From Broadway to the Bold City by Folio Weekly

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FROM BROADWAY TO THE BOLD CITY

Milt Russos talks Hamilton and what’s ahead for the FSCJ Artist Series Story by Courtney Stringfellow, Cover photo by Josh Wessolowski

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RE.: Safe Space by Brianna Bostick, Feb. 26

Hope McMath should have her own action figure. #mightywarrior Ian Mairs via Facebook

I agree with Ian, but there would need to be a Yellow House with miniature art for folks to curate, and a Rosa bus to round out the Hope action figure lineup! Dennis Hamilton Jr. via Facebook

ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS “What’s past is prologue.” Just look at The Gilded Age. From the 1860s to the end of that century, America’s economy changed from agricultural to industrial, and that amplified the power of trusts and the super rich. An overview of the era’s working Americans showed they were at the mercy of Standard Oil, Wall Street, railroad magnates, steel mills and trusts of all kinds. If we think of our economy as a pyramid, then workers and small businesses are its stable bottom. Railroad, shipping, oil and steel mill owners improved their market share and place on the pyramid through monopoly practices and political connections. As monopolies became conglomerates and conglomerates became cartels, economic concentration kept moving up the power pyramid. Americans still spoke of democratic rule while fewer and fewer people controlled the country’s power and purse strings. To offset this change, in

1890, the Sherman Antitrust Act was passed. Its purpose was to stop anticompetitive practices and to regulate an evenhanded market. Today we are in a digital Gilded Age. Dark money and shell corporations allow globalized theft and invisibility. Kleptocrats are using their access and corrupt purpose to enrich themselves at the public trough. Their theft results in a lack of governmental credibility and fosters chaos. It also deprives the government of the money needed to invest in the economy, and this in turn leaves 21st-century workers without marketable skills and political potency. Because private ownership uses profit as its hallmark, government regulation and oversight is unwanted. For decades, to avoid oversight and governmental control, special interests have run business-friendly candidates for political office. Businesses and foreign influences have waged successful self-serving stealth campaigns. We have also seen 20thcentury businesses align with dictators that guarantee favorable oversight. The Trump regime consistently favors business over working Americans, and as a result our country’s power dynamic is threatened. To keep America from becoming a dictatorship and to provide needed economic enrichment and community values, we need an understanding of autocratic precedent, business control of government and our own constitutional needs.

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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUET TO THE JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S CHORUS The area organization is on a roll. After a successful Mardi Gras fundraiser in February, the JCC has been selected to perform this weekend at Mobile, Alabama’s Saenger Theatre for the Southern Region Conference, and at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, June 13.

BOUQUET TO THE EVAC MOVEMENT The Jacksonville-based advocacy group has recently returned a group of area youths from Harvard University, where their 25-page manuscript was published at an annual education conference. EVAC’s mission is to destigmatize the perception of black men and offer opportunity to young people from underserved neighborhoods.

BOUQUET TO TREY WILLIAMS The University of North Florida sophomore performs on the piano for patients, families and staff at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring every Wednesday afternoon. Williams is a volunteer with Community Hospice & Palliative Care, which operates the facility. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? OR MAYBE A BRICKBAT? Submit your choice to mail@folioweekly. com; 50-word maximum, concerning a person, place, or topic of local interest.

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FOLIO: NEWS

A RESILIENT EFFORT JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SEEKS CHIEF RESILIENCY OFFICER AFTER SEVEN YEARS, THE CITY OF Jacksonville is finally getting a Chief Resiliency Officer (CRO) to coordinate efforts to mitigate climate change and rising sea levels. City Councilmember Matt Carlucci made the announcement at a Feb. 27 meeting of the Special Committee on Resiliency. The path to getting a CRO was not without its hurdles, but Carlucci says the city is now in the implementation stage. Jacksonville plans to include $300,000 in next year’s budget for the CRO and one or two staff members. The budget will be presented on Oct. 1, after the end of the fiscal year. Carlucci says he would like to see the position filled by then, but that the position will be posted online at the very least. He wants to attract the right candidate. “We are making haste, slowly,” Carlucci said, quoting Abraham Lincoln. A CRO is a high-level position in local government. The move marks a sea change in Jacksonville’s approach to the reality of climate change. “You can’t just put them in emergency preparedness and call it a day,” says Shannon Blankenship, advocacy director for the St. Johns Riverkeeper. According to 100 Resilient Cities, a national network to which Jacksonville once belonged, “Their task is to establish a compelling resilience vision for his or her city, working across departments and with the local community to maximize innovation and minimize the impact of unforeseen events.” Blankenship said that for the last six years, there’s been no overall plan for resilience and adaptation from the city. “It’s clear that someone needs to step up and be in charge of all this,” the “all this” being scattered adaptation efforts implemented by different departments without any coordination. She even looks to JEA as a shining example: “Our utilities are further along than our city is.” JEA released a resiliency program in March 2019, focusing on infrastructure development. Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. in terms of land area, and it has a mighty river running through it. This perfect storm of conditions places the city in a precarious situation when it comes to flooding and hurricanes. “We needed it 10 years ago,” says Blankenship about obtaining a CRO. Indeed, under different leadership, Jacksonville would already have one. On

Dec. 3, 2013, the Rockefeller Foundation announced that Jacksonville had been selected to join the 100 Resilient Cities Network. Member cities receive a million-dollar grant for implementing a resilience plan. According to Blankenship, this includes hiring a CRO. Mayor Lenny Curry was elected on July 1, 2015, and dropped Jacksonville out of 100 Resilient Cities by February 2016. “It was clear from the action that they didn’t consider it a priority at the time,” Blankenship said. Instead, Jacksonville adopted the Adaptation Action Area (AAA) into its Comprehensive Plan in 2017. Originally released in November 2011, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan says, “The City of Jacksonville shall create a working group to review existing programs and policies in relation to the AAA…” The AAA Working Group was born, made up of 11 experts from all walks of life. In November 2019, City Council President Scott Wilson announced the formation of a Special Committee on Resiliency, which would be led by Carlucci. The Feb. 27 meeting was only its second. During this meeting, AAA Working Group Chair Emily Pierce and Director of Planning and Development Bill Killingsworth presented the group’s findings from 2019. During the presentation, Carlucci interjected to announce that a plan and job description has been drafted for a CRO. “I am pleased to say that the mayor is 100 percent behind the hiring of a chief resiliency officer,” the councilman said. It’s no secret that coastal cities are prone to flooding. Downtown Jacksonville saw almost six feet of storm surge from Hurricane Irma, according to Weather Underground. A 100-year-flood is an event that areas should only see once a century. Jacksonville was named in a list of cities that will see 100-yearflood levels as frequently as once a year by 2050. The AAA Working Group report shows which areas need to be protected. Now, with the years of work put in by local officials, experts and concerned citizens, there will be a high-level government position designed to stand for even the most vulnerable parts of the River City.

