07/26/17 Summiting with Stone

2 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

THIS WEEK // 7.26-8.1.17 // VOL. 30 ISSUE 17 COVER STORY

SUMMITING

[11]

WITH STONE

ROGER STONE dishes on Trump, Florida, treason and political combat in the Digital Era STORY BY SHELTON HULL

FEATURED FE EATURED ARTICLES

LOCAL PAPER: MAYOR [5] DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT

BY CLAIRE GOFORTH Says he’s DEVILISHLY HANDSOME, witty and stylish, too

THE JUICE IS LOOSE … [8]

BY A.G. GANCARSKI (... And of course he’s FLORIDA-BOUND)

JACKSONVILLE’S GREEN SECRET

[9]

BY JULIE DELEGAL Duval County Public Schools takes the lead in CONSERVATION and SUSTAINABILITY

COLUMNS + CALENDARS MAIL/B&B FROM THE EDITOR OUR PICKS FIGHTIN’ WORDS NEWSENSE CITIZEN MAMA MUSIC

4 5 6 8 8 9 14

FILM ART ARTS LISTING LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR DINING DIRECTORY BITE-SIZED PINT-SIZED

15 17 18 19 22 23 24

CHEFFED-UP PETS CROSSWORD/ASTRO WEIRD/I SAW U CLASSIFIEDS BACKPAGE

25 26 28 29 30 31

GET SOCIAL visit us online at

FOLIOWEEKLY.COM PUBLISHER • Sam Taylor sam@folioweekly.com / 904.860.2465

DISTRIBUTION

EDITORIAL

ADVERTISING

EDITOR • Claire Goforth claire@folioweekly.com / ext. 115 SENIOR EDITOR • Marlene Dryden mdryden@folioweekly.com / ext. 131 A&E EDITOR • Madeleine Peck Wagner madeleine@folioweekly.com / ext. 128 EDITORIAL INTERNS • Caroline Trussell, Julia Newton CARTOONIST • Tom Tomorrow CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rob Brezsny, John E. Citrone, Josue Cruz, Julie Delegal, Susan Cooper Eastman, Marvin Edwards, A.G. Gancarski, Dan Hudak, Shelton Hull, MaryAnn Johanson, Mary Maguire, Keith Marks, Pat McLeod, Nick McGregor, Greg Parlier, Kara Pound, Dale Ratermann, Nikki Sanders, Matthew B. Shaw, Chuck Shepherd, Brentley Stead, Chef Bill Thompson, Marc Wisdom VIDEOGRAPHERS • Doug Lewis, Ron Perry, Carl Rosen

DESIGN ART DIRECTOR • Chaz Bäck cback@folioweekly.com / ext. 116 SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER • Madison Gross madisong@folioweekly.com

BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS MANAGER • Nancy Zarling fpiadmin@folioweekly.com / ext. 119

Bobby Pendexter / cosmicdistributions@gmail.com

PUBLISHER Sam Taylor sam@folioweekly.com / (904) 860-2465 MULTIMEDIA ACCOUNT MANAGERS CJ Allen callen@folioweekly.com / ext. 140 Kathrin Lancelle klancelle@folioweekly.com / ext. 124 Shawn Mitchell shawn@folioweekly.com / ext. 158 Tony Fuesler tony@folioweekly.com Pat Ladd pat@folioweekly.com / ext. 151 Teri Suter teri@folioweekly.com / ext. 146 FOLIO WEEKLY MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST FLORIDA. It contains opinions of contributing writers that are not necessarily the opinion of this publication.

Folio Weekly Magazine welcomes editorial and photographic contributions. Calendar information must be received two weeks in advance of event date.

Copyright © Folio Publishing, Inc. 2017. All rights reserved. Advertising rates and information are available on request. An advertiser purchases right of publication only. One free issue copy per person.

Additional copies and back issues are $1 each at the office or $4 by U.S. mail, based on availability.

First Class mail subscriptions are $48 for 13 weeks, $96 for 26 weeks and $189 for 52 weeks. Please recycle Folio Weekly.

Folio Weekly Magazine is printed on 100% recycled paper using soy-based inks.

thefolioweekly

@folioweekly

@folioweekly

Mobile App

For the best in Live Music, Arts, Sports, Food and Nightlife, download our DOJAX Mobile App by texting “Folio” to 77948

45 West Bay Street, Suite 103 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 PHONE 904.260.9770 FAX 904.260.9773 JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 3

THE MAIL GIANT ROACH? TELL US MORE …

RE.: “Snake in the Grass,” by Claire Goforth, July 12 GOOD STORY THAT INVOLVES US ALL IN J’VILLE and the surrounding areas. I really love reading your articles of local concern and look forward to your next local articles, but when you get off the local track and start spewing about the administration and president, you sound so hateful and disrespectful, really, many of us are so tired of hearing about it, we’re more concerned about the economy and jobs and going forward.

Face it, politicians the past 30 years or so have degraded our faith in them. Claire, how about a nice welcome article about the airport, JIA, welcome visitors and welcome home residents?

Claire, you could be the “Good Story Girl” of J’ville. I would love to tell you the story of the giant palmetto roach that I hunted for a week in my Southside apartment.

Mike Bodin via email

THAT OLDE TYME ROCK ’N’ ROLL

RE.: “Leading Edge Fakers,” by Darby Nickless, July 12 NPR AND THE SPANISH MUSIC STATION GET more listening from me. No, I’m not Spanish, but the music has an amazing beat and the station has next-to-no commercials. Other than that, Amazon music or Google play. Laters 102.9, your station is more than lame. I threw out my Blind Melon CD, and Gorillas Plastic Beach is almost a decade old, but at least more recent than what you play from them. Not edgy at all, like you want people to think. Should call 102.9, the nostalgia station. I first listened to real alternative and punk 25 years ago, college radio

was great back then. Thank goodness for other music alternatives to radio now for people to discover new artists, since radio can’t deliver.

Jeanie Dee Smith via Facebook

EARWORMS CAUSE BALDNESS AND…

I USED TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO SO I COULD be introduced to new artists, but that’s rarely the case anymore. X is a lot like me—its musical tastes are mostly stuck in the ’90s and ’00s. For god’s sake, if I have to listen to one more RHCP song or the 50th replay of Portugal. the Man, I’m gonna pull out what’s left of my hair.

Dana David via Facebook

… INSANITY!

THANK YOU! I MOVED HERE TWO YEARS AGO from Nashville and the radio here is lackluster at best. If I hear Harvey Danger’s “Flagpole Sitta” one more time, I’m gonna scream!

Mitch Hemann via email

SO YOU SAY

RE.: “Brickbats to officer J.S. Bolen,” June 28 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WAS A CLEAR MISSION of the JSO over the last few weeks. Roundly publicized and applauded by civic leaders and media outlets. Perhaps caption should be: “White cop enforces new emphasis on pedestrian safety. Black citizen gets an attitude.” And, yes, it is illegal in Duval County to jaywalk and not have an ID. Jon Steven via email

LEND YOUR VOICE If you’d like to respond to something you read in the pages of Folio Weekly Magazine, please send an email (with your name, address, and phone number for verification purposes only) to mail@folioweekly.com, visit us at folioweekly.com, or follow us on Twitter or Facebook (@folioweekly) and join the conversation.

BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BRICKBATS TO CSX Ordinarily, a company renovating its Jacksonville headquarters would give us cause for cheer. But in the case of CSX, an $1.85 million renovation announced last week comes just five short months after the company eliminated 1,000 jobs, including many local positions. Not to mention that $84 million the new CEO is paid. Don’t know how you’d feel if your company kicked you to the curb, then dropped nearly 90 mill on sinks, flooring and a top executive, but we’d feel like the company didn’t give a rip for its people.

BOUQUETS TO LENNY CURRY Last week, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced that all babies born at Baptist, Memorial, UF Health and St. Vincent’s hospitals in Duval County would be given the book What I Can Be from A-Z. WJCT reports the program, an outgrowth of an initiative by Duval County Public Schools and Community Foundation of Northeast Florida’s Chartrand Family Fund, is intended to facilitate development in children’s brains in the critical first three years of life.

BRICKBATS TO SHADY LAWMAKERS In The Florida Society of News Editors’ Scorecard, which grades how well lawmakers support the Sunshine Law, half the legislature scored an abysmal ‘D’ or ‘F’. (A grade of ‘C’ is average.) A few local standouts include Sen. Kimberly Daniels, F- (that’s not a typo) and Rep. Clay Yarborough, D-; on the other end of the spectrum, the region’s sole above-average grade was earned by Sen. Rob Bradley, whose C+ got him in the Top 10 statewide. Kudos to Bradley; the rest of y’all need to remember who your boss is. And it’s a sad day indeed when a C+ is good enough for the Top 10.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? HOW ABOUT A BRICKBAT? Send submissions to mail@folioweekly.com; 50 word maximum, concerning a person, place, or topic of local interest.

4 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

FROM THE EDITOR

LOCAL PAPER: ‘MAYOR DOING

EVERYTHING RIGHT’ Says he’s DEVILISHLY HANDSOME, witty and stylish, too

THE ABOVE HEADLINE AND SUBHEAD ARE FAKE. But if you’ve been reading the Florida TimesUnion editorial page, you’re forgiven for thinking they’re real.

Ordinarily, my philosophy concerning other news outlets’ editorial decisions is to comment privately, publicly STFU. Even I have my limits, however, and it’s high time to take it to the ‘Are you kidding me with this shit?’ house.

(As long as I’m going there, special shout out to Action News Jax for running this irresponsible, hate-inviting headline on a recent story: “Jacksonville transgender vampire fiction writer running for Congress.”

Sure, it’s a true description of Democratic candidate Monica DePaul, but so are “activist,” “first transgender Florida delegate at the Democratic National Convention” and “English professor,” all also true facts the article states. But headlines are the hook, and this one was baited to attract the worst kinds of reactions. I’ve written hundreds of headlines and, believe me, clickbait doesn’t even begin to cover how disgraceful this one was.)

Back to the matter at hand, the T-U’s recent lovefest for Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry.

First, the evidence. Here are some recent editorial board headlines.

JUNE 5: “Cheers to mayor for increasing JULY 18: “summer camps” JUNE 30: “Curry has put together a strong JULY 18: “midterm record” JULY 6: “Good move by mayor to offer paid JULY 18: “parental leave” JULY 18: “Curry’s budget offers a bold future JULY 18: “for Jacksonville” If I didn’t know better, I’d think they were getting paid.

Over the last few months, the editorial board has called Curry “effective” and “strong,” written he has the “right stuff to show the way” to revitalize Downtown, and unequivocally taken his side in a kerfuffle with developer Toney Sleiman. After Sleiman went to the media with his frustration over the city’s unwillingness to work with his company on redeveloping The Jacksonville Landing, the board urged Sleiman Enterprises to take a ‘Curry-suggested, T-U-approved’ buyout of the property.

It also scolded Sleiman for “bullying” the mayor by going to the media. Seriously. And I quote: “Taking his negotiations to the public was no way to break the ice with Curry. That was an insult to the mayor.” I can’t be the only one who reads this line and envisions the board as Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing, drawling, “Nobody puts Curry in a corner.”

None of this is to say that Lenny Curry doesn’t ever get it right. Even the region’s liberal rag gives him a fistbump now and again. (Case in point: Brickbats & Bouquets on page 4 in this very issue.) Nor am I saying that the T-U’s reporters are doing anything but endeavoring to discover and report the truth, or that the editorial board is always wrong.

The onslaught of pro-mayoral editorials is, in a word, nauseating. In a paper that many believe is biased, especially toward white Republicans, these heaping helpings of attaboy go a long way to confirm the perception of favoritism. Which isn’t really a great idea unless that’s what you’re going for.

In the 2015 Oscar-winning film, Spotlight, based on the true story of how The Boston Globe exposed the Catholic Church’s longterm, widespread cover-up that enabled pedophile priests to abuse children with impunity, Globe editor Marty Baron says, “…[F]or a paper to best perform its function, it really needs to stand alone.”

By this, I take Baron to mean that a paper should not align itself with local institutions, businesses or figureheads; that it should hold itself apart from the powerbrokers who endeavor to influence its coverage and consider everyone fair game for sharp rebukes.

If the T-U editorial board wants a lesson in how this is done, it should look no further than these pages, where A.G. Gancarski regularly gives local politicians the carrot or the stick, depending on which side of the issue he falls. Which is what all good political columnists are supposed to do.

When a city’s largest daily newspaper continually applauds a mayor who may have many fans but, like any politician, does not have universal approval, it communicates to anyone who disagrees—like all the Democrats Curry purged from local boards, or fiscal conservatives opposed to corporate incentives, or advocates for a day resource center for the homeless—that the paper is biased toward the mayor and, if they don’t like it, they should read Folio Weekly instead. Thanks for that, BTW. As editor of the region’s independent voice, I consume untold quantities of local coverage, including that of the T-U editorial board. So as a reader and a colleague, will y’all please stop drinking the mayor’s Kool-Aid already? Too much sugar will make anyone sick.

If you choose to not follow my advice, I won’t be too surprised. After all, you did endorse Donald Trump for president.

Claire Goforth claire@folioweekly.com @ClaireNJax JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 5

WED

2

EGG-STRA-ORDINARY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: OVO

Ovo means egg in Portuguese … and this show, set in a Brazilian rain forest, is the dreamlike answer to a very, very specific question: What happens when a mysterious egg appears in an insect utopia?

7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., Aug. 2-5, 4 p.m. Sat., Aug. 5, 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sun., Aug. 6, Veterans Memorial Arena, Downtown, tickets start $25.

OUR PICKS LOOK HOMEWARD HOME

Monya Rowe mounts smart and elegant shows in her eponymous gallery. A NYC gallerist relocated to St. Augustine, hers are the eyes through which to look at art.

The exhibit Home, with works

by Polina Barskaya, Ridley Howard, Sophie Larrimore, Caris Reid and Ann Toebbe, displays through July 30.

Toebbe was included in New York Magazine as one of the “Top 10 Shows of the Year.” Mon.-Wed. by appointment; noon-5 p.m.

Thur.-Sun., Monya Rowe Gallery, St. Augustine, monyarowegallery.com.

REASONS TO LEAVE THE HOUSE THIS WEEK

WED

TUE

26

1

SLAYING MONSTERS & THE MIC

DRAGON SLANG TOUR For the hordes of unabashed hip hop and anime nerds, Miggs Son Daddy and Freak Tha Monsta of Four Elements and Beyond debut Dragon Ball EP, an album wholly inspired by the story and the characters populating Akira Toriyama’s anime masterpiece. Mas Appeal hosts; Tough Junkie makes an appearance. 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, Rain Dogs, Riverside, $5.

FRI

28

The youngest person ever to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry at the tender age of 24, Morgan has built a career out of tenacity and hard work. She’s enjoyed tragedies and triumphs, and in 2016, she released her album, Letting Go … Slow. In her own words, she’s a “living, breathing, country song, and I know what I sing.” 8 p.m. Friday, July 28, Ritz Theatre & Museum, Downtown, ritzjacksonville.com.

6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

FRI

28

ROCK & ROLL ELITISM

IVY LEAGUE An education in rock is one that keeps on giving (just

look at ol’ Keith Richards–learning more every day). Here on the First Coast, local favorites Ivy League perform a slew of covers–some really well, others really, well, hilariously. 10 p.m. Friday, July 28 & Saturday, July 29, Cheers Park Avenue, Orange Park, cheersparkave.com.

photo courtesy Ken Titus/Southern Xposures

GOOD MUSIC IS ALWAYS GOOD LORRIE MORGAN

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 7

FOLIO VOICES : FIGHTIN’ WORDS

THE JUICE IS LOOSE … (... And of course he’s FLORIDA-BOUND) FROM TRAGEDY TO FARCE, THE SAGA OF Orenthal James Simpson continued last week with a parole hearing in Nevada.

It was pretty much a fait accompli that he would be paroled; Simpson had been in lockdown for close to a decade for busting into a hotel room, with firearms, to retrieve some of his memorabilia. The charges came down: armed robbery, kidnapping, conspiracy and so on, charges aided by Simpson’s co-conspirators rolling on him like a wooden pin over biscuit dough.

