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Almost eight years to the day since NATASHA BOYKIN’S DEATH, her mother believes NEW EVIDENCE proves she did not die by her own hand story by JAKE GERKEN

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FROM THE EDITOR Searching for an elusive, SHIFTING LINE

SEXUAL PREDATORS HAVE BEEN FALLING LIKE dominoes lately. First one, then the other, then the other, in a steady cascade of mighty pillars tumbling down to earth to be soiled among us mortals. If I had to put a finger on it, I’d say the avalanche began with Bill Cosby. Watching a man who was once a beloved father figure to millions become persona non grata felt something like losing one’s own innocence by proxy. Knowing his reputation as a womanizer who collected babes like some guys do baseball cards, most were probably less than surprised to hear Donald Trump boast about putting his hands on women’s genitals without invitation. Gawker broke the Louis C.K. story two years ago. But Harvey Weinstein? Kevin Spacey? For people outside the entertainment business, these revelations were shocking. It’s been gratifying, yet bittersweet, to see accusations of sexual misconduct being taken seriously for the first time in what feels like forever. Women, and to a lesser extent men, have been tolerating, avoiding, ignoring and disregarding misbehaving uncles, teachers, classmates, colleagues, friends and randos for ages. Now it seems that not only can we stop grinning and bearing it, we can report the misconduct and people will actually take us seriously. Where once we had no power, now we are all-powerful. But, as Voltaire said, with great power comes great responsibility. If we’re going to ruin reputations with a word, we’re going to have to temper it with responsibility. ’Cause what we’re seeing now is, in some cases, straight-up mob mentality. Tear them down now; ask questions later. Lives are sure to be unjustly ruined before it’s all over. I am glad, even relieved, that people are finally taking accusations of sexual harassment seriously. But I’d be lying if I said that the rush to judgment doesn’t give me pause, or make me wonder whether anyone can possibly make a sexual advance in a natural way without risking being accused of bad behavior. One unwanted sexual advance does not a predator make, though enough unwanted, aggressive sexual advances might. So where is the line? And who decides the difference between making a pass and harassing someone? Is it in the nature of the relationship? If it’s your boss or a colleague, it’s not OK, right? Plenty of people have had non-platonic relationships with people they met at work. (Guilty.) Is it a variety of

factors, including your relative ages, intellects, languages, whether you’re both single? Plenty of people have enjoyed congress with people who they either shouldn’t, or perhaps typically wouldn’t. (Guilty again.) Is it just whether the person is receptive? If so, anyone who gets shot down is guilty of sexual harassment, including me. Yep, if that’s the measure, I’m guilty of sexual harassment, having been a lusty, drunken coed with a fixation on an unwilling partner in one particularly humiliating occasion. Should my career be ruined, my marriage crumble, my friends and family shamed to know me because I followed some guy I had a crush on around a party like an asshole puppy one night 16 years ago? Or is it just OK because, well, I’m a she and the person in question would have had no problem overpowering me had it come to that? (It didn’t, not by a long shot. And I did apologize. But it was still inappropriate.) I don’t know where the line is. I can’t pretend to be the authority on when or how the line is crossed every time. I’ve been hit on by people I found less-than-attractive, even repulsive, or wildly inappropriate, and I’ve been hit on in situations where the power dynamics were such that the person should not have made an advance. I don’t believe that the vast majority of the people to whom I’m referring deserve to be ruined. Over the past few years, I’ve had conversations with several different men who have been skewered in the court of public opinion because one person said they behaved improperly. For most, there was no corroboration, no opportunity for them to defend themselves. For all I know, they could be completely guilty, lechers who need to learn a lesson. For all I know, they could be completely innocent, victims themselves. I don’t know what the truth is. And you don’t, either. In cases like Cosby’s, well, there is no doubt in my mind that he’s guilty. Weinstein, too, and countless others. But remember that not every single person who is going to be accused is automatically guilty. We’re in the midst of a sea change about what constitutes appropriate sexual conduct. It’s great, it’s long overdue, and I’m glad women are empowered to be honest about unwanted contact. Let’s just not forget that in order to get from ‘how do you do?’ to ‘how you doin’?’, someone’s got to take a chance. That doesn’t necessarily make them a predator. Claire Goforth claire@folioweekly.com

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CARDBOARD CITY In the wake of “fall back,” it may be a good time

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to remember that an extra hour of sleep isn’t a reason to celebrate for everyone (one fourth of those experiencing homelessness are children). The seventh annual Cardboard City raises awareness of homelessness and the rage-inducing frustration of navigating social services in this fundraising, cardboard box sleepover (a meal, activities and entertainment provided). 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 to 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, CrossRoad Church UMC, Northside, each participant’s goal is to raise $100, familypromisejax.org, crcumc.org.

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The band has been called the new face of string music that’s redefining bluegrass (with hints of folk and gypsy jazz). Their live show is a theatrical five-headed beast that transports audiences back in time, without being anything at all close to a history lesson. 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 1904 Music Hall, Downtown, $10, 1904musicalhall.com.

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The author of Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession and How Desire Shapes the World discusses how shiny baubles have shaped— and continue to shape—the world, as well as what humanity’s unbreakable obsession with beauty reveals about desire (it’s ominous). It’s especially interesting, as Raden’s expertise sits at the intersection of academic history, industry experience and scientific perspective. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, members $30, nonmembers $40 (registration required), cummermuseum.org.

OPEN CORK HEARTS OPEN MINDS OPEN STUDIOS DAY

The arts district throws open the doors of that mural-covered building looming over King and Rosselle streets, and invites every-interestedone in to meet the artists, talk with them about their work and maybe even make a life-enriching purchase, noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at CoRK Arts District, Riverside, free, corkartsdistrict.com.

MIRACLE TIME LUX RADIO THEATRE RETURNS

Radio theater conjures feelings of magic and cozy times by a fireplace; we imagine there are few things better than hearing master storytellers weave a tale of cleverness and love to rapt audiences. This recreation of the original Lux radio play A Miracle On 34th Street won’t be heard beside a cheery hearth, but it does have live sound effects and a 30-piece orchestra with a guaranteed miracle! 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17; 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, Arlington, free, ju.edu.

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THE MAIL CONSERVATIVE KRYPTONITE

IT IS ABOUT TIME FOR SOMEONE WHO IS “IN the know” to tell you and your readers the truth about a phrase that is very often used by many of today’s “conservatives.” That phrase is “limited-government conservative.” To me, those are the three most frightening words in the English language. You might have noticed recently that some conservatives feel very badly because, as they have said, President Trump is NOT a “limited-government conservative” (as they are). That happens to be true. He is NOT. That phrase is actually a “buzzword” and “code word” that REALLY means that the person does not believe that the federal government should spend one cent on social programs that are intended to help people. Their ultimate goal is to one day see that ALL of them are abolished/ eliminated from existence, especially Social Security, which they hate the most. Stewart Epstein via email

WHICH LOCAL TAVERN…

RE.: “Hug a Trump Supporter” by Claire Goforth, Oct. 18 I DON’T HATE TRUMP SUPPORTERS (I’M related to a bunch of ’em—see What’s the Matter with Kansas?). But this is not about whether I understand why they voted for and/ or continue to support the man who was duly elected by their little red states. I do understand them and I don’t clutter up Facebook with too many facts, and I don’t do T-shirts or bumper stickers and I know which local tavern I can go to get my ass whipped. There is middle ground on any issue that may come before Congress or the Supreme Court, but this is about Donald Trump. There is no middle ground here. This person is clearly a threat to

our way of government, our standing in the world and possibly the lives of millions. His supporters may soon realize he’s not accomplished a single thing that he promised during the campaign, but he, as master of the big lie, will convince them that it’s someone else’s fault. There’s not time to let this play out. He has to go—any legal means possible. Congress has the power to do it—it’s just a matter of courage. That leaves us with Mike Pence, and hence government by the Koch brothers, but he’s already succeeded in placing dozens of Koch people in this administration. We can maybe survive a term or two of that, but not of Donald Trump. Mike Heatherman via email

GOP SAYS: NO GREEN FOR YOU!

RE.: “Up in Smoke,” by Shelton Hull, Oct. 25 I LIKED YOUR ARTICLE AND ENCOURAGE MORE on this topic. Too many people don’t know about the Florida program as it stands. The Florida GOP in office has taken the adversarial approach, and issues guidelines and talking points to local governments, spewing rhetoric that cannabis is going to destroy their communities. Creating the system as solely non-taxable medicine is a strategy of theirs to prevent the industry from growing in Florida. The MJ Business Daily puts the 2017 Market in Florida at $20M to $40M. The Tampa Bay Times puts the Florida market at more than $1B by 2020; others say $3B by 2020 is the baseline. With a $35 250mg vape cartridge, margins are astronomical. That’s 15 times the price of the same amount of plant materialdelivered cannabinoids! Joe Smith via email

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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BRICKBATS TO DEADLY DOG OWNERS After at least two dogs allegedly attacked and killed at least 10 cats in the Murray Hill neighborhood, including one on camera, the city is investigating the dogs’ owner and the deaths of the cats. The cats’ owners say they want proof the dogs have been put down and want their owner, Brandon Carlisle, who lives less than a mile from the area where the dogs attacked, to be held responsible. The city says the investigation is continuing… BOUQUETS TO DAVIDSON CARES The real estate company holds an annual charity event, Shooting for SAYS (St. Augustine Youth Services), this year raising more than $35,000 for the group and for St. Johns Housing Project, helping locals recover from the hurricanes. Sporting clay and skeet shooters aimed to support SAYS, which provides a safe home for boys who’ve suffered abuse and neglect. See, not all gun activity is bad. BRICKBATS TO JAX BEACH CITY LEADERS Jax Beach powers-that-be had a temporary ban on medical marijuana dispensaries setting up shop in the always-being-redeveloped beachside town. The state knocked the decisionmaking down to local levels, saying dispensaries can be regulated like pharmacies or simply banned outright. Looks like JB authorities may choose Door No. 2, voting 4-3 on Ordinance 2017-8098 to prohibit dispensaries within city limits. The ordinance gets a second—and final—vote at the next council meeting. We advise JB city mothers and fathers to think of the mellow clientele and the money, honey. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? HOW ABOUT A BRICKBAT? Send submissions to mail@folioweekly.com; 50 word maximum, concerning a person, place, or topic of local interest.

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CORRECTION: On Page 31 of the Nov. 15 edition, we incorrectly identified Mojo Kitchen bartender Zackery Strudel as Zachary Fields. We regret the error.

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Is justice POSSIBLE in the Corrine Brown case?

EVE OF DESTRUCTION THURSDAY IS ALMOST IT, FINALLY, FOR Corrine Brown. The saga of the One Door For Education case comes to an end with an epic sentencing hearing for her in Jacksonville’s federal courthouse. Sentencing itself is scheduled for Dec. 4, but this hearing has enough drama to stand on its own. For those who don’t live in this area, or who have been in a coma for the last year-anda-half, the case boiled down to Brown, along with former chief of staff Ronnie Simmons and his erstwhile girlfriend, former One Door CEO/founder Carla Wiley, raising money for an educational charity between 2012 and 2015. More than $800,000 went in—in $5,000 and $10,000 and $25,000 chunks. And most of that money went out in smaller increments, a lot of it in $500 or $700 installments that were taken out of the One Door account and put into Corrine Brown’s bank account. The money facilitated travel and “fundraising events,” such as renting a skybox at a Beyoncé concert, and a box when the Jaguars played in the D.C. area. While the three-legged stool was balanced enough when the money was coming in, once the federal investigation got real, the stool got wobbly. First, Wiley began cooperating with the feds. When the trial phase began, Simmons and Brown were co-defendants and, despite having different lawyers, presented a united front. After the court granted Simmons’ motion to separate the cases, he, too, rolled on Brown. The feds gave him a plea deal on two counts of the original 21 he faced. Trying to get the best possible deal, Simmons framed Brown as the mastermind of One Door. Brown, to her credit or not depending on your perspective, soldiered on, maintaining her innocence. Brown contended that she was personally charitable regardless of the charity, noting they really did take that trip to China for which they’d raised funds. She claimed she was so immersed in constituent work, she didn’t have time to monitor financial dealings such as her taxes. And though she fundraised for One Door, Brown stressed that it wasn’t her charity—she wasn’t even on the board. The cards were stacked against Brown—a three-year paper trail and days of federal witnesses saying that she and/or Simmons put the touch on them versus her defense, which was largely bereft of witnesses appearing on her behalf. It was a one-woman show that had to be paused at least once because she lost emotional control. 10 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | NOVEMBER 15-21, 2017

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The line, just before a breakdown on the stand, that I will never forget: “They’re trying to destroy my life!” As it happens, I think she’s right. Corrine Brown was a singular figure for a quarter-century in Northeast Florida. Mayors across her district—however it was drawn at the time—relied on her for federal help with projects. While some white people in comment threads find easy sport in making fun of her, the reality is that Brown was effective at advancing local priorities. To be as effective as she was, especially in an absurdly gerrymandered district, she had to have an organization around her. We saw it in Jacksonville, where Von Alexander, a local PR person, handled advance for her events. She got paid, of course, and at the trial, Alexander discussed the mechanics of how those payouts went. Money and power and affection were all intertwined in Brown’s mind. Regarding Simmons, she kept saying, “He was like a son to me.” Simmons briefly dated Brown’s daughter when both were in college, and as Brown moved to Congress, Simmons moved into running the operation. This whole story has a real pathos that gets lost in the accounts of “Queen Corrine” drinks and shopping sprees to Los Angeles and all the rest. From the time the indictments dropped, it was obvious that Corrine Brown’s congressional career was over. From the time the trial started, it was even more obvious that the weight of evidence would overcome verbal denials and assertions of mitigating circumstances. Covering this trial has had a few exciting moments, but the arc has been more like watching someone die from cancer than a narrative with dramatic tension. Both sentencing hearings—Brown’s on Thursday morning, and Wiley’s and Simmons’ Wednesday morning—will have their share of drama. Expect a packed courtroom, especially on Thursday. Whatever happens, we’re now way past the end of the Corrine Brown Era. The district has moved on; it appears Jacksonville’s best hope to take the seat back is Alvin Brown. Corrine’s political machine simply doesn’t exist the way it used to. However, for one Thursday this week, it’ll seem as if the good old days never left, with Brown’s friends and allies on hand to support and represent. Whatever your feelings on Corrine Brown, there’s something to be said for loyalty. A.G. Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com @AGGancarski

In excellent news for the AAN world and Charm City (no, we still don’t know why they call it that), a new altweekly, Baltimore Beat, is launching this week. Hip-hop hooray! In even excellent-er news, Baltimore Beat is being launched by a group that includes many former staffers of Baltimore City Paper, which on Nov. 1 was shuttered by its owners, who also own the local daily, a decision announced last summer just weeks after employees voted to unionize (hiss). A potential buyer, Kevin Naff, co-owner of the media company that publishes the nearby Washington Blade, an LGBT weekly, tried to work out a deal to buy the paper or at least keep the name, reports Columbia Journalism Review. The Baltimore Sun Media Group wasn’t willing to play ‘let’s make a deal that makes anyone else happy,’ so the buyers regrouped and decided to make a go of it with an all-new paper. Baltimore Beat at its launch will be one of the most diverse papers in the country, unsurprising given its LGBT weekly connection. Welcome to AAN, BB!

OVERSET < NO DEAD TREES IN HOUSTON

You could blame the declining print advertising revenue. Or you could blame the hit the economy of Houston took when oil and gases prices plunged. But you should probably also blame the weather. At least, that’s what Houston Press editor Margaret Downing blamed in her editorial announcing the surprising news that, after weathering so many figurative storms, Hurricane Harvey literally knocked the paper off the shelf. (Well, that and the decision of parent company Voice Media Group to stop printing it.) Houston Press will now exist only in dot com form; its print product has gone the way of the wind.

< FIRE THE BIG CHEESE

Last week, several altweeklies around the country simultaneously published a cover feature in honor of the oneyear anniversary of the presidential election. In a story called “You’re Fired! Impeach Trump now. Ask us how!” several papers, including Salt Lake City Weekly, Planet Jackson Hole and Eugene Weekly, made the case for impeachment. From emoluments, to Russia, to the 25th amendment, to racism, Tweets and more, the papers stated the case for impeachment with passion, reason, resolve and frustration. Some also asked folks to add their names to the 1.3 million— as of this writing—who’d already signed a petition calling for his impeachment. (It’s here: impeachdonaldtrumpnow.org.) In news that will give fans of local hip-hop a reason to smile, 23 papers across the nation also collaborated on a playlist of protest songs. Folio Weekly selected “CODE RED: ‘Hands up, don’t shoot,’” by locals Mal Jones, J. Blacco, Lost Firstborne and DJ Shotgun for the compilation. Look for the entire compilation on folioweekly.com.

< FINALLY, AN ELECTION TO CELEBRATE

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 was a big day for progressive politicians and a prime day for numbers. (If you’re a math nerd, you’ll get it.) From Pennsylvania to New Jersey to Virginia, progressives gave conservatives a resounding trouncing. Virginia elected its first openly transgender delegate to the state house; Democrat Danica Roem poetically trounced Bob Marshall, a 13-term Republican who introduced a “bathroom bill” to prohibit trans students from using the bathroom of their choice and carried the state ban on gay marriage, reports C-Ville Weekly. Also in Virginia, Justin Fairfax became the second (yes, the second!) black person to win a statewide election when the Democrat won the race to become the Old Dominion’s next lieutenant governor. The election was a historic sweep for Democrats and minorities, with Virginians also electing the first two Latina delegates to the state house and the first openly lesbian delegate. With 49 seats now held by Democrats in the 100-member state house, down from the 66-34 Republican majority, things are going to look a lot different in the “Lover” state come next legislative term. Florida lawmakers, consider yourselves warned.