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13 HEAVY LIFTING THE WEIGHT BAND

Led by guitarist and vocalist Jim Weider, a 15-year veteran of The Band and Levon Helm Band, The Weight Band was founded in Helm’s Woodstock barn in 2013. It’s mission: to keep the music of both of its predecessors alive and kicking. 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, pvconcerthall.com, $34.50-$75.

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DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET

The Gainesville-based company brings its international lineup of dancers to the Ancient City to perform an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Lewis Auditorium, St. Augustine, facebook.com/emmaconcerts, $40.

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The ninth annual edition of Barley Republic’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival boasts hours and hours of raucous live entertainment by the likes of Flatfoot 56 (pictured), Whiskey of the Damned and Folio Weekly Best of Saint Augustine laureates, The Wobbly Toms. 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Barley Republic Public House, paddysdaysta.com, St. Augustine, $5.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway sensation comes to Northeast Florida, courtesy of the FSCJ Artist Series (see pg. 10 for more). Runs through March 29. Opens 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Times-Union Center, Downtown, fscjartistseries.org, $99+. 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 11-17, 2020

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The Grammy Award-winning saxophonist is known for his easy listening style. Get lost in the schmaltz! 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, Florida Theatre, Downtown, floridatheatre.com, $39.50-$69.50.

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HISTORY HAPPENS HERE THE PLAYERS

The 47th edition of The Players golf championship will feature the top golfers in the world. The tournament will have a record purse of $15 million, with $2.7 million going to the winner. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s champion, Rory McIlroy, will attempt to be the first player to win back-to-back tourneys. 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, practice round, $25; 7:15 a.m. Thursday, March 12, opening round, $65; 7:15 a.m. Friday, March 13, second round, $70; 8 a.m. Saturday, March 14, third round, $70; 7:15 a.m. Sunday, March 15, final round, $65. Stadium Course, TPC at Sawgrass, 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, theplayers.com.

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Modeled after the TV show, contestants pair up with a friend, family member or coworker and compete against other similarly aged teams. The teams race around a 1.5-mile course with multiple task stations. 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Dr., greatamazingrace.com, $49.99 per team (for participants), $2-$5 state park admission fee (for spectators).

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FOLIO: FEATURE

FROM BROADWAY TO THE BOLD CITY Milt Russos talks Hamilton and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ahead for the FSCJ Artist Series Story by COURTNEY STRINGFELLOW Photos BY JOSH WESSOLOWSKI

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or many, learning about the United States’ founding fathers was part of growing up in the public school system. Nothing special, it was just another topic to study. Even for those students who were fortunate to receive more than a superficial lesson, interest often ended at the classroom door. That was until 2015, when Lin-Manuel Miranda disrupted Broadway with a musical six years in the making. Hamilton has changed the way theatre lovers and communities as a whole view that era of our nation’s history, and the FSCJ Artist Series is bringing it to Jacksonville. It’s an appropriate headliner for the presenter’s 54th season. With numerous references to popular rap artists, Disney movies, bisexuality and more, it’s “the story of America then, told by America now,” according to Miranda. In anticipation of the Broadway show, Folio Weekly caught up with FSCJ Artist Series head honcho Milt Russos to find out what our community can expect in the weeks ahead. “Hamilton is a true phenomenon. It has caught the fancy of the public, and with its unique use of various musical styles, multi-casting and the use of ‘hip hop’ in the dialogue, it has brought an American history icon and the time period to a very broad audience,” Russos told Folio Weekly. “As an American history major, I can say it has done more for American history than any other production. American history has become relevant.” Since 1966, the executive director has attended shows throughout the country, and brought many of them here. In the process, he has provided students and communities in Northeast Florida with the best of what Broadway and American theater in general have to offer, shaping the local drama scene in the process. “As the Artist Series has matured over the years, I strongly believe the Series has also contributed to the maturing of the city,” Russos said. Indeed, Jacksonville has become a hub for artists, musicians and performers. Community members continue to show up and local donors continue to step up, allowing organizations to share exceptional talent in the heart of what is now one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. “I have found the city to be more accepting and tolerant of new shows. We always stress that the public should always research the content of the productions. While Broadway ‘classics’ remain popular, we are finding the public is demanding more of the current Broadway productions,” Russos said.

As musicals become mainstream, Jacksonvillians are seeing FSCJ Artist Series’ name attached to more favorites year after year. For those who grew up in Northeast Florida, it’s been exciting to see how the Artist Series has evolved since its first season at what was then known as Florida Junior College. “The Series was initially designed for the students. Students could attend free, and they could buy what we called in

over 20,000 attended,” Russos said. “In the 1998-99 season, soon after the old Civic Auditorium was transformed into the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, we presented a fourweek engagement of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera— another milestone which led to more major shows coming to Jacksonville.” Part of the expansion Russos mentioned earlier involved major

“Hamilton is a true phenomenon. It has caught the fancy of the public, and with its unique use of various musical styles, multi-casting and the use of ‘hip hop’ in the dialogue, it has brought an American history icon and the time period to a very broad audience.” those days a date ticket for $1,” Russos recalls. “Very soon, we had requests from members of the community to attend, and the program expanded to accommodate the community interest.” In addition to Broadway shows, FSCJ Artist Series has introduced generations of residents to off-Broadway shows, opera, ballet and other genres of dance. When locals choose to become Broadway Series subscribers, VIP Theatre Club members or donors, they are showing Russos and his team that Jacksonville not only wants but can also handle larger productions. Indeed, the entire operation has grown larger. According to Russos, the first season of the FSCJ Artist Series was limited by a budget of around $15,000. The budget this year? More than $16 million. “In 1986, we presented our first full week of eight performances with CATS. CATS was a major turning point, as

renovations to the Time-Union Center in the ‘90s. The upgrades to the three-venue facility, which is also home to the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra and Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, among other groups and organizations, resulted in better acoustics and more seating. It gave Jacksonville a performing arts center capable of competing with other major venues throughout the state, allowing its tenants to put our city on the map. FSCJ Artist Series has thrived as a result of the renovations, increased community engagement and the staff ’s ever-present dedication to the performing arts. “One of the neat things about the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater is that it has one of the largest stages in the Southeast. We can handle almost every large Broadway production,”

