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BY JULIE DELEGAL Duval County School Board backs Phase One of Sup. Vitti’s sweeping BOUNDARY AND PROGRAM CHANGES, and vocal critics dissent
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BY AG GANCARSKI What THE HRO DEBATE says about Jacksonville
MOVING ON UP
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BY JOSUÉ CRUZ YOUNG VP hopes more will follow him Downtown
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RE: “JUSTICE DENIED (AGAIN),” BY CLAIRE GOFORTH, JAN. 20 The number of unprocessed rape test kits is inexplicable and indefensible. But to suggest that a crime will not be prosecuted because it’s a case of “he said, she said” is unforgivable. In virtually every criminal case, a defendant denies responsibility — and that’s why we have trials. The prejudice shown against women by the State Attorney’s Office in sexual assault cases falls just short of suggesting that “she asked for it.” Wes White via folioweekly.com
RE: “CODE RED,” GUEST EDITORIAL BY JOHN CITRONE, JAN. 27 Perhaps the strongest reason for not having the uniform rule is that the great majority of the students who came to the school in which I taught who ignored the rule were already the biggest discipline problems. In a convoluted way, they were getting (negative) attention for bucking the system. I speak for most teachers when I say all of us want to start each day on a positive note. With the uniform rule, each day started with some sort of disagreement/ confrontation involving uniforms. The disruptive students mentioned above would be sent out of classrooms because they’d ignored the uniform rule, over and over again. Not wearing a uniform was a mechanism to get out of class, which is exactly what they wanted in the first place. We need students in class. We need to teach without interruptions, especially at the very beginning of the day. Anonymous via folioweekly.com
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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUETS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA Under the direction of associate professor of sociology Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, UNF has launched the Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnic Relations, an interdisciplinary research institute focusing on racial inequality locally and regionally. BRICKBATS TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Minutes before the Jacksonville City Council’s first debate on the Human Rights Ordinance, FBC held a press conference opposing it, revealing that the church has already begun collecting support to repeal the legislation if it passes. ’Cause that’s what Jesus would do. BOUQUETS TO DANTE GONZALEZ Our own Billy Elliott — 11-year-old Jacksonville resident Dante Gonzalez has been accepted to The Royal Ballet School’s 2016 summer session, White Lodge Summer School in Richmond, London, England. Gonzalez, who has been dancing with the Florida Ballet since 2011, has all the right moves. 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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FROM THE EDITOR
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Hi, y’all! Today is the one time that the words in this space will not have the potential to piss somebody off. As the newest editor of Folio Weekly Magazine, I am honored, thrilled and a little bit terrified to be tasked with the sacred duty of editing Northeast Florida’s independent voice. Our regular readers will probably recognize my byline from the many articles it has appeared beneath on these very pages. For the rest of you: Trust that there are some public officials whose miniscule hearts are palpitating at the news that I have been selected to run this storied organization. As they should. Alternative weeklies provide a muchneeded reprieve from the choreographed moves performed at other media outlets, often serving as the lone voice of dissent from mainstream opinions based on talking points pushed down the public’s throats by dedicated professionals whose basic function in life is framing the narrative of the news in order to placate, cajole and manipulate. Independent alternative publications have the privilege of giving a giant middle finger to the talking points, of infuriating powerful people by speaking versions of the truth that aren’t approved by their media relations experts. That’s what we do. We thoroughly cover the arts, track trends before anyone else has heard of them, and tell you about the most kick-ass things happening around the region. We also tell stories that nobody else can get away with telling, stories that shadowy figures with deep pockets and unbridled ambition don’t want you to hear. But not today. Today, this week, is their one free pass from being slayed in this space with the weapon that will make them fire off a dozen sanitized emails and have 100 dirty conversations behind closed doors: the pen. No matter if you love us or hate us, the media’s best, most noble purpose is speaking truth to power. That’s why most of us do this job. Media professionals don’t get out of bed in the morning with a passion for writing about kitten parades, even if those furry little faces
are so fuzzy-wuzzy lovable, and guaranteed to generate a shit-ton of clicks, likes and reposts. We are driven by an unquenchable thirst to discover and reveal the truth. Now, a bit about me. (I promise this is the only time you will endure the news of Claire Goforth, editor of FWM.) Six years ago, the devastating loss of my sister led me to one of those rare, edifying moments when you realize that you have complete ownership over the direction your life will take. Since the age of 8, I had told anyone who would listen that I was going to be a writer. Someday. Twenty years later, I realized that there is no such thing as someday. There is only today. So, determined but absolutely clueless, I decided to leave my legal career and start from scratch as a writer. After that, the first publication that I managed to squeeze in a byline was this one, in a Backpage editorial about what happens to a social media profile when the user dies, inspired by the chilling experience of having Facebook suggest I “reconnect with” my sister several months after her death. In fact, the person who advised me that I could get my start as a writer by submitting a Backpage Editorial to this publication, a crucial piece of advice he gave over the phone to a complete stranger, advice that led me here, to this job, was our very own Arts & Entertainment Editor, Daniel A. Brown. He literally changed my life. That’s why my first order of business is resurrecting Backpage Editorials. FWM isn’t just my voice, or our freelancers’, or Brown’s: It’s yours. You can mail them, email them or — though I urge you to choose snail mail or email — Facebook message them. Entries of between 800 and 1,200 words about issues of local importance are preferred. I look forward to reading what you have to say. Enough with the niceties. Let’s kick some ass. Claire Goforth claire@folioweekly.com FEBRUARY 10-16, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 5
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Need a little hard-hitting drama this weekend? Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students and The Ritz Theatre & Museum present Radio Golf, the last play in August Wilson’s famous Pittsburgh Cycle, which explores the life of up-andcoming mayoral candidate Harmond Wilkes, a charming and powerful African-American politician running for the highest office of his career, torn between ambition and morality. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11-Saturday, Feb. 13 at 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $20, ritzjacksonville.com.
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Blue-collar UK troubadour James Hunter has been labeled many things: British R&B, British soul, blue-eyed soul, etc. Those descriptions are on point, shedding light on the unique, original, and hard-to-pin-down sound that Hunter and his backing band ha ve been delivering for the past 30 years. While this Grammy nominee is a favorite of critics, Hunter’s greatest hosanna is surely delivered by singer-songwriter Van Morrison, a longtime Hunter supporter, who’s even collaborated with the younger soul man. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $35-$45, pvconcerthall.com. 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 10-16, 2016
LET’S DANCE
LOCALS PLAY BOWIE The late, great David Bowie was, among other things, a sonic shapeshifter, pioneering and exploring many different music styles, leaving an indelible mark on all he touched. Local musicians honor this absolute trailblazer at Let’s Dance: A Tribute to the Man Who Changed the World, with Master Radical, Herd of Watts, Danka, JacksonVegas, Groove Coalition, Pilotwave, Jackie Stranger, Billy & Bella, Le Orchid, Ursula Jon Farmer with Kimberly Zielinski, Ruffians, Alastair-Byrd Revue, Zapped Moon, Jarred Willis, Myrna & Mark, and Kytsch. There’s also art, food trucks, and vendors. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, Hemming Park, Downtown, free, hemmingpark.org.
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CITIZEN MAMA
VITTI-VISION
ON FEB. 2, THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD passed the first major chunk of school boundary and program shifts that Superintendent Nikolai Vitti proposed last summer. The massive changes across-the-board could ultimately affect up to 30 schools, directly or indirectly, and have been criticized by board members as “too many, too fast.” (See Folio Weekly Magazine, “Boundary Issues,” Dec. 2; folioweekly.com/BOUNDARY-ISSUES, 14164). As a result of the vote, Fort Caroline Middle School will gain magnet programs for pre-International Baccalaureate (IB) and performing arts. The working group there rejected Vitti’s call for moving the boys’ academy from Butler Middle to Ft. Caroline, and proposed the magnets instead. Wolfson and Ed White High Schools will roll in new magnet programs — IB and military leadership, respectively — with incoming ninth-graders next year. The Ed White High and Stilwell Middle working group modified Vitti’s original proposal to make White a military leadership magnet for grades 7-12; Stillwell will keep its middle school military component instead of adding performing arts. Hyde Park Elementary will begin serving pre-K through second grade, with Hyde Grove hosting third through sixth. And Oak Hill Elementary will send its regular education students to Jacksonville Heights and Cedar Hills. The facility at Oak Hill will become a specialized laboratory school exclusively for children with autism. In a discussion with Vitti the day before the vote, board members Becki Couch and Dr. Connie Hall voiced concerns about community buy-in for the Hyde Park/Hyde Grove reorganization, and about breaking up siblings into lower and higher elementary groupings. They also expressed concern that the district was experiencing a “turn-around crisis” in a growing number of elementary schools, and that this fact had not been adequately communicated. “As a board member, there’s so much that I didn’t know,” Hall said during the meeting. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 10-16, 2016
Duval County School Board backs Phase One of Sup. Vitti’s sweeping BOUNDARY AND PROGRAM CHANGES, and vocal critics dissent
“Are we moving too fast for this?” Couch and Hall also indicated their doubts about moving students from one D or F school to another D or F school. Vitti countered that the receiving schools were more stable, and showed more promise for improvement than Oak Hill. Couch suggested phasing in changes at Hyde Park and Hyde Grove over two years, instead of changing the grade structures all at once. Hall concurred with Couch’s plan, saying, “This is an opportunity to show the community we’re listening to [them].” But Vitti argued for wholesale change over a partial phase-in. “You need more faith,” he told them. The board rejected Couch’s phase-in suggestion Tuesday night in a 4-3 vote, ultimately granting Vitti’s plea for trust.
GETTING AHEAD OF STATE-FORCED ACTIONS
“[T]HE STATE IS NOT FORCING US,” VITTI SAID in a recent discussion about boundary changes, implying that the state could force changes. He added, “It’s easy to say, ‘Let’s fix the schools.’” The cold, hard truth is that Duval has dozens of under-enrolled, low-performing schools, particularly elementary schools, many of them in low-residency neighborhoods. And keeping them all open, Vitti says, isn’t sustainable — neither financially nor in terms of human capital. “The board doesn’t like it when I say it,” Vitti says about the professional talent shortage that makes it difficult to improve struggling schools. “But we don’t have 30 high-level instructional leaders.” And the customers, he says, are opting out. The most active and involved neighborhood parents are opting for charter, voucher, and non-neighborhood magnet schools — whether we like it or not. According to Vitti, consolidating schools to use talent and money more efficiently doesn’t endorse prevailing education reform policy. “I’m a hybrid thinker,” he says, refusing to commit to any ideological position on school reform. Ultimately, he’s a pragmatist who doesn’t want to spin his wheels fighting the parameters authored by the anti-public-school legislature: a funding squeeze, favoritism toward privatization, and punitive high-stakes testing. Instead, he wants to keep as many public schools as practicable open and running well, by consolidating students into the schools which he believes have the best chance to succeed. That includes designing new magnet programs to retain students in their boundary zones, which turns the traditional notion of magnet schools on its head. “The easy thing to do is to close schools,” Vitti says.
“Realize that the state is not forcing us to do anything this year,” Vitti told board members Couch and Hall on Feb. 1. While the state has issued “simulated” grades for schools, the simulations cannot be used this year to force state or charter takeover or closure. “The simulated grade does give you a sense of a school’s potential,” Vitti told Couch and Hall. “The boundary change proposal coupled with the program changes is to get ahead. It’s an opportunity to take ownership.”
