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VOL. 36, ISSUE 9
7 Jacksonville’s Jazz Fest Jay Mafela 10 Horoscopes Kale Boucher 14 Taylor Dayne Vincent Dalessio 17 Trivia Listing
TERESA SPENCER general manager ROB NICHOLSON sales director CASEY ALIXANDRA account executive/contributor MOLLY BRITT account executive/contributor
18 Theater/Dance Listing 19 Comedy Listing 21 St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival Molly Britt 22 Sis Boom Bah HAIM hits Jacksonville, in peak form Shelton Hull 24 Fast Preacher & Bobby Kidd Rain Henderson 25 Archives 31 Concert Listings 32 Nightlife Listings 39 Art Listings 40 Ritz Theatre & Museum Jay Mafela 45 May Film Reviews Harry Moore 49 Beginner’s Guide to Anime Jay Mafela
RAIN HENDERSON creative director VINCENT DALESSIO staff writer/photo
SHELTON HULL contributor KALE BOUCHER contributor HARRY MOORE contributor LILY SNOWDEN intern OMAR AFTAB intern JAY MAFELA intern
JOHN M. PHILLIPS, ESQ. publisher KERRY SPECKMAN copy editor
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Jazz Fest Jay Mafela
Jazz. The musical gateway to the soul. A testament to America’s culture. And there’s no better place to find it than the Jacksonville Jazz Festival.
Hancock and many more to be announced. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is split between two stages: The Swingin’ Stage on Riverfront Plaza and the Groovin’ Stage by Ford.
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns for its 42nd year May 26–29. Ever since starting in 1980 as the Mayport And All That Jazz Festival, the event grew until it became not only a core part of the city’s arts and culture, but one of the biggest jazz festivals in the country.
On Saturday, the festival and Hot 99.5 FM hold a “jam session” where jazz performers, jazz students and anyone else who registers can come up on stage and play some improv jazz. This year, the event is hosted by the John Lumpkin Trio. Saturday will also feature a performance by members of the Jacksonville JHall of Fame and the UNF Jazz Ensemble.
The event is free to the public with VIP and preferred seating packages available for a fee. Those who purchase preferred seating receive benefits such as front row seating and private bathrooms; meanwhile VIPs receive all those and more. One additional benefit for VIPs includes tickets and special seating to the Piano Competition on on May 26. Five pianists will go key-to-key in front of a panel of judges for a cash prize and the opportunity to join the festival lineup. The competitors this year include Rafael Zaldivar, Seth Finch, David Caldwell-Mason, Jason Yeager and Jordan Williams. VIPs get special seats to the event while the general public can watch if they have their free ticket.
Along with the concerts, the festival will announce who will be enshrined in the Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame this year. Individuals who have already received the honor include Teddy Washington, Bernard Howard and Jake Godbold. Not only will attendees be able to enjoy the jazz music floating across the St. Johns, but they can also go to the Jazz Marketplace, where they can purchase art and other wares. The market will sell this year’s commemorative poster for the festival, created by Jacksonville artist Chris Clark.
From there, the festival begins with back-to-back performances each day from 4–11 p.m. The festival will feature performances from the United States Air Force Airmen of Note, Patti LaBelle, Herbie
An entire weekend of food, art and jazz, right here in Jacksonville? Come see what makes the Jacksonville Jazz Festival one of the most popular events of the year beginning May 26.
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TAURUS Your power continues as you experience some major growth during your birthday month. Feel inspired by this Taurus season, just be careful not to get caught up in any miscommunications. GEMINI Time for a bit of reflection. While you’ve been focusing on your career and hobbies, your social life could use some care. Make sure not to forget about everyone who has supported you. CANCER This month is all about your aspirations. Set solid groundwork for your long-term goals and you’ll start reaping the rewards soon. LEO Loosen your grip on the steering wheel and enjoy the ride. Everything will change in unexpected ways, best not to fight it. Appreciate the reset.
VIRGO You’ve received some positive news recently and those good vibes will carry you through May. Impossibly high standards are a major theme for you. Make sure to take an objective step back and recognize your successes. LIBRA May is all about relationships for you. Work on healing any past conflicts and your connections will deepen. SCORPIO The universe is providing you with a lot of teaching moments. Step up and grow into yourself or stay the same, the choice is yours. SAGITTARIUS You’ve been feeling a bit low lately, but it won’t last long. Embrace the fun and energy coming your way. Don’t make any serious decisions if you can avoid them this month.
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CAPRICORN There are some tough themes you have been trying to avoid. The time for avoidance is over, and you should find it easier to confront what you’ve struggled with. Healing is oncoming. AQUARIUS May is an important month for you. Rationality, intuition and communication will all be on your side. Make the most of it. PISCES Entering the eye of the storm, your recent chaotic and busy atmosphere will see a break. Take the opportunity to relax. On the other side, you’ll be faced with negative patterns you need to adjust. ARIES Personal growth is going to be your theme, starting now and keeping it up through the summer. Spend a second creating a concrete image of who you hope to be, maybe even write a list of some growth areas to focus on.
