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Morgan Wegner is an artist in the BFA studio art program at Florida State University. In her studies, she focuses on the subject of food, connecting the concepts of consumption and media in her pieces.

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THE MAIL GUNS DON’T KILL PEOPLE ...

RE: On Mass Shootings & Masculinity, J.R. Woodward, Aug. 284 THE RECENT BACKPAGE EDITORIAL WAS TYPICAL of the tunnel vision and biased data used by so many individuals regarding gun debates, starting with using the Gun Violence Archive (GVA) count of 255 “mass shootings” so far in 2019. On the GVA website, its “methodology” clearly states it counts as shootings any event where four or more people are shot (killed or wounded), period, including drive-by shootings, bad drug deals and gang violence. The term “mass shooting” as generally interpreted by the rational public is prostituted. So he starts his article using biased, highly suspect data. Where Woodward is correct is that mostly males perpetrate these acts. Some published data indicates males ages 17-24 comprise 11.4 percent of the U.S. population, yet account for 33.7 percent of the firearm homicides. Why does this happen? Is it really “masculinity” run amok?

I submit there are multiple causal factors. The one I believe most dominant is the lack of a father in the home. The sexual revolution starting in the ’60s loosened what was once considered moral behavior.

The TV series Murphy Brown popularized the idea that a woman didn’t need a father in the house to have and raise children. But with one parent, there’s only one person to nurture, guide and love the child; that same parent has to be the breadwinner. It’s blindingly obvious to me that this child’s upbringing is going to be short-changed.

Having two parents brings a balance of sorts.

Moms are usually great nurturers. Little Johnny mows the lawn, and Mom says how nice it is. Dads are a bit quicker to point out where Johnny missed a few spots, and then remind Johnny to put the lawnmower back in the garage. They bring discipline to the situation.

Let’s add a culture where the education establishment has limits regarding correction. No more swats on the behind in the principal’s office as immediate feedback on unacceptable behavior, and certainly no moral teaching using the Bible.

So our young males, more active and aggressive by nature, with little supervision or mature male guidance, not understanding consequences of unacceptable behavior, age a few years. There have been few limits on their actions and fewer consequences borne for their transgressions. The behavior arc is set.

Is this poor outcome trajectory ordained by masculinity? I think not. More likely it was set by a lack of seeing and learning mature masculinity. It often flows from a lack of parenting by a father. When males are raised seeing real men as fathers, leaders, breadwinners, husbands and an integral part of the family, they begin to understand true manhood. We don’t need to eliminate maleness and masculinity to prevent mass shootings. There have been eras when the usual masculinity was more visible, yet we didn’t see anger, lack of self-control and disregard for human life we see now. We’ve had rapid-fire weapons since 1873, when the Winchester repeating rifle began. But being a man, with a man’s maturity and judgment, needs to be taught, seen and lived with to fully develop. History has taught that having

two parents, one of whom is male, is usually the most satisfactory way to produce masculine gentleman.

We don’t need knuckle-draggers whose only option is violence, but real men who understand being a man.

I believe my wife–and most women–want a man and a gentleman. But that doesn’t mean she expects me to hide under the sheets with her when someone breaks into our home at night. Love, respect, kindness, duty, responsibility, self-control and judgment are learned.

Fathers and men need to do their part. It’s taken us 50-plus years to see societal elements do a masterful job of ignoring the Bible, and society has changed for the worse. We’re reaping what we have sown. It’ll take humility for the “elites” to admit the unintended fruits of their actions, and a return to Biblical values to change our society. Thinking we can solve young male recklessness and violence with more government programs, or attempting to feminize young men, is prideful ignorance from those most responsible for our social environment.

Alec Lawson via email

ATTN: JOHN RUTHERFORD

THERE ARE STILL A FEW VOTERS IN DUVAL COUNTY who remember Charlie Bennett, the long-time congressman from this area. Love him or hate him, one thing was certain: He and his wife would be here on weekends to meet with voters in public spaces throughout the area. Bennett had contracted polio while serving in the Army in the Philippines during World War II, and had some trouble getting around, but was not deterred from interacting regularly with the public at advertised places and times.

Today’s holder of Bennett’s former seat, John Rutherford, slipped into town recently, visited select venues and was on the radio. When asked on the radio why he didn’t hold town meetings, Rutherford dismissed the idea due to the possibility that someone might try to take “their 15 minutes of fame” at meeting. Rather, he advised radio listeners to contact his office and he’d respond.

Recently, I’ve emailed Rutherford’s office twice about the illicit, destabilizing trafficking of firearms from the U.S. to troubled places in this hemisphere–Jamaica, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. In each email, I referred him to a different piece of investigative reporting published by mainstream media on the situation. Rutherford failed to respond.

We know gun trafficking from here is ongoing because ex-federal Attorney General Eric Holder tried a “sting” of a gun-trafficking ring, which was a colossal failure, and the GOP made a huge stink when word got out. In Trump World, though, illegal gun trafficking seems OK–if only we keep people from the very countries being destabilized by this out of this country.

I’d hoped for better from Rutherford who, as a former Duval County sheriff, should’ve entered Congress already aware of international gun trafficking and should’ve begun work to halt it. It seems he doesn’t even want to talk about it–in public or private. Do I have to be a GOP donor to get his ear?

Michael Hoffmann via email

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BOUQUET TO PONTE VEDRA HIGH SCHOOL BEACHES GO GREEN On Wednesday, Sept. 11, a group of PVHS students formed the first Beaches Go Green high school club. Members of the club will become Green Ambassadors of the Jacksonville Beach-based nonprofit, and offer ecofriendly lessons at partner elementary schools: Ocean Palms Elementary, PVPV Rawlings, Jax Beach Elementary and San Pablo Elementary.

BOUQUET TO PHILLIPS & HUNT The Jacksonville law firm recently launched Duuuval Cares, a fundraising and donation drive to benefit the people of the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The lawyers invited sports fans to bring priority items to their Sports Complex outpost, Duuuval House, before the kickoff of the Jaguars/Chiefs game on Sept. 8.

BOUQUET TO BAPTIST HEALTH The local hospital network has again been recognized nationally for its commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive health care. For the third year in a row, Baptist Health facilities are ranked Top Performers in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

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FROM THE EDITOR

THE HEAVY HANDS HAVE IT

CRC CHAIR ADOPTS FASHIONABLE AUTOCRATIC STYLE DUVAL COUNTY’S CHARTER REVISION Commission met for the fourth time last Friday, Sept. 13. It was an auspicious date, to be sure, and it proved most unlucky— at least for your average Jacksonville citizen. You see, this meeting made clear what so many have feared since the commissioners were appointed months ago: The CRC is going to be another classic power grab by self-serving and self-appointed oligarchs.

All this became clear when Chairman Lindsey Brock shut down the meeting over the heated objections of some of his own members. At issue was the amount of public input to be permitted at these CRC conclaves. Under normal circumstances, of course, public participation is a natural and necessary component of democratic self-government. Some officials even welcome it in an effort to better serve their constituents.

More fool them! Here in Jacksonville, elected officials know better. When you gain power, by hook or by crook, you run with it. U.S. Representative John Rutherford has famously never held a public town hall meeting. Jacksonville City Council President Scott Wilson recently cleared council chambers of pesky voters. Under the direction of Mayor Lenny Curry, City Hall is moving aggressively to churn out demolition and consultant contracts, green-light corporate welfare payouts and liquidate JEA to balance the books on rate-payers’ backs—and damn the torpedoes! The election is over, after all. You’ve done your part, good citizenfolk, now go home and let your leaders do as they please.

A funny thing happened on the way to bank, however. The people demand accountability, especially as the administration grows brazenly corrupt, as the revolving door swings ever faster, as the donor service takes on a lascivious look, and as some mighty unseemly backchannel coordination—conspiracy?— comes to light.

One flashpoint of public outrage has been education policy. City Hall’s unpopular efforts to chasten Duval County Public Schools (and its constitutionally independent school board) have been challenged at every step. In the spring, DCPS proposed a (constitutionally legitimate) referendum to fund school infrastructure maintenance. The Office of General Counsel’s early salvos against it were

as transparently cynical as they were legally dubious. Later, when Wilson cleared council chambers, it was because constituents were there en masse to demand that City Council stop stonewalling the ref.

Yet the city’s power brokers continue to ignore overwhelming public sentiment.

They’re getting their marching orders from elsewhere. Indeed, the louder the people speak, the more dramatically— and visibly—these power brokers are forced to act against them. This year’s numerous education skirmishes have exposed a concerted, coordinated effort to undermine not just public education, but the will of the people. The optics are bad; the reality, even worse.

To return to the Sept. 13 CRC meeting—it’s no surprise that this latest farce was precipitated by education policy.

And it’s no surprise that it degenerated into the same show of force as Scott Wilson’s City Council fiasco. At the CRC meeting, commissioners heard educationrelated remarks by controversial Florida Rep. Jason Fischer (R, 16th Dist.) as well as DCPS Superintendent Diana Greene and School Board Chair Lori Hershey.

When members of the public, including City Councilmembers Garrett Dennis and Matt Carlucci, wished to speak, Brock promptly terminated the meeting, stating there was no time for public comment.

CRC member W.C. Gentry pointed out that, since the meeting started 15 minutes late, it should be extended 15 minutes, thus allowing time for comment. “The meeting is adjourned,” Brock answered bluntly. “I am not debating this.” In other words, Respect my authoritah! True to form, Dennis spoke anyway, and indicated that he would call for Brock’s removal as CRC chair.

The episode has confirmed suspicions.

We had, and have, every right to be wary of the political appointees on the Charter Revision Commission, especially its chair. The CRC, which convenes every 10 years to suggest modifications to the consolidated city-county charter, will be used to further City Hall’s agenda, no matter what the majority has to say about it. Jacksonville’s political class as a whole is adopting a very ugly posture in the face of public calls for accountability and basic democratic legitimacy.

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GAME OF THRONES LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE

The popular HBO series may be over, but GoT lives on with this concert tour.

Composer Ramin Djawadi leads a full orchestra and choir, accompanied by dramatic projections from the show.

8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, Daily’s Place, Sports Complex, dailysplace.com, $39.50-$99.50.

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20 ANCIENT CITY CON CULT CULTURE

Cult movie stars, comic-book artists and cosplayers converge at the 12th edition of this multi-day pop-culture convention. Headliners include Steve Whitmire (voice of Kermit the Frog, pictured) and anime voice actor Lauren Landa (Sailor Moon).

1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20; 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21; noon Sunday, Sept. 22, World Golf Village, St. Augustine, ancientcitycon.com, $15-$270.

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21 GREEN MILESTONE

HALFWAY TO PADDY’S DAY

It’s an idea whose time has come. Folio Weekly partners with St. Augustine’s Barley Republic to keep the whiskey-fueled flame of St. Patrick’s Day alive with a six-month milestone party starring musical headliners Hoist the Colors (pictured), Cutthroat Shamrock and local punk outfit Half My Home.

7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Barley Republic, St. Augustine, barleyrepublic.com, $3.

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21 BLAST FROM THE PAST MUDDFEST 2019

Headlined by ’90s nu-metal group Puddle of Mudd (pictured), this touring throwback package also features Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel and Tantric.

7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park, thcenter.org, $25/$30.

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NEIL BERG’S 50 YEARS OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL

St. Augustine’s EMMA Concert Association says hello to its 41st season with a pop retrospective led by composer Neil Berg (second from left) and starring Broadway musicians and rock vocalists.

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, St. Augustine, emmaconcerts.com, $40.

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Must Have Base Access

MIL KIDS

CHILDREN’S FALL BINGO

Military dependents ages 3-17 can celebrate fall at Dewey’s on NAS Jacksonville with bingo, prizes, face-painting, balloon art and dinner, all for $10 per child. Base access required.

5:30 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) Friday, Sept. 20, Dewey’s NAS Jax MWR, 6801 Roosevelt Blvd., facebook.com/events/373290226631098, $10.

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ARRRG, MATEY! BOOKS & BUCCANEERS

Swashbuckling adventurers of all ages join in a pirate takeover of the Main Library.

In addition to engaging speakers and real-life pirate tales, there are pirate-themed storytimes, a treasure hunt for teens, sea shanties, reenactments, refreshments and a screening of Treasure Island. Can you talk like a pirate? Arrr-right!

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Jacksonville Public Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, jaxpubliclibrary.org, free.

