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YOUR GUIDE TO ENTERTAINMENT IN JACKSONVILLE 1
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Vol. 36, Issue 13
4 Horoscopes Kale Boucher 9 Inexpensive Ways to Spend Your Summer Ariel Rademeyer 10 Best Places to Picnic Casey Alixandra
TERESA SPENCER general manager
ROB NICHOLSON sales director
CASEY ALIXANDRA account executive/ contributor
MOLLY BRITT account executive/ contributor
RAIN HENDERSON creative director
VINCENT DALESSIO staff writer/photographer
HARRY MOORE contributor
KALE BOUCHER contributor
14 Theater & Dance Listings 15 Trivia, etc. Listings 17 Comedy Listings 23 Art Listings 24 Honest Art Inside the mind of Henry Nader Vincent Dalessio 27 What “Independence” Are We Even Celebrating? Vincent Dalessio 28 Street Wieners Teresa Spencer 30 Concert Reviews Who We Saw, What We Thought Jordan Hoover & Mark Fallon 34 Concert Listings 40 Nightlife Listings 48 July Film Reviews Harry Moore
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JOHN M. PHILLIPS, ESQ. publisher
ARIEL RADEMEYER contributor
KERRY SPECKMAN copy editor
MARK FALLON contributor
DREW ARNETT cartoonist
JORDAN HOOVER contributor
HOROSCOPES WORDS BY KALE BOUCHER
CANCER
CAPRICORN
Give your birthday money to Florida Access Network.
You are one of the most ambitious and hard-working signs. Organize
flaccessnetwork.org
all useful info (abortion funds, how to access pills, etc.) and share.
LEO
AQUARIUS
Utilize your natural leadership skills; mobilize where abortion laws
Aquarius, you do best with unconventional ways of thinking. Find
are unclear. Make your voice heard.
loopholes? Ways to dissent that won’t put anyone at risk?
VIRGO
PISCES
Share your kindness and give tight hugs. Trade any helplessness
As one of the most sensitive signs, provide a listening ear to anyone
you feel for anger.
struggling right now. Your empathy is needed.
LIBRA
ARIES
Let your desire for justice fuel you. With your ability to articulate and
Team up with your fellow fire signs (Leo and Sagittarius). Be brazen
persuade, make sure fact pierces through the noise.
in your opposition to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade.
SCORPIO
TAURUS
You can be secretive; use that to keep you and your friends safe.
Your stubbornness will cut through the B.S. Don’t let anyone derail
Make sure not to use period tracking apps that sell data. Start
this conversation with irrelevant beliefs or lies.
organizing underground.
GEMINI
SAGITTARIUS
Curious and creative, make sure to document how strangers come
Sags value autonomy. Many states don’t. Donate to abortion funds
together for one another now. It’ll be a nice reminder—while people
in those states.
are inherently bad, they’re inherently good too.
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INEXPENSIVE WAYS TO SPEND YOUR SUMMER by Ariel Rademeyer
Enriched with culture, history and entertainment, Northeast
Additionally, families can connect this summer vacation by vibing
Florida has endless opportunities for families to bond this
to live music. The Colonial Oak Music Park, tucked away off St.
summer through education, laughter and discussion.
George Street in St. Augustine, is a remarkable venue that hosts free concerts every week. Set in the heart of historic Downtown,
As an upcoming high school senior, I have endured the struggle
Colonial Oak allows families to learn about the land's history and
of anticipating Aug. 1, the opening of Common App. The college
absorb its ambiance. This family-friendly spot includes several
preparation process, studying for standardized testing, refining
seating options including a front area for dancing or games for a
my resume and attending college tours have all served to
night of entertainment for the entire family.
encompass my thoughts for the past few months. Despite being on summer vacation, I, like many high school students,
Finally, on the first Wednesday of every month, Downtown Vision
find myself researching college regularly. While it’s important to
presents Art Walk, a free, family-friendly event from 5-9 p.m.
explore the possibilities, spending my last year of high school
Here, families may embrace the work of local artists of all kinds.
with friends/family should take the lead. Summer vacation is a
James Weldon Johnson Park hosts food trucks, art vendors
time to create memories and appreciate life in the moment.
and live music, while attendees are encouraged to take a selfguided tour to explore the diverse galleries and see live street
This summer season doesn't necessarily require excessive
performances.
expenditures, though, if you know where to look. These are simply a few examples of hundreds of opportunities To kick off summer vacation, families can gather for a picnic. All
for family time this summer vacation. The activity doesn’t have
the necessary preparation for this summer endeavor only takes
to be expensive, as long as it allows families to spend quality
light packing: a basket filled to the brim with mouthwatering fruits,
time together, sharing with each other and forming tight-knit
neatly cut sandwiches, an assortment of cheeses and chocolate
connections.
desserts all paired with a quilt or blanket. Now families have the perfect day for shared laughs and communication. Picnics are the ideal moment to soak up the sun and engage in meaningful conversations with those in your presence. After lunch, the family can enjoy the benefits of living directly on the East Coast, our beaches. Siblings will connect by creating sand castles or splashing around in the ocean. This will not only result in a lengthy slumber due to the summer's heat but will establish memories that families may reminisce about and share with others for years to come. Moreover, watching the sun disappear into the horizon and appreciating the beauty of a sunset while bonding with family doesn’t cost a thing. Finishing the night off with some soft serve ice cream, and this day will be one the family won’t forget.
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My Weekend of Finding the Best Places to Picnic In Jacksonville By Casey Alixandra Having a picnic only has two rules: 1) eat under the sky; and 2) pick up your trash afterwards. Besides those two important rules, having a picnic is a wonderful opportunity to be creative or to simply enjoy nature. It’s a fun, nonjudgmental activity where it doesn’t matter what you’re eating or who you’re with and whether it was spontaneous or planned. For this list, I decided to go to places I had never picnicked before.
Friday Evening ~ Johansen Park I had never heard of Johansen Park in Atlantic Beach until just recently and thank my partner for introducing it to me. He was excited to take me, but we both felt nervous due to it being 90 degrees that afternoon. But when we got there, there were so many tall palm trees and cool shade to set up under that our worries melted away. Yes, the park is surrounded by family homes, but it’s truly a tranquil and beautiful area. The only sounds we heard were birds and children in the distance laughing in their backyards. We ate subs while lying on our blue checkered blanket and then read to each other until the sun began to set. That afternoon was a 10/10 experience, and I recommend Johansen Park for all who want a quiet picnic date or a place to catch up.
