All That and The Coathangers, Too by Folio Weekly

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THIS WEEK // 9.11.19-9.17.19 // VOL. 33 ISSUE 24

SING OUT LOUD PICKS

ALL THAT AND THE COATHANGERS, TOO

St. Augustine’s Sing Out Loud Festival is in full swing ON THE COVER: The Coathangers, photo by Jeff Forney

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THE MAIL THUMBS UP

RE: Budget Buster, Susan Clark Armstrong, Sept. 4 SUSAN MAY NOT REMEMBER ME, BUT I wanted to commend her on an outstanding piece of journalism. I’ve moved away and been out of touch for the most part over the last 10 years. It’s a pleasure to read her writings again and experience her ability to cut to the quick with a concise journalistic manner unique to her. But it is sad to once again see a Clay County sheriff who does not rise to the dignity of the office. It is good to still have her as a “watchdog” to tell the real story. Joel Hodges via email

THUMBS DOWN

RE: Budget Buster, Susan Clark Armstrong, Sept. 4 REALLY? YOU WANT TO PUT THIS OUT TODAY when Sheriff Daniels’ team is in the middle of a storm? Let’s demoralize the community completely on a day they’re depending on them. Rosemarie Heine via Facebook

COMMONSENSE COMPROMISE

IN THE POLARIZED POLITICAL BATTLEFIELD OF public opinion, I’ve concluded that arguing one’s views on hot-potato issues is unlikely to change anyone’s position. Perhaps we should explore common ground. Take gun control: Putting aside the controversy over whether there is a constitutional right for an individual to possess a firearm (or rather a right for state militia to be armed to avert federal usurpation of states’ rights), most citizens consider the recent spate of gun violence condemnable. Supporters of gun rights rather uniformly believe that if they are denied gun ownership, they’re denied the right of self-defense. Understandable. Bad guys will be weaponized–good guys, defenseless. How do we decrease gun violence while assuring access to guns intended for self-protection? Existing laws prohibit felons and those adjudged mentally incompetent from obtaining firearms. Yet criminals and mentally unbalanced individuals obtain firearms, sometimes legally. It’s not just a case of gun laws that aren’t enforced–there are no laws to prevent folks with threatening behavior or anger management issues from obtaining a firearm. Though many complain about oppressive government intrusiveness, the government does have a legitimate role in protecting its citizens from harm, including death and injury from the use of firearms. Under existing laws, there are loopholes regulating guns, enabling individuals who are violence-prone to wreak havoc with legally obtained firearms. There are no uniform, universal procedures for gun ownership and no comprehensive system and method to identify those predisposed to criminal use of guns. Would a more systematic process for permitting all firearms limit unfit individuals from

obtaining and using guns for nefarious purposes? Perhaps. Would gun-licensing data help law enforcement officials? Likely. Would mandatory training and safety programs curb accidents and negligence? Quite possibly. One thing gun-rights advocates and opponents agree on is that these measures will not prevent all gun violence, but let’s agree that these measures likely would reduce gun violence. Just as there are limits to the First Amendment (for example, penalties for inciting panic or making false statements), so too should one’s exercise of Second Amendment rights be held accountable. While citizens have a right to use guns for self-protection, that right doesn’t extend to any and all types of firearms. Restrictions on firearm type and design might lessen the lethality of mass shootings without compromising an individual’s right to self-protection. Despite the hype of avid gun-rights advocates, those seeking commonsense gun-safety legislation have not called for the confiscation of all firearms. Most folks are just fine with responsible gun use by responsible gun owners. Those who look to elected officials for action want legislation to decrease gun violence, but they recognize that no legislative measure will totally remedy the problem. Elaine Weistock via email

OR COMMUNIST CONSPIRACY?

THE BODIES IN ODESSA HAD HARDLY BEGUN TO

cool when, shamelessly and before most details were available, the usual suspects (liberals, progressives, socialists and communists) were trotting out another round of demands for gun control. However, the Second Amendment recognizes that the right to keep and bear arms existed before the Constitution was even written. It is therefore incumbent upon those in favor of gun controls to prove that the right should be limited, not the other way around. No one has to go to court to prove their innocence. The state must prove guilt. Gun-rights advocates don’t have to justify their rights. Opponents must prove the necessity of their proposals beyond a reasonable doubt, and do it with real examples. Would we have gained our freedom from Britain if we didn’t have comparable weapons? I doubt it. At Yorktown, the fusillade we rained down on the British was so ferocious our cannons glowed from the heat. In most Southern states, during Jim Crow, blacks were (unconstitutionally) forbidden to possess firearms. Oppressors never want the oppressed to be armed. See Hitler, Stalin and Mao. A nation whose citizens have no weapons is one where freedom and the nation are doomed. I’ll take my chances with freedom. Roderick T. Beaman via email

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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUET TO LISA RINAMAN On Sept. 4, the St. Johns Riverkeeper appeared on CNN during the network’s climate crisis town hall. Rinaman stood on the banks of the St. Johns River and asked Democratic presidential hopeful Julian Castro how he would address rising sea levels, which exacerbate storm surge during hurricanes. BOUQUET TO KEVIN HOGENCAMP Atlantic Beach’s deputy city manager used social media to keep residents informed during Hurricane Dorian. The effort earned him a bouquet nomination by a member of his own community: “Kevin’s timely and comprehensive posts, emails and responses kept AB on our toes–and safer! He even gave out his personal cell phone number–and answered his phone.” BOUQUET TO HOOSHANG HARVESF Congratulations to the “Mayor of Avondale.” This week, the business owner celebrates 42 years in the same location. He opened Hooshang Oriental Rug Gallery on Sept. 15, 1977. It’s now the oldest continuously run business in The Shoppes of Avondale. And just wait until the holidays–his nutcracker display is not to be missed! DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? OR MAYBE A BRICKBAT? Submit your choice to mail@folioweekly. com; 50-word maximum, concerning a person, place, or topic of local interest.

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FROM THE EDITOR

DISTRACT & CONQUER

PONTE VEDRA CORP’S OUTPOST “STAY” IS PR PLOY WHAT DO WEALTH, POWER AND PRIVILEGE do when they find themselves on the wrong side of public opinion? They don’t back down, that’s for sure. No, when push comes to shove, the powerful push back. And they begin by muddying the waters to distract and dilute opposition. That’s exactly what Gate Petroleum did last Friday, Sept. 6, when the company’s vice president of Marketing, Communications & Government Affairs issued a news release with the subject line, “PONTE VEDRA CORPORATION PROPOSES THREE-YEAR STAY PERIOD ON DEVELOPMENT OF OUTPOST PROPERTY.” Folio Weekly readers will recall Lindsey Nolen’s Aug. 28 story, Guana Land Grab, outlining the efforts of PVC—a Gate subsidiary—to develop its Outpost property. As a necessary first step, the company requested that St. Johns County rezone the 100-acre parcel from conservation to residential. Concerned neighbors weren’t having it, however. More than 400 turned out before the Planning & Zoning Agency, and the matter was deferred to Sept. 17. In the meantime, public pressure has not relented. Developing the Outpost might be the most universally unpopular idea in the history of Ponte Vedra Beach. Hence the Sept. 6 press release. The four-paragraph statement was meant to telegraph that PVC was willing to make concessions to conservation advocates, namely a three-year stay of development, “allowing time for public entities or private preservation groups to secure funding and purchase the property.” Certain local media outlets regurgitated the press release, headline and all, as if this were something other

than a tactical diversion. But PVC is simply angling to calm public discontent and keep potential demonstrators home during the next—and possibly definitive—St. Johns County Commission meeting on Sept. 17. The punchline was in the final sentence of Gate’s press release: “The three-year stay would commence following the approval of the terms of the amended settlement agreement and the Commission’s vote to adopt the pending Comprehensive Plan Amendment application (COMPAMD 2019-03) and Planned Unit Development (‘PUD’) rezoning application (PUD 2016-18) for the property.” That’s right, PVC is not backing down from its request to rezone the Outpost from conservation to residential. If granted, the redesignation will inflate the market value of the land before negotiations even begin. And, if neither county nor state are able to afford PVC’s yet-to-be-determined price, development will continue as planned after the stay expires. If PVC wants to sell the Outpost, great. But it should sell the land as currently designated, i.e., conservation. This development stay is but a cynical maneuver designed to distract and defuse public opposition. Watchdog organization Save Guana Now is rallying area residents to appear at the Sept. 17 meeting. The Commission must reject PVC’s request then and there. It’s the only way to guarantee what PVC claims that it, too, wants: the conservation of the Outpost. Georgio Valentino georgio@folioweekly.com @thatgeorgioguy SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 5

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15 EXQUISITE PAIRING

FLORIDA CHAMBER MUSIC PROJECT

The homegrown string ensemble kicks off a five-concert season with an afternoon program that pairs the classic (Brahms’ String Quartet No. 3, Opus 67) with the contemporary (Arturo Márquez’s Homenaje a Gismonti). 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, pvconcerthall.com, $12.50-$25.

THIS WEEK’S BIGGEST

& BEST HAPPENINGS

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16 RAINCHECK AGENT ORANGE

After missing out on a highly anticipated Jax Beach date earlier this summer, the seminal Orange County surf-punk band makes good on its promise to rock Northeast Florida. Also on the bill: Friendly Fire, Deathwatch 97, BLURG and FFN. 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, Nighthawks, Riverside, nighthawksjax.com, $20.

THU

12 BABY, BABY AMY GRANT

The contemporary Christian singer turned adult contemporary superstar performs hits from her rich and varied career. Peter Cetera not included. 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, floridatheatre.com, $35-$84.50.