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Taylor Dayne
Vincent Dalessio: Hey guys, my name is Vincent Dalessio.
up in New York City, in the Bronx and Long Island, and it was
I’m here with Folio Weekly, and today I’m talking with Taylor
WBC, the radio station. It was the most eclectic mix of music,
Dayne. She’ll be in town for Everybody’s Favorite Barbecue
you had everything from Billy Preston to “Ain’t No Sunshine.”
and Hot Sauce Festival on March 13th through the 15th.
It also was a lot of hard rock bands, like I remember even
Welcome, Taylor.
Aerosmith, “Dream On” and that kind of thing. So it was really amazing. My parents gave me my first album which
Taylor Dayne: Thank you so much. Right now I’m in Miami
was Crosby, Stills and Nash.
and I have a show here this week. So just enjoying being back on the road.
Vincent : Personally, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young is one of my favorite bands of all time. How have you noticed some
Vincent: Awesome. I love it down there. Last night, I was
of your musical influences change over the years? Or have
doing a little bit of reading on some of your older interviews,
they changed?
and one interesting topic that stood out to me was your exposure to music when you were really young and how that
Taylor: Well, influences change, you know. I always
kind of influenced you to this day. Can you talk about that a
knew what I wanted to be. So I was that four-year-old in
little bit?
kindergarten singing along with the radio. So when I started getting attention for it, like, “oh, wow, she’s kind of good. “
Taylor: Well, I probably was like any child, you know, the
It feeds your psyche. So just like any little athlete, if I dribble
radio was the most influential thing in my house and the
the ball, and I get a couple of baskets, just like with singing,
music that was played around me was all 70’s music. I grew
I dribbled the ball, I got attention. I felt amazing. So I said, I
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want to be a rock and roll singer, I’m going to be
Taylor: It’s just kind of a an extension of my
a singer. And that’s really all I ever dreamed of.
talent. Once you’re getting notoriety, obviously I
It really is the 10,000 hours, what you put your
was, you go out and about doing a lot of press.
time into is where you’re gonna get your results.
I was already working with an acting coach
So how do influences change? Music changes,
because Warren Beatty had reached out to my
times change. I’ll always say, one of the number
management about me about doing Love Affair. I
one records for me is always gonna be “Close To
just really started focusing, and really just trying to
You” by Karen Carpenter. Her voice itself is just
become that triple threat I’m a great singer, I was
the purest. I knew what I wanted to do, and what
a decent actress. So you know, you really have
I didn’t want it to be. Of course, you have talent,
to build that muscle and learn the technique. It
you have gifts, and you have passion, and you
was wonderful to have these opportunities to
have drive and that all leads to where you see
start working with some great actors. So it really
me today.
started in the late 90s into the early 2000’s. For me, I really started putting more energy into
Vincent: Speaking of all this time that you’ve
that. And that led to Broadway. You know, it’s a
spent and all these fans that you’ve accumulated
challenge. And that’s what it’s all about
over the years, it seems that you give credit to the LGBT community for being your most loyal fan
Vincent: And going along with the stage presence
base? Can you talk about that a little?
thing, you also were a contestant on The Masked Singer as well, right?
Taylor: Sure. I can always just say when I perform a show, and you’re intimately there with
Taylor: Oh, yes, I did. I don’t know if it was fourth
your audience, that is that moment. I’ve done
season or fifth season but it was during COVID. It
enough LGBTQ, Pride parties and events over
was during the real heart of it, and it was fantastic
the years, I could just tell you how I’ve watched
to be involved in that production. Everybody that
that community grow from 30 years ago. They
was anybody that wasn’t on the road was now
are so important because they’re the loudest,
available to cast for the show. So we just had
the proudest and I feel the most warmth and the
an amazing designers, costumers, the stylists; it
most embraced at those shows. They give me the
was incredible. And obviously, I went all the way
greatest joy.
and I think I came in fourth. It was just amazing, amazing experience.
Vincent: And here in Jacksonville, we have we have a very large community of LGBT people.
Vincent: Yeah, that sounds really cool. And I
So that kind of goes well with everything that we
mean, just the amount of work that goes into a
have going here. As I’m aware, you’ve performed
show like that is just something that I’m in awe of.
in Jacksonville before, correct? Any way that
Just to be a part of that was probably an amazing
you’d be able to kind of remember what it was
experience. So you’ve also done quite a bit of
like and kind of tell me about it?
work in philanthropy as well. Can you talk a little bit about your philanthropic journeys?
Taylor: No, and that would be lying. So let’s not lie so early in the day.
Taylor: I’m very involved in the nature conservatory, Global Green, as well as Cambodian Children’s
Vincent: Alright, haha I appreciate the honesty.