Russos said. “We did have to make some modifications for The Phantom of the Opera and for The Lion King, and some of those modifications were used for other shows. It didn’t hurt to have those modifications for repeat engagements. In the case of Hamilton, no major changes were made to the stage house, but audiences should still expect a very large production.” As with other travelling productions that make a stop in Jacksonville, residents can expect tour busses and a bustling Downtown for a couple of weeks. Sections of the Moran Theater have already sold out for Hamilton’s 16 performances. To give more people the opportunity to see the show, producer Jeffrey Sellers and the FSCJ Artist Series have teamed up and set aside 40 tickets per performance for a digital lottery. Winners will be able to purchase lastminute seats for $10 per ticket. Those who are interested in entering are encouraged to visit hamiltonmusical. com/lottery. Your first chance to win begins at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 15. “My wife and I saw the production in New York shortly after it opened. We loved it. We were always fans of Miranda and also thoroughly one of his earlier productions, the award-winning In the Heights,” Russos said. “I can’t say I have a favorite part but can say that the fact Miranda was able to take Ron Chernow’s massive volume and turn it into a brilliant Broadway production is an awesome achievement.” After securing their seats for Hamilton, attendees can go ahead and purchase tickets for the next Broadway show of the season, Anastasia. The Artist Series does not plan to disclose any specifics for its 55th season until Monday, March 16, but Russos was able to share some exciting news. “The main Broadway season will include three major hits that are currently on Broadway and an additional two hit productions that were recently on Broadway and are now on their national tours. We are very excited about the lineup. Current subscribers will get their renewal brochures in April, and new subscribers can sign up for the wait list by joining our E-Club at www.fscjartistseries.org.” The general public can expect more details as we approach April 8.

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St. Augustine’s annual CELTIC FESTIVAL is back for its 10th edition—and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. The weekend event boasts a parade, traditional music and dance, literature, whiskey tastings and the Highland Games. 10 a.m. Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15, Francis Field, St. Augustine, celticstaugustine.com, $15.

with Patrick Carson 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, $10, PERFORMANCE 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, comedyzone.com. The COLOR PURPLE the MUSICAL The novel turned musical, about an African-American FILM teenager who survives abuse and bigotry in the CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Little Women & South through the early 1900s, is a “direct hit to Where There is Darkness continue to show; TBT the heart.” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Thrasherfeaturing Lost Horizon noon Thursday, March 12; Horne Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, French Film screening of Skirt Day noon Saturday, thcenter.org, $42-$90. March 14; St. Augustine Tonight Show dinner and The SECRET LIFE: A SCIENCE PLAY SERIES show 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 36 Granada St., Actors Collective presents three plays to St. Augustine, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. complement the Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code MOTH PRESENTS FRIDA A biographical drama exhibition, the first of which is Photograph 51. This highlighting surrealist Frida Kahlo and how she play highlights the role Rosalind Franklin played channeled the pain of a crippling injury and in discovering the double helix. 7:30 p.m. Friday & marriage into her work. 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Saturday, March 13 & 14; 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15, March 12, Museum of Contemporary Art, 333 N. MOSH, 1025 Museum Cir., Downtown, themosh.org, Laura St., Downtown, eventbrite.com, free. $12/members, $15/nonmembers. SUN-RAY Invisible Man closes Thursday, March MAMA BLUE CHAPEL CONCERT Beaches 12; Onward continues to show. Portrait of a Lady Museum and the Lazzara Family Foundation on Fire opens Friday, March 13, 1028 Park St., Five bring Mama Blue and her crew back to the to the Points, sunraycinema.com. beaches. 7-9 p.m. Monday, March 16, Beaches Museum Chapel, 505 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, ART WALKS, MARKETS beachesmuseum.org, $25. The AMP FARMERS MARKET The weekly staple returns with more food, art and music. Bring your CLASSICAL & JAZZ reusable bags and containers for green shopping. GIVE MY REGARDS to BROADWAY Guest Remember to leave your pets at home. 8:30 a.m.conductor Steven Reineke leads the Jacksonville 12:30 p.m. every Saturday, The Amp, 1340C A1A Symphony and the Symphony Chorus through an S., St. Augustine, staugamphitheatre.com. evening of Broadway favorites. 8 p.m. Friday & ATLANTIC BEACH ARTS MARKET Watercolor Saturday, March 13 & 14, Times-Union Center, 300 Painting Workshop 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Water St., Downtown, jaxsymphony.org, $19-$81. March 14, $45; Market open 10 a.m.-5 RITZ JAZZ JAM HEAD TO HEAD PIANO Noel p.m. daily, 1805 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, Freidline and Kevin Bailes perform. 8 p.m. Friday, atlanticbeachartsmarket.com. March 13, Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Yoga with Bekah LaVilla, facebook.com/RitzJacksonville, $25. Dulke 9-10 a.m. Saturday, March 14; Market open 10 a.m.–3 p.m. every Saturday, 715 Riverside Ave., BOOKS & POETRY riversideavondale.org. MARCH STORY SLAM The theme of the month

is “The Art of Mothering.” 10 storytellers, who are randomly selected, have five minutes each to tell a true personal story based on the theme. 8-10 p.m. Friday, March 13, Babs’ Lab, 603 King St., CoRK Arts District, barbaracolaciello.com, $12. BOOK SIGNING Local actor Jason Woods presents and signs copies of his first children’s book, Tinx Just Stinx and Charlie Doesn’t. 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Chamblin’s Uptown, 215 N. Laura St., Downtown, chamblinbookmine.com, free.

