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STUDENTS AT RISK AS POLITICAL ESTABLISHMENT DEMANDS HANDOUT FOR CHARTER-SCHOOL LOBBY LAST THURSDAY, THE SCHOOL BOARD
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referendum issue turned nearly deadly. At Oakleaf Village Elementary, in Clay County, the air conditioning failed, causing the school to shut down for a day. News4Jax reported that some students and faculty fell ill. The report also stated that there were nearly 300 work orders in Duval County to fix similar problems before the start of the current school year. As local news outlets, including Folio Weekly, have reported for months now, much-needed infrastructure maintenance and repair is being blocked by Jacksonville city government’s refusal to proceed with a fall 2019 sales-tax referendum proposed by Duval County Public Schools. Heat kills. The National Weather Service found that heat causes more annual fatalities than floods, lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes combined. The New York Times reported that a heat wave in France in 2003 killed 15,000 people, most of them living in apartments or homes without air conditioning. Yet here we are in Jacksonville, still arguing whether kids deserve air conditioning while they’re in school, five days a week. The issue was up for discussion last Tuesday when the School Board and the City Council met for a workshop. During that meeting, some City Councilmembers suggested the referendum stalemate could be resolved if the School Board agreed to give charter-school interests more money. It was effectively a hostage demand. Councilmember Rory Diamond called the Executive Director of KIPP Jacksonville, Jennifer Brown, to speak. She stated that charter schools receive less money for buildings than do public schools and that the referendum money should “follow” the students with a per-pupil allocation. What is KIPP? It’s a network of 242 public charter schools that was brought to Jacksonville—along with Teach for America—by Ponte Vedra-based political mega-donor Gary Chartrand. Chartrand makes his money from charter schools. Thus, it is no surprise that he is also the head of the education task force of the Civic Association, a group of wealthy Jacksonville CEOs who have opposed the referendum because it does not give enough money to charter schools. Brown’s proposal might sound reasonable at first. But no school district in Florida allocates capital funds for maintenance based on a per-pupil formula. Indeed, a per-pupil formula makes no sense in this context. If you have to replace the roof over your house, it does not matter if your family has
five members or 10 members. It’s going to cost the same. Third, a per-pupil allocation would be unfair to public schools. As Superintendent Greene noted, under a perpupil formula, the public school Greenleaf Pines Elementary and the charter school Waterleaf Elementary would each get $12 million, while Greenleaf needs $13 million in repairs and Waterleaf needs only $1 million. Finally, charter schools already receive more capital funds than public schools. According to the Florida Department of Education, Duval County charter schools received about $7,893,111 million in capital funds last year, while public schools received only $2,680,072 million. That’s $5,213,039 million more for charter schools, though 87 percent of our students attend public schools. The existing DCPS facilities plan does provide funds for charter schools, but they are proportional. Charter schools could get funding for safety and security upgrades on the same square-footage basis as public schools. Second, charter schools could get money for building improvements based on the same standards that govern public schools. City Council should be voting on the DCPS referendum on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. This is not a vote to approve the sales tax, but rather to allow voters to decide the issue in a special election later this year, as outlined in the Florida Constitution. If you support that document and the people’s right to have a voice, then you need to tell your councilmember now. Contact information is at coj.net/city-council/. Students can get involved, too. It’s their schools that are at stake. Remember Parkland? After that shooting, it was the students who took to social media and advocated commonsense gun reforms in Tallahassee. Finally, a quick comment on recent allegations made by Joe Peppers. The now-suspended Kids Hope Alliance CEO claims that officials in Mayor Lenny Curry’s administration pressured him to steer grants to preferred groups. Because of conflicts of interest, it is clear that local and state governmental bodies cannot investigate the Curry administration. Simply put, this is a job for the FBI. It undertook an investigation of corruption in Tallahassee city government. There needs to be a similar investigation here. Terry D. Bork mail@folioweekly.com
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RE.: Devil’s Advocate by Shelton Hull, Aug. 14 I READ WITH GREAT INTEREST YOUR COVER article on Ed Dean. I wish it had been longer and allowed for more direct questions or even a full interview. I’ve never heard his show, but I am fascinated by conservative talk radio/media, its far reach and its pervasive, monopolistic influence on the modern discourse. I have studied the “craft” for some time now and subject myself to it to the extent that I can tolerate it. However, the theme of your piece–Mr. Dean as ‘The Reasonable Centrist Conservative’–is flawed and ultimately undone by any real opinions, strong ideas or genuine solutions from the subject himself. I didn’t walk away from the article with any clear idea about what he actually believes in, what he advocates for, his priorities or what he thinks are the most serious political issues of our time. I did catch references to “big bucks” and, of course, “God” and, while there’s nothing wrong with those things, they do seem to define the modern conservative movement and its perpetual desire to conflate the two as virtues unto themselves. In fairness, perhaps your space was limited. Perhaps I should give his show a listen, or maybe call in and ask him myself. Left unmentioned in your story is how the gradual and consistent rightward shift of The Overton Window, through decades of pure lies, sensationalism and propaganda by the likes of the very radio hosts mentioned in your article (along with FOX News), has changed the very definition of what passes for reasonable, especially in this medium. It’s almost too easy. A “reasonable” conservative in the modern context merely has to acknowledge that gay people are human beings deserving of rights, journalists are not the Enemy of the State, Russian meddling in our elections is real, that mass shootings are not false flags, millions of people did not illegally vote in 2016, climate change is real, white supremacists are not “good people” and that Pizzagate and Q-Anon are lunatic fringe beliefs with no legitimate place in a rational discussion. If these are the issues that Ed Dean “pushes back” on that anger his conservative followers ... congratulations, I guess. Talk radio, and the noble idea behind it, that everyone can have a voice in a public discussion, has been turned upside down and built into an insane echo chamber, where the beliefs of the callers are given to them by the host(s) and recirculated in a perpetual feedback loop of “opinions,” usually fueled and punctuated with expressions of fear and anger directed at “them” (whoever “them” is that week).
What I mean is, what passes as reasonable and centrist in 2019, considering the low bar set by Ed Dean’s chosen medium, seems rather quaint. Given our current state, the man in charge of it, and our corporate/state-run media, the next Republican president we elect will get fair consideration and bonus points simply for managing to not send out easily disprovable lies via Twitter on a daily basis, simply for going a week without calling someone a childish nickname. In other words, the new center. Kudos to Folio Weekly for doing a fair, reasonable article on the subject. You did better than I would have. Herb Wimble via email
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AT LAST WEEK’S EDUCATION SUMMIT, ROOKIE Councilmember Rory Diamond, who ran unopposed(!) for the Beaches seat on the Jax City Council, sought to distract from his recently demonstrated ignorance of Duval County Public Schools by bringing in an interlocutor employed by Gary Chartrand. The Florida Times-Union reported, “KIPP Jacksonville Executive Director Jennifer Brown–speaking on behalf of the charter school perspective at City Councilmember Rory Diamond’s request–read a prepared statement from her phone. Brown said that historically, charter schools have received less tax money for buildings than traditional schools.” Unfortunate timing for Brown and Diamond: KIPP wangled a separate line item in the state budget this year and was rewarded $2,000,000 for its efforts. This is public money improving a charter school with no public oversight. The mischievous part of me wants to know who wrote the “poor-mouth” phone message read by Brown? The ratio of Florida’s state spending on public education still lags [behind that of] 2008, while charter school funding has increased at the local, state and federal levels. The cynical part of me wants to know why Chartrand simply doesn’t give KIPP school the tremendous amounts of money he spends every year trying to force his pedagogical and ideological paradigm on the public and its purse? Jason Fischer’s J-1 bill is a shot across the bow. Look to GOP efforts in the Charter Review Commission and next year’s Legislature to kneecap public control of Duval County Public Schools. This is why neither the public nor the school board should wait until 2020. Let the people vote in a 2019 infrastructuretax referendum! Michael Hoffmann via email
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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUET TO BRIAN PATRICK O’MALLEY The Atlantic Beach-based author recently published his first eBook, The Founding Fathers Versus Tucker Carlson. The 116-page volume juxtaposes enlightened writings by the likes of James Madison and George Washington with the pandering pseudopopulism of the Fox News blowhard. Turns out, today’s “constitutional conservatives” need to revisit our founding documents. BOUQUET TO ARLINGTON RIVER FAMILY DENTAL On Aug. 17, Dr. Christina Monford and her team hosted a Free Dentistry Day. The event was part of a national initiative to provide dental care services to an estimated 108 million American adults who are living without dental insurance. BOUQUET TO REV. TRAVIS AKERS Jacksonville’s Progressive Baptist minister joined forces with four fellow veterans to co-write an editorial that appeared in Newsweek on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The piece defended the Second Amendment while calling for responsible gun owners to support commonsense, consensus gun-control legislation. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? OR MAYBE A BRICKBAT? Send your submissions to mail@folioweekly.com; 50-word maximum, concerning a person, place, or topic of local interest.
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Inspired by the music of pop group ABBA, Catherine Johnson’s West-End musical comes to Northeast Florida. Through Sept. 15, Alhambra Theatre & Dining, Southside, alhambrajax.com, $54-$61.
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It’s been a minute. The indie-rock darlings return with a new album, Father of the Bride, and an ambitious tour. Blues prodigy Christone “Kingfish” Ingram opens. 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, The Amp, St. Augustine, staugamphitheatre.com, $54-$69.50. 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 21-27, 2019
The Grammy Award-winning a cappella outfit offers sublime harmonies with a Texas drawl. Best known for Christmas tunes, the quartet can also sing in summer. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Daily’s Place, Sports Complex, dailysplace.com, om, m,, $$39.50-$149.50. 39.5 .5050 $1 $ 49 49.5 .50. 0 Photo by Luke Fontana
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BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
This fundraising event boasts barbecue, craft beer, a silent auction and live music by The Snacks Blues Band and Beale Street. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, floridatheatre.com, $50-$100.
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The inaugural grassroots music festival/fundraiser benefits the Junior Service League of St. Augustine. Acts include Remedy Tree, Brett Bass & the Melted Plectrum, The Space Heaters, Salt & Pine and The Young Step (pictured). 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, The Amp Front Porch, St. Augustine, staugamphitheatre.com, $10.
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St. Johns County naturalist Kelly Ussia discusses the unique turtle species that call Northeast Florida home. 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., sjcpls.org, free.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL FOOD TRUCK RALLY
Let’s party! School may be back in session, but the summer fun’s not quite done. Celebrate the start of a successful school year with friends in Hemming Park. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Hemming Park, 135 W. Monroe St., Downtown, hemmingpark.org, free.
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CELEBRATE THE ST. JOHNS RIVER RUCKUS
The St. Johns Riverkeeper hosts the fifth annual family-friendly festival. Clinics, water activities, boat rides on the Kingfisher Vessel or Kraken, carnival-style games and paddleboard lessons are featured. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, stjohnsriverkeeper.org, free admission. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 21-27, 2019
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HOT DOGS & HOME RUNS JUMBO SHRIMP BASEBALL
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The Jumbo Shrimp close out their home regular season with six games against the Mobile BayBears. Saturday, the first 1,999 fans get a Scampi bobblehead. Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day with a doubleheader and a swap meet and 1,000 T-shirts tossed into the stands between games. 7:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23; 6:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24; 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 (doubleheader); 7:05 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, Aug. 26 & 27; Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, milb.com/jacksonville, $5 and up.