Saturday afternoon ~ Black Creek River It was a typical Florida summer day, and the heat would have been unbearable if I wasn’t near water, so I decided to have Saturday’s picnic not on land, but on water. It was one of my best friend’s birthdays, and we decided to have a boat day near Fleming Island. After having our morning fun of swimming and rope jumping, we enjoyed a picnic classic, burgers. Some sat on the beach on their blanket, while a few others and I ate on the stern. Never read any rules that you couldn’t have a picnic on a boat, and if I could, I would do it every weekend.
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Sunday Morning ~ Jacksonville Beach During my weekend of finding a few best places to picnic, a picnic by the beach was a Floridian must. Luckily the breeze that day wasn’t harsh, and I was able to eat my snack-based lunch without difficulty. Just one good gust of wind, and all of my crackers, fruits, and dips would have followed it. What I enjoy about beach picnics is the option to jump in the water if it gets too hot.
Sunday Evening ~ Dog Wood Park Dinner choice on this evening picnic was sushi. The sun was setting, and the afternoon was cooling down (thankfully). What was enjoyable about this park, located near I-95 and Butler Boulevard, was how many families there were that afternoon. I loved how there was a lake for the dogs to play in and cool themselves off. Honestly, I solely went to this park to see if I’d see dogs, and I wasn’t disappointed! My advice to all dog lovers: this is the park for you.
Monday Afternoon~ Hanna Park Yes, my weekend was over, but there was one more place I had to go. After entering the Hanna Park entrance (off Wonderwood Drive), it suddenly feels like you are in South Florida, rather than North Florida. From crowded beaches to beaches that have less than 10 people, Hanna Park has numerous trails leading to different locations within the park. The variety of scenery makes it one of my top favorites. I decided to have my picnic on an empty beach with my friend Casey. She drew her art, while I took photos of our surroundings.
Spending a weekend outside, I definitely got some sun and more appreciation of picnics. While I plan to picnic more, I hope you decide to have a meal under the sky more too. And remember, don’t forget to pick up after yourself!
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THEATER/ DANCE Through July 10
JULY 8-17
JULY 17
Anything Goes
Doctor Dolittle
Summer Movie Classic Series: La Bamba
Amelia Musical Playhouse, Fernandina
The Island Theater, Fleming Island
Florida Theatre
Beach
theislandtheater.com
floridatheatre.com
JULY 8-31
JULY 22-31
THROUGH JULY 17
Kinky Boots
Snoopy The Musical
Dial M for Murder
Players by the Sea Theatre
Players by the Sea Theatre
Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine
playersbythesea.org
abetjax.com
JULY 10
JULY 24
THROUGH JULY 31
Summer Movie Classic Series: Planes,
Summer Movie Classic Series: Princess
The Wizard of Oz
Trains and Automobiles
Bride
Alhambra Theatre & Dining
Florida Theatre
Florida Theatre
alhambrajax.com
floridatheatre.com
floridatheatre.com
JULY 3
JULY 12
JULY 30
Summer Movie Classics Series: X-Men
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq the World
Rumba Fest Jacksonville
Florida Theatre
Tour
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
floridatheatre.com
Florida Theatre
jaxevents.com
ameliamusicalplayhouse.com
limelight-theatre.org
floridatheatre.com JULY 7
ONGOING
Movie Night: Porgy and Bess
JULY 15-16
Jacksonville Dance Theatre
MOCA Jacksonville
APEX Theatre Studio presents The
• “In Here / Out There: A Digital Dance,”
mocajacksonville.unf.edu
Complete Works of William Shakespeare
virtual performance series
(abridged)
• “Disorder,” virtual performance series
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
jacksonvilledancetheatre.org
theamp.com
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TRIVIA, ETC. All trivia games are general knowledge unless otherwise noted. Don’t see your favorite trivia spot? Drop us a hint at mail@folioweekly.com with “trivia” in the subject line. MONDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
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The Brix Taphouse (music bingo), 7 p.m.
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Mr. Chubby’s Wings–Ponte Vedra (music bingo), 6:30 p.m.
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Donovan’s Irish Pub, St. Augustine, 7 p.m.
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V Pizza–Mandarin (pop culture trivia), 6:30 p.m.
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Hurricane Grill & Wings–Atlantic Boulevard
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The Beacon, St. Augustine, 7 p.m.
(music bingo), 7 p.m.
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Cruisers Grill, 7 p.m.
Hurricane Grill & Wings–Julington Creek
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Dick’s Wings–Mandarin, 7 p.m.
(music bingo), 7 p.m.
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Firefly Bay, 7 p.m.
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Mellow Mushroom–Avondale, 7 p.m.
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Island Wing Company–Southside Boulevard (music bingo),
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Mellow Mushroom–Durbin Pavilion Drive, 7 p.m.
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Mellow Mushroom–Fleming Island, 7 p.m.
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Mellow Mushroom–Jacksonville Beach, 7 p.m.
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Mellow Mushroom–River City/Northside, 7 p.m.
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Scarlett O’ Hara’s, St. Augustine, 7 p.m.
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Mellow Mushroom–Tinseltown, 7 p.m.
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V Pizza–Fleming Island (pop culture trivia), 7 p.m.
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V Pizza–Fleming Island (music bingo), 7 p.m.
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Veterans United Craft Brewery, 7 p.m.
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Treylor Park (pop culture trivia), 9 p.m.
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Dick’s Wings–Fleming Island, 7:30 p.m.
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Harps American Grill (pop culture), 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAYS
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Hoptinger–5 Points, 7:30 p.m.
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Mr. Chubby’s Wings–Fleming Island (music bingo), 6:30
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Hurricane Grill–Fleming Island, 7:30 p.m.
p.m.
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King Maker Brewing (Name That Tune), 7:30 p.m.
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Dick’s Wings–Nocatee, 7 p.m.
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Time Out Sports Grill, 7:30 p.m
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Dick’s Wings–San Pablo, 7 p.m.
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The Brix Taphouse (pop culture trivia), 8 p.m.
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Harps American Grill, 7 p.m.
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Hamburger Mary’s (drag bingo, 21+), 8 p.m.
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Hoptinger–5 Points (music bingo), 7 p.m.
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Hoptinger–Jacksonville Beach, 9 p.m.
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Hurricane Grill & Wings–Atlantic Boulevard, 7 p.m.
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Hurricane Grill & Wings–Julington Creek, 7 p.m.
THURSDAYS
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Hurricane Grill & Wings–Neptune Beach, 7 p.m.
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Dick’s Wings–Atlantic Boulevard, 7 p.m.
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Island Wing Company–Southside, 7 p.m.
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Mr. Chubby’s Wings–Ponte Vedra, 7 p.m.
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Jax Craft Beer, 7 p.m.
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Whiskey Jax–Baymeadows, 7 p.m.
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Jerry’s Sports Grille, 7 p.m.
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Flask & Cannon / V Pizza, 7:30 p.m.