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PARENT RESOURCE

THE ‘FUN’DAMENTALS OF READING: GRADES K-5

Parents, caregivers and community members may take advantage of this free Parent Academy course offered by Duval County Public Schools. Learn strategies to assist your struggling reader develop fluency and confidence in a fun way.

Registration required.

6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, San Jose Elementary School, 5805 St. Augustine Rd., Lakewood, dcps.duvalschools.org/parentacademy, free.

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NO GRASS STAINS, NO GLORY JAGUARS VS. TENNESSEE TITANS

The NFL Network crew comes to town for a rare Jags’ Thursday night nationally televised game. Three-time Super Bowl championship coach (and NASCAR team owner) Joe Gibbs gives a pregame presentation at Daily’s Place on Faith, Family & Football.

8:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, TIAA Bank Field, Sports Complex, jaguars.com, $26 and up.

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21 WE HIT THE BOOKS–AND OUR FOES–HARD JU DOLPHINS VS. DARTMOUTH

Jacksonville University Dolphin football plays its home opener against the Ivy League’s Dartmouth “Big Green.” It’s Youth Day: youth football and cheerleading teams will be recognized during the game.

1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Milne Field, 2800 University Blvd. N., judolphins.com, $10.

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21 STRONG TO THE FINISH SPRINT TRIATHLON

Watch and cheer for local athletes competing in the Coltman & Baughman PT Triathlon: a half-mile ocean swim, 20K bike ride and 5K run.

7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr., cbptjaxbeach.com, free to watch.

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18 NEVER FORGET

TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION 9/11 HEROES RUN

This 5K run/walk/ruck honors our fallen heroes from 9/11 and observes the wars since. Communities unite internationally to never forget the sacrifices of our military.

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach; register at 911heroesrun.org, $27-$115.

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20 CLAIMING OUR STRENGTH

VETERANS CAREGIVER CONFERENCE

This gathering assists caregivers who are veterans or who are caring for veterans navigating local resources, self-care and crafting a care action plan.

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, WJCT, 100 Festival Park Ave., Northbank, tickets at local.aarp.org, free.

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21 TO HONOR THE SACRIFICES SO MANY MADE NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY

This event includes a POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony, POW/MIA movies, car & bike show, food trucks, a silent auction, live entertainment and a kids’ area.

All proceeds benefit the National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Chapel of the High-Speed Pass, 6112 POWMIA Memorial Pkwy., Westside, 303-8907, $25.

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21 MUCHO GUSTO

LATIN NIGHT AT GUSTO

The local Italian restaurant hosts a weekly Latin dance party featuring live music by some of the area’s most caliente acts.

10 p.m. Saturday Sept. 21, Gusto, 1266 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, gustojax.com, free.

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21 HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION

Hemming Park celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with performances by Orchestra Fuego, CaribeGroove and Danzas PeruJax, and local Latin food trucks are onsite, there are kids’ activities and more.

5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Hemming Park, Downtown, hemmingpark.org, free.

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21 ZOO & BREW

BOLD CITY PINT NIGHT

The Wild Things Nonprofit hosts this free Cuban-themed annual fundraiser for the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, featuring event-exclusive craft brews from Bold City Brewery and food from Mateo’s. Funds from the beer sales, the silent auction and the chance drawing benefit the Zoo’s animal care, conservation and wellness program.

6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Bold City Brewery, 2670 Rosselle St., Ste. 7, Riverside, boldcitybrewery.com, free.

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21 KEEP THE BEAT

FIRST COAST HEART WALK

The American Heart Association raises funds in its efforts to save lives from heart disease & stroke. Participate in the 3-mile or 1-mile–physical fun for the whole family while promoting a heart-healthy lifestyle.

8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., www2.heart.org, donation-based.

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21 TRADITIONAL HEALING WITH PLANTS HERBS FOR WELLNESS!

Garden of Eatin’ teaches the healing uses of plants in this workshop featuring demos, consultations, lectures and food and beverages, take-home gifts and more. To register, call 386-972-1891.

10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 1548 Beluthahatchee Rd., St. Johns, bit.ly/HerbsForWellness, $36.

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23 STRONG TOGETHER MEN HELPING MEN

The Prostate Cancer Support Group meets every fourth Monday of the month, for all diagnosed with prostate cancer, helping men make informed decisions throughout their journey.

6-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, Ackerman Cancer Center, 10881 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, bit.ly/MenHelpingMenJax, free.

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PICKS This annual celebration of music features free concerts by local, regional and national acts.

It continues on Sept. 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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20 COLLEGE NIGHT QUARTER ROY

The hometown indie band plays Sing Out Loud’s Flagler College Night. Students, flash your Flagler ID card and get a free festival tote. Visit folioweekly.com for an exclusive interview with Quarter Roy. 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, Sarbez.

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Photo by Taylor Bonin

IN OR OUT? THE GROWLERS

Led by hipster heartthrob Brooks Nielsen, the California guitar band is one of Sing Out Loud 2019’s marquee names.

8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, Backyard Stage at The Amp.

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22 ISLAND LIFE SAILOR JANE

The St. Augustine singer and ukulele player is inspired by her Minorcan heritage and the deep-rooted sounds of the Caribbean; both worlds meet in her music.

7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, Colonial Oak Music Park.

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t’s a fact: Everybody’s got to eat. And lucky for those of us fortunate enough to live in the 904, there are so many places here to do just that.

Here at Folio Weekly Magazine Headquarters, we’ve culled some local restaurants from that vast assembly which offer diverse, innovative and delicious fare–everything from pizza, Southern-style chicken, Tex-Mex and seafood to Irish cuisine, fine dining, burgers, craft cocktails, Asian street food, locally brewed ales and beer and family-owned coffee shops.

So get out and start chowing down, filling up and enjoying all the varieties of cuisine that Northeast Florida has to offer. Folio Weekly Magazine celebrates residents and restaurants this fall–and all year long!

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LARRY’S

GIANT SUBS

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS IS ONE OF THE MOST popular and beloved restaurant franchises not only in Jacksonville but throughout Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.

Emphasizing hormone-free, sustainably farmed ingredients and using an eyecatching and distinctive New York-themed design, the sandwich chain has been a staple in the Jacksonville area for nearly 40 years.

Offering sandwiches such as the Animal, the Mighty Mitch and the Destroyer, the company has become synonymous with quality, affordable food. And it’s all served up with a smile by happy crews throughout Northeast Florida.

14866 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 108, 903-7917 474272 S.R. 200, Fernandina, 844-2225 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498

1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 101, 641-6499

4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, Ponte Vedra, 273-3993 657 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 247-9620

12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., 446-9500

8102 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, 779-1933 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, Orange Park, 272-3553 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789

1330 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 276-7370 1545 C.R. 220, Orange Park, 278-2827 larryssubs.com

GRUMPY’S RESTAURANT UNDER THE OWNERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP OF

Daniel DeLeon, Grumpy’s is in a new era that includes franchise opportunities. Grumpy’s Restaurant has been serving Southern-style diner favorites for breakfast and lunch for 20 years, bringing locals back to traditional dining roots. It’s this commitment to staying true to homestyle cooking, attention-to-detail and sweet Southern hospitality that keep us loyal. Grumpy’s has fresh hash browns, bacon, handcut steaks and American-caught catfish.

The popular daily and weekly chalkboard specials include sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, signature coffee, fresh-squeezed juices, homemade hot chocolate and desserts.

834 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 215-1956, grumpysrestaurantco.com

HOURS OF OPERATION 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily

AL’S PIZZA A NORTHEAST FLORIDA STAPLE FOUNDED IN 1998,

Al’s Pizza is known all over the region for its awesome pies and chill atmosphere. There’s nothing quite like a neighborhood pizza joint, and Al’s has sweet weekly deals to lure you in.

Stop in daily for a quick $1.50 slice for lunch; get $8.99 pasta dishes (which include garlic bread and a salad) all day Monday, or show up on Thirsty Thursdays for the $1.50 wines and select beers.

With six Al’s in the area, you can get your cheesy fill whenever you crave authentic pizza or Italian dishes.

240 Third St., Neptune Beach, 853-6773, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily alspizza.com

14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, Intracoastal, 223-0991, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily

635 A1A N., Ponte Vedra, 543-1494, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, Riverside, 388-8384, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily

8060 Philips Hwy., 731-4300, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

1 St. George St., St. Augustine, 824-4383, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat.

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THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL

12 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach, 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com

Happy Hour, Joy, Joy, Joy!

The magic hour isn’t just about drinks anymore

BY SHELTON HULL

P

eople always ask the best places to go for happy hour on any given day, and the answer is always rather obvious: Just go wherever that week’s #FindYourFolio Happy Hour happens to be. (It’s at Crane Ramen in historic Five Points this week, BTW.) Of course, that answer applies to Wednesday only, which leaves six more days in the week when your guess is as good as anybody’s. Actually, it leaves four days, since the weekends are a wild card, especially during football season.

So we’re grateful that here in Northeast Florida, your options to satisfy that happy-hour hunger/thirst are about as abundant as alcohol itself, so your cup runneth over—sometimes even literally, if the bartender’s moving briskly. No matter what your location, or your budget, or your specific tastes, there’s something nice in your area (and in your price range, because that’s what happy hour is all about). Of course, there are too many to list here, so we’ll mention just a few of my personal favorites. I’m a writer, so I love to drink. And because I’m a writer, I always have to look for a bargain.

Here on the left bank of the St. Johns River, there are a few happy hour sessions to which the locals pledge allegiance. The first one is at Orsay, 3630 Park St. The chic Riverside hotspot is famous for its oysters—it offers about a half-dozen varieties at any given time. They’re sourced from all over North America, from New England to the Gulf Coast, all the way up into British Columbia—and they’re all half-off until 7 p.m. most every day. This particular delight is in addition to Orsay’s regular range of locally sourced foodstuffs.

Just a few blocks away, in Avondale, is Blue Fish, 3551 St. Johns Ave., another oyster palace lauded locally. Speaking of bivalves, their briny, oceanic mouth-feel goes perfectly with a good craft beer—and there are always plenty of those all over the place. Blue Fish also purveys mussels, while you non-shellfish folks (I’m told many of these exist—thoughts and prayers to all y’all) can delight in everything from baked Brie to tuna tacos, pizza to yucca fries—even osso bucco if you’re feeling fancy.

South Kitchen carries classic American comfort fare, with an emphasis on high-comfort items like chicken nachos and shrimp-andgrits. There are two locations, 3838 Park St. in Avondale, and 150 Pine Lakes Dr. at Nocatee Town Center. They earned a special mention here for being the only place in town with a “yappy hour” menu of complimentary treats for dogs—pups are welcome there any time. Cold water is always free, for pooches and peoples alike.

Do you like tacos? Of course you do—you’re a human being. So take heart: All your favorite tacos spots do happy hour specials, including Lola’s, Burrito Gallery, TacoLu and the newly established Taqueria Cinco, which has drawn raves during its first couple weeks in operation in Five Points. You can’t go wrong with any of these places, but when you check out any of the restaurants listed in this issue, you’ll see most have their own HH offers. I would also recommend TotalHappyHour. com, a website where you can look up happy hour specials based on your location. It’s quite useful, as one might expect.

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HOURS OF OPERATION 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.

SINCE 2012, THE SALTY PELICAN HAS BEEN AMONG FERNANDINA BEACH’S MOST POPULAR

eateries, with high-quality bar food and a gorgeous view of the Amelia River. Owners Al Waldis and T.J. Pelletier leveraged their years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant businesses, which included stints at The Ritz-Carlton and Amelia Island Plantation, to offer qualify food and service in a waterfront setting.

The Salty Pelican menu is replete with traditional and non-traditional bar fare. The usual: chicken wings, burgers, sandwiches and conch fritters—plus seared tuna nachos with seaweed salad, goat cheese, wasabi sesame seeds and Pico de Gallo; shrimp etouffee and Maine lobster rolls. Pelletier says the lobster rolls are a huge hit. “I’m from Maine, so it was important to me to do it the right way.”

Salty Pelican is known for its broiled oysters with your choice of sauce: Pelican Original, Bacon & Bleu Cheese or Rockefeller.

The perennial Best of Jax winner has another hook: an open-air upstairs bar and dining area. Ideal for watching the sun sink into the Amelia River.

WHITEY’S FISH CAMP

2032 C.R. 220, Fleming Island, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com

HOURS OF OPERATION 4:30-9:30 p.m. Mon.; 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Tue.-Thur. & Sun.; 11 a.m.10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat.

