A Lion In Winter

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A LION IN WINTER

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FROM THE EDITOR

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ANYONE ELSE SICK AND tired of public servants treating their work like it’s an A-B conversation that the rest of us need to C our way out of?

As an admitted information junkie and, as anyone who’s met me will confirm, all-around nosy person, I’ll concede bias on this front, but I’m certainly not the only one frustrated by the lack of transparency in some of our government’s dealings, opaqueness that usually occurs only when they rightly or wrongly assume that people would take issue with what they’re doing. They fail to realize that, as James Garner ruefully sighed in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, often “you can see what they’re trying to hide by the way they try to hide it.”

Be it a cover-up, a non-answer, a delay or some other B.S. designed to conceal, it’s a tell.

And it’s telling us we’re on to something and you are up to no good. Trust that this does nothing to assuage the curiosity of folks like me.

Obviously there are valid exceptions to our right to know what the likes of Marco Rubio and traffic safety officers are doing on our behalf, such as info that can legitimately risk national security or if disclosure would violate privacy rights. But if there is a legitimate exception, such as public interest or to refute a civil or criminal claim, then disclosure may be warranted.

Nevertheless, the people who work for us spend an inordinate amount of time and energy concealing what they do and why like it’s our parents’ sex lives and we’re children who can’t handle knowing what Mom and Dad (and maybe Aunt Suzy) like to do in the dark, ’cause, ewwww, gross. Thing is, we’re not 12-year-olds who might wish we could unsee the dirty deeds going down across the hall; we’re their boss. Like, for serious. They’re public servants. Who, then, do you suppose, is the master in this relationship? That’s right, we are. So, for the love of the Constitution, give up the deets, man. Pretty sure most of the media would rather cover a kitten parade than a dirty politician. Well, maybe not. But they should still spill it, otherwise they might be out on their ass come election time, amiright?

On a more serious note, when the people who represent us obfuscate the truth, it gives the impression that they’re doing something wrong. Frustratingly, often it turns out that they’re not doing anything wrong, they’re just doing something they don’t think everyone will like, and if they’d just been up front, there’d have been no breach of the public trust.

This sort of behavior implies that they simply don’t trust their public, as if they

believe we’re incapable of understanding complex issues and seeing things from more than one perspective.

That or they’re so thinskinned that they can’t take a little criticism.

Hear this, public servants: If you’re not doing something wrong, then you don’t have anything to hide. We might not agree with what you’re doing with public assets, or public funds, or how you’re policing our streets, but you do have to tell us.

You don’t have to like taking your lumps, but you do have to take them.

It’s literally your job.

SECRETS What do we have THE RIGHT to know?

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ON THE SUBJECT OF SECRETS, IS THERE ANYTHING more legitimately personal and private than mental health?

Not according to the Florida legislature, which, in its infinite wisdom, has decreed that students’ mental health is state business.

Students are now required to disclose “referrals to mental health services” upon initial school registration. Yup. The requirement was tacked onto the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act and has the admittedly noble purpose of preventing school shootings. However, the reporting requirement is based on the dubious logic that students who have received any mental health treatment whatsoever are more likely to shoot their classmates.

Keeping our schools safe is obviously a moral imperative. But in order to do so, does the school system really need to know if a child has received grief counseling, or treatment for an eating disorder, or struggled with depression, or been the unwilling recipient of gay conversion therapy? Most people would probably agree that these are private matters best left between a child, their family and their mental health counselor. Disclosing such to a school system should be up to them, not the legislature.

Surely it makes sense that a school has the right to know if a child has been diagnosed with a violent mental health disorder that puts others at risk—but that’s not what this law says. It merely says “referrals to mental health services,” as in any referrals to mental health services. This includes kindergartners.

An equally excellent idea is for the legislature to apply this disclosure requirement to itself.

Claire Goforth claire@folioweekly.com @clairenjax

THE MAIL TRUMP THREATENS DEMOCRACY

AT PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S RECENT MEETING in Helsinki, Vladimir Putin once again denied any involvement “by the state” in the 2016 presidential election. Trump called the U.S. government investigation of Russian interference “a disaster for our country,” “false news” and a “witch hunt.”

Instead of a diplomatic triumph, Trump blamed the U.S. for hostility between the two countries. He also ignored Robert Mueller’s 12 Russian indictments and continued his pattern of praising Putin, essentially giving Putin a penalty-free green light to continue Russian intelligence activities against America.

Trump’s final insult to America was his demeaning, reckless statement that “thanks to U.S. foolishness and stupidity, our relationship has never been worse.”

America’s president has become a national security risk, an apologist for Putin’s espionage against the United States of America. He has aided a known enemy who has just attacked one of the most sacred of our institutions and successfully helped President Putin in his continuing efforts to destabilize and polarize America.

In siding with Putin and Russia, Trump is taking the word of a former KGB agent over the assessments of all U.S. intelligence agencies, over two administrations, Republican and Democratic, and the Republican Senate Intelligence Committee.

Donald Trump believes what the Russian president says. And doesn’t believe the United States intelligence community. It’s all right there in those statements. Amazing, terrifying and treacherous.

Terry Brant via email

SHINING LIGHT ON A SMOKY ISSUE

RE.: “Just Say No Reselling,” by Anna Quintana, July 11 GREAT READ! MANY CONCERNS VOICED! SADLY, THERE are many folks out there who couldn’t care less about the ramifications of the abuse of medical marijuana.

Stacy Bouchard via Facebook

LESS KILLING, FEWER COYOTES

RE.: “Coyote Island,” by Mary Maguire, July 11 COYOTE PACKS, IF LEFT ALONE, CONTROL THEIR population. Indiscriminate killing can increase the pack’s reproduction rate, produce more litters (and

more pups in a litter), potentially tripling that pack’s population within a year. This artificially caused increase is when conflicts escalate. More than 62 percent of their diet is RODENTS, not our pets.

Statistics reveal the astounding fact of how many indoor cats fall prey to wildlife, automobiles, dogs and communicable diseases which then infect other pets and our wildlife: That stat is ... zero. Don’t persecute our wildlife, be it owls or coyotes, for our failure to be responsible pet owners or even to be simply mature enough to recognize that feral cats live as wildlife.

National Urban Wildlife Coalition via Facebook

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THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE

RE.: “Unequal in the Eyes of the Church,” by Tim Gilmore, June 27 THE ARTICLE ABOUT GAY MARRIAGE AND THE Episcopal Church in NE Florida was excellent. I am the daughter of an Episcopal priest and member of a local Episcopal church. My sister was married to another woman, by my father. This happened in Washington, D.C. and could not have happened here. Bishop Howard needs to get with the program and realize that this is 2018. He would do well to understand Bishop Curry’s message of love and to humble himself a little bit to hear that message more clearly.

Allison Cato via email

SING IT, SISTER

RE.: “Media Under Fire,” by Claire Goforth, July 4 THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL AND BEAUTIFUL column. The reality that the main source of attacks on the free press are from the president of the U.S. is unbelievable. Democracy cannot exist without access to information and honest reporting.

Paige Slade via email

A THOUSAND WELCOMES

RE.: “Media Under Fire,” by Claire Goforth, July 4 THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THOSE who know how to use it, and you do! Boy! How you do!!! It’s such a joy to read you, which I do every chance I get. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Shirley Walters via USPS

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BOUQUETS TO ARTS CENTER ANGELS Volunteers from Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind and the St. Johns Cultural Council recently pitched in for a makeover of the courtyard at the Cultural Arts Center in St. Augustine Beach. Together they mulched, dug, edged and added seaside-friendly plants suggested by Master Gardener Sally Ann Freeman.

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If Helsinki has taught us anything, it is that we need to not only vote, but protect that vote. This modest local event, hosted by the Duval County Democratic Party, raises funds for the 2018 election process. 4-7 p.m. July 29 at Firefighter’s Hall, 2516 Phyllis St., Downtown, $25-$50, duvaldems.org.

OUR PICKS THE ALPHA & OMEGA

AN ACT OF GOD We’re not certain if

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this is more Letters from the Earth or The Screwtape Letters, but we do know that we’re all big eyes and bigger ears to hear the answers to queries that have bugged mankind for millennia, from the One that would be called the Alpha and Omega.

Here’s hoping He clears up the muddy facts about certain Florida Senators. It runs 8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 at Amelia Community Theatre, 209 Cedar St., Fernandina, ameliacommunitytheatre.org, $10-$22.

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S CORTEO Corteo is

Italian for cortege, which is a joyous procession, a festive parade. The plot: A clown imagines his own funeral in a carnival atmosphere. The show juxtaposes big and small, absurdity with comictragedy and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection. In so doing, the clown’s strength, fragility and kindness are highlighted.

The show opens 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 5 at Veterans Memorial Arena, Downtown, $50, cirquedusoleil.com.

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I mean, who hasn’t daydreamed about a body count that includes a best friend/worst enemy (real or imagined), or played around with the idea of explosives and institutions? Mean girls, especially when you’re young, can seem eternal. So get some relief: Revisit the croquetteplaying snoots and watch the chaos ensue. The play runs 7:30 p.m.

Thur., July 26, and every Thur.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. through Aug. 19 at Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine, limelight-theatre.org, $26.

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HISTORY LESSON

GULLAH GEECHEE FILM FEST

The Gullah Geechee are the descendants of enslaved people who escaped their captors.

The Gullah Geechee Historical Corridor extends roughly from Pender County, North Carolina, to St. Johns County (from the sea and barrier islands to 30 miles inland). This festival screens three classic documentaries that highlight the history and culture of these Americans. From Whence We Came (2017), The Language You Cry In (1998) and Family Across the Sea (1991) run 1 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at 400 Osborne St., St. Marys, Georgia, gullahgeecheecorridor.org.

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RETIREMENT

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Why can’t Alvin Brown GET IT TOGETHER?

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LAST WEEK IN JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL, REP. AL Lawson, despite being a Democrat from Tallahassee, looked local and in his element.

The building’s atrium was packed, and among the crowd were numerous politicians—State Sen. Audrey Gibson, Reps. Kim Daniels and Tracie Davis, as well as a host of City Councilors.

They were there for a legitimate reason: to dedicate the Kings Avenue post office to martyred civil rights leader Rutledge Pearson.

But they were there, and therefore part of an implicit argument the Lawson campaign has made—that Lawson has done at least as much for Jacksonville as was accomplished in the Corrine Delivers era.

The renaming of the post office, his push for a local veterans’ hospital, a food drive after Irma’s days without power ruined perishables, dredging money and so on, are proof positive that Lawson cares about Jacksonville.

Do you buy it? Not if you’re Shad Khan and you tried to get Lawson to come to Jacksonville to meet, but the timing didn’t work out. And not if you’re one of those local Democrats who, despite all kinds of issues with Brown over his process botch on the Human Rights Ordinance, want him in Congress.

However, for those who aren’t waist-deep in the fetid waters of local political intrigue, Lawson has defined himself as probably good enough.

And he’s been helped along by going against an opponent who thus far hasn’t been willing to make his case in the media.

Alvin Brown, who really isn’t too busy when not running for office (per his Financial Disclosure Report, he’s made $8,250 this year through May 15), wouldn’t sit last week for an interview with Action News Jax—yet Al Lawson did sit for a chat.

So Al carved Alvin up. He got in his line about Brown being a failed mayor (based on not being re-elected). He also reminded voters that up until Corrine Brown was incarcerated, she and Alvin were traveling to D.C. trying to hustle some support for him.

Lawson also dropped some new intel, such as Alvin Brown telling Lenny Curry he was going to run against Lawson, a conversation that apparently led Curry to call Lawson to let him know.

Lawson is really good at talking smack, working it into casual exchanges with reporters. His best line of this campaign came early, when he told me he was going to “retire” Brown, who was running only because he’s “looking for a job.”

Brown, in the race for a half-year now, has yet to really prove Lawson wrong.

Alvin Brown, in essence, disappeared from public life in Jacksonville when he left the Mayor’s Office, reemerging briefly for such events as an Irma relief function at The Landing and the final phase of Corrine Brown’s trial, but otherwise, he walked a different path than any other former mayor.

There was little in the way of civic engagement, and what seemed to be inattention to his own legacy, even as Mayor Curry blamed the Brown Administration for city issues ranging from pension debt to an uptick in the murder rate.

In other words, Curry has dragged Brown for nearly four years, Lawson for a few months, and Brown won’t even go on a Sunday show to defend his record and explain why he’s running.

He could’ve used that platform to call for debates with Lawson—Brown did call, on Twitter, for debates in every county in the district. It would’ve been powerful to see Brown make that call on a live mike. But the ex-mayor seems to resist talking to a media more than willing to give him air-time.

Brown, thanks to Republican money, stayed competitive in the money race with Lawson through June. However, he’s proved quite inept at using that money and the position he had through 2015 to significantly make the case that Jacksonville needs to take that seat back.

If Lenny Curry can call Lawson and lobby for a wish-list item, what does he need Alvin Brown for?

Democrats have all kinds of issues with Lawson. Lawson supports ICE, is willing to diss Maxine Waters in interviews, is one of the least-reliable Dems in the Florida delegation on civil liberties issues, according to the ACLU. None of this matters right now.

With the election a month away, and Brown uniquely unable to make an affirmative case for his election, it doesn’t look like anything will matter but Lawson doing enough to win—and silencing local calls to take back the seat until reapportionment or a decision to retire opens it up again.

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

NEWS BITES TOP HEADLINES FROM NE FLORIDA & SE GEORGIA NEWSMEDIA

FERNANDINA BEACH NEWS-LEADER LIFE’S A BEACH FOR DJ GOVVY GOV

After eight years as our governor, Rick Scott finds himself making the hard-sell all over again as he tours the state in dogged pursuit of Bill Nelson’s U.S. Senate seat, while continuing with his day job, which adds the occasional headache along the way. To wit: Julia Roberts of the Fernandina Beach News-Leader reported on July 19 about the governor’s difficulties dealing with the fallout from House Bill 631, which took effect on July 1. The controversial legislation seeks to regulate residents’ use of our delightful beaches; it removed the “customary use” designation that typically allowed limited public access to portions of the beach that are privately-owned. Gov. Scott signed the law in March, and immediately faced pushback from residents in Nassau County.

“The executive order uses the word ‘beach’ 13 times without further definition,” said Lowell Hall of Citizens for Public Beaches and Shores, who had his own suggested definition: “The entirety of the wet and dry sand area shall be defined as ‘beach.’ It is the area from the mean low water line landward to the dune system or, if there is no dune system to any sea wall, rock revetment toe or any permanent vegetation.” Roberts writes that Scott signaled some affinity for their cause while in Fernandina a couple weeks ago, then signed an executive order that mitigates some aspects of the new law. But it’s not enough, apparently, and the matter might cost him a few votes in November.

BEACHES LEADER BAD, EXTRA BAD AND JAX BEACH BAD

Jacksonville Beach can be a lovely place, with lovely people, most of the time. But when things go beach-bad, they go really bad, and some of the unfortunate results have played out on the local news over the past few weeks. Fights, shootings, drunk driving and other sketchy behavior are perhaps all too common in areas designated for nightlife activity. Jax Beach has seen its public brand take a serious hit after two recent altercations ended up going viral, and community leaders are grasping for solutions.

Kathleen Bailey, editor and publisher of the Beaches Leader, wrote on July 20 about some extreme measures being proposed to reduce crime in the area. “One measure being considered,” she writes, “could require restaurants that sell alcohol in the city to close at midnight. There was talk of such a change five years ago, but the city opted not to proceed at the time.” Now it seems that idea might gain a bit more traction, with Mayor Charlie Latham noting that, one way or another, some “’hard choices’ need to be made.”

“The measure being considered by the city,” writes Bailey, “could require all SRX [beer, wine and specialty restaurant] licensees to close at midnight, though some councilors suggested that the new closing time might only apply to restaurants in the downtown’s Central Business District.” This would presumably reduce the number of people out and about at last call, which is when trouble usually starts. Another measure being considered is to revoke the encroachment easements that allow some venues to use their balconies, because “city officials said patrons are pouring booze on cops from the upstairs balconies and that will not be permitted.” It should go without saying that such behavior is a no good, very bad, terrible idea—not to mention a crime.

JACKSONVILLE BUSINESS JOURNAL MAKING $$ ALL THE LIVELONG DAY

The past couple of years have been tumultuous for CSX, which has seen calamities on their tracks and chaos in their boardroom, leading to the rise of new President and CEO Jim Foote, who took the helm in December 2017. He’s been out-front ever since, keen to point out that, controversies aside, business is booming. He stuck to that theme in a July 19 interview with Will Robinson of the Jacksonville Business Journal. The piece gets deep into the details, but the exegesis is that CSX has run longer trains, allowing them to move more freight, faster, leading to some of the most impressive numbers the industry has ever seen.

“This quarter, even though no one else has reported their earnings yet, we’re pretty confident that nobody is going to come anywhere close to us in this quarter,” says Foote.

“In fact, the efficiency metric in this quarter was the lowest in the history of the U.S. railroad industry, so from where CSX was 12, 18 months ago to now–I think most of the analysts’ headlines were ‘spectacular,’ ‘unbelievable,’ ‘exciting,’ you name it.” This is great news for shareholders, as well as for a city that counts CSX among its most powerful companies and largest employers.

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FOLIO COMMUNITY : NEWS

The disappearance of JOLEEN CUMMINGS FBI and Nassau County law enforcement search the Chesser Island Road Landfill in Folkston, Georgia seeking evidence in the Joleen Cummings case. Photo by FBI. JOLEEN CUMMINGS SPENT THE DAY BEFORE Mother’s Day this past May at her job as a hairdresser at Tangles Hair Salon in Fernandina Beach. Her plans were to leave work and spend the holiday with her children.

The holiday was going to be even more special because it was also her birthday. She has not been seen since.

The prime suspect in Cummings’ disappearance is a woman named Kimberly Kessler. Since 1996, Kessler has lived in 33 cities in 14 states and used 18 different aliases.

After obtaining a cosmetology license under the name Jennifer Sybert, she worked with Cummings at Tangles Hair Salon. Police are convinced she was the last person to see Cummings alive.

Tangles Hair Salon was closed the Sunday after Joleen went missing, as well as the Monday that followed. When police arrived on Tuesday morning to interview the woman they knew as Jennifer Sybert, she had not yet arrived for work. Her social security number and address were revealed to be fake. That afternoon, police learned that a vehicle matching the description of Cummings’ beige Ford Expedition had been parked overnight in a Home Depot parking lot not far from Tangles.

“We found some camera footage that showed Joleen’s vehicle being parked around 1:17 a.m. Sunday morning,” said Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper at a press conference on May 22. “The video showed the driver sit[ting] there for a few minutes and then get[ting] out. We were hoping to see Joleen get out of the vehicle, but who do you think it was? The Tangles hairstylist who last worked with Joleen on Saturday. She went by the name of Jennifer Sybert.”

On May 16, Kessler was apprehended as she slept in her car at a rest stop in St. Johns County. Since being placed in custody, she has not spoken to investigators. At one point, she refused to eat—a bizarre attempt at protest that led to her being transferred to the Duval County Jail. Still, no one knows why or how Cummings vanished, and the shadowy past of her presumed killer has added to the mystery surrounding her disappearance.

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customers online, explaining that it just would not be the same without Cummings. The sign has been removed and can be seen lying on the floor inside. The name has been scrubbed from the windows, but the letters are still there, faint against the glass.