PUSHBACK FROM AUTISM ADVOCATES
BUT NOT EVERYONE AGREES WITH VITTI’S vision for getting ahead of potential adverse state action. The Oak Hill proposal to create a laboratory school for children with autism was passed unanimously, despite vigorous parent and teacher opposition on social media and at the board meeting. Prior to the vote, former special education teacher Melissa Lenertz spoke to Folio Weekly Magazine. “Eleven years ago, I might have said ‘yes, please,’ to a laboratory school like Oak Hill,” says Lenertz, mother to a middleschool-age child with autism. “I’ve worked in this field. Now I have the experience and education. I know more about what’s best for my child.” Lenertz believes opportunities for inclusion with nondisabled peers are important and says she’s fought for inclusion “every step of the way.” Anything less, she contends, signals to families of autistic children that they don’t belong. Regarding the Oak Hill lab school, Lenertz says, “It’s putting a Band-Aid on a wound that’s going to keep gushing.” As an advocate, Lenertz works to help ensure that the Individual Education Plan team holds high expectations for students. “Often they don’t,” Lenertz says, “but even when they do, there’s not sufficient resources for them to be able to implement the plan effectively.” She adds, “[Vitti] could provide all these things in the current [autism] sites. He could provide ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy.” Lenertz continues, “I think you can spread the love. It’s unfair to give state-of-the-art to one set of kids and not the rest.” Vitti points to his success in transforming Justina Road Elementary into a school exclusively for students with dyslexia as proof that he can deliver on what he promises, and do it quickly. He holds up the conversion of Butler Middle School into single-gender academies as further proof. Lenertz echoes many parents’ complaints that the district does a lousy job overall of serving students with special needs. She agrees that, when it comes to promises attached to the new Oak Hill Autism Lab School regarding inclusion, high quality, and no diminution of other programs, it will be up to parents to hold Vitti’s feet to the fire. Julie Delegal mail@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Disclosure: One of Julie Delegal’s children attended a private, autism-only school that prepared him for full K-12 inclusion. Delegal is on record supporting the new lab school, at least in theory.
FIGHTIN’ WORDS
What THE HRO DEBATE says about Jacksonville
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A TELLING MOMENT IN THURSDAY’S HRO Committee of the Whole meeting happened during Public Comment. A woman opposing expansion came up to speak, saying that she’d just come out of a bathroom where a “man in a dress” came in, and “felt very comfortable using the bathroom next to her.” Then, the next speaker: the woman whom the previous speaker called a “man in a dress.” The woman was transgender. And a 35-year military veteran. She talked of the discrimination she faces, multiple times a week, for who she is. That exchange illustrates the polarity in the debate. On one side, there are those who fervently believe that the proposed legislation represents a threat to their way of life. To their churches, with the fervent preachers setting their congregations on the right, Bible-based course. To their communities. To society as we know it. On the other side? People who have said, and will continue to say, that we’re here and we’re being discriminated against. They make their cases, with anecdotes, with feelings, with emotions. For each of them, however, there is an email like this one Mayor Lenny Curry was sent. “Is this the reason why voters voted for you? Do you not know that this is the Bible belt? To what end will you let the special interest go. [sic] “Will you plead for all perversion? Is everything OK? Pardon me for being a fuddy-duddy. I grew up in a country where is [sic] was highly inappropriate to have sexual relations with your daughter, your grandfather and your horse; at least not at the same time, I think you could mix and match. “Do you mean to tell me that you don’t see what is happening? Did you not read what happened in Houston concerning the mayor of that city, and how they tried to censor pastors who spoke up against similar legislation? CENSOR PASTORS! “Too bad the people who voted for you didn’t see this about you before they pulled the lever. I can assure you if this legislation goes through, come next election, some if not many, will not forget.” Curry gets scads of emails hitting similar themes. Other public officials do, too. The emails and the letters point to something bigger than the HRO.
One of the most interesting moments during Thursday’s HRO public comment came from a young man, still in high school at a local Christian school. He made a curious claim: If the HRO were passed, and high school boys were allowed in girls’ locker rooms (never mind that that’s not what the HRO expansion is about), then his friends might take liberties. It’s this kind of conflation that is the underbelly of the anti-HRO stance. In the conservative movement, there’s a natural tension between “the passions of the base” and the rhetoric used in polite society. We see that in the HRO discussion. On one hand, you have this Night of the Living Baseheads-style succession of kooks and crackpots, trotting out arguments that illustrate every logical fallacy you might have heard in high school speech class, and some new mutations that haven’t been named. On the other, you have the smooth arguments of the educated class, folks who make six figures, to couch the language of lower white class prejudice into something that sounds vaguely small government, vaguely libertarian. In the HRO debate, you see that play out. Consider the professional experts brought in to make the “No to HRO” case on Thursday. It was a travelling road show. All they needed was a gimmick table and a lackey standing there to sell autographed 8x10s. It’s aided and abetted by many factors. Such as: If you’re going to make the case against extension of rights for the LGBT community, might as well bring in the pros. They’ve made their arguments before. They’ve road-tested their talking points. There’s none of the risk that comes with specific locality. The arguments are the same and all are imbued with the urgency of a fundraising appeal. The politicians on the other side aren’t willing to call them out for what they are. They lend moral equivalency to those who fly in from God-knows-where to lend their special expertise, never once asking who these people even are, or why it is that they need to be a part of the “Jacksonville solution.” And, yeah, the other side has its traveling lobbyists. This is what happens when a city, like Jacksonville, drags ass on keeping up with where society is. In the void left by effective local leadership, outsiders step in. Think how it’s going to be if the HRO is spiked and we’re back here again in a year, or God forbid, a decade. A.G. Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com twitter/AGGancarski FEBRUARY 10-16, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 9
SPORTSTALK
Armada FC makes AMBITIOUS CHANGES in hopes of winning season
SEA CHANGE ON THE PITCH IN 1980, JACKSONVILLE RECEIVED ITS FIRST major league sports franchise. Though the short-lived Jacksonville Tea Men soccer team didn’t endure the same legacy as the Jaguars, it began the city’s affair with professional sports, and was one of the first steps to Jacksonville becoming the budding soccer town it is today. On Feb. 6 this year, another step was taken to develop Jacksonville’s athletic potential, when Armada FC won its first preseason match by a score of 1-0 under new head coach Tony Meola. Meola brings with him years of experience earned from his storied career as a goalkeeper, when he played 100 matches for the United States Men’s National Team, represented the U.S. through three different World Cups, and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2012. As a coach, these accomplishments give Meola the ability to draw in new talent, evidenced by the club bringing in nine new players in the off-season, most notably defender Bryan Burke and forward Matt Fondy, who received the league’s 2015 Defensive Player of the Year and MVP awards, respectively. These additions are merely an extension of a bigger plan for Meola to institute a fresh playing philosophy for his team. Last season, the Armada finished last in the North American Soccer League’s combined standings, conceding 49 goals and scoring a mere 33, ending with a disappointing 8-7-15 record. Despite it being the team’s inaugural season, owner Mark Frisch refused to accept the poor results and went through two head coaches and an interim head coach before the end of the year. Meola was hired after the season, and has already begun instituting a style that more heavily emphasizes defensive play, something that could be seen in the defense’s solid performance in their shutout of the Philadelphia Union on Feb. 6. “One of the things we weren’t happy about last year is the fact that we gave up a lot of goals,” said Armada goalkeeper and fan favorite Miguel Gallardo. “Tony’s philosophy of being solid at the back before we start worrying about the way we’re going to go forward is very important.”
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Though Meola’s new philosophy is ambitious, the question on many minds is what this will mean for the growth of soccer in Jacksonville. Despite the common joke that Americans will never embrace soccer, the sport’s popularity has grown rapidly in the States in recent years, especially in Florida. After years of intense support for its United Soccer League team, Orlando finally received a Major League Soccer franchise, which some
Though Meola’s new philosophy is ambitious, the question on many minds is what this will mean for THE GROWTH OF SOCCER in Jacksonville. feel increases the potential for the Armada to eventually expand. In a city with many sizable youth soccer organizations, and a fan following that brought a record attendance of more than 52,000 people to see the U.S. Men’s National Team play before the 2014 World Cup, more folks here are becoming convinced that the Bold City can become one of America’s soccer capitals. However, much of this is contingent on the Armada’s success. “One of the reasons I was chosen to come down here was to build something in Jacksonville,” says Meola. “I know [Frisch’s] mission, and it’s kind of my mission now, too. It helps, and it’s a lot easier when the first team does well and wins something. That’s the way sports are.” In the second season of the team’s existence, and the first for Meola as head coach, these expectations are difficult to live up to. It is important, however, to remember that this is not only the vision of Frisch for the future of Jacksonville soccer, but also for the many fans in the city, and it has to start somewhere — one hopes with the success of the Armada. Hudson Bäck mail@folioweekly.com
COMMUNITY NEWS
MOVING
ON UP YOUNG VP hopes more will follow him Downtown
TREVOR S. LEE, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AT Gresham, Smith & Partners, a Nashvillebased international architecture firm, recently became the managing principal of the company’s Jacksonville office. His first order of business was to uproot the office from a Southpoint corporate office park — where it had been located for 18 years — and move it to the top floor of the One Enterprise Center tower, located at 225 Water St. in Downtown Jacksonville. His reason? According to Lee, Jacksonville can no longer afford to have its brainpower not supporting the city’s core. “Cities around the nation with far [fewer] people have managed to make their core vibrant without sacrificing the suburbs,” Lee says. Lee, a Jacksonville native and Stanton College Preparatory graduate, attended the University of Tennessee to study architecture. Shorty after graduation, he secured an internship with Gresham, Smith & Partners (GS&P). It was only a matter of time before Lee transferred to the Jacksonville office. When the opportunity to ascend to managing principal was offered, due to the predecessor’s retirement, Lee graciously declined. “I said, ‘No, thank you,’ because I wasn’t sure I could follow the outgoing managing principal, who had done such a great job for such a long time,” Lee says. However, once he realized the opportunity he would have to make an impact not only in the company, but also in the community, he took a deep breath and resolved to do the unexpected.
“I asked [GS&P headquarters] if I could move the office Downtown within the first few weeks on the new job,” Lee shares, “but they said ‘No’.” According to Lee, GS&P had no interest in taking on debt in order to make a move Downtown. “We were in the process of negotiating a new lease with our longtime landlord, so I knew how much we had budgeted for the upcoming contract,” Lee says. It was with that number in mind that Lee took a veritable leap of faith. “I called the head office and asked, ‘If I do it for zero dollars, can I move the office Downtown?’” They said he could very well try. In Lee’s mind, he leveraged a move Downtown against his career with GS&P. “I knew everything was riding on successfully pulling this off,” he says. After studying the Downtown real estate market, Lee says he found he could actually save the company money. There were obstacles, but Lee explains that the prohibitions were mostly misconceptions. Statistics gathered and reported by the Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office dismissed the myth of unsafe conditions in the Urban Core. And the proliferation of restaurants and bars offered an enticing opportunity for Lee and his company. “Nothing against Maggiano’s and other Town Center eateries, but I was sick of having meetings at those places,” Lee says. Lee says he was in constant communication with his team about why the move was important for the company. For the GS&P principal who, according to its website, “provides design, operations and business
development leadership” for the company’s Corporate and Urban Design Studio, it was imperative that the team become a part of the city’s emerging identity, which is based around the Urban Core. A month after the move, the group feels settled in the magnificent space with 360-degree views of the city. Looking out the window and east across the St. Johns River, Lee says the view now serves as a reminder
for him and his team to ensure that every step they take as a company makes a positive impact on Jacksonville. “[Downtown] is the cultural and service center of our city. Our staff members can now walk to meetings with partners and support local businesses,” Lee says. “They can participate in making it better.” Josué Cruz mail@folioweekly.com FEBRUARY 10-16, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 11
GEORGIA-PACIFIC didn’t like the findings of Dr. Tim Gross’ environmental study. So it solicited a new one
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PARLIER
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wo years after a multinational corporation
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pipeline to dump its waste in Florida’s largest river, our very own St. Johns River, a scientist found a significant difference in
the diversity and abundance of river life around the
pipeline. The scientist said more research was needed to pinpoint the cause and evaluate the health of the river. The corporation said it had done enough research and told the scientist he would have to reach a more acceptable conclusion. Dr. Tim Gross refused. So Georgia-Pacific hired another consultant to tell a different story with the same data. Then, Florida’s environmental regulatory agency — the same one that permitted the pipeline and approved the study, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection — determined that Gross’ University of Florida-backed report did not meet permit requirements, and is reviewing G-P’s chosen replacement analysis, authored by Russ Frydenborg, to determine how to proceed. Gross has 30 years of experience evaluating the cleanliness of waterways, having conducted studies for many companies in the paper and pulp industry, including G-P. He says the new study cherry-picks data and uses faulty science to come to a conclusion more acceptable to G-P. He says the FDEP isn’t doing its job, and the biological integrity of the St. Johns River is at stake. “I counted on FDEP to do their job, read the report and contact me to ask questions,” Gross says. “If I saw the report and I was them, I sure as hell would have some questions. They never contacted me. I gave up at that point. I was hard-nosed about it, and made sure G-P turned the report in. There’s not much else I can do.” St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman says she first became aware of the two differing studies late in the summer of 2015, and it wasn’t until she started asking questions of FDEP that they took notice. Gross says the FDEP finally called him in September 2015 (the study was submitted that March). Eventually, the FDEP backed the Frydenborg study. Gross and Rinaman say there is more at stake than what is coming out of the pipeline. With water withdrawals approved on the river to the south, the Ocklawaha, a major tributary of the St. Johns, still damned to the west, and the potential for a major dredging project in Jacksonville to the north, the consequences of a potentially dirty pipeline could grow exponentially. “FDEP is completely backing G-P and refusing to do their job. If it was just G-P and their discharge, this wouldn’t be such a big deal. I’m not saying this is a disaster. The sky is not falling... yet,” Gross says. But he says they had better be watching in case it does.