Fund. I get to see where our money goes and I
There was a brief period of time where you were
also see the passion of the of the people on the
doing a whole lot of acting. And it seems that
board. And honestly, for me, when I’m in our
the thread running through all of your talent is
natural habitat, helping the conservation of it, and
stage presence. Can you talk about how there’s
spending time in nature has been one of the most
a similarity between performing music on stage
rewarding and grounding experiences. It pretty
and acting?
much saved my life. Believe me.
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MONDAYS Mellow Mushroom–Avondale, 7 p.m. Mellow Mushroom–Tinseltown, 7:30 p.m. Treylor Park (pop culture), 9 p.m.
TUESDAYS Dick’s Wings–Nocatee, 7 p.m. Dick’s Wings–San Pablo, 7 p.m. Harps American Grill, 7 p.m. Hurricane Grill and Wings, 7 p.m. Jax Craft Beer, 7 p.m. Jerry’s Sports Grille, 7 p.m. Sahara Cafe, 7 p.m. Southern Grill, 7 p.m. Time Out Sports Bar, 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS Dick’s Wings–Fernandina, 6:30 p.m. V Pizza–Mandarin (pop culture), 6:30 p.m. Cruisers Grill, 7 p.m. Dick’s Wings–Mandarin, 7 p.m. Firefly Bay, 7 p.m. V Pizza–Fleming Island (pop culture), 7 p.m. El Jefe, 7:30 p.m. Harps American Grill (pop culture), 7:30 p.m. Hoptinger–5 Points, 7:30 p.m. Hurricane Grill–Fleming Island, 7:30 p.m. Time Out Sports Grill, 7:30 p.m Veterans United Craft Brewery, 7 p.m. Hoptinger–Jacksonville Beach, 9 p.m.
THURSDAYS Bottlenose Brewing, 7 p.m. Darby’s Dungeon, 7 p.m. Dick’s Wings–Atlantic Boulevard, 7 p.m. Dick’s Wings–Orange Park, 7 p.m. Gators Dockside, 7 p.m. Mudville Grille, 7 p.m. Tom and Betty’s, 7 p.m. Sidecar/V Pizza–San Marco, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAYS Time Out Sports Grill, 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAYS Dick’s Wings–Atlantic Boulevard, 7 p.m.
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THEATER/ DANCE MAY 6 Untold Stories: There and Back Again Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com MAY 7 Airing Grandma’s Laundry Ritz Theatre & Museum ritzjacksonville.com MAY 10 Blue Man Group Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org MAY 12 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org MAY 14 Jacksonville Dance Theatre Florida Theatre jacksonvilledancetheatre.org A Mind Made Up Ritz Theatre & Museum ritzjacksonvillecom MAY 27 Blippi the Musical Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com MAY 29 Jacksonville Centre of the Arts: 25th Anniversary Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com
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MAY 4 Comedy Open Mic Night The Justice Pub facebook.com/TheJusticePub
MAY 19 Rob Schneider Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com
MAY 22 Heather Land Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com
MAY 5-7 Adele Givens The Comedy Zone comedyzone.com
Comedy Showcase Ink Factory Brewing inkfactorybrewing.com
Chris Kattan Comedy Zone comedyzone.com
MAY 19-21 Jesus Trejo Comedy Zone comedyzone.com
MAY 29 No Cap Comedy Tour VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com
MAY 6 Antwan Murphy, Tray Sanders, Spunky Robinson 2111 Restaurant & Comedy Lounge phattkatz.com MAY 7 Comedic Cody Sadler Ranch sadlerranchlive.com MAY 12-14 Ari Shaffir Comedy Zone comedyzone.com
MAY 21 Nick Cannon Presents: MTV Wild ’N Out Live VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com Ryan Hamilton Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com
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St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival Molly Britt
Who would ever pass on a good food and wine festival? Enjoying the fresh air, some good music, tasty drinks and equally tasty food is my ideal summer day. Luckily, the St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival is an annual event held at the World Golf Hall of Fame right here in Northeast Florida. With opportunities to participate in celebrity chef master classes at various sites around St. Augustine and food and wine tasting events, there’s plenty of ways for the adults to let loose and have fun.
You’ll even have the opportunity to walk away with signed copies of celebrity cookbooks in some classes, like the classes hosted by Chef Cat Cora and Rebecca Lange from Southern Living Magazine. The “Smoke on the Walk” event features pitmasters and grill masters from all over, as well as drinks. The main festival event takes place on Saturday, May 8th at the World Golf Hall of Fame. The main event is said to feature “over three hundred varieties of beverage tastings, maybe three hundred-fifty right now, so lots of opportunities to taste some really phenomenal wine, beer and spirits and comes with a souvenir glass,” says Gourley. A RFID bracelet will be given to attendees with $10 tasting credit already loaded on it, but it is encouraged to purchase more credits. This bracelet will be used for admission and tastings. Demos and learning opportunities will also take place Saturday, including a music stage featuring Laiken Love + The Fellowship of Love Band.
