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THE SPARK GETS DOUSED

BY AG GANCARSKI Let’s talk REAL about indigent health care

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BY JESSE LEIGH WILSON Amid rumors of FINANCIAL WOES, World’s Largest Crowdfunding Festival downsizes

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BY JORDAN FERRELL Local Craft Cocktailsman FORD ROBERTS tested his skills against nation’s best

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THE MAIL AS TRUE AS YOUR ARTICLE (“The City Is Broke,” June 24, AG Gancarski) may be referring to the city of Jacksonville’s current state of being broke, it’s been broken for longer than many people, politicians, and movers and shakers want to admit. It appears some people prefer Jacksonville just the way it is.

The quality of a good life in many communities requires that the citizens and its businesses invest in its vitality, growth, and improvements. Yet, for over 20 years, the “not going to raise taxes” mantra has benefited only the people who already have a very good quality of life. While they pay less, the middle and lower class still contribute and pay more.

You cited several areas of where money has been funneled, yet I don’t see you identifying those city “projects” which have cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Those initial costs and overruns also take a chunk of funding out of the city budget (i.e., a half-billion-dollar courthouse that has yet to be nothing more than the white elephant in the “city”!) or the amount of dollars paid to consulting firms to give city leaders answers they already know as to how to improve the city, along with many other projects that have cost millions of dollars, yet have shortterm value. Then there are the “sweet business contracts” on government projects that helped benefit personal friends and associates, etc., etc.

These “rituals” are nothing new to the wellconnected people of Duval/Jacksonville.

How many themed city revitalization projects (River City Renaissance, Better Jacksonville, Celebrating the River, etc.) has the city had in the past 40 years that have provided minimal effect on the overall vitality of the “Bold New City of the South” whereby ensuring the final outcomes become the next jewel for a city to brag about?

Yes, broke and broken describe a city still wanting to be a major player in the realm of GREAT cities in America, yet a true commitment to the city’s quality of life continues to run down into the drainage system and out to sea.

If you want to fix this “broke” city, start by investing into the quality of life for the citizens who matter most, not those who have the most.

One final “sixpence” for you. If one of the primary industries in our state is “tourism,” how is it that the first “major” city that tourists travel through on their daily journey down I-95 South, offers very few unique and outstanding sights and venues to see, and even fewer opportunities for them to visit and spend money, that would impact our tax rolls? Even Valdosta (Georgia) has an amusement park. Oh, that’s right, the four major amusement attractions passed on bringing such venues to this “broke” town some years past!

Respectfully submitted, W.E. Kitchings If you would like to respond to something that appeared in the pages of Folio Weekly, please send an email (with your name, address and phone number for verification purposes only) to mail@folioweekly.com.

BRICKBATS & BOUQUETS BOUQUETS TO LOCAL MUSICIAN GOLIATH FLORES for scoring a Hollywood feature fi lm. California Winter focuses on socio-political issues of immigration, the housing bubble, and the current state of American politics. The producer saw Flores performing in Springfield’s Three Layers Café while visiting from California. She was so impressed, she went back to Los Angeles and introduced Flores to the director Odin Ozdil; the rest is cinematic history.

BRICKBATS TO THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH for its faux beach access.

The city labels more than 40 spots on the Atlantic Ocean as beach accesses, but only 23 of them offer public parking and many don’t allow access at all.

On many of the places where a sign declares beach access, the path to the beach is blocked because one can’t actually get over the dune and onto the beach without trespassing on private property or treading over a dune, in violation of state law.

BOUQUETS TO THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE for taking on the staggering $866,000 arts budget bequeathed by a city of Jacksonville ordinance that earmarks 1 percent of the budgets from large-scale building projects to be allocated for art. The huge sum will go toward art at the goliath Duval County Courthouse. The Cultural Council is gearing up for a call-to-artists aimed at local and international creatives, while The Art in Public Places Committee is seeking locals’ opinions and suggestions with the hashtag #courthousepublicart.

BRICKBATS TO ALEX PATTON The Gainesville Republican political consultant used a loosely based affiliation with a suspect website, pausepot.org, to insert himself into Jacksonville City Council’s “debate” on the distribution of a noneuphoric, medically engineered strain of marijuana. According to the Florida Times-Union, after successfully convincing Councilmembers a moratorium was necessary, Patton registered as a lobbyist the very next day.

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Reasons to leave the house this week

RASTAMEN VIBRATIONS

KABAKA PYRAMID and IBA MAHR

Jamaican reggae artists Kabaka Pyramid and Iba Mahr are gearing up for a “joint” tour (mega-high-score pun!) with backing group The Bebble Rockers sure to satisfy locals’ need for all things groovy and irie.

Pyramid and Mahr have their own distinctive sounds, but they share the skills, vision, and tunes that run the gamut from straight-up dancehall jams to spiritually-conscious vibes. 8 p.m. July 2 at Café Eleven, St. Augustine Beach, $15, originalcafe11.com.

GIMME INDIE YUKS

AMERICAN CORNDOGS STANDUP COMEDY TOUR

You think touring bands have it bad?

Imagine traveling with a witty crew slaying one another with sharp insults!

The American Corndogs Standup Comedy Tour features sets by indie funnymen Nick Pupo (pictured, of Halt and Catch Fire), Tom Feeny, Jeff Zenisek, Roger Staton, Forest Scott, Spencer Ruizzo, Patrick Dalton, Katrina Davis, and James Chafin. Heckling is discouraged (or is it?!). 8 p.m. July 3 at Jack Rabbits, San Marco, $5, jaxlive.com.

WHOLE LOTTA PUNK

VANS WARPED TOUR

Feeling old yet? The Vans Warped Tour celebrates 20 years of thrilling kids and terrifying parents across the land, with the summertime invasion of bands ranging from punk and ska to hip-hop and metal. This year’s lineup includes Alive Like Me, As It Is, Kosha Dillz (pictured), Baby Baby, Argent, Being As an Ocean, Black Boots, Black Veil Brides, Blessthefall, Born Cages, Koo Koo Kanga Roo, Boymeetsworld, Candy Hearts, Escape the Fate, Family Force 5, Fit for a King, Handguns, Hands Like Houses, I Killed the Prom Queen, and many, many more. Check out our interview with Beautiful Bodies on page 34. 11 a.m. July 6 at Tailgaters Festival Grounds, Downtown, $29, vanswarpedtour.com.

SLUDGEFEST BLACK TUSK Savannah’s stoner metal trio Black Tusk are masters at taking their Black Sabbath and hardcore punk roots and creating a dank, potent, and heady hybrid.

Since their inception in ’05, the band has staked a claim in the metal realm on the strength of more than a half-dozen well-regarded releases and brutal, kickass live shows. In November last year, bassist and founding member Jonathon Athon died after suffering injuries in a motorcycle accident.

Band dealt with the loss, regrouped, and honored their fallen brother with the ultimate tribute: continuing to lead the pack in the next wave of heavy American rock. 8 p.m. July 3 with openers Black Stache and Loudon at Burro Bar, Downtown, $10.

PATRIOTIC EXPLOSION

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS America — are you really turning 239? You sassy thing, you don’t look a day over 227! Celebrate Independence Day the only way we know how: grilling things, chugging iced (ahem) beverages, and enjoying some sky-brightening, eardrum-rattling, and central-nervous-system-frying fireworks! Four of the biggest displays in the area are Downtown (jacksonvillelanding.com), St. Augustine (floridashistoriccoast.com), at the Suns game at Bragan Field Downtown (jaxsuns.com) and Jax Beach (jacksonvillebeach.org) on Saturday, July 4. Hit websites for details.

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FROM THE EDITOR

HATE, AT FULL STAFF S ince surfacing a few weeks ago, pictures of the pill-popping, punkin-pie-haircutted, white supremacist nutbar Dylann Roof waving the Civil War-era banner of Southern secessionists have put Confederate flagophiles on the retreat. Roof, who is being charged with the murder of nine people at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, is said to have been disappointed with the lack of actual power held by his hometown rebel-flagcoöpting skinheads, klansmen, or other white power hate groups (this, according to an online manifesto reportedly written by Roof).

The Confederate battle flag — which was flying high above many of Dixieland’s state capitols on the day of Roof ’s rampage — may be on its way down in places never thought possible.

On Monday, June 20, Nicki Haley, Republican governor of South Carolina, called for the removal of the Confederate flag from the grounds of the state house, arguing that though it had long been revered by many Southerners, the flag was, for some, a “deeply offensive symbol of a brutally offensive past.”

Further South — in this state — the flag hasn’t flown in Tallahassee since preexclamation-point Jeb Bush called for its removal in 2001. According to the St. Petersburg Times, back then, on behalf of the governor, spokeswoman Katie Baur said, “Regardless of our views about the symbolism of the … flags — and people of goodwill can disagree on the subject — the governor believes that most Floridians would agree that the symbols of Florida’s past should not be displayed in a manner that may divide Floridians today.”

In Northeast Florida, those divisive symbols of the past are present, though, like spotting a rare bird, one has to know where to look: a front yard in Palm Valley, flanked by mudflaps on the license plate of a pickup, Lynyrd Skynyrd posters, the front of a ball cap worn at the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

Another place you can apparently find the stars and bars is The Museum of Southern History on Jacksonville’s Westside.

What the hell is The Museum of Southern History?

After both an email and a phone call went unreturned, I decided to pay a personal visit to the museum on Herschel Street, which, according to the institution’s website, is open Tuesday through Saturday. Unfortunately, not only was there no flag on the flag pole, but on this particular Tuesday, a sticky note on the front door informed me it was closed.

Undeterred, I returned the next day only to find a larger (though equally unofficiallooking) note on the door, which read, “closed for summer vacation.”

As a last resort, I rapped at the chamber door. What luck! Not one, but two docents answered the door! Surely, as an interested member of the press (and a son of the South), I’d be invited in for a tour.

My expectations of Southern hospitality, however, turned out to be unfounded. The men told me they were not interested in talking to Folio Weekly.

I told them I was interested in hearing their views on Southern heritage and whether the Confederate flag might be divisive.

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They said it was “a museum, not a political institution.”

The mens’ assertions of apolitical leanings are buoyed by the museum’s website, which, if you are a fan of vague, non-descript nostalgia for the antebellum South (who isn’t?), I urge you to visit (museumsouthernhistory.com).

There you’ll find such sentences as: “The museum is dedicated to historical accuracy in presenting the lifestyle and culture of the Antebellum South, a unique civilization, misunderstood by many, belittled and misrepresented by some … ” and other things that someone typed, like how those old days — you know when the South had built an extravagant, export-based economy on the backs of slave labor — are “deeply revered by the grateful descendants of the brave men and women whose sacrifices and dedication to a cause that created a chapter in our nation’s history that is unmatched.”

If the “cause” they are referring to is states’ rights, they are wrong by omission. What led to the Civil War, among other things, was states’ rights. To own slaves.

But tired and twisted as this argument may be, this kind of revisionist history is far from the hate-spewing rhetoric Dylann Roof pored over in the chat room conversations and on the webpages of right-wing extremists. Roof wasn’t radicalized in a museum run by white-haired, Civil War buffs.

The Southern History Museum’s website, however, is a good example of how, regardless of your beliefs (no matter how far-fetched, inaccurate, or fraught with errors by omission), you can find your ideological match through the Internet.

In the same week of the murders, The U.S. Census Bureau published some of its recent findings about how millennials, other than overtaking the baby-boomers as the largest generation, are unsurprisingly the most diverse generation in history. And it’s been concluded many times over that this generation is the most open-minded and empathetic of all. Born into a Wi-Fi optimized world, the digital natives of the millennial generation have the ability to connect with people and ideas on a scale that was unfathomable just decades ago.

Last week, this magazine was full of positive signs of progress here in Northeast Florida. From the Coming Out Monologues to gender-neutral restroom signage to Kit Yan and Stonewall in the Park, there are many reasons to believe in the ability of human beings to evolve.

But Dylann Roof, at age 21, is a millennial.

He apparently shared few of his racist rants with anyone, in person. Instead, his ideas were confined to the dark reaches of Internet.

If you’re looking for someone to argue for censorship of any kind, you won’t find it here, not from the editor of an alternative newspaper. Historically, though, we humans have never been particularly good at policing stupid. And as much as I’m optimistic about the potential of my generation, what happened in Charleston — and the conversations over race, tolerance, extremism, the silly Confederate flag that it sparked — make me believe we may be less equipped than ever to combat the evils of ignorance.

Matthew B. Shaw mshaw@folioweekly.com twitter/matthew_b_shaw

FIGHTIN’ WORDS

WE MUST FUND SHANDS Let’s TALK REAL about indigent health care S

itting here on a Saturday watching All the Kings’ Men, I am listening to the Willie Stark speech where he promises his voters the “best hospital money can buy,” which was the price of the deal he made with the state’s money men to get elected. They got their hospital, and he became the boss, for a while, which is all any of us have.

The implication, watching that movie, is that Willie Stark sold his soul. After the recent years of the healthcare debate, I see it differently. At least he got “the hicks” a functional hospital, fully funded, that wasn’t used as a political football among career politicians like our local UF Health Jacksonville, aka Shands, is.

The other week, I sat in the UF Health/ Shands budget review, in which UF Health Chair Russ Armistead and Lenny Curry’s new CAO, Sam “The Godfather” Mousa, discussed the dire straits of the local safety net hospital’s finances. A few things jumped out at me.

One of them is that the big root of the hospital’s problems was its decision to buy its physical facility. It’s not an asset that can be liquefied, for one thing. For another thing, the hospital has about $80M in capital improvements that must get done. But the hospital can’t do that.

Shands — the only local safety net hospital — has a problem. Duval County has a 19 percent uninsured rate: 145,000 people.

With the Exchange, the number may have dropped to 135,000. About 10 percent of the uninsured are covered by the city contract, but 100 percent of them believe Shands is their hospital. Most of the uninsured are working poor.

That contract is a net loss for Shands, year after year — $34M last year.

51 percent of UF Health/Shands’ business is Medicaid; double that of other hospitals in the county. “If we had 25 percent commercial business, I wouldn’t have the

crisis that I have each year. Other hospitals … don’t treat the volume of uninsured,” Armistead says.

This puts them in the position of what is delicately called commercial “overcharge,” basically soaking other customers to pay the bills of the uninsured.

Tallahassee has been playing games with Shands’ budget for the last three years, according to Armistead, which has been a struggle. Another struggle is that other hospitals send their indigent patients to Shands; one apparently even distributes helpful handouts instructing them to go there.

Shands somehow makes a profit each year but, as Armistead says, “it’s on the razor’s edge.” The hospital has to run at a better margin. To help that along, a funding solution has to be found.

Tax increases, sure. Property and sales, and maybe an impact fee to hit area hospitals, would all be options if our politicians were willing to use the bully pulpit to get it done.

One of the problems with Jacksonville having a crippled left wing is that a Democrat like Alvin Brown couldn’t even be pressured to advance genuinely populist solutions before his political capital became lowercase.

Even if Lenny Curry wanted to push in that direction, he would run up against a city council who wants to turn off the faucet.

The fact of the matter is this: Down in Miami-Dade, the city kicks in to keep its public hospital functional. There are benefits in that which extend beyond the balance sheet.

The kind of people who work at a safety net hospital are mission-driven. That said, though, they are not mendicants. They have the right to expect a secure framework in which to ply their trades. Part of that security involves not having very toxic, public fights about their funding breaking out among politicians, who always seem to be looking for new and creative ways to extend cut-rate social services.

Jesus said, allegedly, that the poor will always be with us. That is especially true in Jacksonville, where there are several neighborhoods with double-digit unemployment. The model of healthcare has changed in this country forever, just as the culture has changed.

If Shands closes, those people who rely on it now are not going to mysteriously get better and not need healthcare.

No, what will happen is your gunshot victims and your poor folks and your convicts will be sitting beside you in your private hospital ERs. Your healthcare will get worse. To stop this from happening on the back end, a solution must be advanced on how to pay for this stuff on the front end. Why not start with a fast food surcharge and go from there?

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CITIZEN MAMA

HARVEST OF THORNS

Why we won’t be rid of RACISM until leaders stop using it to get elected

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et there be no doubt: The individual responsible for murdering a church pastor and eight parishioners in Charleston, South Carolina is a white supremacist. Stating that fact does not politicize the horror, nor does it diminish our sense of mourning for the people who were lost. To the contrary, we are obligated to state the facts as clearly as possible in order to honor their lives.

Dylann Roof wore a jacket that featured two indisputably racist flag patches, both visible from his widely circulated Facebook photo. He uttered racist statements before he pulled his trigger. At this writing, he’s claiming ideological kinship to the Council of Conservative Citizens, which finds its roots in the old White Citizens Councils that fought school integration in the 1950s and ’60s.

Regardless of whether he was suffering from opioid withdrawal, as some news outlets indicate, Roof is — de facto — an agent of white-supremacy-brand terrorism.

Whether he was acting on the specific direction of any given hate group is irrelevant.

Nor does it matter if the organizations that advocate acts of violence against black people embrace or disavow Roof ’s crimes. Clearly, he identifies with movements that promote racial terror, and has acted accordingly, just as he said he would in his manifesto.

Here’s what does matter: Hate groups are all around us. They’re “camouflaged in society and rooted deep into the system,” as one skinheadoffshoot organization bragged in print.

What matters is that these groups are myriad and abounding. Gaining access to their poisonous creeds takes only a few clicks on the Internet.

Most of all, what matters is that our body politic — and the rhetoric it employs — still gives cover to the vast, national hate network.

An NRA board member from Houston, for example, has gone so far as to blame Rev. Clementa Pinckney for his own murder.

Apparently, Pinckney, who was also a state lawmaker, opposed concealed-carry legislation that would have helped fulfill the NRA’s wetdream of arming everyone.

When politicians on the right use the tragedy in Charleston to advocate arming every citizen as a solution to gun violence, they play into the hands of domestic terror groups. Hate groups, including antigovernment militias, profess and preach that government will confiscate their weapons.

Gun-rights talk has long been paired with “law and order” conservatism which, in turn, has long been part and parcel of race-based politics — a way to blame black people for all of America’s ills — ever since conservatives discovered that they could no longer use the “n” word. Second Amendment rhetoric, then, becomes the ultimate dog-whistle for people who are itching to use their firearms.

In addition to fearing that their guns will be taken away by the government, hate groups exhibit another key defining characteristic, according to the U.S. Department of Justice: They believe in the oncoming collapse of the U.S. financial system and its government, another scenario they seem to be itching to bring about.

Just three days before the horror in Charleston, the New York Times ran an op-ed piece, “The Growing Right Wing Terror Threat.”

Quoting from data sets from two different studies, the writers compared fatalities from

Rev. Clementa Pinckney, one of nine people killed in last week’s shootings at a Charleston, South Carolina, church. white-supremacist terrorism to fatalities wrought on U.S. soil by al Qaeda-inspired extremists: Domestic hate groups killed roughly five times as many people during an 11-year period than American Muslims did during a slightly longer time period.

Bottom line: Hate groups, including antigovernment militias, are a much larger threat to our national security than Muslim terrorists.

But it’s not just rhetoric about the Second Amendment that sets hate-group members salivating for violence. Any number of thinly veiled references to racial disharmony will do.

Raising the elusive specter of “voter fraud,” for example, is subterfuge for passing legislation aimed squarely at suppressing the African-American vote in Florida and other states. Talking about voter fraud is, for extreme right-wing pundits like Rush Limbaugh or Ann Coulter, a goldmine.

Also in Florida was the recent homage to Ronald Reagan’s racist campaign buzzwords, “welfare queens.” Just last week, the Republican-dominated Florida House of Representatives refused to expand healthcare for 800,000 uninsured Floridians, many of them working people.

During the special summer session of the Florida Legislature, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli repeated the phrasing first attributed to his Republican colleague from Sanford, Rep. Jason Brodeur: Expanding healthcare using Medicaid dollars, they said, would create Translation: people who can’t afford healthcare must be the same kind of slackers Reagan warned us about.

I’m not saying Crisafulli or Brodeur were intentionally stirring racial antipathy. (Though I have to wonder about their colleague, Rep. Matt Gaetz, judging from his tweets.)

What I am saying is that it’s time for the GOP to bury Richard Nixon’s and Lee Atwater’s Southern Strategy once and for all. It’s time for them to stop using racial divisiveness as a motivator to get racist, white, working-class men to the polls.

No more thinly veiled references to welfare recipients (who are, incidentally, mostly

white); no more “states’ rights.” That means you, Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio, with all your talk about trusting the people of South Carolina to make the right decision regarding the flag that gives aid and comfort to haters like Roof. Take note of your fellow GOP leader Mitt Romney, who says, simply, that the confederate flag must come down.

No more politics of personal resentment, grounded in the shortsighted fear that someone might get something that I might not get.

No more Willie Hortons. Televised images of the black, convicted, furloughed murderer were aired during the 1988 presidential campaign on behalf of George H.W. Bush, reinforcing the stereotypes that instantly associate blackness with crime in racist voters.

“By the time we’re finished, they’re going to wonder whether Willie Horton is Dukakis’ running mate,” Bush’s campaign manager, Lee Atwater, said.

Recently, during the Jacksonville mayoral campaign, Brown supporters accused Curry campaigners of “Willie-Horton-style” tactics by picturing Brown in a manner that linked him with crime and rape. Curry is white; Brown is black.

Racism is the thorny weed that threatens to choke out all that is good in America. But it’s not enough to pull it out at its roots. Our leaders have to stop spewing its vile seed.

I dare any right-leaning leader on the national scene to do something bold and brave: Instead of defaulting to rhetoric that reinforces or even legitimizes the views of hatemongers, instead of sounding that tired old dog whistle to get racist voters to the polls, why not stand up and acknowledge the unhealed wounds from which our nation still suffers?

Admit America’s original sin: Our nation was built on the backs of unpaid laborers. Admit that descendants of those laborers continue to be terrorized, even now, centuries later.

We reap what we sow. And right now, the thorny vines are tearing at the very flesh of our nation.

Julie Delegal mail@folioweekly.com

NEWS

One Spark mastermind Elton Rivas

THE SPARK GETS DOUSED

Amid rumors of FINANCIAL WOES, World’s Largest Crowdfunding Festival downsizes hough the third installment of One Spark is in the books, it’s looking like the success may have been more semblance than substance (see “Appocalypse”, April 15, by Matthew B. Shaw). Rumors of poor spending, falsified attendance numbers, and a lack of transparent leadership are starting to emerge.

Last Monday, the majority of One Spark staffers were unexpectedly informed their last day in its employ would be Friday, July 26. Six of the 10 One Spark employees were laid off and one – Community & Public Relations Director Meredith Johnson – resigned the week prior.

To make matters worse, One Spark’s Board of directors (Michael Munz, Peter Rummell, Jim Stallings) as well as the One Spark Inc. board (Abel Harding, Pam Rual, Rena Coughlin) unanimously voted against performance-based bonuses, even though most had reportedly met their benchmarks for the 2015 festival.

Those bonuses were set to be 10 percent of the employee’s salary.

Folio Weekly reached out to several discharged employees who confirmed little more than their departures before directing our questions to One Spark CEO Elton Rivas and board member Michael Munz.

“One Spark is going through a reorganization process after conducting interviews and surveys with a variety of stakeholders involved,” Munz told us the morning after the layoffs. “Part of that reorganization involved trimming staff from 11 to four during the festival’s off-season.

We will be announcing One Spark 2.0 in the coming weeks. One Spark will continue next April in Jacksonville.”

Rivas has not responded to Folio Weekly’s requests for comment, but did address the mounting hardships in a letter posted on the company’s blog.

“Startups are hard. Change is hard,” Rivas wrote. “We’re committed to doing

the best we can for Creators and are focused on accomplishing that in our hometown of Jacksonville as we get One Spark to sustainability.”

The sustainability of the festival would appear to be the cause for the mounting concern. Rivas, in the past, made it clear One Spark was actively seeking long-term funding — not unlike the creator projects participating in the festival. Up until now, One Spark has been funded, in large part, by board member Peter Rummell. For the inaugural festival, Rummell contributed $1.3 million of the $1.5 million budget. In 2014, though the festival’s budget grew to $1.8 million, Rummell’s contribution dropped to $850,000.

Worried about jeopardizing future job prospects, former One Spark employees who spoke to Folio Weekly agreed only to do so anonymously. Some questioned Rivas’ leadership, as well as his loyalty. A former associate of One Spark told Folio Weekly to “look at the spending” for evidence.

Aside from Rummell’s investment, the inaugural One Spark also drew heavy support from Jaguars owner Shad Khan, who would go on to provide $1.1 million in capital investments to One Spark associated group KYN. Khan cut ties and KYN folded last year after it was discovered that less than 12 percent of Khan’s money found its way to KYN “supported” startups, while many top employees and advisors of the accelerator were heavily compensated.

Despite the bumps, the third installment of One Spark was considered the most successful yet. Attendance reportedly exceeded 300,000 over the five-day festival and monetary contributions from investors to creators neared the six-figure mark, according to One Spark press releases following the festival.

However, a closer look at the startups’ financials from previous years shows this may have been a make-or-break year for One Spark.

For the 2013-2014 fiscal year — which would

have included the 2014 festival — the company had a total revenue of $988,163, while expenses totaled $1,863,082. Those expenses include the top five employees for the company being paid a total of $255,000, advertising costs of $262,018, IT costs of $123,941, event costs of $639,949, and cash awards of $310,998.

According to the Florida Times-Union, Munz has promised 2015’s financials are forthcoming.

This year, the company also received monetary support from the Downtown Investment Authority — a move that seemed to validate the festival’s ability to bring people to the city’s urban core. During a recent meeting of incoming mayor Lenny Curry’s budget review board, Sam Mousa — now the mayor-elect’s chief administrative officer — raised questions about the allocation of those DIA funds. A 2014 study by the University of North Florida (UNF) determined One Spark’s economic impact on the city of Jacksonville to be $1.8 million from about 250,000 attendees.

When compared to the economic impact of other major festivals hosted here in 2014, One Spark doesn’t even make the top three.

Here’s that list: • Jacksonville Jazz Fest had an economic impact of $2.3 million from an estimated 150,000 attendees.

• Welcome to Rockville festival had an economic impact of $10.3 million from an estimated 40,000 attendees.

• Florida Country Superfest had an economic impact of $23 million from about 75,000 attendees.

One of the employees who spoke to us said they believe the organization lost sight of their initial goals and that the reasoning behind the reorganization is good-intentioned.

The opening act, known as One Spark 1.0, has been scrapped. In his online statement, Elton Rivas wrote the 2.0 version will be better equipped to help “great ideas turn into successful organizations by connecting [them] with what they need to succeed.” In their effort to reorganize, those remaining with One Spark will have to look inward to first accomplish that goal for themselves.

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NEWS Local Craft Cocktailsman FORD ROBERTS tested his skills against nation’s best

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or The Grape & Grain Exchange’s Ford Roberts, the world of bartending is no longer a labor of love, but a profession of grandeur. The 34-year-old New Orleans native recently competed in the 2015 Diageo World Class U.S. Finals after becoming one of three finalists at the Southern Regionals in Orlando. According to Roberts, just 15 out of 1,000 applicants were advanced from this regional challenge, which he was reluctant to even enter.

The finals were in Chicago on June 23 and 24 and some of the nation’s best bartenders were in attendance.

After three demanding days of various challenges that addressed everything from speed and presentation to food pairing and originality, Tyson Buhler of New York came away with the honors of U.S. champion.

Though Roberts didn’t take home the grand prize in Chicago, he certainly made his hometown proud.

Folio Weekly had a chance to sit down with him after this journey to pick his brain on life, inspiration and professional bartending.

Folio Weekly: So, the regional competition you won to qualify for the U.S. final — had you ever competed in anything like it before?

Ford Roberts: No, I have never competed in anything like it. I’ve maybe done four or five [small] competitions but I’m not really a big competitor. And I wasn’t even going to do this competition, but my friend said, “You have to do it. You got to do it, man” and I told him I didn’t want to, but he said it would be a great experience. And so, I turned my application and recipe in 20 minutes before the deadline and I was accepted. It’s a pretty big thing.

What was the review process like? Did you have to have a decent résumé? What was the deciding factor as to why you got picked?

They’re looking for personality. It’s Diageo [a British multinational alcoholic beverage company], you are supposed to be world class and that’s what they’re going for. I think 1,100 people applied for the Southern Regional and they chose 15. It was four essay questions and a cocktail recipe, which makes it tough to pick just 15 from that alone.

What was the competition like in terms of challenges?

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three cocktails that are inspired by Chicago.

The next day is a written exam and a blind tasting exam, along with pairing a cocktail with an appetizer and entrée. There’s also a speed challenge, where you have to make six cocktails in eight minutes, and then the sensorium test, where you make a cocktail that involves all of the senses (taste, touch, sight, sound, smell).

