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RE.: “The Chicago Way,” by Chris Guerrieri, April 24 CHRIS GUERRIERI IS RIGHT. FLORIDA TEACHERS

must strike to stop the GOP from destroying public education, but Chris uses the wrong “Chicago way” metaphor. The 2018-’19 wave of teacher strikes in Arizona, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Denver, Los Angeles and Oakland were all inspired by the successful 2012 Chicago Teachers Union strike. Between 2001 and 2010, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and CEO of Chicago Public Schools Arne Duncan closed 70 Chicago public schools and cut 6,000 union jobs. Many of the schools were in the Black and Latino neighborhoods. They replaced public schools with anti-union charters. In 2011, former Obama White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel was elected Mayor of Chicago. He continued Daley and Duncan’s privatization scheme. The new charter schools discriminated against non-English speakers as well as students with low grades, disciplinary problems and disabilities. Chicago teachers called this “education apartheid.” In 2008 union activists formed CORE, the Caucus of Rank-and-File Educators, and voted out the old-guard leadership who had collaborated with this corporate agenda. In 2010 they began organizing the community around the slogan, “The Schools Our Kids Deserve.” In 2012 they struck and won. To fight back against charters, the Chicago Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff was formed and began organizing. Earlier this year, the union affiliated with the CTU and staged the first successful strike of charter schools in the United States. In LA, United Teachers of Los Angeles negotiator Arlene Inouye said that their militant and winning stance stemmed from close ties with the CTU. “Chicago changed the face of the union from being service-driven to being a powerful advocate for students and parentcommunity relations–the CTU strike in 2012 showed we can win,” Inouye said. The UTLA

also adopted the CTU slogan, “The Schools Our Kids Deserve.” California and Illinois are blue states. Arizona, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma and West Virginia are anti-union, right-to-work states that forbid teacher strikes. But teachers overcame their fear and walked out. In West Virginia, the Republican-controlled legislature retaliated against the successful strike by introducing a new bill to privatize public education and suck more funds from public schools. The teachers struck again and beat back the bill. The “Red-for-Ed” movement may have been influenced by the CTU’s red T-shirts but in West Virginia, teachers looked to their own labor history to radicalize themselves. They wore red bandanas around their necks in homage to those worn by coal miners during the mine wars of the 1920s. The militancy of the “red-neck” miners inspired their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to fight the GOP war on public education. The “Red-forEd” movement spread nationwide. The “Chicago way” has also inspired the private sector. In Erie, Pennsylvania, locomotive-manufacturing workers held picket signs that read, “On Strike for the Jobs Our Communities Deserve.” Frederick Douglass once said, “Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have the exact measure of the injustice and wrong which will be imposed on them ... Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” Florida teachers should strike and demand the schools Florida kids deserve. One valuable tool is the book, How To JumpStart Your Union: Lessons from the Chicago Teachers, published in 2014 by the Detroitbased Labor Education and Research Project. The book’s lessons have become the model for unions throughout the U.S. Hold a conference in Florida. Invite activists from these strikes and learn the real “Chicago way.” Mike Konopacki, via email

BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUETS TO CUMMER MUSEUM & GARDENS On April 30, the Riverside art institution announced its new Family 2 Family Membership Match program. For every $100 donated to as part of a membership purchase or upgrade, the Cummer will give a museum membership to the family of a current fourth-grade Duval County Public Schools student. The promotion runs through September, by which time museum administrators aim for 5,500 memberships–enough to cover all eligible students. BRICKBATS TO JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF’S OFFICE The law enforcement agency is facing calls for accountability from concerned citizens, supported by Jacksonville Community Action Committee (JCAC), after the death of Jalen Mays. Officers S.R. Maddox and M.J. Reddish hogtied and Baker Acted the 26-year-old outside a Westside convenience store on April 30. The arrest was so violent that Mays required immediate medical attention. He died two days later. MAY 8-14, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 5

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TOP HEADLINES FROM NE FLORIDA NEWSMEDIA • CURATED BY GEORGIO VALENTINO

MIRACLE ON THE ST. JOHNS

THE FLORIDA T It was a stormy weekend, with inclement IMES-UNION weather causing no fewer than two aviation incidents in Northeast Florida. One involved a small seaplane that flipped while trying to land on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge on May 5. The vehicle’s pilot and only occupant was rescued by a kayaker. The other was significantly more dramatic. At 9:40 p.m. Friday, May 3, a Boeing 737 en route from Guantanamo Bay and operated by Miami Air International attempted to land at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, skidded off the runway and ended up in the St. Johns River. All 136 passengers and seven crew members were rescued without incident. Only 22 were taken to area emergency rooms, treated and released. The “Miracle on the St. Johns” made international headlines, but local reporters did the heavy lifting. It was all hands on deck at The Florida Times-Union. Andrew Pantazi, Dan Scanlan, David Bauerlein, Scott Butler and Teresa Stepzinski all contributed to the daily paper’s reporting, which included route details—this was a “‘rotator flight’ that regularly ferried military personnel, their families and cargo between Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and NAS Jacksonville”—and speculation on the fate of several pets in the cargo hold. (One dog and two cats were later confirmed deceased. Another pet was traveling in the passenger cabin and was safely removed.)

TURN ON YOUR GASLIGHT, LET IT SHINE WHEREVER YOU GO

THE FLORIDA T IMES UNION

With fewer than 30 days to go before it’s cleared of tenants—and ultimately cleared for demolition—The Jacksonville Landing remains a subject of discussion. Most folks find the amount of taxpayer dollars that Mayor Lenny Curry paid for the property (and developer Toney Sleiman’s thumbs-up during the mayoral campaign) exorbitant; some want to see the structure repurposed for a fraction of the demolition price; others say The Landing’s day has passed and Jacksonville must move on. As if the fact that occupancy and consumer traffic have dwindled gives Curry carte blanche to act as he sees fit, be it costly, opaque or politically cynical (turns out, it’s all three). A recent commentary by The Florida Times-Union’s Nate Monroe brought clarity to a conversation muddied by Curry’s PR gaslighting. The headline: “Politics, not public input, is to blame for Landing stagnation.” “Mayor Lenny Curry,” observed Monroe, “has fashioned himself a different kind of Jacksonville chief executive, building over the past few years a creative—albeit flimsy—origin myth about what came before him and how he has since delivered the city from mediocrity. Curry has indirectly criticized his predecessors ... for relying too much on public input, for desiring consensus, for talking issues to death and in the process ultimately doing nothing. That kind of navel gazing, Curry has said publicly time and again, is responsible for so much stagnation. Heck, it’s why The Jacksonville Landing has fallen into disrepair ... The critics—those ninnies who now complain that it’s not wise to tear a structure down without a plan to replace it—they would just have us talk the issue into oblivion. But not Curry, Man of Action. The Decider. Savior Curry. Reform Curry. The Quarterback.” If Curry’s ham-fisted talking points sound familiar, it’s because our own Folio Politics columnist has blithely regurgitated them in these pages recently. Monroe saw the spin for what it was. “This is nonsense,” he wrote, “a dangerous myth that would grant a secretive mayor already inclined to bypass public input permission to continue doing it. Endless public dialogue is not to blame for the copper-topped embarrassment on the Jacksonville waterfront. Political games and politicians, including Curry, are to blame. Were it not for political gamesmanship,The Landing as it sits today would have been demolished already, and in its place would be an entirely different structure that had been fully vetted in public.” There you have it, Mayor. Some of us choose to believe our lying eyes. 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

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LET’S HAVE A WAR TThe h VVENEZUELA ENEEZUEELA PPROBLEM ROBLEM M

NOT TOO FAR FROM HERE, IN VENEZUELA, there is a genuine crisis of leadership that the United States is poised to resolve. President Nicolas Maduro, who still holds the title depending on who you ask, is a Cuban/Russian asset, handpicked by his late and unlamented predecessor, Hugo Chavez President Juan Guaidó, meanwhile, is friendly to the United States. He has already made what one could call a state visit to Florida, where Republicans and Democrats alike stand with him (and with “freedom” in Venezuela). The American military, at this writing, is on standby. One presumes that covert ops are happening already, of course, and have been for a long time. Saber rattling from Florida leaders? Well, of course. Senator Rick Scott was the first to say the military may have a public role here, urging the White House to put assets in place to protect “freedom and democracy in Venezuela.” “We are going to have a Syria if we don’t take this seriously,” Scott said last week. He has been floating the military option for weeks, but events are only now catching up. It’s worth noting how comfortable Scott is in the foreign policy space. During his term as governor, eight years of gaggles on state issues seemed to come back to “jobs, jobs, jobs.” He spent most of his campaign for Senate playing keep-away from the press, with Hurricane Michael recovery efforts offering him all the earned media he could want on an uncontroversial topic. One could argue that, as governor, Scott had anticipated the Venezuelan crisis. He moved to end state contracts with the socialist regime, and while here in Jacksonville in July 2017, he conferred with Goldman Sachs, urging disinvestment in Venezuela as long as Maduro is President. Scott sought earned media for his antiMaduro stance for a while, and now he’s finally getting it, where he serves up the kinds of quotes we haven’t heard in almost two decades. “There are some who will say this isn’t our fight, that the millions of Venezuelans suffering 2,000 miles away are not our concern,” Scott said last month to the American Enterprise Institute. “Some have criticized the mere mention of the crisis in Venezuela by those like myself as American imperialism or a U.S.-backed coup. I completely reject that,” Scott said. Does that sound familiar? It’s the same kind of Churchillian rhetoric used to sell the wars in the Middle East when Dubya was president. There are presumptions from then that apply to now.

When America invaded Iraq in 2003, the messaging was that the war would be over in weeks, and that forces would be greeted as “liberators.” Did that strictly hold true? The question answers itself. Scott’s Senate colleague, Marco Rubio, likewise wants action. “This is the moment for those military officers in Venezuela to fulfill their constitutional oath and defend the legitimate interim President [Guaidó] in this effort to restore democracy,” he tweeted last week. “You can write history in the hours and days ahead. After years of suffering freedom is waiting for people of Venezuela. Do not let them take this opportunity from you. Now is the moment to take to the streets in support of your legitimate constitutional government. Do not allow this moment to slip away. It may not come again,” Rubio urged. There has been a narrative gap between the version of this we see in the United States and what the rest of the world sees. Especially here in Florida, where Venezuelan expats hold sway south of this paper’s distribution footprint, we are presented only with the Manichean “freedom fighter” narrative. There is another case to be made. Venezuela and its patron, Cuba, are the two gravest threats to America’s hemispheric dominance. They represent staging areas for Russia, China and potentially other powers that want to interfere in our sphere of influence as we do theirs. The case for Venezuelan military action, ultimately, is predicated on the zero-sum game that is foreign policy in the post-Indispensable Nation world. The Iraq and Afghanistan theaters ended up validating what Vice President Dick Cheney predicted in an interview: decades of battles in the shadows, a generational struggle. If we embark on another crusade like this—and we could be—it would be prudent in terms of both politics and policy to lay out the stakes: It may cost a few trillion. It may take a decade or two. And it may escalate, if Russia provokes American forces. It’s not a simple operation. We have bet on American hegemony since the end of World War II. That has come at the expense of other countries; some of them now sense our weakness and are poised to exploit it. The question now: do we have leaders who can level with us about the stakes? A.G. Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com MAY 8-14, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 7

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JACKSONVILLE DANCE THEATRE IN CONCERT JDT’s seventh annual dance concert features choreography by guest artist Jay Jackson (pictured) as well as new work by Artistic Director Rebecca R. Levy and St. Augustine-based composer Joanne Maffia. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, floridatheatre.com, $28.50-$38.50.

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10 ANDY, DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS ONE? ST. AUGUSTINE ORCHESTRA SEASON FINALE

The Ancient City’s community orchestra wraps its 57th season with a space-age program marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. It’s “Out of This World.” 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, Lightner Museum, St. Augustine, staugustineorchestra.org, $12-$25.

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11 CELEBRATE THE SCENE FULL SEND

Florida Mining Gallery fetes its eighth anniversary with an exhibition showcasing works by a dozen of Jacksonville’s finest contemporary visual artists, including Eric Gillyard (pictured) and Ali Youngblood. 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Florida Mining Gallery, Southside, floridamininggallery.com, free. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

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11 ONE-PERSON BAND TASH SULTANA

With their dreamy guitar sound and loop station, the Melbourne, Australiabased solo artist became a YouTube sensation. Now Sultana is headlining a U.S. tour. The Pierce Brothers open. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, The Amp, St. Augustine, staugamphitheatre.com, $42.

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12 MOMS LOVE TO SWING

MOTHER’S DAY BIG BAND BASH

The Amelia Island Jazz Festival hosts this eighth annual Mother’s Day dinner and dance. Live entertainment is provided by a for-real big band: 17 members strong, led by drummer Les DeMerle and starring vocalist Bonnie Eisele (pictured). 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Omni Amelia Island Plantation, ameliaislandjazzfestival.com, $90.

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MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD!

Just in time for Mother’s Day, St. Augustine’s A Classic Theatre (ACT) presents a collection of stage sketches about the rough and the smooth of parenting. 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center, $20.

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10 SIMPLY THE BEST MAMA BLUE

This free concert stars soul singer Sarah Sanders, also known as Mama Blue. Northeast Florida’s breakout diva, Blue’s smoky, emotive melodies won her Best Vocalist in our Best of Jax 2018 readers poll. 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, Plaza de la Constitución, free.