THERE REALLY WAS A WHITEY–HE WORKED FOR THE U.S. NAVY. IN 1963, HE AND WIFE ANN HAM

(that’s son Billy in the yellow shirt) opened a humble fish camp—a real one, with bait and tackle, beer, sandwiches, gas and probably ice, for folks who docked there to get what they needed to hit the open water and catch a fish. It became a popular stopover, and soon expanded into a restaurant and even an RV campground.

Today, Whitey’s–a repeat winner in FW’s Best of Jax readers’ poll for Best Fish Camp— is a Northeast Florida legend, where folks take Yankee relatives to see the real Florida. It’s famous for its All-You-Can-Eat local wild-caught catfish, plus seafood, steak, chicken and gator tail. There’s a Tiki bar and live music most nights. Come by boat, motorcycle or car.

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T-RAY’S BURGER STATION

202 S. Eighth St., Fernandina, 261-6310, traysburgerstation.com

HOURS OF OPERATION 7 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat.

IN AN EX-EXXON FILLING STATION IN HISTORIC FERNANDINA, T-RAY’S BURGER STATION IS AN

undisputed local institution, serving breakfast and lunch six days a week; crowds start lining up before 11 a.m. to feast on the famously generous servings.

“Big Ray” Mullis opened the gas station in 1972, and his son T-Ray (shown behind the counter, above), an aspiring restaurateur, sold homemade sandwiches there 20-plus years ago. By 1998, Ray, T-Ray and his wife, Laura, ran a full-time restaurant. The eatery became known for its tagline, “Eat here and get gas!”

Goodies include Kitchen Sink Omelet, Meat Lover’s Omelet, biscuits, bagels or English muffins loaded with ham, bacon or sausage. T-Ray’s has burgers, sure, sandwiches— blackened mahi, portabella mushroom and fish. The signature fried shrimp is all locally caught. T-Ray’s is nationally recognized as the place to go in NEFla—rightfully so, as it’s won many Best Burger crowns in FW’s Best of Jax readers’ poll.

COOP 303

303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 372-4507, coop303.com

HOURS OF OPERATION 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri. & Sat.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

A SHINY ADDITION TO WHAT LOCALS CALL THE CORNER, COOP 303–AL MANSUR’S NEWEST

culinary adventure—features contemporary regional cuisine and a great whiskey selection. On weekends, hit the Parlor to tap your feet to local musicians while sipping on a frosty beverage. Manager JP Diedrich says, “The menus are thoughtfully created with respect, humility and joy. This is FUN dining. Bring your friends and make some new ones.” Share a plate of apps with mix-and-match choices like the house pickles, fresh popcorn and boiled peanuts, then dig into giant sandwiches and heaping portions of most every menu item. Leave room for dessert or order a signature cocktail, like Jim Beam Black Bourbon-based Unforgettable with muddled lemon, mint and blackberries.

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FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR

207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com

HOURS OF OPERATION 11 a.m.-mid. Sun.-Thur.; 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri. & Sat.

TWO WORDS: TABLESIDE GUAC! THIS NEPTUNE BEACH LATIN FUSION JOINT IS KNOWN FOR ITS

top-shelf margaritas and fantastic guacamole. (In fact, Flying Iguana is a perennial Best of Jax winner in both categories.) The menu features tostadas and entrées in a variety of carnivorous and vegetarian options, but The Iguana, smack dab in the middle of Beaches Town Center, is famous for its tacos. Find traditional faves, like slow-roasted carnitas, or more exotic choices, like the Junkyard with grilled chicken, roasted potato, queso, charred corn and a signature flaming iguana sauce. Whatever you’re hangry for, there’s a dish to quell the yen. And if it’s a lovely day (or night), snag a table on the patio.

FU PIZZA

1050 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 503-5142, facebook.com/pg/FUPizza

HOURS OF OPERATION 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS HAS BRANCHED OUT WITH A NEW TWIST. IT ALL STARTED WHEN the next generation of Raikes brothers, Max and David (pictured), took a trip to Italy a few years back. “They fell in love with the pizza,” says proud dad Larry Raikes. When they returned home, the young restaurateurs opened a 3,500-square-foot space in Murray Hill, one side serving traditional Larry’s Giant Subs and the other side offering FU Pizza (for “fired up,” obvee).

Max and David wanted to authentically recreate the Neapolitan pizza they’d loved so much while in Italy. They get their dough and sauce directly from Italy, and they installed a $100,000 water system to replicate water from Brooklyn. Because Brooklyn water! They also hired a top pizza chef, Attilo Albachiara, to train the staff. FU Pizza has a full liquor bar and happy hour is 3-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10-11 p.m. Mon.-Thur.

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The Green Spot

Vegan and vegetarian alternatives are on the rise

BY COURTNEY STRINGFELLOW

D

on’t sacrifice savory meals for a head of lettuce if you’re going greener. Northeast Florida offers residents dozens of flavorful alternatives for those hoping to cut meat and processed foods from their diets. Here are a handful of local businesses that offer primarily raw, vegetarian and vegan cuisine, organized by neighborhood.

The BEACHES

House of Leaf & Bean

14474 Beach Blvd., 379-1291, houseofleafnbean.com

Owner Wen Raiti wants to help foodies get back to a healthier state, one green meal at a time. Not in the mood to mingle after a long day at work?

Customers can order a healthy bite at the drive-thru window. And, yeah, technically, it’s in the Intracoastal area. Whatevs.

Plantology Juice Bar & Café

1013 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 372-7818, plantologycafe.com

Designed with community in mind, this café partners with local businesses and gardens to bring fresh, clean and energizing cuisine to the table. The owners are beach natives who make every effort to use local ingredients and sustainable whole foods.

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

The Mustard Seed Cafe & Juice Bar

833 T.J. Courson Rd., Fernandina Beach, 277-3158, nassauhealthfoods.net

Grab a bite where you shop for groceries. Conveniently located inside Nassau Health Foods, this café is helping folks in the community incorporate vegetarian and vegan items in their regular diet, offering meals to go, a bakery and juices and smoothies.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

Foo Dog Curry Traders 869 Stockton St., 551-0327, badwolftraders.com

Whether you dine in or take it home, you can count on the team at Foo Dog Curry Traders to help all its hungry customers wrap up their day with a colorful, wholesome meal. Every item—vegetarian and glutenfree—is made from scratch, with discernable Southeast Asian and Indian touches in mind. And Foo Dog delivers through Bite Squad.

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BREEZY COFFEE SHOP • WINE BAR

235 Eighth Ave. S., Jax Beach, 241-2211 breezycoffeeshop.com

HOURS OF OPERATION 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.

LOVE A LATTE! OWNER NANCY BARBER SERVES CUSTOMER CLAIRE AT THE COFFEE SHOP & WINE BAR, Jax Beach’s go-to for fresh-baked breakfast pastries, savory breakfast

sandwiches, lunch pitas and salads, scrumptious desserts and, of course, specialty coffee beverages. Nancy (pictured, in blue) says it’s also an excellent spot for an early afternoon beer or glass of wine.

BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS

869 Stockton St., Riverside 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.

2400 Third St. S., Ste. 200, Jax Beach 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. & Sun.

1905 Hendricks Ave., San Marco 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. & Sun.

FOR ZACK BURNETT, MANAGING PARTNER (AND GREEN COFFEE BUYER) OF BOLD BEAN

Coffee Roasters, running a great coffee business is more than producing good-tasting coffee; it’s the entire experience. “We put all of our energy into ensuring a great customer experience,” said Burnett. “This touches on everything from the quality of the products we serve, the ambiance of our shops and the genuine interactions we have with our guests.”

Burnett’s father, Jay, started Bold Bean in 2007. Zack joined in, and by 2010 he’d begun developing a retail model. Bold Bean sources all its coffees in the country of origin, not from a coffee broker’s manifest. In addition to its extensive coffee selection, Bold Bean (a seven-time winner in FW’s Best of Jax poll) has a bake shop, as well as subscription services, custom orders, classes and coffee-related demos. And happy servers like Zach and Emily (pictured) are ready to help.

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Murray Hillbilly

1044 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-6376, murrayhillbilly.com

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

A vegan twist on Southern comfort food, the food-truck-turned-foodsanctuary is helping locals and visitors alike thrive through experiencing a thoughtful plant-based (and tasty) cuisine.

Southern Roots Filling Station

1275 King St., Riverside, 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com

Stop by for a craft coffee beverage and a blisscuit at this bistro-style community-centric café. Before heading out fill up on oils, seeds, soaps and other bulk products you know you need.

Sweet Theory Baking Co.

1243 King St., Riverside, 387-1001, sweettheorybakingco.ffod-24H.com

Indulge in egg-, dairy-, soy-, peanut- and gluten-free desserts without sacrificing an iota of flavor. The maple bacon donut, a local favorite, could fool any meat-lover you can haul in there, with its coconut flakes and hundreds—nay, thousands—of local loyal disciples.

ST. AUGUSTINE

Big Island Bowls

1480 S. Old A1A Blvd., 377-4763, bigislandbowls.com

Brendan and Kelly Schneck left the Ancient City years ago for a life-changing experience in Hawaii. When they returned, they brought the island culture and cuisine with them. Find their food truck in The Village Garden Food Truck Park. It’s right before the confluence of Old Beach Road and A1A, before you get to Anastasia State Park.

Hours vary; check lanopalerarest.com 8206 Philips Hwy., 732-9433 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 39, 992-1666 1629 Hendricks Ave., 399-1768 4530 St. Johns Ave., 388-8828

155 Hampton Point Dr., St. Johns, 230-7879 11112 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175 9734 Crosshill Blvd., 908-4250 2024 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100, 215-2223

LATIN-THEMED LA NOP HAS ALL KINDS OF FRESHLY COOKED-TO-ORDER BURRITOS, PLUS

tostados, chimichangas, burgers, tacos, empanadas and yucca fries. More than 50 craft beers, some local, as well as signature margaritas. Sunday brunch means bottomless mimosas. The baskets of chips and salsa—with a side of queso of course—are sheer bliss.

Add a margarita or a Modelo (or three) for extra bliss.

HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE

The Manatee Café

525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, 826-0210, manateecafe.com

Sit down and stay a while at this cozy café, experiencing cuisine made with certified organically grown ingredients. Whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian, raw foodie or aspiring to be one of the above, this colorful gem has something for everyone. Then shop for local health-centric products and make your own.

Present Moment Café

244 W. King St., 827-4499, presentmomentcafe.com

From kelp noodles and mushroom-nut burgers to wellness shots and cashew vanilla ice cream, this all-vegan café can meet all guests’ dietary needs. Customers may also purchase a variety of healing, non-toxic and recyclable products.

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS Good Dough

10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5424, gooddoughdoughnuts.com

Each of Good Dough’s brioche-style yeast doughnuts is made from scratch at its two locations: one in San Marco and another at St. Johns Town Center. But be quick—fresh ingredients mean popular options can sell out fast.

Pieology Pizzeria

4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, 666-7575, pieology.com

The California-based build-your-own-pizza chain has recently rolled out a new selection of plant-protein toppings: faux sausage, meatball and chicken. There are also gluten-free crusts and vegan cheeses on the menu.

1001 Park St., 5 Points, 508-0342, eathawkers.com 241 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 425-1025

HOURS OF OPERATION 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Tue.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Wed. & Thur.; 11 a.m.-mid. Fri. & Sat.

THIS INNOVATIVE PLACE HAS DOMINATED THE ASIAN FOOD MARKET IN THE AREA WITH recipes based on traditional Southeast Asian street food “hawkers.” From lettuce wraps, spring rolls, East Street Tacos and Roti Canai (a Malaysian flatbread served with curry sauce) to its famous dumplings, pad Thai and wok-seared Canton Cod, Hawkers serves authentic and affordable Asian food in a hip, casual atmosphere.

Antoinette Jonas, Hawkers’ brand manager, said the recipe for Po Po Lo’s Curry is from co-founder Allen Lo’s family. Hawkers has won Best Chinese Cuisine three years running.

The Five Points spot is the first place you see on Park and the Beaches Town Center place is just steps from the ocean.

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FOLIO A + E T

h e best part about talking to Willie Evans Jr. might be his optimistic absurdity. In his world, anything is possible, because if he sets his mind to it, whatever “it” is, can happen. The rapper, deejay, producer and designer keeps his hand in multiple fields, because his brain works in multiple modes. He won’t tell you that directly, though. You’ll figure it out in conversational asides, like, “Now I’m teaching myself how to code.”