IN THE PIPELINE
From 1947 to 2012, Georgia-Pacific discharged its waste into Rice Creek, a tributary of the St. Johns River in Palatka. But after studies showed an alarming concentration of cancer-causing dioxin was found in fish from the creek in 2002, a Florida administrative judge ordered G-P to build a pipeline to dump the discharge directly into the St. Johns to dilute the waste if it couldn’t be cleaned up. After the pipeline — invisible from above the river’s waters, extending to a point just south of Rice Creek — was built and G-P spent hundreds of millions of dollars in upgrades to its plant, Rice Creek was still dirty. Environmentalists and river advocates argued over the ineffectiveness of the proposed pipeline, but that did little except delay its construction. G-P hired Gross in 2007 (he had worked with G-P for more than 10 years as a consultant in one capacity or another), to conduct a study on the potential impacts of the pipeline, per an FDEP permit. The study, according to Gross, was designed by a former St. Johns River Water Management District employee, and had been approved by G-P and FDEP by the time he got his hands on it. He saw issues with the study, and asked if he could redesign it. G-P refused, saying it didn’t want to go through the approval and permitting process again with FDEP. So, after a few tweaks, and several approvals of the study by FDEP in 2006, 2007 and 2010, Gross and co-author Oliver Burgess, a University of Florida graduate student, began collecting data in 2010.
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Gross and Burgess — who earned a PhD on the basis of this study — collected data across several trophic levels of river organisms, including plankton, shoreline aquatic vegetation, macro-invertebrates and fish. They studied four areas up to 10 kilometers north and south of the pipeline’s eventual location, using the data collected two years prior to
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St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman says she first became aware of the two differing studies late in the summer of 2015, and it wasn’t until she started asking questions of FDEP that they took notice. “The fact that FDEP and G-P have potentially agreed to do more monitoring is a step forward. It’s critical that we get this right moving forward. We haven’t gotten it right, yet,” she says.
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compare directly with the data collected two years after the pipeline was constructed. The goal was “to assess any potential impacts from the discharge,” according to FDEP’s permit language for the study. “If the evaluation shows an adverse impact that violates any biological related water quality criterion including biological integrity as specified in Rule 62-302.530(10), the Department may open this permit to require additional monitoring or other corrective actions,” according to the permit. Gross met numerous times with FDEP and G-P officials over the course of the study, to share results and ensure the study was moving in the right direction, he says. Gross wrote in the study that “only clear compelling evidence of ‘adverse effects’ or impacts would subsequently lead to a recommendation that additional field assessments and evaluations be warranted.” In other words, he wouldn’t recommend more monitoring unless there were obvious negative effects. Much to his surprise, Gross did find that clear, compelling evidence. “There’s a greater than 25 percent effect on the diversity and abundance of plankton, macro-invertebrates, shoreline aquatic vegetation and fish,” Gross says, which 14 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 10-16, 2016
exceeded the threshold set by the FDEP’s permit to be considered significant. “It surprised the hell outta me. I had not expected to see a fundamental shift. Sure, I expected some differences, whether or not they were broad or of concern; they were surprising and potentially disturbing. To exceed a 25 percent change is scientifically significant,” he says. “That’s an honest, open and frank interpretation. What I find is what I have to live with,” he says. But he couldn’t pin the effects on the pipeline or on natural causes, Gross admits. Because the study was designed to only evaluate the biological integrity of the river before and after the pipeline (to collect data, essentially), the presence of significant changes did not necessarily mean it was due to the pipeline, Gross says. There were differences in rainfall and temperature in the two years before and after the pipeline was constructed. Plus, the differences existed all over the study area, even up to 10km away from the pipeline, suggesting there might be other factors at work, Gross says. The bottom line: Gross thought they needed more information. “We would have liked to [rule out the pipeline],” he says. “The first step was to determine if there was any magnitude and consistency. That must be followed up with more research. That’s normal with science. We can’t answer all the questions in one study without 10 times the manpower and budget. Now we can ask more questions,” he says.
NO MORE QUESTIONS
Gross says that when he recommended that more monitoring should be done after he shared his study in 2014, his findings were not well received.
“I may have thought they wouldn’t love the results, but I had no reason to expect them to ask me to change my conclusion,” says Gross. This time, G-P told Gross that his study “can’t say there is more work to do. It cannot say it could be due to the discharge,” Gross says. G-P denies that it told him to change his conclusions, but suggested, rather, that there were other problems with Gross’ study. “In looking at the data that Dr. Gross presented in the initial study, our environmental staff interpreted the data differently than Dr. Gross. Dr. Gross did not statistically evaluate the data as required in FDEP permit,” says Terry Hadaway, public affairs manager for GeorgiaPacific’s Palatka operations. “We asked Dr. Gross to evaluate the data in the context of FDEP’s water quality standards that were required by our permit. He did not do that. So we felt we needed to find a consultant with considerably more regulatory and statistical experience. We wanted to make sure it was evaluated in the context of water quality standards. We did not ask him to change his conclusions,” Hadaway says. Now, FDEP and Frydenborg, who G-P hired in December 2014 to re-evaluate the data, are alleging that Gross’ identification procedures, of not identifying plants and animals down to the species level (Gross stopped at the genus level) does not meet FDEP’s requirements, says St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman, who has met with FDEP and Frydenborg in the last month about how they will proceed. (FDEP emailed Folio Weekly Magazine a statement, but it did not address issues with the Gross study.)
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AT TOP: The G-P facility; BELOW: G-P uses these holding retention ponds to help filter paper mill discharge before releasing it into Rice Creek. (photos by Walter Coker).
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Gross argues that FDEP had “ample opportunity” to say something was wrong with the study the numerous times it was approved. But even so, Gross says that has virtually no effect on his analysis of the data or his conclusions. G-P held onto Gross’ study, which he finalized in October 2014, even threatening to not turn it over to FDEP, Gross says. After he didn’t hear from G-P for two months after turning in the completed study, G-P called in late December to ask Gross to work with the newly hired Frydenborg on his re-analysis. Hadaway says it took time for G-P’s scientists to sort through Gross’ study, and because they had different opinions about his conclusions, and thought the study did not address the “statistical requirements of the permit,” they hired Frydenborg for his “regulatory experience.” Frydenborg did not return calls from Folio Weekly Magazine seeking comment by press 16 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 10-16, 2016
time, but research shows he worked for FDEP before becoming a private consultant. “We felt there were going to be results that were going to be detrimental to us. FDEP agreed,” Hadaway said. Gross says he was happy to work with Frydenborg, but took issue with how Frydenborg planned to manipulate the data. According to Gross and Rinaman, Frydenborg wanted to use the study area south of the pipeline as a reference site for scientific control and compare it to the area around the pipeline. Gross says that would be inappropriate because of several significant differences in depth, water flow and aquatic vegetation at the points south on the river. He also says the EPA and FDEP agreed no control site existed when they were fine-tuning this original study. When Gross told Frydenborg his opinion of the re-analysis plans, Gross says he got a disturbing response from the second scientist. “Give me the data, you and G-P will like what you see when I’m done,” Gross says Frydenborg told him. “This ‘selective re-analysis’ that was done is inappropriate. It’s poor science, and it’s unethical, to be honest,” Gross says.
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IN THE PIPELINE Here’s how we got here:
2002
A state administrative judge orders Georgia-Pacific to build a pipeline if water quality standards could not be met in neighboring Rice Creek, a St. Johns River tributary that the paper mill had been dumping its effluent waste in since 1947.
2008
Dr. Timothy Gross gets the final design for a study, approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, meant to determine the potential impacts on the biological integrity on the St. Johns River surrounding the pipeline’s discharge point. He would be tasked with collecting data two years prior to completion of the pipeline and two years post-pipeline. The study is not meant, primarily, to determine if the pipeline is responsible for any impacts to the river, only to determine what, if any, potential impacts are present, according to the study.
2010
After Georgia-Pacific spends $200 million in plant upgrades to make its effluent cleaner, it was found that wastewater was still toxic to marine life in Rice Creek. G-P moves forward with pipeline plan.
2010-’11
Gross and University of Florida graduate student Oliver Burgess begin collecting data for pre-pipeline assessment of the river, studying potential biological impacts on four trophic levels of river life within 10 kilometers north and south of the proposed pipeline.
OCTOBER 2012
Construction on the pipeline is completed.
2013-’14
Gross and Burgess conduct a post-pipeline study.
AUGUST 2014
Gross submits findings and conclusions of the report to Georgia-Pacific. Gross called the findings of a “fundamental shift” in the biological integrity of the river across all trophic levels “surprising,” but couldn’t scientifically verify whether the changes were due to the pipeline or natural causes. He recommended G-P conduct more monitoring to determine if the pipeline discharge was responsible for the effects. After Gross submits his report, G-P asks him to alter his conclusions. Mill officials told Gross that any effects could not be related to the pipeline, and no more monitoring could be done, according to Gross.
OCTOBER 2014
Gross submits final report to G-P, but it is not submitted to FDEP, as required.
DECEMBER 2014
G-P hires Dr. Russ Frydenborg as a consultant to reanalyze some of Gross’ data.
MARCH 2015
After months of delaying and asking Gross to alter his conclusions, G-P turned over both Gross’ and Frydenborg’s studies to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
SEPTEMBER 2015
FDEP officials call Gross for the first time about his report, according to Gross.
JANUARY 2016
Frydenborg meets with FDEP officials and the St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman to explain his conclusions. Rinaman pressed FDEP to conduct further monitoring in the river near Palatka.
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WHAT’S NEXT?
Meanwhile, after receiving both studies in March 2015, FDEP has begun meeting with G-P, Frydenborg, Rinaman and Jacksonville University representatives to best determine how to move forward with more monitoring. In a meeting in late January, FDEP and G-P committed to more monitoring in some capacity. “We are exploring opportunities with G-P on how they can look at the data collected in context of other water quality and trophic information for those time periods. In addition, G-P is also considering some additional macro-invertebrate sampling and analysis,” wrote FDEP Northeast District Ombudsman Russell Simpson in an email. “We are having ongoing discussions with our bio-assessment experts, G-P, the St. Johns Riverkeeper and representatives
from Jacksonville University to ensure the additional study adequately provides our experts with the information they need to definitively determine whether adverse impacts have occurred,” Simpson wrote. Rinaman is cautiously optimistic about this latest development, but wants to make sure the further monitoring is done fairly. “The fact that FDEP and G-P have potentially agreed to do more monitoring is a step forward. It’s critical that we get this right moving forward. We haven’t gotten it right, yet,” she says. Rinaman says those adverse effects were clearly illustrated in Gross’ study, and FDEP should take responsibility as the regulatory agency and hold G-P accountable. “Our position is, if the threshold was tripped, and there are red flags in the St. Johns River, which Dr. Gross’ study clearly shows that it was, DEP has the responsibility to determine what’s happening in the river,” she says. “DEP has a responsibility to understand the scope of their own permit. The permit is up in 2017. It’s DEP’s responsibility to act on behalf of the citizens who depend on the St. Johns River.” Greg Parlier mail@folioweekly.com
Views of our currently healthy river, such as the one below, may become increasingly rare if proper environmental protections are not put in place and actively enforced.