The shopping center is located along the section of A1A that connects Yulee, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. Up and down this stretch of road, businesses have fliers posted in their windows that read “Missing Joleen Cummings” and “Suspect Kimberly Kessler AKA Jennifer Sybert.” The fliers show photos of both Cummings and Kessler, as well as a list of Kessler’s aliases. Everyone in the area is closely following the case.

At Woody’s Bar-B-Q, Cummings’ disappearance weighs heavily on the staff.

Woody’s is in the same shopping center as Tangles. Everyone expresses genuine sorrow over the disappearance of the muchadmired woman. All accounts of her create the impression that she was a pretty, popular hometown girl, liked by all. The 34-year-old was a mother of three who had many friends and family in the area. “Everyone was very close-knit,” says Woody’s manager Jeremy Bynun. “They were like family.”

Kimberly Kessler—under the name Jennifer Sybert—briefly worked at Woody’s as a server. She has since become a notorious character, the stuff of local legend and lore.

“She didn’t know how to talk to people,” says owner Yvette Wood. “She was a very strange and secretive person.” Wood describes Kessler’s routine of tucking her long hair into the back of her shirt and wearing a wig to cover it. Bynun talks about her strange habit of ordering a pound of meat and eating it with her fingers. They discuss the incident that led to Kessler’s quitting, a strange episode in which Wood asked Kessler to cut more lemons and Kessler proceeded to scream at her and storm out of the restaurant.

The address Kessler provided to Woody’s Bar-B-Q was also fake. The assumption is that she had been living out of her car. The staff at Woody’s says she would shower at a nearby gym and eat meals at a local Salvation Army center. She reportedly worked at a Great Clips hair salon before Tangles. In response

to questions about Kessler’s supposed employment, the eyes of a Great Clips staff member go wide and she says, “We’re not supposed to talk about that.”

“We’re not quite sure why all the disguises or if she has been involved in the disappearance of anyone else before,” said Sheriff Leeper, “but it seems she is definitely running from something.”

Her family in Butler County, Pennsylvania reported Kessler missing 10 years ago. The police in Pennsylvania have said Kessler’s disappearance was suspicious, and that they believed she was a person who didn’t want to be found. Her mother told WTAE in Pittsburgh that she believes Kessler assumed a false identity as part of an ongoing effort to locate her son, Evan. The reasoning behind this is vague and unclear. The WTAE story also proposes that Evan died as a baby.

Since that interview, ex-partner Tim Edwards has surfaced to provide his own version about Kessler’s past. Edwards told First Coast News that Kessler was living under the name Melissa McKernen when he met her in 1997. When their son was born in 1998, she put the name Christina Melissa Brook on the birth certificate. According to Edwards, “All I know is from my side of it. What she told me was that she was trying to avoid her mother, and I guess what she was telling her mother was [that] she was trying to avoid me.”

Edwards claims Evan was 15 months old when Kessler had an argument with a neighbor, and the neighbor contacted Social Services. When a Social Services representative intervened to remove Evan from Kessler’s care, she “went to Social Services with a handgun trying to get Evan back from them.” Kessler later fled the area before she was arrested. Edwards was awarded full custody of their son, and Kessler’s parental rights were terminated.

The name Jennifer Sybert was one Kessler took from the grave of a teenager in Pennsylvania. The real Jennifer Sybert died at the age of 13 in a car accident in Rheinbert, Germany. According to Donald Rebovich, executive director of the Center for Identity Management & Information Protection, “The reason you would want to do that is—

depending how long that person has been deceased—that person does not have a credit trail. As an identity thief, that’s what you want.”

“The people who commit these sorts of offenses know how to manipulate the system,” says Rebovich. “If a person wants to try to get a social security number, for example, they might be able to socially engineer someone who works for the Social Security Administration or a government agency where they have that information available.”

Investigators say they know Cummings is dead, but they will not say how they know. Sheriff Leeper has stated only that the community will be shocked when the evidence is revealed. Since her arrest, Kessler has been charged with grand theft auto and possession of a false passport. The Nassau County Sheriff ’s Office (NCSO) can prove that Kessler had Joleen Cummings’ car, but the question is whether they will be able to prove much else.

After searching more than 40 locations in Nassau County, as well as areas in St. Johns and Duval, the NCSO teamed up with the FBI to comb through a mountain of trash the size of a football field at the Chesser Island Landfill in South Georgia. They were looking for a white trash bag Kessler threw away the night of Cummings’ disappearance. Kessler was caught on security footage disposing of the bag in a dumpster outside Tangles Salon.

Wearing white suits with respirators, search teams worked 12 hours a day in brutal heat, raking away layers of refuse, hoping to find something, anything, that would further their investigation and bring closure to the family of Joleen Cummings. The landfill search concluded on July 13. The evidence collected has not been disclosed to the public and the outcome of the investigation remains unclear. The only thing certain is that the whereabouts of Joleen Cummings are still unknown.

On the last day of the landfill search, Leeper stood before a gathering of reporters and said, “There is one person who knows where Joleen is, and that person is in the Duval County Jail. And she’s not talking.”

David DeRusso mail@folioweekly.com

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“There’s about a 90 percent change you may never be able to have children down that road.” This lie is one of many about abortion that Austin Chronicle reports two women were told at a crisis pregnancy center in March. Yet the state has been pouring more and more money into these huckster centers that are heavy on the lies and light on the medicine, and by ‘light,’ we mean essentially devoid.

Since 2008, when the state gave $2.8 million to such centers, Texas has steadily ratcheted up the propaganda funding—to the tune of $38.3 million for the two-year period of 2018 and 2019, AC writes. In fact, since 2006, the program known as Alternatives to Abortion has received $93.2 million.

Just imagine all the real medicine that money could’ve provided for Texans. Instead, Texans are paying to spread lies. And buy some baby clothes.

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Bill Castanier of Lansing, Michigan’s City Pulse was horrorstricken as he pored over the pages of what he calls a “devastating book,” The Poisoned City, Anna Clark’s dissection of the Flint water crisis. It all began when the governor appointed an emergency manager to cut city costs, Castanier writes, which led to changing water providers and drawing from the Flint River while infrastructure was being put in place.

That’s when everything went pear-shaped.

Due to the prevalence of lead pipes in the area, a noncorrosive chemical must be added to keep the poisonous metal from leaching into the water. Turns out they weren’t doing that. Thus, in 2014, some residents’ water turned deep brown. Initial complaints fell on deaf ears—this is the government, after all. It took a dedicated Environmental Protection Agency employee in Miguel Del Toral, a local pediatrician finding elevated lead levels in children in Mona Hanna-Attisha, and a well-known scientist and environmental activist in Marc Edwards, to get help for Flint. Finally, in 2016, the state and federal government started delivering bottled water and faucet filters. Since then, roughly a dozen state and local officials have been charged with crimes such as involuntary manslaughter.

Today, Castanier writes, Flint residents still aren’t using the water to cook, drink or bathe—a situation about which Clark reportedly says, “We should all be enraged.”

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A fascinating story by Boulder Weekly delves into the Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s Piceance Basin predator control plan. Simply stated, the plan includes killing—BW reports that thus far, up to 15 mountain lions and 25 black bears have been slaughtered, or, if you prefer weasel-words, ‘removed.’ Not to miss out on the fun, USDA Wildlife Services is providing a deadly assist. But why? “Critics allege it is a scientifically unsound and illegal attempt to boost mule deer fawn survival rates and, therefore, mule deer populations,” BW’s Rico Moore writes. The population of once-prolific mule deer, a popular hunting game, has declined in recent years; many (including hunters) blame the decline on human development and drilling for natural gas, not apex predators that have coexisted and preyed upon the deer for thousands of years without causing such decline.

State-funded killing tactics include leg snares, hounds and culvert traps. “[W]hen a socalled target animal is captured, CPW dictates a Wildlife Services trapper kill it with a gun. But according to documents obtained by BW, Wildlife Services also kills animals it isn’t approved to kill, such as mother bears.” It also hasn’t conducted a scientifically sound and thorough analysis of the effect of the plan. Accordingly, three separate suits associated with the killing plan have been filed against CPW, Wildlife Services and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The effect remains to be seen, as BW concludes: “But none of these lawsuits have been able to halt CPW and Wildlife Services from going ahead with their plans. And apparently this means killing mother bears and orphaning—or killing—their cubs.”

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The Volunteer State has two-stepped its way to the top of a list in which inclusion none would be proud: the highest sales tax in the country. Nashville Scene reports that the state has “an average combined local/state rate of 9.46 percent.” The dubious honor isn’t the result of an increase, however; last year, Louisiana lowered its state tax from 5 to 4.45 percent, allowing it to slide in below Tennessee by 0.01 percent.

So where does Florida stack up? With an average tax rate of 6.8 percent, per Tax Foundation, an independent tax policy nonprofit, we land on the lower half, tax-wise, at No. 28. Not too shabby.

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ednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 marked the 75th anniversary of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attack on Pearl Harbor, an occasion commemorated by the late, great Marvin R. Edwards in “Eternal Vigilance or Eternal Sleep,” his final Folio Weekly article. He was 20 years old when the bombs fell in Hawaii, and like most young men of his generation, the implications for his life were immediately apparent. Before the war, he’d been living in New York, born in Manhattan on June 29, 1921, a Gemini from the Year of the Rooster sent to the front lines of the American Century. Within a few years, he’d be fighting the war personally, dropping bombs on the Germans and breaking bread with the French Resistance.

A little more than a year after he wrote that article, Edwards was gone, at the age of 96. He died at home in Jacksonville, a city in whose politics and culture he played a key role shaping since moving here more than 70 years ago. The memorial service was held at a packed Temple Ahavath Chesed on Feb. 16. Frank Sinatra’s classic rendition of “The Impossible Dream” could be heard at the conclusion of the service, which included stories about the uniquely American life Marion led, and the undeniable influence he had on this community.

Nowhere was his influence felt more acutely than here at Folio Weekly, where he spent almost two decades as one of the last great muckrakers, becoming in the process an animating force behind the scenes and a mentor to two generations of our reporters, including me.

After serving in World War II, then starting businesses and a family, Edwards turned his eye toward more quotidian concerns: the ins and out of political life. With a keen eye for detail and an extreme facility with the numbers, he took the I.F. Stone approach to data, and used the system’s own research to make his case. He was thus an irritant to three generations of local leaders, most of whom held him in very high regard nonetheless and often took his critiques under advisement.

It’s no surprise that the thoroughness Edwards applied to his work also applied to his personal life. “He was very principled,” says his son Jeff, holding forth on his father’s decades of activism while seated in a conference room at Beaver Street Fisheries.

“His father, my grandfather, was a mechanical engineer,” Jeff says, “and he went to work ultimately for a company called National Container Corporation, [which] manufactured the paper used in corrugated boxes, what they call ‘kraft paper.’ He was sent down here as a vice-president to build a boxboard plant on Tallyrand Avenue, which was recently torn down, and a paper mill in Valdosta, which is still there. The family moved down here in 1940; Dad would’ve been about 19 years old.”

Edwards soon went back up North for college, but he left there to serve his country, returning to finish his formal education after the war was won. He then returned to Florida for a cup of coffee in the family business. “When he came back, he settled in Jacksonville. My father, with a partner, started a company called Holly-Edwards Sales, and they went into the industrial supply business.”

That didn’t last long—not because he wasn’t good at it, but because it wasn’t his nature to be part of a company. “He was more of an independent person,” Jeff says, “as opposed to playing with a team; he wasn’t a corporate animal. So he sold that business to my uncle, who had it for decades afterwards and was very successful at it; he was a natural-born salesman, so that fit him perfectly.”

“What Dad really loved was being an investment advisor, and advising people on stocks. So he started that business out of his house, and he did it for probably 60 years or better. He had a terrific track record. He didn’t promote himself a lot; he relied on his clients to refer people to him. He was very successful; he could’ve probably been more successful if he’d been more of a salesman, but that wasn’t his nature. He still did fine, and he had his independence to speak his mind, and that’s what he did.”

Edwards’ career as an activist began in the 1950s, when he worked with the AntiDefamation League to expose KKK activity in this region. The pushback was immediate.

“He did have people calling and threatening to burn a cross in his yard, because of his support for integration, equal rights and so forth,” Jeff says. From there, he focused on

trying to improve public schools in Northeast Florida, which were then in a state of disrepair that was the stuff of legend.

“In the 1950s, even before I was born, he realized that the quality of the schools here was deficient,” Jeff says, “and he realized that the city was under-investing in the schools.

The buildings were old, they were decrepit, and the conditions were bad. So he started fighting for better schools.” Once again, pushback was immediate, and severe.

“One of the things he ran into was that nobody wanted to hear it. The business community didn’t listen, elected officials didn’t listen, civic leaders didn’t listen. Over the course of time, he was involved with three to five different organizations that fought for better schools, and they ultimately said, ‘If you don’t start investing in these schools, you’re going to lose your accreditation,’ which was

done by an independent party that came in and audited the quality of the schools.” And that’s exactly what ended up happening, in 1964.

It was the first time in U.S. history that an entire school system was discredited.

“It was actually a good thing, because it took that to get the attention of the community. So it took several years, but over time, they had it worked out to reaccredit the schools, but it had to be done one school at a time; every school had to prove itself. What they found out was that it was almost impossible to get into a college if you graduated from a disaccredited high school,” Jeff says. Edwards also played a key role in changing the way state dollars were allocated to local schools; the new scheme split the

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Much of Edwards’ motivation on that issue drew from being a father himself. He sent his kids to The Bolles School, but they later transferred to Wolfson High School. “He wasn’t made of money,” Jeff says. “I mean, he did all right, but it was a sacrifice to send us to Bolles, a sacrifice to send us to college. But he believed the most important thing he could do was get his kids a good education. He used to always say, ‘They can take everything away from you, in terms of possessions, but they can’t take away your mind.’”

Edwards’ penchant for hoarding data created an invaluable resource for the students living in his house, as well as their friends in the neighborhood. “He had a library at home—mostly nonfiction, between three and four thousand books. We rarely had to go to the public library; whatever he wanted, he had a book on it. He had the Golden Encyclopedia, the World Book and the Encyclopedia Britannica. He subscribed to dozens of periodicals. We got the Times-Union, we got the Wall Street Journal, we got The Washington Post, we got The New York Times. The outof-town papers, we got a day late. Newsweek, Business Week, Forbes, Fortune, Scientific American—I can’t even remember them all. In those days, before the internet, you actually had time to read them all.”

As the Consolidation era began in earnest, Edwards found himself faced with a seemingly endless array of topics worthy of his talents.

“Once all the kids graduated and got out of the public schools,” Jeff says, “he moved on to other projects.” Blount Island, the Dames Point Bridge, the Skyway Express, The Riverwalk and the Shipyards—Edwards played a key role in muckraking on all these projects, and several others.

“A lot of times, reporters would be working on a story, and they’d call him about it, because they knew he had an opinion. They’d come to his house and use his files for their research.”

One of those reporters was Steve Kroft, who went on to global fame as part of the legendary 60 Minutes investigative team on CBS. Another was Tom Wills, then a new reporter at WJXT, who eventually became the dean of Florida’s news anchors. Wills was among the many local luminaries who attended the funeral, and he has fond memories of those early dealings with Marvin Edwards.

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“It was at his home,” he says, “and it was during the raging debate over building the Dames Point Bridge, which Marvin had a lot of questions about. I reached out to him for an interview based on previous statements he had made challenging the wisdom of the bridge project.” That was the start of a friendship that lasted more than 40 years. “I knew from the first time I met him I was in the presence of someone who was way smarter than I would ever be,” he adds, “and I’d better pay close attention to the things he had to say. I also knew if I did not get the story right, I’d be hearing from him.”

Edwards was a steady ally for wouldbe civic gadflies, with vast institutional knowledge of local affairs and a seemingly endless supply of materials from which to draw upon. “He was a critic who had thoroughly done his homework,” says Wills.

“I still haven’t ever met anyone else who had as many relevant newspaper clippings on a subject as he always had.”

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was just 21, a baby in this business, when then-editor Bob Snell first tasked me with writing my column, “Money Jungle,” which ran from 1999 to 2009.

It was an honor, but also a challenge, an undertaking made all the more daunting by the knowledge that it often shared the fold with Edwards’ own “Paper Trail” column—a high-profile spot next to a guy who was already a local legend. Snell took me with him several times to personally collect columns from Edwards’ home, where the venerable crusader banged out copy on an old electric typewriter in a room filled with books and memorabilia.

He had a modest, professorial style, kind eyes that had seen everything—including some things he may have preferred to forget. The education was, in a word, invaluable.

Variants on that story have poured in from far and wide since he took leave of this dimension a few months ago. In many ways, Edwards was the animating spirit for a publication fighting to find its own groove, and his work helped elevate “the Folio” to a sustained creative plateau that has lasted for years. He lived long enough to see that swagger resurgent under its current editor, the intrepid Claire Goforth, who edited his final article in 2017.

“My first experiences with Marvin were when I was a reporter for Folio Weekly,” says Anne Schindler, who now leads the investigative team at First Coast News; she was the magazine’s editor from 2002 to 2012. “He was a fascinating guy. His big contribution was his sort of archival knowledge of Jacksonville history, and his clippings collection, which I was always particularly curious about.” An apt comparison would be to the late I.F. Stone (1907-1989), who used similar methods while running his own paper in post-war

Washington, D.C. Schindler continues, “When I would go to his house, he would pull out these piles and piles of newspaper clippings with perfectly ruled underlines all over them. He was diligent, to say the least.”

He began writing freelance articles for Folio Weekly, in the 1990s, and he’d begun his own weekly column, “Paper Trail,” by the time Schindler took over. “A lot of it was him lobbing bombs at city government and people who were greasing the wheels of the political machine. He knew them from way back, so he was able to basically predict everything that they were going to do,” she recalls. Frequent targets of his invective were JEA, thenmayor John Delaney and his team and the Jacksonville Jaguars, who were the subject of Edwards’ first cover story in October 1997.

“Dad always approached politicians with some skepticism,” Jeff says. “He understood how the system worked.” Still, Marvin managed to maintain a good relationship with the franchise, making him a bridge of sorts between generations of city leaders. “They didn’t always agree with his conclusions,” Jeff says, “but no one questioned his facts.”

The county courthouse, initially estimated at a construction cost of $190 million, stoked his ire like few things ever did; he was prescient in labeling it as a boondoggle very early in the process. “In all likelihood, the $232 million figure is just a warm-up,” he wrote in September 2003. “The project is designed and underway, the competition is over. City officials involved in the selection process brazenly violated their own rules and millions of dollars hang in the balance, but there is no turning back.” As usual, he was right; the courthouse eventually opened on June 18, 2012, at a final cost of $350 million.

Toward the end of his life, the ordinarily reticent Edwards began to open up a bit about his service in World War II. He began with the Air Force, reporting to Moody AFB in Valdosta, Georgia in April 1943. He then went to Biloxi, then Carlisle, Pennsylvania and Montgomery, Alabama. At that point, he decided to be a navigator; he trained in Nashville and Monroe, Louisiana before joining the 492nd Bomber Group in Harrington, England. He became part of the Allied troops in March 1944, just three months before D-Day; he and his unit would play a key role in the liberation of occupied France.

He elaborated on these years in detail in his book Now It Can Be Told: Tales of the OSS, co-written with former Folio Weekly reporter Susan D. Brandenburg and published just in time for the group’s 75th anniversary in 2017.

