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GOING … GOING … GUN? [9] BY A.G. GANCARSKI Where does the GOVERNOR’S RACE stand?
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BY SCOTT GAILLARD Democrats predict SWEEPING ELECTIONS in November … but maybe only they can screw it up
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BY SHELTON HULL With a path to smoking, Florida is CLEAR-EYED about its (lucrative) future
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FROM THE EDITOR
SOGGY BOTTOMS
Is the ‘CUSTOMARY USE’ beach bill all wet? BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU SET UP THAT BEACH volleyball net after July 1, Floridians. On that Sunday, a law goes into effect that may allow the millionaires on the other side of the dunes to kick us plebes off their sand. At first blush, the 18-page bill passed by those geniuses in the legislature and ratified by that friend of the people in the governor’s mans seems rather mundane. It puts the onus on local governments to prove that the public has the right to frolic on the “dry sand,” the area between the dune line and the high tide line. By suing them. Yes, indeedily. ’Cause local governments are soooo inclined to sue some of their wealthiest residents. Couching the bill in soft-focus, ‘we’re protecting property rights’ terms, the legislature has snatched away rights the public has enjoyed since our state’s founding and long before—to A.D. 530, when Roman Emperor Flavius Justinianus (a truly superb rap name) ordered the codification of the laws of the land. The very first item in the second book, <Of Things>, reads, “By the law of nature these things are common to mankind: the air, running water, the sea, and consequently the shores of the sea.” It defines the seashore as extending “as far as the greatest winter flood runs up.” Hence was born customary use law, which in present form affords the public the right to use property that doesn’t belong to us or our government, if the use is “ancient, reasonable, without interruption and free from dispute.” That’s how come you can paddle and splash Ginnie Springs to your heart’s content, why those subsistence fishers upon whom you gaze longingly on your commute can drop a line in to feed their families, and the surfers who provide us equal parts eye-candy and entertainment can share the waves with pelican and Jim Alabiso alike. More than 1,500 years later, our representatives have decided that the Frisbee and sunbathing and makeout sessions that so spoil the views of the Mike Huckabees and Rick Scotts of the world should be restricted well below the greatest winter flood mark, to the hard-pack below the tide line; well, not the full moon, summer solstice high-tide line, but the “mean” high-tide line. So feel free to park your butt somewhere below or above the most recent high-tide line, depending on moon cycle and season. Hm. But if you’re off by a foot or so, John Grisham might call the cops on ya, so if you’re
not in the mood to get arrested or ticketed for trespassing, I suggest using that The Zac Brown Band song as your guidepost and make sure you can “put your toes in the water” wherever you and the other peasants in your cohort like me post up for sun and fun by the seashore. Just keep a lookout that the drink doesn’t carry your kids or cooler away. For real though, I get it. If I spent a coupla mil on a prime piece of oceanfront pie, it might be a trifle annoying to be forced to share it with every Tom, Dick and hairy back or cringe tourist who wanders by. What’s the point of being super-rich if you can’t buy access and limit others from the same, amiright? There’s just one teensy, eensy thing: When I bought that scrumptious desert-esque dessert abutting the sea, I was effectively put on notice that although I own the beach to the tide line, I can’t exclude the public from using it as they have done from A.D. 530 until July 1, 2018. It’s very curious that the legislature has elected to take our rights by claiming that they’re giving us rights. Though I guess it’s technically true that they’re giving rights to those members of the public who own oceanfront lots (read: the donor class), but they’re doing it by taking sovereignty from our local governments and putting an additional task to the courts that, mind you, have plenty to do adjudicating all the crimes and causes of action on their dockets. Recognizing this BS for what it is, Nassau County is asking residents and nonresidents to help them establish “customary and historic use of the dry sand areas” in unincorporated parts of the county, which is a precondition to protecting the rights of losers like me who don’t have oceanfront digs. The county’s website has links to affidavits to provide evidence of such use, including documents, photographs and statements. The deadline is Wednesday, June 20. St. Johns County’s customary use municipal ordinance, one of three in the state and one of two grandfathered in by this legislation, protects beachgoers from this boneheaded, anti-American nonsense. Duval County, it seems, is currently content to keep its head in the sand. We’ll see how long that lasts after the neighbors up on the terrace call the cops on our picnic down below.
Claire Goforth claire@folioweekly.com @clairenjax
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There’s lots to know about NEFLa’s beaches’ special environment. A ranger guides the walk, discussing “restless sand,” coquina, dune flowers, seabirds and shells—you may even see one of nature’s most humble yet industrious creatures (as long as it’s not your foundation they’re steadily digging under): gopher tortoises. 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20 at Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve’s Marineland field office, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., free admission; reservation required, eventbrite.com.
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CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Written by Ian Fleming (yes, the same Brit responsible for the Bond … James Bond spy novels), Bang Bang is the tale of a little jalopy that could … do just about anything, and the absurdly named characters who love it, and rely on its idiosyncratically pragmatic, yet contraptionized features. Staged through July 29, the musical fantasy opens 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, Southside, alhambrajax.com, $38-$59.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING A Day in the Life, 2018, mixed media; courtesy of artist Chris Clark.
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Juneteenth is the annual celebration of the freeing of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865 ... word traveled slowly of General Robert E. Lee’s April 9, 1865 surrender. Since the end of the Civil War, it’s been a day for jubilation throughout the nation. Here in Jax, it’s an opportunity to view works by some of our community’s exciting up-and-coming artists. Poetry, music, spoken word and historical narrations are also featured. 7-11 p.m. Friday, June 15 at Bohemian Lounge, 1974 San Marco Blvd., eventbrite.com, $15-$20. FRI
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For poets, there’s space between performance and printing. Mainly, one imagines, because the ineffability of a poem, when tied to the page can, at times, feel too solid, like something inert. Poet Keri Foster has taken the plunge, launching her first chapbook Mind the Path. Proceeds benefit Girls Rock Camp. The Backdoor Stompers and DJ Geexella perform and Johnny Masiulewicz debuts Happy Tapir #4, 6:3010:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 at Yellow House, Riverside, yellowhouseart.org, free. SAT
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FEST A-pickin’ and a-grinnin’, as well as singin’, strummin’, dancin’—country music
non-pareil in NEFLa, this outdoor festival by the sea is an all-day event that’ll get your boots stompin’ or your flips floppin’;. can’t help doing a little two-stepping. Musicians are Justin Lee Partin, Patrick Gibson, Cale Dodds, Krystal Keith and Lance Carpenter, Tobacco Rd. Band, Saloonatix, and local boy done good Brett Bass & Melted Plectrum, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, June 16, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, free admission, VIP $20, greatatlanticfestival.com.
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THE MAIL LET THE PEOPLE HEAR MUELLER
OUR DEMOCRACY IS UNDER ASSAULT, [WITH] THE constant attacks on the credibility of our criminal justice system and those whose selfless[ly] service to protect and defend the rule of law. Our president has trashed every vestige of truth and honesty by word and deed, rendering many of my fellow citizens incapable of discerning outright lies that, repeated often enough, become “truths.” This is how democracies die. We cannot afford to allow the ruin of our democratic republic for the sake of showing fidelity to an individual whose lifelong history of deceit and misinformation is well-documented. We invite disaster when we choose to believe the inflammatory rhetoric of a man, instead of relying on the lawful and determined work of public servants who have nothing to gain by lying or distorting the truth. Our nation was attacked by foreign government whose sole motivation was to destroy our democracy. Employing an independent investigation led by a man whose entire life history reveals absolute fidelity to truth is the only way we, as a free people, can expect to preserve the integrity of our nation. The president has repeatedly threatened to end any objective conclusion to this investigation, and a majority of our elected representatives stand ready to ensure that the findings of the Mueller investigation are made public in an unadulterated manner. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has prevented legislation that would ensure the findings of the Mueller investigation will be presented to the American people. We must all expect Sen. Marco Rubio to demand Sen. McConnell to allow a vote to ensure the results of the Mueller investigation be completed and shared with everyone.
Roger Q. Bennett via email
MOM FEARS SOLITE
RE.: “Poison Place,” by Susan Clark Armstrong, May 30 THIS IS JUST ABOUT A MILE FROM MY HOME, THE home where I have raised my children. Never did I think I had toxic, hazardous waters around us. 1.8 miles. That’s not enough of a barrier or distance.
Brandie Peterson-Hazel via Facebook
GOOD OL’ BOYS ON THE DECLINE
RE.: “Poison Place,” by Susan Clark Armstrong, May 30 GREAT JOB ON REPORTING ON THE SOLITE ISSUES IN Clay County. The GOB network is still going on but not
as strong as it used to be. Again, GREAT job!! Keep us informed!!
Bob Tatum via email
WHAT HAS KHAN DONE FOR YOU LATELY?
RE.: “Anthem Apotheosis,” by A.G. Gancarski, May 30 I WOULD LIKE TO SEE FOLIO WEEKLY DO A WEEKLY update on Mr. Sahid Khan and the NFL-funded social group and actual actions being taken in Confederateville. If actions speak louder than words, there will be no need for players to take a knee during the anthem, outside Confederate schools and monuments or on the steps of JSO.
Bob Rutter via email
SOMETHING STINKS AT PUBLIX
RE.: “My Name’s Adam–Wanna Play?” by Claire Goforth, May 23 CLAIRE GOFORTH’S COLUMN ABOUT PUBLIX’S LONGstanding financial support for Adam Putnam’s political career overlooked another malodorous aspect of Publix: Publix is the key holdout in refusing to join the Fair Food coalition that other big retailers–including Walmart, McDonald’s, Trader Joe’s and many others–have joined to provide better wages and working conditions for Florida’s impoverished farmworkers. The companies that join agree to support basic health and safety protections for workers–and also to pay an extra penny for every pound of tomatoes collected by those who do stoop labor in the fields. This ought to be a no-brainer since Publix can pass on the additional one-cent cost for tomatoes to its customers. And, if Putnam wants to demonstrate that he is no stranger to the working person’s struggles, beyond throwing a bundle of hay on a truck bed in front of video cameras, let him step forward and publicly encourage Publix to join the Fair Food coalition and improve the wages and working conditions of those who feed us.
Michael Hoffmann via email
CHICKEN BEFORE POLITICS
RE.: “My Name’s Adam–Wanna Play?” by Claire Goforth, May 23 GOOD LUCK WITH THAT; PUBLIX ALSO DOES FREE antibiotics and some tasty chicken from the deli.
Ed Stringer via Facebook
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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BRICKBATS TO TOM DODSON As reported by The Florida Times-Union, developer Dodson wants to take back the parcel of land he sold to the state for conservation in 1999. He wants to trade 403 protected acres on Black Hammock Island for the same numbers of acreage off Bartram Park Boulevard, so he can build up to 1,400 homes on the currently protected peninsula. BOUQUETS TO LIZZ FARHAT CHESTER First Coast News reports that Chester, aka Miss Fabulizz, has painted inspirational quotations, pretty images and positive messages in school bathrooms around town. Chester, an art director at a local company, does this generous gesture for free to give back to our community. BRICKBATS TO WILDLIFE MURDERERS A recent post on one of the everentertaining local ‘Rants, Raves and Reviews’ pages on Facebook highlighted the ongoing problem of drivers running over wildlife on the roadways. Many commenters indicated that they’d rather flatten a turtle than tap the brakes. No wonder many, many millions of animals become roadkill every year.
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FOLIO VOICES : FIGHTIN’ WORDS Where does the GOVERNOR’S RACE stand?
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BECAUSE OF THE SUPERFUND SITE THAT HAS been Jacksonville’s de facto City Hall of late, we haven’t had occasion to visit statewide campaigns in this space. That changes this week, with the biggest story in the race for Florida governor dropping just days before its central figure makes his way to Northeast Florida. That story is, of course: Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDA&CS) Commissioner and selfproclaimed “NRA Sellout” Adam Putnam, who’s been made to look like an incompetent on the national stage because of his office’s botched handling of one of its functions (for whatever reason): to complete gun background checks on 365 applications over the course of the year. That function falls under the FDA&CS Division of Licensing. Stop me if you’ve heard this one—the entry-level person Team Putnam tasked with the review process forgot her system login. And it took other state agencies months to notice. Putnam, as one might expect, deflected responsibility, calling the now-fired worker “deceitful.” But the reality is this: A state government that positions itself as a stalwart protector of public safety failed at that mission. The Tampa Bay Times broke the story, getting ahead of the rest of the state, and the state government. When Gov. Rick Scott read the newspaper, he immediately distanced himself from any primary knowledge of what went down, as every Democrat of note in the state called for Putnam to resign from the ag commission spot and end his campaign. Quiet (relatively) on the matter was Rep. Ron DeSantis, who is Putnam’s only real opposition for the Republican nomination. DeSantis didn’t call for Putnam to get out of the race. But you know that in late July and early August, the narrative will be that Putnam is not only a career politician, he’s an inept career politician. The story isn’t over. Each person who got a gun permit and shouldn’t have has a story. While Democrats have set the tone for high dudgeon in this matter, Republicans are the ones who will see this as part of their primary narrative. DeSantis’ campaign guy, Brad Herold, sees this as one of a group of scandals that can be used to dog out Putnam. For Herold, this is just another data point in the narrative of “Amnesty Adam,” a proimmigration congressman who was part of the House Speaker Dennis Hastert clique.
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Whether this material gets pushed through the official campaign (unlikely) or through third-party groups and online articles (more likely), it’s clear that despite Putnam’s claims of “knowing Florida best,” the counterargument is that he has a record full of things that can be whipped up to ignite indignation among primary voters. This is interesting timing for Putnam, as he opens up a campaign headquarters in Jacksonville this weekend, and appears with Rick Scott at the Clay GOP’s Flag Day event. How likely is it that activists show up and do a “die in” at Putnam’s HQ grand opening? My protest days are over (turns out I couldn’t stop the Spanish-American War), but if I were in that side of the business, I would stage an event wherever Putnam bivouacs—Beach Boulevard strip mall, up by Seminole Road—any place like-minded lemmings gather. The script writes itself. Recently, the gubernatorial campaign has gotten zippier, and the candidates on either side are conventionally interesting politicians. I’ve been surprised by Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine getting traction, but he’s got a baby-shit slick TV presence, money to buy ads, and (per polls) a good draw in South Florida. He came out in favor of cannabis legalization, a smart move, since he takes an issue from Andrew Gillum and Chris King, and marginalizes Gwen Graham (who’s still playing to Blue Dogs and advocating just decriminalization, which is still a far-sight better than the civil libertiesignorant Democratic elected officials in this godforsaken backwater). For Dems, Putnam—should he survive this weapons permit debacle—is probably the scarier of the two Republicans. He’s a great retail politician. Maybe too great; he was in such a rush to sell out to the NRA, he didn’t consider limits and restrictions on the warranty. Months back, on paper the election looked like a Putnam/Graham general. With Putnam looking to be buried by his paper trail, and Graham outflanked to the left by the entire field, the outcome is far from certain at this point. And, yeah, there’s two months to go. But the establishment candidates appear to have been punked by outsiders, in ways that could’ve been predicted, but no one did. A.G. Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com @aggancarski JUNE 13-19, 2018 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 9
NEWS BITESTOP HEADLINES FROM NE FLORIDA & SE GEORGIA NEWSMEDIA
FERNANDINA BEACH NEWS-LEADER The changing face of white nationalism has been a popular topic among the liberal media, which can never resist an opportunity to give the rub to their enemies. Speaking of which, the Florida League of the South (not to be confused with the Florida League of the North, which does not exist) held its annual convention in Lake City on June 2, and Carl McKinney of Community Newspapers was there. His story ran in the Fernandina Beach News-Leader on June 5, and it’s a fun little read. Leader Michael Tubbs (not to be confused with that black guy from Miami Vice) told a teeming throng of nearly three dozen that “We are not your daddy’s Southern heritage organization. ... Do not make the mistake of believing that we exist to discuss rusty muskets or how many buttons were on a Richmond depot shell jacket.” (The answer, of course, is NINE buttons, duh!) Speakers touched on the usual bullet-points: slavery good, Pledge of Allegiance bad, Donald Trump, mmm yum-yum, yes, more, please. “All but a handful of attendees wore the league’s official uniform—tan khakis and a black polo shirt emblazoned with a white-and-black Southern nationalist flag based on the Confederate battle flag,” writes McKinney. “The Southern nationalist flag and an early Civil War-era unofficial Confederate banner depicting a white star against a blue background flew over the fairgrounds entrance and in front of the conference hall. Cameras were not allowed inside.” Why no haz cameras? It seems like a very photogenic group!
ST. AUGUSTINE RECORD The last few years have had some problematic times for the nation’s law enforcement community, with their best public-relations gimmicks running against a rising tide of “ACAB” sentiment, wrought by the misdeeds of several thousand bad apples, not to mention pensions and aging personnel. This has led to recruiting problems for many departments, including here in Florida, where we struggle to find even enough python hunters to get by, let alone hunters of men. The St. Augustine Record’s Jared Keever took a look at recruitment efforts in St. Johns County in its June 10 issue. “We have had some challenges this past year in just gett ing up to where we are already approved in terms of strength, in terms of personnel,” Sheriff David Shoar told county commissioners last week. Shoar cites the county’s super-low 2.7 percent unemployment rate as a major culprit, in addition to the current political climate. That department is not alone, as Keever notes similar issues facing the St. Augustine PD, as well as the St. Johns County Fire Rescue and even its school district, which is facing a slew of unfunded mandates for next year. But all sides involved seem optimistic that recruitment will pick up, and the county does have one big advantage: With those forest-green uniforms, St. Johns County’s deputies are arguably the bestdressed in all of America—and when you look good, you feel good.
