Folio Vol.36/Issue 1

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VOL. 35, ISSUE 16

INSIDE... 7 Parker McCollum Rob Nicholson

8 Trivia Listing Plaza Plans Omar Aftab

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23 One Jacksonville Molly Britt A Woman’s Story

24 Jax Resolutions

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Theatre Listing

Concert Listing

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Sports Listing

12 P.S. Traditions Do Die - Pete’s Bar Vincent Dalessio

14 Providing Space - RAM Vincent Dalessio

Nightlife Listing

32 Art Listing

36 Paper Gallery - Artist Review

South Carolina to Tokyo - O-Ku Molly Britt

15 Year of the Tiger

16 Comedy Listing

17 Battle of the Bands Winner

18 Movie Reviews Harry Moore

20 Energy, Good Energy - KONA Casey Craig

22 Archives

JOHN M. PHILLIPS, ESQ. publisher

VINCENT DALESSIO staff writer

MOLLY BRITT contributor

TERESA SPENCER general manager

KERRY SPECKMAN copy editor

CASEY ALIX contributor

ROB NICHOLSON sales director

JOHN LAWLESS audio/video

CASEY CRAIG contributor

RAIN HENDERSON creative director

HARRY MOORE contributor

OMAR AFTAB writing intern


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Scoring a hit song is hard enough. Doing it with a song before it’s even been released by the record company—in the middle of a pandemic, no less—is dang near impossible. But Parker McCollum did just that, breaking into the charts on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs (peaking at No. 4) and reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay. Rob Nicholson of Folio sat down with the 29-year-old singer-songwriter via Zoom to discuss his Texas roots, writing music, his latest album, Gold Chain Cowboy, and his Jan. 13 show at the Florida Theatre. For more information and to buy tickets, visit floridatheatre.com.

WATCH INTERVIEW

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Trivia in Jacksonville

Plaza Plans Omar Aftab

All trivia games are general knowledge unless otherwise noted. Don’t see your favorite trivia spot? Drop us a hint at team@folioweekly.com.

Riverfront Plaza, the new park at the former location of the Jacksonville Landing, had its plans approved on July 22, 2021. Still relatively

MONDAYS

early in the works, the area will consist of many features including

Surcheros Fresh Mex–Fernandina, 6:30 p.m.

a central lawn, hotel and sky garden, playground, outdoor dining,

Brick Oven Pizzeria & Gastropub, 7 p.m.

amphitheater and much more. Perkins&Will, the company designing

Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 7:15 p.m.

the plaza, set a total of 11 goals which it claims to have synthesized

Brucci's Pizza, 7 p.m.

from conversations with Jacksonville residents:

Mellow Mushroom–Avondale, 7 p.m. 1. Create one place for all of Jacksonville

Mellow Mushroom–Tinseltown, 7:30 p.m.

2. Realize the potential of this legacy site TUESDAYS

3. Engage with the St. Johns River

Dick’s Wings–Nocatee, 7 p.m.

4. Employ timeless features

Dick’s Wings–San Pablo, 7 p.m.

5. Preserve qualities of the existing lawn

Engine 15, 7 p.m.

6. Limit development on the site

Harp’s American Grill & Pub, 7 p.m.

7. Capture the energy of the Landing

Hurricane Grill & Wings–Julington Creek, 7 p.m.

8. Craft something authentic to Jacksonville

Island Wing Company Grill & Bar, 7 p.m.

9. Shape a recognizable icon

Jax Craft Beer, 7 p.m.

10. Establish a node within a network

Rain Dogs 7 p.m.

11. Devise something achievable and sustainable

SJ Brewery Company, 7 p.m. The Sandbar & Kitchen, 7 p.m.

The design team for the company did well in their aim to hit these

The Stout Snug, 7 p.m.

goals. The proposed area has appeal for all of Jacksonville, be it

Flask & Cannon / V Pizza (pop culture), 7:30 p.m.

the design, its vast potential range of services, and its respect for and reigniting of the energy of the Jacksonville Landing. The plans

WEDNESDAYS

also preserve and improve on the nature of the existing space,

Dick’s Wings–Fernandina, 6:30 p.m.

adding trees, gardens and a living shoreline. It has the potential for

V Pizza–Mandarin (pop culture), 6:30 p.m.

great cultural and economic growth for the city, which itself already

Dick’s Wings–Mandarin, 7 p.m.

has the population, location and history to be mentioned among

Harp’s American Grill & Pub (pop culture), 7 p.m.

other great cities of the United States. The meticulous design of the

Mellow Mushroom–River City, 7 p.m.

plaza is largely reminiscent of other major Florida cities like Miami

The Salty Pelican, 7 p.m.

and Tampa, establishing a sleek hub where the beauty of both the

St. Mary’s Seafood & More, 7 p.m.

river and the skyline meet and can be enjoyed like never before.

Xtreme Wings Sports Grille, 7 p.m. Culhane’s Irish Pub–Atlantic Beach, 7:30 p.m.

P&W’s original plan called for an iconic piece of public art, which

Culhane’s Irish Pub–Southside, 7:30 p.m.

quickly became known as the “derp sculpture.” At an estimated

Hoptinger–5 Points, 7:30 p.m.

cost of $11.5-$18 million for an image that nobody could read (it

Time Out Sports Grill, 7:30 p.m.

was supposed to spell out “Jax”), it was almost universally agreed

Sahara Cafe, 8 p.m.

upon by local residents to be an eyesore, waste of money and another reason to make fun of Jacksonville. Thankfully, this has been removed from the final plan.

THURSDAYS Coastal Pizza, 6:30 p.m. Bottlenose Brewing, 7 p.m.

I, for one, am looking forward to seeing the completed plaza.

Dick’s Wings–Atlantic, 7 p.m.

There’s been an empty hole in the heart of the city since the

Dick’s Wings–Orange Park, 7 p.m.

Landing closed down, and the pandemic forced us to ignore that for a while as we had bigger problems to deal with. Things have

MVP's Sports Grille, 7 p.m.

been picking back up for a while now, and the plaza could not only

Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 7:15 p.m.

restore what we lost when the Landing was destroyed, but take the

Coppertop Bar & Restaurant, 7:30 p.m.

city to new heights.

Sidecar / V Pizza, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAYS Time Out Sports Grill, 6:30 p.m. Dick’s Wings–Atlantic, 7 p.m. MVP’s Sports Grille, 7 p.m.