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Jacksonville University men’s soccer team entertains the Georgia State Panthers in a friendly match. Georgia State won the Sun Belt Conference championship last season and qualified for the NCAA tourney. 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, Southern Oak Stadium, 2800 University Blvd. N., judolphins.com, free.
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24 HAPPINESS COMES IN WAVES PRO-AM SURF CONTEST
Top surfers in a variety of categories—men, women, masters and youth— ride the Jax Beach waves in a two-day competition. The pros battle for prize money and the amateurs win trophies. 8 a.m. Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 24 & 25, by the Jax Beach Pier, 503 First St. N., jacksonvillebeach.org, free to watch. AUGUST 21-27, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 9
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TO MAKE SHERLOCK HOLMES PROUD MURDER MYSTERY MASQUERADE
The hosts of this dinner show encourage guests to solve a crime and unmask a killer. Fancy gowns and tuxedos welcome! 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Dewey’s, NAS Jacksonville, 542-3227/3681, nasjaxmwr@navy.mil, $20.
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24 HANG TEN OR HANG OUT FUN IN THE SUN BEACH DAY
Veteran organization Team RWB’s tent is a hub of activity. There are sports, board rentals and lessons for surfing and paddleboard enthusiasts. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, on the beach at Sixth Avenue North & First Street, Jax Beach, teamrwb.org, free.
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NO DOUGH DINNER: SLOPPY JOES
This free dinner is offered to active duty, National Guard, reservists on active orders and their dependents. Sloppy Joes, chips, salad and dessert are served. 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, USO Mayport, 2650 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 246-3481, free. 10 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 21-27, 2019
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AFRO-CARIBBEAN FUSION AFROKOMPA
A local music organization hosts an Afro-Caribbean night featuring the island dance style Kompa, which is all the rage right now. 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Whispers Crab House & Oyster Bar, 331 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, afrokompa19.eventbrite.com, $10.
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24 LIVE AT THE OAK BABA CAIMAN
One of the co-creators of St. Augustine’s popular Unidos en la Musica festival performs in this Latin fusion band. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine, colonialquarter.com/music free.
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The Dance Shack’s monthly Latin Night Out is a chance for dancers-in-training to practice their skills outside the studio, in a real-world (and real fun) context. DJ Clave spins salsa, bachata, cha-cha and merengue. 9-11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, Aromas Cigars & Bar, 4372 Southside Blvd., thedanceshack.com, free. AUGUST 21-27, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 11
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DON’T LET ADRENAL FATIGUE IMPACT YOUR LIFE
Do you suffer from the common symptoms of adrenal fatigue such as brain fog, depression, anxiety, cravings, and more? Dr. Jon Repole discusses the condition, giving an in-depth look at how the adrenal glands function and how stress impacts our bodies. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, Jacksonville Health & Wellness Center, 9957 Moorings Dr., Ste. 403, Mandarin, drrepole.synduit.com, free.
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HOLISTIC LIVING & HEALING EXPO
Jacksonville Business Connections hosts the expo, with more than 40 vendors, onsite demos and promos. Learn about the newest natural approaches to living a healthy life. You could even win a free Reiki session! 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com, free.
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SALT CAVE YIN YOGA
Learn the benefits of stretching, strengthening and breath work in the healing, Zen-like environment of a Himalayan salt cave. Ionized salt air refreshes and clarifies. 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, Salt Spa St. Augustine, 28 Cordova St., saltaugustine.com/yoga-events, $25. 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 21-27, 2019
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his week’s special issue of Folio Weekly is devoted (at least partially) to the noble art of scribbling. Humanity may have started out painting on cave walls (and believe you me, we love the visual arts just as much as the next alt-weekly), but the written word was the crucial next step in the human animal’s evolution. Indeed, in this humble editor’s opinion, composition—be it well-turned verse, sweeping rhetoric or disciplined journalism—can offer more color than an oil painting, more sturm und drang than a Wagner opera, more visceral detail than a fly-on-the-wall photograph. The pages that follow are a mere tip of the hat to the form, and to those friends and neighbors of ours who practice it. They are legion, and it is a practice. Like a fine wine—or, apparently, Lou Reed (see/hear “A Gift,” on Reed’s 1976 album, Coney Island Baby)—it gets better with age and experience (though the young and hungry poet can pack a lifetime in their formative years). An accomplished wordsmith in his own right, our Shelton Hull kicks off this party with profiles a few Northeast Florida writers who are making waves on the literary scene both at home and across the nation. It’s a brief glimpse of a much larger community of scribblers, novelists, wits, poets, philosophers and historians. Among their ranks is one Jim Minion, who observes the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing with a sci-fi saga, Last Conquistadors, set in a long-abandoned future Northeast Florida. (It could happen!) Serialized episodes will appear biweekly—and exclusively—in the pages of Folio Weekly, starting right now. Finally, in this week’s Backpage Editorial, Darlyn Finch Kuhn spins a short history of the JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival, and—another exclusive—announces the lineup of its sixth annual edition, to be held Nov. 16 at the Main Library and MOCA Jacksonville with the support of Chamblin’s Uptown. Let these pages serve as signposts. Follow them to your nearest independent bookstore, poetry reading, literary festival, zine convention or—why not?— newsstand. The written word comes in many guises. If it’s done right, it will transport you to new worlds, and help you understand your own that much better. Georgio Valentino 14 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 21-27, 2019
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Three books by local authors, all very different
story by SHELTON HULL
NORTHEAST FLORIDA’S LITERARY SCENE IS BLOOMING BIGLY. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN active, to some extent, but it seems that in recent years, the scene has grown by leaps and bounds, to the point that, much like our music scene, it can be quite difficult to keep up with everything that’s going on. Poetry is huge. There’s a purple plethora of open-mic events, practically every week. There’s also a flourishing fiction scene. Novels, to be specific, are hot. Two local producers recently published their first—and they are both friends of mine, so here’s a few words about them. Blake Middleton’s debut is aptly titled College Novel. Published this spring on an imprint called Apocalypse Party, it’s a snapshot of a generation (Gen Z) and its efforts to make its way in a world that simultaneously panders to it, while often seeming to have forgotten about it entirely. Is Gen Z the new Invisible Generation? It’s hard to say, but that is certainly how they feel sometimes. There is not much of a plot in the orthodox sense of the word. The book is loaded with references to artists and musicians that you will only know if you’re below a certain age. Restoration Heights is the first novel by Wil Medearis. He graduated from Ed White High School in 1995—along with me and many others—and entered UNF; from there he went out of town, moving first to North Carolina, then to Philadelphia, where he earned his MFA in painting from the University of Pennsylvania, and then to Brooklyn, where he lives now. The book is a murder mystery set amid the gentrification boom that has altered the look and feel of his borough (and many other across the country). The story follows an artist named Reddick, a resident of the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood (Medearis’ home turf). Reddick has a friend named Hannah, whose disappearance is the pivot point around which the narrative rotates. She is the Laura Palmer of this story, if you will. Medearis ably takes all the standard murder-mystery tropes and stands them on their heads, using an evolving Brooklyn as his backdrop. Published out of Toronto by Hanover Square Press, Restoration Heights hit the New York literary scene with a splash. Duval’s own Wil Medearis was lauded by The New York Times and feted at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. By the time the finished product came out, the author was already hard at work on a second novel, this one set in Jacksonville during the 1990s. He came home to do some research just a couple months ago. Restoration Heights was among the best-received first novels in recent years, and all indications are that even better is yet to come. We all love a good novel, of course, but the old saying that “truth is stranger than fiction” is often most obvious to those of us who are lucky (?) enough to live in Florida. One of the strangest stories published here this year is the tale of a young man who grew up dirt-poor—Great Depression dirt-poor—and who pulled himself up by the bootstraps to become a city councilman, then mayor (probably Jacksonville’s greatest), and now reigns as the ranking elder statesman of Northeast Florida politics. That “young man,” of course, is one Jake Maurice Godbold, and he is the subject of a new book by veteran political operator Mike Tolbert. The volume boasts one of the longest titles we’ve ever seen: Jake! The Last Southern Populist Mayor Who Transformed Jacksonville Florida from a Sleepy City with an Inferiority Complex into a Dynamic Metropolis with a Can-Do Attitude. The title may be conspicuously long-winded, but it’s true. The man they call “Big Jake” never lies. He is, if anything, way too truthful for his own good. Exhibit A: his recent return to political warfare. In the run-up to this year’s municipal elections, Godbold was in a brief bit of public feud with Lenny Curry, the sixth man to succeed Goldbold as mayor. All six have had to exist in the outsized shadow of their predecessor, who reigned from 1978 to 1987. Tolbert’s tome, published by Outskirts Press, is the definitive treatment of Godbold’s life, a refreshing recapitulation of what some consider the city’s glory days, an era of aspirational swag embodied by the man himself. For younger readers, most of whom may have never heard of Godbold, this book is like a crash course in the last 50 years of local history. Current and future scholars of the region will find Jake! as indispensable as James Crooks’ legendary Jacksonville: The Consolidation Story. It’s a fitting tribute to a man who did more to create the city we know today than almost anyone, and its timing is a subtle reminder that, even at 85 years old, he is still in the game. CONTINUES ON PAGE 18
a snapshot of a generation (Gen Z) and its efforts to make its way in a world that simultaneously panders to it.
Medearis ably takes all the standard murdermystery tropes and stands them on their heads, using an evolving Brooklyn as his backdrop.
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LAST CONQUISTADORS 797 by JIM MINION
INTRODUCTION Earth will one day reject her infectious, human disease like a shaggy dog getting out of a pool, who shakes off the water and the fleas with it. The fleas who survive eviction from this shaggy planet would love to re-inhabit her, resume sucking her blood and breeding; they just can’t. They have left the Earth and the Earth has left them. We find the poor remnant of humanity in this story, about 265 years from now, evicted by Earth nearly a century before to wander and settle the inner solar system with whatever resources they had off-world or could extract from Earth. Since then, the Earth has been no home for humans. Our Big Blue Madre has experienced recent changes that warrant a second look at coming home, or so it seems. Many years and scarce resources have been committed to a mission to go down to Earth, return with something useful, and salvage a crashed orbiter called “Helios.” The scarce human resources on the Whole Earth Orbiter Bronco and the Whole Earth Lander Lariat are beginning the first mission of Operation Conquistador.
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EPISODE 1.1: FALL OF THE CONQUISTADORS Looking down at the rising Earth for the first time, Gabriel Loreon Menendez thought: “I don’t know why humans can’t fly. Right now, this human would very much like to fly. Powered flight developed several different times over the course of evolution of life on Earth; sight developed several more times. We got the eyes but not the wings. These eyes are showing me the ancient city below becoming less like a map and more like a neighborhood, now a street—too fast.” A voice came through his helmet speaker. ---Commander Leani Selene Liu fell at 200 kilometers an hour through a leaden sky toward a leaden sea. The largest thought in her swimming mind was this question: “Where’s the blue? From orbit it always looked so blue.” Lariat is her mission or was her mission. Everything and everyone was falling down the well right now. Her mission had already failed and those who survive will likely be resident aliens here forever. Worse than that, her daughter will be an orphan, orbiting her mother’s grave forever. “Oh, Junji.” She felt tears make a beeline to her ears. “Lariat crew sound off. This is Commander Liu.” No answer on her comms. “I see the Helios. It’s just above the surface; 29.90 degrees north and 81.03 degrees west.” No answer. “Shit! One shot left.”