The book includes essays Edwards wrote while still a student at New York University, as well as polemics penned for various military papers in the field. “During my entire stay in Europe,” he wrote, “I only used celestial navigation once, and that was when the radar installation on the B-24 failed while over Germany, and I had to get a fix on the stars to find our way back to England.” With his usual eye for detail, Edwards tells vivid stories of his experiences on the front lines and in the skies above the European Theatre of Operations.

He eventually fell in with the legendary Office for Strategic Services, a military intelligence operation that was the forerunner to the CIA. “I suppose I can call myself ‘The Accidental Intelligence Officer,’” he wrote, “but that OSS assignment was a lifechanger for me. … It was a big responsibility and an honor to be part of such a team. I learned quickly that there is nothing quite so exhilarating as surviving a mission and knowing that the goal was accomplished.” His efforts were recognized at the highest levels of multiple governments; he received the French Legion of Honor in 2013 and his unit received

a Congressional Gold Medal shortly before his death.

Edwards spent his final years as active as ever, paced by brisk walks taken daily down Hendricks Avenue and colored with classic jazz from the ’30s and ’40s. He remained an information junkie right until the end, taking full advantage of his cable package. As his life’s culmination drew near, he was in hospice care, but even then he made sure that Helene, the love of his life, his wife of more than six decades, still got a gift and a card on her birthday—just a month before he died on Feb. 10. True to form, as a hybrid of the old school and the new, his last moments were spent listening to King of Swing, clarinetist Benny Goodman—on an iPad. Edwards’ passing was noted with the requisite solemnity; it was the end of an era in local history as much as the loss of an old-

school broadcaster or political leader. “The world at large has lost a hero,” wrote our own Senior Editor Marlene Dryden in these pages that week, “and the city of Jacksonville has lost its conscience, that little voice inside that lets us know when we’re wrong. We should take up the fallen standard and add our voices to the cause of right over might, to honor Marvin Edwards.” Edwards’ daughter Carolyn quoted Dryden’s homage at her father’s funeral.

Edwards took his leave at a time when the nation’s political tensions are at a generational high point, both locally and nationally; his son appreciates how valuable his voice would be right now. “This is how people like Hitler came to power,” he says. “Too many people keep their mouths shut. They see it, they know it’s wrong, but they don’t do anything about it.

They want to be everybody’s friend. We see it in this country today. There are a lot of things that

aren’t ethical, they aren’t right, and people are sitting on their hands. It’s dangerous, and a lot of people in this country are worried about it.”

The loss of Marvin Edwards hit this magazine particularly hard because he was a crucial component in making us what we are today. “Dad was outspoken, and his kids are outspoken,” says Douglas, his youngest son.

“The apple didn’t fall far from the tree.” The same is true for his many adopted “kids” in local media, all of whom owe Mr. Edwards a substantial debt, whether they met him in person or not. As we move forward without him, we strive every day to continue doing the kind of work that he would like us to do.

We know no other way, because that’s how he taught us to do it. Rest in peace, sir, and thanks for everything.

Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com

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et me set the scene: freshmann year, Flagler College, fall 2001. Class registration was still done on paper; we used the internet, but not in any way that resembles our reliance on it today.

Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Spotify weren’t even ideas yet; Napster had recently shut down. We were surrounded by music discovery, but it depended almost entirely on who you roomed with and whose burned CDs you could borrow.

I don’t remember who gave me a thirdgeneration copy of Dispatch’s 1997 album Bang Bang, but I do remember this: “The General’s” antiwar lyrics felt revelatory in the wake of 9/11. The hopeless romanticism of “Two Coins” and “Out Loud” served as the perfect antidote to indie rock’s growing irony.

And when Dispatch attracted 166,000 fans to their 2004 farewell show in Boston, well, it just reinforced everything we’d come to love about the fervently DIY band.

I still have that beat-up CD of Bang Bang, and though it doesn’t play the way it should anymore, Dispatch co-founders Brad Corrigan and Chad Stokes Urmston laughed–“We’ve heard that more than a few times”–when I related my sad story. Then, they gently steered our conservation back to Dispatch’s current status as one of the most politically active rock bands anywhere.

Folio Weekly: Enough about the old days.

How has this current summer tour gone so far?

Brad: It’s been really fun. At the beginning, we rehearsed for a week in Denver, played Red Rocks, and then spent a day on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation getting to know [support act] Nahko & Medicine for the People. That was a cool way to open things up; a lot of times on tour, you start moving so fast that you never get to know people’s names. Now we’re thinking, “Why doesn’t every tour do this?”

Last year’s album America, Location 12 felt intensely relevant, and new material like “Dear Congress, (17)” is even more

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outspoken. How important is that to Dispatch’s mission, and at what point in your career did it become paramount?

Chad: Definitely. Each show has an activist village with info about gun reform, mental health, the indigenous story and voter registration. We always try to use the music to get people activated. At the beginning, I was writing cloaked songs in that vein. To me, “Here We Go” was a protest song, even if it wasn’t overt. It wasn’t until we were a little older that we felt we could actually do something besides just write tunes, though.

When we reunited in 2007 for the Zimbabwe concerts [three shows at Madison Square Garden that sold out immediately without marketing or advertising], that was the moment we said, “If we’re going to do this, it’s gotta be for something.”

Brad: Now it feeds the music in a more overt way. It also feeds our desire to want to tour.

It’s a lot of fun, but I would feel strange being up on stage, playing songs and then saying, “Good night.”

The hope is that you’re

entertaining people while also inviting them to come along on a journey where we’re all trying to learn more about how we can hold our government accountable and how we can hopefully change our government in the coming years. That’s now part-and-parcel of the experience.

Chad: The new tunes help a ton. If that creative current wasn’t still flowing, it would be really hard for us.

That current didn’t flow for more than a decade, as the band took repeated hiatuses after 2002. What had changed by 2012, when you released Circles Around the Sun? Chad: We have a new system where we’re really honest with each other. To me, Dispatch is still about the different angles that Brad and I bring to the table. We have such a nice working relationship that it’s almost, like– Brad: The shared brain.

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teammates together. If the band is tight and we’re pushing forward artistically, that’s the most important thing.

Is the success as important now? And did your DIY history play a fundamental part in what you’ve achieved?

Brad: Yes and no. We dreamed about playing these big venues without having any idea what it would be like to climb the ladder and get to them. I love that we’ve done it in an independent way. We could have gotten there sooner on someone else’s ladder– Chad: Or with someone else’s money.

Brad: –without being ready for it, appreciating it, or feeling that sense of ownership in it. Our accidental and intentional path was to make sure that anyone we worked with was someone we could really trust. We had to build the right team and trust the process to get where we got. Now, 20 years later, we can look back and say, “Wow.” Chad: Our timing was interesting. We almost caught the end of the critical MTV Golden Age mass. But as we were building our fanbase, the internet hit, and that was the great equalizer. We almost didn’t need those record companies that were courting us around 2000. We’ve always wanted to be out in front of the wave as much as possible, because we do have that creative control around the business–we can think outside the box. What can we do that would be funky? Unfortunately, a lot of the funky things we dream up–like, doing a barge down the Mississippi or playing nothing but reservations on an entire tour–cost a lot of money.

Brad: Our managers are, like, “Sure, you can do that. Do you not want to be paid next year?”

Nick McGregor mail@folioweekly.com

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or Western fans, it’s Christmas in July.

The five-film collaboration of director Budd Boetticher, producer Harry Joe Brown and star Randolph Scott is out in a limited edition HD package. Film fans and scholars call the collection the Ranown Cycle (a mashup of names): The Tall T, Decision at Sundown, Buchanan Rides Alone, Ride Lonesome and Comanche Station.

The set’s title, Five Tall Tales, is a bit misleading. The subtitle is more apropos: Budd Boetticher & Randolph Scott at Columbia, 1957-1960. Endorsements from filmmakers Douglas Sirk and Sergio Leone are on the box. Sirk opines, “I thought Boetticher had a completely new, fresh, modern approach to his westerns. I like his work a lot.” Italian maestro Leone, who made Clint Eastwood a star, gushes: “Budd! I stole everything from you!”

An obscure but important delineation about the hotly contested Ranown Cycle is that Burt Kennedy (later a distinguished director of Westerns) wrote five of them, four of which (the best of the best) are in the new package.

Despite my build-up, though, I’m not really writing about Ranown films. Actually, I want to discuss a lesser-known Randolph Scott Western, one that’s only fair-to-middling compared to the Ranown choices, but it’s still notable for several reasons. A Lawless Street (1955) was the last of 20 Westerns Randolph Scott made in the five years before 7 Men from Now. Scott plays Marshal Calem Ware, a man of honor (like Gary Cooper’s Will Kane in High Noon), almost done in by the bad guys.

As in High Noon, Calem’s wife Tally (played by a 30-year-old Angela Lansbury) at first abandons him but eventually supports him, as do the townspeople.

A Lawless Street is a fairly typical oater: Honor triumphs over greed, courage conquers cowardice. Given an unassuming B-script by Kenneth Gamet, Scott had little to do other than look tough and forthright.

Unlike the Ranown films, he’s rarely on horseback here, even though it was said that no one could ride a horse like he could, a real-life accomplished equestrian.

By 1955, Angela Lansbury had already made 18 films, including The Harvey Girls, with dubbed singing, and Samson and Delilah, the second-biggest-grossing movie of the decade. In A Lawless Street, the future J.B. Fletcher gets to show off her vocal talents; she did well enough to sing again in productions as diverse as Sweeney Todd and Beauty & the Beast.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of A Lawless Street is director Joseph H. Lewis, a competent journeyman with at least four major highlights on his résumé, including noir thrillers My Name is Julia Ross (’45) and Gun Crazy (’50), superb crime drama The Big Combo (’55) with cinematographer John Alton, and his last feature—and a Western— Terror in a Texas Town (’58).

Terror has quite an unusual stand-off scene, when hero George (Sterling Hayden) brings a harpoon to a gunfight.

It may not be the greatest, but A Lawless Street has delights and quirks enough for Randolph Scott fans, particularly as a harbinger of his great films to come.

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NOW SHOWING COLONIAL QUARTER MUSIC PARK The 2017 sci-fi film Justice League runs 8:30 p.m. July 25 at 27 St. George St., St. Augustine, 824-1606, free.

CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ RBG screens. The King and The Seagull start July 27. Throwback Thursday runs Café Society, noon July 26. Summer Sundays runs Dolphin Tale, 2 p.m. July 29, $2. Flipper runs through July 26; free; details on website. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 697-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com.

IMAX THEATER Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, America’s Musical Journey 3D and Pandas 3D screen. Mission Impossible: Fallout starts July 26. St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.

SUN-RAY CINEMA Sorry to Bother You and Three Identical Strangers screen. Summer Kids Series: Inside Out, July 25 & 28. Mission Impossible: Fallout starts July 26. Eighth Grade starts Aug. 3. 1028 Park St., 359-0049, sunraycinema.com.

SUMMER MOVIE CLASSICS A 50th anniversary showing of Night of the Living Dead is 2 p.m. July 29 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787; tix info at floridatheatre.com.

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ARTS + EVENTS PERFORMANCE

WOMEN’S WORK Jax-based Kelby Siddons’ play is a Louise Nevelson-inspired immersive theater piece mounted by Phase Eight Theatre Company, 7 p.m. July 26 at MOCAJax, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, phaseeight.org, $25.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S CORTEO Corteo is Italian for cortege, a joyous procession, a festive parade. In this show, a clown imagines his own funeral in a carnival atmosphere; juxtaposing big and small, absurdity and comic-tragedy and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection. The clown’s strength, fragility and kindness are highlighted. The show opens 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1; through Aug. 5 at Veterans Memorial Arena, Downtown, $50, cirquedusoleil.com.

IN THE HEIGHTS A Best Musical Tony-winner, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is about NYC’s Washington Heights area, as cultures clash and blend; through Aug. 12 at Players by the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org, $25-$28.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG It’s a car, it’s a boat and it flies … it’s from the past but portends the future, it’s the little racer that did. Through July 29 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com, $38-$59.

FRUIT SNACKS Open mic night for drag queens: Drag, standup, music, 10 p.m. July 31 at The Metro, 859 Willowbranch Ave., Riverside, free admission.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Mean girls are eternal; revisit croquette-playing snoots and how they rule, through Aug. 19 (check website for days/dates) at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, limelight-theatre.org, $26.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Presented by a talented group of kids in grades 7-12, this Summer Musical Theatre Experience runs 7:30 p.m. 27 & 28 and 2 p.m. July 29 at FSCJ’s Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-2222, fscjartistseries.org, $20-$25.

AN ACT OF GOD The One who is the Alpha and Omega answers questions that have bugged mankind for millennia, 8 p.m. July 26-28 at Amelia Community Theatre, 209 Cedar St., Fernandina, ameliacommunitytheatre.org, $10-$22.

CLASSICAL + JAZZ

THE JAZZ & POETRY DEN This monthly performance art series highlights artists, poets, singers and musicians of Coastal Georgia and surrounding communities, 8 p.m. July 27 at Unitarian Universalists of Coastal Georgia, 1710 Gloucester St., Brunswick, $10 donation, proceeds benefit Christopher Holliman Achievement Scholarship, eventbrite.com.

MILES JAYE Violinist Jaye presents a Homecoming concert at 7 p.m. July 29 at Lexington Hotel & Conference Center, Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Dr., Southbank, $60-$105, eventbrite.com.

JAZZ BRUNCH Noon-3 p.m. July 29 at Hyperion Brewing, 1740 Main St., Springfield, $20, eventbrite.com.

THE UPTOWN POETRY EXPERIENCE Poetry and jazz for a sophisticated night, 7 p.m. July 31 at 1726 E. Church St., Downtown, $5-$25, eventbrite.com.

REED MEYER & MARAH LOVEQUIST Dance favorites include swing, tango, foxtrot, hustle, rhumba, waltz, blues, cha-cha, more; 7:30-10 p.m. Aug. 10 at Kraft Athletic Club, 961023 Buccaneer Tr., Fernandina, $20-25, eventbrite.com.

The photographic portrait of Jacksonville A Tale of My City, opens 5-8:30 p.m.

Aug. 1 at Main Library’s Makerspace, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown.

(Pictured: Family Time, by Bob Self.)

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PIERRE KENDRICK Kendrick delivers the smooth sounds of jazz, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 12 at at The Landing, Downtown, free, eventbrite.com.

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LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE British improv comedy troupe The Cambridge Impronauts, in partnership with nonprofit Next Step Institute of Integrative Medicine, raise money and laughs on behalf of American charities battling chronic illness and parental alcoholism, 7-9 p.m., July 29, Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, $25 in advance, $20 military/students/seniors, $30 at the door, all proceeds to charity, impronautstour.com.

LAUGH LOUNGE Creative Veins and Marlin & Barrel Distillery present a weekly Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m. every Sun. at Dos Gatos, 123 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 323-2471, laughloungejax.com, free admission, VIP $19.89/booth.

TEDDY CARPENTER Carpenter, known for his extensive work with HBO and B.E.T., appears 8 p.m. July 26 & 27 and 8 & 10 p.m.

July 28 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com, $23-$150.

CHENTE YDRACH Described as a flaming radical, the performer takes the stage 7 p.m. July 29 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com, $53-$150.

NEMR The Lebanese/American standup comedian credited with establishing and pioneering standup comedy throughout the Middle East. He’s on here, 7:30 p.m. July 26 and 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. July 27 & 28 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, comedyzone.com, $20-$119.50.

FRED’S ALL STARS Northeast Florida comics, 7:30 p.m. July 31 at The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, comedyzone.com, $10.

THE TENNESSEE TRAMP JANET WILLIAMS, JERRY HARVEY Funny is as funny does! 8:30 p.m. July 27 & 28 at Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club, 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, thegypsycomedyclub.com, $12.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT CAP is hiring teaching artists for the 2018-’19 school year, capkids.org/jobs.

JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Apply to show works; email jennifer.murray@flyjacksonville.com.

ART WALKS + MARKETS

ARTISAN MARKET More than 90 local artisans offer handmade items, plus classes, workshops, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. at Coconut Barrel, 3175 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 484-8729, coconubarrel.com.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local/regional art, produce, toys, live music–The Suedes, Great Dames, Debrann, Terrain–10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 28, under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

DIG LOCAL NETWORK Weekly network hosts farmers’ markets: Beaches Green Market, 2-5 p.m. Sat., Jarboe Park, Florida Boulevard & A1A, Neptune Beach; Midweek Market, 3-6 p.m. Wed., Bull Park, 718 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach; ABC Market, 3-6 p.m. Fri., 1966 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach.

SPACE 42 FARMERS MARKET Fruits, veggies, crafts, 4-7 p.m. every Wed., 2670 Phyllis St., Riverside, spacefortytwo.com.

ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE FARMERS MARKET Live music, baked goods, art, local produce, 8:30 a.m. every Sat., 1340 A1A S., 209-0367.

FERNANDINA BEACH MARKET PLACE Farmers, growers, vendors, local goods, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat., North Seventh Street, Historic District, fernandinabeachmarketplace.com.

JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Open daily dawn to dusk, the farmers market has an art gallery, food, crafts, etc., 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com.

MUSEUMS

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. The Lost Bird Project, through Oct. 21. Fields of Color: The Art of Japanese Printmaking, through Nov. 25.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. A Dark Place of Dreams, monochromatic assemblages of Chakaia Booker, Lauren Fensterstock and Kate Gilmore; through Sept. 9. The Atrium Project is Claire Ashley’s Close Encounters: Adam’s Madam. A World of Their Own, a collaboration with Art with a Heart in Healthcare, opens Aug. 4.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. Mission: Jax Genius, 12 local makers encourage curiosity, interactivity and feedback. Earth Explorers, through Sept. 9. Native Networks: Cultural Interactions Within & Beyond Northeast Florida, through September.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MUSEUM St. Augustine, 940-4123, worldgolfhalloffame.org. New exhibit, Tales from the Collection, shows golf-related artifacts, including Andy Warhol’s painting of Jack Nicklaus.

GALLERIES

ALEXANDER BREST 2800 University Blvd., Arlington. Summer Show, works of the limited residency MFA candidates, are on display. An opening reception is 5-7 p.m. July 26.

THE ART CENTER TAC Gallery at The Landing, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. Smothered in Blue until Aug. 2. Solomon Dixon is July’s featured artist. Rachel Huff Dixon shows with Dixon; reception is 6 p.m. July 25.

BOLD BEAN JAX BEACH 2400 Third St. S., 853-6545. Artist Jessica Becker showcases “3D paintings,” jessica-becker.com.

BOLD BEAN RIVERSIDE 869 Stockton St. DVNMYA shows portraits and tattoo-influenced watercolors.

BOLD BEAN SAN MARCO 1905 Hendricks Ave., 853-6545.

Artist Madeleine Peck Wagner exhibits selections from her Heart of Butter series, madeleinewagner.com.

BREW 5 POINTS 1024 Park St., 374-5789. The Tiger King exhibit runs through August.

CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT 207 N. Laura St., Ste. 300, Downtown, 281-5599. Salamat Datang-Welcome to Malaysia, new works by Dennis Ho, runs through August.

CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Curatorial Choice: Burnett, Hart & Pierson, through Aug. 11.

HENDRICKS AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 4001 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 396-7745. Artists Who Mentor the Passing of Knowledge and Wisdom, works of Jax-based artists and a skilled mentee; through Sept. 1.

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STANDUP Paul Reiser RETURNS to the stage

P

aul Reiser is probably best known for creating and starring in the hit sitcom Mad About You, as well as his more recent work in the critically acclaimed Red Oaks and the wildly popular Stranger Things.