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Theater in Jacksonville JAN. 1-2

JAN. 15

Shen Yun: China Before

HeTerow's Closet

Communism

Murray Hill Theatre

Thrasher-Horne Center

murrayhilltheatre.com

thcenter.org JAN. 21-FEB. 5

JANUARY 15 JOHN CRIST 16 BILL MAHER 19 PINK MARTINI

17

I HAVE A DREAM

17

CAPTAIN SANDY

18 WALKER HAYES

21 BRUCE

1 2

19 PAT METHENEY

SIDE EYE WITH JAMES

20 THE RIGHTEOUS

BROTHERS

APRIL

FOR SCHOOLS

FRANCIES AND JOE DYSON

20 THE BEATLES - LET

IT BE PERFORMED BY

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE

DICKINSON

6 7

KENNY G SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX JANIS IAN

WITH SPECIAL GUEST CARL PALMER’S ELP LEGACY

28 DWIGHT YOAKAM 29 RANDY RAINBOW

27 THE PEKING

ACROBATS

28 THE PEKING

ACROBATS

30 AIR SUPPLY

FOR SCHOOLS

FEBRUARY

KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND SPYRO GYRA

DOGMAN: THE MUSICAL

2

1

DR. JORDAN B. PETERSON

5

2

THEO VON

3

RYAN HAMILTON

3

GLADYS KNIGHT DREW & ELLIE HOLCOMB

9

4

JIM BRICKMAN

11

5

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL

1

FOR SCHOOLS

4

AT THE PONTE VEDRA CONCERT HALL

AT THE WJCT SOUNDSTAGE

CITIZEN COPE 10 TOM PAPA 9

AT THE PONTE VEDRA CONCERT HALL

10 DEON COLE 11 A TRIBUTE TO

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6

CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM THE TEN TENORS

7

TOTO

MASTERS OF ILLUSION 10 #IMOMSOHARD GET THE LED OUT 13 ZACH WILLIAMS 15 LYLE LOVETT

AND HIS ACOUSTIC GROUP

19 THE ORCHESTRA:

ELO’S GREATEST HITS 20 CHRIS BOTTI

24 LAST PODCAST ON

THE LEFT ARETHA FRANKLIN: 25 THE LORDS OF THE QUEEN OF SOUL 52ND STREET 12 UNTOLD STORIES LEGENDS OF THE 14 GILBERTO SANTA

ROSA

16 ALTON BROWN LIVE

BILLY JOEL BAND

JAN. 7

Shawshank Redemption

Cinderella Ballet

The Foundation Academy

Times-Union Center

abettheatre.com

JAN. 7-8

Dreamgirls

Apex Theatre presents Hamlet

Players by the Sea Theatre

in 75

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St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com

19 THE POUT-POUT FOR SCHOOLS

JAN. 8-9

The Florida Ballet

Menopause The Musical

jacksonvilledancetheatre.org

Times-Union Center

26 RAINBOW KITTEN

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SURPRISE 27 THE PIANO GUYS

JAN. 23 Mutts Gone Nuts

JAN. 11

Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts

29 ONE NIGHT OF

Jersey Boys

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30 STEVEN WRIGHT

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28 DIANA KRALL

QUEEN

Times-Union Center

2

JAN. 25-30 Dear Evan Hansen

MAY ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER & FRIENDS

JAN. 12-13

Times-Union Center

Shen Yun: China Before

fscjartistseries.org

FOR SCHOOLS

Communism

3

L.O.L. SURPRISE! LIVE

Times-Union Center for the

JAN. 30

Performing Arts

JESSIE JAMES DECKER

New Shanghai Circus

5

jaxevents.com

Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts fscjartistseries.org

UNTOLD STORIES 14 JACKSONVILLE DANCE THEATRE 6

JAN. 13-FEB. 13 Guys and Dolls Alhambra Theatre & Dining

21 HOLLYWOOD OPENING NIGHT BENEFIT PARTY

alhambrajax.com

26 PADDINGTON GETS

JAN. 14-FEB. 6

IN A JAM

A Shayna Maidel Limelight Theatre limelight-theatre.org

@floridatheatre

904-355-ARTS (2787) | floridatheatre.com 128 East Forsyth Street, Downtown Jacksonville

ACCESSIBILITY: Please inform the ticket office of any special arrangements you may require when purchasing tickets. An assistive listening system for the hearing impaired is available from the House Manager. The wheelchair accessible bathroom is located to the right of the Entry Lobby Bar as you face the bar, to the left of the statue La Vergognosa. The theatre does not have its own parking lot. Disabled permit parking is available on the street.

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JAN. 22 In Here: A Concert of Solos

FISH

23 NIKKI GLASER

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JAN. 21-FEB. 14

16 DEMETRI MARTIN

PILOBOLUS KEB’ MO’

Theatre Jacksonville

Amelia Musical Playhouse

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12 TODRICK HALL

21 FORTUNE FEIMSTER

DIsney’s Descendants

JAN. 21-FEB. 6

AT THE WJCT SOUNDSTAGE

MARCH

A Walk in the Woods

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24 ABBA MANIA 7 AT THE WJCT SOUNDSTAGE THEATER 3000 LIVE 25 FRANKIE VALLI AND 9 DAVID SPADE THE FOUR SEASONS 27 ALAN PARSONS 10 JIMMIE VAUGHN LIVE PROJECT 26 CELTIC THUNDER AT THE WJCT SOUNDSTAGE 26 MYSTERY SCIENCE

JAN. 6-23

12/27/21 9:45 AM

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SPORTS JAN. 9

Edward Waters Women’s

Jacksonville Jaguars vs.

Basketball

Indianapolis Colts

vs. Clark Atlanta, Jan. 15

TIAA Bank Field

vs. Carver, Jan. 22

jaguars.com LAST HOME GAME

Games played at Edward Waters’

PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES

TOGETHER REPORT HATE CRIMES

Adams-Jenkins Complex. JAN. 15

ewutigerpride.com

Jacksonville Giants vs. Jackson Showboats

JU Men’s Basketball

Christ the King Catholic School

vs. Florida Gulf Coast, Jan. 8

jacksonvillegiants.com

vs. Stetson, Jan. 11 vs. UNF, Jan. 15 at UNF Arena

JAN. 19

vs. Lipscomb, Jan. 27

Jacksonville Giants vs. Atlanta

vs. Central Arkansas, Jan. 29

Aliens

Games played at JU’s Swisher

Christ the King Catholic School

Gymnasium unless otherwise noted.

jacksonvillegiants.com

judolphins.com

JAN. 29

JU Women’s Basketball

Jacksonville Giants vs. Clermont

vs. Florida Gulf Coast, Jan. 8

Crocs

vs. Stetson, Jan. 12

Christ the King Catholic School

vs. UNF, Jan. 15 at UNF Arena

jacksonvillegiants.com

vs. Lipscomb, Jan. 27 vs. Central Arkansas, Jan. 29

JAN. 17

Games played at JU’s Swisher

ECHL All Star Classic

Gymnasium unless otherwise noted.