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FRI

13 HAPPY BEERDAY

TABULA RASA ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

The craft brewery celebrates with live music, food and drink, prizes, free tours and–what else?–special-release craft beer. Noon Friday & Saturday, Sept. 13 & 14, Tabula Rasa Brewing, Rail Yard District, tabularasa.beer, free. 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019

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JERK & CURRY MUSIC FEST

The inaugural edition of this family-friendly Caribbean food and music festival features more than a dozen musical acts as well as a chicken cook-off and pepper-eating contest. Noon Saturday, Sept. 14, Francis Field, St. Augustine, facebook.com/JaxJerkFoodFest, $10.

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PICKS

BY JENNIFER MELVILLE | KIDS@FOLIOWEEKLY.COM

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12 JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FALL CONSIGNMENT EVENT

If you need kids’ clothes, this is the place to be! You’ll find sweet deals on kids’ clothes (sizes from infant to teen), maternity gear, furnishings, toys, play equipment, books, DVDs and so much more. Saturday is half-price day; Sunday is 75 percent off day! 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday & Saturday, Sept. 13 & 14; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairgrounds Pl., jacksonville.jbfsale.com/homeView.jsp, $0-10.

SAT

A WHOLE NEW WORLD

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT WITH JUMBO SHRIMP

Head to the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville to see a screening of Disney’s new, live-action Aladdin on the high-definition video board. Face-painting and inflatables add to the fun. The movie begins at 6 p.m. Bring a blanket for field seating or sit in the stadium. 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Baseball Grounds, Sports Complex, baseballgroundsjax.com; $1 at the gate.

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OUT OF THIS WORLD

OPENING OF ASTRONAUT EXHIBIT AT MOSH

Explore the physical and mental challenges astronauts encounter during space exploration at MOSH’s new traveling exhibition. Experience g-force, grow space food, overcome challenges faced on real-life missions, conduct maintenance on a space station, and let your inner space explorer soar. The exhibit opens on Saturday, Sept. 14 and runs through Jan. 4. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, themosh.org, $12-15. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019

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BY DALE RATERMANN | SPORTS@FOLIOWEEKLY.COM

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13 ORDER ON THE COURT

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

The Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association is the host of the High School River City Classic. The tourney features top female players and teams from throughout the Southeast. 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13; all day Saturday, Sept. 14; JJVA Training Center, 8457 Western Way, Southside, jjva.com, $11/day, $19/weekend.

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14 GET A LIFE. GET A HORSE.

FIRST COAST CLASSICAL DRESSAGE SHOW

Dressage is the highest expression of horse training in which the horse and rider perform from memory a series of predetermined movements. See some of the best horses and riders in the region in this two-day event. 8 a.m. Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 14 & 15, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, 13611 Normandy Blvd., fccds.org, free admission.

SUN

15 KICK IT WHERE IT COUNTS FLAGLER COLLEGE SOCCER

The Flagler College men’s soccer team kicks off its home season against West Alabama. It’s the first meeting between the schools in men’s soccer. The FC Saints hope to improve on last season’s 5-10-1 record. 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, Saints Field, 1655 Old Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine, flaglerathletics.com, $8. SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 9

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BY STEPHANIE THOMPSON | LIBERTY@FOLIOWEEKLY.COM

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13 DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T WALK ALONE

MILITARY SURVIVOR SEMINAR & GOOD GRIEF CAMP

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) hold a weekend event to help attendees find a new sense of purpose and support of peers who have lost a loved one. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday-Sunday, Sept. 13-15, Hyatt Regency, Downtown, to register go to taps.org, 800-959-8277, free.

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14 HERE TO HELP

ST. JOHNS COUNTY HOMELESS VETERANS STAND DOWN

Various services are available for our homeless veteran community, including healthcare, housing, legal, employment, clothing, hot meal, showers and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Elks Lodge, 1420 A1A S., St. Augustine, 209-6160, free.

SUN

15 FURRY FRIENDS & HEALERS PATRIOT SERVICE DOGS CHARITY EVENT

This event includes samplings of beer and spirits, gourmet cheeses and charcuterie, and a raffle for four prizes. Proceeds benefit Patriot Service Dogs who assist disabled military members to gain independence. 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, Total Wine & More, 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 300, Southside, register on Eventbrite.com, $25. 10 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019

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THU

12 SPEED DATING ... WITHOUT THE DATING “SPEED” NETWORKING

Meet local business professionals in this “speed dating” networking event, hosted by Mujer Emprendedora, and expand your connections in the Latin business community. 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, El-Taino Bar & Restaurant, 4347 University Blvd. S., 374-1150, facebook.com/mujeremprendedorajax, $5

FRI

13 NEW MONTH. NEW MOVES. BEGINNER LATIN DANCE CLASS

Freshen up your Latin moves with this free monthly group class focusing on the basics of salsa. No partner necessary. 7-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, Monarch Ballroom & Dance Studio, 9850 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 730-7900, monarchballroomdance.com, eventbrite.com/e/ beginner-latin-dance-class-no-partner-necessary-tickets-68499950195, free.

SAT

14 DAY OF LOVE & FRIENDSHIP PIROBERTA

The Colombian comedian performs in Jacksonville for the first time, joining in the celebration of Colombia’s Day of Love and Friendship. 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Aramic Palace Hall, 4560 Kernan Blvd. S., Southside, facebook.com/clubde.parceros.7, $35-50.

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BY SARAH McLAUGHLIN | WELLNESS@FOLIOWEEKLY.COM

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14 WALK YOUR WAY TO HEALTH A NEW DEAL WALKING GROUPS

New DEAL team members host free walking groups three days each month. The 60-minute sessions are sponsored by the Florida Department of Health in Duval County, Division of Nutrition & Chronic Disease Prevention. 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Legends Community Center, 5130 Soutel Dr., Northside, duval.floridahealth.gov/events, free.

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DANCE THERAPY

ADULT BALLET FOR MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELL-BEING Suzanne Saltmarsh, of Salt Marsh Dance of Jacksonville, offers ballet classes for adults. Dance fortifies all parts A G3 AFFAIR: FALL GARDEN WORKSHOP of the body, and provides numerous health benefits not Urban farmer Nathan Ballentine, aka the Man in Overalls, possible with other forms of exercise. All levels of ability w and experience are welcome; classes held Tuesday holds a workshop explaining everything you need to know tto start your vegetable garden and enjoy the rewards of mornings and Wednesday evenings. growing your own groceries. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, Salt Marsh 10-11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, Riverside Avondale Dance of Jacksonville, 1550 Hendricks Ave., Ste. 1, C Community Garden, 1513 Azalea Terrace, saltmarshdanceofjacksonville.com, tthegirlsgonegreen.com, free. $15 introductory class, $150 10-class package.

GROW YOUR GROCERIES

PICKS This annual celebration of music features free concerts by local, regional and national acts. It continues on Sept. 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29 at venues all over the Ancient City. And did we mention the concerts are free? Find out more at singoutloudfestival.com.

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Photo by Matt Odom

DEVIL YOU KNOW THE COATHANGERS

The Atlanta punk-rock trio continues to conquer the world; 13 years after their first house show, the three original members still have something to say–and audiences around the globe are still listening. Also on the bill: Canada’s Propagandhi, Orlando’s Debt Neglector and St. Augustine’s own GILT. 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, The Backyard at The Amp.

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14 GET DOWN, GET LONELY

LONESOME BERT & THE SKINNY LIZARDS

Formed in 2005, inspired by progressive folk legends of yesteryear (hello, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger!), the vintage-sounding ensemble is now a St. Augustine institution. 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Gamble Rogers Showcase, Plum Gallery, 10 Aviles St.

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14 ONE, TWO, THREE MENTAL BOY

Charlie Mental’s Ramones-inspired punk band keeps it short and snappy, with boppable tunes about “boredom, mental problems, being antisocial, falling in love, and being rejected by girls.” 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd. SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 13

FOLIO A + E I

n Northeast Florida, the young punks are BLURG. They won’t grow up and play by the rules. The rules say ambitious folks shooting for success in the music industry must ditch their instruments for voice lessons and dance classes. They must head to towns like Orlando, Nashville and Hollywood to join a girl or boy band and appear on some reality television show or another. Out of this primordial sewer emerged amphibian refuse like One Direction and the Pussycat Dolls. Band names tend toward clever word-number associations or cheap titillation. They produce pretty pictures and sexy videos while lacking even an ounce of musical talent or a scintilla of artistic merit. If the performers look good on video, the record contracts flow. BLURG didn’t get that memo. The Jacksonville-based trio just plays music and dares to be stupid. Its members are as serious about making good music as they are determined to not take themselves too seriously. Singer/songwriter Alex Blurg told Folio Weekly, “A lot of our songs are just about not so serious stuff, so I think, overall, people should check us out if they wanna listen to something they can have fun with that’ll take them away from reality!” Alex was raised on a healthy diet of punk music. “The music spoke to me,” he said, “since I didn’t want to listen to what the kids in school were listening to.” He was inspired by Johnny Thunders’ guitar playing, both as a member of The New York Dolls and a solo act with The

