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BUT ARE THESE COMPANIES WORTHY OF ALL this welfare? Nope. Take Amazon, for example, which last July the Jacksonville Business Journal reported was to receive $4.95 million from the state and $13.4 from the city in incentives to open up a local fulfillment center (read: sweatshop). Now, Amazon clearly isn’t hurting for cash. But if it’s good for the community, what’s the problem with giving nearly $20 million to a company worth more than $430 billion? Here’s the rub: It’s not good for the community. The jobs at Amazon’s sweatshops are the kinds of underpaid, backbreaking worker exploitation gigs that make the meatpacking warehouses in The Jungle look like a lateral move. Further, the overall affect of Amazon’s rampant expansion is job elimination, not creation. (See “Primed for Amazon’s Satanic Warehouse,” by David Jaffee, Nov. 30, 2016) But that’s not the only way Amazon is bad for our community. By way of kismet, as I started writing this, local small business owner Don Myers randomly stopped by. Don and I got to talking and found that we have a common interest in Amazon. The megaretailer is allowing Don’s company, T-Shirt Bordello, which sells shirts featuring unique designs he creates, to be run out of business by thieves. Artwork is insanely easy to copy and sell (read: steal), especially online. Which is
image courtesy T-Shirt Bordello
IS ANYONE ELSE SICK AND TIRED OF THEIR taxes going to welfare recipients? You see ’em all the time, eating steak, quaffing spirits, driving new cars, swiping right on the newest iPhone, enjoying all the finer things in life, things paid for by you and me and all the other tax-paying slobs. Just thinking about how hard we work while these welfare kings and queens live la vida rica makes my blood boil. Obviously, I am referring to corporate incentives. (If you were hoping for a diatribe about food stamps, read Ann Coulter, the queen of cruel.) Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran is fighting a bare-knuckles battle with Governor Rick Scott over Enterprise Florida, the public-private partnership through which the state hands out millions of our dollars to incentivize businesses to relocate or expand here. Corcoran wants to kill the program. Scott, who hasn’t met a job he didn’t want to take credit for creating, wants to keep it. Corcoran likens incentives to corporate welfare and the state picking winners and losers. Scott says that the companies that receive millions of our dollars pay it forward by hiring our workers and making money off our communities, some of which we get back in taxes. Which sounds reasonable; everyone likes job creation and the thought of being able to afford nice things, like bridge repairs and student-to-teacher ratios somewhere below 40-to-1.
Make money the old-fashioned way: Take it from UNCLE SAM
exactly what is happening to Don. Not only are companies stealing his designs, they’re selling them on his storefront on Amazon.com. In fact, the T-shirts Don sells don’t even show up in the top listings on his company’s Amazon page. Since becoming aware of the problem, Don has pleaded with Amazon to stop letting sellers steal his copyrighted work and sell it on his page. Which should be simple enough to accomplish. See, all products sold on Amazon are sorted by unique Amazon Standard Identification Numbers, or ASINs. In order to appear on the same page, products must have matching ASINs. So all Amazon would have to do is stop letting other sellers use Don’s ASINs. Instead, it has essentially refused to intervene in a meaningful way. Which has been murder on his business. Last year, Don had six employees. Now he’s down to one. Soon it may be none. SURE, THIS IS JUST ONE SMALL BUSINESS getting shat on by a corporate monster. And just one incentive going to a corporate monster that wants to pay people $13.50/hour to work nights, weekends and holidays in 10- to 12-hour shifts spent lifting and carrying 50-pound boxes inside a 90°F coffin whilst being monitored by a dozen cameras. But it’s indicative of the corporate philosophy of nearly all large companies. It’s no secret that business is about making money. This isn’t a criticism. But large corporations are so consumed with a desire for more, more, more, that the workforce winds up getting less, less, less. Fewer benefits, fewer vacation days, smaller wages. Which is their right, as long as it’s legal. But should we pay them millions of dollars to do it in Florida? Corcoran doesn’t think so. You know who else doesn’t think so? The freaking Koch brothers. And the numbers back them up. In February, after analyzing data going back to 1990, Upjohn Institute for Employment Research reported that, while business incentives cost the U.S. $45 billion in 2015 alone, the effects are “always statistically insignificant,” meaning that by and large, incentives don’t convince companies to move or stay or expand. It just lines their pockets. Welfare was never intended to be a business opportunity. Yet here we are. Claire Goforth claire@folioweekly.com @ClaireNJax APRIL 19-25, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 5
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Since 1970, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has been working diligently for the removal of all criminal penalties for the private possession, use and nonprofit transfers of small amounts (i.e., a helluva gift) in the United States. The local chapter, Northeast Florida NORML celebrates the organization’s accomplishments and continual efforts with its Freedom Is NORML Music Fest, featuring live music by Street Karma, Just Us, Dubwise, Higher Ground, Paco Lipps, Mama Blue, (pictured) Backwater Bible Salesmen and AP Coley. 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, Northeast Florida NORML, 8200 Beach Blvd., Southside, $20-$75, neflnorml.org.
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HELLO, YELLOW BRICK ROAD! TODRICK HALL PRESENTS: STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ
“Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!” Broadway actor, MTV star, American Idol finalist and viral YouTube personality Todrick Hall puts an autobiographical and musical spin on L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring more than 20 original songs, dancing and full-tilt multimedia experience. 8 p.m. Friday, April 21, ThrasherHorne Center for the Arts, Orange Park, $23-$80; $86 VIP, thcenter.org.
REASONS TO LEAVE THE HOUSE THIS WEEK
GEARED UP FOR A GOOD TIME KATIE RIDE FOR LIFE
The 13th annual Katie Ride—cycling, running and walking—is for a very good cause. David and Susan Caples started the foundation after their 17-year-old daughter Katie died in an automobile accident. The young woman had registered to be an organ donor—turns out that by that small, selfless act, she improved and helped save the lives of five people. The ever-growing charity event continues to raise awareness and funds for organ donation. A “fun” triathlon is a new event this year. 7:30 a.m. April 22, Atlantic Recreation Center, Fernandina Beach, 491-0811, registration $25-$50; 6-7:15 a.m. check-in time, details at katierideforlife.org. MON
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Jacksonville native and DASOTA grad Jamison Ross has wasted no time in staking his place in the current jazz scene. While still in high school, he was featured in the ’07 documentary Chops. After receiving his BA in jazz studies from FSU, he went on to earn his Masters in music from University of New Orleans. The winner of the 2012 Thelonious Monk Jr. International Jazz competition, the now 29-year-old Ross has performed with the likes of Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jonathan Batiste, Dr. John, Jon Cleary and Christian McBride. 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Riverside, $35, riversidefinearts.org. 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 19-25, 2017
Author Elizabeth Gilbert ramped up the memoir game with her iconoclastic 2006 book, Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia. One part travelogue, two parts soul-search, Gilbert’s candid story of picking up the pieces of her then-life topped the New York Times bestseller list for 187 weeks (!), and was made into a flick in 2010, with Julia Roberts in the lead role. Theatre Jacksonville presents an evening with Gilbert, as she discusses her new book, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, and the assets we need to enjoy a creative life. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, $35-$65; $250 VIP meetand-greet, floridatheatre.com.
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THE MAIL LOTS TO SAY ABOUT POLICE BEATING PROTESTERS IN HEMMING PARK
RE.: “Activists Demand JSO Drop Charges Against Protesters,” by Julie Delegal and Claire Goforth, FolioWeekly.com, April 8, and “Activists Cry Foul After Protest Turns Violent,” by Julie Delegal, FolioWeekly.com, April 9 THANK YOU TO FOLIO WEEKLY FOR PROTEST reporting—best reporting in Jax. You probably know this, but JSO’s website says to call them with complaints—as I understand citizens should call States Attorney with complaints. JSO will bury since they are their own overseers. Important citizens know to call SAO, not JSO. Watching protestors ask for help and then get beaten to the point of needing to be evaluated at the hospital is out-of-control law enforcement with an agenda. Julie LaGoy via email I AGREE SNOW SHOULD HAVE BEEN DETAINED, as well … . But you can’t (and they won’t) simply drop charges on people who punched, pushed, grabbed, resisted officers. Doesn’t matter how emotional an issue is, that is not condoned. Bill Hoff via Facebook I HAVE WATCHED THE VIDEOS, I WAS NOT there, but it looked as though JSO did not provide protection for the black guy from the guy with the Trump flag. And then they tackled the guy who wasn’t instigating the fight. Puzzled and sad, too. Janice Billy via Facebook I’M GLAD TO SEE AT LEAST A FEW PEOPLE standing up against U.S. aggression in Syria, especially in heavily indoctrinated Trump country. That’s how resistance to the American attack on Vietnam started as well. Stan Ivester via Facebook IF THE NEWS WOULD STOP SHOWING THEM, they would have no desire to protest. Of course I have no problem with this group protesting if it
is true this was a legal protest with a permit as reported but the news. Dave Holloway via Facebook
SOMEONE READS THE PET TIPS!
(Don’t release snails into the wild, yo) RE.: “Pet Tip: A Snail of a Tail,” April 5 PLEASE CONSIDER HAVING THE AUTHOR write at least an addendum and perhaps even a retraction. The pet tip in question recommends the Giant African Land Snail as a pet. The article uses the facts that the snail is easy to care for and is long lived as positives. Those characteristics are some of the reasons it is actually irresponsible to have these animals as pets, especially in Florida. These animals are a very aggressive and successful invasive species because of the aforementioned characteristics and rapid reproduction. A simple Google search of “giant African snail” shows the source the author used … as the sixth result. Three of the five results above this source are about the snail and its direct negative impacts in Florida specifi cally; one of them is from the Florida Department of Agriculture. One of the results is about the negative effects in general and the fi fth result is just general facts. Some of those negative effects can be seen all over Florida. These snails do massive damage to crops, can carry diseases/parasites, and even eat stucco off houses. There are varying degrees of illegalities when it comes to possession, movement, and interstate commerce of these animals from the federal Plant Protection Act as well as more local level laws. Hopefully you and the author will consider correcting the recommendation of these animals as pets. This could even be a springboard to the inclusion of more information and stories about Florida’s ecological history and issues. More stories about Florida’s and specifically the Jacksonville area’s unique ecosystems and wildlife and how those areas serve us and how we can better serve them would be an excellent addition to your fine periodical. Jesse Waite via email
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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUETS TO NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET In an effort to fight against the scourge of single-use plastic grocery bags, the locally owned and operated store has discontinued using them at all three locations. In lieu of the plastics that are clogging our oceans, landfills and ditches, Native Sun recently implemented a “Take a Bag, Leave a Bag” program; shoppers can donate reusable bags, borrow a donated bag or use a recycled cardboard box to cart groceries home. Even better, no matter which option they choose, for every reusable bag, customers get 5 cents off their purchase. BRICKBATS TO THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE In spite of voters overwhelmingly approving the legalization of medical marijuana in Florida on Nov. 8, the boneheads in the legislature are still managing to muck it up. On March 28, the House Health Quality Subcommittee even passed a provision that would prohibit chronically or terminally ill patients from smoking marijuana. Apparently they believe the best way to get relief from the plant’s proven medicinal properties is by processing it, adding a bunch of chemicals or other additives and ingesting or vaping it. Oh, wait, no it’s not. And you can put that in your pipe and smoke it. BOUQUETS TO COREY KREISEL For his art piece “Some Record of Our Tragedy,” Kreisel, a Douglas Anderson School of the Arts student, won first place in the art category in the statewide writing, art and film Holocaust Reflection Contest sponsored by the Holocaust Learning & Education Fund. The contest asked students to study Holocaust survivor testimonials and create original works inspired by what they’d learned and absorbed. 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. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 19-25, 2017
FOLIO VOICES : FIGHTIN’ WORDS
Who will AVENGE CORRINE and take back CD 5?
ARE JACKSONVILLE DEMS
LEGIT? THERE IS ONE STORY THAT I’M WATCHING AS the 2018 elections approach. Will Jacksonville take back its rightful property? By this, I mean its second seat in the U.S. Congress. The state of Florida subjected the city to eminent domain, redrawing the Fifth Congressional District and making it tough for the incumbent, Corrine Brown, to defend. Brown couldn’t raise money or run an effective campaign, given her legal issues, and she lost her primary. Now we are represented– we, one of the biggest cities in the state–by a guy from outside the area code. I’m writing, of course, of Rep. Al Lawson. If you’ve heard him discuss Marco Rubio and Eureka Garden, being friends with Artis Gilmore, and shopping here when he was a kid because it was the only place that had clothes that worked with his basketball player’s frame, you’ve heard the distillation of his local knowledge. I talked to one local Democrat who knows a lot about campaigns and the process. His take was that Lawson should have camped out here after the August primary, getting to know the needs of the biggest city in his district. And getting to know the culture–a unique and localized political culture, especially in the parts of town that are in his district. Jacksonville: a tale of two cities. Your Town Center, your Mandarin, and so on–Transplant City, where Yankees come to escape income tax. But the real Jacksonville is in CD 5. The part of Jacksonville that’s home to people who remember the promises made decades back, and the lack of progress on those promises. That is Corrine Brown’s Jacksonville. Whatever her other issues, to be litigated in federal court in the coming weeks, she lived and breathed the city. Jacksonville is a “where did you go to high school?” town. It’s a place that demands local immersion. That should have been Lawson’s initial action, upon winning the nomination last year. He didn’t make the effort. And his Republican opponent was too bad a politician to wrap herself in the flag of Dirty Duval, making the case that there was only one person in the race who understood local needs enough to fight for them. Lawson came to Jacksonville last week, and I covered it exactly as it was, looking to see if he had found a way to bridge the distance between North Florida and Jacksonville–a difference that Corrine Brown was derided for bringing up, yet which proved to be precisely correct. How did it go? Rubio and Ben Carson accompanied Lawson to Eureka Garden, where it was
the Ben Carson Show from jump. Carson delivered some talking points, rendered some conspiracy theory, and primarily interfaced with Rubio. It got rockier from there. Lawson went to the Jacksonville City Council meeting Tuesday night. He didn’t make the sale to the Council Democrats–at least not the ones in his district. He wasn’t able to sound like a credible advocate of Jacksonville’s issues; at least, that’s the buzz I heard when the notebook was closed. We will see if that matters. Fun fact: Not a single elected Jacksonville official was at Lawson’s town hall. Is that meaningful? Depends on if you think any of them are looking to take him down. I asked Lawson if he’d done enough to reach out to council, and he told me they were one of many “city commissions.” He didn’t have any one-on-one with members in his district, however. Just like he hasn’t filed a bill. And he couldn’t discuss any specific appropriations requests he’d made regarding local priorities.
IF I’M RUNNING AGAINST HIM, HERE’S WHAT I’M DOING:
I’m representing myself as Jacksonville’s Choice. Someone who knows the history, year over year, decade over decade. I’m representing the race as a zero-sum game. “The Tallahassee powerbrokers took away your voice in Congress; let’s take it back” and other phrases along those lines. I’m talking—right now—to the money folks Downtown, to the preachers, to the activists. This would need to be happening right now. And there’s also a need for just ONE Jacksonville candidate. How a lot of ambitious people settle that is anyone’s guess, but fortune favors the bold. That’s how Lawson got this spot and Andrew Gillum did not.
IF I’M LAWSON, HERE’S WHAT I’M DOING:
I am bringing in people to bridge the gap with Jacksonville. I’m making sure I meet with local council members one-on-one. And I’m hoping I can mend fences with people before they make their moves. Lawson will be back here again in a matter of weeks for another town hall and other such events. Let’s see if he mends those fences. A.G. Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com @AGGancarski APRIL 19-25, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 9
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KiDS DIRECTORY
FOR FURRED, FEATHERED and FINNED
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Local boy named PETA’s Cutest Vegan Kid STORY BY CAITLIN KITCHENS
FIGHTING FOR AIR [14] Community rallies behind local boy with cystic fibrosis STORY BY NIKKI SANDERS
A Comm-unity School [16] Program aims to inspire and train students at Ed White Academy
STORY BY CHLOE EMORY
waterways and standup paddleboard demos on the ocean. Call for times, dates and fees.
GET YOUR KIDS’ SUMMER GEARED UP AND READY TO GO WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM NORTHEAST FLORIDA’S BEST GUIDE TO EVERYTHING KIDS WANT TO DO IT’S ALL FOR THE KIDS
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FEEL THE WHEELS The Junior Service League of St. Augustine’s sixth annual fundraiser has kid-friendly things to climb on: helicopter, monster trucks, race cars, emergency vehicles, a U.S. Border Patrol inceptor boat, more. Food trucks, a craft tent, Disney princesses and Jumbo Shrimp mascot Southpaw, too; 10 a.m.-3
p.m. April 22, St. Augustine Outlet Mall’s parking lot, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd., 826-1052, facebook.com/ feelthewheels. Admission $5 for ages 3 and older; younger tots and adults are free. Proceeds benefit TAG! Children’s Museum.
Oulley, Chris Tyler, Jay Garrett, Lift, Back in Time, Hijacking Honey Band—are featured 2 p.m.-2 a.m. April 29, Flight 747 Lounge, 1500 Airport Rd., Northside, 741-4331, flight747lounge.com. Proceeds benefit the Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind.
PARTY ON THE PATIO A silent auction, raffles, $10 barbecue dinners, drink specials—and live music by Jake Slater, Ivan
KIDS’ BAKING CONTEST Hot Shot Bakery & Café holds the contest “I Love Limes + Caramel,” for ages 8-13; submit a recipe and a photo of the dish created using limes and caramel. Prizes, baking classes and more for the winners. Top 10 finalists bring their wares for tasting competition June 15 to 47 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 824-7898, hotshotcafe.com. Details on website.
GET OUTSIDE
At Camp Cummer in the Riveride area, your little ones will have a fabulous time learning all about art and honing their creative skills. 10 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 19-25, 2017
Burrell’s Camp Chippewa 3111 Tiger Hole Rd., Southside, 737-4988, burrellscampchippewa.com Camp Chippewa was founded in 1970 for kids ages 6-12. Campers grow physically and socially from outdoor experiences and physical activities, like canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming (daily), sports, water slides, aerobics, organized games, music, field trips, annual talent show; camp runs Mon.-Fri., June 5-Aug. 11. In addition to American counselors, there are international counselors from Wales, Australia and The Netherlands. Call for details, fees and schedules. Derek Marinatos Soccer Academy University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr., 620-2948, dmsocceracademy.com Day academy for boys and girls ages 6-12 is held 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 5-9, 12-16 and July 10-14, 17-21, at a fee of $289/week; lunch is included. Senior elite residential academy for ages 14-20 is June 30-July 2, at a fee of $460; commuter $400. Professionally licensed coaching staff. For details, go to the website. Dragon Boat Club 1187 23rd St. N., Jax Beach, 536-3475, jacksonvilledragonboatclub.com The club offers two one-week intro camps for ages 12-18, 9 a.m.-noon, $140 week per paddler. Call for dates, details, restrictions and more. The Edge Rock Gym 3563 Philips Highway, Ste. 702, 683-2512, theedgerockgym.com Kids can reach new levels of fun, fitness and personal achievement climbing rocks. Party spaces available. And there’s an overnight youth group lock-in program; get all the info on the website.