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A+E // FILM
THE COEN BROS. tribute to colorful characters of 1950s Hollywood comes off a tad too monochromatic
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he Coen Bros. are smarter than this, and better filmmakers than this. They no doubt thought it a cute idea to send up old Hollywood in Hail, Caesar! by paying homage to classic films, but none of it works. Forget about laugh-out-loud funny — I would’ve settled for at least a few ha-has. Is this really helmed by the same Joel and Ethan Coen who made The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and Fargo? Inexplicably, it is. The central conceit of Hail, Caesar!, set in the early 1950s, has movie studio boss Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) trying to find star Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) after Baird is kidnapped. There’s one production day left to go for Baird’s big-budget epic, Hail Caesar: A Tale of Christ, and he still needs to shoot his big speech. Communists took him, we learn, and subsequently try to brainwash Baird into accepting their beliefs as his own. If writers/directors Coen Bros. are aiming for sociopolitical commentary on the iniquities of labor laws and fair pay in our modern times, the points fail to connect. But it’s hard to tell if they’re actually trying for that because it doesn’t seem like they’re trying at all for much of anything. Because Joel and Ethan Coen have the ability to attract more star power than anyone not named Scorsese, cameos abound. What’s more, these glorified walk-ons manifest in a series of homages to classic Hollywood movies that are so lazily,
HOT ROD
DURING THE ANNUAL LIST OF CELEBRITY obituaries that pervaded various media outlets at year’s end, I was particularly saddened to read of the death of Australian ROD TAYLOR, at the ripe old age of 84. Though he died early in 2015, his passing simply escaped my notice, much like his once-promising career faded, by no means into obscurity, but beyond the pale of recognition and popularity that once seemed his inevitable due. After making his screen debut in Australia in a couple of inconsequential efforts, Taylor set out for Hollywood, where he was cast in a number of TV series, including Cheyenne and The Twilight Zone. During the Eisenhower years, he managed to get minor roles in some major films, including Raintree County and Giant. I remember first seeing him in World Without End (1956), as a back-up to stone-faced Hugh Marlowe (of Earth vs. The Flying Saucers fame); Taylor playing the funny, hunky astronaut lost in time. It was in 1960, however, that he scored his first major starring role, one that made him a genuine icon in the galaxy of science-fiction films. As the Time Traveler in George Pal’s adaptation of H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine (Special Effects Oscar winner), Taylor made an indelible impression on a whole generation of sci-fi fans – kids, teenagers (like me), and adults. Three years later, his star continued its ascendancy when he was cast by Alfred Hitchcock as the male lead in The Birds. For Hitchcock himself, ice-queen Tippi Hedren (Melanie Griffith’s mom) was the star, but it was really Taylor who
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HAIL,
NO! unimpressively done, one yearns for the who eventually steals the movie) in a scene authenticity of legendary choreographer that runs far too long, and finally there’s Busby Berkeley and singer/dancer Gene Channing Tatum as a sailor singing and tap Kelly, among others. dancing in a bar, à la Gene Kelly. The Tatum The women are comic-relief throwaways sequence is the best of the bunch, but it who don’t connect at all to the main story. lacks the energy, extravagance and charisma Scarlett Johansson plays a starlet of Kelly’s work, and without in a lame Berkeleyesque dance capturing the proper spirit, HAIL, CAESAR routine with synchronized the sequence misses. The male *G@@ swimming and waterfalls, characters provide subplots that Rated PG-13 none of which comes close to loosely (barely) tie in to the matching the grandeur and main plot, so the whole thing spectacle of Berkeley’s work. Tilda Swinton ends up like a series of sketches rather than a fully conceptualized story. plays Thora and Thessaly Thacker, twins and The production values and costumes rival gossip columnists in the alliterative appropriately appear ’50s Hollywood, and mold of Hedda Hopper. Like Johansson, the great cinematographer Roger Deakins Swinton’s characters also serve no essential soaks the daytime scenes in sunshine to narrative function. These actresses are so convey a surreal mood. However, looking the much better than this. part is one thing — actually playing it well is Cameos and homages continue with another, and Hail, Caesar! plays it horribly. Ralph Fiennes as a Laurence Olivier-like Dan Hudak director trying to coax a performance out mail@folioweekly.com of a inexperienced actor (Alden Ehrenreich, anchored the film, bringing weight and conviction to the human elements in the movie. Hitchcock’s presence, as God on-camera and director off-camera, might have overshadowed Taylor (as Hitchcock did with so many of his performers), but it was Taylor whom we liked and admired. He’s the one who saves the day, if not the morrow (whatever Hitchcock’s ambivalent ending suggests). But after The Birds, despite appearing in a number of good films – Darker Than Amber, Antonioni’s Zabriskie Point, and the WWII thriller 36 Hours) – Taylor never quite made it to the top tier. He was never at a loss for work, but starring roles in major features seemed to elude him. Eventually, he returned to his native Australia, continuing to work there, and making a memorable final appearance as Winston Churchill in Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. Notice of Taylor’s death sent me looking for two of his films from the late ’60s which made a solid impression on me at the time – Young Cassidy (1965), in which he played a fictionalized version of Irish playwright Sean O’Casey opposite Julie Christie and Maggie Smith, and then Dark of the Sun (1968), in which he was a mercenary in the Congo, fighting alongside former football star Jim Brown. Young Cassidy was to have been directed by John Ford, but the filmmaker’s sudden illness two weeks into production resulted in Jack Cardiff (Oscar-winning cinematographer, Black Narcissus) taking over the reins. The movie is quite good,
MAGIC LANTERNS
focusing on O’Casey’s early days and his rise to prominence, Taylor playing the two-fisted playwright with sensitivity and intelligence. One can only imagine what a master like Ford might’ve done with his beloved Irish material; maybe something like The Quiet Man 12 years earlier. Regardless, Rod Taylor’s next film for Cardiff three years later was quite different, emphasizing the rugged physical appeal of the barrel-chested star. Extremely violent for its time, Dark of the Sun reunited Taylor with his Time Machine star Yvette Mimieux; he played a mercenary trying to rescue a train-load of refugees in the midst of a bloody civil war. Taylor radiates brawn and conviction as he discovers his soul in the carnage. The film is exciting despite a cliché-ridden script that features (shades of Ford’s Stagecoach) an alcoholic doctor delivering a baby on the verge of an attack. Taylor, though, is still impressive, as is costar Jim Brown who, like Woody Strode before him, discovered a new career off the gridiron. The consummate Time Traveler, Rod Taylor was a class act indeed. Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com
FILM LISTINGS FILM RATINGS **** ***@ **@@ *@@@
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SHOWINGS AROUND TOWN
FERNANDINA BEACH FILM FESTIVAL The 2016 Oscar Nominated Short Films Festival, with 15 short animated, live action and documentary films screened in alternating sessions, is held Feb. 12-14 at Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina, $10 each screening; $30 for one screening of each group; 277-3455, ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. SUN-RAY CINEMA Kung Fu Panda 3 and Hail Caesar screen at 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. Zoolander 2 starts Feb. 12. THE CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ A Most Violent Year and Burnt are screened. 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.
a blizzard, pounding ocean waves and pouring rain more than 10 miles offshore to rescue the crew of a shipwrecked oil tanker. Fear and true grit kept them going. Costars Chris Pine, Holliday Grainger, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Kyle Gallner and John Magaro. — DH HAIL CAESAR! *G@@ Rated PG-13 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. HOW TO BE SINGLE Rated R The pressure’s on for single people in NYC. Costas Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, Damon Wayans Jr., Colin Jost and Anders Holm. 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
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
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
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.
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.
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. DEADPOOL Rated R Another ultramilitary type goes rogue and gets powers we don’t have. BFD. Costars Ryan Reynolds, T.J. Miller. 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 Epps, Jane Seymour, Florence Henderson – wait, what? Florence Henderson? THE FINEST HOURS ***@ Rated R This harrowing story of death-defying heroics, teamwork and bitter, frosty, wet, nasty cold tells of Coast Guardsmen who went through
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.
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 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 Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) has vanished. Villainous First Order wants him dead to reclaim the Galaxy from the Republic. General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), Resistance leader, sends a pilot (Oscar Isaac) to planet Jakku to find Luke’s hideout. The heroes are Rey (Daisy Ridley), droid BB8, and ex-stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega). Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) join in. Costars Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Gwendoline Christie and Lupita Nyong’o. — DH ZOOLANDER 2 Rated PG-13 The one we’ve been waiting for is here! Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson are back doing their little turns on the catwalk because a rival wants to shut them down. Just The Look alone will get me in the megaplex. Costars Penelope Cruz, Benedict Cumberbatch, Will Ferrell, Justin Theroux, Macaulay Culkin (no kidding), Billy Zane, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato.
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Legendary mentalist THE AMAZING KRESKIN brings his brain-defying act to Northeast Florida
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF
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hen the Buddha once proclaimed that “The mind is everything. What you think, you become,” he wasn’t prepared for the mental acuity and intuitive prognostication of The Amazing Kreskin. For the past 60 years, Kreskin (née George Joseph Kresge) has developed his skills at reading minds and predicting world events, at times with truly remarkable results. And in the process, he’s become a pop culture icon. While Kreskin is primarily a stage performer, he’s been a TV regular, both as a longtime repeat guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and Late Show with David Letterman, as well as his own ’70s-era series, The Amazing World of Kreskin. Combined with his impressive stage act, part of Kreskin’s appeal is found in his affable, humorous demeanor. One part Houdini and one part old-school showman, Kreskin has personally demystified much of his own act, insisting that his abilities are based on the power of suggestion rather than the ethereal planes of the paranormal. His performance is based purely on direct interaction with his audience and he literally puts his money where his mouth is. At every performance, Kreskin is escorted out of the room, as a group of volunteers then hide his paycheck for that show. Once the paper is hidden, Kreskin returns and tries to locate the check. If he doesn’t correctly identify its whereabouts, he doesn’t get paid. Out of thousands of performances, he has gone home emptyhanded only 10 times. And at age 81, the mentalist surely keeps busy. Over the course of his career, he’s racked up more than 3,000,000 flight miles and still performs hundreds of gigs a year. This year, he released his 20th book, In Real Time, and in recent years, he’s appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, while continuing to offer his annual New Year’s predictions on FOX and CNN. Locals can be amazed by this maestro
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of the mind at his Feb. 15 performance at Alhambra Theatre & Dining on the Southside. Folio Weekly Magazine recently spoke over the phone with Kreskin, in his home state of New Jersey. We talked about hanging tight with Carson, why crystal balls cause headaches, and the value of human thought. Folio Weekly Magazine: Mr. Kreskin, what an honor to speak with you, sir. How are you doing? The Amazing Kreskin: Oh, wonderful. I’ve got some extraordinary good news: I’m sober, which a lot of people will find refreshing. Not that I drink; I just start rumors. [Laughs.]
because, while I’m known as a mentalist, a thought-reader, reading people’s minds and influencing them, and what have you, this is a book of predictions. And not that I’m a fortuneteller, because every time I look in a crystal ball, I get a headache because the damn things are so cloudy. [Laughs.] But you know, for a long time, people have been saying to me, “Kresky, it’s five-and-a-half years off-and-on in Saudi Arabia, the world is crazy, you’ve gotta have a sense of what’s going on.” So for 10 years, they’ve been badgering me. So I put together a book of predictions. They’re not in stone but rather what I think are the changes that are going to take place in world in the next months, years, and so forth. So can I get a sneak peek at some of the more notable predictions? Can you tell me when Donald Trump is going to finally go away? [Laughs.] Well, I get asked a lot about the length of the war. And by the way, as much as I slam the people in Congress and the Senate, and people see me with Hilary or Donald Trump — neither [of whom] I support, I just perform for them in so many areas — I’m really not political. But people ask me who in Congress or the Senate can pull us out of this debt that we’re in and my answer is very simple: of all those available that I’ve seen or known in Congress or the Senate, I don’t think one single damn person has that ability. Let me put you on the spot — can you read my mind, right now at this moment? [Laughs.] No, we’d have to be in person. OK. I’m admittedly fascinated with things like what you do, psionics, or the occult … these sidestream phenomena in life. And you’ve described what you do as, in your own words, “tapping into the collective unconscious.” Do you feel any kind of shift of your own consciousness when you do these things? Yes, very much so. Without divulging any secrets, can you describe how this happens? Is it intuition, or a thought? Do you hear it? It’s interesting you say, “hear it,” because when I work with people and their thoughts, I often hear it in my mind. People think in different ways. It’s called synesthesia. But yes, I do tend to hear it. But the bottom line is, I’ll do this outside and at a state fair you can’t say to the environment, “Silence.” I must be able to work with people who can focus on some continuity of thought.
What can we expect here at your upcoming performance at the Alhambra? The program usually runs about two-anda-half hours. Whenever the show’s at a dinner theater, I like to have intermission so I can have THE AMAZING KRESKIN two meals.
