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“My favorite piece is always the piece that I am working on at the moment. Right now it is a large oil painting titled, Cuban Pleasures. One morning I took a picture of the inside of my stove top espresso maker. That became the spark of creativity behind this painting and I have been hooked on strong coffee ever since.”

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THE MAIL

DEMOCRATIC DEFICIT

RE: The Heavy Hands Have It by Georgio Valentino, Sept. 18 THIS IS APPALLING. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED in our city.

Dara Gourley Welk via Twitter RECALL ALSO THAT CM AARON BOWMAN, who as council president picked the CRC panel, similarly limited public discourse while heading City Council. Meantime, fewer venues for public protest with The Jacksonville Landing soon gone and Hemming Park events regulated.

Billee Bussard via Twitter I KNOW LINDSEY BROCK TO BE A REALLY good man!

Matt Carlucci via Twitter WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, CM MATT CARLUCCI, it seems like you are trying to convince yourself that he is a good man. Lindsey Brock TOTALLY silenced public comment at the CRC and he has to own it.

Garrett Dennis via Twitter

YOU ARE A BETO

RE.: Distract & Conquer by Georgio Valentino, Sept. 11 SIR, I WATCHED EVERY HOME BUILT ON NECK Road. No one protested the oak canopy removed to construct their home, or the installation of septic tanks, or the runoff of fertilizer into the Guana River, or placing an additional two to three cars for each new residential home. Now it is built out, and you do not want any more neighbors.

What about the owners’ property rights? For years they paid taxes. Now you want it, and I can understand that. If you are going to take their land or place restrictions on it, buy it. According to the U.S. Constitution (if that matters) the fifth and 14th amendments protect the owner. “Nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.” You are a BETO. Tommy West via email

TO THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION

MY SUGGESTION FOR A CHANGE TO Jacksonville’s charter: The General Counsel should be chosen, hired and fired by a majority of both the City Council and the Duval County Public School Board. Too much power is resting with the mayor. Perhaps you don’t mind because you like this mayor. But what if you didn’t? What about future mayors?

It appears to me that the Office of General Counsel is not acting in the best interest of the Charter Revision Commission, the School Board or the City Council. If my perception is accurate, it seems the mayor is pressuring the OGC to rule in certain ways to the detriment of the other branches of our consolidated government. Indeed, with popular support collapsing, City Hall now looks to Tallahassee to carry out its agenda, hence Florida Rep. Jason Fischer’s controversial local bill J-1.

The OGC’s job is to provide a legal veneer, to make us believe that the legislature, not the people, has the constitutional authority to amend Jacksonville’s city charter. The General Counsel has recently issued the Charter Review Commission a memo to that effect, and I believe it to be incorrect. I posit that bill J-1 has no authority and should be withdrawn. It sets a horrible precedent.

Susan Aertker via email

LOVE GRUMPY’S

RE.: A Working Person’s Portion at a Working-Class Price by Lindsey Nolen, Sept. 11 I HAVE BEEN ORDERING BREAKFAST TO-GO FOR several years from Grumpy’s Restaurant. The food is great, and service is fantastic!

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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUET TO DELEGAL & POINDEXTER Last week, the Jacksonville law firm acted pro bono to file an emergency petition against the City of Jacksonville on behalf of four parents and guardians of students enrolled in Duval County Public Schools. The plaintiffs allege that the City Council ignored its non-discretionary duty and exceeded its power when it blocked the school infrastructure-tax referendum proposed by DCPS in the spring.

BOUQUET TO RYAN LUCK The Jacksonville-based golfer is currently in Nashville, participating in the Special Olympics North America Golf Championship. It’s not his first rodeo, either; Luck won a silver medal at the 2015 USA Games in Los Angeles.

He is traveling to Nashville courtesy of a Red Coat Grant from The Players Championship and the PGA Tour.

BOUQUET TO UNF STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY The University of North Florida chapter of SDS recently hosted the national activist organization’s annual conference. Students from coast to coast attended the campus event. Then, on the evening of Sept. 21, more than 100 SDS members gathered in front of the Duval County Courthouse to protest police brutality and white supremacy.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Marsha Hatcher, No Sunshine in My State, digital print

WARTS AND ALL

NORTHEAST FLORIDA BEGINS TO ADDRESS HISTORY OF RACIAL TERROR IN A REGION WHERE ONE STILL FINDS schools named in honor of Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee, it’s no surprise that many folks refuse to look at local history with a critical eye. Anytime thoughtful people suggest changing the names of these schools or moving public monuments erected out of racial fear to more appropriate settings (read: museums), the usual suspects come out of the woodwork with the usual talking points. Admitting the ugliness of certain specific chapters of our history, it seems, is a slippery slope that will end in the confiscation of all firearms and the establishment of a Communist cuck homeland. (Or something like that; rightwing paranoia isn’t all that lucid.)

There is a silver lining, however. As the demographics of Duval County shift— Jacksonville is becoming younger, more diverse and more cosmopolitan—there’s a growing will to address past injustices, especially when they continue to affect present-day communities.

Last month, at the initiative of activist organization 904ward, Jacksonville’s Museum of Science and History joined forces with Montgomery, Alabama’s Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and the Brooklyn Museum to open a historical exhibition that examines violence in early 20thcentury Jacksonville in the context of widespread racial terrorism in the Jim Crow South. The Legacy of Lynching: Confronting Racial Terror in America uses photographs, videos, artwork and artifacts to tell the story of seven documented instances of racial terrorism that took place in Duval County. Among the objects on display are jars filled with soil collected at some of the lynching sites. The exhibition then links the local outbursts to a broader climate of racial terror given license by resentful Southern politicians and legislators.

It could be considered a bold statement on the part of MOSH, but curator Paul

Bourcier told me it’s time to come to terms with this particular slice of history.

“One of the things we do here is we believe in the value of history,” he said.

“There are lessons that can be applied to present for better future. In this case, this is a topic people don’t want to talk about.

They want to sweep it under rug, to think this kind of activity is a thing of the past.

In a sense, it is; we don’t see widespread lynching anymore, but there is something going on today. EJI points out that we continue to deal with racial injustice in various forms. We’re seeing domestic terrorism happening to all kinds of people branded as the Other. We see systems in place that put certain communities at a disadvantage. Can it be that we’re looking at something systemic that hearkens back to the racial violence of the past?”

Of course we are. But this is where certain parties begin to circle their wagons.

“A lot of people are going to tend to think, ‘Here we go again. We’re being made to feel guilty for the past, for things we had no part in,’” he continued.

“That’s not the point of this exhibit at all. It’s to shine a light on the Jim Crow period, to force people to get out of their comfort zone and say, ‘Gosh, I’ve never thought about it before. What can I do to build a better future? How can we learn from this?’”

It’s a good question, and the answer begins with acknowledging the trauma of historical injustice, and understanding that communities are still affected by its legacy in the 21st century. Contemporary issues—like the ongoing fight for school infrastructure maintenance—unfold in the wake of very specific and very ugly forms of racial terror. Recognizing them, calling them what they are is not a symbolic gesture; it’s an essential part of today’s struggle for equality.

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JAX SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT

The symphony launches its 70th season with a night of Gershwin and Dvořák. Need more? Renowned local soul singer Mama Blue gives a pre-concert concert in the lobby at cocktail hour.

8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Times-Union Center, Downtown, jaxsymphony.org, $35-$95.

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28 FAMILY AFFAIR MELODY TRUCKS BAND

Jacksonville rock royalty, Melody Trucks and her band celebrate their second anniversary and the release of their debut album, Walking in Gratitude. Ginger Beard Man and The Corbitt-Clampitt Experience open.

8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 1904 Music Hall, Downtown, 1904musichall.com, $25.

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After decades of squabbling, GNR has gotten back together. The reunion tour is aptly titled Not in This Lifetime, and includes guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan as well as vocalist Axl Rose.

7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, Veterans Memorial Arena, Sports Complex, vystarveteransarena.com, $104.34-$995.

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BAD SUNS

The LA-based guitar quartet looks back to the 1980s, balancing that decade’s gloomy, post-punk notes and its bright, bouncy pop optimism.

Liily and Ultra Q open.

6:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, pvconcerthall.com, $26.50-$28.50.

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28 BEER, BEER, BEER

AMELIA TAVERN OKTOBERFEST

Beer, brats, polka and pretzels! ’Tis the season for German-style celebrations, and Fernandina Beach knows how to prost. See Arts + Events on pg. 35 for more Oktoberfest suggestions.

Noon Saturday, Sept. 28, Amelia Tavern, Fernandina, theameliatavern.com, free.

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2019 JACKSONVILLE GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY SHOW

Junior gemologists and fossil-hunters dig (get it?) the 31st annual show, just bursting with fascinating finds. Take home cool fossils, stones, gems, beads and jewelry, see demonstrations on lapidary arts–and there’s a kids’ zone! It’s an ideal show for the entire crew.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 27, 28 & 29, Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Southside, jaxgemandmineral.org, $5/day; $8/weekend.

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BAGPIPES & KILTS

SCOTTISH HERITAGE EDUCATION DAY

If you’re a fan of everything Celtic–or if you have even a wee drop o’ Scottish blood–you can’t miss this event! Celebrate Scottish history and culture through music, athletics, animals, history presentations, Celtic vendors and ethnic fare.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Clay County Fairgrounds, 2497 S.R. 16 W., Green Cove Springs, jaxstandrews.org, free admission.