Jan Gourley originally created the Savannah Food and Wine Festival to “raise the overall profile of the destination,” which ended up becoming a well-known event throughout the southeast. After such great reviews, Gourley had the idea to bring the event down to St. Augustine as well, with it being an ideal tourist location along the coast. She brought in James Beard and Michelin Star acclaimed world class chefs for the event to provide the ideal experience for all attendees. The four-day event is “a celebration of culinary and beverage,” says Gourley.
A ”Hall of Fame VIP Lounge” is an exclusive, fully catered VIP Lounge on Saturday available for separate ticket purchase. The lounge offers a souvenir crystal wine glass, goodie bags, open bars, and more.
The event will begin on Wednesday, May 4th with a brandnew River Walk Tastings event and end May 8th. The May 4th event takes place at the lovely San Sebastian Winery’s Rooftop Cellar, as well as the riverfront courtyard located at the Homewood Suites San Sebastian. Tickets purchased for this event include trolley rides to and from the venues, food and beverage tastings with a souvenir glass, and tastings from Chef Norberto Jaramillo with La Cocina International Restaurant. Following Wednesday’s tastings, a reception and six-course dinner will take place on Thursday evening. Thursday’s event will feature local and celebrity chefs, including Cat Cora, the world’s first female Iron Chef, and many other renowned chefs. Of course, each course is paired with a wine from various celebrities and acclaimed sommeliers. And what is a six-course dinner without a fundraiser? A live auction fundraiser will also take place benefitting 501©3 charity partners World Golf Hall of Fame and Jan Stephenson’s Crossroads Foundation.
While various dinners hosted on Saturday night are sold out, Sunday features a family-friendly “Jazz Brunch.” It can be a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day or to just have a fun Sunday. If coming from out of town for the festival, Gourley recommends staying in the Local Village for convenience. If looking to attend Saturday’s festivities, it is highly recommended to purchase all tickets ahead of time, as they might only have a limited number of tickets available to sell at the gates. Some tips for the event include driving half an hour early to the events to check in, pre-loading your wristbands on Saturday, and to of course, stay hydrated. We all know what it’s like to spend a day in the sun drinking with no water in our systems…not pretty. Water will be offered free at the Friday and Saturday events. So, if this sounds like your ideal weekend and you 21-yearsold or up, make sure to check out the festivals website and purchase some tickets. “It’s just a lot of fun and it’s a really great way to spend the day or afternoon with friends and family,” says Gourley. If you are looking to help out at the festival, they are still looking for volunteers.
If you are looking to learn a thing or two from world-renown chefs, Friday is the day for you. The master classes will take place Friday followed by the “Smoke on the Walk” event. Multiple master cases will take place off-site hosted by celebrity guest chefs and distilleries. Those who purchase tickets for the classes will have opportunities to meet the celebrity guests and taste wonderful bites, obviously each paired with delicious wines, beers or signature cocktails.
For volunteer information, ticket purchasing and more, visit https://staugustinefoodandwinefestival.com/
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HAIM hits Jacksonville, in peak form Shelton Hull
It’s a great time to be alive, and it’s a great time to be HAIM, whose “One More HAIM” tour hits Daily’s Place on May 8. It’s one of only two shows they’re doing in Florida this year; the second is in Miami, on the following night. (The FPL Solar Amphitheatre down there is really nice, and the waterfront location maybe takes it over the top, among these types of venues in Florida, but that’s a bar fight for another day.)
film role. It may mark the second time she’s been rookie of the year, in two entirely different creative genres. They were in their 20s when their first album, Days Are Gone, was released by Polydor Records in 2013, and they immediately secured a deep and loyal fanbase that has followed them everywhere since. After moving to Columbia, they released Something to Tell You in 2017. By this point, the band was firmly established within the establishment, such as it is, and the creative harvest they’re reaping now was then in the process of being sown.
Joining HAIM will be the delightful Faye Webster, native to Atlanta. Her fourth album, “I Know I’m Funny Haha,” was released in June 2021 by Secretly Canadian (which must be true because the company was founded in Bloomington, Indiana. They have offices in eight cities in five countries, none of which is actually in Canada.) It hit No. 10 on the folk charts, helping Webster to build further on the formidable following she’s already built in her home territory.
Their third album, Women In Music Pt. III, their second for Columbia, was truly a return to (an evolution from) form, one of the first standout releases of the pandemic era. It got four of five stars in The Observer and Rolling Stone, and 8.6/10 from Pitchfork; swept the London critics with five-star ratings from The Guardian, The Independent, Daily Telegraph and NME; and then scored their first two Grammy nominations. You can be sure that John Peel would’ve agreed if he were still around, too.
