
historic district. Packages include elopement wedding and reception, intimate celebration. AUGUSTIN INN 29 Cuna St., 800-248-7846, augustininn.com A half-block from the historic bayfront, the 1898 Augustin Inn offers whirlpool tubs, antique furnishings, two-course breakfasts. Wedding services, inclusive packages available, walled courtyard that can accommodate parties from two to 22. BAYFRONT MARIN HOUSE 142 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 824-4301, bayfront marinhouse.com The historic buildings comprising the Bayfront Marin House are a romantic setting for a honeymoon, vow renewals, commitment ceremonies and anniversary getaway. Packages and wedding coordinators are available. BAYFRONT WESTCOTT HOUSE 146 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 825-4602, westcott house.com Honeymoon packages include breakfast in bed and horse-drawn carriage rides. The 1880 Victorian-era mansion features appointed suites (some with Jacuzzis). CARRIAGE WAY BED & BREAKFAST 70 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 829-2467, carriageway.com This Victorian style home, in historic district, offers decorated rooms in several packages. CASA MONICA HOTEL 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 827-1888, casamonica.com Historic, four-diamond hotel has a 4,000-square-foot deck for ceremonies or receptions. The grand ballroom seats up to 220 guests, Flagler Ballroom seats 110. On-and off-premises catering, wedding packages, customized menus, bridal suites. THE CEDAR HOUSE INN VICTORIAN BED & BREAKFAST 79 Cedar St., St. Augustine, 829-0079, cedarhouseinn.com This restored 1893 Victorian home, decorated with antiques, is located in the historic district. Owner Cynthia Humphrey offers small intimate weddings, a full gourmet breakfast and free onpremises parking. An officiant is available. CROWNE PLAZA AIRPORT 14670 Duval Rd., Northside, 741-4404, cpjacksonville airport.com The hotel has 8,000 square feet of flexible function space, a grand ballroom and courtyard, accommodating up to 160 guests, as well as a pool, catering, award-winning chef and banquet facilities. Packages available. CROWNE PLAZA RIVERFRONT 1201 Riverplace Blvd., 398-8800, cpjacksonville.com The hotel has 12,000 square feet of flexible function space, accommodating up to 500 guests, as well as a pool deck for sitdown dinners and receptions. For overnight stays, there are 292 rooms and suites, with group discounts available. Amenities include an outdoor pool and fitness room. ELIZABETH POINTE LODGE 98 S. Fletcher Ave., Amelia Island, 277-4851, elizabeth pointelodge.com Boutique hotel on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Owners David and Susan Caples offer accommodations in the Main House, Ocean House and Miller Cottage, and can customize amenities. THE FAIRBANKS HOUSE 227 S. Seventh St., Amelia Island, 277-0500, fairbanks house.com Owners Bill and Theresa Hamilton welcome guests to an 1885 Italianate villa for a honeymoon or getaway. Private cottages and rooms with king-sized beds, Jacuzzis and fireplaces, plus wine, chocolates and pampering. Packages vary and an Elopement Package is offered. HILTON GARDEN INN 45 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra, 280-1661, hilton.com Offers banquet facilities for rehearsal dinners, showers and receptions. An event coordinator is onsite to handle details, including wedding and honeymoon romance packages. HILTON HISTORIC BAYFRONT 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 829-2277, hilton.com In the historic district, the 72-room boutique-style hotel offers a ballroom, outdoor site, for ceremonies, receptions, showers and rehearsal dinners for up to 100. HOTEL INDIGO 9840 Tapestry Park Cir., 996-7199, hoteldeerwoodpark. com This full-service boutique hotel is situated on a lake in the European-style village of Tapestry Park, a central location perfect for out-of-town guests. Group rates are available. HOYT HOUSE 804 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina, 277-4300, hoythouse.com A gazebo, cocktail reception area, guest rooms, pool and spa and gardens. The mansion is available for rental; extras can include catering, flowers and bar service. HYATT REGENCY RIVERFRONT HOTEL 225 East Coast Line Dr., Northbank, 588-1234, jacksonville.hyatt.com Full-service catering facilities for up to 1,000 guests, including the 28,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, riverside rooms and private balconies overlooking the St. Johns.
JACKSONVILLE MARRIOTT AT SOUTHPOINT 4670 Salisbury Rd., 296-2222, marriott.com Accommodates rehearsal dinners and receptions for up to 400, outdoors or in the ballroom. Bridal suites available. Group discounts offered and reservations should be made several months in advance. THE LODGE & CLUB 607 Ponte Vedra Blvd., 273-9500, pontevedra.com The 66-room oceanfront hotel and private club is popular for beach wedding ceremonies. More than 10,000 square feet of reception and banquet space; for events for 20 to 150 guests. OMNI JACKSONVILLE HOTEL 245 Water St., Downtown, 355-6664, omnihotels.com Downtown’s only four-diamond hotel. More than 14,000 square feet of function space, including the Florida Ballroom, and rooms for luncheons and rehearsal dinners. The Omni’s fare includes kosher and ethnic menus. Sleeping rooms for out-oftown guests and champagne and breakfast-in-bed for the bride and groom are available. Call for a consultation. PONTE VEDRA INN & CLUB 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-1111 This 250room award-winning oceanfront resort has been hosting events for more than 75 years, with Old-World elegance and sophistication. The resort and private club features more than 30,000 square feet of reception and banquet space in a variety of unique venues. The dining rooms accommodate gatherings from 10 to 450 people. RAMADA INN MANDARIN 3130 Hartley Rd., 268-8080, jaxramada.com Ramada Inn Mandarin offers complete facilities for rehearsal dinners, weddings and receptions for 10 to 300 guests. Ramada’s catering service provides anything from hors d’oeuvres to complete meals. A guest-services staff and reception planner are on hand. Group rates are available. THE RIVERDALE INN 1521 Riverside Ave., 354-5080, riverdaleinn.com This historic Victorian mansion is a setting for intimate receptions, rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons, and offers overnight accommodations. With an event coordinator onsite, packages can be tailored for large or small events. ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORIC INNS 88 Riberia St., Ste. 400, 866-801-2991, sayhiinns.com The St. Johns County Visitor & Convention Bureau has information on more than 20 B&Bs, all within walking distance of historic St. Augustine. In addition to breakfast, some inns offer other meals. SAWGRASS MARRIOTT RESORT & BEACH CLUB 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-7777, sawgrassmarriott.com Reception accommodations for 10-1,000, from a champagne reception to a multicourse dinner. Several ceremony locations onsite, including a gazebo. Packages include wedding coordination, theme decorations, cakes and honeymoons. Reservations recommended up to one year in advance. SHERATON JACKSONVILLE HOTEL 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd., 380-4136, sheratonjacks onville.com The ballroom can accommodate up to 260 guests, as well as professional culinary and service teams who strive to make the wedding of your dreams a reality.
Ceremony/Reception Venues
AETNA RIVERFRONT WEDDINGS & EVENTS 841 Prudential Dr., 591-9591, jaxweddingsandevents.com Riverfront venue can stage garden ceremonies and indoor receptions. Two grand staircases, catering, coordinators, full bar service, décor and entertainment. AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION 6800 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 261-6161, omnihotels. com Hold an intimate ceremony amid ancient mossy oaks and marshlands. For wedding packages, call the Wedding & Social Events Department. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466, jacksonville.blackfinn americangrille.com For intimate to large wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bachelorette parties and more, BlackFinn can provide an ideal special event, accommodating 25-200 guests. Catering is also available. COUNTRY CLUB OF ORANGE PARK 2525 Country Club Blvd., 276-7660, ccofop.com The staff at the stately, Southern-style mansion offers event planning. Several dining rooms can accommodate 50-200 guests. HARMONIOUS MONKS 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 880-3040, harmon iousmonks.net Hold rehearsal dinners and receptions at this site with a full bar, staff, kitchen, DJ and band with room rental. Call for availability. KALUBY’S BANQUET BALLROOM 8221 Southside Blvd., Ste. 3, 508-3045, kalubysbanquet ballroom.com 9920 Old Baymeadows Rd., Southside The ballrooms, featuring sparkling chandeliers and hardwood floors just right for dancing, seated dining and mingling, can accommodate up to 150 guests. Outside catering welcome at both locations, and Kaluby’s also offers catering, bar service, DJ and décor. THE KEELER PROPERTY Normandy Boulevard, Westside, 535-0709, thekeeler property.com This rustic wedding and event venue is a 40acre farm-like area featuring a covered bridge, barn and springfed pond. The sites can accommodate 300 guests each. NORTH BEACH BISTRO 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105, nbbistro.com The Bistro offers a private dining room/art gallery for rehearsal dinners, showers and receptions, which can accommodate 75 seated guests or 100 for a standing reception. A professional staff, serving custom fare, adds elegance to your event. ONE OCEAN RESORT & SPA 1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 853-2373, oneoceanresort.com This wedding destination features appointed luxury oceanfront accommodations, upscale restaurant Azurea, more than 10,000 square feet of event space for up to 500 guests with ballrooms and verandas. Catering and planning specialists coordinate everything from oceanfront ceremonies to candlelit receptions, and covered or uncovered cocktail hours. THE RENAISSANCE RESORT 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, 940-8635, worldgolfren aissance.com The Renaissance Resort can assist with rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions and guestrooms – and a complementary honeymoon suite – in a beautiful setting. RIVERSIDE HOUSE 2165 Park St., Riverside, 387-9927, jljacksonville.org
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KALUBY’S DANCE CLUB 8221 Southside Blvd., Ste. 3, Southside, 338-9200, kalubys.com 13245 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 7, Intracoastal, 221-1331 The dance instructors have been helping hundreds of couples perfectly perform that important first dance together, for more than 30 years in Northeast Florida. THE WEDDING DANCE STUDIO 3837 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 998-3939, theweddingdancestudio.com Couples learn to dance for their first dance at the reception. The first lesson is free.
Officiants
<<< FROM PREVIOUS The Junior League of Jacksonville’s Riverside House includes a board room, auditorium, audio/PA system, reception hall and kitchen at affordable rates. Originally a church, this historic property is a setting for wedding ceremonies, receptions and meetings for 125 seated guests. ST. JOHNS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 205 St. Johns Golf Dr., St. Augustine, 940-3200, stjohns golf.com The clubhouse and facilities overlook the ninth and 18th greens. The club can accommodate 50-300, and up to 170 on the covered patio. Catering chefs, professional staff. TPC SAWGRASS 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra, 273-3344, tpc.com Mediterranean Revival-style clubhouse with banquet halls for receptions, rehearsal dinners, luncheons and groom’s golf outings. The event lawn and gardens, overlooking The Stadium and Dye’s Valley Courses, for the ceremony or cocktail hour. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME One World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 940-4000, worldgolf halloffame.org The Hall of Fame seats 200 guests and is available for wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners, with several event spaces from which to choose.
Rides/Limos
AA SUSIE’S LIMOUSINE 6261 Powers Ave., Lakewood, 731-5466, 888-546-6178, susieslimo.com Exotic rides – stretch sedans and SUVs, land yachts, Lincolns, even a stretch PT Cruiser – and multiple trips, large groups (accommodating 8 to 30 passengers) and multiple locations are no problem. CAREY LIMOUSINE 5320 Springfield Blvd., Jacksonville, 277-2707, 800-3364646, carey.com Vehicles for wedding parties and guests up to eight passengers. Packages are available. Choose from stretch limos, luxury sedans, deluxe vans and mini buses. COACH & CARRIAGE LIMOUSINE 6261 Powers Ave., Lakewood, 2683555, coachandcarriage.com In business for more than 20 years, locally owned Coach & Carriage offers vehicles in every size and style – Jags, Lexus, Charger, stretch SUVs, Rolls Royce – for that all-important ride. DANA’S LIMOUSINE & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 10220 New Berlin Rd., Ste. 100, Northside, 744-3333, 800-456-5466, danaslimo.com Dana’s offers limos, vans, sedans and mini-busses to seat up to 33 passengers. Packages are available, which include black or white cars, all of which are non-smoking. Dana’s encourages couples to see the fleet before selecting a car. LIGHTHOUSE LIMOUSINE & SEDAN SERVICE St. Augustine Airport, Main Terminal, 866-230-1003 Locally owned and operated. Offers chauffeur service in all non-smoking vehicles; professional chauffeurs. OLD CITY HELICOPTERS, LLC 4900 U.S. 1, Ste. 400, St. Augustine Airport, 824-5506, oldcityhelicopters.com Flights for proposals, honeymoons, weddings, wedding arrivals and departures, and drops of flower petals.
Rentals
ANDY’S TAYLOR RENTAL CENTER 1005 Pope Road, St. Augustine, 471-2991, taylorrental. com Tents, canopies, tables, linens, place settings, accessories, bars and dance floors. Planning services available. COASTAL CELEBRATIONS 900-F Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 501-9020, coastal celebrations.net Offers custom décor pieces, frames, table numbers, tables, trunks. Officiant packages are available. FLAIRE EVENT RENTALS 2762 Park St., Riverside, 352-1832, flaireweddings.com Offers mahogany Chiavari chairs, specialty linens and event lighting, with delivery and set-up. No weekend overtime charges. HANDMADE RENTALS 705-2686, handmaderentals.com Locally owned rental company offers décor options for indoor or outdoor weddings including vintage props, lighted cocktail bar, classic cars and arbor arches. KIRBY RENTALS, LLC 8051 Bayberry Rd., Baymeadows, 739-1312, kirbytent. com Everything for the reception or party, including a variety of tent styles, tables, chairs, linens, china and flatware, catering equipment, podiums, chandeliers, stages and platforms.
Dance/Studios
DANCE TRANCE FITNESS 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com 1515 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 390-0939 The studios offer a variety of classes with state-of-the-art sound and light effects. Free diet and nutrition counseling is available.
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CREATIVE WEDDING CEREMONIES 1401 Riverplace Blvd., Ste. 2013, Southbank, 843-422-1292, creativeweddingceremonies.com. Experienced officiant Maureen Cockburn creates a personal ceremony – nondenominational, religious – your choice. CUSTOM WEDDING OFFICIANT 2800 N. Sixth St., Ste. 261, St. Augustine, 982-2210, mycustomceremony.com. Award-winning notary public John Reardon can help create a romantic, personalized ceremony. JAXNOTARY.COM 327-4066. Michael Scaliatine has provided professional notary public wedding officiant services throughout Northeast Florida for 10 years. KAREN ROUMILLAT 1519 S.R. 13, St. Johns, 707-5207, karenroumillat.com. The nondenominational ordained minister and wedding officiant will travel to perform ceremonies from Amelia Island to St. Augustine. REVEREND DOCTOR GLEN ANGLIN-INGERSOLL, D.D. LAURA INGERSOLL laura.r.ingersoll@gmail.com, daviga31@gmail.com. Internet ordinations; $30/ceremony. Rev. Glen will attend in full formal Scottish regalia. PHILLIP BABER Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville, 7405 Arlington Expressway, 725-8133, 900-5775. Will sign marriage certificates for gay and lesbian couples for $30. CHRISTA CAREY Florida Notary, christa0217@gmail.com RAY FORBESS SR. 630 W. Adams St., Downtown, 634-0900. Florida Bar No. 0194069. No charge if they don’t have money. If they do, $30 to Sulzbacher or No More Homeless Pets. AVERY GARNER Pastor, St. Luke’s Community Church, 1140 McDuff Ave. S., Jacksonville, 389-7726. Free officiating (as schedule allows) for same-sex couples for the remainder of 2015 whether their preference is secular or Christian. JONATHAN W. GRAESSLE WILLIAM S. GRAESSLE, P.A. 219 Newnan St., Fourth Floor, Jacksonville, 353-6333, jonathan@wsgraessle.com, wsgraessle.com. Notary
The natural beauty of Cunberland Island makes it an ideal spot for a wedding ceremony or a secluded honeymoon. Public; conduct the ceremony free; willing to marry any couple, same-sex or opposite-sex, unable to afford a civil officiant. LIANA ROTHSTEIN HOOD, ESQUIRE 4417 Beach Blvd., Ste. 104, Jacksonville, 398-1419, lianarhood@gmail.com Free JOHN MEEKS Notary Public, Ordained, Universal Life Church, johnmeeks@ bellsouth.net JENNIFER O’DONNELL Notary Public, Chamblin’s Uptown, 215 N. Laura St., Downtown, 674-0868. No cost to the LGBT community in the bookstore. RONALD E. (RON) ROHRER Notary Public, River City Legal Support Inc., Orange Park, 800-940-2347, 356-2347. Florida Professional Reporter No. 82; Duval and Clay Counties REV. TERESA “TEA” RORSTROM wolfwind20@gmail.com, Pagan priest ordained through ULC SHANNON SCHOTT, BELKIS PLATA Plata Schott Attorneys & Counselors at Law, Notaries Public, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 2500, Jacksonville, 516-5560, 516-5562, shannon@plataschott.com KERRY SPECKMAN Ordained Minister. kerry@thespecktator.com. $30 to perform same sex marriages; $5 of that to JASMYN. SHAVONE E. STEELE Notary Public, Florida. shavonesteele@gmail.com LAKEVIA WASHINGTON Ordained Minister, Southern Bliss Chapel & Event Venue, 600-4161, southernblisschapel@yahoo.com, southernblisschapel.com MAUREEN WELCH Notary Public. maureenmwelch@hotmail.com BENJAMIN THOMAS WHITEFIELD Ordained Minister, American Marriage Ministries, 859-8968, bentwhitefield@yahoo.com. $30.