BLURG WITH A BANG YOUNG PUNKS PROVE MUSIC ISN’T DEAD, YET

Heartbreakers. Alex is also into Black Flag, the Queers and The Ramones. The band’s drummer, Jayson, was exposed to great rock and jazz percussionists early on. He heard John Bonham, Neil Peart and Buddy Rich, but after he experienced “I Want to Be Sedated,” he was a slave to the groove of punk music. When everyone and everything seem to be in a race to the bottom, the lowest common denominator, many expected (and some predicted) a resurgence of punk music. If the election of Ronald Reagan fueled the punk explosion of the 1980s, maybe the election of Trump would do the same. The anticipated bang of a punk-music revival has materialized as little more than a whimper. Yet this is not the way the world will end, at least if BLURG has anything to say about it. They decided to pick up instruments and prove music is not dead yet. The band has carved out its own sound in the studio and on stage. BLURG’s music keys off the drumming of Jayson, the youngest member of the

squad. Only a high-school junior, his relentless assault on the trap includes rapid-fire beats and blinding fills. His unlimited energy and velocity eclipses anything Tommy or Marky Ramone ever cooked up. The setup is standard issue—guitar, bass and drums—but BLURG uses these three instruments to generate atomicpowered intensity on stage and in the pit. The fans in the band’s loyal Blurgosphere attend live shows across Northeast Florida and have been known to grab the microphone to bark out a song or two with the trio. In an age of tightly choreographed live performances, their fans’ enthusiasm and BLURG’s ability to roll with the onstage chaos add a distinct edge to the live performances. On stage, Alex Blurg’s Gibson SG guitar rests between his thighs and knees. Most of his strumming takes place on the neck of his guitar as he fires a progression of power chords through his Marshall cabinet. This low positioning works well—the microphone is often closer to

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his waist than his neck. The band’s EP, Poser, is taut, fast and packed with plenty of distorted guitars, thick choruses and humor. Their studio work is as tight and scripted as their live shows are random and improvised. They sing about zombie girlfriends, boredom and mall cops. Zombie girlfriends? Yes. “My Girlfriend Is Undead” is the story of a graveyard romance. It sounds like it’s getting serious or at least beyond physical: “I don’t want her to ever change / But now she just wants my brains.” The chorus follows: “My girlfriend is undead / Now I don’t know what to do / My girlfriend is undead / When should I break the news?” Unfortunately, for Alex the undead tend to be aggressive recruiters with rapacious appetites. Although the guys are young, they’ve been working together for years and have whipped up 30 original tunes. Punk veteran Joe Queer mentors the band and records them at his Scabby Road Studio in Atlanta. In addition to Poser, BLURG has a new 12-song recording, featuring five tunes from the demo, Maximum Dumbassery. (Highlights include “I Have to Ride the Shortbus,” “Outcast” and “Mall Cop.”) The set should be released on CD and possibly on vinyl by January. J. Scott Gaillard mail@folioweekly.com Subscribe to the Folio Music Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters

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BLURG AT SING OUT LOUD’S MENTAL SHOWCASE • 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Shanghai Nobby’s, St. Augustine, singoutloudfestival.com, free AGENT ORANGE, FRIENDLY FIRE, DEATHWATCH 97, BLURG, FFN • 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, Nighthawks, Riverside, nighthawksjax.com, $20 14 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019

FOLIO A+E : FILM

WHAT IS IT?

IT’S IT!

PENNYWISE RETURNS IN IT CHAPTER TWO

t’s been 27 years since the Losers Club defeated Pennywise the Clown (Bill Skarsgård) in It (2017). During that time, most of the club members moved away, except Mike (Isaiah Mustafa), who lives above the town library and stays alert for signs that the evil clown has returned. And, lo, at the start of It Chapter Two, his diligence is rewarded. To the phone Mike goes, calling the six other Losers, all of whom long ago swore a blood oath that they would return to Derry, Maine, if Pennywise should re-emerge. Bill (James McAvoy) is a successful author, Richie (Bill Hader) is a stand-up comedian, Eddie (James Ransone) is a risk analyst, Ben (Jay Ryan) is an architect, Stanley (Andy Bean) is about to take his wife to Buenos Aires.The only female in the group, Beverly (Jessica Chastain), has an abusive husband. These phone calls could’ve been merged together as a montage, but writer Gary Dauberman and director Andy Muschietti treat each as individual scenes. In doing so, the viewer feels more “caught up” with what’s happening in each person’s current life, and they register as real people who’ve moved on with their lives, as opposed to grown-up versions of the children we got to know the first time around. This is important, because it creates emotional investment in the characters, and we need to care about them for the movie to work. All return except one (no spoilers here!). Mike thinks he has a plan to defeat Pennywise, but it’s shaky at best. Part of the plan is for each Loser to retrieve a token

from their childhood that could be used for a sacrifice, which leads to the best scares in the film, especially when Beverly returns to her former apartment. The visual effects, particularly those involving Pennywise, are strong but not spectacular, which is fine. More impressive is the ensemble, which effectively updates characters originated two years ago by child actors. The Losers from the 2017 film (Finn Wolfhard, Jaeden Martell, et al.) also appear, as Muschietti deftly balances the past and present in an impressive way that allows the story to come together well. And kudos to Skarsgård, who once again embodies Pennywise with disturbing menace. At 169 minutes, this has got to be the longest horror film ever made. Does it have to be this long? No, but it doesn’t feel long, which is important. Cutting 15 minutes or so would’ve made it mildly easier to sit through, but the truth is, most of the content is worthwhile. Sure, the climax is drawn out, and we don’t need as much of local wacko Henry Bowers (Teach Grant) as we get, but otherwise, the lengthy running time is legit. Watching the film, my wife and I were holding hands (sweet, I know). There were tense moments, but long ago I became immune to jump scares. My wife, however, will jump at every surprise. I eventually had to stop holding her hand because she’d squeeze too tight after the jump scares. So she placed her hand on my knee. I now have a bruised knee. Dan Hudak mail@folioweekly.com

NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING SUN-RAY CINEMA It Chapter Two, Honeyland and David Crosby: Remember My Name screen. Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love and Friday the 13th start Sept. 13. 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ The Farewell and Maiden currently screen. Throwback Thursday is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle at noon Sept. 12. The French film La Parure runs at noon Sept. 14. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. WGHF IMAX THEATER It Chapter Two, Great Bear Rainforest, Superpower Dogs 3D, Backyard Wilderness and Great Barrier Reef run. World Golf Hall of Fame, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.

MOONLIGHT MOVIES The animated feature Incredibles 2 is screened 9 p.m. Sept. 13 at SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach; free; 247-6100, jacksonvillebeach.org. Bring something to sit on. Popcorn, candy, beverage vendors onsite. No alcohol, skateboards, bicycles or glass. STRAWS, THE FILM U.S. Green Building Council and Movies That Matter Series run the film, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, in The Courtyard, 200 First St., Neptune Beach. FREE MOVIE! Dashing Errol Flynn (who had more fun offscreen than on) stars in 1940’s Sea Hawk, screened 4:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2445, free. Cast includes future stars Claude Rains and Jay Silverheels (c’mon … Tonto!).

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ARTS + EVENTS

THINGS OF FLESH, THINGS OF SPIRIT Artists Christie Chandler and Madeleine Peck Wagner approach contemporary life from

opposite directions. Chandler (left) is interested in the way technology and humanity intersect. Wagner’s current work (right) takes the form of “clapbacks with teeth.” She marries fashion and abstracted mythologies in an effort to communicate grief, anger and joy. An opening reception for Things of Flesh, Things of Spirit is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at FSCJ Kent Campus Gallery, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside, 384-3524, free.

PERFORMANCE

FAM DAMZ II: DIVINE MADNESS DJ Geexella presents Kaygo, Its Julissa, Thee Savage Wizard, Jesscmo, Phil Jackson, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sept. 13 at Rain Dogs Art Works Gallery, 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969. CLASSIC IN SAN MARCO Real lawyers (Delegal & Poindexter) sponsor Theatre Jacksonville’s dramatic rendering of Twelve Angry Men, an edge-of-your-seat play adapted by Sherman Sergel and directed by Gloria Ware. It’s staged 8 p.m. Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26 and 2 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29 at 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 396-4425, theatrejax.com, $22; $16 subscribers and $11 students with ID. VIOLET This musical journey will ‘lift your spirits and stir your soul.’ It’s directed by Michael Lipp; musical direction by Anthony Felton. It runs 8 p.m. Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 and 2 p.m. Sept. 22 & 29 at All Beaches Experimental Theatre, 544 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, abettheatre.com, 249-7177, $0-$24. 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. FALL INTO FALL Players by the Sea offers an innovative improv-based acting program, directed by Barbara Colaciello, for middle and high school aged kids, held 4:30 p.m. every Wed. through Dec. 13 at the theater, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org, $320/student. The Fall Musical Theatre Intensive program runs through Nov. 16; 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 16 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019

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

BOOK SALE The Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library hold their quarterly book sale, with thousands of books from which to choose. On both days, buy one $15 bag & get the second bag free, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14, Jax Public Library Bookstore, 3435 University Blvd. N., Northside, fjpl.org.

COMEDY

COMEDY ZONE LOL Comedy Night with Jon Vredenbur is 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, $10. Comedian Daniel Van Kirk appears 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Sept. 13 & 14, $18-$20. 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Bob Lauver and Emily Penkala appear at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 & 14 at 830 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 4618843, thegypsycomedyclub.com, $15.