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COLOR ME JAX 2019

Military kids run! Authorized base personnel and their families can run for fun and get super-messy along the way. Register through Sept. 27 at NAS Jax Base Gym or on race day, 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Antenna Farm. The first 400 runners to register and run on race day get a free T-shirt.

9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 28, NAS Jacksonville MWR, 6801 Roosevelt Blvd., navymwrjacksonville.com, free.

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27 THE OLDER I GET, THE FASTER I WAS JACKSONVILLE SENIOR GAMES

Men and women, ages 50-plus, compete in 16 sports in 11 age categories at venues throughout the city from Sept. 27-Oct. 5. Top finishers qualify for Florida Senior Games. Check the website for details, times and locations.

Opening Ceremony: 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, Hemming Park, 135 W. Monroe St., Downtown, coj.net, free.

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28 ALL OUT, ALL GAME, ALL SEASON JU DOLPHINS VS. AVE MARIA

Jacksonville University’s football team battles the Ave Maria Gyrenes. What’s a Gyrene, you ask? A Marine. It was the choice of university founder and former Marine Tom Monaghan (of Domino’s Pizza fame). It’s Band Day (on the field) and Green Out (in the stands).

1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Milne Field, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, judolphins.com, $10.

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28 THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES SURFERS FOR AUTISM

The 10th Annual North Coast Surf & Beach Festival gives children and adults diagnosed with autism the opportunity to surf under the guidance of certified instructors. Witness the wonder and transformation first-hand.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Oceanfront, 1515 First St. N., Jax Beach, surfersforautism.org, free to watch.

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26 HIRING HEROES JOBLINK CAREER FAIR

Employers from a variety of fields, such as education, sales, tech and more, are looking for their next Employee of the Month. Is that you? Many of the businesses are ready to hire prepared candidates right there on the spot.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 731-3555, free.

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RAMONA FLEA MARKET’S MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEKEND

Active duty military and veterans get a discount for rows A and E at the market.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 28 & 29, Ramona Flea Market, 7059 Ramona Blvd., Northside, 786-3532, spaces are $5/day.

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28 HONOR THE WHOLE FAMILY MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners hosts the third annual event, with a climbing wall, face-painting, food trucks, free haircuts, free flu shots, a petting zoo and kids’ zone, so pack up the whole family.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave., Orange Park, 284/269-6326, free admission.

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28 COCKTAILS & TAPAS GALA & AUCTION

Dive into old Havana at the eighth annual fundraiser featuring casino games, cigars, tapas, cocktails and more. Proceeds benefit the Morning Star School programs for children with learning disabilities in Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Haskell Company, 111 Riverside Ave., morningstar-jax.org, $75.

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28 MAMBO & BACHATA SABROSO SATURDAY

The local dance team Sakoso hosts a dance social focusing on the Bachata and mambo dance styles. Dance instructors are onsite and adult beverages are available next door at Legacy Ale Works.

8:45-11:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Dansations Performing Arts Center, 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., latindanceevents.com, $15.

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TROPICAL VIBES BOSQ

Dorian Lopez (aka DJ Papi Disco) is observing Hispanic Heritage Month in a big way. The promoter has invited Colombian Afro-Latin DJ BOSQ (pictured) to headline his all-day Tropical De Dia event.

1-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St., Jacksonville, $10.

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BEYOND “AROMA” THERAPY

ASK THE DOCTORS

Learn about the health benefits of lavender, lemon and peppermint. Using Doterra essential oils, make sleeping and calming roll-ons which you can take home and use every day.

6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, Thrive Chiropractic Health Center, 10400 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 4, Mandarin, thrivechirohealth.com, $10.

Will Nields, MD, of Headwaters Health, and Deb Harrell, ND, of Heart & Soul Health Services, share their vision and philosophy about optimal health and speak to holistic, naturopathic and functional medical techniques at the Q&A..

7-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, House of Leaf & Bean, 14474 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, bit.ly/ AskTheDoctorsHolisticHealthSeries, free.

MAKE & TAKE ESSENTIAL OILS CLASS

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HOLISTIC HEALTH SERIES

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28 BLESSED RISINGS SUNRISE BEACH YOGA

Ori Lotus Yoga leads a mixed-level yoga class on the beach every last Saturday morning of the month, with a focus on sun salutation and chakras. Meet on the beach near Jax Beach Pier.

7-8:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Jax Beach, bit.ly/ SunriseBeachYogaJax, $10.

PICKS This annual celebration of music features free concerts by local, regional and national acts. It wraps up on Sept. 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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27 THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER MORROW FAMILY BAND

The St. Augustine-based acoustic trio comprises Mom (Melinda Morrow), Daughter (Dawn Morrow) and Dad (Jim Morrow). Expect Southern charm and pitch-perfect harmonies.

9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, St. Augustine Distillery.

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29 PIONEERS SON VOLT

After helping launch the alt-country movement with Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar formed Son Volt in the mid-1990s and has been expanding the genre ever since. The band closes Sing Out Loud Festival with alternative honky-tonk jams and country ballads.

8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, The Amp Backyard Stage.

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FLOWER POWER MALLORY JEN

The bohemian singer-songwriter is a regular performer at St. Augustine’s First Friday Art Walk. Also on this closing-night bill: Savvy and Penn Johnson.

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ere’s another look at our fall restaurant gallery, this time with even more entries for your perusing pleasure. Added bonus: Since last week’s print edition hit the racks, summer has officially ended and fall has officially begun. That means milder temperatures and more opportunities to enjoy your favorite patios. See pg. 18 for Brianna Bostick’s run-down of waterfront eateries, many featuring open-air spaces. There’s nothing wrong with indoor dining, either. Within these pages, you’ll discover a cornucopia of culinary classics–everything from pizza, Southern-style chicken, Tex-Mex and seafood to Irish cuisine, fine dining, burgers, craft cocktails, Asian street food, locally brewed 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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T-RAY’S BURGER STATION

So Long, Summer. Hello, Patio.

Autumn’s the season to enjoy waterfront dining

BY BRIANNA BOSTICK

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his is Florida, which means never-ending sunshine and coastline for miles (8,436 miles, to be exact). The latter makes for spectacular waterfront dining; the former can make enjoying your favorite openair eatery a little sticky, especially in summertime. Well, you’re in luck. Just days ago, pagans the world over celebrated the autumnal equinox: the end of summer. That means less heat, less humidity, and more chances to enjoy the bars and restaurants that hug the shore.

Between ocean, river and creek, Northeast Florida is home to countless establishments that go above and beyond to create a true ‘uniquely Florida’ experience.

We begin our odyssey at the edge of the continent, where the Atlantic Ocean rolls up to the Florida shore. Sliders Seaside Grill is Fernandina Beach’s go-to ocean-side bar and restaurant. Not only does this waterfront spot offer live music, an outdoor tiki bar, a playground for children, and delicious Caribbean-style cuisine, it also features a second-story kitchen, Tortuga Jack’s, that offers some banging Baja Mexican fare. This is a true gem on the coast.

Head up the mighty St. Johns River and you’ll soon reach Jacksonville, whose Southbank—just across from Downtown—is home to Chart House.

With its captivating views and intimate, upscale environment, this is a good spot for a romantic date, a special celebration or just a nice night out on the town. The menu is heavy on fresh seafood, but vegans and vegetarians have plenty of options as well. Bonus points for a righteous happy hour, frequented by Downtown denizens who have just checked out of their respective offices.

Push even further up the river, hang a left at Goodby’s Creek and you’ll find Wicked Barley Brewing Company. As the name suggests, this is a craft brewery and taproom, but it’s also a full-service restaurant and event venue with a picturesque creek-front beer garden. “Naughty Ales for Noble Souls,” that’s this homegrown brewery’s slogan, and it captures the creativity and uniqueness of the spot. The brewery offers a ‘from scratch’ gastropub-style kitchen with restaurant service, a taproom with 20 house brewed beers, a covered patio, a boat dock and a pet-friendly garden.

Further up the St. Johns, in Fleming Island, Whitey’s Fish Camp is where Clay County gets its fix of delicious fresh water dishes, including all-youcan-eat catfish. There’s also live music, fishing tournaments, poker nights, a bait and tackle shop—even boat, kayak and paddleboard rentals.

Meanwhile, in St. Johns County, along the Intracoastal Waterway, Cap’s on the Water offers sunset views, a full bar and shellfish galore. The lovely independent restaurant marries traditional Southern cuisine with Mediterranean flavors. It’s a local favorite and tends to fill up, so make sure you arrive early. The same stretch of St. Augustine Intracoastal is home to two more waterfront eateries: Aunt Kate’s Restaurant and Beaches at Vilano.

True to the name, Beaches boasts an on-site beach. Go ahead, dip your toes into the Tolomato River while you enjoy a tropical cocktail.

There are, of course, many, many more waterfront destinations across Northeast Florida. What’s your favorite?

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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 in the black shirt, 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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THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL

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

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, 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 those are a huge hit. “I’m from Maine; it was important to me to do it right.” The amiable staff (above are Tony on the left and Nik on the right) serves the famous broiled oysters with a 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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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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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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PINK SALT RESTAURANT

6082 St. Augustine Rd. Southside, 513-4548 pinksaltrestaurant.com

HOURS OF OPERATION 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur.