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com

UNF Men’s Basketball vs. Stetson, Jan. 8

JAN. 21-22

vs. JU, Jan. 15

Jacksonville Icemen vs. South

vs. Kennesaw State, Jan. 18

Carolina Stingrays

vs. Central Arkansas, Jan. 27

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

vs. Lipscomb, Jan. 29

jacksonvilleicemen.com

Games played at the UNF Arena. unfospreys.com

JAN. 29 PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity

UNF Women’s Basketball

Tour 2022

vs. Stetson, Jan. 8

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

vs. JU, Jan. 15

jaxevents.com

vs. Kennesaw State, Jan. 19 vs. Central Arkansas, Jan. 27

Edward Waters Men’s Basketball

vs. Lipscomb, Jan. 29

vs. Clark Atlanta, Jan. 15

All games played at the UNF Arena.

vs. College of Coastal Georgia, Jan. 17 vs. Oakwood, Jan. 22 Games played at Edward Waters’

1-800-CALL-FBI tips.fbi.gov

Adams-Jenkins Complex. ewutigerpride.com

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Th e W o r ld F a mo u s

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Jacksonville Times-Union Center January 19 The most popular big band of all time performs their greatest hits in Jacksonville for one night only! Tickets are on sale now! O n l i n e a t w w w . t i m e s u n i o n c e n t e r. c o m At the box office at (904) 630-3900 or (904) 633-6110


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P.S. Traditions Do Die Pete’s Bar Under New Management Vincent Dalessio When prohibition ended in 1933, Pete’s Bar was the first location in Duval

Is it even Pete’s anymore if it’s no longer in Pete’s family? Is Pete’s worth

to get a liquor license, despite Pete Jensen selling bootleg liquor out of the

supporting anymore if the money I spend there is just padding the pockets of

grocery next door throughout the years alcohol was banned. For nearly nine

someone already profiting off the gentrification of other historic landmarks?

decades, Pete’s remained in the Jensen Family and grew to be the go-to wa-

My personal draw to Pete’s was its legacy and independence and the in-

tering hole for many Jaxons, including myself.

dependence of those choosing Pete’s over big corpo bars like Surfer, also owned by Tilka.

Stepping through the doors of Pete’s Bar used to feel like walking directly into a piece of history. With Pete’s under new ownership, we'll still be stepping

On Pete’s website, under the biography of one of the previous owners, Nancy

into a piece of history, but now with a much more glum shot of reality; even

Jensen, it states the secret to Pete's long term success was never changing

the first and most beloved bar in Duval can fall victim to the apocalypse of

anything. Small changes occurred over the years like adding more ventilation

beachside gentrification.

to accommodate indoor smoking, but the space has largely stayed the same.

When news of the sale went public on Dec. 13, staff and patrons took to a

Tilka, a Florida native with extensive experience locally, like 16 years with

Pete’s fan page on Instagram to voice their disapproval. By the looks of the

the Jacksonville Jaguars, will, in essence, keep Pete’s “locally owned.” But

comments, this news blindsided both the staff and community as a whole.

the fact that Tilka has ties with many of the beach's best bars like Mango’s,

At the time, most were under the assumption the sale (reported to be $8

Surfer and Shim Sham Room and owns the oldest bar in St Augustine, Scarlett

million) meant the doors of Pete’s would be closing forever. Over the past few

O’Hara’s, which he purchased in 2015, has some locals questioning his true

years, iconic beachside landmarks, like Freebird Live, have been bought up

motives. This snatch-and-grab for the top bar locations around the area feels

and transformed entirely, but new owner, Robert Tilka, claims that Pete’s will

less like Tilka is trying to preserve local history and more like a power play by

remain largely unchanged.

someone looking for the seat at the head of the table.

In itself that’s problematic as the sale is one of largest changes possible: a

After a nine-day hiatus, Pete’s planned to open back up to the public on Dec.

multi-generational business cut short by wealthy people’s ability to offer a

22 after a few “small renovations'' like bathroom upgrades and a few new bar

price impossible to pass up. Initially, Tilka plans to ban smoking to create a

tops to increase server efficiency, but as I write this there has been no word

more friendly and inviting environment in order to get more people in the

from new management as to whether they’ll follow through with that promise.

door and boost profits. He also claims that drink prices will stay the same and pool tables will still be a quarter, but we’ll see how this plays out as there are already rumors of implementing a new outdoor smoking patio. This alone alludes to the idea that bigger changes are on the horizon, but we must wait to find out.

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Providing Space

South Carolina to Tokyo

Vincent Dalessio

Molly Britt

Located underneath the Fuller Warren Bridge, The Northbank Riverwalk

“What could be better than fresh sushi among a beautiful beach

Artists’ Square is one of Jacksonville's greatest shared public spaces. The

view?” asked Indigo Road founder, Steve Palmer. Indigo Road is a

Artists’ Square celebrates community with pop-up concerts, car shows, food

hospitality group formed in 2009 and based in Charleston, South

festivals and other events, but the Riverside Arts Market (RAM) is the best

Carolina that owns and operates 25 restaurants and hotels in the

representation imaginable attracting over 4,000 patrons each week.

Southeast. Among those businesses is modern Japanese-styled

Riverside Arts Market

Japanese-Styled Resturant, O-Ku

restaurant O-Ku. Operating since 2009, RAM has become an integral aspect of the entire city providing a space for local businesses to intimately connect with the general

O-Ku, the group’s most recent endeavor, will open in Jacksonville

public; there aren't many other attractions able to consistently draw cranky

Beach in early 2022. According to Palmer, the restaurant’s cuisine

beachsiders away from their sandy bungalows. The market operates year

is “modern Japanese [with a] high focus on quality ingredients,”

round, rain or shine, and is something the whole community can consistently

including flying in seafood from Hawaii and Tokyo. At their Jacksonville

count on.

Beach location, O-Ku will, of course, use local fish, as well.

Launched by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP), RAM was modeled

There are currently five O-Ku restaurants—in Atlanta, Charleston,

after a similar arts and farmers market concept in Portland, Oregon. RAP has

Charlotte, Nashville and Washington, D.C.—with Jacksonville

been advocating with and for the community, promoting local businesses

Beach being their first venture into Florida. The 4,400-square-foot

and preserving the uniqueness of the Riverside Avondale area since 1974.

restaurant will have space for 165 guests to be seated. It will also

The space under the Fuller Warren Bridge was originally designed to be a

have a rooftop bar overlooking the ocean, a perfect backdrop for

retention pond surrounded by a chain link fence, but founder of Riverside

their popular cocktail offerings.