Webster is one of five opening acts selected for different parts of the tour; others include Buzzy Lee, Princess Nokia, SASAMI and Waxahatchee. She’ll be working at least nine dates, the southern leg of the tour, including Austin, Cincinnati, Houston, Irving, Jacksonville, Miami, Nashville, New York, Washington D.C. and, best of all, her hometown of Atlanta, which is guaranteed to be one of the best shows that fine city will see all year.
All three albums have made the top 15 in the U.S., peaking as high as No. 6, while their first and third albums hit No. 1 on the British chart and their second hitting No. 2. They’ve also released five EPs and 23 singles, while making guest appearances on a wildly diverse array of projects by artists like A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Major Lazer, Lorde, Q-Tip, Pusha T, the Lonely Island, Chari XCX, Kid Cudi and CeeLo Green, for whom Danielle briefly sang backup. (She also played drums briefly for Vampire Weekend and Julian Casablancas of The Strokes.) Of course, if you’re reading this, you probably already know all this stuff, because theirs is the kind of fan base that does take note of such things— case in point.)
When first introduced, the tagline “One More HAIM” gave way to early speculation the band was coming to an end or that some other major changes were forthcoming after this, their fourth major tour, which started late last year. But that’s all pure piffle, balderdash, falderal. There is no evidence to support that proposition, but it would seem inevitable that, after 15 years as a band and 10 as a globally recognized commercial act, there is now an evolution in the works. Their timing couldn’t be better. These Haim sisters three—Danielle, Este and Alana— are riding perhaps their most tubular wave of publicity to date, based on a star-making turn by youngest sister Alana in Licorice Pizza, one of the most acclaimed films of this decade. The other sisters made brief appearances, but it was Alana who basically ran the table of the 2021– 2022 festival circuit, taking over a dozen different acting awards out of nearly 60 nominations, in her very first
There aren’t a lot of sure bets in modern music, but the odds on HAIM appear to be pretty, pretty good. It’s interesting that, in an era where critical acclaim is often downright antithetical to the love of the streets, HAIM has always walked that fine line, and walked it finer than the finest of Flying Wallendas. But this fine family will never fall.
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Fast Preacher & Bobby Kid Rain Henderson Spiritual, multi-instrumentalist rocker Fast Preacher will be playing with local indie-rock sweeties Bobby Kid at The Walrus on May 7. Fast Preacher’s most recent EP is one of selfreflection, recognizing the small bits of beauty along the way, aptly named Figure It Out. Through smooth sounding bluesy guitar and soulful ranging vocals, Fast Preacher tackles the modernity of existential dread insisting “Let us get this f*cking bread.” Earlier this year the indie-soul artist released a single with dream-pop singer-songwriter Claude, Never Say Never. The cosmic tune is worth a listen or five. Bobby Kid recently released a new single “Pumpkin Song,” an acoustic ditty worthy of a few tears. Singer, Anna Lester, creates a personal soundscape with her soft-spoken voice, harmonizing with her band on lyrics “The New Year came and went / There’s still a pumpkin on my porch.” Similar to Fast Preacher, Bobby Kid unpacks the ungraspable concept of time that has seemed to slip even further from our fingertips throughout the last two years. The Walrus is an open-minded, intimate venue capable of holding all the feels. This show is sure to be an emotional experience, spiritual even.
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MAY 1 Jacksonville Symphony: La Bohème Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jacksonvillecenterfortheperformingarts. com MAY 4 Adam Lambert St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com
MAY 11 Five for Fighting with String Quartet Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com
MAY 21 Sax, Strings, & Soul Ritz Theatre & Museum ritzjacksonville.com
MAY 13 Jacksonville Symphony: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxsymphony.org
MAY 22 Chicago Live In Concert Daily’s Place dailysplace.com
MAY 5 Rex Orange County St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com
MAY 14 Yacht Rock Revue St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com
MAY 6 Erykah Badu and Friends featuring Ja Rule and Goodie Mob with Rickey Smiley Daily’s Place dailysplace.com
MAY 15 Tommy Emmanuel with special guest Gareth Pearson Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com
MAY 6-7 Jacksonville Symphony: Get Happy! Judy Garland's 100th Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jacksonvillecenterfortheperformingarts. com MAY 7 The Offspring: Let The Bad Times Roll Tour Daily’s Place dailysplace.com Primus with special guest Battles St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com MAY 8 HAIM: The one more HAIM Tour Daily’s Place dailysplace.com Madeleine Peyroux Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com John Fogerty St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com
MAY 17 Casting Crowns featuring We The Kingdom VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com Dance Gavin Dance with special guests Memphis May Fire, Volumes and Moontooth Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com MAY 17-18 The Lumineers: Brightside World Tour VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com MAY 19 Leon Bridges "The Boundless Tour" with support from Chiiild St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com
MAY 25 Phoebe Bridgers St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com MAY 26-27 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Jacksonville Symphony: Mozart and Juliette Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jacksonvillecenterfortheperformingarts. com MAY 26-29 Jacksonville Jazz Festival featuring Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Patti Labelle, Ledisi and Stephanie Mills Various locations Downtown jacksonvillejazzfest.com MAY 27 Wallows: Tell Me That It's Over Tour St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com MAY 28 Bright Eyes with special guest Hurray for the Riff Raff St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com MAY 29 Bikini Kill St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage theamp.com