ART WALKS, MARKETS

ARTRAGEOUS ARTWALK Fernandina Beach’s art walk, organized by Island Art Association, is held the second Saturday of the month. 5-8 p.m. Sept. 14, Fernandina, islandart.org/artrageous-artwalk. 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–William Goin & Swing Bone, Collapsible B, Bear & the Lady Sept. 14–10 a.m. Saturdays underneath Fuller Warren Bridge, free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

MUSEUMS

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum. org. Dr. Scott Brown discusses From the Burning of the Notre Dame to the Cummer Gardens: Preserving Art in Peril, 6 p.m. Sept. 13. Glenn Lamp’s Guard Life, a 36-inch-by-48-inch acrylic, won the Beaches Art Fest Poster Contest. The fifth annual fest is Nov. 9 & 10. Artist Annelies Dykgraaf’s exhibit Water. Life. Art. runs through Nov. 11. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. Innovation & Imagination: The Global Dialogue in Mid to Late 20th Century Art runs through December. Carlos Rolón: Lost in Paradise, through Oct. 21. Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art, through Dec. 1. Edmund Greacen & World War I runs through Dec. 15. Free Tuesday is Sept. 17. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First Street, Springfield, 356-2992, karpeles. weebly.com. Artist Jerrod Brown’s exhibit Aurora Tribute is up through October. The Bible, an original manuscript exhibit of pages from the Gutenberg Bible and the first edition of the King James Bible, through Dec. 28. LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org. Lightner After Hours: All That Jazz features live music by The Raisin Cake Orchestra, cocktails, and light hors d’oeuvres, free. 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.

Astronaut: Your Journey Begins on Earth opens with a reception held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 14. The exhibit runs through Jan. 4. Hands-on exhibit Creation Station is open.

GALLERIES

THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE 9451 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 430, Regency Square, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. Portraiture classes are held from 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 and a monthly art show are featured. THE ART STUDIO & GALLERY 370A A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 295-4428, beachesartstudio.org. Karl Dean is the featured artist for September. 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 new works, Flow State, are on exhibit. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage. com. 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. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/ crispellert. An exhibit of recent work by full- and part-time fine art and graphic design faculty runs through Sept. 26. Artists include Sarah Alexander, Luke Brodersen, Joseph Fioramanti, Diana Lodi, Logan Marconi, Kevin Mahoney, Russell Maycumber, Laura Mongiovi, Patrick Moser, Sara Pedigo, Leslie Robison, Jason Schwab, Chris Smith, Natalie Stephenson and Mark Zimmerman, working in various media, including painting, drawing, motion graphics, print/digital design, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation and video. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb. org. Elaine Bergstrom’s Creative Watercolor Exploration is on display. 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.

AN EVENING WITH AMOR TOWLES

San Marco Books presents bestselling author AMOR TOWLES (Rules of Civility), who discusses his new novel, A Gentleman in Moscow, about the house arrest of an artistocrat during the Russian revolution–in a luxury hotel. Not as cushy as it sounds; Count Alexander Rostov is a gregarious, educated man truly punished by his inability to interact with his peers. The author appears at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Southside Baptist Church, 1435 Atlantic Blvd., sanmarcobooksandmore.com, $10. San Marco Books was chosen for this important event because of its prize-winning window display–one of three chosen nationwide!

CUTTER & CUTTER FINE ART GALLERIES 25 King St., St. Augustine, 810-0460, cutterandcutter.com. Glassblower David Lotton’s glass art is displayed and is available for acquisition. 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 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 is art made of repurposed objects by Clifford Buckley, Malath Albakri, Keshauna Davis, John Drum, Zac Freeman, Donald Gialanella, Aisling Millar McDonald, Khamil L. Ojoyo, Lana Shuttleworth and Wendy Sullivan. It runs through Sept. 22; free. PAStA FINE ART GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 824-0251, pastagalleryart.com. Photographer Julie Noel Smith’s 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. 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 YELLOW HOUSE 577 King St., Riverside, theyellowhouseart.org. The new immersive exhibit Home: The Stories of Arab Immigrant & Refugee Women, co-created with Artugee, which uses art for social connection, economic empowerment and advocacy for Arab-American women here, was co-curated by Malath Alarnosi, Basma Alawee and Hope McMath. Artists, storytellers, researchers and makers include Malath Alarnosi, Ban Aldalw, Dima Karoma, Neegar Ibrahim, Noor Alqaysi, Lina Elimam, Safaa Ali Dib, Samia R and Hala Khalil.

EVENTS

FROM HERE TO JACKSONVILLE Photographer River Dana shows her works in this exhibit, displayed on the second and third floors of Betty Francis Galleries, Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., 630-2665, jaxpubliclibrary. org. The exhibit is up through Sept. 24.

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CONCERTS

The one-time Eagles lead guitarist, four-time Grammy winner and author DON FELDER brings his masterful guitar skills to the First Coast at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., pvconcerthall.com, $63-$133.

LIVE MUSIC VENUES

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA

SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St. Bryan Ernst Sept. 11. Davis Turner Sept. 12. Kevin Ski Sept. 13 & 15. Amy Vickery Sept. 14. Justin Spivey Sept. 17 SJ Brewing Co., 463646 S.R. 200, Yulee Shawn Layne Sept. 14 SLIDERS, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. Brian Ernst Sept. 12. Hupp Sept. 13. Joe King Sept. 16. King Eddie & Pili Pili Wed. Mark O’Quinn Tue. The SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher The Macys Sept. 11. Savannah Leigh Bassett Sept. 13. Davis Turner Sept. 14

THE BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BLUE JAY Listening Room, 412 N. Second St. Parker Millsap Sept. 12. Melodime Sept. 13. Tennessee Redemption Sept. 14. Three the Band Sept. 16 COOP 303, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach Sam Sanders Sept. 13 CULHANE’S Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB The Dublin City Ramblers Sept. 16. Michael Funge every Sun. FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach Lunar Coast Sept. 13 & 14. Samuel Sanders Sept. 15 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd. The Groov every Wed. Akia every Thur. Murray Goff every Fri. Latin Night: The Pinedas, Caribe Groove, Mandalla every Sat. LYNCH’S, 514 N. First St. Dirty Pete Sept. 11. Split Tones Sept. 12. Chillula Sept. 15 MAVI Bar & Grill, 2309 Beach Blvd. The Break Evn Band Sept. 20 MEZZA, 110 First St., NB Gypsies Ginger Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer Thur. Mezza Shuffle Boxband Mon. MUSIC in the Courtyard, 200 First St., NB Rick & Darren Sept. 13 RAGTIME Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB Mark Dennison Sept. 11. The Bald Eagles Sept. 12. Love Monkey Sept. 13 & 14. Billy Bowers Sept. 18 SLIDERS, 218 First St., NB Billy Bowers Sept. 16 SURFER The Bar, 200 First St. N. Agent Orange Sept. 16 WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy. Hindsite Sept. 11. Top Shelf Sept. 12. Sidewalk 65 Sept. 13. Glass Camels Sept. 15. The Groov Sept. 17. Never Too Late Sept. 18

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC Hall, 19 Ocean St. N. The Midnight Hour, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge Sept. 12. OnyxFest II: Auditory Armory, Catcher & the Rye, Amnesis, Satyr, Dead Reckoning, City of Stages, Defy the Tyrant, Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh, Breathing Theory Sept. 14 DAILY’S Place, Sports Complex Chris Young, Chris Janson, Locash Sept. 12. UB40, Ali Campbell, Astro Sept. 14. Games of Thrones Concert Experience Sept. 20 The FLORIDA Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St. Amy Grant Sept. 12 HEMMING Park, 135 Monroe St. The Rip Currents Sept. 13 The JUSTICE Pub, 315 E. Bay St. Stellar Circuits & Hawking Sept. 18 MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay St. Kompany, Odysee, Valhalla Sept. 13. Alberto Diaz, Jaicee, Jon Kinesis Sept. 14 RITZ Theatre, 829 Davis St. Beatles Vs Stones Sept. 16 VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams Cyrus Quaranta Sept. 13

TAPS, 2220 C.R. 210 Jay DeCosta Sept. 11. Robbie Litt Family Sept. 13

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

DALTON’S, 2620 Blanding Blvd. John Taylor Band Sept. 13. Zeb Padgett Sept. 14 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Them Vagabonds Sept. 11. Tomatoband, Custard Pie, The Snacks Blues Band Sept. 12. Agent Orange Sept. 16. The Overflow, The Drip, Wub Tub, Variant, Drewlface, Stupid Thick Sept. 14 & 16 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St. Geexella Sept. 13. Prideless, River City Sound System, On Holiday Sept. 14 RIVER & POST, 1000 Riverside HelloCelia Sept. 13 RIVERSIDE ARTS Market, 715 Riverside William Goin & Swing Bone, Collapsible B, Bear & the Lady Sept. 14

ST. AUGUSTINE

The AMP, 1340C A1A Propagandhi & the Coathangers Sept. 13 (Backyard). Hot Water Music, The Menzingers, Subhuman Sept. 14 (Backyard Stage). St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Aaron Lee Tasjan Sept. 15 ARNOLD’S, 3912 N. Ponce de Leon Cottonmouth Sept. 14 COLONIAL QUARTER, 33 St. George St. Aslyn & the Naysayers, Bad Dog Mama, Chemtrails Sept. 13 DOG ROSE Brewing, 77 Bridge St. Andrew Bosscher, Peyton Lescher Sept. 13 GAMBLE ROGERS Showcase, Aviles St. Starlight, Crucial Eddy & the Uncanny Valley Boys, Lonesome Bert & Skinny Lizards, Gunga Din Sept. 14 NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd. Danny Attack, The Longest Hall, Gris Gris Boys, AC Deathstrike, Minimum Rage Sept. 13 PROHIBITION Kitchen, 119 St. George St. WillowWacks, DJ Papa Disco Sept. 12. Miranda Madison Music, Ramona Sept. 13. GW Souther Sept. 14. Jeff White Sept. 16. Aslyn & the Naysayers Sept. 17 SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd. Glass Body, Arrows in Action, Hello Joyce, Bedsweater, The Firewater Tent Revival Sept. 13. Early Disclaimers Sept. 14 St. Augustine DISTILLERY, 112 Riberia Amy Hendrickson Sept. 13 TONEVENDOR Record Shop, 81 King St. Julee Bruise, Quarter Roy, Che, Palomino Blond Sept. 13 TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St. Livestream Sept. 13 & 14