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COMEDY ZONE LOL Comedy Night with Christina Schriver 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, $10; James Yon performs 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, $15-$18; Jess Hilarious performs 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, March 13 & 14, $35-$45; LOL Comedy Night 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 11-17, 2020

MUSEUMS

BEACHES MUSEUM The Ballot & the Brush: Celebrating Women’s Suffrage Through Art is on display through May 31, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, beachesmuseum.org. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM Adler Guerrier’s Wander & Errancies, a collection of photographs, prints, collage and objects inspired by St. Augustine, is on display through April 18, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, flagler.edu/crispellert. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM Mickey Mouse: A Disney Training Exhibit, showcasing character model sheets and animator sketches, runs through April 28, 101 W. First St., Springfield, karpeles.weebly.com. MUSEUM of CONTEMPORARY ART Recent

Acquisitions: History in the Making is on display through August 30; Breaking Boundaries: The Vision of Jacqueline B. Holmes through August 2; Jenn Peek’s (I)dentify as Phoenix through April 12; Virginia Derryberry: Private Domain through March 22, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, mocajacksonville. unf.edu. MUSEUM of SCIENCE & HISTORY Timucuan Parks Foundation: Celebrate & Explore our Wilderness Parks runs through May 31; Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code and Eat Well, Play Well through May 10, 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, themosh.org.

GALLERIES

1037 GALLERY The Jacksonville Artists Guild and Reddi Arts’ Fresh Paint III is on display through April 24, 1037 Hendricks Ave., Southbank, reddiarts.com. The ART CENTER COOPERATIVE Figure Drawing Workshop 7-9 Thursday, March 12, TAC II Union Studios, 700 E. Union St., C-4, Urban Core; Libations runs through March 13. This month’s guest artist is Eileen Corse. 9501 Arlington Expy., Ste. 430, Arlington, tacjacksonville.org. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE Nan Szypulski-Lewis’ mosaics are on display through March 31, 137 King St., St. Augustine, butterfieldgarage.com. CUTTER & CUTTER FINE ART GALLERIES If I Ran the Zoo is on display through March 29. 25 King St., St. Augustine, cutterandcutter.com. FEMART GALLERY Women Who Face It is on display through March 28, 10 S. Newnan St., Downtown, femartgallery.org. The FLORIDA BALLET Marsha Hatcher’s A Face With a Story to Tell is on display through April 25, 10131 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, tacjacksonville.org. GALLERY 725 The Art of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith is on display through March 22. Opening reception 6 p.m. Friday, March 13, 1250 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, gallery725.com, free. GRAY 1908 GALLERY Jenna Alexander’s Florals Month by Month is on display. 73 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, jenna-alexander.com. HASKELL GALLERY Women Artists: Visual Experience, a year-long effort showcasing the work of more than 90 women in an around Northeast Florida, runs through April 6, Jacksonville International Airport, 2400 Yankee Clipper Dr., Northside, jiaarts.org. HEATHER MOORE COMMUNITY GALLERY The Black Beach, an exhibition on the past, present and future of Florida’s first black beach, is on display through May 27, 207 N. Laura St., Downtown, capkids.org.

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ARTS + EVENTS SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY An incomparable painter, sculptor and photographer, Pablo Rivera’s work is on display. 1 Independent Dr., Ste. 113, Downtown, southlightgallery.com. THRASHER-HORNE CENTER The Art Guild of Orange Park’s Relationships is on display through May 28. Thursdays at Thrasher, an opportunity for art exploration, shopping, food and music, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. 283 College Dr., Orange Park, thcenter.org, free. YELLOW HOUSE Magic, Mirth, & Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood is on display through April 25, 577 King St., Riverside, yellowhouseart.org.

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10TH ANNUAL CELTIC MUSIC & HERITAGE FESTIVAL The annual celebration returns with a parade, The Highland Games, whiskey tasting, live music and more. Check the festival’s website for the full schedule of events. 10 a.m. Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15, Francis Field, 29 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, celticstaugustine.com, $15. FULL MOON WINE TASTING Sample more than 25 wines under the full moon with live music and cheese and charcuterie boards. 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Casa De Vino 57, 57 Treasury St., St. Augustine, eventbrite.com, $40. BABES, GAMES & GEEKS ICEBREAKER EVENT Connect with fellow female gamers, cosplayers, manga readers, anime lovers and all who want to learn more about the fandom. Cosplay is encouraged! 3-7 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Keg & Coin, 1269 King St., Riverside, kegandcoinjax.com, free. 70’S DRAG BRUNCH Enjoy a show featuring Darcel Stevens, Miss Continental Plus, and dress in your best 70’s garb. Make reservations online. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Hamburger Mary’s, 3333 Beach Blvd., Southside, hamburgermarys.com/Jax. ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY Enjoy all things Irish with beer specials, food specials and live music from local bands Side Hustle, Spade McQuade and Smokestack. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Wicked Barley Brewing Company, 4100 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, facebook.com/ wickedbarleybrewing, free. PLANT BASED JUNK FOOD Los Angeles’ Vuture

Food brings vegan comfort food to the East Coast. Just pay for what you eat. 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 13, Main & Six Brewing Company, 1626 N. Main St., Springfield, facebook.com/vuturefood, free. LIQUID POUR PAINTING CLASS Create three pieces of abstract work and sip a free drink during this painting party. 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Tabula Rasa Brewing, 2385 Corbett St., Murray Hill, tabularasa.beer, $47. KITE & FLOWER FESTIVAL Fly kites in the field and enjoy a variety of flower related crafts and vendors while celebrating March Winds and National Plant a Flower Day. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Celestial Farms, 13958 Duval Rd., Northside, celestialfarms.org, free. SIP & SEE: BIRDS & BLOOMS GARDEN WALK The Garden Club of Jacksonville and Women Writing for a Change collaborate for a delightful day among the birds and flowers. Also view WWFAC’s Blooms exhibition. 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1610 Osceola St., Riverside, gardenclubjax.org, $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers. ST. PATRICK’S DAY BASH The best costume prizes, green beer competition, 5 sisters spirit cocktail stations, games, promos, live music and more. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Ct., Southside, culhanesirishpub.com, $10. FLAGLER FORUM: THE FUTURE OF FOOD Learn how the climate crisis will effect our food production and consumption with Melanie Saltzman, reporter and producer for PBS NewsHour Weekend. 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., flagler.edu, free. A CALL to ACTION: JACKSONVILLE, The CLIMATE CRISIS & YOU Dr. Adam Rosenblatt and a visiting fellow from the London School of Economics present. RSVP online. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Taliaferro Hall, St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Downtown, jaxcathedral.org, free. SCIENCE on TAP JAX This month’s presentation is “From Toxicology to Usability: Making Medial Devices Safe” with Medtronic’s Jennifer Raines. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Aardwolf Brewery, 1461 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, themosh.org, free.