Adventure Landing 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 246-4386, adventurelanding.com 4825 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 771-2803 2780 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 827-9400 The Orange Park and St. Augustine locations offer mini golf, laser tag, game arcades, food and go-kart racing; the Jax Beach site has most of that plus water slides, a lazy river and splashy pools. Online discounts and season passes available. The second annual Rubber Duck & Food Truck fundraiser is May 6.
Farm Life Foundation Navera Farms, 46480 Sauls Rd., Callahan, 879-9203, naverafarms.com, farmlifefdn.org The nonprofit educational organization strives to explain what’s important for independent sustainability and living responsibly, focusing on the value of a plant-based diet with organic grains for people and animals. Most of the animals at Farm Life Foundation have been either rescued or adopted. The hour-long Talk to the Animals walking tour runs 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $14/person, ages 4 to adult. All details on website.
Bittersweet Studios 3738 Southside Blvd., Ste. 106, 451-2627, bittersweetfirstudios.com For kids and teens interested in learning the aerial performing arts: acrobatics, aerial hoop, silks, lyra and vertical pole. Call for fees and details.
Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 823-4500, gtmnerr.org GTMNERR’s environmental education center includes a museum-worthy display of animals in its ocean/estuary habitat, live fish and animal displays, and biweekly educational seminars. Weekly camps, each with a different theme, run Mon.-Fri., June 7-July 28. Call for fees, schedule and details.
Black Creek Outfitters 10051 Skinner Lake Dr., Southside, 645-7003, blackcreekoutfitters.com Standup paddleboard and kayak lessons through the summer, as well as standup paddleboard yoga, kayak trips to many of Northeast Florida’s
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Local boy named
PETA’s Cutest Vegan Kid
ANIMAL ACTIVIST KHENDALL SWEARINGEN, a spunky seven-year-old vegan from Jacksonville, has no qualms about fighting for the causes he believes in. Last month, Khendall, whose mother asked to be referred to by her maiden name for privacy reasons, was rewarded for activism fighting the mistreatment of animals and, let’s face it, cuteness: He was named one of PETA’s Cutest Vegans of 2017. This elementary school student has put in more hard work than most adults. I sat down with Khendall and his mom at Blaze Pizza, one of his favorite vegan-friendly restaurants, to get a glimpse into Khendall’s plans to save the world, one animal at a time. Khendall has been on a vegetarian diet since birth, but after learning about some of the horror stories that come out of the meat and dairy industry about a year-and-a-half ago, he realized he wanted to become a full vegan. But first, he had to decide whether he could live without his favorite food: scrambled eggs. Khendall ultimately decided that saving animals from mistreatment in the livestock industry was more important than having his go-to breakfast. Not that the transition period from vegetarian to vegan hasn’t been challenging. “It was really hard at first, but now we found an alternative to real eggs and they’re even better,” he said. After doing some research on dairy alternatives, he realized he could still eat some of his favorite foods without harming animals. Asked what his favorite vegan food is, he perked up, eyes widening, and shouted, “Ooohh, definitely vegan brownies.” Of course, some people question his beliefs and dedication, saying things like “He’ll eat meat when he’s older.” His mom, Tara, says that is not the case. “Khendall knows the truth. He reads ingredients now that he’s older and can read. He’s making his own choices.” She said that at school recently, Khendall’s teacher gave him a cupcake and he gave it back to her because she couldn’t confirm that it was vegan. “I will stand up for animals’ rights because I believe there’s no reason to harm them,” said Khendall. Khendall and Tara say that being a vegan wouldn’t be as hard if there were more veganfriendly options in Jacksonville, especially in the Riverside area where the family lives. “At first, there were hardly any vegan options, but now after talking to local grocery stores like Publix, we’re starting to see a difference. Originally, there were no vegan cheeses, then one, and now two,” Tara said. Still, both Tara and Khendall say that Jacksonville is seriously behind when it comes to adopting the vegan lifestyle. The previous weekend, the two visited Miami, which they said has a plethora of vegan selections. “You 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 19-25, 2017
would just type vegan in your phone and hundreds of options came up,” Tara said. Khendall didn’t travel all the way to Miami just to eat different varieties of vegan food; he went to advocate for Lolita. Lolita is the only orca living in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium— she’s been there for 46 years. They said Lolita is the largest orca living in the smallest tank; her body is longer than the tank is deep. Khendall, along with hundreds of other protesters, held signs, passed out pamphlets and peacefully marched for Lolita to be relocated into a seapen. That’s a certain area in the ocean where she would be free to roam, while remaining under watch to ensure her safety— Lolita has no skills to live free out in the wild. Another hot-ticket issue that Khendall is fighting for right now is the Florida black bear. Currently, a 2017 black bear hunting season in the state hasn’t been approved. Khendall and other animal rights’ advocates would like to keep it that way. Last year, Khendall, along with thousands of people around the world, campaigned tirelessly to keep bear-hunting season closed. The cause drew lawyers, doctors, even some hunters. Their hard work and persistence paid off: The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission voted against opening bear-hunting season in 2016. One of the many prizes Khendall received as one of PETA’s cutest vegan kids of 2017 was a golden chicken trophy that he named Chicken Boc, now part of the family. He’s been touring the city; visiting all of Khendall’s favorite vegan spots, like Carrabba’s, Mellow Mushroom, Blaze Pizza and Tropical Smoothie Café, taking lots of pictures along the way. Chicken Boc also went on the family trip to Miami. In just seven years, Khendall has participated in an impressive number of projects and activist events, like advocating for the release of the recently deceased killer whale Tilikum from SeaWorld Orlando, protesting Lolita’s captivity, and protesting greyhound racing, to name just a few. He is also the honorary co-president of Animal Hero Kids, a group planning a trip to Washington, D.C., where the kids will speak with U.S. Senators about the repeal of President Barack Obama’s restrictions on hunting in Alaska. So what does this young vegan activist want to be when he grows up? “I want to become the president of the United States and make everyone a vegan.” He also dreams of being a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Caitlin Kitchens mail@folioweekly.com ___________________________________
To learn more, visit AnimalHeroKids.org or follow Khendall on Instagram @IamLilBear.
photo courtesy Tara Swearingen
FOR FURRED, FEATHERED and FINNED
Former Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell coaches a future all-star at one of the summer camps at Episcopal School of Jacksonville in St. Nicholas, where fun and self-improvement are the name of the game in its camps focused on academics, athletics and activities or arts. levels, offering on and off ice instruction and age-appropriate activities, including football, hockey, soccer, kickball, lacrosse and volleyball, and traditional camp activities. Call for dates, fees and schedules.
<<< FROM PREVIOUS Infinity Allstars 14255 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 223-7600, infinityallstars.com The 23,000-square-foot facility offers 10 weeks of themed camps for kids ages 3-12. Daily gymnastics training on bars, beam, vault and trampoline, cheerleading class for stunts, tumbling, jumps and choreography as well as kickball, dodgeball and crab soccer and open gym time. Weekly activities include crafts, ninja, games, water slides, movie field trips. Sessions are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 5-Aug. 11, $175/ week; extended care available. Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex Sports & Activity Camp 3605 Philips Hwy., Southside, 399-3223, jaxiceandsportsplex.com Kids can play court sports, learn to skate or improve skating skills at the camp for all skill
Jacksonville JUMBO SHRIMP Baseball Bragan Field, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com The Shrimp swing for the fences against other Double A teams from around the region throughout the summer. The Shrimp also offer kid-friendly events, including Education Day (May 22), Youth Sports Day, Scallop School Day, Scout Night (April 29), Princess Day and on June 15, just in time for the day we honor dads worldwide … You Might Be the Father’s Day! Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens 370 Zoo Parkway, Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org Family events are held through the summer, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 12-Aug. 4, each age group has a different theme each week. Fees are $195/ child/week/member; $220/child/week/nonmember; extended day extra. Kids learn about animals and do a ton of fun stuff, too. It’s a zoo, after all. The zoo’s original location is commemorated 5 p.m. May 12 at Klutho Park, with the installation of Melissa Russell’s giraffe sculpture.
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FIGHTING for AIR
Community rallies behind
with cystic fibrosis CYSTIC FIBROSIS IS A GENETIC CONDITION that plagues 30,000 children and adults in the United States, 70,000 worldwide. According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the predicted median survival age is close to 40, which is a substantial improvement since the 1950s, when children with the disease “rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school.” Individuals with cystic fibrosis experience persistent coughing, frequent lung infections, including pneumonia or bronchitis, wheezing or shortness of breath, poor growth and weight gain and male infertility. The genetic disease results from inheriting two copies of the defective CF gene, one from each parent. Amber and Todd Shepherd know well the trials and fears associated with the condition. Their youngest son, David, has cystic fibrosis; although only six years old, he has spent more time in the hospital than people many will over a lifetime. Meeting David, it’s obvious right away that he’s quite special. A kind-hearted and gentle soul, he enjoys playing with his big brother when he’s well enough, and hanging out on the family farm where, on good days, he can be found driving a toy John Deere tractor his grandfather gave him as a present. Faced with the reality of every cystic fibrosis attack potentially being his last, David’s family tries to help him live life to the fullest and to remember to cherish every moment they have. Doctors test for fetal cystic fibrosis during pregnancy, but Amber did not know that David had the genes while she was pregnant with him. She said, “We actually found out David had cystic fibrosis when he was born, through the infant prescreening.” Living with cystic fibrosis has been a daily battle for her son. He takes seven to 10 pills in the morning before school, three pills at lunch and another three at dinner and he has to do breathing treatments two to three times a day—all this on days when he’s not in the hospital. She said, “I look at David and he inspires me because, even with everything he has to do on a daily basis, he does it with a smile. He is a joyful little boy.” Shepherd has some advice for other parents who have children with cystic fibrosis or other life-threatening diseases. “Trust your gut, pray for wisdom and never stop being their advocate, because if no one else will fight for them, we will and it pays off in dividends.” She added, “Keep pressing until you get the answers.” She says that children appreciate that. David’s 12-year-old brother, Caleb, said having a brother with cystic fibrosis is “sorta good at some times and sorta bad at some 14 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 19-25, 2017
times” because when David isn’t sick, he is “fun to play with” and when he is sick, he’s in the hospital. He added that David gets sick every three to four months and then he’s in the hospital for at least two weeks at a time. His advice to other brothers and sisters who have siblings with cystic fibrosis is to “just be as good as you can to them because soon they will not be there as long.” Caleb continued, “They will get really sick and you will only be able to see them one last time.” When Caleb grows up, he wants to help other sick children and spread awareness about his brother’s disease. There is a barbecue fundraiser scheduled for April 29, with the aim to help the Shepherds pay for David’s medical care. Full disclosure: I helped organize the fundraiser, along with Amber Shepherd, Jonathan Smith and Aaron Brouse. Half the money raised will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit created to provide funding to search for a cure, and to Dreams Come True, a nonprofit similar to Make A Wish, offering children, most of whom have life-threatening illnesses, the chance to pursue a dream. Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels will be in attendance; he’s going to install David as an honorary sheriff. Clay County Commissioners Mike Cella and Gavin Rollins have also been scheduled to be on hand. The Law Offices of Luis A. Montiel is donating a bounce house and other inflatable games for the event; members of the Clay County Fire/Rescue department will drive in on a fire engine and tanker to offer tours and multiple local companies are donating time and resources to the cause. When Greg Carlisle, owner of North Florida Truck & Equipment Services, learned of the benefit, he immediately agreed to donate most of the food. “It is our duty as residents of Clay County to take care of those who are sick. That’s why I am honored to help David as he navigates through the debilitating disorder known as cystic fibrosis,” Carlisle said. “Each life is precious and if donating my time and resources will help those in need, I will always be the first one in line to do it.” Nikki Sanders mail@folioweekly.com ___________________________________ BBQ Fundraiser in Support of David Shepherd is held noon-4 p.m. April 29, Fraternal Order of Police, 2475 C.R. 220, Middleburg, $10 adults, $5 kids under 12, 372-3181, eventbrite. com/e/bbq-fundraiser-for-david-shepherdtickets-32823063667. Details at Facebook. com/events/1466474163364785/
photo by Nikki Sanders
LOCAL BOY
Summer Day Camp First Coast YMCA, 12735 Gran Bay Parkway W., Ste. 250, Southside, 265-1775, firstcoastymca.org The camps, for kids ages 5-12, are held 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 12-Aug. 4 at more than 20 locations in Duval, Clay, St. Johns and Nassau counties; check websites for specific dates for locations. Activities include swimming, arts & humanities, math, science & literacy, indoor/ outdoor sports, games and field trips. Check with your local Y for fees and details.
<<< FROM PREVIOUS Jax Surf Camp Jax Surf & Paddle, 222 First St., Neptune Beach, 435-7873, 746-4825, jaxsurfandpaddle.com Camp program includes learning how to surf and improving current surfing skill set for kids 6-16 who are able to swim. Lessons, demonstrations and lots of practice. Ocean safety, correct stance, pop-ups, proper paddle technique, entering/exiting the ocean, standing up, riding and falling also covered. Two half-day camps (9 a.m.-noon, noon-3 p.m.); full day (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Mon.-Fri.; grouping depends on age and skill. Camp is held at Seventh Street and Beach Avenue, Atlantic Beach. Call for details.
Talbot Islands State Park 12157 Heckscher Dr., Northside, 251-2320, floridastateparks.org For family activities at all seven parks in Talbot Islands territory – Pumpkin Hill Preserve, Amelia Island State Park, Fort George Cultural State Park, Yellow Bluff Historic State Park, Big Talbot and George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park – go to the website. Big and Little Talbot, as well as Fort Clinch, Gold Head Branch, Fort Mose and Anastasia State Park offer the Junior Ranger program; see websites for details.
Tree Hill Nature Center 7152 Lone Star Rd., Arlington, 724-4646, treehill.org The 16th annual butterfly festival is held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 29, with crafts, food and drink, live music, a butterfly release, and kids’ stuff. Live animal programs and hands-on learning programs are 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Tree Hill, open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., has 50 acres of trails, hummingbird gardens and guided nature walks. Check website for details.
STAGES OF GROWTH
Abella’s School of Dance Summer Intensives 1711 Lakeside Ave., Ste. 9, St. Augustine, 810-5670, abellaballet.com Students learn fundamentals of ballet, contemporary, Latin, jazz, conditioning and choreography in classes. Intensive sessions are full, morning and afternoon. Sessions run May 30-July 27. For times, days, dates and fees, go to the website or call the school. Camp Apex, Apex Theatre Studio 5150 Palm Valley Rd., Ste. 205, Ponte Vedra, 4765582, apextheatrejax.com
Apex Theatre Studio offers a summer experience which encourages young artists to discover they’re creative, curious, passionate human beings. Each core action word—Challenge, Explore, Invent, Create—is a jumping-off point for summer workshops for artists, ages 10-14; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; $250. Camp Broadway Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., 442-2932, fscjartistseries.org The annual camp introduces kids ages 10-17 to life onstage and behind the scenes, with training in acting, scene study, improvisation, music theory, solo and ensemble singing and dance. The self-contained, traveling workshop, staffed by choreographers, musicians and real Broadway performers, is 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12-16; $575 includes two T-shirts, head shots, daily lunch, snacks. Younger campers perform Peter Pan; older kids stage Shrek the Musical.
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Kayak Amelia 13030 Heckscher Dr., Northside, 251-0016, kayakamelia.com Kayak Amelia utilizes kayaks, bikes and standup paddleboards for kids to access some of the most pristine ecosystems in Northeast Florida. Camp runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri., June 12-July 21. Crafts, kayaking, paddleboarding, journaling, biking and hands-on activities are featured. Call for fees and schedules. Pak’s Karate 2335 N. Market St., Springfield, 993-0391, paksjax.com The eight-week camp runs 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, June 12-Aug. 4. Activities include Tang Soo Do Karate class, arts and crafts, swimming twice a week, science lab, farming, hiking, S-line cycling, gardening and an overnight camp challenge. Extended day available. Lunch and snacks provided. Cost is $100/week; drop-in $35/child/day. Smoke Laval Baseball Camp University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr., 401-4893, smokelavalbaseball.com Laval’s camp for kids ages 6-12 is held 9 a.m.-noon ($130) or 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ($225) July 10-13, 17-20, at Harmon Stadium. Instruction in fundamentals and pitching, intrasquad games and college-level coaching intro are featured along with a low coachto-camper ratio. Full day session includes lunch. St. Augustine Alligator Farm 999 Anastasia Blvd., 824-3337, alligatorfarm.com Themed camps are held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 5-Aug. 4 for kids entering grades 1-6. Fees are $210/child/week/members; $230/child/week/ nonmembers; T-shirt, lunch and snack included. In addition to a variety of animal species, the farm features a zipline ropes course, Crocodile Crossing (must be at least 10 years old and 57 inches tall). Pose for photos with alligators; twice-a-day feedings. The bird rookery offers up-close looks at nesting endangered birds, there’s a rainforest review, and crocs and other creatures are in the zoo. St. Marys Express 1000 Osborne St., St. Marys, Georgia, 912-200-5235, stmarysrailroad.com The Express offers themed train rides, with discounts for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, details and schedules, go to the website. White Oak Conservation Summer Camp 581705 White Oak Rd., Yulee, 225-3200, whiteoakwildlife.org This residential summer’s camp theme is Conservation Across the Continents; campers get hands-on experiences concerning imperiled wildlife and habitats. Swimming, hiking, river tours, campfires and animal encounters are featured. Week-long sessions run May 28-Aug. 4; fees are $1,100 and includes all food, lodging, supplies and a T-shirt. Details on website. YMCA Camp Immokalee 6765 Camp Immokalee Rd., Keystone Heights, 352-473-4213, firstcoastymca.org This camp offers a safe environment in which positive values, personal growth, lifelong friendships, environmental awareness, and fun are key elements. Weekly residential sessions, for boys and girls ages 7-15, is held June 11-Aug. 4. Land and water activities, horseback riding, archery, arts & crafts, canoes & kayaks, fishing, swimming and paintball. Fees are $530/child/week/members; $582 nonmembers. Paintball and horses are extra.