She had no time to consult her enviro suit’s diagnostics. She engaged her four emergency deceleration jets. One thruster on her left leg fires. The force of her knee hitting her chest nearly knocks her out. She was now spinning toward her death. The only difference between the gray sky and the gray sea wheeling around her is that the sea seemed denser and closer. “I’m so sorry, Junji.” The leaden surface of the water did not disappoint on impact. E1.2: WHIPLASH-W.E. ORBITER BRONCO Captain Fernando Marius Avilla could not believe what he was seeing. “Lariat. Report. Commander Liu, status!” No answer. “Fuck! Lieutenant, find the crew and get someone on the goddamn radio!” “Tracking, sir.” Lieutenant Rahjman Selene Siddiq ran his hand across the console panel. One by one, signature blips appeared moving rapidly down the display. “Captain, I have all five crew members’ signatures. Comms appear to be online, but entry fail safes are showing red. Repeat, atmospheric fail safes are offline, sir. They’re falling fast, 200 kph.” “Open a comm channel, wideband,” Avilla said, placing the heels of his hands on the console in front of him, his head bowed. “Sir, even with the wide … ,” Siddiq began. “Do it, lieutenant.” Avilla punched from between white knuckles. At that moment, a tinny voice sputtered through the bridge audio. “Lariat crew … off. … Liu … see the Helios … surface … 90 degrees north. 80 … ” As soon as Liu’s signal dropped, Avilla delivered his message like fate’s auctioneer. “This is Captain Avilla of the orbiter Bronco. Fail safes are offline. Engage your emergency deceleration thrusters now. Survivors, rendezvous and report your coordinates. Wherever you land we’ll find you. Bronco out.” Each of the signature blips vanished from the display, as did the last few grains of reserved hope Avilla had; not just hope for this mission and his career, but for humankind, as all were linked. “How in the unholy hell did any of that just happen?” In the cynicism of defeat, Siddiq said, “So sorry, boss. Your job sucks now.” “Yeah, Rahji. Today it really does,” Avilla murmured. His head slumped to the console. “Let me know when you can raise Selene station. I’ll be in the lander bay.” The captain left the bridge. TO BE CONTINUED SEPT. 4 Subscribe to Folio Weekly’s Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters
FOLIO A + E I PROUD TO t’s a balmy Wednesday in early August, and The Manhattan Sports Bar & Lounge is hosting #FindYourFolio Happy Hour. I’ve invited Orange Park metalcore quartet The Fallen Sons for an interview and photo shoot, but only three of the players—drummer Ronald Bryant, guitarist Malik Green and bassist Jody Miles—arrive. Lead vocalist Kam Lewis is at home, recovering from a car accident that occurred hours after the band’s last show. He’ll be there for a while. More on that later. First impression: These lads are not your average metalheads. More Living Colour than Linkin Park, The Fallen Sons bring a healthy dose of diversity to Northeast Florida’s hard-rock scene. Which can be a double-edged sword. I mean, it’s definitely different, but then again, audiences often balk at the unexpected. “People see three black guys on stage playing metal,” said Bryant, the band’s drummer and founding member, “and they think, ‘What’s going on here?’ But we’re just normal people playing the music we love.” Bryant in particular has been negotiating cultural expectations since he first fell for metal in his tweens. “I was raised on Michael Jackson,” he begins, as if narrating a Saturday morning PSA. “Everything changed in middle school.” That’s when the young man discovered rock. His gateway drug was Nu metal à la Korn. Then Bryant got an earful of metalcore via Killswitch Engage. (Metalcore, you ask? It’s not your grandpa’s Sabbathinspired fuzz; this is heavy metal with a hardcore-punk edge.) “That’s when I thought, ‘OK, this is what I want to do with my life,’” recalls Bryant. The budding musician was already a marching-band percussionist and church-band drummer. Now he wanted to form his own metalcore group. Before he had the chance, however, concerned family members staged an intervention of sorts. “They thought metal was satanic,” he laughs. “So they called my pastor. Unfortunately for them, he was even more metal than I was! His compromise was to show me Christian metal to keep me on the ‘right path.’ I didn’t find those bands too interesting, though. Their plan didn’t work very well.” Bryant formed The Fallen Sons in 2017 with UNF student Alex Henry on vocals. However, he split (“creative differences”) before the band played its
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first show, so Bryant put out an open call. “We looked at seven different vocalists over a month or two,” explains Bryant. “Kam came in and wanted it. He was still kinda rough, but he could sing and scream.” With Bryant and Lewis at the helm, The Fallen Sons began their ascent. The band started performing around Orange Park and Jacksonville, and quickly became a go-to opening act for local, regional and national headliners. This success was due in equal parts to the Sons’ sound, work ethic and stage presence. Bryant took to wearing a custom-made mask as he ruled behind the drum kit. “It started because I had
stage fright,” the drummer explains. “I didn’t like feeling all eyes on me. Anyway, I’m me 24/7, all day, all week. For 30 minutes, I get to put on this mask and be someone else. Sometimes you need to break away from routine.” “Plus,” he adds with a grin, “chicks dig the mask.” The future looked bright for The Fallen Sons at the start of the summer. It all fell apart hours after they played a set in Riverside on July 25. The band loaded out and brought their gear back to their Orange Park rehearsal space, then Lewis drove Green home to Arlington. Shortly after, at around 2:30 a.m., his vehicle was T-boned at an intersection near
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Regency Mall. The singer suffered multiple injuries and was in the hospital for five days. His brother Sons were by his side. Lewis told Bryant, “No matter what happens to me, make sure you don’t stop [making music together].” It’s a bridge they won’t have to cross. Lewis is projected to make a full recovery—and rejoin The Fallen Sons— after six months of rest and therapy. “He’s lying in bed, playing video games—or trying to,” Bryant jokes, referring to Lewis’ broken fingers. “He’s the kind of person who’s always doing something, so it’s hard to slow down and take the time to heal.” The accident has delayed The Fallen Sons’ studio plans—the band was due to cut a debut full-length this month— but not their gig schedule. With Lewis’ blessing, the remaining Sons are honoring their live commitments throughout the summer, with founding vocalist Alex Henry returning temporarily to the fold. The experience has cemented bonds within the band. Even its newest member feels the love. Miles, who joined the group earlier in the year, was particularly impressed by Lewis’ optimism under duress. “He has the most positive attitude,” he says. “He even had a smile on his face at the hospital.” It’s fertile soil to cultivate esprit de corps. “I feel like I fit in this band more than any other band I’ve been in.” Bryant nods his assent, “A family of chaos.” Georgio Valentino mail@folioweekly.com
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L to R: Ronald Bryant, Jody Miles and Malik Green. Photo by Alex Dougherty.
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Kam Lewis unleashes the metal on his video game system.
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BREAKING THROUGH, BURDEN AFFINITY, 14 NORTH, FALLEN SONS • 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 1904 Music Hall, Downtown, 1904musichall.com, $12-$15 AUGUST 21-27, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 19
ARTS + EVENTS
FREE FALL FLOW, RIVER FLOW
Jax-based visual artist ELENA ØHLANDER unveils her new mixed-media collection, Flower in the Mirror, Moon on the Water, and gives an intimate artist’s talk while Chef Steve Grimes curates a matching menu. 6-10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, Crane Ramen, Five Points, craneramen904.com, $65.
PERFORMANCE
FUN HOME A young girl who grew up in a funeral home tries to memorialize her dead father, 7:30 p.m. Thur.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., through Aug. 24, Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org, $26. THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY This comedy presumes it’s amusing for Southern ladies to get together to talk and drink. Why, I never. 8 p.m. Aug. 22, 23 & 24 and 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at Amelia Community Theatre, 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina, 261-6749, ameliacommunitytheatre.org; $22; $10 students. MAMMA MIA! Here we go again! The global hit musical comedy, about love and friendship, with a soundtrack of ABBA’s hits, through Sept. 15 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com, $41-$67. BE MORE CHILL The musical is staged through Aug. 25 at The Island Theater, 1860 Town Hall Cir., Ste. 54, Fleming Island, 254-1455, $15 adults, students $19, theislandtheater.com. SHERLOCK HOLMES: The Strange Case of Alice Faulkner This radio play, a live staged reading of William Gillette’s play, directed by Ashley Jones, is 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 8 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24 at Babs’ Lab in the CoRK Arts District North, 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside, eventbrite.com/e/ sherlock-holmes-tickets-64631337069; $15.
AUDITIONS & CALLS
CALL TO ARTISTS The Friends of Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach hold an open-call art contest; submissions accepted 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 22 & 23 at 1050 A1A N., 280-0614, ccpvb.org. An awards party announcing the winners is Sept. 7. Check website for details.
CLASSICAL & JAZZ
MATTHEW HALL The pianist plays every Thur., Fri. & Sat. at Corner Bistro & Piano Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, Southside, 619-1931. FLORIDA CHAMBER MUSIC PROJECT The local classical ensemble begins its seventh season with Johannes Brahams’ String Quartet No. 3, Opus 7, at 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, flchambermusic.org, pvconcerthall.com, $12.50-$125.
BOOKS & POETRY
ANCIENT CITY POETS The group hosts an open mic reading from 3-5 p.m. Aug. 25 at Corazon Cinema & Café, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 20 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 21-27, 2019
679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. FLAMINGO BOOK CLUB This group discusses Susan Orlean’s delightful nonfiction book,The Library Book, from 7-8 p.m. Aug. 27 in Beaches Library’s Community Room, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach, 241-1141, jaxpubliclibrary.org. SEASIDE STRUMMERS UKULELE CLUB The onceagain-popular stringed instrument of the islands is the focus, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 24 & 28 at Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore & Bistro, Fernandina, 601-2118, storyandsongbookstore.com. OPEN MIC NIGHT The poetic event is hosted by Johnny Masiulewicz, with poetry, spoken word and song. Aug. 28 & every last Wed., Chamblin’s Uptown, 215 N. Laura St., Downtown, 674-0868.
COMEDY
COMEDY ZONE LOL Comedy Night with Jenn Weeks is at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21, $10. Nikki Glaser appears at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24, $25-$50. 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Todd Riley and Dee Bellamy appear at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 24, 830 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 461-8843, thegypsycomedyclub.com, $15.
ART WALKS, MARKETS
DIG LOCAL NETWORK Weekly farmers’ markets: Beaches Green Market, 2-5 p.m. Sat., Jarboe Park, Florida Boulevard and A1A, Neptune Beach; Midweek Market, 3-6 p.m. Wed., Bull Park, 718 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach; ABC Market, 3-6 p.m. Fri., 1966 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local and regional art, organic produce, works by local craftspeople & music–St. Johns Riverkeeper’s River Ruckus, Madi Carr, Joey Kerr, Bridge Street Vibe Aug. 24–10 a.m. Saturdays underneath Fuller Warren Bridge, free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.