People sometimes forget, though, that he’s also a standup comic. “I kind of put that on the back burner and neglected to get back right away,” he says. “What’s funny to me is when people say, ‘I didn’t know he was a comedian, too,’ because I think that’s all I do.”

He understands the confusion, because of the long break he took away from standup.

Indeed, early in his comedy career, he was sidetracked when he was offered a role in Barry Levinson’s film Diner. Oddly, he didn’t even try out for a role but simply tagged along with a friend who was auditioning. “I had a very curious flow of events in getting the role in Diner,” he says. “That door led to other doors. So there’s something to be said for happenstance.”

In college, Reiser had been studying another art form. “I was actually a music major in piano and composition,” he recalls, “and that was really only because I played the piano. That’s what I loved doing and I was fairly proficient at it so it seemed like that was an easy major. I thought, ‘I’m halfway done.’”

He had no thoughts of being a professional musician, particularly as he became more interested in comedy. Unfortunately, he didn’t know how that world worked, so he took business courses in preparation for a job after graduation. Had he lived anywhere but New York City in the late 1970s, that might have been the end of the Reiser-as-comedian story.

It was around that time that comedy clubs like Caroline’s and Catch a Rising Star were becoming popular. “You’d see on TV these funny comics who came out of those clubs and so, suddenly, there was a goalpost,” Reiser says.

“My freshman year in college I was 18,” he continues, “and I went up on stage that summer, one time only, on audition night.” He figures he was probably not very good. “But when you’re young,” he adds, “you’re insulated by your own stupidity, so I didn’t even know I wasn’t good, but I was silly enough to think ‘oh, I’m not bad at all.’”

What cemented it for him was the reaction people had back at school when he told them what he’d done over the summer. “I would instantly tell everybody I was a comedian,” he

laughs. “It was for all of five minutes, but it was such a defining experience and I thought, ‘This feels right.’ So I just continued to go over the summers and when college was out, I stayed there in the comedy world.”

He did standup through the ’80s while also appearing in films like Beverly Hills Cop, Beverly Hills Cop II, Aliens, The Marrying Man and Bye Bye Love. He closed the decade by landing a starring role in the sitcom My Two Dads, which lasted three seasons on NBC. Two years after that, in 1992, Mad About You debuted. Even before the show went on the air, he’d stopped doing standup.

After Mad About You’s seven-year run,

PAUL REISER

8 p.m. Saturday, July 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $39-$55, pvconcerthall.com Reiser continued to act and develop shows, as well as write three books on family and marriage. It’s been only in the past few years that he’s returned to standup.

“What was really interesting to me was, it felt exactly the same as it did when I was 17,” he notes, “and here it is 34 years later.” And while it was all very familiar, he still felt a bit rusty.

“If you’re a basketball player and take a couple years off, you know how to do it, but the muscles are not all firing. It took me a good year just to get the muscle back and

know how to perform and feel comfortable enough to go out and sell tickets and ask people to come to see me.”

After all these years, his comedy style has remained unchanged. “I’m often struck by how similar the through line is,” he says. “I circle back and realize I did an early version of this 30 years ago. This is just a newer version.

The things I’m interested in and drawn to have remained the same.”

“I was doing standup six or seven years before I started talking about my relationships,” he adds. “My girlfriend at the time had just moved out to L.A. and I noticed my life was suddenly different. I started talking about that and the bits became much better and deeper.”

Apparently, age has been a friend in that regard. “For all the aggravating things about getting older, at least you know yourself better.”

Another difference Paul Reiser has noticed this time around is that he’s never been more comfortable on stage. “When I went back out on the road after all those years, it was a different point in my life,” he says, “and audiences knew me. It’s was like getting together with old friends, because the audiences largely grew up on Mad About You. It just feels a lot more organic and—as much as I loved doing it the first time around—it’s even more fun this time.”

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hat does it mean to make “erotic art”? Is it a Duchampian nude, splayed in a field, espied through a peep-hole? Is it a tiny, delicate teacup (saucer and spoon) crafted from fur? Is it a tent, appliquéd with all the names of the people with whom one has slept?

It may be all and none of the above.

Eroticism in art has always been relatively fugitive and non-universal, as it is in most people’s personal lives. It has also often functioned in historically provocative and revealing ways, from the nude frescos of Pompeii to Gustave Courbet’s voyeuristic Origin of the World. Cloaked in metaphor, myth and the Bible (think of Donatello’s David), Western art that evoked sensuality had to serve dual purposes—storytelling and titillation—because of the long reach of the Catholic Church, and, later, in the postMartin Luther era, because of emerging ideas regarding piety and excess.

Giandra Shepard, owner of Studio Zsa Zsa LaPree Gallery, is planning to mount her second erotic exhibition, Sexy Summer Day Art Show, on July 28. The idea evolved from artist Ashley Dickerson’s (aka Lostwithasset) innate inclination to make works that are charged and sensual. “A lot of the show ideas are from me and the artists I work with,” explains Shepard.

She continues, explaining that she tries to make the gallery a space where she says “yes” more than “no.” She sees the venue as a place that’s dedicated to showcasing emerging black artists.

“I’m into helping people,” says Shepard, who sees a connection with the young artists she shows.

“I identify with having the feeling of not knowing if you are ‘good enough,’” she explained, regarding the young artists who often don’t feel as if they have their own space and place to exhibit and experiment.

She observed that these artists often feel isolated and alone—and they don’t have anyone they can simply just ask: “What do you think about this [idea]?”

“When I opened, I said to myself, ‘Let’s just do this [first] art show, and let’s see how it goes.’” It went so well that, now, her inbox regularly includes information recommending a new artist, sent by that maker’s peers. And though her focus is primarily on emerging artists, she does work with more-established artists who have “grown to do great things in the city.”

“Our mission is to unite creators in this city,” Shepard says of the gallery’s

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A SEXY

PROBLEM

TO HAVE Studio Zsa Zsa LaPree showcases EROTIC ART

SEXY SUMMER DAY ART SHOW

11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 28, Studio Zsa Zsa LaPree, 233 E. Bay St., Downtown, $10-$15

purpose. One way she achieves coalescence is to place more experienced artists in the same space as emerging artists. “I like to introduce artists to one another,” she explains. For instance, the Sexy Summer

show features the visual artists as well as poets and musicians. Among these is poet Moses West whom Shepard cites as an inspiration. “He is someone with a real platform,” she notes of his commitment to his craft (indeed, he opens for Keith Sweat at the Sweat Hotel Block Party on July 27 at Veterans Memorial Arena).

Shepard hopes that by commingling unseasoned, younger artists and more experienced ones, conversations, ideas and even possibly collaborations will spark and catch fire. In fact, the three artists she calls her “Day Ones”—Jasmine Aldershoff, KiAndra Jones and Lostwithasset—have all participated in, or are participating in the Black Opal event.

Olivier Zahm, writing for CNN Style, opined in 2017, “Erotic art is truly an image without context, a naked and pure image that transgresses the norm by making the private, the intimate and the sexual public, expressing the infinite power and beauty of the subconscious.”

Perhaps Zahm has hit on something that Shepard, who has a master’s degree in mental health counseling, intuits: Showing artists love allows them to become comfortable enough to be vulnerable.

The first erotic art show that Shepard hosted was “very successful,” so, in addition to hoping that success is duplicated, she wants to be able to keep saying “yes” to artists and their ideas. “Here we do art in every form. I want [this place] to be a mecca, for all creatives.”

At the time of our chat, only a few works had been delivered in advance of the show.

One of the pieces, the acrylic painting Enchantress (pictured)

by Lostwithasset, is of a female figure seemingly drawn from depictions of Ndebele women. She’s at the center of the canvas, surrounded by a kind of whirling energy that may be a nod to Hinduism’s ideas of Kundalini energy.

The image isn’t overtly sexual but, in the context of the show, a deeper read is apparent.

In her day job, Shepard works with “severely paranoid and schizophrenic” adults.

It’s a fair call to imagine that her instinctive kindness and innate ability to listen are precisely the kinds of support the young artists need. Shepard anticipates that six visual artists and about six performers will highlight their conceptions of erotica at the show. “Let’s have fun with it.”

Madeleine Peck Wagner madeleine@folioweekly.com

ARTS + EVENTS <<< CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 HIGHTIDE GALLERY 859 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, thehightidegallery.com. Painter Sally Evans displays new vibrant works through August.

MAKERSPACE AT MAIN LIBRARY 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, jaxpubliclibrary.org/jax-makerspace. A Tale of My City through Oct. 21. An opening reception is 5-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1.

SPACE 42 2670 Phyllis St., Riverside, 888-421-9222, spacefortytwo.com. Luisa Posada Bleier’s Untitled runs through August.

STUDIO ZSA ZSA LAPREE 233 E. Bay St., Downtown. Sexy Summer Day Art Show, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 28. Live performances by Moses West, Last With A Set, Sanler Alexandre, Akay Goins, Soju Neosoul, and Santana LaGrome. $10-$15.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 209-0655. Harry McCormick displays works through Sept. 20.

THE VAULT AT 1930 1930 San Marco Blvd., 398-2890, thevaultat1930.com. Rosalie Mark Atkins displays new works through July.

THE YELLOW HOUSE 577 King St., Riverside, 419-9180, yellowhouseart.org. Erin Kendrick’s show, Her Own Things, runs through Oct. 3.

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OVERSET

EVENTS

JAX JUMBO SHRIMP The Shrimp wrap up a homestand against the Montgomery Biscuits, 7:05 p.m. July 25 (Corks & Forks), July 26 (Mick Jagger Turns 75!, Thirsty Thursday) and July 27 (Red Shirt Friday), all at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, single game tix $5-$18, 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com. Next up: Mississippi Not-So-Braves.

POETRY OPEN MIC Sign-up begins at 6 p.m., readings start at 6:15 p.m. Participants have five to seven minutes to read; July 25 at Chamblin’s Uptown, 215 N. Laura St., Downtown, free.

FIGURE DRAWING Artist William McMahan holds a class with a live model, 5:45 p.m. July 26 at Cummer Museum of Art, Riverside, cummermusuem.org, members $30, nonmembers $40.

SEA LEVEL RISE CANDIDATE FORUM PROJECT Hear what candidates think of climate change and global warming, 6-8 p.m. July 26 at GTM National Estuarine Reserve Research, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra, rethinkenergyflorida.org.

SOUND OF SILENCE A silent disco to close out summer, 2-5 p.m. July 26 at Main Library’s Makerspace, Downtown, free, jaxpubliclibrary.org/jax-makerspace.

LANDING LIGHTS UP JULY Fireworks and bands Wildfire Rising and 60 West Band are featured 6-10:30 p.m. July 28 at The Landing, Downtown.

JAX SHARKS vs. MASSACHUSETTS PIRATES Our Sharks take on the Pirates–and it’s ’80s Night–7 p.m. July 28 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 621-0700; tickets start at $12, jaxsharks.com.

HARRY POTTER: 20 YEARS OF MAGIC Celebrate the boy wizard with a sorting ceremony, costume contest, trivia and spellbinding giveaways. Butterbeer and other treats on hand, too; 5-8 p.m. July 31 at San Marco Books & More, 1971 San Marco Blvd., free, eventbrite.com.

BRAVE HEARTS: ODE TO THE UNDERGROUND Margete Griffin and Darick Taylor hold a double-book release: Brave Hearts, a tribute to Jacksonville’s music scene; and Kit’nface Speaks, exploring the direction of Jacksonville.

The book signing/reception is 6-9 p.m. July 28 at Chamblin’s Uptown, Downtown.

TRUTH & PROOF YOUTH OPEN MIC Youthful open mic, 7-9 p.m. July 28 at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Southside, 322-7672, free.

GULLAH/GEECHEE FAMLEE DAY Celebrate Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2018 and attend Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day at American Beach, noon-6 p.m. July 28, Amelia Island, free, gullahgeecheenation.com.

RED, WHITE & BREW FREEDOM & BEER RUN Summer Food Truck Rally & Beer Run has craft beers, artists and makers, music by Be Easy, Tad Jennings, Who Rescued Who, Honey Hounds, Lane Pittman; the run features a halfway bacon station and beer; 6-10 p.m. July 28 at Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave., under Fuller Warren Bridge, free spectator admission, runner registration (5:30 p.m.) $40 before July 27; $50 after; redwhitebrewfreedom5k.itsyourrace.com, 389-2449, jaxfoodtruckrally.com. Proceeds benefit veterans organizations.

ANCIENT CITY POETS: COMMUNITY OPEN MIC The theme is “Summer Daze,” as a writing prompt. A sign-up sheet goes up at 2:30 p.m.; open mic starts 3 p.m. July 29 at Corazon Cinema & Café, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, free.

BLACK OPAL A showcase for emerging artists of color features painting, Phase Eight Theatre Company and DJ GeeXella, 5-9 p.m. July 29 at WJCT Studios, 100 Festival Park Ave., Northbank, zenslayfu.com, $25.

NIGHTHAWKS ROLLER SKATE NIGHT Break out your quads and pom poms; the Nighthawks crew is clearing the floor, so you and your squad can roller-boogie all night long! 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside.

DEADSTEINS: WRITING EMPORIUM The workshop theme is magical realism, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 4 at Willowbranch Library, 2875 Park St., Riverside, free. Reading links at facebook.com/ events/2036808536634136.

RAINTREE RESTAURANT

102 San Marco Ave. | 904-824-7211 Casual Uptown Dining with the freshest Southern flair...under twinkling patio lights just across from the giant mission cross!

ANASTASIA BOOKS

76B San Marco Ave. | 904-827-0075 Locally-owned bookstore known for military, historical, art and classics. Plus a new, expanded collection of Florida and St. Augustine books...ready to buy, sell or trade!

COOL & COLLECTED

67 San Marco Ave. | 904-824-6113 Vintage • Mid-Century • Antiques 18 rooms of clothing, furniture, records, art and kitchen FUN!

THE PURPLE LOTUS

35 San Marco Ave. Ste 1 Metaphysical Boutique • Salt Lamps • Crystals • Essential Oils • Herbs • Candles • Books • Gemstone Jewelry

PERKY PELICAN CHRISTMAS SHOPPE

41 San Marco Ave. | 904-342-5313 CHRISTMAS IN JULY BIG SALE! Stop by to kick off the 2018 holiday season. Enjoy the magic of Christmas everyday of the year!

COASTAL TRADERS

56A San Marco Ave. | 904-460-2248 Artistic, high-quality collection of affordable imports from Indonesia.

LULI’S CUPCAKES

82 San Marco Ave. | 904-824-5280 St. Augustine’s first cupcake shop! Offers a large variety of handcrafted cupcakes, gluten-free, vegan options and custom cakes (pre-ordered). Stop by for a whimsical & wonderful treat!

THE WAY WE WERE

74 San Marco Ave. | 904-825-0114 Hours 1:00 PM-6:00 PM & by Appointment.

True Vintage Fashion. Men & Women. Formal and Casual. www.thewaywewerevintage.com

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Alt-rock band YARDIJ is on a Sweaters in the Summer tour–we think NEFla is exempt–appearing with DENVER HALL, SOUTHPOINT, BILLY & BELLA, KING COMPLEX, 7:30 p.m. July 27, 1904 Music Hall, Downtown, 1904musichall.com, $8-$10.

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK

FRACTURED FAIRYTALES, BLOOD, BATH & BEYOND 8 p.m.

July 26, Jack Rabbits (JackRabbs), 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $12.

PAUL IVEY 6 p.m. July 25, Boondocks Grill & Bar (Boondocks), 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497.

SAM HERB & Friends 7 p.m. July 25, Whiskey Jax (WhiskeyJB), 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 853-5973.

TAD JENNINGS 9 p.m. July 25, Surfer the Bar (Surfer), 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756.

SAMUEL HERB 6 p.m. July 26, Boondocks.

THE GREAT CLOWN WARS (WINCHOWSKERS EXPERIMENT) 8 p.m. July 26, Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine.

VOX 7 p.m. July 26, WhiskeyJB. MEAN MARY 7 p.m. July 26, Mudville Music Room (Mudville), 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008, $10.

EVAN MICHAEL & THE WELL WISHERS 7 p.m. July 27 & 28, Flying Iguana (FlyIguana), 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680.

PAUL LUNDGREN BAND 9 p.m. July 27, Whiskey Jax (WhiskeyBay), 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208.

MARK JOHNS, BLACK CREEK RI’ZIN 7 p.m. July 27, Boondocks.

DE LA GHETTO 9 p.m. July 27, Mavericks Live (Mavericks), Jax Landing, Downtown, 356-1110, $25-$90.

GROOVE COALITION 7 p.m. July 27, The Jacksonville Landing, Downtown.

DON McLEAN 8 p.m. July 27, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall (PVCHall), 1050 A1A N., sold out.

BLAST OF GRASS, RANDOM TANDEM 6 p.m. July 27, Seachasers Lounge (Seachasers), 831 N. First St., Jax Beach.

PARTY CARTEL 8 p.m. July 27, WhiskeyJB. CHILLULA 9 p.m. July 27, Surfer.

POCO, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE, ORLEANS 8 p.m. July 27, The Florida Theatre (FlaThtr), 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $25-$50.

SMOOTH & GROOVE: KEITH SWEAT, FAITH EVANS, JON B, LALAH HATHAWAY 8 p.m. July 27, Veterans Memorial Arena (VetsMemArena), 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, jaxarena.com, $50-$95.

SAMUEL HERB, COTTER HILL & BERNARDUS 8 p.m. July 27, Blue Jay Listening Room (BlueJay), 2457 S. Third St., Jax Beach, $20.

DEGREASER, SCRAPS, MERCY ME 8 p.m. July 27, Sarbez.

YARDIJ, DENVER HALL, SOUTHPOINT, BILLY & BELLA, KING COMPLEX 7:30 p.m. July 27, 1904 Music Hall (1904MH), 19 Ocean St., Downtown, 1904musichall.com, $8-$10.

ROSEDALE, PARKRIDGE, FLAG ON FIRE, OXFORD HOUSE 8 p.m. July 27, JackRabbs, $10.

KEVIN SKI, MATT KNOWLES 7 p.m. July 28, Boondocks.

THE FRITZ 8 p.m. July 28, 1904MH, $12-$15.

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BIG JOHN AUSTILL, FOLK IS PEOPLE 6 p.m. July 28, Seachasers.

HIGHWAY JONES 1 p.m. July 28, Hyperion Brewing Co. (Hyperion), 1740 Main St., Springfield, 518-5131.

7 STREET BAND 9 p.m. July 28, WhiskeyBay. PINEBOX DWELLERS 8 p.m. July 28, BlueJay, $20.

SUN-DRIED VIBES 9 p.m. July 28, Surfer.

THE CHRIS THOMAS BAND 8:30 p.m. July 28, WhiskeyJB. STRIKING MATCHES, STRANGERWOLF 8 p.m. July 28, JackRabbs, $12.

THE KATZ DOWNSTAIRZ 6 p.m. July 28, The Landing, Downtown.

LIL BABY 9 p.m. July 28, Mavericks.

FLAGMAN, VELOCIRAPTURE, GIRAFFRICA 9 p.m. July 28, Sarbez, $5.

DISPATCH, NAHKO, MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE, RAYE ZARAGOZA 7 p.m. July 29, StAugAmp, $48.50-$68.50.