Noon-9 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sat.

CHEF RICHARD ROBINSON’S LAKEWOOD RESTAURANT FEATURES LOCALLY SOURCED

ingredients and lots of personality. The farm-to-table concept favors seasonal veggies, Southern flair and Caribbean spice (with a touch of global fusion—hello, kimchi!). Pink Salt is mostly a breakfast and lunch joint, although Chef Richard’s dinner events are the stuff of which dreams are made.

HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE

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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HOUSE OF LEAF & BEAN ORGANIC RESTAURANT & CAFE

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

HOURS OF OPERATION 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun.

THIS NEWISH PLACE OFFERS SOMETHING RARE: AN ALL-ORGANIC AMALGAM OF ASIAN AND

Western culinary traditions (right from the website, which is a lovely one). The people who run the House focus on educating the mind and lifting the spirit, with a DIY process wherein you choose the protein, dressing, and extras for salads and sandwiches. There’s even a few meat items, because inclusiveness.

CULHANE’S IRISH PUB

967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 9720 Deer Lake Ct., Southside, 619-3177, culhanesirishpub.com

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HOURS OF OPERATION

AB: 3 p.m.-mid. Mon.-Thur.; 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Fri.; 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Sat.; 9 a.m.-mid. Sun. SS: 11 a.m.-mid. Mon.-Thur.; 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Fri.; 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Sat.; 9 a.m.-mid. Sun.

CHAT WITH ANY ONE OF THE FOUR SISTERS WHO OWN AND MANAGE CULHANE’S Irish Pub, and she will tell you they’ve achieved the “American Dream.” Lynda, Michelle, Mary Jane and Aine’s fascinating story dates back to a childhood in Ireland, where they experienced an almost magical upbringing, working alongside their parents on the family farm. There, they developed a genuine love for the land, organic, quality food, Irish traditions and hard work—a mix of lessons and passions that are paying off today. Their authentic Irish restaurant is one of the most-talked about establishments in its industry.

Step inside and experience some of the home-cooked traditions or more contemporary, Irish-inspired dishes. Drinking and dining here, within a setting that looks and feels exactly like a pub in Ireland, will practically transport you to another time and place.

RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILLE

207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com

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

THE ATLANTIC BEACH CULINARY INSTITUTION HAS BEEN RULING THE BEACHES TOWN Center for more than 25 years. Not only is the menu fresh, innovative and delectable (blackened snapper, sesame tuna and the must-have Ragtime shrimp), there’s craft beer—made right there. Dolphin’s Breath? You betcha. ‘Rags’ has received many awards in various categories in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax readers poll.

MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR

ATHENIAN OWL

9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 21-23, 503-3008, athenianowljaxfl.com

HOURS OF OPERATION 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30-9:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.; 4-10 p.m. Sat.

THE WORD ‘AUTHENTIC’ IS SAID QUITE OFTEN HERE. THE TRIANTAFILLOPOULOS FAMILY is all about the real thing, using matriarch Yia-Yia’s (pictured) original recipes for pita sandwiches, dinner entrées, seafood, and lamb, chicken and beef dishes. Vegetarian plates are available, as well as Greek coffee and cappuccino. Authenticity and passion create the vibe—the cuisine placed before you reflects the care and attention to detail for which Athenian Owl is quickly growing its brand and stellar reputation. Yiorgos and his wife Marilena Triantafillopoulos are making Greek food popular, healthful and delicious for Northeast Florida folks.

110 First St., Neptune Beach, Beaches Town Center, 249-5573, mezzarestaurantandbar.com

HOURS OF OPERATION 5 p.m.-close Mon.-Sat.

CARRIE EAGLE, AN EASTERN IOWA NATIVE, IS THE NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AT MEZZA Restaurant & Bar in Neptune Beach. Carrie is a winner of the Food Network’s “Chopped” culinary competition, has competed head-to-head with Bobby Flay and is known for incorporating fresh, local ingredients into her cuisine.

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SOUTHERN CHARM

3566 St. Augustine Rd. Southside, 517-3637 artscrackercooking.com

HOURS OF OPERATION 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tue.-Fri.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

ART JENNETTE HAS BEEN PLEASING LOCAL PALATES WITH HIS STORYTELLING AND AUTHENTIC

Southern recipes for decades. Everyone knows him, and everyone loves him. Although Jennette’s homey Southern Charm restaurant may not be the best place to impress a date, it is the closest thing you’ll find to your grandma’s kitchen. It’s a place you can go alone without ever feeling alone. It’s simple, no frills. Just pure love in a skillet.

ANGIE’S SUBS

1436 Beach Blvd.

Jax Beach, 249-7827

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HOURS OF OPERATION 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.

THIS JAX BEACH SANDWICH SHOP WAS ONCE A LOCAL SECRET, BUT NOW IT’S OUT. At this point, all of Duval knows this is the spot to score a submarine after hitting the beach for surf or sun. Crowd favorite? The Peruvian is loaded with ham, salami, sausage, bacon, provolone and a special sauce.

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FOLIO A+E : FILM

THERE’LL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND

DOWNTON ABBEY LIVES ON IN FEATURE-FILM FORMAT

T

he typical English drama of manners, ripe with enough scandal to knock your Bobby Hat off, usually appeals only to the art house crowd in the U.S., but Downton Abbey could be different. The hit PBS TV series that inspired the film aired for six seasons, and devotees will be eager to see the big screen continuation of the saga. (The plot picks up a little more than a year after the events of the series.) Finding enough of an audience to recoup its presumably modest budget (and then some) should not be a challenge.

The question is: Does the movie have appeal to those (like me) who have never seen an episode of the show? A great movie would create a desire to seek out all six seasons as soon as possible. Alas, that’s not happening.

However, the movie is good enough to warrant a look from those who heard the hype but never took in the saga. The film grows on you as it goes and, ultimately, you care about the protagonists and root for them. Given that Downton virgins will feel like a stranger at a family reunion as the film commences, this is impressive.

Written by Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), the narrative is driven by a visit from King George V (Simon Jones) and Queen Mary (Geraldine James) to the sprawling Crawley estate in Yorkshire, England. It’s 1927, and there is a plethora of story lines upstairs (with the Crawley family) and downstairs (with the wait staff).

Among them: The estate overseers, Robert (Hugh Bonneville), Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) and their daughter Mary

(Michelle Dockery) ask the retired Mr. Carson (Jim Carter) to return as head butler when Barrow (Robert James-Collier) isn’t getting the job done; widower Tom Branson (Allen Leech) is involved in a plot to assassinate the king; Robert’s mother, Violet (Maggie Smith), hates the queen’s lady-inwaiting, Maud Bagshaw (Imelda Staunton), due to an inheritance dispute; footman Andy (Michael C. Fox) gets jealous when his fiancée, the maid Daisy (Sophie McShera), flirts with a plumber (James Cartwright); the royal staff makes the Crawley staff miserable, so head housekeeper Anna (Joanne Froggatt) and lead valet Bates (Brendan Coyle) plot revenge … and so on.

The manners, traditions and customs of Downton Abbey are unique yet quirky, different yet relatable. The production and costume designs feel period-accurate; the social mores illustrate how far we’ve come as they simultaneously remind us how far we have to go. Fellowes, who also created the TV show, and director Michael Engler surely do this intentionally, but it’s subtle enough to not seem pandering.

With a return to television unlikely, Downton Abbey fans should be dragging their friends, loved ones and enemies to see the movie. As we know, the more money it makes, the more likely a sequel becomes. The film may not inspire the unfamiliar to check out the series, but it’s worthy of a moderate recommendation because it’s equal parts charming, amusing and dramatic.

Dan Hudak mail@folioweekly.com

NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING • NOW SHOWING SUN-RAY CINEMA It Chapter Two, Ikiru and Downton Abbey screen. Official Secrets and Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivans starts Sept. 27. Roger Waters: Us + Them starts Oct. 2. 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 3590049, sunraycinema.com.

CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Ken McMillian presents What You Don’t Know About Alfred Hitchcock, noon Sept. 28; $5 donation. Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am and Sword of Trust screen. Throwback Thursday: Marjorie Morningstar, noon Sept. 26. Mixer & a Movie: Whiplash, 7 p.m. Sept. 26. Hispanic Culture Film Festival, Oct. 3-6. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com.

WGHF IMAX THEATER Ad Astra, It Chapter Two, Great Bear Rainforest, Superpower Dogs 3D, Backyard Wilderness and Great Barrier Reef run. World Golf Hall of Fame, St. Augustine,

940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.

MOONLIGHT MOVIES The series wraps up with the adventure film, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, screened 9 p.m. Sept. 27 at SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach; free; 247-6100, jacksonvillebeach.org. Bring something to sit on. Popcorn, candy, beverage vendors onsite.

No alcohol, skateboards, bicycles or glass.

YESTERDAY’S CLASSICS MATINEE Doris Day, Sir Rex Harrison and that handsome John Gavin star in 1960’s Midnight Lace, about a newlywed woman who thinks she’s losing her mind. Kinda like Gaslight but without the talent of Ingrid Bergman. It runs at 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at Pablo Creek Regional Library, 13295 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 992-7101, jaxpubliclibrary. org., free. The cast also includes character actors Myrna Loy, Roddy McDowall and Hermione Baddeley.