Evans, among the most influential and lauded hip hop artists in Northeast Florida, has toured the world, participated in projects like Asamov and Dumbtron, and authored the upcoming album Beat Tape from Mars. Alongside Shannon Coleman and Dillon Maurer, he recently co-hosted a celebratory memorial for the late Duval legend Paten Locke. It was a labor of love for his best friend and musical partner.

This summer, in the weeks after Locke announced his terminal diagnosis, Evans grappled with grief and creativity, wondering what his musical future might look like. But even so, he–along with J-One-Da, Dillon, Basic and Jay Myztroh– conceived and recorded the single “One Time (Paten Locke Tribute).”

Evans has an agile mind that absorbs information and spits out projects. One idea–actually multiple ideas–have been under refinement since about 2002: an audio-visual beat set. That is, he takes “video clips, whether created or found, and puts them together in the same manner as a beat set.” The idea was born when he was a member of seminal Jacksonville hip hop crew Asamov. In those early days, he spoke in terms of “What if?”

“I was pacing around like a madman saying, ‘Listen, guys, I do this thing.

What if we added a video component to the show?’” At the time, his bandmates weren’t too receptive.

This spurred Evans to invest in a secondary character, a solo alter ego called Jeff Devo. By 2004, he’d developed a story and image for Jeff. He’d show up for solo gigs with a small television, and perform a huge disavowal of Devo. “I’m not Jeff Devo,” he would declare.

“Everyone thinks I’m Jeff Devo!”

He’d exit the stage, but not before pressing play on the TV. It wasn’t a seamless method, but it was the very beginning of what would be a project he’d take across America.

WHAT IF

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As he toured, he continued to play with the idea, refining various methods for syncing up music and images, and building a library of imagery and sounds.

“What if I took a video of a person playing a piano [and] what if I could manipulate and chop it up the same way I do a sample?”

Early attempts included haphazard timing and the sort of mismatched equipment that now prompts a roaring laugh from the musician. Later attempts have resulted in the successful custom syncing of drum machine technology to deejay software. The days of attempting to hit two record buttons at the exact same time are over.

Touring was followed by a terrible car accident that spurred Evans to return to school to study digital media. With the encouragement of his professors, the student moved into evermore hypothetical territory.

Now, post-college, Evans continues to explore experiential modes of working.

Sometimes the projects might feel wrong or go awry, but for the artist, unexpected results are part of the reward. “I like to leave things not completely figured out,” Evans told Folio Weekly. “I’ve gotten it to the point where I know what to do and when, so I’ll introduce new things.”

Aesthetically and ideologically, this new iteration of performance aligns Evans with artists like Rashaad Newsome and Emergency Broadcast Network. The New York Times described Newsome’s work as an overlap of contemporary black culture with canonical art. Evans’ work, however, raises the question of canon in contemporary black art–especially as hip hop aesthetics and approach have arguably defined popular culture for the last 30 years. In presenting video within the same performance lexicon as mixing and sampling, Evans is juxtaposing the imagined against the seen. He’s employing the often-deeply playful language associated with hip hop with his individual, collector’s penchant for things rare and obscure. His risky conceptual performances achieve a kind of inter-connected expansiveness that typifies the best parts of rapping, beatmaking and hip hop.

The style has earned him an opening slot for GZA at St. Augustine’s Sing Out Loud Festival. Like Evans, The Wu-Tang Clan founding member is also an iconoclast. But Evans said he’s always ready for potential “zombie stares” of incomprehension, often followed by fruitful after-show conversations. At worst, he laughed, “I’ll be the palate cleanser before.”

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ARTS + EVENTS

WIDE OPEN ROAD

Jacksonville-based photographer RIVER DANA shows 10 prints documenting her travels here, there and everywhere.

The exhibit is up through Sept. 24 at Main Library, Downtown, riverdana.com, free.

PERFORMANCE

CLASSIC IN SAN MARCO Real lawyers (Delegal & Poindexter) sponsor Theatre Jacksonville’s dramatic rendering of Twelve Angry Men, an edgeof-your-seat play adapted by Sherman Sergel and directed by Gloria Ware. It’s staged 8 p.m. Sept.

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; $11 students with ID. VIOLET The musical journey will ‘lift your spirits and stir your soul.’ Michael Lipp directs; musical direction by Anthony Felton. 8 p.m. Sept. 20, 21, 27 & 28 and 2 p.m. Sept. 22 & 29, All Beaches Experimental Theatre, 544 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, abettheatre.com, 249-7177, $0-$24.

R.A.W. MUSIC FESTIVAL The third annual fest features Big Engine, Them Vagabonds, MTR, Side Show, Josh & Sam, The Vinyl Suns, The Cat McWilliams Band and Milltown Road Band, plus food and arts & crafts, noon-10 p.m. Sept. 21 at Flamingo Lake Resort, 3640 Newcomb Rd., 766-0672, park admission $12 adults, $7 kids; free fest admission.

Proceeds benefit the National MS Society and National MS Foundation.

NEIL BERG’S 50 YEARS OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL EMMA Concert Association opens its 41st season with a pop retrospective, with composer Neil Berg and Broadway musicians and rock vocalists. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, 797-2800, emmaconcerts.com, $40.

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Neil Simon’s comingof-age comedy is staged Sept. 19-Oct. 13 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com, $38-$61.

ANNIE, GET YOUR GUN Irving Berlin’s Western romp of a musical opens the season with a party 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, $60; regular shows start 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 and run through Oct. 20 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 8251164, limelight-theatre.org, $27, $10 student rush.

FALL INTO FALL Players by the Sea offers an improv-based acting program, directed by Barbara Colaciello, for middle and high-school aged kids, 4:30 p.m. every Wed. through Dec. 13, 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.

ALL THAT JAZZ FESTIVAL The Dynamic Les DeMerle Quartet plays the styles of headlining artists at Jazz Festival, 1 p.m. Sept. 22, Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore & Bistro, 1430 28 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 18-24, 2019

Park Ave., Fernandina Beach, 601-2118, storyandsongbookstore.com, $45.

BOOKS & POETRY

LIT CRAWL The inaugural Lit Crawl, hosted by The Book Loft, The Patio Place and J.J. Coopers, features local authors Kay Dew Shostak, J.R. Sharp and Tom Hitchcock. The Crawl runs 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, starting at The Patio Place. Register at The Book Loft, 214 Centre St., Fernandina, 261-8991, thebookloftofamelia.com, free.

VELLA MBENNA Author Mbenna reads and signs copies of her book, Muddy Roads Blue Skies, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 21 at The Book Loft, 261-8991, thebookloftofamelia.com.

FLORIDA’S CHANGING WATERS Photographer and environmentalist Lynne Buchanan presents her debut, Florida’s Changing Waters: A Beautiful World in Peril, 4 p.m. Sept. 19, Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore & Bistro, 1430 Park Ave., Fernandina, 601-2118, storyandsongbookstore.com.

COMEDY

COMEDY ZONE LOL Comedy Night with Brian Thomas is 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, $10. Blue Comedy Night features Ozrick Coley, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, $10. The indomitable Rob Schneider, star of stage, screen and … uh … comedy clubs, appears 7 & 9:30 p.m. Sept. 20 & 21, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, comedyzone.com, $30-$40.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Comedy Showdown, with headliner Johnny Mac, plus Nick Distefano, Ace Williams, Daisy Tackett, Brennan Tasseff, Imre Mehesz, Tyler Rhinhart, Aimee LeCours, PJ Rollberg, hosted by Brian Thomas, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 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–Tom Edwards, Mike Shackelford Band, Savanna Leigh Bassett Sept. 21–10 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.

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 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, 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. 24.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First Street, Springfield, 356-2992, karpeles.weebly. com. 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 King James Bible, through Dec. 28.

LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org. America’s Castles: Highlights from the Collection, 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, through Oct. 27. Of Many Ancestors exhibits through Dec. 28.

MUSEUM of SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir.,Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org.

Astronomical Autumn, celebrating the Autumnal Equinox, features live music by Billy & Bella (7-7:30 & 8-8:30 p.m.), a rooftop beer garden, food and fall-themed activities, living history tours of Currents of Time exhibit and a planetarium show on the second floor, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept.

21. Astronaut: Your Journey Begins on Earth runs through Jan. 4.

GALLERIES

The ART CENTER COOPERATIVE 9451 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 430, Regency Square, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. 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 exhibits.

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. St. Johns Cultural Council presents How to Communicate with the Press, with panelists from St. Augustine Social Magazine, Narrow Magazine and Folio Weekly, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Sept. 18; RSVP at presstalk.eventbrite.com. Karl

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ARTS + EVENTS 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.

CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT/HEATHER MOORE COMMUNITY GALLERY 207 N. Laura St., Ste. 300, Downtown, capkids.org. By the Water, 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 work by full- and part-time fine art and graphic design faculty runs through Sept. 26. Artists are 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.

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. Maddie Firestone’s class, Create with Compassion, runs 1-3 p.m. Sept. 21, $50.

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 to purchase.

GRAY 1908 GALLERY 73 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 850-384-3084. Jenna Alexander’s The Flower Map of the United States displays.

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; through Sept. 22; free.

Photo by Samantha Gore

PAStA FINE ART GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 824-0251, pastagalleryart.com.

Photographer Julie Noel Smith’s works are shown in Intentional.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 1 Independent Dr., Ste. 113, Downtown, southlight.com. Hillary Hogue and Nancy Schultz exhibit works in September.

WORD REVOLT ART GALLERY 1249 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 888-5502, wordrevolt.com. The fine art exhibit CO2 displays. The exhibit Glass Works welcomes submissions; apply now.

The YELLOW HOUSE 577 King St., Riverside, theyellowhouseart.org. Take ’Em Down Jax presents Changing the Southern Narrative, a discussion on the monuments and their future, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20; 351-6582. The 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

BEACHES LEGENDS GALA The Beaches Museum presents its 39th gala, with a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions and a seated dinner, as well as the awards presentation honoring Sherri Anthony, Felicia Rhoden, Dr. John Tanner and Kathy Johansen Marvin, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org, $175.

HBCU COLLEGE FAIR Representative Tracie Davis, Councilman Garrett Dennis and CenterOne Foundation host the third annual fair. Students learn about scholarships, admission, and attend workshops on self-motivation, college readiness and career success, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 21, Jessie Ball DuPont Center, 40 E. Adams St., Downtown; free; registration required at eventbrite.com/e/3rdannual-hbcu-college-fair-tickets-62507806532.

ROCKIN’ OUR RIGHTS Indivisible St. Johns, Ponte Vedra United for Progress, Democratic Party of St. Johns County, Womens March Alliance of North Florida and Moms Demand Action present a day of action and celebration, with entertainment, food, a multimedia show, spoken word, art, poetry and info booths, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sept. 22 at Willie Galimore Center, 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, free.

An Evening of EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC Groundbreaking California computer musician CARL STONE performs a free concert at Five Point’s famed Sun-Ray Cinema. Andrew Chadwick and Fiver’s Stereo open. 8 p.m. Wed., Sept. 18, Five Points, sunraycinema.com, free.

NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING SUN-RAY CINEMA It Chapter Two, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice and Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love screen. Downton Abbey starts Sept. 19. 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com.

CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ The Farewell and Maiden screen. Throwback Thursday: The Snows of Kilimanjaro, noon & 6:45 p.m. Sept. 19. Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am and Sword of Trust start Sept. 20. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com.

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Neighborhood Bookstore & Bistro, 1430 Park Ave., Fernandina, 601-2118, storyandsong bookstore.com; donations accepted. Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequality runs 2 p.m. Sept. 21; free.

WGHF IMAX THEATER Dinner & a Movie, with a Mexican buffet, popcorn, 20-oz. beverage and a screening of Brad Pitt’s new one, Ad Astra, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20; $35 member; $40 nonmember. 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.

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CONCERTS

Celebrating the release of their new CD, 8 Songs, 5 CENT PSYCHIATRIST (pictured) performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, supported by Jesse Montoya, Borrowmakat, Pink-Eye Sunday and Single White Herpe, at Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969, $8.

LIVE MUSIC VENUES

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA

SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St. Brian Ernst Sept. 18. Davis Turner Sept.

19. Billy King Sept. 20. Jimmie Coleman Sept. 21. Amy Vickery Sept. 22 SLIDERS, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. Brian Ernst Sept. 19. Hallie Davis, Radio Love Sept. 20. 7 Street Band Sept. 21. Tad Jennings Sept. 22. Joe King Sept. 23. King Eddie & Pili Pili Wed. Mark O’Quinn Tue. The SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher The Macys Sept. 18. John Waters Sept. 20.