THE DAILY RECORD Last Friday, June 8, in the Daily Record, Larry Hannan reported on legislation being sponsored by City Councilmen Matt Schellenberg and Al Ferraro that would, under certain conditions, legalize the use of golf carts on the streets of Jacksonville. “The news is likely to surprise many people who thought it already legal to drive a golf cart on Jacksonville roads, and that’s kind of the point,” writes Hannan, who notes that, funny as it is, Schellenberg does make some good points: Golf cart usage would reduce gasoline consumption and vehicle emissions, and it makes a nice alternative for folks whose disabilities disallow for the use of normal vehicles. And carts might be especially useful in smaller neighborhoods, in the sticks and in certain places (like Downtown) where parking is at a premium. This news portends great fun for those of us in the media, some of whom (specifically, me) are already salivating at the thought of all the golf cart-related tomfoolery that seems almost guaranteed to occur. Drunken golf cart hijinks? Check. Drag-racing in golf carts? Check. Hit-andruns, solicitation and road-rage involving golf carts? Yes, yes and YES. After all, Florida is already a global tastemaker, in terms of the vast array of illicit fun to be had on horseback, so the golf cart concept is clearly tailor-made for Florida Man to shine, brighter than any star in the night— drunk, in a golf cart. (Speaking of which, how is Tiger Woods doing these days?) The potential for customizations alone is staggering. Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com 10 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JUNE 13-19, 2018
NEWS AAND NOTES: FOR REAL? EDITION
TOP HEADLINES FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF ALTERNATIVE NEWSMEDIA
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If you don’t have a Wikipedia page, it’s not clear if you really exist. (Breaking: Folio Weekly is staffed by mirages!) But what is to be done if the crowd-sourced online encyclopedia entry about you includes some facts that you’d rather keep under wraps? Take a cue from former Arkansas state Senator Jon Woods! Arkansas Times reports that someone … actually, several someones, according to the edit history, took the liberty of ensuring that Woods’ Wikipedia page includes oodles of information—about his history as an Eagle Scout, producer of The Plaid Jackets’ first record, legislative achievements (some of them), even that he worked as a lifeguard—but NOT the fact that he is a felon convicted of taking kickbacks in the Ecclesia College scandal. In fairness, the page does note (as of this writing) that he was charged in the case … it also “[details] all the indignities he suffered at the hands of the judiciary and the FBI,” AT’s Max Brantley writes. You can’t change the past, but you can edit it on Wikipedia.
< IT’S OFFICIAL: DAYTONA SUCKS
Lest you think we be glib, the financial news and opinion site 24/7 Wall Street has ranked Daytona Beach 25th out of the 50 worst cities to live in, reports Orlando Weekly (whose staff we imagine got quite a few chortles out of this news— but for the record: Northeast Florida > Central Florida). OW says that 24/7 collected info from 600 cities on stuff like income, environment, crime and education to determine that the coastal city to our south is one of the nation’s leaders in suckage. Guess who else from Florida made the list? Gainesville (48th), Miami (43rd), Tallahassee (39th), Miami Beach (24th) AND Homestead (14th). Guess who didn’t? WE didn’t! How ya like them apples, neighbors?! We still love ya, though—even if you are officially the worst.
< HIGH ON THE HOG FECES
Durham, North Carolina’s Indy Week reports that some folks in the state legislature are trying to make it more difficult for aggrieved parties to sue agricultural operations under nuisance laws. Apparently, the legislation that recently cleared committee is seen by many as a reaction to a multimilliondollar federal verdict against Smithfield, a multibillion-dollar Chinese conglomerate, for its use of open cesspools in hog waste disposal. Even more disgusting is the way the legislation was handled by the state Senate Agriculture Committee. “The vote was cast in a crowded room from which reporters and observers were turned away, and an audio stream for those unable to attend was not provided,” IW’s Cole Villena reports. What it boils down to is that the legislation would prohibit people from suing successfully if other companies in the region do things the same way. “In other words, if most hog farmers are spraying liquefied hog feces onto their neighbors’ properties, then those neighbors can’t legally complain about it even if it infringes on their health and quality of life,” Villena writes. Eeeuw.
< ARMED AND ADMINISTRATING IN ALABAMA
Educators across the Yellowhammer state were surprised on May 30 when Gov. Kay Ivey launched a program to arm some school administrators, reports Mobile’s Lagniappe. The Alabama Sentry Program would permit trained school admins on campuses without a school resource officer to keep a gun on grounds in case of an active shooter situation. Lagniappe adds that, billing it as a stopgap measure, Ivey signed the initiative that would require armed admins to don “distinctively marked bullet-proof vests” before engaging their weapons, which must be kept in a safe accessible only through fingerprint identification. Curiously, when Ivey announced the plan alongside the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency secretary and the newly hired State Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey at a televised news conference, it was news to “most superintendents, administrators and teachers.” The next day, Mackey addressed the elephant with the gun in an email that Lagniappe obtained. “I regret that most, if not all, of you found out about this program via media outlets, but the memorandum’s release was strictly embargoed,” Mackey reportedly wrote. “The training will be developed by ALEA and will be available by the end of summer. It will probably be a two-day course.” If the thought of the school secretary packing heat after a two-day course gives you pause, fear not! “[T]he Alabama Department of Mental Health would evaluate their ‘mental fitness’ on an annual basis…,” Lagniappe reports.
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FOLIO COMMUNITY : NEWS Democrats predict sweeping elections in November … but maybe only they can SCREW IT UP
IS THE BLUE WAVE
FOR REAL? ON NOV. 6, VOTERS WILL DECIDE THE FATE OF THE U.S. Congress and state legislatures across the country. Democrats are hoping a “Blue Wave” will crest and wash the Republicans out of control of Congress and state governments around the nation. The Blue Wave refers to the rising tide of activism on the left and the increasing success of Democratic candidates in special elections since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. (See “A Progressive Counterrevolution in Northeast Florida?” Folio Weekly, Jan. 11, 2017) Asked about the Blue Wave, local Democratic activist Luis Zaldivar says, “I can answer straight-up; the Wave is 100 percent for real, especially because Republicans don’t have anything going on; they are deeply divided.” Zaldivar, who has knocked on thousands of doors in the last two years, is president of the local Democratic Progressive Caucus. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez recently stated, “We are winning everywhere.” Democrats are hoping this year’s election will resemble the one in 2006, when they regained majorities in the U.S. House and Senate, and among governorships. Democrats also won a majority of state legislatures and picked up seven seats in the Republicandominated Florida House. There’s a lot of enthusiasm among activists, but what do the numbers say? Democrats need 24 victories to take the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and two victories to take back the U.S. Senate. This is an off-year, aka mid-term election, in which the presidency is not on the ballot, which is typically better for the party out of power. Since World War II, the opposition party has, on average, gained 26 seats in off-year elections. One prediction model suggests Democrats will gain between 45 and 50 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. It also predicts the Democrats will flip between 15 and 20 state legislatures. This model accurately predicted big Democratic gains in 2006 and Republican wins in 2010, and has been correct about most elections since 1950.
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A SWELLING WAKE SOME OF THE EARLY RACES AFTER TRUMP’S inauguration were disappointing, but by November 2017, Democrats had snapped back, winning gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia. A political earthquake sent aftershocks around America when Democrat Doug
Jones bested Roy Moore in the Alabama special election to replace Jeff Sessions in the U.S. Senate. Alabama had not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate in more than 30 years and was considered among the safest states for Republicans. Jones’ support came from all over the U.S., including from local activist Nathan McKay, who contacted nearly 10,000 voters urging them to support Jones and to turn out to vote. McKay explained, “I got inspired to get involved because someone has to do it.” He spoke of the danger of “sitting on the sidelines,” mistaking social media posts for genuine activism. Republicans hoped Jones’ victory was simply because they had a weak candidate in the former judge who faced multiple accusations that he’d sexually preyed on teenaged girls when he was a prosecutor in his 30s. Though Moore strenuously denied any predatory or inappropriate behavior, many believed the scandal tanked his candidacy. Three months later, Democrats scored another upset in a Pennsylvania district heavily favoring Republicans. The district is gerrymandered to elect Republicans—Donald Trump carried it by nearly 20 percent in 2016—plus their candidate, Rick Saccone, had no such scandal. Nevertheless, Democratic former Assistant U.S. Attorney Conor Lamb defeated Saccone, a candidate who’d claimed he was “Trump before Trump was Trump.” The Blue Wave appeared to be gaining momentum. In a widely cited article, FiveThirtyEight’s Henry Enten wrote, “You don’t see this type of consistent outperformance unless there’s an overriding pro-Democratic national factor.” Another special election was held near Sarasota to elect a new member to the Florida legislature. Republican voters outnumbered Democrats by 10 percentage points and had carried the district in the last two presidential elections. Yet Democratic attorney Margaret Good won by a comfortable margin in a race that included appearances by national figures from both parties. The Democrats also pulled off impressive state legislative elections in deeply red Oklahoma and conservative Iowa. Trump’s former campaign manager Cory Lewandowski complained, “Fifty seats have already changed hands from Republican to Democrats since Donald Trump was elected.” On April 8, Republican pollster Frank Luntz said the Republicans would lose the House and Senate if the election were held
today. “I think the Republicans are in deep trouble … ,” Luntz mused. LOCALLY: RIPPLES OR A SWELL? STATE LEGISLATIVE AND JACKSONVILLE CITY Council seats in Northeast Florida have been gerrymandered to elect a majority of Republicans and a minority of black Democrats. This year, a number of candidates are looking to storm the gates of the status quo. Local Democratic Party Chair Lisa King is excited that the party has fielded candidates for every Florida House seat in Duval County for the first time in years. Democratic hopefuls Navy veteran Tim Yost and Dr. Tracye Polson are running for State House seats held by Republicans for many years. Polson leads the race in fundraising and the polls. A.G. Gancarski recently wrote, “[T] here are early suggestions that a Blue Wave may splash onto Jacksonville shores.” Since November 2016, nationally and locally, the country has seen increased activism by liberals and other progressives. The Women’s March in Washington, D.C. in January 2017 included more than four million participants worldwide. February’s mass murder in Parkland galvanized gun safety advocates, including many progressives. The March For Our Lives events brought many passionate and dedicated young activists together for a cause that’s considered more in tune with progressives. Inspired by marches and events, many more have joined the ranks of progressive organizations and election teams. With the wind at their backs, millions of activists lining up to make dramatic changes, and the president’s historically low approval ratings, what could possibly go wrong? Everything. This is the Democratic Party and it’s fully capable of screwing up a onecar parade. Ideological, racial and gender purity tests are being conducted among members across the nation, including here in Jacksonville. (See “The Fall Guys,” Folio Weekly, April 11.) As political analyst Michael Kinsley once said, “Conservatives are always looking for converts; liberals are always looking for heretics.” When the Constitution was written, Benjamin Franklin was asked what type of government it included. He responded, “A Republic, if you can keep it.” Have the Democrats been handed an election victory? The answer will be clear in November.
Scott Gaillard mail@folioweekly.com
FASHION FORWARD
For Jax-based artist and designer Gwen Meking, sustainable is the most haute look
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acksonville’s DIY design community is alive and well—and even attracting transplants from across Florida. Stuart native Gwen Meking landed here in October 2016, after knocking around the country for several months. She and her partner chose Jacksonville specifically because of its “vibrant and growing art scene.” Within a year, she had reinvented herself as the sustainable and social media-savvy designer Aunt Gwen. Now, less than two years on, she is a fixture in Jacksonville’s DIY community, and her repurposed clothing line is helping change attitudes toward fashion. “My hope for Aunt Gwen is to get people to stop buying into fast fashion and reconsider where their clothes are
coming from,” Gwen says. “I feel like the most sustainable garments are the ones already made. The average U.S. citizen throws away 70 pounds of clothing and other textiles annually.” Aunt Gwen prints her signature designs on second-hand garments sourced from thrift stores, yard sales and even friends’ closets. “I had a friend who had spilled some ink on a favorite skirt of hers, so she had me print on top of the stains,” she says. It’s not enough to simply repurpose old threads or print over stains, however. Aunt Gwen has built her brand through a combination of garment selection and distinctive block-print designs. That brand is firmly ensconced at the intersection of fashion, fine art and activism. The art makes the fashion shine, while the fashion advertises its wearer’s commitment to sustainability.
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“I think fashion is art,” says Gwen. “It’s art you can wear every day. I’ve always used fashion to express myself, just as artists use their various media to do the same. It’s an immediate way to tell the world about yourself without verbally saying anything.” Aunt Gwen wants the world to know that she is just as invested in independent and sustainable ethics as she is in aesthetically pleasing threads. “I think it’s such a creative challenge to blend all of those elements,” she explains, “but I feel like it can lead to some real innovation in all areas of art, fashion and sustainability.” There are, of course, structural limitations to the horizons of any aspiring ethical designer. The art supplies industry simply doesn’t offer the same accountability or fair-trade alternatives as other business sectors.
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Meking makes larger-than-life masks wherein use of contour line whimsically informs the subtle form. “The paints that I use for my garments are nontoxic,” explains Meking, “but, unfortunately, there are no sources saying how sustainable or unsustainable they are. There isn’t much on the market in the way of sustainable ink that works for block printing on fabric, either. It’s something that I plan to start experimenting with as my brand grows.” Another unsustainable devil whose details the DIY designer must deal with is social media. In addition to well-intentioned “content” creators and consumers, the online world is populated by bots and hucksters. Indeed, its material base, emerging raw from obscure, apocalyptic rare-earth mines around the world and made presentable in Silicon Valley through bro sweat and tears, is inherently flawed. Its algorithms are the last fashionable form of discrimination, empowering opportunists and trolls the world over. “There are a lot of ways that bigger companies tip the scales in their favor,” says Meking. “They pay for sponsored posts and followers. There’s just no accountability.” The digital realm is also crawling with intellectual property thieves. (See “The Clone War Begins,” Folio Weekly, June 2017.) Meking was recently tipped off about an internet-only company plugging designs suspiciously similar to Aunt Gwen’s signature, stylized faces.
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“It was a total scam,” she says. “I scanned the comments and a lot of people were complaining that the company didn’t even deliver the clothes they’d ordered. I posted a link to my site and that’s when they deleted the thread. It’s frustrating because there’s no human being to talk to.” Meking can at least take solace in that age-old cliché, “Imitation is the sincerest form
of flattery.” Those hustlers wouldn’t have ripped her off if she hadn’t had anything of value to steal. The fact is Aunt Gwen’s message of creative reuse has resonated with like minds, not just in Northeast Florida but across the nation. She currently sells wares through her own online shop and at local pop-ups. Her designs are also distributed at brick-andmortar stores in Jacksonville, Kansas City and New York. A dedicated Jacksonville boutique may soon be in the works. “I’m just waiting for the right time,” she confides to Folio Weekly. Not bad for a project that began on a lark just a little more than a year ago. Meking started experimenting in May 2017. “I was just bored one day and had gotten
a block-printing kit to mess around with,” she says. “I had never done it before. I started printing on paper and then I saw a bag of clothes that my partner and I had gathered to take to a thrift store; I decided to try out one of my carvings on a blouse in there.” She wore the results to work the following day and was surprised by the enthusiastic response from her colleagues. Gwen Meking was clearly on to something. So, naturally, she decided to launch her own brand. “Jacksonville has been very welcoming to my clothing line,” she says. “I don’t think there’s anything else like it here or [in] many other places, for that matter. I feel like I’ve really stumbled upon something unique, but something that is palatable for everyone.” Aunt Gwen’s iconic designs feature simple,
stylized faces and facial features. These begin as blind contour drawings before Meking carves them into reusable printing blocks. The style is inspired by Henri Matisse’s cut-outs and Wassily Kandinsky’s abstract shapes but, as to technique, Aunt Gwen is self-taught. “I took a few art classes in high school, but that was more than 10 years ago,” she says. “I learn from the internet and from trial-anderror on my own. I still feel like I have no idea what I’m doing. I learn something every time I go into the studio.” Another art form with which Meking is experimenting for the first time is social media, which—for better and for worse—has become the lingua franca of the DIY design world. “At first, I was so clueless about how to approach social media as a brand,” she says. “It took a lot of research and I’m still trying to figure it out. I have a really hard time opening up or coming up with captions and content.” Aunt Gwen currently creates in a shared warehouse space called the Crows Nest, on the northern fringe of Downtown Jacksonville. She plans to eventually move her studio across the river to That Poor Girl Vintage, where shop owner Tori Poor has all manner of plans for her enterprise. “Tori has taken me under her wing and inspired me to try new things,” says Meking. “We plan on doing some more experimental sculptures for the storefront as well as throughout the shop.” Meking’s sculptures began as a sideline for the fashion designer, but they may prove essential in her evolution as an artist. These oversized self-portrait masks share the same blind-contour vibe as her signature fashion designs and, like her clothes, her sculptures are made from mostly recycled materials. She utilizes old newspapers, plastic bags and used chicken wire. As ever, Meking was driven by curiosity. “I never really had any specific plans when starting,” she shrugs. “I just gathered the materials and kinda went at it. Everything is recycled material, except for the flour I used for the papier-mâché and the paint I used to finish it. There may still be some vines on the chicken wire. It was a challenge. I just like getting messy and working with my hands. I get that from my dad. He’s always obsessively gardening or making bread or crafting some new thing to put in his yard.” Last year, the sculptures were exhibited at a group show in Stuart. The works are yet another, more outsized outlet through which Meking can express herself. “I started making the masks because I wanted something that is larger than life,” she explains. “I’ve only made a few at this point because they each take time. They all represent what I was feeling at the time I was making them.” Aunt Gwen’s activities for the summer include doing more block-printing and behind-the-scenes work. She hopes to place her clothes in more retail stores in and out of Jacksonville. She’s also dreaming of mounting a fashion show. “I’m just really working toward making my passions my full-time work.”
Georgio Valentino mail@folioweekly.com
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Aunt Gwen appears at a pop-up, 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at Root Down in 5 Points, Riverside; auntgwen.bigcartel.com; @aunt.gwen
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tacey Bennett is the busiest musician in Northeast Florida. It’s hard to objectively quantify such a statement, but consider the facts: In just the last 18 months, she and her band have toured the nation, played South By Southwest, sold out the Blue Jay Listening Room, secured airplay for the 2016 album The Devil Always Comes on 140 college radio stations, said goodbye to two band members, added a retired Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra concertmaster to the lineup, and planned a (literal) marathon of a new songwriting experiment. And still, Bennett says she’s in “a kind of a lull—writing, tearing up the paper, rewriting.”