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ARTS + EVENTS

SEEING THINGS: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JOHN M. FRANCIS

Photographer and Boise State University Professor Emeritus Art Department JOHN FRANCIS exhibits images from his series Moments In Transition (pictured: “Sealy King of the Desert”) and photos of his international travels. Artist’s lecture is 3 p.m.; opening reception 5 p.m. Sept. 26, FSCJ’s South Gallery, Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., 646-2222, fscj.edu.

PERFORMANCE

THE DELUXE ENTERPRISE EP RELEASE SHOW Local emcee, producer and singer BeBe Deluxe presents the new EP live, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Metro Entertainment Complex, 859 Willow Branch Ave., Riverside, metrojax.com; $15 advance, $20 at the door.

THE WIZ It’s the whole gang, updated and cooler, still trying to reach their life goals; staged Sept. 26-29 and Oct. 3-6 and 10-12, at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $25-$28, playersbythesea.org.

CLASSIC IN SAN MARCO Real lawyers (Delegal & Poindexter) sponsor Theatre Jacksonville’s dramatic rendering of Twelve Angry Men, an edge-of-yourseat play adapted by Sherman Sergel and directed by Gloria Ware. Staged 8 p.m. Sept. 27 & 28, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 and 2 p.m. Sept. 29, 2032 San Marco Blvd., 396-4425, theatrejax.com, $22; $16 subscribers; $11 students with ID. VIOLET The musical will ‘lift your spirits and stir your soul.’ Michael Lipp directs; Anthony Felton, musical direction; 8 p.m. Sept. 27 & 28; 2 p.m. Sept. 29, All Beaches Experimental Theatre, 544 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, abettheatre.com, 249-7177, $0-$24.

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Neil Simon’s coming-of-age comedy runs through Oct. 13, Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com, $38-$61.

ANNIE, GET YOUR GUN Irving Berlin’s Western musical romp opens the season; the fun runs through Oct. 20, Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, 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, playersby thesea.org, $320/student. The Fall Musical Theatre Intensive program runs through Nov. 16; check website for details.

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

OLD SCHOOL R&B Mama Yo Productions plays 9 p.m. Sept. 28, Breezy Jazz Club, 119 W. Adams St., Downtown, 204-5299.

GAINESVILLE BRASS QUINTET Joseph Jamerson, Clifford Newton, Miranda Morris, Charles Propper and Robin Sisk perform 3 p.m. Sept. 29, Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, 355-7584, fridaymusicale.com, free.

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& Sat., Corner Bistro & Piano Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, Southside, 619-1931.

BOOKS & POETRY

TERROR IN REAL LIFE Co-author Brad Kuhn– who wrote Dirty Work: The Untold Story of My Secret Mission to Steal back TWA Flight 847 from Hezbollah with Richard Vaux, the man who experienced the mission, appears 12:303:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Chamblin’s Uptown Café, 215 N. Laura St., Downtown, 674-0868.

TERRY DEAN Author Dean reads and signs copies of her book, What’s Next?, 10-11 a.m.

Oct. 2 at The Book Loft, 261-8991, thebookloftofamelia.com.

COMEDY

COMEDY ZONE LOL Comedy Night with Sid Porter is 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, $10. Adele Givens is on 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and 7:30 & 10 p.m. Sept. 27 & 28, $25-$30. 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, comedyzone.com, $30-$40.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Brian Glowacki and Benjamin Brainard are on 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28, 830 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 461-8843, thegypsycomedyclub.com, $15.

ART WALKS, MARKETS

JAX BEACH FALL ARTS MARKET Local artists and craftspeople display all manner of media, styles and genres, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, free admission.

ATLANTIC BEACH ARTS MARKET Arts, antiques, furniture, jewelry and home décor shop, 90+ vendors, class nights, free admission; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 1805 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 372-7442, atlanticbeachartsmarket.com.

DIG LOCAL NETWORK Farmers’ markets: Beaches Green Market, 2-5 p.m. Sat., Jarboe Park, Florida Boulevard & A1A, Neptune Beach; Midweek Market, 3-6 p.m. Wed., Bull Park, 718 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach; ABC Market, 3-6 p.m. Fri., 1966 Mayport Rd., AB. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local & regional art, organic produce, works by local craftspeople & music–Scott Jones Dancers, Billy & Bella, Folk is People, Bear & Robert Sept. 28–10 a.m. Sat. under Fuller Warren Bridge, free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

MUSEUMS

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beaches

museum.org. 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. Art for Tots: Patterns in Paradise, Carlos Rolón is Sept. 28. 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 Oct. 1.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First Street, Springfield, 356-2992, karpeles.weebly.com. Jerrod Brown’s exhibit Aurora Tribute, 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.

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. MOSH After Dark features Alewife Bottleshop divulging the mysteries f brewing craft beers, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 26, members $20, nonmembers $25.

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. A featured artists reception, introducing Stephen Dunn and Stephanie Zide, is 4-6 p.m. Sept. 28. Portraiture classes, 1-4 p.m. every Sat., Main Gallery, Regency Square.

Works by member artists include oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography and sculptures.

Nature Abounds exhibits.

The ART STUDIO & GALLERY 370A A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 295-4428, beachesartstudio. org. Karl Dean is September’s featured artist.

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.

BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage. com. Mike Fitzgerald, an artist who focuses on sea life subjects, is October’s featured artist.

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 works by full- and part-time 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 displays. Art with a Heart in Healthcare’s eighth annual exhibit A World of Their Own, works by patients of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, displays.

CUTTER & CUTTER FINE ART GALLERIES 25 King St., St. Augustine, 810-0460, cutterand cutter.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.

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.

THRASHER-HORNE CENTER for the Arts 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, thcenter.org.

Sweet Homegrown Traditions, an exhibit honoring Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Van Zant Family Legacy in Clay County, runs Sept. 27-Nov. 9.

EVENTS

OPIOID CRISIS TOWN HALL To mark National Recovery Month, FSCJ holds a Town Hall to discuss Northeast Florida’s opioid crisis, screening PBS documentary “Addiction.” A panel discussion follows, with Chelsea Garcia (AmeriCorps VISTA), Rico Bodin (peer recovery specialist, Gateway Community Services), Sally Finn (executive director, Drug Free Duval), Venu Kolli (Walgreens pharmacy manager), Dan Renaud (certified addiction counselor, Florida Recovery Schools), City Councilman and Chair, Opioid Special CommitteeProject Save Lives Ron Salem. 9-11:30 a.m. Sept.

27, FSCJ Downtown Campus, 401 W. State St. Online registration required; tiny.cc/bs0vcz.

COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE Jacksonville Young Republicans hold a fundraiser for K9s United, with food and, obvee, cocktails, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Kanine Social, 580 College St., 712-6363, k9sunited.org; $25 advance, $30 door.

COMMEMORATING STONEWALL 50 YEARS OF LGBTQ+ PRIDE Explore how the 1969 Stonewall riots were a catalyst for today’s movement, 10-11 a.m. and a student involvement fair, 11 a.m., Sept.

26, FSCJ Downtown, 101 W. State St., 631-8100.

GEM & MINERAL SHOW & SALE The 31st annual Show & Sale, featuring gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils and beads, and a kids’ zone, demos and door prizes, is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 27 & 28 and 10 a.m.5 p.m. Sept. 29 at Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Jacksonville, jaxgemand mineral.org; $5/day. Proceeds benefit JGMS. FALL FESTIVAL Live music, local artisans, a bounce house, games, photo booth, face-painting and ‘lotsa beer’ are featured, 1-5 p.m. Sept. 29 at Brewhound Dog Park & Bar, 1848 Kings Cir. S., Neptune Beach, 372-7266, brew-hound.com, $5 suggested donation; proceeds benefit Bahamas Hurricane Relief Fund.

NIGHTMARE ON LAURA STREET First Wednesday Art Walk is 5-10 p.m. Oct.2, with entertainment at Hemming Park by Geexella, South City Live, Nico Suave (with a kids’ Halloween mural to paint), plus local artwork and crafts, plus more than 20 hotspots open after 9 p.m. and more than 60 total participating venues, spanning 15 blocks in Downtown Jacksonville. VIP tickets at downtownjacksonville.org. iloveartwalk.com.

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Florida State University College of Music student, RACHEL HILLMAN is a singer-songwriter touring in a trio–proof that FSU can support something other than football. The Rachel Hillman Trio appears 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at Blue Jay Listening Room, 2457B Third St. S., Jax Beach, bluejayjax.com, $20 advance, $25 at the door.

OKTOBERFEST EVENTS

OKTOBERFEST BLOCK PARTY Culhane’s Irish Pub holds an Oktoberfest Pub Crawl, with German beer and food, a bratwurst contest, a stein hoisting contest, Jax Pipes & Drum Band, 4-9 p.m. Sept. 27, 9720 Deer Lake Ct., 619-3177, free admission.

OKTOBERFEST Bottlenose Brewing has its third annual party with an official mug, German food and several brews, noon-11:59 p.m. Sept. 28, 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 551-7570, bottlenosebrewing.com.