Sentenced to an improbable 33 years, Simpson in fact will have served nine; we can leave it to numerologists and ’90s rappers to figure out the symbolism there. But there was a tacit understanding that the book was thrown at Simpson in large part because he was able to skate on earlier charges of murdering his wife—violently—almost a quarter-century ago.

Happily for OJ Simpson and his family, the Juice will be loose in October. And happily for pundits, humorists and gossips, The Juice will be back in Florida, where presumably he will live out his days.

Because, of course. Because this is where lapsed celebrities end up. Because Florida is the phantom sixth act in a Shakespearean tragedy, the place where people go when the other places don’t quite work out.

It wasn’t like Simpson was going to move back to LA’s Brentwood neighborhood, after all. He had two options: Florida or becoming a Las Vegas casino greeter. But—as the Juice said during his hearing with the parole board—“I don’t think you want me in Nevada.”

Simpson said that, of course, with a maniacal laugh reminiscent of a villain in a Batman Dark Knight movie. Which might have sounded weird to those jamokes in the other 49 states. But in Florida, we know what’s up: Deranged cackles worthy of Jack Nicholson’s Joker are just par for the course.

Simpson, alas, will not be in Jacksonville— or even Ponte Vedra, which everyone outside of the area and some folks in City Hall see as “in Jacksonville.”

That’s a shame, as there were points during his rambling, disjointed responses to parole board members’ questions that made me think I was watching testimony from the Corrine Brown trial, or a simple City Council committee meeting.

So much for getting The Juice’s input on budget. He would’ve had some interesting insights into Safer Neighborhoods.

No, Simpson will be farther south. And rest assured, the last few years of his life in the public eye will be sordid spectacle—bread and circuses for the rubes.

What kind of spectacle? Some predictions to file away: Simpson is by no means the only notorious C-list celebrity living in this state who’s skated on murder charges. Since he doesn’t walk until October, this gives an enterprising TV producer time to explore the series pitch: a group house with others cut from the same cloth, such as neighborhood-watcher/kidkiller George Zimmerman, and rave kid/ acquitted-toddler-murderer Casey Anthony.

Would you watch? You bet you would. All it takes is a Xanax for you and a Twitter hashtag, and you’re sold on the collective experience. Call it Happy House or something else suitably ironic, stick it on a cable channel with no programming 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

standards, launch it with some wacky promos and—Frank Viola!—ratings gold, Daddy.

Plots write themselves: The Simpson/ Zimmerman/Anthony love triangle would be epic. You just know Gorgeous George would overplay his hand with Comely Casey and, even though he’s 70 years old, Simpson would take advantage of the situation and launch a May/December tête-á-tête with Anthony. Just in time for sweeps!

From there, an interesting subplot could emerge. We already know that Casey Anthony is a #NeverTrump kind of lady—she showed up at a protest months back, which lent that movement some real moral authority.

Simpson and the president once palled around, but that was back in the day.

In 2017 or ’18, bet money that Simpson gets on Twitter and blasts the president— it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing move, and he doesn’t have to say anything profound. An “I can’t believe Trump is trying to take away healthcare!!!! What is this world coming to??? I

thought this was America @RealDonaldTrump” should do it.

At 135 characters, that Tweet is ready for use—just like the Happy House concept. (Note to producer-types: I will sue you into oblivion if you use these concepts, in any form, without giving me my cut.)

If neither of these concepts appeals, religion is a third option. Trinity Broadcasting

in-state. OJ’s testimony on TV Network is in-state would be a great lead-in to the ultimate gig: greeter at the Holy Land Experience. Not quite a casino—but close enough!

Welcome home, OJ! It’s your state—we’re just living in it.

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

FOLIO VOICES : NEWSENSE AFTER WANDERING IN THE BARBECUE wilderness for years, folks on Amelia Island have finally found their promised ham— chopped, pulled and on the bone.

Barbecue holes-in-the-wall are popping up on Amelia Island faster than a Donald Trump tweet sends the media into fits of squealing apocalyptic hysterics.

The latest addition is Michael Stringer’s State Line Barbecue Company, which opened the week of July 4th next to Flash Foods at the intersection of Will Hardee Road and Sadler Road. It’s take-out only, specializing in oinkers, no beef in sight in Mike’s place, no siree Bob, this is Deep South roadside BBQ. “This ain’t Texas,” he firmly explained about the brisket.

Mike’s as serious as a funeral about his ’cue. He has a smoker he designed and had custom-made in Green Cove Springs by Mack Daddy Smoker and he’s armed with stacks of cherry wood to fuel it.

The laidback Atlanta native who worked in the chemical marketing business for 40 years and has lived on the island for the last 15 has wallet-pleasing prices and sides that have my South Georgia pal Eugene Lamar and his wife, Jolene, racing across the border.

His pulled-pork sandwich goes for just $8.75. For that price, you get two (count ’em, TWO) sandwiches, with the pork pulled to order. St. Louis-style pork ribs are $8.75 for three bones, $16 for a half-slab, $24 for a full. There’s a family recipe Brunswick stew for just $2.75 and coleslaw, potato salad and baked beans (made Papa’s way with chopped pork, bacon and onion). Mike’s open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to around 7 p.m. or when he runs out of pig, whichever comes first. Lately he’s been running out between 4 and 5 p.m.

If someone wants beef or a burger, Mike will politely direct them to the Krystal on the opposite corner of Will Hardee and Sadler.

Not too long ago, the only places on the island to find barbecue were downtown’s Happy Tomato Courtyard Cafe & BBQ and, more recently, Gilbert’s Underground.

AMELIA ISLAND

BBQ FAMINE ENDS Locals and tourists in HOG HEAVEN

The personable Richard Bolton has been providing residents and tourists with barbecue turkey, pork, ribs and chicken at the Happy Tom since 2007. He opens the doors at 11 a.m. and is usually closed by 4:30 Monday through Saturday. The busy place is testimony that Richard knows his way around a smoker. I’ve had him cater a function at my home that resulted in better reviews for his food than my hospitality. (You could at least feign surprise.) How many folks show up at a private party and tell the host, “We can’t stay, but do you have a take-out box?”

Kenny Gilbert (of celebrity chef fame) started out with a more sophisticated Southern menu at Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen, but as time passed, more and more smokers sprouted in his front parking lot and the menu began listing fewer collard greens, chitin soups and butter bean and grits casseroles to focus almost exclusively on barbecue and appropriate sides.

It used to be, when you wandered into any barbecue joint in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, etc. and asked for brisket, the waitresses and customers would point at you and laugh and the pitmaster would holler ugly things about your mama until you left.

Not at Island BBQ, which opened a little over a month ago on South 14th Street, featuring expert pitmaster Rodney Stubbs who makes the best beef brisket this side of the Mississippi. The Island BBQ crew also does pork, ribs, turkey and chicken plus traditional sides: baked beans, okra, mac and cheese, and more, with generous slices of white loaf bread and a landslide of pickle slices. It’s open daily and will soon have a license to sell beer and wine in the 30-seat establishment.

Even South Eighth Street’s Halftime Sports Bar & Grill is in on the act. A smoker can often be seen sitting in front of that sports emporium containing Manager Lorenzo Church’s handiwork of slow-smoked ribs and pork. Earlier this month, he had a July Fourth special: a full rack of ribs for $19.99, a halfrack for $12.99 and a rib sandwich and a side, $10. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender.

The only thing missing in this barbecue mix is a waitress named Dixie, ice-cold bottles of grape Nehi, and a pitmaster called Bubba, who can dangle a toothpick from his lip like Bogey hung a smoke.

What this island needs now are a few hand-painted signs saying: “Smoked mullet just ahead.”

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

FOLIO VOICES : CITIZEN MAMA

JACKSONVILLE’S GREEN SECRET

IN BEAUTIFUL, COASTAL JACKSONVILLE, “sea level rise” doesn’t appear to be in our city leaders’ vocabulary—much less “climate change,” “conservation” or “going green.” So it might be surprising to learn that when it comes to conserving energy and other resources, Duval County Public Schools leads the nation.

Last week, two representatives from DCPS travelled to Washington, D.C. to be recognized, along with only eight other school districts in the nation, with the prestigious Green Ribbon School District Award.

It’s not the first award that Susan Carew, DCPS’ director of facility engineering and energy, and Nerissa Hawkins, supervisor of contract management, have collected on behalf of the district. But it’s the most important.

“To get this from the Department of Education is a real honor,” Carew said. “We get awards from U.S. Green Buildings, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, the state of Florida … this is our first national recognition,” she added, then corrected herself. “Except for last month, when we were recognized

by Project Green Schools with the Green Difference Awards.”

Former Superintendent Nikolai Vitti was recognized by the Massachusettsbased program as an “Outstanding Green Superintendent,” while the county’s school district won a Green Difference award for Sustainability for its “Green Champions” program, which encourages school-based initiatives and friendly competition among schools. Former district Chief of Schools Iranetta Wright travelled to Boston to collect those awards, as well as one that recognized Alden Road Exceptional Student Center for its “Outstanding Green Education.” The U.S. DOE’s coveted Green Ribbon School District award, however, validates 12 years of intense attention to reducing schools’ environmental footprint, improving health and wellness among staff and students, and infusing sustainability and environmental education into the curriculum, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. While hundreds of people throughout DCPS contributed to the efforts that led to these awards, they’ve done so quietly, with little local press recognition.

Duval County Public Schools TAKE THE LEAD in conservation and sustainability “We are the best-kept secret in Jacksonville,” Carew said.

GOING GREEN SAVES GREEN

TRAINED AS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, Carew worked for 20 years in the energyefficiency industry prior to accepting her DCPS position. She is certified as a Leader in Environmental Efficiency and Design (LEED.) “My job is to reduce energy and water costs and consumption,” Carew said. For example, the facilities department began installing high-efficiency lighting, highefficiency air-conditioning systems and occupancy sensors that automatically turn off lights when no one is in the room.

Carew reports total savings since 2005, including electric, water, logistical and other items, of $100 million.

Carew credits her ally in contract services, Hawkins, for putting recycling bins in nearly all of the county’s 165 schools, and for streamlining trash and recycling bin pickups for maximum efficiency. Hawkins’ division also uses local vendors wherever possible to reduce the district’s carbon footprint, encourages electronic communication over paper and double-sided document printing and copying to save paper.

“She has saved quite a bit of money doing that,” Carew said, “by right-sizing bins and pickup frequency. We’ve come up with benchmarks and targets. It’s been a good program.”

While a chunk of overall savings occurred early on, with energy costs continuing to rise, Carew says that the district’s conservation efforts still save $6 million a year.

“That’s six million every year that the academic people can spend on new teachers, computers or programs or things for the classroom,” she said.

District 7 School Board member Lori Hershey couldn’t agree more.

“As we look at budget cuts and try to adjust, it’s exciting that our district is being proactive on saving energy,” Hershey said.

IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN

“WE STARTED DOING A LOT OF PROJECTS [IN 2005] … but we’d get a lot of complaints from the schools,” Carew said.

“They weren’t really on board, but we were saving tons of money.” Carew and Hawkins knew that they needed to get people at the school level—teachers, students and staff—to buy into their sustainability efforts in order to maximize conservation and savings. To make it happen, Carew founded the Green Champions program.

The DCPS website (dcps.duvalschools. org) describes Green Champions as teachers who volunteer for extra activities with students to incorporate green concepts. The teachers recruit students and other volunteers to create school-based “green teams.”

“They learn everything, from what’s recyclable and what’s not, to features of their schools that save water and power. [Twentyfive] schools have solar panels. They learn about solar energy,” Carew said.

The facilities department has come to depend on the green teams, in turn, to tweak and maintain sustainability. “They bring opportunities to us,” Carew said.

When a school’s green team notices a light that never turns off, for example, they can call the facilities department and ask that an occupancy sensor be installed. If teachers need more light, they’ll adjust the sensor.

Green teams can also call about issues like leaky faucets or to report a faulty rain gauge in the irrigation system.

“We judge science fairs, set up booths at Science Night, judge Earth Day poster contests … ,” Carew said, listing the ways in which her office enhances STEM education related to sustainability. Her office also pairs green teams with local business partners.

“We provide resources and they [green teams] provide leads about how we can save more energy. It’s a really great relationship.”

CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>>

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 9

FOLIO VOICES : CITIZEN MAMA

<<< FROM PREVIOUS

CULTIVATING SUSTAINABILITY

THIS YEAR’S GREEN CHAMPION SCHOOL IN DUVAL COUNTY

AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN HERSHEY’S district, Twin Lakes Academy Elementary, swept away the Green Champions competition this year.

“They were the hands-down winner,” Carew said of TLAE, “Green has taken over their school.”

More than half of Duval County Schools have green teams, and this year 25—a record number—applied for the award. The student “Greenies,” as they’re called in the award application, are led by Green Champions Korey Van Wagoner and Helane Freeman.

Team leaders credit numerous community partners, including the school PTA, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, Beaches Turtle Patrol and the Adopt-a-Road cleanup program, to name a few. The Green Champions have hooked into information about grants to pay for various school-based projects, which helps keep the momentum going from year to year.

The children have learned about wellness and sustainability by participating in book drives, bottle-cap drives for Ronald McDonald House, food drives, milk carton recycling, honeybee education, hotel toiletries recycling for the homeless, butterfly gardening and more. The team has also monitored power and water use at the school, and provided feedback on that data. They’ve even had students report on their home water consumption, both before and after the students employed water conservation strategies.

“The kids are taking their green lessons home,” Carew said. “We’re trying to raise up a generation of kids who think being green is normal, and not being green is the exception.”

GROWING THE GREEN 10 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

CAREW CREDITS THE DCPS SCIENCE department and leadership from district

DCPS director of facility engineering and energy Susan Carew

photo courtesy DCPS

STUDENTS MAY ALSO LEARN ABOUT THE environment, health and conservation through school-based gardening projects. The children are urged to think of ways to grow produce without irrigation.

“When they want to build a school garden,” Carew says, “we ask them how they’re going to water [it]. The schools can get free rain barrels to water their gardens and landscaping.”

The barrels are fashioned out of environmentally safe plastic containers that once contained floor wax. When custodians empty the wax barrels, they remit them for cleaning and donation at the Teacher Supply Depot. Additionally, Alden Road Exceptional Student Center has taught students how to make the rain barrels.

Hershey applauds green team leaders’ dedication to teaching practical, hands-on lessons in environmental sustainability.

“It’s really about learning a lifestyle,” Hershey says. “It’s one thing to introduce concepts in the classroom and another to introduce the practical applications.

“It’s exciting to see our district helping lead the way to educate students in a hands-on manner.”

Chief of Staff Dana Kriznar for not only helping to infuse sustainability into the curriculum, but also collecting the data required for the voluminous, multifaceted 24-page award application.

“My part was only 25 percent of the entire application,” Carew said. To earn national Green Ribbon School District recognition, the applicant must be nominated by their state, which then forwards the information to the U.S.

Department of Education.

“We were shortlisted by the State Department of Education and then we won at the national level,” she said. In an email acknowledging Duval’s nomination, Florida DOE officials relayed high praise for the school district: It gives me great pleasure to inform you that your district application was the highestscoring submission we have received since participating in the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School recognition initiative in 2012.

Duval was the only school district in Florida recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Green Ribbon School District.

But Carew doesn’t want Duval to rest on its laurels. She wants more green teams, led by more Green Champions, at more green schools. Even if teachers are delivering environmental education to their students outside the Green Champions program, she says, joining the Green Champion network pays off. The Green Champions newsletter, emailed regularly throughout Duval County, advertises grant, stipend and recognition opportunities for teachers.

Carew’s division will host a booth at the Teacher Supply Depot’s annual giveaway on Aug. 4, where teachers can pick up free, repurposed classroom, art and science supplies donated by community members and businesses. This giveaway was an important distinguishing highlight in the Green Ribbon application, Carew said. The Depot is a partnership between DCPS and the Duval County Council of PTAs. Since the Depot’s inception in 1996, it has saved $64 million in donated supplies that might have otherwise ended up in a landfill.

“Teachers start lining up at 6 a.m.,” she said. “We’ll be there all day telling people about the Green Champions program.”