In that case, do you think your greatest successes are really 8 p.m. Feb. 15; Executive contingent upon the crowd’s Chef DeJuan Roy’s dinner receptivity and how “open” You know, I was a child of menu 6 p.m., Alhambra they are? the ’70s and have many Theatre & Dining, Southside, $64 plus tax; no one under 10 That’s right. Absolutely. memories of you appearing on admitted, alhambrajax.com. You really hit on something the Johnny Carson show. He significant. A couple of people seemed to really like you, since that have reviewed plays and you were such a regular on his things observed that when I walk out onstage, show. You were the dude. I’m still the dude! [Laughs.] You know what’s there really are no footlights, psychologically, interesting is, I heard about this months ago, between the audience and what I do. If I was but the Carson family or company sold the a musician, I’d have an instrument; if I was an rights to the Carson shows. So now one of illusionist, I’d have my tricks. But I’m working the cable networks (Antenna TV) is showing with my audience. And I think you’ll see that it twice a night and don’t you know, in the this is why I now get three generations of first two weeks, two of the shows had me audience members. I think that it fascinates back-to-back as a guest. But I actually did 88 people that I’m tuning in to the one last shows in total. vestige of privacy left in our world today, and that’s the human thought. And that human Tell me about your new book, In Real Time. thought is the one thing that we must cherish. Well, it took me two years to write. And a year Daniel A. Brown ago, I tore it to shreds and started over again dbrown@folioweekly.com
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The second annual ROCKABILLY PROM, featuring live music, buffet dinner, adult beverages, prom photos, and more, is held Feb. 13 at Ramona Pavilion Ballroom on the Westside. Proceeds raise awareness of oral cancer in our area while benefiting patients and survivors.
PERFORMANCE
THE AMAZING KRESKIN Legendary mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, a 60-year veteran of blending comedy, showmanship, and dramatizing the human mind’s unique facets, appears Feb. 15. Dinner 6 p.m. with Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menu (Chef’s Salad, prime rib or chicken pot pie, catfish, or wild mushroom ragout, hummingbird cake or fried cheesecake) Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $64 plus tax; no one under 10 admitted, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. RADIO GOLF Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students and The Ritz Theatre & Museum present the last play in August Wilson’s famous Pittsburgh Cycle, which explores the life of up-andcoming mayoral candidate Harmond Wilkes, a charming, powerful African-American politician running for the highest office of his career, torn between ambition and morality, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 12, and 13 at 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $20, ritzjacksonville.com. MOTHERS AND SONS Players By The Sea stages Terrence McNally’s critically lauded drama, about a mother’s attempted reconciliation with her late son’s partner, 8 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13 at 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, $23; through Feb. 27, playersbythesea.org. WILD KRATTS LIVE! Based on the popular TV show, the multimedia, kid-geared spectacular is staged at 1 and 4:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $25-$100, floridatheatre.com. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Based on Gaston Leroux’s 1909 novel, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Tony Award-winning musical, the story of a beautiful soprano and the disfigured musical genius who longs for her love, is staged at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and 16, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 and 14, 8 p.m. Feb. 12 and 17, 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 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 at a family picnic, 8 p.m. Feb. 11, 12, and 13 and 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, 261-6749, $22; $10 students; through Feb. 20, ameliacommunitytheatre.org. 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, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 12, and 13; and 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $15, limelight-theatre.org. CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS Elvis Presley impersonator Kevin Mills is featured in this music tribute to The King at 6 p.m. Feb. 10-12, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 13, and noon and 6 p.m. Feb. 14 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $64 plus tax; 641-1212; with Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menu (Chef’s Salad, prime rib or chicken pot pie, catfi sh, or wild mushrooms ragout, chocolate and peanut butter banana pie or fried cheesecake), alhambrajax.com.
CLASSICAL, CHOIR & JAZZ
HAGEN, STERN AND SHOSTAKOVICH Michael Stern conducts the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and guest violinist William Hagen at a concert featuring works by Verdi, Bruch, and Shostakovich, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 12 and 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Times-Union Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, Downtown, 354-5547, $19-$74, jaxsymphony.org. SING INTO SPRING CONCERT Dr. Tara Casher conducts the University of North Florida Chamber Singers, Chorale, and the Osprey Men’s and Women’s Choruses, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-6427, 620-2878, unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx. HOLLYWOOD POPS IN OLDEST CITY The Hollywood Concert Orchestra performs the latest TV, movie, and Broadway themes, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, 797-2800, $40, emmaconcerts.com.
INTERMEZZO SUNDAY CONCERT Trumpeter Cliff Newton performs at 3 p.m. Feb. 14 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2353, jplmusic.blogspot.com. AMERICAN STRING QUARTET The acclaimed chamber ensemble performs works by Mozart, Ravel, and Beethoven, 5 p.m. Feb. 14 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 2611779, $45, ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.com. PIANO RECITAL AT UNF Pianist Bertrand Giraud performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2878, 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 THE COMEDY ZONE Local funny folks The Comedy All-Stars, featuring Patrick Carson and Tommy Torres, appear at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com. HENRY CHO Popular Cho, veteran of The Tonight Show and The Late, Late, Show appears at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 and at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Feb. 12; 6:30, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $25, comedyzone.com. RANDY AND MR. LAHEY Trailer Park Boys stars Randy and Mr. Lahey perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $25-$45, 1904musichall.com. NICK KROLL, JOHN MULANEY Funny dudes Kroll (The League, The Kroll Show) and Mulaney (Saturday Night Live) appear at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at University of North Florida’s Arena, Bldg. 34, Southside, $35; $30 alumni; free for students, 620-2999, unf.edu. HOT POTATO COMEDY HOUR Local comics are on 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 accepts 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/newvoices.html. SPOKEN WORD COMPETITION Auditions for the competition, on a first-come, first-up basis, are held 7-8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Unity Plaza Community Center, 220 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville; free, no registration required. This event is open to all ages, but the work must be related to Black History and be clean. Artists perform 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Soulebration Concert, for a $100 prize. 220-5830, unityplaza.org. THE ELBOW SEEKS BANDS The Elbow, Downtown’s official entertainment district, is accepting artist submissions for its new local music compilation, Amplified Vol. 2. Deadline is March 1. All local bands of any genre can submit original works for consideration 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 older 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
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ART WALKS & MARKETS
WEDNESDAY MARKET Produce, arts, crafts, food, live music, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 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. 10, 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. 13, 20 and 27 under 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. Archipenko: A Modern Legacy, featuring 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 is on display through Nov. 27. Julien De Casablanca: The Outings Project is on display through May 1. Rockwell Kent: The Shakespeare Portfolio exhibits through May 15. David Hayes: The Sentinel Series, sculptures of geometrically abstract, organic forms, displays through Oct. 2. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. The Other: Nurturing a New Ecology in Printmaking, featuring works by women printmakers, is on display through April 10. The exhibits In Living Color: Andy Warhol & Contemporary Printmaking and Time Zones: James Rosenquist & Printmaking at the Millennium are on display Feb. 13-May 15. 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. The exhibit Through Our Eyes 2016: Sensory Perception, featuring 60 works by 18 African-American artists, runs through Aug. 14.
GALLERIES
ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828, coab.us. The exhibit By the Sea, featuring new paintings by Linda Olsen, is on display through 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 exhibit Metal, Stone, Canvas: The Art of Carlyle Gibbs, featuring innovative, handcrafted jewelry, 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, firststreetgallery art.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. GALLERY725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach, 345-9320, gallery725.com. Works of the winners of the Local Exposure photography contest are displayed. J. JOHNSON GALLERY 177 Fourth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 435-3200, jjohnsongallery. com. 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, a selection of the letters and journals of Eva Perón, the First Lady of Argentina, 1946-’52, displays through May 1. Bright Interiors, Landscapes and Hauntingly Surreal Figures, 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. SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB 15 Ocean St., Downtown, 844-5000, facebook.com/ spliffsgastropub. The opening reception for the exhibit 3D Paintings by Jessica Becker is held 5:30-10 p.m. Feb. 12. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310. Black, White and Shades of Gray,
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Mythos & Fauna, and Our Native Past: First Peoples are on display through Feb. 28.
EVENTS
CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP The 2016 USA Curling National Championship, featuring the top 10 men’s and top 10 women’s curling teams in the country, is held 4 p.m. Feb. 11, 11 a.m. Feb. 12, and 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at Veterans Memorial Arena, Downtown, $52 per game, ticketmaster.com. CHARITY POKER BENEFIT The Cards for K9s Benefit features complimentary lessons, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; poker tourney 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 11 at bestbet Jacksonville, 201 Monument Rd., Arlington. Proceeds benefit K9s For Warriors’ programs that provide service canines to servicemen and women suffering from post-traumatic stress disability, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma as a result of post9/11 military service. For more info and to register, go to k9sforwarriors.donorpages.com/MyEvent/JaxBarPoker2015. LECTURE ON FAITH & POLITICS Mike McCurry, distinguished professor of public theology at Wesley Theological Seminary, discusses Faith in Politics, 7 p.m. Feb. 11, followed by a panel discussion with UNF President John Delaney and Chair of Jax Commerce Audrey Moran, at University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-1529, unf.edu. FLAGLER COLLEGE LECTURE SERIES Pulitzer Prize-winning environmental journalist Dan Fagin discusses his 2014 book Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation, 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the college’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, 826-8617, $5, flagler.edu. ISRAEL ON CAMPUS LECTURE Rachel Fish, associate director of the Schusterman Center at Brandeis University, discusses the increase in secular Judaism, aging Millennials, and the support of Israel, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Jewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 730-2100, jcajax.org. 26.2 WITH DONNA HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO This event, with more than 100 exhibitors featuring apparel, fitness gear, displays, and free samples, is held noon-7 p.m. Feb. 12 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 13 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown, 630-4000, free admission, jaxevents.com. CELEBRATE LIFE The Rev. Alveda King and Niger Innis are the featured speakers at this event; VIP meet-and-greet 5:30 p.m., celebration 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Salem Center, 7235 Bonneval Rd., $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $60 VIP; 407-619-4373, celebratelife-jax.eventbrite.com. MODEL TRAIN & RAILROADIANA The 38th annual Jacksonville Model Train & Railroadiana Show and Sale, with more than 300 international vendors as well as a large working railroad layout, is held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 13 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown, 813-949-7197, $8; ages 12 and younger free, jaxevents.com. JACKSONVILLE ARMADA VS. ORLANDO CITY SOCCER CLUB Local football faves Jacksonville Armada take on the Orlando City Soccer Club at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Baseball Grounds, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 633-6100, $18$66, armadafc.com. FLIGHT TO FREEDOM Fort Mose Historic State Park celebrates the first free African settlement 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 13 at the park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine. Re-enactors perform. Free with $2 museum entry fee; 461-2033, floridastateparks.org ROCKABILLY PROM ROCSTART and the Grease Rags Clothing Co. present the second annual Rockabilly Prom, featuring live music by Elvis tribute artist Victor Trevino Jr. and Beau & the Burners, DJs, buffet dinner and dessert, cash bar, prom photos, and raffle, 6:30 p.m.-midnight Feb. 13 at Ramona Pavilion Ballroom, 7166 Ramona Blvd., Westside, $50; proceeds raise awareness of oral cancer in our area while benefiting patients and survivors. Rockabilly/1950s threads suggested but not required, tickets at rockabillypromjax.eventbrite.com. FREEDOM RIDERS DOCUMENTARY The documentary chronicles the story of Freedom Riders, a band of civil rights activists who in 1961 challenged segregation in the American South, screens 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at South Mandarin Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd., 288-6385; rated PG-13 for violence and language, jaxpubliclibrary.org. FIRST COAST FREETHOUGHT SOCIETY Toni Van Pelt, president, Institute for Science & Human Values, discusses “The Religious Freedom Restoration Act and its Dangers to Secular Society and Government,” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Buckman Bridge Unitarian Church, 8447 Manresa Ave., Orange Park, 419-8826, firstcoastfreethoughtsociety.org. ROOTS OF THE BEATLES PRESENTATION Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz presents a 90-minute multimedia program that illustrates the infl uence American recording artists like Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard had on The Beatles, 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Southside, 630-4655, jaxpubliclibrary.org. 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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For now, Button, whose captivating voice very regional music scene needs a few soars on early tracks “Day Trip,” “Secret Chord,” things to thrive. Local artists committed and “Sparrow,” serves as Le Orchid’s primary to writing and performing original tunes. songwriter. Their forthcoming Sandcastles EP, Promoters who know the intricacies of the recorded at Riverside’s Endangered Wise Men market. Venue owners dedicated to providing Recording Studio, will be celebrated at a Feb. 20 comfortable spaces for folks to gather. release show at Jack Rabbits. But both Button Audiences intrigued by the talent bubbling and Carter say the band is moving toward a up around them. And a few ambitious bands goal of writing together as one unit. “Right now, committed to the community while still casting I’m the one who comes to the band with new their sights beyond it. songs,” Button says. “But the band is a big part Le Orchid checks that last box for of that writing process, too; sometimes I’ll have Northeast Florida. The quartet formed at an idea of how I think a song’s going to end up, the end of 2014, when frontwoman Lori but their input affects the structure and entire Button and bassist Michael Carter met sound of it.” and started jamming. They added guitarist Though they’re keeping day jobs in Malakai Fisher and drummer Jake Stofan to addition to playing music — Button as a the equation, started playing open mics and music teacher and vocal coach, Carter as a local showcases at every venue in the area, computer programmer and adjunct math and quickly earned a reputation for soaring professor — Le Orchid still indie pop that seamlessly has the big picture in sight. marries acoustic elements LE ORCHID EP RELEASE SHOW WITH CANARY IN THE They plan to set up a regional like ukulele and upright bass COALMINE, FORT STORIES, Southeast tour this summer with electronic ones like MARATHON RUNNER — “possibly even a camping synthesizer, which adds up 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Jack Rabbits, San tour, ” Button laughs — and to a unique overall “sound Marco, $6 advance; $8 day of, they already know how much design,” as Button calls it. jaxlive.com control they want to retain “Merging the electronic when a label comes calling. “We’re ambitious,” with the acoustic is something I’ve always Button says. “We don’t want to be held back. thought was important,” Button tells Folio We’re definitely shooting for the stars — we Weekly Magazine. “You don’t want to lose have fun doing this, but we’re not just doing the authenticity of what you get when you sit it for fun.” As it should be: They funded the down with a guitar or ukulele and a regular recording of their Sandcastles EP themselves, band. But there are also all these new toys and Carter jokes that their biggest goal of 2016 and sounds that we’re lucky to experiment is to pay off that debt. with in this day and age. In Le Orchid, we’re Even with those aspirations, Le Orchid trying to use everything but have it make is definitely rooted in its local terra firma. sense at the same time.” Carter chalks up Le Orchid’s adventurous They’ve worked with Crux Collective on spirit — think Metric by way of The Beatles, album and T-shirt design and utilized Beach House, The Cults, and Vampire Jacksonville photographers Jesse Brantman Weekend — to everyone’s divergent and Luis Rivera for press shots. And they backgrounds. He and Fisher, who were both regularly share bills with local bands like A born and raised here in Jacksonville, have Vibrant Lye, Speaking Cursive, and Canary played together in Southern rock, folk, punk, in the Coalmine. “We don’t think the grass and ska bands for a decade, while Fisher is greener in another city,” Button says. “In has toured the country and written two of fact, I went to New York and thought it would his own albums. Stofan, another Bold City be this artistic mecca, and it wasn’t. When native, has jazz training but comes from a I came here, I was, like, ‘This is perfect!’ primarily punk background. And Button, The community is so supportive, and so who grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, pursued many other artists are down to collaborate. Jacksonville’s a lot cooler than maybe the rest a solo career in Miami and then New York of the nation thinks it is. So we’re excited to while remaining on the lookout for producers keep this as our home base and see where and DJs to work with. “We try to find things take us.” common ground by putting our different Nick McGregor interests together,” Carter says, “and creating mail@folioweekly.com something new from that.”
