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THE MAIL TAKE IT TO THE POLLS

RE.: “Ham, Cheese and Politics Please,” by Caroline Trussell, FolioWeekly.com, June 14 THE JACKASS STILL SIGNED THIS DEVASTATING bill, HB 7069, that cripples public education in Florida even further. However, thank you to all of the education professionals from across Florida (even as far as Miami-Dade) and supportive media who came out in rain for hours and on short notice to communicate the people’s needs. Thank you all who support our students, their teachers and public education! We just wish we had a governor who would as well, instead of lining the pockets of private interest groups, like charters that siphon money away from our schools, and for-profit companies like Pearson that only encourage more over-testing of our students because there is so much profit to be made on those K-12 heads. We will continue to fight for what WE KNOW is best.

See you all at the voting precincts soon...

Shannon M. Russell, 11th grade English teacher, Sandalwood High School via Facebook

BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUETS TO JOHN RUTHERFORD Last week, Congressman Rutherford co-led a bipartisan letter from more than 100 members of Congress, including Rep. Al Lawson, expressing their concerns over a proposal to issue seismic testing permits for the Atlantic Ocean. In a statement, Rep. Rutherford indicated he was troubled by the threat seismic testing poses to “our fragile coastal economies,” particularly when “our booming oil and gas production is more than enough to meet our current energy needs.” Maybe it is possible for Republicans and Democrats to be friends.

BOUQUETS TO KEVIN HOGENCAMP After seeing a Facebook post by an Atlantic Beach resident asking for help rescuing a kitten trapped in a tree on Sailfish Drive, the city manager sent a city employee with a ladder to rescue the wee kitty. An Atlantic Beach employee told Folio Weekly that the precocious feline, which News4Jax says was adopted by a neighbor who fittingly named it Branch, has interim city manager Kevin Hogencamp to thank for sending the cavalry to the rescue.

BOUQUETS TO CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA For its work advocating for children who are neglected, abandoned or abused, the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), founded in Jacksonville in 1902, recently received national accreditation for demonstrating best practice standards in the field of human services. It is a distinction the peer-driven nonprofit, the oldest and largest statewide organization devoted to children and families, has continually received since 1982.

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RE.: “Conspiracy Theory,” by A.G. Gancarski, June 14 SHE IS A BIT OUT OF TOUCH WITH REALITY, fortunately she hasn’t the funding necessary to pursue her folly. She should just get the sentencing over, she will get little if any time, have to pay restitution, which she doesn’t appear to have and live a little old lady’s life. Earth to Corrine: GAME OVER. Marc Kortlander via Facebook

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RE.: “Softball Season,” by A.G. Gancarski, June 21 and “Resurrecting Rene,” by Julie Delegal, June 14 JUST A QUICK EMAIL TO COMPLIMENT YOU ON a great bit of writing this week. Between your story on tough questions for our political class and the recent story on Father Rene Robert, I’ve been so impressed with Folio Weekly’s work. As a resident, it’s really hard for me to square the sparkling vision of downtown Jacksonville against today’s T-U front page concerning our city’s

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RE.: “Resurrecting Rene,” by Julie Delegal, June 14 WHAT A LOSS OF A WONDERFUL LIFE SPENT serving others.

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RE.: “Confederate States,” by Claire Goforth, June 14 THE SOUTH WAS AGAINST TAXES. NOTHING ELSE. Federal power over states rights. We as citizens

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FROM THE EDITOR

THE BULLY

PULPIT

Some thoughts on the COMMANDER-IN-TWEETS COMMAND

BEING IN A POSITION OF LEADERSHIP invites criticism. The higher you ascend, the harder your critics will try to take you down a peg or three. They’ll taunt and mock and meme and gif your every move.

But, no matter how tempting, never, ever punch down.

It’s a simple lesson, but it seems elusive for some of our leaders.

Last week, the president took to one of his favorite fixations, Twitter, to claim that Mika Brzezinski, the co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, was “bleeding badly from a facelift” when she visited Mar-A-Lago in December.

Due to the holiday, I’m writing this earlier than usual, so by now, the quasi-scandal otherwise known as a day in this 2017 American life has probably been replaced by another vile insult or bald-faced lie hurled by the Vulgarian-in-Chief. That, or he’s blown the world to smithereens; in which case, I should’ve gone to the Jumbo Shrimp game instead. #CrustaceanNation Anyhoo, Trump’s most recent facepalminspiring moment is just another in a long list of appalling, sexist and, if the photo circulating the Internet is to be believed, utterly untrue insults the commander-inchief has lobbed at his fellow Americans.

Not that it bothered Brzezinski and her co-host/fiancé Joe Scarborough; they got a Washington Post op-ed plus a buttload of free publicity out of it. Actually, Trump’s propensity for sprinkling glitter dust in the form of ridiculous slights is so well known

that it’s become a game to try to taunt him into retaliating. True story.

Another true story: In less than six months, Trump has given new meaning to the word ‘unpresidential.’

It was one thing when a real estate developer turned reality star turned presidential candidate sunk his filthy claws into Rosie O’Donnell, the New York Jets, Arianna Huffington, the Des Moines Register (really), and literally hundreds more. But when the President of the United States, a position that was once—no more, thanks to Trump— known as the leader of the free world, attacks working members of the press, or Meryl Streep, or the cast of Hamilton, or even Hillary Clinton, all of whom are private citizens, he only diminishes himself, not to mention the office.

Maybe no one ever told him to pick on someone his own size. If he had the presence of mind, he’d realize that he’s doing his many enemies a favor by revealing, time and again, how thinskinned, basic and just plain mean he is. ’Cause when you pick fights with weaker foes, you not only earn a reputation for being a bully, you create a legion of enemies among those who despise unfairness.

ANYONE WHO PAYS attention to this space knows that I do not always agree with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry. But I can’t even imagine him attacking my appearance to get back at me for criticizing his decisions as mayor.

Everything I have seen thus far from Curry suggests that he has far too much class for that. As well he should. As our mayor, he should, and does, respect the office by behaving with dignity and poise.

The same cannot be said of Governor Rick Scott. Recall how last year he had his

office create an attack ad about the woman who confronted him in a Gainesville-area Starbucks? Admittedly, the woman did treat him poorly in a public place, but she is a private citizen and he is the governor. By stooping to get her back, he only lowered himself and the office he holds. How can we respect someone so prickly that they go after an angry constituent who yelled at them in a coffee shop? Even Folio Weekly has more class than that. (Probably.)

If Rick Scott thinks that ad won’t haunt him during his campaign for the U.S. Senate (if rumors are true), he’s been drinking too much of his own bathwater.

Nobody likes a bully. That’s why even the Gator Nation cringes when their team stomps a mudpuddle in the ass of a school from Podunk, Alabama; and why people who don’t give a fig about sports cheer their hearts out for the Podunk Possums if they come within striking distance of a win.

Trump and Scott seem to have forgotten that everyone loves an underdog. And, when you’re top dog, everyone else is the underdog. Defend yourself, sure, but do not launch a vicious personal attack.

To be fair, Scott’s a one-time offender; Trump seems to consider a week without causing an international incident with his Twitter habit as a personal failure. I can’t be the only one thinking he probably has something better to do. ’Cause, y’know, historically, being president has not been a part-time job.

Then again, the more presidenting he attempts, the worse off the nation might be … So, for the good of the country, go ahead and Tweet me, Mr. President. I’ll be waiting @ClaireNJax. I could use the glitter dust.

Claire Goforth claire@folioweekly.com @ClaireNJax

FOLIO VOICES : FIGHTIN’ WORDS

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THE DISCUSSION OF OPIOID abuse, overdoses, and all that goes with it has been part of the national discourse since the 2016 presidential campaign.

Candidates from both major parties traipsed to New Hampshire, where opioid abuse had already been recognized as a major public health issue, and there were across-theboard commitments to Do Something.

Not everyone took such assertions at face value.

Some with long memories noted that such concern was not extended to the victims of the crack epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s—a dizzying era that had the effect of bombings on the black community, setting off as it did a pell-mell scramble toward mass incarceration, with President Bill Clinton especially happy to do the heavy lifting that helped give us the prison-industrial complex we all love today.

And, contra much of the rest of the world, and even the parts of the country still not operating under new-school Jim Crow, the politicians didn’t look at the bodies clogging up the rescue units and the bodies piling up in the morgues and see the prima facie evidence that the ZERO TOLERANCE era isn’t working.

That the Drug War failed—except as a job program for amped-up cops in the field, as busy work for the hicks in the sticks that work at the prison instead of the mill and the factory, and as a way to pump up stock prices and dividends for the exquisitely lobbiedup private prison companies, such as GEO Group and CoreCivic (formerly Correctional Corporation of America).

The body count exposes the lie that some of us saw 30 years ago: The jihad against weed, as thrilling as it looked on Cops, was not worthy of the hysteria of Drug War Inc.’s rhetoric.

Now we have something that is, though.

We know that fentanyl, cheap and widely available, is worthy of an actual war. It and its derivatives are killing people, and the trend looks like fentanyl will gradually displace heroin as the drug of choice for the bottomedout gaggles of people slumped against seemingly every building Downtown.

Yet there are no raids, no searches, nothing. When folks overdose, they get put into an ambulance or squad car and given some Narcan. And the cycle repeats.

Estimates this year place costs for transport for overdose victims in Jacksonville alone at close to $5M—or roughly 1/200 of the city’s general fund budget. Already this year as

many overdose victims have been transported throughout the greater Jacksonville area as there were in all of 2015. And not all of those victims live: They are dying at the rate of two a day, making the murder rate look small in comparison.

In this context of death and destruction, Jacksonville City Councilman Bill Gulliford carried a bill to start a $1.5M, six-month residential opioid treatment program. Those who overdose and are brought to an ER (which at this writing could be St. Vincent’s in Riverside, but it’s not firmed up yet) would be routed into residential treatment programs with the goal of helping these people clean up.

It won’t work for all of them, of course, and until the program is instituted, it’s anyone’s guess whether it will even help half of them.

But the current situation is untenable.

Council did pass this legislation, but floor debate was nasty because a lot of people wanted to remind Gulliford, who backed the wrong candidate in the council presidency race, that he has no stroke anymore on council.

And the nastiness was directed, improbably, at the addicts themselves.

Councilman Danny Becton deemed Gulliford’s legislation a “guilt trip.” Gulliford, said Becton, was trying to “guilt council members to death over people dying.”

“I’m not going to be guilted into pressing the green button,” the Baymeadows Republican vowed—and he stuck to his word, the lone ‘No’ vote.

Others settled for rhetorical violence before voting ‘Yes.’ Councilwoman Katrina Brown said “death is death,” noting that people in her district die from all kinds of things and that overdose death is just another way to go.

That’s true to a point.

But in the case of Becton and Katrina Brown and a few other councilmembers who decided to beat the bill up like a piñata, the concept of fiscal restraint was used as cover to score some personal hits on the bill sponsor— whom they’d seen as marginalizing them for the preceding two years.

And overdose victims and the EMTs who spend so much of their shifts trying and often failing to save them? Collateral damage in a war of egos.

A.G. Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com @AGGancarski

TRIP Council OPIOID DISCUSSION goes sideways

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TAMPA BLUES BETTY FOX BAND

Tampa-based blues-belter Betty Fox grew up in a musical family and first sang gospel at church when she was only four. In the decades since, Fox has split the difference between hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” and Muddy Waters’ “Still A Fool,” with she and her band becoming in-demand performers on the festival circuit, while opening for array of blues and soul heavyweights, including Mavis Staples, Lucky Peterson, Marcia Ball, jazz-guitar great Robben Ford, and many more. 10 p.m. Saturday, July 8, Mojo Kitchen, Jax Beach, mojobbq.com, $15.

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OUR PICKS A FEAST FROM THE EAST ASIAN FOOD FESTIVAL

If you’re like the editorial staff of Folio Weekly, you know that chopsticks–like all eating utensils–are inhibitors to “speed gluttony.” Come watch us gorge ourselves on dumplings and eggrolls at the third annual Asian Food Festival, featuring Asian-inspired dishes from local eateries, as well as craft beers, kids’ fun (and ices!), and live music by Billy & Bella. 5-9 p.m. Saturday, July 8, Hemming Park, Downtown, hemmingpark.org.

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ADULT CONTENT

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Comedy fave Katt Williams was already supporting himself at the age of 13 working as a street vendor. Maybe that’s where he got his quick sense of humor.

After honing his skills on the standup stage in his hometown of Cincinnati, Williams became a view on Comic View, where he was known as Katt “In the Hatt” Williams. A couple of HBO specials launched him into the comedy stratosphere; since then he’s appeared on the big screen, rapped as “Money Mike” (from his Friday After Next character) and continues to pack concert halls around the nation. This week, locals have two chances to see Williams deliver his quick-and-bawdy observational comedy.

8 p.m. Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, $62.50-$102.50, floridatheatre.com.

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In 2000, Rick Ross threw his hat into the hip-hop game in South Florida.

Ross was the first artist ever signed to P. Diddy’s management company. The Grammy Award-nominated Ross worked with the likes of Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, and Lil’ Wayne, releasing 10 strong hip-hop albums. Ross has courted plenty of controversy, including dropping a line in a 2014 Rocko about slipping Molly in ladies’ drinks. Even though Ross apologized and claiming he wasn’t glorifying rape, Rocko wound up dropping that verse from the tune. Oh, Rick Ross. 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 8 with opener K. Michelle, T-U Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, Downtown, $55-$125 ticketmaster.com.

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REASONS TO LEAVE THE HOUSE THIS WEEK

MIDDLE EAST MEETS WEST

SIOBHAN FALLON A winner of the 2012 PEN Center USA Literary Award for her novel You Know When the Men are Gone, American writer Siobhan Fallon’s writing has appeared in The Washington Post Magazine, The Huffington Post, and NPR’s Morning Edition. In 2011, Fallon and her family moved to Jordan and currently live in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Fallon’s latest novel, The Confusion of Languages, has already received critical acclaim in its telling of two military wives navigating the at-times rocky, cultural terrain of the modern-day Middle East. Fallon discusses and signs copies of her new book at 7 p.m. Monday, July 10, The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, bookmarkbeach.com.

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FOLIO VOICES : NEWSENSE

FAT, DRUNK & STUPID? YOU’RE

HIRED! The secret to success may be BELLY-UP to the bar

IN THE CLASSIC 1978 MOVIE ANIMAL HOUSE, Dean Vernon Wormer warned failing college student “Flounder” Dorfman (the recently deceased Stephen Furst) that “fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life.” This may have been good advice then, but not anymore.

Today a high school screw-up voted most likely to go through life fat, drunk and stupid could save his parents $60,000 or more a year for a top-drawer college and avoid being buried in student loan debt if he ever graduated from one of those elitist indoctrination money pits.

Here’s why.

According to a recent National Association of Colleges and Employers survey, the starting salary of education majors is $34,891, humanities $46,065. Not much compensation for putting up with four to six years of pompous little men in grey beards, man buns and pursed-lipped, hollow-cheeked asexuallooking women who think everybody is there to learn Sanskrit and group hug in safe places with exchange students.

There are some very attractive alternatives for the fat, drunk and stupid crowd.

WestRock, a respected company with locations around the world, has been periodically running large “Help Wanted” ads in the Fernandina Beach News-Leader seeking employees to fill a variety of positions at its paper mill facility on our island.

They are not specifically recruiting fat, drunk and stupid employees, but from what I make of their ads, they trying to avoid a discrimination lawsuit from this group.

The jobs pay an eye-popping $40,000 to $80,000 annually. To qualify for this generous paycheck a GED will do just fine.

These jobs also offer health, life, dental and eye insurance, a 401(K), an employee assistance program and paid holiday and vacations. What’s not to like?

So why waste four to six years squandering Mom and Dad’s dough, burying yourself in student loans, when you can live in a tropical paradise and earn twice as much as one of those poor saps with degrees? And you won’t have to sit thought lectures about what a funloving, wild and wacky guy Karl Marx was 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 5-11, 2017

or listen to claptrap about how courageous Islamic terrorists are from professors who ridicule Christians for their faith and will encourage you to throw rocks at cops and shout down guest speakers. Nope, you can skip all that codswallop and get right to work earning more than some of the schmucks who teach and preach that nonsense.