SAN MARCO, NORTHBANK

JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks Dr. Fëëldirty (Mötley Crüe tribute), Highway to Hells Bells (ACDC tribute) Sept. 13. Swingers, Cherry Springer Sept. 14. Snow Tha Product Sept. 15. Illuminati Hotties, Teen Divorce Sept. 16. Finish Ticket Sept. 17 MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd. River City Rhythm Kings Sept. 16. Walter Parks Sept. 20

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

VETERANS UNITED, 8999 Western Way Brenna Ericson Sept. 13 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd. Chris Tyler Band Sept. 11. Sunjammer Sept. 13. 7 Street Band Sept. 14. Mojo Roux Sept. 15

FLEMING ISLAND, GREEN COVE

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

INTRACOASTAL, ARLINGTON

UPCOMING CONCERTS

BOONDOCKS, 2808 Henley Rd. Scott Perham Sept. 11. Clint McFarland Sept. 12. The Mad Hatters, Dixie Highway Sept. 13. Jason Evans Band Sept. 14 WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220 Charli Mayne Sept. 12. Yowsah Sept. 13. Boogie Freaks Sept. 14. Roger That Sept. 15 CLIFF’S, 3033 Monument Rd. Hard 2 Handle Sept. 13. Lifeline Sept. 14 JERRY’S, 13170 Atlantic Blvd. Party Cartel Sept. 13

MANDARIN

ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd. Brian Iannucci Wed., Sun. & Tue. IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Eric Alabiso Sept. 12. Vegas Grey Sept. 13. The Groove Coalition Sept. 14

ORANGE PARK

CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave. Julia Gulia Sept. 28 The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd. Luna Cruise Sept. 13. Ashes to Omens Sept. 14. DJ Rafiki Sept. 17

PONTE VEDRA

PONTE VEDRA Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N. Don Felder Sept. 16

COPPERTOP Bar, 12405-7 Main St. Pink Paisleys Sept. 20 PALMS Fish Camp, 6359 Heckscher Dr. The Last Resort Sept. 11. Taylor Shami Sept. 12. Billy Bowers Sept. 13. Kelli & Ken Sept. 14 SHANTYTOWN, 22 W. Sixth St. The Bashment Sept. 14

COLM KEEGAN History of Ireland through Music Sept. 17 & 18, Culhane’s Southside SHAWN JAMES Sept. 18, 1904 Music Hall ALL GET OUT, AS 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, PVedra Concert Hall ODDEVEN, BROKEN SILENCE, SILENT/RUNNING Sept. 20, Jack Rabbits LOS STELLARIANS, S.A. MARTINEZ Sept. 20, Surfer the Bar KASEY MUSGRAVES, WEYES BLOOD Benefit Sept. 21, The Amp Muddfest: PUDDLE of MUDD, SALIVA, TRAPT, SAVING ABEL, TANTRIC Sept. 21, Thrasher-Horne Center

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CONCERTS

LIVE MUSIC VENUES

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA

THE BEACHES

DOWNTOWN

TAPS, 2220 C.R. 210 Jay DeCosta Sept. 11. Robbie Litt Family Sept. 13

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

ST. AUGUSTINE

SAN MARCO, NORTHBANK

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

VETERANS UNITED, 8999 Western Way Brenna Ericson Sept. 13 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd. Chris Tyler Band Sept. 11. Sunjammer Sept. 13. 7 Street Band Sept. 14. Mojo Roux Sept. 15

FLEMING ISLAND, GREEN COVE

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

INTRACOASTAL, ARLINGTON

UPCOMING CONCERTS

MANDARIN

ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd. Brian Iannucci Wed., Sun. & Tue. IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Eric Alabiso Sept. 12. Vegas Grey Sept. 13. The Groove Coalition Sept. 14

ORANGE PARK

CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave. Julia Gulia Sept. 28 The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd. Luna Cruise Sept. 13. Ashes to Omens Sept. 14. DJ Rafiki Sept. 17

PONTE VEDRA

PONTE VEDRA Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N. Don Felder Sept. 16

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Third Annual R.A.W. Music Fest: BIG ENGINE, THEM VAGABONDS, MTR, SIDESHOW, JOSH & SAM, The VINYL SUNS, The CAT McWILLIAMS BAND Sept. 21, Flamingo Lake Resort STRUNG OUT, CASUALTIES, INSPECTION 12 Sept. 21, 1904 Music Hall TO ARETHA WITH LOVE Sept. 21, Ritz Theatre ALAN JACKSON, WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN Sept. 21, Veterans Memorial Arena BRAND of JULEZ Sept. 22, Jack Rabbits VIRGIL DONATI Sept. 22, Surfer the Bar STAND ATLANTIC, FAIM, WSTR, HOLD CLOSE Sept. 22, 1904 Music Hall The GROWLERS, PHOSPHORESCENT Sept. 22, The Amp Backyard YOUTH FOUNTAIN, FREE THROW, CHRIS FARREN, MACSEAL Sept. 23, Nighthawks KENNY YARBROUGH, SOUTHERN TIDE, JEREMY MORRISON Sept. 24, The Amp Night Market DIG DOG, WSA, PULSES, GIRAFFRICA Sept. 25, Shantytown SACRED REICH, TOXIC HOLIDAY Sept. 26, Nighthawks LUCID FURS, DOOMSTRESS, LUNA CRUISE Sept. 26, Jack Rabbits BRANTLEY GILBERT, MICHAEL RAY, LINDSAY ELL Sept. 27, Daily’s GOUGE AWAY, JEROMES DREAM, HORSEWHIP Sept. 27, The Justice Pub SCOTT BRADLEE’S Postmodern Jukebox Sept. 27, Florida Theatre WHITNEY MORGAN & the 78S, ALEX WILLIAMS Sept. 27, 1904 Music SHOVELS & ROPE, LILLY HIATT Sept. 27, Amp Backyard Stage HARD DRIVE Sept. 27, Orioles Nest grandson, nothing, nowhere Sept. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BRETT BASS & the MELTED PLECTRUM Sept. 28, Townies Pizzeria KC & the SUNSHINE BAND tribute Sept. 28, Suwannee Music Park 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, S.P.O.R.E. Oct. 4, The Amp Backyard Stage JOHN MEDESKI’S MAD SKILLET: WILL BERNARD, KIRK JOSEPH, TERENCE HIGGINS Oct. 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The SLOCAN RAMBLERS Oct. 6, Café Eleven BUILT to SPILL, PRISM BITCH, The PAUSES Oct. 9, Jack Rabbits MARTY STUART The Pilgrim Oct. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CATFISH & the BOTTLEMEN, JULY TALK Oct. 10, Amp Backyard Stage The TOASTERS, The SCOTCH BONNETS Oct. 10, Surfer the Bar CHRIS STAPLETON, BROTHERS OSBORNE, KENDELL MARVEL, DAVE COBB, MORGANE STAPLETON Oct. 10, Vets Mem 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, The Florida Theatre MAGGIE ROGERS, JACOB BANKS Oct. 11, The Amp STEVEN PAGE Oct. 11, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Florida Indie fest: BRENT BYRD Oct. 12, Dog Rose Brewing CAIN’T NEVER COULD Oct. 12, Hemming Park BEACHES OKTOBERFEST Oct. 12 & 13, SeaWalk Pavilion NAHKO & MEDICINE for the PEOPLE, NATTALI RIZE Oct. 12, The Amp Backyard Stage DEPRESSOR DEADBLO, TEAM DEATHMATCH Oct. 14, Jack Rabbits CHEAP TRICK, ZZ TOP Oct. 16, The Amp BAY FACTION, MONS VI Oct. 16, Jack Rabbits WILLIE, REBA & the BOYS Tribute Oct. 16, Alhambra Theatre IYA TERRA, The RIES BROTHERS, FOR PEACE BAND Oct. 16, Surfer ZAC BROWN BAND Oct. 17, Daily’s TOMATOBAND, CUSTARD PIE, STEPHEN PIGMAN Oct. 17, Jack Rabbits The WOOD BROTHERS Oct. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TRAVERS BROTHERSHIP Oct. 18, Jack Rabbits 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 FACE to FACE, LAGWAGON, H20 Oct. 19, The Amp Backyard Stage MAKING MOVIES Oct. 19, Jack Rabbits St. Augustine RECORD FAIR Oct. 20, The Amp 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 SKIN & BONZ Oct. 22, The Amp Night Market

ONYXFEST may be the most raucous of charitable fundraisers. This second annual edition benefits breast cancer research and features Auditory Armory, Catcher & the Rye, Amnesis, Satyr, Dead Reckoning, City of Stages, Defy the Tyrant, GOLD, FRANKINCENSE & MYRRH (pictured), and Breathing Theory, 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Sept. 14 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, 1904musichall.com, $10-$15 advance.