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rom an alleged botched police investigation to a rushed autopsy, and a mother’s suspicions of police corruption, the Natasha Boykin case reads like a movie script. But without a mother’s determination, it would probably be condemned to obscurity. According to police reports, 12:59 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2009 was the last time anyone saw Natasha Boykin alive. The 24-year-old was fatally shot once in the chest with a .357 magnum in the bedroom of her boyfriend’s—Willis “Casey” White’s—detached garage-apartment on the 400 block of Fourth Avenue North in Jacksonville Beach. The bullet went through her heart. Boykin was pronounced dead by the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department at 4:36 a.m. Her death was deemed a suicide by medical examiner Dr. Valerie Rao at 10:45 a.m. that day. Boykin’s mother, Angel King, along with family, friends and a growing body of investigators reject the official narrative. They believe that something sinister took place in those early morning hours when Boykin’s young life was cut short. For eight years, King has tirelessly crusaded for justice. In 2011, she filed a wrongful death suit against White and eight others. The suit is still open; court records indicate that the last activity on the case was in 2015, when King’s attorneys withdrew due to irreconcilable differences, which her responsive pleading states was her inability to pay their fees. In 2013, Jacksonville Beach Police Department provided News4Jax with this statement for a story about King’s belief that the evidence proves her daughter did not kill herself: “We have thoroughly investigated this case in conjunction with the State Attorney’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office, and the Duval County Medical Examiner’s Office, and have all come to the same conclusion that suicide was the cause of Miss Boykin’s death.” The investigation, they said, was “suspended.” In light of new evidence, King now believes she has a chance at finally proving her daughter did not take her own life.

“We do have new evidence that I feel is substantial,” said King. “However, I am reluctant to say anything. I’ve been told by my lawyers that the police don’t have to reopen the case. And I feel anymore like anything I do or say is going to get me punished and will further prevent my daughter’s case from being reopened … “My daughter did not kill herself,” King continued. “And I want it removed from her death certificate. They had no right to sit there and cause this mental anguish and emotional duress on me. If the police are so right in their presumption of suicide, then prove it. Why keep this case buried?” This “they” to which King refers is a veritable pantheon of government agencies, officials and politically connected individuals that stretch from the affluent families in the community to the offices of the Chief of Police and the Medical Examiner. “There are people involved in this that are far up the social ladder,” said King. “They are people of money and power and social influence that are able to shield themselves from justice, and are trying to deflect the blame to those of lesser means. And that’s not justice.” King believes that the evidence proves, at best, a bungled investigation, at worst, a conspiracy and cover-up. There was no

fingerprint testing of the gun used to kill Boykin, despite noticeable prints on the gun’s receiver; nor was there trajectory testing of the expended round that supposedly killed her. And the gunshot residue (GSR) tests performed on both Boykin’s body and White both came back positive. It was later hypothesized by a forensic investigator that White’s positive GSR test was due to him moving the gun before calling police, which he admitted in interviews. The night she died, Boykin’s clothes were found ripped and tattered. Her bra strap was ripped, pants unbuttoned and underwear on inside out and backwards. There were also noticeable bruises and lacerations to her arms, neck and the back of her head. No sexual assault testing was performed by the medical examiner. White told Folio Weekly in a phone interview that he did not have sex with Boykin that night. “I did not hurt Natasha King, bottom line,” he said. King and her investigators also say that the toxicology test performed on Boykin was anything but exhaustive, that the report does not list the medication that Boykin was on for her hypothyroid disorder. According to police reports, White was never administered a toxicology test. “It usually takes 60 to 90 days for a toxicology report to be completed,” said King.

“But for some reason, it only took them a couple hours to complete Natasha’s.” King and her investigators also say that detectives did not perform any canvassing of the neighborhood, neighbors were not asked if they heard any gunshots that night, nor did detectives question Boykin’s friends and family to ascertain her state of mind leading up to her death. According to Boykin’s sister, Jennifer Carter, police never contacted her. “Nobody came to me about anything,” said Carter. “Which I thought was strange, considering how close we were before it all happened.” “Natasha and I talked on the phone at least twice a week. She was usually a very happy person, but there was some stuff going on in her personal life those last couple weeks that I think had something to do with her death … “Granted, it got a little crazy toward the end, but she never once told me that she had any intention of ending her life. That is not even an option in my book. Natasha killing herself … There’s just no way. You would have had to have known her. I haven’t believed that since I heard it.” One of King’s private investigators, David Hodges, canvassed the neighborhood and found that not a single person heard a gunshot that night despite the apartment windows having been left open. Boykin had made plans for the following night for a date with her childhood friend Nathan Franco. Franco says police did not contact him after her death. “I’ve known Natasha since we were 10 years old,” said Franco. “I mean, there was a hiatus between us during our college years, but then maybe a few weeks before her death, we had started talking again. “I remember speaking with Natasha the night she went out. Nothing really seemed out of the ordinary. She was happy and silly and just … Natasha. We even made plans for a date the following night. Unfortunately, we never got around to it, for obvious reasons … “Natasha did tell me she was seeing this guy—Casey, I think was his name—but according to what she told me, it was really just an off-and-on thing. … She really just wanted to get away from him.” White disagrees with this assessment of their relationship, telling Folio Weekly that though they’d only been dating a few months, things were going well. “We were dating, we were having fun,” he said. Given what she sees as a lack of evidence, and subpar effort by the JBPD and the Medical Examiner’s Office, at Hodges’ behest, King hired her own regiment of experts and

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<<< FROM PREVIOUS examiners to see what they could find; many of them offered their services pro bono. One of the experts was Dr. Jonathan Arden, founder and president of Arden Forensics. Arden has more than 30 years of experience, 20 as a government medical examiner in New York, Delaware, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. He has also been involved in a number of high-profile cases, including serving as lead medical examiner in the Steven Pennell serial killing case. After reviewing the evidence provided, Arden wrote a scathing four-page report in November 2010, in which he concluded, “The totality of the evidence is not consistent with the official conclusion that the death of Natasha Boykin was a suicide.” Aside from noting untested physical evidence—called “stipple”—shown on her boyfriend’s face and body in police photos, along with the unlikelihood that Boykin could have held the gun the way police claim she did, Arden concluded that evidence pointed to Boykin’s death being staged. White, who believes Boykin committed suicide, said that the specks on his face weren’t stipple, but debris left behind by a hedge in his driveway after a friend dropped him off that night. “The hedge I had to push through, it just put, like, dirt on my face,” he said. He also said police tested the specks, and they came back “negative.” “I did not hurt Natasha,” White said. According to Arden’s report, “As discussed, the evidence indicates that Ms. Boykin’s body was moved prior to the crime scene investigation, and that someone spread blood about the house after the shooting, all of which is alteration of the death scene prior to investigation. The description of her holding the gun with the barrel pointing up is inappropriate if she had shot herself and then collapsed; if true, this most likely represents a staged death scene … “In light of these inconsistencies, none of which was reconciled by the official investigations into the death of Natasha Boykin, it is my opinion that significant unanswered concerns remain as to whether she was shot and killed by another person.” Private investigator Randy Barnes echoes Arden’s concerns. According to Barnes, the classification of Boykin’s death as a suicide was “premature.” Barnes cites various inconsistencies and omissions of evidence. For instance, Barnes says, the stippling found on White’s forehead and hands, which was also found on Boykin’s body, indicates that White “would have been in very close proximity to the gunshot. This would indicate Mr. White may have been present when Ms. Boykin was shot,” reported Barnes. White vehemently denied being present when Boykin was shot. “When you fire a gun and the gases that fly in your face are not in little black chunks … that’s a bunch of BS,” he said. He told Folio Weekly that he’d been at a house party in Atlantic Beach when Boykin committed suicide. “I don’t know why she did what she did,” he said, later adding, “I wish it never would’ve happened, I’m so sorry she did what she did. I think she did it in a blackedout state with alcohol and whatever.” Barnes also noted, among other things, that the clothing White was said to have been

wearing that night is seen next to Boykin’s body in police photos. He reported that the clothing was never tested by police nor submitted as evidence. Miranda Hand–Boykin’s childhood friend who had been out with both Boykin and White that night–told police in a sworn statement that the pictures taken of White by police indicate he must have changed clothes before police arrived, a charge he denies. According to Hodges, the clothes she described White to have been wearing earlier can be seen on the floor of White’s room in the crime scene photographs. White told Folio Weekly that he did not change his clothes and could not have been wearing the clothes in the photos. Barnes concluded his report, “Based on my experience as a law enforcement officer (over 36 years with local, county, state, and federal

task forces), it is my strong and qualified opinion that there are too many unanswered question to have ruled this death a suicide. “There is physical evidence that White was present in the apartment when Ms. Boykin was shot and killed; there is evidence that Ms. Boykin’s body was moved prior to the arrival of police, thereby, altering the crime scene … “[T]here are many inconsistencies in the statement made by Mr. White on the night of Ms. Boykin’s death; the autopsy report by the Medical Examiner did not resolve, or even mention the trauma to Ms. Boykin’s body … These unresolved issues alone would warrant further investigation into the death of Ms. Boykin.” According to police reports, White found Boykin at 4:20 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2009, telling police that he found her body lying face up on

the floor of his bedroom, with a .357 magnum under her right hand, pointing “barrel up.” In conversations with police, White admitted to moving the gun to the bottom shelf of his bookcase to the left of her body before going outside to call police. He told Folio Weekly that he’d left his door unlocked in case Boykin decided to come over, and that he was glad to see her car in his driveway when his friend dropped him off. “I was happy to see her at home. And then I walked in and there she is,” he said. “It freaked me out … . I will never get that picture out of my head. It was terrible.” King’s knowledge of the night of her daughter’s death comes almost entirely from

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For eight years, Angel King has fought to have her daughter’s case reopened. She believes new evidence about her daughter’s whereabouts in the hours leading up to her death may convince officials to grant her wish. “My daughter did not kill herself. And I want it removed from her death certificate.”

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<<< FROM PREVIOUS sworn statements taken by police, including those of Miranda Hand, White and three of his friends. The last person who officially saw Boykin alive was Hand. “Natasha picked me up from my house a little bit after 9:30 p.m.,” Hand told police in 2009. “She had texted me she wanted to go out and talk about some things that night. We went to The Ritz and got a drink. She was crying and really upset because she just learned that a close friend of hers had died in Iraq. And, of course, she was also going through a divorce and was told by her ex-husband that he was no longer sending her money.” According to Hand, Boykin’s and White’s relationship had begun to cool as well, and Boykin was planning on breaking it off. “Casey had wanted more out of the relationship than Natasha did,” said Hand. According to Hand’s statement, the relationship had declined to the point where White only wanted to see Boykin on certain days of the week. White says that their relationship was fine.

“We were there for maybe an hour before we decided to go over to Lynch’s Pub,” continued Hand in the statement. “While we were walking through the parking lot, we end up running into Casey and his friends. There were three other guys with him. Since they had been arguing earlier, I walked away and let them talk things out. Once they were done, Natasha tells me she wished she hadn’t have ran into him. That she would rather not have seen him at all because she was planning on breaking up with him.” They weren’t at Lynch’s Pub long. Hand told police Boykin was worried about White, and believed he was cheating on her, so before going home, they decided to go back to The Ritz to confirm her suspicions. “We go back in and find he’s not with any girls,” said Hand in the statement. “We danced a little bit, they talked, and then we went home … While driving back to my house, Casey sends her a text message asking where she was at. She replied saying she was going home; that she was going through a lot and just wanted to go home. “As we drove, she made the comment that ‘she wished it was her that was dead’ instead of her friend. But I don’t think she meant that she was going to kill herself …. It was just a figure of speech. Plus she was really excited about an upcoming trip to the Carolinas to see an old friend of hers … that and she was planning on attending school with me for physical therapy, and had made plans to call me in the morning to get all the information for school … “I know I got home at 12:59 a.m. because I checked the clock when I walked in … I did

try to get her to stay the night with me. But she said no, that she was tired and upset and just wanted to go home.” The only clues to what happened to Boykin between the hours of 1 a.m. and 4:20 a.m. are in text messages and a torrent of unanswered calls from Boykin to White. According to police photos of Boykin’s phone, it shows that she called White more than 30 times between 12:30 a.m. and 2:11 a.m. (none of the calls was answered), and sent multiple texts. Boykin first texted White around 12:30 a.m., stating that she was sad about her friend and was going home for the night. However, 24 minutes later, Boykin texted him again, saying she was too drunk to drive and asking him to come pick her up. (Hand’s statement claimed that neither she nor Boykin were drunk that night.)

From there, the texts only get stranger, some barely comprehensible, with claims of being lost and not knowing where she is or how to get home. Boykin’s final text, sent at 2:11 a.m., reads with haunting clarity, “At your apartment and using your gun thanks for keeping it loaded.” All communication ceases at this point. White did not respond to her many calls or texts, even though phone records show she was making up to three calls a minute. Only once did he respond, asking where to find her. White told Folio Weekly that he had not received the calls or messages. “I was in a place in Atlantic Beach where there was no service,” he said. “… I was out of service; if I could have gotten to her and stopped what happened, I would have.” White told police that he got home around 4:20 a.m.

In light of new evidence, King believes that she can prove that her daughter’s death was not suicide and that police have essentially buried the case because some people involved have powerful connections. “If you have the Jacksonville Beach Police as personal friends … where do you think the case is going to go?” asked King. “We’ve subpoenaed her phone records,” she continued. “Based on what we were provided, we found that Natasha had made a call only seconds before sending her final text saying she was going to kill herself at her boyfriend’s apartment. Because she made this call, we were able to see where she was at 2:11 a.m. that night. “And she was nowhere near Mr. White’s apartment. In fact, she was a mile north of his apartment and appeared to have been driving at the time,” said King.

Cell phone records provided to Folio Weekly appear to show Boykin driving in aimless circles after dropping off Hand. At various times, her calls come from areas on and around Third Street, Atlantic Boulevard, Beach Boulevard and back again on Third Street. “We also had Ben Levitan, a cellular telephone and wireless expert, review the phone company’s records of Natasha’s phone history that night,” said King. “Based on what we provided him, he was able to confirm that Casey White lied about not speaking with Natasha past 12:30 a.m.” According White’s sworn statement, he did not speak with Boykin after 12:30 a.m. Levitan says otherwise.

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<<< FROM PREVIOUS “Ms. Boykin’s cell phone records show that she and Mr. White exchanged text messages at 12:58 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2009,” said Levitan. “At 12:58 a.m., Mr. White sent a text message to Ms. Boykin’s phone. She responded at 12:58 a.m. … “My analysis concludes that Mr. White did communicate with Ms. Boykin by phone after 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.” After White responded to Boykin’s text, she continued calling and texting him until sending the final text at 2:11 a.m., texts White says he did not see until after finding her body. “They’re thinking I killed this girl and I’m, like, ‘I have no idea what was going on …. They show up, cuff me, take me down and the only reason they release me was because of those text messages,” he said. He believes police were thorough. “I was interviewed all night that night. And then I went back down. JSO got involved and I voluntarily did a polygraph, which I passed.” King also hired Daniel Gray, a truth verification analyst, to review White’s

Private investigator Randy Barnes believes that specks on Willis “Casey” White’s hands and forehead, as seen in this photo from the night of Natasha Boykin’s death, may be stipple from being present when a gun was fired. White told Folio Weekly that the specks are dirt from a hedge along his driveway.

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Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) performed by JBPD. During a CVSA, an individual is asked a series of questions in an effort to infer deception based on stress in the voice. (Some do not believe CVSA are reliable; a 2008 National Institute of Justice study concluded that they were no more reliable than “flipping a coin” to determine deception about recent drug use.) According to Gray, “Mr. White is being most deceptive about the question, ‘Were you present when Natasha was shot?’ Mr. White answered ‘No’ to this question and is clearly being deceptive with the answer he gave … an immediate review should have been conducted and a more detailed interview should have immediately followed.” With Boykin’s phone records, Levitan’s and Gray’s reports, and other evidence, King believes she has a chance at finally reopening her daughter’s case, or at least having it reviewed by a grand jury. “Let the jury decide based on the evidence that we have,” said King. “If the evidence proves there is enough doubt about my daughter’s death being a suicide, then we can at least get her death certificate amended to reflect the truth. Even if that means we can’t prosecute … “There needs to be accountability before they can claim any case a suicide,” added King. “This is what keeps me going. This is what keeps me fighting. They need to justify their claims.” Jake Gerken mail@folioweekly.com

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manner? There was so much anger but not confusion; because I know the rules, of this supremacy and a system of oppression. Those rules are all put squarely in place.” During his LRP residency, he’ll work on paintings and dioramas, and open his workspace for the public, art students and other artists to visit. “It’s one thing to have any artist tell you how they do their work; it’s another to have them invite you into space and see how an artist relates to their work in the space, and relates to you. I’ve always appreciated that much more.” Since 2008, Santiago’s works have been featured in more than 50 solo and group exhibitions around the globe. He’s been in six AIR programs, a sphere in which he thrives. Most recently, a residency at Gallery Momo in Johannesburg, South Africa, left a deep impact. “South Africa was complex and [layered]. Growing up in Canada, being there was eye-opening because the culture is so rich. But there are complexities of being only roughly 20 years out of apartheid.”

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Santiago notes that South Africa is still figuring out its resurrection and freedom. “The violence there would escalate so quickly and then just as quickly deescalate. So it could be a lot to take in. Those moments remind me that as an artist, it’s my role to see the world and then push it out through my visuals—and get a greater understanding of the world.” Daniel A. Brown mail@folioweekly.com ________________________________ Curtis Talwst Santiago is Long Road Projects' artist-in-residence through Dec. 1. For info about Santiago’s LRP residency or to ask about a studio visit, go to longroadprojects.com. To check out Santiago’s work, go to curtissantiago.art.