You can’t show up at the interview kneewalking-drunk, acting stupid. Fat, sure. Being fat’s OK if you can handle what the company says are certain physical requirements such as “working rotating shifts—weekends/holidays, around heat, noise, work inside/outside, etc.”

That doesn’t sound too challenging, so being fat shouldn’t disqualify you.

And the drunk part? Clearly you’re going to have to sober up long enough to get through the interview. Once you’ve nailed the job, you probably shouldn’t show up drunker than Cooter’s goat. But after the factory whistle blows, take that Friday paycheck down to the Palace Saloon and get loop-legged blotto on your rent money.

The stupid part may be the toughest if you want one of these low-hanging-fruit jobs.

The ads say the “basic requirements for successful applicants are … the mechanical, mathematical, and verbal skills to learn positions” and the ability to “…complete and submit an application online.” In other words, if you can count from one to 10 beginning with smallest number and ending with the largest and recognize at least 20 of the 26 letters in the alphabet, you could pull down $80 grand a year and a bucket of benefits. Won’t it be fun waving that paystub around your high school reunion, particularly in front of your snooty former classmates with feminist sociology and African-American studies degrees who are still trying to find work?

The ad also stipulates that successful applicants must have had at least one previous full or part time job somewhere, anywhere, doing anything and “play by the rules and work well with others.” In other words, no running with scissors or calling fellow employees names like “lard-bucket,” “wino” or “nitwit” despite their fat, drunk and stupid credentials.

And how exciting will it be at that class reunion when the head cheerleader, who wouldn’t give you the time of day in high school, starts playing footsie with you under the table?

Dave Scott davidnscott@bellsouth.net _____________________________________ Scott is a former newspaper reporter and retired corporate and agency public relations professional. He blogs at davescottblog.com; contact him at davidnscott@bellsouth.net.

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or 26-year-old Samantha Wolf-Hernandez, it was an $8 necklace at a Bealls that altered her life.

In a summer day in Fort Myers, when she was 12, WolfHernandez and her best friend pedaled their bikes to the store.

Her mother had given her money to buy jewelry. After browsing, she picked what she liked and clutched it in her hand.

Then, Wolf-Hernandez recalls a “little old” saleswoman barging at her and her friend, ordering them to leave. The girls backed toward an exit, attempting to reason with the woman.

In the unexpected confrontation, Wolf-Hernandez says she forgot all about the necklace.

“As soon as my foot made it out the door,” she said, “a 200-pound man came and tackled me. I am 4 feet, 11 inches and at the time I was probably 4 feet, 8 inches and weighed 95 pounds. And this humongous man came and tackled me to the ground, put me in handcuffs and took me to a teeny tiny room and called the police.”

While waiting for officers to arrive, Wolf-Hernandez pleaded to be able to pay for the trinket and be let go. The security guard, however, was having none of it. She remembers him saying that she had looked suspicious on the surveillance camera.

The cops came and took Wolf-Hernandez away. After patting her down and stripping her of her shoes, bra and jacket, the police locked her “in this little concrete room with two women that were doing very inappropriate things in front of a 12-year-old. And I saw fights and I saw horrible things that no child should ever see.”

Wolf-Hernandez had been arrested for petty theft. She says she had no intention of stealing the necklace.

Wolf-Hernandez estimates she spent between six and eight hours confined, cold and horrified about what would happen next. Eventually, they released her to go home with her dad and stepmom. She later appeared before the court, paid a $500 fine, penned letters of apology to Bealls and the judge and attended assigned classes.

Throughout the years, however, the incident stayed with her, as Florida’s juvenile justice system nudged through reforms with varying success.

BETWEEN CITATIONS AND ARRESTS LAST YEAR, ACCORDING TO DATA FROM THE STATE’S Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), close to 9,000 Florida

Parents, politicians, law enforcement and children’s advocates grapple with a question:

SHOULD KIDS BE ARRESTED? minors were arrested, even though they qualified for civil citations. Meanwhile, a little fewer than 10,000 of their peers— or 52 percent of all eligible juveniles—received civil citations.

Under Florida statute, civil citations represent an alternative to arrest “for children who commit nonserious delinquent acts and to ensure swift and appropriate consequences.” Amounting to paper tickets, civil citations carry non-prison sanctions for misdemeanors such as petit theft, non-aggravated battery, trespassing, loitering and alcohol and drug crimes. Unlike arrests, civil citations do not burden children with criminal records.

The entry of juvenile civil citations into Florida’s justice code can largely be attributed to Wansley Walters, who led DJJ from 2011 to 2014. Her commitment to the policy commenced at Miami-Dade’s juvenile agency where, as director, she spearheaded a pilot civil citation program.

As of May 2016, 60 out of Florida’s 67 counties operated civil citation programs, while two were in the process of establishing the programs. Set up at local level with the accord of the state attorney, the chief judge of the circuit, the public defender and the heads of law enforcement agencies, civil citation programs differ across the state in terms of covered offenses and implementation rates.

From May 2016 to April 2017, according to DJJ, MiamiDade, an early adopter of juvenile civil citations under Walters, cited 96 percent of all eligible youth—an amount that is among Florida’s highest. In Duval and Clay counties, the rate of issuing civil citations to qualified youths hovered around 30 percent, roughly half the statewide average. In neighboring Nassau, the rate is 46 percent. In the Fourth Judicial Circuit, the overall

rate of juvenile civil citations is 33 percent, or roughly 300 kids receiving citations and more than 600 getting arrested.

“It is not fair to have something happen in Duval County that a child in Clay County cannot get because they do not have the same program,” said Nancy Ricker of ICARE, a nonprofit organization advocating for a wide and uniform use of juvenile civil citations. “So we are trying to make it equal across the state.”

OFFICERS’ DISCRETION AND LAWMAKERS’ CONVICTIONS

AFTER IT SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED legislation that allowed civil citations to be issued to minors for their second and third infractions, this past legislative season, ICARE pushed for a bill that would have obliged police officers to cite youths for a dozen nonviolent misdemeanors such as affrays and riots, possession and sale of drug paraphernalia, battery and resisting an officer without violence. Sponsored by Senator Anitere Flores, R-Miami, Bill 196 advanced through the chamber’s committees despite some vocal opposition. It ultimately died on the Senate floor.

Early on, a focal debate stirred around the bill’s abolition of officers’ discretion to cite or arrest youths who have perpetrated the covered offenses. While the bill would not have done away with simple warnings, allowing civil citations instead of arrests for these offenses drew resistance from Florida sheriffs’ and police chiefs’ associations, law enforcement agencies, as well as some senators.

“Ultimately, my belief is that law enforcement should never be left in a position where they cannot remove somebody and arrest them if that is what they feel is the absolute best,” said Senator Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, in a committee hearing.

He cited domestic violence cases where parents may feel threatened by their kids’ presence at home. The bill, however, did not encroach on officers’ rights to detain.

Senate President Joe Negron embraced the bill, which he said decriminalizes youthful mistakes. As a teen, Negron himself erred, trespassing George Bush Sr.’s property and plastering posters of his presidential opponent Ronald Reagan. If this were to happen today, Negron said in a Senate session, he could be charged with criminal mischief, defacement and vandalism. Back then, he received only a plain but strict order from an officer to peel off the banners. Florida politician Don Gaetz chronicled the incident in an opinion piece for USA Today, where he wrote of civil citations as “lessons in humility and citizenship.”

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Jacksonville’s Sheriff Mike Williams, who otherwise endorses juvenile diversionary programs, prefers reforms that leave officers’ discretion intact.

“Discretion and judgment is a skill set that is cultivated and trained,” wrote LauriEllen Smith, senior public affairs executive for Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office, in an email.

“Throughout the career of an officer, he or she has a supervisor—a manager [who] continues to work with them on these skills and ensures accountability.”

Nonetheless, the exercise of discretion, Ricker said, has led to arrests in hundreds of cases when civil citations could have been issued instead. “Discretion does not work,” she said. “There is always an opportunity if you issue a civil citation that it can be changed to an arrest if need be, after the fact.

“You cannot change an arrest to a civil citation after the fact and once you have done that arrest, that youth has a record that is going to mean they cannot go into the military, they cannot get into a lot of colleges, a lot of people are not going to hire them. You basically have screwed their lives.”

Wolf-Hernandez, who was arrested as a preteen, experienced the stigma first-hand.

Although she excelled in school and even graduated high school a year early, universities refused to accept her because of her criminal record. Eventually, she obtained a certified nursing assistant degree from a vocational college. Then another ordeal began—WolfHernandez could not find a job. After a number of hospitals and nursing homes rejected her, she settled for several years of waiting tables at IHOP and Cracker Barrel.

CHEAP BUT TAXING A HINDRANCE TO YOUTHS’ FUTURES, JUVENILE arrests exert an immediate economic dent as well. DJJ estimates that a juvenile arrest carries a price tag of $5,000, while a civil citation costs $386.

Despite the low expense, however, Duval’s diversion program has a strained budget. Duval’s Teen Court, which handles cited youths, functions on a little more than $300,000 a year–some funds come from donors, some from grants, some from the Jacksonville Journey fund, and some from a $3 tack-on fee on traffic tickets. The sum stretches to cover workers’ salaries and benefits and a multitude of juvenile services.

“It is a really tight budget and we work with our community partners for the betterment of the kids,” said Teen Court Director Stacy Peterson. “That is something we will have to look into more because with the increase of civil citations we are about to get means an increase of kids, more services needed, possibly more staff needed. So that is going to be our next hurdle–getting ourselves ready for an influx of additional clients.”

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Angela Corey in 2016, has vowed to streamline and enhance the district’s civil citation program.

To that end, two major reforms are underway.

Battery, which Corey scratched off the list of offenses eligible for civil citations, is reinstated.

Corey’s policy that all juvenile civil citations first be reviewed by the SAO before being released to Teen Court is also scrapped. Under Nelson, cited youths are directly routed to Teen Court, trimming the time between citation and enrollment in services, which could take a month during Corey’s mandate.

“I have paid attention, I have listened and my office has acted,” said Nelson during ICARE’s annual Nehemiah Assembly in late March.

Both Peterson of Teen Court and Ricker of ICARE refer to Nelson as collegial and amiable to their efforts. Peterson expects the changes Nelson has made to how the SAO handles juvenile offenses to “make it easier to get these kids into services quicker.”

TEEN COURT: HOLISTIC HELP FOR JUVENILES TEEN COURT HAS STEERED STRAYING YOUTHS away from criminality for a little more than a decade. It holds mock trials, where offenders who have already assumed guilt face a jury of teen peers that delivers a blend of sanctions and individualized assistance. A volunteer judge supervises the process.

On a gloomy late afternoon in March, William Maule, a practicing tax attorney, presided over three Teen Court cases, up from the usual two, each taking around a half-hour.

As a kid, Maule once sat in the offender’s seat and went through a diversion program himself.

After years in the military and time living far from Jacksonville, he now delegates an evening a month to nudging teens back on track.

“I try to spread positivity and hopefully it takes seed,” said Maule. He sends juveniles off with a short motivational appeal for them to seek their best, reminding them that with their civil citations, they have no criminal history to hamper this pursuit.

At the end of their “trials,” along with penalties such as up to 50 hours of community service, juveniles often receive mental health counseling, attend classes on bullying, peer pressure, substance abuse and the law, and sometimes even serve as jurors themselves. Many also research and pen essays on the professions they want to enter.

“It is a holistic approach,” said Trial Court Administrator Joseph Stelma. “You come in the front door but you leave with a bag full of everything that we want you to have” to stay out of trouble.

According to Teen Court data, in 2016, fewer than 200 children, the majority cited for petty theft and possession of marijuana, went through the program–a slight decline from the previous two years. The offenders averaged 15 years of age. Only about 5 percent of them erred within six to 12 months after graduation–a local recidivism rate in line with the state.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ACCOUNTABILITY BOARDS FOR KIDS IN DUVAL, TEEN COURT IS NOT the only recourse, however. In the last five years, some 300 cited juveniles stood before Jacksonville’s four Neighborhood Accountability Boards. Fanned out in Ribault, Arlington, Westside and the Beaches (three more locations are in the plans), the boards began as an ICARE initiative closely intertwined with Teen Court. When kids live in a ZIP code where a board exists, Teen Court directs them to that board.

“Since I have been involved with ICARE— and I think my first involvement started in 2006,” said Ricker, “there has never been a

year when youth crime is not one of the top issues that people are concerned about.”

This societal worry prompted ICARE to draw inspiration from an Orlando-based diversion program and to devise the boards as vessels of restorative justice. It’s a potent process, Ricker said, that aims to weave the fabric back together, frazzled by an infraction, between the offender, the victim and the community. In simpler terms, boards constitute an adult version of Teen Court, where volunteers replace child jurors but hand down the same kinds of “sentences.”

“As people sit around these boards, they say, ‘I did those kinds of things when I was a kid and nobody thought about locking me up for doing these kinds of things,’” said Ricker.

“It is just [that] kids are young, they do stupid things. They have to be held accountable, but you can hold them accountable without putting them in prison.”

And yet, boards carry a score of setbacks.

Some members, Ricker said, struggle to strike a balance between punitive and reparative.

Victims rarely show up, fraying the curative aspect of boards. Meanwhile, elderly white faces dominate, which may cause a sense of disconnect between them and offenders. While the boards hustle to resolve their shortfalls, they are now starting to hear more cases.

THE ROAD TO JUSTICE IN SCHOOL FROM OCTOBER 2016 TO THE BEGINNING OF June, the Neighborhood Accountability Boards and Teen Court have collectively heard nearly 180 violations of schools’ codes of conduct—a number slightly outstripping that of civil citations. Peterson expects the tally to even out by year’s end, anticipating a sharp increase in civil citations.

While some in-school infractions make their way to the boards and Teen Court through a dean’s referral, others find

Teen court (top) adjudicates youths with civil citations, offering a blend of sanctions and assistance. Wolf-Hernandez (above, with her children), 26, has struggled to overcome a shoplifting conviction received when she was 12.

Wolf-Hernandez and her husband (below right). resolutions at restorative programs, prompted

by ICARE, that operate in the majority of Duval’s public middle and high schools.

Yet others hinge on the discretion of school resource officers (SRO), policemen and women who provide security in schools.

“During school hours, if the officer believes that the incident has gone beyond the Code of Conduct, then they have to process it as if it is a crime and that the law has been broken,” said former Duval Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. “But if the incident is within the Code of Conduct, so a fight, which has happened in schools for years, then the officer should not use his or her authority as an officer to then criminalize the incident.”

Vitti, who came to Duval from Miami, where civil citations and restorative justice are the norm, harbors wariness of the “school-toprison pipeline” and the violence that trickles from neighborhoods into schools. During his tenure, he ushered in better training of SROs and a slew of in-school programs, including the Non-Violence Project. A five-year, $15-million venture, it is designed to connect some 5,000 at-risk students to counseling and therapy.

While Duval County Public Schools has endeavored to keep students in classrooms and out of the justice system, its power ends where the SAO’s begins. Under Corey, civil citations for battery were out of SROs’ reach. “Thirtytwo students would have been eligible for civil citations in 2015-’16, [had] our SROs [been] able to use civil citations for battery,” said Vitti.

This is, nonetheless, a reduction from the total of 53 for the prior year. Vitti said he expected

the number to further plummet with Nelson’s adoption of juvenile civil citations for battery.

“We are incarcerating and connecting an entire generation to the criminal justice system very early,” said Vitti. “We are almost ensuring that a group of students will never be productive citizens and that is not necessarily fair to those individuals, their communities and I think it has a detrimental effect on the entire society. The reality is that when you look at those students, there is a disproportionate number that are African-American and male.

That is something we have to deal with as a country and in the state of Florida.”

DISPARITIES IN NUMBERS AND BACKGROUNDS WHILE LESS THAN A QUARTER OF FLORIDA’S youth population, black kids made up half of all arrested youth in fiscal 2014-’15, according to DJJ. While percentage-wise, in 2016, Florida had more black kids than white get civil citations (52 percent and 50 percent, respectively), there were fewer black minors than white eligible for them, DJJ data indicates.

In Duval, the statistics reverse–more black than white juveniles qualified for civil citations but fewer received them. Data from Jacksonville’s Sheriff Office (JSO), meanwhile, shows that officers cite more black children than white.