Julie Delegal mail@folioweekly.com _____________________________________ To donate to the TEACHERS SUPPLY DEPOT GIVEAWAY, held 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 4, 3108 Lenox Ave., Westside, call 381-7480, dcps.duvalschools.org.

ROGER STONE dishes on Trump, Florida, treason and political combat in the Digital Era

SUMMITING WITH

STONE S T O R Y B Y S H E LT O N H U L L

“They may call me a dirty trickster. I’m a real partisan; I’ve got sharp elbows. But there’s one thing that isn’t in my bag of tricks: treason.”

Roger Stone has never backed away from a fight; indeed, he almost relishes starting them. Stone has been a human melee weapon, wielded to great effect in some of the biggest political brawls of the past half-century, dating back to his earliest years in the crucible that was the Nixon White House.

Stone’s story, one of the most infamous in postwar political history, has been retold for a new generation in Get Me Roger Stone, a hilariously histrionic documentary that hit NetFlix in April following a well-received showing at the Tribeca Film Festival. It follows him from his earliest days as a Goldwater guy through his career-making links with Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, his 1980s peak running one of the first major lobbying firms, the sex scandal that curbed his activities in the 1990s, and then his return to prominence during the election recount in 2000, which led directly into his current incarnation as a musclebound Trumpeter-slash-marijuana advocate.

It’s must-see material for political junkies of all stripes, and quite useful for understanding how America got into our current mess. Through 50 years of shenanigans, Stone has maintained a wicked sense of humor and a sharp eye for oftenneglected nuances of retail politics. At age 64, Stone’s read on the prevailing era remains weird, but essential.

“1968 and 2016 were very similar, in many ways,” he said, speaking via phone from his longtime home base of Miami. “Just as leaders, Donald Trump and Nixon are similar. They’re both really pragmatists, neither is an ideologue, they’re both essentially populists with conservative instincts. ... Both of them are very persistent, both of them had to come back from disaster.”

The opposition is praying for further disaster, and it may well get its wish, given the president’s unique gift for self-sabotage. To that end, Stone is one of several Trump affiliates under investigation for their dealings with various foreign nationals whose efforts helped facilitate Trump’s victory.

Stone’s newest book, The Making of the President 2016: How Donald Trump Orchestrated a Revolution lifts its title from the seminal series written every four years between 1960 and 1980 by journalist Theodore H. White (1915-’86), a quintessential D.C. Beltway insider who is, no doubt, whirling in his grave. One can’t help but view this title as high-level trolling of the first order, which is

CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>>

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 11

SUMMITING WITH

STONE

<<< FROM PREVIOUS

Stone’s forte. After all, his other books have eye-catching titles like The Man Who Killed JFK, The Clintons’ Crimes Against Women and the impishly insipid Jeb! and the Bush Crime Family. For better and often for worse, Stone is an equal-opportunity trash-talker.

The subtitle is cunningly phrased, as every conceivable meaning of the words “orchestrated” and “revolution” seem to fit in this case. Speaking of which, Stone’s book notes the crucial role of the revolution waged in the Democratic primary by Bernie Sanders and how it foreshadowed the future president’s. “In many ways, Trump and Bernie, they’re riding the same wave. Donald’s voters think these trade deals have fucked America, and Bernie’s voters think these trade deals have fucked America. “… And also, new voters: Both Trump and Bernie Sanders attract new voters in the primaries. It’s just more people upset about the so-called ‘rigged system’. Bernie rags constantly about the corruption and the power of Wall Street; so does Trump. So I think they’re very similar.”

This similarity was noted early on, and was key to Trump’s victory, according to

“The Democrats in Florida, because they have been out of power in the legislature so long, and because they have (generally speaking) not done well in local offices,

THEY REALLY HAVE NO BENCH.” Stone. “In order to win, Trump had to win three of 10 Sanders voters, and he did.”

Despite being a nominal frontrunner, Hillary Clinton was burdened with a top-heavy hierarchical campaign, largely disconnected from political reality. Despite the fact that she spent an estimated $1.2 billion, including PAC money, on her campaign, those funds were squandered on failed strategies and poor logistics that reached a peak that saw her taking victory laps in the closing days

of the campaign as Trump barnstormed battleground states. The Clintons expended so much time and energy fending off the Sanders insurgency, they never really got a handle on what awaited them in the general election.

“I think they made the exact same mistake as did Jimmy Carter,” said Stone, who worked for Ronald Reagan in 1980. “The Clintons misunderstood Trump’s appeal. They didn’t think that his simple messaging would be credible; they didn’t understand that

Trump talks more like average people than elites. They underestimated … his skill as a candidate, they underestimated his skill as a communicator, and they underestimated his ability to land a punch.”

When Trump first declared for president in 2015, there was almost no one who thought the man had any chance at all—except Stone, who had raised that very possibility as early as 1988, when he arranged a meeting between Trump and his earliest political benefactor,

Today, Stone is prepping for what may be his biggest fight so far, waged on behalf of his good friend, President Donald J. Trump.

Roger Stone on Real Time with Bill Maher

12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

Richard Nixon. “It certainly seemed possible to me, but let’s recognize that I’m a professional political operative and I had, at that point, nine individual presidential campaigns in which I’m playing a senior role as experience. Plus I’ve known Donald Trump for 39 years; I have a very keen knowledge of his management style, his style on the stump, so I understand a lot of the basis of his appeal. … Trump is a giant, and he ran against a lot of career politicians who were essentially pygmies.”

As usual, Florida was a decisive factor in the election, and Stone expects that to continue in 2018. “Florida has proven once again to be the ultimate purple state. It truly is a state that’s always competitive in a presidential race, and less competitive, leaning slightly Republican, in a non-presidential race. The Democrats in Florida, because they have been out of power in the legislature so long, and because they have (generally speaking) not done well in local offices, they really have no bench. They [have] yet to come up with a candidate who is a viable candidate for governor.

and I think Jeb knew it was coming, and of course that’s all documentable. Only Trump would’ve had the courage to do something like that.”

Today, Stone is prepping for what may be his biggest fight so far, waged on behalf of his good friend, President Donald J. Trump, whose election was controversial, to say the least. Although Stone has not officially worked for Trump since last fall, he remains very much in the mix, part of the president’s wider circle of advisors and adjutants. Indeed, the fact is that the very idea of Donald Trump as POTUS originates in the always-fertile mind of Roger Stone, who never stops thinking of new angles and novel approaches to shaking up the political status quo. Of course, a lot of

folks really wish he would stop, but after last year, that seems unlikely.

Whereas most folks tend to get all shy and introspective when the conversation turns to subpoenas, Stone is embracing his opportunity to face off with congressional Democrats before a live, mainstream audience. Having served in the White House under Nixon and Reagan, Stone is by no means a stranger in Beltway circles, but his appearance at the Capitol will mark, for many national observers, their initial introduction to a man without whom everything would be different today.

Despite copious calumny and persistent subpoena threats early on, at press time, Stone has still not appeared before Congress and it seems increasingly unlikely that he will;

still, he’s made no secret of his enthusiasm for doing so.

“They dragged my name through the mud in a public hearing. Several statements made by members were just flatly incorrect, others were chronologically out of order, and still others were written in such a pejorative way that I must have the opportunity to take that language and retell it my way, and then bitchslap the member for his partisanship. “… Here’s my proposal: Waive your congressional immunity, so I may sue you, and we’ll let a judge and jury decide if you have slimed me. And you know they won’t do that.”

Covfefe!

Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com

“Trump is a giant, and he ran against a lot of career politicians who were essentially pygmies,” says Stone, who sports a tattoo of another “giant,” President Richard Nixon, between his shoulder blades.

“It’s way too early to try to determine how Trump’s candidacy will impact the Florida electorate; it’s an entirely open question.

Trump could be exceedingly popular, if he sticks to his agenda and gets things done by the midterms, or he could be unpopular, theoretically, for any number of reasons. But in politics, a year is a lifetime.”

Speaking of Florida, 2018 will be the first year in nearly three decades in which the shadow of Jeb Bush will not blanket the state’s political landscape, and by Stone’s reckoning, you can thank Trump for putting our former governor into permanent retirement. “If Jeb had stayed in the race, and there had been another debate, Trump was prepared to say, ‘Jeb, the [FDLE] had over 22 individual tips about the 9/11 hijackers training in Sarasota; you seem to have done nothing with that information. Don’t you think you could have stopped the attack on America if you had actually done something?’ That was coming,

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 13

FOLIO A + E

LONG POND HOP, LONG TIME COMING

Bakery B akery O Outlet utlet R Records ecords bbrings rings G GERMAN ERMAN PPOST-HARDCORE OST-HARDCORE band Ten Volt Shock to America 12 years on

S

t. Augustine’s Bakery Outlet Records is well-known for its commitment to local bands and the tight-knit Oldest City music scene. But Rich Diem’s little-labelthat-could also boasts a national and international profile–and for the first time ever, Black Forest-born band Ten Volt Shock will be touring the United States. TVS’ first three albums were released by Bakery Outlet in the mid-to-late-2000s, a feat that still blows Diem’s mind. He founded the label in 2004 and still runs the place in between his full-time work as a teacher and part-time stints in umpteen local rock bands.

“Ten Volt Shock frontman Frank Otto’s previous band KURT was one of the first post-hardcore bands I was turned on to in the mid-’90s,” Diem tells Folio Weekly. “The energy and power of the music was right there, and pre-Internet, the searching and acquiring of their records was that much more rewarding. KURT toured the U.S. in 2000 with Milemarker, and my band Twelve Hour Turn got to play a few of their shows in Florida. Then, in 2001, we toured Germany, Spain and France with them for nine days–one of the last shows of that tour was with Ten Volt Shock for their first show. There was a political demonstration that ended at the venue, a huge meal was made for everyone, we played a great show, and then had a dance party afterwards until morning.

What an introduction to Ten Volt Shock!”

Diem says he reached out to Otto and Ten Volt Shock with an offer to release their music on Bakery

14 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

Outlet as nothing more than a friendly gesture. “If something didn’t happen naturally, we were always prepared to put out our own music, and it was very cool of Frank to accept the offer,” Diem says. “Bako-2, the second album put out by the label, was Ten Volt Shock’s first CD–and here I was working with these people I had looked up to. Two more TVS albums (6Null3, 78 Hours) followed, with me taking care of CD production and German label X-Mist, which is kind of a parallel of Gainesville’s No Idea Records, doing the LPs. All it was really about was trying to help spread the word about TVS to the USA. And now, 12 years later, they’re finally touring the USA!” Diem’s passion and joy are evident.

Frank Otto seconds that emotion in an email interview from Germany. “It’s great to be able to do this–everything is DIY, which is always exciting because you never know what will happen. Ten Volt Shock has been for 17 years now touring Europe,

FILM Dunkirk FILM Robert Mitchum ARTS Makerspace Gallery LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR

Australia and Japan, so let’s just say it’s a gift to come to the U.S.” Otto admits that the last few years have been quiet for Ten Volt Shock due to the demands of work, family, distance and other projects, including KURT, one of the European posthardcore scene’s longest-running bands, and YASS, featuring Otto and Markus Brengartner. “Of course we are still practicing and writing new songs,” he writes. “But we put such a lot of effort and energy into the band and our music that we think it’s finally about time to pick some grapes.”

And in the hardcore world, when you stick to your guns for nearly 20 years, the resulting harvest will be bountiful. “The kind of music we enjoy playing is related to the ’90s Amphetamine Reptile Records noise bands with a modern post-punk touch,” Otto says. “Stuff like that doesn’t really change. We’ve started to use more pedals and loops, but we are still doing honest music with energy and passion, without any pretension, and apart from the dreadful music industry.” Laughing, he adds, “But we are not professional musicians, so we’ve been doing some finger exercises to advance our skills.”

PG. 15 PG. 16 PG. 17 PG. 19

In that sense, Frank Otto’s modesty is on par with Rich Diem’s legendary humility–which might explain why Ten Volt Shock and Bakery Outlet Records have enjoyed such a long and fruitful partnership. “Rich was a great helping hand way back in 2000 when KURT toured the East Coast, and of course he’s also a great person, which we appreciate very much. He’s far from the common music business guy–usually American labels are not that interested in European bands, so we are really thankful that Rich has helped us to distribute some of our records in the U.S.” The rest of the bill for Ten Volt Shock’s July 31 show at Sarbez is equally stacked: Switzerland’s YC-CY, another iconic hardcore band on the esteemed X-Mist label, and local acts Early Disclaimers and Tubers. “Early Disclaimers is Andrew Virga’s current band,” Diem says.

“He’s from St. Augustine but now resides in Gainesville, and Bakery Outlet put out a 7-inch of his previous band Cougs. So I’ve always been a fan–Early Disclaimers just put out a new cassette on Let’s Pretend that’s excellent as well.”

But Diem saves his most awestruck commentary for the reunion of Tubers, of which he’s an original member alongside Jeff McNally, co-owner of The Floridian and Stewart’s Market, Jacob Hamilton, who fronts or plays in at least 50 of St. Augustine’s best bands, and Matt Sweeting. “We always talk about resuming playing, writing, recording and touring on some more consistent level, but for now, parenthood, businesses and work take our time,” Diem says. “But all these years later, Frank Otto and Ten Volt Shock still influence me, so Tubers wouldn’t be playing again if TVS were not touring.”

Nick McGregor mail@folioweekly.com

TEN VOLT SHOCK with YC-CY, TUBERS, EARLY DISCLAIMERS

9 p.m. July 31, Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632, St. Augustine, $8

FOLIO A+E : FILM

OVERSET

NOT A TYPICAL

HOLLYWOOD TALE Instead, a brisk, immersive WAR FILM

D

Another reason we become so immersed unkirk, France, 1940. Roughly 400,000 is because we can’t help it. Nolan and Allied soldiers are trapped on the beach cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema shot of this northern enclave, surrounded the film with IMAX cameras, meaning and dominated by German firepower. The everything we see is meant for a large screen, only hope for survival is evacuation, and that from the cockpits of the spitfire planes to becomes less likely by the hour. underneath the boats to long lines of men In a Hollywood story, these underdog waiting to escape. In one scene, as a German Allies would fight their way out. But writer/ director Christopher Nolan (the Dark Knight plane attacks, Allied soldiers lie on the trilogy) isn’t interested in a Hollywood story. ground, heads covered. We see the bombs Instead, Dunkirk focuses on the hit: First impacting the water, sometimes heroic, sometimes then the beach, culminating in DUNKIRK selfish and always-brave actions an explosion mere feet from ***G of individuals on land, at sea our hero (Whitehead) that Rated PG-13 and in the air, and how each sends his comrades flying. It’s a contributed to the evacuation of breathtaking sequence. more than 330,000 men.

Hans Zimmer’s tense, urgent score The film is one-dimensional, but it’s within punctuates the action and close calls, and there these confines that Nolan finds its heart. There are many. The sound effects are also notable, if are three storylines: One covers the course for no other reason than their intensity; at my of a week and takes place on land, as soldiers screening, the bass was so loud, the seats shook (Fionn Whitehead as Tommy, singer Harry at the sound of gunfire. It’s one thing to see the Styles as Alex and more) try to survive while action; to feel it as well makes it enthralling. their commander (Kenneth Branagh) tries Finally, Dunkirk feels palpable because to get them on ships, away from the beach. it was shot on (at least some) of the actual The second storyline takes place over one day locations of the real events. When combined at sea, as ships try to evade German bomber with the fact that Nolan eschews CGI for more planes while British civilians (including one practical effects (meaning, he shoots as much played by Oscar-winner Mark Rylance) cross as he can on set and doesn’t rely on computers the channel to help the evacuation. The third to create half his movie [coughing] Michael storyline encompasses just one hour; fighter Bay), there’s a totality to the film that’s tangible. pilots, led by Farrier (Tom Hardy) try to keep We’re used to Christopher Nolan making the men below them safe. daring, ambitious films (Interstellar), and In uniting the triptych with a common goal though it’s different in scale, Dunkirk certainly and theme, Nolan keeps the audience focused has his stamp on it. See it on as big a screen as with gripping filmmaking. The editing is brisk; you can find. a usual Nolan film runs two-and-a-half hours; this one clocks in at 105 minutes. That’s partly DID YOU KNOW? due to the untraditional approach. Rather than Winston Churchill gave his famous “we an exposition setting the stage before the plot shall fight” speech after the evacuation, but kicks in, Nolan opens with soldiers walking cautioned that the amazing liberation should through the town of Dunkirk, and then not be considered a victory. running because they’re under attack and just Dan Hudak like that, we’re in the middle of the action. mail@folioweekly.com

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 15

FOLIO A+E : MAGIC LANTERNS

Robert Mitchum made it look EASY

BADDEST

HOLLYWOOD

BADASS W

16 | folioweekly.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

ith the possible exception of Errol Flynn, he was probably the most badass of Hollywood’s great badasses. At least that was his reputation. Unlike Flynn, who died at 50, washed up and wasted, this hell-raiser lived to the ripe age of 79 … his credits nearly double those of Flynn, despite drinking bouts and bedroom conquests nearly as legendary.