What was the toughest one you faced?

For me, they were all difficult, but the one I didn’t do the best on was the speed round. I just got nervous. I served Julie Reiner [coowner of New York-based Flatiron Lounge and Clover Club], a real big deal in the service industry, a daiquiri without any sugar in it.

And I forgot to put sugar in an Old Fashioned I served Steven Olson [aka Wine Geek], another big deal in the industry, so I didn’t fare too well in the speed round, which is normally something I’m good in.

Let’s talk about the judges. I’m picturing Hell’s Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay-types of judges.

What were they like?

We didn’t really get to interact with them that much and they don’t really get to tell you as much. I’ll get my evaluation and my scoring and their criticisms, probably in a month. So, that’s probably when they will really lay into me.

What was the most interesting or unique drink you saw made there?

I don’t know if I saw anything that I had never seen before, but some of the strangest drinks came out of the market challenge. People were buying mushrooms and daikon roots and other wild shit. People were making very umamistyle cocktails as opposed to sour and sweet.

Presentation-wise, a lot of things blew me away. On certain challenges I was doing those things but people were doing it throughout all of their cocktails.

What’s the one thing that you are taking away from that whole experience?

Something that I would take away and bring back here would be the general knowledge of the competition to other bartenders and to then push them to do it as well, because I think we have some amazing talent here in Jacksonville. Personally, just seeing what it takes to be considered World Class. Seeing how much of it is your personality and how you interact with the guest as you are doing things that are technical.

So, you would do it again next year if you have the chance?

Oh, yeah. I mean, you get to hang out with some of the top bartenders in the world and just the judges alone are worth it. You are kicking it with people like Dale DeGroff [aka King Cocktail] and just shooting the shit.

Fair enough. OK, say I come into Grape and Grain and I’m an inexperienced drinker. What’s your go-to drink — what would you serve me?

That’s actually one of the questions that was on the application and my response was … [that] I treat it as an experience, so I ask you questions, feel you out and find out what you like and then go from there. Making it less about what I can do and more about what we can do as an interaction in terms of what you like, because most people don’t know what they want. But finding out what they want through communication is one of the biggest parts of bartending, I think.

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n New York City, a specific accent denotes a native; same (maybe more so) with New Orleans, or Boston. When in San Francisco, if you are wondering whether someone was born there, rest assured a native of the Bay Area will rep their autochthonous superiority within minutes.

These are great cities. Each possesses a distinct environment, which incubates a unique homegrown culture (one in which natives tend to take great pride).

But natives are only part of the story. Being a great city means people from other areas (urban, as well as rural) will find the idea of living within your municipality enticing.

Transplants — as we at Folio Weekly are lovingly calling them — are playing a huge role in the remaking of American cities.

Transplants bring fresh ideas and new eyes to old problems. Their enthusiasm for their adopted cities has the potential to inspire.

Northeast Florida has been attracting its share of transplants, as of late. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that Jacksonville added 9,300 residents in 2014, making the Bold City now Florida’s fastest-growing.

For this year’s Newcomers to Natives Guide, Folio Weekly talked to eight people from different backgrounds, working in a variety of industries across Northeast Florida — from art to food to service to civic and environmental concerns.

All hail from elsewhere. But more than what brought them here, we were curious to know what’s keeping them here. Is it the river? The beaches? The NFL franchise? The low cost of living? The pride in knowing they reside in the self-coined “Logistics Capital of America”?

Each transplant had their reasons. And, although some have been here only a short time, all identified their adopted home as a place of natural beauty, unfettered suburban sprawl, with a genuine and friendly native population (who knew?).

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GREATER JACKSONVILLE KINGFISH TOURNAMENT The 35th annual saltwater event is held July 13-18 at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp, Sisters Creek, 8203 Heckscher Dr., kingfishtournament.com.

NORTH FLORIDA SHARK FESTIVAL The event includes lectures, live music and animal experiences (not sure what that means but ouch!) Aug. 7 and 8 at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, jacksonvillezoo.org GREAT SOUTHERN TAILGATE COOKOFF The sixth annual food, music and competition event is held Aug. 21 & 22 at Main Beach Access, South Fletcher Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, gstailgatecookoff.com.

BREW AT THE ZOO The benefit features live music, food, drink and games, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, jacksonvillezoo.org

FLORIDA-GEORGIA GAME The actual game is Oct. 31, but there are all kinds of activities starting Oct. 28. We’ve heard some RVs are already pulling into the stadium, so … at EverBank Field, Downtown. `EMPTY BOWLS Luncheon held in November for the Food Bank of North Florida at Prime Osborn Convention Center, Downtown, wenourishhope.org.

BIG TICKET FESTIVAL Expected to return in early December to Metropolitan Park.

CONNECTION FESTIVAL The second annual music, food and artisan craft event is held July 25 at Metropolitan Park, 4110 Gator Bowl Blvd., Downtown, 2015.connectionfestival.com

TAXSLAYER BOWL Formerly known as the Gator Bowl, this big deal is held Jan. 2, 2016 at EverBank Field, taxslayerbowl.com.

FLORIDA HERITAGE BOOK FESTIVAL & WRITERS CONFERENCE Sept. 24-26 at Ringhaver Student Center, Flagler College, 50 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, fhbookfest.org

26.2 WITH DONNA The ninth annual Finish Breast Cancer Marathon is held Feb. 14, 2016, with activities starting Feb. 12, breastcancermarathon.com.

GATE RIVER RUN Test yourself — you’ve got until March 12, 2016, to get in shape for the Green Monster in the largest 15K in the nation, gate-riverrun.com.

ONE SPARK Usually the second weekend in April, Downtown, beonespark.com.

SPRINGING THE BLUES The annual music event is held April 1, 2 and 3, at SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, springingtheblues.com.

KATIE RIDE FOR LIFE The 12th annual fundraiser is held April 16, at Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, katierideforlife.org.

BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL Usually held in late April at Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Rd., Arlington, treehill.org.

WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Rock festival usually held the last weekend of April at Metropolitan Park, Downtown, welcometorockvillefestival.com.

SHRIMP FESTIVAL The annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is held the first weekend in May along Centre Street and the bayfront in Fernandina Beach, shrimpfestival.com.

PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP May 9-15, 2016, at TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, pgatour.com.

FLORIDA COUNTRY SUPERFEST The megaconcert was just held, with serious musicians performing for about

75,000 music fans, who pumped a Stetson-full of bucks into our economy.

MUSEUMS

AMERICAN BEACH MUSEUM American Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia St., Fernandina, 277-7960, nassaucountyfl.com/facilities. The Sands of Time: An American Beach Story, celebrating MaVynee Betsch, “The Beach Lady,” is on display.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer. org. Whitfield Lovell: Deep River is on display through Sept. 13. Reflections: Artful Perspectives on the St. Johns River is on display through Oct. 18. All Together: The Sculpture of Chaim Gross is on display through Oct. 4. British Watercolors exhibits through Nov. 29. A classical concert on Sept. 13 features The Ritz Chamber Players, celebrating the work of Whitfield Lovell 1:30 p.m., registration required. Tapas Tuesdays at The Cummer Café every Tue., 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Public garden tours are 11 a.m. every Tue. and Thur. Free admission 4-9 p.m. every Tue., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every first Sat. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992.

The Addams Family: Part Two is exhibited through Aug. 26.

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 2617378, ameliamuseum.org. Portraits of American Beach is on display. It Came from the Attic: Collections exhibits on Sept. 12.

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach,

241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. The exhibit Hblanton2-Heather & Holly Blanton is on display July 23-Oct. 4.

THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb. org. The exhibit Memories in the Making, featuring works by elderly artists with dementia, is on display through July 17.

The Curatorial’s Choice Exhibition is a new annual exhibit that features favorites from the Curatorial Committee and is on display through July 17.

LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org. Curator-led monthly tours are featured at 10 a.m. every first Wed. MANDARIN MUSEUM, WALTER JONES PARK 11964 Mandarin Rd., 268-0784, mandarinmuseum.net. Permanent exhibits include the Civil War steamship Maple Leaf artifacts, Harriet Beecher Stowe items and Mandarin historical pieces.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 3666911, mocajacksonville.com. Southern Exposure: Portraits of a Changing Landscape is on display through Aug. 30.

In Time We Shall Know Ourselves: The Photographs of Raymond Smith is on display through Aug. 30. The Art Aviators Exhibition displays through Aug. 16. Phil Parker’s Assemblage/Collage is on display in UNF Gallery through Aug. 30. Project Atrium: Joelle Dietrick exhibits Jul. 18-

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MEET TRANSPLANT

Kurt M. D’Aurizio

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urt D’Aurizio is an award-winning chef with thousands of menu items created, who oversees more than 20 restaurants for the Diving Dining Group, as an executive chef. As an award-winning caterer in Atlanta or as a consultant, helping restaurants and catering companies develop menus and improve profitability, D’Aurizio lives and breathes his passion for food.

His move to Jacksonville was one for family, but his enthusiasm for food has drawn his involvement with Slow Food First Coast as their co-leader and director of events and the market manager for Hemming Park’s GreenMarket. He was also involved in Springfield’s inaugural PorchFest.

His dedication to his family is obvious.

Apart from raising two teenagers, he assists in the operation of My Grandmother’s Pie, a serious baking venture fronted by his wife.

Folio Weekly: What are the disappointing things about living in Northeast Florida?

Kurt D’Aurizio: There are too many chain restaurants, and not enough independents. I was fortunate to work for two very successful restaurant groups in Atlanta and Myrtle Beach and opened six restaurants in the past 12 years, two of which were AAA four-diamond rated. I had to seek out independents but once I became connected with the community of entrepreneurs who are doing wonderful things with food concepts, I became very excited about what is happening here. It has changed a lot in the past few years.

What are some pieces of advice you could give Northeast Florida with some perspective from having lived in other places?

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TRANSPLANT NAME: Kurt M. D’Aurizio OCCUPATION: Chef entrepreneur & Executive Chef at the Sulzbacher Center BIRTHPLACE: Rochester, New York MOVED HERE FROM: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2011 FAVORITE RESTAURANT DISHES: “The Gift” pizza from Picasso’s, fish tacos at Lupitas, my BBQ at home talk, walk the walk. Every dollar spent in our community fosters and grows a local business.

Atlanta has an active local food system because people support it and buy local; we need more of that. Support local farmers and farmers markets and get out and attend events.

And don’t forget to shop local for services, too — get creative work done by people like Crux Collective instead of someone across the world. We all will build Jacksonville into what it will become. Let’s build a more vibrant, creative, exciting community for all.

When people from back home ask you about living here, what do you say to them?

Jacksonville is changing. Events like One Spark have helped usher in a new era of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. There is an overall spirit of collaboration as well. It is a great place to start a business.

Anything else you’d like to add?

I am working on the launch of an artisanal food production business; stay tuned for more details. PorchFest will be bigger and better this year, mark your calendars for Nov. 7. Slow Food is planning a fall Tour de Farm as well; watch for more info.

Keith Marks kmarks@folioweekly.com

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Aug. 16. Free admission 4-9 p.m. every Thur. through the summer.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh. org. Springs Eternal Project is on display through Aug. 30. Dinosaurs Unearthed is featured through Sept. 7.

Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters opens this fall. Skies Over Jacksonville, a live star show, is held 2 p.m. daily in the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium.

PERFORMANCE

AIDA Players by the Sea present the Tony Award-winning tale of a classic love triangle, based on Verdi’s opera of the same name and featuring an original score by Elton John, 8 p.m. July 17-Aug. 8 at Players by the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, $28, playersbythesea.org.

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents the familygeared musical revue, based on Dr. Seuss’ characters, through Aug. 2. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menu is featured; at 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, $35-$59, alhambrajax.com.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com SEAWALK PAVILION 75 N. First St., Jax Beach, 247-6268, jacksonvillebeach.org SHANTYTOWN PUB 22 W. Sixth St., Springfield, 798-8222 THE FLORIDA THEATRE 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com UNDERBELLY 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067, underbellylive.com VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 630-3900, jaxevents.com

PARKS

A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park 1096 Randolph Blvd., Downtown Picnic tables, playground equipment and a life-size bronze statue of Olympic Gold Medalist and Dallas Cowboy star Bob Hayes, who grew up less than a mile away.

Alpine Groves Park 2060 S.R. 13, St. Johns Canopy oaks, wildlife and birds are featured in the 54.5-acre park, home to a historic farmhouse and a shed, circa 1900, hiking trails, a river boardwalk, fishing and visitors’ center.

Amelia Island State Park 12157 Heckscher Dr.

ST. AUGUSTINE: America’s oldest city may be Northeast Florida’s coolest.

LOCAL LIVE MUSIC VENUES

1904 MUSIC HALL 19 Ocean St., Downtown, 1904musichall.com BURRO BAR 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, burrobarjax.com CAFÉ ELEVEN 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 4609311, originalcafe11.com COLONIAL QUARTER 33 St. George St., St. Augustine, 342-2857, colonialquarter.com FREEBIRD LIVE 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 246-2473, freebirdlive.com JACK RABBITS 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, jaxlive.com MAVERICKS AT THE LANDING 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110, mavericksatthelanding.com MOJO KITCHEN 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-6636, mojobbq.com MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008, raylewispresents.com/MUDVILLE-MUSIC-ROOM.html PONTE VEDRA CONCERT HALL 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 209-0399, pvconcerthall.com RAIN DOGS 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969 THE RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com

More than 200 acres of undeveloped sea island with beaches, salt marshes and coastal maritime forests.

Fish, hike, sunbathe, birdwatch and ride horses; BYOH, y’all.

Anastasia State Park 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach A bird sanctuary and natural preserve with coastal camping, swimming, sunbathing, surfing, hiking, biking, sailboarding, canoeing, fishing and boating.

Barney Browning Park 6014 Norwood Ave., Northside Browning Park offers a lighted basketball court, lighted softball diamond, grills, tables and playground equipment. It was named for a Northside business and community leader.

Black Creek Park & Trail 7890 U.S. 17, Fleming Island These 15 acres are the staging area for the 8-mile bicycle/pedestrian trail between Green Cove and Orange Park.

Black Creek Ravines 5645 Green Rd., Middleburg At the 973-acre resource-based park along Black Creek’s south bank, you can ride horses (BYOH here, too), hike, fish, boat and canoe.

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5 POINTS • RIVERSIDE • AVONDALE

It may be a stretch to lump these together but, as time goes by, what these neighborhoods lack in proximity to each other, more and more they seem indelibly linked by their most defining characteristics: walkable, close to Downtown, rapidly gentrifying (if not there already), populated by centuries-old houses full of young artists (tortured, posturing, and otherwise). On the heels of a national movement toward urban renewal, the Riverside cultural “bubble” is expanding. New shops and restaurants have moved into to flank the traditional throughways (Park Street in 5 Points, St. Johns Avenue in Avondale), which already boast some of the best dining establishments and nightlife venues in Northeast Florida.

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS EAT

Black Sheep Restaurant, 1534 Oak St. Community Loaves, 1120 Edgewood Ave. S. Corner Taco, 818 Post St. Derby on Park, 1068 Park St. Florida Creamery, 1024 Park St. Harpoon Louie’s, 4070 Herschel St. Mellow Mushroom, 3611 St. Johns Ave. Mojo No. 4 Urban BBQ & Whiskey Bar, 3572 St. Johns Ave. Mossfire Grill, 1537 Margaret St. O’Brothers, 1521 Margaret St. Pinegrove Market & Deli, 1511 Pine Grove Ave. Restaurant Orsay, 3630 Park St. Southern Roots Filling Station, 1275 King St. Sweet Theory Baking Co., 1243 King St.

DRINK

Birdies, 1044 Park St. Bold Bean Coffee, 869 Stockton St. Bold City Brewery, 2670 Rosselle St. BREW Five Points,1024 Park St. Element Hookah Lounge, 1512 King St. Intuition Ale Works, 720 King St. Park Place Lounge, 931 King St. Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St.

SHOP

Bead Here Now, 1051 Park St. Deep Search Records, 822 Lomax St. Hooshang Oriental Rug Gallery, 3571 St. Johns Ave. That Poor Girl Vintage Clothing & Odds, 1504 King St. Troops of Time, 2000 Forbes St. Underwood’s Jewelers,

3617 St. Johns Ave. Willie’s for Kids, 3567 St. Johns Ave. Wolfgang Clothing, 1038 Park St. ZenCog Bicycle Company, 883 Stockton St.

PLAY

Memorial Park, 1515 Riverside Ave. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave. CoRK Arts District, 2689 Rosselle St.

GO

River City Pride Fest, Oct. 3 & 4, Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave. Riverside Arts Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays Sunday afternoon pick-up soccer games, Memorial Park

DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE

Three impressive bridges carry commuters from the surrounding suburban sprawl, over the St. Johns River, and into the confines of their respective high-rise, the lease to which is held by one of many multinational firms with a corporate office in Jacksonville’s Urban Core. There are quaint cobblestone streets, historic and architecturally impressive buildings, charming urban parks, river views around every corner (#DOWNTOWNISONWATER), and more recently … shit to do besides grind it out!

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS EAT

Akel’s Delicatessen, 21 W. Church St. Café Nola, 333 N. Laura St. The Candy Apple Café & Cocktails, 400 N. Hogan St. Casa Dora, 108 E. Forsyth St. Chomp Chomp, 106 E. Adams St. Olio Market, 301 E. Bay St. Super Food Truck Zodiac Grill, 120 W. Adams St.

DRINK

Dive Bar, 331 E. Bay St. Dos Gatos, 123 E. Forsyth St.

Fionn MacCool’s, 2 Independent Dr. The Hourglass Pub, 345 E. Bay St. Mark’s Downtown, 315 E. Bay St. The Volstead, 115 W. Adams St.

SHOP

Budget Records/Letter Shop, 228 E. Forsyth St. Frugal Diva Boutique, 2 Independent Dr. Grease Rags Clothing Company, 40 W. Monroe St. Gus & Company Shoe Repair, 229 W. Adams St. K Anthony Boutique, 209 N. Laura St.

Sweet Pete’s Candy Store, 400 N. Hogan St.

PLAY

Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 Randolph Blvd.

EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Field Dr. Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St. Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd.

GO

Chamblin’s Uptown Books, 225 N. Laura St. The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St. MOCA Jax, 333 N. Laura St.

For many, there is one and only one reason to drive to Clay County: They live there. Residents of OP and Fleming Island know better. Aside from the ever-present Old Florida beauty, there’s the Orange Park Mall and the IMAX theater, the former home of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ronnie Van Zant, and a health food store that used to serve as living quarters for a major primate research center. It’s also a great place to get outside and enjoy lakes and tributaries, including local faves Black Creek, Doctors Lake, and St. Johns Riveradjacent Fleming Island. While you’re at it, moor up at a different sort of watering hole at Whitey’s Fish Camp.

EAT

Brewer’s Pizza, 14B Blanding Blvd.

Brick Oven Pizzeria & Gastropub, 1811 Town Center Blvd.

The Hilltop, 2030 Wells Rd. Sorbellos Restaurant, 195 Blanding Blvd.

The Pig Bar-B-Q, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 170

DRINK

Park Avenue Bistro, 3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 8 The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd.

The Urban Bean Coffeehouse Café, 2023 Park Ave. Vino Java Brew House, 636 Kingsley Ave. Whitey’s Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220

SHOP

The Granary, 1738 Kingsley Ave.

Cheers Park Ave., 1138 Park Ave.

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TRANSPLANT NAME: Andrew Seward OCCUPATION: Production Coordinator at St. Augustine Amphitheatre BIRTHPLACE: Winchester, Virginia MOVED HERE FROM: Gainesville, September 2014 FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Blue Hen for breakfast (burrito with red sauce), Gypsy Cab Company for lunch (blackened chicken nachos ‘til I die) and The Floridian for dinner (shrimp ’n’ grits).

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fter 12 years on the road playing bass for punk-rock outfit Against Me!, Andrew Seward needed to make some changes. The gritty rock-and-roll lifestyle was taking its toll. Sure, traveling the globe for a well-known band had its perks. But Seward was missing a lot being away from his wife, Verite, and now-five-year-old daughter, Nolia.

So in September 2014, after a short return to Gainesville, Seward and family moved to the Nation’s Oldest City and bought a house on Anastasia Island, not far from the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Seward’s new employer. Folio Weekly caught up with Seward to see how he’s adjusting to life on the First Coast.

Folio Weekly: What did you do before moving to St. Augustine?

Andrew Seward: I ran a corner store in downtown Gainesville called Pop-A-Top. Before that I played bass in Against Me!.

What was the craziest thing that ever happened on the road while touring with Against Me!?

There are so many, but the one that pops into my head is when we were in Budapest and ended up at a mafia bar at 5 a.m. where they were blasting Guns N’ Roses Use Your Illusion-era videos. This led to some of the patrons getting into arguments about who knows what and then fist-fighting in the street. It’s all a bit hazy.

So what brought you here?

Getting the production coordinator position at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

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Clarke House & Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave. Poochie’s Swim & Play Park, 21 Fountain Dr.

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Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr.

What are your responsibilities at the Amphitheatre?

Advancing the shows, making sure all the sound and lights, labor and security are all in place and good to go. The production team is the liaison with the tour and will be the ones yelled at if anything goes wrong.

What musician or band has been your favorite to work with so far?

Earth Wind & Fire’s tour manager was an oldschool TM. He was polite, but firm. Nothing got past him. I respect that. A better story would be who was the worst, but that’s not going to happen.

In your opinion, what is Northeast Florida lacking?

It’s really not lacking much. I think the biggest hurdle is getting outside people to realize its potential. We have some of the best scenery in the country, great music venues, great restaurants, great breweries, and the Atlantic is always close by. I sound like a super-fan.

Would this go over better if I said Tim Tebow?

What keeps you here?

My job, great school system for my daughter and I’ve never lived close to the beach. I’m into it.

If you could live anywhere in the world besides St. Augustine, where would it be and why?

Probably back to Tennessee. I lived there for seven years before moving to Gainesville.

There’s a nice little stretch of land on Highway 231 between Fayetteville and Shelbyville in the rolling hills. But that’s not going to happen, though. I’m content here!

What one piece of advice would you give to someone looking to move here?

Don’t move into any place with a Homeowner’s Association (HOA). Part of your soul will die.

St. Augustine is considered “A quaint little drinking village with a fishing problem.” Do you agree with that statement and why or why not?

I drink at home because it’s cheaper and I don’t fish.

Kara Pound mail@folioweekly.com

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fter 12 years on the road playing bass for punk-rock outfit Against Me!, Andrew Seward needed to make some changes. The gritty rock-and-roll lifestyle was taking its toll. Sure, traveling the globe for a well-known band had its perks. But Seward was missing a lot being away from his wife, Verite, and now-five-year-old daughter, Nolia.

So in September 2014, after a short return to Gainesville, Seward and family moved to the Nation’s Oldest City and bought a house on Anastasia Island, not far from the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Seward’s new employer. Folio Weekly caught up with Seward to see how he’s adjusting to life on the First Coast.

Folio Weekly: What did you do before moving to St. Augustine?

Andrew Seward: I ran a corner store in downtown Gainesville called Pop-A-Top. Before that I played bass in Against Me!.

What was the craziest thing that ever happened on the road while touring with Against Me!?

There are so many, but the one that pops into my head is when we were in Budapest and ended up at a mafia bar at 5 a.m. where they were blasting Guns N’ Roses Use Your Illusion-era videos. This led to some of the patrons getting into arguments about who knows what and then fist-fighting in the street. It’s all a bit hazy.

So what brought you here?

Getting the production coordinator position at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

What are your responsibilities at the Amphitheatre?

Advancing the shows, making sure all the sound and lights, labor and security are all in place and good to go. The production team is the liaison with the tour and will be the ones yelled at if anything goes wrong.

What musician or band has been your favorite to work with so far?

Earth Wind & Fire’s tour manager was an oldschool TM. He was polite, but firm. Nothing got past him. I respect that. A better story would be who was the worst, but that’s not going to happen.

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TRANSPLANT NAME: Andrew Seward OCCUPATION: Production Coordinator at St. Augustine Amphitheatre BIRTHPLACE: Winchester, Virginia MOVED HERE FROM: Gainesville, September 2014 FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Blue Hen for breakfast (burrito with red sauce), Gypsy Cab Company for lunch (blackened chicken nachos ‘til I die) and The Floridian for dinner (shrimp ’n’ grits).

In your opinion, what is Northeast Florida lacking?

It’s really not lacking much. I think the biggest hurdle is getting outside people to realize its potential. We have some of the best scenery in the country, great music venues, great restaurants, great breweries, and the Atlantic is always close by. I sound like a super-fan.

Would this go over better if I said Tim Tebow?

What keeps you here?

My job, great school system for my daughter and I’ve never lived close to the beach. I’m into it.

If you could live anywhere in the world besides St. Augustine, where would it be and why?

Probably back to Tennessee. I lived there for seven years before moving to Gainesville.

There’s a nice little stretch of land on Highway 231 between Fayetteville and Shelbyville in the rolling hills. But that’s not going to happen, though. I’m content here!

What one piece of advice would you give to someone looking to move here?

Don’t move into any place with a Homeowner’s Association (HOA). Part of your soul will die.

St. Augustine is considered “A quaint little drinking village with a fishing problem.” Do you agree with that statement and why or why not?

I drink at home because it’s cheaper and I don’t fish.

Kara Pound mail@folioweekly.com

anie Thomas saw her first shrimp in 1970, and her life has revolved around the little crustacean ever since. She married a shrimper. Then she became a shrimper herself.

And then she became the champion of shrimp and commercial shrimpers.

When a group of shrimpers formed the Shrimp Producers Association in 2003, they asked Thomas to be executive director. Since then, she’s lobbied, cajoled, charmed and harangued on behalf of wild shrimp and the shrimping industry. The 5-foot-all spitfire of an advocate with twinkly blue, mischievous eyes is never at a loss for words.

Folio Weekly interviewed Thomas at her sprawling two-acre property on the Nassau River, shaded by cedar and pine trees. She wore a T-shirt with a giant shrimp on the front (her design) and a crocheted white fedora with a large shrimp pin affixed to the crown.

“I know the river. I know all of this habitat.

I know it over, under and inside out,” she says.

“So don’t even try to argue with me.”

Tell me what gets you going. What is your fight about?

My main concern is the protection of habitat for our shrimping and fishing industry and using it to feed people, providing consumers with wild-caught seafood. … Every blade of marsh grass is important to our commercial fishing industries and to our fisheries.

What about Northeast Florida hooked you, made you dedicate yourself to its protection?

The marshes and the waters are beautiful. I appreciate what God provided us. I realized it needed all the protection it could get, and that I was the one to do it. I live by the motto, “If it is to be, it’s up to me.”

Why shrimp?

I became fascinated with the life cycle and just everything about them.

The life cycle?

When you have the spring tides in April and May, the tides get awfully, awfully high. You come down to the water and you’ll see a sheen on it. That’s spawn. Shrimp spawn. Crab spawn. All kinds of spawn.

It comes in and then when the tide goes low, it sticks to marsh grasses. And when the

TRANSPLANT NAME: Janie Thomas HOME: On the Nassau River in Fernandina Beach OCCUPATION: Executive director of the Shrimp Producers Association BIRTHPLACE: Morven, Georgia MOVED HERE FROM: Dames Point in Duval County in 1972 FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Any place that serves wild-caught shrimp

tide goes out, it goes down into that mud and stays there and stays there until the water temperature heats up and they hatch. Then the shrimp are like little raindrops, thousands upon thousands of them.

I like the bumper sticker on your truck.

Say No To Drugs. Don’t Eat Imported Shrimp.

What kind of truck is that?

1987 Dodge pickup. It’s got 50,000 miles on it.

How old are you?

I tell people I’m only 40. Might as well; I feel that way.

So you won’t give your age?

It’s irrelevant.

What’s your big fight now?

The Eubalaena-Oculina National Marine Sanctuary. (She fears creating a marine sanctuary for endangered North American right whales will close Florida waters to commercial fishing.)

Is there a lot of support for the sanctuary?

A lot of people have nothing else to do but put their name on a petition that will put people out of work and force us to import all of our seafood. We don’t have a whale problem or a turtle problem. We have a regulation problem.

Do you have a favorite recipe for cooking shrimp?

You got 100 hours? I can fix shrimp any way and it’s all good.

Susan Cooper Eastman sceastman@folioweekly.com

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Bull Memorial Park 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach Across from Adele Grage Cultural Center, there are tennis court, a full playground, picnic area, amphitheater area and restrooms.

Castaway Island Preserve 2921 San Pablo Rd. S., Intracoastal West Its 235 acres encompass a canoe/kayak launch site, paved trails, a wildlife observation post, grills, tables and security lighting. Which is odd because it closes at dusk.