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Raindogs, 7 p.m.
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Dick’s Wings–St Augustine, 7:30 p.m.
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Sahara Cafe, 7 p.m.
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Hoptinger–Jax Beach (music bingo), 9 p.m.
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Southern Grill, 7 p.m.
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Xtreme Wings Sports Bar and Grille, St. Johns, 7 p.m.
SATURDAYS
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Flask & Cannon / V Pizza (pop culture), 7:30 p.m.
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Hamburger Mary’s (HamBingo), 2 p.m.
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King Maker Brewing (Name That Tune), 7:30 p.m.
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Dick’s Wings–Atlantic Boulevard, 7 p.m.
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Lynch’s Irish Pub (music bingo), 7:30 p.m.
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Time Out Sports Bar, 7:30 p.m.
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Surfer the Bar (pop culture trivia), 9:30 p.m.
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7 p.m.
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COMEDY JULY 1-2
JULY 15
JULY 28-30
Aries Spears
Phatt Katz Comedy presents Kirwin
Don "D.C." Curry
Comedy Zone
Claiborne
Comedy Zone
comedyzone.com
2111 Comedy Lounge
comedyzone.com
phattkatz.com First Coast Comedy: The Main Event
JULY 29-30
First Coast Comedy
JULY 16
Phatt Katz Comedy presents Bruh
firstcoastcomedy.com
Phatt Katz Comedy presents Tommy
Man
Chunn
2111 Comedy Lounge
JULY 6
2111 Comedy Lounge
phattkatz.com
River City Comedy Showcase
phattkatz.com
Comedy Zone comedyzone.com
JULY 30 JULY 21-23
First Coast Comedy: The Main Event
Michael Palascak
First Coast Comedy
JULY 7-9
Comedy Zone
firstcoastcomedy.com
Darren Brand
comedyzone.com
Comedy Zone comedyzone.com
First Coast Comedy: The Blue Show JULY 22-23
(adults only)
Phatt Katz Comedy presents Ms. Gin
First Coast Comedy
JULY 8
2111 Comedy Lounge
firstcoastcomedy.com
Improv Night at Murray Hill Theatre
phattkatz.com
Murray Hill Theatre firstcoastcomedy.com
ON GOING JULY 22-23
Colonial Oak Music Park
First Coast Comedy: The Main Event
Improv Night with First Coast Comedy,
JULY 8-9
First Coast Comedy
Wednesdays
Phatt Katz Comedy presents George
firstcoastcomedy.com
thecolonialoakmusicpark.com
2111 Comedy Lounge
First Coast Comedy: The Blue Show
The Justice Pub
phattkatz.com
(adults only)
Bombs Away! Comedy Open Mic,
First Coast Comedy
Wednesdays
firstcoastcomedy.com
facebook.com/TheJusticePub
JULY 23
Raindogs
Malcolm Hall: “Who Is Malcolm?” A
Hot Potato Comedy Night, Mondays
Wilborn
First Coast Comedy: The Main Event First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com JULY 9
Live Comedy Taping
First Coast Comedy: The Blue Show
Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park
Veterans United Craft Brewery
(adults only)
thcenter.org
Comedy in the Tap Room, third Thursday
First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com
of every month JULY 28
vubrew.com
Gold Coast Comedy Tour: Nik JULY 13
Macki, Lando Gonzalez and Connie
The Walrus
Celeste Barber: Fine, Thanks Tour
Fernandez
Magical Mystery Mic hosted by Daisy
Jacksonville Center for Performing Arts
Jackie Night’s Comedy Club, St. Augus-
Tackett, Wednesdays
jaxevents.com
tine
thewalrusjax.com
jackieknightscomedyclub.com Erealist and Friends Comedy Show Ritz Theatre & Museum ritzjacksonville.com
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Beaches Fine Arts Series
Lightner Museum
Ongoing
• Visual arts by Pablo Rivera
• “Martha Ferguson: Beyond the Crowds,”
Art Walk: July 6
beachesfinearts.org
through July 22
Downtown Jacksonville lights up the first
• “Picturing a Nation: American Art from the
Butterfield Garage Art Gallery • Featured art by Dee Roberts through July • Works by Gerald Brummer, Michael Fitzpatrick, Nancy Hamlin-Vogler, Jan
Lightner Museum,” through Sept. 30 • “Bouke de Vries War and Pieces,” through Dec. 31
butterfieldgarage.com
artists at hubs in James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie and Vagabond Flea at VyStar Tower from 5–9 p.m. Visitors can
lightnermuseum.org
also enjoy live music, food trucks, street
Miller, Dee Roberts, Juliana Romnes and Ron Vellucci
Wednesday of the month with art by local
performers, free admission to MOCA and
MOCA Jacksonville
complimentary rides on JTA’s Skyway.
• “Maud Cotter: What Was Never Ours to
dtjax.org/artwalk
Keep,” a Project Atrium exhibition, July
The Corner Gallery at The Jessie • Erin Kendrick: “Shelter in Place,” through Aug. 3 dupontcenter.org
9-Nov. 1
Fernandina Beach Arts Market: July 9, 23
• “Creeks Rising: A City Reflected in Hogans & McCoys Creeks,” through July 10
market comes alive the second and fourth
• “Jessica Hische: Covered,” through
Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Aug. 21
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens • “Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon:
Amelia Island's premier arts and crafts
fernandinabeachartsmarket.com
• “Kara Walker: Cut to the Quick,” through Sept. 25
Riverside Arts Market: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Masterworks From the Mr. and Mrs. John
• “Express Your UNF Pride,” through Nov. 13
Artists, artisans and makers display their
D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia
• “FIFTY: An Alumni Exhibition,” through
original paintings, jewelry, photographs,
Society,” through Sept. 18 • “Revolve: Spotlight on the Permanent
Feb. 12, 2023
prints and other handcrafted items every
mocajacksonville.unf.edu
Collection,” through Nov. 13 • “Frieseke in Florida: Memories of Jacksonville in the 1880s,” through Jan. 1, 2023 • “Jacksonville’s Norman Studios,” through Jan. 30, 2023 cummermuseum.org
Saturday—rain or shine—from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Riverside Avenue underneath the
Stellers Gallery
canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge.
• Works by Eileen Corse, Jim Draper, Fallon
riversideartsmarket.com
Pepper, C. Ford Riley, Alice Williams, MacTruque and Jeff Foxwothy (yes, that
St. Augustine First Friday Artwalk: July 5
Jeff Foxworthy)
The first Friday of every month (hence the
stellersgallery.com
clever name) more than 30 galleries around the Oldest City open their doors from 5–9
Florida Mining Gallery
Thrasher-Horne Center | Jack Mitchell and Lee Adams Galleries
p.m. for visitors to browse exhibits and
Addison Adams, Eugene Ofori Agyei and
• Orange Park Art Guild Exhibition
service provides transportation between
Michael Dika, through July 1
thcenter.org
downtown venues.