Robert Mitchum was one of a kind. Baby, I Don’t Care, a line from his first major film, was the subtitle of his biography, but he was a committed professional—nearly all the directors and actors with whom he worked thought so.

This August, Sun-Ray Cinema hosts a Robert Mitchum retrospective, showing five of his best films, each of them quite different, showcasing his enormous range and appeal.

The films will be shown in chronological order, starting with 1947 and ending with 1973.

Though a handful of films might make a legitimate claim to be the essential film noir, Out of the Past (1947) is surely one of the top nominees. Mitchum had received his only Oscar nod with The Story of G.I. Joe in 1945, but it’s in Out of the Past that he truly stepped effortlessly into real stardom. Everything works brilliantly in this tale of deception, romance, treachery and betrayal.

Director Jacques Tourneur fashions a textbook of noir tropes with Mitchum’s trench coat and dangling cigarette, Janet Greer’s ruthless femme fatale, and cinematographer Nicholas Musuraca’s stunning black-andwhite photography. To quote the venerable Roger Ebert, Out of the Past is not only “one of the greatest of all film noirs … [but also] the greatest cigarette-smoking movie of all time.”

The Lusty Men (directed by Nicholas Ray, ’55) put Mitchum in a completely different role, playing a worn-out rodeo star trying to rediscover his past but in the process becoming involved—as a kind of mentor— with an aspiring bronco competitor (Arthur Kennedy) and his wife (Susan Hayward).

Perhaps the least known of Mitchum’s better films, The Lusty Men is a rich character study, as much of the rodeo community itself as of the curious triangle of three stars.

The Night of the Hunter (’55), voted by Cahiers du Cinema (the prestigious French journal) in 2008 as the second-best film of all time (gotta love those French!), was not too well-received on its initial release. The only film Charles Laughton directed, it’s about a maniacal con-man-tuned-preacher (Mitchum) who marries and kills a widow (Shelley Winters) in search of lost money that has been hidden in an ex-cellmate’s house.

It might be an apocryphal story, but when the actor was actively seeking the role, he was told by Laughton that the character he would be playing was “a diabolical shit.” Replied Mitchum, without batting an eye: “Present!”

He got the role.

As Max Cady in ’62’s Cape Fear, Mitchum played one of the most terrifying villains in American film. Mitchum’s sadistic, vengeful rapist is after Sam’s (Gregory Peck) wife and daughter. Beefy and brutal, this version of Max is the stuff of nightmares. His is a much better performance than Robert De Niro’s 1991 Martin Scorsese remake, because Mitchum is so much more realistic. De Niro, by contrast, is a Freddy Krueger.

Sun-Ray concludes its series with The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973), in which Mitchum was an aging two-bit hood trying to save his family and stay out of prison by ratting out his “friends.” Directed by Peter Yates, Eddie Coyle was described by one reviewer as Mitchum’s King Lear.

Robert Mitchum is incredible in the role, but he still had many years and good films (like Farewell, My Lovely, The Yakuza and That Championship Season) ahead. In the 1980s, there was TV and The Winds of War. And he was boss to TV wunderkind Frank Cross (Bill Murray) in ’88’s Scrooged, all suave, craggy class.

They truly broke the mold after they made Robert Mitchum.

Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com

NOW SHOWING MOVIES BY THE BAY Ripley’s shows Finding Dory, 8:30 p.m. July 26, Colonial Oak Music Park, 27 St. George St., St. Augustine, free; 824-1606, augustine.com. Bring something to sit on.

SHAKIN’ IT OVER HERE, BOSS Summer Movie Classics screens beautiful blue-eyed Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke, (50th anniversary), 2 p.m. July 29 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $7.50/ film; $45 season pass, floridatheatre.com.

SUN-RAY CINEMA Dunkirk, Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Big Sick screen, 1028 Park St., 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. A Ghost Story starts July 28.

CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Past Life and Wakefield run. Throwback Thursday runs Singing in the Rain, noon July 27 and 6 p.m. July 30. I, Daniel Blake starts July 28. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com.

IMAX THEATER Dunkirk, Prehistoric Planet 3D, Amazon Adventure, Dream Big and Extreme Weather run, World Golf Village, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com. Inhumans starts Aug. 31.

FOLIO A+E : ARTS

DARK JOKES & LIGHT

IMAGERY Shawana Brooks is making CONVERSATION HAPPEN

“Soft Hearted and Pretty,” Jim Smith. Photo by Patrick Fisher, Cultural Council of Jacksonville.

P

sex work, too. The artist saw this and tried to erhaps the best way to begin to help; and in that attempt saw how a lifestyle understand Shawana Brooks and her goals steeped in prostitution and drugs is “a parade at Jacksonville Makerspace is to consider of craziness.” what she recently said about Hope McMath: “I was hoping that through this exhibit, “I want to showcase her as an artist, not just as I might find a way to help her,” she said. the previous director of the Cummer.”

“Because I see that these women do not get the The conversation takes place in the services that they need, and how everything behind-the-scenes area of the Main Library, falls short for them, time and time again.”

Downtown. The topic is the upcoming show: Griffin’s goal was to make works Survive to Thrive, Life Beyond Sexual Violence, addressing this issue in a directly emotional hosted by the Main Library’s Makerspace way. Her prints, she explained, are appeals Gallery. Since the gallery is a space for to a largely indifferent public, and warnings makers, she wants it to be a place where artists to those who might not see the danger can experiment with new ideas, narrative, inherent in an underworld that treats materials and bodies of work. humans as chattel.

For Survive to Thrive, curator Brooks Because the term sexual violence is shared that she has a personal connection to so broad, it allows different people to tell this topic, and because of that, she is trying different stories. Not stories confined to to move through the psychological space of cis-gender women, but stories that touch on planning the show with care and tenderness. a multitude of experiences for a multitude of “We don’t want to trigger people,” she said, people. Brooks said that a part of her goal is “but we do want to tell these stories. Because to contribute to the “destygmatization of the Jacksonville is a major hub of human sexual language around talking about trafficking, trafficking.” Featuring the works of George abuse and sex work.”

Cornwell, Margete Griffin, Artist Princess Tiffany Manning, McMath, SURVIVE TO THRIVE Simpson Rashid has Princess Simpson Rashid, Opens Aug. 2. Main Library, contributed several monoJim Smith and Marisa Yow, 303 N. Laura St., 630-2665, free, print collages pulled in the stories promise to be as jaxpubliclibrary.org her signature black, red personal as they are varied. and white. In these pieces Brooks’ story is one with multiple, overlapping abstract forms, that she owns—not just because it was a part Brooks says she sees hope and struggle … of the impetus for this show, but because it an articulation of how densely packed the illustrates the way that abuse can linger, “You issues surrounding coercive and consensual know, my abuser is still alive and I see [this sex work are, in addition to abuse and person] at family gatherings.” She then went myriad manifestations of violence and on to explain—somewhat dismissively—that exploitation in this realm. at this point in her life, the long-ago chapter A poet herself, Brooks is familiar with is barely a footnote, and so she greets the memory with gallows humor, calling her observation, intuition and public interaction. abuser a sad joke.

She noted “the library is “one of the last truly Humor is one of the strongest tools for public spaces in the city.” Because of this, defanging the powerful, for reframing pain. she feels a deep sense of responsibility to the And watching Brooks move from her desk to folks who use it. “Every day I see the people the artist racks with purpose and poise, it is who use this facility. They aren’t the group of as if by scorning her abuser she magnifies her individuals that you would find normally at own power and charisma. It was fitting, then, an art opening or a museum; they are diverse that one of the first artists whose works we [and] whatever challenges they face, they saw was that of Margete Griffin. come into the space to receive resources and Griffin works primarily with awareness.”

In support of Survive to Thrive, opening screen-printing and found imagery— Wednesday, Aug. 2 (in conjunction with Art she makes prints that take as their tropes Walk) and running through October, Brooks the intersection of slang and graphic is working on programming and partnerships. pictures. For this exhibition, Brooks and For opening night, DJ Al Pete is spinning Griffin selected imagery that was textin the gallery, Mal Jones of the Lyrist Live is heavy. Words like “enjoy,” and “tiger” performing live hip hop in 303 Lounge, and become sardonic jokes existing in multiple a special performance by Jacksonville Dance iterations of mouths.

Theatre members is scheduled.

The impetus for her own participation, Madeleine Peck Wagner explained Griffin, was very personal: an old madeleine@folioweekly.com friend had fallen into and out of addiction and

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | folioweekly.com | 17

ARTS + EVENTS PERFORMANCE

THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE The Limelight Theatre stages this nail-biter of an academic horserace; through Aug. 20, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $15, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org.

ANNIE Alhambra Theater & Dining stages the tale of a young orphan’s adventures in 1930s Manhattan, through Aug. 13, 1200 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35-$57 plus tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com.

ELVIS ANNIVERSARY BASH The Florida Theatre presents two “Elvis the Pelvis” impersonators (Mike Albert, Scot Bruce), celebrating the anniversary of The King’s 1956 Jacksonville performance. 7 p.m. July 29, 128 E. Forsyth St., tickets start $29.50, floridatheatre.com.

CLASSICAL + JAZZ

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

COMEDY

FRED’S ALL-STAR COMEDIANS Different local comedians perform 7:30 p.m. July 26 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com.

JAMIE KENNEDY In addition to a starring role in the latest Tremors flick, Kennedy is voicing the animated series Legends of Chamberlain Heights. He appears here 7:30 p.m.

July 27; 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. July 28 & 29 at The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $20-$114.50, comedyzone.com.

COCOA BROWN Comedian Brown (The Single Moms Club, 2 Broke Girls) appears 8 p.m. July 27; 7:30 p.m. July 28; 7:30 & 10 p.m. July 29 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $15-$35, jacksonvillecomedy.com.

is on display through Oct. 29. Synthesize: Art + Music, works by contemporary sound-based artists, displays through Sept. 24. Iterations: Lorrie Fredette displays through Sept. 10.

GALLERIES

ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. Milt Shirley’s series, Marshes in Oils, is up until the end of July.

HOBNOB GALLERY & EVENT SPACE 220 Riverside Ave., hobnobjax.com. Sisters Holly and Heather Blanton show together in this ongoing display of individual and collaborative art.

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

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

Survive to Thrive: Life Beyond Sexual Violence, opens Aug. 2; through Oct. 22.

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

CALLS + WORKSHOPS

ONE SPARK 2017 CALL FOR CREATORS One Spark accepts creator applications for this year’s fest, held Oct. 6 & 7 at EverBank Field. Deadline is Sept. 8; details at onespark.com.

LES DeMERLE DRUM WORKSHOPS DeMerle, renowned drummer and artistic director of Amelia Island Jazz Festival, offers drum workshops for all skill levels, covering techniques and styles, 1-5 p.m. July 26 at Peck Center, 516 S. 10th St., Fernandina, 277-7942, $25/class; hand percussion, drum set supplied during lessons, ldmm@bellsouth.net.

FORT MOSE HISTORIC STATE PARK The state park seeks volunteers with skill sets and interests ranging from historical re-enactors, event coordinators and museum guides to gardeners–and someone with computer skills to work with the Historical Society administrative team. Details, 823-2232 or email vicki.tiseth@dep.state.fl.us.

ART WALKS + MARKETS

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art; 9 a.m. yoga, live music–Luke Peacock, Arvid Smith, Mark Shine–food and farmers market, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 29 under Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

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

WHITE HARVEST FARMS & FARMER’S MARKET Local organic, fresh produce, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat., 5348 Moncrief Rd., Northside, 354-4162; accepting cash, EBT, WIC, credit cards; proceeds benefit Clara White Mission, clarawhitemission.org.

MUSEUMS

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. Ink, Silk & Gold: Islamic Treasures from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston displays through Sept. 3. Poetry of Landscape: The Art of Eugène Louis Charvot (1847-1924), through Sept.

10; David Ponsler: Chasing Shadows, through Oct. 4. A Collector’s Eye: Celebrating Joseph Jeffers Dodge, through Feb. 4.

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

Robert Fulton & the U.S. Navy: Steamboats & Submarines, and Leilani Leo’s All the Way Up paintings of gods and goddesses, both on display through August.

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

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. The Project: Atrium installation, Plexus No. 38 by Gabriel Dawe,

18 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

COMEDY CONSPIRACY In addition to a starring role in the latest Tremors flick, JAMIE KENNEDY performs standup July 2729 at The Comedy Zone in Mandarin.

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

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

2017 Summer Wall, works by Jerry Uelsmann, Robert Leedy, Tony Wood, Thomas Hager, Doug Eng, Paul Ladnier, Paul Karabinis and Jim Draper, runs through Sept. 6. UNF Summer Show displays through August. The co-op shows 20 local artists’ works.

EVENTS

FUREVER YOURS FUNDRAISER & ART SHOW Proceeds of sales of raffle, art and wildlife-themed tattoos benefit St. Augustine Wild Reserve, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 28 and 5-9 p.m. July 29 at Unify Tattoo, 3501 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., Ste. 1, St. Augustine, 770-779, unifytattoofl.com.

CLAY COUNTY SHRINE CLUB SALE The annual Craft Show & Yard Sale, with indoor and outside vendors, handcraft vendors, clothes, books, tools and sale items, is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 29 at 2471 Russell Rd., C.R. 209, Green Cove Springs, 278-8383.

AUTHOR MEET & GREET The BookMark presents romance authors Ilona Andrews and Jeaniene Frost, 7 p.m. July 28 at 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026, bookmarkbeach.com.

JUMBO SHRIMP VS. TENNESSEE SMOKIES Our hometown heroes (43/53) bravely begin another homestand against the Birmingham Barons (37/58) (mmm shrimp n ham!) at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 4 (fireworks, Red Shirt Friday), 6:05 p.m. Aug. 5 (Superhero Weekend, Backpack Giveaway), 3:05 p.m. Aug. 6 (Aquaman Jerseys, Southpaw’s Birthday!), 7:05 p.m. Aug. 7 (Charity begins at Home), and Aug. 8 (Silent Movie Night), all at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, single game tix start at $9 (check website), 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com.

Next up: Mississippi Braves.

_________________________________________

To list an event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price, contact number to print to Daniel A. Brown; email dbrown@folioweekly.com or mail 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Items run as space is available. Deadline noon Wed. for next Wed. printing.

photo by Josué Rivas

The energetic and socially conscious NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE (pictured) joins REBELUTION, COLLIE BUDDZ, HIRIE, and DJ MACKLE for the Good Vibes Summer Tour at St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Sunday, July 30.

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK Music by the Sea: RAMONA QUIMBY BAND 6 p.m.

July 26, St. Johns County Pier Park, St. Augustine, free, thecivicassociation.org MONJAH 10 p.m. July 26, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188.

GALACTIC EMPIRE, DANGERKIDS 7 p.m. July 26, 1904 Music Hall, $16 advance; $20 day of.

JOURNEY, ASIA 7:30 p.m. July 26, Daily’s Place, $68-$350.

KOLEZANKA 8 p.m. July 26, Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-0632.

IDA PEARL 9:30 p.m. July 26, Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave., Orange Park, 269-4855, $3.

GROWN UP AVENGER STUFF, EMMA MOSELEY BAND, SECRET CIGARETTES 7 p.m. July 27, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $8.

JASON EVANS BAND 9:30 p.m. July 27, Cheers Park Avenue, $3.