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This true-life thriller of a 1950s RESCUE MISSION is a success
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he Finest Hours is a harrowing story of death-defying heroics and teamwork. And cold. Bitter, frosty, wet, nasty cold on the high seas that’s so omnipresent you’ll want to bundle up in fear of catching the sniffles. Huh, “fear.” Such an easy word to throw around and use lightly. No doubt the Coast Guard men who ventured through a blizzard, pounding ocean waves and pouring rain more than 10 miles offshore to rescue the crew of a shipwrecked oil tanker felt fear. How could they not? But in the face of fear, duty prevailed, and the inspiring story of The Finest Hours is the result. The main character in rescue-oriented stories usually has one driving emotion that keeps him going; Chris Pine’s (Star Trek) Bernie Webber has two. One is his recent engagement to local girl Miriam (Holliday Grainger), whom he’s been dating for a few months, and the other is a failed rescue mission during a storm a year earlier that still haunts him. So no points for subtlety for
SATANIC CELLULOID INTHE BOY, THE LATEST HORROR FILM TO take up space at the local cineplexes, Lauren Cohan from The Walking Dead, tries to survive babysitting what seems to be a possessed doll. But is the doll really alive? No spoilers here, but I was reminded in a roundabout way of two much earlier films that dealt with the borderline between fantasy and reality far more effectively. Both films were originally English releases, retitled by their American distributor (American International, in both cases) with more suitable and (frankly) better titles. The earlier film – Curse of the Demon over here; Night of the Demon across the pond – was made in 1957; Burn, Witch, Burn – called Night of the Eagle over there – was a 1962 release. The former can still be had on DVD in both versions; the latter has recently emerged on Blu-ray, never looking better. Directed by Jacques Tourneur, Curse/Night of the Demon is based on a story by the noted ghost/fantasy writer M. R. James that was then adapted for the screen by Hitchcock’s frequent scriptwriter Charles Bennett. From the start, therefore, the film’s pedigree was established. Dana Andrews plays Dr. John Holden, an American psychologist dedicated to exposing paranormal fraud and supernatural hokum. In London for a symposium dealing with said topic, Holden finds himself in a cat-and-mouse game with Doctor Karswell (Niall MacGinnis), a self-proclaimed practitioner of the black arts. However, the stakes in the game prove to be life or death – for one or the other.
Affleck), as they grow more anxious and director Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real restless trying to keep their ship afloat. In Girl), even if these facts are taken from the true story on which the movie is based. some ways, their situation has to be worse It’s February 1952 in Massachusetts, and a because they have no way of signaling horrible winter storm is pounding the coast anyone for help, and mere hours before the off Cape Cod. When an oil tanker is literally ship sinks. The tension here is certainly split in half, Coast Guardsmen understandable, and never feels Bernie, Richard Livesey (Ben contrived for the sake of drama. THE FINEST HOURS Believe me, this story doesn’t Foster), Andy Fitzgerald (Kyle ***@ Gallner) and Ervin Maske (John need any more drama than it Rated PG-13 Magaro) venture out for the already has. rescue. They know it will not be Speaking of which, there’s a easy getting to the ship through a torrential bit too much of Miriam on shore causing a downpour and 70-foot waves, let alone distraction for the film’s own good, and, yes, rescuing the 32 survivors of the wreck. But it seems like a Hollywood version of events they trust their training, throw caution and rather than what was probably the real thing. good sense to the wind, and do their duty However, the action is impressive and nicely on a small lifeboat. “We gotta go out, we accentuated by the 3D, so The Finest Hours don’t have to come back,” Bernie says before is worth it for the upcharge. And if nothing they leave, acknowledging the dangers of else, a solid story about courage and true the mission. heroism is good for the soul. Gillespie also intercuts the crew of the Dan Hudak oil tanker, bravely led by Ray Sybert (Casey mail@folioweekly.com On Holden’s side is lovely Joanna Harrington (Peggy Cummins of 1950’s noir classic Gun Crazy), whose uncle falls prey to the monster at the start. For Holden to save himself, the self-proclaimed skeptic must accept the reality of witchcraft and demonic forces – and the clock’s ticking! Except for the appearance of the Demon at the film’s opening and closing, director Jacques Tourneur relies on lighting, shadow, music, and of course Bennet’s great script to conjure up the film’s suspense, just as in Cat People and I Walked with a Zombie. Some critical naysayers have even bemoaned the fact that Tourneur ever chose to make the supernatural entity visible at all, even though it has become something of an icon in the history of the horror film. (For instance, Carlos Claren’s seminal 1968 study, An Illustrated History of the Horror Film, has the Demon on the cover, a representative image of the genre as a whole.) Seven years later Burn, Witch, Burn returns to the conflict between another smug skeptic and the powers of darkness. A young and charismatic sociology professor named Professor Norman Taylor (Peter Wyngarde), whose course on cults and superstition derides the folly of both, finds quite by accident that his wife Tansy (Janet Blair) is a devotee of witchcraft, totems of which he finds hidden all around the house. Upon being confronted with desiccated spiders and the like, Tansy tells Norman that she is only trying to protect him. Someone at the university wants him dead, out of the running for the upcoming chairmanship. The intellectual academic, of course, thinks she is going off the deep end and orders her to burn all the witchcraft paraphernalia. Ever-dutiful
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Burn, Witch, Burn (1962) Tansy does just that, however reluctantly, with the result that her husband’s safe secure world turns suddenly confrontational, even deadly. Like the earlier film, Burn, Witch, Burn has impeccable writing credentials – a script by Twilight Zone stalwarts Charles Beaumont and Richard Matheson, taken from a novel by Fritz Leiber. Peter Wyngarde (Peter Quint in The Innocents) is utterly convincing as the bewildered Norman Taylor; Janet Blair (the ingénue in 1942’s My Sister Eileen) is equally adept as his resourceful wife. Director Sidney Hayers (who was primarily a TV director, whose sole award nomination was due to this fi lm) ably sustains the suspense without directly revealing the demonic forces – until the end. And even then, the line between fantasy and reality is thin. Intelligent and elegantly crafted thrillers about witchcraft and demonology, Curse of the Demon and Burn, Witch, Burn once again demonstrate that big budgets, special effects, or even color aren’t required for a film to be good. All that’s needed are imagination and talent. Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 23
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SCREENINGS AROUND TOWN
SUN-RAY CINEMA Kung Fu Panda 3 and The Revenant screen at 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema. com. Hail Caesar starts Feb. 5. THE CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Die Hard at 1 and 6:45 p.m. Feb. 3. Traffic noon and 6 p.m., Blood Diamond 6:45 p.m., The Delta Force 7:15 p.m. Feb. 4. A Most Violent Year and Burnt start Feb. 5. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 6795736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. IMAX THEATER The Finest Hours, Rocky Mountain Express, Secret Ocean screen at World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, St. Johns, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com. Deadpool starts Feb. 12.
NOW SHOWING
13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI Rated R A U.S. compound in Libya is attacked and one of the American ambassadors is killed. A military security team tries to keep themselves and the personnel around them alive. Costars Toby Stephens, John Krasinski, Freddie Stroma and Pablo Schreiber. ANOMALISA ***G Rated R Auteur Charlie Kaufman aims his surreal vision at stop-motion animation. Michael Stone (David Thewlis) is an ordinary man. He may be successful – the author of a how-to book on customer service – and he may get to stay in an upscale Cincinnati hotel room for his speech to a group of conventioneers. But he’s also vaguely dissatisfi ed with his marriage, and struggles with life’s tiny frustrations and indignities. He meets Lisa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a shy telephone customer service rep attending the conference to hear Michael speak – and whose own voice sounds to Michael something like salvation. Technical animation tricks will appeal to a wider audience, and devotees of Kaufman’s work will like this blend of heartfelt yearning and straight-up ennui. THE BIG SHORT **** Rated R This takes the mortgage crisis that precipitated the fallout and breaks it into small, digestible pieces easy to comprehend. Strong performances by A-list actors, creative flourishes and a few squirmy laughs. Based on Michael Lewis’ nonfiction bestseller, it’s about three groups who see the meltdown looming, even though the mortgage industry was flourishing. In 2005, San Jose money manager Michael Burry (Christian Bale) looked where others weren’t and saw adjustable rate mortgages were going to price regular folks out of their homes in a few years. Wall Street banker Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling) enlists hot-headed hedge fund manager Mark Baum (Steve Carell) and his team so they can all make millions. Upstart money managers Jamie Shipley (Finn Wittrock) and Charlie Geller (John Magaro) bring in former banker Ben Rickert (Brad Pitt) for financial assistance and guidance. The groups meld and rake it in. — Dan Hudak THE BOY Rated PG-13 A young American woman (Lauren Cohan) is hired as nanny to an English family – but the child she’s to tend to is a doll. A doll. And the adults have some seriously weird rules she must follow. I don’t know about you, but I’d get the first wagon outta town. Costars Rupert Evans and James Russell. CAROL ***G Rated R Writer-director Todd Haynes set this moving love story in ’50s America – a repressive, male-dominated time of intolerance and exclusion. Cate Blanchett is Carol, mother to Rindy (Sadie Heim), bored wife to Harge (Kyle Chandler) – they’re divorcing. It’s Christmas, so Carol goes to New York to shop. In a store, she meets Therese (Rooney Mara), a shy clerk and aspiring photographer. Therese’s boyfriend, Richard (Jake Lacy), wants to take her to Europe and marry her, yet she hesitates. — DH THE CHOICE Rated PG-13 Young love by the sea … it’s something most of us here can relate to. Except usually we don’t encounter comas, pregnancy, and other life-altering challenges. Usually. Costars Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Alexandra Daddario and Tom Smallville Welling. CONCUSSION Rated PG-13 Will Smith is Dr. Bennett Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist who finds an anomaly in a pro football player’s brain during an autopsy. He meets seemingly insurmountable obstacles when he tries to get the truth about the violence and damage associated with concussions suffered by playing contact sports. Costars Alec Baldwin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Paul Reiser and Arliss Howard. DIRTY GRANDPA Rated R We like Robert De Niro and Zac Efron, despite this goofy unnecessary movie. And we really like Aubrey Plaza, whose deadpan delivery is great. Costars Dermot Mulroney, Julianne Hough and Zoey Deutch. THE FIFTH WAVE Rated PG-13 Aliens attack Earth. That’s about all we could find out about this one. Costars Chloë Grace Moretz, Maria Bello and Liev Schreiber. FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK Rated R It’s Marlon Wayans and Fred Willard in this comedic spoof of those allegedly sexy stories everyone was drooling over last year. Costars Mike
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Epps, Jane Seymour, Florence Henderson – wait, what? Florence Henderson? THE FINEST HOURS ***@ Rated R Reviewed in this issue. THE HATEFUL EIGHT Rated R Quentin Tarantino’s movie is about bad guys with no morals. Way out West, in the effing dead of winter, snow piled high, in a cabin where desperate folks take refuge. Ruthless bounty hunters, criminals and killers, steeped in Tarantino violence. Samuel L. Jackson is awesome. Costars Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bruce Dern, Belinda Owino and Channing Tatum. JANE GOT A GUN Rated R Natalie Portman plays a woman whose husband, a criminal, is being threatened by a gang. So she implores her ex-boyfriend to help save hubby. Uh, what’s in it for him? Costars Joel Edgerton, Ewan McGregor. JOY **@@ Rated PG-13 Jennifer Lawrence stars as Joy, a single mom who lives with her mother Terry (Virginia Madsen) and grandmother Mimi (Diane Ladd). Her father Rudy (Robert De Niro) breaks up with his girlfriend and moves into Joy’s basement, which is where Joy’s ex-husband Tony (Édgar Ramírez) currently resides. Only Joy’s best friend from childhood, Jackie (Dascha Polanco), is a reliable confidante in her chaotic daily life. Joy’s always been smart and creative, but never able to realize her dreams or ideas. Then she invents “Miracle Mop,” a self-wringing, washable contraption unlike any mop ever slung around a kitchen floor. She goes to her father’s new girlfriend, Trudy (Isabella Rossellini), for financial help, but is unprepared for the hardships she will face – concept design, production, intellectual property, etc. Director David O. Russell captures the plight of the small business owner well. — DH KUNG FU PANDA 3 **G@ Rated PG Po (Jack Black) is still a disaster of a panda bear. He’s a kung fu master who saved his village from dastardly villains more than once, yet he’s still an unorthodox klutz man-child who seems to destroy everything in his path. Po has no idea how to take over training duties when Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) retires. Cohorts Monkey (Jackie Chan), Crane (David Cross), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Tigress (Angelina Jolie) and Viper (Lucy Liu) help, but there are bigger issues at hand. — DH NORM OF THE NORTH Rated PG Somehow, Norm – a lovable polar bear – and his lemming friends have travelled to the Big Apple instead of their usual habitat, the Arctic Circle. Norm is soon swept up in the marketing side of a large corporation that’s involved with profiting from that same frozen land. Voices by Rob Schneider, Heather Graham, Ken Jeong, Bill Nighy, Colm Meany and Loretta Devine. POINT BREAK Rated PG-13 Yes, this is a remake of the eye-candy brain-pudding 1991 crap. Anyway, tyro FBI agent Utah (Luke Bracey) goes undercover against extremesports-dude-pro-thief Bodhi (Edgar Ramirez). There are nice waves, and snowboarding, rock climbing and some lunatics doing that wingsuit flying – which is just a death wish as far as we can tell – and lots of things blowing up. THE REVENANT **G@ Rated R “As long as you can still grab a breath, you fight,” Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) tells his ailing son Hawk (Forrest Goodluck) at the start of director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s film. The acting and cinematography are great, but there’s not one scene, moment, or even a hint of anything like happiness. Based on a true story, the whole thing’s a glum exercise in survival that only gets worse. DiCaprio is fur trapper Hugh, on a hunting trip under constant threat of attack by natives and French hunters. It’s the 1820s in a lawless land, and fur pelts are currency, which are easily, and often, stolen. Separated from the others, Hugh is mauled by a grizzly bear in a frightening, brutal and horrifying scene. His group tends to him, but it slows them down. Believing Hugh is near death, the captain (Domhnall Gleeson) asks Chip (Will Poulter) and Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy) to stay with young Hawk and dying Hugh – and give the man a proper burial. Fitzgerald panics, kills Hawk and buries Hugh alive, then splits to catch up with the rest. What follows is nearly two hours of Hugh struggling to find the bastards who wronged him and exact his revenge. — DH RIDE ALONG 2 Rated PG-13 The guys are back! Ben (Kevin Hart) is about to get married, which will officially make James (Ice Cube) his brother-in-law. They’re trying to stop the flow of drugs up the East Coast by attacking it at the source – Miami. Violent hilarity ensues. Costars Tika Sumpter, Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn, Ken Jeong, Bruce McGill, and Tyrese Gibson. Rumor has it that Rick Ross, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and T.I. have cameos. ROOM Rated R Brie Larson is mother to Jack (Jacob Tremblay). They’ve been kept in a room all of Jack’s short life and he is beginning to wonder why. We are too. Costars Joan Allen, Sean Bridgers. STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS **G@ Rated PG-13 All the action and visual effects are mediocre. There are some notable surprises and good laughs (including genuinely funny moments from Han and the BB8), and some familiar faces pop up – it’s like seeing forgotten pals from high school at your 30th reunion. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last living Jedi, has vanished. Villainous First Order wants Luke dead to reclaim the Galaxy from the Republic. General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), leader of the Resistance for the Republic, sends a pilot (Oscar Isaac) to the planet Jakku to find Luke’s hideout. The heroes are Rey (Daisy Ridley), a local on Jakku, with droid BB8, and exstormtrooper Finn (John Boyega). Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) join in. Costars Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson, Andy Serkis, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Gwendoline Christie and Lupita Nyong’o. — DH
A+E // ARTS
COMING TO YOUR
SENSES
This year’s THROUGH OUR EYES focuses on the innate awareness of both the artist and audience
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about focusing on the senses,” says Toler. “Some of them would say, ‘That’s great! [Laughs.] But now I’ve got to figure that out!’” The exhibit features 60 pieces in all, primarily 2D with a few 3D pieces as well. The and truly expanded her horizons.” Marsha participating artists include Rhonda C. Bristol, Hatcher has generally used the human portrait Keith Doles, Overstreet Ducasse, Annelies or figure as a template to create surreal-tinged Dykgraaf, Marsha Hatcher, Etta L. Haygood, paintings. For this exhibit, she created mediumRoxanne Hilbert, Melody Jackson, Della Jones, sized works that deal in linear abstraction. Erin Kendrick, Traci Mims, Princess Simpson While easily recognized for her woodblock Rashid, Richlin Burnett-Ryan, Weldon prints, Annelies Dykgraaf ’s submissions Ryan, Tomas Vercher, Laurence Walden, and Roosevelt Watson III. include a dreamlike painting featuring 1930s As with previous Through Our Eyes exhibits, country blues great, and Jacksonville native, some artists are more familiar faces on the local Blind Blake. Roosevelt Watson III, who’s known art scene, while others may be lesser known. for his playful caricatures, submitted colorful Like any group show, the quality, approach, and and involved multimedia works. Weldon media used vary widely. However, there is an Ryan works generally with paint on canvas interesting interplay of evolution that occurred with figurative subject matter. One of his among curator, exhibit, and artist. Along contributions, literally one of the darker pieces with the aforementioned inspiration for the of the show, is a solid black, sculptural tableaux exhibit, some of the artists have been equally of baleful faces and leaping bodies, a chimerical influenced by their participation in previous skull and heart, riddled with bullets, the entire shows. Arced over time, the same artists action of the piece sunken into the cavity of a dealing with the same — albeit ever-changing flatscreen TV. Impressive stuff. — curatorial vision have Some artists used the created a synergy of sensorial theme to touch on THROUGH OUR EYES: SENSORY influence, a kind of grand the historical. A Traci Mims PERCEPTION collaboration between painting is an unflinching An opening reception is held the guests and host. meditation on lynching. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, The Ritz Theatre & Museum, Downtown; the Case in point: Etta L. Placed in the center of the exhibit displays through Aug. 14, Haygood. Her pieces are main walkway, the 3D work ritzjacksonville.com. colorful icon-like images by Richlin Burnett-Ryan is embedded with small also a blunt reminder of our objects, yet for decades she worked solely with past, a frame-like structure of nooses hanging watercolors. “She’s moved totally away from down over a tree. “This piece represents watercolor toward multimedia,” explains Toler. the Civil Rights era and the trauma of the “The other artists don’t even recognize that it’s American landscape at that time,“ explains her work since it’s totally different. She’s evolved Stewart. Princess Rashid, Rhonda C. Bristol, Overstreet Ducasse and Keith Doles, all, This year’s Through Our Eyes exhibit includes work by Lawrence Walden, shown below, and unsurprisingly, offered strong contributions. Marsha Hatcher, above right. And the ubiquitous genre of Steampunk is acknowledged in the graphic-rich, H.R.Giger-like cogs-and-eyes in the work of Laurence Walden. Like sense perception itself, there are varying degrees of emotional intensity at play. As with any group show, the work of greater talents can overpower and draw attention from lesser, or at least burgeoning, talents. However, the artists’ shared bravery to accept an assigned theme and then navigate that concept is a notable achievement. “Everybody has a different concept of how they want to convey a sense, or stimulate a sense, or replicate a sense,” says Stewart, of the show’s challenge to explore the intrinsic powers that help guide us, or even misdirect us, through this life. “There’s something there where artists aren’t simply saying, ‘Hey, look at this.’ They want you to feel something and use more of your senses.” Daniel A. Brown dbrown@folioweekly.com
hile we may share in the same faculties that perceive external stimulus, how we translate that experience and information can be as individual as colors streaked across a canvas. This seems to be one of the currents and ideas that propel a new exhibit. Through Our Eyes: Sensory Perception is the latest edition of the nowannual show held at the Ritz Theatre & Museum in LaVilla. Since 1993, the Through Our Eyes exhibits have highlighted local African-American artists creating original, sometimes-divergently styled works unified with a set theme. Co-curated by the show’s founder, Lydia P. Stewart, and museum administrator Adonnica L. Toler, this year’s exhibit honors that tradition with a look at the experience of consciousness. “Last year, we featured work by Melody Jackson, an artist who was visually impaired,” explains Stewart. “Part of her therapy was art therapy. And when she did her workshop, she talked about how she uses all of her other senses other than vision, and still tried to create something that sighted people can see; but it speaks to something deeper than that.” In addition, Stewart had taken on some young interns from FSCJ’s Vertical Training program, who were also visually impaired. “They had some limited version and they were so enthusiastic, that whenever we had drop-in visitors, they were so good at explaining the art.” These two experiences helped Stewart and Toler develop the thematic foundation for the 2016 presentation. “The show deals with senses and perception,” offers Toler. “Some did a combination of both; some did one or the other.” All in all, the artists embraced the sensebased theme. “They were usually pretty excited
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“Hey Buuuudy!” Funnyman PAULY SHORE appears Feb. 4, 5, and 6 at The Comedy Zone in Mandarin.