STRANGER THAN FICTION, THE FALLEN SONS, SUFFERING OVERLOAD 8 p.m. July 29, JackRabbs, $8.

SOULO LYON BAND 9 p.m. July 29, Surfer.

DARCI LYNN & FRIENDS 3 p.m. July 29, Times-Union Center (TU Ctr), 300 Water St., Downtown, ticketmaster.com, $27-$47.

CORTNIE FRAZIER, KALINI ROSE Noon July 29, Seachasers.

ERIC MOORE Noon July 29, Hyperion.

AGAINST THE GRAIN 6:30 p.m. July 29, WhiskeyJB. DONAVON FRANKENREITER 9 p.m. July 30, Surfer, sold out.

RAVEL, LITTLE GIRL 8 p.m. July 30, JackRabbs, $8.

BECOMES ASTRAL, TODAYS LAST TRAGEDY, TETHYS 7 p.m.

Aug. 1, JackRabbs, $8.

DENTON ELKINS 7 p.m. Aug. 1, WhiskeyBay. IVAN SMITH 6 p.m. Aug. 1, Boondocks.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

MS. LAURYN HILL Aug. 2, Daily’s Place HIPPIEFEST 2018: VANILLA FUDGE, BADFINGER, JOEY MOLLAND, MITCH RYDER & THE DETROIT WHEELS, RICK DERRINGER Aug. 2, Thrasher-Horne Center VANS WARPED TOUR: 30H!3, THE INTERRUPTERS, KNUCKLE PUCK, MAYDAY PARADE, REEL BIG FISH, STATE CHAMPS, THIS WILD LIFE, WATERPARKS, LESS THAN JAKE, THE MAINE, MOVEMENTS, REAL FRIENDS, SIMPLE PLAN, TONIGHT ALIVE, WE THE KINGS, AMITY AFFLICTION, CHELSEA GRIN, DEEZ NUTS, ICE NINE KILLS, MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE, SHARPTOOTH, TWIZTID, WAGE WAR, AUGUST BURNS RED, CROWN THE EMPIRE, EVERY TIME I DIE, IN HEARTS WAKE, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, NEKROGOBLIKON, ASSUMING WE SURVIVE, DON BROCO, PALACE ROYALE, SLEEP ON IT, STORY UNTOLD, TRASH BOAT, WITH CONFIDENCE, FAREWELL WINTERS, LIGHTERBURNS Aug. 2, Old Cypress Lot near Met Park DAVID JULIA Aug. 2, WhiskeyJB

LEGIT, SHEPARD, KID EURO, SKAM, REPRESENTING NUKAOS, BRANDON ALEXANDER Aug. 3, JackRabbs THE WILLOWWACKS Aug. 3, BlueJay J CREW BAND Aug. 3 & 4, FlyIguana BOOGIE FREAKS Aug. 3, WhiskeyJB WOLF & BEAR, MAKARI Aug. 4, JackRabbs A-TRAIN LIVE: RONNIE JORDAN Aug. 4, RitzTheatre POWERGLOVE Aug. 4, 1904MH SUN JAMMER BAND Aug. 4, WhiskeyJB PAUL IVEY & THE SOULS OF JOY Aug. 4, Boondocks CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL: MADI CARR, OUIJA BROTHERS, GLASS CAMELS Aug. 5, Karpeles Museum THE LANKY GANG, DJ LIL B Aug. 5, JackRabbs O.A.R., MATT NATHANSON, NEW RESPECTS Aug. 5, Dailys METRO BAND Aug. 5, WhiskeyJB STEEL PULSE Aug. 5, PVCHall TBA BIG BAND Aug. 6, Mudville 311, THE OFFSPRING Aug. 7, Dailys BRADFORD LOOMIS Aug. 9, BlueJay RAGE FEST: RINGS OF SATURN, ATTILA, SUICIDE SILENCE, VOLUMES, SPITE, CROSS YOUR FINGERS Aug. 10, Mavericks PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO Aug. 10, Mudville MR. MELLOW Aug. 10, BlueJay DK The DRUMMER, SUCRE Aug. 10, JackRabbs ELLIS PAUL, DONNY BRAZILE Aug. 10, Café11 OF GOOD NATURE, SERANATION Aug. 11, JackRabbs LONELY HIGHWAY BAND Aug. 11, SuwanneeMusic GRANT PEEPLES Aug. 12, Second Sunday at Stetson’s CARNIVORA Aug. 12, JackRabbs MARIE MILLER Aug. 12, Café11 SAM PACETTI, COUNTRY ARTISTS TRIBUTE Aug. 12, Sounds of the South, Fleming Island EMBY ALEXANDER, RIP JUNIOR Aug. 13, JackRabbs RIVER CITY RHYTHM KINGS Aug. 13, Mudville FIT FOR A KING, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAME, CURRENTS Aug. 14, 1904MH CHUCK NASH BAND Aug. 14 & 15, FlyIguana WIZ KHALIFA, RAE SREMMURD, LIL SKIES, O.T. GENASIS Aug. 15, Dailys The ALARM Aug. 15, PVCHall JONAH MATRANGA, THE PAUSES Aug. 15, JackRabbs TODD RUNDGREN Aug. 16, PVCHall TRENT TOMLINSON Aug. 17, Dalton’s Sports Grill JASON MRAZ, BRETT DENNEN Aug. 17, Dailys TOM & NATALIE Aug. 17, Mudville BLUE JAY’S FIRST BIRTHDAY: YETI TRIO, MIKE KENNEALLY, BRYAN BELLER Aug. 18, BlueJay BEN STROK & FULL ELECTRIC, CUSTARD PIE Aug. 18, Sarbez BRETT BASS & MELTED PLECTRUM Aug. 18, Seachasers YUNO, LANNDS, BOBBY KID Aug. 18, JackRabbs

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC UMPHREY’S McGEE, SPAFFORD Aug. 18, StAugAmp JOE HERTLER & THE RAINBOW SEEKERS Aug. 19, JackRabbs LINDSEY STIRLING, EVANESCENCE Aug. 20, Dailys ULTRA DELUXE, AC DEATHSTRIKE, SOUNDALTAR Aug. 20, Sarbez STEVE MINOTTI Aug. 22, BlueJay JEFF BECK, PAUL RODGERS, ANN WILSON Aug. 23, Dailys FLIPTURN, DENVER HALL, BOBBY KID Aug. 24, JackRabbs FORT DEFIANCE Aug. 24, BlueJay RICK SPRINGFIELD, LOVERBOY, GREG KIHN, TOMMY TUTONE Aug. 25, StAugAmp MANGO MARGARITA BAND, TROP ROCK JUNKIES Aug. 25, Jax Landing LITTLE JAKE & THE SOUL SEARCHERS Aug. 25, Mudville BELMONT, SUCH GOLD, INTERVENTION Aug. 27, JackRabbs BADFISH SUBLIME TRIBUTE Aug. 27, Surfer THE BRIDGE STREET VIBE, MADI CARR Aug. 30, BlueJay INCITE, AETHERE Aug. 31, Nighthawks BRIAN McKNIGHT Aug. 31, FlaThtr NOCHE ACUSTICA CON TITO AUGER Sept. 1, JackRabbs SING OUT LOUD FESTIVAL Sept. 1-23, St. Augustine venues LAST OF THE STREET SURVIVORS FAREWELL TOUR: LYNYRD SKYNYRD, CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, KID ROCK, JASON ALDEAN Sept. 2, TIAA Bank Field DANIEL CHAMPAGNE Sept. 4, Café11 KICK OUT THE JAMS 50TH ANNIVESARY : MC50 (WAYNE KRAMER, KIM THAYIL, BRENDAN CANTY, DUG PINNICK, MARCUS DURANT) Sept. 6, StAugAmp 5 O’CLOCK SHADOW Sept. 7 & 8, FlyIguana UP FROM HERE Sept. 8, JackRabbs K.D. LANG Sept. 10, FlaThtr JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR, JD SIMO Sept. 11, PVC Hall DEEP PURPLE, JUDAS PRIEST Sept. 12, Dailys SUPERSUCKERS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Sept. 13, JackRabbs DIERKS BENTLEY, THE BROTHERS OSBORNE, LANCO Sept. 13, Dailys WIDESPREAD PANIC Sept. 14, StAugAmp JUSTIN SYMBOL’S GOD BOMBS Sept. 15, JackRabbs JORDAN PETERSON Sept. 16, FlaThtr ROGER McGUINN Sept. 19, PVCHall YEEK, CHAOS CHAO Sept. 21, JackRabbs LEE ANN WOMACK Sept. 21, PVCHall JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT, THE DECEMBERISTS, LUCERO Sept. 22, StAugAmp HERE COME THE MUMMIES Sept. 22, PVCHall TALK ME OFF, DEBT NEGLECTOR Sept. 22, Shantytown DREAMERS, WEATHERS, MORGXN Sept. 22, JackRabbs FOZZY, ADELITA’S WAY, STONE BROKEN, THE STIR Sept. 26, Mavericks TANNAHILL WEAVERS Sept. 26, Mudville DAVID BYRNE Sept. 26, FlaThtr

TROYE SIVAN, KIM PETRAS, LELAND Sept. 26, Dailys KIM RICHEY Sept. 27, Café11 EVAN MICHAEL & THE WELL WISHERS Sept. 28 & 29, FlyIguana RICKIE LEE JONES, ANDERS OSBORNE Sept. 29, PVCHall COLONY HOUSE, TALL HEIGHTS Sept. 29, JackRabbs MAKING SUM NOISE, MTV EXPERIENCE Sept. 29, Jax Landing DARIUS RUCKER, RUSSELL DICKERSON Sept. 30, Dailys NEEDTOBREATHE, JOHNNYSWIM Oct. 2, Dailys DELBERT McCLINTON Oct. 5, PVCHall ARCH ENEMY, GOATWHORE, UNCURED Oct. 6, 1904MH DANNY GOKEY, TAUREN WELLS, RILEY CLEMMONS Oct. 6, T-U Ctr SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION OF PRINCE Oct. 6, FlaThtr WU-TANG CLAN (RZA, GZA, METHOD MAN, RAEKWON, GHOSTFACE KILLAH, U-GOD, INSPECTAH DECK, MASTA KILLA, CAPPADONNA) Oct. 7, StAugAmp AUTHORITY ZERO, RUNAWAY KID, INTHEWHALE Oct. 9, JackRabbs TODD SNIDER Oct. 10, PVCHall EDDIE IZZARD Oct. 10, FlaThtr PETER BRADLEY ADAMS Oct. 11, Café11 BENISE Oct. 11, FlaThtr SUWANNEE ROOTS REVIVAL: KELLER WILLIAMS’ PETTYGRASS, THE HILLBENDERS, DONNA THE BUFFALO, JIM LAUDERDALE, VERLON THOMPSON, LONELY HEARTSTRING BAND, THE LEE BOYS, THE SAUCE BOSS, BELLE & THE BAND, WHETHERMAN Oct. 11-14, SuwanneeMusic GENE WATSON Oct. 13, PVCHall MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER Oct. 13, FlaThtr IRATION, COMMON KINGS, KATASTRO Oct. 13, StAugAmp WELCOME TO MOCKVILLE Oct. 13, 1904MH ISRAEL & NEW BREED Oct. 13, Murray Hill Theatre WEEN Oct. 14, StAugAmp STEEP CANYON RANGERS Oct. 14, FlaThtr MUNDY Oct. 16, Culhane’s Irish Pub ANDERSON EAST, SAVANNAH CONLEY Oct. 16, Mavericks The STRUTS, WHITE REAPER, SPIRIT ANIMAL Oct. 17, Mavericks BOB LOG III Oct. 19, JackRabbs MEAN MARY & FRANK JAMES Oct. 19, Mudville COLT FORD Oct. 19, PVCHall BRETT ELDRIDGE, ABBY ANDERSON Oct. 20, Dailys DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE, CHARLY BLISS Oct. 20, StAugAmp GRIFFIN HOUSE Oct. 23, Café11 THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Oct. 25, T-U Ctr THUNDERPUSSY Oct. 26, JackRabbs ALICE IN CHAINS Oct. 26, StAugAmp SUWANNEE HULAWEEN: STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, ODESZA, JAMIROQUAI, JANELLE MONAE Oct. 26-28, SuwanneeMusic DWEEZIL ZAPPA Oct. 27, PVCHall

BRETT BASS & MELTED PLECTRUM Oct. 27, Seachasers LIL DICKY, MUSTARD, OLIVER TREE Oct. 29, StAugAmp PALE WAVES Oct. 30, JackRabbs BLUE OCTOBER Nov. 4, JackRabbs AMY RAY & her BAND, DANIELLE HOWLE BAND Nov. 8, PVCHall JAKOB’S FERRY STRAGGLERS Nov. 8, Mudville AQUEOUS, THE HEAVYPETS Nov. 9, JackRabbs JASON CRABB Nov. 9, Murray Hill Theatre SHEMEKIA COPELAND Nov. 10, PVCHall VINCE GILL Nov. 11, StAugAmp OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA Nov. 11, PVCHall JENNIFER KNAPP Nov. 14, Café11 KATHLEEN MADIGAN Nov. 15, FlaThtr THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES Nov. 16, FlaThtr STRAIGHT NO CHASER Nov. 18, FlaThtr STEPHEN STILLS, JUDY COLLINS Nov. 19, FlaThtr MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Nov. 20, T-UCtr BENJI BROWN Nov. 23, FlaThtr PIANO GUYS Nov. 26, FlaThtr DAVE KOZ, MINDI ABAIR, JONATHAN BUTLER, KEIKO MATSUI Nov. 29, FlaThtr MARC BROUSSARD & his BAND Nov. 29, PVCHall OLD DOMINION, MICHAEL RAY, HIGH VALLEY Nov. 30, StAugAmp GHOST PALE DEATH TOUR Dec. 1, FlaThtr JJ GREY, THE BAY STREET BAND, MILLAJOHN’S BLUE SOUL Dec. 1, Congaree & Penn Farm MANDY HARVEY Dec. 8, RitzTheatre IRIS DEMENT, PIETA BROWN Dec. 8, PVCHall PETER WHITE, RICK BRAUN, EUGE GROOVE Dec. 11, PVCHall JANE LYNCH, KATE FLANNERY, TIM DAVIS, THE TONY GUERRERO QUINTET Dec. 17, RitzTheatre CHRISTMAS WITH ROCKAPELLA Dec. 19, FlaThtr THE REVEREND HORTON HEAT, JUNIOR BROWN, THE BLASTERS, BIG SANDY Dec. 21, FlaThtr DONNA THE BUFFALO Dec. 29, PVCHall BRETT BASS & MELTED PLECTRUM Dec. 30, Seachasers MARCIA BALL & HER BAND Jan. 12, PVCHall THE KENNEDYS Jan. 17, Mudville ARLO GUTHRIE Jan. 23, FlaThtr JEANNIE ROBERTSON Jan. 26, FlaThtr TOM & NATALIE Jan. 26, Mudville PINK MARTINI Jan. 28, FlaThtr FINN MAGILL & DAVID CURLEY Jan. 29, Mudville UNDER THE STREETLAMP Feb. 2, PVCHall INDIGO GIRLS Feb. 9, PVCHall PINK March 5, VetsMemArena GET THE LED OUT March 15, FlaThtr JOAN OSBORNE SINGS SONGS OF BOB DYLAN March 21, PVCHall THE TEMPTATIONS, THE FOUR TOPS April 28, FlaThtr

If you haven’t heard of THE CHRIS THOMAS BAND, you’re probably not paying attention. The tirelessly gigging band plays jazz and Motown with major panache, 8:30 p.m., July 28, Whiskey Jax, Jax Beach, whiskeyjax.com, free.

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LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA GREEN TURTLE, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Buck Smith every Thur. Dan Voll every Fri. Vinyl Nite every Tue. SLIDERS, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 King Eddie, Pili Pili July 25. Tad Jennings July 26. 7 Street Band July 27.

Radio Love July 28. JCnMike, Woodward Johnson July 29.

Two Dudes from Texas July 30. Mark O’Quinn July 31

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 every Tue. & Thur.

Indie dance every Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance every Fri. MONTY’S/SHORES LIQUOR, 3644 St. Johns Ave., 389-1131 Melt Behind the Wheel 10 p.m. July 27. AudioKick July 28

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

ATLANTIC BEACH BREWING, 725 Atlantic Blvd., 372-4116 Jam session 7 p.m. July 27. Ashley Wilkinson 7 p.m. July 28 BLUE JAY LISTENING ROOM, 412 N. Second St., 834-1315 Chris Underal July 25. Jesse Montoya, Luke Peacock July 26. Samuel Herb, Cotter Hill & Bernardus 8 p.m. July 27. Pinebox Dwellers July 28. Ben Strok July 29.

Eryn Aug. 1 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Irish music 6:30 p.m. Sun. DJ Hal every Sat. FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 Evan Michael & the Well Wishers 10 p.m. July 27 & 28. Samuel Sanders July 29 GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 Third St. N., 201-9283 Adam Latiff July 27. Matt Henderson July 28 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov 7:30 p.m. Wed. Michael Smith Thur. Milton Clapp Fri. HOPTINGER BIER GARDEN, 333 N. First St., 222-0796 Honey Hounds July 27. Dylan Gerard July 31 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 Bluprint 10 p.m. July 27. Matt Henderson, Roger That July 28. Different Folk 7 p.m. every Fri. MEZZA, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger 6 p.m.

Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer 6 p.m. Thur. Mezza House Band 6 p.m. Mon. Trevor Tanner 6 p.m. Tue. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Rebecca Day July 25. Little Mike & the Tornadoes July 26. Austin Park July 27 & 28. Big John Trio July 29 SEACHASERS LOUNGE, 831 First St. N., 372-0444 Random Tandem 6 p.m., Blast of Grass 9 p.m. July 27. Big John Austill, Folk is People July 28. Groove Coalition, Cortnie Frazier July 29 SURFER THE BAR, 200 First St. N., 372-9756 Tad Jennings 9 p.m. July 25. Chillula 9 p.m. July 27. Sun-Dried Vibes 9 p.m.

July 28. Soulo Lyon 9 p.m. July 29. Donavon Frankenreiter, Sam Lewis, Lisa Bouchelle 9 p.m. July 30. Barrett Thomas July 31 WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 Sam Herb 7 p.m. July 25. VOX 7 p.m. July 26. Party Cartel 8 p.m.

July 27. The Chris Thomas Band July 28. Against the Grain July 29

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 345-5760 Yardij, Denver Hall, Southpoint, Billy & Bella, King Complex 7:30 p.m. July 27. The Fritz 9 p.m. July 28 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon Thur. DJ NickFresh Sat. DJ Randall Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, JAX LANDING, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6:30 p.m. July 25. Ace Winn 8:30 p.m. July 28 JAX LANDING, 353-1188 Groove Coalition 7 p.m. July 27.

WildFire Rising 6 p.m., 60 West Band 10 p.m., fireworks 10:30 p.m. July 28. The Katz Downstairz 6 p.m. July 29 MAVERICKS LIVE, JAX LANDING, 356-1110 De La Ghetto 9 p.m. July 27. Lil Baby 9 p.m. July 28 MYTH, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 D3tay 9 p.m. July 25. Mike Shea, Twisted T, Q45, Caleb Anderson, FierceKind, Sub-Lo July 27. Groove Conductor, Sorce, Xander July 28

FLEMING ISLAND

BOONDOCKS, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497 Paul Ivey 6 p.m. July 25. Samuel Herb 6 p.m. July 26. Mark Johns, Black Creek Ri’zin’ July 27. Matt Knowles, Kevin Ski 7 p.m.