ROTTING OUT, CANDY, KNOCKED LOOSE, SEEYOUSPACECOWBOY Oct. 22, 1904 Music Hall The MOVEMENT, The LATE ONES, ELOVATERS Oct. 23, Surfer the Bar 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 STEVE HOFSTETTER Oct. 27, Jack Rabbits WYNONNA & the BIG NOISE Oct. 27, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ROOTS of a REBELLION, CLOUD9 VIBES, The HEAD CHEESE Oct. 30, Jack Rabbits ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY Oct. 31, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SAMMY HAGAR & the CIRCLE, NIGHT RANGER Nov. 1, The Amp SATSANG, JONNY WAYNE Nov. 2, Jack Rabbits DREAMERS Nov. 2, 1904 Music Hall BRETT BOLLINGER Nov. 2, Prohibition Kitchen HERE COME the MUMMIES Nov. 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall OLD DOMINION, SCOTTY McCREERY, RYAN HURD Nov. 2 & 3, The Amp WE WILL ROCK YOU Queen Musical Nov. 3, The Florida Theatre DEMONS Nov. 4, Jack Rabbits ROY ORBISON & BUDDY HOLLY Tribute Nov. 6, Florida Theatre The KRICKETS Nov. 7, Café Eleven BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY Nov. 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Nov. 8, Times-Union Center STING Nov. 8, Daily’s Place ELVIS COSTELLO & the IMPOSTERS Nov. 8, The Amp The MIGHTY O’JAYS, GERALD ALSTON, The MANHATTANS Nov. 9, The Florida Theatre Porchfest: MAGGIE KOERNER, ALANNA ROYALE, MAMA BLUE, SPADE McQUADE, KING EDDIE & PILI PILI, CHRIS THOMAS BAND, OUIJA BROS., TAD JENNINGS, LET’S RIDE BRASS BAND, BRENT BYRD BAND Nov. 9, Springfield porches The RACONTEURS, MARGO PRICE Nov. 9, The Amp RUNAWAY HOME Nov. 9, Story & Song Bookstore .38 SPECIAL, BRETT MYERS, The CURT TOWNE Band, PINTO GRAHAM Nov. 9, Thrasher-Horne Center The JAPANESE HOUSE Nov. 12, Jack Rabbits AUTHORITY ZERO Nov. 12, 1904 Music Hall Coast2Coast LIVE ARTIST SHOWCASE Nov. 13, Jack Rabbits The DOOBIE BROTHERS Nov. 13, The Amp Led Zeppelin Tribute: ZOSO Nov. 14, Surfer the Bar The SAUCE BOSS BILL WHARTON Nov. 15, Mudville Music Room GREG GUTFIELD Nov. 16, The Florida Theatre DWIGHT YOAKAM Nov. 17, The Florida Theatre The Last Waltz Tour: JOHN MEDESKI, JAMEY JOHNSON, LUKAS NELSON, DON WAS, WARREN HAYNES, TERENCE HIGGINS, MARK MULLINS & the LEVEE HORNS, CYRIL NEVILLE, DAVE MALONE, BOB MARGOLIN Nov. 17, The Amp JONAS BROTHERS, BEBE REXHA, JORDAN McGRAW Nov. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, THREE DAYS GRACE, BAD WOLVES, FIRE from the GODS Nov. 18, Veterans Memorial Arena MIRANDA LAMBERT, MAREN MORRIS, ELLE KING, PISTOL ANNIES, ASHLEY McBRYDE, TENILLE TOWNES, CAYLEE HAMMACK Nov. 21, Veterans Memorial Arena The FAB FOUR Beatles Tribute Nov. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SARA BAREILLES Nov. 22, Daily’s Place CRYSTAL BOWERSOX Nov. 23, Café Eleven JOE BONAMASSA, ANTON FIG, MICHAEL RHODES, REESE WYNANS, PAULIE CERRA, LEE THORNBURG Nov. 23, The Amp MASON JENNINGS Nov. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JOHN OATES, The GOOD ROAD BAND Nov. 24, PVedra Concert Hall REHAB GALAGA TOUR Nov. 30, Jack Rabbits ARIANA GRANDE Dec. 1, Veterans Memorial Arena KEITH HARKIN Dec. 3, Culhane’s Southside LEONID & FRIENDS (Chicago tribute) Dec. 6, Florida Theatre TRISHA YEARWOOD Dec. 7, The Florida Theatre TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena LEANN RIMES Dec. 15, The Florida Theatre ROCKAPELLA HOLIDAY Dec. 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall HORTON’S HAYRIDE Dec. 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The ISLEY BROTHERS 60th Anniversary Dec. 22, T-U Center

FOLIO FOOD

A WORKING PERSON’S PORTION AT A WORKING-CLASS PRICE

egend has it the original Chef Grumpy was a U.S. Navy cook named Dennis. He dreamed up Grumpy’s Restaurant long ago and reportedly still visits the brick-andmortar location in Orange Park. The place has come a long way over the years, though. It’s even changed hands multiple times. Now under the ownership and leadership of Daniel DeLeon, Grumpy’s enters an exciting new era that includes growth into a franchise opportunity. Currently located at 834 Kingsley Ave., Grumpy’s Restaurant has been serving Southern-style diner favorites for breakfast and lunch for 20 years. The restaurant prides itself on bringing area residents back to traditional dining roots. It is this commitment to staying true to homestyle cooking, attention-to-detail and sweet Southern hospitality that has neighbors coming back for more. (Grumpy’s Restaurant recently won Best Breakfast and Best American Restaurant in Folio Weekly Magazine’s Best of Clay County readers’ poll.) Before becoming its owner, DeLeon was a satisfied customer. He dined at the restaurant some two years ago and, recognizing its success and potential, he asked if Grumpy’s was for sale; it was. “At the time, I was at a crossroads with what I was going to do next in my career,”

Daniel DeLeon, owner of Grumpy’s Restaurant

Grumpy’s Restaurant grows beyond Orange Park

DeLeon told Folio Weekly. “I was in the process of buying a group of restaurants in the South Florida area. I sold my house in Fleming Island, but during the duediligence phase of the deal, we decided to not move forward. When I asked if Grumpy’s was for sale, I thought it would be a long shot but, long story short, a couple months later, we bought it.” As it turned out, the previous owners were selling the restaurant to move to Boston, where their daughter was attending college. This opportunity seemed like the perfect fit for DeLeon and his family, and they remained dedicated to maintaining this neighborhooddriven eatery’s quality, family-friendly atmosphere and affordable prices. “Our vision of growth has always been centered around staying in the local setting,” DeLeon explained. “We love smaller, Southern communities, because these working-class communities are who we are. Grumpy’s was born out of passion and love for bringing family and friends together over great diner food. Our commitment and mission are to deliver the highest quality dining experience at an affordable price for families everywhere.” Since DeLeon took the helm, Grumpy’s customer base has grown well outside of the Orange Park area. As the

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eatery’s reputation expanded beyond Clay announce we just secured a lease for our County, DeLeon decided it was the right second location at The Fountains at St. time to expand. In addition, his background Johns in the Beach Walk area, and we’re in multi-unit franchising and working with growing like crazy.” large-scale operations and profitability made DeLeon added that his philosophy the move all the more realistic. is consistent: Quality growth is the only First, however, DeLeon gave the initial growth worth cultivating. He will not open Grumpy’s location a total renovation and a location unless his team finds the perfect updated the brand. He got rid of all but partner for that location. If he never finds one of the kitchen’s freezers to emphasize the perfect partner for a location, he’s the need for fresh, made-from-scratch and OK with that. DeLeon feels that a large made-to-order cooking. Now, his kitchen part of a franchise’s success relies on the staff rarely freezes anything. DeLeon also operating partner’s character, work ethic, prioritized upgrading the existing location commitment to excellence, reputation and from top to bottom. Furthermore, he took relationship with the community. it upon himself to combine all four of the “We love the community and we love restaurant’s previous logos into a new Jacksonville,” DeLeon said. “We want the master logo, highlighting the “Grumpy” core of everything Grumpy’s to be here. We character in a fresh light. really feel proud to maintain that old-school “Everything we’ve done, we’ve set ’50s and ’60s diner, and we like that we serve up for branding and a working person’s replication, whether that portion at a workingGRUMPY’S RESTAURANT was going to be through class price.” 834 Kingsley Ave., corporate growth or It’s a winning Orange Park, 215-1956, franchise growth,” formula. DeLeon grumpysrestaurantco.com DeLeon said. “We mentioned that he wanted to make sure we fields regular Facebook set everything up correctly to be able to inquiries about new openings. He laughed replicate and scale in an efficient manner and said he wishes that people could know as we open more locations.” it’s not that easy. For him, everything has to The menu has also been updated. be right; the vision for the restaurant must Grumpy’s now offers fresh hash browns, remain the same. fresh bacon, hand-cut steaks and American“When you come into Grumpy’s, you’ll caught catfish. The popular daily and always see me, my wife and you might weekly chalkboard specials are still available, even see my kids. That’s who we are,” though, including a variety of sandwiches, De Leon said. “We really want to be that homemade soups, salads, signature coffee, place embedded into the community, and fresh-squeezed juices, homemade hot we don’t just want to say that like a lot of chocolate and desserts. other franchises and corporate stores. We “Since the revamp and our preparation are committed to doing the best we can work to expand, things have been great,” all the time, and I think that’s really what DeLeon said. “We launched our franchise separates us.” Lindsey Nolen program about a month ago, with nine mail@folioweekly.com stores in the pipeline for Northeast Florida including in Macclenny, Fernandina, Subscribe to Folio Weekly’s Food Newsletter at Fernandina Beach, Middleburg and folioweekly.com/newsletters Callahan. We also are very happy to 20 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019

FOLIO PETS

LOCAL PET EVENTS & ADOPTABLES KANINE FOR KIDS This event is intended to raise funds and awareness for Childhood Cancer with the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. It’s held from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 at Kanine Social, 580 College St., Brooklyn, 712-6363, kaninesocial.com. RANGER THE R.E.A.D. DOG This lovable dog listens to school-age kids read at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Pablo Creek Library, 13295 Beach Blvd., 992-7101, jaxpubliclibrary.org. FRIENDS OF JACKSONVILLE ANIMALS BENEFIT This monthly adoption event, presented in partnership with Pet Supermarket and Beaches shelters, is held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at Pet Supermarket, 609 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 249-6884, friendsofjacksonvilleanimals.com.