PERFORMANCE
ANNIE Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts stages the Broadway smash musical, about the adventures of an orphan girl in 1930s Manhattan who goes from rags to riches, at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 and 5 at 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, $54-$63, thcenter.org. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Based on Gaston Leroux’s 1909 novel of the same name, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Tony Award-winning musical, which is the story of a beautiful soprano and a disfigured musical genius who longs for her love, is staged at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, and 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 442-2929, $38.50$98.50; through Feb. 21, artistseriesjax.org. PICNIC Amelia Community Theatre stages William Inges’ atmospheric drama, about dysfunction and romance that spill over at a family picnic, at 8 p.m. Feb. 4, 5, and 6 at 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, 261-6749, $22; $10 students; through Feb. 20, ameliacommunitytheatre.org. ORDINARY DAYS Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre stages Adam Gwon’s musical, about four lives interconnecting in New York City, 8 p.m. Jan. 5 and 6; 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7177, $20, abettheatre.com. HONKY TONK ANGELS The country-flavored musical, about a young girl who follows her dream of being a singer and goes to Nashville, is staged through Feb. 7. Dinner 6 p.m.; brunch noon, with Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menu (Brunswick stew, fried chicken, collards, corn muffins, and honey bun cake); Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35-$59 plus tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. THE GRAPES OF WRATH Limelight Theatre presents its stage adaptation of John Steinbeck’s story, about the Joad family and their arduous trek from Oklahoma to California during the 1930s Depression, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 5, and 6, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $15; through Feb. 14, limelight-theatre.org.
CLASSICAL, CHOIR & JAZZ
YANNI New Age superstar Yanni performs with a full orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 442-2929, $49.50-$140.50, artistseriesjax.org.
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INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT Guitarists Brian Gore, Lulo Reinhardt, Mike Dawes, and Andre Krengel perform a concert of diverse genres at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St., Riverside, 389-6222, $35; $10 students, riversidefinearts.org. UNF COMPOSERS FORUM Pianist-composer Mike Abene performs 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2878, $8-$25, unf.edu/coas/music/ Calendar.aspx. RARE SONG PERFORMS The ensemble plays 16th-century Spanish music, 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Place, 824-2806, thefirstparish.org. JAZZ ON THE BRIDGE The third annual Jazz on the Bridge, with live music by Pamela “Saxtress” Williams, Tom Browne, Althea Rene, George Freeman, Lisa McClendon, and The Katz Downstairz, plus hors d’oeuvres and canapés, unlimited beer and wine, and a silent auction, is held 6-11 p.m. Feb. 5 at Hyatt Regency Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Dr., Downtown, 354-7799, $105.99; proceeds benefit The Bridge of Northeast Florida’s programs for area youth, bridgejax.com. PASTA & PUCCINI Friday Musicale presents this evening of music and dining, with performances of Italian music by soprano Brittany Fouché, tenor Dr. Jamison Lee Walker accompanied by pianist Denise Wright, and classical guitarist James Kalalat, along with catering by Chef Fred Davoli, wine and appetizers, dancing, and door prizes, 6:30-10 p.m. Feb. 6 at 645 Oak St., Riverside, 355-7584, $75; proceeds benefit Friday Musicale programs, fridaymusicale.com. CONCERTO SHOWCASE CONCERT Dr. Simon Shiao conducts the UNF Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 620-2878, $10, unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx. JAZZ GUITAR IN ATLANTIC BEACH Guitarist Taylor Roberts is featured 7-10 p.m. every Tue. and Wed. at Ocean 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060, ocean60.com.
COMEDY
COMEDY ALL-STARS AT COMEDY ZONE Local funny folks The Comedy All-Stars, with Brian Thomas Ozrick Cooley, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com. PAULY SHORE “Hey Buuuudy!” Funnyman Shore, star of the MTV show Totally Pauly and paradigm-shifting filmic works such as
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THE NEED FOR SPEED
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Kick it into high gear with a worldwide tradition and milestone event. The 75th annual Bike Week at Daytona International Speedway features seven days of heavy-duty wheel-driven action, including high-flying Monster Energy AMA Supercross, Amateur Supercross, Four-Wheeled ATV, Flat Track Race, The Daytona 200, and a midway packed with vendors, displays, attractions, and sponsors. Saturday, March 5-12, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona; for a full schedule of events, go to daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
BIKE WEEK
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CHROME GETS YOU HOME 75TH ANNUAL BIKE WEEK
Riders unite! The global phenomenon known as Daytona Beach Bike Week turns 75 and we’re geared up for the approaching celebration. Each year, the event that some have called Biker Heaven attracts hundreds of thousands of motorcycle riders, manufacturers, enthusiasts, and suppliers from around the world. And this year’s no different, with a line-up of live music, races, exhibitions, revelry, and more. For your complete guide and information source for everything going on Thursday, March 3-10, go to daytonabikeweek.com.
REASONS TO ATTEND THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF DAYTONA BIKE WEEK
HIT THE STRIP MAIN STREET Tap into the heart of the Bike Week action on Daytona Beach’s internationally renowned Main Street. Check out live music from local and national touring acts like Great White, Hairball, Vixen, The Razorbacks, Bobby Friss, Jasmine Caine, and Rockit Fly, along with a variety of food favorites and a plethora of adult beverages. All the details are at daytonabeachmainstreet.com
TWISTED METAL RIVERFRONT PARK ACTION Ride in style showing
off your official gear — clothes and accessories from the only licensed Bike Week vendors. Then check out live music at the Tiki Bar with performances by Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash Tribute), Halo Violation (pictured), Kings of Chaos, Sniper, and Psycho Magnets. Get your photo taken with TV biker star Michele Smith from American Thunder and TV Thunder, meet the Fireball Girls and then hit Builder’s Row for all the latest swag in bikes and accessories. All at Riverfront Park, corner of Beach and Main Streets, Daytona Beach; for a full schedule of events, check out officialgearpromotions.com.
LIVE & LOUD ROCK WEEK Get ready to kick out the jams at Jesters Live, Daytona Beach’s
premier music club, as we celebrate Bike Week with a concert line-up of biker-friendly bands sure to satisfy your urge to rock. On March 4, Buckcherry and Blackberry Smoke bring modern rock and Southern rock vibes. Black Label Society and Big House Pete deliver a night of metal and blues rock swagger on March 5. Classic rock legends Creedence Clearwater Revisited with Chris Hennessy perform on March 10. And Southern rock legends Charlie Daniels Band (pictured) and The Marshall Tucker Band play on March 12. All shows at 1653 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach; for show times and to score tickets, go to jesterslive.com.
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+ EVENTS ARTS ARTS + EVENTS Bio-Dome and In the Army Now, appears at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 and 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6 at The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $25, comedyzone.com. HOT POTATO COMEDY HOUR Local comics appear 9 p.m. every Mon. at rain dogs., 1045 Park St., Riverside, free, 379-4969.
CALLS & WORKSHOPS
PLAYERS BY THE SEA NEW VOICES PROJECT Players by the Sea is accepting submissions of original works by local playwrights for its New Voices project. Two winners will be chosen; winning playwrights work with a dramaturg to develop their pieces, which are then featured in a stage production. Prize includes a $2,000 stipend. Deadline is March 1. For more info, go to playersbythesea. org/new-voices.html. THE ELBOW SEEKS BANDS The Elbow, Downtown’s official entertainment district, accepts artist submissions for a local music compilation, Amplified Vol. 2. Deadline March 1. Any local band, any genre, can submit original works to theelbowjax.com/amplified-artist-submission. (NEU) SONICS MUSIC INITIATIVE Experimental saxophonist-composer Jamison Williams offers a six-week course of workshops with local and visiting improv musician-instructors, at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 101 W. First St., Downtown; for more info, go to neusonics.org. VINTAGE PLAYERS SEEKS OLDER ACTORS Senior theater company The Vintage Players seeks actors ages 50 and better for upcoming local theatrical productions. For more info, contact Gary Baker at 616-1568. ARTS IN THE PARK ENTRIES The annual limited, juried April event held at Atlantic Beach’s Johansen Park seeks applications; coab.us. 2016 ART & COMMUNITY GRANTS NOW OPEN The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida has posted grant applications for categories including Early Childhood Nonprofit Organizations, Individual Artists (Art Ventures), Small Arts Organizations (Art Ventures), and Visual Arts in St. Augustine (Dr. JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Fund). Deadlines vary; for more info and to apply, go to jaxcf.org/apply.
ART WALKS & MARKETS
FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The Downtown art walk is held 5-9 p.m. Feb. 3 and every first Wed., featuring more than 13 live music venues, more than 13 hotspots open after 9 p.m. and 50 total participating venues, spanning 15 blocks in Downtown Jacksonville. iloveartwalk.com. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held Feb. 5 and every first Friday, with more than 15 galleries participating, 829-0065. WEDNESDAY MARKET Produce, arts, crafts, food, live music, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 3, St. Johns Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. COMMUNITY FARMERS & ART MARKET Art, crafts, jewelry, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 3 and every Wednesday, 4300 St. Johns Ave., Riverside, 607-9935. WINTER RAM Some of Riverside Arts Market’s artists, food artists and local, seasonal produce are featured, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 6 and every Sat. through Feb. 26 under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.
MUSEUMS
BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum. org. Naval Station Mayport: Guardian of the Southern Frontier Exhibit runs through Feb. 12. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. Weaver First Saturday Free For All, offering free admission, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 6. Archipenko: A Modern Legacy, 80 works by modern sculptor Alexander Archipenko, is on display through April 17. Conservation, Beautification, and a City Plan: Ninah Cummer and the Establishment of Jacksonville Parks, through Nov. 27. Julien De Casablanca: The Outings Project, through May 1. Rockwell Kent: The Shakespeare Portfolio, through May 15. David Hayes: The Sentinel Series, sculptures of geometrically abstract, organic forms, through Oct. 2. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. The exhibit The Other: Nurturing a New Ecology in Printmaking, featuring works by women printmakers, is on display through April 10. Project Atrium: Ian Johnston, Johnston’s Fish Tales, themes of consumption and material waste, exhibits through Feb. 28. Allegory of Fortune: Photographs by Amanda Rosenblatt, runs through March 27. RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, ritzjacksonville.com. An opening reception for Through Our Eyes 2016: Sensory Perception, 60 works by 18 African-American artists, is held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 4. The exhibit runs through Aug. 14.
GALLERIES
ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828, coab.us. The
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exhibit By the Sea, featuring new paintings by Linda Olsen, is on display Feb. 4-March 4. THE ART CENTER The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 139, Downtown, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. The group show Food Cravings is on display through March 14. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage. com. The opening reception for Metal, Stone, Canvas: The Art of Carlyle Gibbs, featuring innovative, handcrafted jewelry, is held 5-9 p.m. Feb. 5. The exhibit is on display through March 1. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/newsevents/crisp-ellert-art-museum. The exhibit Layout, featuring recent works by sculptor Krysten Cunningham, is on display through Feb. 27. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccvb.org. Celebrate 2016: Artist Member Exhibition is on display through Feb. 19. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. Mermaid Magic is on display through April 5. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Rd., Southside, 535-7252, floridamininggallery. com. Visual Artifacts Part Two – One Mind Two Realities, featuring recent works by multimedia artist Ambler Hutchinson, is on display through March. J. JOHNSON GALLERY 177 Fourth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 435-3200, jjohnsongallery. com. The exhibit Friends, a group show featuring prints, painting, photography, and sculpture, is on display through March 17. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/ jaxfrm.html. The exhibit Evita, featuring a selection of the letters and journals of Eva Perón, the First Lady of Argentina, 1946-’52, is on display through May 1. Bright Interiors, Landscapes and Hauntingly Surreal Figures, featuring acrylic and mixed-media works by Troy Eittreim, is on display through Feb. 28. LIMELIGHT THEATRE 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 471-0179, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org. Paintings by Steven D. Anderson are on display through Feb. 14. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310. The exhibits Black, White and Shades of Gray, Mythos & Fauna, and Our Native Past: First Peoples are on display through Feb. 28.
