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FALL ARTS PREVIEW: VISUAL ART EDITION

BEHOLD: THE OBELISKS!

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BY KARA POUND PHOTOS BY DENNIS HO St. Augustine public art project joins local and international artists for a MONUMENTAL EFFORT

FALL ARTS GALLERY [18] AND EXHIBITION CALENDAR

Plan your season of enlightenment with help from FOLIO WEEKLY’S comprehensive directory of the visual arts

FEATURED ARTICLES

OPTIMIST’S CLUB

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BY AG GANCARSKI LIBERTY STREET solution speaks to larger consensus

THE LAST WALTZ

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BY JORDAN FERRELL One final HOMESTAND for Suns’ owner

COLUMNS + CALENDARS OUR PICKS 6 FROM THE EDITOR 8 MAIL 8 BRICKBATS & BOUQUETS 8 FIGHTIN’ WORDS 9 NEWS 10

JAG CITY FILM MAGIC LANTERNS ARTS MUSIC THE KNIFE

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RESIST 450 BY GREG PARLIER In St. Augustine, INDIGENOUS GROUPS want the city’s big anniversary celebration to tell a more inclusive story

DINING ASTROLOGY I SAW U CLASSIFIEDS CROSSWORD NEWS OF THE WEIRD

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ART OF DIVERSITY

A JOURNEY THROUGH AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTRY

Presented in conjunction with the poignantly affecting exhibit Whitfield Lovell: Deep River, the event “A Journey Through African-American Artistry,” explores and celebrates AfricanAmerican experiences connecting diverse voices through stories, art, music, and performances by Northeast Florida artists, including poet-storyteller Ajamu Mutima, painter Thony Aiuppy, speaker Nyah Vanterpool, actress Antoinette Johnson, and a performance by RSVP (Ritz Sound & Vocal Performers). 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, free admission; the exhibit runs through Sept. 13, cummer.org.

OLD & NEW WAVERS

EINSTEIN-A-GO-GO REUNION

Opening in 1985, the Jacksonville Beach all-ages club offered sanctuary and solace for bored kids, punks, goths, and outcasts while staging some truly incredible concerts featuring then-underground bands. Nirvana, Sonic Youth, The Replacements, Meat Puppets, Jane’s Addiction, 10,000 Maniacs, and hundreds of other big-time and lesser-known (but still great) acts rocked the house while owners the Faircloth family maintained a welcoming and safe vibe. This weekend, folks can celebrate the club’s 30th anniversary, 8 p.m. Sept. 5 with DJ Ricky at Eclipse Nightclub, Avondale, $10, eclipsejax.com. Proceeds benefit Sulzbacher Center and Ponte Vedra Beach Cultural Center’s Music Therapy Program for Children with Special Needs.

RAD ART

EXTENDED PLAYBOOK

Since 2004, Rob DePiazza’s space:eight gallery has offered local art lovers some of the most retinarocking contemporary art in this area. While the gallery’s been on a brief hiatus, this new exhibit showcases the extraordinary works of several Atlantabased artists. Extended Playbook is a collaborative exhibition featuring George Long (pictured Untitled, screen-print, 2015), Jessica Caldas, Mario Schambon, William Downs, Adrian Barzaga, Mike Stasny, and Erin Michelle Vaiskauckas. The opening reception includes live music by IFLY and DePiazza’s traditional refreshments of gourmet junk food; 6-11 p.m. Sept. 4, in Screen Arts, King Street, St. Augustine; the exhibit runs through Dec. 3; spaceeight.com.

MEGA THROWDOWN CELEBRATE 450!

Happy Birthday, Oldest City in America! You don’t look a day over 445. Incidentally, who’s that old white-bearded guy who carouses through your streets, wearing only lime-green trunks and a black cowboy hat? Leo, you say? All right! Celebrate 450! events include street festivals, a Landing Day Thanksgiving Feast and celebration, dozens (literally) of national and local live musical acts including Aaron Neville, Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell (pictured), and Justin Townes Earle, as well as historic reenactments, commemorations, art exhibits, a Spanish wine festival, and a whole lot more! Sept. 4-12, at various St. Augustine locations; for more info and a full schedule, go to staugustine-450.com.

SIGNATURE GROOVES PONCHO SANCHEZ

Grammy-winning jazz great Poncho Sanchez has added his propulsive, conga-driven rhythms to the music of fellow heavyweights like Cal Tjader, Tower of Power, Hugh Masakela, Claire Fischer, and Mongo Santamaria, among others. Equally renowned for his solo work, the now-64-year-old Sanchez is also a veteran album producer and continues to wow music lovers in halls and festivals with his innovative and singular take on Latin jazz. 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, Downtown, $34-$44, ritzjacksonville.com. 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2015

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FROM THE EDITOR

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DELUSIONS OF PERSECUTION TWO WEEKS AGO, A VIDEO EMERGED of actress Ellen Page confronting the Texas Tea-partier with a hankerin’ for assault-rifle-seared-bacon, Ted Cruz. When Page asked Cruz about the ways in which the term “religious liberty” has been used, in the past, to justify denying equal rights to both women and African Americans, the Republican presidential candidate flipped the script on the Canadian, arguing that, to the contrary, Christians are the ones being persecuted. “In many states, someone can be fired for being gay or being transgendered … and I just don’t think that sounds very American,” Page offered. “At the end of the day, what we should not be doing is persecuting people,” Cruz replied, pork sandwich in hand, before telling the story of a couple who was sued for refusing to allow a gay marriage to be held in their privately owned wedding venue. Cruz offered the story as an example of what he deemed persecution. This focus on protecting the rights of Christian business owners rather than the denial of the rights of gay and lesbian couples to have their marriage recognized by the government has played well for the junior Senator. Cruz is a smart guy. He was a debate champion at Princeton before earning his law degree from Harvard, where he edited the Harvard Law Review. And Cruz approaches this debate with the instincts of a disingenuous lawyer who knows how to choose his words. Or word. Persecuted. For Christians, that word carries a lot of weight. As Paul Waldman of The American Prospect argued just a few years ago, “The impulse to jam that crown of thorns down on your head is a powerful one in politics. It means you’ve achieved the moral superiority of the victim, and the other side must be the victimizer.” In Iowa, or when addressing fellow conservatives, Cruz the lawyer demonstrates an almost effortless ability to poison the jury pool. He’s chosen the word persecution because it plays to the moral superiority of that jury. The problem, as Waldman points out, “is that these folks don’t seem to have much of a grasp on what second-class citizenship actually looks like. Last time I checked, nobody was forbidden to vote because they’re a Christian, or not allowed to eat in their choice of restaurants, or forced to use separate water fountains, or even be forbidden by the state to marry the person of their choice.” Ellen Page, who is not in quite the same eloquence league as Cruz, uses the word persecution just once, arguing that gays and lesbians used to be thrown in jail. She uses the word discrimination several times. And when she argues that in many places in the U.S., a person can be fired for being gay or transgender, she is by default talking about Jacksonville, Florida. If you read this publication with any regularity, you know the story by now: The Jacksonville City Council failed to pass a Human Rights Ordinance that would protect gays and lesbians (but not transgender individuals) from discrimination in employment. Then, a couple of years later, Mayor Alvin Brown ordered his General Counsel to study whether or not discrimination exists in the city. The study came back in the affirmative and Mayor Lenny Curry, who argued during his campaign that the people of Jacksonville do not discriminate, has been very quiet on the subject. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2015

RETHINKING “RETHINKING RECYCLING”

Last week, at a private meeting at the River Club, several key players in Jacksonville politics agreed to “not get out in front of Mayor Lenny Curry on the issue,” according to Nate Monroe of The Florida Times Union. Former Mayor John Delaney told the T-U, “The community is ready, on both sides, to have this discussion.” What is there to discuss? The mayor has said, in regard to many issues, that he plans to convene all the interested parties. When it comes to a comprehensive Human Rights Ordinance in Jacksonville, however, that strategy has the potential to be problematic. As Maria Mark, who pushed through the area’s only Human Rights Ordinance protecting the LGBT community and lost her Atlantic Beach City Council seat last week, has argued, coming up with instances where the majority votes to protect the rights of a minority group is nearly impossible. Of the nearly 320 million people in the United States, more than 70 percent identify as Christian, according to the most recent studies from the Pew Research Center. Florida is pretty normal (though Florida Man may indicate otherwise) when compared to the religious leanings of the rest of the country. And here in Northeast Florida, one only has to open his or her eyes and behold nine square blocks occupied by the third-largest church in the Southern Baptist Convention, or the crosses outside virtually every subdivision and/or converted Walmart, to decipher who the majority is. Christians are not being discriminated against in Northeast Florida. And they are certainly not being persecuted. However, the General Counsel study showed that discrimination does exist. The majority has allowed such behavior to occur. The majority has proved unlikely to support protections for gays and lesbians. The majority has proved even less likely to support protections for transgender individuals. The majority has allowed discrimination. The majority has allowed the persecution of the LGBT-Q community. Yet, the city’s leaders feel no sense of urgency to intervene. Maybe it’s time to choose our words more wisely. Matthew B. Shaw mshaw@folioweekly.com twitter/matthew_b_shaw

SAD, CONFUSING, SLOPPY ARTICLE IN Folio Weekly about recycling in Jacksonville [“Rethinking Recycling,” Keith Marks, Aug. 19]. Article claims recycling is inefficient and unprofitable, which is just not the truth. Surely I do agree that Jax recycling is not as efficient or as profitable as it COULD be, but to state it is flatly “inefficient and unprofitable” is not a truthful statement. In telling the story, it would have been appropriate to give some credit to Mayor [Tommy] Hazouri who started our recycling. But how can you give anyone the appropriate credit when you think the blue bins did not even start until about 12 or 13 years after they started? In telling the story, well, it would be nice to point out that there was a huge leap forward in the quantity recycled when Jax shifted to the big bins on wheels. And it might have been nice to give somebody credit for the decision to go to the big bins on wheels. The article complains that Jax probably does waste some recycled goods due to problems involved in mixing together all the recycled items. Right. This is correct. What would have been nice is to point out that this problem has a cure readily available. Many cities, such as Los Angeles, have solved the problem nicely with one big bin on wheels for certain recycled items and one other big bin on wheels for other items. (Of course, it’s better not to combine glass and paper in the same bin, for example. This isn’t some new discovery.) A constructive article would have pointed out that the Jax program is efficient, profitable and environmentally smart but that some easy steps can make it work better. If we hope for politicians to do right, we should try harder to give them a little bit of praise as

appropriate. And if Jax is to become the awesome city which is possible, no recycling articles should be written which obliterate, extirpate and expunge all traces of the selfless visionary do-gooders who fought for recycling back in 1987, 1988, 1989; people such as Lucy Wallace, Nelson Helmuth and the indefatigable John Austin. A more entertaining and useful story could be done by starting with one of the instigators, such as Ms. Wallace. Sufficient time has elapsed now to make possible the discussion not possible before. NOW we can talk openly and honestly about how many of the so-called environmental groups here worked against recycling at that time. And talk freely about the corruption involved by nefarious schemers who sought to block recycling. I’d be sad if the story of our city is written as having enjoyed support from environmentalist groups for the start of recycling. Not true. This important step for environmentalism was done despite the active and corrupt opposition from the leaders of local environmental organizations. In 1987, the only local environmental group worth a damn here in Jacksonville was CAGI, Citizens Against Garbage Incineration. This small ragtag group of honest people defeated all the big-shot environmental groups, the Chamber, the Council and the lobbyists. CAGI succeeded in promoting recycling and re-use and compost … and in halting the rush to build a one-billiondollar mass-burn garbage facility which would have polluted our air and water, and bankrupted our city government. Andy Johnson via email 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 BRICKBATS TO FOUR OF THE FIVE ST. AUGUSTINE CITY COMMISSIONERS for voting under curious circumstances (see: “Fountain of Cronyism?”, FW July 22, by Derek Kinner) to grant exemption to the city’s strict zoning laws, allowing the historic Dow Museum property to be rezoned as a planned unit development. The commission voted 4-1, with Mayor Nancy Shaver the lone dissenting vote, provoking fears that more commercial development may be allowed in the area. BRICKBATS TO THE FLORIDA TIMES UNION Last Thursday, Aug. 27, as another tragedy linked to gun violence made the front page of the T-U, another advertisement for a local gun show accompanied it. In May, after the first of what are now three gun show ads appeared near a story involving gun violence in the paper or online, Kurt Caywood, the T-U’s vice president of audience, called the (mis)placement “unfortunate” and “clearly an oversight,” while promising they were “aggressively reviewing [their] procedures and will implement steps to prevent such a situation in the future.” BOUQUETS TO THE AMERICAN BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER On Aug. 15, the Amelia Island home of the American Beach Museum celebrated the 80th anniversary of the founding of American Beach by Abraham Lincoln Lewis (Florida’s first African-American millionaire and longtime LaVilla resident) as a place of relaxation and recreation for African Americans during segregation. KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? HOW ABOUT A PROVERBIAL BRICKBAT? Send your submissions to mail@folioweekly.com. Submissions should be a maxium of 50 words and directed toward a person, place, or topic of local interest.

FIGHTIN’ WORDS

OPTIMIST’S CLUB

LIBERTY STREET solution speaks to larger consensus EARLIER THIS YEAR, WHEN THE SO-CALLED Liberty Street Collapse happened, a narrative emerged that, amazingly enough, is continuing to flower. It was created by the Lenny Curry campaign. His spokesperson and strategist, Brian Hughes, is not one to let a crisis or a news cycle go to waste. “The lack of urgency displayed by the mayor’s office after the Liberty Street collapse is irresponsible,” Curry claimed. “Brown’s absence of a plan in time of crisis mirrors his lack of leadership as mayor. Instead of taking immediate action, the mayor waited nearly two weeks to simply accept his role in the failure, then only offered minimal relief to the people of this community.” Meanwhile, Fabien Levy, the deposed spox for the Curry campaign, countered with, “It’s sad that Lenny Curry is playing politics and creating a political sideshow when others are actually delivering solutions to help Jacksonville families.” In terms of gamesmanship, Levy was playing Go Fish while Hughes was playing Global Thermonuclear War. The framing of that narrative was just one example. For whatever reason, the Brown side was slow to act. Brown’s communications director, Dave DeCamp, got sent to the disaster zone for a press conference from which he may be still recovering. And as Brown’s time in office ended, almost six months after the Liberty Street Collapse, nothing tangible had been done. Shortly after Curry’s inauguration, he pushed FDOT to move its safety inspection up a few weeks, saying that this is the kind of “urgency” and “dedication” that his administration would deliver. Then, they were rather quiet, up until last week, when Council President Greg Anderson, Chief Administrative Officer Sam Mousa, and Chief Financial Officer Mike Weinstein rolled out an ambitious proposal. Anderson led off, describing the zone as “unsightly” and a consequence of “deferred maintenance,” which was a hallmark of city government in recent years as property tax revenue flatlined. The solution, said the council president, would turn a “showplace for blight into a showpiece for our city,” creating “an exciting new waterfront addition to our downtown” that would “last 50 to 60 years into the future.” The $37M capital improvement project encompasses these efforts: I. Replacing Coastline between Newnan and Market II. Replacing and extending the Liberty Street Bridge to the St. Johns River III. Removing the section of Coastline between Market and Liberty IV. Removing the Courthouse Parking Deck V. Providing streetscape improvements to rerouted sections of Northbank Riverwalk The only drawback? “Contractors are not quite as hungry as they were, so they are able to jack up their prices a little,” said Sam Mousa about the current building boomlet, in a quote that Marvin Edwards likely will file away for future use. Mike Weinstein, the city’s finance officer, discussed the 25-year repayment schedule,

which would not require an adjustment of debt service until next year. “We’re borrowing about $70 million, and coming down on debt obligation by about $140 million [from last year’s proposed budget]. This adjusts our debt $12 million more next year,” Weinstein said last week. “We still go down on debt obligation … even with the $20 million borrowed next year.”

“It is going to be done through debt service, and it is going to be something we’ll all be very proud of.” The notoriously tough Finance Committee softened. They approved the project unanimously, with only logistical questions. All agreed that this was the kind of infrastructural renewal that the oft-maligned Capital Fund was designed to do. Whether that was because of the soft power of the Anderson/Curry alliance, or because of the project’s merits, or both, is the question that bears asking. Some have wondered how this Council would receive the current budget if Alvin Brown’s team had proposed it. One thing that was apparent, at the end of Wednesday’s Finance Committee budget review, was that that never would have happened. Comments were made by councilmembers about steam not coming out of the ears of Council Auditor Kirk Sherman this year, and “not having to move a decimal point in this budget,” and how delightful and refreshing it was for Finance to work with Mousa and Weinstein. Are these critiques fair? Who the hell knows? But they are part of the narrative that has emerged, one that frames the reasonably harmonious relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government. Curry’s biggest worry at this point is not reining in Council. It really is what’s happening in China, what happened in Greece, what will happen with Fed Policy. Left unsaid is that Brown’s budgets arguably were what they were because the city was crawling out of the recession created by the crash of 2008. Smoke and mirrors, maybe. But it wasn’t done for the sake of pulling magic tricks. Mousa and Weinstein are very smart men, and they know every angle; as well, they are great quotables and sources of historical insight. But there is no city government in the country with a strategy to counteract what looks like a looming macroeconomic disaster. Stocks are soft, commodity markets are in decline, and Lucille looks set to leave us with four hungry children and a crop in the field. Picked a fine time, that one. AG Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com twitter/AGGancarski SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 9

BIG RIGS, POEMS AND A SHANTYBOAT

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FOUR YEARS AFTER LYNN’S FIRST HUSBAND, Navy Lieutenant Daniel Glenn, was shot down in a North Vietnam rice paddy, lines from her poem “War Waste” appeared in the Dec. 7, 1970 issue of Time Magazine. Daniel was still a prisoner of war. Lynn Skapyak Harlin was Lynn Glenn back then, not yet the author of poetry collections Press 1 for More Options and Real Women Drive Trucks, not yet the “trucker poet” who quit teaching at Florida Community College at Jacksonville in 1985 to drive a tractor trailer for three years, not the doyenne of the Shantyboat Writers workshops. She was 25 years old, “half-married, halfwidowed,” as Time said, studying English at Jacksonville University, hosting poetry readings in her Arlington apartment. In “War Waste,” she asked, “Where are the big brave warriors now? The SAM in the schoolyard/ shot him down./ They dragged him out of the paddy,/ moved him through the streets,/ filled his ears with taunts,/ banged his body with rocks/ tortured him with mind-bending/ fleshracking, tired tormenting/ questions. Finished with him./ And now he sits, he waits./ He waits for the red, white and blue.” Lifetimes later, in 1995, Jim Harlin and Lynn Skapyak were looking at “shantyboats” the state of Georgia demanded be cleared from the Altamaha River. The colonies of ragged redneck houseboats had been condemned as eyesores and health hazards. Skapyak’s spent a lot of her life on the water, including years in her mid-20s when she went back and forth between Jacksonville and Dutch friends’ tjalks (pronounced “challuks”) in the North Sea. Finally Lynn and Jim, soon to marry, came to Pig Farm Landing in Jesup, Georgia, and saw eight shantyboats, which Skapyak describes as “derelict little river cottages afloat on Styrofoam blocks or 55-gallon tanks.” She wanted the ugliest one. In 1997, she published a poem called “Jesup” that reads like a Flannery O’Connor footnote-illumination: “It could have/ been Jesus,/ ’cept for the p,” and in 2001, she started offering on-board Shantyboat Writers Workshops at Seafarers Marina on the Trout River on Jacksonville’s Northside. Skapyak has known Jacksonville’s writers since the late 1960s. She knew the Bukowskilike poet Allen Justiss, who spent time in the drunk tank with Bukowski and fell drunk into a pond at a 1970s University of Florida reading with Allen Ginsberg and Gary Snyder. She recalls local, internationally known, literary journals like Kalliope and State Street Review, now defunct, and readings at places like Buddy Ezell’s in Riverside, Midnight Expresso in Riverside and Arlington, and Shakespeare’s Cat at Chamblin Bookmine in the 1990s. Sitting in Skapyak’s book-lined office in her Westside home, I’m reminded of Ginsberg’s experiential definition of poetry, in relation to her life experience: “The madman bum and angel beat in time with the absolute heart of the poem butchered out of their own bodies good to eat a thousand years,” poetry distilled from living fully. She’s 70. Cigarette fumes waft up through strands of her enormous wild white hair. Skapyak has mixed emotions about today’s local literary culture. She’s happy the city’s colleges are producing scores of

young writers, but worries that master of fine arts’ creative writing programs increasingly produce a “clique” of writers little concerned with writing outside their circle. “Writing needs to be ecumenical,” she says. Likewise, she says Jacksonville is still too racially segregated and that its writing scene mirrors that segregation. Writers who claim to represent Jacksonville, she says, need “deep interplay with the culture of writers here before them.” I ask Lynn Skapyak why she calls herself a bitch. The word’s blatant misogyny means I never use it. “Because I truly am,” she says. “When I read something, and it’s not good, and someone asks me how it is, I tell them. I see if they’re serious, or if they just want me to say, ‘Oh, it’s so nice, it reminds me of Scranton, Pennsylvania.’” She conducts six to eight six-week workshops aboard the boat each year, and many workshops lead her to one-on-one relationships with writers. Recent workshops have included artist Jim Draper, poet Tonn