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DANCE KALEIDOSCOPE

For the fifth year running, Romanza Festivale hosts its regional dance-off. Dancers from 16 student and professional organizations strut their stuff under the direction of choreographer Judy Woodruff. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, Lewis Auditorium, Flagler College, $5-$15. 10 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

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JACKSONVILLE ARMADA FC VS. MIAMI FC

The Armada U-23 soccer team opens its regular home season against the 2018 National Premier Soccer League champions. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Patton Park, 2850 Hodges Blvd., jacksonvillearmada.com, free.

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10 BABY GOT TRACK (AND FIELD)

ASUN CONFERENCE OUTDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

Men’s and women’s track and field teams descend on Jacksonville for the ASUN Conference Championships. Local schools UNF and JU will compete for titles. 9 a.m. Friday-Saturday, May 10-11, Hodges Stadium, 1 UNF Dr., unfospreys.com, $10 (one day), $15 (two days).

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PEACH BELT CONFERENCE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The top eight teams in the regular season standings battle for the Peach Belt Conference title in a pool-play format. Flagler College is the host school. Times and match-ups TBD, Friday-Sunday, May 10-12, Drysdale Field, 1640 Old Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine, flaglerathletics.com, $5-$8. MAY 8-14, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 11

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Must Have Base Access

PARTY TIME FAMILY FUN RUN

This free 5K/1-mile run is fun for the whole family. There’s face paint, bubbles, a bounce house and more. The race starts at the Antenna Farm, at the south end of Mustin Road. 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturday, May 11, NAS Jacksonville MWR, 542-3518, free.

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TELL ME A STORY KIDS STORY TIME

On the second Tuesday of each month, Mayport MWR offers a free story and activity for kids, no matter their age. 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, Ribault Bay Community Center, NAVSTA Mayport, 270-5145, free.

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BOOTS ON THE GROUND POKER RUN AND CONCERT

American Legion Riders Chapter 9, Flamingo Lake RV Resort and Dick’s Wings join forces for this all-day charity event, boasting live music, a car show and a golf cart poker run. 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Flamingo Lake RV Resort, 3640 Newcomb Rd., Northside, 647-5265, $5-$20. 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

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NO CHIPS REQUIRED BEGINNER SALSA CLASS

Puerto Rican instructor Luis Caballero leads this introduction to the art of Latin dance. 7-8 p.m. Thursday May 9, Willie Galimore Recreation Center, 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, palmcoast-salsadancing.com, $10, must register online.

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LATIN KARAOKE NIGHT

These weekend karaoke sessions put the great Latin songbook at your disposal. Choose a hit and sing your heart out. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, May 11; 6 -11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Latin House Grill, 5584 Timuquana Rd., Westside, latinhousegrilljax.com, free.

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11 BAR, GRILL & PARTY SABADOS URBANOS

Hosted by DJ NegroRemix, this Caribbean party redefines “Latin urbanism” by blending salsa, merengue, bachata and reggaeton. 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Mojitos Caribbean Cuisine Bar & Grill, 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 39, Southside, facebook.com/MojitosBarAndGrillJax, free. MAY 8-14, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 13

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MEGA BABY GOAT YOGA

The City of Fernandia Beach and Our Enchanted Forest join forces to provide a morning of calming yoga in the company of 20 adorable little baby goats called kids 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, Central Park, 1200 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, cofbparksandrec.us, $35.

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12 UNFOLD THE MEANING AND PURPOSE TEA CEREMONY SUNDAYS

Leaf and Bean invites you to decompress and learn how to be present. The 5,000-year-old Chinese tea ceremony has a rich heritage and many health benefits. Tea and snacks provided. Must register in advance. 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12, House of Leaf & Bean, 14474 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, houseofleafnbean.com/events, $5.

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10 AMERICAN (LUNG ASSOCIATION) IDOL LIP SYNC FOR LUNGS

This fundraiser features local celebrities lip-synching for votes and donations to benefit the American Lung Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to combat asthma and cancer. 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, Andrew A. Robinson Theater, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr., lipsyncforlungsjax.org, $50- $75. 14 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

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18 UNDER 18 KIDS PICKS SUMMER EDITION CAMP & ACTIVITY DIRECTORY

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Northeast Florida on the Rise

he Bold City of the South has produced its share of influential sons and daughters. Johnny Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Ashley Greene (Twilight) and Jack Youngblood (NFL) come to mind. But one need not be a megastar to rock the world. Northeast Florida is home to hundreds of incredible kids changing their world in ways big and small— from volunteers to artists, cancer activists to athletes, world-class performers and more. We put out a call for local youths who are making a difference, and you answered with dozens of “18 Under 18” nominees. While we can’t share all their stories, we are incredibly proud of each of them. Here now is a glimpse of Northeast Florida’s extraordinary homegrown talent, with their ages noted in their photo. Our “18 Under 18” profiles are accompanied by a gallery of original art created by local kids. ds. An Tran, 11th grade, Salvation, acrylic on canvas, 24”x26”

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Adams 15 Hannah Pediatric Cancer Survivor and Activist Fleming Island

Hannah was diagnosed with Stage III Nephroblastoma at age five. Her battle with pediatric cancer inspired her to share her story, raise awareness and spread hope to all children. Along the way she’s raised more than $40,000 with the American Cancer Society #GoldTogether Program, and served as a Hyundai Hope On Wheels Ambassador. Hannah’s family’s foundation, H.U.G.S. 4 Childhood Cancer, focuses on legislative Photo by Brion Price Photography awareness, family support and community awareness. Cancer-free for nine year now, Hannah promotes her cause by competing in pageants. She dreams of becoming a Pediatric Oncologist and, one day, ending pediatric cancer.

Bowen 12 Maddie Competitive Swim Champion St. Johns

Maddie is a competitive, year-round swimmer for the Bolles School Sharks. She began swimming at age eight. At 10, she placed first in the state in the 200 and 500 free, and was ranked nationally in those events. She recently competed at the International Swim Coaches Association TYR Elite Showcase. Maddie is most proud of her participation in the national Open Water Zone Championships, where she represented her state and placed fourth overall in her age group and first in a relay team. Maddie dreams about swimming for the University of Florida team and Photo by Sarah Bowen eventually competing in the Olympics.

Glover 16 Niveah Poet and Writer Jacksonville

A talented wordsmith from Jacksonville’s Northside, Niveah joined LaVilla School of the Arts’ poetry team in sixth grade, a feat usually reserved for seventh and eighth graders. She’s actively involved with Jacksonville Arts & Music School (JAMS), where she’s directed a full-length play performed by fellow JAMS students. The gifted communicator served as a guest speaker at the Jacksonville Public Education Fund Teacher of the Year Celebration and is currently working on a collection of original poetry. She dreams of becoming a writer, owning a black-excellence magazine, and writing bestselling novels and sold-out plays.

DiMartino 18 Indie Award-Winning Film Maker St. Augustine

Indie DiMartino’s 2018 short film Usual made the finals for Best Screenplay and Best Original Score at the All American High School Film Festival. It was also selected among the “Best of the Fest.” The director received a Gold Key for the film at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and later the American Visions Award. Indie plans to work toward a BFA in Production at Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts. Photo by Lara DiMartino He dreams of working professionally in the film industry. When not film making, Indie enjoys performing all over Northeast Florida with his band, Subdivision.

Hausman 11 Talan Artist and Boy Scout Green Cove Springs

When his friend, Ian Bailey, was diagnosed with bone cancer this past February, Talan wanted to help. Combining his passion for fishing with his artistic ability, he created a series of aquatic life studies with the intent to raise money for Ian. Talan’s mom posted the first images to Facebook and they went viral. To date, Talan has drawn and painted more than 100 works and raised nearly $4,000 for the Bailey family. Talan is also actively involved with Boy Scouts and his church youth group. He’s not certain what he wants to be when Photo by Kristen Hausman he grows up, but it will probably involve fishing.

Gimenez 10 Lucas Martial Arts and Golf Phenom Jacksonville

A martial artist and golfer since age two, Lucas has qualified for world championships in both sports and has placed in numerous local and state competitions. Lucas loves training. His personal goal is to put in 10,000 hours of training over a 10-year span. He loves teaching, too. He’s an assistant instructor at Karate America in Ponte Vedra. Lucas is a second-degree black belt (and set to test for his third-degree this summer). He Photo by Amber Smith-Gimenez dreams of becoming a martial-arts master as well as a professional golfer.

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Lewis 17 Sydney Softball Star Fleming Island

Sydney is an athlete with a heart for volunteering. The National Honor Society student has played on the FACA 6A AllAcademic Team for the past three years and has been a Varsity Softball team scholar for just as long. She also served as Senior Class Vice President at Clay High School and is a member of the Beta Club, American Sign Language Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She looks forward to studying civil engineering at the University of Florida this fall. Sydney was recently Photo by Ginny Stephens diagnosed with Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, but she won’t let that slow her down.

Amburgey 16 Landon Musical Theater Star Green Cove Springs

Landon loves the performing arts. When not helping at his family’s horse farm or participating in 4H, the Fleming Island High School AICE student is actively involved in community theater. He’s currently playing Gaston in Beauty and the Beast at Orange Park Community Theater (OPCT). Landon has also performed at The Island Theater in Fleming Island. He’s an award-winning vocalist, too. In the future, Landon hopes to enroll in the University of Florida’s voice and musical theater programs. His goal is to Photo by Danielle Summerton perform on Broadway.

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Anasha Barnes, 11th grade, Money Can’t Buy Happiness?, acrylic on canvas, 32”x48”

“Kamy” Loustau 18 Kamryn Star Soccer Player Orange Park

A soccer star and a scholar, Kamy holds a 4.97 GPA at Saint Johns Country Day School. As captain, she led the school soccer team to its eighth straight state championship this year. She has also helped the Chemathon and Spanish teams place in recent statewide competitions. Kamy serves as Student Council President and editor of the school’s yearbook in addition to her involvement with the school’s volunteer organization, Interact Club. She is headed to Princeton University this fall and looks forward Photo by Beth Kailes to playing on their soccer team.

Jessie Miller Taekwondo Champion Ponte Vedra Beach

This martial arts master-in-training has competed in national and international tournaments. Jessie has won multiple state championships, including a triple crown. Her proudest achievements: earning her black belts (she acquired her third-degree black belt this year) and assistant teaching collar. When not practicing on the mat, the honor-roll student enjoys drama club and serving at church. Jessie dreams of becoming a taekwondo master—and a triple champion on the European, Pan-Am Photo by Xavier Javier and world circuits. 20 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

Maass 17 Isaiah Autism Activist and Photographer Jacksonville

Growing up with a severely autistic sister taught Isaiah how to live a full life and appreciate the small things. It’s also made him passionate about helping others. Isaiah volunteers with Surfers for Autism, and he’s extremely proud of his award from the Jacksonville School for Autism. The National Honors Society student plays football at Paxon School for Advanced Studies, where he’s enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. He’s also an award-winning photography editor in his school’s journalism program. Isaiah hopes to study psychology in Photo by Isaiah Maass college and become a Behavioral Therapist.

Eila Niece 11 Tobi Community Volunteer Jacksonville

Tobi is a volunteer who prides herself on giving back to the community, especially the homeless. She proudly serves in the homeless ministry at San Marco United Methodist Church every Wednesday, where she organizes, folds and prepares supplies, gives out clean clothes, serves dinner and assists in cleanup. Tobi’s also passionate about protecting animals. Homeschooled by her parents, Tobi is an excellent student and a member of Classical Conversations of Mandarin. She loves musical theater and studies at SET Studios. Tobi dreams of one day becoming a wildlife biologist.

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J. Stiles 17 Emily Award-Winning Artist Jacksonville

Emily explores everyday high-school themes with painting, drawing and sculpting, transforming the mundane into beautiful canvases. She has submitted work to—and has been recognized by— local and national art competitions. Emily received the National Scholastic Art Silver Award and multiple Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Oh, and she rocked the Best of Duval High School Art Competition three years running. Volunteering and fostering for local animal shelters is a passion. Emily looks forward to attending Jacksonville Photo by Graciela Borrerro-Micheo University, where she’ll pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Illustration. She hopes to become a fine artist and entrepreneur.

Taylor 15 Lana Acclaimed Filmmaker Jacksonville

Lana enjoys the entire creative process of making movies: writing and directing screenplays, choreographing dance routines, editing and more. She studies film at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and loves the challenging nature of their program. Lana was awarded the 2018 Female Rising Award at the All American High School Film Festival for Astronaut Starbright, a documentary short about a young girl of color who dreams of becoming an Photo by David Longobardo astronaut. The award inspired Lana to work even harder at her craft. She hopes her passion grows into an active career in filmmaking.

Kaimyn Graham, 11th grade, Sacrifice, acrylic on paper, 12”x18” 22 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

Danielle Marie Summerton Musical Theater Star and Animal Rescue Activist

Jacksonville

Musical theater is Danielle’s passion. She’s performed in 21 community theater productions since age 11. Most recently, she played Fiona in The Island Theater’s Shrek the Musical. In addition, Danielle is part of Fleming Island High School’s Thespian Honors Society and is an AICE student. Her vocals have won awards at both district and state competitions. When she’s not performing, helping backstage or dreaming of a future on Broadway, she’s rescuing animals. Danielle can be found most weekends at Middleburg’s Safe Animal Shelter. Her family Photo by Christie Anderson has fostered over 300 Safe-sourced kittens over the past three years.