EVENTS
COMMISSIONER BENNETT TOWN HALL The Tell Me About It Town Hall Meeting, featuring Rachael Bennett, St. Johns County District 5 Commissioner, is held 6-8 p.m. Feb. 4 at World Golf Village Renaissance Resort, 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine. St. Johns County residents can meet Commissioner Bennett and provide feedback regarding county programs, initiatives, and facilities. A Q&A session is included. Details at 209-0305. TIM DORSEY Bestselling Florida-centric mystery author Dorsey discusses and signs copies of his new Serge Storms book, Coconut Cowboy, 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026. FLAGLER LECTURE SERIES Flagler College’s Dr. Jessica Howell, assistant professor of history and director of online learning, discusses “Myth Busters: The Online Takeover of Education,” 9 a.m. Feb. 9 at the college’s Ponce Hall Solarium, 74 King St., St. Augustine, 826-8617, $5, flagler.edu. THE MOTORSPORT LAB A smorgasbord of high-end cars is held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 5-7 at EverBank Field, Downtown, 633-6100, jaxevents.com. CHARIOTS OF FUR The Chariots of Fur Beach Run & Festival features a 5K run/walk and 1-Mile Fun Run, plus sponsor booths, live music, contests, food trucks, dog demos, dogs available for adoption, activities for kids, massages, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit St. Francis Animal Hospital and its efforts to help pets in need of medical care. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Feb. 6 at SeaWalk Pavilion, First Street North, Jax Beach, 247-6100, chariotsoffur5k.org. JAX HOT ROD AUTORAMA This showcase of racecars, hot rods, street rods, customs and motorcycles is held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 6 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown, 630-4000, $10; $8 seniors, military, police, firefighters; $5 ages 6-12, ticketmaster.com. CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP The 2016 USA Curling National Championship, featuring the nation’s top 10 men’s and top 10 women’s curling teams, is held at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 6; 8 a.m. Feb. 7 and 8; 10 a.m. Feb. 9 and 10; games continue through Feb. 13, Veterans Memorial Arena, Downtown, $52 per game, ticketmaster.com. PING PONG TOURNAMENT Green Room Brewing hosts a ping pong tournament every Tue. night, entries cut off at 7:30 p.m. start time. The $10 entry fee gets you one beer/beverage ticket; tickets awarded to the top four finishers. Double elimination, games to 21. USATT-rated opponents must give 5 points to unrated opponents. Green Room Brewing, 228 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 201-9283.
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NEW HORIZONS
After years as progressive bluegrass’ Ol’ Reliable, a new and improved YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND faces the future
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palpable sense of DIY purity, thanks to having t’s no secret the bluegrass world holds the sense to release each of their 11 albums on fast to its time-honored traditions. Songs their own Frog Pad Records label. played and sung in the key of G. I-IV-V In 2014, though, YMSB underwent an chord progressions. Acoustic guitar, banjo, unthinkable evolution: Mandolin maestro fiddle, mandolin, upright bass, and dobro, Austin, whose frenetic riffs and magnetic strictly unamplified and preferably unmiked. stage presence made him the group’s de facto A straight line drawn from the 1940s works frontman, opted to strike out on his own. of bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe to those In a heart-wrenching interview with resolutely following in his footsteps today. JamBands.com, Kaufmann and Johnston It’s also no secret that plenty of modern talked at length about the soul searching that bluegrass aficionados have embraced the past went into such a monumental decision: “The while branching off into their own version of last 16 years [were] extremely exciting and the present. Locally, you don’t have to look we achieved no end of firsts for a bluegrass much beyond Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, band,” Kaufmann said, “[but] as it went along, a trio that puts a dark, metal-and murderthe sacredness of the experience became less ballad-influenced spin on Appalachia’s most and less and less … It seemed like the heart of enduring form of old-timey music. the whole thing had become compromised. But nationally, no one embodies the We were in it for different reasons, wanting adventurous yet positive progressive different things out of it, and I felt like there bluegrass scene more than Colorado’s was a terrible compromise.” Yonder Mountain String Band. Formed in Johnston added, “One of Yonder Mountain’s 1998, YMSB — or, to longtime fans, simply strong suits is that we evoke a very real sense of “Yonder” — have performed hardcore camaraderie … Between the four of us, it began bluegrass heresy from the start. They as genuine but I think originally rose from the that sense of camaraderie ashes of Dave Johnston’s YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING and collaboration [bred] Urbana, Illinois, group BAND, TROUT STEAK REVIVAL a sort of power or selfThe Bluegrassholes. 7 p.m. Feb. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $27-$32 pvconcerthall.com importance that [we] got No one in the band swept up in … Now, going discovered bluegrass into the next phase with until they were in their an open mind and an open heart, we’re going to 20s. Founding mandolinist Jeff Austin didn’t find the right octane to our gasoline that’s going even know how to play his instrument when Johnston first recruited him. to keep burning us down the road.” Shortly after decamping to Boulder and the And, boy, did Yonder Mountain String Rocky Mountain town of Nederland, however, Band pull that off with panache. For 2016, YMSB started wowing crowds at local clubs and they’ve upgraded from many of their regional festivals. Rolling Stone praised their longtime venues, including here in Northeast ability to “liberate bluegrass’ hot-shit riffing Florida — after more than a decade of and blue-sky harmonies from its hidebound performing at Freebird Live every winter, formalism.” That experimental, improvisational they’ve moved this year to Ponte Vedra quality immediately endeared Yonder to the Concert Hall. And internally, they’re firing Dead- and Phish-loving jam band scene, on more cylinders than ever before — 2015 which wrapped Yonder members Johnston, album Black Sheep was recorded with new Austin, Ben Kaufmann, and Adam Aijala in its band members Allie Kral (vocals, violin) and Jake Joliff (mandolin, vocals), marking patchouli-scented embrace. “We tried in earnest the first time the group has ever leaned on to be the best little bluegrass band that we could bluegrass’ conventional five-piece formation. be,” Austin told The Boston Globe in 2013. “It In another first, Aijala handled this just became fairly apparent that we were drawn album’s production, stamping it with Yonder’s to a different thing. And, luckily, we didn’t fight signature blend of starry-eyed liveliness and it. We let ourselves go there.” jaw-dropping technical skills from beginning For the next 15 years, Yonder wore its to end. “Everything Yonder has ever tried to nü-grass royalty cloak proudly. They headlined do, we’re doing in this record,” Kaufmann esteemed venues like The Fillmore and Red said in a promotion presser. “It’s gonna take Rocks Amphitheatre. They performed at some time for fans to get acquainted with the the 2008 Democratic National Convention new Yonder. When you make a big change in Denver. They hosted their own Harvest like we did, it’s a huge thing. But the band Festival, headlined by fellow bluegrass heroes is a force, and the album is such a perfect like Bela Fleck, at Mulberry Mountain in example of our new direction.” Ozark, Arkansas, famous for the annual Nick McGregor Wakarusa gathering. And even after accruing mail@folioweekly.com all that stardom, they managed to maintain a
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BOWED UP S
ara Watkins is some sort of fiddle-playing Doogie Howser. Raised in a family that clearly enjoyed a good ditty, Watkins spent her childhood absorbing the sounds of a bluegrass/folk band she often saw playing at a local pizza joint. Her first public performance may even have been singing with the band on the chorus to “The Long Black Veil” when she was just a little kid. It might have been cute then to the folks noshing on Italian food, but Watkins was destined for way more than the pizza joint circuit. Watkins, along with her brother, Sean, and Chris Thile — perhaps the greatest mandolin return in 2014 with a new album — they player in the world — went on to form the had perfected the homage and preservation Grammy-Award winning Nickel Creek in 1989. of Americana music, garnering awards and That would’ve put her at about eight years old, critical recognition from diverse sources like so really it could be argued that an eight-yearTime magazine and Country Music Awards. old helped to sow the seeds for the rebirth Did Watkins retire her fiddle and head of the popularity in Americana music that into pursuit of other endeavors after that? sprouted in the last decade. Oh, no, she didn’t. From there, Watkins Nickel Creek were massively popular to forged successes as a much-sought-after their loyal following, but Watkins didn’t retire collaborator. She was part of the musical at nine, or even 10. She has been a mainstay group Works Progress Administration, in the bluegrass/folk/indie scene for more along with the likes of Glen Phillips from than two decades now; she’s currently on the Toad the Wet Sprocket, drummer Pete road with folk/gospel vet Patty Griffin and Thomas and bassist Davey Faragher of singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell on the Use Elvis Costello’s Impostors. She worked Your Voice Tour, sponsored by the League of with fellow folkies Sarah Jarosz and Aoife Women Voters. O’Donovan on the “I’m With Her” tour and Many artists pride played an integral part on themselves on maintaining The Decemberists’ 2011 SARA WATKINS, PATTY a constant evolution. album The King is Dead, GRIFFIN, ANAIS MITCHELL 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, Critics almost demand it and the subsequent tour. The Florida Theatre, Downtown, as a signifier of real genius. She guest-hosted A Prairie $25-$50, floridatheatre.com Americana music, though, Home Companion, toured can be said to pride itself on with Jackson Browne, and preservation. If you can play Bill Monroe’s most recently has released an album as The “Kentucky Waltz” the same exact way he Watkins Family Hour, an extension of her did in 1946, you’d be successful, validated monthly show in Los Angeles with brother by Americana admirers. Watkins’ career has Sean. The Family Hour band features such been more focused on the preservation, but notables as Heartbreaker Benmont Tench on keys, former Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian that doesn’t mean she hasn’t been evolving. I Steinberg, dobro/pedal steel master Greg mean, anyone who is making music at eight Leisz, and Fiona Apple on vocals, among is going to evolve when they’re 16 and 21 and others. And worth mentioning is Watkins’ even 35 — and beyond. solo work on albums like her self-titled debut Watkins is a keen student of the music, and 2012’s Sun Midnight Sun. but not in a forced way. As a little girl, it was Currently on the road with Griffin all she knew. Home-schooled along with her and Mitchell, Watkins is sought after by Nickel Creek bandmates, she was a veteran musicians who can recognize talent, and as of bluegrass festivals, where the kids caught a (young) veteran of the scene, Watkins and the ear of Alison Krauss, who produced their her fiddle have seen/heard/sung quite a bit. eponymously titled third release. Albums The Florida Theatre is far away from that like ’97’s Here to There and This Side in 2002 California pizza joint, and Sara Watkins has illustrated their firm grasp on bluegrass and been on many grander stages before crowds a newfound appreciation for indie music. who want to hear her. Indeed, all who are Touring with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Vince Gill, Gillian Welch, and Bela Fleck put Nickel fortunate enough to sit in The Florida Theatre Creek in front of more diversified audiences, on Feb. 13 are in for a fiddle-flicking treat. and helped advance the band’s success. By the Danny Kelly time they went on a long hiatus in 2007 — to mail@folioweekly.com
Violinist/singersongwriter SARA WATKINS tunes in to a vast array of American music
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New York hardcore badasses MADBALL fire up the slam pit Feb. 6 at Burro Bar in Downtown Jacksonville.
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK
SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, Downtown, 374-1247. DRIVIN’ N’ CRYIN’, THOMAS WYNN & the BELIEVERS, GREAT PEACOCK 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $20 advance; $25 day of. SONGWRITER SHOWCASE: RACHEL GRUBB, CINDY BEAR, MADISON CARR, TOM EDWARDS 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008, $10.
PLEASURES 9 p.m. Feb. 3, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown. MICHAEL MENERT & the PRETTY FANTASTICS, MZG 9 p.m. Feb. 3, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $15 advance: $20 day of. MARK ERELLI, JOSH HARTY 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Mudville Music Room, $10. Southern Soul Assembly: JJ GREY, ANDERS OSBORNE, MARC BROUSSARD, LUTHER DICKINSON 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $37.50-$42.50. BEN MILLER BAND, GIRLS GUNS & GLORY, FERNWAY 8 p.m. Feb. 4, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. DARRELL RAE 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at Slider’s Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-6652. OLD DOMINION 6 p.m. Feb. 5, Mavericks Live, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110, $15. BASK, BLACK TUSK, B, ROYAL THUNDER 7 p.m. Feb. 5, Burro Bar, $10 advance; $12 day of. JACK WILLIAMS 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Mudville Music Room, $10. MERE WOODARD CD RELEASE 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at Blue Jay Listening Room, 412 Second St., Jax Beach, 834-1315, $20. IN WHISPERS, MANNA ZEN, TOGETHER in EXILE 8 p.m. Feb. 5, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. DAZEY & JAX BEACH HIPPIE 8 p.m. Feb. 5, 1904 Music Hall, $5. UNDER the STREETLAMP (with Jersey Boys members) 8 p.m. Feb. 5 & 6 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $49-$59. WHO’S BAD: THE ULTIMATE MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE 8 p.m. Feb. 5, The Florida Theatre, $37-$52. TREEHOUSE, BUMPIN’ UGLIES 9 p.m. Feb. 5, The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 264-0611. TAKE COVER 9:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. MADBALL 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Burro Bar, $13. Valor Jam 2016, Benefit Concert & Salute for Veterans: CORBITT BROTHERS, SECOND SHOT, BILLY BUCHANAN & FREE AVENUE 8 p.m. Feb. 6, Florida Theatre, $32.50-$73.50. MEDAL MILITIA (Metallica tribute), WASTED YEARS (Iron Maiden tribute), CHEMICAL WARFARE (Slayer tribute) 8 p.m. Feb. 6, Jack Rabbits, $10 advance; $15 day of. CHILLY RHINO 9 p.m. Feb. 6, The Roadhouse. The CROWKEEPERS, The INTOXICATORS, ENDLESS POOLS 9 p.m. Feb. 6, The Hourglass Pub, 345 E. Bay St., Downtown, 469-1719. SPANKY the BAND 9:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Whiskey Jax. VANESSA SILBERMAN 9 p.m. Feb. 8, Burro Bar. YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, TROUT STEAK REVIVAL 8 p.m. Feb. 9, PV Concert Hall, $27 advance (SRO); $32 day of. ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT: GREATEST HITS TOUR, JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8 p.m. Feb. 10, Florida Theatre, $35-$125. QUINCY MUMFORD, MZG, TWO WHITE KIDS 8 p.m. Feb. 10, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. BLAZE YA DEAD HOMIE, LEX the HEX MASTER, TRILOGY 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, Green Room Brewing, 320 First St. N., Jax Beach, 201-9283, $10-$20.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
ROBERT RANDOLPH & the FAMILY BAND Feb. 11, PVC Hall BLACKBERRY SMOKE Feb. 12, The Florida Theatre MARTY STUART & the FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES Feb. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 2 CHAINZ, SMASH JACKSON, DJ SHIFT Feb. 12, Mavericks Live
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PATTY GRIFFIN, SARA WATKINS, ANAIS MITCHELL Feb. 13, The Florida Theatre LET’S DANCE: A Tribute to the Man Who Changed the World (Local Musicians play David Bowie) Feb. 13, Hemming Park The JAMES HUNTER SIX Feb. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DAVE MASON’S TRAFFIC JAM Feb. 14, P.V. Concert Hall AGENT ORANGE FEB. 14, The Green Room SURVIVORMAN LES STROUD Feb. 14, The Florida Theatre WILD KRATTS LIVE! Feb. 15, The Florida Theatre MELISSA ETHERIDGE Feb. 17, Thrasher-Horne Center xMARTY FRIEDMAN Feb. 17, Jack Rabbits 12th Annual Palatka Bluegrass Festival: PENNY CREEK BAND, SPECIAL CONSENSUS, FELLER & HILL & the BLUEGRASS BUCKAROOS, LONESOME RIVER BAND, The SPINNEY BROTHERS, RHONDA VINCENT, RON THOMASON & DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD, THE GRASCALS, THE BLUEGRASS BROTHERS, THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS Feb. 18-20, Rodeheaver Boys’ Ranch LOCUST HONEY STRING BAND Feb. 18, Blue Jay Listening Room ST. PAUL & the BROKEN BONES Feb. 19, P.V. Concert Hall PROTOMARTYR, SPRAY PAINT, UVTV Feb. 19, St. Aug. Amphitheatre FOREIGNER Feb. 20, The Florida Theatre SUN RA ARKESTRA Feb. 20, The Ritz Theatre MICHAEL FELDMAN’S WHAD’ YA KNOW? Feb. 20, Florida Theatre ADAM TRENT Feb. 21, The Florida Theatre GARY CLARK JR. Feb. 21, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CHARLES BRADLEY & HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES Feb. 24, PVC Hall VINCE GILL, LYLE LOVETT Feb. 25, The Florida Theatre Experience Hendrix: BILLY COX, BUDDY GUY, ZAKK WYLDE, KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, JONNY LANG, DWEEZIL ZAPPA, KEB MO, ERIC JOHNSON, CHRIS LAYTON, MATO NANJI, NOAH HUNT, HENRI BROWN Feb. 26, Florida Theatre PETER CASE Feb. 26, Mudville Music Room DAVID COOK Feb. 27, Mavericks Live JUAN WATERS Feb. 27, rain dogs. THE FRIGHTS Feb. 27, 1904 Music Hall RICHARD MARX Feb. 27, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SeaWalk Music Festival: GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE, CORBITT CLAMPITT EXPERIENCE, FLAT LAND, HERD of WATTS, PARKER URBAN BAND, SPICE & the PO BOYS, SMOKESTACK, BRYCE ALASTAIR BAND, FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL, CAT McWILLIAMS BAND Feb. 27-28, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach ALABAMA Feb. 28, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE OH HELLOS March 2, St. Aug. Amp. Backyard Block Party The ZOMBIES March 3, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SOUTHERN CULTURE on the SKIDS March 3, Colonial Quarter IL VOLO March 3, The Florida Theatre BLACK VIOLIN March 3, The Ritz Theatre JOE JACK TALCUM, COOLZEY, D&D SLUGGERS, DIGDOG March 3, rain dogs. WHETHERMAN March 3 & 4, Blue Jay Listening Room ROGER McGUINN March 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STEVE MILLER BAND March 4, St. Augustine Amphitheatre COREY SMITH March 4, Mavericks Live HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL March 4, The Florida Theatre Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival: MUMFORD & SONS, KENDRICK LAMAR, SKRILLEX, BASSNECTAR, ROBERT PLANT & the SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS, ODESZA, DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES, The AVETT BROTHERS, FUTURE, MIGUEL, FETTY WAP, WEEN, others March 4-6, Okeechobee JASON ISBELL, SHOVELS & ROPE March 5, St. Aug. Amphitheatre Great Guitar Gathering: ANA VIDOVIC, BADI ASSAD March 5, Florida Theatre ROBERT PLANT & the SENSATIONAL SHIFTERS, The SONICS