Pastore, and artist and writer Oscar Senn. Senn, who’s written award-winning young adult novels, has painted portraits of Skapyak across the years. Skapyak may be best known for coaching and editing Donna Hicken’s The Good Fight, about the local news anchor’s surviving breast cancer, and the follow-up book, as Donna Deegan, about forming a foundation and local marathon/fundraiser in her name. “Oh, we fought and fought,” Skapyak says. “I once told her that if she didn’t have breast cancer, I’d kill her.” She calls writing a “bloodsport,” says, “Writing should never be about ejaculating onto the page.” Lynn Skapyak Harlin would like to write her memoirs, “but living them was hard enough.” She has bookshelves full of journals dating back to when she was 12. She laughs and says she’ll burn them all before she dies. I tell her she’d better not. I’m not laughing. Tim Gilmore mail@folioweekly.com

NEWS

BRINGING MUSIC TO LIFE THE MUSIC EXPERIENCE seeks to connect people with the tools of the rock trade

SQUIGGY DiGIACOMO SPENT THE BETTER PART of the last decade at the mercy of musical instrument manufacturers. He was part of the brain trust behind the transformation of Orange Park’s musical instrument megastore, Crazy Dave’s Music, into an international e-commerce retailer. They perfectly caught the wave on the up swell as EBay rose to prominence; one of the first major success stories of the e-commerce world in regard to musical instruments. But as the market grew, so did the competition. Even Amazon used Crazy Dave’s as unofficial market research to see what sold, and then Amazon struck deals with said manufacturers. The writing was on the wall, and Squiggy was looking for a way to turn it all around — to put manufacturers in the position of needing him. A fact gnawed at him, and, ultimately, gave him the insight he sought. According to industry numbers, only 5 percent of the world’s population plays a musical instrument. It’s a startling figure, considering the total annual market sales of instrument manufacturers is more than $7 billion. At conference after conference, music manufacturers talked about their market share, but nobody talked about the 95 percent of humankind who aren’t playing music. Lightning strikes in ironic ways. While talking it over with one of the biggest hard rock and metal concert promoters in the country, Danny Wimmer, Squiggy came up with the idea for what would become The Music Experience — an interactive exhibit that showcases musical instruments and the stories behind those instruments. At Crazy Dave’s Music Experience, the focus is on inspiration, not sales. The experience tells the brands’ stories and inspires people to become characters in the story of music. “I used to love walking into a dusty, dimly lit music store hoping to find something that I didn’t even know I needed,” says DiGiacomo. “At some point, these stores closed their doors and became websites. There are no more music stores — only stores that happen to sell music equipment. There’s a difference. There are some websites out there that really try to do remarkable things, but nothing is more remarkable than picking up an instrument and playing it.” The Music Experience is a 6,000-square-

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LET THERE BE LIT

foot mobile musical construct that travels to the larger hard rock and metal music festivals, connecting all manner of fans with interactive memories. Fans get to meet their music idols and regular musicians as well, hear them play, play music with them, try gear, see documentary films, and interact with the manufacturers directly. The goal is to once again humanize the music industry, showcasing the story of the instruments. From Fender jazz bass in the Motown Sound to Chet Atkins’ Gretsch guitar to Jimi Hendrix’s iconic Fender Stratocaster plugged into a Marshall amp, DiGiacomo argues that the story of a musician includes the instruments. The goal is for rockers to walk away from The Music Experience more aware and educated than they were when they came in. Ambassadors from each manufacturer are there to engage concertgoers — they know the stories and tell most of them in the first person because they were there. People leave knowing the stories of Wayne Charvel, Grover Jackson, Don Randall, Leo Fender, Jim Marshall, Fred Gretsch and Paul Reed Smith — creators of guitars, amps, and myriad other gear that allow rockers to inspire. After his father passed away from cancer, DiGiacomo partnered with the nonprofit FxCK CANCER. Their mission is to fight cancer by raising awareness about early cancer detection. “After losing my dad, the word success changed drastically for me,” says DiGiacomo. “During my dad’s eulogy, my father’s best friend asked ‘If Jocko [my dad] has helped you, please stand.’ I saw the entire church stand and there wasn’t a dry eye among them. That’s success.” For Squiggy DiGiacomo, success is humanizing an industry that shaped him. “For The Music Experience, it’s being a linchpin for doing something the instrument industry thought was impossible. Not just doing it, but doing it with my best friends and people from the instrument industry that I have idolized.” It may be that the days of the music store being ground zero for aspiring rockers, where musicians shepherded youth into rockdom — the ferryman leading the young souls to the fiery, rocky shores of Hades — are long gone. DiGiacomo is the new ferryman. Keith Marks mail@folioweekly.com

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RESIST 450 In St. Augustine, INDIGENOUS GROUPS want the city’s big anniversary celebration to tell a more inclusive story FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS AGO THIS week, a curiously clad, proud man speaking a peculiar language sailed through what is now the St. Augustine Inlet, with 800 people in tow, looking for a place to stay. The inhabitants of the 1565 Village of Seloy, whom historians have come to call the Timicua, helped Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles and his entourage set up camp in present-day St. Augustine, even giving them their own buildings to live in. The natives helped the newly-arrived Spaniards get acclimated with what would be their new home, teaching them to use palm branches in constructing housing and to fish the local waters, skills the Spanish had no chance of learning without Timicuan assistance. Nine months later, Menendez began ridding the area of its natives, unable to effectively convert them to Christianity or enslave them. This week, as St. Augustine throws a birthday party, complete with fireworks and a cake to celebrate the Spanish founding of the city by Menendez, some indigenous groups feel significantly disrespected. Their story, they say, goes untold as their perpetrator is celebrated. “They don’t need to celebrate these criminal people and what they have done to us. If you don’t have a connection to what they have done to us, it doesn’t mean anything to you, but it means something to us. It’s not right,” says Bobby C. Billie, a spiritual leader and member of the Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation of Aboriginal Peoples, an independent group that lives in rural South Florida, separate from the federally recognized and casino-rich Seminole Tribe of Florida. Indigenous people and their supporters are expected to gather in St. Augustine September 4-8 to protest the 450th celebration. “The whole event to me is so childish … and disrespectful of indigenous people, and of people that understand that Pedro Menendez was an evil man. To set him up as some kind of important person .... He was not. He was a murderer. He killed people. He enslaved people,” says Shannon Larson, indigenous rights activist and protest organizer. City officials say the 450th is not about Menendez, and though they are sensitive toward what happened to the native peoples four-and-a-half centuries ago, this event is not necessarily about what happened before Founder’s Day, just as it’s not about the city’s importance in the Civil Rights struggle of the 1960s, or Henry Flagler’s influence on the city. The only event that centers around Menendez, officials say, is put on by the Cathedral Basilica Catholic Church, and the city isn’t technically involved. As it does every year, the church will host a reenactment of Menendez’s landing at Mission Nombre de Dios, followed by a commemorative mass at its downtown cathedral. This year, those events will be

Bobby C. Billie, a spiritual leader and member of the Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation of Aboriginal Peoples bridged by a community parade down San Marco Avenue from the mission to the cathedral. “It’s important to remember that this is a celebration of a European settlement. It’s a birthday party. It doesn’t mean we don’t have a history prior to that, but it’s not set up in that way,” says Mayor Nancy Shaver. Shaver admits the exhibit, and the city, could be telling the story of the region’s first inhabitants better. She acknowledges that a casual everyday visitor wouldn’t see any reference to indigenous people, since there are no statues or plaques dedicated to their story in a city that is predominantly Spanish, and she says she wants to improve that. The federally appointed St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission set goals in 2011 for what has been a four-year commemoration of the 1565 founding. They set out to “create engaging programs that will draw national and international visitors,” and tell the world about St. Augustine’s historic role in America and its multicultural roots. Officials point to Tapestry: The Cultural Threads of First America exhibition in the city’s Visitor Information Center, as the educational hub of the commemoration. The exhibit weaves a story of cooperation among Spanish, the African Americans who traveled with them, some of whom were free, and Native Americans. Panels illustrate a “First Thanksgiving,” and a peaceful village for all parties for nine months. Dana Ste. Claire, director of the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration, wants to focus visitors’ attention on this cooperative story, which distinguishes Menendez’s settling of St. Augustine from the more immediately violent excursions of Hernando Desoto and Hernando Cortez. But even Ste. Claire, who says he studied archeology and anthropology with a focus on Native American cultures, admits that after those first apparently blissful nine months, “political and philosophical differences” led to “some open genocide and infanticide” of indigenous peoples, something the exhibit touches on only briefly. “In a short period of time, Indians were subjected to a variety of social and political pressures — they were forcibly converted to new religions, often cruelly treated, and in some circumstances used as slaves,” reads one panel, the only mention of active mistreatment of natives by the Spanish in the exhibit.

Billie, however, is concerned with issues that run much deeper than how the city celebrates its founding. For one, the still-active Doctrine of Discovery, first expressed by Pope Nicholas V in 1452, and later adopted as law in the United States, ordered the “vanquish” of any “enemies of Christ,” including Native Americans, “to reduce such persons to perpetual slavery” and take away all their possessions and property. Despite recent apologies by Pope Francis, the doctrine has been used as legal precedent in the U.S. as recently as 2005 in the City of Sherrill, New York vs. Oneida Indian Nation. For another, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine’s fort, only briefly discusses its own role as an unjustified prison for indigenous people. Officials for the fort, under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, say they aim to tell the complete story, and are working to do better. When Billie enters the fort, he says he feels the pain of spirits who suffered there. He says the federal government should tear the fort

If you don’t have a CONNECTION to what they have done to us, it doesn’t mean anything to you, but it means something to us. IT’S NOT RIGHT. down to begin a healing process. “Tell the truth. Stop lying to the kids,” he says. Billie, like many other indigenous peoples, believes he’s a caretaker of the Earth, with a responsibility to protect it. The killing of his ancestors represents a killing of the Earth. He urges people to turn their attention to the ailing planet, and take action to begin the healing process. “It’s almost too late already. You can see the roads are failing, and earthquakes and hurricanes have started happening. Nature is trying to tell us something. It’s up to you people to say, ‘Someday I’m going to have a kid, and I want them to have the same or better than I have it.’ That’s why we’re trying to bring attention to the people.” “We have tried to work with [white people] for over 500 years and nothing has changed. It has come to a point that they have to realize who they are as human beings and to respect one another. Love one another,” he says. Greg Parlier mail@folioweekly.com SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 11

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Can the Jags stop ELITE QBs? Doesn’t look like it.

his year may just be the end of Three Yards and a Cloud of Dust for the Jacksonville Jaguars, which has been the team’s operative mode this entire century. When Jack Del Rio was hired 12 years ago, former owner Wayne Weaver threw some shade the way of departed coach Tom Coughlin at the presser. “No more three yards and a cloud of dust,” Weaver said. Del Rio’s hire was to be the beginning of a new era. And it sort of was. From Leftwich to Garrard to McCown (!) to Gabbert (!!) and now to Bortles, Jaguars fans have sat through a decade and a half of putrid offense. At their best, the Jags were just two steps behind Peyton and the Colts. At their worst? A lot of three and outs. It looks like the nightmare is about over. Blake Bortles is making the requisite progress in his sophomore year. Three preseason games in the books, and he’s made smart decisions in all of them. Game 3, against Detroit, the offense turned in a solid performance. The debut of TJ Yeldon was eagerly anticipated by most. A telling bit of caution was extended my way by an Alabama fan I know: Yeldon fumbles and he gets hurt. Sure enough, he fumbled on the goal line; managed to score before that happened. He did not get hurt in the game; knock on wood. He also seemed to have an issue getting through open holes. Whether that was a function of nerves, of still getting up to speed with the offense, or vision will be a question worth monitoring going forward. The most interesting play from Yeldon found him in the slot, as Bortles took the shotgun in an empty backfield. Yeldon took the flare and juked his way to a 12 yard gain. For those wondering how the Jaguars might use their crowded backfi eld, consider that Yeldon and Denard Robinson both offer a compelling mismatch opportunity in the slot, and a counterpoint to renaissance man Marcedes Lewis, who hasn’t looked this good in a preseason since before he signed his big money contract. So the offense looks solid. The defense? It needs some help. Which is ironic, given that Gus Bradley was the architect of the best defense in the current NFL era in Seattle. As I wrote elsewhere on Friday night, “the defensive secondary is shakier than the Chinese stock market. Golden Tate ran through them like a truck driver through a bag of Krystals, including on a play in the second quarter where he clowned Aaron Colvin so badly that they are having the DB fitted for some oversized shoes and a red nose. The pass rush is more like a slow jog.” How to remedy that issue? Sadly, they don’t seem to have the pieces in house. This still looks like a unit that Andrew Luck picks apart twice a year. They’re going to have to sift through the cut lists of other teams. Tim Jennings got cut from the Bears because they “wanted to go younger.” There will be guys like that available. We keep hearing about how free agents want to come to Jacksonville, because of the incometaxweatherscoreboardGusBradleypositiveattitude. Jags need to get some help in that secondary, and on the defensive front also. Let’s see what they do between now and the first real game. AG Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com twitter/AGGancarski

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THE LAST WALTZ

One final HOMESTAND for Suns’ owner IN TTHE HE B BELLY ELLY EL LY O OFF TH THEE BA BAS BASEBALL SEBA SEBA SE BALL LL G GROUNDS ROUN RO UNDS UN DS ooff Jacksonville, Peter “Pedro” Bragan Jr., soonto-be-ex-owner of the Jacksonville Suns, still has an office. His desk is littered with paperwork, newspaper clippings, stat columns and the beginnings of an untitled autobiography. On the wall behind him hang framed photos of family, friends and past players. One stands out among them, though — it’s of him, age six or so, in a St. Louis Cardinals uniform, attempting to portray his favorite left-handed first baseman, Stan Musial. This season makes 31 years that Bragan has been a part Jacksonville’s oldest sport’s mainstay, Minor League Baseball. This week marks Pedro’s last as the Suns owner, with the final game on Sept. 7. Prior to Bragan’s bottom of the ninth, so to speak, Folio Weekly sat down with him to talk business, success and, most important, baseball. Folio Weekly: I have to know — where did the name “Pedro” come from? Peter Bragan: It all started with my dad’s brother, Bobby Bragan Jr., who everybody in the family called “Juno.” I had a cousin named Jimmy Bragan Jr. and they called him “Jimbo,” which is more common. So, everybody just started calling me “Pee-dro,” but the first year [The Suns] did the program, they put Pedro instead of Pee-dro and so, that first summer, people kept saying, “Pedro? You don’t sound like a Pedro. Where are you from?” I’d say, “I’m from Alabama. I’m not a Pedro, it’s really Peedro.” I did that for about 500 people and, by the end of the first summer, I’d just say, “Yes, it’s Pedro, what can I do for you?” Out of the 31 seasons you’ve spent with this team, which one stands out the most for you? The ’87 team was the best team, I think, on the field; it was the first year we were able to get it in the black. I think we made $10,000 at the end of that year ... The team was great and we got some more publicity because of it. The organization has seen a lot of talent come through the doors over the years: Randy

Johnson, Rodriguez, Giancarlo (formerly John Jo hnso hnso son n, Alex Ale lex R lex Mike) Stanton. In your mind, who’s most memorable player? Going back to that ’87 team, Larry Walker, who won a lot of batting titles with the Rockies and Montreal. I was 33 years old at the time, see, and he was probably 24, so we weren’t that far apart. He played golf left-handed but he didn’t bring any clubs with him. So he’d play out of my bag; we played golf a good bit that summer and got to be good friends. What makes Minor League Baseball so special? I think it’s the fact that it’s so affordable. You can bring little kids, you can bring bigger kids and grandparents. It just kind of crosses the generations. Most people who go to a minor league game probably can’t tell you if the Suns won or not, but they can say, “We had a good time.” Why is now the right time to sell the team? My dad died in 2012 and I had some people come up to me right after wanting to buy the team, but my accountants and advisors said I needed to wait at least two years. I really wasn’t even looking to sell when Mr. [Ken] Babby showed up, but it’d been long enough. My dad had to die owning the Jacksonville Suns. When he got into his 80s, money didn’t make a difference to him. He just loved coming to the park. But I don’t have any kids to pass it on to, like he did me, so I don’t have to die [owning the team] and I’m not going to. This season has been billed as “Pedro’s last dance.” That’s kind of a sad thought — is this finale bittersweet or are you happy to be retiring? I’m happy. It’s a little bittersweet, sure, because I’ve been doing this for so long. I’m not going to know what to do with myself once it’s over but, like I said, my foot hurts all the time, I’m too old and fat and I’ll never lose this belly if I don’t get away from the ballpark. It’s just my time to move on. I’m thrilled and excited with the opening of the rest of my life. Jordan Ferrell mail@folioweekly.com

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St. Augustine public art project joins local and international artists for a monumental effort

culture’s history is told through art. Architecture, paintings, ceramics, mosaics and jewelry all help us understand ancient and/or lost civilizations. And it’s true for obelisks as well. An obelisk is typically a stone pillar featuring a square or rectangular cross-section matched with a pyramidal top. Often left as a monument or landmark, obelisks can be found that date back to the 11th Century BC. On Sept. 4, in conjunction with St. Augustine’s 450th anniversary, 25 eight-foot-tall obelisks, created by mostly local artists, will be celebrated at a grand opening event at Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St. Officially called Obelisk Art 450 Tour of Compassion, the public art project will be on display at Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum through Sept. 18. The project was privately funded by area sponsors and produced by Compassionate St. Augustine — a local group that advocates the charter of compassion. “The artists have risen above our expectations, completing magical and meaningful work that has truly taken to heart the overarching goals of this project. Obelisk Art 450 (OA450) is meant to inspire people to think in-depth about the four pillars: democracy, human rights, freedom, and compassion as well as The Golden Rule, which was the primary impetus that brought the Charter for Compassion into being,” says Cabeth Cornelius, the project manager and curator. “St. Augustine seems to have embraced being a Compassionate City; it has been a wonderful opportunity for me to be able to work with Caren Goldman and the rest of the Compassionate St. Augustine OA450 team: James VandeBerg, Rev. Ted Voorhees, Ann Roark, Ervin Bullock, Joel Bagnal and Diane Mataraza.” The obelisks are replicas of the 30-foot Monumento de la Constitución, a monument erected in 1813 in downtown St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitución founded on the values of freedom, democracy, human rights and compassion. Some of the featured artists involved in the Obelisk Art 450 Tour of Compassion include Don Trousdell, Cecilia Lueza, Debi James, Heather Blanton, Xavier Brunet, Sylvi Herrick and Yarn Bomb Jax, as well as local school children, who crafted 28 smaller, wooden obelisks. Folio Weekly caught up with eight of the Northeast Florida-based creators to learn a bit about their obelisk and the inspiration behind it. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>>

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well-known Jacksonville artist Dustin Hare wo o d was chosen to create an obelisk, he looked to the Nation’s Oldest City’s past for inspiration. “The theme of my obelisk is that of ‘Point of View,’” he explains of painting the four sides of the structure with the then King of Spain, a pair of Timucua Indians, Spanish Conquistadors and a small group of runaway slaves. “The concept is that each of these groups had a very different take on the formation and existence of St. Augustine.” Harewood’s untitled work was done in acrylics and took approximately two months, off and on, to create. “My obelisk will be placed in the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine on St. George Street,” he says. “I find that a bit intimidating, since the shrine itself is absolutely gorgeous. I hope that the content of my piece will add to the spiritual and religious dialogue of the shrine.”

predominantly as a paper-cut a r t i s t , H i r o m i Moneyhun couldn’t pass up the opportunity to do her own take on an obelisk. “A big part of the history of the First Coast are the Minorcans of Florida, to whom I am indirectly related through my husband, Roy Moneyhun,” explains the Jacksonville Beach-based artist. “When I first heard about Obelisk Art 450, I wanted to be a part of it, and as my own project gestated in my mind, I realized that the Minorcans were at its center.” Moneyhun’s pillar was created using 16-gauge rebar wire, a medium-sized slab of slate and a small mountain of marble chips. “I used the rebar wire to form human figures and the Catalan poetry of living Minorcan poet Ponç Pons and its English translation,” she says. “From the rebar wire, my husband made small hooks that we used to attach all the figures and words to the obelisk.” Moneyhun’s work, to be placed in front of the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, took “several hundreds of hours” to create.

longtime St. Augustine artist Jan Tomlinson Master was chosen to create an obelisk, she spent time reading the writings of those who had come to the Nation’s Oldest City to work for equality and human rights. “Two groups and two people intrigued me,” Master explains. “The Sisters of St. Joseph, the rabbis that were arrested en masse for marching for equality, Martin Luther King Jr. and Nora Zeale Hurston.” The pillar, titled The Golden Rule, was created using silver and gold mirror tiles — winding toward a golden pinnacle. “We should treat others with equality, dignity and, basically, in a same manner in which we want to be treated,” says Master of her piece. “The gold rises to the top.” Master, who was the artist selected and sent to Aviles, Spain by Compassion St. Augustine to participate in the international artist exchange for this project, will have her obelisk stationed at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center.

