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THE MAIL WAKE-UP CALL
RE.: “No News Is Bad News” by A.G. Gancarski, March 20
A.G. GANCARSKI’S EDITORIAL MIRRORS thoughts I shared with GateHouse Media’s corporate office some months ago, clearly to no avail. The Times-Union has become third-rate, but I hasten to add that I intend no offense to the reporters and columnists who have chosen to remain. Nate Monroe and Mark Woods, for instance, would be standouts in a much better publication. It is possible that competition for print advertising might get GateHouse’s attention. Could the smaller local publications somehow unite to provide that competition? If GateHouse saw a threat of becoming even worse and losing what advertising income it still enjoys, might it not be motivated to become better? Folio, go to twice weekly and see what happens. William Nussbaum via email
that rant as total B.S. Since the letter-writer is either too uneducated to do his own research or can’t read, I’ll help him out. Factcheck.org: “Among the many things the bill would do, if it were ever to become law: make Election Day a federal holiday; require states to automatically register eligible voters; compel states to create independent commissions to oversee redistricting; implement campaign-finance and electionsecurity changes; and require presidential and vice presidential candidates to release 10 years of tax returns.” Folio Weekly, you are partly to blame for the continued spread of such misinformation by publishing something you yourself should have fact-checked. How on earth are we going to hold the government to a higher standard if the press doesn’t hold itself to one? Get with it. Carlton Higginbotham via email
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WHAT SOCIALISM ISN’T
FACT CHECK MATE
I FEEL I MUST RESPOND TO STANLEY Radzewicz’s letter to the editor (March 20), lamenting that the devilish Democrats voted to allow “aliens, legal or otherwise, to vote in our United States elections” and then emphasized it by saying, “Yes, they actually did that.” Any knowledge of what HR 1 actually proposes, or a simple fact-check, exposes
IN HIS LETTER TO THE EDITOR (MARCH 20), Stew Epstein tells us that ‘in true socialism ... all of the workplaces are owned, controlled and run by all of the people’ and that ‘they are not owned privately, by individuals or groups.’ HUHHHNNNN? That’s Newspeak. Like so many other apologists for socialism, he says others, such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who call themselves socialists, aren’t. That sounds like so many other self-proclaimed socialists throughout history. Thus, today, the collapse of Venezuela under Nicolas Maduro and Hugo Chavez is because they weren’t true socialists or because of outsiders, usually the United States. Ditto for Cuba & the USSR, even though Fidel Castro and every Soviet leader claimed they were. Sanders and OcasioCortez will never take blame for the failures, and neither, I suspect, will Epstein. There’s one thing for certain that socialism isn’t: freedom. Socialism can’t tolerate it. Roderick T. Beaman via email
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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUETS TO MADISON MORGAN On March 23, during the Sugar Hill Mosaic dedication ceremony, the 19-yearold member of Groundwork Jacksonville’s Green Team Youth Corps delivered a powerful speech about public art and community engagement. The new mosaic mural is Jacksonville’s largest mosaic project.
On March 23, during the Sugar Hill Mosaic dedication ceremony, the 19-year-old member of Groundwork Jacksonville’s Green Team Youth Corps delivered a powerful speech about public art and community engagement. The new mosaic mural is Jacksonville’s largest mosaic project. BOUQUETS TO TIMUCUAN PARKS FOUNDATION The nonprofit joined forces with Talbot Islands State Parks and Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to organize two local cleanup and conservation events. On March 25, volunteers picked up trash and debris along the Dune Ridge Trail on Little Talbot Island. On March 26, Leave No Trace led an interactive workshop at Ft. George Island Cultural State Park’s Ribault Club. BOUQUETS TO BACK 40 A1A The Anastasia Island satellite of St. Augustine’s beloved Back 40 Urban Café celebrated its second birthday last week. The health-conscious, Tex-Mex-and-Caribbean fusion eatery was also recently earned the “Ocean Friendly Restaurant” certification by national nonprofit, The Surfrider Foundation.
BOUQUETS TO TIMUCUAN PARKS FOUNDATION The nonprofit joined forces with Talbot Islands State Parks and Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to organize two local cleanup and conservation events. On March 25, volunteers picked up trash and debris along the Dune Ridge Trail on Little Talbot Island. On March 26, Leave No Trace led an interactive workshop at Ft. George Island Cultural State Park’s Ribault Club. BOUQUETS TO BACK 40 A1A The Anastasia Island satellite of St. Augustine’s beloved Back 40 Urban Café celebrated its second birthday last week. The health-conscious, Tex-Mex-andCaribbean fusion eatery also recently earned the “Ocean Friendly Restaurant” certification by national nonprofit, The Surfrider Foundation. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? HOW ABOUT A BRICKBAT? Send submissions to mail@folioweekly.com; 50 word maximum, concerning a person, place, or topic of local interest. MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 5
NEWS BITES TOP HEADLINES FROM NE FLORIDA NEWSMEDIA CURATED BY GEORGIO VALENTINO
MONUMENTAL DIALOGUE
THE FLORIDA T IMES-UNION
TakeEmDownEverywhere’s March 23 international conference has widened the discussion around Confederate monuments in public spaces here in Jacksonville. The event even made the Sunday edition of The Florida TimesUnion, with Teresa Stepzinski reporting, “Community activists Saturday renewed their demand that Jacksonville leaders immediately take down all Confederate monuments on city-owned property, as well as strip the names of Confederate leaders off public buildings and street signs. They also called for an economic boycott of Jacksonville unless city leaders immediately remove the statues and other symbols of the Confederacy, which the activists denounced as rooted in white supremacy and representing racism, hate and slavery.” The story caused a considerable stir when Times-Union staff posted it to Facebook. Of the more than 350 commenters, some suggested that anyone who doesn’t like Confederate monuments on public grounds should simply leave. Others insisted that the statues were “history” and that removing them would be erasing history. Precious few of these critics proposed good-faith alternatives (“contextualization” is inadequate, but at least it’s a gesture). Only a few recognized the ongoing trauma of slavery, segregation and inequality. Above all, as they came out of the digital woodwork, agitated, often incoherent, none of these armchair counter-protesters registered the irony of their outrage. The “snowflakes” are always on the other side.
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UNSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Make no mistake about it: St. Johns County is growing, and its wildlife is feeling the effects. What appears to some as “development” looks a whole lot like destruction to the native fauna. The St. Augustine Record’s Travis Gibson spoke to animal advocate Melanie Stage, co-founder of Humane Association of Wildlife Kare & Education Inc. (HAWKE). She has been rehabilitating injured animals since 1979. “In recent years, Stage said she has seen a spike in the number of calls from people who discover injured or distressed wildlife in St. Johns County and she is struggling to keep up with the demand. She chalks up the change to the increase in commercial and residential development.” New development along S.R. 207 has been particularly destructive. “The sad thing is,” Stage is quoted as saying, “before when they came in to develop, they would leave trees, a lot of habitat. Now they just clear everything. Then they put it in a pile and burn it. Who knows how many animals are hiding in that tree?” Gibson also cited UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation professor Mark Hostetler, who is studying and consulting on sustainable development. Hostetler suggested that development and conservation can coexist. “A lot of people think conservation means big patches and corridors, which is important,” Hostetler said. “But conservation can also be the fragments, the tree canopy in built areas that can be important for a lot of species.” Regardless, Stage concluded by calling for a halt to all development, “Let’s put the brakes on. We are all related, it’s the butterfly effect. You mess one water environment up or kill a habitat, it affects everything.” 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019
FOLIO VOICES : POLITICS
CASUALTIES OF WAR Notes on OVERDOSES AND NIHILISM
MELISSA NELSON, STATE ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA’S Fourth Circuit, moved forward with a potentially precedent-setting murder charge in the case of a drug overdose this month. Deonte Wadley, 23 years old, was charged with first-degree murder for providing fatal doses of fentanyl to Timothy Sexton last year. Sexton, reported WJXT-TV, had just moved to Jacksonville two weeks prior to the overdose. The fact that he was so quickly able to find a source for this stuff is a clear indication of how pervasive the problem is. Wadley was arrested a month later. Frisked after a fight at Roosevelt Gardens, he was found to be carrying cocaine. Before that, he was popped for selling heroin. Local experts have noted in the last year that coke dealers are cutting their supply with fentanyl. While Sexton overdosed on pills and not adulterated powder, Wadley at the very least illustrates an example of cocaine, heroin and fentanyl coming from the same distributor. For Wadley, arrests are nothing new. He’s been arrested a dozen times since becoming an adult. Looking at his Facebook page, it wasn’t hard to see why. His timeline is a nihilistic collage of gun pics, flipping-the-bird pics, and a collection of topless, No Limit Soldiersstyle pictures of the suspect. He lived the life he advertised. His world: one of guerrilla warfare, day in and day out. It’s the ideal test case for Nelson’s office, which has mulled this approach since 2017. That’s when The Florida TimesUnion reported that the State Attorney saw pursuing murder charges as a way “to keep the public safe from those responsible for this deadly crisis” ... an appropriate “legal response to the loss of life.” “If I’m a drug dealer and I know I’m cutting heroin with fentanyl, and I know I can be prosecuted for murder,” Nelson said in 2017, “I’m just telling you common-sensically, maybe I think otherwise about what I’m doing. If there’s research that shows what I’m saying is off base, I’d like to be able to look at it. I’m telling you something by my gut right now. I can’t point to research that proves what I’m saying.” Wadley, whose social media persona projects remorselessness as a singular character trait, is an interesting test case. All of this comes at a time when Jacksonville is getting state recognition for its pilot Project Save Lives, an inpatient treatment program that has led to year over year drops: In 2017, 519 died
of drug-related reasons. In 2018, roughly 300. The program, in three emergency rooms locally, will soon be in a fourth. A few weeks ago, the city rolled out a trust fund dedicated to opioid response. Hopes are that the private sector will step up so the program can expand. But 300 deaths is a lot—roughly 2.5 times the murder rate. “The dying continues, a bit slower,” was how Councilman Bill Gulliford summed up the problem. Gulliford, who carried the legislation, encountered resistance. Democrats and Republicans on the Council rehearsed bad-faith arguments that posited that addiction was a choice, not a disease. Some of those loudest voices are now facing federal fraud charges. Media coverage, said Gulliford, has helped to educate council members, first responders and emergency room staff. Just a few years back, Guilford noted, some of them wondered, “Why are these stupid people doing this to themselves over and over again?” Why, indeed? With half of my family coming from the Appalachian Mountains’ former “Billion Dollar Coal Field,” I have some personal knowledge of what can happen. If there aren’t jobs ... if there isn’t opportunity ... if there aren’t models ... if there isn’t a support system, things happen like they did in the little town of Kermit, West Virginia, flooded with pills for years through corrupt pharmacies and a complicit federal government that looked the other way as Big Pharma finished the job the mine owners started. We have displaced cohorts here, too. When the overdose crisis became real to our policy makers, there was shock that so many decedents were white men in their theoretical primes: 30s, 40s and 50s. Gradually, we are getting better collectively at finding strategies that may stem the tide. Jacksonville’s Project Save Lives is but one example. The normalization of medical cannabis as an opioid alternative is another welcome trend. However, it’s clearly not enough. There were those who assumed that because Melissa Nelson wanted to reform aspects of the State Attorney’s office, she would be “soft on crime.” Nelson, though a believer in restorative justice, also recognizes situations where restoration isn’t possible. Wadley’s case clearly is one of those. A.G. Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com @aggancarski MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 7
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The vagabond gypsy punks sing of life on the road. And they should know. The nine members of Gogol Bordello have been touring for the last 20 years. Nu Folk Rebel Alliance opens. 8 p.m. Friday, March 29, Mavericks Live, Downtown, mavericksatthelanding.com, $27.50.
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Vocalists Tony DeSare and Capathia Jenkins join the Jacksonville Symphony for a romp through the history of American popular music from Tin Pan Alley to Broadway. 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, March 29 & 30, Times-Union Center, Downtown, jaxsymphony.com, $19-$83.
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Sun-Ray Cinema’s annual springtime film and music festival returns with nearly 30 screenings and concerts, including the regional premiere of riot-grrrl drama, Her Smell (starring Elisabeth Moss, pictured). Thursday-Sunday, March 28-31, Sun-Ray Cinema, Five Points, sleepinggiantfest.com, $9-$150.
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28 ALL PART OF THE PLAN PUNCH BROTHERS
Led by NPR personality Chris Thile, the Grammy Award-winning group marries contemporary pop songwriting and old-time folk instruments. Gabriel Kahane opens. 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, floridatheatre.com, $29.50-$69.50. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019
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28 THE BEST OF EVERYTHING KELLER WILLIAMS’ PETTYGRASS
The versatile Virginia bluegrass musician and backing band, The Hillbenders, perform ‘grassified’ versions of Tom Petty classics. 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, The Amp Backyard Stage, St. Augustine, staugamphitheatre.com, $28/$30.
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29 STEALTHY, LIKE A NINJA STRANGER THINGS TEEN ESCAPE ROOM
Teenage Stranger Things fans can solve puzzles, stop the Demogorgon and escape the Upside Down at this event. There are two timeslots available, and it takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. The challenges are held at 3 and 4 p.m. Friday, March 29, Anastasia Island Library, 124 SeaGrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, sjcpls.org; free, registration required. SAT
30 MOVIE IN THE PARK RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET
Bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch this open-air screening of the Disney favorite. Great for all ages; snacks and drinks available for purchase. 8-10 p.m. Saturday, March 30, Solomon Calhoun Center (West Augustine District Park), 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine, sjcfl.us, free.
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GET UNPLUGGED, GET OUTDOORS
Fish Florida holds an immersive, day-long nature program, offering five 50-minute classes on a rotating schedule: wildlife conservation, fishing, first aid, knot tying and orienteering/geocaching. Admission includes lunch and a rod-and-reel combo set. (For kids 5 and older.) 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 30, GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Rd., solmarginfishing.org, $12.50-$15.
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READY, SET, GROW!
Celebrate America’s favorite children’s author with fun read-alouds from Dr. Seuss favorites, as well as crafts, prizes and games. 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach, jaxpubliclibrary.org, free.