Avondale Preservation, Wayne Wood, had a better vision for the space. RAM’s prominence for more than a decade—and consecutive wins in Folio’s Best of

“Our company is truly founded on hospitality. So, we pride ourselves

Jax—shows his vision was spot on.

on a high level of service and hospitality…we’re just very excited to bring our food to Jacksonville Beach,” said Palmer. Indigo Road

The market operates on a few values: to be welcoming and inclusive,

is a community-focused group always looking to give back to the

to communicate and act with transparency and accountability, to build

communities they serve in. When scouting for locations, Palmer felt

relationships and foster healthy dialogue, and to respect what came before

Jacksonville Beach was the perfect home for Florida’s first O-Ku

and anticipate what lies ahead. Each week hundreds of vendors display their

restaurant with the Beaches’ up-and-coming culinary and nightlife

goods, and thousands of customers are able to purchase art, gifts, decor and

scene.

other handmade items, as well as fresh produce, directly stimulating local businesses.

O-Ku will be located at 502 First St. N., a highly coveted spot directly across from the Jacksonville Beach Pier. Initially, it will be

Not only is RAM a place for consumers, it's a place for schmoozers and people

open for cocktails and dinner with lunch service being added in the

looking to broaden their involvement in their community. With so many local

spring. They are currently hiring for all positions and are excited, as

businesses and organizations in one place, you'd be hard pressed to find

are the locals, to bring a new rooftop bar and dining experience to

someone you can't find something in common with, let alone the opportunity

the Beaches.

to find your next passion. If you’ve never been to RAM, definitely throw it on your to-do list for 2022.

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YEAR OF THE TIGER 2022 According to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 will be a year of “extremes.” Obstacles may be present and pressure will be high at work, although persistence at achieving goals may lead to victory. Health should be a focus as mental stress could be waning on you. Water is the influencing element in the Tiger sign, connecting it to wealth and emotions. Anyone in a relationship may face extra ups and downs this year, but true love will always keep couples together.

Tiger

Horse

1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

Unexpected things happen. Lucky numbers are 1, 3 & 4. Gray

A smooth year with lots of happiness all around.

and Orange are your lucky colors. You will get along with Dog, Horse and Pig signs best this year.

Goat 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

Rat

Your health will be good this year, be active.

1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 A Wonderful year for Rats. Live it up!

Monkey 944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

Ox

Bad Luck will try to get you all year long. Stay one step ahead.

1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 Gains will happen all year long and you will feel alive

Rooster

and flourish.

1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 You will be promoted. You may gain access to money you

Rabbit

didn’t expect.

1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 Make it the year to under promise and over deliver

Dog

on everything.

1946, 1958, 1970. 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 Your business will prosper. You will feel like 2022 is one of the

Dragon

best years yet.

1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 You will find things you lost. Start looking for them.

Pig 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

Snake

This year will greatly award you. Remember sometimes the

1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

reward isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.

People will disappoint you all year long. Lower your expectations.

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comedy

JAN. 6-8

JAN. 14

JAN. 26

Big Jay Oakerson

An Evening with Jay Leno

Luis Chataing

Comedy Zone

Times-Union Center

Comedy Zone

comedyzone.com

jaxevents.com

comedyzone.com

JAN. 8

JAN. 15

Mystery Science Theater 3000 LIVE :

Tim Allen

John Crist

Time bubble tour

Times-Union Center

Florida Theatre

Florida Theatre

jaxevents.com

floridatheatre.com

Floridatheatre.com

JAN. 8

JAN. 16

JAN. 27-29

Bob Saget

Bill Maher

Henry Cho

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Florida Theatre

Comedy Zone

Pvconcerthall.com

Floridatheatre.com

comedyzone.com

JAN. 13-15

JAN. 20-22

JAN. 29

Pablo Francisco

Jason Banks

Bill Engvall

Comedy Zone

Comedy Zone

Thrasher-Horne Center

comedyzone.com

comedyzone.com

thcenter.org


Monique Ellis - "Journey" I wrote "Journey" when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. Then again 2020. I believe music is key to healing and I try to live my life to the fullest. "Journey" was meant to remind people that regardless of what you are going through and been through that life is short . It's "Now or Never" to chase after your dreams and live with no regrets.

moniquedenisemgmt@gmail.com

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NETFLIX

JANUARY FILM REVIEWS Reviews by Harry Moore

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Spider-Man: No Way Home

as Campion allows the initial sweetness of George and Rose’s

Spider-Man swings in to save the day—and movie theaters—

relationship to quickly turn sour as Phil sinks his claws into her

in what may be the most ambitious and crowd-pleasing su-

happiness. Cumberbatch delivers a strikingly magnetic perfor-

perhero film to date. Following the closing moments of the

mance, playing against type as a decidedly wicked, and filthy,

previous entry, Spider-Man: Far from Home, Peter Parker (Tom

individual. Dunst, who is rarely less than excellent, plays her

Holland) has been outed to the world as being the web-sling-

fall into depression and alcoholism with heartbreaking control,

er’s secret identity. With his friends and family also catching

while Plemons adds another strong entry to his impressive re-

backlash over the revelation, Peter seeks help from Doctor

sume. The film deals with timeless themes of masculinity and

Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) by asking to have the whole

repression with subtlety; as the revelations come forward, the

world forget that he is Spider-Man. Unfortunately, Strange’s

characters’ motivations become clearer. The Netflix film is a

spell backfires and causes Spider-Man villains from other real-

cinematic magnum opus, the sorts of which traditional studios

ities to appear in Peter’s universe.

seldom produce.

Superhero stories have become such significant pillars in

Nightmare Alley

the fabric of pop culture that for many audience members

Guillermo Del Toro’s follow-up to his Oscar winner for Best

these spandex-clad characters’ origin stories are well known

Picture, The Shape of Water follows a hustler named Stan

and their histories carry great weight. None more so than

(Bradley Cooper) on a descent into darkness as he tries to

Spider-Man, who has been a mainstay of cinema since the

make something of himself. The film opens with Stan hiding a

release in 2002 of Sam Raimi’s live action interpretation star-

body beneath the floorboards of a decaying house, which he

ring Tobey Maguire. And No Way Home utilizes its audience’s

then burns to the ground. Stan soon comes across a traveling

shared history and intimacy with the character in unexpected,

carnival seeing it as an opportunity to restart his life. He learns

and often thrilling, ways. As the trailer revealed, the visitors

the trade of being a mystique showman and starts conning

from the multiverse are actually villains from previous itera-

audience members, hoping to contact their deceased loved

tions of Spider-Man, such as Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina)

ones, out of their money, but he eventually becomes bored

and the Sandman (Thomas Haden Church) from the aforemen-

and begins looking for bigger scores. Del Toro is a master

tioned Raimi trilogy, as well as the Lizard (Rhys Ifans) and Elec-

filmmaker and his ability to craft a fully visualized world is on

tro (Jamie Foxx) from the largely forgotten Marc Webb films.

display here, as well as his skill of compositing memorable

But it is the original villain, Norman Osborn/ the Green Goblin,

shots. The performances are also uniformly strong; however,

played by the indelible Willem Dafoe who steals the show, as

the film stalls as Stan’s inevitable downfall takes far too long

he glides in to cackle his way to reminding audiences he isn’t

to arrive after he has become a skilled grifter, who shows no

only the archetype for comic book movie villains but remains

signs of possessing any shred of morality. Not the director’s

among the best ever to do it in the genre.

best effort.