DUSTIN HAREWOOD

HIROMI MONEYHUN

JAN TOMLINSON MASTER

BEHOLD: THE OBELISKS!

BEHOLD: THE OBELISK ARTISTS!

Lucy Clark of Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Ave.

Warren Clark of St. Augustine, Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, 11 Magnolia Ave.

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Liz Gibson of Jacksonville, St. Augustine Visitor Information Center, 75 King St., Ste. 432 (Ripley’s Believe It or Not!)

Jim Benedict of Jacksonville, St. Augustine Visitor Information Center, 75 King St., Ste. 432 (Old Town Trolley Tours)

Don Trousdell of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Visitor Information Center, 75 King St., Ste. 432, (Glenmoor Resort & Retirement Community)

Jan Tomlinson Master of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Visitor Information Center, 75 King St., Ste. 432 (Allen and Delores Lastinger)

Hiromi Moneyhun of Jacksonville Beach, Oldest Wooden School House, 14 St. George St. (Fraser Family Heritage & Oldest Wooden School House)

Heather Blanton and Xavier Brunet of St. Augustine, Milltop Tavern Courtyard, 75 King St., Ste. 123

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artist Jeff Whipple, who works out of MetaCusp Studios in Riverside, has been creating public art for decades. “I’ve enjoyed many similar projects around the country where casts of the same object were provided to artists for their interpretation,” he says. “Placing the objects in various locations creates a kind of Easter egg hunt for art. People have become disconcertingly passive about art, so this is a clever way to engage them physically and mentally.” Whipple’s obelisk, titled The Life and Times of Our Lifetimes, depicts paintings of animals saying phrases like “Just Get Over It!” and “I’m Chicken of Normal!” “The themes of compassion are clearly things we all learned ad nauseam in kindergarten and in countless heavy-handed-after-school-specials on TV,” Whipple explains. “It just seemed absurd to make an equally ‘like duh’ image about how people should be nice to each other.” Whipple’s work will be placed at the Government House across the street from Plaza de la Constitución, the site of the original Spanish obelisk.

JEFF WHIPPLE

“This show is particularly interesting because the work has two lives. It gets the exaltation of a gallery display and the egalitarian access of a public art setting.” — JIM BENEDICT

Dustin Harewood of Jacksonville, St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, 41 St. George St.

Pablo Hugo Rozada Vena of Aviles, Spain, Menorcan Pocket Park, Northeast Corner of Hypolita and Spanish streets

Don Martin of St. Augustine, Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront

Kevin Curry of Tallahassee, The Cathedral Basilica St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Place (Petros Estate & Retirement Planning) SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 15

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assistant profe s s or of sculpture at Jacksonville University and a public artist, spent between 150 and 200 hours creating his obelisk. The piece, which gave Benedict a chance to try his hand at fiberglass processes, sits inverted on a steel frame. Its pediment features historical architectural elements of St. Augustine. “Public art is the physical manifestation of a community’s investment in cultural advancement,” says Benedict. “This show is particularly interesting because the work has two lives. It gets the exaltation of a gallery display and the egalitarian access of a public art setting.” Benedict, a Murray Hill resident, has a sculpture studio in Arlington. Working on the obelisk, which is untitled, gave the artist a chance to dig deeper into St. Augustine’s storied past. “It is incredible to think of the history housed in one region,” he says. “It’s easy to get frustrated by the pace of social advancement, as it relates to our lifetimes. The 450 celebration, for me, showcases the steady march of social progress of the region and inspires me to keep an eye on the future and hope in the present.”

a r t a n d department chair at Flagler College, Leslie Robison titled her obelisk History is in Your Hands. It consists of approximately 300 photographs, laminated and screwed into the pillar. “My idea was to highlight the individuals that make up St. Augustine,” she explains. “In each picture, a citizen volunteered to pose holding a small model of the obelisk in their hands.” Robison went to a variety of venues around town in order to include people of different ages, ethnicities and social and economic backgrounds. “Since so many public artworks do not reflect individual histories,” she says, “I wanted to approach my obelisk in a way that would allow citizens to confront official histories by literally taking this symbol of history into their own hands.” Robison’s obelisk will be placed outside of the Llambias House on St. Francis Street. “I would like to think the populist message of my monument would allow it to fit anywhere in the city,” she says. “But I think it complements some of the history that is shared at Llambias House and the Oldest House Museum.”

JIM BENEDICT

LESLIE ROBISON

BEHOLD: THE OBELISKS!

BEHOLD: THE OBELISK ARTISTS!

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Jeff Whipple of Jacksonville, The Government House, 48 King St. (Mrs. Claudia Gordon)

Joe Segal of St. Augustine, Crisp-Ellert Art Museum of Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St. (Community Foundation of Northeast Florida)

Cecilia Lueza of Miami, Lightner Museum, City Hall (Compassionate St. Augustine Advisory Board)

Yarn Bomb Jax of Jacksonville, Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St. (Herbie Wiles Insurance)

Sydney McKenna of St. Augustine, Bayfront near Bridge of Lions Avenida Menendez (St. Augustine Alligator Farm & Zoological Park)

Roxanne Horvath and Peter Rumpel of St. Augustine, South Bayfront Avenida Menendez, (Leonard’s)

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artist Liz Gibson, who also works out of MetaCusp Studios, used pearlescent paint, fluorescent colors and complimentary colors in the design of her obelisk to emphasize the fun and interactive nature of the piece. “Having been born with seven fingers total, five fingers on my left hand and two on my right, I have transformed my unique experience into art about deformity, adversity and empowerment,” Gibson explains. Her obelisk, titled Mean Names Made into Games, was inspired by unkind names Gibson has been called in the past. “It invites the viewer to play a game of ‘find the hidden object’ as a way to demonstrate the transformative power of art to change something negative into something positive,” she says. “My goal is to encourage others to find similar transformation in their lives and become empowered.” Gibson’s piece will be displayed at the Visitor Information Center’s Pillar of Compassion, a site the artist hopes will engage visitors to the Nation’s Oldest City.

artist who, for the most part, uses found objects in her pieces, Wendy Mandel McDaniel spent three months working on her untitled obelisk. “I took a literal approach in interpreting the concepts of compassion, democracy, freedom and human rights,” Mandel McDaniel explains. “It’s a mixed-media piece, which means it is made of a lot of different materials including ceramic, metal, wood, stone, found objects, written words and pictures that tell the story.” Mandel McDaniel is an advocate of public art; her obelisk will be displayed in the gardens of the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, south of the Plaza on St. George Street. “It will interpret some of the Sisters’ stories and values,” she says of her work. “I strongly support their belief that the spirit of the arts co-exist with the spirit of the soul. The piece will, with any luck, encourage people to reflect on our history and be inspired to treat others with compassion, kindness and love.”

LIZ GIBSON

WENDY MANDEL McDANIEL

Julia Morrisroe of Gainesville, SeguiKirby Smith House, 12 Aviles St. (Ring Power Corporation)

Wendy Mandel McDaniel of St. Augustine, Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine Motherhouse, 241 St. George St.

Sylvi Herrick of St. Augustine, Oldest Hospital, Villa Flora-Brown Hall Renewal Center, 234 St. George St. (Ray and Linda Matuza)

John (Jahni) Moore of Huntsville, Alabama, Dow Museum of Historic Houses, 149 Cordova St.

Leslie M. Robison of St. Augustine, Llambias House, 31 St. Francis St. (St. Francis Inn)

Deborah (Debi) James of St. Augustine, Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center

Tom Farrell of Jacksonville, Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, 555 W. King St. (The Players Championship Unit) SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 17

GALLERY + EXHIBITION CALENDAR THE FALL SEASON IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA VISUAL ARTS SCENE REALLY SHOWS ITS COLORS. Whether at the museum and campus level, or through independently owned-and-operated galleries, studio galleries, and cooperatives, locals and visitors have the opportunity to appreciate engaging work by local, national, and international artists. Both conventional and cutting-edge contemporary art is well-represented, and rest assured that Flamingo Art is safe from extinction. Admittedly, an ongoing issue of opening receptions sometimes occurring simultaneously at several galleries can negatively affect the attendance at each space, arguably hitting the artists right in the checking account. If no one’s there to see the art, they surely won’t be there to buy it. However, this could also be seen as a literal luxury problem, as art fans are challenged to step out of their comfort zones and investigate newto-them galleries and venues, and, one hopes, buy local art and directly support the artists. And that’s an idea that’s always in season. DANIEL A. BROWN

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The exhibit STREAMING SOUTH – ILLUMINATIONS FROM A JOURNEY HOME, featuring recent images by photographer DOUGLAS J. ENG, is on display through Sept. 16 at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus Gallery, Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., 646-2023, fscj.edu. LIDA, PAINTINGS BY FRANKLIN MATTHEWS is on display through Dec. 11 at Lufrano Intercultural Gallery, 1 UNF Dr., Student Union Bldg. 58 E., Southside, 6202475; an opening reception is held 5-7 p.m. Sept. 16; unf.edu/gallery. DANGER TAPE presents the LILY KUONEN exhibit PLAYNTINGS [UN]COVERED through Nov. 21 at Hawthorn Salon, 1011 Park St., Riverside, 619-3092; an opening reception is held 6-9 p.m. Sept. 2; hawthornsalon.com. SYMPHONY OF COLOR – PAINTINGS BY ANTHONY WHITING, is on display through Oct. 20 at First Street Gallery, 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com.

WHITFIELD LOVELL: DEEP RIVER is on display through Sept. 13. REFLECTIONS: ARTFUL PERSPECTIVES ON THE ST. JOHNS RIVER, through Oct. 18. ALL TOGETHER: THE SCULPTURE OF CHAIM GROSS, through Oct. 4. BRITISH WATERCOLORS exhibits through Nov. 29; all at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org.

The opening reception for AVERY LAWRENCE: LIVE IN JACKSONVILLE, which uses performance, video, and installation to explore the different sides of language and meaning in the context of the local and global politics of Jacksonville and the art world, is held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 10 at UNF Gallery at MOCA, located in Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911; the exhibit is on display Sept. 8-Nov. 22; mocajacksonville.com.

The opening reception for an exhibit of new works by LISA JILL ALLISON, featuring live music by TERRY WHITEHEAD, is held 5-9 p.m. Sept. 17 at Archway Gallery & Framing, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-2222; the exhibit is on display through mid-October; archwaygalleryandframing.com.

The opening reception for the exhibit IMAGES OF DIVERSITY, featuring culturally rich works by FSCJ students, is held 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at FSCJ Downtown Campus, Bldg. A, Rm. 1202/1205, 101 W. State St., 633-8100; the exhibit is on display through Sept. 18; fscj.edu. The opening reception for an exhibit of new works by DAVID ENGDAHL and MARY WILLIAMSON is held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 11 at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, 280-0614; the exhibit is on display through Oct. 23; ccpvb.org. The opening reception for an exhibit of new works by KAREN F. ROSE is held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 11 at Cultural Center Annex Gallery, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399; the exhibit is on display through Oct. 23; ccpvb.org. The opening reception for BLOOM, featuring watercolors, prints, photographs, and sculptures by ROBERT ZAKANITCH, JOSEPH RAFFAEL, CAROLYN BRADY, NATHALIA EDENMONT, and MIRA LEHR, is held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 11 at J. Johnson Gallery, 177 Fourth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 435-3200; the exhibit runs through Nov. 5; jjohnsongallery.com.

The exhibit SMOKE AND MIRRORS: SCULPTURE AND THE IMAGINARY, featuring illusion-inspired 3D and installation works by sculptors CHUL HYUN AHN, JAMES CLAR, PATRICK JACOBS, KEN MATSUBARA, DANIEL ROZIN, and KATHLEEN VANCE, is on display Sept. 19Jan. 24 at Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. A preview of FACE FORWARD, an exhibit featuring self-portraits by ADRIAN PICKETT, BILL YATES, CHIP SOUTHWORTH, CHRISTIE HOLECHEK, DANIEL WYNN, DAVID ENGDAHL, DOUG ENG, DUSTIN HAREWOOD, ENZO TORCOLETTI, FRANKLIN RATLIFF, HIROMI MONEYHUN, JASON JOHN, JIM BENEDICT, JIM DRAPER, JOHN BUNKER, KEVIN ARTHUR, LARRY WILSON, LAURIE HITZIG, LOUISE FRESHMAN BROWN, MARY ST. GERMAIN, MINDY HAWKINS, OVERSTREET DUCASSE, PAUL LADNIER, ROBIN SHEPHERD, SARA PEDIGO, SHAUN THURSTON, STEVE WILLIAMS, SUSAN OBER, THONY AIUPPY, and TONY WOOD, is held 5-9 p.m. Sept. 24 at CoRK Arts District, 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside. The exhibit is then on display Oct. 1-Dec. 28 at Haskell Gallery, JIA Central Courtyard, 2400 Yankee Clipper Dr., 741-3546.

The opening reception for EXPRESS YOUR SELFIE, featuring works by patient artists at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, is 5-7 p.m. Sept. 17 at FSCJ North Campus, Bldg. C, Rm. 122, 4501 Capper Rd., Northside, 632-3310; the exhibit is on display through Oct. 29; fscj.edu.

The opening reception for VISUAL ARTS & DIGITAL MEDIA FACULTY EXHIBIT, which includes work by LIZ BRYANT, BYRON CAPLAN, MARK CREEGAN, JULIA DEARRIBA-MONTGOMERY, DUSTIN HAREWOOD, DR. MARY JOAN HINSON, DR. TROY JOHNSON, PATRICK MIKO, ALI MITCHELL, MICHAEL NUETZEL, MARK SABLOW, and LIZ MURPHY THOMAS, is held 5-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at FSCJ South Campus Gallery, Wilson Center for the Arts, M1 Rm. 1110, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-2023; the exhibit is on display through Oct. 16; fscj.edu.

The opening reception for the NORTHEAST FLORIDA SCULPTORS COMPETITIVE EXHIBITION is held 5-7 p.m.

THE BUZZ SHOW is on display Sept. 25-Oct. 15 at The Art Center Cooperative, The Jacksonville Landing,

SEPTEMBER

An opening reception for the exhibit RYAN BUYSSENS – RECENT WORKS and McARTHUR FREEMAN: STRANGE FIGURATIONS is held 5-7 p.m. Sept. 3 at Alexander Brest Gallery, Jacksonville University, 2800 N. University Blvd., Arlington, 256-7371; the exhibit runs through Sept. 30; ju.edu. An opening reception for the exhibit OBELISK ART 450, featuring obelisks painted by 25 local, regional, and international artists, is held 5-9 p.m. Sept. 4 at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530; the exhibit is on display through Sept. 18; flagler.edu/news-events/crisp-ellert-art-museum.

The exhibit SUM TOTAL, featuring photography by UNF PHOTOGRAPHY FACULTY MEMBERS: ALEX DIAZ, PAUL KARABINIS, KELLY MALCOM, CHRISTOPHER TRICE, and works by guest artists DEE ROBERTS, PRINCESS RASHID, and OVERSTREET DUCASSE are featured through September at Southlight Gallery, 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 553-6361, southlightgallery.com.

The opening reception for EXTENDED PLAYBOOK, a collaborative art exhibition featuring Atlanta artists GEORGE LONG, JESSICA CALDAS, MARIO SCHAMBON, WILLIAM DOWNS, ADRIAN BARZAGA, MIKE STASNY, and ERIN MICHELLE VAISKAUCKAS, is held 6-11 p.m. Sept. 4 at space:eight Gallery, 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838. Live music by IFLY is featured. The exhibit runs through Dec. 3; spaceeight.com.

An exhibit of Scherenschnitte, or German paper cut art, by KATHRYN CARR is currently on display through September at Amiro Art & Found, 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 824-8460, amiroartandfound.com.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Jefferson Airplane, founding member MARTY BALIN is on hand for a meetand-greet, 5-9 p.m., including a performance at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Balin Atelier, 130 King St., St. Augustine, 829-8280; the gallery features a permanent collection of Balin’s oil paintings, martybalinmusic.com/the-balin-studio.

The exhibit HBLANTON2-HEATHER & HOLLY BLANTON, featuring works by the local sibling artists, is on display through Oct. 4 at Beaches Museum & History Park, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. 18 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2015

Sept. 17 at UNF Gallery of Art, University of North Florida’s Founders Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2534; exhibit runs Sept. 14-Oct. 16; unf.edu/gallery.

PROJECT ATRIUM: JOELLE DIETRICK is on display through Oct. 25. UNMASKED: ART WITH A HEART IN HEALTHCARE runs through Dec. 6; AMANDA ROSENBLATT is the student in resident through December; all at Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com.

Water colors by JIM CHRISTLEY, pottery by KATHLEEN DOUGHTERY, and acrylics by DENISE CHOPPIN are on display through September at Hubley Gallery, 804 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 429-9769, hubleygallery.com.

FLORIDA IN WWII is on display through September and IT CAME FROM THE ATTIC: LOCAL WAR MEMORABILIA COLLECTIONS is on display through November at Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org.

Sept. 4 at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992; the exhibit is on display through October; rain.org/~karpeles/jax.html.

The opening reception for the exhibit TRUE BEAUTY IS FOREVER – THE ART OF EBERTH PEREZ, featuring oil paintings by local artist Perez, is held 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 4 at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King St., St. Augustine; runs through Sept. 29, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage.com. An opening reception for SPECTRUM II, featuring recent paintings by DREW EDWARD HUNTER, is held 5-8 p.m.