Folio Weekly: So a lull for Stacey Bennett means a standing Friday evening slot at Seachasers Lounge through June, a regular lunchtime gig at Hemming Park, a spot on the bill at Songbook Jax’s upcoming female singer-songwriter showcase at Blue Jay … how do you it? Stacey Bennett: I’m finally getting the hang of not being told what to do—or having so little time to do it in—but I’ve found [I] still have to make a schedule for all the different projects I have going on. The stakes are higher. It’s so much more personal. When I worked my last job, I did the best I could every day, and then I went home. Being a musician isn’t a 40-hour-a-week job. If you see me at the gym, I’m writing lyrics while on the elliptical. This is a matter of success or failure. There’s only person who can contribute to that—and that’s me. Speaking of running, what can you tell us about your next project? I don’t want to go into too much detail, but I’m a runner. It’s how I relax. I recently signed up for my first marathon, and I’m doing it by myself, so I thought, “Why don’t I do something comparable to a marathon with songwriting?” My plan is to write 33 songs in 33 days—a song every day, no matter if it’s terrible or awful. I’m going to keep an online journal about the process and my mentality: Am I writing from isolation, mania or happiness? I want to document the experience of a writer.
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Have your recent solo shows at Seachasers been good practice for that solitary endeavor?
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GLORY STACEY BENNETT of Folk Is People doesn’t slow down—and doesn’t apologize for busting ass STACEY BENNETT
6 p.m. Friday, June 15, Seachasers Lounge, Jax Beach, 372-0444, seachaserslounge.com
I’ve never been one to play cover music, but I’m taking different songs that are not the typical ones you’d hear at a sportsbar and making them my own. Locally, I mostly play in my Murray Hill/Riverside/Downtown comfort zone. So playing at Seachasers in Jax Beach for a totally different crowd—not the artsy crowd—has given me new insight into how I play music. Every song I test out, I’m watching everybody’s eyes. And taking everything very personally. Which is how you treat Folk Is People, a big band but decidedly your band. Have the recent departures and additions affected you personally? Our fiddle player left for Nashville and she’s doing very well. Bob Judalena is leaving for Tallahassee to get his master’s degree in fine arts. I’m very happy for them. As for the new members, you never know how they’re going to jibe on tour. You want somebody who understands the concept of a band being run as you would any other business. You have a responsibility to conduct yourself in a professional manner, and it has been difficult to find people in Jacksonville who have that same vision. This isn’t a party band. That said, getting
Philip Pan, the retired concertmaster for Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, and our new drummer Robbie Knox, in the band has been phenomenal. We really lucked out with these guys. You mention touring. What did Folk Is People’s 2017 trip around America teach you about the modern music industry? It gave me a lot of insight into the reason why not everybody is a musician and not everybody goes on tour. It’s one of the most complicated endeavors as a DIY band. You’re trying to sell yourself to music rooms and bars—and they’re trying to sell alcohol. They don’t care how good of an act you are—they want to know how many people will come to your shows. Or how many Facebook friends and Instagram followers you have. It’s frustrating; two years ago, I was this pie-eyed kid excited about having so much time to do what I want to do. Now, I’m a little more pessimistic. I’m writing press releases, stalking people on social media, and telling people how good we are. You have to form relationships to have a competitive advantage as a band. I didn’t expect to be doing that when I started playing music. How valuable, then, are local listening rooms like Blue Jay to the evolution of a DIY musician’s career? Blue Jay Listening Room is a gem. I didn’t know what it was at first; Cara Burky actually contacted me and said, “Hey, I think you’d like to play here.” I looked into it and thought, “Wow—what a concept.” When she told me she was going to sell tickets for $20, I thought no one would come. I did a lot of hard work promoting our first show and it still made my heart gallop. Then we had 100 people willing to pay $20, sit down, and be present as we played our songs. That was really cool. Jason Honeycutt is doing a lot Downtown to get more people into The Elbow, which leads to more people willing to pay us to play music—not asking us, “How many tickets can you sell?” So many musicians rely on these gigs. I rely on these gigs. Playing music isn’t a hobby. And even if it is a hobby for some people, it’s a very expensive one. Nick McGregor mail@folioweekly.com
FOLIO O A+E A E : MAG MAGIC LANTERNS Horror flicks scare and revolt (AND DELIGHT)
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or those who enjoy horror films executed with style and originality, I’ll discuss three fairly recent efforts you may have missed. Two are foreign (Spanish and French); the third is an unexpected spectacle by a distinguished American filmmaker whose previous films—none remotely connected with science-fiction, fantasy or horror—include six Oscar nominations. Penumbra (2011), written and directed by Spanish brothers Adrián and Ramiro García Bogliano, is set in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Some odd people want to rent a rundown apartment from leasing agent Marga (Cristina Brondo), an ambitious Spanish businesswoman. Marga is classy, svelte and pretty, but not too nice. She hates Argentina and is anxious to get back to Spain, but the chance to rent to these clients, dragging their heels but willing to pay an exorbitant amount of money for the wretched dwelling, is too good to ignore, even as events grow more ominous. A full eclipse is about to happen, a homeless derelict preaches gloom and doom, odd noises are heard from a locked room, and Marga’s patience is running out—just like her luck. The Bogliano bros have made several films, solo and together; one notable project was Adrian’s truly chilling Here Comes the Devil. While Penumbra has often been compared to Roman Polański’s The Tenant and Repulsion, as well as Ti West’s The House of the Devil (mostly due to each film’s claustrophobic tone and mounting dread), for me Penumbra most immediately recalled Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation, especially in its slow burn and surprise ending. Despite a spare 90-minute run time, Penumbra seems to lose narrative focus right out of the gate. The first scene features a brutalized character we don’t see again until the end. Viewers may wonder where she went; indeed, we wonder where the movie itself is going. Stick with it; Penumbra reveals its bag of puzzling tricks—gory and otherwise. In a quite different setting, director Barry Levinson (Rain Man, Bugsy, Good Morning, Vietnam and Diner) jabs convincingly at the genre with The Bay (’12), despite his use of the stale “found-footage” ruse. I hate the tactic overdone in The Blair Witch Project, but The Bay, like George Romero’s Diary of the Dead, makes it work.) Fun fact: Levinson first intended to make a straightforward documentary on the effects of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, but decided to turn it into a horror film, thinking the message would be stronger to more viewers. Sadly, The Bay still fell short critically and commercially. One imagines the tourist industries on Maryland’s Western and Eastern Shores were grateful for that. Still, those who see The Bay may reconsider a vacation on the Chesapeake; go to Ocean City instead. Young TV reporter Donna (Kether
Donohue) is making a documentary about a catastrophic eco-disaster that happened three years before, on an annual July Fourth Crab Fest. Secretly, Donna assembles the doc from various sources (police/traffic cams, home video, Skype, newscasts, etc.) to let folks know the real causes of deaths of more than 700 people that weekend. The government has staged an elaborate cover-up. I know, shocker. As in more direct genre efforts like Jaws and Piranha, Levinson’s movie has political and social gravity; a pithy horror film. The cast, mostly unknowns and non-pros, increased the realism. The victims’ storylines are neatly woven, shifting to and fro among two marine biologists, a frustrated doctor, a venal mayor, luckless cops and the like. What’s wrong with the brackish bay? Turns out, a swarm of parasitic crustaceans—“tongueeating lice”—have mutated, growing terribly large, fueled by a toxic mix of nuclear runoff, fertilizer and chicken shit. (The poultry industry is big in the Old Line State.) Levinson shows the damage with enough goo and gore to please the most depraved horror fan. The 2016 French film Raw has literally nauseated some viewers; one California theater gave vomit bags to ticket-buyers. The film does have some real stomach-churning scenes—a young woman gnaws her sister’s severed finger—but Raw is quite well-done (pun intended!) Writer/director Julia Ducournau’s first feature is a real original about two sisters in veterinary school who discover a family taste for raw human flesh. It’s not really what you may expect; no cannibals were involved. Mostly, the new film parallels other original, bizarre and disturbing French horror movies like Marina de Van’s In My Skin (’02) and Pascal Laugier’s Martyrs (’08). Not everyone’s cup of tea by any means, each of these films is still a worthy entrant of the horror genre.
Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com
NOW SHOWING BEAUTY & THE BEAST The 2017 fairytale runs 8:30 p.m. June 13 at Colonial Quarter Music Park, 27 St. George St., St. Augustine, 824-1606, free. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Chappaquiddick and Borg McEnroe screen. Throwback Thursday: 1936’s A Walk to Remember, noon June 14. Foxtrot and A Quiet Place start June 15. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (the good one, with Gene Wilder) 6 p.m. June 17, $2. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 697-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. IMAX THEATER Solo: A Star Wars Story and Pandas 3D screen. The Incredibles and The Incredibles 2 double feature, 6 p.m. June 13. St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com. SUN-RAY CINEMA Solo: A Star Wars Story and Hereditary screen. Summer Kids Series: Despicable Me 3, June 13 & 16. The Incredibles 2 starts June 14. Pom Poko, June 17. The Gospel According to Andre, 7 p.m. June 19. 1028 Park St., 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. JUNE 13-19, 2018 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 19
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THE LARAMIE PROJECT This play is based on playwright Moisés Kaufman’s trips to Laramie, Wyoming residents after Matthew Shepard’s kidnapping, assault and murder. Directed by Dr. Lee Beger, it opens 8 p.m. June 15 and runs through July 1 at The 5 & Dime, a Theatre Company, 112 E. Adams St., Downtown, the5anddime.org, $17. CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG It’s a car, it’s a boat and it flies … it’s from the past but portends the future, it’s the little racer that did. Mounted through July 29, it opens 7:30 p.m. June 13 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com, $38-$59. THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN The revue by Stage Aurora’s Darryl Reuben Hall, with the hits that Berry built, is staged 3 p.m. June 17 at 9501 Arlington Expressway, Ste. 329, stageaurora.org, $40 (includes dinner). PRINCESS OF POP It’s a drag show honoring (?) saluting (?) parodying (?) the quasi-tragic-figure/majestic-immortalunicorn that is Britney Spears. Presented by Glitterbomb, 10 p.m. & midnight June 15 at Metro Entertainment Complex, 859 Willowbranch Ave., Riverside, 388-8719, metrojax.com, $7. FRUIT SNACKS Open mic night for drag queens: BeBe Deluxe says, “First-time queen looking to figure shit out? Tired old queen looking to do whatever she wants? All are welcome! Just queens, 5 minutes, anything goes. Drag, standup, music, hula-hooping to the sounds of a grown man eating an entire box of animal crackers, anything! 10 p.m. June 19 at the Metro, Riverside, free admission. COME BACK TO THE FIVE & DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN The ‘dramatic comedy’ runs 7:30 p.m. Thur.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. through June 24 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, limelight-theatre.org, $20-$26. GUYS AND DOLLS This quirky Broadway musical runs through June 25 at Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina, $15-$20, ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM When in midsummer, dream away. The fanciful chimerical comedy runs through June 23 at Amelia Community Theatre, 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina, ameliacommunitytheatre.org, $10-$22.
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TBA BIG BAND Five sax players, six trumpeters, six trombonists, keyboards, basses, drums, percussion–all at
7 p.m. June 18 at Mudville Music Room, 3105 Beach Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $10, raylewispresents.com. JAZZ NIGHT Leelynn & Danielle with Cookin in Da Kitchen, 6 p.m. June 13 at Prohibition Kitchen, 119 St. George St., St. Augustine, 209-5704, pkstaug.com. NIGEL ARMSTRONG The violinist performs Schubert’s Overture for Strings in C Minor, Death and the Maiden and Rondo in A Major for Violin and Kreisler’s Caprice Viennois for Violin and Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. June 21 at St. Augustine Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place, staugustinemusicfestival.org, free.
COMEDY
DOMINIQUE Postal worker turned comic, she tells the unfiltered truth! 7:30 p.m. June 14; 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. June 15 & 16 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, comedyzone.com, $20-$114.50. LAVELL CRAWFORD Lavell is back! 8 p.m. June 14; 8 & 10:30 p.m. June 15 & 16; 7 p.m. June 17 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com, $33-$150. MICHAEL MACK, LORRAINE BROWNSTONE The fun starts 8:30 p.m. June 15; 9 p.m. June 16 at Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club, 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 461-8843, thegypsycomedyclub.com, $15. COMEDY NIGHT Ben Sweet hosts six Powder Keg comedians, 8-10 p.m. June 15 at Hyperion Brewing Co., 1740 N. Main St., Springfield, 518-5131, free admission.
CALLS & WORKSHOPS
THE ARTS ADD UP After 75 percent funding cuts (down from $25 million in 2017-’18 to $2.6 million for 2019-’20), it’s vital to illuminate the impact–personal or professional–the arts have on your life. Write a letter about your experience to the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville; upload that missive to culturalcouncil.org/ advocacy.html. EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES The juried exhibit, 45 billboard-size images, includes works created by artists reflecting their interpretation of the theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.” Deadline Oct. 15; embracingourdifferences.org.
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Park, Florida Boulevard & A1A, Neptune Beach; Midweek Market, 3-6 p.m. Wed., Bull Park, 718 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach; ABC Market, 3-6 p.m. Fri., 1966 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. SPACE 42 FARMERS MARKET Fruits, veggies, crafts, 4-7 p.m. every Wed., 2670 Phyllis St., Riverside, spacefortytwo.com. ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE FARMERS MARKET Live music, baked goods, art, local produce, 8:30 a.m. every Sat., 1340 A1A S., 209-0367. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local/regional art, produce, live music–Jesse Montoya, Danny Delves & the Deadly Nightshades, Cortnie Frazier–10:30 a.m. June 16 under Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. FERNANDINA BEACH MARKET PLACE Farmers, growers, vendors, local goods, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat., North Seventh Street, Historic District, fernandinabeachmarketplace.com. JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Open daily dawn to dusk, Beaver Street farmers market has an art gallery, food, crafts, etc., 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com.
MUSEUMS
CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, flagler.edu/crispellert. Selections from the Guidi Collection, through June 15. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. The Lost Bird Project through Oct. 21; Fields of Color: The Art of Japanese Printmaking through Nov. 25. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. Project Atrium artist is Anila Agha. A Patterned Response exhibits. A Dark Place of Dreams, monochromatic assemblages of Louise Nevelson alongside contemporary artists Chakaia Booker, Lauren Fensterstock and Kate Gilmore; through Sept. 9. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. Hands-on exhibit NANO shows basics of nanoscience and engineering, through June 17. Jim Smith’s Improbable Sci-Show, through June 28.
GALLERIES
ADRIFT JAX 1717 N. Main St., Springfield, facebook.com/ galleryjax. Jason Grimes’ new photographs and Russell Frantom’s portraits, through June. ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. Sharon Hayes Westbrook, influenced by her Southern heritage, exhibits new works through June. An artist’s reception is 5-8 p.m. June 21. AVONLEA ANTIQUES & DESIGN GALLERY 8101 Philips Hwy., Southside, femartgallery.org. MOTHER NATURE, presented by Femme Art Gallery, is a show about female-identifying artists and their connection to nature; through June. BOLD BEAN SAN MARCO 1905 Hendricks Ave., 853-6545. Artist Madeleine Peck Wagner exhibits selections from her Heart of Butter series, madeleinewagner.com. BREW 5 POINTS 1024 Park St., Riverside, 374-5789. Marlena Lomonaco shows new works: “observational studies of beauty, in relation to sight and touch,” through June. CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT 207 N. Laura St., Ste. 300, Downtown, 281-5599. Salamat Datang-Welcome to Malaysia, new works by Dennis Ho, through August. HENDRICKS AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 4001 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 396-7745. Artists Who Mentor the Passing of Knowledge and Wisdom, works of Jax-based artists and a skilled mentee; through Sept. 1. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 1 Independent Dr., Downtown, southlightgallery.com. UNF Senior Photography exhibits. Photographer Will Dickey’s works show through June. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., staaa.org. Honors Show runs through July 1. SPACE 42 2670 Phyllis St., Riverside, spacefortytwo.com. Luisa Posada Bleier exhibits new works through August.
EVENTS
HISTORY OF HEALING ARTS Curator and director of Yellow House Hope McMath discusses the how art is used in healing, 5:30 p.m. June 13 at Main Library’s Makerspace, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, jaxpubliclibrary.org/jax-makerspace. JAX JUMBO SHRIMP The homestand against the Jackson Generals starts 7:05 p.m. June 13 (Corks & Forks), June 14 (Thirsty Thursday) and June 15 (Awkward Family Photo Night, Red Shirt Friday); 6:35 p.m. June 16 (Ronnie Van Zant Bobblehead Giveaway), and 3:05 p.m. June 17 (Everybody Gets Lucky on Father’s Day), Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, single game tix $5-$18, 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com. Next up: Montgomery Biscuits! MATTHEW PEARL The author chats about and signs copies of The Dante Chamber, 7 p.m. June 14 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, thebookmarkbeach.com.