Tran 17 An Award-Winning Artist Jacksonville

An is an accomplished artist whose work has been featured in international student literary magazine, Élan. She’s the Junior Art Liaison for the National Arts Honor Society, a member of the National Honors Society and National Math Honors Society, and president of the Robotics Club of her school, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. This year, her surrealist portrait of her father, Hoa, earned An a Gold Key and American Visions Nomination at the Scholastic Art and Photo by Hoa Tran Writing Awards. An would love to become an architect and design efficient, environmentally friendly homes.

Kaitlyn Griffin, 11th grade, Expedition, acrylic on glass windowpane, 36”x26”

Abigail “Abby” Webber Violinist and Volunteer Jacksonville

Abby is an outstanding student, volunteer and community activist. She is also the first-chair violinist in the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Orchestra Department. The young musician helped grow her school’s chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Artists. She travels internationally, helping missionaries in areas of education, literacy, social justice, health care and economic development. She played the electric violin as part of YouthQuake Live; the gig took her to Uganda, where she and her bandmates worked in an orphanage. Abby plans to get a teaching degree in music Photo by Maisy Webber education and a masters in ethnomusicology so she can travel the world and cross cultural boundaries through music.

Olivia Williams

Musical Theater Actress and Athlete Keystone Heights + Fleming Island

Olivia is a straight-A student at Clay County’s Keystone Heights Elementary School. She’s a gymnast at Starlight Gym and a musical theater actress. Olivia is also an athlete who runs track, surfs and plays soccer. She has appeared as Molly in The Island Theater’s production of Annie and several other plays. In the fall of 2018, she was recruited by Palatka’s Florida School of the Arts to play the character of Little Girl in the college production of Ragtime. Olivia is an avid baker and hopes to become a Photo by Tricia Williams professional cook or actress when she grows up.

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NICE CATCH

GET HOOKED ON FISHING

Kids 15 years old and younger can get in on the fun of learning a lifelong hobby and there will be raffles, games, snacks and pony rides. The event is organized in partnership with Jacksonville Beach Police Department so, yes, there’s Dunk-a-Cop. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., May 11, Huguenot Park, 218 16th Ave. S., Jax Beach, 247-6236, jacksonvillebeach.org, free. SAT

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DAZZLING DOLPHINS

Kids ages three to five can discover dolphins through hands-on crafts and literature. And, with a park-pass upgrade, they can spend the day with real dolphins. 11 a.m.-noon Sat., May 11, Marineland Dolphin Adventure, 9600 Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine, marineland.net/early-learners, $14 parent/child. FRI

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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE WILD AMELIA NATURE FESTIVAL

This jam-packed weekend features a sea turtle release and river cruises on Friday, a free eco-expo Saturday and adventurous eco-tours on Sunday. The Kids Niche offers hands-on nature-based activities. Fri., Sat. & Sun., May 17, 18 & 19, Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, wildamelia.org, prices vary. 26 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

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EXPEDITION DINOSAUR

MOSH opens a new traveling exhibit just in time for summer. Expedition Dinosaur explores paleontology with large-scale animatronic dinosaurs, dino research video stations, augmented reality sand play, a fabulous dino photo op, fossil digs and more. May 25-Sept. 2, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Cir., Northbank, themosh.org, $12-$15.

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JUICY & DELICIOUS

CLAY COUNTY WATERMELON FESTIVAL

Celebrate the quintessential summer fruit at this quirky, family-friendly festival, loaded with plenty of free watermelon samples, as well as artisan treats to purchase (watermelon fudge, anyone?). And there’s a seed-spitting contest; no etiquette required. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun., June 22 & 23, Clay County Fairgrounds, 2497 S.R. 16 W., Green Cove Springs, claycountyfest.com, $6. FRI

SO FUN!

ORANGE PARK KIDS FEST

The sixth annual festival is designed for children younger than 12, with food, music, interactive shows, displays, games and activities. Entertainment includes wild ventriloquist Captain Character (pictured). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri. & Sat., June 7 & 8, Orange Park Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave., opkidsfest.com, free.

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YUMMY IN MY TUMMY GUMMY-MAKING CLASS

This hour-long, interactive gummy-creating class lets children four years old and older make their own sweet treats and learn the science behind gelling agents. 3 p.m. Sun., June 16, Sweet Pete’s, 400 N. Hogan St., Downtown, sweetpetescandy.com, $16.

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CAST A WIDE NET FAMILY SEINING

The entire family can trek to Guana Tolomato Matanzas Estuarine Research Reserve every second Saturday of the month, when naturalists teach visitors how to use seine nets to collect a variety of fish and crab species native to this area. 9-11 a.m. Sat., June 8, GTM National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra, gtmnerr.org, free with registration. 28 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

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This kids art activity gives students six to 12 access to the exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse before they try their own Impressionist painting technique. Studio classes are held every third Saturday of the month. Registration is required. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat., June 15, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., cummermuseum.org, $10/$15.

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Florida is a scenic place to call home, and many artists have famously recreated our state’s scenery. The Cummer Museum has several Florida-inspired works in its collection. Youngsters can admire these and create their own watercolor masterpieces. The class is best for ages six to 12. Registration required. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat., July 20, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., cummermuseum.org, $10/$15.

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Party like it’s 1776! St. Augustine is the perfect backdrop for your Fourth of July festivities, starting with a free concert by The All Star Orchestra and concluding with a spectacular fireworks display over Matanzas Bay and the Castillo de San Marcos. 6-10 p.m. Thur., July 4, Bayfront, St. Augustine, citystaug.com/fireworks, free.

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First Wednesday ArtWalk is a wonderful opportunity to see what’s new in Jacksonville’s creative community. This month it’s themed Red, White & Blues. Explore Hemming Park, then head to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) for free admissions and Art Fusion, an educator-led, hands-on children’s art program inspired by works in the museum’s collection. 5-8 p.m. Wed., July 3, MOCA, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, mocajacksonville.unf.edu, free. MAY 8-14, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 29

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TIME TRAVEL

CANDLELIGHT TOUR

A historical reenactor guides folks through Fernandina Beach’s Fort Clinch by candlelight, as soldiers did during the fort’s 19th-century heyday. Make reservations up to a week in advance. 8:50-9:50 p.m. Sat., Aug. 3, Fort Clinch State Park, 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina, floridastateparks.org/fortclinch, $3 (after park admission). SAT

HISTORY ROCKS MILITIA TRAINING

On the first Saturday every month, visitors watch the Fort Mose Militia muster and demonstrate historical weapons. Youngsters can join the Junior Militia, training with handmade wooden toy muskets and wearing authentic militia uniform items. 9-11:30 a.m. Sat., Aug. 3, Fort Mose Historic State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, fortmose.org, free.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL FOOD TRUCK RALLY

School may be back in session, but the summer fun’s far from done. Celebrate the beginning of a successful school year at Hemming Park with loads of tasty snacks. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Aug. 24, Hemming Park, 135 W. Monroe St., Downtown, hemmingpark.org, free. 30 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

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PAW-SOME PAW PATROL LIVE!

This live-action production, complete with singing and dancing pooches dressed as emergency personnel, is great fun for kids one to six years old. 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sat., Aug. 3; noon & 4 p.m. Sun., Aug. 4, Times-Union Center, 300 Water St., Downtown, timesunioncenter.com, $19-$110.

CAMPS & ACTIVITIES 4-H YOUTH EXPO St. Johns County 4-H Youth Development Program holds a free expo 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 18 at 3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine, 2090430, stjohns.ifas.ufl.edu/4-H.shtml. Presentations and hands-on activities, food, contests, photos, graphic design exhibits, potato art, science fair, demonstrations and workshops. 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 Orange Park and St. Augustine sites have mini golf, laser tag, game arcades, food and go-kart racing; Jax Beach offers most of that plus water slides, a river and splashy pools. ALHAMBRA SUMMER THEATRE CAMP 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com, 280-0614 The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach and Alhambra Theatre & Dining hold a two-week camp, June 17-28 weekdays, for ages 9-12 to experience the theater and acting. Camp culminates in a three-course served dinner and performance July 1. A camper’s dinner ticket plus one family member is included with registration. The theater also stages The Little Mermaid June 12-July 28; check website for those details. AMELIA RIVER TOURS 1 N. Front St., Fernandina, 261-9972, ameliarivercruises.com Eco-shrimping tours are 10 a.m. every Thur.-Sat., starting June 6. Drag an Otter Trawl shrimp net, view the live catch and hear marine biologists discuss local wildlife and eco-systems. A twohour tour is $27 adults, $17 kids; reservations recommended. BABS’ LAB ART CAMP 603 King St., CoRK Studios, Riverside, barbaracolaciello.com/register/betheartcamp Hope McMath and Barbara Colaciello offer a unique two-week hands-on camp promoting creative freedom, critical thinking and teamwork through art-making, storytelling and journaling. Campers meet artists at CoRK, do improv, and make paintings, prints, artist books and more, culminating in an art exhibit and a performance. Camp is July 15-26 for middle and high-schoolers; scholarships available. BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657 ext. 114, beachesmuseum.org For visiting camps and daycares, BMHP offers and themed programs, tours, a 28-ton steam locomotive and model trains. Check website for fees, details. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon4 p.m. Sun. BEACHES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 1150 Fifth St. N., Jax Beach, 246-2466 ext. 121, beachesepiscopalschool.org This private school offers programs for kids entering grades Pre-K through sixth, June 10-July 19. For times, fees and details, call the school or go online. BLACK CREEK OUTFITTERS 10051 Skinner Lake Dr., Southside, 645-7003, blackcreekoutfitters.com Owners Helen and Joe Butler offer kayak and standup paddleboard sessions throughout the summer, as well as various clinics on how to function outdoors. Some clinics are free; check their schedule. Classes are primarily for beginners, and kayakers must know how to swim. Standup paddleboard yoga is also featured. Call for details. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA A safe atmosphere for kids, Boys & Girls Clubs hold summer camps in Northeast Florida. Activities include summer reading, computer classes, arts & crafts, sports and games. bgcnf.org CAMP BROADWAY Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., 357-8934, artistseriesjax.org Introduces children 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 10-14. For fees and details, go to the website. CAMP ENCORE, CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Downtown, 356-5507, jaxcathedral.org Camp is held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 10-28. One-of-akind instruction in dance, music, theater and visual arts, led by qualified teaching artists. Fee is $214/session, ages 6-11. Extended care, scholarships and lunch plans available. CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS NATIONAL MONUMENT 1 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 829-6506, nps.gov/casa/index.htm Re-enactors relate experiences of the 1740s Spanish colonial soldiers, and fire off cannons every hour, every Fri., Sat. and Sun. through August from the northeast gun deck. Admission $10 adult; ages 15 & younger free, when accompanied by an adult. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org Camps and workshops are offered to encourage artistic expression, art appreciation and imagination through visual, culinary and performing arts. Weekly thematic sessions are 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 9 a.m.-2 p.m., for ages 4-16, weekdays, June 3-Aug. 9. Fees vary by session. Campers bring lunches; snacks and art supplies provided. Call or go online for details and fees.

At Episcopal School, girls in grades 3-12 hone their lacrosse skills June 17-21, with mentoring from Division 1 players from University of Florida, Jacksonville University and Presbyterian College, plus Episcopal Varsity Girls team. Yes, boys get their own camp, June 24-28, with Head Coach Glenn Carter. Check the website esj.org/summer for details.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 355-0630, cummer.org The Cummer offers a Gallery Under 5, for ages 18 months-5 years. Drop-in arts classes, art education programs, exhibits and a garden also featured. Free admission 4-9 p.m. every Tue. Camp Cummer, an elementary school camp, for kids going into grades 1-6, is held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., weekdays, June 10-July 26. Kids draw, paint, construct and explore art and nature. Session fee is $200 members, military families; $230 nonmembers. Call for fees and schedules. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS 4455 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, 396-5751, esj.org/summer Episcopal School offers Academic Classes & Camps, starting June 3 through Aug. 1; weekdays. Athletic & Activities Camp, including just about every sport imaginable as well as Driver’s Ed, run May 24 through July 26. The annual Eagle Arts Camp, an extensive, varied arts camp for ages 6-14, featuring music, musical theater, creative dramatics, movement, arts & crafts, storytelling, mime and improv, is themed Reignite this year, runs June 10-21 weekdays. For details and fees, go to the awesome, meticulous website. FIRST WEDNESDAY ARTWALK June’s theme is sixth annual Bold City Brewery Summer Sizzle, June 5, Downtown. July’s theme is Red, White & Blues, July 3. August’s theme is sixth annual Back to School SmARTS, Aug. 7. The ArtWalk is 5-9 p.m., with more than 46 venues for live music, restaurants, galleries, museums, businesses and hotspots (some open after 9 p.m.), spanning 15 Downtown Jacksonville blocks. iloveartwalk.com. FREE LIBRARY EVENTS Duval, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay counties libraries offer programs all summer to keep little kids, tweens and teens busy. Free movies are shown at some branches. Storytimes for specific age groups, as well as family events, scavenger hunts, teen clubs and music events, too. Free admission. Check the branch website for details: jaxpubliclibrary.org, sjcpls.org, claycountygov. com, nassaureads.com. FOURTH OF JULY Northeast Florida has several fireworks displays, including St. Augustine (ci.st-augustine.fl.us),