Cemetery Park 4000 Liberty St. N., Northside Between Springfield and Panama Park, this little spot was deeded from Evergreen Cemetery to the city in 1921. It’s a quiet place amid the business bustle of Main Street. No noisy neighbors, ya know?

Charles Boobie Clark Park & Pool 8793 Sibbald Rd., Northside Stanton grad and Bethune-Cookman standout, the late Boobie Clark played pro football for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1972-’82. The community center and park honoring him has ball fields, a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts,

basketball courts, all-purpose fields and a wetlands preservation project.

Fort Clinch State Park 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach A restored Civil War fort has a visitor’s center, beaches, bathhouses, guided nature walks, campsites, mountain bike trails, ocean fishing pier, concessions and a gift shop. Because you don’t have enough useless crap on your shelves.

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., South Ponte Vedra We just like to say the name; rolls right off the tongue, doesn’t it? Guana has 73,352 acres of freshwater and saltwater fi shing, boating on the Guana and Tolomato rivers, nature study, ocean swimming and surfing, birding, hiking and mountain biking. The Environmental Education Center is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.

George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park 12157 Heckscher Dr., Northside The mile-long, pedestrian-only fishing bridge spanning Nassau Sound is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Main access is on the north end through Amelia Island State Park.

Historic Kings Road Park 1972 Kings Ave., San Marco This wedge-shaped park was part of the 1918 plat of Fletcher Park, originally called Fulton Park, after Robert Fulton, who invented the steamship. Pure folly.

Huguenot Memorial Park 10980 Heckscher Dr., Northside You can drive on the beach here, 15 mph tops, 5 mph on the sand. Nearly 295 oceanfront acres for

RIVERSIDE: You must have this many tattoos to order from the mustachioed barista in Riverside. Just kidding (but seriously). Inksmith & Rodgers on Stockton.

bleachers, concession stand, playground stuff and bathrooms on precisely 8.87899971008301 acres.

David Wayne Pack Park 4871 Ocean St., Mayport Village This little spot honors the late David Pack, a Mayport community advocate. It has a lighted basketball court, grills, a picnic pavilion and playground stuff.

Ed Austin Regional Park 11751 McCormick Rd., Arlington There’s an 18-hole flying-disc golf course, basketball courts, baseball, softball and soccer fields in 140 acres.

Faver-Dykes State Park 100 Faver-Dykes Rd., St. Augustine An aquatic preserve featuring a state canoe trail.

More than 1,000 acres along Pellicer Creek for camping, fishing, picnics, birding, hiking and nature walks. Open daily from 8 a.m.-sunset.

Fernandina Beach Skate Park 25 Tarpon St. Ramps and obstacles for skateboarders, inline skaters and bicyclists; 3-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; health waiver required.

Fishweir Park Yukon Street off Park Street, Northside Boasting a massive playground, a baseball diamond,

surfing, sailboarding, swimming, fishing, picnicking, wildlife observation, playgrounds, tent and RV camping. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. through October; $1 admission. Drive on the beach!

J. Gardner Nip Sams Memorial Park 6602 Richardson Rd., Northside With 14-plus acres, Nip Sams has a lighted baseball field, softball field, lighted tennis hard court, bike racks, grills, picnic shelters and a prototype restroom with four unisex ADA toilets.

Jack Russell Park 800 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach Home to Oceanside Rotary Skate Park, there’s also baseball and soccer fields, tennis and racquetball courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and a playground. And it’s extremely well lit, even late at night, much to the dismay of nearby residents.

Jacksonville/Baldwin Rail-Trail 2 Imeson Rd., Northside This serene 14.5-mile trail (converted from abandoned rail tracks) is perfect for biking, hiking, in-line skating and running.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park 500 Wonderwood Rd., Jacksonville The 447-acre oceanfront park, off Mayport Road, has a 1.5-mile beach, woods with off-road biking

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Stretching north to south from the wood pilings at the northern tip of K.A. Hanna Park (“the poles” to the surf crowd) nearly to the wood pilings south of the Duval County line (“Ponte Vedra Poles” to the surf crowd) and west to east from the Intracoastal Waterway to … well … the Atlantic Ocean, the Beaches are best explored on a bi-pedaled, wide-tired, sand-annihilating Beach Cruiser. There are local shops selling beachy décor, lots of opportunities to engage in water-based recreational activities, and stretches with laidback bars and restaurants.

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS EAT

Angie’s Subs, 1436 Beach Blvd.

Beachside Seafood Restaurant & Market, 120 Third St. S. Buddha Thai Bistro, 301 10th Ave. N. Cruisers Grill, 319 23rd Ave. S. DeliComb, 102 Sixth Ave. N. The Loving Cup Hash House, 610 Third St. S. Mezza Restaurant & Bar, 110 First St., N.B. Ragtime Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., A.B. Singleton’s Seafood Shack, 4728 Ocean St., Mayport Village Sliders Seafood Grille, 218 First St., N.B. TacoLu Baja Mexicana, 1712 Beach Blvd.

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Cantina Maya, 1021 Atlantic Blvd.

Engine 15 Brewing Company, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217 Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., N.B. Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., A.B. Lemon Bar, 120 Atlantic Blvd.

Lillie’s Coffee Bar, 200 First St., N.B. Monkey’s Uncle, 1850 Third St. S. M Shack, 299 Atlantic Blvd., A.B. Pete’s Bar, 117 First St., N.B.

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Aqua East Surf Shop, 696 Atlantic Blvd., N.B. Austin’s Surf Shop, 615 Third St. S. Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Boulevard and Third Street, N.B. & A.B. Sunrise Surf Shop, 834 Beach Blvd.

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Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., A.B. Beaches Museum & History Park, 381 Beach Blvd.

Freebird Live, 200 N. First St. North Beaches Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. every third Thursday, Beaches Town Center Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center, 376 Fourth Ave. S. Super Grom Surf Fest II, June 27; SGSF III July 25, Jax Beach Pier

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Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd.

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Jax Beach Fishing Pier, 503 N. First St. Jax Beach Golf Course, 605 S. Penman Rd. Springing the Blues, SeaWalk Pavilion, 75 First St. N. Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St.

Northeast Florida needs to drop the denial and experience a moment of clarity: St. Augustine is the coolest place in the region. While its status as the Oldest City in the United States is evident in everything from Castillo de San Marcos forever guarding the Matanzas Bay to the soul-depleting array of souvenirs and tchotchkes, St. Auggie is home to a cool, current cultural scene. Whether you’re interested in beaucoup eats from veggie fare and farm-to-table cuisine to total gut-bombs, the town serves it up, usually within walking distance.

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A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS EAT

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 12 Avenida Menendez The Black Molly Bar & Grill, 504 W. Geoffrey St. The Blue Hen Café, 117 MLKing Ave. Candlelight South, 1 Anastasia Blvd.

Carmelo’s Marketplace, 146 King St. Collage, 60 Hypolita St. DOS Coffee & Wine, 300 San Marco Ave. The Floridian, 39 Cordova St. Georgie’s Diner, 100 Malaga St. Gypsy Cab Co., 828 Anastasia Blvd.

Hurricane Patty’s, 69 Lewis Blvd.

Sangrias Tapas & Piano Bar, 35 Hypolita St.

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A1A Ale Works, 1 King St., Ste. 101 The Ice Plant, 110 Riberia St. Kings Head British Pub, 6460 U.S. 1 St. George Tavern, 116 St. George St. Tini Martini Bar, 24 Avenida Menendez

SHOP

Anastasia Books, 81C King St. Antique Warehouse, 6370 U.S. 1 High Tide Gallery, 51 A&B Cordova St. St. Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd.

The Way We Were, 86 Charlotte St.

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Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Pk. Rd. St. Aug. Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S.

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Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S. Castillo Dr. Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St. Basilica Cathedral, 38 Cathedral Place Memorial Presbyterian Church, 32 Sevilla St. Mill Top Tavern & Listening Room, 19 1/2 St. George St. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, 81 Lighthouse Ave.

Alphabetically, Palm Valley precedes Ponte Vedra Beach. But that’s it. The Palm Valley I used to know has all but vanished, the modest homes, shacks and hunting camps swallowed up by bigger-thanMcMansion-mansions with thick, high walls, as if fortified against lurking riff-raff that’s crawled out of their shabby single-wides next door. All kidding aside, there are some beautiful aspects to PVPV. Take a slow drive along Palm Valley Road and Roscoe Boulevard and turn off on every odd little road you see — there are some spots that time has not touched for decades, where you can still glimpse some of the real Palm Valley.

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS Aqua Grill, 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. Palm Valley Fish Camp, 29 N. Roscoe Blvd.

Restaurant Medure, 818 A1A N. Trasca & Co., 155 Tourside Dr.

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Alice & Pete’s Pub, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott Lulu’s Waterfront Grille, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd.

Mulligans Pub, 45 PGA Tour Blvd.

Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, 816 A1A N.

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Bluetique Goodwill, 832 A1A N., Ste. 2 Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel, 2 Fairfield Blvd.

Hot Mama’s Boutique, 1560 Sawgrass Village Dr. Underwood’s Jewelers, 330 A1A N.

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First Coast YMCA, 170 Landrum Lane

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TRANSPLANT NAMES: Kedgar Volta y Adianez Garcia OCCUPATIONS: Art Director at Brunet-García (Kedgar) & International Student Advisor at UNF (Adianez) BIRTHPLACE: Havana, Cuba MOVED HERE FROM: Cuba (Kedgar in 2008; Adianez in 2010) FAVORITE RESTAURANT DISHES: Sushi from Sushiko & Thai Noodles from Thai Spice Kitchen

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federal program for family reunification brought Kedgar Volta to Miami, Florida. He then moved to Jacksonville to be close to his father. After the five-year mark, he became a U.S. citizen.

Thankful to have had the push out of Miami, Volta credits the move with forcing him to listen to only English radio and television, which helped him to improve his English.

Northeast Florida has embraced Volta — he’s widely considered one of Jacksonville’s most promising visual artists, a contention his employer — local ad agency Brunet-García – likely agrees with.

Garcia is a native of Havana who focused her undergraduate and graduate studies on biology. She taught at the University of Havana for six years prior to relocating to America.

Volta and Garcia were a couple while in Cuba, and they made a commitment to be together again. A year-and-a-half after Volta arrived, Garcia came and started her life anew in Jacksonville.

Palm Valley Golf Club, 1075 Palm Valley Rd. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N. TPC Sawgrass, 100 Championship Way

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Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way Fairfax Gallery, 1740 Sawgrass Village Stellers Gallery, 240 A1A N.

Folio Weekly: What are the disappointing things about living in Northeast Florida?

Adianez Garcia: The cultural aspects of the city. Coming from [the center of] Havana … there was always something to do: spontaneous street theater, concert or a gallery opening.

Just walking or sitting on the streets and seeing people doing things … seems very uncommon here.

Kedgar Volta: The lack of cultural variety — it was certainly a shock. We used to live in the capital. It was our New York. It was the cultural capital of Cuba, and now we’re living in a place that isn’t even close to being a cultural center. That was a bit of shock.

What are some pieces of advice you could give Northeast Florida with some perspective from having lived in other places?

Volta: Being right or wrong is a matter of perspective. Back in the day in Cuba, being exposed to a certain amount of things, we thought we were right in Cuba. One advice I would give is that Jacksonville should be, if it wants to be a city of the future and not the past, it needs to be a more open-minded city. Not because Cuba was necessarily any different, but I feel that it should be that way.

Garcia: In terms of sexuality, race, political decisions, Jacksonville moves at a slower pace

because of the way some people think here. They got stuck in time, and they don’t move forward, and they don’t go with new political decision and new ways to where the world is going, overall. There is sexual discrimination, racial discrimination, and more that we see every day.

When people from back home ask you about living here, what do you say to them?

Volta: First of all, nobody will ever ask me how it is to live in Jacksonville; they will ask how it is to live in the United States … It’s almost a cliché, but what people say, that it’s the land of opportunity, and it really is … or at least, it has been to me.

Garcia: It’s not as easy as it is living in Cuba.

You get into this wheel that never stops. In Cuba, you live your life. You don’t have money, you don’t have lots of food, but you live very happy. Here, we also have happiness, but we’re always thinking about how to make money, how to pay bills, and how to survive … and how to make a future.

Anything else you’d like to add?

Volta: I think that we are fortunate to be in the city at this time. There are many things that are happening, and if you have the intention, all the things you do, even if they’re small, you can feel like you’re making a difference, that it has impact — that the things you do mean something.

Garcia: I feel great here. There’s a sense of community; we’ve found great people in Jacksonville. Since we got here, it’s grown as a city. We’ve seen more culture. We’ve seen more people trying to make Jacksonville a different city. In the past few years, we’ve seen things change in a good way.

Keith Marks kmarks@folioweekly.com

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Wingate Park/Paws Dog Park South Penman Rd., Jax Beach Wingate is 16 acres of ball fields – soft, foot, base, Tee – and a picnic area. Paws is an off-leash park for dogs and their responsible humans.

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trails, campsites, laundry and shower facilities, picnic areas with grills, 60 acres of freshwater lakes and a kids’ water park.

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 6239 S.R. 21, Keystone Heights A 2,000-plus-acre park with camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, nature trails, canoeing and lakefront cabins.

Peck Recreation Center & Park Elm Street, Fernandina Beach More than a century-old former schoolhouse has a gym, weight room, outdoor field, volleyball and basketball courts, aerobics room, computer lab, library, auditorium and reception room.

O.P. Skate Park 1006 Fromhart St., Orange Park The free skate park for skaters of all ages and abilities is open every day. Helmet and notarized waiver required. Skateboards and in-line skates allowed.

Ronnie Van Zant Park & Playground 2760 Sandridge Rd., Green Cove Springs This 85-acre park has a playground, pavilions with picnic areas, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, nature trails and a fishing pond with piers. ’Cause Ronnie loved to fish.

FARMERS MARKETS

BEACHES GREEN MARKET Jarboe Park, A1A and Florida Boulevard, Neptune Beach, beacheslocalfoodnetwork.org 2-5 p.m. every Sat. Fresh-picked mostly local and regional organic produce, grass-fed beef and goat and cow cheeses, as well as crafts and a children’s garden.

FERNANDINA BEACH MARKET PLACE Seventh Street North, fernandinabeachmarketplace.com 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. A growers’ market, with farm-direct organic fruits and vegetables, goat and cow cheeses, honey, and natural lamb and goat meat, as well as demonstrations and workshops.

JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 1810 W. Beaver St., jaxfarmersmarket.com Open daily from pre-dawn to dusk, Florida’s oldest farmers market (since 1938) is also the biggest in town. A good source for hard-to-find Asian and Caribbean produce. Not primarily organic, but great deals can be found.

THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING MARKET 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, jacksonvillelanding.com 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Fri. Local produce, flowers, crafts, jewelry and live entertainment are featured.

OLD CITY FARMERS MARKET St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1304 A1A S.,

DOWNTOWN: Relatively new live music venues, like Burro Bar (pictured) have made downtown Jax an entertainment district.

Solomon Calhoun Community Center & Swimming Pool 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine The 24,000-square-foot community center is located in the heart of West Augustine and includes a full-size gymnasium, swimming pool and splash park.

Talbot Islands State Park 12157 Heckscher Dr., Northside These beautiful oceanfront parks, Little and Big Talbot, are great for surfing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, camping, picnicking, hiking and fishing.

Or just chillin’. Big T has canoe launch spots, fishing, boat ramps and hiking trails.

Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park 7000 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside The 509-acre park named for the beloved congresswoman has nature and hiking trails, offroad biking, wildlife watchtower, outdoor classroom and nature center, library and an archery range.

Tree Hill Nature Center 7152 Lone Star Rd., Arlington The 50-acre nature center has freshwater streams, gardens, nature trails, an amphitheater and exhibits.

And the awesome annual Butterfly Festival!

staugustinefm.com 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Sat. Freshly picked vegetables and fruits, home-baked breads, flowers, crafts, live music and eats. Free admission.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET 715 Riverside Ave., riversideartsmarket.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat., March to December. On the Riverwalk under the Fuller Warren Bridge. Local organic produce, breads, cheeses, local art, roving entertainers and live music by area artists.

THE WEDNESDAY MARKET 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, thewednesdaymarket.com 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Wed. in the Pier Parking Lot. Organic and conventionally grown produce, crafts and snacks.

COMMUNITY GARDENS

ARLINGTON COMMUNITY GARDEN Tree Hill Nature Center, arlingtoncommunitygarden.org Founded by the Unitarian Universalist Church to improve the resiliency of the area by growing fresh, organic produce for local food pantries.

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SAN MARCO • ST. NICHOLAS

The strip of eating and shopping establishments along San Marco Avenue could be likened to the rich person’s 5 Points in Riverside, minus the vegan eateries and artisanally bearded cognoscenti.

However, there are simpler (and cheaper) pleasures to be had in this historic ’hood that lines the St. Johns River. For fitness heads, the fairly sedate traffic roaming through the area makes it safer and less lethal for jogging, while a few smaller-sized parks allow one to commune with nature. Located just east of San Marco and at the intersection of Atlantic and Beach boulevards, the busy St. Nicholas neighborhood has retained an old-school Jacksonville vibe, while still offering fantastic riverviews from the Southbank.

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS EAT

bb’s Restaurant & Bar, 1019 Hendricks Ave. Bistro AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd.

European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd.

The Grotto, 2012 San Marco Blvd.

Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille, 3333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1 Havana Jax Café/Cuba Libre Club, 2578 Atlantic Blvd.

Kitchen on San Marco, 1402 San Marco Blvd.

The Metro Diner, 3302 Hendricks Ave. Mezze Bar & Grill, 2016 Hendricks Ave. Taverna San Marco, 1986 San Marco Blvd.

V Pizza, 1406 Hendricks Ave.

DRINK

Grape & Grain Exchange, 2000 San Marco Blvd.

Sidecar, 1406 Hendricks Ave. St. Nick’s Lounge, 3116 Atlantic Blvd.

SHOP

Heyday Toy Store, 2016 San Marco Blvd.

Reve Women’s Clothing Boutique, 1958 San Marco Blvd.

Rosie True, 1949 San Marco Blvd.

San Marco Bookstore, 1971 San Marco Blvd.

The Snob, 1990 San Marco Blvd.

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Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd.

San Marco Theatre, 1996 San Marco Blvd.

Southbank Riverwalk, 1001 Museum Circle Treaty Oak Park, 1123 Prudential Dr.

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Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd.

San Marco Art Festival, Every April and October, San Marco Square Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd.

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The barrier island of Amelia is home to Fernandina Beach, Amelia City, Franklintown and American Beach.

Fort Clinch State Park lays claim to the northern end, Amelia Island State recreation Area rules the southern section. In between are quaint shops, a variety of restaurants — seafood, Italian, high-end white tablecloth establishments and down-home barbecue joints — and places where you can amuse yourselves all night long with live music and flowing libations.

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS EAT

Brett’s Waterway Café, 1 S. Front St. Café Karibo, 27 N. Third St. Jack & Diane’s, 708 Centre St. Kabuki Japanese Steakhouse, 1716 S. Eighth St. Lulu’s at Thompson House, 11 S. Seventh St. Moon River Pizza, 925 S. 14th St. The Pecan Roll Bakery, 122 S. Eighth St. Pi Pizza, 19 S. Third St. Plae Restaurant, 80 Amelia Village Circle Salty Pelican Bar & Grill, 12 N. Front St. Sliders Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. T-Ray’s Burger Station, 202 S. Eighth St.

DRINK

Hammerhead Beach Bar, 2045 S. Fletcher Ave. Palace Saloon, 117 Centre St. Salty Pelican Bar & Grill, 12 N. Front St.

SHOP

Art on Centre, 503 Centre St. Book Loft, 214 Centre St. Chez Lezan Bakery, 1014 Atlantic Ave. Color It Green Gifts, 1008 Atlantic Ave. Hunt’s Art & Artifact Gallery, 316 Centre St. Palmetto Walk Shopping Village, 4924 First Coast Hwy. Redbones Gourmet Dog Bakery, 809 S. Eighth St. Red Otter Outfitters, 1012 Atlantic Ave.

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Main Beach Park, Atlantic and South Fletcher Avenues Peters Point, 1974 S. Fletcher Ave. Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course, 2800 Bill Melton Rd. Fort Clinch State Park, 2601 Atlantic Ave.

GO

Amelia Concours d’Elegance, March 11-13, 2016, Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. Third St. Amelia Community Theatre, 207/209 Cedar St. Fernandina Little Theatre, 1014 Beech St. Katie Ride For Life, 914 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 1A

SPRINGFIELD • NORTHSIDE

The vast expanse of land to the north and west of Jacksonville’s Urban Core is a fascinating amalgamation of history, blight, beauty and trouble.

The Springfield Preservation & Revitalization organization champions all things Springfield, staging an annual historic homes holiday tour, Dragon Boat Festival, and Porchfest.

The Northside, considered to be north of the river and east of New Kings Road, includes Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, Budweiser Brewery and ever-expanding River City Marketplace, as well as several lovely parks and nature preserves.

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS EAT

Hola! Mexican Restaurant, 1001 N. Main St. Sandollar Restaurant & Marina, 9716 Heckscher Dr. Savannah Bistro, 14670 Duval Rd. Toby’s Barbecue, 8483 New Kings Rd. Uptown Market, 1303 N. Main St. Wafaa N’ Mike’s, 1544 N. Main St.

DRINK

Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St.

SHOP

Howard’s Seafood Market, 1315 Gandy St. Oliver’s Outpost Antiques, 10965 Main St. Vintage Gone Wild, 1736 N. Main St.

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Confederate Park, 956 Hubbard St. Huguenot Memorial Park, 10980 Heckscher Dr. Henry J. Klutho Park, 635 Third St.

GO

Jacksonville Zoo, 370 Zoo Pkwy.

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 101 W. First St.

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or thousands of Northeast Florida commuters, stopping at a Kangaroo Express or Daily’s convenience store every workday morning is just part of getting the day started: grabbing a cup of coffee, an energy drink or a sticky bun and a newspaper before heading to the cubicles or whatever business venue they occupy. Kema Patterson, who moved here just this past March, and Samantha O’Neill, who’s been here since 2000, are way ahead of you.

They’re already at work when you open the door to their newly renovated Kangaroo Express/ BP on Philips Highway. The two women, who are usually scheduled for the same shift at the incredibly busy six-pump gas station and built-out store (now with a walk-in beer cooler!), cheerfully greet customers in between stocking shelves, cleaning up spilled Roo Cups and conquering the lottery rules and regs.

How they manage to be welcoming, pleasant and polite to the steady stream of humanity — mostly regulars (like me), along with tourists trying to find I-95 North as well as some sketchy characters and some very rude clientele — day after day is beyond me. Their people skills are truly remarkable to witness. They recently took a break — off the clock, boss — to answer our questions about being here now.

Folio Weekly: What are the disappointing things about living in Northeast Florida?

Kema Patterson: I don’t really know too many places to go even with small children.

They aren’t many programs that are reasonably priced for kids in the summer.

Samantha O’Neill: Nothing to do. Night life activities are non-existent.

How does Northeast Florida compare with other places you’ve lived?

TRANSPLANTS: Kema Patterson and Samantha O’Neill OCCUPATION: Assistant Manager (Kema) and Store Manager (Sam) BIRTHPLACE: Brooklyn, New York (KP) and New York City (SO) MOVED HERE FROM: Durham, North Carolina (KP) and New York (SO) FAVORITE RESTAURANTS: The Family Feast for 4 Double Mac & Cheese at Woody’s Bar-B-Q (KP) and Olive Garden’s Chicken Marsala (SO) Patterson: I enjoy living here. The people are so nice and friendly; they don’t mind lending a hand.

O’Neill: It’s very relaxing and slow-paced — a great place to retire. It’s relaxing.

What do you tell folks back home about where you live now?

Patterson: It’s a nice place; you should come visit. I had company visit here last weekend.

O’Neill: Jacksonville is very clean … but kind of boring.

What was the reason you moved here?

Patterson: I had a choice: to work in Seattle, Washington or Jacksonville, Florida. So I chose Jacksonville. It’s closer to my family, so I can visit them more often. I moved here mostly for the job.

O’Neill: I have family here. And the schools were better here than in Queens, New York — at least they were in 2000, anyway.

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BEACHES ORGANIC COMMUNITY GARDEN Beaches Green Market, Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach, beacheslocalfoodnetwork.org For $10 a month and three hours a month of volunteer time, gardeners are provided with a plot, water, soil, liability insurance and a basic introduction to organic gardening.

CITY SPROUT/LINCOLNVILLE COMMUNITY GARDEN 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, citysprout.org Community memberships are offered in either an affiliate membership ($10/year) or a garden box membership ($50/year). Meetings are 8:45 a.m. most Sundays.

FRIENDS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA COMMUNITY GARDENS fnfcg.org This source for information on community gardens, classes, seed swaps, and a Northeast Florida Community Gardening Conference can help those interested find a community garden in their area.

LAURA STREET GARDEN 1425 Laura St., Springfield, sustainablespringfield.net Sustainable Springfield’s garden membership offers a plot, water, soil, seeds, monthly workshops, membership in the Community Orchard and access to the communal grapes in the back of the garden for a $60 membership fee.

SPORTS EVENTS & TEAMS

Northeast Florida loves it some sportsball. Here’s a rundown of our pro teams, from the minor leagues to the NFL.

JAGUARS National Football League Playing September-January (February in your wildest dreams) • EverBank Field (1 EverBank Field Dr., Downtown) • Tickets start at $45, 633-2000, jaguars.com SUNS Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins Playing April-September • Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.

• Tickets start at $7.50, 358-2846, jaxsuns.com SHARKS Arena Football League Playing March-July • Sea Best Field, Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. • Tickets start at $12, 621-0700, jaxsharks.com GIANTS American Basketball Association Playing November-March • Home games played at Veterans Memorial Arena, UNF Arena and Bob Hayes Sports Complex Legends Center • Tickets start at $8, 355-6531, jacksonvillegiants.com ARMADA North American Soccer League Playing February-November (pre-season, regular season) • Community First Park, Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 Randolph Blvd. • Tickets start at $10 per match, 844-227-6232, armadafc.com AXEMEN USA Rugby League Playing May-August • Hodges Stadium at UNF (1 UNF Dr., Southside) • Tickets $8 (free for kids 12 and younger), jaxaxe.com DIXIE BLUES Women’s Football Alliance Playing April-June • Sheffield Regional Park, 3659 New Berlin Rd. • Tickets $7 (free for kids 12 and younger), jaxdixieblues.teamwebsitehosting.com ROLLERGIRLS Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Playing January-October • Mandarin Skate Station, 3461 Kori Rd. • Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door, jacksonvillerollergirls.com

MURRAY HILL: Soft serve ice cream and friendly, family service are just two of the things that have made Dreamette a local legend.

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or thousands of Northeast Florida commuters, stopping at a Kangaroo Express or Daily’s convenience store every workday morning is just part of getting the day started: grabbing a cup of coffee, an energy drink or a sticky bun and a newspaper before heading to the cubicles or whatever business venue they occupy. Kema Patterson, who moved here just this past March, and Samantha O’Neill, who’s been here since 2000, are way ahead of you.

They’re already at work when you open the door to their newly renovated Kangaroo Express/ BP on Philips Highway. The two women, who are usually scheduled for the same shift at the incredibly busy six-pump gas station and built-out store (now with a walk-in beer cooler!), cheerfully greet customers in between stocking shelves, cleaning up spilled Roo Cups and conquering the lottery rules and regs.

How they manage to be welcoming, pleasant and polite to the steady stream of humanity — mostly regulars (like me), along with tourists trying to find I-95 North as well as some sketchy characters and some very rude clientele — day after day is beyond me. Their people skills are truly remarkable to witness. They recently took a break — off the clock, boss — to answer our questions about being here now.

Folio Weekly: What are the disappointing things about living in Northeast Florida?

Kema Patterson: I don’t really know too many places to go even with small children.

They aren’t many programs that are reasonably priced for kids in the summer.

Samantha O’Neill: Nothing to do. Night life activities are non-existent.

How does Northeast Florida compare with other places you’ve lived?

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TRANSPLANTS: Kema Patterson and Samantha O’Neill OCCUPATION: Assistant Manager (Kema) and Store Manager (Sam) BIRTHPLACE: Brooklyn, New York (KP) and New York City (SO) MOVED HERE FROM: Durham, North Carolina (KP) and New York (SO) FAVORITE RESTAURANTS: The Family Feast for 4 Double Mac & Cheese at Woody’s Bar-B-Q (KP) and Olive Garden’s Chicken Marsala (SO) Patterson: I enjoy living here. The people are so nice and friendly; they don’t mind lending a hand.

O’Neill: It’s very relaxing and slow-paced — a great place to retire. It’s relaxing.

What do you tell folks back home about where you live now?

Patterson: It’s a nice place; you should come visit. I had company visit here last weekend.

O’Neill: Jacksonville is very clean … but kind of boring.