AFTERLIFE, JUST LIKE GENTLEMEN, ENGRAVED 7 p.m.

July 27, Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St., Riverside.

MELT BEHIND THE WHEEL 9 p.m. July 27, Surfer the Bar, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756.

IVY LEAGUE 9:30 p.m. July 28 & 29, Cheers Park Avenue, $2.

LADY ANTEBELLUM, KELSEA BALLERINI, BRETT YOUNG 7:30 p.m. July 27, Daily’s Place, from $53.

3 The BAND 9 p.m. July 27, Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680.

LORRIE MORGAN 8 p.m. July 28, Ritz Theatre, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $44.

YOU VANDAL, FRIENDLY FIRE, RUNNING RAMPANT, SILVER TONGUED DEVILS 8 p.m. July 28, Rain Dogs.

SAVI FERNANDEZ BAND 9:30 p.m. July 28, Surfer the Bar, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756, $8 advance, $10 day of.

AUSTIN PARK 10 p.m. July 28 & 29, Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar. TWINSPAN, GIRAFFE FIGHT, CORRUPTED SAINT, ACID GIRLFRIEND 8 p.m. July 28, Jack Rabbits, $8.

FOLK IS PEOPLE, JORDAN ESKER & the 100 PERCENT, JESSE MONTOYA 8 p.m. July 28, 1904 Music Hall, $8 advance, $10 day of.

Sip & Socialize: MAY REIGN, B. STRONG 9 p.m. July 28, Nighthawks.

MINORCAN, The MOTHER GOOSES, IMPOSSIBLE VACATION 8 p.m. July 28, Harbor Tavern, 160 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, $5.

SASQUATCH ON MARS, CHROME FANGS 10 p.m. July 28, The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 2640611, $3 advance; $5 day of.

Elvis Anniversary Bash: MIKE ALBERT, SCOT BRUCE & the BIG E BAND 7 p.m. July 29, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $29.50-$39.50.

JOHN LEGIT, SHEPARD, JUSTICE JPHI, JOEY TECH, KID EURO, DANGEROUS REMEDY 8 p.m. July 29, Jack Rabbits, $8.

CAT McWILLIAMS BAND 10 p.m. July 29, The Roadhouse, $3 advance; $5 day of.

CHILLULA 9:30 p.m. July 29, Surfer the Bar. DOWN BUBBLE DEBUT SHOW 8 p.m. July 29, 1904 Music Hall, $8 advance, $10 day of.

The WHITE OUT-YFN LUCCI 7 p.m. July 29, Mavericks at the Landing, 2 Independent Dr., $40-$60.

CAMP EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS, GYPSY STAR, COURTNIE FRAZIER 10:30 a.m. July 29, Riverside Arts Market.

DARREN CORLEW 8:30 p.m. July 30, Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar. BRITTANI MUELLER, THE BRIDGE STREET VIBE, REMEDY TREE 6 p.m. July 30, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine.

Rebelution Good Vibes Summer Tour: NAHKO, MEDICINE for the PEOPLE, COLLIE BUDDZ, HIRIE, DJ MACKLE 4 p.m. July 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 2090367, $25-$40.

SAVI FERNANDEZ BAND, CUSTARD PIE 8 p.m. July 31, 1904 Music Hall, $8 advance, $10 day of.

Dragon Slang Tour: TOUGH JUNKIE 10 p.m. Aug. 1, Rain Dogs, $5.

311, NEW POLITICS, PASSAFIRE 6 p.m. Aug. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, $44.54-$54.64.

PINKY DOODLE POODLE 8 p.m. Aug. 2, Jack Rabbits, $8.

POSTMODERN JUKEBOX, STRAIGHT NO CHASER 9 p.m.

Aug. 2, Daily’s Place, 438-$599.

KRACKAJAXX 9:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Cheers Park Avenue.

TRAE PIERCE & the T-STONES 7 p.m. Aug. 2, ArtWalk, Downtown, free.

SABRINA CARPENTER, ALEX AONO, NEW HOPE CLUB 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Florida Theatre, $55-$79.

BERES HAMMOND 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Mavericks Live, $36.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

FOREIGNER, CHEAP TRICK, JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE Aug. 3, Daily’s Place BLACK CREEK RIZ’IN Aug. 3, Cheers Park Avenue XHALE Aug. 4 & 5, Cheers Park Avenue [neu] Sonics Improvised Music Fest: JAMISON WILLIAMS, AG DAVIS, JASON DEAN ARNOLD, TIM ALBRO, ARVID SMITH, KOZAK/CARTWRIGHT/CARTWRIGHT, VERGE BLISS, DYLAN HOUSER, others Aug. 5 & 6, Space Gallery FOLK IS PEOPLE, COLLAPSIBLE B, DONNA FROST Aug. 5, Riverside Arts Market NEW MANTRA, THETWOTAKES Aug. 8, Jack Rabbits The AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW Aug. 9, Florida Theatre LOVE MONKEY Aug. 11 & 12, Cheers Park Avenue DONALD FAGEN & the NIGHTFLYERS Aug. 12, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MORRIS DAY & the TIME, RUDE BOYS, LAKESIDE, READY for the WORLD, TROOP, ADINA HOWARD Aug. 12, Morocco Shrine Auditorium RONAN SCHOOL of MUSIC, JULIE DURDEN, KATHERINE ARCHER, MODERN MONSTERS Aug. 12, Riverside Arts Market LIL YACHTY Aug. 16, Mavericks Live THE FUTURE HNDRXX TOUR Aug. 16, Daily’s Place

FRATELLO Aug. 16, Cheers Park Avenue JASON ALDEAN, CHRIS YOUNG, KANE BROWN, DEEJAY SILVER Aug. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena The FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL Aug. 17, Cheers Park Avenue ALBERT CASTIGLIA Aug. 18, Mojo Kitchen OZONE BABY Aug. 18 & 19, Cheers Park Avenue MATCHBOX TWENTY, COUNTING CROWS Aug. 19, Daily’s Place WHO’S BAD: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Aug. 19, Florida Theatre MADI CARR, UNDERHILL ROSE, JERRY MANISCALCO Aug. 19, Riverside Arts Market ANDREW DICE CLAY Aug. 20, Florida Theatre MARY J. BLIGE Aug. 23, Daily’s Place PETER WHITE, EUGE GROOVE Aug. 23, P.V.Concert Hall BLISTUR Aug. 23, Cheers Park Avenue BLUES, BREWS & BBQ BENEFIT Aug. 24, Florida Theatre SECOND SHOT BAND Aug. 24, Cheers Park Avenue MONSTERS of MOCK Aug. 25, Mavericks Live JO KOY Aug. 25, Florida Theatre FALLEN EMPIRE Aug. 25 & 26, Cheers Park Avenue St. Johns Riverkeeper River Ruckus: MERE WOODARD, EDDIE COTTON & the UNCANNY VALLEY BOYS, POPP OVER AMERICA Aug. 26, Riverside Arts Market LEE HUNTER, JOEY KERR Aug. 27, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre LIFEHOUSE, SWITCHFOOT Aug. 27, Daily’s Place JULIA GULIA Aug. 30, Cheers Park Avenue GOO GOO DOLLS, PHILLIP PHILLIPS Sept. 2, Daily’s Place STRANGERWOLF, GABE DARLING, ALLIE & the KATS Sept.

2, Riverside Arts Market CATFISH & the BOTTLEMEN Sept. 4, Mavericks Live PARAMORE Sept. 6, T-U Center MODEST MOUSE Sept. 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre APOCALYPTICA Plays Metallica by Four Cellos Sept. 7, Florida Theatre BLACKBERRY SMOKE, The CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD Sept. 8, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Sing Out Loud Festival: STEVE EARLE, LAKE STREET DIVE, WOLF PARADE, DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, LOS LOBOS, LUCERO, DEER TICK, LANGHORNE SLIM, LYDIA LOVELESS, others Sept. 8-10, 15-17 & 22-24, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BRYAN ADAMS Sept. 9, Daily’s Place A NICE PAIR, CYRUS QARANTA, ARVID SMITH, LINDA GRENVILLE Sept. 9, Riverside Arts Market ADAM ANT Sept. 10, Florida Theatre MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Sept. 14, Florida Theatre WIDESPREAD PANIC Sept. 15-17, St. Aug. Amphitheatre TIM McGRAW & FAITH HILL Sept. 16, Veterans Memorial Arena JESSE MONTOYA, MARK WILLIAMS & BLUE HORSE, DONNA FROST Sept. 16, Riverside Arts Market RAUL MIDON Sept. 16, Ritz Theatre SAMMY HAGAR & the CIRCLE (Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, Vic Johnson), COLLECTIVE SOUL Sept. 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 19

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC

20 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

ZAC BROWN BAND Sept. 21, Daily’s Place UB40 LEGENDS ALI, ASTRO & MICKEY Sept. 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre YOUNG the GIANT, COLD WAR KIDS, JOYWAVE Sept. 22, Daily’s Place SELWYN BIRCHWOOD Sept. 22, Mojo Kitchen BROADWAY BOYS Sept. 22, Ritz Theatre LAURYN HILL, NAS, CHRONIXX Sept. 23, Daily’s Place Festival of Flight Angels for Allison: KIM RETEGUIZ, COURTNIE FRAZIER Sept. 23, Riverside Arts Market The PSYCHEDELIC FURS, BASH & POP, TOMMY STINSON Sept. 23, P.V.C. Hall ANCIENT CITY SLICKERS Sept. 24, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre BRIAN REGAN Sept. 24, Florida Theatre KATIE THIROUIX Sept. 24, Ritz Theatre TERRI CLARK Sept. 27, P.V.C. Hall DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES, ST. PAUL & the BROKEN BONES Sept. 28, Veterans Memorial Arena ALISON KRAUSS, DAVID GRAY Sept. 28, St. Augustine Amphitheatre GHOST MICE & LYCKA TILL Sept. 28, Rain Dogs STEVE FORBERT Sept. 30, Mudville Music Room BILLY & BELLA, MIKE SHACKELFORD BAND, SCOTT JONES DANCERS Sept. 30, Riverside Arts Market TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE Oct. 1, P.V.C. Hall JOSEPH Oct. 2, P.V.C. Hall JACK JOHNSON, BAHAMAS Oct. 2 & 3, St. Aug. Amphitheatre JESSE COOK Oct. 3, Florida Theatre HARD WORKING AMERICANS Oct. 4, P.V.C. Hall SEU JORGE presents The Life Aquatic: A Tribute to David Bowie Oct. 5, Florida Theatre DELBERT McCLINTON & SELFMADE MEN Oct. 6, P.V.C. Hall SOUND TRIBE SECTOR (STS9), JADE CICADA, SUNSQUABI Oct. 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JUDAH & the LION Oct. 10, Mavericks Live CHRIS ISAAK Oct. 10, Florida Theatre The Smooth Tour: FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, NELLY, CHRIS LANE Oct. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena Suwannee Roots Revival: BÉLA FLECK, ABIGAIL WASHBURN, STEEP CANYON RANGERS, The WOOD BROTHERS, DONNA the BUFFALO Oct. 12-15, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park DAVINA SOWERS & the VEGABONDS Oct. 12, Ritz Theatre LYNYRD SKYNYRD, The OUTLAWS Oct. 13, St. Augustine Amphitheatre The JAMES HUNTER SIX Oct. 16, P.V.C. Hall CONOR OBERST, The FELICE BROTHERS Oct. 17, P.V.C. Hall Once a Month Punk: SCATTER BRAINS, LOOSE BEARINGS Oct. 19, Blue Water Daiquiri & Oyster Bar THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS Oct. 19, P.V. Concert Hall TEMPTATIONS, FOUR TOPS Oct. 20, Florida Theatre Broken Crows Tour: MATISYAHU, COMMON KINGS, ORPHAN Oct. 20, P.V. Concert Hall SPOON Oct. 21, Mavericks Live The AVETT BROTHERS Oct. 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre LORDS of ACID Oct. 22, Mavericks Live SANTANA Oct. 24, Daily’s Place KINGS of LEON, DAWES Oct. 25, Daily’s Place BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Oct. 25, Ritz Theatre ANDY MINEO Oct. 26, Mavericks Live MERCYME Oct. 26, T-U Center TOAD the WET SPROCKET Oct. 27, P.V.C. Hall THE MAGPIE SALUTE Oct. 29, Florida Theatre MICHAEL LAGASSE & FRIENDS Oct. 29, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre JOHNNYSWIM Nov. 1, P.V.C. Hall GARY OWEN Nov. 3, Florida Theatre JOHN CLEESE (screens Monty Python & the Holy Grail) Nov. 4, Florida Theatre SISTER HAZEL Nov. 4, P.V.C. Hall JETHRO TULL Nov. 7, Daily’s Place NOBUTU Nov. 7, Ritz Theatre CHRIS SMITHER Nov. 10, Mudville Music Room BEN FOLDS Nov. 10, Florida Theatre CHRIS STAPLETON’S All American Road Show: MARTY STUART, BRENT COBB Nov. 11, Veterans Memorial Arena OTTMAR LIEBERT, LUNA NEGRA Nov. 12, P.V.C. Hall SON VOLT Nov. 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s Backyard Stage MIKE EPPS Nov. 17, Florida Theatre CELTIC THUNDER SYMPHONY 2017 Nov. 18, Florida Theatre JOHN McLAUGHLIN, JIMMY HERRING (play Mahavisnu Orchestra) Nov. 24, Florida Theatre DAVE KOZ, PETER WHITE, RICK BRAUN, DAVID BENOIT, SELINA ALBRIGHT Nov. 25, Florida Theatre LINDA COLE & JAZZ MUSICIANS Nov. 26, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre The BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA Nov. 29, Florida Theatre KANSAS LEFTOVERTURE 40TH ANNIVERSARY Dec. 2, Florida Theatre D.R.I., KAUTSIK Dec. 6, Nighthawks GRANGER SMITH, LAUREN ALAINA, MIDLAND, DYLAN SCOTT Dec. 7, T-U Center Moran Theater JANET JACKSON Dec. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena JOHN PRINE Dec. 13, Florida Theatre BEN HAGGARD Dec. 13, P.V.C. Hall HARLEY FLANAGAN (Cro-Mags) Dec. 17, Nighthawks GABRIEL IGLESIAS Dec. 21, Florida Theatre DONNA the BUFFALO Dec. 29, P.V.C. Hall JIM GAFFIGAN Dec. 30, Veterans Memorial Arena A TEMPTATIONS REVUE, BO HENDERSON Jan. 13, Ritz Theatre Take Me to the River: WILLIAM BELL, BOBBY RUSH, DON BRYANT Jan. 30, Florida Theatre

Tampa-based Americana band GYPSY STAR does their thing on the riverfront at RAM in Riverside on Saturday, July 29.

MARY WILSON (The Supremes) Feb. 3, Ritz Theatre JOHN McCUTCHEON Feb. 8, P.V.C. Hall The LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT Feb. 10, Ritz Theatre The HOT SARDINES Feb. 13, Florida Theatre PAULA POUNDSTONE Feb. 16, Florida Theatre BOTTLE ROCKETS, CHUCK PROPHET & the MISSION EXPRESS Feb. 16, P.V.C. Hall SIERRA HULL Feb. 17, P.V.C. Hall GEORGE WINSTON Feb. 23, P.V.C. Hall MICHAEL McDONALD Feb. 27, Florida Theatre JOHN HAMMOND March 3, P.V.C. Hall TIERNEY SUTTON BAND March 4, Ritz Theatre GET the LED OUT March 16, Florida Theatre MIKE + The MECHANICS March 21, P.V.C. Hall STEEP CANYON RANGERS March 22, Florida Theatre LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III March 30, P.V.C. Hall CHRIS BOTTI April 13, Florida Theatre BRUCE COCKBURN April 19, P.V.C. Hall BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary Tour April 27, Florida Theatre ROCK THE ’70s GALA BENEFIT May 19, Florida Theatre

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA

ALLEY CAT BEER HOUSE, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Amy Basse every Fri. Dan Voll 6:30 p.m. every Wed. John Springer every Thur. & Sat. LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646 Miguel Paley 5:30-9 p.m. every Fri.-Sun. Javier Parez every Sun. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 2776652 Pili Pili July 26 & Aug. 2. Melissa Smith, Reggae SWAT Team July 28. Chase Foraker, 7 Street Soul Band, Davis Turner July 29. JC & Mike, Hupp & Ray July 30. Cassidy Lee July 31. Mark O’Quinn Aug. 1 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Katfish Lee July 26. Bush Doctors 6 p.m. July 27. Whiskey Heart July 29. Jimmy Beats 4:30 p.m. July 30. Dan Voll 6 p.m. July 31. J.C. Band 6 p.m. Aug. 1

AVONDALE + ORTEGA

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

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

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

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BLUE WATER DAIQUIRI & OYSTER BAR, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Live music most weekends BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. July 26. Near Empty July 28. Live music on weekends BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 Clay Brewer July 28 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-9595 DJ Heather every Wed. DJ Jerry every Thur. DJ Hal every Fri. & Sat. Michael Funge 6:30 p.m. every Sun. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. July 27. Austin Park 10 p.m. July 28 & 29. Darren Corlew July 30 FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 Sailfish Dr., AB, 246-4293 Live music on weekends GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Michael Smith every Thur. Milton Clapp every Fri. Under the Bus every Sat. Robert Eccles 6 p.m. every Sun. HARBOR TAVERN, 160 Mayport Rd., AB, 246-2555 Minorcan, The Mother Gooses, Impossible Vacation 8 p.m.