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC March 6, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JEWEL March 6, The Florida Theatre CREEPOID, HOLLY HUNT, FEVER HANDS, LA-A March 7, Burro Bar GEORGE WINSTON March 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The GODDAMN GALLOWS, MUDTOWN, SNAKE BLOOD REMEDY, CAINT NEVER COULD March 8, Burro Bar JIM BREUER March 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH, GOOCH PALMS March 11, Burro Bar MERLE HAGGARD March 11, The Florida Theatre RESONANT ROGUES March 11, Blue Jay Listening Room MOODY BLUES March 11, St. Augustine Amphitheatre RIHANNA March 12, Veterans Memorial Arena BLUE MAN GROUP March 12 & 13, Times-Union Center EMMETT CAHILL March 13, Culhane’s Irish Pub DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS March 15, Culhane’s Irish Pub GORDON LIGHTFOOT March 16, The Florida Theatre The REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND March 16, The Original Café Eleven Suwannee Springfest: JOHN PRINE, DEL McCOURY, JIM LAUDERDALE, DONNA the BUFFALO March 17-20, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park GET the LED OUT March 17, The Florida Theatre Rock & Worship Roadshow: NEWSBOYS, JEREMY CAMP, MANDISA, PHIL WICKHAM, FAMILY FORCE 5, AUDIO ADRENALINE March 17, Veterans Memorial Arena Festival of Laughs: MIKE EPPS, SOMMORE, EARTHQUAKE, GARY OWEN March 18, Vets Memorial Arena JOHNNY CLEGG & HIS BAND March 18, P.V. Concert Hall JOE SATRIANI March 19, The Florida Theatre GREAT ATLANTIC FESTIVAL March 19, SeaWalk Pavilion THE FAB FOUR: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE March 19, PVConcert Hall ALAN DOYLE & BAND March 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ABSU March 20, Burro Bar BILL GAITHER & GAITHER VOCAL BAND: DAVID PHELPS, WES HAMPTON, ADAM CRABB, TODD SUTTLES March 20, T-U Center SAOSIN March 22, Mavericks Live CHICAGO, EARTH, WIND & FIRE March 23, Vets Memorial Arena SETH GLIER March 24, The Original Café Eleven The LACS March 25, Mavericks Live BOYTOY, TEENAGE LOBOTOMY March 26, Shanghai Nobby’s STRAND of OAKS March 26, Hemming Park BYRNE & KELLY March 29, Culhane’s Irish Pub DURAN DURAN March 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CECILE McLORIN SALVANT March 31, The Ritz Theatre COODER, WHITE & SKAGGS March 31, P.Vedra Concert Hall ACE FREHLEY, GEOFF TATE April 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SPRINGING the BLUES April 1-3, SeaWalk Pavilion DAILEY & VINCENT April 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STICK FIGURE April 8, Mavericks Live REBIRTH BRASS BAND April 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LET IT BE: Celebration of the Beatles April 10, Florida Theatre AMY HELM April 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PEARL JAM April 13-16, Veterans Memorial Arena 12th Annual Wanee Music Festival: WIDESPREAD PANIC, GREGG ALLMAN, GOV’T MULE, LES BRERS, UMPHREY’S McGEE, BRUCE HORNSBY, STANLEY CLARKE, MELVIN SEALS & JGB, KARL DENSON April 14, 15 & 16 RITA WILSON April 15, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BILLY CURRINGTON, KELSEA BALLERINI April 18, St. Augustine Amphitheatre The BRONX WANDERERS April 16, The Florida Theatre BARRAGE 8 April 17, The Florida Theatre JESSE COOK April 18, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall One Night of Queen: GARY MULLEN & the WORKS April 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall A NIGHT with JANIS JOPLIN April 21, The Florida Theatre RASCAL FLATTS, JANA KRAMER April 22, St. Aug. Amp. TOMMY EMMANUEL, The LOWHILLS April 28 & 29, PVC Hall OBN IIIs, BROWN PALACE April 29, Shanghai Nobby’s Anjelah Johnson Presents: BON QUI QUI, GROUP 1 CREW April 30, The Florida Theatre ALABAMA SHAKES, DYLAN LeBLANC April 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Welcome to Rockville: ROB ZOMBIE, ZZ TOP, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, A DAY to REMEMBER, MEGADETH, LAMB of GOD, CYPRESS HILL, SEVENDUST, GHOST, ANTHRAX, CLUTCH, YELAWOLF, P.O.D., WE CAME AS ROMANS, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, ISSUES, CROWN the EMPIRE, SICK PUPPIES, BEAR TOOTH, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION, AVATAR, FROM ASHES to NEW, GLORIOUS SONS, WILD THRONE, DISTURBED, SHINEDOWN, 3 DOORS DOWN, BRING ME the HORIZON, SIXX:A.M., COLLECTIVE SOUL, PENNYWISE, POP EVIL, BULLET for MY VALENTINE, HELLYEAH, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, CANDLEBOX, FILTER, ESCAPE the FATE, PARKWAY DRIVE, ENTER SHIKARI, MISS MAY I, WILSON, RED SUN RISING, LACEY STURM, MONSTER TRUCK, CANE HILL April 30 & May 1, Metro Park LA LUZ May 5, Burro Bar The 1975, The JAPANESE HOUSE May 10, St. Aug. Amphitheatre ELLIS PAUL May 13, The Original Café Eleven MICHAEL CARBONARO May 13, Times-Union Center BILL MAHER May 14, The Florida Theatre NIGHT RANGER May 19, The Florida Theatre KING & the KILLER May 20, Mavericks Live SALT-N-PEPA, KID ’N PLAY, ROB BASE, COOLIO, TONE LOC, COLOR ME BADD May 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre HERE COME the MUMMIES, NOAH GUTHRIE May 26, PVC Hall MODERN ENGLISH May 26, Burro Bar SALT LIFE FESTIVAL June 18, SeaWalk Pavilion JUSTIN BIEBER June 29, Veterans Memorial Arena BARENAKED LADIES, ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES in the DARK, HOWARD JONES July 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre TWENTY ONE PILOTS July 3, St. Augustine Amphitheatre SHAWN MENDES July 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre
5 SECONDS of SUMMER July 20, Veterans Memorial Arena RAY LAMONTAGNE Aug. 14, St. Augustine Amphitheatre
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS
AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA
ALLEY CAT Seafood & Beer House, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Live music most weekends GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Buck Smith Thur. Yancy Clegg Sun. Vinyl Record Nite every Tue. LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646 Miguel Paley jazz show every Fri.-Sun. SLIDERS Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 Darrell Rae 6 p.m. Feb. 5. Davis Turner 6 p.m. Feb. 6. Michael Hulett 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Live music most weekends SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Yancy Clegg every Tue. & Thur. Black Jack Band every Fri.
ALAN PARSONS and band perform his greatest hits with a little help from the JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Feb. 10 at The Florida Theatre, Downtown Jacksonville.
ARLINGTON
CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Triple Wild Feb. 3. Open mic Feb. 4. Fratello Feb. 5 & 6. Live music every Fri. & Sat.
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. every Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance every Fri. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Jonnie Morgan Band 9 p.m. Feb. 6. Live music every weekend
THE BEACHES (All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)
BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 The Southern Belles Feb. 9 BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Ste. 35, Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff Feb. 3. Clinton Lane Darnell, Shayne Rammler Feb. 5. Open Mic 8 p.m. every Wed FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 3 Feb. 4. Fat Cactus Feb. 5. & 6. Ryan Crary Feb. 7 Live music Thur.-Sat. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 Sailfish Dr., AB, 246-4293 Mark Schimick, Josh Daniel Feb. 5. Live music most weekends GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 Third St. N., 201-9283 Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Lex the Hex Master, Trilogy 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815 Iron Lion Feb. 5. Marley Fest Feb. 6. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Dan Evans, Spade McQuade Sun. Back From the Brink every Mon. HOPTINGER, 333 N. First St., 222-0796 Reggie Sullivan
Feb. 5 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Firewater Tent Revival 10 p.m. Feb. 5. The Gootch Feb. 6. Colin Patterson every Fri. Live music every night MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 Dan Hunting Feb. 3. N.W. Izzard Feb. 4. Paul Miller Feb. 5 MEZZA Restaurant & Bar, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 372-4105 Job Meiller Feb. 4. Kristen Lee Feb. 5. Cody J Feb. 6 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Neil Dixon Feb. 3. The Druids Feb. 4. Bush Doctors Feb. 5. & 6. Bay Street Feb. 9 SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881 Bill Ricci 6 p.m. Feb. 5 WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1589 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 247-4508 Live music 7 p.m. every Thur., 9:30 p.m. every Fri.
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. Michael Menert & the Pretty Fantastics, MZG 9 p.m. Feb. 3. Dazey & Jax Beach Hippie 8 p.m. Feb. 5 THE BIRDHOUSE, 1827 N. Pearl St., 634-7523 Withered Bones 7 p.m. Feb. 5 BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St. Jennifer Westwood & the Handsome Devils 3 p.m., Pleasures 9 p.m. Feb. 3. Bask, Black
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LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC Local country artist DARRELL RAE performs Feb. 5 at Slider’s Seaside Grill in Fernandina Beach.
FLEMING ISLAND
WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Smooth McFlea 9 p.m. Feb. 6. Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. DJ Throwback every Thur. Deck music every Fri., Sat. & Sun.
INTRACOASTAL WEST
JERRY’S Sports Grille, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Lucky Stiff 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Boogie Freaks 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6
MANDARIN, JULINGTON
HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine, 880-3040 Live music most weekends. Open jam 7 p.m. Mon.
ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG
Overset
Tusk, B, Royal Thunder 7 p.m. Feb. 5. Madball 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Vanessa Silberman 9 p.m. Feb. 8 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 BlackJack every Wed. DJ Brandon every Thur. DJs spin dance every Fri. DJ NickFresh Sat. DJ Randall 9 p.m. Mon. DJ Hollywood Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, The Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 8 p.m. Feb. 5. Jimmy Solari 8 p.m. Feb. 6 HEMMING PARK PLAZA, 135 Monroe St., hemmingpark.org Spice & the Po Boys 5 p.m. Feb. 3 HOURGLASS PUB, 345 E. Bay St., 469-1719 Intoxicators, The Crowkeepers, Endless Pools 8 p.m. Feb. 6 JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Cupid’s Alley 7 p.m. Feb. 5. Radio 80 7 p.m. Feb. 6 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Dr. Doom 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every Fri. DJ Shotgun 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sat. MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Old Dominion, J.D. Crockett 7 p.m. Feb. 5. Combat Night 5 p.m. Feb. 6. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat.
CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855 Anton LaPlume Feb. 3 The HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael Tue.-Sat. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Treehouse, Bumpin’ Uglies 9 p.m. Feb. 5. Chilly Rhino 9 p.m. Feb. 6. Live music 10 p.m. every Wed. DJ Big Mike every Thur.
PONTE VEDRA
Restaurant MEDURE, 818 A1A N., 543-3797 Ace Winn Feb. 4 PUSSER’S, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Ryan Crary 6 p.m. Feb. 3 & 10. Billy Buchanan Feb. 4. Pili Pili Feb. 5. Cody Nix Feb. 6 TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 Complicated Animals Feb. 3. Gary Starling Feb. 4. Samuel Sanders, Darren Escar Feb. 5. Robbie Litt Feb. 6
RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE
MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Every Wind, Trevor Rankin, Graham Snuggs 8 p.m. Feb. 5 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 The Independents, Self-Employed, Status Faux, The Last Sons 8 p.m. Feb. 4
ST. AUGUSTINE
CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 The Committee Feb. 5 & 6. Vinny Jacobs Feb. 7 TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Blistur Feb. 5 & 6
SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, Thomas Wynn & the Believers, Great Peacock Feb. 3. Ben Miller Band, Girls Guns & Glory, Fernway Feb. 4. In Whispers, Manna Zen, Together in Exile Feb. 5. Medal Militia (Metallica trib), Wasted Years (Iron Maiden trib), Chemical Warfare (Slayer trib) Feb. 6. Applebutter Express Feb. 7 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 3527008 Songwriter Showcase: Cindy Bear, Rachel Grubb 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Mark Erelli, Josh Harty Feb. 4. Jack Williams Feb. 5
SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS
BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Tropico Steel Drums 5 p.m. Feb. 3 CRAZY HORSE, 11000 Beach Blvd., 246-2650 The Real Big Smo 6 p.m. Feb. 5 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Barrett Jockers Feb. 4. Lance Neely Feb. 5. Ivey West Feb. 6 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows, 634-7208 Jordyn Stoddard Feb. 3. Take Cover 9:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Spanky the Band 9:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Country Jam Wed. Melissa Smith Thur. Mojo Roux Blues Sun. WORLD of BEER, 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 551-5929 Continuum 9 p.m. Feb. 5
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
MOLLY BROWN’S Pub, 2467 Faye Rd., 683-5044 Live music most weekends THREE LAYERS Cafe, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Lawrence Trailer Feb. 7. Verbal Essence 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Live music most weekends
THE KNIFE THERE ARE ALL TYPES OF ONE-MAN BANDS. There’s the street performer, with his homemade contraption full of wires and pulleys going every which way. There’s the YouTuber, who sits amid three, four (or more) instruments and jumps from one to another (or more), cobbling together a tune. Then there is the looper, a person who uses electronic looping pedals to create realtime backing tracks for his or her performance. tUnE-yArDs’ Merrill Garbus is a master at this, as is guitarist Keller Williams. (Check his version of “Rapper’s Delight.”) It is in this vein that local looper/songwriter Jameyal (pronounced Juh-meal) does his “thing.” Using a variety of looping pedals, the usually barefooted singer leaps from instrument to instrument, laying down percussion and melody lines over which he performs his songs – and various oddball covers. We recently spoke with the band-less Jameyal about doing it all by himself. Folio Weekly Magazine: In your bio, you mention you’ve tried to keep bands together without much luck. What was the stumbling block and is that what drove you to go solo? Jameyal: First of all, I have a bad case of musical ADHD. I get bored when I play the same instrument for more than 45 minutes. Typically, being a member of a band equates to committing to only one instrument. That’s just not my bag. The second problem is that I am not a rhythm guitarist. I’m a lead guitar player, [in other words] I want to solo and noodle the whole time. With very few exceptions, most guitar players I know want to be the lead guitarist in the band. In the last “band” that I was in, I had to play bass because nobody else in the group wanted to. I love playing bass, but I don’t want to commit to being the bassist for any band. My third and most severe problem is that I’m a space cadet. I like really weird sounds and … very strange music. Many musicians I’ve played with weren’t so fond of my weird noises. How did you get into looping? I’d be a liar if I said anything other than going to a Keller Williams show at The Florida Theatre in 2005 and having my mind blown. However, from a very young age, I always envisioned myself using something like a looping machine. Your set-up is fairly elaborate. How long did it take to put it together? Short answer: 10 years of stockpiling equipment. Long answer: There is an evolutionary aspect to 38 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016
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JAM my set-up. In 2007, I bought my first loop pedal, the Digitech Jamman, my freshman year of college at Western Kentucky University. I basically failed all my classes because of this purchase. Back then, I only had a classical Fender nylon string guitar. I’d beat the crap out of that guitar to loop the “drum” beat. It was a single play/stop pedal, meaning you could only overlap over the first loop that you made. I’d play the same loops for hours, driving all of my roommates insane. For time’s sake, let’s fast-forward to 2016. I now have two mega loopers midi synced together, each of which is equipped with three loopers. In plain English, this means I can do a lot of live looping. I loop bass, guitar, shakers, drum samples, keyboards, kazoos, gizmos, gadgets, and most of the bells and whistles that I could ever hope for.