What was the reason you moved here?

Patterson: I had a choice: to work in Seattle, Washington or Jacksonville, Florida. So I chose Jacksonville. It’s closer to my family, so I can visit them more often. I moved here mostly for the job.

O’Neill: I have family here. And the schools were better here than in Queens, New York — at least they were in 2000, anyway.

Marlene Dryden mdryden@folioweekly.com

fter months vetting potential candidates, in the spring of 2013, the newly formed Downtown Investment Authority — the nine-member body tasked with using community Redevelopment Area resources to initiate economic growth in Jacksonville’s urban core — had narrowed its choices for CEO to just two. Both résumés of the prospects vying to head up revitalization efforts in the Bold City of the South, coincidentally (ironically) heralded recent redevelopment experiences in cities wracked by disaster — natural in the case of Kevin Hanna from New Orleans; economic, in the case of Aundra Wallace from Detroit.

The board went with Wallace and, two years in, there are indications it made a wise choice.

He eats and shops locally and even rides the oft-maligned Skyway to work. As a dug-in urbanite, he’s perhaps one of the city’s first. And if he’s successful at all, he won’t be the last.

Folio Weekly caught up with Wallace on his way to work (on the damn Skyway).

Folio Weekly: Tell us about your morning commute.

Aundra Wallace: If I can time it just right, because I can see the train from the window of my balcony, I can get down in seven minutes and have a commute less than 10 minutes from here to work.

So for you it’s an efficient form of transportation?

FOR ME. (Laughs.) It may not be an efficient form of transportation for everyone, but for me, given the location of my apartment, it makes all the sense in the world for me to avail myself of the public transportation.

In your work, you meet with a lot of entrepreneurs. Can you talk a little bit about the range of ideas you’ve fielded and how they speak to the current entrepreneurial spirit in Jacksonville?

It ranges from tech to restaurants to hairstylists; you name it, we’ve seen it. We look at all the projects to see how they fit within the framework of Downtown. We don’t want to

TRANSPLANT NAME: Aundra Wallace OCCUPATION: CEO of Downtown Investment Authority BIRTHPLACE: Wrightsville, Georgia MOVED HERE FROM: Detroit, Michigan FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Burrito Gallery (for takeout) or Hawkers (anytime) oversaturate ourselves with too much of one type of product. We need a variety.

You took the job, you must believe Downtown can grow and be a vibrant city center (at least more vibrant than it is now). What kinds of things make you think that’s true?

Number one, I don’t take a job I don’t think I can do. Number two, what’s important for me when taking a job is how engaged are the citizens with regards to wanting to see whatever they desire to take place? So, one of the beautiful things about [this opportunity] was Jacksonville had a lot of movement, a lot of discussion around revitalization of Downtown leading up to my arrival. Now, one could conversely argue we’ve always had those types of discussions. To me, the timing is perfectly right for Jacksonville to continue to move the ball forward.

Can you get this thing [the Skyway] connected to the beach?

[Laughs.] The troubling thing about it is, this is the third city I’ve worked in that has this same type of system.

If you moved away from Jacksonville, what would you miss most?

The ability for me to walk the bridges at right around sunset. Also the views. My condo faces west so I get a great view of a beautiful city. And the other thing I’d miss is just the people. The people of Jacksonville are very genuine, very warm.

Is it home?

For me, yes. My mother is three-and-ahalf-hours away from here. I see her more [now] than before I left for college!

Matthew B. Shaw mshaw@folioweekly.com

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Arlington can be a puzzling place. The old-school shopping district once centered on Atlantic Boulevard, Southside Boulevard, and Monument Road now lurches north, where a glom of big chain stores and franchise fast-food and bar grub eateries vie for your precious shekels. Arlington still has some longstanding independently owned businesses (that you should support). Nature and history heads have several spots to champion, including Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, Fort Caroline National Memorial, and Theodore Roosevelt Area trails.

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS EAT

Beach Road Chicken Dinners, 4132 Atlantic Blvd.

Bitter Sweet Bakery & Eatery, 14286 Beach Blvd.

Donut Shoppe, 1535 University Blvd. N. Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill, 14255 Beach Blvd.

Marker 32, 14549 Beach Blvd.

The Mudville Grille, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 1 Peterbrooke Chocolatier, 4765 Hodges Blvd.

The Sheik Sandwich Deli, 9720 Atlantic Blvd.

University Diner, 5959 Merrill Rd.

DRINK

Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd. Miller’s Ale House & Raw Bar, 9541 Regency Square Blvd.

Your Place Bar & Grill, 13245 Atlantic Blvd.

SHOP

Champion Consignment, 9750 Regency Square Blvd.

Dance ’N Stuff Boutique, 8011 Merrill Rd. Plant Place, 5611 Fort Caroline Rd.

PLAY

Blue Cypress Park, 4012 University Blvd. N. Ed Austin Regional Park, 11751 McCormick Rd. Reddie Point Preserve, 4499 Yachtsman Way Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Rd.

GO

Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Rd. Jazzland Café, 1324 University Blvd. N. Timucuan National Preserve, 12713 Ft. Caroline Rd.

bestbet Poker Room, 201 Monument Rd.

WESTSIDE • ORTEGA • MURRAY HILL

Southern pride is alive and well in Jacksonville — just visit the Westside, where they recently rechristened a high school that was once named for a Confederate general and Klan founder. But don’t let that color your perception. Ortega is teeming with old and new money, fine dining and family life. And Murray Hill is a burgeoning neighborhood that’s popping out a number of earthy, bootstrap businesses. Southern pride on the Westside?

Certainly. But there’s lots more to be proud of here, too.

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS EAT

Dreamette Ice Cream Parlor, 3646 Post St. Edgewood Bakery, 1012 Edgewood Ave. S. Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q, 4838 Highway Ave. Moon River Pizza, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. Puerto Plata, 2045 Bayview Rd. Simply Sara’s, 2902 Corinthian Ave.

DRINK

Across the Street, 948 Edgewood Ave. S. The Jug Saloon, 5301 Lenox Ave.

SHOP

J&W Discount, 4045 Post St. Gardner’s Florist, 4208 Oxford Ave. Max & Company, 4128 Herschel St. Ortega Village Antiques, 2935 Corinthian Ave.

PLAY

Stinson Park, 4050 San Juan Ave. Stockton Park, 4021 Ortega Blvd.

The Museum of Southern History, 4304 Herschel St.

GO

Jacksonville Farmers Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S.

SOUTHSIDE • BAYMEADOWS • MANDARIN

Jacksonville’s Southside, between Downtown and the Beaches, hosts the region’s largest public homage to the advancement of society through education — the University of North Florida (55 undergraduate degree programs) — as well as its largest private homage to advancement through the accumulation of material goods — St. Johns Town Center (150 retail stores).

To the west, Mandarin was once called “a tropical paradise” by Harriet Beecher Stowe and the area’s Old Florida ambience — historic Spanish moss-laden live oaks, St. Johns River breezes — gives residents here good reason to agree with the famous author.

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS EAT

Al’s Pizza, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105; 11190 San Jose Blvd.

Another Broken Egg Café, 4828 Deer Lake Dr. W. Casa Maria, 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. Clark’s Fish Camp, 12903 Hood Landing Rd. Checker BBQ, 3566 St. Augustine Rd. The French Pantry, 6301 Powers Ave. Fusion Sushi 1550 University Blvd. W. India’s, 9802 Baymeadows Rd. MShack, 10281 Midtown Pkwy.

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant, 6715 Powers Ave., Ste. 3 Pattaya Thai, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1 Three F(x), 9802 Baymeadows Rd. Zesty India, 8358 Point Meadows Dr.

DRINK

Harmonious Monks, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd. Latitude 360, 10370 Philips Hwy. Monkey’s Uncle Tavern, 10503 San Jose Blvd.

Seven Bridges, 9735 Gate Pkwy. N. Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd. World of Beer, 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1

SHOP

Avenues Mall, 10300 Southside Blvd.

Kalyaan Market, 9365 Philips Hwy. Concrete Creations, 12637 Philips Hwy. Native Sun, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 11030 Baymeadows Rd. St. Johns Town Center, 4663 River City Dr. Trad’s Garden Center, 8178 San Jose Blvd.

PLAY

Cinemark at Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd.

Dog Wood Park, 7407 Salisbury Rd. Julington Creek Animal Walk, 12075 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 300 Regal Cinema, 9525 Philips Hwy. Williams Family YMCA, 10415 San Jose Blvd.

GO

Mandarin Museum & Historical Society, 11964 Mandarin Rd.

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CONTINUING WEST

WHEN THEY DIED IN A 1940 CAR CRASH, Eileen McKenney was far better known (by name, at least) than her novelist husband Nathanael West. Made famous in her older sister Ruth McKenney’s 1938 memoir My Sister Eileen, she inspired at least two books, two movies, a Broadway musical, and a TV series. They were all light-hearted and comic.

Not so her husband’s two major novels (he wrote only four), which were mostly ignored during his lifetime but have since cemented his place as an important American author. Bleak and grim, though not without a touch of humor, Miss Lonelyhearts (1933) and The Day of the Locust (1939) also inspired film versions, and Locust was, in fact, one of the best movies ever about the seductive nightmares of Hollywood.

Written in 1933, Miss Lonelyhearts was adapted for the screen that same year as Advice to the Lovelorn, comic dreck nearly unrecognizable from its source. More serious efforts came later, though, including a 1957 play which was the basis for the 1958 film Lonelyhearts, marking Montgomery Clift’s return to the big screen after a near-fatal car accident in 1956.

Clift is perfectly cast as advice columnist Adam, bowed under by the sadness and desperation of his correspondents, but Robert Ryan is even better as William Shrike, a cynical editor who lives to torment his own wife Florence (Myrna Loy).

Maureen Stapleton made her big-screen debut (winning an Oscar nod in the process) as Fay Doyle, a lonely frustrated harridan who wrote for advice and ends up with a crush on Adam.

Especially interesting is Dolores Hart as “the good girl” of the piece, who was again the good girl in Where the Boys Are. Having made 10 movies in five years (two with Elvis), at the age of 24 she retired to a convent where she still lives today as the Prioress of Regina Laudis Abbey. Hart was also the subject of a 2012 documentary, God Is the Bigger Elvis, which won an Oscar nomination and prompted her appearance at the awards ceremony.

Like its predecessor on film, the 1958 version is a very loose adaptation of West’s novel, replacing the original tragic conclusion with a happy ending. It retains the moral and ethical focus so intrinsic to the book, though. The film also suffers from uninspired direction, its principal virtue today still its interesting cast.

The Day of the Locust (1974) is a different matter. Directed by Oscar-winner John Schlesinger (Midnight Cowboy), the nearly two-and-a-halfhour film is remarkably close to West’s short novel both in plot and tone. William Atherton plays Tod Hackett (his first name means “Death” in German), an aspiring art director who gets caught up in the fantasies of the Dream Factory, particularly in young would-be starlet Faye Greener (Karen Black) and her father (Burgess Meredith), a barely functioning vaudeville veteran.

Pursuing Faye, Tod is drawn into an increasingly destructive vortex of repressed desires and violence embodied in a retiring bookkeeper (Donald Sutherland), a cowboy extra (Bo Hopkins) and his Mexican buddy, a whorehouse madam, phony evangelist Big Sister (Geraldine Page), and ruthless executives of the movie industry itself.

The Day of the Locust ends with an apocalyptic orgy of violence spawned at the gaudy premiere of a Hollywood extravaganza, the frustrated dreams and fantasies of the spectators igniting in a firestorm of destruction.

Though it was nominated for two Oscars, including Best Cinematography, Schlesinger’s film failed at the box offi ce. However, like Nathanael West in his own lifetime, the movie is ripe for rediscovery and restoration.

Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com

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on Charlotte’s bed — you see, she has her own arely does a film come along that features a bedroom, separate from Kurt. completely unlikable cast of characters. In this day and age, The Overnight is that movie.

Will she seduce the introverted Emily?

Why is everyone hanging out in cotton robes?

Admittedly, there are also two young boys in the Could there be a hint of “swinging” heating up picture, but they get a pass and reprieve due to the night? Is it somehow possible that Kurt and the cinema criticism “blamelessness clause.” The Charlotte aren’t libertines at all, but — sob — children’s very innocence suspends them from two insecure souls also in need of friends? Who this puerile, bubbling movie muck pit. But the cares? Why did I watch this? Oh, yeah, paycheck. tykes’ screen time is only about 12 minutes total, much of it asleep. If only the four adults of this Writer-director Patrick Brice pulls out dreck-in-indie-film’s-clothing would’ve taken that all the stops in The Overnight, but there’s a same slumberous route. However, there is a silver “throw shit at the wall and see if it sticks” lining: The Overnight does eventually end. But quality to the storyline: “Does this scene seem it takes 80 grueling minutes until those closing spicy enough? No? How about a handjob? credits mercifully roll.

No dice? Anyone game for The opening scene sets the a sudden heart-to-heart THE OVERNIGHT tone, as married couple Emily discussion by the pool?”

G@@@ (Taylor Schilling) and Alex The film is produced by Rated R (Adam Scott) work through what the Duplass brothers, who’ve could be described as a couples’ been involved as directors and/ issue. Soon after, they’re taking young son R.J. or producers of films such as 2010’s Cyrus, to a neighborhood park for a birthday party, Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011) and last year’s where he immediately makes a new friend in The Skeleton Twins. Not all of the Duplasses’ a little boy, Max. Then along comes Max’s dad. films have been worthy, but they’ve generally Dressed like a hipster version of villainous Rev. received positive reviews. Hosannas aside, Henry Kane from Poltergeist II: The Other Side, with The Overnight, the Duplass boys and Kurt strolls over to introduce himself to Emily Brice essentially deal in sentimentality and and Alex. Kurt (Jason Schwartzman) invites the quirkiness, volatile elements even in the hands family over for pizza night, and the pair, only of even the most skilled comedic filmmakers, a recently having moved to Los Angeles from category that does not include these three.

Seattle and eager for friends, readily accepts.

This movie suffers from arguably a trend in “indie” comedies to trade in a strong, credible After arriving at Kurt’s swanky home, they storyline for humorous gimmicks or mandated meet his French wife Charlotte. Kurt and Charlotte (Judith Godrèche) seem supernaturally raunchiness. The late, great ’70s National Lampoon and first-wave SNL writer Michael sophisticated: Kurt designed and built the family home, has created a revolutionary water filtration O’Donoghue once noted that, “The true essence system, and, of course, is an artist. Charlotte is an of comedy is a baby seal hunt.” But O’Donoghue routinely set his sights on targets that were actress and self-described “masseuse.” For God’s unprecedented, sacrosanct, and in need of sake, seven-year-old Max is fluent in Spanish pummeling. From the outset of The Overnight, and French. Emily and Alex are all bumbling Brice stays nestled in the suburbs to establish inadequacy, trying to pass off a bottle of labeland reinforce the film’s ultimate dynamic: Kurt less Two Buck Chuck as a boutique red. During and Charlotte are connoisseurs; Alex and Emily dinner, much wine is consumed and, after are cornballs. Then Brice proceeds to club us tucking the boys in for the night, it’s decided that with this drained idea until we’re left bloody the four grownups will stay up all night and revel and dazed just enough to be somehow satisfied in their sudden friendship. by the equally hackneyed ending.

Over the course of the long evening, more booze is guzzled, weed is smoked, boundaries Quite frankly, watching The Overnight feels are pushed, vulnerabilities exposed, much like a test to gauge one’s reaction to, and chatty blathering ensues, and we are pounded predilection for, contemporary, left-of-field into boredom. Kurt and Charlotte become comedy, and required-yet-placid-risqué. increasingly outré, trying to either shock or And if that’s the case, I’ve failed that test. I’ll seduce the nebbish and dubious Alex and Emily. return to my W.C. Fields DVDs, mentholated The two men wind up comparing their literal unguents, and surgical masks filled with ether. manliness in a kind of poolside ritual that would And I sure as hell won’t lose any sleep over it. make “men’s movement” misogynist Robert Daniel A. Brown Bly proud. Stoned and drunk, the women bond dbrown@folioweekly.com

A&E // FILM LISTINGS We Are Curious (Yellow): the 3D computer-animated comedy Minions, featuring the madcap adventures of the creatures from the Despicable Me films, opens on July 10.

FILM RATINGS

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SUMMER MOVIE CLASSICS The 20th annual series marks the 30th anniversary of Oliver Stone’s Born on the Fourth of July, based on the real life experience of Vietnam vet Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise). Costars Tom Berenger and Jamie Talisman. The patriotic (depending on your viewpoint) classic screens at 2 p.m. July 5 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $7.50, 3552787, floridatheatre.com.

SUN-RAY CINEMA Inside Out and Me, Earl and the Dying Girl screen at 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. The free summer kids’ series continues 11:30 a.m. July 1 and 4 with Holes. And every ocean-swimming human’s favorite, Jaws, screens 6:30 p.m. July 4. Crispin Hellion Glover appears July 5 and 6; see Daniel A. Brown’s story on page xx for details.

THE CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Wild Tales (Relatos Salvajes), a black comedy with English subtitles, screens through July 9 at 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. While We’re Young, costarring Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts, screens July 3-16. Gone Doggy Gone runs through July 2. The Munchin Monday Movie is E.T., costarring Drew Barrymore at the height of her career; it screens at noon on July 6.

Throwback Thursday features Blade Runner, costarring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer and Sean Young, at noon July 2; $10 admission includes a sandwich or salad, popcorn and small soda. Such a deal.

SIERRA CLUB SCREENS ANTI-FRACKING MOVIE The Northeast Florida Sierra Club screens the documentary Groundswell Rising, highlighting activists from all of walks of life who oppose this controversial form of gas extraction, at 6 p.m. July 6 at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library, 101 Library Blvd., 827-6950, sjcpls.org.

LATITUDE 360 MOVIES The Spongebob Movie and Interstellar screen at Latitude 360’s movie theater, CineGrille, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside, 365-5555.

IMAX THEATER Terminator Genisys, Galapagos 3D and Humpback Whales screen at the World Golf Village Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.

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ALOHA **@@ Rated PG-13 Bradley Cooper plays Brian, an Air Force vet-turned-private military contractor who returns to Hawaii to negotiate a blessing from locals for a new Air Force base. Brian’s boss Carson (Bill Murray) wants to dominate outer space with satellites and rockets. Carson’s relationship with the Air Force is supposed to be mutually beneficial: They get access to his stuff, he gets legitimate support and space to operate.

Danny McBride and Alec Baldwin have fun in extended cameos as Air Force officers. Writer/director Cameron

Crowe’s story is a muddled bore. A love story between Brian and his Air Force liaison, peppy Allison (Emma Stone), is predictable. The only interesting relationship is between Brian and ex-girlfriend Tracy (Rachel McAdams); romantic feelings linger in spite of her marriage to Woody (John Krasinski) and two kids. — Dan Hudak DOPE Rated R The comedy-drama is about a high school student (Shameik Moore) stressing about SAT scores and college apps who decides to chill for a lil bit. Not the best move. Costars Tony Revolori and Kiersey Clemons.

FAITH OF OUR FATHERS Rated PG-13 Kind of a tear-jerker but still interesting. Two young men (David A.R. White, Kevin Downes) travel to the Vietnam veteran memorial in our nation’s capital; their fathers knew each other and fought together in the Asian jungles.

INSIDE OUT ***G Rated PG Brightly colored central characters and a high-concept premise might suggest a simplistic, gag-fi lled story, but director Pete Docter has packed emotional complexity into this terrific adventure. Inside us all is an emotional “control room,” with physical manifestations of those emotions responding to the things that push our metaphorical buttons by pushing literal buttons. For 11-year-old Riley (Kailyn Dias), a girl whose parents (Kyle MacLachlan, Diane Lane) have just moved the family from Minnesota to San Francisco, those emotions take the form of Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Bill Hader), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Anger (Lewis Black). As Riley struggles to adjust to her new home and new surroundings, Joy and Sadness inadvertently wind up whisked away to the far reaches of Riley’s subconscious, trying to preserve the happiness of Riley’s “core memories” and make their way back to headquarters.

— Scott Renshaw

JURASSIC WORLD **@@ Rated PG-13 “Nobody’s impressed by a dinosaur anymore,” says operations manager Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) in the early moments here, and how true that is for moviegoers as well: Visual effects are leaps and bounds beyond what they were in 1993 when Jurassic Park was a box-office smash, and that fi lm’s two ho-hum sequels caused fans to grow weary of the Jurassic world. So executive producer Steven Spielberg and director Colin Trevorrow have something great with this fourth outing, right? The franchise should’ve remained extinct. Jurassic World is a big, humorless, drab movie.

Costars Judy Greer, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Chris Pratt, Omar Sy and Vincent D’Onofrio. — Dan Hudak LOVE & MERCY ***G Rated PG-13 The film jumps back and forth from ’80s-era Brian Wilson (John Cusack) to late ’50s/early ’60s Brian Wilson (beautifully underplayed by Paul Dano), when he was in the very successful California band, The Beach Boys, along with his brothers Carl (Brett Davern) and Dennis (Kenny Wormald), cousin Mike Love (Jake Abel) and family friend Al Jardine (Graham Rogers). The group, managed by Brian, Carl and

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Dennis’ rigid father Murry (Bill Camp), sang songs of summer fun – surfing, cars, girls, friends – regularly racking up No. 1 hits. Murry is especially hard on Brian, offering little praise to counter his physical and emotional brutality. In short, he’s a prick. It’s so sad that the adult Brian allowed himself to be maneuvered by Dr. Eugene Landy (Paul Giamatti), an even bigger prick; the astonishing drug abuse notwithstanding, it’s as if it’s the only kind of home he knew. Melinda Ledbetter (Elizabeth Banks) subtly and kindly guides Brian through his psychosis to eventually escape the maniacal clutches of the wack doctor. The method director Bill Pohlad uses to demonstrate the intensity and pervasiveness of these is unsettling; we ache for Brian’s sanity, but he’s got a sweet way about him and we’re left feeling that he’ll be just fi ne.

— Marlene Dryden

MAGIC MIKE: XXL Rated R Now that’s how you title a sequel. Anyway, good taste and subtlety once again prevail as Hollywood revisits the hit that made your aunt feel deliriously dirty before she could even name 30 shades of grey. And nobody’s taking any chances in the plot department, relying instead on that hoary old staple of the “reunion/retirement tour” that brings our weenie-wagging heroes back together for one last run.

Hey, it worked for The Who and Danny Glover about seven times apiece! I can’t wait to hear Channing Tatum groan “I’m gettin’ too old for this dick” – moments before an acid bomb planted by a Latino drug cartel blows his dressing room to smitheroonies. For this go-’round, Steven Soderbergh has ceded the director’s chair to longtime artistic partner Gregory Jacobs, whose work on the acclaimed Behind the Candelabra you should in no way take as evidence that the Magic Mike series is aimed at anything other than normal, red-blooded heterosexual females. Oh, nonono. Heaven forfend. — S.S. MAX Rated PG Last I checked, “Max” was the most popular dog name in the U.S., which means that Ted Geisel’s widow could push a hell of a nuisance lawsuit if she got smart. Sadly, this movie from director Boaz Yakin has nothing to do with Mount Crumpet’s most illustrious quadruped. Instead, it’s the cinematic equivalent of one of those feel-good TV commercials in which a delightful doggie welcomes his master home from military duty overseas. Only this time, it’s the animal that comes home – without his Marine buddy, who died in the line of duty. And it’s up to ol’ Max help the dead warrior’s family heal. Heard enough? Me too. Costars Josh Wiggins, Thomas Haden Church and Lauren Graham. — S.S. ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL ***@ Rated PG-13 Director Alfonso Gómez-Rejon’s adaptation of Jesse Andrews’ young-adult novel pulled off the rare sweep of Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival. Response there was rapturous from critics and attendees. Then, prior to its recent New York release, critics elsewhere began seeing it. And the pendulum of enthusiasm swung radically in the opposite direction. In some ways, it’s a quintessentially Sundance-y hit, a quirky com-dram about high school senior Greg Gaines (Thomas Mann) who tries to move unobtrusively as a fringe participant in a variety of social groups, his strongest connection being with fellow student Earl (RJ Cyler) with whom he makes slapdash parody/homages to their favorite classic films, but refers to not as a friend but as a “co-worker.” Then Greg’s mother (Connie Britton) learns his classmate Rachel (Olivia Cooke) has been diagnosed with leukemia – and Greg is expected to be nice to her, whether he likes it or not. At its core, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is about growing out of the adolescent self-absorption that turns every narrative into one with “Me” at the beginning. The climactic emotional moment comes as Greg grows aware of how little he has really known Rachel despite the amount of time he’s spent with her. That scene develops into an encapsulation of how much Greg has needed to grow up. So maybe you can’t tell a story about a

narcissistic white boy widening his lens without showing that narcissism first – and it ain’t always pretty to watch. But Me and Earl is far from a celebration of missing out on the depth and complexity of the people around you. It’s a reminder that a life spent skimming the surface of those people is an opportunity missed. — S.R. THE OVERNIGHT G@@@ Rated R Reviewed in this issue.

SAN ANDREAS Rated PG-13 A mighty earthquake lays waste to California. Helicopter pilot Dwayne Johnson watches in horror as L.A. takes the hit, then realizes what he’s duty-bound to do: Fly up to San Fran to rescue the daughter who hates him. Ex-wife Carla Gugino is along for the ride, so there’s lots of healthy mutual recrimination. Director Brad Peyton makes San Andreas an acid test for launching an original franchise. — S.S. SPY Rated R Yet another Paul Feig/Melissa McCarthy collaboration, which casts her as a CIA agent in the thick of an international crisis.

Costars Jude Law, Rose Byrne and Jason Statham. — S.S. TED 2 Rated R In the followup to one the most successful R-rated comedies of all time, the faux-furry hero is married and wants to have a baby. That means scoring donor sperm from old pal Jawn – and if you think having to solicit Mark Wahlberg’s DNA is ignominy enough, wait until the legal system gets hold of Ted and demands he prove he’s a real human being. Similar uncertainties hang over this movie, since everything Seth MacFarlane has done since the first Ted, including the box-office dud A Million Ways to Die in the West and his absurdly maligned stint hosting the Oscars – has contributed to a career flameout.

I lament the absence of Mila Kunis, whose performance in Ted I didn’t get nearly the recognition it deserved for sidestepping the whiny-girlfriend stereotype in so many movies of this ilk.

Amanda Seyfried takes her place. — S.S. TERMINATOR: GENISYS Rated PG-13 Wow, you mean that DP got in Christian Bale’s eyeline for nothing? Six years after the ’roid-rage outburst heard ’round the world, Terminator Salvation has been all but written off as a sad folly; James Cameron is even calling it “the best Terminator movie since T2.” (Gosh, that’s gonna deal a serious blow to McG’s career. He’ll never get a single-season FX series now!) In the latest installment of the franchise, the timeline we followed in the fi rst film gets as corrupted as a Secret Service agent’s favorite Colombian hooker. Familiar events are altered, major players get to meet their younger selves, and even Leo DiCaprio’s Inception character shows up to throw down a second spinning top, just to give firstsemester undergrads watching something to argue about over bong swats. Or so we could only hope, since messing with the time-space-corporate continuum in such a bold, copyright-defying fashion is about all that could rescue the entire “repeal and reboot” genre from its ever-worsening rote-ness. Be honest: How much would you pay to see 12 Monkeys Visit the Planet of the Apes? More than chimp change, that’s for sure. — S.S. TOMORROWLAND *G@@ Rated PG The movie forgets to include its star (George Clooney) for an hour, guilt-trips us with a lecture on how we don’t appreciate Earth, and ends with a bunch of faux science that makes no sense. The visual effects are glossy and cartoonish; everything looks profoundly fake. Everything about this is a disappointment. — D.H.

The Northeast Florida Sierra Club screens the anti-fracking documentary Groundswell Rising at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library July 6.

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The inimitable CRISPIN HELLION GLOVER returns to Northeast Florida with his Big Slide Show

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After enjoying this hard-copy he spirit of fiercely independent cinema Q&A, our readers are strongly is alive and well in the visionary work of encouraged to check out a much Crispin Hellion Glover. Perhaps best known lengthier version of this interview on as a supporting actor in notable Hollywood folioweekly.com and journey even hits ranging from 1985’s Back to the Future and further into the singular mind of this 1991’s The Doors to Charlie’s Angels (2000) and 21st-century auteur extraordinaire.

2010’s Alice in Wonderland, but when given the chance, Glover has chosen roles that run Folio Weekly: Could you please against the grinding wheels of Tinseltown. explain the story of What is it?