The discrepancies can be attributed to the juvenile operation guidelines that JSO officers heed. The outlined criteria postulate eligibility to only first-time offenders, while Florida’s statute allows for up to three misdemeanors to be diverted to civil citation programs. JSO also mandates victims’ accord to civil citations for property crimes and violations against persons. The statute does not. It also includes battery, which JSO did not recognize as an eligible misdemeanor under Corey.

Those disparities also trigger a gap between DJJ’s and JSO’s overall civil citation issuance rates. “Our current rate is 82 percent of those eligible by our criteria—this is before our new Memorandum of Understanding that aligns our criteria with those of DJJ,” said Ellen-Lauri Smith of JSO. “Should the legislation pass, naturally our new Memorandum of Understating would reflect the legislation passed, with those specifically enumerated crimes listed.”

Sheriff Williams and State Attorney Nelson, along with representatives from DJJ, Duval County School Board and the court system, inked the memorandum for expanding juvenile civil citations and

diversion in early May. It is to deliver “swifter accountability and intervention through smart justice,” said Nelson.

LEGISLATIVE ORDEALS AND CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNCTION WHILE LOCAL AUTHORITIES SCORED A victory for juvenile justice reform, state legislators stumbled. Aside from the juvenile civil citation bill that withered in the Senate, proposed legislation on sweeping clean a youth’s criminal record perished in the House of Representatives. At first, the House bill resembled the Senate’s. Then, in the face of mounting opposition in the committee rounds, it shed its original language for text on expunction of “certain non-judicial records of the arrest of a minor upon successful completion by the minor of certain diversion

programs.” It failed to earn support from juvenile justice advocates.

“Expunction will not guarantee kids will not have the same kind of problem they have now,” said The Rev. Jean Cooley of DART, a network of organizations focused on justice reform. Level 2 background checks, which are carried out by the FBI, can still trawl expunged records that are, otherwise, inaccessible to private entities.

Compared to post-arrest diversion, Cooley said, civil citations, which generally do not leave a trail, present a better option.

Wolf-Hernandez, whose arrest at the age of 12 created a criminal record, said she was told it would be expunged when she reached 18. That day came and went, she said, but her record remained. She has since not attempted to erase it.

“What is the point of me sending all that money [to expunge my criminal record], if somebody is still going to see it?” she said.

For three years now, Wolf-Hernandez has been working for a chiropractor, who “saw the person that I [am] today and not who I was when I was 12.” She is also going back to school, contemplating a switch from a medical assistant program to paralegal studies, in order to further her advocacy work on juvenile justice.

Some 14 years after her arrest, however, Wolf-Hernandez said she still fears police officers and worries she might look suspicious in stores.

“Nobody should have to live like I lived, looking over my shoulder every time I walked into Walmart to get my daughter milk,” she said. “[Children] are our future. We could be putting our [future] president in jail. We do not know. They are kids.”

Dima Vitanova mail@folioweekly.com

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all” Juan Zaballa gets heaped with a lot of easy (and lazy) descriptors: an Argentinian-born Latin Elvis. Mac DeMarco’s Far Rockaway roommate and frequent recording partner. Selfdeprecating acoustic punk. Rockabillyfueled throwback to a simpler Ramonesinspired era. But it’s more accurate to view Tall Juan through the lens of another lo-fi balladeer who moved to Queens from South America: Uruguay native Juan Wauters. Zaballa actually earned his “Tall” nickname so the duo’s New York friends could tell them apart (yes, Wauters is in fact much shorter).

Both crash-coursed their way to English proficiency by writing autobiographical songs in their second language, but both have started inching their way back to penning cancións en Español. Both benefitted from high-profile collaborative friendships–Wauters with punk poets The Beets and Tall Juan with slackerrock demigod DeMarco–that brought them a certain measure of instant indie admiration. Most important, both pursue their particular brand of impassioned garage/folk/punk/pop for one reason: to express what’s in their hearts.

Folio Weekly: You’ve been traveling all over the world recently.

Tall Juan: Yes, I spent three days in Spain before going back to New York after a tour in Japan that followed a European tour.

Wow. Well, we hope those far-flung destinations don’t overshadow your July trip to Florida.

Oh, no. I’ve played many times in Miami and Tallahassee, and once each in Jacksonville, St. Pete, St. Augustine and Gainesville. The Miami shows have been the best, but St. Augustine was really good, too. Even though it was very short—I went for a walk before playing, and when I got back they said, “You were supposed to start 20 minutes ago! Now you have only 15 minutes left.” But it was still fun.

Your debut full-length Olden Goldies, which was recorded with good friend and former roommate Mac DeMarco, dropped in May. Are you focusing on that still?

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I have started writing new songs, but yes, Olden Goldies is still very fresh for me– even though I recorded the album more than a year ago, and some of the songs were written up to four years ago. I’d like to start playing newer songs, but to promote the album, the right thing is to keep playing it. With a couple of covers that I like, of course. It’s about 15 songs total.

How did you first discover music?

I started playing guitar around six years old. My parents always had a guitar at their house, and I learned some from my uncle and my dad, including about Argentinian musicians like Luis Alberto Spinetta, who used to have a band in the ’70s called Los Socios del Desierto. As a kid, I really liked Michael Jackson and Marilyn Manson, though.

When did you move to the United States, and did you come to New York to be a musician?

I was born and raised in Argentina and moved to the U.S. five years ago, when I was 23. But I’ve always been a musician–wherever I go, I travel with my guitar so I can communicate with people.

In Argentina, though, I was having a crisis–I’m not sure what kind, but I was feeling bad. Very down. My sister lives in New York, so she told me, “Yo, Juan, come spend time with me.”

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Argentina-born, New York-based singer/songwriter Tall Juan keeps his LO-FI GARAGE POP simple, autobiographical and impassioned of that relationship. [Laughs.] Now I want to write in Spanish, too–I’m getting more into my own native language, listening to Argentinian bands like Sumo and Bersuit.

Was it hard to hone your performance style while you were going through those struggles?

Yes. My first year, the show was completely different. Then I started realizing what I wanted to do–I found a way to express myself that makes me feel all right.

But I know it’s going to continue to evolve.

I’m always learning. All I know is, as a kid in Argentina, I used to go to underground shows and leave after watching the bands, being, like, “Oh, man—I want to do this!” I’d get so excited by the energy. I want to keep that feeling rolling by giving people the chance to feed off my energy and passion. Maybe then they’ll go home and do whatever they want: start painting or playing music.

How hard was the transition from Buenos Aires to Queens?

I don’t know if uncomfortable is the right word, but I didn’t know anybody, and I was feeling sad after leaving South America.

It was tough to make new friends since I didn’t know English—none at all—the first year. So it was almost impossible to communicate with people. But in 2013 I started feeling more comfortable, playing more shows and meeting more people.

Why did you choose to write songs in English?

It felt like the right thing to do–and I knew it would help me learn faster. Also, I started dating this girl who didn’t speak Spanish, so I was writing songs in English to communicate my feelings to her. So I guess the only reason at first was because

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That’s quite an admirable reason to do what you do.

It’s not a mystery–it’s just music. And we have more important things in this world to worry about than a live show. But if you can present it in a positive way and make people excited, that’s very cool.

Final question: How tall are you?

Not that tall. [Laughs.] Maybe 6 feet, 3 inches? Some people meet me and say, “You’re not that tall after all!”

Nick McGregor mail@folioweekly.com

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LOVE &

LAMMY Local author wins LGBTQ LITERARY AWARD

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n June 12, Victor Yates received the Judith A. Markowitz Award for Emerging LGBTQ writers for his pioneering 2015 novel A Love Like Blood. As a young writer, he is particularly honored and humbled by his achievement. “It’s making me work harder to [get] where I want to be,” he says.

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Yates’ interest in writing emerged when, at the age of 14, he took a creative writing course at school. “We wrote articles and poetry, and it opened up my eyes,” he says.

While attending Mandarin High School, he wrote for the school’s literary magazine Prism. In high school, Yates’ growing writing skills earned him a scholarship through the Jacksonville Port Authority to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta. The scholarship is given to a graduating senior who has been admitted into a four-year college. At Morehouse he received the Oprah Winfrey Scholarship, which provides financial support to minority students.

After graduating from Morehouse, Yates lived in Michigan for a time, where he took some classes at the local community college and wrote an article on the joys of libraries and how students can check out some college textbooks from the library instead of purchasing them from the bookstore. In 2006, this piece caught the attention of the editor for a local Ann Arbor magazine, The Voice, who published it and offered him a job.

At the time, Yates was working a second job at the Ann Arbor District Library; during his down time, he’d study the craft of writing novels. In our conversation, he recalled how, on one particular night, while he was walking through the University of Michigan toward the main library, a dark figure smoking a cigarette approached him. The glow of the cigarette and streetlights inspired the first scene of A Love Like Blood. When Yates began writing the book he realized the story didn’t begin with this scene, rather that it would happen later in the story.

Yates wants readers of A Love Like Blood “to really understand what it’s like to be a double

minority.” He feels it is important for these unique voices to be depicted in literature.

“If you don’t have visibility or diversity, people will never learn how to live life in another person’s shoes,” he says.

“A Love Like Blood [acts] as a manual to accepting and loving one’s own child,” says Yates. Yates feels it’s easier in the long term to accept who your child is and develop a relationship with them rather than cast them away for being different than you’d imagined they’d be.

Yates’ novel shows that parents with LGTBQ kids should love and accept their children while they can. “I’ve always wanted to be a voice for the community. A Love Like Blood is almost a warning letter to parents about the LGTBQ community,” says Yates.

The accolades he’s earned as a writer have enabled Yates to become more involved with his community. Last summer, he volunteered at Camp Hollywood Heart in California.

There he taught a one-week creative writing workshop for young people aged 15 to 20 who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. The camp focused on the arts and provided a variety of workshops for campers.

Yates is currently working on a piece related to the Black Lives Matter movement and the psychological trauma connected to race and police brutality.

This month, Yates has joined the LGTBQ Tour of Color, which travels throughout the continental United States. The tour consists of LGTBQ authors who stage performances at universities and art centers. The tour focuses on gender identity, sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and the current political administration.

“The beautiful thing about writing is that you really don’t know the number of people who are reading your article,” says Yates. “I have the ability to touch someone.”

Julia Newton mail@folioweekly.com _____________________________________ More information at victoryates.wordpress.com and facebook.com/writervictoryates.

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YOUR DAD’S A TOTAL

PSYCHO Brothers Oz and Elvis Perkins inherited their dad’s PENCHANT FOR THE MACABRE

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dds are you’ve never heard of Osgood “Oz” Perkins whose second film (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House) is currently playing as a Netflix original. That film opens with the following dedication: “for A.P. who gave me an old house.” When you realize that Osgood’s father was Anthony Perkins who, as Norman Bates, lived in one of the creepiest houses in movie history, you get the connection.

The macabre is definitely genetic, as is the talent.

Provocative and original as the Netflix film is, Perkins’ first feature (The Blackcoat’s Daughter 2015) is even better. Eerie, creepy, and disturbing, this is one of those films that absolutely demands a second viewing to get it right, and even then, you still might wonder.

And believe me, rewatching The Blackcoat’s Daughter is no chore. It’s that good!

Set mostly in a Catholic girls boarding school, the non-linear narrative is divided into three sections, each named after the girl who is the particular focus for that segment.

Kat (Kiernan Shipka, Mad Men) is a younger student whose parents fail to show up in time to pick her up for winter break. Rose (Lucy Boynton), a senior, is in the same fix but for different reasons, having deliberately misled her parents so that she can stay one extra night and see her boyfriend.

When we first see Joan (Emma Roberts), she’s sneaking out of some kind of hospital.

Assailed by disturbing flashbacks of various kinds, Joan is finally given a ride by an older couple (James Remar, Lauren Holly) who end up taking her back to the same school where the film opens.

If I haven’t told you much about what really goes on, that’s deliberate. The less you know about the plot (convoluted but totally understandable if you like thinking about what you watch), the more you’ll be surprised and perhaps even astonished at how it fits together.

Gorgeously photographed with terrific performances all round, The Blackcoat’s Daughter demonstrates an accomplished sophistication, intelligence and restraint on the part of its first-time director, who does doubleduty as screenwriter. Now 43 years old, Oz Perkins originally followed his old man’s path, scoring minor supporting roles in various films beginning with Psycho II (1983) in which he played young Norman. Based on his first two movies as director, however, Oz’s niche is definitely behind the camera.

It’s tempting to define The Blackcoat’s Daughter as a horror film or supernatural thriller. There’s an exorcism and some decidedly gruesome stuff involving knives, but it is as imprecise to pigeonhole the new film as it is to categorize Psycho or Silence of the Lambs as horror movies. Like those two films, there is far more to The Blackcoat’s Daughter than the familiar tropes.

Also worth noting is the haunting, minimalist score by younger sibling Elvis Perkins. Like the film’s use of slow dissolves and deliberate pacing, the music fosters and sustains dread and suspense. The dark interiors of the nearly deserted school, the snow-laden exteriors, and the gloomy nightscapes are the visual counterparts to the ominous sounds of the film, musical and otherwise.

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House utilizes the same approach and style as his first film, but within a much narrower focus. It is the tale of a haunted house, and consequently nearly every scene, except for a few exterior shots showing arrivals and departures, takes place inside the walls or (I should say) the domicile itself. A book called The Lady in the Walls plays an important part in the movie which explains the distinction.

In addition, the movie is very nearly a oneperson film. British actress Ruth Wilson plays Lily, a 28-year-old hospice nurse who, in the film’s opening monologue, tells us that she will not live to be 29. Lily’s patient is elderly horror novelist Iris Blum (Paula Prentiss) who is mostly confined to her bed and sitting chair. In the few lines she has in the film, Iris confuses (or not) Lily with Polly—a character in one of her novels or a former resident of the house or possibly both. (Polly, by the way, is played by Lucy Boynton from The Blackcoat’s Daughter.)

Extremely reminiscent, but by no means imitative, of Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, Oz Perkins’ film is a slow burn, the dread smoldering in the shadows. This is a very dark movie, literally as well as thematically.

Brother Elvis again contributes a moody score, and there are two other nods to dad Anthony, in addition to the dedication.

I think the former Norman Bates would be proud of his boys.

Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com

NOW SHOWING MOVIES BY THE BAY Ripley’s shows The Wild Life, 8:30 p.m. July 5, Colonial Oak Music Park, 27 St. George St., St. Augustine, free; 824-1606, augustine.com. Bring something to sit on.

BONDS … JAMES BONDS Summer Movie Classics screens Casino Royale, (50th anniversary) with at least three 007s and Jacqueline Bisset as Miss Goodthighs, 2 p.m. July 9, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $7.50/film; $45 season pass, floridatheatre.com.

SUN-RAY CINEMA Beatriz at Dinner, The Hero and Baby Driver screen, 1028 Park St., 359-0049, sunraycinema.com.

Spider-Man: Homecoming starts July 6.

CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ The Hero and The Wedding Plan run. Throwback Thursday runs Bewitched, noon July 6.

Moka starts July 7. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com.

IMAX THEATER Prehistoric Planet 3D, Transformers The Last Knight, Amazon Adventure, Dream Big and Extreme Weather run, World Golf Village, 940-4133, worldgolfimax. com. Spider-Man: Homecoming starts July 7.

ARTS + EVENTS PERFORMANCE

THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre presents Anne Kraft in a stage adaptation of Joan Didion’s powerful memoir of love and loss, 8 p.m. July 8; 2 p.m. July 9, Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., 249-7177, $20, abettheatre.com.

NOSTALGIA: THE PULL OF THE PAST The Tale Tellers of St. Augustine present storytelling, 2 p.m. July 8, St. Johns Southeast County Branch Library, 6670 U.S. 1 S., 471-0179, taletellers.org.

ANNIE Alhambra Theatre & Dining stages the tale of a young orphan’s adventures in 1930s Manhattan, through Aug. 13, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35-$57 plus tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com.

CLASSICAL + JAZZ

TAYLOR ROBERTS The jazz guitarist is on 7-10 p.m. every Wed., Ocean 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060, ocean60.com. Also 4 p.m. Thur. at lobby bar; 6 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Salt Restaurant, Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., 277-1100, ritzcarlton.com.