THE KNIFE
You cover “Push th’ Little Daisies,” by Ween, one of my favorite bands. Their influence on your approach is obvious. But without strong songs, the novelty of looping and processing is useless. How do you keep your head in the song when trying to map out the looping process? So glad to meet another Weener. That sounds wrong, but you know what I mean. Ween is the most underrated band in the history of bands. What other band can you think of that has a catalogue of original music where not one song sounds like any of their other songs? Only Ween can pull that off. I’m an avid fan of improvisational live jamming. With that said, I also understand most people are not. I spent a lot of time learning songs everybody knows so I could play more around town. I practice a lot and have mapped out most of what I’m going to play in my head. But truthfully, any song I play is really just a jam
vehicle. In other words, playing structured, singalong songs gives me a good excuse to sneak in a spacey jam here and there. In the jam realm, nothing is mapped out, and I really have no idea what’s going on or where it will go. Any plans on releasing an album of your originals? I mean, the visual of you jumping around like a maniac trying to manipulate all those pedals would be gone, but hey ... maybe a CD/DVD set? People ask me all the time if I have a CD or anything. If I were smart, I would already. But here’s the problem: I am a control freak. I want to make an album exactly how I want it to be. I don’t want anybody else telling me how to make the weird music I want to make. I’m not going to pay big bucks to a guy who has a studio just because he has a studio. I make live loops on the fly. I don’t need to go to a studio and watch some dude make a click-clack track with terrible latency for 20 minutes. I need to find someone who truly understands how to record real instruments properly and also someone who isn’t going to ask for exorbitant rates. I’m pretty much looking for a unicorn. But honestly, I’m not in a rush to do anything. I’ve learned that in this modern-day music business, you have to be self-sufficient. I’ve been ripped off too many times by too many people, and I’m not having it anymore. In the meantime, I’ll keep playing around Florida and start uploading more stuff to my Soundcloud. John E. Citrone theknife@folioweekly.com _______________________________________________________
For Jameyal’s info and gigs, log on to jameyal.com or soundcloud.com/jameyal.
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WHISKEY JAX KITCHEN & COCKTAILS, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. Gastropub has craft beers, burgers, handhelds, tacos, whiskey. $$ FB L D Sat. & Sun.; D Daily.
BEACHES
(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002, alspizza.com. F 2015 BOJ winner. New York-style gourmet pizzas, baked dishes. All-day HH Mon.-Thur. $ FB K TO L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM, 204 Third Ave. S., 246-7823. F 2015 BOJ winner. Subs made with fresh ingredients for 25+ years. One word: Peruvian. Big salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. $ BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. ESPETO Brazilian Steakhouse, 1396 Beach Blvd., 3884884, espetosteakhouse.com. Beef, pork, lamb, chicken, sausage; full menu, bar fare, craft cocktails, Brazilian beers. $$ FB D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. FLYING IGUANA Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 F 2015 BOJ winner. Latin American, tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
Enjoy a smooth, cool libation in a fun, family atmosphere at The Corner Bar Sports Bar & Grill in St. Augustine, next door to sister restaurant Gypsy Cab Company. Photo by Dennis Ho
DINING DIRECTORY AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH
29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29southrestau rant.com. F Chef Scotty Schwartz’s traditional regional cuisine has modern twist. $$ L Tue.-Sat.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sun. BARBERITOS, 1519 Sadler Rd., 277-2505. 463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240, barberitos.com. F Southwestern fare; burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salsa. $$ BW K TO L D Daily BEACH DINER, 2006 S. Eighth St., 310-3750, beachdiner. com. Innovative breakfast: Eggs on the Bayou, fish-n-grits; French toast, riders, omelets. Lunch fare: salads, burgers, sandwiches, shrimp & crabmeat salad. $$ BW K TO L D Daily BEECH STREET Bar & Grill, 801 Beech St., 572-1390, beech streetbarandgrill.com. In restored 1889 home, Chef Charles creates with fresh, local ingredients. Local seafood, handcut Florida steaks, housemade pasta, daily specials, small plates, street food. $$$-$$$$ FB D Tue.-Sat.; Brunch, D Sun. BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F Southern hospitality, upscale waterfront spot; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB K L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F Family-owned; historic building. Veggie burgers, seafood, made-from-scratch desserts. Dine in or on oak-shaded patio. Karibrew Pub next door. $$ FB K TO R, Sun.; L D Daily CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY CO., 1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663, chezlezanbakery.com. Fresh European-style breads, pastries: croissants, muffins, cakes, pies. $ TO B R L Daily THE CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F $$ FB K TO R, Sun.; L D Daily DAVID’S Restaurant & Lounge, 802 Ash St., 310-6049, ameli aislanddavids.com. Fine dining, historic district. Fresh seafood, prime aged meats, rack of lamb. $$$$ FB D Wed.-Mon. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 474313 E. S.R. 200, 491-3469. 450077 S.R. 200, Callahan, 879-0993. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
ELIZABETH POINTE LODGE, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. F Award-winning B&B. Seaside dining, inside or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily. Homestyle soups, sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW B L D Daily HOLA CUBAN CAFÉ, 117 Centre St., 321-0163, holacuban cafe.com. F $$ FB K TO R, Sun.; L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianes cafe.com. F 1887 shotgun house. Jambalaya, French toast, mac-n-cheese, vegan/vegetarian. Porch. $$ FB K B L D Daily LULU’S at Thompson House, 11 S. 7th St., 432-8394, lulusamelia.com. F Po’boys, salads, local seafood, local shrimp. Reservations. $$$ BW K TO R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat.
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DINING DIRECTORY KEY
Average Entrée Cost $ = Less than $8 $$ = $8-$14 $$$ = $15-$22 $$$$ = $23 & up BW = Beer/Wine FB = Full Bar K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted free FW Bite Club tasting. fwbiteclub.com. 2015 Best of Jax winner F = FW distribution spot
MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriver pizza.net. F 2015 BOJ winner. Authentic Northern-style pizzas, 20+ toppings, pie or the slice. $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat. THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 TJ Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juice, herbal tea. $$ TO B L Mon.-Sat. PABLO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT GRILL & CANTINA, 12 N. Second St., 261-0049. Chicken, carnes, fajitas, burritos, tacos, daily specials. Margaritas. $$$ FB K TO L D Daily THE PECAN ROLL BAKERY, 122 S. Eighth St., 491-9815, thepecanrollbakery.com. F Near historic district. Sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes, bagels, breads, made from scratch. $ K TO B L Wed.-Sun. PI INFINITE COMBINATIONS, 19 S. Third St., 432-8535, pi32034.wix.com/piinfinite. All bar service; NYC-style. Specialty pizzas, pie/slice, toppings: truffle mushrooms, little neck clams, eggs, shrimp. Courtyard. $$ BW TO L D Wed.-Sun. PLAE, 80 Amelia Village Cir., 277-2132, plaefl.net. Bite Club. Bistro-style venue serves whole fried fish, duck breast. Outside. $$$ FB L Tue.-Sat.; D Nightly SALTY PELICAN Bar & Grill, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesal typelicanamelia.com. F 2015 BOJ winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, local shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F Oceanfront. Crabcakes, fried pickles, fresh seafood. Open-air 2nd floor, balcony. $$ FB K L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F 2015 BOJ winner. In an old gas station; blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L Mon.-Sat.
ARLINGTON, REGENCY
DICK’S Wings & Grill, 9119 Merrill Rd., 745-9300. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. LARRY’S, 1301 Monument Rd., 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK. The STEAKHOUSE @ Gold Club, 320 Gen. Doolittle Dr., 645-5500, jacksonvillegoldclub.com. Lunch and dinner specials, free HH buffets Thur. & Fri. $$$ FB L D Daily
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
FLORIDA CREAMERY, 3566 St. Johns Ave., 619-5386. Ice cream, waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes, Nathan’s grilled hot dogs. Low-fat and sugar-free choices. $ K TO L D Daily HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F Locally owned & operated 20+ years. American pub. 1/2-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200. F Bite Club. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. MOJO NO. 4 Urban BBQ & Whiskey Bar, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. PINEGROVE Market & Deli, 1511 Pinegrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2015 BOJ winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher cuts USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. $ BW TO B L D Mon.-Sat. RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurant orsay.com. 2015 BOJ winner. French/Southern bistro;
locally grown organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. Snail of Approval. $$$ FB K R, Sun.; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simply saras.net. F Down-home fare, from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Mon.-Sat., B Sat.
BAYMEADOWS
AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. BELLA VITA RISTORANTE ITALIANO, 3825 Baymeadows Rd., 646-1370, bellavitajax.com. F Authentic cuisine. $$ FB L D Daily INDIA’S RESTAURANT, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F 2015 BOJ winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly LARRY’S Giant Subs, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 737-7740. 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
MELLOW MUSHROOM Pizza Bakers, 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600, mellowmushroom.com. F Bite Club. 2015 BOJ winner. Hoagies, gourmet pizzas: Mighty Meaty, vegetarian, Kosmic Karma. 35 tap beers. Nonstop happy hour. $ FB K TO L D Daily METRO DINER, 1534 Third St. N., 853-6817. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573, mezzarestaurantandbar.com. F Near-the-ocean 20+ years. Casual bistro fare: gourmet wood-fired pizzas, nightly specials. Dine in, patio. $$$ FB K D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636, mojobbq.com. F 2015 BOJ winner. Pulled pork, beef, chicken, Carolina-style, sides. $$ FB K TO L D Daily POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7637, poestavern.com. Gastropub, 50+ beers, gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ FB K L D Daily RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F For 30+ years, iconic seafood place. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily happy hour. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlife foodshack.com. Specialties: signature tuna poke bowl, sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp, in modern openair space. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SLIDERS Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881, slidersseafoodgrille.com. Beach-casual spot. Faves: Fresh fish tacos, gumbo. Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. $$ FB K L Sat. & Sun.; D Nightly SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE, 111 Beach Blvd., 482-1000, sneakerssportsgrille.com. 2015 BOJ winner. 20+ tap beers, TVs. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $ FB K L D Daily SURFING SOMBRERO, 222 First St. N., 834-9377. Oceanfront place serves authentic fare – like paella. Drink specials. Dine in or outside. $$ FB L D Daily SURFWICHES Sandwich Shop, 1537 Penman Rd., 241-6996, surfwiches.com. Craft sandwich shop; Yankeestyle steaks, hoagies, all made to order. $ BW TO K L D Daily
DOWNTOWN
AKEL’S DELICATESSSEN, 21 W. Church St., 665-7324, akelsdeli.com. F New York-style deli has freshly made subs (3 Wise Guys, Champ), burgers, gyros, breakfast bowls, ranchero wrap, vegetarian items. $ K TO B L Mon.-Fri.
GRILL ME! BRIAN BINNIKER
Taverna Restaurant 1986 San Marco Blvd., San Marco
BIRTHPLACE: Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Maryland YEARS IN THE BIZ: 16 FAVE RESTAURANT (other than mine): Prune (East Village, NYC) FAVE CUISINE STYLE: Asian and Classic American FAVE INGREDIENTS: Fresh seafood and shallots IDEAL MEAL: Oysters to start, nice seafood course, and savory finish (quail, duck, steak – something like that). WON’T CROSS MY LIPS: I've had it – chicken feet were not great. INSIDER’S SECRET: Always use fresh ingredients and be adventurous. CELEBRITY SIGHTING: Bernie Williams, Jack Black, Scott Van Pelt CULINARY TREAT: Chicken wings METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI Grille, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. Family-owned; traditional fare, vegetarian, new Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups. Lowsodium, gluten-free, too. $$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun. TEQUILA’S Mexican Restaurant, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 101, 363-1365, tequilasjacksonville.com. F Authentic fare, made daily with fresh ingredients. Vegetarian dishes; daily drink specials. Nonstop happy hour. $$ FB L D Daily THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, wines by glass/bottle, champagne cocktails. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, homestyle vegan black bean burgers. $$ BW K TO D Tue.-Sat.
THE CANDY APPLE CAFÉ & COCKTAILS, 400 N. Hogan St., 353-9717, thecandyapplecafe.com. Sandwiches, entrées, salads. $$ FB K L, Mon.; L D Tue.-Sun. CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282. F Chef Sam Hamidi has served genuine Italian fare 35+ years: veal, seafood, gourmet pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F From-scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L Mon.-Fri. SWEET PETE’S, 400 N. Hogan St., 376-7161. F All-natural sweet shop has candy made of all natural flavors, no artificial anything. Several kinds of honey. $ TO Daily ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodi acbarandgrill.com. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. Happy hour Wed.-Sat. $ FB L Mon.-Fri.
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DINING DIRECTORY FLEMING ISLAND
GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 1915 East-West Parkway, 541-0009. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. MELLOW MUSHROOM Pizza Bakers, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999. F Bite Club. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteys fishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. DICK’S WINGS, 14286 Beach Blvd., 223-0115. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. LARRY’S SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK. TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL, 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 223-6999, timeoutsportsgrill.com. F Locally-owned-andoperated. Hand-tossed pizzas, wings, wraps. Daily drink specials, HDTVs. Late-nite menu. $$ FB L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly
MANDARIN, NW ST. JOHNS
AKEL’S DELI, 12926 Granbay Pkwy. W., 880-2008. F SEE DOWNTOWN.
AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199. F Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant). Greek beers. $$ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. DICK’S WINGS, 10391 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-7087. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
FIRST COAST Deli & Grill, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Diner: pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers. $ K TO B L Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 11365 San Jose Blvd., 674-2945. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F Organic soups, sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie and coffee bar. All-natural, organic beers, wines. Indoor, outdoor dining. $ BW TO K B L D Daily THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL, 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 683-3773, redelephantpizza.com. Casual, familyfriendly eatery. Pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials, burgers, pasta, plus gluten-free-friendly items. $ FB K L D Daily
ORANGE PARK
CHEERS PARK AVENUE, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855. $$ FB L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 6055 Youngerman Cir., 778-1101, dickswingsandgrill.com. 1803 East West Pkwy., 375-2559. 2015 BOJ winner. NASCAR theme. 365 varieties of wings, half-pound burgers, ribs. $ FB K TO L D Daily THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club.com. Southern-style fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tue.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F All over the area, Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 33+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups, salads. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily
photo by Rebecca Gibson
Cuban Hole-in-the-wall is the perfect setting to initiate a FOOD COMA
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My Dreams has specialty juices and smoothies. “DON’T LET YOUR DREAMS BE DREAMS,” says I asked my server to help me choose, and she the Even Stevens star-turned-performance-artist recommended the mamey smoothie ($4.75). I’d Shia LeBeouf. I took his advice (why not, right?) never tried mamey fruit and had no idea what and started my search for an authentic Cuban to expect. The smoothie was thick, with a subtle restaurant. I’ve lived in Jacksonville for about six sweetness akin to cantaloupe. Between my potato years, and I’ve eaten at a Cuban restaurant only ball and the smoothie, I was starting to feel full, but once (Pollo Tropical doesn’t count). I’ve long been of course I kept going. on the lookout for the right place The lunch special, to satisfy my unquenchable thirst almuerzo, includes white rice, for authenticity. Friends have been MY DREAMS CUBAN beans, a meat, and a recommending Beach Boulevard SANDWICH SHOP & CAFÉ black side for $9.50; an awesome hole-in-the-wall MY DREAMS for 9938 Beach Blvd., 330-7455 deal considering the amount months, so I decided to check it of food. My Dreams doesn’t out. True to form, My Dreams was skimp on beans and rice, difficult to find on the map – it’s serving a hearty portion of each. Throw in the ropa the sort of restaurant that survives on word-ofvieja (stewed beef), plus the tamal on the side, mouth of its bona fides: friendly service and really, and you’ve got enough food to last for three meals really good food. (depending on how many potato balls you have). My own dreams aren’t small, but this place is. Your breath is likely to clear rooms after your visit Its compact nature, though, lends itself to warmth, to My Dreams – the delicious cornmeal tamal is from the servers to the customers to the food. drenched in garlicky butter. First came the potato ball ($2.75). As a selfThank you, My Dreams, for adding these professed lover of all things potato and fried, I delectable details to my own personal dreams: couldn’t have been happier with this ball of potato balls, cheerful service, mamey milkshakes, goodness. It’s like a mound of mashed potatoes, and authentic Cuban cuisine in Northeast Florida. mixed with ground beef and fried to crispy Rebecca Gibson perfection. Each bite was crunchy, but also creamy, mail@folioweekly.com with just enough meat so it wasn’t overwhelming. _____________________________________ The potato balls can be filling, so don’t plan to have Read about many more of Rebecca’s local dining more than two unless you want to make a meal out adventures at somewhereinthecityjax.com. of them (I wouldn’t judge you if you did). 40 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016
DINING DIRECTORY METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. SNACSHACK, 179 College Dr., Ste. 19, 682-7622, snac shack.menu. F Bakery and café; bagels, muffins, breads, cookies, brownies, snack treats. $$ K BW TO B, L & D Daily
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
AL’S Pizza, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F ’15 BOJ. SEE BEACHES. DICK’S WINGS, 100 Marketside Ave., 829-8134, dickswings andgrill.com. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. LARRY’S SUBS, 830 A1A N., 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE
13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies. com. 2015 BOJ winner. Authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine updated for Americans; tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day, coconut mango curry chicken. $$ BW L D Tue.-Sat. AKEL’S DELI, 245 Riverside Ave., 791-3336. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., 388-8384. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, black sheep5points.com. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Rooftop bar. $$$ FB R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2, 855-1181. F 2015 BOJ winner. Small-batch, artisanal coffee roasting. Organic, fair trade. $ BW TO B L Daily BREW FIVE POINTS, 1024 Park St., 714-3402, brewfive points.com. F 2015 BOJ winner. Local craft beer, espresso, coffee, wine. Rotating drafts, 75+ can craft beers; sodas, tea. Rotating seasonal menu: waffles, pastries, toasts, desserts, specialty coffees, craft beers. $$ BW K B L Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Daily. DERBY ON PARK, 1068 Park St., 379-3343. New American cuisine, upscale retro air in historic landmark building. Shrimp & grits, lobster bites, 10-oz. gourmet burger. Dine inside or out. $$ FB TO Wknd brunch. B, L D Tue.-Sun. EDGEWOOD Bakery, 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., 389-8054, edgewoodbakery.com. 68+ years, full-service. From-scratch pastries, petit fours, pies, custom cakes. Espresso/pastry café: sandwiches, smoothies, soups. $$ K TO B L Tue.-Sat. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 2015 BOJ winner. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Outside dining at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. F 2015 BOJ winner. Juice bar; organic fruits, veggies. 300+ craft/imports, 50 wines, meats, deli, raw, vitamins. Wraps, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2015 BOJ winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls. $ BW TO L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Modern Italian cuisine. Handcraft cocktails. $$-$$$ FB TO K L D Daily JOHNNY’S Deli & Grille, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Casual; sandwiches, classic salads, homefries. $ TO B L Daily KNEAD Bakeshop, 1173 Edgewood Ave. S., 634-7617. Locally-owned, family-run; made-from-scratch pastries, artisan breads, pies, sandwiches. $ TO B L Tue.-Sun. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 8102 Blanding Blvd., 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q, 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551, monroessmokehousebbq.com. Wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey, chicken, ribs. Sides: beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese, collards. $$ K TO L Mon.-Sat.; D Fri. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434, mossfire. com. F Southwestern fish tacos, enchiladas. HH Mon.-Sat. upstairs lounge, all day Sun. $$ FB K L D Daily O’BROTHERS Irish Pub, 1521 Margaret, 854-9300, obroth ersirishpub.com. F Stilton crust shepherd’s pie, Guinness mac-n-cheese, fish-n-chips. Patio. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PATTAYA Thai Grille, 1526 King St., 503-4060. SEE BAYMEADOWS. rain dogs, 1045 Park, 379-4969. ’15 BOJ. Bar food. $ D SBRAGA & COMPANY, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 114, 746-0909, sbragadining.com. Chef Kevin Sbraga has a contemporary approach to local influences. Go-to dishes: hog & hominy, fish fry, carrot ceviche. $$-$$$ FB TO L D Daily SOUTHERN ROOTS FILLING STATION, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. ’15 BOJ winner. Healthy, light vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens or rice, change daily. Coffees, teas. $ Tue.-Sun. SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside, Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafe jacksonville.com. F Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. $$ BW L D Daily
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AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. CARMELO’S Marketplace Pizzeria, 146 King St., 494-6658, carmelosmarketplace.com. New York-style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh sub rolls, Boar’s Head meats & cheeses, garlic herb wings. Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi. $$ BW TO L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 965 S.R. 16, 825-4540. 4010 U.S. 1 S., 547-2669. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridian staug.com. 2015 BOJ winner. Updated Southern fare. Vegetarian, gluten-free. Fried green tomato bruschetta, grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D Wed.-Mon. GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F Local mainstay 25+ years. Varied menu changes twice daily. Signature dish: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. Sun. brunch. $$ FB R Sun.; L D Daily
MELLOW MUSHROOM Pizza Bakers, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040. F Bite Club. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. ONE TWENTY THREE BURGER HOUSE, 123 King St., 687-2790. From Carmelo’s owners. Premium burgers, made with beef from NYC butcher Schweid & Sons. Wood-fired pizzas, ice cream bar, Old World milkshakes. $$ BW K TO L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A Beach Blvd., 217-3256, saltlifefoodshack.com. SEE BEACHES.
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BASIL Thai & Sushi, 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190, basilthaijax.com. F Authentic Pad Thai, curry, tempura, vegetarian, seafood, stir-fry, specials. $$ FB L D Mon.-Sat. BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox. com. F Mediterranean/French inspired; steak frites, oakfired pizza, raw bar seasonal selections. $$$ FB TO L D Daily DICK’S Wings, 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. EUROPEAN STREET Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. $ BW K L D Daily FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusion sushijax.com. F Upscale sushi spot serves a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu. $$ K L D Daily The GROTTO WINE & TAPAS BAR, 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. F Artisanal cheese plate, empanada, bruschetta, cheesecake. 60+ wines by the glass. $$$ BW Tue.-Sun. HAMBURGER MARY’S Bar & Grille, 3333 Beach Blvd., 551-2048, hamburgermarys.com. F ’15 BOJ winner. Wings, sammies, nachos, entrées, burgers. $$ K TO FB L D Daily KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 3962344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. 2015 BOJ winner. Local, national craft beers, specialty cocktails, seasonal menu, fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Sunday brunch. $$ FB L D Daily MEZZE Bar & Grill, 2016 Hendricks Ave., 683-0693, mezzejax.com. Classic drinks, basil martinis, 35 drafts, local/ crafts, Mediterranean cuisine. Hookah. HH. $$ FB D Daily METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metro diner.com. F 2015 BOJ winner. Original upscale diner. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. $$ B R L Daily MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Ave., 399-8815, pizzapalacejax.com. F Family-owned-&-operated; spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, lasagna. Dine outside. $$ BW K TO L D Daily SCORES, 4923 Univ. Blvd. W., 739-6966. $$ FB D Nightly. TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Ave., 398-3005, tavernasan marco.com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; local produce, meats. Craft beers, craft cocktails. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily
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ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. USA’s longest-running dinner theater; Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tue.-Sun. BARBERITOS, 4320 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., Ste. 106, 807-9060. F SEE AMELIA ISLAND. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., 619-0954. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. DIM SUM Room, 9041 Southside Blvd., 363-9888, thedimsu mroom.com. Shrimp dumplings, sesame ball. Traditional Hong Kong noodles, barbecue. $ FB K L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET Café, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. JC HOMEMADE PASTRIES Filipino Cuisine & Karaoke, 12192 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 619-4303. Authentic Filipino fare. $$ Fri.-Sun. TO. LARRY’S Giant Subs, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955. F Bite Club. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. MONROE’S Smokehouse BAR B-Q, 10771 Beach Blvd., 996-7900, monroessmokehousebbq.com. SEE RIVERSIDE. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovinte. com. 2015 BOJ winner. European-style, influenced by Italy, Spain, Mediterranean. Small plates, entrée-size portions, selections from charcuterie menu. $$$ BW TO R D Daily STICKY FINGERS SMOKEHOUSE, 8129 Point Meadows Way, 493-7427, stickyfingers.com. Memphis-style hickorysmoked ribs, wings, pulled pork, barbecue – five legendary sauces and a dozen sides. $$$ 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. $$ FB K L D Daily
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DICK’S WINGS, 12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., Ste. 101, 619-9828. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. HOLA MEXICAN Restaurant, 1001 N. Main St., 356-3100, holamexicanrestaurant.com. F Fajitas, burritos, daily specials, enchiladas. HH; sangria. $ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE ORANGE PARK.
MOLLY BROWN’S PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 683-5044. F $$ FB TO L D Daily
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Average Entrée Cost $ = Less than $8 $$ = $8-$14 $$$ = $15-$22 $$$$ = $23 & up BW = Beer/Wine FB = Full Bar K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted free FW Bite Club tasting. fwbiteclub.com. 2015 Best of Jax winner F = FW distribution spot
IN THE BEGINNING THERE WAS BEER AND IT was good. Very good. So good, in fact, that some anthropologists credit its genesis – as it relates to the rise of agrarian culture – as the catalyst that led to civilization as we know it. While it’s unclear exactly how beer was discovered, suffice to say, sometime after grain cultivation became the norm, a happy accident led to the discovery of the magical elixir we still hold so dear. The earliest known beer dates back more than 9,000 years to ancient China. Shards of pottery were analyzed by molecular archeologists, who determined that the brew was made from rice, orange blossom honey, grape juice and hawthorn fruit. In 2005, Dr. Patrick McGovern of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology enlisted the help of Dogfish Head Brewing Company in Milton, Delaware, to recreate the ancient Chinese brew. The result was Dogfish’s Chateau Jiahu. Chateau Jiahu is part of Dogfi sh Head’s Ancient Ales series, which strives to recreate ales with ingredients and techniques as close as possible to those used in the past. Ancient Ales are released sporadically, but can be found at local beer sellers when available (check out dogfish.com/ancientales for details). While the Chinese brew can technically be called beer because it’s made from fermented grain (in this case, rice), most beer is brewed with at least some barley malt. Evidence of this method of beer production, dating back more than 5,000 years in what was Mesopotamia, has been discovered. Amazingly, the ceramic vessels found in this area were still sticky with beer residue. Other evidence of early beer production is heard in an ancient Sumerian song to the goddess of beer; “Hymn to Ninkasi” dates back more than 3,800 years. Within the song’s lyrics is a recipe for making the lauded beverage. Even some of the world’s most celebrated monuments owe a debt to the popularity and significance of beer. As far back as the reigns of Egyptian pharaohs, beer was used as a form of compensation. Workers building the Great Pyramids were often paid with an allotment of beer. Everyone in those times, from the elite in the loftiest positions including pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, drank the nutritious – and tasty – brew. Later, beer became a staple in European homes because water, due to poor sanitation, was full of disease-causing bacteria. Through a combination of cooking and the antiseptic properties of alcohol, beer was the much safer quaff. As Christianity spread across the continent, the Catholic Church became involved in brewing beer. As early as the Sixth Century, Benedictine monasteries began to appear throughout the land. With a dictate to be selfsustaining and to provide food and beverage to passing pilgrims, monks began brewing and refining beers – and continue to do so today. From there, the story goes forward to the era of mass production and distribution. That’s a tale for another time, however – so stay tuned. Marc Wisdom mail@folioweekly.com
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UPCOMING PET EVENTS CHARIOTS OF FUR Ready to run a 5K? Register to participate in the Chariots of Fur Beach Run 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 at SeaWalk Pavilion on Jax Beach. The Beach Run & Festival, also featuring a 1-mile fun run/walk, is an annual fundraising event that benefits the work of St. Francis Animal Hospital. Post-race festivities include live music, vendors, contests, food trucks, dogs available for adoption, kids’ activities, a raffle with great prizes and a silent auction. Visit ChariotsofFur5K.org for all the details.
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It’s true what they say: “I ain’t nuthin’ but a hound dog, crying all the time!” I’m crying because I’m tired of not having a family. Sure, the folks at the Humane Society are nice, but I’m ready to romp with a special human all my own. They call me Ernie and say I need a Bert. I don’t care what your name is - as long as you love me! Adopt me for only $14 this month! For adoption information, visit jaxhumane.org
NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEKEND Have you recently adopted a homeless pet? PetSmart Stores throughout the region are handing out free adoption kits, featuring offers on food, litter, products and services. To score your free kit, just bring your adoption papers to the nearest PetSmart store and learn the details of this event, held Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 14. 888839-9638, petsmart.com/adoptions. FIRST COAST ANGELS First Coast No More Homeless Pets hosts a charity event of dinner and drinks 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 at Cassat Avenue Clinic, 464 Cassat Ave., Jacksonville; tickets $103.49-$709.95, 520-7900, fcnmhp.org, eventbrite.com. The event benefits FCNMHP’s Angel Fund and the completion of the new Cassat Clinic, opening this spring. With the capability to serve three times as many pets, the new clinic is a significant milestone in spreading its no-kill mission. FCNMHP started the program to combat economic euthanasia, a statistic documenting the number of pets euthanized every year from lack of funds. These pets could be saved, as many of their aliments are treatable – just expensive.
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SMILE WIDE FURRY FRIENDS My inbox has been blowing up with questions for Pet Dental Health Month. Brush up on the facts with this dental FAQ: Davi How many teeth does a dog have? A dog has 42 teeth compared to a human’s measly 32. What can happen if I don’t take care of my teeth and gums? Nothing good. Plaque will start to build around your gum line and in between the grooves of your teeth. And a funky smell will begin to follow the bark out of your mouth: halitosis! Your gums become puffy and separate from your teeth, creating pockets where bacteria and tarter hide, leading to gum disease: gingivitis. Even worse, bacteria from inflamed areas can enter your bloodstream and affect your body organs. Can dogs get cavities? Good news. Dogs don’t typically get cavities. Luckily, our canine oral bacteria doesn’t cause acid build up that harms our teeth. Plus, our diets generally don’t contain sugary snacks and acidic foods that destroy tooth enamel. If you want to prevent decay, chomp hard kibble and brush every day.
making your teeth strong. Gnawing on chew toys can also massage your gums and help keep your teeth clean by scraping away tartar. I have bad breath. Is this caused by bad teeth and gums? Most likely, yes. Gum disease is the most common cause of bad breath. Diet can also cause that stinky smell, especially if you feast on trash, table scraps, and animal poop. In rare cases, diseases like diabetes, nasal infections, and oral cancers, can cause bad breath. While it is true that bad breath can indicate a more serious illness, the main culprit is usually poor dental hygiene. How do I pick a toothpaste that is right for me? This is very important. Do not use human toothpaste. Most human toothpastes include fluoride, which is extremely poisonous to dogs. You can find toothpaste for dogs at most pet stops.
What causes a dog to break a tooth? Chewing the wrong object - cow hooves, rocks, ice, and solid bones – can crack a tooth as can damage from blunt force to the face or rough play with other dogs. Nowadays, it’s possible to get a crown to cover the chipped area, but fractured teeth hurt and can become infected, so seek treatment before an abscess bursts and harmful bacteria spreads around your body.
How can a professional dental cleaning by my veterinarian help me? A professional dental cleaning will remove plaque and tartar from the gum line, restoring your teeth to a clean and polished condition. Davi mail@folioweekly.com _______________________________________
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BEASTS OF BURDEN: PET TIP OF THE WEEK TOOTH SCARY Small pets – like hamsters and rats – naturally keep their teeth short by instinctively gnawing on toys and food. However, if they hurt a tooth or get an infection, they may stop chewing and their teeth can grow, too long. If you notice that some of your pet’s teeth are distinctly longer than others, your pet is drooling, or that your pet has stopped chewing, he may need to get his teeth trimmed. Consult your veterinarian before attempting to trim the teeth of your furry friend.