Modern blockbusters are often promoted with the cliched lip service that they were made for the fans of the original property, but No Way Home is the rare exception that can wholeheartedly claim to be made for multiple generations of Spider-Man fans. It clears the canvas for future stories of the character and also reinvigorates his past installments. The Power of the Dog This slow burn thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Jane Campion has become a frontrunner for this year’s awards season and offers a premier demonstration of the talents of its excellent ensemble of actors. Set in the early 20th century, a cruel rancher, Phil, (Benedict Cumberbatch) humiliates and emotionally terrorizes his brother George’s (Jesse Plemons) new wife, Rose, (Kristen Dunst) and her teenage son, Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee). The film unfolds at a deliberately glacial pace,

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The Swingers Band

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Energy, Good Energy

Kona’s Rise as a Music Venue Casey Craig It’s easy to assume the oldest private skatepark in the world can be found

In addition to Kona playing host to some up-and-coming local acts, it has also

in Huntington Beach or in San Diego, areas where modern skateboarding

attracted the attention of internationally touring bands, including Atlanta-

originated. However, you may be surprised to learn it’s actually an East Coast

based Chew. Since forming in 2015, the instrumental, female-fronted and

original based in Jacksonville.

drummer-led trio has made waves in the South. Before the band embarks on the European leg of their tour and drops their upcoming album Horses (Stolen

Tucked away behind the pines in Arlington, Kona has served generations of

Body Records) this spring, they played their first set at Kona earlier this month.

skaters since 1977. The park is also notable for its contribution of the first ever vert ramp and being featured as a level in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, which

Bresh Reagan, who plays guitar and electronic equipment for the band,

highlights the park’s signature design.

was enthusiastic about the experience. “Kona actually reached out to us via Instagram DMs after we were done touring for 2021,” Reagan explained. “We

Outside of operating as a skatepark, Kona has also garnered buzz as a small

were in the middle of finishing up our new recording. We looked at videos of

music venue in recent years: the Kona Skatepark Clubhouse, located in an

previous performances and Kona looked too cool to not take on the offer.”

open-space room just steps away from the outdoor park.

Based on the success of the show—and the first stage dive they witnessed— Chew is looking to return. “The show was great. We played to a brand new

The vibe of the performance area is “house venue meets warehouse show”

audience that was really responsive and ate up everything we were dishing

with its modest stage and standing area: likewise, the room is no stranger to

out,” she said. “It was our first time there, but the start of many more shows

mosh pits and kids dancing. There’s an eccentric flourish to the skateboard

to come.”

decks dressing the stage’s wall (and have also been used to create bench seats in the back). Yet, despite its size, the small but mighty jam spot possesses

As Kona continues to uphold its dynasty as a legendary skatepark, its growth

a sort of welcoming warmth that’s unique to the DIY scene.

as a music venue is quickly turning heads. Its humble inclusivity provides a welcoming space for expression and collaboration that’s close to home, while

“The room started out as a hobby and has really grown into something more

drawing musical acts that have played bigwig festivals as well. A melting pot

as an all-ages venue,” said Martin Ramos, owner of Kona Skatepark. Ramos,

for skateboarders and musicians alike, the future for the music room redefines

whose family took ownership of the park over 40 years ago, is a lifelong

Kona’s original intention—from shredding on wheels to shredding on strings.

skateboarder and has run the park since the ’90s. He also has a special interest in music: Ramos knows that many of the regulars at the park are

These aspiring artists, many of whom are mainstays, remain optimistic about

passionate about music or even have their own bands. “The idea is to give

the venue’s continued hype and opportunity it has to offer.

kids an opportunity to experience music,” he said. “Even if you’ve never played before or are just starting out, this place is for you.”

“It gets better every time. The venue, great; the energy, awesome,” said Luke Bacon. “Don’t sleep on Kona; it’s one of the best venues in Jax.”

One of these bands who is very familiar with Kona is Swingers, a folky, psychobilly act who tag themselves as a “weird band from Jacksonville, FL.” Frontman Luke Bacon is a frequent flyer who has been skating at the park for several years and recently enjoyed playing his third show with the band at the venue. “Kona is an iconic place for skateboarding,” he said. “It’s been visited by just about every American pro skateboarder since the ’80s from Natas Kaupas to Grant Taylor. Getting to play a show here is super special.”


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One Jacksonville

A Woman’s Story

Molly Britt

St. Augustine's Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, a longOn January 17, 2022, the world will recognize a pillar of the Black community and

standing fixture of historic Aviles Street south of the plaza, is

the human and civil rights movements Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

re-launching their “I Lived Here, As Well” tour.

In the U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a national holiday celebrated on the third

The house was completed in 1798 by wealthy Spanish

Monday of January. It is held to encourage all Americans to take a stand and

merchant Andres Ximenez, then operated as a boarding

fight for systematic change and make an effort toward creating King’s “Beloved

house throughout the 1800s by three separate women. In

Community.” All around the country, events and calls to action will take place

1852, Louisa Fatio, the last of this impressive line of single

on Jan. 17. In Jacksonville, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation of

women to either own or manage the property, became the

Jacksonville, Florida will hold their 41st annual MLK Holiday Grand Parade and MLK

manager of Miss Anderson’s boarding house.

Day Celebration. “I Lived Here, As Well—A Woman’s Story” is told by the women Gary Thomas, president of the foundation in Jacksonville, said, “We’ve currently

who may have spent their entire lives in this house, yet never

registered about 150 units to participate in the parade. We’re hoping to top out at

used the front door.

around 200.” Multiple organizations will take part in the parade, but if the parade is not something you can attend, they will also be holding a MLK Day Celebration at

Guests will be introduced to several women whose lives were

the Ritz Theatre from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

restricted due to the color of their skin. Some are enslaved, some are free. Some have hopes for freedom, and some see

“Dr. King’s entire life was dedicated to human rights, not just for Black people,

no hope at all.

but human rights both domestically and internationally,” said Thomas. He also mentioned the irony of MLK Day being acknowledged as a “Black holiday,” despite

For guests who had the opportunity to experience the first “I

King’s efforts to explore human rights for all people of all colors. “He gives us

Lived Here, As Well” series told from an enslaved man’s point

an opportunity in Jacksonville and nationwide because there are nationwide

of view in spring of 2021, the new program will continue the

celebrations to heal some of these generational wounds that we walk around

story of urban slavery from a woman’s perspective.

with every day,” Thomas said about the importance of honoring this holiday. The celebration and parade are open to people of “all stripes” to attend.