COMEDY

FRED’S ALL-STAR COMEDIANS Different local comedians perform 7:30 p.m. July 5 and every Wed. through July at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com.

JON DORE Comedian Dore (CTV, The Comedy Network) is on 7:30 p.m. July 6 & 7; 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. July 8, The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $15-$18, comedyzone.com.

KATT WILLIAMS Comedy fave Williams (Comic View, HBO) performs 8 p.m. July 7 & 8, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $62.50-$102.50, floridatheatre.com.

SHANG FORBES Comedian Forbes (Comic View, Politically Incorrect) appears 7:30 p.m. July 7 & 8, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $17-$35, jacksonvillecomedy.com.

CALLS + WORKSHOPS

FORT MOSE HISTORIC STATE PARK The state park seeks volunteers with skill sets and interests ranging from historical re-enactors, event coordinators and museum guides to gardeners–and someone with computer skills to work with the Historical Society administrative team.

Details, 823-2232 or email vicki.tiseth@dep.state.fl.us.

ART WALKS + MARKETS

FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The Downtown Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. July 5–themed Palette to Palate–has more than 60 venues, live music, restaurants, galleries, museums, businesses and hotspots (some open after 9 p.m.), spanning 15 blocks in Downtown Jacksonville. iloveartwalk.com.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK This self-guided tour, featuring exhibits, live music, and refreshments offered by 27 members of the local art galleries, is held 5-9 p.m. every first Fri., in St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach, 377-0198, artgalleriesofstaugustine.org.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art; Morning yoga (9 a.m.), FSCJ Summer Musical Theatre, The Old Paints, Super Martin Brothers–food and farmers market, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8 under Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

CONSCIOUS MARKET Tastes and sips mingle, 7-11 p.m. every Sat. at Conscious Eats, 5913 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 5, Mandarin, 612-3934. Bring a donation of dried beans, rices, quinoas, grains. Proceeds benefit Conscious Market/ Character Counts programs.

WHITE HARVEST FARMS & FARMER’S MARKET Local organic, fresh produce, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Sat., 5348 Moncrief Rd., Northside, 354-4162; proceeds benefit Clara White Mission, clarawhitemission.org.

MUSEUMS

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. Poetry of Landscape: The Art of Eugène Louis Charvot (1847-1924), through Sept.

10; An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler & His Legacy, through July 20. David Ponsler: Chasing Shadows, through Oct. 4. Ink, Silk & Gold:: Islamic Treasures from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston displays through Sept. 3.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html.

Robert Fulton & the U.S. Navy: Steamboats & Submarines, through August.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. Dinosaurs in Motion, 14 magnificent, life-sized sculptures of recycled metal, is displayed.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu.

Artist Gabriel Dawe installs his work in the Project: Atrium space through July 13. Synthesize: Art + Music, works by contemporary sound-based artists, displays through Sept. 24. Iterations: Lorrie Fredette, through Sept. 10.

GALLERIES

THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE Jacksonville Landing, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. An Artistic Reflection of the JASMYN Guiding Principles displays through Aug. 4. Sinisa Saratlic is July’s featured artist.

MAKERSPACE GALLERY Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2665, jaxpubliclibrary.org/jax-makerspace.

Altered Objects, by Matthew Abercrombie, Mark Creegan, Crystal Floyd, Mark Krancer, Roosevelt Watson III and Elaine Wheeler, through July 23.

RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts, through July.

MONYA ROWE GALLERY 4 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, 217-0637, monyarowegallery.com. Home, works by Polina Barskaya, Ridley Howard, Sophie Larrimore, Caris Reid and Ann Toebbe, displays through July 30.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, 438-4358, southlightgallery.com.

2017 Summer Wall, works by Jerry Uelsmann, Robert

Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre presents veteran actress Anne Kraft (co-founder of the Limelight Theatre) in a stage adaptation of THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING, Joan Didion’s powerful memoir of love and loss, July 8 and 9 at Adele Grage Cultural Center.

Leedy, Tony Wood, Thomas Hager, Doug Eng, Paul Ladnier, Paul Karabinis and Jim Draper, runs through Sept. 6.

UNF Summer Show displays through August. The co-op shows 20 local artists’ works.

EVENTS

ASIAN FOOD FESTIVAL The third annual festival, with Asian-inspired dishes from local eateries, as well as craft beers, kids’ fun (and ices!), and live music by Billy & Bella, is 5-9 p.m. July 8 at Hemming Park, Downtown, hemmingpark.org.

SIOBHAN FALLON Author Fallon discusses and signs copies of her new book, The Confusion of Languages, 7 p.m. July 10, The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026, bookmarkbeach.com.

JUMBO SHRIMP VS. BILOXI SHUCKERS Our hometown heroes start a homestand against the Biloxi Shuckers (mmm shrimp n oysters), 6:35 p.m. July 9 (Christmas in July), 7:05 p.m. July 10 (Charity begins at Home), July 11 (Bike Nite, 2ferTuesday), 12:05 p.m. July 12 (Big Splash Day!), at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, single game tix start at $9 (check website), 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com. Next up: Tennessee Smokies (mmm shrimp n sausages!)!

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As part of their Summer Movie Classics series, the 1967 spy comedy classic CASINO ROYALE, a send-up of the James Bond flicks, is screened July 9 at The Florida Theatre, Downtown.

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FOLIO F OLIO A A+E +E : M MUSIC USIC

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os Angeles has spawned countless permutations of revolutionary, from NWA’s gangsta rap to Dr. Dre’s G-Funk to Kendrick Lamar’s self-described “human music.” But ask anyone in the LA rap scene about who really pulls weight around town and you’ll get one answer: Regan Farquhar, more commonly known as Busdriver. His father Ralph wrote the screenplay for 1985 cult film Krush Groove, and seven years later young Regan began his rapping career with 4/29, a group inspired by the 1992 LA riots.

Three years later, Busdriver began working his way up the ranks of Project Blowed, an openmic cypher that encourages sword-sharpening battle raps while discouraging violence, homophobia, and the glorification of gang life.

Through that, Busdriver fell in with avant-garde producers like Daedalus and Daddy Kev, who synthesized far-flung strains of house, drum ’n’ bass, jungle, and industrial dance music into their hip-hop, choosing a path may have narrowed his commercial prospects while broadening his creative horizons.

“That’s how it was always supposed to be— Afrika Bambaataa told us that,” Busdriver told Fact Mag back in 2014 for what they described as “the definitive interview” with the artist.

“The reason why rap music is so great to me is because [it’s] rooted in the lower tier of the socio-economical ladder. Being able to make do with what you don’t have,” he added, “is born out of disadvantage, so it’s all-inclusive.

Taking that ethic with me and being introduced to all these scenes, it opened me up—I was like, ‘Why doesn’t everyone do this?’”

Forward-thinking record labels like Big Dada, Ninja Tune, Polyvinyl, Epitaph, and ANTI- appreciated Busdriver’s renaissance man skills, however, releasing a string of excellent genre-eschewing albums over the last 15 years: Temporary Forever, Cosmic Cleavage, RoadKillOvercoast, Jhelli Beam, Hoofdriver, Fear of a Black Tangent, Beaus$Eros, Perfect Hair. Each creates a sonic world with multiple jumping-off points and no safe grounding on easily identifiable ground, flitting with hallucinatory pleasure through everything from pre-war jazz and blues to post-apocalyptic electronica.

“It’s good to find a world in which you can be isolated,” he told Huck Magazine in 2015. “It’s good to have a context. I think a lot of why I do the music I do is because I grew up with heavy jazz being a huge component of my endeavor as an ‘MC’ or ‘a rapper.’

Rap music has always been protest

music to a certain extent. As protest music, the rudiments of the blues still instruct us on how to write songs. [That’s] lent itself to a kind of freewheeling creative outlook. I haven’t really changed how I’ve done things in a long time so I don’t really know what’s new. I’m just playing out the ideas, the wealth of material. I’m influenced by places I go, but the influence is less overt. It’s more subtle—just language and governance and injustice. Points of view influence me.”

What hasn’t influenced Busdriver, however, is any sort of outside management or artistic meddling. More popular rappers regularly marvel at the fact he’s built up a 25-year career without an agent or business handler, securing label deals himself while giving younger artists a leg up through production and promotion via the Hellfyre Club collective he now belongs to. Of course, what’s empowering to a young artist could be intimidating or even stifling to another from a different era, as Busdriver has made clear in past interviews. “The rap economy is based around the presumption that you’re going to be a superstar,” he told Fact Mag in 2014. “It’s fantastic because it creates a lot of amazing work—people are out there busting their asses and making amazing records. But it’s based on, ‘Imma be that guy this year.’ That’s fantastic, but it’s also really manipulative.”

Busdriver often describes his mellifluous career as patterned after older jazz artists, who performed for the joy of it and recorded as often as they were afforded the opportunity.

“It’s not about being a star, but rather making sense of what you’re doing,” he said in the Fact Mag interview. “I’ve gone beyond the rap mold, I don’t know any rapper who’s supposed to have more than five records in their whole career. You’re supposed to die after that, or be taken out back and shot.”

Yet very few rappers have experimented with language on the level of Busdriver.

Sometimes his rhymes address grand societal issues; sometimes, as they did on his last album Perfect Hair, they link the eugenics-driven social Darwinism of colonial Africa with the Instagram-dominated streets of modern-day LA. “That’s what I like most about rap,” he told Fact Mag, reflecting on his reputation for groundbreaking cross-genre work. “I feel more emboldened and responsible now to tie all these things together, even as those connections are now more readily available.”

Nick McGregor mail@folioweekly.com

LA renaissance man Busdriver explodes the USUAL BOUNDARIES of modern rap

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BUSDRIVER with ZEROH, STONO ECHO, THE DUVAL SPIT

8 p.m. July 12, Nighthawks, Riverside, $10 advance; $12 at the door, facebook.com/nighthawksjax

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Miami-based rocker SOFILLA performs July 8 at Prohibition Kitchen, St. Augustine.

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK

Mal Jones presents: The LYRICIST LIVE SUMMER CYPHER SERIES 5:30-9 p.m. July 5, Wolf & Cub, 205 N. Laura St., Downtown, maljones904.com.

Music by the Sea: CHILLULA 6 p.m. July 5, St. Johns County Pier Park, St. Augustine, free, thecivicassociation.org.

SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. July 5, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247.

DWARVES, RICHIE RAMONE, FLAG on FIRE, 5 CENT PSYCHIATRIST 8 p.m. July 5, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $15 advance; $17 day of.

HOLLOW EARTH, AXIS, YASHIRA, VATICAN, NO RESTRAINT 7 p.m. July 6, Nighthawks, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside.

3 The BAND 9 p.m. July 6, Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680.

DANKA 9 p.m. July 6, Surfer the Bar, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756.

JIMMY PARRISH BAND 8 p.m. July 7, Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208.

TERRAIN 8 p.m. July 7, 1904 Music Hall, $10.

BOOGIE FREAKS 9 p.m. July 7, Whiskey Jax, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 853-5973.

Riverside Arts Market: Morning yoga (9 a.m.), FSCJ SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE, THE OLD PAINTS, SUPER MARTIN BROTHERS 8:30 a.m. July 8, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449.

JASON EADY & BAND, COURTNEY PATTON 7:30 p.m. July 8, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $10.

RICK ROSS, K. MICHELLE 8 p.m. July 8, T-U Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 633-6110, $55-$125.

SKY ABOVE, SHE BLEEDS MERLOT, PUZZLES to PIECES 8 p.m. July 8, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-749, $8.

The GROOVE ORIENT, BLACK WATER GREASE, RESONATOR 8 p.m. July 8, 1904 Music Hall, $8 advance; $10 at the door.

SOFILLA 8 p.m. July 8, Prohibition Kitchen, 119 St. George St., St. Augustine, 209-5704.

TWIZTID PSYCHO, CARDINAL SLINKY, VIBRANT LYE, RASH DECISIONS 8 p.m. July 8, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188.

BETTY FOX BAND 10 p.m. July 8, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-6636, $15.

BLUETECH, OVOID, SHANTI, BIT DEFF, AFROMONK 8 p.m.

July 9, 1904 Music Hall, $13 advance; $15 at the door.

GLAZED, The NIXON TAPES, MONA BLUE, GOOD THOUGHTS, LUVLOST 6:30 p.m. July 10, Nighthawks, $8 advance; $10 at the door.

INCUBUS, JIMMY EAT WORLD, JUDAH & the LION 6:45 p.m. July 10, Daily’s Place, Downtown, 633-2000, $31-$256.

PRYM 7 p.m. July 11, Jack Rabbits, $8.

BORN of OSIRIS, VOLUMES, BETRAYING the MARTYRS, WIDOWMAKER 6 p.m. July 12, 1904 Music Hall, $18 advance; $20 at the door.

THE TWINS & CORTEZ GARZA, JACOB HUNDSON 8 p.m.

July 12, Jack Rabbits, $8.

BUS DRIVER, ZEROH, STONO ECHO, The DUVAL SPIT 8 p.m. July 12, Nighthawks, $10 advance; $12 day of.

The COSMIC GROOVE, TIMOTHY EERIE, SOAPBOX SOLILOQUY 9 p.m. July 12, Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-0632.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

TED NUGENT July 13, Florida Theatre DIERKS BENTLEY, COLE SWINDELL, JON PARDI July 13, Daily’s Place PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE, FIREFALL, ORLEANS July 14, Florida Theatre PUDDLES PITY PARTY LIVE July 14, P.V.C. Hall CULTURE KILLER, THROAT CHOP, RIOT STARES, DISDAIN, MINDFIELD, OUT of BODY, JUSTICE AGAINST BRUTALITY July 14, Nighthawks WASHED OUT July 14, Mavericks Live LESA SILVERMORE, SAM ROBERTSON, JACKIE STRANGER, SHANNON CRABTREE July 15, Nighthawks MEYHEM LAUREN, STEAM MECHANICS, DJ DIALECTABLE BEATS, SWORDZ July 16, Nighthawks STONE, BROKEN TEETH, BLAME GOD, JUSTICE TACKLE, DAMAGE DONE, RELAPSE A.D. July 19, Nighthawks STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, DON FELDER July 20, Daily’s Place SLAYER, LAMB of GOD, BEHEMOTH July 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PARKER URBAN BAND, BOBBY LEE RODGERS TRIO July 21, Mojo Kitchen LARY OVER AND DARELL July 21, Mavericks Live TAKING BACK SUNDAY, MODERN CHEMISTRY July 22, Mavericks Live MEEK MILL, YO GOTTI July 22, Daily’s Place JASON ISBELL & The 400 UNIT, STRAND of OAKS July 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre LA-A, ETHER, MINDFIELD July 23, Nighthawks JOURNEY, ASIA July 26, Daily’s Place LADY ANTEBELLUM, KELSEA BALLERINI, BRETT YOUNG July 27, Daily’s Place LORRIE MORGAN July 28, Ritz Theatre REBELUTION, NAKHO, MEDICINE for the PEOPLE, COLLIE BUDZ, HIRIE, DJ MACKLE July 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BRITTANI MUELLER July 30, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre 311, NEW POLITICS, PASSAFIRE Aug. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre POSTMODERN JUKEBOX, STRAIGHT NO CHASER Aug. 2, Daily’s Place SABRINA CARPENTER, ALEX AONO, NEW HOPE CLUB Aug. 2, Florida Theatre BERES HAMMOND Aug. 2, Mavericks Live FOREIGNER, CHEAP TRICK, JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE Aug. 3, Daily’s Place [neu] Sonics Improvised Music Fest: JAMISON WILLIAMS, AG DAVIS, JASON DEAN ARNOLD, TIM ALBRO, ARVID SMITH, KOZAK/CARTWRIGHT/CARTWRIGHT, VERGE BLISS, DYLAN HOUSER, others Aug. 5 & 6, Space Gallery NEW MANTRA, THETWOTAKES Aug. 8, Jack Rabbits The AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW Aug. 9, Florida Theatre DONALD FAGEN & the NIGHTFLYERS Aug. 12, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MORRIS DAY & the TIME, RUDE BOYS, LAKESIDE, READY for the WORLD, TROOP, ADINA HOWARD Aug. 12, Morocco Shrine Auditorium LIL YACHTY Aug. 16, Mavericks Live FUTURE Aug. 16, Daily’s Place JASON ALDEAN, CHRIS YOUNG, KANE BROWN, DEEJAY SILVER Aug. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena ALBERT CASTIGLIA Aug. 18, Mojo Kitchen