PROST! OKTOBERFEST AT LEGACY ALE WORKS The inaugural Oktoberfest, with German-style beers, food, Cinotti’s Bakery pretzels and live music

by Honey Hounds and Be Easy, is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 28 at 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 129, Mandarin, 683-4345, legacyaleworks.com.

BEACHES OKTOBERFEST Cornhole tournaments, bratwurst eating contest, a beach clean-up, Dogtoberfest (yappy hour, costume contest; proceeds benefit Fur Sisters Furever Urs Rescue), stein hoisting contest, and live music by 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, noon-8 p.m. Oct. 12 & 13, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, beachesoktoberfest.com, free admission, VIP $30/$100.

E STREET OKTOBERFEST The free celebration, with 18 beers on draft, Bavarian pretzels, brats, live music by The Hungry Five oompah band and Junco Royals and a stein hoisting contest, is 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 28 at European Street, 2753 Park St., Riverside, 384-9999, europeanstreet.com, free admission.

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SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St. Brian Ernst Sept. 25. Kevin Ski Sept.

27. Jason Weaver, Hailey Fletcher Sept. 28 & 29 SJ BREWING Co., 463646 S.R. 200, Yulee Sam McDonald Sept. 28 SLIDERS, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. Brian Ernst Sept. 26. Lauren Marie Band Sept. 27. Paul Ivey, Honeybadgers Sept. 28. Tad Jennings Sept. 29.

Joe King Sept. 30. King Eddie & Pili Pili Wed. Mark O’Quinn Tue. The SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Hupp Huppman Sept. 25. Sam McDonald Sept. 27. Davis Turner Sept. 28. Brian Ernst Sept. 29 TOWNIES Pizza, 819 TJ Courson Brett Bass & Melted Plectrum Sept. 28

MANDARIN

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THE BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) ATLANTIC BEACH Brewing Co., 725 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach Rickolus Sept. 28. Ciaran Sontag Oct. 5 BLUE JAY Listening Room, 412 N. Second St. Jessica Pounds & Madison Grace Sept. 26. Rachel Hillman Trio Sept. 27. Kaleigh Baker & Someday Honey Sept. 28 COOP 303, 303 Atlantic Blvd., AB 3 the Band Sept. 27. Lunar Coast Sept. 28 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach J Crew Band Sept.

27 & 28. Samuel Sanders Sept. 29 GREEN ROOM Brewing, 228 Third St. N. Matt Henderson Sept. 27.

Lance Neely Sept. 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. Split Tone Sept. 26. 5 O’Clock Shadow Sept.

27. Ford, Sunset East Sept. 28 MAVI Bar & Grill, 2309 Beach Blvd. Billy Bowers Sept. 26. Michelle Rowan Music, Fireball Sept. 28 MEZZA, 110 First St., NB Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer Thur. Mezza Shuffle Boxband every Mon. MONKEY’S UNCLE, 1728 N. Third St. Conch Fritters Sept. 25 MUSIC in the Courtyard, 200 First St., NB John Austill Sept. 27. Tommy Jamieson Sept. 28 RAGTIME Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB Rebecca Day Sept. 25. Four Play Sept. 26. Cloud 9 Sept. 27. Austin Park Sept. 28 SLIDERS, 218 First St., NB Billy Bowers Sept. 30 SURFER The Bar, 200 First St. N. Nonpoint, Hyro the Hero, Zero Theorem, Madame Mayhem, Higher Ground Sept. 29 WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy. Great Dames Sept. 25.

Smokestack Sept. 26. Paul Lundgren Band Sept. 27. The Groov Oct. 1

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC Hall, 19 Ocean St. N. This Wild Life, The Happy Fits Sept.

26. Whitey Morgan & the 78’s, Alex Williams Sept. 27. The Melody Trucks Band album release, 2 year anniversary: Ginger Beard Man, The CorbittClampitt Duo Sept. 28. Raelyn Nelson Band, Cowford Town Band, Jackie Stranger, Claire Vandiver Sept. 29 DAILY’S Place, Sports Complex Brantley Gilbert, Michael Ray, Lindsay Ell Sept. 27 The FLORIDA Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Sept. 27. The Gatlin Brothers Sept. 29. Scott Stapp Oct. 3 HEMMING Park, 135 Monroe St. Joe Watts Sept. 25. Paul Ivey Sept. 30 The JUSTICE Pub, 315 E. Bay St. Mudtown, Forsaken Profits, Chrome Fangs, Fauna Fae Oct. 4 MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay Tunnel Vision Sept. 25. DJs Q-45, Los, Valhalla, Nash, Teems Sept. 27. Max Danger, Xander, Be Eazy, Tamayo Sept. 28 VETERANS Memorial Arena, Sports Complex Guns N’ Roses Oct. 1.

Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson, Rhett Akins Oct. 4 VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams The 7 Street Band Sept. 27

Lee Hamby directs SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, a local adaptation of Jon and Al Kaplan’s bawdy musical send-up of Silence of the Lambs. Hilarity ensues! Photo by Maya Adkins. 8 p.m. Thursday & Friday, Sept. 26 & 27; 8 & 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company, Downtown, the5anddime.org, $27/$30.

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BOONDOCKS, 2808 Henley Rd. Scott Elley Sept. 25. Colby Ward Sept.

26. Zeb Padgett, City of Bridges Sept. 27. The Madd Hatters, Southern Rukus Sept. 28. Zeb Padgett Oct. 2 WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220 Big Engine Sept. 27. DownPine Sept. 28. Travis Harden Sept. 29

CLIFF’S, 3033 Monument Blistur Sept. 27. City of Bridges Sept. 28 JERRY’S, 13170 Atlantic Blvd. Retro Kats Sept. 27 ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd. Brian Iannucci Wed., Sun. & Tue. IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Litt Family Band Sept. 26. Don’t Call Me Shirley Sept. 27. Hindsite Sept. 28. Corbitt Sept. 29

ORANGE PARK

CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave. Julia Gulia Sept. 28 The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd. DJ Rafiki Oct. 1

PONTE VEDRA

PONTE VEDRA Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N. grandson, nothing, nowhere Sept. 28. Bad Suns, Liily, Ultraq Sept. 30 TAPS, 2220 C.R. 210 Stu Weaver Sept. 25. Boogie Freaks Sept. 27

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Them Vagabonds, Sea of Treachery, Red Handed Deal, Days Gone By Sept. 25. Sacred Reich, Toxic Holocaust, Rhythm of Fear Sept. 26. Gouge Away, Jeromes Dream, Soul Glo, Horsewhip Sept. 27 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St. Sleeping Pills, Fever Hands, Wound Shame Sept. 26. Dancing with Ghosts, Silver Tongue Devils, Harvey Hampton Sept. 27. DJ Rosalie Hoboken, The Duval Spit, The Bodysnatchers, Deathwatch 97 Sept. 28. Divine Era Sept. 29 RIVER & POST, 1000 Riverside John Earle Sept. 27 RIVERSIDE ARTS Market, 715 Riverside Scott Jones Dancers, Billy & Bella, Folk is People, Bear & Robert Sept. 28

ST. AUGUSTINE

The AMP, 1340C A1A Shovels & Rope, Lilly Hiatt Sept. 27, Backyard.

Son Volt Sept. 29, Backyard ANCIENT CITY Brewing, 3420 Agricultural Ctr. Dr. The Edge Sept. 28 ARNOLD’S, 3912 N. Ponce de Leon The Remains Sept. 28. Blistur Sept. 29 COLONIAL QUARTER, 33 St. George St. Salty Daug, The WillowWacks, The Young Step Sept. 28. Austin Palmer, Ramblin Mutts, Hope You’re Happy Sept. 29 DOG ROSE Brewing, 77 Bridge St. Mallory Jen, Penn Johnson Sept. 29 GAMBLE ROGERS Showcase, Aviles St. Bob Patterson, Grant Peeples, Darryl Wise Sept. 28. Buffalo Rose, Sunset Monday, Backdoor Stompers Sept. 29 NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd. Cat Ridgeway & the Tourists, Constant Swimmer Sept. 28 ORIOLES NEST, 9155 C.R. 13 Hard Drive Sept. 27 PROHIBITION Kitchen, 119 St. George St. 21 Bue CD release, The Space Heaters Sept. 28. Sam Pacetti Sept. 30 SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd. Daisy Chain, Kev PM Sept. 28. Savvy, Deron Baker, The Mix Sept. 29 TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St. Cottonmouth Sept. 27 & 28

SAN MARCO, NORTHBANK

BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd. Bistro Aix Anniversary: The Chris Thomas Band Sept. 29 GRAPE & GRAIN Exchange, 2000 San Marco Blvd. Be Easy Sept. 26 JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks The Valley Ghouls, Waterfront Sept.

25. Doomstress, Sanctum, Dead Scrolls Sept. 26. Majic Dust Sept. 27.

Toubab Krewe, Universal Green Sept. 28 MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd. Lee Hunter & the Gatherers, Jeff Bradley Sept. 26. Mike Shackelford, Dean Spry, Xaris Sept. 27

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

VETERANS UNITED, 8999 Western Way Derek Maines Sept. 27 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd. Neon Whiskey Sept. 25.