July 28. Ivan Smith 6 p.m. Aug. 1 WHITEY’S, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Savannah Leigh Bassett 6 p.m. July 26. Boogie Freaks 9 p.m. July 27.

Ginger Beard Man July 28. Cliff Dorsey, Stephen Quinn July 29

INTRACOASTAL

CLIFF’S BAR, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Last Resort July 25. City of Bridges 9 p.m. July 27. Vegas Gray July 28 JERRY’S BAR, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Vegas Gray 8:30 p.m. July 27. Snow 8:30 p.m. July 28

MANDARIN

ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci July 25 & 29 26 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 25-31, 2018

IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, 209-5209 Jay C Jr. July 26.

Joe Santana’s Kingfish July 27. Life Line July 28. Tier 2, Hot Pocketz July 29

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

CHEERS PARK AVENUE, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855 DJ Capone 9:30 p.m. July 25 THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Tue.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 DJ Covert July 26. Love Monkey 10 p.m. July 27 & 28

PONTE VEDRA

MEDURE, 818 A1A, 543-3797 Ace Winn July 25. Ryan Campbell July 26. The Chris Thomas Band July 27. Latin Allstars July 28 TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 Billy Bowers 6 p.m. July 25.

Beach City July 26. Ivan Pulley July 27. Scott Elley July 28 TAPS BAR & GRILLE, 2220 C.R. 210, 819-1554 Mark Stevens 8 p.m. July 25. 5 O’Clock Shadow July 27. Kurt Lanham July 28

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

HOPTINGER BIER GARDEN, 1037 Park St., 903-4112 Lurk City 8 p.m. July 28 MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Koryn Hawthorne 8 p.m. July 28 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Alterbeast, Inferi, Emporos July 27. Local Lockdown 2 Hip Hop Show 9 p.m.

July 28. Gr8frt, Goodfires, Royal Oaks 9 p.m. July 29 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Good Burger, BeBe, Ebony, Sweet Tea 7 p.m. July 26. Discordant Generation, Mudtown 7 p.m. July 27. The Pauses 7 p.m. July 29. The Stone Eye, Suburban Clay, Stranger Than Fiction, N.M.Y. 7 p.m. July 31 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside, 389-2449 The Suedes, Great Dames, Debrann, Terrain 10:30 a.m. July 28

ST. AUGUSTINE

ARNOLD’S LOUNGE, 3912 N. U.S. 1, 824-8738 Lisa & the Mad Hatters 9 p.m. July 28. Blistur 9 p.m. July 29. DJ Alex 7 p.m. every Fri. PROHIBITION KITCHEN, 119 St. George, 209-5704 Leelynn Osborne, LP Trio July 25. David Loose, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine July 26. Smokestack, Denton Elkins, Ramona July 27. Raisin Cake Orchestra, Chillula July 28. Be Easy July 29. Wes Cobb, Sea Floor Explosives July 30. Colton McKenna, Stephen Pigman July 31 SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 The Great Clown Wars (Winchowskers Experiment) 9 p.m. July 26. Degreaser, Scraps, Mercy Me 8 p.m. July 27. Flagman, Velocirapture, Giraffrica 9 p.m. July 28 TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Cottonmouth 9 p.m. July 27 & 28

SAN MARCO

JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks, 398-7496 Fractured Fairytales, Blood, Bath & Beyond 8 p.m. July 26. Rosedale, Parkridge, Flag on Fire, Oxford House 8 p.m. July 27. Striking Matches, Strangerwolf 8 p.m. July 28. Stranger Than Fiction, The Fallen Sons, Suffering Overload July 29. Ravel, Little Girl 8 p.m. July 30. Becomes Astral, Todays Last Tragedy, Tethys Aug. 1. Legit, Shepard, Kid Euro, Skam, Representing Nukaos, Brandon Alexander Aug. 3 MUDVILLE GRILLE, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Mean Mary 7 p.m. July 26. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer, Linda Grenville, Robin & Matt Soergel, Sketchy Raccoon Girls 7 p.m.

July 27

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955 Barrett Jockers 8 p.m. July 26 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Daryl Hance July 25. Paul Lundgren Band 9 p.m. July 27. 7 Street Band 9 p.m. July 28. Delton Elkins Aug. 1. Melissa Smith open mic every Thur.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

CROOKED ROOSTER, 148 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 653-2337 DJ Toy July 25. The Litt Family 8 p.m. July 28 HYPERION BREWING, 1740 N. Main St., 518-5131 Cindy Davenport, Highway Jones, Tim Kates 6 p.m. July 28. Eric Moore July 29 PALMS FISH CAMP, 6359 Heckscher Dr., 240-1672 Taylor Shami July 25 & Aug. 1. Billy Bowers July 27. Bush Doctors July 28. Michael Ward, Souls of Joy July 29 SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Emotron, Kisses Only, Charlie Velours, Cutthroat 8 p.m. July 26.

Ghostwitch, Black Stache, Burden Affinity 8 p.m. July 27

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FOLIO DINING Not even a year old, RIVER & POST has already earned praise for its locally sourced menu, served indoors or on the rooftop bar, overlooking the city from a Riverside point of view. A sizable wine list and craft cocktails complete the experience. photo by Devon Sarian

AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA BEACH

BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. On the water at Centre Street’s end. Southern hospitality, upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com.

F Family-owned café in historic building. Worldly fare, made-from-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh veggies, seafood. Dine in or al fresco under oakshaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub brews beer onsite; imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season THE CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F For nearly 40 years, familyowned-and-operated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials.

HH. $$ FB L Sa-M; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F BOJ winner/favorite. Authentic Northern-style pizzas, 20+ toppings, pie/slice. Calzones. $ BW TO L D M-Sa THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassauhealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa POINTE RESTAURANT, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. 2017 BOJ winner. In awardwinning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining; in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2017 BOJ winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily

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K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch

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SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F BOJ winner/favorite. Oceanfront.

Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, seafood.

Open-air upstairs balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310, traysburgerstation.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite.

Family-owned-and-operated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa

ARLINGTON + REGENCY

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802.

F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK.

AVONDALE + ORTEGA

EL JEFE, 947 Edgewood Ave. S., 619-0938, eljefejax.com.

Tex-Mex à la Chefs Scott Schwartz and José Solome, plus craft margaraitas, combo meals. $$ FB TO K L, D Daily FOOD ADDICTZ GRILL, 1044 Edgewood Ave. S., 240-1987. F Family-and-veteran-owned place is all about home cooking.

Faves: barbecued pulled pork, blackened chicken, Caesar wrap, Portobello mushroom burger. $ K TO B L D Tu-Su HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. American pub. 1/2-lb. burgers, fish sandwiches. Local beers, HH. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 1, 381-6670, mojobbq.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/ favorite. Pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue. Delta fried catfish. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher, USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. French/ Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Down-home fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362, south.kitchen. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Southern classics: crispy catfish with smoked gouda grits, familystyle fried chicken, burgers, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE INTRACOASTAL. INDIA’S, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajaxcom. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498.

F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. BOJ favorite. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. F 2017 BOJ favorite. Since 1989.

Family-owned place has an extensive menu of traditional

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DINING DIRECTORY Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups.

Low-sodium & gluten-free. $$$ BW TO L D Tu-Sa THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. Gluten-free pizzas, desserts. HH specials. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. F BOJ favorite. Popular gastropub has craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, signature plates, tacos and … whiskey. HH M-F. $$ FB B Sa & Su; L F; D Nightly

BEACHES

(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

AL’S PIZZA, 240 Third St. N., Neptune Beach, 853-6773, thecraftpizzaco.com. F Al Mansur re-opened good ol’ Al’s, in a new spot. Dine inside or out. $$ BW L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM SUBS, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. F 2017 BOJ winner.

Fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch. $ K BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201, 374-5735. 2017 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BREEZY COFFEE SHOP WINE BAR, 235 Eighth Ave. S., 241-2211, breezycoffeeshopcafe.com. Beachy coffee & wine shop by day; wine bar at night. Fresh pastries, breakfast sandwiches all day.

Grab-n-Go salads, hummus. $ BW K TO B L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET Café, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F BOJ winner/favorite. SEE RIVERSIDE. FLYING IGUANA Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. F Classic Old World Roman fare, big Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 241 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 425-1025. 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F BOJ winner/favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE SAN MARCO.

BIG SHOTS!

OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com.

F Scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB, 15 N. Ocean St., 844-5000, spliffsgastropub.com. 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Music venue has munchie apps, mac & cheese dishes, pockets, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. HH M-F. $ BW L D M-Sa URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 516-7799, urbangrind.coffee. F BOJ favorite. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, pastries, smoothies, bagels. Chicken/tuna salad, sandwiches. $ B L M-F URBAN GRIND EXPRESS, 50 W. Laura St., 516-7799. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill.com. 16+ years. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F. $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa

FLEMING ISLAND

GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE RIVERSIDE. MOJO Smokehouse, 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636.

F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE AVONDALE. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Real fish camp. Gator tail, catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. 30 years of awesome gourmet pizza, baked dishes. All day HH M-Th. $ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK.

MANDARIN + NW ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE INTRACOASTAL. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199, athenscafejax.com. 2017 BOJ winner. 20+ years of Greek fare, serving dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), Greek beers. Vegetarian-friendly. Full bar.

Early bird menu Mon.-Fri. $$ FB L M-F; D M-Sa

CHRIS ELLIS

Black Sheep

1534 Oak St. • Riverside Born in: Rota, Spain Years in Biz: 8+ Favorite Bar: Dos Gatos Favorite Cocktail Style: Well boubon & diet Go-To Ingredients: Love Hangover Cure: Let me know when you find one.

Will Not Cross My Lips: Haven't found anything yet.

Insider’s Secret: I like puppies and my favorite color is clear.

Celebrity Seen at Your Bar: Shad Khan When You Say, "The Usual": Tecate MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE AVONDALE. M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, mshackburgers. com. 2017 BOJ winner. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine indoors or out. $$ BW L D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 N. Third St., 458-1390. 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE MANDARIN. RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 34 years and counting, the iconic seafood place serves blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE BAYMEADOWS.

CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA

CAPTAIN STAN’S SMOKEHOUSE, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552. Barbecue, sides, hot dogs, burgers, desserts.

Dine in or out on picnic tables. $$ FB K TO L & D Tu-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 6586 GA. Hwy. 40 B6, St. Marys, 912-576-7006. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. OUTERBANKS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 140 The Lakes Blvd., Ste. H, Kingsland, 912-729-5499. Fresh seafood, burgers, steaks, wings. $$ FB TO D Nightly

DOWNTOWN

BELLWETHER, 100 N. Laura St., 802-7745, bellwetherjax. com. Elevated Southern classics in an understated site, with chef/owner Jon Insetta’s focus on flavors; chef Kerri Rogers’ culinary creativity. Seasonal menu. Rotating local craft beers, regional spirits, cold brew coffee program. $$ FB TO L M-F CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth, 356-8282, casadoraitalian. com. F Serving Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza.

Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa ELEMENT BISTRO & CRAFT BAR, 333 E. Bay St., 438-5173.

In Myth Nightclub. Locally sourced, organic fare, fresh herbs, spices. HH $$ FB D, Tu-Su 28 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 25-31, 2018

FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477.

Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070, jaxdiner.com.

Chef Roderick “Pete” Smith, local culinary expert, uses locally sourced ingredients from area farmers, vendors in American & Southern dishes. Seasonal brunch. $ K TO B L M-F, D F METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Dinner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200, mojobbq.com. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE AVONDALE. MOON DOG PIE HOUSE, 115 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 105, 287-3633, moondogpiehouse.com. Wings, apps, subs, calzones–and specialty pizza pies. $$ BW TO K L, D Daily NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. BOJ fave. Organic soup, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural beer/wine. $ BW TO B L D Daily

ORANGE PARK

BOONDOCKS GRILL & BAR, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove Springs, 406-9497, boondocksrocks.com. Apps, burgers, wings, seafood, steak, weekend specials, craft cocktails. HH $$ FB TO K D M-F; L, D Sa & Su 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 Blvd., 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com.

F 2017 BOJ favorite. Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO.

DINING DIRECTORY BITE-SIZED

ICE, ICE,

BABY

Innovative dessert place is SO COLD

Not your dorm room ramen–CRANE RAMEN, in Riverside on Park Street, offers made-from-scratch items (vegetarian, vegan, kimchi, gyoza) made with locally sourced ingredients when possible. Craft cocktails, too. photo by Devon Sarian THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. F BOJ fave. Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas; 35+ years. 75+ import beers. $ FB L D Daily SPRING PARK COFFEE, 328 Ferris St., Green Cove, 531-9391, springparkcoffee.com. F Fresh-roasted Brass Tacks coffee, handcrafted hot & cold drinks, lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, pastries, breakfast. $ B L D Daily

PONTE VEDRA BEACH

AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2017 BOJ winner/ favorite. SEE INTRACOASTAL. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. M SHACK NOCATEE, 641 Crosswater Pkwy., 395-3575. F 2017 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE SAN MARCO.

RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS + WESTSIDE

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

2017 BOJ winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch. $$ BW L D Tu-Sa, R Sa AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE INTRACOASTAL. BIG OAK BBQ & Catering, 1948 Henley Rd., Middleburg, 214-3041. 1440 Dunn Ave., 757-2225, bigoakbbqfl.com.

Family-owned-and-operated. Smoked chicken, pulled pork, ribs, sides, stumps. $$ K TO L D M-Sa BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. BOJ winner. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Specials, rooftop bar.

HH. $$$ FB R Sa & Su; L M-F; D Nightly BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, 855-1181, boldbeancoffee.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Smallbatch, artisanal approach to sourcing and roasting singleorigin, direct-trade coffees. Signature blends, hand-crafted syrups, espressos, craft beers. $ BW TO B L Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com.

Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CRANE RAMEN, 1029 Park St., 253-3282. Ramen done right; vegetarian, vegan items, kimchi, gyoza. Dine in or out. HH. $$ FB K L, D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2017 BOJ winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espresso-based drinks, sandwiches, desserts, daily specials.

Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 2017 BOJ winner. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches.

Dine outside at some E-Sts. $ BW K L D Daily FOO DOG CURRY TRADERS, 869 Stockton St., 551-0327, foodogjax.com. Southeast Asian, Indian inspired fare, all gluten-free, from scratch. Vegan & omnivore. $$ TO L, D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. F 2017 BOJ winner. Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft, import beers, organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw

fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILLE, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055.

Made-to-order sandwiches, wraps. $ TO B L M-Sa LARRY’S, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 8102 Blanding Blvd., 779-1933. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. M SHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. 2017 BOJ winner.

SEE BEACHES. SOUTHERN ROOTS FILLING STATION, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. 2017 BOJ winner. Fresh vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. 2017 BOJ winner. First-run, indie/ art films. Beer, local drafts, wine, pizza–Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme–hot dogs, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll.

Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Patio. $$ BW L D Daily

ST. AUGUSTINE

AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. SEE INTRACOASTAL. THE CORAZON CINEMA & CAFE, 36 Granada St., 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. F Sandwiches, combos, pizza. Iindie and first-run movies. $$ Daily DESSERT FIRST BISTRO, 121 Yacht Club Dr., 417-0468, dessertfirstbistro.com. It’s all made from scratch: breakfast, lunch, desserts. Plus coffees, espressos, craft beers, wine, hot teas. $ BW K TO B, L Tu-Su THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free options.

Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F 34+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 347-3288, mardibar.com. F Lively spot has wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264, mojobbq.com.

F 2017 BOJ winner. SEE AVONDALE. SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A, 217-3256. F SEE BEACHES. SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632, planetsarbez.com.

Local music venue has gourmet grilled cheese: Sarbez melt: smoked mozzarella, turkey, bacon, signature sauce, local sourdough. Local craft beers. $ BW L, D Daily WOODPECKER’S Backyard BBQ, 4930 S.R. 13, 531-5670, woodpeckersbbq.weebly.com. F Smoked fresh daily.

Brisket, ribs, pork, sausage, turkey: in sandwiches, plates by the pound. 8 sauces, 10 sides. $$ TO L D Tu-Su

SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK

THE BEARDED PIG Southern BBQ & Beer Garden, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. F 2017 BOJ favorite. Barbecue joint Southern style: brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco, 398-1949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally.

250+ wines. Wood-fired oven-baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 1905 Hendricks Ave. 2017 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500.

F 2017 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. Upscale; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, katsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609, havanajax.com. F 2017 BOJ winner. Bite Club certified. Cuban sandwiches, black beans & rice, plantains, steaks, seafood, roast pork. Spanish wine, drink specials, mojitos, Cuba libres. Nonstop HH. $ FB K L D Daily METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodinercom. F 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Original upscale diner in a 1930s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. Some Metros serve dinner. $$ B R L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. 2017 BOJ winner/favorite. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza.

Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily

SOUTHSIDE + TINSELTOWN

ALHAMBRA Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. BOJ winner. Open 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. F 2017 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F 2017 BOJ favorite.

SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach, Ste. 10, 206-612-6596.

F Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. F 2017 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES.

SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE

ANDY’S GRILL, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com. F 2017 BOJ favorite. Inside Jax Farmers Market. Local, regional, international produce.

Breakfast, sandwiches. $ B L D M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. F 2017 BOJ favorite. SEE ORANGE PARK. TIKI ISLAND TAP HOUSE, 614 Pecan Park Rd., 403-0776.

Casual spot serves hot dogs, burgers, gator tail, gator jerky.

Gator pond! $ BW TO D, F; L, D Sa & Su. UPTOWN KITCHEN & BAR, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptownmarketjax.com. F Bite Club certified. Fresh fare, innovative menus, farm-to-table selections, daily specials. $$ BW TO B L Daily

WE’RE DEEP IN SWELTERING SUMMERTIME, WITH sunscreen, beaches, sand and Ol’ Sol and something hella cold to go with it all. Cue Snowgenix, a Taiwanese ice cream shop in a little strip mall on Old Baymeadows Road.

The menu tells of Snowboxes (aka sundaes), regular shaved snow (no toppings), Cha-Slushies and specialty items like Bubble Tea and Dragon’s Breath ($6.50), which are giant fruity cereal puffs frozen with nitrogen–SO fun, because you do feel like a fire-breathing dragon (the taste isn’t super-great) as you consume these. According to the staff, the menu changes frequently, so the possibilities here are endless!

Xue Hua Bing is described as ‘fluffy ice cream.’ Its texture is different from a usual summertime scoop.

Snowgenix makes each cup to order–I was fascinated by the whole process. It starts with a giant block of frozen ice-cream base, like coffee or cheesecake, put in a spinning contraption. Then, a device that looks like a veggie peeler-type thingy expertly shaves off long, paper-thin ribbons of ‘ice cream’ or, as the Snowgenix folks call it, snow. The ribbons are then layered in a bowl, giving the dish a light, airy bite.

When this heaping bowl of snow ribbons is handed over, it’s your turn to create! There are many specialty sundaes (one size, $7.79), like Chocolate Monster–a chocolate snow base with Oreo crumbles, chocolate syrup and chocolate chips–or The Unicorn– cotton-candy base with marshmallow and cottoncandy crunch and condensed cream. Heavy, heavy fuel. Want to lighten up? The Paradise is strawberry snow, fresh strawberries, fruity cereal puffs and sweetened condensed milk. Each bowl is a work of art. Most sundaes include a plastic syringe filled with various goodies: chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup, sweetened condensed milk. Drizzle syrups on top or inject in the base.