July 28 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 De Lions of Jah, NDKA 8 p.m. July 28. Jonnie Morgan Band July 29.

Ginger Beard Man every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Chillula every Sun. K-Sick every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 MZG 9 p.m. July 27

MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., NB, 2495573 Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle Mon. Trevor Tanner Tue. MONKEY’S UNCLE, 1728 N. Third St., 246-1070 Conch Fritters July 26 OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., AB, 247-0060 Taylor Roberts 7 p.m. July 26 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Live music every Wed.-Sun. SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO., 200 First St., NB, 249-2922 Jazz Corner 6 p.m. every Tue. SURFER The BAR, 200 First St. N., 372-9756 Tad Jennings July 26. Melt Behind The Wheel 9 p.m. July 27. Savi Fernandez Band 9:30 p.m. July 28. Chillula 9:30 p.m. July 29.

Live music every weekend WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 Sam Herb, Cotter Hill July 27. Party Cartel 8 p.m. July 28.

Sunjammer Band 8:30 p.m. July 29. Blues Club every Tue.

CAMDEN COUNTY, GA.

CAPTAIN STAN’S SMOKEHOUSE, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 Eddie Pickett every Wed. Live music Wed.-Sat. J’S TAVERN, 711 Osborne St., St. Marys, 912-882-5280 Live music most weekends

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 345-5760 Galactic Empire, Dangerkids 7 p.m. July 26. Folk Is People, Jordan Esker & The 100 Percent, Jesse Montoya 8 p.m. July 28.

Down Bubble Debut Show 8 p.m. July 29. Savi Fernandez Band, Blackwater Grease 8 p.m. July 31 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 Ras AJ, De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. July 28 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall every Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. July 28. Jeff Congo 8 p.m.-mid. June 30.

Live music most weekends HOURGLASS PUB, 345 E. Bay St., 469-1719 Singer/ songwriter open mic 7 p.m. every Sun. Live music 9:30 p.m. every Fri. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Southern Ruckus 8 p.m. July 28. Scholars Word, Groove Coalition 8 p.m. July 30 MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 The White Out YFN Lucci 7 p.m. July 29. Beres Hammond 7 p.m. Aug. 2. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 Lex Luger & Kino Beats July 28. Mafia Kiss July 29. DJ Law, Artik, Killoala, D2tay every Wed. DJs for Latin Nite every Sat. VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams, 414-3171 John Lumpkin July 28

FLEMING ISLAND

BOONDOCKS GRILL & BAR, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497 Paul Ivey July 26 & Aug. 2. Alex Affronti July 27. Fond Kiser, Lee Blake, Paul Connor July 28.

Smokin Joe, Ivan Pulley July 29. Jim Lamb July 30. Ivan Smith 6 p.m. Aug. 1 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Al Torchia 8:30 p.m. July 28 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Love Monkey 9 p.m. July 28 & 29. Conch Fritters 5 p.m. July 29.

Live music every weekend

INTRACOASTAL

CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Open mic every Tue. JERRY’S Sports Bar & Grille, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Spectra 7:30 p.m. July 28. Snow 8:30 p.m. July 29

MANDARIN

ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci July 26 & 30 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, St. Johns, 819-1554 Chuck Nash 9 p.m. Aug. 2. Live music every weekend

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC ORANGE PARK + MIDDLEBURG

CHEERS PARK AVENUE, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855 Ida Pearl 9:30 p.m. July 26. Jason Evans Band 9:30 p.m. July 27. Ivy League July 28 & 29. Krackajaxx 9:30 p.m. Aug. 2 DEE’S MUSIC BAR, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 3752240 DJ Toy every Wed. Live music every weekend The HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Live music every Fri. & Sat. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 DJ Big Mike July 27. Sasquatch On Mars, Chrome Fangs 10 p.m.

July 28. Cat McWilliams Band 10 p.m. July 29 SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline 9 p.m. July 26. Tom Bennett Band 9 p.m. July 27

PONTE VEDRA

PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Andrew Sapin July 26. Ramona Quimby July 27 & 29. Ryan Campbell July 28.

Jim Johnston & the Spaceheaters July 30. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 Live music every Wed., Thur. & Sat.

RIVERSIDE + WESTSIDE

ACROSS the STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Live music most weekends HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Freddy Rosario 7:30 p.m. July 29 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Sip & Socialize: May Reign, B. Strong 9 p.m. July 28 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Afterlife, Just Like Gentlemen, Engraved 7 p.m. July 27. You Vandal, Friendly Fire, Running Rampant, Silver Tongued Devils 8 p.m. July 28. Dragon Slang Tour: Tough Junkie 10 p.m. Aug. 1 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Camp Excellence Performing Arts, Gypsy Star, Courtnie Frazier July 29 SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362 Live music most weekends UNITY PLAZA, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music 7:30 p.m. every Fri.

ST. AUGUSTINE

CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ian Kelly July 27. Ancient City Keepers July 28. Beautiful Bobby Blackmon & the B3 Blues Band July 29. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. July 30 DOS COFFEE & WINE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Live music every weekend MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 DJ Ricky 9 p.m. July 28 & 29. Fre Gordon, acoustic open mic 7 p.m.

Sun. Justin Gurnsey, Musicians Exchange 8 p.m. Mon. PROHIBITION KITCHEN, 119 St. George St., 209-5704 Leelynn Osborn 8 p.m. July 26. Danielle Eva Jazz Duo, Sex Machine Guns July 27. Junco Royals, Funk Butter July 28. Raisin Cake Orchestra, Custard Pie July 29. The WillowWacks, Sailor Jane & the Hurricanes July 30. Rachael Warfield, Ramona Quimby July 31

SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 Kolezanka 8 p.m.

July 26. Fake News, Brandon Lucas, Uncle Marty, Zachary Lively, Davis Loose & the Loose Cannons, Menagerie, Salt & Pine July 28. Live music every weekend SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Monjah 10 p.m. July 25 & 26 TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Pl., 342-0286 Kenyon Dye 7 p.m.

July 27. Steady Freddies Band 8:30 p.m. July 28. Jazzy Blue, Kevon Re Monte July 29. Jax English Salsa Band 6 p.m. July 30 TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Cottonmouth July 28 & 29. The Down Low every Wed.

OVERSET

SAN MARCO

JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Grown Up Avenger Stuff, Emma Moseley Band, Secret Cigarettes 7 p.m. July 27. Twinspan, Giraffe Fight, Corrupted Saint, Acid Girlfriend 8 p.m. July 28. John Legit, Shepard, Justice JPHI, Joey Tech, Kid Euro, Dangerous Remedy 8 p.m. July 29.

Pinky Doodle Poodle 8 p.m. Aug. 2 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 3527008 Mike Shackelford Band 7:30 p.m. July 28. Gypsy Star July 29

SOUTHSIDE, ARLINGTON & BAYMEADOWS

CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., 619-1931 Matthew Hall 8 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. GREEK STREET Café, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 5030620 Tavernalive 6 p.m. every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 997-1955 Niki Dawson July 27. Kristen Le July 28. DiCarlo July 29 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Melissa Smith July 27. Take Cover 9 p.m. July 28. George Aspinall 9 p.m. July 29 WILD WING CAFÉ, 4555 Southside Blvd., 619-3670 Chillula July 28. Chillakaya July 29

SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE

CROOKED ROOSTER BREWERY, 1478 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 653-2337 Open mic 7 p.m. every Wed. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4331 Live music every weekend KNUCKLEHEADS Bar, 850532 U.S. 17, 222-2380 Live music every weekend MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 7578843 Live music most every weekend OCEANWAY BAR, 12905 Main St. N., 647-9127 Live music most every weekend SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth, 798-8222 Live music every weekend

_________________________________________ To list your band’s gig, please send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price, and a contact number to print to Madeleine Peck Wagner, email madeleine@folioweekly. com or by the U.S. Postal Service, 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Events run on a space-available basis. Deadline is at noon every Wednesday for the next Wednesday’s publication.

Get a taste of modern American C&W when heralded pop country band LADY ANTEBELLUM plays Daily’s Place downtown on Thursday, July 27.

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 21

FOLIO DINING Fernandina Beach's LA MANCHA offers authentic Spanish, Brazilian and Portuguese entreés, including steak and many types of seafood. photo by Madison Gross

AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA BEACH

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

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

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

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

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

DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$

$

< $10

$$$

10- $20

$$$$

$

20-$35 > $35

ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine

L = Lunch

FB = Full Bar

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

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

To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).

22 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

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

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

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

Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa

ARLINGTON + REGENCY

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

AVONDALE + ORTEGA

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

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

BAYMEADOWS

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

DINING DIRECTORY

BEACHES

(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

THE CRAFT PIZZA CO., 240 Third St. N., Neptune Beach, 853-6773, thecraftpizzaco.com. F Innovative pies made with the finest ingredients, many locally sourced. Dine inside or out. $$ BW L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM SUBS, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. F Fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea.

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

GRILL ME!

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

FLEMING ISLAND

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

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 30 years of awesome gourmet pizza, baked dishes. All day HH M-Th. $ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK.

DEREK D. WILLIAMS

2902 Corinthian Ave. • Avondale

Born in: Orlando Years in Biz: 7 Favorite Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory Favorite Cuisine Style: Southern Go-To Ingredients: Shhh, it's a secret.

Ideal Meal: Beautifully fried chicken, buttery mashed potatoes, golden knife cut corn and fresh out the oven biscuits.

Will Not Cross My Lips: Raw chicken Insider's Secret: Finesse Celebrity Sighting at Your Bar: Marlon McCree Culinary Treat: Apple cider pork chops

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

Expand your FLAVOR HORIZONS at this Baymeadows institution

DOWNTOWN

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

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

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

Simply Sara's

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

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

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

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

SEE BAYMEADOWS.

BITE-SIZED

MANDARIN + NW ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199, athenscafejax.com. 20+ years of Greek fare, serving dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), Greek beers. Vegetarian-friendly. Full bar. Early bird menu Mon.-Fri. $$ FB L M-F; D M-Sa CRUISERS GRILL, 5613 San Jose Blvd., 737-2874. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070. New spot serves local produce, meats, breads, seafood. $ TO B L Daily METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar.

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

ORANGE PARK

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

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

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

photo by Brentl Brentley ntley ey Ste SStead ad

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

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

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

OVERSET

DHARMA

YUMS

5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT IS A local staple among the many restaurants serving that particular cuisine. It’s the perfect place to try unfamiliar dishes and explore new tastes. A word from the wise: Enjoy responsibly and don’t plan any exciting activities for the rest of the day. After this buffet experience, you’re going to want a nap!

First, a little breakdown of the types of food indigenous to the Indian subcontinent: Northern and Southern Indian food are as different as night and day. Northern dishes are saucier and much creamier than Southern. There are also more vegetable-heavy dishes in Southern Indian food. 5th Element offers the best of both worlds, stocking enough examples of both cuisines in its buffet to make anyone happy.

You’ll also see a whole section of Southern Indian specialties on the regular menu.

There’s a giant selection of veg-friendly options. Fill your plate with beautiful yellow lentil curry (or dal, as it’s called), coconut okra, vegetable korma (veggies in curry sauce made creamy with yogurt), curried cauliflower and more. The vegetarian selection changes daily, and you’ll always find a variety of fresh, interesting dishes.

BITE-SIZED

5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT 9485 Baymeadows Rd., 448-8265, 5thelementindian.com

There are plenty of dishes to keep meateaters happy, too. Think curry goat in rich, delightfully gamey sauce, creamy tikka masala, tandoori chicken (which gets its name from the bell-shaped tandoor clay oven it’s made in) and more.

There’s a salad bar, which I personally believe is a waste of prime plate space, but the variety of pickled goodies is interesting enough to warrant a taste.

Your plate must include naan or rice to help soak up the delicious sauces. Naan is made by sticking rounds of the raw dough to the walls of a ultra-hot clay oven/dome. It’s a cool process to watch. Traditionally, naan is used in the North and chapati, or roti, an unleavened flatbread, is used in the South. At 5th Element, there’s plenty of naan.

The buffet is available only for lunch ($8.99 weekdays, $11.99 weekends). On weekends, more specialty options are added and a soft drink is included in the buffet price. For dinner, go to the full menu.

End your meal with a cup or cone of softserve mango ice cream. Achieving the perfect swirl is a fun challenge—if you don’t get it the first time, try, try again. For practice, of course.

After your meal, linger over a tiny cup of chai tea. Take it from me: The strong, spicy brew mixed with a healthy pour of milk is a great way to help digest the giant meal you’ve just enjoyed.

Brentley Stead biteclub@folioweekly.com JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 23

DINING DIRECTORY PINT-SIZED

Florida Brewers G Guild ilildd sees plenty of ROOM FOR GROWTH in the Sunshine State

MILL BASIN brings modern interpretations of classic Italian fare, craft cocktails, nightlife and a late night menu to Orange Park. photo by Madison Gross

GUILDED

SUDS

THE ART OF BREWING BEER IS MORE THAN just combining a few ingredients, boiling them at the proper temperature for the appropriate amount of time and allowing the liquid to ferment. Brewing requires knowledge of what’s legally allowed to be brewed, who can supply ingredients and packaging and how beer is distributed. In addition, brewers must be savvy businesspersons with a sense of bookkeeping and staff management and where to find competent legal assistance.

That’s where the Florida Brewers Guild comes in.

“The Guild,” explained Florida Brewers Guild Executive Director Sean Nordquist, “first and foremost, exists to help support Florida breweries’ rights and interests.”

Formed more than 20 years ago by Tampa area brewers, the Florida Brewers Guild is the trade organization for the state’s breweries. They promote and sponsor events, educate consumers and ensure that the Florida legislature hears craft’s voices over the din of macrobrewers, distributors and other special interest groups.

In a time when some experts and industry insiders believe that craft beer’s rapid growth is beginning to slow, Nordquist remains optimistic.

Statistics compiled by the national trade organization Brewers Association show that Florida is 10th in the nation for the number of breweries, but only 43rd in breweries per 100,000 people. That gap, Nordquist believes, leaves room for many more breweries to thrive in the Sunshine State.

“We are going to continue to see new breweries popping up seemingly every week,” Nordquist said enthusiastically. “Some will make it, some will not. It’s going to come down to those that have a combination of a great product, good business practices and local consumer support.”

He also sees a trend for hyper-local nanobreweries like the recently opened Hyperion Brewing Company and the soon-to-open Main & Six Brewing Company, both in Springfield.

“If you’re not packaging, your tasting room is your bread-and-butter,” Nordquist said. “You have to have a great product. And that extends to making community an extension of the brand. It brings in more local consumers who may not ordinarily go to a brewery by making it a local gathering place.”

The Guild’s inaugural conference and trade show is held Aug. 7, 8 and 9 in Orlando. Activities include panel discussions on topics ranging from brewing with Florida ingredients to trademark law, appearances by Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery and Jim Koch of Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams’ brewer) and networking with industry leaders and more than 30 vendors.