MUSEUMS
ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., 256-7371, arts.ju.edu. MFA in the Works presents the works of grad students, Masters of Fine Arts, including Heather Jones, Devon Variano, Jamal Adjamah, Danielle Doctor and Theresa Rykaczewski; through Aug. 29. BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. The winner of the Beaches Art Fest Poster Contest
is Glenn Lamp, with Guard Life, a 36-inch-by48-inch acrylic. The fifth annual fest runs Nov. 9 & 10. Artist Annelies Dykgraaf’s exhibit Water. Life. Art. is up through Nov. 11. Dykgraaf leads a gallery tour 11 a.m. Aug. 24. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. French Moderns: Monet to Matisse runs through Sept. 6. Carlos Rolón: Lost in Paradise runs through Oct. 21. Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art, through Dec. 1. Edmund Greacen & World War I runs through Dec. 15. Free Tuesday is Aug. 27. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First Street, Springfield, 356-2992, karpeles.weebly.com. Darwin: On the Origin of Species and Other Matters, through August. LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org. Behind the Lightner: Upstairs/Downstairs tour is held 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22; $45. America’s Castles: Highlights from the Collection is on permanent display. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. Abstraction to Figuration: Works from MOCA is open at the T-U Center, with works by Memphis Wood, Mary Ann Bryan and Nancee Clark; Caitlin Swindell, curator. Camp/Wall/Flock, Khalid Albaih’s new installation, is on exhibit through Oct. 27. Of Many Ancestors exhibits through Dec. 28. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Northbank, 396-6674, themosh. org. Expedition: Dinosaur is up through Sept. 2. Hands-on exhibit Creation Station is open.
GALLERIES
THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE 9451 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 430, Regency Square, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. Figure drawing with a live model, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, TAC II, 700 E. Union St., Downtown, $5 members, $10 nonmembers. Portraiture classes are 1-4 p.m. every Sat. at Main Gallery, Regency Square. Works by member artists include oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography and sculptures in various media. Nature Abounds is currently on exhibit. ARTISAN VILLAGE of AMELIA 2188 Sadler Rd., 491-2180, artisanvillageamelia.com. Local artists display their works. Rental spaces, classes, monthly art show. THE ART STUDIO & GALLERY 370A A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 295-4428, beachesartstudio.org. Corey Michael Smithson is the featured artist for August. AVILES GALLERY 11-C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 728-4957, avilesgallery.net. Members are Joel Bagnal, KC Cali, Byron Capo, Hookey Hamilton, Ted Head, Paula Pascucci and Gina Torkos. BOLD BEAN SAN MARCO 1905 Hendricks Ave., 853-6545. Tiffany Manning’s works, Flow State, are exhibited. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage. com. The annual garage sale wraps up 11 a.m.5 p.m. Aug. 30. Per Hans Romnes’ photography and Teri Siewert’s works are currently on exhibit. CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT/HEATHER MOORE COMMUNITY GALLERY 207 N. Laura St., Ste. 300, Downtown, capkids.org. By the Water, an exhibit of Alma Ramirez’s new works, displays through Oct. 25. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Ellen Diamond’s Wine & Watercolor Workshop, 6 p.m. Aug. 23; $55; 21+. Compromised Boundaries, works by Society of Mixed Media Artists members, runs through Sept. 21. Art with a Heart in Healthcare’s eighth annual exhibition A World of Their Own, comprising works by pediatric patients of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, is on display. GRAY 1908 GALLERY 73 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 850-384-3084. Jenna Alexander’s The Flower Map of the United States displays. HASKELL GALLERY Jacksonville International Airport, 741-3546, jiaarts.org. Works by Memphis Wood, Charlie Brown and Stephen
ARTS + EVENTS Heywood are exhibited on the Connector Bridge. MAKERSPACE GALLERY Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2665, jaxpubliclibrary. org. Reclaimed: Life Beyond the Landfill has art made with repurposed waste objects. Artists include Clifford Buckley, Malath Albakri, Keshauna Davis, John Drum, Zac Freeman, Donald Gialanella, Aisling Millar McDonald, Khamil L. Ojoyo, Lana Shuttleworth and Wendy Sullivan. It’s exhibited through Sept. 22; free. MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11964 Mandarin Rd., mandarinmuseum.net. Exhibits include Civil War era artifacts recovered from the Union steamship Maple Leaf, items related to Harriet Beecher Stowe, a WW I exhibit, and displays related to the only remaining oneroom schoolhouse in Duval County. PAStA FINE ART GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 824-0251, pastagalleryart.com. Photographer Julie Noel Smith is August’s featured artist. Her works are displayed in the new show Intentional. ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 471-9980. Manila Clough’s mosaics, depicting native birds and plants, exhibit through Sept. 19. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 1 Independent Dr., Ste. 113, Downtown, southlight.com. New members Hillary Hogue and Nancy Schultz exhibit their works in September. A new exhibit, The Three Graces, features sculpture, abstraction and still lifes by artists Nofa Dixon, Dee Roberts and Nancy Schultz. The works’ complementary qualities are not to be missed; through Sept. 4, along with MJ Hinson’s expansive abstractions, on the second floor, and David Engdahl’s Lamelliforms. SPACE 42 2670 Phyllis St., Riverside, 888-421-9222, spacefortytwo.com. Luisa Posada Bleier’s Untitled exhibits through August. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. From Asia to the Americas: The Art of Jean Wagner Troemel exhibit and art sale are ongoing through Aug. 25. WORD REVOLT ART GALLERY 1249 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 888-5502, wordrevolt.com. The fine art exhibit CO2 is on display. The exhibit Glass Works welcomes submissions; apply now. The opening reception is held 6-9 p.m. Aug. 23.
EVENTS
SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE BENEFIT The fundraiser, emceed by Jennifer Waugh, features live music by roots group The Wetland
Stringband, songwriter Kay Gianna and violinist Annie Hertler, as well as beverages and culinary creations by Grand Living’s Executive Chef Scott Bennett, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 22 at Grand Living’s Forum Theater, Tamaya, 3270 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, beachescoa. com; $75. Proceeds benefit Beaches Council on Aging and its Dial-a-Ride program. SUNSET KAYAK TRIPS St. Johns County Naturalists lead these paddles exploring Palmo Cove, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 22-25; fees vary, 12-foot boat length minimum. To register and get details, call Kelly Ussia, 209-0335 or email kussia@sjcfl.us. DISASTER RESOURCES & PREPAREDNESS The workshop is for all artists to get ready for natural disaster, protect studios and works, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22, St. Johns Cultural Council, 15 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, RSVP at facebook.com/events/2435366989840396. THIS IS AN ART SHOW More than 20 artists and performers, and vendors, are on hand 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Aug. 24, Nighthawks, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside, 619-9978, nighthawksjax.com, $5 21+, $10 younger than 21. Proceeds benefit Kids Mural Project. JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY This inaugural event includes art activities and a museumwide scavenger hunt, noon-4 p.m. Aug. 25, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 356-6857, cummermuseum.org, jewishjacksonville. org, picatic.com/jewishcommunityday. PET HOLIDAY PHOTO SHOOT & MOVIE Pack up the pets and the family and get your holiday card photo made, 10 a.m.noon Aug. 25, Corazon Cinema & Café, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. After the photo shoot, your and your pooch have lunch and watch Turner & Hooch, starring Tom Hanks. Reservations required; $15 for one dog and one owner, $5 each additional participant. Email shabbyeventsstaug@gmail.com. TREAT OUR TEACHERS This event, hosted by Duval Soil & Water Conservation District, treats K-12 science teachers–from public, private or charter schools–with coffee, tea and sweet or spicy bites, as well as networking ops, 4:45-6 p.m. Aug. 27, Southern Grounds & Co., 1671 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 299-3112, duvalsoilandwater.com, free. STORYTELLERS Sareth Ney hosts this lively group, 5 p.m. Aug. 29, Corazon Cinema & Café, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com, $5.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
ANCIENT CITY POETS turns 10, and St. Augustine’s rime society observes the occasion with an epic edition of its monthly poetry reading. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, Corazon Cinema & Café, 36 Granada St., corazoncinemaandcafe.com, free.
NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING SUMMER CLASSICS SERIES The series wraps up with a 25th anniversary showing of multiOscar-winner Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise and Mykelti Williamson, 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com, $7.50. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ All Is True and Echo in the Canyon screen. Throwback Thursday is The Hunchback of Notre Dame, screening noon & 6:45 p.m. Aug. 22. Ophelia and The Other Story start Aug. 23. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 6795736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. WGHF IMAX THEATER Superpower Dogs 3D,
The Lion King, Backyard Wilderness, Great Bear Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef run. World Golf Hall of Fame, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com. SUN-RAY CINEMA The Farewell is screened. Apocalypse Now The Final Cut is screened Aug. 21. Peanut Butter Falcon starts Aug. 23. My Neighbor Totoro runs Aug. 25 & 26. Wristcutters A Love Story runs 7 p.m. Aug. 28. 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. UNF MOTH FILMS The Clean Bin Project runs 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at MOCA Jax, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, mocajacksonville.unf.edu, free. AUGUST 21-27, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 21
ELSEWHERE
SPIRIT of the SUWANNEE Music Park, 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak Justin Time Aug. 30. Creekside band Aug. 31
UPCOMING CONCERTS The FRITZ, ZACH DEPUTY, TRAIL DIVER,
Formed this year by members of We Still Dream!, St. Augustine alt-rock outfit SLEEP CULTURE celebrates its second live show. Also on the bill: Giraffrica, Kapowski, Dads Day Off and Former Youth. 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, Sarbez, St. Augustine, planetsarbez.com, $5.