• “Looking For Gravity,” featuring works by
floridamininggallery.com
artgalleriesofstaugustine.com
University of North Florida Jacksonville University • “Jesse Wright: A Retrospective/New Work,” through July 12, Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery • ”Bill Davis: No Dark in Sight,” virtual exhibition • “Kristin Skees: Close Knit,” virtual exhibition
interact with artists. A complimentary trolley
• “Celebrating the ‘70s: Select Artwork from the UNF Collection,” July 28-Sept. 8, UNF Gallery of Art • “Forms of Knowing: Cultural Documents Considering Alzheimer's Research,” through Nov. 11, Lufrano Intercultural Gallery unf.edu/gallery
ju.edu/cfa
Yellow House • “Sit in Stand Up,” virtual exhibition • “Still Not About a Hotdog and a Coke,” virtual exhibition • “Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood,” virtual exhibition yellowhouseart.org
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honest art Inside the Mind of Henry Nader by Vincent Dalessio
The first time his paintings were on public display Henry R.
believed one’s ability to tap into it plays an important role in
Nader watched through the gallery window. Rather than pushing
creativity.
himself, his views and his artistic intentions onto the viewers, he sat back, observed and let people experience his art in the most
Nader described tapping into his creativity like this, “I’ve always
natural way possible: through their own curiosity with their own
envisioned it as going into the woods deep at night, you know,
interpretation.
in a dream, and you have to go through all this treacherous terrain, and there are people that are trying to betray you and
“I saw people having conversations around my pieces. I’m not
steal things from you, and you have an empty cup, and you have
sure what they had to say, but I’m happy to have sparked any
to find this body of water, you fill it up and you bring it back. And
conversation. Even if they were just talking about how much
you want to bring it back as pure as possible without spilling it
they hated it,” Nader recalled cheekily.
out or [it] becoming tainted.”
Henry R. Nader is a multifaceted artist based out of Jacksonville,
He continued,
and when I say multifaceted, I really mean total-faceted, as
getting to is the same Picasso was getting to or David Lynch or
he does it all well. Nader’s utmost focus is filmmaking, having
whatever, as far as just raw kinetic energy and harvesting that.
produced multiple full-length films independently and screened
Everyone brings it back in different manifestations. Literature,
a few at Sun-Ray Cinema. But he’s productive in drawing,
painting, filmmaking, etc.”
“So maybe the same truth Miles Davis was
photography, music production and, most importantly for this piece, painting. Nader’s paintings feel otherworldly, but in reality
Everyone brings it back in different manifestations, but Henry
they truly represent this world and the celebrations, mystery and
Nader is gifted enough to be able to tap into this honesty
darkness that comes with it. Nader not only uses painting as an
through different mediums. Keep your eyes open for upcoming
emotional and creative release but as a tool for filmmaking.
film showings and gallery exhibits. You can support him and tap into his truth through his Patreon here.
He explained it this way, “Filmmaking is really expensive, so making paintings is kind of a way of capturing a frame, a scene, a good idea for obviously less money. It kind of has the same personal quality to it, though. What I try to bring to it, it’s a part of me, and it’s never to be commercial or to make money or to gain any kind of power, popularity or status.” Nader draws inspiration from artists like Francis Bacon, Francisco Goya, Hieronymous Bosch and most importantly filmmaker David Lynch, in their dark themes, colors and sometimes graphic depictions of real life. Nader’s approach builds off of their work, but in a much more “playful way,” as he says, with a more cartoonist approach to figure drawing and color choices. He approaches his art in what he feels to be the most honest way. He stays away from social media, doesn’t work for hire, and each painting is a singular vision. We talked at length about Carl Jung’s idea of the collective unconscious. The collective subconscious is the idea that all human beings share a collection of thoughts, images and knowledge inherited through ancestral experience. It is also
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What “independence” are we even celebrating? by Vincent Dalessio
Nothing says “America!” more than failures in gun control, a tanking economy, record high inflation, further marginalizing already marginalized groups and taking bodily autonomy away from the majority of the United States population? (Yes, according to the U.S. Census over 50% of Americans have vaginas. Sorry, Chad. Your dry spell isn’t due to a lack of opportunities, but more a lack of interest.) This Fourth of July, rather than celebrating whatever it is we are supposed to, let’s all gather and celebrate the fact that the United States is the first country to time travel! And all it took was the swipe of a pen. Fifty years of slow progress? *POOF* Gone. As most of you are aware, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The removal of the 1973 landmark ruling that constitutionalized a woman’s right to have an abortion, now leaves it up to the states to decide for themselves and making abortions illegal immediately in 13 states with likely more to follow. This ruling will disproportionately impact people of color. Just one day prior to this ruling, the Supreme Court ruled the concealed carry of a firearm is protected under the Constitution and isn’t up for state by state decisions. Guns having more freedom than people with vaginas? Now that’s the America I know. But, do not worry, my fellow men. Your rights and bodily autonomy are still intact as long as you are not a person of color, liberal, homeless, have a “wo” in front of your “man,” are incarcerated or have a vagina. So, let us celebrate by setting off some fireworks manufactured
in
China
and
raising
our
non-
biodegradable red Solo cups: Here’s to the country with the most potential continually disappointing the people. Here! Here!
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STREET WIENERS
Here is our TOP 10 list in no particular order: THE ONLY CONEY See location Schedule https://www.theonlyconey.com/ BITE ME HOT DOGS AND MORE Blanding Blvd, Orange Park
by Teresa Spencer RITZ DOGS The almighty Hot Dog, Frankfurter, Banger, Glizzy, Tube Steak, Coney, Weenie, Frank or what we like to call locally “Wiener” is
3rd Ave North, Jacksonville Beach
one of America’s most cherished foods. Consisting of grilled,
JOCKS DOGS & MORE
steamed or baked sausage usually, it’s served in the slit of a
Southside, Jacksonville
sliced bun and topped with condiments that make it ever so tasty. Technically known as a sandwich of sorts, although
RON’S HOT DOGS
the National Hot Dog Council has declared that a dog is not a
Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville
sandwich, Merriam Webster on the other hand states it is indeed a sandwich. All we know is that they are delicious no matter
HOT DOG HUT
what they are deemed as.
3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach
This wonderment of meat trimmings usually made with pork,
TASTY DOG
chicken, turkey or beef all started in the thirteenth century as a
Verna Blvd, Jacksonville
part of German culture. They became popular as a working-class food that were mainly sold via street vendors by the twentieth
ALL AMERICAN HOT DOG AND SANDWICHES
century here in the United States. Wieners became even more
Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
popular over time by way of being served at baseball games in America starting around 1906.