World Golf Village (WorldGolfHallofFame.org), Fernandina Beach, Jax Beach (jacksonvillebeach. org) and Downtown Jax (jacksonvillelanding. com). And there’s always a need for beaches cleanup volunteers. Check city websites for updated info. HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE Wilson Center, FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-2222, 632-5000, fscj.edu This year, participants who are current seventh12th grade students in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau and outer-lying counties perform Newsies, from July 19-21 and 26-28. Local high school actors, dancers, singers, technicians and musicians are needed. Call for fee information; scholarships are available. JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS 370 Zoo Pkwy., Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org Mother’s Day Brunch is May 12. For details on this and all the Zoo has to offer, go to the website. Summer camp lets campers explore the natural world while playing games, meeting animals and keepers and more. Sessions for campers entering K-eighth grades are June 10-Aug. 2. J&S CAROUSEL, DAVENPORT PARK 180 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1006 This area landmark offers old-timey carnival fun at only $1 a ride. JACKSONVILLE ICE & SPORTSPLEX 3605 Philips Hwy., Southside, 399-3223, jaxiceandsportsplex.com The ice skating facility offers lessons and holds public ice skating sessions every week. Open daily. JUMBO SHRIMP BASEBALL Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com The hometown Shrimp swing for the fences against other Double A teams from around the region all summer, with kid-friendly events and giveaways. May 13: National Apple Pie Day, National Frog Jumping Day. May 14: Dog Day. May 19: Princess day! May 28: National Hamburger Day,. June 7: Pirates vs Ninjas. June 9: A Story of Toys. June 20: Boy Band Night. June 21: ’70s Night! June 22: Ramen Noodle Appreciation

Night. June 23: Southpaw’s Birthday! Fireworks every Friday home game. July 13: Red Caps Negro League Night. July 14: Mac & Cheese Day. July 16: Big Splash Day. July 23: Bert, Ernie & Elmo. July 26: Florida Man (local Lane Pittman) Night. July 27: Hammerin’ Hank Night. July 28: Star Wars Night! Aug. 10: Family Faith Night. National S’mores Day. Aug. 11: Super Hero Day! Check website for details. JAX COOKING STUDIO 14035 Beach Blvd., Ste. 6, Intracoastal, 742-5906, jaxcookingstudio.com All camp sessions are hands-on, and the kids, ages six and older, really get involved—maybe because they eat what they make. (What a concept, Mom!) They focus on kitchen safety, using math in measurements, practical kitchen layout, food science, sustainability, creativity, reusing and repurposing, teamwork and … cleaning up after themselves. The 10 themed sessions run 9 a.m.noon and 2-5 p.m., weekdays; $250-$310/week. Check the website for all the yummy details. KAYAK AMELIA 13030 Heckscher Dr., Northside, 557-5307, kayakamelia.com Kayak Amelia’s Bullington family utilizes kayaks, bikes and standup paddleboards for kids ages 7-14 to access some of the most pristine ecosystems in Northeast Florida. Crafts, team-building and hands-on activities are featured, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 10-12, June 24-26 and July 8-10. For availability, schedules and fees, call or go to the website. LIMELIGHT THEATRE SUMMER CAMP 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org KIDZfACTory offers six camps for kids in grades K-12, June 4-Aug. 3. Fees vary per child per session. For program details and performance schedules, call or go online. MARINELAND 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-1111, 888-279-9194, marineland.net Dolphins jumping through hoops are no more. The historic marine attraction focuses on dolphin encounters, including an opportunity to feed or swim with the creatures. MAY 8-14, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 31

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 396-6911, mocajacksonville.org MOCA Jax has summer art education programs, free admission for families every Sun., and an interactive fifth-floor exhibit just for kids. The Art camp is for kids ages 4-14; art-making experiences and gallery explorations in eight one-week sessions. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 3-Aug. 2. Fees vary by age group. Campers bring snacks and lunches. Extended care available. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org/educate/discoverycamps MOSH features science- and nature-related exhibits and regular shows at the planetarium and offers science and adventure summer camps. Summer Discovery Camps encourage student curiosity and exploration. Trained MOSH Educators utilize the entire museum to make each camp engaging. Camps run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 3-Aug. 2 for completed K through eighth grades; basic fee is $180 for members; $225 nonmembers. Extended care available. Costs vary; campers pack a lunch. NEPTUNE BEACH ELEMENTARY SUMMER DAY CAMP 1515 Florida Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-5954, duvalschools.org/nbe Camp is 7 a.m.-6 p.m. June 10-July 26, for kids turning 5 before May 1, through fifth-graders. The fee is $1,030 for the summer, which includes field trips, T-shirts, extended day and activities. Call for all the awesome details. PIRATE & TREASURE MUSEUM 12 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 877-467-5863, thepiratemuseum.com Actual pirate treasure, interactive exhibits and a gift shop sure to plunder your wallet. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Check website for details. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The weekly arts and farmers market has regional artists, live bands, jugglers, stilt walkers, clowns and local school bands, plus local produce, crafts and food, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. under the Fuller Warren bridge. riversideartsmarket.com. ST. MARYS RAILROAD & MUSEUM 1000 Osborne St., St. Marys, stmarysrailroad.com Authentic old-time train rides with a circus theme 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. May 18 and 25. TALBOT ISLANDS STATE PARKS 12157 Heckscher Dr., Northside, 251-2320, floridastateparks.org For family activities at all seven parks within the Talbot Islands territory—Pumpkin Hill Preserve, Amelia Island State Park, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, Yellow Bluff Historic State Park, Big Talbot, Little Talbot and Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park—go to the website. THEATREWORKS PRODUCTIONS Free summer theater shows are Three Billy Goats gruff, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. June 21, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 353-3500. The Reluctant Dragon, July 9-12, Main Library, 303

N. Laura St., Downtown. City Mouse & Country Mouse, July 16 & 17, Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, 353-3550; make reservations at theatreworksjax.com. ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM 999 Anastasia Blvd., 824-3337, alligatorfarm.us In addition to a zipline ropes course (must be at least 10 years old and 57 inches tall), the Alligator Farm lets you pose for photos with alligators and features twice-a-day feedings. The bird rookery offers up-close looks at nesting endangered birds, and crocs and other creatures abound in the zoo. Check website for camp details. TREE HILL NATURE CENTER 7152 Lone Star Rd., Arlington, 724-4646, treehill.org Live animal programs, hands-on learning programs and guided trail tours, 50 acres of trails, hummingbird gardens and nature walks. Call for details and fees. TWILIGHT MOVIES IN THE PARK Bull, Russell & Donner Parks, Atlantic Beach, coab.us Family movies (G & PG) outdoors feature free popcorn before the show–bring a picnic basket, lawn chairs blankets–and kids. Aug. 23, Bull Park, See website for additional dates & details. UNF COMPUTING SUMMER CAMP University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2998, computing@unf.edu This day camp focuses, for middle and high school students is held June 17-21, 24-28, July 8-12 and July 15-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. Team building, free buffet lunch, snacks and bottled water are featured. Call for details. General public weekly rate is $500. UNF ECO CAMPS computing @unf.edu/recwell/camps/eco_camp This outdoor day camp focuses on local plants and wildlife and naturalist skills for ages 6-14. Activities include canoeing, hiking, exploring, games, swimming, arts and crafts and field trips. June 3-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays. General public weekly rate is $220. UNF MUSIC CAMPS unf.edu/coas/music/summer_music_camp.aspx Middle School Band Camp is June 9-14, for rising seventh-ninth graders. High School Band Camp is June 16-21, for rising ninth-graduating seniors. Both camps are held at UNF Fine Arts Center. Call for details. UNF YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS CAMPS unf.edu/recwell/camps/youth_sports_and_fitness_camp This day camp focuses on keeping kids active, ages 5-14. Activities include sport skill instruction, free play, indoor rock climbing, group fitness, swimming and field trips. June 3-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays. Call for details. General public weekly rate is $210. WILD WONDERS @ DUTTON ISLAND Dutton Island Preserve, Atlantic Beach, coab.us The Kapok Tree is a journey of discovery of animals from around the world, 11 a.m. May 11 & 25, June 8 & 22. Kids may be called on to hold live animals, and participate in group and individual activities.

Summer is when kids let loose–and the many public parks in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties offer endless activities and places to do just that. From swimming in inland bodies of water or the Atlantic, or roastin’ s’mores around a (supervised) campfire to a whole spectrum of sports, NEFla has it all this summer! oneclay.net, coj.net, nassaucountyfl.com and sjcfl.us are just four websites to hit. 32 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

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arm weather, spectacular views and a strong sense of community are just a few of the factors attracting motorcyclists from far and wide to Northeast Florida. Catering to the interests of such a diverse group of riders, the annual Riding into History event marks its 20th anniversary this week. It’s a celebration of the great American motorcycle, featuring hundreds of antique, race and custom bikes from all over the country. In addition to an array of beautiful bikes, there will also be exhibitors, dealers, food, entertainment and exhibitions on display for the nearly 5,000 expected attendees. “Just like how Amelia Island is a concours for cars, World Golf Village is a concours for motorcycles,” William Robinson told Folio Weekly. Robinson is the founding chairman of RIH Inc. and a lifelong motorcyclist. “I’ve been involved in this event since it’s inception. It’s a great family event at a beautiful location, where all the motorcycles will be displayed around a lake and down a tree-shaded walk.” The annual event was conceived, according to Robinson, as a pit stop on a national charity ride. In the year 2000, The Atlantic Beach Vintage Motorcycle Club’s president, Billy Aldrich, agreed to host women riders as they made their way across the country to raise money for breast cancer. A breakfast was arranged for the guest riders at World Golf Village; the locals decided to take the opportunity to show off their vintage motorcycles. (A vintage motorcycle is typically a bike that is more than 30 years old.) “Everyone really enjoyed the event,” Robinson recalled, “so after the one-time breakfast was over, we decided to hold something like it again every year. I had come up with a t-shirt for the Atlantic Beach Vintage Motorcycle Club that said ‘Riding into History.’ We decided to use that name ... and from

CELEBRATE THE GREAT AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE RIDING INTO HISTORY turns 20 motorcycle riding, and that then on, the event became more or less was [Struck].” what it is today.” The Grand Marshal began riding The 2019 festivities begin with the Harley Davidson motorcycles at the Grand Marshal’s Historic Grand Tour age of 16; she has since ridden more on Friday evening. Leading into the than half a million miles around the next day’s main event, all Riding Into world. Robinson noted that as a result History concours entrants are invited of her experience, she has really become to participate in a scenic ride through a symbol for women involved in the back roads of historic Florida. motorcycle riding in Riding alongside a the United States. Grand Marshal is RIDING INTO HISTORY The official always a privilege, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Riding into History and this year’s Grand World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Concours d’Elegance Marshal is especially is held on Saturday, ridingintohistory.org, $15. noteworthy. Gloria with gifts and Struck, 94, is the first outstanding awards woman to hold the distributed throughout the day. honor. Following her Grand Tour, the Riding into History uses its platform lifelong motorcycle rider is set to address to showcase vintage bikes while raising some 200 guests at the Grand Marshal’s money for charities, including K9s dinner. She plans to discuss her many, for Warriors, a Jacksonville-based many motorcycle adventures. non-profit that pairs rescued animals “Motorcycle riding has traditionally with military veterans. Thus far, the been dominated by men, but more and event has raised over $30,000 for this more women are getting involved,” said organization alone. With more entrants Robinson, who has ridden across six and spectators coming together to continents alongside his wife, Valerie. “There was one woman who really stood out as the female leader of

celebrate Riding into History’s 20th year, the event’s contributing members hope to raise more than ever before. “The purpose of it is really to display the historic nature and the beauty of vintage motorcycles, plus to raise money for charities. No one has ever been paid to work on this event because we want to maximize what we’re able to give to charity,” Robinson explained. “The decision to make K9s for Warriors our charity for the last several years was personal since the organization is locally based, although national in scope.” This year also marks the 5th anniversary of Riding into History’s Youth Judging Program. Incorporating young motorcycle enthusiasts—ages 8 to 16—into their volunteer base, the event gives young people the opportunity to learn about classic, vintage and antique motorcycles. In return, the children and teens are trained to evaluate the motorcycles, and each youth judge is allowed to hand out an award to their favorite bike. The event is a crossroads of motorcycle fandom, with clubs and individual collectors converging to show off their wheels. Regional groups include BMW Northeast Florida (BMW NEF), the Historic Motorcycle Society, the Jacksonville Beach Chrome Divas, the Local Motorcycle Club of America, the Christian Motorcyclist Association and the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club (VJMC). “Trust me,” assured Robinson, “if you have any interest in the history of motorcycles, this is the premiere event in the United States.”

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CLASSICAL, JAZZ

MAJOR/MINOR Led by conductor Deanna Tham, the apprentice musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra perform alongside their professional mentors in the Jacksonville Symphony, under the direction of Music Director Courtney Lewis. 8 p.m. May 10 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Downtown, jaxsymphony.org, $3-$8. RITZ CHAMBER CONCERT World-class musicians perform, 2-3 p.m. May 8, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 899-6038; members free; nonmembers $10; registration required, cummermuseum.org.