LIVE MUSIC VENUES
AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA
ORANGE PARK
THE BEACHES
PONTE VEDRA
SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St. Hupp Aug. 21. Davis Turner Aug. 22. Jaron Weaver, Hailey Fletcher Aug. 26 & 27 SLIDERS, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. Tad Jennings Aug. 22. Joe King Aug. 26. King Eddie & Pili Pili Wed. Mark O’Quinn Tue. The SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Shawn Layne Aug. 23. Davis Turner Aug. 24. Full Moon Folk Aug. 25. Kyle Freeman Aug. 27 (All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BLUE JAY Listening Room, 412 N. Second St. Matthew Fowler Aug. 22. The Contenders Aug. 29. Andy Zipf Aug. 30 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 J Crew Band Aug. 23 & 24. Samuel Sanders Aug. 25 FLY’S TIE, 177 Sailfish Dr., AB King Corduroy Aug. 24 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd. The Groov Aug 21. Murray Goff Aug. 23 LYNCH’S, 514 N. First St. Roger That Aug. 23. Whale Feral, Aaron Mansfield Aug. 24. Spade McQuade Aug. 25 MEZZA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach Gypsies Ginger Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer Thur. Mezza Shuffle Boxband Mon. MUSIC in the Courtyard, 200 First St., NB Jessica Pounds Aug. 23. Daniel Kleinrock Aug. 24 RAGTIME Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB Billy Bowers Aug. 21. Mojo Roux Aug. 22. The Bluff 5 Band Aug. 23. Paul Lundgren Band Aug. 24. The Invasions Aug. 25 SURFER the Bar, 200 First St. N. Colt Ford, Brett Myers, Wade B, Chris Woods Aug. 21. Luna Cruise, Friendly Fire, Dial Drive Aug. 25 WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy. The Gunners Aug. 21. 4Play Aug. 22. Fireball Aug. 23. Top Shelf Aug. 24. SunJammer Aug. 25. The Groov Aug. 27
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC Hall, 19 Ocean St. N. Corrosion of Conformity, Crowbar, Quaker City Night Hawks, Lo-Pan Aug. 21. Break Science, Marvel Years, Vlad the Inhaler Aug. 22. Tribute: A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Aug. 23. Breaking Through, Burden Affinity, 14 North, The Fallen Sons Aug. 24. Langdon McNamara Aug. 29 DAILY’S Place, Sports Complex Pentatonix, Rachel Platten Aug. 24 The FLORIDA Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth Brews, Blues & BBQ 2019: The Snacks Blues Band, Beale Street Aug. 22. Poco, Pure Prairie League, Firefall Aug. 30 HEMMING Park, 135 Monroe St. Ouija Brothers Aug. 24 The JUSTICE Pub, 315 E. Bay St. Tyler Cassidy, The Stereotypes, Lima Charlie Aug. 21. 68, Listener, Greyhaven Aug. 27. 430 Steps, Fever Strike, The Wastedist Aug. 31 MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay St. Vincent Aug. 23. Gvo, Humorme, DiCE MaN, Drewlface, Mindality, Stupid Thic, Sorce, Satisfrictio Aug. 25 VETERANS MEMORIAL Arena, Sports Complex Chris Brown, Tory Lanez, Ty Dolla $ign, Joyner Lucas, Yella Beezy Aug. 30 The VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams Brady & the Bazookas Aug. 23. Ya Gozo The Latin Band Aug. 24
FLEMING ISLAND, GREEN COVE
BOONDOCKS, 2808 Henley Rd. Robby Litt Aug. 21. Paul Wane Aug. 22. Zeb Padgett, XHale Aug. 23. Clint McFarland, Hard 2 Handle Aug. 24. Scott Perham Aug. 28 MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220 Duval County Line Aug. 23 & 24 WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220 SunJammer Aug. 23. Prom Kings Aug. 24
INTRACOASTAL, ARLINGTON
CLIFF’S, 3033 Monument Rd. Back in Time Aug. 21. Second Shot Aug. 23 & 24. Joe Santana’s Kingfish Aug. 28 JERRY’S, 13170 Atlantic Blvd. Boogie Freaks Aug. 23. Retro Kats Aug. 24
MANDARIN
ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd. Brian Iannucci Wed., Sun. & Tue. IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Eric Alabiso Aug. 22. Jason Evans Band Aug. 23. Neon Whiskey Aug. 24. Rachael Warfield Trio Aug. 25
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CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave. Chillula Aug. 21. Olympvs Aug. 23 & 24 The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd. Appalachian Death Trap, Born in June, Trust Anchor Aug. 23. DJ Rafiki Aug. 27 THRASHER-HORNE Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr. Sawyer Brown Aug. 30 FIONN MacCOOL’S, 145 Hilden Rd., Nocatee Vegas Gray Aug. 30. Spade McQuade Aug. 31 PONTE VEDRA Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N. Johnnyswim Aug. 29. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Aug. 30 TAPS, 2220 C.R. 210 Chuck Nash Aug. 21. Vegas Gray Aug. 23. Redfish Rich Aug. 24
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MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. Aaron Cole, Gavin the Hotrod, Jshievs, Shayne the Prophet Aug. 24 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Guerrilla Warfare, Lucia Aug. 21. Snacks Blues Band, Chelsey Michelle Band, Joe Taylor Aug. 22. Scum, The Body Snatchers, Lipzcum Aug. 23. Them Vagabonds Aug. 28 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St. Christina Wagner, Austin Lucas & the Bold Party, Banquet, Jack R Aug. 21. Hello, Atlantic, Brendan Morrison, 5 Cent Psychiatrist Aug. 22. Deadland, Regime, Heirless, Megachvrch Aug. 24. DJs Slimestone, Wizard Wand Aug. 25. DigDog, Lassyu, Isabella Parole, His Hem Aug. 30. Jeremy Slaughter, Izzy A’Mon, Lilith Lamore, Chlora De Formme, Fauna Fae, J’adore Gore, Rachel Boheme, Anna Phylaxxis, Lillie De Luna, Edith Meowt Aug. 31 RIVER & POST, 1000 Riverside Ave. John Earle Aug. 23. HelloCelia Aug. 24 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside The Bridge Street Vibe, Joey Kerr, Madi Carr Aug. 24
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The AMP, 1340C A1A Vampire Weekend, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Aug. 25. John Dickie, Collapsible B, Bad Dog Mama Aug. 27, The Amp Night Market ARNOLD’S, 3912 N. Ponce de Leon The Remains Aug. 24. Blistur Aug. 25 MUSIC by the SEA, St. Aug. Beach Pier Catch the Groove Aug. 21 PLAZA de la CONSTITUCIÓN, 170 St. George St. The Dunehoppers Aug. 22 PROHIBITION Kitchen, 119 St. George St. Chelsea Saddler, Drake Freeman Aug. 22. Let’s Ride Brass Band, Chris Thomas Band Aug. 23. The Raisin Cake Orchestra, Mama Blue Aug. 24. WillowWacks Aug. 25. Lu Rubino Aug. 26. Colton McKenna Aug. 27 SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd. Sleep Culture, Kapowski, Dad’s Day Off, Giraffrica Aug. 22 SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd. Proud Miranda, The Ned, The Time Framed, Dutch Martins Aug. 24
Bold City Beer Fest: BONNIE BLUE, BEN STROK & the FULL ELECTRIC, TALLER TREES Sept. 1, Riverside Arts Market Duval Day Festival: WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, EVERGREEN TERRACE, ROB ROY, SWORDZ, UNIVERSAL GREEN Sept. 4, 1904 Music Hall PETER FRAMPTON, JASON BONHAM Sept. 4, Daily’s Place AL MANISCALCO QUARTET Sept. 6, Grape & Grain SING OUT LOUD FESTIVAL Sept. 6-29, St. Augustine MOON DUTY Sept. 6, Jack Rabbits HILLSONG UNITED Sept. 7, Veterans Memorial Arena KURT VILE & the VIOLATERS Sept. 7, The Amp Backyard Stage BOOK of LOVE Sept. 7, Jack Rabbits SENSI TRAILS, DANKA Sept. 7, Nighthawks RHETT & LINK Sept. 7, The Florida Theatre JENNY LEWIS, The WATSON TWINS, LUCIE SILVAS Sept. 8, The Amp Backyard Stage COLTON McKENNA Sept. 9, The Amp Night Market AMY GRANT Sept. 12, The Florida Theatre The MIDNIGHT HOUR, ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD, ADRIAN YOUNGE Sept. 12, 1904 Music Hall CHRIS YOUNG, CHRIS JANSON, LOCASH Sept. 12, Daily’s PROPAGANDHI & the COATHANGERS Sept. 13, Amp Backyard Onyx Fest II: AUDITORY ARMORY, CATCHER & the RYE, AMNESIS, SATYR, DEAD RECKONIONG, CITY of STAGES, DEFY the TYRANT, GOLD FRANKINCENSE & MYRRH, BREATHING THEORY Sept. 14, 1904 Music Hall HOT WATER MUSIC, The MENZINGERS, SUBHUMAN Sept. 14, The Amp Backyard Stage UB40, ALI CAMPBELL, ASTRO Sept. 14, Daily’s Place ST. PAUL & the BROKEN BONES, DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, AARON LEE TASJAN Sept. 15, The Amp Backyard Stage DON FELDER Sept. 16, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall AGENT ORANGE Sept. 16, Surfer the Bar DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS Sept. 16, Culhane’s AB COLM KEEGAN Sept. 17 & 18, Culhane’s Southside ALL GET OUT, CITIES BURN, MANY ROOMS Sept. 18, Jack Rabbits STELLAR CIRCUITS, HAWKING Sept. 18, The Justice Pub GEORGE PORTER & RUNNIN PARDNERS Sept. 19, 1904 Music Hall LOCAL NATIVES, DEVON GILFILLIAN Sept. 20, PV Concert Hall LOS STELLARIANS, S.A. MARTINEZ Sept. 20, Surfer the Bar WALTER PARKS Sept. 20, Mudville Music Room KASEY MUSGRAVES Benefit Sept. 21, The Amp Muddfest: PUDDLE of MUDD, SALIVA, TRAPT, SAVING ABEL, TANTRIC Sept. 21, Thrasher-Horne Center STRUNG OUT, The CASUALTIES, INSPECTION 12 Sept. 21, 1904 Music Hall ALAN JACKSON, WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN Sept. 21, Veterans Memorial Arena VIRGIL DONATI Sept. 22, Surfer the Bar The GROWLERS, PHOSPHORESCENT Sept. 22, Amp Backyard YOUTH FOUNTAIN, FREE THROW, CHRIS FARREN, MACSEAL Sept. 23, Nighthawks KENNY YARBROUGH, SOUTHERN TIDE, JEREMY MORRISON Sept. 24, Amp Night Market SACRED REICH, TOXIC HOLIDAY Sept. 26, Nighthawks BRANTLEY GILBERT, MICHAEL RAY, LINDSAY ELL Sept. 27, Daily’s SCOTT BRADLEE’S Postmodern Jukebox Sept. 27, Florida Theatre WHITNEY MORGAN & the 78S, ALEX WILLIAMS Sept. 27, 1904 Music Hall SHOVELS & ROPE, LILLY HIATT Sept. 27, Amp Backyard Stage grandson, nothing, nowhere Sept. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TOUBAB KREWE Sept. 28, Jack Rabbits NONPOINT, HYRO the HERO, MADAME MAYHEM, ZERO THEOREM Sept. 29, Surfer the Bar SON VOLT Sept. 29, The Amp Backyard Stage The CHRIS THOMAS BAND Sept. 29, Bistro Aix 20th anniversary GATLIN BROTHERS Sept. 29, The Florida Theatre
BAD SUNS, LIILY, ULTRAQ Sept. 30, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GUNS N’ ROSES Oct. 1, Veterans Memorial Arena SCOTT STAPP Oct. 3, The Florida Theatre THOMAS RHETT, DUSTIN LYNCH, RUSSELL DICKERSON, RHETT AKINS Oct. 4, Veterans Memorial Arena GUIDA, MERCY MERCY Oct. 4, Jack Rabbits PAPADOSIO Oct. 4, The Amp Backyard Stage JOHN MEDESKI’S MAD SKILLET Oct. 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The SLOCAN RAMBLERS Oct. 6, Café Eleven MARTY STUART The Pilgrim Oct. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CATFISH & the BOTTLEMEN, JULY TALK Oct. 10, The Amp Backyard Stage The TOASTERS, The SCOTCH BONNETS Oct. 10, Surfer the Bar CHRIS STAPLETON, BROTHERS OSBORNE, KENDELL MARVEL Oct. 10, Veterans Memorial Arena Suwannee Roots Revival: SAM BUSH, DEL McCOURY BAND, KELLER & the KEELS, SAMANTHA FISH, The TRAVELIN’ McCOURYS, VERLON THOMPSON, DAVID GANS, PETER ROWAN, OTEIL & FRIENDS, LEFTOVER SALMON, DONNA the BUFFALO, KELLER WILLIAMS’ PETTYGRASS, WE BANJO 3, JOE CRAVEN & the SOMETIMERS, JONATHAN SCALES FOURCHESTRA, The HILLBENDERS, JIM LAUDERDALE, REV. JEFF MOSIER, BRETT BASS & MELTED PLECTRUM, CORBITT BROS., JON STICKLEY, The LEE BOYS, SAUCE BOSS, BELLE & the Band, The DUNEHOPPERS, The GRASS IS DEAD, BRUCE COCKBURN, The SELDOM SCENE, HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES, LONELY HEARTSTRING BAND, DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, LIL SMOKIES, BALKUN BROTHERS, SHINY RIBS, KATIE SKENE & the COSMIC BAND, NIKKI TALLEY, JASON SHARP, QUARTERMOON, WHETHERMAN, TORNADO RIDER, The ADVENTURES of ANNABELLE LYNN, LEE HUNTER, JEFF BRADLEY Oct. 11-14, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park BERT KREISCHER Oct. 11, Florida Theatre MAGGIE ROGERS, JACOB BANKS Oct. 11, The Amp STEVEN PAGE Oct. 11, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BEACHES OKTOBERFEST Oct. 12 & 13, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach NAHKO & MEDICINE for the PEOPLE, NATTALI RIZE Oct. 12, The Amp Backyard Stage CHEAP TRICK, ZZ TOP Oct. 16, The Amp ZAC BROWN BAND Oct. 17, Daily’s Place The WOOD BROTHERS Oct. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CHICAGO Oct. 18, Daily’s Place BILLY CURRINGTON Oct. 18, The Amp YOUNG THUG, MACHINE GUN KELLY, KILLY, POLO G, YBN NAHMIR, STRICK Oct. 19, Daily’s Place FACE to FACE, LAGWAGON, H20 Oct. 19, The Amp Backyard Stage CARRIE UNDERWOOD, MADDIE & TAE, RUNAWAY JUNE Oct. 20, Veterans Memorial Arena RUMOURS of FLEETWOOD MAC Tribute Oct. 21, Florida Theatre KYLE COX, ROCKO WHEELER Oct. 21, Jack Rabbits ROBERT RANDOLPH & the FAMILY BAND Oct. 22, Florida Theatre ROTTING OUT, CANDY, SEEYOUSPACECOWBOY, KNOCKED LOOSE Oct. 22, 1904 Music Hall The MOVEMENT, The LATE ONES, ELOVATERS Oct. 23, Surfer The ALLMAN BETTS BAND, JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR, JD SIMO Oct. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Suwannee Hulaween: The STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, BASSNECTAR, GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, ANDERSON. PAAK & the FREE NATIONALS, JASON ISBELL & the 400 UNIT, UMPHREY’S McGEE, G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE, LETTUCE, MAGIC CITY HIPPIES Oct. 24-27, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park SWITCHFOOT Oct. 24, The Florida Theatre CLINT BLACK Oct. 25, Thrasher-Horne Center POST MALONE, TYLA YAWEH, SWAE LEE Oct. 25, VetsMemArena SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS Oct. 26, Prohibition Kitchen WYNONNA & the BIG NOISE Oct. 27, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY Oct. 31, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