MATCHBOX TWENTY, COUNTING CROWS Aug. 19, Daily’s Place MARY J. BLIGE Aug. 23, Daily’s Place PETER WHITE, EUGE GROOVE Aug. 23, P.V.C. Hall MONSTERS of MOCK Aug. 25, Mavericks Live JO KOY Aug. 25, Florida Theatre LEE HUNTER, JOEY KERR Aug. 27, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre LIFEHOUSE, SWITCHFOOT Aug. 27, Daily’s Place GOO GOO DOLLS, PHILLIP PHILLIPS Sept. 2, Daily’s Place CATFISH & the BOTTLEMEN Sept. 4, Mavericks Live PARAMORE Sept. 6, T-U Center BLACKBERRY SMOKE, The CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD Sept. 8, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Sing Out Loud Festival: STEVE EARLE, LAKE STREET DIVE, WOLF PARADE, DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, LOS LOBOS, LUCERO, DEER TICK, LANGHORNE SLIM, LYDIA LOVELESS, others Sept. 8-10, 15-17 & 22-24, St. Augustine BRYAN ADAMS Sept. 9, Daily’s Place ADAM ANT Sept. 10, Florida Theatre MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Sept. 14, Florida Theatre WIDESPREAD PANIC Sept. 15-17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre TIM McGRAW & FAITH HILL Sept. 16, Veterans Memorial Arena RAUL MIDON Sept. 16, Ritz Theatre SAMMY HAGAR & the CIRCLE (Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, Vic Johnson), COLLECTIVE SOUL Sept. 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ZAC BROWN BAND Sept. 21, Daily’s Place UB40 LEGENDS ALI, ASTRO & MICKEY Sept. 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre YOUNG the GIANT, COLD WAR KIDS, JOYWAVE Sept. 22, Daily’s Place SELWYN BIRCHWOOD Sept. 22, Mojo Kitchen BROADWAY BOYS Sept. 22, Ritz Theatre LAURYN HILL, NAS, CHRONIXX Sept. 23, Daily’s Place THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS, BASH & POP, TOMMY STINSON Sept. 23, P.V.C. Hall ANCIENT CITY SLICKERS Sept. 24, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre BRIAN REGAN Sept. 24, Florida Theatre KATIE THIROUIX Sept. 24, Ritz Theatre TERRI CLARK Sept. 27, P.V.C. Hall DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES, ST. PAUL & the BROKEN BONES Sept. 28, Veterans Memorial Arena ALISON KRAUSS, DAVID GRAY Sept. 28, St. Augustine Amphitheatre GHOST MICE & LYCKA TILL Sept. 28, Rain Dogs STEVE FORBERT Sept. 30, Mudville Music Room TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE Oct. 1, P.V. C. Hall JOSEPH Oct. 2, P.V.C. Hall JESSE COOK Oct. 3, Florida Theatre HARD WORKING AMERICANS Oct. 4, P.V.C. Hall JUDAH & The LION Oct. 10, Mavericks Live The Smooth Tour: FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, NELLY, CHRIS LANE Oct. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena Suwannee Roots Revival: BÉLA FLECK, ABIGAIL WASHBURN, STEEP CANYON RANGERS, The WOOD BROTHERS, DONNA the BUFFALO Oct. 12-15, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park LYNYRD SKYNYRD, The OUTLAWS Oct. 13, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DAVINA SOWERS & the VEGABONDS Oct. 12, Ritz Theatre

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LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC The JAMES HUNTER SIX Oct. 16, P.V.C. Hall CONOR OBERST, The FELICE BROTHERS Oct. 17, P.V.C. Hall Once a Month Punk: SCATTER BRAINS, LOOSE BEARINGS Oct. 19, Blue Water Daiquiri & Oyster Bar TEMPTATIONS, FOUR TOPS Oct. 20, Florida Theatre SPOON Oct. 21, Mavericks Live The CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS Oct. 21, P.V.C. Hall The AVETT BROTHERS Oct. 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre LORDS of ACID Oct. 22, Mavericks Live SANTANA Oct. 24, Daily’s Place KINGS of LEON, DAWES Oct. 25, Daily’s Place BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Oct. 25, Ritz Theatre ANDY MINEO Oct. 26, Mavericks Live MERCYME Oct. 26, T-U Center for the Performing Arts TOAD the WET SPROCKET Oct. 27, P.V.C. Hall THE MAGPIE SALUTE Oct. 29, Florida Theatre MICHAEL LAGASSE & FRIENDS Oct. 29, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre JOHNNYSWIM Nov. 1, P.V.C. Hall GARY OWEN Nov. 3, Florida Theatre JOHN CLEESE (screens Monty Python & the Holy Grail) Nov. 4, Florida Theatre SISTER HAZEL Nov. 4, P.V.C. Hall JETHRO TULL Nov. 7, Daily’s Place NOBUTU Nov. 7, Ritz Theatre CHRIS SMITHER Nov. 10, Mudville Music Room CHRIS STAPLETON’S All American Road Show: MARTY STUART, BRENT COBB Nov. 11, Veterans Memorial Arena OTTMAR LIEBERT, LUNA NEGRA Nov. 12, P.V.C. Hall SON VOLT Nov. 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s Backyard Stage BEN FOLDS Nov. 10, Florida Theatre JOHN McLAUGHLIN, JIMMY HERRING (play Mahavisnu Orchestra) Nov. 24, Florida Theatre DAVE KOZ, PETER WHITE, RICK BRAUN, DAVID BENOIT, SELINA ALBRIGHT Nov. 25, Florida Theatre KANSAS Dec. 2, Florida Theatre D.R.I., KAUTSIK Dec. 6, Nighthawks GRANGER SMITH, LAUREN ALAINA, MIDLAND, DYLAN SCOTT Dec. 7, Times-Union Center Moran Theater JANET JACKSON Dec. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena JOHN PRINE Dec. 13, Florida Theatre BEN HAGGARD Dec. 13, P.V.C. Hall HARLEY FLANAGAN (Cro-Mags) Dec. 17, Nighthawks GABRIEL IGLESIAS Dec. 21, Florida Theatre DONNA the BUFFALO Dec. 29, P.V.C. Hall A TEMPTATIONS REVUE, BO HENDERSON Jan. 13, Ritz Theatre MARY WILSON (The Supremes) Feb. 3, Ritz Theatre JOHN McCUTCHEON Feb. 8, P.V.C. Hall The LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT Feb. 10, Ritz Theatre

’90s-alt-rockers INCUBUS (pictured) perform with JIMMY EAT WORLD and JUDAH & the LION July 10 at Daily’s Place, Downtown.

The HOT SARDINES Feb. 13, Florida Theatre PAULA POUNDSTONE Feb. 16, Florida Theatre GEORGE WINSTON Feb. 23, P.V.C. Hall MICHAEL McDONALD Feb. 27, Florida Theatre JOHN HAMMOND March 3, P.V.C. Hall TIERNEY SUTTON BAND March 4, Ritz Theatre MIKE + The MECHANICS March 21, P.V.C. Hall STEEP CANYON RANGERS March 22, Florida Theatre BRUCE COCKBURN April 19, P.V.C. Hall BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary Tour April 27, P.V.C. Hall

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA

ALLEY CAT BEER HOUSE, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Amy Basse every Fri. Dan Voll 6:30 p.m. every Wed. John Springer every Thur. & Sat. LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646 Miguel Paley 5:30-9 p.m. every Fri.-Sun. Javier Parez every Sun. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 Pili Pili July 5. Tad Jennings July 6. Davis Turner 8 p.m. July 8. Mark O’Quinn July 11

SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Katfish Lee July 5. Bush Doctors 6 p.m. July 6. Whiskey Heart Band 6 p.m. July 8. Jimmy Beats 4:30 p.m. July 9. Jeremy King 6 p.m. July 10

AVONDALE + ORTEGA

CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. Tue. & Thur.

Indie dance 9 p.m. Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance Fri. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Live music every Thur.-Sat.

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

BLUE WATER DAIQUIRI & OYSTER BAR, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Live music most weekends BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. July 5. Live music on weekends CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-9595 DJ Heather every Wed. DJ Jerry every Thur. DJ Hal every Fri. & Sat. Michael Funge 6:30 p.m. every Sun. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. July 6 FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 Sailfish Dr., AB, 246-4293 Live music on weekends GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 Third St. N., 201-9283 Cody Johnson July 7. Chris Turner July 9 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Michael Smith every Thur. Milton Clapp every Fri. Under the Bus every Sat. Robert Eccles 6 p.m. every Sun. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 Ocean Disco July 7. Live music every Wed.-Sun. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 Side Hustle 9 p.m. July 6 MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle Mon. Trevor Tanner Tue. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Betty Fox Band 10 p.m. July 8 OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., AB, 247-0060 Taylor Roberts 7 p.m. July 5 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Live music every Wed.-Sun. SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. July 8 SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO., 200 First St., NB, 249-2922 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. July 7. Jazz Corner 6 p.m. every Tue. SURFER The BAR, 200 First St. N., 372-9756 Danka 9 p.m.

July 6. Live music every weekend WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 Perry Phillips Collective July 6. Boogie Freaks 9:30 p.m. July 7.

Cloud 9 July 8. Blues Club every Tue.

CAMDEN COUNTY, GA.

CAPTAIN STAN’S Smokehouse, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 Live music every weekend J’S TAVERN, 711 Osborne St., St. Marys, 912-882-5280 Live music most weekends

DOWNTOWN

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1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 345-5760 Dwarves, Richie Ramone, Flag on Fire, 5 Cent Psychiatrist 8 p.m.

July 5. Terrain 8 p.m. July 7. The Groove Orient, Black Water Grease, Resonator 8 p.m. July 8. Bluetech, Ovoid, Shanti, Bit Deff, Afromonk 8 p.m. July 9. Born Of Osiris, Volumes, Betraying The Martyrs, Widowmaker 6 p.m. July 12 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 Ras AJ, De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. July 7 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall every Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. July 5. Jeff Congo 8 p.m.-mid. July 7. Live music most weekends

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC HOURGLASS PUB, 345 E. Bay St., 469-1719 Open mic every Sun. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Austin Park Band 8 p.m.-1 a.m. July 7. Rick Arcusa Band July 8. Confluent July 9 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Shotgun 10 p.m. every Sat. MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Washed Out 6 p.m. July 14. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 DJ Law, Artik, Killoala, D2tay every Wed. DJs for Latin Nite every Sat. WOLF & CUB, 205 N. Laura St. The Lyricist Live Summer Cypher Series 5:30-9 p.m. July 5

FLEMING ISLAND

BOONDOCKS GRILL & BAR, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497 Alex Affronti 6 p.m. July 5. Walt Kulwicki July 6 & 13. Mark Johns, Southern Ruckus July 7. Smokin Joe, Eric Colette July 8. Marty Farmer July 9. Mark Evans July 11.

Ivan Smith July 12 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Felix Chang 8:30 p.m. July 6. Dopelimatic July 7. Neverland July 8 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Live music every weekend

INTRACOASTAL

CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Live music every weekend. Open mic every Tue. JERRY’S Sports Bar & Grille, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Party Cartel 7:30 p.m. July 7. Mr. Natural July 8

MANDARIN

ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci July 5 & July 9 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, St. Johns, 819-1554 Live music every weekend

ORANGE PARK + MIDDLEBURG

DEE’S MUSIC BAR, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 375-2240 DJ Tammy July 5. Vegas Gray July 6. Live music every weekend The HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Live music every Fri. & Sat. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 DJ Big Mike July 6. Live music every weekend SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline 9 p.m. July 5. Tom Bennett Band 9 p.m. July 6

PONTE VEDRA

PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Stephen Pigman July 5. Ramona Quimby July 6. Ryan Campbell July 7.

Ryan Crary July 8. Sam McDonald July 9. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 Live music most weekends

RIVERSIDE + WESTSIDE

ACROSS the STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Blood Bath & Beyond 9 p.m. July 8. Live music most weekends HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Painting Party 7 p.m. July 11 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Hollow Earth, Axis, Yashira, Vatican, No Restraint July 6. Glazed, The Nixon Tapes, Mona Blue, Good Thoughts, Luvlost July 10. Bus Driver, Zeroh, Stono Echo, The Duval Spit July 12. Culture Killer, Throat Chop, Riot Stares, Disdain, Mindfield, Out of Body, Justice Against Brutality July 14. Lesa Silvermore,

Sam Robertson, Jackie Stranger, Shannon Crabtree July 15. Meyhem Lauren, Steam Mechanics, DJ Dialectable Beats July 16 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Flagman 8 p.m.

July 6 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 FSCJ Summer Musical Theatre, The Old Paints, Super Martin Brothers July 8 SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362 Live music most weekends

ST. AUGUSTINE

CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. July 9 DOS COFFEE & WINE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Live music every weekend MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Big Logic truth Serum July 7. Tom Bennett Band July 8. Fre Gordon, acoustic open mic 7 p.m. Sun. Justin Gurnsey, Musicians Exchange 8 p.m. Mon. PLANET SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 The Cosmic Groove, Timothy Eerie, Soapbox Soliloquy 9 p.m.

July 12. Live music every weekend PROHIBITION KITCHEN, 119 St. George St., 209-5704 Sofiilla 8 p.m. July 8 SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Twiztid Psycho, Cardinal Slinky, Vibrant Lye, Rash Decisions 8 p.m. July 8 TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Pl., 342-0286 Kenyon Dye 7 p.m.

July 6. Howard Post Jazz Trio 8:30 p.m. July 7. Jazzy Blue July 8. Jax English Salsa Band 6 p.m. July 9 TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Blistur July 7 & 8. The Down Low every Wed.

SAN MARCO

JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Sky Above, She Bleeds Merlot, Puzzles To Pieces 8 p.m. July 8. Prym 7 p.m. July 11. The Twins & Cortez Garza, Jacob Hundson 8 p.m. July 12 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Jason Eady & Band, Courtney Patton 7:30 p.m. July 8

SOUTHSIDE, ARLINGTON & BAYMEADOWS

CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., 619-1931 Matthew Hall 8 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. GREEK STREET Café, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 503-0620 Tavernalive 6 p.m. every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 997-1955 Paul Ivey July 7. Kelli & Ken July 7. Anton LaPlume July 8 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Jimmy Parrish Band 9:30 p.m. July 7. Monkey Wrench 9:30 p.m. July 8. Live acoustic every Wed. Melissa Smith every Thur.

SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE

CROOKED ROOSTER BREWERY, 148 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 653-2337 Lonely Highway 8 p.m. July 8. Open mic 7 p.m. every Wed. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4331 Live music every weekend MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843 Live music most every weekend SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth, 798-8222 Live music every weekend

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St. Augustine psych-rockers THE COSMIC GROOVE (pictured) perform with TIMOTHY EERIE and SOAPBOX SOLILOQUY July 12 at Sarbez, St. Augustine.

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FOLIO DINING Classic American diner fare and friendly faces await at FIRST COAST DELI in Lakeview.

photo by Madison Gross

ART WALK 5 JULY Local Artists Coming Together • Chamblin’s Uptown

JUL

AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA BEACH

JUL

DE JULIO BEACH BASH & 5K 5 CINCO Sliders Seaside Grill

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JULY 5TH “THE DAY AFTER”

St. Augustine Beach Pier • Keeperes of the Coast

FRIDAY KARAOKE ON THE PATIO Boston’s Jacksonville

THE AMELIA TAVERN, 318 Centre St., 310-6088, theameliatavern.com. Contemporary hand-crafted, locally sourced comfort fare: local shrimp, small/big plates, organic greens, sandwiches. $$ FB TO D M; L & D Tu-Sa; Brunch Su. BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at Centre Street’s end. Southern hospitality, upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com.