Children’s author Kelly Johnson shares the joys of gardening with stories and hands-on activities. Space is limited to 20 kids; RSVP online. 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, Beaches Museum & History Park, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, beachesmuseum.org, free.
DR. SEUSS CELEBRATION
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CHILDREN’S GARDENING CIRCLE TIME
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The Icemen’s hockey season’s final regular-season home games are on back-to-back nights against a division rival in a run for a playoff spot. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 29; 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30; Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., jacksonvilleicemen.com, $10-$48.
MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT PAL BOXING
Amateur boxers from throughout the Southeast participate in the annual Julian E. Jackson Championships, organized by the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville. There are several age classifications (8 to adult) and weight divisions. 6 p.m. Saturday, March 30, Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Dr., jaxpal.com, $10-$20.
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29 GO-KART OR GO HOME MAXXIS SPRINT GO-KART RACING
North Florida Kart Club holds three days of karting for multiple age groups and classifications. This is the first of five series, which culminates in the Grand Nationals in November. 4:45 p.m. Friday, March 29; 11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 30; 11:45 a.m. Sunday, March 31; 103rd Street Sports Complex, 10244 103rd St., northflkarting.com, $10-$30.
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30 LIVE, LOVE & LEAD TIM TEBOW GOLF OUTING
The ninth annual Tim Tebow Foundation Golf Classic mixes celebrities, sponsors, donors and fans for a fun-filled day. Proceeds benefit the Tim Tebow Foundation’s W15H Program and other children’s charities. 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course, 5387 Palm Valley Rd., Ponte Vedra, timtebowfoundation.org, $15. 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019
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READY TO ROO PING-PONG TOURNAMENT
A fun night of watching (and playing) ping pong with a chance to snag swag and tickets to the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. 5 p.m. Monday, April 1, SMASH!, 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 6, smashjax.com, free.
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MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT WINDY HARBOR GOLF
Every Wednesday, Windy Harbor Golf Club shows its gratitude for the service of our active duty personnel and veterans. Practice your putt on the 18-hole course, cart included! Wednesday, March 27, Windy Harbor Golf Club, Mayport Naval Station, 270-5380, $16. Offer open to DOD, active duty, retired and dependents. MUST HAVE BASE ACCESS.
The local brewery celebrates ’Nam vets with live music by The Bald Eagles, Charlie’s Diner BBQ eats, and a buck off all VU beers. And the time-honored military tradition of swapping stories with others who were incountry–and Adamec Harley-Davidson fans, too. 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 29, Veterans United Craft Brewery, 8999 Western Way, Ste. 104, Southside, vubrew.com, free admission.
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NAVY TRI-BASE JOB FAIR
NAS Jacksonville, NSB Kings Bay and NS Mayport want to ensure all separating, retiring or retired service members and their families have ample opportunity to transition smoothly to a new career. Reps from local and national companies are onsite at the tri-base event. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 542-4718, free.
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HER TOTAL WELLNESS
Are you a woman veteran who feels she’s carrying the weight of the world? Need help getting control of your own life? This six-week program (six hours/week) helps with finances, business ownership, health and wellness, self-awareness and more. There’s even a weekend retreat! 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tue. & Thur., April 2-May 9, 2133 Broadway Ave., Westside, forwomenvets.org; to register, email htw@forwomenvets.org or call 862-6039. 14 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
The Vietnam Veterans of America’s Col. William G. Byrns Chapter 1059 and Clay County Veterans’ Services hold this inaugural event honoring all Vietnam veterans. It’s a time for us all to appreciate the sacrifices these brave men and women made, in Vietnam and after. Ceremony at TAPS Monument, 915 Walnut St.; reception follows. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, Green Cove Springs, 269-1857; free.
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FOLIO A+E: FEATURE
SHOW THEM THE MONEY
The STAGE Fund seeks to change the culture of free
“N
ow is the time” time,” says Diane B Brunet-Garcia, runet Garcia and everyone at the table nods. It’s a small group, just four of us, but we agree: Jacksonville artists need to be paid for the work they do. Brunet-Garcia, Lisa Goodrich and Joshua Taylor are speaking with Folio Weekly about the STAGE Fund. “It’s really hard to stay here if you can’t make a living,” noted Brunet-Garcia. And that’s true; here in Jacksonville, this city by the river, with so many sunny days we take them for granted, we have trouble as a community valuing here that which we often travel to other locales for. We also have trouble retaining extraordinarily talented people. The city does have those who are deeply committed and deeply informed about their craft, yet for those who seek to make a living in their métier, it is often possible only in another market. Here, passion projects are regularly supported by day jobs. And there’s only so much a person can give away. The STAGE Fund is an attempt to respond to this reality. By providing actors, directors, techs and designers with a stipend, the organization hopes—in the short run—to pay people for their work. In the long run, the goal is to help change the culture in Jacksonville. So what does that mean? Roughly, it means saying “no to the culture of free,” said Brunet-Garcia. STAGE is an acronym for Sustaining Theatre Artists to Grow Excellence. This acknowledgement is important because Goodrich, Taylor and Brunet-Garcia collectively note that here in NEFLa, there’s been an ongoing conversation within the arts community about free labor and working for “exposure.” For at least 10 years or so, there have been cycles of commentary revolving around what artists give to their community and what the community should give back. The three, in addition to many of the leaders in the theater scene, discussed what support would look like. Again and again, it came back to funding. story by MADELEINE PECK W WAGNER AGNER • photos by AMANDA ROSENBLATT and JOSH WESSOLOWSKI AG
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Goodrich, Brunet-Garcia and Alicia Somers are the three principles of the STAGE Fund, but in our conversation (Somers was unavailable), they are quick to credit actors, directors, producers and some long-time theater supporters for their contributions to the final Fund product. About five years ago, interested parties began chatting. “We brought together some theater executive directors, some actors, some producers, everybody we thought might have an opinion,” explained BrunetGarcia. “We said, ‘Look, this is not a partisan thing.’ We are not saying ‘Take down the community theater model,’ [we’re saying] ‘Let’s have a dialogue.’” Finally, after years of planning and research, they decided to “just launch the thing.” The Fund partnered with The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company, because the people at the nonprofit were “consistently doing the highest quality work,” said Goodrich. “Really excellent talent comes through the 5 & Dime. These are highly trained people who treat it as a profession. They’re here in Jacksonville because they love the quality of life, and they want to live here and [the city] just doesn’t support their art, so they have other full-time jobs, but they seek out the theaters that are producing excellent work.” “That’s the paradigm we are trying to shift. How do you keep excellent actors and theater artists in this town? [By trying] to find a way that, over time, they can make a living,” said Goodrich. “We knew that when we launched the STAGE Fund, we were not going to go out there with a living wage for every actor that crosses the boards, but it was a place to start.” The three are quick to acknowledge that theirs is not the first attempt to pay theater folk, just the most recent. Too, they clearly state that they’re in the pilot phase, with things still to work out. Goodrich takes care to address the idea of community theater. “We don’t want every community theater to go away from their model, but we think there are some in this city that are ready for this [next more professional step].” Also, as of press time, the research the STAGE Fund has done suggests that other than the Alhambra Theatre and Stage Aurora under Darryl Reuben Hall, the Fund is the only organization paying theater professionals in the Jacksonville area. Taylor, who works for the STAGE Fund in the capacity of “vice president of everything,” and is a key member of the theater scene as an actor, notes that while he’s been paid for performing, it was because of a partnership outside the theater. Much more common, he explained, are gifts: chocolate popcorn, coffee mugs, tickets. “They say that the applause is the ultimate payment an actor gets in Jacksonville … which is a motto that needs to be broken,” he said. Goodrich interjects, “It’s like telling visual artists to donate a bunch of work for the exposure.” Then Taylor reinforces the point. “You devalue the
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work of everyone else when you give work away for free.” Because the Fund is meant to serve the theater community, its architects had to figure out how best to distribute the monies. “When we started, we thought that there were going to be several ways [to] apply, but when we talked to the 5 & Dime—and Lee Hamby was pivotal in this discussion— it was determined that the 5 & Dime founders preferred a model where every person who works at the theater would get something.” Since the STAGE Fund launched in 2018, 93 people in 144 positions have been paid for their work. In its first year, the Fund paid out about $25,000. A 2008 study suggested that for every arts dollar put into a local economy, the return was five-fold. In 2015, in Florida, the economic impact was $4.68 billion. In learning how to best serve the community, the Fund founders noticed that many people did not know that a portion of the ticket price in area theaters did not go to paying the actors. “Nearly everybody we talked to— general audience members—had no idea,” said Goodrich. Though to be fair, interjected Taylor, “This information is often available in the program, or noted during a curtain speech.” “I had come from Atlanta as a non-union actor,” said Brunet-Garcia about her relocation to Jacksonville. When she arrived in the city, and began doing (volunteer) work for the Cultural Council as a board member [both she and Goodrich are previous board members], she went out and interviewed local theater troupes. She said that when she asked about plans to eventually pay actors, her question was greeted as near-heresy. That’s why for her, a huge part of what the Fund aims to do doesn’t involve money, it involves raising awareness about how a thriving theater scene can lift a community, from the fiscal to the ephemeral. And, as the Fund grows, so, too, will its ability to help other professional-leaning theaters.
call them FrankenJen (get it?). One aspect of their regular work includes set design and similar projects for The 5 & Dime. They agree that performance and theater arts are deeply important. Both are quick to point out that what the STAGE Fund offers is more than simple payment. “It’s a sense of validation,” said Peek. They acknowledge that the money enables them to carve out time to participate in this thing they love. When asked about the wider implications of the program, Peek said, “The STAGE Fund is putting it out there saying, ‘These people are worthy of compensation’ and also getting more people involved, in the form of patronage and donors.” The Fund has also helped them think in professional terms about all of the work they do. That’s important, because Peek and Sanabria, like so many artists, are building their lives through multiple revenue streams, including lots of freelance and teaching work. “I’m a little more brave about asking about compensation now,” admitted Peek. Additionally, both artists are students who have been recognized by their schools for academic and artistic excellence. In short, they’re the sort of people who make their communities richer because they’re almost always working on something that has the capacity to touch multiple lives. Sanabria, who’s designed sets for Players by the Sea in Jax Beach, and does sound design for Phase Eight Theatre Company, reflected, “It shows the people of Jacksonville that the theater scene here is worth paying for, it has value, and it’s more than clumsy entertainment. It’s the birth of something.” He then added, “That work—it just feels good.” Toward the end of our chat, as we begin reflecting on personal practices, goals and upcoming projects (one of Peek’s sculptures has been chosen for exhibition in Hemming Park starting in mid-June), the sculptor says that for her, the STAGE Fund—and to a wider extent being a part of the theater and art community—is part of her mission to help other folks feel “welcome, safe and accepted here.”
5 feature). Woods took the minimal idea of a staged reading and made it something else entirely. There were costumes, props, original songs and at least one dance. He mounted the show as a benefit for the theater, but he asked a lot of himself and the cast and crew. When he received a payment he wasn’t expecting, Woods stated in an email to Folio Weekly: “At the close, STAGE Fund gave me the opportunity to express a token of tangible value to my cast and crew. The joy of the cast during the project was evident, but the gift from STAGE Fund elicited such surprise and gratitude, affirming the cast and crew in a way that is rarely accomplished in Jacksonville. I believe STAGE Fund is the catalyst people will still be talking about in 20 years as the spark that started a fire, one that helps to elevate excellence in theater arts, the deeper engagement of theater audiences, and a more rewarding path for artists in Jacksonville.” Niece is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of NEFLa’s most compelling actors. His turn as Uncle Peck in How I Learned to Drive was uncomfortable and seductive. Of the impact the Fund could have, he said, “Jacksonville, as far as structure and organization, is about 15 to 20 years behind Nashville [where he led a professional company], but there is a professional quality here. Without something like the STAGE Fund, the professionals will leave […]. I want to see young people with love, ambition and courage do it here.” There’s much more that could be unpacked in terms of art’s fiscal impact and implications for growth. While those things are important in terms of budgetary planning and conversations with City Hall/Cultural Council (tourism dollars), they don’t get at what art does. Compelling art in any form has the potential to activate a heart, because it can be simultaneously a place of greater safety and a pulpit requiring unimaginable bravery. It is an incredibly powerful gift, to have places where communities can go to witness the kinds of works folks might otherwise travel to see. And if, in the process of making great art, a good city comes out of it, well, isn’t that a nice coincidence? Goodrich summed it up most succinctly. “Every society through history is measured on its arts and looks to its arts to define the society.” The question is: How do we want to be defined?
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In a casual morning meeting, artists Jenn Peek and Frank E. Sanabria talk about what a powerful thing it is to feel a sense of belonging to an artistic community. “What’s great is that we feel like a part of this, and as it grows, we grow,” said Peek. Cross-discipline polymaths, the duo are frequent collaborators. They work together so often, some friends
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Brian Niece and Jason Woods are both beneficiaries of the Stage Fund. Recently, Woods received a surprise stipend from the Fund in support of his show, Peter Pan: A Staged Reading at Theatre Jacksonville (see our Feb.