Explore visual art and classic literature at the exhibition ROCKWELL KENT: THE SHAKESPEARE PORTFOLIO Nov. 24-May 15 at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Riverside. (Pictured, Good-night, good-night! from Romeo and Juliet, 1936.)

WATER ANGELS, a retrospective look at the dreamy, internationally acclaimed photography of local legend CHRISTINA HOPE, opens Nov. 13 at J. Johnson Gallery in Jacksonville Beach. (Pictured, The Longing, 1989.) Ste. 139, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org.

of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com.

The opening reception for the exhibit FIGURATION, featuring new figurative works by NINA AVIS, DIMELZA BROCHE, CODY ROSE, and FRANKLIN RATLIFF, is held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 29 at FSCJ Kent Campus, Bldg. E, Rm. 112A, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside, 646-2300; the exhibit is on display through Oct. 20; fscj.edu.

The opening reception for an exhibit of new works by RUSS WILSON is 7-9 p.m. Oct. 23 at First Street Gallery, Neptune Beach, 241-6928; the exhibit runs Oct. 22-Jan. 6; firststreetgalleryart.com.

OCTOBER

The opening reception for the exhibit MIND, BODY, SOUL, AND SPIRIT – A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS, featuring student-made mandalas, is held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at FSCJ Deerwood Center Campus, Bldg. A, Rm. 2100, 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 997-2500; the exhibit runs through Dec. 4; fscj.edu.

The opening reception for EDGAR ENDRESS: FINDING BAROQUE/TERRE FLORIDA is held 5-9 p.m. Oct. 2 at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. An exhibit walkthrough with the artist is featured at 4 p.m.; the exhibit is on display through Nov. 28; flagler.edu/news-events/crisp-ellert-art-museum.

THE WILDLIFE JURY SHOW is on display Oct. 22-Dec. 28 at The Art Center Cooperative, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 139, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org.

An opening reception for the exhibit THE ART SPIRIT, featuring gourd sculptures by JAN MILLER and paintings by LAURA O’NEAL, is held 5-9 p.m. Oct. 2 at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577; the exhibit runs through Nov. 3; butterfieldgarage.com.

An opening reception for the printmaking extravaganza BLOCKTOBERFEST, featuring works by print artist David Menard, workshops, T-shirt printing, and large-scale block printing with a steamroller, is held 7-9 p.m. Oct. 23 at FSCJ South Campus Gallery, Wilson Center, Southside, 646-2023; the exhibit is on display through Nov. 12; fscj.edu.

In conjunction with the FINDING BAROQUE exhibit, an artist’s talk by DOMENEC is featured at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 826-8530, flagler.edu/newsevents/crisp-ellert-art-museum.

The opening reception for an exhibit of new works by MORRISON PIERCE and LOREN MYHRE is held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 27 at FSCJ Kent Campus, Bldg. E, Rm. 112A, 6462300; the exhibit is on display through Nov. 17; fscj.edu.

The opening reception for the EMERGING ARTISTS and UNF STUDENT EXHIBITION, along with works by guest artists RENEE FAURE, PRINCESS RASHID, and OVERSTREET DUCASSE, is held 6-9 p.m. Oct. 7 at Southlight Gallery, 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 553-6361; live music also featured; southlightgallery.com.

The opening reception for the UNF FACULTY EXHIBITION takes place 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at UNF Gallery of Art, University of North Florida’s Founders Hall, Southside, 620-2534; exhibit runs Oct. 26-Dec. 11; unf.edu/gallery.

The opening reception for the exhibit ERIN COLLEEN JOHNSON: TELL ME ALL ABOUT IT, JEFFERSON RALL: NO HOPE TO NEW HOPE, and MARGI WEIR: RECENT WORKS is held 5-7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Alexander Brest Gallery, Jacksonville University, 2800 N. University Blvd., Arlington, 256-7371; the exhibit runs through Nov. 4; ju.edu. DR. NICHOLAS DE VILLIERS, UNF associate professor of English and film, presents SURREALIST CINEMA: ILLUSION IN FILM, a screening of Luis Buñuel’s 1929 film UN CHIEN ANDALOU (AN ANDALUSIAN DOG) and Maya Deren’s MESHES OF THE AFTERNOON (1943), 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. WOMEN, ART AND SOCIAL CHANGE: THE NEWCOMB POTTERY ENTERPRISE, featuring a collection of 20th-century ceramic pieces inspired by the flora and fauna of the Gulf South, is on display Oct. 9-Jan. 2 at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Riverside, 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. The opening reception for the exhibit LATITUDE 360 DEGREES, featuring works by members of JAX ARTIST GUILD, features live music by DIXIE RODEO featuring T, and is held 5-9 p.m. Oct. 15 at Archway Gallery & Framing, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-2222; the exhibit is on display through mid-November; archwaygalleryandframing.com. As part of the lecture series ART AND IDEAS, artist PATRICK JACOBS discusses his work in the SMOKE AND MIRRORS exhibit, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Museum

The opening receptions for an exhibit of new works by ENZO TORCOLETTI and THE JACKSONVILLE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY’S FALL SHOW EXHIBIT are held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, 280-0614; the exhibits are on display through Nov. 20; ccpvb.org. The opening reception for an exhibit of new works by ELIZABETH QUINN-BOLDUC is held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Cultural Center Annex Gallery, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 2090399; the exhibit is on display through Nov. 20; ccpvb.org.

NOVEMBER

The opening reception for the SIXTH ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY MEMBERS EXHIBITION is held 6-9 p.m. Nov. 4 at Southlight Gallery, 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 553-6361; live music also featured, southlightgallery.com. The exhibit DAVID HAYES: THE SENTINEL SERIES, featuring Hayes’ sculptures of geometrically abstract, organic forms, is on display Nov. 7-Oct. 2 at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Riverside, 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. An opening reception for INSIDE OUT, a collaborative installation created by members of I Still Matter, a community mental health organization that enhances well-being and fights stigma by offering art programs for local women and adolescents, is held 5-7 p.m. Nov. 5 at FSCJ North Campus, Northside, 632-3310; the exhibit is on display through Dec. 4; fscj.edu. The opening reception for an exhibit of new works by JIM RIVERS, MARY JANE AMATO, and MARY BOWER

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GALLERY + EXHIBITION CALENDAR is held 5-9 p.m. Nov. 6 at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, St. Augustine, 825-4577; the exhibit runs through Dec. 1; butterfieldgarage.com. The 15th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE is held Nov. 7-Dec. 24 at First Street Gallery, 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. The opening reception for the ANNUAL STUDENT JURIED EXHIBITION is held 5-7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Alexander Brest Gallery, Jacksonville University, Arlington, 256-7371; the exhibit runs through Dec. 11; ju.edu. The opening reception for WATER ANGELS, a retrospective of the underwater photography of

The opening reception for the HOLIDAY EXHIBITION: SOUTHERN LIGHTS is held 6-9 p.m. Dec. 2 at Southlight Gallery, Downtown, 553-6361; live music is featured, southlightgallery.com. The opening reception for an exhibit of new works by DIANE HART is held 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4 at Cultural Center Annex Gallery, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0399; the exhibit is on display through Dec. 28; ccpvb.org. The opening receptions for an exhibit of new works by ALLISON WATSON and the SMALL OBJECTS exhibit are held 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4 at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614; the exhibits are on display through Dec. 28; ccpvb.org.

The exhibit SMOKE AND MIRRORS: SCULPTURE AND THE IMAGINARY, featuring illusion-inspired 3D and installation works by sculptors CHUL HYUN AHN, JAMES CLAR, PATRICK JACOBS, KEN MATSUBARA, KATHLEEN VANCE, and DANIEL ROZIN (pictured, Penguins Mirror, 450 stuffed animals, motors, control electronics, Xbox kinect motion sensor, Mac mini computer, custom software, tin bases; dimensions variable) is on display Sept. 19-Jan. 24 at Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. CHRISTINA HOPE, is held 6-8 p.m. Nov. 13 at J. Johnson Gallery, 177 Fourth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 435-3200; the exhibit runs through December; jjohnsongallery.com. The installation PROJECT ATRIUM: IAN JOHNSTON, which features Johnston’s Fish Tales, an exploration of themes of consumption and material waste, is featured Nov. 14-Feb. 21 at Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. The opening reception for the exhibit FOR THE LOVE OF WATERSCAPES, featuring live music by PIERRE KENDRICK, is held 5-9 p.m. Nov. 19 at Archway Gallery & Framing, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 2492222; the exhibit is on display through mid-December; archwaygalleryandframing.com. The opening reception for the STUDENT HOLIDAY SHOW is held 6-8 p.m. Nov. 24 at FSCJ Kent Campus, Bldg. E Rm. 112A, 646-2300; the exhibit is on display through Dec. 8; fscj.edu. ROCKWELL KENT: THE SHAKESPEARE PORTFOLIO is on display Nov. 24-May 15 at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Riverside, 356-6857, cummermuseum.org.

DECEMBER

The opening reception for the FLAGLER COLLEGE BFA AND BA STUDENT PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION is held 5-8 p.m. Dec. 10 at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530; the exhibit is on display through Dec. 12; flagler.edu/news-events/crisp-ellertart-museum. The opening reception for the exhibit CHRISTMAS IN FLORIDA, featuring live music by JARRELL HARRIS, is held 5-9 p.m. Dec. 18 at Archway Gallery & Framing, Atlantic Beach, 249-2222; the exhibit is on display through mid-January; archwaygalleryandframing.com. CONSERVATION, BEAUTIFICATION, AND A CITY PLAN: NINAH CUMMER AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF JACKSONVILLE PARKS is on display Dec. 19-Nov. 27, 2016 at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 356-6857, cummermuseum.org.

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The opening reception for an exhibit of works by the COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, 2015 ART VENTURES GRANT AWARDS ARTISTS is held 6-8 p.m. Dec. 2 at UNF Gallery at MOCA, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Downtown, 366-6911; the exhibit runs Dec. 1-Jan. 17; mocajacksonville.com.

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An odd narrative makes this STONER-SPY FILM hybrid a weak buzz

merican Ultra lost me in its opening scene and never got me back. This is one of those movies in which the ending is immediately revealed and we work back to that dramatic moment teased early on, a method that is almost always a storytelling mistake. Doing this undermines any drama or tension the film may have, essentially forcing us to think “How did he get there?” instead of the much-preferred “Where is he going?” — all for no good reason. Then it gets worse. Not only do we learn where the protagonist, Mike (Jesse Eisenberg), will end up, director Nima Nourizadeh (Project X) then gives us a reverse-chronological rapidly edited flashbacks that show moments from the film all the way back to three days earlier. The big question is, “Why?” There’s no reason to structure the story this way, as it adds nothing to the narrative aside from inevitability. The filmmaker’s hope is that the opening tease will get us hooked and intrigued; seeing a battered and bruised Mike

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BEFORE WE BEGIN, AN IRONIC NOTE – I’m one of those people who never reads movie reviews until after they see the movies. Sometimes I’ll check out my favorite reviewers to see if they liked a particular film or not, usually just reading the opening line or noting the star rating at the end. After I see the movies, I then go back to read the reviews. I love movies, and I like to be surprised. I also like to judge for myself. On the other hand, I hate wasting money on dreck. So here I am, writing about two recent films (both released within the last year) that you probably missed unless you were at a film festival where they were screened before going to home video. Each of the films was independently produced with a minimal budget and mostly unknown casts. Each is full of delights and surprises (some pleasant, others unsettling). Both are horror films, but not the normal garden variety, and both are better than most such films showing at the multiplex. I’ll try to give away as little as possible. Starry Eyes received limited release last November before quickly reaching a wider audience (including me) on home video. Shot in just 18 days, the movie was written and directed by Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer, their second feature-length film after Absence (2009). Scarcely anyone saw that first film, but Kolsch and Widmyer are on the radar now, thanks to Starry Eyes. Currently in production, their new film Holidays is labeled a horror/comedy,

in handcuffs about to be interrogated in a can defend himself against Adrian’s assassins. brightly lit room, followed by close-ups of Yes, the plot is Harold & Kumar meets The random pictures, isn’t nearly enough to draw Bourne Identity. There are too many plot holes us in. to count, Grace isn’t a convincing villain, and Poor setup aside, the script by Max Landis it’s not nearly as funny as it thinks it is. In (Chronicle) did have potential. casting Eisenberg and Stewart, Mike is a longhaired stoner the right choices were made for AMERICAN loser do-nothing who isn’t even actors who could mix comedy trying to get his act together. with action and dramatic ULTRA His girlfriend Phoebe (Kristen moments. Still, it doesn’t gel. **@@ Stewart) accepts him for who he Part of the reason is the Rated R is, even though she knows they’re aforementioned flawed setup, going nowhere together. In fact, and another is the excessive there’s really nothing interesting about them violence. We hear bones cracking, see until Mike quite easily kills two dudes outside blood splatter, observe death by all sorts of the grocery store where he works. household appliances. It’s a bit much for the otherwise silly premise of a stoner who fights Then we find out Mike was the subject of a back against a secret government experiment failed CIA experiment to create a super-agent, gone wrong. A lighter PG-13 rating would’ve and now he’s in danger. Desk jockey Victoria suited Grace’s “oh jeez, come on!” villainous (Connie Britton) began the now-dormant approach better, allowed for more comedy, program, and CIA ladder-climber Adrian less violence, and a better overall experience. (Topher Grace) has swooped in to clean up her Dan Hudak mess. But Victoria feels protective of Mike (for mail@folioweekly.com no good reason), and “activates” Mike so he with Kevin Smith and Seth Green in the starring roles. Kolsch and Widmyer obviously have more money to play with. Starry Eyes is about Sarah (Alex Essoe, in a fearless performance), a young woman trying to make it into the movies. She is not alone. Her friends and roommate all have the same goal, but none is as obsessed as Sarah. An unexpected audition provides the break she’s been waiting for, though the role itself is something she could never have imagined. Imagine A Star Is Born meets The Devil’s Advocate, and you might have some idea of where Starry Eyes is going. On the way, the filmmakers invert many of the familiar horror tropes, transforming Sarah to a star beyond her wildest imagination in this grisly valentine to the industry. After doing the festival route in 2014 with some success, Spring earned a limited theatrical release before surfacing quickly on home video. Even more unusual and less predictable than Starry Eyes, this movie has inevitably drawn comparisons to Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise. After all, a major portion of the film is about two young people strolling around various sites in a beautiful European

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setting, talking and falling in love – only one of them is aware of the monster waiting in the wings. Written by Justin Benson and co-directed by him and cinematographer Aaron Moorhead, Spring is one of the most visually striking genre films in recent years. In addition to the lovely views and the likable co-stars (Lou Taylor Pucci as Evan and the striking Nadia Hilker as Louise), the plot at fi rst seems to meander from urban realism to overseas romance before revealing its roots in horror, but of an even less familiar type than in Starry Eyes. And everything has its purpose. Creative, original, and technically polished, Starry Eyes and Spring both demonstrate the strengths of the better independent films: how less (budget) can sometimes equal more (quality) – even in horror. Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 23

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SUN-RAY CINEMA American Ultra, The End of the Tour, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Listen to Me Marlon and Shaun the Sheep screen at 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. 3 and 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets, a powerful documentary about the murder of Jordan Davis, runs Sept. 4-10. Meru and The Gift start Sept. 4.

THE CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Various Harry Potter films and Little Boy screen at 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. 12 Angry Men screens noon Sept. 3; The Secret in Their Eyes and Slow West start Sept. 4.

LATITUDE 360 MOVIES Avengers: Age of Ultron and Cinderella screen at Latitude 360’s CineGrille, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555. IMAX THEATER Living in the Age of Airplanes, Galapagos 3D and Humpback Whales screen at World Golf Village Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.

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AMERICAN ULTRA **@@ Rated R

Reviewed in this issue.

ANT-MAN ***@ Rated PG-13 Marvel Studios’ super-hero feature stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, whose alter-ego is the teeny crusader against evil … sort of. Costars Michael Douglas as scientist Hank Pym and Abby Ryder Fortson as Scott’s daughter Cassie, plus Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña and Judy Greer. — Scott Renshaw

THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL Rated R The arthouse flick casts Kristen Wiig as a negligent mother in ’70s San Francisco and Bel Powley as her daughter Minnie, a 15-year-old who is sexually active. Costars Alexander Skarsgård, Christopher Meloni and Domino the Cat. THE END OF THE TOUR ***@ Rated R James Ponsoldt’s film deals with author David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel) and journalist David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg). Wallace’s 2008 suicide frames the story, as Lipsky hears about his death, and begins rummaging through taped interviews from the five days he spent with Wallace in 1996, assigned by Rolling Stone to write a profile of the celebrated writer as Wallace wrapped up his publicity tour for Infinite Jest. Segel and Eisenberg capture their interplay well in what is essentially a two-hander built around their conversations. — S.R. FANTASTIC FOUR **@@ Rated PG-13 The third (surely not last) FF film is heroically bad. Should appeal to obsessive fans of the Marvel Comics series or simply people who like lousy films!

THE GIFT Rated R In the mystery/thriller, Simon (Jason Bateman) has his life threatened by the reappearance of an old friend with whom he shares a dark secret. Costars Joel Edgerton, Rebecca Hall, Busy Phillips and David Denman. HITMAN: AGENT 47 Rated R A genetically engineered assassin with a barcode on his neck (Rupert Friend) teams with a woman to destroy an evil megacorporation. Costars Zachary Quinto, Angelababy and Dan Bakkedahl. THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. **G@ Rated PG-13 Co-writer/director Guy Ritchie’s film stars Henry Cavill as CIA agent Napoleon Solo and Armie Hammer as KGB agent Illya Kuryakin, working together during the Cold War. A mutual enemy has enriched uranium and the ability to make nuclear bombs, and they think the uranium is inside the facility. On a larger scale, Napoleon’s official responsibility on the mission is to investigate Victoria (Elizabeth Debicki) and Alexander (Luca Calvani) Vinciguerra, who run a shipping company as a front for production of the bomb. — Dan Hudak MINIONS **@@ Rated PG The Minions aid and abet the world’s first female supervillain, Scarlet Overkill (voice of Sandra Bullock), who plans to take over the British monarchy. — MaryAnn Johanson MISSION IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION Rated R Christopher McQuarrie directs Alec Baldwin, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Tom Hollander and, of course, Tom Cruise. — Steve Schenider NO ESCAPE Rated R On vacation in Southeast Asia, an American couple (Owen Wilson, Lake Bell) are caught in a violent uprising and have to turn to a government agent (Pierce Brosnan) for help. PAPER TOWNS Rated PG-13 Drama/mystery/rom costars Nat Wolff, Austin Abrams, Cara Delevingne, Justice Smith. PIXELS ***@ Rated PG-13 In 1982, the U.S. sent a space probe time capsule – with some arcade games – into orbit. Extraterrestrials thought it was a declaration of war. Now Earth is being attacked in the form of Galaga, Centipede, Pac-Man, Asteroids, Defender, etc. The best to fight them? Early ’80s video game champs. Costars Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad, Kevin James (as the POTUS!), Ashley Benson and Michelle Monaghan. Cameos by Sean Bean, Serena Williams, Dan Aykroyd and Jane Krakowski. — D.H. RICKI AND THE FLASH **@@ Rated PG-13 Meryl Streep is Ricki Randazzo, a mother of three who 20 years ago decided to be in a rock ’n’ roll cover band. Her ex, Pete (Kevin Kline) married Maureen (Audra McDonald). Son Josh (Sebastian Stan) is engaged to Emily (Hailey Gates) and seems well-adjusted; son Adam (Nick Westrate) hates his mom. Ricki comes home after Pete calls about their daughter Julie (Mamie Gummer, Streep’s real daughter), whose husband just left her for another woman. Actual musician Rick Springfield, guitarist in the band and Ricki’s love, costars. — D.H. SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE Rated PG The Wallace & Gromit scene-stealer ends up in the city and has to find his way back to more comfortable surroundings. — S.S. SINISTER 2 Rated R In this sequel, single mom Courtney (Shannyn Sossamon) moves into the house that gave Ethan Hawke so much trouble three years ago. Young actors Dartanian Sloan and Robert Daniel Sloan, who play the heroine’s children, are real twins. STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON ***@ Rated R This film has grit, universal appeal and the conviction to tell the story of rap group N.W.A. with startling candor, from vast success to internal dissension to heartbreak. In 1986, N.W.A. burst onto the scene with breakthrough album Straight Outta Compton. “Our art is a reflection of our reality,” founding member Ice Cube (O’Shea Jackson) says and, true to form, the group’s daily lives surrounded by gangs, drugs, abusive cops, and other dangers are inspiration for N.W.A.’s music. After the hit song “Boyz-n-the-Hood” drops, the group – Ice Cube, Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Eazy-E (Jason Mitchell), DJ Yella (Neil Brown Jr.) and MC Ren (Aldis Hodge) – is signed by Jerry Heller (Paul Giamatti). — D.H. TRAINWRECK **@@ Rated R The vulgar, female-driven comedy costars Amy Schumer, Colin Quinn, John Cena, Tilda Swinton (for once playing a woman), Bill Hader and LeBron James. Really. King James! Judd Apatow directed the much-ballyhooed yet mediocre movie. A WALK IN THE WOODS Rated R Based on the bestseller by Bill Bryson. Two friends hike the Appalachian Trail. Costars Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Mary Steenburgen and Nick Offerman. WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS Rated R Serious peer pressure. A wannabe DJ (Zac Efron) has to make some tough life-altering decisions.