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ome of the best movies about World War II focus not on the battlefields, but on life back home, beyond the carnage. In the wake of Christopher Nolan’s impressive Dunkirk, two foreign films have just dropped on video; each offers a unique perspective on the nightmare that was WWII. Both deal with the war from the German side, the protagonists drawn from real-life Germans who recognized Hitler for the monster he really was and tried to stop him. Unlike Bryan Singer’s big-budget Valkyrie which traced the failed efforts of German military officers led by Col. Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) to assassinate Hitler near the war’s end, these two are smaller in scope, their heroes more ordinary. That may be why they seem all the more powerful and real than a typical Hollywood blockbuster. Opening in Germany two years ago and now available on video, 13 Minutes is the story of Georg Elser (Christian Friedel), a one-time womanizer and carpenter, who unsuccessfully tried to kill Hitler shortly after the start of the war. His weapon was a time bomb, designed to annihilate the Führer and other top Nazis in the room where they’d gathered to celebrate his failed coup (the Beer Hall Putsch) back in 1923. The bomb went off on time—but Hitler had left 13 minutes before. Others were killed or injured, and Elser was soon caught redhanded. Director Oliver Hirschbiegel is on familiar turf and in magnificent form. The film opens with the failed assassination attempt and Elser’s arrest and then, while following the course of his brutal interrogation to uncover a conspiracy, traces the events and people pushing Elser to his fateful choice. Elser’s relationship with the married Elsa (Katharina Schüttler) also hinders him. As

Two movies detail war’s SUBTLE MACHINATIONS in the domestic sphere atrocities accumulate around him, he decides Germany’s destruction can be prevented only if Hitler dies. 13 Minutes is engrossing, brutally realistic at times and unflinching in its depiction of Nazi brutality. Yet the film touches on those whom Elser affected by his courage and commitment. One of the interrogating officers, Arthur Nebe (Burghart Klaußner), was later part of von Stauffenberg’s similarly ill-fated assassination conspiracy. Hirschbiegel ends with the chilling reminder that Hitler’s war eventually claimed more than 55 million lives. Similarly, Alone in Berlin (’16) ends with a dedication to the real-life couple, Otto and Anna Quangel (Brendan Gleeson, Emma Thompson), whose courage and sacrifice during the war is a needed reminder that not all Germans were Nazi sympathizers. The film opens in a forest, near the onset of the war in France, with the death of a frightened young German soldier, the Quangels’ son. After authorities notify them of their son’s death, Otto and Anna begin a solitary, mostly fruitless effort to alert other Germans to the monstrous lies of Hitler and the Nazi propaganda machine. Writing short, denunciations of the Führer and his policies on postcards, the grieving parents place them throughout Berlin, hoping to rally others to their quixotic cause. Most of the postcards end up on the desk of Police Inspector Escherich (Daniel Brühl), a diligent officer who pursues the couple nabbing them four years later. Alone in Berlin focuses on the Quangels’ relationship (Gleeson and Thompson are excellent), but Escherich’s story is central to the film. Bringing them to justice, he discovers the injustice of his once secure world. Terrific performances are enhanced by the assured direction of actor/director Vincent Perez and Christophe Beaucarne’s cinematography. Perez, who also co-wrote the script, fleshes out the Quangels’ story with characterizations that broaden the film’s impact. 13 Minutes and Alone in Berlin are great reminders that films can be windows into the real world, entertaining and teaching at once. That’s how Aristotle defined art. Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com

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Volt’s debut album, 1994’s Trace, received or 25 years, Son Volt has been a vehicle copious 20th anniversary praise, and Farrar for frontman Jay Farrar’s solemn, hyperexpects the same for 1997’s Straightaways, the realistic alt-country songwriting. Equal band’s highest-charting record to date. Farrar parts dirt-caked and elegantly exquisite, and Tweedy, notoriously antagonistic to each Farrar mixes stylish pedal steel, squalls of other for the better part of 20 years, have distorted guitar and downcast vocals better even collaborated constructively on reissues than anyone on Earth—and that includes of Uncle Tupelo’s landmark albums from the legendary American rock band Wilco, late ’80s and early ’90s. But at age 50, Farrar fronted by Farrar’s ex-songwriting partner, says he still struggles with such laurel-resting. Jeff Tweedy. As another iconoclastic modern “Wrestling would definitely be an accurate way country star, Jason Isbell, wrote on Twitter to describe [the celebration of old material],” he earlier this year, “I think we can now safely says. “There are always new things to discover say that both Son Volt and Wilco have turned and explore. I’m thinking about what’s going to out to be better than Uncle Tupelo [Farrar and take me to a place I haven’t been before.” Tweedy’s first band].” With Notes of Blue, that place went farther More important, with Son Volt, Farrar has back in American musical history than kept a laser-focus reworking the broad, deep Farrar had ever gone. Emphasizing that he vein of folk, blues, country and roots rock, was aiming for “that place where folk and resulting in his 2017 album Notes of Blue. the blues and country converge,” he says Full of experimental open tunings that pay explorations of history are still critical for his tribute to influences like Fred McDowell, Skip musical development. “It definitely took me a James and Nick Drake, Farrar’s heartbreaking while to get to that place,” he says. “I was first lyrical tales of no-stoplight burgs, drug abuse introduced to the blues by British musicians, and crumbling social systems are backed by but as I dug around more, I learned artists like crackling instrumental fireworks. “There have been challenges [translating] Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers came out that album to the live stage,” Farrar tells Folio of the blues tradition. So there’s definitely a lot Weekly from his St. Louis home, after an of overlap there.” Australian jaunt. “But after almost a full year That overlap runs both ways. Farrar says and 100 shows of playing Notes of Blues, we’ve he chuckled when his 15-year-old daughter got it. You start out on adrenaline, but the band started listening to The Black Keys (“I’m, like, has really come together. We’re in a good place I was listening to those guys 15 years ago!”), right now.” That should pay off for Florida fans, but got into longtime cult Canadian countrywho get a fresh Son Volt for four shows to close rockers The Sadies after playing with them for out 2017. “You have to save the best for last, the first time this year in Australia. right?” Farrar laughs. “Florida is one of those Still, the past is a deep well of inspiration places we haven’t been in a while, so after going for Farrar and Son Volt. You may find revvedall the way to Australia, up rockers like “Static” we’re happy to get or “Lost Souls” the SON VOLT WITH DUQUETTE JOHNSON down there.” most powerful songs 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, St. Augustine Seeing Son Volt at on Notes of Blue. If Amphitheatre’s Backyard Stage, $30, 209-0399, the end of an album you’re into Farrar’s staugamphitheatre.com cycle for Notes of Blue mournful acoustica, means we might get to you’ll like “The Storm” hear fresh material Farrar has written in this or “Cairo and Southern.” Either way, the turbulent 2017. As Uproxx.com headlined album’s classic Son Volt—consistency has always been the band’s strongest suit—while a recent interview, “Jay Farrar Has Been opening new channels of hope, something Writing Great Songs about Trump’s America Farrar isn’t well known for. “Back Against for Nearly 30 Years.” Citing Woody Guthrie the Wall” is a self-described “rally song,” to as a political folk influence, Farrar says, “I’ve remind those facing adversity that “with found myself moving in that direction with darkness on your doorstep” you can still “keep a few new songs. But I’ve also done that a lot your feet on the ground.” in the past with songs like “Cahokian” [about Referencing that fabled mid-20th century environmental degradation seen through a period when American art forms like folk, Native American’s eyes] and “Ten Second blues, country and early rock ’n’ roll were News” [about a Missouri town abandoned outlets for citizens of all stripes to escape in the ’80s after its dirt roads were sprayed war, repression, political upheaval and with dioxin-contaminated oil to keep the dust racism, Farrar finishes: “There is hope, even down]. It’s hard to say what will influence now. We’ve been through a lot worse in this what I do next, though.” country, so I know we’ll make it through this.” Given alt-country’s obsession with Nick McGregor nostalgia, such thoughts are naturally balanced mail@folioweekly.com with celebrations of past achievements. Son

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ARTS + EVENTS PERFORMANCE

EVERYTHING’S FINE This benefit show to help get Awkward Silence A Comedy Troupe to the 2018 Fringe Festival in a manner commensurate with their dignity, or at least on a clean conveyance (they promise prizes, drinks and laughs) is 8 p.m. Nov. 16 & 17 at Atlantic Beach Brewing Company, 725 Atlantic Blvd., $20, eventbright.com. YOUTH AND PROOF A youth open mic night is 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18 at 3674 Beach Blvd., Southside, theperformersacademy.org. CELTIC THUNDER The inexplicably popular dance group (yes, we love ’em, too!) stomps the boards, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $25-$45, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com. BOOK OF MORON If thinking were easy, everyone would do it. This comedy is staged 4 & 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Times-Union Center’s Terry Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, $73, fscjartistseroes.org. CURTAINS A tale of the theater and foul play is told 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, 17 & 18; 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2245 San Diego Rd., 346-5620, datheatreboosters.org. MACHINAL Inspired by the notorious case of adulteress Ruth Snyder, executed in the electric chair for murdering her husband, the play explores the tragedy of an open, gentle individual imprisoned in a hard society; staged 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company, 112 E. Adams St., Downtown, the5anddime.org. GREY GARDENS THE MUSICAL Equally hilarious and heartbreaking, the story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, eccentric aunt and cousin of Jackie O, is part of national lore, and seeing it brought to life is one of the season’s treats! 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16; 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 18; 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd., $21-$26, 396-4425, theatrejax.com. SHINE! A MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE Mounted 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., $15, 209-0399, apextheatrejax.com. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED Three tights-wearing actors speed through all 37 of the Bard’s works, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 & 25 at Apex Theatre Studio (inside Ponte Vedra Concert Hall), 1050 A1A N., $25, apextheatrejax.com. CHRISTMAS CAROLE Bruce Allen Scudder’s holiday show takes the classic tale of Scrooge and the ghostly triad and adds dashes of humor and music to update it into a silly seasonal event for the whole family. Opens 6 p.m. Nov. 22 and runs through Dec. 22 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $49.95-$57, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. FSCJ STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY CONCERT Rebecca Levy and Talani Torres direct the FSCJ Dance Repertory Company, danceWORKS, Dance Composition Students, Dance Faculty and visiting artists, plus The Florida Ballet, 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at FSCJ Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, $5-$10, 646-2222, fscj.edu. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN A family inheritance wreaks havoc and hilarity in this staging of the ’80s Mel Brooks favorite! 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-18; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina, $15-$20, 277-3455, ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE A holiday extravaganza as only Cirque can do! 8 p.m. Nov. 18 & 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at T-U Center, Downtown, $38.50-$74.50, fscjartistseries.com.

CLASSICAL + JAZZ

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MATTHEW HALL The pianist performs every Thur., Fri. & Sat. at Corner Bistro/Glass Hat Piano Bar & Grill, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., 619-1931. CHRIS SPOHN Contemporary improvisational music, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 15 at SoLo Gallery, 1037 Park St., $10, sologallery.org. LISTEN UP Jacksonville Symphony Woodwind Quintet plays, 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Beaches Museum & History Park, 505 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, $15, jaxsymphony.org. THE LISA KELLY JAZZ 4TET Local musicians play 8 p.m.-mid. Nov. 17 at Casa Monica, 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine, free, 827-1888, kellyscottmusic.com. SARA SANT’AMBROGIO The Grammy-winning cellist performs, 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, free, 355-7584, fridaymusicale.com. THE DOO WOP PROJECT The Jacksonville Symphony performs classics from the ’50s and ’60s, 11 a.m. Nov. 17; 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 18 at T-U’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, Downtown, $19-$44, jaxsymphony.org. JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS Their first concert of the season is 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at T-U’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, Downtown, $3-$8, jaxsymphony.org. ERIC RIEHM, VON BARLOW Improvisational music is performed, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20 at SoLo Gallery, 1037 Park St., $10, sologallery.org. JON STICKLEY TRIO A blend of gypsy jazz, bluegrass and hip-hop, 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Beaches Museum Chapel, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, $25 advance, $30 day of; $80 for the season (four concerts); beachesmuseum.org. JOSU OKIÑENA The pianist plays 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at University of North Florida’s Fine Arts Center, Southside, $8-$25, 620-2961.

SOUNDTRACKED HÄXAN Improvisational music, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 21 at SoLo Gallery, 1037 Park St., $10, sologallery.org. LINDA COLE & JAZZ MUSICIANS The group plays 6 p.m. Nov. 26 for Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $5, limelight-theatre.org.

COMEDY

CARLOS MENCIA The comedic mind of Mencia brings the wit that made him famous. He performs 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-18, and 9:45 p.m. Nov. 17 & 18 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, $25-$122.50, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. TEZ BROOKS One of the funniest Jacksonvillians is on 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $15-$20, jacksonvillecomedy.com. WILLIE BARCENA This comedy road warrior appears 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 & 18; and 10 p.m. Nov. 18, at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 646-4277, $15-$40, jacksonvillecomedy.com. JAMES YON, MIGUEL COLOGNE These up-and-coming young comics appear 9 p.m. Nov. 18 at Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club (Gypsy Cab Co.), 830 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $12, 461-8843, thegypsycomedyclub.com. FRED’S ALL-STAR COMEDIANS Local comics are on 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 & 22 at The Comedy Zone, $10, 292-4242.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

A CLASSIC THEATRE SEEKS ACTORS Auditions for its December production, Intimate Apparel, 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at St. Augustine Beach City Hall Annex, 2200 A1A S. (at 16th Street). Call-backs 3 p.m. Dec. 3; a classictheatre.org. JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY JU’s Alexander Brest Gallery seeks proposals for the 2018 academic calendar; deadline is Nov. 25; facebook.com/BrestGallery. JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT The JIA Arts Commission invites artists to apply for temporary exhibition for the four quarters of 2018, jiaarts.org. SANTA FE COLLEGE The college seeks artists for its annual springtime arts celebration, $25 to apply, Dec. 31 deadline; raul.villarreal@sfcollege.edu, zapplication.org. JACKSONVILLE MINI MAKER FAIRE Groups or individuals of all ages interested in presenting projects, hobbies, experiments and do-it-yourself spirit may apply to be part of this MOSH-sponsored event. Deadline is Feb. 28, jacksonvillemakerfaire.com. TEACHERS ARE MORE SUBMISSIONS Local artists may submit work created around the “Teachers lay the foundation for what our city is and what it has the potential to be” concept. Selected artists may sell their work and receive a $100 stipend. Selected pieces become part of a travelling interactive exhibit. Deadline Jan. 12; jaxpef.org. JACKSONVILLE MAIN LIBRARY Artists at Work series presents Sel Buyuksarac, River City Science Academy founder, sharing his recent Ramadan experience, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15; acrylic painting class 1 p.m. Nov. 18, supplies provided, registration suggested, free; Crafternoon: mend your business, 11:30 a.m., hand-sewing fundamentals (bring a damaged garment–no delicates, please), free, Nov. 21 at 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, free, jaxpubliclibrary.org.

ART WALKS + MARKETS

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Music by Madi Carr, LaVilla School of the Arts Orchestra, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Orchestra, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18 under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE FARMERS MARKET Veggies, flowers, baked goods, handmade arts & crafts, a community booth, live music by the Free Rangers and more, 8:30a.m.12:30 p.m. every Sat. at the amphitheater, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, staugamphitheatre.com. Free admission and parking. ORANGE PARK FARMER’S MARKET More than 100 vendors selling fresh, local produce, homemade crafts, plus live music and food, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19, 2042 Park Ave. UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT A self-guided tour of galleries, antique stores and shops open 5-9 p.m. is Nov. 25, in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152.

MUSEUMS

ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7371, arts.ju.edu. Annual Juried Student Art Show is on display. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu. Art & Design Department Faculty Exhibition is on display. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. A Collector’s Eye: Celebrating Joseph Jeffers Dodge, and Mediterranea: American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection, through Feb. 4. Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry from the Petit Palais, Paris through Jan. 7. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield. Artist Drew Edward Hunter presents Drewlusions through November. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. A Gentle Defiance Of Gravity & Form by Nicola Lopez is the atrium

project, Margaret Ross Tolbert: Lost Springs through December. Call & Response, through April 1. MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11964 Mandarin Rd., mandarinmuseum.net. Exhibits include Civil War era artifacts recovered from the Union steamship Maple Leaf, items related to Harriet Beecher Stowe, a World War I exhibit, and displays related to the only remaining one-room schoolhouse in Duval County. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-MOSH, themosh.org. Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers! shows artifacts and ancient technology reconstructed with designs from the height of the Roman Empire; through December. The Roman Hits & Myths Camp-in is 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18; details at themosh.org. THE RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010. Making Do: The African & Gullah GeeChee Connection through Jan. 12.

GALLERIES

ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach. The Art of Investing Part Trois - Blanton Twins Art Show is up through December; an opening reception is 6 p.m. Nov. 17. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA UNF Gallery of Art, 620-2534, unf.edu/gallery. See who’s teaching the artists of tomorrow, with the annual Faculty Exhibition, through Dec. 8. BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, SAN MARCO 1905 Hendricks Ave. Dustin Harewood’s and Hiromi Moneyhun’s new works, through November, dustinharewood.com. BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, RIVERSIDE 869 Stockton St. Tattooist Myra Oh displays her linocut prints through November, myraoh.com. THE CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT 207 N. Laura St., Ste. 300, Downtown, madeleinewagner.com. The Labor of Learning, by artist (and Folio Weekly A&E editor) Madeleine Peck Wagner, exhibits through Dec. 14. FSCJ DOWNTOWN GALLERY 101 W. State St., 631-8100. Surreal Pantasms Quirky Apparitions Haunt Oddly Funny Visions, new work by Troy Eittreim, through November. FLORIDA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS St. Johns River State College, 50001 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, floarts.org. The Indiscriminate Beauty of Riff Raff, digital photography by Mozart Dedeaux, through November. GALLERY 725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach, gallery725.com. A group show of all new works displays through November. HASKELL GALLEY Jacksonville International Airport. An opening reception for the exhibit Cafcules, Middleton & Walburn is held 5 p.m. Nov. 17. MONYA ROWE GALLERY 4 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, 217-0637, monyarowegallery.com. Mount of Venus runs Nov. 19-Dec. 22. THRASHER-HORNE CENTER GALLERY 283 College Dr., Orange Park, thcenter.org. Kathy Stark: The Wilderness of North Florida’s Art, through Nov. 17. THE YELLOW HOUSE 577 King St., Riverside, theyellowhouseart.org. Life Under Construction: Princess Rashid & Keith Doles runs through November. THE SPACE GALLERY 120 E. Forsyth St., 651-9039. On Being: Kevin Arthur, Jason John, Christina Mastrangelo and Jeff Whipple, through Nov. 24. SPACE 42 2670 Phyllis St., Riverside, spacefortytwo.com. Dream/Sueño/Rêve, installation by John Carr and Estée Ochoa, through November. THE VAULT at 1904 1930 San Marco Ave., 398-2890, thevaultat1930.com. David Engdahl displays his sculptures. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. Fantastic Florida, Selections from the STAAA Permanent Collection and Emmett Fritz: A Centennial Collection display through December.