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elling stories matters. Telling stories that matter, matters. And telling stories that get to the truth of a thing (or person) may matter most of all—because it is in specificity that we approach the universal. In her essay “Hair,” writer Yvette Angelique Hyater-Adams describes the experience of having her mother brush and braid her hair. Her writing is punctuated with specific details, from the smell of the hair grease (burned cough syrup) to the feel of the rattail comb on her scalp. It summons domestic memories in the reader while historically and anecdotally aligning with larger conversations about beauty, access and the status quo. On one of the startlingly clear, blue days that mark the best of “winter” in NEFLa, Hyater-Adams sat down with Folio Weekly to discuss her career, relocation and writing. One of the first things she notes is the “thriving art community here.” In fact, that’s one of the selling points that brought her from South New Jersey when she and her husband, Harold “Kinney” Adams, decided to re-engineer their life. However, she’s not blind to some of the area’s pitfalls, saying, “This is a space where you can be bold and make a difference—but if people feel threatened, they can also punish you in a very Southern way.” That Southern way? Politeness with a “bless-your-heart edge.” In her life’s work, Hyater-Adams has faced much more than genteel disapproval. Her talent and vision took her into a corporate career that, for the most part, she defined through her passion for writing and dedication to equity and diversity in the workplace. Specifically, she was a senior vice president of CoreStates Financial Corporation; prior to that, she was director of human resources for Horizon Financial. After her time among the pecuniary jetsetters, she founded and led a boutique consulting firm that specialized in using story and dialogue to drive change within Fortune 500
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companies. Now, she heads up Narratives for Change, a social entrepreneurship practice involved in coaching, holding writers’ workshops, curating writing events and engaging in human rightscentered activism. These are important things to note, not just as accomplishments, but as an indication of the manner in which the writer moves through the world. Narratives for Change is not a nonprofit. “I am very clear as an entrepreneur and capitalist,” Hyater-Adams states. Then follows up: “People like to do ugly things with the word ‘capitalism.’ I ask: ‘What kind of capitalist are you?’ Because we all are.” It’s a timely admonition as conversations around access, resources and access to resources dominate the headlines. HyaterAdams poses
questions: “[How can I] participate in a market where I can sell my goods and services? And live in a system in the context of ‘do no harm’?” In other words, how can we do good work and create revenue? For the former executive, the answer is to work with women and girls to “help them write and take their personal stories, unpack the political and use those stories for advocacy.” One method of unpacking is community involvement. Alternate Roots is a 43-year-old arts organization with a regional mission to support the creation and production of original art rooted in community. Hyater-Adams convinced the group that it needed to present in this area, hence Roots Weekend: Jacksonville. As the project coordinator Hyater-Adams is bringing together artists, cultural workers, activists, elected officials and community members to engage in a creative dialogue. She hopes this crosspollination of people, ideas
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and activities will affect policy. Why does she think it can happen here? Because she’s seen it work across boundaries, from the boardroom to the backyard. For this iteration of the event, the change starts at Yellow House (of note: Shavone Steele is one of four facilitators). The weekend after Alternate ROOTS, Hyater-Adams is curating a poetry and spoken-word event at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. It’s the closing celebration of The Cummer’s current Augusta Savage exhibition, with readings of the works of Harlem Renaissance-era poets and commissioned poems by four local high-school writers. Deeply sympathetic and deeply curious about other people, HyaterAdams has also worked with GenWOW and See The Girl, aka Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center. She mentors young women and girls, helping them push against a suffocation of spirit by asking compelling and catalyzing questions. For her, the bigger picture is creating a culture of sympathy and belonging. A strong sense of concord is a huge part of what the writer brings to her own practice, too. In an essay “letter” to Edgar Allan Poe, she transitions organically from the comfort of watching television on a pallet of old quilts to the shiverydelicious terror our own minds can create “out of a night’s sound.” She’s also skilled at framing a story with impressions drawn from personal life. To return to “Hair,” recollection charts the author’s professional, then personal, growth through the lens of her hair and hairstyles. But the essay doesn’t just map out a world that professional women must navigate; it specifically illustrates the nuanced tactics black` women use within a professional society that values white women’s hair as right and normal, over that of women of color. It’s a valuable lesson and reminder that honesty in art doesn’t just reflect the artist. The reader/writer/viewer can also create something out of their personal night, be it shadow, beast or hot comb. Madeleine Peck Wagner mail@folioweekly.com
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usic-lovers who came of age in the 1980s will tell you how important trading mix-tapes was to them when they were ‘finding themselves.’ They found some of their future favorite bands and songs hidden deep in a perfectly curated collection, handpicked for their ability to flow into each other to create a complete listening experience. At the same time, there was another type of “mix-tape” being created in basements and backrooms across the country: VHS videotapes. There was a certain skill required to make a captivating music mix-tape, but it’s still something most people were capable of doing with just one boombox and access to a radio. VHS mix-tapes, however, required at least two VCRs (not the cheapest investment at the time), not to mention the patience to track down and capture outrageous, oneof-a-kind moments that could easily be lost to history if the Play and Record buttons weren’t hit at exactly the right time. In the grand scheme of things, these VHS mix-tapes have actually had a bigger impact on today’s culture than their popularity back then indicated. Every time you watch a funny clip on YouTube, put on a show “influenced” by Tim & Eric, or sit back and binge on a continuous stream of your favorite television series, you’re living the legacy of VHS versatility. Sam McAbee’s “Lost & Found Video Night,” Derrick Beckles’ “TV Carnage” compilations and Robin Bougie’s “RetardO-Tron” series were all mother’s milk for people seeking the weirdest scenes from television, movies and personal video collections. Classic scenes such as “Big Bill Hell’s Cars,” “The Max Headroom Incident,” “Commercial Practice in Acting Class” and “Steve Vai Fan” were all saved for posterity on these video mix-tapes. Now they still entertain, confuse and disgust viewers on the internet. LA collective Everything Is Terrible! is a pioneer in the art of throwback, bringing VHS mix-tape ideals and aesthetics into the digital age. Many of the original mix-tapes were all about showcasing spontaneously outrageous moments, but EIT! turns the whole process into a stunning, engaging piece of performance art. Its members transform moments through precision editing and effects to create something that feels even more alien than the kitsch and bad taste of yesteryear. Their cryptic, hilarious and surreal broadcasts feel like they are coming from another, malevolent dimension. EIT! performances aren’t limited to the screen, though. Live events feature bizarre costumes and audience participation, as the entertainers coax spectators out of their selfcontained weirdo world—into a new, shared weirdo world.
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One shining moment in EIT!’s history, if not the entire history of video mix-tapes, was in 2012, more than 30 years after the first ones began circulating. “Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez!” was about as high concept as you could get. A re-creation of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s 1973 masterpiece, The Holy Mountain, it used only found footage of animals, mostly dogs. Its execution is definitely abstract—but then, Jodorowsky’s original was a profound celluloid freak-out. In its own offbeat way, EIT!’s effort follows the original beat-for-beat. Video mix-tapes entered the true “art” sphere. Everything is Terrible! brings its best-of touring show to Sun-Ray Cinema at 9:30 p.m. March 30, part of the Sleeping Giant Fest, easily one of the best annual events in Northeast Florida this week. Be sure to bring your Jerry Maguire VHS copy to sacrifice at the altar of EIT! when you go. (Their collection is close to tens of thousands—and imitated by several far less-interesting online personalities throughout the years.) The Sleeping Giant Fest has a plethora of enjoyable stuff this year if you’re a fan of cinema, music or good times. It’s the festival’s third edition, and curators Tim and Shana Massett, head honchos at SunRay Cinema, are building an ever-growing community around engaging films and performances. Take in just one particular screening or fit in as much as you can across the festival’s four days—Sleeping Giant is an artistic oasis. Drink deep. Ryan Reno mail@folioweekly.com Subscribe to our Folio Film Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters
NOW SHOWING CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Green Book and In Search of Greatness run. Throwback Thursday: The Rains Came, with Tyrone Power, Myrna Loy, noon & 6:45 p.m. March 28. Author Thomas Hischak discusses Hollywood’s glamourous era before the noon run. On the Basis of Sex and The Invisibles start March 29. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. QUEEN OF KATWE A Ugandan girl becomes a Chess Grand Master; 1:30 p.m. March 28, Webb Wesconnett Library, 6887 103rd St., 778-7305, jaxpubliclibrary.org, free. Encore 2 p.m. March 30, Mandarin Branch, 3330 Kori Rd., 262-5201. WGHF IMAX THEATER Dumbo, Captain Marvel, Pandas, Great Bear Rainforest, America’s Musical Journey run. Shazam starts April 4. World Golf Hall of Fame, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com. SUN-RAY CINEMA The Sleeping Giant Festival has concerts–Stephen O’Malley, Tyondai Braxton, The Mads– and 30 screenings–the regional premiere of Her Smell. Documentary filmmaker Bill Brown is onsite. March 2831, sleepinggiantfest.com, $9-$150. Captain Marvel and Us run. Shazam starts April 4. 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. INSIDE OUT Animated comedy, 6 p.m. March 29. The Wood, March 30. Mayport Beacon, 245 Baltimore St., NAS Mayport, 270-7198.
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and Ken,” Rose said, “but, as of now, I ince the days of Joan Jett and bring my solo songs to practice and we Kathleen Hanna, “girls to the write arrangements around what I’ve front” has become a rallying cry already written.” in punk music and beyond. But progress, The process is by no means strict; riffs as always, is uneven and incomplete. As and poems are strung together until the punk splinters into several scenes—some song’s emotion comes through in the unreconstructedly heteromasculine—and as most honest way possible. Patterson’s bass thoughtful folk fight on for womxn’s rights, lines harmonize with and accompany we need femme-fronted DIY bands more vocal melodies and guitar passages, while than ever. Stewart’s drumming takes an expressive, St. Augustine’s Bedsweater is one of creative approach. She may be new behind a those bands. The most recent project of drum set, but her dynamics shine through. songwriter, singer and guitarist Teresa Patterson described Bedsweater’s music Rose (AC Deathstrike/Curious Markings), as “an unfinished basement with a heavy Bedsweater melds down-on-your-luck supply of Glade PlugIns.” lyricism with garage rock and dashes of Bedsweater’s recent digital release, Bitter erratic, introspective indie. Joining Rose Demos, was recorded by AC Deathstrike’s are drummer Kensley Stewart (Kenny & Alex Dougherty in December 2018. The the Jets) and bassist Christiana Patterson three-song set begins with “Sweater.” An (Ghost Tropic). overcast beach scene is the first image that The band was founded in September comes to mind. Rose’s lyricism wanders 2018. Rose and Stewart had forged an from the natural landscape to reflections earlier friendship at work. Rose was a on a prior relationship or friendship that server at the Casa Maya restaurant; Stewart she acknowledges could’ve gone better. regularly performed there. The energy level picks “We quickly formed a BEDSWEATER, GARRETT OLIVER, JULEE up with “Over It,” which friendship over music, cats BRUISE, NOAH EAGLE, AC DEATHSTRIKE grabs the ear with a and feminism,” Stewart Starts at: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 30, catchy guitar riff dancing told Folio Weekly. Over Sarbez, St. Augustine, around a quirky swing the course of four years, sarbezstaugustine.com, $3-$5 drumbeat. The shortthe two collaborated but-sweet EP finishes on different musical with “North Jersey Mall,” with bass notes endeavors, as Stewart endeavored to slowly creating an alluring dissonance, adding a coax Rose onto the stage. new dimension to a melancholy tale of a “[Stewart] has always supported my teenager learning to drive. music and encouraged me to play,” said Attending a Bedsweater show is an Rose. “She even booked me to play my first experience akin to seeing old friends. show in St. Augustine.” Patterson explained, “I would like people to The goal was to eventually form an feel they aren’t just in the audience, but new all-female band, but—ask any local band— friends joining us in a party.” drummers of any gender are hard to find. The band credits their nonchalant yet Taking matters into her own hands, Stewart well-tailored performances to camaraderie decided she would be the drummer. She and a shared engagement with the local started drilling last spring, using Rose’s new DIY scene. In addition to being in a band songs as practice material. together, Rose and Stewart launched “We quickly realized we needed a bass Growth Spurt STA, a song-a-day invitation player,” explained Stewart, “and Christiana Patterson, violin player of Ghost Tropic, to all songwriters in St. Augustine. scientist and pedal welder came to mind first.” Established on Nov. 1 last year, the group After a few band practices, the three quickly expanded to 132 members, releasing women became close friends. The refinement more than 200 songs during the inaugural of their sound followed in short order. month-long project. Their commitment to As far as the Bedsweater sound—it’s hard local artists and DIY ethics (screen-printing to pin down, and that’s exactly how they their own shirts, staging donation-based shows) continues to make music more want it. One might hear The Breeders, The accessible to young artists. Cranberries and even some Sleater-Kinneystyle thrash. The sonic spread is due largely Tristan Komorny to the band’s collaborative writing efforts. mail@folioweekly.com Though Rose writes the words, Stewart and Subscribe to our Folio Music Newsletter Patterson help shape the final product. at folioweekly.com/newsletters “I really hope to write songs with Chris MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 23
ARTS + EVENTS
New York’s Garden Conservancy selected The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens’ historic gardens, showcasing the landscape architechtural genius of the day, to be part of its annual national OPEN DAYS GARDEN TOUR. In addition to tours of the Cummer’s lush grounds, four private riverfront gardens in San Marco are open. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 30, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Riverside, cummermuseum.org, $10-$30.
PERFORMANCE
TRUE WEST Sam Shepard’s intense drama about brothers taking sibling rivalry to the extreme is staged 8 p.m. March 28, 29 and 30; 2 p.m. March 31 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $25-$28, 249-0289, playerbytheseas.org. BIG THE MUSICAL Based on the beloved film, this comedy about growing up–way too fast–opens March 27 and runs through May 5 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, $40-$66 March 27-29; $38-$59, alhambrajax.com. ELEEMOSYNARY All Beaches Experimental Theatre stages this emotionally charged cross-generational drama at 8 p.m. on March 29 & 30 and 2 p.m. March 31, at ABET, 544 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 249-7177, $12-$24; abettheatre.com. LEGALLY BLONDE Elle Woods has it all–until she doesn’t, so she goes to law school at Harvard. Instead of luring her beau back, she finds herself. 7:30 p.m. March 28, 29 & 30, 3 p.m. March 31 at Jacksonville University’s Swisher Theater, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7386, $10; $5 seniors/military/students, arts.ju.edu. DANILO BRITO The mandolin master plays Brazilian choro music, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. March 29 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, free admission, 355-7584, fridaymusicale.com.