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COMM-UNITY SCHOOL
Program aims to INSPIRE & TRAIN students at Ed White Academy IF YOU WALK THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS of Edward H. White Military Academy of Leadership, you’ll notice the hallways are clear and the usual high school commotion is absent. That is, until you make your way to the lunchroom during one of the three lunch sessions. There you’ll find the kids in their natural environment: joking, laughing and enjoying themselves. This is where Scot Miller-Bent and Summer McLane gathered every day for a week to engage with the students. The program is Frontline Families; its main objective is to inspire and train military families and veterans to be leaders and volunteers in their community. Last year, in an attempt to cut down on fights and incidents among the student body, Edward H. White High School became a military academy. Director John Everett said there are far fewer incidents and that test scores and graduation percentages have gone up. “I think when anyone hears a military academy, they think ‘drop down and give me 50,’ but it’s not that,” said Everett. The academy seems to have created a disciplined mentality among the students. They aren’t allowed in the hallways unless they’re heading to and from class and lunch and, of course, bathroom breaks and necessary things in between. Frontline Families also helps further shape these students into community leaders. Frontline Families, an AmeriCorps program implemented by Points of Light, has signed a five-year contract with Ed White Military Academy; they’re in it for the long haul. (HandsOn Jacksonville is an approved host site for the program.) “It’s a long-term goal … if these students graduate with the tools they need to be successful, they’ll come back to the community,” said Everett. Miller-Bent and McLane spent one week in the lunchroom, passively engaging with the students about what the program is and what they would bring to the table. They offered the students a class comprising several lessons: Community needs and project goals, components of a project, fundraising, budgeting and evaluation, volunteer recruitment and recognition, and project development. The students are expected to complete 10 hours of professional volunteer leadership training, which includes the classes and two hours of community service. Training takes four to eight weeks, depending on the scope of the project. Just by attending classes, the students invest a minimum of 12 hours of community service. The yearly expectation of service for Bright Futures is 25 hours, for a total of 100 hours minimum over four years. “They’ll probably be more in the range of 16 to 20 hours, which is a huge chunk of the 100-hour minimum,” said Miller-Bent. 16 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 19-25, 2017
They had a total of 38 students sign up for the class in just one week. They initially capped participation at eight students who had a connection to the military. But after those numbers more than quadrupled, the classes were opened up to all students. “We’re going to be teaching the classes anyway, so other students might as well come and benefit, too,” said Miller-Bent. Miller-Bent and McLane both have their reasons for wanting to give back to their community. McLane, a military spouse, is quite aware of how connecting with community helps the transition when moving from place to place. McLane spent three years in Japan before moving to Jacksonville. In order to interact with a new community, she immediately started volunteering. “When you want a career as a military spouse, it is tough to have to pick up, start over, reconnect and network in a new city every two to three years,” explained McLane. She understands how difficult it can be for some students to build their credentials for college when they’re constantly changing schools and moving from town to town. “The students are looking for ways to increase their scholarship opportunities, or their knowledge,” said McLane. Frontline Families is giving them the opportunity to network as students. “I really want them to have options,” said McLane, “for them to know there are other ways you can give back to your community and establish your own business using the techniques that we’re going to be teaching them.” While McLane is enthusiastic about what Frontline Families can do for these students, one thing that makes her work easier is that the students are just as enthusiastic. “When you talk to them, it’s amazing. They shift in their mind and you can see the switch … from playful to focused.” Edward H. White’s Student Leadership Council has come up with many proposals for things they would like to see change in the school and the community, such as courtyard renovation, investing resources in the art department’s equipment and supplies, more electives, stopping bullying, etc. Frontline Families’ approach to the school is ‘What do you need?’ rather than ‘This is what we’re going to give you.’ Maleshah Williams, a senior at Ed White Military Academy and a Student Leadership Council member, joined the Frontline Families class for many reasons. “I want to get involved in my community … I want to be well-rounded,” said Williams, “I’m going into the U.S. Army Reserves, so it will be a good experience for me.” Williams’ father is in the Navy; she said he’s encouraging her to do this and she wants him to know she takes the class seriously. Williams
explained she wants to see more than just a surface change in her community. “I want to get to the nitty-gritty,” Williams clarified, “the struggles, the environment, the homeless shelters ….” She recognizes the need for guidance and structure for youth in her community. “I think we could use more outreach programs for our youth because today they don’t really know what togetherness is … I want them to know that someone is out here caring for them.” Just like Williams, Miller-Bent has family who served in the military. Both of his parents were officers in the Reserves; he joined the Cub Scouts as a boy and gradually made his way up to Eagle Scout. Miller-Bent said he’s always had the desire to give back. “When I was old enough, I joined the military and was active duty for a few years.” Miller-Bent sees the importance of getting young people started early volunteering and doing something to make the community a better place. “If you plant that seed while they’re still young and developing who they are and who they want to be, hopefully that means that they’ll give back throughout their entire lives.” He said he notices the drive in the students to become better members of their community, and to really work on making a better environment for their community, themselves and the students who come after them. “You see that spark and that light … if we can teach them early, they’ll advance early. It gives them a good springboard in life.” Jailayah Thomas, also a senior and member of the Student Leadership Council, has no direct affiliation with the military; she just wants to make a difference. “I just like helping people,” said Thomas, adding that she’s concerned with homelessness in Jacksonville, which sparked her desire to help those less fortunate. Thomas, like other Student Leadership Council members, has ideas about various ways to better the school and the community. Getting students into afterschool activities is something she thinks would make a big difference. Thomas has already applied to several colleges. The volunteer hours she’ll earn with Frontline Families will only improve her chances of admission. Edward H. White’s slogan is “Launching Leadership in a Community School,” with an emphasis on the word ‘unity.’ Unity between the community and its youth is exactly what Frontline Families wants to help these students create. “They’re teaching them discipline, but they’re also focused on community,” said McLane, “and they capitalize on the unity part of it to symbolize coming together.” Chloe Emory mail@folioweekly.com
photo courtesy Chloe Emory
FROM LEFT: Scot Miller-Bent, Elijah Lima, Maleshah Williams, Teraylah Wilson, Bre-onnah Brewer, Jailayah Thomas and John Everett
<<< FROM PREVIOUS Camp Theatre Jacksonville 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 396-4425 ext. 16, theatrejax.com During each four-week session, there are classes in acting, musical theater, dance, and improvisation taught by professionally trained instructors and directors. Each session culminates in a full production of an original show. Sessions for ages 7-14 are 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Fri., June 5-30 and July 10-Aug. 4; $530/child/session. Extended day till 5:30 p.m.; $10/day. Discounts available for families with more than one child attending or for
At the FSCJ Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts on Beach Boulevard, Camp Broadway presented by the FSCJ Artist Series introduces young people to the world of life onstage and behind the scenes. enrolling in both sessions. A nonrefundable $150 deposit required upon registration. Creator Camp Outstanding Kids, 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 34, Intracoastal West, 990-4114, outstandingkids.org The camp combines technology, academicallybeneficial learning and STEAM activities, to cultivate and nurture creativity while teaching app development, web design, web development and digital storytelling. Camp, for ages 7-14, runs June 5-Aug. 11, Mon.-Fri., at a fee of $800/child/week. Summer Arts Programs The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org Camps encourage artistic expression, art appreciation and imagination. Supplies and snack included. Arts camps and workshops held weekly for ages 4-16, June 5-Aug. 4. Fees vary per group; to register, call 280-0614 ext. 204 or go to the website. Camp Cummer Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 355-0630, cummer.org Art Camp, for kids entering grades 1-6, is 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays, June 5-July 21. Kids draw, paint, print and work with clay. Middle School Camp, for kids entering grades 6-9, is July 24-28, with painting, printmaking, drawing and clay techniques. Session fee $180/child/week/members; $215 nonmembers. Space is limited; call for fees and schedules. Extended care for elementary camp only. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Summer Dance Intensive
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<<< FROM PREVIOUS 2445 San Diego Rd., San Marco, 390-2971, da-arts.org Two sessions are offered; $200/child/session. Classes include ballet, modern dance and jazz. Call for more details and fees. East Coast Ballet Summer Intensive 1401 Penman Rd., Stes. E & F, Jax Beach, 241-1266, eastcoastballet.org Sessions are for ages eight and older, held June 12Aug. 11. Classes include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, contemporary, and stretch & conditioning. For more details, go to the website. The Florida Ballet Summer Programs 300 E. State St., Ste. E, Downtown, 353-7518, floridaballet.org The Summer Intensive, held June 26-July 8 at a fee of $700/child; July 10-29 at $700/child; and June 26-July 29 at $1,100/child, is a comprehensive course of study for the dedicated intermediate and advanced ballet student. Daily classes in ballet, modern, pointe, boys’ class and repertoire audition required. For details, go to the website. High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., 632-2347, fscj.edu The Summer Musical Theatre Experience gives area high school students hands-on experience with notable local theater professionals. The 12th annual production features West Side Story. Auditions May 6 and 7 for grades 7-12. Performances July 21-30. For fees and details, go to the website. Limelight Theatre Summer Camps 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org. Limelight Theatre’s KidzfACTory program offers one, two and four-week summer camps for grades
K-12, including fully staged musicals, theater basics/improv, storytelling, puppetmaking/ performance, musical theater basics, audition boot camp. One-week camps, 9 a.m.-noon June 5-23, Mon.-Fri., include Despicable Me, Beauty & the Beast Playtime Camp and Cars Playtime Camp (K-2). Two-week camp is Cinderella Kids, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 24-Aug. 4, all ages. Four-week session is The Little Mermaid Jr., grade 3 and up, 9 a.m.-noon June 26-July 21. All camps include live performances. For details on schedule and fees, go to limelight-theatre.org. MOCA Jacksonville 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 620-4204, mocajacksonville.unf.edu MOCAJax offers art camp, creative art-making in the Downtown museum; fees vary for age groups/times/days; details online. Experienced art educators provide a variety of art-making activities. Kids are taught about contemporary art and increase their visual vocabulary. Camp runs June 5-30, July 10-Aug. 11. For ages 4-6, halfday sessions run 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.; $102 members; $120 nonmembers. For ages 7-10, 9 a.m.4 p.m.; $187 members; $220 nonmembers. For ages 11-14, full day; $196 members; $230 nonmembers. Campers bring lunch, snacks and drinks. Extended day available. Players by the Sea Summer Camps 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org PBTS offers small camps to encourage kids to express themselves through the arts. Acting Workshop runs 9 a.m.-noon, or noon-3 p.m. June 12-16, at $150; showcase June 16. Musical Theatre workshop runs 9 a.m.-noon, or noon-3 p.m., June 19-23, at $150; showcase June 23. Dance Workshop runs 9 a.m.-noon, or noon-3 p.m., June 26-30, $150; showcase June 30. Let’s Put on a Play runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 10-21, at $375; showcases July 21 and 22. Let’s Put on a Musical is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 25-Aug. 12; $480; performances Aug. 12 and 13. Campers rehearse, stage and perform a full-length show. Check website for details, registration and policies. Riverside Children’s Arts Center 2841 Riverside Ave., 389-1751, riversideartscenter.org At Riverside Avenue Christian Church, the arts center offers six weeks of camp. Sessions include visual arts, music, specialty classes, teambuilding games and outdoor play daily; theme
dress-up days and Friday performances. Little Artists camp runs 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. for ages 3-5, potty-trained, July 10-13, $100. Violin Camp for completed grades K-5 runs July 1216, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $200. Middle Arts camp, for grades 6-8, runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 17-21, $135. Elementary Arts camp sessions PK4-5, held July 24-28 and July 31-Aug. 4, $135. Extended care, scholarships and sibling discounts available. For details, check the website.
ACADEMIC
The Jericho School 1351 Sprinkle Dr., Arlington, 744-5110, thejerichoschool.org School, clinic and summer program specializing in autism and other disabilities. Individual and small student-to-teacher ratio classrooms to maximize comprehensive individualized instruction, based on the science of applied behavior analysis and B.F. Skinner analysis of verbal behavior. Museum of Science & History 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org The Summer Discovery Camps offer science, history and astronomy-themed programs for kids who have completed grades K-8. Kids conduct experiments, visit Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, and see exhibits, including Darwin & Dinosaurs. One-week sessions run 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays, June 5-Aug. 4. Extended care available. Costs vary; for details, visit the website. Shiva Robotics Academy 7044 Beach Blvd., Southside, 704-7046, shivarobotics.com LEGO Robotics summer camp for ages 3-13 teaches kids to design, build and program robots. It’s held June 12-Aug. 11, with daily or weekly options. Call for details and fees. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum 81 Lighthouse Ave., 829-0745 Kids discover the Oldest City’s maritime past in Ancient City Explorers Camp for grades K-5. Field trips, science experiments, shipwreck archaeology, folk art and more. Five week-long sessions are May 30-June 30. Call for fees and details. STORYTIME WITH MISS PAT Miss Pat has a way of getting kids’ attention and keeping it each month as she reads stories, 9 a.m. May 13, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026.
Your waterbabies will delight in a good paddling at Kayak Amelia on Heckscher Drive, where the whole family can kayak, bike, paddleboard–even standing up!–or enjoy an ecotour.
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SHOW,
DON’T TELL M issouri-born, Denverbased musician Nathaniel Rateliff went from woodshedding singer/ songwriter to overnight soul sensation in late 2015 on the strength of one song. “S.O.B.” is a rafter-rattling, gut-punch of a track that’s equal parts ecstatic, wretched and shuddering—an alcoholic’s tale of clawing through the gutter with the hope of reaching a far-off vein of happiness. And whether you’re seeing it on video or in person, watching the burly, bearded, inked-up Rateliff howl and writhe through the song is terrifyingly cathartic: “Now for 17 years/I’ve been throwing them back/17 more will bury me/Can somebody please just tie me down/Or somebody give me a goddamn drink.” A year-and-a-half later, “S.O.B.” still serves as the signature calling card for Rateliff and his backing band, The Night Sweats. After performing it on Jimmy Fallon’s late-night show, the song topped the Spotify and Billboard Adult Alternative charts, even with next-to-no radio play (spell the acronym out and you’ll understand). But in an interview with Folio Weekly, Rateliff reiterates that he’s been scratching at music success for more a decade. He played folk music in Denver while working as a carpenter, a truck dispatcher and a gardener before reconnecting with his love of soul music, itself incubated as a teenager after his father died and he found his dad’s stash of Otis Redding, Booker T. and Van Morrison records. Listen to Rateliff and his band’s debut album, which came out on venerated soul label Stax Records in 2015, and you’ll immediately recognize that there’s more to Nathaniel Rateliff
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& The Night Sweats than just one song—and much more to come in the near future.
Folio Weekly: So what’s new with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats right now? Nathaniel Rateliff: We just had two months off, but I spent that time trying to write a new record. I’m not too worried about resting; I’m still excited about the last couple of years and still surprised that all of this stuff has happened in our lives. On the other hand, I sometimes feel like not everyone is going to like you forever, so we have to continue to try and surprise ourselves, which will hopefully carry over to our listening audience as well. Has the writing process for the new material gone in any noticeably different directions? I’m still writing about the same themes: the human experience of love and the sacrifice it takes, but also how enjoyable that can be. There’s struggle and hope in all of that. I’ve definitely been trying to focus on writing stuff that moves me. I’m listening to a lot of songwriters now who do that, like Andy Shauf, Kevin Morby and Laura Marling.
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Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats specialize in VISCERAL, EMOTIONAL VEIN of soul revival How important is that message of love and hope in these fractured times? You seem to specialize in cutting deep while also lifting listeners up. Right now more than ever, we need to learn how to not alienate people with different opinions. Not that we’re all in this together, but we should move through our lives with a little more tenderness, love and understanding, instead of letting fear and ignorance turn into hatred. It’s fascinating to see someone who’s achieved as much success as you have still delivering such a gut-level emotional message. The funny thing with success is it means I’m working more. And I’m not upset about that. I’m still living in the
same house in Denver, and I’m lucky that I’m still paying $800 a month for rent. That’s allowed me to move around and do what I want to do as an artist—I have no attachment to that idea of the American Dream of buying a house or a car, or being in debt to a lifestyle that somebody told you you should have. Basically working a job you don’t like to pay off something you don’t necessarily need. The biggest thing that’s changed in my life is that I’m less worried about what city, state or country I’m in and instead being comfortable wherever I’m at—considering that space I choose to be in as my home. How at home do you feel in Florida? Have you and The Night Sweats toured down here often? I have not played in Florida yet with The Night Sweats. I toured as a singer/ songwriter opening for The Lumineers and Dr. Dog, though, and I had a blast in St. Augustine. Went to the beach, ran around naked—it was a great time and I’m excited to come back. Nick McGregor mail@folioweekly.com
NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS with SERATONES
7 p.m. April 26, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1050 A1A S., $32.50-$39.50, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com
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FOLIO A+E : MAGIC LANTERNS MASS SHOOTING on a Texas campus well documented
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n Aug. 1, 1966, after killing his wife and his mother, 25-year-old Charles Whitman climbed to the observation deck of the University of Texas’ iconic tower in Austin, killing three people inside the building and shooting 45 more from the tower itself; 14 died. His shooting spree lasted just over 90 minutes before he was shot dead by two policeman. It was one of the worst mass shootings of its time, the predecessor of such atrocities at Columbine, Aurora, Sandy Hook and elsewhere. Whitman was prominently referenced in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket and portrayed by Kurt Russell in a 1975 TV movie. The rampage was a major inspiration for Peter Bogdanovich’s debut film Targets (1968) with a terrific performance by 80-year-old Boris Karloff. The best film yet about the Texas shootings and one of the most effective, imaginative documentaries in recent years has just been released on DVD and Blu-ray. Written and directed by Keith Maitland, Tower (’16) is a unique combination of animation, newsreel footage and personal interviews; it focuses on both the horrors and the heroics of that day. Absorbing as a narrative, it’s also deeply moving and, finally, inspiring. Tower is not about the killer. Whitman is named only at the end, and the sniper is never actually shown, in animation or real life, except for a news photo of him as a young boy, holding a pair of guns, near the film’s end. In actual footage of the shootings, we only see puffs of smoke rising from his rifle as he lay hidden in rain spouts at the tower’s top level. When he’s finally shot to death, the animation shows only the two policeman firing their weapons. Had Maitland decided to exploit the tragedy with such an explicit moment (indeed, had he opted to explore more about the killer, his background and motives), he might’ve channeled a more popular (and prurient) approach. Instead, he tells the stories of the victims and survivors. It’s both a commercially brave and artistically correct decision. Using animation and actors’ voices, the real-life characters speak in plain but effective animated renderings of how they might have looked at the time. Toward the end, the film cuts back and forth between animated faces and actual people, speaking in their own voices, as they are today. It’s an incredibly effective technique. Following closely the actual time frame of the shootings, one of the first stories is that of Claire Wilson and her boyfriend Tom Eckman, two of Whitman’s early victims. He was shot dead while she, eight months pregnant, lay on her back on the concrete, seriously wounded, unable to move in the baking Texas sun. Her eventual rescue by John “Artly Snuff ” Fox and James Love, each with a perspective of his own, is a powerful moment in Tower. Wilson’s tale has another example of astonishing, heroism. Racing to her side, fellow
student—a total stranger—Rita Starpattern flung herself next to Claire, exposed to the sniper as she tried to console the wounded and keep her conscious. Though both women miraculously survived the slaughter, Rita died later, long before Tower was made. The filmmakers and Wilson pay her a moving tribute at the end. Among the surviving wounded was a young boy, shot off his bike as he and his cousin delivered papers. His story is first told by way of animation and an actor’s voice, but near the end, we see the victim 50 years later, reunited with that same cousin; they had been separated for decades. Ramiro “Ray” Martinez and Houston McCoy were the two police officers who finally stopped Whitman, and their individual stories (before and after they joined forces in the tower that day) are among the film’s most compelling. Contemplating the events of that day 50 years later near the end of Tower, McCoy nearly breaks down, regretting he hadn’t been able to do something sooner, saving at least one more life. Their heroism is a grand example of what a police officer can be. Tower is a remarkable work of cinema; it utilizes different forms of narrative—animation, newsreels, home movies, contemporary music—to seamlessly convey a powerful story. Near the end, we see Walter Cronkite’s moving commentary on the night of the Austin shootings. The venerable newscaster concludes that “Whitman’s crime was society’s crime.” Overlapping “Uncle Walter” Cronkite’s words with scenes of so many such events in recent years, Tower makes a compelling argument about the monsters among us—as well as the unsung heroes. Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com
NOWSHOWING JACKSONVILLE DANCE FILM FESTIVAL The second annual film festival, with 15 dance-related films, is 1-5 p.m. April 22 at Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, $10 tickets must be bought in advance, no walk-ups, jacksonvilledancefilmfestival.org. SUN-RAY CINEMA Your Name, Kedi and T2 Trainspotting screen at 1028 Park St., 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. Free Fire starts April 20. Colossal starts April 21. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ The Salesman and The Fate of the Furious screen. Throwback Thursday screens Miss Pettigrew noon April 20. Angel & the Badman starts April 21. Green Film The True Cost runs 7 p.m. April 21. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. IMAX THEATER Local engineers are on hand 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 22; kids activities, prizes, giveaways, all geared toward engineering. The Fate of the Furious, Ghost in the Shell, Dream Big, A Beautiful Planet and Extreme Weather screen at World Golf Village IMAX Theater, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.