Shawn Lane Sept. 21. Brian Ernst Sept. 22

THE BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) ATLANTIC BEACH Brewing Co., 725 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach The Firewater Tent Revival Sept. 21 BLUE JAY Listening Room, 412 N. Second St. Nicholas Edward Williams Sept. 20. Brian Ernst Sept. 21. 3 The Band Sept. 23. Jessica Pounds & Madison Grace Sept. 26 COOP 303, 303 Atlantic Blvd., AB Barrett Thomas Sept. 21 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach Samuel Sanders Sept. 22. J Crew Band Sept. 27 & 28 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd. The Groov every Wed. Akia Thur. Murray Goff Fri. Latin Night: The Pinedas, Caribe Groove, Mandalla every Sat. LYNCH’S, 514 N. First St. Dirty Pete Sept. 18. Split Tone Sept. 19.

Chillula Sept. 22 MAVI Bar & Grill, 2309 Beach Blvd. The Break Evn Band Sept. 20. Billy Bowers Sept. 26 MEZZA, 110 First St., NB Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer Thur. Mezza Shuffle Boxband every Mon. RAGTIME Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB Billy Bowers Sept. 18. Vox Sept.

19. Al Naturale Sept. 19. Party Cartel Sept. 20. Rebecca Day Sept. 25 SINGLETON’S, 4728 Ocean St., Mayport Billy Bowers Sept. 22 SLIDERS, 218 First St., NB Billy Bowers Sept. 23 SURFER The Bar, 200 First St. N. Los Stellarians, S.A. Martinez Sept.

20. Virgil Donati Sept. 22.

WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy. Never Too Late Sept. 18.

David Julia Band Sept. 20. Good Wood Band Sept. 21. The Groov Sept.

24. Great Dames Sept. 25

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC Hall, 19 Ocean St. N. Shawn James Sept. 18. George Porter & Runnin Pardners Sept. 19. Strung Out, Casualties, Inspection 12 Sept. 21. Stand Atlantic, The Faim, WSTR, Hold Close Sept. 22. This Wild Life, The Happy Fits Sept. 26 DAILY’S Place, Sports Complex Games of Thrones Concert Experience Sept. 20. Brantley Gilbert, Michael Ray, Lindsay Ell Sept. 27 The FLORIDA Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St. Snarky Puppy Sept. 24. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Sept. 27 HEMMING Park, 135 Monroe St. Orchestra Fuego Sept. 21 The JUSTICE Pub, 315 E. Bay St. Stellar Circuits, Hawking, Burden Affinity, Pandora & her Box Sept. 18 MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay St. Protohype, Romeo, Gllxy, Flozone Sept.

20. APLSOZ, Stupid Thick, Satisfriction, Allwack, Viral Sept. 22 RITZ Theatre, 829 Davis St. To Aretha with Love Sept. 21 VETERANS Memorial Arena, Sports Complex Alan Jackson, William Michael Morgan Sept. 21 VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams MJ Baker Sept. 20. Bob Ross Sept. 24

FLEMING ISLAND, GREEN COVE

BOONDOCKS, 2808 Henley Rd. Mark Johns Sept. 18. Zeb Padgett Sept.

19. Robbie Litt Band Sept. 20. Paul Ivey, Rockin Machine Sept. 21 WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220 Savannah Leigh Bassett Sept. 19.

Blistur Sept. 20. Southern Rukus Sept. 21. Eric Alabiso Sept. 22

INTRACOASTAL, ARLINGTON

CLIFF’S, 3033 Monument Highway Jones Sept. 20. The Remains Sept. 21 JERRY’S, 13170 Atlantic Blvd. Boogie Freaks Sept. 20

MANDARIN

ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd. Brian Iannucci Wed., Sun. & Tue. IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Duval County Line, Blistur Sept. 19. 7 Street Band Sept. 20. Lift Sept. 21. Pink Paisley Sept. 22

ORANGE PARK

CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave. Julia Gulia Sept. 28 The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd. DJ Rafiki Sept. 24 THRASHER-HORNE Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr. Muddfest: Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel, Tantric Sept. 21

PONTE VEDRA

FIONN MacCOOL’S, 145 Hilden Rd., Nocatee Colm Keegan History of Ireland through Music Sept. 18

PONTE VEDRA Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N. Local Natives, Devon Gilfillian Sept. 20. grandson, nothing, nowhere Sept. 28 TAPS, 2220 C.R. 210 Jay Garrett Sept. 18. Don’t Call Me Shirley Sept. 20

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

DALTON’S, 2620 Blanding Blvd. Duval County Line Sept. 21 MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. Pilgrim’s Progress is screened Sept. 20 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Them Vagabonds Sept. 18.

Geexella Sept. 21. Vanish, Lonelyouth Sept. 22. Youth Fountain, Free Throw, Chris Farren, Macseal Sept. 23 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St. Dino Rhelos, John Shaffer Sept. 19. 5 Cent Psychiatrist CD release show: Jesse Montoya, Borrowmakat, Pink-Eye Sunday, Single White Herpe Sept. 20 RIVER & POST, 1000 Riverside Tad Jennings Sept. 21 RIVERSIDE ARTS Market, 715 Riverside Tom Edwards, Mike Shackelford, Savanna Bassett Sept. 21. Bold City Beer Fest: The Fritz, Zach Deputy, Trail Diver, Bonnie Blue, Ben Strok & Full Electric, Taller Trees Sept. 22

ST. AUGUSTINE

The AMP, 1340C A1A DJ 3 Clops, L.O.V.E. Culture, Willie Evans Jr., GZA Sept. 20, Backyard. Kasey Musgraves, Weyes Blood Benefit Sept. 21.

The Growlers, Phosphorescent Sept. 22, Backyard. Kenny Yarbrough, Southern Tide, Jeremy Morrison Sept. 24, Night Market ARNOLD’S, 3912 N. Ponce de Leon Vegas Gray Sept. 21 COLONIAL QUARTER, 33 St. George St. Baer & the Lady, Claire Vandiver, Sean McCarthy, Remedy Tree, Pellicer Creek Sept. 20. Bears & Lions, The Dunehoppers, Fond Kiser, Grant Paxton Band Sept. 21. DJ Ragamuffin, Free Mace, Night Nurse, Sailor Jane Sept. 22 DOG ROSE Brewing, 77 Bridge St. Brent McGuffen, Denny Blue, Not Quite Dead Sept. 20. The Moonshine, Gwen McMillan, Bridge Street Vibe, Sweet William Sept. 21. Alex Shakar, Lucifer Sam Sept. 22 GAMBLE ROGERS Showcase, Aviles St. Jordan Foley, Dewey Via & Unkl Ray Nutter, Crescent Beach Bluegrass Band, Madi Carr Sept. 21.

Mourning Glories, Jamie Defrates, Lis Williamson, Ben Prestage Sept. 22 NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd. 5 Cent Psychiatrist, Forrest Isn’t Dead, FloWav, The Reinhards, Divebar Sept. 21. Trust Anchor, The Pinecone Shake Sept. 22 ORIOLES NEST, 9155 C.R. 13 Hard Drive Sept. 27 PROHIBITION Kitchen, 119 St. George St. Easy Honey Sept. 19. The Mix, Chillula Sept. 20. Raisin Cake Orchestra, Str8 Up Sept. 21 SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd. The Dog Apollo, Quarter Roy, Virginity, Doug Burns, Temple Rats Sept. 20. GW Souther, Dad’s Day Off, Nathaniel Hawk, Mudtown Sept. 21

SAN MARCO, NORTHBANK

JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks All Get Out, As Cities Burn, Many Rooms, Shawn James, Danny Attack Sept. 18. Oddeven, Broken Silence, Silent/Running Sept. 20. Legions Blind CD release party: Moribus Froot Loops, Shadowed Truths Sept. 21. Brand of Julez Sept. 22 MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd. Walter Parks Sept. 20.

TBA Big Band Sept. 23. Lee Hunter & the Gatherers, Jeff Bradley Sept. 26

CONCERTS 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 SWAMP ASH Oct. 5, Lynch’s Irish Pub ABSENCE of DESPAIR Oct. 5, Jack Rabbits 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, The Amp Backyard The TOASTERS, The SCOTCH BONNETS Oct. 10, Surfer the Bar CHRIS STAPLETON, BROTHERS OSBORNE, KENDELL MARVEL, DAVE COBB, MORGANE STAPLETON 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, The Florida Theatre MAGGIE ROGERS, JACOB BANKS Oct. 11, The Amp STEVEN PAGE TRIO, DEAN FRIEDMAN Oct. 11, PVedra Concert Hall Florida Indie Fest: BRENT BYRD Oct. 12, Dog Rose Brewing CAIN’T NEVER COULD Oct. 12, Hemming Park Beaches Oktoberfest: The EXPENDABLES, The HIP ABDUCTION, HONEY HOUNDS, SWIMM, FLIPTURN, The SUPERVILLAINS, SPLIT TONE, MILES from LONDON, ELLA JET & FUTURE SOUL, The DOG APOLLO, THREE STAR REVIVAL, S.P.O.R.E., FAZE WAVE, WAIT WHAT, The HEADTONES, GARY LAZER EYES, IVAN PULLEY BAND, BILLIE MONARCH BAND, The QUICKENING, BACK to ROCK Student Band Oct. 12 & 13, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach 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 GRETCHEN PETERS Oct. 18, Mudville Music Room 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 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, The 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 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 MATISYAHU Oct. 24, The Amp Backyard

SWITCHFOOT Oct. 24, The Florida Theatre JULIAN MARLEY & the UPRISING Oct. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CLINT BLACK Oct. 25, Thrasher-Horne Center THE LUBBEN BROTHERS Oct. 25, Hemming Park POST MALONE, TYLA YAWEH, SWAE LEE Oct. 25, Vets Mem Arena 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 BRETT YOUNG Nov. 1, Baseball Grounds SAMMY HAGAR & the CIRCLE, NIGHT RANGER Nov. 1, The Amp SATSANG, JOHNNY WAYNE MUSIC 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 The PEYTON BROTHERS Nov. 30, Mudville Music Room 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, The Florida Theatre TRISHA YEARWOOD Dec. 7, The Florida Theatre AMANDA ANNE PLATT & the HONEYCUTTERS Dec. 7, Mudville TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena TOM MASON & the BLUE BUCCANEERS Dec. 14, Mudville Music Room LEANN RIMES Dec. 15, The Florida Theatre HORTON’S HAYRIDE Dec. 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The ISLEY BROTHERS 60th Anniversary Dec. 22, T-U Center

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

VETERANS UNITED, 8999 Western Way The Bald Eagles Sept. 20 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd. Jason Evans Band Sept. 18.

Julia Gulia Sept. 20. Boogie Freaks Sept. 21. Mojo Roux Sept. 22

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

COPPERTOP Bar, 12405 Main St. Pink Paisleys Sept. 20 FLAMINGO LAKE, 3640 Newcomb Rd. 3rd annual R.A.W. Music Fest: Big Engine, Them Vagabonds, MTR, Sideshow, Josh & Sam, The Vinyl Suns, The Cat McWilliams Band Sept. 21 PALMS Fish Camp, 6359 Heckscher Dr. Michael Ward Sept. 18. Taylor Shami Sept. 19. Patrick Rose Sept. 20 SHANTYTOWN, 22 W. Sixth St. Dig Dog, WSA, Pulses, Giraffrica Sept. 25

UPCOMING CONCERTS

MIKE SHACKELFORD, DEAN SPRY, XARIS Sept. 27, Mudville Music Room 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 Bistro Aix Anniversary: The CHRIS THOMAS BAND Sept. 29, Bistro AIX SON VOLT Sept. 29, The Amp Backyard Stage 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

Emerging Aussie pop-rockers THE FAIM (above) tour in support of their new release, State of Mind. They headline here, backed by fellow Aussies Stand Atlantic, plus WSTR and Hold Close (doors 6 p.m.) Sunday, Sept. 22, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, 1904musichall.com, $16 advance.

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CONCERTS

Celebrating the release of their new CD, 8 Songs, 5 CENT PSYCHIATRIST (pictured) performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, supported by Jesse Montoya, Borrowmakat, Pink-Eye Sunday and Single White Herpe, at Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969, $8.

LIVE MUSIC VENUES

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA

SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St. Brian Ernst Sept. 18. Davis Turner Sept.