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A&E //ARTS

THE CENTRAL SCRUTINIZER AVERY LAWRENCE explores his life narratives through surreal examinations

erhaps Donald Trump is a performance create a surreal, yet familiar world in which I art piece? Maybe even he isn’t aware of push physical limits as my characters engage in his character’s persona inside his own absurd tasks. Drawing inspiration from early performance art piece. In the future, children cinema and contemporary performance artists, may visit New York’s Museum of Modern Art, I craft this visual yarn with moments from my and stand in a giant room filled with screens family history in mind. The personal stories, broadcasting speeches, interviews, debates implicit in the narrative, enhance the sense of — campaign stickers and news clippings for sincerity and intimacy in the film.” wallpaper. The immensity of the moment spills Lawrence continues, shedding light on his over into their young lives and a communal own, more personal connections with this laugh-out-loud spontaneously erupts. piece (and giving insight into his thought process, in general), “Moving a Tree represents Thus is the nature of true performance art, the story of my maternal grandfather’s struggle turning reality in on itself, framing a sliver of with dementia and how my grandmother came time as a worthwhile experience by the viewer. to cope with the gradual deterioration of her Where is the line between art and reality? husband’s mind and body.” Painters are taken seriously when paint hits In another surreal LIVE IN JACKSONVILLE: RECENT a canvas, musicians when adventure, Arranging WORKS OF AVERY LAWRENCE notes sound through Suitcases, Lawrence Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Sept. 10, air, actors on the stage, traverses a railroad, a UNF Gallery at Museum of Contemporary Art, Downtown, but what happens when canal, and a street while exhibits Sept. 8-Nov. 22, the proverbial canvas is carrying an enormous mocajacksonville.org framed as reality itself? burden of luggage, within Avery Lawrence toys with which lie the different perception and time, and how to spend a parts of a mysterious instrument he assembles perfectly normal afternoon. and plays in the final scene of the film. Lawrence is attentive to every detail including Lawrence is in Jacksonville for an opening pacing, location, costume, and narrative. As Sept. 10 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Jacksonville. The show kicks off the surreal and random as it might appear, the 2015/2016 season at MOCA’s UNF Gallery. artist’s intent is strong and deliberate. The show, Live in Jacksonville, hits Northeast Lawrence has recently completed his Florida as a result of the tireless efforts of a master’s degree in fine arts at the California well-respected local artist, Jim Draper, who Institute of the Arts. His appearance in coordinates that gallery and the university’s Jacksonville, through MOCA and the UNF own Gallery of Art. Lawrence is slated to speak Gallery talk, will be an introduction of an art at the school’s gallery on Sept. 10; at press time, form not given much attention in Northeast the actual lecture time is still being determined. Florida — performance art. “I have been trying to get him to exhibit in “Our audiences have lost connection with Jacksonville for several years now,” says Draper. the object as art,” says Draper. “I think that it “The first time I experienced Lawrence’s work is my duty as an artist and a teacher to reach was during a trip to the Miami Art Fairs, 2011. beyond status quo ideas about art and the act I did a mad dash through the Scope Fair … of art-making to start conversations in our walking down the aisle, I spotted an installation community. Looking at Lawrence, not only that featured a video of a guy cutting down a as an object-maker, but also as a conjurer of ideas, inspires us to look at our craft critically tree — it was mesmerizing. The artist cut down and allow ourselves to dig more deeply into a tree and moved it to a new spot up a hill process, perhaps shaking up our roles.” where he reassembled it. Since that moment, I have been a die-hard Avery Lawrence fan.” Draper wants the creative community of Lawrence is best understood through his Jacksonville to see the work of Avery Lawrence, experimental films, photographs, or first-hand meet him at the exhibit reception, engage him experience, but his website (averylawrence.com) in conversation, and start to understand some is also quite helpful in understanding his work’s contemporary attitudes toward art-making. surrealism, simplicity, and vastness. Lawrence’s “Beyond this exhibit, I would like to engage site looks something akin to an infographic others in an attempt to redefine the role of the artificially inseminated with a choose-yourart-makers. Let’s look at the art experience own-adventure novel. The site quietly pulls the as it defines our sense of place. I hope we get viewer to watch every second of film, investigate inspired to question art at its core, especially in the realm of public art. Bringing Avery each photograph, and read every word, Lawrence to Jacksonville is a start.” exploring it all in less than a half-hour. In an artist’s statement, Lawrence says of the Keith Marks aforementioned piece, called Moving a Tree, “I mail@folioweekly.com SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 25

ARTS + EVENTS

COURTNEY LEWIS, music director and conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, makes a meet-and-greet appearance at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library on Sept. 8.

PERFORMANCE

FIESTA 450! ENSEMBLE ESPANOL SPANISH DANCE THEATER America’s premier Spanish dance company performs flamenco, classical Spanish dance, folklore, 18thcentury dances, ballet and castanets, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, $19-$39, staugamphitheatre.com. GYPSY Amelia Musical Playhouse stages the musical about a stage mother in 1920s America, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3, 4 and 5 at 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, $20; $15 students, 277-3455, ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. HARVEY Charles Shaughnessy stars in a production of Mary Chase’s 1944, Pulitzer-winning comedy about a small town bachelor and his imaginary friend – a giant rabbit – 8 p.m. Sept. 2-4, 1:15 and 8 p.m. Sept. 5 and 2 and 8 p.m. Sept. 6. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menu is featured; at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, $35-$55, alhambrajax.com. WORKING Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre presents the musical based on Studs Terkel’s book, 8 p.m. Sept. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. Sept. 13 and 20 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7177, $20, abettheatre.com. AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Fernandina Little Theatre stages a radio play of Agatha Christie’s novel, of 10 strangers lured to a desert island under false pretextsr, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 11 and 12 and 4:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at 1014 Beech St., Fernandina Beach, 277-2202, $12, ameliaflt.org.

CLASSICAL, CHOIR & JAZZ

MUSIC FACULTY SHOWCASE The Music Division Faculty performs music from various styles and genres, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7386, arts.ju.edu. PONCHO SANCHEZ Noted jazz conga player Sanchez plays 8 p.m. Sept. 5, Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $34-$44, ritzjacksonville.com. CLASSICAL MUSIC St. Augustine Orchestra, St. Augustine Community Chorus and Youth Chorus perform Viva Epsana, 4 p.m. Sept. 6, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, staugustineorchestra.org, staugamphitheatre.com.

COMEDY

D.L. HUGHLEY Popular comic Hughley, best known for his radio show, The D.L. Hughley Show, appears 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and 8 and 10 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, $30-$35, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. KIER Musician-comedian Kier is on 7:30 and 10 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5 at Latitude 360’s Bonkerz, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, $15, 365-5555, latitude360.com.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

INSANE WITH POWER Orange Park Community Theatre auditions for the comedy, seeking three men, two women, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the theater’s rehearsal hall, 2900 Moody Ave., opct.org. CALL FOR ART St. Augustine Art Association seeks artworks that refl ect St. Augustine’s landscape, people, wildlife, history, and culture for its Celebrate St. Augustine exhibit, opening Sept. 4. All works must have been created in the last three years. Deadline Sept. 2; staaa.org. WGHF CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS World Golf Hall of Fame seeks museum volunteers at 1 World Golf Pl., St. Augustine. Duties include offering guidance through current featured exhibits, explaining golf history and stories, and encouraging guests to take part in interactive museum activities. Training provided. 940-4106, worldgolfhalloffame.org.

ART WALKS & MARKETS

WEDNESDAY MARKET Local produce, arts, crafts, clothing, foods, live music, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 2 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, crafts, art, 4-7 p.m. Wed., 4300 St. Johns Ave., Riverside, 607-9935.

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DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts and crafts, local produce, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 4 and every Fri. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 353-1188. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK Tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held Sept. 4 and every first Fri., with more than 15 galleries participating, 829-0065. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local and regional art, free yoga session 9-10 a.m. – Blue Veronica, Savanna Leigh Bassett noon Sept. 5 – 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, ameliamuseum.org. Florida in WWII, through September. It Came from the Attic: Local War Memorabilia Collections, through November. Open daily; $7 adults, $4 students/active military. BEACHES Museum & History Park 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. Hblanton2-Heather & Holly Blanton displays through Oct. 4. An opening reception for the exhibit Waiting on the Train is held 4-7 p.m. Sept. 10. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. The event “A Journey Through African-American Artistry,” which explores and celebrates African-American experiences connecting diverse voices through stories, art, music, and performances by Northeast Florida artists, features poet-storyteller Ajamu Mutima, painter Thony Aiuppy, speaker Nyah Vanterpool, actress Antoinette Johnson, and a performance by RSVP (Ritz Sound & Vocal Performers), 7 p.m. Sept. 8; free admission. Whitfield Lovell: Deep River , through Sept. 13. Reflections: Artful Perspectives on the St. Johns River, through Oct. 18. All Together: The Sculpture of Chaim Gross, through Oct. 4. British Watercolors, through Nov. 29. Public garden tours 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. An opening reception for Drew Edward Hunter’s exhibit SPECTRUM II is held 5-8 p.m. Sept. 4. The exhibit displays through October. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. #MySouthernExposure, social media submissions of locals’ photographic interpretations of Southern landscapes, is featured 5-9 p.m. Sept. 2. Unmasked: Art with a Heart in Healthcare, through Dec. 6. Project Atrium: Joelle Dietrick, through Oct. 25. Free admission 4-9 p.m. Thur. in summer. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. Cosmic Concerts laser shows are Jimmy Buffett at 7 p.m., Rush 8 p.m., Laser Led Zeppelin 9 p.m. and The Wall 10 p.m. Sept. 4 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium; online tickets $5, 396-7062, moshplanetarium.org.

GALLERIES

ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY Jacksonville University, 2800 N. University Blvd., Arlington, 256-7371, ju.edu. An opening reception for the exhibits Ryan Buyssens – Recent Works and McArthur Freeman: Strange Figurations is held 5-7 p.m. Sept. 3; they display through September. AMIRO ART & FOUND 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 824-8460, amiroartandfound.com. An exhibit of Scherenschnitte, German paper cut art, by Kathryn Carr displays through Sept. TAC GALLERY AT THE LANDING 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 139, Downtown, 355-1757. Images of Nurture is on display. BALIN ATELIER 130 King St., St. Augustine, 829-8280, martybalinmusic.com/the-balin-studio. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Jefferson Airplane, founding member Marty Balin is on hand for a meet-and-greet, 5-9 p.m., as well as a performance at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 4. The gallery features a permanent collection of Balin’s oil paintings. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage.com. An opening reception for the exhibit True Beauty is Forever – The Art of Eberth Perez, oil paintings by local artist Perez, is held 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 4. The exhibit runs through Sept. 29. C.A.S.K. Wine Shop & Bar 1049 Park St., Riverside, 5681828. An exhibit of prints by Margete Griffin is on display.

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CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/news-events/crisp-ellert-art-museum. An opening reception for OBELISK ART 450, obelisks painted by 25 local, regional and international artists, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 4. The exhibit displays through Sept. 18, then moves to various sites in downtown St. Augustine, displayed Oct. 2-January 2016. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Maria Valdez Dugger’s Spiral Series, Environments: Real and Imagined, works by painters Sara Pedigo and Ronald Gibbons, and Diane Travis’ World of Big Cats & Cubs, all through Sept. 3. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. The exhibit Symphony of Color – Paintings by Anthony Whiting is on display through Oct. 20. HAWTHORN SALON 1011 Park St., Riverside, 619-3092, hawthornsalon.com. Danger Tape presents the Lily Kuonen exhibit Playntings [Un]Covered through Nov. 21. HUBLEY GALLERY 804 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 429-9769, hubleygallery.com. Watercolors by Jim Christley, pottery by Kathleen Doughtery, and acrylics by Denise Choppin are on display through September. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992. An opening reception for Drew Hunter’s exhibit is 5-8 p.m. Sept. 4. The exhibit runs Sept. 2-October. LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY 1 UNF Dr., Student Union Bldg. 58 E., Ste. 2401, Southside, 620-2475, unf.edu/ gallery. Lida, Paintings by Franklin Matthews is on display through Dec. 11. The opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Sept. 16. ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 471-9980. An exhibit of photographs by Kenneth M. Barrett Jr. displays through Oct. 22. SOUTH CAMPUS GALLERY Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ, 11901 Beach Blvd., 646-2354, fscj.edu/wilsoncenter. Douglas J. Eng’s exhibit Streaming South: Illuminations from a Journey Home is on display through Sept. 16. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 553-6361, southlightgallery.com. The opening reception for the exhibit Sum Total, featuring UNF Photography faculty members Alex Diaz, Paul Karabinis, Kelly Malcom, Christopher Trice, is held 6-9 p.m. Sept. 2 in the UNF ArtSPACE. Dee Roberts, Princess Rashid and Overstreet Ducasse are also featured. Cain’t Never Could performs bluegrass. SPACE:EIGHT 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838, spaceeight.com. An opening reception for Extended Playbook, a collaborative art exhibition featuring Atlanta artists George Long, Jessica Caldas, Mario Schambon, William Downs, Adrian Barzaga, Mike Stasny and Erin Michelle Vaiskauckas, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 4, with live music by IFLY; exhibit runs through Dec. 3. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. An opening reception for the exhibit Celebrate St. Augustine is 5-9 p.m. Sept. 4; on display through Sept. 28. ST. AUGUSTINE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 10 W. Castillo Dr., 825-1053, staugustine-450/tapestry. The exhibit Tapestry: The Cultural Threads of First America is on display through Oct. 4.

EVENTS

DEANNA RAYBOURN New York Times bestselling author Raybourn reads and signs copies of her new book, A Curious Beginning: A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026, bookmarkbeach.com. ST. AUGUSTINE CELEBRATE 450! A citywide celebration of the Oldest City’s big birthday is held Sept. 4-12, with street festivals, dozens (literally) of national and local live musical acts, a Landing Day Thanksgiving Feast, historic reenactments, commemorations, birthday cake-cutting, art exhibits, Spanish wine festival, more, staugustine-450.com. JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY COMMEMORATION The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society marks the 450th anniversary of the arrival of the descendants of CryptoJews to territories later to become the United States, 11 a.m. Sept. 8 at Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, 11 Magnolia Ave, St. Augustine; $12 advance reservations; details, call 914-4460. COURTNEY LEWIS AT PONTE VEDRA LIBRARY Lewis, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor, appears 5:30 and 6:15 p.m. Sept. 8 at 101 Library Blvd., 827-6950; 5 p.m. wine reception for library members only, sjcpls.org. SIERRA CLUB FILM SCREENING The Northeast Florida Sierra Club screens the 20-minute film Drill, Spill, Repeat, which addresses the dangerous impacts of oil spills, at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., 537-6047, 827-6950, sierraclub.org/florida/ northeast-florida, sjcpls.org. WGHF CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS The World Golf Hall of Fame seeks museum volunteers at 1 World Golf Pl., St. Augustine. The experience includes offering guidance through current featured exhibits, such as “Honoring the Legacy: A Tribute to African-Americans in Golf,” explaining golf history and stories, answering questions and encouraging guests to take part in interactive museum activities. Training is provided. For details, call 940-4106 or go to worldgolfhalloffame.org. AMELIA RIVER CRUISES Adult Twilight BYOB Cruises are held every Thur., Fri. and Sat., featuring live music – Dan Voll Sept. 3, Larry LeMier Sept. 4, and Jim Barcaro Sept. 5 – from Amelia River Cruises, 1 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach, 2619972; for fees and details, go to ameliarivercruises.com. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS/ALATEEN When you don’t know where to turn because someone drinks too much. Al-Anon and Alateen can help families and friends of alcoholics. Daily meetings throughout Northeast Florida. Call 904-350-0600 or go to jaxafg.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. 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.

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A&E // MUSIC

I AM A PILGRIM,

AND A STRANGER

Celebrated singer-songwriter and acoustic guitar phenom CHRISTOPHER PAUL STELLING brings his wayfaring sound to town

the lyrical goings-on. “I am self-taught in lone trouveur out of his time and place every way,” says Stelling. “It takes more time encounters a scarecrow on a hill. In but the results are more meaningful; I feel the traveler’s mind, the scarecrow, with I’m no imitator.” outstretched arms, appears to be measuring To Stelling, it’s the songwriter who is his cornfield while bringing to mind our at risk of ending up a duplicate. The old crucified savior. Not exactly storytelling, but adage goes that “when you’re no good, your more along the lines of an allegory for the influences show.” “I’m no different than most times. “Set adrift,” but “free of every debt we people. I like Dylan, learned from Waits, owe” and “leaving behind a sordid past … .” Prine, and Cohen, but songwriters are more Redemption without regret in a gospeltinged delivery, with a folk-lute intricacy difficult to emulate, for me anyway. Some are from a battered nylon guitar underpinning verbose, some wordy, but for me, songwriting a deceptively literate outpouring. A dark is less a technical thing than just guitar styles.” sweep of music as a naïve art … everyman And to a fault, none of the above once more. With a gold-filigreed Haitian household names overtly enter into his own songs, at least that I can discern. It’s likely cross stenciled nobly on the guitar’s face, just that the intricate and often driving torrents up from strips of electrical tape holding the of guitar arpeggios or gypsy raseguados instrument together, Christopher Paul Stelling activating his strings shield his work from is no catalog folkie. the burden of comparison. Stelling brings his singular His new release, like sound to The Parlour in San CHRISTOPHER PAUL his previous albums, is Marco on Sept. 11, in support STELLING available on vinyl, an almostof Labor Against Waste, his 9:30 p.m. Sept. 11, The Parlour (behind Grape forgotten medium slowly third album, which dropped & Grain), San Marco, working its way back into in June. The record has come grapeandgrainexchange.com the mainstream. Remarkable out of the gate hard. Since its also in that his label, ANTIrelease, it’s won impressive Records, is behind him on this all the way. praise from The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, “Nobody buys releases, it seems, everybody NPR’s American Songwriter (a Tiny Desk goes to Spotify, but in the last two-and-a-half Concert appearance), and a national debut on years, things seemed to have changed and the CBS’ Saturday Sessions. If Stelling’s reputation vinyl thing is coming around. We even do as a compelling wordsmith wasn’t enough, white vinyl; it’s a neat thing.” his guitar skills got him featured in Acoustic Stelling’s life course reads like an Guitar Magazine, where the subject’s skills instruction manual for the singer/songwriter: at singing through his fingers outshines the lyric’s message at every turn. born in Florida, but raised in various locales, But the message: “I know the work’s not done and a period of itinerant identity-searching until I see the good in everyone” — a spiritual that took him from one end of the country take on the recurring everyman burden. to the other before settling on New York City Back to the present, and fresh from as home. Stelling hasn’t been home much getting his car an oil change in Indianapolis, because of a successful record that still needs Stelling got down to offering illumination on the promotional hand to guide it. When we his world. I naturally asked which came first, spoke, he was at the Jiffy Lube with only that the guitar or the songwriting? night’s gig in Louisville, Kentucky that was weighing in. Taking his life in one day at a “They’re two very different skills and I kept time, he was hard-pressed to elaborate on his them separate for a long time. But since you’re itinerary before he hits Jacksonville. Know only as good as your last song, and since the for certain, however, that the listeners will ’60s, most people’s attention spans have gone come to know what shade of life drives this downhill, I saw the necessity of combining man. You can believe every word he sings. both,” says the 33-year-old Stelling. It’s an Arvid Smith approach that has served him well, focusing mail@folioweekly.com the listener’s attention to a greater degree on

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Contemporary blues rock heavyweight DOYLE BRAMHALL II performs at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Sept. 9.