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Orange County, California surf punk legends AGENT ORANGE (pictured) play with CONCRETE CRIMINALS, IN THE WHALE, WASTEDIST, TJ HOOKERS, and POWERBALL Feb. 14 at The Green Room, inside Harmonious Monks, Jax Beach.
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK
SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. Feb. 10 at Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, Downtown, 374-1247. CHILDREN OF BODEM, HAVOK 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $20. ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT: GREATEST HITS TOUR, JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $35-$125.
QUINCY MUMFORD, MZG, TWO WHITE KIDS 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 3987496, $8 advance; $10 day of. NATURAL CAUSES, The MOLD, MANIC & the EPRESSIVES, VIRGIN FLOWER 9 p.m. Feb. 10 at Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St., Springfield, 798-8222, $5. TOMMY O’SULLIVAN, OLD DAWGZ NEW TRIXX 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008, $10. ROBERT RANDOLPH & the FAMILY BAND 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $35. THE GOOTCH 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at Slider’s Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-6652. VATICAN 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown. 2 CHAINZ, SMASH JACKSON, DJ SHIFT 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Mavericks Live, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110, $45-$50 (all ages). DAN BAIRD & HOMEMADE SIN, ALASTAIR-BYRD REVUE 8 p.m. Feb. 12, Jack Rabbits, $15 advance; $20 day of. EMA & the OLD KINGS, SLUMBERJACK, GHOST TROPIC, KIMBERLY BROWN 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Planet Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-0632, $5. BLACKBERRY SMOKE 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Florida Theatre, $25-$30. MARTY STUART & the FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES 8 p.m. Feb. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $48-$54. DON’T CALL ME SHIRLEY 9:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. EVAN MICHAEL & the WELL WISHERS 10 p.m. Feb. 12 & 13 at Flying Iguana, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. KASH’D OUT 9 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 264-0611. Let’s Dance: A Tribute to the Man Who Changed the World:
MASTER RADICAL, HERD OF WATTS, DANKA, GROOVE COALITION, PILOTWAVE, JACKIE STRANGER, BILLY & BELLA, LE ORCHID, URSULA JON FARMER WITH KIMBERLY ZIELINSKI, RUFFIANS, ALASTAIR-BYRD REVUE, ZAPPED MOON, JARRED WILLIS, MYRNA & MARK, JACKSONVEGAS, KYTSCH Noon-5 p.m. Feb. 13, Hemming Park, 303 N. Laura St., 515-5098. RADIO LOVE 6 p.m. Feb. 13, Slider’s Seaside Grill. The INVISIBLE COWBOYS 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Mudville Music Room, $10. PATTY GRIFFIN, SARA WATKINS, ANAIS MITCHELL 8 p.m. Feb. 13, The Florida Theatre, $25-$50. The JAMES HUNTER SIX 8 p.m. Feb. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $35-$45. DUVAL FESTIVAL & DUVAL STAR 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 1904 Music Hall, $10-$15. BAND ON THE RUN 9 p.m. Feb. 13, The Roadhouse. MAMA BLUE 9:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Whiskey Jax. AGENT ORANGE, CONCRETE CRIMINALS, IN the WHALE, WASTEDIST, TJ HOOKERS, POWERBALL 6 p.m. Feb. 14, The Green Room inside Harmonious Monks, 310 First St. N., Jax Beach, 246-2650, $15-$20. REIGN OR SHINE, PYRAMID SCHEME, STYLES & COMPLETE 8 p.m. Feb. 14, Mavericks Live, $10-$15. DAVE MASON’S TRAFFIC JAM 8 p.m. Feb. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $49-$59. CONNOR HICKEY, RICK GRICE, RICK KENNEDY, STACEY BENNETT, ADRIAN KENNEDY 8 p.m. Feb. 14, Jack Rabbits, $5. ARANDA 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Mavericks Live, $10 adv.; $15 day of. MARTY FRIEDMAN 8 p.m. Feb. 17, Jack Rabbits, $20 advance; $25 day of. MELISSA ETHERIDGE 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, $43-$93.
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UPCOMING CONCERTS 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 SATURATE Feb. 18, The Green Room ST. PAUL & the BROKEN BONES Feb. 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall St. AugustScene!: The FUNERAL PORTRAIT, VANITY STRIKES, The KNOWING WITHIN, A MATTER OF HONOR, AUNT ACID, CAMROSE Feb. 19, Planet Sarbez PROTOMARTYR, SPRAY PAINT, UVTV Feb. 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre FOREIGNER Feb. 20, The Florida Theatre SUN RA ARKESTRA Feb. 20, The Ritz Theatre SEAN DANIELSON, J LOREN Feb. 20, The Green Room MICHAEL FELDMAN’S WHAD’ YA KNOW? Feb. 20, The Florida Theatre ADAM TRENT Feb. 21, The Florida Theatre GARY CLARK JR. Feb. 21, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CHARLES BRADLEY & HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES Feb. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert 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, The 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. Augustine Amphitheatre 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. Augustine Amphitheatre
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC Great Guitar Gathering: ANA VIDOVIC, BADI ASSAD March 5, The Florida Theatre ROBERT PLANT & the SENSATIONAL SHIFTERS, The SONICS March 6, St. Augustine Amphitheatre HARUM SCARUM, TIGER FAWN, UNCLE MARTY & FRIENDS March 6, Planet Sarbez 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 BATTALION OF SAINTS, CONCRETE CRIMINALS March 12, Burro Bar BLUE MAN GROUP March 12 & 13, Times-Union Center EMMETT CAHILL March 13, Culhane’s Irish Pub SAVING ABEL March 13, The Green Room 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 JOHNNY CLEGG & HIS BAND March 18, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JOE SATRIANI March 19, The Florida Theatre GREAT ATLANTIC FESTIVAL March 19, SeaWalk Pavilion The FAB FOUR: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE March 19, Ponte Vedra Concert 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, Times-Union Center SAOSIN March 22, Mavericks Live CHICAGO, EARTH, WIND & FIRE March 23, Veterans Memorial Arena SETH GLIER March 24, The Original Café Eleven ARETHA FRANKLIN March 24, St. Augustine Amphitheatre The LACS March 25, Mavericks Live ONE EYED DOLL, EYES SET TO KILL, OPEN YOUR EYES March 25, The Green Room 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, The 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. Augustine Amphitheatre SLEEPMAKESWAVES, The CONTORTIONIST April 22, 1904 Music Hall Legends of Southern Hip Hop: MYSTIKAL, JUVENILE, TRICK DADDY, BUN B, PROJECT PAT, TOO SHORT April 22, Veterans Memorial Arena TOMMY EMMANUEL, The LOWHILLS April 28 & 29, Ponte Vedra Concert 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 MMAY FIRE, ISSUES, CROWN the EMPIRE, SICK PUPPIES, BEAR TOOTH, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION, AVATAR, FROM ASHES to NEW, GLORIOUS SONS, WILD THRONE, DISTURBED, SHINE-DOWN, 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, Metropolitan Park THE GIPSY KINGS, NICOLAS REYES, TONINO BALIARDO May 1, St. Augustine Amphitheatre LA LUZ May 5, Burro Bar The 1975, The JAPANESE HOUSE May 10, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ELLIS PAUL May 13, The Original Café Eleven MICHAEL CARBONARO May 13, Times-Union Center BILL MAHER May 14, The Florida Theatre STYX, .38 SPECIAL, The OUTLAWS May 14, St. Augustine Amphitheatre 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, Ponte Vedra Concert 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 WALK THE MOON, MISTERWIVES Aug. 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre 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 The Gootch 6 p.m. Feb. 12. Radio Love, Porch 40 Feb. 13 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Yancy Clegg every Tue. & Thur. Black Jack Band every Fri.
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CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Anton LaPlume 8 p.m. Feb. 10. Blistur Feb. 12 & 13
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter MELISSA ETHERIDGE performs Feb. 17 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts in Orange Park.