F In historic building, family-owned café has worldly fare, made-from-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh greens, veggies, seafood. Dine in or al fresco under oak-shaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub has beer brewed onsite, imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season THE CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F Nearly 40 years, family-ownedand-operated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianescafe.com. F Renovated 1887 shotgun house. Faves: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes, mac & cheese, crêpes. Vegan items. Inside or porch overlooking historic area. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646. Spanish, Portuguese fare, Brazilian flair. Tapas, seafood, steaks, sangria.

Drink specials. AYCE paella Sun. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner.

Authentic Northern-style pizzas, 20+ toppings, pie/slice.

Calzones. $ BW TO L D M-Sa THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa

DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST

DEGREE 7 THIRD Shores Liquors and Bar of Avondale

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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine

L = Lunch

FB = Full Bar

D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot

K = Kids’ Menu JUL

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ASIAN FOOD FESTIVAL Hemming Park

TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch

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THE PATIO PLACE, 416 Ash St., 410-3717, patioplacebistro.com. Bistro/wine bar/crêperie’s global menu uses crêpes: starters, entrées, shareables, desserts. $$ BW TO B L D Tu-Su POINTE RESTAURANT, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner.

In award-winning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining; in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu.

Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Oceanfront. Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, fresh seafood. Open-air 2nd floor balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711, thesurfonline.com. Oceanview dining since 1957, inside or on the deck. Steaks, seafood, burgers, daily food and drink specials; Wing It Wednesdays. $$ FB K TO L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F Family-owned-and-operated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa

ARLINGTON + REGENCY

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK.

AVONDALE + ORTEGA

HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F Locally owned & operated 20+ years. American pub. 1/2-lb. burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers, HH. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 1, 381-6670. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue.

Delta fried catfish. Avondale’s Mojo has shrimp & grits, specialty cocktails. Local musicians on weekends. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher, USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. Fri. & Sat. fish fry. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. French/ Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Down-home fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362, south.kitchen. Southern classics: crispy catfish w/ smoked gouda grits, family-style fried chicken, burgers, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. INDIA’S, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajaxcom. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.

DINING DIRECTORY

BEACHES

(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

THE CRAFT PIZZA CO., 240 Third St. N., Neptune Beach, 853-6773, thecraftpizzaco.com. F Innovative pies made with the finest ingredients, many locally sourced. 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 Fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea.

Grom has Sun. brunch, no alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201, 374-5735. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BURRITO GALLERY, 300 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 246-6521, burritogallery.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Relocated, all grown up. Same great quality burritos, tacos, enchiladas; fast service. Craft cocktails. HH M-F. $ K FB TO L D Daily CRUISERS GRILL, 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356, cruisersgrill. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning cheddar fries, sangria. $ BW K TO L D Daily DELICOMB DELICATESSEN & ESPRESSO BAR, 102 Sixth Ave. N., 372-4192, delicomb.com. Family-owned-andoperated. Everything’s made with natural and organic ingredients—no hydrogenated oilsor HFCS. Granola, tuna salad, kimchi, wraps, spicy panini melts. $ TO B L Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F SEE RIVERSIDE. FAMOUS TOASTERY, 311 N. Third St., 372-0712, famoustoastery.com. Corned beef hash, gluten-free pancakes, omelets, toast. Wraps, Bloody Marys, mimosas, peach Bellini. $$ FB K TO B L Daily

THE BANK BAR B Q & BAKERY, 331 W. Forsyth St., 388-1600, thebankbbq.com. 28 years’ experience means barbecue done right. Onsite bakery has specialty cakes. $ TO L & D M-F BURRITO GALLERY & BAR, 21 E. Adams St., 598-2922. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Innovative Southwestern fare; ginger teriyaki tofu, beef barbacoa, wraps, tacos. $ BW TO L D M-Sa CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth, 356-8282, casadoraitalian. com. F Serving Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com.

F Scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB, 15 N. Ocean St., 844-5000. Music venue has munchie apps, mac & cheese dishes, pockets, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. HH M-F. $ BW L D M-Sa URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 516-7799, urbangrind.coffee. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, pastries, smoothies, bagels.

Chicken/tuna salad, sandwiches. WiFi. $ B L M-F. URBAN GRIND EXPRESS, 50 W. Laura, 516-7799. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill.com. 16+ years. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa

FLEMING ISLAND

GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F SEE RIVERSIDE. MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. SEE AVONDALE. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 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 SEE ORANGE PARK.

BIG SHOTS!

SEANNA BURGESS

320 N. First St. • Jacksonville Beach Born in: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania Years in Biz: 16 Favorite Bar: The Violet Hour, Chicago Favorite Cocktail Style: Hand-crafted & perfectly fermented Go-To Ingredients: Grander All-natural Panamanian Rum Hangover Cure: Pedialyte and lots and lots of sleep Insider's Secret: Secrets need to stay secret.

Celeb Sighting at Your Bar: Joe Kenney When you Say, "The Usual": A bold New World cabernet sauvignon or rye whiskey

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

San Marco restaurant is SO GOOD, you might see God

DOWNTOWN

The Wine Bar

FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. Classic Old World Roman cuisine, large Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizza-tossing kitchen.

Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 241 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 425-1025. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620.

F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. SEE AVONDALE. MSHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, shackburgers.com. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine indoors or out. $$ BW L D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 Third St. N., 458-1390. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 30+ years, iconic seafood place. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlifefoodshack.com. Specialty items, tuna poke bowl, fresh sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. $$ FB K TO L D Daily V PIZZA, 528 First St. N., 853-6633, vpizza.com.

Traditional Neapolitana artisan pizza from Naples – Italy, not Florida, made with fresh ingredients. $$ FB TO L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973.

SEE BAYMEADOWS.

BITE-SIZED

OUTERBANKS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 140 The Lakes Blvd., Ste. H, Kingsland, 912-729-5499. Fresh seafood, burgers, steaks, wings. $$ FB TO D Nightly

MANDARIN + NW ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199, athenscafejax.com. 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 CRUISERS GRILL, 5613 San Jose Blvd., 737-2874. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070. New spot serves local produce, meats, breads, seafood. $ TO B L Daily METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar.

All-natural beer/wine. $ BW TO K B L D Daily V PIZZA, 12601 San Jose Blvd., 647-9424. SEE SAN MARCO.

ORANGE PARK

THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club. com. Southern fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tu-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt, 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com.

F Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36+ years.

Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily

photo by Brentley Stead

NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. 2016 Best of Jax Winner.

SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. Since 1989, the family-owned place has offered an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups.

Low-sodium & gluten-free. $$$ BW TO L D Tu-Sa THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. Gastropub. Craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, signature plates. HH. $$ FB L D F-Su; D Nightly

FLAVOR

OVERSET

SAVIOR

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AN IMPECCABLE meal, look no further than TOWN HALL, in the San Marco space that was once the Grotto.

The menu changes daily, so ingredients may be different when you go; that’s how they serve the freshest dishes possible. It’s a neat, clean menu, with just one pasta, fish, chicken, etc. per category. Fear not, veg lovers, you’re not forgotten. How about a well-aged (read: incredibly fresh) cauliflower steak? #VeganHumor At my server’s recommendation, I started with Casal Garcia Vinho Verde ($6/glass), a crisp white wine that complemented my entire meal. Town Hall’s a wine bar, so check out wine cocktails like The Cooper ($8), with Croft Pink Port, Soledad Solmayor Tempranillo, lemon juice and cherry-walnut shrub or a straight Champagne cocktail ($8) with a sugar cube, Angostura bitters and Simonet Brut Champagne.

Tantalized by aromas from the table next to me, I started with Steamed Mussels ($12).

The shelled mussels–no work–are sautéed in a lightly spiced tomato sauce and ladled over a thick slice of garlic toast.

Next up was Seared Local Fish ($25). That day, it was grouper with patty pan squash and fingerling potatoes. Patty pan squash is uncommon and I’ve never had it cooked so precisely. Slightly charred on the outside, yet tender; I’d eat it all day. The fish was flaky, seared and seasoned so you actually taste the fish, a huge plus.

Another noteworthy dish is Town Hall “Loaded” Fries ($9) because of the unusual toppings. The crisp, thin fries include cured duck egg yolk, shaved goat cheese and trufflebalsamic. Expecting an entire fried duck egg, I was delighted to see shavings of cured yolk on

BITE-SIZED

TOWN HALL

2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726, townhalljax.com

top instead. New techniques are unusual, so this unexpected treat was a refreshing surprise.

One of the richest dishes on their menu, maybe on the planet, is Duck Fat Cornbread ($7). The sliced cornbread is crisp on the outside, dense on the inside, paired with a clean slaw with pickled jalapeno that adds a nice flavor. There was a level of sweetness that would almost make it an interesting dessert choice if you were looking for something a little less sweet with a carb-y punch.

The Town Hall Lamb Chop ($29) is flawless.

Go with the chef’s temperature recommendation; ordering it any other way is sabotage.

For the grand finale, I indulged in a summer treat of Seared Pound Cake with blueberry compote and lemon sorbet ($7). A fresh chopped mint dusting adds a glorious flavor explosion.

The restaurant takes reservations, and weekends can be busy, so you may want to call ahead. Personally, I don’t mind sipping at the bar while waiting for a table. (Word to the wise: They now serve brunch!) Town Hall is a touch pricey for a weeknight dinner, but you won’t be disappointed in your meal.

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DINING DIRECTORY PINT-SIZED

THE BEARDED PIG in San Marco offers a unique style of fresh barbecue and savory sides, as well as some vegan options.

LOCAL THEATERS offer blockbuster brews

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photo by Madison Gross

TO MOVIE BUFFS, SUMMER MEANS SPENDING hours in the cool darkness of a theater watching spectacular explosions, breathtaking car chases and deeds of daring do. If said buff also happens to be a craft beer aficionado, there are several theater choices and even some national chains that cater to your craving for hops along with your popcorn.

THE SAN MARCO THEATRE & GRILL in quaint San Marco Square was built in 1938 from drawings by architect Roy Benjamin, who also designed The Florida Theatre and the building Sun-Ray Cinema occupies. In 1997, Dave and Sue Blue took over the aging art deco movie house and gave it a much-needed renovation. Along with new seats, screen and sound system, the Blues added amenities that were somewhat innovative at the time–most important, draft beer.

Today the theater is a popular place to escape the summer swelter and catch a flick while sipping a cold one. They offer several national brands along with local craft brews on tap. Beer, served by the glass or pitcher, is available at prices well below what you’d expect.

If the San Marco Theatre’s history was somewhat subdued, the SUN-RAY CINEMA’s was, well, checkered. The theater began life as the anchor of 5 Points in 1927. At the time, the theater, known as the Riverside Theatre, showed only silent films. Later that year, it became the area’s first to feature the technological marvel of sound with the opening of The Jazz Singer.

Over the years, the theater underwent several name changes and usages. In 1949, the movie palace was remodeled and renamed 5 Points Theatre. That name stuck until it closed in 1977.

From 1984 to 1991 the space housed a theater troupe and was known as the River City Playhouse.

In 1991, the building was converted into Club 5, a popular nightclub that gained fame for its raunchy “Saturday Night Seduction.” After the nightclub closed in 2001, the theater remained empty until 2008 when local car dealer Mike Shad purchased the space and converted it back to a movie theater.

The final name change to Sun-Ray Cinema took place in November 2011, when current owners Tim Massett and Shana David-Massett purchased the space, giving way to a hipster vibe that fits perfectly with the trendy neighborhood.

Like San Marco Theatre, Sun-Ray offers a full menu that includes pizzas, salads, sandwiches and, of course, beer. The beer selection is eclectic and gloriously hip. On draft, fan boys and girls can find reasonably-priced Bold City and Intuition brews by the glass or the pitcher. In bottles or cans, movie mavens can choose from hipster favorites like Pabst Blue Ribbon, Narragansett and Rolling Rock singles or buckets of five. And for the truly adventurous, Sun-Ray serves a beer shake made with ice cream and stout.

In recent years, Jacksonville’s mega theater chains have jumped on the bandwagon and begun serving suds and mixed drinks. AMC features bars called McGuffin’s after a word coined by Alfred Hitchcock, which feature national and craft beers. REGAL and CINEMARK Theaters also have extensive beer lists.

So this summer, enjoy delicious air conditioning, a great movie and some tasty crafts.

Marc Wisdom marc@folioweekly.com

METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MILL BASIN, 1754 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 644-8172, mill-basin.com. Serving modern interpretations of classic Italian fare and upscale craft cocktails. Late night menu available. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas for 35+ years. 75+ imported beers. $ FB L D Daily SNACSHACK BAKERY, 179 College Dr., Ste. 19, 322-1414, snacshack.menu. Bakery and café; sandwiches, coffees, bagels, muffins, breads, cookies, brownies, snack treats. $$ TO B BR L M-F SPRING PARK COFFEE, 328 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs, 531-9391, springparkcoffee.com. Cozy shop; fresh-roasted Brass Tacks coffee, handcrafted hot & cold drinks, specialty lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, teas, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast. $ B L D Daily

PONTE VEDRA BEACH

AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MSHACK NOCATEE, 641 Crosswater Pkwy., 395-3575.

SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.

RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS + WESTSIDE

13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com.

2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch. $$ BW L D Tu-Sa, R Sa AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Specials, rooftop bar. HH. $$$ FB R Sa & Su; L M-F; D Nightly BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, 855-1181, boldbeancoffee.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner.

Small-batch, artisanal approach to sourcing and roasting single-origin, direct-trade coffees. Signature blends, handcrafted syrups, espressos, craft beers. $ BW TO B L Daily BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928, brixxpizza.com. Pizzas, pastas, soups. Glutenfree options. Daily specials, BOGO pizzas 10 p.m.-close. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com.

Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espresso-based beverages, sandwiches, gourmet desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Dine outside at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily FIVE POINTS TAVERN, 1521 Margaret St., 549-5063, fivepointstavern.com. New American cosmopolitan place serves chef-curated dishes in a relaxed environment. $$ FB TO L & D Tu-Su GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. F Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft,

import beers, 50 organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com.

Authentic Italian cuisine; wood-fired pizzas, pasta, baked Italian dishes, raw bar, spaghetti tacos. Daily HH. $$-$$$ FB K TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILLE, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Casual; made-to-order sandwiches, wraps. $ TO B L M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794.

7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 8102 Blanding Blvd., 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442.

F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434, mossfire.com. 2016 Best of Jax finalist. Near 5 Points intersection. Southwestern dishes: fish tacos, chicken enchiladas. HH M-Sa in upstairs lounge; HH all day Su. $$ FB K L D Daily MSHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. SEE BEACHES. SOUTHERN ROOTS FILLING STATION, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Fresh vegan fare; local, organic ingredients.

Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily.

Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Firstrun, indie and art films screened. Beer, local drafts, wine, pizza–Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme–hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Inside/patio. $$ BW L D Daily

ST. AUGUSTINE

AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner.

Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free option. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F 33+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 347-3288, mardibar.com. Wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. O’LOUGHLIN PUB, 6975 A1A S., 429-9715. Familyowned-and-operated. Authentic fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, duck wings. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A, 217-3256. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188.

Cuban-style, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. $$ FB

SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK

THE BEARDED PIG SOUTHERN BBQ & BEER GARDEN, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com.

2016 Best of Jax Winner. Barbecue joint Southern style: brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com.

F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally.

250+ wines. Wood-fired oven baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 1905 Hendricks Ave. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, katsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. Gastropub serves local, national craft beers, specialty cocktails. Seasonal menu, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodinercom. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Original upscale diner in a historic 1930s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. This one serves dinner nightly. $$ B R L D Daily PIZZA PALACE RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815, pizzapalacejax.com. F Family-owned&-operated; spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Dine outside. HH. $$ BW K TO L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats.

Craft beer (some local), award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily V PIZZA, 1406 Hendricks Ave., 527-1511, vpizza.com.

Serving true artisan Neapolitana pizzas, hand-tossed, thin or thick crust. Baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings, wraps. $$ FB to L D Daily

SOUTHSIDE + TINSELTOWN

ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. Open 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717.

SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS, 4972 Big Island Dr., 998-9744. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Chef Tom Gray’s locally sourced contemporary American menu has starters—deviled farm eggs, chicken livers; favorites— chicken & waffles, Dr Pepper-glazed beef short ribs. Seared scallops, handmade gnocchi. Inventive cocktails, patio dining. HH daily. $$ FB K Su Br, L M-Sa; D Nightly

DINING DIRECTORY MSHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. SEE BEACHES. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovintecom.