SAN MARCO, NORTHBANK
JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks The Catching, The Forum, Faze Wave Aug. 21. Tessa Violet, DaysorMay Aug. 23. Jon “Rockstar” Stewart Benefit Aug. 24. Pandora & Her Box, Black Magic, Flower Power, 9E Aug. 25. Supersuckers Aug. 30. MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd. The Troubadours: Jim Carrick, Larry Mangum, Charley Simmons, Bob Patterson Aug. 23. The Adventures of Annabelle Lyn: Holly Riley, Elizabeth Fravel, Kathryn Belle Long Aug. 24. Mike’s Mic Aug. 30
SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS
VETERANS UNITED, 8999 Western Way Madison Grace Aug. 23 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd. Neon Whiskey Aug. 21. North of 40 Aug. 23. The Party Cartel Aug. 24. Mojo Roux, Denton Elkins Aug. 25
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
PALMS Fish Camp, 6359 Heckscher Dr. Taylor Shami Aug. 22. Billy Bowers Aug. 23. Ciaran Sontag, Jimmy Beats Aug. 24. Michael Ward Aug. 25. Mr. Bill Show Aug. 25
Hard-edged and sensitive all at the same time, modern country singer WADE B is on the rise. The Jax-based artist opens for country rap star Colt Ford, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, Surfer the Bar, Jax Beach, surferthebar.com, $30.
FOLIO COOKING
CHAIN OF COMMAND THE CULINARY WORLD IS WELL ORDERED MOST PEOPLE NEVER SEE AN INSIDER’S VIEW of the restaurant industry. This week, I’m giving you a peek into one hidden aspect: the hierarchy (next week’s column will have juicy details!). The French Brigade de Cuisine kitchen hierarchy is adhered to in restaurants worldwide. All professional culinary schools teach both French cuisine as well as this traditional system of keeping order in the kitchen. The Brigade de Cuisine enables kitchen workers trained in small towns in Europe, Asia, South America—really, any restaurant following the French system—to work successfully anywhere on Earth. The hierarchy organization chart has a simple pyramid shape, with one chef at the top and multiple positions at the bottom. A common language isn’t as necessary as knowing your position, place and responsibility in the kitchen. The Brigade de Cuisine sets down rigid rules dictating the duties of each role. Even culinary school graduates start off near the bottom. Well, not the very bottom. They get to skip ahead of the dishwasher (Escuelerie) and kitchen porters (the lowest rank, which includes minimal food-handling duties, such as potato-peeling). Sometimes culinary graduates skip ahead of the Commis and start immediately as a Chef de Partie, or Station Chef. Each Chef de Partie is responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen, including Saucier (Sauce Chef, the highest ranking of the Chefs de Partie, who reports directly to the Sous Chef), Butcher, Fish Chef, Garde Manger (cold food preparation, such as salads), Grill Chef and Pastry Chef. In charge of all these Chefs de Partie is the Sous Chef (second-in-command chef) who runs the kitchen’s daily operations. The Chef de Cuisine (Head Chef) presides over the Sous Chef and controls the entire kitchen. The Chef de Cuisine manages the kitchen staff, creates menus, controls kitchen costs and interacts with suppliers. A dish that seems simple to you—the Eater—probably had three or four stations contribute to its success. The Garde Manger might’ve created the side salad, the Grill Chef cooked the meat, and the Saucier cooked up the delicate sauce atop your entrée. Waiters also appear in the pyramid—
especially when they prepare dishes tableside. Classically, this waiter is called a Chef de Rang, and may prepare a Caesar salad or flambé desserts as you watch. When you realize the Chef de Rang is doing things in the dining room similar to things done in the kitchen, you wonder about the differences in … wait! That’s next week’s column! Meanwhile, here’s a traditional dish prepared tableside by a Chef de Rang: Steak au Poivre. Try it at home for your guests. Say … it could be your Company Meal! (Of course you read last month’s column).
CHEF BILL’S STEAK AU POIVRE
Ingredients • 4 beef tournedos • 4 tablespoons peppercorns, cracked • 2 ounces butter, clarified • 4 ounces cognac or rum • 3 ounces red wine • 6 ounces beef broth • 1 bay leaf • 3 thyme sprigs • 1 tablespoon tarragon, minced • 1 knob of butter • Salt to taste Directions 1. Press peppercorns in the filets’ two cut sides; season with salt. 2. Sear beef in clarified butter. Remove, keep warm (should still be rare). 3. Remove pan from heat, deglaze with cognac, return and flame. 4. Add beef broth, thyme and bay leaf. Simmer reduce by half. 5. Add heavy cream, reduce to a loose nape. 6. Return beef; reduce sauce to a proper nape. 7. Remove beef to a platter. Remove and discard bay leaf and thyme. 8. Shine the sauce with butter, add tarragon. Adjust seasoning and sauce the beef. Until we cook again,
Chef Bill Thompson cooking@folioweekly.com
Email Chef Bill, owner/chef of Amelia Island Culinary Academy and Island Kitchen, at cooking@folioweekly.com, to get cheffed up! Subscribe to Folio Weekly’s Cooking Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters
FOLIO COOKING’S GROCERY COMMUNITY EARTH FARE 11901 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 250, Arlington GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET 2007 Park St., Riverside
NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKETS 11030 Baymeadows Rd. 10000 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin 1585 N. Third St., Jax Beach
JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 1810 W. Beaver St., Westside
PUBLIX MARKETS 1033 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine 2033 Riverside Ave. 4413 Town Ctr. Pkwy., Ste. 100
NASSAU HEALTH FOODS 833 T.J. Courson Rd., Fernandina
THE SAVORY MARKET 474380 S.R. 200, Fernandina
ROWE’S 1670 Wells Rd., Orange Park 8595 Beach Blvd., Southside FERNANDINA BEACH MARKET PLACE Art & Farmers Market, North Seventh Street WHOLE FOODS 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin
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FOLIO PETS
LOCAL PET EVENTS & ADOPTABLES LABOR DAY ADOPTIONS Free adoptions all weekend, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2 at Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside, 725-8766, jaxhumane.org. BREAKFAST WITH A PRINCESS (& FROGS) This new Members’ Only Breakfast features Tiana, Belle and more, along with amphibians that may or may not be magical, 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 on Shaba Terrace, at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy., Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org, $12; must have ticket.
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LITTLE NAPOLEON Why are small dogs defined by a syndrome?
AS A DOG, I’VE BEEN AROUND ALL KINDS OF other dogs. I’ve spent countless hours in parks schmoozing with every variety of breed, size and shape the canine world has to offer. All this pooch exposure has led me to form some interesting conclusions. The most obvious thing that comes to mind is that small dogs behave differently than large dogs. Being a small dog myself, I thought, “Why is that? Perhaps a Napoleon Complex is genetically ingrained … or could it be the way small dogs are treated in comparison with large dogs?” Small dogs don’t come into this world psychologically different in any way from larger dogs. Despite our diminutive stature, we are much the same inside. The huge Irish wolfhound and the tiny Chihuahua both start out the same—as dogs. And yet, here we are, being labeled as excitable, yappy, skittish—even as the tough guy on the block. The reason so many little guys end up unstable is human contact, not genetics. These days, it’s called Small Dog Syndrome, and defining this socalled condition is tricky. When owners let their small dogs get away with behavior that would never be tolerated from a larger dog—because hey, little dogs are so darn cute—the small dog starts to believe that it is the leader of the pack. However, when dogs are allowed to make the rules, all sorts of problems will result, like jumping on people, barking too much and not obeying commands. Just like that, adorable naughty behavior quickly becomes unacceptable bad behavior. The first way to prevent Small Dog Syndrome is to treat your small dog like a big dog, not a fashion accessory. Recognize when your tiny pup is being unruly and correct the behavior. By proper training, you can have the 24 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 21-27, 2019
small dog, but without the syndrome. Small Dog Syndrome also develops when well-intentioned parents overprotect their dog from the world outside. They may not allow their little dog to socialize with their larger canine cousins, for fear they will be hurt. Instead of allowing the dog to play, they race in and swoop up the pup each time a bigger dog ventures near. In so doing, the small dog becomes unsure, fearful and anxious. For a small dog to exist in their world, they need to feel comfortable. Let your dog play with other dogs and explore his surroundings on his own four feet. Exposing it to all sorts of situations helps to develop confidence. Naturally, all small dogs do not show these symptoms, and symptoms can be present to some degree in all dogs. Dealing with misbehaviors requires modifying the way you interact with your dog, whether he’s big or small. Every time your pup does something good, reward him, and every time he does something not-so-good, ignore it. Soon he will understand what behavior is appropriate. A few times in my life I’ve had moments when I’ve flipped out— barking and lunging toward a bigger dog—only to find that the bigger dog slows down to look at me, then resumes his walk as though nothing interesting had happened. With consistent training and positive reinforcement, I’m learning to ease my attitude, soften my bark and make friends along the way. Davi Davi the Dachshund doesn’t have a chip on his shoulder about size … he knows it doesn’t matter! Subscribe to the Folio Pets Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters
HEY, THERE! I’M HERCULES, BUT THE LADIES CALL ME ... HUNK-ULES. I have often dreamed of a far-off place where a hero’s welcome and plenty of Pup-peroni awaits me. I’ve been at Jax Humane Society for a month, but I know I’ll be home some day – I can go the distance. Stop by 8464 Beach Blvd. on the Southside today to meet me and make our dreams come true!