BOOKS & POETRY

THE HONEY DEWDROPS The Baltimore-based duo perform acoustic folk tunes from their sixth album, Anyone Can See, 7:30 p.m. May 10, at Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore & Bistro, 1430 Park Ave., Fernandina, 601-2118, storyandsongbookstore.com. C.H. HOOKS The local author presents his latest novel, Alligator Zoo-Park Magic, a salty

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KINKY BOOTS The multiple Tony Awardwinning Broadway musical struts into Jacksonville. The plot follows Englishman Charlie Price, whose family shoe factory is in dire financial straits and in need of a makeover. Hilarity ensues. 7:30 p.m. May 15 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, $39-$96.50, fscjartistseries.org. STAR TREK LIVE Jacksonville Symphony’s associate conductor, Nathan Aspinall, leads the orchestra as it lays down a live soundtrack to J.J. Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek reboot, starring Chris Pine as Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock. 7:30 p.m. May 11 at Daily’s Place, 1 EverBank Field, Sports Complex, jaxsymphony.org, $28.75-$64.76. ANDREW LIPPA’S WILD PARTY The Jazz Age was a wild era, what with all those gangsters and illegal hooch and silly dances–and murder. This musical hits all the right notes, and Players by the Sea opened the speakeasy Club Manifest, an interactive experience before the show, 7-8 p.m. May 10, 11, 17 & 18; $50.The musical Wild Party is staged 8 p.m. May 9-11 & 16-18 at Players by the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289; playersbythesea.org; $28 general admission, $25 senior/student/military. AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ Inspired by the eponymous Fats Waller tune, this music revue celebrates the black musicians of the Harlem Renaissance, 6 p.m. May 8-12 & 14; at 11 a.m. May 11; and at noon May 12 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, $38-$54, alhambrajax.com. THE McCARTNEY YEARS The Alhambra After Dark series presents London, Ontario’s finest Paul McCartney tribute band. They perform hits from The Beatles and Wings, 6 p.m. May 13 at at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, $65, alhambrajax.com. SPRING ONE ACT COMEDIES Directed by Raines Carr, this 75-minute program features young actors reading snappy, one-act pieces by playwrights David Ives (Universal Language, Words, Words, Words, The Philadelphia) and Jonathan Rand (Crazytown, No More Mister Nice Guy). 7:30 p.m. May 9 & 10; 2 p.m. May 12 at Apex Theatre Studio, 5150 Palm Valley Rd., Unit 205, Ponte Vedra Beach, 834-1351, $12, apextheatrejax.com.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE Kristen Walsh (pictured) and Jason Woods star in this original musical adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic, directed by Kelby Siddons with lyrics by Dave Alan Thomas and music by A.J. Neaher. 8 p.m. May 10 & 11 at ABET, 544 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 249-7177, $12-$24, abettheatre.com. romp through swamps and trailer parks, 7 p.m. May 10 at BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026, bookmarkbeach.com. JUST FOR TEENS GAMING CLUB Middle and high school kids, ages 13-18, play Nintendo, NES and all that digital fun stuff, 5-7 p.m. May 8, Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd., 827-6950, sjcpls.org. CHRISTINA MEREDITH The Christian author signs copies of autobiographical Cinder Girl, 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 13 at San Marco Bookstore, 1971 San Marco Blvd., 396-7597, sanmarcobookstore.com.

COMEDY

THE COMEDY ZONE Benji Brown (of Kiki fame) appears at 7:30 p.m. May 9, 7:30 & 10 p.m. May 10 & 11 and at 6 p.m. May 12 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, comedyzone.com; $25-$35. JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Robert Holloway and Jacoby Tyrone Burton are on 8:30 p.m. May 11 at Gypsy Cab Company, 830 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 461-8843, thegypsycomedy club.com; $15.

ART WALKS, AUDITIONS & FARMERS MARKETS

ICONS & LEGENDS Thrasher-Horne Center seeks local artists to exhibit their works, to be themed on musical and pop icons of our time; it opens in July. For submission details, email laurenkeck@sjrstate.edu or go to thcenter.org. ARTRAGEOUS ARTWALK Fernandina Beach’s art walk is organized by the Island Art Association and takes place the second Saturday of every month. 5-8 p.m. May 11, Fernandina Beach, islandart.org/artrageousartwalk. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local & regional art, produce, crafts and LaVilla SOA Jazz Band, Mark Williams & Blue Horse and Oceanway School of Dance, 10 a.m. May 11, below Fuller Warren Bridge, free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

MUSEUMS

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beaches museum.org. Sand, Soul & Rock-n-Roll: Music at the Beaches displays. The Mother of Beaches History: Celebrating the Life of Jean McCormick is on display. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum. org. Free Tuesday is May 7. Carlos Rolón: Lost in Paradise, runs through Oct. 21. Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art, through Dec. 1. Edmund Greacen & World War I runs through Dec. 15. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First Street, Springfield, 356-2992, karpeles.weebly.com. Darwin: On the Origin of Species and Other Matters exhibits through August. Leilani Leo’s solo show, And Also, With You, is on display until through June. LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org. The exhibition, Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist, is on display through June 16. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. Micro-Macro: Andrew Sendor and Ali Banisadr, Invisible Cities: Paintings by Nathan Lewis, Interior Geography: Mark Lester and Painting the Picture exhibit. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Northbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. Neighborhoods marks the 50th anniversary of Jax/ Duval consolidation.

GALLERIES

BOLD BEAN SAN MARCO 1905 Hendricks Ave., 853-6545. Brook Ramsey’s figurative oil paintings are on display. BREW 5 POINTS 1026 Park St. Kenny Wilson’s No Men Do It Alone is on exhibit. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage.com. Joseph Paul Getchius’ works display. Laura O’Neal is May’s featured artist. CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT 207 N. Laura St., Ste. 300, Downtown, capkids.org. Hiromi Moneyhun’s works, Inside Out, display through June 27. MAY 8-14, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 35

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FOR MOM Contemporary artists Noli Novak and George Cornwell observe Mother’s Day with an exhibition of provocative new work exploring the early lives of history’s most infamous villains. The duo take us back to a time when these boogeymen were just MOTHER’S LITTLE ANGELS. The show opens 6 p.m. May 11, Space 42, 2670 Phyllis St. , Riverside, spacefortytwo.com, free.

THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA Jim Smith, Mac Truque and Tonsenia Yonn, BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb. runs through June. org. Travels in Light: David Dunlop Exhibition, STELLERS GALLERY AT PONTE VEDRA 240 through June 15. First Coast Pastel Society A1A N., Ste. 13, 273-6065, stellersgallery. Exhibit, through June 15. com. New works by Dennis Campay and CUTTER & CUTTER FINE ART 333 Village Thomas Hager are on display. Main St., Ponte Vedra, 395-3759, STELLERS GALLERY 1990 San Marco Blvd., cutterandcutter.com. Award-winning artist 396-9492. Abstarct works by Katie Re Scheidt Tang Wei Min exhibits his works. are on display. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Rd., THE VAULT@1930 1930 San Marco Ave., Mandarin, 268-4681, floridamininggallery. thevaultat1930.com. Sergei Orgunov’s art com. An opening reception for the exhibit Full displays. Artists interested in San Marco Art Send is 6 p.m. May 11. Festival call 398-2890 for details. HASKELL GALLERY Jacksonville International THE YELLOW HOUSE 577 King St., Riverside, Airport, Northside, 741-3546, jiaarts.org. 419-9180, yellowhouseart.org. A Simple John Bunker’s works are on display through Show, with works by Sarah Crooks, Doug Eng, July 6. Ali Fernandez, Crystal Floyd, Karen Kurycki, HOME STREET GALLERY & STUDIOS 1451 Andrew Kozlowski, Khalil Osborne, Tatitana Home St., Southbank, 236-8202. Art is for Phoenix, Lorn Wheeler, Kirsten Williams, One Everyone features artists Enzo Torcoletti, Heart Jax runs through July 20. Allison Watson, Pablo Rivera, Colin Misenar, Terse Mullen Muller, Jeff Luque, Kevin Author, EVENTS SCIENCE ON TAP Community science Richard Lundgren, Rebecca Daily and Steven conversation, 6 p.m. May 8, Intuition Ale Durden. April Collum, curator. Works, 929 E. Bay St., Downtown, 683-7720, JENNA ALEXANDER STUDIO 73 San Marco intuitionaleworks.com. St. Johns Riverkeeper Ave., St. Augustine, 850-384-3084, jennaLisa Rinaman discusses Sea Level Rise & alexander.com. Stripes and Buns exhibits. LOST ART GALLERY 210 St. George St., Ste. C-1, Flooding in Jacksonville. A Q&A follows; free. TAKE A STAND SHOWCASE Behold Fabulous St. Augustine, 827-9800, lostartgallery.com. Master artists’ original works display, including Footwork Dance Studio’s annual showcase, 3 p.m. May 11 at Thrasher-Horne Center, 276Degas, Renoir, Rembrandt and Whistler. 6750, $7-$17, thcenter.org. ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, ART IN THE JU LIBRARY TOUR The 10th annual tour has more than 140 original 471-9980. Mary Hubley’s Living the Coastal pieces, many by regional artists, in Landscape, through May 23. Carpenter Library, Jacksonville University, SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 1 Independent Dr., Downtown, southlight.com. The gallery’s 10th ju.edu, free. Tours run through May. HEMMING PARK WALKING CLUB The weekly anniversary show, featuring a chronology stroll, led by Friends of Hemming Park, tells of Southlight’s history and art by 17 former of public art and city history. Meet near the members, including Kevin Arthur, John “Opposing Forces” sculpture at the corner Bunker, Larry Davis, Jim Draper, Doug Eng, of Monroe and Laura streets. 11:30 a.m.Renee Faure, Tom Hagar, Paul Karabinis, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, Hemming Park, Paul Ladnier, Robert Leedy, Pete Petersen, Downtown, hemmingpark.org, free. Dee Roberts, Tom Schifanella, Jane Shirek, 36 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

CONCERTS

He may not be touring with Special Sauce, but singer and guitarist G.LOVE’s solo tour promises the same blend of slacker rock, hip hop and funk that put his band on the alternative map in the 1990s. The Ries Brothers open. 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, Surfer the Bar, Jacksonville Beach, surferthebar.com $35.

Live Music Venues AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA

The GREEN TURTLE Tavern, 14 S. Third St. Buck Smith every Thur. Dan Voll every Fri. Yancy Clegg every Sun. The SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St. Live music every Sun. SLIDERS Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. Ivy Brothers May 10. Alan & Terry, Lauren Marie Band May 11. Shotgun & Luke May12. King Eddie & Pili Pili every Wed. Tad Jennings every Thur. JCnMike every Sun. Mark O’Quinn every Tue. SURF Restaurant, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. Shawn Layne, Davis Turner Band May 11. Full Moon Folk, Katfish Reggie Lee May 12. Hupp Hippman May 13. The Macys every Wed. Kyle Free every Tue.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

CASBAH Café, 3628 St. Johns Ave. Goliath Flores every Wed. Jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon.

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

CASA MARINA, 691 1st St. N. Live music every Sun. COOP 303, 303 Atlantic Blvd., AB Barrett Thomas every Fri. CULHANE’S Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB Michael Funge every Sun. FLYING IGUANA Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB 5 O’Clock Shadow May 10 & 11 GREEN ROOM Brewing Company, 228 3rd St. N. Run Club May 8. D-Lo May 11 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd. The Groov every Wed. Piano Man Murray Goff every Fri. Ventura Latin Band every Sat. LYNCH’S Irish Pub, 514 N. First St. Dirty Pete every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Chillula every Sun. Julia Gulia every Mon. Honey Hounds every Tue. MEZZA, 110 First St., NB Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle Boxband every Mon. Trevor Tanner every Tue. SOUTHERN GROUNDS & Co., 200 1st St, NB Live music every Fri. & Sat. SURFER the Bar, 200 First St. N. Stevie Stone & Mad Child May 9. Honey Hounds May 10. G.Love & the Ries Brother May 14. Country music every Wed. WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy. Jr Roberts & Mojo Roux, Frankie Urzetta May 12.

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC Hall, 19 Ocean St. N. Them Vagabonds, Chelsey Michelle Band, Colored Sound, Electric Owl May 9. Black Dahlia Murder, Traitors May 10. Russ

Liquid, Bells & Robes May 11. Marc Rebillet May 13. COWFORD Chophouse, 101 E. Bay St. Chris Thomas Band May 15 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St. DJ Hollywood every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. The JUSTICE Pub, 315 E. Bay St. DJ Paten Locke, DJ 3 CLOPS May 11 MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay St. Midnight Tyrannosaurus, Xander b2b Sorce, Too Alive, Wattz, Killloala, Johnny Oz May 8. DJ Q45, DJ Bird May 9. DJ Nuah, DJ Q-45, Sorce, Sub-lo May 10. Hallucinate, Sunken Frequencies, Drewlface b2b Satisfriction, Ric Dolore, Stupid Thick, Loup, Zypherkills, Exoplanet, Flozone, Xander, Viral, Source, Gaspo, (e)ye, Stabiliti, Rocks N Blunts, Romano Arcaini, Mario Maric, Jon Kinesis May 11. VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams The Snacks May 10

FLEMING ISLAND, GREEN COVE SPRINGS

BOONDOCKS, 2808 Henley Rd. Paul Wayne May 9. Scott Elley, Second Shot May 10. Eric Collette and Cody, Hard 2 Handle May 11. WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220 Anton LaPlume May 9. Love Monkey May 10 & 11. Scott McGinley May 12.