CLASSICAL, JAZZ, CHORALE, AUDITIONS
HAGIHARA VIOLIN & PIANO DUO The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents this concert, under the direction of Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki, 7:30 p.m. March 27 at University of North Florida’s Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2864, unf.edu, free. JAZZ IN THE BLACK BOX The JU Jazz Combos perform original arrangements, 7:30 p.m. March 28 at Jacksonville University’s Phillips Fine Arts Black Box Theater, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7386, arts.ju.edu. 24 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019
GEOFFREY KEEZER TRIO The Grammynominated pianist demonstrates his remarkable versatility on those eighty-eights, 7:30 p.m. March 29 at JU’s Terry Concert Hall, 256-7386, arts.ju.edu; $5-$10. LINCOLNVILLE JAZZ AT THE EXCELSIOR The series presents Victoria Horne, 7 p.m. March 29, Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave., St. Augustine, lincolnvillemuseum.org, $20 advance, $25 door. JU JAZZ FESTIVAL The week wraps up with the second annual regional middle and high school festival featuring food trucks and evening concerts, March 30, JU Campus; check website for more info, arts.ju.edu. THE WORLD OF MUSICALS Songs of Broadway’s finest productions are performed, 8 p.m. March 30 at Times-Union’s Terry Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 632-5000, $65-$75, fscjartistseries.org. BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA JoAnne Falletta directs pianist Fabio Bidini, 7:30 p.m. March 30, Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, 797-2800, $40; $5 students, emmaconcerts.com. LAWSON ENSEMBLE CONCERT The annual concert features works of Bach and Dohnanyi performed by cellist Dr. Nick Curry, violinist Aurica Duca, Clinton Dewing on violin and viola and Ellen Olson on viola, 3 p.m. March 31, at University of North Florida’s Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2864, unf.edu, free. ART IN THE PARK Caribbean Jazz Nights features Victor Provost and Ulysses Owens Jr., April 3, DMAB Community Art Center, 2839 W. Beaver St., 385-4001, dontmissabeat.org. ST. AUGUSTINE CONCERT BAND Music from ‘Those Magnificent Movies’ is performed, 7:30 p.m. March 29, Pacetti Bay Middle School, 245 Meadowlark Lane, staugband.org, $15 adult, $5 student; under 12 free. HONORS RECITAL The annual recital features musicians nominated by their professors, 7:30 p.m. April 2, Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, free.
BOOKS & POETRY
NICHOLAS BUTLER Author Butler reads from and signs copies of his new book, Little Faith, 7 p.m. March 29, at The BookMark, 221 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026, bookmarkbeach.com. SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PLANTS The colorful local ladies discuss ‘Springtime at Downton,’ 1-3 p.m. March 29 at Ponte Vedra Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., 827-6950, sjcpls.org, free. THE BOOK LOFT Meet Treviance Mayo, author of The Fancee Series, at 1 p.m. March 30, at The Book Loft, 214 Centre St., Fernandina, 261-8991, thebookloft.com. ANCIENT CITY POETS This group holds a community open mic reading themed Spring Into Action, 3-5 p.m. March 31 at Corazon Cinema & Café, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. BRUCE HOROVITZ The acclaimed local author discusses his much-ballyhooed biography, Gamble Rogers: A Troubadour’s Life, 2 p.m. March 31, at Main Library’s Makerspace, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2665, jaxpubliclibrary.org. JAX POETRY FEST The fourth annual fest starts with poetry performances and the announcement of the winners of the High School Poetry event, 5 p.m. April 3, Hemming Park and Main Library, Downtown, jaxpoetryfest.org.
COMEDY
PATTON OSWALT This versatile comic is just great. Oswalt appears 7 p.m. March 31, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-5661, floridatheatre.com, $39-$85. THE COMEDY ZONE Andrew Shulz is on at 7:30 & 10 p.m. March 29 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, comedyzone. com, $20. Rob Little is on 7:30 & 10 p.m. March 30, $20. JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Drafts & Laughs, with Lisa Roddavis, Big Biker George, Jake Ricca, Kevin Tibbert, Michelle Keith, Emily
ARTS + EVENTS Penkala and Lesley Jo, is staged 8:30 p.m. March 29 inside Gypsy Cab Company, 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 461-8843, thegypsycomedyclub.com; $15. Cal Verduchi and Wesley Johnson are on 8:30 p.m. March 30. LAUGH LOUNGE Comedy is staged at 8 p.m. every Sunday at Dos Gatos, 123 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 323-2471, laughloungejax.com.
MUSEUMS
BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. The Sand, Soul & Rock-n-Roll: Music at the Beaches exhibit is now open. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. The group exhibit, Heroic ART WALKS, in its Ordinariness, is currently on display, with works by Elizabeth FARMERS MARKETS Atterbury, Beverly Buchanan, Taraneh RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local and regional Fazelli, Carolyn Lazard, Redeem art, produce, crafts, entertainers, and live music by Jesse Montoya, Robert Lester Folsom, Pettaway, Falke Pisano and Sasha Wortzel, curated by Staci Bu Shea MJBaker, and UNF Jazz Ensemble III 10 a.m. with Julie Dickover. March 30, below Fuller Warren Bridge, free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, COOL & COLLECTED AT UPTOWN SATURDAY cummermuseum.org. Augusta Savage: NIGHT The self-guided tour of galleries, Renaissance Woman, runs through antique stores and shops is 5-9 p.m. March April. Carlos Rolón: Lost in Paradise, 30 throughout St. Augustine’s San Marco More than 1,000 women and men participate in Hubbard House’s annual domestic violence awareness exhibits through Oct. 21. Kota Ezawa: District, 823-9263. There’s live music, walk, STAND UP & STRIDE, raising awareness and funds for local survivors and their children. 8 a.m.-noon The Crime of Art, through Dec. 1. refreshments, exhibits–and the winner of Saturday, March 30, Duval County Courthouse, Downtown, hubbardhousewalk.com, free with donation. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY & Folio Weekly’s Best of St. Augustine readers THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA Table exhibits through April 13. Artists include MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield. poll for Best Antique Shop, Cool & Collected, BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, Malath Albakri, Gerald Branch, Bane Campos, Lincoln as a Boy, an exhibit examining celebrates their victory with a party, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Grate Works of Art, works Tamia Brinkley, KeShauna Davis, Sr. Elizabeth the 16th president’s early life, with Lloyd 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 30, 67 San Marco by Bobbi Mastrangelo, runs through April 27. Fiorite, Agnes Lopez, Traci Mims, Ricder Ostendorf’s original illustrations, exhibits Ave., 824-6113; music, champagne, hors Sculpting the Female Torso with Peter Rubino Ricardo and One Heart Jax. through April. d’oeuvres, sales, door prizes and sheer joy. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29-31. LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. NIGHT MARKET Twice-monthly St. Augustine EVENTS CUTTER & CUTTER FINE ART 333 Village Main Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum. Amphitheatre Market is held 6-9 p.m. March BOGEY CREEK PRESERVE PREP North Florida St., Ponte Vedra, 395-3759, cutterandcutter. org. Lightner After Hours features The 28, and every second and fourth Tuesday Land Trust needs volunteers to help get Bogey com. Award-winning artist Tang Wei Min WillowWacks, light hors d’oeuvres and and Thursday, 1340C A1A S., 315-9252, free Creek ready for folks to visit. Multiple shifts, exhibits his works. Virtuosos of the OPA libations, 6-8 p.m. March 28, free. admission. Handmade crafts, goods and art, March 27, details at nflt.org. through March. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART food trucks and live music are featured. CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY Hasan Kwame Jeffries, FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Rd., JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. Mandarin, 268-4681, floridamininggallery.com. Ph.D., discusses American Amnesia: Why We Gideon Mendel: Drowning Slamdance Cosmopolis, a collaboration of Matt Hate History and Love Nostalgia, 6 p.m. March 28 in Flagler College’s Flagler Room, 74 King Allison and Matthew Usinowicz, is on display. World exhibits. JENNA ALEXANDER STUDIO 73 San Marco Ave., St., St. Augustine, 826-8617, flagler.edu, free. St. Augustine, 850-384-3084, jenna-alexander. SUMMER CAMP FESTIVAL Find out what your GALLERIES kids could be doing this summer, noon-3 p.m. com. Alexander’s Stripes and Buns on display. ALEXANDER BREST March 31, Above Athletics Center, 14797 LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY, UNF, MUSEUM & GALLERY, Philips Hwy., Southside, 861-3811, fun4first Southside, unf.edu. The Art & Design Juried Jacksonville University, coastkids.com, free. Student Annual Exhibition is in Founders Hall, 2800 University Blvd. BUCK WILDE TOUR Black Creek Outfitters showing works in ceramics, drawing, graphic N., Arlington, 256-7371, design, painting, printmaking, photography and hosts Alaskan bear guide and filmmaker arts.ju.edu. Division of Buck Wilde as he tells of living with a pack sculpture; through April 11; free. Visual Arts Annual Thesis of Alaskan sea wolves–he’s got the film to PAStA FINE ART GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., Exhibition is on display, St. Augustine, 824-0251, pastagalleryart.com. prove it, which he shares 6:30-8 p.m. April 2 through April 24. at Wicked Barley Brewing, 4100 Baymeadows Rafael A. Pasarell is featured in March. BOLD BEAN SAN MARCO Rd., 379-7077; 6:30 p.m. April 3 at Atlantic ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. 1905 Hendricks Ave., Beach Brewing, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 3, Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 853-6545. Brook Ramsey’s Atlantic Beach, 372-4116; and 6:30 p.m. figurative oil paintings are 471-9980. Mary Hubley’s new works are April 4 at Aardwolf Brewery, 1461 Hendricks exhibited in Living the Coastal Landscape, on display. Ave., San Marco, 301-0755. A Q&A follows the through May 23. BREW 5 POINTS 1026 film shorts. Black Creek Outfitters, 645-7003, SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 1 Independent Dr., Park St. Chip Southworth blackcreekoutfitters.com. Downtown, southlight.com. Brook Ramsey exhibits Connections. JUST FOR TEENS GAMING CLUB Middle and exhibits works. Architect-sculptor David BUTTERFIELD GARAGE high school kids, ages 13-18, play Nintendo, Engdal exhibits lamelliforms on the second ART GALLERY 137 King, NES and all that digital fun stuff, 5-7 p.m. fl oor, through May. Ronald Gibbons shows his St. Augustine, 825-4577, April 3, Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd., paintings and drawings, on the second floor, butterfieldgarage.com. 827-6950, sjcpls.org. Sculptor/painter Jan Miller through April. ART IN THE JU LIBRARY TOUR The 10th annual THE VAULT@1930 1930 San Marco Ave., is featured March artist. tour has more than 140 original pieces, many thevaultat1930.com. Local abstract painter CATHEDRAL ARTS by regional artists, in Carpenter Library, Princess Simpson Rashid displays works in PROJECT 207 N. Laura Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Odyssey of Abstraction. New works by Sergei St., Ste. 300, Downtown, Orgunov are on display. The Vault seeks artists Arlington, ju.edu, free. Tours run through May. capkids.org. An opening DARK OF THE MOON GHOST TOUR A guide interested in being part of the San Marco Art reception for Hiromi talks of the St. Augustine Lighthouse after dark Festival, held at the end of November; call Moneyhun’s new works, 8:30 p.m. March 27, 29 & 30, at 81 Lighthouse 398-2890 for details. Inside Out, is 5:30 p.m. Ave., 829-0745, staugustinelighthouse.com, March 28; the exhibit runs THE YELLOW HOUSE 577 King St., Riverside, $25 adults/seniors, $20 under 12. 419-9180, yellowhouseart.org. (Re)Set the through June 27. WENDY RED STAR is the current artist-in-residence at Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. The Portland-based visual artist discusses her explorations of colonial history and Native American identity,. 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, Gamache-Koger Theater, Flagler College, St. Augustine, flagler.edu, free.
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Jerry Douglas April 5 TAPS Bar & Grill, 2220 C.R. 210 Stu Weaver March 27. Boogie Freaks March 29. Chuck Nash April 3
Solo musician STEPHEN PIGMAN is that rarest of animals–a St. Augustine native. He’s made a new album, Midnight Gardener, and he wants to play it for you. 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 29, Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine, colonialquarter.com, free.
RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE
Photo by Brian Wiley
photo by Brian Wiley
CONCERTS
LIVE MUSIC VENUES AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA The GREEN TURTLE Tavern, 14 S. Third St. Buck Smith Thur. Dan Voll Fri. Yancy Clegg Sun. The SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St. Eric Alabiso March 27. Sam McDonald March 29. Savannah Bassett, Shawn Layne March 30. Lucas V, Paul Ivey March 31. Davis Turner every Thur. SLIDERS Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. Hupp March 29. Paul Ivey, 7 Street Band March 30. JCnMike March 31. Pili Pili every Wed. Tad Jennings every Thur. Mark O’Quinn every Tue. SURF Restaurant, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. The Macys March 27. Kyle Freeman March 28. Davis Turner March 30
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
CASBAH Café, 3628 St. Johns Ave. Goliath Flores every Wed. Jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE Nightclub, 4219 St. Johns Ave. DJs Christian Anthony Mendez, Canaan, Free March 29
THE BEACHES
(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)
BLUE JAY Listening Room, 2457B S. Third St. Jason Bible March 30. Corey Kilgannon March 31. Pine Box Dwellers, Albert Castiglia April 5. Jordan Foley, Kyle Keller, Matthew Fowler, Selwyn Birchwood April 6 COOP 303, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach J Love March 29 & 30. Barrett Thomas April 5 CULHANE’S Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB Michael Funge March 31 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB Beach City March 29 & 30. Samuel Sanders March 31 GREEN ROOM Brewing Co., 228 N. Third St. Mike Cook March 29. Ryan Crary March 30. Big Jeff April 5 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd. Groov every Wed. Piano Man Murray Goff every Fri. Ventura Latin Band every Sat. LYNCH’S Irish Pub, 514 N. First St. Blistur March 29. Hello Celia, Taller Trees March 30. Dirty Pete Wed. MEZZA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Trevor Tanner every Tue. MOJO Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd. Zenith Sunn (Eric Lindell, Anson Funderburgh) 9:30 p.m. April 4. Springing the Blues afterparty April 5 & 6 MONKEY’S Uncle, 1728 N. Third St. Jim Lamb March 27 MUSIC in the Courtyard, 200 First St, NB Darren Ronan March 29. Fish Out of Water March 30 RAGTIME Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB Random Tandem March 27. FireBall March 28. Roger That March 29. Cloud 9 March 30. Decoy March 31 SEAWALK Pavilion Springing The Blues April 5-7 SURFER the Bar, 200 N. First St. Collie Buddz March 31. Nappy Roots April 3 WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy. Smokestack March 28. Sidewalk 65 March 29. Pro Bono March 30. Glass Camels March 31. Vox April 4 26 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC Hall, 19 Ocean St. N. Roosevelt Collier, Unlimited Devotion March 27. Sick of It All, Iron Reagan, Walk with Wolves March 28. Dynohunter, Charlie Hustle March 29. As I Lay Dying March 30. Bret Bollinger & the Bad Habits, Resinated April 3 BREEZY Jazz Club, 119 W. Adams St. Chris Mondak & West of Staley March 31 DAILY’S PLACE Casting Crowns March 30 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St. DJ Hollywood every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. The FLORIDA Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St. Bob Weir, Wolf Bros March 27. Punch Brothers March 28 HEMMING Park, 135 W. Monroe St. Joe Watts March 27. Kalani Rose March 29 The JAX LANDING, Independent Dr. The Katz Downstairs March 31 MAVERICKS Live, Jax Landing Gogol Bordello March 29. Polyphia, The Mighty, Tides of Man April 5 MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay St. DJ Noah, SubLo, Q-45, Romeo, Mfadelz March 29. Loose Leaf, Boogie Mane, Twisted T, Killoala March 30. The Widdler, Fowl Play, Dropkick March 31 The RITZ Theatre, 829 N. Davis St. Kat Edmondson March 28 The VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams St. Chelsey Michelle Band March 29. DJ Pizza Galore March 30
FLEMING ISLAND, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
BOONDOCKS, 2808 Henley Rd. Ivan Smith March 27.