MUSIC BINGO! Music, prizes, drink specials and your best furry friend–can’t beat that combination! From 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Kanine Social, 580 College St., Brooklyn, 712-6363, kaninesocial.com. YOGA AT BREWHOUND All levels yoga class on the turf at BrewHound, taught by Yoga4Change teacher Ashley McHan, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at BrewHound Dog Park & Bar, 1848 Kings Cir. S., Neptune Beach, 372-7266, brew-hound.com, donation suggested.
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BON JOVI, VOIGHT, HAMM, SNOW, STEWART. I’m in a long line of famous Jons, but those dudes have nothing on me. I’m a sweet, snuggly guy who loves sitting in laps and gazing at the world through the nearest window. I’d love to find a special someone. Visit jaxhumane.org to learn more!
BARKS, BRUNCH & BREWS Food trucks, best friends, bottomless mimosas and drink specials, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, Kanine Social, 580 College St., 712-6363, kaninesocial.com.
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Avondale 3617 St. Johns Ave. Voted Best Jeweler in FW’s 388-5406 Best of Jax readers’ poll!
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD DANKE SCHOEN, AFFE Singer Wayne Newton was sued in District Court on Aug. 6 by a mother and daughter over an incident involving a monkey which took place in October 2017 at Newton’s Las Vegas home, where the daughter was an invited guest, according to court documents. Genevieve Urena, a minor, was touring the home when Newton’s pet monkey, Boo, “without any provocation ... attacked and bit Ms. Urena, causing injury to her body as well as emotional distress,” the suit claims, according to KVVU TV. The Urenas assert that Newton “had a duty to exercise due care” and should’ve known that Boo had a tendency to attack. They seek $15,000 in damages. SO SHINY & BOUNCY In Perth, Australia, two pig farmers face jail after illegally importing Danish pig semen in shampoo bottles. The Guardian reported Torben Soerensen and Henning Laue, of GD Pork, were sentenced to three years and two years in prison, respectively, after pleading guilty to breaching quarantine and biosecurity laws by bringing in the contraband several times between 2009 and 2017 to be used in GD Pork’s artificial breeding program. Australian agriculture minister Bridget McKenzie said, “GD Pork imported the semen illegally … to get an unfair advantage over its competitors, through new genetics.” Western Australian Farmers Federation spokesperson Jessica Wallace called the acts “selfish.” GD Pork also was fined $500,000. THE HEADGEAR IS A CLUE On Aug. 11, Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that overnight, more than 50 old-style TV sets had been deposited on the front porches of homes in Henrico County, Virginia. Henrico Police Lt. Matt Pecka said the culprits were caught on several doorbell cameras; one videos showed a person wearing TV-shaped headgear while delivering the TV. Even more puzzling, a similar phenomenon happened last year in nearby Glen Allen, where 20 sets were put on porches. Pecka said the only crime that might’ve been committed is illegal dumping: “We don’t believe there’s any reason for the community to be alarmed.” THAT’S COLD, MOM A Twitter user, “Dorothy,” 15, was banned from her phone by her mom in early August after becoming distracted while cooking and starting a fire, but that didn’t stop her, reported The Guardian. First she tweeted from a Nintendo 3DS gaming device, but Mom caught on quickly and posted that the account would be shut down. The next day, Dorothy tweeted from her Wii U, assuring followers that while Mom was at work, she’d be looking for her phone. Finally, on Aug. 8, with no other options left, Dorothy reached out to Twitter from an
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unlikely source: her family’s LG smart refrigerator. “I am talking to my fridge what the heck my Mom confiscated all of my electronics again,” she posted. The post went viral, even prompting LG to tweet about it with the hashtag #FreeDorothy. BAT CAVE? Cambodian farmer Sum Bora, 28, is lucky to be alive after spending almost four days wedged between boulders in the jungle northwest of Phnom Penh. On Aug. 4, as Bora was collecting bat guano for use as fertilizer, he slipped while trying to retrieve the flashlight he had dropped down a crevice, The Washington Post reported. After three days, his brother found him and alerted authorities, who worked about 10 hours to free Bora from the hollow where he was trapped. He was transported to a local hospital. HORSING AROUND AT 38,000 FEET The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Aug. 8 that miniature horses are cleared to fly in all cabins of commercial planes as emotional support and service animals. The agency called “dogs, cats and miniature horses” the “most commonly recognized service animals,” Fox News said. However, other organizations, including the Association of Flight Attendants, have urged a tightening of rules about the animals because of “rampant abuse” of service animal designations. Apparently, the DOT said “neiiiighhhh” to that. GEORGIA PROS A Gwinnett County medical examiner has resigned after wildly misinterpreting the cause of death for 61-year-old Ray Neal of Lawrenceville, who died on July 21. Despite reports by police and witnesses of large amounts of blood on the floor and walls at scene, investigator Shannon Byers first ruled Neal died of natural causes. But at the funeral home, employees found a hole in his neck, Fox 5 News reported, and Neal was returned to the morgue for an autopsy, which revealed he’d been stabbed several times. Police are investigating the death as a murder. WHICH IS WHICH? For 68 years, Francis and Rosemary Klontz of Sacramento have shared the ups and downs of marriage and family. And they’ve cemented their bond by coordinating their outfits— every day!—for almost seven decades. Francis lets his wife pick out his clothes each morning: “She just lays it out for me, and I don’t have to worry about a thing!” he told KOVR TV. The couple also sing together, performing at church, hospitals and around the house. They started dating in junior high in Auburn, Washington, and the dressing alike thing started when Rosemary’s mother bought them matching shirts. “We’ve been matching ever since,” Rosemary said. weirdnewstips@amuniversal.com
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CURLY-HAIRED GODDESS, CROSS TATTOO Me: After work, in shirt, cerulean blue tie, getting wine. You walk by: amazing dark hair, ink on your back revealed by short top. Our eyes caught for a moment. Did it happen; are you real? When: Aug. 13. Where: Trader Joe’s. #1735-0814 REGGAE REGRET Hot mom of son, came with friends on boat. I’m dad to a teen girl. Had awesome time. Please forgive me. It must mean you’re a good one! Please let me make it up to you. When: July 22. Where: The Palms. #1734-0814 HARLEY QUINN & THE JOKER You: Stunning woman; sexy hair falls over right eye, amazing laugh; you smiled at me (day 2), I was in love for the last time. Me: A guy who’ll love you better than anyone. Where: Work. When: Aug. 1. #1733-0807 YOU & BELLA Me: Short curly hair, brown eyes, mischievous dog in tow. You: Hanging with your dog and friends. You saved my seat. Would love to sit next to you again. Where: Brewhound, Neptune Beach. When: July 20. #1732-0807 COME LANDSCAPE MY LAWN You looked better than your work truck; maybe FCLC a lawn company? Me: dark pink top, light pink jeans, long brown hair. Parked green jeep beside you. I passed, you smiled, I smiled. Meet for a drink? Where: St. Johns Town Center Target parking. When: June 26. #1731-0703 WAITRESS ZEUS PIZZA Zeus Pizza San Marco waitress, April 21. Where: Zeus Pizza San Marco. When: April 21. #1730-0529 CUTE CHICA @ COFFEE PLACE You: Beautiful, getting coffee w/friend near lunch, verticalstriped pants, white top, short blonde hair. Locked eyes for a second; I got goosebumps. Me: In booth w/friend, red shirt, grey shorts,
short black hair. BE AT SRFS MAY 19, 1 P.M. When: May 10. Where: Southern Roots Filling Station. #1729-0515 SHOPPING 4 LOVE You: Handsome bearded man, in tie, with gallon water bottles. I’ve seen you shop on Fridays after work. Me: Blonde woman, sundress/leggings, purposely going down the same aisles you do. I’m shy, so please say something! When: April 12 & 26. Where: WalmartMarket @ San Pablo. #1728-0515 A GIRL NEEDS CHECKING OUT Bearded, dressed professionally, confident walk that damn near made me gasp. You in holds area, me in red summer dress. You glanced at me; checked out before I could speak. Check me out? When: May 1. Where: Pablo Creek Library. #1727-0508 GYM BODY Over months saw you lose many pounds. Buzz-cut male, weeping angel tattoos on back of legs. Saw you sneaking glances when I did glute exercise. Be a gentleman first and take me to lunch after gym? When: April 20. Where: Bailey’s Gym, Loretto & San Jose. #1726-0501 TONY PACKO’S FAN Pumping gas and my T-shirt amused you. You asked about it and we talked briefly. Would like to talk more. When: April 8. Where: Fleming Island Daily’s/Shell Gas. #1725-0501 ATTRACTIVE CHURCH WOMAN Your group sat in front of me. You: Attractive, long hair, glasses, beverage. We locked eyes near sermon’s end. I’ll sit in same area next few Thursdays. I go to 5:22 Sunday services, too. Coffee sometime? When: March 21. Where: Church of Eleven22, San Pablo. #1726-0417 BE MY ENDGAME? MCU CAPTURE You: Buttery bowtie alpha stud manager. Me: Thanos purple high-tops, interested in your gauntlet. Rewind time, never stop, soul search reality, use this space, see where power takes us? More if interested. When: April 3. Where: Regal Avenues 20. #1724-0410 AUGUST 21-27, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 27
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JONAS SALK, ZAPPOS, FREDERICK DOUGLASS & MCDONALD’S ARIES (March 21-April 19): It’s not costefficient to recycle plastic. Sorting and processing used materials to use them to make new stuff is at least as expensive as creating new plastic items from scratch. On the other hand, sending used plastic to a recycling center makes it far less likely that it’ll end up in the oceans and waterways, harming living creatures. So the short-term financial argument in favor of recycling is insubstantial, whereas the moral argument is strong. Apply a similar view to upcoming decisions.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Slaves stolen from their African homelands suffered horrendous deprivations. For example, it was illegal for them to learn to read. Their oppressors feared educated slaves would be equipped to agitate for freedom, and took extreme measures to keep them illiterate. The literate slave Frederick Douglass beat the ban. As he secretly mastered reading and writing, he discovered literature that emboldened him to escape his owners and fl ee to safety. He was one of the 19th century’s most powerful abolitionists, producing reams of influential writing and speeches. Make Douglass your role model for the months ahead. You’re ready to break the grip of a curse and achieve a gritty success the curse had prevented. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): For 25 years, businessman Don Thompson worked for the McDonald’s fast-food company–three years as CEO. In that time, he oversaw the sale and consumption of millions of hamburgers. But in 2015, he left McDonald’s and became part of Beyond Meat, a company that sells vegan alternatives to meat. I see you undergoing an equally dramatic shift in the next few months: transitioning into a new role that’s similar but quite different from your current role. Step up ideas on what a change might entail. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “The learning process is something you can incite, literally incite, like a riot,” wrote author Audre Lorde. As an astrologer, I agree, but some phases of your life are more favorable than others to seek deep, rapid education. For example, the weeks ahead bring especially rich teachings if you incite the learning process now. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The American idiom “stay in your lane” has come to mean “mind your own business,” usually in a pejorative sense. I’d like to expand and soften it for your use in the weeks ahead. Let’s define it’s meaning: “stick to what you’re good at” or “don’t operate outside your area of expertise” or “express yourself in ways you’ve earned the right to do.” Author Zadie Smith says this is good advice for writers. “You have to work out what it is you can’t do, obscure it, and focus on what works,” she attests. Apply that counsel to your sphere or field. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Yisrael Kristal was a Polish Jew born under the sign of Virgo in 1903. His father was a scholar of the Torah, and he began studying Judaism and learning Hebrew at age three. He lived a long life full of adventures, working as a candlemaker and a candymaker. When the Red Army liberated Auschwitz concentration camp in 1945, Kristal emerged among the survivors. He went on to live to the age of 113. Because of the chaos of the wars, he’d never been able to do his bar mitzvah when he turned 13, so he did it later, in his old age. I see a similar event for you. You claim a reward, observe a milestone or collect a blessing you weren’t able to enjoy earlier. 28 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | AUGUST 21-27, 2019