MAY 20 Sting: My Songs Daily’s Place dailysplace.com MAY 20-21 Jacksonville Symphony: Mozart's Radiance: Piano Concerto No. 23 Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxsymphony.org
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The Stout Snug May 6: Better Than Monday; May 7: Jameson Daniels Band; May 13: 5 O’Clock Shadow; May 14: Spade McQuade; May 20: Fastrain; May 21: Last 2 Leave; May 27: Julia Gulia; May 28 & 29: Love Monkey
Mango’s Karaoke Nights Sundays and Wednesdays Mavi’s Waterfront Bar & Grill Live Music Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Monkey’s Uncle Tavern DJ on Tuesdays Live Music Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays Ocean 60 Restaurant Live Music Wednesdays and Fridays
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RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE Myth Nightclub May 6: Thrive Friday; May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31: DJs, Drinks and Tacos; May 22: Andrew Wolfe
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Jazzy’s Restaurant & Lounge Spoken Word Poetry & DJ Swagg Tuesdays Live Music Fridays and Saturdays The Garage Live Music Fridays and Saturdays Reggae with DJ Brooks Sunday The Loft DJ Robbie P Thursdays DJ Brooks / DJ Robbie P Fridays and Saturdays SAN MARCO/ST NICHOLAS Breezy Jazz House Live DJ Wednesdays Live Jazz Music Fridays and Saturdays
Prohibition Kitchen May 1: Anton Laplume / The Space Heaters; May 2: Micah Gilliam; May 3: Good Pluck Trio; May 4: Chelsea Saddler; May 5: Yael and Gabriel; May 6: Amy Hendrickson / Honey Hounds; May 7: Shaun and Kristen / Esh x Schief; May 8: Corey on Sax; May 9: Sam Pacetti; May 10: Aslyn and the Naysayers; May 11: Lauren Gilliam; May 12: Ramona / Lu Rubino; May 13: Cortnie Frazier / Paper City Hustlers; May 14: Bad Dog Mama / The Band Be Easy; May 15: Christian Powers / Bad Dog Mama; May 16: Rachael Akins; May 17: Colton McKenna; May 18: Chelsea Saddler; May 19: Clairemont Duo; May 20: Chillula / Amy Hendrickson; May 21: The Raisin Cake Orchestra / Trae Pierce and The T Stones; May 22: Rachael Akins / Corey on Sax; May 23: Jim Johnston; May 24: Micah Gilliam; May 25: Corey on Sax; May 26: Lu Rubino; May 27: Clairemont Duo / Ginger Beard Man; May 28: Freddy for Peace / Briteside; May 29: Chelsea Saddler / Cortnie Frazier; May 30: Alberto Cebollero; May 31: Colton McKenna
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Butterfield Garage Art Gallery • Featured art by photographer Juliana Romnes through May 31
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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University of North Florida • Spring 2022 Senior Showcase, through May 13, UNF Gallery of Art and Lufrano Intercultural Gallery unf.edu/gallery
The Corner Gallery at The Jessie • Sheila Goloborotko: “many small gestures,” through May 4 dupontcenter.org
Thrasher-Horne Center | Jack Mitchell and Lee Adams Galleries • Orange Park Art Guild Exhibition thcenter.org
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College • BFA and BA Senior Portfolio Exhibition, May 5-6 flagler.edu
Yellow House • “Black, As Is,” through May 18 • “Sit in Stand Up,” virtual exhibition • “Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood,” virtual exhibition yellowhouseart.org
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens • “American Perspectives: Stories From the American Folk Art Museum Collection,” through May 22 • “Revolve: Spotlight on the Permanent Collection,” through Nov. 13 • “Frieseke in Florida: Memories of Jacksonville in the 1880s,” through Jan. 1, 2023 • Virtual tours, videos and make-at-home projects available on the museum’s website: click on “Explore,” then “Engage” cummermuseum.org
Ongoing St. Augustine First Friday Artwalk: May 1 The first Friday of every month (hence the clever name) more than 30 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 provides transportation between downtown venues. artgalleriesofstaugustine.com
First Coast Cultural Center • “Deep Blue: An Exhibit with Eric & Nikole Cooney,” through May 2 firstcoastculturalcenter.org
Riverside Arts Market: May 7, 14, 21 and 28 Artists, artisans and makers display their original paintings, jewelry, photographs, prints and other handcrafted items every Saturday—rain or shine—from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Riverside Avenue underneath the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. riversideartsmarket.com
Florida Mining Gallery “Looking For Gravity” featuring works by Addison Adams, Eugene Ofori Agyei and Michael Dika, through July 1 floridamininggallery.com The Lightner Museum • Dana Hargrove: “Iceland Series,” through May 20 • “Picturing a Nation: American Art from the Lightner Museum,” through Sept. 30 lightnermuseum.org
Art Walk: May 5 Downtown Jacksonville lights up the first Wednesday of the month with art by local artists at hubs in James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie and Vagabond Flea at VyStar Tower from 5–9 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy live music, food trucks, street performers, free admission to MOCA and complimentary rides on JTA’s Skyway. dtjax.org/artwalk
MOCA Jacksonville • “Anderson Goncalves: Cultural Polarity,” through May 8 • “Chiharu Shitoa: “Letters of Love,” a Project Atrium exhibition, through June 26 • Works by Jessica Hische, through July 31 • “FIFTY: An Alumni Exhibition,” through Feb. 12, 2023 mocajacksonville.unf.edu
Fernandina Beach Arts Market: April 9 and 23 Amelia Island’s premier arts and crafts market comes alive the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. fernandinabeachartsmarket.com
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Ritz Theatre & Museum Jay Mafela
Located in LaVilla, the Ritz Theatre and Museum is not only a gorgeous venue for concerts and
mere block away from where the Great Fire of 1901 started. Arthur Blake, better known as Blind
theatrical productions but also serves as a tribute to the lives and contributions of local AfricanAmericans.