19. Billy King Sept. 20. Jimmie Coleman Sept. 21. Amy Vickery Sept. 22 SLIDERS, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. Brian Ernst Sept. 19. Hallie Davis, Radio Love Sept. 20. 7 Street Band Sept. 21. Tad Jennings Sept. 22. Joe King Sept. 23. King Eddie & Pili Pili Wed. Mark O’Quinn Tue. The SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher The Macys Sept. 18. John Waters Sept. 20.

Shawn Lane Sept. 21. Brian Ernst Sept. 22

THE BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) ATLANTIC BEACH Brewing Co., 725 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach The Firewater Tent Revival Sept. 21 BLUE JAY Listening Room, 412 N. Second St. Nicholas Edward Williams Sept. 20. Brian Ernst Sept. 21. 3 The Band Sept. 23. Jessica Pounds & Madison Grace Sept. 26 COOP 303, 303 Atlantic Blvd., AB Barrett Thomas Sept. 21 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach Samuel Sanders Sept. 22. J Crew Band Sept. 27 & 28 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd. The Groov every Wed. Akia Thur. Murray Goff Fri. Latin Night: The Pinedas, Caribe Groove, Mandalla every Sat. LYNCH’S, 514 N. First St. Dirty Pete Sept. 18. Split Tone Sept. 19.

Chillula Sept. 22 MAVI Bar & Grill, 2309 Beach Blvd. The Break Evn Band Sept. 20. Billy Bowers Sept. 26 MEZZA, 110 First St., NB Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer Thur. Mezza Shuffle Boxband every Mon. RAGTIME Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB Billy Bowers Sept. 18. Vox Sept.

19. Al Naturale Sept. 19. Party Cartel Sept. 20. Rebecca Day Sept. 25 SINGLETON’S, 4728 Ocean St., Mayport Billy Bowers Sept. 22 SLIDERS, 218 First St., NB Billy Bowers Sept. 23 SURFER The Bar, 200 First St. N. Los Stellarians, S.A. Martinez Sept.

20. Virgil Donati Sept. 22.

WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy. Never Too Late Sept. 18.

David Julia Band Sept. 20. Good Wood Band Sept. 21. The Groov Sept.

24. Great Dames Sept. 25

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC Hall, 19 Ocean St. N. Shawn James Sept. 18. George Porter & Runnin Pardners Sept. 19. Strung Out, Casualties, Inspection 12 Sept. 21. Stand Atlantic, The Faim, WSTR, Hold Close Sept. 22. This Wild Life, The Happy Fits Sept. 26 DAILY’S Place, Sports Complex Games of Thrones Concert Experience Sept. 20. Brantley Gilbert, Michael Ray, Lindsay Ell Sept. 27 The FLORIDA Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St. Snarky Puppy Sept. 24. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Sept. 27 HEMMING Park, 135 Monroe St. Orchestra Fuego Sept. 21 The JUSTICE Pub, 315 E. Bay St. Stellar Circuits, Hawking, Burden Affinity, Pandora & her Box Sept. 18 MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay St. Protohype, Romeo, Gllxy, Flozone Sept.

20. APLSOZ, Stupid Thick, Satisfriction, Allwack, Viral Sept. 22 RITZ Theatre, 829 Davis St. To Aretha with Love Sept. 21 VETERANS Memorial Arena, Sports Complex Alan Jackson, William Michael Morgan Sept. 21 VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams MJ Baker Sept. 20. Bob Ross Sept. 24

FLEMING ISLAND, GREEN COVE

BOONDOCKS, 2808 Henley Rd. Mark Johns Sept. 18. Zeb Padgett Sept.

19. Robbie Litt Band Sept. 20. Paul Ivey, Rockin Machine Sept. 21 WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220 Savannah Leigh Bassett Sept. 19.

Blistur Sept. 20. Southern Rukus Sept. 21. Eric Alabiso Sept. 22

INTRACOASTAL, ARLINGTON

CLIFF’S, 3033 Monument Highway Jones Sept. 20. The Remains Sept. 21 JERRY’S, 13170 Atlantic Blvd. Boogie Freaks Sept. 20

MANDARIN

ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd. Brian Iannucci Wed., Sun. & Tue. IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Duval County Line, Blistur Sept. 19. 7 Street Band Sept. 20. Lift Sept. 21. Pink Paisley Sept. 22

ORANGE PARK

CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave. Julia Gulia Sept. 28 The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd. DJ Rafiki Sept. 24 THRASHER-HORNE Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr. Muddfest: Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel, Tantric Sept. 21

PONTE VEDRA

FIONN MacCOOL’S, 145 Hilden Rd., Nocatee Colm Keegan History of Ireland through Music Sept. 18

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PONTE VEDRA Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N. Local Natives, Devon Gilfillian Sept. 20. grandson, nothing, nowhere Sept. 28 TAPS, 2220 C.R. 210 Jay Garrett Sept. 18. Don’t Call Me Shirley Sept. 20

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

DALTON’S, 2620 Blanding Blvd. Duval County Line Sept. 21 MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. Pilgrim’s Progress is screened Sept. 20 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Them Vagabonds Sept. 18.

Geexella Sept. 21. Vanish, Lonelyouth Sept. 22. Youth Fountain, Free Throw, Chris Farren, Macseal Sept. 23 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St. Dino Rhelos, John Shaffer Sept. 19. 5 Cent Psychiatrist CD release show: Jesse Montoya, Borrowmakat, Pink-Eye Sunday, Single White Herpe Sept. 20 RIVER & POST, 1000 Riverside Tad Jennings Sept. 21 RIVERSIDE ARTS Market, 715 Riverside Tom Edwards, Mike Shackelford, Savanna Bassett Sept. 21. Bold City Beer Fest: The Fritz, Zach Deputy, Trail Diver, Bonnie Blue, Ben Strok & Full Electric, Taller Trees Sept. 22

ST. AUGUSTINE

The AMP, 1340C A1A DJ 3 Clops, L.O.V.E. Culture, Willie Evans Jr., GZA Sept. 20, Backyard. Kasey Musgraves, Weyes Blood Benefit Sept. 21.

The Growlers, Phosphorescent Sept. 22, Backyard. Kenny Yarbrough, Southern Tide, Jeremy Morrison Sept. 24, Night Market ARNOLD’S, 3912 N. Ponce de Leon Vegas Gray Sept. 21 COLONIAL QUARTER, 33 St. George St. Baer & the Lady, Claire Vandiver, Sean McCarthy, Remedy Tree, Pellicer Creek Sept. 20. Bears & Lions, The Dunehoppers, Fond Kiser, Grant Paxton Band Sept. 21. DJ Ragamuffin, Free Mace, Night Nurse, Sailor Jane Sept. 22 DOG ROSE Brewing, 77 Bridge St. Brent McGuffen, Denny Blue, Not Quite Dead Sept. 20. The Moonshine, Gwen McMillan, Bridge Street Vibe, Sweet William Sept. 21. Alex Shakar, Lucifer Sam Sept. 22 GAMBLE ROGERS Showcase, Aviles St. Jordan Foley, Dewey Via & Unkl Ray Nutter, Crescent Beach Bluegrass Band, Madi Carr Sept. 21.

Mourning Glories, Jamie Defrates, Lis Williamson, Ben Prestage Sept. 22 NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd. 5 Cent Psychiatrist, Forrest Isn’t Dead, FloWav, The Reinhards, Divebar Sept. 21. Trust Anchor, The Pinecone Shake Sept. 22 ORIOLES NEST, 9155 C.R. 13 Hard Drive Sept. 27 PROHIBITION Kitchen, 119 St. George St. Easy Honey Sept. 19. The Mix, Chillula Sept. 20. Raisin Cake Orchestra, Str8 Up Sept. 21 SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd. The Dog Apollo, Quarter Roy, Virginity, Doug Burns, Temple Rats Sept. 20. GW Souther, Dad’s Day Off, Nathaniel Hawk, Mudtown Sept. 21

SAN MARCO, NORTHBANK

JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks All Get Out, As Cities Burn, Many Rooms, Shawn James, Danny Attack Sept. 18. Oddeven, Broken Silence, Silent/Running Sept. 20. Legions Blind CD release party: Moribus Froot Loops, Shadowed Truths Sept. 21. Brand of Julez Sept. 22 MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd. Walter Parks Sept. 20.

TBA Big Band Sept. 23. Lee Hunter & the Gatherers, Jeff Bradley Sept. 26

CONCERTS 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 SWAMP ASH Oct. 5, Lynch’s Irish Pub ABSENCE of DESPAIR Oct. 5, Jack Rabbits 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, The Amp Backyard The TOASTERS, The SCOTCH BONNETS Oct. 10, Surfer the Bar CHRIS STAPLETON, BROTHERS OSBORNE, KENDELL MARVEL, DAVE COBB, MORGANE STAPLETON 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, The Florida Theatre MAGGIE ROGERS, JACOB BANKS Oct. 11, The Amp STEVEN PAGE TRIO, DEAN FRIEDMAN Oct. 11, PVedra Concert Hall Florida Indie Fest: BRENT BYRD Oct. 12, Dog Rose Brewing CAIN’T NEVER COULD Oct. 12, Hemming Park Beaches Oktoberfest: The EXPENDABLES, The HIP ABDUCTION, HONEY HOUNDS, SWIMM, FLIPTURN, The SUPERVILLAINS, SPLIT TONE, MILES from LONDON, ELLA JET & FUTURE SOUL, The DOG APOLLO, THREE STAR REVIVAL, S.P.O.R.E., FAZE WAVE, WAIT WHAT, The HEADTONES, GARY LAZER EYES, IVAN PULLEY BAND, BILLIE MONARCH BAND, The QUICKENING, BACK to ROCK Student Band Oct. 12 & 13, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach 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 GRETCHEN PETERS Oct. 18, Mudville Music Room 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 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, The 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 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 MATISYAHU Oct. 24, The Amp Backyard

SWITCHFOOT Oct. 24, The Florida Theatre JULIAN MARLEY & the UPRISING Oct. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CLINT BLACK Oct. 25, Thrasher-Horne Center THE LUBBEN BROTHERS Oct. 25, Hemming Park POST MALONE, TYLA YAWEH, SWAE LEE Oct. 25, Vets Mem Arena 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 BRETT YOUNG Nov. 1, Baseball Grounds SAMMY HAGAR & the CIRCLE, NIGHT RANGER Nov. 1, The Amp SATSANG, JOHNNY WAYNE MUSIC 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 The PEYTON BROTHERS Nov. 30, Mudville Music Room 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, The Florida Theatre TRISHA YEARWOOD Dec. 7, The Florida Theatre AMANDA ANNE PLATT & the HONEYCUTTERS Dec. 7, Mudville TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena TOM MASON & the BLUE BUCCANEERS Dec. 14, Mudville Music Room LEANN RIMES Dec. 15, The Florida Theatre HORTON’S HAYRIDE Dec. 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The ISLEY BROTHERS 60th Anniversary Dec. 22, T-U Center

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

VETERANS UNITED, 8999 Western Way The Bald Eagles Sept. 20 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd. Jason Evans Band Sept. 18.

Julia Gulia Sept. 20. Boogie Freaks Sept. 21. Mojo Roux Sept. 22

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

COPPERTOP Bar, 12405 Main St. Pink Paisleys Sept. 20 FLAMINGO LAKE, 3640 Newcomb Rd. 3rd annual R.A.W. Music Fest: Big Engine, Them Vagabonds, MTR, Sideshow, Josh & Sam, The Vinyl Suns, The Cat McWilliams Band Sept. 21 PALMS Fish Camp, 6359 Heckscher Dr. Michael Ward Sept. 18. Taylor Shami Sept. 19. Patrick Rose Sept. 20 SHANTYTOWN, 22 W. Sixth St. Dig Dog, WSA, Pulses, Giraffrica Sept. 25

UPCOMING CONCERTS

MIKE SHACKELFORD, DEAN SPRY, XARIS Sept. 27, Mudville Music Room 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 Bistro Aix Anniversary: The CHRIS THOMAS BAND Sept. 29, Bistro AIX SON VOLT Sept. 29, The Amp Backyard Stage 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

Emerging Aussie pop-rockers THE FAIM (above) tour in support of their new release, State of Mind. They headline here, backed by fellow Aussies Stand Atlantic, plus WSTR and Hold Close (doors 6 p.m.) Sunday, Sept. 22, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, 1904musichall.com, $16 advance.