The tour is open to the public, led by costumed historical actors and lasts approximately 60 minutes. The program will

The parade will take the same route as the annual Veterans Day Parade, starting on

include stories and accounts not heard during the traditional

Water Street near the Federal Reserve Bank, then proceeding to Laura and Adams

museum tour, and guests will also have access to the newly

streets, ending at the intersection of Bay and Lee streets. The event begins at 10

opened Servants Hall exhibit.

a.m. and will last approximately two hours. For more information or to buy tickets, At that time, the MLK Day celebration will also begin at the Ritz Theater. The celebration includes poetry, books, vendors, food, entertainment and various workshops that anyone can take part in. It will also have a mobile health unit and other health sponsors in attendance. The inclusive and diverse event will end at 5 p.m., and you do not have to attend the parade in order to attend the celebration at the Ritz Theater. This entire day of celebrating is held to honor King’s legacy. Thomas appealed to local residents “to join us downtown on Monday, the 17th of January to celebrate MLK Day and, perhaps, usher in a new beginning for us here in Jacksonville…” he said, “or at least create a portal through which we can walk along the road to really making ‘One Jacksonville’ a reality rather than just a slogan.” For more information, visit mlkfdnorg.com.

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o n i s t u 4 l J o s a e x R

From The Community

Riverside Publix to get a new parking lot

New resident limit

Public education campaign on how to recycle

Better public transport

More funding and repairs for Duval County public schools

More movies and TV filmed in Jacksonville

For rent to stop getting more expensive

Public restrooms downtown

Fix recycling

Petition for a city skatepark

Trader Joe’s in Riverside

Every yard to be a garden

Stop tearing down historic buildings

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C O N C E R T S

JAN. 1

JAN. 13 Winter Jam 2022

Lee Ann Womack with guest

The Sophomore Attempt

Magic City Hippies

Veterans Memorial Arena

Shane Myers

1904 Music Hall

1904 Music Hall

jaxevents.com

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

1904musichall.com

1904musichall.com

JAN. 6

Parker McCollum

pvconcerthall.com JAN. 16

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

The Righteous Brothers

Florida Theatre

Seranation / Signal Fire / The

Florida Theatre

floridatheatre.com

Hulagans

floridatheatre.com

featuring Kim Wilson with

Jack Rabbits

special guests The 77ds

Todd Snider with Chicago

jaxlive.com

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Farmer

Pvconcerthall.com

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

JAN. 18

pvconcerthall.com

JAN. 21 An Evening With Bruce Dickinson

JAN. 7 JAN. 14 Elvis Birthday Bash starring

Judy Collins

Florida Theatre

Florida Theatre

floridatheatre.com

floridatheatre.com

Mike Albert, Scot Bruce and The

Puddles Pity Party

Big E Band

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Proud Tina: The Ultimate Tribute

Steelin' Peaches: An Allman Brothers Band Revue

Florida Theatre

pvconcerthall.com

to Tina Turner

1904 Music Hall

Times-Union Center for the Per-

1904musichall.com

Floridatheatre.com Renée Fleming

forming Arts

Colourway with Kristen Lee and

First Baptist Church, Amelia Island

fscjartistseries.org

JAN. 21-22

Sam Unkefer

ameliachambermusic.org JAN. 19

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi—in

Murray Hill Theatre Murrayhilltheatre.com Matte Sounds

Southern Culture on the Skids James McMurtry and His Band

Times-Union Center

1904musichall.com

Intuition Bier Hall

jaxsymphony.org

1904 Music Hall 1904musichall.com

intuitionaleworks.com/live-music Star F*cking Hipsters

JAN. 22

Jack Rabbits JAN. 7-8

Concert

1904 Music Hall

JAN. 19

jaxlive.com

Space Bar Taxi Co. Glenn Miller Orchestra

Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com

Brahms' Pastoral Symphony

The SteelDrivers

Times-Union Center

Times-Union Center

Florida Theatre

jaxevents.com

jaxsymphony.org

floridatheatre.com

JAN. 8

Wes Harris Album Release Show

JAN. 14-15

Pink Martini

Murray Hill Theatre

Florida Theatre

murrayhilltheatre.com

floridatheatre.com The American Idiots: Green Day

Classic Broadway

Tribute / Blink-182 Tribute

Times-Union Center

Palomino Blond / Mold! /

Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic First Baptist Church, Amelia Island

Jack Rabbits

jaxsymphony.org

Runners High

ameliachambermusic.org

jaxlive.com

Jack Rabbits JAN. 15

jaxlive.com

JAN. 23

Darkside of the Moon / Fire

Artists in the Round featuring

Passfire / Sensi Trails / Sierra

Bebe Deluxe / The Portrait /

Water Tent Revival

Palmettos & Pines, Blossomin’

Lanes

North by North / Jessica Pounds

1904 Music Hall

Bone, Dakota Higdon and Clint

1904 Music Hall

Jack Rabbits

1904musichall.com

Anglin

1904musichall.com

jaxlive.com JD Simo & GA-20

Tom Bennet Band performs

Jack Rabbits JAN. 9

jaxlive.com

JAN. 20

Cheating Alethia / Sleeper Signal

Ghost Horses: A Radiohead

Another Lost Year / The Failsafe

/ Sweater

Tribute

/ Dark Sun

Jack Rabbits

1904 Music Hall

Jack Rabbits

jaxlive.com

1904musichall.com

jaxlive.com

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

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JAN. 24

The Fritz and S.P.O.R.E. 1904 Music Hall

Read Southall Band / Universal Green

1904musichall.com

Jack Rabbits jaxevents.com

The Noctambulant / Automatik Fit

JAN. 25

Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com

Big Band of Brothers: A Jazz

JAN. 28-29

Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band

Mozart's Defiance:

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Piano Concerto No. 24

pvconcerthall.com

Times-Union Center jaxsymphony.org

49 Winchester / Dean Winter/ The Heat

JAN. 29

Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com John Paul White with special guest

Folk Is People

JAN. 26

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com

Authority Zero / Flag on Fire / Danka Jack Rabbits

JAN. 30

jaxlive.com Air Supply JAN. 27

Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com

Alan Parsons Live Project featuring special guest Carl Palmer’s ELP

Leo Kottke

Legacy

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Florida Theatre

pvconcerthall.com

floridatheatre.com Beer & G-Strings—Musical Fireworks Funk You and Bonnie Blue

Sadler Ranch, Fernandina Beach

Underbelly

ameliachambermusic.org

underbellyjax.com Joanne Shaw Taylor Ritz Theatre & Museum ritzjacksonville.com Tommy Castro & Tinsley Ellis Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com JAN. 28 Dwight Yoakam Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Gaelic Storm Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com