SIP AND MAKE Make your own Louise Nevelson-inspired assemblage whilst tippling, 6 p.m. June 14, at MOCA, $25-$30, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. BILL KIMBERLIN He may be known to Star Wars fans, but when folks read his tell-all Inside the Star Wars Empire, he’ll be a household name. Kimberlin signs copies 4-6 p.m. June 14 at The Book Loft, 214 Centre St., Fernandina, bookloftamelia.com. SUCCULENT TERRARIUMS One of our favorite artists, Crystal Floyd, leads the workshop, 6-8 p.m. June 14 at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, members $30, nonmembers $40, cummermuseum.org. WORLD REFUGEE DAY Don’t tell Trump–or any of his minions–but folks are still coming here from other countries, and they’re still welcome. This international observance aims to raise awareness of the plight of the displaced worldwide. Naturalization Ceremony is 10-11 a.m. June 15 at Balis Community Center, 1513 LaSalle St., Southside; Celebration 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 15 at Southside Baptist Church, 1435 Atlantic Blvd., Southside. JUNETEENTH ART EXPO View works by some of our community’s exciting up-and-coming artists. Poetry, music, spoken word and historical narrations also featured, 7-11 p.m. June 15 at Bohemian Lounge, 1974 San Marco Blvd., eventbrite.com, $15-$20. THE GREAT ATLANTIC COUNTRY MUSIC FEST Pickers include Justin Lee Partin, Patrick Gibson, Cale Dodds, Krystal Keith and Lance Carpenter, Tobacco Rd. Band, Saloonatix, Brett Bass & Melted Plectrum, noon-10 p.m. June 16 at SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, free admission, VIP $20, greatatlanticfestival.com. JUNETEENTH SNEAKER BALL The Influence Crew and the nonprofit Black Men Walking Inc. partnered to distribute sneakers to community youths. The second annual gala is 7-11 p.m. June 16 at Karpeles Museum, 101 W. First St., Springfield, free with a donation of new or very gently used sneakers, eventbrite.com. EXPLORE CREATIVE ENERGY Dr. Nadia Ramoutar, artist, creative facilitator and author of 42 Ways to Free my MOJO discusses how we can creatively connect with ourselves, 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 15 at Indigo Art Therapy Studio, 4282 Herschel St., Riverside, indigoarttherapy.com, $42. AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING Artist/author Brette Petway signs copies of her book, Prayer is Good, A Path From Grief to Peace, 4 p.m. June 16 at The BookMark, Neptune Beach, thebookmark.com. SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL A ’50s style bash and fundraiser for Apex Theatre Studio is 6:30 p.m. June 16 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, pvconcerthall.com, $40-$130. EMMA CATHARINE WORKSHOPS Filmmaking for ages 12-18, June 18-27, Stage Management, June 19-28, $100/student, at Orange Park Community Theatre, 2900 Moody Rd., 276-2599, opct.info. MIND THE PATH Poet Keri Foster launches her first chapbook Mind the Path. Proceeds benefit Girls Rock Camp. The Backdoor Stompers and DJ geexella perform, and Johnny Masiulewicz debuts Happy Tapir #4, 6:30-10:30 p.m. June 19 at Yellow House Art Gallery, 577 King St., Riverside, yellowhouseart.org, free. MARINELAND BEACH WALK A ranger leads the walk, 8:3010 a.m. June 20 at GTMRR Marineland Office, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., free (reservations required), eventbrite.com. RADICAL JEWISH CULTURE LECTURE Avant music founder and Folio Weekly writer Keith Marks discusses radical Jewish music, 7 p.m. June 20 at Willowbranch Library, 2875 Park St., Riverside, free, #curiousmusicforcuriousminds. FOIBLES, FABLES & OTHER IMASKINATIONS Doug Berky’s characters, dramedy and amazing puppets, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. June 21 at The Florida Theatre, 128 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, theatreworksjax.com, free. WINE DOWN ROOFTOP PARTY Drink a little, laugh a little, and eat a $10 hot dog, 5:30-10 p.m. June 21 at Cowford Chophouse, 101 E. Bay St., Downtown, 862-6464, free admission, cowfordchophouse.com. PROJECT ATRIUM: ANILA QUAYYUM AGHA MOCA Jacksonville offers a tour 6 p.m. June 21 at 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu, free with regular admission, registration required. THE SUMMER OF ’64 Writer Scott Grant chats about his book, How the Beatles and the World’s Fastest Man Changed the First Coast Forever, 6 p.m. June 21 at Beaches Museum Chapel, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, beachesmuseum.org, $5. __________________________________________ To list an event, send the time, date, location (street address and city or neighborhood), admission price and contact number to print to Madeleine Peck Wagner; email madeleine@ folioweekly.com or mail 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Items run as space is available. Deadline noon Wed. for next Wed. printing.
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WAKING DREAM La Luz’s new album builds on the BAND’S PSYCHEDELIC surf-rock base
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days off in the whole run) forced them to be nderneath the effervescence of La more resolved about their set list—especially Luz’s effervescent surf-rock lies since organist Alice Sandahl lost her father an electrical charge—a roiling two weeks ago. “Touring has been pretty undercurrent of global pop and psychedelia fast and furious,” Cleveland says with a sigh. that’s both haunting and heartbreaking. On “We’re sticking to two different set lists, the band’s 2018 album Floating Features, splitting up songs from the new album with that ominous feeling rises to the surface, songs from previous albums as opposed to as guitarist/lead vocalist Shana Cleveland’s what we’ve always done before, which is to do rough-hewn riffs and echo-drenched words a rush job of writing a set list right before the recalling the recurring dreams she had when show, when we’re freaking out trying to find she was writing the record. Sharpies and paper.” “That element isn’t just in the lyrics,” Floating Features stands as the first La Luz Cleveland tells Folio Weekly. “It somehow album produced with a different goal than permeated the sound of the record, which is “basically making a really good-sounding cool because being on tour feels like being live record,” Cleveland laughs. “We wanted to in a dream. You’re in a car for eight hours, incorporate additional instruments and more daydreaming. You’re sleeping in a different production—what Lena calls ‘tasties.’ It’s those place every night, which is psychedelic in a little things that you miss unless you listen to way. You wake up and think, ‘Where’s the the record on a stereo. So we’ve been stepping bathroom today?’ It’s like a six-week up and trying to figure out how to reproduce waking dream.” those bells and whistles onstage.” All we can The dichotomy of Los Angeles also figures hope is that Cleveland fires up the scorching heavily in the vibe of Floating Features—the guitar solo that bisects “The Creature,” band moved to the SoCal metropolis after showcasing her marvelous guitar skills before years of living in Seattle, intrigued by the the band breaks into its trademark multipart city’s mix of grime and glamour. “When I harmonies on “My Golden One.” listen to the record, it sounds like California,” Staying true to Cleveland says. “LA themselves while is such a strange LA LUZ WITH LAS ROSAS, TIMOTHY simultaneously and inspiring place. EERIE, THE MOTHER GOOSES evolving was critical Everything is hidden 7 p.m. June 14, Root Down, 1034 Park St., for La Luz on Floating behind this disgusting Five Points, $10-$20, WinterlandPresents.com Features. Though they smog, even though recorded the album in it’s always sunny. Nashville with The Black Keys co-founder and Those two things make the city feel sort famed producer Dan Auerbach, they chose of hallucinatory. You don’t know what’s to downplay that fact so it didn’t dominate around every corner, especially as a new the narrative surrounding the album’s release. Los Angeleno. You don’t know what you’re Instead, the quartet’s growth can be viewed as a going to run into—but it’s always going to be culmination of six years of hard work: touring different than what you think.” At its heart, Floating Features is still rooted nonstop, letting their success come naturally. firmly in surfy sounds new and old: Dick “We’ve always grown steadily—in direct Dale’s sweet, wet, slightly sinister reverb, the relation to how much effort we’re putting in,” garage grit of former Hardly Art labelmates Cleveland says. Likening La Luz’s evolution Shannon & The Clams, even the Southern/ to a slow-building wave before opting out of tropical vibe of Jacksonville, where La Luz what she calls a “shitty” metaphor—“a wave bassist Lena Simon recently moved to live just disappers, so I’m gonna not go with that with Glenn Simon, who booked La Luz’s one,” she laughs—Cleveland says the beauty June 14 show at Root Down under her of La Luz is that the band has never been Winterland Presents banner. “The first time burdened with more than it can handle. we ever played in Jacksonville with Glenn’s The reviews for Floating Features have been overwhelmingly positive, and Cleveland says band BOYTOY, it was insanely hot—so all indications are that it’s doing especially much fun,” Cleveland remembers. “All of us well in the UK. “At the end of the day, it’s crowd-surfed—the energy was amazing. We’re just satisfying to put in this work and see the really looking forward to coming back to results,” she says. “Hopefully, things keep Jacksonville to see what Glenn and Lena have going in that direction.” been cooking up.” Nick McGregor Cleveland says that La Luz’s marathon mail@folioweekly.com six-week North America tour (with only two
Still pushin’ it: SALT-NPEPA & SPINDERELLA (pictured) are on the I Love the ’90s Tour, with Kid ’n Play, Coolio, Tone Loc (‘Say what?’), Thea Austin, C&C Music Factory (no sweat), 7 p.m. June 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, $67.50-$235.
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK
JUST US TWO, BILL HECHT 6 p.m. June 13, Boondocks Grill & Bar, (Boondocks), 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497. BRADY CLAMPITT 7 p.m. June 13, Ragtime Tavern (Ragtime), 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, ragtimetavern.com. MELT BEHIND THE WHEEL 9 p.m. June 13, Surfer the Bar, (Surfer), 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756. JAX SALSA BAND 6 p.m. June 13, 16th annual free Music by the Sea, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. SHURWOOD, The NED, HALF MY HOME, PUDDLED 9:30 p.m. June 13, Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-0632, $3. LA LUZ, TIMOTHY EERIE, THE MOTHER GOOSES 7 p.m. June 14, Root Down, 1034 Park St., Riverside, squareup.com, $10-$20. JAKE BELLISSIMO, RIP JUNIOR, AC DEATHSTRIKE, LIL BIG 9 p.m. June 14, Sarbez, $3. REMEDY TREE, DIAMOND DIXIE 6 p.m. June 14, Prohibition Kitchen (ProhibitKitch), 119 St. George St., St. Augustine, pkstaug.com. ROUGH MIX 7 p.m. June 14, Ragtime. JUNCO ROYALS 8 p.m. June 14, Blue Jay Listening Room (BlueJay), 2457B S. Third St., Jax Beach, bluejayjax.com, $15. THE MIKE HART BAND 7 p.m. June 14, 28th annual free Concerts in the Plaza, Plaza de la Constitución, St. Augustine, 825-1004, concertsintheplaza.com. GINGER BEARD MAN 9:30 p.m. June 14, Cheers Park Avenue (Cheers), 1138 Park Ave., Orange Park, 269-4855, $2. DAVID RYAN HARRIS 8 p.m. June 15, Café Eleven (Café11), 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Aug Beach, $15-$20. CAT McWILLIAMS BAND 7 p.m. June 15, Colonial Oak Music Park (CoOakMusic), 21 St. George St., St. Augustine, 3422857, colonialquarter.com. COME BACK ALICE 7 p.m. June 15 & 16, Surfer. STACEY BENNETT, BOOGIE FREAKS 6 p.m. June 15, Seachasers Lounge, 831 Frist St. N., Jax Beach, seachaserslounge.com. MERE & ALEX 8 p.m. June 15, BlueJay, $20. KALANI ROSE 6 p.m. June 15, Hemming Park, Downtown. CRAZY DAYZIES 9:30 a.m. June 15, Boondocks. SHANE MYERS, FRATELLO 5 p.m. June 15, Cheers, $2. JUKEBOX OLDIES 8 p.m. June 15, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SpiritSuwannee), 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak, musicliveshere.com. CYCLOPEAN BLOOD TEMPLE, BURN TO LEARN 8 p.m. June 15, Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St., 5 Points, 379-4969. McFARLAND, RIVER CITY SOUND SYSTEM 8 p.m. June 15, Jack Rabbits (JackRabbs), 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496, $8. TAKE COVER 7 p.m. June 15, Ragtime. SALT ’N PEPA, SPINDERELLA, KID ’N PLAY, COOLIO, TONE LOC, THEA AUSTIN, C&C MUSIC FACTORY, FREEDOM WILLIAMS 7 p.m. June 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre (StAugAmp), 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, staugamphitheatre. com, $67.50-$235. DENTON ELKINS ACOUSTIC, BILLY BUCHANAN 6 p.m. June 16, Seachasers. RYAN CAMPBELL 8 p.m. June 16, Surfer.
MATT KNOWLES, JUST US, KIMI WADE 7 p.m. June 16, Boondocks. KYLE JENNINGS 8 p.m. June 16, BlueJay, $25. MARK WILLIAMS & BLUE HORSE 7 p.m. June 16, Mudville STARBENDERS, 5 CENT PSYCHIATRIST, THE DOG APOLLO, SECRET CIGS 8 p.m. June 16, JackRabbs, $8. TOP SHELF 9 p.m. June 16, Whiksey Jax (WhiskeyJB), 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 853-5973. BUDWEISER’S BACKYARD: MATT STILLWELL, LOGAN BRILL 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 16, 111 Busch Dr., budweisertours.com, free. CHAMPAGNE JERRY 8 p.m. June 16, 1904MH. ALPHA QUADRANT, MOONDRAGON 9 p.m. June 16, RainDogs. PHIL KEAGGY 7 p.m. June 16, Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., showpass.com, $20-$50. BOOGIE FREAKS 9 p.m. June 16, WhiskeyJax (WhiskeyBay), 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208. BRIT FLOYD ECLIPSE 8 p.m. June 17, Florida Theatre (FlaThtr), 128 E. Forsyth St., floridatheatre.com, $35-$75. KATCHAFIRE, E.N. YOUNG, EARTHKRY 8 p.m. June 17, Surfer. JUNCO ROYALS, DEREK MAINES Noon June 17, Seachasers. RUMBLE STREET 7 p.m. June 17, Ragtime. JOHNNY BULFORD, TIM FAGAN, CHRIS GELBUDA 8 p.m. June 17, BlueJay, $30. DIVIDED HIGHWAY 3 p.m. June 17, ColOakMusic TIMOTHY EERIE, YOUNG STEP, REELS 9 p.m. June 17, Sarbez, $3. JESUS WEARS ARMANI, IN CONFIDENCE 7 p.m. June 19, JackRabbs, $8. AARON THOMAS 8 p.m. June 19, Surfer. Summer of Love: MUSIC of LAUREL CANYON & MONTEREY POP, Rethreaded Benefit 8 p.m. June 20, BlueJay, $25. REDFISH RICH 6 p.m. June 20, Boondocks. BILLY BOWERS 7 p.m. June 20, Ragtime. RIES BROTHERS, LITTLE BIRD, LORETTO 7 p.m. June 20, JackRabbs, $12. COMBICHRIST, WEDNESDAY 13, NIGHT CLUB, PRISON, DEATH VALLEY HIGH 7 p.m. June 20, Mavericks Live (Mavericks), Jax Landing, 356-1110, mavericksatthelanding. com, $20. NOBIGDYL, WHATUPRG, WREKLESS ABANDON, OATMEAL 7 p.m. June 20, Murray Hill Theatre, mhtrocks, $10-$12. AARON THOMAS & SOULO LYON 5:30 p.m. June 21, Cowford Chophouse, 101 E. Bay St., Downtown, 862-6464, free admission, cowfordchophouse.com.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
IVAN PULLEY BAND June 21, Cheers METRO June 21, Ragtime LATE NIGHT SPECIAL, THE GOOD WOOD BAND, THE TWOTAKES June 21, JackRabbs PRIMETIME NINO, FLO.WAV June 22, Sarbez SOUTHERN BURN BAND June 22, SpiritSuwannee LYN AVENUE June 22, BlueJay BLACK CREEK RI’ZIN, LYNDIE BURRIS June 22, Boondocks STACEY BENNETT, RAISIN CAKE ORCHESTRA June 22, Seachasers MJ BAKER June 22, Hemming Park JW GILMORE & THE BLUES AUTHORITY June 22, ColOakMusic JIM MURDOCK, LOVE MONKEY June 22, Cheers
CLOUD 9 June 22 & 23, Ragtime SUMMER SURVIVORS June 22, Surfer LUKE BRYAN, JON PARDI, MORGAN WALLEN June 22, VetsMemArena CHARLIE FARLEY, DRAWDE, DANNY DUKE June 22, JackRabbs THE CONCH FRITTERS June 23, Anastasia State Park CHELSEY MICHELLE DUO, CAT McWILLIAMS BAND June 23, Seachasers BOBBY TARANTINO June 23, Dailys CIARAN SONTAG, BDW BAND June 23, Boondocks HORROR CLUB, JANE EYRE, SECRET KEEPER, IDLE HABITS June 23, JackRabbs URBAN PIONEER, CAIN’T NEVER COULD June 23, Nighthawks CIARAN SONTAG June 23, Boondocks ETANA, NDKA, DJ LION HEART, SELECTAH AJAH, MIXX MASTER PRINCE, DJ BLAOW June 23, Hemming Park JESSE McCARTNEY, NINA NESBITT June 23, Mavericks BIG LOGIC & THE TRUTH SERUM June 23, ColOakMusic NEW ROCK SOUL June 23 & 24, Surfer LOGIC June 23, Dailys BDW BAND June 23, Boondocks PIXIES June 24, FlaThtr MARK DENNISON TRIO June 24, Ragtime THE FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL June 24, Seachasers ANNIE GUTHRIE June 24, BlueJay REBELUTION, STEPHEN MARLEY, COMMON KINGS, ZION I, DJ MACKLE June 24, StAugAmp CITY IN THE CLOUDS, MODEST IMAGE June 24, JackRabbs JOHN THOMAS GROUP June 25, Mudville INANIMATE EXISTENCE, THE LAST OF LUCY, FIELDS OF ELYSIUM June 25, JackRabbs CLOUD 9 June 26, Ragtime PINK MASS, WORSEN, MOONDRAGON June 26, RainDogs ANGEL VIVALDI, HYVMINE June 26, 1904MH MICAH SCHNABEL June 26, JackRabbs FRED HEINTZ & LATE NIGHT SPECIAL June 27, BlueJay TAD JENNINGS June 27, Surfer AMERICAN AQUARIUM, TRAVIS MEADOWS June 27, JackRabbs BRANDON LEINO June 27, Boondocks STACEY BENNETT June 24, Seachasers UNDERHILL ROSE June 28, BlueJay BELLE & THE BAND June 28, Mudville MATT KNOWLES June 28, Boondocks FISH OUT OF WATER June 29, Ragtime HURRICANE PARTY June 29, RainDogs TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS, MARCUS KING BAND June 29, Dailys MELODY TRUCKS BAND, BONNIE BLUE June 29, 1904MH REDFISH RICH, ERIC COLLETTE & BAND June 29, Boondocks BLACK CALLA June 29, Hemming Park ADAM LATIFF, FAT CACTUS June 29, Cheers THE PAPER CITY HUSTLERS June 29, ColOakMusic CHASE FOURAKER, MEGAN & LIZ June 29, JackRabbs BOY GEORGE & CULTURE CLUB, B-52S, TOM BAILEY (THOMPSON TWINS) June 29, StAugAmp JOSEPH SOLOMON, SWOOPE, NATALIE LAUREN June 29, Murray Hill Theatre
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LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC DION TIMMER June 29, Myth KEVIN SKI June 30, Boondocks B-SIDES June 30, Surfer CHEAP TRICK, POISON, POP EVIL June 30, Dailys COPPER BONES, APPALACHIAN DEATH TRAP, CHROME FANGS June 30, RainDogs MATT COLLINS, BLAST OF GRASS June 30, Seachasers AS CITIES BURN, MY EPIC, TIGERWINE June 30, JackRabbs THE BLUFF 5 BAND June 30, Ragtime JASON EVANS BAND June 30, Cheers SANDRA LYNN June 30, Ritz Theatre THE TOASTERS June 30, 1904MH THE GROOVE COALITION June 30, ColOakMusic COPPER BONES June 30, RainDogs MELODY TRUCKS BAND June 30, BlueJay THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS, WALK THE MOON, MISTERWIVES, JOYWAVE July 1, Dailys JUPITER COYOTE, DENTON ELKINS July 1, Seachasers BLACK PUSSY, NINE E, SNORE July 1, RainDogs DONNY & MARIE OSMOND July 1, StAugAmp LUNAR COAST July 1, Ragtime TERRAIN, SATYR, FRIENDLY FIRE, PROBLEM ADDICTS July 1, 1904MH DAN & PHIL July 5, StAugAmp ERIC COLLETTE & CODY JULY 5, Boondocks STABLE SHAKERS July 5, BlueJay BARENAKED LADIES, BETTER THAN EZRA, KT TUNSTALL July 6, StAugAmp DiCARLO THOMPSON, BEN PRESTAGE July 6, Seachasers CRAZY DAYSIES July 6, Boondocks HELIUS July 6, JackRabbs SACRED OWLS BEWARE! TAKE CARE!, DOUGIE FLESH & THE SLASHERS, APPALACHIAN DEATH TRAP July 6, Nighthawks CITY OF BRIDGES July 6 & 7, Cheers 3 DOORS DOWN, COLLECTIVE SOUL, SOUL ASYLUM July 7, Dailys KIM RETEGUIZ & THE BLACK CAT BONES, THE SNACKS BLUES BAND, FOLK IS PEOPLE July 7, Seachasers REDFISH RICH July 7, Boondocks SOMEDAY HONEY July 7, BlueJay SWITCHBLADE VILLAIN July 7, JackRabbs COHEED & CAMBRIA, TAKING BACK SUNDAY July 8, Dailys MAMA BLUE July 8, Seachasers CHRISTINA VANE, MADI CARR July 8, BlueJay NIGHTHAWKS, DEAD BOYS July 8, Nighthawks LUKE PEACOCK, JACK RINGCA July 11, BlueJay OLD CURRENTS, HALF MY HOME, DIVEBAR, TYLER PESHEK July 11, Sarbez
DAVID RYAN HARRIS sings songs for his fans and newcomers alike–you know, for ‘Other People,’–8:30 p.m. June 15 at Original Café Eleven, St. Augustine Beach, $15-$20.