EVENTS

AN ATHEIST STRANGER First Coast Freethought Society presents Herb Silverman, “the unflappable atheist,” discussing his new book, An Atheist Stranger in a Strange Religious Land. Silverman, “one of the most original and humorous voices in the secular movement today,” appears 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Buckman Bridge Unitarian Church, 8447 Manresa Ave., firstcoastfreethoughsoceity.org. Talks and Tea: LOST BIRD PROJECT Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens educator Karl Boecklen discusses The Lost Bird Project over tea, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at 829 Riverside Ave., members free; nonmembers $10, cummer.org. VISIT THE CLYDESDALES Though Budweiser tastes best while floating down an icy river, anytime is a good time to get up close and personal with these gentle giants, Nov. 15-26, AnheuserBusch Brewery, 111 Busch Dr., Northside, budweiser.com. PATRICIA GUSSIN New York Times bestselling author Gussin talks about and signs copies of her new thriller, Come Home, 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026, bookmarkbeach.com. NIGHTS OF LIGHTS Millions of twinkling lights cover the cityscape of St. Augustine nightly Nov. 18 through January. Move through Old Town by trolley, on foot or in a horse and carriage. floridahistoriccoast.com. HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY Experience Nights of Lights aboard Old Town Trolley’s Holiday excursion dubbed the “Holly Jolly Trolley” by locals. Complimentary cider, cookies and caroling and winter-themed viewing glasses that turn the tiny lights into snowmen, Christmas trees and other holiday favorites. Tickets $6 kids; $14 adults. trolleytours.com. WEAVERS, WIZARDS & WISE WOMEN Explore archetypes of creativity (the aforementioned weavers, wizards and wise women), 10:30 a.m. Nov. 16 at The Book Loft, 214 Centre St., Fernandina, thebookloftamelia.com.

FOLIO A+E : ARTS Nicole Holderbaum fuses DISPARATE ELEMENTS with “Color Me Kona”

VISUAL OVERLAY

icole Holderbaum has a vision for Northeast Florida, and it’s a colorful one. For the last couple of years, she’s taken the lead to get young people involved as creators themselves, through The Jax Kid’s Mural Project, a widely well-received effort that gives children from Title I schools the chance to be part of legitimate art pieces around the region. Holderbaum, 25, was born in Boynton Beach, matriculating at Bak Middle School of the Arts and the prestigious A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts before moving here to attend University of North Florida. She carved out her own niche in the city’s highly competitive art scene for the last few years before expanding into the realm of education and community outreach. In her latest venture, she is expanding on that theme: In collaboration with Kona Skatepark, which is hosting Color Me Kona (aka “The World’s Largest Coloring Book Party”) on Saturday, Nov. 18. It’s an all-day affair, with the artistry augmented by local music, food and drink, fun and games for all. She took a breather from her feverish preparations to chat with Folio Weekly.

Folio Weekly: Where did you receive your arts training? Nicole Holderbaum: I mainly received arts training in middle and high school, but have been mentored by a few different street artists and graffiti artists as well like Bulk, Ripe, Kazilla and Grab. What made you want to work with kids? In 2015, I planned to participate in One Spark 2015. I was not sure what direction I wanted to go in exactly, so I reached out to Jacksonville’s most prolific muralist, Shaun Thurston, for some guidance/mentorship. He advised me to make my project about something bigger than myself, something that would truly have an impact on our city. Immediately I thought of the youth, and since then, my care and concern for the youth of this city has developed immensely. It only makes sense that if we invest

in the youth of our city, we’re investing in the future of our city. How did the Color Me Kona project come together? How many volunteers do you have? I knew that I wanted to do the Jax Kid’s Mural Festival again this year, but I wasn’t sure when or where. Cassidy Ramos, part of the Ramos family that owns Kona Skatepark, mentioned to me the she was interested in doing something at Kona with the Jax Kid’s Mural Project, and thus “Color Me Kona” was born! How did you gravitate toward mural work? Which artists do you like watching? I wanted to paint bigger and bigger and bigger, larger than life. I love watching the street artists who challenge the norm with their unique styles. My favorite right now is Mario Mankey.

COLOR ME KONA

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, Kona Skatepark, 8739 Kona Ave., Arlington, jaxkidsmuralfest.com. Admission is two or more children’s books in good condition, or a pay-what-you-can donation. A new round of mural projects has just begun locally. What are your thoughts on that process? I think it’s important for a mural project to actively engage the community in which it is happening. … Jacksonville has a rich and beautiful history, and that story needs to be told. The current state of affairs in our local communities is also something that I believe deserves representation and acknowledgement, and through art, that awareness can be developed. Ideally, a mural project, art on a large scale like that, has the power to make a statement large enough to inspire genuine change. How many mural events have you done so far? Last year, we did four separate mural festivals in the urban core of Downtown Jacksonville.

Each event saw a crowd of 1,500 to 2,000 [people]. We have participated in various different events with our kid’s mural walls including Art Walk, The Science Festival, Gastrofest, World of Nations, and other street festival types of events. Is there a cover charge for the Kona event? What can people do to help support your efforts? In order to get into the event, you may submit a monetary donation of any amount, or donate two or more children’s books! The books that are donated will then be given to the children we work with in the Title 1 schools. We believe that giving these children their very own book will at least provide the opportunity to learn and develop their vocabulary. Do you skateboard yourself? I do skateboard a little bit. I have witnessed too much injury, however, to pursue skateboarding on a more serious level. I love skateboarding and everything about it. Do you see any connection between skating and art? Skateboarding is itself an art form. Art is completely infused into every aspect of skateboarding: fashion, board graphics, skateboarding style, music, etc. Each skateboarder is an individual with their own style and flair. Skateboarding is a form of selfexpression and personal growth. I believe that through skateboarding, many individuals find their identities. I also believe that skateboarding, like art, has saved many at-risk children who might have otherwise gone down bad pathways. I have also heard stories of skateboarding saving individuals from crippling and unhealthy addictions. Skateboarding is one of the most beautiful things I have experienced in my life, and the way that it brings so many different people together is truly remarkable. Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com NOVEMBER 15-21, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 25

ARTS + EVENTS SUSAN GAGNIER BOOK LAUNCH Gagnier reads from and signs copies of her new book, A Dog Named Cowboy, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at The Book Loft, thebookloft.com. PFLAG MEETING Ellen Murray Schmitt, David Andress and Anunnaki Ray discuss their recent trip to the national PFLAG convention, 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Christ Church of Peace, 1240 McDuff Ave. S., Murray Hill, pflagjax.org. WORLD’S LARGEST TINY HOUSE Dozens and dozens of tiny houses and micro homes, TV celebrities, national and world recognized leaders from the tiny house community, concerts, fire performers, workshops and presentations are featured, Nov. 17-19 at St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, $20-$145, unitedtinyhouse.com. RIVERKEEPER OYSTER ROAST This annual event is one of the best; and, it’s a fundraiser for the St. Johns Riverkeeper— the entity that advocates for the health and care of our mighty and beautiful St. Johns River, 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at The Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave., $75-$250, app.etapestry.com. COLOR ME KONA The world’s largest coloring book party is held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18 at Kona Skate Park, 8739 Kona Ave., Arlington, jaxkidsmuralfest.com. BIG BOOK WAREHOUSE SALE Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library offer books, DVDs, CDs and LPs, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18 (buy two bags, get a third free) and noon-5 p.m. (buy one bag, get a second free), at FJPL Book Warehouse, University Park Library, 3435 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 630-2304, fjpl.org. GO LOCAL MARKETPLACE A dynamic mix of food, music, entertainment and some of the finest craft wares the First Coast has to offer, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Glass Factory, 601 Myrtle Ave. N., Murray Hill. WOMEN IN POLITICS Local leaders Ellen Glasser, Atlantic Beach mayor-elect, Tracye Polson, Florida State House District 15 candidate, and political consultant Meredith O’Malley Johnson discuss the trends for women in politics and the millennial worldview, 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at IBEW Local 177, 966 N. Liberty St., Springfield, womensmarchjax.org. WE WILL TREAD “The ultimate test of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and moments of convenience, but where he stands in moments of challenge and moments of controversy.” — Martin Luther King Jr.; Take ’Em Down Jax and Take ’Em Down St. Augustine march for the removal of Confederate monuments in St. Augustine, 5 p.m. Nov. 18, from St. Paul AME Church, 85 Martin Luther King Ave. FLORIDA WRITERS ASSOCIATION MEETING The scribes gather 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at 1960 Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. THE CELEBRATION OF THE LIGHTS A Nights of Lights lighting party and fundraiser for Home Again St. Johns; food, drinks, silent auction and dancing, 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at Government House Visitor Center, 48 King St., St. Augustine, $100, egivingkiosk.com. RIVERSIDE WINE FEST “And the wine flowed like water…” or so we surely hope. 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at 1251 King St., Riverside, $32.71, riversidewinefest.com. MEDICAL MARIJUANA OFFICE OPENING Medical marijuana evaluations (Medical Marijuana Consultation for $50, regularly $200), cards, card renewals to citizens in need … and a party with food trucks, bands, artists, vendors and comedy! 10:10 a.m.-8:08 p.m. Nov. 18 at 5895 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 8, Southside, jacksonville420doctor.com. FREE DENTISTRY DAY According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, about 108 million Americans don’t have dental insurance. Middleburg Family Dental Care offers one free extraction per patient, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 18 at 1776 Blanding Blvd., on a first-come, first-served basis, 203-2335, freedentistryday.org.

RON WHITTINGTON Whittington reads from and signs copies of his new book, Free Surface Effect, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Book Loft, 214 Centre St., Fernandina, thebookloft.com. KIDPRENEUR FEST Capitalism starts at home! An entrepreneurship expo where kids 18 and under pitch their businesses, sell products or showcase ideas and concepts, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18 at Jessie Ball DuPont Center, 40 E. Adams St., Downtown, free, kidpreneurfest.com. VROOM VROOM: DREAM DRIVE EXOTICS Drive a Lamborghini, Ferrari or McLaren; rent exotic cars and drive a course, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18 at Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Rd., priced by the lap, dreamdriveexotics.com. LOUISE JACQUES BOOK SIGNING Jacques reads from and signs copies of her new book, Splitters 1-4 p.m. Nov. 19 at The Book Loft, Fernandina, thebookloft.com. MEET YOUR MOON: A PERIOD PARTY A look at menstruation through an anthropological lens. Bring tales of period woes, excitement, hilarity, poetry, haikus, whatever, and it may be chosen to be part of a brand new zine project, Bold City Bleeds. 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at Coniferous Café, 42 W. Monroe St., Downtown, $5. INSPIRED BY CHRISTMAS AT DOWNTON Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants returns to show how to use food and flowers to spruce up homes à la Downton Abbey, 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd., 827-6950. TOUR DE FARM More than 50 local farms, artisan foodmakers and chefs are featured in a self-guided tour with three routes, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 19; $20/car, slowfoodfirstcoast.org. FLEET FARMING SWARM RIDE Fleet Farming is a volunteer movement turning lawns into productive farmlettes. All you need is a bike, a helmet, closed-toed shoes, garden gloves and a willingness to get your hands dirty! 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18 at ZenCog, 883 Stockton St., Riverside, free (registration required). PLANT NITE A guided terrarium project (materials provided), 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Crispy’s Springfield Gallery, 1735 N. Main St., $55, plantnite.com. BARTRAM TRAIL BOOK CLUB The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is discussed, 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove. KIDS FREE NOVEMBER Visit Jax has partnered with various entities to line up many free events and family attractions for November; kidsfreenovember.com. CHANGING HOMELESSNESS OPEN HOUSE The community can find out what Changing Homelessness is all about, 5 p.m. Nov. 21 at 660 Park St., Riverside, changinghomelessness.org. POETRY NIGHT Poets, lyricists, musicians and spoken word enthusiasts unite! 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at Coniferous Café, Downtown. BLACK BEYOND THE FRIDAY A showcasing of black-and-white photos by local photographers (dress in all black), 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at Studio Zsa Zsa Lapree, 233 E. Bay St., Downtown, $9.38-$12.54, eventbright.com. ICE HOUSE BOOK LAUNCH Celebrate St. Augustine author Laura Lee Smith’s second novel The Ice House, 6 p.m. Nov. 29 at The Ice Plant, 110 Riberia St., St. Augustine, lauraleesmith.com. MR. ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD SWEATER DRIVE Gently used sweaters, jackets and blankets are collected in honor of everyone’s favorite neighbor, through Nov. 30. Drop off your contributions at WJCT Studios, 100 Festival Park Ave., Northbank, and all VyStar Credit Unions, Tom Bush Family of Dealerships and Two Men & a Truck locations. wjct.org/events/sweaterdrive. _________________________________________ To list an event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price, contact number to print to Madeleine Peck Wagner; email madeleine@folioweekly. com or mail 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Items run as space is available. Deadline noon Wed. for next Wed. printing.

LEGENDARY BREED & LEGENDARY BREW Visit THE CLYDESDALES and get a photograph of yourself looking small and insignificant alongside these gorgeous equines, Nov. 15-26, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, 111 Busch Dr., Northside, budweiser.com.

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The darkly comedic, self-styled antihero NACHO PICASSO performs with SADISTIK Thursday, Nov. 16, at Nighthawks in Riverside, $10.

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK

DJ CAPONE 9:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave., Orange Park, 269-4855. BROCCOLI SAMURAI 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $8. NEW KINGSTON 9 p.m. Nov. 15, Surfer the Bar, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756. JIM LAMB 6 p.m. Nov. 15, Boondocks Grill & Bar, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove Springs, 406-9497. CHRIS THOMAS 6:30 Nov. 16, Whiskey Jax, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 853-5973. THE APPLESEED COLLECTIVE 8 p.m. Nov. 16, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $10, 1904musichall.com. LONELY HIGHWAY 9:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Cheers Park Avenue. FIDES, SCHAEFER LIANA, KINGS CANVAS 8 p.m. Nov. 16, Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-0632. SADISTIK, NACHO PICASSO, PATEN LOCKE, RAFAEL VIGILANTICS 8 p.m. Nov. 16, Nighthawks, $10. HOMEWRECKER, DOWNSWING, MINDFIELD, DISDAIN, VITALITY 8 p.m. Nov. 16, Rain Dogs, $10-$13. The YOUNG DUBLINERS 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16, The Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, $20-$25, originalcafe11.com. MARK EVANS 6 p.m. Nov. 16, Boondocks Grill & Bar, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove Springs, 406-9497. SUN JAMMER BAND 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Whiskey Jax, Jax Beach. CHASE FOURAKER, OZONE BABY 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Cheers Park Avenue. BLOOD BATH AND BEYOND, DEAD CITY CLOWNS, PRIDEMEAT, CROWS FLY 7 p.m. Nov. 17, 1904 Music Hall, $10. CONDITION OAKLAND, CHARLIE SHUCK 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Rain Dogs. FORSAKEN PROFIT$, The MIGHTY POWERBALL, RUNNING RAMPANT, The COMMONWEALTH of AMERICAN NATIVES 7 p.m. Nov. 17, ShantyTown Pub, $6. RICKULOUS, MERCY MERCY, DEADBUGS 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Nighthawks. SHINE MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE Nov. 17, PVC Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra, $15, pvconcerthall.com. EL DUB 10 p.m. Nov. 17, Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-0632. SON VOLT 6 p.m. Nov. 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s Backyard Stage, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, $30, staugustineamphitheatre.com. KIM KENYON, The NOBODIES 10 p.m. Nov. 17, The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. ROY BOOKBINDER 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $20. BARRETT THOMPSON, ZEB PADGETT 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Boondocks Grill & Bar. TABI P, RIP JUNIOR 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Jack Rabbits, $8. 5 O’CLOCK SHADOW 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. DAMON FOWLER 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, $20. BAHAMACIDE, SIN 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Nighthawks. COLTER WALL, IAN NOE 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Jack Rabbits, $12. ORDINARY BOYS 8 p.m. Nov. 18, 1904 Music Hall, $10.

CELTIC THUNDER 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $39.50-$79.50. RIP JUNIOR, DIG DOG, BLURG, EJ HERVEY 6 p.m. Nov. 18, 1st Street Loft, 502 N. First St., Jax Beach, $5. ROGER THAT 10 p.m. Nov. 18, The Roadhouse. FATHER DRAGON, BILLY & BELLA, FLOSSIE + the FOX, EMMA CHISWELL, EAST CHINA SEA 6 p.m. Nov. 18, Rain Dogs. MILES ELECTRIC BAND 9:30 p.m. Nov. 18, PVC Hall, $54-$64. OZONE BABY 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Cheers Park Avenue. PARTY CARTEL 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Whiskey Jax, Jax Beach. SUPERVILLIANS 9 p.m. Nov. 18, The Roadhouse. ERIC COLLETTE & CODY, SOUTHERN RUKUS 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Boondocks Grill & Bar. ELVIN BISHOP, DARREN RONAN, ARVID SMITH 7 p.m. Nov. 19, PVC Hall, $46.50-$66.50. The ORIGINAL WAILERS, JAHMEN 10 p.m. Nov. 19, Jack Rabbits. JIM LAMB 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Boondocks Grill & Bar. JON STICKLEY TRIO Nov. 19, Beaches Museum, Jax Beach. LATE NITE OPEN MIC WITH CHARLIE SHUCK 10 p.m. Nov. 20, Rain Dogs. TONY FURTADO 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Café Eleven, $15-$18. SLEEP SIGNALS, ELISIUM 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Jack Rabbits, $8. BLU & EXILE 10th Anniversary: DAG SAVAGE, CHOOSEY, CASHUS KIN 8 p.m. Nov. 22, Jack Rabbits. PARKER URBAN BAND 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Mojo Kitchen, $10. BLISTUR 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Cheers Park Avenue. PUNK ROCK KARAOKE hosted by Mikey Twohands 8 p.m. Nov. 22, Nighthawks. RODRIGO Y GABRIELA 8 p.m. Nov. 22, The Florida Theatre, $35-$55. LEILANI WOLFGRAMM 9 p.m. Nov. 22, Surfer the Bar. Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck: TAIL LIGHT REBELLION v. MUDTOWN 6 p.m. Nov. 22, ShantyTown Pub. S.P.O.R.E. REUNION SHOW 9 p.m. Nov. 23, 1904 Music Hall, $12-$15. JOHN McLAUGHLIN, JIMMY HERRING (play Mahavisnu Orchestra) 8 p.m. Nov. 24, Florida Theatre, $39.50-$59.50. LUCKY STIFF 8:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Whiskey Jax, Jax Beach. FOLK IS PEOPLE 7 p.m. Nov. 24 & 25, PVC Hall, $25. JONATHAN LEE, REDFISH RICH 7 p.m. Nov. 24, Boondocks Grill & Bar. MIKE SHACKELFORD 7 p.m. Nov. 24, Mudville Music Room, $20. SUPERVILLIANS 10 p.m. Nov. 24, The Roadhouse. CASSIDY LEE 9:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Cheers Park Avenue. GLAZED, FAZE WAVE, DENVER HALL, BABYBLU, ORWELL 7 p.m. Nov. 24, Jack Rabbits, $5. CORY BRANAN & JON SNODGRASS, BEAU CRUM, STRANGERWOLF, CHRISTINA WAGNER, MUDTOWN 7 p.m. Nov. 24, Rain Dogs. BOOGIE FREAKS 8:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Whiskey Jax, Southside.