Idiosyncratic, odd, and endearing, Glover’s Crispin Hellion Glover: I’m very performances in edgier fare like 1988’s River’s careful to make it quite clear that Edge, Wild at Heart, (1990) and the ’03 remake What is it? is not a film about Down of Willard, made lasting impressions for their Syndrome, but my psychological combination of eccentricity and sincerity. reaction to the corporate restraints Yet Glover’s most personal creative force that have happened in the last has been transmitting on a decidedly DIY, 30 or more years in filmmaking. underground frequency. Starting in 1988, Specifically, anything that can Glover began releasing a series of art books possibly make an audience whose use of text and found, repurposed, and uncomfortable is necessarily excised, anachronistic imagery owes more to Max Ernst or the film will not be corporately than any celeb memoir. Produced by Barnes & funded or distributed. This is Barnes (of 1978 cult fave “Fish Heads” fame), damaging to the culture because it is the very Glover’s 1989 album The Big Problem Does Not moment when an audience member sits back Equal the Solution, The Solution Equals Let It in their chair looks up at the screen and thinks Be is a synth-and-spoken-word slab of truly to their self, “Is this right what I am watching? outsider music.

Is this wrong what I am watching? Should I be These forays into literary and sonic art were here? Should the filmmaker have made this? just a glimpse of what was to come. In ’05, What is it?” — and that is the title of the film.

Glover released his directorial film debut What is it? Two years later, It is fine! EVERYTHING What is it that’s taboo in the culture? What IS FINE. premiered at Sundance Film Festival. does it mean that taboo has been ubiquitously Both films are part of the as-yet-to-beexcised in this culture’s media? What does completed “IT” trilogy. Unavailable as DVD or it mean to the culture when it does not Blu-ray releases, Glover screens the films only properly process taboo in its media? It’s a bad as 35mm prints during personal appearances. thing because when questions are not being He includes a slide show, narrating in tandem asked, because these kinds of questions are with images from his books. when people are having a truly educational While Glover’s films are hardly arcane experience. For the culture to not be able to cinematic curios, they’re somewhat veiled ask questions leads towards a non educational in mystery due to the experience and that is very nature of their actual what is happening in this CRISPIN HELLION screenings. On his site, culture. This stupefies this GLOVER’S BIG SLIDE Glover summarizes What is culture and that is of course SHOW PART 2 it? as: “Being the adventures a bad thing. So What is it?

Slide show & screening of of a young man whose is a direct reaction to the It is fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE. principal interests are contents this culture’s media.

7 p.m. July 5 I would like people to think snails, salt, a pipe and how

CRISPIN HELLION for themselves. to get home as tormented GLOVER’S BIG SLIDE by an hubristic racist inner SHOW PART 1 What about the second film, psyche.” While It is fine!

Slide show & screening of It is fine! EVERYTHING EVERYTHING IS FINE. is What is it?

IS FINE.? briefly described as going, 7 p.m. July 6 Steven C. Stewart wrote, and “into uncharted cinematic Q&A and book-signing after is the main actor in, part two territory with screenwriter screening both nights. Sun-Ray of the trilogy titled It is fine!

Steven C. Stewart starring in Cinema, Riverside, $20 each EVERYTHING IS FINE. I put this semi-autobiographical, night, sunraycinema.com Steve into the cast of What is psycho-sexual tale about a it? because he’d written this man with severe cerebral screenplay which I read in 1987. When I turned palsy and a fetish for girls with long hair.”

What is it? from a short film into a feature, I Glover returns to Jacksonville on July 5 and realized there were certain thematic elements in 6, for a two-night run of his Big Slide Show, the film that related to what Steven C. Stewart’s certain to be one of the more notable local screenplay dealt with. Steve had been locked cinema events this season. in a nursing home for about 10 years when his When Folio Weekly contacted Glover mother died. He had been born with a severe about the possibility of an interview, he asked case of cerebral palsy and he was very difficult to respond to questions via email rather than to understand. People that were caring for him phone, due to the constraints of his tour in the nursing home would derisively call him schedule. We readily agreed, and to say that an “M.R.” — short for “Mental Retard.” This is Glover was both gracious and generous with not a nice thing to say to anyone, but Steve was his answers would be an understatement — of normal intelligence. When he did get out, he the resulting uncut Q&A clocked in at 6,000wrote his screenplay. Although it’s written in plus words. Due to obvious space limitations the genre of a murder detective thriller, truths on the printed page, what appears here is a of his own existence come through much more heavily truncated transcription of clearly than if he had written it as a standard our exchange.

autobiography (…) Steven C. Stewart’s own true story was fascinating and then the beautiful story and the naïve, including his fascination of women with long hair, the graphic violence and sexuality, and the revealing truth of his psyche from the screenplay were all combined.

Could you describe the slideshow? Are you essentially talking us through the books?

The live aspects of the shows are not to be underestimated. This is a large part of how I bring audiences into the theater and a majority of how I recoup is by what is charged for the live show, and what I make from selling the books after the shows. For “Crispin Hellion Glover’s Big Slide Show,” I perform a one-hour dramatic narration of eight different books I have made over the years. The books are taken from old books from the 1800s that have been changed into different books from what they originally were. They’re heavily illustrated with original drawings and reworked images and photographs. People sometimes get confused as to what “Crispin Hellion Glover’s Big Slide Show (Parts 1 & 2)” is, so now I always let it be known that it’s a one-hour dramatic narration of eight different, profusely illustrated books that I have made over the years. The illustrations from the books are projected behind me as I perform the show. There is a second slide show now that also has eight books. Part 2 is performed if I have a show with Part 1 of the “IT” trilogy, and then on the subsequent night, I will perform the second slide show and Part 2 of the “IT” trilogy. The second slide show has been developed over the last several years and the content has changed as it has been developed, but I am very happy with the content of the second slide show now.

This is the 10th anniversary of your Big Slide Show tours. During the Q&A parts, have you noticed some consistent questions and observations from your audiences?

Yes. I have at least six or seven hours’ worth of material to speak on each film. Usually the questions are variations on similar themes. I attempt to answer multiple questions that’ll arise by a single question. This leads to long answers, but it gets more questions answered.

Every once in a while, there’ll be a question that is new and that’s always good.

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Barber-artist-Renaissance-man JOE ROCCO embodies St. Augustine’s free-spirited, funky vibe

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here’s a tiny stretch of A1A in St. Augustine, my way to San Francisco,” Rocco remembers just south of the Bridge of Lions and north of leaving the Northeast and New York City of the Alligator Farm, that can lay claim for the wild, wild west. “When I got there, to some of the Nation’s Oldest City’s most I realized that I was a terrible student and interesting characters. eventually found haircutting.”

Now at it for nearly 40 years, Rocco’s time There are restaurants, food trucks, dive at the chair has proved fascinating. He’s cut bars, yoga boutiques, gift shops, and even a hair for the Tony Awards, on movie sets, and Transcendental Meditation venue. As one of the new guys on the block, Joe “Rocco” Calabria’s St. photography shoots. He’s even had a chair at the prominent Astor Place Hairstylists in New Augustine Family Barber shop is no exception.

York City.

A New Jersey native who has lived all over “I have more technique than the average the country, Calabria, who goes by Joe Rocco in cutter,” Rocco says matter-of-factly. “There artistic settings, is an old-school trained barber, are three things you need to be a barber: musician and rather impressive visual artist. creativity, technique, and technology. It’s not His artwork, a commingling of paintings and rocket science to be a stylist.” drawings, will be on display at Simple Gestures And like most things in Rocco’s life, he Gallery during First Friday Art Walk on July 3. aims to be the best of the best. Take his art, for “They call me a Renaissance man,” example. It was 20 years ago that he started says Rocco from his small, one-man chair teaching himself how to draw and paint. “I’m barbershop in downtown St. Augustine. “I autodidactic,” he says. “I’m untrained. I’m an think of music as color and I think of art as intuitive folk artist.” music. They’re interchangeable.”

Over the past few years, Rocco’s played Rocco’s artwork ranges from chalk drawings guitar and sung original tunes at open mic of musicians like Emmylou Harris, Keith nights (Tradewinds Lounge and Scarlett Richards, Jackson Browne, and The Beatles, O’Hara’s) and small to larger paintings of jazz restaurants like Flavors musicians and other interesting JOE ROCCO Eatery and Planet Sarbez. characters he observed while Featured artist 5-9 p.m.

He’s currently working on living in Louisiana.

July 3 at Simple Gestures his first album.

There’s also a collection Gallery, 4 White St. E., Rocco’s shop, a small, of American flag works and St. Augustine, 827-9997 white, stand-alone building a dog series — and at one that’s both welcoming and time, one of Rocco’s paintings easy to miss is littered with vinyl records, was even used as a wine bottle label. Rocco acoustic guitars, vintage button-down Hawaiian released a book, Rocco the Hair Guy, in 2010; it features drawings of Rocco attending various shirts, paintings (all for sale), and hair-care hairstyling clients and the “strange things” he’s products (you guessed it, also for sale). heard over the years coming from the chair.

“I didn’t know how I’d be received when I moved here in 2010,” Rocco says, referring to The upcoming exhibition at Simple his migration from Louisiana via Virginia via Gestures for First Friday Art Walk will feature Manhattan via San Francisco. “I have a huge 10 pieces but, as Rocco admits, they might attitude for gratitude for doing what I do.” not be chosen until the day of the show; most range in price from $25 to $750.

And it shows. Rocco is one of those people to whom you’re automatically drawn. He “There’s this quote that I heard as a child, has a bigger-than-life personality (perhaps something about the eyes being the windows magnified by the four cups of coffee he to the soul,” he says. “I’m more interested in admitted to having before our 9:30 a.m. painting faces than flowers. I also like to paint interview). Either way, Rocco is one of those people of color and old faces. I’m such a selfdudes you’ve got to meet in person. expressive type of person. I’ve always had it in my heart to be an artist.”

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Beginning July 7, internationally renowned artist Pablo Hugo Rozada Vena is in St. Augustine working on his obelisk for the upcoming public art project, Obelisk Art 450.

Initiated by Compassionate St. Augustine, the project includes works by 25 notable international, national and local artists. Obelisk Art 450 runs Sept. 4-Feb. 1.

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents the family-geared musical revue, based on Dr. Seuss’ characters, through Aug. 2. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menu is featured; at 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, $35-$59, alhambrajax.com.

HELLO DOLLY Limelight Theatre stages Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart’s musical about a brassy matchmaker and a wealthy bachelor, 7:30 p.m. July 2, 3, and 4 and 2 p.m.

July at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $25, limelight-theatre.org.

THE MURDER ROOM The River City Players community theater presents The Murder Room, a farce by Jack Sharkey, 7 p.m. July 8-11 and 14-16 and 2 p.m. July 12 and 19 at Scarlett Hill Theatre, Larimer Art Center, 216 Reid St., Palatka.

Admission is $15, seating is limited. For reservations, call 377-5044.

CLASSICAL, CHOIR & JAZZ

JAZZ IN PONTE VEDRA The Gary Starling Group (Carol Sheehan, Billy Thornton, Peter Miles) 7:30-10:30 p.m. Every Thur., Table 1, 330 A1A N., 280-5515.

JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Callendar and Guitarist Taylor Roberts, 9:30 p.m. every Thur., Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., 388-9551.

JAZZ IN MANDARIN Boril Ivanov Trio, 7 p.m. every Thur.; pianist David Gum, 7 p.m. every Fri., Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., 262-0006.

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

JAZZ IN ATLANTIC BEACH Guitarist Taylor Roberts, 7-10 p.m. every Wed. and Thur., Ocean 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060.

JAZZ IN AVONDALE The Von Barlow Trio & Third Bass 9 p.m. every Sun., Casbah Café, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966.

COMEDY

AMERICAN CORNDOGS STAND UP COMEDY TOUR The roving band of comedians, which includes Nick Pupo (of A&E’s Halt and Catch Fire), Tom Feeny, Jeff Zenisek, Roger Staton, Forest Scott, Spencer Ruizzo, Patrick Dalton, Katrina Davis, and James Chafin, kicks off at 8 p.m. July 3 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $5.

A STACKED NIGHT OF COMEDY Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre presents the Chicagobased, all-female musical improv quartet in conjunction with Jacksonville’s Mad Cowford Improv at 8 p.m. July 7 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, $15, 249-7177, abettheatre.com.

SCOTTY K The comic, who’s appeared on BET’s Comic View and The Bob and Tom Show, is on at 8 p.m. July 1 and 2 and at 8 and 10 p.m. July 3 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, $12-$15, 292-4242, comedyzone.com.

MAD COWFORD IMPROV Weekly PG-13-rated improv shows, based on audience suggestion, 8:15 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Downtown, $5, 233-2359, madcowford.com.

HOT POTATO COMEDY HOUR Local comics appear 9 p.m. every Mon. at rain dogs., 1045 Park St., Riverside, free, 379-4969.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING The workshop, covering basic concepts and techniques on 3D printers, is held 1-2:30 p.m. at West Regional Library, 1425 Chaffee Rd. S., Westside, 693-1448, jaxpubliclibrary.org.

TAC SEEKS ARTISTS The Art Center invites artists to submit works featuring the theme of nurture in both the human race and the animal kingdom, i.e., parental care, protection, shielding from hurt, comfort, care and feeding. Deadline is July 14; tacjacksonville.org.

PBTS ADULT ACTING CLASSES Gary Baker discusses auditioning, character work and making strong acting choices, 6:30-8 p.m. every Tue. through Aug. 11; Baker teaches and leads an improvisation class 6:30-8 p.m. every Thur. July 2-Aug. 13, at Players by the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, $150 each course, playersbythesea.org.

FLORIDA CIVIL RIGHTS HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS The Florida Commission on Human Relations accepts nominations for the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.

Deadline July 15. For details, go to http://fchr.state.fl.us/ outreach/florida_civil_rights_hall_of_fame.

JAX BY JAX The locally based literary organization accepts applications for its November 2015 event. Deadline Aug. 1; jaxbyjax.com.

BEGINNING ACTING CLASSES Sinda Nichols hold class 1-3 p.m. July 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, 277-3455, $15 per class, ameliamusicalplayhouse.com.

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM SEEKS WWII ITEMS The Museum of History seeks WWII historical items,

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particularly pieces with some association to Florida, to borrow for its upcoming exhibit Florida in World War II. Items will be on display for three to four months. 261-7378, ext. 102 or email gray@ameliamuseum.org.

MUSICIANS NEEDED Amelia Musical Playhouse seeks musicians for Songs for a New World and Gypsy. 277-3455, dilljill@msn.com.

ART WALKS & MARKETS

FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The downtown art walk, held 5-9 p.m. July 1 and every first Wed., features more than 13 live music venues, more than 13 hotspots open after 9 p.m. and 50 total participating venues, spanning 15 blocks in Downtown Jacksonville. iloveartwalk.com.

WEDNESDAY MARKET Local produce, arts, crafts, clothing, foods, live music and more are featured, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 1 and every Wed. at St. Johns Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, free, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org.

COMMUNITY FARMERS & ARTS MARKET Baked goods, preserves, crafts, art, handcrafted jewelry, 4-7 p.m. every Wed., 4300 St. Johns Ave., Riverside, 607-9935.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held every first Fri., with more than 15 galleries participating, 829-0065.

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts & crafts, local produce, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Fri. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 353-1188.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local and regional art, a free yoga session 9-10 a.m., local music – Al Poindexter and River Rise, Canary in the Coalmine, Joey Kerr starting 10:30 a.m. July 4 – food artists and a farmers’ row, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. under Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

MUSEUMS

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378, amelia museum.org. Portraits of American Beach is on display.

AMERICAN BEACH MUSEUM American Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia St., Fernandina, 277-7960, nassaucountyfl.com/facilities.

The Sands of Time: An American Beach Story, celebrating MaVynee Betsch, “The Beach Lady,” is on display.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. Whitfield Lovell: Deep River is on display through Sept. 13. Reflections: Artful Perspectives on the St. Johns River is on display through Oct. 18. All Together: The Sculpture of Chaim Gross is on display through Oct. 4. British Watercolors exhibits through Nov. 29.

Public garden tours are 11 a.m. every Tue. and Thur. Free admission 4-9 p.m. every Tue., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every first Sat. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992. The Addams Family: Part Two is exhibited through Aug. 26.

LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org.

Curator-led monthly tours are held 10 a.m. every first Wed. MANDARIN MUSEUM, WALTER JONES PARK 11964 Mandarin Rd., 268-0784, mandarinmuseum.net.

Permanent exhibits include Civil War steamship Maple Leaf artifacts, Harriet Beecher Stowe items and historical pieces.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville. com. Southern Exposure: Portraits of a Changing Landscape is on display through Aug. 30. In Time We Shall Know Ourselves: The Photographs of Raymond Smith is on display through Aug. 30. The Art Aviators Exhibition displays through Aug. 16. Phil Parker’s Assemblage/Collage is on

display in UNF Gallery through Aug. 30. Free admission 4-9 p.m. every Thur. through the summer.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org.

Skies Over Jacksonville, a live star show, is held 2 p.m. daily in the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium.

GALLERIES

THE ART CENTER II 229 N. Hogan St., Downtown, 355-1757. Paco Gutierrez is the featured artist. The Nature Series is currently on display.

BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577. The opening reception for the exhibit Sam Kates: Coastal Connections VI is held 5-9 p.m. July 3. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 2.

THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614, ccpvb.org.

Memories in the Making, featuring works by artists with dementia, is on display through July 17.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. The 13th annual Sea Turtle Show is on display through July 6.

HAWTHORN SALON 1011 Park St., Riverside, 619-3092, hawthornsalon.com. Sara Pedigo’s Brimming with Casual News exhibits through August.

RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. Through Our Eyes 2015: Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey (An Artistic Revolution), works of 20 local African-American artists, is on display through July 28.

ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 471-9980. St. Augustine Camera Club’s Annual Photography Show is on display through July 23.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 553-6361, southlightgallery.com. The opening reception for Members Choice, a juried exhibition featuring 45 local artists, is held 6-9 p.m. July 1, featuring live music by Dinah Frilling.

Theresa Segal is the featured artist through August.

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org. The Honors Show is on display through July 5.

ST. AUGUSTINE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 10 W. Castillo Dr., 825-1053, staugustine-450/tapestry.

Tapestry: The Cultural Threads of First America, which explores intertwining cultures of Hispanics, Africans and Native Americans and how they helped form the foundation of American culture, is on display through Oct. 4.

X.NIHILO 956 N. Liberty St., Downtown. Mequin, featuring paintings

by Dimelza Broche and Franklin Ratliff, runs through July 3.

EVENTS

COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows are Laser Spirit 7 p.m., Laser Beatles 8 p.m., Laser Country 9 p.m. and Laser Dark Side of the Moon 10 p.m. on July 3 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank; online tickets $5, 396-7062, moshplanetarium.org.

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS The biggest displays are Downtown (jacksonvillelanding. com), St. Augustine (floridashistoriccoast.com), the Suns game at Bragan Field Downtown (jaxsuns.com) and Jax Beach (jacksonvillebeach.org) on July 4.

AMERICAN PIE 4TH OF JULY Kids’ zone, entertainment, pet contest, food, crafts & fireworks, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, Reynolds Park, Green Cove Springs; parking $10/car; no alcohol; americanpie4thofjuly.com.

BEACH CLEAN-UP Keepers of the Coast needs volunteers for the sixth annual Summer Daze Beach Clean-Up on the north side of Jax Beach Pier, 503 First St. N., Jax Beach, on July 5. Everyone gets a bag for trash, a bag for recycling and a bag for cigarette butts. The volunteer to collect the most cigarette butts wins Volcom prizes. 707-7531, keepersofthecoast.org.

SUPERHERO CINEMA IN FRUIT COVE Bartram Trail Branch Library screens a PG-13 superhero movie, 3 p.m. July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., 827-6960; popcorn provided, bring (non-alcoholic) beverages, sjcpls.org.

SAN AUGUSTIN ROWING CHALLENGE St. Augustine Maritime Heritage Foundation holds the competition, featuring rowers traveling in traditional “chalupa” boats, at 11 a.m. July 4 at St. Augustine’s downtown waterfront. For more info, go to staugmaritimeheritage.org.

JACKSONVILLE SUNS The Suns kick off a homestand against the Chattanooga Lookouts at 7:05 p.m. July 4 (Fireworks Spectacular, Patriotic Pink Jersey Auction, Bloodmobile), 6:05 p.m. July 5 (Kids Run the Bases, Bark in the Park), 7:05 p.m. July 6 (Bellybuster Monday) and July 7 (Folio Weekly Family Feast Night), 1:05 p.m. July 8 (Businessperson’s Special), 7:05 p.m. July 9 against the Mobile BayBears (College ID Discount, Thursday Night Throwdown), 7:05 p.m. July 10 (Fireworks, Pedro’s Last Dance T-shirts), July 11 (J.T. Realmuto Bobblehead Giveaway, Jimmy Buffett Night), 3:05 p.m. July 12 (Kids Run the Bases, Throwback Day) and 12:05 p.m. July 13 (Camp Day). All the action is at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown.

Tickets $7.50-$25.50; 358-2846, jaxsuns.com.

MOCA ART FUSION AT HEMMING PARK The kid-geared day features art projects, games and music; each child participant gets free admission to Museum of Contemporary Art, noon-4 p.m. July 5 and every first Sun., at 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, mocajacksonville.org.

UNION GARRISON EVENT Historians re-enact life in the fort as it was in 1864. Soldiers in period dress perform in firing demonstrations, marching drills, cooking and daily activities. Ladies promenade in Civil War-era dresses, settlers display their wares and drummer boys … well, drum. Union Garrison event 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

July 4, 9 a.m.-noon July 5, Fort Clinch State Park, 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Park entrance fee $6 per vehicle; $2 per person Fort admission; 277-7274, floridastateparks.org.

SIERRA CLUB SCREENS ANTI-FRACKING MOVIE The Northeast Florida Sierra Club screens the documentary Groundswell Rising, highlighting activists from all of walks of life who oppose the controversial form of gas extraction, 6 p.m. July 6 at Ponte Vedra Beach Library, 101 Library Blvd., 827-6950, sjcpls.org.

AUTHOR AT MAIN LIBRARY Author Mary Ann Miller discusses her nonfiction travel series Travels with a Blue Vase, featuring watercolor illustrations and recipes, 7:30 p.m. July 7 at Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2665, jaxpubliclibrary.org.

KIDS’ NATURE DETECTIVES WORKSHOP The Nature Detective workshop for children ages 6-12, featuring hummingbirds and dragonflies, hands-on activities and take-home goodies, is held 2 p.m. July 8 at Southeast Branch Library, 6670 U.S. 1, St. Augustine; to register, call 827-6900; space is limited, sjcpls.org.

FREE LAWYERS IN LIBRARIES WORKSHOP Qualified attorneys offer general legal advice on small claims court and consumer rights at 7 p.m. July 8 at University Park Branch Library, 3435 University Blvd. N., Southside, 630-1265, jaxpubliclibrary.org.

DEPRESSION/BIPOLAR SUPPORT The local chapter of the nonprofit Depression Bipolar Support Alliance meets 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Hospital Pavilion, fifth floor, Rm. 3, 800 Prudential Dr., Southbank, dbsalliance.org.

JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S COMMISSION SEEKS SUMMER FOOD SITES The Children’s Commission seeks community partners through Aug. 7 to help serve free lunches and snacks to alleviate child hunger in low-income neighborhoods in a safe, effective and efficient manner. To qualify, the site must be in an area where there’s a school with at least 50 percent of its students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program, allow access to all neighborhood children, and provide the food free of charge. To apply, go to jaxkids.net.

AMELIA RIVER CRUISES Adult Twilight BYOB Cruises are held every Thur., Fri. and Sat., featuring live music, from Amelia River Cruises, 1 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach, 261-9972; for fees and details, go to ameliarivercruises.com.

DAILY EVENTS AT HEMMING PARK Hemming Park offers free yoga, group fitness and live music, across from City Hall, 117 W. Duval St., Downtown; for schedule, go to hemmingpark.org/hemming-park-events.

JR. WATERMAN’S SUMMER CAMP Black Creek Guides holds sessions July 6-10, 27-31, Aug. 3-7, 10-14 and 17-21, with SUP lessons, paddle and watersports knowledge, safety and techniques, ages 7-15.

For details and descriptions, go to blackcreekguides.com.

SUMMER ART CAMP AT THE CUMMER The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers a summer art camp for elementary and middle school kids, featuring printing, drawing, painting, and working with clay, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., through July 24. $200; $140 members, 356-6857, cummer.org.

A&E // MUSIC

TEENAGE MUTANT MUSIC CREATURE

Good looks, syrupy pop hooks, and family-friendly vibes keep Cali-based quintet R5 on Radio Disney radar

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op-rock band R5 cites legends like The Riker and Rocky wrote a song now on Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Michael Louder with the age-old theme of CaliforniaJackson, Elvis Presley, and The Beach Boys born women. The boys said their inspiration as their musical gurus. One would hope that for the pop ditty came not from Katy Perry’s this formidable list of heroes could somehow sugary summer anthem “California Girls,” elevate the potential of this young quintet. The but from The Beach Boys’ original tune of group instead produces teeny-bop tunes with the same name. R5’s “Cali Girls” isn’t quite conventional lyrics and a predictable sound. fit enough to lick the sandals of the Wilson brothers’ iconic tune, but at least they had their Fresh-faced, “fun-lovin’,” safe, and familial, heads and even hearts in the right place. the Colorado-born crew seemed predestined to be the quintessential Radio Disney pop Louder gave the band the momentum group by possessing the ultimate gimmick of needed to kick-start R5’s first world tour in all having first names that began with letter 2014. The opening track, “Pass Me By,” oozes “R”: Ross, Rydel, Rocky and Riker Lynch. with adolescent awkwardness: “I was solo, Having Hollywood fame on the brain, the living yolo/’Til you blew my mind.” Honestly, Lynch kids and their parents moved to Los R&B singer Drake, who first dropped “yolo” Angeles in 2008. They first heeded their into pop music vernacular, may be the only artist who can successfully inject this sugar-coated calling by acting in commercials catchphrase into a song — and R5 should’ve and busting a move with the Rage Boyz Crew considered that before aiming for some kind dance team on So You Think You Can Dance? of ersatz street cred. Weirdly After this brief taste of enough, another lyric fame, the three Lynch brothers R5, JACOB WHITESIDES, verges on the unwanteddecided that they wanted to take RYLAND psychedelic: “The way I need their performing to the next 7 p.m. July 7, Thrasher-Horne you like I’m see-through level and strapped on electric Center for the Arts, Orange Park, $43-$199, thcenter.org dancing out my pants.” guitars. Once sister Rydel added All griping aside, “Pass her evolving keyboard skills Me By” did make it big in Radio Disney to the mix, they were nearly a band. Enter land, pushing Louder up the ladder to No. 2 Ellington Ratliff, a drummer the kids met on iTunes 2014 charts. That April, the band at their dance studio. Now with the crucial, received the presidential seal of approval career-making last “R,” R5 has sprung forth when they were invited to rock out at The from their teeny bop incubation and morphed into this teenage mutant music creature.

White House Easter Egg Roll.

If One Direction are The Beatles, then R5 Music fans were told the quintet’s second are the Stones — albeit a platinum-blond, major release, the EP Heart Made Up on You, less hardcore, and decidedly less talented was going to be different. In an interview with version. The contemporary pop rock genre has the teen gossip site OceanUp, Riker disclosed certainly degenerated over the years. Bands that this EP and other new singles were going like Jonas Brothers or The Naked Brothers to up the band’s maturity level. Alas, someone Band hardly measure up to their predecessors. spoke too soon. R5 opened the album with No ’90s child would dare replace their “Smile.” Sappy stanzas like, “Today I feel like Backstreet Boys poster with these singsong running naked through your street/To get your Disney/Nickelodeon stars. Even *NSYNC, attention,” seem like a far cry from maturity. led by Justin Timberlake during his ramenThe band has actually made some headway noodle-esque hair phase, are a cut above R5 in the more adult mainstream music world. and the like, based on talent and looks.

R5 appeared on KIIS-FM’s On Air with Ryan Seacrest to announce that they’d open the In addition to music, R5’s members dabble 2014 Wango Tango music festival. This starin acting. Aside from starring in commercials studded summertime spectacle in Carson, for Ring Pop candy, the siblings have made California featured Maroon 5, Shakira, Calvin inroads in the adolescent television scene. Ross Harris, and Ariana Grande. Thus, it was an stars in the Disney Channel series Austin & honor for R5 to warm up the mic for these Ally, while Riker appears on Glee as Jeff from major players, while also increasing their the uppity a cappella group, The Warblers. visibility in the music industry.

In 2013, R5 put aside the acting to focus R5 is riding the wave of preteen popularity on their debut album Louder. According to that will carry them through this tour, but the band’s website, this record would be the like youth itself, surely won’t last forever. epitome of “summer nights, with the top Barbara Bent down, cruising down the highway mail@folioweekly.com and cranking the music up. Not just loud. Louder.” Yikes. Fasten your seatbelts.