A true Renaissance man, Jacksonville-based actor JASON WOODS is also a childern’s book author. His first children’s book, TINX JUST STINKS AND CHARLIE DOESN’T, follows the exploits of celebrity dragon Charlie and his resentful counterpart Tinx. Woods presents and signs copies, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Chamblin’s Uptown, Downtown, chamblinbookmine.com, free. MARCH 11-17, 2020 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 17

CONCERTS

The second annual RHYTHM FOR THE RIVER benefit concert stars headliners SNAKE BLOOD REMEDY and Holy River and features The Sand Fleas and Aslyn & the Naysayers. Proceeds benefit the Matanzas River Keeper. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Dog Rose Brewing Co., St. Augustine, dogrosebrewing.com, $5-$20 donation.

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SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St. Davis Turner March 11 & 17. Tracie Mattox March 12. Ciaran Sontag March 13. Joe King, Sam McDonald March 14. Shawn Layne, Michele Anders March 15. Soulo Lyon March 16 SJ BREWING, 463646 S.R. 200, Yulee Jory Lyle March 14 SLIDERS, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave 7 Street Band March 13. Alan & Terry, Milltown Road March 14. Shawn Layne, Paul Ivey March 15. Pili Pili every Wed. Tad Jennings every Thur. Joe & Josh every Sun. Mark O’Quinn every Mon. The SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. Hupp Huppman March 11. Sam McDonald March 13. The Last Waltz March 14. Kevin Ski March 15

THE BEACHES (All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)

BLUE JAY LISTENING ROOM, 2457B S. Third St. Sweet Crude March 11. Ben Rice March 12. Cowford Town Band March 13. Folk Is People March 14 COOP 303, 303 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach Lunar Coast March 13 & 14. Matt Still March 15 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd. The Pinedas Band March 13. New Groov every Wed. Matt Hall every Thur. LEMON BAR, 2 Lemon St., Neptune Beach The Chelsey Michelle Duo March 17 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St. Little Green Men March 14. Chillula every Wed. Split Tones every Thur. Dirty Pete every Sun. Julia Gulia every Mon. South City Live every Tue. MAVI BAR & GRILL, 2309 Beach Blvd. The Break Evn Band March 13 MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford every Thur. Mezza Shuffle Boxband every Mon. Trevor Tanner every Tue. SURFER The BAR, 200 N. First St. Ryan Campbell every Sun.

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1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. Big Logic & the Truth Serum, Paco Lipps, The Bidwell Quintet March 11. Let’s Ride Brass Band, Alchematic, Cortnie Frazier March 12. Them Dirty Roses, Timbertown March 15 FLORIDA THEATRE, 128 E. Forsyth St., Ste. 300 Led Zeppelin Tribute: Get the Led Out March 12 HEMMING PARK, 135 W. Monroe St. The Suedes March 13. Paul Ivey March 16 MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St. Al Ross March 11. DJ Q45, Chris24, ESC, Grisly, Killoala March 13. TiDDY, Alberto Diaz, Double L, Fabreal, Walley Meskel March 14. DJ B-Tune, Quan, DJ Nate March 15 SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB, 15 Ocean St. Mas Appeal every Fri. TIMES-UNION CENTER, 300 Water St. Josh Groban March 13 VYSTAR VETERANS ARENA, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Michael Bublé March 17

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Concert Hall AGAINST ME!, STEF CHURA, BEDSWEATER March 25, The Amp Backyard Stage JASON ISBELL, The 400 UNIT, OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW March 27, The Amp PABLO CRUISE March 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall KANE BROWN, RUSSELL DICKERSON, CHRIS LANE March 28 & May 16, Daily’s Place The STEELDRIVERS March 29, Florida Theatre The EVERLY BROTHERS TRIBUTE March 30 & 31, Alhambra Theatre HAYES CARLL April 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE: DARK STAR ORCHESTRA April 3, The Amp RICKY SKAGGS, KENTUCKY THUNDER April 3, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DAYS GONE BY, HOLDING CELL, SURVIVING SEPTEMBER, GIANTS of ATLANTIS, A WOLF AMONGST SHEEP, The FALLEN SONS, LEGIONS BLIND, PIECES LEFT April 4, 1904 Music Hall VANILLA ICE & SIR MIX-A-LOT April 7, Clay County Fair MANDY MOORE April 7, Florida Theatre EILEN JEWELL BAND April 10, Mudville Music Room LEO KOTTKE April 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MAZE & FRANKIE BEVERLY April 11, TimesUnion Center ST. MARYS JUSTIN HAYWARD, MIKE DAWES April 13, Ponte 401 WEST RESTAURANT, 401 W. St. Marys St. Vedra Concert Hall Josh McGowan March 15 SLAID CLEAVES April 16, Mudville Music Room BLACK PUMAS, BIG SOMETHING, TRAVERS SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave. Rockstead, BROTHERSHIP, COWFORD TOWN BAND, LETTUCE, SOULIVE, NORTH MISSISSIPPI The Head Cheese March 12. Prideless, River City ALLSTARS, ZACH DEPUTY, BONNIE BLUE, Sound System, DigDog March 14. Moonchild, MELODY TRUCKS BAND, PHIL LESH & FRIENDS, Proxima, Jean Street Sound March 15 DUMPSTAPHUNK April 16-18, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS COLE SWINDELL, HARDY, TREA LANDON April VETERANS UNITED CRAFT BREWERY, 8999 Western Way, Ste. 104 Mark Rubinstein March 13 17, Daily’s Place The PSYCHEDELIC FURS, ELETTRO DOMESTICO SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE April 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PALMS FISH CAMP, 6359 Heckscher Dr. Taylor The FLOOZIES, SUNSQUABI + NOBIDE April 22, Shami March 12. Ciaran Sontag, Kelli & Ken March The Amp Backyard Stage 14. Michael Ward Duo, Lisa & the Mad Hatters BRITTANY HOWARD, NÜ MANGOS April 23, March 15 Florida Theatre SHAWN COLVIN, DAPHNE WILLIS April 24, Ponte PCOMING ONCERTS Vedra Concert Hall CASTING CROWS, MATTHEW WEST March 19, COLLIE BUDDZ April 25, Surfer The Bar The Amp GONDWANA, E.N. YOUNG April 25, Ponte Vedra The YOUNG IRELANDERS March 20, ThrasherConcert Hall Horne Center TOWER of POWER April 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STEVE HACKETT March 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MELISSA ETHERIDGE April 30, Thrasher-Horne Center The SOPHOMORE ATTEMPT, MODERN LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE: ZOSO April 30, Ponte VIOLENCE, RUNNER’S HIGH March 20, 1904 Vedra Concert Hall Music Hall NF May 2, Daily’s Place FIRESIDE COLLECTIVE, GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, JOURNEY TRIBUTE: RESURRECTION May 4, BÉLA FLECK & the FLECKTONES, PETER Alhambra Theatre ROWAN, FREE MEXICAN AIRFORCE, LOS AJR May 6, Daily’s Place TEXMANIACS, DONNA the BUFFALO, SIERRA The MOTET, KELLER WILLIAMS May 8, Ponte HULL, GHOST LIGHT, DARRELL SCOTT, JIM Vedra Concert Hall LAUDERDALE, VERLON THOMPSON March 19-22, MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, BOMBARGO Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park May 8, The Amp The MUSIC of CREAM March 24, Ponte Vedra