UNCLE KC’S DOGS
This delectable style of sandwich has continued to evolve and
Jackson Blvd, St. Augustine
now is even made without meat as vegan varieties are beginning
THE HOT DOG LADY
to sweep the nation.
103rd Street, Jacksonville
Let’s not forget to mention the condiments that make them even better. Mustard, relish, ketchup, slaw, onions, chili and cheese to name a few. The list is endless and in fact our research indicates there are over 1,000 ways to top off a wiener. In some cultures, they even serve octopus dogs topped with seaweed. Really, it’s a thing. In honor of July being National Hot Dog month, knowing Americans are expected to consume more than 150 million wieners during the month, we thought we would give you a few tips on local places that make them tasty.
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NIGHT OF MUSIC AT HOTEL PALMS BY JORDAN HOOVER Over the span of six days, Atlantic Beach’s hottest spot, Hotel
vocal pairing that unleashed some true feelings of ignited
Palms, became the home of The Art Camp. Led by French painter
passion. One thing I’ve always loved about the Club is that
Lucas Beaufort, the event welcomed nine U.S. artists to connect,
the songs really speak for the writers, bringing an ambience
collaborate and create original works onsite with an open door
of equality to the group and giving each member a voice.
policy for locals to pop in and watch the creative process.
The set was exciting for fans of the Club and band members alike, showcasing a promising future for recording. Since a
Thursday night featured a special community event featuring
Kairos set isn’t ever long enough, the idea of new music and
an art market and live music. Room 301, which served as a
week-long listening binges should give fans something to
collective workspace for the artists, housed the market, where
rejoice about and inspire others to join the cult club.
attendees could purchase works ranging from sticker packs to large scale prints—so every budget had an opportunity to leave with a keepsake. The market also included a raffle for one-of-akind items including Volcom jeans painted by each participating artist that even your booty would thank you for winning. As the sun began to set, the concert stage came to life with Orlando-based indie-psych group Timothy Eerie. Even those who had never heard of the band needed only to look at the bearded, biker-looking synth player in a groovy Hawaiian print onesie to gain insight into the sounds to be provided. The eclectic five-piece has a broad appeal to listeners with a wild and upbeat tempo that also soothes the soul. An entire block of Atlantic Beach echoed with their bold rhythms, causing passing bicyclists to ask, “What’s happening here tonight?”—on their way to another boring night at Ragtime. Front man Eerie, seemingly serenaded by the sun—and singing directly to it— not only had the crowd swaying to the beat but also the sun shade above the band bopping up and down. Following Eerie, Kairos Creature Club did a set with three new songs, as well as others I consider to be instant classics. With drummer Lena Simon just returning from tour with La Luz the night before, you’d never know they hadn’t rehearsed much. Glenn Van Dyke released an onslaught of guitar notes that varied from bluesy to awesome with a louder than normal
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DAVE MATTHEWS BAND’S JACKSONVILLE EPIC FEATURES DEREK TRUCKS AND SUSAN TEDESCHI BY MARK FALLON Every now and then, an event occurs that immediately fuses itself
Earlier rumors of an appearance by acclaimed soul voice and
into musical legend and reflects the power of togetherness that
guitarist Susan Tedeschi (of the Tedeschi Trucks Band) were
comes from live music. Just 24 hours after playing to a packed
confirmed as she took the stage to wild applause and launched
and energized Daily’s Place, Dave Matthews Band performed
into a blistering 16-minute cover version of the Bob Dylan classic
a second show there. The second night’s performance was
“All Along the Watchtower,” trading strong vocals and fretwork
quickly heralded by the exuberant departing crowd and in social
with Matthews along with the full weight of the band and
media posts that followed as an “instant classic” and making a
husband, Derek Trucks, behind her. The combination of these
strong case for the First Coast to become a permanent stop on
powerhouse talents was a thrilling sight.
future tours. The delightfully exhausted crowd was given an opportunity to From the opening notes of DMB concert mainstays “One Sweet
catch their breath after band photos featuring the audience
World” and “Satellite,” the knowledgeable fan base sang along
were taken and a short break ensued, followed by Matthews’
and gleefully debated among one another how the set list would
solo rendition of “Rye Whiskey” and a popular show-closer
unfold. Each show is different, featuring a fresh array of music
“Ants Marching.” In an exhilarating moment for this author and
on every tour stop, giving each fan a new chance to catch their
surrounding fans after the closing notes, Matthews approached
favorite song played live. Showing their versatility, the band
me, took my phone and proceeded to take selfies with the crowd.
gently transitioned into a beautifully jazzy, extended version
In addition to their masterful musicianship and lyrical prowess,
of “#41” featuring an extended piano solo by Buddy Strong, a
the members of DMB keep the fans returning year after year
key player in the band since the exit of original member Boyd
by making connections with the audience and showing the
Tinsley in 2018. After shifting into “Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)”
chemistry between the band members. This is widely apparent
from the album Come Tomorrow, followed by a 2021 original
in their interactions on and off stage, smiling throughout and
“Madman’s Eyes” and the passionate “Do You Remember,” the
joking with one another (seemingly the largest catalyst being
audience showed their strong approval as the band entered into
founding member, percussionist Carter Beauford). Fist bumps
a 20-minute slow build to a frenzy of funk/jazz fusion with the
and handshakes occur within the band after each song as they
DMB classic “Seek Up.”
show their unity and support for one another; it’s contagious, and the spirit carries through to each audience member. For
As the show progressed, fans were treated to a powerhouse
example, while waiting in line to obtain an original poster for the
cover of the 1986 Peter Gabriel hit “Sledgehammer,” about which
festivities and holding tickets for seats in the middle balcony, a
a spirited Dave Matthews told the excited crowd: “I played that
fan approached me and, in a random act of kindness, gifted a
record ’til the grooves ran through. Those were the old times…
top-priced ticket for the general admission pit so I could have the
now look where we are!”
best view of the band. This is not uncommon at a Dave Matthews Band show, where fans become family quickly, and “Concert
At the end of the second set, a venue-shaking roar from the
Karma” and selfless “paying it forward” actions are plentiful.
crowd erupted when Matthews announced: “We have some
To quote Matthews: “Celebrate we will, because life is short
good friends that don’t live far from here….” before welcoming
but sweet for certain.” After 30 years, the Dave Matthews Band
Jacksonville native and legendary guitarist Derek Trucks to the
continues to shine, thrilling audiences of all ages and etching
stage for a tour debut of the “Crash” album classic “Lie in Our
themselves into Jacksonville history by delivering a unique, epic
Graves.” Trucks displayed his trademark slide guitar chops and
and memorable performance that will resonate with those in
created what some fans have called the “definitive live version”
attendance for years to come.
of the song, as he wove a dreamlike web that captivated the appreciative hometown audience.