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A&E // MUSIC

Agitprop punk trio BEAUTIFUL BODIES inject hardcore activism into an ass-shaking sound

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crowd. I spend quite a bit of time playing in [or omewhere along the way, it became uncool on] the crowd, while Alicia pulls fans on stage to play alternative music that people could or grabs their phones and performs to someone dance to as well. Somewhere in between Joy on the other line. Though it isn’t quite as small Division/Erasure and grunge and shoe-gazing, as a basement or club show, The Warped Tour it became not cool to have fun while at the same can really capture an intimate vibe. time be outside the mainstream.

Enter Beautiful Bodies, a Kansas City, Missouri-based trio that pumps out a combo of “September 1973” seems to be a song about the industrial-sounding guitars, drums and melodic establishment of the U.S.-endorsed Pinochet hooks and a backbeat you can’t lose. Their coup in Chile in ’73, and the controversy Epitaph Records-released debut, Battles, is all therein. Also, it has a nice bounce and driving that and more, combining melody — but it’s not a the frenetic fretwork of folk song. Is it important BEAUTIFUL BODIES @ Thomas Becker, the steady to you to balance relevant VANS WARPED TOUR balance of bassist Luis Arana themes and lyrics with an (Lineup in Live Music listings) Starts 11 a.m. July 6, Tailgaters and extreme energy from arrangement kids will still Festival Grounds, 1906 E. Beaver St., move to? vocalist Alicia Solombrino.

Downtown, $29; for tix and schedule, Beautiful Bodies isn’t just One of my favorite go to vanswarpedtour.com.

Hot Topic background anarchists, Emma Goldman, noise, though. Their lyrics once said, “If I can’t dance, sway along through typical themes of love lost, I don’t want to be part of your revolution.” To betrayal, and emotional stability, but they also us, social change should be fun and upbeat. We may be the only band on this year’s Warped want to discuss important issues and hopefully Tour singing about the past injustices of the make some change in the world, but we want to regime of former dictator Augusto Pinochet do this with a hook and some energetic music. (find an Encyclopedia Britannica, folks).

Becker recently exchanged emails back Your band’s Wikipedia page says you were living and forth with Folio Weekly to discuss in Bolivia, suing a former politician. True? their upcoming slot on Warped Tour, their For several years, I lived in Bolivia working lyrics and conducting high-stakes legal with the victims of “Black October,” a series maneuvering (Becker moonlights as a human of government-led massacres of indigenous rights lawyer) across continents while heavy Bolivians. I currently represent some of the metal blares in the background. victims in a lawsuit here in Florida against the ex-president and defense minister of Bolivia (the latter lives in Florida) for their Folio Weekly: Your debut, Battles, is a nice mix role in the killings. It definitely has been an of sharp, grinding guitars and danceable pop. interesting ride. On the one hand, I’ve had Do these influences intertwine for you? to deal with annoyances like death threats Thomas Becker: Alicia and I are from slightly and phone tapping, and I’ve had a cocktail of different musical backgrounds. I grew up tropical diseases. On the other hand, though, listening to punk bands like Black Flag and I’ve been fortunate to work with some of the Fugazi, and she grew up with dance music like most dedicated, courageous activists on Earth.

Michael Jackson and James Brown. We figured we’d try to combine these things we loved I am genuinely inspired every day by their and see what came out of it. The result was commitment to social change.

Beautiful Bodies.

Juggling music and human rights law has been interesting. It definitely has been strange taking calls on Warped Tour from South How important is something like The Warped America. I’m not sure who is more confused: Tour for a band supporting a debut album? Do Kids at Warped who see me running around you prefer a festival or a more intimate setting? blurting Spanish into my phone or the Bolivians The Warped Tour is a perfect place for a newer on the other line who have to listen to me band like ours, because people at the show are talk about legal issues while I Killed the Prom genuinely excited to explore new music. Of course, fans want to see specific bands, but most Queen is blasting metal riffs in the background. people attending want an opportunity to check out something new. So far we have been really Is world domination part of your plans as fortunate to make some rad new fans. a band?

In general, we prefer intimate settings but, I’m down if you’re down. honestly, you can make any show intimate. The Danny Kelly best way to do this is to interact closely with the mail@folioweekly.com

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Brooklyn, New York-based freak punk trio (we mean that as a compliment) VULTURE SHIT perform with BLITHE and BAD MOUTH BURNING at Shantytown Pub on July 5 in Springfield.

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK SPADE McQUADE

6 p.m. July 1 and July 8 at Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, Downtown, 374-1247.

SAY ANYTHING, MODERN BASEBALL, CYMBALS EAT GUITARS, HARD GIRLS 6 p.m. July 1 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 699-8186, $17.50.

Music by the Sea: AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG 7 p.m. July 1 at St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., free, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org.

THE BAND BE EASY 7:30 p.m. July 2 at Latitude 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555.

SWEET CRUDE, CHASING JONAH 7:30 p.m. July 2 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, advance tickets are $5; $8 day of.

DON McLEAN 8 p.m. July 2 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $35-$59.

YELLOW DUBMARINE, MIKE SB 8 p.m. July 2 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $8.

KABAKA PYRAMID, IBA MAHR, The BEBBLE ROCKERS 8 p.m. July 2 at Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311, $15.

KURT LANHAM 9 p.m. July 3 at Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208.

BLACK TUSK, BLACK STACHE, LOUDON 8 p.m. July 3 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $10.

BIG DAN, T.W.A.N. 8 p.m. July 3, 1904 Music Hall, $7 advance; $10 day of.

PARKER URBAN BAND, SALTWATER GRASS, BONNIE BLUE 8 p.m. July 3 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 246-2473, $8.

CHILLY RHINO 10 p.m. July 3 & 4 at The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 264-0611.

Riverside Arts Market: AL POINDEXTER & RIVER RISE, CANARY IN THE COALMINE, JOEY KERR Starts at 10:30 a.m. July 4 at 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449.

River on the Fourth of July: ORLEANS, BE EASY, DJ SEMAJ 5 p.m. July 4 at the Shipyards, 750 E. Bay St., Downtown, jaxhappenings.com.

A Concert with Your Cookout: MASTER RADICAL, SICK TALK, MUDTOWN, A VIBRANT LYE, LE ORCHID, AKAZIA, HOT SAUCE SANDWICH 6 p.m. July 4, 1904 Music Hall, $8 advance; $10 day of; ticket price includes hot dogs!

Red, White & Mama Blue: FLAGSHIP ROMANCE, MAMA BLUE 6 p.m. July 4 at Riverside Arts Market, 389-2449.

The FRITZ, S.P.O.R.E., MATTHEW CONNOR, VLAD the INHALER 8 p.m. July 4, Freebird Live, $8.

KILO-KHAN, VITAL SILENCE 8 p.m. July 4, Jack Rabbits, $8.

The CONVALESCENCE, BESIDE the SILENCE, DENIED til DEATH 8 p.m. July 5, Jack Rabbits, $8.

VULTURE SHIT, BLITHE, BAD MOUTH BURNING 8 p.m. July 5 at Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St., Springfield, 798-8222.

Vans Warped Tour: ALIVE LIKE ME, AS IT IS, BABY BABY, ARGENT, BEAUTIFUL BODIES, BEING as an OCEAN, BLACK BOOTS, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, BLESSTHEFALL, BORN CAGES, KOO KOO KANGA ROO, BOYMEETSWORLD, CANDY HEARTS, ESCAPE the FATE, FAMILY FORCE 5, FIT for a KING, HANDGUNS, HANDS LIKE HOUSES, I KILLED the PROM QUEEN, KOSHA DILLZ, LE CASTLE VANIA, LEE COREY OSWALD, M4SONIC, MATCHBOOK ROMANCE, NECK DEEP, NIGHT NIGHT RIOTS, PALISADES, SPLITBREED, The RELAPSE SYMPHONY, TRANSIT, The WONDER YEARS, TROPHY EYES, WHILE SHE SLEEPS, YOUTH in REVOLT, MORE 11 a.m. July 6 at Tailgaters Festival Grounds, 1906 E. Beaver St., Downtown, 642-5200, $29; for tix and schedule, go to vanswarpedtour.com.

R5, JACOB WHITESIDES, RYLAND 7 p.m. July 7 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, Orange Park, 276-6750, $43-$199; VIP available.

ARS PHOENIX 8 p.m. July 7 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown.

Music by the Sea: BILLY BUCHANAN & FREE AVENUE 6 p.m. food service available from Blackfly, concert at 7 p.m.

July 8 at St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., free, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org.

BRAIDED SUN, CIVIL YOUTH, NORTHE, A VIBRANT LIE 8 p.m. July 8, Jack Rabbits, $8.

THE JAHMEN, SIGNAL FIRE, THE ELLAMENO BEAT 8 p.m. July 8, Freebird Live, $10.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

BJ BARHAM (Aquarium), BRETT BASS (Grandpa’s Cough Medicine) July 9, Jack Rabbits The Elbow Bender: SWIMM, GREENHOUSE LOUNGE, FLATLAND, BELLS & ROBES, HERD OF WATTS, TAMBOR, SUNSPOTS, FORT STORIES July 9, Downtown Jacksonville SHAGGY July 9, Mavericks at The Landing NEW KINGSTON, SUNDRIED VIBES, CLOUD 9 VIBES, DJ RAGGAMUFFIN July 10, Freebird Live GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE July 10, Whiskey Jax PLANETRAWK July 10, Burro Bar MILK SPOT July 10, Shantytown Pub HAUS PARTY 3000 July 10, Underbelly ASKMEIFICARE July 10, The Roadhouse BARENAKED LADIES, VIOLENT FEMMES, COLIN HAY July 11, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BETWEEN the BURIED & ME, ANIMALS as LEADERS, The CONTORTIONISTS PLANETRAWK, INNER DEMONS July 11, Jack Rabbits X-HALE July 11, Whiskey Jax LOVE AS LAUGHTER, KDH, MEMPHIBIANS July 12, Burro Bar Metal Mondaze: CLASSHOLE, HANG UP YOUR BOOTS, RUSTY COIL July 13, Shantytown Pub SLEEPING POLICEMAN, CANOPY HANDS, The SOMETHINGS July 13, Burro Bar KEPT at BAY, STRONG GUYS, MAFDET, CHARLIE SHUCK July 14, Burro Bar SHANIA TWAIN July 15, Veterans Memorial Arena

NOAH PETERSON July 15, Jazzland Café AMERICAN IDOL LIVE July 15, The Florida Theatre CHRIS JANSON July 16, Mavericks at The Landing CHROME HEART July 17 & 18, The Roadhouse MODEST MOUSE July 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BRYCE ALASTAIR BAND, PIANO, TOM BENNETT BAND July 17, Jack Rabbits LEGIT, SYLENT VYLENTZ, INFAMOUS SKIZZA REYTON, BLACK TRIBE, MIKE SB, TSUJINO July 17, Freebird Live DAYGOS July 17, Whiskey Jax PRINCE ROYCE July 17, Veterans Memorial Arena ROB BELL July 18, T-U Center MARY MARY & FRIENDS July 18, T-U Center STARBENDER July 18, Jack Rabbits PATO BANTON & the NOW GENERATION July 18, Freebird Live SEIZE the DAY July 18, Whiskey Jax ROBERT EARL KEEN & HIS BAND July 19, P.V. Concert Hall ROUND EYE, HAVANIA WHAAL, MR. CLIT & the PINK CIGARETTES July 19, Burro Bar TREES on MARS, VELOCIRAPTURE July 19, Shantytown Pub E.N. YOUNG (The Tribal Seeds) July 21, Jack Rabbits KID ETERNITY, KEVIN LAWSON July 22, Shantytown Pub CHELSEA SADDLER, COLTON McKENNA July 21, Café Eleven SLIGHTLY STOOPID, DIRTY HEADS, STICK FIGURE July 23, St. Augustine Amphitheatre The CRAZY DAYSIES July 24, Freebird Live HELLZAPOPPIN July 24, Mavericks at The Landing SHANE MYERS July 24, Whiskey Jax KEIKO MATSUI July 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall FORT LOWELL RECORDS SHOWCASE July 24, Burro Bar KACEY MUSGRAVES July 24, The Florida Theatre PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE, FIREFALL, ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION July 25, The Florida Theatre TAD JENNINGS July 25, Whiskey Jax UNKNOWN HINSON, RUSTY SHINE July 25, Jack Rabbits Connection Festival: 311, JULIAN MARLEY, MATISYAHU, BALLYHOO!, NEW YORK SKA-JAZZ ENSEMBLE, WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, STANK SAUCE, SKYWATER, JAH ELECT & the I QUALITY BAND, CLOUD 9 VIBE, ASKMEIFICARE, HOLEY MISS MOLEY, YAMADEO, HERD of WATTS, WESTER JOSEPH’S STEREO VUDU July 25, Metropolitan Park ROB THOMAS, PLAIN WHITE T’s July 25, St. Aug. Amphitheatre JAKE MILLER, JASMINE, ALEX ANGELO July 26, Freebird Live PLANES MISTAKEN for STARS, ZULU WAVE, DREDGER July 27, Shanghai Nobby’s SEALION, PARTY STATIC July 27, Burro Bar FIFTH HARMONY, DEBBY RYAN & the NEVER ENDING, NATALIE LA ROSE, BEA MILLER July 28, The Florida Theatre EMMET CAHILL July 29, Culhane’s Irish Pub ROCKY VOTOLATO, DAVE HAUSE, CHRIS FARREN July 29, Jack Rabbits DON’T CALL ME SHIRLEY July 30, Whiskey Jax PINK for PRESIDENT, STATUS FAUX, 187 July 30, Burro Bar NONPOINT, ALLELE, NEW DAY July 30, Freebird Live PATHOS PATHOS, NORTHE, LE ORCHID, SUNSPOTS July 31, Underbelly WHITESNAKE, The DEAD DAISIES July 31, Florida Theatre MEDAL MILITIA (Metallica tribute), SHOT DOWN in FLAMES (AC/DC tribute), FOREVER OUR RIVALS July 31, Freebird Live

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photo by Luis S. Rivera

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC

A Concert with Your Cookout features performances by indie poppers LE ORCHID (pictured), MASTER RADICAL, SICK TALK, MUDTOWN, A VIBRANT LYE, AKAZIA and HOT SAUCE SANDWICH on July 4 at 1904 Music Hall, Downtown. Ticket price includes hot dogs!

KING SUNNY ADE & his AFRICAN BEATS July 31, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MY MORNING JACKET, MINI MANSIONS Aug. 1, St. Augustine Amphitheatre The STOLEN, AVENUES Aug. 1, Jack Rabbits LENNY COOPER Aug. 1, Mavericks at The Landing COUNTING CROWS, CITIZEN COPE, HOLLIS BROWN Aug. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre AUTHORITY ZERO, COUNTERPUNCH, RUBEDO, ONE SMALL STEP Aug. 2, Jack Rabbits JORMA KAUKONEN Aug. 6, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SCARAB (Journey tribute) Aug. 6, Freebird Live FLOETRY Aug. 6, Ritz Theatre & Museum BHAGAVAN DAS Aug. 7-9, Karpeles Museum GENERAL TSO’S FURY, BRICKS GRENADE Aug. 7, Jack Rabbits Elvis Anniversary Bash: MIKE ALBERT, SCOT BRUCE & the BIG E BAND Aug. 8, The Florida Theatre JOY BLOODY JOY, URSULA Aug. 8, Jack Rabbits WHITNEY PEYTON Aug. 9, Underbelly CHRISTINA PERRI, COLBIE CAILLAT, RACHEL PLATTEN Aug. 11, The Florida Theatre UNIVERSAL SIGH Aug. 12, Jack Rabbits HippieFest 2015: The FAMILY STONE, RICK DERRINGER, MITCH RYDER & the DETROIT WHEELS, BADFINGER & JOEY MOLLAND Aug. 13, The Florida Theatre

KULT OV AZAZEL, SECRETS SHE KEPT, NEVERBAPTIZED, SATURNINE, The NOCTAMBULANT Aug. 13, Burro Bar NO MORTAL BEFORE, PALM TREES & POWER LINES Aug. 14, Jack Rabbits JIM LAUDERDALE & HIS BAND Aug. 14, P.V. Concert Hall HOR!ZEN Aug. 14, The Roadhouse The ROCKY HORROR Show Aug. 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 1904 Music Hall DARYL HANCE, EUGENE SNOWDEN Aug. 14, Underbelly Women Who Rock Show: MAMA BLUE, KIM RETEGUIZ & the BLACK CAT BONES, The CAT McWILLIAMS BAND Aug. 15, Freebird Live SUBLIME WITH ROME, REBELUTION, PEPPER, MICKEY AVALON Aug. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC Aug. 16, The Florida Theatre NASHVILLE PUSSY, VALIENT THORR Aug. 16, Jack Rabbits COLLEEN GREEN, WET NURSE, PUNANI HUNTAH, NUT BEAST, HEAVY FLOW, MF GOON, MENTAL PATIENTS Aug. 17, Shanghai Nobby’s COMMUNITY CENTER Aug. 18, Jack Rabbits LA LUZ, BOYTOY, The LIFEFORMS Aug. 19, Burro Bar LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND Aug. 20, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts TIM McGRAW, BILLY CURRINGTON, CHASE BRYANT Aug. 20, Veterans Memorial Arena DJ BABY ANNE Aug. 21, Underbelly

Campout Concert Series: STRATOSPHERE ALL-STARS, SIR

CHARLES, ZOOGMA, GREENHOUSE LOUNGE X2, DYNO HUNTER, VLAD the INHALER, MZG, S.P.O.R.E., BELLS & ROBES, MATTHEW CONNOR Aug. 21 & 22, Suwannee Music Park CLAY WALKER Aug. 22, Mavericks at The Landing LEISURE CRUISE Aug. 24, Jack Rabbits DONOVAN FRANKENREITER Aug. 25, Freebird Live The OUTLAWS, BLACKHAWK Aug. 28, The Florida Theatre TRIBAL SEEDS, The EXPANDERS, ARISE ROOTS Aug. 28, Mavericks at The Landing STEVE FORBERT TRIO Aug. 29, Mudville Music Room MEAN MARY Aug. 29, Lohman Auditorium RICK SPRINGFIELD, LOVERBOY, The ROMANTICS Aug. 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ALICE COOPER Sept. 1, The Florida Theatre PONCHO SANCHEZ Sept. 5, Ritz Theatre & Museum GWAR, BUTCHER BABIES, BATTLECROSS Sept. 9, Freebird Live DOYLE BRAMHALL II Sept. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DAVID LEIBE HART, DIG DOG, The VULGARIANS Sept. 16, Underbelly LUKE BRYAN, RANDY HOUSER, DUSTIN LYNCH Sept. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena RUNAWAY GIN Sept. 18, Freebird Live REO SPEEDWAGON Sept. 24, The Florida Theatre DELBERT McCLINTON Sept. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall HELMET Sept. 25, Jack Rabbits BRITTANY SHANE Sept. 25, Mudville Music Room HOUNDMOUTH Sept. 30, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BOOKER T. JONES Oct. 3, Ritz Theatre & Museum AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FEST Oct. 8-15, Fernandina Beach TORO Y MOI Oct. 8, Freebird Live ANI DiFRANCO Oct. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall RANDY WESTON’S AFRICAN RHYTHMS Oct. 10, Ritz Theatre BONZ (Stuck Mojo), A.M.M. Oct. 10, Jack Rabbits The VIBRATORS Oct. 11, Jack Rabbits The Princess Bride: An Evening with CARY ELWES Oct. 11, The Florida Theatre NEW FOUND GLORY, YELLOWCARD, TIGERS JAW Oct. 13, Mavericks The WINERY DOGS Oct. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall NOAH GUNDERSON Oct. 14, Colonial Quarter BUDDY GUY, SHEMEKIA COPELAND Oct. 14, Florida Theatre CHRIS TOMLIN, REND COLLECTIVE Oct. 16, Vets Mem. Arena SUZANNE VEGA Oct. 16, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The SENSES, The PHILTERS Oct. 16, Jack Rabbits DEF LEPPARD, FOREIGNER, NIGHT RANGER Oct. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena LITTLE BIG TOWN, DRAKE WHITE & the BIG FIRE Oct. 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre The CHARLIE DANIELS BAND Oct. 22, The Florida Theatre TAB BENOIT Oct. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MARCIA BALL & her BAND, AMY SPEACE Oct. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MARK KNOPFLER Oct. 27, St. Augustine Amphitheatre KEPI GHOULI, MEAN JEANS, QUEEN BEEF, HEAVY FLOW Oct. 29, rain dogs ALL HANDS ON DECK Nov. 8, The Florida Theatre REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND, BRYCE ALASTAIR BAND Nov. 8, Jack Rabbits ADRIAN LEGG, DAVID LINDLEY Nov. 12, P.Vedra Concert Hall AMERICA Nov. 13, Thrasher-Horne Center JAKE SHIMABUKURO Nov. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STRAIGHT NO CHASER Nov. 17, The Florida Theatre The DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, NEW BREED BRASS BAND Nov. 21, Ritz Theatre & Museum This is Not a Test Tour: TOBYMAC, BRITT NICOLE, COLTON DIXON, HOLLYN Nov. 22, Veterans Memorial Arena SCOTT BRADLEE’S Postmodern Jukebox Nov. 28, Florida Theatre RONNIE MILSAP Nov. 29, The Florida Theatre LUCERO Dec. 3, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall NICHOLAS PAYTON Dec. 5, Ritz Theatre & Museum KANSAS Dec. 6, The Florida Theatre LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III Dec. 11, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BRIAN REGAN Dec. 13, The Florida Theatre A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS Dec. 15, The Florida Theatre The TEN TENORS Dec. 22, The Florida Theatre JOHN SEBASTIAN Jan. 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CHRISTIAN McBRIDE Jan. 16, Ritz Theatre & Museum The TEMPTATIONS, The FOUR TOPS Jan. 21, Florida Theatre SHAWN COLVIN Jan. 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JOHNNY MATHIS Jan. 31, The Florida Theatre PATTY GRIFFIN, SARA WATKINS, ANAIS MITCHELL Feb. 13, The Florida Theatre SUN RA ARKESTRA Feb. 20, Ritz Theatre & Museum ADAM TRENT Feb. 21, The Florida Theatre BLACK VIOLIN March 3, Ritz Theatre & Museum ROGER McGUINN March 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CECILE McLORIN SALVANT March 31, Ritz Theatre CELTIC NIGHTS: SPIRIT OF FREEDOM April 6, Florida Theatre NAJEE April 9, Ritz Theatre & Museum LET IT BE: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles April 10, The Florida Theatre

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

DAVID’S Restaurant & Lounge, 802 Ash St., 310-6049 John Springer every Tue.-Wed. Aaron Bing 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Buck Smith Thur. Yancy Clegg Sun. Vinyl Record Nite every Tue. SLIDERS, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 Digital Skyline July 4. Live music every Wed.-Sun. SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Brett Staska July 1. Boo Radley July 7. Live music Fri. & Sat.

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CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores 9 p.m. every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. every Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. every Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance at 9 p.m. every Fri.

THE BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)

BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Billy Bowers noon July 5 BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Ste. 35, Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. July 1 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., A.B., 249-9595 Hal spins every Sat. ESPETO Brazilian Steakhouse, 1396 Beach Blvd., 388-4884 Steve & Carlos 6 p.m. July 2 FLASK & CANNON, 528 First St. N. De Lions of Jah every Wed. FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 Cody Nix 8:30 p.m. July 5. Red Beard & Stinky E every Thur.

FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 Sailfish Dr. E., A.B., 246-4293 The Firewater Tent Revival July 3 & 4. Live music most weekends FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Parker Urban Band, Saltwater Grass, Bonnie Blue 8 p.m. July 3. The Fritz, S.P.O.R.E., Matthew Connor, Vlad the Inhaler July 4. Jahmen, Signal Fire, The Ellameno Beat July 8. New Kingston, Sundried Vibes, Cloud 9 Vibes, DJ Raggamuffin July 10 HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. Dan Evans, Spade McQuade 6 p.m. every Sun. Back From the Brink 9 p.m. every Mon. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., N.B., 249-2922 Live music every Fri. & Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Dale & the ZDubs 10 p.m. July 3 & 4. Dirty Pete Wed. Split Tone Thur. Ryan Crary, Johnny Flood Sun. Be Easy Mon. Ryan Campbell Tue. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., 246-1500 Live music every Wed.-Sat. MEZZA Restaurant & Bar, 110 First St., N.B., 249-5573 Neil Dixon every Tue. Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Steve Shanholtzer every Thur.

NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., A.B., 372-4105 Job Meiller 7 p.m. July 2. Sidetrack 7:30 p.m. July 3. Live music every Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., A.B., 247-0060 Taylor Roberts 7 p.m. July 2 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., A.B., 241-7877 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. July 8. Live music Thur.-Sun. SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE, 218 First St., N.B., 246-0881 Dixie Rodeo 6 p.m. July 2. Live music 6 p.m. every Thur., 6:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1589 Atlantic Blvd., N.B., 247-4508 Ralph E. & the Jammers 7 p.m. July 2. Eric Alabiso 9:30 p.m. July 3 WORLD of BEER, 311 N. Third St., 372-9698 Brian Sutherland Band 8 p.m. July 2. The Firewater Tent Revival 4 p.m. July 4 ZETA BREWING COMPANY, 131 First Ave. N., 372-0727 Live music every Wed.-Sun.

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N. Sweet Crude, Chasing Jonah, The Good Boys July 2. T.W.A.N., Big Dan 8 p.m. July 3. Akazia, A Vibrant Lie, Le Orchid July 4. The Things They Carried July 8 BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St. Black Tusk, Black Stache, Loudon 8 p.m. July 3. Ars Phoenix July 7. Planetrawk July 10.

Live music every Fri. & Sat. DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 BlackJack every Wed. DJ Brandon every Thur. DJs spin dance music every Fri. DJ NickFresh Sat. DJ Randall 9 p.m. Mon. DJ Hollywood Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6-9 p.m. July 1. The Daygos with Mikey Clams 8 p.m.-mid. July 3. Austin Park 8 p.m.-mid. July 4. Spade McQuade 6-9 p.m. July 8. Ace Winn 8 p.m.-mid. July 10. Live music every Wed.-Sun. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Brady Clampitt Duo 7 p.m. July 1. James Kalal & Friends 8 p.m. July 3. X-Hale 3 p.m., IveyWest Band 8 p.m. July 4. 418 Band 4 p.m. July 5. Cupid’s Alley 6 p.m. July 9 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay, 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis every Wed. DJ Vinn every Thur. DJ 007 every Fri. Bay Street every Sat. MAVERICKS, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Shaggy 6 p.m. July 9.

Tony Valentine’s Girls Night Out Show 6 p.m. July 11. Chris Janson July 16. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 699-8186 Say Anything, Modern Baseball, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Hard Girls 7 p.m.

July 1. BackTrack, Freedom, Downpresser July 6. Haus Party 3000 July 10 THE VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams St., 414-3171 Complicated Animals 8 p.m. July 1

Local soul rockers PARKER URBAN BAND (pictured) perform with SALTWATER GRASS and BONNIE BLUE on July 3 at Freebird Live, Jax Beach.

MANDARIN, JULINGTON

DAVE’S MUSIC BAR & GRILL, 9965 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 48, 575-4935 Joe G 6 p.m., Blues Jam 9 p.m. July 3. Bonnie & Clyde every Tue. Open jam every Wed. Joe G & Friends Thur.

HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Scott Verville 8 p.m. July 6. Open jam Blues Monday 7 p.m. every Mon. SAUCY TACO, 450 S.R. 13, 287-8226 Stu Weaver July 4

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

CLUB RETRO, 1241 Blanding Blvd., 579-4731 ’70s & ’80s dance 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. DJ Capone every Wed. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael plays piano every Tue.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Chilly Rhino 10 p.m. July 3 & 4. Askmeificare 10 p.m. July 10. Glass Camels 10 p.m. July 11. Live rock music 10 p.m. every Wed. DJ Big Mike 10 p.m. every Thur. Live rock every Fri. & Sat. URBAN BEAN COFFEEHOUSE CAFE, 2023 Park Ave., 541-4938 Kristin Lee July 1

PONTE VEDRA

PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A N., 280-7766 Caleb Joye 6 p.m.