James McMurtry Photo by Mary Keating-Bruton

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NIGHTLIFE

ARLINGTON

Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill

MURRAY HILL

Live music every Friday and Saturdays Cliff’s Bar and Grille

mavijax.com

Live music every Friday and Saturday cliffsbarandgrill.com DOWNTOWN

The Stout Snug Jan. 7: Love Monkey; live music every

Monkey’s Uncle Tavern

Saturday and Sunday

Live bands Thursday and Friday and live

thestoutsnug.com

“island music” every Sunday monkeysuncletavern.com

ORANGE PARK

DJ Hollywood every Thursday; various

Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill

57 Heaven

DJs every Friday; DJ NICKFRESH every

Live music every Friday–Sunday

DJ Capone every Wednesday; DJ Jaso

Saturday

palmvalleyoutdoors.com

every Thursday; DJ Paco every Friday

Dos Gatos

dosgatosjax.com

facebook.com/57HeavenOP Ragtime Tavern

James Weldon Johnson Park

Live music every Wednesday–Saturday

Big Dawgs Sports Restaurant

Live at Lunch every Monday and Friday,

ragtimetavern.com

Live music every Wednesday

11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

bigdawgsrestaurant.com

Jazz in the Park with Joe Watts every

Ocean 60

Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Live music every Wednesday and Friday

The Daq Shack

jamesweldonjohnsonpark.com

ocean60.com

Live music every Sunday

Myth Nightclub & Bar

Surfer [The Bar]

Jan. 5 and 12: Electronic Wednesday;

DJs and dancing every Saturday and

Dee’s Music Bar

Jan. 7, 14 and 21: Thrive Friday featuring

Sunday

Live music every Friday and Saturday

DJ Q45; Jan. 19: The Sponges

surferthebar.com

facebook.com/MusicBarAndGrill/

FLEMING ISLAND

Hilltop Club and Restaurant

thedaqshack904.com

mythexperience.com BEACHES/PONTE VEDRA

Live music every Tuesday-Friday in the Mr. Chubby’s Wings

lobby

Blue Jay Listening Room

Live music every Friday

hilltop-club.com

Jan. 7: Taylor Roberts; Jan. 8: Steve

mrchubbyswings.com

Forbert; Jan. 12: Chuck Prophet; Jan.

Mercury Moon Bar and Grill

14: Seth Walker; Jan. 16: Dan Rodriguez;

Sunset Tiki Bar

Live music every Monday and Wednes-

Jan. 19: The Brevet—A Special Acoustic

Live music every Friday and Saturday

day and most Fridays

Performance; Jan. 23: Liz Longley; Jan.

doctorslakemarina.com/tiki

facebook.com/Mercury-Moon

Whitey’s Fish Camp

Tom and Betty’s

Live music every Monday, Saturday and

Live music most Fridays

Brix Taphouse

Sunday

tomandbettys.net

Live music every Friday

whiteysfishcamp.com

28: Sam Burchfield bluejayjax.com

jacksonvillebeachbar.com

RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE FRUIT COVE

Coop 303

Archetype

Live music every Friday and Saturday

Iggy’s Grill and Bar

Jan. 7: Terror / Pain of Truth / Conse-

coop303.com

Jan. 1: Chillula; Jan. 2: Chris Brinkley

quence / Southpaw; Jan. 11: Vein, Koyo

from Love Monkey; Jan. 7: Briteside; Jan.

/ Living Weapon / Freshwater; Jan.

Fionn MacCool’s

14: Vegas Gray; Jan. 15: Neon Whiskey;

10: Softspoken / Keep Flying; Jan. 13;

Live music every Friday and Saturday

Jan. 23: Jason Evans Band

Knocturnal–Sideshxw Album Release

fionnmacs.com

iggysgrill.com

Party / Utaw Visuals; Jan. 15: Modūl 006 / Torque Takeover; Jan. 21: Um; Jan. 25: I

The Fly’s Tie Irish Pub

MANDARIN

Live music most weekends facebook.com/Flys-Tie-Irish-Pub

Met a Yeti & Guests archetypejax.com

Enza’s Pianist Brian Iannucci plays every Sun-

The Casbah Café

Gusto

day, Tuesday and Wednesday

Live jazz every Sunday

Jan. 14: The Party Cartel; Jan. 28: Side-

Pianist Carl Grant plays every Thursday,

thecasbahcafe.com

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Friday and Saturday

gustojax.com

enzas.net


Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage

SOUTHSIDE

House

Leelyne Osborn; Jan. 20: Ramona; Jan. 21: Josh Gilbert Band and Paper City

Live DJs every Wednesday, Thursday

Jax Craft Beer

Hustler; Jan. 22: Raisin Cake Orchestra;

and Saturday

Live music every Friday

Jan. 24: Alberto Cebollero; Jan. 25:

hoptinger.com

jaxcraftbeer.com

Good Pluck Trio; Jan. 26: Danielle Eva; Jan. 27: Olivia Grace Music; Jan. 28:

The Garage

Veterans United Craft Brewery

Trevor Bystrom and Honey Hounds; Jan.

Live music every Friday and Saturday;

Live music every Friday

29: The Morrow Family Band

Reggae Sundays with DJ Brooks

vubrew.com

pkstaug.com

ST. AUGUSTINE

Taps Bar and Grill

garagejax.com Jazzy’s Restaurant & Lounge

Live music every Wednesday, Friday and

Jan. 7: King Eddie and Pili Pili; Jan. 8:

Ancient City Brewing Company

Saturday

Heart of Elaine; Jan. 14: 7th Street Band;

Live music every Saturday and Sunday

tapsbarandgrill.com

Jan. 22: Monique

ancientcitybrewing.com

jazzysrestaurant.net

TradeWinds Arnold’s Lounge

Jan. 8: Blister; Jan. 22: Vegas Gray; Salty

Rain Dogs

Live music every Wednesday–Sunday

Wednesdays with Salty Daug; Outlaw

Jan. 17: Cory Branan / Beau Crum /

arnoldslounge.com

Sundays with Keith Godwin & The Rio

Danny Attack /Christina Wagner; Song-

Grande Band

writer Spotlight with Charlie Shuck every

Café Eleven

Wednesday; live music Thursday–Sat-

Jan. 14: David Wilcox; Jan. 15: Big Moun-

urday

tain; Jan. 16: Willy Porter; Jan. 25: Adam

facebook.com/raindogsjax

Ezra Group

tradewindslounge.com

originalcafe11.com WildCrafters Live music most weekends

The Cellar Upstairs Bar at San

facebook.com/wildcraftersjax

Sebastian Winery Jan. 2: Vinny Jacobs; Jan. 6: Ian Kelly;