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C O N C E R T S
JULY 1
The Verb: As It Is Tour with Yung Drew
Emery, Aaron Gillespie, Idle Threat
The Masked Singer 2022
and Gavin The Hotrod
and So Over It
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
Murray Hill Theatre
1904 Music Hall
jaxevents.com
murrayhilltheatre.com
1904musichall.com
Steve Miller Band
A Wilhelm Scream
Fox Royale with Rainbow Park,
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
1904 Music Hall
Kicking Dandelions and HNG10
theamp.com
1904musichall.com
Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com
Josh Turner
JULY 3
Florida Theatre
Nightrain (Guns N’ Roses tribute
JULY 10
floridatheatre.com
experience) and guests
Mountain Goats with special guest
Jack Rabbits
Izzy Heltai
jaxlive.com
Intuition Ale Works
SpyroGyra WJCT Soundstage floridatheatre.com
Bastardane, Bleeding in Stereo and Juniper IV Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com
…And Liberty Spikes for All! featuring FFN, Swill, Friendly Fire and Exaltarist Underbelly underbellyjax.com
Neighborhood Jams Presents: Gentleman's Crow, Liza Attic Cinema Stereo and Twin Suns Murray Hill Theatre
intuitionaleworks.com
JULY 7 Blackberry Smoke: Rasslin’ Is Real
Starbenders and guests
Tour with special guest The Steel
Jack Rabbits
Woods
jaxlive.com
St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com
The Brian McKnight 4 JULY 8
Florida Theatre
New Kids on the Block: Mixtape Tour
floridatheatre.com
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com
The Stadium Tour: Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Joan Jett and the
JULY 15 El Gran Combo: 60th Anniversary
The Annie Dukes with Dog Apollo,
World Tour
Sick-out and Velvet Meadow
Florida Theatre
1904 Music Hall
floridatheatre.com
1904musichall.com
murrayhilltheatre.com
JULY 2
JULY 14
Time Sawyer Born of Osiris with special guests
Blue Jay Listening Room
Personalities and Endbringer
bluejayjax.com
Underbelly underbellyjax.com
Blackhearts, and Poison
Rory’s Glory, Pajama Dogs, Red Letter Day and Janae Yates Trio
TIAA Bank Field
Matte Sounds, Waterfront, Saturn
Jack Rabbits
jaxevents.com
Lights and guests
jaxlive.com
Jack Rabbits
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
jaxlive.com
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxevents.com
Classless Act, Cowford and The Osceola Brothers Underbelly
1904 Music Hall 1904musichall.com
JULY 9 Matt Maeson with special guest 1-800-brennan-collect
Bells (AC/DC tribute)
Ted Nugent
pvconcerthall.com
Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com
Darkhorse Saloon Kona Skatepark
Summer Breeze Music Festival
konaskatepark.com
Ritz Theatre & Museum ritzjacksonville.com
Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com
JULY 16
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
underbellyjax.com
Couples Skate and Highway to Hells
Hash Cabbage
Dean Winter & The Heat, Garrett Wheeler and guests Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com
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Fortune Child, Roxx Revolt & The Velvets
Reclaim The Day with Inner Sanctum,
and El Castillo
Tricord and Crimson Overtone
Jack Rabbits
Murray Hill Theatre
jaxlive.com
murrayhilltheatre.com
JULY 17
JULY 23
Whiskey Myers with special guests Shane
The Lubben Brothers
Smith & The Saints and 49 Winchester
Blue Jay Listening Room
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
bluejayjax.com
theamp.com
JULY 24 JULY 18
An Evening with Valley Maker
The Doobie Brothers: 50th Anniversary
Blue Jay Listening Room
Tour
bluejayjax.com
Daily’s Place dailysplace.com
JULY 26 JULY 19
Incubus with very special guest Sublime
Big Time Rush: Forever Tour
with ROME
Daily’s Place
Daily’s Place
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Matchstick Johnny and Kreepy Tikis
JULY 28
Jack Rabbits
Ward Davis
jaxlive.com
1904 Music Hall 1904musichall.com
JULY 20 Steely Dan: Absolutely Normal Tour
JULY 29
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
Hillsong UNITED: All This Future Tour
jaxevents.com
Daily’s Place dailysplace.com
Montgomery Drive presents The Aristocrats
JULY 30
Jack Rabbits
Remedy Tree
jaxlive.com
Blue Jay Listening Room
JULY 21
bluejayjax.com
Iration and Atmosphere St. Augustine Amphitheatre
JULY 31
theamp.com
The Arcadian Wild with Strangerwolf &
JULY 22 Pure Prairie League, Firefall and Orleans
The Bridge Street Vibe Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com
Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com
Alchematic, Universal Funk Orchestra and Sacred Cream
Better Than This, 0 Miles Per Hour and guests Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com
1904 Music Hall 1904musichall.com
Banditos Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com
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Myth Nightclub
Cliff’s Bar and Grille
various DJs, Saturday and Sunday elementjax.com
Live music, Friday and Saturday cliffsbarandgrill.com
The Walrus FLEMING ISLAND
BEACHES/PONTE VEDRA Mr. Chubby’s Wings Gusto
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5 O’Clock Shadow; July 30: Bed Rock thestoutsnug.com
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Mercury Moon
Live music throughout the week lemonbarjax.com
Live music, Monday and Wednesday facebook.com/Mercury-Moon
Lynch’s Irish Pub
Sunset Tiki Bar
DJ Capone, Wednesday; DJ Jason, Thursday; DJ Danny/DJ Paco, Friday facebook.com/57Heaven
Live music all week lynchsirishpub.com
Live music Friday–Sunday the-sunset-tiki-bar.business.site
Big Dawgs Sports Restaurant
Mango’s
Whitey’s Fish Camp
Karaoke/live music, Wednesday bigdawgsrestaurant.com
Karaoke, Sunday and Wednesday mangosjaxbeach.com
Live music, Saturday and Sunday whiteysfishcamp.com
Lemon Bar & Grille
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Cheers Park Avenue
Live music Friday–Sunday cheersparkave.com
Mavi’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
Live music, Friday–Sunday mavijax.com Monkey’s Uncle Tavern
DJ, Tuesdays; live music, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; karaoke Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday monkeysuncletavern.com Palm Valley Outdoors Bar and Grill
Live music, Friday–Sunday palmvalleyoutdoors.com Surfer The Bar
MANDARIN The Daq Shack Enza’s
Live piano music, every day except Monday enzas.net
Karaoke, Wednesday; live music, Sunday thedaqshack904.com Dee’s Music Bar and Grill
MURRAY HILL
Live music, Friday and Saturday facebook.com/musicbarandgrill
Archetype
July 2: Modul 012—The Sam Binga Banga BBQ; July 15: Dikembe and Zeta & Glazed; July 21: IV & The Strange Band; July 23: Shawn James & Gravedancer archetypejax.com