ARTS + EVENTS PERFORMANCE
TODRICK HALL PRESENTS: STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ Broadway actor, MTV star, American Idol finalist and Viral YouTube personality Hall puts an autobiographical and musical spin on L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with more than 20 original songs, 8 p.m. April 21, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, $23-$80; $86 VIP, thcenter.org. FLAGLER COLLEGE SPRING SENIOR CONSERVATORY PLAYS Nine students present works based on the theme of secrets, 7 p.m. April 19 & 20, Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, $5 both nights, 826-600, flagler.edu/theatre. A NEW BRAIN The 5 & Dime stages this sardonic, comical musical about a composer during a medical emergency, 8 p.m. April 21 & 22, 112 E. Adams St., Downtown; through May 7, $25, the5anddime.org. STEEL MAGNOLIAS Amelia Musical Playhouse stages a play aebout Southern women, 7:30 p.m. April 21 & 22; 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. April 23, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, $15, 277-3455, ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. THE RABBIT HOLE Amelia Community Theatre mounts the 2007 Pulitzer-winning drama, about the aftermath of a young boy’s tragic death, 8 p.m. April 20, 21 & 22, 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina, 261-6749; $22; $10 students, ameliacommunitytheatre.org. MJ LIVE! The multimedia production of live music and dance, featuring some of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, is staged 7:30 p.m. April 20; 8 p.m. April 21; 2 & 8 p.m. April 22; 2 & 7 p.m. April 23, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Terry Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 442-2929, $32.50-$43.50, fscjartistseries.org. DREAMGIRLS Alhambra Theatre & Dining stages the popular musical about the rise and fall of the 1960s vocal group, The Dreams, through May 21. Dinner 6 p.m.; brunch noon, Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menu; 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35-$62 + tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES Limelight Theatre stages Neil Simon’s story of a 19-year-old New Yorker who heads to Hollywood to be a screenwriter and actor (a revival of the first play staged at the theater 25 years ago), 7:30 p.m. April 20, 21 & 22 and 2 p.m. April 23, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $26; $24 seniors, $20 military/students; $10 student rush; through May 14, limelight-theatre.org. DASOTA THEATRE SHOWCASE Students from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’ Theatre Department perform showcase works, 7:30 p.m. April 26, 2445 San Diego Rd., San Marco, 346-5620 ext. 122, datheatreboosters.org. STEEL MAGNOLIAS Theatre Jacksonville stages Robert Harling’s much-loved play about women who work and get styled at Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, 8 p.m. April 21 & 22, 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 396-4425, $25; $20 seniors/military/ students Thur. & Sun.; through May 7, theatrejax.com.
CLASSICAL & JAZZ
NAVY BAND SOUTHEAST’S VIP COMBO The five-piece VIP Combo performs jazz and pop hits, 6:30 p.m. April 19, Clay County Headquarters Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 278-3722, claycountygov.com. UNF FACULTY VIOLIN RECITAL The music faculty performs 20th Anniversary Celebration of Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Debut, 7:30 p.m. April 20, University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2878, unf.edu/coas/music/calendar.aspx. JU CHAMBER ENSEMBLES CONCERT The ensembles perform, 7:30 p.m. April 20, Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7386, arts.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php. JAMISON ROSS Drummer Ross, a Jacksonville native and DASOTA grad, who’s played with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jonathan Batiste, Dr. John, Jon Cleary and Christian McBride, performs 7:30 p.m. April 21, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St., Riverside, 389-6222, $35, riversidefinearts.org. NEWDOME FELLOWSHIP ARTISTS SHOWCASE The seven-piece chamber ensemble performs works by Dvorak, Dohnanyi and Menotti, 7:30 p.m. April 21, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 261-1779, $30, ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.com. BOND AND BEYOND Jacksonville Symphony performs music of the 24 James Bond films, 8 p.m. April 21 & 22, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Downtown, 354-5547, $27-$77, jaxsymphony.org
ITALIAN NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY JU symphonic musicians play, 7:30 p.m. April 22, Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 256-7386, arts.ju.edu/ cfa/cfa-events.php. FLORIDA CHAMBER MUSIC PROJECT The Music Project performs works by Mozart and Debussy, 3 p.m. April 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $25, pvconcerthall.com. CHAMBER SINGERS SING A CAPPELLA Dr. Cara Tasher conducts the UNF Chamber Singers, 4 p.m. April 23, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St., Riverside, 620-2878, $10 suggested donation, unf. edu/coas/music/calendar.aspx. TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET PLAYS COLTRANE The acclaimed string ensemble plays the music of John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, 5 p.m. April 23, RitzCarlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., $50, 261-1779, ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.com. THE DYNAMIC LES DEMERLE JAZZ TRIO The trio, with vocalist Bonnie Eisele, is on 6-9 p.m. every Fri. in April, Horizons Restaurant, 5472 First Coast Hwy., Fernandina, 321-2430, $15, horizonsameliaisland.com. TAYLOR ROBERTS The jazz guitarist plays 7-10 p.m. every Wed., Ocean 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060, ocean60.com. Roberts is in 4-9 p.m. every Thur. at the lobby bar; 6-10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., Salt Restaurant, both at Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Fernandina, 277-1100, ritzcarlton.com.
COMEDY
FANTASTIC BREASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM!Comedy improv group Awkward Silence Jax perform an evening of sketch and musical comedy, 8 p.m. April 22, Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7177, $15; ages 18 and up, abettheatre.com. FRED’S ALL-STAR COMEDIANS Local comedians Patrick, David and others appear, 7:30 p.m. April 19; Leroy, Donna and others appear, 7:30 p.m. April 26, The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com. ADAM NEWMAN Comedian Newman (Late Show with David Letterman, John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show) appears, 7:30 p.m. April 20; 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. April 21 & 22, The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $18-$20, comedyzone.com. SEAN DONNELLY Comedian Donnelly (Conan, Last Comic Standing) appears, 8 p.m. April 20, 21 & 22, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $15-$30, jacksonvillecomedy.com. BO LAST NAME DACIOUS A-Train Live the Experience presents comic Bodacious, who’s shared the stage with Dave Chappelle and Damon Wayans, appears 8 p.m. April 21, The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $24, ritzjacksonville.com. HOT POTATO COMEDY HOUR Chris Buck MCs local comics 9 p.m. every Mon., Rain Dogs., 1045 Park St., Riverside, free, 379-4969. SPLIFF’S OPEN MIC COMEDY The gastropub holds open mic 9 p.m. every Tue., 15 Ocean St., Downtown, 844-5000. COMEDY UNCORKED Patrick Dalton MCs local, regional comics 7 p.m. every Wed., The Wine Bar, 320 N. First St., Jax Beach, 442-0755, thewinebaruncorked.com.
CALLS & WORKSHOPS
PLAYERS BY THE SEA OPEN CASTING CALL PBTS is casting for its production of American Idiot, 1 p.m. April 23 at the theater, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. Seven roles, 13 ensemble roles; prepare a headshot, monologue and résumé; 16-32 measures in rock opera style; no soundtracks, CDs, acappella. Dance audition follows; bring comfy attire; jazz shoes or sneakers. Details on website. NEW TOWN URBAN FARM Urban Geoponics and New Town are developing a large community garden at Pearce and West Third streets, in the New Town/Edward Waters area, Northside, to provide fresh produce and a hands-on, open-air center of learning for the community and area students. Urban Farm meets 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sun. Details, call Diallo-Sekou, 706-284-9808.
ART WALKS & MARKETS
NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open 5-9 p.m. April 20 and every third Thur. from Sailfish Drive to Town Center, 753-9594, nbaw.org. ARTS IN THE PARK The 14th annual event has more than 60 juried artists, performance art, dance and music, magic show, food vendors, more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April APRIL 19-25, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 23
FOLIO A+E : ARTS Representational painter Matthew Bennett stretches to address EXISTENTIAL QUESTIONS
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pstairs at The Space Gallery, artist Matthew Bennett steps over a scattering of empty coffee mugs, water bottles, used and unused painting implements and random inspirational ephemera, and reaches behind a canvas to grab a human skull the size of an indoor soccer ball, which he delicately passes over to me. “A lot of people don’t like touching it,” he says of the skull, which he affectionately calls David. “I didn’t even like handling it at first.” Bennett purchased the skull, he tells me, a few years ago on eBay. “I’ve just always wanted to do a series of life drawings of a skull,” he says. “So this show has given me an opportunity to really dive into it.” Bennett’s been hard at work lately, prepping pieces for “More Than This,” a group show at The Space Gallery, the DIY art venue he co-owns with his wife Laura and artist Wyatt Parlette. The show will also feature works by Jan Tomlinson Master and Lana Shuttleworth. On the periphery of Bennett’s rather manic-looking workspace are a series of canvases–some on easels, some just propped up on the floor–showing works in various stages of completion. One depicts a pair of sinewy clay-colored feet, descending from a subject out of frame. Another shows hands, one cupping the other, seemingly anticipating a rinse under an unseen faucet. There are several paintings of David, including one in which the skull is surrounded by a bounty of healthy-looking carnations bursting in spring colors. It’s evident, even from this small sampling of Bennett’s work, that lately he’s been interested in the postmortem. “I’ve had a number of people I’m close to, or somewhat close to, die in the past few years,” he says. “I’ve been interested lately in sort of the spark that drives us and what happens to that when we pass away. I don’t have any firm beliefs about afterlife or anything like that. I just have this idea to paint that energy. To show that it exists. That it goes on.” The show, according to Bennett, also represents a move toward an artistic transition. Known for his accuracy and skill as a representational painter, Bennett is broadening his scope for “More Than This,” incorporating abstract expressionist elements and diving deep to home in on a theme across multiple works of art. “In representational art, everybody knows what it’s supposed to be,” he says. “I wanted to
abstract some of the ideas I’ve been kicking around and take some of these temporal things and create some kind of spiritual life force around these paintings.” In anticipation of “More than This,” Folio Weekly talked to Bennett about the concept for the show and how he feels he’s still growing as an artist. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
MORE THAN THIS
Matthew S. Bennett, Jan Tomlinson Master, Lana Shuttleworth Opening reception 5:30-9:30 p.m. April 21, 120 E. Forsyth St., free, thespacegallery.com
Folio Weekly: Tell me about the significance of the skulls. Matthew Bennett: I haven’t been thinking about the skulls as death, necessarily. I’ve been thinking about it more as the remains. Sort of what’s left behind. Any sadness, or feelings related to the experience, is felt by the people who are still here. It’s the loss that generates the sadness. So, with the colors and everything, I’m trying to take this object associated with sadness and say … that it’s just part of this whole thing. The death, the sadness, what’s left of the person: That’s not the beauty. Whatever it is that they were is not what is left over. Looking at these pieces, I see you’ve got at least one representational figure–who looks dead–you’ve got some skulls in certain states of disintegration, as well as a fairly abstract piece that seems to depict the energy, or lifeforce, we were discussing. Is there a linear or maybe cyclical theme to this series? No, no. I don’t really work conceptually that way. I think my pieces end up with a cohesive feeling because of the timeframe in which I’m working. But also the palette I choose to work with during that time, or the subject matter. There’s a general idea, but I don’t sit there and plan a storyline. There’s no cohesive message that I could articulate. You know Wyatt [Parlette] works on these great cohesive shows that have well-thought-out and articulated themes. I’m in awe of that, but that’s not what I do. In the past here in Jacksonville, you participated in the Off-The-Grid program—showing your work in nontraditional spaces in the urban core.
How did that time here influence what you’re doing now as far as your artwork and your work with The Space Gallery? Well, in the past, I’d been showing a lot in St. Augustine. But St. Augustine can be very specific with the kind of art that you’re encouraged to create there. There isn’t a lot of really avant-garde stuff going on. I came [to Downtown Jacksonville] for ArtWalk and saw some just awesome, weird art that I didn’t think was around this area. And that kind of set the hooks for me. I got a studio over on Bay Street through the Off-The-Grid program. I met a lot of other artists here. That period really helped me progress. I think if I had stayed showing exclusively in St. Augustine, I would still be doing strictly traditional fine arts stuff. I was really able to expand my horizons working in this community. So does this show—given the size of The Space Gallery and what we’ve said about branching out and exploring more conceptual or cohesive themes through multiple pieces— feel like a big leap for you? Not a huge leap. It’s encouraging me to think more about what I’m putting out. It’s not normal for me to be working on seven paintings at a time. Having the deadline for the show has helped with productivity, for sure. [Laughs.] Right now, I’m in here six to 10 hours a day. I wouldn’t have done that before. Is it enjoyable, though? Oh, absolutely. For me, the actual act of painting is kind of like an emotional rollercoaster, I guess. I have a lot of joy when I’m painting. If things are going well, if things are going how I want them, or even if I just happen to be enjoying myself that day, I get this kind of bursting feeling in my heart. It’s kind of like a mania, actually. I feel confident and happy. Conversely, especially when I’m just getting started on something, I can be, like, ‘Man, I’m the worst artist in the world. Why am I even doing this?’ The older I get, the less often that happens. But I feel like everybody who is creating some kind of art goes through that. That’s why I say we’re all the same. I have a lot of love for all artists, because I know what it takes to do it. The reason that all artists I know do what they do is because they have to. And for me, the fact that I can have this cathartic experience, whether it’s joy or sadness, just having that emotional reaction to the creative process is awesome. I love it. Matthew B. Shaw mail@folioweekly.com
photo by Madison Gross
BEHIND
ARTS + EVENTS 22 at Johansen Park, 1601 Park Terrace W., Atlantic Beach, coab.us. CONSCIOUS MARKET A mingle of tastes and sips, 7-11 p.m. April 22 and every Sat., Conscious Eats, 5913 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 5, Mandarin, 612-3934. Bring a donation of dried beans, rices, quinoas, other grains. Proceeds benefit Conscious Market/Character Counts programs. WHITE HARVEST FARMS & FARMER’S MARKET Local organic, fresh produce, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Sat., 5348 Moncrief Rd., Northside, 354-4162; proceeds benefit Clara White Mission, clarawhitemission.org. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art, morning yoga 9 a.m., local music–LaVilla SOA Jazz Band, Mark Williams & Blue Horse, Cortnie Frazier–food and farmers market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22 and every Sat. under Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.
MUSEUMS
BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. Atlantic Beach: From the Continental to a Coastal Community displays through June 11. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. Free admission every first Sat. Poetry of Landscape: The Art of Eugène Louis Charvot (1847-1924) displays through Sept. 10; An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler & His Legacy displays through July 20. David Ponsler: Chasing Shadows, through Oct. 4. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jax. html. Humanity: The Value of a Life, works by Jenny Hager, Lance Vickery, Rosana Casco, Troy Eittreim, Caitlin Flynn, Jane Griffo, Mal Jones, Cal Oglesby, Deborah Reid, Tracie Thornton and Ithiell Israel, through April 27. The Long Distance Telephone, an original manuscript by Alexander Graham Bell, through April 26. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. Painter Kathy Stark’s exhibit, The Wilderness of North Florida’s Parks, displays through May 29. Science & History boat tours, 1 & 3:30 p.m. April 22 and every Sat., $15 adults, $12 kids. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. The second annual Jacksonville Dance-Film Festival, with 15 dance-related films, is 1-5 p.m. April 22; $10 tickets must be bought in advance, no walk-ups, jacksonvilledancefilmfestival.org. Project Atrium: Lauren Fensterstock displays through June 18. Hans Hofmann: Works on Paper and The Evolution of Mark-Making display through May 14.
GALLERIES
ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828, coab.us. An opening reception for an exhibit of Russell Gordon’s new works is 5-8 p.m. April 20. THE ART CENTER GALLERY Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 139, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. Marsha Hatcher is April’s featured artist. The juried show Abstraction at its Best runs through May 19. CREATIVE SOUL GALLERY St. Augustine Outlet Mall, 510 Outlet Mall Blvd., Ste. 1070, creativesoulsaintaugustine. com. St. Augustine Camera Club sixth annual Member Photography Show runs through May 16. CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Glass & Serigraphs: New Works by Thomas Kite & Daryl Bunn displays through May 26. FLORIDA MINING 5300 Shad Rd., Southside, 535-7252, floridamininggallery.com. Christina Foard’s recent paintings display through May 5. THE GALLERY AT ONE OCEAN 1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7402, oneoceanresort.com. In partnership with Stellers Gallery, the new space exhibits Where the Earth Meets the Sky, works by mixed media fine art painter John Schuyler. LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY 1 UNF Dr., S.U. Bldg. 58 E., Ste. 2401, Southside, 620-2475, unf.edu/ gallery. Cathedral Arts Project exhibit, County Missives: Expressive Works by Incarcerated Juveniles Adjudicated as Adults, is on display through June 30. MAKERSPACE GALLERY Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2665, jaxpubliclibrary.org/jaxmakerspace. Kesha–A Black Female Experience of Identity & Race, works of 14 female African-American artists, runs through April 23. PLUM GALLERY 10 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069, plumartgallery.com. Works by Wendy Tatter, George Ann Gillespie and Jackie Kramer show through May. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, 438-4358, southlightgallery.com.
Rita Kenyon is April’s featured artist. The co-op shows 20 local artists’ works. THE SPACE GALLERY 120 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, thespacegalleryjax.com. An opening reception for the exhibit, More Than This, works by Matthew S. Bennett, Jan Tomlinson Master and Lana Shuttleworth, is 5:30-9:30 p.m. April 21; exhibit runs through May. SUBLIME ORIGINAL GALLERY The DeLO, 420 Broad St., Downtown, 901-5515, sublimeoriginal.com. Photography exhibit Raw Beauty is on display. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. A 10-day citywide St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out is held April 21-30; details on website.