UPCOMING CONCERTS DEANNA & CHRIS, CLIFF DORSEY, PAUL IVEY Nov. 25, Boondocks Grill & Bar A MATTER of HONOR, AXIOM, FIGHT FALL Nov. 25, 1904 Music Hall MIKE SHACKELFORD BAND Nov. 25, Riverside Arts Market HIDDEN HOSPITALS Nov. 25, Jack Rabbits

EL DUB Nov. 25, The Roadhouse DAVE KOZ, PETER WHITE, RICK BRAUN, DAVID BENOIT, SELINA ALBRIGHT Nov. 25, The Florida Theatre HODERA Nov. 25, Rain Dogs DAVE KOZ, PETER WHITE, RICK BRAUN, DAVID BENOIT, MAYHEM, IMMOLATION, BLACK ANVIL Nov. 25, Mavericks Live LINDSEY STIRLING Nov. 25, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BATTALION of SAINTS, The NOBODYS, The CRYPTICS, CONCRETE CRIMINALS, GRABBAG Nov. 26, Nighthawks PAUL IVEY Nov. 26, Boondocks Grill & Bar LINDA COLE & JAZZ MUSICIANS Nov. 26, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre BATTALION of SAINTS, The NOBODIES Nov. 26, Nighthawks RIVER CITY RHYTHM KINGS Nov. 27, Mudville Music Room REDFISH RICH Nov. 28, Boondocks Grill & Bar The BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA, THE TEXAS GENTLEMEN Nov. 29, Florida Theatre DJ CAPONE Nov. 29, Cheers Park Avenue MARTY FARMER Nov. 29, Boondocks Grill & Bar KEIKO MATSUI, EUGE GROOVE, LINDSEY WEBSTER, ADAM HAWLEY Nov. 29, PVC Hall FLORIDA BRASS QUINTET Nov. 29, Mudville Music Room PHANTOMS, SCREAM BLUE MURDER Nov. 29, Jack Rabbits MIKEY CLAMS Nov. 29, Whiskey Jax, Jax Beach LA-A Nov. 30, Rain Dogs 98° AT CHRISTMAS Nov. 30, Florida Theatre CAROLINE COTTER Nov. 30, Mudville Music Room ERIC COLLETTE & CODY Nov. 30, Boondocks Grill & Bar The Big Ticket: The LUMINEERS, WALK the MOON, BLEACHERS, ANDREW McMAHON in the WILDERNESS, SAINT MOTEL, NEW POLITICS, MONDO COZMO Dec. 1, Veterans Memorial Arena wrvm fest: BLACK TUSK, DARK CASTLE, CAVE of SWIMMERS, SHROUD EATER Dec. 1 & 2, 1904 Music Hall SHANE MYERS Dec. 1, Cheers Park Avenue DIRTY BIRD + the FLU, SNACKS BLUES BAND, APPALACHIAN DEATH TRAP, CRY HAVOC Dec. 1, Nighthawks TOP SHELF PEOPLE Dec. 1, Mojo Kitchen JJ GREY Dec. 1, Beaches Museum, Jax Beach BOLD CITY BEAT CHAMPIONSHIP Dec. 1, Mavericks THE BYSTANDERS BAND Dec. 1, Monty’s/Shores Liquor FEMMES of ROCK Dec. 1, Thrasher-Horne Center DANIELLE NICOLE, BRYCE ALASTAIR BAND Dec. 1, Jack Rabbits KANSAS LEFTOVERTURE Dec. 2, Florida Theatre LEROGIE Dec. 2, Jack Rabbits The WILLOWWACKS Dec. 2, Riverside Arts Market The TWO TAKES, DOC HOLIDAY, TRADED YOUTH Dec. 3, Jack Rabbits JASON WOODS’ CHRISTMAS CAROL Dec. 3, Theatre Jacksonville Hip Hop Nutcracker: KURTIS BLOW Dec. 3, Florida Theatre The BIG SOUND OF LIL’ ED & the BLUES IMPERIALS Dec. 4, Cafe Eleven Psychic Warfare Tour: CLUTCH, DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, The OBSESSED Dec. 5, St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s Backyard Stage ALLEN SHAD Dec. 5, Mudville Music Room QUEENS of the NIGHT Dec. 6, 1904 Music Hall ’68 WITH WHORES Dec. 5, Nighthawks

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D.R.I., KAUSTIK Dec. 6, Nighthawks DJ CAPONE Dec. 6, Cheers Park Avenue Jingle Jam for St. Jude: GRANGER SMITH, LAUREN ALAINA, MIDLAND, DYLAN SCOTT Dec. 7, T-U Center’s Moran Theater DIAL DRIVE Dec. 7, Rain Dogs JASON EVANS BAND Dec. 7, Cheers Park Avenue WILLY PORTER, CARMEN NICKERSON Dec. 7, Café Eleven SHLUMP, MAN DARINO, REST in PIERCE, SLEEP MADNESS, AFTER CITIES Dec. 7, 1904 Music Hall PIERCE PETTIS Dec. 7, Mudville Music Room Inaugural Christmas Caravan Tour: SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS Dec. 8, Ritz Theatre JD McPHERSON Dec. 8, PVC Hall The WERKS, PASSAFIRE, The RIES BROTHERS, BIGFOOT BAREFOOT Dec. 9, Mavericks TGTG, SIN Dec. 9, Rain Dogs BIRTHDAY BENEFIT Dec. 9, Mudville Music Room The ICARUS ACCOUNT, GOOD MORNING BEDLAM Dec. 9, Sarbez GROOVE FETISH, FLETCHERS GROVE Dec. 9, Jack Rabbits RICKIE LEE JONES Dec. 9, PVC Hall THE FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL Dec. 9, Riverside Arts Market DARRELL RAE Dec. 9, Boondocks Grill & Bar ALLIE & the CATS, INDIGO Dec. 9, 1904 Music Hall R.LUM.R Dec. 10, Jack Rabbits THREE REDNECK TENORS Dec. 10, Thrasher-Horne Center STARBENDERS, WILDFIRE RISING Dec. 11, Jack Rabbits RIVER CITY RHYTHM KINGS Dec. 11, Mudville Music Room SHOOTER JENNINGS Dec. 12, Jack Rabbits GIN BLOSSOMS Dec. 12, PVC Hall JANET JACKSON Dec. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena OF MONTREAL, CHRISTINA SCHNEIDER’S GENIUS GRANT Dec. 13, Mavericks Live RITTZ, SAM LACHOW, DENVER HALL Dec. 13, Jack Rabbits JOHN PRINE Dec. 13, Florida Theatre BEN HAGGARD Dec. 13, PVC Hall The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 14, Veterans Memorial Arena CHEW, The BLIND SPOTS Dec. 14, Rain Dogs CHRIS DUARTE Dec. 14, Mojo Kitchen PERPETUAL GROOVE Dec. 14, 1904 Music Hall DAVID RAMIREZ Dec. 14, Jack Rabbits PURITY RING Dec. 14, PVC Hall The FRITZ, GROOVE ORIENT, The BLEU CATS Dec. 15, 1904 Music Hall JOHN AUSTILL Dec. 15, Cheers Park Avenue OTHER BODY & LA-A Dec. 15, Rain Dogs MARE WAKEFIELD Dec. 15, Mudville Music Room DIDGES CHRIST SUPERDRUNK, The CHROME FANGS, FLEIXFENIX, ARMAGEDDON 3 Dec. 15, Jack Rabbits LUKE COMBS Dec. 15, Florida Theatre GIDEON, WAGE WAR, OCEANS ATE ALASKA, VARIALS, LOATHE Dec. 16, 1904 Music Hall NIKKI TALLEY Dec. 16, Riverside Arts Market ALLELE Dec. 16, Mavericks HARLEY FLANAGAN (Cro-Mags) Dec. 17, Nighthawks The SUPERVILLIANS Dec. 18, Jack Rabbits Horton’s Holiday Hayride: REV. HORTON HEAT, JUNIOR BROWN, The BLASTERS, BIG SANDY Dec. 19, PVC Hall BULLMOOSE Dec, 19, Rain Dogs The GRAHAMS Dec. 19, Jack Rabbits ROSEDALE Dec. 20, Jack Rabbits SOUTH of SAVANNAH Dec. 21, Cheers Park Avenue The LITTLE BOOKS Dec. 21, Jack Rabbits MEDAL MILITIA, YEAR ZERO, ELITE Dec. 22, Jack Rabbits IVAN PULLEY, BUDDY CRUMP Dec. 22, Cheers Park Avenue RIP JUNIOR, PUBLIC Dec. 23, Jack Rabbits JAXMAS Dec. 25, Jack Rabbits JULIA GULIA Dec. 27, Cheers Park Avenue JERROD ALLEN, HERE COMES the HERO, KELLY WHITE Dec. 29, Jack Rabbits MICHAEL CARBONARO Dec. 29, The Florida Theatre DONNA the BUFFALO Dec. 29, PVC Hall MIKE SHACKELFORD BAND Dec. 29, Mudville Music Room CASSIDY LEE Dec. 29, Cheers Park Avenue UNF JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 Dec. 30, Mudville Music Room NYE LOVE TRAIN, PARKER URBAN, BEDSIDE, RECESS, VLAD the INHALER, BOOTY BOO, BIG BUCK$ CREW Dec. 31, 1904 Music Hall LOVE MONKEY Dec. 31, Cheers Park Avenue SOUTHERN RUKUS Dec. 31, Boondocks Grill & Bar HENRY ROLLINS Jan. 1, PVC Hall BETTYE LaVETTE Jan. 4, PVC Hall SOME KIND OF NIGHTMARE Jan. 4, Shanty Town Pub PETER BRADLEY ADAMS Jan. 5, Café Eleven JACKSON BROWNE, GREG LEISZ Jan. 7, Florida Theatre BAD IDOLS, SIN Jan. 9, Nighthawks STEVE POLTZ Jan. 10, Café Eleven The ZOMBIES: Odessey and Oracle 50th Anniversary Jan. 12, PVC Hall THE ORCHESTRA (former members of Electric Light Orchestra) Jan. 12, The Florida Theatre SOCIAL REPOSE Jan. 12, Jack Rabbits FRED EAGLESMITH Jan. 12, Café Eleven A TEMPTATIONS REVUE, BO HENDERSON Jan. 13, Ritz Theatre JONNY LANG Jan. 16, Florida Theatre THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Jan. 24, PVC Hall MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES Jan. 25, PVC Hall THE STOMPDOWN Jan. 27, Florida Theatre BLACK VIOLIN Jan. 27, PVC Hall CES CRU, The PALMER SQUARE, GPO Jan. 27, Jack Rabbits TIFFANY HADDISH Jan. 28, Florida Theatre WORLD INFERNO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY, COMMUNITY CENTER,

Acerbic, honest and sharply funny JILL KIMMEL appears 8:30 p.m. Nov. 24 and 9 p.m. Nov. 25 at Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club (Gypsy Cab Co.), 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $15, 461-8843, thegypsycomedyclub.com.

TAIL LIGHT REBELLION, MUDTOWN Jan. 28, Nighthawks Take Me to the River: WILLIAM BELL, BOBBY RUSH, DON BRYANT Jan. 30, Florida Theatre GAELIC STORM Jan. 30, PVC Hall JOE SATRIANI, PHIL COLLEN, JOHN PETRUCCI Jan. 31, Florida Theatre ZOLOPHT Jan. 31, Jack Rabbits TANYA TUCKER Feb. 1, Florida Theatre ADAM ANT Feb. 2, Florida Theatre MARY WILSON (The Supremes) Feb. 3, Ritz Theatre THE VERVE PIPE Feb. 4, Café Eleven FEEDING FINGERS Feb. 4, Nighthawks JAKE SHIMABUKURO Feb. 6, PVC Hall JOHN McCUTCHEON Feb. 8, PVC Hall LITTLE RIVER BAND Feb. 10, Florida Theatre The LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT Feb. 10, Ritz Theatre BLUES TRAVELER Feb. 11, Florida Theatre The HOT SARDINES Feb. 13, Florida Theatre QUEENS OF THE NIGHT Feb. 14, Nighthawks BOTTLE ROCKETS, CHUCK PROPHET & the MISSION EXPRESS Feb. 16, PVC Hall CHRIS YOUNG Feb. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre SIERRA HULL Feb. 17, PVC Hall DANIEL O’DONNELL Feb. 17, Florida Theatre COLIN QUINN Feb. 18, PVC Hall WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY, LOS LONELY BOYS Feb. 18, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ERIC JOHNSON Feb. 20, PVC Hall MINDI ABAIR & THE BONESHAKERS, AIR SUPPLY Feb. 23, Florida Theatre GEORGE WINSTON Feb. 23, PVC Hall THE EXPENDABLES, THROUGH the ROOTS, PACIFIC DUB Feb. 24, St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s Backyard Stage THE WEEPIES Feb. 24, PVC Hall An Evening with MAVIS STAPLES Feb. 25, PVC Hall MICHAEL McDONALD Feb. 27, Florida Theatre An Evening with JORMA KAUKONEN Feb. 27, PVC Hall BLACKBERRY SMOKE March 1, Florida Theatre CAIN’T NEVER COULD & LARA HOPE & the ARKTONES March 1, Nighthawks DIXIE DREGS March 1, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PHILLIP PHILLIPS March 2, Florida Theatre JOHN HAMMOND March 3, PVC Hall JUSTIN MOORE, DYLAN SCOTT March 3, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BIANCA DEL RIO March 10, PVC Hall RAGLAND March 3, Jack Rabbits TIERNEY SUTTON BAND March 4, Ritz Theatre ANA POPOVIC March 7, PVC Hall EMMET CAHILL, DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS, SEVEN NATIONS, RATHKELTAIR, EMISH, ALBANNACH, ENTER the HAGGIS, STEEL CITY ROVERS, HOUSE of HAMILL March 9-11, Francis Field, St. Augustine THE TENDERLOINS March 11, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ROBIN TROWER March 13, PVC Hall DAVE EGGER ORCHESTRA March 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre GET the LED OUT March 16, Florida Theatre FOREIGNER March 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre 1964 THE TRIBUTE: The Best Beatles Band on Earth March 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ALICE COOPER March 18, Florida Theater MIKE & the MECHANICS March 21, PVC Hall STEEP CANYON RANGERS March 22, Florida Theatre THREE DOG NIGHT, The LORDS of 52nd STREET March 25, Florida Theatre LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III March 30, PVC Hall UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER March 30, Jack Rabbits BUDDY GUY, JIM VAUGHAN, QUINN SULLIVAN April 5, Florida Theatre TOMMY EMMANUEL, ANTHONY SNAPE April 6 & 7, PVC Hall CHRIS BOTTI April 13, Florida Theatre BRUCE COCKBURN April 19, PVC Hall WANEE 2018 April 19, 29 & 21, Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak THOMAS RHETT, BRETT YOUNG, CARLY PEARCE April 20, Daily’s Place 10,000 MANIACS April 25, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JOHNNY MATHIS April 26, Florida Theatre Welcome To Rockville: OZZY OSBOURNE, FOO FIGHTERS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, QUEENS of the STONE AGE, BILLY IDOL, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, GODSMACK, STONE SOUR, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, MORE April 27, 28 & 29, Metro Park

BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary Tour April 27, Florida Theatre ALLEN PARSONS PROJECT, CARL PALMER April 28, Florida Theatre LITTLE BIG TOWN, KACEY MUSGRAVES, MIDLAND May 4, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JOE BONAMASSA May 10, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DON McLEAN July 27, PVC Hall

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA

LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646 Miguel Paley 5:30-9 p.m. every Fri.-Sun. Javier Parez every Sun. LOCALS’ COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 869 Sadler Rd., 775-5943 Brian & Katie Ernst 9 p.m. Nov. 17 THE SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811 Dan Voll & Michelle 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 & 26 SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 Pili Pili Nov. 15. Tad Jennings Nov. 16. Brian Ernst 2 p.m. Nov. 17. Chase Foraker 2 p.m., Firewater Tent Revival 7 p.m. Nov. 18. 2 Dudes from Texas, JC & Mike Nov. 19. Cassidy Lee Nov. 20. Mark O’Quinn 6 p.m. Nov. 21 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Katfish Lee 1 p.m. Nov. 15, 16 & 21. Macys 6 p.m. Nov. 18

AVONDALE + ORTEGA

CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance Fri. MONTY’S/SHORES LIQUOR, 3644 St. Johns Ave., 389-1131 Yamadeo 10 p.m. Nov. 18