Paul Wane March 28. Zeb Padgett, Whiskey Heart March 29. Rocking Machine March 30. Branden Parrish April 3 CLAY COUNTY FAIR, 2493 S.R. 16 W. Marshall Tucker Band, Big Daddy Weave, Shenandoah, Joe Diffie, Big & Rich, Jordan Davis, Jimmie Allen, Gatlin Bros. April 4-13 WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220 Scott McGinley March 28. Second Shot March 29. Vegas Gray March 30
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S, 3033 Monument Rd. Anniversary Party with DJ Sharon March 27. Lisa & the Mad Hatters March 29. Lifeline March 30 JERRY’S, 13170 Atlantic Blvd. Lucky Stiff March 29. Retro Kats March 30
MANDARIN
IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk Ryan Campbell March 27. Litt Family Band March 28. Jason Evans March 29. Boogie Freaks March 30. Corbitt & Clampitt March 31
ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave. Julia Gulia March 30 DALTON’S Sports Grill, 2620 Blanding Blvd. Duval County Line March 29. Live music most weekends
PONTE VEDRA
PONTE VEDRA Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N. Shawn Colvin, Madi Carr March 29. The Earls of Leicester,
The LOFT, 925 King St. DJ Wes Reed, Josh Kemp every Thur. Josh Kemp every Fri. DJ Wes Reed every Sat. MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. Rivers & Robots, Summer Frost, Jordan Tyler Poole March 31 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Dance for Adam benefit March 27. Gravel Switch April 7 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St. Snodgrass, Beau Crum, Smiley March 28. Snailmate, Borromakat, AC Deathstrike, Charlie Velours March 29. Brother Hawk, Hollow Hymns March 30 RIVERSIDE Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave. Jesse Montoya, Robert Lester Folsom, MJBaker, UNF Jazz Ensemble III March 30 TOWN BEER Co., 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. Jean Street Sound March 30
ST. AUGUSTINE
ARNOLD’S, 3912 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. The Remains March 30. DJ Alex April 5 CAFÉ ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Aug. Beach Heather Maloney March 29. Kapowski, DJ Carrot March 30. NRBQ March 31 COLONIAL QUARTER, 33 St. George St. Not Quite Dead March 28. Stephen Pigman CD release March 29. Open mic every Wed. Planet SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd. Garrett Oliver, Julee Bruise, Noah Eagle, AC Deathstrike, Bedsweater March 30. Jordan Foley, Kyle Keller, Matthew Fowler, Michael Lagasse April 5 PROHIBITION Kitchen, 119 St. George St. Ramona, The Mammoths March 28. Billy Buchanan, Roosevelt Collier March 29. The Raisin Cake Orchestra, Orange Constant March 30. Stumble Creek March 31. The Dirty Grass Players April 3 The AMP, 1340 A1A Keller Williams’ Pettygrass, with The Hillbenders March 28; Backyard Stage. Dark Star Orchestra March 29. 1964: The Tribute April 6 TRADEWINDS Lounge, 124 Charlotte St. Hornit March 29 & 30. Elizabeth Roth every Sat.
SAN MARCO, NORTHBANK
GRAPE & GRAIN Exchange, 2000 San Marco Blvd. Random Tandem March 28. Be Easy March 29. Bold City Improv Jam April 2 JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks Ave. Swingin’ Utters, Lost in Society, Friendly Dire, Deadkaren March 27. Sales, Lannds March 28. Gogol Bordello, The Orange Constant, The Cowford Town Band, Johnny Greenlight March 29. The Sh-Booms, Hurricane Party, Loretto March 30. Peelander-Z, 9E April 1. Funk You, Side Hustle April 3. Ray Scott April 4 MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd. Mike Shackelford March 29. TBA Big Band April 1 RIVER CITY Brewing Co., 835 Museum Cir. The Chelsey Michelle Duo March 27. Anton LaPlume March 28
SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS
VETERANS UNITED Craft Brewery, 8999 Western Way, Ste. 104 The Bald Eagles March 29 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd. Cliff Dorsey March 27. Hindsite March 28. Top Shelf March 29. Al Naturale March 30
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
COPPERTOP Bar, 12405 Main St. Black Water Swamp Band March 29. Bluesdog66 March 31 MUSIC on MAIN, 1527 N. Main St. Let’s Ride Brass Band March 27. Jax Symphony Ensemble March 30 PALMS Fish Camp, 6359 Heckscher Dr. Mike Ward March 27 & 30. Lisa & the Mad Hatters March 30 SJ BREWING CO., 463646 S.R. 200, Ste. 13, Yulee Jory Lyle March 30 TABULA RASA, 2385 Corbett St. Bluesdog66 Unplugged April 6
UPCOMING CONCERTS
PINEBOX DWELLERS April 5, Blue Jay Listening Room SHAWN JAMES, BRYCE ALASTAIR, DANNY ATTACK April 5, 1904 Music Hall LAW April 5, Café Eleven
THE ROLLING STONES, ZAC BROWN BAND April 24, TIAA Bank Field The PSYCHEDELIC FURS April 23, PV Concert Hall SCREAM BLUE MURDER April 24, Jack Rabbits GARY MULLEN & the WORKS April 25, Florida Theatre MAX FROST April 25, 1904 Music Hall KELSEA BALLERINI, BRETT YOUNG, BRANDON RATCLIFF April 26, The AMP BARNES & The HEART April 26, Lynch’s Irish Pub LUCY KAPLANSKY April 26, Café Eleven CHELSEY MICHELLE BAND April 26, Mellow Mushroom ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE April 26, Jack Rabbits ROSCOLUSA Songwriters Festival April 27, Palm Valley DREAM THEATER April 27, T-U Center’s Moran Theater MICKEY ABRAHAM & KATHRYN LONG April 27, Mudville Music Room The SWELL FELLAS April 27, Café Eleven THE TEMPTATIONS, THE FOUR TOPS April 28, The Florida Theatre INDIA.ARIE April 30, The Florida Theatre HEART ATTACK MAN, YOUNG CULTURE, SEAWAY April 30, 1904 Music Hall FAYE WEBSTER, LORD HURON May 1, Mavericks Live TRACE ADKINS, CLINT BLACK, CHASE RICE, GRETCHEN WILSON, CRAIG CAMPBELL, FRANKIE BALLARD, HANK WILLIAMS JR. May 1-4, Suwannee Music Park FUN SICK PONY May 1, The Volstead DAVE MATTHEWS BAND May 1, Veterans Memorial Arena TAUK, The GROOVE ORIENT May 1, 1904 Music Hall The MILK CARTON KIDS May 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Welcome to Rockville: KoRN, The PRODIGY, WAGE WAR, EVANESCENCE, FLOGGING MOLLY, CLEOPATRICK, DIRTY HONEY, JUDAS PRIEST, YELAWOLF, TOOL, INCUBUS, PAPA ROACH, The STRUTS, FEVER 333, WHILE SHE SLEEPS, The DIRTY NIL, CHEVELLE, SHINEDOWN, BRING ME the HORIZON, The CULT, IN THIS MOMENT, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, CIRCA SURVIVE, TOM MORELLO, MARK LANEGAN BAND, BEARTOOTH, ARCHITECTS, The INTERRUPTERS, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, TREMONTI, REIGNWOLF, BADFLOWER, The DAMNED THINGS, The GLORIOUS SONS, DOROTHY, BLACK PISTOL FIRE, YUNGBLUD, ZEAL & ARDOR, HANDS LIKE HOUSES, MOVEMENTS, HYRO the HERO, LIGHT the TORCH, WILSON, AMIGO the DEVIL, PRETTY VICIOUS, DEMOB HAPPY, CLEOPATRICK, SHVPES, HYDE, DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY May 3, 4 & 5, Metro Park Gamble Rogers Music Festival: AL POINDEXTER, AMY HENDRICKSON, ASLYN & the NAYSAYERS, BRETT BASS & the MELTED PLECTRUM, BRIAN SMALLEY, CHELSEA SADDLER, DAVE DOWLING, DAVIS & the LOOSE CANNONS, DOM FLEMONS, DOUG SPEARS, DUNEHOPPERS, EDEN REWA, ELAINE & SAM MAHON, FIONA CHALMERS, GATORBONE TRIO, GRANT PEEPLES, GYPSY WIND, HAWKTAIL, JAMIE DEFRATES, JERRY MINCEY, JOE MARK, JOHN DICKIE IV & COLLAPSIBLE B, JORDAN FOLEY, KATHERINE ARCHER, KRICKETS, LON & LIS WILLIAMSON, LONESOME BERT & the SKINNY
Arizona-based duo SNAILMATE crawl into Northeast Florida with analog synthesizer tones and dry lyrics. (“They call me The Waiter/Because I’m always waiting, baby/Not because I’m a waiter.”) Borromakat, AC Deathstrike, Charlie Velours, Minge Magnet and Drangus open. 8 p.m. Friday, March 29, Rain Dogs, Five Points, facebook.com/raindogsjax, $8.