EVENTS
PFLAG MEETING Torrencia Shiloh and Yolanda K. Carter, B.A.Ed., M.Ed discuss reducing stigma, information, updates and solutions regarding HIV/AIDS in our community, at the PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meeting, 7 p.m. April 20, Christ Church of Peace, 1240 S. McDuff Ave., Westside. Bring food products for JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network), providing nonprofit youth services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 13-23; and donations for Necessities for Living, providing basic needs for those living with HIV/ AIDS. 737-3329, pflagjax.org. KAREN WHITE Bestselling author White discusses and signs copies of her new book, The Night the Lights Went Out, 7 p.m. April 20, The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026, bookmarkbeach.com. K9S UNITED 5K RACE, 1-MILE FUN RUN K9s United holds its second annual 5K Race & 1-Mile Fun Run, along with family-geared, post-race activities including a rock-climbing wall, face-painting, Home Depot kids building project, raffle and a meet-and-greet of police K9 dogs, 8 a.m. (5K) and 9 a.m. (fun run) April 22, 120 Marketside Ave., Ponte Vedra, $28 for both races; proceeds benefit local police K9 programs; details and registration at k9sunited.org. MARCH FOR SCIENCE Jacksonville March for Science, with speakers in diverse disciplines in science and education, starts 10 a.m. April 22, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown. Marchers cross the Main Street Bridge, ending at Museum of Science & History, for Earth Day activities, including robotics, Science through the Decades demos and a program in BryanGooding Planetarium; themosh.org. RELAY FOR LIFE The 2017 Relay for Life of San Marco & San Jose, a team fundraising event (members take turns walking around a track or designated path) is 3-9 p.m. April 22, The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Blvd.; proceeds benefit American Cancer Society, relayforlife.org/sanmarcosanjosefl. 5K ON THE TRAILS The Shearwater 5K on the Trails & Fun Run/Walk, with food trucks, craft beer and root beer floats, representatives from local nature and wildlife organizations, and a DJ, kicks off 8 a.m. (5K) and 9 a.m. (fun run/walk) April 22, Shearwater Kayak Club, 100 Kayak Way, St. Augustine, $25 5K; $10 fun run/ walk, proceeds benefit three area schools; details and to register, go to shearwaterliving.com/5K. GREEN HANDS PRESENTS NOW! ON EARTH FEST North Florida Coastal Caretakers partners with The Green Hands Initiative for the environmentally conscious, family-friendly event featuring live music by The Young Step, Observatory, Constant Swimmer and Jason Wall, plus games and activities for all ages, raffles, and other local organizations with an interest in protecting North Florida waters, noon-4 p.m. April 23, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, nfloridacc.org. ELIZABETH GILBERT Theatre Jacksonville presents an evening with best-selling author Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love), who discusses her new book, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, and what we need to enjoy a creative life, 7:30 p.m. April 25, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $35-$65; $250 VIP meetand-greet, floridatheatre.com. JUMBO SHRIMP VS. BAYBEARS The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s inaugural season continues with a homestand against the Mobile BayBears, 7:05 p.m. April 27 (Mavericks Live Thirsty Thursday), April 28 (fireworks, Red Shirt Friday), 6:05 p.m. April 29 (Jumbo Shrimp Shirt giveaway, Boy Scout Night), 3:05 p.m. April 30 (Sunday Family FUNday, Bugs Bunny Day) and 12:05 p.m. May 1 (Charity Begins at Home, City Skip Day), at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, single game tix $9 (check website), 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com. Next up: Biloxi Shuckers! __________________________________________ To list an event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price, contact number to print to Daniel A. Brown; email dbrown@folioweekly. com or mail 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Items run as space is available. Deadline noon Wed. for next Wed. printing. APRIL 19-25, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 25
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he stairs lead up to an outdoor balcony. On that balcony sits a very large cage and in that cage sits a large cat, basking in the spring sunlight. “Oh, he loves it in there. And if we don’t leave him in there, he will literally scale the side of the building—I mean he actually climbs on the walls,” laughs Ryan Gunwitch-Black, of his cat Zucca. “He’s a ninja and we can’t trust him to let him roam. If we let him outside, he’ll literally be hanging on the front of the building.” It’s apparent that Black isn’t a sadistic animal abuser. After all, this appears to be a happy, well-fed cat (who is, in Black’s words, “weirdly addicted to kale”) who kind of leans on the wires of the cage, rolling his head out of curiosity rather than any distress signal. But in conjunction with the now-40-year-old—Black’s 20-year, dark presence in local music, comics and grim attire—fierce black hair, similarly dark clothes, tattoos—a visitor being greeted by at least something in a cage seems appropriate. Inside the Riverside apartment that Black shares with longtime partner Tulpa Black, the décor and vibe is pure rock-and-roll sarcophagus. The walls are covered in art (much of it his own, all of it on the darker side). Shelves throughout the place display comic superhero and fantasy memorabilia. Nag Champa incense permeates the space and an altar-like shelf on the living room wall is covered with dozens of Iron Man statues, many leaning on each other like superhero dominos. “These are my drunken Iron Men,” he says, his lighter firing up what will be the first of many smokes. Name any current (or defunct) local rock, punk or underground bar, and in those past 20 years, Black has surely played it. Either solo or as a band, Black uses the name Ghostwitch. Black’s prior band, Porcelain Black, wrote everything on computers; as Ghostwitch, Black digs deep into older music roots; albeit, roots that tendril through graveyard dirt. “I wanted to see if I could still just write on an acoustic guitar; if it’s good on an acoustic guitar, it’s good regardless of the instrumentation,” he says of the dark, “creepy country” he pens. “I’m essentially mixing Hank Sr. and Johnny Cash with The Misfits— it’s ‘Doom Country.’” Black recently finished up his new release, Halo, Horn & Broken Wing. For the course of the album’s 10 tracks, Black puts his gothic and metal underpinnings through the paces. Each song on Halo is atmospheric, yet each has its own distinct atmosphere. Black seems to enjoy sequencing incongruent songs backto-back. The opening track, “Inverted,” is driven by galloping drums and a guitar that sounds like an early ’90s black metal album, as Black barks out strong vocals with a hateful delivery that would make Melvins’ frontman Buzz Osborne proud. “It’s [“Introverted”] in the classic tradition of the vampire love song, 26 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 19-25, 2017
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Through music, Ryan Gunwitch-Black continues his purposeful and ongoing DARK NARRATIVE where you give someone that gift of eternal life and darkness … but then you’re stuck together forever,” laughs Black. “I realized way too late that the first song on the album is about a vampire and the last song [“I Am Wolfen”] is about a werewolf.” Conversely, tracks like “All Gone Wrong” and “Boots” are straight-up stompers, with bluesy acoustic guitar, the latter song underpinned with a pulsing metallic, industrial-style beat. The rest of the album has the same kind of multiple-personality production. While a four-on-the-floor beat is prevalent, Black might disrupt that rhythm with a flurry of pulsating electronic sounds. Recorded at home on his laptop with the Logic Pro platform, Black played guitar, bass, drums, synths and samplers. Philip Newton, guitarist for local black metal band
GHOSTWITCH with ERNEST STREET MAFIA, MUDTOWN, FIVE CENT PSYCHIATRIST 7 p.m. April 22, Nighthawks, Riverside, $6, facebook.com/nighthawksjax
The Noctambulant, guests on trumpet. Kyle Munford added a guitar solo to the track “Blue Girl.” For his upcoming Ghostwitch gig on April 22 at Nighthawks, Black will be joined by Newton and Munford on guitars, along with bassist Jason Howe and drummer Brian Hall. But, ultimately, Ghostwitch is a solo trip for Black. Consequently, being the sole songwriter, musician and producer leads to self-editing problems. “I tend to write and record in a kind of vacuum and then when it’s done, you enter the probably universal stage of—‘Is this crap? Will anyone like this and is it even a song?’” Black started writing Halo three separate times; roughly 35 songs were whittled down
to 10 and the record was finished in August 2016. In conversation, Black seems to bring it back home to country music. “For a long time, I didn’t know how to write country music in general and put it through my filters,” citing what he calls “Dirty Americana,” sourced from everything from murder ballads and Danzig to Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. “Even if they weren’t directly playing something bluesy or country, people like Marilyn Manson and Danzig were absolutely ‘in’ their music in that same pretty intense way.” While Halo, Horn & Broken Wing doesn’t have a set release date, Black is in no absolute rush; as file downloads still currently supersede much tactile (i.e., vinyl and CD) releases, any pressure to press an album seems off the table. A large drawing board is to the right of where Black sits, the laptop where he records music a literal arm’s length away. Halo was essentially recorded within this 10-footdiameter space, where Black’s guitar amp coexists with recent visual artwork on the walls, tables and couch in that same area. A previously published comic in an edition of 200 copies sold out immediately. “Sequential art like a comic takes a long time to make and right now I barely have time.” Speaking with Black, it’s apparent that there’s some kind of plan involved; not so much a career path, but rather creative intent. He seems too direct and articulated to appear as if things are just “happening” as he whittles away at music and drawing. “You know, when I was a kid, I always made art. And when I was maybe eight years old, I knew that I’d be making music,” he says. Black admits to a definite overlap between his music and illustration, together a conjuring up a weird juncture where werewolves meet Hank Williams under the same moonlight. There’s surely a bit of persona at play—the Black in a thoughtful conversation in his apartment is not the same Black onstage, at times slathered in goth-style makeup. But it’s more about the myth and narrative than guitar amps and black greasepaint, narratives and mystique that Black believes have been usurped by things like social media, with its demands that we all provide a constant update, refresh and reload on our lives. “People expect to know you now, even though they’re really having a relationship with some presentation of you. They want to look on Instagram and Facebook and see what you had for lunch, when you went to Disney World … It’s strange, since now everyone, whether they’re a musician or not, feels like they have to do this or nobody’s going to pay attention to them,” says Black, then adding with a laugh, “maybe that’s true because nobody’s paying any attention to me.” Daniel A. Brown dbrown@folioweekly.com
Duval soul great MJ BAKER celebrates the release of her new album, Feel Somethin’, April 21 at Agave Fusion Bistro & Lounge, Southside.
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK
SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. April 19, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247. THE GARDEN, FAT TONY 6:30 p.m. April 19, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $14 advance; $16 day of. THE FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL 10 p.m. April 19 & 26, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, 177 Sailfish Dr. E., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293; 10 p.m. April 20, Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House, 1037 Park St., Riverside, 903-4112. Wanee Music Festival: BOB WEIR & THE CAMPFIRE BAND, TREY ANASTASIO BAND, WIDESPREAD PANIC, GOV’T MULE, DARK STAR ORCHESTRA, DR. JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS, JJ GREY & MOFRO, LES BRERS (Jaimoe, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones, Jack Pearson, Pate Bergeron, Bruce Katz, Lamar Williams Jr.), JAIMOE’S JASSSZ BAND, BLACKBERRY SMOKE, LEFTOVER SALMON (music of Neil Young), MATISYAHU, THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS, KELLER WILLIAMS’ GRATEFUL GRASS, PAPADOSIO, TURKUAZ, PINK TALKING FU (music of David Bowie & Prince), PINK TALKING FISH, KUNG FU, DJ LOGIC, BOBBY LEE ROGERS TRIO, DEVON ALLMAN BAND, THE MARCUS KING BAND, YETI TRIO, BROTHERS & SISTERS April 20-22, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak, 386-364-1683, $264.95 weekend pass; $631 VIP; tickets and details at musicliveshere.com. POUYA, FAT NICK, GHOSTMAN 6:30 p.m. April 20, 1904 Music Hall, $20 advance; $25 day of. MALCOLM HOLCOMBE 7 p.m. April 20, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $10. J.W. GILMORE & THE BLUES AUTHORITY 7 p.m. April 20, Colonial Oak Music Park, 33 St. George St., St. Augustine, 342-2857, free. BOSTON 7:30 p.m. April 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, $44-$129.50. SISTA GREEN, UNIVERSAL GREEN, VOWLS 9 p.m. April 20, Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969, $10. 3 THE BAND 9 p.m. April 20, Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. MIGOS & FRIENDS 8 p.m. April 21, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 633-6110, $55-$99. FLOOD BROTHERS 6:30 p.m. April 21, Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552. BANGPUNK, BBASSIE, KOOZI, SPADE DARKO, CARR, BRENTWOOD SLIM 8 p.m. April 21, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $8 advance; $10 day of. DYNOHUNTER, BELLS & ROBES, BIT DEFF 8 p.m. April 21, 1904 Music Hall, $10 advance; $12 day of. MJ BAKER ALBUM RELEASE PARTY 9 p.m. April 21, Agave Fusion Bistro & Lounge, 2111 University Blvd. N., Southside, 683-9436, $15 (includes copy of CD). IVY LEAGUE 10 p.m. April 21 & 22, Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162. LUNAR COAST 10 p.m. April 21 & 22, Flying Iguana. Riverside Arts Market: Morning Yoga (9 a.m.), LaVILLA SOA JAZZ BAND, MARK WILLIAMS & BLUE HORSE, CORTNIE FRAZIER 10:30 a.m. April 22, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449. Freedom is NORML: STREET KARMA, JUST US, DUBWISE, HIGHER GROUND, PACO LIPPS, MAMA BLUE,
BACKWATER BIBLE SALESMEN, AP COLEY 11 a.m. April 22, Northeast Florida NORML, 8200 Beach Blvd., Southside, 386-401-9513, $20-$75; for tickets, go to neflnorml.org. THE GRANT PAXTON BAND 5 p.m. April 22, Growers Alliance Coffee Co., 322 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 371-7869. TOWER OF POWER 8 p.m. April 22, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $25-$55. JUST CHAMELEONS 7 p.m. April 22, Colonial Oak Music Park, 33 St. George St., St. Augustine, 342-2857, free. WORDSWORTH, FFJBMUSIC TEAM, TWAN, HIGHER LEARNING, DARYL, BOAT SIMMS, BEN PHRASES, MC SPLITSOUL 8 p.m. April 22, Rain Dogs, $10 advance; $12 at the door. LOST SOUTHERN BOYS 6:30 p.m. April 22, Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, 912-729-9552. ERNEST STREET MAFIA, GHOSTWITCH, TAIL LIGHT REBELLION 8 p.m. April 22, Nighthawks, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside. WET KNEEZ 8 p.m. April 22, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188, $3. BEN STROK & THE FULL ELECTRIC 8 p.m. April 22, 1904 Music Hall, $15. THE GROOVE ORIENT 9:30 p.m. April 22, Surfer the Bar, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756. Green Hands presents Now! On Earth Fest: THE YOUNG STEP, OBSERVATORY, CONSTANT SWIMMER, JASON WALL Noon April 23, St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Acoustic Night: MIKE SHACKELFORD 6 p.m. April 23, Bull Park, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. NONPOINT, BLEEDING IN STEREO, MARION CRANE 7 p.m. April 23, Mavericks Live, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110, $15. TWIDDLE, MIDNIGHT NORTH 8 p.m. April 23, Jack Rabbits, $12. GNARLY SACS 10 p.m. April 23, Shanghai Nobby’s. RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, BABYMETAL, JACK IRON 8 p.m. April 24, Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 630-3900, $99. SORORITY NOISE, SINAI VESSEL, THE OBSESSIVES 7 p.m. April 25, 1904 Music Hall, $13. MARSHA AMBROSIUS, ERIC BENÉT 8 p.m. April 26, The Florida Theatre, $35-$75. NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS, SERATONES 7 p.m. April 26, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, $32.50-$39.50.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
TRACE ADKINS April 27, Thrasher-Horne Center TALA April 28, Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House, Riverside YOKO SAYS NO April 28 & 29, Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, Woodbine MIKE McCARTHY TRIO, ISAAC CORBITT April 28, River City Brewing Company BALLET ARTS CENTRE, FSCJ DANCEWORKS, UNFORCED RHYTHMS DANCE, SCOTT JONES DANCERS, LaVILLA SOA DANCE April 29, Riverside Arts Market BIANCA DEL RIO April 29, T-U Center CAIN’T NEVER COULD April 29, River City Brewing Company COMFORTZONE April 29, The Roadhouse
LYDIA CAN’T BREATHE April 29, Jack Rabbits BYRDFREE April 29, Colonial Oak Music Park UMPHREY’S McGEE, BIG SOMETHING April 29, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Welcome to Rockville: SOUNDGARDEN, DEF LEPPARD, A PERFECT CIRCLE, THE OFFSPRING, MASTODON, CHEVELLE, SEETHER, PAPA ROACH, THREE DAYS GRACE, SUM 41, PIERCE THE VEIL, COHEED & CAMBRIA, ALTER BRIDGE, THE PRETTY RECKLESS, AMON AMARTH, EAGLES OF DEATH METAL, HIGHLY SUSPECT, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, IN FLAMES, GOJIRA, IN THIS MOMENT, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, ALL THAT REMAINS, NOTHING MORE, RIVAL SONS, BEARTOOTH, EVERY TIME I DIE, ATTILA, STARSET, DINOSAUR PILE-UP, I PREVAIL, KYNG, CROBOT, VOLUMES, SYLAR, FIRE FROM THE GODS, AS LIONS, BADFLOWER, GOODBYE JUNE, FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES, COVER YOUR TRACKS, THE CHARM THE FURY April 29 & 30, Metropolitan Park LUCIDEA, DAVE McSWEENEY April 29, Surfer the Bar EMMET CAHILL April 30, Culhane’s Irish Pub DONNY BRAZILE April 30, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre CHRISTOPHER CROSS May 3, P.V. Concert Hall Suwannee River Jam: BILLY CURRINGTON, RANDY HOUSER, HUNTER HAYES, MONTGOMERY GENTRY, MORE May 3-6, Suwannee Music Park WEEZER May 4, St. Augustine Amphitheatre WHETHERMAN CD RELEASE May 5, Mudville Music Room STEVE WINWOOD May 5, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ERIC CHURCH May 5, Veterans Memorial Arena TRAVIS SCOTT May 6, St. Augustine Amphitheatre HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA May 7, The Ritz Theatre BASTILLE May 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre AMBROSIA May 8, Alhambra Theatre & Dining TEMPLES May 10, Jack Rabbits CITIZEN COPE May 11, P.V. Concert Hall X May 11, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Funk Fest: CHARLIE WILSON, FANTASIA, BELL BIV DEVOE, JOE, GUY, TEDDY RILEY, SWV, EN VOGUE, YING YANG TWINS May 12 & 13, Metropolitan Park VICTOR WOOTEN TRIO May 12, P.V. Concert Hall JOHN LEGEND, GALLANT May 14, St. Augustine Amphitheatre EMMETT O’HANLON May 15, Culhane’s THE HEAD AND THE HEART May 17, Florida Theatre SAY ANYTHING, BAYSIDE May 23, Mavericks Live MAYDAY PARADE, KNUCKLE PUCK, MILESTONES May 24, Mavericks Live ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL May 25, P.V. Concert Hall IDINA MENZEL May 26, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BRIT FLOYD May 26, Florida Theatre Daily’s Place Opening: TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND May 27, Downtown BEACH HOUSE May 28, P.V. Concert Hall TRAIN May 28, Daily’s Place THE GRANT PAXTON BAND May 28, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre DAVE MATTHEWS & TIM REYNOLDS May 30, Daily’s Place FUTURE ISLANDS, ZACK MEXICO June 2, P.V. Concert Hall MURDER JUNKIES, GROSS EVOLUTION, DEATHWATCH ’97 June 8, Rain Dogs
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LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC ZOSO (The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience) June 8, P.V. Concert Hall A-Train Live: PETE LEE June 9, Ritz Theatre DIRTY HEADS, SOJA, THE GREEN June 10, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Happy Together Tour: FLO & EDDIE (The Turtles), CHUCK NEGRON, THE ASSOCIATION, THE BOX TOPS, THE COWSILLS, RON DANTE June 11, Florida Theatre THIRD EYE BLIND, SILVERSUN PICKUPS June 11, Daily’s Place THE GIPSY KINGS June 15, St. Augustine Amphitheatre TIG NOTARO June 15, P.V. Concert Hall DAVE MASON June 16, P.V. Concert Hall SLIGHTLY STOOPID, IRATION, J BOOG, THE MOVEMENT June 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PAUL BYROM June 25, Culhane’s Sad Clowns & Hillbillies: JOHN MELLENCAMP, EMMYLOU HARRIS, CARLENE CARTER, LILY & MADELEINE June 24, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DEFTONES, RISE AGAINST June 24, Daily’s Place ALLIE KELLY, ELLA ROMAINE June 25, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre MISS D & HER DANCING DOLLS June 30, Florida Theatre CHICAGO, THE BAND, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS July 1, Daily’s Place DIERKS BENTLEY, COLE SWINDELL, JON PARDI July 13, Daily’s Place PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE, FIREFALL, ORLEANS July 14, Florida Theatre STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, DON FELDER July 20, Daily’s Place SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD, BEHEMOTH July 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT, STRAND OF OAKS July 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre LADY ANTEBELLUM, KELSEA BALLERINI, BRETT YOUNG July 27, Daily’s Place REBELUTION, NAKHO, MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE, COLLIE BUDZ, HIRIE, DJ MACKLE July 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BRITTANI MUELLER July 30, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre 311, NEW POLITICS, PASSAFIRE Aug. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S OVO Aug. 2-6, Veterans Memorial Arena POSTMODERN JUKEBOX, STRAIGHT NO CHASER Aug. 2, Daily’s Place FOREIGNER, CHEAP TRICK, JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE Aug. 3, Daily’s Place
“What is Hip?” Protean funk overlords TOWER OF POWER perform April 22 at The Florida Theatre. THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW Aug. 9, Florida Theatre JASON ALDEAN, CHRIS YOUNG, KANE BROWN, DEEJAY SILVER Aug. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena SPOON Aug. 20, Mavericks Live LEE HUNTER, JOEY KERR Aug. 27, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre GOO GOO DOLLS, PHILLIP PHILLIPS Sept. 2, Daily’s Place MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Sept. 14, Florida Theatre TIM McGRAW & FAITH HILL Sept. 16, Veterans Memorial Arena ZAC BROWN BAND Sept. 21, Daily’s Place ANCIENT CITY SLICKERS Sept. 24, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre BRIAN REGAN Sept. 24, Florida Theatre The Smooth Tour: FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, NELLY, CHRIS LANE Oct. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena Once a Month Punk: SCATTER BRAINS, LOOSE BEARINGS Oct. 19, Blue Water Daiquiri & Oyster Bar MICHAEL LAGASSE & FRIENDS Oct. 29, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre JETHRO TULL Nov. 7, Daily’s Place
JOHN McLAUGHLIN, JIMMY HERRING (Play Mahavisnu Orchestra) Nov. 24, Florida Theatre KANSAS Dec. 2, Florida Theatre JIM GAFFIGAN Dec. 30, Veterans Memorial Arena GEORGE WINSTON Feb. 23, P.V. Concert Hall
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS
AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA
ALLEY CAT BEER HOUSE, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Amy Basse every Fri. Dan Voll 6:30 p.m. every Wed. John Springer every Thur. & Sat. HAMMERHEADS, 2045 S. Fletcher Ave., 491-7783 Bandontherun 2 p.m. April 23 KNUCKLEHEADS TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, 222-2380 Skytrain 6 p.m. April 22 LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646 Miguel Paley 5:30-9 p.m. every Fri.-Sun. Javier Parez every Sun. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 Pili Pili 6 p.m. April 19. Tad Jennings 6 p.m. April 20. Alexandra, Melissa Smith Band April 21. Mark O’Quinn, Davis Turner April 22. JC & Mike, Jamie Renae & the Walkers April 23. Brian Ernst April 24. Mark O’Quinn April 25 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Katfish Lee 1 p.m., The Band Rocks 6 p.m. April 19. Katfish Lee 1 p.m., Bush Doctors 6 p.m. April 20. Sam McDonald 2 p.m. April 21. Whiskey Heart April 22. Jimmy Beats 4:30 p.m. April 23. Jacob Dylan Taylor April 24. Alexandra April 25
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. every Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. every Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance every Fri. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Live music every Thur.-Sat.