THE BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) 1st STREET LOFT, 502 N. First St., 241-7848 Rip Junior, Dig Dog, Blurg, EJ Hervey 6 p.m. Nov. 18. Open mic 7 p.m. every Thur. ATLANTIC BEACH BREWING CO., 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 3 & 15, Atlantic Beach, 372-4116 DiCarlo Thompson 8 p.m. Nov. 18 BIG DAWGS PIERSIDE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 372-4100 Billy Bowers 6 p.m. Nov. 16 BLUE JAY Listening Room, 412 N. Second St., 834-1315 West Brook Nov. 15. Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio Nov. 17. The Snacks Blues Band Nov. 18 BLUE WATER DAIQUIRI & OYSTER BAR, 205 N. First St., 249-0083 Live music most weekends BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Open mic night 8 p.m. every Wed. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-9595 Chloë Agnew, Dermot Kiernan 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Michael Funge 6:30 p.m. every Sun. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. Nov. 16. Briteside 10 p.m. Nov. 17 & 18. Samuel Sanders Nov. 19. Live music every weekend FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 Sailfish Dr., AB, 246-4293 Live music on weekends GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 Third St. N., 201-9283 Grace Band Nov. 17. Two by Faux Nov. 18. Live music most weekends GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Michael Smith every Thur. Milton Clapp every Fri. Under the Bus every Sat. Robert Eccles 6 p.m. every Sun. HARBOR TAVERN, 160 Mayport Rd., AB, 246-2555 No Fraud 8 p.m. Nov. 17 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 KSick 10 p.m. Nov. 17. Austin Park 10 p.m. Nov. 18. Dirty Pete every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Chillula every Sun. Kristen Campbell every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 MZG Band Nov. 16. Live music most weekends MEZZA Restaurant & Bar, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle every Mon. Trevor Tanner every Tue. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Damon Fowler 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Parker Urban Band 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22 OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., AB, 247-0060 Taylor Roberts 7 p.m. Nov. 15 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Billy Bowers 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Lunar Coast 9 p.m. Nov. 16. Bread & Butter 10 p.m. Nov. 17. Paul Lundgren Nov. 18. Live music every Wed.-Sun. THE RITZ LOUNGE, 185 Third Ave. N., 246-2255 Live music most weekends

LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC

CAPTAIN STAN’S Smokehouse, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 Touch of Grey 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24. Live music Wed.-Sat. J’S TAVERN, 711 Osborne St., St. Marys, 912-882-5280 Live music most weekends

HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Chris August, Summer Frost 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Sadistik, Nacho Picasso, Paten Locke, Rafael Vigilantics 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Rickulous, Mercy Mercy, Deadbugs 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Bahamacide, Sin 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Mikey Twohands Punk Rock Karaoke 8 p.m. Nov. 22 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Homewrecker, Downswing, Mindfield, Disdain, Vitality 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Condition Oakland, Charlie Shuck 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Father Dragon, Billy & Bella, Flossie & the Fox, Emma Chiswell, East China Sea 6 p.m. Nov. 18. Charlie Shuck open mic 10 p.m. Nov. 20. Cory Branan & Jon Snodgrass, Beau Crum, Strangerwolf, Christina Wagner, Mudtown 7 p.m. Nov. 24. Live music most weekends RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Buddy Sherwood SO Dance, Madi Carr, LaVilla SOA Chamber Orchestra, D.A. SOA Repertory Orchestra 10:30 a.m. Nov. 18 SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362 Live music most weekends

DOWNTOWN

ST. AUGUSTINE

SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO., 200 First St., NB, 249-2922 Jazz Corner 6 p.m. every Tue. SURFER THE BAR, 200 First St. N., 372-9756 The Movement, New Kingston 9 p.m. Nov. 15. Bells & Robes, Les Voss Nov. 16. Trae Pierce & the T-Stones Nov. 17. El Dub Nov. 18. Rachael Warfield Nov. 21. Ryan Campbell, Leilani Wolfgramm Nov. 22. Ramona Nov. 24 WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 Chris Thomas 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Sunjammers 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Party Cartel 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Jerry Maniscalco Nov. 19. Tuesday Night Blues Club 8 p.m. Nov. 21 ZETA BREWING, 131 First Ave. N., 372-0727 Live music every weekend

CAMDEN COUNTY, GA.

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 345-5760 The Appleseed Collective 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Blood Bath And Beyond, Dead City Clowns, Pridemeat, Crows Fly 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Ordinary Boys 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Pabst Bluegrass, Mudtown Nov. 19. S.P.O.R.E. Reunion Show 9 p.m. Nov. 23 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 Kranium 9 p.m. Nov. 18 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon Thur. DJ NickFresh Sat. DJ Randall Mon. DJ Hollywood Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. Nov. 15 & 22. Ace Winn 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Ryan Crary 8 p.m. Nov. 19. Live music most weekends HOURGLASS PUB, 345 E. Bay St., 469-1719 Singer-songwriter open mic every 7 p.m. Sun. Live music 9:30 p.m. Fri. INTUITION ALE WORKS, 929 E. Bay St., 683-7720 Black Calla 9 p.m. Nov. 18 JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Jason Evans Band 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 25 MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Mayhem Immolation, Black Anvil 7 p.m. Nov. 25. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 Audigy 9 p.m. Nov. 17. Doorly 9 p.m. Nov. 18 VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams, 414-3171 John Lumpkin 9 p.m. Nov. 17

FLEMING ISLAND

BOONDOCKS GRILL & BAR, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497 Jim Lamb 6 p.m. Nov. 15. Mark Evans Nov. 16 & 21. Barrett Thompson, Zeb Padgett Nov. 17. Eric Collette & Cody, Southern Rukus Nov. 18. Jim Lamb Nov. 19. Alex Affronti Nov. 22. Jonathan Lee, Redfish Rich Nov. 24 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Scott Elley 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Prom Kings 9 p.m. Nov. 17. Lisa & the Mad Hatters 9 p.m. Nov. 18. Live music every weekend

INTRACOASTAL

CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Side Hustle Nov. 15. South of Savannah Nov. 17. Michelle Leigh 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Open mic every Tue. Live music every Tue.-Sun. JERRY’S Sports Bar & Grille, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Boogie Freaks 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Live music every Fri.

MANDARIN

ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci Nov. 15 & 19 IGGY’S GRILL & BAR, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 209-5209 DJ Greg 7 p.m. every Wed. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, St. Johns, 819-1554 George Aspinall Duo 8 p.m. Nov. 15. 7 Street Band Nov. 17. Live music every weekend

ORANGE PARK + MIDDLEBURG

BIG DAWGS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 135, 272-4204 Live music every weekend CHEERS PARK AVENUE, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855 DJ Capone 9:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Lonely Highway 9:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Chase Fouraker, Ozone Baby 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Ozone Baby 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Blistur 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Cassidy Lee Nov. 24 DALTON’S SPORTS GRILL, 2620 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 17, 282-1564 Kayla KJ Davis Birthday Bash 8 p.m. Nov. 25 DEE’S MUSIC BAR, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 375-2240 Blistur 9 p.m. Nov. 16. Ivy League 9 p.m. Nov. 17 & 18. Love Monkey 7 p.m. Nov. 22. DJ Troy every Wed. The HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Kim Kenyon, The Nobodies 10 p.m. Nov. 17. Roger That 10 p.m. Nov. 18. Supervillians 9 p.m. Nov. 18, 10 p.m. Nov. 24. Live music every Fri. & Sat. SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline 9 p.m. Nov. 17. Live music most weekends

PONTE VEDRA

PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Billy Buchanan 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Live music every Wed.-Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 Live music every Wed., Thur. & Sat.

RIVERSIDE + WESTSIDE

ACROSS the STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Pussyfoot 9 p.m. Nov. 16. Live music most weekends

OVERSET

ARNOLD’S LOUNGE, 3912 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 824-8738 JP Driver 9 p.m. Nov. 18. Lisa & the Mad Hatters 9 p.m. Nov. 25 CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 The Young Dubliners 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Tony Furtado 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Deron Baker 2 p.m., Hit Parade 7 p.m. Nov. 17. TJ Brown, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. Nov. 15 & 19 DOS COFFEE & WINE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Live music every weekend MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 J.W. Gilmore & the Blues Authority 9 p.m. Nov. 17. Funk Shui 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Fre Gordon acoustic open mic 7 p.m. every Sun. Justin Gurnsey open jam 8 p.m. every Mon. ORIOLES NEST, 9155 C.R. 13 N., 814-8298 DJ Alex every Fri. Live music most every weekend PROHIBITION KITCHEN, 119 St. George St., 209-5704 Leelyn Osborne, Cookin’ in da Kitchen 6 p.m. Nov. 15. Daniella Eva Jazz Duo, Kalani Rose Nov. 16. Just Chameleon, Ear Candy Nov. 17. Raisin Cake Orchestra, Radio Love Nov. 18. Sailor Jane & the Swell, Ramona Nov. 19. The WillowWacks Nov 20. Colton McKenna, Wes Cobb Nov. 21 PLANET SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 Fides, Schaefer Liana, Kings Canvas 8 p.m. Nov. 16. El Dub 10 p.m. Nov. 17 TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Pl., 342-0286 Open mic night 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Jay Bird 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Integral Latin Band Nov. 17. Kenny Yarbrough & Southern Tide Nov. 18. Jax English Salsa Band 6 p.m. Nov. 19. Bluez Dudez, Solou 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky Nov. 17 & 18. Elizabeth Roth, Mark Hart Nov. 18. Live music most weekends

SAN MARCO

JDOUBLETREE, 1201 Riverplace Blvd., 398-8800 Live music 4:30 p.m. every Thur. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Broccoli Samurai 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Wintertime, Swag Hollywood Nov. 16. Tabi P, Rip Junior, Band of Silver Nov. 17. Colter Wall, Ian Noe 8 p.m. Nov. 18. The Original Wailers, Jahmen 10 p.m. Nov. 19. Sleep Signals, Elysium Nov. 21. Blu & Exile 10th Anniversary: Dag Savage, Choosey, Cashus Kin 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Glazed, Faze Wave, Denver Hall, Babyblu, Orwell 7 p.m. Nov. 24 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Tracy Grammer 6 p.m. Nov. 15. Roy Bookbinder 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Mike Shackelford 7 p.m. Nov. 24

SOUTHSIDE, ARLINGTON & BAYMEADOWS

BAYARD ROOSTER, 12661 Philips Hwy., 880-7771 Live music 4 p.m. every Sun. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955 Barrett Jockers Nov. 16. Sidehustle Nov. 17 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 5 O’Clock Shadow 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Boogie Freaks 9 p.m. Nov. 24 WILD WING CAFÉ, 4555 Southside Blvd., 619-3670 Live music every weekend

SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE

CROOKED ROOSTER BREWERY, 1478 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 653-2337 DJ Toy, St. Marys Riverkeeper Oyster Roast 3 p.m. Nov. 18. Open mic 7 p.m. every Wed. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4331 Live music every weekend KNUCKLEHEADS Bar, 850532 U.S. 17, 222-2380 Live music every weekend MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843 Live music most every weekend OCEANWAY BAR, 12905 Main St. N., 647-9127 Live music most every weekend SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Forsaken Profit$, The Mighty Powerball, Running Rampant, The Commonwealth Of American Natives 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck: Tail Light Rebellion v. Mudtown 6 p.m. Nov. 22. Live music most weekends

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

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FOLIO DINING Southern-inspired fare and one of Jacksonville’s most impressive rooftop bar views makes BLACK SHEEP in Five Points a local favorite. photo by Madison Gross

AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA BEACH

BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at Centre Street’s end. Southern hospitality, upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F Family-owned café in historic building. Worldly fare, made-from-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh veggies, seafood. Dine in or al fresco under oakshaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub brews beer onsite; imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season THE CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F For nearly 40 years, family-ownedand-operated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L Sa-M; D Nightly JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianescafe.com. F Renovated 1887 shotgun house. Faves: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes, mac & cheese, crêpes. Vegan items. Inside or porch overlooking historic area. $$ BW K TO B L D M, W, F, Sa; B L Su LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646, lamancharestaurante.com. Spanish, Portuguese fare, Brazilian flair. Tapas, seafood, steaks, sangria. Drink specials. AYCE paella Sun. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Authentic Northern-style pizzas, 20-plus toppings, pie/slice. Calzones. $ BW TO L D M-Sa THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa THE PATIO PLACE, 416 Ash St., 410-3717, patioplacebistro.com. Bistro/wine bar/crêperie’s global menu uses crêpes: starters, entrées, shareables, desserts. $$ BW TO B L D Tu-Su

DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$

< $10

$$$

10- $20

$$$$

20-$35 > $35

ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine

L = Lunch

FB = Full Bar

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POINTE RESTAURANT, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. In award-winning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining; in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Oceanfront. Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, fresh seafood. Open-air 2nd floor balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711, thesurfonline.com. Oceanview dining since 1957, inside or on the deck. Steaks, seafood, burgers, daily food and drink specials; Wing It Wednesdays. $$ FB K TO L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310, traysburgerstation.com. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Family-owned-and-operated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa

ARLINGTON + REGENCY

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

AVONDALE + ORTEGA

FOOD ADDICTZ GRILL, 1044 Edgewood Ave. S., 240-1987. Family-and-veteran-owned place is all about home cooking. Customer faves: barbecued pulled pork, blackened chicken, Caesar wrap and Portobello mushroom burger. $ K TO B L D Tu-Su HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F Locally owned & operated 20+ years. American pub. 1/2-lb. burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers, HH. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 1, 381-6670, mojobbq.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue. Delta fried catfish. Avondale’s Mojo has shrimp & grits, specialty cocktails. Local musicians on weekends. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher, USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. Fri. & Sat. fish fry. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. French/ Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Down-home fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362, south.kitchen. Southern classics: crispy catfish with smoked gouda grits, family-style fried chicken, burgers, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. INDIA’S, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajaxcom. F Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE SAN MARCO.

DINING DIRECTORY

BEACHES

(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

1st STREET LOFT, 502 N. First St., 241-7848, 1ststreetloft.com. New beach spot serves breakfast and lunch all day. Local artists’ works are displayed. It’s a coffeehouse and live music venue, too. $ TO B L D W-Sa; B L Su & M ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM SUBS, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch, no alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201, 374-5735. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BREEZY COFFEE SHOP WINE BAR, 235 Eighth Ave. S., 241-2211, breezycoffeeshopcafe.com. Local beachy coffee & wine shop by day; wine bar by night. Fresh baked pastries, breakfast sandwiches all day. Grab-n-Go salads, cheeses, hummus. $ BW K TO B L D Daily The CRAFT PIZZA CO., 240 Third St. N., Neptune Beach, 853-6773, thecraftpizzaco.com. F Al Mansur’s new place has innovative pies made with locally sourced ingredients. Dine inside or out. $$ BW L D Daily CRUISERS GRILL, 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356, cruisersgrill. com. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning cheddar fries, sangria. $ BW K TO L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE.

FLEMING ISLAND

GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE AVONDALE. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly

GRILL ME!

DAVID RAIKES

4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy. • Southside Born in: Jacksonville Years in Biz: 7 Favorite Restaurant: Ruth's Chris Favorite Cuisine Style: Japanese Go-To Ingredients: Olive oil, Mrs. Dash garlic seasoning Ideal Meal: Salmon rolls, fried rice, NY strip steak, Pizookie from BJ's Brewhouse Will Not Cross My Lips: Any kind of salad Insider’s Secret: Be prepared to smell like food every time you leave work Culinary Treat: Chocolate fondue from the Melting Pot.

CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA

CAPTAIN STAN’S SMOKEHOUSE, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552. Barbecue, sides, hot dogs, burgers, desserts. Dine in or out on picnic tables. $$ FB K TO L & D Tu-Sa

Take a drive through NORTHEAST FLORIDA FARMS

DOWNTOWN

BELLWETHER, 100 N. Laura St., 802-7745, bellwetherjax.com. Elevated Southern classics in an understated setting, with chef/owner Jon Insetta’s focus on flavors, and chef Kerri Rogers’ culinary creativity. The Northeast Florida menu changes seasonally. Rotating local craft beers, regional spirits, cold brew coffee program. $$ FB TO L M-F CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth, 356-8282, casadoraitalian.com. F Serving Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F Scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB, 15 N. Ocean St., 844-5000, spliffsgastropub.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Music venue has munchie apps, mac & cheese dishes, pockets, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. HH M-F. $ BW L D M-Sa URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 516-7799, urbangrind.coffee. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, pastries, smoothies, bagels. Chicken/tuna salad, sandwiches. WiFi. $ B L M-F URBAN GRIND EXPRESS, 50 W. Laura St., 516-7799. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill.com. 16+ years. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F. $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa

Larry's Giant Subs

FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. Classic Old World Roman fare, big Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 241 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 425-1025. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE AVONDALE. M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, shackburgers.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine indoors or out. $$ BW L D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 N. Third St., 458-1390. 2017 Best of Jax finalist. SEE MANDARIN. RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 34 years and counting, the iconic seafood place serves blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973. SEE BAYMEADOWS.

BITE-SIZED

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 6586 GA. Hwy. 40 B6, St. Marys, 912-576-7006. F SEE ORANGE PARK. OUTERBANKS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 140 The Lakes Blvd., Ste. H, Kingsland, 912-729-5499. Fresh seafood, burgers, steaks, wings. $$ FB TO D Nightly SALT.PEPPER.THYME, 105 N. Lee St., Kingsland, 912-510-0444, saltpepperthyme.net. Varied American Southern fare in an elegant setting. Dine in or out. $$ BW K TO L W; L & D Th-Sa

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. 30 years of awesome gourmet pizza, baked dishes. All day HH M-Th. $ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK.