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FOLIO PETS

LOCAL PET EVENTS & ADOPTABLES ST. PATRICK’S DAY Don’t leave your best friend out of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! There are pet-friendly parties a-plenty. We’ve curated a short list of the hottest tickets. Read on!

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INSIDE A CLASSROOM AT FRANK H. Peterson Academies of Technology, students are greeted by their instructor— and a ferret named Joey. The teacher’s pet is really a pet, and afternoon snacks are gobbled not by the students but by guinea pigs. It’s all part of the veterinary assistant program, an initiative supported by Duval County Schools Career and Technical Education, where the standard curriculum is supplemented with special academic courses and instruction in a small-animal lab. The indoor lab is full of rabbits, gerbils, turtles and snakes, and then there’s an outdoor space for goats, chickens and pigs. Students receive hands-on time with these animals as part of their training to receive a Certified Veterinary Assistant Certificate. The interaction with the animals gets more and more immersive as candidates move into their junior and senior years. They also must meet a set of requirements to receive certification, which includes passing coursework, completing 250 contact hours with a veterinarian, and passing the state exam. The program is invaluable for students who want to gain real-world experience in the field of animal care. Julie Lee, agriscience teacher, explains.

anatomy, nutrition, behavior and veterinary medical terminology, animal diseases, prevention and treatment, along with first aid. Students also gain hands-on skills such as handling, administering medications, and basic animal care while working with companion animals in the classroom.

Davi: What exactly does a veterinary assistant do? Julie Lee: The vet assistant helps with all duties in a veterinarian office, from greeting clients to assisting with exams and post-surgical care.

What three qualities make a good veterinary assistant? Compassion, patience and a strong work ethic.

Tell me about the experience your students gain from this program. Students learn basic skills for animal care, such as grooming, ear cleaning, nail trimming and bathing, practice handson examination with replica and live animals, and learn the professional ethics of this occupation. They also develop valuable life and employment skills.

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How does your program prepare students to work in animal hospitals and clinics? The curriculum covers safety, animal

Do your students care for animals daily? Students are responsible for many daily tasks, such as feeding, handling the animals, cleaning cages, and looking for abnormal behaviors. Do you have partnerships with local animal organizations and clinics? We are partners with First Coast No More Homeless Pets as well as several local veterinary offices. These partnerships give our students opportunities to get real-world experience and hands-on training by working alongside some of the best medical professionals in the field.

Likes: long walks in the park or on the beach and making new friends. Loves: naps, cuddles and cozy blankies. Visit jaxhumane.org/blog to learn even more about Sprinkles and find out how to meet her!

KANINE SOCIAL The Social celebrates a few days early with a Friday night St. Pawddy’s Party. Six Northeast Florida craft breweries (Bold City Brewery, Fishweir Brewing Company, Ancient City Brewing, Ruby Beach Brewing, Intuition Ale Works and Pinglehead Brewing Company) are on hand to show off their hops, and humans are encouraged to deck their canines out in their finest greens. 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 13, Kanine Social, 580 College St., Brooklyn, kaninesocial.com, $30-$40.

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Will students need to pass an exam to become certified as a vet assistant? They must pass an exam at the end of their senior year. The certification ensures that they are efficient and competent in their duties.

What was once a passion for animals is now a career in the making for these students. For those who love animals and enjoy working with and bettering the lives of animals, there’s almost no more rewarding career than a veterinary assistant. They play a vital role in the daily hustle and bustle of animal hospitals and veterinary clinics—and provide the best possible care to their animal patients. Davi the Dachshund mail@folioweekly.com Subscribe to Folio Weekly Magazine’s Pets Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters

Likes: chin rubs, daily catnip sprinkles and shelf perching. Loves: crunchy tuna treats and head scratches. Hates: Plumbers named Mario. Want to bring Bowser home? Stop by JHS at 8464 Beach Blvd.!

BREWHOUND DOG PARK + BAR Neptune Beach’s BrewHound is celebrating the good saint on the day itself. And how! This party is an all-day smorgasbord of dog treats, human food, live music (courtesy of John Earle), green beer (courtesy of Wicked Barley Brewing Company) and, of course, dogs dressed as leprechauns! Noon-10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, BrewHound Dog Park + Bar, 1848 Kings Cir. S., Neptune Beach, brew-hound.com, free.