LIZARDS, MICHAEL JORDAN, MR. AULLIE, PARADOX, PASSERINE, PHOEBE HUNT & the GATHERERS, PIERCE PETTIS, RACHEL GRUBB, RED HENRY & FRIENDS, REMEDY TREE, RON & BARI, SALT & PINE, SAM PACETTI, The CURRYS, The OBSCURE BROTHERS, The SKINNY, The TROUBADOURS (Bob Patterson, Jim Carrick, Larry Mangum, Charley Simmons), The WILLOWWACKS, TODD JONES, UNCLE MOSIE, VERLON THOMPSON, WAX WINGS May 3, 4 & 5, Colonial Quarter GRIZ May 3, The AMP MERCY ME May 3, Veterans Memorial Arena Prince Tribute Show: PURPLE REIGN May 3, TimesUnion Center GOV’T MULE May 3, The Florida Theatre KEM & JEFFREY OSBORNE May 4, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts TOM JONES May 6, The Florida Theatre TAME IMPALA May 6, The AMP BRYAN ADAMS May 6, Daily’s TYLER CHILDERS May 7, The AMP Backyard Stage INTERPOL May 7, The Florida Theatre GRETA VAN FLEET May 9, Daily’s JUICE WRLD, SKI MASK the SLUMP GOD, LYRICAL LEMONADE May 9, The AMP B2K MILLENNIUM TOUR May 10, Veterans Memorial Arena A Little Night Music: MAMA BLUE May 10, Plaze de la Constitución TASH SULTANA, PIERCE BROS. May 11, The AMP CAMILLE RAE TRIO May 12, Arnold’s Lounge BOB SEGER & the SILVER BULLET BAND May 12, Daily’s MURS, LOCKSMITH, COJO May 14, Jack Rabbits YHETI, EAZYBAKED, DREWLFACE, SFAM, VLAD the INHALER May 15, Myth Nightclub BRETT BASS & the MELTED PLECTRUM May 17, Blue Jay Listening Room The ORIGINAL WAILERS May 17, Surfer the Bar The WILDFLOWERS Tom Petty Tribute Band May 18, Suwannee Music Park ONE NIGHT in MEMPHIS May 19, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts FRAMING the RED May 19, Jack Rabbits JOE JACKSON May 21, The Florida Theatre HOZIER May 21, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts WINEHOUSED: The Amy Celebration May 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STEEL PANTHER, WILSON, TRUE VILLAINS May 28, Mavericks Live TREY ANASTASIO & his Band May 29, The AMP ART GARFUNKEL May 30, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The TURTLES, CHUCK NEGRON, GARY PUCKETT, The BUCKINGHAMS, The CLASSICS IV June 2, The Florida Theatre LAKE STREET DIVE, THE RAD TRADS June 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
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1964: The TRIBUTE April 6, The AMP ANITRA JAY April 6, Riverside Arts Market BRETT BASS & the MELTED PLECTRUM April 6, Jax Landing ANDREW DUHON, LYDIA LUCE April 6, Jack Rabbits BONNIE BLUE April 6, Lynch’s Irish Pub The SLACKERS April 6, Surfer the Bar LESS THAN JAKE, MEST, PUNCHLINE, KALI MASI April 7, The AMP Backyard Stage BRETT BASS & the MELTED PLECTRUM April 7, Iggy’s OF MONTREAL, YIP DECEIVER April 7, Jack Rabbits WE THREE April 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PICKWICK COMMONS April 8, Jack Rabbits INTERVALS, VEIL of MAYA April 9, 1904 Music Hall PAT METHENY, JAMES FRANCIES, NATE SMITH April 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BOZ SCAGGS April 10, The Florida Theatre RICHARD MARX April 11, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CODY JOHNSON April 11, The AMP Backyard Stage KISS April 12, Veterans Memorial Arena MIDLAND ELECTRIC RODEO TOUR April 12, The AMP The STEEL WHEELS April 12, Café Eleven RANDALL BRAMBLETT April 12, Blue Jay Listening Room ABE PARTRIDGE April 12, Mudville Music Room MICHAEL CARBONARO April 12, T-U Center ILA MINORI, The BIG LONESOME April 12, Justice Pub DENNIS DeYOUNG April 12, The Florida Theatre BRETT BASS & the MELTED PLECTRUM April 12, Green Turtle Tavern DAVE ALVIN, JIMMIE DALE GILMORE, The GUILTY ONES April 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The GOOCH PALMS April 12, Café Eleven KANE BROWN April 13, The AMP KENNY CHESNEY April 13, Daily’s Place ELLE KING, BARNS COURTNEY April 13, Mavericks Live ANIMAL YEARS, GARY LAZER EYES April 13, Jack Rabbits TAB BENOIT April 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BRETT BASS & the MELTED PLECTRUM April 13, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, FOLK IS PEOPLE April 14, Murray Hill Theatre BUCK CHERRY, JOYOUS WOLF April 14, Surfer the Bar LEON BRIDGES, JESS GLYNNE April 17, The AMP The CASUALTIES, The ADOLESCENTS, NEIGHBORHOOD BRATS, SCUM FLORIDA April 17, Jack Rabbits KRS-ONE April 17, 1904 Music Hall EDWIN McCAIN April 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The WEIGHT: members of Levon Helm Band & The Band April 18, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ROY BOOKBINDER April 18, Mudville Music Room TINSLEY ELLIS April 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The WHEELAND BROTHERS, SEAN McCARTHY April 19, Anastasia State Park WALTER PARKS, MAMA BLUE April 20, Blue Jay Listening Room SANTANA April 20, The AMP TRAVIS McCOY April 22, Surfer the Bar
CONCERTS SLIGHTLY STOOPID, MATISYAHU, TRIBAL SEEDS, HIRIE June 6, The AMP STEPHEN SIMMONS June 7, Mudville Music Room The CHRIS THOMAS BAND June 8, TIAA Bank Field, Boys & Girls Club Benefit WEIRD AL YANKOVIC June 9, The AMP LIVE FROM MARS: David Bowie Tribute June 12, The Florida Theatre TWENTY ONE PILOTS June 14, Veterans Memorial Arena ROD McDONALD June 14, Mudville Music Room The MIGHTY O.A.R., AMERICAN AUTHORS, HUNTERTONES June 15, The AMP GREAT ATLANTIC Country Music Fest June 15, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach BRIT FLOYD 40 Years of The Wall June 16, The Florida Theatre The NATIONAL, COURTNEY BARNETT June 17, The AMP HIPPO CAMPUS June 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall AGENT ORANGE June 18, Surfer the Bar BOWLING for SOUP, REEL BIG FISH, NERF HERDER June 22, The AMP Backyard Stage JON BELLION June 23, The AMP TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, BLACKBERRY SMOKE, SHOVELS & ROPE June 28, Daily’s Place YACHT ROCK REVUE June 28, The Florida Theatre ROB THOMAS, ABBY ANDERSON July 6, Daily’s Place TRAIN, GOO GOO DOLLS, ALLEN STORE July 9, Daily’s NEW KIDS on the BLOCK July 12, Veterans Memorial Arena JOJO SIWA July 13, The AMP LONG BEACH DUB ALL STARS & AGGROLITES, MIKE PINTO July 14, Surfer the Bar YOUNG the GIANT, FITZ & the TANTRUMS July 19, The AMP SUBLIME with ROME, MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, COMMON KINGS July 25 & 26, The AMP IRATION, PEPPER, FORTUNATE YOUTH, KATASTRO July 27, The AMP WYNONNA JUDD July 29, Orange Park Freedom Fest WIDESPREAD PANIC Aug. 2, 3 & 4, The AMP WHY DON’T WE Aug. 2, Daily’s Place DIRTY HEADS, 311 Aug. 4, Daily’s Place MOE., BLUES TRAVELER, G. LOVE Aug. 7, Daily’s Place REBELUTION, PROTOJE, COLLIE BUDDZ Aug. 14 & 15, The AMP BARD PAISLEY, CHRIS LANE, RILEY GREEN Aug. 16, Daily’s Place UMPHREY’S McGEE, MAGIC CITY HIPPIES Aug. 17, The AMP BUSH, LIVE, OUR LADY PEACE Aug. 18, Daily’s Place PENTATONIX, RACHEL PLATTEN Aug. 24, Daily’s VAMPIRE WEEKEND, CHRISTONE ‘KINGFISH’ INGRAM Aug. 25, The Amp PETER FRAMPTON, JASON BONHAM Sept. 4, Daily’s CHRIS YOUNG, CHRIS JANSON, LOCASH Sept. 12, Daily’s Place BEATLES vs STONES Sept. 16, Ritz Theatre ALAN JACKSON, WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN Sept. 21, Veterans Memorial Arena THOMAS RHETT, DUSTIN LYNCH, RUSSELL DICKERSON, RHETT AKINS Oct. 4, Veterans Memorial Arena BUILT to SPILL Oct. 9, Jack Rabbits Suwannee Roots Revival: OTEIL & FRIENDS, LEFTOVER SALMON, DONNA the BUFFALO, KELLER WILLIAMS’ PETTYGRASS, The HILLBENDERS, JIM LAUDERDALE, VERLON THOMPSON, REV. JEFF MOSIER, BRETT BASS & MELTED PLECTRUM, CORBITT BROS., JON STICKLEY, The LEE BOYS, SAUCE BOSS, WHETHERMAN, BELLE & the BAND, QUARTERMOON, PETER ROWAN FREE MEXICAN AIRFORCE, BRUCE COCKBURN, The SELDOM SCENE, HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES, SAMANTHA FISH, DUSTBOWL REVIVAL Oct. 10-13, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park CHRIS STAPLETON, KENDELL MARVEL, DAVE COBB, J.T. CURE, DEREK MIXON, MORGANE STAPLETON Oct. 10, Veterans Memorial Arena MAGGIE ROGERS, JACOB BANKS Oct. 11, The AMP ZAC BROWN BAND Oct. 17, Daily’s Place CARRIE UNDERWOOD Oct. 20, Veterans Memorial Arena JUKEBOX HERO Nov. 10, The Florida Theatre _______________________________________________
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s Northeast Florida’s food scene sizes ever upward, some constants have remained from day one. Pizza is one, and so is Mexican food. There are so many Mexican restaurants in Florida that we actually need more Mexicans, of course. (You can never have too many Mexicans in your life.) The various places are evenly spaced within our population centers; everyone has their favorites and their least favorites (and sometimes it’s the same place). But almost everyone loves “La Nop.” La Nopalera holds a special place in our hearts, and I’m not just talking about the arteries. La Nop is tops in several respects: name recognition, market share and the always-important hipster cachet. Be they tourists or touring bands, locals, localized or just loco, La Nop’s fast, consistent service and uniformly good quality has a certain universal appeal to its customers. If you grew up here, in a different culture, these restaurants are basically the gateway drug that leads you down the rabbit hole of Latin cuisine, and that is a journey that never really ends. Founded in that most epochal year of 1991, La Nopalera began expanding early in its run, and now boasts a number of branches. There are even locations in Richmond Hill and Savannah. Given the universality of the La Nop experience, it seemed an especially good subject to submit for some reader input— and there was plenty. One thing that comes through, again, is the diversity of the clientele, not just as far as race and gender, but also generations. There were
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a couple of negative comments, too, but nobody cares. “Carnitas are on point,” says Chris Stoffregen. “Cheap batch-made margs with a Grande Mariner floater are choice.” Daniel Ejmali adds, “Don’t forget to mention that for those of us who can handle spicy, they have the best salsa verde.” Sunny Parker notes, “Can we talk about the one tall dude with a mustache that manages to BE AT EVERY SINGLE LA NOP AT ANY GIVEN TIME? Y’all know who the f*ck I’m talking about.” Lauren Sauls says, “The one on Atlantic west of Southside is the best. Best Mexican food I’ve had outside of when I was actually in Mexico.” Jayson Day says, “I haven’t eaten meat in coming up on a decade, but I still crave that California burrito.” Katie Bruce says, “I don’t know about you, but I would drink that white queso like a beverage. It’s the heroin of cheese dips.” Ruth Dellinger notes, “I literally work out once per week in the name of LaNop. The Queso and Margaritas are worth the extra costs in both dollas and calories!!!” Personally, I’ve eaten my weight in La Nop over the past 20-plus years. The first time I went was with Bob and Cindy Maynard, who always gathered a group of friends (Richard Gowen, Lance and Tina Veitch, Eddie Dias, Kim Loach, Daniel Newman, etc.) for big beers (usually Tucher) at E Street on Fridays for a few years in the late ’90s, and we often decamped to the old San Marco location afterward. Other than a single lunch meeting at the new location last year, I
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don’t think I’ve ever been there sober, and I don’t think I ever will, hopefully. So, here’s what I do: You go in and immediately order the giant glass of Dos Equis and a margarita. (Yes, order both, because you’re not a child). Order queso with chips; it goes nice on the rice and the beans, which come with most items. Even vegans will find a variety of things to their liking. Order combo platters, split a quesadilla or a burrito, drink more beer. The important thing is that you make sure to eat way too much, because that is really the only proper way to eat Mexican in Florida. As previously noted, there are lots of Mexican restaurants in Northeast Florida, and most of them are pretty good.
(Margaritas Mexican Grill on San Jose and Los Loros on Baymeadows are personal favorites, Campeche Bay is a classic, and of course Pepe’s Hacienda on Dupont Avenue is just one of the most singular experiences to be had in Jacksonville.) The locals’ penchant for bitching about everything under the sun doesn’t detract from what La Nop has accomplished in nearly four decades in business. So, next time you’re there, savor the flavor, and hoist a big ol’ beer for us! Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com
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FOLIO COOKING
SEEKING TZATZIKI MANY CULTURES lay claim to YOGURT-BASED SAUCE MANY PEOPLE ASSOCIATE TZATZIKI SAUCE
with the Greeks, but I am of the opinion it’s actually the most popular sauce on the planet. My opinion is based on exhausting, extensive, unbiased, ultra-focused, scholarly research conducted with the utmost care. Yes, 100 percent accuracy has always been my goal when I delve into a topic. I’m just that good. Tzatziki is global, and that’s why it has many different names. I’ve been making tzatziki in one form or another for more years than I care to share. By definition, it’s a yogurt-based sauce of Greek origin, but don’t let a Turk or a Lebanese or any Persian hear you speak this—no, sir. The origin of yogurt-based sauces is as hotly contested among these folks as any border dispute. In fact, most of the people in India would be more than happy to jump into the fire over which group brought forth the concept for this quintessential condiment. Truth be told, any yogurt-producing region could’ve sowed the seeds of the sauce independently. Over-production of yogurt and the resulting palate fatigue which must have followed from a daily intake of plain yogurt are the obvious root causes for cooks to have created something that tasted different, using ingredients already in their food larder. Ah, this sounds similar to a chef concocting a daily special to move an item he has in abundance or he’s tired of seeing every time he opens the pantry. Tzatziki begins with yogurt. Greek yogurt works best because it’s drained, thus much thicker than standard yogurt. That’s an important point, because the other ingredients—cucumbers, lemon juice, olive oil—tend to thin down yogurt, making the sauce a bit too loose. In the old days, when Greek yogurt wasn’t ubiquitous, chefs added sour cream in the mix to get the proper consistency. Today, Greek yogurt is as widely available as ice cream. Who says change isn’t a great thing?
The most important consideration when I assemble Greek-style tzatziki is to grate the cucumbers on a box grater. Yes, it’s true this can be a pain, but the resultant texture is superior. The good part? You don’t need to peel the cucumbers, because as the skin acts as a little shield between your knuckles and the grater. Feel free to change herbs or other seasonings to suit your personal taste preferences (I’m using roasted garlic instead of the traditional fresh) and you’ll understand why it’s the most popular sauce on Earth.
CHEF BILL’S ROASTED GARLIC TZATZIKI SAUCE Ingredients • 3 cups yogurt • 2 English cucumbers • 1 lemon, juiced • 4 roasted garlic cloves, minced • 1/2 bunch dill, chopped • 1/2 bunch basil, chopped • 1 tsp. cayenne • 3 Tbsp. olive oil • Salt and pepper
Directions 1. Cut cucumbers in half, deseed, sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes; then rinse and dry. 2. Grate cucumbers on a bow grater–mind your knuckles! 3. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, adjust seasoning.
Until we cook again,
Chef Bill Thompson cooking@folioweekly.com ___________________________________ Contact Chef Bill Thompson, owner/chef of Fernandina Beach’s Amelia Island Culinary Academy, by email at cooking@folioweekly. com, to get inspired and be a culinary star! Subscribe to our Folio Cooking Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters
FOLIO COOKING’S GROCERY COMMUNITY EARTH FARE 11901 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 250, Arlington GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET 2007 Park St., Riverside
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NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKETS 11030 Baymeadows Rd. 10000 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin 1585 N. Third St., Jax Beach
JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 1810 W. Beaver St., Westside
PUBLIX MARKETS 1033 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine 2033 Riverside Ave. 4413 Town Ctr. Pkwy., Ste. 100
NASSAU HEALTH FOODS 833 T.J. Courson Rd., Fernandina
THE SAVORY MARKET 474380 S.R. 200, Fernandina
ROWE’S 1670 Wells Rd., Orange Park 8595 Beach Blvd., Southside FERNANDINA BEACH MARKET PLACE Art & Farmers Market, North Seventh Street WHOLE FOODS 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin
FOLIO BEER
BEER BATTER
BREWSKIES and BASEBALL go HAND IN GLOVE MARCH 28 MARKS OPENING DAY FOR MAJOR OR League Baseball (our minor league team Jumbo Shrimp’s first game this year is on April 4). It may be the earliest opening day in history, but fans can be assured of two things: All 30 teams will play that day, and beer will flow big-time at all the ballparks. Beer and baseball go together like a horse and carriage. The beverage is so entrenched in the game that its absence would be conspicuous. But the love affair between beer and baseball was not always so fervent. In the beginning, when the National League launched in 1876, its organizers didn’t want beer in its ballparks. It took the American Association’s entry to get beer in the game. In 1882, the AA realized that baseball should appeal to blue-collar workers as well as their upper-crust clientele. To draw more working-class spectators, the AA lowered ticket prices, scheduled games on Sundays and began to include alcohol among its refreshments roster. This approach appealed to brewing companies’ marketing gurus so much that many of the teams received corporate sponsorship. Alas, the AA couldn’t sustain its operations and folded after the 1891 season. Its players were absorbed by the NL, as was the lucrative policy of selling beer. One of the earliest instances of a team embracing beer in the ballpark is the case of the St. Louis Brown Stockings. The team, later to be known as the Cardinals, was owned by Christian Friedrich Wilhelm von der Ahe, a saloon owner who noticed that business in his bar increased on game days. With this information, Von der Ahe surmised that spectators would likely enjoy a few brews during the game, so he installed a beer garden at the team’s home field, Sportsman’s Park. It was a hit.