July 2. Billy Buchanan 7 p.m. July 4. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 Paxton & Mike July 1. Gary Starling July 2. Samuel Sanders & Darren Escar July 3

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

INDOCHINE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 503-7013 Dance Radio Underground, Sugar & Cream, Black Hoodie, Bass Therapy Sessions, Allan GIz-Roc Oteyza, TrapNasty, Cry Havoc, every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Yellow Dubmarine July 2. Vital Silence July 4. The Convalescence, Beside the Silence, Denied Til Death 8 p.m. July 5. The Jahmen, Signal Fire, The Ellameno Beat 8 p.m. July 8. BJ Barham (Aquarium), Brett Bass (Grandpa’s Cough Medicine) July 9. Between the Buried & Me, Animals as Leaders, The Contortionists Planetrawk, Inner Demons July 11 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Brenna Erickson, Jesse Montoya, Susan Daly Voss 7 p.m. July 2. Ernie Evans 7:30 p.m. July 9 THE PARLOUR, 2000 San Marco Blvd., 396-4455 Live music every Thur.-Sat. RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY, 835 Museum Cir., 398-2299 Live music 8 p.m., Steve & Eden 10 p.m. every Fri.

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS, ARLINGTON

BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Tropico Steel Drums July 1 & 2 CORNER BISTRO, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., 619-1931 Matt Hall every Wed.-Sat. Steve Wheeler every Fri.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

ACROSS THE STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Backwater Bible Salesmen open mic 8 p.m. every Mon. DJ Rafiki every Tue. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Anonymous, Eli the Poet, Leah Sykes 8 p.m. July 3 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Al Poindexter & River Rise, Canary in the Coalmine, Joey Kerr, Flagship Romance, Mama Blue July 4

ST. AUGUSTINE

BARLEY REPUBLIC, 48 Spanish St., 547-2023 Live local music every Thur.-Sun. CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Kabaka Pyramid & Iba Mahr, The Bebble Rockers July 2 THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 SMG 2 p.m., The Committee 7 p.m. July 3. Gary Douglas Campbell 2 p.m., The Committee 7 p.m. July 4. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. July 5 DOS COFFEE & WINE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Jazz every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN, 19 St. George St., 829-2329 Music nightly TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Blistur July 3 & 4. Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Live music 9 p.m. July 3 & 4. Anton LaPlume 5 p.m. July 5. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Throwback 8 p.m. every Thur. Deck music every Fri., Sat. & Sun.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Bandontherun 2001 9 p.m. July 3. Live music every Fri. & Sat. JERRY’S Sports Grille, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Lucky Stiff 7:30 p.m. July 3 YOUR PLACE, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., 221-9994 RadioLove 9 p.m. July 2

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LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC LATITUDE 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 DJ Trdmrk 5 p.m., Steffanie Renae Band 7 p.m. July 1. Be Easy 7:30 p.m., DJ Trdmrk 10:30 p.m. July 2. Darrel Rae 5 p.m., Zero-N 8:30 p.m. July 3 & 4. RadioLove July 5. X-Hale July 8 MY PLACE BAR & GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Chuck Nash July 3. Fat Cactus every Mon. Live music every night OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730 Taylor Roberts, Chris Thomas July 5 PURE NIGHTCLUB, 8206 Philips Hwy., discodonnie presents.com Caked Up 8 p.m. July 1 SCOREBOARD SPORTSBAR, 6051 Merrill Rd., 744-6199 Rory Joseph & the Blues Factor Band 4 p.m. July 5 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Kurt Lanham 9 p.m. July 3. Savanna Leigh Bassett July 8.

Melissa Smith & Friends open mic every Thur. Mojo Roux Blues 7:30 p.m. every Sun. Kassyli hosts country jam 8 p.m. every Mon. WILD WING CAFÉ, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Chris Brinkley July 1. Open mic July 2. Shotgun Redd July 3. Live music every Fri. & Sat. WORLD OF BEER, 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 551-5929 Mitch Kuhman 9 p.m. July 4. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

SHANTYTOWN, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Woven In 9 p.m.

July 1. Angwish, Vulture Shit, Blithe, Bad Mouth Burning July 5. Milk Spot July 10 THREE LAYERS COFFEEHOUSE, 1602 Walnut St., 3559791 Mama Blue 6 p.m. July 7. Open mic held every Thur.

THE KNIFE

AD NAUSEUM

YOUNG MUSICIANS HAVE ALWAYS had a hard time of it, what with the time it takes to learn an instrument, discover a personal style and identity, find like-minded musicians to jam with and possibly start bands, and then enter the workforce. It’s a brutal experience, one not for the faint of heart or weak of will.

These days, with social networking, one might think the task a bit easier than in the days of yore, when musicians relied on references, jam-night hookups or actual human-to-human networking through friends and family. But wading through the quagmire of online musicians’ forums and want ads can be quite discouraging. A quick glance at Craigslist’s musicians’ community is enough to send a novice player to the University of Phoenix for a fake computer engineering degree.

So I offer some solid advice for those of you – young or old – who’ve taken to online want ads to find your creative brethren (and sistren). It’s not pretty out there. Proceed with caution.

BEWARE THE “AGE REQUIREMENT.” Any ad that asks for a specifi c age – outside the assemblage of a teenybopper boy band – should be ignored. Too many read “19-25 preferred, no geezers.” The converse is also present: “No kids. Experienced pros only.”

Honestly, ageism in music is unacceptable. All that matters is that you have a common goal, and that you want to make music. Get over yourselves, people.

THE KNIFE

BEWARE THE LONELY GUITARIST. OK, it isn’t always a guitarist, but most of the time it is. A sad schmo, probably living with his mom, who can’t seem to get enough musicians in the room at a time to call it a “band.” But rather than be upfront in his ad, he crafts the narrative so it sounds like he has something to offer. It usually reads something like, “Guitarist looking for drummer, bassist, keyboardist, singer and maybe another guitarist. Got gigs, just need the right people.”

What should’ve read simply “Guitarist looking for band” devolved into a list of people the lonely guitarist wants to meet. Do not answer this ad.

BEWARE THE BAND WITH A “DEAL.” Young musicians fall prey to these ads far too often. The wording differs slightly, but the subtext is always the same. “Band with label interest looking for … ,” “band with full touring schedule needs a … ” or “band with management deal we can’t talk about but it’s super-big searching for … ” Don’t believe it for a second. Any band being seriously considered for any type of contract wouldn’t post on Craigslist. They’d be working with their prospective labels or managers to find the right people to get business rolling. Also see: “We have the passion, talent, songs and gear to make it to the top. We just need YOU.” (Insert fart sound here.)

BEWARE THE TERM “CHOPS.” Yes, the ad sounds promising. The style matches yours, they seem like cool guys, they even employed the ultimate Craigslist expression of dedication (“NO DRUGGIES, NO FLAKES, NO DRAMA!”), and then you come to the line, “Must have pro chops.” Do yourself a favor and call the number on the ad and say these words, “Blow it out your ass!” Then riff your badass chops until he hangs up. Truth is, any musician who has “chops” uses them sparingly and only when the song calls for it. Of course, if you’re so insecure about your playing that you think you’d like to be in a band with a person who demands you have chops, good luck to ya. You deserve each other.

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BEWARE ANY AD MORE THAN 100 WORDS. Narcissism is long-winded. Get to the point.

BEWARE THE DICKHEAD. A dickhead is anyone who is being a dickhead in his (or her, but mostly his) ad. This includes those who use language like: “No druggies – booze and 420 OK,” “don’t waste my time with rehearsals,” “no pussies, metalheads only,” “no girlfriends” or “you won’t find anyone better than me for the job.” Just walk away quietly.

Here are quotes I just pulled from Craigslist’s musicians’ community. No joke. These are verbatim. Avoid them at all costs: “P.S. I Want Touring Talent Cause This White Boy Wants To Be Somebody In Life.” “i have no other members. guitar, bass, drums needed at least. just moved here. this place is depressing. looking for best friends” “Ive [sic] practiced a lot and can scream very well and long.” “text me and we’ll write heavy, hateful music together.”

“Skanks and psychopaths need not apply.”

“I AM SEEKING: A GUITARIST, BASSIST, DRUMMER, KEYBOARDIST, OR in place of keyboardist, a 2ND GUITARIST.” (Told ya.)

John E. Citrone theknife@folioweekly.com

Succulent smoked meats and delicious sides make Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q in Murray Hill a down-home treat.

Photo by Dennis Ho

DINING DIRECTORY AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29south restaurant.com. F In historic downtown, Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tue.-Sat.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sun. BARBERITOS, 1519 Sadler Rd., 277-2505. 463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240, barberitos.com. F Southwestern fare; burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salsa. $$ BW K TO L D Daily 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 spot in historic building. Veggie burgers, seafood, made-from-scratch desserts. Dine in or on oak-shaded patio.

Karibrew Pub next door. $$ FB K TO R, Sun.; L D Daily CHEZ LEZAN Bakery Co., 1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663, chezlezanbakery.com. Fresh European-style breads, pastries: croissants, muffins, cakes, pies. $ TO B R L Daily CIAO Italian Bistro, 302 Centre St., 206-4311, ciaobistroluca.com. Owners Luka and Kim Misciasci offer fine dining: veal piccata, rigatoni Bolognese, antipasto. Specialties: chicken Ciao, homemade meat lasagna. $ L Fri., Sat.; D Nightly DAVID’S Restaurant & Lounge, 802 Ash St., 310-6049, amelia islanddavids.com. Fine dining in historic district. Fresh seafood, prime aged meats, rack of lamb. $$$$ FB D Wed.-Mon. DICK’S Wings & Grill, 474313 E. S.R. 200, 491-3469.

450077 S.R. 200, Callahan, 879-0993. BOJ. SEE PONTE VEDRA. ELIZABETH POINTE Lodge, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. F BOJ winner. Award-winning B&B. Seaside dining, inside or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily.

Homestyle soups, sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW B L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianes cafe.com. F In renovated 1887 shotgun house. Jambalaya, French toast, mac-n-cheese, vegan/vegetarian items. Dine in or on porch. $$ FB K B L D Daily LULU’S at Thompson House, 11 S. 7th St., 432-8394, lulusamelia.com. F Po’boys, salads, local seafood, local shrimp. Reservations. $$$ BW K TO R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat. MARCHÉ BURETTE, 6800 First Coast Hwy., 491-4834, omnihotels.com. Old-fashioned gourmet food market and deli, in the Spa & Shops, Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Continental breakfast; lunch features flatbreads. $$$ BW K TO L D Daily MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moon riverpizza.net. F BOJ winner. Northern-style pizzas, 20+ toppings, by the 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. THE PECAN ROLL Bakery, 122 S. Eighth St., 491-9815, the pecanrollbakery.com. F The bakery, near the historic district, offers sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes, bagels and breads, all made from scratch. $ K TO B L Wed.-Sun. THE PIG BAR-B-Q, 450102 S.R. 200, Callahan, 879-0101, thepigbarbq.com. Bite Club. SEE SOUTHSIDE.

PLAE, 80 Amelia Village Cir., 277-2132, plaefl.net. Bite Club. Bistro-style venue serves whole fried fish, duck breast.

Outside. $$$ FB L Tue.-Sat.; D Nightly THE SALTY PELICAN Bar & Grill, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F BOJ winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al offer local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F Oceanfront; handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood, fried pickles. Outdoor dining, open-air 2nd floor, balcony. $$ FB K L D Daily TASTY’S FRESH Burgers & Fries, 710 Centre St., 321-0409, tastysamelia.com. Historic district. Freshest meats, hand-cut fries, homemade sauces, hand-spun shakes. $ BW K L D Daily T-RAY’S Burger Station, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310.

F BOJ winner. In an old gas station; blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L Mon.-Sat. THE VERANDAH, 6800 First Coast Hwy., 321-5050, omni hotels.com. Extensive menu of fresh local seafood and steaks; signature entrée is Fernandina shrimp. Many herbs and spices are from onsite garden. $$$ FB K D Nightly

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

DICK’S Wings, 9119 Merrill Rd., 745-9300. BOJ. SEE P. V. LARRY’S SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., 724-5802. F SEE O.P.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

FLORIDA CREAMERY, 3566 St. Johns Ave., 619-5386.

Premium ice cream, waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes and Nathan’s grilled hot dogs, served in a Florida-centric décor.

Low-fat and sugar-free choices. $ K TO L D Daily THE FOX Restaurant, 3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669. F Owners Ian & Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare: burgers, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes, desserts. Breakfast all day.

Local landmark for 50+ years. $$ BW K L D Daily HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F Locally owned and operated for 20+ years, the American pub serves 1/2-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200. F Bite Club. BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. MOJO NO. 4 Urban BBQ & Whiskey Bar, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670. F BOJ. SEE BEACHES. PINEGROVE Market & Deli, 1511 Pine Grove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F BOJ. For 40+ years, burgers, Cuban sandwiches, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher cuts USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. $ BW TO B L D Mon.-Sat. To get your restaurant listed here, just call your account manager or Sam Taylor at 904.260.9770 ext. 111 or staylor@folioweekly.com.

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.

2014 Best of Jax winner F = FW distribution spot

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

BAYMEADOWS

AKEL’S, 7825 Baymeadows Way, 733-4040. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S Pizza, 8060 Philips, Ste. 105, 731-4300. F SEE BEACHES. BROADWAY Ristorante & Pizzeria, 10920 Baymeadows Rd. E., 519-8000, broadwayfl.com. F Family-owned-&operated. Wings, calzones, brick-oven-baked pizza, subs. $$ BW K TO L D Daily INDIA’S Restaurant, 9802 Baymeadows., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F BOJ. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. A variety of curries, vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly LARRY’S, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 737-7740. 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI Grille, 9551 Baymeadows, Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. Family-owned Thai place serves traditional fare, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups. Lowsodium, gluten-free, too. $$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun. SAUSAGE PARADISE Deli & Bakery, 8602 Baymeadows Rd., 571-9817, spjax.com. F This innovative new spot offers a variety of European sausages, homestyle European dinners, smoked barbecue, stuffed cheeseburgers. $$ TO L D Mon.-Sat. THE WELL Watering Hole, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. New bistro has local craft beers, wines by the glass or bottle, champagne cocktails.

Meatloaf sandwiches, pulled Peruvian chicken, homestyle vegan black bean burgers. $$ BW K TO D Tue.-Sat. WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows, Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. New gastropub has craft beers, burgers, handhelds, tacos, whiskey. $$ FB L D Sat. & Sun.; D Daily.

ZESTY INDIA, 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 329-3676, zesty india.com. Asian/European fare; tandoori lamb chops, rosemary tikka. Vegetarian cooked separately. $ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

BEACHES

(Locations are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002, alspizza.com. F New York-style, gourmet pizzas, baked dishes. All-day happy hour Mon.-Thur. $ FB K TO L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM, 204 Third Ave. S., 246-7823. F BOJ winner. Subs made with fresh ingredients for more than 25 years. One word: Peruvian. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. $ BW TO L D Daily BEACHSIDE Seafood Restaurant & Market, 120 Third St. S., 444-8862, beachsideseafood.info. Full fresh seafood market; baskets, fish tacos, daily fish specials, Philly

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DINING DIRECTORY cheesesteaks. Dine indoors. on second-floor open-air deck. $$ BW K TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN Coffee Roasters, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201.

F BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BREEZY Coffee Shop Café, 235 Eighth Ave. S., 241-2211, breezycoffeeshopcafe.com. Casual, familyowned. Fresh baked goods, espres sos, locally roasted Costa Rican organic/Breezy Bold coffees, vegan/glutenfree options. Sandwiches, local beer, wine, mimosas. $ BW K TO R L Daily BUDDHA THAI Bistro, 301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444, buddhathaibistro.com. Proprietors are from Thailand; every authentic dish is made with fresh ingredients. $$ FB TO L D Daily CANTINA MAYA Sports Bar & Grille, 1021 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-3227. F Popular spot serves margaritas, Latin food, burgers. Sports on TVs. $$ FB K L D Tue.-Sun. CULHANE’S Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., A.B., 2499595, culhanesirishpub.com. F Bite Club. Upscale pub owned and run by County Limerick sisters. Shepherd’s pie, corned beef; gastropub fare. $$ FB K R Sat. & Sun.; L Fri.-Sun.; D Tue.-Sun. ESPETO Brazilian Steakhouse, 1396 Beach Blvd., 388-4884, espetosteakhouse.com. Just relocated, serving beef, pork, lamb, chicken, sausage; full menu, bar fare, craft cocktails, Brazilian beers. $$ FB D Daily EUROPEAN STREET Café, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001. F BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. FLYING IGUANA Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., N.B., 853-5680 F Latin American, Southwest tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana sandwiches. 100+ tequilas. $ FB L D Daily HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815, harmoniousmonks.net. F SEE MANDARIN. LARRY’S, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LILLIE’S Coffee Bar, 200 First St., N.B., 249-2922,

shrimp, in modern open-air space. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SLIDERS Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar, 218 First St., N.B., 246-0881, slidersseafoodgrille.com. Popular beachcasual spot. Faves: Fresh fish tacos, gumbo. Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. $$ FB K L Sat. & Sun.; D Nightly SNEAKERS Sports Grille, 111 Beach Blvd., 482-1000, sneakerssportsgrille.com. BOJ winner. 20+ beers on tap, TVs, cheerleaders. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $ FB K L D Daily SURFWICHES Sandwich Shop, 1537 Penman Rd., 241-6996, surfwiches.com. Craft sandwich shop has steaks and hoagies made to order. $ BW TO K L D Daily TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-8226, tacolu.com. BOJ winner. Fresh, Baja-style fare: fish tacos, tequila (more than 135 kinds) and mezcal. Bangin’ shrimp, carne asada, carnitas, daily fresh fish selections. Madefresh-daily guacamole. $$ FB K R Sat. & Sun.; L D Tue.-Fri.

DOWNTOWN

AKEL’S Delicatessen, 21 W. Church St., 665-7324, akelsdeli.com. F New York-style deli offers freshly made subs (3 Wise Guys, Champ), burgers, gyros, breakfast bowls, ranchero wrap, vegetarian dishes. $ K TO B L Mon.-Fri. THE CANDY APPLE Café & Cocktails, 400 N. Hogan St., 353-9717. Sandwiches, entrées, salads. $$ FB K L, Mon.; L D Tue.-Sun. CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282. F Chef Sam Hamidi has been serving genuine Italian fare for 35+ years: veal, seafood, gourmet pizza. The homemade salad dressing is a specialty. $ BW K L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. CHOMP CHOMP, 106 E. Adams St., 762-4667. F Chefinspired street food: panko-crusted chicken, burgers, chinois tacos, bahn mi and barbecue. $ L Tue.-Sat.; D Thur.-Sat. FIONN MacCOOL’S Irish Pub & Restaurant, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1547, fionnmacs.com. Casual dining with an uptown Irish atmosphere, serving fish and chips, Guinness lamb stew and black-and-tan brownies. $$ FB K L D Daily

GRILL ME!

TREY STARK

Trasca & Co. Eatery, 155 Tourside Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach BIRTHPLACE: Jacksonville

YEARS IN THE BIZ: 9

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Hawkers Asian Street Fare BEST CUISINE STYLE: Pizza and Italian GO-TO INGREDIENTS: Steak, mushrooms and spinach IDEAL MEAL: Baseball cut steak, mashed potatoes and corn on the cob WON’T CROSS MY LIPS: Anchovies on a pizza INSIDER’S SECRET: Passion is key, but useless without skill.

CULINARY TREAT: Spam

lilliescoffeebar.com. F Locally roasted coffee, eggs, bagels, flatbreads, sandwiches, desserts. Dine inside or out, patio, courtyard. $$ BW TO B L D Daily THE LOVING CUP HASH HOUSE, 610 Third St. S., 422-0644. New place has locally sourced fare, locally roasted coffee, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, healthful dishes – no GMOs or hormones allowed. $ K TO B R L Tue.-Sun. MELLOW MUSHROOM Pizza Bakers, 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600, mellowmushroom.com. F Bite Club.

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 BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MEZZA Restaurant & Bar, 110 First St., N.B., 249-5573, mezzarestaurantandbar.com. F Near-the-ocean spot, 20+ years. Casual bistro fare: gourmet wood-fired pizzas, nightly specials. Dine inside, on patio. $$$ FB K D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ Pit, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636, mojobbq.com. F BOJ winner. Pulled pork, beef, chicken, Carolina-style barbecue, Delta fried catfi sh, sides. $$ FB K TO L D Daily M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., A.B., 241-2599, mshack burgers.com. F BOJ winner. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. $$ BW L D Daily NORTH BEACH Bistro, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, A.B., 372-4105, nbbistro.com. F Bite Club. Chef-driven kitchen; hand-cut steaks, fresh local seafood, tapas. Happy Hour. $$$ FB K R Sun.; L D Daily OCEAN 60 Wine Bar, Martini Room, 60 Ocean Blvd., A.B., 247-0060, ocean60.com. BOJ winner. Continental cuisine, fresh seafood, dinner specials, seasonal menu in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. $$$ FB D Mon.-Sat. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., A.B., 241-7637.

Gastropub, 50+ beers, gourmet hamburgers, ground in-house, cooked to order; hand-cut French fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ FB K L D Daily RAGTIME Tavern & Seafood Grill, 207 Atlantic Blvd., A.B., 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F For 30+ years, iconic seafood place has served blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily happy hour. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE Food Shack, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlife foodshack.com. BOJ winner. Specialty items: signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried

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OLIO Market, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com.

F From-scratch soups, sandwiches. Home to duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L Mon.-Fri. SWEET PETE’S, 1922 Pearl 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, thezodiacbarandgrill.com. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. Happy hour Wed.-Sat. $ FB L Mon.-Fri.

FLEMING ISLAND

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

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S Pizza, 14286 Beach, Ste. 31, 223-0991. F SEE BEACHES. APPLEBEE’S, 13201 Atlantic Blvd., 220-5823. SEE MANDARIN DICK’S, 14286 Beach Blvd., 223-0115. F BOJ. SEE P.V. LARRY’S, 10750 Atlantic, Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE O.P. OCEANA DINER, 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 374-1915, oceanadiner.com. Traditional American diner fare served in a family atmosphere. $ K TO B L Daily TIME OUT Sports Grill, 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 223-6999, timeoutsportsgrill.com. F Locally-ownedand-operated. Hand-tossed pizzas, wings, wraps. Daily drink specials, HDTVs, pool tables. Late-nite menu. $$ FB L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

DINING DIRECTORY DICK’S, 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 101, 825-4540. BOJ winner. SEE

AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., 388-8384. F SEE BEACHES. APPLEBEE’S, 8635 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 201, 771-0000.

6251 103rd St., 772-9020. 843 Lane Ave. S., 378-5445.

PONTE VEDRA.

SEE MANDARIN.

METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO.

BLACK SHEEP Restaurant, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, black sheep5points.com. New American with a Southern twist; locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop bar. $$$ FB R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily BOLD BEAN Coffee Roasters, 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2, 855-1181. BOJ winner. F Small-batch, artisanal coffee roasting. Organic, fair trade. $ BW TO B L Daily BREW FIVE POINTS, 1024 Park St., 714-3402, brewfive points.com. F Local craft beer, espresso, coffee and wine bar. Rotating drafts, 75+ canned craft beers; sodas, tea. Rotating seasonal menu of waffles, pastries, toasts, desserts to pair with specialty coffees, craft beers. $$ BW K B L Daily

JULINGTON CREEK

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA, 650 Park Ave., 269-1007, aronspizza. com. F Family-owned restaurant has eggplant dishes, manicotti, New York-style pizzas. $$ BW K TO L D Daily DICK’S WINGS, 6055 Youngerman Cir., 778-1101. BOJ winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. 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. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F For 30-plus years, they’ve piled ’em high and served ’em fast. Hot/cold subs, soups. $ K TO B L D Daily THE PIG BAR-B-Q, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 170, 213-9744, thepigbarbq.com. Bite Club. SEE SOUTHSIDE. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. F For 35-plus years, the rock & roll bar for locals has been serving wings, sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas; 75-plus imported beers. A large craft beer selection is also available. $ FB L D Daily SNACSHACK, 179 College Dr., Ste. 19, 682-7622, snacshack.menu. F The new bakery and café offers bagels, muffins, breads, cookies, brownies and snack treats. $$ K BW TO B, L & D Daily

PONTE VEDRA

AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A N., 543-1494. F SEE BEACHES. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 100 Marketside Ave., 829-8134, dickswingsandgrill.com. F BOJ winner. NASCARthemed; 365 kinds of wings, 1/2-lb. burgers, ribs. $ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S SUBS, 830 A1A N., 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK. PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766, pussersusa.com. F BOJ winner. Bite Club.

Caribbean cuisine, regional faves: Jamaican grilled pork ribs, Trinidad smoked duck, lobster macaroni & cheese dinner. Tropical drinks. $$ FB K TO L D Daily RESTAURANT MEDURE, 818 A1A N., 543-3797, restaurantmedure.us. Chef David Medure offers global flavors. Small plates, creative drinks, happy hour. $$$ FB D Mon.-Sat.

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE

13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com.

BOJ winner. Authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine updated for American tastes; tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day, coconut mango curry chicken. $$ BW L D Tue.-Sat. AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 245 Riverside Ave., 791-3336.

F SEE DOWNTOWN.

photo by Rebecca Gibson

MANDARIN, NW ST. JOHNS

AKEL’S Delicatessen, 12926 Gran Bay Pkwy. W., 880-2008. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S Pizza, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F SEE BEACHES. APPLEBEE’S, 14560 St. Augustine Rd., 262-7605, apple bees.com. Completely remodeled in the area – new look, new appetizers (half-price after 10 p.m.) Most are open until midnight or later. $$ FB K TO L D Daily ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199.

F Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant). Greek beers. $$ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BROOKLYN PIZZA, 11406 San Jose, Ste. 3, 288-9211.

13820 St. Augustine Rd., 880-0020. Brooklyn Special.

Calzones, white pizza, homestyle lasagna. $$ BW TO L D Daily THE COFFEE BARD, 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 13, 260-0810, thecoffeebard.com. New world coffeehouse has coffees, breakfast, drinks. $$ TO B L D Tue.-Sun. DICK’S WINGS, 10391 Old St. Augustine, 880-7087. F BOJ winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. GIGI’S RESTAURANT, 3130 Hartley Rd., 694-4300, jaxra mada.com. In Ramada. Prime rib, crab leg buffet Fri. & Sat., blue-jean brunch Sun., daily buffets. $$$ FB B R L D Daily HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30, 880-3040, harmoniousmonks.net. F American steakhouse: Angus steaks, burgers, ribs, wraps. $$ FB K L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 11365 San Jose Blvd., 674-2945.

F SEE ORANGE PARK. 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 PIG Bar-B-Q, 14985 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 108, 374-0393, thepigbarbq.com. Bite Club. SEE SOUTHSIDE. WHOLE FOODS Market, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22, 288-1100, wholefoodsmarket.com. F Prepared-food department, 80+ items, full-service/self-serve hot bar, salad/ soup/dessert bar, pizza, sushi, sandwich stations. $$ BW TO L D 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 atmosphere in historic landmark building. Shrimp & grits, lobster bites, 10-oz. gourmet burger. Dine inside or out. $$ FB TO Weekend brunch. B, L D Tue.-Sun. DICK’S, 5972 San Juan Ave., 693-9258. BOJ winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA.

EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. BOJ winner. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. NYC-style Reuben, sandwiches. Outside dining at some. $ BW K L D Daily GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. BOJ winner. F Juice bar; certified organic fruits, vegetables. 300+ craft/import beers, 50 wines, produce, humanely raised meats, deli,

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but it’s also her favorite time. “Summer means GATHER ’ROUND, OMNIVORES, herbivores, and lots of corn and tomatoes,” she says, laughing. locavores: THE FLORIDIAN’S got you covered.

Genie explains that she creates 99 percent of The St. Augustine restaurant is located in the the food menu, while Jeff, her husband, crafts heart of the historic district, which means the drink menu. that parking can be tricky, unless you attend Speaking of the menu, a must-have starter Grace United Methodist Church and can use its is the fried green tomato bruschetta ($9.75), convenient parking lot across the street. It might a delicious pairing of cornmeal-coated green be worth changing your loyalties if it means easy tomatoes over toasted bread from The French access to this fantastic place.