Spanky Sept. 27. Vox, Party Cartel Sept. 28

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

PALMS Fish Camp, 6359 Heckscher Dr. Michael Ward Sept. 25. Taylor Shami Sept. 26. Lisa & the Mad Hatters Sept. 29

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CONCERTS SHANTYTOWN, 22 W. Sixth St. Dig Dog, WSA, Pulses, Graffica Sept. 25.

Tropical De Dia, BOSQ, DJs JB Dizzy, Papa Disco Sept. 29

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SPIRIT of the SUWANNEE Music Park, 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak KC & the Sunshine Band tribute, Huey Lewis & the News tribute Sept. 28

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UPCOMING CONCERTS

Florida State University College of Music student, RACHEL HILLMAN is a singer-songwriter touring in a trio–proof that FSU can support something other than football. The Rachel Hillman Trio appears 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at Blue Jay Listening Room, 2457B Third St. S., Jax Beach, bluejayjax.com, $20 advance, $25 at the door.

LIVE MUSIC VENUES

INTRACOASTAL, ARLINGTON

SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St. Brian Ernst Sept. 25. Kevin Ski Sept.

27. Jason Weaver, Hailey Fletcher Sept. 28 & 29 SJ BREWING Co., 463646 S.R. 200, Yulee Sam McDonald Sept. 28 SLIDERS, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. Brian Ernst Sept. 26. Lauren Marie Band Sept. 27. Paul Ivey, Honeybadgers Sept. 28. Tad Jennings Sept. 29.

Joe King Sept. 30. King Eddie & Pili Pili Wed. Mark O’Quinn Tue. The SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Hupp Huppman Sept. 25. Sam McDonald Sept. 27. Davis Turner Sept. 28. Brian Ernst Sept. 29 TOWNIES Pizza, 819 TJ Courson Brett Bass & Melted Plectrum Sept. 28

MANDARIN

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA

THE BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) ATLANTIC BEACH Brewing Co., 725 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach Rickolus Sept. 28. Ciaran Sontag Oct. 5 BLUE JAY Listening Room, 412 N. Second St. Jessica Pounds & Madison Grace Sept. 26. Rachel Hillman Trio Sept. 27. Kaleigh Baker & Someday Honey Sept. 28 COOP 303, 303 Atlantic Blvd., AB 3 the Band Sept. 27. Lunar Coast Sept. 28 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach J Crew Band Sept.

27 & 28. Samuel Sanders Sept. 29 GREEN ROOM Brewing, 228 Third St. N. Matt Henderson Sept. 27.

Lance Neely Sept. 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. Split Tone Sept. 26. 5 O’Clock Shadow Sept.

27. Ford, Sunset East Sept. 28 MAVI Bar & Grill, 2309 Beach Blvd. Billy Bowers Sept. 26. Michelle Rowan Music, Fireball Sept. 28 MEZZA, 110 First St., NB Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer Thur. Mezza Shuffle Boxband every Mon. MONKEY’S UNCLE, 1728 N. Third St. Conch Fritters Sept. 25 MUSIC in the Courtyard, 200 First St., NB John Austill Sept. 27. Tommy Jamieson Sept. 28 RAGTIME Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB Rebecca Day Sept. 25. Four Play Sept. 26. Cloud 9 Sept. 27. Austin Park Sept. 28 SLIDERS, 218 First St., NB Billy Bowers Sept. 30 SURFER The Bar, 200 First St. N. Nonpoint, Hyro the Hero, Zero Theorem, Madame Mayhem, Higher Ground Sept. 29 WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy. Great Dames Sept. 25.

Smokestack Sept. 26. Paul Lundgren Band Sept. 27. The Groov Oct. 1

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC Hall, 19 Ocean St. N. This Wild Life, The Happy Fits Sept.

26. Whitey Morgan & the 78’s, Alex Williams Sept. 27. The Melody Trucks Band album release, 2 year anniversary: Ginger Beard Man, The CorbittClampitt Duo Sept. 28. Raelyn Nelson Band, Cowford Town Band, Jackie Stranger, Claire Vandiver Sept. 29 DAILY’S Place, Sports Complex Brantley Gilbert, Michael Ray, Lindsay Ell Sept. 27 The FLORIDA Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Sept. 27. The Gatlin Brothers Sept. 29. Scott Stapp Oct. 3 HEMMING Park, 135 Monroe St. Joe Watts Sept. 25. Paul Ivey Sept. 30 The JUSTICE Pub, 315 E. Bay St. Mudtown, Forsaken Profits, Chrome Fangs, Fauna Fae Oct. 4 MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay Tunnel Vision Sept. 25. DJs Q-45, Los, Valhalla, Nash, Teems Sept. 27. Max Danger, Xander, Be Eazy, Tamayo Sept. 28 VETERANS Memorial Arena, Sports Complex Guns N’ Roses Oct. 1.

Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson, Rhett Akins Oct. 4 VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams The 7 Street Band Sept. 27

FLEMING ISLAND, GREEN COVE

BOONDOCKS, 2808 Henley Rd. Scott Elley Sept. 25. Colby Ward Sept.

26. Zeb Padgett, City of Bridges Sept. 27. The Madd Hatters, Southern Rukus Sept. 28. Zeb Padgett Oct. 2 WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220 Big Engine Sept. 27. DownPine Sept. 28. Travis Harden Sept. 29

CLIFF’S, 3033 Monument Blistur Sept. 27. City of Bridges Sept. 28 JERRY’S, 13170 Atlantic Blvd. Retro Kats Sept. 27 ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd. Brian Iannucci Wed., Sun. & Tue. IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Litt Family Band Sept. 26. Don’t Call Me Shirley Sept. 27. Hindsite Sept. 28. Corbitt Sept. 29

ORANGE PARK

CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave. Julia Gulia Sept. 28 The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd. DJ Rafiki Oct. 1

PONTE VEDRA

PONTE VEDRA Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N. grandson, nothing, nowhere Sept. 28. Bad Suns, Liily, Ultraq Sept. 30 TAPS, 2220 C.R. 210 Stu Weaver Sept. 25. Boogie Freaks Sept. 27

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Them Vagabonds, Sea of Treachery, Red Handed Deal, Days Gone By Sept. 25. Sacred Reich, Toxic Holocaust, Rhythm of Fear Sept. 26. Gouge Away, Jeromes Dream, Soul Glo, Horsewhip Sept. 27 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St. Sleeping Pills, Fever Hands, Wound Shame Sept. 26. Dancing with Ghosts, Silver Tongue Devils, Harvey Hampton Sept. 27. DJ Rosalie Hoboken, The Duval Spit, The Bodysnatchers, Deathwatch 97 Sept. 28. Divine Era Sept. 29 RIVER & POST, 1000 Riverside John Earle Sept. 27 RIVERSIDE ARTS Market, 715 Riverside Scott Jones Dancers, Billy & Bella, Folk is People, Bear & Robert Sept. 28

ST. AUGUSTINE

The AMP, 1340C A1A Shovels & Rope, Lilly Hiatt Sept. 27, Backyard.

Son Volt Sept. 29, Backyard ANCIENT CITY Brewing, 3420 Agricultural Ctr. Dr. The Edge Sept. 28 ARNOLD’S, 3912 N. Ponce de Leon The Remains Sept. 28. Blistur Sept. 29 COLONIAL QUARTER, 33 St. George St. Salty Daug, The WillowWacks, The Young Step Sept. 28. Austin Palmer, Ramblin Mutts, Hope You’re Happy Sept. 29 DOG ROSE Brewing, 77 Bridge St. Mallory Jen, Penn Johnson Sept. 29 GAMBLE ROGERS Showcase, Aviles St. Bob Patterson, Grant Peeples, Darryl Wise Sept. 28. Buffalo Rose, Sunset Monday, Backdoor Stompers Sept. 29 NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd. Cat Ridgeway & the Tourists, Constant Swimmer Sept. 28 ORIOLES NEST, 9155 C.R. 13 Hard Drive Sept. 27 PROHIBITION Kitchen, 119 St. George St. 21 Bue CD release, The Space Heaters Sept. 28. Sam Pacetti Sept. 30 SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd. Daisy Chain, Kev PM Sept. 28. Savvy, Deron Baker, The Mix Sept. 29 TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St. Cottonmouth Sept. 27 & 28

GUIDA, MERCY MERCY Oct. 4, Jack Rabbits PAPADOSIO, S.P.O.R.E. Oct. 4, The Amp Backyard Stage JOHN MEDESKI’S Mad Skillet: Will Bernard, Kirk Joseph, Terence Higgins Oct. 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 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, OTEIL & FRIENDS, LEFTOVER SALMON, DONNA the BUFFALO, KELLER WILLIAMS’ PETTYGRASS, WE BANJO 3, JOE CRAVEN & the SOMETIMERS, 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, Ponte Vedra 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 the Bar TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE Oct. 17, The Amp Backyard 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 Place 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, The 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 Stage 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, The 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 SUSTO Nov. 15, Jack Rabbits 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, Ponte Vedra 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 JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND Dec. 10, Veterans Memorial Arena 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, Times-Union Center BLACKBERRY SMOKE Dec. 30, The Florida Theatre

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BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd. Bistro Aix Anniversary: The Chris Thomas Band Sept. 29 GRAPE & GRAIN Exchange, 2000 San Marco Blvd. Be Easy Sept. 26 JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks The Valley Ghouls, Waterfront Sept.