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 Live music every weekend
THE BEACHES
(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Ste. 35, Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff Feb. 10. Open Mic 8 p.m. every Wed. CASA MARINA HOTEL, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Chris Thomas Band 7 p.m. Feb. 11 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 8535680 3 the Band Feb. 11. Evan Michael & the Well Wishers 10 p.m. Feb. 12 & 13. Darren Corlew Feb. 14. Live music Thur.-Sat. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 Sailfish Dr., AB, 246-4293 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 GUSTO’S ITALIAN Restaurant, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Complicated Animals 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Groov 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Monica DaSilva 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Murray Goff 7:30 p.m. every Fri. Under the Bus 7:30 p.m. every Sat. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815 Agent Orange, Concrete Criminals, In the Whale, Wastedist, TJ Hookers, Powerball
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Local experimental indie rockers EMA & THE OLD KINGS (pictured) perform with SLUMBERJACK, GHOST TROPIC, and KIMBERLY BROWN Feb. 12 at Planet Sarbez in St. Augustine. Feb. 14, The Green Room. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Dan Evans, Spade McQuade Sun. Back from the Brink every Mon. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Roger That 10 p.m. Feb. 12. Stank Sauce Feb. 13. Colin Patterson every Fri. Live music every night MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 Blue Muse Feb. 10. Squeedlepuss Feb. 11. Dopelimatic Feb. 12 MEZZA Restaurant & Bar, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. Feb. 17
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. Children of Bodem, Havok 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Duval Festival & Duval Star 8 p.m. Feb. 13. Randy Feb. 15. Lyndon Feb. 17 BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St. Vatican 7 p.m. Feb. 12 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 6 p.m. Feb. 10 & 17. Ace Winn Feb. 12. Chuck Nash Feb. 13 HEMMING PARK PLAZA, 135 Monroe St., hemmingpark. org Let’s Dance: Tribute to David Bowie: Master Radical, Herd of Watts, Danka, JacksonVegas, Groove Coalition, Pilotwave, Jackie Stranger, Billy & Bella, Le Orchid, Ursula Jon Farmer, Kimberly Zielinski, Ruffians, Alastair-Byrd Revue, Zapped Moon,
Jarred Willis, Myrna & Mark, Kytsch noon5 p.m. Feb. 13 JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Sun Jammer Feb. 11. 7th Street Band Feb. 12. Holliday Band Feb. 13 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 3555099 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 2 Chainz, Smash Jackson, DJ Shift 8 p.m. Feb. 12. Man Candy Male Revue 6 p.m. Feb. 13. Reign or Shine, Pyramid Scheme, Styles & Complete 8 p.m. Feb. 14. Old Dominion Feb. 15. Aranda 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat.
FLEMING ISLAND
WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. Deck music every Fri., Sat. & Sun.
INTRACOASTAL
JERRY’S Sports Grille, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Hard to Handle 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Mr. Natural 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13
MANDARIN, JULINGTON
DAVE’S MUSIC, 9965 San Jose Blvd., 575-4935 Randy Cash Feb. 12. Bonnie & Clyde every Tue. Open jam every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine, 880-3040 Live music most weekends. Open jam 7 p.m. Mon.
ORANGE PAK, MIDDLEBURG
The HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael Tue.-Sat. PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR, 2620 Blanding Blvd., 282-1564 Corbitt Bros., Porch 40 8 p.m. Feb. 12 The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Kash’d Out 9 p.m. Feb. 12. BandontheRun 9 p.m. Feb. 13. Live music 10 p.m. every Wed. DJ Big Mike every Thur.
PONTE VEDRA
PUSSER’S, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Ryan Crary 6 p.m. Feb. 10 & 17. Samuel Sanders 6 p.m. Feb. 11. Dustin Bradley Feb. 12. Jaime Santana Feb. 13 TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 Deron Baker Feb. 10. Gary Starling Feb. 11. Way Back Wednesday Feb. 12
RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE
MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Night of Worship 8 p.m. Feb. 12. Rachael Blount, Cortnie Frazier, Outer Edge 8 p.m. Feb. 13 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Live music most weekends
ST. AUGUSTINE
CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Oh No Feb. 12. Midlife Crisis Feb. 13. Vinny Jacobs Feb. 14 PLANET SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 Ema & the Old Kings, Slumberjack, Ghost Tropic, Kimberly Brown 8 p.m. Feb. 12 TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Those Guys Feb. 12 & 13. Elizabeth Roth 1 p.m. every Sat.
SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Quincy Mumford, MZG, Two White Kids 8 p.m. Feb. 10. Piano, The High Divers Feb. 11. Dan Baird & Homemade Sin, AlastairByrd Revue 8 p.m. Feb. 12. Connor Hickey, Rick Grice, Rick Kennedy, Stacey Bennett, Adrian Kennedy 8 p.m. Feb. 14. Marty Friedman Feb. 17 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Tommy O’Sullivan, Old Dawgz New Trixx 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. The Invisible Cowboys 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13
SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS
MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Charlie Walker Feb. 11. Samuel Sanders Feb. 12. Ouija Bros. Feb. 13 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows, 634-7208 The Crazy Daysies Feb. 10. Don’t Call Me Shirley 9:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Mama Blue 9:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Country Jam Wed. Melissa Smith Thur. Mojo Roux Blues Sun.
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
MOLLY BROWN’S Pub, 2467 Faye Rd., 683-5044 Live music most weekends SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Natural Causes, The Mold, Manic & The Depressives, Virgin Flower 9 p.m. Feb. 10. Zvi Feb. 12. Sketchie Feb. 13 THREE LAYERS Cafe, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Live music most weekends
THE KNIFE
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A WHILE BACK, WHILE REVIEWING AN ALBUM released by a local female songwriter, I was taken to task by her fans for “admitting” that I was a fan of female songwriters. The intent was to heap praise on what I believe is still an under-recognized contingent of the music business. The effect was to upset a large number of people. People can be sensitive about these things. Fact is, a huge portion of my massive music collection comprises female songwriters and bands, much of the music I write is for the female voice, and I try hard to populate my own bands with female singers and musicians. So it is with no shame that I proclaim my abiding love for the allfemale Jacksonville trio TOMBOI. (I am so tempted to pronounce it Tom-bwah, as would the French, but I digress.) Much ado has been made about the band in the last two years, and I freely declare I was wary of all the hype. I was deeply committed to their mission of queer equality, as it was a communication between Tomboi guitarist Paige McMullen and me that inspired my controversial involvement in the recent Church of Eleven22 article about gay conversion therapy at the beaches-based religious organization (“Straightened Out at Eleven22,” Dec. 2 FWM, by Claire Goforth). But I hadn’t taken the time to listen to the music. Until now. Tomboi’s most recent release, a five-song selftitled EP, is a nearly flawless piece of work. Alex E (vocals and sequences), Summer Wood (drums) and McMullen (drums) have managed to mix all of the good things about ’80s dance, ’90s synth rock, and modern electronica and left out all of the bullshit, of which there is much in the aforementioned genres. I am not a fan of sequencing. In fact, for the most part, I hate it. Few do it well or use it musically, and what we end up with is mindnumbing house music or predictable rap. What Tomboi has managed is rare and wonderful. Alex E’s sequences are minimalist, but they shirk the typical beats and melodies we’ve been inundated with over the past few decades, instead harking back to the goth grooves of the ’80s. Couple that
YEAH,
with her Siouxsie Sioux delivery, and you have an addictive cocktail. The album opens with “Runaround,” a dark number about desperately pursuing an evasive paramour. Like shadowy, wet streets in a moody noir flick, the synths sink into the background, simultaneously present yet otherworldly. Alex E’s shrieks and ooohs fill the alleys and burn like lamplights, piercing the night like a spectral stalker. She’s a raw talent. The previously released single “Lobos” follows up with what might be considered the most political lyrics on the record. Or not. Depends on your interpretation of lines like, “We’re on the edge of the woods/Where the wolves do creep” and “The night is comin’, and you’re scared for your life/You’ve been hiding out.” Tomboi being selfproclaimed “queer pop,” I immediately jump to the wolves, the homophobes in our midst, dwelling in a forest of ignorance while the subject of the song hides out in a closet of fear. Am I stretching the metaphor? Maybe, especially considering the video for “Lobos” is a humorous take on Tarantino films. The album’s high point is “Surrender,” a lighter but no-less-sincere love song. What a magnificent tune this is, so simple in its structure, but rhythmically, melodically and harmonically perfect. And it’s the ideal statement of what it means to be gay. This is not a pandering “I Kissed a Girl” confession of a moment of experimentation, but rather an earnest statement what gay love is. And that, quite simply put, is love, an uncomplicated but somehow still radical notion. And that’s what’s so attractive about Tomboi’s music. These are love songs in the best way. There is passion, grief, lust, longing and desire here, and it’s all universal. The pronouns are inconsequential. Love is love … is love.
BOI
THE KNIFE
The only misstep on the record is the inclusion of Ghost Town DJ’s “My Boo.” I say this for three reasons: 1. It’s not a great song to begin with, at least in this record’s context. 2. It took up space where an original tune could have been. 3. Liberal use of Autotune. Now, Tomboi did what they could with the arrangement, and my view of the song is obviously tainted. Autotune is spent. It needs to die, and soon. But this subjective view is further clouded to a degree. I am head-over-heels for Tomboi and would much rather listen to their original work. It must be said that Paige McMullen and Summer Wood are essential to this record’s magic. Their unadorned performances are essential to the compositions. McMullen’s spacey, ambient guitar lines glisten, while Wood’s spare beats offer unshakable support. The groove to “Fever” is less than most drummers would’ve played and damn if it isn’t dead-on. Young and hungry, Tomboi is poised for something great. Not great in the pretentious way to which pop stars aspire, but in a much more organic and important way. Through music, they can slowly push for change, acceptance over tolerance, and the understanding that we are all, at our core, searching for the same things. While we’re searching, we should all be listening to Tomboi. John E. Citrone theknife@folioweekly.com
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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.
Gourmet hamburgers made with fresh ingredients and the highest grade beef are the order of the day at One Twenty Three Burger House in historic downtown St. Augustine. 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!
IBRAHIM GUNGOR
Taverna Yamas, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., Southside BIRTHPLACE: Istanbul, Turkey FAVE RESTAURANT (other than mine): Mikado, Southside FAVE CUISINE STYLE: Mediterranean FAVE INGREDIENTS: Olive oil, lemon, dill, rosemary, thyme IDEAL MEAL: Ribeye, roasted peppers, potatoes WON’T CROSS MY LIPS: Okra INSIDER’S SECRET: Marinate, and use fresh ingredients CELEBRITY SIGHTING: Jaguars players CULINARY TREAT: Breaded, fried 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. $$$ FB D Tue.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F All over the area, Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 33+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups, salads. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily
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DINING DIRECTORY METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. SNACSHACK, 179 College Dr., Ste. 19, 682-7622, snac shack.menu. F Bakery and café; bagels, muffins, breads, cookies, brownies, snack treats. $$ K BW TO B, L & D Daily
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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. $$ BW L D Daily
ST. AUGUSTINE
AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2015 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. CARMELO’S Marketplace Pizzeria, 146 King St., 494-6658, carmelosmarketplace.com. New York-style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh sub rolls, Boar’s Head meats & cheeses, garlic herb wings. Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi. $$ 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. $$ BW K TO L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A Beach Blvd., 217-3256, saltlifefoodshack.com. SEE BEACHES.
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Celebrate cooler days with WINTER WARMERS
SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK
BASIL Thai & Sushi, 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190, basilthaijax.com. F Authentic Pad Thai, curry, tempura, vegetarian, seafood, stir-fry, specials. $$ 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
SOUTHSIDE, TINSELTOWN
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. $$ FB K L D Daily
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
DICK’S WINGS, 12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., Ste. 101, 619-9828. 2015 BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. HOLA MEXICAN Restaurant, 1001 N. Main St., 356-3100, holamexicanrestaurant.com. F Fajitas, burritos, daily specials, enchiladas. HH; sangria. $ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE ORANGE PARK.
MOLLY BROWN’S PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 683-5044. F $$ FB TO L D Daily
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
A FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US I LIKE TO TELL MY OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS that here in Northeast Florida, we have two seasons: summer, and two weeks of winter. Most people laugh and think I’m kidding. They truly do not believe we have anything resembling cold weather. But because we do have winter weather, we can have a legitimate discussion of winter warmer beers. The history of the warmers leads to two traditional brews: wassail and strong English ales. While wassail is aimed more toward holiday imbibing with its aromatic spices, winter warmers are geared to warm drinkers from the inside out, by pushing the alcohol content to between 5.5 and 8 percent ABV. Today, it’s common for brewers to apply the name Winter Warmer to any dark, malt-forward strong brew that may or may not contain spices or flavorings. Something to keep in mind when drinking this style of beer is that colder is definitely not better. The adage holds true for many styles of beers, but Winter Warmers tend to release their fullest flavors as they warm. The ideal serving temperature for these hearty brews is 45 to 55 degrees. We’re approaching the end of the Winter Warmer season, so if you haven’t tried some of these luscious ales, you must brave the cold weather (today it’s 81 outside!) and seek them out now. Here are a few of my faves:
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BLITZEN FESTIVUS ALE North Peak Brewing Company, Traverse City, Michigan This beer pours a deep red color and produces an active and healthy head. It smells of dark fruits, like cherries, raisins and plums. The first sip reveals a hoppy bitterness and perhaps a touch of spiciness lent to the brew by the addition of rye in the mash. FESTIVE ALE SweetWater Brewing Company, Atlanta SweetWater has been producing this winter favorite for several years. I usually purchase several 22-ounce bombers every year and cellar them to savor beside the next year’s iteration. Over time, this brew smooths out and becomes pure, silky decadence. It pours a dark chestnut brown with a light brown, frothy head. The aroma is heavy with spices, like cinnamon and mace, and the flavor is malty with plenty of cinnamon – kind of like an alcohol-infused cinnamon roll. COLD MOUNTAIN WINTER ALE Highland Brewing Company, Asheville, North Carolina It’s one of the oldest Winter Ales on our list. Highland has been brewing this beer for 19 years, and each year there are subtle changes to the brew, making it a favorite for cellaring. After it’s poured, the ale’s aroma hints at hazelnuts, vanilla, cinnamon and piney hops. One can taste various flavors of toffee, vanilla, dark fruits and spices in the tried-and-true Winter Warmer. Stay warm. Marc Wisdom mail@folioweekly.com FEBRUARY 10-16, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 33
UPCOMING PET EVENTS DOGWOOD PARK This park offers off-leash hiking, swimming, agility course, and a special area for kids and dogs with playground equipment. Memberships, classes, dock diving, bathing and an area for special events. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and Sun. For nighttime canine enjoyment, three lighted acres are available until 10 p.m. 7407 Salisbury Rd., Southside, 296-3636, jaxdog.com.