INTRACOASTAL

JERRY’S Sports Grille, 13170 Atlantic Blvd. Don’t Call Me Shirley! May 10.

MANDARIN

CHEERS, 11475 San Jose Blvd. City of Bridges May 10 & 11. ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109 Brian Iannucci every Wed. Sun. Tues. Carl Grant every Thurs. Fri. and Sat. IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk OuterEdge May 8. Vegas Grey May 10. Boogie Freaks May 11. Them Vagabonds May 12.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave. Bonnie Blue May 10. Fratello May 11.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

FISHWEIR Brewing Co., 1183 Edgewood Ave. S. Live Music every Wed. FRIDAY Musicale, 645 Oak St.Junco Royals May 10. Billy Buchanan May 14. The LOFT 925 King St. DJ Wes Reed, Josh Kemp Every Thurs. Josh Kemp Every Fri. DJ Wes Reed every Sat. NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Jamily May 8. Burden Affinity, Ruffians, Harvey Hampton Solo May 9. Crownz, Nightbreakers, Barnes And The Heart May

10. Hallucinate, Sunken Frequencies, Drewlface, b2b Satisfriction, Ric Dolore, Stupid Thick, Loup, Zephyrkillz, Exoplanet, Flozone, Xander, Viral, Source, Gaspo, (e)ye, Stabilitiii, Dyvision May 11. Murphy’s Law, Gimme, Walk With Wolves, Drug Animal May 13. RIVER & POST, 1000 Riverside Ave. Live music most weekends

ST. AUGUSTINE

ARNOLD’S Lounge, 3912 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. Cotton Mouth May 11. THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St. Tony Scozzaro May 9. Jolie, Chillula May 10. Wes Register Paper City Hustlers May 11. Vinny Jacobs May 12. PROHIBITION KITCHEN, 119 St. George St. G. Brian Ernst May 12. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd, St. Danny Feedback, Sunn Raga, 86hope May 11. ST. AUGUSTINE Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A Juice WRLD, Ski Mask the Slump God, NLE Choppa Lyrical Lemonade All Star May 9. Tash Sultana, Pierce Brothers May 11. TRADEWINDS Lounge, 124 Charlotte St. Livestream May 10 & 11. Mark Hart every Wed. Fri. Sat. Mon. & Tues. Jim Carrick Every Wed. Heather Craig Every Fri. Elizabeth Roth every Sat. Keith Godwin & the Rio Grande Band, Joe Schauer, Salty Dawg Every Sun. Mike Johnson & the Little Big Band Every Mon. & Tues.

SAN MARCO, NORTHBANK

GRAPE & GRAIN Exchange, 2000 San Marco Blvd. John Austill May 9. The Band Be Easy May 10 & 11. JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks Ave. Rdgldgrn, Tropidelic, Good Nature, Cloud9 Vibes May 9. Magic Beans, Johnny Greenlight, Emma Moseley Band May 10. Artist Showcase May 12. Murs, Locksmith, Cojo May 14. MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd. Remedy Tree & Christina Vane May 9. Da Guitar Student Concert May 11. River City Rhythm Kings May 13.

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd. Charlie Mayne Band May 8. Julia Gulia May 10. Sun Jammer band May 11. Mojo Roux May 12. Cassidy Lee May 14.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BOSTON’S Restaurant and Sports Bar, 13070 City Station Dr. Alana Colding May 9. Ace Winn May 11. Str8up Band May 12. PALMS Fish Camp, 6359 Heckscher Dr. The Last Resort May 8. Billy Bowers May 10. Eric Alabiso, Kelly and Ken May 11. The Willow Sisters, Lisa’s Mad Hatters May 12. MAY 8-14, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 37

CONCERTS Upcoming Concerts CAMILLE RAE TRIO May 12, Arnold’s Lounge Second Sunday at Stetson’s: WILLIE GREEN May 12, Beluthahatchee, Fruit Cove BOB SEGER & the SILVER BULLET BAND May 12, Daily’s MARC REBILLET May 13, 1904 Music Hall MURS, LOCKSMITH, COJO May 14, Jack Rabbits G. LOVE, The RIES BROTHERS May 14, Surfer the Bar YHETI, EAZYBAKED, DREWLFACE, SFAM, VLAD the INHALER May 15, Myth Nightclub CLAIRE VANDIVER May 16, Grape & Grain Exchange BRETT BASS & the MELTED PLECTRUM May 17, Blue Jay Listening Room DON’T CALL ME SHIRLEY May 17 & 18, Flying Iguana G-LOVE May 17 & 18, Café Eleven OGINALII, THE DOG APOLLO May 17, Jack Rabbits GARY STARLING QUARTET May 17, Hemming Park RAW DOGS VI May 17, Rain Dogs The ORIGINAL WAILERS May 17, Surfer the Bar The WILDFLOWERS Tom Petty Tribute Band May 18, Suwannee Music Park CATCH the GROOVE May 16, Grape & Grain Exchange ONE NIGHT in MEMPHIS May 19, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts JIMMY EAT WORLD, TAKING BACK SUNDAY, BLUE OCTOBER, FLORA CASH May 19, The Amp PROJECT X May 19, Culhanes BEAR & ROBERT CD Release May 19, Blue Jay Listening Room FRAMING the RED, PACIFIC DUB, SERANATION May 19, Jack Rabbits JOE JACKSON May 21, The Florida Theatre HOZIER May 21, Times-Union Center SPICE & the PO’ BOYS May 24, Grape & Grain Exchange KID YOU NOT, DEADKAREN, FRIENDLY FIRE May 24, Rain Dogs FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL May 24, 25 & 26, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs WINEHOUSED: The Amy Celebration May 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TACO MOUTH May 26, Surfer the Bar STEEL PANTHER, WILSON, TRUE VILLAINS May 28, Mavericks TREY ANASTASIO & his Band May 29, The Amp SHE WANTS REVENGE, DANCING WITH GHOSTS May 30, Jack Rabbits WEST MEANS HOME, FIGHT CLUB May 30, Rain Dogs ART GARFUNKEL May 30, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall RAMONA May 31, Grape & Grain Exchange BEASTO BLANCO May 31, Jack Rabbits VANISH, WIND WALKERS May 31, Rain Dogs LIONEL RICHIE June 1, Daily’s Place The FRITZ June 1, 1904 Music Hall MICKEY AVALON, DIRT NASTY June 1, Jack Rabbits The TURTLES, CHUCK NEGRON, GARY PUCKETT,

The BUCKINGHAMS, The CLASSICS IV June 2, The Florida Theatre SLEEPLESS BOBBY KID, RUNNER’S HIGH, R-DENT June 2, Jack Rabbits LAKE STREET DIVE, The RAD TRADS June 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CREEPING DEATH, PLAGUE YEARS June 6, Nighthawks STEVE EARLE & the DUKES June 6, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SLIGHTLY STOOPID, MATISYAHU, TRIBAL SEEDS, HIRIE June 6, The Amp STEPHEN SIMMONS June 7, Mudville Music Room TONY McALPINE June 7, Nighthawks STEVIE STILETTO Memorial Benefit Show: POWERBALL, WHISKEY DOGS, The CHROME FANGS, COLIN McSHEEY, CHARLIE SHUCK, MR. NEVER June 8, Jack Rabbits The CHRIS THOMAS BAND June 8, TIAA Bank Field, Boys & Girls Club Benefit WEIRD AL YANKOVIC June 9, The Amp LIVE FROM MARS: David Bowie Tribute June 12, The Florida Theatre TWENTY ONE PILOTS June 14, Veterans Memorial Arena ROD McDONALD June 14, Mudville Music Room The MIGHTY O.A.R., AMERICAN AUTHORS, HUNTERTONES June 15, The Amp GREAT ATLANTIC Country Music Fest June 15, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach Free Energy Tour: The HEAVY PETS, ROOSEVELT COLLIER BAND June 16, 1904 Music Hall BRIT FLOYD 40 Years of The Wall June 16, Florida Theatre The NATIONAL, COURTNEY BARNETT June 17, The Amp HIPPO CAMPUS June 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall AGENT ORANGE, FFN, CONCRETE CRIMINALS June 18, Surfer the Bar BLACKSTONE CHERRY, IVAN PULLEY BAND, SECOND SHOT June 19, Surfer the Bar FLOW TRIBE June 22, Hemming Park BOWLING for SOUP, REEL BIG FISH, NERF HERDER June 22, The Amp Backyard Stage JON BELLION, MARC E. BASSY, LAWRENCE June 23, The Amp HAYES CARLL & His Band June 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, BLACKBERRY SMOKE, SHOVELS & ROPE June 28, Daily’s Place LADY ANTEBELLUM June 28, The Amp YACHT ROCK REVUE June 28, The Florida Theatre ADAM SANDLER June 30, The Amp TONY JACKSON July 4, Moosehaven, Orange Park LEELA JAMES July 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ROB THOMAS, ABBY ANDERSON July 6, Daily’s Place TRAIN, GOO GOO DOLLS, ALLEN STORE July 9, Daily’s DAVE KOZ, GERALD ALBRIGHT, RICK BRAUN, KENNY LATTIMORE, AUBREY LOGAN July 12, Florida Theatre NEW KIDS on the BLOCK, SALT-N-PEPA, TIFFANY, DEBBIE GIBSON, NAUGHTY BY NATURE July 12, Vets

These Michigan metal-heads have are anything but a cult band. THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have toured and recorded their way into the charts over the past 18 years. Traitors open. 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, 1904 Music Hall, 1904musichall.com, Downtown, $17. 38 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MAY 8-14, 2019

Memorial Arena JOJO SIWA July 13, The Amp EDDIE B. July 13, Florida Theatre MARY J. BLIGE July 14, Daily’s LONG BEACH DUB ALL STARS & AGGROLITES, MIKE PINTO July 14, Surfer the Bar KIRK FRANKLIN July 15, The Florida Theatre The Royal Affair: YES, ASIA with STEVE HOWE, JOHN LODGE (Moody Blues), CARL PALMER’S ELP LEGACY with ARTHUR BROWN July 18, The Amp DIERKS BENTLEY, JON PARDI, TENILLE TOWNES July 18, Daily’s YOUNG the GIANT, FITZ & the TANTRUMS, COIN July 19, The Amp BRETT BASS & the MELTED PLECTRUM, RUSTY SHINE, SALT & PINE July 20, Hemming Park DON McLEAN & HIS BAND July 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ANUEL AA July 20, Daily’s Place SUBLIME with ROME, MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, COMMON KINGS July 25 & 26, The Amp SACRED OWLS, DEATHWATCH ’97 July 27, Rain Dogs IRATION, PEPPER, FORTUNATE YOUTH, KATASTRO July 27, The Amp BRIAN REAGAN July 28, The Florida Theatre DONAVON FRANKENREITER July 29 & 30, 1904 Music Hall WYNONNA JUDD July 29, Orange Park Freedom Fest IYANLA VANZANT Acts of Faith Remix Tour Aug. 2, Florida Theatre WIDESPREAD PANIC Aug. 2, 3 & 4, The Amp WHY DON’T WE Aug. 2, Daily’s Place DIRTY HEADS, 311 Aug. 4, Daily’s Place MOE., BLUES TRAVELER, G. LOVE Aug. 7, Daily’s LYLE LOVETT & His Large Band Aug. 9, Florida Theatre NICK JORDAN Aug. 13, Jack Rabbits REBELUTION, PROTOJE, COLLIE BUDDZ Aug. 14 & 15, The Amp BRAD PAISLEY, CHRIS LANE, RILEY GREEN Aug. 16, Daily’s Place UMPHREY’S McGEE, MAGIC CITY HIPPIES Aug. 17, The Amp STEWART TUSSING Aug. 17, Mudville Music Room BUSH, LIVE, OUR LADY PEACE Aug. 18, Daily’s Place PENTATONIX, RACHEL PLATTEN Aug. 24, Daily’s VAMPIRE WEEKEND, CHRISTONE ‘KINGFISH’ INGRAM Aug. 25, The Amp SAWYER BROWN Aug. 30, Thrasher-Horne Center 40th Anniversary Tour: ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES in the DARK Aug. 30, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PETER FRAMPTON, JASON BONHAM Sept. 4, Daily’s BOOK of LOVE Sept. 7, Jack Rabbits CHRIS YOUNG, CHRIS JANSON, LOCASH Sept. 12, Daily’s BEATLES vs STONES Sept. 16, Ritz Theatre KASEY MUSGRAVES benefit Sept. 21, The Amp PUDDLE of MUDD, SALIVA, TRAPT, SAVING ABEL,