25. Doomstress, Sanctum, Dead Scrolls Sept. 26. Majic Dust Sept. 27.

Toubab Krewe, Universal Green Sept. 28 MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd. Lee Hunter & the Gatherers, Jeff Bradley Sept. 26. Mike Shackelford, Dean Spry, Xaris Sept. 27

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

VETERANS UNITED, 8999 Western Way Derek Maines Sept. 27 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd. Neon Whiskey Sept. 25.

Spanky Sept. 27. Vox, Party Cartel Sept. 28

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

PALMS Fish Camp, 6359 Heckscher Dr. Michael Ward Sept. 25. Taylor Shami Sept. 26. Lisa & the Mad Hatters Sept. 29

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The multi-award-winning GATLIN BROTHERS–Steve, Larry & Rudy– have been pleasing smooth country fans for 60+ years. Now it’s our turn–they perform here 7 p.m. Sept. 29, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, $39-$59.

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LOCAL PET EVENTS & ADOPTABLES HANG 20 PUPS & SUPS The second annual event includes a Yappy Hour and the Grommet Me surfboard art exhibit at 5 p.m. and a pirateand-mermaid themed pet costume contest ($10 donation entry fee) at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept.

27. The surfing competition Hang 20 is 9 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 28, with a $35 donation entry fee; awards at 11:30 a.m.; local author Gary Williams and his Lab Guen are on the judges panel. It all happens at Guy Harvey Outpost Resort, 860 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, k9sforwarriors.org, guyharveyoutpost. com, free for spectators; proceeds benefit K9s For Warriors.

COFFEE CATS New Jax Beach spot caters to CATS and their pals

HAVE YA HEARD ABOUT CAT CAFÉS?

They’re the latest fun thing to entertain cats … yeah, like cats need entertaining.

But they do, and a cat café is exactly what it sounds like: A café where cats are welcome. It’s a niche within a niche. It’s a place to grab a coffee and cozy up with furry—and adoptable—felines.

Cats are, of course, well-known for snoozing a lot, which makes me wonder if inducing a caffeine coffee buzz in the presence of kitties is the best idea. As it turns out, the environment is beneficial to cats as well as people.

I recently met with Tammy King, founder of nonprofit Mayport Cats, to learn about her café, The Caffeinated Cat. The organization is ‘dedicated to the health, welfare and safety of feral and community cats,’ and if you’ve ever been to Mayport Village, especially around the ferry slip, you get it.

and like playing with guests, while others are independent and prefer alone time.

There’s a chance that patrons might not know how to engage with a cat. Do you teach people how to safely interact?

Definitely! It’s essential that we educate people on proper cat-handling techniques. This will help the bonding process, as well as ensure safety for both the cat and our guests. We also help advocate for adopting special-needs cats.

They have so much love to give but are often overlooked.

How did you decide on the menu?

I wanted to keep it simple since we’re primarily a rescue which sells coffee, but it was fun concocting the beverage names.

A regular coffee is called a “Black Cat” and any decaf coffee is deemed “neuter.”

What’s the best part about running The Caffeinated Cat? Spending the day with cats, advocating for them with the public, and proving that cats adapt well to their How exactly does the THE CAFFEINATED CAT disabilities and are café work?

331 First Ave. N., Jax Beach, 853-5154 just as lovable and The café is mainly a TIE-DYE FOR TABBIES! adoptable as nonrescue group that sells 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 disabled cats. coffee to help support the needs of the cats.

CREATIVE COSTUME CONTEST! Any cool café events Guests can stop by, Thursday, Oct. 31 coming up? purchase a coffee, and We are planning fun unwind with a furry events for cats and folks every month! flock of felines. Instead of laptops, you’ll Tie-Dye for Tabbies happens next month have cats on your lap! and there’s a Creative Cat Costume event on Halloween!

Where are the cats at the café from?

Our cats are “street cats,” so they have The Caffeinated Cat is in Jax Beach. no home or owner, and usually have a They aim to educate and promote medical condition. We find them or, relationships with cats, so patrons are under special circumstances, others find encouraged to spend time with the cuddly them, but this is not a place to drop off brood. Who knows? Maybe you’ll visit unwanted cats. and leave with a new feline friend in your arms. Adoptable cats have been fixed and How many cats currently roam The vaccinated.

Caffeinated Cat? Davi Right now, we have six, but we’re getting more. We just need to make sure the Davi the Dachshund feels there’s nothing newbies meld with the existing clowder, better than hangin’ with some feline so we keep harmony in the shop. friends while pet parents sip coffee and make new friends!

Do the cats enjoy the visits?

Like we do, each cat has a unique Subscribe to Folio Weekly Magazine’s Pets personality. Some crave lots of affection Newsletter at folioweekly.com/newsletters Davi: What inspired you to open a cat café?

Tammy: We needed to find a way to sustain our community cat program.

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FELINE FRENZY This event features free spays or neuters for community cats from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside, 7258766, jaxhumane.org. All cats will be altered, ear-tipped, microchipped and given a rabies vaccine. Go to the website for details.

ADOPTABLES

DIAMOND

RIHANNA ISN’T THE ONLY ONE WHO SHINES bright like a diamond! I’m three years old and seeking an affectionate friend to hang together.

Cuddling is the best! If you think you might like to share your home and lap with me, visit jaxhumane.org for the deets on how to adopt.

FALL MEGA PET ADOPTION First Coast No More Homeless Pets and the Petco Foundation offer more than 1,000 pets, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 4, 5 and 6, Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairgrounds Place, Downtown.

ADOPTABLES

ELMER

HOWDY! I’M ELMER, AND I’M ONLY A YEAR OLD. I’m a playful pup who enjoy walks outdoors on my leash. The only thing I love more than being petted is gnawing on flavored bone treats! I’m looking for my new best friend … is it you? Visit me at JHS at 8464 Beach Blvd. on the Southside.

READ WITH SPIRIT Kids practice reading to real, live dog Spirit, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sept.

25 at Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach, 241-1141, jaxpubliclibrary.org.

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COMPACT CAR In Jacksonville, Florida, as Hurricane Dorian approached on Sept. 3, Patrick Eldridge became concerned that his Smart car would “blow away.” So he proposed to his wife, Jessica, that he park it in their kitchen. (Her car was already in the garage.)

She doubted he could do it, but “he opened the double doors and had it in. I was amazed that it could fit,” Jessica told the Associated Press. She said there was still room to move around and cook, but “my dogs are confused by it.” Dorian narrowly missed Jacksonville as it moved up the East Coast.

A D H E R E

MYSTERIOUS Police in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, say an unnamed 80-year-old woman snoozed right through an apparent carjacking on Aug. 28—even though she was in the car. The victim told police she had fallen asleep in her car, parked in her driveway, around 9 p.m. that evening. She called police around 4 a.m. to say she woke up on the driveway and her car was gone, but she had no recollection of how she got there, the New York Daily News reported. The car was recovered later that day in Trenton, but the search is still on for suspects.

INEXPLICABLE Uber driver Yasser Hadi of Atlanta was going about his business, dropping off a fare on Aug. 25, when a woman “came out of nowhere, threatened to kill him, and then violently bit him,” Fox5 News reported. Hadi told the station: “She’s acting weird, she’s acting wild, and she’s on the car hitting it, telling me I need to die....” Next the woman climbed inside the car, and scratched and bit Hadi as he tried to pull her out. “I said, ‘God, just let her take my flesh, I don’t care.’ I want her to go away from me,” Hadi said. Later, Atlanta police arrested 26-year-old Tasheena Campbell, who already had a warrant

for an assault charge, for battery and criminal trespass. But Hadi is left with a damaged car, medical expenses and no insurance. “She’s hit me in my job, my health and my financial pocket money. It’s hard,” he explained.

JURASSIC BRIDE For her Aug. 10 wedding in Omaha, Nebraska, Deanna Adams, 40, told her bridesmaids, including her sister and maid of honor, Christina Meador, they could wear “anything” they’d be comfortable in. So after carefully considering several options, Meador chose her outfit: an inflatable T. rex costume.

As the bride and her groom took their vows, Meador towered over them. Meador, 38, told Adams ahead of time that she would wear the costume, according to the Omaha WorldHerald, giving Adams a chance to shut the idea down, but her sister didn’t balk. In fact, Adams defended the choice on Facebook: “It’s a giant middle finger at spending thousands of dollars and putting ungodly amounts of pressure on ourselves ... The point was to get married to the man who treats me like I hung the moon, and we did that part.”

DEAD RINGER Izaebela Kolano, 49, of Nutley, New Jersey, pulled a fast one on Costco employees in two stores on Sept. 1, police said. Kolano first visited a Costco in Wayne, New Jersey, where she allegedly stole a $2,000 diamond ring. Then, authorities say, she went to a store in nearby Clifton, where she asked to see a $28,000 diamond ring—and handed back the $2,000 ring. Costco employees didn’t notice the switcharoo until Kolano was out of the building, the Associated Press reported. Police found Kolano at home, and eventually recovered the ring. Kolano was charged with theft.

PETTY CRIME The If you’re going to commit a crime, go all in, we always say. But two unidentified crooks in the Bronx, New York, went to great lengths Sept. 2 to rob a Little Caesar’s pizza shop and took ... a pizza, police said. Video shows one thief holding open the drive-through window, the New York Post reported, as the other crawled in on his belly, but workers rushed to push him back out.