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Show your pooch some love this Valentine’s Day by taking him or her on a date to one of these local pet-friendly restaurants. THE BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-0606. Serves quality food indoors and out, which means outdoor patrons can bring Fido along for dinner – water bowls provided. TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 398-3005. Feast on Italian and Spanish cuisine with your canine. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs – water bowls and treats provided. UPTOWN MARKET, 1303 Main St. N., Downtown, 355-0734. Enjoy a hearty breakfast or delicious dinner with your dog. Outdoor patio is dog-friendly. BRUSTER’S REAL ICE CREAM, 11701 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 886-1995. Treat yourself and your pup to a sundae. Bruster’s makes a free vanilla sundae with dog bones crumbled on top for their canine customers. M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., St. Johns Town Center, 642-5000. A great place to eat a burger with your buddy. Outdoor seating is dogfriendly – water bowls provided. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637. Enjoy pub fare with your pooch. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs – water bowls provided. Happy Valentine’s Day! Davi mail@folioweekly.com ______________________________________ Davi is a brown dachshund with an appetite for adventure. He loves sweet potato treats, playing at the park with friends, and exploring the unknown.
BEASTS OF BURDEN: PET TIP OF THE WEEK DRAIN ’EM AND TREAT All dogs have two anal sacs, commonly called glands. PetMD reports that 12 percent of dogs experience irritation, swelling and/or infection in their anal sacs. If your dog regularly drags its butt or chews its rear, you should make an appointment with your groomer or veterinarian to drain the sacs. You can learn how to do it yourself, but the fluid packs an ungodly stench that will, in PetMD’s words, “gag a maggot,” so you might want to leave this one to the pros. Yeah, this is gross, but it’s important. How would you like to be forced to worm your way around because your butt hurt? Right.
UPCOMING PET EVENTS CONTINUED 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 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. DAWGZ FOR DOGS K9s For Warriors holds a benefit 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, featuring Veterans United Craft Brewery products, at Brewz N Dawgz, 1974 U.S. S. , St. Augustine, 686-1956, K9sforwarriors.com. Proceeds help the organization’s programs for heroes.
THE INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION SHOW Ancient City Cat Club presents this show, featuring a fundraising raffle, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Feb. 27 and 28, at Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine, $6 adults, $4 students with I.D., $3 for kids older than six, and free admission for children younger than three years old. Proceeds benefit Cats For K.E.E.P.S. and S.A.F.E. For details, call 829-0381. AWESOME SAFARI Extreme animal programs encourage learning with a totally customizable programs. Staff demonstrates topics related to life sciences. 405-413-3174, 405-413-3157.
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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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY
LORETTA LYNN, MAYA ANGELOU, MAHATMA GANDHI & MARC CHAGALL ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Love is a fire,” declared Aries actress Joan Crawford. “But whether it’s going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.” I disagree. There are practical steps to take to ensure love’s fire warms but doesn’t burn. Like these: Suffuse your libido with compassion. Imbue your romantic fervor with empathy. Instill animal passions and instinctual longings with affectionate tenderness. If you catch sexual urges driving you toward narcissists who are no damn good for you, redirect those urges toward emotionally intelligent, self-responsible beauties.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Only love interests me,” declared painter Marc Chagall, “and I am only in contact with things that revolve around love.” That seems like an impossibly high standard. Our daily adventures bring us into proximity with loveless messes all the time. It’s hard to focus on love to the exclusion of all other concerns. But it’s a worthy goal to strive toward Chagall’s ideal for short bursts of time. And the coming weeks happen to be a favorable phase for you to do just that. Your success may be partial, but dramatic nonetheless.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): 15th-century writer Thomas à Kempis thought real love can arouse enormous fortitude in the person who loves. “Love feels no burden,” he wrote. “It attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible.” The “real love” he talks about isn’t the kind motivated by egotism, power drives, blind lust, or insecurity. You know what I mean, because in the last few months, you’ve had unprecedented access to the primal glory he referred to. In the coming months, you’ll have even more. What will you do with all that mojo?
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “A coward is incapable of exhibiting love,” said Mahatma Gandhi. “It is the prerogative of the brave.” That’s my challenge to you. In accordance with astrological currents, stoke your uninhibited audacity so you can press onward to frontiers of intimacy. It’s not enough to be wilder, and it’s not enough to be freer. To fulfill love’s potential in your story’s next chapter, you’ve got to be wilder, freer and bolder.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini novelist Elizabeth Bowen (1899-1973) was fascinated in “life with the lid on and what happens when the lid comes off.” She knew both states from her own experience. “When you love someone,” she mused about times the lid came off, “all your saved-up wishes start coming out.” In accordance with astrological omens, engage in this three-part exercise. First, identify a part of your life with the lid tightly clamped over it. Second, visualize suppressed feelings and savedup wishes that might pour forth if you took the lid off. Third, do what it takes to love someone so well, you’ll knock the lid off. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “No one has ever loved anyone the way everyone wants to be loved,” wrote author Mignon McLaughlin. That may be true. The gap between what we yearn for and what we actually get is never fully closed. Still, strive to refute McLaughlin’s curse in the days ahead. You have an enhanced capacity to love those you care about in ways they want to be loved. Be experimental with your tenderness. Risk going beyond what you’ve been willing or able to give. Trust your fertile imagination to guide ingenious empathy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Here’s the counsel of French writer Anatole France: “You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; in just the same way, you learn to love by loving.” What he says is always true, but it’s especially apropos for Leos in the weeks ahead. You have a special talent to learn more about love by loving deeply, excitedly, and imaginatively. For further nuance and inspiration, meditate on this from Aldous Huxley: “There isn’t any formula or method. You learn to love by loving – by paying attention and doing what one thereby discovers has to be done.” VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I do not trust people who don’t love themselves and yet tell me, ‘I love you,’” said author Maya Angelou. She concludes: “There’s an African saying: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.” Take inventory of allies and relatives whose relationships are most important to you. How well do they love themselves? Is there anything you could do to help them upgrade their self-love? If it’s lacking, what might you do to protect yourself? 36 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 10-16, 2016
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “It is not lack of love but lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages,” said Friedrich Nietzsche. He believed that if you want to join your fortunes with another’s, ask yourself if you’ll enjoy your conversations with this person for the next 30 years – because that’s what you’ll be doing when you’re together. How do you measure up to this gold standard? What role does friendship play in your romantic adventures? If there’s anything lacking, now’s a great time for improvements. Start with yourself. How could you infuse more camaraderie into the way you express love? What can you do to upgrade conversational skills? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Love isn’t something you find,” says singer Loretta Lynn. “Love is something that finds you.” Singer Kylie Minogue concurs: “You need a lot of luck to find people with whom you want to spend your life. Love is like a lottery.” These perspectives are at best misleading, at worst debilitating. They imply we have no power to shape our relationship with love. My view is different: There’s a lot we can do to attract intimate allies who teach, stimulate and fulfill us. Like: We clarify what qualities we want in a partner, and we make sure those qualities are healthy for us. We get free of unconscious conditioning at odds with our conscious values. We work to transform ourselves into lovable collaborators who communicate well. What else can you do to make sure love isn’t a lottery? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “We all have the potential to fall in love a thousand times in our lifetime,” writes Chuck Klosterman. “It’s easy. But there are certain people you love who do something else; they define how you classify what love is supposed to feel like. You’ll meet maybe four or five of these people over the span of 80 years.” He concludes, “A lover like this sets the template for what you will always love about other people.” You’ve either recently met or will soon meet such a person. Or you’re on the verge of going deeper than ever with an ally you’ve known a while. What happens in the next six months will put an enduring stamp on your relationship with intimacy. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): 16th-century Italian poet Torquato Tasso described one of love’s best blessings. He said your lover can reunite you with “a piece of your soul that you never knew was missing.” Pisceans are in a phase when this act of grace is more possible than usual. The revelatory boon may emerge because of the chemistry stirred by a sparkly new affiliation or a familiar relationship entering unfamiliar territory.
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD PISTOL PACKIN’ MAMA
Even though concealed-carry gun permitholders in Texas can now “open carry,” pistol-packing women into fashion aren’t limited to traditional firearms in ordinary cowboy holsters. An online company, thewellarmedwoman.com, offers such musthaves as stylish leggings, lace waistbands and an array of underarm and bra holsters (even an in-cup model, the “Marilyn”) in leopard-print and pastels. However, a woman’s body shape and size may be more important shopping considerations, according to the company’s founder. “A 32A bust could not conceal a Glock 19 very well — nor would a 42DD-or-larger [front] allow for effective cross-draw carry.”
MURDER WAS THE CASE
In January, Robert Battle took the oath of office for his second term as a city councilman in East Chicago, Indiana, administered at the county lockup, where he’s being held without bail, charged with a cold-blooded murder during a drug deal. The crime made news in October (i.e., before election day), yet Battle still won his race. According to law, he cannot be forced out of office unless he’s convicted or admits the crimes, and he had the right to vote for himself in the election; he failed to request an absentee ballot.
KEEPIN’ KOSHER
Albany, New York, company Vireo Health told reporters it would soon offer the world’s first certified Kosher marijuana, announcing that the Orthodox Union of New York had authenticated it as having met Jewish dietary laws (e.g., grown with insect-free plants). Other Kosher-validating officials complained the approval should apply only to marijuana that’s eaten, not smoked.
IT AIN’T LIKE ANYWHERE ELSE
Two habit-wearing nuns were scheduled to ask the Merced, California, City Council in January to decline its prerogative under state law to ban dispensing or cultivating medical marijuana. The nuns’ order makes and sells salves and tonics for pain management, using
a strain of cannabis containing only a trace of psychoactive material.
THIS IS WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE
Taiwanese scientists recently announced the availability of their Infant Cries Translator (iPhone and Android app), which they say can, with 77 percent accuracy (92 percent for those less than 2 weeks old), tell what a baby wants by its screeches and wailings. The National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin doctors first had to create a database of 200,000 crying sounds.
SHOW ME THE MONEY
Italy’s highest court freed a man in January because the bribe he offered a cop to avoid a DUI ticket was “too small” to be serious — 100 euros (about $108).
BOTH CRIMES TAKE BALLS
Michael Leonard, 53, was charged in December with stealing a package that moments earlier had been dropped off by a courier. The delivery was to a Prince George’s County, Maryland, police station, and Leonard, hanging around in the station (to register as a sex offender), walked out with the package when no one was looking. However, a station surveillance camera caught his face.
KEEP IT DOWN TO PETIT THEFT
A security guard in Nairobi, Kenya, despairingly told a New York Times reporter in November (detailing corruption so rampant that, for example, ballpoint pens were being sold to the government for $85 each) that “If [people]’re going to steal, please, just steal a little.”
HAVE ANOTHER HIT
From time to time, when people worry excessively about their stations in life, entrepreneurs create “destruction rooms,” where, for a fee, customers get some time with a sledgehammer or baseball bat and pound on junked furniture. The most recent, Tantrums LLC, of Houston, opened in January, charging $35 for 10 minutes. 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 38 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 10-16, 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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