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Sailors have used compasses to navigate since the 11th century, but that tool wasn’t enough to guide them. A thorough knowledge of the night sky’s stars was a crucial aid. Skill at reading ever-changing ocean currents proved valuable. Another helpful skill was to take birds on the ships as collaborators. While at sea, if the birds flew off and returned, sailors knew there was no land nearby. If the birds didn’t return, chances were good that land was close. It’s a good time to gather navigational tools for your upcoming quest. One won’t be enough. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What do you want from the allies who aren’t your lovers? What feelings do you most enjoy in the company of interesting, non-romantic companions? Maybe you like to be respected and appreciated. Or perhaps what’s most important is to be challenged and stimulated. Maybe your favorite feeling is the spirit of collaboration and comradeship. Or maybe all of these. In any case, get clear about what you want–and make it a priority to foster it. In the next few weeks, you have the power to generate oodles of your favorite kind of non-sexual togetherness. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As CEO of the clothes company Zappos, Sagittarius entrepreneur Tony Hsieh is worth almost a billion dollars. If he chose, he could live in a huge mansion by the sea. Yet his home is a 200-square-foot, $48,000 trailer in Las Vegas, where he keeps his pet alpaca. To be clear, he owns the entire trailer park, which consists of 30 other trailers, all of which are immaculate hotbeds of high-tech media technology where interesting people live. He loves the community he’s created– it’s more important than status and privilege. “For me, experiences are more meaningful than stuff,” he says. “I have way more experiences here.” Reaffirm your commitment to priorities like this in the weeks ahead. It’s a good time for it.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Medical researcher Jonas Salk developed a successful polio vaccine; he had a strong rational mind. He described his relationship with his non-rational way of knowing: “It is always with excitement that I wake up in the morning wondering what my intuition will toss up to me, like gifts from the sea. I work with it and rely on it. It’s my partner.” The weeks ahead are a good time to celebrate and cultivate intuition, generating amazing results as you learn to deepen the relationship. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian environmentalist Edward Abbey formulated a concise list of requirements for living well. “One must be reasonable in one’s demands on life,” he wrote. “For myself, all I ask is: 1. accurate information; 2. coherent knowledge; 3. deep understanding; 4. infinite loving wisdom; 5. no more kidney stones, please.” My astrological omenanalysis says now is a great time to create a tally of Five Crucial Provisions. Be bold and precise as you inform life of your needs. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “We may be surprised at whom God sends to answer our prayers,” wrote author Janette Oke. That will apply to you in the weeks ahead. If you’re an atheist or agnostic, I’ll rephrase her formulation for you: “We may be surprised at whom Life sends to answer our entreaties.” There’s only one thing you have to do to cooperate: set aside expectations of how help and blessings appear. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
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for their party’s nomination to challenge incumbent Donald Trump for the presidency in 2020, the race to the top is tighter than rush-hour traffic, with nearly as many muttered profanities. The queue of contenders includes a former vice president, a slew of U.S. senators, a couple of congresspersons, a mayor, an author with no political experience and many others. I would consult the actual list for more details, but honestly I don’t care. The logjam of wannabes diminishes the sense of urgency that undergirds the liberal push to dislodge Trump, and while the contestants’ incessant jockeying for position does help flesh out the vast differences among warring wings of a party that must somehow unify if it has any chance of winning next November, each of them is also helping to do the opponent’s job for him—airing each other’s dirty laundry, personally and professionally, which the White House will surely use later. Not that any challengers care, because no one does tunnel-vision quite like an aspirant pol. That said, all the bickering belies real divisions in policy that need shoring up. One of the key differences relates to marijuana policy. The party was notoriously resistant to liberalizing drug policy in its time on top; little to no progress was made during the Clinton and Obama administrations and, in some ways, things got even worse, especially under Clinton, whose 1994 Crime Bill dramatically sped up the pace of mass incarceration for a number of offenses, including drug possession. The sponsor of
that bill was Joe Biden who, 25 years later, is his party’s equivalent of Julius Caesar— the leader whose colleagues are queuing up to shank him on TV. That team of blade-runners is led by California senator Kamala Harris, who may have already dealt the killing blow by challenging Biden’s record on busing in the first debate. In late July, she introduced legislation to legalize marijuana on the federal level. On this project, she teamed with Jerry Nadler, a New York congressman probably best known for passing out on TV and arguing in public with Nancy Pelosi over whether to impeach the president. The bill would decriminalize weed on the federal level, while expunging possession convictions and providing federal grants to some folks who’ve been negatively impacted by the standard quo. Her bill, called the MORE Act of 2019, is a slight step beyond the Marijuana Justice Act, introduced in 2017 by colleague (and current opponent) Cory Booker. Booker’s bill would do much of the same, minus the grant action, which would be funded by a 5 percent tax on marijuana sales. It’s unclear how much discussion those two have had on this subject, but one expects it will crop up in future debates, after they’ve finished giving Sleepy Joe the ooh-la-la. That’s when the real action begins. Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com Subscribe to the Folio Weed Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters
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JAXBYJAX LITERARY ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2019 LINEUP THEY WALK AMONG US, IMPOSSIBLE TO
recognize without having first-hand knowledge of their ways. They work where we work, play where we play and live where we live; for the most part, dressing inconspicuously and blending in, unless you know the telltale signs that give them away. They’re the ones who are always watching us closely and the ones deeply listening to our conversations. They befriend us and then, suddenly and without warning, use bits and pieces of our behaviors and mannerisms to create compelling characters and situations out of the fabric of our lives. There is no escaping the intensity of their observation, their limitless curiosity, nor their absolutely shameless pilfering of the details of our existence to enhance the lines of their poetry. You probably know at least one. You may be sitting next to one right now. They’re writers. And Jacksonville is teeming with them. Don’t be frightened. They mean you no harm. It’s just that they tend to see a bit more clearly than most, hear the musical nature of our dialect a little more strongly, and feel our second-hand emotions a bit more profoundly than we may find comfortable. They find us fascinating, and they want to put us down, with all our strengths and weaknesses, on paper for posterity. Tim Gilmore, a prolific writer himself, understood the nature of the beast. In 2014, he decided that Jacksonville needed a way to celebrate all its writers who were toiling away in obscurity. Behind every good writer is a lover of literature who can at least tolerate their partner’s flights of whimsy or, if the writer is incredibly lucky, there’s someone like Gilmore’s wife and partner-in-crime, Jo Carlisle, who came up with the idea to showcase said writers in various coffee shops, antique boutiques and bars near the corner of Park and King streets in historic Riverside/Avondale neighborhood. So that’s what they did. And the JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival was born.
Fast-forward three years to 2017, when another writerly couple moved to Jacksonville from Orlando to take care of the wife’s elderly mother. Gilmore and Carlisle knew booksmitten suckers when they saw them, and through friendship, flattery and folderol, convinced Brad and Darlyn Kuhn, owners of Brad Kuhn & Associates, LLC (a public relations and marketing firm) that they were the perfect pair to take over the administration of the festival and move it Uptown. A Jacksonville native who wrote about her hometown in the novel Sewing Holes, Darlyn was returning after a 25-year absence, along with husband Brad, author of Dirty Work, an Amazon Hot New Release and an aviation best-seller. Enter stage right: the Jacksonville Public Library, with its large auditorium, multipurpose room, and impressive mailing list of library patrons. Enter stage left: Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCAJax), with its own spacious auditorium, an impressive mailing list of art appreciators, and highly regarded catering capabilities. Enter center stage: Chamblin’s Uptown Bookstore, willing and eager to showcase and sell local writers’ books before, during and after the festival, as well as donate funds so that, for the first time in its history, the festival will pay the selected writers for reading their work to the public. But wait! There is indeed more: The University of North Florida (UNF), Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ), and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (DASotA) are shining a light on talented students, as they get things rolling, reading their poetry and prose. Women Writing for a Change host the launch of its Rise and Shine Anthology and an interactive writing experience. Yellow House is sending teen-aged poets from its TAG program to entertain at the after-party, and Bridge Eight Press is providing social media graphic support. Folio Weekly Magazine is the perfect platform to announce the 2019 JaxbyJax Literary Arts
Thony Aiuppy Molly Angney Ben Atkinson Ma Bones Tricia Booker Iman Byfield Howard Denson Wanda Duncan Thomas Ferriello Keri Foster Sohrab Homi Fracis Chris Gabbard Tim Gilmore Alton Gordon Laura Hoffman Arash Kamiar Brad Kuhn Sarah Maples Johnny Masiulewicz Marq Mervin Tayve Neese Bobbie O’Connor Ebony Payne English Shannon Pulusan Andres Rojas Kat Roland Erica Saffer Lynn Skapyak Harlin Sean T. Smith Damon Thomas Nikesha Williams Festival participants. These are writers who were either born in Jacksonville or live here now, or who write about Jacksonville or set their stories or poems in the River City. An anonymous panel of judges has chosen these scribes to read their work starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. So many talented writers applied, the selection committee had a terrible time making its decisions. The panel convinced the Kuhns that the largest slate of writers in the history of the festival should be presented this year, so 31 diverse writers, poets, novelists, short story authors, memoirists and student writers will read poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction across the three auditoriums at the library and museum, and book lovers can purchase books at Chamblin’s and have them autographed by the authors. Male and female, young and old, veterans you’ve grown to love, as well as fresh new voices—a rainbow of writers wait to thrill, chill, enchant and move you. Darlyn Finch Kuhn mail@folioweekly.com
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