Blake, performed the first recorded piece of blues music right on the same street. “If you were to look through the eye of history, this area in particular is so rich,” said Vanessa Davis, marketing manager for the Ritz Theatre and Museum.
The Ritz stands on the same spot as the movie theater of the same name built in 1929. At the time, LaVilla was considered by many to be the “Harlem of the South,” attracting performers including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and a young Ray Charles. The original building was eventually torn down with the new Ritz opening in 1999. Today, it no longer acts as a movie theater and shows more live performances. From theater shows to chorus and dance recitals, the Ritz has something for all types. It also has a giant lobby that is often used for private events such as parties and big ceremonies.
The museum has a special permanent exhibit focusing on the lives and works of Jacksonville native sons, brothers James Weldon and John Rosamond Johnson, who co-wrote “Lift Ev’ry Voice.” As part of the exhibit, animatronic versions of James and John talk about the song and how it grew into a national anthem. The works of contemporary local artists are highlighted in rotating exhibitions. The museum has plans to add exhibits covering other major points in Jacksonville history such as the Great Fire of 1901. Along with that, there are plans for programs with speakers that go into depth on specific events.
The new building also includes a museum to share glimpses into the lives of African-Americans in Jacksonville in the 1950s and 1960s. Clothes, documents, furniture, trophies, even actual signs and parts of buildings were donated by members of the community to be put on display. The museum also features a recreation of a street scene of LaVilla where visitors turn a corner and are transported back to the ’60s.
“We're just trying to reach out to the community and get people back in here,” said Davis. “We are that next step up. It's not a church basement, it's not the T-U or Daily’s Place, but we're that middle, community-based business that people can come to and just enjoy themselves.”
It's not enough to say the Ritz teaches history; the Ritz is history. The Ritz stands on Davis Street, a
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The Northman From the director of The Lighthouse and The Witch comes an epic tale of revenge in the grim and violent age of the Vikings. When the king (Ethan Hawke) is murdered by his brother (Claes Bang), who also claimed the queen (Nicole Kidman) for his own, the young prince Amleth (Oscar Novak) vows to avenge his father’s death. After growing to be a powerful warrior (Alexander Skarsgård), Amleth pursues his bloody vengeance against his uncle. With his previous releases, director Robert Eggers established himself as one of the most interesting visionaries working today, able to create historical worlds that feel grounded and real. With The Northman, Eggers is able to work on a far larger canvas than he was given access to in his other work, and he doesn’t disappoint. From the first shots of the film, it is clear the filmmaker is in complete control of his craft, pulling the audience into this ancient world through beautifully composed cinematography and immaculately designed costumes and sets, as well as authentically showing the lives and rituals of the characters. The brutality of the world never feels gratuitous, but, rather, feels true to the historical setting of the story, even when it becomes highly visceral and unflinching in the depiction of gore. All the actors are coaxed into giving fully committed performances that feel authentic to the characters and the story that is being told. Skarsgård inhabits his role, making Amleth into a beast-like figure when swinging his weapon, but he is also able to bring out the frail vulnerability of his traumatized inner child who witnessed his father’s brutal murder and his mother’s kidnapping. He is fully believable as a Viking warrior that is guided purely by rage and revenge. Anya Taylor-Joy continues to grow her esteemed career with another impressive performance as Olga, an enslaved woman who has chosen to aid Amleth in his quest for revenge. Since her breakout role in The Witch, Taylor-Joy has proven on numerous occasions to be a highly capable actor, able to manage a range of dialects and characters with ease. She is set to be a star for years to come. Kidman gives what is perhaps her most vital performance in years, creating a character that is duplicitous and engaging, while Bang is able to make what should be a repugnant villain into fleshedout character with depth and an air of sympathy about him. Ethan Hawke and Willem Dafoe are both reliably memorable in their brief parts.