Italy, Spain, Mediterranean. Small plates, tapas, charcuterie: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli.

240-bottle/wines, 75/glass; craft spirits. $$ FB R, Su; D Nightly

SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE

ANDY’S GRILL, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com. Inside Jax Farmers Market. Local,

regional, international produce. Breakfast, sandwiches. $ B L D M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999.

SEE ORANGE PARK. UPTOWN KITCHEN & BAR, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptownmarketjax.com. Bite Club certified. Fresh fare, innovative menus, farm-to-table selections, daily specials. $$ BW TO B L Daily

CHEFFED-UP

A GAZILLION GARNISHES, but only one Golden Pickle

CHEFFED-UP

THAT FINISHING

TOUCH HOW OFTEN DO YOU GET A CHANCE TO PICK up black summer truffles? Try rarely or never. It had been quite a while for me until the other day. What day? Let’s just call it Bloody Mary Monday.

Bloody Marys are the current foodie must-haves. These cocktails have morphed into entire meals, with the garnishes often stealing the show. And what makes that wrong? Well, nothing at all. So when I was invited to attend a “Bloody Monday” cocktail and culinary competition, I couldn’t refuse.

The event hosted by our friends at Congaree & Penn featured booze from Manifest Distilling. The objective was to match local celeb chefs Sam Efron, Brian Whittingham, Waylon Rivers, David Medure, Mike Ramsey, Eric Osol and Jon Haynes with mixologists from seven local drinking holes. They were given the mission of creating the ultimate Bloody Mary utilizing Congaree & Penn’s new tomato shrub, Manifest Distilling’s vodka and all the fabulous garnishes they could create with their mischievous chef minds. And of course it was a competition with a prize: the coveted GOLDEN PICKLE! The event was not open to the public. So it was very small, yet super-fun, and for the participants, quite intense. The garnishes they came up with were delicious and the presentations were, as expected, Cheffed Up. Each team had a different theme. Chef Hayes used his signature poke as garnish and the Bloody Mary base incorporated Hawaiian-style tubers. The presentation included a smoking pineapple, which immediately reminded me of The Brady Bunch episode when the family visited Hawaii. No one else was with me on this; I just got a lot of confused looks when I mentioned it. The presentations of the other participants were equally impressive.

One featured a whole roasted hog snapper, another used those black summer truffles, and there was bone marrow as well as assorted shellfish.

Though I have attended many foodie events such as this over my career, I have always done so as a participant, never as a guest. So this was kind of a new experience. I actually felt a little silly bothering the chefs and mixologists with my boorish foodie questions while sipping a Bloody Mary in a very bourgeois fashion. But when in Rome! Since the prize was a trophy featuring a golden pickle, I’ve generously included one of my favorite pickle recipes.

CHEF BILL’S PICKLED OKRA Ingredients • 3 to 4 pounds okra, stems trimmed • 6 three-inch-long strips of lemon zest • 6 oregano sprigs • 1 small dried red chile • 1 cup white wine vinegar, plus more • if needed • 1 cup water • 4 garlic cloves • 1 tbsp. whole allspice • 2 tsp. mustard seeds • 1 Tbsp. sugar • 1 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt Directions 1. In a small saucepan, combine the • vinegar with the water, garlic, sugar, • salt, chile, garlic, allspice, mustard • seed and bring to a boil. Simmer • over moderately high heat until the • sugar dissolves.

2. Pour over okra and cool. Refrigerate • and let stand at least 48 hours.

Until we cook again,

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Brett’s Waterway Café

Overlooking Fernandina Harbor Marina, Brett’s offers an upscale atmosphere with outstanding food.The extensive luncheon and dinner menus feature daily specials, fresh Florida seafood, chicken and aged beef. Cocktails, beer and wine.

Casual resort wear. Open at 11:30 a.m. daily.

Fernandina Harbor Marina at the foot of Centre Street 904-261-2660

T-Ray’s Burger Station

T-Ray’s offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items. In addition to an outstanding breakfast menu, you’ll find some of the best burgers you’ve ever put in your mouth.The Burger Station offers a grilled portabello mushroom burger, grilled or fried chicken salad and much more. The spot where locals grab a bite and go! Now serving beer & wine. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Sundays.

202 S. Eighth Street 904-261-6310

Jack & Diane’s

The locals’ favorite hangout! Dine inside or on the patio of this cozy, renovated 1887 shotgun home in historic downtown Fernandina Beach.

From the crab & shrimp omelet to the steak & tomato pie,“The tastiest spot on Centre”offers food with attitude and unexpected flair. Live music elevates your dining experience to a new level. Come for breakfast, stay for dinner!

You’ll love every bite!

708 Centre Street 904-321-1444

The Mustard Seed Cafe

Inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarianandveganitems.Dailyspecialsinclude localseafood,free-rangechickenandfreshorganic produce.Salads,wraps,sandwichesandsoupsare available–allpreparedwithourstaff ’simpeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi, or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. nassauhealthfoods.net 833 T.J. Courson Road 904-277-3141

Moon River Pizza

Moon River Pizza treats customers like family.

Cooked in a brick oven, the pizza is custommade by the slice (or, of course, by the pie).

Set up like an Atlanta-style pizza joint, Moon River also offers an eclectic selection of wine and beer. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Dine in or take it with you.

925 S. 14th Street 904-321-3400

Cafe Karibo

Homemade sandwiches, salads and soups are served in a relaxed atmosphere in this charming building in the historic district. Delicious fresh fish specials and theme nights (Pad Thai and curry), plus vegetarian dishes, are also featured.

Karibrew Brew Pub & Grub – the only one on the island – offers onsite beers and great burgers and sandwiches.

27 N. Third Street 904-277-5269

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PETS LOOKIN’ FOR LOVE PET EVENTS FOLIO

W E E K LY

FOLIO LIVING DEAR

PET

LOVERS’

GUIDE

DAVI

Forget printing posters— FIND YOUR LOST PET with the newest gadgets

DOG-GONE Dear Davi, I sometimes get lost while roaming around my neighborhood. How can my human track me down when I’m out and about?

Beau the Beagle Beau, That handheld device your human carries around-and uses to take your pictures-may be just the thing that makes reuniting with your family a whole lot easier. Modern tracking technology is helping pet owners stay better connected to their pets-as long as the battery is charged and the apps are uploaded. This wearable tech allows humans to remotely monitor our activity and pinpoint location. I scouted around for pet trackers to keep tabs on our whereabouts.

These gadgets give humans peace of mind knowing that they can always find us by using a simple device: WHISTLE • Whistle.com This on-collar activity monitor uses smart technology to track your location and activity levels. It even gives a heads-up to your human when you leave your safe spot before you get too far away. Durable and waterproof, Whistle is designed to go anywhere you go, even swimming! A subscription plan and wi-fi network is required.

NUZZLE • HelloNuzzle.com This pet tracker locates pets, records their activity, and gives updates throughout the day. Real-time connectivity accurately pinpoints location so even when you are out of sight, you are never out of reach. Unlike other pet trackers, Nuzzle has no monthly or annual fees—because nothing should come between you and your human, especially a fee.

PAW TRACKER • ThePawTracker.com This paw-shaped GPS uses real-time tracking to pinpoint your exact location on Google Maps, so your human can see your whereabouts from the palm of their hand. It also sends a text if you leave a certain perimeter. The Paw Tracker is

shockproof, waterproof, and withstands extreme temperatures, making it ideal for outdoor activities. The app is compatible with Android and iOS devices, and requires a monthly subscription.

LINK AKC • LinkAKC.com This smart collar tracks your location, monitors activity, and sends alerts if your temperature becomes unsafe. There is even an LED light to help humans see in the dark. A subscription plan is required for activation, and the app can connect using any platform.

TABCAT • TabCat.com TABCAT is the most effective cat-tracking device in the world. Cats may not travel far, but they can get trapped in sheds, stuck up trees, or chased by dogs—so I’ve heard.

Beeps and lights guide them to wherever the frisky feline might be hiding. It uses radio frequency, so there is no need for a smartphone or monthly subscription.

PAWSCOUT • PawScout.com This affordable tracker attaches to any pet collar and provides radar-style honing that uses any mobile phone to locate a pet within a 200-foot radius, including a virtual leash that sends alerts if you stray. It’s ideal for cats that tend to hide and dogs that wander. There is no monthly service fee and the nameplate can be customized to compliment your personal style.

One in three pets will be lost at some point in their lifetime; only one in 10 is ever found. July is Lost Pet Prevention Month: When it comes pet safety, an ounce of prevention goes a long way. Make sure you wear a collar with ID, keep your microchip info UTD, and include a tracking device in case you venture into the great unknown.

Davi mail@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Davi the dachshund has a wandering nose, but home is where his heart is.

PET TIP: LUXURY BOX WHO SAYS CREATURE COMFORTS CAN’T BE FOR, WELL, CREATURES? Fur babies deserve spaw days, too! If your pretty kitty is more of a home-pussy, treat her to the high life with an extravagant litter box. The Litter-Robot III Open Air, a steal at $449, is a spacious kitty commode that’s self-cleaning and conveniently lets you know when its waste drawer is full. Too rich for your blood?

How about a Modkat Litter Box ($139.99) with a patented award-winning design (bet they served solid white albacore at the awards banquet) that reduces litter tracking and keeps your dog from foraging for, ahem, snacks inside.

KATZ 4 KEEPS ADOPTION DAYS • Adoption days are held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 8 and 9, and every Sat. and Sun. at 935B A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 834-3223, katz4keeps.org.

WAIT & LEAVE IT • This workshop, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

July 6 at Petco, 11111 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 254-5715, petco.com, provides a basic introduction on the foundation behaviors “Wait” and “Leave It.” Learn the first steps to the methodology and how to apply them to teach your dog preferred behaviors. A Leash Manners Workshop is 4 p.m. July 8.

PET STYLISTS • Meet the folks who keep calm and clip on, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 15 at PetSmart, 356 Monument Rd., Regency, 724-4600, petsmart.com.

ADOPTABLES

BENTLEY

TOP OF THE LINE • Hi Folks! Just like the car I’m named for, I am the top of the line and one of a kind.

I have beautiful black fur and radiant emerald eyes.

I am 5 years old and I love to relax. I would be the purrfect match for anyone. Curious about what it would be like to adopt me? Head to jaxhumane.org/ adopt to read all about what to expect when adopting.

SMALL DOG, BIG LOVE • Here’s a chance to win a $50 shopping spree. Enter from noon-1 p.m. July 15; the winner is drawn at 1 p.m. at PetSmart, 356 Monument Rd., Regency, 724-4600; 8801 Southside Blvd., Ste. 3, 519-8878; For official rules, visit ptsmrt.co/smalldogspree. Plus, take home samples, giveaways and more. Restrictions apply.

MEET THE CRITTERS • Bring the family and meet critters with scales, tails and other traits during the free event to explore the world of pets. 1-3 p.m. July 8 at Petco, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 273-0964, petco.com.

EPIC ANIMAL CAMP • The half-day camp for kids 7-12 years old is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 24-28 at Southside Baptist Church, 1435 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 274-1177, epicanimals.org. Camp fee is $35. Arts & crafts, painting pet portraits, games and visits from real EPIC animals teach how to understand, interact with, and care for pets and other animals. A daily snack is provided. Sponsored by Friends of Jacksonville Animals and EPIC Outreach.

ADOPTABLES

BOSS

THE HEAD D.O.G. • Hello ladies and gentlemen!

My name is Boss and I would love to take charge of your heart. I am a sweet older gentleman, about 7 years old, and I have fancy coat to match my personality! My smile will make you melt and there is nothing I would love more than to make you smile. Come see me at 8464 Beach Blvd today.

Let’s make a connection!

ADOPT AN ANIMAL • You can adopt a gorilla, a lemur, okapi or an Asian otter! Be an Honorary Zookeeper when you donate to the zoo, providing support for the care, housing and feeding of zoo animals. For $5, you get a certificate of adoption, a mini plush animal, a photo and interesting facts about your adopted animal. Order online at jacksonvillezoo.org, download order form (mail/ fax it in), call 757-4463 ext. 114 or email members@ jacksonvillezoo.org.

SUMMER NIGHTS AT JDC! • Jacksonville Dog Café offers free coffee, adoptable dogs, $5 dinner and live music 5-8 p.m. every Sat. at 5535 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside, 610-0746, jaxdogcafe.com. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s programs.

PET ADOPTION • 60+ cats and kittens, 40+ dogs and puppies need homes; Wags & Whiskers Pet Rescue, 1967 Old Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine, 797-1913, 797-6039, petrescue.org. All are spayed/neutered and up-to-date on shots.

READ WITH ROVER • Children practice their reading skills, reading to real, live dogs Diva and Tenor, 2-3 p.m. July 8 at Mandarin Branch Library, 3330 Kori Rd., 262-5201, jaxpubliclibrary.org. ____________________________________________

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In Dr. Seuss’s book, Horton Hatches an Egg, an elephant takes on the task of sitting on a bird’s egg, keeping it warm until it hatches. The nest is high in a tree, which makes it all even more incongruous.

By the end of the tale, Horton has persisted in his loyal service through several challenges. But all ends well, and there’s a bonus: The creature that’s born is miraculously part-bird, part-elephant. I see similarities between this story and your life now.

The duty you’re doing doesn’t come naturally, and you’re not sure you’re doing it right. Keep at it till it’s done and you’ll earn a surprising reward.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Unless you were raised by feral raccoons or a cult, now’s a perfect time to dive into a second childhood. Is there a toy you wanted but never got?

Buy it now! What delicious food did you crave? Eat it now! Where were the special places you loved?

Go there, or to spots that remind you of them. Who were the people you were excited to be with? Talk with them. Actions like these will gear you up for a full-scale immersion in innocent eagerness. And that’s just the right medicine for your soul.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Prime time to break through inhibitions you may have about accessing and expressing passion.

To help this righteous cause, I’ve assembled a batch of words for you to use with frequency and sweet abandon. Consider writing at least part of this list on your forearm with a felt-tip pen every morning so it’s always close by: enamored, piqued, enchanted, stirred, roused, delighted, animated, elevated, thrilled, captivated, turned-on, enthralled, exuberant, fired up, awakened.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, says that a turning point in his early years was when his Scoutmaster told him he was the worst Boy Scout in history. This might have demoralized other kids, but it energized Groening. “Well, somebody’s got to be the worst,” he triumphantly told the Scoutmaster. And then, “instead of the earth opening up and swallowing me, instead of the flames of hell fire licking at my knees-nothing happened. And I was free.” You may be blessed with a comparable liberation. Maybe you’ll be released from having to live up to an expectation; or criticized in a way that will motivate your drive for excellence for years to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Nineteen of my readers who work in advertising signed a petition requesting I stop badmouthing their field. “Without advertising,” they testified, “life itself would be impossible.”

I agreed to attend their re-education seminar.

There, with their help, I agreed everything we do can be construed as a kind of advertising. Each of us is engaged in a mostly unconscious campaign to promote our unique way of looking at and being in the world. Realizing the truth, I feel no reservations urging Virgos to take advantage of astrological omens suggesting you can and should be aggressive and ingenious about marketing you, your ideas and products.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 2003, the American Film Institute announced a new prize to honor acting talent. The Charlton Heston Award was designed to be handed out periodically to luminaries who distinguished themselves during long careers. The first recipient of the award was, oddly enough, Charlton Heston himself, born under the sign of Libra. Be inspired by this; wipe away any false modesty you may have.

Astrological omens suggest it’s a favorable time to create a big new award named for you and bestow it upon you. As part of the festivities, tell yourself what makes you special, amazing and valuable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Here’s a riddle: What unscratchable itch drives you half-crazy? You’re secretly glad it does, because you know the half-craziness will lead to an experience or resource to relieve the itch. Your prophecy: Soon, scratching an unscratchable itch will lead to the experience or resource to finally relieve the itch. Homework: Prepare emotionally to fully receive and welcome the new experience or resource. Make sure you’re not so addicted to scratching the unscratchable itch that you fail to take advantage of the healing it brings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The best way to go forward is to go backward; the path to a bright future requires a shadowy regression. Return to the roots of a triumph to find a hidden flaw that might threaten to undo your success. Correct that flaw now and it’ll be unnecessary for karmic repercussions to undermine you later. Don’t get all solemn-faced and anxious.