SAN MARCO/ST. NICHOLAS

Jan. 7: Gary Douglas Campbell; Jan. 7: Paper City Hustlers; Jan. 8: Wes Register

Breezy Jazz House

and The Carpetbaggers; Jan. 9: Vinny

Live music every Thursday

Jacobs; Jan. 13: Tony Scozzaro; Jan. 14:

breezyjazzhouse.com

Jolie and Rock ’N Soul Revue; Jan. 15: Tony & Alex and Yael & Gabriel; Jan. 16

Cuba Libre Ultra Lounge

& 20: Vinny Jacobs; Jan. 21: Caleb Joye

Live music most Friday nights

and The Committee Band; Jan. 22: Rob

Things to know before you go:

cubalibrebar.com

Peck and The Committee Band; Jan. 23:

1. Dates and performers are subject

Vinny Jacobs; Jan. 27: Stephen Pigman;

to change. 2. Certain events have a

Grape and Grain

Jan. 28: Tony Scozzaro; Jan. 28: The

cover charge. 3. Some venues may

Live music every Wednesday–Friday; DJ

Happs; Jan. 29: T J Brown; Jan. 29: The

have a dress code. 4.Health checks

every Saturday

Vibe; Jan. 30: Vinny Jacobs

or other entry requirements might be

grapeandgrainexchange.com

sansebastianwinery.com/jazzbar

required.

Locals

Meehan’s Irish Pub

Basically, call before you haul.

Live music most weekends

Live music every Thursday–Sunday

facebook.com/localssportsbarsanmarco

meehansirishpub.com

And if we’re missing your favorite spot, holler at us at

Mudville Grill Music Room

Prohibition Kitchen

mail@folioweekly.com and use

TBA Big Band: first and third Monday

Jan. 1: Dr. Nue and Flo J; Jan. 3: Jim

“live music” in the subject line.

of the month; River City Rhythm Kings:

Johnston; Jan. 4: Kristen & Shaun; Jan.

second Monday of the month

5: The House Cats; Jan. 6: Ramona;

themudvillegrill.com

Jan. 7: Mellow Daze and Chillula; Jan. 8: Bad Dog Mama and Ginger Beard; Jan.

The Parlour

10: Micah Gilliam; Jan. 11: The Bottom

Live music most weekends

Feeders; Jan. 12: Pentley Holmes; Jan.

facebook.com/pages/The-Parlour-San-

14: 3 the Band and Liken Love; Jan. 15:

Marco-Speak-Easy

Cortnie Frazier and LPT; Jan. 17: Rachael Akins; Jan. 18: Kirsten & Shaun; Jan. 19:


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Nationally-recognized art museums and galleries co-mingle with burgeoning local galleries to create a vibrant art scene that is bringing beauty, discussion and change to Northeast Florida. This is in no way a complete list of venues to appreciate the talents of artists—both local and international, as it, too, is a work in progress. Don’t see your favorite museum, gallery or visual art venue listed? Let us know at stories@folioweekly.com.

BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY

UNF GALLERY OF ART

Works by Cindy Wilson, Nancy Hamlin-Vogler, Sam Kates, Sydney McKenna,

Fall 2021 Senior Showcase, through Jan. 28

Jan Miller, Debra Mixon Holliday and Ron Vellucci

unf.edu/gallery

butterfieldgarage.com YELLOW HOUSE THE CORNER GALLERY AT THE JESSIE

“Sit in Stand Up,” virtual exhibition

Tony Rodrigues: “Flex Deficit,” through Feb. 2 dupontcenter.org

“Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood,” virtual exhibition

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS

yellowhouseart.org

“Rebecca Louise Law: The Journey,” through Jan. 9, 2022 ART WALK “Imprisoned but Empowered: Cheyenne Warrior Artists at Fort Marion,”

Downtown Jacksonville lights up the first Wednesday of the month with

through Feb. 27

art by local artists at hubs in James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie and

cummermuseum.org

Vagabond Flea at VyStar Tower from 5–9 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy live music, food trucks, craft beer, street performers and free admission to

THE LIGHTNER MUSEUM

MOCA and the complimentary rides on JTA’s Skyway.

“Tom Schifanella: Faces of the Alcazar,” through March 7, 2022

dtjax.org/artwalk

“Picturing a Nation: American Art,” through Sept. 30, 2022

RAM

lightnermuseum.org

Artists, artisans and makers display their original paintings, jewelry, photographs, prints and other handcrafted items every Saturday—rain or

MOCA JACKSONVILLE

shine—from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Riverside Avenue underneath the canopy of

“Doug Eng: Structure of Nature | Nature of Structure,” through Jan. 2

the Fuller Warren Bridge. riversideartsmarket.com

Project Atrium: Damián Ortega, through Jan. 16 “Techno-Innocence,” through Feb. 13

ST. AUGUSTINE FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK The first Friday of every month (hence the clever name) more than 30

“Left Side Ride Side,” through March 6

galleries around the Oldest City open their doors from 5–9 p.m. for visitors to browse exhibits and interact with artists. A complimentary trolley service

“Anderson Goncalves: Cultural Polarity,” Jan. 8–May 8

provides transportation between downtown venues. artgalleriesofstaugustine.com

“State of the Art 2020: Locate,” Jan. 21–May 1 mocajacksonville.unf.edu STELLERS GALLERY Works by Eileen Corse, Jim Draper, Fallon Pepper, C. Ford Riley, Alice Williams, MacTruque and Jeff Foxwothy (yes, that Jeff Foxworthy) stellersgallery.com

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AT CARDONA DIRECT PRIMARY CARE WE BELIEVE THAT GOING TO A DOCTOR SHOULD BE SIMPLE AND AFFORDABLE

Instead of billing health insurance, our patients pay a monthly fee and are seen as often as they need whenever they need. Our members have access to discounted labs like cholesterol panel for $3.52, and wholes sale meds like a Zpack for $2.45 or cholesterol meds for 6 cents per pill.

Would you like to learn more about Cardona Direct Primary Care or are you happy with your current health care arrangement?

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CASSIDY RAMOS Cassidy Ramos is a pressed and dried flower artist from Jacksonville. Primarily working on fantasy landscape scenes in glass, she also provides custom pressed flower pieces from wedding bouquets, funeral and other special arrangements. Preserving memories is the essence of her work. She has been pressing flowers her whole life and selling art in the community for four years, inspired by her little sisters to share her art like they have. Her work has been featured in the Cummer museum and you can often find her at local shows or the Riverside Arts Market. @manicbotanicc

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Join Jaguars’ Player AJ Cann’s Pledge It Campaign benefitting Guardian ad Litem Foundation

AJsPledgeItCampaign.com

Be the voice for a child in need. Help us raise money to support abused, neglected and abandoned children in Duval, Clay and Nassau Counties by pledging a donation for every offensive touchdown the Jaguars score. Make a one-time donation or pledge a donation for each touchdown. Individuals, donors and sponsors can all get in on the action this football season and help the vulnerable children in our community. Win, win!

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

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