DJs and dancing, Friday–Sunday surferthebar.com
Buchner’s Bierhalle
DOWNTOWN
Live music, Wednesday buchnersbierhalle.com
Locals Pub
Karaoke, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday; DJs, Friday and Sunday localspub.co Tom and Betty’s
Live music, Friday and most Saturdays tomandbettys.net RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
Dos Gatos
The Stout Snug
Karaoke, Monday; DJ Hollywood, Thursday; DJs, Friday; DJ NICKFresh, Saturday dosgatosjax.com
July 1: Chillula; July 2: Rocking Machine; July 8: Love Monkey; July 9: Spade McQuade; July 15: Mellow Daze; July 16: Mad Hatter Trio; July 22: Pink Paisleys; July 23: Tom Bennett Dueling Pianos; July 29:
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Brick Restaurant
Live jazz on weekends brickofavondale.com
SOUTHSIDE Culhane’s
Casbah Cafe
Live jazz, Sunday; belly dancing, Friday and Saturday thecasbahcafe.com Eclipse Bar and Nightclub
Industri-HELL Karaoke Night, Tuesday; The Cypher Open Mic Poetry and Soul, Thursday facebook.com/eclipseriverside The Garage
Live music, Friday and Saturday; Reggae with DJ Brooks, Sunday garagejax.com
Karaoke, Saturday culhanesirishpub.com Jax Craft Beer
Live music, Friday jaxcraftbeer.com ST. AUGUSTINE Arnold’s Lounge
Acoustic music, Wednesday; karaoke, Thursday; live music, Friday and Saturday; acoustic open mic night, Sunday arnoldslounge.com
Jim & Jane and Rachael Akins; July 11: Sam Pacetti; July 12: Colton Mckenna; July 13: Danielle Eva; July 14: Clairemont Duo; July 15: The Space Heaters & Cortnie Frazier; July 16: City Lights; July 17: Christian Powers and John Parker Urban Duo; July 18: Alberto Cebollero; July 19: Shaun and Kristen; July 20: Jim and Jane; July 21: Brady Clampitt; July 22: Matt Wilson & Bad Dog Mama; July 23: The Raisin Cake Orchestra and The Band Be Easy; July 24: Corey on Sax and Nick & Millie; July 25: Jim Johnston; July 26: Colton Mckenna; July 28: Ramona Duo; July 29: Clairemont Duo and Honey Hounds; July 30: Cover Boy and Brady Clampitt; July 31: Jim Johnson pkstaug.com Tradewinds Lounge
Jazzy’s Restaurant & Lounge
Café Eleven
Spoken word poetry and DJ Swagg, Tuesday; live music, Friday and Saturday jazzysrestaurant.net
July 15: Fortune Child with Roxx Revolt and the Velvets and Claire Vandiver; July 19: Smalltown Poets; July 26: Joanna Connor originalcafe11.com
The Loft
Karaoke, Tuesday; DJ Robbie P Thursday; DJ Brooks/DJ Robbie P, Friday and Saturday loftjax.com Rain Dogs
Live music throughout the week instagram.com/raindogs5points SAN MARCO/ST NICHOLAS Breezy Jazz House
DJ, Wednesday; live jazz, Friday and Saturday breezyjazzhouse.com Cuba Libra Ultra Lounge
Throwback Thursday with DJs, Thursday; DJ Alekz Vibration, Friday and Saturday cubalibrebar.com
Cellar Upstairs Bar at San Sebastian Winery
July 1: Gary Douglas Campbell and Yael & Gabriel; July 2: Caleb Joye & The Carpetbaggers; July 3: TJ Brown; July 4: Tony Scozzaro and The Committee Band; July 7: Stephen Pigman; July 8: Jolie & The Committee Band; July 9: Rob Peck and The Committee Band; July 10: Vinny Jacobs; July 14: Tony Scozzaro; July 15: Corey on Sax & Vibe RW; July 16: TJ Brown and Atlantic Alibi; July 17: Vinny Jacobs; July 21: Vinny Jacobs; July 22: Tony Scozzaro and Pili Pili; July 23: Wes Register & Yael & Gabriel; July 24: Vinny Jacobs; July 28: Ian Kelly; July 29: Tony Scozzaro & Tony & Friends; July 30: Vibe RW & The Vibe; July 31: Vinny Jacobs Prohibition Kitchen
The Mudville Grill
First and third Monday: TBA Big Band; July 30: Brass Addiction themudvillegrill.com
July 1: Jim and Jane and The Band Be Easy; July 2: Bad Dog Mama and Ginger Beard Man; July 3: Corey on Sax and The Space Heaters; July 4: LUVU; July 5: Shaun and Kristen; July 6: Micah Gilliam; July 7: Ramona & Ramona Duo; July 8: Whim ft. Paris; July 9: Ramona; July 10:
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Jurassic World: Dominion
Lightyear
The sixth installment of the Jurassic Park franchise brings together
The latest release from Pixar sees a reimagining of one of their
all the stars from the almost 30-year-old series and asks the question
most iconic characters. Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Chris Evans)
of what would the world look like with dinosaurs and humans living
leads this spacebound adventure, but this isn’t the toy we all
side by side—and then swiftly ignores that premise in favor of a story
know. As the opening title card tells the audience, in 1995 a boy
about preventing some big bugs eating crops. Following events
named Andy got an action figure from his favorite film, and this is
from 2018’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom where dinosaurs of
that film, dispelling any concerns for why his voice doesn’t sound
all shapes and sizes are set free from the captivity of a collection
the same. As such, we are introduced to the human named Buzz
of shadowy elites by Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and a little
Lightyear, a space ranger for the interplanetary space force Star
British girl clone (Isabella Sermon), allowing the prehistoric animals
Command. Following a mishap during a mission, Buzz and his crew
to roam loose throughout the world, Dominion picks up a few years
are marooned on an alien planet and must discover a new light-
in to this new food chain. We see some of the fall out of dinosaurs
speed fuel source in order to escape. After a series of test runs
integrating into modern world with pterodactyls making nests on
of their newly manufactured fuel, Buzz travels decades into the
top of Manhattan skyscrapers, an apatosaurus wandering through
future through an Interstellar-like time anomaly and returns to the
a lumber yard and a group of cattlemen led by Pratt herding a pack
alien planet to find his crew has aged and have left behind a large
of parasaurolophuses. These early moments in the film tease an
colony. Unfortunately, the leaders of the colony no longer wish to
interesting new direction for the franchise to go in, as the previous
figure out a way to get off the planet and have come under attack
entries mostly feature the characters stuck in one location (usually
by some mysterious robots led by the evil Zurg (voiced by James
a tropical island) and spend the majority of the runtime trying to
Brolin). With the help of a crew of underachieving space cadets
survive amongst a host of deadly dinosaurs. However, once the
(voiced by Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi and Dale Soules) Buzz must
plot kicks in, the film quickly reverts to the tried-and-true formula
figure out how to defeat Zurg and save the colony.
of our heroes being chased by dinosaurs through a forest with diminishing results.