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK

SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. Sept. 2 at Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, Downtown, 374-1247. DENNY BLUE 6 p.m. Sept. 2 & 9 at Paula’s Beachside Grill, 6896 A1A S., Crescent Beach, 471-3463. GOV. CLUB, EMMA & the OLD KINGS, GHOST SWITCH, HARVEY HAMPTON 6 p.m. Sept. 2, 1904 Music Hall, 1904 Ocean St., Downtown. GYMSHORTS, MEMPHIBIANS 6 p.m. Sept. 2 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown. RYAN CRARY 6 p.m. Sept. 2 & 9 at Pusser’s Bar & Grille, 816 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766. Music by the Sea: PAPERCUTT Dinner by South Beach Grill 6 p.m.; concert 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., free, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. The NIGHTMARE POLICE, CORTELL 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $8 advance; $10 day of. JAIME SANTANA 6 p.m. Sept. 3, Pusser’s Bar & Grille. TILDON KRAUTZ 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008, $10. THE BAND BE EASY 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at Latitude 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555. SICKMARK, CONSTRAINT, WORSEN 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St., Springfield, 798-8222. ST. AUGUSTINE 450: Dozens (literally!) of local dance and music acts play in various venues throughout St. Augustine Sept. 4-6. staugustine-450.com/entertainment. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR, MAVIS STAPLES, AARON NEVILLE 6 p.m. Sept. 4 at Main Stage on the Bayfront, St. Augustine, staugustine-450.com. NICKI BLUHM & the GRAMBLERS, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, JJ GREY & MOFRO, EMMYLOU HARRIS & RODNEY CROWELL 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Main Stage on the Bayfront. DENNY BLUE 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at Spy Global Cuisine & Lounge, 21 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 819-5637. MARK WILLIAMS 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Mudville Music Room, $10. DUSTIN BRADLEY 8 p.m. Sept. 4, Pusser’s Bar & Grille. S.P.O.R.E. Album Release Night 1: DELTA WOLF, VLAD THE INHALER, MATTHEW CONNOR 8 p.m. Sept. 4, 1904 Music Hall, $12 advance; $15 day of. ELONZO WESLEY, MATTEO QUIMENTO 8 p.m. Sept 4, Burro Bar. NORTHE, RATSMOUTH, SUNSPOTS, STRONG GUYS 8 p.m. Sept. 4, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. TJ HOOKERS, THE WASTEDIST, ECTO 8 p.m. Sept. 4 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 246-2473, $8 advance; $10 day of. JAY GARRETT 9 p.m. Sept. 4 at Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 6051 Merrill Rd., Arlington, 744-6199. IVEY WEST 10 p.m. Sept. 4 at Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. FAT CACTUS 10 p.m. Sept. 4 & 5 at Flying Iguana, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. CUPID’S ALLEY 10 p.m. Sept. 4 & 5 at The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 264-0611. Riverside Arts Market: BLUE VERONICA, SAVANNA LEIGH BASSETT Noon Sept. 5 at 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449. DENNY BLUE 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Kingfi sh Grill, 252 Yacht Club Dr., St. Augustine, 824-2111.

JOHN AUSTILL 7 p.m. Sept. 5, Pusser’s Bar & Grille. PANDA ELLIOT 8 p.m. Sept. 5, Burro Bar. SURVAY SAYS, FIRESTARTER, RUNNING RAMPANT, STATUS FAUX 8 p.m. Sept. 4, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. BRAIDED SUN, LAKE DISNEY, DR. SIRBROTHER, DIG DOG 8 p.m. Sept. 5, Freebird Live, $8 advance; $10 day of. S.P.O.R.E. Album Release Night 2: HOLEY MISS MOLEY, DISPLACE, VLAD the INHALER, MATTHEW CONNOR 8 p.m. Sept. 5, 1904 Music Hall, $12 advance; $15 day of. Einstein-A-Go-Go 30th Anniversary Party: DJ RICKY 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at Eclipse Nightclub, 4219 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-3582, $10. JAHFE 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at Nippers Beach Grille, 2309 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-3300. AARON KOERNER 5 p.m. Sept. 6, Pusser’s Bar & Grille. CODY NIX 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Flying Iguana. ADDI & JACQ 2:50 p.m. Sept. 5 at Hypolita and Spanish streets, St. Augustine; also 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at Abella’s School of Dance, 1711 Lakeside Ave., Ste. 9, St. Augustine, $10, 810-5670. GUTLESS, CONSENT, The SLAM BRIGADE 9 p.m. Sept. 6, Shantytown Pub. JAMES LEG (Black Diamond Heavies), IVEY WEST BAND, JOEL WITGEN 8 p.m. Sept. 6, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. WHITMAN, NIGHT AUDITOR 8 p.m. Sept. 8, Burro Bar. HUSKY BUNDLES 8 p.m. Sept. 8, Shantytown Pub. DOYLE BRAMHALL II 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $32-$38. GWAR, BUTCHER BABIES, BATTLECROSS 7 p.m. Sept. 9, Freebird Live, $20 advance; $25 day of. WVRM, SHADOW HUNTER 8 p.m. Sept. 9, Shantytown Pub.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

CHRISTOPHER PAUL STELLING Sept. 11, The Parlour FAUX FEROCIOUS, RIVERNECKS, TEENAGE LOBOTOMY Sept. 11, Shanghai Nobby’s LOVE AND THEFT Sept. 11, Mavericks at the Landing RICHARD SHINDELL Sept. 12, The Original Café Eleven JE DOUBLE F, SLEEP BEGGAR, LAKE DISNEY Sept. 12, Burro Bar The Scream “Back 2 School” Fest: RICH HOMIE QUAN, K. CAMP, JACQUEES, DIGGY, JUSTIN SKYE, SILENTO, ELIJAH BLAKE, RAWYALS, ANTHONY LEWIS, CHRIS MILES, 4EY, STAR MIC, DJ DOUBLE J Sept. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena JOSH ABBOTT BAND Sept. 12, Mavericks at the Landing ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA Sept. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JAHMEN Sept. 13, Nippers Beach Grille RICKOLUS Sept. 13, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub EARL SWEATSHIRT, NXWORRIES, REMY BANKS Sept. 13, Mavericks at the Landing WHITNEY PEYTON Sept. 14, Underbelly THEE OH SEES, GOLDEN PELICANS, WAYLON THORNTON & the HEAVY HANDS Sept. 15, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ROXY ROCA Sept. 16, Jack Rabbits DAVID LEIBE HART, DIG DOG, The VULGARIANS Sept. 16, Underbelly LUKE BRYAN, RANDY HOUSER, DUSTIN LYNCH Sept. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena

FRONZILLA PALISADES, WHITNEY PEYTON, IT LIVES IT BREATHES Sept. 17, Underbelly RUNAWAY GIN Sept. 18, Freebird Live TOMBOI Lobos Remix Tape Party: PLEASURES, MUST BE the HOLY GHOST, BE BE DEE & GERRY LEE Sept. 18, rain dogs DE LIONS of JAH Sept. 20, Nippers Beach Grille NIHILISTINEN BARBAARISUUS Sept. 21, Shantytown Pub THAT 1 GUY Sept. 22, Jack Rabbits 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 CLAY WALKER Sept. 26, Mavericks at the Landing Clean Water Music Festival: LARKIN POE, ISRAEL NASH, BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR Sept. 26, P.Vedra Concert Hall I-VIBES Sept. 27, Nippers Beach Grille Folio Weekly’s Bonnabrew: TOMBOI, The DAYGOS, LPT, FJORD EXPLORER Sept. 27, Riverside Arts Market NOTHING MORE, The MARMOZETS, TURBOWOLF Sept. 28, Jack Rabbits RECKLESS SERENADE Sept. 29, Jack Rabbits HOUNDMOUTH, BASIA BULAT Sept. 30, P.Vedra Concert Hall Bear Creek Music & Art Festival: GALACTIC, MACY GRAY, DUMPSTAPHUNK, SOULIVE, more Oct. 1-4, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park BOOKER T. JONES Oct. 3, Ritz Theatre & Museum JERROD NIEMANN Oct. 3, Mavericks at the Landing DR. JOHN & the NITE TRIPPERS, WALTER PARKS Oct. 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Amelia Island Jazz Fest: NAVY BAND SOUTHEAST’S TGIF, TRIO CALIENTE, LES DEMERLE, BONNIE EISELE, KEVIN MAHOGANY, LARRY CORYELL, AL WATERS, MIKE LEVINE, DENNIS MARKS, STEVE STAWLEY, CLARENCE HINES, DON ZENTZ, DOUG MATTHEWS, ERNIE EALUM Oct. 4-11, Fernandina Beach TORO Y MOI, ASTRONAUTS Oct. 8, Freebird Live CANNIBAL CORPSE, CATTLE DECAPITATION, SOREPTION Oct. 8, Underbelly SALAD BOYS Oct. 8, rain dogs The MOUNTAIN GOATS, BLANK RANGE Oct. 9, Colonial Quarter ANI DiFRANCO, ANA EGGE Oct. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LAVELL CRAWFORD Oct. 9, The Florida Theatre RANDY WESTON’S AFRICAN RHYTHMS Oct. 10, Ritz Theatre ST. AUGUSTINE RECORD FAIR Oct. 11, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BONZ (Stuck Mojo), A.M.M. Oct. 10, Jack Rabbits The VIBRATORS, CONCRETE ANIMALS, The WASTEDIST Oct. 11, Jack Rabbits FRED HAMMOND & DONNIE McCLURKIN Oct. 11, Veterans Memorial Arena NEW FOUND GLORY, YELLOWCARD, TIGERS JAW Oct. 13, Mavericks The WINERY DOGS Oct. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall NOAH GUNDERSON, FIELD REPORT Oct. 14, Colonial Quarter Magnolia Fest: TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, AVETT BROTHERS, DEL McCOURY BAND, STEEP CANYON RANGERS, LAKE STREET DRIVE Oct. 15-18, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park STRAY from the PATH, COMEBACK KID, BEING as an OCEAN, MAJOR LEAGUE, DEEZ NUTS Oct. 15, Underbelly BEN PRESTAGE Oct. 15, Mudville Music Room

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LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC Argentinian indie rocker PANDA ELLIOT performs at Burro Bar Sept. 5, Downtown.

CHRIS TOMLIN, REND COLLECTIVE Oct. 16, Vets Mem Arena BO BURNHAM Oct. 16, The Florida Theatre 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 DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT Oct. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LITTLE BIG TOWN, DRAKE WHITE & the BIG FIRE Oct. 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MATT POND PA Oct. 17, 1904 Music Hall JOHN CLEESE & ERIC IDLE: Together Again at Last … for the Very Last Time Oct. 18, The Florida Theatre The CHARLIE DANIELS BAND Oct. 22, The Florida Theatre JASON ALDEAN, COLE SWINDELL, TYLER FARR, DEE JAY SILVER Oct. 22, Veterans Memorial Arena Gnar Stars: FREE WEED, UNKLE FUNKLE, COLLEEN GREEN Oct. 22, Shanghai Nobby’s TAB BENOIT Oct. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MARCIA BALL & her BAND, AMY SPEACE Oct. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BUDDY GUY, SHEMEKIA COPELAND Oct. 23, Florida Theatre KATT WILLIAMS Oct. 24, Veterans Memorial Arena MARK KNOPFLER Oct. 27, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DESAPARECIDOS Oct. 27, Underbelly

KEPI GHOULI, MEAN JEANS, LIFEFORMS (as Nirvana) Oct. 29, rain dogs TWO COW GARAGE, The MUTTS Oct. 29, Jack Rabbits Suwannee Hulaween: STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, PRETTY LIGHTS, PRIMUS, CHANCE the RAPPER Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park LEE BAINES III & the GLORY FIRES, PUJOL, ELECTRIC WATER Oct. 31, Burro Bar The UNDERACHIEVERS, POUYA, KIRK KNIGHT, BODEGA BAMZ Nov. 1, Underbelly BOZ SCAGGS Nov. 4, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts LEFTOVER SALMON Nov. 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall AMERICA’S GOT TALENT LIVE Nov. 6, The Florida Theatre PRONG, APPALACHIAN DEATH TRAP Nov. 6, Jack Rabbits The BROTHERS COMATOSE Nov. 7, Jack Rabbits ALL HANDS on DECK Nov. 8, The Florida Theatre REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND, BRYCE ALASTAIR BAND Nov. 8, Jack Rabbits SLOW MAGIC Nov. 11, The Original Café Eleven TEXAS in JULY, REFLECTIONS, TO the WIND, INVENT, ANIMATE Nov. 11, Underbelly KNUCKLE PUCK, SEAWAY, SORORITY NOISE, HEAD NORTH Nov. 11, 1904 Music Hall ADRIAN LEGG, DAVID LINDLEY Nov. 12, P.Vedra Concert Hall

CHASE BRYANT Nov. 12, Mavericks at the Landing BLENDED BREW Nov. 12, Jack Rabbits AMERICA Nov. 13, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts JAKE SHIMABUKURO Nov. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GABRIEL IGLESIAS Nov. 13, The Florida Theatre KRISTIN CHENOWITH Nov. 14, T-U Center 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 CRAIG FERGUSON Nov. 30, The Florida Theatre DAVE KOZ CHRISTMAS TOUR Dec. 1, The Florida Theatre MAC MILLER, EARTHGANG, MICHAEL CHRISTMAS, REMEMBER MUSIC Dec. 2, 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, MELISSA FERRICK Dec. 11, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 11, Vets Memorial Arena KEVIN GRIFFIN Dec. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BRIAN REGAN Dec. 13, The Florida Theatre BOWZER’S Rock ’N’ Roll Holiday Party: The TOKENS, FREDDY BOOM BOOM CANNON Dec. 17, The Florida Theatre MATISYAHU Dec. 18 & 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MICHAEL McDONALD Dec. 19, Thrasher-Horne Center The TEN TENORS Dec. 22, The Florida Theatre CHRIS DUARTE Dec. 22, Mudville Music Room DONNA the BUFFALO Dec. 30, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SOJA Jan. 1, The Florida Theatre JOHN SEBASTIAN Jan. 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STEVE FORBERT TRIO Jan. 9, Mudville Music Room TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE Jan. 15, 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 COLIN HAY Jan. 31, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall YANNI Feb. 3, T-U Center for the Performing Arts ALAN PARSONS PROJECT Greatest Hits Tour with Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Feb. 10, Florida Theatre PATTY GRIFFIN, SARA WATKINS, ANAIS MITCHELL Feb. 13, The Florida Theatre The JAMES HUNTER SIX Feb. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SUN RA ARKESTRA Feb. 20, Ritz Theatre & Museum ADAM TRENT Feb. 21, The Florida Theatre GARY CLARK JR. Feb. 21, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall IL VOLO March 3, The Florida Theatre BLACK VIOLIN March 3, Ritz Theatre & Museum ROGER McGUINN March 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JANET JACKSON March 8, Veterans Memorial Arena FRANK SINATRA JR. March 9, The Florida Theatre JOHNNY CLEGG & HIS BAND March 18, P.Vedra Concert Hall CECILE McLORIN SALVANT March 31, Ritz Theatre NAJEE April 9, Ritz Theatre & Museum LET IT BE: Music of The Beatles April 10, The Florida Theatre ELLIS PAUL May 13, The Original Café Eleven

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Buck Smith Thur. Yancy Clegg Sun. Vinyl Record Nite every Tue.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. Einstein-A-Go-Go 30th anniversary party: DJ Ricky 8 p.m. Sept. 5. Alter Der Rhune Sept. 7. KJ Free 9 p.m. Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance at 9 p.m. every Fri. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns, 388-0200 Dustin Bradley Sept. 10

THE BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)

BILLY’S Boathouse, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Pat Marino Sept. 2. Billy Bowers Sept. 6 CULHANE’S, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Cloud 9 8 p.m. Sept. 4. DJ Hal every Sat. Irish music every Sun. FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Bch, 853-5680 Fat Cactus 10 p.m. Sept. 4 & 5. Cody Nix Sept. 6 FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 TJ Hookers, The Wastedist, Ecto Sept. 4. Braided Sun, Lake Disney, Dr. Sirbrother, Dig Dog Sept. 5. Gwar, Butcher Babies, Battlecross 8 p.m. Sept. 9. Faze Wave, Brett Foster, Michael Lanier Sept. 11 HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815 Live music Fri. & Sat. Dan Evans, Spade McQuade Sun. Back From the Brink Mon. HOPTINGER Bier Garden & Sausage House, 333 N. First St., 222-0796 Andrew Sapin 10 p.m. Sept. 4 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Danka Sept. 2. Christian Ryan Sept. 4. Back Alley Cadillac Sept. 5 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 Dan Hunting Sept. 2. Doc & Wally Sept. 3. Ivey West Sept. 4 MEZZA Restaurant & Bar, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Neil Dixon every Tue. Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 The Sean Chambers Band 10 p.m. Sept. 3

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NIPPERS Beach Grille, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 King Eddie & Pili Pili Sept. 3. Lisa & the Madhatters Sept. 5. Jahfe Sept. 6 NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 372-4105 Elizabeth Rogers Sept. 4 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Pat Rose Sept. 2. Smith & Banks Sept. 3. Little Mike & the Tornados Sept. 4 & 5. Neil Dixon Sept. 9. Live music Thur.-Sun. WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1589 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 247-4508 Anton LaPlume 9:30 p.m. Sept. 4 WORLD of BEER, 311 N. Third St., 372-9698 Steve McNulty Sept. 5

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N. Gov. Club, Emma & the Old Kings, Ghost Switch, Harvey Hampton 6 p.m. Sept. 2. S.P.O.R.E. Album Release Night 1: Delta Wolf, Vlad the Inhaler, Matthew Connor 8 p.m. Sept. 4. S.P.O.R.E. Night 2: Holey Miss Moley, Displace, Vlad the Inhaler, Matthew Connor 8 p.m. Sept. 5 BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St. Gymshorts, Memphibians 6 p.m. Sept. 2. Elonzo Wesley, Matteo Quimento Sept. 4. Panda Elliot 8 p.m. Sept. 5. Bad Year Sept. 6. Whitman, Night Auditor Sept. 8 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 p.m. Sept. 2. The Daygos 8 p.m. Sept. 4. Jimmy Solari 8 p.m.-mid. Sept. 5. Spade McQuade 6-9 p.m. Sept. 9 JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 353-1188 Brenda & Vanya 6 p.m. Sept. 2. Friday Night Live 8 p.m. Sept. 4. X Hale 8 p.m. Sept. 5. 418 Band 4 p.m. Sept. 6. Spanky 6 p.m. Sept. 9 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay, 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis Wed. DJ Vinn every Thur. DJ Dr. Doom 10 p.m. every Fri. DJ Shotgun 10 p.m. every Sat. MAVERICKS, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Love and Theft 6 p.m. Sept. 11. Josh Abbott Band 6 p.m. Sept. 12. Earl Sweatshirt, Nxworries, Remy Banks 6 p.m. Sept. 13. Joe Buck, DJ Justin Thur.-Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Rusty Shine 9 p.m. Sept. 3 & 5. Live music Fri. & Sat. DJ Throwback 8 p.m. Thur. Deck music Fri., Sat. & Sun.