FOLIO PETS

TATOR

LOCAL PET EVENTS & ADOPTABLES TOAST TO THE ANIMALS The 21st annual fundraiser, with beer, wine and small bites from the area’s best restaurants, silent and live auctions, and live music by The Band Be Easy, 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at TIAA Bank Field’s West Club, Sports Complex, 725-8766, jaxhumane.org. Proceeds benefit the Jacksonville Humane Society medical fund for pets in need. $100 advance; $125 door, jaxhumane.org/toast.

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PETS LIKE ME: Behind every good human is an waiting to share its story w

THIS LIVESTOCK GUARD DOG KEEPS THE HERDS SAFE DOGS HAVE MANY ROLES IN EVERYDAY life, from household pets to hunting companions to pillars of internet culture. When it comes to their place on the farm, dogs play another role that’s just as significant.

Livestock guardian dogs can be considered an upgrade of any old farm dog. They are intelligent, loyal and brave in keeping predators at bay.

LIVESTOCK LIFESAVER Davi: How did you get your name?

Tator: I picked it for myself. My mom had lots of name suggestions which all sounded cool, but when I heard Tator, I leapt for joy and spun in a circle.

What’s the most interesting thing about you?

I have an extra-keen sense of sight and hearing, so I can detect the faintest sounds and quivering movements from miles away. Then I bark until I feel the threat has gone.

Tell me something about livestock guard dogs that would surprise people.

Believe it or not, we’re some of the calmest breeds around. Plus, we love the great outdoors and will happily venture out to the most exposed locations even in the harshest conditions, which means winter is no problem.

What qualities make a good livestock guard dog?

Trustworthiness, so we don’t roam away or act aggressively toward livestock; attentiveness, so we’re aware of threats from predators; and protectiveness, so we attempt to ward off predators.

What is your daily routine on the farm?

I get up at the crack of dawn, gulp down breakfast, and patrol the pastures. My mom often visits and brings special snacks, and the pet dogs sometimes tag along. It’s nearly impossible not to run and play with these pups, but I can’t let it distract me from my responsibilities and tank my

performance. After my evening chow, I pull the night shift before moseying into the barn and hitting the hay.

What do you love most about your job?

Lying under the big shady trees where I can keep a close eye on the farm and actively look for predators. It’s not laziness—it’s a way to conserve energy so I am able to spring into action at a moment’s notice.

I’M A LAID-BACK, COMPASSIONATE CAT. I’m three years old, seeking a fun-loving human companion who won’t mind sharing the Netflix.

Likes: laser pointers and being petted. Loves: pillow snuggling in bed and being held. Go to jaxhumane.org to find out how to adopt me!

ADOPT A BARK IN THE PARK The third annual adoption event features a dog kissing booth, pet vendors, microchip checks, demonstrations, a ball pit and more, as well as adoptions, 10 a.m.1 p.m. Sept. 21 at Riverside Park, 753 Park St., 389-2449, free admission. Wait a minute … a dog kissing booth? We’re there!

Which predators are most intimidating?

I am not afraid of anything. I was bred for this kind of work, but I’d say coyotes may be the most daunting.

PAINT YOUR PET’S PORTRAIT Bring in your pet’s photo and immortalize him/her in a painting you make, with instruction and resources from Gogh Create. 6-8 p.m. Sept. 23, Atlantic Beach Arts Market, 1805 Mayport Rd., 372-7442, goghcreate.com, $35.

What’s been your biggest challenge?

The pig. He doesn’t really like me, so I’ve learned to give him a wide berth.

But it’s fine. I do respect him, and he was here first.

ZOEE, READING THERAPY DOG The learned dog listens to school-age kids read at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Webb Wesconnett Library, 6887 103rd St., Westside, 778-7305, jaxpubliclibrary.org.

What’s the biggest difference between a livestock guardian dog and a pet dog?

We spend our days and nights roaming the areas around the farm and responding to potential threats. We sleep outside of the house and, unlike other dogs, we don’t show devotion by wagging our tails and fetching slippers.

Instead, we show it in our own way—by being alert and protecting our family from danger.

Not just any dog has the instincts needed for this job. Livestock Guardian Dogs are uniquely wired and must be treated and handled differently than pet dogs. They work around the clock, sleeping for short stints but all the while ready to protect the stock on the farm and keep an eye out for you and your family, no matter where you are.

Davi Davi the Dachshund loves the rustic atmosphere of a Southern farm— especially when he sleeps in the hay and makes friends with animals he’s never seen in his life!

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CHEVY

I’M THREE YEARS OLD; MY FAVORITE THINGS to do are tug-of-war and being the big spoon.

I’m excited when I meet new people–I love attention! I already know some basic commands and love playing. If you’d like to meet me, visit JHS at 8464 Beach Blvd. on the Southside.

READ WITH KASPER Kids practice reading to real, live dog Kasper, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 23, Regency Square Branch Library, 9900 Regency Sq. Blvd., 726-5142, jaxpubliclibrary.org.

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WEED & FEED On Sept. 3, Sharonville’s police department turned a citizen’s misconceptions about marijuana laws in Hamilton County, Ohio, into a teaching moment. The cops posted on their Facebook page a recording of a call on Aug. 25 from “Mr. Marilyn Manson,” who complained “two Sharonville cops ... stole my f**ing weed last night.” The angry man insisted that anything “under 100 grams is cool, right?” but was, in fact, not cool. It’s legal to possess up to 100 grams of marijuana in Cincinnati, but that doesn’t cover the whole county, including Sharonville. The officers who confiscated the weed were arresting the man’s wife, whom he identified as Marilyn Manson during the call, when they found the contraband in her purse. In a second call to police, the caller complained the cops had taken his carryout order from Red Lobster. “It was a fresh meal of Cajun f**ing pasta!” he ranted.

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WAS IT AN OZZY T-SHIRT? On Aug. 22, Melinda Frye Toney, of Oak Hill, W.Va., was charged with wanton endangerment for brandishing a pistol in New Life Apostolic Church’s parking lot on May 11. It seems Melinda, wife of Pastor Earl Toney, and Lori Haywood, wife of Youth Pastor David Haywood, had an ongoing conflict, according to a police spokesman. Fayette County Sheriff ’s Det. Kevin Willis told the Register-Herald of Beckley the “straw that broke the camel’s back” was an argument over a T-shirt Lori Haywood wore to a church event. The two couples met at the church that day to try to hash out the wives’ differences but, said Willis, “[I]t just made it worse, I think.” Melinda left the meeting and went to her car, where she grabbed her firearm.

When Pastor Earl moved to stop her, the gun discharged. Det. Willis confirmed Melinda Toney had a concealed weapon permit.

HOLD MY BEER, OSHIFFER Police in Wilton, Conn., told WVIT they scored a two-fer on Sept. 7, thanks to 64-year-old Ellen NeedlemanO’Neill. She was arrested that afternoon when a caller told police a driver hit a parked car in a parking lot. Officers did field sobriety tests; Needleman-O’Neill failed. She was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and possession of a controlled substance (Tylenol 3 was in her bag). Police released her but, hours later, she was seen driving off from a liquor store. Cops stopped her again and deemed her still under the influence. Cops said Needleman-O’Neill didn’t

have a valid driver’s license, hadn’t registered her vehicle, and lost her right to drive after the first offense earlier that day. She was charged with more crimes; court convenes Sept. 17.

BUT WHAT A SHOWMAN! On Aug. 10, a Texas motorcyclist, memorably nicknamed “Baby Jesus,” taunted Blue Mound police as they tried to pull him over. Police posted dashcam video of Jesus Sebastian Gomez doing wheelies and standing on his motorcycle as he wove in and out of traffic, eventually eluding officers. Fox News reported witnesses seeing the video helped identify the rider, and cops issued a statement urging Gomez to turn himself in. “[Y]ou need to come speak with us regarding this incident or we can come to you. (We could have a come to ‘Baby Jesus’ meeting),” they offered. Gomez surrendered at Tarrant County Sheriff ’s Office Sept. 4 and was charged with evading arrest.

WHO’S ON FIRST? Rep. Raul Ruiz, 47, a California Democrat representing the 36th Congressional District, may face an unusual opponent in the November 2020 election: GOP candidate Raul Ruiz, 57, a construction contractor. “I want to give the citizens another option,” challenger Ruiz told Politico. “I’ll say this. I had the name first.” ’COURSE IT’S THREE MINUTES TO WAPNER Yusuke Taniguchi, 34, a shopping mall clerk in Koto City, Japan, was arrested earlier this year for using his superpower—a photographic memory—for apparent evil. Police say Taniguchi memorized more than 1,300 numbers from credit cards as people used them at his shop register, SoraNews reported. He admitted to investigators that he’d remember the name, card number, expiration date and security code, then write it all down as the customer left, later using the accounts to make online purchases of items which he then sold. From his orders for two expensive handbags, police tracked him to his address, where they found a notebook listing hundreds of accounts.

I THINK SHE’S SAYING “OIL OF OLAY” The SCClub, a Nantes, France, nightclub, is marking its fifth anniversary with a new gimmick: robot pole dancers. The bots, in high heels, sport a CCTV camera for a head, and mannequin parts overlaid on their robot bodies, reported Sky News. The camera/head is designed to “play with the notion of voyeurism,” designer Giles Walker explained.

Club owner Laurent Roue assured patrons the robots won’t replace his 10 human dancers. weirdnewstips@amuniversal.com

LAST CONQUISTADORS

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EPISODE 3.1: DOWN THE WELL As soon as the bay doors opened, the change in heat and pressure was obvious.

Donovin Lamont could hear the metal and ceramic clink and groan in response.

Earth’s jewel blue really struck him at that moment. When the lander tipped forward, the module was shot with naked sunlight.

They were free, not so much flying as falling. Looking up, Lamont could see the Bronco shrink into the blackness with a speed that made him queasy. He thought to close his eyes, then said, “No. Look down.”

Lamont’s personal journey was interrupted by Commander Liu’s voice in his helmet. “We’re away. Attitude control.”

Garcia: “Deceleration thrusters engaged.

We have positive attitude … now.”

As Anna spoke, Lamont felt the lander shift back and stabilize. The shot of sun burst in again and stayed.

Garcia: “OK, Commander, we are in the gravity well, velocity 1,2000 kph.”

Liu: “Um, yeah, could we slow that down to closer to 1,000 kph? We don’t want to break the sound barrier in this thing.”

Garcia: “Adjusting descent veloc … ” Mischenko cuts in. “Commander, atmospheric shielding is … is depolarizing.”

Liu was surprised by her own panic.

“What!? Mischenko, you said ‘Green,’ dammit. What’s status?”

The glow through the glass was no longer sunlight. Angry, orange spikes stabbed up and wrapped the lander in a closing fist of fire. Lamont was sure he heard the tinkling clinks of ceramic in a kiln.

Mischenko: “Positive is now negative and vice-versa. Earth’s magnetosphere … ” Lamont felt himself spin forward, then his head snapped back. His view from the crew cabin rotated. Earth was now up.

Fire.

A shutter, a jolt, and the egg carton cracked.

E3.2: STARBURST Lariat lander was not made to enter Earth’s atmosphere head-first. Ceramic composite heat-shielding was on the bottom and the sides of the craft, much like the original Earth orbiter/landers, like Columbia. An electromagnetic field was to be the shield for the rest of the vessel.

Earth’s atmosphere wasn’t having any of it. She treated the Lariat like any rock entering her space.

If someone from the surface could see the Lariat, its crew and its payload drop into Earth, they might have been reminded of fireworks and exclaimed, “Ooooh, a ‘Starburst’!” The payload in the wider undercarriage of the Lariat took the most shear and broke off from

the ship, leaving the crew module to spin its own way down. If there was one redeeming aspect to the day’s events, it was that.

Free of the payload’s bulk, the crew module’s descent velocity was greatly reduced. However, this grace simply slowed the crew’s descent from flaming oblivion to catastrophic break-up of the module and scattering to the points of a dysfunctional compass.

Lariat was not a safer vessel for the crew than their own enviro suits. The suits still relied on technology that had suddenly become unreliable, though.

Parachutes were practically ancient technology, but to survive entry into the atmosphere, they had been packed into shielded compartments on the backs of the suits. They required the suits’ technology to be functional to deploy.

Anna Garcia could not get hers to do so.

“Garcia to Liu. Come in, Commander.”

No answer. “Garcia to Bronco. Come in, Bronco.” Nothing. “Lariat crew, come in.”

No answer. She looked around. Just to her left, she could see Donovin Lamont spreadeagle in a flat spin.

Anna’s training responded faster than her mind. She clapped her hands to her sides, her ankles together, and bent toward her pinwheeled colleague. If she missed, she knew his flat spin would send her into an end-over-end spin. “Don’t miss,” she told herself.