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What’s in a name? Davi studies the etymology of various breeds

IN THE FIVE YEARS I’VE BEEN A DOG, NEVER have I tracked down the story behind my breed. Yet here I am, discovering how Dachshunds earned that title and learning how a handful of other common breeds became so named. While the naming process of some breeds is more obvious than others— just watch a Golden Retriever chase a tennis ball—you may be surprised to learn how some canine monikers came to be. Once you learn the origins of these names, you’ll likely nod your head in agreement. POODLE Despite the Poodle’s pop-culture reputation as pampered lap dog, this breed comes from a line of hardworking sporting animals—they retrieved fallen waterfowl. The name poodle derived from the German Pudelhund or Pudel (which in English means puddle), meaning to splash about, and the word Hund in German means dog or hound. SCHNAUZER Ever hear someone refer a person’s nose as a schnoz? The Schnauzer has a distinctively long, squarish snout—and that’s where the name originated: the German word for snout is schnauze. LHASA APSO The mini-sized pup is originally from Tibet, where it served as a watchdog for Tibetan palaces and monasteries, by alerting the monks with its sharp, loud bark. Lhasa is the capital of Tibet; Apso means bearded. CORGI This small canine was so named for its size—‘corgi’ is the Welsh word for dwarf dog. The breed literally has dwarfism in its legs, and its shortlegged stature let them successfully herd cattle, since they were close enough to the ground to avoid being injured by livestock.

BEAGLE Though the exact origin of the breed is murky, there’s not much debate over how this peppy pup’s name came to be. The French word bégueule means noisy person or gaping throat. Given the Beagle’s affinity for loud, nearcontinuous howls during hunting endeavors, this name makes perfect sense. FRENCH BULLDOG The Frenchie is not, as it turns out, from France. These little dogs originated in England, where they were popular with lace workers who kept them as companions and ratters. After the Industrial Revolution, many of England’s lace-makers immigrated to France, bringing their little bat-eared pals with them. The breed then became known as the French Bulldog. BOXER Many say this German breed gets its name from its habit of standing on its hind legs and boxing while playing. That’s accurate. DACHSHUND Ah, yes, the true eponym for this regal breed—not weiner-dog, as many think. No, our size and shape aren’t accidents—this is intentional beauty and grace. In fact, Dachshunds, or what many adoringly refer to as hotdog dogs (OK, we’ll allow that), were specifically bred to have long, closeto-the-ground bodies so they could squeeze their way inside badger holes. It’s a hunting thing. Unsurprisingly, the German word Dachshund roughly translates to badger dog. Davi Davi the Dachshund never misses a chance to learn something new. So far, though, he still can’t discern exactly why cats are so … catlike. Subscribe to Folio Weekly’s Pets Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters

AFFECTIONATE, HAPPY-GO-LUCKY TOY FANATIC seeks same for long walks, cuddles, and daily play sessions. Bonus points if your name is Stills, Nash, or Young. Visit jaxhumane.org to learn more about me or just stop by – JHS is open 7 days a week!

SPIRIT THE R.E.A.D. DOG This remarkable dog listens to school-age kids read at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Beaches Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach, 241-1141. jaxpubliclibrary.org.

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MAJESTIC, FLUFFY FELINE SEEKS KIND, cat-loving human for snuggles, candlelit sushi dinners and Netflix marathons. I know my purr-fect match is out there somewhere. Think we sound compatible? Stop by JHS at 8464 Beach Blvd. for a test pet! SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 21

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NOW THAT’S A SKINCARE FAN The Botox RN MD Spa in Sugar Land, Texas, was the scene of a breaking-and-entering caught on camera on Aug. 23. Police are still looking for the slim, youthfullooking culprit. Surveillance video shows a woman testing the spa’s locked doors, the AP reported, and returning in a Mercedes SUV with a batterypowered grinding saw. After cutting through the clinic’s front door, she took an undisclosed amount of anti-aging products and drove away.

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WHEN A THUMBS UP REALLY MEANS SOMETHING Jacob Pina, 20, of Westport, Massachusetts, can’t explain his physical oddity, but that doesn’t stop him from firmly grasping his 15 minutes of fame. Pina, recently dubbed “Thumb Boy,” unveiled his unusually long right thumb—all five inches of it—on TikTok app on Aug. 24, reported Metro News. “There’s no reason it’s so big, just an anomaly,” Pina posted. “I feel great about it. It’s always great to be different and embrace your own essence.” Pina has 145,000 followers on the app—and he’s never lost a thumb war.

AND NO SWANS WERE INJURED! About a dozen service dogs in Ontario, Canada, took in a performance of “Billy Elliot: The Musical” in August as part of their training through the K-9 Country Inn Working Service Dogs organization. When the actors took their curtain call, nary a whimper or a quiet woof was heard—music to the ears of head trainer Laura MacKenzie. During such a performance, dogs are trained to sit under the seat or at their handler’s feet, but MacKenzie told CNN a few dogs peeked over the seats to see the onstage action. Dogs are also exposed to subways, zoos and crowded fairs during training. GO ASK ALICE Firefighters near Estacada, Oregon, rescued a woman on Aug. 20 who’d been trapped in a septic tank on her rural property, possibly for two or three days. The unidentified woman, who lives alone, couldn’t alert neighbors because

they’re out of shouting range. Concerned when she was unable to reach her mom for four days, her daughter found her. Firefighters told KATU it looked like work was being done on the tank; a hole had been dug exposing the tank, with a rusted 2-by-2-foot hole in its lid. The woman apparently fell through the hole and was lying in sewage, her face just above the surface, when rescuers arrived. They didn’t see any visible injuries, but took her to a Portland hospital. CRIME REPORT Nicholas Redmond, 32, of Philadelphia, had a productive August as a Macy’s employee at nearby King of Prussia Mall. Not because he sold a lot of merchandise but, according to police, because he told them he stole about $12,000 in cash from the store. His run ended on Aug. 25 when a security system alerted cops to an intruder in the store. Around 4:30 a.m., authorities found Redmond hiding in the first-floor ceiling, clutching $7,000. Upper Merion Township police Lt. Brendan Brazunas told WPVI his officers “were shocked ... they just couldn’t believe somebody had gone to that length to hide from them.” Redmond was arraigned and jailed, failing to post a $10,000 cash bond. HANDS IN POCKETS A Pennsylvania state appellate court has ruled against Stephen Kirchner, convicted in a lower court for disorderly conduct in 2018 for pointing his finger like a gun at a neighbor. In June 2018, KDKA reported, Kirchner was walking past a neighbor’s home when the neighbor made an obscene gesture with his hand. Kirchner responded by making a shooting gun gesture with his hand. A witness called 911, and the unnamed neighbor told COPS he felt “extremely threatened.” Kirchner argued his gesture wasn’t a hazard; the appeals court disagreed. JUST LIKE FORREST! In Hudson, Florida, Pasco County deputies arrested 46-year-old Keith Mounts on a felony aggravated assault charge after he allegedly threatened a man with a machete. A sheriff ’s office spokesperson said the two men were at the victim’s home on Aug. 24 when Mounts used the bathroom and “didn’t flush, and when the victim called him on it, the suspect threatened” to “chop” him, according to Newsweek. The arrest report said officers found the machete in the yard; Mounts told them he was defending himself, but he couldn’t say from what. He did provide a written statement: “S**t happened.” Touché! weirdnewstips@amuniversal.com

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Each entry must have your (real) full name, email address and phone number. Don’t worry, none of that stuff is printed. The real fun starts with a FIVE-WORD HEADLINE. Make it short, snappy and accurate so the apple of your eye will recall you and/or the event. Then, describe them, yourself and other folks if applicable, and what happened or didn’t happen, so they recognize a magical moment. Make it interesting! Tell when and where the ‘sighting’ was and BAM! True love (or a reasonable facsimile) is within your grasp!