Over th O the h years, bbeer has become inextricably associated with ‘America’s National Pastime,’ as the sport has been labelled. Breweries took notice of its popularity and began to coordinate marketing campaigns. In 1941, Falstaff began sponsoring Dizzy Dean’s radio broadcast of Browns games and, 30 years later, sponsored Harry Caray. “Holy cow!” Brewers began positioning themselves with local baseball teams and formed relationships to be the official beers of teams and stadiums. In New York, the Yankees became associated with Ballantine and the Mets sidled up to Rheingold. Beer was so popular in baseball that Milwaukee, a bastion of German beer production, named its team the Brewers. The big beer producers became almost synonymous with baseball. They advertised in stadiums, sponsored broadcasts—both radio and TV—and named their own stadiums. Today, with the craft-beer revolution going full bore, ballpark managements are adding locally brewed beers to their refreshment lineup. Jacksonville’s minor league team, the Jumbo Shrimp, serves several local brews by Intuition Ale Works, Bold City Brewery and more, as well as several national craft beers. The experience of sitting in the stands and watching the heroes of the diamond gracefully make plays would just not feel complete without a hot dog in one hand and a cold beer in the other. It may be the most perfect—and quintessentially American— way to spend a balmy summer evening. Marc Wisdom marc@folioweekly.com Subscribe to our Folio Beer Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters
FOLIO BEER’S BREWERY COMMUNITY AARDWOLF BREWING CO.
BOLD CITY BREWERY
GREEN ROOM BREWING
1461 Hendricks, San Marco
2670 Rosselle St., Riverside
228 Third St. N., Jax Beach
AMELIA TAVERN BREWPUB
BOLD CITY DOWNTOWN
HYPERION BREWING CO.
318 Centre St., Fernandina
ANCIENT CITY BREWING 3420 Agricultural Ctr. Dr.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH
1100 Ellis Rd. N., Northside
ATLANTIC BEACH BREWING COMPANY
725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 3
BEARDED BUFFALO BREWING CO.
1012 King St., Downtown
BOG BREWING COMPANY 218 W. King St., St. Augustine
109 E. Bay St.
BOTTLENOSE BREWING 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Southside
DOG ROSE BREWING CO.
77 Bridge St., St. Augustine
ENGINE 15 DOWNTOWN 633 Myrtle Ave. N.
ENGINE 15 BREWING CO.
1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach
FISHWEIR BREWING CO. 1183 Edgewood Ave. S., Jacksonville
1740 Main St. N., Springfield
INTUITION ALE WORKS
929 E. Bay St., Downtown
LEGACY ALE WORKS
14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 129, Southside
MAIN & SIX BREWING CO. 1636 Main St. N., Northside
OLD COAST ALES
300 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine
PINGLEHEAD BREWING CO.
SEVEN BRIDGES BREWERY
12 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park
9735 Gate Pkwy., Southside
RAGTIME TAVERN
463646 S.R. 200, Yulee
REVE BREWING
1312 Beach Blvd., J.B.
207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach
1229 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach
RUBY BEACH BREWING 131 First Ave N., Jax Beach
RIVER CITY BREWING CO. 835 Museum Cir., Southbank
S J BREWING CO.
SOUTHERN SWELLS BREWING CO.
TABULA RASA BREWING
2385 Corbett St., Northside
VETERANS UNITED CRAFT BREWERY 8999 Western Way, Southside
WICKED BARLEY BREWING COMPANY
4100 Baymeadows Rd.
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FOLIO PETS
LOCAL PET EVENTS & ADOPTABLES JULE THE R.E.A.D. DOG • Kids 12 years old and younger practice reading skills with Jule, a real, live therapy dog who loves to listen, 4-5 p.m. Wed., April 3 at Webb Wesconnett Library, 6887 103rd St., Westside, 778-7305. BYOB SHIBA INUS • Bring Your Own Breed honors this small breed, 6-8 p.m. March 28 at Kanine Social, 580 College St., Brooklyn, 712-6363, kaninesocial.com. The next night, it’s the Boston Terriers’ turn. On Sunday it’s that unique category of Doodles, noon-1 p.m. and Labradors, noon-2 p.m. March 31.
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MY MOM MOM AND AND I WERE WER EREE WALKING WALK WA LKIN INGG HOME AFTER A long stroll along the river. We stopped at a crosswalk to wait for a green light. A jogger approached, with a dog on a leash. He asked if we could hold the leash while he tied his shoes. He finished with the laces, straightened up and, without another word, sprinted down the block and around the corner. Time passed. Finally, the dog looked at me and said, “It’s just as well. I’m a trail runner, anyway.” This odd encounter made me think. Dogs really do love to run, and the best place for that is in the wild. I’m a firm believer that it’s OK for dogs to hike trails, but taking your dog along is a great responsibility. If you’re taking Ajax on the trail, you need to do it right. Just like it’s wrong to leave your dog with a stranger—who does that anyway?—it’s doggone wrong to break trail-hiking rules.
CHOOSE DOG-FRIENDLY TRAILS
Always check rules and regs of the areas where you’ll be hiking, and never take a dog on a trail that’s clearly marked off-limits to dogs. Most U.S. National Parks do not allow even a leashed dog to share the trail. Many national forests, as well as state and local parks, do allow dogs on their trails, though rules vary.
FOLLOW LEASH LAWS
Leashes are mandatory almost everywhere. Know the leash law for the trail you plan to hike, and honor it. Letting Butch race up and down and across shared trails isn’t just rude, it’s dangerous. Using a leash is the only way to protect the vegetation and keep dogs from darting off to chase small critters—or confronting large ones. Dog owners: Please stop doing this. 32 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019
DAVI shares how to navigate NEFLA TRAILS STICK TO THE TRAIL STI
BOO! Did I scare you? Sorry about that; it’s just my name. I’m more into tricks than treats and I’ll be a purr-fect addition to your family. I can be a little shy, but when we get to know each other, we’ll be cuddle buddies furever. Go to Jacksonville Humane Society, 464 Beach Blvd., soon! I’m in Group Room 4.
I love exploring just as much as the next dog and, if I were left to my own devices (a rare thing indeed), I’d go tree to tree until the sun went down. As tempting as extra exploration is, it’s important for both you and your dog to stay on the designated trail. Cutting switchbacks, taking shortcuts and blazing your own trail damages the environment. Keep your pup on the path to preserve the beauty that brought you there in the first place.
READ WITH ROVER • All kids can share a book with local therapy dogs Trey and Shelley, 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at Mandarin Branch Library, 3330 Kori Rd., 262-5201. Then Trey and Shelley go to the next session, 3 p.m., South Mandarin Branch, 12125 San Jose Blvd., 288-6385.
SCOOP THE POOP
ADOPTABLES AD DOP OPTA TA ABL B ES
Leaving your dog’s business where he drops it is inconsiderate, and it’s not as good for the environment as you may think. When hundreds of dogs pass through an area and leave doggie dung behind, it can be a serious and stinky hazard. Instead of leaving it where it lies, double-bag the stuff to block the smell and carry out what you carry in. Don’t be “that guy” and/or “girl” who ruins the hiking for others. As a dog owner, you’re responsible for your dog’s actions. What’s more, Buddy Boy and/or Missy Sue are ambassadors for all dogs every time y’all hike. When parks learn about bad behavior on trails, chances are that restrictions for dogs increase. The only hard-and-fast hiking rule? Use common sense and simple courtesy. Davi mail@folioweekly.com _________________________________________
Davi the Dachshund is a born explorer, but he makes double-sure to leave only his pawprints when he sniffs the surroundings. Subscribe to our Folio Pets Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters
MAGIC
EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC! Yes, it’s true–I was Sting’s muse once upon a time. Don’t believe I’m magical? Let me do a trick–I can make treats disappear! I also walk well on a leash, know how to “sit” and can make anyone rub my belly just by gazing into their eyes. Let’s meet today at Jax Humane Society, 464 Beach Blvd., Southside.
MUTT MARCH • It’s never to early to plan for this one. Jacksonville Humane Society holds its annual fundraiser walk and festival, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13 at JHS Headquarters, 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside, 725-8766, jaxhumane.org. Live music, food trucks, a performance dog team and a silent auction are featured. Proceeds benefit the Society’s programs for homeless animals. Registrations fees are $30/walker, $15/youth walker (5-17), $30/ virtual walkers. Details on the website.
NEWS OF THE WEIRD 21ST CENTURY WILLIAM TELL A 43-year-old man in Nimbin, Australia, has the proliferation of modern technology to thank for his life. Reuters reported that on March 13, the man came home and found a 39-year-old man “who was known to him,” waiting outside with a bow and arrow. As Man A raised his mobile phone to take a picture of Man B, Man B “engaged the bow and was ready to fire,” according to a police report. Man B “fired the arrow at the resident, which pierced through the man’s mobile phone, causing the phone to hit [Man A] in the chin. It left a small laceration that didn’t require medical treatment.” Man B was arrested at the scene, police reported.
his snit for a minute, then got up and got on with his walk. NEXT TIME, SAY YES Arby’s manager Le’Terria Akins, 21, was arrested in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, for aggravated assault, battery and criminal mischief on March 16 after an altercation with Ernst Point Du Jour, an employee. FOX 35 reported the trouble started after Akins asked Point Du Jour if he could work late that night, according to police. He refused, they argued; witnesses reported that as Point Du Jour got close to Akins, she peppersprayed him. Point Du Jour ran out of Arby’s with Akins in hot pursuit, wielding a long kitchen knife. Police said Akins didn’t stab Du Jour, but did scratch his car with the knife.
MAYBE IT’S A SIGN Joanne Cullen, 64, North Bellmore, Long Island, wants administrators of Farmingdale’s St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery to pay for the horror she experienced in December 2016 as she visited her parents’ graves. Cullen was straightening a wreath when the ground opened up under her and a sinkhole made her “fall forward and smash her head on the tombstone,” cracking a tooth, as her attorney, Joseph Perrini, told the New York Post. As Cullen sank, she grabbed the tombstone and yelled for help, but no one heard. Cullen filed suit in March in Queens Supreme Court, asking $5 million to overcome nightmares and headaches she has, plus fear of walking in open fields. “I’ll never go there again,” Cullen said. “Getting sucked into your parents’ grave ... it’s terrifying and traumatizing,” Perrini added.
KINDA SLOW RIDE Topeka, Kansas, cops took the joy out of “joyride” on March 16 for Nicholas Hodgden, 40, who got on a forklift outside a Dillons grocery store and set off down the road. The forklift, valued at $1,500, had been left outside the store, keys in the ignition, The Topeka Capitol-Journal reported. A spokesperson for the police department said bystanders saw this and called police, who caught Hodgden as he drove along, holding an open can of beer. He had a six-pack in the back. Hodgden was booked in Shawnee County Jail on one count of felony theft and misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence and transporting an open alcoholic beverage container.
WHAT, NO T-SHIRT? On March 10, outside North Fork Correctional Unit in Sayre, Oklahoma, Kerri Jo Hickman was arrested for giving contraband to prison inmates, reported Associated Press. Hickman used a T-shirt gun, launching methamphetamines, cellphones, ear buds, phone chargers, digital scales, marijuana and tobacco to a con on the other side, but police found the gun and another package in her car; she was booked on charges of introducing contraband into a penal institution, conspiracy and drug trafficking in Beckham County.
STAY OR GO? Mayor Jasiel F. Correia II, 27, watched his fortunes fall and rise, all on one ballot, when residents of Fall River, Massachusetts, voted to recall him. Correia was charged last year with 13 counts of wire fraud and filing false tax returns, which he’s denied. On March 12, 7,829 citizens voted to kick him out of office, The New York Times reported. Of five vying for his job on the ballot, Correia won a plurality—about 35 percent of the vote. He can stay in his office, at least until September, when a mayoral primary gives others another chance.
GET THAT PUP A MOVIE CONTRACT Dog walker Michele Bilsland is used to strangers’ alarm when her charge, Begbie, throws himself to the ground as they start the walk. Begbie, who lives in Muthill, Perthshire, Scotland, stages his protest when Bilsland leads him on what he knows is the short run around the block, rather than his usual hourlong field trip. On March 15, two men asked if Bilsland needed help: “I told them he was fine; just having a tantrum and sulking,” she told Metro News. Begbie, a 4-year-old Old English bulldog, kept up
DON’T DARE MOMMA Cynthia Grund, 58, won’t back out of a challenge. Her 37-year-old son was drinking all day at her home in Salem Township, Minnesota; then he lay on the driveway, asking, “Why don’t you run me over?” She obliged, reported KIMT TV. “He didn’t believe I would. He’s been drinking all day,” Grund told deputies, responding to her husband’s 911 call on March 18. He hurt his head and pelvis; Grund is accused of second-degree assault and may face an attempted murder charge.