MANDARIN + NW ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199, athenscafejax.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. 20+ years of Greek fare, serving dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), Greek beers. Vegetarian-friendly. Full bar. Early bird menu Mon.-Fri. $$ FB L M-F; D M-Sa CRUISERS GRILL, 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1, 737-2874. SEE BEACHES. FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070, jaxdiner.com. Simple name, simple concept: Local. Chef Roderick “Pete” Smith, a local culinary expert with nearly 20 years under his apron, uses locally sourced ingredients from area farmers, vendors and the community for American and Southern dishes. Seasonal brunch. $ K TO B L M-F, D F METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200, mojobbq.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE AVONDALE. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F 2017 Best of Jax finalist. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches,

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NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. 2017 Best of Jax finalist. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. 2017 Best of Jax finalist. Since 1989, the family-owned place has offered an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups. Low-sodium & gluten-free. $$$ BW TO L D Tu-Sa THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. Gluten-free pizzas, desserts. HH specials. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. Popular gastropub has craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, signature plates, tacos and–sure– whiskey. HH M-F. $$ FB B Sa & Su; L F; D Nightly

TRIP Most of the makers and restaurants on the IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE THIS tour are recipients of the Snail of Approval, weekend, the Tour de Farm is certainly worth the meaning they source ingredients as locally as effort. Slow Food First Coast is hosting its biannual possible. If you see a red Slow Food Snail symbol Tour de Farm this Sunday at 15 local farms at a vendor, you can feel good about supporting spanning from lower St. Augustine’s Rype & Readi that place, because Slow Food has vetted it for Farm to North Jacksonville’s Congaree and Penn its ingredient sourcing. There’s a list of places Farm & Mills. that have the Snail of Approval on Slow Food First The bucolic outing is a clear-your-calendar Coast’s website. event for food-lovers, adventure-seekers, families, The Tour is educational, too. Learn about cyclists and nature buffs–in other words, most all bees from the honey masters of Bee Friends Farm of us. Folks meet local farmers and get a look at and about goats from Glades Ridge Goat Dairy how their food is actually grown. Kurt D’Aurizio, family. Ogier Gardens, a student-run teaching Slow Food First Coast president, said, “The Tour is farm at the University of North Florida, offers good a great way to meet and support the local farmers, opportunities for visitors and students alike and artisans, makers and chefs who make up our local will be on hand at Eat Your Yard Jax on the North food system …. We want to spread the word about by Northwest route. There, you can pick farmer all of the delicious, beautiful foods being grown Tim Armstrong’s brain about foraging practices, and produced in our area.” The Tour’s goal is for growing mushrooms and how to get the most out folks to form relationships with those who make of what you plant in your backyard. and produce their food. It may surprise you to know Slow Food First Coast knows you’ll want to visit how many farms are in our area, producing quality every farm, but that’s hard to do when there are so meat, dairy, eggs and produce. many, so spread out! They’ve broken down the tour Slow Food First Coast, a local chapter of the into sections, with suggested routes. Tour organizer international organization that advocates for Kyle McBride said, “Regardless of where you live on good, clean, fair food for all pairs farms with local the First Coast, there is a restaurants, artisans and Tour de Farm stop within drink producers, so you’ll TOUR DE FARM a 30 minute drive of your get to taste the best our Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 19, $20. More information location.” With routes region has to offer. available at all Native Sun locations and at from East of the River, When you go, you’ll slowfoodfirstcoast.org/tour-de-farm. North by Northwest and meet a slew of interesting St. Johns River South, people. Chat with local it seems like there really is a farm close to every bakers and makers, like the Community Loaves home, which really puts sourcing locally grown staff–who’ll be at Down to Earth Farm–specializing food for everyday cooking into perspective. in sourdough bread and specialty baked goods, or This is a family-friendly event, so bring Bold City Pops–to be set up at Rype & Readi Farms– everyone. You’ll need a Car Pass to participate; and are the queens of artisanal, seasonal popsicles these can be purchased in advance online or the (pro tip: Try sweet and spicy Mango Datil pop). day of. The pass grants access to all 15 farms Start your day with a full cup of coffee from and the proceeds benefit Slow Food First Coast’s Bold Bean Roasters or The Kookaburra. End your programs. Carpooling is strongly suggested, day at Traders Hill Farm sipping frosty brews from so fit as many family and friends as you can in the newly opened Hyperion Brewing Company, or the back (safely) and hit the road. We strongly testing St. Augustine Distillery’s rum or double recommend bringing cash for this and other casked bourbon at Rype & Readi. You’ll be able delicious purchases. to sample dishes from local restaurants like the See you on the farm! beloved French spot Restaurant Orsay, spice it up Brentley Stead with Fresh Jax and get a taste of St. Augustine’s biteclub@folioweekly.com Juniper Market.

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DINING DIRECTORY PINT-SIZED P INT SIZED Keep that holiday weight off by understanding BEER CALORIES

At SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL in Fernandina Beach, you'll find friendly service, award-winning food and one great place to get your party on! photo by Madison Gross

FAT IN THE CAN

IF A WALK THROUGH MY LOCAL WALLY WORLD IS ANY indication, the holiday season is rapidly approaching. And that means all manner of delicious goodies will be showing up on counters and tables everywhere. With all those calories staring at you, you may well wonder where you can cheat a bit to keep from spending four hours a day–every day–in the gym after the New Year. Usually, I wouldn’t advocate finding your calorie savings in beer, but there are several choices you can make to reduce caloric intake and still get full flavor. Before we look at beers to help you enjoy the season and not develop a St. Nick belly that quivers like jelly, we need to look at the relationship of alcohol, carbohydrates and calories in beer. As a standard, you can assume a craft beer with 5 percent ABV will have about 150 calories in a 12-ounce serving or 30 calories per 1 percent ABV. But there’s a notable variance in that number. Take a beer like New Belgium Brewing Company’s Fat Tire that posts an ABV of 5.2 percent and a calorie count of 160 and compare it to Swamp Head Brewery’s Midnight Oil Oatmeal Coffee Stout at 5 percent and 185 calories. That’s quite a big difference. Why? The answer lies in the carbohydrate content. Fat Tire has 14.2 grams or carbs, Midnight Oil 20.8 grams. So, while you can estimate calories by ABV, you also have to take into account the type of beer. Lagers, pale ales and session IPAs will generally– though not always–have lower calorie counts than stouts, porters and dark ales of a similar ABV. This is because when fermentation takes place, yeast uses sugars or carbohydrates in wort (the liquid made from boiling grains) for energy. As the little beasties metabolize sugar, energy is burned, thus reducing caloric load. In sweeter beers, some of the sugars aren’t metabolized, leaving the full caloric count of the unmetabolized carbohydrates. I know, that was an awful lot of science talk. So let’s discuss a couple of local beers great for celebrating the holidays without having to rent a Santa suit. RAGTIME TAVERN’S DOLPHIN’S BREATH LAGER When you’re out with friends during the holidays, stopping at Atlantic Beach icon Ragtime Tavern for a pint is always a good move. Happily, each pint of Dolphin’s Breath adds only a skinny 110 calories to your holiday intake. Sure, it’s a light lager at a mere 3.6 percent ABV, but the winning combination of low ABV and calories just means you can enjoy a few more with friends. Plenty of taxis in AB, too. INTUITION ALE WORKS’ JON BOAT COASTAL ALE Getting great craft beer at a convenience store does not mean you’ll blow your calorie budget. Jon Boat is a full-flavored ale with an easy-on-the-waistline calorie count of just 135 in each 12-ounce can. And with an ABV of just 4.5 percent, you can watch A Christmas Story for the 27th time with a few brews and not be tempted to stick your tongue on a flagpole. Or shoot your eye out! Marc Wisdom marc@folioweekly.com ______________________________________ For events & details about Jax Beer Week, visit the facebook.com/pg/JaxBeerWeek/events/. 32 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | NOVEMBER 15-21, 2017

OVERSET

prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural beer/ wine. $ BW TO K B L D Daily

ORANGE PARK

THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club.com. Southern fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tu-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MILL BASIN, 1754 Wells Rd., 644-8172, mill-basin.com. Serving modern interpretations of classic Italian fare and upscale craft cocktails. Late night menu. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas for 35+ years. 75+ imported beers. Live music. $ FB L D Daily SPRING PARK COFFEE, 328 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs, 531-9391, springparkcoffee.com. Cozy shop; fresh-roasted Brass Tacks coffee, handcrafted hot & cold drinks, specialty lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, teas, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast. $ B L D Daily

PONTE VEDRA BEACH

AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK. M SHACK NOCATEE, 641 Crosswater Pkwy., 395-3575. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE SAN MARCO.

RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS + WESTSIDE

13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch. $$ BW L D Tu-Sa, R Sa AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. BIG OAK BBQ & CATERING, 1948 Henley Rd., Middleburg, 214-3041. 1440 Dunn Ave., 757-2225, bigoakbbqfl.com. Family-owned-and-operated barbecue joints have smoked chicken, pulled pork, ribs, sides and stumps, which sounds damn good. $$ K TO L D M-Sa BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points. com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Specials, rooftop bar. HH. $$$ FB R Sa & Su; L M-F; D Nightly BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, 855-1181, boldbeancoffee.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Small-batch, artisanal approach to sourcing and roasting single-origin, direct-trade coffees. Signature blends, handcrafted syrups, espressos, craft beers. $ BW TO B L Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su

CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espresso-based drinks, sandwiches, desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 2017 Best of Jax winner. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Dine outside at some E-Sts. $ BW K L D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft, import beers, 50 organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Authentic Italian cuisine; wood-fired pizzas, pasta, baked Italian dishes, raw bar, spaghetti tacos. Daily HH. $$-$$$ FB K TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILLE, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Casual spot offers made-to-order sandwiches, wraps. $ TO B L M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 8102 Blanding Blvd., 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. M SHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. SOUTHERN ROOTS FILLING STATION, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Fresh vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. First-run, indie and art films screened. Beer, local drafts, wine, pizza–Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme–hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Inside/patio. $$ BW L D Daily

ST. AUGUSTINE

AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. The CORAZON CINEMA & CAFE, 36 Granada St., 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. Sandwiches, combos, salads and pizza are served at the cinema house, showing indie and first-run movies. $$ Daily CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993. SEE BEACHES. THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free options. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F 34+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily

MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 347-3288, mardibar.com. Lively spot has wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264, mojobbq. com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE AVONDALE. SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A, 217-3256. SEE BEACHES. WOODPECKER’S BACKYARD BBQ, 4930 S.R. 13, 531-5670, woodpeckersbbq.weebly.com. Smoked fresh daily. Brisket, ribs, pork, sausage, turkey: in sandwiches, plates by the pound. 8 sauces, 10 sides. $$ TO L D Tu-Su

SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK

THE BEARDED PIG SOUTHERN BBQ & BEER GARDEN, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. 2017 Best of Jax finalist. Barbecue joint Southern style: brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wines. Wood-fired oven-baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 1905 Hendricks Ave. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, katsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609, havanajax.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Bite Club certified. Cuban sandwiches are the real thing: big, thick, flattened. Traditional fare: black beans & rice, plantains, steaks, seafood, chicken & rice, roast pork. Spanish wine, drink specials, mojitos, Cuba libres. Nonstop HH. $ FB K L D Daily KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Gastropub serves local, national craft beers, specialty cocktails. Seasonal menu, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodinercom. F 2017 Best of Jax winner. Original upscale diner in a historic 1930s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. This one serves dinner nightly. $$ B R L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily

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ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. 2017 Best of Jax winner. Open 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas,

DINING DIRECTORY lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. 2017 Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES.

SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE

ANDY’S GRILL, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com. 2017 Best of Jax finalist. Inside

Jax Farmers Market. Local, regional, international produce. Breakfast, sandwiches. $ B L D M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE ORANGE PARK. UPTOWN KITCHEN & BAR, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptownmarketjax.com. Bite Club certified. Fresh fare, innovative menus, farm-to-table selections, daily specials. $$ BW TO B L Daily

CHEFFED-UP

Get into the THANKSGIVING SPIRIT with autumn produce

THE REAL FALL FLAVORS DID YOU NOTICE A CHILL IN THE AIR THE OTHER day? Not the kind of fluke temperature drop that comes after a big storm, but a true seasonal chill. I even broke out the winter clothes (long sleeved T-shirts) to protect my frail self from the cold autumnal winds. But this year, I’m not complaining about life-altering cool temps, I’m embracing them, because I really need something to get me in the mood for Thanksgiving and the awesome fall flavors that come with the season. Last year, I had to force myself to write anything about Thanksgiving but this year, I’m more comfortable with the idea. Maybe I’ve mellowed a bit in the last year; I mean, being constantly right about everything all the time can wear a person out. Instead, I’ve decided to look at Thanksgiving from another angle. In the past, I’ve always cringed at those who suddenly become food experts when it comes to their Thanksgiving Day meal. They shamelessly gloat over their family shoemaker recipes for items like a sweet potato casserole, “First purchase 800 pounds of brown sugar, then open a large can of precooked sweet potatoes.” My word, does that not sound delicious? Real autumnal flavors are what’s exciting about this time of year. Time to break out the winter squashes, celebrate the glories of mushrooms, apples, pears, fennel, Brussels sprouts, parsnips, celery root and many others. A chef ’s job is to enhance flavors, not mask or change them. Do sweet potatoes need added sugar? No. They’re called “sweet” potatoes for a reason. An outstanding way to summon the natural sugars of these tubers is to roast them at a moderately high temperature to caramelize the natural sugars. Brilliant! By the way, they pair extremely well with smoked sausages. Sweet potatoes are not the only fall foods that benefit from proper roasting. Because most root vegetables contain a good amount of natural sugars, high-heat roasting can really turn these humble products into the superstars of an autumn meal.

One idea is to mix several different tubers and roast them together; say, parsnips, carrots and celery root. Simply cut to similar shapes, toss them with a dry seasoning blend of garlic, ginger, allspice, salt, pepper and olive oil and roast in a 400°F convection oven. They’re ready when they become soft and caramelized. Just finish them with squirt of fresh lemon juice. Or try these roasted Brussels sprouts with parmesan and pancetta. YUM! Your Thanksgiving will be better for them.

CHEF BILL’S PARMESAN-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS Ingredients: • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts • 3 oz. pancetta, diced • 3 tbsp. roasted garlic oil • 3 sprigs thyme • 1 splash sherry vinegar • 1/4 cup parmesan, grated • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Trim and cut the Brussels sprouts in 1. half from top to bottom. 2. Toss in the garlic oil with the pancetta 1. and salt and pepper. 3. Wrap them in a foil package with 1. the thyme, place on a sheet pan and 1. roast at 400˚F for 20-30 minutes or 1. until brown and soft. Unwrap the 1. foil, add the grated parmesan and cook 1. 10 minutes more. 4. Deglaze the pan with the vinegar and 1. adjust the seasoning. Until we cook again,

Chef Bill Thompson cheffedup@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Contact Chef Bill Thompson, owner of The Amelia Island Culinary Academy, at cheffedup@folioweekly.com to find inspiration and get you Cheffed Up! NOVEMBER 15-21, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 33

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TEN YEARS AFTER A DEVASTATING FIRE TORE through the Jacksonville Humane Society, claiming the lives of more than 80 animals, the organization has opened a new 40,000-square-foot facility that will provide healthier and safer living conditions for dogs and cats. I sat with JHS Executive Director Denise Deisler to bark about the new digs and resources on offer to both people and pets. Davi: How will the new facility help save the lives of pets in our community? Denise Deisler: Our new center provides healthier space for our animals and a happier place for our community to visit. It includes isolation rooms, top-notch medical facilities, exercise areas, climate-controlled housing, and many features such as group play and music to make our four-legged and two-legged guests comfortable. What assistance is available? Programs are tailored to individual family needs and range from pet food bank, housing and medical assistance, temporary boarding during crises, to assistance with finding a new home should separation be necessary. Those in need can schedule an appointment. How can people support the JHS? Cash donations are always welcome! We still need to raise an additional $4 million for the new building. We also love our volunteers, so a gift of time and talent is another way to affect the work at JHS. How many pets are cared for through your programs? We shelter more than 6,000 dogs and cats each year, provide services to another 25,000 through our affordable veterinary clinic and assist about 5,000 whose families are facing life changes or emergency circumstances. Do most animals find homes? Yes. JHS is a no-kill facility and Jacksonville is a no-kill community. Approximately 94 percent of all animals entering our shelter move on to loving homes. Do you offer medical care for adoptable pets? We provide routine care such as vaccinations, preventatives and spay/neuter surgery as well as treatment for illness, disease or injury.

Local shelter opens MASSIVELY AWESOME new facility Do you provide training for adoptable pets? Teaching or reinforcing existing training is part of our day-to-day animal interactions. In addition, we design and implement training specific to individual pets’ needs on a case-by-case basis. Do you educate prospective pet parents before an adoption? We view our adoption process as the beginning of a relationship and take the time to get to know the individual adopter and respond to their needs. We provide one-onone education, training emails and videos as well as ongoing assistance when requested. What programs are in place to help promote pet adoptions? More and more, people begin their search for a pet online, so social media is a critical tool for us. In addition, we participate in community events. We also offer education programs for kids, like Pawsitive Reading, a program in which children hone their skills as they read to shelter pets and Critter Camp, designed to educate youth about compassion, respect and responsibility through the humane treatment of animals. WHETHER NEW AND FANCY OR OLD AND IN need of a makeover, animal shelters need community support and compassion to survive. As the saying goes, ‘Whoever saves a life, saves the world entire.’ Davi mail@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Davi the dachshund is pawsitively verklempt with joy over the opening of the new JHS.

PET TIP: MR. MIYAGI SAYS… DID YOU KNOW LOTS OF DOGS NEED EARWAX maintenance? Yep, if you’re like the lucky owner of “Yucky” Ducky, about once a week you’ll give that funk nugget a coconut oil- and lavender oil-soaked cotton-ball ear cleaning. Otherwise, your beloved pup may get a stinky, gross, painful ear infection. The things we do for love, eh? Your vet can discuss techniques and cleaning agents with you. Remember: Never insert anything in the ear canal, and don’t clean it so often or aggressively as to irritate the skin. That’d be earresponsible. 34 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | NOVEMBER 15-21, 2017

LOCAL PET EVENTS PINTS FOR PETS • A day of beers and barks at Bold City Brewery. For every pint, growler and glass of wine sold, $1 goes to Friends of Clay County Animals. There will also be a silent auction, food and a 50/50 raffle. 6-10 p.m. Nov. 25 at 2670 Rosselle St., Ste. 7, Jacksonville, friendsofclaycountyanimals.org/pints-for-pets. WINOS FOR RHINOS • Sip and save the rhinos! White Oak Conservation is giving a wine and dine tour of its new and expanding rhino facilities 3 p.m. Dec. 1; $200 per guest. Learn about the rhinos, their caretakers and the conservational breeding program, and then sit down to a gourmet dinner prepared by award-winning chefs. For reservations call 2253396, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 581705 White Oak Rd., Yulee.