TANTRIC Sept. 21, Thrasher-Horne Center ALAN JACKSON, WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN Sept. 21, Veterans Memorial Arena SNARKY PUPPY Sept. 24, The Florida Theatre THOMAS RHETT, DUSTIN LYNCH, RUSSELL DICKERSON, RHETT AKINS Oct. 4, Veterans Memorial Arena BUILT to SPILL Oct. 9, Jack Rabbits Suwannee Roots Revival: OTEIL & FRIENDS, LEFTOVER SALMON, DONNA the BUFFALO, KELLER WILLIAMS’ PETTYGRASS, The HILLBENDERS, JIM LAUDERDALE, VERLON THOMPSON, REV. JEFF MOSIER, BRETT BASS & MELTED PLECTRUM, CORBITT BROS., JON STICKLEY, The LEE BOYS, SAUCE BOSS, WHETHERMAN, BELLE & the BAND, QUARTERMOON, PETER ROWAN FREE MEXICAN AIRFORCE, BRUCE COCKBURN, The SELDOM SCENE, HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES, SAMANTHA FISH, DUSTBOWL REVIVAL Oct. 10-13, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park CHRIS STAPLETON, KENDELL MARVEL, DAVE COBB, J.T. CURE, DEREK MIXON, MORGANE STAPLETON Oct. 10, Veterans Memorial Arena BERT KREISCHER Oct. 11, The Florida Theatre MAGGIE ROGERS, JACOB BANKS Oct. 11, The Amp BENISE Oct. 13, The Florida Theatre CHEAP TRICK, ZZ TOP Oct. 16, The Amp ZAC BROWN BAND Oct. 17, Daily’s Place CARRIE UNDERWOOD Oct. 20, Veterans Memorial Arena ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY Oct. 31, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE Nov. 2, The Florida Theatre JUKEBOX HERO Nov. 10, The Florida Theatre The FAB FOUR The Ultimate Beatles Tribute Nov. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SARA BAREILLES Nov. 22, Daily’s Place The Guitar Event of the Year: JOE BONAMASSA, ANTON FIG, MICHAEL RHODES, REESE WYNANS, PAULIE CERRA, LEE THORNBURG Nov. 23, The Amp JOHN OATES & the GOOD ROAD BAND Nov. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS: EUGE GROOVE, VINCENT INGALA, LINDSEY WEBSTER Dec. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CELINE DION Jan. 8, Veterans Memorial Arena KANSAS: Point of Know Return Tour Feb. 1, The Florida Theatre AL STEWART Feb. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STEEP CANYON RANGERS Feb. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall To list your band’s gig, send time, date, location (street, city or neighborhood), admission and a contact number to Marlene Dryden, email mdryden@folioweekly.com or 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Items are included on a space-available basis. Deadline is noon Wednesday for next Wednesday publication.

FOLIO COOKING

A TASTE OF SEA COW?

MANATEE tastes like pork (BUT WE WOULDN’T KNOW!) THE OTHER DAY MY DAUGHTER MENTIONED that the Florida manatee was no longer on the endangered list. My first thought was, “Excellent news! I guess humans can respect nature and serve as good stewards of our planet.” Anyone want to guess what my second thought was? “Does that mean we can enjoy a nice juicy manatee steak for dinner?” I mean, manatees are also known as sea cows, and cows are delicious (and they’re not on any endangered list). So it follows that a sea cow should be fair game for a tasty treat. Am I right? The Tocobaga sure thought so. The 16thcentury Native American tribe used to stalk Tampa-area waterways in dugout canoes, hunting manatee with spears and rope. They used the bones as tools and the skin as clothing and shelter. There’s no record of how the Tocobaga chefs prepared the luscious flesh, but I bet it was amazing. Down south a bit, in Belize, manatee hunting was once a respected sport. The tradition continued to be practiced as late as the 1960s and was the only source of meat, other than fish, that many of the Islanders were able to enjoy. The meat was reportedly similar in flavor to beef or pork. (Finally, a new meat that doesn’t “taste like chicken.”) Ok, truth be told I’m not really tempted to eat manatee. Perhaps I have a soft spot in my heart after all the years I listened to Veggie Tales tapes with my children. Remember Barbara Manatee? (She’s the one for me!) Anyway, since manatee purportedly tastes like pork, I thought I might discuss the incredible virtues of a Mojo Style roasted pork butt. The idea behind a good mojo pork is to create a crispy crust on the outside while leaving the middle incredibly moist and succulent, like manatee. To begin the process, you must marinate the meat overnight, and for truly incredible, overthe-top, award-winning results, you must cook the pork both covered and uncovered.

Now because I’m in a really good mood, I’ve decided to include a very nice marinade recipe. Here’s the basic technique: First use my marinade, and be sure to reserve half of the marinade for the finishing sauce, then coat the pork with the marinade and allow it to marinate for at least 24 hours. Next, seal the pork in a double wrap of foil and roast in a 275°F oven for about three hours. Next uncover the pork and increase the oven temp to 325°F and continue to roast for another two to three hours. This should result in the promised crispy exterior and moist, juicy, succulent inside (much like our friend Barbara Manatee).

CHEF BILL’S MOJO MARINADE Ingredients • • • • • • • • •

8 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. cumin 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped 2 oranges, juiced 4 limes, juiced 2 oz. olive oil 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 2 Tbsp. ground chipotle powder Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

• Mix all the ingredients. • Coat a boneless pork butt with half the marinade, cover and refrigerate.

Until we cook again,

Chef Bill Thompson cooking@folioweekly.com _______________________________________ Contact Chef Bill Thompson, owner/chef of Fernandina Beach’s Amelia Island Culinary Academy, by email at cooking@folioweekly. com, to get inspired and be a culinary star! Subscribe to Folio Weekly’s Cooking Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters

FOLIO COOKING’S GROCERY COMMUNITY EARTH FARE 11901 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 250, Arlington GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET 2007 Park St., Riverside

NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKETS 11030 Baymeadows Rd. 10000 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin 1585 N. Third St., Jax Beach

JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 1810 W. Beaver St., Westside

PUBLIX MARKETS 1033 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine 2033 Riverside Ave. 4413 Town Ctr. Pkwy., Ste. 100

NASSAU HEALTH FOODS 833 T.J. Courson Rd., Fernandina

THE SAVORY MARKET 474380 S.R. 200, Fernandina

ROWE’S 1670 Wells Rd., Orange Park 8595 Beach Blvd., Southside FERNANDINA BEACH MARKET PLACE Art & Farmers Market, North Seventh Street WHOLE FOODS 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin

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FOLIO BEER

IF YOU’RE GONNA DO IT, DO IT

Doug and Courtney Murr talk St. Augustine Craft Brewers Fest CRAFT BEER FESTIVALS ARE A DIME A dozen in 21st-century America. The St. Augustine Craft Brewers Fest is not one of them. “We’re not a beer festival,” Doug Murr told Folio Weekly. “We’re a brewers’ festival. The festival is to celebrate the brewers and breweries that make the product that we enjoy.” Murr knows a thing or two about the subject. He and his partner, Courtney, own Dog Rose Brewing Co., one of St. Augustine’s four craft-beer operations. Dog Rose, Old Coast Ales, Bog Brewing Company and Ancient City Brewing have all joined forces for this inaugural event, and they’re not just patting each other on the back. They’ve invited dozens of fellow brewers from across the state to come powwow with peers and give Northeast Florida beer-lovers a taste of their product. The initiative began with a phone call from the St. Johns County Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB). The PGA’s surprise decision to schedule Ponte Vedra’s annual golf championship, The Players, in March instead of May meant that the area’s spring break would be that much busier— and pre-Memorial Day May would be that much slower. The VCB envisioned a new festival to pick up the slack and buoy the town’s tourism-heavy economy between the spring and summer seasons. “They didn’t come to us until December or January,” Murr recalled. “It was an incredibly short amount of time to prepare. But we knew if we didn’t say yes, someone else would, and we’d be watching a pottery or hanging plant festival!” All four local breweries agreed, and the St. Augustine Craft Brewers Fest was born. The Fountain of Youth Archaeological

Park was selected as the spot. “We looked at a few different venues,” Murr explained, “but we all felt that the Fountain of Youth really spoke to our community, its history and its beauty.” Determined to make this a proper celebration of the craft spirit, festival organizers reached out to their brewer counterparts across Florida. Among the more than two dozen featured breweries are near neighbors, like Jacksonville’s Tabula Rasa Brewing and Wicked Barley Brewing Company as well as (slightly) more distant relatives like Gainesville’s First Magnitude Brewing and Longwood’s Hourglass Brewing. St. Augustine’s craft-beer community is rolling out the red carpet for these visiting dignitaries: hotels, shuttle service and VIP tours of the St. Augustine Distillery. “All of our breweries are gonna leave super-happy,” Murr ventured. “All the

ST. AUGUSTINE CRAFT BREWERS FEST

1-5 p.m. Sat., May 11, Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, St. Augustine, stabrewersfest.com, $40-$100

participants are being treated well. We’re killing ourselves to create this event, to think of every detail.” Visitors and VIPs alike are treated to nonstop music on two open-air stages. Headliners include Firewater Tent Revival, Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizards, Paco Lipps and Brett Bass & Melted Plectrum. Food trucks? Check. The festival is also sustainable. Visitors will sample vendors’ wares in a branded, reusable glass. Keepers of the Coast will be on hand with refillable water stations. Guests are encouraged to

bring their own vessels to stay hydrated all day for free. The Murrs have taken a proactive role in organizing the festival, in part because it benefits one of their favorite local institutions: the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. “They do a lot more than lighthouse tours over there,” said Murr. “They give back to the community. They do important archaeological work. We believe in what they do.” “And we want to create something for our city,” Courtney added. “We want to make our town proud. The opportunity the VCB gave us, that’s huge to us.” The Murrs opened Dog Rose in October 2017, but they have called St. Augustine home for nearly 20 years. The couple met at A1A Ale Works in the early aughts. That’s where Doug developed his interest in craft brewing. (“Back in ’01, when I started, nobody was trying to be a brewer. People didn’t even know what the f*ck a brewer was!”) The budding brewer was hooked by the combination of hard science and free-flying fancy. “Brewing beer is like making music,” he mused. “It’s artistic, but there are boundaries. If you’re in a particular key or time signature, you have to stay there and work your way out. So you can do whatever you want—within the boundaries.” In Doug Murr’s world, whether it’s beer, art or putting on a festival, the most important thing is to see it through: “Our motto is, ‘If you’re gonna do it, do it.’” Georgio Valentino mail@folioweekly.com Subscribe to Folio Weekly’s Beer Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters

FOLIO BEER’S BREWERY COMMUNITY AARDWOLF BREWING CO.

1461 Hendricks, San Marco

AMELIA TAVERN BREWPUB 318 Centre St., Fernandina

ANCIENT CITY BREWING 3420 Agricultural Ctr. Dr.

ANHEUSER-BUSCH

1100 Ellis Rd. N., Northside

ATLANTIC BEACH BREWING COMPANY

725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 3

BEARDED BUFFALO BREWING CO.

1012 King St., Downtown

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BOG BREWING COMPANY 218 W. King St., St. Augustine

BOLD CITY BREWERY

ENGINE 15 BREWING CO. 1500 Beach Blvd., J.B.

FISHWEIR BREWING CO.

MAIN & SIX BREWING CO. 1636 Main St. N., Northside

OLD COAST ALES

300 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine

SEVEN BRIDGES BREWERY

9735 Gate Pkwy., Southside

S J BREWING CO.

463646 S.R. 200, Yulee

2670 Rosselle St., Riverside

1183 Edgewood Ave. S., Jacksonville

BOLD CITY DOWNTOWN

GREEN ROOM BREWING

BOTTLENOSE BREWING

HYPERION BREWING CO.

207 Atlantic Blvd., A.B.

2385 Corbett St., Northside

INTUITION ALE WORKS

1229 Mayport Rd., A.B.

REVE BREWING

VETERANS UNITED CRAFT BREWERY

109 E. Bay St.

228 Third St. N., J.B.

9700 Deer Lake Ct., Southside

1740 Main St. N., Springfield

DOG ROSE BREWING CO.

929 E. Bay St., Downtown

77 Bridge St., St. Augustine

ENGINE 15 DOWNTOWN 633 Myrtle Ave. N.

LEGACY ALE WORKS

14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 129, Southside

PINGLEHEAD BREWING CO. 12 Blanding, Orange Park

RAGTIME TAVERN

SOUTHERN SWELLS BREWING CO.

1312 Beach Blvd., J.B.

TABULA RASA BREWING

RUBY BEACH BREWING

8999 Western Way, Southside

RIVER CITY BREWING CO.

WICKED BARLEY BREWING

131 First Ave N., J.B.

835 Museum Cir., Southbank

4100 Baymeadows Rd.

FOLIO PETS

LOCAL PET EVENTS & ADOPTABLES MOTHERS DAY ADOPTION SPECIAL • Free adoption for moms, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12 at Jax Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside, jaxhumane.org. ST. AUGUSTINE HUMANE SOCIETY & WORKSTARTER • The Society is offering veterinary technician training positions to 2019 high school grads; WorkStarter

ADOPTABLES

CRICKET

DID YOU KNOW CRICKETS ARE SYMBOLS OF GOOD luck in many cultures? Bring me home, and I guarantee good fortune will come your way! I’ve been at Jax Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., since November 2018, but I know my special someone is out there somewhere ... I’m a curious, social guy who loves chin rubs, exploring, napping in boxes, and an occasional roll in the catnip.