As she closed in, she spread her arms, to slow her speed and to grab him. She wrapped her arms around his torso.

Now they were rolling together like a sled going downhill. “Vin! You OK?” She didn’t know if his helmet audio worked.

“Donni, you awake?”

A drowsy slur came through her helmet radio, “Don’t call me ‘Donni’.”

Choking back joy, fear and panic, Anna managed to tell him, “Glad you’re back.

Listen, I need you to engage your thrusters, just the legs. Got it?”

“OK. Just the legs.” Donovin bent his forearm panel toward his face and tapped the controls for leg thrusters. They jerked upward violently. Anna almost lost her grip, but held on.

They were descending now as if by parachute when a voice came into both of their helmets. “Lariat crew, sound off. This is Cdr. Liu.” Donovin exclaimed, “That’s Liu! She’s alive!”

At that moment, Anna’s parachute deployed on its own and they were pulled back up.

Anna scoffed, “Are you shitting me?”

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

ANTON CHEKHOV, CALVIN & HOBBES, JACK BENNY & RUBY DEE

ARIES (March 21-April 19): We’re in the equinoctial season, when the sun seems to hover directly over the equator; the lengths of night and day are equal.

For all of us, but especially you, it’s a good phase to conjure and cultivate more sweet symmetry, calming balance and healing harmony. In that spirit, suspend rough, tough approaches you might have in regard to those themes. Resist the temptation to slam two opposites together just to see what happens. Avoid the pseudo-fun of purging by day and bingeing by night. And don’t get swept up in hating what you love or loving what you hate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I tell you what freedom is to me: no fear,” said singer and activist Nina Simone.

It’s doubtful there ever came a time when she reached the perfect embodiment of that idyllic state, though. How can any of us empty out our anxiety so completely as to be utterly emancipated? Not possible. That’s the bad news.

The good news? In the weeks ahead, you could potentially be as unafraid as you’ve ever been. For best results, try to be sure love is your primary motivation in all you do, say and think.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some things don’t change much. The beautiful marine animal species pearly nautilus, native to the South Pacific, is much the same as it was 150 million years ago. Then there’s Fuggerei, a walled enclave within the German city of Augsburg. The rent’s cheap, about one U.S. dollar a year–which hasn’t increased in almost 500 years. I’m in awe of these bastions of stability, and wish there were more symbolic anchors, but I advise you to go a different way. In the next few weeks, it’s wise to be a maestro of mutability, a connoisseur of transformation, an adept of novelty.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Granny Smith apples are available all over.

But before 1868, the tart, crispy, juicy fruit didn’t exist. Around that time, an Australian mother of eight, Maria Ann Smith, threw the cores of French crab apples out the window while she was cooking. The seeds were fertilized by the pollen from a different, unknown variety of apple, and a new type was born: Granny Smith. The possibility of a comparable event is in your future: a lucky accident enabling you to weave two interesting threads into a fascinating third one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Every masterpiece is just dirt and ash put together in some perfect way,” writes storyteller Chuck Palahniuk, who’s written several novelistic masterpieces. According to my astrological omen-analysis, you’ve assembled much of the dirt and ash needed for your next masterpiece, and you’re ready to move on to the next phase. What is it? Identifying help and support you need for the rest of the process.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1959, scandal erupted among Americans who loved peanut butter. Studies revealed manufacturers had added so much hydrogenated vegetable oil and glycerin to their product, only 75 percent of it could truly be called peanut butter. So began a long legal process to restore high standards. Finally, a new law was enacted specifying no company could sell a product called “peanut butter” unless it contained at least 90 percent peanuts. I hope this fight for purity inspires you to conduct a comparable campaign.

Ensure all your life’s important resources and influences are at peak intensity and efficiency. Say NO to dilution and adulteration.

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fair with thrill rides, art galleries, gardens and sideshows. One of its features was The Golden Book of Cleveland, a 2.5-ton, 6,000-page text the size of a mattress. After the expo closed down, the “biggest book in the world” vanished.

If it still exists, no one knows where it is. I bet there’s a symbolic version of The Golden Book of Cleveland in your life. You’ve lost track of a major Something that’s tough to misplace. The good news: If you intensify your search, you’ll find it before the end of 2019.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1990, New Zealand appointed educator, magician and comedian Ian Brackenbury Channell to be the official Wizard of New Zealand. His jobs include protecting the government, blessing new enterprises, casting out evil spirits, upsetting fanatics and cheering people up. The weeks ahead are a great time to find a similar inspirational force. No need to scrimp. According to my reading of cosmic energies, you may be extravagant to get what you need to thrive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Do silly things,” advised playwright Anton Chekhov. “Foolishness is a great deal more vital and healthy than our straining and striving after a meaningful life.”

That’s a perspective worth using now and then. Most of us go through phases when we take things too seriously, too personally and too literally. Bouts of absurdity can heal that affliction. Now is NOT one of those times for you, though. Just the reverse is true. A serious, noble quest for a meaningful life can be rewarding in the next few weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Before comedian Jack Benny died in 1974, he arranged to have a florist deliver a single red rose to his wife every day for the rest of her life. She lived another nine years, and received more than 3,000 of the floral gifts.

Even though you’ll be around for a long time, the weeks ahead are a good time to establish a similar custom: commit to providing regular blessings to a person or persons for whom you care deeply. This bold decision is in alignment with astrological omens, which suggest you can generate substantial benefits by being creative with your generosity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Actress and author Ruby Dee created an unusual prayer. “God,” she wrote, “make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear.” She was an intrepid activist who risked her reputation and career working for the Civil Rights Movement and other idealistic causes. It’s good sense for you to adopt her exceptional request to a Higher Power. You’re in a phase when doing what intimidates you or makes you nervous generates practical blessings.

Maybe the best way to motivate and mobilize is to get a bit flustered or unsettled.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The popular cartoon strip Calvin and Hobbes was in 2,400 newspapers in 50 countries for 10 years, wielding a sizable cultural influence.

For example, in 1992, six-year-old Calvin decided “The Big Bang” was a boring term for how the universe began, and proposed it be called the “Horrendous Space Kablooie.” Some real scientists subsequently adopted Calvin’s innovation, and it’s been invoked playfully but seriously in university courses and textbooks. In that spirit, give new names to whatever you want to spice up. You have serious power to reshape and revamp the components of your world.

Identify-Shifting Time!

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

FOLIO WEED

SCREEN SHOTS SHELTON RAIDS THE FILM ARCHIVES ONE VERY POPULAR RECURRING FEATURE of this column has been our running list of songs about cannabis. It’s easy to write, easy to read and consistently useful (which checks damn near every relevant box in this business). We will continue bringing you more of that stuff every few weeks for the rest of my life, but this week let’s look at a couple of movies in which marijuana figures prominently in the plot. They also all involve the music business, which I’m sure Ansliger would appreciate.

THE GENE KRUPA STORY (1959) Krupa (1909-’73) was the drummer of choice for George Gershwin, and the man responsible not only for the arrangement of the modern drum kit, but (through his friendship with Avedis Zildjian) for naming several of its key components (such as the ride cymbal, crash cymbal, splash cymbal and the hi-hat). His tom-tom work on Benny Goodman’s “Sing Sing Sing” (1937) may be the iconic sound of the Swing Era— it helped him become the first drummer in history whose fame eclipsed the other band members. He split with Krupa in 1938, and five years later was among the first group of celebrities busted for marijuana possession, a situation that plays for hilariously dramatic effect in the movie but, for realsies, nearly destroyed his career. The movie isn’t good at all, but it’s great, if you know what I mean. It has a lot of great jazz artists (Anita O’Day and Shelly Manne pop up in cameos); its soundtrack was anchored

by Krupa himself. Ironically, the doomed and ruthlessly underrated Sal Mineo was chosen to portray Gene Krupa.

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM (1955) This great movie, based on Nelson Algren’s greater 1949 novel, is not actually about marijuana, but aside from Reefer Madness itself, the classic scared-straight story may be the most notorious film about drug

abuse ever made. Ol’ Blue Eyes, aka Frank Sinatra, plays Frankie Machine, a jazz drummer and card dealer nearly destroyed by a morphine addiction, which mirrors many real-life tales from the postwar jazz scene, which led directly to the opiate crisis wrecking our country today. The scene in which Frankie kicks the horse coldturkey is the best depiction of the process in movie history, due entirely to Sinatra’s brutal yet oddly sexy pathos. The scene feels real because he was actually fighting an addiction of his own at the time—an addiction to Ava Gardner. (Incidentally, Algren also wrote the novel A Walk on the Wild Side, which lent its title to Velvet Underground singer Lou Reed’s most famous song. That nugget alone earns the author a special place in the long, sordid history of drugs in America.)

THE HARDER THEY COME (1972) When then-president George W. Bush sent his twin daughters off to college (where they were famously smoked-out and then snitched-out by Ashton Kutcher, who gets a pass because he married Mila Kunis, etc.), he gave them a care package that allegedly included three CDs: Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited, Bob Marley’s Legend compilation and the soundtrack to this classic Jimmy Cliff film. (This story confirms what we already knew about Dubya: bad president, great dad.) Exactly one year before “Catch a Fire” made Marley an instant international star, it was Cliff who brought reggae to mainstream America. He stars in the near-universal story of an aspiring musician who starts selling weed to pay the bills; we’ve all known that guy, or even been that guy.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ PEPPERS FIASCO EXPOSES CORRUPTION AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF CITY GOVERNMENT TOTO WAS THE HERO OF THE WIZARD

of Oz. He was Dorothy’s canine companion who pulled back the huge curtain to expose a little man impersonating an all-powerful wizard.

It’s the perfect analogy for our current situation, in which former Kids Hope Alliance CEO Joe Peppers has exposed corruption in city government.

Last month, The Florida TimesUnion reported on a detailed internal memo in which Peppers “level[ed] an explosive allegation: Mayor Lenny Curry’s office was exerting ‘undue influence’ on him to give preferential treatment to a hand-picked groups of organizations that would soon seek grant money from the city agency.”

The top two city officials identified

by Peppers were Brian Hughes, the mayor’s chief of staff, and Sam Mousa. It was a courageous step, and it would cost Peppers his job. He was suspended two days after the TimesUnion story.

Moved to action by the incident, Jacksonville City Councilmember Garrett L. Dennis sent a letter to Maria Chapa Lopez, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida. “I write,” the letter stated, “to express serious concerns regarding recent allegations of procurement fraud by high-ranking individuals in the office of Mayor Lenny Curry.” Dennis concluded by calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to “investigate whether any crimes have been committed.”

As for Curry, his approach to governing was revealed immediately after he took the oath of office.

The incoming mayor demanded the resignation of all citizens serving on any commission, board or agency in Jacksonville.

Democracy in this city has tragically transformed into autocracy during his tenure. Autocratic government is characterized by one person with absolute power and a dictatorship.

What about City Council? It’s a puppet regime whose strings are pulled by the mayor. At this point, Jacksonville does not have two

independent and separate branches of government. The legislative is an extension of the executive. Only a few councilmembers, like Dennis, are taking the lonely stand for democracy.

It would not take a rocket scientist to guess who and what was behind Peppers’ suspension. The Kids Hope Alliance board met the following week, on Aug. 21, and its members were asked to approve City Hall’s unilateral decision to place their CEO on administrative leave. Vice-chair Barbara Darby demurred, observing that the board should have been consulted prior to the suspension.

KHA leadership issues, she argued, are the board’s responsibility. City attorney Jon R. Phillips was present, and indicated that board approval was a mere formality. Peppers’ ouster was a fait accompli.

Dr. Darby raised a key point about organizational responsibility and operational control in her city agency. The larger question is this: How many other agencies, boards and commissions are being strong-armed, threatened and controlled by Mayor Curry and his cronies? Think of City Hall’s ongoing power struggle with Duval County Public Schools and its independent, elected board.

Toto saved the day by exposing the little man shooting out blazing flames and booming smoke behind the curtains. We know who’s pulling the levers of power in Jacksonville.

Councilmember Dennis provided the answer in his letter to U.S. Attorney Lopez: “There have long been allegations of Curry, Hughes and Mousa using undue influence, threats, and retaliation to get preferential treatment for selected individuals, organizations and companies.” We need a Racketeer Influence & Corrupt Organization Investigation (RICO) to save city government and democracy in Jacksonville.

Dr. Juan P. Gray mail@folioweekly.com _______________________________ Gray is a very concerned citizen.

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