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca premiered in 1900. In 1914, Puccini’s favorite lead actor, a soprano singer named Maria Jeritza, was performing in a production at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. As she got ready to sing “I Live for Art,” she stumbled and fell. Rather than struggle awkwardly to rise, she pretended that this was all quite natural—called for in the script. She sang the entire piece while lying on the floor. Puccini loved it! Ever since then, most of the singers who have played the role of Tosca have sung “I Live for Art” while prone. What lucky accidents could you make into permanent additions or enhancements?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Poet Gary Snyder said, “Three-fourths of philosophy and literature is the talk of people trying to convince themselves that they really like the cage they were tricked into entering.” Many of us, not just philosophers and writers, do the same thing. Your first assignment during the next four weeks is to explore whether you do indeed tend to convince yourself that you like the cage you were tricked into entering. Your second assignment: If you find that you are in a cage, do everything you can to stop liking it. Third assignment: Conjure up the necessary magic so that you can flee the cage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Your body is not a temple,” declared Anthony Bourdain. “It’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” I half-agree with him. We have the right to wield our bodies in ways that immerse us in the mysteries and miracles of pleasure. But here’s where I disagree with Bourdain: I believe the body is also a temple that deserves our reverence and respect and protective tenderness. Your assignment in the coming weeks is to raise your commitment to treating your body as both an amusement park and a holy temple. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Early in his career, painter Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796–1875) sold only a few paintings. But eventually his luck improved. Once he was financially successful, he became very generous. He wielded his influence to get jobs for other artists and mentored many artists as well. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to adopt your own version of Corot’s approach toward those around you who could benefit from your help and support. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Composer Brian Eno has testified that African music underlies and influences much of his work. In African songs, there are often multiple rhythms. And they’re not locked together; they float freely in relationship to each other. Eno says this is different from Western music, whose salient quality is that all the rhythmic elements are contained “in little boxes”—locked into a tyrannically mechanical clockwork pattern. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to experiment with Eno’s insight. Escape mechanical clockwork patterns and activate the “multiple, free-floating rhythm” metaphor in everything you do.. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Are you interested in enhancing your mastery of togetherness? Would you be willing to meditate on how you might bring additional creativity and flair into your close alliances? If you answered yes to those questions, the next six weeks will provide you with ample opportunities to dive into all that fun work. “Collaboration” and “cooperation” will be words of power for you. “Synergy and symbiosis” should be your tender battle cry. 24 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 11-17, 2020

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): As you come to the climax of your Season of Good Gaffes and Lucky Bloopers, remember folk singer Pete Seeger’s definition of a “productive mistake.” He said it had these five qualities: “1. made in the service of mission and vision; 2. acknowledged as a mistake; 3. learned from; 4. considered valuable; 5. shared for the benefit of all.” Let’s hope your recent twists and turns fit at least some of these descriptions! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Would you consider making one more push? Can I coax you to continue your halfconfusing, half-rewarding quest? Are you willing to wander even farther out into the frontier and take yet another smart risk and try one additional experiment? I hope so. You may not yet be fully convinced of the value of these forays outside of your comfort zone, but I suspect you will ultimately be glad that you have chosen what’s interesting over what’s convenient. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A traditional astrologer might say that Sagittarians typically spend less time at home than any other sign of the zodiac. Some of them even rebel against the idea that having a stable home is a health-giving essential. You may feel that you can’t be totally free unless you always have your next jaunt or journey planned, or unless you always have a home-away-from-home to escape to. I understand and appreciate these quirks about your tribe, but I am also committed to coaxing you to boost your homebody quotient. Now would be a perfect time to do that. You’re more open than usual to the joy and power of cultivating a nurturing home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The more crooked the path, the faster you’ll get to where you’re going. Every apparent detour will in fact be at least a semi-valuable shortcut. Any obstacle that seems to block your way will inspire you to get smarter and more resourceful, thereby activating lucky breaks that bring unexpected grace. So don’t waste even a minute cursing outbreaks of inconvenience, because those outbreaks will ultimately save you time and make life easier.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When I was a young adult, I was unskilled and indigent. Many restaurants exploited my feeble prowess at washing pots and pans and dishes, but the meager wage they paid me barely kept me fed and housed. You will perhaps understand why, now that I’m grown up, I am averse to cleaning pots and pans and dishes, including my own. That’s why I pay a helper to do that job. Is there an equivalent theme in your own life? An onerous task or grueling responsibility that oppressed you or still oppresses you? Now is a good time to find a way to declare your independence from it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your fantasy life will be especially potent in the coming weeks. Your imagination will have an enhanced power to generate visions that could eventually manifest as actual events and situations. On the one hand, that could be dicey, because you can’t afford to over-indulge in fearful speculations and worried agitation. On the other hand, that could be dramatically empowering, because your good new ideas and budding dreams may start generating practical possibilities rather quickly.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT For two years, Caelie Wilkes nurtured a lovely green succulent in her kitchen window. She watered it, wiped dust off its leaves, and forbade anyone else from caring for it. “It was full, beautiful coloring, just an overall perfect plant,” Wilkes wrote in a Facebook post from Feb. 28. Recently, Upworthy reported, she decided it was time to transplant it into a pretty new pot. So imagine her dismay when she pulled up the succulent and realized it was plastic, rooted in Styrofoam with sand glued to the top. “How did I not know this?” she wondered. “I feel like these last two years have been a lie.” Wilkes suffered some ridicule on social media, but her local Home Depot reached out with some real, living succulents that Wilkes can shower with love and attention. BRIGHT IDEA An innovative jewel thief in Melbourne, Australia, was caught on camera using a fishing rod to burgle a Versace necklace from a store window on Feb. 24. ABC News reports the thief carefully broke a hole in the window to avoid setting off the alarm, then spent almost three hours trying to hook the costume jewelry necklace, worth about $800. He worked with two different-sized rods before finally snagging the necklace. Store owner Steven Adigrati called the heist “outrageous and courageous,” although he suspected the thief was unaware that the piece was relatively inexpensive. “This particular necklace looks a lot more expensive than what it is ... gold, bright, iconic Medusa head,” he explained. Police are still searching for the fisherman. THE LITIGIOUS SOCIETY Chuck E. Cheese may be “where a kid can be a kid,” but for one Portland, Oregon, patron, it’s where a woman can get her long hair caught in a ticket machine. Ashreana Scott is suing Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company for $1,000 after alleging her hair was tangled for 20 minutes in a machine that counts tickets for prize redemption, The Oregonian reported. In the lawsuit, Scott said the Dec. 8 incident caused injuries, discomfort and headaches, and she wants a jury trial and a sign posted near the machine to warn others. A manager at the restaurant declined to comment on the lawsuit but said the machines already have warning signs.