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 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, vertical-striped 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

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HARRIET TUBMAN, LOUVRE MUSEUM, SIDNEY POITIER & MOSQUITOES

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Hi, I’m your sales representative for UnTherapy, a free program designed to provide healing strategies for people who are trying too hard. Forgive me for being blunt, but you could benefit from our services. I don’t have room here to reveal the secrets of UnTherapy, but here’s an essential hint: sometimes, the smartest way to outwit a problem is to stop worrying, let it alone and let it solve itself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): People in Northeast India weave long, strong suspension bridges out of the living roots of fig trees. The structures can measure up to 150 feet and bear the weight of hundreds of people. In line with astrological omens, make these marvels your analogy of power for the next few weeks. To start meditation, ask these questions. 1. How can you harness nature to help you get where you need to go? 2. How would you transform instinctual energy so it better serves practical needs? 3. How could you channel wildness to be eminently useful? GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you climb to the top of Mt. Everest, you’re standing on land that was once on the floor of a shallow tropical sea. Four-hundredmillion-year-old marine life fossils are still in the rock. Over many eons, through the magic of plate tectonics, that low flat land folded and pushed upward more than five miles. You’ll have the power to do a less spectacular but still amazing transformation in the next 10 months. To start, identify what you’d like that to be. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In 1996, when Gary Kasparov was rated the world’s best chess player, he was in a series of matches with the chess-playing computer Deep Blue. Early in the first game, Deep Blue tried a move that confused Kasparov. Rattled, he began to wonder if the machine was smarter than he was. His play suffered; he lost the game. It was revealed later that Deep Blue’s puzzling move was due to a bug in its code. Cultivate a benevolent bug in your code in the weeks ahead. It’s key to scoring a tricky victory. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): American hero Harriet Tubman escaped slavery as a young woman. She ran away from the wealthy “master” who claimed to “own” her, and found sanctuary. But rather than just enjoy her freedom, she dedicated herself to liberating other slaves–19 times she returned, risking her life, ultimately leading 300 people out of hellish captivity. In 1874, the U.S. Congress considered but then rejected a bill to pay her $2,000 for her courageous acts. Don’t you dare be like Congress in the weeks ahead. It’s crucial to give tangible acknowledgment and practical rewards to those who’ve have helped, guided and supported you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Novelist Wallace Stegner wrote, “Some are born in their place, some find it, some realize after long searching that the place they left is the one they have been searching for.” In the last nine months, have you resolved any of those three options? Have you been taking necessary actions to claim and own that special place–to acknowledge and treasure it as the power spot where you feel most at home? If you haven’t yet fully fi nished that, do it now. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Earth’s species are going extinct at a rate unmatched since the dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago. Among creatures on the verge of being lost forever are birds like 24 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019

the cryptic treehunter and spix’s macaw, and animals like the northern white rhino and the vaquita, a type of porpoise. Why don’t we clone the last few of those endangered species? Here’s why: Cloned animals typically aren’t healthy, a species needs a sizable population to retain genetic diversity; a few individuals aren’t sufficient; and humans have decimated homes of threatened species, making it hard for them to thrive. So cloning is inadequate. What’s a better way? Preserving the habitats of wild creatures. Avoid trying halfway fixes for your own dilemmas; use full measures that work. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Though patched together and incomplete, the 2,200-year-old marble sculpture known as the Winged Victory of Samothrace is prominently displayed at Paris’s Louvre Museum. It’s a glorious depiction of Nike, winged goddess of victory, and is seen as one of ancient Greece’s great masterpieces. It went missing for hundreds of years then, in 1863, an archaeologist found it, though it was broken into more than 100 pieces. It was rebuilt, and much of its beauty was resurrected. In the weeks ahead, you, too, could recover the fragments of an old treasure and begin reassembling it to an adequate restoration. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I’ve learned I must find positive outlets for anger or it will destroy me,” said actor Sidney Poitier. That can be your dynamic meditation in the next three weeks. You’ll get substantial power by putting it into action. If you’re ingenious and diligent about finding positive outlets, your anger may generate constructive and transformative results. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1905, at age 30, Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote the novel Anne of Green Gables, about an orphan girl growing up on Prince Edward Island. She sent the manuscript to several publishers, all of whom rejected it. Discouraged, she put it away in a hatbox and stored it in a closet. Two years later, her ambitions reignited when she re-read the story. Again she mailed it to publishers–this time one liked it enough to turn it into a book. It was soon a bestseller. Since then, it’s sold more than 50 million copies and been translated into 36 languages. You’re at a point in your unfolding that’s similar to where Lucy was just before she rediscovered the manuscript in the hatbox. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Toxorhynchites are a species of large mosquitoes that don’t buzz around our heads as we try to sleep and they’ll never bite our skin or suck our blood. In fact, they’re our benefactors. Their larvae feast on the larvae of the mosquitoes that bother us. In line with astrological omens, be alert for a comparable comparable influence in your life: a helper or ally maybe in disguise or may seem like an adversary. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Audre Lord identified herself as a black writer, lesbian, librarian, mother, feminist, civil rights activist and many other descriptors. But as ardent as she was in working for political causes she was passionate about, she didn’t want to be pigeonholed in a single identity. One of her central teachings was to celebrate all the different parts of herself. “Only by learning to live in harmony with your contradictions can you keep it all afloat,” she said. These approaches should be extra meaningful in the weeks ahead. Throw a big Unity Party for all the people you are. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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ABSORBING INFORMATION BRIANNA KILCULLEN IS A LOCAL GIRL MAKING GOOD (TOWELS) IN HIS 1979 MASTERPIECE, THE HITCHHIKER’S

Guide to the Galaxy, author Douglas Adams offered up perhaps the finest words ever written in the English language—about towels. The quotation is so good it’s worth reprinting (almost) in full: “A towel is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value. You can wrap it around you for warmth ... you can wave your towel in emergencies as a distress signal and, of course, dry yourself off with it if it still seems to be clean enough.” Adams’ sage advice has been a staple of geek culture for the last 40 years. He also cites a number of other uses for a towel. It can be deployed as a blanket or a mat to lie down on, or as a sail, a makeshift gasmask in emergencies, or even a weapon in hand-to-hand combat. Brianna Kilcullen probably knows even more, having just recently gotten into the towel business herself. The Jacksonville-based 29-yearold is the founder and CEO of ANACT, a hemp-based textile startup with a vision firmly rooted in the spirit of the times. This is a busy month for Kilcullen and her company. ANACT’s Kickstarter campaign went live last Tuesday, followed by the company’s official launch party on Thursday. It was the culmination of nearly two years of intensive thought and diligent effort. The event was held at Brick & Beam in Springfield. After just one week, ANACT has already reached close to 20 percent of its fundraising goals. It’s a hot start for a pretty cool product, one that was conceptualized during a career working in California and Latin America for high-end apparel companies like Under Armor.

So far, all products are available in one color, which is the natural color of the fibers, kind of an off-white/light tan/ ecru hue. “This is undyed,” Kilcullen said. “We could’ve picked colors, but we didn’t, because we felt that it just kind of diluted the purpose of what we’re doing, which is trying to bring awareness to the sustainability and the performance features of hemp and organic cotton. So I just felt it was counterintuitive to put chemicals and dyes on top of that.” ANACT currently sources product from artisans in China, but that may change. The recent passage of the Farm Bill by Congress has had a number of salubrious effects for local entrepreneurs. Most relevant to this story is the bill’s wholesale unleashing of the commercial power of the hemp plant, which can now be grown legally across the United States. This is certain to have a transformative effect on the textile trade across the board, and it will likely lead to a rush of new competition for Kilcullen and her crew. But she’s not worried, not one bit. ANACT currently has three products available for individual sale: washcloths ($10), hand towels ($20) and bath towels ($40). You can also buy the full set for $60, which is $10 less than if you’d bought each piece separately. This is a good bit more than what one might pay for such things elsewhere but, as the saying goes, “You get what you pay for.” Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com Subscribe to the Folio Weed Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters

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GET ’EM IN, MAKE ’EM STAY JACKSONVILLE NEEDS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN CREATIVE PEOPLE I MUST CONFESS, AS AN ARTIST AND

resident of the city, I read the headline of Sean T. Smith’s Aug. 14 Backpage Editorial—“Make Jacksonville Great Again”—with a fair amount of skepticism. Here’s why: Again and again, Jacksonville has failed to learn the lessons of larger, more culturally adroit cities. Instead, it has bungled in its attempts to encourage growth. Then I read the piece and, overall, I agree with Mr. Smith. I believe that the core of what he’s saying is that the greater Jacksonville area has everything it needs in terms of talent to make—at the very least—a good regional impression. However, what this city/county misses is institutional and governmental support. I mean, yes, one can host their party or fundraiser at MOCA Jacksonville, but what might it mean for that institution to host regular, ongoing programs that don’t simply tie into existing exhibitions, but react and respond to current events? (Can you imagine if the museum were to host an airconditioning sit-in, or a workshop in support of Duval County Public Schools? But I digress.) “Debt, corruption, stupidity and an almost intentional lack of vision,” wrote Mr. Smith. I circled that phrase because, like Florida Times-Union columnist Nate Monroe’s description of city leadership as “cowardly,” it encapsulates all that is wrong at the top, and this trickles down into every aspect of city maneuvering. Since we’re talking art, however, let’s stay there. In addition to institutional support, there should be folks at those institutions who are here for a while; so the bigger challenge becomes attracting and keeping amazing people in the area. It seems that roles like full-time arts writer, curator and director seem to be launching pads for folks who want to

go off and do bigger things, in cities that matter more. I remember when I first heard that MOCA’s previous director had moved to the beach—I figured she was getting ready to leave. I wasn’t wrong; after living her best seaside life, Marcelle Polednik moved on to Milwaukee. This isn’t a condemnation of Polednik specifically, because (at least) every six months or so, the creative community gets the news that another bright mind is moving away. Thus, in addition to Smith’s assertion that “culture transforms,” I think we need to think about what attracts. For starters, I’d say that encompasses more folks writing about things in a thoughtful and contextual manner (write about your friends); a healthy-ish gallery scene (like the Off the Grid program) and good public transportation (including appropriate shelters and direct routes). Finally, I’d suggest encouraging artists to stay and engage in Jacksonville will require a sea change from appreciating art, not artists. Of course, many of these ideas are long-term propositions that point to serious structural and cultural changes, and those will require serious commitment on the part of the city of Jacksonville. We need more access and more education, and, well, we can see how that’s going. Successful cities aren’t successful simply because they have art and artists; they’re alluring because they make plans for the future and also take meaningful risks—not the calculated risk of hiring a former city administrator as a highly paid consultant. Madeleine Peck Wagner mail@folioweekly.com _______________________________ Peck Wagner is an artist and educator. She’s also the former A&E editor of Folio Weekly, and an occasional cultural critic.

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