THE BEACHES (All venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)
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1ST STREET LOFT, 502 N. First St., 241-7848 Rejetid, Automatik Fit 7 p.m. April 23 BLUE TYPHOON, 2309 Beach Blvd., 379-3789 Ras AJ, De Lions of Jah 8 p.m. April 22. Live music most weekends BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Concrete Criminals, Piss Test, Wastedist April 20 BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. April 19. Live music on weekends CASA MARINA HOTEL, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 The Chris Thomas Band April 19 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-9595 DJ Sharon April 20. DJ Jami April 24. DJ Hal every Fri. & Sat. Michael Funge 6:30 p.m. every Sun. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. April 20. Lunar Coast 10 p.m. April 21 & 22. Darren Corlew April 23 FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 Sailfish Dr. E., AB, 246-4293 The Firewater Tent Revival 10 p.m. April 19 & 26 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Murray Goff Fri. Under the Bus every Sat. Gene Nordan 6 p.m. every Sun. HARBOR TAVERN, 160 Mayport Rd., AB, 246-2555 End of Pipe 8 p.m. April 20. Live music every weekend LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 Mikey Clams 10 p.m. April 21. Briteside 10 p.m. April 22. Dirty Pete 10 p.m. every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Chillula every Sun. Be Easy every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 Ellameno Beats 9 p.m. April 20. MZG April 21 MEZZA Restaurant & Bar, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle every Mon. Trevor Tanner every Tue. MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1728 N. Third St., 246-1070 Live music every weekend
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Taylor Roberts 7 p.m. April 19 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. April 19. Live music every Wed.-Sun. SEACHASERS, 831 First St. N., 372-0444 Cowboy Rolex 8 p.m. every Thur. SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881 Jimmi Mitchell 8 p.m. April 21. Jerry Maniscalco April 22 SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO., 200 First St., NB, 249-2922 Dixie Rodeo April 22. Live music every weekend. Jazz Corner 6 p.m. every Tue. SURFER THE BAR, 200 First St. N., 372-9756 The Groove Orient 9:30 p.m. April 22. Live music most weekends WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 Mikey Clams 6:30 p.m. April 20. 5 O’Clock Shadow 9:30 p.m. April 21. Gingerbeard Band 6 p.m. April 22. Jerry Maniscalco April 23. Murray Goff 6 p.m. every Mon. Blues Club every Tue. ZETA BREWING, 131 First Ave. N., 372-0727 Live music every Thur.-Sat.
CAMDEN COUNTY, GA.
CAPTAIN STAN’S Smokehouse, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 Flood Brothers 6:30 p.m. April 21. Lost Southern Boys 6:30 p.m. April 22. Acoustic music 6:30 p.m. every Sat. J’S TAVERN, 711 Osborne St., St. Marys, 912-882-5280 Josh McGowan April 21. Live music most weekends
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N. Fat Tony 6:30 p.m. April 19. Pouya, Fat Nick, Ghostman 6:30 p.m. April 20. Dynohunter, Bells & Robes, Bit Deff 8 p.m. April 21. Ben Strok & The Full Electric 8 p.m. April 22. Stephen Pigman Music, Sorority Noise, Sinai Vessel, The Obsessives 7 p.m. April 25 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 Ras AJ, De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. April 21 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall every Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. April 19. Live music most weekends HOURGLASS PUB, 345 E. Bay St., 469-1719 Factory Goth every Sat. Open mic every Sun. Mal Jones every Mon. Drum & Bass every Tue. INTUITION ALE WORKS, 720 King St., 683-7720 Live music 6 p.m. every Thur. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Cain’t Never Could, Morgan Wallen, Parmalee 7 p.m. April 21. Jay Garrett April 21. DJ Kevin Tos, Kalani David, Paul Ivey & the Sounds of Joy April 22. 418 Band April 23 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Shotgun 10 p.m. every Sat. MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 The Green Reunion: Everton Blender, Roundhead, Ikal, De Lions of Jah, King Eddie & Pili Pili, Split Tone, Des-Ayah, Scholars Word 4 p.m. April 22. Nonpoint, Bleeding in Stereo, Marion Crane 7 p.m. April 23. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 DJ Law, Artik, Killoala, D2tay every Wed. THE VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams St., 414-3171 Swing Dance Sundays 7 p.m.
FLEMING ISLAND
BOONDOCKS GRILL & BAR, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497 Fond Kiser 6 p.m. April 19. Mark Johns 10 p.m. April 20. Bill Hicht, Paul Ivey & the Sounds of Joy April 21. Darrell Rae, Southern Style Vocal Band April 22. Jim Lamb April 23. Ivan Smith April 25. Darrell Rae April 26. Alex Affronti April 27 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Scott Elley 8:30 p.m. April 20. Wes Cobb 8:30 p.m. April 22 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Circus 9 p.m. April 21. Sista Otis, Party Cartel 9 p.m. April 22. Anton LaPlume 3 p.m. April 23. Live music every Thur.-Sun.
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Blistur April 19. Ivy League 10 p.m. April 21 & 22. Live music every weekend. Open mic every Tue. JERRY’S Sports Bar & Grille, 13170 Atlantic, 220-6766 Yowsah 7:30 p.m. April 21. Retro Katz 7:30 p.m. April 22
MANDARIN
ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci April 19 & 23 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, St. Johns, 819-1554 Chuck Nash April 22. Live music every weekend
ORANGE PARK + MIDDLEBURG DEE’S MUSIC BAR, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 375-2240 Live music every weekend THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 DJ Big Mike April 20. Appalachian Death Trap, Southern Fried Genocide, Born in June 8 p.m. April 23. Live music every weekend SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline 9 p.m. April 19. Tom Bennett Band 9 p.m. April 20
PONTE VEDRA
PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Billy Buchanan 6 p.m. April 20. Live music Fri. & Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 Deron Baker, Will Montgomery April 19. Denny Blue April 21. Tier 2 April 22. Barrett Jockers April 27. Live music Wed.-Sun
RIVERSIDE + WESTSIDE
ACROSS THE STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Bill Ricci April 20. Chrome Fangs, River City Katz April 22. Live music most weekends BRIXX, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928 Live music every Thur. & Fri. HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. HOPTINGER BIER GARDEN & SAUSAGE HOUSE, 1037 Park St., 903-4112 The Firewater Tent Revival 10 p.m. April 20 MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Disciple Decyfer Down, Seventh Day Slumber, Spoken, Random Hero 8 p.m. April 22 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Ernest Street Mafia, Ghostwitch, Tail Light Rebellion 8 p.m. April 22. Justin Cody Fox 9 p.m. April 24. A Light Divided 8 p.m. April 25 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Sista Green, Universal Green, Vowls 9 p.m. April 20. Wordsworth, FF JBMusic Team, Twan, Higher Learning, Daryl, Boat Simms, Ben Phrases, MC Splitsoul, Alfred Banks 8 p.m. April 22 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 LaVilla SOA Jazz Band, Mark Williams & Blue Horse, Cortnie Frazier April 22. Ballet Arts Centre, FSCJ Danceworks, Unforced Rhythms Dance, Scott Jones Dancers, LaVilla SOA Dance April 29
ST. AUGUSTINE
CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. April 20 & 23. Gary Douglas Campbell, Oh No April 21. Evan D, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg April 22 DOS COFFEE & WINE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Live music every weekend GROWERS ALLIANCE COFFEE CO., 322 Anastasia Blvd., 371-7869 The Grant Paxton Band 5 p.m. April 22 MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 The Bath Salt Zombies 9 p.m. April 21. Ron Norris April 22. Fre Gordon, acoustic open mic 7 p.m. every Sun. Justin Gurnsey, Musicians Exchange 8 p.m. every Mon. PLANET SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 Valore, Cunabear 9 p.m. May 1 SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Wet Kneez 8 p.m. April 22. Gnarly Sacs 10 p.m. April 23 TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Pl., 342-0286 Jazzy Blue April 20 & 22. Jax English Salsa Band 6 p.m. April 22. Bluez Dudez April 25. Open mic 7:30 p.m. every Wed. TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky 9 p.m. April 21 & 22. The Down Low every Wed. JP Driver every Thur. Elizabeth Roth every Sat. Those Guys every Tue.
SAN MARCO
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Bangpunk, Bbassie, Koozi, Spade Darko, Carr, Brentwood Slim 8 p.m. April 21. Dr. Stone & the Madmen 8 p.m. April 22. Twiddle, Midnight North 8 p.m. April 23. The Band River 8 p.m. April 28. Sublime tribute band Wrong Way April 29. Lydia Can’t Breathe 9 p.m. April 29 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Malcolm Holcombe 7 p.m. April 20. Bill Wythe 7 p.m. April 22 RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY, 835 Museum Circle, 398-2299 Sista Otis 8 p.m. April 21
SOUTHSIDE + BAYMEADOWS
AGAVE FUSION BISTRO & LOUNGE, 2111 University Blvd. N., 683-9436 MJ Baker Album Release Party 9 p.m. April 21 CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR, 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, 619-1931 Matthew Hall 8 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. GREEK STREET Café, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 503-0620 Tavernalive 6 p.m. every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955 Charlie Walker, Ryan Campbell April 20. Brian Ernst April 21 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Cassidy Lee 8 p.m. April 19. Blistur 9:30 p.m. April 21 & 22. Melissa Smith open mic every Thur. Blues jam every Sun. Acoustic with Cassidy Lee every Wed.
SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE
BOSTON’S, 13070 City Station Dr., 751-7499 Live music every weekend MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843 Live music most every weekend SANDOLLAR, 9716 Heckscher Dr., 251-2449 Live music every Fri.-Sun. SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Live music every weekend
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FOLIO DINING
photo by Ellyn McDonald
Grab a fresh, "king-sized" sandwich at LARRY'S GIANT SUBS in Southside's Tinseltown neighborhood.
AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA BEACH
29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29southrestaurant.com. Historic downtown bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tu-Sa; D M.-Sa; R Sa THE AMELIA TAVERN, 318 Centre St., 310-6088, theameliatavern.com. Contemporary hand-crafted, locally sourced comfort fare: local shrimp, small/big plates, organic greens, sandwiches. $$ FB TO D M; L & D Tu-Sa; Brunch Su. BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at Centre Street’s end. Southern hospitality, upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo. com. F In historic building, family-owned café has worldly fare, made-from-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh greens, veggies, seafood. Dine in or al fresco under oak-shaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub has beer brewed onsite, imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season THE CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F Nearly 40 years, family-ownedand-operated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianescafe.com. F Renovated 1887 shotgun house. Faves: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes, mac & cheese, crêpes. Vegan items. Inside or porch overlooking historic area. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646. Spanish, Portuguese fare, Brazilian flair. Tapas, seafood, steaks, sangria. Drink specials. AYCE paella Sun. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Northern-style pizzas, 20+ toppings, pie/slice. Calzones. $ BW TO L D M-Sa THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice
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bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa THE PATIO PLACE, 416 Ash St., 410-3717, patioplacebistro.com. Bistro/wine bar/crêperie’s global menu uses crêpes: starters, entrées, shareables, desserts. $$ BW TO B L D Tu-Su POINTE RESTAURANT, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. In award-winning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining; in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Oceanfront. Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, fresh seafood. Open-air 2nd floor balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711, thesurfonline.com. Oceanview dining since 1957, inside or on the deck. Steaks, seafood, burgers, daily food and drink specials; Wing It Wednesdays. $$ FB K TO L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F Family-owned-and-operated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa
ARLINGTON + REGENCY
LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F Locally owned & operated 20+ years. American pub. 1/2-lb. burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers, HH. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 1, 381-6670. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue. Delta fried catfish. Avondale’s Mojo has shrimp & grits, specialty cocktails. Local musicians on weekends. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher, USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. Fri. & Sat. fish fry. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. French/ Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Down-home fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362, south.kitchen. Southern classics: crispy catfish w/ smoked gouda grits, family-style fried chicken, burgers, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. $$ FB K TO L D Daily
BAYMEADOWS
AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. INDIA’S, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajaxcom. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.
DINING DIRECTORY
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(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.) AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002, alspizza.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. NY-stylegourmet pizzas, baked dishes. 28+ years. All day HH M-Th. $ FB K TO L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM SUBS, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. F Fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch, no alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201, 374-5735. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BURRITO GALLERY, 300 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 246-6521, burritogallery.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Relocated, all grown up. Same great quality burritos, tacos, enchiladas; fast service. Craft cocktails. HH M-F. $ K FB TO L D Daily CRUISERS GRILL, 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356, cruisersgrill.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning cheddar fries, sangria. $ BW K TO L D Daily DELICOMB DELICATESSEN & ESPRESSO BAR, 102 Sixth Ave. N., 372-4192, delicomb.com. Family-owned-andoperated. Everything’s made with natural and organic ingredients—no hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup. Granola, tuna salad, kimchi, wraps, spicy panini melts. $ TO B L Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F SEE RIVERSIDE. FAMOUS TOASTERY, 311 N. Third St., 372-0712, famoustoastery.com. Corned beef hash, gluten-free pancakes, omelets, toast. Wraps, Bloody Marys, mimosas, peach Bellini. $$ FB K TO B L Daily
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THE BANK BAR B Q & BAKERY, 331 W. Forsyth St., 388-1600, thebankbbq.com. 28 years’ experience means barbecue done right. Onsite bakery has specialty cakes. $ TO L & D M-F BURRITO GALLERY & BAR, 21 E. Adams St., 598-2922. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Innovative Southwestern fare; ginger teriyaki tofu, beef barbacoa, wraps, tacos. $ BW TO L D M-Sa CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth, 356-8282, casadoraitalian. com. F Serving Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F Scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB, 15 N. Ocean St., 844-5000. Music venue has munchie apps, mac & cheese dishes, pockets, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, wraps. HH M-F. $ BW L D M-Sa URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 516-7799, urbangrind.coffee. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, pastries, smoothies, bagels. Chicken/tuna salad, sandwiches. WiFi. $ B L M-F. URBAN GRIND EXPRESS, 50 W. Laura, 516-7799. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill.com. 16+ years. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa
FLEMING ISLAND
GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F SEE RIVERSIDE. MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. SEE AVONDALE. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
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Mojo Kitchen
1500 Beach Blvd. • Jacksonville Beach Born in: DUVALLLL! Years in the Biz: 8 Fave Bar: Mellow Mushroom Fave Cocktail Style: Filled with flavor and stronger than me Go-To Ingredients: Syzzurps / fresh squeezed juice Will Not Cross My Lips: Gin Insider's Secret: Smile and nod Celeb Sighting at Your Bar: J. Dash When You Say “The Usual”: White Russian
FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. Classic Old World Roman cuisine, large Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 241 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 425-1025. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. SEE AVONDALE. MSHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, shackburgers.com. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine indoors or out. $$ BW L D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 Third St. N., 458-1390. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 30+ years, iconic seafood place. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlifefoodshack.com. Specialty items, tuna poke bowl, fresh sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. $$ FB K TO L D Daily V PIZZA, 528 First St. N., 853-6633, vpizza.com. Traditional Neapolitana artisan pizza from Naples – Italy, not Florida, made with fresh ingredients. $$ FB TO L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973. SEE BAYMEADOWS.