THE FOREIGN PRESS The ancient legend about St. Patrick driving Ireland’s snakes into the sea could only be salt in the wound of a 22-year-old man from Dublin, who appears to be the first person in Ireland to suffer a venomous snake bite, The Irish Post reported on Feb. 29. The man’s pet puff adder bit him, prompting a visit to Connolly Hospital, where doctors consulted with experts from the National Reptile Zoo. James Hennessy, zoo director, explained that “puff adder venom is pretty nasty. It’s going to start digesting and disintegrating all around the area of the bite, and that will continue up the limb as well. It will then cause massive internal issues as well, if not treated.” (FYI, scientists say it was probably the Ice Age that kept snakes out of Ireland.) A DREAM COME TRUE Residents of Settecani, a small village in Italy, were startled on March 4 when their kitchen and bathroom taps began dispensing red wine rather than water, United Press International reported. Locals quickly identified the wine as Lambrusco Grasparossa, which is produced at a nearby winery, and officials there found a leak that sent wine from a silo into water pipes. Some quickthinking residents said they bottled as much of the tap wine as they could before the problem was resolved. EW EW EW! A mother in Saint-Malo, France, filed a complaint with police on Feb. 25 against Danone, the manufacturer of powdered baby formula. Police told AFP the woman’s threemonth-old daughter became ill in November with a high temperature, and the mother took her to the emergency room. “Several days later,” authorities said, “[the baby] vomited a worm about six to seven centimeters long”—about the length of an adult index finger. In the report, the mother said the worm had been examined at a hospital and was determined to be of a parasitic type. She decided to take action after learning of two other cases, one in central France where living larvae were found in a container of the same brand of formula. A spokesperson from Danone told a news conference that without the containers, “several hypotheses could explain the presence of an insect,” but the formula is never exposed to air in its production chain. weirdnewstips@amuniversal.com

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THE BLACK BOX ON MY DOORSTEP HAD come up from Gainesville, land of Tim Tebow, Tom Petty and the iconic “Gainesville Green,” which was the strain of choice for two generations of stoners in Northeast Florida. The package had been mailed a couple days earlier by one John Montague, the CEO of Maku, which is a leading figure of the (literally) growing cannabis scene in Alachua County. Like all savvy cannabisseurs, Montague has been reading this column for a while now, and he thought I might be interested in hearing about what his company is working on and working with. He was right. As a lifelong member of Gator Nation, I am always keen to cop the skinny on all things green in Gainesville, which has carved out its own unique niche in the Florida market. The first CBD bar in this region, Swamp City Gallery Lounge opened on SE Second Street in August 2018, quickly joining the list of things you must see while you’re there. (I’d also add Leonardo’s Pizza, the Civic Media Center and the Butterfly Rainforest to that list; they’re all even more fun if you’re stoned.) But what’s in the box? It was a bottle of Maku’s CBD oil, 2500 milligrams per dose, full spectrum, third–party tested. (There was also a sticker.) As with most varieties of CBD oil, you just take a dropper (one milliliter) of the oil, hold it under your tongue for 15-20 seconds and ingest. The flavor is less aggressive than most CBD oils, and the absorption occurs fast enough that the effects can be felt almost immediately.

The oils all come in 30 milliliter bottles, and they’re available in a variety of strengths, ranging from 250 milligrams and 500 milligrams ($19.99) to 1000 milligrams ($75), 2500 milligrams ($150) and 5000 milligrams ($240). They also sell vegan CBD gummies, 30 milligrams each, for $55 per 30-count container. The cannabiz is partly about the product, but it’s mainly a matter of hustle, especially as the market gets increasingly saturated, but Maku has done a good job of spreading the word. It was recently selected as the first cannabis company invited to present at the Florida Venture Forum, which has helped generate billions in revenue for participants since its founding in 1984, with an overall economic impact exceeding $9 billion. The organization’s next events are scheduled for May 14 and June 2, but there are functions lined up year-round, and you’re likely to see Maku there. With the cannabis market poised, as always, for explosive growth in the months and years ahead, that’s a nice connection to make. If you become a member, you can save 20 percent on all Maku purchases. There is no shortage of options out there now, but this is a very good one. Tell them I sent you, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll get an extra sticker. No guarantees! Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com Subscribe to the Folio Weed Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters

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imposing a ban on abortion referrals as well as a military transgender ban, failing to pass gun safety laws, and seeking to repeal the Affordable Care Act are some of the harmful policies that the administration of President Donald Trump has implemented in less than four years. Aside from the impeachment process, the attacks on the press, and the multiple scandals that have surfaced, his administration has worked relentlessly to promote changes that jeopardize the wellbeing of people in the United States but protect the interests of lobbyists willing to make generous contributions to his campaign. As the elections get closer, people under the age of 35—the largest voting bloc in the nation—are taking matters into our own hands with the help of NextGen Florida. Our organization is a coalition of young people committed to flipping the Sunshine State blue for the presidential election. More than 200 people working with NextGen Florida are spending hours, day after day, under the sun and rain, having conversations on their college campuses and in their communities with the eligible voters who have the power to turn this election. The message we want to send to Floridians is that the issues at stake are beyond party lines; they directly affect our quality of life. Denying the consequences of the climate crisis only makes our state more vulnerable to rising sea levels and catastrophic storms in the upcoming decades. This is not a partisan issue— it’s an issue that potentially puts our environment and our own lives at risk. Our state has become the center of attention as a result of the tragic events that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. The attack at Pulse was the second deadliest shooting in the history of the United States. Still, Republican legislators continue to block any meaningful action on gun safety that

could have prevented these tragedies. The changes young people and NextGen Florida are promoting are long overdue. No one in our country should live with the fear of losing a relative or a friend at a school, nightclub, movie theater, church, synagogue or supermarket because the government failed to protect us—which is its duty. Young people need to elect candidates who seek changes in our healthcare system too. People in the United States should not live with the fear of going to the doctor as a result of the lack of access to healthcare and its rapidly rising costs. A country like the U.S. should protect the wellbeing of its citizens over the interests of lobbyists attempting to prioritize financial interests over people’s health. The line between life and death for our patients should not be marked by their income or bank accounts. We voters can no longer allow politicians to neglect the needs of people in a state of vulnerability. No patient suffering the decimating effects of an illness and a medical treatment should have to worry about the monetary cost of surviving. Now that we have the power to change the course of our country, we cannot fail our fellow citizens in need of the assistance programs that the Trump administration has demonized. Trump’s ban on abortion referrals by family planning clinics, as well as his military transgender ban, are painful reminders that now more than ever, our reproductive rights and our universal right protecting the free and full development of our personalities are being curtailed. Although young people are the largest voting bloc, everyone in Florida has the ability to promote real change in the upcoming elections. We can choose a path where our individual differences would no longer divide us but would make us grow stronger as a nation. Alexandra Plazas Rocha mail@folioweekly.com __________________________________ Plazas Rocha is press secretary of NextGen Florida.

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