“Breweries in the state have grown exponentially,” said Nordquist. “Just a few years ago, Florida had something like only 40 breweries.

Now we have over 200. We want brewers to learn from each other, to learn about services that are out there and to have an opportunity to meet with their peers.”

Nordquist expects as many as 300 conference attendees, including brewers, distributer representatives, suppliers, legal and other allied brewing services.

“I think you’re going to see more companies wanting to do business with Florida brewing,” he said. “I also hope we will see breweries taking the things they learn at the conference and adopt them to make better beer.”

That is a sentiment we can all get behind.

Marc Wisdom marc@folioweekly.com

PINT-SIZED

24 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

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

PONTE VEDRA BEACH

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

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

RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS + WESTSIDE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ST. AUGUSTINE

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

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

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

Cuban-style, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. $$ FB

SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK

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

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

F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally.

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

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

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

SOUTHSIDE + TINSELTOWN

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

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

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

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

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

SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE

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

ALIVE!

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

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

CHEFFED-UP

ALIVE-O!

CHEFFED-UP Briny mollusks are STARS OF THE SEA

SIMPLICITY IS A BEAUTIFUL THING, YET for some not easily attainable. More times than not, this applies to the way I cook. As I’ve extolled on endless occasions, I tend to take simple basic dishes and add step after step, to pull more and more flavor from a dish. I advocate these steps not only because I believe in and follow basic cooking techniques but because I have a thorough understanding of the theories behind the techniques. I don’t do things just because I’m told to. I need to buy into the reasoning behind the demand. The old “Question Authority” slogan has always been dear to my heart.

This idea of not following instructions often comes into play when I’m looking for dinner inspiration or creating new menu items for my school. Some flavor profile will pop into my head, like green chilis, and I begin researching (googling) recipes with green chilis in them. After viewing numerous dishes with green chilis, I then pare the selection down to one dish and view a few recipes. At this point, I’m looking at ingredients. Remember, a recipe has two parts: the ingredients and the technique or MOP (method of production). The technique is all that matters.

Most housewife recipes are just a collection of shortcuts exhibiting zero technique, with little or no regard to creating flavor. Don’t be a shoemaker and blindly choose a recipe just because it looks easy. I choose mine for the ingredients, and then add and subtract them as I see fit. This way, I can turn a pedestrian housewife recipe into something sublime, well worth the couple of extra minutes and Cheffed Up steps needed to accomplish the noble task. A big red flag when perusing recipes is when the word Authentic is featured prominently. It’s usually a sure sign that everything is tossed in a pot and boiled; simple, right? Gag! However, shellfish are the exception to the rule. The best cooking methods for these delightful ocean treats are short and require few ingredients. Mussels claim the easiest of all shellfish preparation, because of their super-fast cooking times and their naturally intense, briny, fresh-from-the-sea flavor.

The classic prep of the bivalve mollusks is Parisian-style Mussels Mariniere, easily one of the simplest and most satisfying dishes of all time. The base recipe contains 10 or so ingredients and requires about 10 minutes of mise en place production. The most important step? Thoroughly clean the mussels and discard any broken ones. After that, it’s about a five-minute cook time and voilà, dinner is awesome! Feel free to add or subtract ingredients in this recipe—just be careful to not over-salt or cook the mussels too long. As soon as they open, they’re done.

Add a nicely toasted baguette, essential to soak up all the liquid goodness.

CHEF BILL’S MUSSELS MARINIERE

Ingredients • 24-count rope mussels, scrubbed • and debearded • 1 oz. butter • 2 shallots, brunoise • 6 cloves roasted garlic • 1 cup white wine • 2 bay leaves • 2 oz. heavy cream • 3 Tbs. chopped herbs • S&P to taste Directions 1. Heat butter in a large sauteuse pan.

1. Sweat the shallots until translucent; 1. add garlic, wine and bay leaves.

2. Raise heat to a boil, reduce by one1. third. Add the mussels, cover and cook 1. for about 3 minutes or until the shells 1. pop open.

3. Remove mussels to a warm bowl; add 1. cream and herbs, reduce by one1. quarter. Adjust seasonings and pour 1. over the mussels.

Until we cook again,

Chef Bill Thompson cheffedup@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Contact Chef Bill Thompson, owner of The Amelia Island Culinary Academy, at cheffedup@folioweekly.com to find inspiration and get you Cheffed Up! JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 25

PETS LOOKIN’ FOR LOVE FOLIO

W E E K LY

FOLIO LIVING DEAR

PET

LOVERS’

GUIDE

DAVI

Fostering adoptable pets can CHANGE TWO LIVES … theirs and yours

FUR-EVER

LOVE W

ant to make the world a better place in one simple step? Take home a foster pet from a local shelter or rescue group. Pet fostering provides temporary care for animals who, for a variety of reasons, need a place to live while awaiting their fur-ever home. I met Odin while he was in foster care. He’s adoptable and ready to share his story.

MEET ODIN: MY NAME IS ODIN, KING OF THE NORSE Gods—but you would never know that from my early brush with death. I entered the shelter emaciated and dehydrated with a serious case of the sniffles. My paw was nearly touching the foot of the rainbow bridge, but then I remembered: I am Odin, the powerful one who possesses vast strength and durability far greater than a normal kitten. But one does not survive on personal powers alone, so with the help of a foster family, I was able to bounce back from near-death and thrive. I’m bulking up to a healthy weight, drinking water faster than a desert lizard in the sand, and climbing the family dog like nobody’s business. Now I am fit as a fiddle and ready to receive the tender loving care of a family who will welcome a Norse God—and purrfect pet-into their home.

Whether teaching a dog to trust or nurturing a kitten back to health, fostering provides an opportunity to change a life forever. Not only does fostering provide a healthy and safe environment for these animals, but it also frees up space in the shelter for another animal in need—saving not one life, but two.

Fostering also provides these animals more opportunities for socialization, exploration and expressing a wide range of normal behaviors that are difficult to

achieve in a shelter. It helps prepare animals for adoption by giving them a chance to live in a home where they can fully express their personality, work to overcome fears or recover from trauma.

Not all animals are accustomed to living in a home; they may be afraid of stairs or spooked by unfamiliar sounds—even alerting their human that they need to go potty can pose a challenge. Having someone near to help them cope with these new experiences can make things a little less scary, and make them a little more confident each day.

Another benefit to animals in foster care is the love, attention and training they receive. Even special needs animals benefit tremendously because they’re receiving so much more than food, shelter and medical care. The personal time a foster family spends with the animal can correct undesirable behavior, increasing the possibility of being permanently adopted.

It also gives a glimpse into how they behave and interact around other pets and different types of people.

Every year, 8 million pets are surrendered to shelters, but only about half are adopted. This doesn’t include the hundreds of thousands of animals living on the streets. Giving an animal a temporary, or pawssibly permanent, home is the first step in giving a pet a second chance.

For details about fostering a local pet, contact Animal Care & Protective Services at coj.net/departments/environmentaland-compliance/animal-care---protectiveservices.aspx.

Davi mail@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Davi the dachshund knows that family doesn’t have anything to do with sharing blood—or fur.

PET TIP: MUTT MARKET PICKING A DOG IS A BIT LIKE CHOOSING THE BEST HANSON SONG—THEY’RE ALL GREAT, just pick one! (Kidding. Obvee.) But for serious, how about a mixed-breed instead of that ridiculous teacup that shakes like Shakira and not in a good way? Mutts are waaayy cheaper, one-of-a-kind, have fewer genetic problems (ahem inbreeding), live longer, are never from puppy mills, and have more well-rounded personalities than purebreds. Plus, you can enjoy reminding Sir-Mixed-A-Lot that you saved him from a shelter—even if it’s not technically true. ’Cause, y’know, dogs don’t talk.

26 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 27

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

DALE RATERMANN’s Folio Weekly Crossword presented by

ETs, BLACK PANTHERS, JAMES CAMERON, JAMES BALDWIN & JAMES JOYCE

Serving Excellence Since 1928 Member American Gem Society

San Marco 2044 San Marco Blvd.

398-9741

Ponte Vedra

THE SHOPPES OF PONTE VEDRA

330 A1A North 280-1202

Avondale 3617 St. Johns Ave. 388-5406

26

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Feeling daring about romance? I wrote a provocative note for you to give to anyone you think will be glad to get it. Copy it verbatim or edit it to suit your needs.

“I want to be your open-hearted explorer. Want to be mine? We can be in foolishly cool devotion to each other’s mighty love power. We can be in elegant solid-gold allegiance to each other’s genius.

Wouldn’t it be fun to see how much liberation we can whip up? We can play off mutual respect as we banish fearful shticks in our bags of tricks. We can inspire each other to reach unexpected heights of brazen intelligence.”

48

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You still have a wound that never formed a proper scar. (Speaking metaphorically.)

It’s chronically irritated. Never quite right. Always stealing bits of attention. Would you like to reduce that annoying affl iction’s distracting? The next 25 days will be a good time to seek such a miracle.

All the forces of nature and spirit conspire on your behalf if you show a clear intention to get healing you need and deserve.

FOLIO WEEKLY CROSSWORD 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

17

10

21 23 29

24

25 32

34

40

35

41

36

44 46 51

53 56

62

63

66

67

68

69

70

71

31 35 10 14 15 16 17

19 20 21 23 26 27 31 33 34 35 40 43 44 45 46 48 49

Skier’s tow Coral creature Yawnworthy Jumbo Shrimp stat Shaq Milk Dud rival Florida city in a foreordained determination?

Life sentences Took a big step Rain Dogs activity Carp Ford’s folly Urban Grind order Butler of fiction 45th state 30th prez Hacker’s goal Florida city in a shot of Novocain?

Steep Itinerary word Carpentry joint “Come here ___?”

Assail Like Evergreen Cemetery at night

66 67 68 69 70 71

10 11 12 13 18 22

57 64

Sea growth Catch-22 Remington ___ Part of BTU Florida city in a philatelist’s book?

Kuhn Flowers bloom Biblical mount Zesty India wrap PGA supporters Nerve type I-10 rubbernecker

DOWN 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

39

Rx doses A Simpson Say it’s so Makeover Brain teaser It’s N of NY Tiki bar offering Union member Duval County Court entry Kind of daylight Rock’s Los ___ Similar The Omni, e.g.

Hipness [Gag!]

28 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In his poem “The Initiate,” Charles Simic writes of “someone who solved life’s riddles in a voice of an ancient Sumerian queen.” Don’t focus on help and revelations from those sorts of noble, grandiose sources. You may miss useful cues and clues from more modest informants. Be alert for ordinary blessings. As you work to solve quandaries, give attention to serendipitous interventions and accidental luck.

54

55

53 55 57 62 63

38

45

47

52

ACROSS

37

42

43

50

13

22

31

30

33

12

19

18

28

11

16

20

49

9

15

14

27

8

58

59

60

61

65

24 Argo setting 25 Soil test measure 27 Jim-dandy 28 Looking down on 29 Daytona 500 dial 30 Pattaya cuisine 32 “Later!”

34 Young dolphin 36 Part with 37 JIA info 38 Fries, maybe 39 Highlander 41 Bridges in Hollywood 42 Emulate Rogue

47 H&R Block advice 48 UF frat letter 49 Brief burst 50 Matanzas River craft 51 Pop up 52 Price list 54 Fish dish glaze 56 ___ buco 58 Threat ender 59 StubHub owner 60 Angler’s aid 61 Arab prince 64 Queen of the hill 65 Avril follower

SOLUTION TO 7.19.17 PUZZLE F O R M A L

O R I O L E

A T A D

D I C E

R E V O L T

S A N M A P E R V O C C N O

D O E R A E Y S T A L M A E E A R I K S A L T E

D I S C O M A R I N A

E D I T O R V I M L A T H

P P O L D E A P A M R E I L A H O S C U R L O A E R

M A N M E A T S A L L A A P A S I D E

I W A N T I T

M A N D A R I N

E S S H C Y C O M E

K N E W

B A S I T H I N O S T N G T O M E N A R E

A G E N D A

CANCER (June 21-July 22): For many years, China’s Tobe Zoological Park housed Ato, a “praying panther.” The large black feline would often rise up on her hind legs and put her paws together as if petitioning a higher power for blessings. Make her your spirit ally in the weeks ahead. I hope she inspires you to get your restless mind out of the way as you sate primal needs. With that kind of muse, you should be able to summon untapped reserves of animal intelligence and hone an instinctual knack for knowing where to find raw, pristine satisfaction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you have to be the flashy king or charismatic queen of all you survey? Must all your subjects wear kneepads and prostrate themselves as they bask in your glory? Isn’t it enough to simply be master of your emotions, boss of your time, and lord of your destiny? Not out to stifle your ambition or cool enthusiasm; just want to be sure you don’t dilute willpower by trying to wield too wide a command.

The most important task, after all, is to manage your life with panache and ingenuity. The weeks ahead are a good time to get away with being extra worshiped and adored.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dear Hard Worker: Our records indicate you’ve been neglecting to give yourself sufficient time to rest and recharge. In case you forgot, you’re expected to take regular extended breaks, when it’s mandatory to treat yourself with meticulous care and extreme tenderness. Give yourself immediate dispensation. Have intensely relaxing encounters with play and fun–or else! No excuses accepted.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If extraterrestrial beings land their spaceship on my street and say they want to meet those who best

represent our planet, I’ll volunteer Libras. Right now, you’re nobler than we are, and more sparkly.

You’re dealing smartly with your share of the world’s suffering; day-to-day decisions are based more on love than fear. You don’t take things too personally or seriously, and you may be better able than we are to laugh at the craziness. If aliens don’t arrive, you’ll serve as an inspiring influence for more humans than you know. Does being a role model sound boring? If you see it as an interesting gift, it’ll empower you to wield more clout than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During the four years he painted the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo didn’t bathe. Was he too preoccupied with his masterpiece? Modern artist Pae White has a different method of obsession. To create her fabric art pieces, she spent years collecting more than 3,500 scarves designed by her favorite scarfmaker. Filmmaker James Cameron, who hired an expert in linguistics to create an entire new language from scratch for aliens in Avatar. In accordance with astrological omens, you may rise to this level of devotion, as long as it’s not in service to a transitory desire, but a labor of love with the potential to change your life for the better for a long time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions that have been hidden by the answers,” wrote author James Baldwin. Make that your purpose in the coming weeks. Definitive answers will at best be irrelevant; at worst, useless. Vigorous doubt and inquiry, though, will be exciting and invigorating, mobilizing you to rebel against status quos tempting you to settle for mediocrity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in a phase of your cycle when the most useful prophecies are more lyrical than logical. Three enigmatic predictions to stir creative ingenuity you need to excel on upcoming tests.

1. A darling but stale old hope must shrivel and wane so a spiky, electric new hope can be born.

2. An openness to a metaphorical death’s potential value is a sweet asset. 3. The best way to cross a border: Don’t sneak, bearing secrets, but stride in full glory, nothing to hide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian novelist James Joyce had a pessimistic view about intimate connection. He said: “Love (understood as the desire of good for another) is in fact so unnatural a phenomenon … it can scarcely repeat itself, the soul being unable to become virgin again and not having energy enough to cast itself out again into the ocean of another’s soul.” Your challenge? Prove him wrong. Figure out how to make your soul virgin again so it can be cast in the ocean of another’s soul. The next eight weeks are prime time to do so.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Years after he’d begun work as a poet, Rainer Maria Rilke confessed he was still learning what it took to do his job. “I am learning to see,” he wrote. “I don’t know why it is, but everything enters me more deeply and doesn’t stop where it once used to.” Current astrological omens indicate you have a similar chance to learn more about how to see. It won’t happen magically. You can’t sit and wait for the universe to do it for you.

If you really want to be more perceptive–if you resolve to receive and register more raw life data flowing toward you–you’ll expand and deepen the ability to see.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

NEWS OF THE WEIRD MYOB; THIS ROADKILL’S MINE

Good fortune quickly turned to horror for a man in Allyn, Washington, who found a dead raccoon on the road on June 25.