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WAR TWINS, TERRAIN July 12, JackRabbs ADVENTURES OF ANNABELLE LYN July 12, Mudville FRANK SHINER, FRAN PITRE July 12, WhiskeyJax Baymeadows WRONG WAY, CRANE July 13, Surfer LOWERS ORDERS, SMART BOYZ July 13, RainDogs AJ GHENT July 13, BlueJay OLYMPVS July 13 & 14, Cheers DiCARLO THOMPSON, JUNCO ROYALS July 13, Seachasers Florida Sun Records Unity Fest: CLOUD 9 VIBES, FLAG ON FIRE, AXIOM, BORN IN JUNE, SUMMER SURVIVORS, UNBREAKABLE BLOODLINE, RUNAWAY GUN, CANDOR, MR. WHITTY, WES PIPES, YAMADEO, STAYNE THEE ANGEL, SUCKER PUNCH, THE REALITY, SANGRIA July 14, Mavericks THE SNACKS BLUES BAND, CAIN’T NEVER COULD July 14, Seachasers SYZYGY, OBSERVATORY July 14, Sarbez Beaches Freedom Festival: ZANDER, SIDEREAL, THE SUPERVILLAINS, BE EASY, RAMONA, LANE “Star Spangled Banner” PITTMAN, Local Band Winner July 14, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach THE GEORGIA FLOOD July 14, JackRabbs ALLEGRA KRIEGER July 14, BlueJay ORDINARY BOYS, KISSES ONLY July 14, 1904MH CRAIG WAYNE BOYD July 14, Ritz Theatre REMEDY TREE, MADI CARR July 15, BlueJay KALANI ROSE, CHELSEY MICHELLE DUO July 15, Seachasers A STORY TOLD, SOUTHPAW July 16, JackRabbs THE CACTUS BLOSSOMS July 17, StAugAmp SLIGHTLY STOOPID, PEPPER, STICK FIGURE July 19, StAugAmp IVAN PULLEY BAND July 19, Cheers CAT & NAT July 19, FlaThtr RASCAL FLATTS July 19, Dailys OAK RIDGE BOYS July 20, Thrasher-Horne Ctr PSEUDO, SYMMATREE, KID YOU NOT, THE NED, HALF MY HOME, CLM July 20, Sarbez OPPOSITE BOX, SIDE HUSTLE, TROPIC OF CANCER July 20, JackRabbs DiCARLO THOMPSON, BILLY BUCHANAN July 20, Seachasers STEVE MILLER BAND, PETER FRAMPTON July 20, StAugAmp Villainfest: FILTH, NEAR EMPTY, KILL THE SOUND, A MATTER OF HONOR, DENIED TIL DEATH, FACES OF MANY, DEFY THE TYRANT, INVIOLATE, AUDITORY ARMORY July 21, Mavericks BIG JOHN AUSTILL, GOOD WOOD BAND July 21, Seachasers SONDRA HUNT July 21, SpiritSuwannee LISA & THE MAD HATTERS, THE FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL July 21, Cheers
DAKOTA BAND July 21, Boondocks FREDDIE McGREGOR July 21, JackRabbs DJ WILL’S SUMMER SLAM July 21, Murray Hill Theatre VIOLENT FEMMES, ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN July 21, StAugAmp CHICAGO, REO SPEEDWAGON July 22, Dailys THE FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL, DENTON ELKINS ACOUSTIC July 22, Seachasers FRACTURED FAIRYTALES, BLOOD BATH & BEYOND July 26, JackRabbs THE GREAT CLOWN WARS July 26, Sarbez DON McLEAN July 27, PVCHall POCO, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE, ORLEANS July 27, FlaThtr SAMUEL HERB, COTTER HILL & BERNARDUS July 27, BlueJay THE FRITZ July 28, 1904MH BIG JOHN AUSTILL, FOLK IS PEOPLE July 28, Seachasers SUN-DRIED VIBES July 28, Surfer DISPATCH, NAHKO, MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE, RAYE ZARAGOZA July 29, StAugAmp THE PAUSES July 29, RainDogs GROOVE COALITION, CORTNIE FRAZIER July 29, Seachasers DONAVON FRANKENREITER July 30, Surfer MS. LAURYN HILL Aug. 2, Dailys Hippiefest 2018: VANILLA FUDGE, BADFINGER, JOEY MOLLAND, MITCH RYDER & THE DETROIT WHEELS, RICK DERRINGER Aug. 2, Thrasher-Horne Center Vans Warped Tour: 30H!3, THE INTERRUPTERS, KNUCKLE PUCK, MAYDAY PARADE, REEL BIG FISH, STATE CHAMPS, THIS WILD LIFE, WATERPARKS, LESS THAN JAKE, The MAINE, MOVEMENTS, REAL FRIENDS, SIMPLE PLAN, TONIGHT ALIVE, WE THE KINGS, AMITY AFFLICTION, CHELSEA GRIN, DEEZ NUTS, ICE NINE KILLS, MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE, SHARPTOOTH, TWIZTID, WAGE WAR, AUGUST BURNS RED, CROWN The EMPIRE, EVERY TIME I DIE, IN HEARTS WAKE, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, NEKROGOBLIKON, ASSUMING WE SURVIVE, DON BROCO, PALACE ROYALE, SLEEP ON IT, STORY UNTOLD, TRASH BOAT, WITH CONFIDENCE, FAREWELL WINTERS, LIGHTERBURNS Aug. 2, Old Cypress Lot near Met Park WOLF & BEAR, MAKARI Aug. 4, JackRabbs COUNTING CROWS, LIVE Aug. 4, Dailys POWERGLOVE Aug. 4, 1904MH PAUL IVEY & SOULS OF JOY Aug. 4, Boondocks O.A.R., MATT NATHANSON, THE NEW RESPECTS Aug. 5, Dailys STEEL PULSE Aug. 5, PVCHall 311, THE OFFSPRING Aug. 7, Dailys BRADFORD LOOMIS Aug. 9, BlueJay Rage Fest: RINGS OF SATURN, ATTILA, SUICIDE SILENCE, VOLUMES, SPITE, CROSS YOUR FINGERS Aug. 10, Mavericks MR. MELLOW Aug. 10, BlueJay ELLIS PAUL, DONNY BRAZILE Aug. 10, Café11 LONELY HIGHWAY BAND Aug. 11, SpiritSuwannee CARNIVORA Aug. 12, JackRabbs MARIE MILLER Aug. 12, Café11 WIZ KHALIFA, RAE SREMMURD, LIL SKIES, O.T. GENASIS Aug. 15, Dailys THE ALARM Aug. 15, PVCHall JONAH MATRANGA, THE PAUSES Aug. 15, JackRabbs TODD RUNDGREN Aug. 16, PVCHall JASON MRAZ, BRETT DENNEN Aug. 17, Dailys BlueJay’s First Birthday: THE YETI TRIO, MIKE KENNEALLY, BRYAN BELLER Aug. 18, BlueJay BEN STROK & THE FULL ELECTRIC, CUSTARD PIE Aug. 18, Sarbez BRETT BASS & MELTED PLECTRUM Aug. 18, Seachasers YUNO Aug. 18, JackRabbs UMPHREY’S McGEE, SPAFFORD Aug. 18, StAugAmp LINDSEY STIRLING, EVANESCENCE Aug. 20, Dailys JEFF BECK, PAUL RODGERS, ANN WILSON Aug. 23, Dailys FORT DEFIANCE Aug. 24, BlueJay RICK SPRINGFIELD, LOVERBOY, GREG KIHN, TOMMY TUTONE Aug. 25, StAugAmp STEPHANIE QUAYLE Aug. 25, Ritz Theatre THE BRIDGE STREET VIBE, MADI CARR Aug. 30, BlueJay NOCHE ACUSTICA CON TITO AUGER Sept. 1, JackRabbs SING OUT LOUD FESTIVAL Sept. 1-23, St. Augustine venues Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour: LYNYRD SKYNYRD, CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, KID ROCK, JASON ALDEAN Sept. 2, TIAA Bank Field DANIEL CHAMPAGNE Sept. 4, Café11 Kick Out the Jams 50th Anniversary Tour: MC50 (WAYNE KRAMER, KIM THAYIL, BRENDAN CANTY, DUG PINNICK, MARCUS DURANT) Sept. 6, StAugAmp DEEP PURPLE, JUDAS PRIEST Sept. 12, Dailys DIERKS BENTLEY, BROTHERS OSBORNE, LANCO Sept. 13, Dailys WIDESPREAD PANIC Sept. 14, StAugAmp ROGER McGUINN Sept. 19, PVCHall LEE ANN WOMACK Sept. 21, PVCHall JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT, THE DECEMBERISTS, LUCERO Sept. 22, StAugAmp HERE COME THE MUMMIES Sept. 22, PVCHall DREAMERS, WEATHERS, MORGXN Sept. 22, JackRabbs FOZZY, ADELITA’S WAY, STONE BROKEN, THE STIR Sept. 26, Mavericks DAVID BYRNE Sept. 26, FlaThtr TROYE SIVAN, KIM PETRAS, LELAND Sept. 26, Dailys KIM RICHEY Sept. 27, Café11 RICKIE LEE JONES, ANDERS OSBORNE Sept. 29, PVCHall COLONY HOUSE, TALL HEIGHTS Sept. 29, JackRabbs NEEDTOBREATHE, JOHNNYSWIM Oct. 2, Dailys DELBERT McCLINTON Oct. 5, PVCHall ARCH ENEMY, GOATWHORE, UNCURED Oct. 6, 1904MH
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC DANNY GOKEY, TAUREN WELLS, RILEY CLEMMONS Oct. 6, T-U Center SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION OF PRINCE Oct. 6, FlaThtr (HED)PE Oct. 7, 1904MH PETER BRADLEY ADAMS Oct. 11, Café11 BENISE Oct. 11, FlaThtr SUWANNEE ROOTS REVIVAL: KELLER WILLIAMS’ PETTYGRASS, THE HILLBENDERS, DONNA THE BUFFALO, JIM LAUDERDALE, VERLON THOMPSON, THE LONELY HEARTSTRING BAND, THE LEE BOYS, THE SAUCE BOSS, BELLE & THE BAND, WHETHERMAN Oct. 11-14, SpiritSuwannee GENE WATSON Oct. 13, PVCHall WELCOME TO MOCKVILLE Oct. 13, 1904MH STEEP CANYON RANGERS Oct. 14, FlaThtr ANDERSON EAST, SAVANNAH CONLEY Oct. 16, Mavericks BOB LOG III Oct. 19, JackRabbs COLT FORD Oct. 19, PVCHall DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE, CHARLY BLISS Oct. 20, StAugAmp GRIFFIN HOUSE Oct. 23, Café11 THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Oct. 25, T-U Center SUWANNEE HULAWEEN: STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, ODESZA, JAMIROQUAI, JANELLE MONAE Oct. 26-28, SpiritSuwannee DWEEZIL ZAPPA Oct. 27, PVCHall BRETT BASS & MELTED PLECTRUM Oct. 27, Seachasers
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS
FLEMING ISLAND
BOONDOCKS Grill & Bar, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497 Just Us Two, Bill Hecht 6 p.m. June 13. Brandon Leino June 14. Crazy Dayzies June 15. Matt Knowles, Kimi Wade June 16. Redfish Rich June 20 WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Eric Alabiso 6 p.m. June 14. Roger That 9 p.m. June 15. Sunjammers 9 p.m. June 16. Jimi Graves 4 p.m. June 17
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 The Remedy 9 p.m. June 13. Ozone Baby June 15 & 16. Live music every weekend JERRY’S, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Don’t Call Me Shirley 8:30 p.m. June 15. Retro Kats 8:30 p.m. June 16
MANDARIN
ENZA’S Italian Restaurant, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci June 13 & 17 IGGY’S Grill & Bar, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, 209-5209 Second Disciples 5 p.m. June 14. X Hale June 15. Bald Eagles Band, Neon Whiskey June 16. Montalvo, Hot Pocketz June 17
ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG
GREEN TURTLE, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Buck Smith every Thur. Dan Voll every Fri. Vinyl Nite every Tue. SLIDERS, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 King Eddie & Pili Pili June 13. Tad Jennings June 14. Hupp de Huppman June 15. JCnMike June 17. 2 Dudes from Texas June 18. Mark O’Quinn June 19
CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855 DJ Capone June 13. Ginger Beard Man June 14. Shane Myers, Fratello June 15. Ivan Pulley Band June 21. Jim Murdock, Love Monkey June 22 THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Tue.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Stinky Gringos 10 p.m. June 15. Tom Bennett Band June 16
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
PONTE VEDRA
AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA
CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free every Tue. & Thur. Indie dance every Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance every Fri. MONTY’S/SHORES Liquor, 3644 St. Johns Ave., 389-1131 DJ Keith 10 p.m. every Thur.
THE BEACHES
(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)
ATLANTIC BEACH Brewing Co., 725 Atlantic Blvd., 372-4116 Jam session 7 p.m. June 15. Sol Rydah 7 p.m. June 16 BLUE JAY Listening Room, 412 N. Second St., 834-1315 West Brook June 13. Junco Royals 8 p.m. June 14. Mere Woodard, Alex June 15. Kyle Jennings June 16. Johnny Bulford, Tim Fagan June 17. Summer of Love: Rethreaded Benefit June 20 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 Soulshine & SWAT Team 10 p.m. June 15 & 16. Samuel Sanders June 17 GREEN ROOM Brewing, 228 Third St. N., 201-9283 Lance Neely June 15. The Firewater Tent Revival June 16 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov 7:30 p.m. Wed. Michael Smith Thur. Milton Clapp Fri. LYNCH’S, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 Sailor Jane June 15. Evan Michael & Well Wishers June 16. Honey Hounds June 19 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third, 246-1500 Felix June 21 MEZZA Restaurant, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger 6 p.m. Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer 6 p.m. Thur. Mezza House Band 6 p.m. Mon. Trevor Tanner 6 p.m. Tue. RAGTIME Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Brady Clampitt 7 p.m. June 13. Rough Mix June 14. Take Cover, 7 Street Band June 15. Sidewalk 65 June 16. Rumble Street June 17. Billy Bowers June 20 SEACHASERS, 831 First St. N., 372-0444 Stacey Bennett, Boogie Freaks 6 p.m. June 15. Denton Elkins Acoustic, Billy Buchanan 6 p.m. June 16. Junco Royals, Derek Maines June 17 FIRST STREET Courtyard, NB Dixie Rodeo 6 p.m. June 16 SURFER the Bar, 200 First St. N., 372-9756 Melt Behind the Wheel 9 p.m. June 13. Danka, Come Back Alice June 15. Ryan Campbell June 16. Katchafire, E.N. Young, Earthkry June 17. Aaron Thomas June 19. Soulo June 20 WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 Hindsite June 14. Paul Lundgren Band June 15. Top Shelf June 16. Birds of Fire June 17. Acoustic Women every Tue.