UPCOMING PET EVENTS CONTINUED Jacksonville Humane Society wants you to enroll as a volunteer in Kitten University – be a big part of folks making a difference in the lives of kittens who will grow up to be loving cats. Give a few hours a week of TLC to the wee ones and get love back in return. Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside, 765-8766, jaxhumane.org. DOGGIE DIPS Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring this fun swimming pool activity for dogs and their owners, held from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, March 26 and April 23 at Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave.,
Fernandina Beach; and at MLK Center, 1200 Elm St., Fernandina Beach. The fee is $5 per dog. There are guidelines for this: No dog bullies, two dogs per owner maximum, and no humans in the pool. For details, call 310-3350 ext. 1. Proceeds support a free swimming lessons program for humans. PAWS PARK, WINGATE PARK Open 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily (closed Thur. for maintenance) at 199 Penman Rd. S., Jax Beach, 247-6236. Membership is $50 – and here’s what you and your pup can enjoy: large dog area, small dog area, handicapped parking, restrooms, automatic watering bowls, benches, trees, poop bag dispensers and waste bins.
To see your pet event here, send event name, time, date, location with complete street address and city, admission price, contact number/website to print, to mdryden@folioweekly.com – at least two weeks before the event.
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FORTUNE, RIMBAUD, NOBEL PRIZES, PISA’S TOWER & GOD ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Bible’s Book of Exodus tells the story of the time Moses almost met God. “Show me your glory, please,” the prophet says to his deity, who’s hiding. “You cannot see my face,” God replies, “but I will show you my back parts.” That’s good enough for Moses. He agrees. I hope that you, too, will be satisfied with a tantalizingly partial epiphany. If you ask nicely, you can glimpse a splendor as meaningful to you as God was to Moses. It may only be the “back parts,” but it should still stir and enrich you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The archaic English word “quaintrelle” refers to a woman who treats her life as a work of art. She’s passionate about cultivating beauty, pleasure and wit in everything she is and does. But she’s not a narcissistic socialite or a snooty slave to elitist notions of style. Her aim is higher and sweeter: to be an impeccable, wellcrafted fount of inspiration and blessings. Resuscitate and tinker with this term, and make it available to you. In 2016, Tauruses of all genders will be inclined to incorporate elements of the quaintrelle, and be skilled at it. If you’ve not yet dived in, start! GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sufi teacher (and Gemini) Idries Shah offered this: “They say that when Fortune knocks, you should open the door. But why should you make Fortune knock by keeping the door shut?” Make this your featured meditation. If there is anywhere in your life where proverbial doors are shut — either in the world outside of you or the world inside of you — unlock them and open them wide. Make it easy for Fortune to reach you. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Many Cancerians harbor a chronic ache of melancholy about what they’re missing. The unavailable experience could be an adventure they wish they were having, an absent ally they long to be near or a goal they wish they had time to pursue. That’s the bad news. The good news? You can harness the chronic ache. It’s your birthright to do so. If you summon the willpower to pull yourself out of melancholy, you can turn its mild poison into a fuel to drive you to get at least some of what you’ve missed. Now is a good time to do so. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): How will the next chapter of your story unfold? There are two possible scenarios. In one, the abundance of choices overwhelms, bogging you down in an exciting but debilitating muddle, and you get frazzled, frenetic, and overwrought. In the other, you navigate through the lavish freedom with finesse. Your intuition reveals how to make good use of the fertile contradictions. You’re crafty, adaptable, and effective. Which way will you go? How will the tale unfold? It’s completely up to you. Blind fate has little to do with it. For best results, stay in close touch with a shining vision of what you want. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “To hell with my suffering,” wrote Arthur Rimbaud in his poem “May Banners.” Make that your mantra for now. When you feel a sour thought impinging on perceptions, say, “To hell with my suffering.” And then immediately follow up with an expostulation from another Rimbaud poem, “It’s all too beautiful.” Be ruthless. If you sense an imminent outbreak of pettiness, or a critical voice in your head blurts out a curse, or a pesky ghost nags you, just say, “To hell with my suffering,” and then, “It’s all too beautiful.” Take advantage of the fact that you have more power over emotional pain than usual. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “I like people who unbalance me,” says Irish writer Colum McCann. Usually I wouldn’t encourage you
to make the same declaration. My instinct is to help you do everything necessary to maintain harmony. But now is one of those rare times when you can thrive on what happens when you become a bit tilted, uneven or irregular. That’s because the influences that unbalance you are the same influences that tickle your fancy, charge batteries and ring bells. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The African Association was a 19th-century British group dedicated to exploring West Africa. Its members hoped to remedy Europeans’ ignorance about the area’s geography. In one of the Association’s most ambitious projects, it commissioned adventurer Henry Nicholls to discover the origin and to chart the course of the legendary Niger River. Nicholls and his crew set out in their quest, going north up a river that emptied into the Gulf of Guinea. They didn’t realize, and never figured out, that they were already on the Niger River. Is there a comparable situation in your life? You may be looking for something you’ve already found.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Brilliant physicist Richard P. Feynman won a Nobel Prize in 1965 for his pioneering work in quantum electrodynamics. He also played the bongos and was a competent artist. But excessive pride was not a problem for him. “I’m smart enough to know that I’m dumb,” he testified. “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.” Adopt him as your role model for the next two weeks. All of us need periodic reminders that we’ve got a lot to learn, and this is your time. Be extra vigilant in protecting yourself from your misinformation and misdirection. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Food connoisseur Anthony Bourdain has a TV show that lets him travel the globe indulging his love of exotic cuisine. He takes his sensual delights seriously. In Charleston, South Carolina, he was ecstatic to experience the flavorful bliss of soft-shell crab with lemon pasta and shaved bottarga. “Frankly,” he told his dining companion, “I’d slit my best friend’s throat for this.” Bourdain was exaggerating for comic effect, but I’m concerned you may feel that strongly about gratifications almost within your grasp. No problem with you getting super-intense in pursuit of enjoyment, but stop short of taking extreme measures. You know why. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may sometimes be drawn to people, places or ideas long before they can give their gifts. Though you sense their potential value, you may have to ripen before you’re ready to receive their full bounty. Here’s how author Elias Canetti expressed it: “There are books, that one has for 20 years without reading them, that one always keeps at hand, yet one carefully refrains from reading even a complete sentence. Then after 20 years, there comes a moment when suddenly, as though under a high compulsion, one cannot help taking in such a book from beginning to end, at one sitting: it is like a revelation.” I see a similar transition for you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Leaning Tower of Pisa is eight stories high, including its belfry, and tilts sideways at a four-degree angle. When builders started construction in 1173, they laid a weak foundation in unstable soil, and the building hasn’t stood straight since then. And yet it’s the most lucrative tourist attraction in the city of Pisa, and one of Italy’s top 10. Its flaw is the source of its fame and glory. What’s your equivalent? Now’s a good time to take new or extra advantage of something you think is imperfect or blemished.
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD FINDING FLIPPER
Government watchdog MuckRock requested records on the cause of a dolphin’s death in New Jersey’s South River last year (to investigate larger dangers to the animal), but at first, in January 2016, the state’s Department of Agriculture declined to release them — citing “medical privacy.” That’s a practice usually requested for autopsies by the deceased’s family.
NO LOVE FOR SCRATS
Maria Vaccarella is facing a $500 fine in Howell, New Jersey, for violating state law because she illegally rendered “care” to two apparently orphaned baby squirrels when their mother abandoned them. She was due in court as NOTW went to press.
SNOWED-IN TOOTSIE
The director of senior services for Cranston, Rhode Island, resigned in January after a peculiar press conference. To publicize a snow-removal program to benefit seniors unable to shovel themselves, the director (needing a proper example of a beneficiary of the program) instructed a middle-aged male subordinate to (unconvincingly) don a wig and dress and stand beside the mayor during the announcement.
HE MAN WOMAN HATERS CLUB NO GIRLS ALLOWED
Among the sites Japan submitted for 2017 United Nations World Heritage status is the island of Okinoshima, home of a sacred shrine with which Shinto gods have been “protecting” fishermen as long ago as the fourth century. The island’s so sacred, females have never been allowed on it — judged too delicate to make the trip.
ANARCHY FOR ALL
A current Tokyo craze, reported an Australian Broadcasting correspondent, involves “stressed out” professionals and office workers publicly outfitted in colorful, full-body Lycra suits (“zentai”) in a rebellion against the nation’s stultifying conformity. Said one, “I’m a different person wearing this. I can be friendly to anyone.”
SUSPICIONS CONFIRMED
Crescent City, California, drug dealer James Banuelos pleaded guilty in January in exchange for a lighter sentence (three years in prison), thus avoiding for police the airing of an embarrassing hidden-camera video of the raid showing arresting officers stealing the dealer’s money and valuables. “Multiple” officers were shown laughing and helping themselves; a gold chain of Banuelos’ was for sale a few days later on Craigslist. As part of the plea agreement, the prosecutor agreed to give all Banuelos’ stuff back to him.
NOT WHAT DAG INTENDED
The United Nations announced at year’s end that the book most often checked out last year at its in-house Dag Hammarskjöld Library in New York was the nearly 500-page Immunity of Heads of State and State Officials for International Crimes. The list of borrowers was not revealed. In general, the book concludes, current heads of state have immunity but not past ones.
GOD BLESS STEVE JOBS
Surgeons treating 4-month-old Teegan Lexcen (born with only one lung and a critically deformed heart) had given up on her, but doctors at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami rigged a surgical tool that saved the infant’s life. In a delicate seven-hour procedure, using an iPhone app and $20 Google Cardboard box virtual-reality viewers, doctors guided themselves through Teegan’s chest based on two-dimensional body scans the app converted to 3-D. Old-style 3-D images, they said, were too grainy for precision surgery.
IT DIDN’T SHOW MY GOOD SIDE
In January, Donald “Chip” Pugh, 45, wanted by police in Lima, Ohio, and Columbus, Georgia, on several charges, texted Lima cops a photo of himself to use as a mugshot because he was dissatisfied with the one on the department’s website. “[T]hat one is terrible,” he wrote. However, it was clear enough for authorities in Escambia County, who arrested Pugh a few days later. Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net
HAD ME AT GO ’NOLES! Seminole/Armada games, losing beer pong, Pub subs, laughs, cheek kisses = last “first date” I want. You stole my heart; don’t want it back. The start of something sweet? Say you agree; stay forever! When: Oct. 3, ’15. Where: The Garage/Baseball Grounds. #1587-0120 WATER AISLE You: Commented on water price; beautiful blond hair, jeans, sweater, very warm and kind. Me: Gray hair, blue eyes, shirt, jeans. We both drink coffee; would love to share a cup with you. When: Jan. 9, morning. Where: Walmart@foursquare/U.S. 1 & Southside. #1586-0113 CHAMBLINS CHAMPION You had two enormous boxes of books. I held the door open for you. You: Blonde hair, glasses, great smile. Me: Tall, blonde. Would love to discuss literature sometime! When: Dec. 29. Where: Chamblins Uptown. #1585-0106 WELCOME TO ME! You: Tall in dress shirt and tie. I walked by to get your attention, but you were on Bible app on phone. Please come back next Sunday, and I will try again. When: Jan. 3. Where: Moe’s @ Avenues. #1584-0106 NEED TLC You: Raven-haired nurse; funky glasses, chatting with co-worker. Me: Curiously smitten; backpack, sling; visiting pre-op over year ago, saw you eating fresh. We have some FB friends in common. Who are you? When: Oct. ’14 & now. Where: St. Vincent’s Subway/FB. #1583-0106 LET’S RIDE TOPLESS TOGETHER You: Sexy, dark, handsome, sideways ballcap-wearer, BMW convertible. Me: Hot pink, caramel-covered sweetness, MB convertible. Pressed my horn, blew a kiss. Like a real one in the woods? You know where to fi nd me. When: Dec. 26. Where: Leaving UNF Nature Trails. #1582-1230 JAX BEACH EARLY MORNING PHOTOS Enjoying sunrise near 34th Ave.; struck up conversation. Asked to take photos of you. You: White shorts; got a little wet as waves caught you. Never gave you my card to send the pix. When: Sept. 28. Where: Jax Beach 34th Ave. S. #1581-1230
GREEN SUNGLASSES I see you everywhere. Can I take your sunglasses and smack you with them? You’re too cute for your own good. You’ll never notice me though... When: Every day. Where: FSCJ. #1574-1209 FOUND UR GIFT CARD, DONATED Target gift card, “To: J_ From: W_” Used card and my $30, bought and donated socks to Salvation Army. Sorry didn’t find you; hope you understand & appreciate doing good for others. When: Nov. 22. Where: Southside Loop parking lot. #1573-1202 CELTIC CUTIE @ CELTIC FEST You hugged me. I gave you band picture. You left with your friends too soon. Been thinking about that meeting ever since. Would like to continue where we left off. When: Nov. 14. Where: Jax Beach Celtic Fest. #1572-1125 LAVENDERISH HAIR You: Cute, blondish lavender hair, print dress; dropped phone outside library reopening. Me: Riverside guy, glasses, blue shirt; picked up phone, chatted. Met again; you left. Wanted to talk more. Like to get acquainted further. When: Nov. 14. Where: Willowbranch Library. #1571-1125 LITTLE RIVER BAND CONCERT You: Tall, long-haired dude, very handsome. Chatted in box offi ce @ Florida Theatre. Me: Too shy to introduce myself. I’ll be @ Art Walk Nov. 19. If feeling’s mutual, bring me a flower. When: Nov. 5. Where: Florida Theatre. #1570-1111 FIRST WATCH HOT BREAKFAST You: Hot guy, adorable dog; sexy smile, gorgeous blue eyes, captured my heart. Me: In love with you. Hoping you’ll give me chance someday to be your Queen. Let’s run away to the islands together. When: Oct. 31. Where: First Watch Ponte Vedra. #1569-1104 IT MATTERS To me ... in my dreams. Remember still, our time. Your lips, your intoxicating scent. US, together. One night of bliss maybe? Mexican magic? When: Oct. 7. Where: Los Portalas. #1568-1104
TATTOOED REDHEAD HOLDING ARCHAEOLOGY BOOKS After clarifying sweater was indeed women’s, you laughed at my remark about you fitting into clothes. Our interaction made my day. Judging from book cover, know carbon dating’s your thing. Coffee dating sometime? When: Dec. 11. Where: UNF Bookstore. #1580-1230
MOM WANTS YOU Daughter and I outside Lynch’s. You: LEO on bicycle, handsome, great calves! Later, dealt with Walgreens drunk. Little shy … my daughter said to get your attention. Drinks, Super Troopers, Training Day … what’s your speed? When: Oct. 13. Where: Lynch’s Jax Beach. #1567-1028
PUT MY FIRE OUT You: Cute fireman, glasses, looking at stuffed dinosaurs. Wish you’d put my burning desire for you out with your big fire hose. Me: Brunette, yoga pants, hoodie. Too shy to introduce myself. Wish I’d said hello. When: Dec. 9. Where: Publix off Kernan & Atlantic. #1579-1216
YOU WAVED BACK GRINNING You: Bad-ass-looking guy, big black truck. Me: Soccer-mom-looking girl, silver minivan. Waved at you driving on 295-N, played a little cat-and-mouse, you got off on I-95-S. Let me prove looks can be deceiving. When: Oct. 3, 7-ish. Where: 295 North. #1566-1021
ALRIGHT NOW! You: Tall, handsome, sweet leaf. Me: Just a duck. Let’s play Jenga @ Across The Street! When: Dec. 1. Where: Post & Edgewood. #1578-1216
NOTHING MATTERS Self-hypnosis can’t stop me thinking from of you. No matter where I go and what I do, I still remember those beautiful eyes and the way my heart jumps when I see you. When: Oct. 6. Where: Luigi’s Pizza. #1565-1014
GOOD LUCK CHARM TEACHER You: Blonde, glasses, long red skirt and shirt, wrist tattoo, near where I studied for final, grading papers. We talked, you said good luck, get sleep. Me: Gray sweater, white collared shirt. Coffee, talk again? When: Dec. 3. Where: Bold Bean Coffee Roasters Riverside. #1577-1209 GIFT WRAP MY HEART You: Beautiful, tall, brunette, green eyes, longest eyelashes ever. Me: Secret admirer. We chatted; fell for little freckle by your left eye, infectious smile. Could listen to you talk gift-wrapping all day. Burger and fries? When: Last week. Where: MOSH. #1576-1209 PLUMBA A penguin sighting that can only compare to Anton Ego’s flashback in Ratatouille; you bring me back to 46 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016
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HOT MINI DRIVER You: Getting in red Mini near SunRay, hot white-rimmed glasses. Drake blasting from car as you almost hit in crosswalk; gave me a thumbs-up. Me: Tall skater nerd, Donuts For Jesus shirt. You Let’s hang out. When: Sept. 29. Where: Five Points. #1564-1014 TALL, DARK, HANDSOME, PATRIOTS FAN Jags/ Pats game. You: Pats shirt, jeans; with friends by bus watching game. Me: Short wavy auburn hair, Jags tank, cut-offs. Locked eyes as I went to sit. Heart skipped a beat at your handsomeness. Drinks on me, celebrate your win? :) When: Sept. 27. Where: Mellow Mushroom Jax Beach. #1563-0930
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