BRUTAL INTENT

THERE IS A MEME CURRENTLY making the Internet rounds spoofing the many sub-genres of metal. Truth is, every genre of music has sub-genres, including rap, country, blues, R&B and even Americana (in descending order of quality: Authentic, Crap, Hipster Beardo Jugband Crap, Ukulele Crap, Acoustic-Guitar-Strumming Bonnaroo Girl Crap, Mumford & Sons). But metal fans take their sub-genres seriously, and there are even feuding camps, insisting that their metal is better than all the other metals. What’s worse, to non-metal fans, it all sounds the same – loud, angry, violent, bad for kids. But not to Clifford Newkirk, founder of Southern Druid Booking, which concentrates on booking metal bands of all genres from around the country at Shantytown, Burro Bar and Rain Dogs. Newkirk has also spun off a small record label for his fellow metalheads. He’s a die-hard fan who respects all metal genres, and works hard to promote the scene on a local and national level. We recently spoke with Newkirk about the ins and outs of promoting headbanging. Folio Weekly: When was Southern Druid founded? Clifford Newkirk: I started Southern Druid to book shows in 2012. It wasn’t until about January of this year that we started using it as a label as well. Who are the main organizers of the label? The label came about when Erik Reeder joined Southern Druid. He and I had worked on shows together for a few years and played in a band together. We’d just met a couple of great bands we wanted to work with, so we decided to start pulling our resources and put out some releases.

Since you guys aren’t making a profit, where does the money come from to release and distribute this stuff? Our own blood, sweat, and tears.

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC

INTRACOASTAL WEST

CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Live music most weekends JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Shonuff 9 p.m. Sept. 4

MANDARIN, JULINGTON

DAVE’S MUSIC BAR & GRILL, 9965 San Jose, 575-4935 Wrenshaw, Blues Jam Sept. 4. Milltown Road Sept. 5 HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine, 880-3040 Christian Ryan Sept. 6. Open jam Blues Monday 7 p.m. every Mon.

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 every Tue.-Sat. PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR, 2620 Blanding Blvd., 282-1564 Live music every Sat. DJ Tammy Wed. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Bandon therun Sept. 2. Supervillains, Bigfoot Barefoot Sept. 3. Cupid’s Alley 10 p.m. Sept. 4 & 5. Live music 10 p.m. Wed. DJ Big Mike 10 p.m. Thur.

PONTE VEDRA

PUSSER’S Grill, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Ryan Crary 6 p.m. Sept. 2 & 9. Jaime Santana Sept. 3. Dustin Bradley Sept. 4. John Austill Sept. 5. Aaron Koerner Sept. 6. Live music weekends TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 Paxton & Mike Sept. 2. Gary Starling Sept. 3. Billy Bowers Sept. 4. Latin All Stars Sept. 5

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

ACROSS THE STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 River City Kats, Southern Feather Band, Primitive Hard Drive 8 p.m. Sept. 5 MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood S., 388-7807 Jackie Hill-Perry, Jannette IKZ, Ezekiel Azonwu, Preston Perry Sept. 3 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 The Senses Sept. 6 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Blue Veronica, Savanna Leigh Bassett 10:30 a.m. Sept. 5

ST. AUGUSTINE

CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 The Committee Sept. 4 & 5. Vinny Jacobs Sept. 6

What sub-genres of metal do you cover? We’re down for anything. Grind, punk, sludge, hardcore, doom, black, death, just about anything heavy or dark. What formats do you handle? Cassette? CD? Vinyl? So far, we’ve put out a couple tapes and are currently working on a 7” vinyl for Wvrm. Hopefully, we’ll be able to do more vinyl releases in the future, but they aren’t cheap. We might get around to doing CDs, but we just prefer the older formats.

THE KNIFE

How many Northeast Florida bands do you handle, as opposed to national or international acts? As a label, we’ve done releases for North Carolina grinders Wvrm as well as Florida band Bucket Flush and our own old local Jax band Atma. For shows, we get bands from all over the country and beyond. I’m currently setting up a show for a punk band from Brazil. In the ’80s, Tampa was a mecca for metal bands. Where is that Florida mecca today? Does it even exist? Most big cities in Florida have great scenes with awesome bands that are doing great things these days. There isn’t really a “Florida mecca” anymore since the Internet was able to connect metal heads globally. Give us your assessment of the Jacksonville metal scene compared to that of other areas. Jacksonville’s a tough crowd. Friends of the bands and a couple of diehards that come out to just about everything are the usual crowd. Recently, I’ve been seeing more people at shows who haven’t been out before, so that’s a good sign. Is it difficult to book shows in a place like Jacksonville? It’s not the easiest, but I love doing it. I do shows to help out touring bands that are working hard to get their music out there and also to try to get

MILL TOP TAVERN, 19 St. George St., 829-2329 True Blue 9 p.m. Sept. 4 & 5. Denny Blue 1 p.m. Sept. 5. Aaron Esposito 1 p.m. Sept. 6 PAULA’S GRILL, 6896 A1A S., Crescent Beach, 471-3463 Denny Blue open mic jam 6-9 p.m. Sept. 2 & 9 SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Gym Shorts, Ben Katzman Degreaser, Party Flag 9 p.m. Sept. 4. Faux Ferocious, Rivernecks, Teenage Lobotomy Sept. 11. TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Blistur Sept. 4 & 5. Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 The Nightmare Police, Cortell 8 p.m. Sept. 2. Northe, Ratsmouth, Sunspots, Strong Guys Sept. 4. Survay Says, Firestarter, Running Rampant, Status Faux Sept. 4. James Leg, Ivey West, Joel Witgen Sept. 6 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Tildon Krautz 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Mark Williams CD release 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 THE PARLOUR, 2000 San Marco Blvd., 396-4455 Live music most weekends

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS, ARLINGTON

LATITUDE 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 X-Hale Sept. 2. Be Easy, DJ Fellin Sept. 3. Darrell Rae, The Ride Sept. 4 & 5. Zero-N Sept. 5. Katz Downstairs Sept. 6 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Darren Corlew Sept. 3. Josh McGowan Sept. 4. Samuel Sanders Sept. 5 SCOREBOARD SPORTS BAR, 6051 Merrill Rd., 744-6199 Jay Garrett 9 p.m. Sept. 4 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows, 634-7208 Ivey West 10 p.m. Sept. 4. Go Get Gone Sept. 5. Melissa Smith open mic Thur. Mojo Roux Blues every Sun. Kassyli country jam every Mon. WORLD OF BEER, 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 551-5929 John Copeland Sept. 3. Jerry Jacobs 9 p.m. Sept. 4.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

SHANTYTOWN, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Sickmark, Constraint, Worsen Sept. 3. Gutless, Consent, The Slam Brigade Sept. 6. J.W. Teller Sept. 7. Husky Bundles Sept. 8. WVRM, Shadow Hunter Sept. 9 THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Shannon Ogden 8 p.m. Sept. 5

THE KNIFE

Wvrm

Jacksonville recognized as a legitimate place for shows. Lots of big tours pass right over Florida, and we gotta start bringing all-sized bands if we want to see those big bands here. What age range do you see at shows? We see all ages at our shows. The grind and black metal shows normally have more of an older crowd, whereas the punk and hardcore shows are normally younger kids still in high school or college. What criteria do you use to decide who gets on the label? If a band has good music, are cool dudes and really looking to do things with their music, we try to reach out to them in any way possible. What’s your metal concert dream lineup? Wvrm Fest. Every year we put on a fest called Wvrm Fest. Lots of great bands from different genres and everyone having a great time. Yeah, you can go to a mega fest like MDF [Maryland Death Fest] and see your “dream lineup,” or you can have a great time with some regional and local bands that really bring it, right here in Jacksonville. John E. Citrone theknife@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Southern Druid events: facebook.com/Southern DruidBooking/events. To buy Southern Druids artists: southerndruidrecords.storenvy.com/ SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2015 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 31

Located in Fernandina Beach, Bright Mornings is open for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, plus brunch on weekends Photo by Dennis Ho

HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F Locally owned and operated for 20plus years, the American pub serves 1/2-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200. F Bite Club. BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. MOJO NO. 4 Urban BBQ & Whiskey Bar, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670. F BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. PINEGROVE Market & Deli, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F BOJ winner. 40-plus years. Burgers, Cuban sandwiches, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher cuts USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. $ BW TO B L D Mon.-Sat. RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurant orsay.com. BOJ winner. French/Southern bistro; emphasis on locally grown organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. Snail of Approval. $$$ 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

AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F SEE BEACHES.

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. $$ L Tue.-Sat.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sun. BARBERITOS, 1519 Sadler Rd., 277-2505. 463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240, barberitos.com. F Southwestern fare made-to-order fresh; burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salsa. $$ 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. $$$ FB K L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F Family-owned spot in historic building. Veggie burgers, seafood, made-from-scratch desserts. Dine in or on oakshaded patio. Karibrew Pub next door. $$ 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 DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 802 Ash St., 310-6049, ameliaislanddavids.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 winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.

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. $$$ BW K TO R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriver pizza.net. F BOJ winner. Authentic Northern-style pizzas, 20plus toppings, by the pie or the slice. $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat. THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 TJ Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juice, herbal tea. $$ TO B L Mon.-Sat. THE PECAN ROLL BAKERY, 122 S. Eighth St., 491-9815,

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thepecanrollbakery.com. F The bakery, near historic district, has sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes, bagels, breads, all made from scratch. $ K TO B L Wed.-Sun. PI INFINITE COMBINATIONS, 19 S. Third St., 432-8535, pi32034.wix.com/piinfinite. All bar service at New York-style pizza joint. Specialty pizzas, by pie or slice, topped with sliced truffle mushrooms, whole little neck clams, eggs or shrimp. Dine in or in courtyard, with fountain. $$ BW TO L D Wed.-Sun. PLAE, 80 Amelia Village Cir., 277-2132, plaefl.net. Bite Club. Bistro-style venue serves whole fried fish, duck breast. Outside. $$$ FB L Tue.-Sat.; D Nightly SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F BOJ winner. Second-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al offer local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F Oceanfront; handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood, fried pickles. Outdoor dining, open-air second floor, balcony. $$ FB 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.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 9119 Merrill Rd., 745-9300. BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK.

THE STEAKHOUSE @ GOLD CLUB, 320 Gen. Doolittle Dr., 645-5500, jacksonvillegoldclub.com. BOJ. Lunch and dinner specials, free happy hour buffets Thur. & Fri. $$$ FB L D Daily

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

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

INDIA’S RESTAURANT, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F BOJ winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. A variety of curries, vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 737-7740. 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. Family-owned Thai place serves traditional fare, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups. Low-sodium, gluten-free, too. $$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun. TEQUILA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 101, 363-1365, tequilasjacksonville.com. F The new place has authentic Mexican fare, made daily with freshest ingredients. Vegetarian dishes; daily drink specials. Nonstop happy hour. $$ FB L D Daily THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, wines by the glass or bottle, champagne cocktails. Meatloaf sandwiches, pulled Peruvian chicken, homestyle vegan black bean burgers. $$ 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.

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 BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201. F BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. 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. $$ FB D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001. F BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 F Latin American, Southwest tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana sandwiches. 100-plus tequilas. $ FB L D Daily LARRY’S SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LILLIE’S Coffee Bar, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922, lilliescoffeebar.com. F Locally roasted coffee, eggs, bagels, flatbreads, sandwiches, desserts. Dine inside or on patio, courtyard. $$ BW TO B L D Daily 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., Neptune Beach, 249-5573, mezzarestaurantandbar.com. F Near-the-ocean spot, 20-plus years. Casual bistro fare: gourmet wood-fired pizzas, nightly specials. Dine inside, on patio. $$$ FB K D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ Pit, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636, mojobbq.com. F BOJ winner. Pulled pork, beef, chicken, Carolina-style barbecue, Delta fried catfish, sides. $$ FB K TO L D Daily NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300, nippersbeachgrille.com. The chef-driven Southern coastal cuisine has local fare and dishes with a Caribbean flavor, served in an island atmosphere on the ICW. Dine inside or on Tiki deck. $$ FB K L D Wed.-Sun.; D Mon. & Tue. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637. Gastropub, 50-plus beers, gourmet hamburgers, ground inhouse, hand-cut French fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ FB K L D Daily RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F For

DINING DIRECTORY 30-plus years, iconic seafood place has served blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily happy hour. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlifefoodshack.com. BOJ winner. Specialty items: signature tuna poke bowl, fresh sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp, in modern open-air space. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE & Oyster Bar, 218 First St., Neptune Beach, 246-0881, slidersseafoodgrille.com. Beach-casual spot. Faves: Fresh fish tacos, gumbo. Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. $$ FB K L Sat. & Sun.; D Nightly SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE, 111 Beach Blvd., 482-1000, sneakerssportsgrille.com. BOJ winner. 20-plus tap beers, TVs, cheerleaders. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $ FB K L D Daily SURFING SOMBRERO, 222 First St. N., 834-9377. New oceanfront place serves authentic fare – like paella. Drink specials. Dine in or outside. $$ FB L D Daily SURFWICHES SANDWICH SHOP, 1537 Penman Rd., 241-6996, surfwiches.com. New craft sandwich shop boasts Yankee-style steaks and hoagies, all made to order. $ BW TO K L D Daily

eggplant). Greek beers. $$ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 10391 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-7087. F BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Traditional diner fare: oversized pancakes and bacon, sandwiches, salads and burgers. $ K TO B L Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 11365 San Jose Blvd., 674-2945. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F Organic soups, sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie and coffee bar. All-natural, organic beers, wines. Indoor, outdoor dining. $ BW TO K B L D Daily THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL, 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 683-3773, redelephantpizza.com. Casual, familyfriendly eatery. Pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials, burgers, pasta, plus gluten-free-friendly items. $ FB K L D Daily

DOWNTOWN

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 6055 Youngerman Cir., 778-1101, dickswingsandgrill.com. 1803 East West Parkway, Fleming Island, 375-2559. BOJ winner. This NASCARthemed restaurant serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. $ FB K TO L D Daily THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club. com. Southern-style fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tue.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding, Ste. 15, 272-3553.

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, thecandyapplecafe.com. Sandwiches, entrées, salads. $$ FB K L, Mon.; L D Tue.-Sun. CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282. F Chef Sam Hamidi has been serving genuine Italian fare for 35-plus years: veal, seafood, gourmet pizza. The homemade salad

ORANGE PARK

GRILL ME!

BRIAN GRIMLEY Lulu’s at the Thompson House, 11 S. Seventh St., Fernandina Beach BIRTHPLACE: Swindon, United Kingdom YEARS IN THE BIZ: 40 FAVORITE RESTAURANT: K-Paul’s, New Orleans BEST CUISINE STYLE: Low Country, Creole, Cajun GO-TO INGREDIENTS: Local shrimp IDEAL MEAL: Charcuterie and duck confit WON’T CROSS MY LIPS: I’ll try anything. INSIDER’S SECRET: Use the best ingredients from wherever. CELEBRITY SIGHTING HERE: Jacques Pépin, Jeff Foxworthy

dressing is a specialty. $ BW K L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F From-scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L Mon.-Fri. SWEET PETE’S, 400 N. Hogan St., 376-7161. F All-natural sweet shop has candy made of all natural flavors, no artificial anything. Several kinds of honey. $ TO Daily ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezod iacbarandgrill.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 Parkway, 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, whiteys fishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

INTRACOASTAL WEST

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

DICK’S WINGS & GRILLE, 14286 Beach Blvd., 223-0115. F BOJ. SEE ORANGE PARK. LARRY’S SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK. TIME OUT Sports Grill, 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 223-6999, timeoutsportsgrill.com. F Locally-owned-and-operated. Hand-tossed pizzas, wings, wraps. Daily drink specials, HDTVs, pool tables. Late-nite menu. $$ FB L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

MANDARIN, JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

AKEL’S DELI, 12926 Gran Bay Pkwy. W., 880-2008. F SEE DOWNTOWN.

AL’S Pizza, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F SEE BEACHES. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199. F Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed

5733 Roosevelt Blvd., 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F With shops all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s Giant Subs is known for piling subs high and serving ’em fast for 33 years. In addition to a wide selection of hot and cold subs, Larry’s has soups and salads. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. A new Larry’s opens soon in Fernandina. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F BOJ winner. SEE SAN MARCO. 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 BEACH

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. SEE ORANGE PARK. LARRY’S SUBS, 830 A1A N., 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK.

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE

13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies. com. BOJ winner. Authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine updated for American tastes; tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day, coconut mango curry chicken. $$ BW L D Tue.-Sat. AKEL’S Deli, 245 Riverside Ave., 791-3336. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., 388-8384. F SEE BEACHES. BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. New American with a Southern twist; locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop bar. $$$ FB R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2, 855-1181. F BOJ winner. Small-batch, artisanal coffee roasting. Organic, fair trade. $ BW TO B L Daily BREW FIVE POINTS, 1024 Park St., 714-3402, brewfive points.com. F 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 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.

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BAYMEADOWS.

RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969. Bar food. $ D 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 Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejacksonville.com. F 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. CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE & PIZZERIA, 146 King St., 494-6658, carmelosmarketplace.com. New York-style brick-oven-baked pizza, freshly baked sub rolls, Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, stromboli and garlic herb wings. Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi. $$ BW TO L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 965 S.R. 16, 825-4540. 4010 U.S. 1 S., 547-2669. BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. THE FLORIDIAN, 39 Cordova St., 829-0655, thefloridian staug.com. Updated Southern fare of fresh ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free. Fried green tomato bruschetta, grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D Wed.-Mon. GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F Local mainstay for 25+ years. Varied menu changes twice daily. Signature dish: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. Sun. brunch. $$ FB R Sun.; L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040. F Bite Club. 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. SEE BEACHES.

ONE TWENTY THREE BURGER HOUSE, 123 King St., 687-2790. New spot, opened by owners of Carmelo’s Pizza down the street. Premium burgers, made with beef sourced from renowned NYC butcher Schweid & Sons. Wood-fired pizzas, ice cream bar with Old World milkshakes. Outdoor dining. $$ BW K TO L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A Beach Blvd., 217-3256, saltlifefoodshack.com. BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

BASIL THAI & SUSHI, 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. $$ FB L D Mon.-Sat. BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox. com. F Mediterranean and French inspired cuisine includes steak frites, oak-fired pizza and a new raw bar with seasonal selections. $$$ FB TO L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. 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.,

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398-0726. F Artisanal cheese plates, empanadas, bruschetta, cheesecake. 60-plus 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. Local and national craft beers, specialty cocktails, seasonal menu of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. 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 METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodiner. com. F BOJ winner. The original upscale diner. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. $$ B R L Daily MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200. F BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Ave., 399-8815, pizzapalace jax.com. F Family-owned; spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, lasagna. Outside dining. $$ BW K TO L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Ave., 398-3005, tavernasanmar co.com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; local produce, meats. Craft beers, craft cocktails. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily

DANCIN DRAGON, 9041 Southside, Ste. 138D, 363-9888. BOGO lunches, Asian fusion menu. $$ FB K L D Daily DICK’S WINGS, 10750 Atlantic, 619-0954. BOJ. SEE O. PARK. THE DIM SUM ROOM, 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 363-9888, thedimsumroom.com. Shrimp dumplings, beef tripe, sesame ball. Traditional Hong Kong noodles, barbecue. $ FB K L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955. F Bite Club. BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR B-Q, 10771 Beach Blvd., 996-7900, monroessmokehousebbq.com. SEE RIVERSIDE. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovinte. com. European-style dining influenced by Italy, Spain and the Mediterranean. Small plates, entrée-size portions, selections from charcuterie menu. $$$ BW TO R D Daily TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426, tavernayamas.com. F Bite Club. Char-broiled kabobs, seafood, wines, desserts. Belly dancing. $$ FB K L D Daily

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DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., Ste. 101, 619-9828. BOJ winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. HOLA Mexican Restaurant, 1001 N. Main St., 356-3100, holamexicanrestaurant.com. F Fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, daily specials. Happy hour; sangria. $ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE

ALHAMBRA Theatre & Dining 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. USA’s longest-running dinner theater; Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tue.-Sun. BARBERITOS, 4320 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., Ste. 106, 807-9060. F SEE AMELIA ISLAND.