SNOWGENIX 9932 Old Baymeadows Rd., 503-5992, facebook.com/Snowgenix Yes, you can have a regular shaved snow–small, $5.25; large $6.25; extra-large $8.88. Add a buck for one additional flavor. Pile on toppings and syrups at 75¢ a pop. Your choices of fruit shaved snow (dairyfree) are refreshing saves for this summer heat wave: honeydew, mango, lychee, watermelon and pink lemonade are available now. To some, honeydews are the least of all the melons, but at Snowgenix, they reign supreme! One bite of the light, airy honeydew snow will energize you.

And last but so not least: Snow-Na-Da or, as I call it, A Cup O’ Magic. Mango snow is layered with freshly diced mango, sprinkled with a healthy shake of chamoy “hot” sauce and topped with a tamarind straw. Many cultures add spicy elements to fresh papaya, mango, pineapple and others, so let’s get with it! The sweetened tamarind paste is dipped in a little extra spice and formed around the plastic straw (to get at it, take a bite from the side). This spicy, sweet, refreshing, clean choice is a masterpiece, a point of pride at Snowgenix.

Brentley Stead biteclub@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ If you have a recommendation, shoot me an email at biteclub@folioweekly.com.

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Examining the fine history of mixing SPIRITS and BREW

ONE BOURBON, ONE SCOTCH AND ONE BEER COCKTAIL

JACKSONVILLE IS RIFE WITH OUTSTANDING cocktail bars. Names like Dos Gatos, Sidecar and Lemon Bar leap to mind. But ask where to get a good beer cocktail and you’re likely to hear crickets. That’s a real shame, because the beer cocktail has been around for millennia and America was– and still could be–an innovator in the art form that can be, according to a pro we know, the best of both worlds.

In beer’s infancy, it often took on strange flavors; in modern terms, it got skunked. Brewing methods, ingredients and theories varied widely and wildly.

To sell folks the fouled fermentables, all kinds of flavors went in. One notable elixir, found in King Midas’ tomb, included grapes and honey. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s modern-day version is Midas Touch.

Fast-forward several thousand years to when beer was a common ingredient in cocktails from the mundane to the bizarre.

Beer may have played a huge role in the founding of our great nation, but in our society’s early days, it wasn’t very good.

Beer shipped from Germany and England was far superior. Hence, other forms of alcohol–rum and fine ciders–were popular.

Beer made a comeback during a minor tiff between the Colonies and Britain in the late 1700s.

Mixing beer with other alcohols became The Thing, spawning drinks like RattleSkull (dark beer, rum, lime juice, nutmeg), Flip (beer, sugar, rum, eggs, served hot) and Syllabub (cider, egg whites, sugar,

lemon). You gotta hand it to the colonists– they were inventive.

Among the more infamous beer cocktails is the Irish Car Bomb. Whoever gave it that name was just plain insensitive and quite possibly a total jerk. The drink: Guinness, with a shot of Baileys Irish Cream and Jameson Irish Whiskey thrown in. Despite what many think, the drink is Irish in name only due to its ingredients.

It was first mixed here in the U.S. of A. Order one in Ireland and you get the bartender’s death stare or even a love tap in the face from an Irish fist. Car bombs were a go-to tactical weapon during The Troubles (1968-’98) as Irish Catholics warred against Irish Protestants.

Another shot-in-a-beer drink is the boilermaker, elixir of the great unwashed. Just as porter was named for the hardworking men who drank it (London baggage handlers were “perters”), the boilermaker is so called for railroad machinists who ran steam-powered locomotives. It’s said the men would finish a shift and head straight to the pub for a shot and a pint. There are two schools of thought on how to drink it: One contends the shot should be drunk first, then the beer; the other avers the full shot glass is dropped in the beer and the whole thing drunk. Both agree whiskey is always the shot.

More cocktails made with beer are the snake bite, black-and-tan and peach beer mimosa–grand content for another column.

Marc Wisdom marc@folioweekly.com

PINT-SIZED PI NT-S NT -SIZ ZED ED B BREWERS’ REWE WERS ERS R ’ COMM COMMUNITY MM MUN UNIT ITY IT Y AARDWOLF BREWING COMPANY 1461 Hendricks Ave., San Marco

BOTTLENOSE BREWING 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, Southside

PINGLEHEAD BREWING COMPANY 12 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park

AMELIA TAVERN RESTAURANT & BREWPUB 318 Centre St., Fernandina Beach

DOG ROSE BREWING CO. 77 Bridge St., St. Augustine

RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach

ANCIENT CITY BREWING 3420 Agricultural Ctr. Dr., St. Augustine

ENGINE 15 BREWING CO. DOWNTOWN 633 Myrtle Ave. N., Downtown

RUBY BEACH BREWING 131 1st Ave N., Jax Beach

ANHEUSER-BUSCH 1100 Ellis Rd. N., Northside

ENGINE 15 BREWING CO. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, Jax Beach

RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY 835 Museum Cir., Southbank

ATLANTIC BEACH BREWING COMPANY 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 3, Atlantic Beach

GREEN ROOM BREWING, LLC 228 Third St. N., Jax Beach

SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY 9735 Gate Pkwy., Southside

BEARDED BUFFALO BREWING COMPANY 1012 King St., Downtown

HYPERION BREWING COMPANY 1740 Main St. N., Springfield

SOUTHERN SWELLS BREWING CO. 1312 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach

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

INTUITION ALE WORKS 929 E. Bay St., Downtown

VETERANS UNITED CRAFT BREWERY 8999 Western Way, Ste. 104, Southside

BOLD CITY BREWERY 2670 Rosselle St., Ste. 7, Riverside

MAIN AND SIX BREWING COMPANY 1636 Main St. N., Northside

WICKED BARLEY BREWING COMPANY 4100 Baymeadows Rd.

BOLD CITY DOWNTOWN 109 E. Bay St., Jacksonville

OLD COAST ALES 300 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine

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World Cup soccer makes Chef Bill feel CRAFTY … and CROTCHETY as ever

KA-BOB’S

YOUR UNCLE OVERSET

I SPENT SEVERAL WEEKS THIS SUMMER WATCHING World Cup soccer. I find the tournament fascinating. Naturally, I was cheering for the countries whose cuisine I enjoy the most.

Yes, even watching the World Cup makes me think of food. Needless to say, I was sad to see nations such as Spain, Morocco and Argentina, and even Iran, go down early, but I’m sure their fans can console themselves with delicious post-defeat meals.

There was one thing, though, that disturbed me as I watched the matches. It was a commercial showing what appeared to be a chef assembling a burger. Not just any burger—a delicious-looking beef patty on an artisan-looking bun with fried onions, melted cheese and other assorted, beautifully arranged garnishes. It was most definitely Instagram-worthy.

What was the product advertised?

Mickey D’s! Are you kidding me right now?

How do they have the audacity to call their food “CRAFTED”? As if there are chefs in those kitchens, hand-making individual, high-quality, upscale burgers. It’s the same company: Replacing employees with order kiosks as it uses the word CRAFT to describe mass-produced, sodium bombs politely termed “food.”

Yet, sadly, Mickey D’s isn’t the only party guilty of misusing the word “craft.”

First, there’s that chain that promotes its “hand-crafted guacamole,” which tastes like it’s from a can, and another bragging of its “crafted cocktails.” I hear tell Starbucks will start opening specialty coffee bars offering “craft” coffee. Even Disney can’t help itself, with its new “crafted” Italian restaurant.

Let me tell y’all, I do my best to never lower the high level of quality my weekly column enjoys by throwing politics into the stew, but if a senator were to propose a bill banning the word “CRAFTED,” I’d be forever indebted. What was once a respectable, descriptive word for an item produced with pride in workmanship, attention to detail,

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I refuse to let this word abuse distract me from what’s really important about the World Cup: Which soccer powerhouse nation’s fare will I enjoy at my next meal? Even though the Iranians made an early exit, their cuisine is still relevant—perfect for a hot grill on a July evening. So here’s to the wide world of cuisine! Urrrrrr … I mean sports.

CHEF BILL’S IRANIAN CHICKEN KABOBS

Ingredients • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts • cut into 2-inch cubes • 2 lemons, zested and juiced • 1 tbsp. sumac or saffron • 2 small cayenne chili peppers • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped • 1/4 onion, diced • 1 tsp. ginger, grated • 1/2 tsp. turmeric • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt • Salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Place cayenne, garlic, parsley and •• ginger in a blender. Blend for a •• minute to mix.

2. Add sumac, lemon zest and juice, •• turmeric and yogurt. Blend •• until smooth.

3. Pour the marinade over chicken; •• marinade overnight.

4. Drain the chicken, discard marinade.

•• Thread chicken cubes on skewers •• and grill.

Until we cook again,

Chef Bill Thompson cheffedup@folioweekly.com __________________________________ Email Chef Bill Thompson, owner of Fernandina’s Amelia Island Culinary Academy, at cheffedup@folioweekly.com, for inspiration and to get Cheffed-Up!

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Francesca, These days, pet-friendly lodging is plentiful.

On behalf of those who want to have fun without spending a ridiculous amount of money on fees, I did some digging and found some outstanding pet-friendly hotel chains that allow pets to stay for free.

Red Roof Inn takes pet-friendly to a new level—not only do pets stay for free, you get a 10 percent discount when you bring your pet. Though Red Roof doesn’t have posh amenities, the no-nonsense hotel chain has no weight or breed limit, and has devoted an entire social media page declaring their love of all things four-legged and furry.

Kimpton’s famous pet-friendly policy is quite reasonable: no extra charges, no weight limits and no limit on the number of pets per room. Pups are welcomed by name and warmly invited to nightly receptions— free treats for them, free drinks for you.

Plus, a concierge is on paw to give a list of nearby pet-friendly spots. Additional perks, like cozy beds and dining bowls, are also provided to ensure pets enjoy their stay.

FYI: This chain is not just dog-friendly, it’s whatever-you-have friendly, so bring your feathery and scaly friends, too!

ALOFT HOTELS

Aloft is an upscale boutique chain that will treat your pet like the important guest he or she is. Canines up to 40 pounds are greeted with toys and woof-alicious treats upon check-in, and rooms are stocked with dog beds and bowls, compliments of the ARF (Animals R Fun) program. Polices vary slightly by location, but you’ll never have to worry about paying any pet deposit or cleaning fee.

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There’s no question that pet travel is on the rise, and many hotel chains are wising up and rolling out the red carpet for four-legged family members. Not all pet-friendly hotels/ motels are created equal, though. Pet policies vary widely among the franchises, and even if a hotel chain boasts dog-friendly digs, some individual hotels within the chain may impose pet fees or not allow pets because of local laws prohibiting such. When in doubt, call a hotel directly and determine its specific policy. Some hotels allow only dogs; some allow pets only under a certain weight, and some have a two-pet maximum. It’s also important to abide by house rules and follow proper pet etiquette to ensure you and your pet leave a pawsitive mark.

As you can see, there are quite a few options when it comes to finding a petfriendly place to stay while traveling.

In fact, it may be hard to make a final decision. Whatever choice you make, though, remember it’s about the journey, and comfort for you and your pet.

Davi mail@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Davi thinks that treats on pillows are among the finest things in life.

PET TIP: GOOD LUCK SLEEPING NOW HASHEM AL-GHAILI HAS RELEASED A VIDEO, BASED ON A LEGIT research paper, that will give arachnophobics nightmares for days (nights?). The world’s spiders could eat the entire human race in a year, then go back for seconds. See, spiders consume 400 to 800 million tons of biomass annually; humans comprise a measly 287 million tons. If that’s not creepy-crawly enough, check this: With spiders’ estimated population of 21 quadrillion (no, that’s NOT a typo and, YES, that’s a real number), the human-to-spider ratio is roughly 1 to 2.8 million. That’s 2.8 million spiders for every man, woman, child and whatever Ted Cruz is.

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LOCAL PET EVENTS PETCO ADOPTIONS • Adoptable Cats Meet & Greet, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. July 25-31 at Petco, 1514 C.R. 220, Fleming Island, 215-7498, petco.com.

Also noon-12:30 p.m. July 28 and 29 at Petco, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 273-0964, petco.com.

HELP THE TAILS • The Brewz Bartram Park staff donates cash tips, 7-10 p.m. July 27 at 14866 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 101, Southside, to benefit Pit Sisters’ programs, part of TAILS (Teaching Animals & Inmates Life Skills). Free food and DJ Cee, 6 p.m. 379-2478, brewz.beer, pitsisters.org.

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NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY & PETSMART ADOPTION WAGGIN’ TEAM • Meet adorable dogs and cats ready for adoption, noon-2 p.m. July 28 at Pet Supermarket, 1416 Sadler Rd., Fernandina Beach, 277-4115, petsupermarket.com.

TOWN CENTER PET ADOPTIONS • Cat and dog adoptions are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 28 at PetSmart, 10261 River Marsh Dr., Ste. 143, 997-1335.

92 AT THE JACKSONVILLE ZOO • Hot enough? When two local weather authorities predict the heat will hit 92°F or more, a half-off general admission coupon is posted on jacksonvillezoo.org, through Aug. 31. Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org.

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AYLA’S ACRES NO-KILL ANIMAL RESCUE • Thrift shop open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun., 142 King St., St. Augustine, 484-8792, aylasacres.org. Proceeds benefit Rescue’s missions. Actress Loretta Swit donated stuff for Loretta’s Loft!

KATZ 4 KEEPS ADOPTION DAYS • Adoptions are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 28 & 29 and every Sat. and Sun. at 935B A1A N., Ponte Vedra, 834-3223, katz4keeps.org.

CAMP PAW PRINTS • Kids, in grades K-8, interact with animals; arts & crafts, games, learning to care for pets, yoga, videos; $200/camper/week.

Half-day or full-day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., through Aug. 3 at Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside, 725-8766, jaxhumane.org. ____________________________________ JULY 25-31, 2018 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 33

NEWS OF THE WEIRD REACH OUT FAR ENOUGH

Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who made fortunes in tech-related fields have discovered a spiritually enriching new guru, Jess Magic, a ukulele player and singer who calls herself a “heartist.” At Magic’s intimate, invitationonly Soul Salons, folks share their energy and join “songversations”—philosophical rap and improvised music and dance—a process Magic calls “a play date for your inner child.”

Andrew Hewitt, creator of Game Changers 500, explains: “For people who live most of the time in their head, this feels like magic.” The New York Times reported that Magic believes her appeal is in response to the spiritual hollowness wealthy executives feel. “People forget that they’re human beings rather than human doings,” she said.

THE RAIN & ZANE? C’MON

Patriotism inspired Rain Wiggand, 22, and Zane Liles, 21, of Collins, Ohio, to construct an American flag using more than 2,000 Budweiser, Bud Light and Miller Lite beer cans. Wiggand posted pictures of the “beer flag” on Twitter on July 4. “It was a rough month of work for Zane and I,” Wiggand confessed ungrammatically, adding that they “averaged somewhere around 14 beers a night for 28 days straight.” Six friends helped, he said, but they drank only from Thursday to Sunday. Liles told BuzzFeed News, “It was a month-long hangover that nothing could cure.” He said the project hadn’t ruined beer for him. “I can still drink beer with the best of them.”

AND MAYBE SLOWHAND CAN SING “TEARS IN HEAVEN”

In Ghana, the reaction of mourners at a funeral is a measure of the deceased’s position in the community. For family members who are unable to express their emotions openly, though, professional mourners can be hired to cry for them. In July, a leader of one team of criers told BBC Africa the fee they charge is based on the size of the funeral. The Kumasi Funeral Criers Association offers several styles of crying, such as crying with swagg, crying and rolling on the ground, and crying and vomiting. Ghanian funerals also feature

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dancing pallbearers and giant billboards to announce funeral arrangements.

DIDJA FIND JIMMY HOFFA?

In 1985, Tosya Garibyan of Arinj, in Armenia, asked her husband, Levon Arkelian, 44, to dig a pit under their home so she could store potatoes. Once he started, Radio Free Europe reported, he couldn’t stop. Twenty-three years later, the underground oasis Arkelian created is a tourist attraction. Working as many as 18 hours a day with only a hammer and chisel, Arkelian created seven rooms, stairwells and passages running as deep as 65 feet. He adorned the space with carvings and décor made from found objects. Arkelian died in 2008; his widow welcomes tourists to her museum, which includes his shredded work boots and tools. She admits they argued about the big dig. “He ruined his health because of this hole,” she told RFE.

A CUP OF WHAT?

In June, Ramdin, a 62-year-old security guard in Kanpur, India, told doctors he was robbed by muggers who attacked him and knocked him out, scoring about $722 (he’d just sold his motorbike). When he awoke, Ramdin was suffering from severe abdominal pain, which caused him, 10 days later, to go to Rama Hospital, where a scan showed a steel cup in his abdomen. Senior surgeon Dr. Dinesh Kumar told Metro News: “It seems the metal cup was inserted into Ramdin’s rectum by the goons, and it got stuck near the intestines.”

Doctors couldn’t remove the cup using the route it went in, so they had to operate.

Ramdin was discharged from the hospital on July 4.

JUST RUNNIN’ THRU

In Madison, Wisconsin, an unidentified 19-year-old driver flipped his car after overcorrecting in traffic on July 3. The Wisconsin State Journal reported the man left the scene and removed some clothing, then pretended to be a jogger who just happened by when cops questioned him. Police said he was later charged with leaving a crash scene and driving without a license.

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Tomando Café Summary

f you missed the Spanish informative radio magazine program Tomando Café (Drinking Coffee) this past Sunday, July 22, here’s the recap.

As the beginning of a new school year is upon us, so are homework assignments. Some parents wonder if they need a master’s degree to help their children with the ever-evolving school work. Our first guest, Antonio Arango with Tutor Doctor, has a possible solution. He shared with us that, unlike some tutoring services, Tutor Doctor treats each student as a unique individual. Arango added, “We know that every child, teenager and adult has different learning styles, and that all thinking caps can be tailored.

That’s why our tutors sit down with you and your child to develop a program that fits their specific needs and learning abilities. Our process is unique, focusing on the student’s areas of weakness and approach to learning.”

Tutor Doctor continually implements the best strategies and techniques for students to grow and develop their academic abilities. More than that, they implement a proven process to ensure your child’s education is maximized. For more information about Tutor Doctor, contact Antonio Arango at (904) 342-2194.

How many times have you been asked to speak on a subject and you are unprepared? To make matters worse, you have only two minutes to get your point across. If you find yourself in this situation, our next guest, Maribel Hernandez, invites you to The Toastmasters Bilingual Club. According to Hernandez, with many people moving from Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria, and the migration of Hispanics from other areas, a bilingual toastmaster is a welcome – and necessary – communication development tool.

Hernandez noted that when people arrive at a new place, the fear of ridicule because of their accent keeps them from expressing themselves.

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Hernandez heads up one of three Bilingual Toastmasters Clubs in the state of Florida. She explained that when you attend a bilingual toastmasters meeting, you first speak on a topic you have prepared and then you are given the opportunity to talk about something you may have no clue about. In both cases, you have two minutes to speak. Finally, you give and are given feedback.

The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses and mentor others.

These leaders must not only accomplish, they must communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmasters journey begins with a single speech.