Pantry in Jacksonville. The four tomatoes are The restaurant is small and has that homey topped with goat feta cheese, basil, and a chilifeel that is particular to the South. Plants of all cumin aioli. The cornmeal batter was crunchy and sizes sit on wooden shelves that encircle the flavorful, and the goat cheese made a creamy, dining area. In the center of the room hangs a tangy finale. canoe like one Huck Finn might have seen in The shrimp rémoulade po’ boy ($13) — his travels. Each table is decorated with fresh local shrimp drizzled with a flowers set in a vase, a jar, or Creole sauce — came highly a cup — whatever works. The THE FLORIDIAN recommended. Colorful kinds of flowers are different 39 Cordova St., St. Augustine, peppers, spinach, and at each table, as are the salt 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com parsley made this toasted and pepper shakers, the sandwich as pretty as it was chairs, and even the tables tasty. The sandwich was served with a salad and themselves. This mismatched, half-and-half a side of The Floridian’s handmade vinaigrette. mentality is evident not only in the ambience, but The Southern Belle salad, another colorful meal, in the menu, too. includes fresh fruit, sweet potatoes, candied The Floridian boasts “innovative Southern pecans, and blue cheese straight from Georgia. fare” that accommodates meat lovers and The salad is tossed in a lemon-basil dressing vegetarians alike. It’s the sort of restaurant that and can be topped with tempeh, shrimp, or the will please both your grandmother and your catch of the day. The final touch is the local hipster friend. This hip/Southern mixture is the honey, which is drizzled over the salad, perfectly brainchild of owners Jeff and Genie McNally. balancing the sweetness of the peaches and The McNallys made the leap from farmers the tartness of the lemon dressing. My choice of markets to brick-and-mortar in 2010. The Florida tempeh absorbed all these flavors and made each natives support the farm-to-table movement mouthful a robust kick to the taste buds. that’s spreading throughout the nation, which Chef Emeril Lagasse paid The Floridian a means the meals at The Floridian are fresh and visit in an episode of Emeril’s Florida and was locally sourced. A few of the McNallys’ favorite able to chat with Jeff and Genie about their farms are Fresh Start Hydroponics, Wainwright food inspirations and community involvement.

Dairy, and Abundant Acres. Some of the Chef Lagasse complemented the McNallys’ restaurant’s suppliers, including CartWheel Ranch Meats, now base their produce or livestock on the ability to match the bounty of local farmers to the restaurant’s Southern-inspired dishes. So, current menu of The Floridian. This relationship on behalf of my good friend Emeril (yeah, we’re with the farmers is symbiotic, because the menu on a first-name basis), the next time you’re in also depends on what is in season. the Oldest City, we encourage you to pay The “The menu changes about six times a year,” Floridian a visit.

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DINING DIRECTORY raw items, vegan, vitamins, herbs. Wraps, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS Asian Street Fare, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. BOJ winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls. $ BW TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S Deli & Grille, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055.

F Casual spot; sandwiches, classic salads, homefries. One word: Reuben. $ TO B L Daily KNEAD BAKESHOP, 1173 Edgewood Ave. S. Locally-owned, family-run; made-from-scratch pastries, artisan breads, pies, specialty sandwiches, soups. $ 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 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 BOJ winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434, mossfire. com. F Southwestern fish tacos, enchiladas. Happy hour Mon.Sat. upstairs lounge, all day Sun. $$ FB K L D Daily O’BROTHERS Irish Pub, 1521 Margaret St., 854-9300, obrothersirishpub.com. F Traditional shepherd’s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-n-cheese, fish-n-chips. Patio dining. $$ FB K TO L D Daily THE PIG BAR-B-Q, 5456 Normandy Blvd., 783-1606, thepigbarbq.com. Bite Club. SEE SOUTHSIDE. RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969. Bar food. $ D SILVER COW, 1506 King St., 379-6968, silvercowjax. com. Laid-back, cozy, subdued spot serves craft beers, wines. The full menu is ever-expanding. $$ BW L D Daily.

SILVER COW ANNEX, 1508 King St., 379-6968, annexjax.com. Adjacent to Silver Cow; serves craft beers, wines. Bigscreen TVs, games. Chorizo tacos, burgers. $$ BW D Daily.

SOUTHERN ROOTS Filling Station, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. Healthy, light vegan fare made fresh daily with local, organic ingredients.

Specials, served on bread, local greens or rice, change daily. Coffees, teas. $ Tue.-Sun. SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside, Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejacksonville.com. F Sushi variety: Monster Roll, Jimmy Smith Roll; faves Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll.

Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Indoor or patio. $$ BW L D Daily

ST. AUGUSTINE

AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F SEE BEACHES. APPLEBEE’S, 225 S.R. 312, 825-4099. SEE MANDARIN. AVILES, 32 Avenida Menendez, 829-2277 F Inside Hilton Inn Bayfront. Progressive European menu; made-to-order pasta night, wine dinners, chophouse nights, breakfast buffet. Sun. champagne brunch, bottomless mimosas. $$$ FB K B L D Daily BARLEY REPUBLIC, 48 Spanish St., 547-2023, barley republicph.com. Old City’s only Irish gastropub in historic area has fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, lambburger, craft beers and spirits. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CANDLELIGHT SOUTH, 1 Anastasia Blvd., 819-0588.

Casual spot offers fish tacos, sandwiches, wings, desserts, sangria, daily specials. $ BW K TO L D Daily THE FLORIDIAN, 39 Cordova St., 829-0655, thefloridian staug.com. Updated Southern fare, fresh ingredients.

Vegetarian, gluten-free. Fried green tomatobruschetta, 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 for more than 25 years.

The varied menu changes twice daily. Signature dish: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. Sun. brunch. $$ FB R Sun.; L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040.

F Bite Club. BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323.

F BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova, 342-5264. F BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. SALT LIFE Food Shack, 321 A1A Beach Blvd., 217-3256, saltlifefoodshack.com. BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES.

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APPLEBEE’S, 4507 Town Center Pkwy., 645-3590. SEE MANDARIN.

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE, 4910 Big Island Dr., 807-9960.

Upscale Northern Italian fare, wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops, seafood. Dine indoors or al fresco on the terrace. $$$ FB K TO R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000, mshack burgers.com. F BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovinte. com. European-style dining influenced by Italy, Spain and the Mediterranean. Small plates, entrée-size portions, selections from the cheese a charcuterie menu. $$$ BW TO R D Daily

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BASIL THAI & BAR, 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190, basilthaijax.com. F Authentic Thai dishes include Pad Thai, a variety of curries, tempuras, vegetarian dishes, seafood, stir-fry and daily specials. $$ FB L D Mon.-Sat. BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.

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com. F Mediterranean and French inspired cuisine includes steak frites, oak-fired pizza and a new raw bar with seasonal selections. $$$ FB TO L D Daily DICK’S, 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. BOJ. SEE P.V. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. $ BW K L D Daily FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale sushi spot serves a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu. $$ K L D Daily THE GROTTO Wine & Tapas Bar, 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. F Artisanal cheese plates, empanadas, bruschetta, cheesecake. 60+ wines by the glass. $$$ BW Tue.-Sun. HAMBURGER MARY’S Bar & Grille, 3333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 551-2048, hamburgermarys.com. F Wings, sammies, nachos, entrées, specialty drinks, burgers. $$ K TO FB L D Daily KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. New gastropub has local and national craft beers, specialty cocktails and a seasonal menu focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and cuisine. Now serving Sunday brunch. $$ FB L D Daily MEZZE Bar & Grill, 2016 Hendricks Ave., 683-0693, mezzejax.com. Classic cocktails, fresh basil martinis, 35 draft beers, local/craft brews, Mediterranean cuisine.

Hookah patio. Happy hour. $$ FB D Daily MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922, matthews restaurant.com. Chef Matthew Medure’s flagship. Fine dining, artfully presented cuisine, small plates, martini/ wine lists. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. Reservations. $$$$ FB D Mon.-Sat. METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodiner.com. F 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 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Ave., 399-8815, pizzapalacejax.com. F Family-owned; homestyle faves: spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, lasagna. Outside dining. $$ BW K TO L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Ave., 398-3005, taverna sanmarco.com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; local produce, meats. Craft beers, handcrafted cocktails. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily

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360° GRILLE, LATITUDE 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555, latitude360.com. F Popular place serves seafood, steaks, burgers, chicken, sandwiches, pizza. Patio, movie theater. $$ FB TO L D Daily AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 7077 Bonneval Rd., 332-8700. F SEE DOWNTOWN.

ALHAMBRA Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. USA’s longest-running dinner theater; Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tue.-Sun. APPLEBEE’S, 5055 JTB Blvd., 296-6895. SEE MANDARIN. BARBERITOS, 4320 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., Ste. 106, 807-9060. F SEE AMELIA ISLAND. DANCIN DRAGON, 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 363-9888. BOGO lunches, Asian fusion menu. $$ FB K L D Daily DICK’S WINGS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., 619-0954. BOJ winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. THE DIM SUM ROOM, 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 363-9888, thedimsumroom.com. Shrimp dumplings, beef tripe, sesame ball. Traditional Hong Kong noodles, barbecue. $ FB K L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717.

BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. 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. BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR B-Q, 10771 Beach Blvd., 996-7900, monroessmokehousebbq.com. SEE RIVERSIDE. THE PIG BAR-B-Q, 11925 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 619-0321, thepigbarbq.com. Bite Club. Popular fourth-generation barbecue place, family-owned for 60+ years. The signature item is mustard-based “pig sauce.” $ BW K TO B, L D Daily TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426, tavernayamas.com. F Bite Club. Char-broiled kabobs, seafood, wines, desserts. Belly dancing. $$ FB K L D Daily TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA, 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2, 565-1999, tbopizza.com. F New York-style thin crust, brick-oven-baked pizzas (gluten-free), calzones, sandwiches. Boylan’s soda. Curbside pick-up. $$ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat. THE VISCONDE’S Argentinian Grill, 11925 Beach Blvd., Ste. 201, 379-3925. The area’s only Argentinian place.

Traditional steaks, varieties of sausages, pasta, sandwiches, empañadas, wines. $$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

HOLA Mexican Restaurant, 1001 N. Main St., 356-3100, holamexicanrestaurant.com. F Fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, daily specials. Happy hour; sangria. $ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE O.PARK. THE PIG BAR-B-Q, 9760 Lem Turner Rd., 765-4336, thepigbarbq.com. Bite Club. SEE SOUTHSIDE.

NEWS OF THE WEIRD THAT NEW YORK ATTITUDE Gregory Reddick, 54, and his employer, SJQ Sightseeing Tours, filed a lawsuit in June against New York City for “harass[ing]” them and hampering their ability to rip off tourists, specifically, interfering with their “right” to sell tickets for $200 or more for trips on the Staten Island Ferry — which is actually free to ride. Reddick was wearing an unauthorized “Authorized Ticket Agent” jacket when arrested, and according to a New York Post account, believes he operates legally because he misunderstands a technicality in a 2013 court case. Prosecutors, who described the waterfront touristexploitation scene as “the wild west,” found Reddick with seven dates of birth, five aliases and six Social Security numbers.

CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE Doctors at a

hospital in Dongyang, China, removed 420 kidney stones from a single patient in June (a “Mr. He”). One of the surgeons told reporters a soy-heavy diet of tofu was probably to blame. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the most stones removed from one kidney during surgery — in India in 2009 in a three-hour operation — topped out at 172,155.

THIS IS NOT A TEST U.S. students may be clever, but they apparently badly trail Chinese students in cheating on exams (and especially on the use of cheat-enabling technology).

The government’s newest anti-fraud weapon, used recently in the city of Luoyang during crucial university-determining tests, is a six-propeller drone that can hover above a cavernous exam hall, trying to pinpoint locations where designated ace test-takers are radio-transmitting correct answers to their clients, whose tiny earbuds are worn deep in ear canals. Cheating students also use beveragebottle cameras, ordinary-appearing eyeglasses that can scan and transmit images, and fingerprint film to fool fingerprint scanners that otherwise would root out test-taking ringers.

MARKETING HIGH France’s daily La

Provence reported in May that at least one enterprising drug dealer in Marseilles had begun distributing “loyalty cards” to its best customers, offering a 10-euro discount on

future sales after that customer’s card was full (all 10 squares stamped from previous sales).

Said one buyer, “I thought I was hallucinating.

I thought I was at a pizzeria or something.”

The card also expressed thanks for the patronage and reminded the customer of operating hours (11 a.m.-midnight).

REHAB WILL BE DIFFICULT Laquanda

Newby, 25, was charged with three counts of child abuse on June 7 at the county courthouse in Richmond, Virginia, after police spotted her car with two children locked inside on a day in which the temperature reached the 90s. Newby had parked at the courthouse that day to attend her hearing on charges that on May 26, she locked her kids in a hot car while she was out on errands.

WAIT, WHAT? Two students at Florida’s

Valencia College filed a federal lawsuit in May against the school and three instructors for forcing them to undergo “transvaginal probes” as part of their sonography (ultrasound) curriculum. According to the lawsuit, the school insisted students learn the probing on each other because, as an instructor said, “Experience is the best teacher.” The plaintiffs also charged some instructors and a student leader (dubbed the “TransVag Queen”) made inappropriate, sexualized comments about bodies during the demonstrations. Though the school defended the practice initially, it ordered the live probes halted about a week after the lawsuit was filed and announced lessons would in the future be conducted on simulators.

COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS Luis Cruz, 46, sought pre-trial release in Springfield, Massachusetts, in June — even though he’d been charged with heroin distribution and even though his rap sheet, counting his record in Florida, was 52 pages long. His court-appointed lawyer, Anna Levine, was not deterred, arguing that bail wasn’t necessary to ensure her client would appear for trial because none of the 52 pages, she said, contained an arrest for failure to appear. Said Levine, earnestly, “It’s a 52-page record for showing up.”

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Where: Downtown Jax. #1530-0624 K____ , NAS PHARMACY Blond hair in bun, glasses, white suit, turquoise top. We talked in line, parking lot. You: Had very bad day; drive black Sorrento. Want to make sure you’re OK. Me: Gym gear, red pickup truck. When: June 15. Where: NAS Pharmacy. #1529-0624 FUN IN THE SUN You: Getting out of pool; put on loud orange shirt. Flag tattoo. Started reading Harlan Coben novel. Me: Tan in black two-piece trying to get your attention. Hope to see you again. Let’s skinny dip? When: June 6. Where: Green Tree Place. #1528-0617 DRIVE BY I saw Clark Kent in the parking lot. Me: Driving by. You: Walking to your car; you’re really super-looking. I bet you get that a lot, though. When: June 5. Where: Bailey’s Gym. #1527-0617 BREATHLESS AT BIG LOTS You: Beautiful, short hair, coral outfit, buying plastic bins, in Mini-Cooper. Me: Tall guy, striped polo, khakis. Let you ahead; bought pens to write number for you; you left soon. Needed coral party item, never expected perfect coral. When: 2 p.m. June 4. Where: Merrill Road Big Lots. #1525-0610 STUNNING FRECKLED REDHEAD; BE MY MODEL? My jaw dropped! Your stunning looks, beautiful skin are amazing! Didn’t have business card with me; would you consider modeling for a photo shoot? Your schedule, preference. Let me build your portfolio! When: May 11.

Where: Town Center Publix. #1525-0610 TAG YOU’RE IT Me: Brunette, maroon Jeep. You: Smokin’ hottie in the white Nissan truck. Playing cat and mouse over the Intracoastal.

Catch me if you can ;). When: May 30. Where: Beach Boulevard Bridge. #1524-0603 SEXY BLONDE, BOSTON CONCERT You: Very sexy, Sect. 101, Row I, with cute friend, “dates.”

We took selfies together; chemistry unmistakable. Me: Sect.

101, Row K; mature gent; a lot more fun than your date.

Sealed with a kiss. When: May 24. Where: St. Augustine Amphitheatre. #1523-0603

UNFORGETTABLE I pay great attention to small things, I feel so blessed that you were in my presences. Did you come back just to see me? I hope so, ’cause I love seeing you. In any color white, blue, coral … When: May 11. Where: Parked. #1520-0520 VOTE FOR ME You: Widespread Panic shirt. You said you may actually vote Republican if Billary gets nomination. Wanted to speak more, but you had to get home to dogs and pet pigeon.

Let’s get naughty in voting booth! ;). When: May 7. Where: McDonald’s. #1519-0513 VILANO PUBLIX; PULLED GROIN MUSCLE! Produce/dairy around 8 a.m. You live St. Augustine, injured groin surfing Puerto Rico. Left, came back; so flustered talking you forgot eggs. You: PT, work, fishing, watch fi ght.

Me: to beach. Should’ve given my number! When: May 2.

Where: Vilano Beach Publix. #1518-0506 MR. MATRIX You: Dorky in a really sexy way. Me: Drew Barrymore look-alike. Stopped at your booth and heard you say you originally came up with the idea for “The Matrix.” You can give me your red or blue pill anytime, stud! When: April 10.

Where: One Spark. #1517-0415 JUICE BAR BABE You: Incredibly cute girl working juice bar. Braided blonde hair, nose ring. Your favorite is Pineapple Julius. Me: Suave, long-haired Adonis, right arm tattoo, sees you from afar, often there. Let’s meet, talk about more you like. When: April 3. Where: Baymeadows Native Sun. #1516-0408 ENDLESS LOVE You: Handsome, buff, bald man, best smile, driving ivory Cadillac. Me: Short, long hair, blue-eyed girl who works your conversions; my heart melts when I see you. Let’s meet so I can convert you over to a real woman!

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When: March 28. Where: EverBank Field. #1513-0401 HAITIAN GENTLEMAN IN PINK Mr. I make airplanes crank for a living. Ms. Blonde alone on corner reading Folio Weekly ISU impatiently waiting; meanwhile collecting the worst pick-up lines. White boy was smooth; you, however, have my attention. When: March 28. Where: Outside De Real Ting. #1512-0401

COMPARIN’ TATTOOS AT DUNKIN’ DONUTS? Me: Too shy to talk further; noticed your foot tattoo; complimented it. You: Petite, cute in adorable summer dress! Mentioning tat, seeing that smile made my day!

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I CAN’T WEIGHT Me: Tall, blonde and flirtatious. You: Handsome and muscular. You were working on your fitness and I was your witness. Maybe we should get sweaty together? ;) When: April 20. Where: Retro Fitness. #1521-0527

0% IRISH, 100% DRUNK You: Orange sack pack and white sleeveless shirt. Me: White collared shirt and green tie.

Didn’t expect to have a dance partner. Will you shake it off with me again? When: March 17. Where: Brix Taphouse. #1510-0325

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): To determine if you’re aligned with the cosmic flow, answer these: 1. Would you say your current situation is more akin to treading water in a mosquito-ridden swamp, or conducting a ritual of purification in a clear mountain stream? 2. Have you been wrestling with boring ghosts and arguing with traditions that have lost most of their meaning? Or have you been transforming the past and developing a riper relationship with your roots? 3. Are you stuck in a gooey muck? Or are you building a flexible new foundation?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus singer Sam Smith won four Grammys this year, largely on the strength of hit single “Stay with Me.” The song has a lush gospel choir backing up his lead vocals, or so it seems. But in fact, every voice in that choir is his own. He recorded 20 separate harmony tracks that were woven together to create the big sound. What’s the equivalent in your world? How could you produce a wealth of support? What can you do to surround yourself with a web of help and nourishment? How can you amplify and intensify your efforts so they have more clout? Now’s a great time to explore possibilities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Born under Gemini, Gustave Courbet (1819-’77) was a French painter who upset traditionalists.

Unlike many contemporaries, he wasn’t interested in creating idealistic art based on historical and religious themes. He focused on earthy subjects he’d experienced, like the day-to-day lives of peasants and laborers. So even though he became a highly praised celebrity by his mid-30s, the arbiters of the art world tried to exclude him. For example, they denied him a place in Exposition Universelle, a major Parisian international exhibit. In response, Courbet built a temporary gallery next door to the main hall, and displayed his work. As you strive to get your voice heard, be cheeky and innovative. Buy a megaphone, erect a clubhouse or launch a new enterprise. Do what it takes to show who you are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I am trying to be unfamiliar with what I am doing,” said composer John Cage, describing his creative process. That’s good counsel to meditate on. The less expertise and certainty you have about rough magic you’re experimenting with, the more likely it is that it will lead to useful breakthroughs.

To bolster Cage’s advice and help you get the most from a period of self-reinvention, here’s a quote from Picasso: “I imitate everyone except myself.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your words of wisdom are from Leo artist Andy Warhol: “Sometimes people let the same problem make them miserable for years, when they could just say, ‘so what?’ That’s one of my favorite things to say. ‘So what?’” Can I interest you in that approach? It has similarities to the Buddhist strategy of cultivating non-attachment – dropping fixations about matters that can’t be controlled or changed.

You’d draw special benefi ts from the breezy, devilmay-care spirit of Warhol’s version. Start there.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In her late 20s, when J.K. Rowling was a single mom on welfare, she began the Harry Potter books.

Craig Newmark was 42 when he founded Craigslist.

One of the most visited websites is huffingtonpost. com, which Arianna Huffington established at 54.

As for Harland Sanders, KFC creator: He didn’t begin building the global fried-chicken restaurants empire until age 65. It’s never too late to instigate the project

of a lifetime. Between now and your 2016 birthday is favorable for that. Start thinking about it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s the powerbuilding phase of your astrological cycle.

To take maximum advantage, convey this message to your subconscious: “I know you’ll provide me with an abundance of insight, inspiration, and energy for whatever intention I choose to focus on. During the next four weeks, my intention is to cultivate, expand, and refine my personal power. I’ll focus on what author Stephen R. Covey called ‘the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habits and to cultivate higher, more effective ones.’”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I’m a big fan of science, logic and objective thinking. Most of us need more of that. The world would be a saner, safer place if we got regular lessons on how to be more reasonable and rational. But in the immediate future, go in a different direction.

You’ll benefit from injecting your imagination with primal raw crazy wild mojo. Like, you might read utopian sci-fi and fairy tales about talking animals and poetry to scramble your intellectual constructs.

Remember dreams and think about them as if they were revelations from the Great Beyond.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There are lots of inquiries and invitations coming your way – maybe too many. Don’t pursue them all. Only one will make you a better human, braver explorer and wiser lover. And that one, at fi rst glance, may have not as much appeal as others.

Dig deep to identify propositions attractive on the surface but not too substantial. You’re more likely to recognize the offer that has lasting value even if it doesn’t make a good first impression.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I find a lot of people physically attractive, but finding people mentally and spiritually attractive is different and much harder for me.” So says 40ozshawty on her Tumblr page. If you share that frustration, good news. According to my astrological omen-reading, you’re due to encounter a higherthan-usual percentage of mentally and spiritually attractive people in the next six weeks. How will you deal? Will you run away, feeling overwhelmed by the prospect that your life could get more interesting and complicated? Or embrace it, daringly welcoming interesting complications?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You generate good fortune by choosing between two equally invigorating but challenging tasks: losing your illusion or using your illusion. Both are quite worthy of your attention and intelligence. To succeed at either would fuel your emotional growth for months to come. You probably can’t do them both, however. So which will it be: Will you purge the illusion, or put it to work for you?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do you sometimes imagine you’re an underachieving underdog? If so, start weaning yourself from that fantasy. Do you let folks take advantage of you?

Outgrow it. Ever flirt with being a self-pitying martyr?

Say bye-bye to that. Cosmic forces conspire to relieve you of tendencies to act in any or all of those ways. Not saying you’ll instantly transform into a swashbuckling hero who knocks ’em over with radiant self-assurance.

But you will, at the least, be ready to learn much more about wielding your vulnerability as a superpower.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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BACKPAGE EDITORIAL

LET’S NOT DREDGE THE RIVER MAP ART TO COME?

map courtesy Charlie Sellers

MANY PEOPLE SAY THEY WANT TO DREDGE the St. Johns River. I am hoping to reverse the rush toward dredging, and I have an alternative plan. This plan is based on my 45 years’ experience as a Merchant Marine, while serving 35 years in the U.S. Navy Reserve and active duty service. I retired as a USN Commander; and spent my last 23 years in the Merchant Marine as a Chief Engineer.

Instead of dredging, I want to put local people to work here, take many trucks off the road (by using CSX Railroad) and build our economy. Dredging will cost $800 million to $1 billion and we will risk cracking through the rock of the river bottom or creating saltwater intrusion.

My alternate plan includes: • Build an off-load/reload terminal for cargo containers near the Little Jetties Park near Mayport, or at a similar property at the head of the St. Johns River.

• Build a rail line from this terminal along the south side of the river, with bridges as necessary, to the north end of Bartram (Quarantine) Island, with a loading pier. Construct a self-propelled barge (at BAE Systems?), like the barges used by New York Harbor Railroad to transport cargo containers on rail cars from New Jersey to Brooklyn. This barge would be self-propelled and would use liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the fuel for the engines. The new LNG facility being built in Jacksonville could supply the fuel.

• CSX railroad would build a pier near Imeson Industries property to off-load rail cars from Mayport, and then send container rail cars back to the Mayport facility for trans-shipment to other cities in the U.S., or to foreign countries.

The plan would work this way: When a large cargo ship enters the river, a portion of the cargo containers (20,000-30,000 tons or as necessary for draft) would be off-loaded at the terminal onto a railroad train to be shipped on the railroad under the Dames Point Bridge to Bartram Island, where it will be transferred to a self-propelled railroad barge. The barge will ferry the rail cars with the containers filled with cargo across the river to Imeson railroad terminal, where it will be transported to multiple destinations throughout the country by rail. Once a container is loaded onto a railroad car, it will stay on the rail car until it reaches its final destination. No reloading!

The railroad car will cross the river on the barge. The partially off-loaded ships will then

transport the remaining cargo to Tallyrand or Downtown, at less draft. By off-loading at Mayport, Jacksonville will be able to handle any size ship, at any depth. Partially loaded ships could go Downtown to off-load and reload, then back to Mayport to finish loading.

No size ship will be refused by Jacksonville using this concept; this plan will last for many, many years into the future.

Expected results of this plan would be: We would reduce the number of trucks on our roads because a significant portion of the port’s cargo would be shipped by rail from the dock near the Little Jetties Park. There will be no trucks on Mayport Road. One railroad car eliminates 3.5 trucks, and can carry up to 130 tons of cargo.

Now, and in the future, there will be a shortage of drivers. Also, trains create less pollution than trucks. Note: We now have a shortage of truck drivers and the government is changing the rules. Drivers will be required to drive about 10 percent less, with a minimum of two adjacent days off per week. Tired drivers cause accidents. In the winter, when trucks are driving on slippery roads, there are more pileups (as we’ve seen on the news).

Sam Walton’s old policy was: “no foreign products.” Walmart ran an ad in USA Today several months ago about its plan to invest $250 billion over 10 years to bring manufacturing back to the United States.

Think about it! China steals our technology, manufactures products and then ships them to us — we pay and have an unemployment problem. Instead, as per USA Today, imports will decrease nationally. There will be fewer container ships coming to our ports. Some cargo will be shipped across the country by railroad at approximately 30 percent of the cost of shipping on trucks.

Maersk Lines has built one ship, with two more ships on order for the West Coast Trade.

They are 1,302 feet long, do 30 knots, travel to China in five or six days each way, and carry 15,000 TEUs (20-foot equivalent containers).

As a comparison, the largest container ship that has called in Jacksonville carries around 8,000 TEUs. I don’t know why the Chamber and others think that the volume of container cargo will continue to come to Jacksonville.

The amount of cargo being imported to the East Coast will be reduced. What does come in could be shipped cheaper by railroad. If we dredge, Jacksonville will have a deeper port, but will have fewer ships in the future.

Dredging in West Palm Beach cost $2 billion; Miami, $2 billion including a new tunnel for trucks; Port Canaveral, $700 million to start.

GT USA has invested another $100 million and has recently opened its new container terminal on 20 acres in Port Canaveral. These ports are closer to the Panama Canal. They will be taking cargo containers away from JaxPort.

Port Canaveral will expand its port facilities to include two more passenger terminal docks and two container piers, with two of the largest container cranes in the world being built. All these cities will load most of the containers on trucks, and send them north on I-95, through Jacksonville. We’ll get the broken tires and pollution. When manufacturing does come back to the U.S., will we regret spending our city’s cash where it may not be needed?

Dredging the river is only a temporary solution; it will have to be done again in the future.

Remember: If we build an off-load terminal at Mayport, this facility could be used by larger ships going to other lesser draft ports. We could lighten up ships and we would get the handling fees and the railroad fees. Plus, we would not have as many ships going Downtown, saving many hours and transportation costs. We can also do that in reverse. Ships could load in other ports or Downtown Jacksonville and top off in Mayport, before going overseas. I have heard that ships have left 18,000 to 20,000 tons of cargo on the dock because our river is too shallow to get the ships out. These ships could be topped off at the topping-off terminal at the mouth of the river and could leave fully loaded. This sounds like a win-win to me!

The cost of transportation by rail is onethird the cost of trucks and road maintenance.

So let’s rethink what we are planning. Let’s not try to compete with the other deep ports.

We will always be playing catch-up, because dredging the river at this time will only be a temporary fix. Let’s use a different way to move cargo. Let’s build for the future and put many more local people to work.

People will say, “Where will we get the money?” I say, “Let’s start with the $800 million to $1 billion we will save by not dredging the river.” Two things are happening: The river is caving in due to dredging in the past (Liberty Street and Heckscher Drive), and our roads are deteriorating due to the additional truck traffic.

Therefore, I say: DON’T DREDGE! DEVELOP AND USE THE RAILROADS! A map is attached with my proposal for a new rail line along the shoreline of the river.

Charlie Sellers Jacksonville Beach Allied Geothermal of Jacksonville Inc.

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