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MAYORS RACE, DONATING BLOOD, LAKEWOOD You: Braces, with dog. Me: Eating clam chowder. Any chance you are free for coffee, breakfast or happy hour? When: March 9. Where: Riverside Publix. #1721-0320 SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE WANTS I’d like to meet a smart, handsome man. I like golf, tennis and disco dancing. I’m retired, no small kids. If you enjoy the same things, let’s meet and see what develops! We’ll discuss when & where when you reply. #1720-0313. YOU CAME OUTTA NOWHERE... Want to hold hands again and stroll under the nighttime sky & live that Nick13 song. You make these Kentucky knees weak when you kiss me. Nothing worth having comes easily; you’re worth the wait, W. When: Dec. 2018. Where: Had my sights on you for months now. #1719-0313 TINSELTOWN LINE FOR PIZZA We were in line, talking. I don’t want anything I can’t have, but I feel like we had a connection. I’d like to talk more. And I forgot to say Happy Valentine’s Day. When: Feb. 14. Where: Tinseltown Cinema. #1719-0220
DANCING TO MY MUSIC! Me: Parked in front of Yobe, pink hair. You: With pal, going into Ted’s, jamming to my music; pointed at me, stared. Thought of asking for your number; I chickened. I smile thinking about the encounter. When: Jan. 19. Where: Ted’s Montana Grill, OP. #1716-0123 DESSERT, DRINKS, bb’s We moved so you could sit with your friends. Glad you did. My GF gave her number to guy beside us; it’s cool I gave you mine. Like to hear from you. Unmistakable electricity, flirtation; get in touch. When: Dec. 26. Where: bb’s. #1715-0109 GARROD’S MOM, GREAT SMILE You: Long coat, boots, walking Garrod (white Maltese) outside Flying Iguana; stopped, said hello. Me: Red long-sleeved shirt. I petted Garrod, we talked, you smiled–something clicked. Let’s meet again. Maybe a “rare thing” happening. When: Dec. 12. Where: Beaches Town Center. #1714-1219 AFC EAST HAIL MARY You: Pretty ponytail through Bills hat; passionate about your team. Me: Mind racing under Jets hat when you appeared. We talked for a minute before you left with friends. Our teams suck. We wouldn’t. When: Oct. 14. Where: Hoptinger, Jax Beach. #1713-1107
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BALLSY BLUE TACOMA Me: Brunette walking briskly north, jeans, brown jacket. You: Ballsy man, slowly drove by, whistling. Wish I’d stopped to talk ;) you made me smile. I’m more than my excellent arse. Let’s ride offroad! When: 11:40 a.m. Feb. 2. Where: Eighth Ave. N., Jax Beach. #1717-0213
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RUBBER BOOTS, PITCAIRN ISLAND, ANTARCTICA & APRIL FOOL! ARIES (March 21-April 19): Kermit the Frog (Sesame Street) is the world’s most famous puppet. He’s recorded songs, starred in films and TV shows, and written an autobiography. His image has been on postage stamps and he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kermit’s origins were humble, though. When Jim Henson assembled him, he used his mom’s green coat and a white ping pong ball, cut in half. Current astrological omens suggest you, too, could make a puppet of great influence. APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. The whole truth: It’s not a good time to launch the rough beginnings of a project suited for your unique talents. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus businessman Chuck Feeney made a huge fortune by co-developing dutyfree shopping. He’s now 87, living frugally. He gave away $8 billion to philanthropic causes and doesn’t own a house or car. Follow his lead in the weeks ahead. Be unreasonably generous and exorbitantly helpful. APRIL FOOL! I exaggerate. True, now is a good time to bestow blessings on everyone, don’t go overboard. Be sure your giving is artful, not careless or compulsive. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Now’s the best time to learn the Inuktitut language spoken by indigenous people of Eastern Canada. Some key phrases to start: UllusiuKattagit inosek: Celebrate your life! Pitsialagigavit, piggogutivagit!: Because you’re doing amazing things, I’m proud of you! Nalligijauvutit: You’re loved! Kajusitsiatuinnagit: Keep going. APRIL FOOL! Lying again. Learn the Inuktitut language whenever–but talk to yourself using similar phrases. Be extra-kind and superpositive to yourself.or.” CANCER (June 21-July 22): When he was a mere 20 years old, Greek military leader Alexander the Great began to conquer the world. By 30, he ruled the vast territory between Greece and northwest India. He would praise his victories, naming 70 cities for himself. He’s your model. It’s time to name clouds after yourself, plus groves of trees, stretches of highway, buses, fire hydrants and rocks. APRIL FOOL. Oopsie. True, it’s the right moment to assert authority, extend clout and put a unique stamp on everything. Don’t give cities your name, though. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s a great time to join an exotic religion. Like Church of the Spaghetti Monster, which believes true spiritual devotion needs an affinity for satire? Or maybe Discordianism, which worships the goddess of chaos? Try United Church of Bacon, where members exalt their favorite food. (More: tinyurl.com/ WeirdReligions.) APRIL FOOL! Again, lying. It’s right that it’s time to reinvigorate your spiritual practice, but you should figure that out alone, not in a cult. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Studies show that folks who love grilled cheese sandwiches have more sexual escapades than those who don’t. So eat lots of grilled cheese sandwiches, and you’ll have more sex. And it’s important, since you’re in a phase when you reap healing benefits from lots of whoopee. APRIL FOOL! I was fibbing when I wrote that grilled cheese hoopla. But I wasn’t when recommended more sex. And I wasn’t lying when I said you’ll reap benefits that. 36 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2019
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you ever go to Antarctica’s McMurdo Station, you’ll get a chance to become a member of the 300 Club. To be eligible, you wait till the temperature outside drops to MINUS 100°F and then spend 20 minutes in a sauna heated to 200°. Then go into the snow and ice wearing nothing but white rubber boots, and run a few hundred feet to a ceremonial pole and back. You expose your naked body to a swing of 300 degrees. According to my astrological analysis, it’s an ideal time to do this. APRIL FOOL! Prevaricating again. Don’t join the 300 Club; however, it’s a grand time to go to extremes for an authentically good cause. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scientific research shows that if you get bitten by thousands of mosquitoes in a relatively short time, you’ll be immune forever. Mosquito bites won’t itch. Right now is a great time to start such a project. APRIL FOOL! Yep, Pecksniffian again. Don’t do that; on the contrary, scrupulously avoid irritations and aggravations, especially little ones. Instead, immerse yourself in comfort and ease. Be as free from vexation as you’ve ever been. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If allowed to do what comes naturally, two rabbits and their immediate descendants will produce 1,300 new rabbits in 12 months. In five years, their offspring would add up to 94 million. You will approach this fertility level in the next four weeks, at least symbolically. APRIL FOOL! Rob the Rapscallion, that’s me! There’s no way you’ll produce more than 100 new ideas, productions or gifts. At most, you’ll generate a measly 50. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The weather’s always warm and crime is low on Pitcairn, a remote South Pacific island that’s a 30-hour boat ride from the nearest airport. The population has been dwindling recently, though, which is why the government offers foreigners free land if they move there. Consider taking advantage of this golden opportunity. APRIL FOOL! I misspoke. It’s true you’d get health benefits by taking a sabbatical from civilization, but don’t be so drastic. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You don’t have to run faster than the bear chasing you–you just have to run faster than the slowest person the bear is chasing. OK? No worries! APRIL FOOL! That wasn’t your real horoscope. You know me well enough to know I’d NEVER advise you to save your own ass by betraying or sacrificing another. It’s important to note the bear is entirely metaphorical. So ignore all that. However, there are effective and honorable ways to elude a symbolic bear. To discover them, meditate to calm your own beastly bear-like qualities. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Now is a favorable time to disguise yourself as a bland nerd with no vivid qualities, a shy wallflower with no strong opinions or a polite milquetoast who prefers to avoid adventure. Don’t even consider doing anything interesting or controversial. APRIL FOOL! I flat lied. The truth is, do the opposite. It’s time to express your deep authentic self with aggressive clarity. Be brave, candid and enterprising. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
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American cannabis culture has evolved on a parallel track with our emergent pop music industry. Indeed, the two have complimented each other at every step. Some of the greatest and most beloved songs in the history of the nation–and the world, for that matter–have been written and recorded in celebration of marijuana. In many cases, the artists were actively stoned at the time of recording, but that’s their business. I’ve been conducting research into the matter for most of my adult life, and herewith are some of my findings: a few of my favorite examples of marijuana music. Future columns will include reader suggestions, so start making notes. We’ve got a lot of great stuff already, and thanks for that. Louis Armstrong, “Muggles” (1928): If there were a Mount Rushmore of weed, the GOAT gets top billin’. His central role as architect of the American Century is eclipsed only by FDR, and Armstrong openly partook on a daily basis. He called it “gage” or “muggles,” and was the first guy who could get away with being on the record, literally. He was already five years into his ascent, peak Pops. Cab Calloway, “Reefer Man” (1932): Calloway has slipped through the cracks of critical acclaim, and that’s a shame. He sang and danced and wrote songs like “HiDe-Ho,” and ran his own highly influential big band, with such stellar alumni as Ben Webster and Dizzy Gillespie. He didn’t write “Reefer Man,” but he recorded it first. His greatest hit, “Minnie the Moocher,” plumbed those matters to a depth unseen ’til Lou Reed came along. Milton “Mezz” Mezzrow, “The Panic Is On” (1936): Mezzrow was America’s
first celebrity drug dealer, cultivating a sumptuous side hustle from the alto chair while he played hot jazz around the Tri-State area, ranging out to Europe. It would take hours to listen to all the music laced with the THC he provided. The Muggles King served more hall-of-famers than BALCO and George Zahorian combined, spanning the spectrum of Swing to Bop. His rep overshadowed some solid creative output, though, built around impeccable connections. Sublime, “Smoke Two Joints” (1992): Everyone has owned 40oz. to Freedom at some point. “Waiting for My Ruca” is one of the best songs ever written, but Sublime’s version of The Toyes’ “Smoke Two Joints” entered the pantheon instantly. Bradley Nowell’s tragic death always cast a shadow over what is ultimately quite happy, positive music. More joints have been rolled on the cover of their debut album than Journey to Satchidananda, and there have been quite possibly a million joints smoked to this song. Madvillain, “America’s Most Blunted” (2004): As the saying goes, MF Doom is your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper. Words fail me, but they never fail him. Among the hundreds of tracks issued in this century, the 22 on Madvillainy stand out in terms of technical sophistication and popular appeal, thanks to the production of Madlib, another genius of the form. The density of pot-slang references and internal rhyme schemes make “America’s Most Blunted” eminently replayable, as is the entire album. Recommended! Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com Subscribe to our Folio Weed Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters
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FAILING OUR CHILDREN
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SCANDAL reveals DEEPER ISSUE
THE LITTLE BOY SLID A DESPAIRING LOOK AT
me as he and I sat for our weekly tutoring session. His mother stood behind us. My heart ached for him as she ranted on, her voice getting louder and more strident, the angry words falling over him like jagged rocks as he hunched his shoulders in vain hope of protecting himself. Still those sharp words cut into his soul. Apparently, he had come home from school with a worksheet that was less than perfect—an 80 percent, if I recall correctly. He’s 10. With all A’s and B’s on his last report card. I taught in the local public schools for 15 years (longer than most principals, I discovered) and now tutor children privately. When the scandal broke about wealthy parents paying to get their kids into elite colleges, I wasn’t surprised. I have despaired for years about the damage being done to children by well-meaning (or perhaps merely misguided) parents and educators. Kids are drowning in a society with its sights set on goals with little merit. For parents, this mindset seems to begin with anguish over which pre-school their child will attend. The process involves personal interviews and administrators sniffing like hound dogs for deep-pocketed parents. The longer I tutor, the more I see kindergarten teachers sending home notes about 5-year-olds who are “failing” as early as October. Parents are frantic to get the kids back on track before the poor children have even had time—or enough instruction—to locate the rails. It’s heartbreaking and
pointless on so many levels, from the standpoint of educational theory and basic humanity. Failure is part of the learning process. If parents throw pillows in front of their kids at every step, those children receive powerful messages. First, we communicate that someone will always be there to soften life’s blows. We also communicate that they simply cannot make any missteps; learning from one’s mistakes is not an option for these parents. Not their children. The bar of achievement is so high, it’s lost in the stratosphere. Kids learn quickly that no matter what they do, it won’t be enough. My daughter, now in her mid-30s, is fulfilling her dream of living in a Central American country, with a successful internet-based business of her own to support her lifestyle. I don’t recall ever hovering over her to make sure she did her homework. She played sports, but she knew her grades came first. As her parent, I believed—and still do—that she has to find her way. That means accepting the consequences of her choices. If her grades slipped, off came the athletic shoes, because I had set those ground rules from the beginning. And she knew I meant it. As an educator, though, an irony I’ve witnessed is that despite parents’ willingness to “hover” over their children’s every assignment, every test, every report and, yes, pay for access to a particular college, they refuse to spend any quality time with them otherwise. I often go into the homes of parents who obviously don’t lack for money, and I don’t see one
piece of reading material. No books, no magazines, no newspapers. When I inquire about reading habits of the parents, I get either empty explanations about how busy they are, as they run off to their wine club, or they tell me they read on hand-held devices. Literacy is taught, but it’s also strengthened when shared. And who better to do the sharing than the most important people in the lives of kids, their parents or other adult role models? So we have parents in this country who have the means and see nothing wrong with buying their kids’ way into a particular college. Like so much in our society at the moment, the boundary between right and wrong has become so smeared as to be nearly invisible. There’s irony in it, too. The parents involved in this duplicity on behalf of their children apparently don’t know (or care about) the following: • About only 30 percent of Americans have a college degree from any college, much less a prestigious institution like those involved in the “pay-to-sit-in-thatcoveted-seat” plan. • The majority of employers don’t ask about GPA or what college you went to. I found this to be true, as do most job-seekers today. In light of this, what’s really going on? It seems it isn’t about the result, is it? It’s about simply getting in the door. Which takes us full circle. If parents prepare their children well from the beginning, there is no need to buy a seat in the classroom; the kids can earn it themselves. Helicopter parents
aren’t doing their kids any favors. In fact, they’re trussing up their children’s wings, preventing them from becoming self-reliant and capable adults. Is that what we want for our society? Ripples of this scandal touch related topics, namely a lack of vocational training for those young people who aren’t equipped or interested in a college education, as well as the lack of respect for vocations in general. Those I ache for in this sad story are the young people who didn’t know their parents were writing huge checks to complicit coaches and admissions reps. They thought they got into that pricey college on their own merit. And those who did know? We reap what we sow, and the cycle of dishonesty will continue as they mature and have families of their own. We have serious decisions to make as a society. This issue may seem unimportant those without children at home any more, or those who never had to worry about college admissions at all. In reality, though, the questions—and answers—define life for all of us in this country, both in positive and negative ways. Who do we want to be as a people? What do we value and want for our children? And what are we willing to do to get those things? Deborah Hansen mail@folioweekly.com _______________________________________
Hansen, an author and educator, has lived and worked in the Jacksonville area for more than 30 years. Her work can be found at debhansen.com.
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