On Tuesday, July 24, from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., The First Coast Bilingual Toastmasters Club is hosting an open house at Southeast Regional Branch Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, 32256. For more information, contact Maribel Hernandez at mhernandez333@gmail.com.

Arlington Football Association is looking for few good Tiny Mites, ages 5-7. We wrapped up the program with Ivan Diaz, assistant coach of the Arlington Football Association. He is doing a call-out for youngsters interested in playing football.

According to Diaz, the league has been active in the Jacksonville’s Arlington neighborhood for many years. He noted that three players from AFA have been drafted to the NFL and five are playing college ball.

The $165 registration fee includes the uniform. All interested players should register by going to 6400 Macy Ave., Arlington. The website is afasports.leag1.com.

On our next program, you will be introduced to Caribe Groove, a new musical group taking Jacksonville by storm. If you wish to listen to the interviews, visit the Tomando Café Facebook page, @tomandocafejax.

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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!

Hey! Do ya know Thursday, July 26 is ALL OR NOTHING DAY? And it’s MICK JAGGER’S BIRTHDAY! Saturday, July 28? NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY. What did Glimmer Twin I coo at Altamont?

“Cool down,” so the Hell’s Angels would stop being so … bikerly.

The gang would’ve elbowed each other, scolding, “Hey, Mick wants us to knock off the beatings and stuff.” AS IF. Not clear on the ALL OR NOTHING thing, so we’re fêting those sweethearts of the rodeo (hi, Gram!) COWBOYS! Saddle up and use FW’s handy ISUs! The sunshine bores the daylights out of me, too, Mick ol’ chap – that’s ‘old’ as in … wait for it … SEVENTY-EFFIN’-FIVE! Oh, damn … we need to be lovin’ those saddle-sore hunks of the lone prairie, Cowboys! Or is it the NFL team?

Never mind. Go to folioweekly.com/i-saw-u.html and take these easy steps: One: Write a five-word headline so the person recalls the moment you met, like: “ISU at The Stones’ 1975 Gator Bowl concert.”

Two: Describe the person, like, “You: Trying not to inhale all that Purple Haze.”

Three: Describe yourself, like, “Me: Just quit weed the week before but knew there was no escaping a serious contact high.”

Four: Describe the moment, like, “We were singing along to ‘Star Star,’ winkingly singing the real words in the chorus. We were bitchin cool.”

Five: I shot a Polaroid of you but it’s faded. Send a 40-WORD ISU. No names, emails, websites. Find love with our ISUs at folioweekly.com/i-saw-u.html!

HAWAIIAN SHIRT, GIN & TONIC Outside bar. You said my drink looked good.

Me: “Only drink worth bootlegging.” You: Sharp, white slacks, heels, blue blouse; friends were late. Wish they’d stood you up; we would’ve had fun. Try again? When: July 18. Where: PV Pussers. #1706-0725

ROYAL AUSSIE AIR FORCE Dreamboat RAAF sharing vegan chia pudding with pal. Your flight suit hunkiness make me speechless. We shared a table; I blushed a lot, too shy to say hi; I am now! Meet for pudding?

When: May 23. Where: Southern Roots Filling Station. #1700-0530

SUN-RAY FRONT LINE You: Cool couple. Man, patterned button-up.

Woman, hip glasses, platform shoes. Us: Tall brunette, floral dress. Man, average height, white button-up. In chaotic Hearts Beat Loud crowd. Bonded over Sun-Ray’a beauty. Dig your vibe; meet again? When: July 8. Where: Sun-Ray Cinema. #1705-0711

HOT SILVER WATCH You: Got soda, sat at table by me; medium height, black manbun, red dress shirt, sexy watch. Me: Tall man, short brown hair, mid-20s, gray shirt. Why didn’t I say hello? Too shy. Show me more silver! When: May 22. Where: Lee’s Sandwich Shoppe, Baymeadows. #1699-0530

5 POINTS FIREHOUSE “O” You: Silver shorts, black hat backwards, orange fingernails. Me: Camo hat, brown T-shirt. Going to approach you as we were leaving but you got away. Thought about you the rest of day. Make it everyday thing? When: 12:30 p.m. June 21.

Where: 5 Points Firehouse Subs. #1704-0627 BLACK FOUR-DOOR CADILLAC You watched me putting a shot back into the back of my car. You stopped and had your flashers on and I was too shy to stop. I wish I had. When: June 13. Where: Home Depot Lane Ave. #1703-0620 SANDY TOES & A ROSE You: Mocked my princess-wedding dreams, then strode over sand, rose in hand. Young men admired your moxie. Me: Sure you’re a romantic. Hard to surf the pier’s 1-2’ without longboard. Hang yours in my garage? When: May 21. Where: Jax Beach Pier. #1702-0620 EASTER SUNDAY: THIS IS SILLY You: Serving, tall, tattoos, beautiful eyes; sweeping close by on purpose? Me: Dirty blonde, striped dress, dark lipstick, lunch with parents. Eyes met. Should’ve left my number.

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BLUE-EYED GEMINI BOY Favorite Blue-Eyed Gem, you were leaving; left me behind. I think about you all the time. We read these ads and laughed. Miss you; hope you’re smiling. Love, Your Florida Gem. When: Aug. 8, 2017. Where: Downtown under Blue Bridge. #1698-0516 BEAUTIFUL EYES BARISTA You: Work at Bold Bean. Me: Hot, iced vanilla latte every few days. Caught your gaze, couldn’t get away from your beauty. Care for a cup of coffee? Or just a nice lazy afternoon? When: Wednesday, March 21. Where: Bold Bean San Marco. #1696-0328 BEARDED WET MAN POST-5K You: Tall man, dreamy eyes, black shirt, shorts, talked of running with my black goldendoodle.

Me: Dripping wet brunette, pink tank, black yoga pants, enjoyed chocolate-covered strawberry.

Never got your name. Wanna get wet again?

When: April 7. Where: 1st Place Sports, San Marco. #1697-0411 HANDSOME T OF OHIO You: Baseball cap, T-shirt under shirt, khakis, eating pizza. You came to our table. We thought you worked there. We were going to Brix; you didn’t show. Looking for you. When: March 10.

Where: Flask & Cannon, JB. #1695-0314

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

ALFRED LORD TENNYSON, JANE AUSTEN, EMPATHY & SYMPATHY ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be extra polite and deferential. Cultivate an over-thetop respect for the status quo. Spend an inordinate amount of time watching dumb TV shows, eating junk food. Be exposed to as little natural light and fresh air as possible. JUST KIDDING! Ignore all that! My real advice: Dare to feel strong positive emotions. Tell secrets to animals and trees. Swim, dance and meditate unclothed. Remember in detail the three best experiences you’ve ever had. Create a blessing that surprises you and everyone. Sing new love songs. Change something about you that you don’t like. Ask yourself questions, and answer with unruly truths.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your past isn’t quite what it seems. The weeks ahead will be a grand time to find out why–and make adjustments. How to begin? Burrow back into your old stories and unearth half-truths buried there. It’s possible your younger self wasn’t wise enough to understand what was really happening all that time ago, and so distorted the meaning of the events. And some memories aren’t really yours, but others’ versions of your history. You may not have time to write a new memoir, but it might be healing to spend a couple hours making a revised outline of important turning points.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A famously obtuse lengthy poem in English is Robert Browning’s Sordello, published in 1840.

After studying it carefully, Alfred Tennyson, Great Britain’s Poet Laureate (1850-’92), confessed, “There were only two lines in it that I understood.” I did better than Tennyson, managing to decipher 18 lines.

If you read this dense, multilayered text in the weeks ahead, you’d do better than Tennyson and I did. Why? You’ll be at the height of cognitive acumen. Use your extra intelligence for better things than decoding obtuse texts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ready for your financial therapy session? Your first assignment: List your valuable qualities and write a short essay on why the world should abundantly reward you for them. No. 2: Visualize what it feels like when those qualities are appreciated by those who matter to you. No. 3: Say “I am a rich resource ethical, reliable allies want to enjoy.”

No. 4: Say “My scruples can’t be bought I may rent my soul, but I’ll never sell it outright.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As you wobble and stumble into the New World, don’t pretend you know more than you really do. In fact, play up your innocence and freshness.

Happily admit you’ve got a lot to learn. Enjoy the liberating sensation of having nothing to prove.

It’s not just the most humble way to do it; it’s your smartest, most effective strategy. Even folks who’ve been skeptical will be softened by your vulnerability.

Opportunities arise due to your willingness to be empty and open.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Since 1358, the city of Paris has used the Latin motto Fluctuat nec mergitur, which translates as “She is tossed by the waves but does not sink.” Make those stirring words your rallying cry for the next few weeks. My astrological omen-analysis makes me sure that, even though you may encounter unruly weather, you’ll sail on. What’s the metaphorical equivalent of taking seasick pills?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Spanish word delicadeza can mean several things in English, including “delicacy” and “finesse.” The Portuguese word delicadeza has those, as well as “tenderness,” “fineness,” “suavity,” “respect” and “urbanity.” In accordance with current astrological omens, it’s your power word for the next three weeks. You’re in a phase when you thrive expressing an abundance of these qualities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Uninformed scientists scorn my oracles. Reductionist journalists say I’m delusional and a fortuneteller. Materialist cynics claim I’m pandering to superstition. I reject those naive perspectives. I define myself as a psychologically astute poet who works to liberate my readers’ imaginations with inventive language, frisky stories and unpredictable ideas. Take a cue here, especially in the next four weeks. Don’t let others restrict what you do or who you are. Claim power to characterize yourself. Refuse to be stuffed into any categories, niches or images.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I have no notion of loving people by halves; it isn’t my nature. My attachments are always excessively strong,” said Sagittarian novelist Jane Austen. I don’t have any opinion about her attitude; if it was right or wrong, wise or ill-advised. Whatever your philosophical position is, for the next four weeks, activate your inner Jane Austen and let that part of you shine–not just in relation to whom and what you love, but with everything that rouses passionate interest.

According to my astrological omen-reading, you’re due for some big, beautiful, radiant zeal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “There are truths I haven’t even told God,” confessed Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector. “And not even myself. I am a secret under the lock of seven keys.” Do you harbor any riddles, codes or revelations like that? Any sparks, seeds or gems so deeply hidden they’re almost lost? If so, the next few weeks are a great time to bring them from dark hiding places. If you’re not ready to show them to God, at least show them to yourself. Their emergence may spawn a nearmiracle or two.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What are your goals for your top two alliances or friendships? What do you want to accomplish together? How do you want to influence and inspire each other? What effects should your relationships have on the world? Maybe you’ve never thought this way. Maybe you simply want to enjoy your bonds and see how they evolve instead of harnessing them for greater goals. If you’re interested in shaping connections with a more focused sense of purpose, the weeks ahead are a good time for that.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In Janet Fitch’s novel White Oleander, a character makes a list of 27 “names for tears,” including “Heartdew. Griefhoney. Sadwater. Die tränen. Eau de douleur. Los rios del corazón.” (The last three translate as “The Tears,” “Water of Pain” and “The Rivers of the Heart.”) Use this approach for the art of crying. The next few weeks are ideal to celebrate and honor sadness and any rich emotion that provokes tears. Feel profound gratitude for the capacity to feel deeply. Find experiences and insights to unleash weeping’s full cathartic power. Use sympathy as a superpower.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

M.D. M.J.

THE

NAME GAME

DEA DRUG SLANG report is (probably) unintentionally hilarious THE DRUG WAR IS A JOKE. EVERYONE KNOWS this–including, apparently, the federal government, if a recent release from the Drug Enforcement Administration is any indication.

“Slang Terms and Code Words: A Reference for Law Enforcement Personnel” is a 125-page report, issued just this month, that takes an exhaustive approach to the nomenclature of narcotics, and one must give the DEA credit for being thorough. Of course, drug slang evolves on an almost weekly basis, owing to changes in the culture and the exigencies of the black market. Now, between the rise of social media and the emergence of websites like Urban Dictionary, that process has kicked into overdrive, leaving even the savviest dope-fiend in a state of confusion, trying to understand what the streets are saying.

This apparently applies to cops as well, hence the DEA’s efforts at clarifying cops’ comprehension by producing this document, which really is a must-read. “It is designed,” it reports, “as a ready reference for law enforcement personnel who are confronted with hundreds of slang terms and code words used to identify a wide variety of controlled substances, designer drugs, synthetic compounds, measurements, locations, weapons and other miscellaneous terms relevant to the drug trade.”

Just like the Iron Sheik’s legendary “A to Z boys,” the authors take an alphabetic approach to the data, from “Abajo” (heroin) to “Zoomers” (amphetamines). The data is compiled two ways: The drugs are listed in the first part, with all the slang terms listed underneath; the second part has all of the slang terms laid out next to their corresponding drug, for easy reference. The

report’s second half will have the most practical use for law-enforcement–and comedians. There’s also a list of slang terms for measurements of weight and volume, as well as for weapons and miscellaneous terminology, much of which is in Spanish, for obvious reasons.

All of that is groovy, but this is a marijuana column, so what about that? Well, among cannabis, concentrates, oils, synthetics and all derivatives thereof, the DEA lists about 395 slang terms. As much as I’d love to waste an entire column by sharing them here, I’ll just note some of my faves: Ace, African Bush, Bambalachacha, Bernie, Black Maria, Caviar, Chernobyl, Chicago Black, Colorado Cocktail, Dinkie Dow, Elefante Pata, Gorilla Glue, Hairy Ones, Holy Grail, Indian Boy, Juan Valdez, Lime Pillows, Machinery, Manhattan Silver, Maracachafa, Mowing the Lawn, Pakalolo, Platinum Cookies, Popcorn, Rainy Day, Red Hair, Righteous Bush, Shrimp, Skywalker, Smoochy Woochy, Terp Sauce, Texas Tea, Tigitty and, of course, Young Girls.

I don’t believe any of this, but who am I to question the government?

The best part? Could be the last page, which is like a comment card for officials who read the report. “DEA Intelligence Product Feedback Database” may well be the coolest phrasing I’ve heard all year, and I deeply regret the fact that I may never get to see exactly what that database contains.

Oh, yeah, just for the record, “Pot” is listed, too; I told you those G-Men were thorough!

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Neptune Beach curmudgeons WON THE DAY— and won over this hometown gal THE KMART YARD SIGNS APPEARED OVERNIGHT. RED circles with diagonal lines slashed across the words “BIG APARTMENT COMPLEX.” The people of Neptune Beach, I took it, were angry.

For years, the Kmart on Atlantic Boulevard seemed destined for its blighted future. The store was almost always empty, and when there were customers in the checkout line, there were few employees around to check them out. Even before it finally closed in 2016, I’d speculate with my husband, Alex, about what the building could be someday. “What about a movie theater?”

Alex suggested. Aside from work and the occasional commitment with a townie friend, movies are about the only thing for which we would willingly cross the ditch.

Eventually, we figured, the Kmart would probably be transformed into yet another apartment complex. Even though the prospect didn’t seem like the best choice for our tiny beach town, the yard signs emphatically stating the opinion to thwart the development made me roll my eyes. Families are being separated at the Mexican-American border, and this is what our community decides to focus on? It just felt wrong to me. But that’s the problem with grassroots movements—they’ll almost always pale in comparison to the magnitude of the rest of the world’s sorrows. When Alex and I would discuss Trump’s daily policy changes during dinner, we took pleasure in dramatically adding, “But the Kmart!”

Alex and I are the youngest on our street of retirees, who are known for their occasional gripes. They’re all thrilled to have landed in Northeast Florida, and they’ll make sure you know it. By the same token, they’ll also let you know when they’re less than thrilled. More yard signs popped up as weeks went by. Alex pulled into the driveway one day and noticed that the neighbor’s ‘lawn décor’ had inched closer to our yard, straddling the property line. He plucked it out of the grass and moved it back closer to her driveway. I giggled at my beloved curmudgeon. “These signs are just so ugly,” he said.

He’s right—the images are hideous in their simplicity, but they sure do get the point across. The organizers had the design printed on T-shirts, front and back, so they could wear them in protest. I knew their campaign

was getting advanced when I saw a promoted tweet for the cause. I rolled my eyes for the umpteenth time and kept scrolling.

Later, a postcard landed in our mailbox, encouraging us to attend a community meeting at Fletcher High School on a Wednesday night. The card explained that the Neptune Beach Community Development Board would vote on whether or not to advise the city to accept the proposed plans for the potential complex. Alex read it over my shoulder. “We should go,” he said.

I wanted to cavalierly toss the postcard in the recycling. But we agreed that a big apartment complex’s traffic increase at Atlantic and Third would be a pain in the neck. “Also, there could be a fight during the meeting,” Alex added with wide eyes, “and that would be really funny.”

If binge-watching Parks and Recreation has taught me anything, it’s to never say no to witnessing a fight at a public meeting. I was in.

By the time we got to Fletcher on the big night, the auditorium was packed.

Representatives from TriBridge Residential, the developer of the proposed complex, each gave their names and addresses before proceeding with their proposed plans. The 500 Atlantic address, where the blighted Kmart stands, would not only have an apartment complex with ample parking, but a boutique hotel, shops, restaurants and a public nature trail. As the developers spoke, hundreds of Neptune Beach residents waved pieces of paper with one word: “NO.” One of the developers took the floor, mentioning that he’d lived at the Beaches since moving to Northeast Florida in 2003.

He spoke about his love for the area and what made it home. Toward the end of his spiel, though, a woman in the crowd shouted, “He hasn’t given his name or address!”

The man paused. Gulped. Offered his name.

Then, he gave his address—Ponte Vedra Beach.

Now, if there’s anything Neptune Beach people despise more than apartment complexes and crossing the ditch, it’s Ponte Vedra. Ponte Vedra, and the types of people who choose to live there, with their street-legal golf carts and their blatant lack of public beach accesses.

From that moment on, it was clear that this snooty developer could not care less about our

community. The Neptune crowd wasn’t having any of his fake one-of-us attitude. Persistent booing forced the developer to wrap up his presentation early and sit back down among his TriBridge cronies.

In awe, I looked around at the crowd.

These were my people. My curmudgeons. I hardly recognized anyone there. I talk a lot about how much I love my town, but rarely engage with the people in it.

While the committee took a break, Alex and I took a stroll down the halls of Fletcher— his alma mater, as well as my father’s. I peeked inside the gymnasium and imagined my dad running suicides during basketball practice, back when his hair was far more pepper than salt. This town is deep in my bones, I realized.

Neptune Beach is an anomaly. Our anomaly. In terms of undeveloped coastal towns in Florida, we may be the last of the Mohicans. So who am I to claim that I love this town, yet roll my eyes at neighbors who work tirelessly to maintain it?

After the recess, the floor was opened for public comment. Our neighbors took the mic in three-minute increments, offering a presentation on density changes the 500 Atlantic development was certain to cause.

They all stood before the board to share their love for our quiet little hamlet, as it is right now—without mega-development.

Just before 11 p.m., the board voted.

Voted unanimously to deny the proposed development. The thunderous applause was triumphant. Still, as we walked to the car, Alex hung his head low. “I’m disappointed in myself,” he muttered.

I knew what he meant because I felt it, too.

It took us both too long to see that our town’s grassroots movement was driven by the most authentic love. My grandfather always told me, “It’s the people that make a place.” That phrase has never resonated more for me than it does now.

I can’t wait to see what our community allows 500 Atlantic to become. I know we’ll make the right choice together.

Hurley Winkler mail@folioweekly.com _____________________________________ Writer Winkler (@hurleywink) is a resident of Neptune Beach.

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