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ORANGE PARK.

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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. $$ FB TO Wknd brunch. B, L D Tue.-Sun. EDGEWOOD BAKERY, 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, 389-8054, edgewoodbakery.com. BOJ winner. For 68+ years, full-service bakery has served fresh from-scratch pastries, petit fours, pies, custom cakes. Espresso/pastry café has sandwiches, smoothies, soups. $$ K TO B L Tue.-Sat. EUROPEAN STREET Café, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. BOJ. 130-plus imported beers, 20 on tap. NYC-style Reuben, sandwiches. Outside dining at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. F BOJ. Juice bar; certified organic fruits, vegetables. 300-plus craft/import beers, 50 wines, produce, humanely raised meats, deli, 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., 634-7617 Locally-owned, family-run shop; made-from-scratch pastries, artisan breads, pies, 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 PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 1526 King St., 503-4060. SEE

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): For a pregnant woman, the fetus often begins to move for the first time during the fifth month of gestation. The sensation may resemble popcorn popping or a butterfly fluttering. It’s small but dramatic: distinct evidence that a live creature is growing inside her. Even if you’re not literally expecting a baby, and even if you’re male, you’ll soon feel a metaphorical equivalent of a fetus’s first kicks. You’re not ready to give birth yet, but you’re well on the way. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Since U Been Gone” is a pop song by vocalist Kelly Clarkson. She won a Grammy for it, and made a lot of money from its sales. But two other singers turned down the chance to make it their own before Clarkson got her shot. The people who wrote the tune offered it first to Pink, then to Hillary Duff, but neither accepted. Don’t be like those two. Be like Clarkson. Recognize opportunities when they’re presented, even if they’re in disguise. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Going with the flow” sounds easy and relaxing, but here’s another side: Sometimes it can kick your ass. The rippling current you’re floating on may swell up into a boisterous wave. The surge of the stream might get so rough and fast, the ride is more spirited than you anticipated. Yet going with the flow is your best strategy in the weeks ahead. It eventually delivers you where you need to go, even if there are bouncy surprises along the way. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Money doesn’t make you happy,” said movie star and ex-California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. “I now have $50 million, but I was just as happy when I had $48 million.” Despite his disavowal, extra money would indeed make you at least somewhat happier. The good news? The months ahead are prime time to boost your economic fortunes. Your ability to attract good financial luck will be greater, and it’ll zoom even higher if you focus on getting better educated and organized for how to bring more wealth your way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I stand up next to a mountain, and I chop it down with the edge of my hand.” So sang Jimi Hendrix in his raucous psychedelic tune “Voodoo Child (Slight Return).” We could view his words as an example of delusional grandiosity, and dismiss it. Or we could say it’s a funny and brash boast Hendrix made as he imagined he was a mythic hero capable of unlikely feats. For the purposes of this horoscope, let’s go with the second one. Dream up a slew of extravagant brags about outlandish magic powers you have. It’ll rouse hidden reserves of energy to enhance your more practical powers. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s the phase of your cycle when you have maximum power to transform yourself. If you work hard to rectify and purify your inner life, you’ll be able to generate a transcendent release. And you may tap into previously dormant or inaccessible aspects of your soul’s code. Tips on how to fully activate the

magic. 1. Without any ambivalence, banish ghosts more trouble than they’re worth. 2. Identify the one bad habit you most want to dissolve, and replace it with a good habit. 3. Forgive everyone, including you. 4. Play a joke on your fear. 5. Discard or give away material objects that have no meaning or use. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hope you’re not bored with all the good news I’ve been delivering recently. Sorry if I sound like I’m sugarcoating or whitewashing, but I swear I’m just reporting the truth about cosmic omens. Your karma is extra sweet these days. You do have a few obstacles, but they’re weaker than usual. You’ll have to tolerate rosy prophecies a while longer. Stop reading now if you can’t bear to get more buoyant beams. Last warning! Your web of allies is getting more resilient and interesting. You’re expressing the right mix of wise selfishness and enlightened helpfulness. As your influence increases, you’re even more responsible about wielding it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When 16th-century Spanish invaders arrived in the land of the Mayans, they found a civilization that was in many ways highly advanced. The native people had a superior medical system and calendar. They built impressive cities with sophisticated architecture and paved roads. They were prolific artists, and had a deep understanding of mathematics and astronomy. Yet they didn’t make or use wheeled vehicles, which had been common in much of the rest of the world for more than 2,000 years. Though you’re mostly competent and authoritative, you’re neglecting to employ a certain resource to enhance competence and authority even further. Fix it! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you’ve ever fantasized about taking a pilgrimage to a wild frontier or sacred sanctuary or your ancestral homeland, the next 10 months are a great time for it. The best time to plan it will be the next two weeks. Keep these questions in mind as you brainstorm. 1. What are your life’s greatest mysteries, and what sort of journey might bring an awakening that clarifies them? 2. Where can you go to clarify curious yearnings you’ve never fully understood? 3. What power spot on Earth might activate the changes you most want to make? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When he died at 77 in 1905, Aquarian author Jules Verne had published 54 books. You’ve probably heard of his science-fiction novels Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. He was a major influence on many writers, like Jean-Paul Sartre, J.R.R. Tolkien and Arthur Rimbaud. But one of his manuscripts never made it into book form. When he finished it in 1863, his publisher refused to publish it, so Verne stashed it in a safe. It stayed there until his great-grandson found it in 1989. Five years later, Verne’s “lost novel,” Paris in the Twentieth Century, went on sale for the first time. In the months ahead, you may have a similar experience. An old dream that was lost or never fulfilled may be available for recovery and resuscitation. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I enjoy using the comedy technique of self-deprecation,” says standup comic Arnold Brown, “but I’m not very good at it.” Your task? Undermine your skills at self-deprecation. You may think they’re too strong and entrenched to undo and unlearn, but I don’t — especially now, when cosmic forces are conspiring to prove how beautiful you are. Cooperate with them! Exploit the advantages they’re providing. Inundate yourself with approval, praise and naked flattery. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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And remember: No names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses will ever be used or shared – unless you want to connect! NATURE’s OWN BY MY OWN! You: Tall, handsome Nature’s Own truck driver delivering bread to Burger King; most beautiful guy I’ve ever seen! Me: Ordering drive-thru breakfast. You smiled at me, our eyes met. Let’s meet 6:15p Sept. 5 @ BK. When: Aug. 29. Where: BK, Blanding/Kingsley. #1554-0902

BLONDE AT GARAGE You: Bleached blonde hair, served my friends and me at Garage. Me: Cute brunette, too drunk to ask for your number. Flirted all night; can’t stop thinking of your smile. Hope I see it again soon. ;). When: July 22. Where: The Garage, Riverside. #1543-0812

EVERY SUPERWOMAN NEEDS A SUPERMAN You: Tall, dark, collared shirt buttoned to top, shorts, Jordans, drink in hand, surrounded by ratchets. Me: Average height, slim, slacks, blouse, hair in bun, lured by lightskin man (insider); chose one another instead. 1 year, counting. Love you! When: April 30, 2014. Where: Jim’s Place. #1553-0902

FIRE AND ICE You: Smokin’ redhead, Moet Ice white shirt. Me: Sweaty, self-loather yearning for another obligatory laugh. Sweat disguises tears of desire. Your comforting movement made my soul blossom, erasing fears. Let’s be Adam and Eve in your enchanted garden. When: Aug. 3. Where: Riverside Liquors. #1542-0812

TALL, DRUNK AND HANDSOME You: Hanging out in a sleeveless Budweiser shirt. I like your shitty leg tattoos. Me: Overgrown Mohawk and too many hooker shots. Bake me some bread and get pretty with me. When: June. Where: Your lap, Birdies. #1552-0902

TALL THIN HUNK, CREWCUT, BLACK CAMARO ISU at gas pump beside me. You smiled, winked; wearing blue maintenance shirt, Baptist Health logo. Me: Tall strong biker stud filling up the Harley. Contact if you want to be my submissive! When: July 23. Where: Kangaroo near Knight Boxx. #1541-0805

I FOUND YOUR RENTAL CAR CARD ISU sitting with your family; you’re so good-looking I needed to keep something to remember you by. I took your rental car company frequent renter card. I’ll probably add lots of miles to account. When: Aug. 12. Where: Mellow Mushroom. #1551-0902

WEDNESDAYS, KONA, RAIN/OR NOT You: Can I talk to you? Me: Why? You: Because I like what I see! Me: I’m working … 9-1/2 years later, love you more than ever. Through it all, you had me at Kona (HELLO). When: 2006. Where: Every day. #1540-0805

INFATUATION GONE WILD You: O’Neill T-shirt. Me: Walking with my Neptune boogie board; fell in love at fi rst sight! There may not be a future for us, but I’ll still hope and pray, wait for you to make next move. When: 2012. Where: The Old Store. #1550-0902

SALT & PEPPER ELECTRICIAN ISU in the hall; you’re very cute. Our eyes met; you smiled at me. Wanna grab something to eat? You looked very hungry as you passed the cafe. Me: Handsome AA male. When: July 20. Where: Baptist Downtown. #1539-0729

CAN’T STAND THE HEAT! You made me turkey/cheese sandwich; could listen to Philly accent all night! You loved my dimple; looked as I walked away. Committed to show you how hot a kitchen can get with spicy Latina! When: Aug. 12. Where: Hospital cafeteria. #1549-0902

MAN BUN AT SIDECAR You: Good-looking guy with man bun outside with friends. Me: Curly brown hair, shorts, tank top, at a table by the door. Did you catch me staring? Love to get to know you. Drinks soon? When: July 17. Where: Sidecar. #1538-0729

BLIND DATE MOVIE ROMANCE Approaching slowly; tall, dark, handsome chocolate man! Me: Hello, nice to meet you. You: You, too. What will we see? Me: No idea; should be interesting! 10 years later, we’re still together! ILY, baby! Your wife. When: 2005. Where: AMC Regency. #1548-0826 SUNNY AND DARK You: The most beautiful creature I’ve ever seen. Me: Yearning for you. When you walked by, it took my breath away and the thought still does. Next lifetime! When: Every day. Where: Riverside. #1547-0826 PEAR-SHAPED MAINTENANCE MAN, EQUIPMENT BELT ISU pushing a cart of light bulbs. Me: Big-boned Russian at hallway end. Your slight limp as you walk is sexy; half-cocked smiled made my knees weaken. Please come over and light up my night! When: Aug. 5. Where: Hospital hallway. #1546-0819 BRILLIANT, AMAZING BLOND WITH DOGGY You: Simply, you’re brilliant, attractive petite blond, glasses, Jackie O personality. Walking small dog. Me: International guy Brit/South African; falling in love. You’re the mint in my Julep. Attracted by your laugh, personality, Ms. Scarlett. When: Aug. 7. Where: Downtown Jax. #1545-0819 @ KELSEA BALLERINI CONCERT You: Petite, doe-eyed, STUNNING honey blonde. 5’3”, fashionably dressed. Me: Mature, 5’7”, bronze/beige Tommy Bahama shirt. Eyes locked nearly entire concert, four feet away. Pretty red truck, begs you slide in. Forever love songs to write. When: July 11. Where: Jax Beach. #1544-0812

SHORTER MAINTENANCE MAN You: Shorter electrician working second shift. Me: Tall, handsome black male. ISU in the new cafe; there was a lot of meat on that sandwich you were eating. We should “meat” up in the near future. When: July 15. Where: Baptist Downtown. #1537-0722 GORGEOUS SENIOR AIR FORCE WOMAN You: Camouflage, boots, belt, Walgreens line, small brown bun. Me: Guy 10 years older, white T-shirt, khakis. Traded smiles. Something here? Friends? See you again, maybe civvies, hair down? Buy a beer, Park & King. When: July 14. Where: Walgreens Park & King. #1536-0722 PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE Beautiful red dress showin’ flawless legs. I bartended for you, your company. Let’s go to a real bar; or I’ll be your private bartender ;). Tell me where I work or what you remember so I know it’s you. When: July 5. Where: Southside. #1535-0722 ARLINGTON PUBLIX: BIG BROTHER You: Purple shorts, longer brown hair, white T-shirt, walking around with little brother. When: July 1. Where: Arlington River Publix. #1534-0708 DOING IT YOURSELF Saw you at the sweat fest at Shantytown Wednesday performing/dirty rapping. You have an amazing presence. You: Green hair, Tecate, denim. Me: Red T-shirt, High Life, glasses. You mentioned you’d never seen yourself in the ISawU. When: July 1. Where: Shantytown. #1533-0708

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ADVENTURES IN TURTLE SEX PONTE VEDRA SAN MARCO SOUTHSIDE AVONDALE A female Yangtze giant soft shell turtle, believed SHOPPES OF PONTE VEDRA AVENUES MALL 2044 BLVD. ofTHEher 3617 ST. JOHNS AVE. to beSAN theMARCO last female species, was 330 A1A NORTH 10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD. 398-9741 388-5406 artificially inseminated in May at Suzhou Zoo 394-1390 280-1202 in China through the efforts of animal fertility Last week, we noted thethe death of master puzzler Merl Reagle. Yet time moves on and so must we â&#x20AC;&#x201D; experts from around world. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thought happily, it turns out, because this week, we Matt Jones, creator of the crossword Jonesinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Work to be more than 100 years old (as was thewelcome last this new one, kids, and let us here at Folio Weekly Media House Headquarters know how you did! To male to â&#x20AC;&#x153;romanceâ&#x20AC;? her, though their courtship honor Merl Reagle, consider contributing to Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association at alz.org. produced only unfertilized eggs). 31 Marciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom The Times of London reported in July that Briton DOWN OHorner, For seeking Two her â&#x20AC;&#x153;escapedâ&#x20AC;? 32 Batteryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s negative terminal Pamela tortoise as a pool ball 1 Pocketed, 36 â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ be sweet!â&#x20AC;? Boris (even though, as they say, he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have 2 Butter substitute ACROSS 37 Flat fee gone far), found â&#x20AC;&#x153;tortoise pornâ&#x20AC;? on 3YouTube Bean mentioned in The 1 Place for a nap 38 Farming prefix (mostly, mating sounds) to play in the yard and Silence of the Lambs 5 Part of a sequence? 40 â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s sitcom name lure him back. A athlete tortoise expert said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ththe ey Right Thing Oscar 4 Do 10 Georgetown 42 L.A. hardcore punk band with nominee Danny make quite a lot of noise. We can hear them 14 Jai ___ 1994 album â&#x20AC;&#x153;Punk in Drublicâ&#x20AC;? 5 Hereditary helix groaning for miles.â&#x20AC;? 15 Specialty

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SUSPICIONS CONFIRMED The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia, has an award-winning â&#x20AC;&#x153;teleworkâ&#x20AC;? program allowing patent examiners flexible schedules, leading half of the 8,300 to work at home full-time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; despite a 2014 Washington Post report on employees gaming the system. In August, the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspector general exposed several of the most ridiculous cases of slacking off, including one examiner who was paid for at least 18 weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work last year that he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t perform and that his manager didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t notice. The examiner, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been issued nine poor-performance warnings since 2012 and whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d flaunted his carefree â&#x20AC;&#x153;workdayâ&#x20AC;? to co-workers for years, abruptly resigned two hours before a meeting on the charge and thus left with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cleanâ&#x20AC;? personnel record. Wrote the Post, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a startling example of a culture thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maddening.â&#x20AC;? YES SHIR OSSIFER! Impersonating a police officer in a traffic stop isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t uncommon, but Logan Shaulis, 19, was apparently so judgment-impaired on May 30, he set up his own elaborate â&#x20AC;&#x153;DUI checkpointâ&#x20AC;? on Rte. 601 near Somerset, Pennsylvania, complete with road flares, demanding â&#x20AC;&#x153;license, registration and insuranceâ&#x20AC;? from driver after driver. The irony of the inebriated Shaulis judging motoristsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sobriety was short-lived, as real troopers soon arrived and arrested him for DUI, among other charges.

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BARNYARD THEATER British director Missouri Williams brought an adaptation of Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;King Learâ&#x20AC;? to the London Courtyard art facility in August for a one-week run, centered on a human actor struggling to stage the play using only sheep. The pivotal character, Learâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Cordelia, famously withholds flattering Lear (thus forgoing inheriting the kingdom), and her silence forever tortures Lear â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and of course silence is something sheep pull off well. Actor Alasdair Saksena admitted thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an â&#x20AC;&#x153;element of unpredictability with the sheep,â&#x20AC;? but lauded their punctuality, calmness and lack of fee demands. Williams promised another Courtyard run for â&#x20AC;&#x153;King Lear With Sheepâ&#x20AC;? in the fall.

DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T MEAN A THING IF IT DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T HAVE THAT ZENG! A woman identified only as Zeng, age 39, was finally imprisoned in August in Urumqi,

China â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10 years after she was convicted of corruption. Availing herself of a traditional â&#x20AC;&#x153;probationâ&#x20AC;? option in Chinese law for expectant mothers, Zeng remained free by getting pregnant (and proving it) 14 times during the 10 years (though only some of the fetuses were carried to term). NEW HAMPSHIRE BLUES The president of the University of New Hampshire publicly complained in July about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;bias-free language guideâ&#x20AC;? posted on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website since, he said, it denounces use of such words as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americansâ&#x20AC;? (as insensitive to South Americans), â&#x20AC;&#x153;seniorsâ&#x20AC;? (better, â&#x20AC;&#x153;people of advanced ageâ&#x20AC;?), â&#x20AC;&#x153;richâ&#x20AC;? (should be â&#x20AC;&#x153;person of material wealthâ&#x20AC;?) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;poorâ&#x20AC;? (change to â&#x20AC;&#x153;person who lacks advantages that others haveâ&#x20AC;?). One state senator mockingly suggested changing the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live Free or Dieâ&#x20AC;? motto to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live Free But Upset No One.â&#x20AC;? TOUGH LOVE Sexual assault is certainly punishable in New Hampshire by prison time, but pending legislation assumes prison isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough. By House Bill 212, anyone who commits sexual assault while hunting or fishing will also have his hunting or fishing license revoked. THE AMERICANIZATION OF CHINA After five students drowned while swimming in a reservoir in Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yunnan province, parents of two of them sued the reservoirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s management company, complaining it shouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve posted signs or barricades or, even better, guards to keep kids from frolicking in the dangerous waters. According to an August report, the management company has countersued the parents, demanding compensation for the additional water-treatment measures it was forced to undertake because the reservoir had been â&#x20AC;&#x153;pollutedâ&#x20AC;? by their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corpses. NO. 1 IN THE NEWS Fukuoka Prefectural Police arrested two officials at a video company in June, along with three â&#x20AC;&#x153;actresses,â&#x20AC;? in the making of videos of the three seated on the floor of trains of the Nishi-Nippon Railroad and urinating. Police said they were acting on complaints of DVD customers (who, after all, had selected the disks from the video companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;inappropriate urinationâ&#x20AC;? category, but nonetheless complained to the railroad). Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net

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