Figuring to use it as crab-trap bait, the unidentified man tied it to a 15-foot rope (so he couldn’t smell it) and lit out for home, dragging the carcass behind. Then two vehicles stopped; their occupants, mistakenly thinking he was dragging a dead dog, began berating the would-be fisherman. The dispute heated up, and someone drew a gun, shooting the man twice in the leg; as the assailants fled, one of the vehicles struck the poor fellow.

CALIFORNY IS THE PLACE HE OUGHTA BE

story about their shenanigans to Coupens’ account, where his friends—and police— could clearly see some of their faces.

NOW THAT’S PREMEDITATED

A repeat offender ended his career when he and an accomplice tried to burglarize a home in East Macon, Georgia, on June 19. As James Robert Young, 41, a 35-time Bibb County jail guest, and another man zeroed in on her television, the homeowner woke up and heard them. “When she yelled, the men ran out,” said Sheriff David Davis, and that was when the other suspect turned around and fired his weapon, striking Young in the head, killing him. The accomplice is still at large.

GUARANTEED INHERITANCE

In New Hampshire on June 29, a state police officer stopped the 57-year-old driver of a Honda Odyssey minivan who’d piled belongings on top of his car, à la Beverly Hillbillies. The stack, about as tall as the minivan, included a wooden chest, bike, floor lamp, rake, snow shovel, moving dolly, folding ladder, blankets, towels and a shopping cart full of more stuff hanging off the back. Police cited the driver for negligent driving, and had the car towed.

At weddings, flower girls often steal the show, and Georgiana Arlt of Chaska, Minnesota, sure did as she walked down the aisle on July 1. The 92-year-old grandmother of bride Abby Arlt told her granddaughter the only other wedding she’d been in was her own, when she was 20 years old. Abby had hoped to have her grandfather as ring bearer, but he passed away last year.

FLOATS HAVE ICE CREAM & ROOT BEER, NOT SHEEP!

What seemed like the best hide-and-seek idea ever took a frightening turn on July 6 in Colonial Heights, Virginia, when a 12-yearold girl got stuck in a sleeper sofa. Another child called 911 when she couldn’t free her friend. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said fire chief A.G. Moore. “When she got out, she was fine.”

A Canada Day parade in southern Ontario sparked a flood of mild protests over Dave Szusz’s float, which featured a 3-meter-tall blow-up Jesus (holding a baby sheep) and several real sheep. “I thought it was kind of sad to see sheep out with very loud blasting music, out in the heat in the city,” said animal rights activist Dan MacDonald. Others flooded Facebook with complaints. Szusz and MacDonald have since talked it out, though MacDonald still hopes Szusz will discontinue using sheep on his floats.

HEY MAN, GET A LOAD OF WHAT WE DID!

Six suspects in a June 25 Denver mugging counted among their spoils the victim’s brand-new iPhone. After using Ryan Coupens’ credit cards at a nearby Walgreens, the thieves used the phone to post a Snapchat

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!

AS LONG AS YOU’RE DOWN THERE, GRAB ME A QUARTER

THANKS FOR SAVING MY LIFE; NOW FIX THE HOLE

In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a driver crossing Walnut Street Bridge on June 22 ignored the traffic arm, driving around it onto the drawbridge as it was opening. His van ascended the opening span, but then rolled back down into the gap between the stationary bridge and moveable span. Green Bay Metro firefighters, afraid the van would fall through the gap, cut a hole in its roof to rescue the driver. weirdnewstips@amuniversal.com

This Saturday is National Chicken Wing Day! Are you just gonna

sit there, sauced to the elbows, and cry? Folio Weekly’s crispy editorial staff is flappin’ its puny triceps to catch the eye of the lil chickie at the next table for you. Or read these messages or send yours in!

You know the drill: Go to folioweekly.com/i-saw-u.html and do this:

One: Write a five-word headline so the person recognizes the moment y’all shared.

Two: Describe the person, like, “You: In HazMat suit, ruing your order of Hotter Than Hinges of Hell wings, alone in a booth.”

Three: Describe yourself, like, “Me: Same HazMat suit, my powerful firehose at ready.”

Four: Describe the moment, like, “ISU torn between bleu cheese and ranch dressing and knew I could save the day.”

Five: Meet, fall in love, reserve a panic room.* No names, emails, websites, etc. And fer chrissake, it’s 40 words or fewer. Get a love life with Folio Weekly ISUs! HOLY BUT STUBBORN You are holy, but too stubborn to see that I loved you even when you thought you weren’t. Always.

When: August 2016. Where: Carlton. #1663-0802 ARE YOU MY AGENT MULDER? You: Young white guy, later model gray Camry; drove by, X-Files song full blast. Me: Adorable black gentleman smoking cigarette on porch. Think I’m in love. Let’s be Mulder & Mulder; no Scully. When: July 19. Where: Riverside. #1662-0726 LONG DISTANCE LOVE You: Squirrel, picked me up at airport with flowers.

Me: Rooster, bursting with joy inside. We hugged; our love story began. Will you hold my hand until the end of our days? When: July 12, 2016. Where: JIA. #1661-0712 SELF CHECKOUT WALMART FRUIT COVE You: Wearing cute little sundress, picking up a few things for the family and dog. Me: Trying to make small talk but not so much you’d think I’m flirting in the grocery store. When: June 23. Where: Fruit Cove Walmart. #1660-0712

historic district. The ditch isn’t an issue. Your turn.

When: May 28. Where: Jax Jazz Fest. #1654-0614 DOOR GUY CALLED YOU UGLY!? Murder Junkies: 2nd most interesting on Thursday. First: Vivacious artist of hair and canvas; enthralling beauty a precursor to her intriguing character. Blessed with two hugs, but no name. Trying to earn that. When: June 8. Where: Nighthawks. #1653-0614 STROLLING, HUMMING BLONDE U: Very-well-dressed blonde, glasses, long white skirt, garland in hair; went favorite place, Kookaburra, late Wed. afternoon. Me: Tall, dark eyes & hair, green fishing shirt, left T-Mobile, got in blue Altima. Let’s grab coffee! When: June 7. Where: Kookaburra, U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine. #1652-0614 I SAW U READING I SAW U! I asked you if the guy you were with was your boyfriend. You said, “No. Just a friend.” Let’s go grab some craft brew! When: April 26. Where: Aardwolf San Marco. #1651-0510

SPACE GALLERY ARTIST ISU at Dos Gatos on a Monday night. Bought you drinks; you showed me your studio. You wore a little black printed dress; I wore a blank shirt. We went on the roof. Let’s hang again? When: June 26. Where: Dos Gatos. #1659-0705

HUGGED TWICE One year ago; never forget. Best decision ever.

Always love everything about you; hot body by mine. Let’s take it to the tube top the rest of our lives. Weally sewious. You ask, I’d say yes. Always a pleasure Mr. ... When: May 2016. Where: 5 Points. #1650-0503

YOU PAINT MY WORLD BEAUTIFUL You: Tall, handsome, stark blue eyes, witty sense of humor.

Me: Smiling green-eyed brunette whose heart skips a beat every time you look my way. ISU at hardware store; been crazy for you ever since.

When: February 2014. Where: Neptune Beach. #1658-0628

BARTENDER WANNABE TEACHER You wanted to impact young minds as a teacher. I suggested fixing shattered wrists as a doctor. On second thought, how about making a huge impact as my date? I was the only guy at brunch bar. When: March 25. Where: Best Brunch, I-295 & 9A. #1649-0405

CAR WASH SUPER-CUTIE You: Sweet, polite girl cleaning grey Honda Civic. Sharing vacuum not romantic; can’t get u off my mind. Me: Average sweaty guy, blue Infinity g37. Too sweaty, shy to flirt; we felt something. Meet for coffee, dinner?

When: June 10. Where: Mayport Rd. Car Wash. #1656-0621

“IRISH LASS” USHER You: blonde, blue-eyed, Kelly green dress. Me: tall, shy, warm-up band member.

On rehearsal break, we SU two in balcony, raced up. We shared a bottle of fake Crown (I lied). I’ll find you, love you forever. When: Unsure. Where: Florida Theatre. #1648-0322

HAKUBA21, BRENNA, MARROW SHEWOLF Five years since we saw each other. Had your own style. Loved feathers in your hair. We were close once; you slipped away. Love to see your face, hold your hand once more. Pretty please.

When: 2011. Where: Menendez High School, St. Augustine. #1655-0621 THE COMMODORES GREAT CLOSING ACT You: There with daughter; live in PVB, go to town occasionally. We chatted, danced, laughed; didn’t exchange info. I’m named after a state; live in

ENC-1102 LOVE You: German nose; matched mine. Brown eyes entranced me. Me: Awkward, yellow-haired female. Someone took your seat; you sat beside me. We watched “The Room.” Best time I ever had. May I hold your hand forever? When: March 2015. Where: FSCJ. #1647-0315 I HELD THE DOOR You: Beautiful blonde , sundress, exiting as I entered. Me: Beard, tie; stopped, stared. We locked eyes; you were going out to your Charger. I’d like to hold the door for you again in the future. When: Feb. 27. Where: Firehouse. #1646-0315

*or any other appropriate site at which folks can engage in a civil union or marriage or whatever …

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 29

CLASSIFIEDS

YOUR PORTAL TO REACHING 95,000+ READERS WEEKLY HELP WANTED

Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Make sales

ADOPTION

DATING

FL based IT firm. req. FT Sr. Computer

calls to new and existing clients, generate and

PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call

LIVELINKS - Chat Lines. Flirt, chat and date!

Programmer w/t BS in Computer Science

qualify leads, prepare sales action plans and

us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and

Talk to sexy real singles in your area. Call now!

or Information Systems, or foreign equivalent

strategies. Experience in sales required, proven

continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive

(877) 609-2935. (AAN CAN)(7/26/17)

+ 5 years of work experience in job offered

ability to achieve sales targets; Salesforce

family of your choice. Call 24/7. 877-362-2401.

or related computer fields. (in lieu – MS in

software knowledge a plus. Key Competencies:

(AAN CAN)(8/16/17)

MIS or CS + 1 yr. relative experience) to

money-driven, persuasive, planning and

Design & Develop message flows using

strategizing. If you have a track record of sales

ESQL and Java in Websphere Message

success, send a cover letter and résumé for

MAKE THE CALL TO START GETTING CLEAN TODAY.

Broker; Message Sets for diff. formats of

consideration to staylor@folioweekly.com or

Free 24/7 Helpline for alcohol & drug addiction

data like XML, Text and Binary using XML,

call Sam at 904-860-2465.

treatment. Get help! It is time to take your life back!

HEALTH

Call Now: 855-732-4139. (AAN CAN)(8/16/17)

CWF & TDS Message Formats; Develop Webservices and call external webservices

HAWKERS is offering award-winning Asian

using Soap nodes and HTTP nodes; Conduct

street cuisine to residents and visitors

Broker Administration, Testing & Migration

alike in our new Neptune Beach location.

ALL AREAS Free Roommate Service @

of Interfaces into different environments,

Line cooks with two or more years’ experience

RentMates.com. Find the perfect roommate to

Production support of Message Broker

are advised to fire up a cover letter, attach

complement your personality and lifestyle at

interfaces; 24/7 Technical Support. Must be

a recent résumé and shoot to: Brian Chapnick,

RentMates.com! (AAN CAN)(8/23/17)

willing to be assigned to work anywhere in

Brian@EatHawkers.Com. A career in good

the U.S. No telecommuting permitted. Wk.

taste awaits.

9a-6p M-F – 40 hours/wk. Apply to Judge Software Professionals, Inc. at 11481 Old

CIRCULATORS NEEDED!!! •EARN $20-$40/

St. Augustine Rd St 105, Jacksonville FL

hr++++ (or much more!!) •No Experience

32258 or email hrd@judegesoft.com.

Necessary! •Fun & Easy!! •PT/FT/Anytime!!!

•Make your own hours!!!! PAID DAILY!!!!!

FOLIO MEDIA HOUSE WANTS YOU! Immediate

(386) 233-9939

Opening! Folio Media House, established 1987, is expanding its reach in Northeast Florida with

PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1,000 a Week

comprehensive media products. We’re seeking

Mailing Brochures from Home! No Experience

an experienced salesperson to add to our

Required. Helping homeworkers since 2001!

current team. Significant commission potential

Genuine Opportunity. Start Immediately!

and mentorship with an industry leader. Main

IncomeStation.net (AAN CAN)(8/16/17)

30 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017

ROOMMATE SERVICES

FOLIO VOICES : BACKPAGE EDITORIAL

GOVERNING

PHILANTHROCAPITALISM OCAPITALISM dictating policy and program despite their refers to philanthropy lack of expertise. Of that is marked by a belief the individuals named, that charitable work only one, Edelman, should be done according has any actual teaching to business practices, experience and that is best performed by a was 12 years at The business, and that the Bolles School, an elite donor should control the private school on the policies and decisions of Southside. I wonder the philanthropic object, how well Ms. Edelman namely, the educational institutions, hospitals and How the wealthy leverage would fare if she were teaching art at a public other relief organizations. money for a seat at the school, say Highlands A century ago, the POLICYMAKING TABLE Middle, Northwestern great industrialists Middle or Westside (Carnegie, Rockefeller, High? I wonder if she truly understands the Ford and others) established foundations for issues and challenges of our public schools? their philanthropy. They did not try to choose But they know best and they will dictate the recipients for their largesse or direct the to the school board what must be done if they distribution of funds; they hired experts in will keep donating and, to make their point, the areas of their concern who best knew the they have held up their $5 million check. needs and how to meet those needs.

This is philanthrocapitalism, charitable In our time, we have seen the rise giving with an agenda, and an unwillingness of the philanthrocapitalist. The great to look at new circumstances. industrialists (Gates, Zuckerberg, Jobs—via This is philanthrocapitalism, the belief his widow—and others) have established that expertise in one area of life makes the foundations for their philanthropy, but donor an expert in all areas of life, unwilling insist upon maintaining control of their gifts to trust, even condemning, those who have and demanding control of the recipients spent their lives in arenas like education. through conditions imposed upon the This is philanthrocapitalism, the belief gifts. They believe in the free market as that struggling, impoverished families in the the ideal environment for all charitable Northwest corridor should share the values, endeavors: education, healthcare and social opinions and behaviors that mark the wealthy welfare. Where the profit motive is absent, and privileged. And if they don’t, they are they introduce it. They raise a banner of judged and deemed wanting. individualism and choice, maintaining that I can imagine them pledging $50 million those in need are consumers who should to improve the neighborhoods along make the choice, but by the direction of their Moncrief Road, then thinking, ‘But wait, the efforts, they often leave those in need with young men let their pants sag, never mind.’ few choices.

(Was that too sarcastic?)

The movers and shakers of our burg Duval County Public Schools is facing have chosen the philanthrocapitalist model a triple whammy this year: A Florida law through which to benefit our community. that does not allow them to raise property While the likes of Gary Chartrand, Wayne tax rates, HB 7069 that is diverting property Weaver and others do not have the billions taxes from the needed maintenance of of the Silicon Valley tycoons, they do have public schools to the capital needs of charter enough wealth to wield large influence schools, and a $12 million deficit left by the over the city of Jacksonville and to impose golden boy, Nikolai Vitti, who is now running conditions on their gifts that must be met or Detroit Community Schools, that the QEA they will take their marbles and go home. board would not want mentioned.

How else to interpret the letter that The philanthropist would say, Chartrand penned through the Quality “Tough year. Let me help.” These Education for All board and was joined by the chair Weaver (original Jaguars owner), philanthrocapitalists say, “Don’t talk to us Lawrence Dubow, Cindy Edelman, Matt Rapp about your problems. You have to chip in and David Stein? or else.” Students ask, “How come there’s no toilet paper in the restroom?”

“If you are not willing to invest in those Sorry, kid, we have no money. Ask Wayne, programs that have proven successful, we Gary, Cindy, Matt and David. must consider that this bond has been Greg Sampson broken and we will have no choice but to mail@folioweekly.com step back our part of this arrangement until _____________________________________ a new understanding can be established,” Chartrand wrote.

Sampson is a public schoolteacher and What distinguishes the philanthrocapitalist writer. This story originally appeared on from the philanthropist is the insistence upon stoneeggs.blogspot.com.

FROM THE SHADOWS

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 31