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CAPTAIN STAN’S SMOKEHOUSE, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552. Barbecue, sides, hot dogs, burgers, desserts. Dine in or out on picnic tables. $$ FB K TO L & D Tu-Sa OUTERBANKS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 140 The Lakes Blvd., Ste. H, Kingsland, 912-729-5499. Fresh seafood, burgers, steaks, wings. $$ FB TO D Nightly
LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
MANDARIN + NW ST. JOHNS
AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199, athenscafejax.com. 20+ years, serving dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), Greek beers. Vegetarian-friendly. Early bird menu Mon.-Fri. $$ BW L M-F; D Sa CRUISERS GRILL, 5613 San Jose Blvd., 737-2874. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070. New spot serves local produce, meats, breads, seafood. $ TO B L Daily METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural beer/wine. $ BW TO K B L D Daily V PIZZA, 12601 San Jose Blvd., 647-9424. SEE SAN MARCO.
ORANGE PARK
THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club. com. Southern fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tu-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd.,
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NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. Since 1989, the family-owned place has offered an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups. Low-sodium & gluten-free. $$$ BW TO L D Tu-Sa THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. Gastropub. Craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, signature plates. HH. $$ FB L D F-Su; D Nightly
IN CASE YOU’VE BEEN STUCK IN A PANCAKE house for the last three years, donuts are the new “it girl” on the food scene. And SWILLERBEES CRAFT DONUTS & COFFEE BAR in Flagler Beach is on the cake-cutting edge. Warning: Danger of donut overload when you see the glorious display. The friendly face behind the counter, perhaps owner Shannon Willer’s daughter Sydney, asks for your order. There’s zero judgment as you look up helplessly and beg for more time. We counted about 15 flavors that day. We took one for the team and went for a full dozen: peanut butter, lemon powder, plain glazed, chocolate glazed, salted caramel, churro, fruity pebbles, cotton candy, lavender, cookies and cream, triple chocolate, thin mint. All were based with a plain or chocolate cake donut. Let’s talk about the ones that shined: cotton candy, churro and lavender. I’ll admit, I picked cotton candy as a test. Artificial flavors are easy to mess up—it comes down to the quality and quantity of the essence. Too little, too bland. Too much, ugh. The cotton candy donut is plain cake, bright blue icing and a glittering pink sugar sprinkle top. At first bite, I tripped back to the carnivals I roamed as a kid, when I couldn’t get enough of the flossy pink and blue spun sugar. I dimly heard Shannon (as she kindly smiled at my wonder and awe) tell of a New York woman who knows what she’s doing with essences and flavors.
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SWILLERBEES CRAFT DONUTS & COFFEE BAR
101 N. Central Ave., Flagler Beach, 386-693-4797, facebook.com/swillerbees Opening soon: 31 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine I had it on good authority that the churro donut was boss—again, I was blown away. A simple plain glazed donut, topped with custard cream and cereal, was the ideal fusion of textures. The hint of cinnamon glaze was yum, but the Mexican cinnamon sugar cereal was the apex of yum. The crunchy cover was like biting into a churro fresh from the fryer, without the guilt. Last but not least … ta da … lavender. If you’ve been keeping up with Bite-Sized (and you should!), you’ve noticed my thing for lavender. The fragrant flower is the primo ally for savory dishes, cocktails and, yes, donuts. The flavor of Swillerbees’ glaze was just subtle enough to tantalize the tastebuds of a lavender novice, while satisfying someone who enjoys a heavier infusion of the herb. A mixed box of these gorgeous donuts runs $14, a half-dozen is $7.25. Individually, plain donuts with just a glaze are 95¢ each and artisan donuts with a glaze plus extras are $1.50 a pop. So, yeah, treat yourself to a whole box. While no one on staff is a beekeeper, Swillerbees stays true to the “bee” part of its name. All donuts are honey-based. When the place first opened, bees would fly in and out, searching for sweets. The bees have since moved on, leaving the sugar and honey for the rest of us. Baker Shannon, with a background in coffeeroasting, knows her stuff, offering great cold-brew coffee (small $3.25); she’s working on terrific chai (small, frozen $4.50), too. Brentley Stead biteclub@folioweekly.com APRIL 19-25, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 31
DINING DIRECTORY Locals create craft beer YOUTUBE SERIES
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ODDLY, IF YOU LOOK AT THE VOLUME OF WORK poured out of Hollywood, you’ll find few films that delve into the subject of beer. Sure, there are Beer Fest and Strange Brew, but that’s really all the world of cinema has to say on the subject. On TV, all you’ll find are some cancelled reality shows. On the next entertainment frontier, online services such as Netflix, Hulu and YouTube, you’ll find a few programs dedicated to tasting and rating beer. This gap in scripted entertainment about the world’s third-favorite beverage did not go unnoticed by Mason Boudreau and Alex Horton, founders of Gradient Pictures here in Jacksonville. And so, the YouTube show Craft began. “We’ve always had a connection with beer,” Boudreau said over a few cold ones. “And then finding a central location to shoot like [the soonto-open] Bottlenose Brewery was cool. Beer ties in because it is a craft just like acting, directing or writing.” Three times a week, the series releases short episodes, three to five minutes. The plan is to produce 72 episodes in its first season over the next six months. “This is the first web-series of its kind for both frequency, structure and branding,” explained Boudreau. “Jokes build up over time in the series. You may not get a joke at first, but in later episodes, the set-up will pay off. We also wanted to weave Bottlenose into the story. While it’s still a scripted show, we want to sort of tell their story, too.” The show follows Gene, the owner of a brewery who’s in a time of crisis. His wife and daughter have left and he’s forced to sell to Owen, a financier more interested in being able to tell his friends he owns a brewery than actually making good beer. The first week, we’re introduced to two characters Owen hires to help with the brewery: Samantha, a clueless lesbian bartender and Raul (pronounced Rawl), a pompous young brewer over-confident in his abilities. In many ways, the plot follows the conflict of old vs. young. Gene is old-school in his thinking that beer shouldn’t be fancy and it should speak for itself. The younger staffers push to follow beer trends. One example: Raul tries to learn to make Gene’s beer on his own, instead of how Gene wants him to learn. “Sooner or later, they’re going to have to collaborate,” Horton said of the contentious relationship between Gene and Raul. “Right now, they sort of see each other as the enemy. But that’s not true–they both want the same thing. It’s when they realize that that things will start coming together.” Bringing Jacksonville into the show is also part of the equation. “There’s an episode about the new I-95/ JTB exit,” said Boudreau. “Another one of the reasons craft beer appealed to us is that it is becoming Jacksonvillian. Jacksonville and craft beer are almost becoming synonymous. We want to appeal to a national audience, but having those Jacksonville references maintains our roots.” Marc Wisdom marc@folioweekly.com ____________________________________
Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt, 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas for 35+ years. 75+ imported beers. $ FB L D Daily SNACSHACK BAKERY, 179 College Dr., Ste. 19, 322-1414, snacshack.menu. Bakery and café; sandwiches, coffees, bagels, muffins, breads, cookies, brownies, snack treats. $$ TO B BR L M-F SPRING PARK COFFEE, 328 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs, 531-9391, springparkcoffee.com. Cozy shop; fresh-roasted Brass Tacks coffee, handcrafted hot & cold drinks, specialty lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, teas, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast. $ B L D Daily
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MSHACK NOCATEE, 641 Crosswater Pkwy., 395-3575. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.
RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS + WESTSIDE
13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch. $$ BW L D Tu-Sa, R Sa AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Specials, rooftop bar. HH. $$$ FB R Sa & Su; L M-F; D Nightly BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, 855-1181, boldbeancoffee.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Small-batch, artisanal approach to sourcing and roasting single-origin, direct-trade coffees. Signature blends, handcrafted syrups, espressos, craft beers. $ BW TO B L Daily BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928, brixxpizza.com. Pizzas, pastas, soups. Glutenfree options. Daily specials, BOGO pizzas 10 p.m.-close. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espresso-based beverages, sandwiches, gourmet desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Dine outside at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily FIVE POINTS TAVERN, 1521 Margaret St., 549-5063, fivepointstavern.com. New American cosmopolitan place serves chef-curated dishes in a relaxed environment. $$ FB TO L & D Tu-Su GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. F Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft,
import beers, 50 organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Authentic Italian cuisine; wood-fired pizzas, pasta, baked Italian dishes, raw bar, spaghetti tacos. Daily HH. $$-$$$ FB K TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILLE, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Casual; made-to-order sandwiches, wraps. $ TO B L M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 8102 Blanding Blvd., 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434, mossfire.com. 2016 Best of Jax finalist. Near 5 Points intersection. Southwestern dishes: fish tacos, chicken enchiladas. HH M-Sa in upstairs lounge; HH all day Su. $$ FB K L D Daily MSHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. SEE BEACHES. SOUTHERN ROOTS FILLING STATION, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Fresh vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. First-run, indie and art films screened. Beer, local drafts, wine, pizza–Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme, Cowford Pie–hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Inside/patio. $$ BW L D Daily
ST. AUGUSTINE
AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free option. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F 33+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 347-3288, mardibar.com. Wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. O’LOUGHLIN PUB, 6975 A1A S., 429-9715. Familyowned-and-operated. Authentic fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, duck wings. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A, 217-3256. SEE BEACHES.
METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188. Cuban-style, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. $$ FB
SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK
THE BEARDED PIG SOUTHERN BBQ & BEER GARDEN, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Barbecue joint Southern style: brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wines. Wood-fired oven baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 1905 Hendricks Ave. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. Gastropub serves local, national craft beers, specialty cocktails. Seasonal menu, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodinercom. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Original upscale diner in a historic 1930s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. This one serves dinner nightly. $$ B R L D Daily PIZZA PALACE RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815, pizzapalacejax.com. F Family-owned&-operated; spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Dine outside. HH. $$ BW K TO L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily V PIZZA, 1406 Hendricks Ave., 527-1511, vpizza.com. Serving true artisan Neapolitana pizzas, hand-tossed, thin or thick crust. Baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings, wraps. $$ FB to L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE + TINSELTOWN
ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. Open 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS, 4972 Big Island Dr., 9989744. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Chef Tom Gray’s locally sourced contemporary American menu has starters— deviled farm eggs, chicken livers; favorites—chicken & waffles, Dr Pepper-glazed beef short ribs. Seared scallops, handmade gnocchi. Inventive cocktails, patio dining. HH daily. $$ FB K Su Br, L M-Sa; D Nightly
DINING DIRECTORY MSHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. SEE BEACHES. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovintecom. Italy, Spain, Mediterranean. Small plates, tapas, charcuterie: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle/wines, 75/glass; craft spirits. $$ FB R, Su; D Nightly
SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE
ANDY’S GRILL, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com. Inside Jax Farmers Market. Local,
regional, international produce. Breakfast, sandwiches. $ B L D M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE ORANGE PARK. UPTOWN KITCHEN & BAR, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptownmarketjax.com. Bite Club certified. Fresh fare, innovative menus, farm-to-table selections, daily specials. $$ BW TO B L Daily
CHEFFED-UP
Saluting the HIGHEST FORM of bread
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MIND YOUR
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WHAT WH HAT D DO O ITALIANS ITAL IT ALIA AL IANS IA NS A AND ND S SOUTHERNERS OUTH OU THEERNE TH ERNE NERS RS HA HAVE VE ’ allll crazy passionate in common? They’re about their food. Probably the most Southern food item is the noble biscuit. Back in the day, every Southern family’s grandma had her own recipe for the world’s best biscuits. The mere hint of whose were best spurred young lads to fisticuffs, and old men to argue with all the fit and fervor of a political debate. Biscuits in the South are held with the same notable esteem … dare I say it? … as pasta is held in Italy. To a non-Southerner, this may sound like crazy talk, but as usual, I’m totally right about this. Because I grew up in the Washington, D.C. area (land of transients) and my mother was Pennsylvanian, we really didn’t have a regional culinary tradition. There was absolutely no theme or cultural heritage to the 1960s-style food I grew up eating. My first real experience with regional cuisine was during vacations in the South. These were the days before fast-food vomitoriums were at every highway exit, so for a meal, you’d have to go into a small town and find a restaurant. Looking back, these were the salad days of highway travel. These places offered true Southern cuisine. What a treat to experience food with soul! I remember being both intrigued and grossed-out by some of the offerings, such as black-eyed peas, chitins and, yes, even grits! Yet I instantly fell in love with the biscuits. I’d never in my life experienced a real Southern biscuit. I’ve been hooked ever since. To make a great biscuit is actually quite simple. Like all good cooking, making biscuits requires outright adherence to proper technique. Biscuit dough is very similar to basic pie dough—it demands a disciplined hand. The expression “she has a biscuit hand” was a hard-won and cherished compliment for only a very few Southern ladies. One important thing to remember in biscuit production: Make sure your fat is extremely cold. I choose unsalted butter
for my biscuits, biscu iscuiits,, though tho for leaf lard is a great d shortening. h option. Avoid Another tip: DO NOT OVERWORK THE DOUGH! Try my Southern biscuit recipe on for size; it’ll cure what ails ya!
CHEF BILL’S BUTTERMILK BISCUITS Ingredients: • 4 Cups all-purpose flour • 4 Tsp. baking powder • 1 Tbsp. sugar • 1 Tsp. kosher salt • 1 Tsp. baking soda • 8 Oz. butter, medium dice • 4 Tbsp. chopped herbs • 2 Oz. finely ground parmesan • 1-1/2 Cups buttermilk Directions: 1. Sift together flour, baking powder, 1. sugar, salt and baking soda. Place in a 1. robot coup and pulse in the butter to 1. form small pellets. Do not over-process. 2. Place the dough in a large bowl and 1. stir in the herbs and parmesan. Slowly 1. stir in the buttermilk. 3. Turn the dough out on a floured table 1. and knead several times. Do not 1. overwork like a shoemaker! 4. Gently roll out to a thickness of 1. 1-inch to 1-1/2-inch and cut with a 1. small round cutter. 5. Place on a sheet pan and bake at 425°F 1. until lightly browned. Brush with 1. melted butter and finish baking to a 1. golden brown. Until we cook again,
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Dear Davi, Is it true that worms can get inside my heart? I thought worms only crawled on pavements and palings. Worried, Arnold the Affenpinscher Arnold, Absolutely they can get in the heart! Maybe you’ve seen an image posted at the vet’s of a canine heart clogged with spaghetti-like worms. That gruesome image should be testimony enough to take action. HOW DO DOGS GET HEARTWORMS? It starts with the bite of an infected mosquito. From there, the worms penetrate tissue, move to the bloodstream, and enter the heart and lungs. There’s no other way dogs get heartworms. And there’s no way to tell if a mosquito is infected—not even if you ask them. WHAT HAPPENS IF I BECOME INFECTED? Heartworm disease causes lasting damage to the heart and lungs, and can affect your quality of life long after the parasites are gone. Prevention is the best way to protect yourself against the enemy. WHAT CAN I DO IF I BECOME INFECTED? No dog wants to hear that he has creepy crawlies inside his ticker, but the good news is that most infected dogs can be successfully treated. Before treatment can begin, your condition may need to be stabilized. This process can take several months. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? In the early stages, there may be few symptoms or none at all. But as more and more worms crowd the heart and lungs, you may develop a mild cough. As it progresses, you might be reluctant to exercise, fatigue after moderate activity and lose your appetite. Your vet may notice abnormal heartbeats and a swollen belly from excess abdominal fluid. By the time signs are visible, the disease is usually well advanced. Most dogs die without treatment.
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WHAT IS THE TREATMENT? The first thing to understand is that there is a significant difference between heartworm prevention and heartworm treatment. Prevention is simple and effective to protect you against heartworm disease. Treatment is for dogs already sick. Once it’s confirmed that you have heartworm, it’s time to work with your vet to establish a recovery plan. This includes rest, treating the symptoms and administering medicine proved to kill the culprits. Most plans require a twostep approach: In one treatment, adult heartworms are killed; a second treatment destroys baby heartworms. You’ll need to stay on a prevention regimen during treatment to avoid re-infection. As heartworms die, they may obstruct blood vessels to the lungs, causing blockage, which can be fatal. You must be kept extremely quiet for four weeks after treatment to sidestep the risk. HOW CAN HEARTWORM DISEASE BE PREVENTED? The best news about heartworm is that it’s easily preventable. Several products are available for combating heartworm infection, most of them chew tabs administered once a month—so tasty you won’t believe it has the power to protect you! April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. Heartworm disease is a silent killer that’s often overlooked until it’s too late. Fortunately, heartworm can be prevented and successfully treated when caught in time. The American Heartworm Society recommends yearly heartworm testing for all pets, including ferrets. Make a pledge to protect your pet! For more information, go to heartwormsociety.com. Get healthy, stay healthy! Davi mail@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Davi the dachshund doesn’t take life too seriously—except when it comes to heartworm and protecting his mom.
PET TIP: I SURE LIKE THAT CANDY LOOKING FOR A NEW AND UNIQUE PET? Sugar Gliders are where it’s at! The sugar part comes from the little fellas’ love of fruits and veggies and the glider from a membrane that allows them to stretch out and glide like squirrels. The itty-bitty marsupials are great companions—they’re usually hypoallergenic and can fit right in your pocket! Just as smart as dogs, they can respond to their name and your commands when properly trained. The best part? They bathe themselves. No more tripping over that damn water hose trying to rinse the undercarriage of your St. Bernard (woof!). 34 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | APRIL 19-25, 2017
PET EVENTS READ TO ROVER • Elementary-aged children practice reading skills when they read to a real, live dog from 2:30-3:30 p.m. April 19 at Anastasia Island Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, free, 209-3730, scjpls.org. PETS & PLANTS • Celebrate Earth Day learning about plants that are harmful to animals and how to plant a pet-friendly garden, and more, 9 a.m. April 22 at 8178 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 274-1177, epicanimals.org.