Approach it with humorous self-correction and you’ll ensure all goes well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Familiar with the psychological concepts of anima and animus? You’re in the midst of being intoxicated by one of those creatures from inner space. Women are experiencing a mystical marriage with an imaginary character that personifies all that’s masculine in your psyche. Men are going through the analogous process with a female figure within you. I believe this is true no matter what your sexual orientation is. While this awesome psychological event may be fun, educational and even ecstatic, it could be confusing to relationships with real people. Don’t expect them to act like or live up to the real fantasy you’re communing with.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): As a recovering save-the-world addict, I’ve felt compassionate skepticism toward fellow junkies still in the throes of their obsession. Recently I’ve discovered that, just as a small minority of alcoholics can safely take a drink now and then, so can a few save-the-world-aholics actually save the world a little bit at a time without getting strung-out.

With that disclaimer, the cosmos has authorized you to pursue your brand of fanatical idealism in the coming weeks. To keep yourself honest, make fun of your zealotry.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The potential breakthrough I foresee is a rare species of joy. It’s a gritty, hard-earned pleasure to spawn beautiful questions you’ll be glad to awaken.

It’s a surprising departure from a usual approach to feeling good to expand your understanding of what happiness means. One way to ensure it will visit you in all its glory: Situate yourself between the fabulous contradictions in your life and say, “Squeeze me, tease me, please me.”

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

NEWS OF THE WEIRD FRONTIERS OF MARKETING

Male baseball fans attending the June 15 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp minor league game were treated to a novel promotional giveaway: pregnancy tests. The “You Might Be a Father” promotion was conceived to help fans decide whether they should return for the Father’s Day game on Sunday, June 18.

COULDA AT LEAST GOT ‘LORDS OF DOGTOWN’

Baggy blue jeans were the ill-fated getaway vehicle for 15 quart-size bottles of Pennzoil motor oil and 30 DVDs of Treasure Hunt in a badly planned theft in Lakeland in June.

William Jason Hall, 38, stuffed the loot into his pants inside a 7-Eleven store without realizing that a detective in an unmarked police car outside was watching him. Because it was his third arrest on petty theft, he was charged with a felony.

HIGH ON THE HOG

Those looking for out-of-this-world bonding experiences are paying up to $50,000 for the opportunity to “hunt” feral hogs from helicopters in Texas, sometimes using machine guns.

“There’s only so many places in the world you can shoot machine guns out of a helicopter and no one shoots back,” said HeliBacon company co-owner Chris Britt.

Texas passed the “pork-chopper” bill in 2011 allowing aerial hunting of feral hogs, and in May, legislators approved hunting from hot-air balloons, which are quieter and give hunters a steadier shot.

DIY

Enterprising mother Jeannine Isom in Cedar Hills, Utah, took her 7-year-old son’s dental care into her own hands in June when she purchased hand sanitizer and needle-nose pliers at Walmart, then ushered her son into the store’s restroom and pulled out two of his teeth. Police were alerted after the boy’s older brother heard him screaming. The mother was charged with felony child abuse.

SWEET REVENGE

A frustrated victim of bedbugs in Augusta, Maine, reacted to city inaction by bringing a cup of bedbugs to a municipal office building and slamming it down on the counter,

scattering about 100 insects and forcing the closure of several offices as officials scrambled to contain them. The apartment dweller had requested help finding other housing, but city officials told him he didn’t qualify.

Folio Weekly helps you connect with the paramour of your dreams. Go to folioweekly.com/i-saw-u.html, fill out the FREE form correctly (40 words or fewer, dammit) by 5 p.m. Friday (for the next Wednesday’s FW) – next stop: Bliss!

THINGS WE DIDN’T KNOW WE NEEDED

Are cute vegetables easier to swallow? A Chinese company has developed fruit and vegetable molds that form growing foods into little Buddhas, hearts, stars and skulls.

Farmers affix the plastic molds over the stems of growing plants, and the fruit fills the mold as it grows. Some designs include words; the company also offers custom molds.

FASHION EMERGENCY

French fashion label Y/Project, in an apparent response to the eternal question, “Do these jeans make my butt look big?” is selling buttless jeans. The waistband attaches to the legs of the jeans with a series of clasps and straps, so the pant legs hang loose on the wearer. The Detachable Button-down pants are priced at $570.

COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS

College student Lydia Marie Cormaney almost made it out of a Gillette, Wyoming, Walmart with more than $2,000 worth of merchandise without paying for it. When police arrived, she was ready with a reason: She was doing research about kleptomania, which also explained the stockpile of stolen items in her dorm room. However, as she was enrolled in only a biology class at Gillette College, it was unclear what she planned to do with the results of her study.

EWWWWW!

The Happiest Place on Earth was a little less joyful for 17 visitors in June, when a hazardous materials team was dispatched to Main Street at Disneyland after park-goers reported being struck by feces. Experts quickly realized that rather than being victims of a bathroom bomber, the park guests had been regrettably positioned beneath a flock of geese flying overhead. The victims were ushered to a private restroom to clean up and were provided with fresh clothing.

Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net

Parents’ Day is July 23! And you don’t know a single solitary soul with whom you can become a parent. Folio Weekly’s editorial staff is getting mighty weary of trying to hook you up with a true love – you’re on your own this week. So, again, read these messages or send yours in!

You know the drill: Go to folioweekly.com/i-saw-u.html and do this: One: Write a five-word headline so the person recognizes the moment y’all shared.

Two: Describe the person, like, “You: Solo, with two ice cream cones, one dripping all over your hand clear down to your elbow.”

Three: Describe yourself, like, “Me: Obviously in need of rocky road ice cream.”

Four: Describe the moment, like, “ISU unable to see that I could take your pain away and capture your heart.”

Five: Meet, fall in love, reserve a malt shop.* No names, emails, websites, etc. And fer chrissake, it’s 40 words or fewer. Get a love life with Folio Weekly ISUs! SPACE GALLERY ARTIST ISU at Dos Gatos on a Monday night. Bought you drinks; you showed me your studio. You wore a little black printed dress; I wore a blank shirt. We went on the roof. Let’s hang again? When: June 26. Where: Dos Gatos. #1659-0705 YOU PAINT MY WORLD BEAUTIFUL You: Tall, handsome, stark blue eyes, witty sense of humor. Me: Smiling green-eyed brunette whose heart skips a beat every time you look my way. ISU at hardware store; been crazy for you ever since. When: February 2014. Where: Neptune Beach. #1658-0628 CAR WASH SUPER-CUTIE You: Sweet, polite girl cleaning grey Honda Civic.

Sharing vacuum not romantic; can’t get u off my mind. Me: Average sweaty guy, blue Infinity g37. Too sweaty, shy to flirt; we felt something.

Meet for coffee, dinner? When: June 10. Where: Mayport Rd. Car Wash. #1656-0621 HAKUBA21, BRENNA, MARROW SHEWOLF Five years since we saw each other. You had your own style. Loved feathers in your hair. We were close once; you slipped away. Love to see your face, hold your hand once more. Pretty please. When: 2011. Where: Menendez High School, St. Augustine. #1655-0621 THE COMMODORES GREAT CLOSING ACT You: There with daughter; live in PVB, go to town occasionally. We chatted, danced, laughed; didn’t exchange info. I’m named after a state; live in historic district. The ditch isn’t an issue. Your turn.

When: May 28. Where: Jax Jazz Fest. #1654-0614 DOOR GUY CALLED YOU UGLY!? Murder Junkies: second most interesting on Thursday. First: Vivacious artist of hair and canvas; enthralling beauty a precursor to her intriguing character.

Blessed with two hugs, but no name. Trying to earn that. When: June 8. Where: Nighthawks. #1653-0614 STROLLING, HUMMING BLONDE U: Very-welldressed blonde, glasses, long white skirt, hair up in garland; went in a favorite place, Kookaburra, late Wed. afternoon. Me: Tall, dark eyes & hair, green fishing shirt, left T-Mobile, got in blue Altima. Let’s grab coffee! When: June 7. Where: Kookaburra, U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine. #1652-0614 I SAW U READING I SAW U! I asked you if the guy you were with was your boyfriend. You said, “No. Just a friend.” Let’s go grab some craft brew! When: April 26. Where: Aardwolf San Marco. #1651-0510 HUGGED TWICE One year ago; never forget. Best

decision ever. Always love everything about you; hot body by mine. Let’s take it to the tube top the rest of our lives. Weally sewious. You ask, I’d say yes. Always a pleasure Mr. ... When: May 2016.

Where: 5 Points. #1650-0503 BARTENDER WANNABE TEACHER You wanted to impact young minds as a teacher. I suggested fixing shattered wrists as a doctor. On second thought, how about making a huge impact as my date? I was the only guy at brunch bar. When: March 25. Where: Best Brunch, I-295 & 9A. #1649-0405 “IRISH LASS” USHER You: blonde, blue-eyed, Kelly green dress. Me: tall, shy, warm-up band member. On rehearsal break, we SU two in balcony, raced up. We shared a bottle of fake Crown (I lied). I’ll find you, love you forever. When: Unsure. Where: Florida Theatre. #1648-0322 ENC-1102 LOVE You: German nose; matched mine. Brown eyes entranced me. Me: Awkward, yellow-haired female. Someone took your seat; you sat beside me. We watched “The Room.” Best time I ever had. May I hold your hand forever?

When: March 2015. Where: FSCJ. #1647-0315 I HELD THE DOOR You: Beautiful blonde , sundress, exiting as I entered. Me: Beard, tie; stopped, stared. We locked eyes; you were going out to your Charger. I’d like to hold the door for you again in the future. When: Feb. 27. Where: Firehouse. #1646-0315 SEXY ITALIAN IN PRIMELENDING SHIRT You were funny (sarcastic), had sexy voice, and you were wearing all black. Hands down the most amazing man I’ve ever met. I love you always.

When: Feb. 25. Where: Downtown. #1645-0301 BROWN HAIR, SITTING BEHIND ME You: Curly brown hair. Shared some laughs and a DUI. Me: Floral dress, great jokes. Thought we shared a moment; you were called back too soon. Hope to see you March 7th, same spot, 4:15 p.m. When: Feb. 2. Where: Ocean Street. #1644-0208 HANDSOME DOG LOVER, CLEVER SMILE ISU at bar, your eyes said hello. At store, U smiled at me. Walked your dog, I drove by, thought, “Is this déjà vu … ?” U waved, same handsome smile.

Who are U; meet again? When: Jan. 27. Where: Alexandria Oaks Park, Winn-Dixie, Grape & Grain. #1643-0201 COOKBOOK CUTIE You: Sexy AF chef’s coat; warmed my kolache before you put it in BREW oven; asked my name, I spilled my beer. Me: Dark, mysterious, torn “sex me up” shirt. Hope you’ll get me breakfast in bed. When: Jan. 12. Where: BREW. #1642-0201

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WHILE THERE SEEMS TO BE A GROWING consensus that something needs to be “done” with the aging Jacksonville Landing, very few of our local decisionmakers seem to understand the real reason why making such improvements is so important to the future of the Downtown. Likewise, while some of our local media have reported on what appears to be Mayor Lenny Curry’s increasing frustration with Toney Sleiman’s management of this facility, they have mostly shied away from the more fundamental issue of why there is now so little viable retail activity there. The original reason for creating a Rouse Festival Marketplace here in Jacksonville was, after all, to bring retail businesses and dining back to the Downtown and, for a while, it seemed to succeed.

Indeed, the real problem with The Landing is simply that—for whatever reasons—it is no longer succeeding in its intended role as a Downtown’s signature retail shopping facility.

The idea of bringing viable retail businesses back Downtown is so fundamental to any hope of reviving the kind of closeknit urban ecology that was lost in the 1980s that it frankly amazes me that so many people still do not seem to understand this. While The Jacksonville Landing may have failed in its role as a “magic bullet” to transform Downtown, it did—at least in its earlier years—provide some critically needed destination shopping for both visitors and local residents. Likewise, it became an iconic, town square-like space for civic gatherings and celebrations, as was most evident in the 2005 Super Bowl festivities. Since then, however, it seems to have lost a lot of its ability to serve in this capacity, and this has not escaped the notice of its many critics.

Given this history, the two most salient questions about The Landing might be (1) Why does it seem to be failing in these roles, and (2) What might be done to revive its standing as an important facilitator of the commercial rebirth of our Downtown?

At the risk of committing planning heresy, let me suggest that the most critical problem facing The Jacksonville Landing and our Downtown is not coming up with a critically acclaimed architectural solution for a totally new structure but, rather, determining what it will take to get more viable retail stores, professional offices and restaurants back into this facility. From this admittedly contrarian perspective, what the Downtown needs most at this point—aside from the hoped-for success of all of the larger redevelopment projects that are now underway—is simply the infusion of more viable, customer-

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attracting retail businesses, and this ought to be Job One for everybody from the Mayor’s Office to the Downtown Investment Agency.

Again, coming up with a new design for The Jacksonville Landing that incorporates more residential development and open space, however excellent its architectural quality, is simply NOT the most pressing problem at hand. Rather, it is introducing more retail and small professional offices back into the matrix of our Downtown. The original reasoning behind the Festival Marketplace concept is more valid than ever today, and simply adding more residents to Downtown (as important as this is) will not, by itself, make the kind of real community that we are looking for.

Given The Landing’s all too obvious problems, what might be done along these lines? And, with all of the challenges that brick-and-mortar retailing is facing today, what kinds of stores might see the advantage of expanding into this urban shopping center? One answer is to begin with some of our stronger local retailers who can afford to take the plunge and open branch stores Downtown. Chamblin’s Uptown on Laura Street is a wonderful example of one such business, and we desperately need a few more visionary entrepreneurs like Mr. Ron Chamblin. As for the national chains, some like Ikea and Whole Foods seem to be either relatively immune from Internet competition or they are busily forming new synergistic relationships with it. These are the kinds of stores that we ought to be looking for, that have the corporate sophistication to understand that their customers are drawn from precisely the creative class that is now coming back to our Downtown.

Drawing on both the Downtown’s growing residential base and the population of its surrounding historic districts, there is an emerging need for more accessible retail and professional offices of all kinds, and it’s high

time that the people in the old core city were given some better shopping alternatives than driving to St. Johns Town Center, Avenues Mall or River City Marketplace when they need to buy a dress shirt or a piece of kitchen equipment. Why not, then, have a “Stein Mart Downtown,” an “Ikea Downtown,” and a “Whole Foods Downtown” anchoring respective portions of The Landing?

Oh, right. The mayor and Toney Sleiman are having a well-publicized pissing contest, and they appear to be far too busy being unhappy with each other to consider viable alternatives to make The Landing work once again as the vibrant retail centerpiece of a functional Downtown. Moreover, if the city were serious about making The Landing work, it would be doing everything in its power to ensure that new anchor tenants could be persuaded to locate there and to quickly overcome all of the long-festering obstacles, such as providing adequate parking and the like. In similar fashion, the DIA would be working overtime to find financial incentives for retailers and give them the same kinds of inducements that residential and office projects routinely receive.

Mr. Sleiman, similarly, could then concentrate on his core expertise as an experienced retail property manager, making viable, long-term deals with his tenants that would serve the needs of everyone concerned. The idea of Toney Sleiman working with the mayor and the city toward this end may seem unlikely, but does anyone have a better alternative?

Finally, such a renewed emphasis on returning The Landing to its original purpose would hardly preclude remodeling the facility itself. Indeed, with the kinds of new, long-term anchor tenants that I have suggested, there might be a much clearer consensus about what changes/ improvements are needed to make the whole thing work. The idea of opening up the center of the present Jacksonville Landing to provide a view of the river remains a good one, as it becomes the renewed focal point of the emerging Laura Street retail corridor. Likewise, a return to the days when Downtown was alight with seasonal decorations and glowing shop windows would be a wonderful signal that our Downtown is really “back.” If only more of our civic leaders could picture such a thing.

Milt Hays Jr. mail@folioweekly.com _____________________________________ Hays is a retired community planner. Read his 2004 editorial on The Jacksonville Landing at FolioWeekly.com.

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