Changing tactics, the two then entered through the front door, threatened workers with a knife, and made off with a $23 pizza order. “They did all that just for pizza?” a police source told the paper. Chances are, the evidence is long gone. weirdnewstips@amuniversal.com

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

JOHN IRVING, LUDWIG BEETHOVEN, BACKHOES & JOHN CLEESE

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Comedian John Cleese speaks of two different modes toward which we humans gravitate. The closed style is tight, guarded, rigid, controlling, hierarchical and tunnelvisioned. The open is more relaxed, receptive, exploratory, democratic and humorous. You’re in a phase when spending luxurious amounts of time in the open mode is dramatically healing to your mental health. Good thing you’re more predisposed than usual to operate in that mode.

Experiment with possibilities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Upcoming adventures could test your poise and wit, activate uncertainties and stir you to ask provocative questions. I say that’s cause for celebration. You benefit from having your poise and wit tested. You generate good fortune for yourself exploring uncertainties and asking provocative questions. You may even thrive, exult and glow like a miniature sun. You need life to kick your ass in just the right gentle way so you’ll be alert to possibilities you’ve ignored.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Novelist John Irving asked, “Who can distinguish between falling in love and imagining falling in love? Even genuinely falling in love is an act of the imagination.” That’s a helpful idea in the weeks ahead. You’re more likely to fall in love or imagine falling in love–or both. Even if you don’t really develop a crush on someone or deepen the intimacy with a person you already care for, you’ll be inflamed with a heightened lust for life, enhancing the beauty of all you behold.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You know your body is made of atoms, but did you realize every one of them is mostly empty space? Each nucleus contains 99 percent of the atom’s mass, but it’s small in comparison to the rest of the atom–as a pea is to a cathedral.

The tiny electrons, comprising the rest of the basic unit, fly around in a vast, deserted area. We can rightfully conclude you’re made of mostly nothing.

That’s a good thought. The next few weeks are a fine time to enjoy the refreshing pleasures of emptiness. The less frenzy you stir up, the healthier you are. The more spacious you let your mind be, the smarter you become. “Roomy” and “capacious” are your power words.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “We don’t always have a choice about how we get to know one another,” wrote the ubiquitous novelist John Irving. “Sometimes, people fall into our lives cleanly–as if out of the sky, or as if there were a direct flight from Heaven to Earth.” This principle could be in full play for you in the weeks ahead. Be alert for new allies, future colleagues, unlikely matches and surprise helpers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In North America, people call the number 911 to report an emergency. In much of the EU, it’s 112. As you may know, worry-warts sometimes call these numbers even though there’s no legitimate crisis. For example, a Florida woman sought urgent aid when her local McDonald’s ran out of Chicken McNuggets. In another case, a man walking outside just after dawn spied dry vegetation ablaze in the distance and called authorities. Turned out, it was the rising sun. Will you and yours be prone to false alarms in the next few days? Watch out for that. You’ll have substantial power if you direct energy to real dilemmas and worthy riddles.

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hour ago I shocked myself by making an impulse buy of a perfect cashmere trench coat from a stranger in a parking lot,” testifies another Libran blogger, self-identified as MaybeMaybeNot. “Today I suddenly realized I needed to become a watercolor painter; I signed up for a watercolor class that starts tomorrow,” writes Libran blogger UsuallyPrettyCareful. In usual times, Librans shouldn’t get into heedlessly spontaneous actions.

But it’s not usual times.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your assignment may be “taking a moral inventory” or “going to confession.”

I say it’s “flushing out your worn-out problems to clear a space for better, bigger, more interesting problems.” Write about raw remorse, festering secrets, unspeakable apologies, inconsolable guilt and desperate mortifications. Send it all to me at Truthrooster@gmail.com. I’ll print out your words and conduct a purgation ritual. As I burn your confessions in a beach bonfire, I’ll call on the Goddess to purify your heart and release your angst. I’ll keep it all confidential.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): More than 200 years ago, Sagittarian genius Ludwig Beethoven wrote stirring music still played today. He’s regarded as one of the greatest classical composers, yet he couldn’t multiply or divide numbers. That flaw made it hard to organize his finances. He once wrote that he was “an incompetent business man bad at arithmetic.” I’ll forgive those flaws and praise his soul-inspiring music. Practice a similar approach for the next two weeks.

Be lenient, merciful and magnanimous as you evaluate your current state. In this phase of your cycle, concentrate on what works instead of what doesn’t.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “When you hit a wall–of your own imagined limitations–just kick it in,” wrote playwright Sam Shepard. That seems faulty to me. Have you ever tried to actually kick in a wall? I just tried it, and it didn’t work. I put on a steel-toed work boot and thrust it at a closet door in my basement … not even a dent. And now my foot hurts. What’s a better symbol for breaking through imagined limitations? How about using a pretend sledgehammer, battering ram or backhoe.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1965, Chinese archaeologists found an untarnished 2400-yearold royal bronze sword that was still sharp and shiny. It was intricately accessorized with turquoise and blue crystals, precision designs, and a silk-wrapped grip. I propose we make the Sword of Goujian one of your symbolic power objects for the coming months. May it inspire you to build your power and authority by calling on the spirits of your ancestors and your best memories. May it remind you that the past has gifts to offer your future. May it mobilize you to invoke beauty and grace as you fight for what’s good and true and just.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “All human beings have three lives: public, private, and secret,” wrote Piscean novelist Gabriel García Márquez. I will add that during different phases of our lives, one or the other of these three lives might take precedence; may need more care than usual. According to my analysis, your life in the coming weeks will offer an abundance of vitality and blessings in the third area: your secret life. For best results, give devoted attention to your hidden depths. Be a brave explorer of your mysterious riddles.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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CHOOSE & LOSE SCHOOL CHOICE STACKS DECK FOR PROFIT-SEEKERS GEORGE ORWELL MUST BE PROUD

of the school choice movement.

“Choice,” after all, implies that the government is empowering parents to select the best school to meet the educational needs of their children.

“Choice” also implies that those mean teachers’ unions are standing between our children and a better life. They say there’s nothing to fear about “choice” if your school is doing its job. After all, it’s only those “failing” and “turnaround” public schools that are losing students to private and charter schools.

This could not be farther from the truth. I, for example, work at a school that earned an “A” grade for the 2018-’19 school year. Now that we have an “A,” everything is turning up roses, right? Not necessarily.

You see, current state policy puts even successful public schools at a disadvantage where unregulated charter schools are concerned.

We were forced, for example, to cut a teaching position because our enrollment did not meet its target.

This is part of our annual budget process which is based on perpupil funding. Schools must take an accurate count of their student enrollment during the first 10 days of the school year, and this snapshot determines how much funding they’re going to receive for the entire school year.

This is where the suffering begins for our public schools. If the 10-day count of students falls short of predicted enrollment (funding for approximately 22 students can support one full-time teacher), that school must cut teaching positions. This is what

we call the surplus process. School are forced to cut “surplus” teachers and send them to public schools that need to add positions due to increasing enrollment.

This doesn’t bode well for teachers, who are shuffled around in the first month, or for their students, who have to deal with this bizarre turnover when the school year has barely begun. Students need structure in their lives, not the uncertainty of not knowing if their teacher may go bye-bye and their class schedule will be altered.

All this is bad enough, but the most galling aspect of per-pupil funding and the surplus process is what happens once the dust settles from the initial 10-day count. The morning after my school’s principal announced that we did indeed have to do away with a teaching position (science) and revise the schedules of affected students, I noticed a new face. As I teach at a school with “high mobility,” it comes as no surprise that we have students who come and go, depending on their military parents’ orders. In this case, however, it was a student who enrolled at my school after leaving a “choice” school—and that “choice” school will keep the perpupil allocation even though it’s no longer responsible for the student.

It’s after 10 days, after the budget was formalized, after my school was forced to cut a teaching position, after my “A” school lost students.

Did I write “A” school? Yes, I did.

Contrary to popular belief, the regime of “school reform” put in place under Gov. Jeb Bush is hurting our public schools across the board. So much

for “rewarding good teachers,” as our friends in Tallahassee like to crow proudly. Where is the reward for “good teachers” when they break their backs all year to serve their students and communities, only to see their schools lose students (and funding), which results in those teachers and schools being put at a disadvantage the next school year?

All of this seems to play into the hands of the very lobbyists who have perverted the term “school choice” by channeling that “choice” toward for-profit charter, private and parochial alternatives to traditional public education.

It gets more depressing. The current majority in the state legislature and its for-profit charter school supporters are banking on parents voting with their feet and enrolling their children in charter schools. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy, really; years of underfunding traditional public schools has resulted in the surplussing of great teachers from great schools, rising number of permanent substitute teachers, and an inability to recruit new teachers to reverse the exodus of educators leaving the profession. How else would our state legislature explain how they can support a state funding formula that allows public schools to operate on such a tentative basis every year and expect their students’ learning and data to be the better for it?

John Louis Meeks Jr. mail@folioweekly.com _______________________________ Former Teacher of the Year, Meeks is a 16-year veteran of Duval County Public Schools. The University of North Florida grad also served in the United States Air Force before he began his teaching career.

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