While Lightyear delivers some phenomenal visuals that push forward the limits of digital animation developing new levels of
The Jurassic World trilogy, helmed by Colin Trevorrow, has strived
detail that can be executed in the art form, the plot of the film is
to make some kind of commentary about corporate greed and
lacking some kind of ingenuity, particularly in comparison to the
the impact these major international conglomerates have on the
timeless Toy Story films that gave us Buzz Lightyear in the first
world, but there never seems to be much of a point behind these
place. It is hard to imagine that Andy, or any kid who wasn’t already
real-world allusions beyond corporate greed is bad. And a multi-
aware of Buzz Lightyear, would be particularly taken away by this
billion-dollar blockbuster film franchise that never came close
film which is more melancholic than adventurous, as we see all
to matching the original hardly feels like the right type of vessel
of Buzz’s friends and colleagues age and live full lives while he
for such a message. The film suffers from a major lack of focus,
repeatedly embarks on a seemingly futile mission.
brought on by an abundance of uninspired subplots and too many characters. Dominion brings the long-awaited return of the three
But the film isn’t without its merits. The character’s voices are
leads of Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic—Sam Neil, Laura Dern and
well cast, with Evans giving a more grounded interpretation of
Jeff Goldblum all reviving their famous characters— alongside the
the character than we heard in Tim Allen’s comedic approach
Pratt-led cast of the new trilogy; as well as introducing a selection
for the toy. It is likely that people who grew up with the Toy Story
of new characters who are somehow not there just to be eaten.
characters will get more out of this than children will, given some
While it is nice to see a reunion of the characters from Jurassic Park
of the more mature themes at play, but the action sequences are
and to see where life has taken them, unfortunately, it is in service
inventive and well made. Lightyear does also make some important
of an underdeveloped plot, and they have very little to do that is of
strides in representation in a major animated film. While much
any necessity or consequence.
fuss has been made about a kiss between two women, it barely registered to me when it happened as it is so brief, and more time
While Jurassic World: Dominion has some well rendered action
is given to showing the couple raise a loving family; an image that
sequences, the main characters rarely feel as though they are in
if objected to would require some serious soul searching. Overall,
any danger, a there is always a convenient escape or some other
the film is fairly middling, failing to reach the lofty heights of other
lifesaving intervention coming in to save the day. But when the
Pixar productions, particularly in comparison with the other Toy
dinosaurs aren’t on screen, the film stops in its tracks, becoming
Story entries.
plodding, nonsensical and grasping for some kind of direction. A dull slog of a movie that fails to live up to any of the cinematic magic from the original and is perhaps the weakest entry yet.
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I WAS TIRED OF LIVING WITH MY FIBROMYALGIA PAIN Fibromyalgia has been difficult to treat and even more difficult to understand, UNTIL NOW! Dr. Turpin provides patients with much needed relief from Fibro symptoms!
If you're suffering from Fibromyalgia, you understand this sentiment all too well. Local Jacksonville resident Kate R. found herself at a turning point when she noticed her diagnosis had started to take a toll on her marriage.
"I was angry all the time because of all the things I couldn't do anymore because of my Fibromyalgia. That anger cycled through depression and affected everyone around me, my husband more than anyone. It made our lives miserable." Fibromyalgia affects the entire body. To make things complicated it affects everyone's body a little differently. To make things even more complicated, those effects can change on a daily basis. Sometimes you're plagued with widespread muscle pain and fatigue, and other days it's a headache and heightened sensitivity to touch.
"I could barely stand to have the light weight of bedsheets touching me, much less a hug from my husband." explains Kate. This is what it's like to suffer from Fibromyalgia. Symptoms make everyday life incredibly difficult. Mundane, daily tasks are nearly impossible. And too often, these symptoms are only made worse because practitioners find it difficult to understand and even more troublesome to treat. It's characterized by widespread pain in muscles and tissues rather than inflammation of the joints.
Then your primary care doctors suggest dietary changes, pain linaments and prescription medications to the point where your life is no longer ruled by Fibromyalgia. It's now ruled by difficult routines and pill regimens that are supposed to aid in avoiding flare ups.
Kate put it this way, "My life was no longer my own." Eventually, Kate did her own research and discovered that acupuncture can improve the quality of life in Fibro patients. Determined to find the best, she discovered Riverplace Acupuncture Integrative Health led by Dr. Jann Turpin. Dr. Turpin has been successfully treating difficult to manage, chronic pain cases for almost 12 years. She uses the time tested science of acupuncture and integrates it with modern medical advancements that encourage healing and recovery. Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that is commonly used to reduce various forms of pain. Acupuncture works by reducing inflammation, stimulating the release of endorphins and offers much needed symptom relief for Fibromyalgia. Then Dr. Turpin skillfully layers other non invasive therapies like ATP Resonance Biotherapy™ and O3 Regenerative Therapy™ for amplified, long-lasting results.
"I feel like a new person. My husband comes with me to my appointments. He spends most of it thanking Dr. Jann for giving him back the woman he married. And for the first time since we moved here, one of my neighbors told me I looked good! It's a miracle she treated my Fibro, I don't know how else to explain it." If you're looking for a doctor and a practice who not only understands your diagnosis but also has a proven solution for chronic pain, look no further than Riverplace Acupuncture Integrative Health (RAIH).
Kate describes RAIH almost as enthusiastically as she does their treatments. "I love it here!"
Voted Folio's Best of Jax 2021, Dr.
Turpin's success stories have been repeatedly featured on social media and can be viewed by finding her on Facebook or Instagram, @RiverplaceAcupuncture! Additional information about Dr. Turpin and her various treatments can be found by visiting RiverplaceAcupuncture.com or by calling (904) 720-8887. Dr. Turpin is now accepting new patients but only for a limited time. To protect her availabiltiy for existing and future patients, only 10 new fibromyalgia patients will be accepted before July 28, 2022 so call (904) 720-8887 now to schedule a consultation.
Visit www.RiverplaceAcupuncture.com to learn more and to take advantage of their NEW PATIENT OFFER! 50
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