While the plot may be fairly archetypal, handily borrowing from classic tales like Hamlet, it is Eggers’ vision and skill as a filmmaker that sets this up as an enthralling epic, featuring some of the most brutal and distinct set pieces that have been in any film in recent years, and one that deserves to be seen on the big screen. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Nicolas Cage stars as Nick Cage in this laugh-out-loud action comedy that sends up the actor’s public persona with a refreshing amount of self-awareness coming from an award-winning Hollywood star. After failing to secure another role and facing financial ruin, actor Nick Cage is offered a lucrative opportunity to be a guest at the birthday party of the wealthy and eccentric Javi (Pedro Pascal), a self-proclaimed superfan of the actor. But soon after arriving at Javi’s home, Cage is confronted by a pair of CIA agents (Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz) who reveal that Javi is, in fact, a violent arms dealer, and then recruit the actor to spy on Javi. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is one of the better comedies to come out in theaters in recent times, as it deftly satirizes the film industry and the ego of movie stars, and delivers on some thrilling action, making the film comparable to Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder. Cage plays up his persona to some great comedic effect, playing his onscreen counterpart rather aloof and on the verge of flying off the rails, indulging in some of his acting hallmarks with his tongue planted firmly in his cheek—and for the diehard Cage fans, there are plenty of Easter eggs and references to many works of his long and eclectic career. Pascal shows again why he is among the most sought-after actors working today, making Javi into a very likable and funny character who can also conjure shades of menace to himself. Overall, Massive Talent is a fun and funny comedy that plays to the strengths of its two leads and will almost certainly put you in the mood to re-watch Con Air.
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Beginner’s Guide to Anime Jay Mafela
There’s a brand of media that’s making a steady rise into mainstream: anime.
Magical Girl Magical Girl anime, or mahou shoujo, is a subgenre of shoujo that has essentially grown into its own genre. It entails the main characters fighting evil by transforming into a superpowered alter ego. They tend to cater more toward younger audiences, but they are still enjoyable for adults. Examples: Sailor Moon, Precure/Pretty Cure, Tokyo Mew Mew, Cardcaptor Sakura
Anime is a genre of animation that’s received a major boom in popularity over the past few years. Originating from the Japanese word for “animation,” they are essentially Japanese cartoons. Most anime are adaptations of other forms of media, usually from manga comics or from novels. Occasionally, an anime will adapt a story from a video game or even a live-action show.
Slice-of-life As the name suggests, a slice-of-life show puts the characters into everyday situations the audience is familiar with. Whether it’s kids having misadventures at school or friendly situations at work, there’s something really satisfying and relaxing about seeing characters just living a
What once started as a niche interest for nerds has hit mainstream like a freight train. Hollywood stars recognize and admit they like watching anime; TV shows and movies have dozens of anime references in them.
peaceful life together. Anyone looking for a comfy way to get into anime without all the yelling or fighting, a nice slice-of-life is the way to go. Examples: Nichijou, Working!!, Azumanga Daioh, Daily Lives of High School Boys
Like most other media, anime have common genres like action, mystery or thriller. But there are some terms most people are a bit unfamiliar with. Here are some descriptions of anime-specific genres and examples of each.
Mecha Mecha anime involves the protagonists going into or controlling giant robots to fight their enemies, whether they are giant monsters, aliens or just other people as robots. Fans of Transformers or Pacific Rim may find a mecha series to be up their alley. Examples: Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gundam, Gurren Lagann, Sakura Wars
Shonen A shonen series is usually targeted toward young boys. They tend to be action-packed with intense plots and epic battles, similar to the superhero blockbusters from Marvel or DC. A good starter similar to those would be Demon Slayer, an ongoing show about a boy’s fight against demons in order to protect his younger sister. Examples: Dragon Ball, One Piece, Bleach, Naruto, My Hero Academia
Isekai Isekai works are something that have popped up over the last decade. Roughly translated to “another world,” isekais focus on the protagonists being magically transported into a fantastical or completely new world. The results can range from fantasy to something closer to our world or going into the world of video games. It even has a subgenre of “reverse isekai,” which involves a fantasy character being transported into our world. Examples: Sword Art Online, Re:Zero, The Devil is a Part Timer, Log Horizon
Shoujo Shoujo is the gender inverse to shonen. Just as how shonen is made for young boys, shojo leans more toward girls. They use bright colors and relatable plots to build an emotional story. Shows listed as shoujos tend to focus on romances or the daily struggles of high school girls. Examples: Toradora, Ouran High School Host Club, Fruits Basket, Horimiya
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