ADOPTABLES

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OVERSET ELI’S COMIN’–DON’T HIDE YOUR HEART! • I look kinda sly here, but I’m a sweet boy, just two years old and full of fun! I know there’s a cozy spot at your house where we can curl up on these (almost) cold winter nights! Meet me at the brand-new Jacksonville Humane Society, noon-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun., 8464 Beach Blvd. DRESSAGE AT THE JACKSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN CENTER • Two days of show level and international level competition at Jax Equestrian Center, Nov. 18 and 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Show participation is open to members only, but admission and parking is FREE for spectators. More info at fccds. org and nfladressage.org, or give them a call at 252-5170. 13611 Normandy Blvd., Westside. AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS • The class prepares a dog for the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test. Held 7:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 2-3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Petco, 11111 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 254-5715, petco.com. READ TO ROVER • Elementary-aged children practice reading skills when they read to real, live dogs 2:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Anastasia Island Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 209-3730, sjcpls.org. And kids can read again at 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 25 at Southeast Library, 6670 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 827-6900, sjcpls.org. TONY’S TURKEY TROT FOR BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS • The third annual trot includes a 5K run/walk ($30 before Nov. 19; $35 before Nov. 23), 8 a.m.; and a 1-mile fun run ($15 kids 12 and under), 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, starting

ADOPTABLES

JINX

NO BAD LUCK HERE! • I’m Jinx, but don’t let that stop you from making me a part of your family! I’ll bring good luck– no spells, no hexes. I’m a mixed-breed male, mediumsized bunch of love, waiting to meet you! The brand-new Jacksonville Humane Society is open noon-7 p.m. Mon.Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun., 8464 Beach Blvd. at One Ocean, Atlantic Beach. Leashed pets are welcome. Proceeds benefit brain injury research. Author Ryan Troutman signs copies of his book, Second Chance. Salty Paws Healthy Pet Market sponsors the walk, featuring awards and prizes. tonysturkeytrot.com, saltypawsmarket.com. READ WITH SPIRIT THE DOG • Children practice their reading skills, reading to a real, live therapy dog who loves to listen, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach, 241-1141, jaxpubliclibrary.org. _________________________________________ To list an event, send the name, time, date, location (complete street address, city), admission price, contact number/website to print, to mdryden@folioweekly.com NOVEMBER 15-21, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 35

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be having an internal dialog something like this: “I need a clear yes or a definitive no … a tender revelation or a radical revolution … but I’m not sure which! Should I descend or ascend? Plunge deeper down to the bottom? Or zip higher, in a heedless flight into wide open spaces? Would I be happier in the poignant embrace of an intense commitment or in the wild frontier where none of the old rules apply? I can’t decide! I don’t know what to trust!” If you hear those thoughts in your brain, here’s my advice: There’s no rush. What’s healthiest for your soul? Bask in uncertainty for a while.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I predict in the next 10 months, you’ll generate personal power and good fortune as you hone your skills creating interesting forms of intimacy. Get going! Tips to keep in mind. 1. All relationships have problems. Every single one, no exceptions! Cultivate relationships to bring useful, educational problems. 2. Be very clear about the qualities you do and don’t want at the core of the most important alliances. 3. Are there past events obstructing you from weaving the kind of togetherness that’s good for you? Use your imagination to put them behind you forever.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): According to storyteller Michael Meade, ancient Celtic culture believed “a person was born through three forces: the coming together of the mother and father, an ancestral spirit’s wish to be reborn, and the involvement of a god or goddess.” Even if you don’t think any of that’s true, the weeks ahead will be a good time to have fun pretending it is. You’re in a phase when contemplating your origins can invigorate spiritual health and attract good fortune. Start with the Celtic theory, and go from there. Which of your ancestors may have sought to live again through you? Which deity might have a vested interest in you being born? What do you want to accomplish? Which innate potential isn’t fully developed, and what can you do to develop it?

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Many people go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after,” observed Henry David Thoreau. The spirit of Thoreau’s observation is true about each of us to some extent. From time to time, we try to satisfy our desires in the wrong place, with the wrong tools, and the wrong people. However, his epigram is less true now than it’s ever been. In the coming months, you’ll have an unusually good chance to know exactly what you want, be in the right place at the right time to get it, and still want it after you get it. It all starts now.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Starting today and in the next 10 months, you’ll learn more about treating yourself kindly and making yourself happy than you have in years. You’ll mostly steer clear of the mindset that regards life as a numbing struggle for mere survival. You’ll dream up creative ideas on how to have more fun while tending to mundane tasks. Here’s what to ask yourself every morning for the next 299 days: “How can I love myself with devotion and ingenuity?” VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This may be the most miscellaneous horoscope I’ve ever created for you. That’s apropos, since you’re a multifaceted quick-change artist these days. Here’s a sweet mess of oracles. 1. If the triumph you seek isn’t humbling, it’s not the right triumph. 2. You may have an odd impulse to reclaim or recoup something you haven’t lost. 3. Before transmutation is possible, you must pay a debt. 4. Don’t be held captive by your beliefs. 5. If you’re given a choice between profane and sacred love, choose sacred.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The next 10 months are an ideal time to revise and revamp your approach to education. To take maximum advantage of the potentials, create a master plan to get training and knowledge you’ll need to thrive. At first, it may be tough to acknowledge you have lots to learn. The comfort-loving part of your nature may resist contemplating the hard work required to expand your worldview and enhance your skills. But once you start, you’ll quickly find the process getting easier and more fun. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” — Charles H. Duell, U.S. Patent Office Director, 1899. “Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible.” — Lord Kelvin, Royal Society President, 1895. “All the music that can be written has already been written. We’re just repeating the past.” — 19th-century composer Tchaikovsky. “Video won’t be able to hold on to any market it captures after the first six months. People will get tired of staring at a box every night.” — filmmaker Darryl F. Zanuck, commenting on TV in 1946. Is this enough evidence to convince you to be faithful to your innovative ideas? Don’t let skeptics or conventional thinkers waylay you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Of all the zodiac signs, Sagittarians are most likely to buy a lottery ticket with winning numbers. But you’re also more likely to toss the ticket in a drawer and forget about it, or leave it in your jeans when you do the laundry, rendering the ticket unreadable. Don’t be like that in the next few weeks. Make sure you do what’s necessary to fully cash in on life’s good fortune. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the game of basketball, if a player is fouled by an opposing team member, he’s given a “free throw.” Standing 15 feet away, he takes a leisurely shot at the basket without having to deal with any defenders. Studies show a player is most likely to succeed at this task if he shoots the ball underhanded. Yet virtually no professionals ever do this—it doesn’t look cool. Everyone shoots free throws overhand, even though it’s not as effective a technique. Weird! Let’s make this a metaphor for your life in the weeks ahead. In my astrological opinion, you’re more likely to accomplish good, useful things if you’re willing to look uncool. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1991, Aquarius rock star Axl Rose recorded the song “November Rain” with his band Guns N’ Roses. It had taken him eight years to compose it. Before it was finally ready for prime time, he had to whittle it down from an 18-minute-long epic to a more succinct nine-minute ballad. The next few weeks are a time to complete work on your personal equivalent of Axl’s opus. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Prolific inventor Thomas Edison invented electric lights, recorded music, movies and much more. When he was 49, he met Henry Ford, a younger innovator at the beginning of his illustrious career. Ford told Edison about his hopes to develop and manufacture low-cost automobiles, and the older man responded with an emphatic endorsement. Ford later said this was the first time anyone had given him any encouragement. Edison’s approval “was worth worlds” to him. I predict you’ll receive comparable inspiration from a mentor, guide or teacher in the next nine months. Be on the lookout.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

NEWS OF THE WEIRD WALK OF SHAME

SMOOTH REACTIONS

A humiliated opossum “ran off ” in late October after three Pennsylvania men posted photos on social media of themselves giving it beer and kissing it. The Pennsylvania State Game Commission was not amused by the antics of Michael Robert Tice, 18, of Newport; David Mason Snook, 19, of Reedsville; and Morgan Scot Ehrenzeller, 20, of McAlisterville, and charged them on Nov. 2 with unlawful possession of wildlife and disturbing wildlife. According to TribLive, Tice kissed and held the animal while Snook poured beer on its head and into its mouth. The men couldn’t be reached for comment.

Tempers flared in Minot, North Dakota, before 33-year-old Cornelius Marcel Young was charged with terrorizing after attacking his fiancée’s brother at a trailer park on Nov. 3. The Minot Daily News reported Young yelled at the brother, punched him in the face and knocked him into a wall after he turned up the thermostat in the trailer, according to a Minot Municipal Court affidavit. When the brother threatened to call police, Young brandished a knife, as his betrothed jumped on his back and bit his ear “to distract him.” Two children, in the trailer during the fight, were uninjured.

BE KIND TO ANIMALS

A Chicago wiener stand was the scene of a crime gone south on Oct. 31 when Terrion Pouncy, 19, accidentally discharged his gun, which he was trying to conceal in his pants, and shot himself in a most sensitive location. The Chicago Tribune reported police were called to the Original Maxwell Street Polish about 6 a.m., after a hooded man threatened employees with a small-caliber pistol. One of the employees gave him money from the cash register, according to the complaint against Pouncy, after which the robber stole the man’s cellphone and wallet, and ran outside, stuffing the gun in his pants, but it went off twice, striking his “groin” and thigh. Pouncy kept running and eventually called 911 to report he’d been shot. He was charged with two counts of armed robbery with a firearm, but couldn’t appear for his bond hearing—he was recovering at a local hospital.

Donna Byrne, 53, of Polk County, was charged with driving under the influence on Nov. 2, but it was her mode of transportation that got her an animal neglect charge. Byrne was riding her horse, Boduke, down a busy road in Lakeland in the afternoon. When officers reached Byrne, she was staggering and had red, watery eyes—explained by her breath alcohol level, which was more than twice the legal limit, Polk County Sheriff ’s Office spokesman Brian Bruchey told the Orlando Sentinel. Boduke got a ride to the sheriff ’s Animal Control livestock facility, but Bruchey said he’d most likely be returned to Byrne, whose rap sheet includes cruelty to animals and drug possession.

NAKEDLY WEIRD

A family of three were taken from their home and forced into a car on Nov. 7 in Leduc County, Alberta, Canada, by five naked people. The man, who was placed in the trunk, quickly escaped, and his wife and baby also managed to get away, according to The Canadian Press. A passing truck driver picked up the three victims, but then the naked kidnappers’ car rammed his truck from behind, sending it into a ditch. Royal Canadian Mounted Police caught up with the criminals; of the five, two were minors and were not charged. The adults faced charges of kidnapping and resisting arrest. The RCMP gave no explanation why the five kidnappers were naked, but posited drugs or alcohol may have been involved.

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WHO KNEW?

Poland has one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, so the Polish Health Ministry is using the example of rabbits to encourage its citizens to multiply. The ministry produced a short video with a rabbit “narrator” who explains that members of the Leporidae family enjoy exercise, a healthy diet and little stress. “If you ever want to be a parent, follow the example of rabbits,” the video suggests. The ministry said in a statement to the Associated Press in early November that it was looking for a way to increase public awareness about the low birth rate that “did not offend anyone and was not vulgar.” weirdnewstips@amuniversal.com

NOV. 15 is CLEAN YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY. And it’s about damn time!

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Me: Serious, cop-looking guy trying to make eye contact. I’d love to shop with you. When: Sept. 16. Where: Earth Fare, Atlantic Blvd. #1670-0920 HURRICANE IRMA COLD BREW In line at Publix stocking up for Irma; you noticed my organic, dark roast cold brew. It piqued your interest, you wanted it, so I gave it to you. But you piqued my interest ... When: Sept. 5. Where: Riverside Publix. #1669-0920 HOME DEPOT RETURN LINE CUTIE You: Dark hair, great smile. Me: Blonde, special order counter with friend. A gentleman, you let us go first. We made eye contact, you smiled at me as I left. Meet for drinks? When: Aug. 31. Where: Southside Home Depot. #1668-0906 I SA U ConnexioW n Made!

I’LL ALWAYS COME BACK FOR YOU You: Prideful, emotionally hidden, distant from those closest, but ISU in a way others didn’t. Me: Love to travel, low self-esteem, brunette. No matter where I am, I’ll always come back for you. When: July 19, 2016. Where: Hospital. #1667-0830 DANCIN’ AT THE FOOD TRUCK You: In line behind me, dancing to the music. My order was out before yours. All that was missing were umbrella drinks, a beach to dance on. Shall we meet, plan adventures? When: Aug. 17. Where: Latin Soul Grill food truck, Riverplace Tower. #1666-0823 I’M SO SHY! LOL You: On a bench in nasty storm 7:30ish, black hair, brown shirt. Me: Short girl, black uniform, wearing pigtails. Thought you were supercute; couldn’t muster up a conversation aside from how nasty it was outside. When: Aug. 14. Where: Whole Foods San Jose. #1665-0823 GLORIOUS ICE-BLUE EYES You: Short brown hair, geeky (JAWS T-shirt), with friends. Wanted to talk; in Red Robin’s bottomless decadent gluttony pit. Too shy to roll over. Me: Tall, dark, mildly handsome, gray shirt, with purple-haired man; knew yr. friend. When: July 30. Where: Red Robin, Town Center. #1664-0809 HOLY BUT STUBBORN You are holy, but too stubborn to see that I loved you even when you thought you weren’t. Always. When: August 2016. Where: Carlton. #1663-0802 ARE YOU MY AGENT MULDER? You: Young white guy, late-model gray Camry; drove by, X-Files song full blast. Me: Adorable black gentleman smoking on porch. Think I’m in love. Let’s be Mulder & Mulder. When: July 19. Where: Riverside. #1662-0726

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Beach town considers BANNING MMJ

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WE NOTED A FEW WEEKS AGO THAT ORANGE Park had become the first town in Clay County to reconcile the will of Florida voters with its own particular preferences, opening the door for medical marijuana dispensaries to open throughout Clay County. Every municipality has to figure out the logistics for itself, and some have done so more enthusiastically than others. Case in point: Jacksonville Beach, an area the whole region leans on for fun, relaxation, food and drink and just chillaxing in general. One might presume those JB folks to be all for medical marijuana, especially given that 81 percent of its voters affirmed the amendment almost exactly a year ago. Not so much, it turns out. On Nov. 6, Action News Jax made the announcement that a total ban on the stuff was being pushed through the city council by a narrow 4-3 vote on the first reading. I’d never have bet even a little bit of a bitcoin on that outcome. But it is instructive for several reasons. Action News cited the city’s venerable longtime Mayor Charlie Latham as giving what may be the local money quote of the year: “My job is to represent the people of Jacksonville Beach and as I mentioned during the council meeting, 81 percent of the people may have voted for medical marijuana,” he said. “But it wasn’t 81 percent of Jacksonville Beach residents looking to put a dispensary in Jacksonville Beach.” That is purely and simply exceptional, a beautiful example of doublespeak; I lift my pumpkin spice latte to you, sir! No word on whether the dear leader (a legitimate legend in local politics) could refrain from any smirks, grins or guffaws at that moment, but bonus points if he did. But seriously, it’s interesting how easily disenfranchised voters can be, as we’ve seen in every realm, ranging from local ordinances to state referenda to presidential elections to global wars. (These all kinda relate to each other, but that’s another column.) Jax Beach had already anticipated the statewide vote by enacting a temporary ban last year, and making it permanent now seems a fait accompli, pending a change of heart or mind or political fortunes by at least one city council member. Tallahassee lobbyists and pot-partial pols downstate are surely exploring such options as we speak, because accessing all possible markets seems vital to the long-term profitability of the state’s medical marijuana industry. The second reading of the proposed permanent medical marijuana ban in Jax Beach is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20 at Jax Beach City Hall. Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Got questions about medical marijuana? Let us answer them. Email mail@folioweekly.com. 38 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | NOVEMBER 15-21, 2017

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FOLIO VOICES : BACKPAGE EDITORIAL

Kneeling during the NATIONAL ANTHEM BACK IIN BACK N 19 1970 1970, 70, PO POLI POLITICAL LITI LI TICA CALL ECON EECONOMIST CONOM OMIS ISTT AL ALBE ALBERT BERT RT OO.. Hirschman published a widely influential treatise, “Exit, Voice and Loyalty.” He introduced this conceptual triad to analyze the three options available to those who are dissatisfied with a particular organization, institution or situation. Under the “exit” option, one simply leaves or “takes their business elsewhere.” This is regarded as the market-based solution. Alternatively, one can exercise “voice” individually or through the organization of like-minded others, and demand change, so that the unsatisfactory situation can be acknowledged and addressed. Hirschman considered “voice” most consistent with the principles of democratic citizenship. Finally, there is the default option of “loyalty,” where one faithfully or silently supports the existing state of affairs. How does the exit-voice-loyalty scheme apply to the current debate over professional athletes kneeling during the national anthem? Despite the effort by detractors to interpret these protests as unpatriotic or disrespectful of the military, the original act by Colin Kaepernick was explicitly designed to protest the widely reported police violence against black American citizens. The national anthem served as an occasion to express dissent and expose the hypocrisy of espoused American values alongside the brutal reality of racial injustice. As Kaepernick stated: “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” Thus, Kaepernick and others were responding to what they considered to be an unsatisfactory state of affairs and chose, among the exit-voice-loyalty options, the constitutionally protected and nonviolent act of voice, with the hope of raising awareness and improving conditions. Those opposed to these actions often demand, instead, unconditional loyalty to the nation and its symbols, despite the welldocumented record of disproportionate police violence against unarmed black men. In this

co cont ntex extt, lloyalty oyal oy alty ty m eans ea ns bblind lind li nd cconformity onfo on form rmit ityy and and context, means ritualized obedience. It is interesting that the very conservatives who endlessly trumpet and celebrate the American virtues of individual freedom and liberty are the first to demand that those citizens who dare exercise these freedoms be sanctioned, disciplined and fired. Freedom in theory; authoritarianism in practice. And if the disaffected are unwilling to exhibit loyalty, the only other option is “exit.” Those who protested the Vietnam War will be familiar with the phrase “America: love it or leave it.” Such invective is now directed at those who take a knee during the national anthem. If you have a problem with the way law enforcement operates, move to another country. In short, the opponents of dissent want to eliminate the option of “voice”; the one course of action Hirschman associated with democratic expression. There are now only two options: loyalty or exit. Take your pick. Such a sentiment is a dangerous threat to democratic vitality. As the former five-star general and Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned: “May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.” Ironically, sports fans are now faced with a similar array of choices. Dissatisfied with the way athletes are expressing their dissent, fans are weighing their options—“exit” through boycott, remain loyal to their team, or actively voice their disagreement with the protest tactics. I would suggest that sports fans and others keep in mind the original source of the athletes’ actions, and support the athletes in raising awareness and ultimately addressing the well-documented failings of the law enforcement and criminal justice systems. Rather than attacking the messenger, it is time to heed the message. David Jaffee mail@folioweekly.com _____________________________________ Jaffee is a University of North Florida professor of sociology.

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