KID GLOVES

DOGS and CHILDREN can be the BEST OF FRIENDS with the RIGHT TRAINING I’VE SPENT MY ENTIRE LIFE WITHOUT human pups under my roof, but there is always the occasional child that will try to invade my personal space— which is why I’ve been taught to enjoy the company of children. And I had to be taught because, to be honest, I think kids are a little scary sometimes. Mind you, it’s totally normal for dogs to fear children, especially if they have not been raised around them (or if they’ve been teased by them in the past). Even one bad experience can cause lifelong. It’s not easy to erase those bad memories. With that in mind, I fetched some tips for preparing your pup to be kid-friendly. First, having a well-behaved dog is essential to ensuring positive interactions. Teach your dog basic commands, such as “sit” and “down,” and you will be able to teach them how to behave around kids. You can also get your dog accustomed to the way children behave by taking them to a park or playground. Keep your distance at first, and slowly work your way closer to the action. If your dog seems concerned at any point, take a few steps back and start over. It goes without saying: Never leave a child and dog alone and unattended. Always maintain supervision and, yes, step in if you feel the dog is uncomfortable or the child is at risk. Get to know your dog’s personal body language so that you are aware when they’ve had enough kiddie time for one day. Dogs rarely ever bite without warning, so it is important that you understand their subtle clues. Tucked tails, flattened ears and lowered eyes are signs that your dog may be feeling overwhelmed. Dogs are not the only ones who need training. Children also need to

be given rules about how to behave around dogs. It’s critical to teach children how and when to approach and play with dogs. Even the bestbred kids sometimes can’t resist a furry face. Children are known to give unsolicited bear hugs and tail tugs. This can be stressful for a dog, even with the best intentions. They must understand that fur is for petting, not grabbing; ears are for listening, not yanking; and, of course, tails are for wagging, not pulling. Keep an eye out for pulling, pushing, pinching and other actions that can cause harm. If a child cannot be kind to a dog, the child may need to find something else to play with. The best way to build a good relationship between your dog and children is to use positive reinforcement. When your dog is behaving well around children, be sure to give them lots of praise, treats and attention. Your dog will learn that good things happen whenever kids are around. Soon they’ll be happily seeking out children and keeping on their best behavior. Dogs aren’t born knowing how to behave around youngsters, just as children don’t automatically know how to play nice with dogs. Proper training and socialization are vital to ensuring a good relationship between all pets and people. Remember, even if you don’t have children, you may encounter them in public spaces. Whatever the case, it’s crucial that your dog knows how to behave around children. If trained properly, then the dog-child relationship is one of the most fulfilling ones on the planet. Davi Subscribe to the Folio Pets Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters

matches recent graduates with local nonprofits to employ them for one year. WorkStarter donates the cost of the employment to the nonprofit. For details, contact Carolyn Smith at 829-2737 or info@ staughumane.org. KITTEN SHOWER • No, it’s not raining kittens–yet. This shower includes snacks, games and a live bottle-feeding demonstration, 1-3 p.m. May 11 at Jax Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside, Bring the kitties a gift from the registry at jaxhumane.org/kittenwishlist. COMMUNITY ANIMAL COMMUNICATION READINGS • Constance Frankenberg offers half-hour readings, $45, at Salty Paws Healthy Pet Market, 677 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, by appointment only, call for dates, 800-588-3659, constancefrankenberg.com.

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WE HAVEN’T MET YET, BUT I BET YOU’VE YOU HEARD the song that famous guy wrote about me. Adopt me, and I promise I’ll ease your worried mind! I’m a sweet, affectionate pup who loves cuddling on the couch, going for walks, and playing ball. I’m also pretty smart—if you ask me for a high five, I’ll give you one! I’m currently in a foster home, but if you’d like to meet me, you can email my friends at events@jaxhumane.org.

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD FLORIDA! Officers in Indialantic, responded to at least seven calls about a man disturbing the peace on April 7. Patrons of Starbucks and Sassy Granny’s Smoothies, were startled when 61-year-old Thomas Devaney Lane started yelling, calling himself “the saint” and threatening to unleash his army of turtles on them. According to WKMG, Lane went with an officer to the police station, where he screamed at the dispatcher and pounded on the walls, but then left. He was located later at a 7-Eleven, verbally assaulting customers. As cops stood by, Lane called 9-1-1 and told the dispatcher, “I need to leave now or you’ll all be sorry you [expletive] with the saint.” He was charged with disturbing the peace, resisting arrest without violence and misusing 9-1-1. THE WAY THE WORLD WORKS In Nashville, as the NFL Draft took over the town, brides and bridesmaids at bachelorette parties were confounded by the crowds. On April 25, WZTV reported the crazed football fans were cramping their style: “We come here to listen to country music, not hang out with football boys,” pouted bride Cara. “I’ll tell you who’s going to pay for this. My husband. No football next season,” threatened bridesmaid Cyndi. But bride Savannah was more Zen about it: “We’re gonna make the best of it. It is what it is.” RUNNING OUTTA TIME England’s Lukas Bates, 30, dreamed big running the London Marathon April 28, says Fox News. In addition to finishing, Bates hoped to secure a Guinness world record as the fastest runner dressed as an iconic building. His costume, London’s Big Ben Tower, was several feet above his head and that’s what tripped him up. As Bates neared the finish line, his costume got caught on an overhead scoreboard structure. A sympathetic race steward helped Bates get free and make it over the finish line in three hours, 54 minutes and 21 seconds, missing Richard Mietz’s record by only 20 seconds. Mietz was Germany’s Holstentor gate in last year’s Berlin Marathon. LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINAL One way to assure a negative response to a job application is to lift a few items from your prospective employer on the way out. So it went for an unnamed 36-yearold man in Gillette, Wyoming, who visited a Sportsman’s Warehouse on April 24, where he paid for some items with a rewards card but also left the store with some bullets and a pair of sunglasses. Two days later, the Gillette News Record reported, the man returned and asked to fill out a job application, then walked out with

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two more pairs of sunglasses worth $85. This time, workers called police, who arrested the man and recovered all the stolen items. INEXPLICABLE The Lankenau Medical Center in suburban Philadelphia was the site of a break-in on April 20and what was stolen is weird. Two men and a woman stuffed several colonoscopes worth $450,000 into backpacks. The scopes are used to examine colons during colonoscopies. “This isn’t something a typical pawn shop might accept,” said Lower Merion Police Det. Sgt. Michael Vice. “My feeling would be that it was some type of black market sales.” He told WCAU it’s not yet clear if it was an inside job. LAME Nebraska company Fake a Vacation offers to superimpose you in a photo from a popular vacation spot—Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Jax Beach—to post on social media. According to United Press International, they’ll share fun facts about the place you pick to help make your stories more legit. Packages start at $19.99; no word the cost of your dignity back. HOT POTATO! Idahoans dug Big Idaho Potato, a 28-foot-long steel-and-plaster potato made in 2012 to mark Idaho Potato Commission’s 75th anniversary. It’s been traveling the nation promoting Idaho’s biggest crop, and was to be retired this year, when Big Idaho Potato 2.0 arrives. But Kristie Wolfe had a better idea. The tiny house builder has turned the sculpture into a single-room hotel (Big Idaho Potato Hotel), said USA Today. It has a queen bed, two chairs, a bathroom with whirlpool and skylight; Wolfe lists it on Airbnb for $200 a night. “It’s a way of inviting people to experience Idaho in a unique way,” said Frank Muir, Idaho Potato Commission CEO. FAMILY VALUES A 33-year-old man from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was arraigned April 29 on two counts of abuse of a corpse and one count of criminal mischief after he flushed his grandparents’ ashes down the toilet. The Tribune-Review reported that Thomas Porter Wells was living at his mother’s house when she became fed up with his drinking and marijuana use and asked him to leave last September. Denise Porter told police she learned from a relative in February that Wells had disposed of her parents’ remains, which had been stored in a box as part of a memorial in her bedroom, before leaving. Wells denied flushing the ashes, but he later texted his mother that he would flush her remains, too, after she died. weirdnewstips@amuniversal.com

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through its second year as a regular feature, new developments in and around Northeast Florida continue to roll in faster than any one person can keep up. Thankfully, one person doesn’t have to. The options available for your reeferrelated reading pleasure are as diverse and compelling as the sundry strains of sensimilla itself. The list begins with Tom Angell, editor of Marijuana Moment. The irascible Angell’s 15-plus years on the beat easily qualify him as mainstream media’s dean of dinky-dow. Much of Angell’s material finds its way into Forbes, via the business magazine’s website. And we reckon the publication’s namesake would’ve appreciated his company’s efforts to promote personal liberty in that manner. Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990) was a fierce iconoclast and, in many ways, a model of the kind of celebrity CEO style later embodied by folks as diverse as Trumpollini, Dick Branson and Elon Musk. (The man famously flew 800 people to Morocco for his birthday party—no one will ever top that.) In addition to Angell, Forbes also features Sara Brittany Somerset, a veteran freelancer with international cachet. Between the two voices, Forbes covers just about the entire spectrum of marijuana-related issues from Austin, Texas to Tel Aviv. I bring this up mainly because of an excellent article on Florida’s “Green Rush,” written by James Cannon and featured on the first page of the April

12 edition of the Jacksonville Business Journal. Coincidentally, I found myself subbing for Cannon a week later at the Volstead, where he was to judge the Bartenders Brawl: Tournament of Champions. The next morning I did a segment on WJCT with attorney Sally Kent Peebles, who was quoted in Cannon’s article. The story also featured stuff from with Sproutly CEO Keith Dolo and lawyer Daniel Russel, as well as some fine infographics illustrating the industry’s upward trajectory. “There’s a lot of room for growth,” Cannon noted. “For perspective, there are around 110 dispensaries in Florida today, while just the city of Denver has more than 200.” With the top ten states sympathetic to the sassafras already kicking in upwards of a billion bucks in federal tax revenue alone, it’s not just about Florida. The entire country is moving in the same direction. Major states began the push a few years ago, and now key population centers like New York City and Washington DC have begun to follow suit. Even Georgia has made inroads on the more elevated levels of society. The mainstream press has embraced the subject, too, so look for the cadres of correspondents to expand in rough proportion to the product.

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a competitive field, especially if you’re a woman or a young person, you’ve probably heard this phrase. It means, “You don’t know enough about this to have an opinion. This isn’t your business. This isn’t your problem.” I’ve worked in an official capacity on six political campaigns now, and I’ve had managers and advisors tell me to stay in my lane every time. Except one. In my current role as Director of Volunteers and Engagement for the Sunny Gettinger for City Council District 14 Campaign, I’m given room to be creative, to plan and execute without asking permission, to make mistakes and learn from them. I’m given that space because Sunny doesn’t believe in “stay in your lane.” Sunny’s success is in no small part due to her ambition, her ingenuity and her drive to find solutions to complex problems and implement them quickly and efficiently. When she moved to Jacksonville 10 years ago, she jumped head first into leadership positions in Riverside Avondale Preservation and Riverside Arts Market. She didn’t wait for someone to ask. She saw where she could be helpful and got to work. Sunny believes that when you live in a community, you’re not just a resident; you’re an active participant. With recent reports showing violent crime at its highest local levels in 13 years, we need strong leadership to challenge the current administration’s inaction and its blatant disregard for the needs of our most vulnerable citizens. Fortunately, we have qualified Democratic candidates running to fill the seats of two of the districts that face the most crime and poverty in Jacksonville: Districts 8 and 10. Running in District 10, Brenda

Priestly Jackson currently serves as executive director of the Dynamic Education Foundation. She is also a former school board chairperson with a passion for public education. She sued Governor Rick Scott for appointing Terrance Freeman—a Republican and “proud conservative”— to represent the residents of District 10, a majority Democratic district in which Freeman didn’t even reside until his appointment. The lawsuit was unsuccessful, but Freeman has since decided not to run for the seat. (Instead, he’s running for At-Large Group 1 against Lisa King, the incredibly popular former chair of the Jacksonville Planning Commission and the local Democratic Party.) Jackson’s opponent is a relative newcomer, Celestine Mills, a community leader with a promising political future. In District 8, Tameka Gaines Holly, president and CEO of her own consulting firm, makes for a formidable opponent against incumbent Ju’Coby Pittman. Although some voters have concerns about Pittman’s appointment by Gov. Scott—and her independence of Mayor Lenny Curry’s political machine—many still admire her work as president and CEO of the Clara White Mission. Both women would do well. We are lucky to have them stepping up to bat for Jacksonville. Now it’s your turn. In order to win in 2020, 2022 and 2023, we can’t stay in our lanes. Our party is only as strong as its members, and if only a few dozen of those members are actively engaged, we will continue to lose elections. You can look to blame the local Democratic Party leadership for not being able to field a mayoral candidate in March,

but I’d like to ask: Where were you? If you thought your skills and expertise weren’t needed, you were wrong. If you thought someone else was going to fill that important role, you were wrong. Our local party is filled with some of the kindest, most compassionate— and, yes, driven—people in Jacksonville. But there’s simply not enough of us to fight back against the Republican machine. If you believe in economic opportunity, quality education and transparency in government, we need you. If you have a vision of a Democratic Duval that we’re not living up to, we need you. If you’re a graphic designer or salesperson, a marketer or number cruncher, we need you. I took the skills I learned in the service industry and built the largest volunteer program of any campaign in the city. You don’t have to be an expert on policy. You don’t need a master’s degree in political science. You just need to care and show up. We are days away from the runoff election. We’ve run out of time for hesitation. Get involved now. Vote. Help a local candidate who speaks to your values. Join a local directaction organization like New Florida Majority or Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, or get involved in your labor union. Run for office, or elevate a leader in your community and give them the confidence and support to run. It will take all of us together to make a difference. If we get out of our lanes, if we act rather than complain, we will win. Janet Harper mail@folioweekly.com _______________________________________

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