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 345-5760 Dorothy Does Drugs, Burden Affinity, Lowrcase g, Fishtooth, Cult of Personality, Automatik Fit 7:30 p.m. June 15. Champagne Jerry 8 p.m. June 16. House Band Jam June 18 COWFORD CHOPHOUSE, 101 E. Bay St., 862-6464 Aaron Thomas & Soulo Lyon 5:30 p.m. June 21 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon Thur. DJ NickFresh Sat. DJ Randall Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, 374-1247 Ace Winn 8 p.m. June 16. Jimmy Solari 8 p.m. June 23 JAX LANDING, 353-1188 Spanky 6 p.m. June 14. Bluff 5 7 p.m. June 15. Lonely Highway 7 p.m. June 16. 418 Band June 17 MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Hood Rich Pablo Juan, DJs June 15. Combichrist, Wednesday 13, Night Club, Prison, Death Valley High 7 p.m. June 20 MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 Magic Mike Show 8 p.m. June 13. Big n Slim, Twisted T, Sorce, Artik, Romeo 9 p.m. June 15. Stanton Warriors, Romeo, Xander 9 p.m. June 22
OERSET
MEDURE, 818 A1A, 543-3797 Ace Winn June 13. Ryan Campbell June 14. The Groov June 15. Latin All Stars June 16 TAPS Bar & Grill, 2220 C.R. 210, 819-1554 Robbie Litt Duo June 13 & 16. 7th Street Band June 15
RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE
MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Phil Keaggy 7 p.m. June 16. Nobigdyl, Whatuprg, Wrekless Abandon, Oatmeal 7 p.m. June 20 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Bethlehem Steel, Hay Baby, Loretto, The Impregnables 8 p.m. June 13. Black Calla June 16. Houseparty, Wild Planet, Skyview, Digdog June 20 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Cyclopean Blood Temple, Burn to Learn June 15. Alpha Quadrant, Moondragon June 16 RIVERSIDE Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Jesse Montoya, Danny Delves & the Deadly Nightshades, Cortnie Frazier June 16 ROOT DOWN, 1034 Park St., 358-7288 La Luz, Timothy Eerie, Las Rosas, The Mother Gooses 7 p.m. June 14
ST. AUGUSTINE
ARNOLD’S LOUNGE, 3912 N. U.S. 1, 824-8738 Cottonmouth 9 p.m. June 16. DJ Alex every Fri. CAFÉ ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Aug. Beach, 460-9311 David Ryan Harris 8 p.m. June 15 PROHIBITION KITCHEN, 119 St. George, 209-5704 Leelynn & Danielle June 13. Remedy Tree, Diamond Dixie June 14. Trevor Bystrom, Chris Thomas June 16. Be Easy, WillowWacks June 17. Jolie June 18. Caitlin Rushing June 19 SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 Shurwood, The Ned, Half My Home, Puddled 9:30 p.m. June 13. Jake Bellissimo, Rip Junior, AC Deathstrike, Lil Big 9 p.m. June 14. Timothy Eerie, The Young Step, Reels 8 p.m. June 17 TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky 9 p.m. June 15 & 16
SAN MARCO
JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 McFarland, River City Sound System June 15. Starbenders, 5 Cent Psychiatrist, The Dog Apollo, Secret Cigs 8 p.m. June 16. Jesus Wears Armani, In Confidence June 19. Ries Brothers, Little Bird, Loretto June 20 MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 NFFN Showcase June 13. Mark Williams & Blue Horse 7 p.m. June 16
SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS
MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955 Barrett Jockers June 14 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Monkey Wrench 9 p.m. June 15. Boogie Freaks June 16
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
CROOKED ROOSTER, 148 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 653-2337 DJ Toy 6 p.m. June 13. Black Creek Ri’zin June 23 HYPERION Brewing Co., 1740 N. Main St., 518-5131 Paul Ivey & the Souls of Joy 7 p.m. June 16 PALMS Fish Camp, 6359 Heckscher Dr., 240-1672 Allen Arena June 14. Bush Doctors 5 p.m. June 16. Michael Ward Band, Remedy June 17 _________________________________________ To list a band’s gig, send time, date, location (street address, city/neighborhood), admission and a contact number to print to Madeleine Peck Wagner, email madeleine@folioweekly. com or by the U.S. Postal Service, 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Events run on space-available basis. Deadline noon Wed. for next Wed. publication.
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FOLIO DINING This iconic corner property in Atlantic Beach is the original local craft brewery, serving its signature Dolphin's Breath lager for more than three decades. photo by Devon Sarian
AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA BEACH
BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. On the water at Centre Street’s end. Southern hospitality, upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F Family-owned café in historic building. Worldly fare, made-from-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh veggies, seafood. Dine in or al fresco under oakshaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub brews beer onsite; imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season THE CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F For nearly 40 years, familyowned-and-operated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L Sa-M; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Authentic Northern-style pizzas, 20-plus toppings, pie/ slice. Calzones. $ BW TO L D M-Sa THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassauhealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa POINTE RESTAURANT, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. 2017 BOJ winner. In awardwinning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining; in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, desserts. $$$
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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BW K B L D Daily The SALTY PELICAN Bar & Grill, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2017 BOJ winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/ favorite. Oceanfront. Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, fresh seafood. Open-air 2nd floor balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310, traysburgerstation.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Family-owned-and-operated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa
ARLINGTON + REGENCY
LARRY’S Giant Subs, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK.
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
FOOD ADDICTZ GRILL, 1044 Edgewood Ave. S., 240-1987. F Family-and-veteran-owned place is all about home cooking. Customer faves: barbecued pulled pork, blackened chicken, Caesar wrap and Portobello mushroom burger. $ K TO B L D Tu-Su HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. American pub. 1/2-lb. burgers, fish sandwiches. Local beers, HH. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 1, 381-6670, mojobbq.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/ favorite. Pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue. Delta fried catfish. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/ favorite. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher, USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. Fri. & Sat. fish fry. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. French/ Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Down-home fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362, south.kitchen. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Southern classics: crispy catfish with smoked gouda grits, familystyle fried chicken, burgers, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. $$ FB K TO L D Daily
BAYMEADOWS
AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE INTRACOASTAL. INDIA’S, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajaxcom. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE SAN MARCO.
DINING DIRECTORY NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. BOJ favorite. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. F 2017 BOJ favorite. Since 1989. Family-owned place has an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups. Low-sodium & gluten-free. $$$ BW TO L D Tu-Sa THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. Gluten-free pizzas, desserts. HH specials. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. F 2017 BOJ favorite. Popular gastropub has craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, signature plates, tacos and–sure–whiskey. HH M-F. $$ FB B Sa & Su; L F; D Nightly
BEACHES
(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
AL’S PIZZA, 240 Third St. N., Neptune Beach, 853-6773, thecraftpizzaco.com. F Al Mansur re-opened good ol’ Al’s, in a new spot. Dine inside or out. $$ BW L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM SUBS, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. F 2017 BOJ winner. Fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blueribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch. $ K BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201, 374-5735. 2017 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BREEZY COFFEE SHOP WINE BAR, 235 Eighth Ave. S., 241-2211, breezycoffeeshopcafe.com. Local beachy coffee & wine shop by day; wine bar by night. Fresh baked pastries, breakfast sandwiches all day. Grab-n-Go salads, cheeses, hummus. $ BW K TO B L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET Café, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE RIVERSIDE. FLYING IGUANA Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. F
GRILL ME!
with chef/owner Jon Insetta’s focus on flavors, and chef Kerri Rogers’ culinary creativity. The Northeast Florida menu changes seasonally. Rotating local craft beers, regional spirits, cold brew coffee program. $$ FB TO L M-F CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth, 356-8282, casadoraitalian. com. F Serving Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa ELEMENT BISTRO & CRAFT BAR, 333 E. Bay St., 438-5173. Inside Myth Nightclub. Locally sourced, organic fare with fresh herbs and spices. HH $$ FB D, Tu-Su OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F Scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB, 15 N. Ocean St., 844-5000, spliffsgastropub.com. 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Music venue has munchie apps, mac & cheese dishes, pockets, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. HH M-F. $ BW L D M-Sa URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 516-7799, urbangrind.coffee. F 2017 BOJ favorite. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, pastries, smoothies, bagels. Chicken/tuna salad, sandwiches. WiFi. $ B L M-F URBAN GRIND EXPRESS, 50 W. Laura St., 516-7799. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill.com. 16+ years. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F. $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa
FLEMING ISLAND
GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE RIVERSIDE. MOJO Smokehouse, 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE AVONDALE. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Real fish camp. Gator tail, catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F
ELIAS SANCHEZ
Timoti's Seafood Shak
152 Captial Green Dr. Ste 18 • Nocatee Born in: Chiapas, Mexico Years in Biz: 10 Favorite Restaurant: La Nopalera Favorite Cuisine Style: Mexican Go-To Ingredients: Jalapeños Ideal Meal: Blackened sheepshead fillet, over a polenta cake, topped with sofrito sauce. Will Not Cross My Lips: Chocolate Insider’s Secret: Have dedication. Celebrity Seen at Your Bar: Several Jags Players. (No name dropping) Culinary Treat: Seafood Paella
Classic Old World Roman fare, big Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 241 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 425-1025. 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ Pit & Blues Bar, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE AVONDALE. M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, mshackburgers.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine indoors or out. $$ BW L D Daily NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 1585 N. Third St., 458-1390. 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE MANDARIN. RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 34 years and counting, the iconic seafood place serves blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE BAYMEADOWS.
CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA
CAPTAIN STAN’S SMOKEHOUSE, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552. Barbecue, sides, hot dogs, burgers, desserts. Dine in or out on picnic tables. $$ FB K TO L & D Tu-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 6586 GA. Hwy. 40 B6, St. Marys, 912-576-7006. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. OUTERBANKS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 140 The Lakes Blvd., Ste. H, Kingsland, 912-729-5499. Fresh seafood, burgers, steaks, wings. $$ FB TO D Nightly
DOWNTOWN
BELLWETHER, 100 N. Laura St., 802-7745, bellwetherjax. com. Elevated Southern classics in an understated setting,
2017 BOJ winner/favorite. 30 years of awesome gourmet pizza, baked dishes. All day HH M-Th. $ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK.
MANDARIN + NW ST. JOHNS
AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE INTRACOASTAL. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199, athenscafejax.com. 2017 BOJ winner. 20+ years of Greek fare, serving dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), Greek beers. Vegetarian-friendly. Full bar. Early bird menu Mon.-Fri. $$ FB L M-F; D M-Sa FIRST COAST Deli & Grill, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070, jaxdiner.com. Chef Roderick “Pete” Smith, a local culinary expert with nearly 20 years under his apron, uses locally sourced ingredients from area farmers, vendors and the community for American and Southern dishes. Seasonal brunch. $ K TO B L M-F, D F METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Dinner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200, mojobbq.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE AVONDALE. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. BOJ favorite. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural beer/wine. $ BW TO B L D Daily
ORANGE PARK
THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club.com. Southern fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tu-Sa
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DINING DIRECTORY BITE-SIZED
photo by Brentley Stead
ALL A-BAO DAT & DIM SUM
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Hong Kong eatery CONQUERS the Southside THE BUSY CONFLUENCE OF BOULEVARDS–BEACH and Hodges–seems to change from day to day, with stores opening and closing at the blink of an eye. So it’s reassuring to see the familiar stylish décor, gleaming wood floors and charming chandeliers in Hong Kong Bistro, a long-standing Cantonese restaurant. The authentic Asian fare isn’t just Cantonese, though; you can travel from province to province, digging in as you go. When I spied the rotating servers (OK, lazy susans) in the middle of each large table, I got a good feeling. The moveable feast it holds is common in restaurants in China, a true family style of dining. We started our dinner with a pot of tea ($2). As at most Chinese places, there’s a lot to sift through on the menu. It’s not really overwhelming–there are sure to be two or three items you’ll enjoy. We learned that Hong Kong serves a separate dim sum each day, until three o’clock. I’m not wild about the new dim sum craze sweeping Northeast Florida, but I’ll have to go back to try the dim sum selection at Hong Kong. I was thrilled, though, to find Szechwan (or Sichuan or Szechuan) specialties on the menu. In particular, Ma Po Tofu ($13.95) stood out; I ordered it fast, fearful someone else would get all the creamy cubes of tofu, so light and silky in a light, slightly oily, bright red sauce–from the Sichuan peppers. These peppers, called “ma la” (which surely translates to numb), produce a sensation that’s more tingly than spicy. Still, Hong Kong’s Ma Po isn’t the tear-off-your-clothes kind of hot you’d expect from a traditionally spicy province, it was simply flavorful HONG KONG BISTRO & DIM SUM 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 25, Southside, 619-1717
(shocker)! There are fresh–not frozen–carrots and peas mixed in there, too, which makes a huge difference (trust your tongue, y’all). For those of you who read veggies and tofu and automatically dismiss the dish, you’re missing out. Dotted with ground pork, it’s a meaty combo, finished with circles of thinly sliced scallion for a bit of freshness. Spoon it over rice and dig in. Chopsticks encouraged. Yummy Peking duck is available (half-order $25.95; full $45.95), too. It’s one of those dishes that I recall vividly from my time in Beijing; Hong Kong does it right, with all the fixings. A steamer tray is laden with hot, fluffy, pure white bao buns, sliced meat, a house mix of hoisin sauce, plus strips of slivered cucumber and green onion. Try building an Asian taco; load up those bao buns. Each bite of crispy duck skin, with a punch of sauce and fresh green veggies, is fair, never foul. Our third choice, least memorable but still good, was the spicy fish dish ($17.95). Nice grouper chunks definitely packed a punch; the run-of-the-mill roasted red and green peppers were set afire with flaming hot peppers. These portions are generous, great for dining with the whole fam damnly. So drag your dim summing self to Hong Kong; I now consider it among my top five NEFla Chinese venues. Quality Chinese fare is hard to find; this place is almost in a class by itself. Brentley Stead biteclub@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ If you have a recommendation, shoot me an email at biteclub@folioweekly.com. 30 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JUNE 13-19, 2018
India's Restaurant on Baymeadows Road serves traditional fare as well as a beloved buffet filled with a wide variety of authentic Indian cuisine. photo by Devon Sarian LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F 2017 BOJ favorite. Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouse online.net. F BOJ fave. Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas; 35+ years. 75+ import beers. $ FB L D Daily SPRING PARK COFFEE, 328 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs, 531-9391, springparkcoffee.com. F Fresh-roasted Brass Tacks coffee, handcrafted hot & cold drinks, lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, pastries, breakfast. $ B L D Daily
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2017 BOJ winner/ favorite. SEE INTRACOASTAL. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. M SHACK NOCATEE, 641 Crosswater Pkwy., 395-3575. F 2017 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE SAN MARCO.
RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS + WESTSIDE
13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch. $$ BW L D Tu-Sa, R Sa AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE INTRACOASTAL. BIG OAK BBQ & Catering, 1948 Henley Rd., Middleburg, 214-3041. 1440 Dunn Ave., 757-2225, bigoakbbqfl.com. Family-owned-and-operated barbecue joints have smoked chicken, pulled pork, ribs, sides and stumps, which sounds damn good. $$ K TO L D M-Sa BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points. com. 2017 BOJ winner. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Specials, rooftop bar. HH. $$$ FB R Sa & Su; L M-F; D Nightly BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, 855-1181, boldbeancoffee.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Smallbatch, artisanal approach to sourcing and roasting singleorigin, direct-trade coffees. Signature blends, hand-crafted syrups, espressos, craft beers. $ BW TO B L Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CRANE RAMEN, 1029 Park St., 253-3282. Ramen done right; vegetarian, vegan items, kimchi, gyoza. Dine in or out. HH. $$ FB K L, D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2017 BOJ winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espressobased drinks, sandwiches, desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su EUROPEAN STREET Café, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 2017 BOJ winner. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Dine outside at some E-Sts. $ BW K L D Daily FOO DOG CURRY TRADERS, 869 Stockton St., 551-0327, foodogjax.com. Southeast Asian, Indian inspired fare, all gluten-free, made from scratch. Vegan & omnivore. $$ TO L, D Daily GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 2007 Park St., 384-4474,
thegrassrootsmarket.com. F 2017 BOJ winner. Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft, import beers, organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN Street Fare, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S Deli & Grille, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. Casual spot offers made-to-order sandwiches, wraps. $ TO B L M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 8102 Blanding Blvd., 779-1933. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. M SHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. 2017 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. SOUTHERN ROOTS Filling Station, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Fresh vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/ rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. 2017 BOJ winner. First-run, indie and art films screened. Beer, local drafts, wine, pizza–Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme–hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Patio. $$ BW L D Daily
ST. AUGUSTINE
AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE INTRACOASTAL. The CORAZON CINEMA & CAFE, 36 Granada St., 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. F Sandwiches, combos, pizza. Iindie and first-run movies. $$ Daily DESSERT FIRST BISTRO, 121 Yacht Club Dr., 417-0468, dessertfirstbistro.com. It’s all made from scratch: breakfast, lunch, desserts. Plus coffees, espressos, craft beers, wine, hot teas. $ BW K TO B, L Tu-Su The FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridian staug.com. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free options. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F 34+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 347-3288, mardibar.com. F Lively spot has wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264, mojobbq. com. F 2017 BOJ winner. SEE AVONDALE. SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A, 217-3256. F SEE BEACHES. SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632, planetsarbez. com. Local music venue has gourmet grilled cheese: Sarbez melt: smoked mozzarella, turkey, bacon, signature sauce, local sourdough. Local craft beers. $ BW L, D Daily
WOODPECKER’S Backyard BBQ, 4930 S.R. 13, 531-5670, woodpeckersbbq.weebly.com. F Smoked fresh daily. Brisket, ribs, pork, sausage, turkey: in sandwiches, plates by the pound. 8 sauces, 10 sides. $$ TO L D Tu-Su
SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK
The BEARDED PIG Southern BBQ & Beer Garden, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. F 2017 BOJ favorite. Barbecue joint Southern style: brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wines. Wood-fired oven-baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 1905 Hendricks Ave. 2017 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 3989500. F 2017 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. Upscale; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, katsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily HAVANA-JAX Café/CUBA LIBRE Bar, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609, havanajax.com. F 2017 BOJ winner. Bite Club certified. Cuban sandwiches, black beans & rice, plantains, steaks, seafood, chicken & rice, roast pork. Spanish wine, drink specials, mojitos, Cuba libres. Nonstop HH. $ FB K L D Daily METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metro dinercom. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Original upscale diner in a historic 1930s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. Several Metros now serve dinner. $$ B R L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE + TINSELTOWN
ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Open 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. F 2017 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach, Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. F Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. F 2017 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES.
SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE
ANDY’S GRILL, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com. F 2017 BOJ favorite. Inside Jax Farmers Market. Local, regional, international produce. Breakfast, sandwiches. $ B L D M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. UPTOWN Kitchen & Bar, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptownmarketjax.com. F Bite Club certified. Fresh fare,
PINT-SIZED Local taprooms are RESPITES FROM THE SUMMER sweat
SEARCHING FOR
THE BIG CHILL BY NOW, YOUR AIR CONDITIONER HAS HAD A healthy workout altering the heat and humidity drenching Northeast Florida. While some revel in the sticky sizzle, others scramble toward any place with the AC less than 75°F and refreshing lighter brews on tap. Fortunately, a slew of area breweries keep their taprooms cool and their beer cold. For several years, Bold City Brewery has released Big John’s Apricot Wheat Ale at summer’s start; owners Brian and Susan Miller honored the family patriarch John with this signature brew. Big John’s pours a cloudy light gold, sending out aromas of bready wheat, light vanilla and a hint of apricot in a subtle, not-too-sweet ale perfect for hot weather quaffing. Order a pint at Bold City’s original taproom, a cool, dark hideaway on Rosselle Street in Riverside or at the Downtown taproom on East Bay Street. Southern Swells Brewing Co. in Jax Beach is making a name for itself with spot-on Northeast-style hazy IPAs, as well as a German-style Berliner weisse. Not The Gumdrop Buttons, a sly reference to a popular animated movie, is refermented on blueberries and raspberries for a fruity, sour punch. Served in a laid-back, beachy taproom, this beer will cool you after a day on the blazing sands. Tucked among a nondescript group of office/warehouse buildings between Southside Boulevard and I-95 on Western Way, Veterans United Craft Brewery has been pumping out delicious brews for five years. Among its many excellent libations is Buzzin’ Bee Honey Rye Wheat Ale. This Best of Florida Beer Championship bronze
medal-winner has a light mouthfeel that belies its hefty 6.3 percent ABV. It’ll remind you of a hot hazy afternoon listening to busy bees buzzing as they glean nectar for honey. Clear and golden, the VUCB taproom favorite has a tang and tinge of honey and sweet citrus. What could be cooler literally than drinking in an old railroad icehouse? At Aardwolf Brewing Company, you can do just that as you enjoy one of a profusion of outstanding drafts. A perfect brew to sip is its version of German pilsner, Hallertauer Adalwolf. Brewed with Hallertauer hops– originally from Germany, one of four “noble” hops–it’s crisp, light and satisfying. As a summertime quencher,it definitely delights. Just a couple blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic Beach Brewing Company is among the newer neighbors in North Beaches Shopping Center, between a nail salon and a gift shop. Its cool taproom offers beach-dwellers and townies alike a welcome respite from the blaze outside. Atlantic Beach Lager is the brewery’s go-to hot-weather tipple. A traditional, Germanstyle Helles Lager, it’s similar to a pilsner, but Helles lagers are slightly sweeter. Brewed with Pilsen malt and spiced with noble hops, this malt-forward beer goes down smooth, with a crisp, dry finish. The heat and, face it, the humidity are on the rise, but take heart, thirsty friends—you can always find a cool local place serving icy-cold beers. Now, if I could just get my car’s AC working, I’d get there a little less sweaty. Marc Wisdom marc@folioweekly.com
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PINT-SIZED PINT PI NT-S NT -SIZ SIZ IZED ZE ED DB BREWERS’ REW RE WERS WE W E ERS’ R ’ COMM RS COMMUN COMMUNITY MM MUN UNIT NIT ITY Y AARDWOLF BREWING COMPANY 1461 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville
BOTTLENOSE BREWING 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, Jacksonville
PINGLEHEAD BREWING COMPANY 12 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park
AMELIA TAVERN RESTAURANT & BREWPUB 318 Centre St., Fernandina Beach
DOG ROSE BREWING CO. 77 Bridge St., St. Augustine
RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach
ANCIENT CITY BREWING 3420 Agricultural Ctr. Dr., St. Augustine
ENGINE 15 BREWING CO. DOWNTOWN 633 Myrtle Ave. N., Jacksonville
RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY 835 Museum Cir., Jacksonville
ANHEUSER-BUSCH 1100 Ellis Rd. N., Jacksonville
ENGINE 15 BREWING CO. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, Jax Beach
SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY 9735 Gate Pkwy., Jacksonville
ATLANTIC BEACH BREWING COMPANY 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 3, Atlantic Beach
GREEN ROOM BREWING, LLC 228 Third St. N., Jax Beach
SOUTHERN SWELLS BREWING CO. 1312 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach
BEARDED BUFFALO BREWING COMPANY 1012 King St., Jacksonville
HYPERION BREWING COMPANY 1740 Main St. N., Jacksonville
VETERANS UNITED CRAFT BREWERY 8999 Western Way, Ste. 104, Jacksonville
BOG BREWING COMPANY 218 W. King St., St. Augustine
INTUITION ALE WORKS 929 E. Bay St., Jacksonville
WICKED BARLEY BREWING COMPANY 4100 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville
BOLD CITY BREWERY 2670 Rosselle St., Ste. 7, Jacksonville
MAIN AND SIX BREWING COMPANY 1636 Main St. N., Jacksonville
BOLD CITY DOWNTOWN 109 E. Bay St., Jacksonville
OLD COAST ALES 300 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine
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CHEFFED-UP
THE PERFECT
TUBER
You can go LOW-CARB next week YOU SAY POTAATO, I SAY POTAAAHTO, YET THAT’S not a reason to call the whole thing off. Get it? Probably not if you’re under 60 or not an old movie junkie. I’ll just accept that I’m better educated and more culturally aware than the rest of y’all. But have no fear. I’m a giver, here to help. Whether you say potAAto or potaaato matters not as long as you appreciate these delectable tubers half as much as I do. The best way to enjoy potatoes? Learn about the three basic types of the nomnoms: starchy, waxy and all-purpose. Now we’ll discuss which kind works for what dish. The starchy type, undoubtedly the most popular with home cooks, are called russet potatoes, aka Idaho potatoes. These are used in myriad potato preparations in the 904. (I’m referring to French fries and baked potatoes.) This spud variety is superior for these common fare because starch molecules expand when heated, causing the potato to be fluffy rather than dense. Think for a moment of an exceptionally great French fry—and not the Mickey D’s version. It’s difficult for me to tell if Mickey D’s fries have any potato in them at all, since they taste more like salty toothpicks. Anyway, a great French fry should have an attractive golden color, a crispy, slightly sweet, lightly salted crust, and a moist, firm, fluffy interior. Executing an ideal French fry is an exacting craft. Each fry reaches its apex condition of perfection for only a few short minutes. Ah, but what a delicious few minutes they are! BTW, frozen fries are repulsive (see Mickey D’s above). This same starch expansion also results in a fluffy and tender baked potato. The Cheffed-Up secret to an amazing baked potato? Cook the tuberous darlings over a bed of salt in a 400˚F oven. The salt dries the skin as the spud cooks. Meanwhile, the potato’s interior moisture turns to steam, which causes the starch molecules to separate and expand, creating a pillowy
soft, velvety texture. All that’s left to do now is to give the cooked spud a gentle squeeze all over, cut open the skin and drop copious amounts of butter and a sprinkle of sel gris on the exposed ethereal goodness. Perfection! Now I’m really jonesing for a baked potato. I’ll use this guide to create a baked potato bar for dinner. You should do the same.
CHEF BILL’S BAKED POTATO BAR Ingredients • 3 pounds large russet potatoes • 4 oz. bacon, diced • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated • 1 stick Kerry Gold unsalted • butter, sliced • 1 cup sour cream • 1/2 cup scallions Directions 1. Scrub the potatoes to remove all soil. Dry with a towel. 2. Cover a small sheet pan with enough • salt for the potatoes to rest on • it without touching each other. Spray • potatoes with canola oil, lightly • sprinkle with salt. 3. Place the potatoes on top of the salt • bed, making sure they don’t touch • each other. 4. Bake potatoes for 60 minutes at 400˚F. • Fluff each by lightly squeezing all over, • open, slice then garnish at will. Until we cook again,
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PET PARENTING FOLIO LIVING
DEAR DAVI
TAKING IT TO THE
STREETS Davi explores ST. AUGUSTINE
THE FIRST ADVENTURE I EVER WENT ON WAS A road trip to St. Augustine with my mom. You may be surprised to learn that St. Augustine is not only the oldest city in the United States, it’s a pet-friendly paradise with lots of things for people and pooches to do together. We set off with a general plan but tried to keep it spontaneous—unexpected adventures are the best parts of a road trip, right? Our goal was to spend the day exploring the historic city and finding out more about its 450 years of culture and natural history. That’s a lot of ground to cover with four short legs! Our first stop was the world-famous Fountain of Youth, discovered by Juan Ponce de León in 1565. It’s the oldest attraction in St. Augustine and it’s dog-friendly. Roaming around the archaeological dig and Timucua Indian village really had my snout sniffing, but I was most amazed by the long tail feathers of the peacocks sashaying around the grounds. Must. Not. Bark. And though I lapped the elixir of puppyhood, I have yet to notice any change. What gives? I chose a walking tour to leave my mark on the city. It’s a great way to soak up some history and get some exercise. We grabbed a map at the Visitor Information Center and meandered along brick-paved streets (not cobblestone!), seeing the sights and taking advantage of pet-friendly venues. Some shops, like Faux Paws, even offer doggy treats as well as fresh water bowls. To me, the historic district’s most striking features were the many dogfriendly restaurants and outdoor cafés, but
we treated ourselves instead to a picnic on the lawn at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a fort the Spanish military began in 1672 and completed in 1695. Dogs are not welcome inside the walls of the fort, but there were lots of areas to nose out ancient scents as the wind flapped my ears. We next hit the St. Augustine Lighthouse, where pets are welcome on the grounds, but not allowed to climb the spiral staircase to the top. (Whew! Dodged that one!) I liked the shady trail there; I stretched my legs and posed for cute photos. I won’t even discuss the rumors about ghosts on the grounds. My ears perked up when I heard the Spanish Military Hospital Museum let pets join the guided tours. We stepped inside—and back in time—to learn about Colonial era cutting-edge medical practices, and take a break from the heat. To see the Ancient City from a new angle, we set sail on a scenic cruise around the Matanzas Bay area. The lovely tour was narrated by a knowledgeable guide; a great way to sightsee and learn. Leashed dogs are allowed aboard, but must stay quiet, so no barking. I didn’t mind; there’s plenty of time to bark at nothing later. These are some of the Oldest City’s more interesting spots to visit for a one-day dog vacay. And there’s a beach, with an ocean even—go east across the Bridge of Lions. Davi mail@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Davi the dachshund is a choose-your-own adventure kinda pup.
PET TIP: OOH, THAT SMELL AS GROSS AS THE FRONT END OF A DOG CAN SMELL (rotten fish/feces, anyone?), the back end is where the really bad business goes down or, er, comes out. That’s right, we’re talking about dog farts. There’s no cure, but there are ways to lighten the olfactory load. Feed Phideaux higher-quality food and avoid items like broccoli, beans, dairy, carbs and table scraps, which can increase flatulence. If the stink bombs persist or are an odiferous new development, check with the vet. Fetid winds can be signs of serious health problems like irritable bowel syndrome, tumors or pancreatic disease. 34 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JUNE 13-19, 2018
LOCAL PET EVENTS MUTTS & MIMOSAS • A brunch buffet, mimosas, live music, and a silent auction to benefit Friends of Jacksonville Animals, is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 16 at Sheraton Jacksonville, 10606 Deerwood Park Blvd., eventbrite.com, $25-$35. Well-behaved furry friends are welcome. KATZ 4 KEEPS ADOPTION DAYS • Adoption hours and days are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 16 and 17 and every Sat. and Sun. at 935B A1A N., Ponte Vedra, 834-3223, katz4keeps.org. DON’T BE A FATHER DAY • No more cat-daddies in St. Augustine, or that’s what the St. Augustine Humane Society hopes will be more likely to occur with the special discount it’s offering on male cat neutering ($10 appointment fee = free neuter). The offer is good
ADOPTABLES
KALIE
PRETTY IS AS PRETTY DOES • Me: Friendly, blue-eyed beauty with a penchant for tuna treats, period dramas and exploring high places. Likes hanging with people of all ages. You: Feline fanatic with a vacant lap and love to give. Let’s get together! Meet me today at Jax Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside.
from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18 at 1665 Old Moultrie Rd., staughumane.org. Call 829-2737 for appointment or email info@staughumane.org. FIRST COAST CLASSICAL DRESSAGE • William “Lee” Tubman presents the Summer Dressage Challenge Symposium, 8 a.m. June 23 & 24 at Jacksonville Equestrian Center, 13611 Normandy Blvd., 255-4255, jaxequestriancenter.com. FUREVER YOURS FUNDRAISER • The third annual benefit is underway! Get your raffle ticket ($20 a pop) at Unify Tattoo Company & Fine Art Gallery, 3501 N. U.S. 1, Ste. 1, St. Augustine, 770-7779, unifytattoofl.com. Each ticket buys a chance for a $600 Unify Tattoo gift certificate. All raffle funds benefit the nonprofit St. Augustine Wild Reserve, a rescue center for unwanted exotic animals. The big reveal starts 11 a.m. Friday, July 13 at Unify Tattoo, with food & drink; 50 percent of proceeds that day
ADOPTABLES
ROMEE
LARGE AND IN CHARGE • Laid-back, cuddly lady pooch seeks fun-loving human companion who also wants to stop & smell the roses. Likes: Quiet outdoor adventures, bed or couch snuggling, playing with friends. Loves: Children, napping. Go to jaxhumane.org for more photos and adoption details!
also benefit the Reserve. The raffle winner is announced near closing, at 7 p.m. Call for details. PIN UP PAWS CALENDAR • St. Augustine Humane Society’s eighth annual pet photo contest and calendar, themed “The Fast & the Furriest,” features local pets and cars courtesy of St. Augustine Cruisers. For the fourth year, Clear Channel Outdoor donates a billboard for eight weeks along I-95 in St. Johns County. To enter: Take a photo of your pet in any setting, add a nifty description to tell folks why they should vote for your pet to be in the calendar. Each $1 donation your pet earns equals one vote. Entry deadline Aug. 2; voting ends 8 p.m. Aug. 4. The calendar is revealed 6-9 p.m. Oct. 13, with cars on display and a silent auction, at F.O.P. Lodge, 5050 Inman Rd., St. Augustine, pinuppaws.com. Proceeds benefit the Society’s spay, neuter and surgery clinic, services and programs, and expansion. _______________________________________ JUNE 13-19, 2018 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 35
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You've caressed and finessed The Problem. You've tickled, teased and tinkered with it. Let it alone a while. Give it breathing room. Let it evolve under the influence of tweaks you instigated. Though you may need to do more work in a few weeks, The Problem's knots are destined to metamorphose into seeds. The awkwardness you soothed will yield a useful magic.
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59 End of inscription
27 June 13, e.g.
63 Military greeting
29 JIA rental
66 Stable mom
30 “Enough already!”
51 WJAX network
67 Bite the dust
31 Wino
52 Concealed
14 Yank’s foe
68 Jags worshiper
33 Bio bit
53 Ben's Love in
15 ___ Ness
69 Sch. like Bolles
35 Beer bash buy
16 I-10 semi, e.g.
70 Navy off.
37 Baseball Grounds
71 Croquet gear
Blues mo.
72 Junky jalopy
18 Sidecar gin flavor
73 Fishing aid
19 Booze it up
DOWN
20 Start of a card inscription from a funny kid 23 TV sports award 24 Memorization 25 Aladdin prince 28 Ascertains 32 Egyptian tomb 34 Frenzied
31 32 33 34 35 36 37
60 Chance it 61 Side x side
41 What calls the kettle black
62 Blow star 63 Folio Weekly publisher Taylor 64 Nabokov novel
“Anything ___?”
47 Chin decor
65 Online guffaw
Horse play
48 TED talker
Root for
SOLUTION TO 6.6.18 PUZZLE
the Gators
10 Underwood’s gem 11 A Manning
46 2, for one
12 Surfing site
50 Gives lessons
13 Rap’s Dr.
55 ___ Speedwagon
21 Akel’s Deli loaf
56 The yoke’s
39 Gov. Scott’s “no” 40 Dedicated verse
42 Wonderment
44 Got 100 on prom wear
59 Have a fling
43 Genetic inits.
37 Inscription, Part 2 45 Yulee HS
The Graduate
Sudden
App symbol
22 Alley ___
on them
25 Church closing
58 JEA mailing
26 Navel buildup
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Congratulations on the work you've done to cleanse psychic toxins from your soul. How brave you were as you jettisoned outworn shticks, inadequate theories and irrelevant worries! Makes my heart sing to see you summon the needed self-respect to stick up for your dreams in the face of confusing signals. There's a tinge of sadness that your heroism hasn't been appreciated by folks around you. How can you compensate? Intensify the appreciation you give you?
54 Most clever
Boot from office
38 Devious 39 Spillane sleuth
36 T-U’s Frenette
title, briefly
57 Satyr’s quarry
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Tattered
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): "Whether you love what you love or live in divided ceaseless revolt against it, what you love is your fate." Gemini poet Frank Bidart wrote that in "Guilty of Dust." It's a great time to be honest with yourself as you identify who and what you love. It's also a good time to assess if you're at odds with those; if you are, find out how to be in more harmonic alignment. Now is a key moment to realize that your life story in the years ahead pivot around your relationship with who and what you love.
49 Al Lawson’s
31 Rx overseer 34 Large scale 38 Cunning
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B R A S H C H A R S
B A I L E E H E L O T S
H O R N I E R
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A B E E N A N M A E V L A S L
ARIES (March 21-April 19): My Aries acquaintance Tatiana decided to eliminate sugar from her diet. She drew up a plan to avoid it completely for 30 days, hoping to permanently break its hold on her. I was surprised to learn she began by making a Dessert Altar in her bedroom, and put a chocolate cake and five kinds of candy on it. She said it made her willpower work even harder and become stronger than if she took all sweets from sight. Would this strenuous trick work for you as you battle your equivalent of a sugar addiction? If not, plan an equally potent strategy. You've almost escaped a temptation that's no good. Or you're about to vanquish an undermining influence.