ADOPTABLES
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Kickin’ it with Kiwi • If you’re looking for a laidback gal pal, I’m the new best friend for you! We can enjoy all my favorite treats together and spend our days taking several catnaps. You can never have enough catnaps, amiright? I’ll be hanging out at 8464 Beach Blvd. on the Southside until the purrfect BFF comes my way. Check meowt at jaxhumane.org/adoptjaxpets! KATZ 4 KEEPS ADOPTION DAYS • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22 and 23, 935B A1A N., Ponte Vedra, 834-3223, katz4keeps.org. ADOPT-A-PALOOZA • The inaugural adoption event is held 10 a.m. April 22 at Nassau County Animal Services, 86078 License Rd., Yulee, 530-6150 and at Nassau Humane Society, 639 Airport Rd., Fernandina, 321-1647. Free food and drinks, kids’ events; all animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. nassaucountyfl.com. COMEDY FOR CRITTERS • Mad Cowford Improv Company presents the 11th annual fundraiser for local shelter animals, 7-10 p.m. April 22 at Hotel Indigo, 9840 Tapestry Park Circ., Southside. A silent auction and raffle are featured. Tickets $20 advance; $25 at the door. 608-1148, madcowford.com/comedyforcritters.html. LASIKPLUS CARES BENEFITS FCNMHP • The program provides a $3 donation to local and international charities every time a LasikPlus patient reviews it on Facebook, Yelp or Google Reviews. First Coast No More Homeless Pets is the beneficiary for April. ADULT LEVEL 1 GROUP CLASS • Six-week introductory class held 5-6 p.m. April 22; Puppy Level 1
ADOPTABLES
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TREMENDOUSLY THOMAS • With my gentle puppy dog eyes, you’d never guess I’m a slightly older pup … but with age comes wisdom! I’m always learning new tricks and hope to find the best DOGgone family to show them off. If a mellower companion is what you seek, your search is over! Visit me at 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside, seven days a week, and see how wise–and loving–I truly am. Group Class 7-8 p.m. April 20; 463713 S.R. 200, Yulee, 225-0014, petco.com. PET SOLUTIONS • Find out stuff you should know about your pet, noon-4:30 p.m. April 22, Petco, 11900 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 213, Intracoastal West, 997-8441; 1514 C.R. 220, Fleming Island, 215-7498; 11111 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 254-5715; 430 CBL Dr., St. Augustine, 824-8520. petco.com. FREE PUPPY PLAYTIME • Half-hour session, 9:159:45 a.m. April 22, ages 8 weeks-six months; learn social skills from a Positive Dog Trainer, 11111 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 254-5715. YAPPY HOUR PARADE & PICNIC • Here’s your chance to dress your dog in an outfit and there’s no shaming! Parade starts 2 p.m. April 23 in The Jacksonville Landing’s gazebo, Downtown. Prizes, live music, giveaways, contests, vendors with treats. The furry fun ends at 5 p.m. 353-1188, jacksonvillelanding.com. ___________________________________ To list an event, send the name, time, date, location (complete street address, city), admission price, contact number/website to print, to mdryden@folioweekly.com
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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY
DALE RATERMANN’s Folio Weekly Crossword presented by
HENS IN PILLOWCASES, SHAMANS, ABE LINCOLN’S AX & FILIAL CANNIBALISM
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): After George Washington was elected the first President of the United States, he had to move from his home in Virginia to New York City, which at the time was the center of the American government. There was a problem: He didn’t have enough cash to pay for a long-distance relocation, so he had to scrape up a loan. Fortunately, he was resourceful and persistent. The money arrived in time for him to attend his inauguration. Be like Washington in the weeks ahead. Do what’s necessary to get the funds you need to finance life’s next chapter.
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Reader Kris X sent me a rebuke. “You’re not a guru or a shaman,” he sneered. “Your horoscopes are too filled with the slippery stench of poetry to be useful for spiritual seekers.” My response: “Thank you, sir! I don’t consider myself a guru or shaman, either. It’s not my mission to be an all-knowing authority who hands down foolproof advice. Rather, I’m an apprentice to the Muse of Curiosity. I like to wrestle with useful, beautiful paradoxes. My goal is to be a joyful rebel stirring up benevolent trouble, a cheerleader for creative imagination.” I ask you, fellow Cancerian: How do you avoid getting trapped inside molds people pressure you to fit? Are you skilled at being you even if it’s different from what’s expected? What soulful roles can you embody despite the fact almost no one understands them? Meditate on these matters. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the weeks ahead, there will be helpers whose actions will nudge you–sometimes inadvertently– toward a higher level of professionalism. You’ll find it natural to wield more power and be more effective offering your unique gifts. Maybe you imagine you’ve already been performing at peak ability, but you’ll discover–with a mix of alarm and excitement–you can be even more excellent. Be greater! Do better! Live stronger! As you ascend to a new competence level, be humbly aware of weaknesses and immaturities. As your clout rises, don’t indulge in self-delusions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I love to see Virgos flirt with the uncharted, uncanny and indescribable. I get thrills and chills when I watch your fine mind trying to make sense of the fabulous, the foreign and the unfathomable. What other sign can cozy up to exotic wonders and explore forbidden zones with as much no-nonsense pragmatism as yours? If anyone can capture greased lightning in a bottle or get ahold of magic beans that really work, you can.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A friend told me about a trick his grandmother, a farmer, used. When her brooding hens stopped laying eggs, she put them in pillowcases and hung them from a clothesline in a stiff breeze. After the hens were blown around a while, she returned them to their cozy digs. The experience didn’t hurt them, and she swore it put them back on track with egg-laying. I’m not comfortable with this method. It’s too extreme for an animal-lover like me. I’m glad I don’t deal with recalcitrant hens, but maybe it’s an apt metaphor or poetic prod for you. What could you do to stimulate your creative production? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Now is an excellent time to add deft new nuances to the ways you kiss, hug, snuggle, caress and touch. Is there a worthy adventurer to help you experiment with these activities? If not, use your pillow, your body, a realistic life-size robot or your imagination. It’s a good warm-up for your other assignment, which is to upgrade your intimacy skills. How to do that? Hone and refine your abilities to get close to people. Listen deeper, collaborate stronger, compromise smarter and give more. Any other ideas? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “If I had nine hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first six sharpening my ax,” said Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s most productive presidents. Sagittarians are more renowned for bold, improvisational actions than careful planning and strategic preparation, but the next few weeks will be a time when you can and should adopt Lincoln’s approach. The readier you are, the freer you’ll be to apply skills effectively and wield power precisely. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Zoologists say cannibalizing offspring is common in the animal kingdom, even among species that care tenderly for their young. So when critters eat their kids, it’s definitely “natural.” I trust that in the weeks ahead, you won’t devour your own children, nor engage in any behavior that metaphorically resembles such an act. You may be at a low ebb in your relationship with a creation, handiwork or influence you generated out of love. Don’t abolish, dissolve or abandon it. Just the opposite, in fact: Intensify efforts to nurture it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your astrological house of communication will be the scene of substantial clamor and ruckus in the weeks ahead. A bit of the hubbub will be flashy but empty. Much of it should be rather interesting, and some will even be useful. For the best possible results, be patient and objective, not jumpy and reactive. Try to find deep codes buried in the mixed messages. Discern hidden meanings lurking in tall tales and reckless gossip. If you can deal calmly with the turbulent flow, you’ll give your social circle a valuable gift. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The best oracular advice you’ll get in the next few days probably won’t arise from dreams, an astrological reading or a session with a psychic, but by seemingly random signals, like an overheard conversation, a sign on the side of a bus or a scrap of paper you find on the ground. The most useful relationship guidance you receive won’t be from an expert, but from a blog you stumble upon, a barista or an old journal entry. Be alert for other ways this theme is operating. The usual sources may not have useful info about their specialties. Your assignment? Gather accidental inspiration and unlikely teachings. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
NEWS OF THE WEIRD EPIC FAILS
This month, Samuel West announced his Museum of Failure will open in Helsingborg, Sweden, in June, to commemorate innovation missteps that might be inspiration for future successes. Among the initial exhibits: coffeeinfused Coca-Cola; the Bic “For Her” pen (because women’s handwriting needs are surely unique); the Twitter Peek (a 2009 device that does nothing except send and receive tweets—with a screen only 25 characters wide); and Harley-Davidson’s 1990s line of colognes (in retrospect as appealing, said West, as “oil and gas fumes”). West’s museum is the newest one to immortalize failure with a “museum.” Earlier attempts, in 2007 and 2014, apparently failed.
JUST DON’T CROSS THE BORDER
Toronto, Ontario, Superior Court Justice Alex Pazaratz finally rid his docket of the maddening, freeloading couple that quibbled incessantly about each other’s “harassments.” Neither Noora Abdulaali, 32, nor her now-ex-husband, Kadhim Salih, 43, had worked a day in the five years since they immigrated from Iraq, having almost immediately gone on disability benefits and begun exploiting Legal Aid Toronto in many attempts to one-up each other with restraining orders. Approving the couple’s settlement in March, Judge Pazaratz added, “The next time anyone at Legal Aid Ontario tells you they’re short of money, don’t believe it. ... Not if they’re funding cases like this.”
WOULD ABE FROMAN REVEAL HIS SAUSAGE CALORIES?
In May, a new restaurant-disclosure regulation mandated by the Affordable Care Act is scheduled to kick in, requiring eateries (except small chains and independents) to post calorie counts for all menu items including “variations”—which a Domino’s Pizza executive said meant, for his company, “34 million” calorie listings. The executive called the regulation, for the pizza industry, “a 20thcentury approach to a 21st-century question,” since for many establishments, orders increasingly arrive online or by phone.
DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP
Dennis Smith, 65, was arrested in Senoia, Georgia, charged with stealing dirt from the
elderly widow of the man Smith said had given him permission to take it. Smith, a “dirt broker,” had taken more than 180 dump-truck loads.
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MEATY LOVE
New for Valentine’s Day from the SayItWithBeef.com company: a bouquet of beef jerky slices, formed to resemble a dozen full-petaled roses or daisies, $59. Chief selling point: Flowers die quickly, but jerky is forever.
EAU DE LIVRE
The Columbia Room bar in Washington, D.C., introduced the “In Search of Time Past” cocktail—splashed with a tincture of old, musty books. Management vacuum-sealed pages with grapeseed oil, then “fat-washed” them with a “neutral high-proof ” spirit, and added a vintage sherry, mushroom cordial and eucalyptus.
UH … WHA? OH … PUSH “RECORD”
California reggae rock band Slightly Stoopid recently produced a vinyl record that was “smokable,” according to Billboard magazine— using a “super resinous variety of hashish” mastered at the LA studio Capsule Labs. The sound quality of the first two versions disappointed and were apparently quickly smoked; a third is in production.
YEAH, AND PONTE VEDRA USED TO BE ALL 285
The telephone “area” code in the tony English city of Bath (01225) is different than the one for nearby Radstock (01761) and probably better explained by landline telephone infrastructure than a legal boundary. However, a Bath councilwoman said in April she’s dealing with complaints from 10 new residents who paid high-end prices for their homes only to find they had the 01761 code. Admitted one Bath resident, “I do consider my phone number to be part of my identity.”
MAGNIFICENT EVOLVERS
Human populations in Chile’s Atacama desert have apparently developed a tolerance for arsenic 100 times as powerful as the World Health Organization’s maximum safe level, according to recent research by University of Chile scientists. Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net
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DAYCARE DAD ISU when I drop off my daughter. You drop off your little one. Coffee? You: Tallish, tattoos, work boots you take off before entering baby room, absolutely adorable; single? Me: Red hair, always hoping I see you. When: Almost every day. Where: Kids World Academy. #1635-1214
HANDSOME DOG LOVER, CLEVER SMILE ISU at bar, your eyes said hello. At store, U smiled at me. Walked your dog, I drove by, thought, “Is this déjà vu … ?” U waved, same handsome smile. Who are U; meet again? When: Jan. 27. Where: Alexandria Oaks Park, Winn-Dixie, Grape & Grain. #1643-0201
CROSSWORD QT You had orange socks and an orange Element. You got a cappuccino (or two) and started with a crossword. Your laptop had an Equality sticker on it … either you really like math, or we should meet. Maybe both. When: Nov. 29. Where: Bold Bean, Riverside. #1634-1207
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CHOCOLATE THUNDER You: New hire at my old job; immediately caught my eye; tall, dark, handsome BUT rotund sealed deal; innocent until first movie date; rest is history. Me: Strategic approach–12-step hot sausage program, gifs transfer. Happy V-day CT! When: Sept. 26, 2016. Where: West Jax. #1641-0201
MY HOT, SEXY NEIGHBOR You: Tall, white sports jersey (No. 12, I think), flag tattoo. Me: Brunette, sunglasses, busty. While checking mail ISU on balcony playing darts, smoking cigar. Welcome to the neighborhood. Throw your dart at me anytime. When: Oct. 25. Where: Coquina Bay Apartments. #1632-1026
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FOLIO VOICES : BACKPAGE EDITORIAL
THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY & THE
‘LUNATIC
RIGHT’ Not to be confused with an endorsement of the DEMOCRATIC PARTY
BACK IN THE 1970S, I WAS ROUTINELY accused of being a member of the “lunatic left.” Perhaps my youthful idealistic enthusiasm for utopian political schemes justified the accusation. This charge referred to the belief that government ownership and control of all key economic institutions in service to the people would counter the negative effects of private for-profit ownership and address all socioeconomic problems. This position was largely theoretical and ideological and, over time, most on the left abandoned this extreme position in support of a mixed economy with a balance of market and government, or private and public sectors. The relevant models became the social democratic capitalist societies of Europe that have an expanded social welfare state and institutionalized labor protections such as Sweden, Finland and Denmark. But it’s important to note that at no time was this extreme “lunatic left” in a position of political power in the U.S., or able to exert any significant influence on politicaleconomic policy. Today, unfortunately, the primary influence on our political-economic policies comes from what I call the “lunatic right.” Rather than viewing the market, or private sector, as a problem, the lunatic rights holds that the government, or public sector, must be extinguished. And what’s most significant is that one of the two major parties responsible for governing the nation, in this case the Republican Party, has become a lunatic right party. Similar to the lunatic left, the lunatic right is driven by a rigid theoretical, ideological position, which precludes support for a practical, pragmatic approach that combines private ownership of production with a healthy and vibrant governmental public sector. Imagine the absurdity and unacceptability of a demand that the private sector be reduced to the smallest size possible. The Republican Party essentially argues the obverse–that government should be reduced to the smallest size possible. Why is the former politically extreme and unacceptable, while the latter is mainstream Republican dogma? There is a simple answer—the anti-government position, albeit applied selectively (e.g., not for defense contracts), serves the class interests of the corporate elite. It’s no coincidence corporate executives are much more likely to be libertarian than socialist, or that the libertarian think-tanks shaping lunatic right policy (Heritage Foundation, Cato Institute, American Enterprise Institute) are heavily funded by corporate interests. While this is not the place to chart the Republican Party’s march toward lunacy, it’s only fair to note that the party was not always opposed to a mixed economy. The anti-government dogma is a relatively recent development that began with President
Ronald Reagan, further deepened in the 1990s by Congressional Republicans, and moved steadily to the right under Tea Party leadership, resulting in the party purging any public official who dares speak in support of a government program, or suggests compromising with Democrats to enact legislation. Many believe both parties are equally responsible for the political gridlock and paralysis in Washington. They might consult the analysis of mainstream political scientists Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein who, in It’s Even Worse Than It Looks, conclude: “The Republican Party has become an insurgent outlier—ideologically extreme; contemptuous of the inherited social and economic regime; scornful of compromise; unpersuaded by conventional understanding of facts, evidence and science; and dismissive of the legitimacy of its political opposition.” The source of this dismal state of affairs is the coupling of ideological dogmatism with theological passion yielding the toxic brew appropriately labeled “market fundamentalism” or “neoliberalism”—a faithbased belief in the market as the exclusive sanctified solution to all social and economic problems, despite accumulated evidence to the contrary. The resulting Republican lunacy has spawned many schemes, but let’s consider one recent, representative manifestation—the effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. What does it say about a party that has proposed to undermine or repeal the Affordable Care Act at least 30 times that, when it’s finally able to achieve its goal, has absolutely nothing to put in its place except empty, vague rhetoric about a “market-based” “patient-centered” system? This was followed by the hastily constructed American Health Care Act (AHCA) that, according to all estimates, would raise costs, endanger patients and increase the number of uninsured; that’s zero for three on the presumed intended objectives of the repeal and replace. However, the repeal would have accomplished one clearly intended, but better-left-unspoken, purpose—providing a huge tax cut for the wealthiest Americans and the medical industrial complex. The reason Republicans were so unprepared, and then developed a plan that would take us backwards, is because the issue for Republicans has never been about developing a comprehensive alternative plan to provide low-cost, quality healthcare to all citizens. Rather, it’s about taking an ideological stand against any government effort, particularly one advanced by the other party (and thus labeled “Obamacare” for political gain), to address the healthcare crisis. They do not believe the government has any responsibility to regulate or subsidize
healthcare, regardless of how it might benefit the population. In fact, the only significant Republican dissent to this bill came from the so-called Freedom Coalition, who wanted to move healthcare reform in an even more extreme right-wing direction, because they found the AHCA insufficiently generous to corporate interests, and insufficiently cruel to the most vulnerable. The healthcare reform effort represents the standard operating extremism of the lunatic right. For exhibit B, shift attention to the Trump cabinet appointments dedicated to furthering the extreme anti-government crusade or, in Bannon-speak, the “deconstruction of the administrative state.” In filling positions for that purpose, forget the quaint notion of merit or any relationship between assigned position and demonstrated knowledge. One can just imagine this headline in The Onion (a satirical news organization): “Former governor is appointed to head an agency he wanted to abolish but could not remember the name of,” a beautiful and creative exemplar of ironic absurdity. Unfortunately, the joke is on us. When irony becomes reality, you have lunacy. We may now be living in a post-irony world. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s the Secretary of Education, whose primary credentials involve donating millions to Republicans and making a career out of promoting private, at the expense of public, education. Or a state Attorney General, who has dedicated his legal energies toward suing the Environmental Protection Agency, now appointed to head, and likely dismantle, that very agency. The fertile imagination of The Onion staff would be hard-pressed to invent such absurdity. But make no mistake: This coalition of the unqualified is determined to opportunistically shape and advance a right-wing policy agenda of deregulation and privatization within the cognitive vacuum that is Donald Trump. The Trump Administration seems more than willing to advance the Republican Party agenda. It’s unfortunate that a nation claiming to be a democracy offers citizens a choice between lunatic right Republicans and statusquo Democrats—neither party challenging the fundamental tenets of the bankrupt neoliberal model, and both beholden to and captured by corporate interests. Until we have a political system that gives working people some genuine party choices, and that removes money as the primary source of political influence, the United States will be a democracy in name only. David Jaffee mail@folioweekly.com _____________________________________ Jaffee is a sociology professor at the University of North Florida.
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