N N A E I E S L N A K E D S R O E T I A R F I N A O D L D O Y G E O R I E R A N N P G E A R T O E N E M I L L V I C A E D S W
D I T S E T O U L A D I L O C A S I M A D O R L E R G E O O D L U T E S C O E A T E R B A L T A R I E L D
T E A S E S E X C O N S
S L I M S S T A N D
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Are you reaching the final stages of a year-long project to make yourself as solid and steady as you can? Have you been building a stable foundation to serve for at least five years? Have you created a rich sense of community, established new traditions and surrounded yourself with what brings out the best in you? If there's more work to do in these sacred tasks, double your efforts in the weeks ahead. If you're running behind, get a move on. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Everyone has a unique fate interesting enough to write a book. Each of us has at least one epic story that would make folks laugh, cry and alter their take on the meaning of life. What is your saga? Think about what’s unfolding now–it could be a ripe place to start meditations. Your destiny’s core themes are on vivid display, as new plot twists take your drama in novel directions. Want to start? Compose the first two sentences of your memoir.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Would you have become wiser and wealthier if you'd dropped out of school in third grade? Would it have been better to be an apprentice to a pack of wolves or coyotes rather than trust your educational fate to institutions meant to mold you to society's madness? You're entering a phase when you find it easier than usual to unlearn old conditioning suppressing your ability to fulfill rich potentials. Seek chances to unleash skills and enhance intelligence. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The temptation to overdramatize is strong. Arriving at a splashy but messy conclusion may have a perverse appeal. Why not wrap things up with an elegant whisper instead of a garish bang? Instead of showing how complicated your crazy life is, quietly lay a foundation for a low-key resolution to set the stage for a productive sequel. That'll be much easier on your karma, and will be just as interesting. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Each of us harbors rough, vulnerable, controversial or unhoned facets of our identity. And all of us reach turning points when it's problematic to keep those qualities buried or immature. We need them to be more visible and develop potential. You've arrived at such a turning point. On behalf of the cosmos, you're invited to enjoy a time of ripening and selfrevelation. Find how to have fun. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): For the next two-plus weeks, an unusual rule is in effect: The more you lose, the more you gain. It means you'll have an aptitude to eliminate hassles, banish stress and shed defense mechanisms. You'll purge emotional congestion that's prevented clarity. You'll have good intuitions on how to separate from influences that made you weak or angry. A load of old, moldy karma could dissolve and disperse in a twinkling. If all goes well, you'll travel much lighter by July 1. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Avoid starting a flirtatious correspondence with a convict who'll be in jail for 28 more years. OK? And don't snack on fugu, a Japanese delicacy that can poison you if the cook is careless preparing it. Don't be part of a séance where the medium summons spirits of psychotic ancestors or diabolical celebrities you imagine might be interesting to communicate with. You might be in the mood for high adventure and out-of-the-ordinary escapades; that's fine and healthy as long as you exert a modicum of caution and discernment. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pat yourself on the back with both hands as you sing your praises and admire your willful beauty in three mirrors at the same time. You've won stirring victories over your version of the devil, and your inertia and sadness. You've corralled what's left of the forces of darkness into a holding cell, sealing them off from your future. They won't bother you for a very long time, maybe never. Right now, you'd benefit from a sabbatical, a vacation from high-powered characterbuilding. Visit the Land of Sweet Nonsense. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
NEWS OF THE WEIRD SHORT-SIGHTED
In Charleston, Cara Koscinski and her family were looking forward to her son Jacob’s May 19 graduation party. The Post and Courier reported he’d excelled in his Christian-based homeschool program, earning a 4.79 GPA and the summa cum laude distinction, an honor Koscinski included in the wording on the cake she ordered online from her local Publix store. When the software informed her “profane/ special characters [are] not allowed,” Koscinski made clear that phrase was Latin, meaning “with the highest distinction,” and even included a link to a website explaining it. Still, when the cake arrived, it read: “Congratulations Jacob! Summa ——— laude Class of 2018.” Jacob was embarrassed, and Koscinski had to tell her 70-year-old mother why the store had censored the word. Publix offered to remake the cake, but as Koscinski noted, “You only graduate once.”
WHADDYA MEAN? WE CALL Y’ALL FLATFOOT
Police officers in North Ridgeville, Ohio, were sure the man who called them at 5:26 a.m. on May 19 to report being followed by a pig was impaired and hallucinating. The Associated Press reported, however, cops on the scene found a sober man walking home from Elyria Amtrak station with a pig trailing behind. The department’s Facebook page reported Patrolman Kuduzovic wrangled the porcine pal into his cruiser’s back seat, securing it in the station’s dog kennels, where the owner later retrieved it. “Also,” the post noted, “we’ll mention the irony of the pig in a police car now so that anyone who thinks they’re funny is actually unoriginal and trying too hard.” Touché.
BUTT DIALING!
Lyons, New York, resident Jesse Graham, 53, must’ve been surprised when Wayne County Sheriff ’s Department deputies appeared at his door May 11. WHEC TV reported that Graham, a fugitive wanted by the Mooresville, NC, Police Department, had apparently accidentally dialed 911, summoning the cops. Graham was charged
with being a fugitive from justice and in possession of marijuana; he awaits extradition to North Carolina.
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CRAP, DUDE, WHERE’S MY BIKE?
In Lawrence, Kansas, architecture students designed a new bike rack for the Prairie Acre Ribbon Classroom, the University of Kansas’ first outdoor classroom. The metal rack has the letters P-A-R-C, but viewed from another vantage point, they spell C-R-A-P. Social media lit up after a photo was posted May 13, including, “It’ll make a fine bike rack. Crap a diem!” Project PARC KU responded: “The photograph shown is not the intended vantage point, nor is it the message of our project,” but at press time, the university hadn’t announced any action, according to the Wichita Eagle-Beacon.
CABLE’S A BITCH
Frustration with the cable company boiled over in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on May 7, when a dispute between an Optimum employee and a woman left the cable worker stranded on high. While the employee was in an elevated bucket working on lines, northjersey.com reported, a 59-year-old woman turned off the truck and “took utility property” before walking away, making it impossible for the worker to lower the bucket. Ridgeview police charged her with harassment, false imprisonment, disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing.
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OH … WELL, OK; WE ALL HAVE OFF DAYS
Dymund Ellis, 19, was charged with stabbing and killing her roommate, Jace Trevon Ernst, 25, in North Las Vegas, after a May 4 argument. According to North Las Vegas Police, Ellis got upset after Ernst kept talking while she tried to watch a TV show, telling him to “shut up.” When he responded with an expletive, she went to the kitchen for a knife, reported Fox News. Police said Ellis had threatened Ernst with a knife about 10 times in the last couple of months, but he’d been able to get the knife away from her. Ellis told an officer that “she has anger problems and she just got extremely upset tonight.”
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EASTER SUNDAY: THIS IS SILLY You: Serving, tall, tattoos, beautiful eyes; sweeping close by on purpose? Me: Dirty blonde, striped dress, dark lipstick, lunch with parents. Eyes met. Should’ve left my number. Can I sit in your section next time? When: April 1. Where: Black Sheep. #1701-0606 ROYAL AUSSIE AIR FORCE Dreamboat RAAF sharing vegan chia pudding with pal. Your flight suit hunkiness make me speechless. We shared a table; I blushed a lot, too shy to say hi; I am now! Meet for pudding? When: May 23. Where: Southern Roots Filling Station. #1700-0530 HOT SILVER WATCH You: Got soda, sat at table by me; medium height, black manbun, red dress shirt, sexy watch. Me: Tall man, short brown hair, mid-20s, gray shirt. Why didn’t I say hello? Too shy. Show me more silver! When: May 22. Where: Lee’s Sandwich Shoppe, Baymeadows. #1699-0530 BLUE-EYED GEMINI BOY My Favorite BlueEyed Gem, you were leaving; you left me behind. I think about you all the time. We used to read these ads and laugh together. Miss you; hope you’re smiling. Love, Your Florida Gem. When: Aug. 8, 2017. Where: Downtown under the Blue Bridge. #1698-0516 BEARDED WET MAN POST-5K You: Tall man, dreamy eyes, black shirt, running shorts, talked of running with my black goldendoodle. Me: Dripping wet brunette, pink tank, black yoga pants, enjoyed chocolate-covered strawberry. Never got your name. Wanna get wet again? When: April 7. Where: 1st Place Sports, San Marco. #1697-0411 BEAUTIFUL EYES BARISTA You: Work at Bold Bean. Me: Hot, iced vanilla latte every few days. Caught your gaze, couldn’t get away from your beauty. Care for a cup of coffee? Or just a nice lazy afternoon? When: Wednesday, March 21. Where: Bold Bean San Marco. #1696-0328 HANDSOME T OF OHIO You: Baseball cap, T-shirt under shirt, khakis, eating pizza. You came to our table. We thought you worked there. We were going to Brix; you didn’t show. Looking for you. When: March 10. Where: Flask & Cannon, JB. #1695-0314
STUNNING AUSTRALIAN BLOND You: Long blond hair, black leggings, awesome accent, cruising store. Me: Brown hair, red shorts, clueless in store. Crossed paths, left chatting about Vegemite. Let’s continue over a cold beverage. Cheers, diplomatic relations! When: 10:30 a.m. March 1. Where: Whole Foods San Jose. #1694-0307 DNDANGGG I was a Warlock; you, a Fighter. I cast the spells, you beat the NPC to oblivion. You had a French braid; I was impressed with your strength modifier. We campaigned six times; let’s roll a critical hit together:) When: June 2017. Where: Riverside. #1693-0221 BEAUTIFUL MAN AT DAILY’S You: Filling truck. Me: Shy blonde washing windshield. You asked, “Do you want help with that?” I was speechless; second chance? When: Feb. 1. Where: Bartram Park Daily’s. #1692-0221 CHOCOLATE STUD You: Tall, chocolate man drinking a PBR by the dance floor. Me: Tall, hot brunette, covered in ink, drooling, watching you drink your beer. Will you marry me? When: Dec. 31, 2014. Where: Birdies. #1691-0214 BLACK VELVET KITTYCAT SLIPPERS 7 a.m., didn’t want to be at Quest Diagnostics till you walked in. You: Beautiful, tiny, long, dark hair, horn-rimmed glasses. Me: Stocky, black NY cap, black sweatshirt, Adidas high-tops. Regret no “Hello.” Dinner? When: Feb. 2. Where: Beach Blvd. Quest Diagnostics. #1690-0207 TACO TUESDAYS We were feeding bottomless pits (our kids). You snagged last inside table, offered to share. You: Confident, beautiful, loving, enthusiastic mother. Me: Getting my head examined for not getting your number. Tacos again next week? When: Jan. 30. Where: Tijuana Flats Bartram Park. #1689-0207 MISSED YOUR LAST MESSAGES Waxed non-poetic on Sponge Bob, versions of ‘What a Fool Believes’. Easy, sweet conversation; missed messages before you ditched app (saw notifications; didn’t open). Silly to think you left number for me; feel you did. When: Dec. 28. Where: Tinder in the Duval. #1688-0117 JUNE 13-19, 2018 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 37
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FOLIO VOICES : BACKPAGE EDITORIAL
INHALE,
WHERE HAS EXHALE
MY AMERICA
GONE?
“Government ‘By Corporations, for Profit’ is what troubles me. Government ‘By the People, for the People’ enshrines our rights …” I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN AND HAVE SEEN MANY OF America’s stellar achievements. I consider myself patriotic and well-read. I am, however, concerned about our country and the politically corrosive corridors we are traveling. Officially, we hear about our free market system and the economic balance that competition provides. The fact is that our economy is global, not local, and our globalized industry largely controls our government’s objectives. We have gone from free market capitalism to globalization with monopoly and conglomerate capitalism as steps in between. At each economic step, citizens and consumers have lost their economic influence and democratic voice. Industry wins. I am concerned about the economy for two principle reasons: The current deficit reduction program doesn’t work, and the Citizens United ruling increases plutocratic rule. Deficit reduction, while desirable, should be undertaken with care. Demand is what creates economic momentum. A stalled or languishing economy is an economy with minimal demand. Industries shutter doors, jobs dry up and communities have little disposable income to kick-start an economy which is 70 percent consumer-driven. As a result, an expansive and expensive social safety net kicks in. Currently, Republicans have pushed supply-side, trickle-down austerity to cut our deficit. What is needed is a government investment stimulus to get the economy moving. Private industry’s so-called job creators can’t be expected to create jobs for an economy on life support. The Citizens United ruling gives corporations the right of free speech and the right to influence elections like American citizens, human beings, which is troubling. Corporations are legally invented business designations, created to allow legal jurisdiction and regulation. They were never intended for the purpose of funding candidates that favor their corporate concerns. Already, industry and special-interest lobbying overshadows citizen concerns by supplying the campaign
financing that is the lifeblood of legislation. Additional rights for corporations tip the balance against an informed citizenry. It is my hope that Citizens United will be rendered moot by legislation changing to public election funding exclusively and providing equal time for candidate debates. Furthermore, we need media sources that provide the truth about what PACs and 501[c]4 dark money spins. Right now, Super PACs can spend enormous sums of dark money and distort their opponents’ records or amplify their candidates’ credentials. It would be refreshing if candidates were fact-checked and allowed to speak for themselves. This would provide us with their qualifications and proposals instead of a steady stream of negative advertising. President Barack Obama, early in his presidency, was curbed politically when he recommended government investments in sustainable energy and infrastructure. These investments have multiple rewards and would put the previous eight years of Republican rule in stark contrast. First, these programs are desperately needed and shovel-ready, putting millions of people to work in vital 21st Century jobs. Second, these jobs won’t move overseas and, with the spending multiplier effect, will power thousands of additional retail positions. President Donald Trump, on the other hand, has stated that we will be able to afford additional investments and lavish tax cuts, the bulk of those tax cuts will go to industry and the 1 percent. This will only worsen our economic recovery by expanding the deficit and the American wealth gap to maximize citizen discomfort and dissent. I have worked for our government’s census and have listened to talking points saying that citizens need to push back against government dictates in favor of the free market. Listening to this continuing antigovernment dialogue is distressing for several reasons: It de-legitimizes our government’s authority, it emphasizes industry’s agency for American solvency and permanence, and it pits the government against our rights. Government “By Corporations, for Profit“
is what troubles me. Government “By the People, for the People” enshrines our rights of liberty, security and agency without racial, gender or religious tests. Government is responsible for handling many citizen concerns: environmental, economic, legal, military, investments, infrastructure and R&D, to mention a few. Industry functions within its limits, and the effort to inflate its importance, as if its concerns are something beyond the bottom line, is imprudent and dangerous. We’re in the grips of a propaganda campaign launched in the ’50s by the John Birch Society, running under our national dialogue. To me, an unregulated industry is an invitation to abuse and corruption. My America would place education, innovation and creativity on a higher plane than the rent-seeking behavior capitalism implies. We as a society have put ownership above individual initiative while praising meritocracy, which implies that money is the measure of the man. At this point in society’s growth, there’s less emphasis on manual labor and more on knowledge-based and service industries. Our education should reflect this; teachers should be financially incentivized to guide our best, not discouraged by low pay and poor working conditions. We need to redevelop communities to counter our drift away from neighborhoods, in favor of work cubicles, or smartphone and internet selves. The internet, for all its speed and accessibility, has downsides. Besides misinformation, propaganda and anonymity, a lack of personal contact is unacceptable; we are a communal species, and as such, share this planet—global collaboration and cooperation are paramount. My America is a complicated but satisfying America, based in opportunity, merit, care and compassion, with an emphasis on education, environmental stewardship and global outreach. Gilbert Mayers mail@folioweekly.com _____________________________________ Mayers is a retired, politically active artist in Jacksonville.
With a clear path to smoking, Florida is CLEAR-EYED about its (lucrative) future MEDICAL MARIJUANA GENERATED SOME $17 million in sales last year alone, but that seemingly Daddy Weedbucks amount is merely a drop in the proverbial bucket, compared to what riches apparently lie ahead. The Miami Herald writer Glenn Garvin laid it out country simple in a Monday, June 4 article. “Call it the New Marijuana Math: 91,000 Floridians are buying 56 pounds of pot a week under the order of 1,400 doctors,” he writes, noting that the current number of customers is little more than just a fraction of the half-million souls or so the state of Florida was expecting to have on the record at this point in its fledgling attempt at this new industry. This unexpectedly sluggish rise is attributed to those state bureaucrats who, for most of last year, were processing applications as if they themselves were stoners, lingering over minutiae on each page. Garvin’s column continues, noting that only the frequent prodding of the listless state employees from citizens and legislators alike has spurred these public servants to expedite the process; it’s now dwindled down to take about two weeks, as opposed to the two or three months that it usually took in 2017. The resultant efficiency has cleared the way for some 5,400 new patients to be certified every week, as of the last count in May. There are still any number of hoops, big and small, held high and low, through which would-be customers and the businesses that strive to serve them need to jump. Garvin’s article also cites a non-refundable $60,000 application fee from dispensaries, an amount so high, it prices out most independent vendors, leaving only five corporations certified to distribute product around the state through a network of a mere 37 storefronts. Customers are prohibited from growing their own stash, but that restriction could change after recent court action, though only certain strains are legal to cultivate here; that narrow selection may change eventually, as well. With Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge Karen Gievers waiving the temporary stay on smoking, as of June 11, medical marijuana patients are now essentially able to obtain flower from certified vendors, who in turn will soon begin to expand the varieties of strains to be available to their customers. Certainly the situation in South Florida, where officials and entrepreneurs alike jumped in with both feet at the earliest possible opportunity, is far different from what we’re dealing with up here, but that comparison could be made about almost any aspect of social life in the Sunshine State, where Duval, Nassau, St. Johns and Clay counties collectively seem to be like a different planet from the triad of Miami-Dade, Broward and Collier counties. When it comes to maximizing profits for medical marijuana, Northeast Florida will be playing catch-up for quite some time, though maybe not as long as we once feared. Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com
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